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Compiled by Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Common Council met March 9 for its regularly scheduled council meeting. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

What happened: Mayor Chris Jensen announced a public information meeting for the Pleasant Street Extension Project.

What it means: The meeting is from 5 to 7:45 p.m. March 16 at Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. It is part of the federal environmental process for the project. Anyone interested in attending must pre-register. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

What happened: Hamilton County Township Association President Danielle Carey Tolan announced the association was set to open applications for the $10 million in federal assistance for Hamilton County renters at 9 a.m.

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What it means: The program is expected to help 3,000 renters in the county. For more, visit hctaindiana.com. For the full story, see page 12.

What happened: A public hearing was held on an ordinance to reestablish the cumulative capital development fund tax rate. The council unanimously approved the ordinance.

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What it means: Noblesville Controller Jeffrey Spalding presented on the ordinance and said it is a procedural action required by state law. The vote allows the tax rate for the cumulative capital fund to remain at the 5-cent level.

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What happened: A public hearing was held on the ordinance to reestablish the fire cumulative capital fund tax rate. The council unanimously approved the ordinance.

What it means: The agenda item also was a procedural action required by the state. It keeps the tax rate for the fire cumulative capital fund at 2 cents.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s noise ordinance.

What it means: City attorney Lindsey Bennett presented on some of the changes to the city’s noise ordinance. There are two separate ordinances — one for the Ruoff Music Center and one for the rest of the city. Changes include higher fines in commercial and industrial districts versus residential districts.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s code of ordinances.

What it means: City attorney Lindsey Bennett also presented and said some of the language in the ordinance was changed to reflect the city’s current practices.

What happened: The council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s code of ordinances.

What it means: In July 2020, the council made an adjustment to the sewer and trash utility rates and also increased the sewer and trash credits from $10 to $12 a month for those eligible, and up to 50 percent of trash costs. A new category was created for utility customers experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the expiration date for those receiving the hardship credits was Feb. 28. The amendment extends the expiration date to Dec. 31.

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By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidance for people who are fully vaccinated PANDEMIC against COVID-19.

Fully vaccinated people include those who have received two shots of Moderna’s or Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccines and those who have been inoculated with Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance, fully vaccinated people can gather indoors with other fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask. They can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household — such as when visiting relatives who

live together — without masks, unless any of those people, or anyone they live with, has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Fully vaccinated people who have been around someone who has COVID-19 do not need to stay away from others or get tested unless they have symptoms, according to the guidance. However, if they live in a group setting, such as a correctional or detention facility or group home, and are around someone who has COVID-19, they are advised to quarantine for 14 days and get tested, even if they don’t have symptoms of the disease.

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The CDC still recommends fully vaccinated people to practice proper mitigation efforts in most situations, including in public, when gathering with unvaccinated people from more than one household or when visiting an unvaccinated person who is at an increased risk of death or severe illness from COVID-19.

According to the guidance, fully vaccinated people should still avoid medium and large gatherings and consider delaying domestic and international travel. The CDC recommends everyone still monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and continue to follow workplace guidance.

“It seems like more and more we are

getting positive news,” Haughton said. “We are learning positive things, and I think this (guidance) is a positive indication that the vaccines are working.”

Haughton said the CDC has not issued additional guidance for those who have already had COVID-19 and recovered. She advises those people to continue social distancing, wear masks, avoid indoor spaces and wash their hands regularly.

As of March 8, 44,624 Hamilton County residents had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Dept. of Health.

The CDC cautioned that even though the three available vaccines have proven effective, more information is needed to see how effective they are against new variants of the disease.

Teachers eligible for vaccine

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com State health officials announced last week that Indiana has opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all teachers and other school staff, regardless PANDEMIC of age, through a federal grant.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eligible recipients include teachers and staff in pre-K through high school, child care centers, Head Start and Early Start programs staff, licensed child care providers, classroom aides, bus drivers, janitors, counselors, administrative staff, cafeteria workers and substitute teachers. Teachers and school staff were previously able to register for a vaccine through multiple pharmacies, such as Kroger, Meijer and Walmart, but were not granted eligibility.

The federal program’s goal is to inoculate every teacher and school staff member in the U.S. with at least one vaccine dose by the end of this month by utilizing companies with pharmacies in nearly all states,

allowing them to vaccinate teacher and school staff that had not previously been granted eligibility in some states. Vaccine doses allotted to the pharmacies are separate from doses given to state and local health departments.

To register or schedule an appointment, those eligible must visit the websites of pharmacies participating in the federal program; they cannot schedule an appointment through the state’s vaccination website, ourshot.in.gov.

State health officials also announced they have expanded eligibility to more Hoosiers with comorbidities.

“We have been working to ensure that Hoosiers that have specific conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID are able to get vaccinated,” Dr. Lindsay Weaver, the Indiana State Dept. of Health’s chief medical officer, said during a March 10 virtual press briefing.

The expanded list of Hoosiers with comorbidities who are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can be viewed at ourshot. in.gov. Those eligible will be contacted and given a link with which to register.

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Noblesville resident eager to fulfill Princess duties

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“That sparked my love for the Indy 500,” Score said.

Although most of the events and outThe more Elizabeth Score learned about reaches will be virtual, Score is eager to the 500 Festival Princess program, the more participate any way she can. she was sold.

“I’m so excited to make an im500 FESTIVAL “The 500 pact in any way I can at the 500 Festival seeks Festival,” Score said. “I love the 500 to provide life-enriching opportuFestival Kids Fit program. If we can nities to the Hoosier community,” make that happen in any aspect Score said. “That ability, along with in person, that is where my heart the professional development asis. I’m very passionate about being pect of the program, is absolutely physically active and maintaining Score wonderful. Everything they do from that kind of balanced lifestyle with youth programs up through adults is just diet and exercise. Passing that along to kids magnificent.” in the name of the 500 Festival would be The Noblesville resident is one of 33 500 really fun.”

Festival Princesses selected for 2021. Score, Score played basketball growing up and who attended Noblesville schools through competed briefly in Body and Training track eighth grade, graduated from Northpoint club.

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“I’m partnering with a couple of organizaScore, who took college credits during high tions to see how I can make an impact with school at Ivy Tech Community College, is an their organization,” Score said. “One of the Indiana University sophomore majoring in programs I’m excited to be partnering with law and public policy. is Hope Center Indy, a shelter for women The Princesses were selected through a in recovery for a lot of different things. competitive process consisting of a written They present a Christ-centered approach application and virtual interviews. to healing and reintegration into society. I Score, 19, became a race fan after she will have the honor to work with them to started dating 2020 Noblesville High School provide ad fun night, whether it’s virtual or graduate Brandon Pfeil. She went with in person.”

Pfeil’s family to the Indianapolis 500 in 2018 Each 500 Festival Princess receives and 2019. She also learned about activities a $1,000 scholarship, made possible by from Pfeil’s grandfather, Steve Kammeyer, Marlyne Sexton, an Indianapolis philanthrowho has been volunteering for the 500 Fespist and president of The Sexton Companies, tival and the race for several years. and the 500 Festival Foundation.

DISPATCHES 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.

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Hamilton County Democrats elect new committee news@currentnoblesville.com The Hamilton County Democrats have elected a new Hamilton County Democratic Central ComPOLITICS mittee. The new committee members are Chair Dayna Colbert of Fishers, Vice Chair Ronnie Saunders of Westfield, Secretary Sarah Russell Goddard of Colbert Noblesville and Treasurer Al Moore of Carmel.

A county party reorganization was conducted via a vote by Democratic precinct committeepersons in the county.

A press release states: Goddard “Their election marks a first for the county with Colbert serving as one of the youngest chairs at 31 and as a Black woman, both key demographics that have become the backbone of the Democratic Party nationwide in its recent success at capturing the Presidency and Congress. She also becomes the third Black

woman serving as a Democratic county chair in Indiana.”

“I am humbled that the precinct chairs and vice chairs are placing their trust in myself, Ronnie, Sarah and Al. We look forward to solidifying the Democratic presence here in Hamilton County,” Colbert stated. “This begins an exciting chapter for our county party as we aim to elevate leaders who Saunders are transparent, inclusive, diverse and committed to serving our communities.”

The committee is focusing on four key goals for 2021: Refreshing the message and brand to build trust for Democrats in (loMoore cal) communities, increasing member recruitment while continuing to engage volunteers, growing voter outreach to encompass voter education and building community relationships and revamping the candidate recruitment and training processes so quality candidates have the opportunity to succeed.

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Solarize Indiana to educate about federal tax credits

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Solarize Indiana will conduct a Zoom meeting March 17 to alert area residents about the extension CLEAN ENERGY of federal tax credits for solar panels.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

It will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit or send an email request to Carolyn Vann, cvann@bsu.edu or John Vann, jvann@bsu. edu. The Vanns are the co-chairpersons for Solarize Indiana.

During the meeting, area residents and business owners will learn how the federal

tax credit of 26 percent has been extended through 2021 and 2022 for installing solar panels on houses, farm structures and places of business.

“One of the main benefits of installing solar with the help of Solarize Indiana is group pricing. In addition to reducing the costs of installing a solar system, adding solar panels to structures permits more energy independence with less exposure to increasing utility bills,” Carolyn Vann stated.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES SWCD offers native plant kits, rain barrels for sale — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling native plant kits and rain barrels. Each native plant kit contains 50 native plant plugs for $125. Each kit contains 10 species of native perennials and can fill a space 50 to 150 square feet. Rain barrels are available for pre-order for $75. These re-purposed barrels capture rainwater from your downspout and roof and hold it for use at a later time.

Rain barrel water is great for watering plants and gardens or even washing the car. In peak summer months, a rain barrel can save around 1,300 gallons of free, naturally soft water for use. Pre-pay for a barrel and choose between gray, terra cotta, and black, 55-gallon rain barrels. Diverters systems for easily installation are also available for $25 and wooden pedestal stands are available for $30. Plant kit and rain barrel pre-orders can be placed online at hamiltonswcd.org. Orders for plants are due April 14 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 26. Orders will be available for pick up June 4 in Noblesville. All proceeds support conservation projects and education in Hamilton County.

TCC donates to local schools — Round Room LLC announced that all 526 of its TCC stores donated appreciation boxes to more than 500 schools across the nation during the company’s eighth annual Teachers Rock Supply Giveaway the week of Feb. 15. The event was organized to show support for teachers who are juggling many education hurdles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since 2014, TCC has donated more than 40,000 supply packs to teachers across the nation. Each participating TCC store partnered with a local school to donate supply packs valued at more than $360 each. The appreciation packs include many virtual and in-person teaching essentials including snacks, permanent markers, tissue packs, sticky notes, coffee and hand sanitizer.

Local schools receiving the packs are McCordsville Elementary School, New Britton Elementary in Fishers and Stony Creek Elementary School in Noblesville.

Shepherd’s Center accredited by United Way of Central Indiana — United Way of Central Indiana recently announced that Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County has been approved for accreditation and can apply for United Way grants in basic needs, family opportunity and social innovation as well as access training, technical assistance and capacity building programs.

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READY FOR A NEW VIEW? INDOT will use signage in several construction zones this year directing motorists to use zipper merging. (Submitted photo)

Motorists asked to use zipper merges in construction zones

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com INDOT will use signage to direct motorists to use zipper merging in several construction zones this year in an effort ROADS to promote safety and ease congestion.

A zipper merge occurs at the point of a road closure, with drivers taking turns entering the construction zone. Signs will alert drivers to use all lanes until the merge point, then direct them to take turns merging at that point.

Mallory Duncan, INDOT communications director for the Greenfield District, said that many people move out of a lane to be closed as soon as they see a sign about the closure, which can often be well before the closure point. Such early merges can lead to drastic changes in speed, unexpected lane switches, serious crashes and road rage.

“A zipper merge is a lot safer for people, and it’s a lot faster,” Duncan said. “We don’t get that queueing in the work zone, whether it’s up a ramp or actually on the interstate.”

According to INDOT, zipper merges are beneficial because they reduce speed differences between two lanes, reduce queue length by up to 40 percent, reduce congestion, create a sense of fairness and equity that all lanes are moving at the same rate and bring order to the merging process.

Duncan said INDOT is trying to educate the public about zipper merges before construction season begins because many drivers don’t fully understand how they work and can become offended by others who try to use them.

“A lot of people think (zipper merging) is

ZIPPER MERGE Drivers stay in their current lane until the designated merger point.

Drivers take turns moving into the open lane.

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Be respectful of those waiting to merge. They’re doing it right.

rude, but it’s actually a thing that can really help in construction zones,” she said.

Zipper merges are the “preferred” method for entering construction zones, Duncan said, but they aren’t always feasible, such as when backups are not present. Signage near the construction zone will alert drivers how to best navigate through the site.

Learn more about zipper merging and watch a video about how they work at bit. ly/INDOTZipperMerge.

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Grubb named BGCN board member of the year — Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville recently named Mike Grubb as the club’s board member of the year. Grubb has served on the club’s board of directors for 12 years. His efforts with BGCN’s Safety Committee during the pandemic ensured that the club’s doors were able to safely re-open to local youth in the summer of 2020.

BACKGROUND: Doug has been an athlete his entire life, having played multiple sports growing up and going on to play baseball in college. After blowing out both his ACL & MCL in rec basketball, Doug had continuous pain and issues with his Doug Vinton enjoys spending knee over the years. Being a baseball coach time being active with his family and on the field as a for 18 years, Doug needed to seek help so that baseball coach. he could get back to preferred pace of life. “Dr. Rettig was the school doctor at the high school where I coached at the time,” said Doug. “He was incredibly respected by everyone I knew and his reputation was legendary. Knowing that MSM was the team doctor for the Colts, and had been since their move here in ’84, meant I knew they were among the best.”

Prevail, Inc. announces 35th Anniversary of Hope date — Prevail, Inc. announced that Hare Chevrolet will present Prevail’s 35th Anniversary of Hope Aug. 21 At the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel. Proceeds from the event support victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton County and surrounding areas. The event including a formal evening with dancing, dinner, networking and a survivor’s story. There will be a live and silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more, visit prevailinc.org or contact Natasha Robinson at natasha@prevailinc.org or 317-773-6942.

WHY MSM: “I had a unique situation due to the severity of my injuries, so to correct my problems, several doctors put their expertise together to create the best plan for my medical care and recovery,” said Doug. “Doctors at MSM did not rush to surgery, in fact, after small procedures and therapy, they insisted that I take time to heal.”

Hamilton County Emergency Management prepares for severe weather preparedness week — Hamilton County Emergency Management is preparing for severe weather preparedness week, March 14 to 20. The statewide tornado drill will be between 10 and 10:30 a.m. March 16.

THE JOURNEY: Doug has been treated for various injuries at MSM since he first saw Dr. Rettig. Early severe arthritis in his left knee led him back to MSM. To alleviate his pain, Doug underwent a procedure to relieve him of the pressure in his knee, as he was too young for a knee replacement at that time. He managed to get by until Dr. Hur, Orhtopedic Surgeon, saw him at the age of 39. Doug was treated conservatively with steroid injections Dr. John Hur Debbie Carroll over a few years. Finally, in 2020, at the age of 43, he decided enough was enough and wanted to have a total knee replacement. Despite the challenges that Doug experienced due to the severity of his injuries, and with the help of his physical therapist, Debbie Carroll, he successfully came through surgery and rehab with the ability to teach and coach without pain. More importantly, Doug is able to enjoy life to the fullest with his wife and four children.

“Doug has been a warrior throughout his multitude of surgeries and treatments for his left knee,” said Dr. Hur. “With his new knee replacement, that chapter in his life is now over. On to a life full of staying active, teaching our kids, and coaching baseball without knee pain. I wish him the best, he deserves it!”

THE MSM TEAM: The MSM team included Dr. John Hur, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Debbie Carroll, Physical Therapist.

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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.

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International travelers could be required to quarantine upon return — Noblesville Schools recently announced that if families are planning to visit a COVID-19 Level 4 international area during spring break, they must notify the school nurse and will be required to quarantine upon return. For more, visit https://tinyurl.com/y3zov3vm.

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COMMUNITY will be closed for two separate phases for road rehabilitation.

Project: Olio Road and 146th The first phase is from west Street Intersection of Devaney Road to east of Location: 146th Street at CONSTRUCTION Tollgate Road. This phase the intersection of Olio has reopened. The second Road, and Olio Road between phase is from west of Deming Road to 146th and 141st streets closed March west of Devaney Road.

15 for 108 days. The Olio Road and 146th Expected completion: The second phase Street Improvement project is widening is expected to begin in spring 2021.

Olio Road from 141st Street to 146th Street FISHERS to four lanes and 146th Street from Bergen Project: 146th Street at Ind. 37 Boulevard to Olio Road to three lanes as Location: All left-turn lanes are currently well as constructing a two-lane roundrestricted on Ind. 37 and on 146th Street about at the intersection of those two with traffic moved to the interior lanes. streets. In addition, significant drainage Through traffic and right turns on Ind. 37 improvements in the area, including reloand 146th Street will remain open. Drivers cation of a legal drain, as well as a saniare encouraged to seek alternate routes tary sewer extension will occur. for all left turn access. For more about the Detour: Motorists should use Prairie BapState Road 37 Improvement Project and to tist Road, 156th Street, Boden Road and receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com.

Campus Parkway to avoid the closure.

Expected completion: This phase of the Project: Greenfield Avenue over Lehr Ditch State Road 37 Improvement Project will for a culvert replacement continue into 2021. The overall State Road Location: Greenfield Avenue between 37 Improvement Project will be complete Follow Drive and Marilyn Road will close in 2022.

March 22 for 21 days to replace a culProject: Hague Road Lift Station vert that is in poor shape and needs improvements replacement.

Location: There are lane restrictions in Detour: Motorists should use Union Chapplace for east and west bound traffic on el Road/Promise Road, 146th Street and 106th Street at Hague Road. Through lanes Boden Road to avoid the closure. will be restricted and traffic will use the Project: Waterway closure left turn lanes as through lanes. Left turn Location: The Morse Reservoir channel access onto Hague Road will remain open. at the Carrigan Road bridge is closed to Advanced warning signs will be in place. under-bridge traffic. The waterway is These restrictions are for bypass pumping scheduled to be closed to thru traffic and for improvements to the Hague Road Lift will tentatively reopen to traffic on or beStation. fore April 17. The closure is required due to Expected completion: Mid-May overhead construction activities that pose Project: 96th Street resurfacing and mea safety hazard below the bridge. dian island project Project: Bridge rehabilitation Location: Periodic, short-term closures construction will occur along 96th Street as signal Location: 209th Street, also known as work continues east of I-69. Drivers are Carrigan Road, is closed at the bridge over encouraged to use caution driving through Morse Reservoir for bridge superstructure the area. rehabilitation construction. The road is scheduled to be closed to all thru traffic WESTFIELD and will tentatively reopen to traffic on or Project: Changed stop condition before May 29. In addition to the roadway Location: The traffic pattern on Centenclosure, waterway restrictions at the nial Road changed as of Feb. 16. Traffic bridge will be required throughout conwill stop at 193rd Street, and traffic on struction on days overhead construction 193rd Street will not stop at Centennial poses a safety hazard. This will include Road. Advance warning signs have been bridge deck demolition, forming the bridge installed to alert drivers to the new traffic deck and beam painting. pattern.

Detour: During the closure, local traffic Project: Jersey Street should utilize the signed detour route of Location: From Union Street to Mill Street Little Chicago Road, Ind. 38 and Hague Expected completion: Jersey Street will Road. Property owners will continue to be closed for the remainder of the Grand have access to their properties through Junction Plaza construction. the construction area.

Project: Road rehabilitation Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street

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The Hamilton County Township Association opened applications March 15 for renters who qualify to PANDEMIC receive assistance for rent or utility payments of up to $5,000.

Westfield Washington Township Trustee and Hamilton County Township Association President Danielle Carey Tolan said she’s expecting 6,000 applicants.

Tolan She estimates the more than $10 million in funds will help 3,000 renters in the county. The funds were awarded to Hamilton County by the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance. The township association is overseeing distributing the funds.

To qualify for up to $5,000 in assistance with rent or utility payments, applicants must rent property in Hamilton County, have had their income affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and earn up to 80 percent of the median-area income. Funds are scaled as incomes rise, so people making up to 30 percent of the median-area income are eligible for up to $5,000. Those making up to 50 percent of the median are eligible for up to $4,000, and those making up to 80 percent of the median are eligible for up to $3,000. However, if someone needs more assistance than what the federal funds provide, they can receive help through the individual townships.

“The great thing about this program and running it through the Hamilton County Trustees Association is that every township is going to be verifying their own residents,” Tolan said. “The software program is a modern application software program, and it’s doing initial verification and making sure applicants qualify and have the right documents. Then, (applications) go to a case manager at each township location, and

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that case manager is doing second quality control, checking the documents, and then at that moment they are able to see, ‘Oh, Jane Smith has $8,000 (in needs) and we can only cover $4,000 because of her area median income.’

“Now, the trustee can step in and say she also can apply for township assistance to help close that gap.”

Tolan said there are more than 26,000 renters in Hamilton County, and 39 percent are house burdened, meaning most of their income goes toward rent, so they have trouble covering other bills.

Renters who receive assistance through the program never see the money. When they are approved to receive funds, the township association sends the money directly to the landlord or utility company.

To market the assistance to qualifying applicants, the Hamilton County Township Association sent informational postcards to 200 landlords in the county and have marketed the program to all cultures by translating the documents and website into 11 languages. The program is marketed on Latino radio stations as well.

For more or to apply for assistance, visit hctaindiana.com.

DISPATCH F.C. Tucker statistics — January 2021 saw an active residential real estate market in Noblesville, fueled by a decrease in the average home sale price. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a home in Noblesville decreased 8.4 percent to $289,363, compared to January 2020. Noblesville homes left the market more quickly than this time last year, selling 23.8 percent faster. The average price per square foot for a home in Noblesville decreased slightly, down 2.9 percent to $132.41.

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Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties.

The Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County “We are grateful for the impact United has announced that it now is an accredited Way of Central Indiana’s COVID-19 pandemic partner with response funding had for seniors GIVING BACK United Way of in our community. We were able to Central Indiana. ensure that seniors remained safe The partnership means Shepand healthy during this difficult herd’s Center can apply for United time,” stated Lauren Guynn, ShepWay grants in basic needs, family herd’s Center of Hamilton County’s opportunity and social innovation executive director. “Our new accredand have access to training, techniitation allows us to continue this Guynn cal assistance and capacity building great partnership to change the programs. way people age in Hamilton County.”

To receive accreditation with United Way, There are 91 accredited community-based a nonprofit in the human services sector organizations of United Way of Central Indimust meet all legal requirements for a nonana. Applications are reviewed on an invitaprofit agency in Indiana, align with United tion-only basis.

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for seven years.

During her career, she has been active Janus Developmental Services has named with Arc of Indiana, where she serves as Yolanda Kincaid as its new presisecretary, and the Indiana Assodent and ciation of Rehabilitation Facilities, ANNOUNCEMENT CEO. Kinwhere she was a member of the caid replacInaugural Leadership Academy es Chris Sorensen, who recently Class and Strategic Indiana Provider retired.

Network.

Kincaid has more than 20 years “The Board is very confident that of experience in the field of adult Yolanda is the right person to lead Kincaid disability services. Prior to acceptJanus forward,” Janus board presiing her new role at Janus, she served as the dent Matt Snyder stated. chief operations officer at Carey Services

DISPATCHES Employees honored for 40 years — Hamilton County recently recognized its employees for their years of service, with Hamilton County Auditor Robin Mills and Lynette Duvall, a caseworker in the prosecutor’s office, each honored for 40 years. In addition, six employees celebrated 35 years of service, 11 marked 30 years, and 18 observed 25 years.

Gaylor Electric ranks among Top Contractors — Noblesville-based Gaylor Electric is

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Published as a supplement to Construction Executive magazine, the ABC Top Performers lists identify the Top 200 Performers, Top 75 Trade Contractors and more. Gaylor Electric ranked as the following: No. 5 in Top Electrical Contractors, No. 6 in Top 75 Trade Contractors and No. 19 in Top 200 Performers.

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Graduate student establishes respite night for caregivers of children with special needs at Noblesville church

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Hanna Rose’s graduate student capstone project is designed to benefit Noblesville United Methodist Church and caregivers of people with special needs.

A graduate student at the University of Indianapolis, Rose said she wanted to develop a respite program for caregivers of children with disabilities ages 5 to 18. The program is open to children with mild to moderate disabilities, such as behavioral or medical issues, autism or Down syndrome.

“The overall goal is to reduce the careRose giver’s stress and burden,” said Rose, a Fishers resident. “There are two nights planned with the pilot program. Caregivers drop their child off and they would have three hours of designated respite time to go on a date night or have time to themselves at home without the caregiver responsibilities.”

The first respite night was March 6. The second is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. April 3. Siblings can attend. The program is open to families throughout Hamilton County. Rose said she conducted a needs assessment that showed more than 80 percent of caregivers of people with disabilities experienced moderate to severe stress. The assessment also showed there was not a respite program in the Noblesville area.

“I identified that some larger churches have had a respite program and that there wasn’t a church in the immediate surrounding area that had a respite program,” Rose said.

During respite nights, children with disabilities spend time with trained volunteers playing games and doing other fun activities for three hours.

“There are a lot of stations during the respite night targeting fine motor skills, gross motor skills and social skills.

I wanted to incorporate aspects of occupational therapy in the stations we set up,” said Rose, who is studying to be an occupational therapist.

NUMC Pastor Jerry Rairdon said the goal is to continue offering respite nights even after Rose completes her capstone project.

“The goal is to get this started to identify that there’s a definite need for it, and hopefully establish enough volunteers that it can be carried on,” Rairdon said. “It falls in line very much with our vision. Sometimes, children and adults with special needs get holed away and are not seen as part of the community, and our goal is to try to get to the point where they’re embraced by the community and seen as a benefit to the community.”

Rairdon said NUMC has had a program for more than 30 years that meets once a month for adults with special needs. Also, NUMC has conducted a Sunday school class for adults or children with special needs for the past five years.

One of the respite night stations was a physical activity area consisting of a large parachute that the children shook up and down while trying to keep inflated balls on top of the parachute. The children counted how many times they could shake the parachute before the balls fell off. (Submitted photos) One of the respite night stations was a handheld music playing area, which consisted of a variety of musical instruments. The children created beats with the instruments and volunteers tried to repeat the beats back to them, and vice versa.

“It’s a small group, five to six people at a time, but it’s been very valuable to those in the church, and it’s been a way to draw others,” Rairdon said of the Sunday school program. “It’s something we’ve experienced with church members that have kids with special needs, just knowing the challenge they have. It’s a constant stress all the time, and this is a real opportunity to give them a break once a month. It fits very much with what we’re doing.”

When she graduates, Rose wants to work in outpatient pediatrics or in a skilled nursing facility as an occupational therapist.

Caregivers wanting to register their child with special needs for the April 3 respite night must do so by March 18.

The program is free. To register, email Rose at hrose017@ gmail.com.

PARTNERING WITH JANUS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Part of Noblesville United Methodist Church’s ministry of serving those with special needs is a partnership between the church and Janus Developmental Services, an organization in Noblesville that provides adults with disabilities an opportunity to participate and contribute within the community.

“People move to Hamilton County because of Janus services, because they work to get adults with special needs employed and self-sufficient,” NUMC Pastor Jerry Rairdon said.

“People see Hamilton County as a Rairdon place to move to make sure their children or adults have the services they need.”

For the past three years, NUMC has conducted a Christmas program fundraiser for Janus Developmental Services.

“They have a choir (at the church) and they did an art show,” Rairdon said. “Before COVID hit, we would have around 500-plus come to the concert.”

The event has raised $3,000 for Janus during the past few years.

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Commentary by Terry Anker “I do not like green eggs and ham.”

OK, the declaration seems reasonable enough. Still, Sam marches on, relentlessly pressuring the beleaguered Guy to conform. “Eat them. Eat them. There they are.” Cars, boats carnivorous members of the canine family. Could not entice the stubborn Guy. To be sure, Sam really, really wants Guy to eat the likely tainted ovoid.

Why won’t Guy relent? Is he stupid?

Eat them. Eat them now. Can’t he see that the pressure will continue until he conforms to the tireless demands of the valiant Sam? Although it is never entirely clear if Sam likes green eggs and ham or if he has, one time, tasted them, Sam is, one could surmise, alive with the notion of the unlikely variation on the breakfast classic. He is anointed, by his own importance or by that of the verdant foul and swine cabal, to be the green eggs and ham evangelist.

Proselytize, Sam! How dare Guy resist! Sam must save Guy from his ignorance. Well, bring him into the light or mark him an outsider. Shun him. Punish him. Take away his stuff. Erase him from history. In the tidy wrap to the parable, author Theodor Seuss Geisel tips Guy into relenting to Sam’s onslaught. In tasting the forbidden, Guy is transformed and enlightened. Sam is heartily ingratiated by the repentant Guy. Imagine that Guy is allergic, or vegan, or full. What right does Sam possess to lift Guy’s ignorance to the fine points of pork products? Is it possible that Sam is wrongly judging Guy’s legitimate intention as slack-jawed idiocy? Is Guy closed-minded or Sam abusive? Do the ends justify the means? Or is the real point that we all must agree with the domineering Sam?

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

Fear of phoning it in Commentary by Danielle Wilson In the heyday of my youth — the totally tubular ’80s — receiving a personal phone call was cause for great joy. I’d run HUMOR that cordless up to my room, close its unlockable door and flop myself down to discover what magical conversations awaited, be it a dissection of Billy Ocean’s latest release or a strategy session on the upcoming Aerosmith/Cheap Trick concert. Alas, like my truly magnificent bangs, those times are long gone.

Most banal communication now is handled through text messages, meaning if my phone actually rings, it’s for one of three reasons: Mom wants to recount her day in detail, possibly for the third time; a sneaky telemarketer has gotten around the do-notcall list; or, bless their hearts, one of my precious little angels has bad news to deliver. Every call has a thorn!

Such was the case last Sunday. Our older daughter, a collegiate mad scientist in-the-

making (she accidentally grew anthrax in her microbiology lab), rang to announce that she had lost her car: “I parked it in front of my apartment (in a tow zone) to unload groceries, and when I came back (five hours later), it was gone.” Oh, dear. Or a few weeks back when her sister called me: “Hey, Mother, I think I just hit another car.” You think? And when our heir apparent fled a party being crashed by police, did he have the decency to utilize text? No, he phoned. From his hiding spot. In the woods. Sweet child of mine!

My ringtone literally triggers a Pavlovian response of acute anxiety. Because whoever is calling certainly isn’t wanting to applaud the “My Prerogative” MTV premier.

Peace out.

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

My ringtone literally triggers a Pavlovian response of acute anxiety. Because whoever is calling certainly isn’t wanting to applaud the “My Prerogative” MTV premier.

– DANIELLE WILSON

Editor, On Feb. 24, I noticed in the comics section of the Indianapolis Star that they discontinued the Mallard Fillmore strip. The conservative Mallard strip was just across from the liberal Doonesbury strip. I thought these two created a balance between the liberal view and the conservative view. Now, with the elimination of the Mallard strip, this balance has been altered and who knows what will replace the Mallard strip.

But in thinking about this, one can view this action by the Indianapolis Star as just another step in the silencing of an extensive list of conservatives and conservative ideals. Could this one small action just be one of many used to eliminate the conservative narrative from reaching the people? Others already eliminated include Bill O’Reilly, Lou Dobbs, a local priest and many, many others.

These actions, in my opinion, point to the slow but inevitable decline in the conservative American way of life. This growing liberal cancer will continue until it is too late or until the American people finally wake up to what is happening and start putting conservatives back in political office and change the direction in which this soon-to-be Marxist nation is headed.

Bill Dorsch, Carmel

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“Dick, we don’t have Netflix. But we found a great show on the Food Network, ‘Amy Schumer Learns to Cook.’”

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“But surely you have Vudu TV?” “We didn’t want to take a chance. It sounded like a cult. I bet my brother has it.”

We made several other calls, becoming nervous that we were running out of friends we were compatible with. My wife loves old movies, but we found very few TCM subscribers. The Wideners have satellite TV, but they told us it was unlikely we had many interests in common. I felt like they were dishing us, so that was the end of that relationship.

I called my friend Mikki who said she just has an antenna on top her TV. Too bad. We had been friends for 30 years.

I had an idea.

“Mary Ellen, I’m going to create an Excel spreadsheet where people can sign up and find other people who share similar services.”

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I logged onto eHarmony and Match.com to see if they even considered viewing options as an important issue in establishing a relationship.

With the hundreds of personal interests compared on these dating sites, there wasn’t a single question about cable or streaming preferences. Just the same old unimportant inquiries: God-fearing or agnostic? Smoker or nonsmoker? Permanent or casual relationship? Drinker or abstainer? All fine and good, but where’s: Showtime or Epix? STARZ or Cinemax? Chromecast or Xbox?

The bottom line is, we are looking for a friendship with another couple who has HBO, Amazon and Netflix. You obviously would need basic cable. If you don’t have it, please have it installed. Hooking up is half the fun.

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3. Missing meetings — don’t agree to meet if you can’t afford the time and then cancel at the last minute.

4. Offering to make an introduction and not following through.

5. Asking for something at every contact.

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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. 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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Spine muscles typically cause of back pain Column by Dr. Michael McCarthy Back pain is the most common reason for a job-related disability and is one of the main contributors to PREVENTION employees taking sickday leave.

Determining the exact cause of back pain can be difficult and at times frustrating for those suffering from severe, chronic back pain. However, the majority of back pain symptoms typically result from sprain/strain of the muscles that surround the spine, degeneration or arthritis of the spine, herniated discs, lumbar stenosis and/or fractures. For some, back pain can result from multiple areas and isolating the main source of pain is the first step in finding relief.

Although most adults will experience back pain during some point of their life, the majority will not seek medical treatment.

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When back pain becomes more severe, lasts more than a couple of days or even a week or results in numbness/tingling in the arms, buttocks, thighs or legs, then one should seek medical attention.

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Tina Willis is a Fishers resident and registered dietitian at the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center in Indianapolis.

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Source: Cynthia Green, Ph.D. Music and menu choices — It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food choices.

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Source: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences Natural pain remedy — If over-the-counter pain relievers cause you stomach distress, or you just want to try a natural remedy, try white willow bark. It’s a pain reliever that has anti-inflammatory benefits similar to those of aspirin, but unlike aspirin, it doesn’t appear to damage the stomach lining. It can be used as a remedy for relieving the pain of headaches, menstrual cramps, low back pain, osteoarthritis and more.

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Leatherman, Hill have fun with Westfield Playhouse’s ‘Squabbles’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Duane Leatherman sees himself in his character in the play “Squabbles.”

“The character is kind THEATER of me, maybe a little more grumpy than I am,” said Leatherman, an associate math professor at Butler University.

Leatherman, a Westfield resident, will appear as Abe in Main Street Productions’ “Squabbles” March 18 to 28 at Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St. Capacity will be limited to 50 percent for adequate social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The challenge is there (are) a lot of lines,” Leatherman said. “It’s a very large role and I’m on the stage about 90 percent of the time.”

Leatherman, 74, said he has been performing since he was in junior high school.

The role of Abe is his biggest since performing in the “The Sunshine Boys” in 2017 at Westfield Playhouse. He has performed several plays for Belfry Theatre in Noblesville and for Carmel Community Players. His favorite role has been Benjamin Franklin in “1776,” which he has done three times.

Noblesville resident Susan Hill plays Mildred, the mother of the young man.

“The father, Abe, has come to live with the couple because he’s had a heart attack,” Hill said. “Then my character’s house burns down, and I have no place to go. My son invites me to stay with them but it’s a small apartment and the in-laws hate each other. My character tried to kill him at the wedding reception. The father loves to argue. He will argue about anything.”

Hill appreciates that the play focuses on the older couple’s relationship.

“So many plays are about young people and their problems,” said Hill, who is in her fourth production at Westfield Playhouse.

“I have a lot of fun yelling at Abe. It’s a fun role because it’s a very comedic role and there are a lot of fun lines. The way they

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Westfield Playhouse Main Street Productions will present “Squabbles” March 18 to 28 at Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 18-20 and March 25-27 and at 2:30 p.m, March 21 and March 28. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. Fifty percent capacity is allowed for the performances. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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Duane Leatherman and Susan Hill appear as the in-laws in “Squabbles.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

react to each other is pretty funny.”

Sabrina Long, Whitestown, portrays Abe’s daughter, Alice.

“It’s very challenging because my biggest fear is pregnancy, followed by failure and death,” Long said. “It’s interesting I get to play a pregnant woman. It’s very scary. I don’t like it all. I really didn’t know that before accepting the role.”

Matt McKee plays Mildred’s son, Jerry.

Director Doug Davis said Westfield Playhouse is happy to bring back live theater.

He said people on both sides of the curtain have missed it.

Davis said staff have taken precautions with temperatures taken on arrival, wearing masks at rehearsals and practicing social distancing.

“Of course, having a new theater with

new air systems helps,” he said.

Davis said the show is close to his heart with his assistant director Jan McGill having played in the show 20 years ago. Davis and McGill are from Frankfort.

“It’s a very funny show that isn’t done often,” Davis said. “No matter how much everyone loved their families, they can sometimes get on your nerves. They know all the buttons to push. In-laws don’t always get along, and that is a reason you schedule them at different times. We chose this show to give the audience a fun-filled evening.”

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 1820 and March 25-27 and at 2:30 p.m. March 21 and March 28. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Caregivers, health care professionals and others who work with older adults can learn the benefits of music-based activities through an online workshop presented by the Great American Songbook Foundation and its Perfect Harmony program.

The two-day 2021 Perfect Harmony Virtual Workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon March 25 and March 26. Titled “An Intro to Music for Care Partners,” the event offers an opportunity to learn about the benefits of music for older adults, connect with others in the elder-care community and master simple techniques and musical exercises that can create positive, shared experiences with loved ones or community residents.

The featured speaker is Meredith Hamons, an MT-BC, board-certified music therapist and founder of North Austin Music Therapy in Texas. Registration and more information are available at TheSongbook.org/PHvirtual.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk’s mission is to bring the Broadway process to central Indiana.

THEATER With Broadway shut down since March 12, 2020, and not set to reopen until at least this summer, the focus has shifted to the writing and development process.

Kirk, a Carmel High School graduate and New York theKirk ater director and producer, and Discovering Broadway hosted a writers’ retreat for the six-person creative team for “The Devil Wears Prada” musical in February at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. At the end, the writers held a question-and-answer session with central Indiana artists and Discovering Broadway board members.

Kirk said the focus of the weeklong retreat was fixing the second act. They worked on new songs during the process.

Kirk said each writer had their own room and digital piano keyboard. However, most of the work was done through collaboration in the Presidential Suite. The writers were able connect through Zoom with pop star Elton John, who is writing the score. “(The creative team) said the secret sauce for doing it in Indiana and Hamilton County is that there is a supportive community here,” Kirk said. “They said you’ve got a community that honors research and development. When you bring musicals to life, you realize what does work and what doesn’t work. From the hotel staff that are Broadway fans to the board to the Carmel Mayor (Jim Brainard), the city screams artistic support.”

Kirk said staying in Carmel takes away the distraction of everyday life that would impede the process if the group stayed in New York.

The musical is set to open in Chicago in July 2022.

Discovering Broadway is next hosting Samantha Pauly, star of the Broadway musical “Six,” who will teach two master classes in Carmel April 17. She will lead 12 students through a pop rock vocal course.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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Nagy to perform Irish music for children

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It is certainly fitting that Katherine Nagy will make her debut at the Center for the Performing Arts shortly CONCERT after St. Patrick’s Day. Nagy moved to the United States from Ireland when she was 7.

After moving, she still spent every summer in Ireland visiting relatives. Her original music reflects a definite Celtic influence.

“It’s a huge part of me,” she said.

Nagy, an Indianapolis resident, and her band will perform at 10:30 a.m. March 20 in the Peanut Butter & Jam series at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It will be her first appearance in the series, designed for ages 1 to 7.

“I’m a mother of three, so I do a lot with children on an everyday basis,” Nagy said.

Nagy said she has performed Irish music with her band at her children’s schools on St. Patrick’s Day. They would talk about the Irish culture, make Irish tea and have Irish soda bread.

“So, I’ve done this type of a show before

Katherine Nagy will perform Irish music with her band at 10:30 a.m. March 20 in the Peanut Butter & Jam series at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

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but never for a formal thing (like the) PB & J (series),” Nagy said. “I don’t consider myself a children’s entertainer. The show will be music that adults will enjoy, too.

The show is intended for children, and I

will be talking to the audience like they are children. But the music is going to be traditional Irish music. It’s not going to be children’s music.

“We’ll do a blend of familiar Irish ballads and pub songs and then my original music that is Irish.”

Nagy’s band includes guitarist Austin Johnson, violinist Jane Rupert and Dmitri Alano, who plays the Irish flute, bagpipes and Irish tin whistle.

Alano is the director of the Irish Arts Academy.

In addition, Nagy will be perform Irish music during xZOOberance at noon March 25 at the Indianapolis Zoo. Nagy said singer/songwriter, plus folk, is her main genre.

Tickets for The Tarkington show are $10 per child with free tickets for two adults with each child ticket purchase. Masks are required for those 8 and older and are encouraged for ages 3-7. With capacity limitations, the performance will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube for those who can’t attend in person.

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Smize and the world smizes Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

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Unearthing the ‘Jesus Boat’ Commentary by Don Knebel According to the Christian New Testament, Jesus spent a lot of time on a boat.

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At the time of Jesus, a number of fishing villages lay along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene, was along the west side.

Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, was on the northwest corner. Bethsaida, where Jesus fed the 5,000, was on the north side. Jesus and his disciples traveled between these and other waterfront villages by boat.

Although some of Jesus’ most famous miracles, including walking on water, calming the waves and helping his disciples catch fish, occurred in connection with these boats, the New Testament does not describe them and, until recently, there was no physical evidence about their size or appearance. That changed in the 1970s, when excavations at Magdala uncovered a mosaic in a first-century house. The mosaic, now

on display at the excavated ruins of Capernaum, illustrates a fishing boat having a sailing mast, two sets of oars for propulsion and an oar near the rear for steering.

In 1986, two brothers living along the Sea of Galilee discovered the long-buried remains of the hull of just such a boat, visible in the mud during a severe drought. Archaeologists carefully removed and preserved the hull, which testing showed had been in use around the first century A.D. The hull, composed primarily of cedar planks, is 27 feet long and 7 1/2 feet wide, with a preserved height of 4.3 feet. The flat hull allowed the boat to get very close to shore. The so-called “Jesus Boat” is now on display in the climatized Yigal Alon Museum in Ginosar, a kibbutz along the western shore of the Sea of Galilee that is home to the men who found it.

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When you play too many video games, you may contract a bad case of “Nintendinitis.”

Have you seen the 2010 SyFy channel movie “Sharktopus”? It actually predated the movie series “Sharknado” that started in 2013.

What are your thoughts on “jorts”? Are they a fashion faux pas, or are they just another “nontreversy”? I’ll be waiting impatiently for your emails with great “anticipointment.”

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