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E - Exercise Your Body and Mind (April 24 -30) S – Sheroes and Heroes (May 1-7) During the first week, residents are encouraged to write positive messages on their driveways and sidewalks with chalk, decorate homes with lights and banners, paint kindness rocks and participate in a citywide spirit week. Organizers are planning additional themed weeks, as Gov. Eric Holcomb announced April 2 that schools will not reopen this school year. Participants may share photos and videos on the Carmel Cares Facebook page and on
Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #CarmelCares. Carmel High School Asst. Principal Karen McDaniel helped organize the initiative. “I’ve been so impressed. I can’t believe how quickly it’s taken off,” she said. “I’m really happy with the logo and how everything turned out. It’s beautiful and springy and will hopefully make people feel excited that we can do this together even though we’re apart.” Look for information each week on the Carmel Cares Facebook page and the City of Carmel website.
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As the number of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County has grown from one on March 15 to 220 April 3, local health PANDEMIC officials 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.
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Two Carmel police officers are preparing to return to work after recovering from COVID-19. PANDEMIC Carmel Police Dept. Lt. James Semester said the two officers were among the first confirmed cases in the state and that both are on their way to a full recovery. “Both of them are champing at the bit to get back to work,” Semester said, adding that they are waiting for their quarantine period to end. Semester said CPD had already been practicing social distancing before the officers showed signs of illness and that those efforts likely kept the disease from spreading. “We’re putting our best foot forward to make sure we’re in front of the curve instead of getting caught in a bad situation,” Semester said. “We’re encouraging anyone who’s not feeling well to stay home, whether it’s COVID-19 or something else.” CPD has plans in place to handle the workload should a large number of officers become infected or quarantined. Semester said all sworn officers could be assigned to patrol the city whether or not that’s their regular role. Semester said police calls have decreased
with residents ordered by Gov. Eric Holcomb to stay at home to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. Police are using the extra time to proactively prevent crime. “We’re doing a lot of business and area neighborhood checks, (actions) we did in the past but we’re doing more frequently now,” Semester said. “Our officers are very busy day and night, watching and making sure we’re not having anybody take advantage of less vehicle and foot traffic out. We’re still at full strength.”
6 FIREFIGHTERS TEST POSITIVE Six members of the Carmel Fire Dept. have tested positive for COVID-19, and all are expected to make a full recovery, according to Chief David Haboush. Two of those diagnosed with the disease are already back on duty, he said. CFD has implemented several protocol changes to protect first responders and the public. CFD employees are required to check their temperature upon entering fire stations and undergo a health screening each day on the job. “We do not want people that are ill coming to work,” Haboush said. “We cannot afford to have our entire workforce compromised as far as everyone getting sick at the same time.”
State extends school closure By Jarred Meeks Jarred@youarecurrent.com
requirement. McCormick said school systems must submit a continuous learning plan by April 17. State officials announced April 2 that Carmel Clay Schools plans to continue its all K-12 schools will not conduct in-person schedule of virtual learning for six weeks classes for the following spring break, making the EDUCATION remainder of the last day of school for students May academic year. 21 — making this three days earlier To meet the number of required than the original schedule. school days, for the remainder of CCS Supt. Michael Beresford the academic year schools must eistated in an email to parents that ther complete 160 total instructional the district is working on ways to days or complete at least 20 more honor the class of 2020. Beresford days of remote learning between “We will find a way to support April 2 and the end of the academic year. If and celebrate the important milestones a school completes 20 days and falls short and traditions, especially graduation,” he of the required 160 instructional days, the stated. “We know this is a heartbreaker for Indiana Dept. of Education can waive the you seniors, but we also know that you are difference, according to the executive order. strong, resilient, creative and ready to meet Indiana Supt. of Public Instruction any challenge.” Jennifer McCormick said the 160 required McCormick said all high school seniors days could consist of a total of in-person who were on track to graduate before school school days, eLearning days or other days closures on March 19 will be given the flexiof expanded school learning to meet the bility needed to earn an Indiana diploma.
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Scouts stuck with cookies By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com The impact of closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic is not only affecting students, business owners PANDEMIC and employees, but also Girl Scouts. Annual cookie sales often include booths at grocery stores. But booth sales are canceled, which has left Scouts with a wealth of unsold boxes. “Originally, when all our (11) booths were canceled we had roughly 600 packages left,” said Kennedy Moulder, a Scout with Troop 00822, who has sold cookies for six years. “Through continuing sales and transferring cookies to other troops we are down to about 100 packages.” Scout Grace Lucka with Troop 1231, who has sold cookies for nine years, has “a lot” of cookies left and was worried when the booths were canceled. “I didn’t know what we were going to do. We had 12 more booths scheduled that got canceled,” she said. “But I understood why they did it for the safety of the girls. I just wasn’t sure how I was going to sell the rest of my cookies.” Grace’s mom, Gayle, is the troop leader and understood why the booths were canceled. But she also wondered how to assure the Scouts it was for the best while also supporting their goals. “Business planning and goal setting are such important skills they learn through selling cookies,” Gayle said. “They’ve learned year after year that if they think big, create specific strategies to achieve their goals, they can achieve their dreams. Even risk-management planning is a part of their cookie-selling business. “Risk management involves getting the girls to think about how to solve business problems when things don’t go as they
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“They’ve finished a tournament every year since 1911. There has been a lot of stuff going on since then and they found a way The Carmel High School boys basketball to play it,” he said. “It kind of tells you the team was poised to make a run at defendtimes you’re in.” ing its 2019 Osborn said his team was defiBASKETBALL Class 4A state nitely peaking at the right time. championship. “I felt Brian Waddell had gotten But it wasn’t to be as the corohealthy and more confident and navirus pandemic forced the poststarted playing well for us,” Osponement and then cancellation of born said. “The guys in the regular the rest of the state tournament. rotation were doing a lot of good The Greyhounds (18-7) had won six things and matured throughout Jannsen games in a row and were set to the season. I look back to early play New Haven March 14 in the Logansport December when we got beat by Lawrence Regional semifinals. Central pretty good and there was a lot of “Everything happened so fast,” Carmel growth between that game and winning the coach Ryan Osborn said. sectional championship. I was super proud The team went to practice at Logansport of them. That was our ultimate thing, (to) March 12 and learned the games would be play your best in March and give yourself a played in front of families only. The followchance. I thought this team did that.” ing day, the Indiana High School Athletic Jackson Jannsen said the Greyhounds Association announced it would postpone were meshing better as the season went the tournament. on. “At the time, you don’t know the sever“It kind of sucks,” said Jannsen, a 6-foot-1 ity of what is going on,” Osborn said. “As guard who will play for Manchester Univeryou look at it now, it’s obvious that we sity next season. “We were really looking shouldn’t be playing.” forward to it, especially me being the only With schools closed for the rest of the senior, to get that chance to win regionals school year, the IHSAA had to cancel the and then get the chance to go to the state tournament. Osborn said IHSAA Commischampionship back-to-back years (by winsioner Bobby Cox and his staff did everyning the semistate). It’s something we realthing possible to try to play the rest of the ly missed out on. It would have been a great tournament. experience for everyone.”
Golf courses reopen — After consulting with medical experts and receiving assurances of compliance with the new guidelines from all golf courses in Carmel, Mayor Jim Brainard announced that they may reopen. To reopen, courses must agree to close shops, clubhouses and restrooms; not place rakes in bunkers; not provide riding or push carts; not use tee markers; and not provide water coolers, among other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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make a large push to further improving our defenses and responses to fighting future epidemics with much greater agility and Gardiner Bink wants to see change. providing our first responders, as well as The lone Democrat seeking a seat on the our medical staff, with the proper needs to Hamilton County handle these situations. It’s not just ELECTION Council, Bink said he enough to deal with these things believes Hamilton when they come up, we need to County government has been run by work to greater prepare and anticione party for too long. pate future epidemics.” “I think the residents of Hamilton Bink graduated from Lancaster County are ready to have a different Catholic High School in 2009 and perspective on who is ready to repfrom Xavier University in 2013 with Bink resent them and push the important a degree in business administraissues causing much greater dialogue than tion. While at Xavier, he majored in finance what we have been getting,” Bink said. “I and entrepreneurial studies and received am going to bring a different perspective to a Credentials of Readiness certificate from the council, bring greater transparency and Harvard Business School Online, where he insight into the operations and agreements studied business analytics, economics for in the council.” managers and financial accounting. He has The coronavirus pandemic has helped worked in accounting and as a business shape part of Bink’s campaign. He said he consultant but now is a children’s author. hopes to help the county and its residents Bink is married to Tara, and they have recover. a 2-year-old son, Gardiner IV. Bink will not “I want to make sure that our county face a challenger in the June 2 primary elecis prepared to not simply fight but to also tion, but will face the Republican nominees recover from the current epidemic,” he said. in November. “Once we are safely through it, I plan to Learn more at votebink.com.
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es, a sewing shop in Noblesville, that has hosted various charity events and employs more than 20 people. A lifelong volunteer and small business Burrow, a Westfield resident, has served owner, Republican Lyneen Burrow said she on the Hamilton East Public Library Board is a proven leader and has been involved with HamilELECTION and hopes to fill ton County 4-H. She has also volunone of three atteered at Conner Prairie and in sevlarge seats on the Hamilton County eral school districts and churches. Council. She is a member of the Westfield “I come in with a fresh perspecSummit Lawn Cemetery Board. tive, a loyalty to the people of this “In the many ways I’ve served, county and a passion for service,” I’ve written bylaws, began proBurrow Burrow said. “It won’t be business grams, delegated people, organized as usual.” and administered people to do their jobs Top among her priorities is providing acmore efficiently,” she said. “I lead with my cess to safe, healthy food for all children in heart and listen to ideas, then make my Hamilton County. decisions. I don’t want to sit and preach. “I hate to think in a county like ours that I want to get out and listen. I have exthere would be one child that goes hungry,” perience leading people, making money, she said. “We should be ashamed.” successfully finding solutions and conflict Burrow said she also plans to provide resolution.” access to affordable housing options that Burrow graduated from Westfield High are safe and clean for senior citizens, veter- School in 1976. She has been married to Bret ans and the underserved, as well as develsince 1982. They have two daughters, Liz opment of more mental health facilities for (husband Aaron) Munson and Alyson (husdrug and alcohol addiction. band Robby) Bray, and three grandchildren, In 2007, Burrow opened Always In StitchBen, 11, Libby, 9, and Zeke, 8.
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Continued reinforcement is key for dogs Commentary by Kelly Kolodkin Everyone loves the crazy cuteness of puppy feet scampering around the house, the flopping of their little bodPETS ies on the carpet, sweet little squeaky barks for attention and dragging toys larger than themselves across the floor. They seem to be a perfect blank slate that requires pet parents to embark on the joys and rigors of basic obedience training. Wait, you mean they are not preprogrammed to evolve into their well-behaved family unit placement in our lives?! That’s right. It is up to us to mold these furry little minds to assimilate into our world. Recently I received a call inquiring about dog training. The potential clients had sent their puppy away to a board and train program for six weeks, and it was now about a year later. The owner said their pup was starting to jump on people at the door and started
pulling when leash walking again. They had asked me if I could help fix these behaviors. I asked several questions about the owners’ continued at-home reinforcement of the training. Alas, just as I thought, they were not doing much to reinforce the training that was done at the initial program. Here was the problem! When I go to a potential new client’s home for a meet and greet, we sit down and discuss the reason for their call. After my analysis, I ask them, “Are you willing to do the daily work to reinforce the training?” Accountability by the pet parents is pivotal in successful training. So let’s look at what it takes to be successful with at-home reinforcement training, because many people say they do not have time to do this. It is easier than you think. I require my clients to take moments within their daily routines to train. For example, if we are working on the command “leave it or drop it,” the client is trained on
the hand and voice tones for successful training that we work on together with the dog at our training session. Then, I give them examples on how they can incorporate and train that behavior in daily life. For instance, if my client is cooking in the kitchen and a piece of chicken falls to the floor they practice the “leave it” command, which they know from our training session. Sometimes, I will suggest creating the scenario by dropping treats from the counter and using the proper command. Like learning a language, if you do not use the skills you’ve learned, you’ll lose them! Consistency and patience will lead to a well-behaved furry companion. You can do it!
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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving its mark on central Indiana, with hundreds of new cases reported daily COVER STORY and the death toll continuing to climb. Most people who develop the disease will recover, but their journeys back to health can look very different. The following are stories of three Hamilton County residents who battled COVID-19 — and won.
‘AS SICK AS I’VE EVER FELT’
Ironically for Kevin Young, a firefighter and paramedic with the Carmel Fire Dept., his exposure to the coronavirus likely occurred during an emergency medical services conference. The conference occurred just before many events Young started to be canceled or postponed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and since then nearly half of the 40 attendees from around the nation have been diagnosed with COVID-19. “I think that was the hot zone,” said Young, 40, who lives in Westfield with his wife and three children. About a week after the conference, Young started developing body aches and a fever, but the symptoms quickly became much worse. By the next day, he developed difficult and painful breathing, coughing and a higher temperature. By the time he got the results of his test for COVID-19 a few days later, he was pretty sure what the diagnosis would be. “I had literally every symptom possible by that point,” Young said. “I was feeling as sick as I’ve ever felt in my life.” Young’s condition deteriorated enough to warrant a trip to the hospital, where he received fluids and antibiotics — that didn’t work — to treat the pneumonia that developed in his lungs. There is no effective treatment for COVID-19 other than managing symptoms, so when Young’s fever started to decrease and his breathing became less
labored, he was sent home to continue his recovery. Young has been home from the hospital for more than a week now and is feeling better every day. He’s still using oxygen to help him breathe but can’t consider going back to work until all of his symptoms subside. He’s thankful that no one else in his immediate family has developed symptoms and that it didn’t reach his extended family, either. “This particular type that I had and how bad it was, I think if my father-in-law or dad caught it, it definitely would have killed them,” he said. Young is one of six Carmel firefighters to test positive for COVID-19. “It was awful for me, but then I’ve heard from a bunch of other firefighters that have caught it that it was a lot more mild for them,” he said. “I was the unlucky one.”
‘I THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK’
Jeff Schultz is thankful to be bored. He considers it a blessing, as not too long ago he was feeling too miserable for ennui, suffering through a very unexpected COVID-19 diagnosis. Schultz, 53, a Carmel resident and pastor at Faith Church in Indianapolis, woke up March 24 with Schultz weakness, a fever and extreme fatigue. At the time, he didn’t suspect the coronavirus. “Walking 5 feet into our bathroom, I almost passed out. I thought I was having a heart attack,” Schultz said. “It wasn’t trouble breathing. I was so wiped out I could hardly stand on my feet.” Schultz made a virtual appointment with his doctor, who sent him to a respiratory care clinic. After testing negative for the flu, he took a coronavirus test and went home to wait for his results. “It’s kind of a weird feeling to go home and take Dayquil and quarantine yourself,” he said. “You sort of have this sense like there should be something more.” A few days later, he received the phone call confirming his diagnosis. Soon, his fever
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broke and the fatigue lessened each day. His sense of taste and smell, which had disappeared, began coming back. For Schultz, who doesn’t know where he became exposed to the virus, the physical isolation was the toughest part. He quarantined himself in his bedroom away from his wife and daughter, who celebrated her 17th birthday soon after his diagnosis. “I’m not going to get to hug her,” he said. “That’s just hard.” With the worst of the symptoms behind him, Schultz wonders how those who had COVID-19 will be perceived when life returns to normal. “Will people who had coronavirus have some sort of stigma attached to that? I hope not,” he said. “To be connected with a global pandemic and economic struggles and isolation, I don’t know that I want to wear that label around in public. Hopefully, people will be understanding that it’s just a disease, nobody did anything to get it and we’re all trying to get through this as best we can together.”
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Juan Navarette wasn’t feeling well. It started with pressure behind his eyes, then he developed a fever, cold sweats, coughing and shortness of breath. He began taking medicine to treat bronchitis, but when it didn’t work his employer — the Carmel Police Dept. — scheduled a Navarette test for the coronavirus. Navarette, 32, said he was “shocked” by the results. “I was definitely not thinking I was going to test positive for COVID,” the Carmel resident said. “I hadn’t been around anybody that had been exposed or that was positive, at least that I knew of, anyway.” Navarette quarantined himself in his room to avoid exposing his girlfriend and their three children to the virus. So far, none of them have exhibited symptoms, he said. For Navarette, COVID-19 wasn’t the worst illness he’s had. “The flu hit me harder than COVID did. COVID was a constant fever and then shortness of breath to the point where walking up and down the stairs I’d have to sit down and try to catch my breath,” he said. “The hardest part about COVID was the isolation, having to stay in one room for 14 days.” During his quarantine, which included a lot of “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” films, Navarette had time to wonder where he could’ve contracted the virus. “It could’ve been anywhere,” he said. “It could’ve been when I went and got groceries the Friday before, or a traffic stop the week before. It could’ve been someone I knew or someone I never met other than a short encounter. It definitely makes you think a lot about who you’ve been talking to and who you’ve been around.” Navarette, who was set to return to work as a patrol officer last week, said his family, friends and co-workers provided great encouragement during his isolation. “Fourteen days seems like a lot, but when you have people there to support you, I think that helps,” he said.
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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.
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Classic Cakes gets creative By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com The order to ban large gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic forced Classic Cakes of Carmel to PANDEMIC postpone its 25th anniversary Indy Cake Off and lay off most of its staff. So, owner Megan Ritz decided to launch a few programs she’d been brainstorming. “Cancelling the Indy Cake Off was disappointing. I know our participants were already working hard on their cakes, but the restrictions left us no choice,” Ritz said. “I am grateful we were able to act quickly when it became clear how bad this was going to get. Honestly, I have a journal full of project ideas. “I chose these, specifically, because I felt they engaged the community in a way that allowed for us to be helpful and spread some joy during a painful time.” The programs include The Cake Fairy, Cake it Yourself, Cake Donations and a Cake Video Series. The Cake Fairy program gives people the opportunity to spread “some joy and surprise their friends and family with a token of love,” Ritz said. “People are sending cakes to their friends, family, neighbors, teammates, coworkers and employees,” she said. “It’s been amazing to get to see the little acts of kindness happening all over the city. Not only by people sending these gifts but by their support of our small business.” The Cake Fairy also collects donations with 100 percent going toward the cost of making the cakes. In the first week, Classic Cakes donated 20 cakes to local hospital staff, senior care facilities, the local police station, fire station and to struggling families. The next project is to donate cupcakes to the staff and children at Riley Hospital for Children. Cake it Yourself works in conjunction with the Cake Video Series to promote learning something new and connecting with the outside world during a time of isolation. It includes a cake decorating kit with an 8-inch pre-iced cake, four bags of buttercream in different colors and coordinated sprinkles. “In our first week, I did seven live videos, with over 50,000 views,” Ritz said. “Videos are about our shop, a behind-the-scenes tour and lots of decorating advice. The video series is on our Facebook page live and you can catch replays on Facebook or YouTube.”
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Response has been “unreal,” Ritz said. “Other businesses are contacting me, asking me advice so they can launch their own series,” she said. “Families are telling me how grateful they are for the distraction. One parent even shared that she uses the videos as a reward for her kids finishing their schoolwork. There is so much fear, frustration and pain in the world right now, I feel so fortunate to be able to be offering a little piece of joy and kindness.” Ritz purchased Classic Cakes in 2019. She’d previously interned at the business, then worked as a baker and decorator at the shop and eventually ran day-to-day operations as the general manager. “I never expected a global epidemic to join me during my first year as business owner,” Ritz said. “I have had to make hard choices and get creative, but I believe that nothing is more important than kindness. Maybe kindness from a distance of 6 feet, but kindness, nonetheless.” Clasic cakes is offering cakes for curbside pickup and deliveries and allowing brides to pick up sample kits for tastings so they can continue to plan weddings for later this year. Catch the Cake Video series at 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday at facebook.com/ ClassicCakesCarmel.
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morning,’” she said. “I was sitting in the office thinking, ‘I want to be a part of this.’” Patel began volunteering at the hospital a couple of years ago before accepting partand full-time roles at IU Health North and Saxony hospitals. Last month, she became the hospital system’s first-ever guest relations team lead at IU Health North, although she’s yet to see a typical day in that role. Patel said her first weeks on the job have been stressful — but not in the way she imagined. “We’re trying our best,” she said. “It’s a lot of scary situations, but we’re trying to keep calm, show compassion and get through it together.”
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Indiana has seen its number of COVID-19 cases jump in the last week, and many more are expected in the next month. Other regions affected by the outbreak have run out of hospital beds and medical supplies, but IU Health officials said the hospital system is in good shape for now. “IU Health has adequate supplies right now and continues to closely monitor equipment and available personal protective equipment to meet emerging health needs,” said Berkley Rios, a spokesperson for the IU Health Indianapolis Suburban
Region. “IU Health has plans and standard processes in place to treat a potential influx of patients. This includes evaluating and ensuring adequate staffing, space and equipment. Most importantly, we are working closely with the Indiana State Dept. of Health and other hospitals and health systems to ensure the needs of our communities are met.” Rios said the hospital has rescheduled elective procedures to help conserve resources and free team members to deal with the pandemic.
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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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his first digital camera in 2000 and immediately developed an affinity — and skill — for outdoor photography, eventually branching Carmel resident Otis Harville has a unique into fine printmaking. way of viewing the world. “For me, photography is a satisHe does so through fying blend of creativity, intellectual ARTISAN the lens of a digital challenge and craftsmanship in the camera, with the disservice of creating memories of cerning eye of an artist. these environments,” Harville said. “My view is that fine-art photog“My approach to every scene has raphy goes beyond simple reality,” the same goal, (to) utilize colors, said Harville, an award-winning tones, contrast and a calibrated Harville landscape photographer and printworkflow to convey my emotions. maker whose work has appeared in galleries “By doing this, I create memories of mothroughout the Midwest. “It requires the artments of serene beauty, and then preserve ist to be inspired to a vision beyond the simthem with museum high-quality archival plicity of the image captured by the camera.” materials.” An Indiana Artisan and member of the Harville became a juried member of the Indiana Artisan Advisory Board, Harville is Indiana Artisan organization in 2018. Creata fine-art photographer who turns digital ed in 2010 by the state legislature, Indiana images of landscapes into printed pieces of Artisan recognizes and promotes the work art. His work has appeared in Carmel Art on of the highest-quality art and food created Main Gallery & Gifts and has been displayed by Hoosiers. in galleries and art fairs throughout Indiana, Harville, who works out of his home Michigan and Ohio. studio and has participated in art fairs and A graduate of Wayne State University in shows since 2014, lives in east Carmel with Detroit and Indiana University, Harville has his wife, Sarah, and their two sons. His plied his craft for 20 years. He purchased website is lightscap3s.com.
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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
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.
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Foster, McPhee concert gets new date at Palladium — In response to public health advisories due to the coronavirus pandemic, acclaimed pop songwriter and producer David Foster is rescheduling his planned May 2 appearance at the Center for the Performing Arts. The performance, “An Intimate Evening with David Foster: Hitman Tour Featuring Special Guest Katharine McPhee,” has been moved to 8 p.m. Jan. 21, 2021, at the Palladium in Carmel. In addition, author and humorist David Sedaris’ planned April 21 appearance at the Center for the Performing Arts, “An Evening with David Sedaris” has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Palla-
dium. Tickets for both shows are available at thecenterpresents.org. Ticket holders unable to attend the new date are eligible for a full refund. More new concert dates — Four more concerts that had been postponed have new dates at the Palladium. They are: Peking Acrobats, Oct. 4; Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration, Nov. 1; Gaither Vocal Band, Nov. 7 and George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 30, 2021. Previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new dates, and ticket sales have resumed at thecenterpresents.org
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FINE BATHROOMS Complete Bathroom Remodeling -Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Installations -Custom Showers -Leak and Mold Solutions -Low Maintenance Choices Learn more at:
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• Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile
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• Wood Floors • Doors & Windows
We do custom auto upholstery
• Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall
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• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Decorative & Regular Concrete
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Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun All levels - in Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856
LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
Residential lawn mowing weed eating, clean up Carmel area. Lowest rates in town 786-403-2101 Local Carmel Resident
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SPRING CLEAN UP MULCH MOWING FERTILIZING TEAR OUT/REPLACE FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491 WILL MOW LAWNS & DO SPRING CLEANUP
Trim Shrub, remove or trim some trees, Clean our houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint. Do odd jobs, demo small buildings. Provide personal services Fully insured Text or call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com
Divine Outdoor Services
Now Scheduling Residential Lawn Mowing Accounts Free Estimates Family Owned and Operated Text/Call Tim: 317.409.3689 Email:tim@divineoutdoorservices.com
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FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115
Locally owned/operated over 40 YRS
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Guitar Lessons With Baker Scott
Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons I teach improvisation for all instruments. Gift Certificates Available near Carey Road & 146th • Carmel
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JACKSON LAWN MOWING Local Family Business Father and Son 35 Years Experience Insured-References Free Estimates 317-727-0948
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LAKE STONEBRIDGE LAKEFRONT 4 bd’r family home in Fishers. Active lake with swimming fishing and boating from your own dock. 470K Please call Maureen 317-985-7595 for appointment. 10420 Calibouge Dr Fishers IN 46037. Details Zillow.com
Help Wanted: Looking for an entry level employee to round out my help desk. It is a perfect job for college aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce. Primary duties would be inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Hours are Mon-Thurs 10:00am-2:00pm. Please send resumes, work history, or questions to: mkress@theankerconsultinggroup.com
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• Power Washing
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• Carpet • Headliners • Seats • Trunks • Custom Consoles • We also do boat interiors
• Plumbing & Electrical
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to schedule your spring maintenance!
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No contracts - we only mow when it needs it We are insured and bonded-is your provider? Call for an on-site estimate
Secure Computer Disposal (SCD) • Remove data drives • Secure drive erasure • Provide drive erasure receipts • Recycle obsolete computers • Come to you for pickup • Start at $20 per secure drive erase CALL 317-804-1292 we’ll do the rest!
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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.
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