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ISDH: State entering the ‘darkest time’ of the pandemic By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

recently reported the deaths of a 48-year-old and 56-year-old, the first two COVID-19 deaths Boone County has reported in several weeks. Health officials believe the state is enter“We are seeing younger people get sick ing one of the “darkest times” of the COVID-19 with this delta variant, so it is concerning pandemic because of just seeing how they are younger PANDEMIC a surge in cases loand how they are sicker,” Younts cally and throughout said. “We are really encouraging that Indiana. vaccination, to get as many people Boone and Hamilton counties have vaccinated to slow that down.” seen a rapid increase in cases since Walker said he hopes residents July. According to the Indiana State realize vaccinations are “curtailing Dept. of Health, Hamilton County’s those visits to the hospital” and that Box seven-day moving case average invaccines are effective at preventing creased from 7 cases a day to 150 on Aug. 30. extreme outcomes. State health officials, during an Aug. 27 But state health officials predict that hospress conference, said they expect cases to pitalizations across the state will continue continue to increase for at least the next four to increase for several weeks, even if cases to six weeks if more Hoosiers do not take begin to decrease. measures to slow the spread of the delta “I want Hoosiers to know the decisions variant of the disease. Cases in the state are they are making affect others,” Box said. “It’s nearing record highs set during the winter incredibly disappointing to have effective with seven-day case averages being the high- tools, such as the COVID-19 vaccine, and still est they have been since January. Although have nearly half of our eligible population more Hoosiers have been vaccinated in rerefuse to get it.” cent weeks, the Indiana State Dept. of Health Box said the lack of face mask requirereports only 52.5 percent of eligible residents ments in schools is facilitating the spread of have been fully vaccinated. the disease, but she stopped short of saying “I’ve heard other medical professionals the state should have a mask mandate. Box from (across) the country state that this is recommends Hoosiers wear masks when inthe darkest time in the pandemic, and, undoors or in congregate settings and predicted fortunately, I share those sentiments,” State increased vaccinations and mask wearing Health Commissioner Kristina Box said during would be needed to prevent another surge in the press conference. the winter. Christian Walker, the emergency preparedState health officials said students who ness coordinator at the Hamilton County don’t wear masks while attending in-person Health Dept., said the county is not yet “seeclasses and participating in extracurricular ing the strain on ICUs as a result of COVID.” activities are contributing to the surge. “That’s not to say they are not busy, but “We could definitely decrease the number the number of COVID patients in the ICU is far of cases and transmission if those students below what we are seeing back at the end of would be masked all day in school — all 2020,” Walker said. “They have been steadily students, teacher and staff,” Box said. “I do rising along with our overall cases in the not understand how wearing a mask is so county.” difficult for people to try to prevent spreadLisa Younts, director of nursing and vital ing this virus. It’s hard for me to understand records at the Boone County Health Dept., when I think very clearly the data and evisaid Boone County is seeing more young dence-based information shows that masks people hospitalized with COVID-19. The county decrease transmission of this virus.”

DISPATCHES Westfield Washington Township opens fall classes – Fall classes are now in session at Westfield Washington Township. There are free and paid classes available for preschool through adults. Registration is required for all classes. To view the program guide, visit westfieldwashingtontwp.us/101/OWWN-Guide. HCSWD sells native trees and shrubs -- The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is conducting its annual native tree and shrub sale through Sept. 22. Forty-six species of native trees and plants are available for $29 per three-gallon container. Pre-orders are due by Sept. 22. Orders can be picked up Oct. 1 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. For more visit hamiltonswcd.org. Indiana Criminal Justice Institute launches new effort – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recently launched a new effort designed to connect victims of a violent crime with support and services. For more, visit hopeandhelpin.org. Spartz accepting military academy applications – U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) is accepting applications for military academy nominations for the class of 2026. To be considered for a nomination, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of the 5th Congressional District, must be at least 17 years old but not yet 23 years old and unmarried without children and under no legal obligation to support children or other dependents. Fill out an application at https://spartz.house. gov/services/military-academy-nominations and submit to SpartzAcademyNominations@mail.house.gov. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 15.

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WWS may purchase WWPL building news@currentinwestfield.com The Westfield City Council has approved a more than $16 million for the Westfield Washington Public DEVELOPMENT Library to construct a new building in downtown Westfield, and now Westfield Washington Schools is expressing interest in purchasing the library’s current building at 333 Hoover St. The building and accompanying 2.63-acre parcel originally belonged to the school district and was purchased by WWPL in 1983 Kaiser to build the library. “We’ve been in conversation with the library for months,” WWS Supt. Paul Kaiser stated. “This property sits in the middle of our school campus, and with how fast Westfield is growing, it just makes sense to reabsorb it for additional educational opportunities.” The WWS school board unanimously approved a resolution that gives it permission to discuss a purchase agreement with the

library. A recent appraisal estimated the property’s value at $3.85 million. While the resolution does not obligate the school district to buy the property, it does lock in the price and prevents the library board from selling the building to anyone else. “This resolution really just allows us to continue the conversation,” WWS Board President Jimmy Cox stated. “We would need to bring back a more formal purchase agreement to the school board for final approval.” Before the board can vote on a formal purchase agreement, the WWPL board must finalize its purSollars chase of the new property at Westfield Boulevard and Park Street and put the project out to bid. The process could take another 12 to 18 months. “We’re thrilled to put this building back in the hands of the school district and to continue our longstanding relationship in newer and stronger ways,” WWPL Director Sheryl Sollars stated. “It’s truly a win-win for the entire community and a project everyone can support.”

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Jazz prodigy Savage to perform By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Festivities will be in the Sky Room from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. with a free special needs resource and vendor fair. A VIP cocktail Carter’s Play Place has long wanted jazz reception will take place in Hamilton’s Bar prodigy and autism advocate Matt Savage & Grille from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and enterto share his tainment will begin at 3 p.m. Doors FUNDRAISER empowering open at 2:30 p.m. Savage and his journey band will play from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 Savage will speak and perform p.m. Savage also will conduct a Q&A at a Carter’s Play Place fundraising session. event for the first time Sept. 12 at The “Rebuilding Carter’s Play The Club at Chatham in Westfield. Place” campaign will help fund the Carter’s Play Place is an adaptive new Westfield facility slated to open Savage playground and therapy center for in spring 2022 on Spring Mill Road. children and teens with all abilities. “The specialized therapeutic-grade equip“Ms. Edith Glover, the owner of Carter’s, ment required to create an adaptive play is in her 80s, and this event is a dream place will cost Carter’s nearly $1 million,” come true for her and those we serve with Cleaver said. “Since September 2016, Cardiverse abilities,” said Tasha Cleaver, directer’s has served almost 40,000 play visits tor of Carter’s Play Place. “We have been and therapy sessions. So, there’s certainly a working for almost 20 years to bring Matt need in the community. The new facility will to Indiana to inspire us through his music allow us to serve a larger group of people and journey as an autism advocate. We are who are looking for adaptive and inclustriving to create an opportunity to shine a sive services. To date, Carter’s has raised light on the beauty and diverse abilities of $350,000 for the new facility. all people through Matt’s music and inspire For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/playthem to find and share the gifts living infor-all-an-afternoon-of-jazz-with-matt-savside them.” age-tickets-166077699871.

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City of Westfield launches new multicultural event By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The City of Westfield is adding a new event to its lineup. Cuisine.Connect.Culture will be the city’s inTHINGS TO DO augural multicultural event and is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 on Mill Street in downtown Westfield. In the past, the city has conducted Amigos de Westfield, a celebration of Spanish culture. Cuisine.Connect.Culture will have offerings from many cultures. “It’ll be a melting pot with different cultures, cultural cuisine, performers, craft products, things like that,” City of Westfield Community Events Coordinator Kelley Wells said. “We have several different food vendors – Greek, Italian, Honduran and some American food as well. We have a couple different retail vendors doing Peruvian art, an African artisan making handbags and we have lots and lots of different performers we are really excited about.” Other offerings include a Chinese dragon dance, African dancers and a Spanish ballet. A bagpipe musician will play intermittently throughout the event. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available at Westfield Friends Church, 324 S. Union St. Trinity Free Clinic will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations as well. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/ calendar/cuisine-connect-culture/.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • 11 a.m.: Westfield City Council member Scott Willis will begin the event with a 20-year-anniversary tribute to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. • 11:10 a.m.: Chinese Dragon Dance • 11:15 a.m.: Chinese Folk Dance • 11:30 a.m.: African Dance • Noon: Spanish Ballet Dance • 1 p.m.: Indy’s Island Party will perform tropical and reggae music

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Macbeth sets tone as captain for Fishers girls soccer team By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers High School senior Alli Macbeth has some definite goals for both her girls soccer team and herself. “A goal I have for my team is to only let 10 or less goals in throughout our season conference games and to win sectionals,” Macbeth said. “As for myself, my goals include having 10 assists throughout the season, making it on an all-state team and to be a role model for my teammates.” The four-year varsity performer was named to the All-Hoosier Crossroads Conference second team in 2020. “I think I have made the most improvement in advising and communicating with my teammates on and off the field,” Macbeth said. “But also, I think I have improved in my ability to cover more of the midfield, meaning I can be more of a defensive midfielder when needed and also an asset in the transition offensively.” Macbeth said she does believe she has become a more vocal leader when necessary.

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Tigers first-year head coach Harold Spooner, who was an assistant last season, is impressed with Macbeth’s work ethic. “She was named captain this year because she is one of the hardest workers on the field and does the little things that need to get done when others aren’t as willing to do so,” Spooner said. “Alli is a true box-tobox midfielder who has an excellent work rate on the defensive side of the ball and does a great job of initiating our offense from the midfield. She is a tireless worker in winning the ball back. “She also has great tactical awareness of knowing exactly where she needs to be to help be a shield for the back line or a support for our offensive players.” Macbeth began playing soccer when she was 3 years old. “It has always been my main sport,” said Macbeth, who said she tried basketball and dance when she was growing up. She has played soccer at Hoosier FC since she was 8 years old. Macbeth said she wants to play college soccer but as of yet has no serious offers. She plans to study construction management and/or interior design.

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Westfield uses new signal to improve safety of Monon crossing at 161st Street By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Among the City of Westfield’s missions is to make navigating its trails as safe as possible. One area of particular concern has been the Monon Trail crossing at 161 Street, where there have been three vehicle accidents this year and several near-misses. City of Westfield City Engineer John Nail said a tunnel is being designed for that crossing for the future. “We’ll physically have the trail go under 161st Street, which solves the problem with pedestrians and vehicles,” Nail said. City of Westfield Communications Director Vicki Gardner said a tunnel is the safest solution. “When U.S. 31 was upgraded, the pilings (walls) and ceiling of the tunnel were installed. City council members will have to decide, probably this fall, if they would like to fund this project and move it to construction,” Gardner said. If approved by the council, the tunnel could cost up to $6.5 million. In the meantime, Nail said the city council directed his department to look into a much cheaper option with the HAWK, or high-intensity active crosswalk, signal at the Monon Trail and 161st Street crossing. The HAWK signal cost approximately $50,00 since the city was able to use existing infrastructure. “The HAWK system is basically a pedestrian traffic signal, so when a pedestrian comes to the crossing they activate this HAWK system, which lights up and turns red, the vehicle stops and allows the pedestrian to cross at the location,” Nail said. That HAWK signal became operational Aug. 27. “We want to get education out to our residents, because the HAWK system is (new) to our city and we want to make sure everyone knows how to react with this system,” Nail said. To activate the system, the pedestrian pushes a button, which is similar to a push button used at a traffic signal to cross. After the pedestrian crosses, the signal stops

The flashing signal indicates to vehicles that a pedestrian is crossing the road and the vehicle should stop. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

flashing to signify to motorists that it is safe to drive across the crosswalk. “We did a speed study at all of our crossings to look at how speed interacts with

safety components at these intersections, so we’re actively monitoring all of our crossings to make sure we are being as safe as possible,” Nail said. “The incidents

TAKING CARE ON THE TRAILS Westfield Parks and Recreation Supervisor Christopher McConnell said every few years the parks department partners with the police department on an informational campaign to make sure trail users are aware of proper etiquette, not only at the trails but also at the crossings. “We do our due diligence to make sure everyone is as safe as possible, not only on the trail but obviously when they are coming up on the crossing,” he said. McConnell said cyclists or runners should pass on the left and call out loudly their plans. “When you are getting ready to pass or overtake another trail user, for example, if you are on a bike and getting ready to use the right of way and pass a pedestrian who is going slower, you

should alert them by saying ‘passing on the left,’” McConnell said. “So then (pedestrians) are aware you are there and you are not stepping out into their lane of travel and causing an accident or the potential for an accident.” Traveling with appropriate speed is another issue. “Don’t be flying down the trail,” McDonald said. At Monon Trail crossings, pedestrians should stop before crossing the crosswalk because vehicles have the right of way. If the pedestrian is already in the crosswalk, then they have the right of way and vehicles should stop. For more, view the Travel the Trails with Care on the City of Westfield’s Facebook page.

we have seen at that crossing have often been rear-end collisions where a driver stops for a pedestrian and the person riding behind that car is not expecting the driver to stop and they end up rear ending.” Nail said the city also receives many reports about near misses between pedestrians and vehicles at the crossing. “The reason we’re focusing on this crossing is because it’s our busiest at-grade crossing, where the trail and roadway cross at the same elevation. It’s not separated in any way,” he said. “The vehicular traffic at 161st Street and pedestrian volumes are the highest in our city. In addition, we have concerns about cyclists and general speeds at the crossing as well. We’re trying to be proactive in addressing the concerns rather than reactive and waiting for more pedestrians to be injured at this crossing.” For more on the HAWK signal, visit youtube.com/watch?v=VcczRMyAcK0. ON THE COVER: Carolyn Schwindt presses the button to activate the new HAWK signal at the Monon Trail crossing at 161st Street. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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Thank you, Westfield Street Dept. Editor, I would like to recognize the City of Westfield and especially the Westfield Street Dept. On July 15, I sent an email to the City of Westfield about a hazardous T-intersection at Towne Road and Little Eagle Creek Avenue. Overgrown bushes in the southwest corner made it exceedingly difficult to see oncoming traffic. Whoever received my email from the City of Westfield sent it to Justin Jones, Streets Supervisor. On July 16, Justin replied to my email letting me know my concern would be investigated by the following Monday. I thought, wow, that was fast. Then, Justin sent me another email later saying they went ahead and took care of the safety hazard. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed that I got a response in the first place, not to mention the safety hazard was abated the same day. It is good to know our City of Westfield listens to and works for the people who live here. I do not know if there has ever been an accident at this intersection, but I know firsthand there almost was. I really appreciate your effort in making our roadways safer. Eddie Beaver, Westfield

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Commentary by Terry Anker Most of us have a favorite fast food. Sure, we pretend like we never have the stuff and that even if we did, we only chose the healthiest options. But sometimes, the craving for greasy, salty and convenient french fries is too tempting to overcome. How could this fare be bad for us when it tastes so good? Besides, how much damage could a trio of drive-thru tacos really do? What about a late-night trove of golden and cheesy breadsticks? Unless we are afflicted with over-thetop sodium levels or other preexisting complications, the occasional chicken-and-waffle sandwich is not likely the worst thing we do to our bodies. So, why does having the telltale bag on our front seat bring an inkling of shame? Are we embarrassed by the sloth indicated since we didn’t take the time to grill the cheeseburger ourselves? Is fast food lazy food, or is it because we feel like we are cheating on some promise to our bodies to try to care for them a little bit more? Is fast food fat food? Maybe it is that we don’t like the supposed politics of these purveyors? Do they pay workers enough? Do they care enough about their suppliers, or are they closed on Sundays? Is fast food virtue-signaling food? Whatever the beef we have with it, fast food is not likely to depart the landscape (or our gullet) anytime soon. So, can we find peace during a burger war? The conflict is so great that governments around the world have weighed in. Many Communist and Socialist regimes have officially restricted access to the forbidden fries, and we even talk about it here in the land of the free. Should there be a supersize? Perhaps, some say. But isn’t fast food just food fast?

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Alas, I may be losing my competitive spirit. Not when it comes to important matters, of course, like defeating my husband Doo in all manner of life’s trials or upholding my school’s championship karaoke legacy (let’s go, 400 Hallway!), but in my own ambition for peak athletic performance. As I near that half-century mark, I’m starting to feel less and less drive to “be the best,” even when it only means beating three other almost50-year-old ladies. This change may not sound like a big deal, unless you know me. I have always been that person who wants to win or at least achieve a PR. I gave up running for a while when I was in the middle of having kids, but since then, I’ve found restored energy and self-confidence in participating in road races, triathlons and even obstacle course events. They affirm my strength and power as a woman and a mom. But lately, I’ve been thinking that I just want to finish without suffering a stroke. I want to enjoy the challenge for what it is and be happy with the fact that I trained for and completed something. Who cares if I place last in my age group? I’m not sure I do anymore. Yay, me! I’m fostering a healthy growth mindset and gaining perhaps a tad bit of humility. My new attitude is not simply an acceptance of my physical limits but a celebration of what this near-AARP body can accomplish, despite the bad knees, periodic incontinence and annoying plantar fasciitis. So, yes, I may be losing my competitive spirit, but definitely in a good way. Peace out.

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Ed Asner, probably best known as Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has passed away. I had the pleaHUMOR sure of doing an interview with him in the early ’90s when I was hosting a morning talk show here in Indy. Here’s a behind-the-scenes story. Prior to boarding a plane to return home from New York where I had been visiting family, I received a call from one of my producers informing me that the next morning I had a 20-minute 1-on-1 with this two-time Emmy Award winner. I have no memory of why he was in Indiana. It was almost 30 years ago. When you host a local talk show you don’t have the luxury of having a celebrity guest pre-interviewed, so you can’t depend on an open-ended question to unleash an awesome story filled with humor or suspense. On the flight, I was a nervous wreck about the next day’s interview. This guy was a hero of mine, one of the few actors in Hollywood who made a name for himself in both drama and comedy. He’d be showing

up at the studio (inside Union Station), jump out of his limo and walk cold onto the set.

I needed an opening that would make him like and trust me. When a celebrity is comfortable and doesn’t think you are a local hack, the interview always goes a lot smoother. – DICK WOLFSIE I needed an opening that would make him like and trust me. When a celebrity is comfortable and doesn’t think you are a local hack, the interview always goes a lot smoother. Sitting on the plane sipping a cup of coffee and needing a distraction, I flipped through the New York Times Magazine section and turned to the crossword puzzle. I took out my No. 2 pencil and scanned the clues looking for a surefire start to begin the solving process. I read 53 across: MARY TYLER MOORE’S BOSS, ED . . . . . And so there it was. Or was it? I could start the interview by revealing to Mr. Asner

that he was in the New York Times Crossword. This might have yielded several possible responses from him, but I feared either: 1. Big deal, that’s like the 12th time that has happened; or 2. Yes (yawn), you are the 10th person today to tell me. The next morning, I took a big chance. Before I asked a single question, I handed Mr. Asner the magazine and suggested he look at 53 across. And I held my breath. A little perplexed, he put on his specs and peered at the page. Suddenly, his face lit up, he made a double fist pump and said, “I’ve been waiting for this my whole career. You made my day.” Mr. Asner had made mine, as well. What followed was one of the best celebrity talk segments I had ever done. So, why does the first question make such a difference in an interview? At the time, I wasn’t 100 percent sure … but I had a clue.

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Fitzgerald, Collins star in ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Judy Fitzgerald didn’t know country singer Patsy Cline’s music that well until she prepared to portray her. MUSICAL “I have now become a huge fan of her amazing talent,” she said. Fitzgerald portrayed Cline in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Always… Patsy Cline” in 2013. She and fellow ATI co-founder Cynthia Collins, who played Cline’s friend Louise Seger, will reprise their roles in the two-woman musical Sept. 10 to Oct. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Cline died in a plane crash in 1963 at age 30. The musical serves as a memory piece for Seger. “I think of each song as filtering through Louise’s mind as she remembers each experience, so many times through the radio and then in person,” Fitzgerald said. “Think of the way songs touch people during different times in their lives, from tapping your hand on the steering wheel to crying in your kitchen. This is truly Louise’s story.” Collins said it’s always interesting to portray an actual person. “Their story is a rare one,” Collins said. “To correspond with each other after meeting for just one night is a testament to both of them and the connection they obviously had. The two women stayed in touch all the way up to Patsy’s death. There is no doubt they would have continued their correspondence if not for Patsy’s passing.” Collins said Seger was a single mother from Texas. “What I found on Louise was all connected with Patsy Cline. Of course, (it was) letters she kept from Patsy, which is the basis of the show,” Collins said. “She was a character, for sure. Bold and funny. However, the way Ted Swindley created the character of Louise was done with creative license. It is pretty common for a writer to put their spin on a person. That spin makes the show what it is — Louise is

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Newsies” through Oct. 3. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S Performances at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel include comedian Todd McComas, Sept. 9; Goldie Ingram with The Bulletproof Soul Band, Sept. 10; and D’Roq and the Bulletproof Soul Band, Sept 11. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “Always…Patsy Cline” from Sept. 10 to Oct. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org. CARMEL COMMUNITY PLAYERS Carmel Community Players’ production of “Boeing Boeing” runs from Sept. 10 to 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Judy Fitzgerald will reprise her role of Patsy Cline in “Always…Patsy Cline.” (Photo courtesy of ATI)

the comic and Patsy is the straight man. It works wonderfully. “Make no mistake, though, Mr. Swindley doesn’t gloss over tender moments, which gives the audience an insight into these two women and their lives.” Collins and Fitzgerald are joined on stage by The Bodacious Bobcats Band led by Nathan Perry. Perry returns from the original production along with Greg Wolff on drums, Greg Gegogeine on bass, Kathy Schilling on fiddle and two newcomers, Matt Day on guitar and Michael Clark on steel guitar. Terry Woods returns as the musical dIrector. Bill Jenkins is directing the production. Collins first saw “Always…Patsy Cline” several years ago in New York.

“It never crossed my mind to play the role of Louise back then,” she said. Collins said her late father was a huge fan of Cline. For his 80th birthday party, Collins performed a medley of Cline’s songs. “I didn’t come close to sounding as good as Judy does on her music, though,” Collins said. “She has that deep, rich quality that Patsy Cline had. It’s what made Cline as distinct and unique as she was, what made her a star.” Fitzgerald said she loves all of Cine’s music, so it’s hard to pick a favorite song. “I do love ‘Gotta Lotta Rhythm In My Soul’ and ‘San Antonio Rose,’ but they are all terrific,” Fitzgerald said. For more, visit atistage.org.

The Fishers Arts Council will have 29 artists and artisans participating in the Fishers Parks Foundation’s Harvest Fest at the Ambassador House and Heritage Park, 10595 Eller Rd., Fishers, from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 12. The event is free and family friendly, with proceeds benefitting the Ambassador House and Gardens, the Fishers Arts Council, Fishers Police Corps, Fishers Historical Society, Knights of Columbus and Fishers Youth Assistance Program. Each group will offer something different to raise money. The Parks Foundation will offer raffle baskets and face painting while the Fishers Police Corps will sell hot dogs, chips and water. The Ambassador House will sell adult beverages and offer house tours. The Fishers Youth Assistance Program will offer dessert items. The Knights of Columbus will offer fried veggies.

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Local bands RISE to the occasion By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com If all goes according to plan, the inaugural Hamilton County RISE Fest won’t be the last. FUNDRAISER It will be the first of many. “It’s our first year with a vision to make it an annual event,” said Andy Binford, founder and executive director of RISE Fest, a daylong music festival featuring local bands to raise money for Hamilton County nonprofits. Conceived by local musicians as a way to combine live performances with fundraising, RISE Fest will be presented from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Spencer Farm Winery, 7015 E. 161st St., in Noblesville. The free, family-friendly event will feature seven local bands and benefit four Hamilton County nonprofits: Student Impact (Westfield), Carmel Lions Club, Third Phase (Noblesville) and Highmark Church (Fishers). RISE stands for “rockers impacting and serving everyone.” Binford, a Westfield resident who plays bass in two of the participating bands, expects more than 500 people to attend at some point throughout the event. The fundraising goal is $4,000, with an anticipated

$1,000 going to each of the four nonprofits — one from each of Hamilton County’s largest cities. Guests can bring their own chairs, blankets and coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages. Spencer Farm wine will be available for purchase, with a portion of sales benefitting the nonprofits. Besides live music, RISE Fest will include a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. “I’m excited about what (the event) represents,” Binford said. “Lots of local musicians (are) giving their time and talents to benefit the local community and not making a dime. I cannot express how supportive all the sponsors have been, writing checks and sending money, and others donating items. I have been blown away.” Comprised primarily of Hamilton County musicians, the participating bands are Rhino Down, Naptown Hepcats, Blind Vision, The Prince Brothers, Indy Gorgeous Club, Board Meeting and Rain Dogs. “Come out and enjoy some tasty wine and rock out with several amazing bands,” said Binford, who plays with Board Meeting and Blind Vision. For more or to donate or to sponsor, visit risefest.net.

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Theaters to present ‘Dreamgirls’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com In Dee DuVall’s view, “Dreamgirls” has stood the test of time. “There are Broadway proMUSICAL ductions and cabarets that are just classic, so it populates across all generations and all communities,” Duvall said. “That’s what we felt ‘Dreamgirls’ would be. For us, it’s just that classic piece where everyone relates to it. The movie and some of the popular stories from Motown, even rock groups, all of that is portrayed in this production. That was the engine behind us to put this classic out along with it being an all-Black cast.” DuVall, a Carmel resident, is the artistic director for Indiana Performing Arts Theatre and KaidyDid Productions’ presentation of “Dreamgirls” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. “Dreamgirls” is a fictionalized story of the Motown girl groups of the 1960s, such as The Supremes and The Marvelettes. Trina Dingle, executive director and Indianapolis resident, said Indiana Performing

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Editor’s note: The next several At the Table with Anna columns will spotlight gluten-free items. Address: 9546 Allisonville Rd., Suite 106, Indianapolis, or the Broad Ripple Farmers Market  What to get: Roasted garlic and rosemary loaf Price: $11 Anna’s take: I had never tried Native Bread, but after hearing rave reviews, I decided to give it a go. The bread is gluten-, dairy- and egg-free, but the taste and consistency make it just as delicious (or more so, in my opinion) than traditional bread. It is dense and toasts beautifully, and there are so many different options. I tried three loaves: roasted garlic and rosemary ($11), olive loaf ($11) and honey oat loaf ($11). The honey oat loaf is best sliced and toasted and served with jam or as sandwich bread. I used the

Pair Native Bread with homemade tomato soup for a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free meal. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

roasted garlic and rosemary loaf and the olive loaf as side items for homemade tomato soup. They are excellent for dipping, and when you smear on some butter (or dairyfree butter) and pop them under the oven broiler, they become crisp and pair perfectly with warm soup. Native Bread has so many options – seeded boule, sourdough, baguette, burger buns, cookies, scones, galettes and more – and they are all gluten-, dairy- and egg-free. Native Bread is available for carryout and pickup every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It operates a booth weekly at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. I plan to solely purchase my bread from this company in the future because it is delicious. For more, visit nativebread.com.

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CCP keeps it light with new play By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jessica Hawkins is convinced the timing is right for “Boeing Boeing.” “This is a really silly, fun COMEDY escape from what else is going on in the world that we don’t want to focus on right now,” the Fishers actress said. “It’s a good date night. It’s ridiculous at times.” The Carmel Community Players will open the 2021-22 season with “Boeing Boeing” Sept. 10 to 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Hawkins plays Gabriella, an Italian flight attendant, so she has been working on an Italian accent. “I’ve been trying to get better and better at it,” she said. “I’m not originally Italian — big surprise.” The play is Hawkins’ first that isn’t a musical. “This has been a lot of fun,” said Hawkins, who performed in CCP’s “Blood Brothers” in 2017. Indianapolis resident Eric Dixon likes that the play is high energy. “It has me running around all over the

From left, Rachel Kelso, Kirk Donlan, Jessica Hawkins, Karen Webster, Monya Wolf and Eric Dixon form the cast of “Boeing Boeing.” (Photo courtesy of Charlie Hanover)

stage, and that’s always fun,” Dixon said. “I’ve heard it referred to as a ‘door farce,’ which I think is very accurate. There is a lot of coming and going and near-misses.” Prior to this show, all of Dixon’s roles in the Indianapolis area have been Shakespeare productions. Director Dan Scharbrough said the six actors have done a great job despite having a shorter-than-average rehearsal schedule . The play is Scharbrough’s first directing experience at CCP, but he has directed shows in the Indianapolis area for 30 years. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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This is my second column about French Lick and West Baden Springs, southern Indiana towns once world-famous TRAVEL for their waters. In 1851, John Lane, a patent-medicine salesman, purchased the marshy northern half of the land on which William Bowles established his French Lick Springs Hotel. Lane built a competing hotel on the property, named West Baden after Wiesbaden, a German spa town. Aping Bowles’ supposedly curative “Pluto Water,” Lane, hawked “Sprudel Water” from four mineral springs, one named “Apollo.” After the Monon Railroad laid tracks to the area, Lee Sinclair purchased the site and added an opera house, a casino, a pony track and other amenities, calling it the “Carlsbad of America” after a Czech spa town. Well-heeled visitors came from across the nation. Major League Baseball teams found the sophisticated resort perfect for spring training. In June 1901, a fire destroyed Sinclair’s hotel. When Thomas Taggart, who owned the rival French Lick Springs Hotel, refused to purchase Sinclair’s property, Sinclair engaged Harrison Albright, a West Virginia architect, to design a circular hotel unlike any in the world. In October 1901, 500 men began working six days a week. When the new West Baden Springs Hotel, costing $414,000 ($13 million today), opened in September 1902, reporters called its 200-foot self-supporting glass dome, then the world’s largest, the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” About 500 lavishly appointed rooms on six floors faced a 130-foot-high atrium, including palm trees and a fireplace for 14-foot logs. The exterior featured Moorish towers. The fastidiously landscaped grounds encompassed a natatorium and two golf courses.

A crash blossom is a news headline with unclear wording that can lead to confusing meanings. The term got its name back in GRAMMAR GUY 2009 when an American editor in Japan came across a headline that read “Violinist Linked to JAL Crash Blossoms.” The editor, after reading the headline, wondered what a “crash blossom” was. In fact, it had to do with the violinist — whose father died in an airline crash in 1985 — advancing her musical career. The headline was misleading. Let’s look at a few examples. A 2012 New York Times opinion column featured a headline that read “Israel Ducks on Human Rights.” It wasn’t about ducks from Israel and their thoughts about human rights (as opposed to duck rights). In fact, the essay lamented that the Israeli government had shown a pattern of avoiding getting involved in cases where foreign governments were allegedly committing human rights violations. A 2012 BBC news story confused many

The Apollo Spring at the West Baden Springs Hotel. (Photos by Don Knebel)

The arch at the entrance of the West Baden Springs Hotel.

After hosting the notable and notorious during the Roaring Twenties, the West Baden Springs Hotel closed in 1932, subsequently housing a Jesuit seminary. Next week’s column will describe the extraordinary restorations of the hotels in French Lick and West Baden Springs to their former glories.

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when it led with the headline, “Girl found alive in France murders car.” To help you understand what actually happened here, let’s look at a CNN headline about the same story: “France shootings: Girl hid under bodies in car.” What happened here is that a woman was found alive among deceased bodies inside a car that was connected to a string of murders in France. Ambiguous news headlines make me snort-laugh, but what would you expect from a former English major? “Police Can’t Stop Gambling.” “Blind Bishop Appointed To See.” “Kids Make Nutritious Snacks.” “Milk Drinkers Turn to Powder.” “Child’s Stool Great for Use in Garden.” “Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim.” You can’t make this stuff up, and I can’t wait to see how my editor changes the title I originally wrote for this column.

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

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Help us Change Tomorrow. Today. Interested in finding a fun way to give back to your community? Use United Way’s online portal to browse volunteer opportunities that connect your talents to the causes you care most about.

Need help recruiting volunteers? Are you a nonprofit , school, faith-based, government or civic organization who would like to partner with United Way to get help recruiting, training and managing volunteers?

Visit volunteercentralindiana.org to see all volunteer openings! Upcoming Events: Go All IN on September 9. Set aside September 9 to do something selfless. We’re going all out - to Go All IN. On September 9, hundreds of volunteers partnering with United Way and local nonprofits across Central Indiana will come together for Go ALL IN Day, an organized day of volunteering and community service. Those interested in volunteering can choose from a wide range of activities, from supporting food pantries, making care packages for military service members, distributing school supplies and more. How Can You Help? Volunteer: Visit volunteercentralindiana.org to see all volunteer openings Make a donation to help fund a project: Text GOALLIN to 41444

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