January 17, 2023 — Noblesville

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Smith elected Noblesville council president

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville Common Councilman Aaron Smith will serve as president of the Noblesville Common Council this year.

GOVERNMENT

Smith, who was elected to the role during the council’s Jan. 3 meeting, has been on the council since January 2020.

Councilman Darren Peterson, who is also seeking reelection this year, was elected as vice president, according to the city.

“We have a lot of projects coming out of the ground this year and I am excited to work closely with Aaron and the rest of our common council members,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said. “The strong working rapport between this administration and council will prove helpful as we move projects forward that improve east-to-west connectivity and vibrancy to our community.”

Smith, who served as the council’s vice president last year and represents District 3 that includes historic downtown Nobles-

ville, is seeking reelection. He owns a small business in downtown Noblesville and lives with his wife and two children in Old Town.

“I am eager to step into my new role as we see key infrastructure and capital projects move forward this year,” Smith said. “The strategic development of our city is exciting to be a part of while protecting and enhancing our downtown core. This will be a year of strong growth and strategic change that I am excited to be a part of as council president.”

Peterson, who served as council president last year, plans to run as an at-large councilman in the May 2 primary. He is president of Peterson Architecture, an architectural and planning firm founded in Noblesville more than 25 years ago.

The following individuals will serve on Noblesville Common Council committee assignments, which include:

• Building/Land Acquisition — Mark Boice (Chair), Aaron Smith, Brian Ayer, Darren Peterson

• Downtown District — Megan Wiles (Chair) Darren Peterson, Brian Ayer,

Bicentennial opening event set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The opening ceremony to kick off the Hamilton County Bicentennial will provide a sample of things to come.

COUNTY

The Hamilton County Bicentennial opens the county’s 200th year with a free, family-friendly event at 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Josh Kaufman, winner of season 6 of “The Voice,” will perform and emcee the program, which is expected to conclude at 4:30 p.m.

Aaron Smith

• Economic Development — Darren Peterson (Chair), Pete Schwartz, Megan Wiles, Aaron Smith

• Finance — Greg O’Connor (Chair), Megan Wiles, Darren Peterson, Mike Davis

• Parks — Pete Schwartz (Chair), Megan Wiles, Aaron Smith, Dan Spartz

• Public Safety — Mike Davis (Chair), Pete Schwartz, Dan Spartz, Mark Boice

• Roads/Traffic/Engineering — Brian Ayer (Chair), Darren Peterson, Greg O’Connor, Mark Boice

• Wastewater — Dan Spartz (Chair), Mike Davis, Greg O’Connor, Mark Boice

• Nominating — Aaron Smith (Chair), Megan Wiles, Darren Peterson

• Special appointments of the council include:

• Architectural Review Board — Aaron Smith and Brian Ayer

• Cultural Arts District Liaison — Pete Schwartz

• Planning Commission – Mark Boice

The Council holds its regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The Council’s next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at City Hall.

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“We’ll hear from different elected officials about their area of the county,” Bicentennial Coordinator Jessica Layman said. “It’s basically moving through the history of the county and moving through time. Conner Prairie will have a storyteller.”

There will be performances by the Freetown Village Singers, Mudsock Jazz Combo and Noblesville-banded Moontown Pickle Stompers Snappy Band

Tickets must be reserved at thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events or by phone at 317-843-3800. Attendees will receive a goodie bag as well as potentially a special, limited quantity commemorative item.

“We’ve had a good response, so people might want to get them before they’re gone,” Layman said.

The Center for the Performing Arts has provided key support for the Bicentennial opening event, Layman said. Other Bicentennial sponsors include Duke Energy, Hamilton County and Hamilton County Tourism, Inc., among many others.

Layman said the opening ceremony will be the first of many free events celebrating the Hamilton County Bicentennial in 2023. A full calendar of events can be found at hamcoturns200.com.

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen filed for reelection Jan. 4 at the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office. At left is his wife, Julie. For more on Jensen’s campaign, visit jensenfornoblesville.com. (Photo courtesy of Tim Phelps)

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Gomillion launches bid for council

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

A Noblesville man is running for a Noblesville Common Council at-large seat in the May 2 primary.

ELECTIONS

Nick Gomillion, who has lived in Noblesville for 16 years and works as a senior human resources professional for a national health care company, said serving others is a daily opportunity in his personal and professional life. He is the third candidate so far who has filed seeking an at-large seat.

Mike Field and incumbent Darren Peterson have also filed for one of three at-large seats up for grabs, according to the Hamilton County Election Office.

Gomillion said after serving as vice president of his homeowner’s association and volunteering at several local nonprofit organizations addressing hunger, adolescent support and jobs for veterans, he thought it was time to get involved in the leadership of the community.

“Though I was born and raised in Mississippi, this community welcomed and accepted me as their own,” Gomillion said. “A lot of my firsts happened because people in this community supported me and my family: My first job out of college, first outdoor concert, first house, first insurance policy, first child. The thank-yous are too innumerable for these short sentences, but we have been truly blessed because of them.”

He said as a people-focused leader, his goal is “connecting the people of Noblesville with the best quality of life.”

“Ensuring public safety, evolving infrastructure, emphasizing community and encouraging kindness will be the guiding principles of my service to you,” Gomillion said.

For more on Gomillion’s campaign, visit nickfornoblesville.com, email nick@nickfornoblesville.com or call 317-378-9229.

Gomillion

Senior provides strong leadership to ZCHS girls basketball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The only number Zionsville Community High School girls basketball player Mallory Heerdt is concerned about is the victory total.

“Mallory does not worry about her stat line. She does all the little things that have made us successful this season,” Eagles coach Andy Maguire said of the senior forward. “She is the heart and soul of our team on the floor and in the locker room. We had a leadership academy this fall, and it was unanimous that Mallory was the leader of the team. Mallory is our most vocal leader, and she always leads by example.

“She knows everyone’s responsibilities on every play, and she does a great job of coaching her teammates up during the game. Mallory also is very helpful at practice with our JV and freshman kids when we are doing skill work, especially post work.”

As of Jan. 11, the 6-foot Heerdt, a three-

MEET MALLORY HEERDT

Favorite subject: Calculus

Favorite movies: All Marvel movies

Favorite musician: Zach Bryan

year starter, was averaging 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Class 4A No. 2 Eagles (18-0).

“The success that we’ve had so far is the result of all the hard work that my team has put in behind the scenes, and so it is really special and means a lot to us to see it pay off,” Heerdt said.

Heerdt said she has improved the most in her leadership ability.

“My job is to make sure the team is running seamlessly on the court, whether that be on defense or offense, and this season I have taken that role very seriously,” Heerdt said. “My role has never been to get the most stats or score the most but to be the

voice for my teammates

“I am also very blessed that my teammates have so much talent that it allows me to fill this role.”

Senior Laila Hull, who will play for the University of North Carolina next season, averages team-highs of 22.2 points and 8.6 rebounds.

“Laila is my best friend, on the court and off,” Heerdt said. “When she moved here in sixth grade, we have been inseparable playing basketball with each other every single year since. I’ve seen her journey and her growth, and I am so, so proud of everything she has accomplished, and it makes me very happy to see her reach all her goals and dreams.”

Heerdt’s father, Brian Heerdt, is the ZCHS junior varsity boys basketball coach, so she has been around the game her entire life.

Although Maguire said Heerdt could play college basketball at the NCAA Division III or NAIA level, she doesn’t plan to pursue playing opportunities.

“Although I have a great passion and love for the sport, I know it is time to move on and start a new chapter of my life,” Heerdt said.

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Zionsville Community High School forward Mallory Heerdt is the Eagles’ senior captain. (Photo courtesy of ZCHS athletics)

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Noblesville Schools to launch communications platforms

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

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EDUCATION

Noblesville Schools has announced plans to launch two new communication platforms as a way to connect with the public.

The platforms will enhance information sharing with the community, said Marnie Cooke, executive director of marketing and communications with Noblesville Schools. The district will send out a print publication, “The Connect: State of the Schools,” to residents by mail this month that will provide an overview of Noblesville Schools’ finances, academics, construction, celebrations, challenges and more, according to Cooke, who said the comprehensive snapshot of the district will be published annually.

In addition, officials will launch a monthly digital newsletter known as “In the Know” that will provide regular updates on district initiatives, school board meetings, student and staff highlights and events. The public can sign up to receive it via email by visiting lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/

“We hope all residents, including those without children in our schools, will take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about how their tax dollars are being spent, how their future workforce is being developed, and how strong schools make for a strong community,” Cooke said. “Connecting with the community is important to us and we’re pleased to offer these additional ways for Noblesville residents to stay informed regarding their schools.”

Cooke said in addition to the new print publication and digital newsletter, Noblesville Schools offers several ways for those without children in school to find school news. Those include the district’s websites, social media channels, school board meetings, annual State of the Schools presentation, local media coverage, the Miller Ambassadors program, public events, brochures and videos.

Residents are also encouraged to contact district leadership with any questions, concerns or suggestions they may have. For more, visit noblesvilleschools.org/ domain/32.

on Art event at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, which benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, The Children’s TherAplay and Prevail, INc., raised

Front, from left, Esther Lakes, Mindy Konrath, Kathy Pelletier and Daryl Petry and back, from left, Debbie Johnson, Lisa Kobek and Becky Terry display a replica check. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Helm)

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HAMILTON COUNTY RECOGNIZES LONGTIME EMPLOYEES FOR SERVICE

Hamilton County recently recognized 170 employees for their service to the county, including three individuals who have worked for 40 years. Front, from left, Jennifer Sundling, Mervin Hair and Rex Foutz were among those recognized. Back, from left, Hamilton County Commissioners Mark Heirbrandt, Christine Altman and Steve Dillinger. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County)

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Getting to know Ann Manship

Ann Manship has played violin with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1975. She lives in the Geist area and works as a pharmacist.

What is your favorite piece of music to perform? To hear?

Beethoven’s “9th Symphony” literally gives me chills when performing this piece or hearing it.

What is the most memorable thing that’s happened when you’ve been on stage with an orchestra?

During one of our educational concerts when older folks were invited on stage and a woman. possibly 80-plus years old, came up and enjoyed the experience of sitting within the orchestra.

What is your best habit?

The art of conversation. I literally “interview” new people I meet and can get them comfortable talking. I have always said I could go to a stranger’s wedding reception and have a perfectly good time talking to the folks I meet.

What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

I turn my concentration to an entirely different subject and explore it in my mind.

Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

I have two books that surface to the top: No. 1, “Guns, Germs and Steel” by Jared Diamond. It is a “whirlwind tour of 13,000 years of world history.” It gives insight to the fates of human societies. No. 2, “Napoleon” by Andrew Roberts. I really do love history, and this gave insight to the political and cultural happenings of his era.

Is there a musician you admire? Why?

Joshua Bell, violinist, and Andrea Bocelli, Italian tenor. Not only do I enjoy their performances, but I am fascinated about their life journeys.

What is the most underrated holiday, and why?

July 4th for what it means to our nation and each of us personally

What is your biggest indulgence?

Drinking good wine and learning about the areas the wine is produced in.

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The Noblesville Fire Dept. responded to a report of loose yaks near 161st Street east of Hazel Dell Parkway Jan. 9. Originally, the animals were identified as bison before the department clarified with the correct names. The animals were eventually returned to their homes, officials said. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Fire Dept.)

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By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

The historic Lacy Building in downtown Noblesville is undergoing a major renovation that will eventually create workspaces and studios for local artists to showcase their work.

The building, which was constructed in 1888, formerly served as a Kirk’s Hardware Store and was purchased by Katie Beeson Nurnberger and her husband, Chris, in November 2021. In late 2021, the Nurnbergers reached out to Nickel Plate Arts after purchasing the building and asked what the Noblesville arts community might need and said they would love to find a way for the building to be a home for artists and artistic ventures.

“I was immediately excited to hear that one of the square’s oldest and largest buildings could have a new future and be fully activated after so many decades,” Nickel Plate Arts Director Ailithir McGill said.

Renovations on the three-story building have been underway, which includes plans to install an elevator to make the building accessible to all people. Katie Nurnberger said she and her husband, who purchased the building for just under $1 million, want to open a vinyl record store on the bottom floor with event space planned on the top floor.

“It’s magic to us. There’s so much space,” she said.

Renovation of the nearly 30,000-squarefoot building is expected to be completed in about two-and-a-half years and is estimated to cost between $6 million and $7 million. The second floor will be home to a CPA firm, according to Katie Nurnberger.

McGill said her organization’s goal is to cultivate art opportunities and experiences for eastern Hamilton County. Nickel Plate’s main headquarters are at 107 S. 8th St. in Noblesville, but McGill said the space is too small.

“For a long time, we’ve been looking for opportunities to get more space for artists and arts happenings,” McGill said.

McGill said the historic Lacy Building is a good fit for artists’ needs and is excited for what’s to come when the renovation is completed.

new life to structure

to even put the basic things into the building to make it accessible to the community is the coolest thing to happen in downtown Noblesville in a long time.”

McGill described the Lacy Building as the “crown jewel” in downtown, adding that she thinks it has the most potential for public use. Artists will be able to use space in bays that will allow them to work in designated areas, she added.

The basement could also be potentially used for woodworking, ceramics or welding, and McGill expressed her appreciation for the partnership between her organization and the Nurnbergers.

“It seemed like a match made in heaven,” McGill said. “The more I looked, the more potential I saw, and the more I worked with the Nurnbergers, the more convinced I was that they wanted to be meaningful, longterm partners for the arts community.”

Katie Nurnberger said she looks forward to bringing new life to the historic Lacy Building.

“We want it to be a space that can be enjoyed for another 100 years,” she said.

HOW TO HELP

Nickel Plate Arts has a waiting list for studio spaces; artists should contact info@nickelplatearts.org to get added to the waiting list to be considered for one of the new studios.

do, and this clearly is going to be that,” McGill said. “The impact to downtown, to take the largest, most important and historic asset and finally activate it (is signficant). But

Artists who want to get more involved or anyone wishing to support the Lacy Building renovation project through monetary donations can reach out to Nickel Plate Arts Director Ailithir McGill via email at amcgill@ nickelplatearts.org with “For the Lacy Arts Building Project” in the memo or notes.

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ON THE COVER: Lacy Building owner Katie Beeson Nurnberger, left, and Nickel Plate Arts Director Ailithir McGill pause on the upper floors of the historic building in downtown Noblesville. The building was built in 1888 and is undergoing a major renovation that will eventually have workspaces and studios for local artists and event space. (Photo by Matthew Kent)

The historic Lacy Building in downtown Noblesville is undergoing a major renovation that will eventually create workspaces and studios for local artists. The building was purchased by Katie Beeson Nurnberger and her husband, Chris, in November 2021. (Photos by Matthew Kent)

“Artists love being in spaces with some history to them, with some character to them, with spaces that can accommodate all the weird and messy things that artists

A look inside at the ongoing renovation of the historic Lacy Building in downtown Noblesville. Renovation of the nearly 30,000-square-foot building, which was built in 1888, is expected to take twoand-a-half years to complete.

Adding insult to injury?

Commentary by Terry Anker

Famed fashion icon Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, Coco to most of us, is reputed to have said, “I’m so sick of immaturity, of name-calling, of labels, of gossip, of high school. It doesn’t make sense anymore, and I find myself being nice to people that I want to strangle.” Chanel long attributed her rise from extraordinarily humble beginnings to become a symbol of wealth, access and good taste as the result of her immunity to the critiques of others. She is believed to have said that it was her very differences from the rest, at the time, that granted her advantage. Attributed with changing the perception of sun tans from being the bastion of the working-class laborer to representing the idle leisure of permanent vacation, Chanel soaked-up criticism as she did the sun. Coco owned her cuckoo.

While name-calling appears to be something hardwired in nearly every human, it has a remarkable impact on most of us. Even the youngest child intuitively attacks her perceived transgressors with a pointed verbal assault. She demands, “Give me

back my toy, you monkey head!” And the so-called “monkey-headed” nursery mate retorts, “No chance, stinky face.” Now the fight is on! Words, then shoving, then tears — all from a denunciation that makes no sense.

Adults are little better. We wither as the insults are hurled at us. We resent those who’ve sent them. We plot our vengeance because of the offence. Mostly, the abuses are inconsequential. Often, we could care less about the person labeling us. Yet, why does it get under our skin? Why do we care so much about something so insignificant asserted by someone so inconsequential? Likewise, how often are we responsible for wrongly castigating others? Would we care less about the invectives launched at us if we weren’t so keen to shoot them at others?

WATER FOLLOWS THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE.

MAYBE YOU SHOULD FOLLOW THE PATH OF LEAST COMPLAINTS.

Wasn’t the best idea

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

This year for my birthday, I decided to nix the annual family Escape Room experience and throw myself a good old-fashioned murder mystery dinner soiree. I may have chosen poorly. It started out OK. Sure, I was exhausted from taking down the last of the holiday decorations (you’re welcome, neighbors!), vacuuming virtually enough dog hair to make another, hiding nine potential murder weapons in creative yet not-impossible-to-find locations, going to the grocery, setting the table for 10 (even though it only comfortably seats eight), artistically arranging a body, and then, of course, transforming myself into Alex Cited, an overly dramatic 1920s theater owner with a penchant for spontaneous duets.

I’m glad I tried something new, but lesson learned. Next year, I’m booking an Escape Room.

– DANIELLE WILSON

HUMOR

My guests arrived around 4 p.m. (it’s my party and I’ll start obscenely early if I want to!), looking fabulous as either flappers or Peaky Blinders. But I’d forgotten to preheat the oven, so already the schedule was delayed 20 minutes. And as the hostess, not only was I responsible for feeding everyone, but also facilitating the game. One minute I’m tossing the salad, and the next

I’m screaming hysterically about finding a dead guy in the basement. Then I’m back to checking the Stouffer’s. And on it went for three hours, through multiple meal courses and preposterous clue rounds.

Don’t get me wrong, I did have moments of fun. My redheaded daughter played her role with such a thick French accent and a professed disdain for gingers that I laughed every time she spoke. But I think it was simply too much work for me to enjoy.

I’m glad I tried something new, but lesson learned. Next year, I’m booking an Escape Room.

Peace out.

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

Danielle

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

TOM WOOD SUBARU SUPPORTS MEALS ON WHEELS

One of our 4 charities during Tom Wood Subaru’s “Share the Love” initiative is; Meals on Wheels.

Meals on Wheels has been guided by a single goal – to support our area senior neighbors to extend their independence and health as they age. What started as a compassionate idea has grown into one of the largest and most effective social movements in America, currently helping nearly 2.4 million seniors annually!

MEALS ON WHEELS IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN TWO AREAS, VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS VOLUNTEERS

Meals on Wheels could not serve our clients on 36 routes all over greater Indianapolis without our dedicated volunteers! Whether they deliver meals once or several times a month, the need to serve our senior, disabled and chronically ill clients is more important than ever. Volunteering is a win-win: a win for the clients and a win for the volunteer(s) to serve a basic need in the community.

• There are nine meal pick up sites: 7 hospitals and 2 healthcare facilities.

• Meals are delivered at lunchtime on weekdays (minimum once a month).

• Training is provided.

• 1 hour orientation + an experienced volunteer accompanies new volunteers on their first delivery day.

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Every dollar donated goes directly to purchase meals for our low-income clients who struggle. For example, a $100 donation will provide 25 meals! The impact is tremendous. Supporting this mission to innovate, collaborate and advocate to end hunger and malnutrition is vital to our success. Every dollar donated goes directly to purchase meals for our low-income clients who struggle.

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• Or mail checks to: Meals on Wheels: 708 E. Michigan St. , Indianapolis, IN 46202

During the month of December , thru Jan 3rd, 2023, Tom Wood Subaru donated $250 for every vehicle you leased or purchased.

The donations went to your chosen charity; Meals on Wheels, or one of the other “Share the Love” charities. (the ASPCA, National Parks Foundation or Make-A-Wish or Miracle Place)

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Already broke these resolutions

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

HUMOR

For the year 2023, I made 12 New Year’s resolutions. I’ve already broken every single one. Here is the dirty dozen:

1. In a restaurant, when the waitress sees my totally cleaned plate and asks how I enjoyed my meal, I will not say, “I didn’t like it one bit.”  According to a survey I read, they hear this all the time and they do not think it is funny.

2. When people ask, “How’s Barney?” (my famous dog who passed 20 years ago), I will stop saying, “Still dead.” No one finds this amusing, and they think I am an insensitive jerk.

3. I will stop salting what Mary Ellen makes for dinner before I even taste it. In future years, I will tackle my addiction to pepper, Heinz 57 and teriyaki sauce.

4. I will put a cover on food when I heat it in the microwave, so the meal doesn’t end up as splatter all over the inside (amendment to resolution: I’ll try to remember not to use aluminum foil).

5. For stocking stuffers next Christmas, I will not buy kitchen gadgets for my wife that she will never use. We have 11 devices engineered to open jar lids. None of them work.

6. When Mary Ellen asks me what I want for dinner, I will not say, “I don’t care.” I still won’t care, but I will stop saying it.

7. When someone says, “You remind me of Dick Wolfsie,” I will not jokingly reply, “I’m sorry to hear that. I found him very annoying on TV.” I will stop this because when I have said it, many people have agreed with me.

8. I will not cut the crust off a sandwich, realize I’m still hungry, and then eat the crust.

9. I will not cheat when I play Words with Friends. Last year, with the help of a word-finder website, I

For stocking stuffers next Christmas, I will not buy kitchen gadgets for my wife that she will never use.

We have 11 devices engineered to open jar lids. None of them work. When Mary Ellen asks me what I want for dinner, I will not say, “I don’t care.” I still won’t care, but I will stop saying it.

– DICK WOLFSIE

placed “oxazepam” (a drug) on just the right squares for a whopping 192 points. Now, no one will play with me, so I call the game, ‘Words All By Myself.’

10. I will not open the fridge looking for a snack and stare for two minutes hoping that some miracle will appear, like a corned beef sandwich on rye.

11. I will not whistle in my downstairs office while writing my column. My wife says that if I whistle while I work, I sound like one of the Seven Dwarfs. Which dwarf am I? See the next resolution.

12. When I watch a movie with Mary Ellen, I will not nod off, because when I wake up, I make her tell me what I missed.

“Mary Ellen, why are those people jumping off the ship?”

“It’s the Titanic, Sleepy. I hope you had a good nap.”

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

POLICIES

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IT’S gr e at TO

DINE OUT!

The Great Dine Out in Hamilton County January 2–31, 2023

It’s great to dine out—enjoy the company of others, participate in local culture, and support local restaurants all while earning special deals on food. Simply check in at participating Hamilton County restaurants with the Great Dine Out digital passport. If you check in five times, you’ll get a $25 local restaurant gift card—while supplies last.

Claim your digital passport at DineOutHamiltonCounty.com or scan the QR code.

DISPATCHES

Arugula for ulcers — Arugula, a peppery type of

green, contains sulforaphane, a compound already known to reduce the risk of cancer. Now it appears that the same compound can also help prevent ulcers. It helps the body eliminate H. pylori, a bacterium that causes peptic ulcers and increases the risk for gastric cancer.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com

Eat sprouted garlic — If your old garlic has started to sprout, is it safe to eat, or should you throw it away? Actually, garlic that has been sprouted for five days has twice as many antioxidants as unsprouted garlic, and it has greater flavor and pungency than the clove itself. So, it is safe to eat, and also is better for you.

Source: Dr. John La Puma, ChefMD

Get some sun — Sunlight is necessary for vitamin D production, and low levels are associated with increased risk for death from cardiovascular disease and other causes. A recent study showed that women who avoided the sun entirely were twice as likely to die over a 20-year period as women

with the greatest sun exposure. So, enjoy the sun - in moderation.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine.

Improve your focus — Do you have more trouble concentrating than you used to? Studies show that our attention spans are declining, largely due to the use of technology. We feel we have to respond to every text, alert and call immediately. Instead, try putting the phone on “do not disturb” mode for a few minutes when you need to focus on something else. You may find it easier to concentrate and you probably won’t miss anything truly important.

Source: Cynthia Green, Ph.D.

Wake up faster — If you have trouble waking up in the morning, try using your shower as a stimulant. Switch the water temperature from hot to cold several times, holding each temperature for about 10 seconds. The changes in temperature can rev up your blood flow, which can help make you more alert.

Source: BottomLineHouseholdMagic.com

Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band to perform with Carmel Symphony Orchestra

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director Janna Hymes has always been a big fan of Earth, Wind & Fire.

The music of Earth Wind & Fire fits perfectly with an orchestra.

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‘CLUE’

“Clue” performances run through Feb. 5 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

TAY BRONSON & THE TACKLE BOX

The Live at the Center series features Tay Bronson & the Tackle Box at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Tarkington. Tickets are $5 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.

‘DRINKS WITH DEE DEE SORVINO’

“Drinks with Dee Dee Sorvino: A night of comedy, cocktails and chords” is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20-21 at Feinstein’s Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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Carmel Community Players has named Hannah Janowicz its artistic director.

The Noblesville resident has been involved in performance art from a young age, performing in more than 20 productions and providing costuming, makeup, prop making and assistant direction.

MUSIC

“I have been listening to this music since I was in high school,” Hymes said. “This genre of music is appealing to so many as it covers different styles — funk, R&B, jazz, soul and more. The music is timeless, and people familiar with this music as well as people new to the group will enjoy it.”

Serpentine Fire, a tribute act for Earth, Wind & Fire, will join Carmel Symphony Orchestra for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Serpentine Fire performs the music of East, Wind & Fire. The show is billed as “a fast-paced journey through those ‘70s and ‘80s EW&F hits that everyone knows.” The band’s name is derived from one of those hits.

Hymes has not seen Serpentine Fire perform in person.

“I have heard they are fantastic musicians and wonderful entertainers,” Hymes said. “All of my favorites will be played at the concert, and there are many.”

“The orchestral arrangements are excellent and fit perfectly into the style of Earth, Wind and Fire,” Hymes said. “The brass parts are especially suited to their style, and I think the audience will truly enjoy this special concert. Sometimes pops concerts fall short because the arrangements don’t feature the orchestra and the orchestra is just filler. I look for programs that highlight the orchestra and make it more interesting to perform.”

Tyriq Johnson formed Serpentine Fire and is the lead vocalist.

FAMILY FUN CONCERT SET

CSO’s Family Fun concert is set for 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Palladium. Children will have an opportunity to sit on the stage with the CSO musicians during the interactive concert.

“Every time we perform this concert, we feel it is a success because the audience gets so excited coming on stage, being close to the musicians and present ‘in’ the sound,” Hymes said. “We plan this program to suit all ages and it never disappoints.”

Tom Chen, Carmel High School director of orchestras, will be conducting the program.

For tickets for either show, visit thecenterpresents.org. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Janowicz graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in public communication and theatre studies, with an emphasis in arts administration and advocacy. Since then, she has worked in marketing, ticket sales and community outreach for various theater companies, including Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre and Muncie Civic Theatre. She recently returned to the stage and was featured in CCP’s 2022 productions of “The Fantasticks” and “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment.”

Janowicz is replacing Lori Raffel, who she met while working on CCP’s production of “Shipwrecked!”

Raffel, who has served on CCP’s Board of Directors since 1999, stepped down as artistic director in November 2022.

Serpentine Fire to perform in concert with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Symphony Orchestra)

CCP names artistic director

Janowicz

Classical concert pianist helps create multimedia performance

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Clare Longendyke’s grief during the COVID-19 pandemic provided inspiration for her project.

PROJECT

The Fishers classical concert pianist was awarded a 2022 Faith, Justice, and the Arts grant through St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Indy to create a new work of multimedia performance art called “Requiem for the Adrift and Shattered.”

“(The project) combines the live performance of four new solo piano works by composers with the presentation of a new film presented in three short chapters and the reading of poems by contemporary poets to create an hour-long performance.” Longendyke said. “The inspiration behind the project was to create a multi-movement artistic work that includes multiple artistic forms and perspectives that address issues of social justice/injustice, all within the structure of a classical requiem, which is historically a piece of music that accompanies a funeral mass and offers repose to the soul of the deceased person.

“In the performances of ‘Requiem for the Adrift and Shattered,’ the music, film segments and poems will alternate, making the performance truly multimodal.”

The film was created by Deonna Weatherly, an Indianapolis-based videographer and film director. The premiere will be at 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at St. Paul Episcopal Church Indy, 6050 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Admission is free. There will be a second performance at 4 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Admission is free, although a donation to the IHC is suggested.

Longendyke said she felt grief when deep in thought, practicing or speaking with her husband, colleagues and collaborators during the pandemic.

“The feeling of uselessness that overwhelmed me when I would open my New York Times app every morning, and then question how my life as a concert pianist was making any difference in a world filled with hatred, unkindness, violence and destruction,” she said. “We all saw it

happening around us during the pandemic, the rotating media cycles that sparked fear, the growing distance between humans, the crumbling of our planet with no clear direction for how to stop or slow it down. I needed a way out, a spark of inspiration, during that time, and it came in the form of creating new work.”

Longendyke said the piano pieces she commissioned were by four composers from a variety of cultural backgrounds. They are Rex Isenberg, an American composer from Philadelphia now living in Los Angeles; Emily Koh, a Singaporean composer on faculty at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia; Reinaldo Moya, a Venezuelan composer who is residing in Minnesota; and Nkeiru Okoye, an American-born composer of African American and Nigerian ancestry.

“Each composer was prompted to compose a piece from a deeply personal place that aligns with their social justice advocacy, and the result was four divinely individual works of art,” Longendyke said. “Each of the four piano pieces responds to an issue or an emotion that the composer felt was vital to put into the world after the global upheaval of the last three years. Rex’s piece explores the search for solace in a troubled world. Emily’s piece is a response to the silencing of Asian immigrants and Asian Americans in the United States. Reinaldo’s work is a response to the grief of losing a family member, and Nkeiru’s piece is about hope, giving listeners something to root for. Deonna’s film is about the search for self.”

For more, visit clarelongendyke.com.

Clare Longendyke will play the piano pieces for “Requiem for the Adrift and Shattered.” (Photo courtesy of Clare Longendyke)

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The Mavericks set for Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For The Mavericks’ guitarist Eddie Perez, there is no shortage of concert material.

Perez said there is a lot of music over the band’s 30-plus years to cover in a two-hour concert.

“So, we try to hit the mark on just about all of it, from the country music stuff we first got our start with until present day with the Spanish record and everything in between,” Perez said. “It can be challenging to cover all the music and make sure you hit everything everyone wants to hear.”

The Mavericks will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Perez said some of the band’s concert staples include hits such as “Back in Your Arms Again,” Dance the Night Away” and “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down.”

The Mavericks’ latest album, which is all-Spanish, was released at the height of the pandemic in August 2020. The band has covered a variety of genres through the years, crossing through musical boundaries.

“The roots were based in honky-tonk, country and ‘50s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll,” Perez said. “When we started picking up instruments, that’s what we looked at. All of our music encapsulates all of the music over the years.”

Perez, a Mexican American guitarist from Los Angeles, joined the band in 2003. Not long after Perez joined the band, the group took a break.

“It turned into an eight-year hiatus,” he said. “But in the incarnation that we are in now we’ve had seven or eight records in the last 11 years. We’ve toured extensively.”

During The Mavericks’ hiatus, Perez, who is based in Nashville, Tenn., was touring and making albums with Dwight Yoakam.

Raul Malo, the lead singer and songwriter, did some solo albums and toured during that time.

“A couple of us kept going (in the music world) and a couple tried other things,” Perez said. “But we decided to see if there was any music left in The Mavericks, and we’ll probably know quickly. Here we are 11 years later, and I think it’s been the most advanced and prolific time.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Explore the world of hams

Commentary by Mark LaFay

When thinking about meats that are used on a charcuterie board, I group them into three categories:

• Spreadable meats like pâté, nduja, terrines, or rillettes.

• Ground meats, which are mainly salami.

• Whole muscle meats, like speck, lomo, bresaola, or ham like prosciutto. In the whole muscle category, the king, in my opinion, is prosciutto, or simply put — ham. Dry-cured hams are simply whole hind quarters that are salted down and slowly dried and aged over extended periods of time. As the ham is dried and aged, it develops rich flavors that can be absolutely sublime.

The two most popular hams in the world are lesser-known Iberico ham and the more widely known Prosciutto di Parma. Iberico ham is made from aged hind quarters of Iberico pigs that live on the Iberian Peninsula of Spain. They are finished largely on acorns on the oak forest floor. Prosciutto di Parma is ham made from pigs in the Parma region of Italy that are finished with whey from the parmesan-making process.

Pigs don’t sweat, and so they tend to take on flavors of the ingredients of their diet. Parma ham takes on a slightly cheesy flavor as it ages and, you guessed it, Iberico ham takes on a nuttier flavor. Both hams when aged past 24 months become truly unforgettable. There are several other types of hams made in regions around the world. However, these two hams can’t be passed up. Domestically, we have a handful of producers of ham that are made in the tradition of Parma, but by law are not Parma hams. There are hundreds of producers of Iberico and Parma Ham. Start exploring and make notes as you find brands and ages that you prefer.

For a great domestic ham, check out La Quercia, an Iowa-based ham producer.

There are countless options for epic prosciutto, both domestic and international. Enjoy the exploration!

CABARET

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.

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Will ChatGPT replace writers?

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

might purchase your product or service. But what if the writing is lousy?

GRAMMAR GUY

Welcome to the year of AI content creation. From writing to artwork created by artificial intelligence software, the internet is embracing this “make-the-computer-do-it for-me” approach.

Soon after OpenAI launched ChatGPT at the end of November 2022, the company was valued at a cool $29 billion. But my question is: Will AI chatbots replace human writers? Not anytime soon.

As a content manager for a robotics startup, my day job involves writing relevant and interesting articles, case studies and thought leadership on my industry. It takes time to do this well, but quantity of content is simultaneously as important as the quality of the work.

For website articles, SEO, or search engine optimization, is king. In theory, you could crank out a ChatGPT essay once per day and load it up with all the keywords you want your potential customers to find in a Google search. This would direct customers to your website, where they

After weeks of experimenting with ChatGPT, I’ve found that the service creates vague and repetitive articles. If you type in a prompt such as, “Write a blog article discussing the limitations of AI-written website articles,” you’ll get a result that is a solid “C”-grade essay. If that is your standard of quality, then feel free to publish it on your website.

During winter break, Princeton computer science major Edward Tian built software that can sniff out a ChatGPT plagiarism checker called GPTZero. Essentially, GPTZero can determine whether a human or a bot wrote an article.

I’m sure we’ll be able to harness AI technology to create interesting and useful content, but it’s not going to replace this columnist anytime soon.

Visiting where Jesus taught

Commentary by Don Knebel

Continuing our tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we go around to the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee to sites important in Jesus’ ministry.

TRAVEL

In the first century, Capernaum, home to four of Jesus’s disciples, was a fishing village, which became the center of Jesus’ ministry when Nazareth, his hometown, drove him out. According to biblical accounts, Capernaum was the location of many of Jesus’ healing miracles, including the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law in Peter’s Capernaum house. Jesus taught in Capernaum’s synagogue, where he healed a man possessed by demons. Jesus also performed miracles in Chorazin, a farming village famous for its wheat set on a hillside about 2.5 miles north of Capernaum, and in nearby Bethsaida. Because the people witnessing those miracles did not repent as he had expected, Jesus expressly denounced all three villages by name.

Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of Capernaum and Chorazin but disagree about the location of Bethsaida.

Today, Capernaum includes a memorial to Peter, perched on columns above what has long been regarded as Peter’s house. Capernaum also includes the ruins of a fourth-century synagogue erected over the one in which Jesus taught. Although archaeologists have not yet found the remains of first-century Chorazin, they have uncovered ruins from the third century, including a large synagogue constructed of black basalt. Just west of Capernaum is the Church of the Beatitudes, perched on a hill over-

looking the Sea of Galilee associated with Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. It was built in 1936 with the financial support of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. In the nearby area of Tabgha, associated with Jesus’ reported miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes, a statue remembers the account in the Gospel of John when Jesus forgave Peter for having three times denied knowing him after Jesus’ arrest.

Memorial to Peter in Capernaum. (Photos by Don Knebel)

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

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

Church of the Beatitudes.

Statue of Jesus and Peter in Capernaum.

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