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State officials closer to creating school dashboard

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

purpose is not to stigmatize or penalize a school or to determine whether a school should conduct in-person classes or switch Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. to distance learning. She said those deciKristina Box said the state continues to sions are made locally in consultation with make progress toward eslocal health departments.

PANDEMIC tablishing an online dashSchools will not be required to submit board that can track cumudata for the dashboard to the Indiana State lative COVID-19 cases in Indiana schools.

Dept. of Health, but Box said that could State officials are testing an electronic change. She strongly recommends schools portal designed to streamline the submit data. reporting needs for schools. The “I’m hoping that because the state originally planned to have schools themselves and the teacha separate reporting system for ers and superintendents and princithe dashboard, but Box said many pals and other external community school districts balked at the idea members are wanting to know this of reporting cases through multiple information that our schools are systems, further adding to districts’ going to be willing and happy to do Box tasks. this,” Box said. “If not, and we find “We took another look at our existing individual schools are not reporting, we system and found a way to combine the may have to consider a mandate, but that’s two and get the information needed to build not my first plan. the dashboard without requiring duplicate “I firmly believe that this knowledge will reporting,” Box said. “Once we’re sure we be powerful, and knowing what is happenhave all the kinks worked out, we will alert ing in our schools helps us to make the best schools so that they can start gathering the decisions we can in real time.” data to assemble the dashboard.”

Expanded testing sites With the dashboard, Box said the state With funding from the CARES Act and the aims to report COVID-19 cases by individual Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, schools and not by school districts. The only local health departments plan to open 95 exception would be if a school has less than testing sites across the state by Oct. 1. five cumulative COVID-19 cases. Box said State officials want to increase access schools with fewer than five cumulative to testing and supplement testing available cases would not appear on the dashboard at existing state-sponsored Optum testing to protect the privacy of the few positive sites, which have tested more than 284,000 cases traced back to the school. Individuals people since May. The state plans to award won’t be identified by name or age on the $30 million during the next two years to dashboard. local health departments that want to par“We will provide aggregate age ranges ticipate in the expansion. The funds will pay and other demographic information on a for supplies, technology, equipment and statewide basis,” Box said. other expenses.

Box said the state has been asked to More than a dozen sites have recently provide the information by schools, parents opened, and 22 others were scheduled to and residents. She said the dashboard’s open by Sept. 13, Box said. State officials

To our valued readers: We hope you are well and are enjoying the summer!

It seems as though it was years ago when we communicated our revised distribution plan for Fishers, but it was actually only the end of March. Time flies when you’re battling the fallout from the pandemic, we suppose.

Current in Fishers remains exposed to the financial repercussions of the pandemic, although we’re proud to state

we have retained all full-time staff at the levels of compensation to which they are accustomed.

As a result, we must extend our revised circulation plan for the time being. We will continue deliver to a different 25 percent of the community, as has been the case since April 7. That means, in a four-week month, a different quadrant of the community each week will receive Current by mail.

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expect the remaining sites to open by early October.

Fourteen of the 95 sites are expected to open in central Indiana, including in Hamilton County; however, no new sites are planned in Boone County, which has one testing site at the CVS in Zionsville.

Box said the expansion sites are expected to process between 100 and 200 tests per day, depending on population density and demand. Testing will be free at all expansion sites, Box said.

Preparations for vaccine candidates The CDC released guidance to health officials in all states earlier this month outlining preliminary plans for phased rollout of immunizations if a vaccine becomes available.

According to the guidance, limited quantities of a vaccine might be available as early as November. Of the vaccine candidates under consideration, most will require a second immunization at least 21 or 28 days after an initial immunization.

Initial COVID-19 immunizations will likely be made available to staff and residents at long-term care facilities and the critical workforce “that provides health care and maintains essential functions of society,” according to the guidance.

“We understand that there will probably be somewhere between 10 to 15 million doses to begin with out of 330 million individuals in the U.S., so that amounts to just under 5 percent,” Box said. “As we are looking at it, Indiana is using a team of experts to ethically look at and medically look at those individuals who should receive these immunizations first in the state of Indiana.”

A meeting was scheduled for Sept. 11 for states to learn more about how they will receive vaccines. Box said that the state is waiting for more specific guidance before submitting a vaccination plan.

As of this writing, we can’t predict when “normal” will return, but we’re aching for it to happen much sooner than later.

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Being social doesn’t mean you have to be physically close — because we can’t be right now. But it does mean you have the chance for social engagement … with nurses, dietary associates, the life enrichment team, physical or occupational therapists and even other residents.

From creative activities, to the receipt of cards and love letters from friends and family, the Hamilton Trace staff makes sure residents don’t go through their days alone, and that truly makes all the difference.

Find family At Hamilton Trace, residents are visited each day by staff members, who offer a warm smile, a comforting word and a health and wellness check, both physically and mentally.

The dietary staff provides delicious meals three times a day. And depending on the ever-changing regulations surrounding COVID-19, residents may be able to socially

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Community is shown when team members engage with, provide emotional support to and know each resident by name. Hamilton Trace is a family to go to. To talk. To listen. To smile. To care.

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Free suicide prevention program — September is Suicide Prevention month, and the Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide is offering free suicide prevention training. The QPR program — which stands for question, persuade and refer — provides information on recognizing warning signs of suicide and gaining skills to prevent a possible tragedy. Register at indianaprevention.org/events.

Save to Win Sweepstakes — To celebrate September as National College Savings Month, CollegeChoice 529 will award one Hoosier family with a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account contribution with the Save to Win Sweepstakes. To enter the Save to Win Sweepstakes, an individual must make a contribution to their new or existing

CollegeChoice 529 Direct or Advisor account during the month of September. One individual will be randomly selected from all Indiana residents who contribute to their CollegeChoice 529 account during that timeframe to win a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account deposit. For contest rules, visit collegechoicedirect.com/savetowin.

Altrusa International of Hamilton County accepts new members — Altrusa International of Hamilton County is accepting new members. Attendees will learn about initiatives, meet new neighbors and learn about service projects. For more, call Joanne Kemp at 317-674-5754.

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Candidate forums go online

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County will present five candidate forums in advance of the Nov. 3 generELECTION al election.

Voters can submit questions for the candidates by emailing them to lwvhcin@gmail.com.

“Even during a pandemic, the league is dedicated to its mission to educate voters as they prepare for the Nov. 3 elections,” LWVHC President Lisa Dick stated in a press release. “While we will miss offering voters a chance to attend these events in person, we still want to ensure they have the information they need to decide their votes.”

The day after the forums are recorded, they will be posted at facebook.com/LWVofHamiltonCountyIndiana. The recordings will not be edited for time or content.

The forums are: Sept. 15 (the question submission deadline has passed) for Hamilton County Commissioner District 3 candidates Mark Heirbrandt and Dan Montgomery; Hamilton County Council AtLarge candidates Brad Beaver, Sue Maki, Steve

Nation, Gardiner Bink and Victor Schleich Sept. 16 (the question submission deadline has passed) for Hamilton County auditor candidates Robin Mills and Michael Roberts; Hamilton County treasurer candidates Susan Byer and Jake Madore; and Hamilton County surveyor candidates Kenton Ward and Brad Beer Sept. 22 (submit questions by Sept. 20) for Indiana Senate District 20 candidates Scott Baldwin and Ronnie Saunders; Indiana House District 24 candidates Donna Schaibley and Naomi Bechtold; Indiana House District 29 candidates Chuck Goodrich and Mike Vick; and Indiana House District 32 candidates Tony Cook and Amie Neiling Sept. 23 (submit questions by Sept. 21) for Indiana Senate District 30 candidates John Ruckelshaus and Fady Qaddoura; Indiana House District 37 candidates Todd Huston and Aimee Rivera Cole; Indiana House District 39 candidates Jerry Torr and Ashley Klein; and Indiana House District 88 candidates Chris Jeter and Pam Dechert Sept. 29 (submit questions by Sept. 27) for 5th Congressional District candidates Christina Hale, Victoria Spartz, Ken Tucker, Ellen Kizik and Vernon Moore

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Fishers golf outing benefits St. Jude

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelly Greene knows golf outings have one benefit other fundraisers don’t’ have during the FUNDRAISER COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re really lucky that we’re able to still raise money with a golf outing because many fundraisers for any kind of nonprofit have been kicked to the curb, canceled or maybe pushed virtually,” said Greene, a WTHR-13 meteorologist. “I’m not sure how well the virtual ones are doing, to be able to do it safely and people feel comfortable doing it. It’s a huge benefit we’ll be able to do it.”

The American Legion Post 470 and ESA Eta Pi Charity Golf will be held Sept. 24 at Ironwood Golf Club in Fishers. The outing, dubbed “Fore the Kids,” supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Last year’s outing raised $19,500.

“We know we’re not going to come close to that,” said Greene, who is optimistic the fundraiser will still be successful.

Greene became one of the co-founders of the Eta Pi chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha when she moved to Fishers in 2011. She had previously been involved with ESA. “It used to be a service sorority, but because volunteerism has dropped so drastically, we’ve opened it up to men, so it’s not a sorority anymore, it’s a service organization,” Greene said. “After we started it, shortly after we started

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the golf outing.”

St. Jude is the main philanthropic project of ESA internationally.

“We also do other fundraisers for the state of Indiana, Indiana Easter Seals, Anna’s House and Camp Riley,” Greene said.

Following the golf outing, there will be an awards dinner at the American Legion.

“One of the things is to help people become more aware of the American Legion (and) perhaps they will get some new membership,” Greene said. “That is one of our tie-ins with partnering up with them. American Legion helps us out

immensely with getting golfers, which is the hardest thing we have is getting golfers. They help us with the vending part. We try to get alcoholic beverages donated, which I’m struggling with because of the shortage of beer. We’re still hoping some of our beer vendors will come through.”

The dinner has been a buffet in the past, but that format will change this year with safety protocols.

Registration is at 10 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Cost is $125 for individuals and $500 for foursomes.

The fee includes a cart and lunch. There also will be hole and contest sponsorships.

For more, visit legion470andetapigolfouting.org/.

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Fishers Parks Dept. offers animal education series

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Parks Dept. is using the new Agripark as an education platform for Fishers youth. The department will offer an animal education series this month.

AGRIPARK The Agripark is at 11171 Florida Rd. “We are doing a series all about animal classes, and the first one is all about sheep,” parks director Sarah Sandquist said. “We will have a professional on-site showing how to sheer sheep and talking about what to do with the wool. We will talk a little about how sheep are

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The event is designed for ages 5 to 10.

Cost is $10 per child, and there’s a limit of 25 kids. Registration is required.

“This is the first in the All About Animals series, so keep an eye out for additional ones,” Sandquist said. “We also will talk about horses, cows, chickens, and maybe even ducks (in the future).”

Sandquist The Agripark’s newest animal is a mallard duck named Henry. So far, the park has been popular and each of the preview days sold out. The park is open from

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. It is closed Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

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Health Dept. lowers COVID-19 risk rating news@currentinfishers.com On Sept.1, the Fishers Health Dept. lowered the community risk rating from Level 3 to Level 2, or moderate. The PANDEMIC reduction was made due to an improvement in case incidence and percent positivity rates of COVID-19 in Fishers.

Per Level 2, healthy, non-high-risk individuals are cautioned to avoid large gatherings of more than 30 people. High-risk individuals are recommended to avoid large gatherings of more than eight people outside of the household and only use takeout/delivery service instead of in-person dining. Highrisk individuals are still encouraged to only go out for essential items.

The Fishers Health Dept. also recommends all Fishers-based schools to reinstate or continue full in-person learning for elementary grades. Middle and high school grades should continue to operate in a hybrid learning model to decrease spread within the schools.

For more, visit fishers.in.us/ healthdepartment.

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Judges appoint commissioner — The judges of Hamilton County have appointed local attorney P. Chadwick Hill to serve as a commissioner. The state legislature previously granted the county’s request for a new magistrate to alleviate its backlog of work, but the position doesn’t take effect until next year. Hill has served as an attorney in criminal and civil litigation, personal injury and entertainment representation since 1998, most recently for the Garrison Law Firm.

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SPOTLIGHT FRIENDS OF HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS The On Par for Parks golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 21 at Crooked Stick Golf Club, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, Carmel. The fee is $2,500 for a fourperson scramble, and it includes practice time, lunch, snacks and beverages along the course, 19th hole party and a silent auction. For more information, visit friendsofhamiltoncountyparks.org.

GOOD SAMARITAN NETWORK If you would like to volunteer for the holidays, please go to gsnlive.org to view opportunities or to register. The Holiday Assistance Program will undergo assessment and development because of the pandemic. During the coming weeks and months, the program may look different this year as a result of COVID-19. Participants voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree to not hold Good Samaritan Network or the venue liable should they become ill. Expect long lines, possible changes and new participation guidelines. These and other changes may be announced at any time.

BOONE COUNTY CANCER SOCIETY The You’re Not Alone Program is for Boone County cancer patients starting treatment at the Cancer Center. Care packages are given to first-time cancer patients seeking treatment. Bags also may be picked up at the BCCS office. To donate to the program, you may send or bring a check to the BCCS office with You’re Not Alone in the memo or visit

www.boonecountycancersociety.org/ donate. For more information, call board member Diane Beltran at 317.518.3906.

THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY Seniors need to know that SCHC is ready to help them during isolation.

Any senior in Hamilton County is eligible for assistance. Consider sharing SCHC’s Facebook page with seniors you know and please have them 317.674.8777, ext. 5, for assistance. You also may make a donation at shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org or mail a tax-deductible gift to SCHC, 347 S. 8th St., Suite B, Noblesville 46060.

For more information, email lauren@ shepherdscenterofhamitloncounty.org.

SAHM’S MARKETPLACE HEALTH CARE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Sahm’s Catering has a menu for individual meals to help feed the brave men and women who are doing lifesaving and critical work during the pandemic. These meals can be delivered ready-to-eat hot, cold, or ready to microwave when they are ready to eat. If you would like to provide a meal for a health care provider, learn more at feed-to-flatten.square.site.

MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteers are needed to deliver a route a day each week. Call 317.776.7159 for details or visit mealsonwheelshc.org.

SECOND HELPINGS The organization urges sign-ups for its emergency volunteer wait list at www.

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866.459.5360 A X I A T P. C O M secondhelpings.org/volunteer/emergencyvolunteer-waitlist. Volunteers assist in the kitchen with making sandwiches and meals to serve the community due to increased demand.

PHONE-A-FRIEND This is a network of college students designed to create community with the elderly and immuno-compromised.

Volunteers and seniors can sign up on at phoneafriendindy.com. Seniors write phoneafriendindy@gmail.com or call 317.847.8411.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BOONE COUNTY The foundation is accepting applications for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The scholarship is open to Indiana residents who graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2021 and receive their diploma no later than June 30. Details related to conditions of the award, eligibility and selection criteria are available at communityfoundationbc.org/ scholarships/lilly-endowment-communityscholarships/. The application deadline Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.

PREVAIL Volunteers are needed for this Noblesvillebased nonprofit that advocates for victims of crime and abuse. Two of the open positions are weekly support group co-facilitator and for weekly support group assistant. Interested parties may gain more information from Beth Dunlop at 317.773.6942 or bdunlop@prevailinc.org.

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Rebecca Colone makes a sleeping mat for the homeless. (Submitted photo)

Nonprofit gives hope to those in need of a smile

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Rebecca Colone’s mother always taught her to give back to others, and so she wanted to continue following the example her mother died.

“She had always taught me how relationships are more important than any kind of objects you have, and (she taught me) the meaning of giving back.”

Colone’s mother, Michele, lost her battle with liver cancer in 2014. Two years later, Colone was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“So, after that, I wanted to give back and help people, just anything to put a smile on their face,” the Fishers resident said.

So she launched her nonprofit, Michele’s Mission of Love, which she named after her mother.

“We don’t do anything big that changes people’s lives. We’re not that big where we can give somebody a house or a car, but our

hope is that our little gifts will give people a smile and let them know they’re loved and that somebody’s thinking of them,” Colone said.

Colone started doing her projects in 2016, but the organization didn’t become a nonprofit until this year. The group’s largest project is making sleeping mats for the homeless out of plastic shopping bags.

Between 500 and 700 plastic bags are required per mat.

“We cut the bags and crochet them together, so that’s been one of our main projects,” Colone said. “Then, we do cancer gift bags, little gift bags full of stuff for people going through chemotherapy.”

Michele’s Mission of Love also makes heart-shaped mastectomy pillows for women with breast cancer to use post-surgery.

“It helps to have pressure on your chest while you’re going through recovery,” Colone said.

Michele’s Mission of Love focuses on younger people, too.

We make welcome boxes for kids going into foster care, so when they’re placed in a new home, we give them a box with a flashlight, a nightlight, something to help them

feel secure in their new bedroom. We give them a blanket, a stuffed animal, a coloring book,” Colone said.

Michele’s Mission of Love also collects children’s luggage so foster kids don’t have to pack their items in trash bags.

“The group I donate to said 86 percent of children placed in foster care just have their items in a black trash bag,” Colone said.

“We give luggage to (Dept. of Child Services) workers so when they go to the home to remove a child, they can take a suitcase with them so the child doesn’t have to put their stuff in a garbage bag.”

Other projects Michele’s Mission of Love completes include senior smile baskets for residents in assisted-living facilities and classroom supplies for teachers.

“We want them to feel loved and know that people are thinking of them,” Colone said.

For Colone, her nonprofit is a full-time venture.

“I was a social worker for over 20 years, and then when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I wanted a break after that because it’s a stressful field,” she said. “So, I was just taking a break, and then my husband

has his own business.”

Colone and her husband, Jason, have been together for four years and have been married for one. They don’t have children.

Her hobbies include reading and traveling. For more, visit Michele’s Mission of Love on Facebook.

MONETARY AND VOLUNTEER NEEDS Rebecca Colone said her nonprofit, Michele’s Mission of Love, can always use monetary donations. To donate, send a check to Michele’s Mission of Love at P.O. Box 211, McCordsville, IN, 46055.

The organization also accepts donations of toiletries, fleece blankets, makeup and beauty products, among other items. Colone said she wants to get a storage unit because all of the donated items are stored in her house.

The nonprofit also needs volunteers.

“We are always looking for volunteers to help assemble the baskets we donate,” she said.

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Strike force

Committed to teachers, students

Commentary by Terry Anker In the East, the idea was championed

by Sun Tzu, the Chinese general born about 550 years before Christ and best remembered as the author of the classic book of military strategy, “The Art of War.” In the West, the idea was championed by Niccolò Machiavelli, the Italian Renaissance diplomat born about 1,500 years after Christ and best remembered as the author of the classic book of governing strategy, “The Prince.” American President George Washington often used a variation of the concept, as did Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong.

In essence, “the best defense is a good offense.” In politics, law, business, and even board games, a winning strategy is often based on the notion of drawing first blood. Before allowing a would-be opponent to consider her own moves, the aggressor makes hers. By striking first, one gains the advantage of framing the battleground, of reducing the position of the opponent to defend themselves, and by gaining the element of surprise. And once in power, one would be in constant pursuit of out-maneuvering those governed. Each anticipated move by adversaries, or one’s own citizens, should be anticipated and preemptively repressed. Suppressed by fear, most come to live in constant expectation of the unannounced hostility.

But even more, those antagonists have defended themselves from fighting the battle on their own homeland. Stated another way, their own failures and biases are routinely not exposed, expressed or assessed.

The defensively offensive end up reducing vulnerability while the defensively defensive are pushed back against the wall. In an all-out war, maybe all is fair. But what if someone doesn’t intend to go to war? What if the aggressor is just an aggressor and not defending?

Can we coexist with someone bent on a preemptive assault? Or do we have to strike them to survive ourselves?

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

Let the fantasy games begin!

Commentary by Danielle Wilson Heads up, people. Football season is finally here, and this dance mom actually remembered to log in to a HUMOR Sunday night draft in my allguys-except-for-me fantasy league. Do I know what I’m doing yet? No. I think this is my fifth year and I still only recognize players who have retired (so long, Brady!). Do I understand when to start a WR over a RB? Not exactly, though I’ve been advised to have a total of five entered on my roster. Am I going to let any of this stop me from dominating a bunch of beer-guzzling man-children? Bells to the no! I recognize the incredible responsibility I hold to women everywhere. I promise, I will not fail.

Well, I might. My record has been subpar, at best. Usually, I lose a quarterback in the first month or realize too late that all my good players have the same bye week.

And I truly have minimal knowledge of the

strength and weaknesses of the 30-odd teams in the NFL (but at least I didn’t write NHL!).

I do have an awesome name, though — A Girl Has No Name (“Game of Thrones” fans, you’re welcome!), which is half the battle, along with the help of my stats-fanatic son, who dutifully scans my lineup every Thursday to make sure I didn’t start a defense that’s pitted against my premier offensive minions. I also hold some key advantages: I finished in the bottom half last year and I am female. There are literally no expectations of me winning anything. I can only impress!

So, here’s to a victorious football season.

For me, and women everywhere! Peace out.

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

I also hold some key advantages: I finished in the bottom half last year and I am female. There are literally no expectations of me winning anything. I can only impress!

Editor, Last month, Gov. Holcomb said that schools implementing virtual education wouldn’t lose funding. Relying on that promise, HSE school leaders worked with health officials and concluded it was safest to start the school year with virtual learning. Administrators and teachers prepared for these changes throughout the summer while our leaders in the Statehouse did nothing to change the current funding. Then, on the first day of classes, school leaders received a letter from our state legislature threatening that HSE schools could lose more than $18 million in funding if they didn’t provide in-person classes.

I want my daughter to go to school and achieve a hands-on learning experience. But, I want her to be safe and healthy. The supermajority’s decision to hold our school’s already scarce funding as a bargaining chip to put students and teachers back in school before it is deemed safe didn’t consider my family or your family’s well-being.

I know our public schools are not represented in the Statehouse. This is one reason why I decided to run as the Democratic candidate for state representative in District 37. I am committed to our teachers and our children.

Aimee Rivera Cole, Fishers

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Mind over blather Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Welcome, Ashley Seidner, DO Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN is pleased to welcome Ashley Seidner, DO to the team.

Dr. Seidner enjoys educating, empowering and caring for women while building long-lasting relationships with her patients. Dr. Seidner believes it’s her privilege to advocate for women and to provide high-quality care for them through all stages of their lives—from adolescence to maternity, menopause and beyond.

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy exploring the great outdoors with my husband, daughter and our dogs.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Seidner, call 317.770.6085 or visit riverview.org.

Here are a few observations about life in my house during the last five months.

1. When my wife asks me what I want for dinner, I’m torn between saying: A. I don’t care B. I don’t know C. Whatever!

2. I love watching golf on TV. If Arnold Palmer is leading the tournament, I’m thinking it may be a repeat.

3. When Mary Ellen and I sit outside in the mornings and talk, after about an hour and a half she’ll say, “That’s interesting. I’ve never heard you say that before.” It’s then I realize that for more than 90 minutes, I hadn’t said anything new.

4. When I see couples walking around our neighborhood, sometimes I’ll see a man in shorts and a T-shirt and his wife is bundled up in a winter coat.

Why would a man marry a woman who is always that cold? OK, that sounds sexist. Why would a woman marry a man who is that hot? I’m only making this worse. Never mind.

5. I have no idea what day it is. My brother, Peter, has the best way to keep track. He looks at his weekly pill divider.

6. My wife has a crush on two TV stars. First, Idris Elba. This 6-foot-3, talented actor is a major hunk with a British accent. She also has a thing for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Standing 5-7, he’s a

brilliant immunologist. He is articulate and measured. What do I have in common with either of these men? I was once 5-7.

7. We use Zoom for our church services.

We have several older members in the congregation. When I commented that it felt like “Hollywood Squares,” I was glad a lot of people knew what I was talking about.

8. Health care workers are my No. 1 heroes. Anyone who delivers beer is a close second.

9. I’ve been exercising in the basement. I keep careful track of everything. It’s exactly 53 steps from the furnace room to the couch, another 27 around the treadmill. That takes me 32.6 seconds and it’s precisely .07 miles. Why am I running around my basement when I have a treadmill? Because the machine is covered in winter clothing.

10. My to-do list has nothing on it these days. Now, I have a not-to-do list (don’t go to the movies; don’t get a haircut; don’t go to the YMCA …). The list is long. I’m worried I’ll never get it all not done.

As you can see from that last one, I may be losing my mind.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Now, I have a not-to-do list (don’t go to the movies; don’t get a haircut; don’t go to the YMCA …). The list is long. I’m worried I’ll never get it all not done.

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County launches campaign to slow COVID-19 spread news@currentnoblesville.com The Hamilton County Health Dept. has partnered with area school districts to launch an educational PANDEMIC campaign designed to keep kids in school. Called “Show Some C.L.A.S.S Keep Kids in School,” the campaign outlines five basic rules families should follow to help keep children healthy and in the classroom: C – Check your child’s temperature every morning before sending them to school.

L – Lead by example. Let your child see you wearing a mask and modeling good social distancing.

A – Avoid large gatherings. Slumber par-

ties, carpools and birthday parties are discouraged.

S – Schedule a test if you or someone in your family exhibits signs of COVID-19.

S – Stay home until you receive your test results or if you are not feeling well.

The health department has been tracking a significant spike in COVID-19 cases among children — especially teens — since July 4. According to the Indiana State Dept. of Health, children ages 0-19 accounted for just 5 percent of the positive cases on July 4. That percentage has more than tripled to 18.5 percent of new cases the week of Aug. 31. The surge is believed to be due in large part to social gatherings like graduations, weddings and family reunions.

Learn more at showsomeclass.org.

DISPATCH How to prevent foggy glasses from face mask wear — If you are a glasses wearer, you may have noticed that wearing a face mask can cause your lenses to fog. Researchers advise washing the glasses with soapy water “immediately” before wearing a face mask.

Source: Foxnews.com

POSSIBILITIES NICKEL PLATE ARTS' 8TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

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Join us to celebrate great achievements in our arts community, gather support for our mission, and just have fun with a bunch of creative, unique and fun people!

THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATION WILL FEATURE: Nickel Plate Arts Awards • Gourmet dinner by Jacquie’s Catering • Live music, art, auctions and wine pull!

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Events & Exhibi ts VIRTUAL FIRST FRIDAY

VIP Reception: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Gala: 6:30-9 p.m.

Black-tie optional | $120 per ticket Table Sponsorships: $800 and $1200 Event Sponsorships: $3,000 and $5,000 To register, visit nickelplatearts.org/gala or call (317) 452-3690. For sponsorship opportunities, please call (317) 452-3690.

Friday, Sept. 4, 5–8 p.m.

Live at facebook.com/ nickelplatearts Join us on Facebook Live on Friday, September 4 for Virtu al First Friday. We’ll be unveilin g our newest exhibit, “Graphic & N ove A Celebration of the Graphic l: Arts,” as well as an artist showca se of artwork from Shakila Gar ugu.

Experience local art, live music, and a dash of culture.

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PARTNER Events NOBLESVILLE MAIN STREET Noblesville Farmers Market Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–Noon Federal Hill Commons Chocolate Trail September 4-5 Downtown Noblesville Shops Music and All That Jazz Fri., Sept. 4, 7–9 p.m.

Historic Noblesville Square 10th Annual Darlington Bed Race Fri., Sept. 18, 7–9 p.m.

Historic Noblesville Square MORE INFO: NoblesvilleMainSreet.org

FISHERS ARTS COUNCIL

HAMILTON COUNTY ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION (HCAA) Open Gallery Hours Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Birdie Gallery 105 S. 5th St., Noblesville

CARAVAN CLASSES

Wednesday Classes 11:00 a.m. – Family Art Time 2:00 p.m. – Homeschool Art 4:30 p.m. – After School Art 5:30 p.m. – Teen Art 6:30 p.m. – Adult Art 92 S. 9th Street, Noblesville MORE INFO & TO PURCHASE:

caravan-classes.square.site, or call 765-557-1969

Noblesville Farmers Market Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–Noon Federal Hill Commons

October 7–10 The fairies are coming to Downtown Noblesville this October! We’re looking for Fairy Architects to build Fairy Hou ses for this year’s Fairy Trail. Lea rn more at nickelplatearts.org/fairy ville.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITS

Find online art exhibits from local artists at nickelplatearts.o rg/ exhibits.

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Meyer Najem Showcase #MiracleArtist by Michae l J. McGuire

Sept. 1-30, Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m . – 5 p.m 11787 Lantern Rd #100

Hub & Spoke Gallery Art from Michael Janosk y& Others

Sept. 1-30, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m . – 5 p.m 8100 E 106th St

Four Day Ray Gallery Photography by Freder ick Durham

Sept. 1-30, during open di ning hrs 11671 Lantern Rd

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Video game stock growth — The video game industry is booming. The global video game market is likely to double to $300 billion in revenue by 2025, according to tech research firm GlobalData, driven by the expansion of mobile-phone and online gaming. Also, there has been tremendous growth in games played by multiple players over the Internet, such as Fortnite, in which 100 players fight against one another for survival. And rather than buying individual games in stores such as GameStop, players are paying fees for monthly subscriptions to online services that allow them to stream or download games. Two subscription services, Apple Arcade and Google Stadia, were launched last year, but they’ve had lukewarm results, partly because of competition from free online video game providers such as Epic Games, the

privately. Epic made more than a billion dollars in 2019 by selling optional virtual accessories such as character outfits. Investors should focus on third-party video game publishers with a history of churning out blockbuster games for consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Their stocks can benefit no matter what platform gamers choose to play on or what business model prevails. Two attractive video game publishers now are: • Activision Blizzard (ATVI) hits include World of Warcraft, which has had $9 billion in revenue since 2004. It partners with YouTube to stream live broadcasts of tournaments for games such as Overwatch and Call of Duty.

• Electronic Arts (EA) makes best-selling games such as the FIFA soccer series, Madden

NFL and Battlefield

Source: BottomLineInc.com

Offender Watch website — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website can be accessed at sheriffalerts.com.

Free smoke alarms and tests — The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. People of all ages are vulnerable to home fires.

The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

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Husband/wife team take on challenge of Ibsen’s ‘Hedda Gabler’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Brandi Davis is still trying to grasp the essence of her character.

Davis plays the title role THEATER in the production of Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” at Westfield Playhouse Sept. 24 to Oct. 4.

“Everything about the role is challenging,” said Davis, an Elwood resident. “Hedda is a very complex character, so trying to peel away all the layers and figure out who Hedda is, is extremely difficult. We’re about three weeks into rehearsal and I’ve played the character different every single night and still haven’t settled on anything.”

Gabler is the daughter of an aristocrat who married an aspiring professor even though she doesn’t love him. The play is directed by Davis’ husband, Adam Davis, who is directing at Westfield Playhouse for the first time.

“This has been a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” Adam Davis said. “It came across my plate 15 years ago to read this. I was just hooked immediately by the characters and how real they are. Ibsen doesn’t write characters. He writes people into situations. Every time I read it, and I’ve probably read it 100 times in the last 15 years, I find something new or a connection between the characters. The cast is super talented. I was really fortunate with who I was able to cast in the show.”

Westfield resident Alex Dantin plays George Tesman, who is Hedda’s husband.

“It’s a very challenging role because it’s a translated play from (Danish),” Dantin said. “It’s from the late 1880s, so it has a very different tone to it, which makes it difficult to learn all the lines correctly and the way they are meant to be said. I’ve been working on trying to get the lines down and the pattern down.”

Dantin, 43, returned to acting after a 20year absence when he performed in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” at Westfield Playhouse in September 2019.

Hairbangers Ball Hairbangers Ball, a 1980s hairband rock group, Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band, with opening act Roughouse, Federal Hill Commons Concerts, 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Free.

For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org.

Movies in the Park “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (PG), Southside Park, 396 Washington St., dusk Sept. 18, Free.

Classics in Context Indiana Wind Symphony Founder Charles P. Conrad music talks discussion, 7 p.m. Sept.

15. For registration, visit thecenterpresents. org/ClassicsConrad.

Drive-in Theatre Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Drive-in Theatre, Monon Square Shopping Center, Carmel, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 18. For tickets, visit atistage.org.

Front, from left, Rachel Kelso, Julie Wallyn, Brandi Davis and back, from left, Adam Davis, Steven Marsh, Chelsea Cooper, Alex Dantin, Rosie Allenson and Wendy Brown are cast and crew members of “Hedda Gabler.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

“I missed (acting),” Dantin said. “I was looking for something to do during the colder months. I saw Westfield had a thriving community for action and decided to jump back in.”

Steven Marsh, a Carmel resident who has dual roles of producer and cast member (he plays Judge Brack), said the character study and interaction are fascinating.

“It seems like you think you know where the show is going and then it swerves and becomes this character piece where people start ping-ponging off each other,” Marsh said. “I love it when you are surprised by something, even if in hindsight it all makes sense.”

Noblesville High School senior Rosie Allenson is the assistant director.

“This is my assistant directorial debut,” Allenson said. “It is a bit daunting to do it with an adult play, but it makes it that much more exciting. I’ve worked with a couple of these actors before and they are all stunning on stage.”

Allenson read the script before the cast was finalized.

“I read it three times before the start of rehearsals,” Allenson said. “I fell in love with the author’s style of writing. Adam warned me the first time you’ll get the plot and nothing else. The second time you’ll make connections and the third time it will click. It was exactly like that. He has a particular style of writing where you have to dissect to understand certain connections.

Once you understand them, it’s a completely different story. I enjoyed reading it and seeing it on stage.”

Allenson said her role is mostly technical.

“I make sure the blocking doesn’t look awkward on stage and I help with the characterization as well, which I really enjoy,” she said.

Audience capacity will be limited to 25 percent, or approximately 40 people, for each of the eight performances. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Child and adult music class set editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel-based Center for the Performing Arts is continuing its popular child and adult music class this fall with two, five-week programs for toddlers and their caregivers.

The cost is $50 per household for each five-week series, and capacity is limited.

After registering, participants are emailed a private link to connect to the Zoom sessions. Ticket links and more information are available through thecenterpresents.org/ ChildMusic or the box office at 317-843-3800.

Classes offered this fall are: “Down by the Sea,” 10-10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 15. Children enjoy an imaginary seaside adventure, swimming with fish, rowing boats and singing songs about sunshine.

“We All Fall Down,” 10-10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 through Nov. 19. Children enjoy songs and activities inspired by fall themes, such as leaves changing color and falling from the trees.

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CHS graduate Horton directs groundbreaking short film

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Sydne Horton was sold on film directing when she heard about the plot for “META.” “META” highlights the internalFILM ized battle of trans/nonbinary people when battling dysphoria.

Set during a 1980s-themed prom, the story follows Artie Talbot, a transboy on his senior prom night when he unexpectedly gets his period, which causes a monstrous transformation that challenges Artie’s perceptions of himself. The script was written

by Horton’s friend Savannah Ward.

“The moment Savannah pitched their idea for ‘META’ to me, I immediately knew this was a story that had to be shared,” said Horton, a 2013 Carmel High School graduate.

“I can’t emphasize enough how important and influential it is for people to see a part of themself on screen, and with this film I hope that we are able to connect to those that are searching for their identity or struggling to accept who they are. This film is really about identity as a whole no matter who you choose to love or how you identify.”

“META,” which the writer uses as short for metamorphosis, had its world premiere Aug. 23 at the Outfest Los Angeles Film Festival. Other invites have followed, including the Cannes Short Film Festival, which started Sept. 13. It is slated to be included at the Out on Film Atlanta’s LGBTQ Film Festival, which starts Sept. 24, followed by the Out for Blood at Cambridge UK’s Queer Horror Film Festival in late October.

“I am incredibly humbled and grateful to say that the reaction to ‘META’ so far has been nothing short of welcoming,

Sydne Horton, using a speaker, directs on the set of “META.” (Submitted photo)

supportive and warm,” Horton said. “It’s a genre-bending piece that takes what would be a coming-of-age story and twists it by turning it into an introspective psychological thriller.”

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Songbook Foundation founder Michael Feinstein as well as a presentation by The Carmel-based Great American SongBritish musicologist Dominic McHugh on book Foundation has announced it is honor- Willson’s life and legacy. The full schedule ing singer/songwriter is available at TheSongbook.org/ TRIBUTE Peggy Lee and “The MeredithWillsonHOF. Music Man” creator The Songbook Hall of Fame celeMeredith Willson as the 2020 inbrates composers, lyricists and perductees to its Great American Songformers for their contributions to book Hall of Fame. Lee and Willson American popular song. Hall of Fame were named to the Hall of Fame inductees are selected based on earlier this year. factors including musical influence Lee The Songbook Foundation will on other artists, length and depth celebrate the legacies of the two artists of career and body of work, innovation and with two weeks of livestreamed tributes, superiority in style and technique and overdiscussions and other activities shared all musical excellence. through its Facebook page and YouTube This is the centennial year for Lee, who channel. was born Norma Deloris Egstrom in 1920 Peggy Lee Induction Week was held Sept. and died in 2002.

10-12 and remains online. It kicked off with She rose to fame singing with Benny a private visit to the Peggy Lee Archives led Goodman’s big band and went on to record by her granddaughter, Holly Foster Wells. decades of jazz and pop hits, including “FeThe full schedule is available at TheSongver” and “Is That All There Is?” book.org/PeggyLeeHOF. Willson (1902-1984) was a noted bandleader, Meredith Willson Induction Week, schedbroadcaster and songwriter (“It’s Beginning uled for Sept. 17-19, includes a tour of to Look a Lot Like Christmas”) well before he the Songbook Archives’ Meredith Willson cemented his legacy as the playwright and Collection with archivist Lisa Lobdell and composer behind “The Music Man.”

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Address: 1702 Bellefontaine St., Indianapolis What to get: Turkish Wet Burger Price: $14 Anna’s take: Scarlet Lane Gastropub is a cute little spot in downtown Indianapolis.

It has exposed brick walls and a limited but delicious menu. I started with beer-steamed mussels ($10), a heaping bowl of beersteamed mussels with herbs and crostini.

The mussels are steamed in Scarlet Lane’s own beer. For my main dish, I tried the Turkish Wet Burger, which is a beef and lamb patty with feta. The burger is smothered in a tomato sauce and served with a side

The Turkish Wet Burger is a beef and lamb patty with feta cheese and smothered in tomato sauce. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

salad. Scarlet Lane gave me the impression of high-class food, but the environment isn’t stuffy like some fancy restaurants in the area. I relaxed with a pint of Scarlet Lane Myopic Hazy IPA and enjoyed a delicious meal at the bar.

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A history of Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair Commentary by Don Knebel One of the most popular destinations for visitors to Sydney, Australia, is named for the wife of a British army offiTRAVEL cer who started the country on the path to what it is today.

In 1788, with the American colonies no longer available as dumping grounds for its convicts, England established a penal colony known as New South Wales on what is now eastern Australia and New Zealand.

The colony was initially governed by military officers, one of whom was William Bligh, the captain of the HMS Bounty at the time of the mutiny. After Bligh was deposed as governor of New South Wales in 1808, he was replaced by Col. Lachlan Macquarie, who was charged with bringing order to the colony, which by then included freed prisoners.

By the time Macquarie returned to England in 1822, he had begun the transformation of New South Wales from a prison colony to a free settlement that included almost 40,000 nonindigenous people.

Macquarie brought with him to New South Wales Elizabeth, a cousin he married after his first wife died. At least according to a lo-

Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Knebel)

cal legend, Mrs. Macquarie enjoyed spending time on the tip of a peninsula on the south side of the harbor, where she sat on a sandstone outcropping to watch the ships sailing to and from England. In 1813, to facilitate her visits, then-Major Gen. Macquarie built a 3-mile-long road from the Government House to what is now known as Mrs. Macquarie’s Point. Convicts carved the sandstone into the shape of a bench. A later inscription on the bench tells the story of the road. Today, the area around Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, adjacent

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to the Royal Botanic Gardens, offers a panoramic view of the Sydney Harbour, including the famous Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Kirribilli House, the residence of Australia’s prime minister.

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