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CITY NEWS

The City of Fishers has hired Marissa Deckert as the new director of Fishers Parks. Formerly the department’s assistant director, she will take over day-to-day operations and lead upcoming initiatives, including the opening of Geist Waterfront Park this spring, the Geist Half Marathon in September and the Summer Concert Series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

Since joining Fishers Parks in 2018, Deckert helped spearhead the launch of new parks spaces, including the Fishers AgriPark and Fishers Maker Playground at Hub & Spoke. She also led the launch of a new concert series at the NPD AMP in 2022, which featured national acts like The Avett Brothers, Gov’t Mule, and Houndmouth.

“Marissa has been a key contributor to elevating Fishers Parks over the past few years, transitioning the department from a focus on smaller programming to largescale community events,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “Her expertise in event management and experience in the entertainment industry has allowed us to secure major national acts for the NPD AMP stage and take popular community events such as Spark!Fishers and Glow in the Park to the next level.”

During her time at Fishers Parks, Deckert led the charge on training and certifying Fishers Parks as the first sensory inclusive parks system in Indiana. She also works closely with the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability to ensure Parks spaces and programs are accessible to all. In 2019, she was a guest speaker at the Indiana Gover-

Ownership transition causes delays in some areas

By Rich Brown news@geistcurrent.com

The transition from Ray’s Trash to Waste Management has been a bit rocky for many residents in central Indiana, but things seem to be smoothing out some now.

SERVICES

In September 2022, Waste Management bought out most of Ray’s Trash assets. Up until then, Ray’s had been the largest family-owned recycling and waste collection operation in the metro area.

Between then and now, there have been hiccups. In the Fishers and Geist areas, several residents complained that collection from their recycle bins had been sporadic.

“I counted the days,” Geist resident Gage Veach. “We went more than a month with-

out seeing anyone empty our recycle bin.”

Others experiencing similar problems were Waste Management clients in Mooresville.

Waste Management officials declined comment but stated on its Twitter account that as it has absorbed more of Ray’s clients, it has added new trucks to handle bigger-than-expected loads.

Waste Management released the following statement:

“During this transition (from Ray’s to Waste Management service), the WM team commits to working alongside customers to get their accounts serviced both safely and efficiently. WM sincerely apologizes for the delay in service related to the Ray’s Trash Service transition and expects significant improvement in the coming weeks, including an increase in customer communications.”

nors Conference on Disability and oversaw the department’s partnership with national accessibility leader Kulture City.

Deckert also serves on the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission and worked with it to launch the Art Wall at Brooks School Park.

“I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity to lead the parks department and continue to work with the amazing city team that makes Fishers so vibrant,” Deckert stated. “Our team has an incredibly busy and exciting year ahead of us, and I can’t wait to make a greater impact through community connectedness, our spectacular spaces and the richness and diversity of events.”

A native of Southern California, Deckert moved to Indiana in 2018 after spending three years in the Pacific Northwest. She is a Fishers resident, a mother of two and a grandmother. She is also PTO board president for Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

Local attorney named to Super Lawyers List — David W. Craig, one of the founders and the managing partner of Craig, Kelley & Faultless in Lawrence, has been named among the Top 50: 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers List. Not only has David been recognized as a Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, but he has also been a Super Lawyer honoree since 2011. Each year, Indiana Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Indiana via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The highest point totals during this selection process are then recognized among Indiana Super Lawyers Top Lists. Only 5 percent of Indiana attorneys become Super Lawyers each year. For more, visit ckflaw.com

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New program helps those in need

By Chris Bavender news@geistcurrent.com

and cooling systems, but we understand that sometimes circumstances prevent that from being a reality.”

Although the program only recently launched, the company has already received more than 100 nominations.

GIVING BACK

Peterman Brothers, which provides residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical services, has launched a new program geared toward giving back to the community and helping those in need.

Each month, the company, which serves much of the central Indiana area, will give away one system, including installation, through its Peterman Cares program.

“We had gotten several ‘sponsorship’ requests for folks who needed assistance with getting HVAC systems, water heaters and repairs due to financial hardship. We determined that such needs were probably more widespread than the requests we’d received, so we decided to take action,” said Erin Anderson, community engagement manager for Peterman Brothers. “We believe that everyone deserves a safe and comfortable home with properly functioning plumbing, electrical, water heater and heating

“The reaction has been very positive,” Anderson said. “Nominations started rolling in as soon as word got out that the Peterman Cares program existed.”

A committee reads all the nominations and determines which person or family to select each month. Recipients will be selected based on their hardship situation and the work that needs to be completed.

“Our goal is to improve the lives of those in our community by providing essential home services to those who may otherwise be financially unable to acquire them,” Anderson said.

Nominations are accepted on the Peterman Cares page of the Peterman Brother’s website at petermanhvac.com. People can nominate themselves or someone else at any time.

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Lawmaker’s bill passes House

A bill written by Indiana House Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) supporting the mental health of officers’ and first responders was passed by the Indiana House of Representatives by a 95-0 vote last week. It now moves on to the Indiana Senate for further consideration.

STATEHOUSE

House Bill 1321 would require annual in-service virtual training for all first responders, including the professions of law enforcement, full-time professional firefighters and EMS.

“I wanted to be a legislator so I could address the very real and enduring mental health struggles our first responders face,” Wilburn stated. “I want all of our brave law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel to know you’re not alone, and you can get help. We have an ethical obligation to protect those who protect and serve us, and right now, our active law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.”

The training will address mental health and wellness and suicide prevention. The

From left, Fishers Police Dept. Chief Ed Gebhart, Indiana House Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) and Carmel Police Dept. Deputy Chief of Administration Brady Myers at the Indiana Statehouse. (Photo courtesy of Indiana House Democrats) resource will help officers and first responders deal with thoughts of suicide, trauma and other mental or emotional obstacles to reduce stress and anxiety.

“Thank you to my legislative colleagues for voting this bill out of committee so we can take another step toward making good on this promise,” Wilburn said. “I am honored that my first bill passed out of committee is one in service to our first responders.”

Carmel High School swimmer gets boost from famous alumni

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School swimmer Aaron Shackell has made the most of a special opportunity.

Drew Kibler, a former CHS and University of Texas standout, has been training with the team the past several months.

“It’s been an amazing experience from the training to having Drew Kibler here for training and to learn from,” Shackell said. “I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Kibler, who became the first Olympian from Carmel in 2021, has been training with the Carmel Swim Club for six months.

“I’ve had a drastic improvement mentally and physically,” Shackell said. “Learning so many things from him has been a blessing.”

Shackell, who will swim for the University of California at Berkeley next season, put that experience to good use in the IHSAA boys swimming and diving state finals Feb. 25 at the IU Natatorium at IUPUI.

MEET ADAM SHACKELL

Favorite athletes: Drew Kibler and Jake Mitchell

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite TV show: “Jack Ryan”

Favorite music: Classic rock

Shackell won the 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute, 33.68 seconds. He had set a national high school record Feb. 24 in 1:32.85 in the prelims. He was victorious in the 500 freethe style in 4:15.35.

In addition, Shackell was on the winning 200 freestyle relay team and the 200 medley relay.

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Shackell won the 100 butterfly at the state finals as a junior but decided to switch to the 500 freestyle this year.

“I had a really good 500 at (Junior Nationals),” Shackell said. “I thought I had a

chance of breaking (former CHS swimmer) Jake Mitchell’s record. It was something fun to go for.”

The Shackell family moved to Carmel from St. Louis when Aaron was a sophomore.  Shackell said this has been a fun time for his swimming family.

His sister, Alex, a sophomore, set state records in winning the 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle Feb. 11 at the IHSAA girls swimming state finals. She also was on the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay that set national records in winning state titles.

“Seeing my sister dominate (at state was exciting), and my brother has improved so much in the past five months,” Aaron said.

Andrew Shackell, Alex’s twin, joined Aaron on the winning 400 freestyle relay. Andrew finished fourth in the 100 butterfly. His parents, Nick and Ali Shackell, were swimmers at Auburn University. Nick represented Great Britain in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Aaron started swimming at age 5.

“I think what makes me so passionate is the strive to always improve and have fun,” said Aaron, who said his favorite event is the 200-meter butterfly.

Carmel High School senior swimmer Aaron Shackell won the 200-yard freestyle and 500 freestyle state titles. (Photo courtesy of Luke Miller Photography)

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Cafe serves more than food

By Rich Brown news@currentinfishers.com

A new social space is opening in Fishers March 7 for those who want a good drink. That is, the kind made without alcohol.

NEW BIZ

Recovery Café at 7050 E. 116th St., Suite 101, serves coffee, baked goods and, most important, provides help and resources for those who live with drug or alcohol addiction.

“We provide a lot for those in recovery,” said Joylynn Foli, the café’s executive director. “In a way, we are a community center in that we offer a fun time for people who in many cases have forgotten how to have fun.”

For example, Foli said Thursday is music night. Usually, someone will come and perform live music for café guests.

But it’s not all fun and games.

There are Recovery Circles, or support groups, throughout the week. They are designed for those with substance use disorder and for the homeless and the mentally ill.

The Fishers Recovery Cafe is part of the

nationwide Recovery Café network. There are about 50 such cafes throughout the United States, including 15 in Indiana.

Foli said each center acts as its own entity, somewhat like a franchise. Each can design their own program, but each combines food with support groups and information on resources.

Foli said Recovery Café has developed a name for itself as a resource hub for those in need.

“We provide a drop-off place where people know they can go and maybe get help with things like transportation or housing or leads on counseling,” she said. “It’s important that these at-risk people know that help is available.”

Joylynn Foli is the executive director of the new Recovery Café in Fishers, 7050 E. 116th St. (Photo courtesy of Joylynn Foli)

BACK IN SWING

Historic Lawrence golf course popular with players as season approaches

By Rich Brown news@geistcurrent.com

One year removed from celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Fort Golf Resort in Lawrence is getting ready to welcome back players. The course, weather permitting, is expected to open for season play later this month, and golfers are already looking forward to returning to what is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top public golf courses.

“The Fort was a challenging course for me,” said Colin Braithwaite, 62, author of the golf book, “A Good Walk Unspoiled.” “It’s a super golf course, and a great value and fun. I would pay to play it again.”

“I golfed there and enjoyed the course,” said Merrillville resident Chuck Hevezi. Hevezi, who has been a Golf Channel spotter at Blessings Golf Club/Collegiate Invitational and at LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. “I enjoyed it mainly because of the topography, and the fact that it’s not surrounded by homes. The layout is good. It has good bunkering and green complexes. The clubhouse is also beautiful, and the history is an attraction.”

David Piper is the Assistant PGA Professional at The Fort. Piper, 66, has served as either the head professional or assistant pro at clubs for 36 years, and he is fascinated by the course’s history, which dates back nearly 100 years when Fort Benjamin Harrison was a U.S. military base.

“The Fort has a history unlike any other,” Piper said. “The Army acquired the land in 1903 and established Fort Benjamin Harrison. The original nine holes were built sometime in the 1930s and then expanded to 18 holes in 1970.”

It was after the U.S. Dept. of Defense decommissioned the longtime Army base in the early 90s, though, when the course as it’s known today began taking shape.

“In 1996, renowned golf course architect (late former Carmel resident) Pete Dye modified and redesigned the golf course,” Piper said. “Pete charged the state $1 for his services, calling the area, ‘The damndest piece of property I ever saw.’”

Unlike most of central Indiana, the Fort Harrison area, including Fort Harrison State Park, is heavily wooded, with wetlands, gul-

lies, ravines and wildlife.

“It’s also the only golf course that has onsite accommodation (with the nearby) Fort Harrison State Park Inn,” Piper said.

The Dye-designed course opened in spring of 1997.

The Fort is owned by the state of Indiana. Its 7,148-yard, par 72 design features traditional Dye elements, including tree-lined fairways, undulating greens and rolling hills. On the property are practice facilities, a pro shop and the Garrison Restaurant.

The storied history of the golf course didn’t end at its design. Important events have dotted its history during its time of operation. For example, for two consecutive years it has s hosted the NCAA Big Ten Women’s Golf Championship, and other PGA events.

In 2018, golfers rated the course on GolfPass as the No. 1 layout in the nation.

Soon after it opened, in 198, The Fort was ranked the third “Best Affordable New Public Course” by Golf Digest

Where: 6002 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis.

Rates: $67 Monday Noon to 4:00 p.m. and $56 after 4 p.m.; $77 Tuesday-Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. and $56 after 4 p.m.; $94 Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and $65 after 4 p.m.; $94 Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to noon, $84 noon to 2 p.m., $72 noon to 2 p.m. and $65 after 2 p.m. All fees include carts.

Dress Code: Men are requested to wear polo-style shirt with collar, casual slacks or shorts (but not basketball-style shorts). Women are asked to wear sleeved or sleeveless shirt, and golf-style skirt/slacks/shorts.

In 2022, USA Today’s “Golfweek” called the Fort the seventh “best course you can play” in Indiana.

Even celebrities have enjoyed playing the course.

“Last year, two of the Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter and A.J. McLean, came out to play before their concert,” Piper said.

Piper looks forward to playing the course himself.

“My golf swing is the best it has ever been in the 54 years I’ve been playing,” he said. “I look forward to the challenge. The golf course is a great combination of long, short, tight, and wide open. When played from the appropriate set of tees for the player, the course is very enjoyable, and the scenery is spectacular.

“In fact, it’s the best course in the area that is open to the public to play.”

ON THE COVER: The Fort Golf Resort in Lawrence is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top public courses. (Photo by Adam Seif)

The Fort Golf Resort in Lawrence will open for play later this month. (Photo by Adam Seif)

Principle belief or stubborn resistance?

Commentary by Terry Anker

As might be impossible for some to imagine, there are still countless Americans who live without the benefit of indoor plumbing.

To be sure, we can measure those among us who are homeless, unhoused or otherwise similarly situated. Efforts are and should be made to prevent the public health problems that originate in densely populated urban areas where the proper disposal of waste is not universal. But some of us sophisticated adults can remember a time when relatives, or perhaps we, still relied upon the services of the humble outhouse to provide comfort. Digging the pit and moving the edifice was a periodic chore, like any other, of life on the farm.

Once facilities were introduced to the house, Granddad continued to make use of the less-modern facility out back. To the kids growing up, it didn’t seem like too big of an issue. It was his preference. So what? But eventually the question came, “Why do you endure the cold of winter rather than walk down the hall like the rest of us?” To

paraphrase the response, any intelligent animal does their business outside of their nest. Even the proverbial bear does it in the woods and not in his cave. He made a good point. Still, hadn’t we progressed to the point that the additional complication to our homes was worth it for our comfort?

While that business has progressed to include two-ply softness and heated seats, there is something to be said for intentional simplicity. Once we’ve eliminated ignorance, bad luck and mental illness, are we prepared to tolerate someone who values minimal impact over luxury and convenience? Was Granddad too old school, or teaching us something about personal choice and conviction? Is reluctance to change indicative of strong and principled belief or stubborn resistance to innovation?

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

Disney is my happy place

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Where do you go in Florida when you have a day to kill between crashing at your snow-birding parents’ condos? Disney World, of course!

HUMOR

That’s right, my husband Doo and I decided to celebrate ourselves recently at the happiest place on Earth, specifically Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Thirty SPF sunscreen, 12 hours, two parks and zero offspring made for a truly magical experience. And thanks to my colleague “Julie McCoy,” who created a highly detailed plan of attack for us, we were able to maximize our time and budget while bearing witness to humanity at its most exacerbated. And sweatiest.

The morning was dedicated to reliving my youth, circa 1977. We rode It’s a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and Peter Pan’s Flight, but skipped Space Mountain because roller coasters make me pukey now. Delightful. Thrill-seeker Doo thought they were all dumb but understood the nostalgia. On to

Epcot! Soaring and Mission to Mars (Mission to Earth for me because, again, pukey) had him feeling much better, though he was bummed about missing the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride because of our incompetence booking a virtual queue ticket (which, turns out, is totally different than using Genie to Lighting Lane to make a reservation. Idiot). We ended our most glorious of Mondays with a leisurely stroll through the World Showcase, sampling spicy empanadas and margaritas from Mexico, giant pretzels and beer from Germany, and a surprisingly good soft serve swirl from Norway (pineapple and salted caramel? Yes, please!). Anyhoo, Disney did not disappoint and provided a wonderfully fun, parent-free stopgap for our trip to Florida.

Peace out.

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

Reevaluating college reunion plans

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Mary Ellen and I had planned to attend her 50th college reunion in Ohio. We had talked about the event, especially since she was one of the organizers. The truth is, we were both hiding how we really felt about the arrangements. I’ve put in parentheses what we were silently thinking when we discussed the trip.

“Mary Ellen, your reunion is getting close. Sounds like fun.” (Sounds like fun for you. But this is about the last thing in the world I want to do.)

“Yes, Dick, I’m looking forward to the evening. I hope you’ll enjoy it.” (I beg you, drop me off at the door and go find something else to do until midnight.)

“It will be great to meet your old classmates, Mary Ellen.” (This will be unbearable, viewing endless photos of the grandchildren of people I don’t know.)

“Dick, I’ll be proud to introduce you as my husband.” (But if I could just tell everyone about you in your absence, I’d make you sound even better.)

“I can’t wait to hear all the stories about

your campus activities, Mary Ellen.” (I need to find a bar nearby with a big-screen TV.)

“Yes, and you’ll get a kick out of chatting with other spouses. (Maybe all the spouses can get together and find a bar nearby with a big-screen TV.)

asleep at the bar.”

Mary Ellen offered a compromise, suggesting I make a brief appearance, then excuse myself and go back to the hotel. I reminded her that once when I did that very thing at another get-together, she was annoyed.

“I was angry because that was no way to behave at our engagement party,” she said.

– DICK WOLFSIE

I was sensing that Mary Ellen preferred that I not accompany her. Finally, last week, we started getting honest with each other.

“Dick, if you go with me and simply hang around, no one will know you, you won’t know where to put yourself, and people will wonder why you look so bored and uncomfortable,” she said.

“In all fairness, Mary Ellen, that’s exactly how I felt at my own 50th reunion. When I attended your last high school reunion, you told me that friends were all asking about me.”

“Yes, they asked me if I knew the guy

She mentioned that at her 25th college reunion I said things she didn’t find funny. An old boyfriend told me jokingly that when they broke up, he started drinking.  fter he downed his third cocktail that evening, I told him it looked like he was still celebrating.

Now, it appears I’ll be staying home for the upcoming event in Ohio. I’ll spend my time alone, drinking beer and falling asleep in a chair.

Exactly what I would have done at Mary Ellen’s reunion.

Mary Ellen offered a compromise, suggesting I make a brief appearance, then excuse myself and go back to the hotel.

Indianapolis actor takes turn as Agatha Christie’s

legendary detective

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Eric Reiberg is ready for the challenge of taking on Agatha Christie’s legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.

Reiberg said it’s an extremely fun role.

“It’s a guy who is both obsessive and detail-oriented,” Reiberg said. “He wants people to have good things happen to them because he wants them to follow the law and do things right and everything will be all right. Of course, that never happens and dead people end up around him all the time.”

The Indianapolis resident plays Poirot in Civic Theatre’s production of “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” set for March 10-25 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I’ve seen David Sachet’s portrayal several times on the BBC show,” Reiberg said. “It’s the most well-known and certainly the one who sticks in everyone’s mind.”

Reiberg said he didn’t specifically avoid watching other versions of Poirot.

“I’ve spent a little time in France, and knowing fussy Frenchmen is the easiest way to replicate the character,” Reiberg said.

Reiberg, a Broad Ripple High School graduate, spent eight weeks in France during high school and three weeks while in college.

“My mom speaks French, so we get real pretentious with it now and then,” he said. “I couldn’t speak the language, but I could do a good accent, and that got me into a language program that allowed me to learn it.”

Sherra Lasley plays Helen Hubbard, an actor.

“She’s a bigger-than-life character,” Lasley said. “She loves to manipulate, flirt and

have a good time. That’s what has been so fun about playing her.”

Lasley loves whodunits but had never read or seen the show until being cast. Then she watched the 2017 version of the movie.

Lasley is appearing in her first show in Indianapolis.

“I just moved here from Los Angeles a couple of months before the audition,” Lasley said. “My sister lives in Fishers and just had her first child. She was nervous about finding care when she went back to work. I was in Los Angeles as an actor, essentially working from home. With the blessing of my agents, I came out here. Then I’ll decide if I’m going to stay here or go back to LA.”

Lasley said the COVID-19 pandemic changed the acting industry. Now, she can audition virtually.

Lasley spent several years in Chicago doing improv, sketch comedy and standup comedy. She was mostly working in

film, including comedy web shows, commercial voiceovers and some TV spots.

“This is the first play I’ve done in maybe 20 years,” Lasley said. “I’ve been wanting to get back into live theater. It’s completely different from film. It’s been incredible to have a team of people that have been fun to work with and the process of working a well-written play and character. It’s a delight.”

Indianapolis resident John Goodson is directing the show.

“I’ve not read it and I’ve not seen any of the movies,” Goodson said. “What’s compelling is it has such a long history, and people know the story and love the story. Everybody loves a murder mystery. There are really juicy characters and there is really good heart underneath it all, which you don’t always get.”

For more, visit civcitheatre.org.

‘FOOTLOOSE’

“Footloose” runs through March 26 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘MURDER

ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’

Civic Theatre will present “Murder on the Orient Express” from March 10 to 25 at the Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘BEST

OF JOHN WILLIAMS’

Carmel Symphony Orchestra will present performances of “Best of John Williams” to film clips at 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 3 p.m. March 12 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

CRASH TEST DUMMIES

Crash Test Dummies will perform a concert at 8 p.m. March 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org

MIXED REP

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will present its Mixed Rep at 4 p.m. March 12 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

IBC names board president — Carmel-based Indiana Ballet Conservatory recently named Carmel resident Rick Griskie as its new board president. Griskie brings a wealth of experience to IBC, serving as the chief operations officer at Baker Hill in Carmel, as well as having held other high-profile positions, such as president of digital marketplaces at KAR Global, chief information officer at ADESA and partner at Accenture. “Rick’s infectious positivity and innovative ideas have made us excited about his leadership, and we are confident that the future of IBC looks bright,” said Alyona Yakovleva, IBC founder and artistic director. For more on IBC and its programs, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

MYSTERY

Director John Goodson speaks with the cast of “Murder on the Orient Express.” (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre)

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Heartland Film artistic director eager for Oscars

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Heartland Film International Film Festival

Artistic Director Greg Sorvig always keeps a close eye on the Academy Awards.

AWARDS

This year, he will be watching the March 12 telecast even closer.

Sorvig said 12 films screened and honored by Heartland Film in 2022 earned a combined 39 Oscar nominations, the most ever

Women

for Heartland.

Sorvig, a Carmel resident, will be keeping a special watch as he touted Brendan Fraser as Best Actor candidate before “The Whale” was shown on Heartland Film’s closing night. Fraser, who was born in Indianapolis but moved as an infant, visited Heartland Festival in 2019 on the 20th anniversary of “The Mummy.” Fraser played adventurer Rick O’Connell in three “Mummy” films.

“When we first saw Brendan Fraser in ‘The Whale,’ we saw a career-best, Os-

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car-worthy performance,” Sorvig said. “We were lucky to have the Midwest premiere for the closing night of the Heartland Film Festival and are thrilled that he could (possibly) take home the Oscar.”

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” has been nominated for 11 Oscars.

“It came out in spring of last year, outside of our festival season, but we hosted a major sneak peek Indiana premiere at Newfields,” Sorvig said.

Sorvig said “The Fabelmans” only played at the Toronto International Film Festival and AFI Fest before being released in theaters and was honored with Heartland Film’s rolling honor, the Truly Moving Picture Award.

Here are Sorvig’s picks for the major categories:

• Best Picture: “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

• Best Actor: Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”

• Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh, “Every-

thing Everywhere All at Once”

• Best Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

• Best Supporting Actress: Kerry Condon, “The Banshees of Inisherin”

Nominees from films Heartland Film showcased in 2022:

• HIFF: Heartland International Film Festival; IS: Indy Shorts; SAS: Special Advance Screening TMPA: Truly Moving Picture Award Winner

• “A House Made of Splinters” (HIFF); “Aftersun” (HIFF); “An Irish Goodbye “(Floodlight Pictures, Indy Shorts Comedy and Comedy Audience Choice Award Winner); “The Banshees of Inisherin “(HIFF)

• “Close” HIFF); “Empire of Light” (HIFF); “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (SAS); “The Fabelmans” (TMPA); “Marcel The Shell with Shoes On” (TMPA):

• “Stranger At The Gate” (Oscar qualified at Indy Shorts); “The Whale” (HIFF closing night) and “Women Talking” (HIFF).

Location: Ritz Charles Carmel

Register online by April 13 at riverview.org/23WomenofVision.

For questions , contact Polly Craig at pcraig@riverview.org or 317.776.7938.

BEHIND BARS: THE CHAI ME MAYBE

It’s more than a cocktail. The Chai me Maybe cocktail is made with Uncle Nearest 1884, chai simple, orange, garnished with a cinnamon stick. Huse Culinary is partnering with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey on their nationwide challenge to raise $1 Million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now through the end of March, for every “Chai Me Maybe” cocktail we sell, $1 will be donated by Uncle Nearest to HBCUs.

To see a video of this drink being mixed, scan this QR code.

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HSE freshman embraces role

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

of ‘Matilda has been around for a while and this year seemed like it offered the right combination of opportunities and elements.”

Senior Avery Boyer is playing Miss Honey, Matilda’s teacher.

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Hamilton Southeastern High School freshman Madeline Frey is enjoying the challenge of playing a character much younger than herself.

“My favorite part of playing Matilda is getting the opportunity to step out of the box and play the role of a character that is much younger than I am, which pushes me to think more about the choices that I’m making while acting,” Frey said. “A challenge that I face while playing Matilda is making sure that I’m showing the more childish side of Matilda, as she is a kindergartener, but also making sure that I show how wise Matilda really is.”

Hamilton Southeastern will present “Matilda the Musical” at 7 p.m. March 9-11 at Leonard Auditorium.

HSE drama teacher Ethan Mathias is the director.

“One of the fun challenges in staging this show is finding ways to preserve the whimsical nature of a children’s book on a stage this size,” Mathias said. “The musical

“When I was first introduced to the show, I immediately felt a connection to Miss Honey’s character,”

Boyer said. “I knew that it was the role I aspired to once I understood Miss Honey’s passion for helping Matilda succeed and supporting the children in her class.”

Frey’s favorite numbers to perform are “Loud” and “My House.”

“‘Loud’ is such an enjoyable number to perform because it introduces a different style of music to the show, and the number allows each actor to express the contrasting personalities of their character,” Boyer said. “I also enjoy performing ‘My House’ because it shows the development of Miss Honey’s character. Throughout the musical, Miss Honey is described as a weak character. I enjoy performing ‘My House’ because it portrays Miss Honey’s humility and strength by introducing a new side of the character to the audience.”

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Visiting Jerusalem’s Temple Mount

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, in our continuing tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we visit the base of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.

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Beginning in 19 B.C., King Herod built a massive trapezoidal-shaped retaining wall around Mount Moriah, creating the Temple Mount on which he rebuilt the Jewish Second Temple. The 1,000-foot-long western wall extended about 100 feet above the Tyropean Road, ancient Jerusalem’s shop-lined main street. Tunnels within the filled area extended from gates in the southern wall to stairs leading out to a platform accommodating 100,000 people. An arched bridge, then the highest in the world, straddled the Tyropean Road, allowing visitors to enter from the west. In A.D. 70, troops sent to Jerusalem by Emperor Nero to put down the First Jewish Revolt broke through the city walls and demolished Herod’s Second Temple, throwing its stone blocks onto the Tyropean Road. Rabbis advised Jews to shun the Temple Mount to avoid inadvertently encountering the area of the Temple’s Holy of Holies, so they began praying along the

western wall below. Over time, debris collected above the Tyropean Road, eventually reaching near where the arched bridge had connected to the Western Wall. In 1560, Ottoman Emperor Suleiman allowed Jews to pray at a section of the Western Wall near houses in Jerusalem’s Moroccan Quarter. After Israel gained control of the area around the Temple Mount in the Six-Day War in 1967, archaeologists began excavating the area, reaching the Tyropean Road in 1987 and uncovering the steps on the Southern Wall that Jesus would have climbed while teaching in the Temple courts. Israel razed the Moroccan Quarter, creating a plaza along a section of the Western Wall, where hundreds of people come to pray each day. A screen now divides the plaza so men and women can pray separately, many by inserting slips of paper between the wall’s massive blocks.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

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Unpaired words are words that, at first glance, seem to have an obvious, related word. You’d think an unpaired word would have an opposite word based on the usual rules of English etymology. Sure, you can be “nonchalant,” but can you be “chalant”? Although you’d think the answer is, “Sure, I guess,” “chalant” is not a word; it’s an example of an unpaired word.

Have you ever felt “disheveled”? Welcome to my life. These words don’t play by the rules, and here’s why: if something is “disheveled,” then surely something else can be “sheveled,” right? Nope — “sheveled” is not a word. Not only is “disheveled” an example of an unpaired word, but it is also a special example called an “orphaned negative.” An orphaned negative has a prefix or suffix like “un-” or “-less” that would lead you to believe you could drop the prefix or suffix to get a word that means the opposite. Other examples include dismayed, disambiguate and irritate.

The more you search “is (fill in the blank) a word?” in the context of unpaired words, the more you’ll find that the answer is, “Yeah, but no one uses the word anymore.” What I mean by this, for example, is that “innocent” does have a base word, “nocent,” which means “harmful” or “guilty.” The same goes for words including overwhelm/whelm, debunk/bunk, unkempt/kempt, unwieldy/ wieldy and ruthless/ruthful. These words are akin to the socks you find near the dryer six months after losing them.

Before I leave you today, I have to address Michael Scott’s famous unpaired words from “The Office.” In separate lines, he uses the word “gruntled” to claim his employees aren’t “disgruntled,” and “a little stitious” to contrast himself from someone who is “superstitious.” In the case of “gruntled,” it is a real, although uncommon, word.

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