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beds into critical care beds. The transition has been made possible by the temporary ban on elective surgeries, turning State officials recently elaborated on lower-acuity beds into critical care beds, their plans to prepare Indiana hospitals for turning operating and recovery room suites the looming surge into critical care beds and ending PANDEMIC of patients expectoutpatient surgeries that are not ed to be hospitalconnected to hospitals and using ized due to COVID-19, the disease those facilities for critical care, Sulcaused by the new coronavirus. livan said.

State officials reported there are Although state officials have 1,940 critical care beds in Indiana, a announced plans for doubling the 35 percent increase since the beginnumber of critical care beds, they Holcomb ning of the state’s COVID-19 pandemic also acknowledge personal proplanning. Officials also reported there were tective equipment for health care workers 1,177 ventilators in Indiana hospitals as of is and will be at a premium. Many hospital March 1. The numbers of beds were 60 persystems in the U.S. have reported shortages cent full as of press time, according to state of personal protective equipment, including officials, but the state is taking measures to face shields, gowns and N95 masks. So far, double the number of critical care beds and the state has received equipment from the ventilators ahead of the predicted surge.

Strategic National Stockpile; by purchasing COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that has from Indiana-based vendors; from donataxed many hospital systems worldwide, tions; and through the Indiana Dept. of Corparticularly the availability of critical care rection, Sullivan said. beds and ventilators.

Hospitals have worked to double the “This is critical not only for the protection number of ventilators by reallocating them of our long-term care residents, but also to through additional resources, such as opensure that our hospital systems have the erating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, capacity, when it’s needed, to care for that EMS and the National Guard, Sullivan said. wave of COVID-19 patients that we’re exIf plans fall short of meeting the surge, pecting,” Indiana State Dept. of Health Comstate officials said alternative care centers missioner Dr. Kristina Box said last week that could be established within 72 hours during a press conference. would be utilized.

Box predicted that the surge of patients In an effort to staff more clinicians, will happen between mid- and late April, but state officials said they are asking current state officials said other epidemiological medical students and retired clinicians and models forecast the surge hitting in early to those who have not been working due to mid-May. On April 1, Indianapolis Mayor Joe the postponement of elective surgeries to Hogsett extended Marion County’s stay-athelp to meet the needs of burdened hospital home order from April 6 until May 1. systems. As of press time, more than 11,000 “Indiana already has hospitals that can clinicians have committed. turn every bed into critical care beds, and But in what is expected to be a politically we have identified those sites as possible contentious move, Holcomb said that an exsurge hospitals for each region,” Indiana ecutive order he signed March 30 temporariFamily and Social Services Administration ly prohibits all abortions in the state, except Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan said. for those that would endanger the life of Hospitals are increasing critical care the patient, deeming them “non-urgent.” capacity by converting existing spaces and For the full story, visit youarecurrent.com.

MVCSC donates supplies – Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation Health Services donated 1,800 pairs of surgical gloves, and the Mt. Vernon High School Science Dept. donated 24 protective goggles to Hancock Health.

Altrusa of Indianapolis seeks members – Altrusa of Indianapolis is looking for new members. For more than 100 years, Altrusa clubs have attracted members who share an interest in working together and serving the community.

Altrusa of Indianapolis supports several local programs in the greater Indianapolis area. If interested, email altrusaindy@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ altrusaindy.

Aktion Club looking for members – The Aktion Club of Lawrence began earlier this year and is currently seeking new members. The Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities in the Lawrence area, and is part of Kiwanis International’s family of Service Leadership Programs. For those interesting in joining or learning more, email Dave Humes at davehumes@comcast. net.

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

Lawrence Kiwanis Club meetings – Lawrence Kiwanis meets from 7 to 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Rd. The group’s focus is the Lawrence community and children. The club works with the elementary, middle and high school students and participate in most community events. The public is invited to attend a meeting.

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Nearly 100 Hoosiers become U.S. citizens at Palladium’s first naturalization ceremony

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com When Michelle Marti was asked to provide entertainment for children before the start of a March CELEBRATION 10 naturalization ceremony at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, she didn’t know that she’d also be a participant.

But days later, Marti, who was born in Australia, learned that her journey to become a U.S. citizen would be complete at that very same event.

The event was held prior to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order.

Marti moved to the U.S. in 2003 when she married an American. She said she wanted to become a citizen because she believes a sense of belonging is important.

“It’s important to do my part to support this country, and until now I haven’t felt fully a part of the country because I can’t vote. I don’t feel like I have a voice,” the Indianapolis resident said. “I do a lot of volunteer work, so I feel like I support our communities within the cities where I have lived, but I don’t feel like I have 100 percent of a voice, and I think that’s important in the place that you’re living.”

Marti joined nearly 100 other foreign-born Hoosiers from more than 41 nations in taking the oath of citizenship during the ceremony, which temporarily transformed the Palladium into a venue of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Judge Robyn L. Moberly presided over the ceremony.

“Virtually everything we have of value in this country, from our political freedoms to our economic progress, was in some very positive way influenced by immigrants,” Moberly said.

The naturalization ceremony was the first event of its kind at the Palladium.

Scott Hall, director of communications for the Center for the Performing Arts, said the center’s director of education and community engagement heard that naturalization ceremonies could be held at sites other than courtrooms and contacted the U.S. District Court to see if it could

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Foreign-born Hoosiers take the oath of citizenship March 10 at the Palladium. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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The Indiana Wind Symphony, a resident company of the Center for the Performing Arts, performed patriotic songs before the event and the national anthem during it.

The ceremony included the pledge of allegiance led by the youngest new citizen, Franklin Central High School senior Cherry Singeso Hajcha, and an American flag presentation to the oldest new citizen, Nagafa Nazlawi.

After the ceremony, many of the new citizens registered to vote in the Palladium lobby.

Amdaway Ibrahim, a native of Ghana who moved to the U.S. in 2008 to study social work at Washington University in St. Louis, said he began the process of becoming a citizen in 2013. He said he felt “very happy” and “elated” to reach the end of the journey.

“America is the greatest country in the world right now. I like the Constitution, the freedoms and the customs, so that’s why I became a citizen,” said Ibrahim, a therapist and Lawrence resident. “I’ve been here for 12 years and I just love everything.”

Marriage brought Angham Elsharaiha to the U.S. five years ago. The Indianapolis resident said she is glad to now be able to call his home country her own.

“I know there are millions of people who would like to be in my shoes today,” she said. “So, I’m thankful.”

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berg and Bill Peebles, served two seasons each before stepping down. Peebles left to become the Cathedral coach and RosenFor Will Patterson, this feels like a berg accepted the Roncalli coaching job. homecoming.

“I think LC is probably one of the best Patterson was recently places to coach football in the state of SPORTS hired as Lawrence Central Indiana,” Patterson said. “The turnover has High School’s varsity football been pretty unfortunate. I believe the best head coach. He served the previous two talent overall comes from the east side of seasons as the head coach at Tech Indianapolis. It’s been that way for High School. years, probably even before I was Patterson, a 2006 Lawrence in high school. This is a big job; North graduate and former Indiana this is not a stepping stone. I don’t University player, coached at Lawknow if the other guys used it for rence Central from 2013 to 2018. He that.” was junior varsity head coach and Patterson said the Bears have varsity linebackers coach his first had solid roster numbers and he Patterson three seasons and was then varexpects the figures to grow. sity co-defensive coordinator his “With the turnover (of coaches), final two seasons. He also was the boys I think a lot of parents are tired of the intrack and field head coach. consistencies, so I think that will change “What I’m most looking forward to is knowing I’m coming in and committed rebuilding that family atmosphere that I’m to staying there,” Patterson said. “With used to and truly making football a vehithe demographics in our area, I think our cle for these young men to use to propel parents will migrate to having a minority themselves for the rest of their lives like I head coach and see that as a big benefit did,” Patterson said. for their sons. I’ve been told we have a The previous two coaches, John Rodenpretty strong freshman and sophomore

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“I think LC is probably one of the best places to coach football in the state of Indiana. The turnover has been pretty unfortunate. I believe the best talent overall comes from the east side of Indianapolis.”

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Patterson was a linebacker at IU, finishing his career with 267 tackles (173 solos) in 38 career starts.

Patterson, who spent some practice time with the Houston Texans in 2010 before being cut, played with the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League in 2012.

“I think my ability to mentor these young men on the level that everyone is chasing is a benefit to myself,” he said.

“As a kid, you get into the game with the desire (that) if I’m in high school I want to play in college, and if I’m in college I want to play in the NFL, and being fortunate enough to play at all those levels, I think the mentorship piece from that standpoint is going to help us to market the program.”

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Lawrence Exchange Club – For those looking to get involved in the Lawrence and Geist community and hoping to give back, join the Lawrence Exchange Club.

The club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the VFW, 10550 Pendleton Pike. The group’s national focus is prevention of child abuse, recognizing servicemen and woman and community service.

Send us your stories – Current Publishing is now accepting photos or story ideas to run in the community section. Photos from kid events, athletic games and more are all welcome. Story ideas on new businesses, features, school news and more are accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to anna@youarecurrent.com.

Kiwanis of Geist meetings – Those looking to make a difference for the kids in the Geist area are encouraged to attend a Kiwanis at Geist meeting. The meetings are at 7:45 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Indianapolis Yacht Club, 12900 Fall Creek Rd., McCordsville.

Church donates masks – Heartland Church has announced a donation of $50,000 to provide 35,000 N95-type masks to local hospitals, first responders and healthcare workers. The masks are being provided through a partnership with Launch Fishers and VendorJump.

Conner Prairie extends closure – Conner Prairie will extend its closure through April 13 to limit potential exposure to and spread of COVID-19. This continues to be a total closure, including exhibits and all scheduled special events.

Humane Society closes – In response to the increasing concern with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society for Hamilton County has closed to the public and has ceased adoptions. The HSHC will continue accepting any of the county’s lost, stray or unwanted animals. To surrender an animal, bring in a stray or look for a lost pet, call 317-773-4974. HSHC hours will be 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. The HSHC is asking for monetary donations or donations from its wish list available at amazon.com/gp/registry/ wishlist/1MGI1R3B4ZZSF/ref=cm_sw_su_w.

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FISHERS Project: Ind. 37 Improvement Project Location: 126th Street west of Ind. 37 is closed and is anticipated to reopen in July. During this time, cross access and all left turns will be restricted, with only right-in and right-out turns until this phase ends.

Traffic on southbound Ind. 37 will shift to the northbound lanes and two lanes will remain in each direction. Local access to businesses will remain open via Lantern Road. The official detour route will direct drivers to use 116th Street or 131st Street to Allisonville Road. Detour route markers and advance warning signs will be in place prior to the closure.

Expected completion: 2022 Detour: Drivers will be directed to use 116th Street or 131st Street to Allisonville Road. Detour route markers and advance warning signs will be in place.

Project: 116th Street Location: The northernmost westbound lane of 116th Street is restricted between Lantern Road and Municipal Drive.

Expected completion: The restrictions are estimated to last for 45 days. The restrictions began Feb. 24.

Project: Utility relocation for future 96th Street expansion Location: 96th Street between Lantern and Cumberland roads Expected completion: 96th Street expansion to begin this year, utility work expected for the next several months Project: Sargent Road roundabout, Mud Creek bridge replacement and additional travel lanes Location: 96th Street between Sargent Road and Cumberland Road.

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mid-June. 96th Street east of Sargent Road to Cumberland Road will remain closed and is anticipated to reopen in early November. The official detour route will direct drivers to use Lantern Road or Cumberland Road to 106th Street.

Project: Downtown infrastructure improvement Location: The intersection of Morgan Drive and Lantern Road closed Feb. 10.

Access to Fishers Elementary will be available from 106th Street. Lantern Road is closed to through traffic, beginning south of 116th Street to Fishers Pointe Boulevard.

Expected completion: The project will be complete in the fall.

Detour: Lantern Road access open from the north for local traffic and Fishers Elementary School but will be closed between 116th Street and Fishers Pointe Boulevard. Use Fishers Pointe Boulevard for detour.

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CARMEL Project: Roundabout on Range Line Road Location: Range Line Road between the U.S. 31 overpass and Cool Creek Boulevard. The road closed April 1 and be closed to all through traffic for approximately 45 days.

Expected completion: Mid-May Project: Extension of Lowes Way Location: From Keystone Parkway to Range Line Road Expected completion: July Project: Water line installation Location: West side of Westfield Boulevard between 99th Street and Norriston Drive. Traffic may be reduced to one lane at various times but no road closure is expected.

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HSE captures hockey state title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com HSE Hockey Club senior Grant Compton knew his team was destined for big things.

“The team ACCOMPLISHMENT chemistry was like no other and I believe that is what pushed us to be state champs,” he said. “There were hardly any arguments or fights between anyone, and if there were, they were resolved within the same week and moved on to achieve our goal.”

The HSE Hockey Club, which includes students from Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers high schools, won the Indiana State High School Association’s Class 4A state hockey championship March 7 by beating South Bend Saint Joseph 1-0 at the Midwest Training and Ice Center in Dyer. There are five classes in hockey.

“All the players buying into the system and working really hard to achieve the goal we set out at the beginning of the year (were keys),” HSE coach Adrian Render said.

Senior Andy Grasso scored the winning goal for HSE, which finished 32-27-3.

HSE Hockey Club’s A team celebrates winning the Class 4A state title. (Submitted photo)

Senior David DeSplinter led the team with 31 goals. Compton was next with 28.

Grasso, DeSplinter and Compton were co-captains.

The state title was the second for Render as coach. His team also won in 2018.

“Our five seniors helped lead the way but we had a good mix of freshmen, sophomores and juniors,” Render said.

There were 20 members on the winning “A” team and 42 in the whole program.

“We peaked at the right time,” Render said. “The last month-and-a-half we were playing our best hockey.”

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Q&A: Dr. Christopher Belcher editorial@youarecurrent.com Current Publishing compiled a Q&A with Dr. Christopher Belcher, director of infectious disease PANDEMIC at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

to show who has had it in the past, we cannot say how often it happens. The nasal swab only looks for current infection and is not often done on people who are well. This is why social distancing is important for everyone, including people who are well.

What, in your opinion, should How long would I be a residents of north-suburban carrier? areas of Indianapolis expect The virus is often detectable Belcher the best-case scenario to be for for about a week after someending restrictions and seeing the one’s symptoms have improved. In cases pandemic fade? And what about the without symptoms, we expect a similar worst-case scenario? course.

At this point, it is all speculation. We have seen other countries reopen after Is a 6-foot perimeter enough for pera few months, although new cases often sonal protection? continue. There are four other human Yes. The large droplets created by coronaviruses that tend to circulate coughing and sneezing fall to the from fall to spring, which gives some ground within 3 to 6 feet. Some hospital hope for summer. In the worst-case sce- procedures may make smaller aerosols nario, the virus may circulate through that travel farther, but these are not in the summer like we saw in 2009 with public settings. the H1N1 pandemic.

What hasn’t been discussed nationWhat do you say to residents who ally or locally that would be helpful, in refuse to practice social distancing? your opinion, to residents?

It can be hard to see people who are Besides social distancing, we need to not social distancing, but without know- remember to cough into our shoulders ing their motivation, it’s not fair to judge or sleeves, not your hands. A tissue is them. I prefer to gently remind them also acceptable, but should be a onethat there is a pandemic going on and time use and discarded immediately. that we need to take steps to protect If you are home, soap and water are ourselves and our population’s most readily available and even more effective vulnerable, such as the elderly. than hand sanitizer. While technology may be intimidating to some, providers How do I know if I’m a carrier if are working quickly to make video visits I’m showing no symptoms and never easy and accessible during this time. If have? you need medical care, call your providInfections without symptoms do seem er’s office or visit ascension.org/onlineto happen, but until we have blood tests care to get care without exposure.

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Virus growth rate what county expected

By AnnMarie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com As the number of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County has grown from one on March 15 to 179 April 1, local health offiPANDEMIC cials haven’t been surprised.

“It’s about what we’ve expected,” said Christian Walker, public health preparedness coordinator for the Hamilton County Health Dept. “In our county we did quite well to begin with, but we knew it was coming. While we didn’t have reported cases right off the bat, we knew it was lurking in the shadows. We knew it was only a matter of time.”

The first case of COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus, reported in Indiana was in Marion County on March 6. As of April 1, Hamilton County reported the third-most cases in the state, behind Marion County’s 1,117 and Lake County’s 180. Marion County has 1.18 cases per capita, with Lake County at .37 and Hamilton County at .55. Allen County, the state’s third-most populous county with 372,877 residents, has only 39 reported cases of COVID-19.

Social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Indiana has led to the cancellation of nearly all events and the closure of schools, many retailers and in-dining at restaurants.

Yet, the documented cases in central Indiana have continued to grow by hundreds each day. Walker said it’s too early to know the true impact of social distancing on the local level.

“It’s hard to tell right now because our data set (in central Indiana) is so small. If we look worldwide, we do see it working,” Walker said, citing South Korea as an example. “It’s kind of an all-or-nothing thing.”

Walker declined to predict when cases will peak in Indiana, and he said he “can’t begin to guess when we can start lifting restrictions” here.

But he said he’s heard from experts that under a best-case scenario, some aspects of life may be able to return to normal by the end of April. The health department, however, is preparing for it to be much longer than that.

“We’re planning on it being a months-long event, hoping that it won’t be,” Walker said.

“It’s better for us to err on the side of caution and over-preparedness than do it haphazardly and extend this by us not doing everything we could to quash it now.”

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the models he’s seen from scholars and federal officials have projected the first wave of COVID-19 in Indiana winding down by approximately May 1.

“It’s not going to be (over by) Easter. That would be about the peak in Indiana, it would appear,” Brainard said. “We know from other epidemics they tend to come back in waves, but more people will have immunity at that point.”

Walker said Hamilton County hospitals are adequately staffed and have enough supplies to meet demand for now, adding that the situation could quickly change. He said cancelling elective surgeries and cross training staff have helped hospitals be ready to handle more cases.

The county health department has been preparing for pandemics for “at least a decade,” Walker said, and in August 2019 officials reviewed their highly infectious disease plan, not knowing what was to come.

Walker hopes the good habits Hamilton County residents are stressing now, such as frequent hand washing, will lead to a drop in cases of influenza and colds in the future.

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A screenshot of Cathedral High School’s digital newspaper, the Megaphone.

Senior Caleb Land works on the Megaphone from home. (Submitted photos)

Power of the press

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

“Technologically, we were set up pretty well, but what made this work is the students working from home are willing to step Not only are Cathedral High School stuup and say, ‘Yes, let’s still do this, let’s still put dents following an out a newspaper, let’s post it and let’s keep COVER STORY eLearning platthe website updated,’” Willis said. form to continue Willis credits the students’ leadtheir studies, those in Tony Willis’ ership – primarily that of co-editors newspaper class are learning the Nic Napier and Ava Amos and lead power of the press as they continue designer Ethan Marasco – with coorto operate the school’s digital newsdinating the work. paper, the Megaphone.

“I think the most important thing Willis teaches an introduction to is it’s teaching them the value of journalism class, where students journalism, because we need jourWillis learn the basics of journalism, such nalism now more than we ever have as writing, researching, interviewing and how because we need to have the stories told,” to craft stories. Willis also teaches a newspaWillis said. per class. It has 18 students who produce the The Megaphone’s most recent issue, pubschool’s newspaper, the Megaphone, which is lished March 24, includes advice from the published every three weeks. school nurse and from a mental health counThe introduction to journalism class is not selor and tips on how students can adjust required for the newspaper class, but many if an older sibling returns home from college students in the newspaper class have taken earlier than expected. the introduction class. “(Publishing the paper) shows my newsBecause the Megaphone is an online publipaper staff the value of what they do,” Willis cation, production hasn’t adjusted much with said. eLearning in progress.

The next edition is scheduled to publish

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April 22. The website is updated each day.

Per adjusting to a new schedule, Willis said the student team is more mindful about communication.

“Normally, the editors would go through a draft of a story one-on-one with the reporter, go through to make changes and edit for style,” Willis said. “Now, this is done back and forth online. I think we have had to be a little more mindful of communicating with each other.”

Each edition is available to Cathedral’s student body as soon as it’s published. It usually receives approximately 3,000 views in the

first 24 hours.

“With journalism, there is always something new to write about,” said Marasco, a junior. “I think we are really passionate about still putting out our issues and still updating our website with new articles and stuff because it’s a little bit of normalcy right now.

There’s so much crazy stuff going on, so if we can keep doing what we’re doing and keep getting information out to our students, we think that’s really important to have that base of what we have always done.”

For more or to read the newspaper, visit irishmegaphone.com.

PRAISE FOR TECH SUPPORT Cathedral High School teacher Tony Willis credits excellent tech support as the main reason his newspaper class is still succesfully publishing the school’s online paper, the Megaphone.

“We have four professional tech support people at Cathedral High School, and our technology is just flawless because of all the work they have done to set everything

up and make sure everybody switched over to eLearning as quickly as we did,” Willis said. “We just have great tech support people, and they should get a lot of credit for not only what the newspaper staff has been able to do but for what every teacher at Cathedral High School has been able to do because of the support we get from them.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker Even as so much is changed, there is more that remains the same. We have accumulated a lifetime of memories, mementos and talismans that can, in an instant, take us back to a long ago and far-away time. We humans are cursed by our longing. We miss those apart from us and places where we cannot be. It brings us worry, anxiety and, in some circumstances, it can drive us into depression. Even so, we are blessed by our ability to reminisce about our past and imagine our future.

For many, the weeks of shelter at home have been extended. And for all, evenings, time away from work and weekends are now providing new hours at home. Pretty much everything except for the outdoors is closed. If our angst allows, we sleep a bit more. We cook, eat and clean up – together. We remember old habits or form new ones.

We think about what we do and why we do it. Experts urge that some of the abundance of time be used to clean up around the house. One might suppose that they secretly want us to move around. The sedentary life of home-office work doesn’t allow for the lengthy walk to get coffee or park the car.

Closets are being emptied. Old clothes are sorted for donation. Cabinets are cleaned and organized. Many will tackle the garage if we get a few steady days of warmer weather. But for others, we sort countless boxes of old photos to scan or assemble into books. In a world of social isolation, they remind us that we have been together and will be together again. They inspire us with past travel and spur us to believe we will travel again. They bring us together with people from whom we are separated. They bring perspective.

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

Rekindling warmth of family Commentary by Danielle Wilson It’s a COVID-19 miracle! After three weeks of self-isolation, the Wilson six-pack is still intact, and dare I say, thriving.

HUMOR I’m not kidding. For some unknown reason, our little family is getting along better than ever, which is quite unusual given the circumstances.

Typically, holidays and summer vacation are a nightmare. College kids return home, taking up space and air; dishes and denim debris multiply like fruit flies, which also generally make an appearance when the coping bottles of red wine start flowing; and the lack of schedule sends everyone, particularly me, into a crazed state, unable to function properly or be nice to anyone.

What gives? Maybe it’s the shared sense of surrealness that has each of my darlings trying his/her best to be kind and helpful.

Perhaps they understand they have no other choice and that Zoom conferencing with friends grows old after a while. Maybe they realize how lucky they are to be healthy and

safe, and that if we are to survive sans divorce or childhood emancipation, they have to rise to the occasion.

And rise they have. They are complying with the newly resurrected, often-maligned Chore Chart. They take turns grocery shopping (their only “live” social interaction), making dinner and, most recently, giving presentations in the evenings on everything from the Denver Airport conspiracy theory (it’s the Illuminati!) to the 10 most controversial men of all time (Mother Teresa was No. 1!). I’ve even heard them laughing. Together.

For real. And not at each other.

So, for me, the silver lining in all of this is the renewed joy of family. Truly a miracle.

Peace out.

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

So, for me, the silver lining in all of this is the renewed joy of family. Truly a miracle.

Editor, Letter carriers are deemed “essential personnel” and will continue to deliver your mail and packages throughout these troubling times in our communities with the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19.

The CDC has published the need to practice social distancing and remain 6 feet apart to help prevent the spread of the virus. This includes interactions with mail carriers in your community.

We take great pride in serving our communities and we gladly accept our jobs being deemed “mission critical” where we will be working everyday throughout this pandemic. We strive to give you a sense of normalcy and hope you enjoy seeing your letter carrier or the white trucks with the Eagle on the side in every neighborhood six and seven days a week.

Now is the time to stay at home and allow us to bring much-needed supplies to your front door.

Don’t get me wrong, some of us are a little worried about our own well-being and the well-being of our families when we return home each night. Please help us out and sanitize your mailboxes, door knobs and other objects letter carriers touch while delivering your mail and packages.

Ronnie Roush, Branch 888 president

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Stutz artists Miles, Afshar share paintings in online open house

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Stutz Artists Association won’t hold its traditional open house this month, so it will do the next best thing: Hold ART an online event.

Each day in April, a different artist will be featured, including Fishers resident Anna Afshar and Carmel resident Heather Miles, who paints under the name H. Ward Miles in the art world. A deciMiles sion hasn’t been made whether the Stutz Open House, which was set for April 24-25 in the Stutz Building and Arts Center in Indianapolis, will be rescheduled.

The Stutz Artists Association’s social media channels will promote a daily featured artist that includes their works, biographical information and link to their contact details. Community members who want to participate can simply follow or like Stutz Artists on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. The event is free for the public to click through and browse each day.

“I love being at Stutz because of the history of the building. There is a special feeling when you walk into the studios,” Afshar said. “It’s a great community of artists and like-minded people. Stutz has a reputation in the city as some sort of art Mecca and great support of the public.

Being at Stutz really skyrocketed my art business in the last two years. I love that there is great camaraderie among the artists.”

Afshar, who has been painting for 20 years and has had a studio at Stutz for two years, paints a lot of watercolors, especially en plein air (on location) when she travels the world or around her home state of Indiana.

“In my (Stutz) studio, I paint bigger watercolors on canvas as well as oils. Painting watercolor on canvas involves special preparation of the canvas,” said Afshar,

Anna Afshar pauses with some of her paintings. (Submitted photo)

who has a small home studio where she paints most of her watercolors.

Afshar, who was born in Russia and grew up in Lithuania, typically teaches monthlong stints in Germany two or three times each year. She hopes her May classes might be rescheduled. She lived in Germany for two years and developed a following.

Afshar and Miles were co-chairs of the postponed open house.

“Our success and livelihoods depend on how many people see our work,” Afshar said. “I’m sure our sales will be affected for a long time by the poor economical situation in the world.”

Miles was a resident artist in 2018-19, earning a free studio for a year. That ended in July 2019, when she moved into a new studio. She said the online open house is a good way for artists to display their work.

“This is the only way we can do it right

now, and I know I’m staying home and shopping or looking online,” Miles said. “So, it’s a good way for people to see Indianapolis-area artists.”

Miles creates large abstract paintings.

“I miss the studio, but I can be inspired by literally anything,” Miles said. “There is a lot of inspiration with what is going on.”

Miles said the Stutz studio is a great place to create and sell her artwork. She was an arts teacher at Indianapolis Attucks High School for 16 years before becoming a full-time artist in 2018.

“Since going full time, I got the mural at the Indianapolis Airport and I have made a lot of work and traveled all throughout the country,” Miles said. “It’s been better than I ever expected it to be. This year has been different with so many events having to cancel.”

For more, visit stutzartists.com, annaafsharart.com and hwardmiles.com.

Patrons’ donations lift spirits

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com With so many performing arts organizations hurting with postponements because of the coronavirus pandemGIVING BACK ic, Civic Theatre Executive Director Michael Lasley is gratified with the community response.

“We are so humbled and moved by the generosity of our patrons,” Lasley said. “I don’t mind saying that I have been moved to tears on more than one occasion thinking about our amazing supporters and their families. It’s because of these gracious people that Civic can weather this storm.”

Civic Theatre’s “A Few Good Men” was set to start March 13 at the Studio Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, but it was postponed three hours before the curtain opened after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb initially limited gatherings to 250 people or less. Civic’s production of “Matilda the Musical,” originally scheduled for April 24 to May 9, also has been postponed.

Center for the Performing Arts President Jeff McDermott said the Center and resident companies have received thousands of dollars in support through ticket donations.

“The performing arts world is deeply affected by this situation, but we know that’s true in every field, so it’s very gratifying to see our patrons supporting us and our resident companies in this way,” McDermott said.

The Center for the Performing Arts is presenting an online series called “Interlude With Virtual Arts and Entertainment.” The twice-weekly collection is emailed to anyone who has bought tickets for a Center for the Performing Arts performance. It also is available on the Center’s website, the centerpresents.org.

Civic Theatre is holding a weekly series of pop-up classes on its Facebook page at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, so performers can continue honing acting, dance, art and theater skills from home. The workshops are free. Donations are not required to participate but are appreciated, according to a Civic Theatre press release.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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Artist specializes in raku pottery

By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com Showcasing her raku pottery at the 10th annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace this month would have been a first for ART Fishers Artisan Christine Davis. But, with the event canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Davis can only reflect on the honor of being selected.

“The Indiana Artisans are a group of acclaimed artists,” Davis said. “I am pleased to be in their midst.”

Approximately 140 artists were slated to participate, with 25 scheduled to demonstrate their crafts in their booths.

Davis has worked in the art world since she was a student at Indiana University.

She started in high-fire ceramics and now focuses on raku pottery, a technique that originated in Japan.

“I worked in stained glass for many years, but when I took Loran Hill’s raku class at the Indianapolis Art Center 20 years ago, I was immediately hooked on raku,” she said.

Raku is an “unpredictable and uncontrollable process” of glaze firing. Pieces reach a temperature 1,900 degrees Fahrenheit in

Christine Davis displays raku pottery. (Submitted photo)

an hour.

“At that temperature, the top of the kiln is raised, and pieces are taken from the kiln. They are placed in smaller containers filled with combustibles which ignite,” Davis said. “As flames climb up the piece, colors change in the glaze and smoke is absorbed into unglazed areas and become black. This produces one-of-a-kind pieces.”

Each piece can take several weeks to create.

Love wine? Join the club.

Commentary by Elizabeth Morse A great way to explore your love of wine is to join a club. Many wine shops offer clubs that can WINEderlust be customized to the wine-lover’s tastes.

305 Wine Garage in Fortville offers the Garage Club starting at $30 per month.

Each month, members receive an email letting them know when their credit card will be charged and when they can pick up their wines. You can choose from Garage Reds (two red bottles $40-$55), Garage Whites (two white bottles, though one might be a sparkler or rose, $30-$45) or Garage Mix (one bottle of red and one bottle of white wine, $35-$50). Final monthly costs vary depending on the wine that is selected.

Tasteful Times in Fishers offers several options, too. Its Wine Library Club has two levels. Volume I membership gets you two bottles of wine, hand-selected for your palate. Cost is $35 monthly. The other option is Volume L at $75 per month.

This selection offers the highest level of personalized service and two bottles of

premium wine geared toward your specifications. Both clubs also get you winery and winemaker information, tasting notes, pairing suggestions and a complimentary recipe — and two free tickets to TT Tasting events. Volume L gets you an invite to special Volume L tasting events, too.

Goose the Market on Delaware Street in Indy offers a Wine of the Month Club.

Choose from STRAIGHT UP at $34 per month, plus tax (one bottle each of white and red with a retail value of more than $39) and the MYSTERY, at $49, plus tax, which yields three bottles (one red, one white and one mystery bottle that is often wine but could also be a mixer, sake or beer) with a value of more than $54. A monthly email accompanies either membership and is full of pairing suggestions, winery and grape history, tasting notes and more. Cheers!

Elizabeth Morse is a Hoosier chef, food writer, wine guru and Hamilton County Master Gardener. Morse has been a resident of Hamilton County for more than a decade. Check out her blog: schlepicurean.com.

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 654 W. Logan St., Noblesville What to get: Meatloaf with a Kick Price: $9.95 Anna’s take: If you’re anything like me, you’ve been living off of 5-minute rice during the stay-at-home directive (I’m talking to you, fellow millennials), so when I had the opportunity to visit Courtney’s Kitchen and enjoy some home-cooked meals, I raced there for

Courtney’s Kitchen offers a wide variety of home-cooked meals, including Meatloaf with a Kick (top left), hand-pounded tenderloin (right) and Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie (bottom left).

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carryout. I tried the Meatloaf with a Kick, which is the daily special on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s a homemade meatloaf with a touch of jalapeño, smothered in beef gravy and served with a side of homemade mashed potatoes, green beans or your choice of vegetable and a roll. The meatloaf still tasted delicious when ordering carryout and eating it at home. I also tried the hand-pounded tenderloin ($9.95), a sandwich large enough for two meals. Order a petite version for $8.25.

I topped my meal with a slice of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie ($3.95). To be honest, I ate the pie first.

If you want to enjoy a home-cooked meal during your self-isolation experience, order it from Courtney’s Kitchen.

CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. The upcoming meeting will be held at City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana. We recommend that residents follow the recently released guidelines to avoid gatherings and meeting due to the risk of COVID-19.

For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us.

Alternatively, you can provide comments to the assigned Planner at the contact information listed below.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Consideration of a Use Variance from the requirements of the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance #110380 to allow an indoor automobile sales use. All business to be conducted on the interior.

LOCATION: The Proposal is located at 11774 Technology Drive. Generally located north of the Fishers Corner Blvd, South of Technology Lane. Also known as parcel #15-11-31-00-03-001.000.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above.

Written objections filed with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing will be considered. If you would like your written comments to be provided to the Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals, you must submit them one (1) week prior to the hearing date noted above. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.

Department of Planning and Zoning City of Fishers 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 (317) 595-3120 www.fishers.in.us

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CITY OF FISHERS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Owner: City of Fishers, Indiana Director of Engineering One Municipal Drive Fishers, Indiana 46038 Project: 96th Street Resurfacing and Median Island Construction Notice is hereby given that the City of Fishers, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the Project addressed to the Director of Engineering, City of Fishers, City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038 until 9:45 a.m. on or before April 21, 2020. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bids will be publicly opened and read by the City of Fishers at 10:00 a.m. on April 21, 2020 in the Fishers City Hall Engineering and Public Works Conference Room, located on the First Floor of Fishers City Hall. The Bid should be clearly marked “Bid – 96th Street Resurfacing and Median Island Construction” on the outside of the envelope, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents.

In general, the Work shall be completed by INDOT and State of Indiana certified/qualified Contractors and Subcontractors for the Project and consists of: Resurfacing of the asphalt surface on 96th Street east of I-69 to Lantern Road, construction of a multi-use path on the north side of 96th Street, construction of median islands on 96th Street, and pavement of right turn lanes onto the interstate ramp in Hamilton County, Fishers, Indiana, all as required by the Bidding Documents for the Project which have all as required by the Bidding Documents for the Project which have been assembled into a bound Project Manual, and which together with the Drawings, may be examined at City of Fishers, Department of Engineering, Fishers City Hall, (317) 595-3160 or at the office of A&F Engineering Co., LLC, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 beginning on March 3, 2020. Copies of the Project Manual and Drawings must be obtained on or after March 3, 2020 from A&F Engineering Co., LLC, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 201, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 upon the payment of $75.00 for each set. These sets may include fullsize Drawings. Payment must be in the form of a check. NO CASH ACCEPTED. All payments for Bidding Documents are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Drawings and Bidding Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of Drawings and Contract Documents. Bids must be submitted on the forms contained in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: 1. State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 (Contractor’s Bid for Public Work) (Revised 2013) as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Account and as required in the Instruction to Bidders, including a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; 2. Bid Bond made payable to City of Fishers, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days or such other time specified by Owner from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement and provision of the required Payment and Performance Bonds as included in the Project Manual.

Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids, but no Bidder shall withdraw its Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual opening of the Bids. The Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder, execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance and Payment Bonds.

Wage rates on the Project shall not be less than the prevailing wage scale as determined in accordance with Ind. Code §5-16-6 et seq. and include in the Project Manual, and the Contractor must conform to the antidiscrimination provisions of Ind. Code §5-16-6 et seq.

A Performance Bond with good and sufficient surety on the form provided in the Project Manual, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Performance Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor The Contractor shall provide a Payment Bond to the Owner, approved by Owner and for the benefit of the Owner, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, its subcontractors, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor All out-of-state bidder corporations must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State.

Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the Owner as determined by the purchasing agency. The Owner also reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner.

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Thank you As people across America are encouraged to stay home, our dedicated doctors, nurses, caregivers and support teams continue to serve. They leave their families each day to ensure your loved ones get the compassionate, personalized care they have come to expect.

For Ascension, this goes far beyond a job. It’s our calling.

At care sites across the country — and online — we are here when you need us. Motivated by a Mission that goes back more than 200 years, we live out our calling to bring healing and hope to all, especially the most vulnerable among us. This need has never been greater than now.

We continue to take every precaution to keep our community safe and well, all while caring for those who need us the most. In this way, we ensure that when this storm has passed — and it will — our community will be stronger for it.

Together we stand with our care teams, and caregivers everywhere, who continue to give their all.

We are grateful for your commitment, sacrifice and service.

For ongoing updates on our response, visit ascension.org Listening to you, caring for you. © Ascension 2020. All rights reserved.

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