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Hamilton County SWCD sells rain barrels, native plant kits — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling native plant kits and rain barrels. Each native plant kit contains 50 native plant plugs for $135. Rain barrels are also available for pre-order for $75. The re-purposed barrels capture rainwater from the downspout and roof and hold it for use at a later time. Rain barrel water is great for watering plants and gardens or even washing the car. Diverter systems for easily installation are also available for $30 and wooden pedestal stands are available for $35. Plant kit and rain barrel pre-orders can be placed online at hamiltonswcd. org. Orders for plants are due March 31 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 12. Rain barrels can be picked up May 20 in Noblesville and plants the week of June 13. All

proceeds support conservation projects and education in Hamilton County. Free tax preparation services now available – Households with an income of $66,000 or less last year can receive help completing and filing their taxes for free through Indy Free Tax Prep. Administered by United Way of Central Indiana, the program launched in January and will run through the tax season in Boone, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. The filing deadline is April 18. Last year, Indy Free Tax Prep helped nearly 4,000 households get about $5 million in federal refunds. Those seeking assistance can find a list of locations and instructions for signing up at indyfreetaxprep.com. Online filing assistance will be available at MyFreeTaxes.com un-

til the end of May. Legacy Bible Church conducts building dedication weekend — Legacy Bible Church is conducting a building dedication weekend Feb. 26 to 27. The church’s new home is at 13490 Howe Rd. in Fishers. The public is invited to the following events: LegacyFest with tours, games and refreshments form 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, a gala concert featuring the LBC choir, orchestra and soloists at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and a dedication worship service at 10 a.m. Feb. 27. After the celebration weekend, Sunday worship services will continue to be held at 10 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 11:15 a.m. for all ages.

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Legislators discuss House Bill 1134 during chamber breakfast By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Indiana legislators spoke on both sides of controversial House Bill 1134, with audience members POLITICS posing several questions at the monthly legislative breakfast at The Bridgewater Club in Westfield Feb. 11. Legislative breakfasts Cook are presented by the Hamilton County chambers of commerce. State Sens. Kyle Walker, J.D. Ford, Jim Buck and Fady Qaddoura and House Reps. Donna Schaibley, Tony Cook and Jerry Torr attended the event. Cook (R-Cicero) said HB 1134, which he authored and has passed the House, has gone through 24 iterations and is now in the Senate. During that time, Cook said much of the burden on teachers being required to list curriculum materials before the school year starts has been relaxed in the bill. HB 1134 states that a school district “may not promote certain concepts as part of a course of instruction or in a curriculum or direct or otherwise compel a school employee or student to adhere to certain tenets relating to the individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation.” It also states that a school district cannot require an employee “to engage in training, orientation, or therapy that presents any form of racial or sex stereotyping or blame on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, or political affiliation.” The bill also states that, although with certain exceptions, before a school district can “provide or administer certain mental, social-emotional, or psychological services to a student, the school must provide the parent of the student or the student, if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor, with a written request for consent to

provide or administer certain mental, social-emotional, or psychological services.” “Lots of schools have learning programs like Canvas and others that allow materials to be directly linked to the parent, and that would suffice and meet the letter of this law,” Cook said. However, he said the bill creates more transparency between concerned parents and school districts. “When social-emotional Neidermeyer learning aspects come into play, there are stories and depictions that have been used in relation to social agendas (by teachers) that has brought out a lot of parental concern when a child has come home and shared those materials,” Cook said. “We were trying to do a happy medium, which is the truly only reason I took the bill.” Cook said the House had up to eight other bills proposed that addressed critical race theory, which some parents claim local school districts are teaching. However, many Hamilton County school districts have said critical race theory is not part of their curriculums. “Some (bills) were a lot harsher and a lot more penalizing,” Cook said. “I was trying to bring the community back together, and that’s truly why I took the bill as a former educator. It was to get a balance and mix between parental inputs and the school

community.” The 54-page bill is receiving pushback from teachers and parents who are concerned certain aspects of history couldn’t be taught, such as certain history involving race. Noblesville Schools Supt. Beth Niedermeyer spoke against the bill at the breakfast. “I want to tell you what is already happening in schools today because of this bill,” Niedermeyer said. “Teachers are fearful to teach what they are required to teach in the state of Indiana, so I think that’s an unintended consequence of this bill. Our curriculum team studied the 71 U.S. history standards, and if this bill passes, 21 of those will not be able to be taught because of misinterpretation that some parent groups have about what these standards actually are. “I really think this bill needs to go back to committee this summer and do a deep dive. I really think this bill needs to be killed.” Ford (D-Indianapolis) said many constituents, even Republicans, have asked him to fight to kill the bill. Ford said the bill was written because legislators were hearing from a “very vocal minority group of parents” called Unify Carmel. Ford said he expects the statewide need for teachers to drastically increase if the bill is passed because many current teachers oppose it. Walker (R-Lawrence), Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Cook encouraged attendees to carefully read the bill.

“Teachers are fearful to teach what they are required to teach in the state of Indiana, so I think that’s an unintended consequence of this bill. Our curriculum team studied the 71 U.S. history standards, and if this bill passes, 21 of those will not be able to be taught because of misinterpretation that some parent groups have about what these standards actually are.” – NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS SUPT. BETH NIEDERMEYER

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FHS swimmer Mouser earns three second-place finishes By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers High School junior swimmer Kate Mouser had a memorable state finals. Mouser was second in the 500-yard freestyle in a time of 4:51.30 and second in the 200 individual medley in 2:01.24 at the Feb. 12 IHSAA girls swimming and diving state finals at the Indiana University Natatorium at IUPUI. Both times were personal bests. “I was happy I could do it for my team,” Mouser said. “We were all out there together and they’re all behind me. I’m very pleased with it. I knew I was prepared, and we all trained so hard.” The Tigers finished second in the team standings to Carmel for the third consecutive year. Mouser also was on the Tigers’ second-place 400 freestyle relay team and was on the fourth-place 200 medley relay. As a sophomore, Mouser was fifth in the state in the 500 freestyle and fourth in the 200 IM. “I think I’ve improved in every way,” she said. “My team has gotten behind (me).

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the 500 freestyle at last year’s state meet. “We have a lot of talented 500 freestylers on the team. They definitely force me to work really hard,” Mouser said. “It’s fun because we push each other to get better. We ask each other about times during practice and race each other to get better. We’re competitive and help each other get better, but we’re still really good friends.”

Mouser’s favorite event is the 200 IM because it has a little bit of everything, she said. “At practice we train for every event and every scenario,” Mouser said. “In the 200 IM, you swim all four strokes, strategize, sprint and pace. The race is a combination of everything you train for. I love it.” Mouser said the large number of high school swimmers in Indiana makes the state meet fun and competitive. “There is high-level competition yearround because of club swimming, but nothing can compare to high school season,” she said. “The team environment and representation of your school brings it to a whole new level. I’m already looking forward to next high school season to see what we can accomplish.” Mouser started swimming at age 6. “I love it because when I swim, I can clear my mind of everything happening outside of the pool. It’s just me and the water,” she said. “Another reason I love swimming is because it offers a challenge I haven’t found in anything else. “I’m constantly pushing myself to be the best version of myself.”

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Mt. Vernon High School sophomore Jebediah “Jeb” Lottes has been named to the 2022 Indiana All-State High School Band. (Photo courtesy of Mt. Vernon High School)

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Mt. Vernon sophomore named to All-State Band By Mark Ambrogi marK@youarecurrent.com Mt. Vernon High School sophomore Jebediah Lottes is eager to share his love of music with other band members MUSIC across the state. Lottes was recently selected as a member of the 2022 Indiana All-State High School Band. “I’m very excited to be part of this. It will be great seeing other players that are as passionate (about) music as me,” said Lottes, who plays the euphonium, or tenor tuba. Lottes has been selected to participate in the 62nd annual Indiana All-State High School Band Festival, sponsored by the Indiana Bandmasters Association. “It’s a great honor to have a student from the program make the All-State Band,” said Jackie Nason, director of Band of Marauders. “Exposing students to these opportunities is so important as it continues to positively impact the whole program. “Hopefully, we’ll have more students make All-State in the future as well as continue to take advantage of the many opportunities our different state organizations offer.” Nason said it had been several years since Mt. Vernon had a student make the All-State Band. All members will participate in a series of activities, including seating auditions, sectionals and full rehearsals March 11-13.

A free public grand finale concert will be presented at 2:30 p.m. March 13 in the Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University in West Lafayette. “The most interesting part seems to be the concert as not many people can say they’ve performed at Purdue,” Lottes said. Each student earned the honor by participating in a highly competitive audition early in January at nine centers across the state. Six-hundred musicians applied to audition. A selection committee then reviewed recordings from each center. A total of 170 students from 54 high schools were selected for participation in the festival. “During and after the audition, I thought I did well, but I was still nervous hearing the other players and how good they were,” Lottes said. Nason said Lottes simply loves music. “I think that passion drives him to practice and listen to a lot of different music,” Nason said. “Jeb plays several different instruments and has experience in different groups beyond just the high school program. Jeb seeks out different musical opportunities. He has taken initiative in the past, most recently gathering a group of students together to play at our local coffee shop on the evening of a fundraiser.” Lottes has played the euphonium since sixth grade. “I also play every other brass instrument, including trombone, tuba, trumpet, French horn,” he said. “I also play flute, ocarina, pocket sax, piano, electric guitar and drums.”

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Senator recognizes Paralympian news@currentinfishers.com State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) honored Fishers native and Paralympian Noah Malone on Feb. 7 at the RECOGNITION Indiana Statehouse. Walker congratulated Malone on his inspirational life and performance at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. A graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School and current Indiana State University student-athlete, Malone competed for the USA Paralympic National Team in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. He brought home individual silver medals in the 100-meter and 400-meter races and a gold medal in the 400-meter mixed relay race. “On behalf of the Indiana Senate, I’m honored to present Noah Malone with a Senate Concurrent Resolution congratulating him for his tremendous accomplishments representing Fishers, our state and country in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games,” Walker stated. “Noah’s spirit, perseverance and achievements are unmatched, and we’re so proud he calls Fishers home.” Malone has a rare genetic condition known as Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, which impacts his sight. At Indiana

From left, Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Noah Malone and State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence). (Photo courtesy of Senate Majority Communications Office)

State, Malone is one of the only legally blind athletes on scholarship in NCAA Division I sports, anchoring a team that set a school record in the 400-meter relay and setting the T12 world record in the 200-meter. Malone also won the 2019 IHSAA 200-meter championship and set several school records while at Hamilton Southeastern, including the fastest time in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. The resolution was authored by Walker and sponsored by Speaker of the Indiana House Todd Huston (R-Fishers).

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bill at retail rates for any extra energy your solar panels add to the electrical grid. The Hamilton County Solar Co-op, a partnership that includes nonprofits Carmel Green Initiative, Solar United Neighbors of Indiana and Solarize Indiana, is presenting free online programs during the next six weeks. They include information about the 26 percent federal tax credit and group discount purchasing for solar energy systems. You’ll also learn how to beat the rush to get your system installed before net metering ends. All meetings are virtual. Here’s the schedule: • 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 • 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 • 7 p.m. Feb. 24 • 9 a.m. March 12 • 7 p.m. March 14 • 7 p.m. March 29 Register at carmelgreen.org.

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A rendering of the completed grade-separated roundabout interchange. (Rendering courtesy of Hamilton County Highway Dept.)

cant. It was one of their largest grants they were able to give out.” At a Feb. 9 public information meeting at the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, Hamilton County Highway Engineer Jim Neal said the county began the design phase of widening 146th Street to

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four lanes in 1997. At that time, average daily traffic was projected to surpass 26,000 vehicles a day by 2020, but it exceeded that figure in 2007. Now, the number is more than 44,000 vehicles per day. The project includes constructing exit and entrance ramps connecting 146th Street

to Allisonville Road, along with new storm sewer systems. New or reconstructed 8-foot pedestrian paths will be installed on the west, south and east legs of the project. It also will include reconstructing the northern parking lot at Northridge Retirement Facility, a new entrance to the Willow Crest neighborhood on the southeast quadrant of the project and will be available via a reconstructed Sowers Drive. Motorists will be able to access Willow Crest through an entrance off 146th Street via Lynn Avenue, but that road will be turned into a cul-de-sac. The westbound and eastbound bridges carrying 146th Street over the White River will be widened to include acceleration and deceleration lanes. Northbound and southbound traffic on Allisonville Road is expected to close for a short duration during construction, but 146th Street will remain open throughout. By the time work begins, the Ind. 37 project will be complete, and Ind. 37 will likely be used as the alternate route for northbound and southbound traffic. For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/ directory.aspx?EID=78.

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DISPATCHES Hamilton County survey now open — The Hamilton County Council and Board of Commissioners recently released a new survey for Hamilton County employers. The survey is part of a broader study and builds on the earlier State of the Workforce study completed in September 2019 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. The updated study will provide greater clarity on the impact of the pandemic on employers’ needs, along with the needs of students and the workforce in Hamilton County. The survey can be found at surveylegend.com/s/3wjt and will be open until Feb. 23.

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Rookie Run registration — Registration is open for the 500 Festival’s 2022 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, which will take place 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 1/3 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. Hamilton County organization offers scholarships — The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers Association is offering $500 scholarships to Hamilton County graduating seniors or undergraduate students. They are for students majoring in the health and human science field including majors in departments of foods and nutrition; family and consumer science education; interior design; textile and clothing design; hospitality and tourism; child development and family studies; consumer science and retailing; nursing; fitness and health; speech, language and hearing; elementary education and health sciences. Past winners must reapply each year. Applications are due no later than April 1. For more, visit extension. purdue.edu/county/hamilton/4H/index.html. Franciscan appointment — Sherry Weir has been appointed manager of infection prevention for Franciscan Health Central Indiana. In that role, she oversees all programs and protocols designed to protect the health of patients and staff at hospitals in Indianapolis, Mooresville and Carmel. She most recently served as an infection preventionist for Franciscan and is a National Healthcare Safety Network expert, monitoring and tracking real-time communicable disease data to share with clinicians, hospital leadership and public health agencies.

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Fishers finishes second in girls swimming state finals By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For the third consecutive year, the Fishers High School girls swimming team placed second in the state to Carmel. “The first year we scored 208 ACHIEVEMENT points, last year we had 200, so the 283 points is pretty awesome,” Tigers coach Joe Keller said. “It’s a real team effort with the way the relays came together and people being selfless and supportive of each other. It’s a real testament to the work of our staff and all these kids, creating a culture that allows that to happen.” Carmel won the Feb. 12 IHSAA state girls Fisher title for the 36th consecutive year with 461 points at the Indiana University Natatorium at IUPUI. Hamilton Southeastern placed third with 164 points. Keller said the highest point total ever for a runner-up was 317 points and the second highest was 280.5. “We set that as a little bit of our purpose Crawford in this meet to get above that 280, so that was pretty cool,” Keller said. “We had to fight for it, but the girls swam incredible.” Tigers junior JoJo Ramey was second in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 100 backstroke. Junior Kate

Fishers High School finished second in the girls state swimming finals. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

Mouser was second in the 500 freestyle and 200 individual medley. Her sophomore teammate, Avery Stein, was third in the 200 IM. “The leadership JoJo and Kate have provided to the program is changing the face of it,” Keller said. The Tigers team of Ramey, Mouser, junior Nalanie Marinel

Cortez and freshman Emma Schumacher placed second in 400 freestyle relay. The 200 medley relay finished fourth. “Last year, the gap with Carmel was 279 points. This year, it’s less than 180,” Keller said. “That’s progress.” Hamilton Southeastern was powered by three second-place finishes. Sophomore Audrey Crawford finished second in the 100 butterfly in 54.36 after finishing eighth last year. “I certainly wasn’t expecting to get second place,” she said. “I came into this meet really wanting to drop some more time. It was good. I was really trying to work the third 25 and try not to die. I tried to work my underwaters as well. I think I executed that well. I think I’m more mentally tougher than last year and I think that carried in my races.” Crawford said the Royals had more positive energy as a team. “We had more people making the consolation final and (championship) finals, so that was really nice,” said Crawford, who was fifth in the 200 IM. Royals senior Kennedy Fisher placed second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:02.13, a personal best. “My sophomore and junior year I got 10th both years, so I was really gunning to get top eight,” Fisher said. “Obviously, seeded second, I wanted to stay second. With this being my final year, I’m super excited.” Fisher, who will swim for the University of Arizona next season, joined Crawford and juniors Grace Newton and Ashley Saple on the second-place 200 medley relay.

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Indianapolis resident Amiah Mims’ mural at the Marathon Health office in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Marathon Health)

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households and 337 households with disabilities. It also helped households where the primary worker needed to be at home to care for children out of school, or family members ill with COVID. Forty-three percent of applications were in these three categories so we had a real need. Taking advantage of federal funding to help our residents is something we should all be Carey Tolan proud of.” Carey Tolan said there has been some concern among residents that programs like ERAP were contributing to the labor shortage. “We know businesses are hurting, and in an economy operating at full employment a top priority is for us to keep a roof over someone’s head so they can stay in our community and retain or identify employment,” Carey Tolan said. “Evidence shows that when that housing stability falters the ability to effectively work or participate in education or training goes with it.” Fifty-seven percent of the households served by ERAP had at least one resident working. Out of the 3,618 total applications received in 2021, 511 were denied assistance due to either fraud or not meeting eligibility. To be eligible for financial assistance from HC ERAP, applicants must be a renter in Hamilton County, at least one adult in the household must have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19 and household income is at or below 80 percent of the area’s median income. The online application can be found at HCTAIndiana.com. A call center, 317-6183125, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist renters and landlords. The website also provides a list of local partners, throughout the county, available to help residents with the application process.

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Lawrence resident is honorary consul of the Federal Republic of Germany By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Sven Schumacher immigrated to America in 1985 but is still closely connected to his German heritage. A Lawrence resident, Schumacher moved to America at age 28. He studied at Butler University and became licensed in marriage and family therapy. He’s worked as a social worker in the Indianapolis area since graduating from Butler. For the past 14 years, he has served as the honorary consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, which is part of the German embassy representing Germany in Indiana. Consul is a voluntary position that reports to the consulate general in Chicago. “There are basically three things I do,” said Schumacher, 64. “One is, I help Germans or people in our state with some consular needs they have. They might need a German stamp on a document for German court or they’re selling or buying real estate in Germany. The other part is I deal with German and EU citizens who have a special need. Maybe they were in an accident, or they lost their passport, or they got arrested while traveling or working over here. “I help out with that and connect them with the right people.” Schumacher also assists with public diplomacy relationships between Indiana and Germany, such as representing Germany in the Carmel Christkindlmarkt each year or attending local German events, like Oktoberfests. “There’s a lot of interest in our state in Germany, partly because I think a third of the people in Indiana have some German background,” Schumacher said. Schumacher said Indiana was heavily settled by German immigrants. And the Hoosier state has economic interests in Germany, and vice versa. “There’s a lot of German investment by German companies in Indiana and Indiana companies investing in Germany,” Schumacher said. Schumacher is the executive director of Lutheran Child and Family Services. “Many people coming from Germany were connected to or (were) members of Lutheran churches in Germany, so they founded German churches here,” Schumacher said. “In 1883, German immigrants founded Lutheran Child and Family Services.” In 1883, Lutheran Child and Family Services operated an orphanage. Now, the organization fights hunger through The Sharing Place, a food pantry serving Lawrence Township. Lutheran Child and Family Services also offers residential and community-based programs. The Sharing Place is a pantry partner with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Second Helpings and several churches in Lawrence Township. It operates out of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Education and Community Center, 6501 Sunnyside Rd.

In his spare time, Sven Schumacher enjoys woodworking. (Photo courtesy of Sven Schumacher)

The Sharing Place is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every second Saturday. Schumacher said the pantry has a “no questions asked policy” and allows anyone to take food as long as they live in one of the following ZIP codes: 46055, 46216, 46218, 46219, 46220, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46249, 46250 and 46256. Clients can receive food once a month and on Saturday pantry days each month. Schumacher said he hopes The Sharing Place will again offer free healthy cooking classes to clients, but the classes have been paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more, visit lutheranfamily.org. ON THE COVER: Sven Schumacher works in The Sharing Place food pantry. The Sharing Place is organized by Lutheran Child and Family Services. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

STILL TIED TO GERMANY Sven Schumacher, who immigrated to America in 1985, still travels to Germany several times a year to visit family. He’s also visited Cologne, Germany, which is Indianapolis’ sister city. Schumacher is a hobby woodworker. Some of his woodwork is on display at the Indianapolis Art Center in Broad Ripple at 870 E. 67th St. Besides his hobbies, Schumacher said he likes to spend time with his family and friends.

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Commentary by Terry Anker As it is with most industries, jargon in the residential real estate community is a language to those in the know. The count on the number of bathrooms is fairly straightforward, while claims that the view from the deck is “breathtaking” may be a little more dependent upon the taste of the observer. Many suggest strategies to enhance sales vocabularies with articles like “115 Real Estate Words to Spice Up Your Property Listings.” Unfortunately, it all delivers ambiguity. Things like cozy might mean cramped or warm. Expressions such as centrally located could indicate convenient or in a terrible neighborhood. Sun-filled conjures up bright and airy or warns that there is not a tree anywhere nearby. And is “updated” a good thing if the person doing the updating has the taste of a hoarder? So, how do reasonable people find their way? Do we buy a new house with each element fresh and the appliances under warranty? Or do we seek an older home imbued with superior craftsmanship and time-tested materials? Even if these cliches hold true, those of us who have had both are likely to say that neither is ideal. Open-floor plans, “real” fireplaces and luxury vinyl tile each means a different thing to different people. In a favorite variation on the maxim, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder,” American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin wrote in 1741, “Beauty, like supreme dominion, is but supported by opinion.” Could it be that our visceral reaction to carpet on the bathroom floor is only sustained by the prevailing trend, and that whatever is “must-have” today is likely to be torn out by a subsequent generation? Do we imagine our domiciles to be timeless and everlasting or disposable examples of fashion and aesthetic? Do our homes reflect us or we them?

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Another one bites the dust, folks. And by that, I mean I launched a second child into the wonderful world of study abroad. You may recall my stellar parenting moment in August 2021, when my husband, Doo, and I chose Vegas-style debauchery over seeing a son off for a year-long adventure in France. But this time around, I was the epitome of motherhood, including the obligatory emotional response. Read on for a tale of my rare maternal moment. Frenchie’s twin sister has dreamed of going to Korea forever, but with COVID-19, the actual fulfillment of said dream has been precarious. She finally got the green light in December and the countdown began. Visas, PCR tests and determining the perfect 14-hour flight snacks kept her busy right up until the night before her departure. The farewell dinner with her roommate’s family unfortunately was canceled last minute, so I assumed we’d spend a quiet evening at home, soaking up our quirky oldest daughter before she left for five months. She had other plans. “I’m going to Aunt Katie’s. Be back at 8.” What the what? “They invited me over and I didn’t think we were doing anything.” Cue dagger-to-the-heart. My red-headed doppelganger had chosen another mom! And to my surprise, it hurt. A lot. But I rose above and said nothing. This was about her, not me. And then I woke up at 3 a.m. to drive her to the airport. I hugged her, told her she was beautiful and to make good choices, and that I loved her. When she walked away, I cried. Only a little, but still. See? I can be a real mother! Peace out.

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YMCA offers camp options, seeks 750 summer employees By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is gearing up for another summer full of camps and aquatic programs and is looking for employees to help run them. “We’ve seen great support in 2020 and 2021 from our families,” said Genevieve Sullivan, communications director for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. “What has been so incredible, even through all of the pandemic, is how great and how strong camp has continued to be. We’re thrilled to be able to continue to provide it for the families in Indianapolis, and we’re excited for the great program we have coming.” The YMCA will offer Traditional Day Camp and Discovery Camp and may add Outdoor Explorers Camp options. Traditional camp, for ages 5 to 15, is offered at YMCA facilities and includes access to pools, gyms and sports fields. Campers participate in activities such as swimming, crafts, athletics and more. Discovery Camp for ages 5 to 12 takes place at churches and schools and offers STEAM-based activities with optional enrichment programs, such as sports clinics, for an additional fee. The Outdoor Explorers Camp meets at parks and primarily takes place outdoors. Activities include fishing, nature hikes, plant

and animal identification, creek stomping and more. Sullivan said it’s too early to know what COVID-19 precautions will be in place during the camps, but she said camp employees are well-prepared to communicate quickly with parents and manage whatever may come. “We have run day camps through all of COVID,” Sullivan said. “We shut down for one day (in March 2020) before we opened for essential child care, so we are well-versed in always-changing protocols. We will continue to look to CDC and local guidance, as we have the last two summers, to see what’s going on at the time.” The YMCA wants to hire more than 750 employees to help run its summer camp and aquatics programs. Full-time and part-time positions are available. “Just like everywhere else, we are in need of staff,” Sullivan said. “We’re looking for some great staff, making sure that all of our programs have the high-quality staff that we’ve always come to expect.” Many of the YMCA’s summer employees are high school and college students on break, but Sullivan said available positions could be a good fit for parents looking for part-time work, too. YMCA employees receive a free membership in addition to their paycheck. Learn more at indymca.org.

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The Oaklandon Youth Organization is THE place for baseball and softball on the northeastside of Indianapolis. Providing programs for full-time travel, all-star travel and recreational leagues all year long serving more than 1600 ballplayers from more than 1000 families.

University High School English teacher Harry Johnston, a filmmaker, teaches a film production camp. (Photo courtesy of University High School)

Summer U offers seasoned instruction By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Summer U at University High School is different from many other summer camps, UHS summer programs coordinator Nila Nealy maintains. “The ones we run are run by seasoned adult educators, not necessarily camp counselors,” Nealy said. “So, you have adults in the classroom with the students and the ratio is very low (between students and instructors). They are either seasoned educators or they are vetted alumni of University High School. The robotics camp is run by the man who runs our robotics camp (at University), and we’ve been big winners nationally, so that’s fun for kids. “Rocketry is run by a rocket scientist who is a teacher at University. One of our English teachers teaches film production and creative writing.” The camps are open to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from June 13 to July 1 and from July 11 through 29. In addition, University has a partnership with Indiana Primetime Sports, and those

camps for third through eighth grade students start a week earlier (June 6-10) than the other camps and end a week later (Aug. 1-5). “Those camps are huge. The kids really love them,” Nealy said. University partners with Indy STEM camp for six Minecraft camps, which Nealy said fill quickly. A popular new camp theme is Summer at Hogwarts, which runs one week in June and two weeks in July for first- through third-graders. Another new camp for first- through third-graders is baking and decorating. “We’ve set it up so kids can stay the whole day if they want,” Nealy said. “We have a supervised lunch and take them out to play or stay in and play games.” UHS has a January term, where students experience different fields. “One of our January terms is being turned into a summer camp called Investigating Indiana,” Nealy said. “They’ll do field trips with that, so it will be a mini-J-term for kids who don’t go (to University).” For more, visit universityhighschool.org/ summer.

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Camp Purple offers variety By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Guerin Catholic High School’s Camp Purple schedule offers a bit of something for everyone. Twenty athletic and 20 enrichment camps are offered throughout the summer for students in kindergarten through eighth grade at the school, 15300 Gray Rd., Noblesville. The athletic camps are conducted by Guerin Catholic coaches. “Some of our most popular camps are basketball, soccer, speed and agility on the athletic side, and cooking, baking, and princess camp on the enrichment side,” said Colleen Ward, director of communications and marketing for the high school. “We also have such a strong fine arts program, so those camps fill up pretty quickly each year as well.” The fine arts camp is called Camp Create a Musical. “We’re continually stunned by the creative abilities of our fine arts students, and this camp will be fun for those younger kids who have a love of the stage,” Ward said. The camps are open for children from

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kindergarten through eighth grade. “Guerin Catholic’s promise statement to ‘love the children first, then teach them’ extends to our Camp Purple programming,” Ward said. “Although we only have a short time with our campers, we intentionally limit our camp sizes, which allows our coaches and moderators to give each child attention and hopefully help them recognize that they are valued and loved.” Ward said registration for Camp Purple will open on the school website March 1, and the camps usually fill up quickly. Dates and times will be announced at that time. For more, visit guerincatholic.org/ summer-camps.

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Camp Cathedral a ‘build-your-own experience’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Parents can find plenty of options for their children to explore at Camp Cathedral. “Camp Cathedral is a build-your-own experience,” said Anthony Ernst, director of summer programs. “We have athletic camps and enrichment camps, all of which are half-day experiences.” Parents can choose morning or afternoon options. “They can choose both and create an all-day experience,” Ernst said. Ernst said approximately 35 different athletic camps and 50 different enrichment camps are offered during the summer for kindergarten through eighth grade students. All camps are weeklong. Ernst said there are different levels in the enrichment camps from kindergarten through third grade and fourth through sixth grade. “There is overlap because we have some camps for the fifth- through eighth-grade range,” Ernst said. “The enrichment camps vary in theme. There are creative workshops where little kids can explore their creativity with themes like Disney dreams, fairy tales and story writing. We also offer a middle school leadership retreat for young men and women.” The Civil Air Patrol flight engineering and aviation camp is popular, Ernst said.

Children enjoy one of Camp Cathedral’s creativity camps. (Photo courtesy of Cathedral High School)

“A lot of the enrichment programming is put on by Cathedral educators as well as Cathedral college-age alumni who come back to work the camp,” Ernst said. Several STEM camps are offered. “We have six Minecraft camps we offer during the summer, and every single one sells out,” Ernst said. Filmmaker and drama camps are offered. Ernst said most of the camps usually operate between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. “All of our enrichment camps are in that time frame,” Ernst said. Some of the athletic camps might have different time

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schedules. Ernst said nearly all of the major sports at Cathedral offer a camp at multiple age levels. The speed and agility camp is a popular one, Ernst said. The camps are led by Cathedral varsity head coaches and staff. “Some of the camps offer two weeks of sessions you can choose from,” Ernst said. “We have sports camps as low as $85. Our price range is from $85 to $200 for a week of camp.” Summer camps start June 6 and run through July 29. There are no camps from July 4-8. Registration is open. For more, visit campcathedral.com.

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Strengthen academic skills this summer at Mathnasium By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com When it comes to summer camp, math likely doesn’t come to mind. But at Mathnasium, children in grades 2 through 12 can sharpen their academic skills in a fun environment tailored to meet their individual needs. “It’s been statistically proven that math skills diminish over the summer,” said Brett Baltz, center director and franchise owner

of Mathnasium of Carmel. “Keep sharp, have ules, and they can hit the grocery store or fun and return to school in the fall the Starbucks while their kids are at Mathnasium.” with your math skills intact.” Baltz said summer is an “amazing Mathnasium offered summer time” to be at Mathnasium. programming in 2021 with COVID-19 “It’s 100 percent Mathnasium 100 safety protocols in place. Baltz said percent of the time without the it’s too early to know what COVID-19 precautions will be in place this distractions of schoolwork. Kids love it because there are games, summer and that they may differ by Baltz prizes, cool instructors, and it’s air location. conditioned,” Baltz said. “Parents love it Campers at Mathnasium summer probecause it works around their busy schedgramming will be assessed for math skills and go from there. “We meet them where they are with their math skills,” Baltz said. “They’ll start with an assessment, then fly through fun, individualized lessons each day.” Feedback has been positive, Baltz said. “Parents love the flexibility. Kids love that it’s a short, fun burst of math,” he said. “Everyone loves the increased confidence, and their results in the fall prove our method works.” Baltz said parents also like that the camp is a good way for students to avoid summer “brain drain.” “We have a proven method that helps

students retain what they’ve learned and also advance,” he said. “So, not only do they avoid ‘brain drain,’ but they return to school more math-savvy than when they left in May.” Parents can register children for the Mathnasium programming online or by stopping by the center. They can bring their kids to Mathnasium when it’s convenient several times each week during the summer. The number of students that can be accommodated varies by center, but the instructor-to-student ratio is never more than 1-to-4, according to Baltz. Mathnasium is offered in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Zionsville. There is a monthly fee. For more, contact: • Mathnasium of Carmel: carmel@mathnasium.org • Mathnasium of Fishers: fishers@mathnasium.org • Mathnasium of Noblesville: Noblesville@mathnasium.org. • Mathnasium of Zionsville: zionsville@mathnasium.org, Register online at mathnasium.com/indy.

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Wright’s camps offer more than gymnastics By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Wright’s Gymnastics/NinjaZone marketing director Lauren Lofgren knows kids just want to have fun. “While it’s a gymnastics facility, they get to learn and grow in different aspects,” Lofgren said. “Movement is very important. We want to keep them active. Our goal is they leave learning a skill. We try to get them outside an hour or two a day, weather permitting.” Although the theme camps include some gymnastics training and NinjaZone movement, Lofgren said the emphasis is on fun. “We have Blaster Battle, which are Nerf guns, and the kids love that,” Lofgren said. “We set up mazes and target practice. The kids are crazy for that one.” There are six locations, and each is hosting seven to eight weeks of camps. There are Wright’s Gymnastics/NinjaZones in Westfield, 1021 Kendall Court; Noblesville, 1708 Pleasant St.; and NinjaZone Academy at Geist, 11464 Lakeridge Dr., Fishers. There are three in Greenwood. The new location at Grand Park in Westfield should open in late spring and is expected to be available for camps. Two new summer camps are Wright’s Wild West and Wright’s Water Works. “The Wild West camp will feature a little

rodeo and cowboy and cowgirl activities,” Lofgren said. “The Water Works is going to be water balloon fights and squirt guns. Some of our locations have a water slide.” Three time options are available for camps: full day (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), morning half-day (9 a.m. to noon) and afternoon halfday (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.). “One of our popular ones is just called Wear My Kid Out!,” Lofgren said. “We’re keeping them moving nonstop so they’re all obstacle courses and relay races and playing extra sports. Even though it’s gymnastics camp, they can do other things like crafts and playing outside.” Flip ’N Fun is the only camp that centers on gymnastics. Other camps include SuperFLY, Pirates & Pixies, Become a Ninja, Wright’s Time to Party and Wright’s Gets Weird. SuperFLY is a tribute to superheroes. Pirates & Pixies hunt for hidden treasure. The Wright’s Gets Weird program attempts to make kids squeal and squirm with bizarre, messy, gross and fun challenges. Lofgren said each location attempts to offer the same theme in the same week. The camps range from ages 3 (fully potty trained) to age 13. The camps start May 31 at Westfield and Geist and June 13 at Noblesville. For more, visit wrightsgymnastics.com/ camps.

Patrick Hall plays in the water at Wright’s Gymnastics camp. (Photo courtesy of Wright’s Gymnastics)

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DISPATCHES Summer technology camps — The IUPUI School of Informatics and Computing will host Summer Tech Workshops for high school students in July. Participants can learn about game, web or character design; data analytics; 2D animation; AI and bot development; mobile apps; and social media content creation. Cost is $229 per camp. Learn more at go.iupui.edu/soic-camp. Jameson Camp options — Jameson Camp will offer day and overnight camps in Indianapolis for children age 7 to 17 with ADHD, autism and other social-emotional challenges. Camp activities include swimming, crafts and adventure programming. Learn more at JamesonCamp.org. Performing arts camp — First Presbyterian Church, 1207 Conner St. in Noblesville, is offering a creative and performing arts camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 to 9. Cost is $50 for the first child registered per family and $25 for additional registrations. Lunches and snacks are provided. Learn more and reigster by May 6 at fpc-noblesville.org. Montessori academy camps — Indiana Montessori Academy, 2925 W. 146th St. in Carmel, is offering summer camp sessions May 31 to June 24 and June 27 to July 29. Activities include baking, crafts and much more. Half- and full-day options are available. The camp is for children age 3 to 9. Learn more at indianamontessoriacademy. org or by calling 317-569-1290. Camp Invention locations — Camp Invention is available for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Local educators will help participants build their own creative inventions. Local camps will be offered June 21 to 24 at Eagle Elementary School, 350 N. Sixth St. in Zionsville, and July 11 to 15 at St. Louis De Montfort School, 11421 Hague Rd. in Fishers. Learn more at invent.org/local. Art Lab camps — The Art Lab will host weekly summer camps in the Turner James building, 1030 S. Range Line Rd. in Carmel. Camps for children 5 to 8 years old will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Monday to Friday. Visit artlabindy.com for details about additional camps for children age 7 and older. Camps will not meet the week of July 4.

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TPCS offering Summer Experience Camp options in June, July Compiled by Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com Traders Point Christian School will provide several options for children ages 3-12 at Summer Experience Camp 2022. Offering dozens of options for half-day camps through a span of six weeks through June and July, camp themes include STEM, fine arts, outdoor activities, summer fun, culinary and athletics. All camps are led from a biblical worldview. Camps include: JUNIOR CHEF — 1-4 p.m. TPCS has cooked up a fun way for kids to spend this week. In this hands-on camp, kids will experience the world of cooking up close. From baking to sautéing, these campers will learn essential kitchen skills • Dates: June 6-10 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $175 SUPER HERO ACADEMY — 9 a.m.-noon Campers will begin by creating their own unique superhero identity and designing a logo that will go home with them on a

• Dates: June 20-24 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155

superhero cape. Kids will also create their own book with pictures detailing their superhero hideout, gadgets and more. This camp will focus on engineering and critical thinking skills. • Dates: June 13-17 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155

CREEPY CRAWLERS — 1-4 p.m. This camp is all about bugs and the world of insects. Campers create bug habitats, make treats and collect insects. • Dates: June 20-24 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155

JEDI UNIVERSITY — 9 a.m. to noon Join forces with heroes of the universe and take down the darkest evil ever faced. The week will include training in the ways of the Jedi and include challenging missions. • Dates: June 13-17 • Ages: 5 to 9 • Price: $155

SPLASHIN’ AROUND — 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL — 9 a.m.-noon With more than 25 years of experience, TPCS boys varsity basketball coach Shaun Busick will lead the camp to sharpen campers’ shooting ability, speed, agility and defensive fundamentals. Participants will go through daily instructions, drills, skill stations and pick-up games.

Campers will spend the week visiting area water parks, splash pads and pools to pass the time and cool down in the hot summer months. Parks include Seashore Water Park in Lebanon, Splash Island in Plainfield and The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. • Dates: June 13-17, June 27 – July 1 and July 11-15 • Ages: 9-12 • Price: $325 MINECRAFT — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a perfect camp for those who love

Minecraft, as campers will be able to use their creativity and imaginations to build their own cities, landscape and worlds. Children will take on the roles of engineers as they work with each other to design a blueprint and build structures. Campers should bring their own devices with Minecraft installed. • Dates: July 5-8 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155 AMERICAN GIRL — 9 a.m.-noon Campers will bring their favorite doll and spend the week meeting new friends who share their love of American Girl dolls. Each day campers will make a craft and share snacks while exploring the history of some of the American Girl dolls. The week will end with a fashion show and a tea party. • Dates: July 11-15 • Ages: 5-9 • Price: $155 Listings are adapted from the TPCS camp catalog. For more, call 317-769-2450 or email at summer@tpcs.org.

Spend Your Summer in Oz Wizard of Oz Musical Theater Day Camps Grow your dancing, singing and acting skills while enjoying fun theater games and activities with this Wizard of Oz-themed day camp. Ages 4-6 (Half Day) • Ages 7 - 12 (Full Day) June 13 - 17 & June 27 - July 1

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Journey over the rainbow with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and more as you audition, rehearse and perform a musical, all in one week! (Ages 8- 12) June 20 - 24 (Ages 12- 18) July 11 - 15 • July 18 - 22

Play in a Day Camp: Murder Mystery Be a Part of a Complete Production, Start to Finish in One Day! @ The Cat, Carmel Ages 8 - 12 Mon., July 18

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Variety of art camps offered at SullivanMunce Compiled by Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com

• Dates: July 25-29 • Ages: 7-11 • Price: $275/$325 (member/nonmember)

The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is offering artistic summer camps for youth and teens in June and July that will be taught by professional artists and cover a wide range of subjects. The camps will study famous artists through art projects based on their work. There are half-day options from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. for most youth camps and full-day options from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Below are a few camps that SullivanMunce has to offer this year.

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Youth Art Camps: OCEAN ADVENTURE ART/CLAY COMBO CAMP: Kids will get creative and explore the sea while learning a variety of art techniques, including crayon and watercolor batik, Japanese fish painting and fish kites, ocean dioramas and more. • Dates: June 20-24 • Ages: 7-11 • Price: Half day Morning: $150/$200 (member/nonmember) Half day Afternoon: $180/$230 (member/nonmember) Full day: $300/$350 (member/nonmember) IT’S 3-D BABY! ART/CLAY COMBO CAMP: Participants will create 3-D modern sculptures, faces, animals, and more, and by the end will learn to see shapes

Children paint a sidewalk during a SullivanMunce Cultural Center art camp. (Photo courtesy of SullivanMunce Cultural Center)

from different perspectives. • Dates: July 18-22 • Ages: 7-11 • Price: Half-day Morning: $150/$200 (member/nonmember) Half-day Afternoon: $180/$230 (member/nonmember) Full day: $300/$350 (member/nonmember) ART DETECTIVE ART/DRAMA CAMP COMBO: Kids who attend this camp will nurture creative thinking by sketching, painting to music, and combining materials in new ways.

TEEN CLAY CAMP: Campers will get the chance to express their creativity in the selection and application of glazes and learn how to throw. • Dates: June 13-17 or July 11-15 • Ages: 12-17 • Price: $180/$230 (member/nonmember) TEEN MASK AND MIXED MEDIA WALL HANGING CAMP: Teens will think outside the box as they start with a mask and foam board, then use drawing, painting, mixed media and assembly to create a unique composition. • Dates: July 5-8 (4-day camp) • Ages: 12-17 • Price: $170/$195 (member/nonmember) PEN & INK WITH WATERCOLOR CAMP: Combining drawing with watercolor washes, this camp will begin with teens practicing with the pen and inkwell for various textures and will finish by creating their own composition. • Dates: July 11-15 • Ages: 12-17 • Price: $170/$195 (member/nonmember) Anyone interested in registering for camp or learning more information can contact SullivanMunce Cultural Center at 317873-4900, info@sullivanmunce.org or SullivanMunce.org.

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Culver offering 3 camps By Isabella Simons editorial@youarecurrent.com Culver Summer Schools and Camps is offering overnight summer camps for children ages 7-17 through the Junior Woodcraft, Woodcraft and Upper School experiences. All campers stay on the Culver campus near Lake Maxinkuckee in Marshall County. Woodcraft (ages 9-14) has more than 80 elective courses to help develop leadership skills. In the six-week camp, participants live in cabins with counselors. Each group has a unit, which includes a head counselor and two to three assistant counselors. Junior Woodcraft (ages 7 to 9) offers many of the same experiences as the Woodcraft camp but through a four-day experience.

For the Upper School, (ages 14-17), a military-structured experience is offered. through the course of three summers. There are several electives to chose from, including algebra, public speaking, sailing and photography. Campers can choose from programs that include sailing, horsemanship and aviation. Most Upper School classes are two weeks, with some meeting for six weeks. Dates for camp are: • Junior Woodcraft Camp, June 8-11 • Woodcraft Camp, June 17-July 30 • Upper School, June 17-July 30 Learn more at culver.org/summer/applyto-camps or contact the Summer Admissions Office at 574-842-8300 or by email summer@culver.org.

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13 beautiful acres on Geist Reservoir is the perfect place for your child to learn to sail. The camp for novice to advanced sailors ages 8-16 is designed to teach basic sailing & water safety for beginners and more advanced sailing and racing to veterans. Camp is divided by age and ability. Camp runs every day rain or shine with lots of sailing, swimming, instructional videos, on/off water coaching and educational games.

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DISPATCH Geist Christian Church programs — Geist Christian Church is offering summer programs for children age three through sixth grade. Weekly themes include dinosaurs, STEAM, art, cooking and more. Camps begin in June and end in August. They are offered in Fishers at the Promise Road Campus, 12756 Promise Rd., and in Indianapolis at the Mud Creek Campus, 8550 Mud Creek Rd. Learn more at geistwdm.org or by calling 317-578-4591.

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Christian Youth Theater campers rehearse “Mary Poppins” at a 2021 camp. (Photo courtesy of CYT)

In-person performances expected to return to CYT camps By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christian Youth Theater Artistic Director Laura Baltz understands an enjoyable part of the CYT summer camp experience has been absent the past two years. In 2020, the camps were reduced to 50 percent capacity to accommodate social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the camps returned to normal size but there were no in-person showcases at the end because of the pandemic. Baltz is confident that will not be the case this summer. “Parents usually are able to come at the end of camp and see the kids perform, which I know is a highlight for the families and the kids,” Baltz said. “We’ve not done that for two summers. We’re really excited this year to bring families, friends and grandmas and grandpas back in to do a showcase for them at the end of camp. “At the end of the week, the kids want to show off what they’ve learned.” The four camp sites are at Carmel United Methodist Church, CrossRoads Church in Westfield, Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Noblesville and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Zionsville. The camps are offered different weeks at each site. “The Wizard of Oz” will be a theme in all the camps and will be the show performed in the Musical in a Week camps. The students with the most experienced theater backgrounds can participate in a Musical in a Week camp, where they arrive

Monday morning, then spend the week auditioning, learning lines and vocals, rehearsing, then performing a musical on Friday. It started as a camp only for teens in 2019. “They come knowing it’s going to be quick-paced and they are going to have to work in the evenings,” Baltz said. “This is an intensive program for our more experienced campers. Last year was the first year we added a Musical in a Week camp for our younger kids (ages 8 to 12). It went really well.” For the second year, CYT is offering Play in a Day camps. Baltz said students arrive at 9:30 a.m., learn and rehearse the show, then perform at 4 p.m. for a small audience of family and friends. Baltz said fast-paced, intensive experience allows student actors to grow their performance skills. This summer, campers will perform the murder mystery “Employees Must Wash Hands Before Murder” by Don Zolidis, whom Baltz said has written many of CYT’s most popular plays. Baltz said students between the ages of 4 and 12 who are looking for a traditional theater day camp experience have the option of a half-day camp for younger students (ages 4-6) and full-day camp for older students (ages 7-12). Baltz said the camps are made possible for CYT, a nonprofit, thanks to funding from the City of Carmel arts grant and partnerships with The Cat and local churches. For more, visit cytindy.org.

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Civic Theatre camps a ‘well-oiled machine’ By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com For the past 13 years, the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre has offered a Musical Theatre Camp. Now, it is gearing up for a 14th session. “We serve 180 students over the course of four weeks in June and July each year in four different camps. (The) age range is 4 to 14,” said Brent Marty, the theater’s director of music Marty and education. “Each camp has a theme, and the campers learn not only songs, choreography and scene work, but we also include history, influence and trivia of the American musical theater.” Helping in the endeavor is Education Programs Director Holly Stults. Regardless of a camper’s age, she said, the foundations are the same. “However, it’s adapted to fit each group, so we look at the content and what will appeal to them,” she said. “However, as educators, it is our mission to expose them to shows, choreography and music that they have not experienced. Because their attention span is different, the younger kids have a shorter day.” Stults and Marty developed the curriculum for the camp in 2008 when Civic was at Marian University in Indianapolis. Marty calls the curriculum a “well-oiled machine at this point.” “We are always looking for innovative curriculum to serve our students, and as I think back, we had been talking about a camp for a couple of years prior and just needed to figure out how we would run that,” Marty said. “It has turned out to be one of our most successful programs, and we have since expanded the original camps to include camps for preschool and young elementary-age students as well as an intensive program for our advanced students.” The camp employs local artists as faculty and also college interns who assist in the

daily routine. “Each summer we hire college-aged interns who are studying musical theater acting or theater education. Many years, we have past campers return,” Stults said. “This past summer, we had two interns who grew up (artistically) at Civic and came back to intern for a camp that they had previously attended. It is amazing to watch it come full circle. I have been here long enough that I am seeing the children of past Stults students attend camps and classes.” By the end of camp, the goal is for students to have a new knowledge of the songs they learned and the shows they are from. “We encourage the students to research these shows and learn about their place in history as well as the composers, lyricists, playwrights, actors, directors, choreographers and producers who brought them to life,” Marty said. “We also hope each student leaves with a sense of accomplishment, confident in the work they did, knowing that teamwork is an important part of success and (having) a deeper understanding of the world around them. All of those life skills are inherent to the craft of theater.” Civic camps and dates are: • Little Stages Day Camp for ages 3-5 and Musical Theatre Mini Camp for ages 6-7 run June 27-30. • Musical Theatre Intensive Camp (ages 10-14) runs July 5-8. • Jr. Civic Musical Theatre Camp (ages 8-14) runs the weeks of July 11-15 & July 18-22. This is a one-week camp. The curriculum is identical in each week, so students enroll in one week or the other. All of the camps are held at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The cost ranges from $150-$400, depending on the camp. Information can be found at civictheatre.org.

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Rock Band camp a popular choice at Bach to Rock By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Two of Bach to Rock music school’s main beliefs are that playing music should be fun and students are motivated by playing with their peers. Those methods are certainly used in Bach to Rock summer camps. “For ages 7-plus, our Rock Band camps are probably our most popular option,” said Kellie Miles-Fink, a Bach to Rock Fishers co-owner. “Rock Band Camp is a great way for kids from 7 to 17 to try out instruments and have fun learning music, even if they have never played an instrument before. We also see a lot of our current student body use Rock Band Camp as an opportunity to try out a new instrument or advance their skills on their current one.” Miles-Fink co-owns Bach to Rock Fishers with Andy and Jennifer Flickner and serves as the Fishers site director. The Flickners own the Bach to Rock schools in Carmel and Zionsville. The Carmel site opened in 2018 and the other two sites opened in 2021. Miles-Fink said Intro to DJ Camp is also popular for students age 9 and older who want to learn the basics of how to mix and scratch music using the latest DJ technology. For ages 3 1/2 to 7, Bach to Rock offers Rock City World Tour camp. “This camp creates an exciting week for budding musicians, filled with instrument exploration activities and mu-

Bach to Rock campers can try a variety of instruments. Students gather around an instructor to learn how he recorded their band during a session. (Photos courtesy of Bach to Rock)

sic experiences from around the globe,” Miles-Fink said. Bach to Rock is offering Beat Making Camp for the first time this year, which Miles-Fink said is ideal for children ages eight and older. “This camp is designed to help students unlock their creativity to make their own music, even if they’ve never played an instrument,” Miles-Fink said. “Students learn the basics of producing music using instrument loops, sampling and sequencing to build their own beats from scratch.” Camps run weekly beginning May 23 through July 29. Miles-Fink said each week Bach to Rock has morning and

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Join us for a summer filled with fun, joy, and curiosity! We’ll spend our days baking, creating beautiful art work, running through the sprinkler, sharing popsicles with our friends, and so much more!

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afternoon options for Rock Band, Intro to DJ, Glee Club, Beat Making and Rock City World Tour camps. “Families can also combine a morning with an afternoon camp to create a full day experience for their week of camp,” Miles-Fink said. “The majority of our camps are for students ages 7 and up, but we also offer Rock City World Tour as an early childhood option. Enrolled campers are then grouped together by age to help create an ideal atmosphere for each student.” For more, visit fishers.bachtorock.com. Bach to Rock Carmel and Zionsville both have similar camp options, MilesFink said. The options can be found at carmel.bachtorock. com and zionsville.bachtorock.com.

SESSION 1: MAY 31 - JUNE 24 8:30-12: $900 8:30-3:00: $1,200 8:00-5:30: $1,600

SESSION 2: JUNE 27 - JULY 29 8:30-12: $1,050 8:30-3:00: $1,400 8:00-5:30: $1,800

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Sail into summer with ISC camps on Geist Reservoir By Taylor Dixon editorial@youarecurrent.com

Indianapolis Sailing Club will offer six weeks of camps this summer. (Photos courtesy of the Indianapolis Sailing Club)

Many people might not associate Indiana with sailing. However, the Indianapolis Sailing Club is trying to promote the sport through a camp this summer on Geist Reservoir in indianapolis. The six-week Junior Sailing Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 6, excluding the week of July 4. It is open to ages 8 to 18 and has a group for 4- to 7-year-olds for members of the sailing club. Michelle Sarber has operated the Junior Sailing Camp for eight years and has assisted with it for more than a decade. The Indianapolis Sailing Club was founded in 1955. Although it is unclear when sailing camp was first offered, Sarber said it was likely created when members began teaching their own kids how to sail. Sarber has seen kids grow up in the camp, including her two sons, and return annually and eventually become camp instructors. Campers must bring their own life jacket, towel, water resistant shoes and lunch. Weather permitting, campers spend every day on the reservoir learning to sail. Sarber said sailing teaches life skills, from tying knots to learning about weather conditions and how they can affect boat movement. She said sailing is a science that teaches kids through doing, which makes the Junior Sailing Camp a unique experience.

“We have people here at the club who are in their 80s who still sail, and we have some 4-year-olds that are sailing,” Sarber said. “One of the things we really like about how this program works is that it ends up being a lifelong sport for a lot of kids and they learn something that they can use forever.” Registration under way. The camp costs $450 a week for nonmembers and $300 a week for members, with discount rates available for siblings and for booking multiple weeks. Learn more at Indianapolissailing.org

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UNPLUG & RECONNECT SUMMER DAY CAMP YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

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RoundTripper trains athletes from pre-K to college By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com RoundTripper Sports Academy in Westfield has offerings this summer for youth baseball players of all ages, from those barely old enough to swing a bat to high school athletes and beyond. The training is provided by coaches with college or professional baseball experience, making it “the most experienced staff in the Midwest,” according to Sue Estep, co-owner of RoundTripper. “The thing that sets us apart is our staff and the fact that we’re the only academy in the state that’s taken a player from literally Tiny Tots (pre-kindergarten) to professional baseball,” Estep said. “We’ve had girls that have come through here that started very young and that went on to win every award in college and then play professional softball.” The summer elite programs for athletes in middle school, high school and college are offered during the baseball and softball

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seasons, so training is tailored to individual player’s needs at each session. The instructional classes are offered for children ages 5 to 12 during morning sessions that begin at 10 a.m. or afternoon sessions beginning at 5 p.m. The six-week program kicks off June 6. The sessions run for three hours, and students have the option of participating the entire time or selecting hour-long blocks to focus on specific skills. Students are grouped by age. “We’re trying to build good habits and build a good foundation so as they get older, they learn proper techniques in how to throw, how to hit and catch,” Estep said. “The focus is building blocks to make sure they don’t have bad habits and they’re learning the game properly.” RoundTripper offers a Tiny Tots program that runs in conjunction with the instructional classes that provide an opportunity for children as young as 2 to try their hand at basic skills. The program is designed primarily for younger siblings of students in the instructional classes. Participants in the Tiny Tots program must be able to wear a helmet and hold a bat on their own. “It’s their first step to listening and following directions,” Estep said. “We’re teaching them to catch and throw, handeye coordination, following rules and taking their turn.” The Tiny Tots program is held in an area where parents can sit nearby and observe. RoundTripper is at 16708 Southpark Dr. in Westfield. Registration is open for all programs. To view specific programs and costs, visit RoundTripper.com and log in or create a free account.

February 22, 2022

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Creative and Performing Arts Camp at FPC June 6-9, 10:00am-2:00pm Sing, act, create, and play your way to a fantastic summer experience! $50 for first child, $25 for each additional child. Lunch and snack provided. Campers play gaga ball at Off The Wall Sports. (Photos courtesy of Off The Wall Sports)

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By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com A popular indoor soccer facility with a range of leagues and recreation opportunities for players of all ages, Off The Wall Sports in Carmel also offers something a little extra — a summer camp for kids with more than a dozen activities and games. Open to ages 5 to 13, the Off The Wall Sports Summer Camp runs May 26 through Aug. 10 (with no camp during the week of July 4). Daily and weekly options are available, and cost includes snacks, lunch and an assortment of activities ranging from indoor bounce houses to inflatable waters slides to, of course, soccer. “We provide everything needed,” said Billy Moulton, Off The Wall Sports manager and summer camp director. “(It’s) a fun but busy schedule. (We have) early drop-off and late pick-up times, and a hot lunch are all included.” Besides soccer, bounce houses and water slides, activities include basketball, volleyball, flag football, Wiffle ball, kickball, dodgeball, tag games, relay races and gaga ball, among others. More than 100 games are offered on a rotating schedule. “We have a variety of different sports,” Moulton said. “We have a very flexible schedule and daily rates. You can register

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for as little as one day or as much as the whole summer. (It’s a) fun, action-packed day for all the kids ages 5 to 13. Kids are grouped by age in groups of 15.” One counselor is assigned to each group of 15 kids. Camp times are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours available from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at no additional charge. Cost is $52 per day, with a sibling discount of $3 per day. Fridays are free with a full-week purchase. Summer-long options also are available. Off The Wall Sports is at 1423 Chase Ct., Carmel. For more or to register, visit offthewallsports.net/off-wall-summer-camps.

February 22, 2022

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Mural camp for teens coming to Fishers Park By Taylor Dixon editorial@youarecurrent.com Brook School Park in Fishers could see some bright changes later this summer. A mural camp for teens, run by Fishers native and local artist Koda Witsken, in partnership with the Fishers Park Dept., is set for July 18 to 22. Witsken has been painting murals since high school and is excited to share her talent with local teens. She wants to impart the knowledge that art is a valuable career option. “The mural camp can give students the tools to participate in their local cultural narrative as well as give them the foundation to potentially pursue art as a lucrative and stable career, all in a COVID-safe outdoor format,” Witsken said. Through the course of the camp, each participant will receive a section of a 40-by5-foot art wall in the park. Each section of wall will be open to artists’ interpretation and creativity, allowing participants to make their mark on the community. “I think it’ll be a really fun experience for kids to tap directly into Indiana’s public art

Campers work on a mural at Brooks School Elementary during the 2021 camp. (Photos courtesy of Koda Witsken)

culture and become a part of it, all in one camp,” Witsken said. “More art, I think, is always a good thing, and hopefully it will show the community that they can easily get involved in (public art), regardless of how big their space is and get behind kids exploring that, because I think it could create a really unique and engaging part of our community in Fishers.” Up to 16 spots are available in the camp. Cost is $550 for Fishers residents and $825 for nonresidents. Registration is live until July 11. To register, visit playfishers.com/472/ Partner-Camps.

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Enrichment, athletic camps offered in Zionsville By Chris Bavender editorial@youarecurrent.com Campers will have plenty of opportunities for summer fun and learning through the Zionsville Eagle Recreation & Enrichment camps. The Eagle Recreation & Enrichment Foundation offers enrichment classes and athletic camps for students in preschool through high school. Many are taught by Zionsville Community Schools faculty and staff, but programs by outside professionals are also offered. Ann Hall, manager of Zionsville Eagle Recreation & Enrichment, said about 3,000 students register for the camps each summer. “Eagle Recreation & Enrichment actually saw our largest enrollment for the 2021 summer,” Hall said. “I think parents and students were confident in our ZCS COVID protocols, which allowed for a very successful summer of camps and classes.” Hall said as the community grows, so does enrichment offerings. “We are able to serve a variety of academics, sports and enrichment programs for not just Zionsville, but surrounding counties,” she said. “Students do not need to be registered in Zionsville schools to attend Eagle Recreation & Enrichment camps/ classes.” Z’Camp provides summer fun for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Weekly activities run the gamut from archery to nature field trips. The camp starts May 31. “Campers can expect weeks of fun activities which can include, but aren’t limited to, campfire safety, archery, fishing, swim lessons, crafts, STEM, tennis, yoga, lacrosse, track & field, golf, gaga pit, song/dance, floor hockey, tee ball, cooking, flag football, other gym games, nature, pickleball, 9 square in the air and others,” said Becca King, rental and GROW program manager. Z’Camp can accommodate approximately 250 students. “We have had as many as 215 campers on one or two days,” King said. “Our numbers were not quite that high last summer due to COVID, but we still managed to average around 175 a day.” Z’Camp for pre-K will offer nine weeks of summer fun and includes visits to several area playgrounds for field trips. Children ages 4 and up will have swim lessons at the Zionsville Community Schools Aquatic Center as well. But it’s not just the younger set who can

Children display artwork from a summer camp offered through Zionsville Eagle Recreation & Enrichment. (Photo courtesy of Ann Hall)

enjoy swim lessons. Children of all ages are welcome. Lisa Brown, aquatics director, said the center gives more than 13,000 swim lessons a year. Swim camp grew last summer, according to Brown, because more times were offered than in previous years. “We want to offer as many options (as possible) for kids to learn to be safe swimmers,” Brown said. “We want them to be safer swimmers, know how to respond to a water emergency and never, ever swim alone.” Register for aquatics camp at zionsvilleaquatics.com/index.cfm. Registration fees depend on the program. Register for Z’Camp at ezchildtrack.com/ zcsgrow/parent. The cost for registration is $35 and the weekly fee for K-6 is $275. The weekly fee for pre-K is $295. Register for enrichment camp at zionsvilleeaglerec.com. Each instructor sets the fee for their individual camp. “We encourage parents to register early,” Hall said. “Classes and camps do fill up quickly. The earlier the better to assure the class still has room.”

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February 22, 2022

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Well, it was nice catching up … or was it? Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I read the email, despite thinking it was spam. I didn’t recognize the sender’s address but maybe it was some HUMOR rich guy in Uganda who wanted to send me a million dollars — after I send him $5,000 for shipping and handling, of course. Who’d want to miss out on an offer like that? I stared at the correspondence in disbelief. It was from Harris, my freshman year roommate at college: “Hi there! Remember me? Your long-lost roommate? The last time we saw each other was l967. How have you been? I Googled you and found your phone number. I’ll give you a call tonight and we can catch up” Signed, Harris I hadn’t talked to him in 55 years — including the year we shared a dorm room. We didn’t have much in common. He was a night person, and I was a morning person, which made for lousy roommates, although 14 years later that combination made for the start of a very successful marriage for me. What would Harris and I talk about? How do you “catch up” with someone you never “caught” anything with in the first place? When my wife came home, I shared my concern. “Mary Ellen, who is the last person in the world you’d think would email me?” “Your cousin, Leo? He doesn’t have a computer.” “No, it was from Harris. And he’s calling me tonight.” “Harris? Your freshman roommate? That’s wonderful. You two can rehash old times.” “I don’t think we have any old times.” About 8:30 the phone rang.

“Hi, it’s Harris. How have you been?” “Pick a decade, Harris. I’ve really had some ups and downs.” “You were always a comedian. So, what’s been going on with you?” “Well, I got married after college, we had a kid and I worked for 40 years until my recent retirement. What have you been up to?” “What an amazing coincidence! That’s pretty much exactly what has been happening with me, also.” (Long pause.) Harris picked the conversation back up. “My wife’s name is Sherrie.” “My wife’s name is Mary Ellen. That pretty much ends those amazing coincidences right there.” “Let’s see … you don’t have a dog named Hector, do you?” “No, every dog we ever had is dead. I forgot to mention that when you asked me what’s been happening.” (Another long pause). Harris spoke again. “Hey, I gotta go. We could probably talk forever. We should do this again.” “Harris, if we talk every half century, this was probably our last conversation.” “Well, it was fun reconnecting with you, Eric.” “Eric? This is Dick. Wasn’t Eric your roommate sophomore year?” “Oh! I’m sorry. Eric is my 8:45 call. It was fun talking to you, anyway. Just like old times.” “Yup, exactly like old times.”

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It’s not the winter blues. It’s not the Christmas credit card hangovers. So, why are so many patients expeVISION riencing tearing this time of year? Ironically, it’s because their eyes are dry. Simply put, when someone’s eyes are dry, the body automatically turns on the ‘faucets’ and starts overproducing tears to help soothe and lubricate the eyes. This time of year is especially brutal on the body, with chapped lips, dry and cracked hands and flaky and itchy skin all prevalent during these colder and drier winter months. Why would we expect the eyes to be any different? The eyes need fresh tears on a constant basis, which is why we blink naturally every five seconds or so. However, when we are staring at the computer, our blink rate drops to every 10 to 15 seconds, which accelerates the drying process. It is especially important to keep a bottle of artificial tears next to your keyboard and proactively use drops every few hours. It is soothing, re-

freshing and actually improves your vision. Other simple over-the-counter tricks to consider are using a high-quality, preservative-free artificial tear instead of the mass marketed ‘junk tears’ that are used to ‘get the red out.’ There are many very good OTC products to choose from depending on your symptoms and severity. There are also gels and gel drops to use right before bed. These thicker lubricants are wonderful for overnight use to ensure you start the day fully hydrated (especially for a significant majority of unsuspecting folks who actually sleep with their eyes not fully closed at night). Warm compresses and heat masks will also help increase the eye’s natural tear production. And finally, drinking plenty of water and having an in-room humidifier will help your whole body stay more hydrated during these dry winter doldrums. Dr. Jeremy A. Ciano, an international lecturer and published author, is a Current Publishing columnist. For more information or to ask a question, he may be emailed at DrCiano@ Revolution-EYES.com.

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What’s spooking the stock market? Commentary by Ryan C. Fuhrmann After a very surprisingly bullish 2021, the beginning of 2022 is off to a pretty bearish start in the stock market. FINANCE Thankfully, coronavirus concerns are quickly abating, but below are three components to what might be spooking financial markets right now. Inflation is still a big concern. I covered this in some detail in my last article, and I believe inflation will soon be under control. The Federal Reserve is expected to start raising interest rates next month, and headline inflation should slow a bit, too. In a recent article, now-retired Goldman Sachs strategist Abby Joseph Cohen suggested it’s being driven by more temporary factors, such as high used car and home prices and rising energy costs. And supply shortages should work themselves out of the supply chain. Finally, spending on services and travel is coming back, shifting the emphasis on goods. Stock market valuations in high-flying tech names are also quickly coming back to earth. “Just buying what my kids want to buy,” as a Financial Times writer explained in a recent article, isn’t usually the soundest investment strategy. There will be many winners and the next Amazon or Netflix is somewhere hidden in a list of hundreds of nonprofitable tech firms that recently went public or merged with a SPAC as a shortcut to an IPO. But many, unfortunately, still

could fall further as reality sets in on valuations. Please contact me for a list of favorites I think will do well. I have ideas! Third, and perhaps most important, the market is worried about spooks, or namely a former KGB agent named Vladimir Putin who says he doesn’t plan to invade a sovereign nation (Ukraine), but whose 130,000 or so reported troops surrounding the country suggest otherwise. My hope is that diplomacy will save the day and avoid an outright conflict, but it appears to be anyone’s guess as to what Putin’s true intentions are. Potential bloodshed is much more important than profits, so while the market will likely dip further should an outright conflict happen, most blue-chip firms will still perform well over the long haul. Defense firms would also rally, and have started to. A sound investment strategy is the best defense in any market. Edwin LeFevre, author of “Reminiscences of a Stock Operator,” once wrote: “Fear and hope remain the same; therefore, the study of the psychology of speculators is as valuable as it ever was. Weapons change, but strategy remains strategy, on the New York Stock Exchange as on the battlefield.” Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, is an investment manager based in Carmel. He would like to hear what your view on inflation is at ryan@ fuhrmanncapital.com or visit his website at fuhrmanncapital.com.

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Fishers teenager set for role in CCP play By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noah Ebeyer is getting quite the challenge for his first major role. Ebeyer, a 19-year-old THEATER Fishers resident, is playing Christopher in Carmel Community Players’ production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Feb. 25 to March 6 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Christopher is a 15-year-old who finds his neighbor’s dead dog. The dog has been speared with a garden fork. Christopher, who is exceptional at math but has difficultly relating with people, becomes determined to solve the mystery. Although it is never stated, the inference is that Christopher is on the autism spectrum. “Playing someone with a disability is difficult when you yourself don’t have that disability,” said Ebeyer, a 2021 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate and Ivy Tech student. “It took a lot of outside research to get the physical mannerisms of the disability. You still can’t understand what is going on in the head completely. “There is a fine line to walk to portray it accurately and not going over the top. Once you go over the top, you ruin it.” Ebeyer said it helps when there are people in the cast who work with people on the spectrum or have people or family members on it. “It helps to know what works and what doesn’t,” Ebeyer said. Carmel resident Lori Colcord plays Christopher’s teacher, Siobhan. Colcord, a behavior consultant, works with individuals who have neurodevelopment disabilities. “When I read the character of Siobhan, I saw Christopher and Siobhan have a special relationship,” she said. “She sees he is a unique student with a lot of gifts which get overshadowed by his maladaptive behaviors. But she accepts him for everything he is and everything he’s capable of. “She doesn’t try to make him do anything he’s not capable of doing. “ Colcord said the way the relationship is portrayed is what drew her to the role.

‘KINKY BOOTS’ “Kinky Boots” runs through March 27 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘THE BLACK DAHLIA’ Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Black Dahlia” through Feb. 27 at the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org. LIVE AT THE CENTER: ZACH DUBOIS The Live at the Center series will feature Zach DuBois at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 for in person or register for the free livestream. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. CARMEL COMMUNITY PLAYERS From left, Barb Weaver, Lori Colcord, Gus Pearcy, Nikki Lynch, Earl Campbell, Tanya Haas, Ryan Shelton, Cathie Morgan and Kelly Keller are the cast of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.” (Photo courtesy of Carmel Community Players)

“Anyone can connect with it because the play is about how one thing can happen in your life and send it spinning into a different direction,” she said. “Christopher has a mystery to solve. In order to solve this mystery, he has to do some things he’s never done before. For instance, talk to his neighbors. When he talks to his neighbors, they reveal information that sends him spiraling in a different direction.” Colcord said it’s interesting to watch Christopher, who is not neurologically equipped to go through changes, undergo a tremendous changes in a small amount of time. “How he maneuvers these changes and how his relationships evolve because of the changes are the heart of the story,” Colcord said. This is Colcord’s first acting role in 13 years. She took a break when she got married and started a family. Colcord decided to see what theaters were doing and read about the play because she wanted to see the show. She saw that it wasn’t cast and auditions were in two days. “That’s how I accidentally came into the

show,” she said. Carmel resident Tanya Haas plays a few roles, including Mrs. Shears, whose dog is killed, and the head of school. She also plays some random roles, including an ATM machine. Haas’ oldest son is on the autism spectrum. She worked at Midwest Academy as the drama teacher and later directed the school musicals as a volunteer. Many students at Midwest are on the spectrum. “Noah is doing an amazing job,” Haas said. “Everyone seems to have the tone of the show spot on. I don’t have the largest part by any means, but it’s a privilege to be part of the production.” Brownsburg resident Larry Adams is directing his first show for CCP. “They asked me if I would direct it and I said, ‘If they had brought up any other show I would have said no,’” he said. “I love the show. I love the book it’s based on. It’s one of my absolute favorites.” Adams said the show has drama, humor and poignancy. “It’s about being different, and we’ve all felt that way,” Adams said. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

The Carmel Community Players will present “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” from Feb. 25 to March 6 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org. ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ Grace Church will present “The Little Mermaid” from Feb. 25 to March 6 at Grace Church, 5504 E. 146th St. Noblesville. For more, visit gracechurch.us.

‘Mean Girls’ star to teach master class editorial@youarecurrent.com Erika Henningsen, the Broadway star of “Mean Girls,” is coming to Carmel Feb. 27 to teach an audition class and a “Mean Girls” callback class at the Cole Porter Ballroom in the Hotel Carmichael. The classes are part of Discovering Broadway’s master class program. Henningsen originated the role of Cady Heron in Broadway’s “Mean Girls.” For more visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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When the Portuguese arrived in the area in 1522, they brought with them the claim that Thomas, the disciple of Jesus, had been killed in Chennai after coming there to preach in A.D. 52. The imposing Basilica of St. Thomas is built over what is claimed to be his grave. Chennai is ranked as the safest city in India. Because of its cultural history, Chennai is also the most popular city in India for foreign visitors. It is a great place to introduce yourself to the magic that is India.

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Women of Vision Luncheon with Kay Frances April 14, 2022 Laugh More, Stress Less and Take Care of Yourself Join us for an entertaining in-person presentation by Kay Frances, who will bring light to the important topics of self-care and stress management in a fun and humorous way. For more information, visit riverview.org/22WomenofVision. Location: Ritz Charles in Carmel

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Get convenient access to Indiana’s top cardiologists. If you’ve been told you’re at risk for heart disease, don’t wait to see the highly skilled heart experts at Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers. From everyday heart care to the most complex procedures, we offer leading-edge medicine that’s personalized for you, so you can take control of your health.

“Besides my love of fishing, I’ve inherited heart disease from my father and grandfather. How do I keep it under control?”

Call 317.962.0500 to book your consult today.