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beds into critical care beds. The transition has been made possible by the temporary ban on elective surgeries, turning State officials recently elaborated on lower-acuity beds into critical care beds, their plans to prepare Indiana hospitals for turning operating and recovery room suites the looming surge into critical care beds and ending PANDEMIC of patients expectoutpatient surgeries that are not ed to be hospitalconnected to hospitals and using ized due to COVID-19, the disease those facilities for critical care, Sulcaused by the new coronavirus. livan said. State officials reported there are Although state officials have 1,940 critical care beds in Indiana, a announced plans for doubling the 35 percent increase since the beginnumber of critical care beds, they Holcomb ning of the state’s COVID-19 pandemic also acknowledge personal proplanning. Officials also reported there were tective equipment for health care workers 1,177 ventilators in Indiana hospitals as of is and will be at a premium. Many hospital March 1. The numbers of beds were 60 persystems in the U.S. have reported shortages cent full as of press time, according to state of personal protective equipment, including officials, but the state is taking measures to face shields, gowns and N95 masks. So far, double the number of critical care beds and the state has received equipment from the ventilators ahead of the predicted surge. Strategic National Stockpile; by purchasing COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that has from Indiana-based vendors; from donataxed many hospital systems worldwide, tions; and through the Indiana Dept. of Corparticularly the availability of critical care rection, Sullivan said. beds and ventilators. Hospitals have worked to double the “This is critical not only for the protection number of ventilators by reallocating them of our long-term care residents, but also to through additional resources, such as opensure that our hospital systems have the erating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, capacity, when it’s needed, to care for that EMS and the National Guard, Sullivan said. wave of COVID-19 patients that we’re exIf plans fall short of meeting the surge, pecting,” Indiana State Dept. of Health Comstate officials said alternative care centers missioner Dr. Kristina Box said last week that could be established within 72 hours during a press conference. would be utilized. Box predicted that the surge of patients In an effort to staff more clinicians, will happen between mid- and late April, but state officials said they are asking current state officials said other epidemiological medical students and retired clinicians and models forecast the surge hitting in early to those who have not been working due to mid-May. On April 1, Indianapolis Mayor Joe the postponement of elective surgeries to Hogsett extended Marion County’s stay-athelp to meet the needs of burdened hospital home order from April 6 until May 1. systems. As of press time, more than 11,000 “Indiana already has hospitals that can clinicians have committed. turn every bed into critical care beds, and But in what is expected to be a politically we have identified those sites as possible contentious move, Holcomb said that an exsurge hospitals for each region,” Indiana ecutive order he signed March 30 temporariFamily and Social Services Administration ly prohibits all abortions in the state, except Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan said. for those that would endanger the life of Hospitals are increasing critical care the patient, deeming them “non-urgent.” capacity by converting existing spaces and For the full story, visit youarecurrent.com.
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show who has had it in the past, we cannot say how often it happens. The nasal swab Current Publishing compiled a Q&A with only looks for current infection and is not Dr. Christopher Belcher, director of infecoften done on people who are well. This is tious disease at why social distancing is important PANDEMIC Peyton Manning for everyone, including people who Children’s Hospital are well. at Ascension St. Vincent How long would I be a carrier? What, in your opinion, should The virus is often detectable residents of north-suburban areas for about a week after someone’s of Indianapolis expect the bestsymptoms have improved. In cases case scenario to be for ending without symptoms, we expect a Belcher restrictions and seeing the pansimilar course. demic fade? And what about the worstIs a 6-foot perimeter enough for percase scenario? sonal protection? At this point, it is all speculation. We have Yes. The large droplets created by coughseen other countries reopen after a few ing and sneezing fall to the ground within months, although new cases often contin3 to 6 feet. Some hospital procedures may ue. There are four other human coronavirus- make smaller aerosols that travel farther, es that tend to circulate from fall to spring, but these are not in public settings. which gives some hope for summer. In the What hasn’t been discussed nationally worst-case scenario, the virus may circulate or locally that would be helpful, in your through the summer like we saw in 2009 opinion, to residents? with the H1N1 pandemic. Besides social distancing, we need to What do you say to residents who reremember to cough into our shoulders or fuse to practice social distancing? sleeves, not your hands. A tissue is also It can be hard to see people who are not acceptable, but should be a one-time use social distancing, but without knowing and discarded immediately. If you are home, their motivation, it’s not fair to judge them. soap and water are readily available and I prefer to gently remind them that there even more effective than hand sanitizer. is a pandemic going on and that we need While technology may be intimidating to to take steps to protect ourselves and our some, providers are working quickly to population’s most vulnerable, such as the make video visits easy and accessible elderly. during this time. If you need medical care, How do I know if I’m a carrier if I’m call your provider’s office or visit ascenshowing no symptoms and never have? sion.org/onlinecare to get care without Infections without symptoms do seem exposure. to happen, but until we have blood tests to
DISPATCHES Art competition – The office of U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks is seeking submissions from high school students in the 5th District for a chance to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. The winner and one guest will receive complimentary airfare to Washington D.C. for recognition. Submissions are due by April 17. For competition details, visit susanwbrooks. house.gov/services/art-competition. Humane Society closes – In response to the increasing concern with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society for Hamilton County has closed to the public and has ceased adoptions. The HSHC will continue accepting any of the county’s lost, stray or unwanted animals. To surrender an animal, bring in a stray or look for a lost pet, call
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Virus growth rate what county expected By AnnMarie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com As the number of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County has grown from one on March 15 to 179 April 1, local health PANDEMIC officials haven’t been surprised. “It’s about what we’ve expected,” said Christian Walker, public health preparedness coordinator for the Hamilton County Health Dept. “In our county we did quite well to begin with, but we knew it was coming. While we didn’t have reported cases right off the bat, we knew it was lurking in the shadows. We knew it was only a matter of time.” The first case of COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus, reported in Indiana was in Marion County on March 6. As of April 1, Hamilton County reported the third-most cases in the state, behind Marion County’s 1,117 and Lake County’s 180. Marion County has 1.18 cases per capita, with Lake County at .37 and Hamilton County at .55. Allen County, the state’s third-most populous county with 372,877 residents, has only 39 reported cases of COVID-19. Social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Indiana has led to the cancel-
lation of nearly all events and the closure of schools, many retailers and in-dining at restaurants. Yet, the documented cases in central Indiana have continued to grow by hundreds each day. Walker said it’s too early to know the true impact of social distancing on the local level. “It’s hard to tell right now because our data set (in central Indiana) is so small. If we look worldwide, we do see it working,” Walker said, citing South Korea as an example. “It’s kind of an all-or-nothing thing.” Walker declined to predict when cases will peak in Indiana, and he said he “can’t begin to guess when we can start lifting restrictions” here. But he said he’s heard from experts that under a best-case scenario, some aspects of life may be able to return to normal by the end of April. The health department, however, is preparing for it to be much longer than that. “We’re planning on it being a months-long event, hoping that it won’t be,” Walker said. “It’s better for us to err on the side of caution and over-preparedness than do it haphazardly and extend this by us not doing everything we could to quash it now.” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the models he’s seen from scholars and federal
OBITUARY Cathy J. Juntgen, age 69 of Monticello, passed away at her residence in the presence of her husband and children on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1951 in Logansport to the late Thomas Earl and Helen (Quackenbush) Spackman. On July 18, 1970, she married Steven D. Juntgen at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Monticello. Cathy was a 1969 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and was a member of the National Forensics League. She also played in the band and sang in the choir. She was born with a life long passion for animals. Cathy attended Indiana State University. In the summer, Cathy performed at the Indiana Beach Aqua Theater ski show performing the strap and adagio trio acts. Over the span of her career, she worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories, Magnavox, and co-owned a lawn care business in Fort Wayne for eighteen years. Cathy was the General Manager of the Indiana Beach campgrounds and the Director of Accommodations for the resort from which she recently retired.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Steve; her children, Michael D. (Megan) Juntgen of Westfield, David W. (Dr. Laura) Juntgen of Westfield, Wendy A. Juntgen of Granger; grandchildren, Jake, Zoey, Addison, Elaine, Matthew, Harvey, and Duke; her siblings, Tom (Carol) Spackman Jr. of CA, Jim (Patty) Spackman of Cornville, AZ, Joy (Richard) Bailey of Monticello, Ruth (Jim) Davis of Monticello; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and extended family members. Due to the CDC’s current restrictions of public gatherings, funeral services for Cathy will be held privately for the family. Burial will follow in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Monticello Christian Church, Happy Tails or ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at www. aspca.com You are encouraged to leave a message of condolence on Cathy’s online guestbook at www.springerfuneralhome.com.
officials have projected the first wave of COVID-19 in Indiana winding down by approximately May 1. “It’s not going to be (over by) Easter. That would be about the peak in Indiana, it would appear,” Brainard said. “We know from other epidemics they tend to come back in waves, but more people will have immunity at that point.” Walker said Hamilton County hospitals are adequately staffed and have enough supplies to meet demand for now, adding that the situation could quickly change. He said cancelling elective surgeries and cross training staff have helped hospitals be ready to handle more cases. The county health department has been preparing for pandemics for “at least a decade,” Walker said, and in August 2019 officials reviewed their highly infectious disease plan, not knowing what was to come. Walker hopes the good habits Hamilton County residents are stressing now, such as frequent hand washing, will lead to a drop in cases of influenza and colds in the future. “We’re going to have a new normal, which is going to be a better normal,” he said.
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Chance understands the uncertainty. “People are afraid for their own families,” she said. The coronavirus pandemic has created A recent $50,000 pledge from the Central issues for food pantries Good Samaritan Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic ReNetwork of lief Fund will support various comGIVING BACK Hamilton County munity programs through CommuniExecutive Directy Organizations Active in Disaster tor Nancy Chance never expected and GSN to help the community in to see. crisis. GSN is a collaborative network In addition, the Hamilton County of nonprofits in Hamilton County, Community Foundation, along with including 45 food pantries. the support of the community, Chance “We have 4,000 blue-collar and established the Hamilton Counwhite-collar workers out of work who ty Crisis Response Fund. According to a have never visited our pantries before,” press release, the flexible fund will prosaid Chance, GSN founder and Noblesville vide much-needed resources to nonprofit resident. “There are a lot of people that lost organizations responding to the COVID-19 jobs (recently) that never lost jobs ever. pandemic with essential services while they We’re in a situation we’ve never been in. We are experiencing financial challenges in have more than 6,000 families we take care meeting need. of with our pantries right now. We need The foundation will issue quick-turnmoney to help us keep going because this is around operating grants, which will focus going to go for another month, at least, and on organizations that work with the elderly maybe longer. or infirmed, youth and economically vulnera“We’ve been proactive ordering food six ble populations. Selection will be completed weeks before the pandemic hit because we by HCCF staff and board in partnership with knew it was coming.” the Hamilton County Community OrganizaChance said GSN, which coordinates the tions Active in Disaster executive commitCommunity Organizations Active in Disaster tee. Nonprofit organizations that meet the emergency services network, said the pancriteria can visit hamiltoncountycommunitytries must restrict in-kind food donations foudation.org/covid-19 for information. due to concerns about the new coronavirus. Visit GSNLive.org for information about “We are working off donations we would donating to the Good Samaritan Network, be using for the rest of the year,” Chance which will distribute support to its COAD said. “We have a budget but we’ve way exagencies. ceeded that budget. I have to make a plan Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. is hosting or the backpack program doesn’t keep going a #LoveHC platform to rally support around and those kinds of things. I’m impressed community organizations, local businesses with the spirit of the people but we haven’t and government during the pandemic. For seen an increase in giving yet.” more, visit LoveHamiltonCounty.com.
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Critical steps to protect health Commentary by Donna Schaibley Hoosiers across the state are finding themselves in unprecedented circumstances as they adjust COLUMN their daily lives to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Our state is taking essential steps to ensure our health care system has the resources it needs to fight this war against the coronavirus and keep Hoosiers safe and healthy. This ongoing health crisis has many workers bracing for a financial hit. Indiana cut red tape and removed barriers for Hoosiers so they can quickly obtain unemployment benefits to help bridge the gap in their personal budgets. Recently, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an executive order waiving the one-week waiting period for Hoosiers to receive unemployment, which will help them get their money more quickly. A federal aid package will allow workers who are self-employed or independent contractors to receive assistance. It also extends the length someone can receive unemployment benefits from 26 to 39 weeks. To learn more or to file a claim,
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order for food to supply pantries. She had to turn to Texas to find what she needed. “The food need is big and we can’t With Indiana’s stay-at-home order in do food drives because of COVID-19 and place at least through April 7 because having to let items sit for 12 to 24 hours,” of the COVID-19 Chance said. “So, if we can get it PANDEMIC pandemic, Hamthrough these food programs, it ilton County comes shrink-wrapped and we social service agencies and councan discard (the shrink wrap) and ty officials launched a website it’s easier,” Chance said. March 18 to help residents know Good Samaritan typically where to go for help. serves 40,907 families in HamThe partnership includes ilton County annually, which Myers Hamilton County Tourism, the is equal to 18 percent of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners population. and the Good Samaritan Network, which “But during COVID, we have already helps agencies such as Fueled for School, seen a 20 to 40 percent increase in peofood pantries and the Shepherd Center. ple using the 45 pantries,” Chance said. “We are communications professionals, “They are seeing people they’ve not seen and our team was asking what we could before because people can’t go to work.” do to help,” said Brenda Myers, Hamilton While HCT usually markets to out-ofCounty Tourism president/CEO. “We talked town visitors, the team is shifting its with Nancy (Chance) at Good Samaritan focus to the immediate need of local resiall weekend and developed a strategy dents and the community. and pulled it together in about 36 hours.” “Let’s help each other. We have always The #LoveHC site provides COVID-19 been a proponent of doing that and business resources, explains how to always have conducted campaigns and donate to Good Samaritan Network and program, but now it is a full-out effort to offers support to local businesses. help the community,” Myers said. Nancy Chance, Good Samaritan NetFor more on how to donate, how to work executive director, said she had a support local businesses and restaurants feeling several weeks ago things would and for a COVID-10 toolkit, visit visithamilget bad and knew she needed to place an toncounty.com/love-hc/.
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New fire marshal named — James Roberts recently was named as the Westfield Fire Dept.’s new fire marshal/division chief. Roberts spent the last 26 years at Greenfield Fire Dept., 12 of which he served as fire chief. WWS summer camp registration open — The Westfield Washington Schools summer camp brochure is online and registration is open. There are full-time and part-time camps. For more, visit wws.k12.in.us and click the Parents tab at the top. Real estate statistics — Westfield home prices continued their upward climb in February 2020, while spending fewer days on the market. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for Westfield homes in February 2020 was $347,005, a 3.1 percent increase from this time last year. Homes in Westfield also sold more quickly than February 2019, leaving the market 19.7 percent faster. The average price per square foot for a Westfield home also increased 1.1 percent, to $135.77, compared to February 2019. City receives grant — Duke Energy recently awarded a total of $28,500 to six Indiana economic development organizations to receive Foreign Direct Investment Partnership Program grants. Each organization was awarded up to $5,000. The City of Westfield was one of the recipients.
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“Whether they have questions about safeguarding their loved one’s health, addressing isolation, making alternative care arrangements or just someone to talk to, licensed social workers are available to help.” Locally, assisted living centers like Harbour Manor in Noblesville are working to assure family members that their loved ones are safe and happy after visitor restrictions were implemented nearly three weeks ago. Although some exceptions are being made for end-of-life scenarios, visitors are still limited to two at any given time, and all visitors must fill out a questionnaire and have their temperature taken, among other measures, before being allowed to enter any resident area. Social media has played an important role for CarDon, Harbour Manor’s parent company, letting residents communicate with loved ones by sharing messages without physical contact or risk of spreading the
virus. Since March 13, photos have flooded the CarDon Facebook page, each with a resident sharing a photo of themselves along with a whiteboard-written message to their family and friends. Social distancing is practiced internally, too, by residents taking meals in their rooms instead of in community dining areas and staff being screened daily for fever and symptoms of respiratory illness. The AFA Helpline, staffed by social workers and also trained in dementia care, is helping family and staff at facilities like Harbour Manor with questions or situations that are likely unprecedented, from cleaning practices to daily activities for those combating isolation. Families can connect the AFA Helpline in any of the following ways by calling 866232-8484, using the helpline’s web chat feature at alzfdn.org or sending a text message to 646-586-5283.
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New market arises for Airbnbs By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Although many Airbnb reservations have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new market is emerging for the home rental service. COVER STORY Westfield resident Jeff Boller owns an Airbnb rental near downtown Westfield, and a man recently booked the house for two weeks to self-isolate. Employees are sometines unable to self-isolate in their own homes for fear of exposing someone who may be more at risk of infection. “We did get a reservation from a gentleman who works at Amazon and whose daughter is a toddler and has an autoimmune disorder,” Boller said. “So, because he is working 12-hour days since Amazon is considered essential, he needs an isolation house so that he can go somewhere and sleep while he’s not at work without him having the danger of infecting his daughter.” Boller said because of the close working quarters at Amazon, and the fact several Amazon employees across the nation have tested positive for COVID-19, the man wanted to self-isolate. He booked for two weeks with the possibility of extending his stay. “I imagine he probably will extend,” Boller said. “At first, we weren’t able to extend him because we had somebody
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Jeff Boller owns The Grand, a three-bedroom, two-bath Airbnb rental near downtown Westfield. (Submitted photos)
else booked that following weekend, but they’ve since canceled.” Boller estimates approximately 50 percent of bookings are by people visiting the city for Grand Park events. With so many cancellations, he’s decided to waive cancellation fees. “We just don’t feel like (cancellation fees) are right. It’s not something they, that our guests, could have foreseen,” Boller said. “Most of the time if somebody does cancel, we give them either half back and then it’s on a declining scale, so it depends on when they canceled. At the very most, they only get half of their reservation money back, but we are waiving all that and giving everybody all their money back because it’s not their fault. “They didn’t have anything to do with this.” Boller bought the house in 2017 and rehabilitated it, then christened it The Grand. He has used it as an Airbnb ever since. Depending on how the pandemic plays out in Indiana, Boller said he might still be able to book during Grand Park’s summer season. “It really depends on when our cases peak,” Boller said. “Right now, they’re saying cases may peak mid-April, and if that happens and by mid-May we see some easing of cases, I think they will start to open up June and July and August for those events. We have talked to several people, and everybody is very anxious right now on a number of different
levels. One, they’re anxious about the virus, but two, they are anxious because these are sports people and this is what they live for. “A lot of people live for this, being able to get out and watch their kids participate in sports, and it really hurts them. They feel like a big part of their life has been taken away, so these people want to come but, obviously, they know that right now they can’t, and so it hurts on a number of different levels.”
ISOLATION HOUSES FOR NURSES Another market group for Airbnbs is nursing. Jeff Boller owns one Airbnb and manages another in Westfield. The one he manages can sleep as many as 30 people. “It has been hit a lot worse, obviously, because it holds a lot more people, so while my house (The Grand) is not ideally positioned as an isolation house, it is more so because it’s only a three-bed, two-bath house,” Boller said. A house that sleeps 30 is tougher to rent out during the pandemic, but Boller said nurses can use the space. “There are a lot of Airbnbs becoming isolation houses for nurse teams, and so I think there’s a lot more opportunity out there to keep our nurses and our doctors isolated because they’re on the front lines and, unfortunately, have the biggest risk factor,” Boller said.
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Commentary by Terry Anker Even as so much is changed, there is more that remains the same. We have accumulated a lifetime of memories, mementos and talismans that can, in an instant, take us back to a long ago and far-away time. We humans are cursed by our longing. We miss those apart from us and places where we cannot be. It brings us worry, anxiety and, in some circumstances, it can drive us into depression. Even so, we are blessed by our ability to reminisce about our past and imagine our future. For many, the weeks of shelter at home have been extended. And for all, evenings, time away from work and weekends are now providing new hours at home. Pretty much everything except for the outdoors is closed. If our angst allows, we sleep a bit more. We cook, eat and clean up – together. We remember old habits or form new ones. We think about what we do and why we do it. Experts urge that some of the abundance of time be used to clean up around the house. One might suppose that they secretly want us to move around. The sedentary life of home-office work doesn’t allow for the lengthy walk to get coffee or park the car. Closets are being emptied. Old clothes are sorted for donation. Cabinets are cleaned and organized. Many will tackle the garage if we get a few steady days of warmer weather. But for others, we sort countless boxes of old photos to scan or assemble into books. In a world of social isolation, they remind us that we have been together and will be together again. They inspire us with past travel and spur us to believe we will travel again. They bring us together with people from whom we are separated. They bring perspective.
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Rekindling warmth of family Commentary by Danielle Wilson It’s a COVID-19 miracle! After three weeks of self-isolation, the Wilson six-pack is still intact, and dare I say, thriving. HUMOR I’m not kidding. For some unknown reason, our little family is getting along better than ever, which is quite unusual given the circumstances. Typically, holidays and summer vacation are a nightmare. College kids return home, taking up space and air; dishes and denim debris multiply like fruit flies, which also generally make an appearance when the coping bottles of red wine start flowing; and the lack of schedule sends everyone, particularly me, into a crazed state, unable to function properly or be nice to anyone. What gives? Maybe it’s the shared sense of surrealness that has each of my darlings trying his/her best to be kind and helpful. Perhaps they understand they have no other choice and that Zoom conferencing with friends grows old after a while. Maybe they realize how lucky they are to be healthy and
safe, and that if we are to survive sans divorce or childhood emancipation, they have to rise to the occasion. And rise they have. They are complying with the newly resurrected, often-maligned Chore Chart. They take turns grocery shopping (their only “live” social interaction), making dinner and, most recently, giving presentations in the evenings on everything from the Denver Airport conspiracy theory (it’s the Illuminati!) to the 10 most controversial men of all time (Mother Teresa was No. 1!). I’ve even heard them laughing. Together. For real. And not at each other. So, for me, the silver lining in all of this is the renewed joy of family. Truly a miracle. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
So, for me, the silver lining in all of this is the renewed joy of family. Truly a miracle.
Editor, There is a dangerous stretch of road under the jurisdiction of Hamilton County, and as a candidate for county council, I plan to do something about it. A November 2019 study by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization revealed that four of the top two dozen “most dangerous” intersections in the Metro Indy area are on 146th Street. The specific intersections are at Carey, Gray, Hazel Dell and River Roads. Not much attention has been given to this recent study, probably because it is nothing new. Local commuters and residents will tell you that 146th Street has been a congested nightmare for many years. As I talk to voters in our county, one of the top issues I hear about is traffic. I have heard from so many people who hate 146th Street because it has become so congested and so dangerous at each intersection, and there are limited alternative east/west routes. I will support changes to 146th Street as long as it improves safety and traffic flow but also protects residential homeowners in the area. Sue Maki, Carmel resident and Hamilton County Council candidate
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Kudos to City Hall Editor, I would like to give a big shoutout to the staff of City Hall in Westfield. I moved to Westfield nine months ago and have called City Hall numerous times with questions about everything from getting an extra trash can (then having it removed), sewer bill questions, restaurant questions, Grand Park questions – you name it, I think I’ve asked it. And the helpfulness, professionalism and friendliness of every single person with whom I’ve interacted has been pretty unbelievable. The phone is answered promptly, and the staff goes the extra mile every single time. I even was able to pick up the phone and call to schedule a meeting with Mayor (Andy) Cook – just walked right in and had a
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nice meeting. That was at the suggestion of a new-resident information packet I’d been sent by the city. Got potholes? Just go to the website. Recently, I called City Hall and reached Jen Davis who, due to the coronavirus, was working from home. It didn’t slow her down a bit. She gave me the phone number to call to sign up for the mayor’s video updates (within a half-hour an update hit my inbox), and she provided links I could print for absentee voting and property tax bill payments. I don’t think there’s a question Mayor Cook’s staff can’t answer. For sure, they’ll always go the extra mile to try! What a nice place to live and thank you to a superb City Hall staff. Connie Latas, Westfield
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U.S. Postal Service delivers Editor, Letter carriers are deemed “essential personnel” and will continue to deliver your mail and packages throughout these troubling times in our communities with the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. The CDC has published the need to practice social distancing and remain 6 feet apart to help prevent the spread of the virus. This includes interactions with mail carriers in your community. We take great pride in serving our communities and we gladly accept our jobs being deemed “mission critical” where we will be working everyday throughout this pandemic. We strive to give you a sense of normalcy and hope you enjoy seeing your letter carrier or the white trucks with the Eagle on
the side in every neighborhood six and seven days a week. Now is the time to stay at home and allow us to bring much-needed supplies to your front door. Don’t get me wrong, some of us are a little worried about our own well-being and the well-being of our families when we return home each night. Please help us out and sanitize your mailboxes, door knobs and other objects letter carriers touch while delivering your mail and packages. This is for our safety as well as you and your loved ones. This is what we do and we deliver for you. Ronnie Roush, Branch 888 president, city letter carrier, Carmel
Commentary by Alex Morozov The political reality today seems like a nightmare or a bad horror movie. People in the U.S. are seriPLAIN TALK ously considering voting for communist Bernie Sanders for president. Sanders is a person with a strong anti-American agenda who praises Fidel Castro and other communist leaders. Sanders and his campaign are trying to make voters believe that they will build “Democratic socialism” in the U.S. They are luring people in, promising a lot of free stuff and fooling millions of Americans. Let’s make it clear, there is no such thing as “Democratic socialism” and there is nothing free in this world other than cheese in a mousetrap. Every nation that has adopted socialism ends up like Venezuela, North Korea, Cuba or the USSR. Socialism has claimed more than 150 million lives in the last century. Socialism is nothing but corruption, fear, hypocrisy, lies and a constant shortage of basic necessities. The Soviet Union collapsed almost 30 years ago, but for my generation and older, for people who lived in this nightmare, it will never go away. We remember empty shelves in stores,
people staying hours in line hoping to get basic life staples. And if you were lucky enough to get anything (even spoiled or rotten products), it was a great day. I remember corrupted medicine when any doctor’s visit or procedure had to be secured with cash under the table. I remember fake news and socialist propaganda promising the collapse of the Western world and communism with free stuff for everyone, not today but tomorrow. This tomorrow has never come. If you want to see what socialism looks like, go to your local grocery store and walk down the bread aisle, the meat aisle, the toilet paper aisle. What you will see today are empty shelves caused by COVID-19 pandemic. We are all looking forward to the day when the aisles are once again full of every good thing America has to offer. If we hand over our nation to socialism, Democratic or otherwise, that day will never come.
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Clay Terrace expansion proposed By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Some big changes could be on the way for Clay Terrace. Washington Prime, DEVELOPMENT which owns the 16-year-old outdoor mall, has filed plans with the City of Carmel that would allow for expanded uses at the site, including coworking spaces, restaurants with drive-thrus, recreational facilities, a farmers market and outdoor entertainment venues. The proposal also increases maximum building heights from 65 to 100 feet east of Clay Terrace Boulevard and from 55 feet to 70 feet west of it. Buildings west of Clay Terrace Boulevard but within 300 feet of single-family homes could increase their maximum height from 45 to 55 feet. Although multi-family residential units are already a permitted use at Clay Terrace, none have been built. The proposal suggests that may change because it outlines plans for 100 residential long-term bicycle parking spaces and includes several new
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references to multi-family units. Officials from Washington Prime did not respond to requests for comment, but according to local reports, the improvements could include a 140-room hotel, nearly 300 multi-family units and 200,000 square feet of office space. It’s not clear how the coronavirus pandemic might alter the plans. Public meetings to discuss the project have been put on hold until further notice.
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Sonali Patel is the guest relations team lead at IU Health North in Carmel, although she’s yet to have a normal day on the job. (Submitted photo)
morning,’” she said. “I was sitting in the office thinking, ‘I want to be a part of this.’” Patel began volunteering at the hospital a couple of years ago before accepting partand full-time roles at IU Health North and Saxony hospitals. Last month, she became the hospital system’s first-ever guest relations team lead at IU Health North, although she’s yet to see a typical day in that role. Patel said her first weeks on the job have been stressful – but not in the way she imagined. “We’re trying our best,” she said. “It’s a lot of scary situations, but we’re trying to keep calm, show compassion and get through it together.”
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who has a small home studio where she paints most of her watercolors. Afshar, who was born in Russia and grew up in Lithuania, typically teaches monthlong stints in Germany two or three times each year. She hopes her May classes might be rescheduled. She lived in Germany for two years and developed a following. Afshar and Miles were co-chairs of the postponed open house. “Our success and livelihoods depend on how many people see our work,” Afshar said. “I’m sure our sales will be affected for a long time by the poor economical situation in the world.” Miles was a resident artist in 2018-19, earning a free studio for a year. That ended in July 2019, when she moved into a new studio. She said the online open house is a good way for artists to display their work. “This is the only way we can do it right
now, and I know I’m staying home and shopping or looking online,” Miles said. “So, it’s a good way for people to see Indianapolis-area artists.” Miles creates large abstract paintings. “I miss the studio, but I can be inspired by literally anything,” Miles said. “There is a lot of inspiration with what is going on.” Miles said the Stutz studio is a great place to create and sell her artwork. She was an arts teacher at Indianapolis Attucks High School for 16 years before becoming a full-time artist in 2018. “Since going full time, I got the mural at the Indianapolis Airport and I have made a lot of work and traveled all throughout the country,” Miles said. “It’s been better than I ever expected it to be. This year has been different with so many events having to cancel.” For more, visit stutzartists.com, annaafsharart.com and hwardmiles.com.
Patrons’ donations lift spirits By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com With so many performing arts organizations hurting with postponements because of the coronavirus pandemGIVING BACK ic, Civic Theatre Executive Director Michael Lasley is gratified with the community response. “We are so humbled and moved by the generosity of our patrons,” Lasley said. “I don’t mind saying that I have been moved to tears on more than one occasion thinking about our amazing supporters and their families. It’s because of these gracious people that Civic can weather this storm.” Civic Theatre’s “A Few Good Men” was set to start March 13 at the Studio Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, but it was postponed three hours before the curtain opened after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb initially limited gatherings to 250 people or less. Civic’s production of “Matilda the Musical,” originally scheduled for April 24 to May 9, also has been postponed. Center for the Performing Arts President Jeff McDermott said the Center and resident companies have received thousands of dollars in support through ticket donations. “The performing arts world is deeply affected by this situation, but we know that’s true in every field, so it’s very gratifying to see our patrons supporting us and our resident companies in this way,” McDermott said. The Center for the Performing Arts is presenting an online series called “Interlude With Virtual Arts and Entertainment.” The twice-weekly collection is emailed to anyone who has bought tickets for a Center for the Performing Arts performance. It also is available on the Center’s website, the centerpresents.org. Civic Theatre is holding a weekly series of pop-up classes on its Facebook page at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, so performers can continue honing acting, dance, art and theater skills from home. The workshops are free. Donations are not required to participate but are appreciated, according to a Civic Theatre press release. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
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carryout. I tried the Meatloaf with a Kick, which is the daily special on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s a homemade meatloaf with a touch of jalapeño, smothered in beef gravy and served with a side of homemade mashed potatoes, green beans or your choice of vegetable and a roll. The meatloaf still tasted delicious when ordering carryout and eating it at home. I also tried the hand-pounded tenderloin ($9.95), a sandwich large enough for two meals. Order a petite version for $8.25. I topped my meal with a slice of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie ($3.95). To be honest, I ate the pie first. If you want to enjoy a home-cooked meal during your self-isolation experience, order it from Courtney’s Kitchen.
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sonalized service and two bottles of premium wine geared toward your specifications. Both clubs also get you winery and winemaker information, tasting notes, pairing suggestions and a complimentary recipe — and two free tickets to TT Tasting events. Volume L gets you an invite to special Volume L tasting events, too. Goose the Market on Delaware Street in Indy offers a Wine of the Month Club. Choose from STRAIGHT UP at $34 per month, plus tax (one bottle each of white and red with a retail value of more than $39) and the MYSTERY, at $49, plus tax, which yields three bottles (one red, one white and one mystery bottle that is often wine but could also be a mixer, sake or beer) with a value of more than $54. A monthly email accompanies either membership and is full of pairing suggestions, winery and grape history, tasting notes and more. Just some other fun ways to explore your inner oenophile. Cheers! Elizabeth Morse is a Hoosier chef, food writer, wine guru and Hamilton County Master Gardener. Morse has been a resident of Hamilton County for more than a decade. Check out her blog: schlepicurean.com.
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THE CHALLENGE Built in 1992, this Carmel home is in the Valley Brook neighborhood. Like many homes built during the ‘90s, the home office is just inside the front door and is quite visible to guests. It serves as both workspace and relaxation space, with a desk and TV. The homeowners wanted to spruce up the room with modern finishes and create more storage space.
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Here we grow again! Introducing Cedarwood, Hoosier Village’s newest Assisted Living residential apartments Our attractive amenities and relaxed lifestyle at Hoosier Village are unmatched in the Indianapolis area. We’re meeting demand by expanding our assisted living apartments so you can enjoy maintenance-free living in one of the finest communities in town. While Hoosier Village is known for its wide variety of on-campus social engagements and organized activities, in light of concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we are taking every precaution to ensure the well-being of everyone in our community. We want to help you stay active while remaining home, so please visit our new Virtual Activities page at www.hoosiervillage.com/residents-activities-page to remain healthy and happy during these uncertain times. Call 317.873.3349 or visit www.hoosiervillage.com for more information.
www.hoosiervillage.com 9935 Wood View Pkwy. Zionsville, Indiana 46077 317-873-3349