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Fishers city councilor speaks out against PUDs By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

questing a zoning change for a residential development at Prairie Baptist Road and 136th Street. DeReamer was one of two At a recent Fishers City Council meeting, councilors who voted against the request. members approved a rezone request by The development will have a mix of houses a housing with rear-load garages, front-load DEVELOPMENT developer — garages and for-sale townhomes. a common The builder, Lennar Homes, propractice that concerns at least one posed open space, pedestrian concouncilor. nectivity and other amenities. HowFishers City Council member ever, the development was filed as Brad DeReamer said developers a PUD and called for decreased lot aren’t following the city’s zoning size and decreased side setbacks, DeReamer ordinance, and instead are mostly among other requests. The developproposing planned unit developments, ment also proposed three different zonings which allows for a development with less for the project, such as R2, R4 and R5, restrictions than what are typically required meaning different areas of the development to meet the city’s zoning ordinance. To com- would have different requirements. ply with the ordinance, a proposal can be “I liked that it had three different zonings. filed under one of the existing zoning labels I believe in multiple zoning in one subdivifrom estate residential to R5 zoning, which sion,” DeReamer said. “But put all three of includes multi-family and denser developthose in there instead of coming in with ments. For example, if the minimum side a PUD. What they come in with isn’t even setback requirement for an R5 proposal is close to an R5 (more density).” 10 feet, a developer filing a PUD can request DeReamer voted against the proposal, as the side setback be 5 feet or a number not did council member David Giffel. The proposrequired by the zoning ordinance. al passed, 6-2. Since being elected to the council in 2015, Corby Thompson, president of Boomerang DeReamer, a former Greenfield mayor, said Development, which is developing Abbott every request the council has received for Commons, did not respond to multiple rea development rezone has been filed under quests for comment. planned unit development. DeReamer said DeReamer said he has seen the downside he noticed the trend when he moved to of PUDs firsthand. The Britton Falls neighFishers in 2012. borhood where he lives is a PUD. “They’re all PUDs, and all those PUDs do is “We have 5-foot setbacks here (below allow the developer to skirt around the zonthe minimum requirement), and because ing ordinance,” DeReamer said. “It increases of the drainage and irrigation and rain, the density and makes them more money.” sides of these houses are soaking wet all DeReamer said when he was mayor of the time and the sun can’t get to the siding, Greenfield, the city required all developers so the siding grows mold,” DeReamer said. to pick a zoning that was outlined in the “Then the developer sends letters out that zoning ordinance and not request a PUD. say, ‘You have 30 days to get your house However, that’s not the case in the Fishers. cleaned,’ and usually it’s $350 to clean the “I don’t understand why Fishers is not sides of your housing. That’s one good reausing the zoning ordinance they passed,” son not to have 5-foot setbacks.” DeReamer said. “When I was mayor of DeReamer said small setbacks lead to Greenfield and some developer tried a PUD, houses being built too close together. I would say, ‘Pick an R (zoning) or multiple “If you put HVAC on the side of your Rs.’ Not one developer left.” house, technically the repair guy can’t get A project called Abbott Commons came to it unless he walks on the neighbor’s before the Fishers City Council April 18 reproperty,” DeReamer said.

DeReamer, a Republican, said when he’s spoken against PUDs, sometimes two council members agree with his concerns – Jocelyn Vare and Crystal Neumann, both Democrats. If they vote with him against a project, the majority still isn’t in their favor. DeReamer said he’s spoken with Mayor Scott Fadness, but it’s up to the council to enforce the zoning ordinance when a developer requests a PUD. “The city council is the one needs to stand up and say, ‘Hey, no more PUDs,’ but that would take five of us to do that,” DeReamer said. Vare said she’s not against PUDs, but if a PUD is requested, it must be a negotiation benefiting the city. “Each PUD is an individual negotiation with the city and the developer, and in the case of 5-foot setbacks, I think we can all agree that’s not better,” Vare said. Vare said PUDs should be considered if a developer proposes beneficial amenities, such as side-load garages or utilizing a parcel that’s been difficult to develop. “Some of those adjustments (in a PUD) that are adjusting down could indeed be worth it if it is netting a bigger benefit,” Vare said. “The purpose of (a PUD) is to give the developer some flexibility to adjust those standards with the desired outcome of the municipality actually getting a better quality or something more desired. A PUD should exceed standard zoning standards.” Vare said she’s especially concerned with the vast number of PUDs because Fishers has little land left to develop. “We need to be more discerning in this moment than ever,” she said. “I don’t feel PUDs should be done away with, but I do feel we need to have big conversations about this and determine as a municipality, the city council with the administration, how we are going to move forward because there have been a lot of concerns about PUDs activated recently.” Pulte Homes, a common residential developer in Fishers, declined to comment. For more, visit fishers.in.us.

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Because Riverview Health President and CEO Seth Warren’s annual State of Health was canceled for STATE OF HEALTH two years because of the pandemic, it’s not surprising COVID-19 was still a main topic when Warren was finally able to deliver an address. “I know everyone is sick of hearing about COVID-19,” he said April 27 at the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville. “It’s been an absolute challenge for us the last couple of years. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It has strained us emotionally, physically and every way possible. I know people often think (hospitals) want COVID patients because they get paid so well. That’s a fallacy. We do not get paid well for COVID patients. We would rather COVID patients not be in the hospital. We would rather not have COVID patients and be able to care for patients other than COVID. I wanted to put those rumors to rest.” Warren thanked the community for its support, especially during the height of the pandemic in 2020. “The support we got was incredible,” he said. “People were so generous with food and supplies and everything they offered to us.” Warren said Riverview set up a vaccination clinic and administered 18,851 vaccinations, starting in December 2020. “When that first vaccine was given, there were tears in the eyes of all the employees,” he said. “So many people came through so excited to be vaccinated because it meant the end of the isolation and the end of not being able to see new grandchildren.” Warren said across the U.S., cancer cases are rising. “Your health behaviors can affect cancer, but you can be the healthiest person and still get cancer,” he said. “Even as a healthier county (in the state), we are going to be subject to growing cancer numbers.” Dr. Eric Marcotte, Riverview’s chief medical officer, said the pandemic affected screenings. “You go two years without mammograms, colonoscopies and prostate cancer checks, there are an awful lot of people getting caught now with much more advanced can-

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cers,” Marcotte said. “It’s sobering to watch. Those are all three things that anyone can get, it’s not lifestyle.” Marcotte encouraged people to get cancer screens. “You could literally save your own life,” he said. “People didn’t get diagnosed in 2020, and now they are diagnosed in 2022 with a far-too-advanced cancer to be cured of. It’s sad and disappointing, but it’s part of the downside of COVID. We’ve seen that with cardiovascular heart disease and some lung diseases because people didn’t get treated because they were too scared to go to the doctor or the hospital. And they are paying the price right now.” Warren said he is an example of how delaying screening can be a problem. He said he put off his colonoscopy at age 50 until he was 51 1/2. Finally, Warren’s wife had his assistant find a day to schedule it. “Fortunately, they found cancer at a very early stage,” Warren said. “I went to a routine screening, and they found cancer. If I waited longer, it would have been more advanced.” Warren said there is rarely a day that goes by when hospital officials don’t talk about staff shortages. Warren said hospital officials are discussing with universities from an education standpoint how it can recruit more nurses. Warren said short-term engagements for nurses have been popular. “You work here for 12 weeks and then work somewhere else for 12 weeks,” he said. “I understand why they are doing it. If you are young and unattached, you get to see different parts of the country and figure out where you want to live.”

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Primary election: Garrison defeats incumbent By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Two incumbents failed to advance out of the May 3 Republican primary in Hamilton County, with former talk ELECTION show host Greg Garrison defeating D. Lee Buckingham in the race for prosecuting attorney and Mark F. Hall defeating Steve Schwartz in the race for County Council District 3. In the race for State Representative District 32, Fred Glynn is leading Suzie Jaworowski by eight votes as of press time. Paul G. Nix finished in a distant third place. Carmel firefighter Tim Griffin defeated former Carmel City Councilor John Accetturo for Glynn’s council seat. The following are final results for Hamilton County with all precincts reporting. Published statewide races consist of Hamilton County votes only. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY State Representative District 32 • Fred Glynn – 44.60 percent • Suzie Jaworowski – 43.85 percent • Paul G. Nix – 11.55 percent State Representative District 88 • Chris Jeter – 81.31 percent • Chrystal Sisson – 18.69 percent Hamilton County Council District 3 • Mark F. Hall – 58.44 percent • Steve Schwartz – 41.56 percent Hamilton County Council District 1 • John V. Accetturo – 28.65 percent • Tim Griffin – 71.35 percent Hamilton County Coroner • Jeff Jellison – 67.37 percent • Ned P. Masbaum – 32.63 percent Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney • D. Lee Buckingham II – 40.99 percent

• Greg Garrison – 59.01 percent Judge of Superior Court No. 7 • Stephenie K. Gookins – 47.50 percent • Darren Murphy – 52.50 percent Washington Township Board (Vote for 3) • Jim Ake – 22.10 percent • Charles E. Driver – 15.20 percent • Danyele Easterhaus – 20.89 percent • Richard (Rich) J. Hardcastle – 16.30 percent • Erica Strahm – 25.50 percent Fall Creek Township Board (Vote for 3) • Brian Baehl – 24.83 percent • Patricia Bratton – 23.78 percent • Jason W. Meyer – 27.09 percent • Tony Scott — 24.30 percent Noblesville Township Board (Vote for 3) • Joe Arrowood – 14.55 percent • Terry L. Busby – 9.9 percent • David Cox – 10.52 percent • Charlie McMillan Jr. – 14.08 percent • Peggy R. Pfister – 14.49 percent • Adrienne Rogers – 7.73 percent • Mary Sue Rowland – 17.15 percent • Perry Williams – 11.59 percent Clay Township Trustee • Paul D. Hensel – 69.78 percent • Eric S. Morris – 30.22 percent

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Fishers man killed in single-car crash news@currentinfishers.com An adult male was killed in an April 28 car crash in Fishers. Emergency responders were ROADS called to the accident at the northbound lanes of I-69 at the 207.5-mile marker, 2 miles north of the 116th Street Exit at approximately 2:30 p.m. Indiana State Police have not released the driver’s name. According to a press release from the Indiana State Police, first responders found a heavily damaged passenger vehicle in a ditch along the right side of the highway. The driver had been ejected and was entrapped underneath the wreckage.

Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle and no other vehicles were involved. A preliminary investigation determined the driver drove off the roadway to the right for unknown reasons. The vehicle struck the end of a guardrail and overturned. It does not appear the driver was wearing a seatbelt. Indiana State Police was assisted by the Fishers Police Dept., the Fishers Fire Dept., the Indiana Dept. of Transportation, the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and Paddack’s Wrecker Service. The investigation of the crash is ongoing.

City of Fishers approves Allisonville Road corridor study By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com During its April 28 meeting, the City of Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved DEVELOPMENT a resolution commissioning HWC Engineering for a corridor study on Allisonville Road between 106th Street and 126th Street. A total of $85,100 has been budgeted for the study. Fishers’ Director of Planning and Zoning Megan Vukusich said the corridor improvement plan is heavily focused on community engagement. It also would focus on the commercial district at 116th Street and Allisonville Road. Vukusich said the study will establish an

identity for the corridor, reenvision development, provide insights on the best way to redevelop district identify strategic investments to support corridor redevelopment, and improve walkability within the district, surrounding neighborhoods, the Nickel Plate Trail and the White River. Board member Jeff Lantz asked why the corridor stops at 106h Street and doesn’t proceed south to 96th Street. “We felt that we do have some development happening at 96th Street and Allisonville Road, new commercial development and felt the focus on development from 106th Street to 126th street is where the main commercial development is located,” Vukusich said. For more, visit fishers.in.us.

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Esposito provides lift from leadoff spot to CHS softball team By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel High School junior Sophie Esposito, playing softball was a given. “My dad had a bat in my hand from the moment I could walk,” Esposito said. Esposito started playing in a recreation baseball league at First Baptist Church with girls when she was 5 years old. She joined the Carmel Dads’ Club baseball league when she was 8. “I was the only girl out of like 200 kids,” she said. Eventually, she began playing on the Carmel Pups softball team. “(CHS seniors) Kylie Cunningham and Ella Ohrvall were on my first Pups team,” said Esposito, who played Pups for two years before joining Indiana Magic Gold. “We set a goal when we were 12 that we would play high school varsity softball together, so it’s cool that we have accomplished that goal.” Cunningham and Esposito alternate each game playing second base and shortstop. Greyhounds coach Ginger Britton said Esposito is an impact player. “She leads off the lineup this year and

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language used in a medical diagnosis of child physical abuse. The third charge, battery resulting in A Hamilton Circuit Court jury found Elijah death of a person less than 14 years old, was Mills, 35, of Indianapolis, guilty of neglect of added by the prosecution in August 2021, a dependent resulting after a forensic pathologist reviewed CRIME in catastrophic injury or the child’s medical records, including death, battery resulting those from a second admission to Riin serious bodily injury to a person ley in November 2020 after developless than 14 years old, and battery ing aspiration pneumonia, a known resulting in death to a person less complication of the type of traumatic than 14 years old April 22 following brain injury the child sustained. a five-day trial. Because of damage to his brain, the Elijah Mills According to a press release from child didn’t recover and died Dec. 13, Hamilton County, the neglect charge is a 2020. The cause of death was acute respiraLevel 1 felony, which carries a sentencing tory failure caused by traumatic brain injury, range of 20 to 40 years in prison. The batand the manner of death was homicide. tery charge involving serious bodily injury is The jury also heard from a former neigha Level 3 felony, which carries a sentencing bor and former friends of Elijah Mills. The range of three to 16 years in prison. The bat- neighbor described sounds he heard from tery charge involving the death of a child is the apartment above him, such as Mills a Level 2 felony, which carries a sentencing yelling at the child and the child crying range of 10 to 30 years. out. When the neighbor saw police in the Mills’ sentencing hearing is set for May apartment building in August 2019, he asked 19. He is being held at Hamilton County Jail to speak with them and expressed his conwithout bail. cerns for the child’s safety. The Hamilton County Prosecuting AtA former friend described Mills bringing torney’s Office filed the first two charges the child to her apartment, approximately against Mills in November 2019 after first three weeks prior to the November 2019 inresponders were called to his Noblesville cident, and being so shocked and concerned apartment and found his son, Liam Mills, 4, by the child’s appearance and Mills’ behavunresponsive on the living room floor. ior toward him that she contacted the Dept. During the trial, the jury heard from 27 of Child Services the following day. witnesses. First responders described “This tragic case demonstrates the imporfinding the victim with bruises in various tance of all members of our community dostages of healing over his body. The vicing their part to protect children,” Hamilton tim also appeared very small for his age. County Prosecuting Attorney D. Lee BuckingHe was rushed to Riverview Hospital and ham II stated. “Without these fellow citizens transferred to Riley Hospital for Children, raising their concerns, sharing their obserwhere emergency neurosurgery was pervations, and following through with law formed. During the trial, the injury to the enforcement and trial testimony, holding Mr. child’s brain was described as “neurologiMills accountable through prosecution would cally devastating.” Although he survived his have been even more difficult. My staff’s initial admission to Riley, he was not able efforts might not have been successful withto regain neuro-typical abilities to walk, out fellow members of the community saying talk or eat. Medical personnel classified the something when they saw something or injuries as “consistent with nonaccidental, without the dedication of so many fine first inflicted trauma,” which is the strongest responders and medical professionals.”

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Holcomb addresses business, housing issues By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The subject was all things business when Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb visited Traders Point Creamery April DEVELOPMENT 18 in Zionsville. Well, the topics were mostly business, anyway, as onion rings and ice cream also were discussed. Before Holcomb opened his question-and-answer fireside chat with Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein, he told a story of meeting with Israel Foreign Minister Yair Lapid during a recent trade mission to Israel. Lapid asked Holcomb if he could recommend the best place in Indiana to get onion rings. “I’m not making it up, there are witnesses in the room,” Holcomb said. “I told him it’s a place in Zionsville, and it’s called The Friendly Tavern. He said, ‘You must take me there when I come.’” Holcomb said he had recently been quoted complaining about the rising price of onion rings. “So, (Lapid) had done his homework on

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what I had been saying recently,” he said. “I know my onion rings.” As part of his visit, Holcomb announced $189 million for 154 broadband infrastructure expansion projects across the state in the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. “This record-setting investment in broadband is another game changer for Hoosiers who now, more than ever, need affordable, reliable internet,” Holcomb said. “With this third round, we take giant steps in leveling the playing field for our residents, regard-

less of where they choose to live, work or go to school.” The Next Level Broadband Grant Program is the state’s largest single investment in broadband. In total, Rounds 1, 2 and 3 of the program have awarded $268 million for broadband infrastructure to more than 74,800 homes and commercial locations. The third round of funding will provide broadband infrastructure to more than 52,900 homes and commercial locations in 80 counties. “We are trying to connect everyone in our state,” Holcomb said. “If you are not connected via the internet, you are at a severe disadvantage. This is going to help us expand from urban/suburban to rural areas in our state. We are trying to make sure we are getting to everyone who is unserved first. It’s got to (combine) access, affordability and speed.” Holcomb addressed a question about what steps Indiana is taking to support employers’ efforts to keep high-paying wages in the state. “We shifted especially in the last year, from a state perspective,” Holcomb said. “(The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is) getting pickier, if I might use a technical

term, when we are trying to attract companies from around the country and around the world. We know what we have to look at is, what is the county’s average wage, the state’s average wage and the nation’s average wage. In a time where we have a 2.2 percent employment rate, we don’t necessarily need just more jobs. In fact, that might be counter-productive if they are lower-wage jobs. It would be more challenging for small companies that are trying to grow their way up and out.” Holcomb said the state will work with county government officials to see if those jobs are needed. Holcomb said the state is looking in areas such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing logistics, tech, energy, hospitality and construction. “We have to be more strategic about it,” Holcomb said. On affordable housing Holcomb said more is needed. “This is driven by the old supply and demand, we need a whole lot more supply across the state of Indiana,” Holcomb said. “You have some of the fastest-growing communities in the country.”

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so she volunteers for that annually,” Reddy said. “I love little kids.” Gretencord, an Indiana University senior, Meghan Reddy wants to use her role as a said she was inspired to apply for the Prin500 Festival Princess to inspire other young cess program because of her love for the girls. Indianapolis 500. ACHIEVEMENT “I’m going “I attended my first 500 race with into finance my dad (Steve Gretencord) when I and females are underrepresented was 7 years old, and we have gone in the industry,” said Reddy, who is every year since,” Gretencord said. majoring in finance and international “This tradition is very special to us, business at Indiana University. “I’m and it is my favorite day of the year. always looking for ways to give back I have always admired the PrincessReddy and promote diversity in that sense. es because they are ambassadors of The Princess program feels like a one of my favorite sporting events great way to tap into female empowand one of my favorite days with my erment and work more closely with dad. I especially hope to meet some younger kids.” racecar drivers that I have watched Reddy is joined in the 500 Festival race in the Indy 500 since I was Princess program by fellow Fishers little.” resident and Hamilton SoutheastGretencord said she plans to proGretencord ern High School graduate Caroline mote the theme of leadership during Gretencord. her tenure. Reddy is moving to New York for a job in “I want to inspire young girls to do this investment banking after graduation. program when they are in college and believe “I wanted to find a way to give back one in the power they have to make an impact more time before moving,” Reddy said. “I’m on the world,” said Gretencord, who was not in a social sorority, so for me to be survice president of her class at HSE for all four rounded by that many females all at once years and a spirit leader on Blue Crew. who are empowered and passionate about Outside of school, Gretencord cheered for community service in Indiana has been the Indiana Elite for 10 years. coolest experience. Learning from them on “I plan to take a gap year and work for my a personal and a professional level has been sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, as a traveling Leadincredible. I’m so proud to be part of a proership Consultant and then attend DePaul gram alongside 32 other amazing women.” University in the fall of 2023 for a master’s Reddy is looking forward to Salesforce in speech-language pathology with a special and JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day, emphasis on Spanish-English bilingualism,” which is set for noon to 4 p.m. May 15. Gretencord said. “My mother (Jhansi Reddy) works at Chase,

MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT JOINS PRINCESS PROGRAM It was suggested to Lauren Pilkington that she apply for the program. “It was presented to me by a boss of mine at University of Southern Indiana about a girl who I was in the student ambassador program where we give tours on campus,” the Mt. Vernon High School graduate said. “She had done (the Princess program) last year and she said I would be good for the position, especially because I study radio and television. She said it would be awesome for me to have experiences with the media and also to meet new people and network.” Pilkington, who is from McCordsville,

said it has been an incredible experience. “I’ve never been to the Indy 500, so going to the race and having the best seat I’ll ever have in my life will be an incredible experience,” Pilkington said. Pilkington said she is eager to meet all the different people involved with the 500 Festival. “I have different organizations I’m involved with that I’m excited to partner with,” she said. “For me, it’s meeting all the incredible Princesses and the people we’re networking with. Every single time we do a different event we’re gifted with meeting all of these new people.”

COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Fishers farmers market returns — The Fishers farmers market began its weekly event May 7. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. Fishers council to meet -- The Fishers City Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 16 at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. For more or to view the agenda, visit fishers.in.us. Civil War Roundtable — The Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable will meet May 11 at Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square. David L. Mowery will speak on “Morgan’s Great Raid: Taking the War to the North.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. United Way looking for volunteers — United Way of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers and projects for Go All IN Day, an organized day of volunteering and community service across the region. This year’s event will take place June 24 across United Way’s service area of Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties. Opportunities – including indoor, outdoor and virtual options – will be available for individual volunteers, families and groups. Those interested in volunteering can learn more and sign up at uwci.org/go-all-in-day. Breakfast at the Brickyard — Former IndyCar driver and current IndyCar analyst for NBC Sports James Hinchcliffe will be the featured guest at the 2022 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, to be held at 9:30 a.m. May 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Individual tickets cost $85. Learn more and purchase tickets at 500Festival. com/Breakfast. Over the Edge participants sought — This summer, adventurous philanthropists will rappel down a 23-story building in downtown Indianapolis – in the name of fundraising for Hoosiers in need. Registration is open for those who want to participate in United Way of Central Indiana’s third “Over the Edge” event, scheduled for Aug. 12 at Keystone Group’s 220 N. Meridian St. Space is limited to the first 80 people over age 13 who register. Participants commit to raising at least $1,000 for United Way’s Basic Needs initiatives, which help provide access to food, housing, transportation and health services. Last year, 73 people rappelled during the event, raising more than $196,000. For more or to sign up, visit uwci.org/ote.

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Nick Carter grew up on a farm and moved to Indianapolis at age 21 to start a career in software. But in many ways, FARMING his heart never left the farm. At age 23, Carter — now 38 — launched his own tech startup company that became a finalist for several Mira Awards. Presented by TechPoint, a growth accelerator for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, the Mira Awards are the state’s most prestigious awards for technology. At age 30, Carter left the company and redirected his passion to something closer to his heart — saving the family farm. He said farm profits per unit were decreasing, and the only way to make more money was to grow the farm. “The problem with that is, there are winners and losers. Massive, giant corporate farms are buying up smaller family farms,” Carter said. “When I was a kid, my dad was a full-time farmer. By the time I graduated high school, he was working third shift at a factory and farming as a hobby. Family farms in the U.S. are a dying breed. In order

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to (save the family farm), I needed to create a market where we could get our products to consumers at a higher margin and scale up a direct-to-consumer channel.” Carter co-founded a company called Husk, which processed and preserved locally grown vegetables, in Greenfield that eventually failed. In 2016, Carter co-founded Market Wagon. Six years later, Market Wagon is a well-known company among farmers and consumers across the Midwest. “I brought on a co-founder (Dan Brunner), who’s a logistics engineer, and we built an online farmers market software and logistics system,” Carter said. Founded in Indianapolis in 2016, Market Wagon is an online ordering and delivery service for produce, meat, dairy and prepared foods from local farmers and artisan food producers. As of last year, it had multiple delivery hubs throughout the Midwest and Tennessee. Market Wagon has expanded to 33 cities in 15 states, with nearly 2,000 farmers using the service to sell products to consumers. In central Indiana, 200 farms participate in the service. Carter’s entrepreneurial journey came full circle April 23 when Market Wagon received the MIRA Award for Scale-Up of the Year. Carter’s family’s farm, Honey Creek Farm, is still in business and raises grass-fed beef and pastured pork. Carter’s father is back to farming full time. Three years ago, Carter

moved to the Geist area and purchased 20 acres with his wife, Kendra, and started their own agriculture endeavor, Mud Creek Farm. “We are right on the corner of Sargent (Road) and 86th (Street), and we had to get it rezoned because it’s an Indianapolis area,” Carter said. “We got it rezoned for agricultural (use), so we can have chickens laying eggs, and we have a herd of goats that graze and 2 acres of produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and sweet corn.” Cicero resident Rich Adams, co-owner of Juniper Farms, is one of the hundreds of central Indiana farmers who sells produce through Market Wagon. His son, James, wanted to start a Christmas tree farm, so Adams purchased 32 acres of land. But the trees only grow one foot a year, so the process takes seven years. In the meantime, Juniper Farms started growing microgreens in 2019 and selling them through Market Wagon. “It’s a benefit because Market Wagon does the marketing, so they are already bringing in a pool of customers,” Adams said. “The orders just come in versus when we work at a farmers market, you have to get up at 5:30 (a.m.) and get there and set up. It’s quite a big production to lug all your stuff around, so it’s really great to have one avenue for sales. “(Market Wagon) tells me what the orders are, and I can pack them up.” Adams said much of the produce offered by Market Wagon is organic and pesticide-free. “When you go to a big grocery store, you have no idea what’s been done to bring that produce to the store,” he said. “So, to me, that’s a very awesome benefit of Market Wagon. In our family, we are not only a vendor but we also are customers. We do a Market Wagon order every single week. It has an amazing variety.” For more, visit marketwagon.com.

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the 2021-22 school year. Deer Creek Elementary can hold 642 students compared to 360 at Durbin EleFormer Durbin Elementary students and mentary. Hamilton Southeastern Schools staff will have a chance to bid farewell to has already approved redefined boundaries the building as to determine which students will EDUCATION they knew it attend Deer Creek Elementary. For during an event more on the redefined boundaries, from 4 to 7 p.m. May 12 at the visit hseschools.org/happenings/ school, 18000 Durbin Rd., Noblesville. redefining-boundary-lines. Durbin Elementary soon will be Durbin Elementary Principal Linrepurposed into extra space for da Ededuwa said the school is one Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ of the oldest elementary schools in Ededuwa FOCUS program students. Durbin the HSE district. Elementary students will attend the new “We have people who attended that may Deer Creek Elementary in the fall. Deer be 30 years old now,” Ededuwa said. “It is Creek is a new school at Bolden Road and open to the public to come see Durbin be156th Street in Noblesville. fore it gets remodeled.” FOCUS offers students a place to achieve Ededuwa said attendees can take a academically and behaviorally by teaching self-guided tour through the school, purthe skills needed to cope with various chase items from food trucks, take photos obstacles in their lives, according to HSE’s and share memories. website. The FOCUS program is currently “Durbin is a special place, and we will held at Fall Creek Junior High School. miss it,” Ededuwa said. Durbin Elementary won’t close until after

New director boards Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad team By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Reynolds said she wasn’t looking for a new job but was interested in the position when it became available. Noblesville resident Emily Reynolds is Reynolds has more than a decade of the new director the Nickel Plate Heritage experience working with nonprofits. She Railroad team, previously served as director of NONPROFIT a nonprofit that outreach for Servants at Work. operates the Reynolds said her goals for the Nickel Plate Express train. She was Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad is to hired in March. create a five- to 10-year strategic The Nickel Plate Express travels plan and establish consistent train a 12.5-mile track between Noblesexcursions. ville and Atlanta. This summer, the Nickel Plate Reynolds The NPHR Board of Directors citExpress, based in Forest Park in ed Reynolds’ skill sets, passion for nonprof- Noblesville, will move operations to a new it management, experience and knowledge welcome station in the park that the City of the community for hiring her. of Noblesville and Noblesville Parks Dept. Reynolds said Noblesville has always are developing. The 1950s-era historic train been a special place. will depart from a covered platform. Riders “I remember seeing the train come from across Hamilton County, central Indithrough town as a kid, and I rode it a couana and even neighboring states travel to ple times with my kids when they were Noblesville to ride the train. little,” Reynolds said. “It is such an importFor more, visit nickelplateexpress.com. ant piece of Noblesville.”

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Dress for WFH success Commentary by Stephanie Grabow Are you in the work-from-home forever club? If there’s one thing the last two-plus years have shown us, VIEWPOINT it’s that you don’t have to be in a corporate office to make your impact on the world. I decided to work from home beginning in 2008 — the first six years for an international organization and the past nine years for my own small business, so you’re in good company. Did you know there is science around how the clothes that you wear for WFH impact your brain activity and productivity? Through “enclothed cognition” research, scientists study the link between what you wear and how it affects your brain function, emotions and productivity. It turns out that when you dress for work and Zoom calls, you’re signaling to your brain that it’s time to focus on the task at hand. The right clothes can improve your self-esteem and give you the confidence to nail your presentation on Zoom and go after your dream client. Wearing your sweatpants and hoodie can

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responsible young adults. Fishers DECA has 95 members. Membership has grown from 13 in 2019, to 55 in Members of Fishers High School’s DECA, 2020 and 95 in 2021-22. which stands for Distributive Education “We were recognized as Indiana’s fastClubs of est-growing chapter in 2020-2021 ACHIEVEMENT America, were and received recognition from recognized DECA for the membership campaign as state champions for the Indiana achievement in 2020 and 2021,” DECA program and represented the Schmidt said. “Membership is open state at the April 23-26 International to all Fishers High School students. Career Development Conference in Many of our members come from Atlanta. our business classes, but others Schmidt “Our success at SCDC was very join for a variety of reasons.” meaningful. We are so proud of the work Bott, who also is the Fishers DECA vice of our students. State champions is a trepresident of marketing, said she joined mendous achievement for our students DECA to prepare for her future career. and our chapter as a whole,” said Philip “Over the past two years, I have participatSchmidt, the school’s DECA advisor. “We are ed in virtual business challenges, written paequally proud of those who competed at pers and presented to judges. I have learned SCDC, regardless of where they placed. To leadership and presentation skills that I put themselves out there and compete in a will carry into the future,” Bott said. “DECA competitive business environment is a won- has helped me to explore my strengths and derful testament to our students.” weaknesses, and my advisors have helped Five students were named state champime to grow in my knowledge of opportunions in four events, and five students placed ties in the business world.” first in the Virtual Business Challenge. Ten FHS sophomore Vani Sharma joined DECA students will competed at the international this year. event. “As someone who wants to go into the “We had 14 qualify and 10 were able to business field, I feel that by presenting attend,” Schmidt said. “Katie Bott actually real-life situations and atmospheres, it qualified in three different events but is allows students to be able to get a taste choosing to compete only in the Virtual of the business world and what to expect,” Business Challenge.” Sharma said. “So, for me, doing role plays DECA is focused on leadership and preduring the DECA competitions and attending paring students for their future in business leadership conferences has helped me to or any other career. DECA competitions understand more about situations and probinclude role playing, case studies, written lems to combat in the business field. It has projects, virtual business challenges and also equipped me with the communication a stock market game to provide students and presentation skills that I will need to be with opportunities to learn and grow as successful in the business field.”

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FISHERS Project: Roundabout construction on 146th street. Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing 146th street by taking 141st street. Expected completion: This month Project: Roundabout construction on 131st street. Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 131st Street. Best detour is to avoid 131st street by taking 126th street. Expected completion: July CARMEL Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. A roundabout is under construction at Medical Drive, which will be followed by construction of a roundabout at 116th Street beginning in June. Expected completion: Summer Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Richland Avenue. Start date: On or after May 26 Expected completion: Fall Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard. Start date: On or after May 26 Expected completion: Fall Project: Widening and improvements along Smoky Row Road Location: Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The road will be fully closed during the project. The Monon Greenway will be closed on or after June 1 for 30 days for a bridge replacement. Start date: Late May Expected completion: Late summer Project: Widening of the Monon Greenway

Location: Between City Center Project: Small structure Drive and Carmel Drive replacement Start date: Jan. 17 Location: 256th Street in Expected completion: Cicero is closed between CONSTRUCTION Ind. 213 and Lacy Road will November Project: Installation of a slip be closed to all thru traffic lane for the replacement of two small Location: Smoky Row Road and Keystone structures. Parkway Expected completion: Aug. 1 Start date: On or after May 26 WESTFIELD Expected completion: July Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street Project: New roundabout Location: A section of 151st Street from Location: College Avenue and 106th Street. Towne Road to Buchanan Lane is closed Start date: On or after June 1 for reconstruction. The intersection of Expected completion: Aug. 1 151st Street and Towne Road will remain Project: Reconstruction of College Avenue open during construction. Location: Between 96th and 106th streets Expected completion: June Start date: On or after July 1 Project: New roundabout Expected completion: April 2023 Location: The intersection of 161st Project: Pathway along Gray Road Street and Union Street is closed for the Location: Between 106th and 116th streets construction of a new roundabout. Start date: TBD Expected completion: The project will be Expected completion: 90 days after start complete by August. date Project: Wheeler Road and Tournament NOBLESVILLE & NORTH Trail traffic signal Project: New trail Location: Intersection at Wheeler Road Location: The project will construct and Tournament Trail an 8-foot-wide asphalt trail north from Expected completion: Construction is Wellington Parkway of the Wellington only in the preparation phase at this time. Northeast subdivision to the 5-point There are no anticipated closures. roundabout at Greenfield Avenue. Southbound 10th Street is detoured to Eighth Street. The southbound closure began May 2 and will last for 60 days. Two more closures will happen later. Expected completion: November. Project: New roundabout Location: Boden Road and 156th Street. 156th Street is closed between Boden Road and Olio Road. The detour route is Boden Road, Olio Road and 146th Street. Estimated completion: July 30

OBITUARY Robert Wendell Locke, 91, of Fishers, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at Hamilton Trace of Fishers. He was born on January 30, 1931 to Charles Dewey and Mary Gladys (Amburn) Locke in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in France during the Korean War. Bob spent the majority of his career as an insurance agent. He was an avid gardener, and was very involved in the Hamilton County Republican Party. He is survived by his son, Bob (Carrie) Locke II; daughters, Kathy McCrady, Cindy Johnson, and Lori (Randy) Seefeldt;

grandchildren, Brian McCrady, Jennifer Kail, Michael McCrady, Allison Nelson, Dylan Seefeldt, and Quinn Seefeldt; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Locke. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 (www. kidneyfund.org ); or American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 (www.diabetes.org/donate ). Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. 191st Street from the east leg of the Tomlinson Road roundabout to Chad Hittle Drive is closed. Estimated completion: End of July ZIONSVILLE Project: Templin Road Bridge reconstruction Location: The Templin Road bridge over Eagle Creek was inspected and an engineering firm has been hired by the Boone County Highway Dept. to work on design of a complete bridge replacement. The project is expected to begin midMay. Templin Road will be closed during construction with a detour route posted. Expected completion: The project is expected to be completed mid-September. Project: Resurfacing of U.S. 421 Location: The Indiana Dept. of Transportation is resurfacing U.S. 421 north of Zionsville. The limits of the project span from just north of Greenfield Road to Ind. 32. Expected completion: The project is expected to be completed by the end of July.

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500 Festival’s full slate returns to promote state’s iconic event By Les Morris news@currentinfishers.com For the first time in three years, the month of May will have a cadence with which central Indiana residents EVENT are familiar, the beat largely set by the extensive work of the 500 Festival, which since its founding has contributed more than $500 million in economic value to the community. The 500 Festival, a nonprofit celebrating its 65th year, produces citywide events celebrating the spirit of the Indianapolis 500, which will be run May 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The fates of the Indianapolis 500 and the 500 Festival are so intertwined that Bob Bryant, CEO and president of the 500 Festival, refers to the race as the “mothership.” “The beauty of the 500 is, it happens every year, and the festival is designed to leverage the value of that to ensure positive community development and growth,” Bryant said. The genesis for the 500 Festival began with a trip a group of Indianapolis business leaders took to Louisville in 1956 to watch

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the founding event of the Kentucky Derby Festival, a parade held before the famous horse race run on the first Saturday of May in that city. Those four men were former Indianapolis Mayor Alex Clark; Joe Quinn, safety director for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; J. Worth Baker, Shrine Potentate in 1957; and Howard Wilcox, promotions director for the Indianapolis Star. A year later, the first 500 Festival Parade was held along the streets of downtown Indianapolis before a throng of more than 150,000 people, and a tradition was born. Bryant said the 500 Festival has three goals: To positively impact the community, enrich lives and celebrate the Indianapo-

lis 500. Eighteen full-time employees run it all and organize nearly 50 events and programs throughout May, impacting more than 500,000 people annually. Bryant, a Carmel resident, said that approximately 1 million Hoosiers have run the Mini-Marathon, one of the month’s signature events, at least once in its 45 years of existence. This year’s Mini-Marathon was scheduled for May 7. Bryant started as president and CEO in 2013 and is only the fourth person to hold the title in the organization’s history. He came to Indianapolis from Atlanta, where he served as the tournament director for the Atlanta Open, an ATP event featuring the world’s top men’s professional tennis players. He had previously held positions in sports marketing and media. “The 500 Festival is a nonprofit organization with a mission of enhancing the community and enriching lives,” Bryant said. “That was appealing to me.” The organization’s board of directors consists of 33 people (the same number of race cars that run in the Indy 500), who serve one term for six years. Bryant credits the group for shaping and framing the future for the 500 Festival. They’re also nimble. “We have the flexibility to evolve based on what is relevant to the community or where we can make the most impact,” Bryant said. One example is a focus on youth health and fitness, which has gained visibility in recent years. This year will once again mark the May 10 return of the 500 Festival Rookie Run and Kids’ Day for kids ages 3 to 10 in downtown Indianapolis. Bryant is ready to go. “We are very excited to bring back the in-person events and programs conducted by the 500 Festival this year,” he said. Learn more at 500Festival.com.

A BUSY MONTH May was on the calendar the last two years, but because of the many cancelations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it didn’t feel like the busy month it usually is for Hoosiers eager for the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend. This spring, the 500 Festival’s full slate of May events leading up to the race is set to return, which began May 7 with the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and 5K. More than 20,000 people were expected to participate, and according to Bob Bryant, CEO and president of the 500 Festival, interest is strong. “We forecasted for numbers in the 75 to 80 percent range from 2019 and are happy to report surpassing those expectations,” Bryant said. The Rookie Run and Kids’ Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 15 in downtown Indianapolis. The noncompetitive run for kids ages 3 to 10 ranges from two blocks to a one-third mile. Pre-register for $10 through May 11 at IndyMini.com/ RookieRun to receive a commemorative shirt and finisher medal. Registration at the event is $5 and only includes the medal. Former IndyCar driver and current IndyCar analyst for NBC Sports James Hinchcliffe will be the featured guest at the 2022 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, to be held at 9:30 a.m. May 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Individual tickets are $85. Race weekend kicks off May 26 with the Memorial Service. On May 28, the AES 500 Festival Parade will march through the streets of downtown Indianapolis. For more, visit 500Festival.com.

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Fishers School of Rock house band to perform in prestigious festival in Lisbon By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Thirteen students in the School of Rock Fishers house band will have the chance to be real rock stars in late June when they step on stage in Lisbon, Portugal. School of Rock Fishers was one of 13 School of Rocks bands worldwide selected to perform at the Rock in Rio music festival in Lisbon. School of Rock Carmel also was selected. School of Rock house band is an audition-only program offered by the organization for advanced students ages 13 to 18. Members are drummer Jackson McDole, Carmel High School; vocalist Sylvia Bobb, Pendleton Heights High School; guitarist Nate Martin, Fishers High School; vocalist Lilly Forrest, Fall Creek Junior High; keyboardist Adam Jabocs, Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior High; guitarist Sam Jacobs from HSE High School; guitarist Alden Sealls, Riverside Junior High School; guitarist Jake Pittard, Mt. Vernon High School; keyboardist Rita Haas, Fishers High School; vocalist Chloe Wright, Mt. Vernon High School and vocalist Ayden Holt, Acellus Academy. “We will do all kinds of local gigs throughout the summer, but the biggest thing this year is that our house band is getting to go to Europe to play in the Rock in Rio festival,” School of Rock Fishers general manager Mandy McFarland said. School of Rock Fishers house band will perform a show June 23 in Madrid, Spain, and then perform June 24 in Lisbon. On June 25, students will perform at the Rock in Rio Festival in Lisbon. It will be the first time the band has performed in Europe and is the first year Rock in Rio Festival has partnered with School of Rock. The Rock in Rio Festival, which features bands and artists such as Muse, Duran Duran, Jason Derulo and Post Malone, partnered with School of Rock to provide bands the opportunity to perform at the festival. There are more than 300 School of Rock locations worldwide. To attend the festival, the Fishers band must raise between $5,000 and $15,000. It will conduct a fundraiser from 12:30 to 8:30

School of Rock Fishers house band will travel to Lisbon, Portgual, in June to perform in the Rock in Rio music festival. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

p.m. May 14 with live music, face painting and food trucks. Admission is $10. The event takes place at School of Rock Fishers, 11740 Olio Rd., Suite 100. Keyboard player Rita Haas, a 16-year-old Fishers High School student, is a first-year member of the School of Rock Fishers house band. “(House band) is a step up from the regular gigs we play for School of Rock,” she said. “You have to audition and work really hard, and it’s a great opportunity to play music with more like-minded people. If house band is a step up from regular School of Rock, (Rock in Rio) is a whole jump up. It’s crazy performing on stage with actual musicians.” Students will reap more than a musical experience when they travel to Europe. McFarland said the band will take full-day tours of Madrid and Lisbon and will perform a show at a venue in Madrid. Alden Sealls, a 13-year-old Riverside Junior High School student, said performing over-

seas is a dream come true. “It’s definitely crazy,” said Sealls, who plays guitar. “It’s a dream of all of ours. All of our heroes play over there. It should be a great experience.” To purchase tickets for the May 14 fund-

raiser, visit bit.ly/3P8MqID. ON THE COVER: Alden Sealls, left, and Rita Haas are two of 13 house band members traveling to Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ROCK School of Rock is a worldwide program with a song-first approach to learning how to play music. Each student takes a weekly 45-minute private lesson and rehearses with the School of Rock band. “At School of Rock, our two mottos are we are not teaching to put on shows, we are putting on shows to teach,” School of Rock Fishers general manager Mandy McFarland said. “We are teaching kids to rock both on stage and in real life. At School of Rock, music is the last thing. It’s what brings everyone together and unites them and gives them something fun to engage in with one another, but we are offering a safe place for kids and teenagers to come hang out and be who they are and have their own community.” School of Rock offers a variety of programs, including Rock 101 bands for students ages 8 to 12, performance groups for students ages 12 to 18 and adult programs. House band is an audition-only group for advanced students ages 13 and older.

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Those captive to the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics recall the cultural phenomena wrought by scarcities delivered via centralized government control and collective ownership. When a passerby would see a queue, they’d join in, often standing for hours, without having any idea what might be found at the end of that sweating, slow-moving rainbow. Sometimes, there would be shoes, or a grapefruit, or a vaccine. Regardless, every “citizen” knew that it would be something that they, or someone they loved, would likely need, if not now then eventually, and that it would probably not become available again anytime soon. But here in the land of private ownership and abundance, we find ourselves with scores of choices and countless options. and generally, it is rare to find us waiting for anything. As we march into summer, we are confronted with some of the highest-vacancy postings in the recorded history of American employment. Moreover, so many of us quit our jobs recently as to contribute to records there as well. We have choice. If we decided to downgrade and stay home, OK. But what of those left behind? Will a human shift where so many of us decide to give up working lead us to socialist bread lines of sorts? Our favorite restaurants are closed early, or entire days of the week, able to procure product but not able to persuade anyone to serve it. And for the good and valiant remaining few, will exhaustion be a predictable outcome of picking up endless shifts for the deserting comrades? Checkout lanes are shuttered. Operating hours are limited. And the tempers of Americans, unaccustomed to standing for hours to get a banana, are flaring. Let’s give latitude to those working. Let’s urge those able to join. And let’s get the lines moving.

Serious question for you, folks: Why do I feel the need to apply eye makeup before I go for an all-day scuba class? Is it vanity? Insecurity? Habit? Let’s explore. As any attuned longtime reader will know, I have the complexion of an eggshell and hair the exact shade of our late tabby, Ginger, may God rest her aloof soul. My slightly too-close-together eyes are pale green and occasionally appear light blue depending on my clothing color choice. More notably, my eyelashes are practically invisible, because they are short and a bland strawberry blonde. And don’t even get me started on my barely-there brows. The bottom line is, that with a naked face, I’m not going to be landing any Cover Girl natural beauty gigs. Enter black liner and mascara, God’s gift to day-walking redheads everywhere and two things I rarely leave the house without. Even when I know I’ll be submerged in 11 feet of YMCA pool water for hours, learning to not die as I pretend that I’ve run out of air and have to locate my spare regulator, I can’t seem to avoid the sirens’ call of Bobbi Brown Granite Gel and L’Oréal Voluminous Original Formula. I just can’t. Nor do I care that halfway through training, I’ll have rivulets of grayish makeup making star patterns on a couple of very impressive under-eye smudges. Throw in a halo of orange frizzle, and I’m basically the love child of Carol Burnett and Alice Cooper. What’s really stupid is that I’m among strangers! Odds are, I’ll never, ever see these people again. So, what gives? Vanity, insecurity or habit? Probably all three. Peace out.

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

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Stealth food beats health food Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

• No one still living eats white bread. • Yes, we do need baked beans, if you On the Wolfsie refrigerator is my wife don’t count the 24 cans on top of the Mary Ellen’s list of items to be purchased pool table. on her next trip to the super• Why are you buying low-fat trail mix HUMOR market. Needless to say, there bars? You know you’re not going to eat is frequent updating, like if we them. consume the last of the mayonnaise or the • Why are you buying cheese puffs? You dog got into the pantry and gobbled up all know you’re going to eat them. the raisin bran. Our beagle did that someMary Ellen has junk-food radar and more times. The good news is that it made him often than not, she’ll locate my hidden very regular. cache with just a Mary Ellen’s list is a Mary Ellen has junk-food glance. I try to sneak model for anyone who things into the basket, radar and more often wants to eat healthy: but it’s tough to hide a skim milk, low-fat than not, she’ll locate my large Tombstone Pizza cottage cheese, brocunder a can of peaches. hidden cache with just coli, skinless chicken Having to put an item breasts and granola. back on the shelf is the a glance. I try to sneak However, if that’s what most humiliating thing things into the basket, the list always looks that can happen to a but it’s tough to hide a like, how did all the othguy — at least in public. er crapola we eat end Recently, I ran into large Tombstone Pizza up in our kitchen? Who a friend at the grocery. under a can of peaches. “Hey, Dick, doing a little smuggled in the chips, hard salami, doughnuts – DICK WOLFSIE reverse shopping, are and creamed spinach you? You must be here soufflé — which contains an alarming 27 with the wife.” grams of fat? I am the culprit, of course, To avoid future embarrassment, I told Mary and that’s why I avoid food shopping with Ellen that this week I was going to the store my wife. When we do go together, I’m on a alone. She said that was fine, and Saturday short leash and the chances of getting any morning she handed me a sheet of paper. treats are zero, even if I beg. I wish my wife “Thank you, Mary Ellen, but I don’t need a would treat me more like a dog. I deserve it. shopping list.” We used to go to the store together all “Oh, it’s not a shopping list. It’s a permisthe time. She was confusing its significance sion slip.” with the aisle we walked down 40-plus years ago. But there’s a huge difference: After I said, “I do” in l980, Mary Ellen didn’t Dick Wolfsie is an author, say, “I don’t think this is good for you,” or columnist and speaker. Contact “Are you sure this is what you really want?” him at wolfsie@aol.com. I’m second-guessed about everything I put in the shopping cart. Here are some of Mary Ellen’s favorite expressions:

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Penske Automotive Group purchases Terry Lee dealerships By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Penske Automotive Group took ownership of Terry Lee Hyundai and Genesis of Noblesville May 2 following NEW OWNERS an official closing agreement with owner Terry Lee. Both businesses are in Noblesville near Ind. 37. Lee, a Carmel resident, is retiring from the car business. He described the sale to Penske Automotive Group as a “winwin.” He said Penske Automotive Group possesses a “rare combination of competence, capacity and economies of scale that are compatible with the business approach already practiced by the two dealerships.” “I‘ve known Roger Penske for many years, and I believe this is a perfect T as his company reflects the views, values and philosophies that have made our organization what it is today,” Lee said. Lee said all employees will be retained by Penske. His dealerships have often won a placement among top places to work in Indiana.

“The people are one of the key things,” he said. “We had such good people and are excited to retain all of them. The customer base, the employee base all remain the same. Products coming out through Genesis and Hyundai are all really good stuff. We had a record year and are off to a record start, and (Penske Automotive Group) will continue that. The Penske organization’s culture is similar to ours and attracted me to that buyer. They take care of their employees and customers. Happy employees make for happy customers, and that will continue on. You Lee won’t see much of a change outside of a name change.” Terry Lee Hyundai will be renamed Hyundai of Noblesville. Genesis of Noblesville will keep its name. Lee refused to disclose the purchase price. Lee began his career in the car business as a finance manager at an automotive retailer when he was 21. He plans to remain active in commercial real estate by offering sales and leasing opportunities at his 72-acre development, Terry Lee Crossing, on Ind. 37 in Noblesville. He also intends to continue golfing in his free time.

DISPATCHES Finding at-home jobs — For job seekers wanting to work from home, the internet is full of scams. There are so many spam postings that it’s tiring to sort through them for legitimate opportunities. Two websites do a pretty good job of screening their postings. Flexjobs.com does charge a small fee, about $50 per year to access its database of listings. RatRaceRebellion.com is free to but is fairly legitimate. Source: BottomLineInc.com Look for dividend-paying stocks -- Dividend-paying stocks tend to hold up better than the overall market during volatile times and economic slowdowns. But many large-cap, blue-chip dividend payers such as McDonald’s and Procter & Gamble have already experienced big gains the past year, so they may not provide the downside protection you would expect. A better defensive strategy is to invest in dividend-paying medium-sized companies -- those with stock market

values between $2 billion and $10 billion. Their businesses are mature enough to pay reliable dividends but still have the ability to grow much faster than large companies. Also, their stocks are bigger bargains. To find attractive dividend-paying, midcap stocks, look for companies with steady recurring revenues, little or no debt, leading market positions in their niches and strong enough cash flow to increase dividends at least 10 percent annually for the next five years. Dividend growth is the best indication that earnings are growing, and that management believes they will continue to grow. Source: BottomLineInc.com Free smoke alarms and tests — The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home.

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Spring foot and ankle injuries Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Spring is here and after months of cold weather, we’re all looking PODIATRY forward to getting active outside. We see many of these foot and ankle injuries all year long but because they’re overuse injuries, they’re most common when you suddenly increase exercise or activity levels. Achilles tendinitis Inflammation in your Achilles tendon develops when it’s facing more pressure, either from weight gain, or an increase in activity level. To avoid trouble, start slowly easing back into activity. Don’t assume you can go as far as you did before taking a break. And if you notice any pain in your calf muscles or ankles, take a break and come into the office if you don’t feel better in a day or two. Ankle sprains Spring showers make roads slick, but warmer temperatures and longer days make it tempting to go outside. As a result, we see plenty of patients who have slipped on slick surfaces and rolled their ankles, resulting in a sprain. Symptoms include swelling and

difficulty bearing weight. Although you may be able to walk on a sprained ankle, doing so can extend your recovery time. Take a break from movement and schedule an exam to rule out more serious injuries like a broken foot or ankle. Heel pain The heel pain of plantar fasciitis is one of our patients’ most common complaints. During spring, heel pain could be another form of overuse injury. Why? With plantar fasciitis, inflammation attacks the connective tissue that connects your heel to your toes on the bottom of your foot. Many things can cause this inflammation, but tight calf muscles and lots of exercise tug and stretch it too far, leading to pain. All these foot and ankle injuries could put a damper on spring fun. But don’t worry: If you come in at the first sign of discomfort, we can usually treat them with minimal intervention. A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@westfieldfoot. com.

DISPATCHES Curb nighttime snacking — Late-night munchies can sabotage your efforts to lose weight, or even to remain healthy. To help prevent the evening snack urges, try eating a high-protein dinner. Avoid high-carb foods like pasta and potatoes late in the day. They stimulate insulin production and can make you feel hungry two hours later. Source: The Thin Commandments Diet Improve your focus — Do you have more trouble concentrating than you used to? Studies show that our attention spans are declining, largely due to the use of technology. We feel we have to respond to every text, alert and call immediately. Instead, try putting the phone on “do not disturb” mode for a few minutes when you need to focus on something else. You may find it easier to concentrate and you probably won’t miss anything truly important. Source: Cynthia Green, Ph.D. Music and menu choices — It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food

choices. Now a study suggests that theory may be fact. The study analyzed customers’ food choices during periods of loud, upbeat music and during periods of quiet music. When the music was quiet, customers made healthier menu choices than when the music was loud. The takeaway is that you should focus on the healthy choices regardless of the noise level. Source: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences Kids and flu season — Whether or not your child gets vaccinated for the flu is a personal choice that only you as a parent should make. But regardless of your decision, it’s essential to take other steps to support your child’s immune system to reduce his/her risk of catching the flu and to increase the child’s ability to recover quickly if illness does occur. And the good news is, you don’t need harsh drugs to do this. Sleep is an important factor. Make sure your child gets eight to 10 hours a night. Source: Bottomlineinc.

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Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome Commentary by Dr. Mark Dillon Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition happens when the WELLNESS median nerve in the hand is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist. The anatomy of someone’s wrist as well as health problems and repetitive hand motions can all contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. THERE ARE CLEAR SIGNS TO LOOK FOR One symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome is tingling and numbness in the fingers or hand. The patient may feel a shock-like sensation in their fingers, experience weakness in their hand or begin unintentionally dropping objects. If these symptoms begin interfering with normal activities or sleep, it is time to visit a doctor. SEVERAL FACTORS COULD CAUSE THE CONDITION A number of factors are associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition is more common in women, possibly because the affected area is smaller in women than men. Wrist fracture, dislocation or arthritis can alter the space within the carpal tunnel and put pressure on the median nerve. Some chronic illnesses like diabetes increase the risk of nerve damage. Obesity, menopause, thyroid disorders, kidney failure and lymphedema may increase the risk as well. Working with vibrating

tools or in positions that require repetitive flexing of the wrist can create harmful pressure on the median nerve. SIMPLE CHANGES CAN MINIMIZE STRESS ON HANDS AND WRISTS If your work involves pressing buttons or working with a keyboard, hit them softly. When writing, use a big pen with an oversized, soft grip adapter and free-flowing ink. Take short, frequent breaks to gently stretch the hands and wrists. Avoid bending the wrists all the way up or down. Make sure the computer mouse is comfortable and does not strain the wrist. People are also more likely to develop hand pain and stiffness in cold environments. It may be beneficial to keep fingerless gloves to keep hands and wrists warm. Posture can also play an important role in prevention. Incorrect posture rolls the shoulders forward, compressing nerves in the neck. This can affect wrists, fingers and hands. If you exhibit symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, contact your doctor. In most cases, this condition worsens over time, and if left untreated, could lead to permanent nerve damage.

Dr. Mark Dillon is an orthopedic surgeon at IU Health Saxony Hospital.

DISPATCHES Breastfeeding can reduce cancer risk — When making the decision to breastfeed, pregnant and postpartum women tend to focus primarily on the health of their baby while not considering the benefits breastfeeding has on their health as well. Research has shown that women who breastfeed greatly lower their risk of developing breast cancer, but in a new study published in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine, researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center find that very few women have received this information from their doctor. Findings show 60 percent of moms knew of the link between breastfeeding and breast cancer, but of those women, only 16 percent received the information from a medical professional. Source: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Herpe’s virus linked to Alzheimer’s — Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City examined more than 600 samples of brain tissue from deceased donors both with and without Alzheimer’s disease. Human herpes virus strains 6A and 7, which cause the common childhood illness roseola, were found in levels nearly twice as high in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease than in those without the brain disorder. Like many other viruses, after the acute infection during childhood, this virus remains dormant in the body. These findings were then confirmed with additional donated brain tissue from other research organizations. Source: Bottomlineinc.com

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TV crews will be at home for Mecum Auctions broadcasts at State Fairgrounds By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Providing broadcast coverage for Mecum Auctions is a year-round job for Ben Christoffel. TELEVISION The Westfield resident, who serves as executive producer for Mecum telecasts, is one of three full-time Mecum employees on the TV broadcast. The others are Heather Jaynes, Whitestown, production manager, and Scott Hoke, Avon, host. “At any given auction we have a crew of 45 to 50 television production professionals producing anywhere from 12 hours to 24 hours of auction coverage per weekend on MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend+,” Christoffel said. “We currently have a total of 12 auctions televised in 2022 with nearly 200 hours of total live coverage. We also produce dozens of hours of shoulder programming and features on specific cars or collections throughout the year. “ Mecum Auctions entered into a multiyear agreement this year with MotorTrend to broadcast on MotorTrend TV, the cable network, and MotorTrend+, the streaming service. Mecum had been on NBC Sports Network for eight years, but NBC decided to dissolve the network. Christoffel and many members of the production team won’t have to travel. Dana Mecum’s 35th Original Spring Classic collector-care auction, is set for May 13-21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The catalog cars broadcast is May 18. The broadcast time is noon to 6 p.m. each day. “They try to stack the deck during those days,” Christoffel said of the premier cars. After graduating from Ball State University, Christoffel became involved with live remote productions and began working with Mecum in 2010. Christoffel was hired by Mecum in 2014 to run the television division. John Sifferlen serves as producer on a freelance basis. Mecum Auctions and Indianapolis-based Linger Group Productions produced the first

‘HELLO, DOLLY!’ “Hello, Dolly!” runs through May 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’

Kaleb Giddens, left, and Ben Christoffel prepare for a shoot of a Ford collection in Leakey, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions)

televised Mecum Auction for HD Theater, part of the Discovery Channel Networks, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. HD Theater relaunched as Velocity and relaunched again in late 2018 as MotorTrend and continues to air Mecum Auctions content. Christoffel said another part of his job is to film dozens of videos each year featuring collectors or special cars coming to the auctions. “It pulls back the curtain on why they collected what they did and what kind of shape their cars are in, what kind of value a buyer might get if they purchase from that collection,” Christoffel said. “I travel twice a month to get to collectors. We’re an auction company, but we’re also a marketing machine. You can’t sell cars without letting them know they’re available.” One of Christoffel’s favorite shoots was a segment on the collection of Carmel residents Jackie and Gary Runyon. “The nicest, most down-to-earth couple you’ll ever meet,” Christoffel said. “They are passionate about their cars and are longtime customers of Mecum.” Christoffel said his favorite car is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, which was his father’s first car. Katie Osborne, who grew up in Carmel, has been one of the sideline reporters

since 2016. “What a fun journey and ride it has been with the Mecum Auctions TV production crew and the Mecum staffers who work each and every event,” she said. “(It’s) a hardworking team, for sure.” Osborne said she likes unique cars. “Ones that are ‘story-driven’ instead of those that just offer goods under the hood,” she said. “That being said, I’ve always been a Bronco woman. A green 1970 would be ideal, but almost any color would do just fine as long as it’s an early ’70s Bronco. My first car crush was a Chevy Bel Air. I think that was because I loved the cartoon TV show ‘The Jetsons,’ and their space car in that show for some reason reminds me of a Bel Air. Additionally, I would love a big land yacht like a ’60s Cadillac Eldorado convertible. I grew up with Cadillacs in my family, so I have always enjoyed the look/feel/vibe of those. Lastly, I have had my eyes on an ’80s Jeep Grand Wagoneer, just super cool looking.” The best part for Osborne is telling the emotional connection between owners and their vehicles. “Additionally, connecting with the Mecum community in person at the events, on the television show and on social media have been a priority as well,” she said.

Civic Theatre’s production of “Matilda The Musical” runs through May 14 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheare.org. ‘WORKING THE MUSICAL’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Working The Musical” runs through May 22 at the Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org. ‘TWO HENRYS’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s LAB series reading of “Two Henrys” is set for 2 p.m. May 14 at the Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org. FAMILY FUN CONCERT Carmel Symphony Orchestra will perform its Family Fun Concert at 3 p.m. May 14 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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Junie B. Jones returns to The Cat in Carmel May 14-16 with Christian Youth Theater’s production of “Junie B. Jones: The Musical.” The production features 17 cast members, including Carmel resident Abigail Mickelson, 11, who played Junie B. Jones in CYT’s 2021 production of “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.” Playing the bus driver Mrs. Woo is Sophie Schueler, 11, from Westfield. Also on the artistic team is Musical Director Diana O’Halloran and choreographer Ashley Thibodeau. Individual tickets are $15 and are available at cytindy.org.

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Ways to hang your art Commentary by Randy Sorrell Q. How do you display your art? A. On your wall, of course. While that may seem obvious, let’s explore that for DISPLAY a few paragraphs. Most art is framed and thoughtfully placed on a wall to appreciate. Some will be more strategic than others on placement, such as which wall, how high, light patterns, etc. But most of us simply place it where we like it, don’t we? But there are creative options! Consider the few featured photos and the following ideas for displaying your favorites: • Not all art needs framed. Check out these unframed originals from Janie Naraine that are mounted with aggressive magnets to an edgy 5-by-10 piece of rusted steel. Note the Randy Sorrell original, the traditionally framed wine painting to the right.

• Mix metal frames with wood or black with gold at your own risk, or the guidance of a decorator

• Gallery style canvas doesn’t require a frame at all, but a floater frame will formalize it. The brightly colored modern painting from Ruby Mazur is a modern example and shows the canvas wrapping around the side 1 1/2-inches thick! • Smaller pieces propped against books in a bookshelf offer an appreciated deviation • Art placed on an abbreviated easel on an entry table makes a nice statement These ideas are especially relevant when your personal art inventory exceeds the capacity of your walls. Guilty! They elevate your game, creates movement and showcases your home, and art, in provacative ways. Life is short … Eat the desert. Drink the wine. Buy the art!

Randy Sorrell, a Carmel artist, can be reached at 317-6792565, rsorrellart@gmail.com or rsorrellart.com.

Spring-style cocktails editorial@youarecurrent.com These recipes were created by Hard Truth Distilling Co. BLACK TEA OLD FASHIONED Ingredients: • 2 oz. Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey • 1.5 oz. black tea simple syrup • 3 dashes orange bitters • Orange peel to garnish Directions: Add liquid ingredients to a mixing tin with ice and stir gently. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Express orange peel over drink and run it around the

rim of the glass. Drop peel in the drink to garnish. TIKI PALMER Ingredients: • 1.5 oz. Hard Truth White Rum • .5 oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum • 1.5 oz. rooibos simple syrup • 1 oz. lime juice • Ginger beer • 2 lime wheels Directions: Add rums, simple syrup and lime juice to an ice filled glass, then top with ginger beer. Place lime wheels in drink to garnish.

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Playwright tweaks ‘Two Henrys’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

THE EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE. From the book by Studs Terkel Adapted by Stephen Schwartz & Nina Faso

earlier. After the death of her husband, Henry’s partner, also named Henry, arrives to express his condolences and to make a For playwright Kenneth Jones, the proconnection with the mother-in-law he had cess of conducting a reading allows him to never met. simplify a new play. Jan Lucas plays Constance and READING Actors Theatre of Sean Blake portrays Henry. ATI Indiana LAB series co-founder Judy Fitzgerald plays will present a reading of “Two HenConstance’s daughter, Amy. rys” at 2 p.m. May 14 at the Studio The show is set in southwest Theatre at Center for the Performing Florida in 2012. Arts in Carmel. “It’s about what people have “We have five readings so far, talked about or shoved down for so Jones and with each reading, it seems like long,” Jones said. “It’s now time for I have a little preview performance where secrets to be revealed. It’s a small, funny, I get to learn more,” Jones said. “I end up intimate show that starts with a funeral tweaking it. At one point, it was a one-act and ends with a wedding. It sounds really play along the lines of a 100-minute play. I dark, but it’s funny. It’s filled with Midwestput a break in there and it’s now a two-act ern characters who love to talk and have a play. You keep learning about these things funny way of viewing the world.” as you see them work with different direcJones said he is fortunate Richard J. Robtors and actors.” erts is the director. Jones said the goal is to always keep it “I’m going to pick his brain and see what simple. pops for him,” Jones said. “It will be great “It’s getting rid of the clutter. I tend to to hear a new cast and new director’s write really fat and really thick,” Jones said. thoughts on it. We have 20 hours of re“I like to edit around that.” hearsal on this. It’s quick and dirty. There is The play, which has also had two full always room for rewrite and revisison.” workshops, centers on Constance, who lost Jones said he is thankful that ATI nurher husband after 60 years of marriage. tures new plays. She lost her son, Henry, to HIV/AIDS 15 years Tickets are $10. For more, visit atistage.org.

CHS senior joins CSO for concert By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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designed for children. Ko, who has been playing the violin for approximately 12 years, plans on studying Carmel High School senior violinist Abigail music in college. Ko is eager to make music in the Palladium. “I don’t know yet where I’m going, but I “It truly is a stunning have great options and am excited MUSIC hall, and I want to make for what’s to come,” she said. the most of it,” Ko said. Ko has never attended a Family Ko, the 2022 CSO Young Artist Fun concert but expects to enjoy it. Competition winner, will perform The guest conductor is Carmel with the Carmel Symphony OrchesHigh School teacher Nicole DeGuire. tra at the Family Fun Concert at 3 An associate director of orchestras p.m. May 14 at the Palladium at the at CHS, DeGuire is an avid freelance Ko Center for the Performing Arts in violinist with numerous orchestras Carmel. across the state. Previously, De“Additionally, I’m excited to share Guire served as director of orchestras at Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto with the Fishers High School. kids and their families at this concert,” Ko Following the concert, additional handssaid. “It truly is a special piece, and I hope on activities will take place during a drum that (young people) will be inspired by the circle with Resounding Joy. music, maybe even trying to learn a new Tickets are $5 for kids and $17.50 for instrument.” adults. Tickets are available at CarmelSymDuring the performance, young audience phony.org or at the Palladium Fifth Third members will be invited to join CSO on Bank Box Office, or by calling 317-843-3800. stage. The orchestral classics are specially

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Stutz Artists Annual Open House’s 2022 theme is “On the Road!” The theme is literal because EXHIBIT the event, regularly held at the Stutz building near downtown Indianapolis, will be in Carmel this year while the Stutz building is being renovated. The event is set for May 12-14 at the Horton Fan Factory, a Turner Woodard development, at 201 W. Carmel Dr. The hours are 5 to 10 p.m. May 12-13 and 3 to 10 p.m. May 14. The Stutz building was sold in 2021 by Woodard to a company, SomeraRoad, from New York. “(SomeraRoad) has been quite supportive and they are supporting our event in Carmel,” said Fishers artist Anna Afshar, who is on the Stutz Artists board of directors. “We are just not able to host public events because of the construction.” The fair will feature 40 artists. “Every night we will have a good selection of music as well as food,” Afshar said. “Many of us have connections to Carmel, including me. I do the Carmel International

Fishers artist Anna Afshar works on one of her art pieces. (Photo courtesy of Anna Afshar)

Arts Festival every year in Carmel.” Afshar said approximately 25 artists are still at the Stutz building during the renovation. “We are inviting artists that left,” she said. “First it was COVID, then it was the construction. Some of them lost their studios and were not able to find appropriate space. I had to relocate in the studio and was able to find a beautiful space.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. For more, visit stutzartists.com.

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Theatre Unchained opens By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

MAY 15, 2022 Cornerstone Lutheran Church–Carmel 4850 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46033 The ICC’s Master Chorale and AAYC are joined by a baroque orchestra as the high school singers share one of music’s most sacred and uplifting major choral works of all time. This concert honors the ICC’s graduating seniors as the choir dedicates and performs some of their favorite choral pieces to celebrate the fun, friendships, and experiences that the ICC oﬀers its singers over the years.

She finished the first draft through an advanced playwriting workshop in September of 2018 and held a staged reading in NovemIt seems fitting that Theatre Unchained ber 2018. will open its inaugural season with a world “Between 2019 and 2021, the show repremiere. ceived several recognitions and PLAY It also happens to be awards from semifinalists, to written by the new orgafinalists, to third place, to even nization’s artistic director, Megan winning one competition across the Ann Jacobs. country,” Jacobs said. “I think the “Coping with Autumn” will have character of Autumn and her trio, six performances from May 13 Joy, Dee, and Vera, have lived with through May 21 at Arts for Lawme most of my life. It’s been an Jacobs rence’s Theater at the Fort, 8930 abstract idea in my head for years, Otis Ave., Lawrence. Jacobs said the and this show brought it to life. I show’s themes connect with Sexual Assault think we get so good at compartmentalizing Awareness Month in April and Mental Health in a world that moves so fast and takes no Awareness Month in May. breaks. We also are constantly absorbing In the play, the character Autumn finds other people’s expectations of us which, at herself in a psychiatric facility for murderleast for me, manifests as a lot of pressure ing her boyfriend, which she doesn’t recall — pressure to look, dress, talk, and even act doing. Her psyche has been evolving to a certain way. protect her from the abuse of her youth, “This can really do a number on one’s but her mental defense mechanism perself-esteem, and in cases of sexual assault sonalities of Dee, Joy and Vera are not sure and domestic violence, it can even cause Autumn can stand the stress of a trial. one to push things down and not ask for Jacobs came up with the idea for the play help.” in 2015 and started writing it in late 2017. For more, visit theatreunchained.org.

Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, award winning film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@ youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Sunday, July 3 - Monday, July 4 “On behalf of the entire CarmelFest planning committee, we are pleased to announce that CarmelFest 2022 is going to be the largest festival ever in its 34-year history.” -- Steve Krusie, CarmelFest Chair Dual Locations: One Civic Square & Carter Green with food, marketplace and entertainment in both areas KidsZone: Returning to south side of Carmel City Hall with more activities Expanded Entertainment: Gazebo and Carter Green stages 12 Noon to 9:30pm each day G CarmelFest Has Talent: Gazebo stage 12 Noon to 2pm Sunday, July 3 Two Nights of Fireworks: July 3 Carmel east and west sides; July 4 central Carmel Allied Solutions CarmelFest Parade: 10:30am Monday, July 4

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Where’s Amy attends ‘Matilda The Musical’ Where’s Amy attended Civic Theatre’s opening-night production of “Matilda The Musical” April 29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It was a festive night of music, song and dance. The evening also included a special preshow dedication ceremony for Civic Theatre Honorary Trustee and Chair Emeritus Donald E. Knebel (Zionsville). The Tarkington’s stage is now named for Knebel. Above, from left, Sarah and Carly Quandt (Fishers) with Riley and Andrea Kavanaugh (Fishers). Do not miss this show, which runs through May 14. For more, visit civictheatre.org or call 317-843-3800.

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Everyone’s a clitic Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Indiana’s original state capitol building in Corydon. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A tour of Corydon Commentary by Don Knebel Today, we visit Corydon, Indiana’s first state capital and a popular tourist destination about 130 miles from TRAVEL Indianapolis. In 1804, William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, acquired land for a new town in what is now Corydon. The town was platted in 1808 and named for a shepherd who died in “The Pastoral Elegy,” said to be Harrison’s favorite poem. Corydon grew quickly, and in 1813 the territorial capital moved from Vincennes to Corydon, which was more centrally located within the shrunken Indiana Territory. In June 1816, 43 delegates from the territory’s 13 counties, all in the south, met in Corydon to draft a constitution for the proposed state of Indiana, spending much of their time under a giant elm tree. The constitution, drafted in 19 days, prohibited slavery, provided free public education and designated Corydon the seat of government. When Indiana was admitted to the Union on Dec. 11, 1816, the new Harrison County Courthouse served as the capitol, with the House of Representative meeting on the first floor and the Senate and Supreme Court meeting on the second floor. After the capital was moved to Indianapolis in 1825, the building continued to serve as the county courthouse until 1927. Corydon today, with a population of 3,000, is a very pleasant and well-maintained town. The capitol, restored to its 1816 condition, is available for tours, as is the home where William Hendricks lived while serving as Indiana’s third governor. A seated life-size statue of Frank O’Bannon, a resident of Corydon who served as Indiana’s 47th governor, is just south of the capitol.

Babies pretty much can’t do anything. We have a 1-week-old and all he does is cry, eat, sleep, burp and poop; then he repeats the entire GRAMMAR GUY cycle approximately 30 times per day at random intervals. He is dependent on my wife and me to do everything. Believe it or not, there’s a verbal equivalent of a dependent baby; it’s called a clitic. A clitic is a language unit (otherwise known as a morpheme) that depends on a neighboring word or phrase to have meaning. For instance, the “‘ll” in “we’ll” doesn’t stand alone as its own word; it is part of a contraction but doesn’t stand alone as a word. The “we” gives the “‘ll” meaning. There are two kinds of clitics — enclitics and proclitics. We’ll tackle enclitics first. An enclitic is a clitic that depends on the word that precedes it, as we saw in the “we’ll” example. Enclitics are almost always part of contractions. You’ll, we’ve, they’re, and don’t all have enclitics. A proclitic, on the other hand, is a clitic

whose host word follows it. As a native Okie, my favorite proclitic is y’all. Many proclitics sound like they come out of a 19th-century British novel where nobles ride in carriages on their way to polo matches. They include the beginning of the contractions in ‘tis, ‘twould, ‘twill, ‘twas and ‘twere. Using these words in a sentence makes you sound like you leapt right out of a Christmas carol. Sometimes we hear clitics that we usually don’t see written out. For instance, “Do I have ta go to school tomorrow?” is something you might hear any student say on a Sunday night. You’d probably write this out as “to go,” however ,it sounds like “ta go,” where the “ta” is a clitic attached to the word “go.” This even runs together as “half-ta-go,” which almost becomes its own word jumble.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

Statue of Frank O’Bannon, a Corydon resident and Indiana’s 47th governor.

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