October 25, 2022 — Zionsville

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DISPATCHES

Correction — An Oct. 11 story on the Kirkendol sisters’ volleyball career fea tured a quote stating the Kirkendols were the first trio of sisters to play varsity volleyball for Zionsville Commu nity High School. A Zionsville resident reached out to Current to clarify that this was incorrect, as she said sisters Alex, Calyn and Marin Braun also played varsity volleyball for ZCHS years before.

Trick-or-Treating times — The Boone County Commissioners have released official trick-or-treating times for Boone County: Advance, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Jamestown, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Leba non, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Thorntown, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Whitestown, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Zionsville, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Zionsville senior stays active with yoga, Pilates

By Elle Kreamer elle@youarecurrent.com

Typically, not as many men as women typically participate in yoga and Pilates classes, nor do many seniors get enough regular exercise.

HEALTH

Sherm Smith, an 84-year-old Zionsville resident, is an exception to both.

Although research shows that yoga im proves health regardless of gender or age, there is also evidence that men are not as inclined to participate in the activity.

A research article in the publication Com plementary Therapies in Clinical Practice postulates that the hesitation might be because of masculine ideals and the per ception that yoga is feminine.

Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than a third of adults 75 and older don’t participate in any physical activity.

“As you get older, you need to exercise more, not less. And I think that a lot of men, when they retire, will sit down and watch TV the rest of their lives,” Smith said. “I think people should just do the opposite, especially when you have time to exercise and take care of yourself more than when you were working in the office.”

Smith said he started doing yoga because his friend, Sally Bassett, convinced him to take classes at her own studio about 20 years ago. She now teaches yoga at Bloom ing Life Yoga + Pilates, the same studio

where Smith attends classes.

“Here he is doing yoga and Pilates, some times three classes in a day,” Bassett said. “I just think he’s a great inspiration, hope fully, to other men that yoga is for everyone and you don’t have to stop exercising at any age.”

Smith said he stays active to prevent some of the degenerative diseases his own family members experienced. He said his mother died from heart complications at the age of 46 and his father developed Alzhei mer’s in his later years.

“Anything I can do to prevent that horri ble disease, I’m going to do it,” Smith said.

Yoga and Pilates have not only been help ful in building up Smith’s core muscles, im proving his blood flow and helping maintain his balance, he said, but it also keeps him on track for his future fitness goals.

“For about 20 years now, I’ve had a goal to run a marathon once I’m 100, so I’ve got about 16 years to train,” Smith said. “With yoga and Pilates, it helps keep me in shape so I can get to a point where I can start running again.”

Although yoga is more popular with wom en than men, Smith is unfazed.

“Even though there are maybe 20 people in the room, you rarely ever see anybody else because you’re focused on what you’re doing,” Smith said. “I can’t do everything the instructor can do, but there’s no judgment at all. You just do what you can do.”

Buffalo Wild Wings initiative to support Zionsville community — This fall, Buffalo Wild Wings will raise $1.3 million through their Team Up for Kids Campaign to deliver on their mission to “fuel champions of the next generation.” The donations will benefit the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation and support hundreds of organizations around the country. In Zionsville, BWW is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Club of Boone County. Any guest who donates $5 at the register now through Oct. 31 will receive a coupon for six free boneless wings on their next visit. Donations can also be made online at foundation.buffa lowildwings.com.

Whitestown annual Trick-or-Treat Trail

— The Whitestown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Trickor-Treat Trail Oct. 29 from 4-8 p.m. at An son Acres Park. The Trick-or-Treat Trail is a free, open-house style event where local businesses and organizations will pass out candy along the trail.

Ground Broken on Lebanon’s Hickory Junction Sports Facility — Ground was broken on the Card & Associates Hickory Junction Fieldhouse Oct. 11. The fieldhouse, located at 505 S. Ind. 39 in Lebanon, will serve as a 270,000 squarefoot anchor for a 95-acre development that will also include restaurant, retail, medical, and residential opportunities. The fieldhouse will be built in the area known as “The Old Holiday Inn Site” off the I-65 and Ind. 39 exit and is expected to be completed by Spring 2024.

Sherm Smith holds the Warrior 2 pose during a pilates class at Blooming Life Yoga + Pilates in Zionsville. (Photo by Elle Kramer)

Early voting in Boone County

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Hussey-Mayfield Library, 250 N. 5th St., Zionsville, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Grace Baptist Church, 3001 Elm Swamp Road, Lebanon, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ELECTION

Residents can participate in early voting at multiple locations in Boone County. Voters must bring a pho to ID to be eligible to vote. Valid forms of identification include driver’s license, passport, military ID or picture ID from the Bureau of Motor Vehi cles, according to indianavoters.in.gov. Locations include:

Boone County Courthouse, 112 Courthouse Sq., Lebanon

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12-28

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29

• 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3-4

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5

• 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7

Whitestown Municipal Building, 6210 Veterans Drive, Whitestown

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29

• 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3-4

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St., Zionsville

• 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3-4

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5

Other locations, open Nov. 4-5

• Freedom Church, 2601 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Thorntown Public Library, 124 N. Mar ket St., Thorntown, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Jamestown Municipal Building, 421 E. Main St., Jamestown, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Elizaville Christian Church, 5745 N. 500 E., Lebanon, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Those wanting to vote by mail must submit an absentee application by mid night Oct. 27. Applications are available at indianavoters.com and can be submitted to jfouts@co.boone.in.us, or voters can apply by calling the Boone County Clerk’s Office at 765-482-3510.

Once an individual has voted absentee by mail, they can return their ballot by mail or in person to the Boone County Clerk’s Office at 212 Courthouse Sq. in Lebanon. Voted ballots must be received by noon Election Day in order to be counted.

For questions, call the Boone County Clerk’s Office at 317-776-8476.

DISPATCHES

Film premiere coming to Zionsville — Lit tleStar ABA Therapy is hosting the Indiana premiere of “In A Different Key,” a film by Caren Zucker and John Donvan, Nov. 4 at Zionsville United Methodist Church, 9644 Whitestown Road, in Zionsville. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and the film will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free, but guests must register to attend. To register or learn more, visit littlestaraba.org/about-us/events/.

2022 leaf collection schedule announced

— This fall, the Zionsville Dept. of Public

Works will provide curbside leaf collection for residents in the urban service district. DPW asks residents to rake leaves into long narrow piles along the curb no more than a few feet away, and to not place nonleaf objects in the piles. Residents should park cars off the street if possible. Leaf collection will take place Oct. 17 through Dec. 2, and may be extended to mid-De cember, if necessary, weather permitting. For questions, contact DPW at 317-8734544. For more, visit zionsville-in.gov/153/ Leaf-Collection.

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Stehr announces bid for mayor

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families and future generations who choose to build a life here.”

John Stehr, a retired broadcast journalist and longtime Zionsville resident, announced his intention Oct. 18 to run for Zionsville mayor. A press re lease stated that Stehr, who will seek the Republican nomination, launched an exploratory committee in August.

POLITICS

The incumbent mayor is Emily Styron, a Democrat.

Since his retirement from WTHR Indianap olis in 2019 following a 40-year broadcasting career, Stehr has served as president of the Zionsville Parks Board.

“My wife, Amy, and I love our town. All five of our children have grown up here and enjoyed the benefits that Zionsville offers,” Stehr stated. “We want to play a larger role in seeing it prosper for our neighbors, their

Stehr

During his time on the parks board, Stehr has overseen projects like the northern and southern rail trail expansions and the opening of Overley-Worman Park. He worked alongside the Zi onsville Town Council on projects to “improve amenities in a fiscally re sponsible manner,” which he stated gave him insight on the inner work ings of Zionsville’s government.

“I have a vision for Zionsville’s future,” Stehr stated. “One where we re store faith in town government by get our finances in order, make sure that public safety stays ahead of the rapid growth, and we compete for more of central Indiana’s economic pie while preserving the smalltown charm and character that is uniquely ‘Zionsville.’”

For more, visit johnstehrformayor.com.

STRIDES FOR DIABETES

The STRIDES for Diabetes Awareness 5K/10K Walk/Run, sponsored by the Zionsville Lions Club, took place Oct. 15. The race, which is organized every year to help raise awareness about diabetes, began in Lions Park and ran through the streets of Zionsville. (Photo courtesy of Tim Robbins)

From left, race participants Riley Teurman, Ali yah Yorek and Jeremy Yorek of Zionsville pause after the race. (Photo by Edward Redd)

From left, Brandon Bischof of the diabetes committee congratulates Christopher Henry of Carmel on his overall win in the 5K race. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Meet the Boone County Council District 1 candidates

Compiled by Elle Kreamer elle@youarecurrent.com

Republican incumbent Jennifer Hostetter, an attorney, is facing a challenge from Demo crat Matt Farmer, a technologist at IU Health Methodist Hospital, in the race for the Dis trict 1 seat on the Boone County Council.

Matt Farmer

Age: 36 Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Purdue Indianapolis (IUPUI) 2008

Occupation: Intraop erative neuromonitoring technologist at IU Health Methodist Hospital City of residence: Zionsville

Immediate family: Wife, Jessica; son, Daniel

Previous political experience: None Website: mattfarmer4office.com

Why do you want to run for office? My district in Boone County is a rapidly grow ing area with many challenges but even more opportunities ahead. I’m running to

help make Boone County and my district of Zionsville the best place to work, play, and raise a family in the state of Indiana.

What are your qualifications for this office? I’m a regular citizen who has been attending County Council meetings, and I think we could do better if the county council, county commissioners and coun ty stakeholders would communicate and plan more with one another. It was known that a jail expansion would be needed for several years but due in part to poor com munication, the council was not prepared. This wasted months and over $10 million in building costs and interest.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Thoughtful growth. Boone county needs to do a better job of looking ahead to projects, opportuni ties, and challenges. Increased transparen cy and accountability at the county council. Currently, it’s too inconvenient for most people to attend or view the council meet ings. Greater civility, ethics, and empathy among our elected officials. Boone County deserves better than our current situation.

What sets you apart from other can didates for this office? I believe my back

ground in the medical field and research science helps give me a more analytical viewpoint. I want to gather as much rel evant information as possible from all parties, weigh all the possible options and synthesize a best course of action for all Boone County residents.

How long have you lived in your dis trict? We moved to Zionsville in 2019.

Jennifer Hostetter

Age: 35

Education: Adrian Col lege, Bachelor of Business Administration; Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Juris Doctor

Occupation: Attorney City of residence: Zionsville

Previous political experience: Boone County Council, District 1

Email: jhostetter@co.boone.in.us

Why do you want to run for office? I have always had a passion for service, both in my professional life and personal life. Service to others is very important to me.

What are your qualifications for this

office? I have been a practicing attorney for 10 years, and a long-time Zionsville resident. I have also previously served as an attorney for local governments in various capacities and served on various boards. I know how local government operates and the vari ous duties and responsibilities of Council members.

What are the top 3 issues that your campaign will focus on? Working coop eratively with other elected officials and department heads in Boone County towards effective and efficient local government operations; serving as a vocal liaison for the residents in District 1; and advocating for transparency and accountability for local government actions and decisions.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? Prior to being elected in 2018, I also practiced in the area of crim inal defense. Due to this experience, I have a deeper understanding of the needs and issues with our jail, community corrections, probation, the courts, and prosecutor’s of fice as it relates to their budgetary needs.

How long have you lived in your district? I grew up in Zionsville and have been living in my district for seven years.

Farmer

Hostetter

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Ford, Choi seek District 29 seat

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Incumbent J.D. Ford, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Alex Choi, a Republican on the Zionsville Town Council, in the race for State Senate District 29. Read more about all general election candidates at youarecurrent.com/2022election.

J.D. Ford

Education: B.A. Univer sity of Akron, M.A. Purdue University Northwest (Calumet)

Occupation: Indiana State Senator District 29 Age: 39 City: Indianapolis

Previous political expe rience: Ran for State Senate, 2014; elected to State Senate, 2018 Website: senatorjdford.com

Why do you want to run for office? I am running for four more years so I can continue reaching across the aisle to give Hoosiers a fair shake by investing in public education, lowering the cost of healthcare and building a better Indiana for all of us.

What are your qualifications for this office? As the incumbent state senator, I have four years of experience navigating the leg islative process, from the technical hurdles of the Legislative Services Agency to the idiosyncrasies of the Conference Committee process. There is a lot to learn when you’re a new legislator, and a fast-growing district

Education: Lawrence North High School; B.A. in history – Harvard University; M.S. in biology – IUPUI; M.S. in physiology – IU School of Medicine; M.D. – IU School of Medicine; MPH – IU Fairbanks School of Public Health

Occupation: Practicing anesthesiologist Age: 52

City: Zionsville

Previous political experience: Zionsville Town Council, at-large member Website: VoteAlexChoi.com

Why do you want to run for office? My family immigrated from South Korea when I was 7 years old. I have been very blessed as an immigrant to have been able to build a great career and achieve the American Dream. Over the past 10 years I found myself at the statehouse regularly advocating for health care, patient and physician issues. As I reflected on what the next steps in my life would be, I realized that I wanted to give back to my community.

What are your qualifications for this

like ours needs someone who doesn’t need any on-the-job training. Also, I campaigned on the promise of continuing to knock doors and stay active in the district even in non election years, and I’ve kept that promise.

What are your top three campaign issues?

Education, fully funding our public schools, since Senate District 29 has some of the best schools in the state.

Gun reform, especially after seeing so many tragic school shootings, like in Uvalde.

Health care, making sure all Hoosiers have access to the care they need, regard less of income, protecting a woman’s right to choose and lowering our already tragic maternal mortality rates.

What sets you apart from other can didates for this office? My constituent services are second to none. I take my role as your senator very seriously. Ever since my election, I have made a point to answer every email, every call and do everything in my power to help my constituents when they are in need.

office? I have a clinical background being a practicing anesthesiologist and also a pol icy background with my master’s in public health. I understand health care issues from not only the clinical side but also the busi ness side. I have held various committee appointments and leadership positions at state and national organizations.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Health care: Indiana is one of the unhealthiest states in the country and ranks in the bottom 10 in almost all metrics.

Education: As we strengthen our public school system, we need to also provide for the ability of parents to make choices for their children’s education.

Economic development: I am well versed in assisting in the legislature to promote job creation through creating a welcoming business environment.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? I have very deep real-world experiences in a variety of areas that are important to the success of Hoo siers and the state.

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ZCD received a grant from the Zionsville Community Enrichment Program to create a piece of public art which can be moved from place to place. The piece allows the community to stage it as a backdrop for selfies while recognizing Zionsville’s local park setting. Local artist Karen Stanley's design was chosen during the artist call-out. This may be the perfect addition for proms, school dances, business gatherings or community promotions.

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Carmel senior takes leadership role on boys soccer team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Not only was Will Latham the leading scorer for the Carmel High School boys soccer team, he was an all-around leader.

“He had a fantastic season for us,” Grey hounds coach Shane Schmidt said. “He really stepped up to a leader ship role. He was chosen by his teammates as one of the captains of the team.”

Latham said he was always taught by his father, Doug Latham, the importance of being a leader.

“He’s helped me grow my leadership skills and I feel like I did step it up this year,” Latham said. “I was encouraging guys not only when they mess up but when they do well, just keep our heads high and keep us ready and on track for the future.”

Latham, a forward, had a team-high nine goals and shared the team lead with Davis Dilling with five assists.

“I would say that this was definitely my

MEET WILL LATHAM

Favorite TV show: “Designated Survivor”

Favorite subject: Social studies

Favorite athlete: Mason Mount

far.”

Latham, a two-year starter, was a key contributor off the bench as a sophomore. He had eight goals and four assists as a junior as the Greyhounds reached the 3A state title game before losing to Noblesville 3-1.

“I have made the most improvement in my movement when I am not carrying the ball,” he said. “That way I can get open to receive passes and crosses from my teammates.”

Latham, who has played club soccer for Hoosier FC, said his plan is to attend Ball State University or Indiana University.

Will Latham led the Carmel boys soccer team with nine goals. (Photo courtesy of Joe Gilbert) best season,” Schmidt said. “Unfortunately, I was injured in the beginning but after that I came back strong. I missed three games with a hip flexor strain. I thought my play overall was better than it had been in the past. I think my skills peaked at this time.”

The Greyhounds (15-3-3), who were ranked No. 1 in Class 3A in the final coaches poll, lost to Cathedral in the regional champi

onship. The game was tied 1-1 and the Irish won 4-2 on penalty kicks. Carmel had beat en Cathedral 4-1 in the regular season.

“It was fun to work hard with my team mates and enjoy every little moment,” Latham said. “Our coaching was phenome nal this year as it has been in the past and their leadership allowed us to make it this

“At one point in my life, I wanted to play at a higher level, but after countless hours and years of playing, it was time to take a step back,” he said. “If I want to play in col lege, I just want it to be for fun instead of making it more than that.”

Latham has five siblings. Two of his sis ters played soccer and a younger sister still plays soccer.

“My dad coached one of my sisters and he coached me throughout a lot of my life,” said Latham, who started playing at age 4 and referees youth soccer.

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Town reminds residents to keep election signs out of right-of-way — As the Nov. 8 General Election nears, the Town of Zionsville reminds residents to keep election signs out of the pub lic right-of-way to ensure public safety in accordance with the requirements of the State of Indiana and the Town’s Zoning Ordinance. Typically, the public right-of-way ends, and private property begins, behind overhead electrical poles, sidewalks, pathways, fire hydrants and similar infrastructure. Election signs placed in the public right-of-way will be removed. For more, visit www.zionsville-in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2608/Candidate-Election-Signs.

OBITUARY

Joshua Ray Trewartha

peace and comfort with his Savior on October 8th, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis Indiana on September 21st, 1995 to Kurt and Sue Trewartha.

Josh graduated from Zionsville High School in 2014. He played football and lacrosse and served as a football team captain his senior year. Josh attended DePauw University where he played football his freshman year, became a brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and served as a student liaison between the university and the town of Greencastle’s revitalization projects. While at DePauw he started his clothing brand, “Rest Easy Clothing” and studied a semester abroad in Scotland in 2016. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2018. Josh’s love of travel allowed him to travel the world visiting all but two continents.

Josh and Kaylee, high school sweethearts, reunited after college and married on November 6th, 2021; with Josh sporting his prized velvet jacket. After building a home in Brownsburg, IN, they chose a simpler lifestyle on 3 acres in Scottsburg, IN. Together they enjoyed the outdoors and playing with their dog, Monty, all while working from home. Josh’s career spanned industrial-style sales throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky until recently landing a position as an IT recruiter.

Josh was a huge football fan, an avid outdoorsman, and loved swimming and working on home projects. He was a selftaught chef experimenting in the kitchen like any true foodie. Josh was always

thinking of new inventions with his entrepreneurial spirit. He relaxed by spending time with family and friends, nights in the hot tub, hanging out at the lake, and watching ESPN and YouTube.

As a devoted Christian, Josh’s faith ran deep. He wore a cross tattoo bearing the words, “Awake O Sleeper”, referencing Ephesians 5:14, a Bible verse he carried with him since high school. He was a loving husband, son (in-law), brother (in-law), uncle, friend, and dog dad. He was blessed with loving and devoted family members, fraternity brothers, and a very close group of high school friends.

Josh is survived by his wife Kaylee Trewartha, parents Kurt & Sue Trewartha, brother & sister-in-law Joel (Arin) Trewartha, father & mother-in-law David & Kristen Sanders, brothers-in-law Kyler Sanders & Dalton (Eden) Sanders, grandparents Donald & Carolyn Foley, nieces (Gracelyn, Scottlyn, & Thea), nephew (Leo), along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 15605 Ditch Road, Westfield IN 46074 on Friday, October 28th, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, October 29th at 2:00 pm at Epiphany Lutheran Church, immediately followed by a processional to the internment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Team of Mercy (TeamofMercy.Org) or Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Schaibley, Mayer run for District 24

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

State Rep. Donna Schaibley, a Republican incumbent, is facing a challenge for her Dis trict 24 seat in the Nov. 8 general election from Democrat Joellyn Mayer.

Education: Purdue Uni versity, B.A. in education and political science

Occupation: State rep resentative for District 24 City: Carmel Age: 68

Immediate family: Hus band, John Schaibley, two children, three grandchildren

strengthening protective order effective ness, and expanding the rights of violent crime victims to compensation.

Schaibley

Previous political experience: I have served as state representative for District 24 since 2015.

Website: schaibleyforindiana.com

Why do you want to run for office? During my service as state representative, I have worked hard to advocate for my con stituents and I pledge to continue this.

What are your qualifications for this office? As a state representative, I have authored and sponsored numerous bills which have been enacted into law, in cluding returning over $1.5 billion in state funds to Hoosier taxpayers, protecting rape victims by expanding the legal definition of rape, protecting victims of violence by

Education: BGS from Indiana University

Occupation: Small busi ness owner/IT consultant/ IT broker City: Westfield Age: 53

Immediate family: My husband, Matt, and I live in Westfield with our daughter and rescue pit bull.

Previous political experience: No formal political experience

Website or best way for voters to reach you: votejoey.net

Why do you want to run for office? I am concerned about Indiana’s race to the bottom in every measurable statistic re lated to education, quality of life, environ ment, gun sense and economy. I am par ticularly concerned about our underfunded public education system as our youth are our greatest investment.

What are your qualifications for this office? My entire career has been built on finding solutions to business problems and

What are your top three campaign is sues? I will work to further increase health care price transparency to enable Hoosiers to compare health care prices. Also, I will work to increase school transparency and encourage academic excellence and to protect the most vulnerable children in our foster care system.

What sets you apart from other can didates for this office? Since 2015, I have routinely met with constituents, commu nity groups, school and business leaders, mayors, city council members and state government officials in my continuing ef forts to be informed about the concerns of the people of District 24.

What other organizations are you in volved with? I am a member of the Carmel Rotary Club, a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and am active with the Hamilton County and Boone County Republican party, and various women’s organizations.

cutting wasteful spending, where everyone walks away satisfied. Often, government de cisions are made without examining the full and/or long-term impact on both spending and people. This is what I do successfully every day. I will bring that same experience and sen sibility to government and my constituents.

What your top three campaign issues? Promoting quality public education, restor ing reproductive healthcare freedom and focusing on fiscal responsibility

What sets you apart from other can didates for this office? I have a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and community engagement and representa tion before I even considered running for elected office. I am not a career politician; I am a politician with a career.

What other organizations are you in volved with? I am one of the founders of Westfield Parents for Change, work with Moms Demand Action, Foster Fairies, and was a previous Board Member of Indiana Youth Services Association. I am also a proud graduate of the Shamrock Academy inaugural class.

Joellyn (Joey) Mayer

Mayer

Donna Schaibley

Nailing a good decision

Commentary by Ward Degler

I was pulling nails out of a picture frame the other day when I broke out in a cold sweat. I suddenly realized I had a decision to make: Should I keep the nails or throw them away?

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The practical answer was to toss them. They were bent, broken and rusted. Plus, I already have a full box of them in my shop — clean and shiny.

Fine, except for my grandfather. Grandpa never threw anything away. His workshop was cluttered with salvage. There were hinges from an assortment of forgotten doors, bolts removed from a scrapped lawnmower along with the reel, wheels and cutting blade.

The mower blade, by the way, had a large chunk broken from it, which was why the mower was junked in the first place. Grand pa kept it, anyway. His mantra was, “You never know when you might need this.”

Other things he kept included burned out light switches. Kept them for parts, he said. He also kept paint cans even if they had only an ounce of paint in them.

When I was 10, I spent the summer with Grandma and Grandpa. One morning Grand pa took me out to his shop and gave me a job. He handed me a hammer and a coffee can filled with assorted bent nails.

“Straighten them,” he said. “I always need good nails.” I spent the next few days in the shop straightening bent nails.

When I was finished, Grandpa put the can on a shelf. When he died years later, the can was still there, untouched since he put it there.

Grandma told me to take what I wanted from the shop because the next day she was going to call the junk man to get the rest of it. I took a few tools and the can of nails.

I still have that can of nails, and through the years I have used a few of them. Which makes me realize Grandpa was right about saving some things.

After all, you never know when you might need a nail.

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife. He is the author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.” Contact him at ward.degler@ gmail.com.

By Elle Kreamer elle@youarecurrent.com

Zionsville Fire Dept. firefighters Brett Havlin and Bobby Smith and others from the Boone County Professional Firefighters As sociation Local 5195 are working to restore a firetruck that served the Zionsville Volun teer Fire Dept. from 1964 through 1997.

A friend of Havlin’s, Justin Birchfield, son of the late Indianapolis Fire Dept. photogra pher and historian Rodger Birchfield, found the truck in the possession of Tom Fatland of Fatland Farms & Trucking in Sandwich, Ill. Until 2020, the 1964 Howe engine that once sped down the streets of Zionsville sat in a field in the small town of Sandwich. No one knows how it ended up there.

Smith and another firefighter, Kendrick Davis, pooled their money to purchase the engine, which Fatland sold to them for about $3,000. Smith said when he talked to Fatland, he told him he was days away from selling it to a camp down the road to use to transport kids around the grounds.

“A piece of our history came screaming past us,” Smith said. “We reached out and grabbed it, and now we’ve secured it for firefighters that’ll be on this department long after we’re gone.”

Havlin said in spring of this year, Local 5195 voted to purchase Engine 6, with the stipulation that it remain in Zionsville as property of the Zionsville Fire Dept.

Above all, Havlin and Smith agreed, the truck should not only serve as a reminder of ZFD’s history, but also be a representation of the rapid growth Zionsville has experi enced the last few decades.

“I’ve been at this department for 15 years, and there’s been so much change just in that time,” Havlin said. “It’s gone from a one-station department to three stations. Now, we have 84 career firefighters.”

The restoration is expected to cost $75,000, according to Steve Hates, president of Local 5195. The amount is being raised through fundraising efforts.

Smith said when they brought the truck on a trailer from Sandwich, they had it at the station for a while. Richard Ford, a retired Zionsville volunteer firefighter who drove and served on the truck, was able to go for a ride in it.

Ford, 92, has lived in Zionsville his entire

life and served on the volunteer fire depart ment for 25 years, beginning in 1973. After his retirement, he said he didn’t make runs, but still volunteered at the station until 2010 in various capacities, such as manning the station when everyone was out on a run.

Ford said the fire chief asked him in 1973 if he’d be willing to join the volunteer fire department, as it was short staffed, and he was one of only a few who could drive a clutch. Ford accepted the offer.

“It was a challenge, and it was interest ing, and you don’t know what you’re getting into when you go, which really keeps you going,” Ford said. “When the siren went off, you just wanted to go see what was going on and fix it if you could.”

Ford said in the 1970s, things were much different for firefighters in Zionsville. Sirens placed around town would blare when there was a call. He said volunteers would turn on their blue lights and rush to the station to be the first ones to go on the run.

Two people would ride front of the truck, and three or four more would hang on the

backstep, holding onto a bar. The town paid volunteers about $2 for a fire run and $1 for an ambulance run.

There was a camaraderie among volun teers, Ford said. They would often have so cial events at the department, but typically, everyone knew everyone in town, and they were already friends.

“We would absolutely love it if we had the ability to bring all of these people together — our part-time guys, our volunteers and our career guys,” Smith said. “We can all bond over this truck and preserve it for the future firefighters of Zionsville.”

Havlin said so far, they have rebuilt the carburetor, fixed the brake lines and the clutch. The paint is still in good condition, although it needs a new paint job, and the gold leaf of the emblems on the sides is in decent shape. The truck was driveable when it was purchased but still needs work, and repairs keep popping up.

Ultimately, Havlin and Smith said they hope efforts to restore the truck back to its former glory connects Zionsville’s past, present and future firefighters.

“There are six brand new guys coming in at this time, and they can see all this devel opment,” Havlin said. “They also get the op portunity to meet all these guys that came before them that paved the road for them to be here. It just kind of ties it all together, and if that’s what this truck does, it’s worth everything.”

ON THE COVER: A front view of the engine shows the water pump apparatus. (Photo courtesy of Brett Havlin)

SUPPORT THE RESTORATION

Donations for the restoration project are accepted on Venmo, and can be sent to @L5195 with the note “Engine 6 Project”

Checks can also be made out to Boone County Firefighters Foundation and sent by mail to: 1533 W. Oak Street, Suite 140 Zionsville, IN 46077

Zionsville firefighters work to restore 1964 engine

The engine sits in a field in Sandwich, Ill. before being purchased in 2020. (Pho tos courtesy of Brett Havlin)

A historical photo shows a volunteer firefighter using the hose from Engine 6, circa the late 1960s.

A historical photo shows the engine parked outside the old station on Cedar St., circa the late 1960s.

Biased scale

Commentary by Terry Anker

It’s a flaw of human nature that we so little imagine our beliefs to be mis placed that when they are we react with nothing short of astonishment. In this ongoing game of listing the best of everything — best city, best restaurant, best college, best deodorant — we in dulge the opining of the progenitors of these entirely subjective and unscientific directories with the bully pulpit. Often, the commentator finds themselves domiciled in some coastal town, mega tropolis, or enclave of their fellow elites and are confronted with a result to their research that shows a Midwestern town, backwater restaurant, non-Ivy League, or even drugstore-variety deodorant to have earned a spot.

“You won’t believe it,” they declare, “but this Indiana community beat out many others!” Wow, are they truly so shocked to imagine that Hoosiers care enough to live, eat and learn well — plus exude pleasant odor? Or are they expos ing their own prejudice, systemic even, that reminds all of us that they are in charge of good taste? Never one to shy away from confirmation bias, U.S. News & World Report issued its money-mak ing list of so-called best universities. It ranked Indiana’s own Wabash College as an “A+ school for B students.” Is that a compliment? True, Wabash doesn’t cut corners on quality education, nor does it garner the piles of applications of the more famous schools.

Is the restaurant’s greatness deter mined by the quality of the food, the celebrity of the clientele, the length of the waiting list, or the blessing of the right reviewer? “How can this be a good meal if it is affordable, can be obtained, and, most importantly, didn’t come from us?” Do they overconfidently overlook the quality of their competition? Accessibility does not have to affect outcome. Wabash College proves it. So, does inaccessibility guarantee quality? It seems unlikely.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

POLICIES

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HUMOR

A shot in the what?

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Loyal readers will know that I’ve been dealing with shoulder pain for nearly nine months and that because of a se ries of unfortunate events and my own trust issues, I’ve been ignoring medical advice for most of that time. But I finally had an MRI, learned that I have a partial ly torn tendon, and am now fully com mitted to physical therapy and a speedy recovery. Let’s go!

Except no one told me how awful the first step in my healing journey — a cortisone injection — would be. “It’s just a shot,” they said. “You’ll be fine,” they said.

Not so! They blatantly lied to my un suspecting little face. And I know this because the procedure is done in a spe cial room awash in calming neutrals and precious pet photos. As if staring at 20 dachshund puppies in bandanas could distract me from the ultrasound ma chine and tray of multiple large needles lurking in the corner. Hello! If you need adorable kittens, high-imagery guidance, and subcutaneous numbing medicine, it’s going to be bad.

And it was. Basically, I was viciously jabbed twice. In. The. Bone. Well, not exactly in the bone. Technically, I think she stuck me in a bursa sac, but wher ever, it was so intense and mentally disturbing that even my award-winning Lamaze breathing was caught off guard. Days later, I’m still experiencing PTSD, heebie-jeebies and gag reflexes when ever I think about it.

Apparently, though, I will begin to feel significant relief in the next week. My shoulder tendon won’t be healed, but I should be able to tolerate PT better and, hopefully, return to a more active life style soon. Let’s go!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”

— WILL ROGERS

This International Baccalaureate (IB) World School takes a different approach to education. With immersion and dual language programs in French, Mandarin, Spanish, and English and enhanced cultural experiences, our students are ready for whatever the world has to offer. After all, why stop at the Crossroads of America when you ’ re prepared to go anywhere?

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HUMOR

ed. They could be making it all up.

A guide in Savannah, Ga., once informed us that slaves were ordered to whistle while bringing food from the kitchen to prevent them from tasting it en route. It turned out to be a silly urban myth … or rural, in this case. But that summer, my wife Mary Ellen had me whistling “Rain drops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” whenever I brought a sizzling steak in from the grill.

I asked Tom why we couldn’t actually drive up and see any of the houses. Tom explained that if we got any closer there would be a lot of gawking by all of us, mak ing the stars feel uncomfortable.

I paid $99.95 for each of our tickets. I want to gawk. Gawking is the whole idea.

I asked the guide if we could see the res idence of Buster Keaton, one of my comedy heroes, who died in 1966.

In fact, out of some 18 celebrity homes we pulled up to, the closest we got to seeing anything of interest were the back-alley garage doors of Lucille Ball’s home.

– DICK WOLFSIE

“Who is Buster Keaton?” asked a young the lady in the front of the bus.

“He was a si lent movie star,” I responded.

“How could he make a movie if he didn’t talk?”

We vacationed in LA last week and sched uled a bus tour throughout the Hollywood Hills. I had envisioned huge mansions with humongous swimming pools, and a Tesla and Mercedes in every driveway. And, of course, there was the slim hope I might see George Clooney or Julia Roberts taking out their recycling.

Our first stop was Bette Midler’s place, but all we saw was an 8-foot-tall row of hedges hiding what the guide said was a majestic home. Next, we saw the opaque hedges that supposedly guarded the home of Eddie Murphy. Another colossal line of hedges impeded the view of Jim Carrey’s mansion. Evergreens prevented us from seeing Sharon Stone’s home. The one-time homes of Henry Fonda, Gene Kelly and Au drey Hepburn were all behind giant hedges. In fact, out of some 18 celebrity homes we pulled up to, the closest we got to seeing anything of interest were the back-alley garage doors of Lucille Ball’s home.

I tried to explain this to her as we were about to pull up to the gate. The guard ap proached our bus.

“We’re looking for Buster Keaton’s house,” I said.

“I’m sorry,” he responded, “I’m not al lowed to reveal who lives here.”

“I don’t care who lives here now,” I said. “But did Buster Keaton once live here?”

The guard stared at me, expressionless. Not a word. I don’t think he knew who Bust er Keaton was, either, but he was doing a great impression of the master.

At Paramount Studios, Mary Ellen asked me if I thought we’d see any big stars walk ing around. I told her we might, or we might not.

I was hedging my bet.

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Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

Brain cancer survivor completes inspirational ride

By Chris Bavender news@currentzionsville.com

A Carmel doctor and brain cancer survi vor took to the road for the 100-mile Tour de Komen bike ride this month in an effort to inspire others with physical challenges to get active to help in their recovery and in support of two family friends who battled breast cancer.

GIVING BACK

Dr. Doug Metz was diagnosed in 1996 at age 39 with an acoustic neuroma brain tumor.

“The diagnosis of a 5-centimeter acous tic neuroma tumor and seeing the MRI was scary and discouraging,” Metz said. “I learned that the surgery would save my life and could cure me of the tumor but would leave me with a variety of possible perma nent disabilities.”

Active in road biking, rock climbing, swimming and skating before his diagnosis, Metz focused his efforts on getting some function back so he could be reengaged with family activities and return to work.

His wife, Ruth, saw information about the Tour de Komen ride, and Metz was im pressed with the focus on research to find better treatments.

“Once I learned to be aware and accept that recovery would be hard, that ‘living life’ with limitations, such as a disfigured face and hearing loss, would be different than expected, I came to grasp and accept that living life outside of that smaller box I had previously accepted could be hard, but ful filling, thrilling, and joyful,” Metz said. Learn more at tourdekomen.org.

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Dr. Doug Metz recently completed the 100-mile Tour de Komen bike ride. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Doug Metz)

Become a volunteer today

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-Friday.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org. You can also scan the QR code to download an application.

Lilly’s Wearable Art to present trunk show

By Elle Kreamer elle@youarecurrent.com

Lilly’s Wearable Art, a clothing store at 110 N. Main St. in Zionsville, is presenting a trunk show featuring the work of world-renowned fashion designer Mieko Mintz.

FASHION

Mintz, the daughter of a geisha, was born in southern Japan and studied fashion in Tokyo. She eventually opened a store in Manhattan, where she sells her pieces worldwide.

Joan “Lilly” Carney, who opened Lilly’s in 1992, has traveled the world in search of timeless fashions. She said she has respect ed Mintz’ work for years and was honored when Mintz offered to send her pieces to showcase in her shop.

Carney said Mintz will send approxi mately 50 vibrant, one-of-a-kind reversible designs to sell in her shop. Mintz’ website, which has videos detailing the process behind her work, explains that the pieces are composed of traditional Kantha fabric,

which are layers of old throws and saris joined together by a hand-embroidered run ning stitch.

The trunk show will be presented at Lilly’s Oct. 25-29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will feature selections of jackets, vests and other items.

For more about Mintz, visit miekomintz. com. For more about the trunk show and Lilly’s, visit lillyswearableart.com.

Bakery celebrates opening

By Elle Kreamer elle@youarecurrent.com

The cookie shop Not as Famous Cookie Company opened in mid-August and has received positive feedback and support from the Zions ville community, according to Yolanda Carlton, who owns the company with her husband, Ron Carlton.

NEW BIZ

Yolanda said the business was founded in 1978 in Los Angeles, at a time when Famous Amos was on the rise, from Ron’s choco late chip cookie recipe. Ron’s mother, who Yolanda said is an excellent baker, gave him some pointers, and he was soon selling his cookies at hotels and supermarkets.

However, Yolanda said they soon found that competing for shelf space at grocery stores wasn’t working for their business model, so they diversified their operations. When they found a storefront in Zionsville at 30 E. Poplar St., she said they were quick to move their operations there.

“This is my husband’s passion,” Yolanda said. “He wanted to continue making cook ies, but we saw that we needed to do it in a retail space.”

Yolanda said they’ve received lots of support from moms groups in Zionsville and Carmel, particularly for their triple-cookie cake that “tastes as good as it looks.”

“We just love Zionsville village, the quaintness, the uniqueness of the shops and the supportive atmosphere for small businesses,” Yolanda said. “We know there are lots of cookie places there, but we think we have a unique offering, in that it is an original recipe, and it’s handmade with qual ity ingredients.”

For more, visit notasfamouscookie.busi ness.site.

Fashion designer Mieko

Mintz models one of her pieces. (Photo courtesy of Joan Carney)

Not As Famous Cookie Company staff, along side members of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the bakery’s opening at its Poplar St. location with a ribbon cutting Oct. 3. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Chamber of Commerce)

F.C. Tucker September stats — The Zionsville residen tial

estate market remained quieter in September, with home sale prices continuing their upward trend. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Zionsville home was $654,802, an increase of 20.6 percent compared to September 2021 – and the highest average home sale price in central Indiana. The average price per square foot for a Zionsville home also increased by 15.6 percent to $223.82. Homes in Zionsville remained on the market 42.9 percent, or six days, longer than this time last year.

Best & Brightest nominations ± Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is seeking nominations for its 19th annu al Indy’s Best and Brightest event, presented by KPMG

LLP. The event will honor 100 of central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals, age 40 and younger, in 10 industry categories. Visit indysbestandbrightest.org through Nov. 4 to make a nomination.

Video game stock growth — The video game industry is booming. The global video game market is likely to double to $300 billion in revenue by 2025, according to tech research firm GlobalData, driven by the expansion of mobile-phone and online gaming. Also, there has been tremendous growth in games played by multiple players over the Internet, such as Fortnite, in which 100 players fight against one another for survival. Epic Games made more than a billion dollars in 2019 by selling optional virtual accessories such as character outfits. Investors

should focus on third-party video game publishers with a history of churning out blockbuster games for consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Their stocks can benefit no matter what platform gamers choose to play on or what business model prevails. Two attractive video game pub lishers now are:

• Activision Blizzard (ATVI) hits include World of War craft, which has had $9 billion in revenue since 2004. It partners with YouTube to stream live broadcasts of tournaments for games such as Overwatch and Call of Duty.

• Electronic Arts (EA) makes best-selling games such as the FIFA soccer series, Madden NFL and Battlefield.

Source: BottomLineInc.co

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Actress gets dream role in ATI production

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

When Sydney Howard saw “Violet” for the first time, she was touched.

“It was one of the most impactful theatrical expe riences I’ve had,” said Howard, who saw the show in 2019 while study ing in the U.K. “The whole message about a young woman learning how to say yes, how to be brave and reach self-actual ization was something I could connect with. I knew immediately I wanted to eventually do it ever since.”

Howard, based in New York City, will make her first appearance in the Indianap olis area as the title character in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Violet,” set for Oct. 28 to Nov. 13 at the Studio The ater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“She experienced an accident when she was 13 years old that left her with a horrible scar on her face,” Howard said. “It never healed properly. She has plans to go to see this televangelist, who she believes with all of her soul is going to heal her.”

The musical is set in 1964 in the South amid the Civil Rights Movement. For part of the show, Violet is on a bus traveling from a small town in North Carolina to Tulsa, Okla.

“The scar is treated as a metaphor that we all have things we wish we could change about ourselves,” Howard said. “These things that maybe we are insecure about keep us from becoming as brave and forthcoming in our life as we could be. That’s a journey everybody can connect with and that’s what drew me to it.”

Howard is on stage nearly the entire time, so there is a lot of line memorization.

“It’s a challenge, but it’s a challenge that I love,” she said.

Quincy Carman, a College Wood Elemen tary fourth-grader from Carmel, plays a young Violet. Carman, 10, learned about the audition from her vocal coach, Rebec ca McConnell. Carman started acting two

years ago. She has appeared in Jr. Civic shows “Frozen” and “The Little Mermaid.”

“I like that it’s the first show where I’m the only kid in it,” Carman said. “I feel like I can learn a lot.”

Carman said she loves Broadway.

“My friends like watch ing me perform and I like to perform,” she said. “It just makes me feel happy.”

Indianapolis resident Tiffany Gilliam, who portrays a music hall singer, has been in several Civic Theatre, Beef & Boards and Indiana Repertory Theatre shows.

“I heard about the show but didn’t really know the details of the show, so I did some homework,” Gilliam said. “Singing is my first love. I thought it fit the style of the show, fits with who I am and my gos pel upbringing, so it fit perfectly.”

The 11-person cast includes Judy Fitzger ald, one of ATI’s three co-founders.

Indianapolis resident Richard Roberts, who is on the IRT artistic staff, is directing.

“I looked at the show and I fell in love with it,” Roberts said. “It’s a beautiful

show. It’s an interesting challenge be cause half of the show takes place on a bus. For me to figure out how to stage that is very exciting.”

Roberts said 275 people auditioned from across the nation.

Maurice-Aime Green, from Las Vegas, performed some songs from the musi cal when he was at the  University of Ne vada, Las Vegas.

“I love the story, and Jeanine Tesori is one of my favorite musical theater com posers,” said Green, who plays one of the Army members on the bus. “The songs attracted me more than anything. The con tent of the show is very inspiring.”

Luke Weber, who graduated from Texas Tech and is based in New York, plays Mon ty. He was supposed to play the role in a college production but it was shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When I saw the job listing on Playbill, I sent in a monologue and a song,” Weber said. “Whenever I listen to the soundtrack of the show, I get goosebumps. Some shows can be predictable, but this show, you don’t know where it’s going to go.”

For more, visit atistage.org.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

“The Addams Family” runs through Nov. 20 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianap olis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘DECEPTION’

David Ranalli will present “Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE

Carmel Apprentice Theatre will present “The Addams Family,” a musical, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 13 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carm el. For more, visit thecat.biz.

‘THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ at 7 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

AARON LEWIS

Aaron Lewis will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

JON MCLAUGHLIN

Jon McLaughlin: Indiana 15th Anniversary Tour will stop at The Tarkington at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Midtown’s Got Talent announces winners

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The winners have been announced for Carmel’s Midtown’s Got Talent, which re cently staged its third annual music talent competition at Midtown Plaza.

The event ended Oct. 7. The winners were youth (age 10-13): 1. John Paul Pack, 2. Evan Burton and 3. Alex Selear, Azalia Davidson: teen (age 14-17): 1. Meg Iyer, 2. Teilah McClung and 3. Alyssa Fuhrman; adult (age 18-over): 1. Laura Adornato, 2. Michael Gallo and 3. Jess Wright.

MUSICAL

The cast of Actors Theatre of Indiana pauses during rehearsal. (Photo courtesy of ATI)

Carman

Howard

From left, University High School students Pierce Garino-Heisey, Celeste Hastings, Kayla Rosetti appear in “Fools.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

UHS students embracing ‘Fools’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Neil Simon’s comic fable “Fools” provides the perfect role for University High School senior Celeste Hastings.

PLAY

“I love being silly and stupid on stage,” said Hastings, a Zionsville resident. “My favorite thing is ComedyS portz. It’s improv and being goofy on stage. I love comedic roles.”

Hastings plays Sophia, the lead love inter est, in University High School’s production of the play at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the school’s Andrews Hall.

“The most challenging thing is getting in the mind of a character who is cursed with stupidity. That is an interesting role to take on,” she said.

Senior Pierce Garino-Heisey, a Carmel resident who also participates in ComedyS portz, plays Dr. Zubritsky.

“I’m the village doctor and Sophia’s father,” Garino-Heisey said. “I like that I get to be like a cartoon character on stage. I get to go all out with the character, be completely wacky, goofy and ridiculous, which is something I haven’t been able to do before in an actual show. Obviously, in ComedySportz, I can.”

Garino-Heisey said the challenge is keep ing up with the dialogue with the physical movements and on-stage blocking.

Callie Hartz, the director and a UHS per forming arts teacher, said the biggest chal lenge for the student cast is attempting an Eastern European accent.

“The kids have been embracing taking on the silliness of it,” Hartz said.

Tickets are available at the door or at forms.diamondmindinc.com/universityhigh schoolin/fools?token=1236527112. Adult tick ets are $10 and student tickets are $8.

Blues artist set to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Joanne Shaw Taylor hopes her second appearance in the Indianapolis area will be a bit warmer.

there doing it. After COVID-19, everything got shut down for so long.”

CONCERT

“I played the Slip pery Noodle around 2010 in the dead of the winter,” she said.

The English blues artist will per form a concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I’m a blues guitarist, soul singer who writes pop songs,’ Taylor said. “It’s kind of a jumble.”

She will perform songs from her eighth studio album, “Nobody’s Fool,” produced by Joe Bonamassa, which will be released Oct. 28. The album includes “Just No Getting Over You (Dream Cruise),” which has already been released as a single.

She also will perform songs from “The Blues Album,” which was released in 2021, and some favorites.

“It’s nice to see the venues getting nicer and bigger,” Taylor said. “It’s nice to be out

Taylor was discovered by Dave Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, at age 16. Taylor had performed at a charity event because her mother had breast cancer. A friend of Stewart passed along a demo CD from the performance. Stewart invited her on the road with his supergroup at the time.

“It was one of those fateful things,” she said. “I do feel fortu nate, but the harder you work and the more you are out there, the more those opportunities seem to find you.”

Taylor said there are three or four songs she feels she always needs to perform.

“There are some you should play but you’ve played them every night for five years and you want to rest them for a little bit,” Taylor said. “It’s good to keep it fresh. If we are bored on stage, it’s not going to be transmitted to the audience.”

Some of the songs she usually performs are “Dyin’ To Know,” “Mud Honey” and “Going Home.”

For more, visit joanneshawtaylor.com. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Wiscons to perform new album

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Brett Wiscons has had some notable ap pearances with performers such as Jimmy Buffett, Bon Jovi, Hootie & the Blowfish and the Zac Brown Band.

as a solo act, so to be able to play this al bum live, front-to-back, with some of these fine ladies and gentlemen, including Thom, is a dream come true.”

MUSIC

“The fact I’ve gotten to perform on the same stage or lineup as some of my musical heroes has been truly fantastic for me,” the Zi onsville resident said. “I had posters of some of these artists on my wall. And to play on a cruise ship with Jon Bon Jovi is still a ‘pinch me’ moment. I’m grateful for all of the ups and downs. And I truly believe, at 42, we’ve only just begun.”

Wiscons will perform songs from his 2022 full-length album, “Late Bloomer,” at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. The album was created with mix engineer, producer and collaborator Thom Daugherty, a Carmel resident.

“I’m really excited to have some of the studio musicians from the record joining me on stage that night,” he said. “I mostly tour

The first show will include acoustic and special songs. The second show will include a 20-year reunion set with his former band Great Scott!

“Overall, the songs have a theme about hope,” Wiscons said. “My pro ducer (Daugherty) and I wrote all of the tunes during the pandemic and lockdown, and we were trying to shine some light into the darkness we were all going through. I think you can hear it all on the record. We touch on universal themes of love, parental love, romantic love and love for your common man/woman, too.”

The album crosses several genres.

“One of Thom’s greatest gifts is his abil ity to understand the essence of what his artists should sound like that’s unique to them, and I firmly believe we nailed it,” he said. “There are shades of a lot of my favor ite bands and artists on the record.”

For more, visit brettwiscons.com.

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Closing night film stirs emotions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Heartland International Film Festival

Artistic Director Greg Sorvig is passionate about all the films his festival shows, but one in particular stood out this year.

FESTIVAL

“‘The Whale’ means a lot to me on many levels, from the first time I saw the film a couple months ago to sharing it with a sold-out crowd on closing night (Oct. 16),” said Sor vig, a Carmel resident. “Indianapolis-born Brendan Fraser was here prior to COVID for an anniversary screening of ‘The Mummy’ and the parallels of seeing him transform both onscreen in his career-best perfor mance and offscreen as his career resurges to new heights has been touching. ‘The Whale’ is a powerful film with an especially impactful ending, and it was amazing being able to share that with our fans to close out the festival.”

All three major cash prizes were awarded to women directors at the Oct. 15 awards presentation. The top prize winners were

“Hidden Letters” from director Violet Du Feng and co-director Qing Zhao ($20,000 Documentary Feature Grand Prize); “Our Father, the Devil” from director Ellie Foumbi ($20,000 Narrative Feature Grand Prize); and “Wildcat” from directors Melissa Lesh and Trevor Frost ($5,000 Jim my Stewart Legacy Award).

“The B1G Story: George Taliaferro,” directed by Tucker Gragg and Kevin Weaver, won the Indiana Spotlight Award ($2,000 cash prize) and “The Best We’ve Got: The Carl Erskine Story,” directed by Ted Green, received the Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award.

The Overall Audience Choice Award went to “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game,” directed by Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg (USA).

“I received more compliments on the lineup and our variety of films this year than ever before from our in-person attendees,” Sorvig said. “Movie-going has changed dramatically with streaming and COVID, but response and interest remains high, which was encourag ing, both for in-person and streaming.”

For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

Where’s Amy?

Where’s Amy attends Heartland Film Festival events

Amy Pauszek

Jenny and Tom Godby (Zionsville) at the 31st annual Heartland International Film Festival’s Opening Night Film, the Cinemania cocktail party and Closing Night Awards Show and After Party. The festi val ran

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The Dark Soul created by Nick D. features Tito’s handmade vodka infused with activated charcoal, lime, coconut cream. For every Dark Soul sold, Tito’s will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to the National Humane Society and CHIP.

To see a video of this drink being mixed, scan this QR code.

(Photo courtesy of Huse Culinary)

BEHIND BARS: DARK SOUL

Clearing up confusing words

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

job, that means the person is receiving an incredibly desirable job.

Visiting Lexington and Concord

Commentary by Don Knebel

As we return from Cape Cod, we stop at Lexington and Concord, Mass., sites of the first battles of the American Revolution.

TRAVEL

During the French and Indian War, the Massachusetts colonial militia, fighting alongside the British, obtained a supply of arms. At war’s end, it stashed the remaining weapons in Concord. On the eve ning of April 18, 1775, 700 British soldiers left Boston for Concord, seeking to eliminate the threat the weapons, which Britain also claimed to own, posed to them. Paul Revere and William Dawes then set out separate ly on horseback to warn the militia “the British are coming.” At 5 a.m. on April 19, a contingent of British troops arrived in Lex ington, where 77 militiamen, assembled at Buckman Tavern, came out and stood along Lexington Green. After someone, perhaps inadvertently, pulled a trigger, the British opened fire, killing eight militiamen and wounding nine, including Prince Eastabrook, a slave. The British forces continued the 7 miles to Concord, where they found most of the arms already moved. Encountering a large militia force at Concord’s North Bridge, the “Redcoats” retreated toward Boston. About 2,000 armed militiamen pursued them for 18 miles, shooting from behind trees and walls. Before the British troops reached safety, 73 had been killed and 174 wounded. The Massachusetts militia suffered 90 casu alties. The American Revolution had begun.

Today, a famous statue on Lexington Green honors the Lexington militia, includ ing the so-called “Minutemen,” prepared to fight on a minute’s notice. Across the street is Buckman Tavern, now a museum, and a marker remembering Eastabrook. An obe

lisk erected in 1836 at the site of Concord’s North Bridge was dedicated with a reading of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem celebrating the “embattled farmers” “who fired the shot heard ‘round the world.” The nearby Minute Man National Historic Park features an ani mated retelling of that event.

GRAMMAR GUY

I’ve been keeping a list of words I hear that perplex and puzzle even the smartest word nerds out there. Today, I’d like to clear up some of the confusion with some quick-hitting didactic disambiguations.

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of mus tard. A few years ago, I almost started a mustard review podcast. A few weeks ago, I heard someone say, “That won’t cut the mustard.” Certainly, the person meant “pass muster,” right? After all, “pass muster” means “to gain approval or accep tance.” As it turns out, “cut mustard” is a term that means “to reach or surpass the desired standard or performance.” So, the two terms not only sound alike but have similar meanings. Hopefully that delinea tion cuts the mustard for you.

Is someone “plum” or “plumb” out of luck? The standard phrase is “plumb out of luck,” which means “completely out of luck.” One of the definitions of “plumb” is “completely/squarely/utterly.” When someone gets a “plum” appointment or

Have you ever heard the phrase “wish ful thinking”? Or is it “wistful thinking”? This made me think about the term. The correct phrase is “wishful” thinking, which is when a person is thinking of the way he wishes or wants them to be, even when that is unrealistic or overly idealistic. “Wistful” means “full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy.” So, I suppose you could think “wistfully,” but the common vernacular phrase is “wishful thinking.”

In case you’re wondering, you “broach” — not “breach” — the subject. This is a confusing one. Breach means “to break open,” so it kind of makes sense to “break open the subject.” However, broach means “to bring up or suggest for the first time.”

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

Buckman Tavern in Lexington, Mass. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Minuteman statue on Lexington Green.

Prince Eastabrook marker in Lexington, Mass.

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