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Local Super Lawyer announced — Central Indiana-based Applegate & Dillman Elder Law is announced that Managing Attorney Lisa Dillman has been selected to the 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list. She was selected as a Top-Rated Elder Lawyer and Top-Rated General Litigation Attorney. Applegate & Dillman Elder Law has offices in Indianapolis, Zionsville, and Carmel. Zionsville Optimist Club Oratorical Contest — The Zionsville Optimist Club is holding its first live Oratorical Contest since 2019. This year’s topic is “Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times.” The 2022 ZOC Oratorical Contest is free and open to the public. The contest will be March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at ZCHS. ZOC level winners receive monetary awards and certificates with winning speakers eligible to move for chances at scholarships. Students wishing to participate in the Zionsville Optimist Oratorical Contest can find out more about the contest by contacting Mica Wilson, ZCHS English teacher at mwilson@zcs.k12.in.us DK Pierce & Associates named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work — DK Pierce & Associates, a biopharmaceutical market access consulting firm based in Zionsville, was nominated as one of the state’s 2022 Best Places to Work. The 2022 Best Places to Work in Indiana rankings are determined by employer reports that detail a company’s workplace philosophy, policies, practices, systems, and demographics. This information is complemented by comprehensive surveys measuring the employee experience. Best Places to Work in Indiana company rankings will be announced May 12 at an awards event. On My Way Pre-K accepting applications — Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families statewide who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive free, high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2022-2023 school year. Information about the program and the link to apply can be found at OnMyWayPreK.org. Families may call 800-299-1627 for assistance from an early learning referral specialist or for other questions about On My Way Pre-K.
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By Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com The Boone County Traffic Safety Partnership is stepping up patrols to curb dangerous and aggressive PUBLIC SAFETY driving with an enforcement campaign that began Feb. 25 and runs through March 21. BCTSP is a group of full-time officers and deputies from five law enforcement agencies in Boone County that aim to decrease the number of motorists killed and injured on Indiana roadways. The agencies include: the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Lebanon Police Dept., Thorntown Police Dept., Whitestown Metropolitan Police Dept., and Zionsville Police Dept. Boone County Sheriff Mike Nielsen is the BCTSP program director. Designed to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities and to promote safe driving around St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the safety initiative comes at a time when roadway deaths continue to climb across the state and nation. Nationwide, traffic fatalities continued to rise at a record pace last year, according to recently released data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The study estimated that 31,720 people were killed on U.S. roadways in the first nine months of 2021, a 12 percent increase from the same period in 2020. In Indiana, preliminary data from Indiana Criminal Justice Institute shows that
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need more people to take this seriously and 941 people died in crashes last year. While to drive like their life depends on it, because that’s up 5 percent from 2020, it’s a 16 it does.” percent increase from Throughout the campre-pandemic 2019 and paign, the department will represents the highest encourage motorists to number of traffic fatalities focus on safe driving and since 2005. following the rules of the Alcohol and drug impairroad. This means wearing ment, distracted driving, a seat belt at all times, speeding and not wearing Nielsen McDonald driving sober, watching for seat belts are some of the pedestrians, driving distraction-free leading causes behind the rise in and obeying all posted speed limits. fatalities. However, officers say some pre“Last year, Indiana saw more cautions should be taken before traffic fatalities than we’ve seen in getting behind the wheel. For plans over a decade, and it doesn’t appear that involve alcohol, designate a to be improving,” ICJI Executive sober driver ahead of time or plan Director Devon McDonald stated. Duckworth to use public transportation or a “So far this year, fatal crashes in ride service to get home safely. Indiana have claimed the lives of two and “Every person that chooses to drive a half people every day on average with recklessly or impaired represents a serious over 100 lives lost already. It’s going to take threat to public safety,” Boone County Sheran all-hands-on-deck approach to turn this iff Michael Nielsen stated. “Choices behind around.” the wheel matter. One mistake is all it takes In response, officers will be conducting for someone to get injured. We’re asking high-visibility patrols over the next several all drivers to take responsibility and make weeks, showing zero tolerance for anyone smart decisions. Let’s work together to driving aggressively, over the speed limit or keep our roads and community safe.” driving under the influence. The extra enMotorists are encouraged to call 911 if forcement is funded through NHTSA grants they encounter an impaired or unsafe driver administered by the ICJI. on the road. “We cannot and should not tolerate the To learn more about The Boone County continuing crisis on our roadways,” ICJI Sheriff’s Office please visit boonecountyinTraffic Safety Director Robert Duckworth stated. “Every driver and vehicle occupant dianasheriff.com. has a responsibility when traveling. We
Boone County Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees - Two former ZCHS graduates are among the 11 inductees into the Boone County Basketball Hall of Fame. George Johnson and Mike Pyle, who graduated in 1965 and 1972, respectively, will be inducted at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon on July 16 at 1 p.m. A full list of inductees can be found on the Hall of Fame’s page at facebook.com/BooneCountyHoops/
Citizens State Bank announces scholarship – Citizens State Bank announced a $5,000 non-renewable scholarship to provide financial assistance to people who has been accepted to, or is enrolled in, an accredited institution, college, university or school in Indiana. Applications are available through local high schools, online at mycsbin.com. Submissions are due by March 31, and the winner will be
announced on or before May 16. Indiana seeks grant applications for childhood education programs - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is accepting applications for a second round of intended to support child care, early care and education and out-of-school time programs. Apply at Stabilization.BuildLearnGrow.org.
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Nicholas Schuhler, 29, was arrested March 2 after an hours-long standoff inside a Zionsville home PUBLIC SAFETY with police. The Boone County Special Response Team apprehended after police detonated a flashbang device and tear gas inside the home. Schuhler was taken into custody at 12:35 p.m. after the Special Response Team Schuhler pinpointed his precise location within the residence with a drone. Gas projectiles and a flashbang were thrown into where Schuhler was hiding and the Special Response Team arrested him without harm to anyone involved. Schuhler is being held in the Boone County Jail on preliminary charges of two counts of pointing a firearm and possession of a firearm without a license. Just before 5 a.m. on March 2, police received a call regarding a “suspicious” man walking in the area of Lakeview Dr. and Karen Dr. who pointed a firearm at the caller while she was driving. When police arrived, Schuhler fled into a family member’s home at 621 Lakeview Dr. and barricaded himself inside, staying there for more than seven hours. Officers from the Zionsville Police Dept. and Boone County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter around the Zionsville residences and evacuated nearby homes. Attempts were made to negotiate with Schuhler, but he was uncooperative. “This is another example of all of our public safety partners coming together to resolve a very challenging situation,” BCSO Sheriff Mike Nielsen stated. “It took our local, state, and federal partners working in unison to come to this peaceful resolution. I am thankful for the partnership we have with all our public safety agencies in this county, state, and country. Those folks who are behind the scenes such as Fire, EMS, Communications, and Corrections never can get enough credit for their professionalism. I am glad on a day such as today as we celebrate the life of Deputy Pickett four years to the date that he was watching over all of us and helped us all get home safely.”
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A Q&A with candidates Compiled by Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com Four candidates are vying for the Republican for the newly created Indiana House District 25 seat in the May 3 primary.
Matthew Whetstone and Kent Abernathy recently answered the following questions for Current (candidates Becky Cash and Douglas Rapp have not responded to Q&A requests from Current).
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MATTHEW DAVID WHETSTONE Age: 52 Education: Ball State University 1992, Connersville High School 1987 Occupation: Retired City of residence: Brownsburg Immediate family: Wife Whetstone Deanna (married 1994) and children Sadie (23) and Calvin (21). Previous political experience: Brownsburg Town Council (elected 1995), Indiana General Assembly House of Representatives (elected 1996-2007), parliamentarian to Indiana House of Representatives under Speaker Brian Bosma (appointed 2013-2015), Hendricks County commissioner (elected 2012-2020) Why do you want to run for office?: I believe we need conservative leaders who respect the individual. Living through the pandemic has reminded us all that it is our duty to hold elected leaders accountable. As our next state representative, I will work to maximize personal freedom and make gov-
ernment less intrusive, so families and local businesses can prosper. What are the top 3 issues that your campaign will focus on?: Taking care of our everyday needs in infrastructure, economic development and public safety should be a big focus of our state government. We promote all those things by the policies adopted in the state legislature through the state budget, laws on attracting new business and jobs and creating and renewing that personal responsibility and personal freedoms are always protected. What sets you apart from other candidates for this office?: My experience and understanding the tasks created by being a member of the General Assembly. Knowing how to influence the budget process or a particular piece of legislation is crucial to being a successful legislator. How long have you lived in your district?: Since 1994. Website or best way for voters to reach you?: Email: whetstonemd@outlook.com, cell: 317-501-2790
KENT ABERNATHY Age: 65 Education: BS – United States Military Academy (West Point); MS (Management) – Oakland City University; MS (Master’s in Strategic Studies) – US Abernathy Army War College Occupation: Retired City of residence: Zionsville Immediate family: Wife (Karen); three grown sons (Justin, Jonathan, Kristopher); three daughters-in-law (Khrissy, Melissa, Stephanie); four grandchildren (Brooke, Kate, Beau, Abigail) Previous political experience: Candidate for Congress, 5th District, 2020 Why do you want to run for office?: I am running for state representative because I believe we need experienced leaders of character at the Statehouse who put Hoosiers first and are focused on making the tough decisions to provide solutions. What are the top 3 issues that your campaign will focus on?:
Jobs and the economy: We must eliminate unreasonable regulations on small businesses, maintain balanced budgets, cut taxes and improve infrastructure to attract and retain high-paying jobs. Government efficiency: Government must ensure taxpayers receive the best value for their money. Hoosier values: We must preserve our individual liberties, defend our Second Amendment rights, protect the unborn and ensure our elections are free, fair and transparent. What sets you apart from other candidates for this office?: I believe my broad background and demonstrated record of success in the military, in business and serving in all levels of government has provided me a unique perspective and prepared me to effectively represent not only the interests of the citizens of the 25th District, but all Hoosiers. How long have you lived in your district?: Since 2011 Website or best way for voters to reach you?: www.kentabernathy.com.
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LIONS CLUB CHILI COOK OFF NIGHT RECOGNIZES WINNERS IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES Zionsville Food Pantry Coordinator Angie Campbell and Zionsville Lions Club & Indiana Lions Foundation Trustee John Wilkins present ZFP Coordinator Catherine Coscia with a “Raise The Roof” $1,000 matching grant check. The Zionsville Lions Club donated $10,900 in November 2021 to the Raise the Roof Campaign at the Zionsville Food Pantry to cover the cost of a pallet jack and pallets.
Zionsville Lions Club conducted its annual Chili Cook Off Night on Feb. 22 at the Zionsville Lions Club. The event had 15 participants. Categories were Best Overall, Best Chicken”and Best Red. Grand prize winners, from left: Donna Fisher won Best Overall, Brandon and Catherine Bischof won Best Chicken and Jennifer Blandford accepted the Best Red award on behalf of her mother, Susan Blandford. (Photos by Gail Robbins)
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Eagles finish second at IHSAA boys swimming state finals By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community High School junior Will Modglin figured the team reached its goal in the IHSAA boys ACHIEVEMENT swimming state finals. Modglin repeated as both the 200-yard individual medley and 100 backstroke champion to help lead the Eagles to a second-place finish Feb. 26 at the Indiana University Natatorium at IUPUI. Carmel won its eighth consecutive state title with 381 points, followed by ZCHS with 247. “It was a goal of ours coming in to at least take home a trophy,” Modglin said. “We accomplished that, which I think is awesome. For me, being able to repeat was really cool and humbling.” Modglin, who has committed to swim for the University of Texas, set the state record in the 200 IM with a time of 1:44.10 during the Feb. 25 preliminaries. His time was 1:45.11 in the championship final. “Obviously, I didn’t do as well in the finals,” Modglin said. “At the end of the day, I was still able to come away with a win.” Modglin said he got a boost from the
The Zionsville Community High School boys swimming team celebrates with its second-place state trophy. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)
energy in the IU Natatorium — something he didn’t feel last year when there were no fans for the finals. “I was just ready to go,” he said. “I knew going in it was the same (opponents) as last year, so I knew my competition. I was going to get after it in prelims, no point in trying
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Westfield senior wrestler develops into top heavyweight By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Four years ago, Westfield High School senior Mihail Platonov was not only a newcomer to wrestling, but to all sports. “I wasn’t an athlete before high school,” said Platonov, who is called Mike by friends. “Starting wrestling in high school, it was my first sport. I really wanted to try something, had a lot of friends that wrestled and wanted to do something I wouldn’t quit at.” The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Platonov has come a long way, finishing second in the 285-pound weight class at the Feb. 19 IHSAA wrestling state finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Platonov lost to Rochester’s Marshall Fishback 3-2 in the championship match. After beating Columbia City’s Ian Clifford in the first round, Platonov upset New Prairie’s Hunter Whitenack 4-2 in the quarterfinals and Brownsburg’s Leighton Jones 8-5 in the semifinals. Jones (44-3) was ranked No. 1 in the state and Whitenack was unbeaten going into the match. Platonov had lost to Jones earlier in
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Westfield senior Mihail Platonov finished second in IHSAA state wrestling finals. (Photo courtesy of Mihail Platonov)
way to close the gap on some of those kids who are little more experienced or more athletic? He kept his nose down, kept working hard. He didn’t get discouraged. He kept honing his craft. It seems like every day he got better.” Platonov (39-8) had placed second in the sectional, won the regional and was third at semistate.
“His biggest improvement is just being able to score offensively,” Smith said. “When he was younger, it was all about getting matches. This year, he flipped a switch and he could beat anybody. He had the intent to win every match he played. It changed his mind that he wanted to be the best.” Platonov, who moved to Westfield from Riga, Latvia, when he was 6 years old, said summer practices helped him improve this season. “I felt like I had a really rough start but was doing well where it counted, especially going into the postseason,” Platonov said. “I felt like a lot of things came together. My confidence started showing. (I had) trust in my training, my coaches. More than anything, it was my dream. Dreams are made in that stadium, and I needed to take it.” Platonov said he looks forward to the opportunity to wrestle in college but hasn’t made a choice. Platonov said he wants to major in engineering or parks and recreation Senior Braxton Vest, Platonov’s teammate, finished third in the 120-pound class at the state meet. He finished with a 41-7 record.
COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Gardenfest — The 34th annual Gardenfest hosted by the Boone County Master Gardeners will be held on April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. 22 garden-related vendors will sell unique garden art, gifts, flowers, herbs, succulents, native plant seed and other garden items. Gardenfest highlights include a used tool and garden item sale, free soil testing, door prizes throughout the day and expert speakers. Children’s activities, free Q & A and lunch with homemade desserts will also be available. Free native tree seedlings will be given to the first 200 participants. Indiana Lawyer’s annual Leadership in Law Awards — Nominations are being accepted for the Indiana Lawyer’s 2022 Leadership in Law Awards. The deadline for nomination submissions is March 8. For more information, please contact Olivia Covington at 317-472-5230 or ocovington@ibj.com. Traveling Warhol exhibit coming to Eiteljorg Museum — An exhibit on the work and life of Pop Art Icon Andy Warhol is coming to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art from March 12 to Aug. 7. Warhol’s West is a traveling exhibition that explores the fascination Warhol had with the American West and Native Americans. The exhibit will also offer a series of public programs at the Eiteljorg where visitors can learn more about Warhol and his art. Visit eiteljorg.org/events for the full schedule of activities and registration. Zionsville spring Great Banquet — Zionsville Presbyterian Church is hosting its Great Banquet this spring. It is described by the church as a time for fellowship, food and the love and faith in Jesus Christ. The men’s banquet was March 3-6 and the women’s was March 17-20. Interested parties can submit guest applications at zpc. org/great-banquet/, but acceptance is not guaranteed as there is limited availability. Vaccinations are required. Alzheimer’s Association announces 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is announcing plans to host the 2022 Indianapolis Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 1 at IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. The event will be held in partnership with Indy Eleven, Indiana’s professional soccer team. Registration for the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is now open at alz.org/Indiana/walk.
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Zionsville well-represented at Boone County Chamber of Commerce banquet By Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com A Zionsville business and business owner each took home one of the three Boone County Chamber awards at its annual awards banquet on Feb. 17 at The Sixpence in Whitestown. Storen Financial was awarded Business of the Year, and Dr. Nicolas Garn of Zionsville Eyecare won the Empowering Leader of the Year award. Both businesses are in the same building at 1120 W Oak St., in Suites 200 and 100, respectively. The third Boone County Chamber award for Nonprofit of the Year was presented to Friends of Boone County Trails, a group of Boone County residents who promote and strategize for the development of trailways in the community. “The event theme, ‘A Night of the Stars’, truly was perfect in celebrating businesses and individual’s successes during 2021, a year in which we all continued to navigate doing business and life in an ever-changing climate,” Boone County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbi Schultz said. “We witnessed amazing examples of businesses and individual’s dedication to keep looking up, develop a vision and put actions in place, to guide their organization and teams forward and brighten the Boone County community.” Sponsored by Witham Health Services, the Boone County Chamber event presented three chamber awards and five community awards to recognize the 2021 achievements of Boone County Chamber and community members. ON THE COVER: Denise Pierce of DK Pierce in Zionsville celebrates with friends as an award is announced. (Photo courtesy of Lexy Britt of LB Photography)
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Boone County Executive Director Diane Schultz speaks during the Boone County Chamber awards banquet. (Photos courtesy of Lexy Britt of LB Photography)
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Accepting the Business of the Year award on behalf of Storen Financial, from left, Senior Tax Accountant Brian Biggs, Finance & Operations Director Rob Dukes, Tax Services Director Kim Storen, Advisory Services Director Greg Storen and Business Services Director Debbi Kuller.
After winning the Boone County Chamber Impact Award for February 2021, Storen Financial, an independent investment and accounting firm, was automatically entered as one of 12 businesses for the Business of the Year Award. Debbi Kuller, business service director for Storen Financial, said team members at Storen Financial were keeping their fingers crossed leading up to the banquet but weren’t sure about its chances for winning. “There were a lot of amazing businesses that were up for this award, so it’s quite an honor, honestly,” Kuller said. Kuller credits the entire staff at Storen Financial for the achievement. “We are an amazing team, and we have a wonderful work culture,” Kuller said. “The owners take great care of their employees, and the employees take great care of the owners in return by working hard for the company.”
Dr. Nicholas Garn of Zionsville Eyecare accepts his award for Empowering Leader of the Year with his wife Laura, left, and Patient Care Coordinator Team Lead Betsy Brockett.
Dr. Nicholas Garn of Zionsville Eyecare was presented the Empowering Leader of the Year Award. Zionsville Eyecare was also nominated for the Business of the Year Award. Although he’s not sure who nominated him or why, Garn said that he was humbled by the recognition. “Honestly, it’s an honor,” Garn said. “It was kind of out of left field. Looking around that room that night and then getting up on stage to accept the award and seeing all of these great local leaders in the same room as me was extremely humbling and very much so a surprise.” Boone County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Diane Schultz said several individuals nominated Garn and shared why they thought he deserved the award. One of the people who nominated Garn sent the following message to Schultz: “Dr. Garn goes above and beyond for his patients, staff and community. Dr. Garn leads his staff with generosity, kindness, and compassion. He is passionate about eyecare but more compelled by how we see ourselves and the world around us. His view of life and how we live it goes beyond his office.” Kuller echoed the sentiment. “He’s such a great person. It’s very well deserved for him to win that award,” Kuller said.
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Commentary by Terry Anker There are two kinds of people in the world — those who believe that there are two kinds of people and those who do not. On some things we can agree, and on others we won’t. We humans bring our own experience, perspective and baseline personality to each decision and to every interaction. We might “swing for the fences” in one instance only to hold back in another, hoping “to live to fight another day.” The very duality of it all could seem confusing, erratic and inconsistent, but we somehow manage to wrangle our incongruencies into something that could rightly be called an ordered existence. Some of us become risk takers. Our experience has taught us to rely on our abilities and to push boundaries. Others prefer the path more traveled, choosing to trust the accumulated wisdom of those who preceded us. Both approaches are correct. And both are spectacularly wrong. The reckless daredevil learns by frozen digits that mountain climbing is fraught with peril. And the office drone wakes to find themselves at the end of their life, barely lived. If we cannot find our way to a clear choice among the divergent approaches, how can we proceed? Do we hang in the middle, taking some risk but not too much? Do we learn to go with the herd while not following it to slaughter? But if we haven’t taken the big risk, if we haven’t made ourselves completely financially or emotionally vulnerable, have we made full use of this existence God gave us? In our own lives, are we resting too long or pushing too hard? Our greatest moments often come when we walk the tightrope without a safety net, even as it rightly terrifies us. Do we make full use of our gifts in whatever form they take?
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My husband Doo and I recently returned from a West Coast jaunt to visit my twin sister and her family in L.A. We stayed a couple of nights with them and then drove down to Orange County, where we fantasized about retiring to Laguna or Dana Point or one of the other ultra-chic beach communities. Sand, surf and year-round sun? Sure beats the heck out of Indiana winters. And a decent double-wide would only set us back $750,000! Alas, that is the main problem with our dream of moving to Southern California. Real estate prices are crazy. My wombmate’s home is a fourth the size of ours, has a small AstroTurf “lawn” in front and hangs on a cliff side, one heavy rain away from being washed into the valley. And yet, she could list that sucker for three times our suburban two-story with its big, gentle-sloping yard and two-car attached garage. I’m not exaggerating. Zillow confirmed this! But our view is one of gloomy roundabouts and even-gloomier naked trees, not majestic mountains and forested canyons. She’s a short Uber ride from the Pacific, while we’re a grueling 13 hours by minivan from the Atlantic. George Clooney lives in her neighborhood. My kids briefly went to school with the daughter of a WTHR meteorologist. There’s just no comparison. So, yeah, we’re daydreaming of our own Southern California ocean-front place. We’re less than six months away from being empty nesters, after all, and surely our friends and family would come visit. They’ll have to stay in a hotel, of course, as our trailer won’t accommodate guests, but at least the weather and scenery will be beautiful. Peace out.
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CHS graduate Meyer returns to Carmel to perform Elton John songs By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For the past 13 years, Craig A. Meyer’s Elton John tribute show has pretty much been a full-time pursuit. CONCERT Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, he performed about 40 percent of his gigs on cruise ships. He also plays in performing arts centers, festivals, galas, casinos and private parties. “I did a wedding on the campus at the University of Arkansas in October (2021),” he said. “I’ve done a wedding when I made my arrival in a helicopter. I’ve done small private parties. It runs the gamut. Whether I’m performing for 10 or 10,000, they get the same show because I love what I do. “All I’ve wanted to be in life is a working actor, and that’s exactly what I am. I’m blessed people pay me money for something I enjoy doing.” The 1981 Carmel High School graduate will perform his “Remember When Rock Was Young, The Elton John Tribute” show at 8 p.m. March 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Actors Theatre of Indiana is presenting the show. Meyer met ATI co-founder Don Farrell through connections in New York and Atlanta. ‘We became friends and he’s been trying to get me to ATI for the better part of five years,” Meyer said. “It will actually be my first performance in the Indianapolis/Carmel area since I left high school.” Meyer appeared in several shows at CHS and was a member of the Ambassadors mixed show choir. At a young age, Meyer acted in Los Angeles before his family moved to Carmel in the late 1970s. Meyer received his Screen Actors Guild card at age 11. “It was amazing for my sister and I to end up in the program that was run there at Carmel,” Meyer said. “The opportunities were just amazing.” Through the years, Meyer was worked in TV, film and theater. He has performed
‘KINKY BOOTS’ “Kinky Boots” runs through March 27 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?’ Mud Creek Players presents 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. ‘WAIT UNTIL DARK’ Civic Theatre’s production of ‘Wait Until Dark’ runs March 11 through March 26 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. 1964 THE TRIBUTE 1964 The Tribute plays tribute to The Beatles in an 8 p.m. March 11 concert at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thencenterpresents.org.
Craig A. Meyer performs as Elton John in his tribute show. (Photo courtesy of Craig A. Meyer)
in Broadway shows and national tours. He has performed internationally and recorded with Frankie Valli and Barry Manilow. Seventeen years ago, he moved to Atlanta. “I literally backed into this Elton John thing,” he said. “It was not anything I planned on doing.” A woman who performed a Dolly Parton tribute show attended a class he was teaching. “She said there has to be someone there you could be doing,” Meyer said. “I don’t want to go to the elephant graveyard of entertainment and be an impersonator.” Eventually during one of his shows, he performed a couple of Elton John songs on piano. “A dozen people came up and said there was a moment they could hear Elton in my hands and in my voice,” Meyer said. Meyer and a friend picked out some Elton John outfits, and she sent photos and a demo to people she knew in the entertainment industry. “I thought it would be a side hustle with all the things I was doing in Atlanta,”
Meyer said. “In 18 months, I was doing my first show in Vegas. A year after that, I was doing my first symphony show with a 50-piece orchestra. It’s just grown.” Meyer said he has crafted the show to take the audience on an emotional journey. “I put the pressure on, I take the pressure off, so it’s satisfying. It’s not just a bunch of songs strung together,” he said. “Every song in the show has something about it that I enjoy.” He said the best part is when he begins to play the final few songs. “I get to the place where I do ‘Your Song’ and it’s just me and the piano and the audience,” Meyer said. “It’s my favorite moment where if I’ve done my job correctly, it’s this great intimate moment that happens between me and the audience and I know that I’ve landed the plane. “They’ve had a great time and I’ve convinced them that I’m the closest thing they’ll have to seeing Elton John without seeing him.” For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org. For more on Meyer, visit almosteltonjohn. com.
‘MASTERWORKS 4’ Carmel Symphony Orchestra will present the “Masterworks 4” concert, featuring Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3” at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
The Rainbows set for Palladium show editorial@youarecurrent.com The Peanut Butter & Jam series will feature The Rainbows at 10:30 a.m. March 12 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. This group is combination of local musical favorites Mr. Daniel, Ms. Michelle of ShooBeeLoo Music, Ms. Sheila of the Itty Bitty Book Mobile, Mr. Phil, and The Girl Called BOOKS. The group encourages children to dance, sing and play along to original songs and children’s favorites. Tickets are $10 per child, with two free adult admissions included. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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From left, Jay Hemphill, Carly Masterson and Parrish Williams appear in Civic Theatre’s “Wait Until Dark” at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre).
CHS graduate embraces challenge of ‘Wait Until Dark’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This is the biggest challenge Carly Masterson has taken on in her acting career. The Carmel resident plays Suzy, PLAY a blind woman who is terrorized by three criminals in search of a doll in Civic Theatre’s “Wait Until Dark.” “I’ve been acting since I was in high school, and this is completely different from anything I’ve ever done in my life,” the 2015 Carmel High School graduate said. “I’m trying to take all the moments to speak, listen and find what I’m going to say with the use of my body.” The performances are set for March 11-26 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “It definitely spoke to me when I first heard they were putting the show on,” Masterson said. “It’s a very difficult role for obvious reasons. She’s blind and I’m a seeing person. I’ve had a lot of direction from my director as well as trying to play this role as truthful as possible. I’m trying to give her justice for the obstacles she has to face.” The Carmel resident hasn’t seen the movie because she wanted to put her own stamp on the role. “I really want to create on my own views on reading the show for the first time,” she said. “What we’re trying to do is her finding discoveries with her whole body. She focuses on how her body moves in the space.” Masterson said it is one of the most intricate sets she has worked in.
“The director wanted to make it one whole performance with no intermission, but she said, ‘We’ll give Carly a break,’” Masterson said. “The lines aren’t an issue. It’s trying to make her maneuver and to play her truthfully.’ Parrish Williams, a New Palestine resident, plays one of the criminals, Carlino. “The role is beefed up from the original play,” Williams said. “It’s a play I’ve always liked and been interested in. My good friend, (Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director) Michael Lasley, directed this play for Civic. I remembered seeing it then and I was far too young to play any of the roles at that point in time. I remember thinking at some point in time, I’d like to do it. I do a lot at Civic, but I rarely do anything like this. It was an opportunity to play against my typical type.” Williams said he normally plays broad comedic roles or affable characters. He most recently played Santa Claus in “Elf.” Occasionally, he plays a sarcastic character but rarely a bad character. Indianapolis resident Jay Hemphill, the artistic director for Arts for Lawrence, plays Harry Roat Jr., the main villain. “He does get delight out of being the villain,” Hemphill said. “It’s not the act of murder, it’s the leading up to it. He loves the chase. He’s very cat and mouse. He’s very shark-like, stalking. For him, that’s the joy. He could just come in and strangle someone and get the doll. But he’s like, ‘Let’s play the game.’” For more, visit civictheatre.org.
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featured music for the ‘Of Kings and Queens’ concerts is from the Baroque era, so the directors are working with the singers to The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will give help them learn the style necessary for a royal welcome to a new concert program. the performance. It’s a lot of hard work to “The ICC has a learn the necessary articulation and CONCERTS new concert sealight singing, but the singers are son every year, doing a fantastic job with it, and and each concert is planned so that we are excited to showcase all that singers learn new music, develop they have learned since January in new skills and experience new preparation for the performance.” performance opportunities,” ICC The repertoire includes various Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. musical styles, from a traditional Pedde “Although we have done several of Irish lullaby to songs composed by the pieces throughout the ICC’s 36-year hisQueen Lili-Uokalani, the last reigning montory, we’ve never done a concert that has arch of Hawaii. The British monarchy also focused primarily on music of royalty. will be well-represented with several pieces The March 13 “Of Kings and Queens” conperformed for or composed to commemocerts will celebrate royal music through rate royal historical occasions, including the centuries at St. Luke’s United Methodist one composed by King Henry VIII. Church in Indianapolis. The 3 p.m. show will The singers will be complemented by feature beginning and intermediate choirs, strings, percussion and a quartet of herald and the 7 p.m. show will feature the more trumpets. advanced choirs. The ICC also will be featured in the India“The ICC works on many challenging napolis Opera’s March 18-20 “Brundibar” and pieces of music throughout the concert “Vedem” performances at The Toby Theater season so that our singers can reach their at Newfields in Indianapolis. artistic goals,” Pedde said. “Some of the For more, visit icchoir.org/tickets.
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that each concert takes on much more meaning for each individual on stage.” Although De Pue is a fan of each of the Returning to the stage for the first time selected pieces for Masterworks 4, he looks since January, the Carmel Symphony Orforward to one, in particular. chestra is tuning up “Selfishly, I am most excited to CONCERT for its Masterworks perform ‘Scheherezade’ with the 4 concert at the CSO,” he said. “It’s one of the first Palladium at the Center for the Perorchestral works I ever learned and forming Arts. performed as a junior high student, Conducted by CSO Artistic Diand I fell in love with it immediately. rector Janna Hymes, the 7:30 p.m. The music is so descriptive and, of March 12 performance features Beecourse, the solo violin takes on the De Pue thoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3,” role of Scheherezade herself, with a Ginastera’s “Estancia Four Dances” gorgeous and hypnotic melody that and “Scheherezade” by Rimksy-Korsakov. permeates through the entire work.” The performance will be CSO’s first since Tickets begin at $18 and can be purits Jan. 8 Pops Concert featuring Byron chased online at carmelsymphony.org or by Stripling. Four other shows were canceled, calling the Palladium Fifth Third Box Office including the Masterworks 3 concert, beat 317-843-3800. Patrons can save 20 percause of the winter surge of COVID-19. cent on their ticket purchase by the using Not surprisingly, musicians look forward the code CSO20. to returning to the stage. “I hope the audience feels a deeper con“I think all orchestras have a renewed nection to the individuals that make up love and passion for performing for people their orchestra,” De Pue said. “It is rare that live,” said CSO Concertmaster Zach De Pue, a orchestral players are heard individually, violinist. “We have been starved to perform but there are so many solos for every secfor the better part of two years, and I know tion in this program.”
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A visit to Cabbage Key Commentary by Don Knebel Last week, we visited Sanibel, Fla., a favorite winter destination for many Hoosiers. Today, we will visit Cabbage TRAVEL Key, an enjoyable boat day trip from Sanibel or nearby Captiva. Cabbage Key is a 100-acre barrier island in Pine Island Sound about 20 miles northwest of Fort Myers. About 2,500 years ago, the indigenous Calusas began creating a 40-foot-high mound of shells (“midden”) on the island. In 1936, Alan Rinehart, son of best-selling mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart, and his wife, Gratia, purchased the uninhabited island (then Palmetto Key) for a reported $20,000. The Rineharts built a 4,500-square-foot winter house atop the midden about 130 feet from the water. They also built a boathouse, two cottages, a power station and a 6,000-gallon water tower, creating a private tropical paradise. After 34-year-old Gratia, who obtained the property in a divorce, died in 1939, the island was sold. The new owners renamed the island Cabbage Key after its cabbage palm trees and converted the house and cottages into an inn. In 1971, the then-owners obtained a liquor license. For reasons not entirely clear, bar patrons began signing dollar bills and taping them to the walls and ceilings in what had been the Rineharts’ library. The bar became world famous, attracting a number of celebrities, including singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Today, visitors come to roadless Cabbage Key by boat from around the world, most just for lunch or a drink in the bar. About 70,000 dollar bills cover every available space in the bar and an estimated 10,000
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fall off every year, which are donated to children’s charities. During some spring days, the inn’s restaurant serves about 1,000 lunches, most of them its famous large and loaded cheeseburgers. A persistent rumor that Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” was inspired by his visits to Cabbage Key has never been confirmed.
Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.
I can think of a few things off the top of my head that I hope never to use: math, a fire extinguisher, Pepto Bismol and the flotation device on GRAMMAR GUY the bottom of my seat cushion on an airplane. In theory, all of these things are good to have or know about, but you hope you’re never in a situation where they’re necessary for your survival. In the same way, it seems like people avoid using quotation marks correctly. And rightfully so: These punctuation marks look like a pair of commas that have pumped themselves full of helium. But I try to look at it this way: Quotation marks are up there to give your words a high five. Let’s start with the basics. Use quotation marks around dialogue (i.e., something someone says). “I’m still upset Pluto is no longer a planet,” Humphrey remarked. This is an example of a direct quote, so it gets quotation marks. However, consider the following sentence. Humphrey remarked he was still upset Pluto is no longer a planet. This is an example of an indirect quote, so it doesn’t require quotation marks. I like to think of quotation marks as
T-rex fingers, demarcating the words inside as special -- kind of like the lucky underwear you only wear when you want to have an exceptionally awesome day. So, what else gets the quotation mark treatment? In addition to dialogue, AP style instructs us to put quotation marks around the titles of books, songs, television shows, computer games, poems, lectures, speeches and works of art. Do not, however, put quotation marks around the names of magazines, newspapers, the Bible or books that are catalogs of reference materials. Finally, use quotation marks to indicate something is unusual, novel, ironic, or sarcastic. For instance: NASA continues to make us believe in the so-called “moon landing.” For the record, I didn’t say this, but I have a friend (let’s call him “Byron”) who thinks the moon landing is a hoax. Byron uses ironic and sarcastic quotation marks all the time when referring to the various conspiracy theories to which he subscribes.
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Systems Engineer. Carmel, IN. Analyze customer requirements to develop product requirements for automotive ADAS/AD Radar, LiDAR, and Vision systems. Generate Bill of Materials and perform cost-tradeoff analyses. Transform customer or product requirements into a total systems solution which meets scheduling, technical and cost constraints. Work with other engineering competencies to select design concepts and determine development resource, cost, and timing. Present the quote package documentation to engineering management for approval. Perform competitive assessments by comparing Aptiv technology to market technology to identify cost improvement/performance enhancement opportunities. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering and one year of experience with designing automotive radar and ECU products, developing product schematics and creating PCB layouts, conducting peer design review, performing cost-tradeoff analyses, bench level debugging/testing/prototyping, product benchmarking, performing worst case circuit analysis, PSPICE, BoM optimization tool, and dxdDesigner/dxAssembly Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032. Ref: 70842A.
Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.
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