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At first, It looked like 2020 was going to be a record-setting year for Hamilton County’s tourism industry. ECONOMY In January and February, hotel room demand was 20 percent higher than average, and tourism officials were optimistic the trend could continue throughout the year. But in March, the COVID-19 pandemic reached Indiana, sending hotel room demand and occupancy rates plummeting. Demand bottomed out in April, when it was only 78 percent below what’s normally seen, and hotel room occupancy was 83 percent lower than normal. Those numbers have climbed and stabilized, reaching a peak of only 8 percent below average demand in July. But with COVID-19 cases climbing as the industry prepares to enter its slowest time of Myers the year, it’s unclear what that will mean for local hotels. Hamilton County Tourism President/CEO Brenda Myers said she’s hearing from hoteliers that another lockdown would be ‘horrible.’ Without a shutdown, she expects most local hotels will be able to stay in operation long enough to weather the storm. “I think they can make it through the winter,” she said. “I think everybody wants to get to the end of March.” That’s when, she’s hoping, a COVID-19 vaccine will become available to the general public and mark the beginning of the end for the pandemic. “That news alone, along with if Grand Park — which opened during the pandemic and has been able to work with the health department and the state to stay open — can (host youth sports events) at the end of March, that is going to be huge,” Myers said. Westfield’s Grand Park has been instru-
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Hamilton County hotel demand was 20 percent above average in early 2020 and hit its lowest point in April. Hotel occupancy hit a low in April and peaked in July. (Source: Hamilton County Tourism)
mental in boosting business at Hamilton County hotels during the pandemic. Myers said she believes more Grand Park visitors stayed in Hamilton County this year than previous years. But with youth sports events winding down for the year, local hoteliers are hoping other types of travelers will soon be in town. Myers said as of mid-November, data from the short-term rental site Airbnb shows that bookings doubled for Thanksgiving and Christmas from 2019 to 2020. Myers believes that’s because many travelers want to visit family for the holidays but may not want to lodge with them. She hopes that will drive more business to local hotelsl. Local hotels may get a boost in March if the NCAA decides to hold the entire March Madness tournament in the Indianapolis
area. The tournament would bring dozens of teams to the area, and even if they stay primarily at Marion County hotels, Myers said Hamilton County is well positioned to welcome other travelers who are forced to look elsewhere for a place to stay. Jordan Musall, Hamilton County Tourism data intelligence manager, said no Hamilton County hotels have closed permanently because of the pandemic, although some shuttered temporarily. He’s also optimistic that the county’s hotels are strong enough to survive the pandemic, because replacing one can be quite a challenge. “Losing a hotel is very negatively impactful beyond the amount of time we’re facing this pandemic,” Musall said. “If (a hotel) was to go under, it would take years for it to totally recover.”
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Cox wins school board seat By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com
where he oversees student development programs, recent graduate activities and manages alumni relations for fraternities Running against an incumbent, Jimmy and sororities. He serves as treasurer on Cox wasn’t sure what to expect on Election the Westfield Chamber of Commerce Day in his bid for the Board of Directors and is active in ELECTION Washington Schools many other areas throughout the Board of Trustees community. District 1 seat. Cox’s term on the school board By a razor-thin margin, Cox debegins in January. feated Amy Pictor by only 50 votes. “I am most excited about the “I was happy with how I camgeneral process of learning about paigned and didn’t have any reour educational community and Cox grets,” Cox said. “I was confident, working with others to keep moving but I wasn’t sure what to expect in the forward so that we have the best school end.” district around,” he said. “I put a lot of presCox attributes the narrow margin to the sure on myself to do well by people, so I fact many Westfield residents were unfamil- want to make sure that I make the best deiar with him and his plans. cisions possible for our community. I’m re“It does seem like there are people on ally looking forward to getting started and both sides, but I would say there is a slight- learning how to be a good board member. ly bigger appetite for some change,” he said. “Whether you supported me or not, I look Cox moved to Westfield in 2016. He has forward to working with everyone in our a bachelor’s degree in political science and community to continue building a strong history from Purdue University. He earned school system. Know that I will make mya master’s in higher education and student self available to anyone to listen and underaffairs from Indiana University. Now, he stand. I will strive to be open, honest and works for the Purdue Alumni Association, transparent.”
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WFD provides rapid COVID-19 testing — The Westfield Fire Dept. began providing rapid COVID-19 testing Nov. 24. The tests are intended for acutely ill patients only, and tests will be done in their home. Test results are available within 15 minutes. This is not for normal testing scenarios. Hamilton County 4-H to put on Holiday Gifts Spark Club — Hamilton County 4-H will offer the Holiday Gifts Spark Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 for grades three through six. Previous 4-H enrollment is not required. Register at bit.ly/HolidayGiftsSparkRegistration by Dec. 3 to hold your in-person spot or ensure availability of a virtual kit. Participants will create a complete gift set ready to give to a special recipient all while learning the arts of homemade gifting, iris folding, gift wrapping and the joy of giving. There are in-person and virtual options. Facilitator instruction will be offered through Zoom calls that will be scheduled throughout the day for those choosing the virtual option. Cost is $60 per participant ($35 for current 4-H’ers) and includes program fees and supplies. Payment may be dropped off or mailed to Purdue Extension Hamilton County, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060. For more, email allen563@purdue.edu, call 317-776-0854 or visit extension.purdue.edu/hamilton. Riley Hospital for Children in need of toys — Riley Hospital for Children is in need of toy donations, but it is asking donors to donate online this year instead of visiting the hospital due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If someone has in-person donations, they must be scheduled in advance and will not be accepted in the lobby. Call 317-944-8705 for assistance. Purchasing directly from the Riley Cheer Guild Amazon Wish List at amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XN9AQ13HNHDN will have the toys delivered to the Riley Hospital toy room. Toys are used every day to help kids get through their procedures, treatments and long stays at Riley Hospital for Children. Spartz announces transition team — U.S. District 5 Rep. Congresswoman-Elect Victoria Spartz announced her transition team as well as opportunities for parties to express interest in serving on her Congressional staff. Transition team members are Hon. Susan W. Brooks, Judy Buck, Murray Clark, Nate Feltman, Karen Glaser, Hon. Chuck Goodrich, Jeff Papa and Megan Savage.
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Election information — The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has updated Vote411.org to provide information about the fall elections. Topics include absentee voting, registering to vote, candidate information, polling locations and more. Learn more about the local LWV chapter at facebook. com/LWVofHamiltonCountyIndiana. COVID-19 complaint line — The Hamilton County Health Dept. has established a COVID-19 complaint line at 317-776-8237. Callers are asked to limit complaints to employees and staff at restaurants, bars and food stores not complying with the mask mandate. Complaints related to patrons of these establishments should be directed to the business owner.
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Westfield pastor chosen for leadership program By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Rev. Kara Bussabarger sees great benefits in her participation in the Wabash Pastoral Leadership ACHIEVEMENT Program. The pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Westfield was selected to participate in the highly competitive two-year program, a Lilly Endowment-sponsored initiative for the purpose of leadership development and theological reflection. The program engages pastors in the exploration of critical economic, educational and political challenges that face Indiana communities and help them develop the knowledge and skills to become stronger leaders in their congregations and communities. “By being a part of this prestigious program, I hope to experience transforming encounters, make lifelong connections and gain invaluable leadership experience, while growing greater in the understanding of God’s purpose for me and those whom I serve,” Bussabarger said. “And I sincerely love learning from and engaging with other people. I am a believer and seeker in hearing people’s stories. I believe stories can transcend. We all have a story, you, me, all of us. And, we are all more alike than we imagine. I seek to be a person that looks past outside appearances, stigmas and barriers and sees people’s deeper stories, and make space for the other. “As a fruitful leader, I want to rise where others have put me down and to encourage, uplift and help others rise with me. We are not alone, and everyone’s story matters.” After being nominated, Bussabarger went through an extensive application process. “I was attracted to the program because I am always looking to learn and expand my horizons in order to transform and grow in my pastoral ability,” she said. “I long for opportunities in which I can improve and increase my professional development and awareness in life, but most importantly, continue to deepen my relationship with Jesus Christ. “I also desire to have deep, thoughtful conversations in brave spaces with others so that we can work together to figure out how to make lasting adaptive transformation and (let) change take foothold in our Indiana communities and the world.”
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Bussabarger, who previously served a congregation in Fort Wayne, became Christ United Methodist Church senior pastor in July. The Westfield resident said she is a pastor and leader to the entire community in which she resides. “John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was famous for saying, ‘I look upon all the world as my parish,’” Bussabarger said. “Thus, he concluded that he would minister to anyone and in all the places to which he went. So, I have come to believe that my mission field of service is wherever my feet reside at that very moment.” Bussabarger, who graduated from North Harrison High School in Ramsey, completed and earned her bachelor’s degree at Indiana State University. She earned a master’s of divinity degree from Louisville Seminary, where she won the Melanie Lane Preaching Award. During the program, the pastors will learn about a range of topics, such as statewide efforts to strengthen public education, Indiana economic initiatives, the impact of immigration on local communities and advances in medical research and their impact on health care. Pastors in the program are scheduled to participate in a study tour to the Mexican/ American border to examine immigration issues during the first year and an international study tour to South Africa in the second year to learn about transnational contexts. For more about the program, visit pastor. wabash.edu.
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Real estate statistics — The seller’s market returned to Westfield in October 2020, with home sale prices increasing and homes selling faster than October 2019. The average sale price for a Westfield home in October 2020 was $392,903, an increase of 11.8 percent compared to this time last year, according to F.C. Tucker Company. Homes in Westfield sold 17.1 percent faster than October 2019, spending just 34 days on the market on average. The average sale price of a Westfield home also increased compared to this time last year, up 15 percent to $163.15. Prevent property theft, fraud — The Hamilton County Recorder’s Office has rolled out a new program to protect residents from property theft and fraud. The new system, Doxpop Property Watch, notifies property owners with an email to alert them to changes or filings that affect them. Doxpop is a free service that provides residents access to all their recorded documents online. Multiple parcels can be registered for those who own several properties throughout the county. To access and enroll in the system, visit doxpop.com under “Other Services” and “Doxpop Property Watch.” North Central Beekeepers Club — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. The club is for all levels of beekeepers from centrally north of Indianapolis.
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SPOTLIGHT Exchange Club of Hamilton County meets in Noblesville The Exchange Club of Hamilton County is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. The club’s core values are: family, community and country. The Exchange Club of Hamilton County supports the national club initiatives in Veterans Matter (housing homeless veterans) and child abuse prevention, and it also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. The club conducts various fundraisers and looks for local nonprofit organizations to support financially. It meets twice a month, the first and third Wednesday of the month in Noblesville. New nonprofit established Healthy&Dwell is a new nonprofit that was established this year in Noblesville. It is It was created after founder Ronda Owens-Dehmer, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, became aware of the lack of supportive housing in the area. She started Healthy&Dwell in hopes to alleviate some of that for people with a serious mental illness. The nonprofit’s goal is to provide safe, secure housing for people who need it and help with other basic necessities that they struggle with. The nonprofit has closed on a property and is in need of beds, a washer/dryer, a security system and a variety of other household items.
It also is looking for attorneys in the area who are interested in providing some pro bono services. For more, visit healthyanddwell.org. Indiana Parkinson Foundation offers programs, services The Indiana Parkinson Foundation is a local nonprofit that has programs and services for those with Parkinson’s and their families. Programs include The CLIMB exercise program, support groups, educational events and resources. For more, visit indianaparkinson.org. Financial Literacy and Intelligence Center of Knowledge hopes to end poverty cycle FLiCK’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and create economic mobility in Indiana. It works to accomplish that mission by providing financial education to students, and financial counseling to adults struggling with their budgets. Especially with COVID-19 worsening and the holidays coming up, many people are struggling to make the money they have work for them. FLiCK focuses on the client’s unique emotional perspective about money. Most people have a tough time changing their financial behaviors, and FLiCK’s goal to get to the root cause of financial problems and help families thrive. FLiCK is located in Carmel near Clay Terrace, but it wants to focus on
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Quack Daddy Donuts opens — Quack Daddy Donuts Westfield celebrated its grand opening Nov. 28 at 16156 Spring Mill Rd., Suite 500. Quack Daddy Donuts is a customizable donut shop based in Indiana. It is headquartered in Pendleton and plans to continue expanding additional franchising throughout Indiana in the coming years. Westfield in Lights — Westfield in Lights will offer activities through Dec. 5 instead of its typical one-day ceremony. The week will culminate with a tree-lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. It will be virtual and can be streamed on Facebook. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com. Advisory Plan Commission meeting set — The next Westfield Advisory Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 7. For more or to view the agenda, visit westfield.in.gov. Coffee with the Chamber — The next Coffee with the Chamber event will be at 8 a.m. Dec. 8 at Springhill Suites, 19317 Westmore Lane. Attendees are encouraged to bring a $15 wrapped gift to participate in a gift exchange. To register, visit westfieldwashingtonincoc.wliinc18.com/events/ Coffeewith%20the%20Chamber-1036/ register. 4-H Photo Challenge set — The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: December – Holiday Happenings. Send us your stories — Please email story suggestions on new businesses, interesting residents, upcoming events and more to Current in Westfield Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com. Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.
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X Golf offers worldwide courses By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com With cold weather setting in, Jesse Hughes figures business is about to heat up. CLAY TERRACE Hughes is director of instruction at X Golf Carmel, 14511 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 200, the company’s only location in Indiana and one of 26 in the U.S. “When the weather gets cold, it’s (busy) from open to close,” Hughes said. The Carmel facility opened in November 2019. “It’s a family friendly entertainment venue,” said Hughes, a PGA member. “The simulators are state of the art. They are as good as there is in the business. There are four sensors on the floor, high-speed cameras coming down from the ceiling that pick up all the characteristics of the ball flight and club swinging. That allows it to track it out.” There are 46 golf courses from around the world that customers can play in a single day. A large portion are South Korean and Japanese courses because the company was founded in South Korea.
X Golf Director of Instruction Jesse Hughes demonstrates his swing in front of a simulator. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
“We have the best technology as far as indoor simulators go from hitting tee shots to chipping and putting,” Hughes said. The emphasis is to enjoy the game in a fun, climate-controlled atmosphere, Hughes said. There is music, food and a full bar. “The really good golfers are going to geek out a little bit on the technology,” Hughes said. “So, if I can find out my club head speed, my ball speed, my launches, my spin rates, that’s something that can help me improve as a golfer.” For more, visit xgolfcarmel.com.
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Hamilton County Ivy Tech to benefit tech industry when transition is complete By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com When Ivy Tech Community College transitions its Hamilton County site at 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville, into an independent campus, nearby tech industries likely stand to benefit. Terry Anker, a Carmel resident and chairman of the statewide board of trustees for Ivy Tech, said industries related to tech will likely reap the most benefits. “That seems to be where the largest area of growth is right now,” Anker said. “Ivy Tech Noblesville is now at about 1,200 Anker students since it started in 2014, so in six years, that’s pretty quick growth. That’s not surprising given the fact the Hamilton County is such a fast-growing operation itself. “Until now, Hamilton County has been the largest county without an independent Ivy Tech.” By becoming an independent campus, the Hamilton County site will facilitate easier independent degree-granting ability. The new campus will open July 1, 2021. “One of the things I like about the idea of it being independent is the needs can change,” Anker said. “For example, if a large employer were to come to Westfield and say, ‘We need this kind of skill set,’ Ivy Tech can make that happen quickly. The process would be tremendously streamlined from what it is right now.” David Moore, general manager for manufacturing at Bastian Solutions in Westfield, embraces the campus transition. “There’s a wonderful opportunity, from my perspective, with two different angles,” said Moore, who lives in Carmel. “One is the new employee candidates having an institution right in our backyard that will have the necessary candidate pool as we look to grow our individual business as well as other businesses in the area. It gives us a readymade pool of candidates that have the background we are looking for to sustain our current business and push us into the future.” The second benefit is the chance to enhance education for current employees. “Bastian encourages the opportunity for our teammates to have continued education, as our industry changes very rapidly, and we need to find a way to keep up,” Moore said. “We also need to have the ability to grow for individuals looking to advance their careers.” Bastian Solutions encourages employees to obtain at least 40 hours of additional education and training each year. “So, having an institute in our backyard to easily go and advance that and help them with those things is a wonderful opportunity for us,” Moore said. Besides benefitting people seeking IT, tech or other certifications, the independent campus also is expected to benefit local high school students.
GROWING INDUSTRY Charles Hickman is a machine operator at Bastian Solutions Westfield. (Submitted photo)
“So many students in Hamilton County take Ivy Tech courses while in high school, and this makes it even easier,” Anker said. “The technical training is able to open up all kinds of new programs. I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity. It’s a fantastic thing for the industry and citizens in the county. People can continue to drive to the downtown campus if they are in hospitality, but if they’re IT, it will be standalone.” Anker said Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen has been a strong proponent of the campus transition. “One of the things he said when we launched this thing that I thought was interesting was, ‘You are able to freeline decision making,’ so we, meaning local business leaders, can have a direct line into whatever it is we need for workforce development right here without having to go to Indianapolis or anywhere else,” Anker said. For more, visit ivytech.edu.
David Moore, general manager for manufacturing at Bastian Solutions in Westfield, said the manufacturing industry is growing at a fast rate, and that manufacturing companies typically hire employees right out of school. “What we are seeing is, we are growing so rapidly and with the additional industries growing in our area, we tend to hire people right out of school,” Moore said. “That’s how we initially expand our pool of employees. Having the chance to hire people with ready-made experience is a bit more difficult these days, so having an institute to train them so they come with the skill sets we need tends to be the route we take. This is a wonderful chance for us to extend our pool of candidates.” Moore said Bastian Solutions’ Westfield location wants to hire 300 additional employees in the near future, which requires candidates with the right training and education. More than 100 employees are at the facility.
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Commentary by Terry Anker We all have our opinions. And in most cases, we are fully, entirely, completely, incontrovertibly and undeniably committed to them. Still, we have friends, neighbors, family members and every manner and sort of human with which we interact, even in times of quarantine. So, how can we hope to navigate a world filled with so very many opinions? And so very many of them likely don’t conform with our own. No doubt, employers and customers can cause us to bend our wills a bit. But also, one can find conflict with those who work for us — tailors, contractors, mechanics and repair specialists come to mind. Sure, they might form an opinion based upon experience. But shouldn’t we challenge them occasionally with our own view, if for no other reason than to consider diversity of thought? Plus, if we are paying, why can’t we have it our way? Any among us who have remodeled a house or altered a garment knows the peril of the encroaching expert opinion. One enters with a desired outcome: “I’d like the hem to fall here,” or, “I’d like the fixture to be mounted this low.” The service provider retorts, “Oh, you don’t want it like that — no one does.” Hmm. Well, at least one person did. They may be right. It may not be to local code. It may cause one to trip over the fabric. Alternatively, it may be personal preference. When does someone’s “professional” opinion simply become “their” opinion? Taste is predilection but not dispositive. Views are perspectives but not all inclusive. Frustrated, one might demand that others do what is asked, not what is preferred. But is forcing the hand of another, especially against their own opinion, ever a strategy of likely success? Can we accommodate for others and still get our way? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
Reveling in cancel culture Commentary by Danielle Wilson Recently, I reread my 2019 column on surviving the holidays. Basically, it was the gold standard of sage HUMOR advice: “Just say no,” “Expect the worst” and, alcoholically speaking, “Pace yourself.” But it occurred to me that this year, as we enter our 10th month of a pandemic, many of the chaos and stress-inducing factors of typical December madness will be, if not nonexistent, then at least substantially lessened. Which means, you’re already fully prepared! Think about it. All the time-sucking, gift-giving, insipid social gatherings that drive us introverts to drink are canceled! No three-hour, off-key choir concerts, no awkward office parties and certainly no embarrassingly obnoxious family reunions. And even if a stupidhead decides to throw a subversive get-together, you’ve got a fool-proof declination excuse: “Test results pending.” Basically, the need for the first of the three aforementioned guidelines is null and void. As for the second, puh-lease. If you
haven’t learned by now that each month of 2020 can and will remain a complete disaster, then contact me immediately with the name of your dealer. “Expect the worst” has been my mantra since March, but I’m certainly open to some good, old-fashioned, opioid-induced naiveté. Finally, I would bet my firstborn that many a liver have hardened substantially over the last year. Between teepee shortages, government-mandated quarantines and presidential shenanigans, most folks have been over-imbibing for quite awhile. I predict the next few weeks will be amateur hour, frankly, with nary a slurred “Merry Christmas” to be found. Pace yourself? More like, “Carry on.” So, godspeed, friends, and remember to trust your training. I’ll see you on the other side. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
“‘Expect the worst’ has been my mantra since March, but I’m certainly open to some good, old-fashioned, opioid-induced naiveté.”
Editor, Joe Biden did not win the 2020 election. It was handed to him on a platter made of criminal collusion, lies, cheating election workers and supervisors, machines that flipped the candidates voted for and mail-in ballot fraud. How could he have won when he rarely came out of his hideout, the basement? At the very few rallies he had, only a handful of people came compared to thousands that attended the Trump rallies. Lady Gaga was hired to try and inspire the ones who did come while boat and vehicle parades supporting Trump in many states were happening around the country. Our president had a red wave flowing across our country on election night and then in the wee hours, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona Georgia started flipping from red to blue. What happened here? The someones were flipping or throwing out Trump votes for Biden. And Biden accepted this deception. This shows you what kind of character he has. And this deception is how he would run our country with no support for middle class working Americans, supporting the Green New Deal and allowing anyone into our country with open borders just for starters. Mari Briggs, Sheridan
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My son Brett brings his lunch to work every day, avoiding dining in restaurants during the pandemic. I asked HUMOR him what he was eating, and his response was: Frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (you defrost them before the meal). I bought a box out of curiosity, and now I’m hooked on the stupid things. I have to hide them in the downstairs freezer behind the Healthy Choice dinners. If my wife finds out what I have been paying for this rip-off, she may never microwave anything good for me again. I also discovered another peanut butter innovation that has apparently been around for several years. It’s called a Candwich, a product name that was market-tested and produced the fewest number of people sticking their forefinger in their mouth and pretending to gag. Instead of buying a ready-made peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a vending machine or purchasing the separate items in a supermarket to create your own masterpieces, all the stuff comes in a portable kit
for four times as much money. Consumers are unhappy that, like their new IKEA deck chair, some assembly is required. But there are no instructions included. Inside the container is a hot dog-like bun in a cellophane wrapper, and one squeezable packet each of jelly and peanut butter. Dispensing ketchup and mustard this way has always been a hassle, so why not try it again with the world’s two slowest-moving foods?
Consumers are unhappy that, like their new IKEA deck chair, some assembly is required. But there are no instructions included. Included is a utensil for easy spreading. Sales for Candwich have been brisk through the years, the company reports, but not without some drawbacks. Prisons and airlines will not offer the product to their diners. Said one of the company investors, “We think it might be because there’s a knife in the can.” There is also a piece of taffy for dessert, an odd choice because, combined with the peanut butter embedded in your
palate, it eliminates any chance of word-ofmouth publicity. Busy parents looking for an easy lunch for the kids applaud this meal-in-a-can, although some are concerned that their 6-year-olds might not be able to negotiate the pull-tab. “But I think they’ll figure it out,” said one mom, “and it will be a good learning experience to prepare them for when they start drinking beer.” Americans are buying lunch sandwiches in sealed containers the same way they purchase Quaker State Motor Oil. It seems there is no limit to where this convenience may go with future product development. Pizza in a Can and Christmas Dinner in a Can are both on the table — not that you need a table to enjoy the contents. Of course, when you ask consumers what food manufacturers should consider canning next, there’s a unanimous response: How about the entire concept?
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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Raynaud’s disease causes fingers and toes to feel icy or numb when you’re stressed or exposed PREVENTION to cold temperatures. Symptoms occur when the small arteries that supply blood to your skin become narrow, reducing blood flow. Anyone can develop Raynaud’s, but women are more likely to be affected. Your risk may increase if you live in a colder climate, like Indiana’s, or if you are a smoker. Having
a first-degree relative — a parent, sibling or child — having the disease may increase your risk. With Raynaud’s syndrome, you may develop cold fingers or toes and changes in skin color when cold or stressed. After warming up, you may experience numbness, prickly or stinging pain in your fingers or toes. Raynaud’s attacks in stages. First, your toes usually turn white. Next, they often become blue and cold or numb. Finally, as you relax or warm up and your circulation
improves, your toes may turn red. Tingling, throbbing or even swelling may also set in. Symptoms should improve with warming, but it can take as long as 15 minutes for your blood flow to return to normal after an attack. Tissue damage or ulcers (open wounds) may develop if your blood flow is compromised for too long. In rare cases, untreated Raynaud’s can lead to foot or toe amputations. You should always get your feet checked after an attack. To prevent Raynaud’s attacks always lay-
er up in cold weather. Wear hats, scarves, socks, boots and two pairs of gloves. Chemical warmers may help keep your fingers and toes warm, but avoid direct contact with your skin.
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Civic Theatre presents video performance of 2019 ‘Elf The Musical’ production By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Recalling her role as Jovie in “Elf The Musical” brings a smile to Emily Schaab’s face. PERFORMANCE The Noblesville resident performed in Civic Theatre’s 2019 production. “Playing Jovie was a dream,” Schaab said. “I felt connected to her, and the role was so fun. And honestly, the best part of playing Jovie was being able to do so alongside the rest of the amazing cast.” The successful run was slated to be repeated this month, but a live production is not possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The show will be available Dec. 4 through Dec. 26. After the Dec. 4 opening, there will be streamed shows at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The production, which was video recorded in December 2019, will be available as a streaming and on-demand experience. The show is based on the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell as Buddy. This was Schaab’s first lead role in a Civic Theatre production. Schaab previously performed in “Newsies” and “Mamma Mia!” “I can’t say enough good things about my experience,” she said. “Every single person in the cast, staff, crew and orchestra worked seamlessly together, and I think we created something really special. During rehearsals, I felt challenged and supported by my castmates. Throughout the run of the show, I was able to form relationships that I am so grateful for. “It really was the most positive experience from top to bottom.” Originally, the cast was supposed to perform “Elf” again live this winter. “I would love nothing more than to step back into the crazy, hilarious and jingly world of Jovie and Buddy,” Schaab said. “It would be an honor to play the role again.” Like most performers, Schaab has found it difficult not being able to perform since
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Emily Schaab, left, and Matt Bays perform in the 2019 production. (Submitted photo)
the pandemic hit in mid-March and shows have been shut down. “Honestly, it feels like being homesick,” she said. “Something that was such a big part of my life was suddenly taken away. I have truly grieved alongside my friends and loved ones who have been unable to perform and create, especially those whose livelihoods depend on the theater. It is really heartbreaking.” Westfield resident Matt Bays portrayed Buddy, and Indianapolis resident Parrish Williams played Santa in the 2019 production. There will be pre-recorded interview segments with performers from the 2019 shows.
When viewers purchase access to “Elf,” they will be provided with their own unique code to access either the scheduled stream or the on-demand experience. On Dec. 12, Civic Theatre will present a live virtual performance of its holiday variety show, “Holiday Lights,” a celebration of the holiday season. “Holiday Lights” will feature many familiar local performers bringing holiday cheer through song and dance. Customers can purchase a link for either the livestream at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 or can get a link for an on-demand version that will be available from Dec. 13 until Jan. 1, 2021. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
Actors Theatre of Indiana, Hamilton County’s only professional Actors’ Equity Association theater company, will partner in a groundbreaking theatrical production of “A Christmas Carol” this holiday season. In conjunction with TBD Pictures and Broadway Producer Hunter Arnold, ATI will present a pay-per-view airing of the Charles Dickens classic. “We are the exclusive central Indiana partner helping to distribute ‘A Christmas Carol’ to our patrons and the Indiana audiences,” ATI co-founder Don Farrell said. “We gain approximately $20 of every ticket sold. It’s a great way to see an amazing production while also supporting Actors Theatre of Indiana during this difficult pandemic.” The production will be available for on-demand streaming through Jan. 3, 2021. Tickets are $50 per household and will be available at ATIstage.org.
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Capitals, capitols and togas Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Great job, you voted! You exercised your right as a non-felonious adult American citizen to democratically elect the people who will represent GRAMMAR GUY us in our state and federal governments for the next few years. Even if the dust hasn’t completely settled yet in the elderly man popularity contest known as this year’s presidential election, you at least want to sound smart when you’re talking and/or writing about this year’s contest. Here are some tips on how to sound like a regular Doris Kearns Goodwin while chatting about politics. First, do you know where we get the word “candidate?” Yes! It comes from Latin, and its origins are downright fascinating. In Ancient Rome, togas were the tuxedo of their day, and people running for the Roman Senate wanted to stand out from the crowd. To become more visible, the political hopefuls would rub shimmering white chalk on their togas, which were known as “toga candidas” (white togas). A person wearing the toga
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