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County ready for vaccinations By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County health officials say they are ready to begin giving COVID-19 vaccinations as soon as they receive them, which should be 24 to 48 hours after emergency-use authorization is granted by the U.S. Food and Drug PANDEMIC Administration. That authorization could come as early as Dec. 10 for a vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech SE. Hamilton County Health Dept. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Christian Walker said he doesn’t know how many doses the county will initially receive, although Indiana is expecting more than 55,000 doses in its first shipment. Walker said three hospitals in the county have been selected to receive the first doses of the vaccine and begin providing them on-site to health care workers who work directly with COVID-19 patients, the first group eligible to receive them. IU Health North Hospital in Carmel will be among the first sites to receive and administer the vaccine in Indiana. Melissa Hicks, nursing executive for IU Health’s Indianapolis Suburban Region, said the hospital will set up a clinic for its workers and those from Hicks other health care facilities to receive the vaccine. She said the state will contact top priority health care workers who live in Hamilton County by email to schedule a visit to the clinic. Another group to be among the first to receive the vaccine will be residents in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Walker said federal and state officials are working with CVS and Walgreen’s to provide vaccines for the group. The next group in line to receive vaccines is essential workers, although how that will be defined and ordered is still to be determined, Walker said. Walker said members of the general public will likely be able to begin receiving the vaccine in mid- to late summer 2021. He is hopeful that children will be eligible to receive the vaccine at that time in advance of the 2021-22 school year. Clinical trials of the vaccine have not yet been completed for children. The vaccine, which is given in two doses, can cause COVID-19-like side effects in the 12 to 24 hours after it is given, with symptoms often worse after the second dose. Side effects include headache, fever, chills, cough and sore throat. Hicks said IU Health has encouraged its staff members to get the vaccine before they have a day or two off of work to more easily manage potential side effects. Walker said a “huge concern” is ensuring that people return for their second dose.

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

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Beaver Materials withdraws petition By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Beaver Materials has withdrawn its petition for a gravel extraction site proposed northwest of 191st Street and AllisonDEVELOPMENT ville Road. The proposal did not receive a recommendation from Noblesville’s plan commission after it couldn’t agree on whether to send the proposal to the Noblesville Common Council with a favorable recommendation at its Nov. 16 meeting The proposal was scheduled to appear before the council for an introduction at its Dec. 8 meeting. Although the council wasn’t scheduled to vote on the project, Beaver Materials withdrew its proposal and was removed from the agenda. Beaver Materials pledged to donate 10 acres of the 50-acre site to the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. if the council approved the zoning change and the property was purchased. The proposal met resistance from area residents who formed a group called “Don’t Leave it to Beaver.” The group cited concerns such as air pollution, traffic and water quality, among other issues. The extraction site was proposed to be in use for 10 years, after which the land would be donated to the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. Beaver Materials can refile its zoning change request in the future. For more about this project, visit youarecurrent.com. 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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Holcomb: ‘Indiana is on fire’ By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Because of rising COVID-19 cases in Indiana, the state will require hospitals to postpone or PANDEMIC reschedule nonemergent procedures from Dec. 16 through Jan. 3. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said during a Dec. 9 virtual press briefing that Holcomb the mandate is designed to lessen the strain on hospitals caused by the pandemic, As of Dec. 9, more than 3,200 Hoosiers were hospitalized, a significantly higher number than the spring peak of 1,799. Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said cases and deaths have increased at an alarming rate for the last four weeks. More than 220 Indiana residents died of COVID-19 in the two days preceding the briefing, and total deaths now top 6,200, with another 299 probable deaths not included in the tally. In addition, the state’s color-coded map, which monitors the level of community spread in each county, shows continued spread across Indiana. Thirty-six counties are now red. The remaining counties are orange (red represents the highest community spread and orange indicates the second-highest). The map, which can be viewed at the online dashboard coronavirus.in.gov, shows the number of people with the disease per 100,000 residents and a county’s positivity rate. If based solely on the number of people per 100,000 residents with the disease, Box said every county is red as of Dec. 9. “Indiana is on fire right now,” Holcomb said. In response to the worsening metrics, Holcomb announced updated gathering restrictions. Social gatherings will now be capped at the limit imposed by a county’s metrics. Local health departments are not allowed to grant exceptions. In red counties, a maximum of 25 people are allowed to gather. The maximum in orange counties is 50. The maximum in yellow counties is 100 and the maximum in blue counties is 250. As of Dec. 9, Boone and Hamilton counties were orange. Health officials said counties are advised to wait until its color has remained the same for two consecutive weeks before enacting different gathering restrictions.

Holcomb asked Indiana residents to follow a number of steps to slow the spread, including limiting the size of gatherings by following the metrics; pause nonemergent procedures done in in-patient hospital settings to free up hospital beds; follow the mask mandate; keep 6 feet between yourself and others; wear face coverings; wash hands throughout the day; get tested if you’re sick or symptomatic; stay home Box and isolate if you test positive for COVID-19; donate blood if you’re able; and stay informed about the distribution of vaccines. In addition, Holcomb said employers are advised to talk to employees to help them understand their activities outside of the workplace and the community State health officials also caution against unnecessary holiday travel. Vaccine update Dr. Lindsay Weaver, the state’s chief medical officer, said Dec. 9 that Indiana anticipates receiving more than 55,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech the first week the company begins shipping it to states, pending emergency-use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA was set to consider the authorization Dec. 10. Shipments of the vaccine are expected to be sent out within a few days of authorization. The vaccines will first be sent to five Indiana hospitals across the state that have the ability to store the vaccines at ultra-low temperatures (the hospitals represent five sectors of Indiana). They will then be sent to local hospitals. Weaver said the state expects to receive more doses of Pfizer’s vaccine the second week after it is granted authorization. She said the state also expects to receive an initial shipment of Moderna’s vaccine the same week, assuming it is granted emergency-use authorization by the FDA after it convenes to consider authorization Dec. 17. Box and Holcomb called the vaccines modern “medical miracles” during the briefing. State health officials encourage all Hoosiers to receive a vaccine as soon as they are able, with the exception of children younger than 16. Clinical trials for children and pregnant women are under way.

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Noblesville Plan Commission’s role explained Commentary by Darren Peterson As a member of the Noblesville Common Council and the city’s plan commission, I want to be fully CITY GOVERNMENT transparent regarding all processes and actions on this committee. This committee determines a considerable amount of the new buildings that come into the city, and it has a huge effect on our community. What is the Noblesville Plan Commission and how is it different from the common council? The Noblesville Plan Commission meets on the third Monday of every month at Noblesville City Hall. This commission helps to shape the city’s growth, and it helps the common council develop and update city ordinances, the comprehensive plan, the thoroughfare plan and other long-term plans for the city. The plan commission consists of 11 voting members and conducts public hearings for land use zoning and land subdivision activities. While the plan commission helps to advise the council on the growth and development of the city, all approved spending or city ordinances must first go through the city’s common council. The common council is the legislative branch of our city government. The council’s primary functions are to pass the laws (ordinances) of the city and to approve the city budget. The common council consists of nine members. Of these nine members, three are elected across the city (at-large) and six are elected according to certain areas of the city (districts). Common council meetings are open to the public. Starting a new major project in Noblesville When a private business chooses to locate, grow or develop in Noblesville, they must seek approval to build a new building within the city. Any private company or landowner has the right to meet with the city’s staff about a proposed property improvement. While the private company gets advice and discusses the project idea, the project is not considered “public.” The private company may choose to discuss various ideas with the city in order to match compliance with a variety of standards, ordinances and rules. When, and if,

the private company meets criteria to move forward, it is packaged for transparent and full disclosure in a public presentation. Pursuing project approval When the project is ultimately presented to city staff, it does not always get immediate approval. The city staff first makes a recommendation for approval, denial or no recommendation after the presentation. If a project is denied by city staff, it just means the project has room for improvement before it is presented publicly. Next, the private business has the choice to either present the project publicly or improve the project first and re-present the project to city staff. Taking a project public When a project goes public, the project is typically presented to the plan commission first. Before the public presentation, the information is posted on the city’s website three to five days before the meeting. During the meeting, the plan commission then votes on the project as “favorable”, “unfavorable” or “no recommendation.” Regardless of a “favorable” or “unfavorable” vote, it is up to the private business to then decide if the project should advance to the next step or be revisited for improvements again. Getting approval from the common council Only after all of these steps does a private business then have the option of presenting their proposal to the common council. The common council has the authority to approve or disapprove of projects. If a project receives approval from the common council, the private business can then begin collecting land permits, utilities permits, etc. so they can start building the new project. It is very exciting to see so much positive and professional community engagement because this is how a community shapes itself. I encourage everyone to check the city’s website frequently for updates, projects and agendas to stay accurately informed. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

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February due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group is trying to meet on Zoom. Six people attended the October meeting. The figure Linda Mason was feeling exhausted from increased to nine Nov. 18. So, Mended Hearts working and taking care of her mother and chapter plans to hold another virtual meether stepdad, ing at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 16. GIVING BACK who had lung Mended Hearts’ stated mission cancer. is “to inspire hope and improve the So, she went to the doctor for a quality of life for heart patients baseline electrocardiogram at age and their families through ongoing 48. peer-to-peer support, education and “He said, ‘You have problems’ advocacy.” and sent me to a cardiologist,” she Hamilton County’s chapter isn’t Mason said. “When I was 51 in 2003, I had the only one struggling with virtual my first device put in, which is called a meeting attendance. biventricular pacemaker and defibrillator. I “The Circle City chapter on the south side am 100 percent paced. If it stops, then even- of Indianapolis had 15 at their first meeting. tually I’ll stop. I’m on my fourth one and will The second one they had 11, and the third have to have another one next year. We had one was seven,” Mason said. “The people I no support group that was in our area in see in our program want to see people in 2003. This group didn’t start until 2008, and person and be able to talk to them face to at that time I was taking care of my fiancé face. That’s the problem we’re facing.” who had metastatic melanoma. Mason said most of the club’s members “After he died, I was just kind of lost. Carare seniors and many don’t have a computdiac Rehab of Riverview encouraged me to er or an email address. go to a (Mended Hearts) meeting. I did and The meetings normally draw 40 to 45 I’ve been a member ever since.” people, sometimes more with a special Mason, the assistant regional director for speaker because the meetings are open to the Central Region, puts out the newsletter the public. for Hamilton County’s Mended Hearts Chap“We bought some defibrillators and doter 350. nated them to nonprofit organizations,” Mason, a 69-year-old Atlanta, Ind., resMason said. “We also encourage people to ident, said the group usually meets at get the $49 heart scan. If they do that and Riverview Health in Noblesville on the third give us the receipt, we’ll reimburse them Wednesday of every month. However, the because insurance doesn’t cover it.” organization hasn’t met in person since For more, visit mendedhearts350.org.

DISPATCHES TCC donates to veterans’ organization – Shelbyville-based Verizon retailer TCC donated $2,500 to Wish For Our Heroes Foundation Inc. – Wounded Heroes Hunt at Camp Atterbury in Noblesville as a part of the company’s fourth annual Veterans Rock program to celebrate service men and women for Veterans Day. TCC donated $60,000 across 24 veterans organizations nationwide.

NCL seeks new members — The Crossroads Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc has announced its Annual Membership Drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth through ninth grade. The Crossroads Chapter is composed of 230 members who reside in Hamilton and Boone Counties. The drive runs through Jan. 15. For more, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/crossroads.

Noblesville resident earns Dean’s Award – Colgate University student Sophia Carmosino has earned the spring 2020 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Carmosino is a political science major from Noblesville and is a graduate of Noblesville High School.

Senior walking club scheduled — Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. will conduct a senior walking club from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays through October. The club will meet at Forest Park Shelter 3, 701 Cicero Rd. It is designed for ages 50 and older.

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Case Design/Remodeling employee named to 30 Under 30 — Megan Heidel, an Interior Design Group Leader at Case Design/Remodeling, has been named to the “30 Under 30” group by the National Kitchen & Bath Association. The NKBA 30 Under 30 program recognizes talented kitchen and Heidel bath professionals under the age of 30. Nominees were evaluated on their career or educational achievements, commitment to excellence in the kitchen and bath industry and leadership within their organization. Heidel graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. While pursuing her degree, she interned with a local kitchen and bath designer where her passion for residential design and construction flourished. Since joining Case Design/Remodeling in 2015, she has been specializing in 3-D modeling software to help clients visualize their future remodel and prepare the production team for a successful build. Case Design/Remodeling Indianapolis is based in Carmel with locations in Zionsville and Meridian-Kessler. Preschool registration opening soon — Nature’s Pointe Cooperative Preschool is a nature-centered, play-based cooperative preschool at 1399 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. The preschool was established in 1996 and has programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years old. Programs vary from 2 hours to half a day with pandemic policies currently in place. Registration opens Jan. 1 and individual tours or virtual phone calls are available to answer any questions. For more, contact info@naturespointe.org or visit naturespointe.org. NCL opens scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior in Boone or Hamilton counties who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. Applicants will have until Feb. 15 to apply. The winner will be notified in March. NCL was formed to encourage mothers and daughters to build relationship and leadership skills, while serving together in their community. The scholarship allows the chapter to recognize others outside of NCL that hold the same values of community service, leadership and cultural experiences. To apply, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/ crossroads/.

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NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH Street and south of Main Street Expected completion: The Project: Road gravel parking lot on the east rehabilitation Location: A 3-mile stretch CONSTRUCTION end of Park Street is permanently closed as the Grand of 236th Street will be Junction Plaza is moving into closed for two separate the construction phase. Parking is availphases for road rehabilitation. The first able on the west end of Park Street. phase is from west of Devaney Road to Project: East Street extension east of Tollgate Road. This phase has reLocation: East Street is being extended opened. The second phase is from west of north from 196th Street to Ind. 38. Utility Deming Road to west of Devaney Road. relocations are ongoing. Expected completion: The second phase Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail is expected to begin in spring 2021. Location: On Union Street between Mill FISHERS and Jersey streets. Project: 146th Street at Ind. 37 Expected completion: Closed during Location: All left-turn lanes are currently construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, restricted on Ind. 37 and on 146th Street estimated completion in 2021. with traffic moved to the interior lanes. CARMEL Through traffic and right turns on Ind. 37 Project: Reconstruction of Range Line and 146th Street will remain open. Drivers Road, including a new roundabout at are encouraged to seek alternate routes Walnut Street and pedestrian and bicycle for all left turn access. For more about the connectivity State Road 37 Improvement Project and to Location: Between Elm Street and City receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com. Center Drive Expected completion: This phase of the Expected completion: January 2021 State Road 37 Improvement Project will ZIONSVILLE

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Fraud reports — The Noblesville Police Dept. recently started receiving several reports of fraud. The victims advised they were contacted by phone. The person claimed to be a police officer with the Noblesville Police Dept. The caller ID showed the Noblesville Non-Emergency Dispatch number 317-7731300 as the caller. If you are contacted by phone from an officer from the Noblesville Police Dept. and believe it is a scam, end the call and use the non-emergency number 317773-1300 to call the Dispatch Center. Offender Watch website — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby and to set up notifications if offenders move into the area. The website can be accessed at www.sheriffalerts.com.

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Riley Hospital for Children in need of toys — Riley Hospital for Children is in need of toy donations, but it is asking donors to donate online this year instead of visiting the hospital due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If someone has in-person donations, they must be scheduled in advance and will not be accepted in the lobby. Call 317-944-8705 for assistance. Purchasing directly from the Riley Cheer Guild Amazon Wish List at amazon.com/hz/ wishlist/ls/XN9AQ13HNHDN will have the toys delivered to the Riley Hospital toy room. Toys are used every day to help kids get through their procedures, treatments and long stays at Riley Hospital for Children. Early education rankings — Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked Indiana as having the worst

early education system in the nation. Among metrics WalletHub considered are shares of school districts that offer a state pre-K program to the number of pre-K quality benchmarks met and total reported spending per child enrolled in pre-K. Learn more and see the rankings at wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-and-worstearly-education-systems/62668/. Real estate statistics — The residential real estate market in Noblesville saw an active October 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, $305,334 was the average sale price for a Noblesville home, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to this time last year. Homes in Noblesville left the market more quickly in October 2020 than October 2019, selling 46.3 percent faster, and spending only 22 days on the

market. The average price per square foot for a Noblesville home also increased, up 12.8 percent to $139.36. Altrusa International of Hamilton County accepts new members — Altrusa International of Hamilton County is accepting new members. Attendees will learn about initiatives, meet new neighbors and learn about service projects. For more, call Joanne Kemp at 317-674-5754. North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club has canceled its December meeting. The next meeting will be Jan. 20. 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. There are no dues.

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Noblesville resident purchases home for people with mental illnesses

Ronda Owens-Demer is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who is opening Healthy&Dwell, a nonprofit providing housing for people with mental illnesses. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Ronda Owens-Demer knows there’s a need for housing for people struggling with mental illness, so she is trying to fill it. Owens-Demer, a psychiatric nurse practitioner for Aspire Indiana Health, recently purchased a house in Noblesville with her husband for her new nonprofit, Healthy&Dwell. She’s accepting donations to fill the house with furniture and prepare it to house up to five residents. “My idea started pretty big,” the Noblesville resident said. The house will provide a safe residence for people with mental illnesses, with staff providing medications. “Back in the day, they would keep people with mental illness in state hospitals and oftentimes they could earn privileges and be able to wander the grounds,” Owens-Demer said. “Ultimately, they were cared for, and they had access to food and medicine and were safe. Well, there was a big push in the ‘90s to get people out into the community. I work in mental health, and what I was coming into contact with was, ‘OK, Joe Smith has an injection for an anti-psychotic

ers to help them manage bills or getting to the grocery. They might come in for social group.” Owens-Demer said the staff will provide injections each month and also visit once or twice a week to ensure the residents have their needs met. She plans to start renting out rooms in January, and she already has plans for expanding. “Right now, we don’t have any 24-hour staff or anything, but ultimately, if we grow and find funding to do that, then I would love to have someone in the house 24 hours a day just to have somebody there to help with any crisis that might arise,” she said. Owens-Demer hopes Healthy&Dwell not only meets the medical needs of people struggling with mental illness, but also meets their emotional needs. “My hope is that it develops into a family-type situation where they’re not lonely,” she said. Applicants must live in Hamilton County to be approved for residency in Healthy&Dwell. “Ideally, I would like to keep it to Hamilton County because that’s where there isn’t anything,” Owens-Demer said. “There are some options in Indianapolis and Madison County and the surrounding areas, but as far as anything here, there isn’t anything, which is a lot of the reason why I wanted something.” Owens-Demer said residents who will reside at Healthy&Dwell might struggle with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder “Those are usually the ones that don’t do as well on their own,” she said. Owens-Demer is still accepting donations for furniture and appliances, such as a washer, dryer and dishwasher. To donate or to learn more, visit healthyanddwell.org.

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that he gets every month,’ because our staff would go and pick them up or they’ve got family members to bring them to their appointment. “But if they live alone, they’re not checking blood sugar or taking their hypertension medication or any oral meds at all, so they are not managing physical health. They also

might have difficulty with meal prep or general everyday caring for themselves.” Healthy&Dwell will provide a supportive living system for those with mental illness. Residents will pay rent to live in the house. “I’ve been thinking about this for about a year now,” Owens-Demer said. “We would have life skills instructors or case manag-

In addition to providing services and a living environment for people struggling with mental illness, Healthy&Dwell CEO Ronda Owens-Demer also wants to address other issues in Hamilton County as well. “I would love to be able to expand to other demographics, such as domestic violence, because there’s nothing to get away from the abuser,” she said. “I would like to have something for that as well as maybe some options for people that are getting out of jail to transition back into the community and programming that way. “I have lots of dreams,” she said, laughing. “I just want them to have the best life that they can.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker In 1989, Bob Saget (nee sitcom dad-extraordinaire Danny Tanner) delivered to ABC Television and “Full House” viewers a new concept based upon the successful series from Japanese television, “Fun TV with Kato-chan and Ken-chan.” And “America’s Funniest Home Videos” has been on the air ever since. Originally capitalizing on the home movie craze precipitated by the advent of more affordable, especially VHS, amateur recording technologies, it has come to prove that we are all, to some degree, voyeurs. In advance of the first U.S. airing, producers advertised to encourage folks to send in home movies of family members in accidental (and occasionally staged) physical pratfalls. Today, picture-taking has become a daily routine. We are photographed, videoed and scanned more times per day than most of us can imagine. Each stop for a cup of coffee is recorded. Each walk into City Hall is preserved. Each fill of fuel for the Oldsmobile gets us from several different angles. Some fear that our phones and computers are recording us. So, if we all take the stage daily, what are we doing? MTV’s “Ridiculousness” curates clips to mock our haplessness. Law enforcement posts photos and asks us to be on the lookout. At home, we see whose cat is digging up the flowers and what neighbor is cutting across our lawn. Cameras record when the kids come home and when they go. But for all the footage, what good does it do? Are we better? In many ways, we are safer than ever, so why are we more anxious? In many ways, life is easier, so why are we more depressed? Can we humans live under constant surveillance like all-too-many Skinner’s rats? Maybe it is best not to know. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Crushing my holiday spirit Commentary by Danielle Wilson My December is off to a shaky start, friends. It’s not surprising given the current apocalypse, but still, can’t a HUMOR gal catch a break? Two of our annual FFXOs (Forced Family Xmas Outings) have been hijacked by, I can only assume, the masses of people finding themselves on social lockdown and in desperate need of distraction. But you’re messing with my holiday spirit! The first Wilson event to bite the dust was the Winterlights at Newfields display at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. We started going a few years back despite much complaint from our angsty teens, but once they realized we would buy them outrageously overpriced hot chocolates for appropriately uttered “oohs” and “ahhs,” they were completely onboard. Not in 2020! Unless we go at 4:30 p.m. before it’s even dark, or at 9:30 p.m., an hour after my bedtime, we are out of luck. They’re booked solid, like, forever. The second FFXO to meet a quick demise

was the purchase of a live Christmas tree. We have our secret go-to spot where the firs are ginormous and the price tags are tiny. They even deliver! But when our somewhat grumpy six-pack pulled up, just a few days post-Thanksgiving, there was not a tannenbaum in sight. I naively thought maybe we were too early, that their northern shipment had yet to arrive. But, alas, they’d been sold out for two days. Even the sad little Charlie Brown ones … gone. Bah, bleeping, humbug! I know you’re looking for diversions so you won’t shiv your spouse come New Year’s, but could you please avoid my cherished FFXOs? This gal needs a break! Peace out.

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Editor, I am very sorry Mari Briggs was disappointed in the election results, but her letter on Dec. 1 was nothing but a compilation of various conspiracy theories. There was no truth to anything she wrote, but shame on Current newspaper for printing her letter without a hint of rebuttal. Election officials in virtually every state have concluded that, despite Trump’s insistence on fraud and rigging, the results were fair, honest and accurate. President-elect Biden garnered over 80 million votes, the most in history, and it had nothing to do with how he chose to campaign during a pandemic. Every lawsuit Trump’s lawyers have taken into various courts, even in courts with Trump-appointed judges, have been thrown out. Trump is free to Tweet out conspiracy nonsense, but when lawyers go into a court of law, they must present evidence. There is none. The election was secure. This is the United States of America, not a banana republic. We must no longer allow a single person to undermine our trust in our democracy. Pamela Jackson, Noblesville

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Condoning falsehoods Editor, I’m writing in response to the letter printed in your newspaper on Dec. 1 by Mari Briggs. While the opinion page is a place to share thoughts and opinions, Current’s policy states that it reserves the right to reject or return any letter it deems to carry “unsubstantiated” content. If this is indeed your policy, please share with your readers what sources you used to substantiate Mari’s accusations of Joe Biden stealing the election. In this time of so much disinformation, misinformation and an assault on the truth, I expect our local journalists to adhere to fact-checking and at the very least, if a letter contains blatant untruths, as Mari’s letter did, to comment below the letter with the facts. Allowing lies and disinformation to be published without comment is irresponsible, dangerous to our democracy and gives the appearance that you condone these falsehoods.

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Biden shows he’ll work with others Editor, I was disillusioned by the letter authored by Mari Briggs that appeared in the Dec. 1 edition where she states, “Joe Biden did not win the 2020 election … made of criminal collusion … machines that flipped the candidates, etc.” How can one believe this is a factual statement given the manual recounts, the states’ certification of votes, the over 25 lawsuits that have proved to be without merit, and now (U.S. Attorney General) William Barr’s statement that no evidence has been found of collusion, mismanagement or manipulation of votes? All the statements made by the author are unsubstantiated. Worse, it is a threat to our democracy. The second point made is that how could Biden

win if he never campaigned, given he only had parking lot rallies? People voted for Biden because he has shown a willingness to respect others, to work on both sides of the aisle, address what is important and govern as a president should. Trump has not taken his responsibilities seriously and does nothing but terminate the people he placed into office. The number is now over 250 high-level executives. Those that are still there are asking for pardons. The voters have spoken — we need a president with an understanding of what happens in the world, and surround himself with knowledgeable consultants, not “yes” men and women. Bill Nicolai, Westfield

‘Disgusted and disappointed’ Editor, I am so disgusted and disappointed that you gave print space to a recent (letter to the editor) entitled “Election handed to Biden.” The first paragraph alone contains a string of discredited arguments about the legitimacy of the November election. If the intent of printing that inflam-

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Untrustworthy journalism Editor, President-elect Biden won the election going away. It is irresponsible to print an article full of unfounded statements commonly known as lies under the guise of freedom of the press. To claim voter fraud, machine manipulation, etc., with no proof, only “I think,” should not be given credence by the editor alleging the “letter” had been vetted. This kind of untrustworthy journalism is what has and will continue to lead to more division in the country. Hopefully, the saner people read the article as an attempt at sarcasm! Tom Eisele, Westfield

OBITUARIES Nancy C. Schulenburg , 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home in Noblesville. She was born on December 28, 1941 to Fredrick and Dorothy Glover in Janesville, Wisconsin. Nancy graduated from Janesville High School, then received a BA from Butler University School of Dance. In 1985 she was accredited by the Cecchetti Council of America. Nancy used her education to teach ballet, jazz, and tap dancing to hundreds of students in Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, and Indiana; retiring from Nancy’s Ballet of Cicero, Indiana in 2003. She is an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Noblesville and the Harbour Trees Golf Club where she won her flight one year. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerry Schulenburg; son, Michael Schulenburg of Seneca, SC; daughter, Christine (Tony) Phifer of Tipton, IN; grandchildren, Madison, Zachary, and Emma Schulenburg of Seneca, SC and Dawson and Megan Phifer

of Tipton, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 20650 Cumberland Road in Noblesville, with Pastor Al Schoonover and Pastor Doug Gast officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville at the funeral home. Private graveside service will be at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton. The family asks that masks be worn and social distance be observed for the safety of the family and those attending the visitation and service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061 Baltimore, MD 212971061 www.lwr.org or the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278, www.cancer.org Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

Kevin V. Seaman, 70, of Cicero, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on May 6, 1950 to Charles and Anita (Miller) Seaman in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kevin graduated from Scecina High School in 1968, Indiana University in 1972 with a business degree, and is an Evans Scholar Alumni. He retired after 30 plus years from US Foods Service as a transportation supervisor. Kevin enjoyed golfing, visiting casinos, and being with friends at Wolfie’s Bar and Grill, Noblesville and the Tipton Elks Lodge. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and grandsons.

He is survived by his daughter, Alex (Eli) Hutson; son, Eric (Brittany) Seaman; brother, Doug (Wanda) Seaman; and grandsons, Huck & Rafe Hutson. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to the time of service at the funeral home. Private family burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his grandsons’ College 529 account. Use the following link and code: http:// ugift529.com with the code 49B-P2K. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

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Spacey solutions to storage problems Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I decided to clean out the storage closets in our basement. We have one filled with clothes, one chock-full of tools HUMOR and lawn equipment and one that I simply have no idea how to describe the contents because I just chuck stuff in there and never look inside. Out of sight, out of my mind (so to speak). I discovered in that storage area lots of magazines I had never read, including several issues of Storage Solutions. I glanced through one “Special Double Issue.” Interesting that the editors couldn’t fit everything into one edition. On the cover was the tease, FIND SPACE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD. My guess is that at one time you knew you had it, but you put it somewhere and now you can’t find it. I know that makes no sense, but when I make myself laugh, that means it’s going in the column. The back page was an ad for fifthroom. com. This company sells solutions for people who don’t want to install shelves, hooks and cabinets and instead just want to buy a prefab shed, gazebo or pool house and cram all their crapola into one place outside their

home. You can also purchase something called a pergola, but I had no idea what that was, and I didn’t want to make any room in my brain for more useless information.

When Mary Ellen saw me reading Storage Solutions, she asked if she could see it when I was finished. I told her I’d leave it rolled up and stuck in the wine rack. That idea was not in the magazine. Proud to say, that one was all mine. The editorial that month was titled, “Help, I Need More Space!” The month before that, it was, “Do You Need More Space?” And before that, “Space, I Think That’s What We All Need!” The pages are filled with colorful photographs of homes that don’t have much furniture, but instead have a lot of adjustable nooks and crannies. With every picture, the first thing you think of is not how

people have effectively used their limited space, but what possessed them to buy so much junk to begin with. These are actual tips from the magazine. You can thank me later for bringing them to your attention: • Store books on a shelf vertically so you can read the titles (I know, I know, how cool an idea is that?). • Use large hooks for coats, backpacks and gym bags, but use smaller ones for keys and dog leashes (seriously, why didn’t I think of this?). • Use empty jars to store paper clips and loose screws (was this magazine the best eight bucks I ever spent?). When Mary Ellen saw me reading Storage Solutions, she asked if she could see it when I was finished. I told her I’d leave it rolled up and stuck in the wine rack. That idea was not in the magazine. Proud to say, that one was all mine.

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The City of Noblesville has announced it has partnered with J.C. Hart and Republic Development on a DEVELOPMENT proposed $47.9 million mixed-use development in the 3.4-acre area that houses McMillan’s Auto Care and provides parking for Hamilton County employees. A majority of the proposal’s funds are from private capital and specified tax increment financing generated by the proposal. A press release from the City of Noblesville states that city taxpayers and property tax funds are not pledged or at risk with the project. “Our vision for this development is to provide diverse housing options across a wide demographic to both attract millennials, working professionals and folks who are looking to downsize,” stated John Hart, president of J.C. Hart. “We are partnering with Republic Development, who we have worked with on six other projects together, to create a unique residential and retail space that fits well into Noblesville’s oneof-a-kind downtown area.” The development proposes a four-story building, with the ground floor dedicated to 5,000 square feet of retail space. The residential portion will consist of approximately 219 high-end rental apartments with a price range of approximately $850 to $2,000 per unit. The project would include 295 garage parking spaces and 32 on-street parking spaces. The project plan and economic development agreement will be presented to the Noblesville Common Council at a future meeting. If approved, the development team plans on breaking ground in late spring or early summer 2021. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

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DISPATCHES Plasma demand surges in Indiana hospitals — Hospital demand for convalescent plasma throughout Indiana is now far exceeding donations coming in. Demand is 50 percent in recent days compared to what it was just 30 days ago. Convalescent plasma is used by hospitals across Indiana to help treat a surging number of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Versiti Blood Center of Indiana is appealing to Hoosiers who have recovered from coronavirus to donate their antibody-rich plasma immediately at any one of its donor centers throughout Indiana, in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Greenwood, Lafayette and Terre Haute. Versiti collects then supplies convalescent plasma, blood and blood products to more than 80 hospitals throughout the state. Benefits of cayenne — Cayenne is a spicy powder made from red chili peppers. It has many health benefits including pain relief and weight loss. Many people dislike spicy foods, however, and don’t get any cayenne in their diet. It can be taken as a supplement, though. The recommended dose is 2mg of capsaicin daily – higher doses may irritate the stomach. Source: BottomLineHealth.com Dehydration in seniors – Dehydration can present differently in the elderly than it can in younger people. And because seniors tend to lose their awareness of thirst, they may forget to drink enough fluids. Symptoms of dehydration in an elderly person can range from confusion and dizziness to uncoordinated movements and altered mental states. Source: The Gift of Caring Benefits of 3-D mammogram – Is a 3-D mammogram really worth the extra cost? The 3-D images make it easier to distinguish normal breast tissue from tumors, so it’s harder for cancers to hide. That means better detection and fewer false positives and callbacks, when you’re asked to come back because of a potentially abnormal finding. So, even though it costs a bit more, it may be worth it in the long run. Source: BottomLineHealth.com Volunteers sought—Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its team at its Westfield Hospital location. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday. For more, contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317-776-7236 or visit mnash@riverview.org.

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SPOTLIGHT Exchange Club of Hamilton County meets in Noblesville The Exchange Club of Hamilton County is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. The club’s core values are: family, community and country. The Exchange Club of Hamilton County supports the national club initiatives in Veterans Matter (housing homeless veterans) and child abuse prevention, and it also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. The club conducts various fundraisers and looks for local nonprofit organizations to support financially. It meets twice a month, the first and third Wednesday of the month in Noblesville. New nonprofit established Healthy&Dwell is a new nonprofit that was established this year in Noblesville. It is It was created after founder Ronda Owens-Dehmer, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, became aware of the lack of supportive housing in the area. She started Healthy&Dwell in hopes to alleviate some of that for people with a serious mental illness. The nonprofit’s goal is to provide safe, secure housing for people who need it and help with other basic necessities that they struggle with. The nonprofit has closed on a property and is in need of beds, a washer/dryer, a security system and a variety of other household items.

It also is looking for attorneys in the area who are interested in providing some pro bono services. For more, visit healthyanddwell.org. Indiana Parkinson Foundation offers programs, services The Indiana Parkinson Foundation is a local nonprofit that has programs and services for those with Parkinson’s and their families. Programs include The CLIMB exercise program, support groups, educational events and resources. For more, visit indianaparkinson.org. Financial Literacy and Intelligence Center of Knowledge hopes to end poverty cycle FLiCK’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and create economic mobility in Indiana. It works to accomplish that mission by providing financial education to students, and financial counseling to adults struggling with their budgets. Especially with COVID-19 worsening and the holidays coming up, many people are struggling to make the money they have work for them. FLiCK focuses on the client’s unique emotional perspective about money. Most people have a tough time changing their financial behaviors, and FLiCK’s goal to get to the root cause of financial problems and help families thrive. FLiCK is located in Carmel near Clay Terrace, but it wants to focus on

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Civic Theatre “Elf The Musical,” a recorded showing of the 2019 performance of the Civic Theatre production from The Tarkington in Carmel with added features, will be streamed at select times through Dec. 26. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ‘Live at the Center’ The “Live at the Center” series presents Bashiri Asad in livestream from the Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts, Carmel, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 16. Free to register. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Actors Theatre of Indiana “A Christmas Carol,” featuring Jefferson Mays as every character, on-demand livestream available through Jan. 3, 2021. For more, visit atistage.org.

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of your money,” Grosser said. “There is a need for a fine art platform that doesn’t let in production studios and imports. We do have a certification when they sign up so we can check up and make sure they are truly handmade American artists. That’s the drive in our platform that it’s handmade art by Americans that are small businesses and don’t have 10 to 15 employees making art for them.”

Grosser said setting up a portfolio for the platform is simple. “You pull your own URL off of it, just like it was your website,” Grosser said. “We found that 50 percent of the traveling art fair artists didn’t even have websites before.” The website has different art categories or can searched by an artist’s name. “As we grow and get bigger, we will find need to organize and categorize this stuff to make it easier for users,” Grosser said. Initially, getting word out about the site had been accomplished through artists’ social media platforms. Grosser said a marketing company from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., started a marketing campaign after Thanksgiving that will run through the end of this month to help attract customers to the site. “I hope it grows and will eventually become an income for me, but I don’t see that happening for a while,” said Grosser, who noted that his wife, Paula Ritchey, a Carmel High School graduate, is part of the ArtFairNational.com company. For more, visit artfairnational.com.

Songbook Academy alumni reunite online for holiday special editorial@youarecurrent.com A coast-to-coast lineup of rising stars and top students in the performing arts will gather online this month for a virtual holiday show presented by Great American Songbook Foundation founder Michael Feinstein. Featuring alumni from the decade-plus history of the annual Songbook Academy summer intensive, “Twelve Songs of the Season: A Virtual Holiday Special,” will stream online at 8 p.m. Dec. 19. The one-time webcast is free via YouTube, with registration available at TheSongbook.org/Holiday. Along with fresh renditions of seasonal classics — “ I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas,” among others — “Twelve Songs of the Season” will include historical anecdotes from Feinstein about the featured songs, as well as glimpses of rarely seen artifacts from the Songbook Archives at the Foundation’s home, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

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