As the temperature in and around Fishers climbs to above average levels and the snow melts, this would be a good time to send out praise for some very special people.

Recording-breaking low temperatures are dangerous.  We were being told by the experts to stay inside and only venture out if absolutely necessary when the severe cold hit.  If you did venture out, you were advised to dress warmly, in layers and don’t expose your skin to the cold for more than a few minutes.

Many of us heeded those warnings, but there were some that could not.  Who were these people?

They bore titles such as – Duke Energy employees, city police officers, sheriff’s deputies, town marshals, state troopers, firefighters, ambulance crews, snow plow drivers…..you get the drift.  There were many people out in the very, very cold, restoring power, helping those of us stranded in those tough conditions.

As the weather moderates, let’s take a moment to recognize and thank all those private sector workers and public servants that ventured out into dangerous weather to help us.  I believe we need to give a big thanks to all of them.

If you see any of these special people around town, tell them how much you appreciate their work during some of the coldest weather we have seen in a very, very long time.  They will appreciate it!