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positivity is decreasing, increasing or staying the same, remains consistent.” Box said the state expects to have a funcIndiana State Health Commissioner Dr. tioning dashboard tracking COVID-19 cases in Kristina Box said the state’s positivity rate schools by sometime in September. for COVID-19 has reNew testing results to be included PANDEMIC mained steady, but When the pandemic began, the only she would like to see Centers for Disease Control and Prevenit decrease. tion-approved test to diagnose active “Statewide, our seven-day positivviral infection of COVID-19 was a PCR ity rate is staying relatively stable at test, which identifies the genetic materi7.7 percent, but unfortunately, we are al of the virus, Box said. not seeing the decline that we would Since then, an additional test, called Box like to see,” Box said during an Aug. an antigen test, has become widely 19 press briefing. used. It identifies active infection of COVID-19 In the wake of the Fourth of July holiday, the by checking a protein on the outside of the vistate’s seven-day percent positive rate ticked rus. Both tests can be sent to a lab for analysis up, something Box said was exacerbated by or run through point-of-care testing. the holiday weekend. A positivity rate reports “Historically, we have only included PCR the number of tests that are positive. tests on our dashboard because the CDC’s “Historically, we have calculated our positivdefinition of a COVID-19 case included docuity rate based on positive tests among unique mentation with a PCR test,” Box said. “Now, the individuals over overall tests on unique individ- CDC recognizes the need to document a case of uals,” Box said. “That means that if someone is COVID-19 also using the antigen test.” tested repeatedly, we only tested that person Beginning Aug. 24, state officials will include once. This was the right approach at the time all antigen tests submitted since the end of because, early on, we weren’t seeing people July on its dashboard. During the next month, tested multiple times. This has changed. they will include a historical record of positive “The information we have gathered throughand negative antigen tests, and the counts will out this pandemic has been incredibly valuable, be included in the state’s cumulative total of and we will continue to show the percent posi- COVID-19 cases. The added data will not skew tivity this way.” the state’s percent positivity rate, Box said. Box said the state will track the state’s posSchool funding itivity rate in a way that allows Indiana to colOn Aug. 19, state officials announced the relect data that can be compared to neighboring cipients of $61 million in grants established by states such as Ohio, Illinois and Michigan. State the federal CARES Act, which are designed to officials announced they also will calculate improve connectivity in schools and increase Indiana’s percent positivity rate based on the devices available to students and teachers total number of positive tests divided by the through the Governor’s Emergency Education total number of tests. Relief fund, or GEER. Neighboring states have already been trackApplicants submitted plans that included the ing their percent positivity rate in that manner. purchase of student devices, including ChromeBox said the additional data point will allow books and iPads, new or upgraded laptops, Indiana to understand how it compares. MacBooks and Chromebooks, as well as iPads “This will give us additional insight into our for teachers and MiFi devices with correspondcommunity spread,” Box said. “What’s importing subscription plans for families who lack ant to note is that the positivity trend is the reliable internet connectivity. same for both methods, whether the percent of

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back into our community.” In the spring, Jensen directed city deNoblesville Mayor Chris Jensen presented partments to identify expenditures that his 2021 budget plans to the Noblesville could be deferred or decreased so that Common Counmore money could be reverted to GOVERNMENT cil during an the general fund at the end of the Aug. 11 public year, which resulted in $1.3 million work session. in reversions. The city has not had Jensen’s plans for the budget into make any employment cuts due cludes no increase from 2020. It has to the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 four guiding principles: No increase pandemic. in the overall city budget compared “Noblesville is fortunate to have Jensen to the 2020 city budget; no citywide a healthy Rainy-Day Fund and cash yearly salary increases; no health insurance reserves, accumulated through many years premium increases for employees; and no of growth in assessed valuation and prudent new city positions except the four posimanagement of public funds,” Deputy Mayor tions previously created to continue the Matt Light stated. “We believe that with a implementation of the public safety priority, conservative budgeting strategy for 2021 and NobleAct. continued efforts to right size and realign, “Given the changing economic standpoint, we can reach a position in the near future we need to maintain our optimism while where we can make the bold investments being cautious with our budget,” Jensen in Noblesville’s future in ways we had envistated. “The goal is to maintain sufficient sioned before we faced a global pandemic.” cash reserves, while continuing our ability The proposed 2021 budget will be preto invest in the city’s future. This fiscal sented to the Noblesville Common Council plan will set us up for success in the future at its Sept. 15 meeting. For more, visit citywhile keeping appropriate dollars to invest ofnoblesville.org.

CHS grad walks for unity By Raymond Mo news@currentnoblesville.com

this didn’t happen. I’ve known officers in Carmel and in Minnesota, and it was just like everyone has turned against them. I For the past several weeks, many Carmel really wanted to just show some love to the residents have noticed a young man walkcommunity.” ing through downAadson said he also walks to PROFILE town Carmel carrying show support for veterans and acan American flag and tive military. waving at drivers and passersby. “Throughout all of our history, Riley Aadson, an 18-year-old Carwe have fought for freedom at the mel resident and 2019 CHS graduate, cost of blood, and that blood is our said the effort is meant to show American soldiers’,” he said. support for his nation and the Aadson said his intention is not Aadson police. to act as a counterprotest to the In light of recent events, such as the Black Lives Matter movement but rather to Black Lives Matter protests, Aadson said emphasize the need for national unity. he saw an America that was divided, with “I support the Black community and alcitizens turning against each other. In ways will,” he said. “What makes America response, he began his march to remind so special is diversity, and that’s the thing residents that they are still all Americans. I fight to protect. We’re all different, we’re Beginning with brief walks down Main all individuals, and when we’re together, we Street, he now hikes up to 15 miles every can accomplish some amazing things.” day through Carmel for his cause. Aadson plans to continue his walks for “My country is not perfect, I admit that,” the foreseeable future. He plans to attend Aadson said. “But it’s foolish to think that Ivy Tech in Noblesville and continue his we can just discard it and pretend that walks there during the school year.

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NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH Junction Plaza construction. Project: North Street Project: Pennington Road reconstruction structure replacmenet Location: North Street Location: Pennington CONSTRUCTION will be fully reconstructed Road is closed to through with the addition of curbs traffic between Ind. 32 and and a sidewalk on the north side of 186th Street for the replacement of a the street. small structure. Expected completion: North Street closed Expected completion: Oct. 16 May 26 for 45 days, and only residents Project: Road rehabilitation who live on the street have access. Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street Project: Westfield Boulevard connector will be closed for two separate phases for Location: The extension will connect road rehabilitation. The first phase is from the roundabout at Ind. 32 and Shamrock west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate Boulevard with David Brown Drive. ConRoad. This phase is scheduled to be closed struction has moved to the south side of through Dec. 1. The second phase is from Park Street. west of Deming Road to west of Devaney Expected completion: End of 2020 Road. Project: Grand Junction Plaza Expected completion: The first phase is Location: The parking lot west of Union expected to be closed through Dec. 1, and Street and south of Main Street the second phase is expected to begin in Expected completion: The gravel parking spring 2021. lot on the east end of Park Street is perProject: Safety improvements manently closed as the Grand Junction Location: Strawtown Avenue and Prairie Plaza is moving into the construction Baptist Road phase. Parking is available on the west Expected completion: The intersection end of Park Street. of Strawtown Avenue and Prairie Baptist Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Road closed June 9 to through trafLocation: On Union Street between Mill fic while safety improvements are made. and Jersey streets. Construction is expected to last for 75 Expected completion: 2021. days, tentatively opening up to all traffic by Aug. 24. Strawtown Avenue will be closed between Craig Avenue and Cyntheanne Road, and Prairie Baptist Road will be closed between Strawtown Avenue and 226th Street. Residents will continue to have access to their properties throughout construction. Project: Road resurfacing Location: Various locations along and within the following areas: Mensa Drive, Country Lake Estates, Oakbay, Southwest Quad, North Harbour, South Harbour, North 9th Street and adjacent streets, Monument Street and various alleys Expected completion: Oct. 15 WESTFIELD Project: 2020 road resurfacing Location: The 2020 road resurfacing projects include 169th Street from Oak Ridge Road to Union Street, Casey Road from Ditch Road to 186th Street, the Crestview subdivision, Redhill Road and Burgess Hill Pass in the Maple Knoll subdivision and the Woodshire subdivision. Expected completion: Resurfacing completion dates will be announced the Travel Westfield newsletter. Project: Jersey Street Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Expected completion: Jersey Street will be closed for the remainder of the Grand

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Native tree sale — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling 35 species of native trees for $28 each. Trees will be approximately three to five feet tall at delivery. Pre-orders are required and due by Sept. 28. Trees may be picked up Oct. 23 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Learn more at hamiltonswcd.org. Prevent property theft, fraud — The Hamilton County Recorder’s Office has rolled out a new program to protect residents from property theft and fraud. The new system, Doxpop Property Watch, notifies property owners with an email to alert them to changes or filings that affect them. Doxpop is a free service that provides residents access to all their recorded documents online. Multiple parcels can be registered for those who own several

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properties throughout the county. To access and enroll in the system, visit doxpop.com under “Other Services” and “Doxpop Property Watch.” Hoosier Hospitality Promise — In Hamilton County, 56 businesses have made the Hoosier Hospitality Promise, meaning federal, state and local health and safety guidelines were put in place and are being fully executed by key organizations and attractions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More than 500 businesses statewide have made the Hoosier Hospitality Promise. Learn more at HoosierHospitalityPromise.com. Peterson Architecture hires Dagny Zupin — Peterson Architecture, a Noblesville architecture firm, recently

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Wagner, Sweazy on shortlist for author awards By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Shari Wagner is thrilled and honored to have her book shortlisted for the Indiana Authors Award BOOKS in poetry. “Every year, so many wonderful books by Indiana poets are published that having ‘The Farm Wife’s Almanac’ on the shortlist is incredibly Sweazy meaningful to me,” she said. “In past years, I have been nominated and considered for the Indiana Authors Award, but the format was very different. Instead of being focused on different literary genres, awards were divided into national, regional and emerging author categories. The shortlists also are something new this year. “I really appreciate both changes. The shortlists give public recognition to more writers, and the new categories highlight the importance of each genre.” Wagner, a Westfield resident, is one of three Hamilton County authors on the 2020 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards’ shortlist of books eligible for top honors in its seven literary categories: children’s, young adult, poetry, genre, emerging, nonfiction and fiction. The other authors are Noblesville resident Larry Sweazy (genre) and Carmel resident Bill Sullivan (nonfiction). Thirty-seven books written by Indiana authors and published in 2018 and 2019 have been shortlisted for the awards, which will be announced Sept. 1. Sweazy said having his book “See Also Proof: A Marjorie Trumaine Mystery,” shortlisted is a huge honor.

“The seven categories allow for more writers and books to be brought to the attention of local readers,” he said. “There is a deep pool of literary talent in Indiana, and these awards are proof of that.” The shortlisted books were written by lifelong Hoosiers, professors at Indiana colleges and universities, former residents and others with a deep connection to Indiana. Each category winner Wagner receives a $5,000 cash prize, a handcrafted limestone award and the opportunity to make a $500 donation to an Indiana library of their choice. Awards are now made every other year. In between award years, starting in 2021, local honorees will have the opportunity to participate in a statewide tour to connect. “I love that the honorees will have the opportunity to take a statewide tour to connect with readers, teachers and students,” Wagner said. “My favorite part of serving as Indiana Poet Laureate (2016-2017) was sharing my love for poetry with people throughout the state, especially at libraries and schools. A statewide book tour will be a terrific way to introduce people to the literature being created locally, in their home state, and to get young people excited about reading and writing.” Sweazy, who has published 15 novels, called the tour a great idea. “Introducing writers to the state, to libraries and to readers is extremely important,” he said. “It lets people know how many good writers there really are in Indiana. It’s nice for your hometown to know that your books exist and sit on the shelves next to more well-known authors.”

“The seven categories allow for more writers and books to be brought to the attention of local readers. There is a deep pool of literary talent in Indiana, and these awards are proof of that.” – Larry Sweazy

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Noblesville Babe Ruth Baseball to start Fall Ball — Noblesville Babe Ruth Baseball Fall Ball will be Aug. 29 to Oct. 4 with an eight-game season played on weekends. The season will be at the Noblesville Babe Ruth Facility in Forest Park, and there will be a seventh and eighth grade competitive league and a ninth-12th grade competitive league. Cost is $80 per individual registration or $1,000 for a full-roster team. To register, visit noblesvillebaberuthbaseball.com. For questions, email nbrbcommunications@ gmail.com. F.C. Tucker stats — The Noblesville residential real estate market continued its upward trend in July. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a home in Noblesville was $322,586, a 13.6 percent increase compared to July 2019. Homes in Noblesville also sold in 22 days – 26.7 percent faster than this time last year. The average price per square foot of a Noblesville home was $136.11, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to July 2019. Altrusa of Indianapolis seeks new members — Altrusa of Indianapolis is looking for new members. For more than 100 years, Altrusa clubs have attracted members from all ages, occupations, and lifestyles, who share an interest in working together and serving our community. Currently, Altrusa of Indianapolis supports several local programs in the greater Indianapolis area. Many of their efforts are hands on. For those interested, email altrusaindy@ gmail.com and visit our Facebook page facebook.com/altrusaindy . Gal’s Guide Library reopens — The Gal’s Guide Library, Noblesville’s women’s history lending library, has reopened by appointment only. It was open for only 11 days before the COVID-19 quarantine. Patrons can make an appointment to browse and check out the nearly 2,000 books written by women or about women. Library cards are free. Gal’s Guide Library is in the Nickel Plate Art Campus. To make an appointment, visit galsguide.org.

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On July 15, Guardian Angel Hospice and residents of Northridge Gracious Retirement Living partnered to raise $600 and donations of nonperishable food, personal care and household items for Shepherd’s Center to assist seniors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. From left, Mike Schofield, Sandra Gordon, Patty Jennings, Bruce Moore, Don Durst, Jim Allen, Bob Reifeis, Denise Mirro, Lois Poort and Colleen Card. (Submitted photo)

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DISPATCH New Hamilton County Judicial Officer sworn in — The judges of Hamilton County have appointed local attorney P. Chadwick Hill to serve as a commissioner. Hill started his new position Aug. 10, and he took part in an official robing ceremony Aug. 21. Hamilton County requested a new magistrate from the General Assembly to help alleviate its backlog of work. The legislature granted that request, but the position does not take effect until next year. The Hamilton County Council, recognizing the immediate need of the courts, created the position of commissioner to fill that need until the magistrate position becomes effective.

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Barbour retires from Peterson Architecture — Eileen Barbour recently retired from Noblesville architecture firm Peterson Architecture. Barbour worked for 20 years as the company’s office manager. Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills offers new programs — The Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills is now offering a program where it facilitates eLearning for first through sixth graders for parents who choose the eLearning alternative but are unable to facilitate the training themselves. The Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills also will offer private kindergarten. The academy is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both programs will begin at 8:30 a.m. and last to 3 p.m. daily. Children will be provided with an a.m. and p.m. snack as well as lunch. If children are dropped off before 8 a.m., they will have breakfast. For more, visit kiddieacademy.com/academies/ chatham-hills-westfield/. Bank offers educational series online — Centier Bank has launched the bank’s online financial educational series, “Centier To You,” online. Centier has hosted in-person community events about financial wellness and education in the past — at branches, local libraries and other locations in communities across the state. But now, Centier is offering the series online, so visitors can access them on their own time, from anywhere. The site contains financial tips, exercises and information on identity theft, homebuying, credit and more. Learn more at centier.com/financial-education. Women of Vision event — Riverview Health Foundation has awarded nearly $40,000 to areas and programs at Riverview Health that support the health and wellness of women and children throughout the community. The grants are typically presented at the Women of Vision Luncheon, which will be a virtual event this year set for noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 27. Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship after being paralyzed from the hips down by polio, will share her story. To register for the Women of Vision Event, visit riverview.org/womenofvision2020 or contact Polly Craig at 317-776-7938 or pcraig@riverview.org. Chamber resources — The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce is providing business resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. To view the list of resources, visit noblesvillechamber.com.

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Volunteers needed for local Meals on Wheels deliveries By Jasmine Hsu news@currentnoblesville.com Hamilton County’s Meals on Wheels program is crucial for many individuals who depend on the meal deGIVING BACK livery service, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We mostly serve folks who are seniors, or those of any age that are dealing with some sort of disability, something that doesn’t allow them to prepare their own hot, nutritious meals,” said Beth Gehlhuasen, executive director of Meals on Wheels Hamilton County. The meals are assembled, placed into coolers and delivered to homes by volunteer drivers. As the number of people depending on the meals increases because of the pandemic, so does the need for drivers. Service requests increased by 48 percent between March and May, according to the organization. “We are looking for folks who are willing to give us about an hour to an hour and a half of their time,” Gehlhuasen said. “Our minimum is that people commit to doing it once a month. Our routes can be going any-

where in the county.” Those interested in volunteering must fill out an application form, complete an online training course and work with the organization to determine a personlized delivery route and schedule. Along with moving the training online to promote physical distancing, the exchange of meals also has been modified to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Everybody wears masks. We give all of our volunteers hand sanitizer, and they sanitize anytime they deliver a meal, afterwards and beforehand,” Gehlhausen said. “We’re really trying to follow all of the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s) guidelines and all of our state department’s health guidelines.” Upon arrival, drivers leave the cooler containing the food on the doorstep, return to their vehicle and call the client to let them know they have arrived. They tell recipients what’s in the cooler and ask how they are doing. “It’s a pretty simple procedure and doesn’t take a lot of time,” Gehlhuasen said. To learn more or volunteer, visit mealsonwheelshc.org.

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Noblesville Parks announce concerts — The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. has announced its 2020 Concert at the Commons schedule. In addition to the previously announced Thursday night Summer Concert Series taking place at Dillon Park, shows at Federal Hill Commons will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday nights through September. Federal Hill Commons will conduct concerts through Sept. 26, where attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a concert in the park. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org. Fraud reports — The Noblesville Police Dept. recently started receiving several reports of fraud. The victims advised they were contacted by phone. The person claimed to be a police officer with the Noblesville Police Dept. The caller ID

showed the Noblesville Non-Emergency Dispatch number 317-773-1300 as the caller. If you are contacted by phone from an officer from the Noblesville Police Dept. and believe it is a scam, end the call and use the non-emergency number 317-773-1300 to call the Dispatch Center. Farmers market — The Noblesville Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Federal Hill Commons. North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming a

beekeeper are welcome. There are no dues. NFD promotes firefighter — The Noblesville Fire Dept. recently promoted firefighter/paramedic Luke Turner to the rank of lieutenant. Turner is a 15-year veteran of NFD with more than 17 years of firefighting experience. Turner is a graduate of Elwood Community High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Army and is currently a member of the United States Army National Guard with a combined 22 years of military service. Turner has assumed the role of lieutenant at Station 76 on B-Crew. Darlington Bed Race postponed — The 10th annual Darlington Bed Race was originally slated to be held the first Friday in June but has been postponed to fall.

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Carmel officials upset about new law diverting local income tax By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com As governments of all sizes prepare for the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Carmel officials say CITY NEWS they were already expecting their budget to take a hit from a change in state law that diverts income tax revenue from Carmel to Fishers. Carmel typically plans for at least a 5 percent increase in income tax revenue each year, but HB 1113, along with various other changes to local government finance, limits Carmel to a 2.5 percent increase in annual income tax growth with anything above that amount going to Fishers for the next three years. Based on Carmel’s 2020 LIT allocation, each percent diverted from Carmel to Fishers equals $435,314. And Carmel officials aren’t happy about it. “It’s nothing more than a massive wealth redistribution plan,” city councilor Sue Finkam said during a May council meeting. The state’s local income tax distribution formula was developed in the 1970s because the Indiana Dept. of Revenue did not — and still does not — have a way to track the city of residence for those paying income taxes. The state provides income taxes in a lump sum to each county, with counties distributing it to municipalities at a percentage equal to their percentage of tax levy within the county. The tax levy is the total amount of money a government is permitted to raise each year through property taxes.

Although not exact, the formula is believed to be close to equitable most of the time. But cities like Fishers that have experienced rapid population growth in recent years can start receiving a smaller percentage of the income tax distribution as its population growth outpaces tax levy growth. The state sets the maximum tax levy growth each year; for 2020 it was 3.5 percent. Before the change in law, Carmel received 42 percent of income taxes but only had 34 percent of the county’s population, while Fishers received 23 percent of the income tax but had 32 percent of the county’s population. Carmel officials believe the new formula is unfair, however, because they say Carmel residents generate more income and therefore pay more of the taxes. “There seems to have been a myth that Carmel is receiving an unfair share of income tax and therefore Carmel somehow owes something to Fishers, but it all depends on how you look at it,” said Curt Coonrod, a financial consultant for the City of Carmel. “By this analysis it’s true that a reasonable person might think that the Fishers share is unfairly low, but the units that are subsidized, so to speak, isn’t Carmel but Noblesville and Westfield.” Coonrod said he used per-capita income data from the U.S. Census Bureau to calculate total city income. His data shows that Carmel makes 42 percent of the county’s total income, which is approximately the same percentage it receives in income tax distribution.

OBITUARY Doyle Henry Greer passed away in Noblesville, IN on August 14, 2020, at the age of 79. Doyle was born on October 4, 1940, in Portageville, MO. He moved with his family to Indiana as a child where he resided the rest of his life. He graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1958 and served in the National Guard. Doyle was a self-employed brick mason and thought himself lucky to be able to work beside his brother Tom. He bowled in a league for many years at Stardust bowl and could often be found on the golf course at Forest Park or Fox Prairie or at the shuffleboard table. He loved a good card game with family and had a neverending supply of jokes and stories. He was extremely generous to anyone in need and will be missed dearly.

Doyle is survived by his loving children, Angela Gillot (Dominic) and Molli Novota (Scott); his grandchildren, Nicholas Gillot (Emily), Emily Gillot and Charlie Novota; his sisters Loretta Miller and Kathy Murphy (Terry); as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Sephronie Greer; and his brother, Thomas Greer. The family would like to send a special thanks to the kind caregivers at Heritage Woods and Heart to Heart Hospice. A celebration of life will occur at a later date. For sentiments and photos please visit www.indianafuneralcare.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Tee Indiana firstteeindiana.org/locations/ greater-indianapolis/ As Doyle would say “Love from the Ghetto – DUH”

Fishers makes 32 percent of income in the county and receives 23 percent of the taxes. Noblesville makes 14 percent of the income and receives 21 percent of the taxes, and Westfield makes 12 percent of the income and receives 14 percent of the taxes. State Rep. Jerry Torr, who represents Carmel and voted in favor of HB 1113, said the 2.5 percent cap is a much better deal for Carmel than what was originally proposed. “In the 2019 session, there was legislation proposed that would have drastically reduced and almost eliminated the growth in Carmel’s income tax revenue over the next few years,” Torr said. “It really would’ve put a hurt on Carmel’s budget, and fortunately we were able to stave that off.” Jeff Worrell, who was president of the Carmel City Council in 2019, said he met with representatives from other city councils in Hamilton County to try and negotiate a deal that would be less harmful to Carmel. He said the bill as proposed in 2019 would’ve resulted in a $45 million loss to Carmel, but after several meetings with Fishers officials they reached a compromise that is expected to send $18 million to Fishers instead of Carmel over five years.

“I think the whole thing was terrible, but the cards were in Fishers’ favor. Carmel did nothing wrong. We played by the rules,” Worrell said. “What we did was damage control to try and protect our citizens and residents as best we could.” Fishers Deputy Mayor Elliott Hultgren said everyone negotiating the deal agreed that Fishers was the most negatively affected by the existing LIT distribution formula, but they differed on how to solve it. “The formula put in place several years ago doesn’t fit anymore,” Hultgren said. “(Fishers and Carmel) have very similar populations and similar income levels. It’s more that Fishers was adversely affected rather than Carmel being more fortunate.” The cap on Carmel income tax growth will sunset after three years. By that time, the Indiana Dept. of Revenue is expected to be using new technology that identifies the city of residence for each taxpayer. At that point income taxes will be distributed directly to the city where the taxpayer lives. If that technology doesn’t exist by then the county will automatically revert to the previous method of distributing income tax.

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ing Gibault Children’s Services, Little Sisters of the Poor, The O’Connor House and other Knights of Columbus charities. Gibault, located in Terre Haute, serves children who have been victims of emotional or physical trauma and neglect. Registration is at 9 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Dinner and awards will follow golf. For more, visit kofc6923.org/ golf.

United Way awards grants to Hamilton County organizations news@currentnoblesville.com United Way of Central Indiana recently awarded the final round of unrestricted grants totaling more GIVING BACK than $1.7 million to human services organizations serving individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties. The grants, combined with the first round of grants totaling $1.8 million, were distributed to 50 organizations. They were made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc. The largest Hamilton County grant was for $240,000 and went to the Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development. “This grant will allow us to help keep our low-income neighbors safely housed despite the impact COVID-19 has had on our community,” HAND Executive Director Andrea Davis stated. “Losing income due to

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It seems fitting that the biggest fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus of Fishers Council 6923 is on Columbus EVENT Day The 26th annual golf outing is set for Oct. 12 at The Sagamore Club in Noblesville. Ron Wesley, the golf outing’s committee chair, said it has raised more than $450,000 for the organization’s charities since its inception. Wesley said this is the second year it will be held on Columbus Day, with Sagamore offering lower prices to allow savings for golfers and generate more money for the charities. “Typically, we had held the event on the Thursday following Labor Day, but positive feedback allowed us to keep this contracted date,” Wesley said. The outing moved to Sagamore 10 years ago. Wesley said the event offers nonmembers of The Sagamore Club the chance to play a destination course designed by Jack Nicklaus while supporting his organization’s nonprofit groups. Proceeds benefit Indiana charities, includ-

a public health emergency is devastating enough, but thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment, United Way of Central Indiana and other donors, these families won’t have to worry about losing their homes as a result.” Hamilton County recipients: • Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville: $50,000 • Family Promise of Hamilton County: $70,000 • Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County: $100,000 • Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development: $240,000 • Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic: $50,000 • Prevail: $75,000 • Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County: $125,000 • YMCA of Greater Indianapolis: $50,000 • Youth Mentoring Initiative: $40,000

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Welcome, Andrew Malin, MD From left, Bob Killmer, Kathy Young, Gary Baird, Carroll Hopp and Mary Lou Finchum check motorcyclists in at the annual Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank Ride Aug. 8 at Harley-Davidson Indianapolis in Fishers. Riders toured local food banks, and proceeds went to the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

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WISH-TV personality Dick Wolfsie retires after long career By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Dick Wolfsie recently retired after nearly 40 years as a TV personality. Most recently, he spent approximately 30 years Q&A at WISH-TV. A Fishers resident, he also is a columnist for Current Publishing. Current Publishing recently caught up with him for a Q&A interview about his career, his retirement and what’s next. How did you get into journalism? “I was a high school (English) teacher, and after I taught for nine years, I got a call from a friend who was working as a producer in Columbus, Ohio, on a small cable station, and he asked me if I would spend my summer at his station doing some writing. I went down for two months, and at the end of two months, I called my principal and said, ‘I’m not coming home.’ Then somebody got sick one day, and they were desperate, and I took over hosting the show, and then I hosted the show for a year.” What was going through your mind the first time you went on TV? “I felt very comfortable. I had spent nine years in front of a classroom with kids. Teaching is like television. It’s a combination of education and entertainment. I didn’t know the technical stuff very well, like what cameras to look at, so if someone watched me, they would say, ‘He’s an amateur,’ but I was very good at interviewing people because that was what I had done for nine years as a teacher is talk to kids, so it was an easy transition.” When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? “There was a point where I wanted to be a veterinarian, but when I got into high school and started writing some comedy, I did really want to be a writer or a teacher, or a teacher of writing, something with teaching and writing. I graduated from college in 1969 and got a job as a high school teacher at my old alma mater, New Rochelle High School.” How did you work your way to Indiana? “I lost my job in New York, and my wife and I were really broke. New York paid well, but it also ate up all my money. I lived with my parents and lived with friends, and I saw an ad in the magazine for a job in Indy for ‘Indianapolis Afternoon.’ I came to Indiana in July or August, the summer of ’82. And I took the job. I was paired with Patty Spitler. After a year, the station was sold then to LIN (Media). Patty had already

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renewed her contract and I had not, so I was out of a job and she still had a job. She’s still at (Channel) 8, and I left 8 for a while for five years. That’s when I started ‘AM Indiana,’ a morning talk show. I stayed there for four or five years, and ‘AM Indiana’ goes off air, and the news director from Channel 8 called me and said he had an idea for something they could use me for. He had watched me over the years and thought I would be good at doing off-the-wall feature stuff in the morning. The interesting thing is, he said to me, ‘I don’t know how this can last very long, because how many things can you find at 5 in the morning?’ When I was 44 or 45, my photographer said to me one morning, ‘How much longer can you do this?’ in reference to my age, and I said, ‘If I’m still doing this when I’m 50, shoot me.’ And, of course, I finally stopped doing it when I was 73, so it lasted a long time.” When did Barney come into the picture? “I found Barney (a beagle puppy) on my doorstep in February of 1991, which is about four months after I had been hired (at Channel 8). My wife and I put him in the house, and he was very, very bad, very destructive, and my wife didn’t want to keep him because we had a new house at the time.

She said, ‘If you really want to keep him, you can’t have him home all day because no one’s home.’ So, I took him to work with me. Within a couple weeks, people started noticing him and next thing I knew, he was a celebrity. The two of us ended up doing shows every day from 1991 to 2003. What made you want to keep him? “He was a beagle puppy, are you kidding me? How can you not love a beagle puppy? People would say, ‘Oh, he’s such a good dog,” and I would go, ‘No, he’s a great dog, but he was not a good dog.’ He was terrible.” What made you want to retire now? “I still feel like a kid, but when the pandemic hit, I had to stop because I’m a cancer survivor and I was 73 years old. I felt great, but I thought, ‘I’m going to really have to stop for a while for health reasons.’ Even though I was feeling good, I knew I was in that group that was vulnerable. So, I stopped for two to three months and said to my wife, who also is retired, ‘I don’t miss this as much as I thought it would.’ It’s time for me to leave.” You’ve had a rich career. How did you balance work life and home life? “My wife was the VP of marketing for Community Hospital for many years, and

then until she retired in 2013, she was director of career development at Butler University, so we both were working pretty hard. We have a son who’s now 32, and everything, it worked out fine. I wouldn’t say we have our separate lives, but we both had obligations like any couple.” What are you going to do with your time in retirement? “Sit here and watch the birds. I’m going to continue writing. I probably get more response from Current than anything, so I’m glad I’m back (after a hiatus during the pandemic). I jog a lot. I love to read. I’m a politics junkie, so I listen to and read a lot about politics. I was a golfer, and I thought that’s what would take up my time, but I got tired of that.” What’s the last book you read? “‘So You Want to Talk About Race.’” What was the craziest thing you did on television? “The craziest thing I ever did is, I had a hair transplant on television. I also had the fire department put me in a pretend burning building. I’ve gone in a glider, I’ve bungee jumped. There’s an operation on your throat if you snore where they remove the uvula, and I had that done on live television.”

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Couple supports others experiencing infant loss By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

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in managing their grief. The hospital gave them a packet of resources, which included information on support groups and funeral homes, but they craved more than that. Even before leaving the hospital, Steven was brainstorming ways to improve the experience for other families in similar situations. During the next few months, he and Kathleen formed the nonprofit Scotty Michael Foundation and began gathering resources and gifts to be placed in a beautifully decorated box for parents experiencing

similar loss. The boxes include a folder of resource information, a baby book designed for parents experiencing loss, a necklace, a devotional, toiletries and a worry rock for fathers to carry around with them to remind them to breathe and feel companionship. “The dads get forgotten in this process,” Kathleen said. “Remembering they’re part of this experience and that they’ve experienced loss, too, having something for them is important.”

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Serving as a guide Each box costs $100 to assemble, but they are given to families for free. They are only available at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, but the Jeffers hope to offer them at other hospitals soon. Ultimately, the Jeffers want to raise enough funds to be able to pay the hospital bill for visits that end in the loss of a baby. Steven said he remembers receiving his bill on one of the first days he and Kathleen were starting to emerge from their grief, which sent them reeling again. They’ve also started a support group for women that meets at a coffee shop, and they want to form a group for men to support each other, too. “These (grief) events are so huge and it’s all at once. You can’t think properly and you’re trying to figure it all out,” said Kathleen, who is training to become a grief doula. “We’re helping to guide couples that go through this into a path that helps them accept the time they have with their baby and may help do some of the figuring out for them, really helping to guide them through the process.” Learn more at ScottyMichael.org.

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Centier Bank donates to Humane Society for Hamilton County — Centier Bank recently made a $20,000 donation to the Humane Society for Hamilton County’s new, stateof-the-art shelter in Fishers. A check was presented at the construction site at 106th Street and Hague Road Aug. 3. The bank has partnered with the Humane Society for Hamilton County in the past, and it served as the main sponsor for the Woofstock 5K Dog Walk and concerts in 2019. 4-H Photo Challenge set — The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include:

August – Fairs; Festivals, Fun; September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings. Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors — The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers its Adopt-A-Street program. Groups select a city street from a list and commit to clean that roadway at least twice during the yearlong commitment. In exchange, the street department will place a recognition sign with the organization and/or business name on the adopted street. The street department also provides volunteers with all necessary materials such as safety vests, garbage bags and gloves. For more, or to choose a street to adopt, contact the Nobles-

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es Monday through Friday and then cater events in the evening. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they changed their business plan to focus on small events, apartment complexes and housing communities. The Spencers receive two to four inquiries a day about booking the trolley for an event. “The word is getting out there that we are now taking on events, and it’s taking off, which is good because we are trying to salvage what we can of this year,” Mike said. “Once some normalcy comes back to everybody’s lives, we look to be running every day for lunch and going back to our original plan doing big events like GenCon, Comic-Con and events with the City of Noblesville.” Mike learned to cook from his father. “He was a better cook than my mother, so I picked it up and I’ve always enjoyed it and it led into this,” he said. The Urban Artisan is a 1985 model 34-foot trolley previously used for tourism. The Spencers bought it through Facebook Marketplace from a man in Peru, Ind. Typically, food trucks are approximately 20 feet long. “He owned a semi-trailer business and there was a packaged deal with this trolley in with a bunch of semi-trailers, so he bought the whole package and put the trolley up for sale,” Mike said. The trolley only required minor engine work before it was up and running. Mike said it was difficult to trace its history. The Urban Artisan primarily travels to events in Hamilton County. For more, visit tuacatering.com.

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com When Noblesville couple Mike and Stacey Spencer concluded that the restaurant industry was over-saturated, they decided to go in a different direction with their eatery. They converted a motorized trolley into a food truck. Their business is call The Urban Artisan. “You see big companies constantly shutting their doors, and this is pre-COVID, anyway. The industry is overly saturated with restaurants popping up left and right and places constantly closing,” Mike said. “It’s really hard to run a brick-and-mortar business because of all the overhead expenses and competition.” Having noticed a successful trend in the food truck industry, the Spencers went that direction with their business. “It was becoming more and more popular,” Mike said. Mike earned a business degree in college, and after working in health care for 22 years, he was ready to pursue an entrepreneurial venture. That’s when he and Stacey found a trolley and decided to convert it into a food truck. “We went and looked at it and wound up buying it too late in the season to start building it out, so it sat,” Mike said. This spring, the Spencers converted the trolley into a food truck and branded their business The Urban Artisan. Previously, the Spencers worked out of the Noblesville VFW branch selling food to members and through DoorDash to raise brand awareness. “We figured with the uniqueness of the trolley and the proven reviews of our food, if we did this correctly, it would be successful and we would have control over it,” Mike said. Initially, the Spencers planned to take The Urban Artisan to corporate offices during lunch time and rotate between business-

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The Urban Artisan specializes in sandwiches and French crepes. “One thing we noticed in the food truck industry is they do just sweets or just savory, and they don’t do a combination,” said Mike Spencer, a Noblesville resident and owner of The Urban Artisan. “With the trolley being as large as it is, we could offer both. If you have a sweet tooth, we could do that or savory. We have that covered. It opened up our customer base.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker With sunny days of summer, folks emerge from their dwellings into the light of day, beholding a world slowly adjusting to the persistence of this current plague. And as temperatures soar into the 90s, many seek respite in nearby lakes or pools to beat the heat. Without a pond of their own, many are driven to share space in more public settings. Wisely, establishments have undertaken physical distancing and other precautions to keep bathers safe. On one such sundeck, the skinny teen guiding guests to an appropriate spot wore plastic gloves, long, dark pants and shirt, a cap and an American flag neck scarf covering his nose and mouth. Exchanges concerning replenishment of towels led to a commendation on his mask. Embarrassed and dropping his gaze, he responded, “Thank you,” and that he’d been considering exchanging it. Too many of the educated and wealthy clientele were offended and believed that the flag was meant to endorse a political candidate, race, class or other bit of propaganda. Asked if it did, he emphatically responded, “No.” It is intended to remind him of his Dad now away serving “another” tour in Afghanistan, but the complaints led to fear for his much-needed job. The receptionist greeted visitors behind a tall plexiglass screen. Covering most of her bespectacled face was a fanciful scene of cavorting flamingos. Complimented upon her choice, she spoke of a growing collection of such masks, enough now for each day of the week. If we imagine attire to be political statement affronting our personal space, do we have standing to confront it? If we’ve always believed the pink birds to be troublesome, does her mask open the door for our rebuke?

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Something (finally) to cry about Commentary by Danielle Wilson If you’ve been following my column, you know that I have a full plate, the entrée being my father dying of canHUMOR cer. Luckily, I’ve been gifted with the extraordinary power to step outside myself during moments of emotional turmoil and find humor in my futile attempt at invulnerability. Take last Thursday, quite possibly the worst day of my 2020. It started off fine. I was back in the classroom, my three oldest children were heading to college that evening and my youngest, though bedridden with the flu (?), was improving. And then ... My daughter texted: “COVID positive.” Sonofab*&^! My principal showed up shortly thereafter to escort me from the building while my bewildered students looked on. Though embarrassed and upset, I held it together. I also remember thinking, “At least ‘The Scarlet Letter’ lady got an ‘A;’ all I got was a ‘C+.’” See? I’m particularly clever under stress!

I anticipated a breakdown once I was alone in the minivan, but years of suppressing my feelings kept the sobs at bay. I arrived home to chaos, a pleasant distraction from my predicament. Then, my sisters called a Zoom meeting, and for the next hour I stoically discussed end-of-life care for Dad. Again, no tears. I recognized my closing throat for what it was, but clung to the mantra, “Thou shall not weep!” Not on flippin’ Zoom. What finally did me in? Not the weight of losing my father or being banished from school, or even knowing that my baby was potentially very ill. No. It was stupid Amazon Prime reneging on its two-day delivery promise. I bawled like a newborn! Peace out.

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Editor, I normally read (Don Knebel’s) interesting travel column, and this time I found the one that (he) just wrote about the story of the sculpture, “Jesus in Havana,” published in Current newspapers on July 28. I have lived in Indianapolis since 1961. I am an 86-year-old born and raised in Cuba, until the arrival of the Communist dictatorship of the Castro regime that confiscated all private businesses, including the business where I worked. I want to offer my opinion on the subject; it is absurd to attribute or suggest that (Cuban sculptor Jilma) Madera has spoken such blasphemies of Christ smoking a cigar and drinking a mojito, especially when the vast majority of Cubans at the time were predominantly Catholic. This is a lie fabricated by Communists who are mostly atheists. Miguel Angel, Indianapolis it is absurd to attribute or suggest that (Cuban sculptor Jilma) Madera has spoken such blasphemies of Christ smoking a cigar and drinking a mojito, especially when the vast majority of Cubans at the time were predominantly Catholic. This is a lie fabricated by Communists who are mostly atheists.

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Masks and speed limits Editor, I am very pleased that the valid constitutional and statutory objections raised by elected officials such as Attorney General Curtis Hill and Hamilton County Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush were addressed by the governor regarding mask-wearing enforcement. As I was doing a loop during the weekend on I-465, I noticed neither IMPD nor the Indiana State Police were strictly enforcing the posted maximum speed limit of 55 mph, either. It struck me that like the purported benefits of mask wearing, following speed limits can save lives. In addition, the government actually owns the roads, unlike most places that were going to be subject to the

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mandatory mask-wearing edict. Finally, the governor, through the Indiana Dept. of Transportation, has a statutory mechanism (IN Code section 9-215-12) to address this without needing to call a special legislative session, and then enforce it later. Therefore, I called INDOT and have requested that they study the speed limit on I-465, which is rarely followed, and would encourage others to do the same. In the meantime, I would ask those that believe masks should be mandatory to only drive at or below the speed limit and use your turn signal. If it saves just one life ... Eric S. Morris, Carmel

It struck me that like the purported benefits of mask wearing, following speed limits can save lives. In addition, the government actually owns the roads, unlike most places that were going to be subject to the mandatory mask-wearing edict.

Editor, My name is Jake Madore, and I’m proud to announce my candidacy for Hamilton County treasurer. The treasurer’s office is an extremely important function of our local government that must follow county and state laws when collecting taxes. There is no room for pushing party agendas or playing favorites. But, as we have seen during the last few years, these goals are missed when we have the wrong people representing us. This is why I am running. To be a leader that will seek transparency and fairness for all the taxpayers of Hamilton County. We all want good government. Often, the ideals we place around what good government actually looks like varies between party lines. However, the office of the treasurer is not one of those good government ideals that vary. We all want a treasurer that will faithfully

collect and then lawfully manage those taxpayer dollars. That is what I will bring to this office. For those of you in Hamilton County that may be unfamiliar with me, I want you to know I am a Hoosier first and foremost. I also want you to know that I will place all Hoosier taxpayers above party lines during my term. Meaning, I will faithfully follow all Indiana laws that direct this office and offer the taxpayers transparency and the fairness they deserve. Please join me to create a better Hamilton County. We can choose to do better and to end the turmoil at the treasurer’s office. Let’s pick the candidate who won’t play politics. Let’s pick the candidate who will make Hamilton County better, for all of us. Jake Madore, Carmel, Democratic candidate for Hamilton County Treasurer’s Office.

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terview Cyd Charisse, a beautiful and leggy dance partner of Fred Astaire. My producer Here’s another look back at some of my told me that Ms. Charisse was traveling the 40-year career favorites. country and her tour was sponsored by Un deralls — or at least, that’s what I thought HUMOR A favorite moment she said. I knew Underalls was a brand of I was interviewing a panel of pantyhose, so this made perfect sense to young men who, as the result of motorcyme. Ms. Charisse failed to mention her sponcle accidents, had suffered traumatic head sor, so I decided to help her out. injuries. One of the must In 1988, I had the rare opportunity be“Underalls panelists, Jay, had very proud to to interview Cyd Charisse, a short-term memory have you as their loss. To compensate beautiful and leggy dance partner spokesperson — a for this, he jotted woman known for of Fred Astaire. My producer down notes during her beautiful legs.” told me that Ms. Charisse was the interview on a “I’m sure they mini yellow legal traveling the country and her tour would be, but my pad so he could is Inderal, was sponsored by Underalls — or sponsor keep track of the the drug I take for at least, that’s what I thought questions and anmy heart condition.” swers. Sitting next Absolute dumbest she said. I knew Underalls was a to Jay was another question I ever brand of pantyhose, so this made patient named asked perfect sense to me. John. Throughout I was at a pet the show, I confused their names, addressshop in Anderson, where the owner kept ing Jay as John and vice versa. After making a 6-foot alligator in a huge tank. When I this mistake for the fourth time, Jay broke arrived at the store, I was amused to see out in a big grin and said, “Dick, would you that the alligator had on a Channel 8 T-shirt, like to borrow my pad?” with his front legs stuck through the arm My biggest thrill holes and the logo displayed on his back. In l982, I interviewed my idol, Steve Allen. After a few basic questions about the repHe was talking about the great comics of tile, I asked, “So, Luke, can people get in the the silent era: “Chaplin was my favorite, but tank with the alligator?” where do you find people of that ilk any“No, Dick, the alligator put the T-shirt on more?” Allen asked. himself.” “You could join the Ilks Club,” I suggested, Next week, I wrap up this series up with realizing this was a totally rotten pun … but my favorite Barney stories. one that Allen might have made himself. Steve Allen cackled, as only Steve Allen could. I made my hero laugh, and I hadn’t Dick Wolfsie is an author, even started a bucket list yet. columnist and speaker. Contact A most embarrassing moment him at wolfsie@aol.com. (there were lots of others) In 1988, I had the rare opportunity to in-

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2020 anna@youarecurrent.com Outlander Up to Two factors inspired Torrie Hudson to become a photographer: $4,000 OFF Attending photoStarting at $22,321 shoots with friends PHOTOGRPAHY and watching “America’s Next Top Model.” “I only watched it for the photography and for the creative directing,” the 33-yearold Noblesville resident said. “They never showed the actual shoots enough, and I was always curious how they got that picture or what lighting they used.” That curiosity compelled Hudson to buy his first camera, a Nikon D3000, at age 19. He started photographing friends, family and objects around the house and dabbled in lighting and learned the basics of editing. Now, his photographic eye focuses more on a certain vibe than a certain subject. Fourteen years after taking up the hobby, Hudson recently left his job as an assistant manager at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Salon in Fishers and Carmel to pursue his passion full time with Torrie Hudson Photography. “What I like about photography most is, I want you or anybody to look at a picture and not just say, ‘Oh, that’s a cute person.’ I want them to look at the picture and say, ‘I feel it’ or, ‘I can imagine myself being there or imagine being in that situation,’” Hudson said. “It’s nice when you get someone who hates their picture being taken and you hang out with them for a bit and get a picture of them and they see it and they say,

‘Oh, that’s a good picture.’ “I want to bring whatever my client is trying to accomplish to life.” Now, Hudson shoots with a Nikon D810. He is self-taught, having learned the skill through research and trial and error. Reflecting on when he first started shooting, Hudson calls his early work “cringy.” “I did senior pictures for a friend’s daughter,” he said of his first organized shoot. “It’s super cringy, but when I look back at it, I’m grateful for that. At first, I was going to delete everything, but now I can go back and look at it to see my progress.” The COVID-19 pandemic helped Hudson launch his creative pursuit full time. “I had a lot of free time during (quarantine), and going back to work, I learned what was possible,” he said. “It’s scary leaving a full-time job because you have a consistent income, but in the beginning of COVID, COVID was scary because you didn’t have consistent income. But that fear went away really quickly once I was able to realize everything was going to be OK. I want to be able to spend all my time doing exactly what I’m passionate about, and I feel it’s important everybody do that because that’s the only way you can make the world a better place.” Hudson is accepting clients. He recently booked his first international photoshoot for October. Some of his past work includes photographing Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and pop stars P!nk and Cher, among other performers. For more, visit torrieh.com.

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The emergence of the novel coronavirus earlier this year presented the world with an unprecedented PANDEMIC challenge. Not since the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 have we faced such a daunting public health crisis. By late February, it was clear our health care system, government and every American citizen would need to work together to conquer this invisible enemy. Throughout this challenge, we have found inspiration in witnessing the incredible and selfless work of caregivers at the front lines of our health system and across the U.S. The doctors, nurses, facility management teams and other support teams in our hospitals are giving everything they have to meet the needs of Indiana communities. These heroes are the embodiment of our mission to serve. As we enter the fifth month of this public health crisis, I continue to take comfort in seeing the compassion and commitment of everyday citizens to protect Indiana communities, families and neighbors and help our health care heroes stop this virus. It is important to understand that COVID-19 is easily spread and can have devastating effects. Therefore, our communities should come together to use every mitigation tool at our disposal to halt its spread. Looking after each other and being neighborly is what American values are all about. We should all be taking some simple steps to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting COVID-19. For starters, we should all wear a mask or face covering while in public. Masking helps prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people, an important aspect of “source control” of the virus. Frequent hand-washing for about 20 seconds with soap and water, and refraining from touching your face, are two of the most effective ways to remove germs and prevent infection to yourself and others, requiring nothing more than a few moments of your time. This kind of hand-washing should extend beyond the pandemic and become a regular, healthy habit. And maintaining social distancing in pub-

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Center delays concert schedule to 2021, shifts focus to other programming By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com A slowdown in the national concert industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic has forced Carmel’s PERFORMANCE Center for the Performing Arts to delay its 2020-21 Center Presents concert season until the start of 2021. An initial schedule and on-sale dates for the modified season will be announced in January. Several concerts that had been rescheduled for the fall will be moved to future dates. The Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jeffrey McDermott said a decision hasn’t been made on when the season will start, but he will likely know more later this fall. “We had hoped to start in December with some holiday performances and had several booked. Unfortunately, one by one, each of the bookings ended up postponing on us due to COVID,” McDermott said. “The challenges we have as a presenting organization is the inventory of performances is national and international artists. If they don’t tour, we don’t have shows to present. There are so many variables in so many different states and communities that it doesn’t make sense for the touring arts to go out because there is no continuity of what they are able to do from one venue to another.” Another factor is the capacity limits put in place to stem the COVID-19 spread. The limits reduce ticket revenue and disrupt the economics of every performance contract. Under Indiana’s current state orders, attendance at the 1,600-seat Palladium is limited to approximately 30 percent of normal capacity. The same 30 percent limit applies to The Tarkington (500 seats) and Studio Theater (200 seats). McDermott said ticket revenue accounts for about onethird of its annual revenue. “The goal will be to have a portion of this current season occur after the new year,” McDermott said. “We are still active-

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ly booking in celebration of our 10th anniversary, which would begin with our next fiscal year of July 1, 2021.” McDermott said the nonprofit Center for the Performing Arts hosts other events besides concerts. “We have educational programming, we have rental events, and our resident companies are going on. Of course, they don’t rely on national touring parts,” McDermott said. “We’re a mission-driven nonprofit organization, so we would do things different than a for-profit organization in that we will present artists and programs that aren’t necessarily going to make money for us but are consistent with the mission.” The Center’s production team has invested in new broadcast-quality video equipment to accommodate livestreaming

of events, including a revamped “Classics in Context” classical music discussion series and the new “JazzTalk” series. The first “Classic in Context” is set for Sept. 15. The first “JazzTalk” is set for Oct. 13. Another series premiering this fall will be a new livestreaming performance series, “Live at the Center,” featuring top area and regional artists in a range of styles. “It gives us an opportunity to highlight them, and there could be some hybrid-type performances where we have a combination of live audiences socially distanced and livestreaming,” McDermott said. “The innovative part of the strategic plan we had is the desire to do livestreaming events. What the COVID-19 pandemic has done has pushed us ahead in that planning and looking do something we planned to do all along, but the urgency of it makes it that much more important to do it now.” More than 40 live events are scheduled through December, including performances by the resident companies, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and the Indiana Wind Symphony. Actors Theatre of Indiana, another resident company, has canceled its 2020-21 season, which had been slated to start Sept. 4. “We look at options where some of our resident companies can perform in the larger venues, so even with social distancing, it gets them closer to what their maximum capacity might be,” McDermott said. The education and enrichment programs include the monthly Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam performance series for families with young children; the Front Seat program, which brings high school and college students into exclusive Q&A sessions with arts and entertainment professionals; and the Palladium Bookies book discussion club and Luminaries, a weekday speaker series with performing arts presenters. These programs are continuing, either in person, online or in some combination of the two. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

My Yellow Rickshaw Summer Concert Series, Lawn at Clay Terrace, Carmel. 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Free. For more, visit clayterrace.com. Symphony on the Go Carmel Symphony Orchestra string quartet. Urban Vines, Westfield, 6 to 9 p.m., Aug. 29. Free. The Eagles Project The Eagles Project, with Carmel School of Rock opening, Federal Hill Commons Concerts. 7 p.m. Aug. 29. Free.For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org. Movies in the Park “Jumanji 2: Next Level” (PG-13), Finch Creek Park, 16233 Boden Rd., Noblesville, dusk, Aug. 28. Free.

Blues Fest lineup set for Sept. 4-5 editorial@youarecurrent.com The eighth annual Fishers Blues Fest returns Sept. 4-5 to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, hosted by Fishers Parks. Presented by IU Health Saxony, the free, twonight event includes performances by wellknown local and national award-winning blues artists in a first come, first served, limited-capacity outdoor setting with social distancing measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The performances will be from 7 to 11 p.m. with four acts each night. Matthew Socey, a WFYI radio personality, will serve as emcee. The lineup for Sept. 4 will be Kyle Bledsoe, The Agents of Redemption, Tad Robinson Band and Toronzo Cannon and the Chicago Way. The Sept. 5 lineup is John Ford, Paul Linden & The Icemen, Niki J. Crawford and The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling. Due to city and state mask mandates, masks are required to be worn any time attendees are indoors and or unable to maintain a distance of 6 feet outdoors.

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Painter featured in new gallery By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Michael Janosky grew up in Michigan City and has had a lifelong appreciation for the beauty and PAINTING splendor of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. So as a landscape artist, it is no surprise that the natural wonder of Indiana Dunes National Park is prominently featured in many of his oil paintings. “I paint in a representative style, and with my brushwork attempt to convey movement within the landscape,” said Janosky, a Noblesville resident whose work is among the first on display at the new gallery space at Hub & Spoke in Fishers. “The sky, trees and grasses provide opportunities for an artist to make a painting come alive. “I enjoy painting not only the dunes scenes (displayed in) the Hub & Spoke exhibit, but also the landscape of central Indiana.” A former artist-in-residence at Indiana Dunes National Park, Janosky is a juried-artist member of Indiana Artisan and the Indi-

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The death of George Floyd and subsequent protests had an effect on Fishers High School senior Zach Clar. MUSIC Around the time that Clar put out “Digital Candyland” as a single under his performing name BBOY ZERO, Floyd, a Black man, died as Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 8 minutes during an arrest. Chauvin, a white officer, has been charged with second-degree murder, among other charges. The incident sparked Black Lives Matter protests across the nation. “I felt like I would regret self-promoting my music, especially as a white dude, during that time,” Clar said. “I owe everything to the Black community because they have created all of the art and music that I love.” Clar’s debut album, “INDIGO,” was released July 17 on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and iTunes. All proceeds from album stream purchases of “INDIGO” and merchandise will go to the Bail Project Indianapolis chapter. The project is de-

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signed to reduce jail crowding of low-level offenders in Marion County. “I classify my music as alternative hiphop, but it’s hard to put music in genres in today’s musical climate,” he said. “I would say the artists that inspire me the most are BROCKHAMPTON, Aminé, Monte Booker, JPEGMAFIA and Jon Bellion. I have so many more but those are the core five.” Clar wrote, recorded and produced “INDIGO” by himself. Quinn Heiking, a 2019 FHS graduate, mixed and mastered the tracks. To hear BBOY ZERO’s music, visit ampl. ink/aKx5b.

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Commentary by Anna Skinner It’s hard to believe I’ve been writing this column for two years (time flies when you’re having fun and constantly stuffing your face), and I thought maybe it was time to do a brief recap of some of my favorite spots to dine. Some of the items I mention may no longer be on menus. Where to go: Oakley’s Bistro Address: 1464 W. 186th St., Indianapolis What I got: Lobster Waffle ($14.75). The Lobster Waffle is exactly what it sounds like – a basil-roasted garlic waffle topped with lobster bites, sautéed zucchini, crispy leeks, mustard cream and tomato jam. Visit Oakley’s for a quiet, cozy date spot. Where to go: 3UP Rooftop Bar Address: 201 W. Main St., Carmel What I got: Shaved Brussels ($11). A great place for small plates, great drinks and an excellent view of downtown Carmel.

Oysters Rockefeller from 1933 Lounge makes the list for some of my favorite At the Table with Anna menu items the past two years. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Where to go: Porter Books and Bread Address: 5719 Lawton Loop E. Drive, Lawrence What I got: The Vonnegut ($13). The Vonnegut is a sandwich with city ham, smoked turkey, a kosher pickle and slaw on housemade focaccia bread smeared with Dijon and garlic/black pepper mayo. Bring a good book or some work and settle in. Where to go: 1933 Lounge Address: 9707 District North Dr., Fishers  What I got: Oysters Rockefeller ($18). For patrons 21 and older, the restaurant has bar seating, tables and wing-backed leather chairs in a quiet corner, ideal for craft cocktails and good conversation.

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