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Mayor John Stehr announces first ZMYAC members news@currentzionsville.com To engage more youth in municipal government, Mayor John Stehr has announced the creation of the Zionsville YOUTH Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, the town’s first youth advisory council established by ordinance.

During its Jan. 16 meeting, the Zionsville Town Council unanimously approved the ZMYAC ordinance upon first reading. The ZMYAC is composed of 19 high school students who are residents of Zionsville.

“It’s exciting to me to see Zionsville’s younger generation become even more active in our town, share their voice and learn how the town works for them,” Stehr stated.

Applications opened in late 2023, and Stehr said nearly 100 high school students applied. Mary Grabianowski, former Zionsville Community High School government teacher, led the application and selection process.

The objective of the ZMYAC is to encourage civic engagement, learn about municipal government and the development of leadership skills. Participants can share input on town initiatives, attend town council meetings and collaborate with Town of Zionsville leadership and staff. Participants will also plan and execute a service project of their choosing.

“In everything we do, we need to consider how it will impact Zionsville 15 to 20 years down the road,” Stehr stated. “This is our next generation that we hope will continue to live here, to raise their families

From left, ZMYAC members Charlie Sondik, Cooper Siegler, Brady Coffman, Helena Streib and Caroline Sampson at Town Hall.

here and take over as town leaders for decades to come.”

For those interested in participating in ZMYAC, a second term will open for the 2024-25 school year.

The 2024 Zionsville Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council includes the following: • Noah Alt • Noah Berg • Sadie Choi • Brady Coffman • Aiden Cope • Parker Coyle

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Zionsville rejoins partnership with Boone EDC news@currentzionsville.com The Town of Zionsville is reengaging with the Boone County Economic Development Corp.

GROWTH During the Jan. 16 town council meeting, Mayor John Stehr asked for a resolution to appropriate funds to the Boone EDC for its 2024 services, which the town council unanimously passed. According to Stehr, former Mayor Emily Styron parted ways with the Boone EDC in 2020.

Stehr said the goal is to “strengthen relationships with community and regional partners so Zionsville once again has a seat at the table. When economic growth benefits one of us in Boone County, it benefits us all.”

Boone EDC, a nonprofit, is dedicated to the growth of Boone County by actively engaging with businesses, developers, consultants, real estate brokers, public officials and the community, according to the organization.

According to Public Information Officer Amanda Vela, Zionsville has “historically (partnered) with the Boone EDC to assist the town in economic development.” She said Stehr has prioritized reengaging with the Boone EDC by appropriating money from the Food and Beverage Fund for economic development services.

“We want to be more engaged with our Boone County neighbors to help support sustainable growth and bring investment to the county,” Stehr stated. “By working with the qualified team at the Boone EDC, we can identify economic development opportuni-

ties that make sense for our town.

Molly Whitehead, executive director of Boone EDC, said the significance of reengaging with the Town of Zionsville is a strategic move for Boone EDC and the county’s overall growth.

“Our collaboration with Zionsville is pivotal in nurturing a unified economic vision for Boone County,” Whitehead stated. “By reengaging with Zionsville, we aim to leverage shared resources, enhance economic synergies, and create a more robust and interconnected business environment. Together, we can unlock new opportunities, attract investment and ensure sustainable growth that benefits both our communities and the entire county.”

For more about the Boone EDC, visit betterinboone.org.

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Wanted: Rugby players

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Carmel resident Shayla Meinders is working to form a girl’s club rugby team in Zionsville for high school CLUB SPORTS students.

“The men’s team has been around for quite a few years now, and the big goal this year is to start a women’s team,” Meinders said.

Meinders, who will serve as the head coach, played club rugby while attending Purdue University. She was team captain during her final two years of college and coached rugby at Purdue and Carmel High School after graduation.

“I hadn’t been a head coach before Carmel, but we ended up taking that team to state and winning,” Meinders said. “The executive director for Indiana Rugby asked me to get involved with Zionsville, so now we’re starting to make the team happen.”

Meinders is hosting indoor preseason practices at Sports Zone Indy while trying to recruit team members. Five girls are currently on the club team.

“We are looking at recruiting and num-

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bers and trying to keep everyone engaged and involved right now,” Meinders said.

To form a team, Meinders said 15 girls need to be committed by Feb. 1.

“Our official season would start in midMarch,” Meinders said.” Usually, we start hitting the ground pretty heavily around spring break, and if we get the go-ahead to do that, we would be getting into the swing of things by the end of February.”

If the team does not have enough members, Meinders said the girls who are signed up will still play in small tournaments and exhibition games, and practices will run normally to help teach girls the game of rugby.

“I would still run everything that we’ve been doing, but I might have to find some tournaments around the state that we would have to go to rather than being in the Indiana Central Division 2 league,” Meinders said. “We want to get things rolling this year so that by next year we can push and start to grow.”

The team practices every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 6601 Coffman Rd. in Indianapolis. Anyone who is interested can contact shayla_meinders@yahoo.com for more information.

Commentary by Ward Degler So, what’s been happening in my neck of the woods since the dawn of the new year? It’s not a rhetoriPLAIN TALK cal question.

First, we discovered what looked to be water damage while moving some furniture to paint the walls in one of our bedrooms. A closer inspection by an expert revealed we had an infestation of termites. The treatment was expensive.

Next, while preparing another room for painting, we discovered sawdust on the windowsill. Another call to the experts, who told us we had a problem with carpenter ants — more expense.

Then it got below zero outside. Every winter, I put an electric heater out in the garage next to the water pipes to keep them from freezing, which they did one year when I was away, and a neighbor kindly came over with his torch and thawed them out.

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ment in the heater might give up.

Which is what it did on the coldest night. And our pipes froze.

Actually, a collection of pipes runs to a filter, to the pressure tank and to the water softener. They all froze, and, failing to thaw them with our torch, we had to call a plumber.

After the plumber left and we had water running from every faucet in the house, we held our breath, waiting for the 00,000 $1,7 next disaster.

Nothing happened.

It’s been a week, and still nothing. The house is warm, the water is running, we have two heaters warming the pipes now and we are starting to breathe easier.

It’s still January, and February has a reputation for unexpected severity. Still, considering that almost everything that can happen has already happened, I’m mildly optimistic.

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Witham Health Services recently announced the installation of a MAGNETOM Altea 1.5T MRI scanner, which HEALTH is now available at the Whitestown at Anson location at 6085 Heartland Dr. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to introduce the new MRI, which, according to Witham, is “fast, convenient and local.”

The company stated the new “state-ofthe-art” machine is “uniquely designed to deliver the best of both worlds, including exceptional image quality for physicians and a comfortable experience for patients.”

It enables Witham to deliver precise, personalized exams for all patients.

“We wanted to find the best of both worlds,” stated David Brinkley, director of radiology services at Witham. “On one hand, we were looking for the MRI scanner that delivered the best possible images. On the other hand, we wanted our patients to have the best possible experience closer to their home. MAGNETOM Altea brought it all together for us.”

The system features BioMatrix Technology and accommodates patients’ “anatomical, physiological and technologist differences.” Witham explained the scanner adapts to the patient’s needs and delivers the clinical information to diagnose and treat accurately. These factors help decrease the need for rescans and increase scan consistency across a diverse patient population.

“Our previous MRI had offered excellent services; however, our new MRI allows Witham to expand access to Boone County and the surrounding areas,” Brinkley stated.

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“We now have the capability to scan more types of studies — from neuro and musculoskeletal to prostate and breast imaging.”

Diverse patients are also accommodated with a 70-cm wide bore. The company stated that the wide bore design will help reduce anxiety and symptoms of claustrophobia.

“Combining the wide bore design and faster scan times, patients will have a much better experience during their MRI,” Brinkley stated. “With this new state-of-the-art system, Witham (can now) deliver the highest-quality care and best possible patient experience to patients in the Zionsville/ Whitestown area.”

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Shamrocks senior guard benefited playing behind Mr. Basketball

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the basket.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tax help — AARP is offering free tax help to patrons with low to moderate income with special attention to those 60 and older throughout February at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library, 250 N. Fifth St. There is limited space and reservations are required. Those filing joint returns should only make one reservation; couples filing separately are asked to reserve different slots. Appointments can be made for any Thursday starting Feb. 1 and ending on April 4. Appointments begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Contact 317-873-3149 for registration.

support the library’s programs and activities. The library will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Book Sale — A Friends of the Library book sale will run during library hours Feb. 2 through Feb. 4 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library. Attendees can find books and other materials for their personal collection. Proceeds

CPR Training — The Zionsville Aquatic Center offers a blended learning American Red Cross CPR/AED and choking emergency training class monthly at Zionsville Community High School for $75. The next class is at 6 p.m.

Rummage Sale — This year’s annual rummage sale at Salem Methodist Church of Zionsville will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at 6701 S. 775 E. Salem Methodist’s annual rummage and bake sale helps support Salem’s missions fund, youth outreach and The Caring Center in Lebanon.

For more, contact info@salemchurchzionsville.org.

Feb. 20. The class is open to everyone over the age of 11 years old. Prior to the course, the two hour online portion of the American Red Cross CPR/AED course must be completed. Email Lbrown@zcs.k12.in.us to obtain the online pre-course link prior to the in-person skills session.

Master Naturalist Program — Registration has opened up for Zionsville Parks and Recreation’s Indiana Master Naturalist program. The program provides hands-on opportunities to learn about Indiana’s natural resources including plants, water, soils, wildlife and more. Participants must be 18 or older, able to meet every other Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15 through May 23 and complete 24 hours of volunteering to earn an IMN certificate and pin. Register at bit.ly/3Og2rO3.

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Representatives from the 2023 winning charities. (Photo Courtesy Peterman Brothers)

Peterman Brothers to hold Charity Showdown

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

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

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

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

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

The Peterman team narrows the options

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The staff is motivated to provide great service and promote the loyalty program knowing more money goes to the charities,” Anderson said. “These are our neighbors.”

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FEBRUARY COMMUNITY CALENDAR FIRST TUESDAY Join the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce for First Tuesday at 445 W. Walnut St. from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 6. HouseWurks of Zionsville will hold an open house at one of its custom-built homes. Free food and refreshments will be served. Each month, a different Zionsville Chamber member has the opportunity to host the event at its place of business or another location. The event is free for Zionsville Chamber members and first-time guests. Registration is not required for this event.

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Join Habitat for Humanity Boone County from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8 for a Galentines celebration to support HFHBC. The event will feature food, drinks and fun at Liv on Oak at 455 W. Oak St. Donations of wine and bourbon will be collected for HFHBC’S Blueprints and Blue Jeans event in March. To RSVP or for more, contact Jess Lazarz at jlazarz@ boonehabitat.org.

CHILI SUPPER This year’s annual chili supper at Salem Methodist Church of Zionsville will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at 6701 S. 775 E. Chili will be available for dine-in or carryout.

An adult meal is $8 and includes chili, two sides, a dessert and a drink. Proceeds go to the Salem scholarship fund. For more, contact info@salemchurchzionsville.org.

ROCK ART Create unique art using natural materials during Zionsville Nature Center’s art in nature series. The program will start off on an easy hike with a naturalist to explore parks and collect materials. Afterwards, attendees will create rock art with different mediums.

Rock art will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at 250 N. 5th St. Registration is $3 for residents and $4 for nonresidents and available at zionsvillein.myrec.com.

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Join the Zionsville Education Foundation for a Trivia Night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Underground at 91 S. Main St. Teams of up to eight people will compete in a “fun-filled” trivia night led by Hambone Trivia. Desserts and a cash bar are included.

Guests are welcome to bring additional snacks or team-name-themed decorations for their table. To register your team and support ZEF’s mission with an entry fee of $400, visit zionsvilleeducationfoundation. org. Contact ZEF with questions at zef@zcs. k12.in.us.

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‘A TOUCH OF GLORY’ Zionsville resident writes play about legendary 1955 Crispus Attucks basketball team

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com With NBA All-Star weekend approaching, one Zionsville resident wants to ensure Hoosiers embrace the state’s basketball history.

Laura Town of Zionsville wrote a play titled “A Touch of Glory” that tells the 1955 story of Oscar Robertson and his basketball teammates at Crispus Attucks High School. During All-Star Town weekend, the play will be performed at Crispus Attucks High School, 1140 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior St., in Indianapolis.

Led by future NBA star and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Robertson, in 1955 Crispus Attucks became the first all-Black high school team in the nation to win a state championship in any sport.

The play focuses on the 1955 era and the many obstacles the team had to overcome to win the state title during segregation.

Attucks was the only all-Black high school in Indianapolis.

“I’m very enthusiastic about using the Crispus Attucks auditorium because it is where the boys had to practice some of their games because they weren’t given a regular gym,” Town said. “So, there’s a historic purpose for having it there.”

The idea for the play came about when Town attended the Memorial Day parade in downtown Indianapolis in 2015, when surviving members of the 1955 team were the grand marshals.

“I was at the parade, and I realized I didn’t know much about the 1955 Crispus Attucks team,” Town said. “I knew that Oscar Robertson was their captain and that he was an NBA Hall of Famer, but I didn’t know the full story.”

Another historical aspect that interested Town when writing the play was the “loss of innocence” the team experienced in 1955.

“Back in the 50s, when you won the state tournament, you had a big victory parade,” Town said. “Crispus Attucks was denied that because local leaders were afraid that African Americans would riot and tear up downtown. What really spoke to me was

(Above) From left, Corey White as younger Oscar Robertson, Ennis Adams Jr. as Principal Russell Lane, Josh Bruton as Bailey Robertson and Eric Washington as older Oscar Robertson at rehearsal. (Photo courtesy of Laura Town) (Right) From left, standing, The 1955 Crispus Attucks team: coach Ray Crowe, Willie Merriweather, John Gipson, Oscar Robertson, Sheddrick Mitchell and Willie Burnley. From left, kneeling, Stan Patton, Sam Milton, Bill Hampton, Bill Brown, Bill Scott and Johnnie Brown (Photo courtesy of Indiana Historical Society)

that these boys did everything right. They had nearly a perfect season. They lost just one game and were denied their victory parade. How do you overcome that?”

The play explores how the 1955 Crispus Attucks team changed the game of basketball and how the players recovered from being denied a celebration of their victory.

Town was contacted about a year and a half ago by historian David Williams, who said it would be ideal to present the play during All-Star weekend in February to help Hoosiers understand their basketball history and also provide an opportunity for visitors to learn about the Attucks story. Town has been working on the play since 2016.

“I interviewed the surviving members of the team and (Attucks coach Ray Crowe’s) family and worked on this for quite a long time,” Town said. “I have a friendship with Williams, and the Lilly Foundation contacted him to support his work, and he said, ‘I’d

rather you support this play.’”

The Lilly Foundation, in collaboration with the Central Indiana Community Foundation and creative agency GangGang, is funding the play. Proceeds will help offset production costs.

The play is directed by ​​ the founder and artistic director of the Asante Children’s Theatre, Deborah Asante, and produced by Asante’s son, Terrance Asante-Doyle. Asante said she has been able to bring Asante a cultural perspective to the play as Town brings a “genuine desire to educate and impact people.”

“I have been very glad that I was open enough to look at all the possibilities because this is a very exciting project to be involved in,” Asante said.

As a basketball fan, Asante-Doyle said he

never knew about the story but instantly saw the connections in the play from growing up in the basketball community.

“I saw the possibilities from the timing of Indianapolis hosting the All-Star Game to our social climate,” Asante-Doyle said. “The timing is perfect to tell this story.”

“A Touch of Glory” is the first full play Town has written, and her full-time job is writing curriculum for universities, associations and high schools. Town is helping create a middle school curriculum that will be given freely to schools globally.

“The curriculum uses the play as a jumping-off point,” Town said. “We’re going to talk about social and emotional intelligence and resilience when facing tough times.”

Town hopes the play will raise awareness of basketball history and provide an opportunity for people unfamiliar with the 1955 Crispus Attucks team to learn more about its legacy.

“I felt remiss in not knowing the history of Indianapolis and the great accomplishments of this team,” Town said. “I would just like other people to understand what this team went through and reflect on how they overcame all these challenges. It’s a very inspirational story to me.”

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Town wrote “A Touch of Glory” to inspire Hoosiers to remember Indiana history during All-Star week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Town)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Zionsville resident draws on past for one-woman play

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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

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

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

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

The show runs around 90 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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with the tasks of being a mother.”

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

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

Young-Collins sang in high school.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SINGING THOSE OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consider what might make your social

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

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

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

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

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

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Attorney has passion for estate planning, motorcycle racing

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hristopher Blair is passionate about motorcycle racing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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It was the only question where I felt like I completely guessed.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He said most of the tracks are in the southeast.

He has been racing for eight years.

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

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

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

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

Blair won the Mid-Central Regional championship in 2021.

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

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

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

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

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Indy Aquatics Masters provides opportunities for adult swimmers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sometimes, our very pronunciation leads to misunderstanding. Many of our fellow good-intentioned Hoosiers hold that one “warshes” a frying pan rather than wash it.

Perhaps the “r” came out with the grime.

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

friends. Alas, we all are inclined to do it.

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

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

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

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

A weighty blanket matter Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I’ve done it. I’ve quit my weighted blanket cold turkey. I haven’t slept well in more tha a week, but I am HUMOR committed to recovery. Let’s explore.

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

So, why quit now? I suspect that its sheer heaviness might be the culprit behind my current tennis elbow affliction (and possibly my controversial 2020 plantar fasciitis). The strength that it takes to change positions or adjust the covering is simply too great for

“I suspect that its sheer heaviness might be the culprit behind my current tennis elbow affliction (and possibly my controversial 2020 plantar fasciitis). The strength that it takes to change positions or adjust the covering is simply too great for my tiny arm tendons.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

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

Which, sadly for me, means quitting my weighted blanket. I’m giving myself two weeks to see if it helps. If not, I’m diving headfirst off the wagon. Momma needs her sleep — stupid tennis elbow be darned.

Peace out.

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

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Time to throw out the towel Commentary by Dick Wolfsie This is the 20th anniversary of my son’s metamorphosis. I was reminded of it when Brett requested new towels HUMOR for Christmas. When he opened the gift, he flashed a big grin. I knew exactly what he was remembering.

When Brett started college, we were worried how he would handle his new independence. We had the normal apprehensions any parent would have. But when we visited him that first year, we witnessed something we did not anticipate.

Brett had turned green.

Mary Ellen and I sat across from Brett at dinner during Parents Week, and we noticed that his skin had a grayish-green tint to it.

At first, we were alarmed. We sent Brett to college with the hopes of a good education.

We hoped that college would change his perspective — not his color.

“Brett, have you noticed that you are turning green?” I asked nonchalantly, trying to hide my concern.

My wife, never wanting to seem negative, interrupted my query.

“It’s a lovely shade of green, of course,” she said. “But you weren’t that color when you left home.”

Brett seemed unnerved by the observation. He looked at his arms and his hands.

Then he tightened his face, gritted his teeth and growled, “Don’t make me angry. You won’t like me when I’m angry.”

Thinking my son was The Hulk was a bit disconcerting, but if you have ever raised a teenager, you know that few things should surprise you.

Brett noticed his change in hue after showering and drying off with the towels we bought him for his dorm. This brought a glare from my wife, who wanted to splurge on plushier accessories but was convinced otherwise by her cheap husband who thought if Amazon.com was good enough for books, it would be good enough for

“Brett noticed his change in hue after showering and drying off with the towels we bought him for his dorm. This brought a glare from my wife, who wanted to splurge on plushier accessories but was convinced otherwise by her cheap husband.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

towels.

Mary Ellen went into a spasm of laughter, mostly out of relief that Brett did not have a rare tropical disease. Knowing this would end up a column, I tried out all my jokes on Brett like, “You should start a garden now that you have a green thumb.” Then I went into a musical rendition of “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” using my very best Kermit the Frog impersonation. Mary Ellen, at this point, would have laughed at anything, just relieved we weren’t headed to the Mayo Clinic.

Back at his dorm, Brett’s roommate, Connor, was practicing his guitar.

“Hey, Connor, did you notice that Brett has turned green?”

“That’s odd,” said Connor, looking at his arm. “I did notice that I am turning kind of blue, myself.”

Sure enough, Connor’s arms had an attractive sky-blue tint, which my wife and I immediately noticed perfectly matched his towels on the shelf. Connor’s dad was probably a tightwad like me.

Now, we buy all towels at a higher-quality establishment. Recently, that very company filed for bankruptcy. Unlike my son, Bed Bath & Beyond was not the color of money.

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

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Young actress gets dream role of Juliet in Civic production

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

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

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

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

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

Parks plays the nurse in the play.

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

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

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

“That’s where I met my husband and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fishers resident Kelsey Van Voorst plays a few roles.

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

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

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

For more, visit civic theatre.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISPATCHES Heartland films receive 35 Oscar nominations — The 96th Academy Awards will take place March 10. A total of 11 films honored

by Heartland Film are nominated for 35 Oscars. The 2023 Heartland International Film Festival showcased “Anatomy of a Fall,” “American Fiction” and “The Holdovers.” The three films each received five nominations, including Best Picture. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org

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Actress lands ‘Yonkers’ role

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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

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

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

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

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Despite different backgrounds, Scottish actor Alan Cumming and National Public Radio journalist Ari ShaPERFORMANCE piro have developed a good rapport.

“We decided we would do a show after doing several things together like interviews,” Cumming said. “I like the way we bounce off each other. I suggested to him we would make a good combo for a show. We’re very different people, but Cummings we have more in common than you might imagine. That’s the whole point of the show.”

Cumming and Shapiro will perform their “Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret” at 8 p.m.

Feb. 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“If you had told me when we started doing it that we would still be doing it in 2024, I don’t think I would have believed you,” Shapiro said. “This whole thing has been

the most delightful natural evolution from a thing we created on a whim on a couple of weekends. It’s been a thrill to tour all over the country with it and watch it evolve and continue to find new moments of discovery and joy, humor and song together.”

The first performances were in Provincetown, Mass., and Fire Island, N.Y., in 2019. They didn’t perform in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

They reunited for a tour in the summer of 2021.

“It’s an old-fashioned cabaret,” Cumming said.

“We tell stories and sing songs.”

Shapiro is one of the Shapiro co-hosts of “All Things Considered” on NPR, and also has sung and toured with the band Pink Martini since 2019. Cumming, who has acted in several TV shows and movies, won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for reprising his role as the Emcee on Broadway in “Cabaret” in 1998. He is now the host of “The Traitors,” a reality game show on Peacock.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Lydia Moody)

can convey a story remarkably well.

Hancock said nothing has changed since the premiere performance.

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

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

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

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

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

was originally covered in gleaming white limestone.

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

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

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