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Sense of community draws people to Westfield

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com In 2014, Family Circle named Westfield one of its “Top Ten Places to Raise a Family.”

“Housing is affordable, GROWTH the schools are stellar, but it’s Westfield’s sense of community that folks love most about this town,” the magazine stated.

Since then, the population in Westfield has increased by approximately 25,000.

In 2020, Money.com placed Westfield at No. 6 on the “Best Places to Live in America.”

In 2021, Westfield topped the list of Home. com’s “Best U.S. Suburbs.” In 2022, the city was rated 10th on Wallet Hub’s “Best Small Cities in America.”

Resident Lisa Brandenburg said she was feeling “stuck” living in New Jersey. Her husband is a native Hoosier, and the family decided to move to Westfield three years ago.

“Besides marrying my husband, it was the best decision we could have made,” Brandenburg said. “I’ve made more friends in my three years here than I did in my 13 years in Jersey. There really is something to Hoosier hospitality. The people are amazing and willing to stand up and help you with your crazy ideas.”

The “crazy ideas” include Brandenburg starting a Facebook group called Women Building Friendships in Westfield. The group focuses on planning events for women in the area to spend time together and get to know each other. The group has nearly 4,000 members, with more joining almost daily and similar groups popping up in neighboring communities.

Brandenburg also brought a nonprofit called Blessing Bag Brigade from New Jersey to central Indiana. It partners with organizations like the Westfield High School football team, churches and Scout troops to pack bags of essentials for people in need.

“I have met so many incredible people in Westfield, and many of them have a heart for service,” Brandenburg said.

Like Brandenburg, Grainne McConnell has become one of those people who enjoys

The McConnells, from left, Grainne, Graeme, Aidan and Molly, appreciate the schools and sense of community in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of Grainne McConnell)

The Brandenburgs, from left, Joe, Joey, Lisa and Robbie, have found their place in Westfield through community involvement. (Photo by Amy Adams)

giving back to the Westfield community.

Immediately upon moving to Westfield after living in Europe, she applied to become a mentor with the Westfield Youth Assistance Program, a role she’s filled for the past cou-

ple of years.

In Ireland, where McConnell and her husband Graeme were born, McConnell’s mother was always involved with helping others and fostering children who needed homes.

“From the minute I got here, I knew it was where we wanted to be,” McConnell said. “It was like coming home again.”

McConnell never quite felt that connection when they lived and worked in England and then later in Germany.

After having to learn another language to make friends, McConnell was ready to move back to an English-speaking country. So about five years ago, when the company they had both worked for, Roche Diagnostics, offered Graeme a job in Dubai, Singapore or the United States, the choice to move to the U.S. was an easy one.

Working remotely meant that the McConnells could pick anywhere in the U.S. to live.

McConnell’s uncle lives in Washington, D.C., so they started looking there.

“The housing prices were ridiculous, and the schools weren’t very good,” McConnell said.

They decided, instead, to look around Indianapolis since Graeme had visited the Roche headquarters many times.

The McConnells liked the fact that the homes were more affordable and the schools were highly rated. But it’s been the people that have made them feel like they belong in Westfield.

“The Hoosiers are very like the Irish,” McConnell said. “They like a bit of banter. It’s been so easy to make friends. You never feel like an outsider. To me, it’s the people that make Westfield.”

Brandenburg agrees.

“I’m 95 percent certain I’ve found my forever home,” she said. “If we could eliminate the brutal cold, I’d be 100 percent.”

According to former Westfield mayor Andy Cook, the census figures prove the desirability of Westfield.

“Designations are wonderful,” he said, “but our residents remain one of Westfield’s greatest assets.”

DISPATCHES Public Input Meeting — The public is invited to an interactive meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 regarding 25 acres connected to Grand Junction Plaza and Simon Moon Park via the Midland Trace Trail. The meeting will be held at Westfield City Hall at 130 Penn St. to develop a plan that will create a clear set of objectives and provide direction for development of a future park.

County veteran service officer — The Hamilton County Commissioners have appointed Tom Logan as the county veteran service officer. Logan, a military veteran, brings 32 years of experience from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, where he most recently served as a captain of the patrol division. His staff will include two fulltime members.

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The Westfield Downtown Association, along with The Farmers Bank, hosts Winter Market with more than 50 vendors at West Fork Whiskey at 10 E. 191st St. from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning through March 9. For more, follow Westfield Markets on Facebook.

The Westfield Washington Schools Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday of most months. The next meeting will be Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at 19500 Tomlinson Rd., Suite B.

WWS PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT Registration for all returning and new families for the 2024-25 school year is open through Feb. 5 for TOTS and All-Aboard (pre-K) at the Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center at 19500 Tomlinson Rd., Suite A, for the 202425 school year. For more, visit wws.k12.in.us/departments/student-support-programs/ all-aboard-program.

INTERNET SAFETY CLASS Presented from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 by Hamilton County Public Health at the Westfield Washington Township offices at 1549 E. Greyhound Pass, this free class is for parents and guardians of teens and preteens.

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COFFEE WITH KAISER Once a month, Westfield Washington Schools Superintendent Paul Kaiser hosts a coffee, Q&A and tour of Westfield High School for interested parents and community members. The next coffee tour will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at WHS at 18250 N. Union St. AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY Kids and their favorite dolls are invited to “dress for tea” to attend the American Girl Tea Party Feb. 10 at the Westfield Washington Township Tearoom at 1549 E. Greyhound Pass. Kids can enjoy tea and a treat, plus crafts and activities. The event costs $15, and registration is required for the 9 to 10:45 a.m. or 1 to 2:45 p.m. time slot at secure.rec1. com/IN/washington-township-in/catalog.

WESTFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The Westfield City Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of most months. The February meetings will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 at City Hall at 130 Penn St.

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EGGS & ISSUES OneZone, Noblesville and Westfield Chambers are partnering to give members the opportunity to hear about a variety of topics affecting cities and towns, as well as the county and the state. The February Eggs & Issues will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

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Democrats eye elections

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Westfield Democrats kicked off the 2024 election year with a “Happy Blue Year” celebration Jan. 19 at SpringHill POLITICS Suites with a crowd of more than 75, more than 15 times the number who met in a resident’s basement five years ago when the organization launched, according to members.

At that point, Democrats couldn’t break 40 percent in any election, according to Josh Lowry, a Westfield trial lawyer who is running for Indiana House District 24.

He spent five years as a deputy attorney general practicing constitutional law and previously ran for Indiana Senate.

In 2023, Lowry’s wife, Alexis, won four of six Westfield districts, falling only 23 votes short of winning a seat on the City Council.

“The next time someone says there are not enough Democrats in Westfield to win, we know there are enough,” Lowry said.

New Castle native and Indiana Superintendent of Education Jennifer McCormick is running for governor. McCormick is a lifelong teacher with degrees from Purdue, Ball

Josh Lowry, Jennifer McCormick and Marc Carmichael spoke at the Westfield Democrats’ “Happy Blue Year” celebration. (Photo by Amy Adams)

State and Indiana State universities. McCormick said that 30 percent of her campaign volunteers and 25 percent of her donors are Republicans.

“We are better together,” she said. “We are better working in a bipartisan fashion that is civil. We have to energize and mobilize people who have never been energized or mobilized.”

In Indiana, if a person hasn’t voted in two consecutive elections, their name can be removed from voter lists. To check voter registration status, visit vote.civicnation. org/register/countusindiana.

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Hamilton County labor market to increase news@youarecurrent.com Invest Hamilton County, in coordination with more than a dozen corporate, civic, education and philanthropic ECONOMY partners, has produced a labor market forecast for the county going out to the year 2030. Talent InSight 2030 is a comprehensive project that measures the county’s population, occupation, educational demographics and commuting patterns to establish long-term

demand forecasts for multiple subsets of high-demand employment.

“Hamilton County is a destination for high-wage, highly educated talent from across the country,” Invest Hamilton County President and CEO Mike Thibideau stated.

Talent InSight 2030 was compiled by bringing together the economic development goals of Hamilton County’s cities, growth projections of school corporations, projected home building plans for local builders and a diverse array of private and

governmental data sources such as Lightcast, ESRI, the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Indiana Department of Education and STATS Indiana.

In 2026, Hamilton County, is projected to import 2,000 more workers than it exports, representing a 15,000 person net shift in commuting patterns since 2015, even when excluding hybrid and remote working trends.

“This project is intended to provide a tool that our local leaders, education stakehold-

ers and business community can use to forecast how our community will continue to grow and change through the rest of this decade,” Thibideau stated.

Invest Hamilton County will host a State of the Workforce luncheon March 19 at The Bridgewater Club. to dive into the data learned from the Talent InSight 2030 project.

For more, visit: investhamiltoncounty.com or to schedule a presentation email Director of Programs Jill Doyle at jdoyle@investhamiltoncounty.com.

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Peterman Brothers to hold Charity Showdown

By Tirzah Rowland news@currentinwestfield.com Peterman Brothers Heating-Cooling-Plumbing-Electrical invites the community to participate PHILANTHROPY in its fifth Charity Showdown set to start March 1.

Benefiting Indiana charities throughout the state, the annual event is a March Madness-style competition decided by votes on Peterman’s social media sites.

“The Charity Showdown has been an important piece of our goal to add value to the communities we serve,” said Chad Peterman, the company’s co-owner and president. “The event continues to raise awareness for a number of worthy causes, while allowing our team and our customers to highlight causes they are passionate about.”

Throughout January and February, Peterman Protection Club members nominate their favorite community charities. Nominees must have locations within Peterman’s territories serviced by seven Indiana locations.

“There are people in need in the communities we serve. We decided this would be a fun way to get the community involved,” said Erin Anderson, Peterman’s community engagement supervisor. “We welcome nominees big or small. It is a great way for them to receive exposure outside of their communities.”

The Peterman team narrows the options

to 64 and opens weekly voting rounds to the public. Each week, the field narrows until four charities remain.

“People in need are going to win,” Anderson said.

Winning charities receive $1.25 each from every service call the Peterman team makes to its Protection Club members. In 2023, the nonprofits Meals on Wheels-Indiana, Rosie’s Southside Animal Shelter, Indiana Women in Need and Sketchy Mutts and Underdogs each received $23,162.

“The winners are invited to the annual company party in February and presented with their checks,” Anderson said.

The event showcases Peterman’s commitment to supporting the needs of the communities it serves through partnerships and continued support, according to the company. Throughout the year, the staff seeks volunteer opportunities, holds food drives and office raffles, with the proceeds benefiting the winning charities.

Peterman promotes the charities on social media during the contest, and the “phenomenal four,” as the company calls the winners, receive promotion throughout the year, including a professional charity spotlight produced by the Peterman video coordinator.

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Shamrocks senior guard benefited playing behind Mr. Basketball

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior guard Trey Buchanan had the great benefit of going against former teammate Braden Smith in practice when Buchanan was a sophomore.

Smith, the 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball winner, is in his second season as Purdue University’s startBuchanan ing point guard.

“I definitely learned a lot from both playing against Braden in practice every day and sharing the court with him during games,” Buchanan said. “Just the way he went about himself — pure confidence and a determination to dominate. It also gave me a great feel of where I needed to improve my game in order to succeed both in high school and, now, at the next level, especially when I came in as an inexperienced sophomore.”

Through the first 13 games, Buchanan averaged 11.8 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Shamrocks (12-1).

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“That gave him a great person to compete against every day in practice. Trey has just continued to work on getting better.”

Buchanan started part of his sophomore season when Smith was injured.

“I think I’ve made improvements in being a leader and being able to score on all three levels, not just being a three-point shooter,” Buchanan said.

Trey Buchanan averages nearly 12 points per game for Westfield High School’s basketball team. (Photo courtesy of Trey Buchanan)

Sumpter said Buchanan might have surprised some teams as a junior.

“It’s certainly no surprise now,” he said.

“He’s a terrific kid and he just works really hard. He’s definitely one of the leaders on our team. He’s always been a tremendous shooter. I challenged him last year to become more of a scorer and finish around

the basket.”

Buchanan’s father is Chad Buchanan, the Indiana Pacers general manager.

“I’ve been around the game of basketball from basically when I came out of the womb,” Buchanan said. “My dad has always worked in the basketball industry, so I was introduced to the sport at a very young age. I definitely fell in love with it, too, at that young age. I used to live in Oregon, and I played on a fifth-grade team as a second-grader because there weren’t any second- to fourth-grade teams in my area.

So, I began to play at the earliest stage of my life that I could.”

Buchanan played soccer and baseball growing up. He played soccer until he moved to Indiana late in his sixth-grade year and played baseball until he reached high school.

“That was when I gave it up,” Buchanan said. “I just wanted to focus on one sport and put my all into hoops.”

Buchanan is considering a preferred walk-on opportunity on the University of Iowa’s basketball team. Other options are Indiana Wesleyan University, University of Saint Francis and Trine University.

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Women step into leadership roles throughout Westfield

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com During Mayor Scott Willis’ Jan. 1 swearing-in ceremony, Westfield City Councilmember Patrick Tamm made the following observation.

“Scott Willis hand-selected staff members who are competent, confident and all-out overachievers,” said Patrick, who represents District 4. “And they all happen to be women.”

According to a 2023 article in Forbes Magazine, women make up nearly 42 percent of the workforce, yet the same article noted that the number of women in senior leadership roles has dropped to around 32 percent.

Westfield is working to defy those statistics with what is arguably the most diverse city staff in Hamilton County.

“My decision to prioritize the hiring of women in leadership roles is rooted in the understanding that diversity fosters innovation and enhances decision-making processes,” Willis said. “By embracing a diverse leadership team, we can better address the needs of our community and create policies that are inclusive and responsive to the diverse voices that make up our city.”

Willis named Danielle Carey Tolan his chief of staff. The former Washington Township Trustee, she has more than 20 years of experience working in government and nonprofits.

“My passion and love for this community run deep,” Carey Tolan said. “I am proud to have such strong roots here and that I’m also helping shape the future.”

In December 2023, a caucus selected Jamie Mills to fill the position of Washington Township Trustee.

Kayla Arnold, former director of Westfield Welcome, is the new City of Westfield director of communications. She has nearly a decade of communication experience in municipal government.

“I am looking forward to increasing communication for our residents,” Arnold said. “We have so many positive things happening in Westfield and many stories to tell, so I am excited to enhance the frequency and quality of our communications.”

Kelley Wells, former community events coordinator, was appointed manager for Westfield Welcome. Similarly, Courtney Albright, former director of partner and member engagement, has been named the new president of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce.

Janell Fairman, a professional engineer and new director of economic development, comes to the City of Westfield from the City of Carmel, where she served as deputy director of redevelopment.

“I have a vision of Westfield developing into a place that uniquely reflects the personality of its residents,” Fairman said.

Kaitlin Glazier has stepped into a position that is new for the City of Westfield — chief of legal.

“In the long term, it will save the city money that we have been paying in consulting fees to law firms,” Willis said. “The

Mayor Scott Willis and Economic Development Director Janell Fairman prepare for a meeting in the mayor’s conference room.

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Westfield Washington Public Library Director Sheryl Sollars meets with Director of Communications Kayla Arnold and Executive Operations Manager Peg Strass at the City Services Center. (Photo by Amy Adams)

fact that I can go around the corner and ask her a question is invaluable.”

Glazier most recently served as the city attorney for Lawrence.

“Westfield is in a unique position to grow and change in a positive way, and there is certainly a need for legal advice and guidance throughout that process,” Glazier said.

Peg Strass has moved into the position of executive operations manager for the City of Westfield after having served three years as operations and public information manager for the Westfield Fire Department. She brings an even greater voice of diversity to the city.

“As a Latina, my life experience is vastly different from

most,” Strass said. “I have a seat at the table to work, lead, mentor, contribute and live by example for all women of different backgrounds and ethnicities.”

Sheryl Sollars understands that responsibility well. Having served as executive director of the Westfield Washington Public Library since 2003, there were years when she was the only woman in a position of leadership within the city or township.

“With women in leadership roles, it is different because we often think the same way,” Sollars said.

Strass said that when she has been connected with powerful women, they have all learned from one another and relied on the strengths of the others.

“Women offer unique perspectives, insights and ideas that can add value to any discussion,” Arnold said.

Fairman spent several years working for an engineering firm as the only female employee.

“I made every effort to pave a trail for the women who would come after me, advocating for good maternity leave policies, work-life balance and fair compensation and promotion,” Fairman said.

Mills takes the responsibility to be a role model seriously, inspiring younger people to erase stereotypes and pursue leadership positions.

“It’s important to empower younger generations and demonstrate that leadership positions are for everyone,” Glazier said.

Strass wants to see diversity extend to those of other cultural and ethnic experiences with a commission on diversity so that the city can listen and respond with needed programming.

“People here are rooted,” Strass said. “And they believe in change.”

Willis said he is proud to stand behind the women who have joined the leadership ranks.

“I am confident that their contributions will play a crucial role in the continued growth and prosperity of our city,” he said.

ON THE COVER: Mayor Scott Willis hired, from left, Director of

Communications Kayla Arnold, Chief of Staff Danielle Carey Tolan, Economic Development Director Janell Fairman and Chief of Legal Kaitlin Glazier. (Photo courtesy of the City of Westfield)

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Coffman helped start a men’s group, which meets once a week.

Coffman “It’s in its fledgling stage,” Coffman said. “We get anywhere from four to six men.

When the women ask what we talk about, we tell them, ‘Stuff.’”

Coffman, 82, moved from Warren Township on the east side of Indianapolis to Sycamore Reserve.

Coffman’s wife, Kay, died 6 1/2 years ago. They had been married nearly 55 years.

“This was the right move to make,” Coffman said of Sycamore Reserve. “The apartments are really nice. I have a patio. The staff here is phenomenal. The amenities are very good. The people that work here are extremely friendly and easy to get along with.”

Coffman was in the retail business for 38 years. He was a store manager for Venture Stores for 17 years.

Venture Stores closed in 1998.

After being semi-retired for a few years, he returned to work in store management for Big Lots in Indianapolis for six years, retiring again in 2012.

“I missed working, so I went back to what I knew, which is the retail business,” Coffman said. “I like the excitement of it. I like being able to work with a lot of people. It was a very rewarding business. It was hard.

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As we get older, our feet are more likely to dry out and develop cracks — especially on the soles or heels.

Our office recommends a twice-daily moisturizing routine for your feet. If you notice deep cracks on your skin, or if your heels develop fissures, it’s time to come into the office to prevent infection.

There are many factors that can contribute to heel pain in the senior population. Years of activity combined with general anatomy changes can put a strain on the plantar fascia. As a result, you’re more likely to develop plantar fasciitis, which can cause pain and inflammation. It is important to stretch and consider custom orthotics, which can help alleviate pain and prevent future injury.

Bunions are caused by a deformity at the big toe joint, which can become more prevalent in the senior population. Oftentimes, a bunion can get larger and more painful over time. Conservative care, including wider shoes, additional padding, and anti-inflammatories, can help resolve the pain but, in some cases, surgical intervention is best. The first step in

determining the appropriate treatment plan starts by taking an X-ray and creating a personalized course of action for each patient. The team at Westfield Foot and Ankle prides itself on being a leader in bunion care.

Unfortunately, our feet are not immune to developing arthritis. After all, our feet have had to carry us around for years, and our joints have taken a lot of abuse by the time we reach our 50s. Arthritis can attack the cartilage around your joints leaving you with pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.

Staying active and keeping your joints moving is key for prevention. It is best to address foot and ankle joint pain early as pain can often be eliminated in our office without requiring surgery.

Commonly, our arches collapse, and we develop flat feet as we mature. It is not uncommon for our shoe size to increase because of changes in the arches of our feet. Westfield Foot and Ankle can help with pain caused by flat feet and prevent ongoing issues with the use of custom orthotics and a recommendation of proper shoes.

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“I was out of the state for 20-some years and moved back home,” he said.

Coffman, who also worked in the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills, Ill., coached his daughter Lisa’s fastpitch softball team.

A self-described huge college basketball fan, Coffman has been a fan of Butler University’s team for 17 years.

Two of Coffman’s daughters, Cathy and Vicki, live in Indianapolis, and his other daughter, Lisa, lives in Plymouth, Minn. He has four grandchildren.

A Warren Central High School graduate, Coffman played basketball at the Indianapolis high school and later played recreationally.

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WHICH TYPE OF PREPARER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

First, it’s important to understand the different types of tax preparers and their qualifications. Only enrolled agents, certified public accounts, and attorneys may represent their clients to the IRS on matters such as audits, collection issues and appeals.

Enrolled Agent: An EA is a tax preparer that has been approved by the IRS to represent taxpayers. An EA must either have prior qualifying employment with the IRS or pass an intensive two-day exam on federal taxation and complete a background check. To maintain EA status, they must complete a specified number of credit hours each year of continuing education

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f you have back pain, physical therapy may be your ticket to relief. Physical therapy can relieve pain, promote healing and restore function and movement.

If you get physical therapy when your back problems first begin, you may even be able to avoid surgery.

And if you do need surgery, physical therapy can greatly help you recover.

GETTING STARTED Some spine specialists recommend physical therapy sooner, particularly if the pain is severe. In general, the goals of physical therapy are to decrease pain, increase function and get the patient on a maintenance program to prevent further recurrences.

Depending upon your needs, your physical therapist will come up with a treatment plan to assist you.

The first thing they will do is work on treatments to ease your back pain and improve your flexibility including: • Massage: Helps relax your muscles, increases circulation, and eases pain in your soft tissues.

• Mobilization: Measured movements to move bones and joints into position helping with flexibility.

• Manipulation: Pressure on your body with the hands or a device ranging from gentle to strong, and slow to fast helping improve strength and endurance.

Therapy on Wheels is one of the few companies that has physical therapists who specialize in the treatment of back pain in the home.

All 1-on-1 therapy is provided in the comfort of your own home with no homebound restrictions. Therapy On Wheels accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare.

Therapy On Wheels can help you manage your back pain. For more, call 317-332-9861 or visit therapyonwheelsinc.com.

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accinations aren’t just for the young — they are an essential pillar of health Julia Miller maintenance, particularly as we age. For individuals aged 55 and older, staying up to date with vaccinations can significantly fortify overall well-being. Let’s explore the key vaccines recommended to bolster health in this stage of life.

KNOW THE TERMINOLOGY It’s important to understand key terminology when discussing vaccinations with your doctor or pharmacist. A vaccine is a substance that stimulates your body’s natural immune response.

Immunity is protection from infectious disease from previous exposure to the disease. This is the basic premise of vaccinations, which is simply the act of introducing a vaccine to produce protection from a disease.

ADDRESSING COMMON CONCERNS It’s understandable that many people are nervous to introduce vaccines into their bodies. Two common concerns are safety and vaccine efficacy, or how effective it will be. Most vaccine side effects are quite mild and could include things such as arm pain or a fever. Severe or persisting side effects are rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) constantly monitors vaccine side effects.

No vaccine can fully protect you from a disease all the time. This is especially true for vaccines focusing on viruses that change often, such as influenza and COVID-19. Even if you do experience infection, the vaccine should lower the severity of the sickness.

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• KNOW WHICH VACCINES ARE RECOMMENDED There are several vaccines recommended for adults. They include: • Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual flu shots are highly recommended for adults. Influenza can cause severe complications in older adults, and the vaccine helps mitigate these risks. People over 65 years of age should receive a higher dose flu vaccine.

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aged 55 and above, getting vaccinated against COVID-19 remains a critical step in safeguarding against severe illness, hospitalization and complications associated with the virus.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine: A one-time Tdap vaccine booster is suggested for adults who haven’t received it previously, followed by a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) or Tdap booster every ten years. This vaccine guards against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough, offering comprehensive protection.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccines: All adults born after 1957 without a previous vaccine or laboratory evidence of immunity or disease should be vaccinated with MMR. This is a live vaccine and should not be given if a person is immunocompromised.

Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine: Adults with no evidence of immunity to varicella should get this vaccine.

Shingles Vaccine: Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, can cause a painful rash and long-term nerve pain, especially in older adults. The shingles vaccine, available as Shingrix, is recommended for individuals aged 50 and older.

Pneumococcal Vaccine: Pneumococcal disease can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, and

bloodstream infections, posing heightened risks for older individuals. The CDC recommends two pneumococcal vaccines for those over 65.

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccines: Adults 60 years and older are recommended to receive a single dose of RSV vaccine if their healthcare provider thinks it would be beneficial.

• Hepatitis Vaccines: Multiple two, three and four-dose vaccine series are available for Hepatitis A and B. Adults under 60 are recommended to get one of the series of hepatitis B vaccines. Adults older than 60 with certain risk factors should receive a hepatitis B vaccine. All other adults 60 and older may receive the series. Hepatitis A vaccines are not routinely recommended for most adults.

Please ensure you discuss vaccination needs with your healthcare providers. It is important to consider your individual health status, allergies, and potential interactions with existing medications. These conversations help tailor vaccination plans for optimal health benefits.

Ask your primary care provider or pharmacist which vaccinations make the most sense for your specific health needs. To find a provider near you, visit iuhealth.org/primarycare.

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Zionsville resident draws on past for one-woman play

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

or approximately the past 30 years, Elizabeth Young-Collins has lived her dream of becoming an entertainer.

The 68-year-old Zionsville resident not only sings and acts, but in recent years she has become a playwright.

Young-Collins created “The Betsy Show,” a one-woman play about her own life. It premiered at the Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis in August 2023, and then was presented during IndyFringe in August and September.

“The Betsy Show,” Young-Collins’ fifth play, will be presented at 2 p.m. March 12-13 and 19-20 at the District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis.

The show runs around 90 minutes.

“I’ll have more control over the product, and it doesn’t have to be only an hour,” she said. “From the time I was born, I thought I should be doing something that was important and included traveling. I wanted to shine. I watched ‘The Sound of Music’ and Julie Andrews. I thought, that’s it, I want to sing and perform in front of people.”

Young-Collins was the sixth of the seven children, and she said it was sometimes hard to be heard.

“I got attention by making them laugh,” said Young-Collins, who grew up in Boston. “I’m going to sing. I’m going to make them laugh, and that’s how I’m going to get their attention. My parents were amazing people. My dad went to MIT and was very bright.”

Young-Collins said her parents were high-functioning alcoholics, but no one discussed it. Her father was a World War II bomber pilot and flight instructor.

“My mother came from a highly educated and high-income family from Minnesota,” she said. “In the ’The Betsy Show,’ I finally tell the truth about some of the trauma-drama that happened in childhood, where little Betsy did not fit in. She was too smart, too isolated, too much of an introvert. She’ll never get married if she doesn’t clean her room. These were some of the things I was told by my mother. It’s the story of a gifted child who survived the ‘50s and avoided the landmines of what I was supposed to be doing. I was supposed to get a man, make him happy. I was supposed to have children. Well, I saw what my mother did to accommodate my father and she didn’t seem very happy

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with the tasks of being a mother.”

Young-Collins said her family was featured in Life magazine for remarkable families before she was born.

“So, I was born in a perfect family, but I knew something was wrong,” she said. “It was a noisy crowd. I thought it was fun, but I buried a lot of things that happened. It’s not a ‘blamethe-parents’ story. It’s about the resilience of human beings and taking responsibility for your dream.”

Young-Collins sang in high school.

“I dreamed of becoming a professional singer,” she said. “But it was only a dream because I had no plan.

I was too smart for my own good, according to my mother.”

Young-Collins majored in French and became a teacher but found she didn’t enjoy the occupation after two years.

“I moved to New York City and I took acting classes,” she said.

“I got fired from three waitress jobs. I had some success, but I didn’t know what I was doing.”

Young-Collins said she occasionally abused alcohol when she was younger. She never became an alcoholic physically. Still, she stopped drinking and underwent therapy.

“I found out why I was attracted to handsome, intelligent but alcoholic men who were not emotionally available, and neither was I at the time,” she said. “I got help with Al-Anon.”

Going to therapy made her realize it was not her fault.

“Disease has taken over these incredible people,” she said. “I grew up thinking there was something terribly wrong with me because no one was talking about the elephant in the kitchen (of her parents’ alcoholism).”

Her play shows how Betsy transformed into Elizabeth in her 30s.

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SINGING THOSE OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONGS

Continued from Page 10 “It’s really telling the truth that if you follow your gut and really pray or get divine intervention, which happened to me (good things will happen),” said Young-Collins, who married Dan Collins when she was 47. “God put this idea in my head to follow my dream.”

In addition to singing, Young-Collins has given tours through WorldStrides, an educational travel experience, for 17 years. She now only does it in the spring.

“If you don’t make it fun, they won’t care about history,” said Young-Collins, who moved to Zionsville in 2016.

For more, visit youngsings.com/betsy-show/.

Elizabeth Collins-Young will draw from her repertoire to sing some of her favorites for a Valentine’s eve concert of classic love songs at the Chapel at Hoosier Village in Zionsville. The concert is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 13. She will be accompanied by Charles Manning on piano.

“Charles is brilliant. I’m lucky to get him,” Collins-Young said.

Some of the songs she plans to perform are “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered,” “Our Love is Here to Stay” and “My Funny Valentine.”

During the Christmas holiday, she performs as Singing Ms. Santa. She also has performed tributes to Patsy Cline and Marilyn Monroe.

“I have a wide repertoire to sing standards from the 1920s to today,” she said.

Young-Collins performed “The Betsy Show” at Hoosier Village last year.

“Elizabeth is a buoyant personality whose performance reaches out and touches each individual in the room,” Hoosier Village Life Enrichment Manager Lori Robinson said. “Expect to come away affected.”

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financial crimes, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has unveiled a definitive ruling to enforce the beneficial ownership reporting mandates outlined in the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This final rule marks a pivotal step in reshaping the regulatory landscape, and expands transparency measures to combat money laundering, tax fraud and other illicit financial activities.

This legislation, which came into effect Jan. 1, 2024, introduces reporting requirements for Family Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and corporations. The CTA mandates the disclosure of ownership and management details, targeting entities operating within or accessing the U.S. market.

For individuals or businesses with an LLC, partnership, or corporation, it’s important to be aware of this new regulation and its requirements.

REPORTING DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS For Reporting Companies established or registered on or after Jan. 1, 2024, reports must be filed within 30 calendar days of either the entity’s effective registration or the Secretary of State’s public notice. Those created before that date must file reports by Jan. 1, 2025. The required information includes the entity’s full legal name, trade name, current address, jurisdiction and IRS taxpayer identification number.

Beneficial owners and company applicants must provide comprehensive details, such as their full legal name, date of birth, residential address, a non-expired U.S. identification document or a foreign passport.

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A REPORTING COMPANY? “Reporting Companies” encompasses any domestic entity formed or any foreign entity registered to do business in any state within the United

States – subject to 23 enumerated exemptions, which can be found here: fincen.gov/boi-faqs in section C2.

WHO ARE BENEFICIAL OWNERS? Beneficial owners are any individuals who directly or indirectly (a) exercise substantial control of a reporting company or (b) own or control at least 25 percent of the ownership interest in a Reporting Company. The term “substantial control” under the reporting requirements encompasses senior officers and individuals influencing crucial decisions within a Reporting Company.

WHO ARE COMPANY APPLICANTS? Company applicants are certain individuals who file or help to prepare the documents that create the reporting company or qualify it to do business. This can include attorneys, accountants and other third-party professionals who may assist in the business formation process.

REPORTING PROCESS AND SECURE FILING SYSTEM Entities required to report their beneficial ownership information will do so electronically through FinCEN’s BOI E-Filing website (boiefiling.fincen. gov). Authorized individuals, including employees, owners, or third-party service providers, may file on behalf of Reporting Companies. Filers need to provide basic contact information, such as name and email address or phone number, during the submission process.

If you’re unsure about navigating this new regulation, seek out the help of an estate planning attorney.

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ren’t January and February just the hardest months of the year? The cold and snow start to settle in, holiday celebrations are over and we barely see the sun. It’s hard to want to go anywhere or do anything.

Every year, we try to think of new ways to make it through the cold, Midwest winter. Although we come up with a thing or two that may help, it’s easy to forget them year after year! So, let’s take a few moments to think about what types of things could help lift our spirits this year until the days get longer, the sun is out, and the warm weather and vibrant spring colors and scents arrive.

Start by considering what you can do in these different areas of your life: Take care of yourself: Ask yourself these questions: How do I take care of my emotional well-being? Am I engaging in self-care? Do I have support when I need it? Who do I reach for, or call, when I need to feel nurtured and cared for? By asking yourself these questions, you may start to realize you have good strategies or maybe areas where you might need to put more time and effort. Do you need to learn about self-care strategies? Do you need to ask for more help and support when needed? Consider meditation, relaxation, massage, lighting candles or using essential oils, maybe even reading, listening to music or calling friends.

Keep your mind active: Are you keeping your mind active? Are you staying curious, learning new things and maybe even teaching others? Consider taking a class, listening to podcasts, reading, playing games, doing puzzles and actively engaging in conversation to keep your mind moving.

Spend time with others: Are you spending quality time with others?

Are you talking to others, laughing and sharing? If your social network has contracted over time, what are ways to start building new social networks or adding to your current one?

Consider what might make your social

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time feel richer and more meaningful to you. You can even include new and interesting activities in your social time! If you typically go out with friends, stay in with them and play games. If you typically stay in with friends, try walking through a museum together. Shake things up!

Keep physically active: There is no surprise in the fact that we all benefit from moving, stretching and building strength. In what ways are you challenging yourself to get movement into your day, and how often do you get to a gym to add training and cardio into your exercise program?

What if you could combine some or all of these things to help improve your emotional, social and physical well-being? I’ve personally been spending three to four days at the gym weekly for several years now.

I can tell you firsthand that walking through the door at my gym truly makes my day. I enjoy the people, work hard while laughing, and more importantly, I feel cared for and nurtured. The culture of my gym, not just the workout, makes my life so much richer, happier and overall healthier.

So, what might be one or two small steps you can take to start feeling better today?

Valerie Weesner, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and advisor to Motion 4 Life Fitness.

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Attorney has passion for estate planning, motorcycle racing

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hristopher Blair is passionate about motorcycle racing.

The attorney has a passion for his professional career as well.

After practicing other forms of law, Blair has found his niche in estate planning.

The 1996 Carmel High School graduBlair ate said he primarily works with people in their 50s and 60s.

“We create wills and trust plans for people to try to make sure it’s distributed the way you want it to, but we also help them plan for unexpected medical treatments they may need late in life or long-term care by offering them asset protection through some of our trust plans,” Blair said.

“We also do probate work if someone passes away.”

Attorney Christopher Blair has raced motorcycles for eight years. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Blair)

Blair, 46, started his own practice, Christopher Blair Law, 1 1/2 years ago.

He worked for an estate planning firm for a year before starting his own practice Blair didn’t’ take any estate planning classes in law school.

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In his first job, he litigated in federal court for a year.

“I hated it for lots of reasons,” he said.

“I’ve been an administrative law judge and worked for the Indiana Supreme Court. I’ve had a handful of other jobs in law that were interesting while it lasted, but I didn’t enjoy it. When I started doing this, I felt this was it for me. I feel like this is what I really wanted to do because a lot of the nastiness that goes with adversarial legal work is not there. You are actually being proactive rather than being reactive to something happening. It’s a lot easier emotionally to get people’s ducks in a row for them and get them peace of mind. A lot of other legal work is the exact opposite of that. It’s very satisfying to feel like you were actually helping people. It’s very satisfying to be an expert about it.”

Blair has office hours at zWORKS in Zionsville and at a home office in Broad Ripple. But he often travels to clients’ offices, homes or meets at restaurants.

A Purdue University graduate with a degree in communications, Blair had a

lawn-cutting business for several years before he decided to attend the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.

To challenge himself outside of his law practice, Blair races motorcycles in the lightweight twins class in WERA Motorcycle Road Racing.

He said most of the tracks are in the southeast.

He has been racing for eight years.

He started with four years of track days, which are organized events to help racers prepare for higher levels of competition.

“The analogy I use it’s like playing a pickup game of basketball at the YMCA or a playground,” he said of track days.

Blair raced bicycles before he started racing motorcycles. He won USA Cycling state championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015 on his time trial bicycle.

“Racing a bicycle made me think about going at it in a more focused and professional way,” he said.

Blair won the Mid-Central Regional championship in 2021.

“I could explain a lot of my success in law school on what I learned from racing bicycles,” he said. “I feel like if I’m going to do it, I have to do it with excellence. I’m either all in or I’m just a casual observer.”

Blair played basketball for Carmel schools through ninth grade and then played intramural basketball.

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Blair lost approximately 100 pounds when he started riding bicycles in 2011. He had gained weight during his undergraduate time at Purdue.

“I was severely overweight,” he said. “When I went to Purdue, when they gave me a meal card and cable TV, I got really fat. At some point, I became a lot more athletic again.”

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Indy Aquatics Masters provides opportunities for adult swimmers

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ompetition and recreational swimming aren’t only for the younger set.

Middle-aged and senior swimmers can compete in tournament settings, too. Moreover, recreational swimming is an ideal exercise for older adults because it’s a low-impact activity.

Indy Aquatic Masters is an award-winning aquatic fitness program that promotes healthy lifestyles through swimming, for beginners up to competitive swimmers.

“It is an adult program, and you have to be 18 to join, but we accommodate all levels of swimming, too, from beginners,” Indy Aquatics Masters Executive Director Michelle Harter said.

Indy Aquatic Masters is a registered U.S. Masters Swimming Club and is open to all adults 18 and older with all levels of swimming ability and offers a Masters Swim Club and Adult LearnTo-Swim lessons in multiple locations throughout the Indianapolis metro area, including Carmel High School and the Carmel Swim Academy.

“We have a really fantastic mix of different backgrounds in swimming,” Harter said. “We’re not just all old swimmers who competed in high school. We have those, but we others without that background.”

Harter said out of about 280 members in the program, 72 live in Hamilton County. That represents a quarter of its total membership.

And with more than a dozen swimming coaches throughout the metro area, teaching swimming isn’t a problem.

Other benefits are provided for members, such as an online program available to help improve strength. And coaches have chat videos that help educate swimmers on swimming specifics.

According to Harter, the majority of masters swimmers range in age from their 40s to 60s and older, including parents and grandparents who want to play in the water with their children and grandchildren.

“We also have members in their 80s,” Harter said.

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“They take an estimated “My wife says I don’t finish time you think you’ll do an last, but it feels like I finish event in, say, 25 yards in 20 last,” he said. seconds,” he said. “Then they However, the 67-year-old lump everybody that can do Geist-area resident loves the that time together to swim in benefit of swimming. a heat.”

“It’s neat because you get O’Connell said some of the the exercise,” said O’Connell, O’Connell competitors are fast in his age a member of U.S. Masters group.

Swimming organizaion. “Swimming is a “They might be paired with someone cardiovascular sport. It’s good for your in their 50s or 40s because they are still heart and lungs. Between laps, some that good,” he said. “It’s fun to watch do water aerobics.” from that standpoint what people were O’Connell competes in the 65-69 doing in college without losing too age group in competitions. He usumuch of a step.” ally performs every stroke except the O’Connell began swimming when at backstroke. age 5 but didn’t swim in high school.

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Expressions of false narratives Commentary by Terry Anker Like so many expressions in our common manner of speaking, we believe that we know the meaning of a ESSAY word or phrase because of its customary usage. But regional or community differences can bring great distinction between what we think we are saying and what our listener is hearing.

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Perhaps the “r” came out with the grime.

To many of us, “taking the Lord’s name in vain” is code for a profane tirade. We are cursing at those to whom we direct the epithet or the very deity that we believed caused our supposed misfortune. More accurately, we are wrongly or wickedly claiming the authority of the divinity to our own purposes. It is as if we are saying that we lack the power to extract justice, but our big brother will do so — hoping to frighten our nemesis with our powerful

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We invoke the name of our boss, a powerful political leader, or even our fellow parent to cajole someone into adhering to our will. “I don’t really care if you stay out late, Junior, but your mother wouldn’t like it.”

Well, if Mom’s unhappy, she can probably speak for herself, and if Dad doesn’t think the youngster should stay out late, he ought to tell them himself and not blame his opposite parent.

It is hard to be entirely responsible, all by our big-kid selves, for our choices and desires. We routinely wrap them in the authority of another without their specific permission. As such, we impugn the claim’s object with our own insecurities and lead others to assume a false narrative about them.

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About four years ago, I bought myself a sumptuous 20-pound quilt with CoolMax technology. My teacher neighbor at the time had sworn by its restorative properties, especially for people like me who were having trouble staying asleep thanks to hormones and unfounded anxiety. The first few nights, I nearly suffocated (probably should have gone with the 15 pounder), but I persevered and soon became a devotee. I couldn’t wait to crawl under that calming swath of premium cotton blend. My devotion morphed quickly into an addiction, however, and when I would travel without my new best friend, I tossed and turned relentlessly. Nevertheless, I have adored my blanket, a true miracle worker.

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my tiny arm tendons. And because I’m not fully conscience of my movement at night, I perpetually reinjure myself. I’ve tried a splint and am doing physical therapy, but I’m making zero improvement. I’d actually argue it’s getting worse. I’m desperate, folks, and am finally willing to take desperate measures.

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Young actress gets dream role of Juliet in Civic production

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Rebecca Piñero, the role of Juliet Capulet in “Romeo & Juliet” was always one she desired.

PLAY “I’ve been a Shakespeare fan since I was in middle school,” she said. “I’ve loved reading his plays, and Juliet was just one that I always knew that I wanted to play. So, I was really honored to be cast in it and it’s been a lot of Van Voorst fun. She’s a dream leading lady, and she’s one of my favorite female roles in Shakespeare.”

The North Central High School senior plays Juliet in Civic Theatre’s production set for Feb. 9-24 “I think she’s one of Parks the most well-rounded characters that he’s written,” Piñero said.

“She’s got the biggest character arc in a lot of Shakespeare plays. So, she always just seemed like so much fun and she seemed like such an interesting character to explore and to be able to portray.”

Piñero said her mother, Angi Parks, was her Shakespeare director in middle school.

Parks plays the nurse in the play.

Parks said she doesn’t think director Emily Rogge Tzucker knew she was Rebecca’s mother when she cast it because they have different last names.

“I haven’t been on the stage in 21 years, so it’s a really fun return for me,” Parks said. “Becca was the one who said, ‘Mom, you need to audition for this,’ and we’re having a really good time doing it together.”

Parks, a Carmel High School graduate, is a former professional performing artist in New York City.

“That’s where I met my husband and

Kendrell Stiff and Rebecca Piñero star in Civic Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty)

we knew we wanted to raise our kids somewhere that we could actually afford to raise them,” Parks said. “This was just a good move for us.”

Piñero said she has been encouraging her mother to return to acting for a few years.

“I think that it makes her really happy,” Piñero said. “So, I was really excited when it worked out. And for us to be in roles that parallel a mother-daughter relationship, even though she’s not playing my actual mom, is like really special. We were just really excited to be able to be in this show together.”

Parks said she tells people that the nurse’s role is “mostly to love Juliet and that makes it really easy.”

While Piñero envisioned herself as Juliet, Indianapolis resident Kendrell Stiff never saw himself as Romeo.

“For me, I never knew that Romeo was one of those characters that I’d even

ever get to play,” Stiff said. “I auditioned thinking more like, ‘Why not, what could go wrong’ type of deal.”

When he was offered the role of Romeo, he said he was shocked at first.

“I didn’t ever think of myself as like a Romeo-type character, but I am so grateful because this has been a very eye-opening experience,” Stiff said. “I’ve learned so much from Emily. She’s literally the best director I’ve had, point blank, period. This so far has been one of my favorite productions and roles I’ve ever played.”

Stiff, who graduated from Franklin Central High School three years ago, said he didn’t see himself as a romantic leading character.

“I’ve either played like the funny types or the very different drastic type,” Stiff said.

For instance, Stiff performed as Angel, the drag queen, in Civic Theatre’s production of “Rent” in 2022.

The main challenge is it’s the first Shakespeare play he has ever performed in, but the language has become easier as rehearsals have progressed.

Fishers resident Kelsey Van Voorst plays a few roles.

“I sort of serve as the storyteller/ narrator,” said Van Voorst, a Carmel High School graduate. “I’m also playing a few servants here in there, the apothecary and Friar John. I’m on stage for a good portion of the play, even when I’m not acting or speaking.”

Tzucker, who teaches at Ball State University, said throughout her career as a singer, director and actor, she has either mostly directed Shakespeare plays or musicals.

“Before the pandemic, I directed the first Shakespeare play Civic had ever done, ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’” Tzucker said. “The costumes will be contemporary and some in Shakespeare’s time. The story is timeless.”

For more, visit civic theatre.org.

‘MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Menopause, the Musical” through Feb. 4 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

LIVE AT THE CENTER Classical pianist Clare Longendyke will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Live at the Center series at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for a free livestream. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Feinstein’s Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘ROUTE 66’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Route 66” runs Feb. 2-18 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistatge.org.

‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS’ The Belfy Theatre will present “One Man, Two Guvnors” Feb. 2-11 at The Switch Theatre at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers.

For more, visit thebelfrytheatre.com ‘OCH & OY! A CONSIDERED CABARET’ Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro will share stories and songs in a cabaret show at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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have some truly deep sorrows, but they do not keep her from experiencing the fullness of joy. But most of all, Bella is a highly un“Lost in Yonkers” has a familiar feel for Becderestimated character. I love that she finds ca Bartley. the courage to take a stand for herself and “I played Bella become a woman she can PLAY in my final show be proud of.” in high school, Bella plays the aunt of Jay also directed by Jen Otterand Arty Kurnitz. Noblesville man, who was a teacher High School freshman Drake at the time,” said Bartley, a Lockwood, 14, plays Jay. Hamilton Southeastern High Carmel resident Finley Eyers School graduate. “The opporplays Arty.

Bartley Johnson tunity to reprise a character “I’m really enjoying it can be unique as is, but I could not because it’s a coming-of age-story,” pass up the chance to share the exLockwood said. “I’m able to get in perience again with Jen. I am honored depth with the level of emotions to be able to recreate this character in the character. I’ve gotten to layered with more nuances and life get a great bond with all the cast experiences from my own journey.” members.”

Bartley, a Westfield resident, Carmel resident Thom Johnson Lockwood plays Bella Kurnitz in Main Street plays Louie Kurnitz, uncle and Productions’ performances of Neil Simon’s mobster.

“Lost in Yonkers” Feb.8-18 at Basile Westfield “It’s a wonderful role to be in,” he said. I Playhouse. think my character is more comic relief than “There is so much about Bella to love,” the others. I enjoy that. I get to be a hard guy Bartley said. “She has a giant heart, is resilient but then a softie with the boys and his sister.” and is full of energy. Her world paradigm may For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is ready to take aim again at old TV and movie Westerns.

DANCE “The Wild Wild West” returns Feb. 10-25 at The Florence, the black-box cabaret at GHDT, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. The show premiered in 2019.

Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock said the music comes from a variety of old Western films, such as “The Big Country,” “Indio Black,” “Navajo Joe,” “The Commancheros” and a collection of spaghetti Westerns.

“The dancers always enjoy storytelling with their dancing,” Hancock said. “Bringing a character to life and finding nuances in the characters is always fun and rewarding for the dancers. This piece is naïve, nostalgic, charming, comic, fun and entertaining.

Even though there is challenging dancing in the production, the dancers enjoy the freedom to simply have fun, become lost in the story and entertain the audience. In addition to being wonderful dancers, the dancers of GHDT are talented actors and

Camden Lancaster performs in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “The Wild Wild West.”

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can convey a story remarkably well.

Hancock said nothing has changed since the premiere performance.

“However, when pieces are repeated, we are allowed the opportunity to delve further into character and story development,” Hancock said. “Of course, the story and characters were in place from the first presentation. But with an encore presentation, the choreography does not have to be created, but taught, restaged and rehearsed.”

Hancock said one new addition for this winter show is an early performance time on Saturdays at 5 p.m. The Sunday shows are at 3 p.m.

The show is also a fundraiser for GHDT. For more, gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

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A visit to Saqqara, Egypt Commentary by Don Knebel Visitors to Cairo wanting only to say they have “been there and done that” usually go first to the faTRAVEL mous pyramids on the Giza plateau overlooking the city.

But visitors wanting to understand those pyramids often go first to Saqqara — 19 miles south of Cairo — a royal burial ground that long preceded the Giza pyramids. The most important structure at Saqqara, once protected by a wall, is the stepped pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest cut-stone monument and the inspiration for the Great Pyramid of Giza, erected about 100 years later. The stepped pyramid was designed by an architectural genius named Imhotep, later proclaimed a god, to protect the mummified body of Pharaoh Djoser, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years in around 2650 B.C. The pyramid, with a base almost 400-feet square, was constructed from six stone mastabas, flat tombs previously made of mud bricks, stacked atop each other in decreasing sizes, reaching a total height of 205 feet. The stepped pyramid

was originally covered in gleaming white limestone.

Later pharaohs and important nobles selected the 2,500-acre Saqqara site for their tombs, some of which can now be entered. The pyramid of Pharaoh Teti, who ruled Egypt from 2345 to 2323 B.C., is little more than a pile of rocks today, showing how quickly Egyptians lost the ability and/ or resources to erect enduring pyramids.

However, Teti’s pyramid is now open to the public and allows visitors to see the pharaoh’s sarcophagus in a small room at the end of a narrow corridor sloping toward the pyramid’s center. The nearby multiroom mastaba tomb of Kagemni, Teti’s most important minister, includes on its walls magnificent carved reliefs illustrating Egyptian life at the time, including detailed scenes showing fishing and farming.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

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Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov By: Michael Pearce, City of Westfield

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