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Holcomb announces new gathering restrictions By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced new social gathering restrictions last week that went PANDEMIC into effect Nov. 15 and be in place for at least a month to slow the spread of COVID-19. During a Nov. 11 press briefing, Holcomb said the Holcomb state is discarding its fivestage reopening plan. In its place, the state will use its county-level, color-coded map to determine new restrictions, which can be viewed at coronavirus.in.gov. Each county is assigned a color denoting the average score of cases per 100,000 residents and its seven-day positivity rate. Counties are assigned colors to show the level of spread. Blue indicates the lowest level, followed by yellow, orange and red. Red is the highest level. Indoor and outdoor social gatherings in orange counties will be restricted to 50 people or less. As of press time Nov. 12, all but five counties were either orange or red. None were blue. Boone and Hamilton counties were orange. Special, seasonal or commercial events planned for more than 50 people in orange counties require a safety plan and approval from a local health department. Attendance at winter indoor K-12 extracurricular and co-curricular events

To our valued readers: It seems as though it was years ago when we communicated our revised distribution plan for Noblesville, but it was actually only the end of March. Time flies when you’re battling the fallout from the pandemic, we suppose. Current in Noblesville remains exposed to the financial repercussions of the pandemic, although we’re proud to state we have retained all full-time staff at the

is limited to 25 percent capacity. Only necessary personnel and parents/guardians can attend community recreational sports events and tournaments. Red counties will be restricted to social gatherings of no more than 25 people, indoors or outdoors. As of press time, nine counties were in red. Larger gatherings require submission of a safety plan and must receive approval from a local health departBox ment. Attendance at winter indoor K-12 extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including IHSAA sports, is limited to participants, supporting personnel and parents/guardians. Local officials in red counties may consider limiting hours for the operation of bars, nightclubs and restaurants. State officials said community recreational sports leagues and tournaments may continue with participants, required personnel and parents/guardians only. Additional requirements for red counties include the suspension of senior care activities, closures of common areas and break rooms and possible visitation limits at hospitals, long-term care facilities and other congregate settings. Churches and other places of worship are exempt from all restrictions, state officials said, but are encouraged to practice mitigation efforts. Additional guidance from state health officials for holiday gatherings and events is expected some time this week. levels of compensation to which they are accustomed. As a result, we must extend our revised circulation plan for the time being. We will continue to deliver to a different 25 percent of the community, as has been the case since April 7. That means, in a four-week month, a different quadrant of the community each week will receive Current by mail. Our practice of making the newspapers available in their entirety online continues and never will change.

In response to the new restrictions, state officials said they will make $20 million available to local governments for compliance efforts, such as reviewing local event plans, public awareness and enforcement. State officials cited record-high cases, increasing death totals, resource scarcities, hospital staffing shortages and record-high hospitalizations for the new restrictions. Two weeks ago, Holcomb said social gathering restrictions in neighboring states proved ineffective in slowing the spread of the virus. On Nov. 11, Holcomb’s message was that Hoosiers need to practice mitigation efforts to help hospitals from being overwhelmed by what he called a second surge. “Our frontline medical personnel, our nurses and assistants and doctors, they’re exhausted and overwhelmed and need us all to do the things that we can on the outside that will slow the number of patients that need hospitalization and their treatment inside,” Holcomb said. “We must do all we can to protect our hospital capacity so they can protect patients and care for them.” As of Nov. 10, 2,544 Indiana residents were hospitalized with COVID-19, Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said during the same briefing. In the spring, the highest number of hospitalizations was 1,799 on April 13. Box said some hospitals are directing patients to other hospitals due to staffing shortages. The state reported a single-day record of 5,135 cases on Nov. 10.

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officials on Nov. 9 to discuss the rising caseloads and regional strategies to combat them. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett also As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in wants to work with officials in neighboring Indiana, county health officials have asked counties to stop the spread as well. In the local elected leadspring, Indianapolis had stricter PANDEMIC ers to consider regulations to stop the spread of working together COVID-19 than its neighbors. on measures to slow the spread in Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen the region. said the city will continue to work Hamilton County Health Dept. with the county and the state to Health Officer Charles Harris and slow the spread of COVID-19. HCHD Administrator Barry McNulty “The City of Noblesville has Jensen sent a letter Oct. 29 to elected ofworked with the Hamilton County ficials in the county urging collaboration, Health Dept. since the threat of the coronaeven if state officials don’t take additional virus began and we will continue to work steps to curb the pandemic. with the health department as well as other “While Governor (Eric) Holcomb has not local, state and national leaders,” Jensen explicitly stated as much, we as a county said. “The city continues to work in collabin conjunction with our municipal partners oration with the Hamilton County Health need to be prepared to act in the best inter- Dept. as well as follow Gov. Holcomb’s Back ests of Hamilton County residents without on Track plan and the latest CDC recommenthe intervention of state authorities,” the dations to ensure the health and safety of letter states. our residents and visitors.” The letter does not suggest specific steps In recent weeks, COVID-19 cases, hospitalto slow the spread beyond recommending a izations and deaths have risen in Hamilton meeting of Hamilton County commissioners County. The HCHD letter states that the and mayors and possible collaboration with county saw its average daily case count go Marion County officials. from 19 in Stage 1 of the state’s reopening Harris and McNulty did not respond to plan to eight in Stage 3. a request for comment on the letter, but “While these measures slowed the spread HCHD Emergency Preparedness Coordinator of COVID-19, it is safe to say those measures Christian Walker addressed it in a video rewere unsustainable for our economy and leased by the HCHD on Nov. 2. our residents,” the letter states. “We understand that a lot of our resThe county saw 13 average cases per day idents work in Marion County and the in Stage 4, 40 cases per day in Stage 4.5 surrounding counties and reside here, so and 52 new cases per day in Stage 5, with we are interconnected,” Walker said in the more than 113 cases per day since the letter video. “That’s what this letter was, saying, was sent. As of press time, the highest daily ‘Let’s sit down with the elected officials total in the county was 215 cases on Nov. 5. from the municipalities. Let’s start looking Hamilton County had 16 COVID-19 deaths at, ‘Do we need to take a more proactive from June 1 to Sept. 30 but had 17 in October, approach from a governmental stance, or with deaths reported on five consecutive do we continue down the path we’re going days the last week in October. That hadn’t down right now?’” happened since early May. Mayors in the county met with the counWatch the HCHD video at youtu.be/ ty commissioners and health department u02uDzTcVkU.

The City of Noblesville has worked with the Hamilton County Health Dept. since the threat of the coronavirus began and we will continue to work with the health department as well as other local, state and national leaders.”

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The Cooper House will conduct a virtual fundraiser Nov. 18-19 with a goal of raising $1 million. GIVING BACK The Cooper House, a nonprofit that supports birth parents throughout the foster care process, needs the funds to purchase a home in downtown Noblesville. When a home is purchased, The Cooper House — a nonprofit — will be able to provide more services to Hamilton County families and kids in the Dept. of Child Services’ system. The virtual fundraiser, called “A Home for Hope,” will offer giveaways and educational content about foster care while requesting donations. “The money that is raised over the course of those two days will go specifically to purchase a home in the downtown Noblesville area,” said Westfield resident Brooke Howe, founder of The Cooper House. “We are currently serving families and kiddos and parents in DCS in (a variety of) ways right now. However, to start fully serving our families with visitation space and support

Back, from left, Kynzlee, Brooke and Kyle Howe. Front, from left, Elsie, Harlem, Bryson, Ethan and Emma Howe. (File photo)

groups and parenting classes, we need our own home. That’s the goal.” The fundraiser will include videos from birth parents, and there will be a video from a former foster youth in the area who will share and explain why a house will help families in crisis. The Cooper House fundraiser will be conducted on the organization’s Facebook and Instagram pages. For more, visit the cooperhouseindiana. com.

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Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), provided 5,000 backpacks and 104,400 school supplies to local community organizations to help provide assistance to underserved children in the communities served by IMCU for the 2020 school year. Since 2006, Indiana Members Foundation has donated 59,000-plus backpacks and 1,061,400-plus school supplies to students in need in the communities served by Indiana Members Credit Union. Indiana Members Foundation partnered with the following organizations for its 2020 backpack donation: Family Promise of Hendricks County, Academics for Zionsville Community Schools, Morgantown Volunteer Fire Dept., Merciful HELP Center of Camel, Johnson County Fast Track, Beech Grove City Schools, Open Doors- Westfield, Franklin Township Schools, Grace Mission/Sunrise Mission, Muncie Mission, Noblesville Schools, Boys & Girls Club-Marion, Chin Community of Indiana, Teacher Locker-Evansville, Clarksville Community Schools Corp., Chapelwood Elementary and Indy BackPack Attack. (Submitted photo)

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Noblesville resident’s pageant success continues By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jessica Hopper got a late start in the pageant world. She didn’t start competing until a few years ago. ACHIEVEMENT Hopper, however, has enjoyed a lot of success the past three years. Hopper, 27, was the fourth runner-up in the Miss United States pageant in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., which ended Oct. 21. “They cut it short because usually we will do activities like sign autographs, but with COVID, they limited our events and kept us there for four days,” she said. The Noblesville resident was chosen Miss United States Indiana by her application after the May pageant was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hopper didn’t find out she won until August. “Once I made the top five, I had to immediately give a one-minute speech on my platform and why I should be Miss United States,” said Hopper, whose platform is finding safe homes for children. Hopper was approached about competing for a Miss Earth title after finishing fourth runner-up. She is still undecided about pursuing it. “I really like my Miss Indiana United States title and there is a lot of good I can do with it,” Hopper said. “On the American side, people know that better, so they are more likely to listen to me. Even though Miss Earth is a grand slam pageant, it’s more for models. But I like to focus on the pageants (that have) a message. We’re undecided where we are going next, but I might finish out my reign as Miss Indiana United States.” The Miss United States competition included interview, swimsuit, evening gown and personal platform promise categories. The opening number was a runway show for Johnathan Kayne, a fashion designer who had competed on the Bravo series “Project Runway.” It’s the 20th anniversary of the movie “Miss Congeniality,” which used Miss United States as a backdrop. “They did a documentary on this year’s pageant, which is supposed to be released in January,” Hopper said. “They are doing a televised version of our pageant, but they said it would be a month from now before it was on TV.”

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Hamilton County forms bicentennial commission By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

ple. That’s why we’re very glad Hamilton County Tourism is a part of this because they can help do the planning and strategic Despite the ongoing uncertainty during work and things like that,” he said. “My the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton County job as historian is to point out the arc of Historian David the history and get the material HISTORY Heighway said it is together.” important to begin Heighway said he wants to make planning for the Hamilton County sure the history is accurate. 2023 bicentennial. “My job is to make sure we are The longtime Noblesville resident talking about significant history,” has been named to serve on the he said. Bicentennial Commission appointed Heighway said the county’s hisHeighway by the county commissioners. Countory has been written through the ty Clerk Kathy Kreag Williams and County years. Surveyor Kenton Ward will co-chair the “But as time goes on, we’ve researched commission. all sorts of aspects of county history that “We’re just in the planning stages. Obvihasn’t been looked at yet, so we have new ously, things are iffy for the next couple of material,” Heighway said. “We want to make years, so we’ll have to see what happens,” sure that gets included.” Heighway said. “This is the first initial step. Heighway said he has been encouraging Getting input from Kathy Williams and the the creation of a commission for the past various township trustees is going to be re- couple of years. ally important because we have some ideas, “When Indianapolis started working on but we want to know how people want to its bicentennial, it was a good five years celebrate.” out,” Heighway said. “They spent five years Williams served on the 175th celebration working on it, but unfortunately, that was team. for this summer. So, all their plans went by “Hamilton County has so many deep-rootthe wayside because no one could interact, ed traditions as well as the many changes and it blew back on them. Life can take that have come with our growth,” Williams some strange turns, so we’ll try to make stated. “I look forward to celebrating it all.” sure we don’t get caught out in the same The commission’s executive committee ways there.” also includes Jessica Petty, Hamilton County The commission is slated to launch beHistorical Society; Brenda Myers and Sarah fore the end of 2020, then meet quarterly Buckner, Hamilton County Tourism; and a in 2021, nine times in 2022, monthly in voluntary treasurer to be elected from the 2023 and once in 2024 to review a program township appointments. Regular reports to assessment. the Hamilton County Board of CommissionThe public will have opportunities to ers will be made. get involved in the bicentennial through “We’d like to get a new county history committee membership, by signing up for written. That would be a great thing,” special projects, submitting programming Heighway said. “It doesn’t matter what ideas and using some of the materials for is going on in the world, we can get that classrooms and clubs that will be developed done.” for the celebration. Heighway said an education component A web portal is set to be developed by will likely be developed for the schools. early 2021 to allow anyone interested in As a historian, Heighway said his primary knowing more to sign up for email informarole is to provide data. tion or to serve on a committee. “I will leave the organizing to other peo-

“We’d like to get a new county history written. That would be a great thing. It doesn’t matter what is going on in the world, we can get that done.”

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Guerin Catholic boys make state cross country finals for first time By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

From left, Guerin Catholic runners Evan McNeany, Ethan Hines, Dominic Stein, Nicholas Schramm, Gavin Morrow, Austin Callahan and Holden King. (Submitted photo)

Callahan, Schramm, Morrow and McNeany are Westfield residents. King and Hines are from Carmel and Stein is a Fishers resident. Tom Gallagher, Guerin’s director of cross country for boys and girls, said it’s the culmination of something that had in the making for six or seven years. “We had some great senior leaders that kind of planted the seed with these guys when they were freshmen and sopho-

mores,” Gallagher said. Gallagher’s son, Quinn, qualified for the state meet three consecutive years as an individual. As a senior, Quinn Gallagher was fifth in the 2018 state meet and earned the Mental Attitude Award for boys cross country. “These guys were sophomores at the time, and they committed to continue to work harder and devoted their summers to running,” Tom Gallagher said. “They gleaned

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Guerin Catholic High School seniors had made it their mission to qualify for the IHSAA Boys Cross CounACHIEVEMENT try State Finals as a team for the first time in school history. The Golden Eagles not only did that but managed a 10th-place finish at the Oct. 31 state meet at Terre Haute. The Golden Eagles missed ninth place by one point. “It’s been cool to see how some of the previous classes kind of set the tone for this class, and they have taken ahold of it and run with it over the four years,” said Tom Ohlman, who has been head coach since 2017. “They learned from the upperclassmen and now have been able to show what they are able to do.” Dominic Stein was Guerin Catholic’s top state finisher in 49th place, followed by teammate Austin Callahan in 50th. The five seniors are Stein, Callahan, Glenn Morrow, Holden King and Nicholas Schramm. The other two Guerin runners were junior Evan McNeany and sophomore Ethan Hines.

as much as they could on how to hydrate, different nutrition tips and different stretching. They banded together.” Gallagher said having five runners in the same class with the same goal of making state helped them push each other to get better. Assistant Coach Tom Ohlman said there is a good group of young runners returning. “It was good to see the younger runners not competing cheering them on (at the state meet),” Ohlman said. “They can see it doesn’t take crazy, awesome talent to make it happen. It just takes the hard work of showing up every day.” Callahan said competing in the state finals was a goal four years in the making. “So to finally make it was an extremely significant milestone for our cross country program,” Callahan said. “Day in and day out, we put the work in to be able to represent Guerin Catholic in the state meet and this was just the culmination of that work. Placing as a top 10 team in the state after barely being considered a contender the year before was definitely something that I, along with my fellow seniors, will cherish for a lifetime.”

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Ward elected to AIC board — Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward was elected First Vice President of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) Board of Directors. He began his term on Nov. 1. Board elections were held during the AIC’s Virtual Annual Conference in September.

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NFD seeking donations — The Noblesville Fire Dept. is seeking assistance from the community to ensure local families have a joyous holiday season. The fire department is currently accepting donations for its annual food and toy drive to benefit more than 100 less-fortunate families in Noblesville. This year is the 43rd anniversary since the program started. The fire department has partnered with Kroger for food needs and Meijer for toys. The fire department is accepting canned goods, non-perish-

able food items and new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 4. Donations may be dropped off at any of the Noblesville Fire Stations or at Noblesville City Hall, 16 South 10th St. Deliveries to the families will take place Dec. 12. Chamber offers Small Business Saturday Live — The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce is allowing businesses to be featured on an all-day live stream on Facebook during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28. The live stream will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more, interested businesses should visit ow.ly/xEUk50CiecN. City, Nickel Plate Arts looking for artists — The City of Noblesville and Nickel Plate Arts are currently seeking 2D and 3D artists to exhibit in December 2020 and the entire

2021 season at the City Hall Art Gallery. Selected artwork will hang in the gallery for approximately one month. The program will showcase artwork by local artists in the Hamilton County region. Submission deadline is Dec. 1. For more, visit nickelplatearts.org/uncategorized/ noblesville-seeking-art-for-gallery/. Recorder honored — The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Hamilton County Recorder Jennifer Hayden received the 2020 Outstanding Recorder Award. The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service. Hayden has served in the Hamilton County Recorder’s Office since 1984.

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Steve Nation, a retired Hamilton County judge, is a member of the program’s task force. “The guardianship program permits us to care for those Hamilton County now has a program to help adults in who once cared for us,” Nation stated. “In light of the proneed of assistance in living independently. jected increase in the elderly population in Hamilton County The Hamilton County Volunteer Advocates for Seniors in the next five years, the need for this type of program is or Incapacitated Adults Guardiangreater than ever. By serving the elderly in our comSERVICE ship Program was started this year munity with this program, we not only invest in the through a grant from the Indiana culture of our county, but also take the opportunity State Supreme Court and the Hamilton County to thank our seniors who have given so much of court. Guardianship Program Director Stephanie their lives to ensure that individuals in the next Seeger joined the program in May. The program’s generation will have better lives and futures.” activity picked up during the summer. Seeger said some older people have family in the Seeger said Hamilton County didn’t have a area, which helps. Seeger program previously. The program is run by the No“But a lot of people’s family members are out of blesville-based Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County in a state, or the person’s family might be aging themselves or partnership with the courts. have children to care for,” Seeger said. “If the court declares “The biggest benefit as we have increasing numbers of a person incapacitated and they are no longer able to care our population aging (is), we are seeing an increase in the for their person or their estate, then they need someone to number of the people who need assistance to be able to serve as their guardian. If they are a resident of Hamilton continue living with independence and dignity,” Seeger said County and they don’t have anyone else able or willing to Through the program, Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton serve, our program can be named guardian. We prioritize a County will serve as the court-appointed legal guardian of person’s wishes. incapacitated adults in Hamilton County and provide assis“We do not make money off the program. It’s a service for tance through trained volunteers. There is no cost to the the county.” people and their families for the assistance. Seeger said the program trains volunteer advocates who

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Senior walking club scheduled — Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. will conduct a senior walking club from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays through October. The club will meet at Forest Park Shelter 3, 701 Cicero Rd. It is designed for ages 50 and older. Hamilton County Invasives Partnership receives award — The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership was awarded the 2020 Weed Wrangler Award at the annual Indiana Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Conference, which was held virtually on Aug. 20. Weed Wrangle is a national program that highlights the importance of managing invasive species, celebrates native plant communities and provides action through hands-on invasive species management in green spaces. Election information — The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has updated Vote411.org to provide information about the fall elections. Topics include absentee voting, registering to vote, candidate information, polling locations and more. Learn more about the local LWV chapter at facebook. com/LWVofHamiltonCountyIndiana. COVID-19 complaint line ‚ The Hamilton County Health Dept. has established a COVID-19 complaint line at 317-776-8237. Callers are asked to limit complaints to employees and staff at restaurants, bars and food stores not complying with the mask mandate. Complaints related to patrons of these establishments should be directed to the business owner.

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time annually,” he said. “We have summer help, too, so we get close to 80 people.” When Huffman became commissioner Dave Huffman now has more time for in 2007, his department managed 406 his woodworking hobby and spending time miles of streets and 47 roundabouts comwith his grandchildren. pared to today’s 544 miles and 134 LEGACY Huffman, 60, retired roundabouts. Oct. 30 after more than “The two things I’m very proud 32 years with the City of Carmel of (are), the work we’ve done in Street Dept. After joining the degetting the snow removal quicker partment in April 1988, Huffman beand more efficiently without addcame interim street commissioner ing a lot of people,” Huffman said. in 2007 and was appointed officially “We updated the equipment and Huffman in December of that same year. we added wing plows on some of “It’s just the right time. I’ve been there our salt trucks and wing plows on smaller long enough,” said Huffman, who lives in trucks. Now we need fewer people to do Noblesville with his wife, Karen. “I was the same amount of work. When I first going to retire earlier this year, but when started, we used to do a city plow in 15 COVID hit I postponed it. Now that we have hours, and now our best effort has been everything in place, I felt it was more appro- four. We’ve knocked the time down, so it’s a priate now than earlier. I’ve got one grandcost savings to the city, a time saver on the son that is four months old and another equipment and the people. (I’m also proud grandchild due in December, so I’m looking of) getting all the streetlights changed over forward to spending time with them.” to LED lights, which cuts 48 percent off the Operations Manager Terry Killen, who has electricity consumption on the streetlights.” been with the department since 1991, will LED lights installation started in 2009 replace Huffman as commissioner. Huffman with funds from an American Recovery and said Killen has been his right-hand man and Reinvestment Act grant. Huffman said there it will be a smooth transition. was $600,000 in grant money to use. The department experienced tremendous “It’s been a great experience getting to growth during Hufman’s time there. know several people,” Huffman said, who “We went from a department of eight to a had a banking career before going to work department of 52 full time and about 15 part for the street department.

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Speech lauds veterans as teammates, leaders By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Retired U.S. Air Force Major Matt Modleski learned many valuable lessons during his time in the military. VETERANS DAY “Through those 20 years, I met my best friends in life and served alongside fellow veterans on awesome teams and alongside awesome leaders,” Modleski said. Modleski was the keynote speaker Nov. 10 for the Carmel Veterans Day virtual ceremony. Modleski, Orchard Software executive vice president of business and corporate development, is a Noblesville resident who formerly lived in Carmel. He enlisted in the Air Force when he was 17. He served three years as a jet mechanic, four years as an air Retired U.S. Air Force Major Matt Modleski traffic controller and then flew jets for 13 speaks during Carmel’s Veteran’s Day virtual years, seven in the F-10 and six in the F-16. ceremony. (Screenshot) Two of those years were as a member of the USAF demonstration squad known as we call the mission,” he said. “They do that the Thunderbirds. with selflessness, service before self that Modleski’s short speech focused on veter- all people who have veteran friends have seen. Today, we honor that selflessness ans as teammates and leaders. because it’s something we could use more “First as teammates, my veteran friends all share a sense of common purpose, whatT:4.7667" of in our day-to-day existence.”

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Humane Society aims to align city animal ordinances By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

own animal ordinance and enforcement mechanisms. Now, Stevens is working to align Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and The Fishers City Council unanimously Westfield’s animal ordinances with the approved to align its animal ordinance county’s. Carmel has already approved with Hamthe new ordinance, and Fishers CITY COUNCIL ilton Coundid so at its October council ty’s. The meeting. Stevens plans to target Humane Society for Hamilton Westfield next. County is working to ensure “All the cities should esseneach city’s ordinances align with tially adopt the same language the county’s for consistency. in order for there to be consis“It came out of the situation tency across the county when Stevens in Arcadia where there was a it comes to animal ordinances German shepherd breeder who had fallen and our ability to consistently educate under scrutiny in the news,” HSHC Execpeople and enforce it,” Stevens said. utive Director Rebecca Stevens said. “It “We were getting calls at the Humane was so cold, and a lot of the dogs were Society about dogs tied up outside, and left outside, and people were unhappy. it’s zero degrees or animal cruelty cases, Our ordinance at the time didn’t have and it has been an ongoing battle for us any language regarding temperature or to achieve consistency and something anything. It was incredibly outdated.” that’s comprehensive and be able to The Hamilton County Commissionreally educate and inform the public of ers approached Stevens and Hamilton what’s acceptable or not.” County Animal Control Coordinator Doug Stevens hopes Westfield and NoblesSandford about collaborating to update ville will align their ordinances with the the county’s ordinance. county’s by year’s end. “We did our work and research, look“It’s a huge win. It’s long overdue, and ing at ordinances across the country and I think it’s a win for everybody,” Stevens best practices,” Stevens said. “We looked said. “I think we thought about the proat Marion County, and we took what we cess really strategically in terms of it thought was the best of all these and being done by both an animal welfare put together a proposal approved in advocate alongside a law enforcement Hamilton County at the county level in officer, because we wanted to make September 2019.” sure from both perspectives it was Each municipality, however, had its covered.”

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A year after a nearly fatal cardiac emergency, Carmel broadcaster biking again By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For Kristine Rickard, it was a one-word note that finally made her cry. She went into action mode PROFILE when her husband, Jeff, stumbled into their Carmel house in November 2019 after raking leaves, clutching his chest and doubled over in pain. She rushed him to the hospital and remained calm during and after his surgery, even when it soon became apparent there were serious complications. She didn’t panic when he coded twice -- once for 27 minutes -- as the medical team did everything it could to help him cling to life. No, it was three days later, when Jeff, an avid cyclist, regained consciousness and learned what had happened to his 56-yearold body and what it could mean for his future. He was unable to talk, so he passed his wife a note that simply read, “Ride?” That’s when the tears began to flow. “It was not that he wasn’t going to be able to function, but I know how he is if there’s something he’s passionate about and he’s not able to do it,” said Kristine, an attorney and daughter of a surgeon. “That’s what’s going to impact him as a person and who he is.” NOT GIVING UP For Jeff, an ESPN and SiriusXM sports radio host and program director at Emmis Communications, the heart attack came as a complete shock. The former college football player was in top shape, ate a mostly healthy diet and had recently received a clean bill of health from his physician. But when the symptoms suddenly hit, he knew exactly what was happening. Minutes later, he arrived in the IU Health North emergency room, where surgeons placed a stent to keep blood flowing through the affected artery. But shortly after being moved to the recovery room, it became clear something wasn’t right, and his heart stopped beating. The medical team had to shock Jeff’s heart three times and administer CPR to bring back a heartbeat, but he soon coded again for 27 minutes. As medical staff fought to keep him alive, they realized an artery had been nicked during the initial surgery, causing blood to fill the membrane surrounding the heart and preventing it from beating. As lifesaving efforts contin-

Jeff Rickard rides his bike near the Montana/Wyoming border during a race circa 1990. (Submitted photos)

Jeff Rickard suffered a heart attack and complications in November 2019 that led to months of cardiac rehab to regain his strength.

Jeff Rickard pauses with his bicycle in September, 10 months after his heart attack.

CARDIAC REHAB BENEFITS Jeff Rickard credits IU Health’s cardiac rehab program for helping him return to cycling, but its benefits extend beyond regaining a normal routine. Darrika Van, IU Health Methodist Hospital cardiac rehab manager, said research shows that those who complete the program are less likely to suffer another cardiac event, and for those who do, it is less likely to be fatal. Van said she frequently sees patients like Rickard, who are living a healthy lifestyle but may have an unknown predisposition to heart disease. “One of the challenges is that usually fit people don’t ever think it will happen to them,” she said, adding that Rickard’s

healthy habits likely delayed his heart attack and assisted in his recovery. To promote heart health, Van recommends knowing family history, visiting the doctor for routine exams, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Rickard said it’s important for everyone to be in tune with their bodies so they know when something isn’t right, a step he credits with helping to save his life. “If something is off or wrong, pay attention,” he said. IU Health offers cardiac rehab at its Methodist (Indianapolis), Saxony (Fishers) and West (Avon) hospitals. The program lasts from four to 36 weeks, depending on the severity of the case. Learn more at iuhealth.org.

ued, a doctor used a large needle to drain the heart sac, allowing Jeff to become stable enough to be flown by helicopter to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. “That team of people that night would not let me go,” Jeff said. “I get emotional even thinking about it right now. I know they probably look at it as it’s their job and that’s what they do, but that team that night wouldn’t give up on me. I don’t know how to repay something like that. It’s amazing.” Soon, it appeared Jeff would survive the ordeal, but it wasn’t initially clear if his brain had suffered irreversible damage after being deprived of oxygen for so long. Two days after he regained consciousness, Kristine knew Jeff’s mental faculties had returned as they watched a Colts game on television and he began criticizing the team’s defensive philosophy. But whether he would ever ride a bike again was another story. ‘I WAS COMPLETELY SPENT’ During Jeff’s week in the intensive care unit, he began a long journey of cardiac rehab to strengthen his heart enough to get back to his normal routine. It wasn’t easy at first. “I’m an endurance athlete. Typically, if I feel like going for a 75-mile or 100-mile ride that day, I can wake up and decide where I want to go,” he said. “I could not walk to the end of the hall and back without feeling like I was completely spent.” As Jeff, a father of two, made the trip to IU Health Methodist hospital three times a week for rehab, he slowly began to regain his strength. At first, he could barely walk, but eventually he was able to use a treadmill to increase his speed, endurance and intensity. He was nearly done with the rehab program when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and forced him to stay home, but he had made enough progress to begin biking again on his own. Now, nearly a year after his heart attack, Jeff is back on the road, enjoying the fall weather by biking upward of 50 miles at a time. It’s come as no surprise to Kristine, who fondly remembers her new husband biking 10,000 feet up a volcano on their honeymoon in 2004 when most people — including herself — only bike down. “I know how healthy and strong and how stubborn he is,” Kristine said. “He was not going to let something like this hold him back from allowing him to function in life at his fullest.”

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DISPATCHES Best and Brightest nominations — Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is seeking nominations for its 17 annual Indy’s Best and Brightest event, which will honor 100 of central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals, age 40 and younger, in 10 industry categories. One winner from each category will be announced in March 2021. Visit indysbestandbrightest.org to make a nomination through Nov. 20. Legislative internships — Applications are open for paid internships with the Indiana State Democratic Caucus. Interns are assigned to assist legislators and staff as they expand their knowledge of the Indiana General Assembly and legislative process. For more information and to learn how to apply, visit indianasenatedemocrats.org/ opportunities/internships. COVID-19 grants — Two Hamilton County organizations are among recipients of $500,000 awarded by IU Health to organizations statewide to address community needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Carmel-based Trinity Free Clinic received $11,600 to purchase equipment to support deep cleaning and to purchase two touch-free temperature scanner kiosks. Noblesville-based Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County received $25,000 to fund its Crisis Response Plan for low-income seniors and virtual programming to keep seniors connected to each other. Early education rankings — Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked Indiana as having the worst early education system in the nation. Among metrics WalletHub considered are shares of school districts that offer a state pre-K program to the number of pre-K quality benchmarks met and total reported spending per child enrolled in pre-K. Learn more and see the rankings at wallethub.com/edu/e/stateswith-the-best-and-worst-early-educationsystems/62668/. Real estate statistics — The residential real estate market in Noblesville saw an active October 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, $305,334 was the average sale price for a Noblesville home, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to this time last year. Homes in Noblesville left the market more quickly in October 2020 than October 2019, selling 46.3 percent faster, and spending only 22 days on the market. The average price per square foot for a Noblesville home also increased, up 12.8 percent to $139.36.

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Compared to an average year, Versiti is down more than 50 percent in donations, or nearly 20,000 units of blood. O-negative and O-positive blood donors are most needed. Versiti Blood Center of Indiana has donor centers in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Greenwood, Terre Haute and Lafayette. Open Doors of Washington Township seeks volunteers The Westfield-based Open Doors of Washington Township is seeking volunteers to work on Monday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. Duties are signing clients in and assisting them with their shopping. If interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Ann Godby at 317-867-8670 or 317-625-5752. MVEF receives grant The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation has received a $12,000 Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund grant which will benefit Mt. Vernon students. The grant is made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and awarded by the United Way of Central Indiana. The Lilly Endowment donated a total of $1,712,500 to help meet needs affected by the pandemic in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties. The funds given to MVEF will be used to sustain operations and/or provide

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Small Business Saturday will include livestream shopping event By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Small Business Saturday will add a unique feature this year. The City of Noblesville, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, Nickel Plate Arts and Noblesville Main Street have combined to create the Love Noblesville Network, which will present a livestream shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28. The event will be streamed on Noblesville Main Street’s Facebook page. The event will feature Noblesville’s small businesses, artisans and organizations in prerecorded or live in-studio segments. There will be tours of businesses and restaurants. In addition, there will be live music, special guests and artisan features. Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 by American Express to encourage shoppers to shop local instead of at big box stores. It is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving. “Small Business Saturday has always been a big day for our local retailers and a fun day for our residents,” Noblesville Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob DuBois said. “Together with our Love Noblesville Network organization, we are taking steps to ensure the spirit and impact of Small Business Saturday continues. Our webcast, Dubois online marketplace and universal gift card will together provide Noblesville residents the tools they need to support our small businesses and our neighbors.” Nickel Plate Arts Executive Director Aili McGill said the event is even more crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Small Business Saturday is often the McGill single-most profitable day in the year for small shops and artisans, and in this year, where small stores have been so challenged by COVID-19 restrictions and the downturn in the economy, it’s more important than ever,” McGill said. “Many artisans in the Nickel Plate Arts network make more than 50 percent of their profits for the year in the fourth quarter of the year, and most of those profits come in on Small Business Saturday. This year, many artisans are balancing in-person shopping opportunities with online sales. “No matter how you support them, please consider shopping from local small businesses this year that will keep your money in your community and ensure that our local arts and cultural businesses stay open.” Lorna Oskouie, executive director of Noblesville Main Street, said the small business celebration is one of her favorite days of the year.

Many shops in Noblesville will offer discounts on Small Business Saturday. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

“It is not only the official start of the Christmas season but it is such a demonstration of everyone coming together to support our downtown,” Oskouie said. “Business owners and all of our organizations have been working together since August to come up with a plan to safely have shoppers downtown or online all day as this Small Business Saturday is more important than most.” For more, visit noblesvillechamber.com.

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Although it’s billed Small Business Saturday, many merchants are starting their sales Nov. 27 (Black Friday) and extending it to a few days. Rhonda King, who opened Thistle & Thyme Home Store, 29 S. 9th St., in July, said customers will receive a 10 percent discount all weekend. There will be free curbside pickup and free local delivery within 10 miles. She said customers may enter a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. “Our store has sponsored a family of six for the holidays,” King said. “Our customers may donate $5 and receive a handmade ornament, made by our very own elves. It will be a blessing to both the family and our customers to give and receive. Our project is called ‘Shim-Shim-A-Tree.’ Our handmade ornaments are painted wooden shims and designed to hang on a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere you desire to hang it.” Jayson Manship, owner of Moonshot Games, 50 N. 9th St.,

pointed out the big box stores have extended their Black Friday deals throughout an entire month this year. “It’s smart in that it minimizes crowds for COVID, but it also makes it really hard on brick-and-mortar, mom-and-pop retail stores to compete against a month of deals,” Manship said. “I’m excited that the city, chamber and Noblesville merchants are thinking about driving people downtown in a coordinated yet responsible way. The pandemic has been rough for most small businesses, so I’m really encouraged by the outpouring of support to shop local this holiday season. It means the world to us.” Manship said Moonshot plans to offer special events and deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Kids Adventure Sunday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. “Black Friday we’ll have doorbuster deals starting at 5 a.m. and will have mega deals on known games from big brands,” Manship said. “(On) Small Business Saturday we are offering sweet deals on puzzles, toys and more. Sunday is a day full of fun programming for kids: Pokémon, a magic show and a princess scavenger hunt. And we’ll be giving out free gifts each day just for stopping in.” Amber Noone, owner of Bash Boutique, 884 Logan St., will offer a free gift with a $75 purchase. “Small Business Saturday is extremely important to us because it allows us to thank our loyal customers for supporting local businesses and appreciating having us in their cities, and we can offer specials that give our customers extra incentives for shopping with us,” Noone said.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Sometimes, things just don’t work out as expected. Sometimes, things are complicated by weather or act of God or old-fashioned bad luck. Sometimes, our expectations were not right from the beginning. And, yes, sometimes, the folks on the other side of the transaction are just not getting the job done. They didn’t do what they promised – and they probably couldn’t have done it even if they’d tried. We shake our collective fists in the air and exclaim, “Why did you agree to do this if you were not able?” Don’t they understand the frustration they’ve caused? But what does it really matter? Sure, we built up our expectations – maybe they even helped to do it. We relied upon other people to deliver on time and as promised. They did not, yet we did our part. We showed up prepared and ready to go. Now, we wait for them. Even worse, we do their work to help them catch-up – in part for kindness and in part so we don’t have to wait any longer. Why does it seem to matter so much? Are a few minutes here or there really going to make much difference in a lifetime of minutes? Do we have a low tolerance for inconvenience? High performers consistently deliver. It goes with the job. So, it stands to reason that such expectations would be universally applied. But what of the middle and low performers? What of the high performer having a bad day? What’s the limit on our reasonable expectations? And if we give in too soon, do we fail to keep standards high? Are we further pushing our culture down the slope into decline? If we expect too little, are we dooming ourselves to endless banality? Or, if we expect too much, are we inviting unhappiness and failure?

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Dance fever coming on Commentary by Danielle Wilson Guess what, folks. In a few short days, I’ll be heading down to my youngest daughter’s first dance competition of HUMOR the year in good ole Nashville, Tenn. Because, you know, why not? Amid a global pandemic, the holiday rush and a presidential election season like no other, who wouldn’t want to spend a weekend trapped in a hotel/convention center with hundreds of bedazzled kids, their screaming parents, and enough false eyelashes to create a small army of black cats? The show must go on! And in one sense, I’m actually relieved to be returning to a normal part of our pre2020 lives. I’ve missed seeing her team on stage, the inevitable costume malfunctions and the joy and angst that envelop teenage girls who perform high-energy routines in low-cut leotards. I’ve also missed the social aspect of being judgy with the other moms. A little wine plus a little cattiness equals a whole lot of laughter and the occasional

pants-peeing. But given the general state of affairs and the timing of this event, I can’t say I’m thrilled. My tiny dancer has already had COVID-19, along with most of her friends, but I have not. Somehow, I’ve managed to survive almost four months of in-person teaching without contracting the plague. How crazy stupid will I feel if I end up sick simply because I borrowed a contaminated can of Aqua Net to cement a low bun? Ugh. So, we’ll wear our masks and sit 6-feet apart and remember to sanitize as if it is the plague. And I’ll cheer for her and comfort her and remember that life, like the show, must go on. Peace out.

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And in one sense, I’m actually relieved to be returning to a normal part of our pre- 2020 lives. I’ve missed seeing her team on stage, the inevitable costume malfunctions and the joy and angst that envelop teenage girls who perform high-energy routines in low-cut leotards.

Editor, Now that the election is over and Victoria Spartz has been declared the winner, I’d like to express my disgust at the campaign run by both her and her opponent, Christina Hale. Voters were bombarded by TV ads around the clock for weeks, with each candidate offering nothing but half-truths and innuendo about the other. There was little explanation about what each candidate would do for her constituents if elected, although toward the end, Hale did say she would fight for health care for all Hoosiers. As for Spartz, all we know is that she is against socialism (which she defines as communism) and will stand with President Trump, which is now moot. She told us nothing about her plans for any of our major concerns — health care, climate control, taxes, the pandemic — and absolutely nothing about how she will work with Democrats to achieve any of those goals. Both candidates behaved badly. It would behoove Spartz to now step forward and explain what she can actually do for us, rather than continue dog-whistle rallying cries to Trump’s base. Pamela Jackson, Noblesville

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Every Sunday morning, we Zoom with our fellow church members. We begin by praying … that the link will work. I HUMOR don’t like Zoom. I always fear I’ll end up in the center square, and I’m not as funny as Paul Lynde on “Hollywood Squares.” Or worse, I’ll be in a bottom square and I’m not as good looking as the father on “The Brady Bunch.” Some people just put up a photo of themselves because they are having a bad hair year. I hate being on camera. On TV, I made my photographer pull way back once I turned 65. I wanted viewers to know they were watching the news and not a rerun of “The Walking Dead.” When we have Wi-Fi issues during Zoom services, my face freezes and people don’t know if I’m thinking about the sermon or

have just fallen asleep. One of the newer church members forgot to mute herself and said to her husband, “He had a lot more personality on TV.” I slouch, so I look like I married a younger woman — one who’s 2 feet taller than I am. And then, all you can see is the very top of my head. Several people have texted my wife and asked her why my hairline receded so much during the pandemic. We sometimes use FaceTime. We never know whether to choose the vertical or horizontal orientation on the phone. Mary Ellen and I sat on the couch once and experimented with different positions (that sounds like a lot more fun than it was). Last week, we FaceTimed with our friends, the Goslings, at dinnertime to enjoy our meals while we chatted. The Goslings heated a Trader Joe’s pizza. We picked one up from a local pizzeria. I’m not a com-

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Feinstein, Patty to present free holiday show for online audience By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com As artistic director of the Carmel-based Center for the Performing Arts and founder of the Great American CONCERT Songbook, Michael Feinstein was eager to give a performance at the Palladium. “To have the opportunity to reconnect and do a concert as we head into the holiday season is something fortifying for me and (am) happy for the community as well,” Feinstein said. “(The) making of music is important in all our lives because music is a great normalizer and brings us back to our hearts. Especially as we move into the holiday season, music will remind of holidays past and hopefully will bring us a little peace and healing.” “Home for the Holidays” featuring Feinstein and special guest Sandi Patty will be livestreamed free at 8 p.m. Nov. 20 from the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “(Patty) is pure love,” Feinstein said. “She is going to do some solo numbers and I think we have one duet planned for the end of the show.” Feinstein has performed with Patty before through the years. “It’s always warm and comfortable,” he said. Feinstein said the music will celebrate the season. “We’ll play beloved holiday music and other songs we feel appropriate for this time,” he said. Feinstein expects the show to run between 75 and 90 minutes. Feinstein will be backed by pianist Miro Sprague, drummer Mark McLean and bassist Steve Dokken. Patty will be accompanied on several numbers by pianist Steve Potts. “It’s going to be great to work with other musicians again because the show that I did previously in Carmel for the volunteers was just me at the piano,” Feinstein said.

‘Home for the Holidays’ “Home for the Holidays: An Evening with Michael Feinstein and Special Guest Sandi Patty,” a free livestream, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org/ holidays. ‘Live at the Center’ Classically trained pianist and music sociologist Joshua Thompson will perform classic masterworks by composers of African descent in the “Live at the Center” concert series, free livestream, 7 p.m. Nov. 22. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘Luminaries’ “Luminaries: Cross-Pollination in the Arts” featuring illustrator and community artist Jingo M. De la Rosa, 2 p.m. Nov. 24, online or limited in-person, $10. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Westfield Playhouse’s ’A Raisin in the Sun’ postponed again Michael Feinstein will perform “Home for the Holidays” with special guest Sandi Patty in a free livestream show. (Submitted photo)

Feinstein performed for the volunteers and the staff at the Center for Performing Arts. He has held a few other virtual concerts but longs for the return of playing in front of an audience. “For the most part, I don’t like doing the virtual appearances. They just don’t hold a candle to the live experience,” he said. “Music is a collaborative experience, and for me, the audience is the crucial factor in what makes the music unique. The live performing experience is connected to energy and feelings of the audience and also the performing space. All those elements are crucial. Of course, I love the Palladium and the acoustics.” Normally, Feinstein would do a long run at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York during the holiday season. He hasn’t been to New York since February because of the pan-

demic, splitting time between Los Angeles and Carmel. The Center for the Performing Arts shut down live performances in mid-March, forcing Feinstein’s spring concert to be canceled. Patty, known as “The Voice,” is one of the most acclaimed vocalists in contemporary Christian music, with 40 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades. After several years of living in Indiana, she and her husband, Don, moved to her native Oklahoma. The event is sponsored by Marquis Commercial Solutions and is part of the “Center Presents 2020-2021 Season,” sponsored by Allied Solutions. Current Publishing LLC is the media sponsor. To register for the free event, visit thecenterpresents.org/holidays.

editorial@youarecurrent.com Main Street Productions President Brandi Davis announced Nov. 6 the performances of “A Raisin in the Sun,” which were set to begin Nov. 12 and run through Nov. 22 at Westfield Playhouse, have been postponed. “We have actors in the production who are showing symptoms of COVID, so we will not be able to open,” said Davis, whose organization runs the shows at Westfield Playhouse. The occasion marks the second time the production has been shut down. Less than a week before the March 20 opening, it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Davis said Main Street Productions doesn’t plan to reschedule the production but wants to offer a single viewing of the livestream. However, details won’t be available until the organization communicates with the licensing house. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 2503 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis What to get: The Tour Price: $24 or $12 per person Anna’s take: Goose the Market is an adorable gourmet market and butcher shop in downtown Indianapolis. It serves sandwiches and charcuterie boards to order, and most of the sandwiches change daily. My favorite item was The Tour, a charcuterie board featuring Smoking Goose meats and local cheeses for $12 per person. The board has Prosciutto di Parma, Cahills Irish Porter cheese, Smoking Goose Pig and Fig Terrine, dates, Gordal olives, Macona almonds, Cambozola cheese, Smoking Goose Toscano and Everton cheese. It features a

The Tour features an array of Smoking Goose meats, local cheeses and other delicious items. (Photo by Anna Skinner) quality of meat and cheeses that I haven’t found in other local charcuterie boards, and it was a beautiful display. I also tried a few sandwiches for $8.95 each. The Batali and the Goose are menu staples. The Batali features Smoking Goose Coppa, Smoking Goose Soppressata, Smoking Goose Capacolla, provolone, romaine, marinated onions, giardiniera, mayo and tomato preserves in a slightly spicy, totally delicious sandwich. The Goose has Smoking Goose Prosciutto di Parma, creamy fresh mozzarella, basil, black pepper and olive oil. You can’t go wrong with either, but if you’re more of a spice fan, opt for the Batali. You won’t regret stepping into this cozy shop during your lunch break or on a date downtown.

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Musical director shares ‘Beetlejuice’ journey By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Joel Kirk founded Discovering Broadway in 2019 with a mission of giving play producers an opportunity to introTHEATER duce their material in Carmel and Indianapolis. Kirk, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate and New York theater director and producer, envisions the process could happen in the form of readings and workshops, culminating in a pre-Broadway performance at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Another of the organization’s mission is education, so Kirk brought Kris Kukul in for a visit. Kukul is the music director, orchestrator, arranger and music supervisor for “Beetlejuice The Musical.” He also wrote the incidental music for it. The musical was running when Broadway shut down in March. Kukul held an Audition Master Class at Grace Church Nov. 2. He then met with Discovering Broadway supporters that night for a chat at 3UP Rooftop Lounge in Carmel. “I think it’s important for Hoosiers to remember that the Broadway community is excited about coming here, whether that’s three months, six months or nine months,” Kirk said. “There is a hunger to do theater and have it start in Indiana. Kris is from (Ohio) and now he’s a music director on Broadway, so he knows great art and great artists start in the Midwest. Coming here and telling people firsthand was meaningful for us and I hope it was meaningful for him.” Kukul worked on “Beetlejuice” for a few years before it landed on Broadway in April 2019.

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Kris Kukul gives a chat to Discovering Broadway Nov. 2. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Kukul shared the journey “Beetlejuice” took to Broadway with Discovering Broadway supporters. He said the show did four large-scale labs, staging part of the show and sets with a band and choreography. “There were two or three readings, and we were rewriting through the whole process,” he said. “Actors Union allows you to do these readings that are 29 hours. In that time, you have to teach everybody all of the music, all of the words. Two of the hours are the presentation. It’s a very tight window of time and it’s really stressful. This was a new musical. No one had touched a word of it. We had a cast of 30 people and a band. We plowed through the first and the second day and Wednesday morning, then that afternoon we started reading the show from the top. We got to dinnertime (and) we weren’t near the end, so we were at a good 4 1/2-hour musical at that point. “So, we had to go home that night and cut half of the show just to get something to present. We were up very late.” The next day, they delivered a new script to the actors.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Zionsville backyard pavilion retreat Commentary by Larry Greene

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THE SOLUTION 1. A partially covered patio with fireplace and outdoor kitchen was designed to give the family ample space for relaxing outdoors. 2. The ceiling features tongue-and-groove paneling, and the bricks were selected to closely match the existing homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior. 3. The barbeque island features a granite top with built-in grill, sink and trash receptacle.

THE CHALLENGE This Zionsville home in Cobblestone Lakes was built in 2012 and offered little in the way of outdoor living space.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/ Remodeling; email him at lgreene@ caseindy.com. Visit caseindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

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