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trend is the same for both methods, whether the percent of positivity is decreasing, increasing or staying the same, remains Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. consistent.” Kristina Box said the state’s positivity rate Box said the state expects to have a for COVID-19 has refunctioning dashboard tracking PANDEMIC mained steady, but COVID-19 cases in schools by she would like to see sometime in September. it decrease. New testing results to be “Statewide, our seven-day positivincluded ity rate is staying relatively stable at When the pandemic began, the 7.7 percent, but unfortunately, we are only Centers for Disease Control not seeing the decline that we would and Prevention-approved test to Box like to see,” Box said during an Aug. diagnose active viral infection of 19 press briefing. COVID-19 was a PCR test, which identifies In the wake of the Fourth of July holiday, the genetic material of the virus, Box said. the state’s seven-day percent positive rate Since then, an additional test, called an ticked up, something Box said was exacerantigen test, has become widely used. It bated by the holiday weekend. A positivity identifies active infection of COVID-19 by rate reports the number of tests that are checking a protein on the outside of the vipositive. rus. Both tests can be sent to a lab for anal“Historically, we have calculated our posysis or run through point-of-care testing. itivity rate based on positive tests among “Historically, we have only included PCR unique individuals over overall tests on tests on our dashboard because the CDC’s unique individuals,” Box said. “That means definition of a COVID-19 case included docuthat if someone is tested repeatedly, we mentation with a PCR test,” Box said. “Now, only tested that person once. This was the the CDC recognizes the need to document right approach at the time because, early a case of COVID-19 also using the antigen on, we weren’t seeing people tested multitest.” ple times. This has changed. Beginning Aug. 24, state officials will “The information we have gathered include all antigen tests submitted since throughout this pandemic has been incredthe end of July on its dashboard. During the ibly valuable, and we will continue to show next month, they will include a historical the percent positivity this way.” record of positive and negative antigen Box said the state will track the state’s tests, and the counts will be included in the positivity rate in a way that allows Indiana state’s cumulative total of COVID-19 cases. to collect data that can be compared to The added data will not skew the state’s neighboring states such as Ohio, Illinois percent positivity rate, Box said. and Michigan. State officials announced School funding they also will calculate Indiana’s percent On Aug. 19, state officials announced the positivity rate based on the total number of recipients of $61 million in grants estabpositive tests divided by the total number lished by the federal CARES Act, which are of tests. designed to improve connectivity in schools Neighboring states have already been and increase devices available to students tracking their percent positivity rate in that manner. Box said the additional data point will allow Indiana to understand how it compares. “This will give us additional insight into our community spread,” Box said. “What’s important to note is that the positivity

and teachers through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief fund, or GEER. Applicants submitted plans that included the purchase of student devices, including Chromebooks and iPads, new or upgraded laptops, MacBooks and Chromebooks, as well as iPads for teachers and MiFi devices with corresponding subscription plans for families who lack reliable internet connectivity. A team from the Indiana Dept. of Education, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana State Board of Education evaluated 257 applications for the grants. The grants will fund a minimum of 68,689 student devices, nearly 2,900 teacher devices and more than 85,800 connectivity solutions, according to information provided by applicants. Grant awardees include 184 traditional school corporations, representing 1,366 schools, 64 public charter schools, and 124 private schools. Nearly 674,500 students are enrolled in the schools of grant recipients. Twelve institutions of higher education will receive more than $11 million. The money will fund specialized training to support parents and families, students with special needs, English learners and provide social/ emotional learning resources during virtual/ remote learning, according to a press release. The initiatives are designed to directly assist K-12 teachers, including targeted professional development opportunities for eLearning, curated curriculum content and technical assistance in implementing online curriculum. The resources will be made available at no cost to Indiana K-12 teachers. Traditional public school corporations, public charter schools, accredited private schools, higher education institutions and other education-related entities were eligible to apply for the grants.

“Statewide, our seven-day positivity rate is staying relatively stable at 7.7 percent, but unfortunately, we are not seeing the decline that we would like to see.”

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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. Hearing loss group meeting — The Hearing Loss Association of America Indianapolis Chapter will hold a virtual meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 5. Audiologist Tina Childress will share communication strategies to use during the pandemic. Learn more at hlaa-indianapolis.org.

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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 properties throughout the county. To access and enroll in the system, visit doxpop.com under “Other Services” and “Doxpop Property Watch.”

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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. Centier Bank creates homebuying e-course — Centier Bank has rolled out a homebuying e-course through its new online Financial Educational series, Centier To You, available on the bank’s website. Information and resources about the homebuying process is free and available to the public.

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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.”

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Census takers to interview households — Census takers have begun interviewing households in the Indianapolis area, including Hamilton County. All offices will conclude work no later than Oct. 31. Households can still respond by completing and mailing back the paper questionnaire they received, by responding online at 2020census.gov or by phone at 844-330-2020. Hamilton County appoints county veteran service officer – Hamilton County recently promoted Lisa Charles to County Veteran Service Officer. The Hamilton County Commissioners tapped Charles for the post back in January, but temporarily rescinded the appointment when it was discovered Charles did not meet the residency requirements for the position.

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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. 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.

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Blake Jones stated. “This project is an incredible opportunity for our team to provide visitors a complete whiskey experience beyond our downtown tasting room, which will include facility tours, tasting classes, and a variety of educational components.” The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered West Fork Whiskey Co. up to $450,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job-creation plans. The tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives when Hoosiers are hired. In addition, the Westfield City Council will consider additional incentives in the form of tax abatements on real and personal property. The first phase of the Westfield expansion is expected to break ground in 2021, with the potential of future phases to include additional outdoor amenities, along with more acreage. Holladay Properties is the real estate developer for the project.

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September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings. Send us your stories – Please email story suggestions on new businesses, interesting residents, upcoming events and more to Current in Westfield Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com. Seeking historical photos—Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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one of the main (ways) I can give back,” he said. Steele works at IFD Station 4 on 86th Mike Steele has long been heavily inStreet and Ditch Road. If elected, his main volved in Westfield Washington Schools, focus will be keeping taxpayer money close and he wants to to the students. ELECTION enhance his involve“I’m not going to go in there and ment if elected to a be a ‘yes’ man or a ‘no’ man,” he the WWS Board of Trustees in the said. “My questions are going to be, November election. Steele is runhow is this going to help the kids? ning for District 3, a seat currently Is this beneficial for the kids, or are held by Duane Lutz. you trying to do something else Steele graduated from Westfield with the money that won’t help the Steele High School in 1984. He’s been a kids?” firefighter with the Indianapolis Fire Dept. Steele is married to Vicky, and they have for 30 years. three children: Christopher, Michael and “The biggest reason (I’m running) is Zachary. All three graduated from Westfield because I’ve always been involved in the High School. schools as far as subbing or coaching,” Steele said he enjoys attending local Steele said. sporting events. During the COVID-19 panSteele previously coached football and demic, he and his family had family nights wrestling, but he said he hasn’t coached the at home where they watched a movie. He last few years. He is a substitute teacher. enjoys spending time outdoors and water “I want to try to keep giving back in some activities. kind of way, so running for school board is For more, visit electmikesteele.com.

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be a county tax rate increase. In fact, the rate should decrease 1.2 percent based on The Hamilton County Council conducted a projected five percent increase in county two days of budget hearings Aug. 4-5 at the property valuations.” Judicial Center Ind. 37 construction could lead GOVERNMENT in Noblesville. to $21 million to $26 million in cost The prooverruns. posed 2021 budget totals just below “We need to decide whether to $100 million and includes pay raispay for that in cash or whether to es for county employees. Elected bond it.” McKinney stated. officials will receive a 1.1 percent Other budget additions include pay bump, but salaries for county three sheriff’s deputies for security McKinney councilors and commissioners will at the county’s historic courthouse not increase. and video surveillance cameras. “It’s been two days of pretty intense A public hearing for the budget will be at discussions,” council President Rick McKin7 p.m. Oct. 7. Budget adoption consideration ney stated. “I’m happy to say however that will be at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 19. the budget is balanced and there will not For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

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Westfield resident writes poetry book to cope with trauma By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Bailee Noella describes her childhood home as chaotic. “I experienced a lot of sexual abuse growing up,” the 21-year-old Westfield resident said. “For me, I kind of became very silent about it all. I didn’t see that I had anyone to talk to. My parents were getting divorced at the time, so I turned to poetry.” Noella began writing and drawing, what she refers to as the “silent arts.” “Now that I’m older, I’ve looked back on that poetry and refined it a bit and continued writing poetry,” she said. “I collected all of it and put it into a big book with a bunch of different poems from different times in my life. It touches on PTSD from what I experienced, and it’s also about relationships

and life and those general topics.” Noella hopes her collection, titled “Bathtub in Flames,” will help others going through similar experiences. “I think it was two years ago, I finally told my dad and told my whole family about what happened in regard to the sexual abuse, and it’s been extremely healing to talk about it,” Noella said. “I want this to prompt other people to share with who they can. I know other people don’t always have that ability, like a supportive family, and I know the public can be shaming about these things, so I hope to take a step in the right direction because the secrecy is traumatic.” The book is available for preorder and is set to publish in December. Many of the poems are free form, meaning they don’t rhyme or follow a certain style. Noella is revising her manuscript before it publishes. “It’s been really exciting,” she said. “It’s the first time I’ve ever shared my poetry with anyone. Getting my editor’s feedback on what’s good or what I might change has been really intriguing, and having support

come out in all different places has been the most exciting part. “It’s been something I didn’t think I could do before. A year ago, if I told myself I would be doing this right now, I wouldn’t have believed it.” Noella said the most difficult part was opening up and being vulnerable. “Bathtub in Flames” will be available for $15 on Amazon. Noella is speaking with Barnes & Noble to learn the pricing of the book there. If a reader preorders the book, they get early access and also will have input on the book’s cover art. To preorder, visit indiegogo.com/projects/ bathtub-in-flames-by-bailee-noella#/. Noell aspires to become a full-time poet. She works with a publishing company and helps with editing. “It took me two years to secure a freelance job that was really supportive in regards to finances,” she said. “There’s so much competition.” Noella also works as a graphic designer for a mental health awareness organization. “I put designs on shirts, like call-outs to

anxiety and depression,” she said. After her book publishes, Noella plans to conduct workshops on poetry and Q&A sessions about how she wrote the book, her life and her healing process.

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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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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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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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Noblesville artist Michael Janosky, whose landscape paintings are on display at the new gallery space at Hub & Spoke in Fishers, is a former artist-in-residence at Indiana Dunes National Park. (Submitted photo)

ana Artists Club. Thirty-two of his Indiana Dunes landscapes are on display in the hallway galleries at Hub & Spoke, a mixed-use development at 8100 E. 106th St. in Fishers. The new public gallery space was created through a collaboration with Nickel Plate Arts, High Frequency Arts and Hub & Spoke. Janosky, whose exhibit opened July 1 and runs through September, was among the first local artists featured in the new space. For more, visit nickelplatearts.org.

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Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire ﬁve people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile ﬂooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certiﬁcation strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

August 25, 2020

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NOW HIRING

STYLISTS NEEDED: The Salon Indy is looking for experienced stylists to rent booth space.

Five Star Residences of Noblesville

Seeking the Following:

LPN, CNA, HHA (will provide training no experience necessary) Dietary, and Housekeeping If you have a passion for seniors and would like to start a rewarding career in healthcare then we would love to speak with you!

Call us at 317-946-3250 for more details.

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7235 Riverwalk Way North, Noblesville, In 46062 317-770-0011

Apply at: careers.fivestarseniorliving.com PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR/ LEGAL ASSISTANT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS The International Montessori School (www.intlmontessori.com), located in Carmel, Indiana, has several Teacher Assistant positions available for the 2020-2021 school year starting in August. Working hours will be between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, although speciﬁc schedules will be determined by the position. Qualifying candidates should have an undergraduate degree or a diploma from a technical school and experience working with children ages 3 through 6 years old, should be enthusiastic, kind, and creative with a love for children. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Hess Hess & Donnelson LLP Carmel, Indiana Part-time working to full-time Administrator/Legal Assistant with experience. Submit resume to Jayme. Donnelson@hhdlegal.com

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

for Carmel private preschool. 9 months, & observes Carmel School holidays. $12 hr. text or call 317-414-4458

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Now Hiring

Hiring for all shifts FT/PT hours available Apply online at www.aus.jobs.com Call 317-920-0402 Or text ALLIED to 86754 To Schedule your interview today

FOR HIRE Wanted: a Part-time babysitter for weekend hours. Must be 21 and be able to drive to our home. Must love toddlers. Must be Trained in CPR and First Aid. West Carmel neighborhood. $12 an hour. Please contact me at dmay7th@aol.com .

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(Fishers, IN): Responsible for collecting and reviewing production data from production cells to ensure implemented process improvements are sustained. Identify and support production quality processes and procedures to increase production throughout and eliminate impact to the customer. Travel required less than 10% of the time. Resumes to: Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. Attn: Erica Chmielewski, Senior Legal Counsel, 1 Lithonia Way, Conyers, GA 30012. job #RA485024.

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Become a volunteer today Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team. Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday. If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org. RIGHT SIZE. RIGHT CARE. RIGHT HERE.

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