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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com It’s been more than a year since Carmel Clay Schools students have attended school “normally,” withEDUCATION out masks or virtual learning options. The COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on long enough that school administrators have had enough time to gather data on the pandemic’s initial impact on student achievement, at least in part. CCS Assistant Supt. Amy Dudley presented the findings at the March 22 meeting of the CCS board of trustees. She only used data for elementary students in first through fifth grade that have returned to school full time because it provides the most accurate comparison to data collected before the pandemic. The results? It’s not as bad as educators once thought it might be. Using NWEA testing results, CCS found that students experienced learning loss in reading and math from early 2020 to fall 2020, with math having the steeper drop. Both have rebounded during the school year, however, with reading achievement nearly identical to pre-pandemic levels and math scores nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. “It doesn’t look like we’ve had the great loss we feared,” CCS school board member Michael Kerschner said. “It’s comforting to me to know that yes, there was a loss, yes, this was a traumatic event for our students, but for the most part (student

achievement levels) are coming back.” Dudley said it’s too early to know how much the pandemic has affected virtual or hybrid learners to this point, as the tests CCS would typically use to gauge student progress have not been taken in a standardized format. However, the district expects to get a first glimpse of the pandemic’s effects on virtual and hybrid students when it receives results for IREAD and ILEARN testing. Students are taking these tests at school this semester rather than at home. As overall student achievement rebounds, the testing results presented by Dudley showed some areas of concern for specific groups. In reading, only 32 percent of high-ability students are at or above their fall 2019 NWEA percentile, compared to 49 percent of all students. Only 34 percent of Black students are at or above their fall 2019 percentile. Overall in math, 48 percent of students are at or above their fall 2019 percentile, with only 40 percent of students receiving free or reduced lunch back at those levels. Asian students made the biggest gain of all ethnic groups in either subject, with 65 percent of students at or above their fall 2019 percentile in math. Dudley said district officials will continue analyzing the data to determine what is causing the achievement gaps and how to close them. She said several measures are already in place or in progress. Watch the presentation at youtu. be/7FvY9GRM_Ic.

3 arrested in connection to January homicide of Carmel man By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Three people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a Carmel resident. Francis Kelley was found dePOLICE ceased on Jan. 18 in his home in the 14000 block of Howe Drive, with an investigation concluding that his death was the result of a homicide. Carmel Police Dept. Lt. Tim Byrne declined to provide specific information about the case but said investigators believe it is an isolated incident. Those charged in the investigation are: • Heidi Marie Littlefield, 41, of Sheridan, who has been charged Littlefield with murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit murder • Logan Marie Runyon, 22, of Englewood, Ohio, who has been charged with murder and conspiracy to Runyon commit murder • Robert James Walker, 29, of Englewood, Ohio, who has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit murder Anyone with information Walker that may be helpful in the investigation is asked to contact CPD at 317571-2500 or Det. Greg Loveall at gloveall@ carmel.in.gov. For updated information, visit youarecurrent.com.

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State to open vaccine eligibility to all 16 and older By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

tions, Holcomb said it is time to open eligibility to all residents 16 and older. State officials expect to receive increased shipments Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced of all three COVID-19 vaccines authorized all Indiana residents 16 and older will be by the FDA. State health officials will wait eligible to receive to examine trial data from studies PANDEMIC a COVID-19 vaccine that have enrolled children 15 and beginning March 31. younger before granting eligibility During a March 23 virtual state to those younger than 16. address, Holcomb said Indiana and In addition, Holcomb said beginall other states were told the federning April 6 local officials will be al government will send large shipresponsible for determining venue ments of vaccines the last week of and event capacities. The state’s Holcomb March. The federal government has color-coded advisory map will still directed all states to make all residents 16 be updated but will no longer determine a and older eligible by May 1. county’s capacity limitations. “What’s been the real life-and-death “Customers at restaurants, bars and game-changer has been access to vacnightclubs will no longer be required to be cines,” Holcomb said. “Our approach to seated,” Holcomb said of the April 6 changvaccinating Hoosiers has been simple – es. “Six feet of spacing between tables and vaccinate those who are most at risk for other seating will still be recommended, as hospitalization and death first, which meant is spacing between non-household parties. our seniors and those who were medically Social distancing is still recommended. Hosat risk were first in line.” pitals may return to a normal state when But now that the state has opened eligischeduling non-emergency procedures and bility to residents 40 and older, health care surgeries were occurring.” workers, first responders, educators, school Also beginning April 6, Indiana’s face-covstaff and those with specific health condiering mandate will become a state mask

advisory, though face coverings will remain mandatory in all state buildings and facilities and in all vaccination and COVID-19 testing sites until further notice. Masks will continue to be required at all K-12 schools for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, Holcomb said. Holcomb said Indiana will implement a “large employer-based vaccination program,” which he said state officials have been planning for weeks, though he did not elaborate on the details. He said state officials aim to provide a more convenient way for Indiana residents to get vaccinated. Additional mass vaccination clinics will be scheduled in April, and the state will continue to send mobile units to targeted areas to further distribute vaccines. Holcomb said data shows nearly 90 percent of Indiana schools have returned to in-person schedules, and many of the rest are adhering to hybrid schedules. “It’s my hope and expectation that our K-12 schools will provide full-time, in-person instruction for the 2021-22 academic year, using what they’ve learned and the additional federal, state and local resources provided,” Holcomb said.

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COMMUNITY CPD makes 3 arrests in Village Pantry armed robbery By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel police have arrested three additional suspects who in late January were allegedly involved in an armed POLICE robbery of the Village Pantry at 96th Street and College Ave and a subsequent vehicle pursuit. Police arrested Lashad Khi Davis, 18, who has been charged with armed robbery, criminal confinement and theft; and Laurenze Edward Peterson, 18, who has been charged with armed robbery, criminal confinement, intimidation while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm and theft. The third suspect is a juvenile who has been charged with armed robbery, criminal confinement, intimidation while armed, pointing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and theft. A juvenile arrested on the night of the incident was previously charged with robbery, criminal confinement, unlawful possession of a firearm and theft. Police responded to the Village Pantry at 10:19 p.m. Jan. 28 after receiving a report of an armed robbery. They attempted to stop a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle, but the driver led police on a pursuit into Indianapolis, where the vehicle crashed near 56th Street and Georgetown Road. After the crash, officers observed multiple suspects flee from the vehicle. They arrested one suspect but were unable to locate the others at that time. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact CPD at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-2628477. Reference CPD case number 2021-7235.

DISPATCH 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. Upgrades to the course include new bridges and paved cart paths all the way around the course. Learn more at BrookshireGolf.com.

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Carmel hired former city attorney as consultant after resignation, during investigation By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

through the city’s insurance. City officials declined to comment on Haney’s resignation and the settlement, The City of Carmel continued paying forciting it as a personnel issue. mer City Attorney Doug Haney on a contract In January, Haney signed a contract with basis following his the city to provide legal consultCITY NEWS December 2020 ing services at a rate of $450 per resignation, even hour. On Feb. 18, the city notified as the Carmel City Council conductHaney that the contract would be ed an investigation into the city’s terminated on March 20. The city handling of events surrounding his has paid Haney $3,870 in legal fees departure. since his resignation. The contract, dated Jan. 8, lists “This contract was only for a few Haney Haney’s duties as providing legal weeks to handle the transition of and consulting services as the law deongoing legal cases,” stated Dan McFeely, a partment transitions to new leadership, spokesperson for the City of Carmel. researching legal issues, drafting ordinancAccording to Indiana Gateway, a data pores and resolutions and handling litigation tal for government units, in 2020 Haney was involving the city. paid $204,032.88. That equates to approxiSeveral sources with knowledge of the mately $3,900 per week, or roughly $98 per situation confirmed Haney’s departure was hour for a 40-hour work week. prompted by a harassment complaint filed McFeely said the $450 per hour rate in against him by another employee of the law the 2021 contract is in line with rates typidepartment. The city and employee have cally paid to outside counsel. reached a settlement, which is to be paid “These are market outside firm rates. A pri-

“This contract was only for a few weeks to handle the transition of ongoing legal cases.” – DAN MCFEELY, SPOKESPERSON FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL.

vate firm lawyer has costs for office space, secretarial support, insurance, supplies, etc., which inside counsel (such as a city attorney) doesn’t have to pay,” McFeely stated. The city council in 2020 launched an investigation of the city’s handling of the harassment complaint. The investigation is ongoing, but Carmel City Council President Sue Finkam said the council is working to identify steps to improve the process for employees to file complaints and for the city to handle them. “We want to make sure our employees are supported and feel safe whenever they file a complaint,” Finkam said.

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Carmel, LN prepare to meet in Class 4A title basketball game By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

shoot at a high percentage.” Osborn pointed out his team scored 63 points in the first meeting. Carmel High School basketball coach Ryan “There wasn’t anyone holding the ball,” Osborn isn’t sure how many one-possession Osborn said, laughing. “They may try to games his team has press us. I don’t know what they’ll SPORTS been in this season, do.” but he knows it’s been The Greyhounds played that game too many. without leading scorer Brian Wad“I didn’t plan to live a long time dell, who missed five games with a to begin with, and now I feel like foot injury. I’ve lost 10 years,” Osborn said. “You “(Wil) Leary hit some shots early look at our scores every year and it and Sam Orme hit some shots,” Osborn feels like half of our games come to Osborn said. “We had guys playing the last possession.” well off the bench.” The Class 4A No. 2 Greyhounds Osborn expects the Wildcats to (25-2) edged Gary West 53-50 in be motivated. overtime in the Lafayette Jefferson “It’s hard to beat a team twice in Semistate March 13 to advance to the same year,” Osborn said. the Class 4A state championship Lawrence North slipped past against No. 3 Lawrence North (28-2) Bloomington South 54-52 in the SeyKeefer at 8:30 p.m. April 3 at Bankers Life mour Semistate. This is Lawrence Fieldhouse. With the NCAA Tournament havNorth’s first appearance in the state chaming Sweet 16 games at Bankers Life Fieldpionship since winning three consecutive house, the state championship games were Class 4A state titles from 2004 to 2006 with moved from March 27 to April 3. standouts Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. The occasion marks the third consecutive This is the 77-year-old Keefer’s 49th seatime Carmel has been to the state champison as a head coach, with the last 45 at onship game and the fifth time in the last Lawrence North. nine state finals. Carmel won in 2012, 2013 “We’re so much better than we were and 2019 and was runner-up in 2018. The when we started the season,” Keefer said. Greyhounds won the sectional in 2020 be“We were a team that could play a fast fore the postseason was canceled amid the game and aggressive game, but we couldn’t COVID-19 pandemic. play a slow-down game or an off-speed Carmel’s only losses were by one point to game. We’ve got the second-hardest schedCathedral and Fishers. ule in the state and probably the hardest The Greyhounds defeated host Lawrence sectional in the state. By getting through North 63-49 Feb. 4 in a Metropolitan Interall those different styles, we’ve learned to scholastic Conference game. advance our game and we can play it a little “They shoot so well,” Lawrence North more slowly than we would have early.” coach Jack Keefer said. “If you don’t close Senior point guard Shamar Avance leads out (on the shooter) or if you take a minute the Wildcats with averages of 17.8 points off defensively, they’re going to hit a shot. and 4.3 assists per game. We weren’t as strong or alert as we should Junior guard C.J. Gunn, who committed be, but they played very well. It will be a to Indiana University before coach Archie challenge to play with them and get them Miller was fired, averages 13.8 points, and to play a little differently than they want to senior center D.J. Hughes, a Butler signee, play.” averages 13.6. Keefer said both teams have strong The 6-foot-7 Waddell, whose father Matt defenses. Waddell played at Purdue, leads the Grey“I think defense is what gets you to a hounds with a 15.6 points per game scoring game like this,” Keefer said. “My goal is to average, followed by 6-5 junior guard Pete get them to shoot one time in the first quar- Suder at 11.7 points. Suder is the leading ter and then maybe two times in the second rebounder at 6.7 boards per game, followed quarter. They’re a very controlled group of by Waddell at 6.1 rebounds. Charlie Williams, guys and they don’t make many mistakes. a 6-10 junior forward, averages 7.1 points So, you have to keep mistakes down and and 4.2 rebounds per game.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel High School senior tennis player Leila Antony, the years of friendship and dedication were finally TENNIS rewarded. “The five of us grew up playing together,” Antony said of her USTA junior tennis team. “With this, our bond as a group is strong and we really wanted it this year, especially since four of the six of us are seniors. It was extra special because we always came up short, so this year we feel like we really worked hard and improved. We felt as if we earned it, and it was an amazing feeling when we realized we won.” The team, comprised of three girls and three boys, won the Junior World Team USTA Midwest Section Qualifier March 13-14 in Pendleton and advance to nationals June 29 to July 1 in Orlando. The five members who have been together include three other players from CHS, seniors Jones McNamar and Emma Brune and junior Eli Mercer and Fishers High School senior Lucy Loy. Five 18-and-under teams participated in the qualifier, which was played in a round

From left, the winning team of Leila Antony, Lucy Loy, Eli Mercer, Jones McNamar, Aidan William and Emma Brune. (Submitted photo)

robin format. Antony’s team, representing the Central Indiana district, won 171 games to earn the title, followed by a team from northern Illinois, which won 153 games to finish second. Mercer played No. 2 singles for the Greyhounds’ state high school champion team in 2020. McNamar won the state doubles title with Uday Lomada in 2019 and Srisanth Malpeddi in 2020. Antony was part of a state doubles winning team with Lauren Littell in 2019. Antony plans to play club tennis at Indiana University.

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and seek career advice. Initially, LaReau worried about not being able to form close relationships with other Katie LaReau, a senior at Guerin Cathdelegates, but that proved not to be the olic High School, was one of two Indiana case. She is now confident that she delegates selected will meet her peers in person in the POLITICS for the 59th annual future. U.S. Senate Youth “What makes any event interProgram. esting is getting to interact with Passed as a Senate Resolution people who have different perspecin 1962 as a bipartisan effort to tives,” LaReau said. educate youth about the political Although she had concerns about process, the USSYP typically invites potential ideological clashes, her LaReau students to tour Washington, D.C., concerns were unfounded. for networking opportunities and to gain “We had the most respectful discussions, political experience. Because of the COVID-19 and I realized the true value in listening,” pandemic, however, this year’s event was LaReau said. held virtually from March 14 to 17. Through the USSYP, LaReau reinforced her Despite the virtual format, LaReau, a belief that there needs to be an increase in Carmel resident, was thankful for her expediversity within Congress and the governrience, which included listening to speakment, with leadership that not only reflects ers like CBS News anchor Nora O’Donnell the constituency of the nation but also has and U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice a variety of career backgrounds and majors Clarence Thomas, among other notable as well. speakers. Each day, delegates debriefed In the future, she plans to attend the with their mentors and attended keynote United States Military Academy to study presentations, with ample time to join Zoom engineering. She then plans to serve in the rooms to meet other students and mentors Army and spend a career in public service.

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CCS proponent of propane buses By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com There are several reasons why Ron Farrand Jr., director of Carmel Clay Schools facilities and transportation, EDUCATION is a proponent of propane buses. The school district has 24 propane Type A or mid-size Type C buses, which are about two-thirds of the district’s smaller bus fleet. The buses serve 12 to 30 passengers. “These are our smaller buses that we use to transport our special needs students,” Farrand said. “We are interested in alternative fuels and the environmental impact of that, and we also felt like it was a positive for our special needs students. “We wanted to further reduce the exposure to fumes and exhaust emissions for those students, many who have underlying health issues.” Farrand said Micro Type A propane buses save the district money because of the low cost of maintenance and fuel. All of the propane buses have the ROUSH engine. Farrand said when manufacturers make propane engines for larger buses, CCS will

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petition to allow designers to show their creativity during the pandemic. The competition was a joint effort with A Carmel resident has won the grand Purposeful Design, a faith-based organizaprize in a contest presented by the Indiana tion that hires men who are homeless or Chapter of the who have been homeless. CraftsACHIEVEMENT American Socimen train the men to build furniture ety of Interior for Purposeful Design clients. The Designers and Indianapolis-based organization also helps the men furniture company Purposeful financially and with housing. Design. The competition was open to Missy Eltz, 36, won the compeall ASID members, from students tition with her designs of a desk, to professionals, and required Eltz credenza and bookcase. participants to design furniture Eltz, the director of development operthat would fit into the Purposeful Design ations for the Indianapolis Symphony Orcatalogue. chestra, is taking interior design classes at Eltz said she submitted four designs and IUPUI. She said it has been a lifelong hobby entered them into three of the five categoshe wanted to study. It was at IUPUI where ries. She said she was hesitant at first beEltz learned about ASID and the competition. cause she had not yet learned the software “I saw that ASID had a student memberthat interior designers use. ship, so I decided to join, and when they “I thought mine was going to look the announced the competition, I thought I worst because I was using pencil and pawould give it a try,” she said. per,” she said. The competition was organized by ASID Organizers said the competition was so President Olivia Snyder, past President successful that they will hold it again and Emily McLaughlin and membership director open it up to the ASID sister program in Alex Cain. Snyder said they created the com- southern Ohio and Kentucky.

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Athletes eager to return to competition at Carmel Marathon after year of canceled events PREGNANT PAUSE

Cincinnati resident Laurah Lukin was in for a bit of shock after winning the 2019 women’s marathon. “I was actually pregnant when I won the last race,” she said. “I had no idea at the time, and actually, we have this great picture of me drinking beer out of my trophy after the race before I found out I was pregnant. Oops.” Lukin, who found out she was seven weeks pregnant at the time of the race, said her focus is not on external competition. “This is my first marathon after the birth of my second child,” Lukin said. “Combining postpartum recovery and post-COVID racing has created a very nebulous understanding of my current fitness. I am super excited to race, and I see this as an excellent opportunity to figure out where I am and how to continue to improve. I have been training pretty hard, but with the COVID restrictions, everything is an adjustment.” After winning the Carmel race, Lukin said she ran the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati for fun when she was three months pregnant. “Since I gave birth in December of 2019, the world shut down in response to COVID before I was recovered enough to train for a marathon,” Lukin said. “So, it feels like it has been forever.” Sophia Liu competes in the Vancouver Marathon. (Submitted photos)

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com After the COVID-19 pandemic led to a year with very few races, elite runners are eager to return to competition. The Carmel Marathon and its associated events return April 3, giving top athletes from Indiana and elsewhere a chance to run for a reason. Here are some of their stories.

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Sophia Liu had originally hoped to return to her native nation of China to compete in its Olympic Marathon Trials on April 11. Restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic made that impossible. “From the (United) States to China, it requires 14 days of quarantine in a hotel and seven days at home,” Liu said. “That’s 21 days without running. For a marathon, you just can’t perform like that. I was pretty disappointed at the time, but that’s the reality. I started looking for races close in that time frame, so I can alternate.” The Carmel Marathon, organized by the Carmel Road Racing Group, set for April 3 fit nicely into her schedule. “Indiana, I consider my home state, because I had been there for four years,” Liu said. A research scientist in Seattle at the University of Washington, Liu, 37, was at Ball State University from 2011 to 2014 to earn her doctorate in human bioenergetics in 2014.

Liu said she is familiar with Carmel Road Racing Group events, as she ran the half marathon during the Carmel Marathon weekend in 2014. “I saw this year’s field would be pretty competitive. That’s why I choose to go there,” Liu said. Liu said she isn’t sure if Chinese officials will consider her time for a spot on the team if it is better than the times in China’s Olympic trials. “If I run a similar time, I hope that they could consider (it),” she said. “I couldn’t get confirmation from (Chinese Olympic officials).” She had competed in 2018 and 2019 in races in China to qualify for the Olympic Trials. “I was the only amateur runner to qualify,” Liu said. “I think I’m in the 2:35 time range right now.” Liu started running in 2009 when she came to the United States for graduate school. “When I was in China, at that time running wasn’t very popular. Now, everybody runs in China,” Liu said. “I always was active and just never trained for anything.” Liu said the Central Washington University students around her were all running, so she got serious about it. She ran her first marathon in 2010. The Carmel Marathon women’s field registration includes four of the past five champions: Laurah Lukin (2019), Kelby Laughner (2018), Erin LaRusso (2017) and Lucie Sulewski (2015). Past male champions entered include five-time winner Jessie Davis and Bryan Morseman.

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Continued from Page 16 Erin LaRusso understands that sentiment. “After a year of no real marathons during the pandemic, and constantly searching for a marathon with a marathon feel to it, I saw Carmel was going forward,” said LaRusso, who lives in Saline, Mich. LaRusso, 51, was optimistic the Carmel race would be held because race director Todd Oliver was able to successfully hold the Indianapolis Women’s Half Marathon in September 2020. “I expect a very fast competitive field on a really nice course,” LaRusso said. “Runners are eager to race and share the miles together. Throughout the pandemic, I’ve had one constant. I ran and continue to run with my group, the Goalmakers, every Sunday. It was the only way to stay motivated when you had no races to train for and the roads were quiet.” In 2020, LaRusso ran half marathons in Holland, Mich., in September and Perrysburg, Ohio, in November, the only races she has ran since the pandemic began. Carmel Marathon participants Ann Alyanak, Bellbrook, Ohio, and Kelby Laughner, Indianapolis, both competed in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Alyanak won the Carmel Half-Marathon in 2011. “I enjoyed it that year and always meant to come back and run it again at some point,” Alyanak said. “This year’s race fit perfectly with my schedule and it was just great to have an opportunity to race in person.”

Alyanak competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Feb. 29, 2020. “My time was about 11 minutes off my personal best, but my best was set back in 2008 when I was in my prime,” Alyanak said. “I was pleased with my performance and it was an incredible experience. Since the pandemic, I have mainly just been training. The only races I ran were a 10K and a half marathon back in the fall.” Westfield resident Lucie Sulewski, the 2015 Carmel Marathon champion, is competing as well. Sulewski, 51, has no expectation of winning since she is running her first race since having heel surgery in May 2020. But being able to run is a win, she said. “I thank the good Lord I am running and grateful for each and every step forward,” Sulewski said.

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At age 14, Logan Jones is already a marathon veteran. Jones, who completed his first marathon at age 11, will be competing in his fifth marathon in Carmel. “I honestly just like running, it’s relaxing,” Jones said. “I enjoy the scenery changing. You won’t catch me on a treadmill. I enjoy doing something most people won’t do, that’s running long distances.” A freshman at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, Jones was running 80 miles a week to prepare for running the Hitchcock, a 50-mile race, in Honey Creek, Iowa, in December 2020. That race was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Since I did the training, I went ahead and ran my 50 miles that weekend,” Jones said. “While not the same as the actual event, it felt great to run the 50 I’d trained for.” He runs approximately 35 to 40 miles a week to train for the marathon. “I just did my last long training run (March 14), 21 miles in 2:27, so I feel good going into Carmel in a few weeks,” he said. “I started mixing in some spin classes a few times a week and that has been a great benefit.” Jones said he has met several interesting people through running. “During a marathon in Iowa two years ago, I ran the whole thing with a runner from Hawaii of all places. He was crossing Iowa off his marathon in every state list,” he said. “Another person I run with when I can is Mike Price. They like to call me Mini-Mike. We like to talk when running. We’ll wear tank tops and shorts in the cold, doesn’t matter.” Jones took part in a 100-mile March challenge to support Price’s son, Charlie, and raise awareness about being a bone marrow donor. Charlie, 5, had a successful bone marrow transplant in May 2020. “His son has fought that beast the last year and is doing very well, which we are all happy about,” Jones said. “Things like this is why I run. Runners help runners. It’s a family-like atmosphere.”

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Giving it the old Spartan try Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker Take a wide stance. We want to expand our base. Whatever the cliché, the ambitious among us all are prone to expansion. If properly managed, we proselytize good and encouraging news. We share the knowledge that we have accumulated, hoping to prevent harm and advance the cause of those who come behind us. If not so well directed, some can slant into megalomania. So certain are we in our own rightness that we oppress and cajole all others into submission. So, good, let’s grow market share. Let’s expand the boundaries of our domain. Let’s annex, absorb, correct, enlighten and fix. We are better than most. We can multitask. Unlike normal mortals, we can give 110 percent. We can bend the rules of time and space to squeeze 30 hours into a 24-hour day. Well, maybe we can. But still, even as we attend less to existing clients, donors or family members to pursue new shiny ones, we hope that all the plates continue to spin. As we focus on some, others are being invariably and intentionally underserved and ignored. Growth is tricky business. Change, whatever that may mean, is equally fraught with peril. As long as “I” benefit, then we can figure out the carnage later. We win! Sales teams, government entities and cola manufacturers go to war fighting over our hearts and minds. Would Poland be a better country if seized by the USSR — or Nazi Germany — or the EU? Some would argue so. Epoch, era or Reich, does it just depend upon one’s perspective or gain? If, as Churchill often claimed, history is written by the victors, is it rewritten by later warriors and thugs or by some pseudo-scientific reassessment eager to make their own names long emembered? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

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I may be getting too old for extreme workouts. A couple of teacher friends and I “coach” our school’s Spartan Fit Club. We train for Spartan obstacle races: 3 to 4 miles, usually over hills or through mud, always with heavy stuff and high walls. Obviously, this year we’ve been limited in opportunities to showcase our athletic prowess, but occasionally such opportunities present themselves, like this past Saturday. A certified Spartan coach (yes, you can officially become Gerard Butler-esque!) in Indy hosted a mini-challenge at his gym and a few of my students and I went. He’d set up a 22-station course that included things like balancing on one leg and throwing a weighted “pancake” over your shoulder. It sounded easy! It even looked easy as the first competitors went through. Sure, there was a fairly high rope climb and an intimidating tractor tire flip, but I had confidence. This near 50-year-old mother-of-four Spartan could do it! And I did. Barely. Literally three minutes in, I seriously considered a coronary event. My heart rate was through the roof! But then I decided if I was going to die, I certainly wasn’t going to do it in a warehouse parking lot amid potholes and random amateur athletes. I pressed on. I fell off a rotating ring contraption and later hit my ankle with a sledgehammer. I nearly stroked out on the sled pull. That afternoon, after the adrenaline of conquering monkey bars and spear throwing (“This. Is. Sparta!”) had finally worn off, I convinced myself I had COVID-19, the muscle aches and fatigue were so great. Spartan schmartan. I’m too old for this. Peace out.

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Editor, I wanted to reach out to you about an article that was written recently. The article was “Going the extra mile: Carmel bus driver builds relationships with special needs passengers, families.” I want to start by saying that I am the student’s teacher and I love that this article was written because (bus driver Van Betulius) is amazing, and their relationship is absolutely brilliant. With that being said, the title of the article is rough. I know in this day and age it is very hard to not offend somebody with what you write, and I cannot imagine the stress that puts on your writers, but I am going to be that person now. The student in the article is a sweet, funny, smart and hardworking boy who loves sports and being his school broadcast anchor. He is so much more than a special needs passenger. When someone looks at this headline, that is all they see. When Van

builds a relationship with his students it is great not because the students have disabilities, but because he is getting to know the students in his care. He is an adult that is taking the time to connect to a child, when his only expectation is to drive the bus. I know this article is already out there, but I am hoping this email will help in the future when one of your writers is writing about an individual that has a disability. If it helps, always think person before the disability. For example: “Going the extra mile: Carmel bus driver builds relationships with students, families.” The picture alone will show people that the child is in a wheelchair, but he doesn’t have to be labeled that way. Again, I appreciate that you all took the time to cover this story and I hope that you continue to find these bright moments as we get through these COVID times. Jamie Barnes Stephen, life skills teacher, Woodbrook Elementary

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narratives rooted in the loss of existential power only hold us back. I wholly support the hiring of Carmel DEI professionals, and I pray my children are not handed the same “white”-washed history I was given in the ’80s. Allon Friedman, you can work to create a nation where everyone actually does have the same opportunities, or you can find a time machine and go backwards. There is no place for you in my better America. Lori Fulk, Carmel

Kudos to CCS for hiring DEI officer Editor, Although I have lived in Carmel for eight years, it was not until this summer during the protests that I realized the level of racial injustice going on within Carmel Clay Schools. The number of students speaking out about personal experiences they have had where classmates were harassing them based solely on the color of their skin was appalling and disheartening as a parent, as a member of this community and as a human being. Heart-wrenching stories of injustices occurring at all levels of our school system continued to pour out at the most recent CCS DEI meeting. No parent wants

their child to be treated this way. We can no longer plead ignorance or turn a blind eye to these injustices. In a democracy when the minority is impacted, change can’t happen unless some of the majority stand up for what is right, even if it doesn’t impact them directly. The broader community needs to wake up and engage in these conversations if we are to bring about change. I am grateful that CCS has hired Terri Roberts-Leonard to be a leader in this effort. So, kudos to CCS for taking a positive step forward. Frances Russell, Carmel

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Patient aims to honor medical team that helped him beat COVID By Ashleigh Swan news@currentinfishers.com In March 2020, as the world was trying to understand the realities of COVID-19, Mike Kueper was living it. PANDEMIC What began as symptoms of a cold or flu soon turned into a nightmare for the Fishers resident. “I didn’t know it was COVID until my taste and smell went away,” Kueper said. “From the reports, I just thought I just had to self-quarantine and I would get over it.” But when Kueper had trouble breathing, he knew he had something serious. “My mom, dad and sister were calling around to different hospitals to see where I could go, and I ended up getting admitted to IU North,” he said. After spending one night in the hospital, doctors decided that Kueper, 53, needed to be on a ventilator. “The last thing I remember was the doctor asking if I had a living will,” he said. What Kueper thought was only a few days napping turned out to be 17 days on a ventilator. When he was taken off the

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machine, he was confused and didn’t know what was going on. “I thought I was in a plane crash, and I was trying to figure out where I was vacationing when the crash happened,” Kueper said. One year later, Kueper is feeling much

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Le Peep now open in IDC By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Le Peep is now open in the Indiana Design Center. The breakfast, brunch RESTAURANT and lunch restaurant relocated from the Hamilton Crossing retail center, which is being targeted for redevelopment. Ali Hessaraki, who owns seven Le Peep restaurants, said the new spot at 200 S. Range Line Rd. is an ideal location for several reasons. “The fact that we are in the Indiana Design Center, close to the Monon (Greenway) and close to Main Street, all of that is going to be very beneficial to us,” said Hessaraki, adding that the site also has ample outdoor seating. The menu features many of the staples found at Le Peep’s other locations but also offers dishes unique to Carmel, such as miso chicken noodle soup, an Asian quinoa bowl and a shakshuka skillet. The restaurant is designed with an open-kitchen concept that allows customers to see employees as they prepare the food. “The open-kitchen format is a way for

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Father, son create dog toy By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A stray piece of chain link fence provided the inspiration for a new type of dog bone. Henry Wolf, who owns a manuPETS facturing company in Henderson, Ky., had already been thinking about creating a dog bone product when a piece of chain link broke off the machinery in his shop and spun its way across the floor. He was intrigued by how it wobbled back and forth, and he thought dogs might enjoy the movement, too. Thus, the idea for Wobble Bone was born. Wolf shelved the idea for a few years, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he and his son, Carmel Police Dept. Officer Tyler Brammer Wolf, found time to work together on the product, which they tested on their own dogs and those of their friends. They received enough initial positive feedback that Brammer Wolf set up a website to market the product, and orders started coming in. The Wobble Bone’s shape allows dogs to grasp it in several positions as they chew, and, as the name implies, it can spin and teeter on hard surfaces. Available in two sizes in bacon and peanut butter flavors, the bones are not meant to be ingested. They come in a buckle or oval shape and can be personalized with the dog’s name in the center. “We’ve seen dogs hold it in any different position it can,” Brammer Wolf said. “In turn, the dog is able to get a better chewing experience.”

Wobble Bones come in bacon and peanut butter flavors and can be personalized with the dog’s name. (Submitted photo)

Brammer Wolf, who owns a Belgian Malinois that retired from serving in the Transportation Security Administration, said many breeds have enjoyed the product. He said it’s designed for any dog that loves to chew but might even interest those that typically don’t. Brammer Wolf and his father are already working to expand the product line by offering bones in another shape. They hope to debut the new option in late summer or early fall. The company has partnered with It Takes A Village No-kill Rescue in Evansville to supply dogs in the shelter with Wobble Bones. Wobble Bones are only available at WobbleBone.com, but Brammer Wolf said they are expected to be for sale through Amazon soon. The company also is working to make Wobble Bones available in retail stores.

DISPATCHES Donatello’s to close — Donatello’s Italian Restaurant’s last day of operations will be April 3. Owners Pat and Beth Aasen, who have worked in the restaurant business for 40 years, plan to retire from restaurant ownership to spend more time with family and traveling. The restaurant at 9 W. Main St. has served the Carmel community for more than 10 years.

Pierce Aerospace lands Air Force contract — Carmel-based Pierce Aerospace and the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Research Computing was awarded an Agility Prime contract from the U.S. Air Force for “Decentralized Remote ID for Air Vehicles: Optimization of Low Latency, Scalable Data Networks Via Emulation, Modeling, and Simulation.”

INDOT career fair — INDOT will host an online, virtual career fair from noon to 1 p.m. April 1. INDOT is recruiting applicants for open full-time and seasonal positions in highway maintenance, fleet services, construction engineering and construction project inspections. INDOT offers $250 sign on and $500 retention bonuses for eligible candidates. Visit bit.ly/3tRIiB2 to attend the career fair. Advance registration is not required.

New chairman announced — The National Bank of Indianapolis has announced that Michael S. “Mickey” Maurer will retire as chairman of the board of directors after 28 years of service. He will continue to serve as a board director for the bank. Board director Greg Maurer has been named as the new chairman of the board.

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Palladium live-audience concert to feature Feinstein, Manchester By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com As COVID-19 numbers drop in central Indiana, theater and concert venues are beginning to bring back live CONCERT audiences with reduced capacity. The Center for the Performing Arts announced March 26 it will present an “Evening with Michael Feinstein and Special Guest Melissa Manchester” May 15. It’s the first Manchester “Center Presents” concert with an on-site audience since the pandemic began in mid-March 2020. There will be capacity restrictions to allow for social distancing. “As a venue operator, we are eager to welcome our patrons back as soon as that can be done safely and consistent with federal, state and local guidance,” Center for the Performing Arts President/ CEO Jeffrey McDermott said. “We recognize that some patrons will remain cautious and hesitant to return immediately, while others are looking forward to seeing live performances as soon as they are available. We will continue to follow all best practices, using all information available to us as we navigate the return. Artists and their representatives consistently tell us they are eager to perform before live audiences again. They have been hampered in setting up touring routes because of the varying COVID restrictions from state to state where they would perform. “For instance, some states require artists to quarantine once they arrive while others do not, making it difficult to book a logical touring route.” McDermott said the Center has presented many free livestream performances as part of the “Live at the Center” series. McDermott said the Center is in the process of booking a full season. “Currently, we have 25 ‘Center Presents’ performances booked for the 2021-2022

Michael Feinstein will perform with Melissa Manchester May 15 at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)

season, primarily in the fall,” he said. “We have over 30 additional offers outstanding to artists who are developing their tours, so we plan to fill out the spring schedule as the year continues. “Barring unforeseen developments, we plan to make an initial season announcement in June.” Carmel Symphony Orchestra held its first in-person concert March 13, which was its first since November 2020. “Our resident companies are beginning to perform again before live audiences with great success,” McDermott said. “Physical distancing still applies, which limits capacity, but patron response has been strong.” Tickets for the May 15th concert start at $35 and go on sale at 10 a.m. April 2 at thecenterpresents.org and by phone at 317-843-3800. Livestream access is available for $25 per household. INDIANAPOLIS OPERA The Indianapolis Opera was scheduled to restart “Sundays at the Basile” series March 28 with resident artists. “It’s an opera highlights concert at Basile Opera Center with piano, singers, sets,” Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey said. “It will be a small crowd of 60 people.”

The next event is set for 3 p.m. April 25 outside of the Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis. Starkey hopes for approximately 100 people. The event is free, but Indianapolis Opera accepts donations for its education program. Starkey said the company is performing concerts throughout the Indianapolis area at retirement communities and neighborhood community centers. “We’ll abide by distancing and masking,” Starkey said. The opera will have its first performances May 14-16 at the Indianapolis Zoo with “Madame Butterfly.” “The zoo has a large outdoor pavilion. It would normally hold about 2,000 people,” Starkey said. “The zoo is significantly involved in the planning of this. We are doing three evenings of a concert version of ‘Madame Butterfly’ with singers, orchestra, chorus and lights and theatrical elements. The architecture and acoustics of the space are extremely attractive.” Starkey said he expects seating will be for 350 people per show. People can sit in chairs spaced apart or at bistro tables. “It’s designed to have a wide range of interest and price points,” Starkey said. For more, visit indyopera.org. OTHER REOPENINGS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will reopen with “Smoke on the Mountain” May 4 to June 20. Beef & Boards reopened for a month in July 2020 but closed in August because of capacity reductions. Westfield Playhouse returned to live performances with 50 percent capacity earlier this month. Indianapolis Ballet will present four performances of “Grace to Grandeur” April 16-18 at The Toby at Newfields with 30 percent capacity, an estimated 160 seats. Actors Theatre of Indiana Drive-Ins will return with outdoor shows at Carmel’s Monon Square Shopping Center planned for May 14, June 18 and July 16. ATI debuted the series in September 2020. The May 14 concert will feature themed music of cars and surfing.

Red Barn Summer Theatre set to hold shows in 2021 editorial@youarecurrent.com The picturesque 100-year-old cattle barn bordered by bean and corn fields just off E. County Rd. 150 South in Clinton County will once again be filled with light, music and laughter this summer after being required to “go dark” for the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board of directors of On-Stage Foundation, Inc., announced that Frankfort’s Red Barn Summer Theatre will open to the public this summer. “This theatre has been in existence for over 50 years and in that time has become a recognized landmark in the history of Frankfort,” On-Stage Foundation President Stacey Martin said. “On behalf of the board of directors, we’re thrilled that we are once again going to be able to entertain the citizens of Clinton County and neighboring communities.” The board also announced a socially distanced seating plan will be implemented for the season. “We felt the only way to make a decision this far in advance was to proceed with caution and try to make all of our patrons as comfortable as possible when attending,” Red Barn Summer Theatre Artistic Director Michael Taylor said. Community Outreach Manager Bethany Sheets said the ticket brochure will be mailed in April. “Patrons, like always, will be able to look at the seating chart and choose the area where they wish to sit,” Sheets said. “We will still offer handicapped areas. In addition to ordering tickets by mail and over the phone, we will also have online ticketing available on the website. We will only be seating just over 80 people each show instead of a possible 200, so I’d encourage our patrons to reserve their seats as soon as possible after our season brochure mailing.” When the Red Barn Theatre reopens, it will have a new look in the lobby area thanks to donations from longtime patrons, former company members and supporters of the Arts in Clinton County.

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part-time at McDonald’s and would paint Christmas decorations on the window.” Nick said he has created a couple of cartoon characters, Secret Agent K-9, a dog, and Inspector Hoo Dunnett, an owl. “I write my own copy for the comic strips,” Nick said. Tina said Nick enjoys showing children how to draw cartoons. Nick’s work will be on display at Westfield Washington Public Library’s “Art, Love, and Friendship Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8. For more, visit tinamangosarts.com.

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Bruce Loewenthal Presents “Let’s Talk About Roundabouts” April 2–24; Wed.–Fri., 12–5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Reception: April 9, 3–6 p.m. Contact us at info@nickelplatearts.org to book your time to meet Bruce and enjoy his unique take on public art sculptures!

The Belfry Theatre Belfry Accepting Applications for Performing Arts Scholarship Deadline April 9 The Belfry Theatre in Noblesville is now accepting scholarship applications through April 9. You must provide high school transcripts, a letter to Belfry Theatre scholarship committee describing your reasons for applying, letters of recommendation, and a highresolution headshot. More info or to apply, visit: thebelfrytheatre.com Caravan Classes Happy Babies $15-$40 Thursdays at 10am Wednesday Art Classes April 7, 14, 21, 28 $15 per session 12:45–1:45 p.m.: Virtual Homeschool Art for ages 6–11 2–3 p.m.: Homeschool Art for ages 6–11

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cal “SIX” during previews. “SIX” is a musical about the wives of Henry VIII. Rising musical theater star Samantha “First, I will teach a pop/rock audition Pauly will share her expertise with aspiring course,” Pauly said. “We will focus on stumusical artists. dents bringing in their best pop/ EDUCATION “While it is rock cut. I’ve found that young important for actors are terrified to sing stuff Discovering Broadway Inc. to host like this, but with shows like ‘SIX,’ artists at the pinnacle of their ca‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Moulin Rouge’ reer, it is equally important that the and ‘& Juliet’ taking the theater artists we bring (in) are great peoby storm, it’s becoming vital that ple,” Discovering Broadway founder actors have pop/rock songs ready Pauly Joel Kirk said. to go. Second, I will teach a dance Pauly will teach two classes April 17 for routine from Broadway’s upcoming musical ages 13-18 at Grace Church, 5504 E. 146th St., ‘SIX.’ Given that the show has yet to open Noblesville. Cost is $149.99 per class. on Broadway, this is a rare opportunity for “As someone who grew up in the Midan aspiring artist.” west, I love that I can come back and teach The class at 9 a.m. is the “SIX” dance roukids who are passionate about Broadway,” tine course. The 1 p.m. class is the pop/rock Pauly said. vocal course. Kirk, a Carmel High School graduate, said For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org. he saw Pauly on Broadway in the new musi-

April 2, 6–9 p.m. Join us in-person on Nickel Plate Arts campus as we celebrate the creativity of our community. April’s First Friday will include our current exhibit, showcase artist Bruce Loewenthal, some magical surprises, music and more! Be sure to wear a face covering and help us enjoy a socially distanced evening together.

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Rising to the challenge Commentary from Jeffrey C. McDermott The past year has been an unprecedented test for our nation, our community and each of us personally as we PALLADIUM faced a global pandemic. For the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation, it brought seemingly insurmountable obstacles, most notably the shutdown of the touring entertainment industry and the need to limit the human presence on our campus. Such a direct hit on the core business model would take down many enterprises, but our organizations still had missions to fulfill, and thanks to the creativity of our staff and the continued support of our donors and sponsors, we found new ways to deliver. Alongside enhanced safety protocols at our venues, we began beefing up our online offerings, sharing events through teleconferencing and tailoring other programs to serve combined audiences on-site and online. We also invested in broadcast-quality video and streaming technology that has enabled exciting new ventures. One such success story is “Live at the Center,” a concert livestream series that launched in October 2020 and has grown to 16 events stretching into June. Our programming team has sought out the best in Indiana-based musical artists — in genres including pop, rock, jazz, funk, soul, country and classical — to perform on our stages for at-home audiences. Our production team

works with each act to create unique sets and sound and lighting designs that are wowing viewers here in central Indiana and across the nation. I’m especially proud that the series has provided paid gigs to talented local artists and helped them connect with fans old and new during a period when many venues have been closed. The response from the musicians has been heartwarming. “We are extremely grateful for the opportunity that the Carmel Center for the Performing Arts is providing … keeping the music alive in these challenging times,” Benjamin Williams of Indianapolis rockers The Warrior Kings told this newspaper recently. “What they are doing for the relatively unknown local musician is powerful and will pay dividends for the community in the future.” We are fully engaged in planning a 202122 season that continues to explore new ventures while bringing live audiences back to our venues for in-person performances by top national and international artists. Yes, the past year has been challenging, but I like to think we’ve risen to the challenge. Thanks to all who have supported our work. Jeffrey C. McDermott, the president/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation, is an occasional columnist. He can be reached as JMcDermott@ TheCenterPresents.org.

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Deer Creek sycamores: Fact or fiction? Commentary by Don Knebel Thirty sycamore trees along a portion of the Michigan Road about 10 miles south of Logansport survived for TRAVEL decades despite claims they were killing people. Exactly why these trees exist remains a matter of serious debate. In 1826, the Indiana Legislature authorized building a road from the Ohio River to Lake Michigan, passing through Indianapolis, the new state capital. On Oct. 16, 1826, in a treaty with the United States, the Potawatomi forfeited a 100-foot-wide strip through their lands for the road’s right of way, allowing the General Assembly to determine the route. The chosen route went from Madison to Indianapolis, passed through Logansport on the way to South Bend and then turned west to what became Michigan City. Sadly, in 1838, the nearly completed Michigan Road provided the first section of the Trail of Death on which most Potawatomi in Indiana were forcibly removed to Kansas. By the 20th century, a short section of the Michigan Road just south of Deer

Creek, Indiana, then part of Ind. 29, was famous for two rows of sycamore trees lining the narrow road. As automobile traffic and speeds increased, Sycamore Row became ever more dangerous, leading to numerous crashes and even fatalities. Local residents resisted efforts to remove the trees, claiming that they had sprouted from the ends of freshly cut sycamore logs laid across the marshy area before the road was paved. In 1987, the remaining trees were saved by relocating the road section a few hundred feet east. A nearby sign recited the popular story about the trees’ history. On a recent trip north, I noticed that the sign was missing, perhaps because the Indiana Historical Bureau has been unable to confirm the story and other plausible explanations, including that the trees were planted, have been advanced. Most locals are sticking to their story.

Sycamore Row, south of Deer Creek, Indiana. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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A discourse on cursing, swearing and cussing Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I’ve been contemplating a new parenting tactic: pre-emptively teaching my son bad words. Miles is 7, and he will someday know all the same expleGRAMMAR GUY tives as I do. Because of this, I surmise that he ought to learn the words in context from his dad. That’s why I’ve started a spreadsheet in which I rank bad words from the tamest to the most profane. I’ll teach him two words per year with proper context and word origins and keep instructing him until I exhaust the list. While this may be a bad parenting tactic, it’s also purely theoretical — my wife has not agreed to this idea. However, it did get me thinking about the words “swear,” “curse” and “cuss.” What is the difference

between these words? Are they simply interchangeable? It’s time for the 4-1-1 on four-letter words. Let’s start by examining the word “swear.” The verb “swear” comes from the Old English word “swerian,” which means “to take an oath.” As Christianity swept the Western world, “swearing” became known as when you used a deity’s name to give your words more emphasis or power. Nowadays, a “swear” word is synonymous with a “bad” word. In fact, American treasure Nicolas Cage hosts a show on Netflix called “History of Swear Words.” I swear I’m not making this up. As you may have already guessed, the terms “swear” and “curse” have become virtually synonymous. George Washington noted, “The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so

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mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.” Legend has it that he uttered this after an early draft of the Declaration of Independence included a typo that replaced the word “course” with “curse” in the introductory phrase “When in the course of human events …” The word “curse” comes from the Old English word “curs,” which means “a prayer that evil or harm befall one.” To “put a curse” on someone was to invoke the supernatural to cause harm to them. “Cuss,” as far as I can tell, is a variant of the word “curse.” The two words mean the same thing. As a native Oklahoman, I grew up being told that it was wrong to “cuss,”

while my wife, who was raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, was warned against “cursing.” Recent research actually suggests that using “curse” or “swear” words can be good for you in a variety of circumstances. So, while I may or may not discuss cussing with my son, cursing eventually finds its way into most people’s discourse — for better or worse.

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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: 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION HEARING OFFICER Docket Number: PZ-2020-00078 DP/ADLS Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission Hearing Officer meeting on Thursday, April 22nd at 11:00 am 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: Construction of a mixed-use development consisting of one (1) five-story mixed use building, one (1) four-story parking garage, and one (1) pool auxiliary building along with the necessary associated infrastructure. The application is identified as Docket No.: PZ-2020-00078 DP/ADLS For property being known as (address): Northeast corner of Old Meridian and Main, Carmel, IN The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-09-25-01-01-008.000; 16-09-25-01-01-008.001; 16-09-25-01-01-008.102; 16-09-25-01-01-009.00 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: Tegethoff Development

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET NUMBER: Docket No. PZ-2021-00039 SW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on the 20th day of April, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a subdivision waiver application for the Asherwood subdivision. The subject real estate consists of approximately 85 acres and is generally located on the west side of Ditch Road approximately 1/2 mile north of West 96th Street. The property address is 10110 Ditch Road, Carmel, Indiana 46032 and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 17-13-09-00-00-013.000, 17-13-09-00-00-014.000, 17-13-09-00-00-014.001. (collectively, the “Real Estate”). Gradison Design Build, is the Petitioner that seeks approval of a subdivision waiver to allow the reduction of the required 25% open space down to 15% due to the restrictive covenants placed on this site and the provided large 1 acre plus estate lots. 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. In addition, the hearing may be continued by the Carmel Plan Commission as it may find necessary. This notice prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 250 E. 96th Street, Suite 580, Indianapolis, IN 46240, on behalf of Gradison Design Build.

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

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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Residential lawn mowing Weed eating, clean up Carmel area. Lowest rates in town 317-798-4915 Local Carmel Resident

AVAILABLE 4/18/21 THRU 6/5/21 & AVAILABLE 6/12/21 THRU 6/30/21 *Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo *4th Floor with Gulf View *A Beautiful Inviting Pool *2 Lanais with Lounge Chairs *Plenty of Great restaurants to choose from *Perfect biking and walking paths *Up to 6 People A PARADISE AWAITS YOU Please email: rkojsc3@aol.com for rate info and details.

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Classic Cleaners is looking for outgoing, highly energetic, mature individuals. Now hiring for part time Customer Service Representatives (25-30 hrs) Flexible schedules, no late nights or Sundays. Competitive pay. Paid weekly. Apply online at classiccleaners.net.

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Become a Senior1Care Caregiver Today! If you are compassionate, reliable and love the elderly, join our family business! Free CNA Training is offered to FT (32 hrs) employees! Top pay, including OT and Bonus Flexible Schedules

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NOW HIRING!!! FT & PT EMPLOYEES WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS! Call 317-652-6175 to set up an interview or stop by our office at 598 W Carmel Drive, Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032, www.Senior1Care.com EOE

NOW HIRING SECURITY OFFICERS FT/PT & Seasonal hours available Hiring for all shifts

Apply online at www.jobs.aus.com Call 317-920-0402 to schedule your interview today! Open Interviews every Wednesday 10-3. 8777 Purdue, Suite 300, Indianapolis IN 46268 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.

SPANISH TEACHER

The Spanish teacher will be responsible for teaching all aspects of High School level Spanish I & II in a progressive environment designed for children with learning differences. This position has the potential to be either full-time or part-time and compensation is commensurate with experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a childcentered mentality are essential to this position. Midwest Academy is dedicated to keeping both staff and students safe during the pandemic and has taken all recommended precautions with personal protective equipment, cleaning, and social distancing. Please submit your resume to careers@mymwa.org.

HELP WANTED:

Looking for an entry level employee to round out my help desk. It is a perfect job for college aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties would be inbound tech support calls, emails, and light ofﬁce work. Mid-morning, approximately 15 hours per week. Please send resumes, work history, or questions to: mkress@theankerconsultinggroup.com

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Hiring Landscape Crew Leaders/Members. Up to $22/hr. with benefits. Apply at www.brightview.com/careers. In person at 8731 Americana Blvd., Indianapolis, 46268. (317) 873-9240

NOW HIRING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Anderson Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell. We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates ﬁnding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis. This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients. REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate is professional entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion, and day to day warehouse, inventory, and ﬁeld supervision. APPLY AT Clevernest Inc. 240 W. Carmel Drive In 46032 tom@clevernest.com, 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

DAVIS FAMILY LAWN CARE IS NOW HIRING

Full Time Laborers and Crew Leader. Must be reliable with valid driver’s license. Experience a PLUS Contact Rick Davis at davisfamilylawn@aol.com or 317-374-7466.

SCOTT POOLS IN CARMEL HIRING

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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