June 13, 2023 — Noblesville

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Beckwith announces bid for lieutenant governor

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

A conservative pastor from Noblesville has launched a bid for lieutenant governor.

He said a candidatel needs to have a voice for delegates and represent what they believe in.

vention, he said.

His campaign focuses, he said, include addressing property taxes in Indiana, saying the issue is one that the General Assembly has dropped over the last few years.

POLITICS

Micah Beckwith, a pastor at Life Church’s Noblesville campus, officially made his announcement June 5 and said the decision was one that he had been thinking about for quite some time.

“The big thing I’ve noticed over the last 10 years, myself being a delegate, that when it comes to the lieutenant governor, you really don’t have a voice and they’ve given the courtesy to the gubernatorial primary winner,” Beckwith said.

Beckwith, a Republican, criticized Gov. Eric Holcomb and said, “We’ve seen him abuse his constitutional authority” over the last four years. Asked to elaborate on what he meant by abuse of constitutional authority, Beckwith pointed to Holcomb’s decision to close churches during the COVID-19 pandemic as one example and said he didn’t have the authority to do so.

“There’s no constitutional power to do that, but he took it anyway,” Beckwith said, noting that Holcomb has also fought against constitutional carry in Indiana.

Beckwith’s decision to pursue a run for the seat is unusual since delegates normally select a nominee but confirmed he had already spoken to four gubernatorial candidates – U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden, as well as Jamie Reitenour.

“I really do genuinely like all of them, they’re all good people and they all have great strengths,” Beckwith said. “They also bring weaknesses to the table as well, but my strengths would complement them.”

He said he thinks he could work with any of the four individuals, adding that they had wished him well. But Beckwith said his current campaign strategy in part is to promote the fact he is a candidate with conservative values while making a case to delegates and how he can serve individuals best as lieutenant governor.

“It’s going to be a very laser-focused campaign,” Beckwith said.

Beckwith, who previously ran for the U.S. House seat held by Victoria Spartz, said he has a campaign fundraising goal of around $200,000. He also plans to attend the con-

“I want to remove the burden of the property tax off the people of Indiana,” Beckwith said. “I really want to make sure we move the Legislature in the right direction.”

In addition, Beckwith said that “we have seen an agenda to indoctrinate our kids into this Marxist ideology that’s happening in our public schools, whether people want to deny it or not.”

A post on Beckwith’s Facebook page dated June 6 also says that as lieutenant governor, he would “fight to let kids be kids, and I will keep the radical woke agenda from robing (sic) Hoosier children of their innocence.”

Asked to clarify what he meant by that statement, Beckwith said, “You can’t even define what a woman is anymore in public schools, I mean, that’s how crazy this has gotten, the stupidity of the culture.”

He also said he looks forward to educating Hoosiers accross the state on the process regarding delegates and the lieutenant governor position as part of his campaign.

For more on Beckwith’s campaign, visit micahbeckwith.com.

Noblesville man arrested for allegedly firing 5 gunshots into Carmel home

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A Noblesville man has been arrested after allegedly firing five gunshots into a Carmel home on May 28.

of him speeding away in a black Ford SUV without a license plate.

POLICE

According to a probable cause affidavit, police initially responded to the home, which was being used as a short-term rental at the time, in the 3300 block of Eden Village Place after 9 a.m. when the renter reported a man banging on the back glass door with a yellow notepad in his left hand and a black handgun in his right hand. The renter told police the man was mumbling, “Give me her number,” and that he pointed the gun at the renter’s head.

As the suspect left, the renter got a video

According to the affidavit, the renter contacted the homeowner and asked if she knew who would have shown up at the house with a gun. She said she suspected Andrew Bryant, 50, of Noblesville. The renter looked Bryant up on Facebook and identified him as the suspect.

When the homeowner returned to the house after 8:30 p.m., she found a bullet hole in a front window and called police. Investigators found five bullet holes and two spent shell casings in the street. While canvassing the area, police learned gunshots had been heard at approximately 5 p.m.

Police found a vehicle matching the one

in the renter’s video at Bryant’s home. They also discovered shell casings on the floorboard matching those at the crime scene and a handgun loaded with the same type of ammunition in the house, the affidavit stated.

Bryant has been charged with criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CPD at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers at crimetips.org. Reference CPD case number 23-37751.

Bond was posted for Bryant May 31. A jury trial has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18 before Hamilton Superior Court 1 Judge Michael Casati.

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Feedback sought for water rate case

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The public will have an opportunity to submit feedback through July 5 regarding a proposed rate hike being sought by Indiana American Water.

UTILITIES

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, the state agency representing consumer interests in cases before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, said in a statement that it is reviewing Indiana American Water’s proposal and is scheduled to file testimony with the IURC on July 12. Earlier this year, the utility company said it was seeking to increase revenues over a three-step process through May 2025 that would result in $86.7 million of additional annual revenue when fully implemented.

The company said if the proposed rates were approved, a bill for a residential customer using 4,000 gallons would increase about $14 a month when rates are fully implemented.

Officials said the request with the IURC reflects $875 million in water and wastewater system investments, as well as an increase in the cost of procuring chemicals, goods and services. The company said increases for residential wastewater customers will vary depending on the community served.

Under the utility’s request, increases would take effect in January 2024, April 2024, and April 2025.

Individuals who wish to submit written comments may do so by visiting the OUCC’s website at in.gov/oucc/2361.htm, via email at uccinfo@oucc.IN.gov or by mail at the following address: Public Comments, Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), 115 W. Washington St., Suite 1500 South, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Comments should include the consumer’s name, mailing address, and a reference to either “IURC Cause No. 45870” or Indiana American Water Rates. For questions about submitting comments, call 1-888-441-2494.

Updates about the rate case can be found by visiting in.gov/oucc/ watersewer/key-cases-by-utility/ indiana-american-water-co-rates/.

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The Noblesville High School girls track and field team celebrates with the state championship trophy (Photo courtesy of Kelly Applegate)

NHS captures state track and field title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School track and field coach James Pearce knew his team was determined.

ACHIEVEMENT

“When we were taking individual photos with the runner-up trophy last year, the kids were all saying, ‘Coach Pearce, we have so many people back next year, we’re going to win next year.’ They were all set on that goal all year long,” Pearce said. “We had to make up for losing Kiana Siefert, who graduated last year and scored almost a third of our team points all year and was an Indiana All-Star. I think what was more amazing for us this year was the depth we built in all areas of our team.”

The Millers finished with 45 points, one more than Warren Central in the June 3 IHSAA girls track and field state finals in Bloomington.

“We knew going into the meet that the score would be close,” Pearce said. “Carmel and Warren Central could really score points, and then Bloomington North, Center Grove and Brownsburg had some excellent athletes who could score highly. We always talk about every last point, every last fraction of a second, competing for the team. Another key was that we use the phrase, ‘Let’s just go out and do what we do and have fun.’ It’s all about confidence and knowing the team will always be there to support you if your own day was a bit off.”

Junior Hannah Alexander won the discus and placed third in the shot put.

“Hannah’s first throw in discus was not her best, for sure, but she has this ability to just relax and move on to the next throw,”

Pearce said. “She’s so competitive yet relaxed while she competes. She never really presses. I think if (2022 state champion) Hadley Lucas of Bloomington North had passed her, (Alexander would) have thrown well enough on the last throw to win. In shot put, she told us before we got on the bus she wasn’t going to finish where she was seeded (ninth). She barely scraped into the finals in 10th place, then moved up to seventh. Before her last throw, she just needed a foot or so to place fourth, so she went out and got third. Just the kind of competitor she is.”

Senior Malina Miller placed second in the high jump at 5 feet, 9 inches.

“Malina has improved significantly this year,” Pearce said. “She went 5-7 last year and 5-10 this year. Three inches seems so small, but at those heights, it is hard to improve. Five-10 is up there. She’s going to be an excellent jumper at Ball State next year. Coach Bill Craig, our high jump coach, and I both think she’ll evolve into an Olympic Trials jumper in college.”

Junior Delaney Teachnor placed fourth in the pole vault with a height of 12 feet, which was just six inches off her personal best.

Senior Paige Hazelrigg was sixth in the 1,600-meter run and junior Summer Rempe was sixth in the 800.

Rempe, sophomores Riley Flynn, Brinkley Cooper and freshman Ansley Applegate placed fourth in the 3,200 relay.

Pearce said the future looks bright.

“It may have been the strongest JV team we’ve ever had,” he said. “With our kids returning next year and our incoming kids, we’ll have a deep, strong lineup going forward. I’m really excited about these kids who are really going to do well as a group.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023

Matthew Alcantara

Reva Allam

Ruby Arnold

Nikolai Auclair

Christian Baltz

Paige Banta

Adam Bauer

Ella Boschee

Jackson Bowe

Kahmi Bracey

Curran Brown

Kylie Congdon

Samantha Cooper

Jaclyn Copeland

Liam Coveney

Catherine Dollins

Quinn Dryden

Kelsey DuBois

Justin Francis

Alfonzo Gallanosa

Pierce Garino-Heisey

Andrew Gipson

Francesca Gobbi-Belcredi

Christian Gray

Lyla Gregory

Celeste Hastings

Seth Hogg

Carson Holstine

Jacob Hooker

Cole Jacob

Chloe Kaplan

Saif Khatri

Salma Kherallah

Rémy Lance

Kathleen Lautenbach

Matthew Loynes

Jacob Malinzak

Mena Morcos

Michael Morfas

Abby Murchland

Ashley Ndebele

Peter Ogon

Andre Ozlowski

Sophia Paris

Truman Parker

William Paton

Jordan Patterson

Leyton Paul

Julia Poertner

Benjamin Pollack-Milgate

Audrey Priest

Francys Reder

Ethan Rekeweg

Samuel Ricketts

Jeremiah Robinson

Adam Russell

Leo Rusyniak

Steven Scott

Payton Seay

Christopher Senften

Sofia Shelley

Betty Ann Skinner

Isaiah Smith

Constantine Stefanidis

Vivian Suh

Julia Timmermans

Edward Wang

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Yixu Wang

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Guerin Catholic girls lacrosse team earns repeat

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

It was the same opponent and the same result for the Guerin Catholic girls lacrosse team.

ATHLETICS

The only difference was, this time it was not quite as close.

The Golden Eagles defeated Carmel 13-8 June 3 in the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association’s Class 2A state championship game at Heritage Christian. In the 2022 state final, Guerin Catholic edged Carmel 7-6.

Joe Bellflower, in his first year as head coach after serving as an assistant last year, said there were three keys to the season,

“First, great leadership from our captains Clare Alic and Caitlin Carter,” Bellflower said of the two seniors. “Second, strong team defense. We allowed only four goals a game. Third, growth of our young players throughout the season. We started five sophomores and they all improved throughout the year, which made us a much better team at the

end of the season.”

Guerin Catholic (16-3) graduated three starters, Alic, Carter and Grace Klee.

In the championship game, Alic had four goals and one assist. Carter also had four goals. Junior Alex Soucie contributed three goals and three assists. Katherine Constantino had one goal and three assists.

Bellflower, a Westfield resident, said the players live in Westfield, Carmel, Noblesville and Fishers.

CHS sophomore Sophie Mock and senior Tori Tomalia each scored twice and had two assists in the loss to Guerin Catholic. Sophomore Elle Tomalia scored twice, and sophomore Breckin Hare had one goal.

Noblesville High School grad shares national award

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A recent Noblesville High School graduate is among the youth ambassadors from a statewide youth organization that encourages teens to lead tobacco-free lifestyles that was recognized by the Indiana Department of Health.

RECOGNITION

The state agency recently recognized VOICE Indiana, who were honored as 2023 Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for their advocacy efforts toward a tobacco-free future. Noblesville resident Nicole Liu was among four youth ambassadors who represented the organization at a ceremony May 18 in Washington, D.C.

“We are thrilled that VOICE Indiana members were chosen as Group Youth Advocates of the Year,” stated Miranda Spitznagle, director of the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Division at the Indiana Dept. of Health.

“VOICE Indiana is a model organization that demonstrates the power that youth voices can have in advocating for the future and health of young people, and we are pleased to support their work as part of our youth engagement initiative. These four exceptional young advocates further exemplify the qualities of a new generation of leaders who are leading the way toward a healthier, tobacco-free future.”

Besides Liu, youth ambassadors from other high schools across the state also represented VOICE Indiana at the ceremony, including Brenna Bastin from New Palestine High School; Suhita Chintachalaruvu from Hamilton Southeastern High School; and Hannah Martin from F. J. Reitz High School in Evansville. Liu was also recognized May 9 during a ceremony at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville, where she received the Hamilton County Youth Service award.

Guerin Catholic celebrates winning its second consecutive Indiana High School Lacrosse Association’s Class 2A state title. (Photo courtesy of Joe Bellflower)

Registration open for Geist Half Marathon

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Registration is open for the Sept. 16 Geist Half Marathon. Runners are invited to examine the racecourse map, check out medal designs and sign up to race across the bridge.

EVENTS

“Runners from all over central Indiana take on this course through nature-filled roads and waterfront neighborhoods along the north-central portion of Geist Reservoir,” according to the City of Fishers, which hosts the event.

For those who aren’t up for a full 13.1 miles, planners have a 5K option.

“The City of Fishers team has reimagined this experience with a focus on participants, volunteers and community experiences,” according to the announcement.

For those who want to participate, but don’t want to run, there are volunteer opportunities. Volunteers get special parking on the morning of the race.

Volunteer jobs include:

• Packet pick-up – assist runners and walkers during packet-pick up

• Water stops – maintain water stations (groups of 10 or more preferred)

• Start/finish prep – Help prepare the start/finish line for runners to make the beginning and end of their races memorable

• Finish line – hand out water and medals at the finish line

• Food area – support snack stations to ensure participants are replenished after the race

• Kids Play Zone – oversee a safe play area for the kids

• Course marshal – direct participants along the course. Keep our runners and walkers safe

• Racecourse clean-up crew

• Gear check

• Goody bag stuffing

• Results and awards

• Event tear down

The city also needs a group of early risers to help set up the racecourse from 4 to 7 a.m., and cheerleaders are always welcome at the finish line.

To register for the race, go to geisthalf. com. To volunteer, go to geisthalf.com/Race/ GeistHalfMarathon/Page-13.

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“Morning Sun” by artist Brad Howe is in the roundabout at Range Line Road and Lowe’s Way. In late 2022, the $209,000 sculpture moved two miles north from its original location at Range Line Road and Executive Drive. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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City considers amending residential facade grant program

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

The changes would also bring a hike in grant opportunities for homeowners who live in the Plum Prairie Historic District.

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GOVERNMENT

City leaders in Noblesville will consider amending a residential facade grant program for the Plum Prairie Historic District this month that could increase the overall dollar amount awarded to recipients.

Under the proposed amendment, a city ordinance would be updated to allow for a 75/25 funding match instead of a 50/50 match within the district. The district is roughly bounded by Vine, Walnut, 7th, South and 5th streets, including the block west to 4th between Walnut and Pleasant streets, according to a 2019 pending list on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places website.

Under the changes, minimum grants would be $1,000 for projects with up to a $750 reimbursement, while maximum grants for $10,000 projects and up to $7,500 in reimbursements, according to the city.

If the changes are approved by the Noblesville Common Council, funding would be a 75/25 match with the city paying for 75 percent of the project costs up to the maximum of $7,500, according to city documents. In addition, a 75 percent reimbursement of total approved project costs up to a maximum of $5,000 per building ($10,000 total project cost) would be permitted under the proposed changes.

Aaron Head, the city’s community engagement manager, told the council that the ordinance program “is designed to stimulate investment, promote architectural appreciation and initiate aesthetic improvements to historic residential properties within National Register Historic Districts in the City of Noblesville.”

The council is set to revisit the amendments during its 7 p.m. meeting June 13 at Noblesville City Hall.

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NOBLESVILLE UNIFIED TRACK TEAM WINS STATE TITLE

The Noblesville Unified track team won a state title June 3 at Indiana University in Bloomington. The team is made up of individuals with and without intellectual disabilities who compete with general education students. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Schools)

NOBLESVILLE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INDIANA HOUSE PAGE PROGRAM

Noblesville resident Graham Ball, who attends Montessori School of Westfield, participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session with State Rep. Chuck Goodrich, R-Noblesville. (Photos courtesy of Indiana House Republicans)

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resident William Morford, a student at Noblesville East Middle School, participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session with State Rep. Chuck Goodrich, R-Noblesville.

Noblesville resident Jack Rush, who attends Noblesville West Middle School, participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session with House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.

A ‘HUMANE’ CAUSE

Wine, Wags & Whiskers annual event benefits shelter animals

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

The Humane Society for Hamilton County wants to raise $200,000 this year through its 15th annual Wine, Wags & Whiskers event that will focus on sharing stories of animals available for adoption.

The event is set for 6 to 9 p.m. June 16 at Embassy Suites Noblesville, 13700 Conference Center Dr., Noblesville, and is one of the organization’s three major annual fundraisers, said Lily Pesavento, community engagement manager for HSHC.

“We’re very excited because we have so many animals that are in need right now, and so this is an opportunity for us to celebrate the support of our community, celebrate the work we’ve done and celebrate our animals,” Pesavento said. “And at the same time, get the support from our community to show them, ‘This is where donations go.’”

All money raised from the event goes directly back into costs associated with the organization, which operates as a nonprofit, according to Pesavento. Last year’s fundraiser brought in more than $142,000.

Pesavento said the funding from Wine, Wags & Whiskers is particularly important as HSHC only receives approximately 20 percent of its funding from Hamilton County. That funding only covers the first seven days of a stray animal’s hold at the shelter and does not cover other expenses, such as medical care.

Wine, Wags & Whiskers will feature wine and beer tastings, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffles and food. Attire is business casual and serves as a good opportunity for HSHC to talk about the work that it does in Hamilton County, Pesavento said.

The HSHC, which takes in all strays and animals that are surrendered, is an open-admission, no-kill facility and has a focus on finding animals loving homes, according to Pesavento, who has been with the organization since December 2022. Wine, Wags & Whiskers is particularly important because HSHC depends on funding from the public due to its nonprofit status, she added.

“We have seen such an increase in animal surrenders, especially strays, and we have run out of space,” Pesavento said. “It’s imperative that we educate the community and move these dogs out.”

The organization also has many cats for adoptions as well and is bracing for an increase in cats and kittens through October, Pesavento said.

Rebecca Stevens, president and CEO of the HSHC, stressed that fundraisers such as Wine, Wags & Whiskers are especially important as it continues its work. The HSHC also holds another fundraiser, Woofstock, that will be Aug. 12 at Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers that will feature a Survivor 5K and dog walk.

The HSHC’s largest fundraiser, Tinsels & Tails Petacular, is scheduled for Nov. 16 at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. Stevens said the organization has a mission of helping every animal that comes into the shelter and noted that fundraisers such as Wine, Wags & Whiskers go a long way in benefitting the HSHC.

“(We want to) give every single animal the chance to live and be loved,” Stevens said. “It’s expensive to do what we do, and events like this are our bread and butter.”

Stevens said Wine, Wags & Whiskers is a good way for attendees to come together and have fun while supporting the HSHC and knowing that every penny goes back into the organization.

‘We try to create a great time and have fun and, of course, we want to set a (fundraising) record,” she said.

IF YOU GO

What: Wine, Wags & Whiskers fundraiser

When: 6 to 9 p.m. June 16

Lily Pesavento, community engagement manager for the Humane Society for Hamilton County, gives Aemend, a husky available for adoption, a treat June 2 at the shelter.

Where: Embassy Suites Noblesville, 13700 Conference Center Dr., Noblesville

Cost: $95 per person (must be 21 or older)

More information: hamiltonhumane.com/ programs/events/wine-wags-whiskers

(Photos by Adam Seif)

ON THE COVER: Lily Pesavento, community engagement manager at the Humane Society for Hamilton County, holds AP, a domestic shorthair cat available for adoption June 2 at the shelter. (Photo by Adam Seif)

Lobby of the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers.

BUSINESS LOCAL

New gym to offer group classes

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

This summer, a Noblesville resident is offering group workouts to anyone who has an interest in fitness.

Mirro said the gym’s motto is “half the time, double the result.” Instructors will lead three Tabata-style classes, a form of high-intensity interval training, offering sessions in “power,” “savage” and “tactical.”

The Pursuit Institute – Pre-Nursing Program

On August 1, Sweaty Butts will open at 14300 Mundy Rd. in Noblesville. It will be a group-only exercise facility open to anyone. It will serve the Noblesville and Fishers areas.

FITNESS

Founder and owner, Denise Mirro, has been involved in the fitness industry for 15 years. She said group exercise is a missing element in most gyms.

“The last six months, I’ve traveled around and all I did was join gyms to see what was going on,” Mirro said. “There is just no community feel.”

Mirro wants to create a community space for people who want to improve their health. Sweaty Butts will offer full-body, 30-minute workout sessions throughout the day. Guests can enjoy music while meeting new people and breaking a sweat.

“Our power class is strictly heavy weight and slow repetition,” Mirro said.

“Then savage is a lot of cardio, bodyweight and jumping. Then tactical is a combination of both.” Instructors will be present during each session to help guests learn the workouts, so everyone can participate regardless of their fitness level.

Walk-in guests are welcome, and memberships will be offered.

“Guest can pay per session,” Mirro said. “We recommend memberships because it’s unlimited. You can come as many times as you want per day and as many times during the week.”

Sessions will begin at 5:30 a.m., rotating every 30 minutes until the gym closes at 11 a.m. Classes will resume at 4:30 p.m. until the facility closes at 8:30 p.m.

Pre-Nursing is one of the programs in the health sciences pathway. The Pursuit Institute partners with All Heart Nurse Aid Training Center to offer a Pre-Nursing Capstone experience. Below is a snapshot of the program from both the student and instructor perspective.

Who would you recommend taking these courses?

INSTRUCTOR

Students who have already taken and passed the CNA certification and are looking to pursue a career in healthcare.

Would this program be good for students who want to go to college?

INSTRUCTOR

Absolutely. Nursing education has little “hands on” practice with this skill. This course provides a good opportunity to master the skills they may need for their job.

What about students who want to work right after high school?

INSTRUCTOR

Yes, this course teaches them a skillset that can help them land gainful employment right after or during school.

What types of jobs would align with students who may find this coursework interesting?

INSTRUCTOR

Skills acquired in the course can be utilized to start working in a lab setting, or used in nursing.

What does an average day look like in the program?

STUDENT

An average day for me included meeting with my teacher, understanding our work for the day and practicing blood draws. When I started the program, I practiced with a rubber arm, drawing water out of it. It was actually harder to draw from the fake arm than an actual person’s arm. Once I was in the hospital setting, I continued to draw blood but also worked in the lab and saw different aspects of the hospital.

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Student - Madison Brown

Year in School - 2023 graduate of Hamilton

After

What kind of hands-on activities did you participate in?

STUDENT

The hands-on activities we did included actually drawing blood, first at the nursing home then in the hospital. We also learned how to process the blood in the lab. I didn’t think it would be something I enjoyed, but I enjoy doing that more than I did being in the outpatient lab drawing blood.

What makes this different than traditional classes offered at most high schools?

STUDENT

This was a lot different than a normal high school class because it didn’t really ever feel like class. You got to build relationships and work with people who had been working in this field for a while. I also learned about the workplace and how people do things differently and still get the job done.

INSTRUCTOR

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Menopause treatment, options

Commentary by Linda Witham

BEHIND EVERY KNEE IS STRONG

HEALTH

Menopause occurs when a woman permanently stops having menstrual periods. Here, you can find out what menopause is, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms and treatment options.

WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?

Menopause most often occurs gradually, over several years, between ages 45 and 55. This stage signals the end of your ability to have children. As women age, the amount of estrogen produced by the ovaries decreases. This is the perimenopausal transition. Eventually, the ovaries stop making enough estrogen to thicken the uterine lining. To diagnose menopause, a women must go a full 365 days without a menstrual cycle. It is not necessary to have blood work to confirm.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE?

The symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, excess fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, mood swings, irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse from vaginal

atrophy. If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to your medical provider. If you have any abnormal uterine bleeding, which would include longer, heavier or irregular periods, follow up with your medical provider.

WHAT ARE TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR MENOPAUSE?

There are many commercially prepared hormone products approved by the Food and Drug Administration that can be prescribed for menopause symptoms. FDA-approved indications for hormone replacement therapy are vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats, as well as prevention of bone loss and to reduce bone fractures. HRT involves taking estrogen and progestin or estrogen alone if the uterus has been surgically removed.

For more, visit iuhealth.org/ find-medical-services/menopause.

Linda Witham, an OB/GYN, is a nurse practitioner at IU Health North Hospital

Value of blue-chip relationships

Commentary by Terry Anker

Although the specific attribution may wobble a bit, it is likely that famed turn-ofthe-last-century German-born theoretical physicist and allaround smart guy Albert Einstein said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” As in most things, the crazy-haired thinker was right on target.

ESSAY

If we could have managed in 1993 to put $1,000 into our stock market’s Dow Jones Industrial Average and left it there until today, we would be able to walk up to an ATM and extract almost $14,000, so much that it might take a while to get it all, given the daily automatic teller cash withdraw limits. Still, increasing 14 times is remarkable. Adjusted for inflation, it would still bring $8,600. Incomes, depending on who you ask, during the same period increased between 125 percent and 150 percent. Not adjusting for inflation, 1,400 percent in the market beats what we might have managed in working, which produced less than 1 per-

cent of the growth. There has been much said about how the benefit of these kinds of returns may not be available to all and that there are countless specifics to be considered. Yet, the math is irrefutable. What other investments might likewise produce outsized benefit? Is it better to own household objects longer, business assets, land or automobiles? The equations may vary, but what of pets, people and institutions? If old friends are indeed the best friends, why? Are long-term relationships like investing in an early retirement plan? Are the dividends beyond what we’d likely find in other forms of income? Is a 40-year marriage more valuable than one of 10 years? Perhaps it depends on the stocks purchased and the investment discipline followed. Are we hanging on to our bluechip relationships or risking a tech bubble?

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Can feel stupid in a Jiffy

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

I hate feeling stupid or, more specifically, being perceived as stupid. Call it vanity. My recent trip to Jiffy Lube is a case in point.

HUMOR

I went in for an oil change and came away questioning my cognitive abilities.

First, I misread the hand signals of the guy attempting to direct me into the right spot. I very nearly drove my great white whale of a van into the pit. Next, because I was embarrassed, I struggled to locate the hood pop. Oops, that was the gas tank. Best of all, I tried to take the keys with me into the waiting room. “Ma’am, we’re going to need those.” Ugh. By the time I got to the obligatory, “Would you like to replace your air filter for $29.99?” I was a hot mess. I stood stock-still for probably 30 seconds trying to decide if I really needed a new one or if I was being scammed because I’d come off as an idiot.

This is exactly why I normally let my husband Doo handle the things that are outside my comfort zone — car and tech stuff, for starters, but also the boring big-ticket house items like HVAC, siding and the god-awful plumbing. I want to be seen as a strong, capable, intelligent woman, but whenever I have to talk to the contractor about electrical issues or to the aforementioned automotive people about my transmission, I get nervous and end up sounding like a do-do head.

But why do I even care? I am stupid when it comes to cars. I just don’t want Derek at Jiffy Lube thinking this! Yep, pure vanity. Peace out.

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

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

“This is exactly why I normally let my husband Doo handle the things that are outside my comfort zone.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

How can I get your number?

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

at the bank.”

There was a pause on the phone … a long one.

HUMOR

I’m a big “60 Minutes” fan. I remember watching the premier show in 1968. The producer of that show was Don Hewitt, an alumnus of New Rochelle High School where I graduated in 1965. The high school has a list of famous graduates and Don is listed along with 29 other people. I must have been No. 31 because I couldn’t find my name. Recently, “60 Minutes” did a show about artificial intelligence, and the story focused on how some of these AI programs can mimic someone’s voice and be used to trick people into sending money or giving out personal information over the phone. This freaked out my wife, who is very concerned about having her identity stolen. She is not worried about my identity being stolen because, to quote Mary Ellen, “I don’t think anyone would want to be you.”

She is very paranoid about this kind of stuff. She shreds everything, convinced that people will rifle through our garbage to find vital information.

“Mary Ellen, why are you shredding our junk mail?” I asked her.

“Dick, I don’t want people to know our address.”

“Well, if unsavory people are going through our trash at the curb, they can figure out where we live, because we live right behind the trash.”

Now, because of the “60 Minutes” story, she has heightened concerns about privacy. I called her the other day to ask a question.

“Hi, Mary Ellen, It’s Dick. I need your Social Security number to fill out a form here

“Hmm, when you call you never say, ‘It’s Dick.’ You always say ‘Hi, it’s me.’ Now, who is this?”

“It’s your husband. Now, can you give me the Social Security number, please?”

“I have a couple of questions before I give out this highly sensitive information. What is your brother’s name?”

“Peter, of course.”

“And where were you born?”

“New Rochelle. Look, if this is some kind of an IQ or memory test, you need to make the questions a lot tougher.”

“This is my way of checking if it’s really you. With all the new technology available, a crook could be calling me and making his voice sound like yours.”

“OK, Mary Ellen, you may ask one more question. Make it a good one.”

“OK, Dick — or whoever you are — when we got married, we stayed in a magnificent vacation spot in Big Sur, Calif. You said it was the most romantic, glorious hotel you had ever been in and it was a weekend you would never forget. What was the name of the hotel?”

“I don’t have a clue.”

“Oh, good it’s definitely you! It’s 897-006-0000!”

POLICIES

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

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“Now, because of the ‘60 Minutes’ story, she has heightened concerns about privacy.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

Jr. Civic Theatre performers ready to make headlines with ‘Disney’s Newsies Jr.’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Nya Beck, there couldn’t be a better show to end her Jr. Civic Theatre career with than “Newsies.”

‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’

“Beauty & the Beast” runs through July 9 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY’

MUSICAL

“It’s my all-time favorite show ever,” Beck said. “I grew up as a dancer, so the dancing in every production I see of this show appeals to me. I love the storyline as well.”

Beck, who will be a Fishers High School freshman, plays Katherine, a reporter, in “Disney’s Newsies Jr.” June 23-28 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I like that she is very spunky,” Beck said. “She’s very intelligent and knows what she wants. She is kind of cunning as well.”

Beck said she enjoys performing “King of New York.” But she enjoys watching the newsies perform “Seize the Day.”

“I’m very thankful (the role) became available,” Beck said. “I would have taken anything to be in this one. I just wanted the opportunity to be in the show, I didn’t care which role.”

Beck is the daughter of Anne Beck, who coordinates Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program. Beck choreographed “Newsies” when Civic presented it in 2019.

The Jr. Civic show is for ages up to 14. The YAP is for high school students. Nya Beck also will appear in YAP’s “Mean Girls” July 27-30.

Andrew Horras plays Jack Kelly, the leader of the newsies.

“He’s very witty,” said Horras, who will be a Hamilton Southeastern High School freshman. “Jack Kelly never backs down from a challenge and wants to keep going and he wants to win. I feel like I can relate to that. I’m a better competitive person. I really enjoy playing him.”

This is the largest role for Horras, who has performed with Jr. Civic for three years.

Horras said “Once and for All” is his favorite number.

“Just standing there and looking powerful with a bunch of the newsies is fun,” he said. “Some songs are challenging.”

Horras said he had never seen the show until it was announced, and then he watched it.

“It’s a very ensemble-heavy show and they’re all enjoying it a lot,” he said.

Director Brent E. Marty said there are 44 performers in the cast.

“I think it’s the largest cast we’ve ever had,” Marty said. “The cast is very skilled. The talent base is improving every year. I think the people will be pleased with what they see if they know the show or don’t know the show.”

Thomas Murray, who will be a Zions-

ville Community High School freshman, plays Davey. Murray played Schwartz in “A Christmas Story: The Musical” in December of last year.

“I’ve always loved the music in ‘Newsies’ more than anything,” Murray said. “The music has such a nice ring to it. It’s very catchy.”

Murray said “Carrying the Banner” is a great way to open the show with the whole cast.”’

Daphne Pinchouck, a 10-year-old Fishers resident, plays Les.

“It’s a fun show,” said Pinchouck, whose favorite song is “King of New York.”  For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Main Street Productions presents “August: Osage County” through June 18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘GODSPELL’

Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star production of “Godspell” is set for June 16 to 25 at the Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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“Anthony Nunziata: Romance From Italy to Broadway” is set for 7:30 p.m. Jun 16-17 at Feinstein’s cabaret in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinhc.com.

‘SEE HOW THEY RUN’

Red Barn Summer Theatre’s production of “See How They Run” will be presented through June 18 at the Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre. net.

DISPATCH

Summer Shine exhibit showcases individual artists —The Fishers Arts Council features a new community exhibit called “Summer Shine” through June. Bold colors, big statements and love are the aim of the exhibit. “Having 22 artists on display is amazing,” Fishers Art Council Executive Director Les Reinhardt stated. “The only time we have ever had more artists in the gallery is during our annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists.” Artists from Fishers, McCordsville, Noblesville, Carmel, Beech Grove, Indianapolis and Bloomington are represented on the FAC Hub Gallery walls that reside inside the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation. The exhibit is open for viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays by appointment by contacting the Fishers Arts Council.

From left, Andrew Horras, Sadie Cohen and Nya Beck appear in “Newsies.” (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre)

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CCP youth production set for ‘Godspell’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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Hamilton Southeastern High School student Nick Lantzer found himself inspired by the music of “Godspell.”

MUSICAL

“There is something about the energy of the music that attracted me to it,” Lantzer said.

Lantzer, who will be a junior this school year, plays Judas and John the Baptist in Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star production of “Godspell,” which is set for June 16 to 25 at Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium.

Lantzer’s favorite number is “All for the Best.”

“It’s a classic song from ‘Godspell’ that has entered pop culture,” Lantzer said. “It’s always a fun song when you get to have choreography with canes.”

The 1971 musical was composed by Stephen Schwartz, who also wrote “Pippin” and “Wicked.” The song “Day by Day” became an international hit.

“There’s not a straight story line,” said Tanya Haas, a Carmel resident who is directing. “It takes pieces of the Gospel according to Matthew. The songs and scenes are ways of telling stories from Matthew’s Gospel without using straight biblical languages. It’s told with dancing, jokes and magic. We’ve been working hard on the music. We are trying to make it so all the kids are comfortable singing. Some of the kids think this is the first musical they have ever been in and have no previous choir experience. Then we have some kids who are very seasoned veterans who have done many shows. We are trying to find a good balance, so the kids have the best experience possible.”

Rachel Bush, an Indianapolis resident and

2023 homeschool graduate, has previously acted in Main Street Productions youth shows at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

“It has a very eclectic range of music, which is really cool,” Bush said. “I am not always used to singing a lot of harmonies, so I’m getting used to that and it’s been a little bit of a challenge.”

Haas said some of the songs have complicated harmonies.

Isabella Bardos, who will be a freshman at Noblesville High School this fall, performed in last year’s CCP Rising Star production of “Medley of Murder.”

“I really like the director and it’s just a really fun experience,” she said. “I like being in musicals.”

Bardos plays Anna Maria, one of the disciples.

There are 14 performers, ranging in age from 10 to 18.

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

The cast of “Godspell” at a rehearsal: Front, from left,Quincy Russell, Greta Shambarger, Jack Levine. Middle, from left, Tatum Meadors, Quinn Yeater, Mason Yeater, Rachel Bush, Morgan Rusbasan, Emmy Bobenmoyer, Isabella Bardos, Fender Brokamp. Back, from left, Owen Yeater, Nick Lantzer. Not pictured: Joey Brandenburg. (Photo courtesy of Tanya Haas)

New comedy a winner

Commentary by Julieanna Childs

Writer and director Nicole Holofcener delivers another win in a sharp and perceptive story about our insecurities and the little white lies we tell to protect the people we love. Her newest film, “You Hurt My Feelings,” explores the occasional dilemma facing us in relationships: When is it better to lie than tell the truth? The result is a deliciously entertaining comedy that taps into something recognizably human.

Beth unexpectantly overhears Don confessing that he doesn’t like her new book. He’s supportive and encouraging as he reads over the drafts but doesn’t like any of them.

MOVIE REVIEW

The main story focuses on Beth (played by the lovely Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a semi-successful writer working on her new book. Her previous memoir was a mediocre success, although none of her students have read it. She’s laden with self-doubt and worries that her agent doesn’t think the new book is worth publishing.

Meanwhile, her husband, Don (Tobias Menzies), is a psychotherapist who isn’t helping anybody. Wrestling with aging and uncertainty, he assesses his work’s relevance to his patients.

The bombshell of the film is not an affair but a confession that disrupts their marriage.

Beth is totally devastated. She knows she’s probably an unexceptional writer, and her husband’s a crummy therapist. But the realization that he doesn’t really like her work is a blow to the gut, leaving Beth questioning her trust in him.

Blended with superb pacing by editor Alisa Lepselter, the film delivers a smashingly good adult comedy you rarely see in theaters anymore. Holofcener supplies endless laughs, including cuts of David Cross and Amber Tamblyn as a quarreling couple that Don is treating quite unsuccessfully.

Although there are big problems in the world, “You Hurt My Feelings” has a lesson for all of us: It’s OK to fret over the little intrusive troubles in our lived-in bubbles.

During the past 14 years, Julieanna Childs has worked as a film studio representative, contracting for all the major Hollywood studios. Her film reviews can be found at TheJujuReview.com. She is a Hamilton County resident.

Where’s Amy?

Where’s Amy attended Indiana Ballet Conservatory‘s production of “Fairy Doll” June 3 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It tells the story of a mechanical doll that comes to life. The IBC dancers put on an outstanding show. Save the date of Nov. 25-26 for “The Nutcracker.”

MUSIC BY Alan Menken

BOOK BY Harvey Fierstein

LYRICS BY Jack Feldman

WRITTEN BY Bob Tzudiker and Noni White

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.

Donna Dine (Noblesville), left, and Rosa O’Connor (Carmel). (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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Actor a natural to play Lewis

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

His band is called Jefferson McDonald’s Great Balls of Fire, but that’s only part of the story.

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MUSICAL

“There is a common misconception that I am a Jerry Lee Lewis tribute artist,” McDonald said. “I play everything, starting with classical music as a youngster, and it was only during the pandemic that I started playing 1950s rock ‘n’ roll shows under a variety of names. I was going out as Jefferson McDonald and his Rockabilly Buddies for a while.

I recorded an album at my cousin’s studio called ‘Memphis.’ Prior to the pandemic, I had penned a musical called ‘Jerry Lee Lewis VS Jerry Lee Lewis.’

“My show that I tour on cruise ships is called Jefferson McDonald’s Great Balls of Fire, but it covers a wide variety of artists, from Ray Price to Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and, of course, Jerry Lee Lewis.”

Fittingly, McDonald will portray Lewis and serve as music director for the Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Million Dollar

Quartet,” set for 7:30 p.m. June 16-17 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

McDonald has performed productions of “Million Dollar Quartet” at several venues.

“It’s been quite a blessing to do this show, and it’s been a wonderful introduction to some incredible theaters,” he said. “Some of them have brought me back for many productions. When I initially auditioned for ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ I was intrigued by the role of Jerry Lee Lewis as I thought it was just hilariously written.

For more, visit atistage.org.

Jefferson McDonald plays Jerry Lee Lewis in ATI’s production of “Million Dollar Quartet.”

(Photo courtesy of Hubert Schreibl)

INSIDE & OUT Blueprint for Improvement: A stylish and spacious culinary haven

Commentary

by Larry Greene

Built in 1978 in the Raintree Place neighborhood of Zionsville, this home’s original kitchen was past its prime. We reworked the room’s footprint to let in more light, maximize space and improve functionality and style.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Combining the kitchen and dining room increased the room’s footprint, helping open the space, improve flow and let in more natural light.

• Ceiling-height perimeter cabinets provide ample storage and accentuate the ceiling height, and an oversized island means more room for cooking, dining and gathering.

• Functional optimizations include double ovens, a coffee niche, spice drawer and pull-out trash bins.

• The pearlescent finish on the backsplash tile adds an elevated feel with a touch of artisan charm.

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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Presidential words of wisdom

Commentary by

Curtis Honeycutt

Have you ever heard of a politician who is short on words? A terse politician is about as common as a dancing potato, and as unelectable as a vampire who wants to raise taxes.

and division. While certainly effective, Adams suggests these messages only do damage to the fabric of the U.S.

GRAMMAR GUY

Surely, presidents of the past have something to say about words, right? As surely as more politicians are announcing their presidential candidacies (with lots of words), voices of the past are echoing through the hallowed halls of government.

For the sake of staying apolitical, I won’t include any presidential quotes from the past 50 years; instead, I’m going to shed light on some of the words about words that have staying power.

In an 1819 letter, John Adams wrote, “Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.” In essence, Adams here is railing against the abilities of people, parties and politicians to use words to promote wedges

Speaking to an audience in Oyster Bay, N.Y., in 1915, Theodore Roosevelt said, “I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds.” The meaning here is about as plain as it gets. Teddy didn’t mince words, although he gave many speeches throughout his political career. Here Roosevelt basically says, “If you’re going to talk the talk, you’d better walk the walk.” It’s a warning against those who are all talk.

As we enter another presidential campaign cycle, I believe we should heed these words about words from former U.S. presidents. Pay attention to what candidates say and measure them against what they have done.

A visit to Fairbanks, Alaska

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, we begin a tour of Alaska with the first of two stops in Fairbanks, the northern-most city in the United States, about 100 miles south of the Arctic Circle.

TRAVEL

In 1901, E.T. Barnette established Fairbanks as a trading post, trading with the native Athabascan people. After Felix Pedro, an Italian immigrant, found gold in a nearby stream in July 1902, prospectors began coming to Fairbanks, named for Indiana Sen. Charles Fairbanks, later United States vice president. Miners dug 100-foot-deep shafts in the permafrost to reach ancient stream beds and then constructed horizontal drifts along the gold seam. By 1905, the Fairbanks Mining District supported 10,000 prospectors, panning for gold on 1,500 streams.

After a fire in 1906 destroyed most of the town, it was rebuilt with more substantial one- and two-story buildings, many of which survive. By the 1920s, individual miners, called “drifters,” were replaced by dredges that mechanically separated gold from sand and gravel. In the 1950s, most gold-mining operations ceased when

the dredging process became uneconomical. During the building of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline system in the 1970s, Fairbanks, located near the mid-point of the pipeline, became a major supply center for workers and materials.

Today, Fairbanks is city of about 30,000 residents, who contend with temperatures as low as 50 degrees below zero in the winter and as high as 100 degrees in the summer. Winter visitors come to see the northern lights. Summer visitors can ride a reconstructed mining train to Goldstream Dredge No. 8, retired in 1959 after producing gold today worth about $15 billion. Visitors are instructed in gold panning techniques and most walk away with a few dollars’ worth of gold flecks. Visitors to the dredge can also observe a section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline that rises from the ground nearby.

Trans-Alaska Pipeline system in Fairbanks.

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

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

Gold flecks in a pan in Fairbanks, Alaska.

(Photos by Don Knebel)

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28. PU military org.

30. Palindromic man’s name

33. Canine command

34. ‘60s psychedelic

36. Word attached to “cold” or “lion”

39. Poe’s “eternally”

41. Fishers HS trig class

functions

42. Numero ___

43. Clinton’s veep

44. Understands

46. [Oh, well]

50. Polar region

53. “For ___ a jolly good fellow”

55. IU Health scan

56. Opposite of WNW

57. Provide with food

60. Bic product

61. Candy with a hole in the middle

63. Dog-___ (like some book pages)

65. Tea type

66. Prepared to drive at Crooked Stick

67. Unaccompanied

68. No-goodniks

69. Fashion Mall store, for short

70. Local team found in the puzzle’s circles

Down

1. “The Friendly Ghost”

2. Go

35. ___ Lanka

37. Makes smile

38. Indiana State Senator

Alting

39. Crammed down someone’s throat

40. Chill (out)

41. Mediterranean island

43. Irish tongue

45. Glutton’s serving at the buffet table

47. Off-the-cuff stuff

48. Linton’s county

49. Impede

51. ___ and outs

52. Ex-US Senator from Indiana who was Trump’s Director of National Intelligence

54. Bundle of wheat

58. Eye part

59. Smell bad

62. Some Current staffers, briefly

64. Union Brewing Company brew

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3. Plan in detail

4. Indianapolis trio?

5. Necklace fastener

6. Most secure

7. Storybook monster

8. Musical pair

9. “Try to ___ my way”

10. HST follower

11. One wearing cuffs in the back of an IMPD cruiser

12. Alternatively

13. “A piece of cake!”

19. Flying geese formation

22. Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer who played at Purdue and coached at ISU (and UCLA)

27. 2022 World Series champs

29. Where hangers hang

31. This and that

32. ‘Neath’s opposite

4 Dairy Products

“Colorful” Indiana Cities

2 Indy Pro Teams

Kitchen Gadgets

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