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State to track COVID-19 by county / P3

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State announces new way to track COVID spread By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

Orange counties are strongly recommended to move secondary schools to a hybrid-learning model, but grade schools State officials have announced a new would be allowed to continue in person. way of tracking each Indiana county’s State officials strongly recommend exCOVID-19 spread. tra-curricular activities be limited. PANDEMIC Beginning Sept. 2, School districts in red counties are asked Hoosiers will be able to to “make every effort to keep one school view an online dashboard at coronavirus. building open, even during high community in.gov that will show each county’s level of spread, to assist students with remote COVID-19 spread. learning and ensure a safe environThe Indiana State Dept. of Health ment and provide food security,” will track a county’s number of according to state guidance. cases in the past week per 100,000 “These specific metrics are part residents, percent positivity rate of (the) metrics from the CDC and and the change in percent positivHHS, and that’s why we’ve chosen ity from the previous week. Each these,” Indiana State Health Commetric will be tracked with a score missioner Dr. Kristina Box said. “And Box ranging from 0 to 3. An average of this is a way for counties to start to the three metric scores will result in a color see where they are in comparison to other assigned to a county to show its level of counties, to see why they may be having COVID-19 spread, with blue being the lowest the number of cases that they’re having and level of spread, and yellow, orange and red, to have a concept or an idea of what they respectively, representing higher levels. might be able to do to affect change there.” State officials said the goal is to provide Mask mandate, Stage 4.5 extended a system that local and school officials can Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced use to understand the level of community Aug. 26 the state will remain in Stage 4.5 of spread and how it is changing on the counits Back on Track reopening plan and that ty level so that they can make appropriate the mask mandate will remain in effect decisions. Schools have asked for guidance for another 30 days. The executive order based on the metrics. will continue through at least Sept. 25. The For blue counties, state officials recomannouncement did not include changes in mend schools operate all grades in person capacity restrictions for restaurants, bars but limit activities where social distancing or entertainment venues. is not possible. Extra-curricular activities The state’s positivity rate has plateaued are to follow local and state guidelines. in recent weeks after a sharp uptick followYellow counties are recommended to ing the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Indiallow schools to continue all grades in ana’s positivity rate, reported at 4.4 percent person but increase vigilance in distancing, June 16, rose to 7.6 percent by July 27, when hand-washing and wearing face coverings. the statewide mask mandate was enacted. Assemblies or activities are not to be held if As of Aug. 19, Indiana Dept. of Health offisocial distancing is not possible. Extra-curcials report the state’s positivity rate at 6.6 ricular activities are to be canceled or postpercent. poned as warranted. In early May, state officials said they

To our valued readers: We hope you are well and are enjoying the summer! It seems as though it was years ago when we communicated our revised distribution plan for Fishers, 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 of compensation to which they are accustomed. As a result, we must extend our revised circulation plan for the time being. We will continue deliver to a different 25 percent of the community, as has been the case since April 7. That means, in a four-week month, a different quadrant of the community each week will receive Current by mail. In addition, our practice of making the newspapers available in their entirety online ensues and never will change.

COVID-19 METRICS Each metric will be assigned a score of 0 to 3. The average of the three scores will be the county’s total score for the week. Each county’s scores will be averaged. It will then be colored to indicate the level of COVID-19 spread. Colors • Blue: 0 – 0.9 • Yellow: 1 – 1.9 • Orange: 2 – 2.5 • Red: Greater than 2.5 New cases per 100,000 residents • less than 10 new cases = 0 • 10-99 new cases = 1 • 100-199 new cases = 2 • 200 or more new cases = 3 Percent positivity • less than 5 percent = 0 • 5 percent - 9.9 percent = 1 • 10 percent – 14.9 percent = 2 • 15 percent or greater = 3 Change in percent positivity • decrease of 0.5 percent or greater = 0 • decrease of 0.5 percent to 0 = 1 • increase of 0.1 percent to 0.4 percent =2 • increase of 0.5 percent or more = 3 would track four metrics to decide whether to continue to reopen the state. The metrics are hospitalization rates, ventilator and ICU bed capacity and adequate contact tracing and testing. To date, officials have contacted 76 percent of all close contacts of COVID-19 positive cases, resulting in more than 350,000 calls and more than 436,000 text messages. Box said the national average for such efforts is 50 percent. ICU bed and ventilator availability remain steady, according to ISDH data.

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HSE Board approves K-4 students to attend class By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

return to school comes after the city was recategorized to the more severe rating of Level 3. If the city reaches Level 4, only The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board virtual learning will be allowed. Level 2, of Trustees approved a motion at a special which is what the city was in at the time meeting Aug. 21 the district decided to operate on a PANDEMIC to allow students virtual-only schedule, calls for open in grades K-4 to elementary schools and middle and attend school in person on a hybrid high school students attending on a model starting Sept. 8. Students in hybrid model. grades 5-12 will remain virtual. For the new plan with HSE, eleAll students are currently learnmentary students will be selected ing virtually. The new hybrid model to attend a certain hybrid day Bourff will offer a mix of in-person and alphabetically based on their last virtual learning for elementary students. name. HSE Supt. Allen Bourff detailed the plan in “Based on observations of other schools a video released Aug. 21 on the HSE Schools’ that are now in session, we anticipate stuFacebook page. dent absences, and we want our elemen“This recommendation was based on tary students to know, whether they are guidance from the Fishers Health Dept. virtual or in-person, (that) their teacher is which earlier this week recategorized the constant and they can count on that teachcommunity-risk assessment to orange, er to be there for them,” Bourff said. or significant level,” Bourff said. “At that Bourff said this phase of the district’s level, elementary schools are advised to plan is expected to be in place from Sept. 8 operate on a hybrid level with attendance to Oct. 2. at no more than 50 percent. Middle schools “If all goes well, we hope to transition to and high schools are advised to operate 100 percent on Oct. 5 with the virtual option virtually.” for the rest of the semester,” Bourff said. The orange category is considered a Students in grades 5-12 will remain in Level 3 on a four-level scale. However, the virtual instruction, but that determination is Fishers Health Dept. previously categorized reassessed weekly. the city at a Level 2, which is less severe “We all want our students back in the than Level 3. When the city was at Level buildings and we will make that transition 2, all HSE students were required to learn as soon as it is safely possible,” Bourff said. virtually. The decision to allow students to For more, visit hseschools.org.

Parks suspends remainder of major events in 2020 news@currentinfishers.com Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has canceled its major community events through the end of 2020 PANDEMIC because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Park board members made the difficult decision to unanimously suspend all large park events out of a genuine concern for the health and safety of guests, volunteers, sponsors, park staff and the community,” Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Director Chris

Stice stated. “Such popular park events as the Concerts in the Centerpiece at Coxhall Gardens, the Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival and the Little Haunt on the Prairie at Ghoul Creek Park, will unfortunately not be held this year, but dedicated park staff continue to prepare for the events’ welcome return in 2021.” The department still plans to offer smallscale, nature-education programs, although reservations are required. The programs will have limited capacity and precautions will be put in place. For more, visit myhamiltoncountyparks. com or call 317-770-4400.

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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. MVCSC offers 65+ club — The Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. is offering any resident living in our district who is at least 65 years old an opportunity to receive an “Mt. Vernon 65+ Club” event pass. This 65+ Club card will provide free admission to most Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Vernon High School events. There are a few event exclusions. For more, visit mvcsc.k12. in.us/65Club. 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 No. 64 in Indiana. Arts for Lawrence brick campaign — Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900. Police department survey — The Fishers Police Dept. is conducting a citizen feedback survey. The survey addresses specific questions regarding previous citizen contacts with our police department as well as perceptions of safety in our neighborhoods and business areas. The survey is open until Sept. 20. To complete the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/GX82826.

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mid-June. 96th Street east of Sargent Road to CumProject: Ind. 37 Improveberland Road will remain ment Project closed and is anticipated Location: 126th Street cloCONSTRUCTION to reopen in early Novemsure switched to the east ber. The official detour side and is anticipated to route will direct drivers to use Lantern reopen in November. During this time, Road or Cumberland Road to 106th Street. cross access will be restricted, with only Project: Downtown infrastructure right in and right out. Northbound Ind. improvement 37 traffic will not have access to 126th Location: The intersection of Morgan Drive Street. Traffic on northbound Ind. 37 will and Lantern Road closed Feb. 10. Access to shift to southbound lanes and two lanes Fishers Elementary will be available from will remain in each direction. Local access 106th Street. Lantern Road is currently to businesses will remain open. closed to through traffic, beginning south Expected completion: 2022 of 116th Street to Fishers Pointe Boulevard. Detour: Drivers will be directed to use Expected completion: The project will be 141st Street to Allisonville Road or 131st complete in the fall. Street to Cumberland Road. Detour: Lantern Road access open from Project: 131st Street at Nickel Plate Trail the north for local traffic and Fishers Crossing Elementary School but will be closed Location: 131st Street at the Nickel Plate between 116th Street and Fishers Pointe Trail Crossing closed July 28 for approxiBoulevard. Use Fishers Pointe Boulevard mately one week. Work included regrading for detour. of the crossing, removing the stop sign and the construction of speed tables. Beginning Aug. 5, after the reopening of 131st Street at the Nickel Plate Trail Crossing, the roundabout and the trail construction will begin. 126th Street from the Nickel Plate Trail Crossing to Ford Drive will be closed. Expected completion: Late September Project: Utility relocation for future 96th Street expansion Location: 96th Street between Lantern and Cumberland roads Expected completion: 96th Street expansion to begin this year, utility work expected for the next several months Project: Sargent Road roundabout, Mud Creek bridge replacement and additional travel lanes Location: 96th Street between Sargent Road and Cumberland Road. Expected completion: The Sargent Road roundabout is anticipated to reopen in

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MVCSC students receive award news@geistcurrent.com Mt. Vernon High School Jobs for America’s Graduates students have received the Multiplying Good One in EDUCATION a Million Award. Multiplying Good is an award foundation based in New York that is focused on recognizing and rewarding acts of service that benefit the community. Some of the JAG students’ most recent projects include Self Care for Both You and Me, which included working with the Rise Above it program, the MVHS Bring Change 2 Mind club, the Goodwill Collect and Connect program and Gleaners Food Pantry.

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Hoosier Hospitality Promise — In Hamilton County, 56 businesses have made the Hoosier Hospitality Promise, meaning federal, state and local health and safety guidelines were put in place and are being fully executed by key organizations and attractions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More than 500 businesses statewide have made the Hoosier Hospitality Promise. Learn more at HoosierHospitalityPromise.com. Centier Bank creates homebuying e-course — Centier Bank has rolled out a homebuying e-course through its new online Financial Educational series, Centier To You, available on the bank’s website. Information and resources about the homebuying process is free and available to the public. The homebuying series includes

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CARS AND COFFEE AUTOMOBILE SHOW HELD AT OUTLOOK CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN MCCORDSVILLE

Chris Johns pauses by his 1974 Corvette Stingray.

Mike Johns displays his 1963 Super Sport Impala.

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Phil Hunt displays his 1974 Volkswagen Thing. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Formerly a biweekly event, Cars and Coffee occurs less frequently now because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it still attracts car owners to Outlook Christian Church in McCordsville for a socially distanced, outdoor activity. The event runs from 9 to 11 a.m. on occasional Saturdays. Email alerts are sent via the Town of McCordsville’s Friday Blast. Cars are displayed at Outlook Christian Church, 6531 N. 600 W. To sign up for the Friday Blast, visit mccordsville.org. The event is open to all cars. Preregistration is not required.

Phil Soares displays his 1970 Chevelle convertible.

Town cancels winter tree lighting By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

another group comes in the foyer lobby area of Town Hall, and there are tables set up to do crafts and make ornaments and face painting Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the is in there, so that room gets very crowded.” Town of McCordsville has canceled its annual Pictures with Santa also draws a large December tree-lightcrowd during the event. PANDEMIC ing ceremony. “It is just a potential Petri dish of “We made that depeople, and we didn’t feel like it was cision because any event takes time a very good idea to potentially expose to put together, it takes quite a bit of anyone,” Galbraith said. time to put together,” Town Manager Traditionally, the event is held the Tonya Galbraith said. “Knowing the first Wednesday in December. Galbraith Christmas tree lighting invites hunsaid a possible option is conducting Galbraith dreds of kids and parents and granda virtual community competition of parents, we just didn’t think it made sense outdoor or indoor Christmas tree decorations, to wait and then have to cancel after we had and whoever receives the most likes on social done planning or try and plan to do the event media would win a gift card to a restaurant. with limited time. “So, we are still promoting the season and “It just seemed like the prudent thing to do promoting tree lightings, in a way, but we can was to cancel it now.” do it in a virtual manner,” Galbraith said. Galbraith said the event is typically crowdGalbraith said the town will still light its ed as bands and choirs from three area tree but won’t have the traditional event. schools perform. “I will still see if I can get a student from “When you get the bands or choirs of kids an elementary school to be the elf, because performing, you also get their parents and that’s what we’ve done every year. They flip siblings and grandparents into both rooms at the light to the tree,” she said. Town Hall,” she said. “Then they go out, and For more, visit mccordsville.org.

A StoryWalk board at Cyntheanne Park in Fishers. (Submitted photo)

StoryWalk offered at park news@currentinfishers.com The Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept. has partnered with the Hamilton East Public Library to PANDEMIC offer the StoryWalk Project. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hub-

bard Library. Parents and children can enjoy the outdoors by participating in self-guided reading hikes. Each month, the department will feature a nature-based picture book on a trail for a quarter-mile hike. Books are ideal for ages 6 and younger. Through August, the StoryWalk will be available at Cyntheanne Park. For more, visit playfishers.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.

BACKGROUND: Sean Ferbrache is a retired firefighter after working 26 year with the Indianapolis Fire Dept. and after 11 years as a Safety Team Member with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A lifetime of strenuous work and spending long hours standing on his feet, Sean sought relief at Methodist Sports Medicine where he first met Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer, Sara Myers. Sara worked with Sean for only a short time when she knew he needed to be seen by an MSM Foot & Ankle Specialist, Dr. David Porter. Sean knew he had a challenge ahead of him when he was told that he had chronic ankle instability and impingement of his ankle joint, severe bone spurs and a bone defect. In other words, he needed some new wheels. Dr. Porter performed arthroscopic surgery in December 2018. Now, Sean is loving retired life and enjoying hiking with his wife, hunting, playing tennis and enjoying being a new grandparent.

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“Sean is a testimony to the hard work and determination necessary to return to the quality of life enabling him to fulfill his passion.” – Dr. Porter THE MSM EXPERIENCE: “The team at MSM can get you back to what you love doing, regardless of your activity,” Sean said.” Those who read this and who are experiencing pain and discomfort, you don’t have to take the journey alone. (MSM) truly understands what you are going through and will take the journey with you each step of the way.”

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Altrusa of Indianapolis seeks new members — Altrusa of Indianapolis is looking for new members. For more than 100 years, Altrusa clubs have attracted members from all ages, occupations, and lifestyles, who share an interest in working together and serving our community. Currently, Altrusa of Indianapolis supports several local programs in the greater Indianapolis area. Many of their efforts are hands on. For those interested, email altrusaindy@ gmail.com and visit the Facebook page facebook.com/altrusaindy . Fishers AgriPark gives away produce — Fishers AgriPark in southeast Fishers has been conducting regular produce giveaways through its Facebook page. For more, visit the Fishers AgriPark Facebook page.

WHY MSM: “They have the best physicians and rehab facilities,” Sean said. “I liked the fact I could see Dr. Porter and Sara in the same building. Communication was excellent. Sara knew exactly what I was going through before I could even explain it. I felt comfortable with the MSM team. They took the time to listen to my concerns.”

THE JOURNEY: “I had the opportunity to guide Sean through his rehabilitation, during the recovery process, following his ankle surgery. We always want to see our patients get back to whatever it is they love,” Myers said. “We set a goal of getting back to working on the racetrack that involved rapid response times and some crazy inclines! He also worked hard to get Sara Myers back to hiking with his wife, tennis and hunting. When he reached every goal, it was a testament to his hard work, and I love knowing that he just finished a 12-mile hike with his wife!” – Sara Myers, Certified Athletic Trainer at Methodist Sports Medicine

Knox appointed to Indiana Destination Development Corporation — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Grand Park Director William Knox of Fishers has been appointed to the board of the Indiana Destination Development Corp. Knox will serve through June 30, 2024.

Farmers market — The Fishers Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The market will run through Sept. 29. North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming a beekeeper are welcome. There are no dues. Governor appoints Fishers resident to Indiana Election Commission — Gov. Eric Holcomb reappointed Fishers resident Zachary Klutz to the Indiana Election Commission. Klutz is a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and will serve until July 1, 2022. F.C. Tucker stats – The residential real estate market in Fishers continued to be robust in July. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a home in Fishers was $371,718, a 11.1 percent increase compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot for a Fishers home also increased – up 9.7 percent to $144.01, compared to July 2019. Homes in Fishers stayed on the market 7 days, or 22.6 percent, longer than this time last year.

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Local team wins prototyping competition By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Park Tudor School junior Vanessa Xiao, the ability to work well together made the difference for Team TECHNOLOGY BrightLight. Team BrightLight recently was named the winner of the Health & Science Innovations’ IDEAA Challenge 2020, earning $3,000. Xiao was one of three Carmel residents on the team. The others Datar were Carmel High School senior Zoha Aziz and University High School junior Aisha Kokan. The fourth member was Fishers resident and Hamilton Southeastern senior Nikhil Datar. The IDEAA Challenge is a prototyping competition for Indiana high school students. Teams work to find a solution to a specific challenge using concepts of design, engineering, automation, mechatronics, coding and research. The 2020 challenge was to design a Mars rover charging station using renewable energy. Team BrightLight presented its design to 30 peers and industry professionals. Team members proposed a way to wirelessly charge rovers using electromagnetic induction and energy captured from wind, as opposed to the current rover charging methods that are clunky and easily rendered unusable. Datar, a Hamilton Southeastern senior, said the team was imaginative with its ideas. “When we brainstormed possible solutions to the challenge, we made sure to never rule out one of our ideas until we had done extensive research,” Datar said. “Reaching out to professors and graduate students at Purdue was very helpful with the research, as we were able to gain expert knowledge about the current systems in place for Mars rover charging and foster ideas for how we could improve them. We also made sure to properly balance the time spent on different parts of the project, including brainstorming, designing, prototyping, etc., in order to get each milestone of the project done on time.”

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SPOTLIGHT FRIENDS OF HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS The On Par for Parks golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 21 at Crooked Stick Golf Club, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, Carmel. The fee is $2,500 for a fourperson scramble, and it includes practice time, lunch, snacks and beverages along the course, 19th hole party and a silent auction. For more information, visit friendsofhamiltoncountyparks.org. GOOD SAMARITAN NETWORK If you would like to volunteer for the holidays, please go to gsnlive.org to view opportunities or to register. The Holiday Assistance Program will undergo assessment and development because of the pandemic. During the coming weeks and months, the program may look different this year as a result of COVID-19. Participants voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to not hold Good Samaritan Network or the venue liable should they become ill. Expect long lines, possible changes and new participation guidelines. These and other changes may be announced at any time. BOONE COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY The You’re Not Alone Program is for Boone County cancer patients starting treatment at the Cancer Center. Care packages are given to first-time cancer patients seeking treatment. Bags also may be picked up at the BCCS office. To donate to the program, you may send or bring a check to the BCCS office with You’re Not Alone in the memo or visit

www.boonecountycancersociety.org/ donate. For more information, call board member Diane Beltran at 317.518.3906. THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY Seniors need to know that SCHC is ready to help them during isolation. Any senior in Hamilton County is eligible for assistance. Consider sharing SCHC’s Facebook page with seniors you know and please have them 317.674.8777, ext. 5, for assistance. You also may make a donation at shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org or mail a tax-deductible gift to SCHC, 347 S. 8th St., Suite B, Noblesville 46060. For more information, email lauren@ shepherdscenterofhamitloncounty.org. SAHM’S MARKETPLACE HEALTH CARE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Sahm’s Catering has a menu for individual meals to help feed the brave men and women who are doing lifesaving and critical work during the pandemic. These meals can be delivered ready-to-eat hot, cold, or ready to microwave when they are ready to eat. If you would like to provide a meal for a health care provider, learn more at feed-to-flatten.square.site. MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteers are needed to deliver a route a day each week. Call 317.776.7159 for details or visit mealsonwheelshc.org. SECOND HELPINGS The organization urges sign-ups for its emergency volunteer wait list at www.

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Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams said the county already has more than 16,000 absentee ballot ELECTIONS applications as of Aug. 25. Last year, the county had 11,000 total applications. Voters have until Oct. 22 to register for absentee voting. Absentee voting: To vote absentee is to mail-in or drop off

your ballot to the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office. Williams encourages voters to apply prior to the deadline. “If you wait until Oct. 22, it’s hard for (the U.S. Post Office) to guarantee mail both ways and be back here by Nov. 3,” Williams said. Voters can apply now for absentee voting. Ballots will be mailed beginning Sept. 14. However, not everyone is eligible to vote absentee.

“There are 11 reasons, and you have to fall into one of those categories to vote absentee,” Williams said. “In the primary, the governor ordered us to ignore those choices (and allow anyone to vote absentee), but now we are back to regular Indiana statute.” For a full list of categories or to apply for absentee voting, visit in.gov/sos/elections/2402.htm. In order to prevent fraud, Hamilton County’s system will not accept more than one application from the same person.

In-person voting: Williams said many people prefer to vote in person because as soon as their vote is tallied on Election Day, it counts. The county will offer early voting at the judicial center and the county fairgrounds beginning 29 days prior to Nov. 3. Eight satellite locations will open for early voting two weeks prior to Nov. 3. There are 124 precincts in Hamilton County, and voters are expected to vote in their regular precinct on Nov. 3.

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Fishers opens grant applications – The City of Fishers recently launched the application for the Nonprofit Grant program for 2021 funding. The program was established in 2017 as a transparent way for the City of Fishers to support various nonprofit organizations in Fishers that provide services to Fishers residents. Nonprofits based in Fishers or serve a large portion of Fishers residents are eligible to apply. The Fishers City Council determines the funding for the grant program as part of the annual budget process. To apply, fishers.in.us/869/ Non-Profit-Committee. COVID-19 testing available to children – The Fishers Health Dept. recently announced it would expand its free testing to include children ages 12 to 17. Testing requires

an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit fishersrecovery.com/testing. HCAA exhibit — The Hamilton County Artists’ Association will hold an exhibit in Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The exhibit is free. Public Works Dept. removes stop signs – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation recently granted approval for the City of Fishers’ Dept. of Public Works to remove stop signs at the railroad crossings throughout Fishers, except for the 131st Street crossing, for the upcoming Nickel Plate Trail. Due to the steep grade of the 131st Street crossing, the removal will come at a later date. “Out of

service” signs have been placed, and that removes the requirement for school buses and hazardous material vehicles to stop at the tracks. 4-H Photo Challenge set – The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings.

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Getting prompt ER care for a stroke can mean the difference between disability and recovery ERs deliver stroke care, with safety precautions in place When David Wegener couldn’t hold his coffee cup one morning, he knew something wasn’t right. It never occurred to him he might be having a stroke.

in providing advanced imaging and treatments for complex strokes. This type of highly specialized stroke care is shown to help lead to better recovery for patients.

Fortunately, David decided to go to an ER at an Ascension hospital. A neurologist looked at his CT scan using specialized software and determined the right treatment within two minutes. David was transferred immediately to a Comprehensive Stroke Center for a procedure that not only saved his life but also prevented long-term damage.

“Timing is critical in treating stroke,” said Daniel Sahlein, MD, Neurointerventionalist. “Delaying care, even by a few minutes, can be the difference between recovery and permanent disability.”

Don’t postpone emergency care for stroke symptoms Emergency rooms across the country are reporting fewer cases of strokes and heart attacks. But these critical events are still happening.

“Our ERs are fully prepared to offer immediate care for the entire family, and are open 24/7 with labs and imaging on-site,” said Jonathan Nalli, Senior Vice President, Ascension, and Ministry Market Executive, Ascension St. Vincent. “And because we’re more than emergency care, we’ll help you schedule follow-up appointments, so it’s one less thing to worry about after you return home.” Avoiding care can make recovery more difficult. For example, if a patient receives hospital care within three hours of the first symptoms of an ischemic stroke, a clot-busting medication may be given. Patients who receive this medication are more likely to fully recover and avoid suffering long-term disability. Larger strokes can often be treated with a minimally invasive clot extraction procedure, performed only at select hospitals, including Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Recognize the symptoms of stroke The first step in getting treatment for stroke quickly is recognizing the warning signs. These include: sudden loss of balance, lost or unclear vision, face drooping or uneven smile, arm weakness, and speech difficulty. If you see these signs, call 911 right away.

Strong precautions to protect patients and caregivers Many people have put off care recently because they may have been reluctant to visit a medical facility, with concerns about exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19). Ascension St. Vincent is screening staff and caregivers, providing masks to all who enter its hospitals and ERs, and rigorously cleaning and disinfecting all areas in its facilities. Ascension is committed to balancing care with caution to help protect all who enter its sites of care. Even when the need is urgent, Ascension St. Vincent care teams focus on providing compassionate, personalized care at every step. Talking about the signs and symptoms of a stroke with your family, friends and loved ones, and why it is important to seek ER care quickly, can save lives and help improve recovery.

If you or a loved one is experiencing stroke symptoms such as sudden loss of balance, lost or unclear vision, face drooping or uneven smile, arm weakness, or speech difficulty, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Find emergency care at Ascension St. Vincent ER at GetStVincentCare.com

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Fort Harrison Cultural Campus is undergoing three phases of construction simultaneously

One of the ongoing phases for the Fort Harrison Cultural Campus includes repurposing the Fort Harrison communications building as a visual arts center. The building was recently moved closer to the campus. (Submitted photos)

Director Judy Byron wants to reopen arts programming and unveil the campus in the spring of 2021, if conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic permit. When the Lilly Endowment awarded his The three phases in progress organization a $5.85 million grant to consist of building additions onto construct a cultural campus, Bruce the Theater at the Fort, repurposHugon had a realization. ing the Fort Harrison communi“In 2019, it suddenly hit me, ‘Oh, cations building as a visual arts my god, now we have to actually center and constructing a plabuild this thing,’” said Hugon, coza. The final phase is for installing vice president of the Arts for Lawartworks in the spaces. rence Board of Directors. As Byron envisioned during the Hugon More than two years later, the grant proposal process, the campus Fort Ben Cultural Campus project will offered interactive feais in its second, third tures. A musical swing set and fourth and augmented reality phases. Arts app are planned. for Lawrence Executive By Haley Miller news@geistcurrent.com

“Developing the interactive art pieces has been my absolute favorite,” Byron said. “Knowing that the musical swings are coming, knowing that we have someone designing an augmented and virtual reality for us that is going to be really cool. Commissioning artists to create artwork on the campus that will be beautiful has been a super delight.” The augmented reality app was designed to inform visitors on the history of Fort Harrison through their smartphones. The integration of history and technology was the philosophy behind mulNorris tiple installations on the campus, according to Brian Norris, Arts for Lawrence board member and Bowen Technovations tech designer. “Kids these days, as they say, love technology,” Norris said. “(When I was) working in museums, that’s always a big thing. Having that ability to have the technical aspect and the artistic aspect meet in the middle is exciting.” Although the project is ahead of schedule, Norris said the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily brought operations at Arts for Law-

The installation of musical swings on the Fort Ben Cultural Campus was meant to be temporary. Executive Director of Arts for Lawrence Judy Byron said her team planned to replace the swings with a more site-specific design in the future. To her surprise, the Lawrence community embraced the musical swing set and advocated for a permanent fixture on the cultural campus. “Everybody loved the musical swings so much and were kind of adamant that we bring them back,” Byron said. The musical swings, designed by a Montreal-based company, play different melodies and light up at night. Byron said they connect with the community. “We had a 100 percent positive reaction (to the swings),” Byron said. “They brought people in from over 60 central Indiana ZIP codes.” rence to a “screeching halt.” But he said the slowdown allowed the team to reevaluate and improve how it will handle construction moving forward. Byron also was pleased with her staff’s response to the pandemic. Even though members were split between developing virtual arts programming and continuing work on the campus, she said they were amply skilled and knowledgeable to withstand the added strain. “I’m really proud of my staff,” Byron said. “They have been so flexible, and they’ve come up with great, creative ways to still fulfill our mission, which is to inspire everyone every day through the arts.” According to Byron, Norris and Hugon, Arts for Lawrence anticipates drawing visitors from throughout Marion County and other parts of the state. “It’s going to be a very, very cool addition to this part of the county, and the City of Lawrence and the City of Indianapolis,” Hugon said. “We hope to make this a destination. It will, I’m sure, be something special.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t, or so goes the proverb. But what if we really, really don’t like the devil we know? Sending the subspecialty vegetable market into a tailspin, then-President George Herbert Walker Bush proclaimed offhandedly that broccoli was off the menu for his White House and its many affiliated functions. It was that the stalky member of the cabbage family had long been in disfavor; and now that Bush had become master of the realm, it would be summarily banished. Aside from wondering why one couldn’t simply eat around the offending plant matter, an inquiring mind would naturally consider what replaced it. If there was no edict on substitution, could the eventual choice have been even worse? Or in the entire universe of emerald-colored side dishes, were all others preferred? In the days when parents routinely made, at home, one family meal and we all ate it, substitutions were not generally looked upon with favor. “Your Mother took the time to make those carrots, now eat them.” It is unclear how the social contract required reciprocation but we did not question. Likewise, “Clean your plate because other children are starving” makes sense only if a 7-year-old is philosophical. Regardless, kids have declared, “I’d rather eat anything than that.” Is it possible that we really meant it? When faced with a discomfort, how do we moderate the inconvenience against a world of unknowns? Can we hope to predict the future, or are we justified in relying on the notion that a terrible, even worse, tomorrow must be better than what we believe to be terrible today?

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Yes, there are good people Commentary by Danielle Wilson Things are looking up for the Wilson clan! My youngest has fully recovered from COVID-19 (without infecting any HUMOR of us, praise be), our collegians have safely returned to their respective campuses (at least for now), Doo’s midlife crisis seems to be abating (i.e., he has not purchased a Belizean catamaran) and my classroom banishment order is nearing an end. Most important, I’m feeling hopeful about life and the rest of 2020. And I think the main reason for my newfound positivity, despite still dealing with some difficult stuff like my father’s terminal cancer, is realizing that most people, when it counts, are good. Here are a few individuals who helped change my attitude. • The random health department worker who conducted the 45-minute COVID-19 interview used to collect data on Indiana’s outbreak. Toward the end of our call, she asked, “But how are you doing? Do you need anything? Food? Transportation? Medicine?” Cue tears. • A hardened Vietnam vet who dropped

off food as part of a meal train my sister organized. He brought homemade spaghetti, fresh bread, salad and dessert, but also shrimp cocktail, wine, vodka, coffee, flowers, candles and linen napkins. He wanted my parents to enjoy the perfect romantic dinner! How thoughtful was that? • And finally, the amazing faculty and staff at my school. I’ve had everyone from my hallway neighbors to the superintendent email or text to check on my daughter, offer to run errands or simply to give words of support. They made me feel loved, even though they have much bigger things to worry about. Gulp. So have faith, friends! There are good people in this world. Peace out.

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

Editor, For those of you unaware, I’m the Libertarian candidate for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District. Part of my campaign is general curiosity of how this whole election process works. It’s all about money on all ends. Except for mine. I’ve been largely ignored by most organizations and individuals of whom I have actively courted their endorsement. I never received an opportunity for a the Win the Era endorsement, and anyone associated with that organization has ignored my repeated attempts to answer why I was left out. After the Indiana State Teachers Association cited my lack of financial wealth as the main rationale for them not endorsing my candidacy, I just thought everyone should know the hypocrisy of endorsements. If anyone in this state can be the voice of public education, it’s a teacher, like me. I’ve recruited new members to the ISTA. I’ve been a member of the ISTA’s Representative Assemblies, and on and on. How do they repay my loyalty? By telling me you don’t have enough money. No doubt, I’m a teacher. Ridiculous. That being said, my individual fight for public education continues. Shame on you, ISTA. No wonder we are where we are as a profession. Ken Tucker For the full letter, visit youarecurrent.com.

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Fowl behavior Barney, my beagle buddy, accompanied For about the zillionth time, Barney scurme on 2,700 remote shoots for WISH-TV from ried out a door during a live TV segment. He 1991 until 2003. I have no video evidence was on the loose in Greenwood. I called the of these adventures, but who police and asked them to keep an eye out HUMOR could forget them? for the little miscreant. Forty minutes later, Dirty dog a cruiser (with lights and siren on) arrived In his first few segments on TV, Barney’s at my remote location. There, sitting next chewing, howling and digging amused my to the officer, was Barney ,,, in two sets of audience but not my wife. handcuffs. According to the officer, Barney “Does he have to be got into a Kroger and There, sitting next to the was caught with a bad at home, too?” she asked me. chicken in his officer, was Barney ,,, in barbeque A local vet specialmouth. He got arrested! two sets of handcuffs. For stealing a chicken. izing in bad behaviors offered to take Barney They kill ants, don’t According to the officer, for a day or so, to try to they? curb these destructive Barney would eat Barney got into a Kroger habits. I agreed to this It’s a beagle and was caught with a anything. if Dr. Sampson would trait. One night, I heard do a follow-up session barbeque chicken in his rustling in the kitchen on my show from my and discovered Barney mouth. He got arrested! chomping on an ant front porch. While the good doctor explained For stealing a chicken. trap. Barney extricated Barney’s training, the two traps from under naughty hound dug up an entire rose bush the fridge and was enjoying their sweet flain our landscape bed, splattering the vet vor, the poison dripping out of his mouth. I with mud. This episode is on YouTube. rushed him to the animal emergency hospiSearch and rescue tal. The veterinarian led us inside. If anyone suggested an idea for a seg“He ate ant traps,” I stammered. “Will it ment involving dogs, I was all ears (and kill him?” nose). In l996, a hunter wanted to demon“Oh, Mr. Wolfsie,” said the doctor, “they strate how his coonhounds could track a don’t even kill ants.” raccoon scent. Here’s what I did. After he And now, my television stories have come spread a scent on the ground, I followed be- to an end. Thanks to everyone for watching hind with some pepperoni. The two aromas through the years. separated after 50 yards, one going toward a tree and the other ending at a picnic table where I had deposited the tasty treat. When Dick Wolfsie is an author, we released all the dogs, the coonhounds columnist and speaker. Contact followed the coon scent and Barney parted him at wolfsie@aol.com. company with them, ending up with a nice, meaty breakfast. That was live TV, one take,

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School policies differ on face shields By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Face coverings have literally become the must-have fall accessory as students return to in-person classes, but schools differ on which types to allow. PANDEMIC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against face shields in classrooms, but state and some county health officials allow them. As a result, policies regarding face coverings vary between districts. In Zionsville and Westfield, face masks must be worn with face shields. In Noblesville, face shields may be worn in certain situations as long as social distancing is possible. In Carmel, students and teachers may choose between face masks and face shields. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, said face shields can be “a good alternative for schools.” He said the CDC is primarily concerned with source control, or preventing spread from an infected person, which is why they advise against them. “(The CDC) isn’t worrying about the benefit to the wearer,” Adalja said. “They’re basing it on an idea of not looking at the face covering wholistically but looking at one aspect of it.” Adalja said there are many benefits to face shields. He said they are much more likely to be worn correctly than face masks, which can slip below the nose and are removed more often. Face shields also provide eye protection that masks cannot. “Outside of a health care setting, a face shield is equivalent to how people effectively wear masks,” Adalja said.

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said. “Luxury could be a two- or three-car garage, a basement, a yard to play catch in. It could be a 2,000-square-foot or a Engel & Voelkers will be one of the newest 22,000-square-foot house. It depends on additions to Fishers District. A building for what the client is looking for. the luxury real estate “Luxury is more than an object or NEW BIZ company is under property, but rather the fullness of construction at 9705 life that begins and ends the day in Fishers District Dr., Suite 720. the most important space we know Engel & Voelkers, a full-service as home. Every market is different, residential real estate brokerage and every person distinct. From firm, expanded to Indiana in March starter homes to dream homes, En2019. Licensed partner Jeff Kucic, gel & Voelkers helps you make luxKucic who owns Kucic Associates Realty, ury personally yours by discovering said he was approached by Engel & Voelkers what it truly means to you.” about bringing the company into the IndiaKucic has owned local real estate companapolis area. Kucic rebranded Kucic Associnies since 1995. He opened Kucic Associates ates Realty into Engel & Voelkers. Realty in 2011. “We picked Fishers District because of its In the future, Kucic wants to have three location, because of the type of restaurant Engel & Volkers locations: One at Fishers and the amenities that are in there,” said District, one in east Zionsville near WestKucic, a Fishers resident. “With the type of field and Carmel and one near the northside clientele we work with, it’s a great fit, great of downtown Indianapolis. mix.” Engel & Volkers began in Hamburg, GerKucic said Engel & Volkers focuses on many, in 1977. It expanded to the Americas customer service. in 2007 and has a presence in 27 states. “We are not a transaction-type company. There are more than 200 shops throughout We build relationships with our clients, the Americas. unlike a lot of these other companies out For more, visit indianapolis.evrealestate. there, and luxury is not a price point,” Kucic com.

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ATI to hold Drive-In Theatre performances at shopping center lot in Carmel By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Actors Theatre of Indiana cofounders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins have been brainstormEVENTS ing ways to perform in 2020. ATI has canceled its 202021 season, which was scheduled to begin Sept. 4, due to the restrictions with the coronavirus pandemic. In lieu of the regular season, ATI will hold a Drive-In Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 23 and Nov. 27 at the Monon Square Shopping Center in Carmel. “We’re partnering with the city and they’re lending us their fancy stage,” Farrell said. The sponsors are United Fidelity Bank, City of Carmel and Surroundings by Natureworks+. “It’s going to be all social distance,” Farrell said. “Everyone will be in their cars and they will be spaced out. It’s going to be like a checkerboard.” There is a limit of six people per car. The first performance will include the cofounders. Terry Woods will be the music director. Tim Hunt (vocals), Greg Wolff (percussion) and Greg Gegogeine (bass) also will provide support. “Terry was our musical director all the way back when we started in 2005, so he’ll be rejoining us on keyboards,” Farrell said. “The first performance will be songs that were in soundtracks from different movies, kind of keeping with the theme of drive-in movie theaters. We’re really excited about it being a time when the community can come together but social distancing. Everyone is in the safety of their own vehicle or they can bring their chairs. They have to be in the vicinity of their vehicles.” Masks are required outside the car. “We’re talking about frequency through radio as well,” Farrell said. Farrell said the stage overhang should cover the performance area if there is a light rain.

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From left, Actors Theatre of Indiana cofounders Judy Fitzgerald, Cynthia Collins and Don Farrell will perform three Drive-In Theatre shows, starting Sept. 18. (Submitted photo)

Farrell said ATI is working on content for the Oct. 23 performance. The Nov. 27 performance will include holiday music. Congregating around the parking lot and stage is not permitted. VIP tickets are $120, which includes priority parking, two ATI face masks and an appetizer coupon from Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel. Tickets in the pavilion area are $100 and $60 in the lawn area. For more, visit atistage.org. ’Alabama Story’ returns virtually ATI’s production of “Alabama Story” was the first for the play in Indiana, debuting in October 2019. A virtual stream of the production will be available from Sept. 27 to Oct. 10. The show will start on the day of Banned Books Week, which celebrates the freedom to read. “Alabama Story” tells the true story of an Alabama state senator trying to ban a children’s book about a black rabbit and white rabbit called “The Rabbits’ Wedding” because he believes it promotes integration and interracial marriage in 1959 in

Montgomery, Ala. A no-nonsense librarian, Emily Wheelock Reed, who was an Indiana University graduate, fights the censorship. Farrell said there will be a virtual event Sept. 27 with the cast members, playwright Kenneth Jones and director Jane Unger. Farrell played the state senator and Collins played the librarian. “We can answer people’s questions and talk about the play,” Farrell said. “People can watch that before we launch the stream of the archive (play). It’s going to be a wonderful night celebrating a great play. We’ll have a closing Oct. 10 where we’ll bring everyone back in again virtually.” The play was filmed by Zach Rosing and Philip Paluso of Fishers-based Medium Cool Pictures. They shot some B-roll, extra footage to enhance the production, which will be spliced in. The cost of the stream has not yet been set. It will be uploaded to a secure server, which can be shared all around the world. “It’s kind of like a pay per view,” Farrell said. For more, visit atistage.org.

Civic Theatre has announced it has canceled its season opener, Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical,” due to concerns related to COVID-19. “The increase of positive cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks and the absence of rapidly available testing, or contact tracing, make it impossible for us to reasonably ensure the safety of Lasley our performers, volunteers, staff and our dedicated patrons,” Executive Artistic Director Michael J. Lasley said in a video statement. “Matilda The Musical” was scheduled to run Oct. 2-17. It had originally been scheduled to start April 24 before being postponed due to the pandemic. Civic plans to present the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, starting with “Elf The Musical,” in December. Lasley said he hopes that it will be an in-person production, with proper safety protocols in place. More details will follow in the coming weeks. “Your continued support makes the future of this 105-year old institution possible,” Lasley stated. Tax-free donations to help keep Civic thriving can be made at civictheatre.org/ support. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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Arts group names award nominees editorial@yoaurecurrent.com Nickel Plate Arts will hold its eighth anniversary gala Sept. 23 with the fifth edition of the Nickel Plate ARTISTS Arts Awards at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville and feature dinner by Jacquie’s Catering, wine from Noble Wine & Spirits, live music and a live auction during Nickel Plate Arts’ premiere fundraiser of the year. There is a virtual option for McGill the gala as well. Aili McGill, executive director for Nickel Plate Arts, emphasizes the importance of the anniversary gala to Nickel Plate Arts’ ongoing success. “During this time of economic and social uncertainty, our only fundraising event of the year is a vital component to our sustainability, allowing us to continue our programs and services into the new year,” she said. “The funds we raise at this event will not only allow us to continue fun projects like Welcome to Fairyville and our First Friday events, it will also allow us to continue

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“Classics in Context: Classical vs. Classical Music” with Dr. Charles P. Conrad, 7 p.m. Music fans everywhere can enjoy inforSept. 15. Carmel resident Conrad, a trumpetmal but authoritative discussions about er, conductor and founder of the Indiana jazz and classical music Wind Symphony, explains the disMUSIC through two new online tinction between classical music as series presented by the a broad genre and the more narrowCenter for the Performing Arts in ly defined Classical period of the Carmel. late 18th and early 19th centuries. “Classics in Context,” sponsored “JazzTalk: The Genius of Charlie by Printing Partners, is an adaptaParker,” 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Tatum and tion of the on-site presentations Williams mark the centennial of Conrad that traditionally precede classical Charlie Parker’s birth. To register, concerts at the Palladium, with musicians visit theCenterPresents.org/JazzTalkParker. and scholars offering insights into the his“Classics in Context: Beethoven and the tory and the concepts behind the music. Bass Connection with Professor David Mur“JazzTalk,” sponsored by Drewry Simmons ray,” 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Murray, director of the Vornehm, is a new discussion series about Butler University School of Music, marks the masters of jazz and their enduring legBeethoven’s 250th birthday with a discusacies, hosted by Doug Tatum, former jazz sion of the groundbreaking “Ninth Symphoradio host and vice president of programny.” To register, visit theCenterPresents.org/ ming at the Center for the Performing Arts, ClassicsMurray. and nationally known saxophonist Todd “JazzTalk: Trailblazers,” 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Williams, who now teaches at Indiana WesTatum and Williams explore the legacies leyan University. of four musicians and bandleaders who Both series are free and available through were pivotal in the development of jazz. Zoom teleconferencing. To register, visit theCenterPresents.org/ Upcoming events include: JazzTalkTrailblazers.

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