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Indiana enters final stage of reopening plan

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

State officials encouraged community leaders to monitor their county’s ranking on the state’s color-coded metrics map at Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb moved Indiana coronavirus.in.gov and enact additional preinto Stage 5 of the state’s Back on Track cautions if warranted. reopening plan on Sept. 26.

“We have been very steady, very methodPANDEMIC He credited the state’s de- ical about this, very data-driven, and that’s creasing trend in COVID-19 how we will continue to be,” Holcomb said. cases and residents’ adherence to mitigaThe state’s positivity rate hovered near 5 tion efforts for making the move. percent for most of August and measured During Stage 5, which runs 3.9 percent as of Sept. 23, the through at least Oct. 17, face covlowest it has been since mid-June, erings will still be required and before the surge of cases that residents will still need to continue followed the Fourth of July holiday social distancing and sanitation weekend. Holcomb said it was unpractices. But size limitations will certain several weeks ago if Indiana be removed for social gatherings would be able to get its positivity and meetings, though event orgarate to 4 percent or less.

Holcomb nizers will be required to submit “We like, is probably not too written plans to local health departments strong of a word, the path that we’re on, when hosting events of more than 500 the direction we’re moving,” Holcomb said. people.

“We really have to underscore how import“We have proven, whether it be schools ant it is for our citizens and businesses to or businesses, that you can operate safely continue to make those adjustments and and manage your interaction, whether at operate in a very safe manner. It has a huge work or at school, and that’s the key movimpact beyond your personal space.” ing forward,” Holcomb said during a virtual Holcomb said face masks have been vital press briefing last week. to the state’s ability to continue its reopenAt the state level, restaurants and bars ing plan. State health officials cited Holthat serve food can open at full capacity comb’s mask mandate, which he instituted with social-distancing practices. CustomJuly 27, as a turning point for slowing the ers in bar sections must be seated. In spread of COVID-19. addition, nightclubs and bars that don’t “In the beginning, we didn’t know a lot serve food can open at full capacity per the about this virus, and we are still learning same requirements. Holcomb said counties every day,” Indiana State Health Commisand local governments can add their own sioner Dr. Kristina Box said. “There’s really restrictions. ample evidence now that people without Indoor and outdoor venues can open at symptoms can definitely spread this infecfull capacity. Senior centers and congregate tion, and that has been one of the greatest nutrition sites can reopen by following Fam- challenges with this pandemic. Wearing ily and Social Services Administration guida mask is one of the many steps that can ance. And personal services, such as gyms, help prevent that spread.” fitness centers and workout facilities, can Box said the primary way the virus resume normal operations. Nursing homes spreads is through respiratory droplets, and assisted living facilities are required to when a person exhales when talking, singprovide visitation opportunities. ing, coughing or sneezing. It is possible for

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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smaller particles, or aerosols, to linger in the air, also posing a risk of infection, Box said.

“Cloth face coverings have been shown to substantially limit the spread of exhaled respiratory droplets, and they may prevent the inhalation of infected particles suspended in the air from another individual,” Box said. “This should not be a surprise to us because masks have been worn in health care settings to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses for years. We also wear masks in surgery to prevent infecting a patient who’s undergoing surgery.”

Box said a recent study found that, compared to the general population, front-line health care workers were infected with the virus at a similar rate, despite being more frequently exposed to the virus. She said universal face mask adherence was part of a successful plan to protect the workers.

Box warned of the danger of Hoosiers becoming complacent to mitigation efforts.

“All it takes is one outbreak or a group of people who don’t wear a mask or don’t practice social distancing, and those numbers can spike quickly, so as we move into Stage 5, it’s absolutely imperative that we remember that this is not a return to life as we knew it in January or February,” Box said.

COVID-19 school metrics State officials shared a historical snapshot of an upcoming school COVID-19 dashboard showing 1,348 cumulative student positive cases as of Sept. 18.

The snapshot also showed 488 new COVID-19 cases were reported between Sept.

13 and Sept. 18. Another 104 teachers and 115 staff members tested positive statewide in the same week. In total, the snapshot showed 274 cumulative teacher cases and 276 cumulative staff cases.

Box said state officials plan to launch the dashboard by the end of the month. It will be made available at coronavirus.in.gov.

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 Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty in all aspects of life.

A Noblesville Chamber PANDEMIC of Commerce’s Women in Noblesville panel addressed the issues of community leadership in times of uncertainty Sept. 2 at Purgatory Golf Club.

“It’s important to always anticipate and be ready when things go wrong to have a plan, to have more flexibility,” said Victoria Spartz, a state senator and the Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District.

“Things always go with ups and downs. Get your team ready so that you have this down to go through it the most efficient way and give optimism, energy, tools and support.

You have to be optimistic and keep your team strong.”

Spartz said it’s important to prioritize and have the ability to change priorities.

Amanda Rubeck, a vice president/senior retail officer at STAR Financial Bank, said the bank examined the biggest needs in the community and how the bank could respond.

After the pandemic forced shutdowns in mid-March, Rubeck said the Paycheck Protection Program was a major issue and the bank needed more of a workforce.

“We were looking at branches where we were closing down the lobby due to the pandemic,” she said. “I took part of my retail team and shifted some of them to PPP, and we had a 98 percent completion ratio through Wave 1 with PPP because we were about to look at the biggest needs and prioritize those.”

Rubeck said she conducted daily calls with her team.

“I wanted to listen to their concerns, what they had on their minds and what they felt our clients were facing,” she said.

“They were the front-line staff and hearing from (the clients).”

Rubeck said the biggest breakdowns she sees are lack of communication.

Megan Wiles, a Noblesville Common Council member and executive director of Riverview Health Foundation, said patience is important.

Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman said the county has done a good job with contingency plans for emergency management.

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On Aug. 29, the Humane Society for Hamilton County conducted its annual Woofstock fundraiser.

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Election information — The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has updated Vote411.org to provide information about the fall elections. Topics include absentee voting, registering to vote, candidate information, polling locations and more. Learn more about the local LWV chapter at facebook. com/LWVofHamiltonCountyIndiana.

COVID-19 complaint line — The Hamilton County Health Dept. has established a COVID-19 complaint line at 317-776-8237.

Callers are asked to limit complaints to employees and staff at restaurants, bars and food stores not complying with the mask mandate. Complaints related to patrons of these establishments should be directed to the business owner.

Best and Brightest nominations — Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is seeking nominations for its 17 annual Indy’s Best and Brightest event, which will honor 100 of central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals, age 40 and younger, in 10 industry categories. One winner from each category will be announced in March 2021.

Visit indysbestandbrightest.org to make a nomination through Nov. 20.

COVID-19 grants — Two Hamilton County organizations are among recipients of $500,000 awarded by IU Health to organizations statewide to address community needs brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carmel-based Trinity Free Clinic received $11,600 to purchase equipment to support deep cleaning and to purchase two touchfree temperature scanner kiosks. Noblesville-based Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County received $25,000 to fund its Crisis Response Plan for low-income seniors and virtual programming to keep seniors connected to each other.

Tom Wood Subaru conducts pet adoption —Tom Wood Subaru, 3300 E. 96th St., will conduct a pet adoption event with the ASPCA and the Indiana Humane Services.

Several organizations will be on site with adoptable cats, dogs and rabbits. The Tom Wood Subaru spokesdog Petey will be on site, and free vaccine vouchers are available to the first 25 visitors with a limit of one per family. A $30 adoption discount will apply. Free lunch will be provided. The event will be outdoors and requires masks. It will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 with a rain date for Oct. 17.

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

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

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Legislative internships — Applications are open for paid internships with the Indiana State Democratic Caucus. Interns are assigned to assist legislators and staff as they expand their knowledge of the Indiana General Assembly and legislative process.

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Noblesville firefighter retires — After more than 23 years of service, firefighter/paramedic Mike McVey has retired. McVey was raised in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School and Ball State University.

He was hired as a firefighter for the City of Noblesville July 1, 1997. In addition to firefighting, McVey also served as a paramedic for 15 years.

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

Real estate statistics — The August 2020 residential real estate market in Noblesville saw increased prices and swiftly-moving inventory. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a Noblesville home increased 8.3 percent compared to this time last year - to $307,383. Homes in Noblesville also sold 25.7 percent more quickly than in August 2019, spending an average of 26 days on the market. The average price per square foot of a home in Noblesville was $136.48, an increase of 9.6 percent compared to August 2019.

Save to Win Sweepstakes — To celebrate September as National College Savings Month, CollegeChoice 529 will award one Hoosier family with a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account contribution with the Save to Win Sweepstakes. To enter the Save to Win Sweepstakes, an individual must make a contribution to their new or existing CollegeChoice 529 Direct or Advisor account during the month of September. One individual will be randomly selected from all Indiana residents who contribute to their CollegeChoice 529 account during that timeframe to win a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account deposit. For contest rules, visit collegechoicedirect.com/savetowin.

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Noblesville, Cityscape partner on project at former Marsh site news@currentnoblesville.com The City of Noblesville and Cityscape Residential have announced plans to partner on a multi-million dollar DEVELOPMENT residential investment for the site that contains a vacant Marsh building at the northwest quadrant of Ind. 32 and River Road.

The public/private partnership is estimated to be a $52.8 million investment.

“Our goal with this project is to drive economic development to our western anchor of the downtown area and bring vibrancy to a currently blighted location,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “It’s a shame to have an underutilized space so close to the heart of our downtown and we would like to turn that around by investing in quality of life and sense of place. Adding residential development to the west side of the river will attract a diverse workforce.”

Jensen said the city has received several proposals to reuse the Marsh building, but he said city officials felt those plans

A rendering of the future residential development. (Submitted rendering)

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“This proposal brings us a market-rate multifamily development that supports businesses by injecting additional energy into the momentum we are already building downtown, which is a key economic driver,” Jensen stated.

The project includes apartments, coworking areas, a bike room with maintenance and repair, a saltwater pool, a pet spa, outdoor spaces and downtown connectivity with trail access to the White River Greenway, Forest Park and Morse Reservoir.

Construction is slated to start next spring and is expected to be complete in 2022.

Tom Wood Subaru & Indiana Humane Services Adoption Event!

Meet your newest family member at the Love them For Life adoption event, hosted by Tom Wood Subaru, the ASPCA and Indiana Humane Services!

Numerous organizations will be on site with adoptable cats and dogs ready to find their furever home!

Bring your pet for a meet and greet with the famous spokesdog for Tom Wood Subaru, Petey, or stop in just to say hello! Free vaccine vouchers are available to the first 25 visitors (limit 1 per family), and a $30 adoption discount will apply. Bring your

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Due to social distancing, this will be an outdoor event, so be sure to bring your masks (but your pet doesn’t need one☺)!

Be sure to follow the signs to the back-parking lot at Tom Wood Subaru, located at 3300 E. 96th St. Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with a rain date of Saturday, October 17. Can’t wait to see you there!

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Dr. Yakhmi strives to provide timely, quality care to her patients. She truly believes in the adage, “knowledge is power,” and that education and discussion are just as important as testing and treatment. Dr. Yakhmi listens carefully when her patients tell her their background and why they have decided to come see her, as it is exceptionally vital in a specialty where a patient’s history is the key to a diagnosis.

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Early education rankings — Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked Indiana as having the worst early education system in the nation. Among metrics WalletHub considered are shares of school districts that offer a state pre-K program to the number of pre-K quality benchmarks met and total reported spending per child enrolled in pre-K. Learn more and see the rankings at wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-and-worstearly-education-systems/62668/.

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

Neighborhood committee seeking clean-up volunteers – The Plum Prairie East Neighborhood Committee is seeking volunteers to help with alleyway clean up (picking up trash, cutting back brush), sidewalk clean-up for brick sidewalks, removing trash from property and yard clean up. The clean-up day is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at 1101 Plum St.

Prevent property theft, fraud – The Hamilton County Recorder’s Office has rolled out a new program to protect residents from property theft and fraud. The new system, Doxpop Property Watch, notifies property owners with an email to alert them to changes or filings that affect them. Doxpop is a free service that provides residents access to all their recorded documents online. Multiple parcels can be registered for those who own several properties throughout the county. To access and enroll in the system, visit doxpop.com under “Other Services” and “Doxpop Property Watch.”

Native tree sale – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling 35 species of native trees for $28 each. Trees will be approximately three to five feet tall at delivery. Pre-orders are required and due by Sept. 28. Trees may be picked up Oct. 23 at the Hamilton Farmers market — The Noblesville Farmers Market runs County 4-H Fairgrounds. Learn more at hamiltonswcd.org. from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Federal Hill Commons.

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Noblesville Parks announce concerts — The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. has announced its 2020 Concert at the Commons schedule. In addition to the previously announced Thursday night Summer Concert Series taking place at Dillon Park, shows at Federal Hill Commons will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday nights through September. Federal Hill Commons will conduct concerts through Sept. 26, where attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a concert in the park. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org.

Fraud reports — The Noblesville Police Dept. recently started receiving several reports of fraud. The victims advised they were contacted by phone. The person claimed to be a police officer with the Noblesville Police Dept. The

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North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield.

Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming a beekeeper are welcome. There are no dues.

4-H Photo Challenge set — The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: October – Sunset to Sunrise; November – Occupations; December – Holiday Happenings.

Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors — The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers its Adopt-A-Street program. For more, or to choose a street to adopt, contact the Noblesville Street Dept. at 317-776-6348 or nsd@noblesville.in.us.

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Martz’s draperies get spotlight

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville resident Nancy Martz is getting national exposure once again.

Martz’s work was featured DESIGN in the “Extreme Home Makeover” TV show in 2009. She did the windows in two homes that were filmed in Indiana.

This time, her work is in a book. Martz, who owns Maple Avenue Design, is featured in Charles Randall’s “Designer Window Fashions.” The book is a follow-up to Randall’s original masterworks, “The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions and The Window Decorating Book.”

“I’ve owned my business for 40 years,” Martz said. “I was asked by Jamie Gibbs, who is a pretty well-known interior designer, to help with his house (in Indianapolis).

That’s how I get involved.”

Martz, 80, said she didn’t know her work was going to be featured in the book. She designed some other rooms in the house and the library was featured in the book.

Martz used silks designed by Gibbs for Plumridge Silks in Santa Monica, Calif. Martz

Nancy Martz’s draperies are in the book that features Jamie Gibbs’ library. (Submitted photo)

said Gibbs designed everything and she just followed his wishes for the rooms. She also did the draperies for the sunroom, part of the kitchen, the media room and one of the bedrooms.

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Koteewi Lake is now available for public use

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The making of Koteewi Lake has been a 14-year project.

The permitting process for the lake at 12302 Strawtown Ave. began in 2006, and construction started in 2007. But when the Great Recession began in 2008, progress on the lake slowed dramatically.

“It was completed last year in 2019, and we have been working with the (Indiana) Dept. of Natural Resources in regards to regulations, so now we have finalized a temporary plan for our regulations and fishing and opened up the lake to the public,” Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept.

Director Chris Stice said.

The lake offers traditional water recreation activities such as canoeing and kayaking. Watercraft rental is not available. Stand-up paddle boards are permitted.

Motors larger than trolling motors are not permitted on the lake.

Although swimming is not allowed, there are plenty of activities outside of water recreation. The 19-acre lake is part of an additional 200-acre addition to Koteewi Park, which lends itself to other hobbies, such as birdwatching.

“The birdwatching and wildlife (are) all part of this experience,” said Stice, a Westfield resident.

PANDEMIC DRIVES INCREASE IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Not surprisingly, interest in outdoor activities has skyrocketed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Just based on Google mobility reports, Hamilton County has had an increase of 192 percent usage in our parks,” Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. Director Chris Stice said. “We have seen that impact, and we are seeing it on the White River. One of the unique things is, from an economic outdoor recreation perspective, I know I have tried to go buy a paddle board, and they’re all sold out. They’re not to be found.

The entry-level and middle-level products are sold out. Half of the boats that are sold right now are for new users. They have never had a watercraft, so these users right now are new to this experience, and the neat thing is, we are opening up this 19-acre lake now.”

The lake also has a new network of 1 1/2 miles of trails and a natural prairie.

“It is one of our goals to connect our community to nature and creating spaces for lifelong memories to take place and have those opportunities for our community,” Stice said. “Koteewi Lake is one of those unique places that adults, grandparents and children can experience recreation together and learn a lifelong skill, as in fishing, canoeing or kayaking.”

The lake includes a boat dock and canoe and kayak launch.

“The canoe and kayak launch is accessible for people to get into the canoes and kayaks, and it has sort of a grooved-like crown that allows them to use their paddle and then pull themselves toward the waterway,” Stice said.

“It’s easy to get out right onto the floating platform or get in. It provides a stable and safe canoe or kayak entry and exit. That is always a fear for beginners is, that instability and rockiness, and so this is a great way for beginners to get out onto a calm recreational water experience that does not have motorboats.”

A new shelter near the lake includes interpretation signs and trail markers. Admission to the entire property is free.

Although users must bring their own canoes and kayaks for use on the lake, Stice said the parks department is evaluating rental opportunities as a future offering.

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. Director Chris Stice gives opening remarks at the Koteewi Lake grand opening. (Submitted photos)

“Our No. 1 goal was just to get (the lake) open to the public,” he said.

Stice said the DNR will patrol the lake and check for fishing licenses. The parks department strongly urges catch-and-release practices.

For more, visit myhamiltoncountyparks. com.

Koteewi Lake encompasses 19 acres.

Motors larger than trolling motors are not permitted on the lake.

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Commentary by Terry Anker The news reports are tough. A recent poll of our remaining restaurants holds that, in addition to the many already closed during this pandemic, a full 40 percent more expect to be closed within six months. Some of the more cynical among us might proclaim, “Good. COVID made us stay home and made us drink less.” Well, perhaps. What we know has happened is that we’ve reincarnated Great-Grandmother’s meatloaf recipe, gained a few pounds and learned how to Zoom. But while folks may be drinking less out, we are drinking way more at home.

Meatloaf or homebrew, we’ve shut out a whole sector of friends and neighbors from the fun. While local eateries are desperately working to hang on, spending well into the red to support long-time and struggling workers, we have become expert mixologists (at the very least, we have been working to teach the dog to open the fridge and bring us a beer).

Happily, not everyone has overlooked the problem. Local cigar purveyor Corey Johnston, local radio host Tony Katz and local distiller Nolan Smith have combined their considerable talents to produce a remarkably smooth and complex spirit aimed not only at easing our own strains but working to lift a bit of the burden borne disproportionately by those who used to concoct and deliver the elixirs to us. Recovery Rye delivers $5 of its whiskey-of-the-people price to those who need it most. The Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association will see to it.

Do we imagine a day when we will routinely gather, in public, to celebrate the big game or the end of a hard day?

Yes. In the meantime, Recovery Rye makes it easy for us to “tip” the servers who so desperately want to survive.

Visit recoveryrye.com to find out how to purchase. Aren’t we still thirsty?

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

All I had to do was ask Commentary by Danielle Wilson Yes! I’ve done it, friends. I’ve manipulated my way into a second godmother appointment. Here’s the skinny: HUMOR I have 28 nieces and nephews, and thus far, only my twin in California has bequeathed me with the most coveted of all aunt/uncle honors of shepherding her child through this crazy world (by shepherding, I mean Amazoning a birthday gift every September). It’s not really my fault that I’ve only been chosen once; many of my relatives aren’t Catholic or don’t “do” godparents. Also, I’m merely one among many potential worthy adults, with my husband, Doo, having five siblings and me having four. Throw in nine outstanding spouses, and the competition is truly fierce.

And up until this year, I’d believed my hopes of a repeat title to be nonexistent, unless someone decided to go the adoption route (we’re simply getting too old!), But miracle of miracles, one new baby has al-

ready arrived, and another is due in November. Here’s where I focused my attention and formulated a sure-proof plan to sway my youngest sister: A subversive, yet obvious, “Pick me! Pick me!”

I volunteered to drive two hours to her house and paint the nursery! It had been on her to-do list for awhile but managing a 6- and 4-year-old during a pandemic and our dad’s recent passing had gotten in the way. I showed up at her door, cranked that puppy out in three hours, and then casually brought up the decision during dinner. It was almost too easy. Maybe not quite as easy as Amazoning a Harry Potter Lego set to L.A., but … I’m a godmother again!

Peace out.

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

“I volunteered to drive two hours to her house and paint the nursery! It had been on her to-do list for a while but managing a 6- and 4-year-old during a pandemic and our dad’s recent passing had gotten in the way.”

Editor, Jason Peek’s article, “Help fallen heroes’ survivors,” published in Current, was woefully inaccurate in his implications of meaning of the phrase “defund the police”.

“Defund the police” does not mean that police would no longer exist. But it does mean that police budgets, which are heavily inflated, would be reduced to direct more funding to programs that actually help communities – housing equality, education, employment, etc.

Those funds would also be redirected to others who can better handle many calls that are really not police matters.

This concept is based on a model of several other nations that are doing much better all-around than we are.

For example, the U.S. spends more per capita on policing than almost all other developed countries, but our per capita crime rates are still much higher than those countries. What’s different? Those other countries invest highly in social programs while the U.S.’s solution has always been to just hire more police and give police military-style weapons that they can use against U.S. citizens. That has not solved the problem, so maybe we should try something different.

Michelle Shepherd, Noblesville

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I run 5 miles a day, but those who have observed me in action question the use of the word “run” and even the HUMOR word “action.” The baby steps I take — as opposed to a long athletic stride — have resulted in some significant mocking. I now wonder whether my plan to win the Mini Marathon should be removed from my bucket list.

Last winter, I joined a nearby gym. My friend Bob took a video of me on the running track and showed it to his wife, Cathy, who commented on how tiny my steps were. She also said I looked like I was tiptoeing through the tulips. Hence my new nickname: Tiny Tim. My wife is now also on my case. Every time I announce that I am going for a little run around the block, she corrects me.

“Dick, you are not running. No one would consider what you do running.”

“OK, OK, I’m jogging.”

“Even that’s a stretch, Dick, although I hate to put the word ‘stretch’ in any conversation about how your legs move when you circle the block.”

My friends Paul and Karen next door always pull up next to me in their car and ask how many steps I’ve completed so far that day. I appreciate the question, but I don’t like it when Paul puts “steps” in air quotes.

Then there’s Eric and Yok. When I see them first thing in the morning, I tell them that I plan to run around the block three times (about 2 miles).

“I hope you are bringing a box lunch,” Eric says. Ha, ha. Very funny.

Meg and Rahul, who live on our cul de sac, have an adorable baby, about 11 months old. When they see me jogging, they steer the stroller so that I am no longer in their son’s view. He will be walking soon, and they want to avoid any poor role models.

I was tired of all the kidding, so I Googled the difference between running, jogging and fast walking.

One site noted that jogging is often the slowest of the three, ranging from 3.5 mph to 5 mph. Mary Ellen didn’t find the information helpful for defining my gait. She suggested that I should Google “running in place.”

A final note: A housefly (the kind you miss with your swatter nine times out of 10) flies at exactly the same speed I walk. I know this because it was part of a TED Talk I listened to while jogging from my front door to my mailbox. Ten minutes well spent.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Reggie’s Motorworks’ concentration is repairing European automobiles.

But owner Reggie Stewart NEW BIZ saw a need to serve other customers as well, so he recently opened Noble Auto Service, 1372 S. 10th St., next door to Reggie’s Motorworks, 1362 10th St. “It’s filling the void that Reggie’s couldn’t fill,” Stewart said. “A lot of people who have a Porsche or BMW also have a Honda or Toyota, and they are looking for the level of service we provide for that car, so that is what inspired the opening of Noble Auto Service.

We’ll work on any car that is not European.

“We’re also equipped to work on diesel trucks or work trucks. Between the two shops, there is very little we don’t work on.”

A Noblesville resident and 1995 Noblesville High School graduate, Stewart started Reggie’s Motorworks in 2006 and moved to Noblesville in 2011. It previously was in Westfield for five years and began in Lawrence.

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Stewart acquired Jim Foote’s Hamilton Auto and Tire’s customer database when it closed earlier this year and is honoring the former store’s warranties.

“His business was very different than mine,” Stewart said. “I don’t know that all the clients are going to be an exact fit, but I’m honoring his warranties. We are proba-

bly providing a higher tech service than he did but the same type of ethics.”

Stewart moved two employees from Reggie’s to the new shop.

“They know our culture and system of processing and have added two people in the front office, a service advisor and customer service rep, and two mechanics,” Stewart said. “I also hired a manager, so I’ve hired five people thus far. We’re always looking for talented automotive technicians.

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“Riverview Health ER & Urgent Care is proud to be able to supply AEDs to Conner Prairie. These are important tools to have in public spaces,” Riverview Health President and CEO Seth Warren stated. “While part of our efforts to support the health and safety of Hamilton County focus on taking care of our current patients, we also understand that should an immediate emergency like cardiac arrest arise, Hoosiers should have access to technology that can ultimately save their lives. We’re proud to support Conner Prairie for their endeavors to educate, entertain, and most importantly, find opportunities to ensure public safety.”

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Conner Prairie purchased five AEDs with the funds.

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An Indiana fall: Spend a day or a weekend in Brown County Commentary by Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com With the first day of fall being Sept. 22, we are all certain to see leaves starting to change to yellows and VACATION reds and experience brisker mornings and cooler evenings. For families that are looking for a fall break trip or just a weekend getaway but are worried about social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, look no further than Brown County.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Hard Truth Hills Tours and Tasting Center and Big Woods’ The Original Restaurant.

Hard Truth Hills offers an ATV tour through its hundreds of acres of property at $45 a person. The tour includes plenty of drinks (Hard Truth Hills staff are eager to say “you drink, we drive”) and a rolling, often bumpy and always exhilarating ride through the woods that stops at Shiner’s Creek, a moonshiner’s camp; Prohibition Point, a speakeasy in the woods; and Beer Bluff, a beautiful swing set-up where patrons can swing with a view overlooking one of Brown County’s beautiful forests.

There are drinks at each stop, and it was an incredibly fun experience. ATV tours can be booked through October, and they fill up quickly, so jump on it. Back at the tasting center, I suggest you take the $15, 25-minute tour of the distillery that includes a three-part tasting of Hard Truth Distilling Co.’s spirits and a Hard Truth Mason jar keepsake. Head distiller Bryan Smith did an excellent job educating me on the processes of making different spirits, and it was an incredibly educational tour.

I also had the chance to visit the distillery’s warehouse, where it ages rye and bourbon. Stepping into the warehouse was an incredible experience, where the smell of swollen, saturated white oak barrels filled the space, and barrels were stacked to the ceiling along both sides. I sampled a young rye whiskey straight from the barrel. Although the tasting part of that tour may not be available to the public, I can

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“Hope Renewed!” Masterworks concert, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10.

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“Plaza Suite” Bard Fest, “Plaza Suite,” a live radio show, Oct. 2 to 11, The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecattheatre.com.

“Hedda Gabler” “Hedda Gabler,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St., Westfield. Through Oct. 4. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Heartland Film Festival Heartland International Film Festival, Tibbs Drive-In Theatre, Indianapolis, Oct. 8-11, 14-18, Conner Prairie, Fishers, Oct. 12-14. Additional virtual screenings. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

CSO launches ‘Hope Renewed!’ editorial@youarecurrent.com Quaff On! Brewing Co. has a pumpkin beer on tap. Quaff On! is the brewery arm of Hard Truth Hills and Big Woods Restaurant Group. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

assure you when that rye properly ages, it’ll be terrific.

For dinner, I visited The Original — which is a branch of the Big Woods Restaurant Group but features classy comfort food not on the menu at Big Woods restaurants. At The Original, I sampled deviled eggs with fresh herb-infused filling, smoked paprika, thick-cut bacon and pickled tomatoes ($8); the pimento cheese dip, which was quite possibly my favorite item ever with herb naan bread and smoked paprika ($11); flash-fried Brussels sprouts with a honey sriracha glaze ($9); half of a honey-brined fried chicken with cayenne honey and bread-and-butter pickles ($14); the whiskey burger, which was stacked with a white cheddar-stuffed patty with a whiskey glaze, caramelized onions, garlic aioli and arugula ($15); the Molly’s Garden, which is a wild mushroom strudel with warm Green

Goddess dressing and a root vegetable hash ($13); the peach bourbon crown sugar cobbler ($9); and fried biscuits with a Hard Truth toasted coconut rum butter sauce drizzle and apple butter ($7).

Hard Truth Hills and Big Woods Restaurant Group is an excellent day trip for a couple looking for a romantic and adventurous date or a group of friends looking to have some fun. I only suggest you take a nice, long walk around Nashville’s picturesque downtown shops before driving home after eating all that food.

For more or to book a tour, visit hardtruthhills.com/tours.

Editors note: The photos from Hotel Carmichael’s Vivante restaurant in the Sept. 22 edition of Current were printed courtesy of Carmel Magazine/Laura Arick

“Hope Renewed” is the title for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra 2020-21 season’s Masterworks Series. The first concert set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Palladium in The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The performance includes Bartok’s “Romanian Folk Dances,” Grieg’s “Holberg Suite” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings.”

Thd Masterworks 2, featuring Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 1 in C Major,” Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville Overture,” is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. The concert will feature CSO’s 2019 Young Artist Competition Winner, Cooper Olsen.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra sponsors the annual CSO Young Artists Competition, a unique and prestigious concerto competition allowing Indiana student musicians the opportunity to compete against their peers at the highest level of artistic excellence and have the experience of performing in the Palladium.

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Approximately 150 people in 47 cars attended the Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Drive-in Theatre concert Sept 18 at the Monon Shopping Center in Carmel. The next Drive-in concerts are set for Oct. 23 and Nov. 7. For more, visit atistage.org.

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“We are so excited to have an opportunity to perform live even without an audience in Civic Theatre will present “Ghost Light the theatre,” Lasley stated. “We believe that Cabaret” at 7 p.m. Oct. 15. The live virtual live energy will make this a special experiperformance, ence for our patrons and our perFUNDRAISER which will serve forming artists. Ghost Light Cabaret as a benefit for will be an important step towards Civic Theatre, will be presented on live ‘in-person’ performances in the the Knebel Stage in The Tarkington. near future.”

The performance, featuring perforThe term “Ghost Light” originated mances by Civic actors, is described centuries ago. It is a small, sinas a time to reminisce and experigle bulb light, usually a floor lamp Lasley ence some of the highlights from of some sort, that shines on the the past decade at Civic’s home in Carmel. dark stage when the theater is closed and Civic’s Executive Artistic Director Michael unoccupied. It is a symbol that theater will J. Lasley said Civic Theatre has lost revereturn. nue from the effects of the global COVID-19 For a complete cast list and to purchase pandemic. tickets, visit civictheatre.org/ghost-light.

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offer hybrid-events films, featuring both drive-in and virtual titles for centerpiece and closing night.

The Heartland International Film Festival “The world has been through a lot this got a view of what hybrid model of drive-in year and I was really hoping for fun-event and virtual screenings bookends to open and close the FILM would look like during its festival at the Tibbs Drive-In,” Sorvig Indy Shorts International said. “We were fortunate to lock Film Festival in July. in two comedies in ‘Eat Wheaties!’

“Having Indy Shorts in July helped starring Tony Hale (U.S. premiere) the team iron out logistical details for opening, and ‘Blithe Spirit’ starto focus more on programming ring Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher, Leslie this time around,” Heartland Film Mann and Judi Dench for closing.”

Sorvig Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig Sorvig, a Carmel resident, said said. “The Heartland International Film Festhe first night of Heartland features two tival is bigger on all fronts, so it gave us the documentaries up for grand prizes in ‘Can experience and confidence that we could You Hear My Voice?” and “River City Drumplan and implement a successful event beat,” followed by the world premieres of come fall. We’re fortunate to work with two music films, beginning with “Best SumConner Prairie and in an expanded capacity mer Ever” and “Linda and the Mockingbirds” with Tibbs Drive-in to make it all happen.” starring Linda Ronstadt. The festival finishThe 29th annual festival, which runs Oct. es its third night at Conner Prairie with an 8-18, will have three nights of screenings Alfred Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart double at Conner Prairie (Oct. 12-14) in Fishers, with feature of “Rear Window” and “Vertigo.” the rest of in-person screenings at Tibbs Among the Indiana Spotlight films is AnDrive-In, 480 S. Tibbs, Indianapolis. The Indy derson-based filmmaker Luke A. Renner’s Shorts in-person screenings were exclusive- “What Lies Inside.” ly at Tibbs.

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Durango: Railroader enthusiasts’ paradise Commentary by Don Knebel Colorado is home to many historic mining towns. Durango is world famous among those interested in railroading TRAVEL and its history.

In 1870, the Denver & Rio Grande (D&RG) Railway began laying a network of narrow-gauge tracks throughout Colorado, the 3-foot distance between the rails (compared to the standard 4-foot-8 1/2) facilitating sharp turns in the mountains. In 1873, miners discovered gold along the Animas River in southwest Colorado, just north of the border with New Mexico. To support the mining activities, D&RG established a depot along the river at the foot of the San Juan Mountains. A town quickly grew up around the depot, which was organized in 1880 and named Durango after a city in Mexico. In late 1881, D&RG began laying track between Durango and Silverton, a silver and gold mining town, completing the 45 miles through the mountains in only nine months.

In 1981, with mining activities in the area largely discontinued, D&RG sold the stretch from Durango to Silverton, which became known as the Durango & Silverton Narrow

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to the public, features hundreds of items of railroad and mining history, including steam locomotives. Also nearby the depot is Durango’s Main Avenue, featuring bars and restaurants and two hotels from the city’s mining heyday. Both Main Avenue and the D&SNG Railroad are nationally registered historic sites.

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VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Locally owned and operated small animal veterinary clinic is accepting applications for an experienced veterinary assistant.

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