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An interview with Jon Beight Director at Twin Lakes Camp in Hillsboro Indiana.

How long have you been the director at Twin Lakes?

I started at Twin Lakes in 2000 after serving on the Camp Board for two years. Camping has been a part of my life since being a camper at age 10. After my freshman year in college, I was a summer counselor.

When did you realize camp wasn’t happening?

Five days after Indiana’s stay-at-home order was put in place, a large camp in Texas announced they had canceled their summer camps. That sent shock waves around the camping industry. Nearly everyone thought it was way too soon and was an overreaction.

The “Back on Track Indiana” plan with camps starting June 14, meant we would need to cancel our first week of camp. About 80% of our parents switched their children to another week. We met with the health department and 10 of our camp’s volunteer Registered Nurses (many who were working in hospitals treating COVID patients at the time). They developed a Communicable Disease plan to keep our campers safe. We were feeling good about camp for 2020. We started ordering our regular camp supplies, as well as the extra supplies needed for increased hygiene and sanitation.

On May 22, five days before summer camp counselors were to arrive at camp the updated CDC guidelines made the decision for us.

Camp was canceled!

What are you hearing from other camp directors?

Most all overnight residential camps have canceled.

Special needs camps and camps tied to universities were the first to cancel, and they did that fairly early.

Many camps are struggling to find camp staff, as recruiting was hindered by the closing of colleges and universities. If you use volunteers you might be able to salvage some camping weeks. Those camps that have professionally trained summer counselors are facing the biggest challenges.

What’s the financial impact of COVID on camps?

We have definitely taken a huge financial hit as we’ve had to return deposits and camp payments from our campers, which is understandable since so many

people are unemployed or worried about their future employment. Never in my wildest dreams did I think illness would affect camp like it has these last 12 weeks. Much of the money that we had collected since the end of last summer had been spent on recruiting campers and staff, building maintenance, grounds upkeep and payroll for our year-round staff members with the anticipation of a full summer.

Many camps are experiencing the same loss of revenue. The last weekend of February was most camps last source of income, except for donations.

Families can also plan their own excursions off the camp property. Horseback riding at Turkey Run, canoe trips down the Sugar Creek, touring the covered bridges in Parke County, 4x4 rentals in Attica or renting a pontoon boat on Raccoon Lake.

Would you like to be involved in financially supporting youth camping in Indiana? Contact the camp director of any Indiana youth camp to help.

For more information about Twin Lakes Camp Visit their website at www.twinlakescamp.com Call the camp office at 765-798-4000.

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It has halted Twin Lakes building program for a new activities center that sits half completed. What was looking like a record year of growth and finances has turned out to be the opposite.

What are you doing to combat the canceling of traditional summer programs?

We are changing from a traditional youth camp to a family vacation facility. Families are going be able to rent cabins this summer. I am proud of our team and thankful to God that he has allowed us to be creative in changing so quickly. As we worked through the changes, we also had to work through our faith-based mission. We are excited about our family vacation programing for this summer. God already had 10 of our full time summer staff here training for specialty roles. We are confident we can provide an excellent place for families to find refuge and relax this summer.

How can families plan a stay at Twin Lakes?

We are offering both day passes to the camp and overnight family cabin rentals.

Every summer I have parents telling me that they wish they could come to camp. This is their year!

Now parents or grandparents can bring their children for the day or stay over 3-7 nights and have a fun experience in our modern, well-equipped cabins. We have all our traditional camp activities available as well as some great meals.

Twin Lakes is offering a tremendous opportunity for a fun, safe, relaxing getaway that will make family memories for years to come.

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Final primary election results

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com The following are results from the June 2 Hamilton County primary election. With 72,257 total ballots counted, ELECTION approximately half were absentee. Voter turnout was relatively high with nearly 30 percent of registered voters in the county taking part in the election.

U.S. President • *Donald Trump (R) – 35,982 votes • Bill Weld (R) –5,386 votes • Joe Biden (D) – 22,170 votes • Michael Bloomberg (D) – 111 votes • Pete Buttigieg (D) – 1,047 votes • Tulsi Gabbard (D) – 85 votes • Amy Klobuchar (D) – 136 votes • Bernie Sanders (D) – 3,589 votes • Tom Steyer (D) – 26 votes • Elizabeth Warren (D) – 882 votes • Andrew Yang (D) – 223 votes Governor • *Eric Holcomb (R) – 39,946 votes • Woodrow Myers (D) – 22,288 votes Fifth Congressional District • Jennifer Christie (D) – 5,563 votes • Christina Hale (D) – 10,343 votes • Andy Jacobs (D) – 2,656 votes • Ralph Spelbring (D) – 163 votes • Dee Thornton (D) – 8.163 votes

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State Representative District 24 • *Donna Schaibley (R) – 4,980 votes • Naomi Bechtold (D) – 4,366 votes State Representative District 29 • *Chuck Goodrich (R) – 9,188 votes • Mike Vick (D) – 4,396 votes State Representative District 32 • Daniel Bragg (R) – 1,271 votes • *Tony Cook (R) – 3,525 votes • Amie Neiling (D) – 1,623 votes State Representative District 37 • *Todd Huston (R) – 7,160 votes • Aimee Rivera Cole (D) – 6,330 votes State Representative District 39 • *Jerry Torr (R) – 8,243 votes Mark Hinton (D) – 2,150 votes • Ashley Klein (D) – 5,093 votes State Representative District 88 • Chris Jeter (R) – 1,102 votes • Leah McGrath (R) – 1,198 votes • Pam Dechert (D) – 1,348 votes County Circuit Court Judge • *Paul Felix (R) – 33,860 votes County Superior Court 3 Judge • *William Hughes (R) – 33,821 votes County Superior Court 4 Judge • *J. Richard Campbell (R) – 33,863 votes County Superior Court 5 Judge • *David K. Najjar (R) – 33,512 votes County Auditor • *Robin Mills (R) – 33,814 votes County Treasurer • Susan Byer (R) – 19,160 votes • Kim Good (R) – 17,189 votes County Surveyor • *Kenton C. Ward (R) – 33,292 votes County Commissioner, District 2 • *Steven Dillinger (R) – 22,978 votes • Charlie McMillan, Jr. (R) – 14,227 votes County Commissioner, District 3 • *Mark Heirbrandt (R) – 33,366 votes County Council, At-Large (vote for three) • *Brad Beaver (R) – 15,032 votes • Lyneen Burrow (R) – 8,106 votes • John Ditslear (R) – 13,845 votes • *Jeff Hern (R) – 11,031 votes • Sue Maki (R) – 17,911 votes • *Rick McKinney (R) – 11,136 votes • Steve Nation (R) – 14,900 votes • Tony Scott (R) – 7,626 votes • Gardiner Bink III (D) – 24,109 votes *incumbent

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Spartz, Hale win primaries

By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Clear leaders emerged early in contests for Republican and Democratic nominations to fill the seat of the 5th ELECTION Congressional District seat occupied by Republican Susan Brooks, who isn’t seeking reelection.

Brooks’ retirement drew a host of new and wellknown local political figures to seek the seat. Early in the night, Republican Victoria Spartz and Democrat Christina Hale were declared the nominees.

Spartz Spartz, Indiana’s District 20 state senator representing Noblesville, beat 14 other Republican candidates.

“I would like to thank the great people of Indiana’s 5th Congressional District for placing their trust in me to be their nominee for Congress,” Spartz said in a statement. “I also want to thank my family and supporters who spent countless hours helping me.

My candidacy, and tonight’s victory, also prove that the American Dream is alive and

well, and voters want a representative who will defend it. As Margaret Thatcher once said, ‘Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.’ I would add by the philosophy of freedom.”

Hale, a former state representative, beat four other Democratic candidates, including Carmel resident Dee Thornton.

“Our community is facing unprecedented challenges, and I’m committed to taking action on the issues most critical to families across (the 5th District),” Hale said in a statement. “Whether it’s the lack of access to affordable health care during Hale a global pandemic, or the economic crisis that has forced over half a million Hoosiers to file for unemployment, our problems are too grave to waste time on partisan politics.”

Spartz and Hale will face off in the Nov. 3 general election. Libertarian Ken Tucker also is running for the 5th District. For more on the candidates, visit spartzforcongress.com, haleforcongress. com and aguyfromindiana.com.

Hamilton County begins to reopen parks news@currentnoblesville.com The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. has started the process of reopening its parks PANDEMIC facilities. Hamilton County Parks has created a list of reopening dates for its facilities and activities.

The Koteewi Archery Range pro shop reopened May 13, White River Campground reopened May 27 with no office access and Koteewi Archery Range opened May 28 only for personal equipment use with a limited capacity.

On June 1, basketball courts, disc golf, shelter rentals, River Road Park Athletic Fields, Cool Creek Park Athletic Fields and Morse Park Athletic Fields reopened.

Cool Creek’s campfires reopened June 3 with limited capacity. Morse Beach also reopened June 3.

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Pavilion rentals resumed June 4 with limited capacity. Cool Creek summer camps started June 8 with limited capacity. Koteewi Aerial Adventures will reopen June 14 with limited capacity, as will the Koteewi Range for archery rentals and lessons, the K-Trails, the Morse Softball League and playgrounds. Cool Creek Nature Center and Taylor Center of Natural History will reopen June 15. Park operations are expected to resume at full capacity July 4.

All of the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. parks, trails and restrooms will remain open to the public.

However, the 2020 Cool Creek Summer Concert Series will not be performed on the previously scheduled dates. Free make-up performances may occur at an alternate Hamilton County park this fall.

For more, call the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. at 317-770-4400 or email hamilton.parks@hamiltoncounty. in.gov.

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Fishers Equity Awareness Demonstration protests racial injustice

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern high school students took a stand against racial injustice June 1 during EVENT a peaceful protest. Dozens of students, organized primarily by recent graduates, participated in the Fishers Equity Awareness Demonstration on the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater lawn.

Dozens of signs lined the amphitheater.

The group also raised funds for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Black Lives Matter, The Atlanta Solidarity Fund and The Bail Project, Inc. Fishers graduate Jackson Bell came up with the idea.

“I had seen a lot of support for movements like this, and I decided I felt like there was a lot of momentum, and I decided I would love to move it into a physical movement because it’s more impactful than a social media post,” he said. “There was a great group of people who really have taken a huge leadership role. I may be the person who had the idea, but a lot of people had a lot more impact in terms of coordination, and we found some great voices who weren’t just a white kid like me.”

Bell, who will attend Indiana University in the fall, regarded the demonstration as the class of 2020’s swan song.

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DISPATCHES Public Works Dept. removes stop signs – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation recently granted approval for the City of Fishers’ Dept. of Public Works to remove stop signs at the railroad crossings throughout Fishers, except for the 131st Street crossing, for the upcoming Nickel Plate Trail. Due to the steep grade of the 131st Street crossing, the removal will come at a later date. “Out of service” signs have been placed, and that removes the requirement for school buses and hazardous material vehicles to stop at the tracks.

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Maki, Nation beat incumbents in county council race

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the scenes. I am very grateful.”

Beaver received the second-most votes and Nation third, earning approximately 15 Hamilton County Councilors Rick McKinpercent each. Ditslear was fourth, followed ney and Jeff Hern will not

by McKinney, Hern, Burrow reclaim and Scott. One Democrat, ELECTION their seats Gardiner Bink III, was unafter a June opposed in the primary and 2 primary defeat. will face Maki, Beaver and Three at-large seats are Nation in November. up for grabs in the Novem“I will continue to serve ber general election, and the county in different Beaver Maki incumbent Brad Beaver, ways,” Hern stated. “It was Sue Maki and Steve Nation a wonderful experience earned the Republican nominations. being (on the) Hamilton County Maki far surpassed the pool of Council … I greatly appreciate everyeight, which also included former thing and plan to keep helping our Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear, community in different ways.”

Lyneen Burrow and Tony Scott, Hern served as the Fall Creek by receiving 17,911 votes, nearly 18 Township Trustee for five years Nation percent. before serving on the Hamilton “I can’t thank everyone enough for all the County Council. His term will end this year. support you have given me,” Maki stated. “It McKinney first took his seat in 1997 and is a is not lost on me that so many people were 31-year resident of Hamilton County. recommending me and working hard behind

DISPATCHES BMV fees to resume – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will resume charging administrative penalty fees beginning July 1. All Hoosiers with expired driver’s licenses, permits, state identification cards and vehicle registrations need to complete renewal transactions before July 1 to avoid paying a fee. Title transactions and new vehicle registration must also be completed before July 1. Administrative fees have been waived since March 16 to assist the needs of Hoosiers who were not able to utilize in-branch services because of the

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Holcomb allows communities to request National Guard

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb recently said he would move to ensure the safety of Hoosiers and their property PROTEST by making available resources to Hoosier communities.

Holcomb said June 1 that protests in Indianapolis and in other communities nationwide were an “understandable and needed response to the disgusting, gross, violent and fatal injustice against Mr. George Floyd,” but he also said the protests have “turned into anything but a proper time of mourning.”

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Local cities receive grants – The Duke Energy Foundation recently funded $200,000 in grants to Indiana economic development organizations offering crisis relief to small Indiana businesses. Hamilton County recipients include the City of Fishers, the City of Westfield and the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation.

Riley announces Next Generation Philanthropists – Riley Children’s Foundation recently announced the Next Generation Philanthropists Class of 2020.

Chosen individuals are in the graduating class of high school seniors and have displayed leadership and character through contributions to the Riley Dance Marathon or Kids Caring & Sharing Program. Local individuals are Alexis Calvert of Carmel High School, Madeline Hunter of Westfield High School, Alexis Paterson of Westfield High School and Bryn Roberts of Fishers High School.

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Project: Sargent Road roundfor detour. about, Mud Creek bridge Project: ADA ramp reconstruction and Project: Ind. 37 Improvereplacement and additional road resurfacing ment Project travel lanes Location: Pleasant View and Sweet Briar Location: 126th Street Location: 96th Street Subdivision west of Ind. 37 is closed between Sargent Road Expected completion: End of June and is anticipated to reand Cumberland Road.

Project: On-street parking open in July. During this Expected completion: Location: Municipal Drive behind Hamilton time, cross access and The Sargent Road roundabout is East Public Library all left turns will be restricted, with anticipated to reopen in mid-June. 96th Expected completion: Lane restrictions only right-in and right-out turns until this Street east of Sargent Road to Cumberwill be ongoing through the end of June phase ends. Traffic on southbound Ind. 37 land Road will remain closed and is anticwill shift to the northbound lanes and two NOBLESVILLE ipated to reopen in early November. The lanes will remain in each direction. Local Project: Road resurfacing official detour route will direct drivers to access to businesses will remain open via Location: Various locations within Mill use Lantern Road or Cumberland Road to Lantern Road. The official detour route will Grove and Meadows subdivisions and at 106th Street. direct drivers to use 116th Street or 131st various locations along Cumberland Road Project: Downtown infrastructure Street to Allisonville Road. Detour route and 141st Street. improvement markers and advance warning signs will Expected completion: June 30.

Location: The intersection of Morgan Drive be in place prior to the closure.

Project: Road resurfacing and Lantern Road closed Feb. 10.

Access to Expected completion: 2022 Location: Various locations along River Fishers Elementary will be available from Detour: Drivers will be directed to use Road and Logan Street 106th Street. Lantern Road is currently 116th Street or 131st Street to Allisonville Expected completion: June 30. closed to through traffic, beginning south Road. Detour route markers and advance Project: Road resurfacing of 116th Street to Fishers Pointe Boulevard. warning signs will be in place.

Location: Various locations along and Expected completion: The project will be Project: Utility relocation for future 96th within the following areas: Mensa Drive, complete in the fall.

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Project: Herriman Boulevard extension Location: North from Ed Martin Toyota Expected completion: June 30.

WESTFIELD Project: Westfield Boulevard connector Location: The extension will connect the roundabout at Ind. 32 and Shamrock Boulevard with David Brown Drive. Construction has moved to the south side of Park Street.

Expected completion: End of 2020 Project: Monon Trail bridge Location: Monon Trail closed near Ind. 32.

Expected completion: The project has been extended to last through spring Project: Grand Junction Plaza Location: The parking lot west of Union Street and south of Main Street Expected completion: The gravel parking lot on the east end of Park Street is permanently closed as the Grand Junction Plaza is moving into the construction phase. Parking is available on the west end of Park Street.

Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Location: On Union Street between Mill and Jersey streets.

Expected completion: Closed during construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, estimated completion in 2021.

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David Weekley Homes launches high-density division – David Weekley Homes recently announced the launch of Central Living by David Weekley Homes in the Indianapolis-area. This high-density division of David Weekley Homes offers luxury living and is now selling in two sections of the master-planned community of Gramercy West located in Carmel. Gramercy West features features two-story cottage homes situated on 28- and 31-foot homesites and priced from $315,000. Buyers can select from six floor plans, ranging in size from 1,600 to 2,200 square feet of living space, with two to three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath and a two-car garage. Central Living

by David Weekley Homes will also offer townhomes in Gramercy West, including four floor plan options, ranging from 1,100 to 1,800 square feet. For more, call 317-669-8628.

Riverview Health Foundation awards scholarships – The Riverview Health Foundation recently awarded the Dr. and Mrs. Malcom Bray Medical Scholarship to seven Hamilton County students. The students include Sophie Brisco, Noblesville High School; Caitlin Hartwick, Hamilton Heights High School; Lydia Hermann, Westfield High School; Nick Roberts, Sheridan High School; Emma Rockwell, Hamilton Southeastern High School; Emily Sorg, Fishers High School; David Tulkop, Carmel High School. Each recipient is wishing to pursue a career in the medical field and receives $1,000.

OneZone partners with Ascend Indiana – OneZone Chamber of Commerce and Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce development initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, recently announced a collaboration to help college students find jobs and employers to find talent. OneZone is offering their employer members an opportunity to join the Ascend Network, a software platform and team of recruiters that connect students and recent graduates with an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or certificate to Indiana jobs and internships. To participate, OneZone members can submit information through a short form on the OneZone website at onezonecommerce. com. Employers will then be connected to Ascend to begin the process of sharing their open jobs and internships with students and recent graduates.

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By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Data released June 1 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicates long-term care facilities PANDEMIC may contribute to more Indiana COVID-19 deaths than previously thought.

Almost 26,000 resident COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the facilities since the start of the pandemic, according to the CMS. The data represents the first nationwide cumulative study of COVID-19’s effect on the facilities.

The CMS reports 1841 resident COVID-19 cases in nursing homes and 1,141 resident deaths, but the Indiana State Dept. of Health reports 945 deaths in long-term care facilities, which include nursing homes. Indiana FSSA chief medical officer Dr. Dan Rusyniak said the discrepancy between CMS data and ISDH data could be a result of multiple differences in reporting.

On April 10, the state required long-term care facilities to report any deaths to the ISDH within two hours. Rusyniak said the requirement allows the state to better track COVID-19 outbreaks in the facilities.

When the requirement was implemented, the ISDH asked facilities to report their cumulative total of deaths and cases up to that point.

“This was a quick, one-time assessment to get a baseline,” Rusyniak said during a recent virtual press briefing. “It’s possible that the facilities were not able to accurately account for and report the deaths at that time.”

Rusyniak also said the discrepancy is likely a case of deaths that have not been properly reported as having occurred in long-term care facilities. He said he does not believe there are nearly 200 unaccounted deaths.

State officials said they are trying to determine the cause of the discrepancy.

New nursing home visitation guidelines State officials recently announced they will release guidelines that will outline how long-term care facilities can allow visits with residents.

When the CMS recommended health departments to enact stringent visitation guidelines for long-term care facilities at the start of the pandemic, the ISDH followed suit. For nearly three months, family members and friends have not been able to visit residents in such facilities.

“These restrictions are, however, not

without consequences,” Rusyniak said.

“We recognize that isolation has serious impacts on the health and the well-being of the residents in these facilities.”

To date, most familial correspondence with facility residents has relied on technology, such as Zoom and phone calls, but Rusyniak said the alternatives are not an appropriate substitute for in-person visits.

“While the congregate nature of a nursing home can amplify the spread of COVID-19, recent evidence in the scientific literature has shown that transmission risks are much lower outdoors,” Rusyniak said. “We believe that the risk of COVID transmission in long-term care facilities and the need for (interactions with) family, partners (and) close friends can be balanced.”

Under certain circumstances, the guidelines may allow for residents to meet with visitors outdoors. Rusyniak said the guidelines would consider an individual facility’s and the facility’s community’s COVID-19 rates.

Rusyniak said the guidelines are a “first step” in allowing facility residents to reconnect with friends and family and not a final solution.

Pandemic relief efforts Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced multiple economic recovery initiatives designed to bolster COVID-19 relief efforts.

The state will allocate nearly $44 million to provide support, including approximately $37 million in direct funding through grants and investments to small businesses and manufacturers. The state plans to use federal relief funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, to help fund the initiatives.

One of the initiatives, the Small Business Restart Fund, consists of $30 million in federal funding through the CARES Act to assist small businesses. The fund will provide grants, helping the small businesses recover by providing capital to cover expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indiana small businesses with fewer than 50 employees and $5 million in annual revenue that report a 40 percent drop in revenue will be eligible to be reimbursed for up to 80 percent of qualified expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, lease payments or personal protective equipment.

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DISPATCHES Public Works Dept. removes stop signs – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation recently granted approval for the City of Fishers’ Dept. of Public Works to remove stop signs at the railroad crossings throughout Fishers, except for the 131st Street crossing, for the upcoming Nickel Plate Trail. Due to the steep grade of the 131st Street crossing, the removal will come at a later date. “Out of service” signs have been placed, and that removes the requirement for school buses and hazardous material vehicles to stop at the tracks.

MVHS ranked as one of top high schools – The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Mt. Vernon High School in the top tier of the national high school rankings. MVHS was ranked No. 17 in the central region and #64 in Indiana.

Schools are ranked based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. The U.S. News and World Report ranked 17,790 high schools in the nation.

Hamilton County Stabilization Fund selects businesses - The Hamilton County Stabilization Fund for Small Businesses has selected 105 small businesses to grant funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All total, they will receive $743,205 in grant money. That money was approved by the Hamilton County Commissioners at their meeting May 26. Each business has been granted anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 based on their demonstrated need. Grants can be used for payroll, utilities, rent, mortgage, insur-

ance and products directly used in production of a product for sale. Preference was given to businesses that had not received abatements or incentives from the federal government, State of Indiana, or any local government entity. Recipients of the Stabilization Fund’s grant dollars were recently notified. They must show proof that they are in good standing with the Indiana Secretary of State before funds can be disseminated.

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Tips for families of long-term care patients Commentary by Carol Applegate and Lisa Dillman Mid-March was likely the last time you saw your loved one in a senior living facility face-to-face. The PANDEMIC coronavirus pandemic has led most nursing homes to close their doors or, at the very least, require stringent temperature checks and other precautions for urgent visits. As a result, families are fearful and anxious about the care their relatives are receiving and whether they will be exposed to the virus.

The concerns are prompted by the numbers. Deaths at long-term care facilities make up 41 percent of Indiana’s total coronavirus fatalities, but nursing home residents comprise only 12 percent of positive cases, according to data from the Indiana State Dept. of Health.

Here are some tips for families that may help ease their fears.

Take action Family members may feel helpless and worry about whether their loved ones are in danger. One thing that helps fight that feeling of despair is to take action to con-

trol what you can about the situation.

Get your plans in place in case your relative starts showing symptoms of the coronavirus. This involves updating advance directives, including whether your loved one would want CPR, to be placed on a ventilator or to be taken to the hospital.

Taking action by updating these important legal documents may help you feel better.

Talk to the nursing home about what would happen if your loved one were to test positive. Make sure the care plan is one you are comfortable with.

Keep in touch Just because you can’t visit daily or weekly doesn’t mean you have to be completely cut off from your loved one. Initiate regular telephone calls or video visits to provide the long-term care resident with emotional support and show facility staff members that your family is vigilant.

You may need to work with the nursing home to schedule a regular call or video chat time if your loved one has hearing or eyesight impairment, memory issues or poor motor skills.

You might also ask the nursing home if they have a room or an office that the resi-

dent can come to where the family can see and speak to them through a window by phone. Just getting to see your loved one will be comforting.

Don’t go it alone You aren’t the only family in this situation. Reach out to other families in the facility through email chains or telephone trees.

Are you seeing signs that things may not be going as well as you’d hope? Working with a group can help ensure things change. Contact other families to see if they have similar concerns and then band together. It’s harder to ignore multiple families and brush off their concerns.

If you are a family that uses Life Care Planning, this is the time to reach out to your Elder Care Coordinators. They are there to advocate for your family and communicate with the facility to ensure that all your needs are being met and find solutions to any problems.

If you find your anxiety is overwhelming, you can seek group counseling led by a social worker.

Contact Indiana’s ombudsman Every state has a long-term care om-

budsman who is responsible for advocating for nursing home residents, addressing complaints and working to solve issues.

Indiana’s ombudsmen are restricted from visiting facilities due to the pandemic, but you can still speak with the ombudsman in your area by phone or email if you have concerns about the care your loved one is receiving. As you can imagine, they are extremely busy right now and it may take two or three business days for them to respond to your questions.

Lisa Dillman and Carol Applegate are attorneys at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law. The firm specializes in elder law and Life Care Planning, a holistic approach to deal with legal, financial, medical and emotional issues involved in growing older. The firm has offices in Indianapolis, Carmel and Zionsville. Find out more at applegate-dillman. com

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DISPATCHES Plumbing company gives back – Paul Henderson Plumbing is donating $20 from each service call that has an hour or more of labor involved to coronavirus relief efforts. The Carmel-based company has donated over $2,000 in the last month. For more, visit paulhendersonplumbing.com or call 317-872-3535.

Arbor Homes donates to food banks – Arbor Homes recently announced it donated $100,000 to local food banks in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The donation

will be divided between Gleaners, Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program, Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County and Second Helpings.

Real estate statistics – The real estate market in Fishers remained strong in April 2020.

According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Fishers home increased 9.9 percent, to $351,878, compared to April 2019.

Homes also left the market 10.2 percent, or 5 days, more quickly compared to this time last

year. The average price per square foot for a home in Fishers also increased, up 5.1 percent, to $135.63.

HSE becomes Green Ribbon School District – Hamilton Southeastern Schools was recently recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education as one of the 2020 U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees. HSE Schools has taken significant steps to reduce its environmental impact and cost. In 2019, HSE installed 4,800 solar panels.

4-H Photo Challenge set – The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: June – Bold Beauty; July – Let Freedom Ring; August – Fairs. Festivals, Fun; September – Community (Black & White); October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings.

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Art teacher Terry Trowbridge sings and dances to a boombox.

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McCordsville Elementary School staff brighten students’ days during pandemic

cided to offer it for the parents and kids see their smiling faces. We do it all year.

“I kept thinking of John Cusack from (the even while school was closed.

(During the COVID-19 pandemic), it (was) movie) ‘Say Anything’ who has that boom“I love it. I love the parents, and I love amazing for them just to get to see their box, so I thought, ‘What if I play some rock Although schools were closed in March the kids,” Hunt said. “I said I would do it teachers and see how much we love them and jump around and get people excited because of out in front of my house, and miss them. about coming into school?’” TrowCOVER STORY the COVID-19 and (Miller) said to do it at “You could tell how much bridge said. “If you can get menpandemic, a the school, so the three of it meant to them.” tally into something, you are more McCordsville Elementary School us started coming and only Hunt came up with the likely to succeed. I think they enjoy weekly tradition continued despite idea to continue the Wig two parents. I kept coming it, me looking like a goofball.” students not physically attending Wednesday tradition even and kept coming, and then Trowbridge said parents are ususchool. it caught on. I love doing when eLearning replaced ally more excited about the boomEach Wednesday, which has car/rider duty, and I love in-school attendance. box than the kids.

Hunt Miller Trowbridge a delayed start time, some Mcworking at the school.”

“Once we had discon“It’s fun,” Trowbridge said. “It Cordsville Elementary staff made Trowbridge began car/ tinued school, it was Miss makes me laugh and smile, so I efforts to brighten students’ days in the Pat’s initiative to still offer this to the parrider duty a few years ago to wave parents mean, if they think you are excited, I think car drop-off line at the school. Art teacher through the line with batons, and he realents as a connectivity for the students,” they will be, too. And that’s my goal, to get Terry Trowbridge brought a radio and sang ized not everyone was a morning person.

Director of Community Relations Maria people excited.” and danced and instructional assistant Bond said.

Patricia Hunt wore a different wig each When Hunt was alerted one of her stuA POPULAR RESPONSE Wednesday. dents had cancer, the student’s mother “Miss Pat does Wig Wednesday in honor told Hunt that her daughter was sad beOn May 1, McCordsville Elementary pandemic, dozens of cars lined up. of one of our students who has cancer, cause her hair would fall out.

School conducted a two-hour parade “It has to be over a hundred, if not and she (wore) wigs on Wednesday, and “I told her, ‘Well, it’s OK. You can wear through neighborhoods where students more,” Principal Stephanie Miller said. “Althat continued. That grew and grew, your hair. You can wear a wig. You don’t reside. Staff members threw candy, most 100 percent of the staff were there. and we saw how big it was that traffic have to be shy,’ Hunt said. “When I wore cheered and drove decorated vehicles.

My custodians were there, my lunch (backed) up (in the drop-off line),” Principal a wig, the kids liked what they saw and When the car/rider drop-off line beladies were there (and) my instructional Stephanie Miller said. “It’s a great way asked if she would do it each Wednesday.” came popular on Wednesdays during the assistants.” to honor our kids in all grade levels and Hunt said she missed car duty and de-

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Equity for all

Commentary by Terry Anker The list of guilty pleasures we indulge has only been fed by our prolonged isolation. If we are prone to sneak occasional ice cream, being locked in with a gallon or two of our favorites calling out to us from the kitchen freezer just a few feet away urges us to partake.

Likewise, the missing commute, workout and laundry duties give us a bit more time. Although learning another language, advancing in our yoga studies or mastering the wood lathe may have been our hope, as we find ourselves on the precipice of returning to organized society, and the soaring ratings prove, most of us have burned a good deal of time watching old-fashioned television.

It turns out there are countless channels with all manner of programming, the point of which is difficult to discern.

Still, quick cuts, abjectly profane topics and the good-looking people and place are well-suited to capture our attention.

A few picks are shows that aggregate video clips of folks doing self-destructive or silly things that have then been posted to the internet. People jump from rooftops into backyard pools. People attempt to ride grocery carts down flights of stairs. People wear masks to frighten their grandmothers. Sometimes, it is difficult to distinguish between its absurdity, its cruelty or its legitimate insight about the human condition.

Among the latter, a recent clip showed a college-aged student working alongside his peers while becoming increasingly agitated by the failure of his laptop to comply with his desired direction. Soon, his frustration escalated from begging, to yelling, to beating and, ultimately, to obliterating his expensive Apple. Certainly, the computer deserved it. We all can agree that they are exasperating. But what victory is there in winning the battle but losing the war?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Hail the soulless victor!

Commentary by Danielle Wilson My youngest announced the other day that if my husband Doo and I were thrown into the “Hunger Games” with HUMOR all of her aunts and uncles, I’d be the most likely to emerge the victor. “Yes!” I shouted, fist-pumping.

Oh, but wait. Is that a good thing? “Explain yourself.” So she proceeded to elaborate on how I could defeat 10 men taller than 6 feet and nine women who’ve survived pregnancy and childbirth.

For starters, I apparently have the cold-blooded temperament necessary to deliver fatal blows to my opponents. “You’re not emotional, Mom. You’ll do what needs to be done and move on.” Hmmm. I guess that’s a positive.

Second, she felt that with my ultra-competitive nature, I simply wouldn’t allow another competitor to win. I do recall once telling Doo that I’d rather die than let him beat me in a triathlon. I wasn’t joking. If I’m gonna lose, he’ll literally have to leap over my dead body to cross that finish line first.

“Plus, you’re really tough mentally and physically. I don’t think you’d last long in ‘Naked and Afraid’ because you don’t have the body fat, but you’re scrappy. Hunger, dehydration, indiscriminate shankings ... none of that would bother you.” Again with the soullessness. Compliment or criticism? I honestly couldn’t tell.

But clearly she’d given this considerable thought, because next up were the many reasons everyone else would lose. Too nice, too needy, too social, too cerebral. In her mind, I’m the perfect blend of resourcefulness, resilience and readiness to kill.

In these uncertain and seemingly apocalyptic times, it’s somewhat comforting to know where I stand. “Hunger Games” victor!

Peace out.

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

“I apparently have the cold-blooded temperament necessary to deliver fatal blows to my opponents. ‘You’re not emotional, Mom.’”

Editor, I know I can never really understand what it’s like to be an African American in our country today, but I can still be outraged at the injustice and racism that continue to be a stain on our nation. This past month has shown again that we have a deep and systemic problem in the way some of our citizens are treated.

I know many of us are hurt, upset, angry and even in despair about what has happened. Let’s extend the power of love to each other and let’s stand together; that we all say “no” to hate and injustice and cruelty wherever it manifests itself.

We in health care have our own issues of injustice and inequity to address, as we know that African Americans and other minorities have long had issues accessing appropriate care, have higher rates of common chronic illnesses and, more recently, have suffered disproportionate rates of infection and death from COVID-19. At IU Health, we are continuing to provide excellent and compassionate care to all the patients we care for, but we also know there’s more we can do to address health disparities in our communities, and we are working on doing so.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com A new business recently opened in Westfield, the first of its kind in the Midwest.

I Heart Mac and Cheese, a NEW BIZ chain of 17 restaurants, mostly in Georgia and New York, is at 637 E. Ind. 32.

The franchise is owned by Matt Griffin.

“The reason we chose Westfield is my wife (Liz) was a police officer in Westfield, and she resigned late last year to do more with the restaurant and stay home with our family,” Matt Griffin said. “And Westfield is just a growing area. She was a police officer there for 18 years, and we only saw it as fitting to start the first (Indiana) franchise there.”

By the end of 2021, there will be a projected 100 I Heart Mac and Cheese franchises across the U.S. Some of the restaurant’s offerings are lobster & white truffle mac, a Philly cheese steak and baked Buffalo chicken, among other items.

The Westfield franchise opened June 3.

Although it does not have a drive-thru, it is linked with local delivery apps, such as

Matt and Liz Griffin pause outside of Westfield’s I Heart Mac and Cheese restaurant. (Submitted photo)

DoorDash and Grubhub. I Heart Mac and Cheese also has vegan and gluten-free options.

The Griffins live in Fishers, and Matt Griffin is a Noblesville Police Dept. patrol officer.

A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 11 a.m.

June 17. Ten percent of that day’s proceeds will be donated to the Westfield Youth Assistance Program. For more, visit iheartmacandcheese.com.

DISPATCHES Changes for Indiana notaries - Indiana’s largest body of public officials is undergoing several changes to longstanding regulations. Indiana Notaries Public can now discharge their duties remotely, and new rules for continuing education will soon take effect. One major change introduced this year was the debut of remote notarization, which took effect on March 31. In a remote notary situation, signers appear before the remote notary public by two-way audio/visual communication. This communication must be on a pre-approved platform, and the notarization and signatures are captured electronically. This allows Indiana notaries to perform remote notarizations at an essential time, due to social distancing protocols stemming from COVID-19. Only active notaries can become remote notaries.

Starting July 1, all notaries will be required to take a continuing education course every two years during their eight-year commission. All notaries are required to participate, and if a notary fails to complete their continuing education requirements by the

deadline, their commission will be terminated. For more, visit in.gov/sos/business/ index.htm.

Indiana DOR offers in-person service - The Indiana Dept. of Revenue is now accepting appointments for in-person customer service. Locations reopening include the district offices in Indianapolis, Bloomington, Clarksville, Columbus, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette, Merrillville, Muncie, South Bend and Terre Haute, along with DOR’s Motor Carrier Services customer center. Customers can schedule an appointment online at Appts.dor.in.gov or by calling customer service directly by calling 317-2322240 to schedule an appointment at the downtown Indianapolis office or by calling 317-615-7200 to schedule an appointment with DOR’s Motor Carrier Services. For more, visit the District Office web page at dor. in.gov/3390.htm for additional contact information.

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Hamilton County employees participatAntibodies can be found in the blood and in ing in the county health other tissues of those who are tested after PANDEMIC insurance program soon infection. will be provided “IgG is the body’s memory of how IgG antibody testing for COVID-19. to fight an infection,” stated Hilary Riverview Health will provide the Herendeen, Riverview Health emtesting as part of the county’s anployer clinics manager. “However, nual wellness screenings the first COVID-19 is novel, or new, which week of June. means we’re still learning about it.

“These screenings are an essenWe recommend patients consult tial aspect of creating a successful their health care provider with any Randall wellness culture,” Human Resource questions about their results.”

Director Sheena Randall stated. “In fact, In addition to the antibody testing, counHamilton County believes this is so importty employees also will be screened for aneant, we provide free employee screenings mia, leukemia, electrolytes, liver function, each year. The idea is to prevent serious cholesterol, triglycerides, hemoglobin, thyhealth conditions. Annual wellness screenroid, prostate and blood glucose. Employees ings provide employees a snapshot of their who take part in the annual health screencurrent health and a roadmap to a better ing will receive a $15 discount per pay pehealth.” riod on their biweekly insurance premiums The added serology test looks for the beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

DISPATCHES Indiana 10th-worse state for COVID-19 health care infrastructure – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses in the nation’s health care system, from supplies to staffing to bed counts, but issues have been far from uniform across the U.S. The WalletHub website recently released its report on the States with the Best Health Infrastructure for Coronavirus. To identify which states have the best health infrastructure, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 14 key metrics. The data set ranges from the state’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness funding per capita to the share of the population that is uninsured and the number of hospital beds per capita. Indiana ranked 10th-worst among state.

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former CDC chief medical officer, suggested washing your fabric mask after every use. And Emily de Golian, a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Consultants in Georgia, said masks shouldn’t be worn for more than 30 minutes because the dampness from our breath makes it less effective as a barrier against coronavirus transmission. It is important to note that detergents with bleach-like compounds or other active ingredients should be used when washing masks. Machine washing is optimal, and the material of your face mask will determine the temperature of the water, at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also disinfect masks by ironing or putting them in an oven for 20 minutes at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Homemade face mask care - Homemade masks are definitely susceptible to viruses.

Wearing a mask reduces the concentration of virus particles that can be inhaled from respiratory droplets, which in turn reduces the transmission of COVID-19, but masks can also carry the virus. The Centers for Disease Control recommends washing your mask at least once a day. Robert Amler, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice at New York Medical College and a

Beginning exercise – If you’re wanting to begin an exercise regimen in the new year, here’s a way to get started. Try doing some basic circuit training routines, because these things will improve your endurance.

You can try doing five rounds of 15 jumping jacks, 10 walking lunges, 10 mountain climbers and five pushups. Exercising your entire body can make a lot of difference.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This summer’s Songbook Academy summer intensive will have a different feel.

Instead of being conducted MUSIC at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, it will be presented in an online format from July 12 to 18 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Emily Legg, who will be a senior at Fishers High School in the fall, is still thrilled to be selected as one of the 40 vocalists from across the nation.

The group includes three Zionsville Community High School students, Hayden Elefante, Lily Cross and Mahesh Gupta; two Carmel High School students, Emily Chrzanowski and Cara Nowlin; and Noblesville High School student Leah Spurlock.

“I was so incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to be one of the finalists for Songbook Academy,” Legg said. “I watched so many performances on YouTube from previous years and was so amazed by all of the talented people who have attended in the past. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to grow as a performer as well as learn from the amazing coaches and talented attendees. It’s been really inspiring to learn about the Great American songbook and how it has impacted music as we know it today.

“Although I am disappointed that it cannot be in-person this year, I think that there are still so many amazing opportunities available for us online. Regardless

of the online format, I’m so honored to have this opportunity to learn, grow and perform.”

The Songbook Academy, in its 11th year, is the only youth music intensive focused on standards from the worlds of jazz, Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley.

The 40 finalists will take part in an interactive experience of professional vocal training, performance coaching, workshops, daily social activities and educational masterclasses with a star-studded team of mentors led by five-time Grammy Award nominee and Songbook Foundation Founder Michael Feinstein.

“While we are saddened we can’t gather on campus this year, we are guided by our first priority: Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, volunteers, guests and the entire Songbook Academy community,” stated Christopher Lewis, executive director of the Great American Songbook Foundation. “Fortunately, our staff and teaching faculty have been working proactively since mid-March

\Emily Legg performs as Campbell in Fishers High School’s musical production of “Bring It On” in 2018.

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to develop a plan that preserves the quality, the camaraderie and the personalized nature of the experience.”

In addition to Feinstein and the vocal coaches and music directors who will work with the finalists, this year’s guest mentors include pianist/arranger Scott Bradlee, founder of the genre-blending Postmodern Jukebox video series and touring production; Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress Ashley Park, whose Broadway work includes “Mean Girls,” “Grand Horizons,” “The King and I” and “Sunday in the Park with George”; actor/singer Faith Prince, a multiple Tony Award nominee and Best Actress winner for her role in “Guys and Dolls”; and ninetime Grammy winner and 17-time Grammy nominee Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer. Other names will be announced soon.

Although health guidelines prohibit the customary schedule of public performances during Academy Week, many of the educational sessions will be available for live public viewing on Facebook and YouTube. The week will culminate July 18 in an all-day performance showcase hosted by Feinstein and streamed online for families, friends and the public to enjoy. More information and a schedule of events are available at TheSongbook.org/ SongbookAcademyOnline.

This year’s application process drew entries from hundreds of students representing 28 states. The Top 40 finalists selected by the admissions panel hail from 16 states.

Center for Performing Arts seeks input

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Center for the Performing Arts is attempting to gauge how comfortable potential audience PERFORMANCE members will be in returning to performances in the coming months.

President/Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey McDermott said the response rate has been strong from the survey, which was sent to patrons. The Center has been closed since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We want to gain peoples’ thoughts about what their concerns are,” he said. “When we open back up, it’s going to be a little different, just as different for restaurants and businesses. We want to control expectations. We think the opening should go pretty seamlessly.”

The staff is in the final stages of creating a document about reopening procedures and protocols.

“It sets up for the future in terms of trying to be able to pivot with each new change we encounter and be ready to take any upturns or downturns in what might come,” McDermott said.

Staff has been working remotely but will return July 6. Educational programming and some rental events will start first, McDermott said.

“Our resident companies will restart their programming first, so we’ll start to ramp back up,” he said. “It won’t be a full schedule right away. Our patrons and our resident companies’ patrons have to get acclimated to the new normal. Larger events will start a little later in the year.”

McDermott said the Center plans to learn from smaller programing.

“It will certainly be a somewhat abbreviated Center Presents (2020-21) season, but we will still come back strong,” he said. “I’m going to anticipate there is still going to be some social distancing involved. We are working on how seating will work within the venues as well.”

In other performing arts news, the Cool Creek Concert Series will not be held this summer at Westfield’s Cool Creek Park.

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The Fishers Arts Council has transitioned to the virtual world as restrictions are still in place due to the ART COVID-19 pandemic. The organization hasn’t let the pandemic affect its offerings but is connecting artists in different ways.

“We have engaged the artists in what we call a Monday 2 Monday challenge, where we give them a set of two options like hot and cold or tranquil and energetic and have them submit art that represents that,” Fishers Arts Council President Tom Rich said. “There’s not a winner or anything, but it gives them an opportunity to keep art in front of everybody and, in some cases, sell some art.”

The Fishers Arts Council website has an online gallery with artwork that is usually displayed in Fishers City Hall.

CITY OF FISHERS FALL CREEK BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VA-20-8 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00PM, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us. Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a development standards variance from the Fishers Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Residential Accessory Structure Standards Section(s) 6.2.2.A Maximum Floor Area and 6.2.2.B Height.

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The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

Written objections filed with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

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An oil painting by Michael Janosky is available to view online. (Submitted photo)

“We made a virtual gallery where every month there’s a new artist and their art will be online in a virtual gallery and we will have interviews with them,” Rich said.

Other actions the arts council has taken is establishing its ASSET: Artist Lecture Series, a four-part series to engage artists with what they do and how they get their work in front of gallery owners.

The next ASSET: Artist Lecture Series will be Inside the Gallery World June 25.

“We see the opportunity for engaging with the artists more now than we did before because we have their attention.

That’s really helped us a lot,” Rich said.

For in-person events, the Hamilton County Artists’ Association is scheduled for the July artists to be on display at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. In addition, the first-ever juried exhibit for artists in Fishers and Hamilton County will be in October at Fishers City Hall.

“There will be two judges who are not part of Hamilton County or Fishers but are well-known in the art world,” Rich said.

“We will have submissions by email and the judges will select down to about 50 pieces. Those 50 pieces will be submitted physically to us, and the judges will then select best of show and the top three. All of those 50 pieces will be hung in the art gallery and have a reception.”

In addition, Spark! Of Creativity will be June 27. Spark!Fishers was canceled this year.

Several virtual classes will be offered from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 27. Classes include drawing, painting, stoneware and acting. Materials are available for free or for a donation. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org.

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Blackened cod tacos are filled with Cajun and Old Bay-seasoned cod, lettuce, chili aioli, white cheddar and smoked tomato salsa. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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