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Stephanie Smith, left, of Fishers, makes a purchase from Maci Lubker of VanAntwerp’s Farm Market at the May 23 Fishers Farmers Market. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh) Founded Jan. 25, 2011, at Fishers, IN Vol. X, No. 7 Copyright 2020 Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved. 30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444 info@youarecurrent.com

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PuccinisPizzaPasta.com State officials reveal data trends during the pandemic By Jarred Meeks • jarred@youarecurrent.com After Memorial Day weekend, state officials underscored the importance of continued social distancing as the state attempts to move forward with its fivestage plan to reopen the economy. PANDEMIC “I saw reports from around Indiana and the rest of the country this weekend of people who were packed in pools or at restaurants, shoulder-to-shoulder, and without wearing masks, not practicing social distancing,” Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said during a May 27 virtual press briefing. “We do not want to see that number of cases spike because people got tired of these precautions and treated this as an unofficial start to summer and business as usual. These are not business-as-usual times. The threat from COVID-19 is still very real, and we need to do all we can to prevent the spread of this disease. “That may mean wearing a mask if you’re at the pool, and you’re not in the water. It may be inconvenient, but I know that these steps can save lives.” Box said the state wants to gain more insight regarding the impact of the new coronavirus in Indiana after the second round of testing by the IUPUI Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health study, which was scheduled to begin June 3. The random-sample testing study will give state officials a representative snapshot of virus spread that can be used to scientifically estimate the virus’ impact on the entire state without the need to test all residents. Preliminary results from the study’s first wave, completed in early May, found 2.8 percent of Indiana residents have or have had the virus and that the majority of its spread in the state occurred through shared housing and not in the community. As of May 27, the Indiana State Dept. of Health reported 32,437 total Indiana residents were known to have the virus. More than 41 percent of ICU beds and nearly 82 percent of ventilators were available. A total of 1,871 Hoosiers were confirmed to have died from COVID-19. Another 159 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. And 235,333 tests had been reported to the ISDH. “This is a silent spread, and it can silently kill,” Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “We have to understand that folks can be asymptomatic and not know that they are passing this on, not intentionally, for sure. But when you get into those large, confined gathering areas, that’s where we tend to see the spread occur. I would just continue to appeal to folks’ sense of civic duty, not just their personal responsibility, but how their liberty can impact someone else’s, and that’s the bottom line. We are trying to get through this.” Unemployment On May 22, state officials revealed Indiana’s unemployment rate had increased to 16.9 percent in April. Previously, it was reported an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in March. The U.S. unemployment rate was 14.7 percent in April. “This is the highest rate we’ve seen in Indiana since 1982, where it stood at 12.6 percent,” Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne said.

To our valued readers: We hope you are well and will continue to be well. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have negative a impact on businesses across the nation and around the world. Current Publishing is in that group. Difficult decisions continue to be made by ownership and the boards of directors, some hour by hour, and it still is with unyielding earnestness, empathy and respect that we inform you of important measures we have undertaken to secure the long-term viability of Current in Fishers. What began with the editions of April 7 and is expected to last up to and including the editions of June 30, Current will divide its total circulation to Fishers by approximately 25 percent. That is, in a four-week month, a different quadrant of the community each week will receive Current by mail, and a supply of the editions will be made available at locations each week, including: • MashCraft Brewing: 11069 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. Hours of operation are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday. Phone number is 317-863-5165. • Porter Books and Bread: 5719 Lawton Loop E. Dr, Lawrence. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone number is 317-388-5046. • St. Yared Ethiopian Cuisine: 11210 Fall Creek Rd., Indianapolis. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is closed Monday. Phone number is 317-363-4435 In addition, our practice of making the newspapers available in their entirety online will not change. Again, as of this writing, this still is an interim measure until we can gain more clarity as the pandemic restrictions fade. Would you please support us and our advertisers as we continue to be the source for hyper-local news? Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Brian Kelly Steve Greenberg President/ Executive Vice Publisher President/GM

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Plumbing company gives back Paul Henderson Plumbing is donating $20 from each service call that has an hour or more of labor involved to coronavirus relief efforts. The Carmel-based company has donated over $2,000 in the last month. For more, visit paulhendersonplumbing.com or call 317-872-3535. Thousands to see changed polling locations - Approximately 88,000 voters in Hamilton County will have a new polling location for the primary election June 2. The new locations are spread throughout the county and include area churches, neighborhood clubhouses and school buildings. The new polling locations were approved by the Hamilton County Commissioners April 27. Bright yellow postcards have been mailed out to notify voters of their new voting locations. If you do not receive a yellow card in the mail or you just want to check your polling location, go to indianavoters.com, hamiltoncounty. in.gov, youarecurrent.com/vote or call the Election Office at (317) 776-8476. Local cities receive grants – The Duke Energy Foundation recently funded $200,000 in grants to Indiana economic development organizations offering crisis relief to small Indiana businesses. Hamilton County recipients include the City of Fishers, the City of Westfield and the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation.

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FISHERS Project: Ind. 37 Improvement Project Location: 126th Street west of Ind. 37 is closed and is anticipated to reopen in July. During this time, cross access and all left turns will be restricted, with only right-in and rightout turns until this phase ends. Traffic on southbound Ind. 37 will shift to the northbound lanes and two lanes will remain in each direction. Local access to businesses will remain open via Lantern Road. The official detour route will direct drivers to use 116th Street or 131st Street to Allisonville Road. Detour route markers and advance warning signs will be in place prior to the closure. Expected completion: 2022 Detour: Drivers will be directed to use 116th Street or 131st Street to Allisonville Road. Detour route markers and advance warning signs will be in place. Project: Utility relocation for future 96th Street expansion Location: 96th Street between Lantern and Cumberland roads Expected completion: 96th Street expansion to begin this year, utility work expected for the next several months Project: Sargent Road roundabout, Mud Creek bridge replacement and additional travel lanes Location: 96th Street between Sargent Road and Cumberland Road. Expected completion: The Sargent Road roundabout is anticipated to reopen in mid-June. 96th Street east of Sargent Road to Cumberland Road will remain closed and is anticipated to reopen in early November. The official detour route will direct drivers to use Lantern Road or Cumberland Road to 106th Street. Project: Downtown infrastructure improvement Location: The intersection of Morgan Drive and Lantern Road closed Feb. 10. Access to Fishers Elementary will be available from 106th Street. Lantern Road is currently closed to through traffic, beginning south of 116th Street to Fishers Pointe Boulevard. Expected completion: The project will be complete in the fall. Detour: Lantern Road access open from the north for local traffic and Fishers Elementary School but will be closed between 116th Street and Fishers Pointe Boulevard. Use Fishers Pointe Boulevard for detour. Project: ADA ramp reconstruction and

road resurfacing Location: Pleasant View and Sweet Briar Subdivision Expected completion: End of June Project: On-street parking Location: Municipal Drive behind Hamilton East Public Library Expected completion: Lane restrictions will be ongoing through the end of June.

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NOBLESVILLE Project: Road resurfacing Location: Various locations within Mill Grove and Meadows subdivisions and at various locations along Cumberland Road and 141st Street. Expected completion: June 30 Project: Road resurfacing Location: Various locations along River Road and Logan Street Expected completion: June 30 Project: Road resurfacing Location: Various locations along and within the following areas: Mensa Drive, Country Lake Estates, Oakbay, Southwest Quad, North Harbour, South Harbour, North 9th Street and adjacent streets, Monument Street and various alleys Expected completion: Oct. 15 Project: Herriman Boulevard extension Location: North from Ed Martin Toyota Expected completion: June 30. WESTFIELD Project: Westfield Boulevard connector Location: The extension will connect the roundabout at Ind. 32 and Shamrock Boulevard with David Brown Drive. Construction has moved to the south side of Park Street. Expected completion: End of 2020 Project: Monon Trail bridge Location: Monon Trail near Ind. 32. Expected completion: The project is finished and the trail is open. Project: Grand Junction Plaza Location: The parking lot west of Union Street and south of Main Street Expected completion: The gravel parking lot on the east end of Park Street is permanently closed as the Grand Junction Plaza is moving into the construction phase. Parking is available on the west end of Park Street. Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Location: On Union Street between Mill and Jersey streets. Expected completion: Closed during construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, estimated completion in 2021.

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Riley announces Next Generation Philanthropists – Riley Children’s Foundation recently announced the Next Generation Philanthropists Class of 2020. Chosen individuals are in the graduating class of high school seniors and have displayed leadership and character through contributions to the Riley Dance Marathon or Kids Caring & Sharing Program. Local individuals are Alexis Calvert of Carmel High School, Madeline Hunter of Westfield High School, Alexis Paterson of Westfield High School and Bryn Roberts of Fishers High School. Online fitness for seniors – CarDon Conditioning is a video exercise program designed to keep seniors engaged, connected and healthy. Twice a week, CarDon & Associates, Family-first Senior Living Communities, will post videos with easy at-home workouts to benefit the entire senior population — seniors inside and outside its communities. CarDon’s Bloomington community, Bell Trace, will lead the effort. Life Enrichment Director Julie Hill will post on Mindful Mondays, sharing mindful movement and meditation. On Fit Fridays, Fitness Center Director Alyssa Jackson will take you through a seated exercise class. To view the latest videos, visit cardon.us/ cardon-conditioning/. Arbor Homes donates to food banks – Arbor Homes recently announced it donated $100,000 to local food banks in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The donation will be divided between Gleaners, Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program, Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County and Second Helpings. Real estate statistics – The real estate market in Fishers remained strong in April 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Fishers home increased 9.9 percent, to $351,878, compared to April 2019. Homes also left the market 10.2 percent, or 5 days, more quickly compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot for a home in Fishers also increased, up 5.1 percent, to $135.63. HSE becomes Green Ribbon School District – Hamilton Southeastern Schools was recently recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education as one of the 2020 U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees. HSE Schools has taken significant steps to reduce its environmental impact and cost. In 2019, HSE installed 4,800 solar panels.

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New 4-H virtual program set By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

wildlife, geology, wildflowers, entomology, star gazing, bicycle challenges, outdoor cooking, fitness and healthy eating Purdue Extension Hamilton County and “Each participant will receive a packet the Hamilton County 4-H Council have joined with instructions and helpful information for together to each activity and any additional maTHINGS TO DO launch a new terials that are not considered comyouth and famimon household items,” Bohde said. ly virtual program for the summer. The program is a series of The idea of the at-home program self-paced educational activities encourages youth and families to designed for grades third through get outside, unplug and experience sixth. It is available at no cost and hands-on learning. Hamilton County materials will be provided for particiBohde 4-H Youth Development Educator pating families. Kathleen Bohde said the program, 4-H G.O.L.D, The Purdue Extension staff will facilitate was designed to be virtual. The G.O.L.D. two Zoom show-and-share sessions as part stands for Go Outdoors. Learn. Discover. of the program for participants to meet and “Purdue Extension staff wanted to create share their activities. Participants will rea fun, family friendly, educational summer ceive more information after registration. series that encouraged youth to unplug and “We’ve had several registrations come in go outdoors,” Bohde said. “Each activity feajust with our social media posts, so we are tures an outdoor component. We hope local looking forward to having many families parfamilies will enjoy this self-paced, outdoor ticipate,” Bohde said. series of educational activities.” The deadline to register is June 3. To regisTopics will include basic activities in geoter, visit bit.ly/4HGOLDInfo. caching, forestry, sport fishing, weather,

“Purdue Extension staff wanted to create a fun, family friendly, educational summer series that encouraged youth to unplug and go outdoors,”

Election results to be viewed at fairgrounds news@currentnoblesville.com Hamilton County election results are typically viewed at the Hamilton County Government & Judicial Center, but COUNTY due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the viewings will move to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds to ensure proper social distancing. Voting will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2. Public viewing will take place in Halls A and B of the Exhibit Building, and doors open at 6 p.m. Enter the building through the southeast door. Parking lot signage will direct the public to the correct entrance. Display screens will be placed at each end of the halls. Several round tables and properly spaced chairs will be placed as well.

Because there will be a large volume of absentee ballots, it is possible counting votes will take several days. Workers will count absentee ballots from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 2. They will then count election day votes as election inspectors start delivering tally cards from polling locations. “If we still have absentee ballots left to count, we’ll complete those Wednesday,” County Clerk Kathy Williams stated. “We will reopen Halls A and B Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., if necessary. If mail-in ballot processing carries over to Thursday, the public watch area will reopen again at 8:30 a.m.” Hamilton County has until noon June 12 to certify election results. For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/222/ Current-Election-Information.

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DISPATCHES 4-H Photo Challenge set – The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: June – Bold Beauty; July – Let Freedom Ring; August – Fairs. Festivals, Fun; September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings.

Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony rescheduled – Due to COVID-19 concerns for high-risk populations, the National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony scheduled for March 29 has been postponed until June 14. For more, visit fishers.in.us/ coronavirus. Public Works Dept. removes stop signs – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation recently granted approval for the City of Fishers’ Dept. of Public Works to

remove stop signs at the railroad crossings throughout Fishers, except for the 131st Street crossing, for the upcoming Nickel Plate Trail. Due to the steep grade of the 131st Street crossing, the removal will come at a later date. “Out of service” signs have been placed, and that removes the requirement for school buses and hazardous material vehicles to stop at the tracks.

MVHS ranked as one of top high schools – The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Mt. Vernon High School in the top tier of the national high school rankings. MVHS was ranked No. 17 in the central region and #64 in Indiana. Schools are ranked based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. The U.S. News and World Report ranked 17.790 high schools in the nation.

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McGill’s Big Three: Improve mobility and stability Commentary by Seth Tucker It is important to maintain a balance of mobility and stability throughout the body, depending on which part are you are addressing. The spine FITNESS is interesting, as the upper section is better for flexion and extension, that is, curling forward or arching back, while the lower portion is better for stabilizing while allowing for rotational movement. This is well illustrated during a squat when it is important for the upper back to adequately extend or arch back to prevent your shoulders from rounding forward and your upper body from collapsing in. While at the same time your low back, or lumbar spine, should maintain a stable, neutral position throughout the squat. It also is necessary to be able to perform some level of flexion and extension through the low back, and there are several exercises that demand this, especially in a practice like yoga. When it comes to improving stability in the spine, renowned back expert Dr. Stuart McGill has established practical solutions and exercises to protect and stabilize the spine during athletic movements or simply day-to-day life. The McGill Big Three is a set of three exercises designed to improve stability through the spine for any activities that put load through the back, whether that’s picking up the laundry or squatting twice your bodyweight. Each movement should be done as three pyramid sets, which consist of a descending repetition count, adjusted for experience level. For example, one set of eight, one set of six and one set of four repetitions. The McGill Curl-Up Lay on your back with one leg extended and one leg bent at the knee with your foot on the floor. Place both hands under the small of your back to maintain a slight natural arch and sense when you are

beginning to round your back. Raise your head slightly off the ground while engaging your abdominal muscles as though you are preparing for a blow to the stomach. This is not a crunch but simply lifting your head an inch or two while still keeping your face toward the ceiling. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then lower your head back to the ground and repeat for reps. The Side Bridge Lay on your side while supporting your upper body with your forearm by placing your elbow on the floor underneath your shoulder. Bend your knees to 90 degrees by pulling your feet back behind you. Lift your hips off the floor by engaging your abdominal muscles. You should have a straight line from your shoulders to your knees without sagging the hips down/ back or arching up/forward excessively. Hold for 10 seconds and then lower your hips back to the floor. You can make this movement more difficult by straightening your legs and supporting yourself with your feet instead of your knees. Repeat for reps. The Bird Dog Get down on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders and knees directly under your hips. Your head should be in line with your back and hips to keep your entire torso parallel to the ground. Extend your right arm out and your left leg straight out behind you. Both limbs should be at or just below parallel with the ground. Keep your hips and shoulders parallel with the ground through the whole movement. Hold the top of the position for 10 seconds, then slowly lower to the starting position. Alternate sides for reps.

“The McGill Big Three is a set of three exercises designed to improve stability through the spine for any activities that put load through the back, whether that’s picking up the laundry or squatting twice your bodyweight.”

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DISPATCHES Arts for Lawrence brick campaign – Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900. Send us your stories – Current Publishing is now accepting photos or story ideas

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grant funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All total, they will receive $743,205 in grant money. That money was approved by the Hamilton County Commissioners at their meeting May 26. Each business has been granted anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 based on their demonstrated need. Grants can be used for payroll, utilities, rent, mortgage, insurance and products directly used in production of a product for sale. Preference was given to businesses that had not re-

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Fishers residents support GiGi’s Playhouse By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Audra Lembke has a special connection to GiGi’s Playhouse. “My daughter Makenna is 6 years old and has Down syndrome,” GIVING BACK she said. “Our family has been involved with Gigi’s Playhouse Indy since the beginning.” GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, which serves children and adults of all ages, opened in Indianapolis in 2015. There are 60 centers nationally “I’ve chaired the Gigi’s Playhouse Indy 3.21 run for the past five years,” said Lembke, who also has two sons with husband Geoff. “This year we are doing the Step to Accept challenge instead due to the social distancing guidelines.” Lembke, a Fishers resident, chairs the Step to Accept Virtual Run Walk & Ride as a Step to Accept champion. Lembke said she was shocked when learning Makenna had Down syndrome at birth. “Fortunately, I was introduced to a

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group of local moms who were working to open GiGi’s,” she said. “The Playhouse has afforded us many great friendships over the years.” With GiGi’s Playhouse closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, all its programs have been online. “GiGi’s has been a great support during the quarantine,” said Lembke, a critical care nurse at Franciscan Health. “They’ve provided materials for Makenna to use to keep improving her skills while at home along with weekly Zoom calls where Makenna can connect with her friends. We want GiGi’s to come back stronger than ever once they can open back up.”

Alex Touseull, a 26-year Fishers resident with Down syndrome, is another Step to Accept champion. “I like GiGi’s because the social interactions that I get,” Touseull said. “I’m able to live a healthy life. I get to see friends who are like me there.” GiGi’s Playhouse provides educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families in a format in which individuals with Down syndrome learn best. GiGi’s Playhouse Indy relies on the profits from its annual I Have a Voice Gala, held in February, and 3.21 Run to keep its doors open. Step to Accept participants can track their steps with the Strava app, a fitness tracker designed to help them log their activity. The goal is for participants to collectively walk, run or ride 50 million steps by event day while raising more than $2 million nationally. The event will be livestreamed around the world at noon. Registration is $21 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. To register visit gigisplayhouse.org/steptoaccept/. To make a donation, visit support. gigisplayhouse.org/steptoaccept/team/ gigis-playhouse-indianapolis.

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Certainly, there is grief and anxiety when we consider all this virus has taken and the unknown of what more it will take before it’s all over. But despite all that we’ve gone through, we have persevered with remarkable strength and selflessness, drawing on a personal calling and one another as we continue to give to those who need our help. From applying clinical expertise as we developed guidance on testing and treating for COVID-19 and to our COVID-19 Command Center approach since the beginning of our response, the spirit of our providers and individuals that support our health systems has been on full display. With input and guidance from cross-functional teams, and a sense of deep gratitude for our 165,000 associates, Ascension St. Vincent rolled out several programs specifically designed to ease the burden on associates in the midst of COVID-19. We want to recognize that while our caregivers have been focused on caring for individuals across Indiana communities, we have been working hard to support them and care for their physical, emotional, spiritual and financial needs during this pandemic, with practices and benefits like pay protection for all associates throughout the crisis, extended dependent care and paying for necessary hotel stays and assistance funds to help pay for essentials, such as rent and groceries for those facing particular hardship. While continuing to care for people with COVID-19, we have begun to plan for how Ascension St. Vincent and our sites of care will look and operate as we come out of this crisis and enter a changed world. We need to adopt a new approach to delivering care because we know society will not go back to the “way things used to be.” There will be a “new normal” in health care, new expectations from our consumers and a new outlook in all aspects of society. It is an opportunity for us to serve better - together. As we begin to transition into recovery and work our way back to “normalcy,” it’s important we take careful and measured steps to ensure a safe and gradual return to providing full access to health care services while also continuing to serve and support individuals and communities impacted by COVID-19. Going forward, our patients can expect expanded access to health care services with enhanced safeguards to ensure our sites of care continue to serve as healing environments.

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A popular summer destination, local farmers markets, have not COVER STORY been immune to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Fishers Farmers Market has created some innovative solutions to the obstacle. Starting May 2, the market operated virtually and will continue to accept virtual orders, although it did reopen to in-person shopping May 23. “The No. 1 reason we chose to go that direction was for the safety of our customers and our vendors,” Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Sandquist said. “We felt it was important to offer a virtual market, and it wasn’t the right time to be out in a physical setting at the beginning of May.” The idea of a virtual market originated last year for the winter farmers market. “The thought came from just based off of the low foot traffic we get at winter market, we were kicking around ideas of, how do we do this virtually where someone preorders something and picks it up?” Sandquist said. “We found a software (Local Food Marketplace) that allows us to do that.” Sandquist said other markets across the

nation are operating in a similar way. “The closest one locally doing it is Bloomington, so we took quite a few tips from them on how they executed, and they are using that same software,” Sandquist said. Through the software, customers can place orders and choose delivery or pickup. Although in-person shopping has returned, the virtual market is still an option. Sandquist said the virtual market continues to be a success. “We sold out orders the first two weeks,” she said. “We had the capacity to accept 400 orders each week, and in the first two weeks, we sold out on that number. The third week, we didn’t quite sell out but we still had over 300 orders submitted. We are continuing to have that as an option throughout the year.” With the market having returned to in-person shopping, the virtual market will be available for home delivery only. “We do still offer that option to preorder and have home delivery for the farmers market items,” Sandquist said. Orders must be placed online at fishersfarmersmarket.localfoodmarketplace.com. Hours are from 9 a.m. Sunday to noon Wednesday. A $10 delivery fee is charged. Orders arrive by no-contact delivery on Sat-

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urdays. Most of the market’s vendors participate in the online option. As for the in-person market, vendors are spread out and extend all the way around the Municipal Drive circle at the Nickel Plate Ampitheater, 6 Municipal Dr., to ensure proper social distancing. All vendors are required to wear masks, and attendees are highly encouraged to wear masks. Food samples are not offered, and customers can’t touch products on display. Kids’ activities have

been suspended, and dogs are not allowed. “This isn’t the time to gather on the (amphitheater) lawn,” Sandquist said. “We won’t have picnic tables set up. It’s purely a market to come and purchase your stuff and then head home.” The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. An 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. time slot is reserved for high-risk populations. For more, visit playfishers.com/ farmersmarket.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Even as spring cleaning is well underway across this land of ours, so is the perennial challenge of how to adequately find equilibrium in the household division of labor. Laundry, lawn mowing, spider killing, meal preparation, planting and maintaining flowers, child care, earning a living to pay for it all and countless other chores befall us. We prioritize their importance, and our desire to do them, and plod along endeavoring to keep our lives moving in working order and, hopefully, improving. For some of us living alone, we are singularly responsible. But for many residing as families, each does a bit of every task. Mom works and so does Dad. Dad cooks and so does Mom. And for others, the labor is split along traditional ethnic or gender lines, by aptitude, by physical presence or by interest. We settle into our duties comfortably, occasionally checking to ensure that we are maintaining parity with our co-inhabitants. Is anyone doing too much or too little? For most, a good-natured equipoise is found. And if someone’s not pulling their weight, a bit of prodding will suffice. Alas, as with all human endeavor, some of us will seek to game the system. Advice is often shared, a few drinks in, at the bachelor/bachelorette party, such as, “Don’t let your partner know of your laundry acumen, lest you become the household expert — for life! They suggest, choose those things you want to do and feign incompetence for the rest. The occasional red sweater thrown in with a load of whites not only produces pink sheets but also becomes an antidote for ever having to do the laundry again. Serious questions about spousal manipulation aside, how much of our lives do we spend imitating ineptitude? How many of our claims of “cannot” are really that we “will not?”

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Nothing to complain about Commentary by Danielle Wilson Current management recently joked that they missed the good old days when readers would complain about my HUMOR column. Alas, with kids mostly grown and out of the house, a job and husband I adore, and an almost total boycott of news outlets, I simply have less opportunity to make bad parenting decisions, judge other soccer moms and care about life as we know it. I also think I’ve become more patient as I approach 50 and understand that on certain things, what I say won’t make a hill-of-beans difference, anyway. So, yes, I could regale you with my thoughts on Stepford women who relish shaming anyone who’s not breastfeeding, staying at home or cooking only organic food (guilty on all three counts!). Or even better, I could discuss my views on the religious folks who like to badmouth those of us who don’t go to church every Sunday or participate in “small group.” But now that

I’m older and infinitely wiser, I realize supermoms are merely compensating for their own insecurities about motherhood and the devout are just trying to keep me from going to hell. Of course, if I wanted to really stir the pot, I could go on and on about the nightmare of a president we have, but what good would it do? His supporters are still going to vote for him in November and I’m still going to experience intense stomach pains when I accidentally hear about his latest idiotic tweet (Obama 2020?). See how much I’ve grown through the years? PTO volunterrorists, anti-vaxxers, global warming deniers ... you do you, people. I’m not one to comment. Peace out.

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Editor, President Trump’s attempt to shift blame for his administration’s tardy response to COVID-19 onto China has resulted in similar-minded politicians following suit. Yes, the virus originated in China, but that was due to the actions of residents of China. Unfortunately, because of Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, Asian Americans are now the targets of hate and retaliation, when they are as impacted as the rest of us. Blaming an entire race of people is not a recovery strategy, and our fellow citizens in Indiana and the U.S. are suffering because of this misplaced rhetoric. Here in Indiana, the most ludicrous claim belongs to Carl Brizzi, whose TV ads claim that Chinese nationalists are sneaking across our southern border with the intent of infecting as many people as possible with coronavirus. Running for public office should include facts and promises of future service, not conspiracy theories. I hope that Hoosiers are not fooled by these political candidates’ absurd claims, and that they vote for a candidate who is grounded in reality and will represent all of us. Pamela Jackson, Noblesville

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year or early 2021, depending on funding. “There are some people who may have retired but need to get back in the job force The Hamilton County Workforce Recovery because their finances have been impacted Task Force has been set up to help the by COVID-19,” Sergi said. “There could be county rebuild the people who are in hospitality that are goEMPLOYMENT economy during the ing to have to get into a different industry coronavirus pandemic. because of how their industry has been The task force, made up of business impacted. We are working with Ivy Tech and and community leaders, has been meeting Good Samaritan Network to create a way weekly by Zoom since April 29. The effort to connect with the people who have been is being supported by the Hamilton County displaced workers and are using the Good Economic Development Corp. Samaritan Network resources.” “We’ve been looking at the situHamilton County Commissionation and the number of job claims er Mark Heirbrandt, a task force that have been made in Hamilton member, said a key is tapping the County,” HCEDC Director of Workcounty’s best business minds and force Strategy Carol Sergi said. industry experts to create measur“Some of the research showed us able goals and objectives. what industries are being impacted For approximately a year, HeirSergi in the county. We were able to get a brandt said a group, including the snapshot where the need was.” economic development leaders from By the second meeting, the task the county’s four biggest cities, met force focused on what the shorteach month to discuss how to get and long-term goals should be for people to move to Hamilton County. recovery. That enabled Hamilton County to be “We applied and received a Duke selected as one of the four counties Energy grant of $5,000 to help us in Indiana to be selected a 21st Cencreate a virtual job fair,” Sergi said. tury Talent Region. Heirbrandt “We have been researching the best “Now that COVID-19 came into way to put that together to get the effect, we realized we had to take a most employers and job applicants access step back,” Heirbrandt said. “The workforce to that.” has changed. Now, we have a lot of unemSergi said she hopes the job fair might be ployment issues and businesses that we held early this month. need to help in a different way. We’re lookSergi said that the organization’s longing at it from a totally different perspective term goal is looking at creating a unique job than the way we were originally looking at mall, where people can get access to filling it.” out a resume, getting an application and Heirbrandt said the task force is uspreparing for an interview. Sergi said the ing data compiled by industry experts to job mall would likely be launched later this strengthen the workforce in the county. LEGAL NOTICE DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, INC. Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-9-4(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its contractors that employ State Licensed Pesticide Applicators to apply Duke Energy approved herbicides to clear the Right of Way of vegetation in order to provide safe and reliable electric service. Vegetation management will be performed in/near the town of Fishers or near streets identified below: Florida Rd from Geist Ridge Dr south to E 104th St E 104th St from Florida Rd east to Cyntheanne Rd Cyntheanne Rd from E 104th St south to E 96th St

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Kelly Frank has always been a huge fan of 1980s Christian rock hair bands. So the Fishers musician MUSIC and his son, Travis Frank, who now lives in Los Angeles, were thrilled to perform as an opening act when bands Stryper, Petra and Whitecross performed in Rocktoberfest Oct. 29, 2016 at Old National Centre in Indianapolis. That led to more collaboration with some members of those bands, including Petra lead singer John Schlitt. Frank and his son formed a band, Holy Fire. The band released its first single, “Fool Runnin,” in April, which Frank wrote. “I’m hoping to do a complete album, but it’s taken us a year to get the first song on,” Frank said. “Depending what happens in the next couple months will determine if we ever get a whole album out. For us to continue to record, we’re going to have to go back to Tennessee to finish the rest of the songs.” Frank said the band intends to make a video, but those plans have been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Frank said some songs are already written but the band needs time in the studio. “I’m taking things one at a time but it’s good to have something released,” Frank said. “I’m pleased with it and I’m ready to do another one.” John Schlitt sings the lead on “Fool Runnin” and John Lawry plays keyboards and produced the song. Frank and his son sing backup vocals. Lawry is a keyboardist for Petra. Travis Frank and Rex Carroll, who played for Christian rock group Whitecross, plays guitar. Bryan Cooley plays bass guitar. Petra drummer Louie Weaver was mostly used on that as a singer, but Frank said the band uses other drummers. Jason Siefert plays guitar and handles publicity for Holy Fire. Frank said Holy Fire is ready to do a show, but all the members have their own solo projects. Schlitt, 70, released a 10-song solo album called “Go” earlier this year. Prior to joining Petra, Schlitt was the lead singer for the

There is a definite buzz around Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. After suspending PERFORMANCE performances in mid-March because of gathering restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Beef & Boards plans to present “Beehive: The 60s Musical” July 8 to Aug. 9. “The entire staff has Stark this cooped-up creative energy,” Beef & Boards owner Doug Stark said. “We’ve got to get back to singing and dancing and entertaining.” Stark said the reopening will be dependent on getting the green light from the guidelines by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. Beef & Boards has several safety measures planned. “I have always been a big fan of adapting best practices, adding a few of our own ideas and always try to follow (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines,” Stark said. Stark said Beef & Boards has installed UV lighting inside its air handlers to kill any viruses in the air. He said it will filter the air inside with an industrial high-efficiency particulate air filter between shows. Stations with hand sanitizer will be available immediately upon entering. The most noticeable change is Beef & Boards will not have its customary buffet but will deliver food to the table by wait staff wearing protective gear. “It’s totally new and uncharted territory for us,” Stark said. “We meet every week to review the new protocols. I know we will have some customers who will miss our buffet; however, we found it will be the safest environment for both our staff and customers to serve plated food.” Capacity will be limited to 250 people. Normal capacity is between 425 to 450. There will be a greater distance between tables.

From left, Travis Frank, John Schlitt, John Lawry and Kelly Frank performed on Holy Fire song. (Submitted photo)

rock band Head East, best known for the hit “Never Been Any Reason.” “I want to help John get out and promote his new album,” Frank said. “Stryper is releasing a new album this year. I just love the Christian rock music and sharing with the groups out there hammering away, sharing the gospel and their message.” Frank said he is looking for a venue where the band can perform a Holy Fire show with Stryper or Petra. “A lot of these musicians are with different bands,” Frank said. “The Holy Fire aspect of it would be bringing Travis in and we would do an actual show with our stuff. It’s more of trying to get the message out through the Christian musicians. When we get these guys together, we want to have these tunes that we can get up on stage and do.” Frank said he would like to hold regular

shows at a venue, perhaps a church, with central Indiana Christian musicians. “Maybe we would do workshops where musicians can share their craft,” Frank said. “During these crazy times, music is one of those things that can bring people together. We want people to get their message heard and out.” Frank said Schlitt, who overcame drug issues after leaving Head East and eventually turned to Christian rock, has a powerful message. “As a band, we want to tap into the testimonies of guys like John Schlitt and myself who are trying to share their message through music,” Frank said. “Our message is geared toward love God and love each other.” “Fool Runnin” is available on iTunes, Pandora and Spotify. For more, visit kellyandtravisfrank.com.

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Fishers District mural installed By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Fishers District patrons will begin to see public art pop up around their favorite businesses and restaurants as developART er Thompson Thrift announced the start of four outdoor mural installations within the mixed-use development. Fishers District is at 116th Street and IKEA Way. The first mural was painted by Nekoda Witsken, a Fishers resident and a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate. The mural is at the Verizon Wireless store off IKEA Way and will measure 35 by 9 feet. It’s a bold, colorful design featuring the words “Thanks for Being Weird with Me.” “I grew up in the HSE Schools system, and one main thing about the community that stuck with me is it helped me feel vibrant and spirited and be who I am and embrace eccentricities to come together and make this whole being an artist thing a reality,” Witsken said. “The flower is symbolic of growing through the process, and sunflowers follow the sun with their face, and it’s an entrepreneurial idea – to pivot to what’s happening around you, so I threw it

Nekoda Witsken paints the “Thanks for Being Weird with Me” mural at the Verizon Wireless store in Fishers District. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

all together in a wacky, technicolor mural.” Each of the murals must represent the City of Fishers’ theme of being a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city. Although the project began last year as Thompson Thrift Retail Group began working with Nickel Plate Arts and the Fishers Arts and Cultural Commission to select artists, the installation was pushed to 2020. Future murals will feature artwork by Dan Toro, from Laramie, Wyo., Megan Jefferson, Indianapolis and Travis Neal, Indianapolis.

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