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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Tourism has partnered with local businesses throughout the county to offer packages, CELEBRATION discounts, fun date ideas for couples, family outings and more for Valentine’s Day. Nickel Plate Arts in Noblesville was eager to take advantage of the holiday and offer something special for couples and families.

“Valentine’s Day has historically been one of our signature events for the year,” Nickel Plate Arts Executive Director Aili McGill said.

“In previous years, we had great programs where we would bring artists into our campus and have them lead art activities for couples. The couples can go station to station and learn styles of art. That’s always been so much fun.”

But due to COVID-19, McGill said the organization couldn’t host couples for the Valentine’s Day event this year because of limited space.

“Our campus is very small. It’s always a very intimate experience in the past and not something we can do during COVID, so we decided this was the next best way to replicate all the fun of that program while also supporting local businesses,” McGill said.

Nickel Plate Arts is offering various date night kits for couples and families ranging

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

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An example of one of the build-it-yourself dessert kits from 9th Street Bistro. (Submitted photo)

from $25 to $150. Each kit includes various art projects and music playlists for couples or families to participate together. Some packages include pottery painting options or a build-it-yourself dessert kit from 9th Street Bistro. There also are various items people can choose to add to their kit.

“It’s a great way to showcase the local art community,” McGill said.

“Pulling out all the stops” Hamilton County Tourism President and CEO Brenda Myers said she thinks the tourism organization’s partners have gone above and beyond with their creative ideas.

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but everybody has pulled out all the stops, and it was really fun to see and really fun to talk to my spouse and say, ‘Which one of these do you want to do?’” Myers said. “It’s nice to have something to look forward to.”

Even before the pandemic, Myers said Hamilton County Tourism planned to ramp up marketing for Valentine’s Day because President’s Day weekend and Valentine’s Day weekend coincided, and Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend.

“We got excited and hopeful, not knowing at the time whether we would be locked down or coming out of it, but we are coming into a more positive direction with the pandemic,” Myers said. “So, I think everybody’s hopeful. And the other thing is, unlike the other holidays, this holiday can be done with your (immediate) family, with your bubble, and how we could promote the fact that you could really have a safe, bright spot in the middle of winter was really important to us.

“Our partners have been really creative.

They have come up with some wonderful, affordable, accessible ways to take a break from all of the stress and really get out there safely and enjoy the holiday. It’s not only a mental break for our residents, it’s also another way to help our local businesses make it through this winter. I think the planets must have aligned with this one because of the weekend and when it is.”

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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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Area school districts could save millions of dollars if a bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) becomes law.

EDUCATION Senate Bill 2 passed the Indiana Senate with a 41-6 vote on Feb. 2. If approved by the House of Representatives and signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb, the legislation would provide 100 percent of the state’s per-student funding for public schools whose students have transitioned to virtual education for part or all of the 2020-21 school year as long as those students weren’t already virtual learners prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Bill 2 could save school districts millions, as current law states that schools can only receive 85 percent of funding per student if those students receive 50 percent or more of their education virtually.

Noblesville Schools could save more than $5 million if the

bill is passed.

“We’re thankful that the Indiana legislature has taken up the issue of fully funding students who are learning virtually this year due to the COVID pandemic. The majority of our 10,000-plus students are learning either exclusively online or through an alternating in-person/virtual schedule,” a statement from Noblesville Schools reads. “If these students were not fully funded, Noblesville Schools would stand to lose approximately $5.5 million dollars. That would be a devastating blow in a year where COVID management has caused expenses to soar and our staff is working harder than ever to serve students. It is likely that we will continue to have a need for some COVID-related virtual learning into next school year, and are hopeful that lawmakers will take that into consideration as they work to best support schools during this difficult time.”

Noblesville Schools isn’t the only district that could benefit in Hamilton County.

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Mayor Chris Jensen and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce recently a breakfast Jan. 29 at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano to honor former Congresswoman Susan Brooks for her eight years serving Indiana’s 5th District. Jensen proclaimed the day “Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks Day” in Noblesville. Jensen also presented Brooks with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award on from Gov. Eric Holcomb. The award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the governor and is a personal tribute traditionally given to those who have rendered distinguished service to the state or to the governor. Pictured, Jensen and chamber members present Brooks with the award. (Submitted photo)

Hamilton Southeastern Schools also could save money.

WWS CFO Brian Tomamichel said the WWS district fully supports Senate Bill 2.

“We’ve structured our learning models to support the health and safety of our students, families and staff, so we stand to see a $1.8 million funding deficit if the bill is not passed,” Tomamichel said. “A majority of that amount comes from the fact that our middle and high school hybrid plan has grades 7-12 students receiving in-person instruction 40 percent of the time, which falls below of the 51 percent mark, making the entire WHS and WMS population qualify as virtual students even though most attend classes in-person.”

HSE Schools could lose more than $2 million if the bill is not passed, and Carmel Clay Schools could lose $2.9 million.

The bill was assigned to the Ways and Means Committee. After it goes through the committee process, it will be heard by the House of Representatives at a future undetermined date. For more, visit iga.in.gov.

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test on Day 5, 6 or 7 of their illness, or a negative rapid antigen test upon returning to school on Day 8.

State officials announced during a Feb. In addition to supporting schools, state 3 virtual press briefing they will send face officials announced a portal link at coronamasks, rapid virus.in.gov will be opened to supply PANDEMIC COVID-19 tests and critical infrastructure businesses other supplies to with KN95 masks and hand sanitizIndiana schools to help slow the er. Industries eligible to receive the spread of the disease. supplies include law enforcement, More than 1 million KN95 masks, public safety, first responders and which filter significantly more partimore. Visit the website for a full list cles and aerosols than cloth or paof applicable industries.

Holcomb per masks, will be sent to schools, Vaccine update enough for 10 masks each for all teachers, State officials said residents with coadministrators and staff, state officials morbidities will be considered for COVID-19 said. Another 600,000 masks will go to chilvaccine eligibility. dren in kindergarten through sixth grade.

So far, Indiana has opted to vaccinate its Hand sanitizer will also be sent to schools. oldest residents first. Hoosiers 65 and older, BinaxNOW cards will be sent to schools, along with health care workers, long-term allowing them to quickly test for positive care residents and first responders who are cases on location. Schools will receive regularly called to the scene of an emergenan initial 120 tests and can order more if cy to render medical assistance, are now needed. An estimated 256,000 tests will be eligible to receive vaccinations. shipped to schools the week of Feb. 8.

“There are millions of people going to State health officials said data indicates work every day who want to get vaccinatCOVID-19 spread in classrooms has been ed, and we want them to be vaccinated,” limited throughout the pandemic.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said during the “One school district in southern Indiana briefing. “So, the faster that we get (more reported that nearly 98 percent of more doses), and the more that we get, the more than 1,900 students who were quarantined we will (open eligibility).” never became ill and that nearly threeBox said when all eligible Hoosiers can fourths of staff quarantines were due to ex- schedule appointments, the state will posures that occurred outside of the school weigh factors other than age when considsetting,” Indiana State Health Commissioner ering the next group who will be granted Dr. Kristina Box eligibility.

Box said the limited spread of the virus “Unfortunately, we also have millions in close quarters indicates reduced spacof Hoosiers who have underlying medical ing has not resulted in increased cases in conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, schools. She also said 14-day quarantines cancer, kidney disease, or dialysis, that have placed an ongoing burden on schools, puts them at a greater chance of severe students and families, so Indiana will no illness from COVID,” Box said. “We start to longer require quarantine or contact tracing look at those comorbidities, and as we conif students and teachers remain at least tinue to move down with that age-group, 3 feet apart and are wearing a mask at all we will be adding comorbidities so that we times classrooms. are including those individuals.”

Quarantine rules still apply to exposures Box said the state’s vaccine allocation that occur at lunch, athletics, band, choir or advisory committee will determine when any other school setting, or if teachers and people with comorbidities who are younger students have removed their masks. than eligible age groups can receive vacciThe Indiana State Dept. of Health now nations. State officials indicated teachers recommends three quarantine options first and critical infrastructure personnel would outlined by the Centers for Disease Control likely not be prioritized in the next group and Prevention for schools. The ISDH still because the state does not anticipate rerecommends a 14-day quarantine, but the ceiving enough vaccine. department now says students and teach“So, so much depends on how much vacers may commit to a 10-day quarantine as cine we receive and the response of eligible long as they have no symptoms and wear a Hoosiers,” Box said. mask at all times, or a seven-day quarantine To schedule an immunization appointif they receive a negative PCR nasal swab ment, visit ourshot.in.gov or call 2-1-1.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES HCSWCD holds annual meeting — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct its annual meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 18. The HCSWCD Board Supervisors are encouraging the public to attend the meeting virtually. Limited in-person attendance will be allowed at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in the O.V. Winks & Annex buildings at 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

The HCSWCD Board of Supervisors will highlight the district successes of 2020, present awards to conservation partners as well as recognize the service of past and present district staff. Registration is free. RSVP by Feb. 16 at hamiltonswcd.org. For more, contact Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District at soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or by calling 317-773-2181.

Indiana Fire Chiefs Association, Methodist Sports Medicine announce partnership — The Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and Methodist Sports Medicine recently announced their partnership. This partnership will bring Methodist Sports Medicine’s expertise and resources to the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and its members. Methodist Sports Medicine will provide seminars, programming and training for the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association across the entire state. To become a member of the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association, call 877-733-1850 or join online at indfirechiefs.org/index.html.

For more information on Methodist Sports Medicine’s public safety programs, call 317-817-1200 or visit methodistsports.com/ tactical-athlete.

IEHA offering eight scholarships — Indiana Extension Homemakers Association, an organization affiliated with the Purdue Extension Service, is offering eight $500 scholarships to Indiana homemakers who are 25 or older. The scholarships are to be used to complete education or upgrade vocational skills. One must be admitted, or cleared for admission, to an academic or vocational school which is state-licensed or accredited. Preference will be given to a person studying at an undergraduate level.

Scholarships will be awarded with regard for financial need. Former winners may apply again. Scholarship applications may be obtained at the Purdue Extension Hamilton County office on the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville or online at ieha-families.org/programs.php.

Applications are due by March 15. For more, contact Purdue Extension Hamilton County at 317-776-0854.

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County director recognized news@currentnoblesville.com Hamilton County Director of Administration Dan Stevens has been named the 2020 Outstanding ACHIEVEMENT Supportive County Administrator of the Year by the Indiana Association of County Commissioners.

Stevens previously served as Hamilton County sheriff for eight years, and he has served as the director of administration for the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for the past 14 years.

“It is difficult to put into words how valuable Dan’s work and dedication has been to the citizens of Hamilton County,” Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger stated.

“His service has been instrumental in guiding and managing the growth and success of the county and his attention to detail has gained the respect of all.”

Stevens is an active member and leader within many civic groups, including the Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associ-

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ation and the Noblesville Noon Kiwanis. He also has been a member of the Noblesville Elks Club, Noblesville Moose, Hamilton County F.O.P. Lodge 103, Riverview Hospital Foundation Board, Chaucie’s Place and the Hamilton County Correction Advisory Board.

Stevens is a lifetime member of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association.

NHS principal receives award news@currentnoblesville.com Noblesville High School principal Craig McCaffrey recently received the Outstanding Administrator of the ACHIEVEMENT Year honor from the Indiana Music Education Association.

The honor recognizes a school leader’s contributions to the advancement of music education. In 2020, Noblesville Schools was recognized for the fifth consecutive year as a national Best Community for Music Education.

McCaffrey did not provide a statement about his recognition, but NHS Music Dept.

Chair Eric Thornbury, who nominated McCaffrey for the award, said he was a deserving recipient.

“I couldn’t think of a better candidate or a better time for Dr. McCaffrey to win the Indiana Music Educators Outstanding Administrator award,” Thornbury stated. “He has always been a huge supporter and advocate for the music programs at Noblesville High School, but his support of our program during this unprecedented time has really set him apart. While other schools are struggling to continue offering music instruction, Dr. McCaffrey made a commit-

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Walmart receives COVID-19 vaccines — The Walmart at 16865 Clover Rd., Noblesville received COVID-19 vaccines and began inoculating patients Jan. 26. The vaccinations are only available to state-designated groups and not the general public.

Humane Society releases 2020 numbers — The Humane Society for Hamilton County recently released its numbers for 2020.

The HSHC had an intake of 3,223 cats and dogs during 2020 and 2,181 of those animals were adopted. The HSHC team reunited 445 lots pets with their families, and the HSHC received 574 animals from other Indiana shelters. The HSHC’s Survivor Program funds lifesaving and emergency medical care to animals in need, and in 2020, it provided services for 1,440 animals. Canines spent 174 days in training with Paws & Play and PetSuites. For more, visit hamiltonhumane.com.

Kindergarten registration to open — Noblesville Schools opened 2021-2022 enrollment for kindergartners and other students new to the district Feb. 1. Enrollment remains open through March 12. Children must be at least 5 years of age on or before Aug. 1 in order to enroll for kindergarten.

Parents will enroll virtually and evening Spanish interpreter services will be available. For more, visit noblesvilleschools.org or call 317-773-3171.

Old Town Design Group establishes scholarship — Old Town Design Group has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton, Boone or Johnson County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. Applications are being accepted through March 19.

For more or to request an application, please email casey@oldtowncompanies.com.

NCL opens scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior in Boone or Hamilton counties who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. Applicants will have until Feb. 15 to apply. The winner will be notified in March. NCL was formed to encourage mothers and daughters to build relationship and leadership skills, while serving together in their community. The scholarship allows the chapter to recognize others outside of NCL that hold the same values of community service, leadership and cultural experiences. To apply, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/ crossroads/.

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Project: Road rehabilitation Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street will be closed for two separate phases for road rehabilitation.

The first phase is from west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate Road. This phase has reopened. The second phase is from west of Deming Road to west of Devaney Road.

Expected completion: The second phase is expected to begin in the spring.

Project: 146th Street at Ind. 37 Location: All left turn lanes are restricted on Ind. 37 and on 146th Street with traffic moved to the interior lanes.

Through traffic and right turns on Ind. 37 and 146th Street will remain open. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes for all left turn access. For more about the State Road 37 Improvement Project and to receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com.

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Expected completion: This phase of the State Road 37 Improvement Project will continue into 2021. The overall State Road 37 Improvement Project will be complete in 2022.

Project: 96th Street resurfacing and median island project Location: Periodic, short-term closures will occur along 96th Street as signal work continues east of I-69. Drivers are encouraged to use caution driving through the area.

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Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Expected completion: Jersey Street will be closed for the remainder of the Grand Junction Plaza construction.

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

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Enjoying retirement after surgery for back pain Patient describes life after back surgery at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital George Frampton recalls when his back pain started affecting his everyday life. He said he would often walk around with his co-workers during lunch but struggled to keep up. And at his daughter’s wedding, he said he had trouble standing while his family posed for photos.

“I was very debilitated,” said George. “Over time, I was working and walking stooped over. I felt like I was becoming a spectacle.”

At his doctor’s recommendation, and with much thought by himself and his wife, Chris, George underwent spinal reconstruction surgery at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. George said he was extremely pleased with the personalized care he received.

“The nurses and doctors interacted so well with both me and my wife, and included her in all conversations.”

— George Frampton, who had spinal reconstruction surgery at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

George said he is now able to stand upright and is enjoying retirement with his wife.

“At the end of last February, my wife and I drove to Florida,” said George. “I was able to do a lot of things that I probably could never have done before the surgery.”

“When patients have gotten to the point where nothing else is cutting it, including injections, physical therapy and bracing, it may be the right time to have a discussion with your doctor about surgery,” said John DePowell, MD, a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of complex spinal disorders.

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The Hamilton County Health Dept. moved its vaccine clinic into the 4-H Fairgrounds’ Exhibition Hall Feb. 1. The PANDEMIC clinic was originally set up at the Annex Building at the fairgrounds.

The move will provide more space for vaccine clinic operations.

“The county’s buildings and grounds crew has been working nonstop to help get the new clinic set up,” stated Christian Walker, emergency preparedness coordinator for the Hamilton County Health Dept. “Anyone with an appointment next week should plan to come to the new facility. New signage will be installed to help get people where they need to go.”

Hamilton County is allotted 800 doses of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine per week, and it expects that number to double by midmonth. The Exhibition Hall has six times the space of the Annex Building and will allow the health department to administer up to 3,600 doses per week.

“Moving to this larger space will allow us to scale up quickly once more vaccine becomes available,” Walker stated. “Supply is our only hinderance to getting more people vaccinated at this point.”

Vaccines are administered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the fairgrounds. Health care providers, first responders and people of 70 and older can register for an appointment at ourshot. in.gov, by calling 2-1-1, through AARP or through their local libraries.

DISPATCH Yelp Indy, Hamilton County Tourism partner on best pizza — Yelp Indy and Hamilton County Tourism have partnered to create a list of the best pizza places in Hamilton County using Yelp Data. National Pizza Day is Feb. 9. Passione, at 11640 Brooks School Rd., Fishers, ranked No. 1. To browse the full list, visit visithamiltoncounty.com/blog/ post/yelps-best-places-for-pizza-in-hamilton-county-indiana/.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Health Dept. conducted a virtual town hall Jan. 27 to inform county residents about COVID-19 vaccines and answer frequently asked questions.

HCHD Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Christian Walker, Interim Administrator Jason LeMaster and Health Education Specialist Jim Ginder provided information during the program.

Since COVID-19 vaccines became available in Hamilton County last month, 30,348 doses have been administered, which is Walker the second highest in the state behind Marion County. Nearly 480,000 Hoosiers have been vaccinated as of press time.

Ginder said approximately 16 percent of people have experienced mild symptoms, such as a low-grade fever, fatigue or soreness, following the immunizations. Ginder said even people who have recovered from Ginder COVID-19 should still consider receiving the vaccine because it is unknown how long COVID-19 antibodies stay in the body. The vaccines are produced by Pfizer and Moderna.

The Pfizer vaccine requires two doses given a minimum of 21 days apart. Ginder said with both vaccines, the second dose can be given up to 42 days after the first dose, but immunity cannot be guaranteed if the doses are further apart. The Pfizer vaccine is not offered by the health department because it is required to be stored at minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit. Hospitals Riverview Health and IU Health have the ability to store the Pfizer vaccine, so they offer both vaccines.

The Pfizer vaccine provides 95 percent protection against COVID-19. Patients are fully protected seven days after they receive their second dose. The vaccine is available for patients 16 and older.

The Moderna vaccine also requires two doses. The second dose is given at least 28 days after the first dose. The Moderna vaccine provides 94-percent protection against the virus, and patients are fully protected two weeks after receiving the second dose. The vaccine is approved for people 18 and older. The Moderna vaccine is stored at a temperature of minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ginder overviewed other vaccines in clinical trials that have not been granted emergency authorization by the FDA. Vaccines in development include those by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson, which are expected to be the next two vaccines to be approved. They are both in the third stage of clinical trials, and Ginder said he hopes they will be approved by mid-March. Vaccines by Novavax and Sanofi are further behind in clinical trials. Ginder said the four vaccines in the works are not mRNA vaccines.

Howard and Eddie Patterson were among the first patients to be vaccinated at Hamilton County Health Dept.’s vaccine clinic. (Submitted photos)

Carmel Fire Dept. staff member Jon Alverson vaccinates a patient.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will these vaccines work against different variants of the virus?

Maybe. Research studies are underway that show the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may work against new COVID-19 variants, but more clinical data is needed.

How long will the vaccine protect me?

Clinical trials are being conducted to see how long immunity from the vaccines lasts.

How do we know the vaccine is safe, and what are the chances of an allergic reaction?

Both vaccines have received authorization for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after completing multi-staged clinical trials.

Ginder said out of all patients vaccinated at the Hamilton County’s site at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville, no one has experienced allergic reactions.

If someone were to experience a severe reaction, such as anaphylactic shock, the health department has basic emergency supplies on hand, a doctor is present and other response measures are in place.

Patients are screened prior to receiving the vaccine, and they must wait 15 to 30 minutes after receiving it before leaving to ensure they do not have an allergic reaction.

When can those with underlying health conditions receive the vaccine?

The Hamilton County Health Dept. is following the state’s instruction, so the vaccine is only available to those ages 70 and older, health care professionals and first responders.

When will herd immunity occur?

Herd immunity is expected to occur when 70 percent of the state’s population has been vaccinated.

Currently, only 7 percent of the population has been vaccinated.

How can I register for the vaccine?

Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can register at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 2-1-1. Residents also can register by calling the AARP or local libraries, where librarians are undergoing training to assist patients with scheduling their vaccine.

Should I make multiple appointments to receive the vaccine?

No. The health department requests patients only make one appointment for their vaccine, as some people are making five or six appointments to shop for the best vaccine, and that delays the vaccine process for others.

Where can I get vaccinated?

County sites include the Ascension St. Vincent in Noblesville, the Fishers Health Dept. clinic, the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, IU Health North, Riverview Health, two Meijer locations – one on West Carmel Drive in Carmel and one on Mercantile Boulevard Noblesville and a Walmart location on Clover Road Noblesville.

What does the vaccine cost?

The vaccine is free, but insured patients should still bring their insurance card. Uninsured patients also can receive the vaccine at no cost.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister and closest international confidant and ally of President Ronald Reagan, often referred to them as the “loyal opposition.” Of course, she was describing the members of her rival political party. Those were the good people who spent most of their day attacking her personally and her policies tirelessly. Was she likely a fan? Probably not.

Although her cabinet was not well regarded by the mostly wealthy men who opposed her from the liberal Labor Party, Thatcher knew that they remained, above all, “loyal” to their oath to England above their self-interest. The Crown ruled, just as it had done for centuries.

Everyone agreed.

With March Madness approaching, we all take sides. Joe is a Purdue fan and Jill loves IU. OK. They must have their reasons. But what if Joe hates Jill for her transgression? And what if Jill works to punish Joe for his support of the Black & Gold? Take up arms! Buy profane T-shirts meant to offend! Cover the family wagon with bumper stickers, not in support of the home team, but in an attempt at bold affront to theirs! Jill will cheer for any team that is playing Purdue. Run them off the court! Joe feels the same, his hatred for all things Cream & Crimson fills his heart and the pages of his Facebook account.

So, what of the “loyalty” to our fine state and to our fellow Hoosiers? Could we temper our contempt by constraining it to those outings where our team is confronted with them on the field? Do we have to express our animus endlessly? Sure, wave the flag for the alma mater. Yet, is their abject destruction really to our benefit? Shared power disrupts corruption. Absolute power, well, we all know the rest.

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

An introvert’s night out Commentary by Danielle Wilson Longtime readers will know that I fully embrace my introvert self. I take no shame in Irish goodbyes, consistently HUMOR decline social engagements and love few things more than reading a trashy Nora Roberts’ novel alone in the wonderfully reclusive confines of my bedroom. That said, even I am beginning to long for a return to the pre-pandemic days of restaurants and parties and people (please note that this wistfulness does not apply, and will never apply, to hugging, because that kind of personal-space invasion is downright loathsome).

So, when my brother-in-law and his wife invited us for chili to celebrate Doo’s birthday, 80 percent of me was truly excited to go. Their entire household had already had COVID-19 at Thanksgiving. It was a Saturday and I literally had nothing else to do except grade history papers on the pros and cons of the ’50s. Blecht. Bring on the beans and chocolate cake!

Honestly, the evening was delightful.

Besides the obvious benefit of having a legitimate reason to shower and apply mascara, I was able to engage in face-to-face conversations with real human beings and enjoy a hearty meal in a comfortable space that wasn’t my own house, classroom or minivan. Was I ready to leave a full hour before we actually did? Yes. Nine o’clock calls to me with the sweet voice of a lover regardless of my location. And was I utterly exhausted by the time we returned home?

Of course. Social interaction drains me to my very core.

But was indulging a brief return to normalcy worth it? Absolutely. Even this introvert is hoping for a swift end to isolation.

Peace out.

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

Besides the obvious benefit of having a legitimate reason to shower and apply mascara, I was able to engage in face-to-face conversations with real human beings and enjoy a hearty meal in a comfortable space that wasn’t my own house, classroom or minivan.

Editor, I readily admit I hate wearing a face mask. It’s uncomfortable, unflattering and fogs up my glasses. However, I wear it because the alternative is worse — contracting COVID-19.

From reports of family and friends who have had the virus, it’s nothing I or anyone else wants to contract.

Most businesses these days require customers to wear a mask before entering. I’m learning that’s where the vigilance ends. Once inside the business, people pull their masks down under their noses, below their chins or remove them altogether, all with no impunity from the proprietors. Are people aware that they can breathe the COVID-19 droplets in or out through their noses?

Why would anyone risk such a deadly disease in the name of fashion, inconvenience, or worse, political expediency?

To everyone who cavalierly wears their mask where it will do no good, I beg you, pull up your mask! You will be safer and so will those around you.

Pamela Jackson, Noblesville

Why would anyone risk such a deadly disease in the name of fashion, inconvenience, or worse, political expediency?

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“Mary Ellen, have you seen the lid to the toilet seat?”

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“This morning, after I brushed my teeth.”

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Back to my wife’s project of trying to match container parts.

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— Mark Twain) “Mary Ellen, what’s that hint of orange in all these containers?”

“That’s just marinara sauce stains that won’t come out.”

“Well, if all those containers are stained and ugly, you really should throw them out.

What good are they?”

“Boy, that sock analogy still hasn’t sunk in, has it?”

It reached the point where I couldn’t stand it anymore. The shuffling and rattling were disturbing my Sunday nap, so I marched into the kitchen.

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All about wounds: The difference between acute and chronic Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan A wound can be categorized in two ways: acute or chronic. A specific event is usually the cause of an acute FOOT HEALTH wound, and this type of wound usually heals without delay. A chronic wound, however, is persistent. It can last a month or longer.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel resident Carly Masterson is eager to show her skills pulling double duty in Civic Theatre’s producTHEATER tion of “Pride & Prejudice.”

“I love being able to show my versatility when playing two different roles, especially at Civic,” said Masterson, who plays Jane Bennet and Miss De Bourgh. “Being in ‘Much Ado About

Nothing’ (in February 2020) and ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ I have found a lot of similarities between Hero and Jane. They are two women who fall in love at first sight and receive proposals. They each have their own unique personalities, but the similarities are uncanny, so when the opportunity arises to play another character who is the polar opposite, I am so excited.

“Miss De Bourgh is the absolute furthest away you could get from Jane, and although she’s on stage for only a couple of scenes, they are the most fun.”

The production of “Pride & Prejudice” will be streamed live from The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel at 7 p.m. on Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. An on-demand option will be available for viewing starting Feb. 14.

The production is Masterson’s second appearance in “Pride & Prejudice,” having performed in it at Ball State University.

“While my best friend was cast as Jane, I was cast as her nemesis Caroline Bingley, another polar opposite of Jane,” the Carmel High School graduate said. “Caroline was snarky and crude, but Jane is kind, sweet and a great person to be around. Funny enough, Emily Rogge Tzucker, Civic’s director of ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ was the dialect and movement coach for that production. That was the first time we had ever worked together, and I am so glad I get to work with her again.”

Tzucker also directed “Much Ado About Nothing” for Civic last year.

“It was so nice to be in rehearsal with her again,” Masterson said of Tzucker. “She was my professor at Ball State, and it was so nice to be around someone who taught me so much. During my junior year, Emily’s class was the one where I finally gained confidence in my acting abilities. She is

a wonderful role model, and if she directs another show at Civic, you better believe I’m going to be in that audition room.”

Megan Tiller, a Zionsville resident, portrays Lizzy Bennet.

“Lizzy has been a dream and honor to bring to life,” Tiller said. “She beats to her own drum, despite what society expects and I really admire that.”

This is Tiller’s first time working on “Pride & Prejudice.”

“I love Kate Hamill’s adaptations of dramatic works and Emily Tzucker’s direction,” Tiller said. “I think our audiences will be surprised and tickled by this take on ‘Pride & Prejudice.’”

Tiller, a 2016 Zionsville Community High School graduate, said she began her love for Civic Theatre through the Junior Civic Program and Act One in the fifth grade when Civic was located at Marian University. She then moved on to the Young Artists Program through high school.

“During that time, I performed in over seven productions. ‘Pride & Prejudice’ marks my eighth show on the Civic stage, and I couldn’t be more excited,” she said.

“I have been performing for as long as I can remember. I started out taking dance lessons at The Village Dance Studio, and the rest is history. I just recently graduated from Ball State University in the BFA Musical Theatre class of 2020. I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”

Like the cast, Carmel resident Tzucker is glad to have a show despite having to wear face masks and practicing social distancing.

“The challenges in no way match our excitement to bring our community a piece of theater during this unprecedented time,” she said. “We have worked hard to create a safe space for our actors and artists that will allow our TE audience to feel like they are in the theater. The cast is a fantastic group.”

For more, visit civictheatre.org/p-and-p.

Carly Masterson performs as Jane and Miss De Bourgh in Civic Theatre’s production of “Pride & Prejudice.” (Submitted photo)

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‘Jazz Talk’ “Jazz Talk: The Standards of Jazz” will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in a free informal discussion through Zoom. The discussion features saxophonist Todd Williams and Doug Tatum, vice president of programming at the Center for the Performing Arts. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Civic Theatre Civic Theatre will present “Pride & Prejudice” as a livestream from The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing arts in Carmel at 7 p.m. on Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. An on-demand option will be available starting Feb. 14. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Mr. Daniel to appear in children’s concert in Carmel editorial@youarecurrent.com The Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam session will feature “Making Music with Mr. Daniel” at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Instruments will be provided, but children also are encouraged to bring their own to join in the jamboree. The child-centered musical joyride includes traditional songs and interactive games. Mr. Daniel’s concerts emphasize movement, humor, participation and good feelings all around.

Mr. Daniel, who is based in Indianapolis, has performed music for pre-school children since 2010.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com La Cañada Junior Theater, a children’s theater company operating out of Southern California THEATER for 12 years, is bringing “Newsies” to Zionsville.

The co-directors are Speedway resident Rick Barber and Indianapolis resident Chris Barber. They Rick Barber are not related but frequently work together.

The Saturday rehearsals will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m., starting Feb. 27 and will conclude with a performance May 22 at the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County/Zionsville Unit, 1575 Mulberry St. The performance will be live if safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic or streamed or recorded. There will be no rehearsal April 10.

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We’ve been working together on and off for seven years.”

Chris and Rick assist with the high school musicals at Fishers and Decatur Central and shows at Footlite Musicals.

Chris Barber Rick learned about the company when it placed information about a need on Indy Theater Community’s Facebook page.

Rick plans to reach out to local middle school music directors to get more children involved.

The students are divided into age groups of 5-8, 9-11 and 12 and older for the rehearsals.

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Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Anderson Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell. We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

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