March 21, 2023 — Noblesville

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Linden Tree to vacate downtown space

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

A gift shop in downtown Noblesville plans to vacate its space after being informed by its landlord that it would need to move out because of remediation work.

The Linden Tree, at 856 Logan St., was recently informed that it needs to leave its space within 60 days, owner Rori Anderson said. Anderson’s landlord is Katie Beeson Nurnberger, who owns the historic Lacy Building, which is undergoing a major renovation that will eventually create workspace and studios for artists.

Anderson said the decision to boot The Linden Tree, which has a storefront within the Lacy Building, from its space came as a surprise, and she hasn’t secured another location. She wants to stay in Noblesville and has owned the business for more than 14 years, she said.

Social media posts for the Linden Tree on Facebook and Instagram, which were later deleted, had alleged the business was being “wrongfully evicted” so the owner of the building could bring in a restaurant at

the space. Anderson, who pointed out that Beeson Nurnberger also serves as president of Noblesville Main Street, described her landlord’s decision as being “inappropriate” because of her role with the organization.

Beeson Nurnberger deferred questions regarding the Linden Tree to Anderson, but discussed some insight surrounding the situation.

“Regarding the future of the first-floor retail spaces, we don’t have concrete plans at this time, outside of ensuring their safety and usability long-term. We know there is significant investment that must take place to ensure their viability,” she said. “Due to the issues that tend to arise in renovating older buildings, we don’t have a set timeline for these spaces to be back online, either.”

The Lacy Building, which was constructed in 1888, formerly served as a Kirk’s Hardware Store and was purchased by Beeson Nurnberger and her husband, Chris, in November 2021. Beeson Nurnberger said when the building was purchased, the goal “was to make every floor usable — both for merchants and for the community. “

“The building is one of the oldest on the square and requires significant investment

MILLER-PALOOZA EVENT RAISES $95K FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS

to address years of deferred maintenance,” she said.

She said she was recently made aware that the Linden Tree space in particular is in urgent need of a fire suppression system, possible mold remediation and work to locate and repair a significant water leak in the back of the building.

“This doesn’t bring into account the issues we can’t see at this time and the updates the space needs to be safe and usable in the future, too,” Beeson Nurnberger said. “As we’ve gone through the construction process, we’ve communicated updates with Linden Tree as soon as we’ve been aware of them. We were not expecting to encounter these issues so suddenly, either, which is why we delayed other work to give a rent-free runway to identify next steps.”

Beeson Nurnberger said that when she met with the business to walk through the necessary updates, she said she “committed to helping Linden Tree remain a staple in Noblesville’s future, an offer that still stands.”

“We value all that Linden Tree has brought to the Square over the past 40 years,” Beeson Nurnberger said.

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Correction — In a Q&A in the March 14 edition of Current in Noblesville, the year Carmel City Clerk Sue Wolfgang’s term ends was incorrect. Her term runs through 2023.

Gaylor Electric nationally recognized by publication — Gaylor Electric in Noblesville was recently recognized by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as a top performer in their fifth annual Top Performers publication. The list contains contractor members that are committed to executing the country’s most innovative, quality-driven, and safe projects across the country ranked by hours worked. To be eligible, top performers must demonstrate world-class safety performance and construction process.

Noblesville Schools Supt. Dan Hile, left, and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen sing at Miller-Palooza, a fundraiser hosted by the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation, March 10 at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville. The event, which drew about 350 people, raised $95,000 in support of Noblesville Schools students and teachers. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Schools)

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Tom Wood Subaru hosts pit bull event — March is Pit Bull Awareness Month, and the Humane Society for Hamilton County is presenting an event at Tom Wood Subaru at 3300 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, to educate the community about the misconceptions of pit bulls and bully breeds. The event is from 2 to 4 p.m. March 24, with adoptable pit bulls. For more, hamiltonhumane.com/ programs/pit-bull-education-month.

Event to focus on Indiana’s first farmers — Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma for a day of learning about Indiana’s First Farmers during an event from 1 to 4 p.m. March 25 at the Taylor Center of Natural History, 12308 Strawtown Ave., Noblesville. Members of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma will be onsite to discuss historic gardens, planting corn and other farming practices, while demonstrations on processing Chenopodium and other previously domesticated plants and clay pot cooking will also take place. Admission is free.

Cicero to host April 1 fish fry — A Fish fry is planned April 1 in Cicero. The event will take place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Community Center, 12695 E. 256th St. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. A touch-a-truck area with old and new farm equipment will be available outside, in addition to representatives from Strawtown Koteewi Park and other organizations.

Scholarship applications being accepted — Scholarship applications are being accepted by the Hamilton County Extension Homemakers Association, which is offering several scholarships worth $500 or more to Hamilton County graduating seniors or undergraduate students. Applications are due April 1 and can be obtained at the Purdue Extension Hamilton County office at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 S. Pleasant St., Noblesville, or online at puext. in/hamco4h. For more, call 317-776-0854.

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Noblesville couple set for Boston Marathon

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youareucrrent.com

Noblesville residents Amy and Jamie Shinneman’s marathon journey takes the next step in April as they prepare for the Boston Marathon. The couple has completed marathons in Chicago and New York, which are both part of Abbott World Marathon Majors. They are now set for the April 17 Boston Marathon, another major.

FUNDRAISER

Amy has a type of muscular dystrophy known as Bethlem myopathy. She has had symptoms since birth but wasn’t diagnosed until 2018.

Jamie, a runner, wanted his wife to experience the feel of running and began pushing her in a duo bike. Soon thereafter, they entered races in different cities across the U.S.

“Our ultimate goal is to achieve the six stars for the Abbott World Marathon Majors,” Amy said. “Boston is the last U.S. race that we need to complete and will put us halfway to reaching that goal. The three that are left are Berlin, London and Tokyo.”

While competing in marathons, the couple raises funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

“The most we have raised for a single race was about $21,000 for the New York City Marathon,” said Amy, serving in her second year as the adult National Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. “So, this new goal for Boston at $30,000 is our largest goal so far.”

As of March 10, Amy said they have raised more than $19,000.

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Location: 1.1 miles west of River Road to 10th Street and includes work by Hamilton County for a bridge to be built over the White River.

Amy and Jamie are running under the Team Humbly Courageous name for the race.

“But we will be part of the MDA Team Momentum, which has several runners for this marathon all running to raise funds for The Muscular Dystrophy Association,” Amy said.

The couple also completed the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November 2022.

This will be the third Boston Marathon for Jamie.

“It is my understanding that we are just one of about six duo teams allowed to participate in the race of about 30,000 people,” Jamie said.

The couple’s sons, Luke, 19, and Jack, 15, will be there to support their parents in Boston.

Amy posts on her Instagram page, @ashinneman, the couple’s weekly training run videos, and will provide live updates.

to continue through the end of the year with the library expected to open in early 2024.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Expected completion: End of 2024

WESTFIELD

Project: Library/township office construction

Location: Corner of Park and Poplar streets

Expected completion: Work is expected

Project: New roundabout Location: A section of Eagletown Road between 166th Street and Ind. 32 is closed. The closure is for the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of 171st Street and Eagletown Road.

Expected completion: Expected to open to traffic unknown due to a utility delay

Project: Academy Sports & Outdoors

Location: Drive in front of the building will close for renovations.

Amy and Jamie Shinneman compete in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November 2022. (Photo courtesy of Jose Perez Photography)

ZCHS senior has passion for horses, hockey

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

It might be a unique sporting combination, but Bostyn Leffler makes it work.

The Zionsville Community High School senior competes in equestrian events and hockey.

Leffler started playing hockey in 2010.

“I mainly play defense, but I’ve also played forward and spent a couple of years filling in as a goalie,” she said. “I’ve played many sports, but nothing has matched the thrill of hockey. It’s a fastpaced game that is always changing and keeps you on your toes. I love the physical and mental challenges that hockey entails, as well as the team environments and the connections I’ve made over the years.”

Leffler played for the Zionsville Hockey Club, but she was the only girl on the team. She also played for the Junior Fuel’s 19U girls team.

“I enjoyed the higher level of competition and speed of playing in the boys high

MEET BOSTYN LEFFLER

Favorite athlete: Bobby Orr

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: “Star Wars”

Hobbies: Baking, working out and reading.

school league,” Leffler said. “I faced many more obstacles and negativity as the only girl. But with the girls team, the environment was much more welcoming and inclusive, and I always enjoyed my experiences both on and off the ice.”

Leffler said she is in the process of beginning a women’s club team at Purdue

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Zionsville Community High School senior Bostyn Leffler competes in equestrian events.

University.

“I plan to play and be involved with hockey as long as I can,” she said.

Leffler plans to major in agribusiness or animal sciences, or perhaps both.

Leffler, who started riding horses in 2012,

competes in Saddlebred horse shows.

“Saddlebred horses are a performance-based breed, and while they are capable of doing all the things that other horse breeds do, they’re known best for their flashy movement and commanding presence in the show ring,” said Leffler, who has four horses.

Leffler was one of six girls selected to represent the U.S. in the Saddle Seat World Cup in July 2022 in Harrodsburg, Ky. She said the event occurs every two years in either South Africa or Kentucky. The selection process began in 2019, with video submissions. Then the judges chose 20 riders to progress to the live trials at William Woods University in Missouri. The selections were originally for a team that would compete in 2020, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was postponed to 2022.

“The World Cup competition was a very unique and incredible experience,” Leffler said. “Since riding isn’t usually a team sport, it was something out of the ordinary for me. I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to represent my country as well as connect with riders from other countries over our mutual passion for the sport.”

(Photo courtesy of Mike Leffler)

Leffler

HAMILTON COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS

Getting to know Mike Reece

Mike Reece is a Westfield High School graduate who now works as a science teacher and assistant football coach at the school.

What is your best habit, and what is your worst?

I feel that I am pretty laid back for the most part, but I can definitely be stubborn about certain things. Do you have a hidden talent?

I used to draw a lot when I was younger. I was a pretty good student in high school, so I would doodle when I got my work done in class. I drew my first tattoo my junior year of high school and have drawn most of my other ones, too. I let the artists put their own touch to it when I give them the designs. What do you do when you’re stuck?

I keep trying until I figure it out. I might take a break from whatever has me stuck, but I’m not one to give up easily. I like challenges and puzzles.

Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

I’m not much of a reader but do enjoy the “Game of Thrones” books. If you like the TV show, the books are even better. I’ve been reading the first one on and off for three years but I’m finally almost done.

The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District recognized six local residents as outstanding volunteers for their service to the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership during its annual meeting Feb. 28 in Noblesville. From left are Claire Lane, urban conservationist, Lisa Meek, Dorrie Keyes, Shelly Brown, Phil Flannagan, Kim Gauen, Taylor Wilson, an urban conservation technician. Meek, Keyes, Brown, Flannagan, Gauen were all recognized as outstanding volunteers, in addition to Laura McCloughan, who was not in attendance. (Photo courtesy of the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District)

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Is there a business-person you admire? Why?

Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I’m not a Steelers fan, but I always respected how he presents himself in the media. Reports from the Steelers front office are typically very complimentary of his demeanor, leadership and professionalism. He’s a leader and team builder.

Developers kick off multi-million-dollar Fishers project

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County resident is new president/CEO of Eiteljorg museum in Indy

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DEVELOPMENT

Developers broke ground March 7 on a $135 million project on the corner of 96th Street and Allisonville Road in Fishers. River Place mixed-use project will combine residential and commercial space, according to CRG Residential, the Carmel-based firm working with the City of Fishers on the project.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said the project has been in the making for the past few years.

“It’s pretty extraordinary to not only have a great development happening, but to add more parkland to our city and also improve our traffic flow here in our city,” Fadness said.

The City of Fishers will replace the existing intersection with a roundabout, using funds donated by CRG for that purpose.

CRG Residential announced that it also is donating 25 acres to the adjacent White River nature park planned by the city, and has purchased retail buildings along Allisonville Road “to ensure a cohesive, walkable community master plan.”

The planned park is just west of the mixed-use development site. The city owned 100 acres before the donation, said David Powers, vice president of development with CRG Residential.

“For the most part, you’re going to have 125 acres that can be used by all citizens,” he said. “It’s big enough that it can go all the way up to where Fishers has Heritage Park, and you’ll be able to connect that up to that existing park. You’re going to have a park-like setting from 82nd St. all the way to 106th street when this is done.”

Fadness lauded the project’s value to the community’s economic growth.

“We appreciate CRG Residential’s financial and land investments that, combined with the state-funded READI grant, will support the first phase of the White River park project,” Fadness said. “Collectively, we hope this development will serve as a transformative amenity and resource to Fishers residents.”

The state’s READI grant program offers matching funds for projects throughout the state, with the goal of enhancing economic growth.

Construction on River Place starts in the spring with units expected to be ready to occupy in 2024. Once completed, it will offer 381 rental units, 81 townhomes for purchase, and 35,000 square feet of mixed-use space.

“CRG Residential’s goal with every project we develop is to enhance the area’s value to the community and to provide residents with access to trails, parks, restaurants and other key features,” CRG Residential CEO Chris Reid said. “We look forward to working with the city, our retail tenants, neighbors and other key stakeholders as we carry this project forward to completion.”

Construction on the intersection starts this spring and is expected to last through the end of 2023.

ARTS

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art announced earlier this month that Kathryn Haigh of Fishers will be its new president and CEO. Haigh succeeds retiring CEO John Vanausdall, who has led the Indianapolis museum for more than 26 years.

Haigh has nearly three decades of experience in the field, including exhibition management, community outreach and museum operations. She also chairs the Fishers Art and Culture Commission, which she’s sat on for three years.

In the announcement, Haigh said she plans to collaborate with the community at large to create new engagement opportunities.

“I am excited about the opportunity to lead the Eiteljorg at this particular time in our country’s history,” Haigh said. “We are experiencing a period of cultural transformation in Indianapolis with many new leaders at key institutions, and I can’t wait to see what we can do together to promote culture and become a community resource for all.”

Haigh most recently has been interim director and chief operating officer at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. In that role, she has prioritized collecting and exhibiting art from marginalized groups and worked to connect with underserved communities.

Haigh said working for a smaller museum was appealing, because she felt she could have a bigger impact. She added that the strategic plan the Eiteljorg board had drafted aligned closely with her values and interests.

“Meeting the committee sealed it for me,” she said. “This is the most engaged, passionate group of people you’ll ever meet on a board. Then I went over to see the museum. I saw their new Native American gallery installation and I was blown away. I’ve seen a lot of installations in other museums and this one was the best.”

Haigh said she will build on the great programs in place and expand them. She said she’d like to invite a broader audience and raise the national profile of the museum. And, always, engage the community to find out what it wants from the institution.

“Through those conversations, you develop such a rich, deeper connection with your community,” she said. “That’s how museums continue to exist.”

Eiteljorg Board of Directors Chair Pat Anker said Vanausdall announced his plan to retire last August, and the board’s challenge was to find a high-quality replacement.

“Kathryn Haigh clearly is that someone,” Anker stated. “Her career has been one of rich artistic as well as deep operating experience. We searched for – and found –someone with exemplary credentials in leadership, fundraising, DEAI, strategic planning and community outreach. In addition, Kathryn brings a tremendous exhibition-development background.”

L.G. Edwards, an Eiteljorg Board member and former board chair, headed up the search committee. More than 200 people applied for the position, and Edwards said Haigh stood out as the top choice.

“As part of a purposeful and inclusive search process, a particular effort was made to ensure the voices and networks of Native American and First Nations communities were included, both in order to support the development of the position description, and in our outreach to potential candidates and those with networks that might include potential candidates,” Edwards said.

Haigh graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in art history. She served as chief registrar, first at the Cincinnati Museum of Art from 1998 to 2007 and then at IMA from 2007 to 2010. As deputy director, she was promoted to increasing responsibilities.

Haigh became chief operating officer of IMA at Newfields in 2017, planned the institution’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2021 became interim director and chief operating officer.

Haigh will be the fifth chief executive or museum director in the Eiteljorg’s history and its first female president and CEO. She will arrive a few weeks before Vanausdall’s departure, so that the outgoing and incoming CEOs will overlap during the transition.

Haigh starts her new job in May.

For about the museum, visit eiteljorg.org.

Kathryn Haigh is the new president and CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum. (Photo courtesy of Newfields)

BLOOMING SUCCESS

Co-founder of Indiana Peony Festival finds niche in downtown boutique shop

By Chris Bavender news@currentnoblesville.com

When Lindsey McVey was 16, her first job was at Delaney’s Shoppe, a local boutique on Hazel Dell and 146 Street, and knew that she wanted to own a business someday.

Flash forward to August of 2022, and those dreams became reality when she opened her shop, Just Lagom, on North 9th Street in downtown Noblesville. McVey, who is the co-founder of the Indiana Peony Festival, eventually heard that a larger space was going to be available.

Just Lagom can now be found at 876 Logan St., a space that was once home to the children’s boutique Lil Bloomers that permanently closed at the end of December but still maintains an online presence.

McVey is no stranger to Noblesville, having grown up in the city before moving to Los Angeles and Dallas for six years after college.

“Having a strong sense of community is so incredibly important to me both personally and as a small business owner, and there aren’t many places I’ve seen with a community like Noblesville’s,” McVey said. “My time away was an amazing and invaluable experience.”

McVey said she loved her first job as a teenager and said she knew immediately that was what she wanted to do when she grew up.

“I loved interacting with customers, being someone people could talk to about their day or ask for fashion advice,” McVey said. “I loved changing the mannequins and putting together new displays. It’s like déjà vu doing it now, except it’s mine, which is a really surreal and cool feeling.”

Her store’s name is a nod to her mother’s side of the family’s Swedish heritage. Lagom means “not too little, not too much, but just right or well balanced.”

“The word ‘lagom’ has always resonated with me,” McVey said. “It’s the perfect way to describe the style I wanted to emulate in my shop.”

McVey describes the clothes at Just Lagom as mostly trendy basics, with a touch of boho and Western flare that suit a wide age group.

“Our experiential event-minded and col-

laborative nature also makes us unique to other shops on the square,” she said. “We partner with local businesses to put on events, workshops and pop-ups, and you can find many products from local artists and makers at the shop as well.”

At Just Lagom, customers can find everything from day-to-day outfits to dresses for a special occasion, along with home decor, gift items and even some items for babies. So far, she embraces her new location.

“When I heard this bigger space was opening on Logan Street, my first thought was ‘Dang, I just got settled in at my current space.’ My second thought was that

I’d be crazy not to take such an incredible opportunity for growth,” McVey said. “Aside from the additional space and prime location, this space has an event room in the back that allows me to marry my love for the boutique and throwing events all into one. So now I can have classes, workshops, pop-ups and things of that nature, in addition to having the standard storefront.”

Ensuring customers find something special is a priority for McVey.

“I want customers to feel a sense of relief, that, ‘Oh, thank goodness I found something that works for me and that I feel good in’-type of feeling,” she said. “And I want you

to feel at home in my shop. I’ll never shove a million things in your dressing room and try and talk you into a top you’re not feeling. I’m here to help if you need it and if not. I’ll be out of your way while you peruse.”

Other than her business ventures, she is also the co-founder of the Indiana Peony Festival.

“My mom Kelly is the founder, and if you know Kelly, you know she can do anything she sets her mind to with or without my help,” McVey said. “So, I do what I can, but she’s the driver behind the organization.”

McVey said the Indiana Peony Festival influences some of Just Lagom’s clothing line.

“Throughout the year, you might not know that me and my shop are affiliated in any way to the festival, but during the month of May, you will know,” she said. “We will have all things peonies – gifts, art, décor, etc., and will have no shortage of peony-printed dresses and outfits for festival season.”

Being a business owner in her hometown with family support means everything to McVey.

“Seeing my cousins lined up outside of the shop on my grand opening, having my aunt and uncle pop in to support me on a First Friday night, having my dad in back helping me paint while I man the shop in front, my mom bringing me coffees in between her meetings during the day, I wouldn’t be here without the support from my family and friends,” she said. “I must mention my boyfriend Aaron and his 7-yearold son Jake have been two of my biggest helpers and supporters.”

ON THE COVER: Lindsey McVey pauses inside her boutique store, Just Lagom, March 10 in downtown Noblesville. (Photo by Adam Seif)

IF YOU GO

What: Just Lagom

Where: 876 Logan St.

Hours: Closed Sundays and Mondays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday Website: shopjustlagom.com

Lindsey McVey’s business sells clothes, home decor and other items. (Photo by Adam Seif)

Erasing ideas, one at a time

Commentary by Terry Anker

Death by a thousand cuts. Lingchi, the Chinese practice of torture and execution until the early 1900s, did exactly what it described. It drew blood from its victims only a little at a time until a tipping point prevented recovery. The objective was to inflict as much pain as possible. Ironically, the medieval practice of bloodletting was functionally similar. It drew blood from its patients only a little at a time until a tipping point prevented recovery. The objective was to balance the bodily humors to heal the sick. Whatever the intention or methodology, the outcome was equally unappealing. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, holds the cliché. So, is the good actor better served to leave well enough alone? Could it be that the real test of moral action is one of intention or perhaps restraint? In a proclaimed effort to “modernize” classic works of literature, censors have taken to removing or rewriting sections or themes determined unilaterally to be potentially offensive to current sensibilities. It is not a

new enterprise. It would be hard to image a sovereign or pontiff entirely able to resist the power to “correct” history to better conform with their own agendas. While those aims may have been pure, or not, wouldn’t it be terrific to review the original, unedited text, unfiltered by the changing mores of the millennium?

We have come to recognize with dread the pyre upon which some of us would throw ideas inconsistent with our own. Most of the world restricts open access to the internet for all, and access to learning for many, usually based upon religion, gender or politics. There is a bonfire in the public square of “wrong” ideology. Could editing authors’ intents turn out to be like burning books — one page at a time?

Would like to sleep on it

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

I woke up recently feeling refreshed and energized, certain I had slept for a solid eight, maybe nine, hours. To my surprise, the clock read 10:35 p.m.! I’d been down for less than 90 minutes! Of course, then I couldn’t fall back asleep, and when I finally did, it was basically restless dozing. Since when did nights become so long? By the time my alarm went off, I was exhausted. What gives?

HUMOR

prescription meds. Sometimes, I sleep. Most nights, I don’t. Add in a husband who often snores, a black Lab who occasionally barks, and the brutal unpredictability of hot flashes, and you have a recipe for a perpetually grumpy middle-aged woman whose joint pain varies indirectly with her continence level. I’m a ball of fun.

Since when did nights become so long? By the time my alarm went off, I was exhausted. What gives?

I’m one hot perimenopausal mess is what gives, and they, the stupid hormones responsible for this obscene predicament, don’t actually give a flying anything about my ability to sleep. Like, at all. Particularly during a full moon or after I’ve lifted weights, or most Wednesdays through Tuesdays. Every night is a crapshoot with me, unable to break an absurdly long unlucky streak.

I’ve tried meditation, backward counting, getting up and eating, staying put and breathing, and even a variety of OTC and

At least I’m not alone. My high school besties, some of my colleagues and a few sisters and sistersin-law are all lamenting this horrible lead up to “The Change” with me. Menopause misery does, in fact, love company. But it’s no real consolation, even when I do manage to get a beautiful 87 minutes of sleep. For the night is long and hormones are dumb!

– DANIELLE WILSON

Peace out.

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

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

Candid observations of candid camera moments

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

literally.

HUMOR

Returning from our vacation to the Virgin Islands last month, I sent my digital camera through the airport’s scanner. Then I forgot to retrieve it after it rolled out on the conveyor. When I came back minutes later, it was gone. I almost aways use my cellphone on trips to snap photos, but I took the old point-and-shoot as a backup.

It ended up being chock-full of pictures showing all the fun Mary Ellen and I had — you know, standing in front of an old church, standing in front of an old restaurant, standing in front of an old museum, and standing in front of people older than us, if we could find any.

I had hoped the thief would have a change of heart about taking my camera. I had my name and email address taped on the back. What value could my old camera have for anyone else? Crooks don’t have a conscience, and this guy took the cake, or in this case, the Kodak.

Yesterday, I opened my email to find this note:

Dear Mr. Wolfsie: (Is that really a name?)

Thanks for leaving your camera unattended at the Nassau Airport. When I started looking through your pictures, I was disappointed. There wasn’t a single racy shot out of the whole bunch. Oh, well, you and the redhead make a lovely couple, so I’m emailing you back all of your vacation photos. Sorry I stole your camera. It’s a little antiquated but still a keeper. I mean that

I’d like to make a few suggestions from an objective observer. Your wife is very attractive, but I’m not a big fan of capri pants. I love her red hair, but I’m not crazy about the style. Otherwise, you are a lucky man. I wish I had a trophy wife.

Now, regarding you: Geez … no more selfies, I beg you. And when someone else takes a photo of you, never have your head bent forward, looking down. With those multiple chins, definitely avoid profile shots. You look pretty good for your age, assuming you’re 85 (you must be that old, since you still use AOL). Here’s a thought: How about some more candid shots of you and your wife doing something more physical than just standing? Too scary? Maybe you can hire someone to pretend he’s you, parasailing or windsurfing.

Some final advice on your picture-taking: You apparently think half a head is better than none. That is true, except in photos.

Anyway, Dick, if I may call you that (after all, I feel like I know you), I am keeping the camera, even though I would have preferred a Nikon.

Author’s note: You guessed it. I made up this entire story. Just for the record, my wife’s hair looks fabulous.

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With those multiple chins, definitely avoid profile shots. You look pretty good for your age, assuming you’re 85 (you must be that old, since you still use AOL).

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Westfield resident lands dream job: promote pickleball

By Jeff Decker news@currentnoblesville.com

Speak to Christine Best for long and, if you haven’t already, you just might feel the urge to take up pickleball.

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The Westfield resident’s outgoing nature and enthusiasm for the nation’s fastest-growing recreational sport are apparent and would seem to make her perfect for her new part-time job.

Best was recently hired by the Carmel-based Amateur Pickleball Association as a national ambassador for the game. As such, she will travel to APA tournaments across the U.S., where she will facilitate the events, make players feel comfortable and welcome, address issues that arise, hand out medals and share her love of the game.

“I was kind of waiting for my dream job to show up, and it did,” said Best, 62, a divorced mother of an adult daughter and an entrepreneur who describes herself as semi-retired (she invented the FidoRido, a car seat for dogs, and licensed it for retail sale).

Tom Davidson, CEO and executive director of events for the APA, said the organization was fortunate to connect with Best. She possessed the qualities the association was looking for, including pickleball knowledge and the willingness to travel. Best has already visited Newark, N.J.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Napierville, Ill., to work tournaments.

“She knows the sport, she loves the people, she smiles 100 percent of the time, she genuinely cares about the game and the people playing it, and she makes people happy,” Davidson said. “She has that personality that’s hard to put into words. She’s someone you want to be associated with and have a part of your adventure for sure.”

Best has been active in sports throughout her life. Before she moved to the northside nine years ago, she regularly played racquetball at Baxter YMCA on the southside. A friend suggested pickleball then, but Best wasn’t interested.

When she moved to Hamilton County to care for her ailing mother, she took pickleball classes at the Monon Community Center in Carmel. She’s been hooked ever since and plays nearly every day. Describing herself as a social butterfly, Best enjoys the camaraderie (at the Monon center, she’s the pickleball party planner, organizing events and trips) and how the game helps her stay

in shape.

“I’m not a person that likes to work out,” she said. “I have to be playing a game.”

Although pickleball — a game in which players use paddles to hit a perforated hollow plastic ball over a 36-inch-high net on a court less than a third of the size of a tennis court — has been around since 1965, its growth has taken off in the past five years. An estimated 4.8 million Americans play pickleball, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association.

That growth has not been without growing pains. The biggest challenge, Davidson said, is having enough facilities to meet demand. More indoor facilities are needed in central Indiana, Best said, where fickle weather limits the use of outdoor courts.

“We’re underserved, pun intended, in this area,” she said.

Best wants to advocate for more indoor facilities as she promotes a game she loves. Her experience thus far as an APA ambassador has been exactly what she had hoped for.

“I’m so grateful to have this job,” Best said. “This is what I’m supposed to be doing at this time in my life.”

Christine Best recently became the national ambassador for the Carmel-based Amateur Pickleball Association. (Photo courtesy of Christine Best)

Woof Gang coming to county

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

Pet retailer Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming is planning to open four stores in Hamilton County in the next four years. Miami-based Woof Gang sells pet food, pet supplies and offers grooming services. CEO Ricardo Azevedo said he anticipates the first store in Hamilton County to open this year in Carmel.

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“We’re going to be looking into other spaces in Hamilton County, but we don’t have a specific location,” Azevedo said.

The retailer expects to open one shop per year in the county.

Woof Gang sells oven-baked treats and meat chews made with natural and protein-rich ingredients without preservatives. Treats can be customized for holidays and birthdays.

Grooming services are performed in a spa-like setting. Offerings include luxury bathing with hypoallergenic shampoo and conditioner, hair drying, full-body brushing, styling and more.

“We have a very specialized experience for the dogs. It’s grooming, but Woof Gang does it in a very different way,” Azevedo said. “We have the owners very involved, so they care and they love. The technology that

we’ve developed is very different from what you’d find in many other grooming houses.” Woof Gang was founded in 2007 and has more than 200 locations in the U.S. Learn more at WoofGangBakery.com.

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming offers dog customizable dog treats.

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming is plans to open four stores in Hamilton County in the next four years. (Photos courtesy of Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming)

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ATI LAB Series features new spin on play

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

When Alisa Hauser read A.A. Milne’s play “Belinda: An April Folly,” she immediately thought it would make a good musical.

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She was looking for a project to work with her friend David Mallamud, so she suggested the play.

“From there, we set out on our collaboration, with me doing the script adaptation and lyrics and David composing the music,” Hauser said.

“David and I met at the BMI Workshop in New York City, where we were paired together to write a song as an assignment for the class. We have worked on a number of smaller projects over the years since then, but ‘Belinda’ has been the biggest project of our collaboration.”

As part of Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Lab Series, “Belinda: An April Folly” will be presented as a free reading at 2 p.m. March 25 at Carmel Clay Public Library’s large Community Room on the first floor. This is the first time the ATI LAB Series has been held anywhere besides the ATI’s Studio Theater home at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Before Milne’s “Winnie-the-Book” book was published in 1926, “Belinda: An April Folly” premiered in 1918. The play is set in 1914.

“The characters in ‘Belinda’ go through the world with a kind of naiveté and silliness, though they are completely passionate about their motivations,” Hauser said. “This speaks to my love of musical theater. I choose to spend my life escaping into a world where characters sing and dance, so it felt like a natural fit for my sensibilities.”

Having the reading with music in front of an audience will help the creative process, Hauser said.

“As writers. we spend our time creating

on paper, or in today’s world, computers,” Hauser said. “The characters only come to life in my head as we work on the piece. So, to hear and see them come to life with professional actors helps us tremendously. The audience really tells us what is working or not. We get to see if what we imagine is there is really there. Will this moment work? Will this song forward the plot in the way we think it will? Will this line get a laugh? I may think it’s hilarious on paper, but the actors and audience will tell us for sure. David and I also think it’s fascinating to see when something is revealed in a reading that we didn’t expect, a minor subplot that ends up getting expanded, for example.”

There have been two previous readings.

“Each time, we are able to make changes based on what we learn,” Hauser said. “For example, for this reading at ATI, we have added a brand-new song and a new scene.”

Mallamud agreed the process is extremely important.

“Even a completed musical doesn’t really exist until you get it in front of an audience,” Mallamud said. “Readings can definitely answer questions we might have about whether a certain line, song or plot line works, but they can also reveal so

much to you about your musical that you never even thought to think about, questions you never thought to ask. There’s always a lot of surprises. Something you thought was the greatest moment in your show might fall flat, and a moment you thought of as purely utilitarian, expositional or transitional could end up being the moment that draws the audience in the most.”  Indianapolis resident Jeff Stockberger said he sees his role as director as trying to find the needs of the creators along with bringing new ideas to the table. Stockberger said he is always seeking opportunities to work with ATI co-founder Don Farrell, who will be the stage manager. The fact Milne wrote the play was intriguing to Stockberger.

“It’s more of an adult piece, but still has a childlike wonder about it,” Stockberger said. “It’s simple, light and quite funny.”

Debbie Meyers is the music director.

“Since it’s a musical I’ve never done before, I thought it would be great to be part of the weeklong process,” Meyers said. “I’ve done a lot of shows but never in this kind of setting.”

To reserve a ticket, visit eventbrite. com/e/actors-theatre-of-indiana-lab-series-belinda-tickets-519392536057.

‘FOOTLOOSE’

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

‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’

Civic Theatre is presenting “Murder on the Orient Express” through March 25 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘THE GREAT GATSBY’

The Belfry Theatre’s production of “The Great Gatsby” runs through March 26 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort in Indianapolis. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

JIM MESSINA

Jim Messina will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘GALLANTRY & VETERAN JOURNEY’

Indianapolis Opera presents “Gallantry & Veterans Journeys,” two one-act plays from the Contemporary Workshop Series at 4 p.m. March 25-26 at the Basle Opera Center in Indianapolis. For more, visit indyopera.org.

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Great American Songbook Foundation to screen documentary — The Great American Songbook Foundation will host the Indiana premiere screening of a new public television documentary that draws heavily from its vast music archives. “Meredith Willson: America’s Music Man” is a profile of the composer, arranger, bandleader and playwright behind “The Music Man,” one of the most popular stage and film musicals of all time. The free public event will take place April 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, with a display of archival items opening at 5:45 p.m. in the lobby, a conversation with the director at 6 p.m., and the screening of the 55-minute film starting at 7 p.m. Free general admission tickets can be reserved online at TheSongbook.org/MWscreening or through the Center’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office at Tickets@ TheCenterPresents.org or 317-843-3800.

Alisa Hauser, left, and David Mallamud created a musical from A.A. Milne’s play “Belinda: An April Folly.” (Photo courtesy of Alisa Hauser)

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African singer’s concert set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jonathan Butler’s life has taken amazing turns.

The singer/songwriter and guitarist from South Africa will perform at 7 p.m. March 26 at the Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel.

Butler, 61, was the first nonwhite artist to be played on South African radio and television.

“I couldn’t envision where my life has taken me from the age of 11,” Butler said. “This is a dream come true. I can’t even express coming from a family of 12 brothers and sisters and great poverty to opening for Whitney Houston and Eric Clapton and becoming an international artist. Sometimes I have to pinch myself to believe that this is real because where I come from, people are humble and people are simple and people are community based. Growing up in a family where there wasn’t a lot to go around, it’s an unbelievable dream and an unbelievable journey. I’m grateful for it all, signing my first recording when I was 13.”

Butler said he really hasn’t reflected on the journey.

“But there’s a saying, ‘Count your blessings and name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord has done,’” Butler said. “So, all that has happened to me is what God has designed for me, and all that I’ve been through God has guided me through it, so I’m humbly grateful for my life and all that in it.”

Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela said Butler’s music inspired him during his imprisonment for opposing the apartheid system. Mandela became the first Black president of South Africa in 1994.

“I’ve been blessed in my life to have encountered amazing people and light,” he said. “I call them light, and that is Nelson Mandela and (South African bishop) Desmond Tutu. They’ve been my inspiration. Not just mine, but my generation, my nation. They were the pillars and still are the pillars of freedom and justice in South Africa. I was very blessed and fortunate to know both these incredible lights of our community and our country.”

Butler said he has had strong ties with both families that continue to grow stronger. Mandela died in 2013 and Tutu died in 2021.

For more, thecenterpresents.org.

NATYALAYA SCHOOL DANCERS PERFORM AT DISNEY WORLD

Natyalaya School of Arts performed at Disney Springs at Disney World’s Waterside stage March 4 in Orlando. it was the very first time an Indian classical dance was performed at Disney, Natyalaya School of Arts founder Vrinda Sunil said. There were 29 participants from the school, which is at 9401 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Of the 29 participants, most were from Carmel and Fishers, but there also were dancers from Noblesville, Zionsville, Kokomo and Lafayette and two out-of-state performers. The dance team performed for 25 minutes. (Photo courtesy of Vrinda Sunil)

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Zionsville filmmaker expands vision

By Mike Beas editorial@youarecurrent.com

At some point in the not-too-distant future, James Sheridan will roll life’s dice by relocating to Los Angeles.

PRODUCTION

Where’s Amy?

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

Drinking in fine taste of riesling

Commentary by Mark LaFay

The 2017 Zionsville High School graduate plans to make the long drive west with the hope that his talent, vision, ambition and work ethic eventually intersect with good fortune.

Sheridan, 24, who wrote and directed the independent film, “Ninja in the Mafia’s Shadow,” wants to continue creating movies, albeit on a far grander scale.

“I’ve been making stuff since the third grade. I used to make short films with my sisters and friends,” Sheridan said. “The first one I made was like a 30-second clip of me jumping into a wall, and I edited it so it looked like I had jumped through the wall.

“I like ‘Star Wars’, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, and those types of action and adventure movies.”

Sheridan, a Ball State University graduate, said his film cost approximately $10,000 to make. It runs 1 hour, 50 minutes, and is available for free on Amazon. Sheridan is looking into other streaming options, as well.

“Ninja in the Mafia’s Shadow” has a cast of 18, with filming locations including the campuses of IUPUI and Marian University. The movie centers on a ninja who works his day job as a pizza delivery guy and is on a mission to stop the Mafia from shutting down the pizzeria.

“The goal with this movie, I’m kind of using it as my resume,” Sheridan said. “I’m planning to move out probably in July. I wanted to make one movie here before I moved to see if I can get another produced out there.”

Sheridan plans to have DVDs made of “Ninja in the Mafia’s Shadow” to distribute — as well as links to the film — once on the West Coast.

“I’m working right now on a couple of scripts,” Sheridan said.

Where’s Amy attends tribute to film composer John Williams

CSO Executive Director Cara Pittenger (Noblesville), left, with Mary Eckard-Good (Carmel) and Barry Good (Carmel). attended the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 4 “Best of John Williams: A Tribute Concert” with CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes March 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. The audience was taken on a magical film journey accompanied by the hits of Williams’ Academy Award-winning songs, including “Schindler’s List,” “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Jurassic Park.” For future concerts, visit carmelsymphony. org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

BEHIND BARS: STRAWBERRY SOUR

The Strawberry Sour is perfect for spring! This cocktail is created by Brigitte S. from The HC Tavern + Kitchen, and is made with Sipsmith Strawberry Smash gin, Gran Marnier, lemon and strawberries.

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

Recently, I drank a 2019 vintage riesling from the Alsace region of France. It reminded me of how much I love riesling. If you have lived in Indiana for some period of time, your primary exposure to riesling is probably a form that came in a blue bottle and was beyond sweet. Unfortunately, this type of riesling has given a lot of people the negative impression that riesling is a cloyingly sweet wine without much dimension. The good news is that good riesling is vastly different and better than the blue-bottle bummer.

First, riesling is a wine, and it is the name of the grape used to make the wine. The Germans have been making mind-numbing good riesling for centuries. The bulk, but not all, of righteous riesling comes from the Mosel and the Rheingau. Great riesling also comes from Alsace in France, Finger Lakes in Upstate New York, and the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Riesling is often thought of as a sweet wine because it is so fruit-forward. While semi-sweet and fully sweet riesling from high-quality producers is sublime, riesling that is fermented dry is my go-to.

I had a basic riesling from Weinbach that was just nuts. It was definitely fruit-forward, with a great mineral profile and tart acidity. It smelled great, tasted great, and it was great to have with the charcuterie that we had out. Great riesling will develop and age into something truly remarkable, just like well-made red wines. Even after four years, the riesling has plenty of time left in it to develop! If you are thinking about some epic grazing this weekend, pick up a nice riesling to pair. Dry riesling is great with salty cured meats, pickled asparagus, Muenster, Gruyere or Beaufort cheeses.

There are several great places to find riesling around Indy, such as Tasteful Times in Fishers, Vine and Table in Carmel, West Clay Wine and Spirits, or the Payless Liquors off 96th and Interstate 69.

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

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Blueprint for Improvement: Bathroom serenity in Geist

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1988 in the Feather Cove section of Geist, this home’s full bath had an efficient and functional layout, but it was time to overhaul the room to better fit this family’s evolving needs and style.

THE BLUEPRINT

• A light color palette brightens the space, while the rich wood cabinets bring warmth and a sense of calm with a touch of traditional style.

• The shower/tub combination was replaced by a walk-in shower, which features a glass pane door, built-in bench and porcelain tile in a marble finish that elevates the room’s aesthetic.

• Luxury vinyl plank flooring provides warmth and durability with a soft step, and the look of hardwood without the worry of water damage or maintenance.

• Brushed nickel finishes and hexagonal tile serve as the perfect accents, adding a dose of classic yet modern flair.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

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

Do you have dontopedalogy?

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Do you have a friend or family member who has, as Dictionary.com describes it, “the habit of making inappropriate, insensitive, or imprudent statements”? If you can’t think of someone in your life who often sticks her foot in her mouth, maybe you are the culprit.

cent slip-ups. I’ll note here that many of his comments were racist and/or bigoted, although I’m doing my best to assume that he simply wasn’t the sharpest crayon in the box.

GRAMMAR GUY

Prince Philip, former Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth, passed away in 2021. However, he left his mark on language by coining the word “dontopedalogy,” as he suffered from this unfortunate, habitual foible.

In a speech to the General Dental Council in 1960, Prince Philip introduced dontopedalogy by describing it as “the science of opening your mouth and putting your foot in it, a science which I have practiced for a good many years.”

The Duke of Edinburgh was a disaster when it came to diplomacy and off-thecuff comments. Although I won’t share the examples of Prince Philip insulting entire countries in an often-offensive way, I’ll share some of the more humorous, inno-

While meeting with the London Assembly’s tourism chief at the opening of City Hall in 2002, Prince Philip noted, “The problem with London is the tourists. They cause the congestion. They block the streets.” Read the room, pal.

Going back to 1969, as the queen was overspending her allowance from the government, Prince Philip noted, “We go into the red next year … I shall have to give up polo.” Open mouth, insert foot.

Yes, Prince Philip had a chronic case of dontopedalogy. If you suspect you are suffering from the same condition, consult your doctor or therapist.

Visiting Jerusalem’s Mt. Zion

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, in our continuing tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we visit a single building in Jerusalem that has significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike.

TRAVEL

Mt. Zion is a hill in Jerusalem long associated with biblical King David. When the Crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099, they discovered on Mt. Zion the ruins of a fourth-century church that had once been a synagogue. Muslim residents repeated stories that the synagogue was built over the tomb of King David. On the other hand, Christian residents said the church was associated with Jesus’ last meal with his disciples in the so-called Upper Room.” So, the Crusaders erected the Church of St. Mary of Zion to honor both traditions. An empty stone box in a first-floor room symbolized David’s tomb and a larger space above was associated with the Upper Room. When the Ottoman Turks gained control of Jerusalem, they added a minaret to the building and converted the upper room into a mosque honoring David.

For about 800 years, Jewish residents of Jerusalem ignored claims associating the Crusader building with David because the Hebrew Scriptures say David was entombed in the “City of David,” hundreds of yards to the east. After the 1948 war, Jordan barred Jewish access to that and other sites in Jerusalem. The tiny room with the stone box was one where Jews could gather to pray. So, the box was covered with blue velvet embroidered with representations of musical instruments and Hebrew text proclaim-

ing, “David, the king of Israel lives forever.” A small sign over the entrance proclaimed “King David’s Tomb” in English, Hebrew and Arabic.

Today, Jews pray in King David’s Tomb on the first floor, Christians pray in the upper room and Muslims pray on the roof. No one cares if David is really in his tomb.

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

Entrance to traditional Tomb of David on Mt. Zion in Jerusalem. (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.

Traditional Upper Room in the Church of St. Mary of Zion.

Traditional Tomb of David.

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