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Council approves COVID-19 governmental changes By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Common Council met via teleconference March 24 for a regular business meeting. The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. April 14. For more or to see agendas, visit cityofnoblesville.org/council. What happened: The council approved a resolution regarding a change in usual practices during the COVID-19 disaster emergency declared by the City of Noblesville. What it means: City attorney Lindsey Bennett presented on the resolution. “This resolution would allow council to waive certain procedures and formalities related to paying any claims,” she said. “In the event that council decides not to hold a regularly scheduled meeting, the Indiana code allows governmental bodies to waive those procedures and formalities, so this resolution is doing just that.” Bennett said the resolution would be null and void when Gov. Eric Holcomb lifts his stay-at-home executive order and the public health crisis has ended. The council approved the resolution 9-0. What happened: The council approved a resolution approving the declaration of a local emergency and related executive orders. What it means: On March 20, Mayor Chris Jensen issued an executive order limiting access to City Hall, the Noblesville Public Safety Building and all buildings housing the Noblesville Fire Dept. to elected officials, appointed officials and city employees except in the case of emergencies, and suspending door-to-door solicitation until Holcomb’s executive order is lifted. On March 23, Holcomb issued an executive order restricting travel only to essential activities and essential businesses and operations, ceasing non-essential businesses and operations, prohibiting gatherings of any number of people outside of a single household and permitting residents to leave their homes only for essential activities. What happened: The council approved an ordinance amending language on the Cumberland Farms Industrial Park ordinance.

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What it means: The amendment ordinance makes changes to the development’s landscape guidelines for a planned expansion of the Fluid Waste Services facility at 21239 Cumberland Rd. The development is set to begin construction this spring. The council approved the text amendments 8-0, with councilor Darren Peterson abstaining. What happened: The council approved a conflict of interest statement from councilor Aaron Smith. What it means: Smith’s company, Monumental Strategy, LLC, is being contracted to present design, create signage and logos and build a website for a new development project, The Lofts on Tenth Street, that is coming through the Noblesville Common Council. The council approved the statement 7-0, with councilors Smith and Peterson abstaining. What happened: The council approved a tax abatement for Opus Development Co., LLC. What it means: Opus Development Co. is looking to develop a 157,000-square-foot building, likely office space that will be leased for businesses to move to Noblesville on 12.1 acres at 146th Street and Bergen Boulevard. Opus received a 10-year declining tax abatement for the approximate $8 million investment. The council approved the abatement 9-0.

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in Indiana totaled 61,635 as of March 26. More than half of U.S. citizens are under a On March 23, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb stay-at-home order, whether by a statewide delivered a statewide address to order or regional mandate. As of press time, John Indiana residents Hopkins University and Medicine’s PANDEMIC to remain in their Coronavirus Resource Center rehomes except ports nearly 500,000 positive cases when conducting essential work, worldwide and more than 20,000 business or errands. The order is in deaths from COVID-19. effect until April 7. In Indiana, the first positive case “The next two weeks are critical of COVID-19 was reported on March if we are to slow the spread of 6. The number of positive cases has Holcomb COVID-19, and we must slow the increased exponentially since, esspread. You must be part of the solution, calating as the capacity to test has grown. not the problem,” Holcomb stated during As of press time, the state has reported 477 the address. positive cases of the disease and 14 deaths, Holcomb said he is directing nonessential with 3,356 Indiana residents tested so far. state government personnel to work from Marion County has been affected the most, home and is closing facilities to public inter- with 226 positive cases. No other county action for the same duration. has reported more than 30 cases. All state government offices will be Holcomb also ordered an automatic exclosed to in-person public activity until at tension of all state-issued licenses and will least April 7, according to a press release. advise law enforcement to refrain from isClosures include the Government Center suing citations for a driver’s license or regcomplex in Indianapolis and other offices istration that expires during the emergency. throughout the state, including Bureau of He said deadlines related to licensing will Motor Vehicles branches. be extended by 60 days. State employees will work remotely The state, in conjunction with the city and when possible and continue to provide core all hospital systems in Marion County, has functions online and by phone, according activated a comprehensive emergency operto the press release. All public safety funcations center to maximize hospital capacity tions will continue during the duration of and provide joint coordination between the the order. For answers to frequently asked five county hospitals: Eskenazi Health, IU questions regarding the order, visit in.gov/ Health, Franciscan Health, Community Health gov/3232.htm. Network and Ascension hospitals. COMMERCIAL SOLD BY TAMMY KELLY The ANOTHER stay-at-home order allows restau-BUILDING State officials also announced an agreeRE/MAX ABILITY PLUS COMMERCIAL DIVISION rants to stay open to carryout customers, ment to move Indiana’s primary election but the order takes a toll on many business- from May 5 to June 2. es and their employees. Several businesses All dates corresponding with the primary have announced layoffs and permanent cloelection will be moved back 28 days to resures, with more expected. Jobless claims flect the new primary date.

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TOURISM CAN REBOUND By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton County Tourism is taking the pandemic 90 days at a time, according to President Brenda Myers. The tourism agency has partnered with other local organizations and county officials to plan a disaster response. “We (have met) with the (Hamilton County ComMyers missioners) office to see how to assist with the emergency communications,” Myers said. “Their agency has been busy trying to prepare for the next phase, and we have the talent to be able to (assist with communications). That’s what we are doing as an organization while trying to keep Hamilton County Tourism alive on life support.”

MORE IMPACTFUL THAN 9/11

Myers said Hamilton County Tourism recently received a report from Tourism Economics, an Oxford economics company, that estimates an impact six times that of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. “With 9/11, the drop-off was immediate. But, the message after 9/11 after a certain

Hamilton County Tourism President Brenda Myers said the county argues hotels are essential services. Gov. Eric Holcomb did include hotels in his March 23 executive order. (File photo)

time was to get out there, travel and support the nation,” Myers said. “This is stay at home, don’t go anywhere, don’t do anything.” Based on the study and what she’s seeing locally, Myers said Hamilton County Tourism expects a 60 percent decline in revenue. Although local tourist destinations like Grand Park, Conner Prairie, the Center for

County leader envisions ways for voids to be filled

the Performing Arts and others are closed, local hotels are still operating. As of press time, hotels are still considered essential and can remain open. Currently, local hotels are being used by emergency workers, families coming to the county to visit loved ones who are sick or for extended stays by new residents who may be in the process of building a house. “We are arguing some of them need to stay open. We will not get money off these people, but there has to be some sort of alternative housing right now,” Myers said. “We have to, because it will, quite frankly, help keep those hotels alive. This type of loss is going to be significant to our hotel and tourism in the county. It’s too expensive to run a hotel and keep it closed for eight weeks.” As of press time, county hotels were still open and operating under new safety standards, altered breakfast services and altered cleaning programs. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, another option for hotels to remain open is if they are used to house the mildly ill if hospitals become overrun. However, only hotels with negative airflow, such as many extended stay hotels in which rooms have their own HVAC units, would be used to house the sick.

GETTING BACK ON TRACK

Myers said if social distancing is effective, she’s seen models illustrating the nation could pull out of the pandemic by June. “If that’s the case, (Hamilton County Tourism) could salvage some of the summer travel season and the fall travel season,” she said. “It all depends on if people comply and if they can, you know, suppress the surge. It extends the life of the virus but it’s less impactful on the health care industry. If we could be in business by June, and if Grand Park could pick up the June travel season, it’ll be a significantly more optimistic forecast.”

BY THE NUMBERS 60 – Percent decline in revenue forecasted by Hamilton County Tourism 6 – Times the impact as the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks this pandemic will have on travel and tourism 41 – Number of hotels still open in the county 31 – Percent decline in revenue nationally forecasted by Tourism Economics 90 – Days ahead Hamilton County Tourism is planning

WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT DO WITH COVID-19 Compiled by Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Current Publishing asked the Hamilton County Health Dept. what someone should or should not do during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should someone do if they think they are infected?

If someone thinks they are infected but has not tested positive for COVID-19, they should stay home and quarantine themselves for 14 days. The patient must remain at home until 72 hours after symptoms resolve with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and seven days have passed since symptoms began. What should someone not do if they think they are infected?

Do not panic. Eighty percent of COVID-19 cases have reported mild symptoms which have not required medical intervention. What is the best way to prevent the spread of the disease?

Avoid contact with other people. Internationally quarantining has proven very effective in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Limit trips to public spaces (grocery stores and other facilities) as much as possible. Best place to go for local resources:

• hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1595/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information • in.gov/coronavirus/ • cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

SYMPTOMS Fever Headache General aches, pains Fatigue, weakness Extreme exhaustion Stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Cough Runny nose Diarrhea

COVID-19* Common (measured at 100 F or higher) Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes Sometimes (progresses slowly) Rare Rare Rare In more serious infections Rare Sometimes

COLD

FLU

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High (100-10 F) can last 3-4 days

Rare Slight Slight

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Intense Common, often severe Common, often severe Common (starts early) Sometimes Sometimes Common

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For more information: https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/covid-19

* Information is still evolving. ** Sometimes for children.

Sources: KDHE, CDC, WHO, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

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Pollard’s videos hit home for many

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Editor’s note: Scot Pollard, 45, is a Carmel resident, Realtor with Kempler/Pollard and Encore Sotheby’s in the Village of WestClay and former NBA 11-year veteran with the Indiana Pacers and other teams. After noticing a Twitter post in which he volunteered to send a video greeting to anyone celebrating a birthday or otherwise in need of a pickme-up, Current Publishing caught up with Pollard as he and his wife, Dawn, and their three at-home children were self-quarantining as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What follows is a quick discussion about his goodwill-video gestures.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO THE VIDEO INITIATIVE? Pollard: Someone requested a birthday video, and I know a lot of “celebrities” that are on a platform called Cameo, which allows them to profit by doing videos for people. For example, someone wants a video birthday message for their friend who is a huge “Survivor” fan (Pollard was a contestant on the show in 2016), they pay whatever it costs to get their favorite “Survivor” character to do the video and it gets sent to them. I decided to do the same thing - but personally and for free. People have enough to worry about right now; no need to try to make a buck off panic. For me, though, I am more concerned about the people who are truly struggling with isolation. Whether it be from lack of family, funds or anxiety, this can be very difficult for some people. That was the impetus behind my idea. WHAT’S YOUR METHOD TO ANSWERING THE NUMEROUS REQUESTS, AND HOW MANY HAVE YOU DONE? Pollard: My method has been direct. I get the request, I film a video and direct-message it to their social media inbox. I’m on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, but I have only done this on Twitter and Instagram. I haven’t counted how many, but it’s been a lot more than I expected. I never should have underestimated the need for levity in times of stress! WHAT TYPES OF REQUESTS HAVE COME IN, AND HOW LONG DO YOU FORESEE BEING ABLE TO DO THIS? Pollard: Mostly it has been birthday wishes or fans of one of the teams I have played for, whether it’s Kansas, Detroit, Sacramento, Indiana, Cleveland or Boston, there have been requests from all of those fan bases. I’m willing and able to do this as long as my schedule allows. Like everyone else, my

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Scot Pollard in his home office. (Photo by Dawn Pollard)

schedule has freed up considerably with the cancellation of a lot of events my wife had booked for me and us, as well as herself, in the upcoming months.

WE’VE SEEN SOME OF THE RESPONSES TO YOUR OFFER, BUT WHAT HAS THE FEEDBACK, OVERALL, BEEN LIKE, AND HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL? Pollard: I haven’t had a single negative feedback thus far, which is odd, given social-media users’ ability to be anonymous and libelous. That, in itself, makes me feel good, that maybe we can all be better and uplift without the garbage anonymous negativity that some people engage in. As far as the positive feedback, there has been one that has stood out so far. It was from someone who flat out said, “I’m one of those people” (that may just need reassurance). Seems pretty obvious they were in need of someone to acknowledge and appreciate them. That one feels good, and I hope that person hangs on.

IN ADDITION TO THE “PICK-ME-UP” VIDEOS, WHAT’S YOUR RECIPE FOR MAKING THE MOST OF EACH DAY AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY? Pollard: We, like most everyone, I’m sure, have spent too much time on (computer, phone and tablet) screens. However, we have bundled up for some walks, we have made a family video and plan on doing more of those. Just the production of them has created memories. The kids have cleaned out their rooms and prepared toys and clothing for donation, so we are continuing to keep the focus on other people that are having hard times. Idle hands and minds are dangerous, so the focus is to stay busy at all costs!

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NO BOREDOM HERE Compiled by Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Current Publishing asked local residents to submit photos and descriptions of ways they are keeping boredom at bay during their self-quarantine. Below are some of the responses:

CARMEL: The Walters family is using this time to foster some kittens. Michelle Walters displays the kittens.

NOBLESVILLE: Korie Pickett is spending more time creating metal work such as stamping and upcycling silverware to create jewelry. She also is a storyteller. Since all of her pop-up events have been canceled, she’s selling her items on hoosierqueen.com. GEIST: KimAnn Schultz is finalizing a business related to her mother’s recent move into a senior-living community and needed to make a stop at the bank. Since the streets were quiet due to the restrictions, she allowed her 16-year-old daughter Hannah to drive them to the bank to get more experience behind the wheel as she works toward her driver’s license. She then allowed her daughter to drive them around the community and down a few bigger streets and tricky intersections for a half hour.

ZIONSVILLE: Summer Steenburg and her children, Sophia and Sullivan, are staying active during self-quarantine by doing activities like online art classes, science experiments, bike riding and starting an indoor greenhouse. WESTFIELD: James Zenor recently purchased a cello to learn something new. The selfquarantine has provided him more time to “annoy (his) neighbors with the sweet offpitch sounds of this wonderful instrument.” Zenor also runs trails and helps Student Impact with food deliveries.

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Students look for positives behind cancellations By Renee Larr editorial@youarecurrent.com

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, local schools are closed until at least May 1. With these closures comes the cancellations of extracurricular activities such as sports. Parents, coaches and student-athletes are grappling with ways to cope with the disappointment. Parents are encouraged to allow student-athletes to discuss their feelings but not wallow in them. “Parents and coaches should acknowledge the fact that it’s OK to feel frustrated or disappointed over the cancellation of a season,” said Casey Miller, vice president of external relations for Positive Coaching Alliance. “It doesn’t make you weak to grieve, but afterward students should try to find Blake Braden is a Fall Creek Junior High School student in Fishers who plays the positives in the soccer for the Indy Premier Soccer Club. situation.” (Submitted photo) Positives include working on a new skill or drill the athlete has yet to master. Blake Braden, an eighth-grader at Fall Creek Junior High School in Fishers, plays soccer with Indy Premier Soccer Club. “We aren’t having practice anymore, but our coaches are sending us videos of skills we can try, so we’re staying active and not sitting at home doing nothing,” Braden said. “They’re posting on Instagram and using an app called sportsYou so we can stay connected.” Braden has a positive attitude about the situation. “I’m bummed out about it, but I know this is being done to keep us safe,” he said. “As long as we all do what we need to do and still practice, I think we’ll be fine if we do get to come back later this year.” Parents, meanwhile, are encouraged to coach their children at home. “They should ask for permission to offer feedback,” Miller said. “Then they should offer truthful and specific feedback about their performance rather than a generic response of, ‘Good job.’” For more, visit positivecoach.org.

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Veterinarian talks pets and COVID-19 By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Fortunately for pet owners, they don’t have to worry about becoming infected with the new coronavirus by their pets or passing it to their pets. Dr. Dana Graham, a mobile veterinarian who sees patients between Pendleton and Dr. Dana Graham Speedway, including Hamilton County, said lots of research has been done on the topic. “One of our nationwide labs has done thousands of tests because they’re a global lab and they have found no sign of this virus affecting animals,” Graham said. “We are also being told animals can’t transmit the disease.” Graham said no correlation has been found between an infected individual coughing and then petting an animal and then the owner becoming infected. Animals, however, can contract other illnesses. Graham said she is taking precautions to protect her patients’ owners and herself during the pandemic. Safety measures include working in garages instead of homes and using washable gloves because of a nationwide shortage of medical gloves. She’s also trying to stay away from her older clients and check on them via phone. Veterinarians nationwide are working to reschedule elective appointments, like annual vaccinations, unless a dog needs a rabies vaccine. Veterinarians also are using telemedicine. “If a dog starts limping, you can take a video of the limp and then we can say whether it’s something that needs X-rays or if you can come by to pick up medicine,” Graham said Veterinary hospitals are offering curbside service for pets requiring care. For more, visit heydrdana.com.

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Churches find ways to stay connected to members By Mark Ambrogi and Ann Marie Shambaugh mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel United Methodist Senior Pastor Rev. Patti Napier understands the stress the coronavirus pandemic is putting on the nation, so staying in touch with her congregation is crucial. “We are looking for creative ways we can remain connected with anyone having challenges right now,” Napier Napier said. “If we have someone in the hospital with a serious illness, (we are) staying connected, using phone, using different kinds of Zoom and FaceTime. We know that some of our folks are going through situations in life already, compounded by this. Also, I think it’s important to address the emotional stress and strain that this whole experience is creating with anxiety and worry and fear (and) isolation we have already.” Napier said it’s important the church pulls together as a community and follows state guidelines, such as staying at home, as directed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. “My great concern is that we look out for one another as people of faith. That’s what God calls us to do is love one another,” Napier said.

Carmel Christian Church

Pastor Jerry Zehr said church members have stayed connected with technology. “We are able to do the service (with) Facebook Live,” Zehr said. “We’re encouraging our elders to stay connected with people and

to make calls to them. I’m probably doing more of that with people. I just sent out a thing about my feelings on what we can do to find some positive things in this time when you’re at home. This, too, will pass. I think it’s helping people not be too fearful Zehr but be smart.” One thing Zehr is having trouble dealing with is the fact he can’t visit congregation members in the hospital. “What’s frustrating as a pastor and for the family, the hospital is on lockdown, so I can’t go see (patients in the hospital),” Zehr said. “I think they look forward to their pastor to come and be with them or bring them Communion, and we can’t do any of that.”

Mercy Road Church

Mercy Road Carmel Lead Pastor Josh Husmann said the church prerecorded services through Easter Sunday last week to have those ready to go online. Husmann said there is a guide for devotionals, Bible study and discipleship group meetings on the website and Facebook page. “We’ve moving all the services online,” he said. Husmann said there is a prayer form to fill out for a digital connect card. “If they fill those out, we connect right away with a pastor reaching out to help or assist them,” Husmann said. “We’ve got benevolence funds we know are going to help people (in need) during this time.”

Grace Church

The church has been live-streaming worship services on Saturdays and Sundays

on GraceChurch.us and Facebook Live since March 14. “In addition to that, we are doing regular touch points via phone calls and Zoom with some of the more vulnerable population,” said Tyler Bender, executive director of communications for Grace Church. “We are hosting a virtual prayer gathering Wednesday nights. We also are sending out daily creative worship videos featuring music, crafts and messages to kids so they can continue to worship.” Bender said the staff is ramping up efforts in its Grace Care Center where people can place online grocery orders. “Our staff is taking daily shifts to stock shelves and serve people with the groceries they need for the week,” Bender said. “People are asked to simply drive up and we place the bagged groceries in their cars. (The week of March 15) we served 618 families this way. That service is open three days a week.”

Northview Church

The church made the decision March 12 to hold services online for four weeks, and officials plan to continue to monitor that. “We stream our services each week at northviewchurch.us/watchonline,” Northview Church Communications Director Maddie Hall said. “We are thankful that we already had this process set up and could recommend everyone watch online. We are offering an online experience specifically for kids and students as well. At-home resources can be found at northviewchurch.us/next. If people would like to talk with a pastor, or they have any other questions, they can call the church between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. They can also email info@northviewchurch.us or send us a Facebook message.”

PANDEMIC A POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

“Essentially, the fear, the panic all those things are real emotions, but the market, the economy, is still foundationally strong,” he With thousands of people losing jobs besaid. “Those things haven’t changed, not like cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, many fear 2008-2009 where banks were an issue, the a severe economic downturn. Finaneconomy was an issue. This is dealing cial advisory Allen Duros said that with a medical issue, and that mediwon’t necessarily be the case. cal progress will dictate the timeline “What I would tell you right now for reducing market volatility. is this is a tremendous opportunity,” “But most people believe, when it he said. “That’s the conversation is addressed, (the market) will relawe are essentially having with our tively quickly recover because it’s not clients.” an economic issue.” Duros Duros, who works for Edward Duros said some investors may Jones at 8049 N. County Rd. 600 W. Suite make emotional decisions during the pan102 in McCordsville, said fear and panic don’t demic, but they should refrain from doing so reflect actual economic or financial reality. if their long-term goals haven’t changed.

“I will talk to anyone for a complimentary conversation, because right now, fear is what’s dictating this,” he said. “So much of what I’m doing right now is not financial, but more emotional. (Financial advisors) are preachers, teachers and coaches, and right now we are doing all three. “If you have money on the sidelines, it is a tremendous opportunity to get in.” Duros has partnered with Vice President of JP Morgan Client Relations Ryan Wardlow to provide a free 15- to 20-minute market update and outlook at 10 a.m. April 2. Anyone is welcome to join the teleconference. The callin number is 1-857-318-0900 and the call-in toll-free number is 1-888-575-5762. The access code is 196 452 04.

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ticing law for a short time, but he claims the investigations were politically driven. “Like President (Donald) Trump, I know Carl Brizzi recently added his name to a what it’s like when opponents use fake list of candidates seeking Indiana’s 5th Disnews and lies to advance their own careers. trict Congressional seat. Incumbent RepubAn ambitious liberal Democrat attacked me lican Susan Brooks in order to advance his political ELECTION announced last year career,” Brizzi stated in an email. “I that she will not was found innocent, but the publicseek reelection. ity advanced his political ambitions. A Fishers resident, attorney and I’m not in this race because I need former Marion County prosecutor, a paycheck and I’m not running as Brizzi declares himself a conservaa vanity project. I’m running for tive Republican. Congress because I’m a tough, batBrizzi “I am a battle-tested, experitle-tested prosecutor who knows enced, tough prosecutor who knows what’s what’s right and who isn’t afraid to fight.” right and isn’t afraid to fight those who Brizzi graduated from North Central High exploit fear and steal liberty,” Brizzi said. School in 1986, from Indiana University in “Our Constitutionally guaranteed freedoms 1990 and in 1993 from the Valparaiso School are under constant attack, and I’m ready to of Law. He served as Marion County proseenter the battle and defend our families.” cutor from 2003 to 2010 and is an attorney Brizzi said two platform points are the at Lewis & Wilkins. focus of his campaign — protecting fundaBrizzi is married to Kim. They have six mental liberties of freedom of speech and children, Catherine, 27, Emily, 24, Cooper, 21, the right to bear arms. Lauren, 20, Haley, 19, and CJ, 17. During his time as Marion County proseSee a full list of candidates seeking the cuter, Brizzi was the subject of several inseat at youarecurrent.com. vestigations and was suspended from prac-

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(Above) On March 22, teachers from Noblesville elementary schools drove through local neighborhoods to cheer on their students who were learning from home. (Left) From left, Emma, Traci and Molly Condra wait outside with a sign for the teachers to see. (Submitted photos)

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Josh Cecil is a Noblesville High School teacher and a magician. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing schools to shut down, Cecil — who’s teaching classes COVER STORY from home — also uses some of his free time to teach online magic tricks. “I’m a magician on the side, and we were basically sitting around, me and the kids, and I was thinking of alternate activities we could do since we are stuck inside on this quarantine,” Cecil said. “I thought it’s the perfect time to learn magic because it’s the nature of magic that you have to sit down by yourself and grab a book and then just practice, which is the basis for anything you want to learn, right? “So, I thought this would be a good opportunity to put out some easy magic tricks kids could learn while stuck at home.” Although the tricks are geared toward kids, Cecil said the age range for learning is 5 to 85. Tricks can be performed with common household items such as playing cards, plastic grocery bags, coins, spoons and other objects. When Cecil saw hundreds of people were interested in the free tutorial he posted on his Facebook page, Cecil Magic, he decided to video one trick per day for a few weeks while most people are quarantined. “The actual instructional part of the video is probably five minutes, but sometimes I will use the first couple minutes of a video to show people some books they might want to purchase if they are interested in magic, or websites to check out if they are interested in magic, and then we get into the tutorial,” Cecil said. Cecil teaches English at Noblesville High School. Most of his classes are elective, such as film, mass media and innovations. In addition to offering free magic tricks via his Facebook page, he is teaching students from home with eLearning programming. “I’m kind of in a weird spot because I teach all electives, so my classes are all a little looser,” Cecil said. “Basically, I assign projects, so instead of doing a daily lesson, I have a project, and my students have a week to complete that project.” Projects include watching a movie and completing worksheets on the movie’s themes and conflicts. Other projects include creating a music video, creating a video about the

Josh Cecil performs magic tricks as a side gig. (Photo by Cooper Bernath)

trying to figure out how to take a 90-minute lesson and do that online in a way it won’t overwhelm students, so your core classes like English, math and biology are a challenge,” Cecil said. “It’s a challenge not only for the students but for the teachers as well, coming up with meaningful work that can be done over a distance.” Cecil plans to offer a Harry Potter Magic Camp through the Noblesville Schools Miller Explorers for June 8 to 11 and June 22 to 25. For more, visit cecilmagic.com.

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From left, Harper, Zoey, Josh, Emerson and Lincoln Cecil. (Submitted photo)

day in the life of a student in quarantine, or videoing learning a new skill and reflecting on the learning process. “For a lot of other teachers it’s different because you’re

Josh Cecil received his first magic kit when he was 4 years old. He has dabbled in magic on and off since then, but he became more serious about the skill three years ago. “I had a student in my class (at Noblesville High School), and he started doing some magic tricks for a small group of kids in our downtime, and that made me remember some of my old tricks,” Cecil said. “I started going back and forth with him, and that got me excited about it again. “So, I went down the rabbit hole from there and built a website and thought this would be something fun to do on the side to fill in the gaps, financially speaking.”

March 31, 2020

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Commentary by Terry Anker As most of us now find ourselves with considerably more time at home these days, many turn to streaming services and television for a bit of escape from the rapidly changing and evolving circumstance in the real world. Still, it can be hard to find a bit of humor that isn’t downright dumb. Most sitcoms insult our intellect as entertainment elites underestimate the intelligence of the standard American. But a precious few bring laughs without making us feel guilty for watching. CBS-TV’s now-concluded “The Big Bang Theory” is often regarded as one such program. In its tight 30-minute runtime, it tells the fictional story of Sheldon Cooper, a stereotypical genius without much common sense. Cooper grew up in Galveston, Texas, and while the show never specifies, it is widely assumed that he suffers from Asperger syndrome and OCD. But because of his odd charm, he has managed to surround himself with a cohesive band of close friends and family. He lives in a distinctly restrained way, preferring the familiar to the new and often repeats the favorite songs and aphorisms of his loving, if a bit odd in her own right, mother. With all his impressive strengths and countless near-debilitating weaknesses, Cooper manages to prod himself along in life. “If ifs and buts were candies and nuts, then we’d all have a Merry Christmas” he chides his friends if they aren’t able to move along or decide. Even in urging their action, he often finds the strength to take his own steps. In our own real lives of considerable tumult, the saliency of this childlike admonition rings a clarion call. Is the world returning to “normal” quickly? Are we going to survive unscathed? Who knows? However, we can manage how we confront it – no ifs, ands or buts.

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

Steeled for the SAHM trenches Commentary by Danielle Wilson I won’t lie. The first few weeks of this pandemic madness were rough. Fear, uncertainty and other people’s HUMOR apocalyptic panic all conspired to put me on the edge. But now that the new normal has settled in, I’m looking at this craziness in a whole new light. Friends, this is my time to shine. As an introverted, ex-stay-at-home mom in my late 40s, I have what Liam Neeson calls “a very particular set of skills.” Let’s explore: • Introvert: I’ve been perfecting social distancing my entire adult life. Large groups of humans drain me to the point that I often create excuses to leave early or not go altogether. So, to have every level of government telling me I am not allowed to leave my house for the foreseeable future, that’s nutritious and delicious heavenly manna for this introverted soul! • SAHM, aka, stay-at-home mom (retired): Although I’m not thrilled to have been pulled out of retirement, the nine years I spent on active SAH parenting duty are serving me well. With my

trusted assistant Cab Ernet, I’m once again brilliantly scheduling, multitasking and preventing gang warfare. Momma is back! • Gen-X: A fellow child of the ‘70s commented that our generation was essentially born for this crisis. Raised like feral wolves, without supervision, seat belts or iPhone trackers, we were forced to fend for ourselves in the neighborhood and in the kitchen. No toilet paper, eggs or mall shopping? No problem! Improvisation plus imagination equals survival. Plus, we’re too young to be high-risk boomers and too old to be apathetic millennials/GenZers. We’re basically superheroes. Let us unite, ye introvert SAHMs of Gen-X (separately, of course). It’s our time to shine! Peace out.

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

Editor, I must take issue with Danielle Wilson’s column in the March 10 issue of Current. Her diatribe on “Phoning it in” was very disturbing. Her admitting to failing at a resolution to give up her “potty mouth” was bad enough. Then, her talking about giving up something for Lent, indicating adherence to a religious tenet, she admitted to failing at that and telling her kid(s) to make their own F****ing mac & cheese was a clear indication of how far our society has become such an uncivil mess. Did she think that was funny? Did she think that was cute? Did she think that was being liberated? Did she think at all? I agree that I am probably a dinosaur, but I see absolutely no redeeming social significance to the use of the F-bomb in mixed company or, especially, in front of one’s own children. To do so should, in my view, be an easily prosecutable felony. There is enough coarseness on TV and the movies, it sure isn’t necessary for parents to reinforce it. Garry Lyon, Fishers

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Market Wagon adds drivers, delivery day By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

ditional delivery day with orders needed by midnight Sunday. “We delivered all throughout central The need for food delivery has intensified Indiana, from Lafayette to Bloomington to with Indiana residents being advised to Muncie to Avon,” Carter said. stay home during the Carter said all items available in FOOD coronavirus pandemic. a farmers market such as fruits, To accommodate, Carvegetables, meats, dairy and baked mel-based Market Wagon has hired goods, are transported. 53 additional drivers and added an “It’s a pretty robust offering,” extra delivery day. Many of those 53 Carter said. “It’s a grocery replaceare restaurant workers who were ment for a lot of households, which laid off due to restaurants either is why this is so vital to a lot of Carter being closed or able only to sell people right now.” takeout during the pandemic. Market Wagon has had to add shelving Orders began to accelerate by March 11. and additional freezers for ice packs. The “In seven days’ time, our order volume new employees also are helping with prepanearly quadrupled,” Market Wagon CEO Nick ration work on other days of the week. Carter said. “We had to more than double “The other people that are hurting are the our team and we probably could have added owners of restaurants and farms that proeven more (the first week). Our capacity to vide food, farmers market vendors,” Carter interview and hire was the limiting factor said. “We’re an outlet for ordering, so we’re there.” bringing orders for those small business Initially, 33 drivers were hired and 21 owners who otherwise wouldn’t be able to more were added the week of March 22, service their customers. said Ryan Thomas, Market Wagon’s director “We’ve seen a huge influx of new venof business development. dors, restaurants and caterers that are addPrior to the pandemic, Market Wagon ing takeout-type food that we can deliver.” delivered on Thursday with orders due by For more, visit marketwagon.com. Tuesday at midnight. Tuesday is now an ad-

DISPATCHES Updated grocery hours — During the COVID-19 pandemic, many grocers are updating their hours and adding special hours for elderly shoppers. Here are some local grocers’ updated hours: • Fresh Thyme: Store hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Dedicated shopping hours for seniors or those who may be high risk are 6 to 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Dedicated shopping hours for health care workers, first responders and law enforcement are 6 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Health care, first responders and law enforcement shoppers will be asked to show ID. • Kroger: For central Indiana stores, store hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For seniors 60 and older, early shopping hours are 7 to 8 a.m. Monday through Thursday. • Market District: Store hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For seniors 60 and older, disabled or immune-compromised shoppers, early shopping hours are 6 to 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Actors disappointed by postponed performances By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com When Matt Kraft learned the show would not go on approximately three hours before its debut, he felt that familiar disappointment. THEATER Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kraft learned Civic Theatre would have to suspend “A Few Good Men” performances at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “It was a little like runKoharchik ning out to the ice cream truck when you’re a kid and learning it’s sold out of everything but pistachio,” said Kraft, a Carmel resident and a 2008 Carmel High School graduate. “I’m not sure if that’s the right analogy, but I am sure pistachio is a terrible flavor for ice cream. I was very sad to hear about the postponement, but I am keeping a positive outlook. It was awesome working with the entire cast and crew on this for the time that we got to work on it. “Obviously, there are much bigger problems in the world to deal with now, and I just feel lucky that I got to work on this play at all. I’m hopeful that in the future we can finish what we started.” Like Kraft, Carmel resident Jonathan Scoble had a lead role in the military drama. “We were all devastated,” he said. “It kind of felt like getting punched in the stomach. All that work we put into our production and we didn’t get to share it with anyone. It was a real shame. At the time, we were a bit naive to how serious the national crisis was and was going to be. I have since found some peace in the decision to postpone. We were simply doing our part to prevent further infection. “While I credit the Center for the Performing Arts for the swift decision, it wasn’t without a fair amount of heartache and sadness for all of us involved in the production.” Civic Theatre officials said they hope to reschedule “A Few Good Men.” Scoble said the cast would be ready to go on without too much more rehearsal.

From left, Matt Kraft and Jonathan Scoble pause prior to a rehearsal for “A Few Good Men.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

“I’m an optimist, so assuming the original cast and crew are still available to proceed, I’d say not much (rehearsal time would be necessary) given we were show-ready when our run was postponed,” Scoble said. “That said, if we are in fact offered the opportunity to put on this amazing production, it will be our director’s responsibility to make that call.” Another group of Civic Theatre actors was in its third week of rehearsing “Matilda the Musical,” which was set to open April 24. Zionsville Middle School seventh-grade language arts teacher Mikayla Koharchik was cast as Mrs. Wormwood, Matilda’s mother. “It’s always disappointing to lose something which you have envisioned coming to fruition,” she said. “At this strange,

unprecedented time we are all grieving loss, whether that be a job, a loss of being with students and colleagues or a special event or trip. Civic and community leaders absolutely made the right choice, but I am thankful for the many people making sacrifices right now so that places like Civic and other businesses and services can get back to work as soon as possible. “I definitely hope that ‘Matilda’ can be remounted at a later date.” Main Street Productions was set to open “A Raisin in the Sun” at Westfield Playhouse March 20. Nancy Lafferty, a McCordsville resident, was fulfilling a longtime goal of directing the powerful play. She said the cast grew concerned when Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced March 12 a gathering

limit of 250 people. “At that point, we were thinking we might be safe, because the theater holds 60 seats and we would not top over 100 people,” she said. On March 16, Holcomb limited gatherings to 50. At that point, Lafferty called off the rest of tech week and contacted the board. “They graciously decided to keep the show alive and to mount it whenever we could,” she said. Lafferty said the play should be able to remount quickly with a tech week of running the show in makeup and costumes for four consecutive nights. “The cast has assured me that they will remain available for any chance of performing this show,” Lafferty said.

March 31, 2020

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How quickly things change. On March 10, the Center for the Performing Arts hosted a U.S. naturalization ceremony at the Palladium, THEATER where 98 immigrants from 42 countries took the Oath of Citizenship. It was a joyous and inspiring occasion that evoked a great sense of pride in our nation. We looked forward to the same feeling two days later, when we were scheduled to host the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus. Presenting a free community performance by one of our nation’s acclaimed military bands has become a wildly popular annual tradition at the Center, with long lines at the box office and all tickets snatched up within a day or two. In the meantime, however, America was coming to grips with the reality of COVID-19. That Thursday afternoon, when the governor’s office issued its first guidelines limiting public events, we had no responsible choice but to cancel the concert. Now, my colleagues and I are focused on finding the best path forward, as you probably are. Our goal is always to bring people

together, so how do we live up to the expectations of our patrons and supporters in a time when we’re all being urged to stay apart? Although the arts and entertainment may be low priorities for some right now, we believe the opposite: Now, more than ever, we all need the kind of reassurance and inspiration the arts can provide. Our management team has become a COVID-19 task force, meeting regularly to make decisions on the health and safety of our patrons, artists, employees and community and developing new policies and processes to ensure the continuity of our operations. We also formed a creative working group that is identifying and developing arts-related content we can share through social media and other digital means. I’m sure everyone has a story of how their family, friends and coworkers are responding to this crisis. I’m hopeful that the ultimate result will make us proud to be Americans. Jeffrey C. McDermott, the president/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation, is an occasional columnist. He can be reached as JMcDermott@ TheCenterPresents.org.

CCP reschedules productions By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Community Players board is committed to putting on the final two postponed THEATER 2019-20 productions, even if it means delaying the 2020-21 season. “The Last Five Years,” a musical that had been scheduled to run from April Phipps 24 to May 10, will shift to July 17-26, assuming rehearsals can start up again by May or June, CCP Board Vice President Rich Phipps said. The July dates had previously been planned for CCP’s final show of the season: “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment,” which is now scheduled for Sept. 18-27. Both shows, which had to be postponed because of gathering restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be at The Cat in Carmel. The 2020-21 season was set to open on the September dates. “We will start our 2020-21 season in De-

cember and will announce the full season at our annual membership meeting, which is normally held in May,” Phipps said. Phipps said CCP is planning a full season of five shows in 2020-21. “The Last Five Years” had been in rehearsals for a week before Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued the social distancing order. CCP Board President Lori Raffel is slated to direct “Shipwrecked!” Raffel “I was just working up the audition notice for the last week in April when all this started happening,” Raffel said. “I gave up my July slot for ‘Last Five Years’ because we really want to complete the season for our patrons; season ticket holders, in particular. We did feel that it was important to produce these last two shows and we were lucky schedules worked out.” Meanwhile, Indianapolis Opera canceled its March 20-22 production of “Don Giovanni” at The Toby Theater in Indianapolis due to the pandemic.

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