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no longer has the roles and responsibilities for what he is doing. Also, she never told us who is taking over those roles and responZionsville Mayor Emily Styron filed a lawsibilities. I reached out to her, and I reached suit against the Zionsville Town Council one out to the HR department and was told they day afwould not be available to TOWN NEWS ter the me to discuss this matter, counnor would they be available cil’s unanimous decision to in the future to discuss this deny her formal request to matter.” demote Zionsville Fire Dept. Styron did not respond Chief James VanGorder, to requests to comment for asking a judge to clarify this story. Styron VanGorder whether the town’s mayor On March 16, Styron filed has the authority to demote certain a lawsuit seeking a judicial determiupper-level policy making positions, nation of the authority of the town’s including the Zionsville fire chief, mayor to demote upper-level policy without the approval of the town making positions, including the chief council. of the Zionsville Fire Dept., without Zionsville Town Council President the approval of the town council. Josh Garrett said Styron asked Styron’s decision to seek judicial Garrett to demote VanGorder because of determination relates to her and the performance-related allegations but that town council’s conflicting interpretations of councilors found no evidence to support her Zionsville’s 2014 reorganization resolution. claims. The mayor’s administration and the The resolution created the town’s elected town council declined to elaborate further on mayor position — Zionsville is one of two the allegations, calling the situation a human Indiana towns with a mayor — and outlined resources matter. the roles and powers of the town’s mayor Shortly after the meeting, Styron met with and town council. VanGorder to inform him he would be placed The town’s reorganization resolution on a one-week, paid administrative leave. states “all rights and responsibilities asWhen he returns, VanGorder was informed signed by Indiana law to the town executive by Styron he would work as a type of project or town council president in his or her manager, reporting directly to the town’s executive capacity are transferred to, and mayor and deputy mayor, Garrett said. are rights and responsibilities of, the mayor. Amand Vela, the town’s public information Powers include the ability to appoint memofficer, stated VanGorder’s duties would bers to and remove from boards, utilities and change and that ZFD Deputy Chief of Fire Pre- commissions, which were the power of the vention Josh Frost would take on “additional town council president prior to this reorganiresponsibilities within his current role.” zation.” It also states that provisions of the “The mayor handed (VanGorder) a letter 2014 reorganization resolution “control over that stated while he is still the fire chief, he state law and any conflicting item in (the no longer has any of the roles or responsibiltown’s) 2010 reorganization (resolution).” ities he previously had; he would be given a The reorganization resolution also states, new job description in the future; his office “The Mayor must have the approval of a was going to be moved out of the fire depart- majority of the town council before the execment, and he was escorted out of the buildutive may discharge a department head, with ing,” Garrett said. “I, as council president, the exception of the superintendent of parks sent a letter of protest to the mayor because and recreation, which requires approval of while she is still calling him the fire chief, the Board of Park and Recreation.” she has effectively demoted him because he Zionsville’s mayor is granted executive
power in the resolution and the ability to appoint department heads, who are under the jurisdiction of the mayor, with the exception of the superintendent of parks and recreation. Styron, according to the suit, believes, as a corollary to the power of appointment, the mayor has the authority to demote the town’s chief of police and fire department to the position he or she occupied prior to the appointment as chief. “There is a fundamental disagreement between the executive branch and the legislative branch in Zionsville over the authority of the mayor to decide who should lead a Town department,” Styron stated in a press release. “I believe the result of this legal action will provide clarity to my administration and to all future mayors of Zionsville about whether or not a mayor has the ability to select their own leadership team to run town departments. There must be no ambiguity.” Garrett said he and the town council found Styron’s decision to file the lawsuit “concerning” and “disappointing” and that her decision to effectively demote VanGorder goes against the town’s reorganization resolution. “When she didn’t get the answer she wanted, she chose to act unilaterally and file a lawsuit against us,” Garrett said. Garrett said Styron and her administration gave VanGorder a positive performance review when she was first elected but that “something happened six months into her office that she went from a supporter to wanting to get rid of him — I wasn’t there, so I don’t know what those details are.” Late last year, Styron approached Garrett and then-council vice president Bryan Traylor concerning VanGorder. Garrett said Styron recommended VanGorder be demoted. The town council, because of the severity of the claims, requested evidence to support Styron’s allegations and held three executive sessions to discuss the matter. The council deemed Styron’s evidence to be insufficient, leading to its unanimous vote to deny Styron’s motion to demote VanGorder. Garrett said the town council received more than 100 emails and phone calls supporting VanGorder.
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Health officials predict vaccine eligibility for all adults soon By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com State health officials predict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open to all Indiana adults in coming weeks after the federal government signaled it would PANDEMIC require all states to grant eligibility to all adults by May 1. Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said, based on communications from the federal government, Indiana, in addition to all other states, would likely receive “large shipments of vaccine by the last week of March and into April.” “The government has given us the indication that this is hopefully going to be a short-lived process,” Box said. “So hopefully the vaccine is going to open to (all adults) at that time.” Indiana opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to Hoosiers
ages 45 and older March 16, but Hoosiers in their 40s and 50s have been slow to register appointments to receive a vaccine, state health officials said. As of March 17, 72 percent of Hoosiers ages 80 and older had received a vaccine or had scheduled an appointment to receive a vaccine; 75 percent of Indiana residents ages 70-79, 63 percent ages 60-69, and 43 percent ages 50-59 had done the same. In the first two days of being granted eligibility, 23 percent of Hoosiers ages 45-49 had been vaccinated or had scheduled an appointment. Box said it is critical eligible Hoosiers get vaccines, calling the state’s situation a race between the vaccines and the variants of the new coronavirus, many of which have been found to be more contagious. Box said immunizations are the best way to establish herd immunity — when approximately 70-80 percent of a population is immune to the virus — and that without sufficient vaccine uptake, variants could continue to cause case spikes and prolong
the pandemic. “Herd immunity is important because that is how we protect individuals who can’t get vaccinated,” Box said during a March 17 virtual press briefing. “That can be newborn children or people who have certain diseases or who have allergies to the (vaccines). Between the number of people infected — which we don’t know how long that lasts, so we can’t rest on that; you still need to get your immunization — and the number of people who get immunizations, we know that there will be a point when we have plenty of immunizations and vaccines, and what we’re really looking to do is to encourage more people to get out and get their vaccine.” As of March 17, nearly 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered in Indiana, and nearly 20 percent of the state’s population had received a COVID-19 vaccination. More than 870,000 Indiana residents had been fully vaccinated, nearly 12.7 percent of the state’s population.
Traders Point Christian Schools launches Scholar Project 2.0 news@currentinzionsville.com Traders Point Christian Schools officials plan to expand opportunities for students through a new initiative EXPANSION called Scholar Project 2.0. In 2019, the school launched a strategic campaign that focused on preparing and equipping students for academic achievement. Scholar Project 2.0 is an extension of the campaign and aims to train scholars and increase academic rigor across all grade levels. The project is part of a multi-phase investment from a private donor totaling $1.5 million during the next five years. The first phase of the investment will be designated for AP or dual-course offerings in physics, social sciences and business. TPCS officials also plan to fill seven new positions, including a director of curriculum and academic achievement, college and career guidance, two designated reading specialists and three upper school instructors. TPCS is on a 25-acre campus in Whitestown. Fully accredited with more than 550 students from six counties, the school offers private Christian education for stu-
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dents in early childhood through 12th grade. TPCS is in its second year of its Schools Within a School model, which provides high school students the opportunity to choose a specific path for graduation in addition to their Core40 or Honors diploma.
Options include the School of Applied Sciences, the School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the School of Biomedical Sciences. Each school provides specialized curriculum and hands-on educational experiences that lead to a seal of distinction
on the student’s diploma upon graduation. All students, regardless of their graduation track, can earn a certificate of leadership through Traders Point. A school with an emphasis on teaching from a biblical worldview, Traders Point continues to grow. In the past four years, the school has completed multiple campus expansions, including Witham Field in 2017, the Reed Athletic Center for strength and conditioning in 2019 and a 14,000-squarefoot junior high facility that opened in October 2020. Plans also are in the works for a new baseball complex as part of the school’s pursuit for a championship-contending athletics program. In addition, TPCS also has entered into a partnership with Republic Airways and LIFT Academy. The LIFT Academy Aviation Center is housed on the second floor of the upper school and provides a classroom for cockpit experience. Students interested in pursuing a career in aviation are given opportunities to earn flight hours while still in school and preferred positioning to enter the workforce through Republic Airways.
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Pandemic causes architect to rethink house design By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Architect Todd Rottmann, a Zionsville resident and co-owner of Rottmann Collier Architects, knows the RENOVATION challenges of working from home. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, having a home office was a benefit for Todd and his family. A patio for cookouts was a plus, too. But now, because of the pandemic, people have begun coveting home office space and long to spend more time outside, making the spaces more essential, Todd said. Architects are seeing an increase in demand for remodeling projects inside and outside of homes — something Todd has personal experience with. His wife, Sherry, works from home, and the couple’s four kids began e-learning because of the pandemic. The family knew some changes would need to be made to accommodate their new daily schedules. Todd needed a place to work when he couldn’t be in the office, and working at the dining room table wasn’t a practical solution. He needed not only space but a quiet place to host virtual meetings and talk to clients on the phone without interruption. Todd’s solution was to convert a wide hallway leading to the house’s main bedroom into a workstation for himself and Sherry. After closing off the hallway from the rest of the house with a barn door crafted from two salvaged historic doors, several countertops were perched on top of filing cabinets to create a private office. “Building the desks in my hallway was super easy and only took a day,” Todd
stated in an email. “I used cabinets and countertops from IKEA and connected them together with adhesive pads.” But the biggest changes to the Rottmanns’ home was addressing the house’s exterior. Because family members were spending more time at home, they decided to install a backyard pool and convert the home’s sunroom into a multi-use space. They installed new floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors around the sunroom, which can slide open to convert the space into an outdoor pavilion for family gatherings and pool days. A table in the room functions as a desk, a dining room table and a buffet, Todd stated. “I definitely think more people will take on these types of projects since many people don’t want to move, yet their house isn’t working for them in this new normal,” Todd said. “Many companies are changing their office policies to allow more flexibility in where their employees work, so there will continue to be more pressure on the house to serve as an office even after the pandemic is not a major concern anymore.” And it’s not only homeowners considering new ways to use existing space. Onyx+East, a real estate developer that builds townhomes and condos throughout the Indianapolis metropolitan area and Carmel, sought out Todd to incorporate more work/ study areas inside its residences and create more private outdoor spaces with balconies, rooftop decks and courtyards. “My advice to others would be to think creatively,” Todd said. “Look at how each room is actually used and see which spaces are underutilized and which functions could co-exist in the same room.
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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Witham Health Services receives the 2021 Women’s Choice Award — Witham Health Services was named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety by Women’s Choice Award, which recognizes hospitals with the highest safety ratings for safe surgery practices and lowest rates for complications and infections. The award signifies Witham Health Services is in the top 4 percent of 4,542 U.S. hospitals for patient safety in safe surgery practices and lower rates for complications and infections. Health care has made significant strides in patient safety in recent years, according to the hospital, and hospital-acquired conditions have declined resulting in fewer patient deaths, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Hospital-acquired conditions are those that a patient develops while in the hospital being treated for something else. F.C. Tucker welcomes three professionals to its management team — The F.C. Tucker Co. recently welcomed three new professionals to its management team. Karey Bredemeyer, Keith Shepherd and Chris Stotle have all joined the company in key roles since December. Bredemeyer joined as vice president of agent development in January. Shepherd joined F.C. Tucker as director of business development and recruitment in February. Stotle serves as the company’s vice president of human resources and joined the company in December 2020. BCSSI seeks entries for seventh annual Art and Photography Contest — Boone County Senior Services, Inc., will host their 7th annual Art and Photography Contest, which is to be held in celebration of Older Americans Month in May. Boone County residents ages 60 and older are invited to submit their entries in the following categories: painting (amateur or advanced) and photography (natural or computer-enhanced). The artwork will be submitted April 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Public Library, at 104 E. Washington St., Lebanon. The artwork will be judged and hung April 29 with results available at the opening of the exhibition from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the public from April 30 through May 27. Each artist is entitled to enter one piece only. No entry fee or pre-registration is required. For complete contest rules or general inquiries, contact Anita Bowen at 765-4825220 or 317-873-8939 or by e-mail at bcssi@ booneseniors.org.
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Benner, 72, retired in June 2020 as senior vice president for corporate, community and public relations for Pacers Sports Bill Benner didn’t know what to make & Entertainment and executive director of of a text message from CBS analyst Seth the Pacers Foundation. Davis. Not completely retired, Benner BASKETBALL “I said, ‘If it’s hosts the “Inside Indiana Sports” the real Seth segment on the statewide “Inside Davis, I’ll call you back,’” Benner Indiana Business with Gerry Dick” said. television program. Davis, the U.S. Basketball Benner covered more than 20 Writers Association president, NCAA Final Fours. delivered good news, telling the “I covered the (Olympic) Dream Benner longtime Geist resident that he Team in Barcelona in 1992,” he had been named to the 2021 U.S. Bassaid. “I’m proud of what I got to cover in ketball Writers Association Hall of Fame terms of international basketball. I covclass. Malcolm Moran, the USBWA execuered Brazil upsetting the U.S. in the Pan tive director and Zionsville resident who Am Games (in Indianapolis in 1987).” has known Benner for several years, Four years later, he went to Cuba as joined Davis on the call. Purdue’s Gene Keady coached the U.S. “I was emotional,” Benner said. “I was Pan Am team. He covered three Olympics thrilled. I thanked Malcolm, especially, for Games. having a long memory to remember when “I covered Damon (Bailey) when he won I was actually a daily basketball writer. the high school championship in front Malcolm very kindly said he couldn’t beof 41,000 (at the Hoosier Dome in 1990),” lieve I hadn’t been inducted already and it Benner said. was an oversight.” Covering the Indiana/Purdue rivalry Benner, who was the USBWA president when IU coach Bob Knight and Keady from 1998 to 1999, left the Indianapolis were at the controls was unparalleled. Star in 2001 after 33 years as a sports “You can talk about Duke/North Carolina writer and columnist. He served as sports and Louisville/Kentucky, but when Knight columnist at the Indianapolis Business and Keady were there, there was nothing Journal from 2001 to 2013. like walking into Assembly Hall or Mackey “It’s a capstone on my career,” said Arena,” he said. Benner, who was inducted into the InBenner chronicled when unbeaten Indidiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters ana won the NCAA title in 1976 and Keith Association Hall of Fame in 2017. Smart hit the shot to lift Indiana UniversiBenner said it’s special to have peers ty to the 1987 NCAA championship. Another look back at his body of work and highly highlight was when Reggie Miller scored regard it. As he looks on the names in the eight points in 8.9 seconds as the Indiana USBWA Hall of Fame, he is humbled. Pacers rallied to beat the host New York “There are some sports writing giants Knicks in a 1995 playoff game. in that Basketball Writers Hall of Fame,” He covered the Pacers’ first game in he said. Market Square Arena and was there for The tentative plan is for the USBWA to Indiana’s first and only trip to the NBA conduct a virtual induction during the Finals in 2000. NCAA Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis this Benner and his wife, Sherry, moved to year and then hopefully honor the 2020, Geist in 1988. Their daughters, Allison and 2021 and 2022 inductees in person at the Ashley, both graduated from Hamilton 2022 Final Four in New Orleans. Southeastern High School.
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New Whitestown yoga studio receives microloan funding – The Town of Whitestown, in partnership with the Boone County Economic Development Corp., awarded a microloan to Honor Yoga via the corporation’s Propel Program, the first Whitestown business to be awarded funding through the program. The Boone County EDC’s Propel Program is a microloan program that provides funding to small businesses and start-ups in Boone County. In addition, the program offers small business assistance through coaching, IT, and marketing support. Honor Yoga is now open at 7117 Whitestown Parkway in Whitestown after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the business’ open date by nearly a year. For more about the Propel Program, visit betterinboone.org/propel. Indianapolis Road will close April 1 – The Indiana Dept. of Transportation announced Indianapolis Road would close on or after April 1 just south of C.R. 550 S. The road will be closed to allow the contractor to remove an old box culvert over Etter Creek and build a new reinforced concrete slab bridge. A detour will follow S.R. 267 to Albert S. White Drive, Perry Worth Road, Whitestown Parkway and back. INDOT expects a 100-day closure, and the road is anticipated to reopen, July 9, 2021. Boone County Basketball Hall of Fame announces scholarship recipients – The Boone County Basketball Hall of Fame announced three Boone County senior basketball players would be awarded $500 scholarships. Nathan Childress, a 2019 graduate of Zionsville Community High School; BenjaminWeidner, a 2020 graduate of ZCHS; and Jillian Algate, a 2020 graduate of Traders Point Christian Schools’ upper school, were all named recipients of the hall’s scholarships. Zionsville Food Pantry Partners with Meijer’s Simply Give campaign – The Zionsville Food Pantry, located at Zionsville Presbyterian Church, at 4775 W. 116th St., has partnered with the Meijer store at 6650 Whitestown Parkway for the company’s Simply Give campaign, which aims to stock neighborhood food pantries. The campaign runs through April 10, and Meijer will match any donation made during the campaign. On April 3, Meijer will double their match. Donation cards are available at the store. For more, email foodpantry@ zpc.org.
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More central Indiana residents have started rowing OUTDOOR RECREATION as a hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic, Indianapolis Rowing Center Director and head coach Becca Kimball said. “Our juniors program grew a lot this fall,” Kimball said. “We had a lot of new kids. We are really excited about that growth, and we are looking to continue to grow our adult program. It has really all been growing a lot in the past year.” Kimball said increased interest in the sport could likely be attributed, at least in part, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An outdoor activity, rowing is a safer alternative to many other sports during the pandemic, Kimball said. To ensure participants’ safety, the center, which is based out of a boathouse in Eagle Creek Park southwest of Zionsville, requires masks be worn any time participants are not in boats. Equipment is sanitized after each use. Kimball said the center reported
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“zero COVID problems” during summer and fall of 2020 while practicing mitigation efforts. During the fall and spring, the center offers a competitive youth program for seventh — through 12th-grade students yearround. More than 80 kids from 28 different Indianapolis-area schools are registered in the program. The center also offers weeklong youth summer camps every summer where instructors teach children how to row. In addition, the center offers bimonthly
adult classes, recreational adult rowing and independent sculling — rowing with two oars — for those who pass a test. “The great part about rowing is everyone who starts is new,” Kimball said. “It’s not like something people have been playing since they were 4 years old, like soccer. Everyone who comes to the center for the first time is a brand-new, novice rower, so they learn everything the need to learn, whether you’re 12 years old or you’re 70 years old.” For more, visit indyrowing.org.
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Zionsville announces police promotions news@currentinzionsville.com Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron and Zionsville Police Chief Michael Spears promoted police officers Lt. Bradley Kiefer, ZPD Sgt. Thomas Lucas, Sgt. Tessa Potts and Sgt. Joshua Samuelson. They are the department’s first merit-based promotions since 2017. “I am proud of these officers and their commitment to our police department and the citizens of Zionsville,” Spears stated. “I have confidence they will contribute to the success of our town in their new assignments.” Kiefer was hired by the Zionsville Police Dept. on April 8, 2008 and promoted to sergeant in 2017. As part of his new assignment, Kiefer will serve as night shift “B” lieutenant. He also serves as honor guard commander, a defensive tactics/use of force instructor and crime scene investigator. He is attending the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. Leadership Academy. Previously, Kiefer served as the Boone County Crisis
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There is nothing more finicky than a female bluebird. They are particularly picky about where they PLAIN TALK nest. There are a dozen or more websites that offer plans for bluebird houses. All masterpieces of engineering precision. Measurements are exact, with the implication that if even one specification is slightly off, the female will reject it. I’ve also been told she will inspect several potential nesting areas before picking one and moving in. I don’t have a bluebird house, but I did cobble together a basic birdhouse that I found on a website for Cub Scout projects a few years ago. I hung it in the Japanese maple tree in our front yard. Surprisingly, the first visitors were a pair of bluebirds. I was excited to think that all these bluebird experts were wrong, and I was going to have a pair move into my little cookie-cutter birdhouse. For several days I smugly watched as the birds arrived at the house, went inside one at a time and then flew away. I thought any day the female would start toting in twigs and grass for her nest. Then one day they didn’t come back. Meanwhile, a pair of wrens dropped by, liked what they saw and moved in. A week later, the bluebirds returned for another look. Big mistake. Within seconds, the male wren showed up, screaming, and drove the hapless bluebirds off. I watched in amazement as they flew to a nearby tree and sat there while the female chat-
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tered loudly at the male. I got the feeling it was all his fault, and she was letting him know it. There was just that one skirmish. The bluebirds didn’t return, and I settled in to watch the wrens. The two worked together to build the nest. When the female laid her eggs, the male constantly brought her things to eat. I guess all expectant mothers just naturally have big appetites. Things shifted into high gear once the babies hatched. Both parents flew at high speed back and forth feeding the youngsters. I could hear them chirping endlessly. Then one day, the kids were grown, and they all flew away. In the fall, I took the birdhouse down and cleaned out the old nest. Come spring, I hung it back in the tree. Then the bluebirds returned. Once again, they spent several days inspecting and debating. Once again, the female ultimately nixed it, and they left. And once again, the wrens moved in a short time later and raised a family. Last week, I hung the house again. Within days — you guessed it — the bluebirds were back checking things out. And once more, after a few days, they disappeared without a word. I’m expecting the wrens to show up any day now.
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ZIONSVILLE Project: CR 400 S. widening Location: The project is Project: North-South partially funded by develConnector Location: The final elCONSTRUCTION oper-provided funds, and completes a widening of CR ement to begin on the 400 S. from CR 875 E. to CR project is the new, two-lane 800 E. The road is expected to close to roundabout on Oak Street at CR 850 E., through traffic, but closure dates have not also known as Cooper Road. While Oak been announced. Street is planned to remain open to traffic Expected completion: Spring 2021 throughout this phase, CR 850 E. will close Project: CR 500 S. widening south of the intersection for approximateLocation: The project is similar to the CR ly 30 days during construction. This is due 400 S. project in that it widens and resurto the change in elevation; the roundabout faces CR 500 S. from CR 875 E. to approxiwill be higher than the cross-street, so a mately 0.4 miles west. A full road closure temporary access cannot be provided. is anticipated. Expected completion: The closure dates Expected completion: Summer 2021 have not been announced yet, but the project is expected to be complete this summer.
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Expected completion: Work is expected to begin on or after April 5 and last for 60 days. Project: New roundabout Location: 111th Street at Westfield Boulevard Expected completion: Work is expected to begin on or after May 3. Project: Burial of overhead lines Location: Guilford Road between Grand Boulevard and Main Street Expected completion: The city has not released a project timeline. Project: Sanitary sewer and water line upgrades Location: Smokey Row Road Expected completion: Work is expected to begin on or after May 3 and last for 30 days.
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Project: Sidewalk installation and drainage upgrades Location: Shoshone Drive and Oswego Road Expected completion: Work is expected to begin in May and last 60 days. Project: Culvert reconstruction Location: Westfield Boulevard south of 116th Street. A full road closure is planned. Expected completion: Work is expected to begin July 4 and last for 35 days. Project: Median and multi-use path installation Location: Range Line Road between Carmel Drive and 116th Street Expected completion: Work is expected to begin in the fall and last 100 days. Project: New roundabout Location: 111th Street and College Avenue Expected completion: Work is expected to begin on or after Sept. 6 and last 60 days.
OBITUARY Robert Lausen Montgomery, 97, passed away peacefully at his Indianapolis home on March 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughters Nancy Montgomery (Leonard Lombard) of New York City and Karen Montgomery of Silicon Valley, Calif.; grandsons Robert Kirkpatrick and Eric Rall; granddaughter Christina Boekeloo; and great grandchildren Aurelia and Cedric. Robert was pre-deceased by daughter Zonda Ann (Zonnie) and son John. Robert was born in Duluth, Minn., on April 28, 1923. His parents were Maude Lausen and Alan Grant Montgomery; and his siblings were Aileen, Margaret (Peg), Francis (Bud), and Donald. It was his Sunday school teacher, Helen Weygant, who became his lifelong mentor and instilled in him the love of language and literature. In 1941, at the age of 18, Robert joined the U.S. Army, serving with the Rangers in northern Africa and Italy, including the famous battle at Monte Casino. After sustaining serious injuries, he was sent to Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. While recuperating, he decided life was so precious that while most people live by accident, he would live his life on purpose. There he gave radio broadcasts interviewing celebrities like Bob Hope, who visited the hospital. Back in Duluth in 1946, Robert earned his GED and then studied speech and music at Duluth State Teachers College, now the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He hosted a classical radio program, “Music for Better Listening” at the university, where his original
comedic play, “Grammatical Amour,” was a smashing success. Robert then earned his master’s degree in sociology and mass communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1949, he married Zonda Miller of Duluth (They had three daughters.) Joining the speech faculty at the University of Oregon-Eugene, Robert created staging-in-the-round for Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The production also featured an early form of surround sound in his “Sound Theater.” In 1951, in Richmond, Virginia, Robert worked in sales and production in the early days of television. His next position was on the faculty of the speech and radio department at Butler University in Indianapolis, where he grew WAJC-FM from 700 watts to 50,000 watts, making it a major classical station in the city. During the 1960s and ’70s, he was active in politics, leading campaigns for governors Roger D. Branigin and Edgar D. Whitcomb, and for Sen. Vance Hartke. He also campaigned for Vice President Hubert Humphrey and for John F. Kennedy. In 1960, Robert went to Washington to interview for the under secretary of agriculture in the Kennedy administration. In 1965, he went to work with Ruben Advertising, later Ruben Montgomery, which won the accounts of Indianapolis Power & Light, American Fletcher National Bank (later Bank One), and Coca Cola’s regional bottler. Then, as MZD with Robert as chairman and CEO, the agency was the largest in the state for 15 years. Robert named the Fourwinds Lakeside Inn &
Marina and The Pointe real estate development, both of Bloomington. He also named Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis, all in the early 1970s. In 1974, he sued the federal government as a stand against President Richard Nixon abandoning the gold standard in 1971, such that paper money was no longer backed by precious metals. In 1975, he helped found the Indianapolis Opera and sat on its Board of Directors. Ever the Renaissance man, Robert, with Zonda, produced the patriotic bicentennial concert (1776) at Market Square Arena performed by 5,000-student choirs, bands, and orchestras. The subsequent Statue of Liberty concert (1984) raised money for its centennial conservation-restoration. Guest speakers included “The Dukes of Hazzard” actor John Schneider and Olympic gold sprinter Wilma Rudolph. Robert also was involved in the 1985 discovery and aftermath of the treasure cargo of the lost Spanish galleon “Atocha,” which sank during a hurricane in 1622. Artifacts from the world’s most valuable shipwreck first were exhibited at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Robert was very active in Toastmasters, Rotary Club, radio broadcasting, and the Kiwanis Club, which awarded him “Man of the Year” honor. He received several honorary doctorate degrees, including those from the University of Indianapolis and Indiana Wesleyan University. As the author of many motivational and business books, Robert wrote titles such as “Get High on Yourself: Get On to Life” (1977), “Making Time Your Money Machine” (1990), “The Future Machine: Process for Projecting Your Company’s Future” (1993), “The Secret
to Finding and Selling Ideas” (1997), and “Be Strategic or Die: The Art of Altering Probabilities into Possibilities” (1998). Robert enjoyed the years with his beloved wife Dolores of Indianapolis since they married in 1985. They always liked spending time with their special dogs, Angel and Jackson (Putzy). He did remain lifelong friends with Zonda. His interests included meeting and talking with people, auctions, golf, hunting for golf balls and coins, mining, rocks and gems, music, education, public speaking, teaching, philosophy, reading and writing and learning every day of his life. He was a constant achiever and a lover of life. Finally, Robert was famous for a number of quotes, among them: “The three most important questions you will ever have to face: Why me? Why here? Why now?” “The universe can stretch your mind, but your mind is so unique that, when properly used, it can stretch the universe.” “It would have been different if God had worked on the seventh day. You would not have been necessary. Isn’t it great to know that He had enough faith in you to leave this earth, this universe in your hands and that He trusted you with His spirit?” “The question is: Do you have the courage to try?” Dolores would like to thank the medical personnel and caregivers of the Indianapolis Veteran Affairs Medical Center and of the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcome for Seasons Hospice at 2629 Waterfront Parkway East Drive, Suite 375, Indianapolis, IN 46214.
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Community rallies around Zionsville family after accidental drowning By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarcurrent.com The Chisholms’ lives changed when the family’s two year old twin toddlers — Lainey and Levi — suffered a non-fatal drowning accident Nov. 28, 2020, in an indoor pool at a friend’s house. Staff at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital were able to revive the children and save their lives. Lainey made a full recovery and was discharged Dec. 6, 2020, but Levi’s recovery from an anoxic brain injury is taking much longer. In the months following the accident, the Zionsville community has stepped up to support the family, most recently with Lunges for Levi. The morning of March 13, CrossFit Zionsville hosted Lunges for Levi, which raised more than $20,000 in donations for Meagan, 35, and Scott Chisholm, 37, their two oldest children, Connor, 6, Charley, 5, and their twin toddlers. During the event, participants were asked to walk, run or, as most did, lunge 1.13 miles as a sign of support for Lainey and Levi, whose birthdays are January 13. The idea was inspired by Meagan’s nearly daily exercise routine. As often as her schedule allows, Meagan walks or runs 1.13 miles — time she uses to think about and pray for Levi, who has begun breathing on his own but has not fully recovered. Others have found their own way of expressing solidarity by setting alarms at 1:13 p.m. every day to say a prayer for Levi, Meagan said. The gesture began when Lainey and Levi were hospitalized. At 1:13 p.m., the Chisholms and hospital staff would link hands and join in prayer to form a human chain between the two separate rooms Lainey and Levi were in, creating a sense the two were together even when they were apart, Meagan said. “I don’t think anybody could survive a tragedy like this without their faith,” Meagan said. “We really have turned to God through this time. The power of prayer is what is really getting us through.” At Lunges for Levi, dozens of local businesses contributed by donating items and services for an auction. T-shirts were sold, and financial donations were taken.
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The Chisholms’ lives changed when the family’s twin 2-year-old toddlers — Lainey, left, and Levi — accidently drowned on Nov. 28, 2020. (Submitted photo)
Central Indiana resident participate in Lunges for Levi March 13.
“We are in the process of finding treatments and therapies that will bring our son back,” Meagan said. “The community has rallied around us since the moment they learned of the accident with prayers, with supporting our children and our families through meals, and then from the yellow
ribbons on mailboxes around Zionsville to the prayer vigils that were held (for) this Lunges for Levi event, which (it) was absolutely incredible that the entire community came together to donate the auction items and support and bid on the items. All the help financially, it is overwhelming, and it just confirms that Zionsville is the best community to live in.” Meagan said she and her family would never be able to properly thank or repay the community for its support but that “they have changed us forever.” “They are really giving us the chance to fight for our son,” Meagan said. As of March 16, the Chisholms were in Orlando, where Levi was receiving therapy at an MNRI Family Conference, a weeklong event that specializes in a type of therapy for children who have suffered a trauma. The therapy specifically aims to restore primary movements and reflexes. The family has pursued hyperbaric oxygen treatments, stem cell therapy and inno-
Julie Jackson, a friend of the Chisholms, organized Lunges for Levi to collect donations from businesses in and near Zionsville to support the family. “We just wanted to help them,” Jackson said.” This community has (shown) an outpouring of love from everything from donating a plane ride to New Orleans to different types of treatments they are trying to do. The treatments they are trying to do are a little alternative and, obviously, not covered by insurance, so we want to do what we can to support them and show our love. And the community has done a great job.” Ali Ott, owner of CrossFit Zionsville, said the gym has held many fundraisers in the past, so when Jackson approached him with the idea of hosting a fundraiser for Levi and the Chisholms, he happily agreed. “It was a no-brainer to do something to help out,” Ott said. “From the time we decided to pull the trigger and do this, just about every business in Zionsville has helped out. I’ve had people from other gyms in other states reach out wanting to make donations and help out.” T-shirts were made to celebrate the event. They can be bought at crossfitzionsville.com/lunges-forlevi/, and all proceeds will go to the family. Financial donations can be made through the gym’s website or at gofundme.com/f/levi-amp-lainey-chisholm-prayers-for-a-miracle, a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $366,000 for the family, as of press time. Other T-shirts and merchandise can be bought through outshinelabels.com/collections/levi to support the family, as well.
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A family operation: Reynolds Farm Equipment continues to expand By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Although Reynolds Farm Equipment has grown substantially since Mac and Arlene Reynolds started the company in 1955, the founders’ grandson, Mike Lawson, said the business retains its family values. Reynolds Farm Equipment was launched after Mac Reynolds, who worked in the dairy industry, and was approached by the owner of a local John Deere business about purchasing the business. Mac decided to do so. “They had been in farming and done the dairy business, but they never ran a business,” said Lawson, who manages the company’s public relations. “But they were very honed into their Christianity and faith and prayed about the decision and went into business. They started out with about five employees in December 1955.” The original Reynolds Farm Equipment was on 116th Street west of Interstate 69. The business operated out of that location until the Fishers store at 126th Street and Ind. 37 was built in 1972. “From there, we had gotten a couple
Mac and Arlene Reynolds started Reynolds Farm Equipment in 1955. (Submitted photo)
other locations as we grew the business,” Lawson said. In the 1990s, Reynolds Farm Equipment began experimenting in the John Deere golf and turf division and the construction divi-
sion but discontinued in 1996. “At that point, we were expanding and we bought into a group of dealerships made up of us and two other John Deere dealers around the area at the time with Indy Trac-
tor, and each business still had Reynolds farm equipment,” Lawson said. “That lasted six or seven years, and we decided to split those apart from Indy Tractor.” After splitting from Indy Tractor, Reynolds Farm Equipment built a new headquarters at U.S. 31 and 276th Street in Atlanta, Ind. It operates dealerships in Fishers, Lebanon, Mooresville and Muncie. “It’s always been about family,” Lawson said. “It was about being able to sell an excellent product backed by great service and fair prices, but we always pride ourselves on treating customers as one of our own. Our customers are our friends.” Mac Reynolds died in 2008, and Arlene Reynolds died in 2013. For more on Reynolds Farm Equipment, visit reynoldsfarmequipment.com.
“It’s always been about family. It was about being able to sell an excellent product backed by great service and fair prices, but we always pride ourselves on treating customers as one of our own. Our customers are our friends.” – MIKE LAWSON, REYNOLDS FARM EQUIPMENT
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GARBAGE CAN CLEANING Our curbside garbage bin cleaning service is easy, quick, and affordable— Bin Scrub can seamlessly fit into any family’s routine. Clean, Sanitize and Deodorize the dirtiest part of your home! Bin Scrub currently serves the North Side of Indianapolis; including the suburbs of Zionsville, Carmel, Westfield, Whitestown, Noblesville & Fishers. Sit back, relax, and let us do the dirty work! Step 1: Bins are power washed with 230° high-pressure water to sanitize and clean your bins Step 2: Dirty water is collected and stored on the truck to be disposed of properly
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RESTORATION A restoration company serving homes, schools, and businesses with responsive, comprehensive and trustworthy property and contents restoration services.
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When you’ve experienced damage to your home, business or school, whether from fire, smoke, water, storms or mold, you need a restoration company that offers immediate and reliable emergency service.
Our team of highly trained, experienced, certified and compassionate restoration experts will arrive quickly to help you assess the damage and make a plan of action to get things back to normal as soon as possible.
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WE’RE HERE WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED US. Our team of emergency restoration specialists is on-call, 24/7/365. You’ll always talk to a human being—someone who understands how stressful unexpected damage to your property can be.
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SEALING FOR WOOD & CONCRETE At Seal Now LLC, we take pride in being central Indiana’s industry leader with our unique process and high-quality commercial grade product line for residential and commercial application. Our sealant process for wood and concrete carries a 25-year manufacturer guarantee that it will not wear out of the concrete or wood once applied by our technicians
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Reynolds Farm Equipment is a leading equipment dealer serving farmers, homeowners, landscapers and commercial contractors in Indiana. Founded by farming husband and wife A.W. “Mac” and Arline Reynolds in 1955, the company began as a small John Deere agricultural equipment dealer serving Fishers, Indiana. Even in a small farming town of 350, it would be the biggest challenge the two had ever experienced while
balancing work, church and most importantly, family. Their three children, Larry, Gary and Mary, tended to chores and grew up serving in various roles within the business as the company and demand for its growing line of products expanded. Today, Gary Reynolds leads the company, and his daughters, granddaughter and a number of family members serve throughout the organization.
TESTIMONIAL “Excellent Customer service. Was very pleased with the buying experience purchase took mower home the same day with no hassle excellent condition ready for the 2021 Lawn season. Thanks John and the Reynolds farm equipment family.” - J. Mix, Fishers Customer
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CONTACT US TODAY FOR AN INSPECTION OR CONSULTATION ON YOUR UPCOMING PROJECT. STORM DAMAGE Hail that is pea-sized or larger will likely cause property damage to roofs, gutters, siding, and garage doors.
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“We worked with High & Dry Restoration on a roof replacement. They were responsive, informative, and easy to work with. From start to finish, the process only took a few weeks, and we are VERY happy with the end result. Our neighbors have even commented on how nice the house looks. We would recommend High & Dry Restoration to anyone looking to replace a roof.” - Jamie M., Carmel, IN
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GRANTING WISHES Make-A-Wish turns to construction-based wishes in times when travel can be dangerous for sick children By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The majority of Make-A-Wish kids wish for travel, but in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not safe for sick children to travel. So, the Make-A-Wish team got creative and began bringing dreams to the kids. “Make-A-Wish brings hope, strength and joy to kids, and 80 percent of the time, those kids are wishing for a travel-related wish experience where they’re on an airplane and traveling outside of Indiana to have their wishes granted,” said Amy Nelson, director of advancement for Indiana Make-A-Wish. “Due to COVID, we have had to roll with the punches and try to figure out how we can best create hope, strength and joy in a safe way for our kids. “So, we have asked them to reimagine their wish journey to something that can bring them hope now.” Most often, kids reimagine their wish to something construction- or project-based, such as building an in-ground trampoline, a swimming pool, a man cave or a princess room, among other options. “We are finding ourselves at a point where we are changing the way we deliver our mission to these kids,” Nelson said. “We have granted some really heartfelt construction-based wishes.” Make-A-Wish is in need of contractors, carpenters, electricians, people in the concrete industry, landscapers, interior designers and pool companies and installers to help with the projects from start to finish, provide discounts or other opportunities that allow Make-A-Wish to keep costs down. “We really need the help for building up an arsenal of people to call on to help us get these wishes granted,” Nelson said. Nelson said the majority of construction- and project-based wishes will likely be granted through 2021, although families are allowed to travel by car up to eight hours from home. Kids between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 and who have a critical illness are eligible to make wishes. Nelson said the weather plays a critical factor in how many construction-based wishes the group can grant. “We are really looking forward to the spring and the summer to really be able to grant as many wishes as possible. It’s just a matter of finding the resources,” Nelson said. “With above-ground swimming pools, the industry is inundated with so many people who want to have that experience at their house, so we are at the mercy of inventory and finding some folks to help us physically build some of these things, but as soon as we have everything in place, we are ready to go. We just need to find those resources.” To grant a wish, Make-A-Wish asks children four questions: If they could go anywhere, where would they go? If they could be anyone, who would they be? If they could have anything they wanted, what would they have? And if they could meet anyone, who would they meet?
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REME HALO devices purify every cubic inch of air that the central air conditioning system reaches. (Submitted photo)
editorial@youarecurrent.com Make-A-Wish recipient Willie plays in his new playhouse, which was his Make-A-Wish wish. Make-A-Wish doesn’t provide the last names of the children for privacy reasons. (Submitted photos)
Make-A-Wish recipient Mateo watches as contractors finish the last touches to his new treehouse. Make-A-Wish doesn’t provide the last names of the children for privacy reasons.
Prior to the pandemic, 80 percent of kids made a travel-related wish, but now only 20 percent make travel-related wishes. For those who want help Make-A-Wish with project-based wishes, email anelson@oki.wish.org.
People are cleaning their homes and businesses more efficiently and regularly because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some may find that the REME-HALO device makes that process easier. The REME-HALO is an in-duct air purifier that kills 99 percent of most germs, bacteria and viruses on surfaces and in the air. Besides preventing illness due to germs, it also reduces allergens, dust, dander and smoke. The product is commonly used in government buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools and homes. REME HALO is designed, engineered and manufactured by RGF. It uses a reflective electro-magnetic energy cell to create ionized hydroperoxides. The technology is tested and validated by third-party independent labs and universities, which found that the product proactively reduces bacteria, mold and viruses in the air and on surfaces. It also decreases odors and smoke. REME HALO purifies every cubic inch of air that the central air conditioning system reaches. A press release from RGF states, “It is effective against all three categories of indoor air pollutants: particulates, microbial and gases. You can now reduce common allergy triggers from particulates such as pollen, mold spores, dander and dust. Thoroughly tested to reduce airborne and surface bacteria and viruses, such as MRSA, e-coli and Norwalk, to name a few. And, say goodbye to odors from cooking, pets, dirty socks, diaper pails and musty rooms. The REME HALO is like bringing fresh outdoor air inside without ever having to open your windows.” The REME HALO costs approximately $1,100 for installation. RGF manufactures more than 500 environmental products and has a 35-plus year history of providing the world with the safest air, water and food without the use of chemicals. For more, visit rgf.com.
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Commentary by Terry Anker Last week, we celebrated International Pi Day. It recognizes the mathematical constant beginning with 3.14 and proceeding for infinity. Some use the annual acknowledgment as an excuse to show off their ability to recite the memorized calculation to the furthest decimal point. Some (most of us would prefer this category) use the occasion to eat pie. It is a tasty homonym. Is there ever a bad reason to eat pie? And some ignore the whole affair altogether. One could assume a negative experience with a pie chart left them cold. Pi and even pie, fail to interest. Yet for most, our fascination with the arithmetic symbol, Greek letter, dessert, or chart has never waned. The American Pie Council (yes, there is such a thing) even includes an amateur membership for folks who just really, really like pie. Not to be outdone, the pizza pie crew claims that every American eats about 23 pounds of the cheesy slices annually. That’s a lot of pepperoni. Pi is useful. Look it up. Pie is useful. Eat it down. Even the humble pie chart has its utility. We humans are list makers. We outline the many things that we must do, each in order and in its own time. Too often, we can conceal our desire to avoid the important by putting it so far down our list that we seldom, if ever, get to it. How would we live our lives if they were organized like a pie chart instead of a bullet-point list? Do family, career and other objectives fill our thinking and planning, or just our time? Do we address those things that will bring the most result or only those next on the list? Do we worry for the sliver and ignore the whole?
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Give me that old (part-time) religion Commentary by Danielle Wilson Longtime readers will know that I’m Catholic. Not a good one, mind you. Even in non-pandemic years, I HUMOR attended Mass sporadically. But I did have my children go through PRE classes and receive their first sacraments, a major accomplishment given my husband, Doo, is not Catholic. And full disclosure, our younger son isn’t Catholic, either, having decided on his confirmation retreat that the church just wasn’t for him (what an awkward celebration party that was! Relatives scrambled to alter cards to read, “Congratulations on becoming atheist!” Bless their hearts, they showered him with cash, anyway). Anyhoo, despite a 25 percent failure rate in spreading the creed and not always remembering the words to said creed, every spring I tackle Lent with gusto. I give something up and pledge to do something. This year, I’m nixing candy and calling each of my four sisters every weekend. The candy
bit hasn’t been too bad, though a particular bag of Jolly Ranchers haunts my dreams nightly. The sister chats, however, have become a real challenge. I know that sounds terrible, but I’m a natural phone conversationalist in the same way that I’m a model Catholic, which of course is to say that I’m not. I don’t like the pressure of having to respond in real-time, and lengthy pauses make me uncomfortable. I also never know quite how to graciously end a call and inevitably revert to some silly untruth like, “The cat’s on fire. Gotta go!” I love my sisters, but actually talking to them? That’s hard! Hence, the whole point of Lent, right? Being a good Catholic, even a seasonal one, isn’t easy. Peace out.
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Editor, The cover story of the March 16 edition, a “debate” about diversity and inclusion, could not have been more poignant and disturbing. That same day, a racist man in Georgia killed six Asian Americans on an eight-person murder spree. I note also that the so-called “debate” did not include any people of color, indeed anyone other than white citizens. Nor did you include the young leaders of our community who initiated and did this project. Hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been on the rise ever since the toxic rhetoric of the previous administration. Any debate about diversity and inclusion should have ended with the principles espoused in our founding documents about equality and justice for all. We are all in this together. There is no debate; exclusion and racism leads to hate crimes, abuse and murders. These crimes have no place in Zionsville, in Indiana or in the United States. Bob Royalty, Zionsville
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The early spring edition of the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog was in my mailbox, a signal that a mid-spring HUMOR supplement and a late-spring supplement will arrive any day now. For those not familiar with the publication, it’s a century-old gift catalog that contains an array of hard-to-find (and often hard-to-find-a use-for) gifts. The first edition might still be in your dentist’s lobby. Here are some of its interesting latest offerings: The Temperature Projecting Precision Thermometer: You point it at your head to gauge your temperature and then the reading is displayed on your forehead. Not a good choice for people who live alone. Of course, you can watch the process in a mirror, but just remember that 98.6 will look like 68.9. Don’t bother thinking about that. I just made it up. The Strongest Outdoor Rocker: According to HS, the rocker can support 600 pounds. It shows a photo of the chair, but no one is sitting in it. What a wasted marketing opportunity. How about a frail
98-year-old man with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren climbing all over him? Don’t worry, the chair also resists stains and moisture. The Six-Minute Laser Regrowth Therapy Cap: This baseball cap supposedly rejuvenates hair growth follicles for a mere three grand. If it fails, see next item … “For $79.95, you can cook the perfect roasted chicken. Or for $79.95, you can buy 16 Costco rotisserie chickens, which is enough poultry to feed most families for about a year. But by then, you’ll be sick of chicken.” – DICK WOLFSIE Ergonomic Head Shaver: Get rid of your comb over and for $59.95 you can completely shave your pate as clean as a billiard ball. Then return that baseball cap above and you’ll be $2,940.05 ahead of the game. The Barber Eliminator: For people lucky enough to have hair, this is a hand-held device you to use to cut your own hair. I haven’t had a haircut in a year due to COVID-19, so I have already eliminated my barber and saved a lot of dough.
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The Superior Vertical Chicken Roaster Pan: For $79.95, you can cook the perfect roasted chicken. Or for $79.95, you can buy 16 Costco rotisserie chickens, which is enough poultry to feed most families for about a year. But by then, you’ll be sick of chicken. The Mimicking Slow Talking Sloth: This stuffed toy repeats anything you say in a slow, cartoonish drawl. A great gift for your boorish Uncle Gus, so he knows exactly what he sounds like at your big July 4 picnics after a six-pack of Bud Light. The Illuminated Ear Wax Remover: Last but not least, this is an ear-cleaning tool with an integrated camera that can take video of the wax in your ear. The miniature endoscope streams live footage to your smartphone, which means you can post pictures of your ear canal on social media and everyone can see the built-up gunk. And isn’t that what Facebook friends are for?
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Curb nighttime snacking — Late-night munchies can sabotage your efforts to lose weight, or even to remain healthy. To help prevent the evening snack urges, try eating a high-protein dinner. Avoid high-carb foods like pasta and potatoes late in the day. They stimulate insulin production and can make you feel hungry two hours later. Source: The Thin Commandments Diet Riverview looking for volunteers — Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team. Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday through Friday. If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield , contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317-776-7236 or mnash@riverview.org.
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Music and menu choices — It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food choices. Now a study suggests that theory may be fact. The study analyzed customers’ food choices during periods of loud, upbeat music and during periods of quiet music. When the music was quiet, customers made healthier menu choices than when the music was loud. The takeaway is that you should focus on the healthy choices regardless of the noise level. Source: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Sciences Wake up faster — If you have trouble waking up in the morning, try using your shower as a stimulant. Switch the water temperature from hot to cold several times, holding each temperature for about 10 seconds. The changes in temperature can rev up your blood flow, which can help make you more alert. Source: BottomLineHouseholdMagic.com
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Boone County Health Dept. officials said a state audit that found approximately 40 additional positive COVID-19 PANDEMIC cases since January could be the reason the county remains in a yellow advisory designation on the state’s color-coded coronavirus advisory map, despite reporting weeks of declining COVID-19 metrics. A yellow designation is the second lowest color designation, with blue being the lowest. Businesses and restaurants within a blue county can fully reopen with social distancing measures, while counties in other color designations must abide by correlating capacity restrictions. The BCHD reported 115 new cases the week of March 6. The department begins its reporting week on Fridays. The week of Feb. 27, the BCHD reported 63 additional COVID-19 cases. Periodically, the ISDH performs data audits of local health departments, and during a recent data audit, the ISDH found approximately 40 previously unreported positive COVID-19 cases dating back to January, BCHD Director of Nursing and Vital Records Lisa Younts said. “The state had thrown in about 40 cases on last week’s numbers, which kept us in yellow,” Younts said. “Instead of adding it to the total, they added it to our week, which made our positivity rate go up.” As of March 17, the ISHD reported that Boone County had 76 positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents and a 5.01 percent test positivity rate. The county would have been given a blue designation for the week if it had a positivity rate of less than 5 percent. Counties are required to report two consecutive weeks in a given color designation before its advisory level can change. “So, we’ll be yellow for the next two weeks,” Younts said March 15. “But if the trends stay the way they are, and the trends are declining, we’ll be blue soon.”
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DISPATCHES Centier measures community impact — Centier Bank engaged Blackbird Philanthropic Advisors based in South Bend to conduct a study of the bank’s community impact across Indiana communities from 2016-2020 and found it resulted in a total value of more than $11 million. The study examined several areas including corporate philanthropy, volunteerism and associate philanthropy to quantify Centier Bank’s impact on local organizations and communities at large. Over the five-year timespan, Centier has contributed financially to more than 1,350 organizations and volunteered 71,856 hours across 2,821 organizations, among many more initiatives.
The Boone County Chamber selected member Halle Simpson, a trainer and professional certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, as its March Chamber Impact award winner. The award recognizes a Boone County Chamber member who has made positive contributions to the Boone County Chamber and local community. Simpson specializes in working with small business owners, executives and leaders who feel personally or professionally stagnant. Through her work, she helps clients gain clarity, increase confidence, demonstrate business growth and decrease stress. Simpson also has given Boone County Chamber Women Inspiring Women keynote speeches, which chamber officials say have positively impacted the personal and professional growth of women throughout Boone County and beyond. Above, Simpson holds her Chamber Impact Award. (Submitted photo)
Toxic stocks — Even though many stocks have rebounded powerfully from this year’s pandemic plunge, some of the best-known US companies have continued to suffer amid coronavirus-induced shutdowns, setbacks and global recession. That may tempt some investors to see them as tremendous bargains. And in a number of cases, that will be true as the economic recovery lifts corporate revenue and profits. But for certain stocks, the downturn will persist. Investors should shun those “toxic” stocks, according to some
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Carmel filmmaker’s documentary features life in Appalachian town By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel filmmaker Ashton Gleckman’s imagination was captured when he saw an article about Beattyville, Ky. “The article basically said it’s FILM one of America’s poorest towns, swallowed by drugs and abandoned by coal,” Gleckman said. “The article was remarkably pessimistic. As a documentary filmmaker, I’m always very curious about things, places and different people.” Gleckman, 20, realized he needed to visit to determine if making a documentary was possible. He was looking for a new project after completing his 2019 documentary based on interviews with more than 25 Holocaust survivors, “We Shall Not Die Now.” Gleckman and his father, Ari, drove to the Appalachian town on the Kentucky River. By the end of their visit to the town and meeting with Beattyville Mayor Scott Jackson, the premise for “The Hills I Call Home” was set. The documentary will be released March 23 on Video on Demand via Gravitas Ventures. It will be available on iTunes, Google Play and other platforms. “The mayor had this great quote, ‘All you people out there in the city, if the power went out, how well do you think you would do?’’ Gleckman said. “I said, ‘I don’t think I’d do too well. I’m used to living in a concrete jungle. He said, ‘We all would know exactly what to do. We spent our lives out here with very little resources. We have to make do with things. Sometimes we have to burn our own wood. Sometimes we get floods and our whole city is under water.’” That happened in February after the documentary was completed when Beattyville was hit hard by flooding. Gleckman said he learned the town’s citizens are very self-reliant and come together during tough times. “I wanted the film to be a simple, intimate exploration into a few people that
Westfield Playhouse Main Street Productions will present “Squabbles” at 7:30 p.m. March 25-27 and at 2:30 p.m. March 28 at Westfield Playhouse, 220 N. Union St., Westfield. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. Fifty percent capacity is allowed for the performances. KAR Front Seat KAR Front Seat with Adam Ollendorff: “Country Music Musician and Composer,” a virtual discussion, is set for 7 p.m. March. 29. Ollendorff is a Nashville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has toured with Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge and John Oates and appeared on recordings by J.D. McPherson and Carrie Underwood. Register for the free Zoom presentation before March 29.
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live in the town, their stories and their aspirations for the future,” Gleckman said. “The drug epidemic is a reality. We don’t try to hide that. So many of the drug issues started 20 to 30 years ago.” Some of the issues started when coal workers suffered back injuries. “They would have horrifying back pain and be broken down,” Gleckman said. “If their insurance couldn’t afford good medication, their doctors would prescribe oxycontin. If they couldn’t afford oxycontin, they went to other alternatives. That created the spiral to the drug epidemic we now see throughout the central Appalachian region. At the same time, they are trying to deal with it. They aren’t sitting around letting it happen. They are trying to create rehab centers. They are trying to
get young people out of the streets and involved in everyday things. The article seems to indicate they are waiting for things to get worse. That’s completely wrong. They are trying their best. “Our responsibility is, believe in them and support communities like that.” Gleckman said it’s wrong to put blame on Appalachia. “Many of the problems they face are also ones we face,” he said. Gleckman spent two weeks filming in Beattyville in June 2020 and other days interviewing historians elsewhere. “The whole shoot was 21 days, which for a documentary is pretty modest,” he said. “This film is an hour. I wanted it to be a ‘60 Minutes’-type of thing that brings you into this place and you are able to see the story through many different people.” Gleckman was joined by producer Trey Brown and executive producer Peter Mosby. Brown focused on audio and Gleckman did all the camera work. Gleckman wrote the musical score along with Austrian composer Michael Frankenberger. Gleckman is beginning production on “Kennedy,” a six-hour documentary project about the life of JFK, produced alongside former White House official Larry Haas and Julian Zelizer from CNN. For more, visit thehillsicallhomemovie. com and ashtongleckman.com.
Civic’s ACT ONE presents livestream of showcase editorial@youarecurrent.com Civic Theatre’s ACT ONE Showcase: “When I Grow Up,” will be presented as a free livestream at 7 p.m. March 26. The showcase features an evening of songs and scenes from Broadway. ACT ONE was formed in 2006 to serve as a “premier performing troupe” made up of Jr. Civic students, ages 9 to 14, who serve as ambassadors for Civic Theatre’s education programs. The students will perform roles that they may one day be considered for: a young Billy Flynn from “Chicago,” a trio of sisters from “Fiddler on the Roof,” or a burgeoning Eliza Doolittle from “My Fair Lady.” Zionsville resident Austin Lizama, 14, said Billy Flynn has been his favorite character that he has portrayed in a while simply because of his sheer amount of confidence. “Throughout the song, Billy shows off his charisma as he is a calm but manipulative lawyer,” Lizama said. “This combination of characteristics results in a personality that I have never performed as on stage before.” Donations will be accepted during the performance. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
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Warrior Kings set for Tarkington By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Benjamin Williams is the rare performer who handles lead vocals and drums in a rock band — a bit of a departure from MUSIC traditional roles. Then again, the power trio he performs with — The Warrior Kings — has a bit of a non-traditional approach to playing rock music. “(We’re) a hard rock band with a dark blues soul,” Williams said. “Our goal at every live show is for the three of us to connect, make the pocket big, listen, respond and not be afraid to take chances, particularly in jamming sequences. “We tell ourselves, if we can make the stage sound good, then the rest will take care of itself.” Champions of the 2015 Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands competition, The Warrior Kings will perform a free livestream concert at 7:30 p.m. March 24 at The Tarkington in the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. The show is the latest in the Center’s “Live at the Center” free livestream concert series. Founded in 2010 in Indianapolis, The War-
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‘Live at the Center’ adds dates news@currentnoblesville.com Pop, country, funk, classical, jazz and indie rock are on deck as the Center for the Performing Arts PERFORMANCE has announced six more dates in its livestream concert series featuring Indiana-based artists. Free to view on YouTube, Facebook and the Center’s website, “Live at the Center,” sponsored by Allied Solutions, delivers a front-row perspective on the best in local original music, with multi-camera HD video and rich stereo sound. More information on registration and viewing options is available at thecenterpresents. org/LATC. “‘Live at the Center’ has been a success story in this challenging arts season,” stated Jeffrey C. McDermott, president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation. “The support of our donors and sponsors has enabled us in turn to help support local artists, and our production team has worked hard to create an exceptional experience for both
CHS grad records saxophone duet videos By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Tommy Icarus will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 14 in a livestream from the Studio Theater. (Submitted photo)
the artists and the audiences.” The newly announced performances from April through June are: Tommy Icarus, alternative, 7:30 p.m. April 14, from the Studio Theater; Pavel & Direct Contact, Latin jazz, 8 p.m. April 30, Palladium; Starlite Lounge (formerly known as Carmichael), indie rock, 7:30 p.m. May 6, Palladium; Meghan Cristeen Martin & the 1900, Americana, 8 p.m. May 21, Palladium; Joshua Thompson, classical piano, 7:30 p.m. June 2, Palladium; and Audiodacity, funk/pop/rock, 8 p.m. June 19, Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Cecily Terhune found a cool video site for her saxophone duet. “This collaboration was born MUSIC when Bill Nicholson put out a call for musicians to livestream from his beautiful Airbnb, the Victorian-era Charles Davis Mansion,” said Terhune, a Carmel resident. “He proposed a quid pro quo, whereby he would host us to film in the mansion and we would, in turn, share our experience in his magnificent Airbnb/ event center.” So, she and saxophone partner Carly Hood filmed three videos March 7 in the mansion in Shelbyville. “Carly and I already had three pieces prepared for various projects, including the Saxiana international saxophone competition and the North American Saxophone Alliance 2021 regional conference,” Terhune said. “After checking out the mansion’s website, I conceptualized a project where
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Carly and I would shoot music videos there featuring the pieces we had prepared and, especially, Bill and Jessica Nicholson’s ravishing mansion.” The first video, “Zippy!” by Gregory Wanamaker, was set to be released March 19 on Terhune’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/ channel/UC2a2yHQ5XKufsYGXlDZAm1w. The other two videos set to be released are “La Dernière Nuit” by David Salleras March 26 and “Ars” by Christian Lauba April 2. Terhune, a 2011 Carmel High School graduate, moved back to Carmel after graduating with a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati in May of 2018. For more, visit cecilyterhune.com.
DISPATCHES Feinstein’s to hold show April 16 — Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel will open April 16 for the first public performance on the Feinstein’s stage. There will be another weekend of shows April 23 before the grand-opening celebration in mid-May. The entertainment schedule is not yet set. For more, visit feinsteinshc. com. Tickets on sale for ‘Madame Butterfly’ at Indy Zoo — Tickets are on sale for “Madame Butterfly” May 14-16 in the first Indianapolis Opera concert event at the Indianapolis Zoo under the covering of the Bicentennial Pavilion, celebrating the 200th birthday. Performances are at 7 p.m. To ensure proper social distancing guidelines established by the Marion County Health Dept. and the state of Indiana, seats are only available to purchase in sets of two. For more, visit indyopera.org.
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‘Love It or List It?’ Commentary by Cathy Patrick If you’re a fan of HGTV, you’ve probably seen the show, “Love It or List It,” a reality series hosted by an INTERIOR DESIGN interior designer and a Realtor. In each episode, the homeowners must decide between moving and renovating. The scenario has become a reality for many families as our lifestyles change and we ask ourselves these questions: • If we stay, what kind of improvements should we make? • If we sell, what type of home will meet our needs? • What can we expect in today’s market? “The seasonality of our market indicates more and more homes hitting the market in all price ranges and all sub-markets as we head into the spring and summer.”
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Pharaoh’s Island from Sinai, Egypt. (Photo by Don Knebel)
History of island’s clear water Commentary by Don Knebel Pharaoh’s Island, located in the transparent turquoise waters of the Red Sea, features one of the best diving TRAVEL locations in the Middle East. Much less clear than the water is its history. Pharaoh’s Island lies in the northwest corner of the Gulf of Aqaba, about 650 feet east of the Sinai Peninsula and 4 miles south of Egypt’s border with Israel. The tiny island, occupying about 10 acres, is formed from granite outcroppings rising up to 60 feet above sea level. Because the island protects the waters between it and the Sinai coast from storms, it has long served as an anchorage. Some scholars claim that the island is Ezion-Geber, a port mentioned six times in the Hebrew Scriptures, with little to support the claim except that no other port meets the biblical description. With only slightly more evidence, some claim that the island gets its name from its occupation by Pharaoh Ramses III. The northern section of Pharaoh’s Island includes the reconstructed remains of a for-
tress believed to have been erected in 1170 by Saladin, the Muslim leader who retook Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. Some claim that Saladin enlarged a citadel built in 1116 by the Crusaders, but there is scant, if any, evidence that the Crusaders were ever on the island. Some visitors to Pharaoh’s Island come to see Saladin’s citadel, from the top of which they can see Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. One such visitor was Lawrence of Arabia, who rafted to the island in 1914 while on an intelligence mission in the Sinai. Most modern visitors come to dive among the adjacent coral reefs, where they can swim with such colorful fish as the Picasso triggerfish, named for the artist. Because of these table reefs, Israelis, presumably seeking to avoid honoring Egypt’s pharaohs, call it “Coral Island.”
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Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you don’t know something, so you just avoid it altogether? For instance, because I don’t GRAMMAR GUY know how to swim, I avoid parties on megayachts. How many of us avoid writing words that may or may not need hyphens because we don’t know the rules? I know it’s not just me. Today, I’m going to focus on when to hyphenate those tricky adverb phrases known as compound modifiers. The main reason we know about the existence of adverbs is because we played Mad Libs on family road trips growing up. A compound modifier is what we get when a hyphen connects an adjective with an adverb: a well-known salsa dancer. In this case, “well” is the adverb that modifies the adjective “known.” When it comes to the compound modifier “newly elected,” as in the example “newly elected president,” we don’t need a hyphen. Why is this? Look, I didn’t come up with the rules, but compound
modifiers containing “-ly” adverbs do not need hyphens. I suppose this is because it seems redundant to add a hyphen to a compound modifier with an adverb ending in “ly.” We already know that the adverb is modifying the word next to it. Because we’re not sure about this rule, we tend to add the hyphen anyway. Adding the hyphen just because you don’t want your friends to think you’re dumb is a classic example of hypercorrection. We want to appear smart, so we overcorrect our speech or writing. Here’s the way to think about compound modifiers with “-ly” adverbs: Treat the adverb like you would the word “very.” Although the word “very” is usually a lazy word to drop into your syntax, you would never be tempted to add a hyphen between it and the adjective it modifies: a very tired toll booth worker.
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