Zionsville MONTHLY - June 2020

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Zionsville Chamber of Commerce THE ZIONSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS AN INTEGRAL — PIECE OF OUR COMMUNITY

WHEN YOU SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES, YOU SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY Every Time You Make A Purchase – Choose to Shop with The Member Businesses

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Allyson Gutwein, Executive Director

I would like to invite Zionsville residents to support Zionsville businesses by choosing to buy from local merchants and service providers – members of Zionsville Chamber. This choice will help our community and our economy in this time of uncertainty�

To find the list of our members go to Zionsvillechamber.org Questions? Contact us (317) 873-3836 | info@zionsvillechamber.org

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Two Documents Every 18-Year-Old Should Sign Financial and health care power of attorney documents are fundamental components of any estate plan. Executing these documents is essential to allow others to act on our behalf when we are unable to act for ourselves.

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hen we think about who will act on behalf of our adult children when health or other emergencies arise in their lives, we tend to automatically assume that as parents we can always step in for our kids when they can’t fend for themselves.

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Fortunately, a simple solution exists. When your children turn 18 years of age, ask them to sign both a Durable Power of Attorney and a Health Care Directive, documents which will allow you to make decisions regarding emergency health care or step in and manage your adult children’s financial affairs should they be unable to do so themselves. Be sure the documents are valid not only in the state where you reside, but also in your children’s states of residence.

The Health Care Directive consists of three parts: a health care power of attorney, which authorizes an agent to make medical decisions on someone’s

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Zionsville’s Chris Freeman: Gatorade Player of the Year Recipient With our June cover story we feature ZCHS’s Chris Freeman, who was recently named the 2020 Gatorade Player of the Year for high school boys’ soccer. The Gatorade Player of the Year, as the name suggests, is awarded annually to the best high school soccer player in the state. Although clearly an outstanding soccer player the past few years for the Zionsville Eagles, who in 2019 were the undefeated state champions, Freeman will actually be headed to Indiana University shortly to compete as a kicker on the Hoosiers Football team.

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The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Rises to the Challenge

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17 Dr. Scott Robison on the Status of Reopening Zionsville’s Schools 21 A 60-Year-Old Zionsville Tradition Continues in Spite of COVID-19

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President Kate Swanson added, “I think it’s a credit to Allyson and our chamber staff in how they brought awareness to the community. Allyson has a great way of always stating things optimistically, and she enlarges the picture so that you can see what is happening throughout our community. I think that is a real benefit to the community. I also want to credit our [business] members because many chambers are not experiencing the growth and success that our chamber is.”

Swanson continued, “Now, more than ever, our businesses realize that by banning together, they have a stronger voice and that advocating together, as a community, benefits everyone.”

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Rises to the Challenge Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Theresa Skutt

The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce board, staff and members have been working hard throughout the last few months to garner support for its members and fellow Zionsville businesses: retail, restaurant and service industries alike.

With out-of-the-box ideas such as “A Night on the Bricks” coupled with the generosity of community members that helped boost the chamber’s electronic gift card program during the lockdown, the chamber and its members have worked feverishly to keep its members’ lights on throughout the town.

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or those who don’t already know how much the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce and its members contribute to our community, in addition to the incredible programs that are offered to its business members, it is responsible for organizing Brick Street Market, Street Dance and the town’s beloved Christmas in the Village for the entire community to enjoy. Many of these events have become long-standing traditions for local residents.

The Chamber’s Champion—Allyson Gutwein The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein and her staff have been praised by members of the chamber board of directors and merchants alike for her ingenuity and continued optimism in what could be labeled as some of the most trying times

in the town’s history—especially in its business community.

Erica Carpenter, owner of Fivethirty Home and chamber vice president, exclaimed, “Allyson, the chamber staff and Emily [Styron] really need to be commended for how quickly they developed a plan, executed and marketed it [A Night on the Bricks]. Allyson really brought awareness to so many people during the [COVID-19] closure by going around and doing interviews with [members] so we could share what we’re doing while we were closed.

One of the reasons why I joined the chamber was to be part of this business community, and I feel now, more than ever, that we have a real sense of community, and it gives me great pleasure to help foster that and see it thrive in what has obviously been one of the most challenging times we’ve ever experienced. ” Zionsville Chamber of Commerce ZIONSVILLE MONTHLY

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Preparing for the Unknown While none of us know what the next several months have in store for our community, Gutwein and her staff have already been planning and preparing for what may come, without the aid of a crystal ball. “You have to make decisions with 10% of the information that you want, and you have to get comfortable being in that space,” Gutwein expressed. “We may be in rough waters now, but what’s coming downstream? Are we focusing on where we are now or are we focusing on what’s downstream because downstream may be even rougher. So, we are doing things to help prepare our businesses for what’s downstream, even if we don’t know what that is.”

Join Your Fellow Residents and Support Local on Thursday Nights A Night on the Bricks will be held every Thursday evening from 5–9 p.m. now through July 30. This event encourages residents to dine on Main Street— while practicing social distancing protocols—while shopping and dining at local businesses.

Tables will be preset on Main Street, but attendees need to bring their own chairs. Food and beverages from home are highly discouraged. A Night on the Bricks is sponsored by CENTURY 21 Scheetz-Laura Heigl.

For more details about A Night on the Bricks, other upcoming events or chamber memberships, visit zionsvillechamber.org.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty Expands B H H S I n d i a n a R e a lt y a c q u i r e s E R A R e a l E s tat e L i n k s , affirming its commitment to service excellence If it seems like you’re seeing more Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty “For Sale” signs in front yards these days, it’s because there are more. There’s a reason for that: BHHS Indiana Realty is an industry leader, and with its recent acquisition of ERA Real Estate Links, it’s now even better.

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erkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty, one of the state’s top 5 largest brokerages, already had the No. 1 producing real estate team in the state. ERA Real Estate Links owner Mike Deck and his team are the second highest-producing ERA franchise in America as well as having three brokers in the top 50 in MIBOR. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the sales prowess in particular that made ERA Real Estate Links an attractive partner for co-owners Craig West and Andrew Braun

of BHHS Indiana Realty. West explains: “It’s the alignment of the business philosophy, business ethics and desire to create an experience for the consumer that’s lasting,” says West. “I couldn’t find a better partnership than what we found with Mike Deck and his team.”

Mike Deck concurs. “At Team Deck, we value relationships above all else,” he says.

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mortar and is consumer-focused. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty is that brand.”

BHHS Indiana Realty CFO and co-owner Andrew Braun describes the growth campaign the ERA Real Estate Links acquisition brings to the table.

“The achievements of Mike’s entire office perfectly align with our ambition and strategy to help create long-term value for our agents, clients and the areas in which we work as the most trusted, distinctive group of professionals in the market,” says Braun.

The guiding philosophy for Deck and the company he built at ERA has always been to create win-win relationships by following the Golden Rule. “We support our agents with everything they need to provide our customers with unparalleled service to create relationships that last well beyond each transaction,” says Deck, who will become the Carmel Regional Vice President for the combined companies.

down on their investment in company growth and commitment to the value of services BHHS Indiana Realty brings to the consumers in the markets it serves.

“That is why we have made the investment to have a stronger presence with the addition of Mike’s team in Carmel and Westfield,” says West, “but also why we have made the investment in building a new office.” That new office will be built near the Zionville exit at I-65 allowing BHHS Indiana Realty to better serve the Zionsville, Whitestown and Brownsburg region.

very selective,” says West. “We are looking for those real estate brokers who are looking at this for a long-term career and what it takes to have a sustainable career in real estate.” These three business leaders bring a combined, diverse experience to execute the strategy of growth. They understand that they have a unique opportunity with a unique brand. They also believe they can continue to help real estate professionals, who are committed to providing a high level of service, build a successful business.

It’s All About the Consumer Vision for Company Growth With the addition of Deck and his company, BHHS Indiana Realty has an aggressive vision for continued growth.

“We are interested in partnering with other real estate professionals, but we’re

Benefits of a Large Real Estate Brokerage Team BHHS Indiana Realty’s acquisition of ERA Real Estate Links and its 50 agents, which covers Carmel, Westfield and parts of Fishers, adds to the existing 14 Berkshire Hathaway Indiana Realty offices that dot the state from Lafayette to Muncie, south to Evansville and all points in between. What’s the benefit to the consumer to have such a large team? “We’re able to reach out to a very large pool of customers,” says West.

“Not just locally or regionally, but now globally with the wealth of resources the Berkshire Hathaway brand brings to the table.”

Ultimately, the combination of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty and ERA Real Estate Links is all in support of the customer. “Our commitment to our clients is to provide the highest level of service possible through all phases of their real estate experience,” says West. Mike Deck is definitely on the same page. “Our ultimate goal is surpassing our customers’ expectations in service and satisfaction,” says Deck. “We understand this to be the same goal of BHHS, which is why we’re enthusiastic to join the brand.”

If you’re planning buy or sell a home, or you’re currently a real estate broker with a dedication to excellent customer service, contact Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty at (317) 595-2100. Or visit online at bhhsinrealty.com.

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A River Runs Through Zionsville Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Laura Arick

As one who has been raised on the basics of traditional fishing: bait, lure and rod in static waters, I’ve always been interested in the art of fly-fishing in rivers or streams. Fly-fishing is an angling technique where an artificial “fly” is used to fool fish into biting and differs greatly from any other form of angling. In my quest to learn more about how to and where I can fly-fish in Indiana, I was surprised to learn that one of Central Indiana’s premier fly-fishing and kayak outfitters—Moving Water Outfitters—is located right here in Zionsville. Additionally, I’ve learned that one of best places to fly-fish is right here in our own Eagle Creek.

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spoke with Mike Exl, the general manager and co-owner of Moving Water Outfitters. Exl also operates a guide service that takes people out to three Indiana rivers: Sugar Creek, Tippecanoe River and the White River. But as Exl shared, one can have an enjoyable experience at Eagle Creek, without leaving town limits.

“We [Exl and his partner, Chris Snodgrass] started this [Moving Water Outfitters] in May 2018,” Exl said. “I’ve been involved with the fly-fishing industry for a

number of years. Snodgrass and I focus on not only demystifying what fly-fishing is but also on the educational aspects of it.”

Exl explained that there are a myriad of potential educational opportunities working with the local schools and youth—teaching about local ecosystems and river systems.

He added, “Additionally, there are opportunities that come with fly-fishing such as travel and new experiences.”

As word has spread throughout the region about the town of Zionsville’s accessible parks that lead to the creek and its efforts in stocking rainbow trout, Exl shared that people come from an hour or more,

even out of state, to fly-fish here and afterward, they enjoy a meal or other activities in town. Exl shared that until the state’s lockdown due to COVID-19, a filming crew was poised to film part of a fly-fishing film here in Zionsville. It has been postponed, but Exl is hopeful the crew will want to return to Zionsville when they are permitted to begin production again.

“It’s pretty cool that we’ve got this neat little creek [Eagle Creek] that’s getting all this attention,” Exl expressed. “From an angler standpoint, the trout are stocked in the fall and this gives people an opportunity to fish this creek essentially all year-round.

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Starkey [Nature] Park—you have access to this gem [Eagle Creek], and it’s a great resource that’s in the heart of the town.”

Stocking the Creek With Rainbow Trout Has Become a Community Tradition For the past two Novembers, rainbow trout has been stocked as a result of former Zionsville Mayor and resident Tim Haak’s initiative to obtain a stocking permit from Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and with the assistance of local enthusiasts who contributed to the budget last fall.

“Since I was a kid, I have been fishing,” Haak shared. “After college, I lived in the mountains of Colorado for five years and connected with a fly-fishing guide up there who taught me how to fly-fish. I like fly-fishing because it’s fun to learn and fairly easy once you get the hang of it. We [Haak and the Zionsville Parks and Rec Department] worked it out with DNR to obtain a permit and stock the creek, which has created quite a buzz in the [fly-fishing]

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community here locally, throughout Central Indiana and even regionally.”

Haak continued, “The economic impact speaks for itself and more than pays for itself. I know it’s generating business for the guys down at Moving Water Outfitters, and we know for a fact that people are coming into town, going to lunch, looking around and doing other things while they’re in town.”

Free Clinics and Private Lessons for All Levels Exl and his fellow instructors at Moving Water Outfitters offer free clinics that run about two hours in length on Saturday mornings and some Tuesday evenings— four to six times a month. Fly- fishing is a wonderful pastime to spend collecting one’s own thoughts or spending quality time—outdoors—with family.

“Our typical class size has downsized because of [COVID-19], but a typical class is about five to six people,” Exl said. “It’s a quick introduction to the difference between conventional fishing and fly-fishing

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and the equipment. We get people out there casting and afterwards, they are able to go out [and] actually fly-fish on their own. We do offer more advanced and private lessons. We understand that this hobby can be intimidating to a lot of people, and it unfortunately has an elitist stigmatism. If you break it down, it’s just a different way to fish, and it doesn’t matter if you fish for trout, bass, blue gill or ocean fish. We provide the equipment, and all we ask from individuals is that they show up willing to learn and to see what they can do with this form of fishing.”

Exl concluded, “What I enjoy most about fly-fishing is that you’re always learning.

It keeps your mind sharp while fishing in moving water. It’s not as passive as conventional fishing—you’re actively casting and moving around. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoying the outdoors, especially with all of this going on, it’s a good way to recharge the batteries—mentally.”

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Gary Nance: On His Near-Death Survival From COVID-19 and Sharing What You Should Know Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Laura Arick and submitted

Imagine one day, going about your normal routine, workout, job, family and life, but you begin to feel a little cold coming on. You think nothing of it because you’re the epitome of good health, but within about a week’s time, you’re in the hospital’s ICU, diagnosed with COVID-19 and a ventilator is keeping you alive. Your prognosis is uncertain. Your family is prohibited from visiting you in the hospital and is relying on the doctors’ daily reports on your condition. One Carmel family doesn’t have to imagine. They lived it, and they want to share their story with our readers in hopes of informing the community—firsthand— of the insidious effects of COVID-19.

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ARY NANCE—AN UNLIKELY VICTIM OF COVID-19

Carmel resident Gary Nance is a highly respected and celebrated architect for his residential and commercial design expertise. His firm, Gary Nance Design, has been featured in multiple local, regional and national publications. He is also an award-winning body builder who—prior to contracting COVID-19—was the epitome of excellent health. But, as Gary shared with me in a recent interview, none of that mattered.

The virus did not care that he was not overweight, consumed a healthy diet and is

an overall great husband, father, contractor and friend.

In addition to Gary’s account of his harrowing near-death experience, you will read accounts from his wife, Nancy, daughter Taylor and son Nick Nance who were all gracious to share their intimate thoughts and memories about Gary’s 22-day hospital stay at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis, and his recovery at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI).

IT WAS MORE THAN JUST A “COLD”

Gary recalled it was a Saturday afternoon on March 14, and he was participat-

ing in a charity push-up challenge.

“The challenge was right at the beginning when the pandemic was closing things down,” Gary said. “After the [challenge], I went about my Saturday night like I normally do. I got up Sunday morning, and I had a fever of 101 degrees. I took couple of Tylenol and took it easy the rest of the day. I started to feel really hot later in that same afternoon, and my temperature was 103 degrees.”

Gary contacted his family doctor. Both men suspected Gary might have COVID-19.

“My doctor told me to monitor my temperature through the night and call him the following morning,” Gary said. “I told him it [my temperature] was up and down from 101 to 103 degrees. He told me to head over to St. Vincent Hospital-Carmel and that the staff would be waiting for me.”

The medical staff ushered Gary into an exam room and conducted a series of tests, including a chest X-ray. Altogether, Gary said it was a three-hour ordeal. The doctors informed him that he had a partially collapsed left lung and pneumonia. They had also tested him for COVID-19.

Gary was released and given some medication to help with his symptoms along with orders to quarantine until his test results came back.

“Nancy moved into a bedroom down the hall so I could be more comfortable,” Gary shared. “I was having trouble sleeping and couldn’t get comfortable. Three days after my visit to the ER, the doctors called and said that I had tested positive.”

When asked how he felt at that point in time, Gary replied, “You know, I was mad that I got [COVID-19], but I didn’t feel that bad.”

Nancy added, “Gary went from working on that Friday, he was fine on Saturday and by Sunday he was coughing. Then the following Sunday, he was in the hospital [St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis] and put on a ventilator, all in a week’s time. We went from feeling like we weren’t likely to get [the virus] to getting it and, all of sudden, Gary’s fighting for his life.”

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Gary and Nancy shared how she had gone up to check on Gary around 7 p.m. and found him gasping for air. She immediately dialed 911.

“Nancy had to help me down the steps to the door to meet the paramedics who were already waiting,” Gary shared. “The last thing I remember is the paramedics—

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some of Carmel’s finest—grabbing each arm. I kind of remember being lifted into the ambulance, and then that’s it for the next 20 days. I don’t remember the ambulance ride or being taken into the hospital.”

According to Nancy, she called the paramedics around 7 p.m. and the doctors called her at 1 a.m. to inform her that Gary had been put on a ventilator.

“It was close,” Nancy whispered. “If they [EMTs] hadn’t gotten him there that quickly, it might not have turned out the way that it did. I had called Taylor, and she came over just as they were lifting Gary into the ambulance. We couldn’t get close to each other, and all I could say to her was, ‘Honey, he’s going to be OK.’ Then she had to leave and go home by herself, which was just heartbreaking. And I was here [at home] alone. I had faith that Gary was in the best hands, and when the doctors called me that night, I told them that I hated that this was happening to him but that I was glad he was there with them [the doctors] because he was in the best of care.”

Gary’s daughter Taylor and son Nick shared their memories of that horrid night.

“The ambulance drove off and [because of the unknowns regarding COVID-19], I couldn’t hug my mom. Then three hours later, the doctors at St. Vincent told us he [Gary] had been put on the ventilator.”

Taylor expressed her gratitude for the doctors’ communication and level of care they provided to the Nance family that night and all through Gary’s ordeal.

She added, “The doctors at St. Vincent communicated in such an incredible way, considering this was all new to them as well.”

Nick and his wife, Brittany, live in Chicago and were not able to come back home to be with his mom or sister due to pandemic-related restrictions.

“I hadn’t seen my dad since January,” Nick said. “I got a call from him the weekend of the 14th [of March], that Sunday night actually, and he had a fever but sounded totally normal otherwise.

I spoke with him daily that following week, and though he wasn’t feeling well, he still sounded normal. So, up until the point he was admitted to the hospital at St. V’s on 86th Street and intubated, I wasn’t worried.”

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It doesn’t take a medical professional to ascertain the severity of being on a ventilator for as long as Gary was. The effects

of being immobilized on top of the havoc the virus itself was having on Gary’s body were devastating.

Nick’s wife, Brittany, is a physician’s assistant in Chicago and was immensely helpful in translating what Gary’s doctors were sharing with Nick, Brittany and Taylor, who had taken over communications as their mom was also recovering at home with what was later diagnosed as a mild case of COVID-19.

“My wife and I would call the nurses station every day,” Nick said. “The nursing staff was fantastic at updating us, and the doctors called us in the afternoon to give us updates. Considering he was in the ICU for COVID-19, the communication was fantastic.”

Nick went on to explain that as the days and weeks unfurled, the recovery of patients who have been ventilated for as long as Gary had been gave sufficient cause for worry.

“It wasn’t until Saturday, April 11, that the doctors tried to extubate him because they thought he was doing well enough and weren’t going to attempt it until they were really certain he would do OK,” Nick explained. “The last thing they wanted to do was have to reintubate him. Within five minutes [of being extubated], he was doing so poorly, they had to reintubate him.”

It was that point, Nick said, the emotions were running high.

“I had hit my bottom point because he was not doing well and his prognosis at that point was not good at all,” Nick somberly shared. “But then, believe it or not, that following Tuesday, we got a call from the doctors saying he was improving, and they were weaning his oxygen intake down. That Wednesday, he was doing so

well that they extubated him—this time successfully. I went from thinking I was never going to see or speak with my dad again to ‘Oh, wow! Things are changing and looking up!”

Nancy shared that throughout the entire time Gary was on a ventilator, she never lost faith.

“It was scary, of course,” Nancy shared.

“But I wouldn’t let myself go to the place of wondering what if he didn’t come out of it. There were a couple of days that I was in a bad place, but then I pulled myself out of it. We had the most incredible support from family, friends, clients and neighbors.

It was just unbelievable the number of people who were calling and texting and praying for him and asking what they could do.”

THE GARY GAZETTE

Taylor kept her father’s friends and clients apprised of what was happening by developing a daily update she lovingly dubbed “The Gary Gazette.” Taylor works with Gary at his design firm, Gary Nance Design.

“I took his cell phone that night [he was admitted to the hospital] to keep up with work and stuff,” Taylor said. “I think what kept me going through this was his clients and friends. I started doing a group text that I called ‘The Gary Gazette’ and would update everyone each day. And I think that helped me out a lot.”

Collectively, the Nance family shared their immense gratitude to all of their loved ones, friends, clients and neighbors for the outpouring of support and well wishes they received and continue to receive as Gary continues in his recovery.

REHABBING AT THE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF INDIANA (RHI)

When Gary woke up after being extubated, he had been “sleeping” for 18 days.

Gary shared that his first words after waking up were, “What the hell?” For those closest to Gary, that came as no shock.

After 22 days at St. Vincent Hospital, Gary was transported to RHI for arduous rehabilitation therapy.

“We were wondering when [Gary] got off the ventilator if he would be himself and was he going to be able to draw again,” Taylor shared. “I know he was thinking the same thing. And if he hadn’t been at [RHI], there’s no way he would be recovering at the level he is today. When he first got there, he couldn’t even hold a pencil, and now he’s back to drawing again.”

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him], he was being lifted into the ambulance and was looking at me like I was a stranger.

Then, as he’s being released from RHI, he came out from around the corner dancing and smiling.”

Gary added, “I came around the corner, and RHI had almost the entire physical therapy staff and doctors gathered to congratulate me and send me off. I have to say that not only are the therapists amazing, the entire nursing staff and doctors at RHI are first rate! So, I did a little dance and twirl, but what you don’t see is me getting into the car completely out of breath but happy to be with my family.

And when I got home, I slept for three hours.”

in their field, and I love them.

They kept me going mentally, which is really key, as well as physically. And they were so positive. I just can’t say enough about that place.”

HOME AT LAST

Gary and his family shared that before he was released from ICU at St. Vincent Hospital, he had to learn how to swallow again. And during his time at RHI, he had to learn how to walk again and complete ordinarily mundane tasks, like making a bed.

“I remember sitting there going, this might be the end of my career,” Gary said. “But, I will tell you, the people at RHI are probably the most interesting, professional people

Gary was released from RHI on May 1, and for the first time, Gary and his family were able to see each other up close and put their hands on each other since he was first admitted back in March.

“We finally were able to FaceTime with Gary when he was off the ventilator,” Nancy said.

“And that was a shock because it did not look like him at all.

He had lost 50 pounds within a month, and when he came home, he looked like a different person. But he’s gotten so much stronger.”

Taylor expressed, “The night before [he came home], my mom and I couldn’t sleep. The last time I had [physically seen

WHAT THE NANCE FAMILY WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19

Gary may have survived his brush with death, but the effects of the virus and his long-

term immobility still linger.

“The doctors told me that if I had not been in the kind of shape I was before being diagnosed, I would definitely not have made it,” Gary emphasized. “They have told me that my recovery is a marathon— not a sprint. And I’m continuing with out-patient physical therapy. My sense of smell has been greatly diminished, and my sense of taste is just slightly diminished. Even though I get tired, I have difficulty sleeping at night. I’m taking Eliquis for the blood clot in my arm and a strong multivitamin.”

Gary concluded, “I can’t tell you how many people have said to me, ‘When I heard you had [COVID-19], it made me think twice about the things that I was doing and about taking a few more precautions.’

My point for the public is this pandemic is not over. It’s not like having the flu. Stay safe.”

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attending in-person should be expected to engage in remote/ continuous learning.

Provide in-person instruction to elementary students and increase distance learning opportunities for secondary grade levels.

Offer both in-person and remote or eLearning instruction based on student needs and parent concerns.

Dr. Robison emphasized, “We have looked at a number of recommendations, and none of those is off the table right now.”

on the Status of Reopening Zionsville’s Schools Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Submitted and Staff

Earlier this month, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made public the state’s guidelines for reopening schools during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The governor released a comprehensive document with detailed guidelines for schools, students, nonstudents and parents to adhere to.

In his email, Dr. Robison announced that the district-wide survey was forthcoming.

IDENTIFYING ZCS’ PRIORITIES AND PURPOSE IN THE COMMUNITY

THE STATE OF INDIANA’S HEALTH PROTOCOLS FOR SCHOOLS—IN BRIEF

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spoke with Zionsville Community Schools (ZCS) Superintendent Dr. Scott Robison about the district’s priorities and challenges that he and the ZCS school board are considering and facing as we move closer to the start of the 2020–21 school year.

In an email to the school district dated on June 15, Dr. Robison stated, “If we have robust survey participation, we anticipate sharing a comprehensive return to school plan with you during the week of July 6–10. One of the things we have learned since March 12 of this year is that matters can change quickly in terms of the guidance and permissions we receive. ZCS will continue to communicate frequently about this matter as we near our students’ return to school on August 4.”

THE GOVERNOR RECOMMENDS SOCIAL DISTANCING, AND ZCS IS CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Schedule specified groups of students to attend in-person school on alternate days or half days to minimize the number of students in the building. Those students not

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When I asked Dr. Robison if the protocols and/or if a second “wave” of COVID-19 would impact how and when ZCS would reopen its schools, he replied, “While looking at our possible solution set, we created a list of priorities, and those priorities led off with the safety of the students, staff, families and the community [as a whole].”

Dr. Robison added that “ZCS’ highest purpose for the community is the district’s second priority.”

At the height of the pandemic’s initial surge in Indiana, ZCS was nationally recognized by FEMA and other organizations for its potential use of its high school as a “step-down” hospital.

“During that time, the highest purpose of the high school was to potentially house 100 beds,” Dr. Robison explained.

“Now, we never actually used it because we didn’t have that big of a spike in Boone County. But you can bet that if we have a big spike in late July that we’ll be back ‘on,’ and the highest purpose for our district will be in accordance

Dr. Robison has been collaborating with neighboring school superintendents on best practices and procedures devised from the state’s health protocols—for their respective districts before submitting their plans to reopen and manage their schools throughout the pandemic to the Boone County Health Department for its approval.

As stated on ZCS’ website: “Zionsville Community Schools is working closely with the Boone County Health Department, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19).”

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with priority No. 1 by keeping people safe by being a shelter or step-down hospital.”

COMPLETING THE DATA POINTS AND PROCEEDING WITH GUARDED OPTIMISM According to Dr. Robison, ZCS campus leaders stepped up to assume task force positions as the district plans for the upcoming school year. He described the “two lanes” as Instruction—led

by Assistant Superintendent Kris Devereaux—and School Operations/Facilities—led

by Assistant Superintendent Rebecca Coffman.

“We haven’t done a survey on this yet, but we were thinking several weeks ago, when our task force turned its focus from completing the 2019–20 school year with eLearning to getting school open again for the upcoming school year, we posited that there would be a lot of people come August who will want us to ensure that they can go back to work and their kids will go back to school.

So, we did the numbers and had assessments done by architects to determine how many students we can put in each of the spaces with some notion of social distancing.”

Dr. Robison continued, “Since then, we’ve seen all kinds of reports about does social distancing really work when you’re in a confined space for five-plus hours and how do you get a 5-year-old to wear a mask. At this point, I don’t see any notion that changing our calendar is required of us. It’s more of what we need to do and how to get the required 180 days in so that our students have a good and continuous school year.”

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Regarding the matter of ZCS providing options for families who will need eLearning or online options

due to medical situations such as at-risk/high-risk family members within the household, Dr. Robison emphasized that he and the administrators are examining ways to offer comprehensive and quality learning experiences for our community’s students and families who will require online instruction.

He concluded, “Some parents may need their children to learn at home until a COVID-19 cure or vaccine is available, and so, a provision for online learning is under development.”

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supported me very well and made sure that I had what I needed in order to get things done at school so I could perform well on the fields. I’ve always been a math guy and enjoy math classes. I’ve had a lot of good math teachers throughout my career at ZCHS as well.”

HOW BOTH SPORTS HAVE BETTER DEVELOPED FREEMAN’S SKILLS

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Chris Freeman:

Gatorade Player of the Year Recipient Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Laura Arick and Tom Marron Photography

This year’s Gatorade Player of the Year award recipient for boys’ soccer is Zionsville’s own Chris Freeman. Freeman just graduated from Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) with a 4.07 cumulative GPA this past June and will be heading down to Bloomington, Indiana, where he will be studying finance at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

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elieve it or not, Freeman will be playing on IU’s football team as a kicker. Not only is he the best soccer player in Indiana, he is also a nationally ranked football kicker—ranked nationally as the No. 9 football kicker by Kohl’s Kicking.

We spoke with Freeman and ZCHS head soccer coach Rob Jordon about Freeman’s high school career, the highs and the lows that include a perfect [21-00] season and state championship, as well as completing his high school experience from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes for a successful college freshman year.

AN EARLY PASSION THAT DEVELOPED INTO A STELLAR ATHLETIC CAREER

Freeman’s passion for sports and competing began early in his life around the ages of 5–6 years. He began his soccer

career at Zionsville Youth Soccer Association’s summer soccer camps.

“The three sports I played growing up were soccer, basketball and baseball,” Freeman shared. “By my freshman year, I was playing soccer only, and then the summer before my sophomore year, my dad said I should try football, so I ended up starting on the field goal position on the ZCHS football team, and my first game, I kicked the game-winning field goal. I realized then that this [kicking] was what I really wanted to pursue.”

BALANCING ATHLETICS AND ACADEMICS

When asked how he balanced both sports and grades, Freeman said, “I’ve always taken pride in my academics and have been raised in a family where that is expected. My [parents] have always supported me. The two sports [soccer and football] really complemented each other well. Each of those teams and coaches ZIONSVILLE MONTHLY

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When asked what made him choose football over soccer, Freeman said with conviction, “It was always football for me after my sophomore year. I know, that surprises some people. My sophomore year was my first year on the varsity [soccer team]. We had a great team! This last year, we played like it was a business and we were just going to take care of business. When we won, we really didn’t celebrate because we knew the end goal was to win a state championship and not just get back to the state championship.

We all knew what that felt like, and we didn’t want to feel that again. Going two years, back-to-back, as runners-up wasn’t going to look good on a resume. It [state championship] wasn’t uncharted territory. We knew what we were getting into, and we did it. We took care of business. It was a great cap to my soccer career.”

Having learned specific skills as both kicker and central midfielder, Freeman explained how these skills will help him in his collegiate football career.

“In soccer, I played an attacking midfielder position, which more or less starts the attack and moves the ball forward,” Freeman explained. “What I will take into my football career is the teamwork that it takes to be successful. If you’re not completely bought in, it’s really hard to be successful. What I learned this year is that you have to be bought into the team and not just yourself.

GROWING UP AS FRIENDS ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Freeman’s good friend, soccer teammate and fellow ZCHS 2020 graduate Ben Weidner was also nominated for this year’s Gatorade Player of the Year for soccer.

“Ben and I are really good friends,” Freeman shared. “We played basketball together back in fourth grade and played soccer together, and now we’re Gatorade Player of the Year nominees together.

That was something we always talked about, and we always said that we want one of the two of us to win the award.

We’re always watching and cheering for each other. Now I’m going to IU for football, and he’ll be going to DePauw [University] to play soccer and basketball.”

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how well his parents have raised him. It’s bittersweet to have him leave, but I know there’s great things ahead for Chris.”

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and continue building their friendship.

In addition to friends and family, Freeman noted that the coaching staff at ZCHS was imperative to his success as a student and athlete.

“The coaching staff was great and always supported me in everything I did,” Freeman emphasized. “I still receive emails from them and will remain in contact with them. They were always there for me when I needed to talk, whether it was sports related or not.”

LEAVING HIS MARK AT ZCHS

Freeman’s name has been struck on several post-season awards, including the prestigious Indiana Soccer Player of the Year by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association. He was named a High School All American and High School and All Great Lakes Region by the United Soccer Coaches. Freeman was 1st Team All State, 1st Team All District, 1st All Conference and Academic All State.

Freeman’s success as a football kicker led to his designation as a two-time All State football kicker, and he has won numerous other awards throughout his high school career.

During his three years as a starter, the team has gone 52-3-6, won two conference championships, was state runner-up in 2018 and was the state champion this year with a perfect record.

Rob Jordan, ZCHS head soccer coach, shared, “Chris’ heroic determination

through the season and particularly the state tournament led to a perfect season and state championship. Chris did what great players do for their teams—make incredible winning plays. Chris scored the tying goal in the state championship with a 40-yard run with the ball through six players. He scored on a 20-yard run with the ball through five players for the tying score at semi state championship and scored two goals at the regional championship and had an incredible free kick goal and the game-winning assist for the sectional championship.”

ONWARD AND UPWARD FOR FREEMAN

Jordan expressed it was a bittersweet farewell to this year’s seniors on his team.

“Chris came with a great senior class,” Jordan said. “When that class came in as freshmen, all the coaches knew that this was going to be a special group of kids. We had some exceptionally talented kids in that group, and Chris was one of them along with Ben [Weidner]. They’ve done some incredible things and will be listed—inarguably—as one of the best soccer teams in Indiana history. Chris started playing on the varsity team as a sophomore, which for our program is pretty rare.”

Jordan continued, “Chris takes and puts in the time to become better, and not only with athletics but with his academics as well. He is an intelligent and well-rounded kid, which is a testament to

Freeman shared his innermost thoughts about persevering through this pandemic and how he is personally trying to stay focused and sharp as he prepares for his football debut at IU. “At the beginning of the pandemic, I was almost mad,” Freeman expressed.

“I was wondering why this had to happen—especially during the second semester of my senior year. Luckily, I got to play my sports [last fall], so I was very grateful that I had the opportunity to play my senior season and perform at the level that our teams did. I always want to feel like I am in control of a situation, and with this pandemic, I have little control.

With all the uncertainty of not knowing what was or is going to happen, I try to clear my head for a little bit at a time.

At the start of the pandemic, I would go and kick footballs for an hour and a half.

That was an hour and 30 minutes that I didn’t have to think about what was happening in the world. I had to find times to get away. I realize that this will end—at some point—and things will work out. I have to have faith, and it will get back to normal, even if it’s a ‘new normal.’”

Freeman signed off with a message to the incoming ZCHS soccer and football players.

“It’s going to definitely be different,” he admitted. “Just have faith and stay the course. Always stay at the top of your game, even if you don’t know when you’re actually going to be playing the sport. Just make sure that you’re staying in shape and staying ‘ready.’ Good things will come as long as you’re staying ready and buying into the program. Listen to your coaches and listen to your teammates. Work hard and everything will work out.”

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about what Azionaqua’s members can expect throughout this unprecedented summer if they have not already visited the facilities since its opening this past Memorial Day weekend.

Celebrating 6One in 2021

A 60-Year-Old Zionsville Tradition Continues in Spite of COVID-19 Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of Azionaqua Swim Club

It came as a huge disappointment but no surprise when it was announced that the highly anticipated 60th anniversary celebration for one of Zionsville’s most beloved amenities, Azionaqua Swim Club, was officially postponed to Aug. 21, 2021, as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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he Azionaqua Swim Club was established by a group of Masonic Lodge brothers, Virgil Knapp, Henry Beard and Herman Gettle, and has been a long-standing summer tradition in Zionsville for more than half a century. The pool was built in the summer of 1960, and its first day of operation was Aug. 6, 1960.

The Azionaqua Swim Club’s board and staff have been diligently planning the club’s historic 60th anniversary and were planning a two-day extravaganza this

July 3 and 4. Instead of carrying these plans through, the board and staff have postponed the anniversary plans and are earnestly working at keeping the club’s facilities in accordance with the state of Indiana’s COVID-19 guidelines and pivoting its normal programs and schedules to meet the requirements and ensure as safe of an environment as possible for its members and guests this summer.

I spoke with Ginger DeCoursey, aquatics director, and Janet Goar, board president and grounds chair, to learn more

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Goar emphasized the Azionaqua board and staff’s gratefulness to the Golf Club of Indiana (GCI) for its understanding and flexibility—being able to reschedule the club’s fundraiser event for a year and a month later than it was originally scheduled.

“We don’t know what it will look like [for certain] next year, but GCI was very gracious to move the date to Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021,” Goar said. “With regards to whether we are able to host a pool party this Fourth of July or not, that will depend on the governor’s ruling about the fifth and final stage.”

DeCoursey added, “We [Azionaqua] will be open for sure, but having a [holiday] celebration will be determined at the last minute.”

Goar and DeCoursey emphasized that members can check the website and follow the club’s social media for updates, but in the meantime, please be sure to save the date for the club’s anniversary extravaganza set for August of 2021.

Rediscovering a Long-Standing Zionsville Tradition With most families looking for something healthy and social to do this summer—outside of their homes—DeCoursey cited that the club has seen an increase in attendance this summer as a result of the pandemic.

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is about 300–400 people on a ‘normal’ day, but we’ve had over 600 people try to reserve a spot at our pool. We are happy that our members are trusting us to be here.”

While many programs have been put on hold at Azionaqua for the safety of its members, DeCoursey emphasized that the programs that the club can offer, safely, it will continue to offer with the proper modifications, such as swim lessons, swim teams, diving and scuba camps, master swimmers and many more.

“We had several day camps and events planned for this summer,” DeCoursey stated. “But, it’s all right. We can do it next summer if we don’t get [the governor’s] permission to hold these after the Fourth [of July]. We are offering what we feel we can, safely.”

Goar added, “Additionally, we are offering Thursday night concerts on the lawn with music provided by local bands.

There will also be food trucks and other concessions. This event is for free (with suggested donations of $5 individual/$20 per family).”

Donations Are Greatly Appreciated While Azionaqua’s anniversary celebration and fundraising event has been pushed back a year, the needs of “sprucing up” the grounds and facilities cannot wait another year. While the club’s facilities are renowned for its impeccable cleanliness even prior to COVID-19, the facilities are six decades old and could use some updating as well as some love from its members.

“We have completed our Phase One spruce up this season,” Goar shared.

“Thanks to our members that have donated to the spruce up, as well as Carlisle Roofing for a new roof, Trademark Surfaces for the new countertops and Moen Faucets. These are just to name a few donations we have received so far. To show our appreciation, we are currently preparing a donor wall to be on display in the lobby of the pool.”

For membership information, program information and updates from Azionaqua as they relate to the governor’s Stage Five recommendations, call (317) 873-3913 or visit azionaqua.org.

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