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no matter what the color and community spread was within your county.” State officials said the decrease in State officials announced last week the COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations loosening of social gathering restrictions, and other key metrics indicated gathering allowing events and restrictions could be loosened. The PANDEMIC social gatherings to state’s advisory map showed five be held with capaccounties were given red designaity limits determined by each countions Jan. 27. On Jan. 21, 34 were ty’s score on the state’s color-coded red, and 73 were red Jan. 13. coronavirus advisory map. Indiana’s seven-day positivity According to an executive order rate was 9.1 percent Jan. 20, down scheduled to go into effect Feb. 1, from 16 percent on Jan. 4. The Holcomb overall attendance at events or sostate’s moving average of deaths cial gatherings in red and orange counties decreased from 74 Jan. 4 to 36 Jan. 26. may not exceed 25 percent facility capacity. COVID-19 Hospitalizations also have steadily Counties given a yellow designation may decreased from record highs of more than not exceed 50 percent facility capacity, and 3,000 at the end of November. They now are blue counties may operate at 100 percent less than 2,000. facility capacity, with appropriate social “We are on a path that we can see our distancing and safety precautions. way out,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said. Event and social gathering organizers On Jan. 26, state officials announced Indimust submit plans to the local health ana’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent department with information about occufrom a 16.9 percent high in April 2020, which pancy, capacity and mitigation efforts. The is the lowest unemployment rate in the Midexecutive order is set to expire Feb. 28 but west, Holcomb said. can be extended. “I see people practicing the things that “The important thing is that the restricwork, that are getting us to a 4.3 percent tions are still tied to the color of the county unemployment rate, having the revenue they are in and that you have to be in that come back into our coffers that then enimproved color for two weeks before we ables us to then target that to those that change (a county’s color designation),” Indiare in need, whether it’s they are hungry or ana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina homeless or struggling with some mental Box said during a Jan. 27 virtual briefing. health issues,” Holcomb said. “We need our “It’s not like we opened it up to everything kids in school, and we can do it safely. It

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

costs, so this is the balance that I was referring to. We have a lot of factors that we have to consider, and we have to consider them on a day-in, day-out basis.” Vaccine update As of Jan. 27, 51 percent of Hoosiers 80 and older had received a COVID-19 vaccine or were scheduled to be vaccinated, and 57 percent of residents 70 and older had received a vaccine or were scheduled to be vaccinated. Sixty percent of health care workers and first responders had been vaccinated or were scheduled to be vaccinated. As of Jan. 27, state officials said Indiana had received 809,400 vaccine doses, and they expect allotments to increase by a small percentage following news from the federal government that states will receive an additional 13,000 doses each week. State officials said the additional doses won’t change plans to vaccinate Hoosiers by age groups. They believe vaccinating the state’s oldest populations will prevent the most deaths and hospitalizations. Holcomb and state health officials have repeatedly said they can vaccinate more Hoosiers but are limited by the number of doses they receive from the federal government. Hoosiers ages 65 to 69 are the next group expected to be eligible. State officials said that could happen within the next several days. Those eligible can schedule a vaccine appointment by visiting ourshot.in.gov. or by calling 2-1-1.

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COVID-19 cases drop in county, vaccine supply runs low By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Like the rest of the state, Hamilton County has seen its weekly number of COVID-19 cases decrease PANDEMIC significantly. The county reported 87 new cases on Jan. 26, the lowest total since 81 cases were reported on Nov. 2, 2020. The seven-day moving average of new cases was at 143 on Jan. 26, a drop from 299 reported on Jan. 10. Christian Walker, Hamilton County Health Dept. emergency preparedness coordinator, said he believes much of the decline in cases has occurred as people have “hunkered down for the winter.” “The holidays, we knew, were going to be

a trying time,” Walker said. “Thankfully, we bent but didn’t break.” Deaths have also fallen, with — as of Jan. 27 — only five deaths reported in the county since Jan. 18. The last time the county went a week without reporting a COVID-19 death was late September into early October 2020. A total of 320 people have died from the disease in Hamilton County, with 60.3 percent of all deaths occurring among those 80 and older. Walker said the recent trends are encouraging but that it’s still important for people to wear face coverings, social distance and continue other practices to prevent the spread of the virus. “We’re not through the woods yet,” Walker said. “Hopefully, everyone can stay the course a little bit longer.”

View the state’s COVID-19 dashboard and statistics per county at coronavirus.in.gov. Hamilton County, moreover, has been among the state’s most prolific counties in providing COVID-19 vaccines, and it is prepared to more than triple the amount being given daily. But there’s not yet enough vaccine available to make that happen. The Hamilton County Health Dept. opened its COVID-19 vaccination site Jan. 11 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. It provided 750 doses in its first week and 1,100 the second week. The county expects to receive enough vaccine to provide 1,600 first doses per week beginning in mid-February, according to Walker. However, Walker said the county has a plan and resources available to vaccinate

up to 3,500 people each week. Walker said it’s not clear when the county will receive enough vaccine to make that happen. The county receives its allotment from the Indiana State Dept. of Health, which is responsible for allocating the doses to Indiana’s 92 counties. The vaccine is available in Indiana to residents who are at least 70 years old, health care workers and first responders. Vaccine appointments in Hamilton County are booked through nearly the end of February, Walker said. “The demand is far, far outpacing supply right now,” Walker said, adding that more appointments will be added as the county receives additional vaccines. Learn more and schedule an appointment at ourshot.in.gov.

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Vare concerned about boards, commissions appointee process By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

cil meeting. She said she did not receive acknowledgment if the applicants were reviewed by the council. Fishers City Council member Jocelyn Vare acknowledged that there isn’t a Vare voiced concern about the process of place for applicants to claim if they are a selecting apminority or not on the application, GOVERNMENT pointees to the so it is unclear how many of the city’s boards applications were from minorities. and commissions during the Jan. She said she would like there to be 19 council meeting. Nevertheless, a place on the applications in the the council voted 7-2 to approve future where applicants can explain the pre-selected appointees to the if they are a minority or not. board. Vare requested the council imVare Vare said out of the 95 available mediately take several actions: seats, there were few people of color, wom- Complete a formal audit of all boards and en, people from the LGTBQ community and commissions appointees to identify the those with disabilities that were appointed overall composition of gender, identity, race, to the positions. Vare said she discovered religious beliefs, political party, conflict that approximately 80 percent of current of interest and number of terms served; board and commission appointees are white launch an immediate callout through the males and 18 percent are females. There are city’s social media platforms to Fishers only three people of color serving on the 24 residents, inviting them to apply to serve boards and commissions, and there are no on the boards and commissions; complete a appointees from the LGBTQ community or poll of all applications received in the past persons with a disability. two years; and require current appointees Vare said she’s concerned about a lack whose terms are up to reapply and be reof diversity on the boards and commisviewed among all applications; and to cresions, which has led them to be “grossly ate a nominating committee to review the under-representative” of the Fishers appointees. She then asked for the slate of community. appointees to be approved at the February “This is a problem because it maintains council meeting. exclusivity and prevents more diverse voicVare and council member Sam DeLong, es from participating in city government,” both Democrats, voted in favor of Vare’s Vare said. “Citizens can indeed apply to requests, but the request was denied by serve, and the application is always acthe other seven members of the council, cessible online and open to public, but my all Republicans. The council then voted in question is, did the city council majority favor of approving the appointments to the review any of these applications prior to boards and commissions, with Vare and finalizing these 2021 appointments?” DeLong voting against. Vare said she received 47 applications For more, visit fishers.in.us. from 2019 and 2020 the day of the coun-

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HOA and developer partner to save Fishers golf course By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com At its January meeting, the Fishers City Council heard an introduction for a project requesting to rezone DEVELOPMENT 20.86 acres at the southeast corner of 126th Street and Brooks School Road. If approved, the planned unit development will be called The Preserve at Gray Eagle, which will consist of 155 residential units, including 101 garden-style units, 28 townhomes and 20 paired ranch-style homes. The proposal is the culmination of several years of work by the Gray Eagle HOA to keep the Gray Eagle Course open. In September 2018, the Gray Eagle Golf Course owners group announced its intent to close the driving range, which many residents didn’t want to see happen. The Preserve at Gray Eagle proposal would keep the Gray Eagle golf course and driving range and add bocce ball courts, pickleball courts, a clubhouse, a fitness facility and pedestrian connections. If approved, the development will not impact the Gray Eagle HOA dues. Steve Hardin, an attorney representing developer J.C. Hart, said the proposal is a resident-driven solution. “The HOA shared goals with the home-

owners in spring 2019 on how to keep the golf course, clubhouse and driving range,” Hardin said. The development is designed for people 55 and older. The developer plans to help fund upgrades to the clubhouse and improvements to the golf course and protect the golf course in the future. If the golf course is no longer economically viable in the future, the developer plans for the course to become a greenspace. J.C. Hart Vice President of Development Todd May also presented to the council. He lives in Fishers in a home on the golf course. “We knew this needed to be a win-winwin situation. It needed to be a win for the community, something acceptable to them. It also needed to be a win for the golf course owners to meet their financial objectives, and it needed to be a win for the city,” May said. “So, that’s a delicate balance to weigh all those needs with three significant partners in this project.” The proposal targets the renter-by-choice market for people who want a maintenance-free lifestyle, which, according to May, is an unmet need in Fishers. Although the proposal was only a first reading and therefore council didn’t conduct a vote, several councilors commended the project.

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Photographer recalls ’86 disaster By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The nation was stunned on Jan. 28, 1986, as it watched news coverage of the Challenger space shuttle launch gone NASA horribly wrong. Only 73 seconds after liftoff, a malfunction caused the spacecraft to break apart, leaving a tangle of contrails in the clear blue sky as the crew of seven plummeted to their deaths. Thirty-five years later, Carmel resident Andy Klotz remembers the accident as a defining moment for the U.S. and himself -because he saw it happen firsthand. Klotz, now 64, was a Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology grad working as a programmer analyst for NASA subcontractor Computer Sciences Corp. in Cape Canaveral at the time and captured amateur photos of the incident when he took a break to watch the late morning launch. It didn’t take him long to realize something was terribly wrong, but his knowledge of the shuttle’s emergency systems briefly gave him hope the crew had survived. “I was hoping that I would see the orbiter looping around and coming back and making its way to the landing strip,” he said. “It became pretty evident the orbiter wasn’t coming back, and that meant everything was falling into the ocean.” Indianapolis resident Bob Green also was working for CRC in Cape Canaveral at the time of the accident. The Indiana University graduate stepped outside of his home 20 miles from the launch site to watch the event and remembers having a similar brief feeling of hope that the accident wasn’t as bad as it seemed. “I thought maybe the orbiter had separated and we’d see it looping back around,” he said. “One of the projects I had worked on was a vectoring system for chase plans for when the orbiter would return to Florida and land. I knew that was a thing, but it didn’t happen.” Klotz went back to work after the accident, but remembers the day not being especially productive as he and his co-workers tried to process what had happened. The accident had long-term implications for him and Green, too, as their team was working on a system being considered for a future launch. After the accident, the system was deemed too dangerous, so the plans were scrapped, and they moved on to other projects. Klotz, who grew up on a farm that has now been developed as a neighborhood

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in Fishers, returned to Indiana to be near family in 1993 after serving as a missionary in Austria for four years. He’s now a maintenance engineer with Mooresville-based Thiesing Veneer. Green, who now works for ADP, returned to the Hoosier state in 1992. He said witnessing the accident and its aftermath has made him “more safety conscious,” especially in his work. Klotz said the Challenger accident is one of several national events that left a major impact on his life. “This, plus 9/11, plus the Kennedy assassination are anchors in time that are strong memories that you know something really negative and undesirable happened,” he said. “It gives you the opportunity to look at what we’re doing and why we’re doing it and if we should continue doing the things we’re doing.” Even after many years of working in the aerospace industry, he still finds launches “awe-inspiring” and still looks for opportunities to view them. “Humans can’t fly,” he said. “So, to be part of something where a big undertaking is done, it does have a certain amount of good pride associated with it.”

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Panelists are Sheila Kennedy, professor of law and policy at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI; Paul Helmke, former mayor of Fort Wayne, now director of Civic Leaders Center at Indiana University; and Peggy Welch, former state representative. The third documentary is called “Line in the Street,” by Robert and Rachel Millman. It will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Panelists are Jesse Kharbanda of the Hoosier Environmental Council and Jennifer McCormick, former Indiana state superintendent of public instruction. The documentaries will be shown on Zoom, and participants must register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-2qpz4pHNzfroVQZCT-X4lvk7N7m-ng. The session also will be livestreamed on the LWVIN website, lwvin.org. Recordings also will be available to view after the event.

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Project: Admirals Pointe Drive Location: Indianapolis DPW currently has closed Admirals Pointe Drive to replace the timber bridge over Geist and the north fork of Dry Branch. The detour will consist of Old Stone Dr. east to Carroll Rd. / 700 W., then south to E. 79th St. and then west to Oaklandon Rd. Expected completion: Midsummer 2021 NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH Project: Road rehabilitation Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street will be closed for two separate phases for road rehabilitation. The first phase is from west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate Road. This phase has reopened. The second phase is from west of Deming Road to west of Devaney Road. Expected completion: The second phase is expected to begin in spring 2021. WESTFIELD 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 closed as the Grand Junction Plaza is moving into the construction phase. Parking is available on the west end of Park Street.

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Lawrence Police Dept. changes recruitment efforts to attract more minority applicants By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Lawrence Police Dept. Deputy Chief Gary Woodruff said the majority of police officers have a similar story: They all felt a calling to serve as a law enforcement officer. For its next round of hiring, LPD wants to find those applicants, specifically minority candidates. The department began Woodruff accepting applications Jan. 1 and will continue through Feb. 28. Anyone living within a 50-mile radius of LPD, 5150 N. Post Rd., Lawrence, and is between the ages 21 and 40 is eligible to apply. The department, which is hiring for the first time in two years, doesn’t have a specific number of people it plans to hire. The LPD planned to hire in 2020 but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the date to 2021. Deputy Chief Curtis Bigsbee said parts of the application process, such as the physical agility test, the written test and the interview, are conducted in person. The department recently exhausted a list of candidates on its application Bigsbee list due to retirements and vacancies. When an applicant passes screening protocols, they are placed on the list, from which the department may refer to later on to hire. From the last list, LPD hired nine officers in 2018 and two in 2019. There is only one immediate opening in the department. “We are allocated for 62 (officers) and we are at 61,” Woodruff said. “That’s not to say we are only going to hire one off this (new) list. In all likelihood, we will go deep into this list over the two-year period it is good for. There are potential retirements and there may be new positions at some point.” The new list of candidates will be valid for two years, or until all candidates are hired. “Back when I did the (hiring) process and Gary did the process, we would just go to

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the newspaper and different agencies to push the message out,” Bigsbee said. “This time in particular, it’s more targeted.” The department has hired a marketing firm to geo-target specific demographics, such as minorities. “There is a strong emphasis on minorities within the Latino community, the African American community as well as females,” Bigsbee said. “We are trying to open it up pretty much emphasizing on those toptiered demographics for our recruitment efforts. We are definitely looking to increase the diversity within our ranks. Every police department is looking to do that, and we want our agency and our department to reflect the community we serve. Lawrence is a tremendously diverse community.” Bigsbee said LPD has always emphasized hiring from a diverse candidate pool. Some of LPD’s police vehicles have been outfitted with decals promoting the hiring

process to spread the message. The department is working to make itself appealing to police officers from other departments as well. “We are trying to incentivize this process as well to recruit active law enforcement officers right now,” Bigsbee said. Although LPD doesn’t offer lateral transfers, current police officers are eligible to apply with non-police officer candidates. But LPD offers incentives for applicants who were previously police officers. The officers wouldn’t have to attend the police academy again and would be paid according to their experience. “If they have four years of ceritifed service, they will be paid at the rate of a fourth-year patrol office as opposed to a probationary officer,” Bigbsee said. “That has never been offered by the City of Lawrence or the police dept in our history.” For more, visit cityoflawrence.org/police.

MORE EXPERIENCE AT LAWRENCE POLICE DEPT. Lawrence Police Dept. officer Devin Randle said LPD is attractive to applicants because of its diversity. “What you get with Lawrence as opposed to other suburban departments in the area is a multitude of different cultures and different backgrounds,” said Randle, who’s been an officer with LPD for five years. “On any given day for patrol in Lawrence, you can work with people who live in an urban area, and you can go from that call to somebody who lives all the way up in the southern half of Geist. “There’s a multitude of different backgrounds, and you can gain so much experience your first couple years on the road as opposed to working in other areas that don’t have as much culture.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker For some of us, trying new restaurants is a must. Each meal must be unlike any that we’ve ever had before. We learn of the newest “fusion” dining spot that purports to have successfully mixed traditional Central African cuisine with that of the varied Inuit tribes of the distant North American territories. Monkey maghaz, or monkey brain, sauteed in aged whale blubber presents the diner with a legitimate claim to be on the cutting edge of foodie culture. For others, we prefer the tried and true. Our instincts take us to the same restaurants, with the same menu, to order the same meal. Much like Steve Jobs wearing his daily uniform of jeans and a black turtleneck, it frees us up to devote ourselves to the many other things that require our focused attention. Is it really spawned in some deep-rooted and well-thought out origin, or could it be that we simply like what we like? Isn’t variety the spice of life? Well, sure. But also, isn’t it bad to throw out the baby with the bathwater? Sure it is. We are stuck in some loop like poor old Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Is tradition the key, or is it time for something else? Likely, there is no definitive answer. We rely upon our experience and tastes to help guide us. Throughout our lives, we confirm and reconfirm our choices. New was bad. Let’s not do that again. Or, new was wonderful, we should experiment more often. Either way, we reinforce ourselves until the choice, through repeated wear, becomes a blister, then a callus and, ultimately, a bias. Ultimately, we shun some options, secure in our certainty that we know what we like. Or we cuddle into the equally false belief that everything deserves a go, that nothing is reaching too far.

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I can see clearly now Commentary by Danielle Wilson Anyone else have Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” looping in her psychological playlist? Despite HUMOR still feeling utterly exhausted all the time, I have to admit to finally having a bit of hope for 2021. Let’s do this! My mom and in-laws recently received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, easing the weight of worry I’ve carried for almost a year about their health. Although teachers are no longer on the Indiana priority list, I figure if I’ve made it this far without getting sick, the odds are in my favor that I’ll make it to summer. Go masks, over 70 percent alcohol hand sanitizer and social paranoia! Two-thirds of my college kids are back on their respective campuses, with the last set to return in another week. Praise be! They’ve been home since Thanksgiving, eating, laundry-ing and generally not adulting to their hearts content. While it was great to have our six-pack reunited for the

holidays, even a nice Imperial IPA can skunk with too much exposure. “We love you! You’re beautiful! Don’t let the door …!” You know the drill. The 2020 election is over. We have a new president. We have a female veep. They were both sworn in as part of a wonderfully peaceful, inspiring and inclusive ceremony. And we were introduced to the astounding Amanda Gorman. Enough said. I am still in bed most nights before 9 p.m., wake on Wednesdays wishing they were Fridays, and require copious amounts of coffee and Netflix teen dramas to get me through, but I can see the light of clear blue morning on the horizon. Sing it, Dolly! 2021! 2021! 2021! Peace out.

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I am still in bed most nights before 9 p.m., wake on Wednesdays wishing they were Fridays, and require copious amounts of coffee and Netflix teen dramas to get me through, but I can see the light of clear blue morning on the horizon.

Editor, I’m thankful that Robert Davidson cleared up those “election irregularities” for us last week. He and his “A Beautiful Mind” have it all worked out. I agree with Daniel Hook that Current should not aid conspiracy theorists. The recent presidential election was not even particularly close. If actual, meaningful cheating had occurred, some lawyer would have been able to make that case. To continue to give people space to speak nonsense hurts all of us. Additional topics I hope not to see covered by Current in the future include: Does stepping on a crack break your mother’s back or your own back? Does gum stay in Bigfoot’s stomach for seven years if he swallows it? Do Christians love Trump because of his servant’s heart or his response to the pandemic? And: if you repeat a lie enough times, does it eventually become the truth? Christy Wiegand, Noblesville

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Oh, Henry: Remembering ‘Hammerin’ Hank Commentary by Dick Wolfsie It was April 8, 1974. The Atlanta Braves were playing a home game against the L.A. Dodgers. Henry Aaron had HUMOR already hit his 714th home run to tie Babe Ruth’s record. That evening, I played hooky from the night class I was teaching to listen to the game. On his second time at bat, Aaron rifled one over the left-field fence for No. 715. He circled the bases, and this was the announcer’s call: “A black man is getting a standing ovation in the Deep South for breaking a record by an all-time baseball idol. What a marvelous moment it is for baseball. What a marvelous moment for Atlanta and the state of Georgia. What a marvelous moment for the world.” Then, Vince Scully went silent, letting his viewers absorb the moment. Scully, arguably the greatest baseball announcer of all time, had made the call for arguably the greatest hitter of all time. Hank Aaron was a poor young man from Mobile, Ala., who played in the Negro League for the Indianapolis Clowns at a starting salary of $200 a month. “I think there was more talent in that

league than in the majors,” Aaron said. Aaron ultimately hit 758 four-baggers, a record that would hold for 32 years until it was finally eclipsed by Barry Bonds. When Bonds heard of Aaron’s death, he said, “Thanks for all you have taught us … for being a trailblazer through adversity and setting an example for all of us African American ballplayers who came after you.”

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CarDon to expand Hamilton Trace by 37 apartments news@currentinfishers.com CarDon & Associates has announced plans to expand the assisted living apartments at Hamilton Trace senior living community, 11851 Cumberland Rd., Fishers. GROWTH Hamilton Trace has 30 apartments, and 37 more will be added for a total of 67. There will be 32 new one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom residences. All assisted-living residences are private and include a kitchen with a sink, refrigerator and microwave; a private bathroom with a walk-in shower; and a washer and dryer. As part of the assisted-living expansion, Moore’s Landing Din-

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ing Room also will be expanded and renovated. The dining room serves three restaurant-style meals to residents daily. There will be a new lounge and activity area. “The expansion is to accommodate the needs of seniors in Fishers and the surrounding areas,” CarDon Chief Operating Officer Gregg Gormal stated. “It provides a nice continuum on the campus for those in independent living apartments or cottages as well as individuals coming out of short-term rehabilitation who may benefit from assisted living, either as a respite or their new home.” Hamilton Trace is accepting reservations for its assisted living apartments, which are planned to open in the spring. For more, call 317-813-7777.

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Working to ensure trust, equity Commentary by Dennis Murphy The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare persistent, systemic racial disparities in communities across the IU HEALTH United States, including the lasting effect of inequality in medical care and the resulting mistrust among communities of color. Recently, IU Health has faced questions about racial inequities in our own health care system, including questions about the quality and equity of Dr. Susan Moore’s clinical and personal care at one of our hospitals. These issues are serious and raise questions that must be answered thoroughly, independently and transparently. Dr. Moore’s death was tragic, and we extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. As the leader of an organization that is deeply committed to equity, empathy and improving the health of underserved communities, I, too, seek answers to these questions. We have initiated an independent, third-party review of Dr. Moore’s case, as well as our overall patient care protocols, communication and procedures. The review, which is already under way, is co-chaired by Dr. Jeannette E. South-Paul, the chair of the department of family medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Dr. David Wilkes, dean of the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine. The review will be conducted by six local and national independent experts representing a range of clinical, medical backgrounds along with those who have track records of advocacy and expertise on systemic racism, cultural competency, patient experience and communication, diversity and inclusion. Four of the panelists are African American, one is Latino and one is white. Three are women and three are men. Upon completion of the investigation, the results will be shared with Dr. Moore’s family first. We will disclose results of the investigation publicly in a manner that balances transparency with respect for the family’s request for privacy. For the full column, visit youarecurrent. com.

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COMEBACK PATIENT OF THE MONTH This is one in a series of case studies of triumph over injury. For previous installments, visit www.methodistsports.com.

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BACKGROUND: Andy Card is the founder and CEO of Klipsch Card Athletic Facilities. “We develop, design, and operate youth athletic facilities nationwide,” he said. “I also have ownership in several restaurants and a development company, and I’m also on the racing team with Tony Stewart for which Tony was the driver in the Indy Racing League.” He and his wife, Marti, have five children (three girls, two boys) and two Goldendoodles, Carlton and Chloe. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, boating and fishing, “but my true passion is spending time with my family and friends.” Andy’s injury occurred one day while he was stretching. “I have practiced martial arts for many years, and I have learned many stretching techniques. I was getting ready for a run, and my meniscus tore. I went a long time without any treatment, bearing the pain, but eventually, it prevented me from doing the things that I love that also keep me active. I finally decided to get my knee fixed.”

WHY MSM: “Because of my ownership and involvement in indoor athletic facilities, I knew many customers and athletes that had great success in overcoming injuries with Methodist Sports Medicine. The care that I received from day one was fantastic; as a business owner, I pay very close attention to how other businesses are run from A to Z. Dr. Maratt spent a significant amount of time talking to me about exactly what would happen. Dr. Maratt was nothing short of Picasso when he operated on my knee. The staff at Methodist Sports Medicine was highly educated on how to make my recovery as fast and smooth as possible, especially the rehab care that I received at their facility at Finch Creek Fieldhouse in Noblesville. Scott Hamersly, my Physical Therapist, was fantastic. If anyone is ever in need of orthopedic care of any kind, I highly suggest Methodist Sports Medicine; they truly are a 10 out of 10, the best in the industry.”

THE JOURNEY: Andy tried to manage his pain with medications and bracing, which got him through an incredibly busy period for him. Once it became apparent that Andy’s knee arthritis would continue to limit him, Dr. Maratt developed a plan for Andy’s knee replacement surgery and recovery. Dr. Joseph Maratt Scott Hamersly “We utilized modern pain management techniques that started before surgery to minimize pain after surgery, prevented injury to the thigh muscles by not applying a tourniquet, and used computer navigation to optimally resurface his knee for a result that feels as natural as possible,” said Dr. Maratt. “We had him up and walking hours after surgery and home the same day. He was doing very well and enjoying being active when I made a telehealth appointment with him at 8 weeks. I expect he will be fully functionally recovered by 3-4 months.”

Scott Hamersly, Director of Rehabilitation Services at MSM, led Andy’s journey to recovery after surgery. “Andy bought into the concept that surgery alone is not the sole solution, but the recovery and rehab afterward is what gets your life back,” said Scott. The MSM team looks forward to Andy’s continued progress and is excited to see that he is already back to doing the activities that he loves. THE MSM TEAM: The MSM team included Dr. Joseph Maratt, Fellowship Trained Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon, and Scott Hamersly, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS and Director of Rehabilitation Services.

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Company member’s video skills beneficial to Indianapolis Ballet gala livestream By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Chris Lingner’s skill as a videographer has been a huge addition to the Indianapolis Ballet in the past several months. “I do a lot of videographer work, and this last year DANCE it’s been quite necessary,” said Lingner, a founding company member of Indianapolis Ballet. “Most arts organizations are converting over to livestreams (amid the COVID-19 pandemic).” The Fishers resident’s video skills work will be on display on the livestream of “Ballet & Cabernet,” the Indianapolis Ballet’s annual fundraiser, at 8 p.m. Feb. 6. The livestream will feature WRTV reporter Rafael Sanchez as host at The Cabaret theater in Indianapolis. Fans of the ballet can register with no charge at indyballet.org/gala. The one-hour livestream will feature performances by company dancers and special messages from world-renowned prima ballerina Misty Copeland, New York City Ballet dancers Megan Fairchild and Georgina Pazcoguin, Broadway star Jackie Hoffman and IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe. The show will feature a singing duet by Kristina Love, star of “Tina Turner the Musical,” and Lingner’s brother, Cory Lingner, a Broadway performer. The siblings grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Carmel-based University High School. “Cory is helping me edit, so it’s kind of a family affair,” Lingner said. “I’ll be performing on one piece that was recorded. During the actual broadcast, I will be directing at The Cabaret. We already taped some of the performances at The Toby stage at Newfields. Some of it will be live. It’s a different experience going all virtual, especially for a field like ours.” Daniel’s Vineyard has donated customized-labeled bottles of wine for the gala. Lingner said the goal of the fundraiser is to keep the company going. “Thanks to the generosity of a lot of foundations, particularly Clowes and Lilly’s stepped up across the board, not just for us,” Lingner said. “Because of how things have gone, ticket sales have been significantly hampered and understandably. We have to make our ends meet to keep dancing.” Indianapolis Ballet’s performance of “Nutcracker Sweets” also was presented as a livestream. Originally, a crowd of 25 percent capacity was to be permitted, but the guidelines changed two days before the scheduled performance in December 2020. “We had to switch gears and did an actual ‘live’ livestream for that performance,” Lingner said. Following the gala, Indianapolis Ballet, which started perfoming in 2017, will present a virtual performance of “Love Springs Eternal,” which will start Feb. 20 and run through the end of the month.

Actors Theatre of Indiana “Alabama Story,” a 2019 production of Actors Theatre of Indiana at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, will be available for streaming purchase through Feb. 14. Cost is $35. For more, visit atistage.org. Performing Arts Connect The Center for the Performing Arts series features “Story of a Composer: George Gershwin” in a Zoom teleconference at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. The presentation will be by the Manhattan School of Music. Cost is $12. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org. Live at the Center Pavel and Direct Contact will perform a free livestream concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It is part of the “Live at the Center” series and features Dominican pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Chris Lingner is a dancer and founding company member of the Indianapolis Ballet. (Submitted photo)

“We’ll be filming Feb. 18 and 19 since we have a multiple cast of dancers,” Lingner said. “There will be different fan groups of dancers. Then it will be on demand after that.” Lingner said he was already doing a lot of videography for Dance Kaleidoscope and Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. “Thankfully, a lot of these skills have been available to the organization, so we can still execute our craft,” Lingner said. “(Dancing is) a short-lived career, and it’s hard to be off for that amount of time and still come back strong. We’re thankful we’ve all been safe, and our protocols have all worked out well. Even the school has been working out well. We’ve always been cautious, doing whatever is deemed safe for everyone. We’re thankful to be performing and providing this to the community.” “Love Springs Eternal” will feature a brief performance by students from the Indianapolis Ballet school. “It’s just to give the kids another performance opportunity,” Lingner said. “They’ve also been limited by that and they need to keep getting that experience. There are a few roles (for students) in ‘The Firebird,’ which is the signature ballet of the evening that will feature some children.” Indianapolis Ballet started as a school but grew to the point it could support a company, Lingner said. For more on the gala or “Love Springs Eternal,” visit indyballet. org.

Robinson’s art on display at The Art Gallery editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council is presenting an exhibit by noted artist Rebecca Robinson entitled, “The Art of Bridging the Gap,” in The Alcove on the second floor of The Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers. “As long as I can remember, art has moved me,” said Robinson, who lives in Indianapolis. “Expressing myself with my artwork allows me to convey a thought, an emotion, a personal experience or an important message. As an artist, it is my duty to push the envelope and create artwork that sparks a dialogue and remains timeless.” Robinson’s exhibit of 11 paintings include stained glass, acrylic on canvas and concrete, tar and white latex. The exhibit opened in January and runs through March. The Art Gallery at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., is open daily Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 906 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis  What to get: The Original Price: $9.95 Anna’s take: The Garage Indy opened in the downtown Indianapolis Bottleworks development Jan. 5, and it’s already very popular. Like a luxury cafeteria, The Garage houses multiple restaurants (not all are open yet), similar to the Fishers District Test Kitchen, but with more options. I tried Poke Guru, which also has a location at Indianapolis City Market. Poke is a Hawaiian dish that features raw fish served over rice with vegetables and sauces, sort of like a sushi bowl. I tried four bowls, all priced at $9.95. I tried The Original, which is the most popular bowl. It features marinated tuna over sushi rice with edamame, avocado, seaweed, cucumber and a drizzle of spicy mayo and unagi, topped with pickled red onion. The Ginger Scallion features your choice of salmon

Poke Guru offers a variety of poke bowls, a Hawaiian dish that features raw fish with rice, vegetables and sauces. Clockwise, from top left, The Original, Ginger Scallion, Sichuan Salmon and The Kalbi.(Photo by Anna Skinner)

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three holograms of an actor portraying Reagan, accompanied by his words. Visitors can then see a full-size replica of the Oval Office, exactly as it was during Reagan’s term as president, including the famous jar of “Jelly Belly” beans and a reproduction of the Resolute Desk to which Reagan added a 2-inch base to accommodate his height. After a tour of Air Force One, as it was during Reagan’s term, visitors can walk along a

recreated White House Rose Garden and end their visit at the burial site of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

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CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VA-21-2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals at 6 PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed online at www.fishers.in.us during the meeting time. We recommend that residents follow the released guidelines to avoid gatherings and meeting due to the risk of COVID-19. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of Development Standard Variance from Chapter 3. Zoning Districts of the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance from Section 3.2.5. R4 Residential District. 5.Other. 5b. Impervious area of lot (max) from 40% to 45%. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 10461 Creektree Lane Fishers, IN 46038, with Parcel ID: 19-1129-00-25-008.000. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting. Department of Planning and Zoning Ross Hilleary, Planner III City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317)595-3155 www.fishers.in.us

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