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COVID-19 battle leads to surprising complications By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Jim Stanbrough spent 12 scary nights in the hospital fighting COVID-19, the worst of which he believes is behind PANDEMIC him. But in other ways, the battle has just begun. Stanbrough’s journey included the discovery of four blood clots, which can quickly turn fatal if any one of them blocks blood flow in the heart or lungs. It took persistence from Stanbrough and his wife to get doctors to order scans to find the clots, and now that he knows they’re there, the Carmel resident continues to live with a sense of unease. “It’s like you’re standing in the middle of an open field in a lightning storm and you don’t know if you’re going to get hit or not,” Stanbrough said April 15. “That’s the kind of feeling I had and still have to some degree.” Stanbrough is taking blood-thinning medication to prevent the clots from causing additional problems. But his story highlights the importance of advocating for answers in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. ‘I was scared to death’ March started off well for Stanbrough, 64, an assistant coach with the Lawrence North High School boys basketball team. The Wildcats had narrowly defeated Warren Central on March 7 – their last game before the IHSAA canceled the rest of the state tournament – to win the sectional final and were among the favorites to win the Class 4A state title. The next day, Stanbrough began feeling sick, and two days later he went to the doctor, who diagnosed him with the flu. After feeling better for a day, his health began declining again, leading to fever, coughing and lethargy. He was tested for COVID-19 on March 17 during a visit to the emergency room before being sent back home. Two days later, he was sent home from the emergency room again after doctors told him he wasn’t sick enough to be admitted, even though X-rays and scans of his lungs showed them worsening. His condition kept declining, so on March 21 Stanbrough went to a different emergency room and was finally admitted to the hospital. Doctors tested him for COVID-19 again, as he still hadn’t received the results of his first test. Two days later, results for the second test confirmed the diagnosis. “I was hoping (it wasn’t COVID-19), but I expected it at that point,” said Stanbrough,

Jim Stanbrough, Lawrence North High School boys basketball assistant coach, communicates with a player during the March 4 sectional game. (Submitted photo)

who also had developed viral pneumonia. At that point, Stanbrough was feeling as sick as he’d ever been in his life, struggling to breathe even while on oxygen and on the verge of needing a ventilator. Eventually, his condition improved, and he was sent home from the hospital on March 27. But after a few days at home, he started feeling worse than before, this time experiencing severe chest pain. So, he went back to the hospital, where doctors discovered he had developed a bacterial pneumonia superinfection. Once again, doctors debated putting him on a ventilator but didn’t. “I was scared to death,” said Marta Stanbrough, Jim’s wife of 30 years. “I thought there was a chance that we could lose him.” ‘Keep pushing’ As Marta, 57, watched her husband’s condition decline, she began contacting the medical professionals in her circle of friends Marta to discuss the situation. One of them, a pulmonologist, was concerned about the chest pain and urged her to ask her husband’s doctors to rule out a stress heart attack and pulmonary embolisms, or blood clots in the lungs. The doctors at the hospital didn’t feel Stanbrough’s situation warranted additional testing, but eventually they were persuaded. “I started to cry, because I was so excited he was getting the scan,” Marta said. “I didn’t want to take someone home when I wouldn’t know what to do with someone who could possibly have one of these issues and there’s no warning.” The tests ruled out a heart attack but revealed the blood clots: Two in the legs and two in the lungs. Stanbrough is relieved to have caught

the clots before they resulted in serious damage or death, but he expects it will be awhile before he’s back to full health. “I’m feeling much better, but I know I have a long way to go,” he said. “I’ve had two doctors tell me it could take anywhere from three to four months to get back to 100 percent.” The Stansbroughs’ biggest takeaway? Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and your loved ones if you feel something is wrong. “You’ve got to keep pushing if you feel something needs to be done,” Stanbrough said. “We kept pushing to a point that found the blood clots that might not have been found if we had not pushed for those tests.” Unanswered questions Stanbrough continues to recover, but other people associated with LNHS basketball weren’t so fortunate. Larry Rush, a superfan of the team who attended the sectional game, succumbed to the disease March 28. Jim DeSalle, who volunteered for the team in a variety of roles, died April 1. DeSalle’s death was especially painful for Stanbrough, as the two men dined together March 7, the night of the Wildcats’ final game and the day before Stanbrough began feeling sick. Stanbrough has many unanswered questions about that night, including why one case was fatal while the other wasn’t. “I think back to that dinner I had with Jim (DeSalle), but I have no idea,” Stanbrough said. “Did I give it to him? Did he give it to me? Did we both get it separately at some other point?”

DISEASE LOOKS DIFFERENT Carmel residents Jim and Marta Stanbrough tested positive for COVID-19, but their experiences with the disease greatly differed. Jim, 64, spent 12 nights in the hospital fighting to breathe, while Marta, 57, said her only symptoms were the temporary loss of her senses of taste and smell and some light fatigue. “I never felt bad whatsoever,” Marta said. Marta said Jim is one of the healthiest people she knows. He rarely gets sick, she said, and if he does, he bounces back quickly while she takes a bit longer to recover. “It’s ironic that we flipped the kind of COVID that we got,” Marta said.

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county in Indiana, had 225 deaths from COVID-19 as of April 23 but has not had to request additional morgue space from HamStreets, restaurants and many busiilton County, Chalfin said. nesses have been empty throughout much “There’s an indication numbers are startof the COVID-19 ing to drop, so I don’t think (overPANDEMIC pandemic, and flow in Marion County) will come to fortunately another pass. If it does, we’ll help out with facility has, too. whatever we can,” Chalfin said. Hamilton County officials conHamilton County increased its structed a temporary morgue to morgue capacity from two to 20 prepare for a potential wave of berths in 2018 when it opened a virus-related deaths, but so far they new $1 million facility at Riverview Chalfin haven’t had to use it. As of April Health in Noblesville. Chalfin said 23, the virus had led to 42 deaths in the the morgue was built with future growth county, a number far below the worst-case of the county in mind, but the additional scenario. space has been useful to have during the “When they first came out with projected pandemic. numbers, there were going to be 2 million At this time last year, the coroner’s office (deaths nationwide) all the way down to a had handled 132 cases. This year, it’s hanhalf million,” Hamilton County Coroner John dled 150 cases, but Chalfin attributes most Chalfin said. “Now, we’re getting down to of the increase to the county’s growth and more realistic numbers.” an aging population. Some areas of the U.S. have been hit Chalfin plans to keep the temporary harder by the virus than others, and in plac- morgue, which has space for 32 people, es like New York City, dozens of temporary available until the “crisis is over” in case morgues have been set up to handle the a future wave of infections proves more death toll. Marion County, the hardest-hit deadly than the first.

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The Carmel High School boys golf team was poised to become the first team in IHSAA boys golf SPORTS history to win three consecutive state titles. The Greyhounds might still have a shot in 2021, but that opportunity was lost this spring when the Prall IHSAA was forced to cancel spring sports after schools were closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year because of the coronavirus pandemic. “It was especially disheartening for our seniors,” Greyhounds coach Joshua Shelton said. “They had a chance to be leaders on the team. It was their team. One of the things people don’t realize is there is so much that goes on in preparing for this season. It’s months and months of preparation for the spring golf season. We started the offseason in November and went through a difficult program designed to get them to peak in the spring. “All the kids also did the golf-related training they do, starting last summer, but it’s a matter of perspective and there are a lot of things going on more important than golf and our kids have taken ahold of that message and they understand that.” Two seniors, Clay Stirsman and Luke Prall, are still preparing for college golf. Stirsman will play at Wake Forest and Prall at Purdue. Stirsman suspected the season was doubtful after the announcement school would be canceled until May 1. “We were hoping by some miracle we’d get to play, but that was not the case,” Stirsman said. Stirsman said the team had a lot of depth

with fellow seniors Nick Katsis and Lukas Stitle. “There were a lot of guys ready to show what they had to offer,” Stirsman said. “We had two seniors (Katsis and Stitle) looking forward to playing in the postseason for the first time. We worked hard in the offseason. We were grinding and ready to go.” Stirsman credits the program for his success. “Being a part of this proStirsman gram has meant the world to me, and it’s the reason I’m going to play in the future,” Stirsman said. “Those memories mean the world to me. Obviously, you wanted to have the opportunity to threepeat, but some things are just bigger than golf. You can’t control the uncontrollable.” Although disappointed, Prall said a positive is the way the seniors are leaving the program. “I think the team will be good in the next couple of years,” he said. “If they continue to push, they’ve got a chance to three-peat (in 2021).” Unlike most businesses, golf courses are open in Carmel. “I’ve been able to play a handful of times with my dad at Woodland Country Club,” Stirsman said. “Just trying to stay as sharp as possible.” Prall is staying sharp by playing at Crooked Stick Golf Club. “I’ve been able to get to the course and work on my game, which is nice to get out of the house a bit,” Prall said. “I’m trying to prepare for summer tournaments if they happen. The last couple of months I’ve been grinding a lot and my game has been coming around. I’ve improved a couple of shots since last year.”

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Suspect sought — Carmel police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole several bottles of alcohol from a Walgreens before stealing a carton of cigarettes from a Circle K gas station at approximately 3:30 p.m. April 13. Police said the suspect was driving a gold Ford Taurus with Indiana license plate L062806. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2555.

New CPD officers — The Carmel Police Dept. welcomed two new officers April 20. Officer Zach Copas previously served for four years with the Kinston Police Dept. in North Carolina. He has experience as a field training officer Copas Wolak and K-9 handler and has a degree from Anderson University. Officer Chris Wolak is set to graduate from Indiana University in May. He has worked with the Indiana University Police Dept. and Bloomington Police Dept.

Council supports face coverings — The Carmel City Council on April 20 approved a resolution urging members of the public and frontline employees to wear a face covering at all times when within six feet or less from anyone else in a public place. The resolution is in effect until July 1 but could be extended by further council action.

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Farmers market extends season By Raymond Mo news@currentincarmel.com The Carmel Farmers Market is extending its season to operate on a week-by-week basis from 9 a.m. to noon PANDEMIC Saturdays at Carter Green, formerly known as Center Green. Approximately 20 vendors will be set up at the market with special precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Over the past three weeks, we have had numerous comments from our shoppers regarding how thankful they are that the market has been open so they could obtain eggs, meat, poultry, bread and other essentials to maintain a healthy diet,” the board posted in an online announcement. According to market President Ron Carter, the Carmel Farmers Market also has helped provide a crucial place for vendors to sell their products. “We have one vendor who has 3,000

laying hens,” Carter said. “Just because of social distancing, those hens have not stopped laying. The vegetables have not stopped growing. It hurts us to throw product away.” The crisis, however, has prompted preventive measures. Along with a reduction in vendors and volunteers, the market will not feature any music or entertainment. There will be no tables or chairs, public restroom access, ATM service or prepared food on the premises. The market will enforce a strict policy in which shoppers are asked to pay for the products they touch. Carter said the market will remain open for the foreseeable future. “Farmers markets are essential businesses. From a standpoint of delivery, people have to eat,” Carter said. “As long as supermarkets are open, we will keep the farmers market open.” For updates and additional information, visit carmelfarmersmarket.com/wm-home.

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OBITUARY Betty “Jo” Read Trakimas, 75, a beloved pillar of the central Indiana theatre and arts community, left this world peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, April 17, 2020, after a valiant fight against metastatic breast cancer. Jo’s been described as extraordinary, compassionate, wise, poised, strong, encouraging, influential, gracious, and so much more than a voice teacher. Jo was born in Memphis, Tennessee but called Indiana home for more than 50 years. She served as a private voice teacher in Carmel for over 38 years, nurturing her students not solely as their teacher, but as their mentor and confidante, inspiring them to gain their self-confidence and to discover their self-worth. Jo was an avid supporter of the central Indiana performing and cultural arts community. In addition to teaching young performers, she herself performed in many local shows. She played a supporting role when The Indianapolis Children’s Choir was created and is credited with loving, supporting and building confidence in those young children. She loved to travel abroad, and was a life-learner of cultures, history and the arts. Jo and her husband, Bill, created many lasting friendships in their travels and enjoyed staying in touch with their newfound friends. She had a travel journal entitled “You can never be overdressed or overeducated,” which

sums up just a couple of her many tenets. She was easy to talk to and generously provided sage advice. “Sit Long, Talk Much” is a sign that has hung proudly on her porch and welcomed many long conversations. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 31 years, William L. Trakimas, and a loving mother to her children, Shelbi George (Steve), Elliot Read (Kim) and Ben Wright (Amy). She is survived as well by her brother, William T. “Ted” Mayhall, Jr. (Minnie) of Memphis. Her grandchildren, Hannah and Teddy George, Emery and Gabriel Read, and Lillie, Emma Grace, Beau and Bitty Wright, will greatly miss their “Buppy” and the many trips to museums, cities and experiences that helped mold them and stimulate their curiosities. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, William T. Mayhall, Sr. and Marie Bailey Mayhall, and her sister, Ann Hassell. A celebration of her gracious and rich life will be held for her many friends and large family at a later date. The family with the help of the Arts Council of Indianapolis created the Jo Read Trakimas Legacy Arts Fund which will directly support central Indiana artists and arts organizations that were so near and dear to Jo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider supporting the fund by clicking here.

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Coast Guard vet pens book By Sam Montgomery news@currentincarmel.com Former U.S. Coast Guard TACLET-South Team 401, entrepreneur, public speaker and firsttime author, Darin Bibeau has AUTHOR accomplished a lot in his life. The Carmel resident recently published the book “Back to Bulletproof: A Warrior’s Tactical Guide to Success,” a collection of stories about his time in the U.S. Coast Guard as well as lessons regarding personal and professional growth. Bibeau was inspired to write the book by his experience as a public speaker. “I do a lot of public speaking and I’ve been to a lot of different places in the country, so a lot of people would ask me, ‘Do you have a book?’ And I’d say no, and they said I should write a book, so after hearing that so many times, I decided that I was going to do it,” Bibeau said. Bibeau’s Coast Guard service instilled in him a strong work ethic that he said is attainable for anyone. “The whole premise behind the book is to get you to be the best self you are,” he said. “If that means you have to get back

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to where you used to be or get to a place that you’d never been, there’s always opportunity out there and you just have to take advantage of that opportunity. I think everyone has an opportunity to be better at whatever they do.” Bibeau hopes that people who read the book become inspired to become their best selves. “Stop making excuses because it doesn’t matter. You’re making excuses why you can’t do something, and at the end of the day, you can do it,” Bibeau said. “You just have to make the decision to do it and then take whatever corrective action that is necessary.” Learn more and purchase the book at darinbibeau.com.

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Family members question if Carmel nursing home has become COVID-19 hotspot By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com At least 12 people in a Carmel nursing home have died since April 1, with at least three of them confirmed to have had COVID-19 and others not tested but suspected by their families to have had it. The deaths have left many of their relatives looking for answers and wondering if Carmel Health & Living Community on Medical Drive has become a hotspot in Hamilton County for the disease. CHL declined to provide information on how many people have been infected or died from the disease but said it has called in a strike team and is working closely with the Indiana State Dept. of Health to manage the situation. “As a family-centered organization, we value the lives and

From left, Loukas Sinnis and Elias Stergiopoulos were good friends and residents at Carmel Health & Living Community. Both died April 7 (Submitted photo)

safety of our residents and associates,” CHL Administrator Tammy Bledsoe stated. “In this spirit, we mourn with those families that have lost loved ones to COVID-19 and we continue to take aggressive measures to manage the impact of this virus in our Carmel Health and Living community.” But not everyone believes that is the case.

‘Nobody to speak for them’ Carri Sinnis will never forget the last time she saw her father-in-law on a video call. A Greek immigrant who moved his family to the U.S. in 1972, Loukas Sinnis, 85, had been living at CHL since September 2019. He was known for his friendliness and for surprising nurses with an icy glass of punch he would pour from the complimentary pitcher in the lobby.

Loukas had seemed well the last time Carri visited with him in early March, shortly before the facility stopped allowing visitors in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but soon he began to complain of a fever, trouble breathing and extreme weakness. On March 26, CHL nurses set up a video chat with his family — who checked in daily for updates on his health — in hopes that it would cheer him up. “He looked like death,” Carri said. “My husband and I looked at each other like, ‘Oh my God.’ I have chills now because I can’t get that out of my eyes.” Less than two weeks later, Loukas died. He tested positive for COVID-19 during a brief hospital stay before heading back to CHL to live out his final day in hospice, alone. The news got worse for Carri. On April 15, she learned that her mother-in-law, who lives in a separate wing in the facility from where Loukas lived, had a fever. By April 18, her COVID-19 diagnosis was confirmed as well. Carri visits with her frequently by video and is prepared to have her sent to the hospital if she starts to look as ill as her late husband did. But she worries for the CHL residents who don’t have family nearby. “I love every single resident there,” Carri said. “There are so many people who have nobody to speak for them.”

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‘AN AWFUL MISTAKE’ George Stergiopoulos blames the pandemic for his father’s death as well – although he doesn’t believe COVID-19 is what killed him. Elias Stergiopoulos, 88, a Carmel Health & Living resident and Loukas Sinnis’ best friend in the facility, died April 7 – the same day as Loukas – from what his death certificate lists as pneumonia and sepsis. Elias’ COVID-19 test came back negative, but George believes the facility lockdown that kept his family out of the building was a significant contributing factor in his father’s death. George said his father’s demise began after the family wasn’t allowed to visit anymore. “When family was in there taking care of him as our own, we saw that we were doing the work for everybody in there. It’s a very incompetent facility,” he said. “When they finally locked us out by state law – which I think was an awful mistake – the care diminished. The man was in pain and suffering, and all they did was medicate him.” Stergiopoulos said he watched his father decline through video chats, powerless to provide comfort or help. “I feel they neglected the man and they were definitely contributors to his demise,” he said. “I feel that 100 percent.” CHL officials declined to address Stergiopoulos’ specific situation but said the decision to close the facility to guests came as a result of a presidential mandate. “We understand this is a difficult time for everyone – for our residents, their families and our caregivers,” CHL Administrator Tammy Bledsoe stated. “We understand and empathize with the important role family members play in the lives of seniors. We’ve made it our mission to find creative ways to keep families involved and have encouraged our families to do so.” March. No other county long-term care facility had more than two deaths reported in April as of April 15, according to county records. Of the 12 deceased in April, at least three were confirmed to have COVID-19, although family members of the dead believe several other residents had it as well but likely were not tested. Only two families successfully contacted by Current said they didn’t believe their loved one had COVID-19. COVID-19 was only listed as the cause of death on two of the 11 death certificates available as of press time. Nine of the other death certificates list pneumonia as a cause of death or significant contributing condition. Pneumonia is a common complication of COVID-19 in severe cases but can be caused by many other factors.

Several people who have or had family members at CHL said the administration has not been forthcoming, either declining to provide information about positive diagnoses or being dishonest about them. “COVID-19 is going to happen (in nursing homes), but you have to take responsibility and let everybody know what’s going on,” Carri said. “They weren’t doing that.” CHL, which is operated by CarDon & Associates, is required to report COVID-19 cases to the Indiana State Dept. of Health, which releases cumulative totals from nursing homes across the state. State officials declined to provide a breakdown of cases by facility. “We are sharing all information on cases with (the Indiana State Dept. of Health) and with our residents, their loved ones and our caregivers,” Bledsoe stated. CHL officials said after the first positive case of COVID-19 every resident’s responsible party was notified by phone about the diagnosis. They said they are only authorized to communicate with residents and their designated responsible party. But Carri and many others said they never received notification of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Carri said she asked CHL to alert other families about her father-in-law’s positive diagnosis, but she said none of the families she is in contact with regularly said they heard news of the diagnosis from CHL. And she said she never received notification that any other residents had tested positive, even though her mother-in-law still lives there. Answers also have been difficult to find for the family of Robert Duckworth, who died at CHL on April 6 at 74 from cardiopulmonary arrest and pneumonia, according to his death certificate. Jennifer Pack, Duckworth’s niece who lives in Florida, said she received a call from a CHL nurse April 6 saying he had “all the symptoms” and was presumed to have COVID-19, although he wasn’t tested. Later that day, the family learned that Duckworth succumbed to the disease. When Pack called CHL for more information — which she said took several attempts before someone picked up the phone — another nurse told her she already knew too much. “We never got an answer on the COVID,” Pack said. “The nurse that (initially) told us all that information was never supposed to tell us that.” Pack described her uncle as a huge A.J. Foyt fan who had a lot of friends. She said he had a lifelong speaking disability and didn’t have much education but enjoyed his job repairing cars at Glendale Body Shop. He suffered a stroke before going to live at CHL. “He had a rough life, but he was such a good person,” Pack said. “He’d do anything for anybody.” Irma Neif, whose father-in-law, Alexander Neif, died April 2 at 95 of cardiopulmonary arrest and pneumonia,

CHL resident Robert Duckworth died April 6. He was not tested for COVID-19 but his family suspects he had it. (Submitted photo)

according to his death certificate, also found her questions unanswered. Irma said Alexander had symptoms of COVID-19, but he was never tested for it. “The first thing I asked is if there were other cases, and they didn’t tell me,” Irma said.

Not required to notify — yet Long-term care facilities are not required by law to alert the families or designated representative of all residents when there is a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, but they are encouraged to do so, according to Zachary Cattell, president of the Indiana Center for Assisted Living. “The current guidance is when any COVID-19 case is confirmed in the building that all residents and their designated authorized representative be notified,” Cattell said. “Beyond that, when there’s another case or a death, a similar notification should take place.” That could soon change, however, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 19 announced it will soon require facilities to notify residents and their representatives of a confirmed COVID-19 case or onset of respiratory illness among other residents or staff. Cattell said that most nursing homes in Indiana are following the guidance on notifying residents and their designated representatives. “Long-term care professionals are doing extraordinary work on a daily basis. However, focus on just the small number of communication lapses stokes fear and uncertainty about the care being provided in our centers, which is counterproductive to the work we’re doing and the communication we’ve had with families,” he stated. “It also creates anxiety for our residents.”

“COVID-19 is going to happen (in nursing homes), but you have to take responsibility and let everybody know what’s going on. They weren’t doing that.” – Carri Sinnis, whose father-in-law died April 7 at CHL

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s people age, it’s common to take more prescriptions. From allergy medication to daily medications for blood pressure or cholesterol to supplements, it’s helpful to stay organized, but more importantly, it’s vital to stay safe.  According to a 2019 survey by the Kaiser Famly Foundation, more than half of adults older than 65 take at least four or more prescription medications. Amy Sheller, the outpatient pharmacy manager at Riverview Health’s Noblesville hospital, answered questions for Current about some of the Sheller risks involved with a complicated medication routine and offered ways to stay safe. Q: What is the best way for those with many prescriptions or supplements to organize their medication routine? A: “At Riverview, we do offer what we call MTM – or medication therapy management – sessions. Those are one-on-one sessions with a pharmacist where anyone has the opportunity to bring in their medications, including over-the-counter herbal supplements they may be taking, and basically just have a pharmacist take a look at everything at one time. “In today’s world, a lot of people are using multiple pharmacies and doctors, so that just adds to the complexity of their regimen. I think it’s important to be sure every doctor you see has an up-to-date medication list, but I think it’s nice to have a pharmacist look at it, too. So many times, we have patients who are going to Meijer for their free cholesterol meds or getting something through mail order and then getting everything else through us. We can’t really do our jobs to the best of our ability unless we’re able to see the whole picture.” Q: What advice would you give to those taking many medications who do not have a family member, friend

or caretaker helping them organize their medication regimen? A: “If you don’t have someone helping, it’s important to have a pill organizer. They make ones today that have ‘breakfast, lunch, dinner, bedtime’ slots and so forth. You really want to get one that matches your routine and has the available slots that you need to match those medications. Pick a designated day each week to fill it. It also helps you plan further out and realize when you’re running low on a medication. “Having an up-to-date, comprehensive list really helps, too. Many people create pocket cards so when they go to a doctor appointment or to the hospital for an urgent care or ER visit, they can just hand it to a nurse or doctor so they can get an idea of what their regular meds are. A chart or journal really helps for medications like insulin, so you can keep track of when you checked your blood sugar levels or when you took insulin and how much and at what time.” Q: What are some of the most common mix-ups or errors you see when interacting with people in one-on-one consultations or at the pharmacy? A: “The biggest issues come when changes are made to medications. So, for example, when a doctor increases your dose on a certain medication, you may still have some of the old medication at home. Maybe you didn’t bring the bottle with you to the appointment or back to the pharmacy, and you may take a double dose because you have two bottles. Or, for example, if your doctor switches you from one blood pressure medication to another, you might take your old medication with the new one. “It’s just really important that when you get home, you completely remove the old medications from your pill organizer and dispose of it properly.” Continued on Page 5

Continued from Page 4 Q: What is the best way to dispose of old medications? A: “The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. has a drop box in their lobby where people can leave their old medications. If people want to do that at home, we usually tell people to try to crush them up, mix them with water and put it in with old kitty litter or coffee grounds, or you can put it in an old laundry detergent container with a lid. You should not be flushing anything down the toilet.” Q: What signs or “red flags” should caretakers, family and friends keep an eye out for when visiting loved ones who are taking many medications? A: “If you look at a prescription bottle, you can see when it was filled and the frequency it should be taken. So, if you see that the prescription was filled in January, but it’s full, that may be a sign that the medication isn’t being taken as directed. On the flip side, if you see an empty bottle, but no newer bottle of the same prescription, it may be in need of a refill. “Again, especially right after people go to the doctor or pharmacy, they may end up with multiple bottles of the same medication. There should just be one bottle per medication.” Q: What are some other tips or tricks to stay on track? A: “I would recommend getting all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy if that’s an option. Also, you can always ask questions at the pharmacy during pickup to help get themselves familiar with what exactly the medication is for. It’s important to take ownership and know which medications are for blood pressure, cholesterol, allergies, etc., by even writing on the bottles what the medication is for. If you don’t know what the medication is for, you may not even need to be taking it anymore. But reach out to your pharmacist or doctor to clarify. “In general, keep a list of everything you take, including information on how and when you should take it, what it’s for and maybe food tips like ‘take it with food,’ ‘avoid milk,’ ‘take on an empty stomach,’ etc. Also, it helps to store everything in the same safe place, ideally not in a bathroom or place with a lot of moisture.”

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ne of the perks of aging is receiving a senior discount. Many seniors live on fixed incomes, so it can sometimes be more of a necessity than a perk. There are some things to remember when looking for senior discounts at restaurants. Many restaurants only offer discounts on certain days at certain items. Typically, discounts are not valid on previously discounted items. Some restaurants even offer a smaller-portioned senior menu. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are closed for dine-in service. Dish from The Old Spaghetti FactoBut delivery and carryout are available. ry. (Photo by Renee Larr) Check with the restaurants to see if discounts still apply. Hamilton County Tourism lists restaurants with delivery and carryout at visithamiltoncounty.com. If a restaurant doesn’t offer a senior discount, it might offer a discount for retired military or have a loyalty rewards system. “We do not offer a senior discount, specifically, but we do offer a loyalty program that gives 7.5 percent back on a point system available for any guest,” said Carl Krockenberger, director of marketing for Sahm’s. “In 2020, we’re going to implement a firefighter/police discount across all of our restaurants as a way to show our appreciation to the men and women that serve us.” CARMEL

MCL Carmel 1390 Keystone Way East 10 percent off from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Einstein Bros. Bagels 2350 E. 116th St. 10 percent off for those 60 and older on select bagels. The Old Spaghetti Factory 918 S. Range Line Rd. Offers a smaller portioned senior 3-course meal. Applebee’s 14711 U.S. 31 N. 10 percent off all the time for those 60 and older. FISHERS Texas Roadhouse 12950 Publishers Dr. While it doesn’t specifically offer a senior discount, it does have an early bird menu from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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City Barbeque and Catering 9367 Ambleside Dr. 10 percent off all the time. NOBLESVILLE Jim Dandy’s 2301 Conner St. Tuesdays after 2 p.m. (one-third off) The Original Pancake House 14631 North Gray Rd. 10 percent off regular-priced entrees, Friday open to close, for those 55 and older. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 10 percent off and senior menu items WESTFIELD Erika’s Place 102 S. Union St. Offers a senior menu with specialty-priced food options. Westfield Diner Pancake House & Grill 781 E. Main St. 15 percent on Wednesdays and 10 percent any other day. Cannot be used on already discounted item. ZIONSVILLE Le Peep 4400 Weston Pointe Dr. 10 percent off all the time.

Meet Kay Gleeson By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

ay Gleeson, 77, has lived at Rose Senior Living Carmel community since September 2019. She has lived in Carmel for more than 50 years. Where are you from originally? “I am from Portland, Ind., and got my Gleeson bachelor’s and master’s from Ball State. My husband went to Purdue and was in the Army. My husband, Larry, and I moved to Carmel when he finished at Fort Harrison.” Where did you teach? “I taught 37 years, and the last 30 were in Carmel. I was at College Wood (Elementary). When they opened Woodbrook, I went there. Then when I went back to teaching, I went to Carmel Elementary. It was primarily third grade. I retired from teaching in 2003.” What was the best thing about teaching? “There was a lot of satisfaction seeing when the kids would catch on to something, (and) getting to know the different personalities.”

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How many children do you have? “I have two daughters, Libby Willms, who lives in Cincinnati. She has three children, Emily, Whitney and Jack. My other daughter, Christy Dempster, works at Roche Diagnostics and lives in Carmel. Both daughters graduated from Carmel High School.” What are you are interests? “I’m very active in my church, Venture Christian Church in Carmel. I enjoy being with people and playing cards. There are lots of nice people at Rose and lots of activities we enjoy together. I enjoy reading and traveling (Israel was her favorite trip). I like books that always have a happy ending. (My husband) had Alzheimer’s. I’ve been mentoring Alzheimer’s caregivers and loved ones since my husband died five years ago.” Do you have favorite things to do? “I’ve gone to some of the Civic Theatre plays at The Tarkington and go to the Palladium occasionally.”

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Emily Morgan created “The Grand Life” podcast in support of grandparents. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

‘The Grand Life’ examines roles of grandparents By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

mily Morgan came up with the idea of a podcast to address the changing roles of grandparents in modern society. Morgan has completed 10 episodes of “The Grand Life” for Season 2, with 12 episodes in each season. “We’re taking cues from people we hear from about what they want to know about grandparenting,” said Morgan, who is assisted by her husband, Mike. The Fishers resident said the podcast started by discussing the evolution of grandparenting and how it has changed through the years. “The expectations are so much higher now of what kind of involvement is expected of grandparents,” Morgan said. “It’s demanding of us as older people.” Morgan said one episode they are working on is the situation that many baby boomers find themselves in as a “club sandwich” generation. “We’re responsible for our parents, our children and our grandchildren in some way, shape or form,” she said. “We’re stuck in a club sandwich. It’s a lot of extra work and time, but there should be enough love to go around, we hope, and we work at that.” Morgan said one of the missions of “The Grand Life” podcast is connecting older people to one another to talk through things that are frustrating, hard, wonderful or rewarding. The former role of a parent or grandparent was adult-focused, it wasn’t child-focused, Morgan said. “We’ve reached a place in our so-

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ciety where much of the things are child-focused. I’m not saying that’s bad, it’s just different,” she said. “We have all these things we are trying to fulfill for our children and our children’s children.” Morgan said that might mean attending more grandchildren’s sporting events or recitals or helping with finances. Morgan said social media has increased expectations as well. “You hear from other grandparents that they just took their kids and grandkids on a cruise or to a play,” she said. “You start thinking I should do that or amp up what I’m doing and do some more that I haven’t in the past.” Morgan said the health, in general, of grandparents is better. “Sixty is the new 40. We’re much more active than our parents or grandparents were at that age,” Morgan said. “We’re jumping from planes, all sorts of things that wouldn’t be expected or thought. We’re just a more fit generation. I know a lot of people in their 60s that are very active.” During the podcast, one topic is setting boundaries for grandparents. Morgan said there is more talk about communication with adult children about each other’s feelings. “In times before this, you squashed things and grandparents didn’t talk about how they felt,” Morgan said. “The (adult) kids would not come Continued on Page 9

Continued from Page 8 back to their parents and say, ‘I don’t like it when you do this.’ They would just let it go.” That has changed. If there is an issue with a parent or grandparent, it is discussed. “There is a great need for developing boundaries with your kids,” Morgan said. “For example, we did an episode called ‘Facebook Fails.’ These are when you maybe post pictures you shouldn’t post or announce a birth before it should be announced. It should be announced by the parent, not the grandparent.” Every episode includes a segment called “The Stretch it Takes,” during

which Morgan encourages grandparents to become flexible “If you don’t, you won’t have a great relationship with your children and your grandchildren,” she said. “I think of it as relationship yoga.” The Morgans have four children and nine grandchildren. “’The Grand Life’ started because I was in a mentorship situation with some younger women and they would say, ‘You need to tell my mother that,’” she said. “They were asking me to tell their parents.” “The Grand Life” has a Facebook page. The podcast is available through Google, Spotify and Apple or thegrandlife.libsyn.com.

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ecky Magnus, an expert quilter, moved into The Barrington of Carmel from Michigan earlier this year. What is your background? “I grew up in Steubenville, Ohio, where my family Magnus roots went back many generations. I received a B.S. from Syracuse University with a double major in clothing and textiles and retail merchandising, plus an art minor. After a brief stint in retailing, I obtained a teaching certificate at Ohio State and moved to Michigan to teach school. While teaching high school for four years, I acquired a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.”

How did you begin quilting? “At Oakland County Young Republican Club, I met and married my husband of 54 years, Al. We lived in Bloomfield Hills where he built his professional CPA practice and we raised two children, Tiffany and Kurt. During this time, I taught sewing and related needle arts classes in adult education for 15 years. The creative side of my brain has always been a driving force. I am indebted to both grandmothers and my mother for this gift. Fabric is my preferred medium. For 40 years, I have been quilting and have com-

pleted 200-plus quilts. After family and friends selected favorites, 71 were donated to Michigan State University to be sold for fundraising for the Great Lakes Quilt Museum located on campus. Two were kept for their permanent collection. Since so many of my Michigan friends came from the quilting world, the week I moved to Carmel I joined the Indianapolis Quilt Guild, where I expect to become involved.” What are your other interests? “In addition to quilting, gardening has been a great interest. Our son, his wife and two daughters live on Squam Lake (‘On Golden Pond’ in the movie) in New Hampshire. We owned a summer home nearby where I had a beautiful shade garden with a specimen hosta collection. Twenty-one summers in the White Mountains provide wonderful memories.” What brought you to The Barrington? “Because my husband is having problems and we lacked a support system in Michigan, we decided to move to Carmel to be near our daughter, Tiffiny McTurnan, her husband John and granddaughter, Virginia. She picked The Barrington of Carmel senior community. I’m sure it will be perfect. The move came in the nick of time. The lifestyle, the people and the activities are the anticipation for a wonderful future.”

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What is the most important thing seniors need to know about bone health? “I think the risk of osteoporosis and fracture of bones as you get older is a very real concern. If you haven’t paid much attention to what your current state is, you should be consulting with your doctor. One of the things we see in a hospital setting is patients not realizing they have a problem until they have a fall and fracture their hip or wrist. That can be very devastating. I think just to be aware this is a real problem and if you have risk factors, you can try to mitigate them.” Is there an age when this becomes a bigger issue? “For women, it’s definitely after menopause, and for men it’s after about 65. A lot of it depends on your overall state of health. If you were a very thin person who has poor nutrition who was a smoker, then your risk is definitely higher. It all really ties into risk factors. Definitely women who are of Asian descent or have poor nutritional baseline, or if you consume a lot of alcohol, are at risk. One of the first things we tell them is any of the risk factors they can correct, things like weight loss, activity, alcohol consumption, those are the things they need to work on to decrease their risk. Obviously, you can’t do anything about getting older, but you can be aware. Any woman who is post-menopausal should see her family doctor and get a baseline DEXA (bone density) scan and have somebody do a screening for osteoporosis. Men can get osteoporosis, too, but get it less frequently because they have a bigger bone mass than women do.” How does bone health and bone density change as you age? “If you have a low bone density and you have an underlying issue, then your doctor can help you with some diet counseling and discussion on taking supplements. Most people are not aware of the daily requirements of calcium and vitamin D. If you are under age 50, you need 400. If you are under age 50, you need 400 to 800 international units a day of vitamin D. If you are over age 50, you need 800 to 1,000. If you are over 50, for calcium you need 1,000 milligrams of calcium each day. If you are over 70, you need 1,200. You can achieve most of these requirements through your diet. Eating the oily fishes (salmon, sardines) and green leafy vegetables (kale,

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broccoli) can provide you with good calcium. Vitamin D can be obtained through tuna, milk, eggs and cereal. Also, it is important to get sunlight and do weight-bearing activities. ”

What is the best way to protect your bones as you age? “Three things I think are really important for modifying your risk factors (are) your diet, making sure you are getting the adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium. If you are not, consult your doctor about supplements. Walking is probably the best exercise. I’m 62, so I’m not going to start running anytime soon. Preventing falls is huge. We have so many falls in Hamilton County. We see a lot of people from 50 on up that fall. It’s not like they are doing anything risky. They’re not up on a chair or on a ladder. They are basically turning around in their kitchen and trip on a rug or they lose their balance when they fall. Anything they can do in their home like getting rid of throw rugs that don’t have a secure back, making sure if you are going to the bathroom that your path to the bathroom is well-lit at night (is important). They make toilet lights that you can put on your toilet that light up your toilet at night. Those are really helpful things that you can do for yourself. Things that help with balance like yoga, tai chi and stretching exercises are really good to help with balance.” What are some other ideas for exercises in the house when you are stuck inside, which many are now due to the coronavirus pandemic “One of the things we’ve been doing at our house is following online workouts. There are meditation classes, tai chi classes, any kind of fitness regimen from a beginner to a marathoner. So many companies right now are offering free online classes. Other things include stationary bicycle, walking in place (and) walking up and down stairs as long as you are careful. We recommend 30 minutes of exercise a day. You can do two 15-minute time periods. You can walk inside or outside. You can get some sunlight, get some fresh air and that resets your entire mental attitude.”

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Carmel couple takes extended vacation to New Zealand By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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arc and Martha Allan of Carmel had talked for years about a temporary move to another country. “Lauren told us we were talking about this when she was in middle school, and she’s 28 now,” Marc said of his eldest daughter. “We always talked about going someplace and spending awhile and not going as tourists, but as much as residents as we can be. We saved our money. We scheduled a time that would be good to go travel.” Marc, 61, retired in May 2019 from Butler University as an adjunct professor of journalism and news manager. Martha, 63, retired from Section 127, a design agency, after eight years. So, the couple planned for an extended stay in New Zealand. They spent 6 1/2 months there, having left in September 2019 and returned in late March. “We got a visa that allowed us to stay as long as eight months,” Marc said. They spent three months in Auckland, then spent time in Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. The Allans had to leave 18 days early because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We left while we could still get a flight home,” Marc said. “We were going to go to Australia for about a week and a half.” The Allans’ great adventure began with a full summer U.S. vacation traveling west, going through the upper Midwest and returning home through the middle of the nation. The trip started with seeing Paul McCartney at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. “It was part of the country we hadn’t seen,” Marc said. “To see Montana and South Dakota is just breathtaking. They are really beautiful places.” Martha said the trip was originally Marc’s dream. “I’m not much of a traveler, though I’ve really done (a lot) in the last year and am happy we went,” Martha said. “I’m glad to be home.” Martha said she enjoyed both adventures for different reasons. “Going across the country, it was amazing to see how many different places you had never been to — datelines you had never seen before,” she said. “But we went to not just bigger cities, but little holes-in-the-wall, too. We would always try to look for a local gym if the hotel we were in didn’t have one.” They would travel 100 to 150 miles a day, so they didn’t spend all day in the car. Marc said the biggest surprise in the U.S. was a visit to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. “We basically go to the next big point and stop there,” Marc said. “Coeur d’Alene was just going to be a stop before going to Spokane (Wash.), but Coeur d’Alene turned out to be so beautiful. It was eye-opening for us.” Then after the summer vacation, it was a brief stay home before heading to New Zealand.

Pohutukawa tree, which are in full bloom at Christmastime in New Zealand.

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View of scenery on the way to Wellington.

“We wanted to go to a place that was fairly far (away) and they speak English,” Marc said. “It looked like a beautiful country, and it is.” The Allans, who met at Emerson College in Boston, will be married 36 years May 5. The couple frequently spoke to Lauren and younger daughter Lucy by Skype and WhatsApp. Lucy visited around Christmas and Lauren visited in late February. Lauren graduated from Carmel High School in 2010 and Lucy in 2015. “I don’t think we will ever go as long as we went but we did see the value of going for a pretty decent chunk of time,” Marc said. “One of the things that was interesting in New Zealand is just about all of the museums are free. The national museum, Te Papa, is a

huge building. It’s five floors and tons of art and other things in there. When you go to a museum in the (U.S.), typically you try to get in as much as you can. The nice thing about going to a museum open to the public for free is you can go and take your time. We went back there on three separate times just to take our time and enjoy ourselves. “We saw the benefit of being there a month or two. Don’t know we’ll ever do six months again.” Martha said it made sense to do the trip while both were still active. “We wanted to make sure when we traveled that we were able to physically handle hiking (and) walking around all day,” Martha said. “We didn’t want to be

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om Krughoff started the Seniors Helping Seniors franchise eight years ago with his wife, Noell, covering southeast Marion, Johnson, Hancock and Shelby counties. They moved from Shelbyville to Tacoma, Wash. a year ago to be closer to family, and he is an off-site manger. Another Seniors Helping Seniors franchise services the north side of Indianapolis metro area, including eastern Hamilton County. For more, visit seniorshelpingseniors.com. Krughoff addressed some issues about their services helping seniors with in-home care during the coronavirus pandemic: What steps are you taking during this time? “First, we have to make sure folks are safe. With our caregivers that are going in the homes of the clients, we are taking a couple of steps to try to maintain safety with them. We realigned our staffers as we have as few different caregivers going into each home as possible. That’s always our goal. They can establish a relationship

with their clients. It’s our goal to either have one caregiver, or depending on the hours needed, limit the number of caregivers. We’ve put a new emphasis on that now, along with the guidelines of hand washing, wearing gloves, using masks, since we’re in the home giving personal care and helping with bathing. “We are encouraging our clients to limit the number of folks coming into the home. That’s where it becomes difficult because they need that social engagement and they need to stay connected with their families. We are helping them make phone calls to their families. Sometimes, they have a designated number of family members that can convey the greetings back and forth from the rest of the family. We are trying to keep them as active as much as we can with their connections and churches. We’re making sure they have a chance to make phone calls if they need help with that to maintain Continued on Page 15

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Commentary by Terry Anker While some are quick to claim that reading is dead (and “these” youngsters always want the easy way), the billions earned by “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling would tell another story. Countless voracious kids burned through the 4,100-page collection without delay. From it, they learned the story of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, of Rubeus Hagrid the Keeper of Keys & Grounds, and He Who Must Not Be Named. As with most cleverly written books, these managed to carry an abundance of lessons to accompany the entertainment. Readers learned of the indelible importance of friendship, of study and of seeking and encouraging mentorship. But what of the nameless one? What did he teach? In the early novels, “he” remains an object of abject fear among most, including the young protagonist Potter and his compatriots. To paraphrase: We cannot talk about “it” – we mustn’t talk about “it.” To talk about “it” is to encourage danger and, as such, is patently irresponsible, rude and unhealthy. Those who do talk about “it” must be bad, stupid, insensitive or worse! No one else is talking about “it,” so why are you? Who do you think you are to put us all in danger? But as they matured, they found a voice to speak of “it” – Lord Voldemort. The teen Potter and cohort not only came to utter his name (in spite of a “taboo” spell that would summon minions of Voldemort to smite bold speakers — a bit like social media) but to confront the fear and, ultimately, Voldemort, at significant cost in life and property, to overcome him. If we are not able to bring ourselves to speak out, explore thoughts, or even whisper a name, how can we hope to confront the very real demons in our own nonfiction lives? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Best of bad times Commentary by Danielle Wilson It’s good to know that in this time of uncertainty, one can still have a perfectly normal bad day. HUMOR My morning began at an ungodly hour with The Dog scratching at our bedroom door, presumably to go outside. I tried to ignore her but the thought of a Labrador “accident” had me quickly stumbling into sweatpants and heading downstairs. Imagine my surprise when I saw my husband, Doo, enjoying coffee in the kitchen! “What are you doing up?” he asked sweetly. Argh! A couple of hours later, I decided to make a smoothie. Strawberries, bananas, coconut yogurt … rum? Perhaps for lunch. I used a Bullet blender and couldn’t for the life of me get the top off once I’d finished. Frustrated, I stuck it in the fridge to wait for my strained wrists to recover. Then, Metronet arrived to bury our new internet cable, but I had only an approximate idea of where the Invisible Fence was.

So, I ran over to The Dog, grabbed her collar and mimicked a treasure hunter with a metal detector. Unfortunately, I could walk across the “line” with no beeping. Dead battery? As we discussed how to move forward, I was shocked. Literally shocked. Apparently, the battery was dying, but not entirely dead. Shaking, I went back inside for my smoothie, miraculously removed the lid, then promptly knocked it over. All but two sips oozed over the counter. Mother of … ! I spent the rest of the afternoon attempting to build a square, raised-flower bed, only to lose two drill bits and create a trapezoid. Chalk this up to a perfectly normal bad day. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

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Editor, There’s another perspective on the pandemic: The lens of the first responders who bring patients into the hospitals – EMS and firefighters, like me. My wife and I have two young daughters, and my parents are still alive, one of which has COPD. So, while I’ve learned to never fear the unexpected at work, my team isn’t accustomed to threatening the safety of our loved ones outside of it. We take every precaution possible, but I’ll share that we have consistently lacked adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for most of this pandemic. We went nearly five weeks reusing the same N95 masks. Some of my co-workers contracted the virus, placing another burden on healthy staff. I’ve frequently been one of those firefighters stepping up to the challenge while remaining concerned about the safety of my family. Hoosiers deserve political leaders who understand the fundamentals of public service, not just the top lines. I’d like to bring my experience to the Indiana State Senate. Ronnie Saunders, Westfield Firefighter, candidate for Indiana State Senate District 20

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Racially charged terminology creates more problems Commentary by Sophia Ling and Jessica Mo Calling COVID-19 the “China virus” or “Kung-flu” is a racist remark that not only denigrates the Chinese PANDEMIC American community but also hinders the resolution of a global problem. Asian Americans across the nation are seeing a spike in racist incidents, including verbal and physical assaults, directed against them. It is important to recognize that these aggressive acts are built upon layers of existing prejudice, which often proliferates through hostile and derogatory speech. Knowing this, seeing these seeds of prejudice sowed in our own community is disturbing. Yet, contrary to expert opinions, President Trump has publicly stated that he does not consider the term “China virus” racist. Carl Brizzi’s March 20 column implies much the same; his commentary focuses on playing the blame game instead of taking the opportunity to help flatten the curve and reduce the burden on health care workers. Contrary to Mr. Brizzi’s sentiments, the World Health Organization dubbing the virus “COVID-19” wasn’t part of an effort to

“obscure China’s role in letting the disease spread beyond its borders;” rather, it was consistent with the organization’s 2015 guidelines. To people like President Trump and Mr. Brizzi, who are not of Chinese descent, pointing fingers may seem logical – a simple statement of where the first COVID-19 cases originated. However, this mindset of pinning the blame on China as a whole is unproductive and irresponsible, failing to consider the lasting stigma it may impose on Asian Americans in exchange for short-term political catharsis. This mindset that President Trump, Mr. Brizzi and others perpetuate paints people of Chinese descent, including members of our own communities, as a monolith, inviting xenophobia and discrimination. Combating prejudice starts with not calling COVID-19 the “China flu” and also considering the damage your words do to people in our community. Now is the time for empathy and compassion, to learn from each other and to band together to weather the pandemic. Sophia Ling and Jessica Mo are Carmel residents. Sophia is a high school senior at Park Tudor and Jessica is a sophomore at Vanderbilt University. You may write them at cimczarsoph20@protonmail.com.

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Monon is not a ‘speed track’ Editor, With schools and business closures, more people are using the Monon Trail in Carmel. I’m asking the bike riders that use it as a “speed track” to use other means to race

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Preventing infection a win Commentary by Doug Puckett The last few weeks have tested our IU Health team, our health care colleagues across the region and our PANDEMIC communities in ways we never imagined. Pandemics are a common topic in the disaster drills we do to prepare for the worst, but it would be hard to say that any drill could have created a reliable playbook for us to follow as we face COVID-19. Through it all, I’ve witnessed bravery, resolve, creative problem solving and generosity in doses that can’t be measured. Our teams feel the care and concern our communities have for them as they do the difficult work of caring for all of our patients, including those diagnosed with this virus. We understand and share the growing restlessness of being isolated from work and friends. And we understand the legitimate fears about economic harm caused by shutting down so much of our economy to combat the spread of this new coronavirus. As frustrating as it feels, the best thing we can do for the health of our families, our communities and our economy is to persevere in keeping our distance from each other a little longer. This is a time that calls for unity around the concept of a shared societal outcome through our collective actions. It will be well worth it.

So what can you help do besides continuing to stay home, maintain social distancing, practice good hand washing and avoid touching your face (it’s tough, I know!)? If you do nothing but those things, believe me, it matters to our team of frontline caregivers. Every infection prevented is a win. For people wanting to donate supplies, or prepackaged meals or snacks, please visit iuhealth.org/donate-covid-19. For folks wanting to send messages of support for our team, we thank you and encourage you to share that goodwill on social media and tag our hospitals. We’ll make sure we “like” and “share” so that our team members get your touch-free message. If you want to learn more about COVID-19 and connect to great online resources from IU Health, including the virtual care team, please visit iuhealth.org/coronavirus. Let me leave you with one last thought: In time, as we reflect on these moments and evaluate what we learned, I hope we emerge with a greater understanding and appreciation of how connected we all are.

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Indiana National Guard soldiers and Ascension St. Vincent medical professionals conducted training rehearsals at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital April 9 to develop interagency pandemic responses. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, Ascension St. Vincent and the Indiana National Guard worked together to create standard operating procedures using military resources for transporting stable patients requiring minimal care to nearby medical facilities. The training helped create a plan to prevent exhaustion of a hospital’s resources in the event of a patient surge and is expected to become a model for similar trainings across the state. (Submitted photo)

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By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com A Chicago staple for almost 50 years, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family owned business renowned for RESTAURANT deep dish pizza with made-from-scratch crust and fresh ingredients. Soon, local residents can get a regular taste of Lou Malnati’s famous offerings when it opens a new restaurant at 11435 Spring Mill Rd. in Carmel. The site, adjacent to a Starbucks, is part of The Bridges, a 65-acre mixed-use development. Lou Malnati’s will occupy a 1,549-square foot site in The Bridges, which has 250,000 square feet of retail space. The restaurant will offer carryout and delivery service only. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening date for Lou Malnati’s is unknown. The Northwood, Ill.-based company chose Carmel for a new location for a host of reasons. “Carmel is a thriving and dynamic community, which we are excited to join,” said Meggie Lindberg, brand manager for Lou Malnati’s Pizzaria.

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Founded in Lincolnwood, Ill., in 1971 by Lou Malnati, the restaurant specializes in Chicago-style pizza with buttery crust made from scratch, along with fresh ingredients including California vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and an exclusive blend of seasoned sausage. Other menu items include pasta, salads, sandwiches, thin crust pizza and desserts. Lou Malnati’s has continued to be a family owned operation since the founder’s death in 1978. For more on Lou Malnati’s, visit loumalnatis.com.

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Carmel artist Michael Sinclair creates a charcoal drawing. (Submitted photo)

second master’s degree from the University of Calgary. She became a U.S. citizen in 2013. She and her family moved to Carmel from Connecticut in 2010. Carmel artist Michael Sinclair has a similar offer during the pandemic. Sinclair founded diedfamous in late 2018. It is a nonprofit that creates free portrait memorials for families mourning the loss of a loved one. He said the creations are more than just visual representations of lost loved ones -- they carry the message that coping with grief does not have to be a solitary endeavor. Sinclair has assembled more than 70 portrait artists worldwide who have volunteered to provide free memorial portraits to families that have lost a loved one to COVID-19. “We have people in England and Australia as well,” said Sinclair, who added there

are four other artists from the Indianapolis area. “We have three portraits in progress and two that have been completed. We do it as long as we can and (do) as many as we can do.” Prior to the pandemic, Sinclair created more than 20 memorial portraits. Sinclair, a graphic designer, said the nonprofit is not shipping now because of the strain on the shipping system. The images are shared digitally at this time. “Everyone is doing in different mediums as well, paintings, drawings and digital works,” he said. “I do all mine with charcoal on paper. Some are digital-only artists. Some of them are traditional and they’re going to have to photograph it or scan it.” A crowd-sourcing fund for artists and creators (patreon.com) typically helps Sinclair ship the portraits for diedfamous. For more, diedfamo.us.

For weeks now, the venues at the Center for the Performing Arts have been empty and quiet, but the work PLAIN TALK of the Center, its resident companies and the Great American Songbook Foundation has continued in full force. Although our on-site programming is suspended, we are very much in business and working to fulfill our respective missions. Each organization has been busy creating and sharing all varieties of virtual content through email and social media: The Center’s Quarantine Karaoke contest and twice-weekly Interlude newsletter; classes from Civic Theatre; performances from Actors Theatre of Indiana and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra; and the list goes on. Talented, artistic people do not stop being creative simply because they no longer have live audiences in front of them. To the contrary, that challenge only makes them more creative in presenting their talents, and we are bursting at the seams with art that needs to be let loose. Social media, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime and similar outlets have become the new venues of necessity, proving that even if the show can’t go on, the arts always will. We are blessed that this community has embraced the arts and appreciates the richness art brings to our lives. Never has that been more true, or more needed, than now. So, we will continue to get up each morning, make our beds and go to work — albeit remotely — in this new normal. The Center and its resident companies will keep planning our upcoming seasons, booking new shows, raising money and developing innovative educational programming. And we will continue to create and provide virtual content and entertainment to a community that has supported us for so long. Jeffrey C. McDermott, the president/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation, is an occasional columnist. He can be reached as JMcDermott@ TheCenterPresents.org.

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CHS seniors miss final musical By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School senior Elie Anania had been looking forward to taking the stage for the school STAGE musical, “Into the Woods.” “‘Little Red Riding Hood’ has always been a dream role of mine, and ‘Into the Woods’ is one of my favorites,” Anania said. Anania The musical, like all school activities, was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The musical had been slated for May 14-16. “When school got canceled for the first time when we were supposed to return after spring break, I was really hopeful that everything would get figured out in time so we could make up for the lost time and still be able to do the musical,” Anania said of the initial March 16 decision to close school. “When I got the email that the show was canceled, that was the first time I really cried since being out of school. “Suddenly, everything became so real, and that’s when I realized I was most likely done with my senior year.” The Ambassadors were having a successful competition season before the final competition was canceled. “Of course, I wish it wasn’t cut short because we were such a fun and talented group, but I wouldn’t trade the memories I made this year for anything,” Anania said. “Once social distancing is lifted, hopefully we can get together and do our end-of-the-year activities to close out a great year, and possibly do our competition show one more time. The

Ambassadors were actually asked to perform our competition show at Showchoir Camps of America at the beginning of July, but everything is so uncertain that we don’t know for sure if that is still going to happen.” Anania plans on attending Indiana University and major in arts management. Senior Savion Bias had been cast as The Wolf in “Into the Woods.” In 2019, he played La Cienega in the school’s musical “Bring It Bias On.” He performed in the Ambassadors his final two years. “Obviously, it was very disappointing that the musical was canceled, especially for many of my friends who were cast in their first lead roles,” Bias said. “I was the most disappointed that Ambassadors lost our last couple of performances, including our last competition, the Legacy Concert, and the spring concert. Losing the final competition was particularly disheartening for me because it was going to be a great final send-off for the competition set and the seniors, but there isn’t much you can do when people’s safety is involved.” Bias, who hasn’t yet made a college decision, doesn’t plan to major in music. However, he wants to get involved in collegiate groups. “Carmel Indy Properties, LLC, is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the North Geico Parking Expansion located at 101 W 103rd St in Carmel, IN. Run-off from the project site will discharge to Williams Creek. Questions should be directed to Jon Sheidler at 333 North Alabama Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. PZ-2020-00008 OA and PZ-2020-00009 CA Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor., 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a PUD Amendment and a Commitment Amendment application in order to: amend the Silvara PUD standards and commitments for Exmoor at Jackson’s Grant to offer unique European village design and architecture and to offer carriage garages within the Exmoor at Jackson’s Grant common area. The property address is: 12430 Spring Mill Road, 0 Devon Lane, 0 Spring Mill Road. The application is identiﬁed as Docket No. PZ-2020-00008 OA: Silvara PUD Amendment, Exmoor Standards and Docket No. PZ-2020-00009 CA: Silvara Commitment Amendment, Exmoor Standards. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-09-34-00-00-003.000, 17-09-3400-00-005.000, 17-09-34-00-00-005.001, 17-09-34-00-00-005.002, 17-09-34-00-00-005.101, 17-09-34-0000-006.000, 17-09-34-00-00-013.000, 17-09-34-00-00-016.000. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. This will be a virtual meeting based at Carmel City Hall. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. However, a limited number of persons (no more than 10) shall be permitted to enter City Hall and watch the meeting on screens in the Council Chamber. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov. Petitioner name: Steven D. Hardin of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on behalf of Jacksons Grant Real Estate Company, LLC.

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DISPATCHES Tomlin gets ATI production stage manager post — Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced that the co-founders of ATI have chosen Abigail Tomlin to become the Equity professional theater company’s next production stage manager. Tomlin will succeed Kevin Casey, who has stepped down after five years in the role to join the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre staff. Tomlin is a familiar face to fans and season ticket holders of ATI. She worked as a production assistant last season, part of her five-year career in the business. She has been stage-managing professionally throughout the Midwest for the last five years. She has worked at such reputable theaters as The Drury Lane Theatre, Big Noise Theatre, Roosevelt Uni-

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CLAY TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Owner: Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana 10701 North College Avenue Carmel, Indiana 46280-1089 Project: Clay Township Children’s Pavilion at Coxhall Notice is hereby given that Clay Township of Hamilton County Indiana (the “Owner”), for and on behalf of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department (the “Department”), will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Project at Cool Creek Park Nature Center, 2000-1 E 151st St, Carmel, IN 46033 (Meeting Room, east side of the building) on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2:30 pm local time, and as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Meeting Room of the Nature Center. The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – CLAY TOWNSHIP CHILDREN’S PAVILION AT COXHALL”, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 10:00 am local time in the Meeting Room of Coxhall Mansion and, weather permitting, shall conclude with a visit to the location where the Work is to be performed. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations needed by individuals with disabilities planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please notify Sam Miller of Cripe Architects and Engineers at (317) 706-6314 or smiller@cripe.biz at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto. In general, the Work for the Project consists of Site improvements including selective demolition and clearing, grading and underdrains, landscaping, irrigation, shelter installation, concrete footings, concrete flatwork, and site furnishings, all as set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project which, except for those items not included due to timing, size or other factors, have been assembled into a Project Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project Manual and any and all full size drawings may be examined at and obtained from, the office of Eastern Engineering Supply Company, 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038; Phone: (317) 598-0661. The plan charge will be listed on the online plan room. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. NO DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. Make checks payable to Eastern Engineering. All payments and costs of Contract Documents and related supplemental materials are nonrefundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets, whether hard copy or electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets. Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: (1) Properly and completely executed Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts which includes a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; (2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including any alternates, with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana. (3) A non-collusion affidavit complying with Ind. Code §36-1-2-4. Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond. In the event that the total amount of the contract awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified under either Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23-10 before doing any work on the Project. Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner reserves the right to specify in the contract with the successful bidder one or both of the following: 1. Early performance of the contract with result in increased compensation 2. Completion of the contract after the termination or designated completion date(s) will result in a deduction from the compensation. Performance and Payment Bonds with good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Architect/Engineer, shall be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety on the Bonds may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq. All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18-2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana law that such action is in the best interests of the Owner. Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders. 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CARMEL

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For Doing Your Part

There is a spirit of community alive in Carmel

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We have seen this community spirit in... •Working the frontlines •Helping your neighbors •Supporting local businesses •Continuing to educate our children •Staying safe at home For all this and more, we say THANK YOU, CARMEL!

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