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Health officials issue guidance for holiday gatherings as COVID-19 surges By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana health officials have offered guidance for the holiday season in response to a surge in PANDEMIC COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state. Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said during a Nov. 18 Box virtual press briefing that “staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others.” Box said the Indiana State Dept. of Health advocates guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which grouped an array of activities into low-, moderate- and high-risk categories ahead of Thanksgiving. Low-risk activities, according to the CDC, include small dinners with only people who live in the same household, hosting virtual dinners and shopping online instead of in person. Moderate-risk activities include hosting a small outdoor dinner with family and friends. High-risk activities include shopping in crowded malls, consuming alcohol or other substances that could impair judgment and attending large, indoor gatherings with people who don’t live in the same household. “These are things you can do to save lives, and those lives might just be your own family members’ lives,” Box said. “Holiday celebrations need to look different this year. The CDC has issued holiday guidance that stresses that even with friends and family, people need to be cautious during the holidays so that they don’t add to the trend of increasing cases.”

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Additional guidance for the holidays from the ISDH can be viewed at coronavirus. in.gov. “Thanksgiving is a time when families traditionally plan to join larger groups or to celebrate together, but travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19, especially when you look at the high levels of transmission that many states are experiencing,” Holcomb Box said. Box also noted that anyone planning to travel to Chicago, which requires a 14-day quarantine, and other states may need to consider what travel restrictions are in place before leaving Indiana. “There will be more than 5,000 empty seats at Indiana Thanksgiving tables this year because of COVID-19,” Box said. “Let’s all make those hard choices to prevent that number from growing so Hoosier families are able to celebrate for years to come.” As community spread has increased across the state and Midwest, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he is particularly concerned with the state’s hospital capacity, which has been strained since early October. As of press time, more than 3,000 Indiana residents were hospitalized with COVID-19, a record thus far. In the spring, no more than 1,800 Hoosiers were hospitalized at any one time. “As we see community spread occur and arise, that leads to cases rising. That leads to hospital admissions rising, and with that, beds are filled,” Holcomb said during the briefing. “And that has an effect on a myriad of things, such as elective procedures being postponed or canceled or cancer patients or heart patients having to reschedule apof 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. Our practice of making the newspapers available in their entirety online ensues and never will change.

pointments, schools across the state having to go virtual.” COVID-19 cases have reached record highs in Indiana since the beginning of October. The county’s color-coded coronavirus map, viewable at coronavirus.in.gov., shows 21 counties are classified red, one is yellow and the remaining are orange (the map classifies counties with the lowest level of spread as blue, and the rest are ranked yellow, orange or red). As of press time, Boone and Hamilton counties were orange. Box said that if the map only used the number of cases per 100,000 residents to determine a county’s color, every county would be red (the map also uses a county’s positivity rate to determine color). On Nov. 11, Holcomb announced new gathering restrictions for orange and red counties. Box said she expects all state COVID-19 metrics to trend in concerning directions in the coming weeks, meaning more counties will likely be red. “We do not expect this to turn around quickly,” Box said. “In the next several weeks, we will continue to see cases climb, individuals hospitalized and, unfortunately, more deaths. That is why the plea now (is) to do those basic, simple things that may seem small and very irritating to you but could make a tremendous difference in the lives of other individuals and the health of individuals and the support our hospital systems are able to provide.” Dr. Eric Fish, CEO of Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, who spoke during the briefing, said his hospital system is battling the patient surge with substantial staffing shortages and that some staff have been so overwhelmed that they have left the profession. He said personal protective equipment and testing shortages have delayed other medical procedures. As of this writing, we can’t predict when “normal” will return, but we’re aching for it to happen much sooner than later. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to strive to get back to business as usual. Please let us know if you have questions, and please be well and stay well. Sincerely, Brian Kelly Steve Greenberg President/ Executive Vice Publisher President/GM

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County expecting first doses of COVID-19 vaccine very soon By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

monumental undertaking to get all of these partners onboard and ready to administer the vaccine.” The earliest doses of a COVID-19 vaccine IU North in Carmel, St. Vincent Carmel could arrive in Hamilton County within two Hospital and Riverview Health in Noblesweeks, but it’s ville have been designated as the PANDEMIC unknown when it sites in Hamilton County to receive could become availand distribute the first doses of able to the general public. COVID-19 vaccine to health care When the vaccine becomes workers, including those that work available in Hamilton County, it is in other hospitals or settings. planned to first be distributed to The Hamilton County hospitals health care workers and people won’t be among the first in the Walker living in long-term care facilities. It state to receive the vaccine. State would then go to public safety and other officials said Nov. 11 that Community Hoscritical personnel before becoming available pital in Munster, Clark Memorial Health in to the general public. Jeffersonville, Deaconess Hospital in EvansThe distribution priorities in Hamilton ville, IU Health Methodist Hospital in IndiaCounty have been developed based on napolis and Parkview Health in Fort Wayne guidance from the Centers for Disease Conwill receive Indiana’s initial doses. trol and Prevention and the Indiana State However, Walker said he expects hospiDept. of Health. Hamilton County Health tals in Marion and surrounding counties to Dept. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator be “at or near the top of the list” to receive Christian Walker said the priorities could early doses of the vaccine. change as the pandemic develops and as a State officials said that Pfizer’s vaccine new presidential administration begins in will likely be the first available in Indiana, January 2021. and they anticipate the company could reThe HCHD will most likely be the coordiquest emergency-use authorization as early nating agency to provide the vaccine for the as the third week of November. A vaccine general population in the county, Walker by Moderna could be available by the end said. of the year. None of the vaccine candidates “Our goal is to engage as many health have been approved by the U.S. Food and care partners as possible to distribute the Drug Administration at this point. vaccine,” Walker said. “This would include Whichever vaccine Hamilton County primary care providers, pharmacies and receives, Walker said residents should exother settings where they are authorized to pect two doses, administered three to four administer the vaccine. This is going to be a weeks apart for peak effectiveness.

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Hamilton County sees 7 percent increase in voter turnout By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com In her 45 years serving as the Hamilton County clerk or working in the the clerk’s office, Kathy Williams has ELECTION never seen a voter turnout quite like 2020’s. Compared to the 2016 presidential election, Hamilton County saw a 7 percent increase in voter turnout. In 2016, of the county’ 230,786 registered voters, 104,441 cast ballots on ElecWilliams tion Day; 11,463 voted by absentee ballot; and 42,132 voted early, for a combined voter turnout of 68 percent. In 2020, of the county’s 260,082 registered voters, 53,147 voted on Election Day; 44,376 voted by absentee ballot; and 158,036 voted early, for a combined voter turnout of 75 percent. Williams, who is in her second term as clerk, said the turnout is the largest she’s ever seen. “I think it was the presidential election, yes,” she said. “Then the number of early voters had more to do with COVID-19 and people just wanting to get their vote counted.” In a non-presidential election year, the county’s voter turnout is traditionally much lower. For a city election, turnout is typically between 10 and 12 percent of registered voters. About 30 percent vote in county elections. Although the clerk’s office expects a higher turnout for presidential elections, Williams said the office hired nearly double the staff it had for the 2016 election. Williams said the county hires a group to work early voting by staffing satellite locations and hires an additional group for Election Day made up of Republican and Democrats. This year marks the second time it’s taken two days to count all the county’s votes,

BY THE NUMBERS: 2020 VOTER TURNOUT 75 percent voter turnout 158,036 early voters 53,147 Election Day voters 44,376 absentee ballot voters the first time being in the June primary election. “In the primary, it stretched to two days, but before that, we’ve had years where we might still be counting until 1 or 2 in the morning,” Williams said. “But to physically go to the second day to finish counting, the first time was June.” Election workers finished counting votes around 3 p.m. the second day after the June primary. For the general election, it took counters until 8 p.m. the second day to finish. Although the 2020 election was Nov. 3, the clerk’s office is still busy. “We just had a recount filed (Nov. 16),” Williams said. “It was for the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Delaware Township District, so we will have 71 precincts we will be recounting.” Amanda Shera, the board member for that district, filed the recount. In the general election, Sarah Donsbach beat Shera by 20 votes, less than .05 percent. Williams said anyone can file for a recount, but the cost to recount increases if the difference is more than 1 percent. Since the race between Shera and Donsbach was so close, Shera only paid $10 per precinct for a recount, totaling $710. If the difference is larger than 1 percent, those wanting a recount must pay $100 per precinct. Williams commended staff on their perseverance throughout this year’s primary and general election. “We started with filing in January and never quit,” she said. “It’s been an incredible year for a lot of people who worked really, really hard to make it all work.”

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Library reopens in Lawrence By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It took several months longer than expected, but the Indianapolis Public Library’s Lawrence Branch reRENOVATION opened Nov. 13. The branch, 7898 Hague Dr., was closed 10 months for renovations that were delayed in part because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I believe May was the original target date, but with COVID and supply chain disruptions, we unfortunately needed to push back the date,” said Marianne Kruppa, interim branch manager for Lawrence. “We are very happy to be open now.” The $1.5 million project was the first major renovation since the 13,500-square-foot library opened in 1983. New features include an updated entrance, more windows for natural lighting, new public restrooms and improved access to technology. Windows were added on the east and west sides to brighten up the whole building, Kruppa said. An emphasis was added to improve con-

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COMMUNITY Democrat Club seeks members – The Lawrence Township Democrat Club is looking for new members to join the ongoing work of supporting local, state and national Democratic candidate campaigns. The club meets the last Wednesday of every month (currently via ZOOM) to hear from speakers and discuss ways to help the community. For more, send an email to ltdemclub@gmail.com and or visit the Facebook page Lawrence Township Democrat Club. City of Lawrence parks survey - The City of Lawrence is conducting a survey about its parks system. To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/LawrenceParks. 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. Due to the pandemic, no event passes, including the 65+ Club Event Passes, are being accepted this school year. MVCSC is still currently issuing 65+ Club Event Passes to be used in subsequent school years. 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. 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. 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.

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Holy Cross Lutheran Church gets new pastor - Pastor Daniel Hauser has accepted the position as new lead pastor for Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Founded in 1989, Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a member congregation of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and serves northeastern Indianapolis and southeastern Hamilton County, Indiana, including the communities of Fishers, Geist, Lawrence, Fortville, McCordsville and Oaklandon. The church has a long-standing relationship with The Sharing Place in Lawrence and has hosted a number of community events, including a FamJam Parenting Workshop, The Awestruck Music Festival and annual neighborhood garage sale. Holy Cross Lutheran Church has been waiting for a new pastor since their longtime pastor of 27 years, John Sattler, retired a year ago. The church is excited to have Hauser lead the congregation and Christian school. COVID-19 complaint line - The Hamilton County Health Dept. has established a COVID-19 complaint line at 317-776-8237. Callers are asked to limit complaints to employees and staff at restaurants, bars and food stores not complying with the mask mandate. Complaints related to patrons of these establishments should be directed to the business owner. Legislative internships - Applications are open for paid internships with the Indiana State Democratic Caucus. Interns are assigned to assist legislators and staff as they expand their knowledge of the Indiana General Assembly and legislative process. For more information and to learn how to apply, visit indianasenatedemocrats.org/opportunities/internships. COVID-19 grants - Two Hamilton County organizations are among recipients of $500,000 awarded by IU Health to organizations statewide to address community needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Carmel-based Trinity Free Clinic received $11,600 to purchase equipment to support deep cleaning and to purchase two touch-free temperature scanner kiosks. Noblesville-based Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County received $25,000 to fund its Crisis Response Plan for low-income seniors and virtual programming to keep seniors connected to each other.

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A history of health departments in Hamilton County Commentary by Robert Bowling In April 2020, the City of Fishers announced that it was creating a city health department. It was BACK IN THE DAY touted as a bold move to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, at a time when most mayors are traditionally focused on infrastructure and public safety. However, it immediately raised questions as to how it would differ from the county health department and if there would be any overlap of responsibilities. But the concept of a health department in Fishers is not a new idea. We have to go back to 1899, when a different pandemic was threatening Fishers: smallpox. The Indiana Dept. of Health was established in 1881, but the early years were not very productive due to a lack of funds and personnel changes. The State Board of Health, as it was originally known, focused on establishing local boards of health in counties, cities and towns throughout the state. In October 1899, in part to new legislation passed by the General Assembly, the Fishers Town Council appointed its first public health officer, Dr. John P. Heath. Every city in Hamilton County would have a health officer except for Arcadia and Atlanta. The health officers reported directly to Dr. E.C. Loehr, head of the Hamilton County Board of Health, who would later go on to become mayor of Noblesville. The duty of the health officer is to prevent the outbreak and the spread of contagious diseases. At the turn of the century, there were plenty to contend with. Scarlet fever, cholera, yellow fever, whooping cough and diphtheria were causes for alarm. Any one of them required quarantine. It also

was the duty of the health officer to enforce the quarantine, and they were vested with the power to charge those who violated the law. Of all the diseases, smallpox was the most feared. On one occasion in 1903, there was an outbreak in Hamilton County, and it was traced to Fishers, where 15 people were stricken and forced to quarantine. Per COVID-19, residents are not forced to quarantine, but it is more of a personal responsibility to your fellow neighbor to do so. That wasn’t the case when the quarantine law was passed in 1903. Upon hearing of someone with a contagious disease, the health officer would notify the household that they were to remain in the house until they’re told they could leave. The township trustee’s office would supply food during the quarantine period. HIPAA didn’t exist in 1903. Everyone in town knew who was infected. The health officer would placard the house with the name of the afflicted. The color of the placard would reveal the disease: Black for cholera, red for smallpox and yellow for most of the diseases mentioned above. The penalty for violating quarantine or removing a placard was a fine of $10 to $50 and up to six months in jail. The objective was that fighting a contagious disease at the local level was the most effective method. More history on this will be published in a following article. Robert Bowling is a retired Fishers Police Dept. officer who is a high school criminal justice teacher. As an officer, he was the department’s first historian. Since retirement, he has served as a board member for the Ambassador House and the newly formed Fishers Historical Society, where he also serves as historian.

Upon hearing of someone with a contagious disease, the health officer would notify the household that they are to remain in the house until they are told they can leave. The township trustee’s office would supply food during the quarantine period. HIPAA didn’t exist in 1903. Everyone in town knew who was infected.

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Fishers Health Dept. to open second site news@geistcurrent.com The Fishers Health Dept. has opened a second COVID-19 testing site. It is dedicated to prioritized testing for school-related exposures within Hamilton TESTING Southeastern Schools and private schools in Fishers. The site opened Nov. 23. The site is at 8933 Technology Dr. It is open Monday through Saturday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays. A press release from the FHD stated: “As COVID-19 cases have increased over the last several weeks, the Health Department has been working with its suppliers to dedicate additional testing for schools. Students, teachers, and staff of all Fishers-based schools (including Noblesville-based Durbin Elementary) will receive priority testing at this location. This includes testing for any same-household individuals of those with a positive case or confirmed close contact.” Hours for Thanksgiving week are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25. To make an appointment, visit fishers.in.us/testing.

5 minutes with David Decker news@currentinfishers.com David Decker lives in Fishers with his wife, Stephanie. He is the founder of Hub & Spoke and is presiHOLIDAYS dent of ACo. What are some of your holiday traditions? My wife, her mom and sister make Christmas cookies every year. Typically, we go to see Christmas lights like Newfields, and we also enjoy The Polar Express with our niece and nephews. As far as decorating goes, it’s my job to carry down all the holiday supplies, then Stephanie does the decorating. How are you planning on celebrating this year? We are hopeful to be able to spend time in-person with family, but given the status of COVID-19 outbreaks, we will continue to monitor the health risks and ensure we keep our family safe. What do your decorations look like? Real or artificial tree/lights/inside decorations, etc.? We have two artificial trees and if I let my wife, she’d have a 16-foot tree, plus the two we have. We do a red and silver theme. Do you wrap gifts leading up to Christmas or do you wrap them all on Christmas eve? My wife wraps them as soon as she gets them. I usually get all my gifts together and ask her to wrap them for me.

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DISPATCHES MVHS names Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship finalists — Mt. Vernon High School seniors Alycia Arkenau and Kayden Bensheimer recently were named as finalists for the Hancock County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, which is a four-year tuition scholarship at any Indiana public university. Fishers business wins top PR award – Communications Redefined, a public relations and communications firm, recently took home the Best of Show award at the 2020 Hoosier Public Relations Society of America Pinnacle Awards Program. Real estate statistics – The Fishers residential real estate market was dynamic in October 2020, with homes selling quickly and home prices continuing to increase. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a home in Fishers increased 17.7 percent, to $369,164, compared to October 2019. Fishers homes also sold in 26 days, leaving the market 31.6 percent faster than this time last year. The average price per square foot for a home in Fishers increased 11.8 percent, to $145.20, compared to October 2019. 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. 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: November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings. CarSnoop announces new board members – Fortville-based tech company CarSnoop is an inventory-independent marketplace that provides an anonymous, dealership-free car buying and leasing experience. CarSnoop recently announced Scott Jones as a board of directors member and Shawn Schwegman as an advisory member. Jones and Schwegman are both entrepreneurs with careers in the technology and startup sector and will bring their expertise and experience to the CarSnoop business model.

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Through traffic and right-turn lanes will remain open. DrivProject: Ind. 37 Improveers should seek alternate ment Project routes for left turns. Location: 126th Street cloCONSTRUCTION Expected completion: sure switched to the east November side. During this time, cross Detour: Drivers will be directed to use access will be restricted, with only right 141st Street to Allisonville Road or 131st in and right out. Northbound Ind. 37 traffic Street to Cumberland Road. will not have access to 126th Street. Traffic CARMEL

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Project: New roundabout Location: 111th Street and Lexington Drive Expected completion: Mid-November Project: New roundabout Location: 116th Street and Guilford Road. East and westbound traffic flow will be maintained,but north and southbound connectivity will be limited. Expected completion: Mid-November Project: New roundabout Location: 116th Street and College Avenue. East and westbound traffic flow will be maintained, but north and southbound connectivity will be limited. Expected completion: Mid-November

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Compared to an average year, Versiti is down more than 50 percent in donations, or nearly 20,000 units of blood. O-negative and O-positive blood donors are most needed. Versiti Blood Center of Indiana has donor centers in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Greenwood, Terre Haute and Lafayette. Open Doors of Washington Township seeks volunteers The Westfield-based Open Doors of Washington Township is seeking volunteers to work on Monday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. Duties are signing clients in and assisting them with their shopping. If interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Ann Godby at 317-867-8670 or 317-625-5752. MVEF receives grant The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation has received a $12,000 Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund grant which will benefit Mt. Vernon students. The grant is made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and awarded by the United Way of Central Indiana. The Lilly Endowment donated a total of $1,712,500 to help meet needs affected by the pandemic in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks and Morgan counties. The funds given to MVEF will be used to sustain operations and/or provide

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Fishers conducts Veterans Day event online By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Fishers transformed its annual Veterans Day ceremony into a streamed video event due to the reCEREMONY cent rise in COVID-19 cases across Hamilton County. The video ican be viewed at fishers.in.us/1215/ Fishers-Honors. “It’s a privilege to stand before you and to be with you today as a fellow veteran who served in Braggs the United States Navy,” retired Navy Cmdr.El Ahlwardt, said in the video. “It’s the intent of this ceremony, even streamed, to convey the thanks of the City of Fishers to the United States Armed Forces veterans and their families who call Fishers home.” Indiana Guard Reserve Col. Charles Bragg served as the ceremony’s keynote speaker. “I descend from pioneer families who came to Indiana in the early 1800s. Several of their ancestors were Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots,” Bragg said. “My family has been encouragers and have always looked for something to serve regardless of the situation.” Bragg described his family’s history with service to America. His father served as a civil defense warden with the Picatinny Arsenal. After his father died at age 46, Bragg and his mother moved to his dad’s family in Jay County, Indiana. Bragg’s uncle was an Air Force veteran and Bragg’s older brother served in the Air Force. Bragg joined the Indiana National Guard at Baer Field in Fort Wayne in December 1955. He began teaching U.S. and world history and government in August 1961. That December, he was set to complete his six-year obligation with the Guard, but after President Kennedy called for combat-ready tactical Air National Guard units to active duty for deployment to Europe, Bragg was sent to Chambley Air Base near Metz, France. Bragg then described about how he spent his leaves and traveled Europe exploring history.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com By 2023, Boy Scouts visiting Camp Belzer in Lawrence will have an enhanced experience. On Nov. 10, Crossroads of America Council broke ground on two new facilities at Camp Belzer: The Skip & Alex Lange Innovation Center and a maintenance facility. Both are part of a multi-year plan. When finished, the $7 million project will include a 9,400-square-foot innovation center with STEM labs, makerspace, team-building areas, climbing and rappelling areas, BB gun and archery ranges and a conference space for events up to 150 people. A press release from the Crossroads of America Council said the center will be “at the heart of Camp Belzer” and “will become ‘activity central’ for the 200-acre campus.” The renovation will restore Belzer Fieldhouse and improve and add structural assets. Included in the cost is a 9,700-squarefoot maintenance building that will offer increased ability to maintain, organize and operate Camp Belzer’s 200 acres. The facility will have tool and tent storage and a storage yard for vehicles. Crossroads of America Council is contracted with Garmong Construction Services, RATIO Architects, Fink Roberts & Petrie, Inc., R.E. Dimond and Associates, Inc., Design 27, American Structurepoint and FBi Buildings, Inc. for the construction and renovation of the facilities. The camp opened 102 years ago. Its most recent update was in 2007, when a multiple-activity center, cabins and other structures were constructed. It is at 6102 Boy Scout Rd., Lawrence. Crossroads of America Council Scout Executive/CEO Joseph E. Wiltrout, of Noblesville, said plans for Camp Belzer to benefit the entire community, not just Scouts. “Really, we’ve gone through about a three-year master plan process and building implementation process all around our ‘Growing Future Leaders’ capital campaign,”

Crossroads of America Council Board President John T. Thompson speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

The Skip & Alex Lange Innovation Center • 9,400 square feet • Two classrooms • A ropes course • Rock walls • RCI Activity Course • Indoor archery range • Indoor BB shooting range Maintenance building • 9,700-square-foot, pre-engineered metal building • Used by camp rangers to address all current and future maintenance needs • Tool and tent storage • Storage yard for vehicles

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Wiltrout said. “What we have really decided is Camp Belzer is going to be the front door to the public for Scouting to be introduced to, and we really are looking for the innovation center to be a vehicle that can be a collaborative partner for our school systems and educational partner for our school systems and a place where Camp Belzer and the innovation center can be woven into the fabric of the community’s outdoor needs and wants. “So, you don’t necessarily have to be a member of the Scouting organization to participate in the activities at the intervention center or at camp.” Wiltrout envisions more improvements in the future. “There’s much more planned,” he said.

“There’s RV sites planned, there’s family camping tents planned, there’s a welcome center planned, there’s a new pool planned. It’s all a matter of the more money you raise, the more you can do. Scouting is living, growing and strong in the 26 counties here in central Indiana, from Illinois to Ohio, that the Crossroads of America Council serves. “We continue to grow, we continue to impact our families and the communities we serve, and we feel that these improvements and this strategic direction is only going to put us in a better spot to serve those families and even more families in a much better way in the future.” To donate, visit crossroadsbsa.org.

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Editor, According to the Hamilton County Health Dept., Hamilton County has reached 11,268 cases of COVID-19, but you wouldn’t think so from the sight of Carmel’s restaurant and bar scene. Even though Indiana is (progressing through) its reopening plan, that does not mean that Carmel has to be careless. With the uptick of cases in Hamilton County, Carmel should consider closing bars/restaurants for in-person dining in the winter. According to the Poynter institute, the director of the CDC predicts the fall and winter will be the worst time for the spread of COVID-19. So, opening restaurants/bars to indoor dining would be reckless. For the full letter, visit youarecurrent. com Jordyn Blakey, Carmel

Commentary by Terry Anker Through the beginning of the last century, the Chinese government endorsed the use of lingchi as a method of torture and execution for those unlucky enough to defy the commanded order. Without being too descriptive, the intent was to slowly, as slowly as possible, inflict torment. In the West, the tradition, which dates as early as 900 A.D., is often known as “death by a thousand cuts.” While deliberately gruesome, it served the intended purpose to both punish and prevent resistance. We humans, almost without exception, despise suffering. We run from it. We complain about it. We fantasize about a world where it is completely eradicated by technology or social compact. A loose pebble in our shoe can cause us, over time, to collapse. In rage, we cry out from the hinderance. Sure, most mature adults have come to accept that a bit of inconvenience is inure to a life well-lived. Good dental care, it is reported, has prolonged humanity more than any other single effort. Still, so many of us refuse to endure the trouble of regular visits. We are slighted oh, so often by life and those around us. The tiny cuts occur. But if we react too aggressively to the slights, are we missing some longer-term benefit from simply enduring them? Should we disown our neighbor because of their yard sign, or remember that they spent an hour clearing our drive of snow when we returned from the maternity ward with our first? Sure, there may be a cumulative tipping point. Yet, what is the “final” cut? When can we take no more? With the incumbent aches and pains, are we missing a much larger picture? Are we suffering less than we think, or is it time to fully resist the march to an inevitable demise?

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Woe is me; really, really woe Commentary by Danielle Wilson It’s official: I am one hot mess. This may not come as a surprise to anyone else experiencing a particularly surly HUMOR 2020, but the revelation gives me pause. I have zero chance of surviving the holidays if I continue with my present M.O. After spending 10 hours at school each day attempting to navigate whatever hybrid, rotating-block cohort, nonsensical schedule is the current COVID-mitigating pedagogical flavor of the month, I come home, collapse on the couch and stuff my mask-marked face with the most easily accessible food. Twice, my dinner has consisted of microwave kettle corn. And once, an entire Meijer pumpkin pie. I won’t apologize. Next is the nightly Netflix binge — “Derry Girls,” “Queen’s Gambit,” “Dash and Lily,” the terrible “Holidate,” it truly makes no difference — followed by the dragging of my sorry self upstairs, where I desperately try to stay awake until the acceptable bedtime hour of 9 p.m. by reading apocalyptic young

adult fiction. I rarely succeed. What’s the point? It’s perpetually dark and cold, anyway, just like my soul. Incoherent grunts constitute the bulk of communication with my housemates — Husband, Daughter, Dog and Cat. Names no longer matter. And god forbid if Husband tries to talk to me. The urge to throat-punch has never been stronger. I love my family but don’t like any of them right now. Even more telling, I’ve been drinking from the same coffee mug for two weeks and dressing without underwear for almost as long because I haven’t yet unloaded the dishwasher or dryer. And horrifying Halloween animatronics still occupy my dining room, silently shaming me when I pass. Yep, I’m one hot mess. And the holidays are nigh. Peace out.

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“Twice, my dinner has consisted of microwave kettle corn. And once, an entire Meijer pumpkin pie. I won’t apologize”

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Unmasking weighty issues Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Thanksgiving will no doubt be different this year. I know there will be less weight gain at the Wolfsies’ because HUMOR Mary Ellen is requiring that we put on our mask between every bite. That will slow down the time to consume the meal, which, according to my wife, results in less food intake. This is why I try to hide her holiday editions of Prevention magazine. Here’s a look at some of the stupid advice that will be clogging your airways. By the way, avoid eating the candied yams too quickly. That also can clog your airways. Don’t sit down on an empty stomach No, use a chair. But seriously, if you’re afraid you’ll eat too much, experts say eat a little something before you sit down at the table. Like a drumstick and a bowl of mashed potatoes. Then, you’ll only eat half as much for dinner. Eat smaller portions Everyone I have ever known who did this on Thanksgiving or Christmas did it only so they had room for three more pieces of that lemon chiffon cream cheese pie (see above). Take a walk after dinner It takes the average American half an hour to walk off 50 calories. At that blinding rate, you could erase most of the calories from that holiday meal by simply strolling from Indiana to Puerto Rico. And if you do the swimming part, you will be 1,500 calories ahead.

Put your fork down between bites My uncle Sidney managed to eat 50 percent less this way, but he also gulped down a six-pack of Bud Light in between all the bites. One Thanksgiving, he eliminated a fork completely. My wife’s mask technique is more effective. Tighten your belt a notch so you feel full Hoosiers go the other way. Many wear dress sweatpants on Turkey Day to allow for maximum expansion. In Kentucky, some people at Thanksgiving don’t even wear pants. Take what you want, then just eat half This works — as long as you don’t start by putting twice as much on your plate to begin with. Also, do not watch TV documentaries that destroy the folklore about Thanksgiving. You’ll be told the Pilgrims likely didn’t eat turkey, so the idea of stuffing would never have dawned on them. They had no cranberry relish and there wasn’t a single string bean casserole on the table, assuming they had tables. And the Indians weren’t invited (they crashed the party). The next day, no stores were open, so no Black Friday. This is a very stressful time in the world but count the blessings you have. That’s why we call it Thanksgiving, which, by the way, the Pilgrims probably didn’t.

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Eat sprouted garlic — If your old garlic has started to sprout, is it safe to eat, or should you throw it away? Actually, garlic that has been sprouted for five days has twice as many antioxidants as unsprouted garlic, and it has greater flavor and pungency than the clove itself. So, it is safe to eat, and also is better for you. Source: Dr. John La Puma, ChefMD Get some sun — Sunlight is necessary for vitamin D production, and low levels are associated with increased risk for death from cardiovascular disease and other causes. A recent study showed that women who avoided the sun entirely were twice as likely to die over a 20-year period as women with the greatest sun exposure. So, enjoy the sun - in moderation. Source: Journal of Internal Medicine. Track your water consumption — A clever new water bottle can help you keep track of how much water you’ve had for the day. The Hidrate Spark 2.0 is a water bottle with an internal sensor. Using the free Hidrate app, you can sync the bottle to your smartphone for updates on your water consumption. You can also use the app to set hydration goals. Source: BottomLineInc.com

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Like many businesses, Books & Brews Noblesville has struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 DEVELOPMENT pandemic, but its patio seating has played a major role in aiding the business. But with temperatures dropping, co-owner Jordan Fox said the company is experiencing a dramatic decrease in business. “Most of our customers this summer have been patio seaters, so without having a warm, covered patio, we really saw our sales drop,” Fox said. Fox and her husband, co-owner Stephen Fox, decided to organize a GoFundMe to help pay the business’s bills. “We wanted to see if we can raise money to pay the basic bills and our loan and lease at the mall (Hamilton Town Center),” Fox said. “A lot of people want to support us but aren’t comfortable coming out right now.” As of press time, more than $7,950 has been raised through the GoFundMe. The business spends approximately $10,000 a month for the loan, lease and utility bills. “I hope people know if we can make it to patio weather again, we will be a successful business once again,” Fox said. “All restaurants are feeling that hurt right now.

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We just have a really amazing customer base that wants to help us through the winter, so we appreciate the support we have gotten so far.” Fox said Hamilton Town Center gifted the business two heaters for the patio to extend the outdoor season. Books & Brews Noblesville opened May 15, 2019. The Foxes grew up in Noblesville. For more or to donate to the GoFundMe, visit gofundme.com/f/keep-the-lights-on-atbooks-amp-brews-noblesville.

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ATI Drive-In Theatre concert will feature variety of music By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Actors Theatre of Indiana’s DriveIn Theatre concert will have a holiday feel, but it won’t all be CONCERT traditional. “It’s a diverse amount of music,” ATI co-founder Cynthia Collins said. “You’ll have jazz versions of some songs. You have traditional songs. Come on, we’re going to sing ‘White Christmas,’ and that will be traditional. All of Select Sound’s songs are jazz oriented.” Collins said she and co-founders Don Farrell and Judy Fitzgerald will perform different arrangements of songs. “There will be traditional and contemporary holiday music as well,” Collins said. The concert is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Monon Square Shopping Center in Carmel. “Having Carmel High School’s Select Sound perform was Judy’s idea,” Collins said. “It is always special to have young performers on the stage. They are exceptional. The group usually gets hired for different events during the holiday season, but because of COVID, they are not doing as many gigs as usual, so we are glad we can give them this opportunity.” Collins said the 14 members of Select Sound will wear face masks and be spread across the stage. Lizzie Farrell, daughter of Farrell and Fitzgerald, is part of Select Sound, an a cappella jazz group. “They usually do gigs during the holiday and I don’t know if they are doing any other jobs. This might be it,” Collins said. In addition, Duane McDevitt and his wife Michele McConnell, who are based in the New York City area, will join the ATI trio as vocalists. “They are our friends and peers and have extensive credits to their names,” Collins said. “Michele played the role of Carlotta in ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway. She had the distinct honor of playing the role for six years, being the longest-running Carlota in Broadway

Actors Theatre of Indiana Actors Theatre of Indiana Drive-In Theatre concert, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 27, Monon Square Shopping Center. Featuring ATI co-founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins. Carmel High School Select Sound and Duane McDevitt and his wife Michele McConnell also will perform. For more, visit atistage,org. Civic Theatre “Elf The Musical,” stream of 2019 performance of Civic Theatre show from The Tarkington in Carmel with added features, 7 p.m. Dec. 4. For more, visit civictheatre.org. Performing Arts Connect Performing Arts Connect: Jim Henson Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Dec. 1. $12 per household for virtual event. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Carmel High School’s Select Sound, pictured from a 2019-2020 show, will perform in the ATI DriveIn Theatre concert. (Submitted photo)

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history.” Collins said McDevitt and McConnell will each perform a set in each act. They will join the ATI trio for some songs, too. McConnell, a Mt. Vernon High School graduate who grew up in McCordsville,

went to New York City to perform after graduating from Butler University. Collins said McDevitt has performed in shows with ATI. Since it will be colder, Collins expects attendees will stay in their cars. The concert will be presented through the radio in the cars. There will be a large screen for cars parked farther away. There will be a livestream of the concert for those who choose to watch from home. “Santa Claus will make an appearance and have one reindeer with him from Silly Safari,” Collins said. The Drive-In concert is the third ATI has attempted. The first was Sept. 17. The second was scheduled for Oct. 23 but was canceled due to inclement weather. It was later transformed into a virtual concert. “The livestream was just like performing in a studio, but I was glad we could do it,” Collins said. “We know that it’s going to be chilly. We just hope it doesn’t rain.” For more, visit atistage.org.

CIAF 2021 applications open editorial@youarecurrent.com After being forced to go virtual in September due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Carmel International Arts Festival will return in 2021. The admission-free event, which attracts 30,000 people in Carmel, will take place Sept. 25-26. The festival has opened the applications for artists who want to have a booth and have their artwork entered in the juried competition. As in years past, there is a total of $7,000 in prize money and additional scholarship monies are awarded to local high school students. The 2021 festival will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, Sept. 25, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. Artist judging begins at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 25, and awards will be announced as soon as the judging is complete. All award monies will be mailed to the winners within two weeks of the conclusion of the festival. The Festival Board is still planning to have the Art Rocks concert Sept. 25 at the main event stage on Main Street.

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to the sugar rush, my favorite thing about Taylor’s Bakery are the take-home items to freeze and enjoy later. The quiches are baked then flash frozen. They come with directions on how to finish baking at home for a delicious homemade quiche without all the work. The rolls can be frozen, too. I simply peeled off the wrapper and popped them in the oven at 325 degrees for 10 minutes and, voila, warm, buttery, flaky rolls ready for serving. Taylor’s Bakery co-owner Drew Allen said the bakery’s white cake and cake doughnuts are the top sellers, but I assure you, all the items are wonderful, beautifully made and delicious.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing on Petition for the Establishment of Geist Conservancy District A petition for the establishment of a conservancy district has been filed (pursuant to Ind. Code § 14-33-2) (the “Petition”) with the Hamilton County Superior Court No. 5. The name for the proposed district shall be “Geist Conservancy District” (the “District”). Pursuant to Ind. Code § 14-33-1-1(6) and (9), the purposes of the District shall be as follows: (1) developing forests, wildlife areas, parks, and recreational facilities if feasible in connection with beneficial water management, and (2) operation, maintenance, and improvement of works of improvement including, but not limited to, Geist Reservoir. The District lies within, in whole or in part, Marion County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, the City of Indianapolis, the City of Fishers, the Town of McCordsville, Lawrence Township, Fall Creek Township, and Vernon Township. The hearing to determine whether the Petition meets the statutory requirements and can therefore be referred to the Natural Resources Commission for further proceedings will be conducted before the Hamilton Superior Court No. 5 at 9:00 A.M. on December 11, 2020, by Zoom videoconference. Any member of the public interested in attending can obtain the videoconference link by emailing Geist@dentons.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Annexation: ANX-20-3 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 21ST day of December, 2020 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), via Virtual / Teleconference Meeting. The meeting agenda, with information on how to access this meeting, will be available online the Friday prior to the meeting date at: https://www.fishers.in.us/AgendaCenter, to consider a Petition for voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of two (2) lots known as Hoosier Estates (Lots 2R-B / 2R-C), located at 11240 and 11280 E 106TH Street, consisting of approximately 1.22 acres. The legal description can be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Planning & Zoning Department. A copy of the Petition is on file for examination with the Planning & Zoning Department located at 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038. For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting and/or they may contact Ross Hilleary, Planner III with the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-588-1436 prior to the Public Hearing for assistance. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. FISHERS CITY COUNCIL PETITIONER: City of Fishers City Hall 1 Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, December 16. The Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be conducted as a VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE MEETING. The meeting agenda, with information on how to access this meeting, will be available online the Friday prior to the meeting date at: https://www.fishers.in.us/ AgendaCenter REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Development Standards Variance from Section 3.2.2.B.2b of the City of Fishers UDO to encroach into the minimum R1 side-yard setback for the purpose of building a home garage addition. LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 10518 Tremont Lane, Fishers, IN 46037, also known as 19-1508-01-03-024.000. The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

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phone, trampoline, thermos and heroin. Yes, heroin was trademarked by Bayer back in 1898, but it lost the trademark as part of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. At the same time, Bayer lost its trademark for aspirin. The Pelz Group (also a German company) owns the trademark for the term “Q-tip.” Believe it or not, the little cotton-tipped sticks were originally marketed as “Baby Gays” by American inventor Leo Gerstenzang in 1925. However, Gerstenzang had trouble selling his “Baby Gays,” so the next year he began calling them “Q-tips Baby Gays.” Eventually, they were just “Q-tips” (the “q” stands for quality). I doubt that yours truly will ever become a household name, but if I do start raking in the cash for my patent-pending 24/7 grammar hotline, I’ll be sure to hire a great team of lawyers.

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CITY OF FISHERS ADVISORY PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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, December 2, 2020. For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed online at www.fishers.in.us during the meeting time. We recommend that residents follow the recently released guidelines to avoid gatherings and meeting due to the risk of COVID-19. REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Text Amendment (TA-20-2) to the City of Fishers Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) as a cleanup ordinance. The cleanup ordinance is necessary to address the following items: 1. Uses permitted in the C1 zone, and telecommunication towers in AG zones. 2. Addition of alcohol sales to permitted retail uses. 3. Conformity with other regulations. 4. Height of accessory structures in residential zones. 5. Content changes to Sign Standards. 6. Removal of sewer standards to comply with City’s new Health Department Ordinances. 7. Definition of Lot Coverage. These changes are due changes made during the 2018 UDO rewrite and/or updated ordinances in other City codes. LOCATION: City Wide 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. Written objections filed with the secretary of the Advisory Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Advisory Plan Commission, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing. Tony Bagato Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

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