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analyze samples taken in Indiana health care facilities, including nursing homes and emergency In a continuing effort to slow the spread of the rooms, in an effort to increase the state’s ability new coronavirus, Indiana officials to conduct testing for COVID-19. As Lilly’s testing PANDEMIC have made numerous capacity expands, Lilly and the ISDH will changes to everyday life work together to increase testing. in the past week to combat the pandemic. On March 12, Holcomb announced steps On March 16, Indiana announced it the state is enacting to reduce the spread would adhere to the Centers for Disease of the new coronavirus, including initially Control and Prevention guidance for large limiting most gatherings to 250 people events and mass gatherings. The guidance and giving school corporations a 20-day recommends no in-person events of more waiver of required school days. Gatherings Holcomb than 50 people to limit close interactions are now limited to 50, with the CDC recomand the potential spread of COVID-19, the disease mending no more than 10 if possible. stemming from the new coronavirus. Events include any gathering of people who are As of press time, at least 273 public school in one room or a single space at the same time, districts are closed, are using e-learning days or such as cafeterias, churches, stadiums, meeting are on spring break and have announced a future and conference rooms and auditoriums, according closure, according to the Indiana State Dept. of to the ISDH. The guidance applies to professional, Health. The Dept. of Education is working with the social, community and similar gatherings. remaining school corporations to determine next The measures all came less than a week after steps. the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said bars, nightclubs a pandemic, forcing nations around the world to and restaurants are required to close dine-in serrespond accordingly. vices and can only provide takeout and delivery Last week, an adult Marion County resident services through the end of March. treated for the new coronavirus died, marking InHolcomb also signed an executive order March diana’s first COVID-19 death. 17 announcing additional directives, including an “A family today is suffering the ultimate loss executive order that requires the Indiana National due to COVID-19, and this sadly underscores how Guard to be on duty and assist in the state’s efsevere the virus can be – especially for some forts to combat COVID-19. high-risk Hoosiers,” Holcomb stated. “The state is The governor’s executive order also delays taking unprecedented actions to slow the spread non-essential public meetings. For essential of COVID-19, and every Hoosier should follow the meetings, one member is required to be physically precautionary measures.” present, but other members are allowed to particiThe resident was above the age of 60 and had pate electronically. been hospitalized for COVID-19 and also suffered On March 18, the ISDH and Eli Lilly and Co. anfrom underlying medical conditions, according to nounced a partnership, with support from the the ISDH. Food and Drug Administration, to accelerate testAnother Indiana resident has since died from ing in Indiana for COVID-19. the disease. “This partnership between the Indiana State “I cannot stress this enough - if you are ill, stay Department of Health and Eli Lilly and Company home. If you need to seek medical care, call ahead will be transformational in our efforts to accelso that your health care provider can take steps erate testing for COVID-19,” Holcomb stated. “We to protect others from exposure to COVID-19,” State are grateful for Lilly’s dedication to the health and Health Commissioner Kris Box stated. “We all have safety of Hoosiers as we continue to put all of our a role to play to protect Hoosiers from this illness, focus into slowing the spread.” and the time to act is now.” Eli Lilly will use its research laboratories to

DISPATCHES Seeking self-quarantine activities - Have a unique way to stay occupied during a self-quarantine? Send a photo and short description to Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com by the morning of March 25 for a chance to be featured in the March 31 edition of Current. Schools updating information — Noblesville Schools is frequently updating its COVID-19 information site, which includes food assistance resources, technology help, social emotional/mental health support and more. For more, visit https://tinyurl. com/vkysz7l. Conner Prairie closes — In alignment with its peer organizations and recommendations from the CDC and Gov. Eric Holcomb, Conner Prairie will be closed through March 30 to limit potential exposure to and the spread of COVID-19. This is a total closure, including exhibits and all scheduled special events. Noblestories presentation postponed — The Noblestories presentation sponsored by the Noblesville Preservation Alliance was originally scheduled for March 29 at Preservation Hall in Noblesville, but it has been postponed until further notice in recognition of the potential dangers posed by the coronavirus. The presentation will be rescheduled at a future date once public gatherings are deemed safe again.

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United Way starts COVID-19 economic relief fund By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

“We continue to convene discussions with organizations, and at this moment we are working with the funding partners to United Way of Central Indiana knew it identify community-based organizations had to find a way to support human serto which the funding will make our initial vice needs during contributions,” Fennig said. “We PANDEMIC the coronavirus expect there will be multiple rounds pandemic. of those contributions evolving over “It’s not just a health crisis, it’s time. We are trying to make sure we an economic crisis which we’re get this moving as quickly as possiseeing the magnitude today still reble to those organizations that are mains uncertain,” said Greg Fennig, having the greatest impact. the organization’s chief marketing, “I feel like we are seeing a great Fennig communications and community element of collaboration and corelations officer. operation among organizations to have United Way of Central Indiana and comeveryone working together to move things munity funders launched the COVID-19 Comforward as quickly as possible.” munity Economic Relief Fund March 13. Fennig said the human service organiza“The purpose of that is to support orgations to be funded first have not yet been nizations that are on the front lines doing identified, but those that provide food and the work to be able to help people in need,” economic assistance are likely beneficiaries. Fennig said. “One that continues to be really importFennig said it was launched with initial ant and appears to be coming together well gifts of $16.5 million that was led by Lilly is how we support child care for health care Endowment’s $15 million donation. There workers and first responders, so we can were $500,000 contributions each from of make sure they continue to do their jobs,” the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Eli Fennig said. Lilly and Company Foundation and United Fennig said people that need services Way of Central Indiana, Central Indiana Com- should call 211 or visit in211.org. munity Foundation and Nina Mason Pulliam “That’s the best way to connect to agenCharitable Trust. Grants will be distributed cies in a specific geographic area on what to human service organizations in Boone, services are available,” he said. Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Anyone who wants to contribute can visMorgan counties best positioned to meet it uwci.org under the Community Economic the emerging needs resulting from the Relief Fund. Human service agencies seekcrisis. ing more specific information can email the As of March 17, Fennig said the fund is up community impact team at covid-19cerf@ to $17.3 million. uwci.org.

DISPATCHES Fire department promotes four officers — The Noblesville Fire Dept. recently promoted four officers. Firefighter Scott Hunter was promoted to lieutenant. Lt. Uriah Eddingfield was promoted to captain. Capt. Trevor Hash was promoted to division chief. Capt. Mike Cummins was promoted to battalion chief. Real estate statistics — February 2020 saw a slight decrease in the average sale price of a Noblesville home while homes sold much more quickly than this time last year. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a Noblesville home was $269,474, a 0.6 percent decrease, compared to February 2019. Homes in Noblesville sold

25.4 percent more quickly, leaving the market 47 days, compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot for a Noblesville home also decreased 3.3 percent, to $124.82, compared to February 2019. Student receives Evans Scholarship – Grayson Wittbrod of Noblesville High School received the Evans Scholarship. The scholarship provides full college housing and tuition to students who are caddies and is renewable for up to four years at either Indiana University in Bloomington or Purdue University in West Lafayette. Wittbrod caddied for the O’Neal Caddie Program. He plans to attend Purdue University in the fall.

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Sheriff says jail is taking steps to prevent virus outbreak By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

or (someone) needs to go out to a hospital, we would utilize local hospitals for treatment, but we don’t anticipate a large need The Indiana State Dept. of Health is enfor that.” couraging social distancing to prevent the Although some staff can work from home, spread of coronavithe HSCO is not cutting back on esPANDEMIC rus, but that action sential services. may prove difficult “We are trying to handle more in certain situations, such as the things through the front office winclose quarters of the Hamilton Coundow, so if someone comes to do finty Jail. gerprints or background check, we But Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush meet them in the lobby as opposed said the Hamilton County Sheriff’s to them coming in the building, and Quakenbush Office is doing its part to keep offiour staff uses gloves and masks as cers and inmates safe. necessary,” Quakenbush said. The HCSO has canceled all public jail tours Protocols also have been established to and is not allowing face-to-face visits. protect officers bringing new arrests into “Most of our visits are done electronically, the jail. anyway, so there were not a lot (of in-person “We are trying to protect the officers that visitors) other than some attorney visits are bringing inmates to the jail, so where face-to-face,” Quakenbush said. “Those are they used to come in to the facility with a now happening through the Telmate system, new arrest, we are now making that priswhich is like FaceTime, specifically, for jail.” oner exchange in our jail,” Quakenbush said. Jail officials established new protocols “That way it minimizes exposure and risk. We several weeks ago, such as asking screening have asked all other police departments to questions and taking the temperature of complete a medical screening questionnaire new inmates when they arrive. They also are before they arrive, and then when we meet immediately evaluated by the jail’s medical them, we are taking (the prisoner’s) temstaff. perature and having them evaluated before So far, there have been no positive cases bringing them into the facility.” of coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 The jail’s medical unit has negative air disease, inside the jail. flow, which aids in preventing contamination “The good news is we have an in-house or viruses spreading through the facility. medical unit and 24/7 medical coverage Quakenbush said higher-risk inmates, inside the jail, so we have our own little such as older ones with preexisting medical self-contained hospital,” Quakenbush said. conditions, are already being observed more “We would be able to treat people there if closely. (needed). If something becomes higher risk

DISPATCHES Garden plot registration now open — The 2020 Noblesville Community Garden Plots are now available for registration. Plots are $20 for a 3x20 plot with two hours a week volunteer time required. For more or to volunteer to help in the butterfly or herb gardens, email noblesvillecommunitygarden@ gmail.com or join the Noblesville Community Garden Project Facebook group. SWCD to conduct workshop — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct a sustainability workshop focusing on invasive species from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Annex in Noblesville. Attendees will

learn about the threat of invasive species, practical management basics with demonstrations, and how to identify, eradicate and replace invasive species on their property with native varieties. The workshop is $12 per person and will run from. Register at hamiltonswcd.org. Space is limited. Community First Bank recognized — Community First Bank of Indiana, with branches in Westfield, Noblesville and Kokomo, has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group for the sixth year in a row.

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Humane Society remains Hamilton open; CDC claims pets County Express can’t spread COVID-19 to remain open By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Amid dozens of businesses closing statewide in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Janus TRANSPORTATION Developmental Services President Chris Sorenson assures residents that Hamilton County Express will remain operational unless ordered to shut down. “So many people are in such vulnerable positions to which they have no other alternatives to get to different kinds of appointments and things Sorenson like that,” Sorenson said. “I think it’s really important to provide public transportation as long as we are able to do so. “If we have any strict guidance recommending we close, we will follow that guidance.” Sorenson said Janus receives constant communication from the Indiana Dept. of Transportation, which administers funding used for Hamilton County Express. Preventive measures are being implemented, such as drivers wiping down railings and seats after each passenger. Sanitizing supplies are available for passengers to use. Sorenson said Hamilton County Transit has had lots of passenger cancellations as a result of business closings. Common desitnations are grocery stores and pharmacies. “People who use public transportation use it because they usually don’t have any other alternative, and you don’t want to take that option away for being able to get to places,” Sorenson said. “Still, we are very cognizant that it is a risk, and we want to do anything within our control to make sure buses stay as clean and sanitary and safe as possible.” The Hamilton County Express is $3 per one-way trip. It operates from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. To book a trip, call 317-7732688. For more, visit hcepublictransit.org.

DISPATCHES SWCD offers native plants and ran barrels — The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District will sell native plant kits with 50 native plant plugs for $125. The SWCD also is selling rain barrels, available for pre-order for $75. Plant orders are due April 20 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 21. For more, visit hamiltonswcd.org.

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Student wins Lilly endowment scholarship — Noblesville High School senior Joseph Gassensmith was one of four students in Hamilton County who won a Lilly Endowment Scholarship. The scholarship provides four years of full tuition to any Indiana college or university.

Although the Humane Society for Hamilton County will remain open and fully operational, it is canceling all March events in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Events will be reschedPANDEMIC uled for April or later. It also is limiting building traffic to no more than 10 people at a time. People visiting the Humane Society at this time may be asked to wait in their car or experience longer wait times. The HSHC will continue accepting lost, stray or unwanted animals. A statement from the HSHC stated the following: “This is an ideal time for you to introduce a pet to your family and infuse what is a very difficult time with some joy and purpose. To better facilitate this process to ensure social distancing, your entire family will not be required to come into the shelter to meet a prospective pet (some exceptions may apply and will simply require a longer hold period until restrictions are lifted).” It is already standard protocol for staff and volunteers to ensure the building is clean and sanitary. The Centers for Disease Control has claimed to date that there is no evidence that companion animals can spread COVID-19.

Noblesville student travels to D.C. — The Indiana Connections Academy recently took five students to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2020 LEAD (Leadership Experience and Development) Conference. Among those was Andrew Moore of Noblesville, a 12th-grade student and National Honor Society peer tutoring representative of the Indiana Connections Academy chapter. The annual conference is a time for students participating in the National Honor Society to meet students from across the nation, attend workshops and brainstorm student leadership ideas Senator welcomes pages — State Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) welcomed several students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. They included Hayden Ashworth and Zoe Westlund from Noblesville.

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DISPATCHES Façade improvement grant program opens – Applications are being accepted for the City of Noblesville Façade Improvement Grant Program. Three types of grants are available through the program including a small projects grant which awards 50 percent reimbursement up to $2,500, a substantial façade improvement grant which awards 50 percent of reimbursement up to $25,000 and an architectural design assistance grant, which gives a 100 percent reimbursement of up to $500 and helps pay for the cost of professional design services for improving a building’s exterior. The deadline to apply is March 31. The application is available at cityofnoblesville. org. Noblesville looking for Adopt-A-Street sponsors —The City of Noblesville is looking for community and business organization volunteers its AdoptA-Street program. Groups select a city street from a list and commit to clean that roadway at least twice during the yearlong commitment. In exchange, the street department will place a recognition sign with the organization and/or business name on the adopted street. For more, or to choose a street to adopt, contact the Noblesville Street Dept. at 317-776-6348 or nsd@noblesville. in.us.

Commentary by Seth Tucker During the widespread shutdowns and self-quarantines, our gym routines may have taken a hit. It is more important than ever to maintain our health and fitness. EXERCISE This circuit-style bodyweight workout allows you to stay active even from home. Perform this workout three times a week with at least one day of rest between workouts. These exercises can be adjusted to varying levels of fitness and the focus should be on controlled movements and full range of motion. If you aren’t able to move all the way through the full range of motion, that’s OK. Do the best you can and increase your range as you improve. The squat and pushup can be made more difficult by slowing down each rep for a 5-second count on the lowering portion and a 5-second count on the way back up. You can decrease the difficulty of the squat by placing a low chair or block behind you to sit down and stand up from, while the pushups can be made easier by doing them from your knees or placing your hands on an elevated surface such as a chair or ledge. For the bear crawl, start in a pushup position, hands shoulder-width apart and knees bent. Move the left hand and the right leg forward to start crawling. Alternate the arm and leg movements while keeping the back straight and the hips and shoulders at the same height. For the bird dog, get on all fours with your hands un-

derneath your shoulders and your knees below your hips. Keeping your head in line with your back and parallel to the ground, extend your right arm and left leg straight until they are parallel to the ground. Hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds, then slowly lower to the starting position. Alternate for reps.

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months from present day. “Really, for us, it’s getting information from our small businesses of how the virus OneZone and Noblesville chambers of is affecting their business in order to get commerce are partnering to keep their some funding,” OneZone COO Jack Russell members and said. “(Noblesville Chamber of PANDEMIC small businesses Commerce Executive Director) Bob throughout Fishers, (DuBois) and I had a conversation Carmel and Noblesville up-to-date because we thought it was really on the rapid changes occurring as important that we, as a chamber, the COVID-19 pandemic spreads. work together to be a voice for The Small Business Administrabusinesses, and this is a good step tion has been allocated $50 billion for us to get information out and Russell for economic injury disaster loans to communicate with our members and, in order for Hoosiers to gain access to in the community on what opportunities the funds, small business economic impact there are as we go through this time with data must be collected from each county in the virus. the state. “This isn’t a OneZone issue, this isn’t a OneZone and Noblesville chambers sent Noblesville Chamber issue, this is a small a link to their members urging small busibusiness issue across Hamilton County and nesses to fill out the estimated impact to the state and the globe.” their businesses during the COVID-19 panTo fill out the COVID-19 economdemic. Impact start dates can be as early ic impact form, visit isbdc.org/ as Jan. 31. The end date can be weeks or indianacovid19smallbusiness/#.

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OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Downtown Noblesville businesses adapt to restrictions due to COVID-19 By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com Many businesses likely will experience a significant drop-off in sales as a result of closures and limited COVER STORY business hours with precautionary measures in place across the nation to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. But in downtown Noblesville, some niche shops and single-location storefronts and restaurants around the square are getting creative to get through this tough time. Nearly every business on the square has altered its usual operation in some way, from closing completely to switching to online-only sales or limiting hours. One of the busiest spots on the square, Noble Coffee & Tea, has locked the café doors and is offering curbside service. “We had already been trying to figure out what was going to happen next. With Ohio and Illinois closing, I knew something was going to happen in Indiana,” Noble Coffee & Tea owner Robyn Littler said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to close the café (March 16), get it sanitized and have limited contact. “So, people can call in or order online. When somebody pulls up, we bring it out, so it’s safer for our employees and just reduces exposure.” Littler said sales are down significantly from this time last year, but she knows other businesses are in the same boat. Shauna Metzger owns Lil Bloomers Children’s Boutique at 876 Logan St. Although the store is still open, she said she’s hoping people will support the business through online orders if they don’t want to leave their homes. “Honestly, it’s really affecting us,” Metzger said. “(March 17) we had no sales, and (March 18) we’ve had two online sales but no one came in the store. We’ll just try to keep promoting online (mylilbloomers. com), do live Facebook sales maybe, things like that. “We’re just going to try to adjust how we can. Never in my lifetime did I ever think that something like this would happen.”

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Lil Bloomers owner Shauna Metzger pauses March 18 outside her store, one of the few on the block to remain open March 18. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

Metzger has opened the store’s back party room as a place for kids to stay while their parents are at work. “As of right now, we haven’t adjusted hours, but what we have done is open up our party room for people who have no place for their kids to go since day cares have closed,” Metzger said. “We’ve had a few people take advantage of it. We’re doing it week by week, and it’s limited to 10 kids to create those social-distancing boundaries.” Foot traffic downtown is light, but support for the small shops is clear, with chalk messaging on downtown sidewalks to encourage store owners and employees to buy from each other.

ADJUSTMENTS TO SHOPS ON THE SQUARE AS OF PRESS TIME STORES • A Corner Cottage – Adjusted hours (shopacornercottage.com) • Across the Pond – Temporarily closed, online only (shopacrossthepond.com) • All Local – Open (all-local.net) • Bash Boutique – Open and online (bashboutique.net) Caravan Classes – Studio temporarily closed, offering online and curbside takehome art kids (caravan-classes.square.site) • Karisma – Temporarily closed, online only (karismaboutiqueshop.com) • Kiln Creations – Soft close, offering togo pottery painting kits and continuing scheduled classes, no walk-in studio time (kilncreations.net) • Lil Bloomers – Open and online (mylilbloomers.com) • Linden Tree – Temporarily closed

• Logan Village Mall – Adjusted hours (Facebook @loganvillagemall) • The Mix Marketplace – Temporarily closed • Moonshot Games – Adjusted hours (moonshotgamestore.com) • Noble Made – Open (Facebook @ noblemadegiftshop) • Noblesville Antique Mall – Adjusted hours (thenoblesvilleantiquemall.com) • The Wild Bohemian Boutique – Temporarily closed, online only (wildbohemian.com) RESTAURANTS • Alexander’s - Temporarily closed • Asian Grill – Carryout and delivery only (Facebook @asiangrill) • Copper Still – Temporarily closed (copperstillkb.com) • Grindstone Public House – Carryout only (grindstonepublichouse.com) • Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano – Carryout and

delivery only (matteosindy.com) • Noble Coffee & Tea – Phone and online ordering, curbside service only (noblecoffeeandtea.net) • Primeval Brewing – Adjusted hours, carryout only (primevalbrewco.com) • Rosie’s Place – Phone and online ordering, carryout and delivery only (rosiesplace.net) • Syd’s Bar & Grill – Temporarily closed (sydsfinefood.com) • Texy Mexy – Phone ordering, curbside service only (texymexyrestaurantnoblesville.com) • Texy Mexy – Phone ordering, curbside service only (texymexyrestaurantnoblesville.com) • Uptown Cafe - Carryout only (scuptown. com

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Commentary by Terry Anker “It is not like we’re not trying to make sure that bad stuff doesn’t happen by not doing things that we used to do.” Hmm. We’re not sure what is not meant to happen ... or to happen ... or to not, not happen. It is all so confusing. In a time where clarity of communication is most important, why are so many continuing to cloud the air with doublespeak, jargon and insider lingo? The negative, especially the double negative, is, well, doubly troubling in doubly troubling conditions. What do we need to do? What is the standard? When do we need to do it? The truth of the matter, whatever the “truth” may be – and whatever the “matter” may be, for that matter – is too often intentionally construed to prevent good-intentioned folks from understanding what the heck is going on. Not intended to attack him, as many others will likely follow, but if the mayor of New York City is calling for “required shelter in place,” what is he saying? Would it be better to say martial law? Would we understand that expression any better or worse? Are they the same? How are they different? Could they mean the Marshall Law? Noted 19th-century British economist Alfred Marshall said, “There are no economic tendencies which act as steadily and can be measured as exactly as gravitation can, and consequently, there are no laws of economics which can be compared for precision with the law of gravitation.” What? It is probably not this one. A speaker’s desire to manipulate an audience with a convolution of language risks considerable misunderstanding by the listener. Perhaps, that it is the intention. Anyone attempting to sell anything to anybody is prone to play the word game. Should we accept it as unavoidable or demand clarity?

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

Addressing viral elephant in the room Commentary by Danielle Wilson Hmm. What to talk about this week? The aftermath of the convergence of Friday the 13th with my hormonal fluctuHUMOR ations three days after a full moon? The return of two-thirds of my college kids for spring break that has already necessitated multiple Meijer runs and ear plugs? Bore-ing! But if not the mundane, upon what else could I possibly pontificate? Should I just acknowledge the morbidly obese elephant in the room and be done? Coronavirus. There, I said it. But part of my self-care plan is to limit exposure to conversations surrounding the pandemic, which in my humble-yet-superior opinion is fueling unnecessary anxiety. I understand and completely support the closing of schools and cancellation of events (though I am suffering from acute March Sadness), but I cannot wrap my head around the ensuing mass hysteria. And I can’t avoid it, either. To wit, I was at the grocery stocking up

on milk and toilet paper – for the aforementioned invasion of my coed-locusts, not for the mandated lockdown of society – when I happened to pass a store employee carrying an empty Charmin box. I’d heard rumors of a TP shortage, so I turned down the aisle to grab a few rolls. Coming from the other direction was a guy also seemingly intent on scoring an eight-pack. There was one left. Ah, hell, no. I sprinted down that aisle like I was in the last few moments of the Olympic 100-meter dash. I actually hurdled a discarded Bounty paper towel bundle. And for what? Some toilet paper? CV doesn’t even cause diarrhea! No thanks. I’m sticking with the boring hormones and parenting woes. Peace out.

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

Editor, The coronavirus has brought us all together in finally being conscious of cleaning public and private areas. If everyone is encouraged to stay home, now is the time to clean your home thoroughly, including drawers, closets, cluttered rooms, the garage, the yard and other areas needed which may include your cluttered neighborhood. Every weekend, there are events that encourage us to leave our homes to participate. It is now time to spend time with our families at home and work together in getting longtime listed chores done. It also is time for institutions, businesses and public entertainment areas to be cleaned everywhere within. Sweeping and mopping floors and cleaning windows in public areas is not enough, and that seems to be all that was done in the past. All areas where human hands touch need to be cleaned. We will all be the better for this collective participation. Mari Briggs, Sheridan It is now time to spend time with our families at home and work together in getting longtime listed chores done.

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An alternative narrative Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Most cable systems have a feature called Video Description. A narrator describes what is going on during scenes, allowing the visually impaired to fully HUMOR enjoy the show. For example, if you are watching a cop show, you might hear: Narrator: “Sgt. Voight removes the gun from his holster and places it on the desk.” The other day I hit the wrong button and accidentally enabled the Video Description feature. We tried everything, but we couldn’t turn it off. Eventually, we just closed our eyes. That was way simpler than Googling: How do I silence the guy who keeps telling us what is happening in the scene when we can see it ourselves? I wonder what a Video Description would be like if someone narrated a day in the lives of the Wolfsies. It would start with breakfast. “Dick, would you like some fresh-pressed carrot and spinach juice?” “Sure. Thanks!” Narrator: “While Mary Ellen moves to the other side of the kitchen to feed the cat, Dick pours the green liquid down the drain, then smiles, holding up the empty glass and pretending he drank it in one gulp.” Later in the car: “Dick, this is our exit coming up.” “Oh! Thank you, Mary Ellen. Or should I call you Siri?” Narrator: “Mary Ellen glances out the passenger window. Dick shakes his head, annoyed that Mary Ellen thought he couldn’t

find their own neighborhood.” At dinner: “Dick, please sit closer to the table. I don’t want any spaghetti sauce to spill on our new carpet.” “Don’t worry, I’m very careful when I eat.” Narrator: “Mary Ellen begins to talk to their son, Brett. Dick notices that some marinara sauce landed on the floor. Mary Ellen sees Dick stealing a glance at the mess. Dick bends down to blot the red stain. Mary Ellen points to the floor and mouths the words, ‘Look, he did it again,’ to Brett.” The next morning: “Mary Ellen, I can’t find my cellphone.” “Sometimes you leave it in your robe pocket. Did you look there?” “Of course, that’s the first place I looked.” Narrator: “Mary Ellen goes to front door to get the newspaper. Dick runs into the bathroom and finds his phone in his robe pocket, then runs back to the living room and sticks the phone between the couch cushions. Mary Ellen returns.” “Hey, guess what. I found it here in the couch.” Narrator: “Mary Ellen turns away and rolls her eyes. The camera follows Dick to the basement where he sits at his computer and begins his column for this week, all about Video Descriptions.”

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Hospitals reduce visitation, deny elective surgeries By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Several area hospitals have increased visitor restrictions and postponed elective surgeries to make CORONAVIRUS room and conserve resources for a potential influx in patients due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. ASCENSION ST. VINCENT Effective March 17, all elective, non-urgent surgeries at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis are postponed. The hospital also has increased visitor restrictions. All patients and visitors will be screened for the presence of fever and respiratory symptoms. For inpatient surgeries, patients having the surgery will be allowed one visitor upon arrival for their procedure. Once the procedure is complete, the visitor will exit the hospital. Virtual communication will be allowed. For patients having outpatient surgery, one visitor will be allowed to stay with the patient until the patient is discharged. For patients having pediatric surgery, children 17 and younger will have one parent or guardian stay with them

post-procedure. Visitors will not be allowed to see patients with COVID-19 unless it is an end-of-life situation. For more, visit healthcare.ascension.org. COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK Community Health Network tightened visitor restrictions March 13. Visitors are not allowed at Community Hospital North, Community Hospital East, Community Hospital South, Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Community Behavioral Health, Community Howard Regional Health and Community Hospital Anderson. However, exceptions will be considered for the following areas where patients will be allowed one visitor per room: the NICU, OB/delivery, pediatrics, the emergency department, inpatient surgery for the day of surgery only, outpatient surgery, outpatient provider appointments, end-of-life situations, behavioral health treatment/discharge planning and discharge plan coaching on the day of discharge only. Community Health Network also has postponed elective, non-urgent surgeries For more, visit ecommunity.com. IU HEALTH Indiana University Health has increased

visitor restrictions to protect patients and prevent further spreading. Visitors aren’t permitted to IU Health hospitals. Exceptions will be considered for the following areas, in which one visitor will be permitted: The NICU, OB/delivery, pediatrics, the emergency department, outpatient surgery and Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health (one parent/guardian per patient). For end-of-life situations, two visitors will be allowed per patient. Also, one visitor will be allowed to accompany a patient being directly admitted to the hospital at the time of admission only. IU Health also is rescheduling elective, non-urgent surgeries and procedures at all hospitals and facilities. Newborn and wellchild visits for children younger than 2 will continue to complete the primary immunization series. For more, visit iuhealth.org. ORTHOINDY All non-urgent surgical cases at OrthoIndy are being rescheduled for a later date. As of press time, OrthoIndy is still open for clinic, urgent care, physical therapy, imaging and preoperative services. Additionally, OrthoIndy is performing urgent

surgical cases and pain injections. Visitor restrictions include the following: No more than two adults may be in patient care areas, including the patient; no one under the age of 18 may be in patient care areas unless they are the patient; no one with flu-like or respiratory illness symptoms will be allowed to visit any of OrthoIndy’s facilities; no one who has had direct exposure to someone with a known infection of COVID-19 will be allowed to visit any of the facilities; and there will be a screening process upon arrival. For more, visit orthoindy.com. RIVERVIEW HEALTH No visitors will be allowed at Riverview Health except for one dedicated support person in maternity, situations involving end-of-life care and pediatric patients. Those individuals in outpatient procedural areas will be allowed one visitor at a time to accompany them. Allowed visitors must not have any flu-like symptoms and must be immediate family, parent, spouse or significant other. Riverview Health also will limit surgical cases on a case-by-case basis. For more, visit riverview.org.

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Coronavirus pandemic forces theater groups to face difficulties By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com If there has been a constant theme in the announcements of cancellations and postponements of theater productions and concerts due to POSTPONEMENTS the coronavirus pandemic, it is that it will create hardship for the arts world. Local theater groups are offering refunds for shows that have been postponed or canceled, although they would appreciate it if refunds could be a donation to the organization. Center for the Performing Arts The Center for Performing Arts suspended performances for a month when Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb first announced COVID-19 guidelines of restricting gatherings to no more than 250 people March 13. When Holcomb amended that to no more than 50 people March 16, the Center extended the suspension of all performances and other events at its venues through May 11. President Donald Trump announced March 16 a federal guideline that limits gatherings to no more than 10 people. The affected venues include the Palladium, The Tarkington and the Studio Theater. The cancellations include performances by Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Civic Theatre, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and the Indiana Wind Symphony as well as education events, rental events and Center Presents performances. That includes Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s performance of “Exodus” set for April 3-5 and Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s March 14 and April 18 concerts. “We regret the circumstances that brought us to this point, but clearly there is no other responsible decision to make for the welfare of our patrons, employees and the community,” stated Jeff C. McDermott, president/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation. All ticket holders will be contacted and provided refunds or the option to donate the purchase amount to the presenting organization to help defray costs associated

Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jeff McDermott is trying to reschedule as many postponed shows as possible. (File photo)

with the cancellations. The Center will work to reschedule the canceled events as feasible, according to a press release. The Center will continue to follow the guidance of public safety officials and will reassess the suspension as needed. Offices will remain in operation during standard business hours. The box office and the Great American Songbook Exhibit Gallery at the Palladium will be closed to the public through May 11, but ticket sales for events not affected by the suspension will continue online at thecenterpresents.org or by phone at 317-843-3800. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre officials have announced the remaining performances of “Saturday Night Fever” and the upcoming scheduled production of “An American in Paris” have been canceled. “Saturday Night Fever” was scheduled to run through March 29 and “An American in Paris” was scheduled to start April 2. Ticket holders for those shows will be contacted by Beef & Boards box office staff with op-

tions available to them. At this time, Beef & Boards plans to reopen with the opening of “The Sound of Music” as scheduled May 14. For more, beefandboards.com Civic Theatre Civic Theatre had to postpone “A Few Good Men” March 13, the day the show was supposed to open at the Studio Theater. The restrictions also forced Civic to shut down “Matilda The Musical,” which was set to open April 24. It is uncertain when or if the shows will be rescheduled. In the meantime, all ticket holders will be contacted and provided refunds or the option to donate the purchase amount to Civic Theatre to help defray costs associated with the cancellations. “The magic of live theatre is fundamental to our patrons, volunteers and staff. We are heartbroken at the postponement of ‘A Few Good Men’ and ‘Matilda the Musical,’’ Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley stated. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Actors Theatre of Indiana ATI has postponed “Damn Yankees,” which was scheduled to open April 24, and the May 5 ATI Theatre Lab reading of “Provenance.” ATI co-founder Don Farrell said the plan is to move both into the 2020-2021 season. “The decision to delay programming places an incredible financial strain on ATI,” Farrell said in a note to supporters. “Please consider making a donation today so that when this crisis ends - and it will - Actors Theatre of Indiana will still be right here waiting for you with open arms, ready to reflect all the best parts of our shared humanity.” For more, visit atistage.org. Indiana Repertory Theatre Indiana Repertory Theatre officials said they have made the tough decision to cancel the rest of the 2019-20 season. “This is devastating news for our staff and artists, and we do not make this decision lightly. We thank our loyal patrons for your patience as we move forward in these unprecedented times,” Artistic Director Janet Allen and Managing Director Suzanne Sweeney said in a statement. “Our ticket office will be in touch with patrons who purchased ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ tickets to best accommodate the closing of this production as well as the closing of the season. As you can imagine, our customer service staff is experiencing high volumes of requests at this time, and we ask that you await their contact.” For “Murder on the Orient Express” ticket holders, the IRT, in partnership with WFYI, is offering ticket holders a taped performance of “Murder on the Orient Express.” Details on accessing the show online will be offered soon. For more, visit irtlive.com/support. Westfield Playhouse Main Street Productions has postponed “A Raisin in the Sun,” set to run March 20 to April 5 at the Westfield Playhouse. Director Nancy Lafferty said she hopes the performances will be held later in May or another later date. Meanwhile, Main Street Productions’ staging of “Rumors,” which was supposed to open May 8, has been postponed until the 2022-23 season. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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1. The closet was eliminated in exchange for open shelves and cubbies for each member of the family. The incorporated bench provides more seating than the previous version. 2. Each top cubby has an integrated USB charging port so family members can charge their devices as soon as they get home. 3. Cabinetry above the cubbies and a built-in dresser with granite countertop provides ample concealed storage for a variety of household items that need to be quickly accessible. 4. Slate tile laid in a herringbone pattern connects the new mudroom with the adjoining laundry room.

THE CHALLENGE This Westfield home was built in 2010 in the Long Ridge Estates neighborhood. Previously, the mudroom entry through the garage offered a small bench and a coat closet, with the laundry room just beyond. It wasn’t an efficient use of space for this family of four, who wanted a more open and accessible place to store coats, backpacks and other essentials.

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317.850.5114

16 years experience Free home inspection Guaranteed work/referrals Lic. # PC1Q701074

Helping Busy Families & Seniors with Cleaning, Handyman Repairs,

Including Decks!

CHIP TRAIN REMODELING BATHROOMS • KITCHENS • BASEMENTS

Bathroom Remodeling

Carmel and Zionsville since 1992

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Yard Work, & Special Projects…

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20 Years Experience!

WINTER SAVINGS

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ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

Since 1993

Labor over $1500

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Insurance Specialist Storm Damage

*Discount for interior painting only

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

848-7634

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Member Central Indiana

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(765) 233-7100

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VISA, MasterCard accepted. Reach 128,087 homes weekly

SERVICES

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• Excavation • Retaining Walls • Drainage • Septic Systems • Grading • Big Dirty Projects!

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Locally owned/operated over 40 YRS

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Learn more at:

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• Kitchen Cabinets

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CALL 317-491-3491

COIT CLEANS AIR DUCTS

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WILL MOW LAWNS & DO SPRING CLEANUP

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Expires 4/3/2020

Carpet • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & Grout • Air Ducts Upholstery • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation

(317) 483-1166 • COIT.COM • House Wash • Roof Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Stamped Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Deck Cleaning & Staining • Fence Cleaning and Staining • Paver Cleaning and Sealing • Dock Cleaning and Sealing

Give us a call at 317-490-2922 to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration

Licensed, insured & bonded • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Wood Floors • Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical

Gary D. Simpson Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575 Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

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317-849-0606

Serving, Hamilton, Marion, Boone Madison & Hancock counties

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Residential lawn mowing weed eating, clean up Carmel area. Lowest rates in town 786-403-2101 Local Carmel Resident

Pet & House Sitting Service

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Call 317-529-2467

317-802-6565 317-432-1627 “The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

NOW HIRING

REAL ESTATE

NOW HIRING

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

Davis Family Lawn Care hiring Full/Part time crew

Must be reliable with valid drivers license. Experience a plus. Contact Rick Davis at davisfamilylawn@aol.com or 317-374-7466.

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price includes installation & warranty NORWAY SPRUCE 6-7’ 3 for $1,125

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RED MAPLE 10-12’ 3 for $1,185

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10795 E. 300 South, Zionsville, IN 46077 146th St Michigan Rd

317-750-6680

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On the corner of Michigan & 146th

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