September 21, 2021 — Noblesville by Current Publishing

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Noblesville council hears introductions for salary ordinance amendment, residential developments By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Common Council met Sept. 14. It heard several introductions for proposals and projects, such as a requested change to the salary ordinance and several residential development proposals. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org. What happened: The council heard an introduction to a proposed residential development to be called Marea.

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What happened: The council heard an introduction for an ordinance to amend a governmental use overlay at Noblesville Schools to allow for a wireless communications service facility, or a cell tower, at 1106 N. 16th St. What it means: The tower is proposed on a 21.1-acre site east of 16th Street as part of the Noblesville East Middle School’s campus. It would include a 185-foot tower with a 4-foot lightning rod on top. There is space for up to four providers on the tower, and AT&T would be the top provider. The school also has an option to add its own equipment to the tower. Since it was just an introduction, the council did not vote on the ordinance. What happened: The council heard an introduction for a resolution for an economic development agreement of a $350,000 forgivable loan for Meyer Foods Management.

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What it means: The organization operates 10 Culver’s restaurants in Indiana with more than 750 employees. The economic development agreement is to incentivize the company’s expansion of its corporate headquarters at 1448 Conner St. Meyer Foods Management has renovated the property and invested $2.7 million. It plans to hire 10 new employees with an average salary of $57,000. Since it was just an introduction, the council did not take a vote.

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A site plan for the proposed Marea development northeast of Marilyn Road and Campus Parkway. (Photo courtesy of the City of Noblesville)

What it means: The development is proposed on 21 acres northeast of Marilyn Road and Campus Parkway. It will include 62 two-family units and 84 single-family units. The developer is Onyx and East. The council raised concern that there are no driveways for homes in the development, meaning if cars don’t park in the garage, they will park on the street. Council members also were concerned with the density of the project. Since it was just an introduction, no vote was taken.

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What happened: The council heard an introduction for a requested change to the salary ordinance to allow for a paralegal position.

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What it means: The position would pay $2,500 biweekly, or $65,000 annually. Attorney Lindsay Bennett said she researched paralegal salaries in the area, which range from $51,000 to $83,000. Bennett said $65,000, coupled with the city’s benefits package, is a competitive salary.

What happened: The council heard an introduction to a residential planned development to be called Red Fox Pointe. What it means: The development encompasses 19 acres and consists of 45 empty-nester, single-family units northwest of 191st Street and Little Chicago Road. There would be 2.3 units per acre, ranging from more than 1,500 square feet to more than 3,200 square feet. The average price point would be $350,000. Since it was just an introduction, the council did not take a vote. What happened: The council heard an introduction for a residential development with for-sale townhomes. What it means: The development would encompass 17.4 acres and include 123 for-sale townhome units. It is southwest of Hazel Dell Parkway and the Midland Trace Trail. Council member Mark Boice called the development proposal “chintzy looking” and said the area is prime real estate. Several councilors expressed displeasure with the development’s architecture. Since it was just an introduction, the council did not take a vote.

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A map from the Noblesville Police Dept. showing the call location, the three officers who responded and Kristopher Karmen Parrish, the suspect who was shot by police July 21. (Map courtesy of Noblesville Police Dept.)

Police releases bodycam footage of suspect shot by officer By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com On Sept. 9, the Noblesville Police Dept. released body camera footage from July 21, in which NPD Sgt. Jordan CRIME Granger shot Karmen Kristopher Parrish near 698 S. Fifth St. at approximately 5:30 a.m. after several disturbance calls. The footage showed a compilation of three officers’ bodycams and segments from 911 calls. The first call came in at 12:32 a.m. July 21, in which a woman residing in Boone County called the Hamilton County Dispatch Center to report that Parrish was en route to the 600 block of S. Fifth Street in Noblesville. Parrish had multiple felony warrants, including gun-related charges. The caller also indicated Parrish had access to weapons and had made threats to kill someone. Another 911 call came in at 3:30 a.m., in which a woman can be heard repeatedly saying, “We need help.” Officers arrived and made a domestic battery report from the caller, who was Parrish’s spouse, Leslie Johnson. There is a pending domestic relations case between Parrish and Johnson that began in December 2020. Another 911 call came in at 5:22 a.m., when the caller requested police to be dispatched to 698 S. Fifth St. The caller can be heard saying, “Get away from me.” Granger, officer Matthew Griffin and Lt. Matthew McGovern responded to the scene. They located Parrish at the residence but heard yelling from the west, where a woman was calling for help, saying, “Please don’t shoot, please.” In the video, Parrish yelled

several expletives. He advanced toward officers, and McGovern told him to get on the ground, and then Granger told him to stop. Footage shows Parrish raising his hands from behind his back in a quick motion toward McGovern and Griffin. McGovern yelled, “Gun,” after which Granger shot Parrish. Officers rendered aid to Parrish. No weapon was discovered at the scene. Granger was placed on administrative duties while NPD conducted an internal investigation regarding policies, procedures and if disciplinary action is required. Carmel Police Dept. conducted a criminal investigation and has not yet announced its findings. On Sept. 9, Noblesville Police Dept. Chief John Mann announced he has reinstated Granger to active duty. “Although we are not the investigating agency, through our own internal investigation I have had the opportunity to review a considerable amount of evidence concerning this incident — and have kept Mayor (Chris) Jensen informed on the status of the case. I am confident based on my training and experience and our internal administrative investigation that the end result will demonstrate that Sgt. Jordan Granger acted in a lifesaving and appropriate manner in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana and the City of Noblesville,” Mann stated. After Parrish was shot, he was transported to I.U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Parrish was arrested by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after being released from the hospital for outstandingwarrants. Additional criminal charges for the original disturbance call on July 21 have been filed. To view the body cam footage, visit youarecurrent.com/?p=206738.

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NFD adds three firefighters — Noblesville Fire Dept. recently welcomed three new firefighters during a graduation ceremony Sept. 3 at the Noblesville Schools’ Community Center. The firefighters are Joseph Bertka, Logan Kinsey and Kyle Lippott. Solarize East Central Indiana to meet on Zoom — During the next Solarize East Central Indiana Zoom meeting, Indiana residents and business owners will learn how the federal tax credit of 26 percent has been extended through 2022 for installing solar panels. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and will include a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend, but prior registration is required. The registration link can be found at facebook.com/ solarizeECI. Honeycutt to sign books — Author and Grammar Guy columnist Curtis Honeycutt will sign copies of his book, “Good Grammar is the Life of the Party,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 at Books and Brews, 13230 Harrell Pkwy Suite 100, Noblesville. The books will be for sale for $14, and Word Nerd stickers will be for sale for $1.

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Noblesville mayor introduces $92.5M budget for 2022 By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

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Noblesville Band Boosters hope Pot of Black & Gold fills up By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Band Boosters’ new fundraiser has a lofty goal. Rebecca Whalen said FUNDRAISER the nonprofit’s objective with the Pot of Black & Gold 50/50 Raffle is to raise $100,000 in ticket sales. “Half of the sales will go to one lucky winner,” said Whalen, a member of the Band Boosters committee. As of Sept. 6, the pot’s total was nearly $12,000. “It grows exponentially. The bigger the prize, the more tickets we sell,” Whalen said. “It’s a win-win.” The jackpot drawing will be held during the Oct. 28 Band Community Night event at Beaver Materials Field, the high school’s football stadium. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Food vendors will be on-site. “At 8:15 p.m., the Marching Millers will perform their 2021 competition show, ‘Orpheus,’” Whalen said. At 8:30 p.m., the Band Boosters will broadcast a live drawing for the winning

From left, Noblesville Band Boosters committee members Rebecca Whalen, Kristine Davis, Kristen Durst, Lee Ann Schwartz and Amanda Sheets. Committee members not pictured: Jacky Doke, Kathy McCutcheon. (Courtesy of Noblesville Band Boosters)

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ticket stub with the winning number to claim their prize. Rules and regulations, including how to claim the prize, can be found on the website, noblesvilleband.org/raffle. “The money raised from the raffle will benefit all of the award-winning band programs currently offered at Noblesville High School — six concert bands, six jazz bands, marching band, pep band, NIPE (indoor percussion) and winter guard,” Whalen said. “Unlike traditional fundraisers, the raffle is designed to be a community event. Noblesville Schools’ motto this year is, ‘Better Together.’ “We are growing our sense of community we have here in Noblesville. This fundraiser is one way we are fostering that connection.” Ticket sales are not limited to band families, Whalen said. Anyone 18 and older can purchase tickets at any of the sale locations. Ticket sales tents are set up at local events. Some upcoming sites are the Indiana State School Music Association Black & Gold Invitational, Oct. 2 (4 to 11 p.m.); NHS’s home football game (5:30 p.m. start), Oct. 8; and Russell Farms Pumpkin Patch (1 to 3 p.m.), Oct 9.

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Nickel Plate Arts will conduct a ceremony Sept. 23 to recognize local artists, teachers, advocates and leaders in the growing arts scene throughout HamilEVENT ton County. The Paint the Town Red gala is in its ninth year and will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Hub & Spoke, a Fishers design center, at 8100 E. 106th St., Fishers. The event includes dinner provided by Jacquie’s Catering, live music by Indy Gorgeous Club and Joy Collins & Steve Newby, hands-on art activities, a live auction, a silent auction and a wine pull. The event is Nickel Plate Arts’ premier fundraiser of the year. “Our planning committee is thrilled to bring this annual event back, live and in-person, at the gorgeous Hub & Spoke designer center. We’ve creatively utilized McGill all the open space, inside and out, which will allow us to celebrate these artists in person and in style,” Nickel Plate Arts Executive Director Ailithir McGill stated. There are 21 nominees for the Nickel Plate Arts Awards. A new award this year is Arts Leader of the Year. For more or to purchase tickets, visit nickelplatearts. org/gala. The nominees for the 2021 Nickel Plate Arts Awards are:

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• David Decker, championed the new makerspace in Hub & Spoke • Ross Hilleary, advocated for the FA + CC grant program • Jason Pearson, spearheaded 2021’s inaugural Front Porch Music Festival Emerging Artists • Frederick Durham, innovative photographer and showcase artist • Daniel Grose, vibrant aerial and traditional photography of the Hamilton County area • Grace Gross, rain barrel contest winner for Lights Over Morse • Teresa Wesley, emerging entrepreneur who creates crochet Amigurumi animals and bracelets Artist of the Year • Jessica Hancock, fine art, illustration and design • Dan Howell, clay work • Jeannie Logan & Marc Feeney, creators of the Cabin Fever Cabaret • Walt Thacker, paintings including the White River canoe

Arts Patron of the Year • Karen Huff, regular supporter of local artists and their works • Steve Sanner, founder of the Jiffy Lube Mural Project • Thompson Thrift, supporter of local murals, art projects and musicians, include Live Listening on the Yard Arts Educator of the Year • Michelle Feeney, connected arts students to at-home art kits during the pandemic and to the ‘Tar City’ • Erin Goodman, connected arts students to the Cicero mural and White River Canoe project Arts Leaders of the Year • Leah Leach, founder of Gals Guide Library, the only women’s history lending library in the US • Jennie Otterman, local esteemed theatre director, including this year’s Shakespeare in the Park in Noblesville • Tom Rich, president of the Fishers Art Council • Celeste Williams, important journalistic voice and leader of Indiana Writers Center

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living and bring their kids over. There was a period of time she was not living with her parents, and she was living with family in Mexico. (The book tells the story of) that experience as a child and then her experience after she came to the U.S. as a child not being an English speaker and needing to go to school and learn how to live in a totally different environment.” Tonatiuh lives in Mexico. “He went to school Tonatiuh in the U.S., and he is an author/illustrator. He does kids’ books,” Holewinski said. The library picked Tonatiuh to speak about “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” because it is an award-winning story and pairs well with “The Distance Between Us.” “The picture book is an allegory. The father is a migrant worker and they’re celebrating him coming back to their village in Mexico. The characters are all animals,” Holewinski said. Grande will present two times at the HEPL branch in Fishers, 5 Municipal Dr.,in person Oct. 2. The events are at 1 and 4 p.m. The library is offering free copies of “The Distance Between Us” so readers can obtain copies before the event. Grande also will discuss her book virtually at 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Tonatiuh is conducting his visit virtually. He will present at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 for parents and educators, and then will read his book at 2 p.m. Sept. 25. To register for either event, visit hepl.lib. in.us/2021-books-build-bridges/. “Both events are at the Fishers library due to our construction on our meeting rooms here at Noblesville, so we are not able to be using those right now,” Holewinski said.

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Below are examples of what you can look for before worrying about if the being damage on your roof. both sides of the case, plaintiff and defena substantial amount of students who do don’t worry your roof is fine. But,there hail is the size of a golf ball or larger, dant. They are provided an attorney observspeech and debate or We the People, things er, from Hamilton County, generally, who that do involve critical thinking and public your roof should be checked by a volunteers their time.” speaking.” WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE HAIL? Gookins said the attorney helps the Gookins said nearly all the county schools If the hail around your home is in teacher sponsor to prepare students how have participated during the years. between the size of a pea or a quarter, to write an opening statement, how to “Last year, Westfield and Hamilton don’t worry your roof is fine. But, if the make objections and learn the rules of Heights didn’t participate because we had hail is the size of a golf ball or larger, If your plants and trees in your evidence. your roof should be checked by a to do it virtually,” Gookins said. The competition is held at the JudiFishers won the competition for the first yard are shredded to pieces cial Center in Noblesville in January and time in 2021. If your plants and trees in your andthe was caused by home hail falling, Many times if the hail damage is Check sidings of your February. “Hamilton Southeastern, Carmel andto No-pieces yard are shredded significant enough, your gutters for holes. If there is new damage there is a good chance there “For five weeks, the teams come together blesville have historically won every year,” and was caused by hail falling, will be heavily dented or ripped in to your thatto is ayour goodroof. issiding, damage once a week and compete against one anGookins said. “It’s been around for 21 years. there is a good chance there If your plants and trees in your places. If this is the case, you indicator that your roof may also Many times if the hail damage is Check the sidings of your hom other,” Gookins said. One of those three schools have won alyard are shredded to pieces is damage to your roof. significant enough, your gutters for holes. If there is new dama have a good reason to be conbe damaged. Gookins, who lives in Washington Townmost every year.” was caused by hail falling,about will be heavily to your siding, that is a good ship outside of Westfield, sets up the cerned your roof.dented or ripped in Gookins has been the Mock Trialand coordiIf your plants and trees in yourplaces. Many times if the hail damage is Checkindicator the sidings that of your homeroof may a there chance there If this is the case, you your pairings. nator for 13 years. She has participated foris a good yard are shredded to pieces significant enough, your gutters for holes. If there is new damage damage to your roof. “We invite elected judges and other at20 years, taking one year off when herisson have a good reason to be conbe damaged. and was caused by hail falling, will be heavily dented or ripped in to your siding, that is a good torneys to come in and judge the rounds of was born in February. cerned your there is a good chance there places. 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universities. “We find students wanting to start their journey staying closer to home and at the same time saving money doing so,” she said. The Hamilton County campus was served by the downtown Indianapolis campus. But with the growing population, economy and job market in Hamilton County, Atkinson said having a full-service campus made sense. “We are now able to provide all of the services for our students right here in Hamilton County and not require students to finish certain programs at other locations or visit other campuses or sites to get assistance with things like financial aid or advising,” Atkinson said. “And we are focused on the needs of Hamilton County to now further grow our program offerings to align with those local needs.” Atkinson said Ivy Tech Community College is unique in that the student body age range

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A painting by Randall Scott Harden, a Noblesville painter who will participate in the Carmel International Arts Festival. (Painting by Randall Scott Harden)

Wood artist Mark Waninger, who lives in Jamestown, considers CIAF his local show and has participated in the previous seven festivals. Waninger said he has participated in art festivals all across the United States and that Carmel is one of his favorites. “It is so exciting for me as an artist to see this show’s continued growth and the overall elevation in the quality of the art available for patrons to choose from,” he said. “It really is an international art festival. This is only happening as a result of the purchases made by attendees. The impact of COVID was significant for all professions, and it was especially devastating to artists who rely on the personal connections made at festivals like this for the sale of their work.” Fishers painter Anna Afshar has been a CIAF participant six times. “Having art festivals again in general, and CIAF especially, is very important,” Afshar said. “I survived the pandemic year without events through customers/commissions/ connections I acquired through previous festivals. CIAF is my home base with lots of following, so in addition to selling my existing work and possibly getting commissions/ sales in the future, I am simply looking forward to seeing familiar faces and friends. “Based on the turnout at Penrod (Sept. 11 in Broad Ripple), people are eager to get out and support the arts, and it’s so wonderful.” Noblesville painter Randall Scott Harden, whose art is featured at Carmel Art on Main, agreed art lovers are eager to view the work. “Hopefully, they’ll be out to buy,” Harden said. CIAF will be Harden’s 10th festival of 2021, all in the Midwest. In 2020, he only participated in one small art fair in Michigan.

With the event being outdoors, Carmel International Arts Festival Executive Director Rachel Ferry isn’t too concerned about attendees being at risk of spreading COVID-19. Ferry said face masks will be available for anyone who wants one. Hand sanitizer will be placed throughout the festival along with hand-washing stations near restrooms. Ferry said there will be social distance space between tents. “Because of the amazing things Carmel has done with the bump-outs on Main Street, it allows us to spread it out a little more,” Ferry said. “I feel like it’s going to be a great layout to have a safe festival.” The Art Rocks III concert from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25 will feature Blair Clark and The Fun Factor on the main stage, which will be south of the Arts & Design District on Range Line Road. Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day at the main stage and west stage.

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City breaks ground on Forest Park Depot at Hobbs Station renovations By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Nickel Plate Express passengers soon will have a much better experience when boarding the train at Hobbs Station in Forest Park. The city broke ground on a $1.5 million renovation project at the 10-acre rail yard to be called the Forest Park Depot at Hobbs Station Sept. 7. The renovation includes a new boarding platform, new restroom facility, refacing the electrical building, adding another shelter to the south of the station and moving the entrance to align with Shelters 2 and 3 at the park. There also will be paved parking and new trails. Phase 1 is scheduled to be finished in April 2022. When complete, Nickel Plate Express Director Dagny Zupin said passengers will be able to enter the station, read about its history and visit a gift shop. They also can take photos on the boarding platform. The Nickel Plate Express takes passengers on twohour train rides through northern Hamilton County with a variety of ticketed themes, such as dinner, a wine experience, a holiday experience and more. The train offers experiences for adults and families. “When visitors show up now, they are showing up to a grassy area and boarding on gravel. It’s not much of a sense of arrival for a visitor,” Zupin said. “You can see the train parked there, but the sense of arrival is key to visitor experience, and it’s not there yet. When Hobbs Station is finalized, it will make it all encompassing.” Zupin said the Hobbs Station renovations will provide a better experience during holidays, as the boarding platform will be decorated. “It completely changes the guest’s experience,” Zupin said. Noblesville Parks and Recreation Dept. Director Brandon Bennett said the renovation is the first of possibly several phases of construction in the 10-acre railyard area of the park. “One of the key pieces to this is to reintegrate that part of the park or that train yard back into the park so it’s a revitalized area that feels more like it is part of the park,”

renovation is complete, Zupin is confident it will encourage passengers to spend more time in Forest Park and in Noblesville. “They can board the train, take their twohour train and visit the museum component of Hobbs Station. Then, they can walk around the park and across the pedestrian bridge to downtown,” Zupin said. “By adding Hobbs Station, it incentivizes people to stay and experience something where now they’re getting on the train, taking a ride and then leaving.” The second phase, which doesn’t yet have a timetable, will include static display pieces, such as leftover train equipment from when ITM operated at the park. “I’ve gone through and selected several pieces that represent the railroad history of this area the best, and eventually, in Phase 2, they’ll be used as display pieces,” Zupin said. For more, visit nickelplateexpress.com. From left, council member Aaron Smith, Deputy Mayor Matt Light, Nickel Plate Express Director Dagny Zupin, Mayor Chris Jensen, Council President Darren Peterson and Parks Director Brandon Bennett break ground on the renovations. (Photos courtesy of the City of Noblesville)

ON THE COVER: Parks director Brandon Bennett speaks during the groundbreaking at Forest Park Depot at Hobbs Station. (Photo courtesy of the City of Noblesville)

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Bennett said. “It’ll be the new home for the Nickel Plate Express to operate out of for train rides.” Nickel Plate Express has operated out of Forest Park, a 150-acre park northwest of Ind. 32 and Ind. 19, since September 2018. The Indiana Transportation Museum stopped services at the park in 2015 after the city did not renew its lease. The city ordered ITM to vacate the property because

of environmental concerns and ITM “not being a good steward” through its unlawful handling of chemicals, according to a 2018 press release from the City of Noblesville. In the three years between the two operators, the train sat dormant because the tracks were deemed unsafe. Nickel Plate Express spent several months repairing the tracks prior to opening. When the first phase of the Hobbs Station

Renovating Forest Park Depot at Hobbs Station was one of Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen’s top priorities when he took office in January 2020. “Trains have had a significant history in Noblesville, and this project shows our commitment to keeping that history alive and also activates the space in Forest Park,” Jensen said. “This project will make Hobbs Station a destination spot and draw visitors downtown. Hobbs Station will revamp the underused rail yard and reintegrate the 10 acres back into Forest Park as a viable and attractive piece of the park. It also will become a better home for Nickel Plate Express to operate out of Forest Park and add a covered platform to board passengers.”

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Trust is low and anxiety is high. Anxiety is low and trust is high. Either side of this apple looks to be rotten. So, how do we find our way back to a more trusting and less anxious world? Perhaps we could add a dose of Xanax to the next round of national vaccination requirements. Or we could all line up and play middle school camp-out “trust” games to get to know each other and rely on our fellow humans. Sigh, neither is especially likely to occur. We look to public safety professionals as heroes. Our collective memories are branded with images of police and firemen running toward the collapsing towers as thousands of others hurried away. And then, we recall the hospitals filling with the masses, their ash-covered bodies punctuated with crimson spots of blood from raining debris. Medical workers embraced them, fearless of the risk, leading with training and instinct. But have our thoughts become halcyon? Can they be our protectors, experts, dispassionate scientists, caregivers and heroes? Some respond with an emphatic no. Others, just as passionately, defend the veneration. As face mask debates continue and immunity rates lag, some health care networks and universities have required vaccination with suspensions, expulsions and firings of the recalcitrant. Even so, scores of these scientists, caregivers and heroes have paid the price rather than take the risk. Are they misinformed? Are they zealots? Are they idiots? If so, what kind of care did we get before they were flushed out? Who hired them? Who educated them? Or is it possible that science is not settled? That not all heroes are imperfect? Can we be satisfied with good intentions and tolerate the dissenters, or are perfect heroes the only way?

Well, I did it. I survived an Olympic-length triathlon. It wasn’t pretty, I didn’t feel great and there was an awkward moment when race officials thought I was a man, but on balance, I’m proud of my effort. Here are the highlights. I went into to this challenge hoping to finish with a respectable time and in a respectable manner, meaning under three hours and free of vomit. I ended up one minute over my goal, but considering I had to run off course to a porta-let after the bike portion, I’m counting my time as a win. And though toward the end I began to overheat and wobble a bit, I kept my stomach contents intact. Praise be. What I didn’t realize until I was in my car heading home was that my supposedly waterproof black eye makeup (which I am never without in public except for Meijer, where I don’t give a poop) had completely smeared across most of the right side of my face, probably while on the swim leg, the first of the three parts. I’d basically been channeling Kiss for the entire morning, including the awards ceremony. I definitely did not make it look good. Speaking of awards, out of two people in my age group, I placed second! For men. “Daniel Wilson? Is Daniel still here?” Um, they fixed the mistake eventually, but not before the female winners were announced. So, several clearly confused ladies were called back up to exchange their plaques for lower-placed ones since I, or rather Gene Simmons, had actually beaten a few racers. Can y’all say un-comfortable? Not ideal, but I survived. Peace out.

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

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tion was answered. That first meeting was mostly testing my mobility and flexibility. I I recently tripped while walking with was eager to see the evaluation issued by my wife. One result of my fall was a black the therapist, which was to be available oneye. I didn’t mind how disfigured I looked line to my other health care providers and but I was dreading the endless jokes from me. When I accessed my summary, I panfriends about why Mary Ellen slugged me. icked. The report kept referring to my neck There is nothing funny about spousal abuse, rot. It took me several readings to realize and Mary Ellen is not the type to resort that “rot” was shorthand for rotation. to fisticuffs. She has a number of subtle There also was a checklist of other means to show her disapproval. How subpossible issues the therapist was to look tle? One time, she was for, including nysso angry with me I I didn’t mind how disfigured tagmus, dysarthria didn’t even know it. and diplopia. No clue I looked but I was dreading what those were, By the end of that week, I developed but where on the the endless jokes from severe neck pain. my borbofriends about why Mary Ellen form was Molly, the nurse pracrygmus (the medical titioner at my doctor’s slugged me. There is nothing term for the rumoffice, ordered an gurgling sound funny about spousal abuse, bling, X-ray and prescribed from my stomach)? and Mary Ellen is not the some meds. She also Whenever it starts wanted me to see a in church, I see a lot type to resort to fisticuffs physical therapist. My of full-neck rotations – DICK WOLFSIE among the congregadiagnosis was cervicalgia, which sounds tion. The report also more like a crazy Roman emperor. I also informed me that I had “…reduced flexibility have cervical spondylosis, a longtime conat bilat traps, levator scapulae, scalenes dition that was exacerbated by my fall. Any and lengthened rhomboids.” Exactly what I disease that ends with “osis” (like scoliosis, had suspected from the beginning. thrombosis or tuberculosis) would scare me Ellen has left for a new job in Washingif I got diagnosed with it — except for halton, D.C. For my remaining nine sessions, itosis, which would be more your problem I will be working with Anna. She was asthan mine. signed to me when I had my knee replaced My next appointment was with a therafour years ago. Now that I have neck rot, I pist named Ellen. She had a PT, Ph.D., MPH, hope she can help me if my head falls off MDT and CLT. I was a little concerned about and I need to have it replaced. possible pain from any treatment, and based on her credentials, she could have killed me by degrees. But she was terrific. Dick Wolfsie is an author, The first thing I was asked in the sescolumnist and speaker. Contact sion was whether I was capable of turning him at wolfsie@aol.com. my head. I watched as another attractive health care worker walked by, so that ques-

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On Sept. 10, Rokita told Current that he had “very positive” discussions with 10 other attorneys general in the U.S. By Sept. 14, several Indiana is one of many states exploring states, including Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, challenges to a federal COVID-19 vaccination Louisiana, Oklahoma and West Viriginia, had mandate that could announced that they would file lawPANDEMIC affect employers suits to prevent the proposed ETS across the U.S., acfrom taking effect. Public officials in cording to Indiana Attorney General more than a dozen other states have Todd Rokita. spoken out against the mandate, On Sept. 9, President Joe Biden according to Rokita. announced that the Dept. of Labor, “We all represent millions of through the Occupational Safety people, and we are fighting for Rokita and Health Administration, would them,” Rokita said. “We’re going to develop an Emergency Temporary Standard throw the book at this, but it’s going to be requiring businesses with 100 or more a hard road. I’m encouraged by my staff but employees to have either a fully vaccinat(also) by the other attorneys general offices ed workforce or to require unvaccinated around the country.” workers to produce at least one negative According to Rokita, there are several avCOVID-19 test each week for the foreseeable enues that the state will explore, including future. whether the mandate is constitutional and The specific ETS rule has not been esif withholding Medicaid dollars is fraudulent. tablished and is not anticipated to be until Indiana regulates Medicaid for fraudulent October, at the earliest, but when enacted, activities. it will impact approximately 80 million Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb doesn’t supprivate-sector employees across the U.S., port the ETS rule. according to the Biden administration. “I believe the vaccine is the number one In Fishers, 1.05 percent of the 4,182 busitool that will protect us and our loved ones nesses will be under the ETS, in total beagainst COVID-19. It is the tool that will end tween 40 to 45 businesses. In the OneZone the pandemic,” Holcomb stated. “However, I Chamber of Commerce, 77 members — 38 in strongly believe it’s not the state or federal Carmel and 39 in Fishers — will be affected government’s role to issue a vaccine manunder the anticipated ETS. date upon citizens and private businesses. If Rokita has his way, none of the busiThis is the approach our administration has nesses will be affected. taken all along. The announcement from “I think it is a huge overreach. It’s awful, President Biden is a bridge too far. Private and we have to fight against it,” Rokita said. businesses should be able to look at their “This is about controlling people through own mission, their staff and their goals and fear and force, and that’s not what America make the decision best for them that will is. We’re going to fight it with full force.” keep their doors open.”

DISPATCHES Are GMOs unsafe? — There’s a lot of hype surrounding GMOs (genetically modified organisms). A team of 50 scientists reviewed more than 900 studie in the 20 years since GMOs were first introduced. They found that GMOs have not caused increases in cancer, obesity, gastrointestinal illnesses, kidney disease, autism, or allergies. Source: MSN.com Sudden paranoia — If someone you know has become suddenly paranoid, there are several possible causes. Dementia may be one cause, but there are other, treatable

conditions that can cause paranoia. It also can be caused by certain medications. So, if someone begins acting paranoid, urge them to see a doctor quickly to determine the cause. Source: BottomLineInc. Cinnamon and blood pressure — In recent studies, people who ingested 3 grams (about two-thirds of a teaspoon) of cinnamon daily had a significant drop in blood pressure after four months, from averages of 136/88 to 122/80. Source: WholeHealthCT.com

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Study finds Hamilton County has most incoming investments news@currentnoblesville.com SmartAsset, a financial technology firm, recently completed a study on the places receiving the most incoming investment. The study measured growth in gross domestic product, or the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a set border, and new business launches and new building permits to determine places receiving the most investment locally. Hamilton County was the top county in the state for incoming investments. For more, visit smartasset.com/investing/investment-calculator#Indiana.

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to avoid robocalls, but not all scams are so obvious. Another common strategy is call spoofing, which is when the callers call from a fake number, usually one that shares an area code with the recipient. Source: Mentalfloss.com The value of a dollar — In the U.S., apparently not every dollar is equal. The value of $1 varies depending on where you go. According to new data compiled by 24/7 Wall Street from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a dollar goes the furthest in America’s “poorest states,” such as Mississippi and Alabama. According to 24/7 Wall Street’s research, only four states (Rhode Island, Florida, Oregon and Delaware) are actually worth $1. The states that were named the most expensive include New Jersey, California and New York, with each averaging about $0.87 to $0.88 on the dollar. Hawaii was by far the priciest state — with a $1 bill being worth only a measly $0.84. The warm-weather state was also dubbed the most expensive state. Indiana ranked 11th with a value of $1.11 on the dollar. Source: Foxbusiness.com

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Indiana Wind Symphony to debut unique arrangement of ‘Beethoven’s Fifth’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Call it a passion project or a labor of love. Dan McGlaun calls it his “COVID gift to the world.” CONCERT Indiana Wind Symphony bass clarinetist McGlaun created a transcription of Ludwig van Beethoven’s C minor symphony, better known as “Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.” The debut of the piece by a symphonic concert wind ensemble will be in the second half of the Indiana Wind Symphony’s performance of “The Sound of Memory: Sousa and Beethoven’s Fifth” set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Center for the Performing Arts. McGlaun, a Clayton resident, began working on it in October 2019 to prepare for Beethoven’s 250th birthday in 2020. COVID-19 changed many of those celebrations because of shutdowns and cancellations in mid-March 2020. “This piece needed to be done,” McGlaun said. “No one has ever done the monumentally wonderful work in its entirety in its original keys. I sat down to do it and it took me a long time. I would say I easily spent a thousand hours. I did overall six months. It took me overall a full year and we’re still making tweaks and adjustments to it, and it is sounding really good.” McGlaun, a 1980 Noblesville High School graduate, said he has been arranging his whole life. “This group has allowed me to do some big-time arranging for a large, very complicated and talented group,” McGlaun said. McGlaun said some people have put “Beethoven’s Fifth” in different keys to make it easier for wind players to perform. “I arranged it and transcribed it for a different combination of instruments,” he said. “We will have a string bass or two, but other than that no strings. I’m trying to recreate the sounds of the orchestra using only wind instruments. That’s the challenge. It sounds easy, but you have to

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Newsies” through Oct. 3. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Always… Patsy Cline” through Oct. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org. ATI LAB SERIES The ATI Lab Series will present a reading of Ethan Mathias’ play “Provenance” at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. CARMEL COMMUNITY PLAYERS Carmel Community Players’ production of “Boeing Boeing” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Dan McGlaun made an arrangement for Indianapolis Wind Symphony’s “Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.” (Photo courtesy of Dan McGlaun)

know the range of the instruments and what they sound like together.” McGlaun will play contrabass clarinet on the piece. “I’m so happy we are giving it life,” he said. “I just hope the audience loves doing it as much as we love doing it and we love preparing for it.” IWS Music Director Charles Conrad, a Carmel resident, said he didn’t know if the piece would ever come to fruition when first discussed. “It’s been an immense challenge and we’re really looking forward to it,” Conrad said. “We’re thrilled to be able to do this because it was a monumental project.” The first half of the concert will include John Philip Sousa’s “Nobles of the Mystic Shine” and “Pathfinder of Panama.” The 2021 Calvert Outstanding Music Educator Award, a lifetime achievement

award for Indiana music educators, will be presented at the concert to Max R. Jones, who is a band director at Purdue University. “He had a long and distinguished career in high school. The final high school he was at was (Elkhart) Concord,” Conrad said. Jones will guest conduct a unique arrangement of “Seventy-Six Trombones” from “The Music Man.” “It’s a very unusual arrangement and one we have purchased our own copy of because we like it so much, we want to play it in the future,” Conrad said. Kimberly Archer’s piece “Fanfare Politeia” will open the concert. It had its premiere at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January. For more, visit indianawindsymphony. org.

Rufus Wainwright and Jose Gonzalez, who will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Palladium in Carmel, are co-headlining a tour in support of their latest albums. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY IWS will perform “The Sound of Memory: Sousa and Beethoven” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Palladium in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. LUMINARIES The Luminaries series will feature “The Evolution of Stand-up Comedy” with Indianapolis comedian Dwight Simmons at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Feinstein’s in Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael will feature Marissa Mulder’s “The Songs of Lennon and McCartney” show at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and Nicole Henry’s “Feeling Good” performance at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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Help us PAINT THE TOWN RED by joining us for this year’s premier arts event and the Nickel Plate Arts Awards. The evening’s entertainment will include live music, demonstrations, and interactive activities with local artists, a live auction, silent auction, and art for sale. Don’t miss this exclusive event!

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SEPT 2021 Nickel Plate Arts EVENTS, EXHIBITS, & CLASSES FIRST FRIDAY (Chocolate Trail) Sept 3, 6–9 p.m. First Friday is always exciting with new exhibits, live music, and a cash bar. But this First Friday is exceptionally sweet, as September’s First Friday includes The Chocolate Trail, a decadent tradition in downtown Noblesville. We’re thrilled to have DeBrand Fine Chocolates of Indianapolis with us to offer chocolate tasting samples. We’ll also be featuring Sweet Tunes as our live music and regional beers and wines for sale. Two exhibits debut in September, including Dreamscape and Belief in the Judge Stone House. This two month exhibit allows us to explore ideas that extend beyond our current reality. Next door, at the Stephenson’s Showcase, John Dierdorf will display his abstract impressionist paintings in his show titled “Flowers.”

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The rosemary sweet potato bowl is a healthy, vitalizing vegan and gluten-free dish from Ezra’s Enlightened Café in Broad Ripple. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

of fresh greens. Pepitas provided a nice crunch. It was topped with cooked sweet potato, creamy avocado, fermented veggies and a rich cashew cheese that felt like a salad dressing but was delicious all the same. Ezra’s also has plenty of smoothie options for those craving something cold.

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Editor’s note: The next several At the Table with Anna columns will spotlight gluten-free items. Address: 6516 Ferguson St., Indianapolis   What to get: Rosemary sweet potato bowl Price: $10.50 Anna’s take: I admit that usually I am a meat eater, but I truly didn’t notice the lack of meat in the dish I ordered at Ezra’s Enlightened Café in Broad Ripple. All items are vegan and gluten-free, which makes it a safe bet for anyone who tries to avoid dairy or eggs. The rosemary sweet potato bowl was refreshing and filling, with a healthy serving of quinoa for protein and tons

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Teacher’s play set for reading By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The play’s plot centers on philanthropist Stephen Aldridge, who was a legend in the fictional town of Bayleigh, Ind. Just days beHamilton Southeastern High School thefore the local museum is scheduled to open ater teacher Ethan Mathias was all set to a new exhibit honoring his legacy, his grandsee a reading of his daughter Allison returns home for THEATER play “Provenance” in her father’s funeral. Sorting through May 2020 as part of her family’s history with the devoted the Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab staff of the Heartland Museum, AlliSeries. son discovers new friends and new Then the COVID-19 pandemic haltstories about her beloved grandfaed live performances and ATI was ther that challenge her memories forced to cancel. and force everyone to think carefully Mathias “Provenance” will now be the about how much they value truth, first reading of the 2021-22 ATI Lab series at and which truths are most important. 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Studio Theater in the “For now, the script ATI will present inCenter for the Performing Arts in Carmel. cludes only some minor revisions and clar“I’m very eager to see ‘Provenance’ take ifications from its original form,” Mathias the next step in its evolution with this said. “With everything that’s happened in reading,” the Fishers resident said. “It was the world since I wrote the first draft of the disappointing but understandable when live play, there are definitely some revisions I theater shut down throughout the world in will explore at a future date and will also in2020. This rescheduled reading is something corporate things I learn from this reading.” I’ve been looking forward to throughout the The other performances are set for Nov. pandemic, and I’m so glad Actors Theatre 13, Feb. 12, 2022, and May 14, 2022. of Indiana is including it with their new Tickets are $10. For more visit thecenterseason.” presents.org.

Center requires vaccinations editorial@youarecurrent.com Reflecting trends in public health and policies throughout the live entertainment industry, the Center for PANDEMIC the Performing Arts and its resident companies have agreed on health and safety protocols for the start of the 2021-22 season. As of Sept. 20, masks or other appropriate facial coverings will be required for anyone age 3 or older who is attending events, visiting or working on the Center’s campus. Masks must be worn at all times, except when actively eating or drinking. This requirement applies to patrons, staff, vendors and volunteers. As of Oct. 4, all patrons and other visitors age 12 or older must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination when entering any indoor space on campus, including the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater. The Center will accept paper vaccination cards, photocopies, photos or digital images confirming vaccination status, along with valid ID. Also, the Indiana State Dept. of Health offers vaccination certificates online that can be stored on a smart phone. As an alternative to vaccination – and a

requirement for patrons ages 5-11, who are not currently eligible for vaccination – patrons may present physical or digital proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to the event. It is important to note that: • Some artists may require policies that are more restrictive as a contractual condition for performing. In such cases, the Center will follow the artist’s requirements, and ticketholders will be notified in advance. • All policies are subject to change as circumstances and public health guidelines evolve. Updates will be posted at TheCenterPresents.org. • Ticketholders who are unable to meet the masking, vaccination or test requirements for entry are eligible until Oct. 15 to request refunds on any tickets purchased prior to this announcement. Tickets purchased after this announcement are not eligible for refund. For the Center’s education events involving children, all attendees 3 or older will be required to wear masks at all times. The Center will make reasonable efforts to allow space for distancing and interactive participation when feasible.

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

Where’s Amy attends ATI’s ‘Always...Patsy Cline’ From left, (all from Carmel), ATI Executive Director Jim Reilly, Kelli Prader, former Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman, P.J. Reilly, Meredith McVicker, Meg Osborne, Brad Osborne and Steve McVicker. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy attended ATI’s Sept. 10 opening-night performance of “Always… Patsy Cline.” ATI co-founders Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins proved once again they are a dynamic duo on and off stage. The songs, special bond and story about two women’s friendship were truly heartwarming. The show is so much fun, I even left humming a few Patsy Cline tunes walking to my car. Do not miss this show, which runs through Oct. 3. Stay tuned for ATI’s production of “Lombardi,” coming Oct. 29-Nov. 21. For more and to reserve tickets, call 317-843-3800 or visit atistage.org.

Kathleen Carlson (Fishers) and Craig Prater (Indianapolis).

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“(Snow) felt it was a good move for his professional career. He’ll be sitting third chair for Omaha,” CSO Artistic Director Janna As Zachary De Pue prepares to start his Hymes said. “That’s a good move for him. first season as Carmel Symphony OrchesHe’s an aspiring musician. Zach and I get tra’s concertmaster, he along great musically. He’s a wonMUSIC views it as a perfect fit. derful player and a great colleague. De Pue, who lives in He’s a good leader for our orchestra. Indianapolis, was announced as We thought it was a long shot, but the new concertmaster earlier this we saw he was immersing himself summer. more in the community. We asked “I teach at Meridian Music in Carhim, and he was delighted. I’m exmel,” De Pue said. “I’m also going to cited because when you have great De Pue be concertmaster for Indianapolis leaders, musicians, conductors and Chamber Orchestra.” administrators, forward-thinking people in De Pue, who was concertmaster for their field, it just betters the organization. the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for “I think he’s going to be bringing a wealth 11 years until 2018, also is part of a string of knowledge and a great attitude and great quartet in residency at the University of personality to the CSO. He’s a solid teacher.” Indianapolis. Joana Genova, a member of the IndianapThe Carmel Symphony Orchestra opens olis Sting Quartet with De Pue, has joined the 2021-22 Masterworks concert series at the CSO as associate concertmaster. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Palladium at the CenDe Pue was scheduled to be the guest ter for the Performing Arts in Carmel. concertmaster in the concert just before “This position allows me flexibility,” De the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shutdown Pue said. in mid-March 2020. De Pue replaces Alan Snow, who left for a De Pue was a violin soloist in a Vivaldi’s position with the Omaha Symphony. “Four Seasons” concert in March 2021.

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dian John Branyan perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 24-25 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. “Since John and I are co-headlining, we The comedy business is picking up of late will each do about 45 minutes,” Dugan said. for Carmel resident Dave Dugan “Since I have been a regular on The Cat com“Well, (I’m edy shows, I plan to go on first both PERFORMANCE performing) shows. Although my content might a lot more be fresh, (it’s the) same stale face. than I did in 2020,” Dugan said. “And John will be new to audiences here while corporate events and fundand deserves to be showcased. raisers are getting booked again, Since they’ve booked me on most of I realize I missed performing so (the shows), I change up my materimuch when everything was being al a lot from show to show.” Dugan canceled, I’m now up for anything. Dugan and Branyan recently I traveled to North Carolina to entertain at performed specials for Dry Bar Comedy. The a family birthday. Also entertained at my name comes from Dry Bar’s club in Provo, first-ever hog roast this summer.” Utah, which serves non-alcoholic beverages. Dugan performed at an event where three “On their site (drybarcomedy.com), our generations of birthdays were celebrated specials have been categorized,” Dugan July 22. Then came the pig roast Aug. 7 in St. said. “For example, my special is found unPaul, Ind. der ‘deadpan’ and ‘observational.’ You can “Seven minutes into the show, two girls access the specials on YouTube and Facegot in a fist fight,” he said. “That was a first book by searching the comics’ names.” ever for me. Of course, I had to play off it The site features comedians with family and continue on. Except for that mishap, it friendly material. was actually a great event. “ For more, visit eventbrite.com/e/ Dugan will be in a more conventional and comedy-at-the-cat-tickets-169668269361. familiar setting when he and fellow come-

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The first monument honoring Native Americans erected by any government is on Peach Road about 5 miles TRAVEL southwest of Plymouth. By 1837, most Potawatomi, Native Americans living in the Upper Midwest, had consented to removal from Indiana under a series of so-called “Whiskey Treaties.” Chief Menominee, an influential Potawatomi religious leader, claimed that the treaties were fraudulent and gathered about 100 like-minded families near Twin Lakes. Under pressure from area residents, Gov. David Wallace enlisted Gen. John Tipton, a survivor of the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe (more next week), to drive Menominee and his supporters from Indiana. On Aug. 30, 1838, Tipton and 100 armed volunteers entered Menominee’s village and began rounding up inhabitants. On Sept. 4, Menominee and 848 followers left at gunpoint as the militia torched their homes. The Potawatomi, their numbers already shrunken by death, spent the afternoon of Sept. 12 at the Tippecanoe Battlefield, which Tipton had purchased and donated to Indiana two years earlier. Before the Potawatomi reached Kansas on Nov. 4, 42 had died, 28 of them children, and the 660-mile route became known as the “Trail of Death.” In 1899, Daniel McDonald, owner of Plymouth’s newspaper, published a book recounting the forced removal of Menominee and his followers. After McDonald was elected to the Indiana General Assembly, he convinced his colleagues to appropriate $2,500 to erect a monument near Menominee’s village remembering him and the Trail of Death. The 17-foot-tall granite monument, featuring a standing Menominee, was dedicated on Sept. 4, 1909. McDonald related the historical context and (according to

When you’re out ordering food at restaurants, you’re bound to find some French phrases that make your food sound fancier. In GRAMMAR GUY truth, it’s a way for a restaurant to charge an extra five bucks for a dish. Have you ever seen an entree list a side of pommes puree? That’s mashed potatoes. Don’t let them fool you; they’re just adding some parsley or chives on top to jack up the price. Or perhaps you’ve seen something with “au jus” at the end. That’s meat juice, my friend, or, as some would call it, gravy. Mashed potatoes and gravy sound much fancier “en français.” Is a menu item listed as “artisan” or “artisanal”? That’s code for “needlessly artistic” combined with “we’re going to charge you more.” Don’t fall for it. If a server goes out of her way to describe an item as “fresh,” doesn’t that make you question all of the other ingredients? She certainly doesn’t call the avocados “months-old avocados.” “Fresh” is a filler word meant to impress you.

Chief Menominee Monument (Photos by Don Knebel)

Of course, I can’t discuss restaurantese terms without bringing up “farm-to-table.” Although I appreciate a movement toward sourcing items from local suppliers, the term can mean something as simple as “Chef Reggie gets our meat from the butcher shop down the street.” When the ribeyes start coming with detailed biographies of the animal I’m eating, I’ll be impressed. Restauranteurs have gotten creative with sizes. You’ve probably heard of “tapas,” which just means “small appetizer.” “Tapas” is a Spanish term that translates roughly into “give us more of your money.” Then there’s “family size” or “sharing” plates. These are larger portions that chefs expect for you to sample and share with the other people at your table. I think all the different-sized plate approaches are more ways to increase the price of your dinner out.

Potawatomi Indian Village historical marker.

the program) the Plymouth band played, “The Dirge of a Vanished Race,” “softly and slowly,” while the granddaughter of Simon Pokagon, the Potawatomi author for whom Pokagon State Park was named, unveiled the monument. Subsequent rumors of pennies in Menominee’s right hand may explain its missing thumb.

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