December 20, 2022 — Lawrence/Geist

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Local mom spreads colon cancer awareness

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

For many people, cancer is a difficult topic to broach. But according to cancer survivor Megan Leahy, the topic of colon cancer is even more taboo.

AWARENESS

A longtime Fishers resident, Leahy, 42, was diagnosed with colon cancer in July. Without a history of cancer in the family, her diagnosis was a surprise that rattled the Leahy family. Now, Leahy’s mission is to tell her story and spread the word about the importance of getting screened for colon cancer.

Prior to her family’s move to Indiana from Illinois 14 years ago, Leahy, who is in remission worked in law enforcement. She had to retire to care for her newborn daughter, Ronyn, now 14 years old and a freshman at Fishers High School, who was born with a laryngeal cleft — a medical condition where the patient has an opening between their larynx and esophagus.

“My dad was a cop, my mom was a nurse,” Leahy said. “So, helping people has always been kind of our thing, which is why I’m trying to spread the word about the importance of talking about cancer. People need to know about it and not be afraid to talk about it.”

When the warning signs of cancer appeared, Leahy didn’t know what they meant.

“At first, I was just really tired and taking a lot of naps, which was weird because that’s not me,” she said. “I was also losing a lot of blood during my period. I told my mom about it last Christmas, and she recommended that I go see my doctor.”

In March, Leahy saw her primary care doctor for a yearly checkup. She mentioned her symptoms and had blood and stool tests run to check for abnormalities.

Leahy’s iron levels were extremely low, and doctors found blood in her stool — both indicators of a major gastrointestinal issue. Her doctor sent her to a gastrointestinal specialist, who ordered a colonoscopy in July. That day, Leahy received her diagnosis of colon cancer.

“I was diagnosed the Wednesday before we left for our first vacation in a while,” Leahy said. “It was diagnosis (on) Wednesday, oncologist appointment Thursday, surgeon meeting on Friday, and we left for vacation on Saturday. The kids found out while we were in Mexico.”

In August, Leahy had surgery to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy treat-

ments in September. Each round of chemo, Leahy said, brought about its own side effects.

“Every round has its own symptoms, like neuropathy, constipation, diarrhea, brain fog or dizziness,” Leahy said. “I did chemo every day for two weeks and then had a week off. But during that week off, I would have a number of different issues, like intense swelling in my knee or really bad constipation. But I think that’s what a lot of people don’t like to talk about with colon cancer, because it’s embarrassing to talk about your butt.”

The emotions surrounding Leahy’s diagnosis and post-cancer journey within the family were difficult, as expected. Leahy said that for her, the experience got lost in the process of going through the steps to heal.

“For me, personally, I still haven’t really dealt with the fact that I had cancer,” she said. “It was just one more thing to check off the list because I was so busy. But there’s a group called the Cancer Support Community, and they offer free counseling for patients and their families. Now that I’m coming to the end of my healing journey, I’ve been trying to mentally and emotionally deal with my diagnosis.”

Leahy’s husband, Tom, a senior forensic structural engineer at American Structurepoint Inc., was most upset that he couldn’t “fix” it.

“It’s been really hard for my husband because, as he says, he’s ‘a fixer,’” Leahy said. “That’s what he does for work, and he was upset that he couldn’t fix this. It’s hard for him to watch when I’m in pain.”

Leahy said that her children have done “as well as to be expected.” The key, Leahy said, is an open line of communication.

“I let both kids know what’s going on,” Leahy said. “It helps them not feel so in the dark.”

Leahy wants to spread awareness about the rising number of colon cancer cases in people under the recommended screening age of 50. As of now, there is no known cause of colon cancer.

“We don’t understand a lot about the causes, the biology or how to prevent early onset of the disease,” said Phil Daschner, a program director in the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Biology. “And that’s important to learn more about because it may affect (approaches for) the treatment and survivorship of early onset colon cancer.”

Leahy recommends people get screened for colon cancer at 45 years old or earlier.

“It’s important to get screened and to take care of yourself,” Leahy said. “Don’t put it off, especially moms. For those who are going through a diagnosis, be sure to advocate for yourself. If you feel like something is wrong or something needs to be done that hasn’t been done yet, tell someone. And stay positive. As hard as it is, stay positive and find someone that you can talk to — a fellow patient, a support group, a counselor, anything.”

To follow Leahy and her remission journey, follow @meganscancer on Instagram.

BY THE NUMBERS

According to the American Cancer Society, there were 106,180 new cases of colon cancer in the U.S. in 2022.

From 2013 to 2017, incidence rates dropped by about 1 percent each year. But the downward trend is mostly in older adults and masks rising incidence among younger adults since at least the mid-1990s. From 2012 through 2016, it increased every year by 2 percent in people younger than 50 and 1 percent in people 50 to 64.

The Leahy family celebrated their family vacation in July of 2022, immediately following Megan’s diagnosis. (Photo courtesy of Megan Leahy)

Lawrence to put $1.5 million in road improvements

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

FOREST GLEN STUDENTS CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

The City of Lawrence was awarded $757,922.46 on Dec. 6 by the Community Crossing Matching Grant Program, which is a partnership between the Indiana Dept. of Transportation and Hoosier Communities.

Lawrence will match the grant for a total of more than $1.5 million in road improvement projects in 2023.

INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith recognized local governments awarded state matching funds for local road construction projects through the 2022 Community Crossings program. Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier, Smith and state and local officials celebrated the awards with a ceremony at The Garrison in Lawrence.

“Back in 2016, there had been very little paving done in Lawrence for several years,” Collier said. “So, as I looked at my budget and what it would cost us to be able to catch up

with the paving we had to do, the Community Crossings Matching Grants Program allowed us to allocate our money to other city projects. Because of that, we received an A+ S&P rating, seeing many companies and jobs move into our growing area.”

Launched in 2016, the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides funding to cities, towns and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and bridges.

City officials display a replica grant check. From left, Mayor Steve Collier, Deputy Mayor Dave Hofmann, Director of the Streets Department Jim Heneghan, City Controller Tyler Douthit and City Clerk Kathy Walton. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)

Forest Glen Elementary School celebrated its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival breakfast Dec. 2. Students dressed in traditional clothing and danced in celebration of Hispanic heritage. The event invited the public to celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, music and the Spanish language. Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, MSDLT Supt. Shawn A. Smith, MSDLT school board members, Forest Glen teachers and parents were among those who attended the event. (Photo courtesy of Forest Glen Elementary School)

For more information or to donate, visit crossroadsbsa.org/govlunch.

Community Health Network reinstates mask policy

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

porary visitor restrictions would take effect at all its hospitals because of an increase in flu cases across Indiana.

The temporary visitor restrictions at all its hospitals include:

• No visitors with flu-like illness, fever or cough.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Community Health Network has reinstated its mask policy for caregivers, patients and visitors because of a steep rise in COVID-19, flu and RSV patients at its hospitals.

The mask requirement, which took effect Dec. 12, is being implemented at all sites of care throughout central Indiana, according to the hospital system.

“We are seeing more COVID, flu and RSV patients in our hospitals. They are filling up with respiratory patients,” said Dr. Robin Ledyard, chief medical officer for Community Health Network. “Because of that, we are reinstating a mask requirement within our hospitals. So, if you do come to visit, you will be asked to wear a mask again in both the hospitals and in the office-based setting.”

The mask mandate comes a week after Community Health Network said that tem-

• No visitors under age 18.

• Only an immediate family or partner will be allowed to see patients.

• No more than two visitors at a time per patient.

• Visitors must wear a mask in a patient’s room when requested.

• Those with influenza/respiratory symptoms may not visit.

Ledyard encouraged people who are sick to contact their primary care provider.

“Our emergency departments are very, very busy with sick people and we value your time. So, we really think it’s best if you can call first, get some guidance on where to go,” Ledyard said.

For more, visit ecommunity.com/ visitor-guidelines-covid-19-flu.

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Barla Golf Academy premiers new innovative tech

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

Barla Golf Academy hosted an open house event Dec. 10 to display its recently renovated and expanded space.

Award next month for teaching from the Ferris State alumni PGM program. The award is a special recognition given to a PGM alumni who has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor. According to Barla, it is the highest award given to graduates.

SPORTS

Founded in 2016 at 14660 Herriman Blvd., Suite 600, in Noblesville, Barla Golf Academy expanded its facility to more than 4,000 square feet in March. The expansion included four custom-built, pro-level simulator screens, each with new GCQuad launch monitors from Foresight Sports. The PGA-certified indoor training facility opened to the public for guests to tour the academy’s state-of-theart facility and take a test drive to experience the facility’s game-changing training.

Owner Scott Barla is a 1994 graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University. He is a PGA-certified coach who has worked with amateur golfers across central Indiana.

“I’ve been a PGA member since 1996, so I’m a quarter-century PGA member,” Barla said. “I really love the sport and love what I do.”

Barla’s experience as a golf instructor includes teaching a nationally recognized inner-city youth program in Detroit and other PGA of America adult teaching initiatives. He taught at Skokie Park District’s premier outdoor double-decker range, the East Bank Club in downtown Chicago, and at the Weber Park Par Three.

Barla will receive the Bill Strausbaugh

Barla Golf Academy’s state-of-the-art facilities include GCQuad launch monitors, which are the world’s most accurate, versatile and complete launch monitors on the market. As the only launch monitor in the industry to employ quadrascopic imaging, the GCQuad delivers the most accurate detailed picture of ball-and-club head performance analysis.

Cameras track the swing of the club, according to coach Rachel Johnson.

“The GCQuad watches the actual swing,” Johnson said. “By doing that, it tracks the spin, speed, distance, tilt and rotation of the ball to create a super realistic experience.”

Barla Golf Academy also offers in-house custom club fitting, repairs and a “trade in, trade up” program for junior golfers. The program allows junior golfers to trade in old clubs to upgrade to clubs that best fit their needs.

“People come here for different reasons,” Barla said. “Someone could come in who just wants to stay sharp in the winter, others come in to get better. Some want to play competitive golf, and our facility is a way for them to practice. Whatever it is, we’re here to help.”

For more about Barla Golf Academy, visit barlagolfacademy.com.

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Barla Golf Academy has included new GCQuad launch monitors from Foresight Sports in its recent expansion. (Photo by Rebecca Fending)

Mt. Vernon senior tight end earns state position award

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Being named the top tight end in Indiana high school football wasn’t on Mt. Vernon senior George Burhenn’s radar before the season.

“I forgot there was even an award at the beginning of the season, but then I saw that this would be pretty cool to win if I perform how I should,” Burhenn said.

Burhenn recently was named the Indiana Football Coaches Association Mr. Football Position Award winner for tight end.

The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Burhenn caught 38 passes for 784 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 16 carries for 127 yards and one touchdown for Mt. Vernon (6-4).

“He had a huge year for us with the production on the offensive side of the ball and special teams,” Marauders coach Vince Lidy said.

As a junior, Burhenn had 28 receptions for 443 yards for the Marauders (14-1), who

MEET GEORGE BURHENN

Favorite athlete: Taysom Hill

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite movie: “The Wolf of Wolf Street”

Ideal vacation spot: Aruba

won the Class 4A state title in 2021.

Lidy said Burhenn was a difference-maker as a junior, but the team had more offensive weapons. This past season, Lidy said teams prepared to stop Burhenn. In practice, Lidy said they prepared for Burhenn to be double-teamed.

“He was super coachable as we put him

Mt. Vernon tight end George Burhenn, 81, was named the Indiana Football Coaches Association Mr. Football Position Award. (Photo courtesy of Stacy Muffler)

anywhere from a running back, to a slot back, to tight end to wideout,” Lidy said. “ Burhenn said he has made the most im-

provement with his versatility.

“I improved on all my weaknesses, like blocking and running after the catch,” he said.

Burhenn also played safety, sharing the position with another player.

“Once we started playing the better teams, I was basically playing the whole game,” he said.

Burhenn, a hurdler on the track and field team, averaged 18.9 yards on kickoff returns and 19.5 yards on punt returns last season.

“Returning kicks is always a dream to do, and you don’t see many big guys like me doing it, so it was pretty fun,” he said.

Burhenn said has committed to play football for Purdue University, but with the recent coaching change, he is keeping his options open. Coach Jeff Brohm left Purdue to take the University of Louisville coaching job, and several staff members have left with him. Former University of Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters was named Purdue’s coach Dec. 13.”

“I’ll probably check out Louisville a little bit because the coaches I know are there, but I’ll talk with my family and see what is best for me,” Burhenn said.

I’M BACK TO LIVING A NORMAL LIFE.

For Jay, the thing that pained him most wasn’t his back, it was living within the limits his back pain set for him. Skipping workouts. Contorting to pick up a shoe. Avoiding playing with Agnes. Now that Goodman Campbell physicians treated not only his pain, but the underlying spine issues that caused it, Jay is back to living the life he loves.

Learn more about Jay and his story at GoodmanCampbell.com.

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Burhenn

School board members sign off

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

Lawrence Township Board of Education members Reginald McGregor and Richard Freije said their farewells at the Dec. 12 meeting — the final meeting before the newly elected board members begin their roles in January.

EDUCATION

McGregor, board president, who did not win reelection, said serving on the board of education was “an honor.”

“Such an honor to serve with a dedicated leader,” said McGregor, referring to Supt. of Lawrence Township Schools Shawn A. Smith. “The journey continues.”

During his time on the board, McGregor paired his full-time profession as an engineering manager at Rolls-Royce and his role as board president to oversee K-12 STEM initiatives at the company, the Collegiate Co-op Program and Early Career Engineering Leadership Development Programs.

Smith lauded the contributions of McGregor and Freije, who also did not win reelection.

“I’m so proud to celebrate two outstand-

ing servant leaders who have dedicated eight years of service to the Board of Education,” Smith said. “(I’m) grateful for the leadership of both Reginald McGregor and Dick Freije.”

Marta Lawrence and Jessica Dunn will replace Freije and McGregor on the board, respectively. Lawrence said she looks forward to preparing students for the workforce, while Dunn plans to focus on supporting learning for each student in the district.

Both will begin their roles at the next board meeting on Jan. 9, 2023.

Reginald McGregor makes closing remarks about his time on the school board. From left, board member Amy Norman, Richard Freije and board president Reginald McGregor. (Photo courtesy of Supt. Shawn A. Smith)

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LPD is hiring — Open enrollment for the Lawrence Police Dept. opened Oct. 19 with the hopes of hiring new officers by March of 2023. The first 20 eligible interest form submissions sent to Lawrence Police Dept. will have the first opportunity to participate. To learn more, visit www.joinlawrencepd.com.

Princess Program applications — The 500 Festival is accepting applications for the 2023 500 Festival Princess Program. Applications are available at 500Festival.com/ Princess. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Jan. 8, 2023. The program provides 33 women from Indiana colleges and universities with the opportunity to make an impact during their college years as ambassadors of the 500 Festival and its mission to enrich lives and positively impact the community. Each 500 Festival Princess will also receive a $1,000 scholarship.

United Way seeking volunteers for ReadUP program — United Way of Central Indiana is seeking volunteers for its ReadUP program. The program sends individuals to elementary schools across the region to read with third graders who are behind on their reading skills. Volunteers who are interested must complete a background check and a one-hour training session. For more information, visit www.uwci.org/readup.

State’s cutest dogs — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corp. and Indiana’s First Dog, Henry, are searching for adorable dogs in great locations across the state through the Visit Indiana Cutest Dog Photo Contest. A different winner will be selected every week for one year. Each winning dog will get a note from Indiana’s first dog, an exclusive ‘More To Discover IN Indiana’ dog bandana, a feature as one of the Cutest Dogs IN Indiana on the Visit Indiana social channels. To enter, upload a photo or video of your dog to Instagram, tag @VisitIndiana and use the hashtag #DogsINIndiana. Entries must include the location where the photo was taken.

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

Fishers residents may not realize an accomplished major-league eater calls the city home. With several previous wins to his credit, John Gebhard earned another at the ninth annual St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest Dec. 3 on Georgia Street in Indianapolis.

COMPETITION

A member of Major League Eating, an organization that arranges sanctioned competitive eating events, Gebhard won his head-to-head battle against fellow professional eater Andrew Kogutkiewicz of Racine, Wis. Defending champion Joey Chestnut, ranked No. 1 in the world by Major League Eating, also competed in the event and placed fourth. A Westfield resident, Chestnut is the defending Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion and has won that event 15 times.

Gebhard, 45, is an aerospace engineer at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis. He first dabbled in competitive eating in 2017.

“The first (eating competition) I ever competed in was a hot dog-eating contest

at Jellystone Campground at Lake Monroe,” Gebhard said. “I kind of just started doing it to see if I could. I won so easily.”

The “easy” hotdog eating competition was a catalyst for the rest of Gebhard’s Major League Eating career.

The eating champion said he plans to continue his competitive eating career to represent his city.

“I love representing Fishers at every contest,” Gebhard said. “It makes it that much more special and encourages me to do my best.“

John Gebhard celebrates his win over Andrew Kogutkiewicz at the Indianapolis St. Elmo’s Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest on Dec. 3. (Photo by Dave Plumier)

Local toddler spreads joy with musical talent

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

A lover of classic and alternative rock, Atticus plays drums, sings and has many of the attributes of a future rock ‘n’ roll front man — qualities he’s shown since he was a baby, according to his grandmother, Brigitte Gates.

Not far removed from the cradle, Atticus — whose family requested his last name not be published because of his age — is only 3. But his family is convinced that a musical career is on the Lawrence toddler’s horizon.

Appreciation for music, after all, runs in the family.

“We’re a very musically diverse family,” said Gates, the benefits coordinator for Lawrence Township Schools. “Atticus’ mom (Riann) listens to jazz, his dad listens to hip-hop, and his aunt is very into Queen. It’s kind of all over the map. Atticus loves to listen and dance to any type of music.”

Music has been a large part of the family since Riann was a child.

“While our kids were growing up, my husband and I always had music playing,” Gates said. “I mean, we didn’t really watch TV. It was more music playing in the background. So, we did the same with Atticus since he’s the only grandchild. And he really took a liking to his mom’s jazz music. He could tell who the artist was based on what instrument was playing.”

Gates said musical talent does run in the family, as Atticus’ great-grandfather and uncle both played guitar. Other family members have played in regular group sessions with homemade maracas made of rice and bottles.

“Atticus loves to encourage the family to make music together,” Gates said. “He passes out the tambourine and homemade rice and bottle maracas for the family. He uses a curling rod as his microphone. It’s a regular family gathering.”

When he was almost 2 years old, Atticus began listening to his favorite alternative rock performer, Dave Grohl, of the Foo Fighters.

“He couldn’t pronounce his Fs, so Atticus would request the ‘Too Tighters,’” Gates said. “He really took a liking to them and would memorize the lyrics of songs after only listening to them two or three times.”

The little drummer went so far with his adoration of the Foo Fighters that during a visit with Santa, he said his name was Dave instead of Atticus.

“Atticus got up on Santa’s lap and told him his name was Dave, as in Dave Grohl,” Gates said. “He told Santa that he wanted a blue Gibson guitar and everything.”

Although he displayed advanced skills at an early age, Atticus has improved dramatically since being paired with his music teacher, Ed Gaus.

Gaus, owner of Bongo Boy Music School

in Indianapolis, was recommended as a teacher and mentor for Atticus. At first, Gaus was hesitant to teach Atticus because the child was only 2 1/2 at the time, but Gaus changed his mind after watching videos of Atticus performing. Since then, the two have been a match made in musical heaven.

“Atticus can be slow to warm up to people,” Gates said. “But he was immediately taken with Ed. I think just because Ed lets Atticus’ talent come through. (Atticus) chooses three songs to play at their weekly appointment and Ed just lets him play.

“He’s helping teach him how to work in more beats and keep time with the music.”

Gaus mentors children in the foster care system. Often, he said, those children return as adults to catch up and share where his mentorship took them.

“It’s all about never losing that spirit,” Gaus said. “I tell him to always play and always have fun.”

Gates said Gaus constantly encourages Atticus, which is part of what makes the relationship between the two so special.

Atticus’ musical talent reaches beyond the practice studio. It pulls the family together, according to Gates.

“The music is a constant,” Gates said. “As Atticus grows, music has been a way that each family member stays engaged with him. It really pulls us together.”

Given Atticus’ talent and supportive family, Gates believes that “the sky is the limit.”

“As a grandparent, you see things in a different way than you did with your kids,” Gates said. “The sky is the limit, and I truly mean that. This child can do whatever he wants to do with his mindset and charisma. He’s a great kid to be around.

“I think that he may dabble in different instruments, but his true passion is being the frontman or singer, even while playing guitar and drums. He’ll likely start putting on performances soon. Whatever he does, he’s going to make people smile.”

ON THE COVER: Atticus pauses mid-drum session with music teacher Ed Gaus. (Photo courtesy of Brigitte Gates.)

ROCKIN’ YOUNG

Several successful musicians found fame young and started their music careers much younger in life. Examples include:

STEVIE WONDER

Wonder became famous at age 12 with his first No. 1 hit, “Fingertips,” in 1963. At 13, he had a No. 1 on the Billboard charts and is still the youngest solo artist to top the charts.

PETER FRAMPTON

Frampton joined The Herd at 16, and at 18, he joined Steve Marriott’s new band, Humble Pie. He continued to enjoy a successful solo career and is best known for the live album, “Frampton Comes Alive,” and his usage of a talk box while playing guitar.

THE RUNAWAYS

Comprised of Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Sandy West, Jackie Fox and Lita Ford, the age range in The Runaways was 15 to 17. The band got a record deal with Mercury Records in 1976 and released its self-titled debut album that year. The Runaways played sold-out shows in Japan and were one of the top acts there. Jett had a successful solo career after being in The Runaways with hits such as “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Bad Reputation.”

From left, Atticus, “Aunt JoJo” Jordan, Atticus’ mother Riann and grandmother Brigitte Gates celebrate the holidays with festive lights. (Photos courtesy of Brigitte Gates.)

Music teacher Ed Gaus and Atticus finish up a rock session.

ESSAY

Crime and punishment?

Commentary by Terry Anker

While most of us are preparing for “peace on Earth” and “goodwill toward men,” there are others who remain vigilant of the vagrancies of the darker side of our humanity. The Islamic Republic of Iran recently vented its retribution by sentencing 400 of its errant citizens to hard time in prison for their roles in civil disobedience. Better, one can assume, than the fate of Mohsen Shekari, who was put to death this month for impeding traffic while holding a knife. While details from the trial, if there was one, are not clear, he was accused of injuring an Iranian paramilitary officer, but the execution was the result of Shekari’s “waging war against God.”

Shekari and the thousands of others like him protested the regime. They protested living conditions for women and minorities in their nation. And they protested for a voice in their own governance. It is unclear what evidence was used to show his defiance of the ruling class. As far as Western journalists have been able to uncover, even if offended, God has remained largely quiet on the claims.

Some honorable readers will take the side of the caliphate, suggesting that good order leads to a just society. Others will decidedly be aligned with the protesters, fighting to remind us that no one person has a lock on the word or intention of the divine. The equilibrium between freedom and responsibility is perennially swaying. A bit closer to home, the question of riot or police state might be anchored to a different mooring, but the claims of righteousness must likewise be limited. Regardless of one’s personal theories of relativity, can we find balance when the punishments are so great, or the restraint is too little?

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There will be blood

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

When it comes to blood draws, I am a wimp. A baby. A big fat scaredy cat. For someone who’s birthed four children, undergone extensive hernia repair surgery, and more recently, had cortisone aggressively jabbed into her shoulder socket, you’d think I’d be able to handle a tiny needle prick. But no. If I could, I’d run for the hills every single time, like the chicken I am.

Unfortunately, my one and only primary care physician of 20-plus years retired (Oh. Dr. M, why have you forsaken me?), forcing me to find a replacement. And my new person insisted on a full lab panel since my last workup was literally ancient history: “We can do them right here. You can come in the morning. Remember to fast!”

Ugh. Fine. I returned the next day, overdramatically weak from hunger and nauseous from anxiety, hoping for a stay of execution. Not to be fooled or deterred, the nurse whisked me into a private room where I could lie down and keep an ice pack under my neck. Clearly, there’d be no fainting (or avoiding the scheduled and consensual medical stabbing) on her watch. Curse you, wise woman!

To her credit, it was over quickly, though she missed on her first try and then proceeded to inform me that my veins “really roll.” (Cue gag). And later, the crook of my arm looked like a disturbed copperhead, or “Twilight’s” Edward Cullen had landed a bite. Nonetheless, I survived, without barfing or visibly crying, so I guess that’s a win.

Hi. My name is Danielle. And I’m a coward when it comes to blood draws. Bawk, bawk.

Peace out.

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“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”

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I’ll never guess what

I got you for Christmas

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

what it is. I’m the one who doesn’t have a clue.”

“It doesn’t seem right to tell you. That’s not in keeping with the spirit of giving, Dick.”

HUMOR

Over the past 20 years, I have written more than a few humor columns about the holiday season. Below is my favorite one and is pretty much exactly what happened. In December of 2016, a UPS truck pulled up to our curb and we were eager to see what was in store for us. Actually, nothing was in a store. We bought everything online that year.

The driver struggled with a carton the size of a big-screen TV. He maneuvered it to the front porch, and I went outside to look at it.

“Who’s it for?” my wife, Mary Ellen, asked.

It was addressed to me, but that could have been misleading. When a delivery is made, we are not sure who ordered it and who the gift is for. If the wrong person opens it, well, there goes the surprise on Christmas morning.

“It’s addressed to me,” I told her. “But I have no recollection of ordering anything so big. Maybe you ordered it?”

My wife thought for a moment, and so began the weirdest conversation in our 34year marriage.

“Dick, I know what it is. It’s that special item I mentioned months ago that I wanted for Christmas. You said you found it in a catalog. Don’t you remember? I’m so excited! Thank you.”

“I have absolutely no idea what it is. Can you give me a hint?”

“No, I can’t. That would ruin the surprise.” “Ruin my surprise? It’s supposed to be your surprise. But you already know

“OK, how about you whisper softly in my ear, and I promise I won’t tell you what you said.”

It scared me a little that for a brief moment this actually made sense to me. It was driving me crazy that I had no memory of what I bought her.

“Is it a high-tech item?” I asked.

“Not really,” Mary Ellen said.

“Do you plug it in?” “No.”

“Is it artwork?”

“No, and I don’t want to play anymore. If you guess it, I’ll have nothing to look forward to on Christmas morning. I want to see the expression on your face when I open it.”

When Mary Ellen went out grocery shopping, I opened the box. It was a really neat present. I don’t think I have ever been happier with something I bought my wife. Before Mary Ellen got home, I resealed it, gift-wrapped it and placed it under the tree.  Of course, now we both knew what was in the package. It will still be a surprise on Christmas morning, so long as we can both keep a secret.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

I don’t think I have ever been happier with something I bought my wife.

– DICK WOLFSIE

More regulation won’t increase housing supply

Commentary by Lynne Petersen

Hoosiers are generally a pragmatic lot. We let the East and West coasts try the new ideas and policies first. We would rather see how long the fad lasts before spending our time and money to join the crowd.

All states, including Indiana, are facing a “perfect storm” of increased costs for building new apartment units to meet demand. Supply chain problems, the cost of materials and skilled labor, and well-intentioned regulatory hurdles that exacerbate the primary issue, have combined to create severe apartment supply shortages.

Hoosiers who fall below 80 percent of the area median income ($45,950 for individuals and $65,600 for a family of four) have access to federal programs that make finding an affordable apartment within reach. That is called “subsidized housing.” Cities are struggling, however, to increase the supply of “workforce housing” for those families who do not qualify for any federal housing programs. True to form, many local governments have rushed to “solve” the problem by passing “rent control” ordinances, which essentially prohibit landlords from raising rents by more than 3 percent in any given year. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, the medicine is killing the patient.

Misguided policymakers (none in Indiana) over the past two years have discovered what Hoosier common sense already tells us: More regulation of housing will not increase its supply. After passing onerous referenda or overreaching laws, the market has taught policymakers, in many cases, to drastically scale back policies. In locales

from Oregon to Connecticut to Florida, city councils have changed course and are returning to market-based incentives for increasing the supply of rental units. They are scaling back regulations and instead collaborating with apartment developers to identify areas where more housing is needed, and then reducing red tape to spur delivering new units to the middle-income earners clamoring for more housing options.

Despite the increase in the number of multifamily developments in Hamilton County, the occupancy has remained strong, demonstrating the increased desire for multifamily housing in a growing area. Allowing more development will increase competition and keep rents affordable.

A recent national survey of apartment developers by the National Multifamily Housing Council concluded that 87.5 percent of developers steer clear of cities with rent control ordinances when planning new projects. The only sure way to hold down rents charged for rental units is to increase the supply of the product.

There is an immediate need for an estimated 3.8 million new rental units nationwide, and passing heavy-handed regulations, including rent control, is not a solution. The Indiana Apartment Association looks forward to working with city councils and legislators to encourage the expansion of the rental housing supply.

Together, we can make sure the “prescription” actually cures the illness.

Lynne Petersen is a Carmel resident and president of the Indiana Apartment Association.

Local yoga studio to celebrate 12 years

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

With the new year just around the corner, people may be looking for an introduction to exercise. According to local yoga studio owner Erin Smith, yoga is a great place to start.

YOGA

Flourish Yoga + Wellness will celebrate its 12th anniversary in January at 10138 Brooks School Rd. in Fishers, just north of the Geist Reservoir. Smith, 44, has been the owner and instructor of the studio since 2014. Now, she looks forward to introducing people to yoga in the new year.

“Our amazing and knowledgeable team of instructors are here to serve our community,” Smith said. “We share our love of yoga in a safe and supportive space, and we believe the more people practicing yoga in this world, the better.”

According to Smith, the practice of yoga has “countless” benefits for a person. From finding peace to gaining strength, she believes yoga is for everyone.

“Yoga provides countless benefits for the body, mind and spirit,” Smith said. “Yoga improves strength, flexibility and balance. It supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy weight loss and quality sleep. It also helps with low back pain relief and can ease arthritis symptoms. Yoga benefits heart health and can provide energy and brighter moods–all a part of better self care.”

Flourish offers a variety of weekly classes that yogis can attend virtually or in the studio. Classes include warm yoga (instruct-

Erin Smith, owner and instructor of Flourish Yoga + Wellness, looks forward to celebrating 12 years at its Geist location. (Photo courtesy of Erin Smith)

ed in a 90-degree room), hot yoga (100-degree room), gentle yoga, yin yoga and restorative yoga. Smith recommends the Intro to Yoga series for beginners, which will be held on Mondays from Jan. 2 to Jan. 30.

“Intro to Yoga rotates on our schedule,” Smith said. “All of our non-heated options are beginner friendly, too. We have a onetime offer which is great for new students: two weeks of unlimited yoga at a discounted price. This allows them to explore the different styles of yoga and experience a variety of teachers to find the perfect fit.”

Smith encourages students to bring a yoga mat and any props, like blocks, straps, bolsters or blankets. For heated classes, she recommends bringing water and a towel. Mats, props and water are available for purchase at the studio.

For more, visit flourishyoga.biz.

DISPATCHES

Healthier bread— Like it or not, bread just isn’t that good for you, especially white bread. Even though whole grain bread is a better option, it is still low in nutrients. Now, though, there is a healthy bread substitute. Called Barely Bread, it’s a soy-, yeast- and gluten-free, paleo-friendly bread substitute that actually tastes a lot like real bread.

Source: MSN.com

Better way to take meds — Some medicines are better absorbed by the body if taken sublingually. This means the medicine is placed under your tongue and held there until it is absorbed. It can go directly into

the bloodstream without being digested first.

Source: The Alternative Advisor

Air pollution and dementia— A large new study provides evidence that invisible air pollution such as that emitted by cars, trucks and power plants might be responsible for more than 1 in 5 cases of dementia. This is because microscopic particles generated by fossil fuels get into our bodies directly - they go from your nose right into your brain. Cells in the brain treat these particles as invaders and react with inflammatory responses.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com

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Westfield youth is served in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

How much fun is Fender Brokamp having while performing in “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre?

“If you can describe touching a rainbow, that’s how much fun,” he said. “It’s really a great experience.”

Brokamp, 11, is one of three Westfield youngsters in the Beef & Boards’ show, which began Nov. 25 and ends Dec. 23. The others are Allie Stacy, 7, and Greta Shambarger, 10.

This is a new experience for Brokamp, who plays Young Harry and Tommy.

“I’ve never done a nonmusical before,” said Brokamp, a Westfield Intermediate School fifth-grader. “Even if you do get to do the same role twice, a new director would do it differently, and that makes theater really cool. Even if the director does do it the same, you get to perfect it even more than you did last time, and that makes it really cool.”

Prior to getting the part, Brokamp had only seen bits and pieces of the 1946 movie, which the play is based on. When rehearsals started, Brokamp saw the movie.

Brokamp said balancing school with rehearsal can be tough, but it’s worth it.

“The rehearsals are a little longer, so those got a little hairy, but now that we’re in the full swing of shows, it’s smoother,” he said.

Brokamp said he has enjoyed acting with the adults and other younger performers.

“You can learn from anyone,” he said. “Everyone teaches, no matter how small or tall.”

Brokamp has been in two national commercials and several plays for Christian Youth Theater, Civic Theatre and Tipton Community Theatre.

Stacy, a St. Maria Goretti School second-grader, plays Zuzu.

“I like that I have a famous line, ‘Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings,’” she said.

Stacy said the experience has been “really fun because I have made so many

friends and I love being on stage.”

Stacy performed in the Broadway national tour of “Waitress.”

“I take voice lessons and have been in shows at Youth Inspirations Theatre. I take acting classes at Civic (Theatre) and dance classes at Dance Innovations,” Stacy said. “Last summer, I was accepted into the Broadway Artists Alliance in New York City and went there for a summer intensive program. I’ve also been in a short film and two commercials, thanks to Talent Fusion.”

Shambarger, a Shamrock Spring Elementary School fourth-grader, plays Young Violet.

“I like that I get to wear a wig in one scene,” Shambarger said. “I like that I’m in the ensemble also, so I get to wear a lot of costumes. Also, Young Violet is the perfect character for me to play because

I played Veruca (in ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’), Miss Andrew (in ‘Mary Poppins’) and Miss Han-

nigan (in ‘Annie KIDS’), and Violet is kind of similar to those parts.”

Shambarger was only familiar with the movie version.

“But now that I know of it, it’s probably my favorite play,” she said. “I love having friends in the cast to hang with backstage between scenes. Also, I like that I’m on stage more than I originally thought I would be.”

Shambarger has previously acted with several theater groups, including Christian Youth Theater. She has taken classes at Jr. Civic Theatre, and this is her first time with Beef & Boards.

“I’ve only been in one other show with adults, which was ‘Matilda the Musical’ at Tipton Community Theatre, where I played Lavender, Matilda’s best friend,” Shambarger said. “It’s fun to be in a show with adults because it makes me feel more professional.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

“It’s a Wonderful Life” runs through Dec. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘A

CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL’

Civic Theatre presents “A Christmas Story, The Musical” through Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘HANDEL’S MESSIAH’

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will perform “Handel’s Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCHES

ATI’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ to return — Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced the return of “Million Dollar Quartet” June 16-17, 2023 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets went on sale Dec. 19. “Million Dollar Quartet” is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session when Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley for one unforgettable night. Because of this special event, Actors Theatre of Indiana will postpone its production of “The Mountaintop,” which was scheduled for February 2023. Season subscribers and single-ticket holders who have already purchased their tickets will have the opportunity to exchange them for “Million Dollar Quartet.” For more, visit atistage.org.

Heartland Film adds board members — Heartland Film, a nonprofit arts organization, has added six board members. They are Gabe Connell, founder of HotBox Pizza LLC; Fred Lockett, DJ Lockstar; Kristi Lee, news director & co-host of “The Bob and Tom Show”; Karen Mangia, vice president of customer and market insights, salesforce; Amy Pauszek, producer, publicist, photographer; and Susie Townsend, chief destination experience officer, Visit Indy.

PLAY

From left, Fender Brokamp, Greta Shambarger and Allie Stacy perform in “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

Where’s Amy?

Where’s Amy attends Marie Osmond concert

Krissy Oeff (Geist) and Mike Kueper (Fishers) attended the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Dec. 4 “Holiday Pops! 2022” concert with special guests Josh Kaufman and Leah Crane at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The CSO was joined by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and Expressenz Dance Center. Carmel City Council member Jeff Worrell was the emcee. The concert included holiday favorites, dancing and a surprise visit by Santa. For more, visit carmelsymphony. org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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

David and Susan Hunnicutt (Geist area attended the Dec. 10 “Marie Osmond: A Symphonic Christmas Tour” at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The gold- and platinum-selling recording artist and TV personality won the audience over with her beautiful, powerful voice, flashy diamond-studded wardrobe, and festive Christmas favorites, along with a little bit of country and rock ‘n’ roll hits. For more about upcoming events, visit thecenterpresents.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

A savory fish story

three delicious options:

It’s the holidays, which means that we are in peak gnoshing season. In our family, we bust out all sorts of fun foods around Christmas and New Year’s. Sometimes on New Year’s we will get extra fancy with a bit of caviar to go with the sparkling wine. So, what is caviar, you ask? Well, true caviar only comes from sturgeon. The purists would say that it only comes from wild sturgeons, but let’s be honest, that isn’t sustainable. Today, only a small percentage of caviar is harvested from the wild. The majority is farmed around the world, with 70 percent coming from China. Recently, I tasted through three different caviars from Astrea. Astrea Caviar happens to be produced in the Yunan Province of China. Sturgeon from there are raised in a spring-fed lake and live for 10 to 25 years. No chemicals or antibiotics are used, and their processes and techniques for producing high-quality caviar is very cool! When the eggs are extracted, they are washed, salted and aged for 1 to 4 months, which gives them additional complexity. If you’ve never had caviar, now is the time! Here are

Russian Oscietra Hybrid — Acipenser gueldenstaedtii and baerii sturgeon are crossed to make this hybrid sturgeon. The resulting caviar is rich and nutty, with a touch of sea brine. The texture is creamy as well.

Kalluga Hybrid — These sturgeon are a cross between Huso Dauricus and Acipenser Schrenckii sturgeon. The eggs are large, and it has a righteous buttery texture and flavor.

Grand Schrenckii — Also known as Amur Sturgeon, this is a tremendous caviar with great depth and complexity. The eggs are like the kalluga, if not a touch smaller. This caviar has an incredibly rich, nutty, and buttery flavor. Having tasted all three sideby-side, this caviar is mind-blowing.

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Goblin up self-indulgence

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Now, the Oxford English Dictionary is at it. In my previous column, I reported that “gaslighting” has been named the Word of the Year 2022 by the dictionary aficionados at Merriam-Webster. Each year, the Merriam-Webster dictionary chooses a word it believes captures a prevailing sentiment of the cultural zeitgeist. Not wanting to miss out on the lexical lingo retrospective, the OED is chiming in with its vote: “goblin mode.”

GRAMMAR GUY

goblin mode stormed the Twitter scene in February 2022 as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted across the U.S. and most of the world. As people emerged from their hidey-holes of prolonged social isolation, they decided to engage in oddly self-indulgent behaviors.

The OED defines goblin mode as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.”

The OED brought three words to an online vote: goblin mode, metaverse and the hashtag IStandWith. Goblin mode won, garnering 93 percent of the 340,000 votes.

On its face, the term sounds like something stolen from Dungeons and Dragons or World of Warcraft. There’s an ancient YouTube video where a user calling himself Leeroy Jenkins runs into an impossible battle against a dragon, armed with the confidence of 1,000 soldiers. To me, that would be “goblin mode.”

As it turns out, I’m wrong. In fact,

Goblin mode looks like eating the entire carton of Ben & Jerry’s while watching an entire season of “The Great British Baking Show.” It is playing video games until 3 a.m. on a Sunday night, fully aware that you have a budget review meeting at 9 in the morning. Goblin mode embraces our lazy and selfish impulses that don’t take tomorrow into account.

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

Visiting Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Commentary by Don Knebel

With the worst of Indiana winter approaching, today we begin a road trip through Israel and the Palestinian Territories, making a short visit to western Jordan. We will be on this trip for the next few months. Before starting, it is important to understand something about the geography of the land we will be visiting.

TRAVEL

The Judaean Hills in Israel.

The land occupied by Israel and the Palestinian Territories (Israel/Palestine), lying along the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, is surprisingly small in light of its enormous significance to hundreds of millions of Jews, Christians and Muslims around the world. The entire area is about one-fourth the size of Indiana, with the distance from north to south about 290 miles, and from east to west about 85 miles at the widest spot. The geography and climate are very diverse, ranging from verdant forests in the north to hostile deserts in the south, with the fertile hill country in between.

The shore of the Dead Sea, at almost 1,500 feet below sea level, is the lowest land elevation on earth. Because Indiana and Israel/Palestine are about the same distance from north to south, you can think of Israel/Palestine locations in terms of the eastern quarter of Indiana. The Sea of Galilee would be near Ft. Wayne, Jerusalem would be near New Castle, the Dead Sea would be near Richmond and everything south of Shelbyville would be largely uninhabitable desert. The Palestinian Territories, in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, occupy about the same area as Delaware, Henry, Jay, Randolph and Wayne counties. The total

Dan Spring in Israel.

The Sea of Galilee in Israel.

population of Israel/Palestine is about 14.8 million, about twice that of Indiana.

As we travel, we will go from north to south, stopping along the way at important locations. For each place we visit, we will explore both its history and its religious and spiritual significance.

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

The Negev desert in southern Israel. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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