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Deputy, K-9 specialize in finding missing people By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy Neal Hoard and his K-9 bloodhound Maudie often play PUBLIC SAFETY a game of hide and seek. The person hiding can vary from an elderly person who wandered off, a lost child or a bad guy running from police, but the objective is the same: find them. Hoard, 60, and the 4 1/2-year-old bloodhound have worked together for more than four years. Maudie is Hoard’s fourth bloodhound. Hoard began working search and rescue 23 years ago with Midwest Search Dogs. In 2006, he was sworn in as a sheriff’s reserve deputy. As a reserve deputy, Hoard is required to work 24 hours a month patrolling the streets. He’s on call with Maudie whenever a search and rescue is needed, regardless of the time or day. As a reservist, Hoard must keep up with all the training required of a merit officer. “We are available for callout all the time. It could be 3 in the morning or 3 in the afternoon,” said Hoard, a Westfield resident who works as a carpenter when not tracking missing persons. “We could look for anybody who is young or old, good or bad that’s walked away from a scene that we need to find.” In her lifetime, Maudie has had approximately 25 successful callouts. Hoard and Maudie respond to calls across central Indiana. “Not all of our tracks end in a find, but I had a call a few days ago up in Clinton County for a 13-year-old missing girl, and we started, and my dog didn’t go anywhere,” Hoard said. “She didn’t take me out of the yard. So, I asked the officers, ‘Did you search the house?’ And they’re like, ‘Yeah,’ so I took her out and she did it again.” Bloodhound K-9s don’t enter buildings because they aren’t trained as bite dogs and can’t help the officer if things go bad. “They would just be in the way,” Hoard said. Again, Maudie didn’t leave the yard. Clinton County deputies re-searched the house, garage and property and found the girl hiding in the garage underneath a trailer. “So, I didn’t find her, but my dog did what she was supposed to do,” Hoard said. When Hoard is tracking a criminal suspect, he’s joined by a 12-man tactical team and two German shepherd K-9s. “They (officers) are armed to the tooth

Maudie is a 4 1/2-year-old bloodhound K-9 with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

and I’m out front. There’s two guys right beside me as point men, and hopefully they’ll see the bad guy before I do because I’m concentrating on (Maudie),” Hoard said. With a previous bloodhound, Hoard tracked an active shooter in Pendleton and a murder suspect in Lapel. The last criminal suspect he tracked was during a domestic battery situation in which the suspect left on foot. Maudie is one of three bloodhound K-9s in central Indiana. One of the perks of being a K-9 officer with a bloodhound is, Maudie isn’t subject to the requirements of other K-9s, such as being trained as a bite dog. “Her life is more normal because she’s a bloodhound rather than a patrol dog,” Hoard said. “Patrol dogs are kept isolated from family members, but Maudie is not trained to bite. If she would bite somebody, it would be for a reason any other dog would have bit somebody. Maudie does get to come inside. (Bloodhounds) are very social, they’re trained to be that way. We could be looking for a bad guy and she still thinks she’s looking for Santa Claus.” When Maudie retires, probably around age 8 or 9, Hoard will keep her as a family pet.

A recent call One of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy Neal Hoard’s callouts was Feb. 14 to an address in Carmel, where a boy with autism left the house. He had been missing for approximately two hours by the time Hoard and his bloodhound K-9 Maudie arrived on the scene. After tracking the trail for a short time, Hoard noticed two right footprints in the snow, and he knew it was the boy’s footprints because he was wearing two right shoes when he left the house. Maudie followed the trail up to some garage doors and sniffed the door handles. Hoard realized the boy was trying to get inside out of the cold. Maudie is trained to indicate at a door handle if she knows the person went inside a building, but she wasn’t indicating. “We kept going and we went up this driveway and the garage door is open, and she starts lighting up because she gets excited when she knows she’s close,” Hoard said. “We go through the garage, and nothing is in there, so we turn around and see him sitting in the car trying to get out of the cold.”

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Magic of the Square set — From 5 to 9 p.m. April 1 in downtown Noblesville, Noblesville Main Street will offer Magic of the Square for its First Friday event. There will be four magicians performing 30-minute sets in the east alley, and they also will perform more than 90 minutes of additional walkaround magic. Harry Potter Trivia will be at 5 p.m. at Primeval Brewing. A costume contest will take place in the north alley and people are encouraged to wear their best Harry Potter outfits. There will be magical-themed dining and shopping. For more, visit the Noblesville Main Street Facebook page. Noblesville High School students place at DECA — Noblesville High School students recently participated in the DECA business leadership state competition. NHS ju-

nior Jacob Norris took a first place state championship in “Professional Selling” and junior Cody Bozell scored second place in the “Entrepreneurship” category. Norris will now compete in the international DECA conference in Atlanta later this spring. Nickel Plate Arts adds staff member — Nickel Plate Arts recently announced that local teacher, actor and community volunteer Ryan Shelton is joining the staff as the organization’s partnership manager. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group returns to in-person meetings — The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will return to in-person meetings at 6:30 p.m. April 7 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051

E. Monument St. The group is designed for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. For questions, contact Phyllis Hunter at seacrestway@yahoo.com or 317-770-2314 or Sandy Spatta at sspata@gmail.com or 317-773-6848. Hamilton County SWCD to conduct workshop — Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and Hamilton County Invasives Partnership are conducting a spring sustainability workshop that focuses on invasive species. The workshop is from 9 a.m. to noon April 2 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville. The workshop is $10 per person. Registration can be completed at hamiltonswcd.org.

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The Noblesville High School Jazz 1 band celebrates being selected to participate in the Essentially Ellington Festival and Competition in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville High School)

NHS Jazz 1 band again gets elite invitation By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Robinson said there are many benefits to participating in 2021. “Even though it was virtual in 2021, beThe Noblesville High School Jazz 1 band ing named a top 15 finalist for the biggest earned elite status for the second consecjazz fest in the nation was an incredible utive year. And this time, the feeling because of how hard the students MUSIC experience should be even more worked and how many obstacles they had enjoyable. to overcome,” Robinson said. “We still had NHS is one of only 15 bands from across many connections to the event through the United States and Canada selected for zoom rehearsals, luncheons, master classthe Essentially Ellington Festival and comes, sectional rehearsals and, as a director, petition in New York City. The NHS band is I was able to connect with some of the top one of only five to be selected back-to-back directors in the nation and learn more about to what is known as the Super Bowl of Jazz. their best practices in teaching and make It was held virtually in 2021 because of the some great friends.” COVID-19 pandemic, but it is expected to be Robinson said the band is thrilled to repreheld in person May 5-7. Noblesville will persent Noblesville Schools on a national stage. form May 6. “Only two oth“It’s a dream er schools from “The accomplishment of becoming come true to go Indiana have ever to New York,” been named finalfinalists two years in a row feels said Bethany Robimpossible, and we could not be more ists for this prestiinson, NHS jazz gious 27-year runband director and grateful to spend days being mentored ning competition, assistant band by the top jazz music educators and and we are the director. “We are only school in Indimusicians in the world.” beyond excited, ana to have been – BETHANY ROBINSON named two times,” but I know that even that feeling Robinson said. will pale in comparison to what we feel The entire 21-member Jazz 1 band will when we step onto one of the greatest jazz make the trip. stages for big bands in the world. We will “One of the challenges of making a combe overcome with joy and emotion, but the petition this big when we haven’t actually students will take all of those feelings and made the trip before is a massive fundraisplay an incredible set of music in the House ing effort never before attempted by our of Swing. band program,” Robinson said. “We aim to “The accomplishment of becoming finalraise $35,000 to get this incredible student ists two years in a row feels impossible, band to Jazz at Lincoln Center in the next and we could not be more grateful to spend few weeks.” days being mentored by the top jazz music To donate, visit noblesvilleband.org/ educators and musicians in the world.” ellington.

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The Rhodehamel House at 5320 N. Meridian St. is featured in the 61st annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Sherrell Smith)

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St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild is presenting the 61st annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, the longest-running EVENT show house event in the U.S., at the Rhodehamel House from April 23 to May 8. Built in 1929, the Rhodehamel House, 5320 N. Meridian St., is a two-story, five-bedroom brick Tudor home with a 5,226-square-foot main level, a 2,283-square-foot second level, a 2,253-square-foot basement and a 690-square-foot attic for a total enclosed living space of 10,452 square feet. The home is within the boundaries of several community organizations: the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association, Meridian Street Preservation Commission, Meridian Street Foundation and Midtown Indy. All five bedrooms in the Rhodehamel House have a full, private bathroom. The home also has several half-baths on the main and lower levels. It also has fireplaces in the living room, library and recreation room and an attached three-car garage. The event brought in 19 design firms and four landscape companies to showcase their work in their designated sections of the residence. Sherrell Smith, this year’s promotions director for St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, said the nonprofit’s goal, along with highlighting classic homes in the area, is to raise money for Eskenazi Health to support the underserved in the community. “Every year there’s a committee that works with Eskenazi to see what their

greatest need is,” said Smith, who has been with the guild for seven years. “The last couple of years they’ve wanted to do some extra courses, so they said their greatest need is supporting their nurses, and that in turn would support the less fortunate in the community. Every year it’s something a little bit different, but we’re always happy to help.” All proceeds from the event support the underserved community through Eskenazi Health. Last year, St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild raised $280,000 during the two-week run of the show house. To date, the organization has raised nearly $14 million for Eskenazi Health. Although there are no specific guidelines for how homes are chosen for the event, the guild traditionally selects homes from the Meridian corridor, with an estimated 90 percent of the homes chosen being in that area, according to Smith. The architect who designed this year’s residence was Charles Federman, who designed many of the classic homes in the Butler-Tarkington, Meridian-Kessler and Meridian Hills neighborhoods and oversaw their construction. This year’s home has had six owners since it was built. The original owners were the Rhodehamel family, from which the home derived its name. The home now belongs to Jamie and Lori Bradbury, who purchased the property in the spring of 2016. Tickets for the Decorators’ Show House and Gardens event are $30 and are nonrefundable. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. For more and to purchase tickets, visit showhouseindy.org.

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Hamilton County directs ARPA funds to affordable housing By Les Morris news@currentnoblesville.com

pations by employment pay less than $20 an hour, at best approximately half of that annual $81,000 figure. The need for affordable housing in Hamil“We’ve got to find an overarching solution ton County is real, and with the assistance that is inclusive for our teachers, police and of the Amerfirefighters, positions that we don’t GOVERNMENT ican Rescue pay a lot of money to but that we Plan Act, coundefinitely need,” Altman said. ty leaders are addressing the issue. Two different federal programs The Hamilton County Commissionare involved. The HOME Investment ers and Hamilton County Council Partnerships Program provides plan to set aside $5 million for afgrants to fund construction, buying fordable housing from ARPA funds. or rehabilitating of affordable housAltman Projects will be identified by the ing for low-income households. The Hamilton County Housing Coalition. National Housing Trust Fund increases and “The need is very real,” said Amy Massilla- preserves the supply of affordable housing many, a member of the council’s APRA comfor those same households. Both rental mittee. “Many of our neighbors and friends and ownership options are included in the here in Hamilton County have financially programs. struggled over the course of the pandemic. Half of the $5 million being allocated to We owe it to them to use this funding to affordable housing projects is earmarked to provide them with more housing security.” come from the current round of ARPA fundHamilton County Commissioner Christine ing, with the other half allocated from the Altman said a family whose annual income next round. is $81,000 can only afford 6 percent of Altman said the money will be spent listings and new construction in Hamilton wisely. County. Many families make much less. Alt“We want to make sure we invest that man said her review of the numbers reveals money in things that will change the dial for more than half of the county’s largest occuHamilton County,” she said.

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Orders for plants are due March 31 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 12. Rain barrels can be picked up May 20 in Noblesville and plants the week of June 13. All proceeds support conservation projects and education in Hamilton County. Hamilton County organization offers scholarships — The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers Association is offering $500 scholarships to Hamilton County graduating seniors or undergraduate students. They are for students majoring in the health and human science field including majors in departments of foods and nutrition; family and consumer science education; interior design; textile and clothing design; hospitality and tourism; child development and family studies; consumer science and retailing; nursing; fitness and health; speech, language and hearing; elementary education and health sciences. Past winners must reapply each year. Applications are due no later than April 1. For more, visit extension. purdue.edu/county/hamilton/4H/index.html.

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Purdue-bound guard caps stellar WHS career with regional run By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School boys basketball coach Shane Sumpter has always known what a special talent he has had in Braden Smith. “In my opinion, in the sectional he showed he was the best player in Indiana,” Sumpter said. “It’s the toughest sectional in the state, and we had to go through Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern and Carmel. We played Carmel three years in a row in the sectional final and finally got over the hump. To do what Braden did, and all on a broken foot, was simply amazing.” The 6-foot senior point guard, who will play for Purdue University next season, contributed 22 points, seven assists and seven rebounds March 5 in the Shamrocks’ 59-54 victory over defending Class 4A state champion Carmel in the sectional final. The sectional championship was the first ever for Westfield’s boys basketball team. “It was awesome to be a part of that,” said Smith, whose team beat Homestead in the regional opener before losing to Kokomo

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Favorite athlete: Steph Curry Favorite subject: English Favorite TV show: “Peaky Blinders” Favorite vacation spot: Florida in the final. “It never happened before, so that makes it even crazier.” Smith said many WHS graduates came out to support the team and said how much it meant to them to see the team go so far. “It’s always been our goal to win the sectional,” Smith said. “It was not just the sectional, even though it’s the first one ever. It was to go farther and farther. That was the

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ken left foot suffered Jan. 21. Smith, who had surgery on that same foot in July 2021, returned to play just before the sectional. In the three sectional games, he made 28 of 40 shots from the field. Westfield, which finished 22-7, had lost to Fishers by 25 points when Smith was sidelined during the regular season. Smith had 28 points and 10 assists as the Shamrocks turned the table with a 62-44 sectional victory. He then had 22 points in a 77-50 rout of HSE, avenging an early season loss. The 22 victories broke the previous school record of 18, which Westfield had tied in 2021. Smith said his leadership, along with the other seven seniors, was crucial to winning the title. Smith, an Indiana Mr. Basketball candidate, is resting his foot so it can heal. He doesn’t plan to play again until he reports to Purdue this summer. “My main goal is to be 100 percent healthy when I go to Purdue,” said Smith, who doesn’t yet know if he’ll play for the Indiana All-Stars against Kentucky. Smith, the school’s all-time leading scorer, averaged 18.3 points and six assists per game. He averaged 22 points as a junior.

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Grant aids with health challenges By Chris Bavender news@currentnoblesville.com

Schaibley said Indiana is a national leader in many areas and often noted for low taxes, low unemployment rate, new business A new state grant could help Hamilton developments, job commitments and investCounty and other municipalities across Inments in infrastructure. diana address health “Unfortunately, we are also a naCOUNTY challenges such as tional leader when looking at some diabetes and obesity. negative health indicators like smokThe Indiana Health Issues and ing rates and obesity,” she said. “This Challenges Grants will award $50 targeted grant program is an importmillion to local and statewide ant step in improving the health of service providers, along with planHoosiers by encouraging the developning organizations, to address ment of programs to address specific Schaibley long-standing problems. health concerns in Indiana with the State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) funding to back those efforts.” co-authored the legislation that created With the grants, organizations can the grants. She said Indiana is doing well in pinpoint specific health concerns in their many ways, but there is a “need to improve community and develop programs targeting the overall health of Hoosiers.” those areas. “With this grant program, local and stateThe Indiana Dept. of Health is accepting wide service providers can receive funds grant applications through March 31 and to develop programs to improve health outis expected to award grants based on the comes in specific areas and based on the proposal and need within the communities. needs of the community,” Schaibley said. Award notices will be issued by the Indiana “Funding can be used to prevent or reduce Dept. of Health by July 1. mental and physical health issues for HooFor more, visit in.gov/ siers, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovas- health/grant-opportunities/ cular disease and asthma.” healthissuesandchallengesgrant/.

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NOBLESVILLE ARTIST’S WORK ON DISPLAY AT STATEHOUSE Artwork by Noblesville artist Kristina Poulsen is on display in the Statehouse in Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s office. The piece is called “The Portrait.” Poulsen used fluid acrylics and a variety of techniques to manipulate the image. She then repeated the technique several times before using acrylic pens to add finer details before coating the canvas in resin. Poulsen said “The Portrait” took about 120 hours to complete. (Photo courtesy of Indiana House Republicans)

converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. Project: Roundabout Estimated completion: construction on 146th street. Drivers will continue to see Location: The intersection construction signs and of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. activity off the road, but no Best detour is bypassing CONSTRUCTION associated closures at this 146th street by taking 141st time. street. Project: Median construction Expected completion: May 2022. Location: A section of the Midland Trail is Project: Roundabout construction on 131st closed at Carey Road. street. Expected completion: April 4 Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and CARMEL 131st Street. Best detour is to avoid 131st Project: Range Line Road reconstruction street by taking 126th street. Expected completion: July 2022. Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. The initial phase affects the right southbound WESTFIELD lane of Range Line Road as crews replace Project: Wheeler Road and Tournament a water main. Work resumed in mid-March Trail traffic signal with construction of a roundabout at Location: Intersection at Wheeler Road Medical Drive followed by construction of and Tournament Trail a roundabout at 116th Street beginning in Expected completion: Construction is June. only in the preparation phase at this time. Expected completion: Summer. There are no anticipated closures. Project: Burial of transmission lines in the Project: Sanitary sewer project Arts & Design District Location: Phase 1 occurred on Oak Road Location: Main Street is closed at between 171st Street and 161st Street. It Veterans Way as lines are buried under is expected to reopen this week. Phase 2 and across Main Street. Detour using 4th closed Oak Road between 161st Street and Avenue SW, W. Elm Street and S. Range 151st Street. The closure started March 21 Line Road. and will last for up to four weeks. Expected completion: Main Street is Expected completion: Late April expected to reopen April 1, but work to Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout bury transmission lines in the area will Location: A section of 191st Street continue until May. from Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be FISHERS

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Noblesville resident forms competitive game league for students in sixth through 12th grade

From left, Moonshot Youth League members Keith Vest, Erick Mercado, Eli Rose, Alex Flint, Nolan Vest, Josh Cecil, Caden Rose, Roman Wright and Emerson Cecil. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com When Josh Cecil’s son entered middle school, he wanted his son to find an avenue to make friends outside of the traditional classroom or sports team. So, the Noblesville resident formed a community group around his son’s favorite activity, Magic the Gathering, a collectible card game. The gaming group is called the Moonshot Youth League. Cecil, the communications manager at Moonshot Games in Noblesville, is finishing up the group’s first six-week run at the game store. Players meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays are designed for “hang and play,” where participants play the game in a relaxed manner. Thursdays are designed for competitions and participants compete for points. They accumulate points throughout the season, and at the end of the season, the player with the most points is crowned the champion.

Members of the Moonshot Youth League are playing the collectible card game Magic the Gathering this season.

Players range in age from sixth to 12th grade. The league has eight players. “I thought (his son, Emerson) just needs connection, he needs friends, he needs something to be excited about and something to look forward to,” said Cecil, a Noblesville resident. “He’s in this big school

and he’s not connected and he’s not the only one. There has to be hundreds of kids, especially during like COVID, feeling disconnected. I’m seeing it has a horrible effect on mental health. “So I thought, well, why don’t I create a league where these kids that maybe don’t get connected via usual pathways (like) sports or clubs and help kids get connected and make friends and give them something to look forward to each week.” Emerson said he’s made friends by playing in the league. “It’s a great place to go and play the games you like and meet other people who play them and make friends,” he said. Cecil said he wasn’t sure how many people would be interested in the league, and he’s happy with the number so far. “Eight has been a pretty good number. All the kids have showed up and everybody is really excited,” Cecil said. “My son’s attitude this semester compared to last semester is night and day. He’s excited, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and it has carried

over into the other days of the week.” The registration fee for the league is $175 per season, which runs six weeks. The league awards $100 scholarships, which all eight students have received this season. The fee purchases a starter kit with a few decks of Magic the Gathering cards and a T-shirt. Noblesville High School senior Erick Mercado joined the group because he wanted to learn how to play Magic the Gathering. “I think the main reason I joined is I wanted to learn the game,” Mercado said. “I didn’t know how to play, and the younger ones taught me. I didn’t mind it. I was just having a fun time playing with everyone, even if there’s an age gap.” Mercado said none of the clubs at school offer games. “The atmosphere is different,” he said of the Moonshot Youth League. “When you’re at school, you kind of filter yourself a little bit. I feel more like myself here.” Cecil said the league might eventually feature other games, such as Pokémon, Settlers of Catan, Dungeons and Dragons and other multi-player games. For more, email Cecil at josh@moonshotgamestore.com. ON THE COVER: From left, Emerson Cecil, Caden Rose, Eli Rose and Roman Wright play Magic the Gathering. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

MOONSHOT YOUTH LEAGUE BREAKDOWN What: Moonshot Youth League When: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Moonshot Games, 50 N. Ninth St., Noblesville. Cost: $175 per six-week season. $100 scholarships are available. Current season game: Magic the Gathering Future season games: Settlers of Catan, Pokémon, Dungeons and Dragons Ages: Students in sixth through 12th grade.

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In accounting parlance, LIFO is a methodology of selling the most recently produced goods first – last in, first out. The reasons why, or why not, and what it might do for the business employing the method are varied but generally works in an inflationary period. One can figure out without much consideration that its opposite, FIFO, first in, first out, demands that adherents sell whatever came into inventory first before selling anything else. In some cases, the approach required seems clear. Bananas, for example, should be rotated such that those brought in yesterday are offered for sale before any that were brought in today, FIFO. The smart grocer rotates produce to ensure the longest shelf life possible for each item. But the choice isn’t always quite so obvious. Each day, emails, voicemails, texts, calls, U.S. mail and countless other medium pour in around the clock. From the deluge, a pile is formed. FIFO makes sense to ensure that needs are addressed in a fair and attentive way. Still, LIFO also intuitively jibes as it requires that any important matters that have arisen are not overlooked. With neither a standout winner, we work to triage from both ends, grading each incoming encounter through filters. Some become first pass, top priority. Others are second pass, top priority. Rounds continue until the stack is depleted. So, what happens to those that never become a top priority on any pass? And what happens to those senders offended that they are seemingly important one day but not another? An empty inbox makes everything first pass. A full box requires discretion. Could someone who seems highly attentive to us simply be bored and someone apparently disinterested is more committed but overwhelmed?

Fans, I’ve accomplished the impossible. I attended two social events in a row, on the same day. Voluntarily. I know! Me! The introvert who can’t wait for her last kid to fly the coop and lives for boring, quiet Saturdays. The gal whose dream vacation is a solo trip to a B-grade Caribbean all-inclusive for Eastern Europeans who don’t speak English. Truly unbelievable! Here’s what happened. The first get-together wasn’t technically a big deal for me. I met up with two women whom I’ve known for almost 30 years, introduced by our now spouses, a trio of former high school besties. Over quesadillas and margaritas, we laughed, reminisced and compared the latest in our aging bodies’ ailments, with wrinkly neck skin and pre-cancerous “freckles” topping the list. I don’t go out often (see first paragraph), but when I do, lazy lunches with friends are usually enjoyable. The second, however, surprised even me. My husband, Doo, and I were invited last minute to a local Irish pub to hang with our old neighbors and celebrate bagpiping firemen (or something like that). Initially, I was a hard pass, knowing that a crazy bar with loud humans was exactly the opposite of what I’d want after my ladies’ date, but after leaving the restaurant, I figured, why not? Everyone cheered when I arrived, including Doo, though he lost a bet because I actually showed. I only stayed an hour and fake-sipped a shot of Jameson, but I did it! I survived a boisterous crowd on a rainy afternoon with strange men walking around in kilts and only one working toilet. Look at me being social! Twice in one day. Peace out.

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Fond farewell to a dear friend Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I lost a friend and colleague this week. I visited Carl Finchum the day before he passed. The bond between a HUMOR photographer and a reporter is like a marriage, with some ups and downs as well as zooms and pans. Our working relationship lasted a decade, and much of the success I had during those years was because of Carl’s expertise at his job, his flexibility with my method of reporting and my erratic style. He was a true professional. At his funeral, the eulogies included remembrances about Carl’s faith, his passion for cars and his love of Laurel and Hardy. I had no idea about that last part. I wanted to share some favorite memories, but time ran out and the service ended. Here’s my fondest recollection: We were doing a remote shoot on Meridian Street near WISH-TV at the old advertising agency Caldwell Van Riper (CVR). They were promoting upcoming Pacers games. CVR was next door to WRTV (Channel 6), a fierce competitor with my station (Channel 8). My beagle companion, Barney, accompanied me on every shoot, and he was always escaping and running away while I did my segments. That morning we taped on the front lawn of CVR, so I tied Barney’s leash to a flagpole. As always, he managed to get loose. Carl was in position, pointing the camera at me, ready to go live. He never knew what I was going to do. And neither did I.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Barney had wandered over to the Channel 6 front lawn and was sniffing the signage. Carl saw Barney as well and realized that the sign was just too easy a target for a beagle. I motioned to Carl to pan his camera over to Barney, who I knew was about to leave his mark on the WRTV logo. Carl thought this was an unwise thing to do, No. 1, because it would showcase a competitor, and No. 2…well, let’s just leave it at No. 1 for now, although I was pretty sure Barney would leave No. 2, as well. Carl shook his head “no,” fearing that both of us would get in serious trouble if the boss saw this. Finally, live on camera, I said, “I’m asking Carl to show what Barney is doing and I want our general manager to know I take total blame for this.” Carl shrugged his shoulders, flashed a huge – DICK WOLFSIE grin and panned over just in time to catch Barney in the act. No, both of the acts. Back at the studio, I said to Carl, “I think we are in deep doo-doo.” Carl burst out laughing: “Yeah,” he said, “just like the Channel 6 sign.” Later, a note from the boss. “Funniest thing I have ever seen. You guys are a great team.” Yes, we were. Like Laurel and Hardy.

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SmartAsset recently released its eighth annual Best Value Colleges study. SmartAsset is a financial technolEDUCATION ogy company headquartered in New York. SmartAsset’s new analysis compared institutions across five metrics, including scholarships, starting salary, tuition, living costs and retention rate to determine the colleges with the best value in Indiana. Purdue University’s main campus in West Lafayette topped the list with an average scholarships and grants figure of $10,213,

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DISPATCHES The Farmers Bank names Ashley Roose as new mortgage loan officer — The Farmers Bank recently announced Ashley Roose has been named as a mortgage loan officer. Roose began her employment with The Farmers Bank on Dec. 1, 2010, as a teller/ customer service representative at the Noblesville office, where she also served as Assistant Branch Manager. She most recently served as branch manager at the Fishers office. Roose lives in Noblesville with her husband and their son. F.C. Tucker stats — Noblesville’s residential real estate market continued to heat up in February, as prices increased, and homes left the market faster. According to F.C. Tucker Company, homes in Noblesville sold 13 days, or 46.4 percent faster than this time last year. The average sale price for a home in Noblesville increased to $363,535, up 18.1 percent. The average price per square foot also increased compared to February 2021, up 25.5 percent to $171.29. Stocks that benefit from rising inflation – The last time the annual inflation rate topped 2.5 percent was 2011, when it hit 3 percent. Rising costs can eat into profits for some companies, and that can push up interest rates, which hurts bond prices and tends to pull investors away from stocks, depressing those prices. Cushion the effects of swelling inflation by investing in companies that benefit from global economic expansion and rising prices. Good candidates can be found in the materials and industrial sectors, such as: • Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), the world’s

largest copper miner, will see stronger profits due to a 60 percent jump since last spring in the price of copper. Recent share price: $24.63. • Caterpillar (CAT) is a global leader in producing heavy machinery. Rising commodity prices will lead Caterpillar’s customers, ranging from industrial metal-mining firms to agricultural companies, to buy more of Caterpillar’s excavators, backhoes and bulldozers. Recent share price: $180.96. • Cummins (CMI), this century-old company will see demand rise for diesel engines that power big-rig trucks and trains used to haul commodities and other goods. Recent share price: $224.31. Source: BottomLineInc. Hiring a tax professional – In most states, including Indiana, tax preparers do not have to meet any licensing standards, so you need to do your homework if you plan to hire a professional to do your taxes. Ask about any professional certifications, such as a CPA or Enrolled Agent. Find out what your recourse against the preparer is if you get audited and penalties are assessed. Finally, ask for references and check them out. Source: BottomLineInc. Offender Watch website—The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to use the Offender Watch Website to increase family safety. The website allows parents to search an address to see if any sex offenders live nearby. The website can be accessed at sheriffalerts.com.

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Tiny things lead to big problems Commentary by Dr. Terry Layman A smile. A sigh. A decimal point. A nail in a tire. On the surface, these all sound like little things, but if they COLON CANCER go unnoticed, they cause big problems. The little things truly matter. This is especially true in our fight to prevent colon cancer. Taking the time to prep for and complete a colonoscopy procedure sometimes feels like more trouble than it’s worth. It might feel like another little thing you can push back on your to-do list. Yet, colon cancer will impact about 1 out of every 24 individuals in their lifetime. It’s also the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., resulting in about 50,000 deaths in the U.S. every year. But this isn’t a “gloom and doom” message — colon cancer is almost completely preventable. This is where the little things come in. Colon cancer almost always starts as tiny mushroom-looking, pre-cancerous growths called “polyps” which, over a five- to 10-year period, may evolve into cancer. Fortunately, these can be easily removed during a colonoscopy. So, a colonoscopy not only serves as a cancer screening technique, but also a cancer prevention technique. I think of it as preventive maintenance rather than a cancer screening. There are other simple steps

you can also take for colon cancer preventive maintenance, such as moderating alcohol consumption, eating less red meat and maintaining a healthy weight. As we roll through Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, I encourage everyone over 45 years of age to consider getting screened. Screening for colon cancer can take on many forms or strategies, including: • A colonoscopy, imaging or specific stool testing. • Have a conversation with your health care provider to determine a screening and prevention strategy that works best for you. And for my clinical colleagues out there, this is a good time for you to highlight another little thing to the patients you see this month. The United States Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF recently moved the colon cancer screening age down from 50 to 45. So, start those conversations a little earlier. Dr. Terry Layman is the senior vice president and corporate medical director of Marathon Health. He is a board-certified family physician with more than 20 years of experience as a primary care provider. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and is also a member of the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

DISPATCHES Watermelon health benefits — Not only is watermelon a refreshing summer treat, it is packed full of health benefits, including: 1. Vitamin C boosts immunity. 2. The high water content helps detoxify the body. 3. The antioxidants protect the skin, reduce inflammation and regulate pH levels. 4. Beta carotene boosts eye health. 5. The low calorie count helps with weight management. Source: Naturalon.com Manicures and radiation — Both the ultraviolet (UV) lamps and the LED lamps used in nail salons to speed-dry nails emit UV radiation. Although they present only a moderate UV risk factor, much lower than tanning beds, the exposure adds up over time. If you get manicures regularly, you may want to apply sunscreen to your hands before using the lamps.

Healthier bread — Like it or not, bread just isn’t that good for you, especially white bread. Even though whole grain bread is a better option, it is still low in nutrients. Now, though, there is a healthy bread substitute. Called Barely Bread, it’s a soy-, yeast- and gluten-free, paleo-friendly bread substitute that actually tastes a lot like real bread. The texture isn’t identical to regular bread, but it is close. Available online or at Whole Foods, it’s worth trying. Source: MSN.com Home DNA test concerns — Home DNA tests such as AncestryDNA and 23andMe are becoming very popular and, unfortunately, creating a lot of stress for people. You may see a result that you have gene mutations putting you at risk for various diseases. Before panicking, consult a doctor. Often, the test results don’t give a complete picture that accounts for all other risk factors.

Become a volunteer today Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team. Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday. If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org. You can also scan the QR code to download an application. RIGHT SIZE. RIGHT CARE. RIGHT HERE.

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‘HELLO, DOLLY!’ “Hello, Dolly!” is set to run March 31 to May 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

Thousands of Indiana University alum live in Hamilton County, but Bloomington is more than simply a “college TRAVEL town.” It’s also a weekend vacation destination. Activities can include visiting Oliver Winery, seeing live music at The Bluebird, exploring myriad dining options and browsing shops around downtown square.

VANESSA WILLIAMS Singer/actress Vanessa Williams’ concert is set for 8 p.m. April 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. LIVE AT THE CENTER The Live at the Center series will feature Native World at 7:30 p.m. March 31 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Admission is $5 and there is a free livestream. To register for the livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.

WHERE TO GO: Visitors would be remiss to skip a visit to Oliver Winery, 200 East Winery Rd. Oliver Winery was established in 1972 by William Oliver Sr. He was a tax law professor at IU Bloomington who played a key role in changing state laws regarding wine sales. His efforts led to the passing of the Indiana Small Winery Act in 1971, which allows people to taste wine on-site where it’s made. That was not permitted prior to the legislation. Oliver Winery features a vineyard, a winery and a storefront. It is the 28th-largest winery in the nation and is the oldest and largest in Indiana. It also is the largest winery in the U.S. that isn’t on the West Coast. Tastings are available at the bar, but I suggest reserving a guided tasting in the wine cellar for $21.60 per person. Upgrade the experience with a wine flight tasting plate with cheeses and other delicacies for $6.98 per person. During the wine tasting, a staff member will walk you through a guided tasting of a pre-selected variety of either Oliver’s dry or sweet wines. It’s a fun, hour-long wine boot camp, and you learn the five “S’s” of tasting wine — sight, swirl, smell, sip and savor. In the evening, especially if visiting on a weekend, be sure to swing by The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St. The Bluebird is a rock club the features cover bands and sometimes karaoke. Hairbangers Ball, an ’80s cover band, was performing when I visited, and the music was rocking loud enough to make my bones vibrate. There is plenty of bar space and dancing space,

Visiting The Bluebird for live music is a must when staying in Bloomington over a weekend. (Photos by Rachel Greenberg)

is a used bookstore with everything from traditional used books to antique and rare selections. WHERE TO EAT:

The Graduate Hotel has a “Stranger Things”themed room available for reservation.

and the exposed brick archways throughout the building add a cozy touch. WHERE TO SHOP: There are countless adorable boutiques and shops on Bloomington’s downtown square. There’s a store for any style, whether you’re looking for a plant shop, a clothing boutique or something a little more retro like a record store or a used book shop. I stopped by Landlocked Music, a record store at 115 S. Walnut St. Thousands of records are for sale throughout the store, ranging in genres. Before COVID-19, the store presented live shows once a month, but they haven’t yet returned. For lovers of all things old and literary, I suggest stopping by Caveat Emptor, 112 N. Walnut St. Caveat Emptor

Bloomington offers all sorts of dining options spanning culture and diet requirements. At the Table with Anna columns will follow this story with details on a few spots, so keep an eye out for those. They run the gamut from a nice dinner out to a cozy breakfast at a local favorite. WHERE TO STAY: IU alum might have fond memories of dormitory rooms or other college housing, but when visiting Bloomington for the weekend, there’s no better place than the Graduate Hotel at 210 E. Kirkwood Ave. The Graduate Hotel has rich wood tones throughout the lobby and plenty of odes to IU basketball history. Its hotel key cards feature characters from the “Stranger Things” science fiction TV show, the setting of which is in Indiana. There’s even a “Stranger Things”-themed room available for reservation, equipped with furniture and decoration similar to that of the show’s set and Eggo waffle boxes, a staple snack of one of the main characters. For more or to reserve a room, visit graduatehotels.com/Bloomington/.

‘FLAMING IDIOTS’ Main Street Productions presents “Flaming Idiots” from March 31 to April 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Artisan Marketplace set for April 2-3 editorial@youarecurrent.com The best in Hoosier craftsmanship will be on display again after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoosier makers of exceptional fine art and food will come together once again, as they previously had annually since 2011, for the April 2-3 Indiana Artisan Marketplace. The Agriculture Horticulture Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., will provide space for more than 80 artisans from across Indiana, who will showcase their original art and offer tastes of their small-batch food and wine. The Indiana Artisan Marketplace is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3. Admission is $10 at the door. Children 14 and under are admitted free. Discount tickets will be available at satellite locations across the state and on eventbrite.com. Fairgrounds parking is $10. For more, visit indianaartisan.org.

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cal numbers that are an absolute joy to deliver. I think they bring joy to the audience. “What could be better than that? She is a Suzanne Stark is ready to say hello to an marvelous and layered character and absoiconic role again. lutely one of my favorite roles to date.” Stark returns in Stark’s first professional role afTHEATER the title role of “Helter graduating college was in “Hello, lo, Dolly!” in Beef & Dolly!” as Horace Vandegelder’s Boards Dinner Theatre’s production niece, Ermengarde, at The Enchantof the show, which starts March 31 ed Hills Playhouse in Syracuse in and runs through May 15. She previnorthern Indiana. ously played the role of Dolly Levi at Stark said she loves all the Beef & Boards in 2001. songs. Stark “Dolly is smart, independent, “‘Before the Parade Passes By’ warm, funny and very quick-witted,” is lovely because it starts with a said Stark, an Indianapolis resident who yearning to begin living again, to not allow formerly lived in Carmel. “She is ordinary life to simply pass by, and ends triumphantand grand at the same time, bigger than ly engaged with the thrill of joining the palife, with a passion for seeing that others rade as a participant, not just a bystander,” find the people they should share their lives Stark said. “‘So Long Dearie’ is very fun to with. I think part of that passion is because deliver, tongue-in-cheek and cheeky.” she had a soulmate that she dearly loved Playing Dolly the first time provided a and lost. Eventually, she realizes that what new challenge for Stark. she remembers best about him is his joy “I had always sung lyric soprano roles in for living, and that she needs to reignite my theatrical career, so having the opportuher love for life, for herself as well as her nity to perform a role originally written for matchmaking clients. She expresses herself Ethel Merman was a challenge vocally but in quick dialogue and larger-than-life musione that was so satisfying,” she said.

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Olivia Payton has always had her sights set on PRODUCTION the role of the Moses character in “EXODUS.” “I wanted it because it is so challenging and the opportunity to push myself,” Payton said. “I like that it is challenging physically from a stamina standpoint and also emotionally. It’s a lot of dancing but I feel the whole ensemble does a lot of dancing as well.” Payton performs in the lead role of The Chosen in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “EXODUS,” which is set for 7 p.m. shows April 7-9 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “The story is a test for all of us emotionally,” Payton said. The story is inspired by the Old Testament book of Exodus but adapted to the modern world. “It’s a contemporary retelling of the story,” said GHDT Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock, who created the show. Hanckock said “EXODUS” is a cautionary tale of hatred and ignorance. Instead of frogs and locust, the 10 modern plagues are desecration of the Earth, gun violence, racism, war, poverty, crime, social media, government, selfishness and death of the first born. “Sadly, all these modern plagues are worse now than even when we premiered in 2019,” Hancock said. “It’s not a good sign when the world is not headed in the right direction, even more now than when we were ready to do it in 2020 because of all we lived through with the pandemic and where our world is now. It’s an important piece for our audience members to see. It’s those lessons we never seem to learn. “We just keep repeating history and making these same horrible mistakes. We hope, in some small way, a piece of art can make you look at things a different way and maybe heal the world a little bit during this time.” “EXODUS” debuted in 2019 and was set to return in April 2020 before it was canceled

Olivia Payton performs in the lead role of The Chosen in “EXODUS.” (Photo by Lydia Moody)

because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s a small victory for us to get this piece back on stage,” Hancock said. “It’s the piece that got disrupted and the timing worked well this year. It’s the week before Passover, so it’s a really nice pre-Passover event. It will be good to have it come back to the stage.” Abigail Lessaris, who plays one of the tribe members of The Chosen’s adopted family and plays the voice of God, said it feels like things have come full circle. “Two years ago on March 13, we did a full run of ‘EXODUS’ start to finish (in rehearsal),” Lessaris said. “We knew there was a chance we wouldn’t be doing it again. We got sent home (for the lockdown). The past year-anda-half since we’ve been back has been our journey back to this stage. This one feels like the stamp we made it back because it’s the show that got taken down. It feels like a real triumph to bring it to the stage for a second time.” The show features the entire dance company and 23 extra dancers from other dance theaters across the state. It also features six children. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

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A visit to historica downtown Louisville Commentary by Don Knebel In my ongoing series about places within driving distance of central Indiana, we visit Louisville, Ky., about 113 miles TRAVEL from Indianapolis. Louisville (locals say “LOO uh vul”) is on the south bank of the Ohio River, where rapids of the Falls of the Ohio once presented the only barrier to river travel between Pittsburgh and the Gulf of Mexico. In 1778, during the American Revolution, Col. George Rogers Clark established a settlement on Corn Island, just east of the falls. Two years later, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter for a town around Corn Island, named “Louisville” in honor of French King Louis XVI, whose troops were supporting the Americans against the British. The town grew rapidly as a portage site, where boats were unloaded and their contents carried beyond the rapids. Louisville also became an important port for Ohio River travel. By 1840, Louisville, incorporated as a city in 1828, had a population of 21,000, about five times the size of Chicago at the time. Today, Louisville, with a population of 633,000, is the largest city in Kentucky. It

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is home to Churchill Downs, a horseracing complex that opened in 1875 with the first Kentucky Derby, which is now the nation’s longest continually held annual sporting event. The nonprofit Kentucky Derby Museum provides information about the history of the Derby and offers behind-the-scene tours of the famous racetrack. Downtown Louisville is home to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, featuring the world’s largest baseball bat. A few blocks away is a 30-foot-tall gold-painted foam replica of Michelangelo’s “David,” twice the size of the

Allow me to interject myself Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt If you’ve ever yelled your feelings — you might have uttered an interjection. If you’ve ever shouted a forGRAMMAR GUY bidden word after dropping a glass jar of pickles — you might have uttered an interjection. In case you’re wondering what we’re discussing today, it’s interjections. An interjection is what happens when you speak an exclamation. Jeepers! Often, interjections are short words that pack an emotional punch. Uh-oh! No! Let’s break down interjections into a few categories. First, a primary interjection is a single word that gets used exclusively as an interjection: Yikes! Ouch! Wow! Gosh! A secondary interjection is an exclamatory word that isn’t used exclusively as an interjection. Examples include “Bless you!” “Good grief!” “Aw, rats!” Before you think an interjection can only be used with an exclamation point, think again! In fact, an interjection can involve a period, comma or even a question mark. Huh? Here’s an example of an interjection that

uses a period: Darn. I thought my Cinderella team was going to win the entire tournament. This sentence depends on how emphatically the “darn” is uttered. Interjections sometimes come in the form of a question: Are you kidding me? Do you believe we’ve actually been to the moon? Honestly, this type of interjectory sentence is an excellent case of when an interrobang would be perfect, but that’s an entirely different column, now, isn’t it? What’s wrong with me? In the case of comma-tose interjections, take this example: Well, what did you expect? How did you know I was raised in Canada, eh? Oh, no, the test is today. Ooh, you look great in that beekeeper outfit. The comma and period examples are kind of like “light” interjections. It seems as though some of the urgency has been diminished.

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