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COVID-19 cases on the rise; Health officials warn of complacency during pandemic

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Because of a rise of COVID-19 cases in Indiana, state health officials caution Hoosiers about the dangers of PANDEMIC not following mitigation efforts when with family and friends, especially with the arrival of cooler weather and people spending more time indoors.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said isolated gatherings have led to outbreaks of COVID-19. He said Hoosiers must remain vigilant in slowing the spread, even when with friends Holcomb and family.

Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box said health officials have traced outbreaks to events, such as weddings, funerals and parties, and are concerned similar indoor gatherings could increase the spread during the fall and winter months.

Within the last week, the state’s seven-day percent positivity rate has increased. As of Sept. 30, the rate was 5 percent. As of Sept. 22, it was 3.9 percent.

Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6, Indiana also reported the most positive COVID-19 cases in one week since the start of the pandemic, according to data compiled by state officials at coronavirus.in.gov, though testing also has increased to record highs.

Box said health officials are monitoring ICU bed capacities “very closely.”

As of Oct. 6, 33.4 percent of ICU beds in the state were still available, with 14.9 percent being used by COVID-19 patients and 51.7 percent by other patients.

“We are seeing ICU bed capacity shrink in

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

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some areas of the state,” Box said. “Most of these areas already had smaller numbers of ICU beds available and are seeing increased need for ICU beds, but not just for COVID illnesses. Our hospitals around the state have worked hard to build capacity. We want to ensure they preserve that capacity in the coming weeks and months.”

Per schools, nearly 400 additional schools reported COVID-19 data last week, Box said.

The state reported 303 additional student COVID-19 cases, totaling 1,992 student cases dating to the beginning of the school year.

The number of counties with high scores on Box the state’s, county-level COVID-19 map also increased. The map ranks Indiana counties using average scores denoted by colors. Blue counties have the lowest average scores. Yellow, orange and red counties have progressively higher average scores, which are determined by averaging scores attributed to the number of weekly positive cases per 100,000 county residents and the county’s percent positivity rate.

Two weeks ago, four counties were in orange, and no counties were in red. Last week, eight counties were in orange and one in red.

“Some of the changes you are seeing this week are results of outbreaks in long-term care facilities,” Box said during an Oct. 7

BY THE NUMBERS • 33.4 percent: ICU beds still available as of Oct. 6 • 14.9 percent: ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients • 1992: Total student cases since the start of this school virtual press conference. “Another county is dealing with the fallout of more than 30 cases tied to a single event at which people gathered indoors, in close proximity, without wearing masks. Keep in mind that our temperatures outside are going to continue to drop and that we are officially in fall, and that is going to make it harder to hold activities outdoors. As people come inside more and the flu season ramps up, we need Hoosiers to be more vigilant about hand washing, social distancing and wearing masks.

“I know you are tired of wearing masks and staying apart. We all have pandemic fatigue, but I keep hearing about the cases that could have been prevented if we had just taken these simple precautions.”

Box said for the state to remain in Stage 5 of its reopening plan, Hoosiers must continue mitigation efforts because it could be several months before a vaccine is available to the public.

“Let’s use the tools we have now to keep our state open and keep Hoosiers healthy,” Box said.

As people come inside more and the flu season ramps up, we need Hoosiers to be more vigilant about hand washing, social distancing and wearing masks. I know you are tired of wearing masks and staying apart.

We all have pandemic fatigue, but I keep hearing about the cases that could have been prevented if we had just taken these simple precautions.”

— Indiana State Health Commissioner Kristina Box

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City of Lawrence donates $7,500 to Maddie Smiles

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Strauss family established the Maddie Smiles organization five years ago after Maddie Ross unexpectedly died following complications from a GIVING BACK gall bladder surgery.

“It was very unexpected,” said Paula Strauss, Maddie’s mother.

“So, to get through every day and our grief, we decided to do more random acts of kindness.”

Maddie had spina bifida, but Strauss said she was always happy and “never met a stranger.”

“We started off doing a toy drive for Riley (Hospital for Children) our first Christmas without her, and it’s just grown from there,” said Strauss, a Lawrence resident. “Every August, we do a toy drive for Riley.”

This year, the toy drive looked a bit different because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maddie Smiles recently received a $7,500 grant from the City of Lawrence. Strauss

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Maddie Smiles is conducting a winter toy drive to benefit families in need during the holiday season. Toys will be distributed by the Firefighters’ Family Assistance Fund on Dec. 18. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at Sharp Cars, 10320 Pendleton Pike, each Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.

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VERNON TOWNSHIP CONTINUES TRADITION FOR NEW AMBULANCE Vernon Township recently introduced a new ambulance into service.

Township fire department employees and fire territory board members completed the tradition of a “wet-down ceremony,” in which new units are sprayed with water, hand dried and then pushed into the station.

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ther because with two children in day care, much of his teacher’s income was going toward that expense.

Libertarian Party congressional candidate “The three pillars of my campaign are Ken Tucker knows the long odds of overpublic education, equality and the environcoming well-funded ment,” Tucker said. “Those are three ELECTION opponents. things I want to go to Washington, “I’m just an orD.C., and be a voice for, outside of dinary guy trying to do something the people.” extraordinary, and I can’t do it Tucker said he wants to fix the alone,” he said. funding formula in the state of Tucker said observers can see Indiana. how much Republican Victoria “I want to end standardized testTucker Spartz and Democrat Christina Hale ing because it’s a total waste of are spending on advertising to win Inditime and money,” he said. “I want to make ana’s 5th Congressional District seat. sure all schools are funded. Referendums “That was never going to be my camare fine, but referendums shouldn’t grow paign,” he said. “I can’t outspend them, so the disparity between our school districts.”

I’m just trying to outwork them by getting Tucker said he supports the legalization in front of as many people as I can.” of marijuana and using the taxable income Tucker doesn’t want monetary support; for education and transportation. he just wants to be heard.

“As far as the environment, it’s preserving The Westfield resident said he became a and protecting what we have and restorLibertarian because he was tired of choosing,” he said. “Using the environment to ing between Republicans and Democrats. create new markets in agriculture and in“I voted for both sides,” he said. “There’s dustrial, I want to seek out more alternative not much change when you do it that way, energy sources for the state and nation, so I wanted to give people an opportunity wind farms and more residential solar enerto vote for a third option.” gy for personal homes.”

Tucker said he embraces the Libertarian Tucker said he has been everywhere in Party’s views about less government and the 5th District with his signs. government spending and more freedoms.

“I go to city and county parks where I set up Tucker, who turns 41 on Oct. 22, was a and give speeches,” he said. “I have a weekly fifth-grade teacher in Noblesville Schools Zoom call that is open to anyone. Most of the for 11 years, leaving after the 2016-17 school time, it’s people stopping by because they see year. He then stayed home to take care of all the signs or a guy setting up with his camhis two daughters, Stella, 5, and Geri, 4, eras. I’m not taking money from anyone. I’m while his wife, Missy, worked. just asking for time to get to know me.”

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COMEBACK PATIENT OF THE MONTH This is one in a series of case studies of triumph over injury. For previous installments, visit www.methodistsports.com.

BACKGROUND: Ben Weidner of Zionsville tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his knee in February 2020 while playing basketball. A longtime athlete in soccer and basketball, he played competitively for Zionsville Community High School and for elite travel teams.

He sought treatment from Methodist Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Thomas Klootwyk so that he could get on the road to recovery and resume playing the sports he loves. Dr. Klootwyk did surgery in March to repair Ben’s ACL. Ben then went through various stages of rehab at MSM at the Grand Park Clinic in Westfield, and is now on track to resume athletic participation at DePauw University as a dual sport athlete in soccer and basketball.

THE RECOVERY: “Ben was an exceptional patient to work with! He had an unbelievable work ethic and motivation to better himself every time he came into the clinic.

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Fishers city council - The next Fishers City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at city hall, 1 Municipal Dr. To view the agenda, visit fishers.in.us.

Soil and Water Conservation District organizes working group – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District has been asked to organize and conduct a Local Working Group meeting to determine the ranking for the 2020 Farm Bill Programs through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A discussion will be held after the regularly scheduled board meeting at 8 a.m. Oct. 22. All persons that have interest in land located in Hamilton County are welcome to attend. Due to the current situation, please email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov for a link to participate. If you wish to have input on program ranking or have questions regarding this matter or cannot attend please contact Angie Garrison at angela.garrison@in.usda.gov or the office at 317-773-2181 for a ranking sheet. All input is due by Oct. 20.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church gets new pastor - Pastor Daniel Hauser has accepted the position as new lead pastor for Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Founded in 1989, Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a member congregation of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and serves northeastern Indianapolis and southeastern Hamilton County, Indiana, including the communities of Fishers, Geist, Lawrence, Fortville, McCordsville and Oaklandon. The church has a long-standing relationship with The Sharing Place in Lawrence and has hosted a number of community events, including a FamJam Parenting Workshop, The Awestruck Music Festival and annual neighborhood garage sale. Holy Cross Lutheran Church has been waiting for a new pastor since their longtime pastor of 27 years, John Sattler, retired a year ago. The church is excited to have Hauser lead the congregation and Christian school.

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DISPATCHES Headless Horseman dates announced Conner Prairie will offer its Headless Horseman event Oct. 15-18, Oct. 22-25 and Oct. 29 and 30. Advanced tickets are required, and they can be reserved at connerprairie.org/ explore/things-to-do/headless-horseman/.

There will be timed tickets for the hayride, and attendees are required to wear masks at all times, except for eating and drinking.

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

Recorder honored - The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Hamilton County Recorder Jennifer Hayden received the 2020 Outstanding Recorder Award. The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service. Hayden has served in the Hamilton County Recorder’s Office since 1984. She is active in the Indiana Recorders Association, where she has served on the legislative, technology and directory committees as well as the East Central District vice president.

CVS expands testing sites - CVS Pharmacy has doubled its COVID-19 testing sites and recently added three in Hamilton County.

The test is now available at the CVS Pharmacy at 367 W. 116th St. in Carmel, 8295 E. 116th St. in Fishers and 5865 Promenade Shops Blvd. in Noblesville. The test is also offered at the store at 13090 Pettigru Dr. in Carmel.

Extension Homemakers Scholarship fundraiser – The Homemaker’s Kitchen, a part of the Hamilton County 4-H Fair, will sell six flavors of pies as a fundraiser for Purdue Extension scholarships. Pie flavors are sugar cream, pecan, peanut butter, German chocolate, pumpkin and apple. The pies are supplied by Wick’s. Pies are $8, and the last day to place an order from the Extension Homemakers is Oct. 16. Order forms are available by calling the Purdue Extension Hamilton County Office at 317-776-0854 or by visiting extension.purdue.edu/hamilton.

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Suburban Hospice The not-for-profit hospice organization works in partnership with Hancock, Riverview, and Witham health organizations to serve patients and families in Greenfield, McCordsville, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Lebanon and surrounding areas. Suburban just completed a deficiency-free survey and is rated in the top 5 percent of all hospices in the nation. For more information, visit suburbanhospice.org Homemaker’s Kitchen Did you miss having a piece of pie at the Homemaker’s Kitchen during the Hamilton County 4-H Fair this year? Here is your opportunity to have pies for the holidays and support HK’s scholarship fund at the same time. Choices are sugar cream, pecan, peanut butter, German chocolate, pumpkin and apple. Supplied by Wick’s, these can be pulled from the freezer when needed. All pies are $8.00 each. Orders are

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Golf4Heroes The organization provides an opportunity for members of The Heroes Club and the Carmel business community to demonstrate their support for local public safety officers. On Oct. 12 at Prairie View Golf Club, Carmel, participants are to join police officers and firefighters in a round of golf, and each community player sponsors a public safety officer through their paid golfing fees and hole sponsorships. The community players and public safety officers are paired for a unique opportunity to interact. The mission of The Heroes Club is to provide financial assistance and resources for the women and men of the Carmel Police Dept., the Carmel Fire Dept., as well as members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. and Indiana State Police. For more information, visit carmelheroesclub.com.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The 14th-annual Josiah’s Ride: Cruzin’ 4 a Cure is scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Zionsville American Legion. This year’s event will benefit Haley Henry, 13, who has leukemia. For more information, please write cruzin4acure@hotmail.com.

The Center for the Performing Arts Philanthropy comes in many forms, and the Center, which has been particularly and negatively impacted by the Covid pandemic, as have so many other organizations, reminds members of

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Hamilton County 4-H The organization is offering three days of events during fall break. The Lego Spark Club meets Oct. 13, the Virtual Spooky Science Club convenes Oct. 14 and the Taco Cook-off is Oct. 15. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ FallBreak4HSparkClubs.

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter “This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be everywhere,” said Natalie Sutton, executive director. “The pandemic is changing how we walk, but it doesn’t change the reason we walk. … With the dollars raised during Walk, we can continue to provide care and support to families during these difficult times while also advancing critical research toward methods of treatment and prevention.”

For more information, alz.org/Indiana.

Knights of Columbus at St. Alphonsus Liguori The parish in Zionsville will collect coats and blankets for its “Share the Warmth” effort for adults and children to share with our neighbors in need this coming winter. Items must be new or gently used and clean. Between Oct. 3 and 11, please drop off donation in marked containers inside the church or in Weitzel Hall at 1870 W. Oak St.

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COMMUNITY Democrat Club seeks members — The Lawrence Township Democrat Club is looking for new members to join the ongoing work of supporting local, state and national Democratic candidate campaigns. The club meets the last Wednesday of every month (currently via ZOOM) to hear from speakers and discuss ways to help the community. For more, send an email to ltdemclub@gmail.com and or visit the Facebook page Lawrence Township Democrat Club.

Schools recertified with STEM designation — The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Townships had several schools recertified with an Indiana Dept. of Education STEM designation. The schools are Skiles Test Elementary, Belzer Middle School and McKenzie Center of Innovation & Technology.

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MVCSC offers 65+ club — The Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. is offering any resident living in our district who is at least 65 years old an opportunity to receive an “Mt. Vernon 65+ Club” event pass. This 65+ Club card will provide free admission to most Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Vernon High School events. There are a few event exclusions. For more, visit mvcsc.k12.in.us/65Club.

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

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Arts for Lawrence brick campaign — Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900.

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Fadness named to Intergovernmental Advisory Committee — Mayor Scott Fadness has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. In this role, Fadness will give the Fishers community a stronger voice regarding telecommunications issues at the federal level, including 5G deployment in Fishers.

Free mobile medical care coming to Fishers – Heart and Soul Free Clinic located in Westfield will bring the Mobile Medical Unit to Fishers for scheduled appointments for uninsured individuals. The mobile medical unit will be in Fishers at the Delaware Township Trustee Parking lot on Oct. 19 and Nov. 9. To schedule an appointment, contact the office at 317-804-5782 and indicate you would like to

be in Fishers. Heart and Soul Free Clinic was founded in 2009 and is located at 17338 Westfield Park Road, Suite 1 in Westfield. The clinic provides medical, dental and mental healthcare to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Central Indiana. The clinic added the RV outfitted as a mobile clinic in 2018 and goes to various location to provide medical care. To learn more about the clinic, visit heartandsoulclinic.org.

Trobridge re-elected to ISMA House of Delegates — Dr. Andrew Trobridge, a resident of Geist, was re-elected speaker of the House of Delegates. Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management, Trobridge is on the staff of Spinal Therapeutics and Diagnostics in Indianapolis, Shelbyville and Muncie.

Fishers business wins top PR award — Communications Redefined, a public relations and communications firm, recently took home the Best of Show award at the 2020 Hoosier Public Relations Society of America Pinnacle Awards Program.

Real estate statistics — Fishers experienced an active August 2020 residential real estate market. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Fishers home was $355,724, a 9.6 percent increase compared to August 2019. The average price per square foot for a home in Fishers increased 8.3 percent, to $142.40, compared to this time last year. Homes in Fishers left the market more quickly, an average of nine days faster, than in August 2019.

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Vernon Township transferred ownership of Old School Park to the Town of McCordsville. The town will take ownership in January 2021. (Submitted photo)

Adding acreage Vernon Township transfers parks to McCordsville, Fortville

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com A recent land transfer from Vernon Township benefits the Town of McCordsville and the Town of Fortville. Vernon Township recently donated its two parks – Old School Park in McCordsville and Hampton Fields Park in Fortville – to the towns, respectively.

“We were happy to take it,” McCordsville Town Manager Tonya Galbraith said. “It’s going to help with the park deficiency we have in the town, and it’ll give us another area for our residents to play and recreate and get some exercise.”

McCordsville assumes ownership of Old School Park in January 2021. Its only other park is at Town Hall.

McCordsville conducted a survey of residents to see what they wanted in a new park.

“We don’t want to be presumptive of what the residents might want. That’s why we did the survey, to see what they might

desire there in time,” Galbraith said. “We are going to have to take time to figure out the best way to program it and take it over because we don’t have a parks department.

We will have to figure out with our existing staff how best to utilize the park and see the needs and how much money we have.”

Old School Park is at 600 W and 750 N in McCordsville. Hampton Fields is at 400 W. Church St., Fortville.

“It was generous of the township to gift us this park, and we hope to continue making it a good place for our residents and those of Vernon Township as well to play and have fun and spend some time outdoors with the family,” Galbraith said.

Some of the Old School Park survey questions asked residents whether the park should continue to charge groups to use it, if the tennis courts should be transitioned to futsal courts or pickleball courts, if the playground equipment was adequate, if security cameras should be installed and what hours the park should be open, among

other input. The survey closed Oct. 9.

Vernon Township Trustee Flory May said the township donated the land to the towns because it wanted to ensure it was operated efficiently.

“We looked at the parks and looked at the towns, and the two towns both have a focus on developing parks with plans, and they have maintenance staff, they have parks boards and they have the capacity to professionally manage and plan for the parks. The township has none of those things,” May said. “So, in our analysis, we just determined it made sense that Old School Park and Hampton Fields were operated by the two towns, and we needed to do the outreach to turn those parks over to the towns where we think they reasonably and responsibly belong.”

The township board and both town councils accepted the transfers in August.

Old School Park is approximately 4.5 acres. It has basketball courts, tennis courts, ball fields, playground equipment

and a small shelter.

May said it was difficult tracking the history of the park.

“It used to be a school as you would guess from the name, and it was turned over to an apartment developer, but the apartment developer was not able to complete the project,” May said. “When they were unable to complete the project, the property reverted to the township, who was the original owner, so we aren’t positive of the exact date.”

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The fee charges each $832 for each residential building permit, and the funds go toward purchasing land and expanding the trail system within McCordsville.

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Heroes and villians

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Commentary by Terry Anker Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, famed originator of the James Bond films, took famed author Ian Fleming’s fictional British Secret Service agent to iconic status.

Some 67 years after 007 first appeared, the recent delay, again, of the premier of the 25th movie installment of the series — ‘No Time to Die’ — made international headlines. Some entertainment industry experts hold that the film’s postponement led to the closing of the national Regal chain of theaters. While some might decry the formulaic and predictable nature of the franchise, millions find comfort in the standard. The bad guy loses, the good guy wins and the world is saved once more.

Black Nehru jacket, check. Beautiful companion and unusual, if not freak-ofnature security guard, check. Sinister but cool look in the eye, check. Signet ring or small tattoo to confirm their allegiance to the cause, check and double check. We could discern the evil megalomaniac from our virtuous protagonist even without the swanky orchestral movement that would usher him in. Of the many actors who have undertaken the Bond role, each wore a tailored suit, a cheeky attitude and a Walther PPK. In remarkable, if human, form, Bond would overcome evil by relying on his own capacity, with a bit of help from the ingenious Q. As kids, we’d cheer as the corrupt political leader, obsessive media mogul, mentally deranged heiress or wily foreign power would be cleverly corralled into their final collapse at the hands of our champion. But today, can we tell the difference between the heroes and villains?

Wearing the same safe blue suit and hospital mask, they all look alike. No music announces their intention, and no distinguishing scar marks their countenance.

It is up to us to choose the winner. Are we up for it?

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

No more swearing, I swear Commentary by Danielle Wilson For the millionth time, I’m vowing to curtail my cussing. Not go cold turkey (I’m not stupid!), but rather an easing HUMOR off on the R-rated material. I don’t always judge my audience correctly, and a little self-censorship would go a long way toward a classier me.

It’s hard though, especially in a s&*% year like this one. With each new Trump debacle, COVID crisis, election trauma or family heartbreak, I want to scream like an inebriated salty-dog sailor. That’s a lot of screaming. October alone has forced me to become truly creative in my word choice, often resulting in brand new swears like “t^$#-waddler.” You’re welcome.

It’s also difficult because I no longer have young children to act as natural barriers to my filthy mouth. My oldest accidentally dropped an F-bomb during a recent phone conversation and all I did was laugh. Laugh!

Then there’s the whole scientific argument for cursing. Research (i.e., Myth

Busters) has proven that even muttering obscenities under your breath can increase pain tolerance. Apparently, an adamant “darn” doesn’t come close to the power of a perfectly lobbed “c%#*s@!*&er!”

And let’s be honest, when used appropriately and with solid comedic timing, foul language is hilarious. That’s why I love my family and co-workers. They get it. They know that profanity is simply a punch line, a vent, or a colorful way to say, “Life sucks right now.”

So, maybe it’s not possible to totally expurgate my vocabulary, but that doesn’t mean I can’t try. When you come close to using an unmentionable word in front of high school students, it’s time to reevaluate.

Here’s to a classier me. Peace out.

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

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Editor, Hopefully by now, most, if not all, of you are aware of my campaign for Congress. My name is Ken Tucker. I’m the other one running for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District. I don’t have the capital or connections to inundate the airwaves over this last month with mostly negative ads. If that is what you want, fine. If you’re tired of that, I offer myself as your representative.

I’ve run an honest, open and positive campaign because that is who I am, and that is exactly who I will be as your representative. Don’t mistake kindness as a weakness.

If you don’t know about me or the other candidates, please visit my website at tuckerforindiana.com and visit theirs to make an informed decision 2020.

Thanks for your time.

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I’ve run an honest, open and positive campaign because that is who I am, and that is exactly who I will be as your representative.

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Lots of big news in the world of candy. First, as you may have heard, due to COVID-19, there will be no HUMOR Peeps this Halloween. In fact, there may be no Halloween this Halloween.

Scientists have recently raised concern about licorice. Apparently, a Massachusetts construction worker died of an overdose.

He ate three bags of black licorice a day for two weeks, which the experts say results in a toxic level of glycyrrhizic acid. Glycyrrhizic also is the sound your stomach makes when you eat three bags of licorice a day for two weeks. The guy collapsed in a fastfood restaurant, where he reportedly ate three Whoppers a day for two weeks. No mention of that in the autopsy report.

So, too much black licorice is bad for you, but apparently small amounts of the treat are beneficial, slowing the effects of aging on the brain and keeping mental skills sharp, controlling respiratory problems and soothing a sore throat. It also combats hepatitis and calms skin irritations, just to name a few reasons to eat the occasional Twizzler.

By the way, red licorice is not licorice; it’s just candy. If you are color blind, take special note whether you binge on black or red. And don’t play checkers or roulette.

Currently, you can buy licorice over the counter — the candy counter, that is. No prescription needed. But that will all change if Eli Lilly can figure out a way to get those rubbery sticks into a tiny plastic bottle. If that happens and black licorice is officially declared a drug, the cost will soar and might even exceed what you pay for licorice in the movie theater. Then the government will require warnings on the bottle: Side

effects include blackened teeth, no teeth, inflamed gums, jaw ache, weight gain and funny facial expressions when chewing. Do not eat licorice if you plan to operate heavy machinery, drive a car or ride a tricycle. In rare cases, licorice may cause impotence, but findings are inconclusive because most of the people eating black licorice are under 7 years old.

My wife loves sweets, but she always feels bad about this guilty pleasure. So, when I saw her step into the kitchen pantry to nibble on something, I called to her, “What are you eating in there, Mary Ellen?”

“Ummlicrsssh.”

“I knew it. Licorice. I hope you already heard the news, Mary Ellen. A little black licorice is good for you, but too much is bad for you. Or are you are eating red licorice?”

“Not sure, Dick. The light automatically goes off when I close the door.”

Just for fun, I looked up “Effects of different candies on your health.” A lot of investigations are in the works. I would happily volunteer as a test eater, but most of this research is done on animals, and they’re generally opposed to being experiment subjects. At least a diet of Skittles, Bit O’ Honeys and gummy bears is a step up from being forced to smoke three packs of cigarettes a day.

A final note to kids: If you go trick-ortreating, avoid eating too much black licorice if it ends up in your sack. And please, wear a mask!

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Metatarsalgia: How to treat it Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan If the ball of your foot is painful and inflamed, you may have FOOT HEALTH metatarsalgia, also known as ball of foot pain. Symptoms include: • · Burning, sharp or aching pain in the ball of your foot -- just behind your toes.

• · Your pain is worse when you stand and better when you rest.

• · Your toes may be numb, tingling or have shooting pain.

• · It could feel like a pebble is stuck in your foot.

What causes metatarsalgia?

Intense physical fitness, especially running, and training in worn-out shoes can increase your risk as can having high arches, a second toe that is longer than your big toe, bunions and hammertoes. Other contributors include tight calf muscles, which can cause an Achilles tendon to not allow the foot to extend when walking or running; excess weight; shoes that don’t fit; and stress fractures in your foot, or a Morton’s neuroma.

Treating ball of foot pain Metatarsalgia shares symptoms with several other foot conditions. To get an accurate diagnosis, you will want to schedule an appointment. Once we confirm the cause of pain, we’ll begin a treatment plan.

Resting and changing or padding your shoes, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications and the RIE plan (rest, ice and elevation) may offer pain relief. If your Achilles tendon is causing ball of foot pain, calf stretching exercises need to be a part of any regimen. Low-impact sports such as swimming may be prescribed as you recover.

Custom orthotics can take pressure off the balls of your feet while offering pain relief. MLS Laser Therapy may be an option to relieve pain and promote faster healing.

If noninvasive treatment plans don’t offer enough relief, foot surgery may be needed to get you walking comfortably again.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@westfieldfoot.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Gregory Hancock, it seemed natural to create pieces about the uncertainty everyone has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PERFORMANCE “We’ve created a specific piece for the time that we are in right now and the things we’ve experienced the last few months,” he said.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present four performances of “Dances for a New World: Part One” Oct. 22-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The performances will be followed by “Dances for a New World: Part Two” Jan. 14-16, 2021 and “Dances for a New World: Part Three” April 1. The season closes with “There’s No Place Like Home.”

“All four pieces are interconnected in a way,” Hancock said.

“The first part is all new dances and choreography that reflect the times that we’ve been in the last few months, the isolation, the fear of how art is going to come back. There’s been a lot of feelings I’ve had and the dancers have had, and (we) try to create those feelings and emotions in this new piece.”

Hancock said there is a lot of eclectic music and one big piece.

There is no intermission in the 75-minute show.

There is no partnering and dancers aren’t allowed to touch.

“At first, it was challenging, and I was little discouraged on how we do that,” Hancock said. “Then, I decided to look at what we can do instead of what we can’t do. It’s been a creative, enjoyable process for me to create this new work. I think people will be surprised by the performance. It’s a new departure for the company.

“A lot of our pieces are story driven or narrative driven. While this does have a narrative, it’s much more abstract than most of our pieces.”

Hancock said the narrative is clear with everyone experiencing social distancing and isolation.

“I think the audiences will be able to relate to the piece and what is presented on stage,” he said. “It’s safe to come back to (The Tarkington). We’re bringing beauty back to the world.

There’s some emotional things in the piece, but it is hopeful and inspiring.”

Music variety ranges from avant garde to classical.

“Even our performers are social distancing on stage,” said Hancock, adding that dancers and the audience will wear face masks.

The dance studio closed March 13 and didn’t reopen until September.

“We had essentially six months off, and being in a physical career, that’s like six years off for other people,” company dancer Abbie Lessaris said. “Physically, it has been extremely challenging for us to have that much time off and then to jump back into

Civic Theatre Ghost Light Cabaret, benefit for Civic Theatre, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, virtual live performance from The Tarkington, Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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Indy Opera presents ‘Wings of Love’ editorial@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre dancer Abbie Lessaris will perform in “Dances for a New World: Part One.” (Photo by Lydia Moody)

rehearsing full time and prepare a show. I think dancers are passionate, strong people, and we didn’t want our art to be silenced anymore.

“We got back in the studio and it was a long, hard process to start feeling physically capable as we were before, but we all pushed through.”

Lessaris said there are two parts of the show where a screen of plexiglass moves around the stage but is always separating two dancers from each other.

“I think that physical image will really resonate with the audience because it’s really in your face,” she said.

Lessaris is thrilled to be back with her co-workers.

“We’re a company that is a family, so being away from our co-workers was like being away from our family,” she said. “We’re letting everyone know the Center is taking procedures to be safe.

We’re ready to share our art again. We hope the audience is ready to return and see us finally dancing again.”

Capacity in the 500-seat hall is limited to 122 for each show to create social distancing between seats. Performances are at 7 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 24.

The Indianapolis Opera will present a virtual night of celebration called “Wings of Love” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17. The event will feature world-class performers such as tenor Ganson Salmon and bass/baritone Rafael Porto, along with the talented Indianapolis Opera Resident Artists.

Performers will sing songs from popular musicals and operas. Virtual guests also will have an opportunity to bid on unique silent auction items until 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17.

Salmon is an Indianapolis Opera Resident Artist alumni from 2016. Porto was most recently a headliner at Opera at the Park.

The Indianapolis Opera is presenting the event free. However, Indianapolis Opera officials are requesting each guest to consider making a donation of $250, the cost of an Opera Ball ticket, to support the ongoing programs of the Indianapolis Opera such as the Resident Artists Program.

For more, visit indyopera.org.

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Alexandra Hudson figures this is a perfect time in American history for this exhibit.

“Some Books Make Us Free” is an ART exhibition of artistic interpretation of rare books at the Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis.

“I’m thrilled to be involved in this initiative of the Harrison Center which is able to marry all the things that I love, which Hudson is classic ideas of human freedom and human dignity, rare books and great works of antiquity that contribute to the freedom that we enjoy today and also art and civil discourse,” said Hudson, who is serving as Harrison Center’s Scholar in Residence. “We have commissioned local artists to interpret and respond to and bring to life the themes of these rare books.”

Visitors can view rare books from which the commissioned art will be inspired, including an 18th-century edition of the “Magna Carta;” an early edition of Samuel

(1841), is on display at the “Some Books Make Us Free” exhibit. (Submitted photo)

Johnson’s famous “English Dictionary;” first edition of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s “The Social Contract;” a first edition of Henry David Thoreau’s work; and an original, first edition of Alexis de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America.”

Partners include Harrison Center, Sagamore Institute, The Remnant Trust, Indiana Historical Society, Women4Change and the Indiana Bar Foundation “Harrison Center is eager to spark a public conversation about this important issue.

We are thankful for the strong partnerships that have made this possible,” Harrison Center Executive Director Joanna Taft said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel photographer Roben Bellomo didn’t want a traditional art gallery.

Bellomo and Dallas-based phoART tographer Jim Hamel wanted a more creative approach to their gallery, providing experiences through the art.

“We wanted a place where everybody could engage in some way, shape or form,” Bellomo said. “We are doing quarterly exhibits of limited pieces. The opening collection is part of a perspective series, which plays on the way we all experience the world in different ways. We were on a trip to Ireland last year for two weeks. We went to all the same places and at all the same time.

What we were trying to do was show how differently we saw what we saw and how differently we captured it. Maybe we should take more time talking and listening to how other people experience the world instead of thinking it’s all the same.”

BEHN Gallery, 2149 Glebe St., Suite 100, opened last month in the Village of West Clay in Carmel.

The gallery’s name is derived from the

From left, Roben Bellomo, Adrienne Bellomo, Susan Fesmire and Jim Hamel at BEHN Gallery’s grand opening. (Submitted photo)

initials of the names for Bellomo and his wife Adrienne’s children, Neva and Bodhi, and Hamel and his wife Susan Fesmire’s children, Elizabeth and Hannah.

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It also provides a symbol of the little-known contribution of African slaves to Indian architecture.

Ahmedabad is in Gujarat, a state along the northwest coast of India. In 1411, Ahmad Shah I, the sultan of Gujarat and a member of the Muzaffarid Dynasty, erected the Bhadra Fort on the east bank of the Sabarmati River and founded the surrounding town, which he named Ahmedabad, as his new capital. By this time, Gujarat was home to slaves known as “Hapshi,” who had been captured near the Horn of Africa. Rulers of the Muzaffarid Dynasty used the Hapshi as bodyguards, and some rose to high positions in the military and the government. By 1537, as many as 5,000 Hapshis were working for the sultan of Gujarat. When Muzzafar Shah III became sultan in 1561, he gave a Hapshi named Sidì Saiyyed an important

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REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Development Standards Variance from sections 6.2.2.A, 6.2.2.B, and 6.2.2.C of the City of Fishers UDO to exceed the allotted gross floor area and maximum allowed height for an accessory structure on the subject property.

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NOW HIRING COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

Seeking experienced, mature person to walk dogs and care for cats.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

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Carmel Clay Schools Central Maintenance 260 Days per year, 8 hours per day. $26.76 - $31.29 based on experience level.

Medical, dental and vision benefits.

Maintenance of Educational facilities within the District including HVAC/Electrical.

Minimum HS Diploma/GED and 5 to 7 years experience in varied maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of tools, materials and methods.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Valid Driver’s License and Criminal History check.

Contact Ron Farrand, Director of Facilities & Transportation rfarrand@ccs.k12.in.us Apply at www.ccs.k12.in.us/careers

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