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the baton for Whitestown to complete their segment and connect Zionsville to the rest With the recent acquisition on Feb. 16 of of the 28-mile Rail Trail corridor through the final easement needed to complete the Boone County. This is an exciting time for all Big-4 Rail of Boone County,” Parks Supt. Jarod CONSTRUCTION Trail northern Logsdon stated in a press release. expansion, Steady progress has been made construction is expected to begin in in recent years, specifically on the spring. the southern portion of the Rail Zionsville is extending the Big-4 Trail. Replacing the Starkey Avenue Rail Trail in two directions: south bridge is expected to be complete to Zionsville Road and north from later this year, along with the pavLogsdon Heritage Trail Park to the common ing and widening of the southern boundary with Whitestown. portion of the Rail Trail, which will lead into Plans for the expansion began in 1992 with the future Overley-Worman Park. A trailhead a goal of creating a safe recreation corridor will also be added to Zionsville Road. through the heart of town. According to Last year, the town was awarded a $1.8 former Zionsville Parks & Recreation Board million grant that will assist with obtaining attorney Roger Burrus, turning the former parcels of land along the rail corridor with railroad corridor into a trail was the idea of the intention of clearing brush and debris a group of local middle school students. The and building a 12-foot-wide paved, sharedclass presented the idea to the parks board use trail. and board members later introduced the idea “This is a monumental moment for our to the Zionsville Town Council. town,” Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron stated. With the acquisition now complete, the “Decades of planning, advocating and work parks department will now bid out the undertaken by our Parks Board, staff and widening of the Rail Trail, along with the Town of Zionsville leadership has led to installation of the southern trailhead and (the) achievement. The Rail Trail forms the the northern expansion project. central spine of Zionsville’s 20-plus-mile “This project will widen the existing Rail trail system and is an asset that benefits Trail and extend it to the Whitestown/Zius in terms of health and wellness, the local onsville border, at which point we will pass economy and environmental stewardship.”
Woman found dead in home By Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com A Lebanon woman was found dead, along with several of her pets, in an apartment that caught fire on Feb. 21. FATALITY At approximately 7:17 p.m. on Feb. 21, officers from the Lebanon Police Dept., Lebanon Fire Dept. and Boone County EMS were dispatched to the Canterbury Apartments, 1811 Sprucewood Dr. Apt. E, Lebanon, on the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arriving, an LPD officer noticed smoke rolling out from the door and officers began evacuating neighboring apartments as the LFD began a sweep of the room. Susan Hayes, 74, was found dead in the apartment. The Boone County Coroner’s Office stated that Hayes’ cause of death was caused by a medical emergency she suffered prior to the fire, and that the fire did not contribute to her death.
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Nation’s 100th baby box unveiled in Zionsville By Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com Members of the community gathered Feb. 18 at Zionsville Fire Station 92, 998 S. U.S. 421, to celebrate the opening of the nation’s 100th Safe SAFETY Haven Baby Box. It is the 80th box installed in Indiana. Founded by Monica Kelsey, Safe Haven Baby Boxes is a nonprofit that gives new parents a way to legally, safely and anonymously drop off newborns they are unable or unwilling to care for. “There is no shame, no blame and no name,” Kelsey said. Kelsey, who was abandoned as an infant, started the organization with the goal to help women such as her birth mother who feel they have no choice than to give up their child by raising awareness, operating a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis and providing a legal and safe last-resort option for women. Kelsey, an Indiana resident, spoke at the unveiling, along with several community leaders, including Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron, Zionsville Town Council President Jason Plunkett and Zionsville Fire Dept. Chief James VanGorder. “It is a joy to bless the 100th Safe Haven Baby Box in Zionsville,” Kelsey said. “We know baby boxes matter and protect the anonymity of these mothers, and we are glad Zionsville has prioritized protecting the most vulnerable in their community.” Since the first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in 2016, 15 infants have been surrendered inside the boxes and more than 100 handoff surrenders have been made through Safe Haven laws, which allow for anonymous surrendering of an infant with age requirements depending on the state. “What you don’t hear in Indiana anymore is babies being found in dumpsters and trash cans,” Kelsey said at the unveiling. “It’s been almost seven years since the last abandoned baby was found dead in the state of Indiana. Those babies that were being placed in dumpsters and trash cans, we’re finding them in our boxes.” “I hope we can install these at all of our fire stations,” Plunkett said. “While I hope this baby box is never needed, I certainly pray that if it is, the person finds the strength and courage to seek and find this lifesaving resource in Zionsville.” During her speech, Styron asked for a moment of silence for the women who have made the difficult decision to surrender their babies. “It is difficult to find yourself in a situation that you had not planned for, and I am so grateful that the Safe Haven Baby Box program supports women and gives them options and a safe outlet,” Styron said. Funds for the Zionsville baby box were raised at St. Alphonsus Liguori Roman Catholic Church and part came from a grant provided by the Diocese of Lafayette. To donate, visit shbb.org/donate.
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Zionsville Fire Station 92, 998 S. U.S. 421, is the site of the nation’s 100th Safe Haven Baby Box.
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Ukrainians won’t back down from Russian aggression Commentary by Alex Morozov What is going on in the war between Ukraine and Russia? As a Ukrainian-born American, I am often VIEWPOINT asked to explain what is going on. In fact, to understand this conflict, we need to examine history. Ukraine is an old country with a rich history. The city of Kyiv was established in the fifth century as the capital of Kyiv Rus, a mighty country ruling Eastern Europe for hundreds of years. Kyiv Rus founded Moscow in the 13th century, along with many other cities that eventually made up the Moscovia kingdom, which became known as Russia in the 18th century. As Moskovia grew into an empire, it coveted the rich land and resources of neighboring Ukraine. For centuries, this Russian empire has tried to occupy Ukraine and seize Ukraine’s assets for itself. Ukraine has fought back and gained its independence many times, but Russia continues to covet what it does not possess.
In 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine was once again free. Today, the Russian occupation of Ukraine and the restoration of the old USSR is paramount for Russia’s internal and foreign policy. This latest violation of Ukraine’s independence began in 2014 when Russia started another war by invading and occupying Crimea and territories in eastern Ukraine. For eight years, Russia has waged war against Ukraine, involving hybrid war tools, ongoing cybersecurity attacks; Russian media generating propaganda, fake news and false reports; and snipers taking the lives of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers — all targeted to destabilize Ukraine’s people and economy and to create panic and fear. The current Russian buildup of almost 200,000 soldiers on Ukrainian borders is the culmination of its ongoing campaign. Years of this hybrid war has united the Ukrainian people and strengthened their patriotic spirit. Even my 82-year-old father,
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Senior’s play helps CHS boys basketball team keep winning ways By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School boys basketball coach Ryan Osborn knows he can always count on four-year starting guard Pete Suder to do the right thing for the team. “He has a winning personality,” Osborn said. “He’s willing to do whatever the team needs. He’s super unselfish. Pete is a team guy. He’s one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever coached. He’s one of the hardest workers every day.” Osborn said Suder has taken steps each year to become a more complete player. “This year, he worked on his outside shooting ability more on his own and has shot it consistently for us,” Osborn said. “In the past, defensively, he’s been able to be out of position a little bit and take chances. This year, he’s been more of our anchor and directing people. He’s just been a good leader on the floor.” Prior to the Feb. 23 game against LaLumiere Blue, a college prep school, the 6-foot-5 Suder was averaging 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game for the Greyhounds (16-5). Carmel received the bye in the
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man, is seeking to help Carmel win its third consecutive Class 4A state championship. The Greyhounds beat Ben Davis to win the title in 2019. The 2020 state tournament was canceled after the sectional round because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Carmel defeated Lawrence North to win the 2021 state crown. “I think we have a really good shot at
it,” Suder said. “We still have some things to work on in the last couple weeks, but it should be a fun ride.” Osborn said Suder always makes everyone around him better — a trend that started his freshman season. “He impacted the game in a lot of different ways and that’s unique as a freshman,” Osborn said. It helps that Suder has been around the game his entire life. His father, Rick, is a former Duquesne University basketball standout. “My dad was a huge impact on how I play today. We used to try to find any open hoop just to get some shots up when I was younger,” Suder said. “Him playing at the (Division I) level definitely helped me a lot. He always is giving great advice.” Suder topped the 1,000-career points mark when he scored a career-high 33 points Feb. 7 in a victory against visiting Lawrence North. “Getting my 1,000 points feels great, all credit to my teammates and coaches for getting me there,” he said. Suder committed to Bellarmine University in January.
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Second dose of winter Commentary by Ward Degler It’s still winter, right? Some days, it’s hard to tell. Two weeks ago, we PLAIN TALK had half a foot of snow on the ground and the high temperature for the day was a frosty 19 degrees. Three days later, it rained all day and the mercury climbed to a balmy 60 degrees. I half expected daffodils to pop out of the ground. Most of my growing-up years were in Missouri, and the weather there was about the same as here. There were Christmas Days when we played touch football in 70-degree weather. And there were heavy frost days in April when everything was already in bloom. For several years, I lived in Minnesota and South Dakota. Winter wasn’t as much of a guessing game in those latitudes. When snow fell in Minneapolis, you could pretty much expect it to stick around until St. Patrick’s Day. The temperature stayed at icy levels as well. The coldest blast I recall was January 1976 when it got down to 48 below on the South Dakota prairie. If you could get your car running, the exhaust cloud froze into microscopic ice pellets that swirled around like enraged sleet. The Minnesota weather menu also called for at least one blizzard during the season. Most often, that came in February when we were just starting to feel confident about approaching spring. If there was a second storm, it almost always roared in during the high school sectional basketball tournament in March. Many disappointed fans found themselves stranded in a snow drift, miles from the city. Then, there was the winter of 1980, when it warmed up to the 70s in Minnesota and stayed there. One small town bank printed bookmarks that proclaimed, “Welcome to Tropical Minnesota.” Of course, I had already moved to Indiana by then. I think we had a snowstorm and near zero temperatures. Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife. He is the author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.” Contact him at ward.degler@ gmail.com.
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Disney Institute is offering its professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence, LEADERSHIP in Zionsville on March 17. According to a press release, the Boone County Chamber has organized the one-day event at the First Wing Jet Center, 11329 Ind. 32, Zionsville, to help regional business and community members understand the power of leadership values, discover how customer loyalty can be established and gain insight into how organizational culture is strengthened. “Employers and community leaders throughout the greater Boone County region have communicated the need for learning and development opportunities for current and future workforce,” Boone County Chamber Executive Director Diane Schultz said. “The Boone County Chamber is dedicated to connecting chamber and community members with resources to empower, inspire and advance the development of their workforce and is honored to bring the Disney Institute to the community to help professionals of all business sectors and stages of their career hone leadership skills, increase their levels of customer service and create a healthy organizational culture.” Designed by the Disney Institute, a professional development and training program from The Walt Disney Co., the course aims to train participants using principles, business insights and “time-tested” examples from Disney parks and resorts to enhance customer experiences. “Through both exit and stay interviews, we are hearing more than ever that professional development opportunities often mean more to employees at all levels than compensation and other benefits,” Boone County Chamber member and Zionsville resident Shawna Lake said. “The Boone County Chamber bringing the Disney Institute to our community is an incredible opportunity to invest in our people, teams and the future of Boone County businesses, organizations and communities.” Prices are $450 for chamber members and $550 for nonmembers. The deadline to register is March 7. For more or to register, please visitBooneChamber.org or call 765-482-1320.
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Kiwanis Club of Zionsville fundraiser benefits local Boys & Girls Club By Chris Bavender news@currentzionsville.com A recent fundraiser by the Kiwanis Club of Zionsville was so successful that the organization already has plans to hold it again. The first annual Coolest Dog contest kicked off at the Lions Club’s 2021 Fall Festival Parade and ran online for a month. The event drew 169 entrants and awarded prizes to the top 10 finalists. It also raised more than $27,000 for youth organizations such as Riley Hospital for Children, the Zionsville High School Key Club, the Zionsville Middle School Aeries-Builders Club and the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County Zionsville Unit. “People entered their dogs on the GoGoPhotoContest platform by providing a photo and backstory of their dog. This turned out to be a lot of fun,” Kiwanis Club of Zionsville President Jack Brockleys said. “In addition to several rescue dogs and therapy dogs, the contestants included the likes of a superhero dog named BatDog, a sleuth named Sherlock and a social media personality named Gussie. “(Zionsville) Mayor Emily Styron and Fox59 ‘Where’s Sherman’ host Sherman Burdette also volunteered their dogs as our two celebrity pets.” Voting was conducted online, with one dollar equaling one vote. Voters could submit as many votes as they wanted, as the extra votes raised extra funds. “Entrants encouraged their family and friends to vote for their dogs, especially through social media,” Brockleys said. “We know of at least one business where employees pitched in and helped their co-worker’s dog finish in the top 10.” Winning the first annual Coolest Dog contest was Pepper, an 11-month-old Australian Cattle Dog who received 3,268 votes, beating the runner-up by almost 2,000 votes. Pepper’s owner, Kenny Sanderson, said even though she was full of puppy energy and mischief, he had no doubts about her chances of winning. “She turns heads everywhere we go, (with people) asking about the breed, asking to pet her,” Sanderson said. “She loves all people and dogs.”
Pepper, an Australian Cattle Dog, won the inaugural Coolest Dog contest. (Photo courtesy of Kenny Sanderson)
New basketball goal at the Zionsville Boys & Girls Club, donated by the Zionsville Kiwanis Club. (Photo courtesy of Glenn Sanford)
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As part of her win, Pepper was featured on a limited-time beer can called Pepper’s Pale Ale made by Deviate Brewing Co. in Indianapolis. “The Columbus, Ohio, Kiwanis Club had success by partnering with a craft beer company, offering the winning dog a spot and naming rights on the label of a new beer. Some of our members enjoy Deviate Brewing’s beers and approached the owners about participating in our contest,” Brockleys said. “Deviate is constantly inventing new craft brews, and their business is very welcoming to dogs, so they seemed a perfect fit for what we hoped to do with the contest.”
The Sandersons received six 4-packs of the beer and some Julian’s coffee. Pepper received prizes including treats, food, toys from sponsors and grooming coupons. “All I know is (Pepper) loves it when people stop and say, ‘That’s Pepper, the Kiwanis beer dog,’” Sanderson said.
INVESTING IN YOUTH Brockleys said members of the Zionsville Kiwanis Club have always enjoyed partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County Zionsville Unit, and that when they heard that one of its adjustable basketball goals could no longer be lowered for smaller kids, they put that on their list of priorities. “One of our main basketball goals had been breaking down due to wear and tear and would no longer adjust in height to serve the different age groups of kids at our Zionsville Unit. The repairs they paid for allow the hoop to adjust its height so kids
in grades (kindergarten through eighth) can all enjoy it,” said Glenn Sanford, Zionsville Unit Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County. The Kiwanis contest, which raised $27,144, was so successful that the service organization’s $6,000 Sanford contribution to the club also allowed it to order a new bumper pool table. “It’s wonderful to have the support of another youth-serving agency in town,” Sanford said. “We have very similar missions and goals, and it’s appreciated that they are looking for new ways to serve the youth of our community.” ON THE COVER: Kenny Sanderson and Coolest Dog winner Pepper standing pause by a stack of Pepper’s Pale Ale (Photo courtesy of Kenny Sanderson)
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Commentary by Terry Anker The abundance of spam that comes through computer and smartphone screens makes it almost impossible to digest. Marketers have become increasingly clever in finding the most effective methods to gain our attention and to grab a few of our dollars. Others, like Mr. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta universe, use sophisticated analysis of the chemistry of the human brain to entice preteenagers to become addicted to their Facebook falderal. Still, the best captures our imagination. An email blast from a local auction house led with a banner, “Super Sports & Memorabilia.” Accompanying it came a photo depicting a 2006 Colts championship ring. It was quite sparkly, bedazzled with diamonds and festooned with blue sapphires matching the team’s well-known horseshoe. At the very sight of it, one could imagine the toil required to earn such a trophy. One might think of the thick, muscular finger that it was likely intended to adorn. And one may consider how it came to be unceremoniously sold off to the highest bidder. Who would purchase the spoils of another’s victory? Could it be a grateful fan intending to return it to its presently beleaguered owner? Could it be a museum or collector amassing an estate to pass on to future generations? Perhaps it is an investor imagining a future market for such expensive trinkets. What talisman are these objects? Are they imbued with the strength of their progenitors? Why do we hold them so dear if it was not our perspiration that brought forth the reward? The span of an individual life is insufficient to outlast most of our possessions. What becomes their second life after we no longer have use for them? Are they a symbol for the human condition? Do they remind us of the struggle?
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I have been 50 for about six weeks, and apart from my new AARP membership and some occasional incontinence, I haven’t really considered myself old. That is until recently. My baby turned 18! Eighteen. She can now vote, buy Powerball tickets and be incarcerated. But enough about her. More significantly, I technically no longer have “children,” only four adults whom I miraculously grew, birthed and kept alive for two decades. I’m no longer required (or in some cases even allowed) to be present at their doctor’s appointments, and I can’t help them access their bank accounts, even though much of that money originated with me. I’m cut off, kicked out, essentially exorcised from their lives. The power of HIPAA compels me! I may be overreacting, but my youngest’s birthday has caused me to contemplate my near-elderly status like nothing else has. Where has the time gone? I know if I sat down and thought about it, I could probably remember most of her milestones – her first word, step, school bus ride, dance competition, fender bender – but seriously, how does a kid’s life speed by so quickly even as the days of parenting often seem an eternity? And what does this mean for the next 18 years? What will I do when she becomes gainfully employed? If she gets married? Has a beautiful child of her own? Oh, lord! We measure our lives in experiences, I suppose, not revolutions around the sun. Fifty doesn’t mean that much to me; it’s just a fire hazard-worth of cake candles. But witnessing your baby officially enter adulthood is another matter entirely. Friends, I feel old! Peace out.
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Time for a board change Editor, Thank you to all those people who attended the Feb. 14 Zionsville School Board meeting. A special thanks to the brave parents and kids who spoke, many brought to tears, as they explained to the school board and superintendent the disruption the redistricting plan will cause in theirs and their families’ precariously balanced lives. You proposed many thoughtful and creative alternatives and begged for flexibility. One overriding theme was the timing: Haven’t these kids suffered enough over the past two years? Welcome to our world, one of speaking “at” a board that does not consider what its constituents ask. A concerned group of us has attended and spoken at every board meeting since May 2021. We have emailed and shared the latest studies and data on COVID-19 and stories of our kids suffering through the pandemic. We told the board about the school administration’s refusal to honor physicians’ notes to exempt asthmatic and other children from masks and the trauma resulting from that refusal. No reaction. We proposed alternatives to the strict pandemic protocol of this board. Notably, in many cases, Zionsville’s protocols were stricter than those of other schools in our county, while the superintendent nevertheless insisted he was following the Boone
County Health Dept. rules. No change. At the Jan. 10 board meeting, one mother sincerely asked the board, “What do you do with our comments?” President Debbie Ungar responded brusquely, “We listen. Thank you.” In other words, your comments enter our ears, and now, I dismiss you. At the end of the long, emotional board meeting on Valentine’s Day, we were all dismissed. The board voted in favor of the redistricting plan. The arrogance, condescension and self-interest of board members were on full display. The board could have shown some empathy and delayed their vote. That would have at least given the appearance they cared, even if they eventually voted yes. Instead, all but one board member, who stated she personally was negatively impacted by the redistricting, voted yes. You may agree or disagree with COVID-19 mitigation strategies, redistricting or other subjects considered by the board as guided by the superintendent. But we can all agree that the board was elected by the people of this community, works for the people of this community, and should take into consideration the community as a whole when making decisions. This board does not appear to do that. Time for a change. Regina M. Sharrow, Zionsville
Controversial ‘flag’ has unclear history, background Editor, I’ve enjoyed your discussion in print and online about the Moms For Liberty “flag” or patriotic bunting. It inspired me to find more information. Two eBay vendors have the identical item described as vintage, made in the 1940s, a variant of the Revolutionary-era Cowpens battle flag. But it’s not the actual Cowpens flag and it closely resembles the first Confederate battle flag. In online debates, the ambiguity about their flag became a political Rorschach test. I kept looking using online image searches. I found a very famous Indiana photo-
graph that has this “flag” dating back to the 1940s. On Oct. 3, 1941, Charles Lindbergh spoke in Fort Wayne on behalf of the America First Committee. They were isolationist, anti-Semitic and advocated peace with Nazi Germany. In this photo, Lindbergh is flanked by two “flags” matching the design and pattern displayed by Moms for Liberty. The irony is that Moms For Liberty Inc., a national political machine based in Florida, not Carmel, would erase from our classrooms these complex discussions about their “flag” and the America First Committee. Anthony Teal, Zionsville
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vice on how to quit pilfering jokes. I created a short quiz to assess their susceptibility to stealing from others. Here are two sample questions to assess their chances of a relapse. I just got back from a pleasure trip. a. I went to Vegas. b. My wife and I cruised to Bermuda. c. I took my mother-in-law to the airport. My wife ran after the garbage truck. “Am I too late for a pick-up?” she screamed. a. Yes, and we are not permitted to turn around. b. No, just set it by the curb. c. Of course not, jump in. Anyone who answered C to both questions is on a slippery path. They are too weak to resist stolen zingers and one-liners. As of this week, I’ve avoided yielding to temptation for 6,752 days. But tomorrow, I’m going to begin reading Mel Brooks’ autobiography. Wish me luck.
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Show your heart some love for the health of it Commentary by Dr. Cameual Wright While February was a month to celebrate love, it was also a time to bring awareness to the heart in CARDIOVASCULAR your body. February marked American Heart Month, a time when all people could focus on cardiovascular health. With the ongoing pandemic and continuing effects of COVID-19, it is even more important now to be proactive with your heart health and to show your heart some love. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HEART IS HEALTHY? The first step is an annual physical exam. Even if you do not suspect there is an issue, these exams use screenings and lab tests to ensure your heart is healthy. The exams help gauge your heart-health numbers, such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and serve as important preventive measures. If you are experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, arm pain or a sudden change in your ability to exercise, you should schedule an appointment with your provider. It is also important to evaluate the factors that drive heart disease. Glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, body mass index (BMI) and weight are important factors that should be tracked on a regular basis. Finally, it’s important to examine your family history. There are several hereditary conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure that can increase your risk for heart disease. Utilizing resources like the American Heart Association can help you determine your heart-health numbers and find out if you’re at greater risk for heart disease. WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY HEART HEALTH? There are several preventative measures for keeping your heart healthy. Following a healthy diet — such as avoiding foods with high saturated fat, large amounts of sodium or high amounts of sugar — can help maintain a healthy heart. It is also important to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and incorporate activity on a daily basis. Even if you can get a little exercise each day, such as a walk outside or an at-home workout, it will help keep your heart in shape. Finally, I recommend avoiding smoking, and if you
are an active smoker, consider quitting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, and causes 1 of every 4 CVD deaths. HOW DO HEART DISEASE SYMPTOMS VARY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN? Many people wonder whether your gender affects your chances of heart disease. While both men and women can experience chest pain, the degree of the pain and the likelihood of other symptoms may vary. Women may experience symptoms that are more subtle or not chest related, such as jaw pain and indigestion, and should pay particular attention to any unusual symptoms and get them checked out. In addition, we also know that people of color are at a greater risk for heart disease. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, in 2018, African Americans were 30 percent percent more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. Your health care provider is the best resource to discuss your unique health picture and make recommendations. HOW ARE HEART HEALTH AND COVID-19 RELATED?
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Capitalism has its advantages — companies strive to allocate scarce resources and create products that conFINANCE sumers use and enjoy. The best-run companies maximize shareholder value and make profits for their investors. They also create jobs and help employees make a living, provide for their families and help them save for retirement. Investing in great firms can literally make you rich. But focusing purely on the bottom line has some drawbacks, to say the least. Firms that spew chemicals into the air, let them seep into the land, fill ocean with plastic bottles or grow to monopolies that abuse their market position come to mind. Socially responsible investing has grown very popular. It tries its best to help us determine which companies are up to no good and discover those that are truly doing some good for their customers, employees, suppliers, communities and the environment (stakeholders). Environmental, social and governance, or ESG investing, for short, has attempted to help investors find companies that are built for good. ESG-related funds have grown to $2.7 trillion in assets and grew 12 percent last year, according to fund firm Morningstar. ESG has become big money for Wall Street, but is it accomplishing what it’s set out to do? In many instances, no. One source counted more than 100 compilers of ESG data, and a recent Financial Times report relayed that Morningstar recently took 1,200 funds away from its list “after an ‘extensive review’ of their legal documents.” Firms that exaggerate or fake their ESG credentials are
known for ‘greenwashing’ investors, and it’s more common than you think. I’ve been on the lookout for the best way to help clients ensure their funds go toward making a “positive difference to the planet or society” that matches their goals, be it having a positive impact on the environment, supporting human rights or simply not selling unhealthy products. As with most investing, individual companies can accomplish both returns and ESG goals. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) focuses on firms operating in the renewable energy industries. No matter one’s view on global warming, wind and solar power are in theory cheap, free and abundant. Water shortages, especially out west, are real, and the Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) can help address these matters. If you can’t stomach the expense ratios on these funds, firms including Vestas, Orsted, TPI Composites, Siemens Gamesa and Brookfield Renewable Corp are very interesting options. Contact me if you’d like some insight on what I find most investable currently. Beyond your portfolio, there are some local ways to volunteer to help people and the environment. My involvement with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has given me a love of the parks and commitment to land conservation. Carbon credits could help preserve parks and forestland for generations to come, proving that capitalism can support both profits and the greater good. Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, is an investment manager based in Carmel. He would like to hear what your view on inflation is at ryan@ fuhrmanncapital.com or visit his website at fuhrmanncapital.com.
DISPATCHES Price checking app — To save some money during the holidays, try the free app ShopSavvy. Whether you’re shopping for groceries or preparing to make a bigger purchase, such as a TV or appliance, if you’ll be visiting a brick-and-mortar store during your search, this app will help you find the best price. While in a store, simply use your phone’s camera to scan an item’s barcode, and the app will show you how much other stores charge for it, both locally and online. Source: BottomLineInc. Hiring a tax professional — In most states, including Indiana, tax preparers do not have to meet any licensing standards, so you need to do your homework if you plan to hire a
professional to do your taxes. Ask about any professional certifications, such as a CPA or Enrolled Agent. Find out what your recourse against the preparer is if you get audited and penalties are assessed. Source: BottomLineInc. Cryptocurrency risks — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson wants to remind Hoosiers to be cautious about such investments. Common cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. Unlike traditional currency, these have no physical form and are not backed by tangible assets. They are not insured or controlled by any central authority and are subject to very little regulation.
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Indianapolis Opera to present unique pairing of ‘Brundibar’ and ‘Vedem’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis Opera will make a little history this month when it presents the world premiere double bill of MUSIC “Brundibar” and “Vedem.” Three performances are set for March 18-20 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. The production was originally planned for April 2020 but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Then we planned to do it last year, but things hadn’t opened up enough,” said Alfred Savia, Indy Opera principal guest conductor and artistic advisor. Savia said funding for the production was raised two years ago and is underwritten by sponsors. The two big parts in “Vedem” will be sung by tenor Joseph McBrayer and mezzo Cornelia Lotito. It is the first collaboration between Indy Opera and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, which will be featured in both “Brundibar” and “Vedem.” The project is presented in remembrance of the Holocaust and the 77th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps across Europe. The works revolve around the Terezin camp and the children’s lives affected by it. “Brundibar,” the children’s opera, is a parable of hope and justice. It was written by Jewish Czech composer Hans Krása and librettist Adolf Hoffmeister in 1938 in the ghettos of Prague. The opera was performed 55 times by the children in the Nazi concentration camp Terezin, under the direction of Jewish music teachers. “It’s about two little children who have a sick mother, and they try to get money,” Savia said. “They try to imitate Brundibar, who is an organ grinder, on the street. Brundibar is not happy and chases them away. With the help of a dog, a cat, a sparrow and other children, they overcome Brundibar. “It’s a light little children’s opera. When the kids were happy at the camp is when
‘KINKY BOOTS’ “Kinky Boots” runs through March 27 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. CARMEL COMMUNITY PLAYERS The Carmel Community Players presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” through March 6 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org. ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ Grace Church presents “The Little Mermaid” through March 6 at Grace Church, 5504 E. 146th St. Noblesville. For more, visit gracechurch.us ‘WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?’ Mud Creek Players will present Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” through March 12 at Mud Creek Barn, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org. ‘THE WINDS OF SPRING
Alfred Savia, Indy Opera principal guest conductor and artistic advisor, is helping guide the pairing of “Brundibar” and “Vedem.” (Photo courtesy of Indy Opera)
they were performing.” The Nazis used Jewish youth performing “Brundibar” in Terezin as propaganda during Red Cross visits, allegedly showing a model ghetto. For the first time, “Brundibar” will be paired with another historic work, “Vedem,” a theatrical oratorio that describes the events at Terezin during the Holocaust. “Vedem” was written by Lori Laitman, an American composer of Jewish heritage. It is the first piece composed by a female composer to be performed with the company. The story is about a group of boys living in Terezin and their underground newspaper of poetry and essays called “Vedem,” which is Czech for “In the Lead.” “It’s a very poignant piece and it’s a very serious piece,” Savia said. Savia said Laitman will attend the last rehearsal and the first performances.
“‘Vedem’ is musically a very big challenge,” Savia said. “It’s a 21st-century score with difficult things. We have our work cut out for us.” Indy Opera has partnered with the Jewish Community Center and Indianapolis Arts Council to bring an evening of music and discussion to the Indianapolis Artsgarden at 6 to 8 p.m. March 2. The panel, featuring Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald, director Matt Cooksey, Savia and general director David Craig Starkey, will discuss the music and historical context of “Brundibar” and “Vedem.” The event also will feature a brief film screening, a traveling art exhibit of children’s artwork from Terezin and Eva Kor virtual reality headsets from the Indiana Historical Society. For more, visit indyopera.org and holocaustmusic.ort.org/places/theresienstadt/ brundibar/.
Indiana Wind Symphony’s “The Winds of Spring,” featuring The Chamber Ensemble, is set for 7:30 p.m. March 5 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresent. org. ‘THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL’ The musical tribute to the late George Michael is set for 8 p.m. March 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresent. org.
‘The Wild Party’ set for Footlite Musicals editorial@youarecurrent.com Footlite Musicals will present “The Wild Party” from March 4 to 20. The cast includes three Carmel residents, Logan Laflin (Sam), Lauren Frank (Nadine) and Tessa Gibbons (ensemble). The keyboard player, Gisele Dollinger, lives in Fishers. For more, visit footlite.org.
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the North Sea,” Conrad said. “I really enjoy Arnold’s ability to create interesting textures with the woodwind instruments,” Conrad said. “(It’s) a trait which is seen in his chamber works as well as in his popular symphonies and dance suites.” The second selection is “Grand Canyon Octet,” featuring eight French horns, by American composer Eric Ewazen. “These versatile brass instruments create a warm and rich texture,” Conrad said. “Ewazen shows off the wide scope they can show in volume and range.” The third and fourth selections, respectively, are “Chansons et Dances” by French composer Vincent d’Indy and “Divertissement pour Instruments a Vent” by French Romantic-era composer Emile Bernard. Written for a Parisian wind ensemble, “Divertissement pour Instruments a Vent” is the longest of “The Winds of Spring” selections. “My favorite component of this work is its infectious melodies, which I find myself humming,” Conrad said. For more or for tickets, visit indianawindsymphony.org.
With spring on the horizon, the Indiana Wind Symphony will perform a set of specially selected pieces SYMPHONY to herald the change of seasons. Featuring The Chamber Ensemble, the IWS will perform “The Winds of Spring” concert at 7:30 p.m. March 5 in the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The concert features pieces for wind ensembles by four renowned composers. Each work is for wind ensembles ranging from eight to 10 musicians. “The audience will be able to experience the ensembles up close in a way not possible with the full Indiana Wind Symphony,” said Charles Conrad, IWS founder and music director. “The instruments included will be flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and horns.” The first of the selections is “Trevelyan Suite” by British composer Malcom Arnold. Written in 1967 for the opening of Trevelyan College in northeast England, the piece features flutes that “evoke the brisk winds off
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CYT provides variety By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christian Youth Theater will include some old favorites and some new shows for it 2022-23 season. THEATER “This season is a celebration of our talented students, with a nod to the past and a big embrace to the future,” Christian Youth Theater Artistic Director Laura Baltz said. “The show selections offer a variety of interesting and entertaining stories.” Christian Youth Theater chooses its season offerings with assistance from CYT families, who vote on their favorites. CYT’s 2022-23 season contains three plays and three musicals. The plays will be at The Cat in Carmel while the musicals will be at Marian University. The 2022 fall play will be “Up the Down Staircase.” It tells the story of an inner-city school teacher and her love and commitment to her students who are dealing with serious issues. The show was first performed by CYT in 2017. The play is directed by Baltz. The 2022 fall musical will be “Frozen Jr.” Baltz said CYT chooses junior versions of
Christian Youth Theater performs “High School Musical” in 2017. (Photo courtesy of CYT)
musicals for its fall offerings because of a shortened rehearsal period. “Frozen Jr.” is directed by Julianne Boyd, choir director at Zionsville West Middle School and former CYT summer camp director. The 2023 winter play will be “Bedtime Stories (as Told by our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up).” “Legally Blonde the Musical” is set as the 2023 winter musical. The 2023 spring play will be “A Simpler Time.” “High School Musical” is set as the 2023 spring musical. For more, visit cytindy.org.
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Sting to perform at Palladium By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Center for the Performing Arts has lured one of its biggest rock stars in the center’s history. CONCERT It was announced Feb. 18 that Sting will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Palladium in Carmel. “For years, we’ve had patrons asking for Sting, so he’s been on our wish list,” said Jeffrey C. McDermott, president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts. “We try to surpass expectations every season, and it’s especially gratifying to bring in artists, like John Legend and Ben Folds last fall, who would normally play larger venues in larger cities.” The audience can expect solo hits and classics by The Police, when 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting makes his first appearance at the Palladium. Sting was the lead singer, bassist and principal songwriter for The Police. The tour starts March 24 in Rouen, France, and includes six shows at the London Palladium. Following his Carmel appearance, Sting will appear in several shows at
Sting to perform May 8 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in June. Sting’s “My Songs” tour is a dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout his career. The performance features songs such as “Englishman in New York,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Fields of Gold” and many more. Tickets starting at $100 went on sale Feb. 25 at the Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office, online at thecenterpresents.org and by phone at 317-843-3800. The 7:30 p.m. event is part of the 2021-22 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions. For more, visit sting.com.
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of Sanibel’s 33 square miles are wildlife sanctuaries. The largest, the 5,200-acre J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, harbors about 245 species of birds. Sanibel is famous for seashells that wash onto its sandy beaches, with hunched hunters displaying the “Sanibel Stoop.” The unique Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum exhibits shells from around the world, many from Sanibel, as well as some living mollusks creating them. The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village has assembled historic Sanibel buildings and chronicles the area’s history from the Calusas to today, providing information about African American contributions. Sanibel is home to many fine restaurants, with more found on Captiva, a small unincorporated island linked by bridge to Sanibel’s west end. Captiva is the launching point for day trips to Cabbage Key and Useppa (more next week).
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING DETERMINATION TO ISSUE BONDS OF THE ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORPORATION, BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA The taxpayers of the Zionsville Community Schools, Boone County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), are hereby notified that on February 14, 2022, the Board of School Trustees of the School Corporation (the “Board”) adopted a resolution which determined that the School Corporation will issue general obligation bonds of the School Corporation, payable out of ad valorem property taxes collected by the School Corporation on all taxable property within the geographical boundaries of the School Corporation, to be designated “Zionsville Community Schools, Boone County, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022B” in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed Five Million Eight Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($5,815,000), with a final maturity ending no later than January 15, 2026, and bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding five percent (5.00%), the exact rate or rates to be determined by negotiated sale with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, or its successor (the “2022B General Obligation Bonds”). The proceeds of the 2022B General Obligation Bonds will be used to (1) undertake roofing repair, replacement and/or restoration at all or any portion of one or more of the existing facilities operated by the School Corporation, including, but not necessarily limited to , all or any of the existing Zionsville West Middle School, Boone Meadow Elementary School, Stonegate Elementary School, Educational Services Center, and Freshman Center operated by the School Corporation, (2) install additional parking spaces, lighting, sidewalks and related site and drainage improvements at the 875 Campus operated by the School Corporation, (3) undertake other miscellaneous facility renovation and/or improvement or equipping projects at any of the facilities operated by the School Corporation, and (4) undertake all projects related to any of the projects described in any of clauses (1) through and including (3). Dated this 22nd day of February, 2022. ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA By: Dr. Scott Robison, Superintendent
It’s no secret we live in an era of relativism. What’s right for you may not be right for me. You do you. Whether things GRAMMAR GUY are black and white or 50 gradients of gray, I can definitively say that you can justify your opinion with a quick Google query. Certainly, everyone can’t be right, can they? Fortunately, language does allow for some certainty in this life (and all the word nerds rejoiced). In fact, there’s a group of adjectives that are incomparable; they’re known as absolute adjectives. These words can’t be compared, diminished or intensified. They’re absolute. Let’s take the word “essential,” for example. A book can’t be “kind of” essential. It can’t be “quite” essential. It’s either essential or it’s not. Here’s another one: equal. In mathematics, an equation is either equal or it isn’t. When it comes to citizens’ rights, you can’t have a group of people whose rights are more equal than others; people’s rights and privileges are either equal or unequal. The list of absolute adjectives goes on. It includes perfect, total, extinct, alive, whole, empty, infinite and inevitable. And, of course, let’s not forget the word “absolute” itself; it’s absolutely an absolute adjective. My favorite absolute adjective is “unique.” I hear people compare
uniqueness all the time. “He’s more unique than her.” No one can be the most unique or very unique. Whether you’re an aspiring TikTok sensation or a hipster using a typewriter at a local, independent coffee shop, it seems as though people’s desires to be unique end up creating a sameness. Here’s an example of that: An artist-type living in Nashville decides he wants to stand out from the crowd. He decides to grow a big beard, buys a cool hat at a vintage clothing store, gets a few tattoos and learns to play the banjo. As soon as he feels like a unique unicorn, he finds that he’s actually part of a Nashville subculture of beard-wearing, hat-adorning, tattoed banjo players. Cultural criticisms aside, absolute adjectives illustrate that there is still room for incomparableness (I just checked — incomparableness is a word). It’s either possible or impossible to exist with people whose views and conclusions differ from yours. Ultimately, you get to decide if you treat others as inferior or as equals. After all, you’re unique just like everyone else. Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING DETERMINATION TO ISSUE BONDS OF THE ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CORPORATION, BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA The taxpayers of the Zionsville Community Schools, Boone County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), are hereby notified that on February 14, 2022, the Board of School Trustees of the School Corporation (the “Board”) adopted a resolution which determined that the School Corporation will issue general obligation bonds of the School Corporation, payable out of ad valorem property taxes collected by the School Corporation on all taxable property within the geographical boundaries of the School Corporation, to be designated “Zionsville Community Schools, Boone County, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A” in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed Five Million Eight Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($5,815,000), with a final maturity ending no later than January 15, 2026, and bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding five percent (5.00%), the exact rate or rates to be determined by negotiated sale with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, or its successor (the “2022A General Obligation Bonds”). The proceeds of the 2022A General Obligation Bonds will be used to (1) undertake all or a portion of certain renovation and facility improvement and equipping projects at the existing 875 Campus operated by the School Corporation, including, but not limited to, the conversion of one of the existing soccer and lacrosse fields into an IHSAA level championship field, including, but not limited to, the installation of a synthetic turf field, home and visitor spectator bleachers/grandstands, a press box, fencing and lighting, the construction and equipping of a concessions and restroom facility and the installation of related site and drainage improvements, (2) undertake other miscellaneous facility renovation and/or improvement or equipping projects at any of the facilities operated by the School Corporation, and (3) undertake all projects related to any of the projects described in any of clauses (1) or (2). Dated this 22nd day of February, 2022. ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA By: Dr. Scott Robison, Superintendent
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