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Area superintendents ask state to reconsider ILEARN requirements By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Noblesville Schools Supt. Beth Niedermeyer and several other superintendents across Hamilton EDUCATION County and central Indiana recently wrote a letter to the Indiana State Dept. of Education expressing concern about the state’s plan for ILEARN Bourff testing for the 2020-21 school year. The letter states that school districts are working hard to plan for the upcoming ILEARN testing requirements. “During this unprecNiedermeyer edented year, we have found this to be a daunting task,” the letter stated. “The current testing plan would divert much needed time, attention and resources away from critical student learning needs. It would also place an excessive burden on our virtual families, which this year make up approximately 10% of our population.” Typically, ILEARN testing takes four to eight days to complete, depending on the grade level. It is conducted in the spring. ILEARN replaced ISTEP in 2019 as the state’s standardized testing mechanism. This year, superintendents claim that since districts are operating with different learning models, including in-person instruction and virtual instruction because of health department guidelines, testing time could increase for ILEARN requirements, meaning it could take eight to 12 days to complete.
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
During the Noblesville Schools NWEA testing in the fall, only 50 percent of virtual students attended an in-person session at Noblesville Schools to take the test, despite special accommodations the district made for students. “Factoring in additional time for makeup testing due to higher COVID absenteeism, we are not confident that ILEARN can even be completed during the testing window,” the letter Baldwin stated. “Large numbers of virtual students have refused to come to school for NWEA testing, despite multiple invitations and implementation of aggressive safety measures. We believe that most virtual Beresford learners will not come in for ILEARN, jeopardizing our ability to meet federally required 95% participation.” If the schools don’t meet the 95 percent threshold for testing, it could lower their overall academic rating and put federal funding in jeopardy. District superintendents also claimed they are experiencing high absenteeism rates among staff because of COVID-19, and
ILEARN administration increases the number of staff needed. “Due to staffing shortages, we believe we will be unable to administer ILEARN and meet even the most basic needs of operating our schools,” the letter stated. “For virtual students, additional testing factors must be considered including: transportation, food services, facility space for social distancing, health & safety, and equipment & supplies. With the current testing plan, we will not have space to accommodate all learners.” The superintendents ended the letter by asking state officials to reconsider the ILEARN requirements. “We must preserve desperately needed instructional time, student learning, and health and safety,” the letter stated. “We simply cannot administer a testing plan that does not account for the current world in which our schools are operating today.” Superintendents who signed the letter are Beth Niedermeyer, Noblesville; Mike Beresford, Carmel; Derek Arrowood, Hamilton Heights; Allen Bourff, Hamilton Southeastern; Mary Roberson, Sheridan; Ryan Glaze, Tipton; Chris Baldwin, Westfield; and Scott Robison, Zionsville. As of press time, Noblesville Schools said the state had not responded to the letter.
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ing for stakeholders in an effort to improve an inclusive, supportive culture. “It has been a priority of our school system to make equity and cultural competency an important aspect of our children’s’ education,” Supt. Allen Bourff stated. “We must be forward-thinking and proactive in addressing the equities and disparities that persist within our school district, and I am pleased that Nataki is joining us to help us with this worthy endeavor.” Pettigrew will serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet participating in the creation and execution of the district’s vision, mission and strategic plan priorities. “Equity is such an important issue. I look forward to creating an environment where every student and teacher
feels welcome and excited about learning by building capacity, improving cultural awareness in all classrooms, creating brave spaces for inclusion and developing evaluation and professional development programs,” Pettigrew said. “I am confident in our collective ability to create and sustain equity-driven change that will live and thrive in our school system. I am equally hopeful of our power to create a bold vision for equity and inclusion.” Pettigrew has 23 years of teaching and administrative experience. She also has served as a member of the Fishers Equity Council. Pettigrew earned her educational specialist degree in district leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University, where she also completed her Master of Education and Administration certification.
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compete at the sectional Feb. 27. Savannah competes for DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics in Fishers. She joined DeVeau’s after Geist Sports Academy closed in early 2020. “We practice at DeVeau’s for our regular routines and do the high school meets on the side,” Susie said. Savannah said she has made her biggest improvement on the bars. That shows, as her best finishes have been on bars. She finished in fourth place at Noblesville Jan. 18 and fifth at Shelbyville Jan. 11. She placed eighth in the all-around at Franklin Central Jan. 27. “There are a lot of new friends that I’ve met through high school gymnastics,” Savannah said. “It’s definitely something I have to think through a lot more because I’m by myself competing instead of on a team.” Savannah has been participating in gymnastics since she was 2 years old. She also competes in high jump and pole vault for the FHS girls track and field team.
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BACKGROUND: Madelyn has always had a love for tennis, but after injuring her ankle, she struggled to get back on the court without experiencing pain. “I went to several other doctors for treatment but it was not getting better,” said Madelyn. With hopes of making the tennis team at Fishers High School as a freshman, Madelyn knew it was time to seek another opinion.
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Madelyn Barron is a freshman at Fishers High School.
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Schools recertified with STEM designation — The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Townships had several schools recertified with an Indiana Dept. of Education STEM designation. The schools are Skiles Test Elementary, Belzer Middle School and McKenzie Center of Innovation & Technology. 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. Outside payment kiosk now open — The City of Lawrence’s outside payment kiosk, located on the south side of the Lawrence Government Center in the drive-up lane, is up and running. Those wanting to use the kiosk will enter the drive-thru lane at the southwest corner of the Government Center parking lot, 9001 East 59th St., Lawrence. The payment kiosk availability does not change the cut-off time for making payment to avoid non-payment disconnection. You must still make payment by 8 a.m. on the actual turn-off day in order to avoid being placed on the disconnect list. If you made your payment after 8 a.m., contact the Business Office at 317-542-0511 to confirm that you were removed from the list.
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viding emergency assistance to residents. Renters can apply for grant funds if one or more members of the household qualiHamilton County renters will soon have fies for unemployment or has experienced access to more than $10 million in federal a reduction in household income, incurred grant funds to prosignificant costs or experienced PANDEMIC vide housing asa financial hardship because of sistance for those COVID-19, according to the U.S. Dept. financially impacted by the COVID-19 of the Treasury. They also must pandemic. demonstrate a risk of experiencing The Hamilton County Council homelessness or housing instability on Feb. 3 approved a fund for the and have a household income at CARES Act Rental Assistance grant, or below 80 percent of the area Tolan which is available to municipalities median, which in Hamilton Counor counties with a population of ty is $45,950 for a single-person at least 200,000. It is among $25 household and up to $86,600 for an billion approved by Congress in Deeight-person household. The funds cember 2020 to help people nationwill not be available to households wide remain in their homes. Apalready receiving another type of proximately 21 percent of Hamilton federal rental assistance. County residents are renters, acRenters can receive up to 12 Altman cording to the U.S. Census Bureau. months of assistance. The trustees Westfield Washington Township Trustee can provide an additional three months of Danielle Carey Tolan, who oversees the procoverage if funds are still available and a gram in Hamilton County, said she expects continued need is shown. Those receivthe funds to be used quickly. The trustees ing grants funds must use them to cover office has seen an increase in requests for payments past due before using them for rental assistance since the pandemic began. future rental costs. “(Renters) are having major backpays Carey Tolan said she has created impleof $6,000, $8,000 in rent and utilities, and mentation and advisory teams to help guide they’re coming to our office for assistance,” the program. For a municipality to receive she said. “Landlords still can’t evict (bethe grant, no more than 10 percent of it can cause of a federal moratorium), but they be used for administrative costs. can choose not to renew their lease. That’s Renters or landlords can apply for the where we’re getting into this very sticky assistance by signing up at a soon-to-besituation.” launched website. The county trustees plan The local program is expected to launch to work with local assistance agencies, within a month, once software to manage it churches and landlords to help spread the is available. Hamilton County Commissioner word about the program. Christine Altman said she requested the Learn more about the program at county’s trustees to coordinate the effort home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/ since they are already responsible for proemergency-rental-assistance-program.
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Cutting red tape to improve telehealth access Commentary by State Rep. Chris Jeter Hoosiers use their cellphones and laptops to work, pay bills and LEGISLATURE connect with friends and loved ones. They also are finding themselves using this technology more and more to receive care from their doctor. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became a more common way to continue serving patients while also mitigating the spread of the virus. To make this possible, Indiana took steps to cut red tape and allow providers to see patients virtually for certain conditions. Legislation I am supporting this session would work to make some of those temporary changes we saw last spring permanent and would even expand them to include more health care professionals. House Bill 1286 would allow certain telehealth appointments to continue and permit more providers to offer this option to patients. Under this legislation, dentists and veterinarians also could utilize this tool to reach Hoosiers. As we continue working on this proposal, my hope is that this list will expand to include more providers to make this service more readily available. During the spring of 2020, the governor issued an executive order allowing more health care workers to utilize telehealth
services to help Hoosiers still take care of their medical needs. According to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, more Hoosiers are showing up for their appointments because they see their doctor via telehealth. The agency reported roughly 350,000 telehealth claims in the first half of 2020. This is compared to the 76,000 claims it saw in 2019. Expanding telehealth access could help eliminate barriers Hoosiers face, such as transportation or needing to take off work when trying to make these appointments in person. By cutting some of the red tape during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Hoosiers were able to access their health care provider virtually. This method has proven to be effective, and this legislation has the potential to empower more patients to honor their appointments and seek out the guidance and treatment they need. If you have any input regarding this legislation or how I can better serve our community, please contact my office at H88@iga.in.gov or 317-234-3827.
State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88, which includes portions of Marion, Hamilton and Hancock counties.
Author to give talk about Klan By Haley Miller news@currentinfishers.com
identifies as “100 percent American,” meaning Protestant, white and native born, and anyone who didn’t meet those qualificaHistorian James H. Madison, author of tions was targeted as less than 100 percent “The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland,” will give American. a virtual talk about the “It’s about the Klan, but the larger EVENT new book for both Hamissue is about how some Americans ilton East Public Library in the (1920s), and even today, privisites in Fishers and Noblesville on lege themselves through categories March 21. of ‘we, us’ and categories of ‘them,’ Madison will discuss other people who are less,” Madison themes in the book and challenge said. popular perception of the Klan. In the book, Madison said he adMadison “People are interested in the dresses a common misconception subject, and they have many, many misconmany people still hold: That Klan memceptions,” said Madison, professor of histobers were outliers and exceptions to the rule, ry emeritus at Indiana University. rather than the product of the rule itself. “The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland,” pubMadison’s March 21 event, moderated lished last year, details the history of the by Hamilton County Historian David HeighKlan in Indiana and the Midwest from the way, will run from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. To reg1920s through today. Madison said the Klan ister, visit at hepl.lib.in.us/events-calendar/.
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fore they open eligibility to more residents. The state is allotted an estimated 100,000 vaccines each week from the federal Indiana state officials announced they government. will next open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to State health officials say limited COVID-19 Hoosiers ages 60 to 64, but not unvaccine allotments are the only til more doses are thing preventing more Hoosiers PANDEMIC available. from being vaccinated. State officials “We have 290 sites now with the said the next group after that opportunity to expand that three would be Hoosiers 50 to 59 and or four times,” said Indiana State people younger than 50 with cerHealth Commissioner Kristina Box. tain comorbidities, although a timeIndiana has chosen to prioritize Box table has not been set. Teachers its oldest residents. Since adopting were not included in either group, despite the approach, daily deaths and hospitalizacalls from teachers, superintendents and tions have rapidly decreased, as have daily other groups to include them. COVID-19 cases. During a Feb. 10 virtual press briefing, State officials estimate 51,000 Hoosiers health officials said Hoosiers ages 60 to 64 younger than 50, with certain conditions, would not be granted eligibility for at least will be contacted by their health care one more week. Currently, residents 65 and provider to arrange an appointment for a older and health care workers, long-term vaccination. Those who will be considered care residents and first responders who are include dialysis patients, people with Down regularly called to the scene of an emergen- syndrome, post-solid organ transplant cy are eligible to receive vaccinations. recipients, sickle cell disease patients and State health officials said they want to people who are receiving cancer treatment ensure all eligible Hoosiers can receive a or who have recently received cancer second dose of the two-dose vaccine betreatment.
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DISPATCHES Harris makes dean’s list — Carthage College has named Rachel Harris of Fishers to its dean’s list for academic excellence during the fall 2020 semester. Christopher makes dean’s list — Andrew Christopher of Fishers has been named to Dean’s List at Youngstown State University for the 2020 fall semester. Christopher is majoring in Exercise Science at YSU.
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Coed adult softball registration opens — Fishers’ Parks Spring 2021 Coed Adult Softball season is now open for registration. Registration must be completed by March 28. It is a team-registration program. The individual who registers the team is considered the Team Manager and can invite players to the team’s 12-person roster once registration is complete. Free agents are encouraged to contact Fishers Parks to be matched with a team. The leagues offer weekly scheduled games and a two-day tournament. Anyone 18 years old or older is welcome. For more or to register, visit playfishers.com/163/Adult-Softball. Old Town Design Group establishes scholarship – Old Town Design Group has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton, Boone or Johnson County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. Applications are being accepted through March 19. For more or to request an application, please email casey@oldtowncompanies.com
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Mt. Vernon High School offers pathway for students to receive CNA license By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Mt. Vernon High School students now have the opportunity to receive their certified nurse assistant certification while still in high school. MVHS students have been traveling to either the Anderson Career Center or the Walker Career Center in Warren Township to take their Health Science I and Health Science II classes. Because of the high level of interest in the health care industry, MVHS Assistant Principal Stan Wilkison said it fills a need to offer the yearlong programs at MVHS rather than have students travel to the other locations. Three to five students each year would travel to the career centers to take the courses and earn their Wilkison CNA certification, typically in the second class. This year, when MVHS offered the classes on campus, 15 students signed up for Health Science I. MVHS also changed the curriculum so that students can earn their CNA certification during Health Science I and then be able work for those rates while they obtain other certifications in Health Science II. “We opted to (offer the certification) in Health Science I so then those students could get more experience, and two, earn that rate as they’re working during summer breaks or spring breaks or fall breaks,” Wilkison said. “Next year, the plan is to increase enrollment in Health Science I, and to those juniors who are enrolled in that program, we will offer Health Science II, which is considered a capstone. “They can also use some of those class hours as workbased learning and earn the CNA rate and get more handson experience.” Anderson Career Center, which allows the certification in Health Science II, plans to mirror MVHS’s curriculum next year so its students also can receive CNA certification during Health Science I. CNA certification testing for MVHS students in Health Science I will happen in April. Health Science I classes meet daily for three hours. Wilkison said MVHS may move other classes to campus that are now offered at Anderson or Walker career centers because it would allow the centers to open up enrollment to other students. Students interested in health care are already taking advantage of the new program. Emily Rollo, a senior enrolled in the MVHS Health Science I program, said she has always been interested in health care as a career. “But I was never for sure if it was right for me,” Rollo said. “When I heard about the CNA class, it sounded like the perfect opportunity to have a sort of test trial to see if this is really what I want to do.”
Mt. Vernon High School Health Science I student Emily Rollo, right, asks teacher and registered nurse Kellee Harney a question during class. (Submitted photo)
Rollo said her favorite part of the program was the clinical portion in the fall. “In order to receive our CNA, we have to obtain a certain number of clinical hours. Getting to work alongside health care workers was an amazing experience,” she said. “I have learned the basic skills of a nurse, like (taking) blood pressure, pulse, respiration, etc. Knowing these skills, I feel more prepared to go into nursing school.” Rollo said on her first day of clinicals, she said her biggest challenge was time management but that it was good preparation for college. “This class takes up a large portion of your time, and it was hard adjusting to having a three-hour class every day and the workload that comes with that,” she said. “I learned to adjust to my schedule and kept reminding myself this is what college may be like, so it is good I am getting practice in now.” Rollo said she plans to pursue a nursing career and eventually become a nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant. “I have always loved helping people even at a young age, so when I learned that there is a career field for people who enjoy helping others, I knew it was something I would be interested in,” she said. “This class has taught me what it takes to go into the health care field and what to expect in
my career. “Learning the basic skills of a nurse before college makes me feel very prepared for the future.”
SUPPORT FROM ALUMNI Mt. Vernon High School alumni also support the new CNA program at MVHS. Savannah Laker, a 2015 MVHS graduate, pursued a Bachelor of Nursing degree from IUPUI and graduated in 2019. She is pursuing her master’s degree in nursing education and said that giving students hands-on experience before college is a good idea. “It allows prospective nursing students to decide if they like providing patient care before deciding to make it their career,” Laker said. “There are many people who become nurses without fully realizing all it entails to take care of someone. If this program were available when I was in school, I would have definitely pursued it. “It provides hands-on experience that can be applied to nursing school and helps validate one’s decision on the career path they have chosen.”
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Hoosiers in high-risk groups wait their turn as state follows age-based COVID-19 vaccinations By Ann Marie Shambaugh and Janelle Morrison For Lauren Alexander, the wait for the COVID-19 vaccine has felt especially long. After being diagnosed with a rare form PANDEMIC of lymphoma in 2017, the 33-year-old Carmel resident underwent 60 cycles of radiation to her chest, leaving her immunocompromised and resulting in damage to her lungs. Both of those long-term effects could make her more susceptible to a severe case of COVID-19, a disease that is particularly dangerous for the elderly but also can wreak havoc on younger people with certain conditions. That knowledge is with Alexander each day as she heads to work as franchise director at dog-care facility Camp Bow Wow in Carmel, a job impossible to do from home. “I am now approximately 18 months cancer-free, but I will struggle to regain normal lung function long-term,” Alexander said. “If I get (COVID-19), it’s going to be a huge problem. If I could be vaccinated, that would give me peace of mind. I am not opening my lobby up until I get vaccinated. So, until I get (vaccinated), I won’t be able to do business as usual.” Alexander is but one of millions of Hoosiers with medical conditions or jobs that — according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — could put them near the top of the queue for a COVID-19 vaccine. But in Indiana, the state thus far has deviated from the CDC’s advice and primarily taken an age-based approach, opening up the vaccine only to those 65 and older as well as health care workers, first responders and residents of long-term care facilities. State officials said their strategy has been to vaccinate people most likely to be hospitalized or die from the disease, with age being the strongest contributing factor. In Indiana, those 60 and older have accounted for 22.5 percent of COVID-19 cases and nearly 93 percent of deaths. Those 80 and older make up 4.6 percent of all cases and nearly 53 percent of deaths. Gov. Eric Holcomb said Feb. 3 that 78,000 Hoosiers died in 2020. On average, the annual total is about 66,000. The higher 2020 total includes approximately 11,000 COVID-19 deaths. “How do we reduce those deaths that otherwise probably would’ve been more consistent (with past years)?” Holcomb said. Holcomb “That’s where we’re starting. How do we save lives, and who is most at risk, and then we’ll work our way down to the most healthy, strapping 17-year-old that wants (the vaccine).” According to a database compiled by the New York Times, as of Feb. 9, Indiana and all of its neighboring states have given
Lauren Alexander, 33, has lung damage and a compromised immune system after battling cancer, but she continues to work at Camp Bow Wow in Carmel despite concerns about contracting COVID-19. (Submitted photo)
at least one dose of the vaccine to between 8.8 and 9.4 percent of its residents, with 67 to 78 percent of received doses used (although Indiana was at the low end of both).
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As the pandemic rages on, so does the pressure to begin vaccinating other groups, such as those with comorbidities, teachers and essential workers. All of Indiana’s neighboring states have begun vaccinating teachers, and Ohio is vaccinating people with certain severe congenital and developmental disorders. “I think there’s many ways to slice this,” said Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease specialist at Johns Hopkins University. “It’s not obviously wrong to do it one way or another (as long as) there is a good faith effort to stick to these priority groups.” State Sen. J.D. Ford has been helping to lead a push to expand eligibility to teachers, but he’d like to see other high-risk groups added, as well. “Why can’t we have an ‘and’ rather than an ‘or’ situation where we’re vaccinating first responders, health care workers, folks in assisted care facilities, teachers, comorbidities and people of color — who we know are experiencing a very high rate of COVID-19 positivity rates?” said Ford, adding that he plans to address the issue with state decision makers. According to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a CDC committee that provides guidance on vaccines, after health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities, the vaccine should be available to those 75 and older and non-health care front-line essential workers, such as grocery store employees and teachers. In the next phase, it recommends adding those ages 65 to 74, those 16 to 64 with
comorbidities and the remaining essential workers. Adalja said some entities that strictly followed the CDC guidance ended up throwing away vaccine doses at the end of the day, which doesn’t benefit anyone. He said an age-based approach simplifies the process and provides the vaccine for the largest at-risk population, which also covers many people with comorbidities. He said a COVID-19 diagnosis isn’t as dangerous for younger people with certain comorbidities compared to a case in an older person. “A 30-year-old asthmatic is less likely to be admitted (to the hospital). They might have a tough course at home, but they may not require hospitalization,” Adalja said. “But if you’re a 68-year-old person, even if you’re in good health, you may end up being hospitalized at a higher rate.” Hamilton County Health Dept. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Christian Walker said using an age-based approach has ensured that everyone who receives the vaccine is a high-risk individual. He said opening up vaccine eligibility beyond age groups while the vaccine is scarce would make it easier for lowrisk Hoosiers to claim certain conditions and jump the line. “I want to believe people are honest, but by the same token, I’ve got to safeguard the vaccine and the integrity of the process,” he said. It might not be much longer, however, before state officials expand vaccine eligibility beyond age groups to those with certain medical conditions. “When the age risk starts to equal the risk of a particular comorbidity, that is how we are starting to add those comorbidities in,” Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said Feb. 3. At a Feb. 10 press conference, Box said the next phase will be opening vaccines to those 60 and older, followed by those between 50 and 59 years old along with younger people on dialysis or those that have Down syndrome, sickle cell disease, organ transplant recipients and those actively being treated for cancer.
‘WE JUST NEED MORE VACCINES’
States are not required to follow the CDC’s recommendations, but in Indiana counties must heed the state’s guidelines. Walker said local health officials are invited to provide input for the vaccination plan but that decisions are made at the state level. He said HCHD has a bit of leeway if unused vaccine remains at the end of the day but that every effort is made to provide it to someone who is eligible per state guidelines. “We do try to stay within the confines as much as we can,” Walker said. “I don’t know that we’ve ever really strayed very far from (the state committee’s) guidelines as far as who is authorized and who’s not.” In Boone County, however, people with certain qualifications
Bob and Rose-Marie Goodman are the owners and sole employees at Robert Goodman Jewelers in Zionsville. They both have conditions that could make contracting COVID-19 especially dangerous but are unable to operate their business from home. (Submitted photo)
— such as chronic kidney disease, obesity, heart conditions and smokers — can be added to a waitlist to be notified if excess vaccine is available. Boone County Health Dept. RN Administrator Lisa Younts said the ISDH in early February authorized but did not require counties to create vaccine waitlists. When Indiana lowered the vaccine age limit from 70 to 65, an additional 375,000 Hoosiers became eligible. With the state receiving 100,000 doses a week, it will take nearly a month to vaccinate the entire age group. HCHD has been receiving 1,200 doses per week and has been told it will start receiving 1,600 doses per week later this month or early March. It has the space and resources to administer 3,600 doses per week; it’s only lacking the vaccine.
The same is true for Boone County, which receives 1,300 vaccine doses per week, a number guaranteed through the end of this month. “We are ready to ramp up and give as many vaccines as we’re allocated,” Younts said. “We’re ready to go. We just need more vaccines.” The Fishers Health Dept., one of only a handful of municipal health departments in Indiana, did not respond to a request for comment. Online vaccine appointments through the state’s portal are booked through late March. If additional supply becomes available, appointments will be added, but only for those already eligible. And for those who aren’t, the wait — and uncertainty — continues. For Bob Goodman, 62, and his wife, Rose-Marie, 63, owners of Robert Goodman Jewelers in Zionsville, each day at work comes with concern about contracting COVID-19. The shop’s only two employees, Bob has a compromised immune system and Rose-Marie is asthmatic. Staying home isn’t an option. “If we have to shut down because Rose-Marie or I have tested positive, there’s going to be a significant problem,” Bob said. “And there’s a stigma that goes with it when you shut down (due to COVID-19).” Editor’s note: This story is a result of a collaboration between Current Publishing and Carmel Monthly.
Eligible Hoosiers without access to a computer can call 2-1-1 to register by phone. Assistance also is available at local senior centers, public libraries and through AARP. WHERE Fishers Health Dept. Ascension St. Vincent Riverview Health Hamilton County Fairgrounds Walmart (Noblesville) IU Health North Boone County Farm Bureau Building Witham Health Services
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE? In Indiana, the vaccine is available for health care workers, first responders and those older than 65.
HOW DO I PAY FOR THE VACCINE? The vaccine is free, although those with insurance are asked to provide that information. The vaccine provider may bill the insurance company, but there will be no cost to the patient receive the vaccine. Those without insurance will receive the vaccine for free.
WHICH VACCINE IS USED IN HAMILTON COUNTY? The Hamilton County Health Dept. is only using the Moderna vaccine, but some other sites are using Pfizer’s vaccine. Both require two doses and have efficacy rates near 95 percent.
HOW LONG DOES A VACCINE APPOINTMENT TAKE? Those receiving the vaccine are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment. The appointment consists of a check-in process, vaccination and 15- to 30-minute observation period after receiving the vaccine. The entire process takes less than an hour.
WILL I RECEIVE PROOF OF VACCINATION? Yes, those vaccinated will receive a card that confirms the dates of the first and second vaccination doses.
Online: coronavirus.in.gov/ vaccine/index.htm
WILL THESE VACCINES WORK AGAINST DIFFERENT VARIANTS OF THE VIRUS? Maybe. Research studies are under way that show the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may work against new variants, but more clinical data is needed.
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HOW LONG WILL THE VACCINE PROTECT ME? Clinical trials are being conducted to see how long immunity from the vaccines lasts.
WHEN WILL HERD IMMUNITY OCCUR? Herd immunity is expected to occur when 70 percent of the state’s population has been vaccinated. Less than 10 percent of the population has been vaccinated.
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Commentary by Terry Anker “It is time for an update,” our computers, smartphones and other electronic devices bark. Like some finger-wagging curmudgeon, they seem to be telling us that we’ve not kept up! What if we don’t have time to install? What if we like things the way they are? Our Silicon Valley overlords assure us that they have our best interests at heart. This revision, it is promised, will make us more safe, secure and happy. All good things come in this update. Mention of how the new version will likely conflict with everything from our other applications to the 4-year-oldprinter that we’d like to keep because it took us three hours and seven calls to the help desk to set up is noticeably absent from the spin. Sure, the downsides, along with a detailed description of how the edition will enhance our “shopping preferences” by keeping tabs on everything we do, are all extensively covered on Pages 47 through 53 of the fine-print manual that falls somewhere below the convenient agree button. If we don’t upgrade, they warn, the world may stop spinning and the stars could fall from the sky. So, we endure the blue screens and conflict errors, the demands for reboot and the notices that our favorite features are no longer available. The sea of social media rises up in complaint. Quickly, the Gates or Zuckerbergs cut a check to some fad of a social cause and deflect the attention from their own failings, a million dollars here in getting people not to care about the new ad-bot in their software that will make them billions more in a year. Still, some of the new features are terrific. Aren’t they mostly? Interfaces are better, faster and more intuitive than ever. Do they really know better? Let’s hope not.
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An opinionated note to haters Commentary by Danielle Wilson I’ve been receiving some truly fantastic hate mail lately from readers who call my opinions, get this, opinionated, HUMOR and who feel I’m unfit to be a teacher (actually, that email went straight to the school board!). Alas, it’s time for my biannual disclosure piece. Enjoy! Or don’t. Whatevs. First, my classification. Because I generally “comment” on my teenagers’ inherent desires to see me on blood pressure meds, my columns are labeled “commentary.” Even when I discuss the obscene amount of hours I waste at dance competitions and Cloroxing dog poo out of carpet, I’m technically just offering my opinion on the matters at hand. I rarely address politics because I can only focus on so many things at once, like keeping my family COVID-19-free and the fridge dairyfull, but when I do, I’m offering my opinion. In the opinion section. Deal with it. This leads me to the next accusation that I’m unfit to be in a classroom setting
because, apparently, I’m an emotionally unstable, pre-menopausal, raging alcoholic. It’s called “keepin’ it real,” folks. I share my occasional low points publicly to ensure that other non-Super Moms feel less alone in this supposedly perfect suburban bubble we’re all trying to navigate. Do I have days when teaching feels impossible? Absolutely, especially when I’m juggling a hundred remote and in-person learners and Zoom crashes. But the kids will never know it because I’m a professional, and the lessons, like the show, must go on. Bottom line? I’m not here to change the world, but simply to impart observations on surviving middle age, 2020 PTSD and K-pop. So, can we cease and desist with the hatemail? At least until August? Peace out.
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I share my occasional low points publicly to ensure that other non-Super Moms feel less alone in this supposedly perfect suburban bubble we’re all trying to navigate.
Editor, Indiana Sens. Mike Braun and Todd Young must not hide behind an argument that it is too late to hold former President Trump culpable for his actions while president. He must be held accountable, convicted and disqualified from holding office in the future. The Constitution is crystal clear about the impeachment process, as the House impeachment leaders thoroughly illustrated in the opening day of the trial. The future of our great democracy depends on integrity. I urge our senators to stop excusing Trump’s reprehensible behavior in fomenting insurrection. Nancy Kohn, Indianapolis
The future of our great democracy depends on integrity. I urge our senators to stop excusing Trump’s reprehensible behavior in fomenting insurrection.
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told me it wasn’t one of those things worth discussing. Regarding the photo of Bernie Sanders Here’s another new thing: Grape Nuts wearing his mittens, late-night host James cereal. Apparently, there is a huge shortage Corden said, “I wonder if Berof this stuff. If you go on Amazon or eBay, HUMOR nie knows it’s a thing.” Bernie you can get a box for about a hundred probably isn’t the most social bucks. My book about my dog Barney also is media-savvy politician, so this meme could selling for $95 on Amazon. The thing is that have appeared tens of thousands of times they are both a lot of money. And another on the internet before he learned of it. thing: I have a case of Barney books in my I love this use garage available for of the word “thing.” five bucks each. So far, I have used “thing” When I was growing By the way, Grape 21 times in this column in up, things were difNuts cereal is a good one way or another, which ferent. I remember breakfast food if you is something to write home my mother saying, are trying to avoid “Put your things about (now it’s 22). I need to unhealthy things. The away.” She also was take a break. Maybe I’ll watch company is ramping a frequent user of the up manufacturing that old sci-fi movie about expression, “If it’s not to make up for the the 7-foot extraterrestrial one thing, it’s anothshortage, including that lands his craft in the er.” She reprimanded increasing production me after I broke an of another product, Arctic and then terrorizes the expensive vase while Grape Nuts Flakes, to research scientists. wrestling with my meet demand. I think brother: “This is why we can’t have nice we already have enough flakes — like those things.” people who are paying a hundred bucks for So, here’s the thing: We have a new use a box of cereal. Or my book. of the word thing. We have all observed so So far, I have used “thing” 21 times in many things that have become things. Here this column in one way or another, which are some examples: is something to write home about (now it’s • Eating Tide Pods (the thing is, you 22). I need to take a break. Maybe I’ll watch could die). that old sci-fi movie about the 7-foot extra• The Ice Bucket Challenge (the thing is, terrestrial that lands his craft in the Arctic you freeze). and then terrorizes the research scientists. • Taking selfies while you’re committing I love that movie. It’s just “The Thing” to a crime (the thing is, you get arrested). watch after writing a column (OK, now it’s • Watching “Tiger King,” “The Bache23). lorette” or “Jerry Springer” on TV (the thing is, you are wasting your life). I have a friend who knows a thing or two Dick Wolfsie is an author, about words. David teaches linguistics at columnist and speaker. Contact NYU, so I thought he’d have some insight him at wolfsie@aol.com. into this popular use of the word. But he
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Carmel Christian Church to feature ‘Faces of Jesus’ paintings with messages during Lent By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel Christian Church Pastor Jerry Zehr wanted to try something unique during the season of Lent. Zehr will present the paintings ART of R. Scott Colglazier, along with Zehr’s message to the congregation, during Lent. The series of six presentations is entitled “Faces of Jesus” and begins Feb. 21. The series runs each Sunday, startZehr ing at 10:30 a.m., through the March 28 Palm Sunday service. The service will be conducted in-person with face masks required and social distancing. The service also will be livestreamed on Carmel Christian Church’s Facebook page. Colglazier, a Bloomington resident, is a retired minister who focuses on his art. “What I appreciate about Scott is he has this insight and depth to his paintings as well,” Colglazier Zehr said. “I hope it gives people different aspects of what Jesus is feeling.” Zehr said Colglazier will videotape a segment and give some background about each painting’s meaning. Zehr will then deliver a message on the theme. “He’s giving insight into some of the aspects of the paintings,” Zehr said. “The ‘Faces of Jesus’ reflect to us some of Jesus’ own issues, some of his reflections and thoughts, especially in his days coming into Jerusalem to Palm Sunday in that last week. It may awaken in each of us how we can connect to that.” Zehr and Colglazier have been friends for more than 35 years. They met at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. The first painting to start Lent is “I Just Wanted to Live My Life.” “I think as Jesus was getting ready to
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “Dances for a New World: Part Two” will be available on-demand through Feb. 20. It was presented as a livestream Feb. 13. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org. Civic Theatre Civic Theatre will present “Pride & Prejudice” as a livestream from The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing arts in Carmel at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19, 20, 26 and 27. An on-demand option is available for viewing. For more, visit civictheatre.org. Indiana Wind Symphony The Indiana Wind Symphony Chamber Ensemble presents “A Celebration of Romantic Miniatures” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 as a virtual presentation on Facebook Live. For more, indianawindsymphony.org.
R. Scott Colglazier’s painting “I Just Wanted to Live My Life” is part of the “Faces of Jesus” series. (Submitted photos)
R. Scott Colglazier’s painting of “The Cost of Purple” is part of the “Faces of Jesus” series.
go into Jerusalem, he knew a lot of the power brokers were threatened by him and there was a part of him that wanted to live a normal life,” Zehr said. “He didn’t want to cause trouble. He didn’t want to be the lightning rod of everybody’s focus. He felt compelled to do this. He wanted to bring this message to say God’s love is there for the untouchable and the gentiles. I think of Martin Luther King Jr. a lot of the same way. Here he was a minister and was probably just, ‘Let me do my thing,’ but he couldn’t deny the call that God was putting on his life. He felt he needed to do something, and he couldn’t just live a normal life. “So, Scott talks about that in the video as he was painting it. Each painting has a certain meaning to it in some aspect of Jesus.” For instance, for the “Blue Jesus” painting, Zehr will share a message about mental health. “People get the blues and how Jesus must have felt at times, very depressed,” Zehr said. “We see (it) in some of his words when he looked over Jerusalem and
he wept. Each painting carries an aspect of Jesus, and I hope it will engage people in a different way.” Colglazier said he painted the various “Faces of Jesus” paintings over the past couple of years. “Jesus is such a big and important figure that there are a variety of ways of approaching that and approaching religion itself through art, literature, poetry, theology, all of those things help us grab hold of this big topic of life,” Colglazier said. “It’s kind of an ongoing topic for me in terms of a subject. But mine are nontraditional and much more expressive. It’s not quite abstract but expressionistic. I’m not trying to paint a portrait. I’m trying to present a mood or dimension of Jesus.” Colglazier said he is interested to see if the paintings and messages connect with Zehr’s congregation. Colglazier, originally from Salem, is retired from First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, which Colglazier describes as one of the most progressive churches in the nation. For more, colglazierart.com.
GHDT presents virtual performance editorial@youarecurrent.com Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “Dances for a New World: Part Two,” which was scheduled to be presented as virtual performance Feb. 13, will be available on-demand until Feb. 20. Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock created works for the GHDT 23rd performance season with the constantly evolving world in mind amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The productions have been created in parts and each designed to reflect the current times,” Hancock stated. “Dances for a New World: Part One to Part Three” are each comprised of multiple stories told through creative theatrical art experiences. GHDT worked with Fishers resident Chris Lingner, a professional dancer and videographer, to produce the production. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org. The cost is $21.95 for a single viewing and $51.95 for family viewing.
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“I’m really excited for people to see our take on it.” Kraft said rehearsals have gone well as Matt Kraft is finding playing his characthe cast has practiced with face masks ter in “Pride & Prejudice” an entertaining amid the COVID-19 pandemic. challenge on a few “I feel lucky to have something THEATER different levels. to focus on during this crazy time “I like that Mr. in the world,” Kraft said. “Everyone Darcy is someone who sets the bar at Civic has been extremely careful really high for himself,” the Carmel as far as wearing masks and stayresident said. “He wants so badly ing socially distant whenever we to live up to this image of the ideal are rehearsing at the theater, and man that he has created, but when we all have been wearing masks Kraft he meets Elizabeth, it throws his throughout rehearsal. It is definitely ideals and identity out the window. strange, but I hope we will look The conflict between his head and his heart back on this one day and be proud that we makes him a fun and challenging character adapted to the situation and still put on a to play. And let’s be honest, the (British) show during this time.” accent is fun, too.” The 2009 Carmel High School graduate The production of “Pride & Prejudice” will was set to be in Civic Theatre’s “A Few Good be streamed live from The Tarkington at the Men” at The Tarkington in March 2020, but Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel at it was halted a few hours before opening 7 p.m. Feb. 19, 20, 26 and 27. An on-demand night March 13 because of the virus. “A Few option is available through Feb. 27 . The Good Men,” is slated to run May 7-22. show started Feb. 12.. “I am very glad to be performing again,” Kraft has never been in the play, based Kraft said. “The entire ‘Pride & Prejudice’ on the classic Jane Austen novel, or seen it cast and crew is so awesome, and it has performed. given me something to look forward to after “I’ve never seen a film version of ‘Pride work every day. I can’t wait for an audience & Prejudice,’ either, which is actually nice to see the show.” because I don’t have any preconceptions For more, visit civictheatre.org. of how it should be performed,” Kraft said.
Winter Blast returns editorial@youarecurrent.com Clay Terrace invites residents to enjoy the sixth annual Winter Blast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20. The event will EVENT feature carriage rides, train rides, face painters, ice sculpture carvings, a hot chocolate bar, marshmallow trail and even guaranteed snow. “Clay Terrace is excited for the return of this family-friendly winter (activity),” Clay Terrace General Manager Jennifer Jones stated. Winter Blast activities will be inside the Clay Terrace Village Green and all throughout Clay Terrace property. Guests can shop for unique finds at Clay Terrace stores, with access to special sales and deals. Clay Terrace remains focused on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, Jones stated. In the continued need to address COVID-19, the town center has proactively implemented additions to the code of conduct, effective until further
notice. The additions include the following guidelines: Practice social distancing and stay at least 6 feet from other people; cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover in accordance with state and local guidelines; do not gather in groups; adhere to each individual tenant’s COVID-19 policies; and follow all federal, state and local regulations, recommendations and mandates regarding COVID-19. The code of conduct is posted at the center and available at clayterrace.com/legal/ code-of-conduct. Clay Terrace’s already rigorous disinfectant and cleaning practices also will continue many times per day, including periodically disinfecting areas most susceptible to the spread of germs. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers are located in highly trafficked areas and walkways for public use. For more, visit Clayterrace.com or call 317-818-0725.
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Golden Gate of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Don Knebel)
Prague’s Last Judgment mosaics Commentary by Don Knebel The St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, Czech Republic, features one of the world’s most important exterior mosaics, TRAVEL graphically illustrating the medieval conception of the Last Judgment. In 1344, Bohemian King John the Blind laid the cornerstone for a cathedral on the site of two earlier Prague churches dedicated to St. Vitus. When John died in battle in 1346, his son, Charles IV, succeeded him. King Charles, determined to make the cathedral the most important in Europe, engaged a noted French architect to design a massive cathedral in the French Gothic style. In 1370, after the 407-foot by 197-foot structure had been enclosed, Charles commissioned mosaics above the three arched portals of the south entrance, intended to provide those approaching the cathedral a powerful reason to go inside. The mosaics, completed in 1371 and encompassing about 1,000 square feet, incorporated approximately 1 million pieces of colored glass and gold leaf. The middle panel portrays Jesus at the end of time, executing the Last Judgment. On Jesus’ right, the resurrected bodies of the righteous dead are climbing from their hillside tombs, assisted by angels. On Jesus’ left, the damned are being driven into the fires of hell. Perhaps only coincidentally, the gilded south entrance became known as the “Golden Gate,” the name of the gate through which Jewish tradition expects the Messiah to enter the Temple in Jerusalem after resurrecting the dead on the nearby Mount of Olives. In the 15th century, wars and a shortage of funds halted work on the half-finished St. Vitus Cathedral. Construction resumed in the 19th century. When the cathedral was
finally dedicated in 1929, the brilliant colors and gold of the Last Judgment mosaics had been obscured by potassium leaching from the medieval glass. Between 1992 and 2000, the mosaics were restored to their original splendor by the Getty Conservation Institute.
Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE CAPITAL FUND FOR THE CITY OF FISHERS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the Common Council of the City of Fishers will consider at City Hall One Municipal Drive Fishers, Indiana 46038 at 7:00 o’clock pm on Monday, March 15, 2021, the establishment of a Cumulative Capital Development Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code section 36-9-15.5 for all applicable uses stated therein. The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.05 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2022. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for establishment of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund is subject to approval by the Department of Local Government Finance. Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fund by the City of Fishers Common Council, the Common Council will publish a Notice of Adoption. Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, fifty (50) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund. CITY OF FISHERS, /s/ Christopher P. Greisl City Attorney One Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038
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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. If you have specific questions or want to provide written contacts to the case planner directly, please contact: Tony Bagato, Director of Planning and Zoning bagatoa@fishers.in.us (317) 595-3213 Advisory Plan Commission Public Meeting Notice RZ-21-2 SEATING AT CITY HALL IS LIMITED TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND STATE GUIDELINES REGARDING COVID-19. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ENCOURAGED TO VIEW THE MEETING VIA LIVE STREAM AND SUBMIT COMMENTS TO THE BOARD VIA FORM SUBMITTAL. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS BY GOING TO: https://townoffishers. formstack.com/forms/public_meeting_comment_form MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY STREAM THE LIVE MEETING BY GOING TO: http://tinyurl.com/ FishersCityHall NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Advisory Plan Commission at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Rezone from EN, I-69 Overlay Zone to PUD-M for a mixed-use PUD on 36 acres east side of USA Parkway, known as County Parcel No. 15-15-06-00-00-002.000. The project includes 250 residential units, with 210 paired villas and eight (8) five-plex townhomes (40 units). The PUD includes a commercial project that will be developed in the future. LOCATION: East side of USA Parkway south of IKEA Parkway. The case file about this project, and the full legal description, is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038-1574, (317) 595-3120. 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. If you have specific questions or want to provide written comments to the case planner directly, please contact: Tony Bagato, Director of Planning and Zoning bagatoa@fishers.in.us (317) 595-3213 Petitioner: Thompson Thrift Development, Inc. by Steven D. Hardin, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, 600 E. 96th Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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