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Eclipse presentation offers information about science, safety and photography By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Rick Galloway of the Indiana Astronomical Society wears his science-enthusiast colors with pride. ASTRONOMY Sporting a T-shirt that stated, “Indiana is on the path to be totaled,” Galloway recently led a presentation at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn that focused on the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse. Central Indiana is directly in the eclipse’s path of totality. A little after 3 p.m. April 8, people in central Indiana will experience a total eclipse, something that hasn’t happened in this area for more than 800 years. In Zionsville, people can experience the total eclipse at Zionsville Lions Park. People can reserve a space in the parking lot for $40 for the entire day. Only 290 spaces are available. The park, at 11053 Sycamore St., has two playgrounds, pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, baseball diamonds and a creekside hiking trail. There will also be food available to purchase inside the park. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. The parking lot opens at 8 a.m. No overnight parking is allowed in the park before or after the event. To protect eyesight, ISO certified eclipse glasses will be available for purchase for $1 per pair while supply lasts. Parking spaces are sized for private passenger vehicles. No large trucks, buses or RVs will be allowed. Parking is available on a non-refundable, pre-registration basis only. All proceeds will be used to support the many service projects of the Zionsville Lions Club. But what is an eclipse, and how does it occur? “In its simplest, simplest terms, … what it does is, the moon lines up directly (between) the sun (and Earth) and puts a shadow onto the Earth,” Galloway said. “Simplest thing, but astronomically, it’s a very difficult thing to be able to do.” That’s because the moon has an elliptical and angled orbit, so the lining-up part doesn’t happen very often, at least not over any specific spot. “On average, somewhere on Earth about every year and a half, 18 months, we’ll have a total eclipse,” Galloway said. “The problem is, many times they’re out over the ocean

Rick Galloway of the Indiana Astronomical Society, center, with the help of volunteers from the audience, demonstrates the science behind a solar eclipse. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

— no way to go see it. So, having this thing come through the middle of Indiana is extraordinarily rare.” The upcoming eclipse also coincides with a predicted uptick in solar activity, Galloway said, which means that when the eclipse reaches totality — a complete covering of the sun by the moon — the corona, or outer atmosphere of the sun, likely will be even more spectacular. When the eclipse has reached totality — and only at that time — Galloway said it is safe to remove special eclipse-viewing glasses. It’s a brief window of time, though, because as soon as totality starts to wane, the glasses need to go back on. He recommends getting special viewing glasses sooner rather than later. “Being able to get these things online is getting more and more difficult,” he said, stressing that the eclipse safety glasses must be ISO certified, and there is no substitute. “Sunglasses, no. Welders glasses, no. I had one kid at a high school presentation, he says, ‘Well, what happens if I put on 18 pairs of sunglasses?’ Still no. Certified is the way to go.” Looking directly at the sun before or after totality can cause severe eye damage. Galloway said that when using binoculars, telescopes or any kind of camera, an ISO-certified filter lens made from the same material as the glasses must be placed on the front exterior lens, even if you’re wearing safety glasses while looking through it. A filter not only protects the eyes, it protects digital cameras, including phone cameras, from expensive damage. Photographing a solar eclipse can be

challenging. Galloway, who is a photographer, said a digital camera with a zoom lens can work well — just remember to remove the filter once totality is reached and then put it back on when totality starts to wane. For those with phone cameras, he recommends a filter, of course (you can take apart a spare pair of safety glasses and tape one of the filters over the lens), along with a small tripod to keep the phone steady and an app called Solar Snap. The app manufacturer sells a kit to help with cell-phone eclipse photography, but the app itself is free and provides simple guidance to inexperienced photographers about how best to get a shot of the eclipse. Galloway said several times that the weather on April 8 will be perfect, with no clouds for miles. But, he admitted, there’s actually only about a 40 percent chance of clear skies that day. “This is what keeps me up at night,” he said. “This is what wakes me up in the middle of the night and makes me have night sweats.” Galloway said he has four weather apps on his phone, and he won’t decide until a few days before the eclipse where he’ll go for optimal viewing, based on what those apps predict. “Things will just get darker and darker and darker,” he said. “So, remember, it’s going to be hundreds of miles from the nearest cloud on that day, beautiful, bright, sunny, 62 degrees.” Fingers crossed. For tickets for viewing at Zionsville Lions Park, visit event.ontaptickets.com/events/ lions-park-in-the-dark-4-8-2024.

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Zionsville resident among 2024 Hoosier Women Artists By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Zionsville resident Andrea Worthington was recently selected as one of the 2024 Hoosier Women Artists, a partnerART ship between the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Indiana Arts Commission. Since 2008, the Hoosier Women Artists program has “celebrated and further expanded the important role art plays in communities by showcasing the work of talented female artists throughout the state.” According to the program, female artists living in Indiana are encouraged to submit artwork for consideration to be displayed at the Indiana Statehouse inside the office of a female official. Worthington submitted her piece, “Braille Series 1,” where the language of braille is presented alongside a caption that serves as a translation for sighted individuals. “The piece is one in a larger, always growing collection of pieces I created called

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‘Braille Series,’” Worthington said. “The purpose is to allow the visually impaired to experience art by stripping a painting of its paint and reducing it to a type of language code.” Worthington’s artwork was selected to hang in the office of Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, a Zionsville resident, throughout the year. For more, visit in.gov/lg/ask-suzanne/ hoosier-women-artists.

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Loyal customers remember Zionsville Bake Shop co-owner Emilie Ritchie for her dedication to the IN MEMORIAM small-business community in Zionsville. A Lebanon resident, Ritchie, 46, died Jan. 30. A cause of death has not been announced at the time of publication. She was best known in Zionsville for her small business, Zionsville Bake Shop at 7629 W. Stonegate Dr., which opened in May 2023. Rachel Vining, co-owner of Zionsville Bake Shop, said she met Ritchie when they worked for the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. “While working together, we became realThe Zionsville Little League wants to thank all Parents, Players, Umpires and ly close,” Vining said. “We started dreaming Volunteers for a great Extended Fall season. In spite of the challenges this year, of one day creating our own business. It we were able to have a successful season for all who participated… was probably late summer 2022 when we started seriously investigating options.” In addition, we offer a special thank you to the following Sponsors. Vining said owning a bakery was one of Without their support, the program would not be possible… Ritchie’s dreams, and she leaves behind a

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Continued from Page 4 to her community, colleagues and customers,” Vining said. “She was one of those rare people who loved people with her actions. She was service-oriented and loved helping small businesses in our small business community.” Ritchie graduated from Cascade High School in 1996 and attended Ivy Tech. She was also a co-owner of 331 Catering Co. in Lebanon and was part of the “Hot and Bothered” competitive barbeque team. Survivors include her husband, Jason D. Ritchie; daughters, Skylar and Neva Ritchie; brother, Adam (Lynell) Coffman; and three dogs, Tek, Hootie and Sammi. A GoFundMe has been established to help with business and family expenses. Visit gofundme.com/f/the-passing-of-emilie-ritchie to donate.

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Zionsville Community High School media students recently attended the Indiana High School Press Association Convention at Franklin College, where the Harbinger and Aerie staff were awarded the Indiana High School Press Association Hoosier Star Award. It is the top holistic award for high school journalism in the state and was presented for their work during the 2022-2023 school year. Emma Hummer, Madeline Wilson and Adanna Mbanu won first place in the News category. The Aerie staff won first place in the Yearbook Theme category. Mbanu earned second place in the Writing Portfolio category. Claire Weesies won second place in the Academics category and the Aerie staff earned second place in the Yearbook Album category. (Photo courtesy of Candy Hays)

Town of Zionsville hires its first general counsel news@currentzionsville.com For the first time, the Town of Zionsville has a full-time, in-house general counsel with attorney Jon OberTOWN NEWS lander joining the staff. The announcement was made by Alexa Lingg, executive assistant to Zionsville Mayor John Stehr. The Zionsville Town Council approved the position at its Feb. 5 meeting. Oberlander joined the staff Feb. 12. Oberlander graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2011 and began his legal career with the Indiana State Department of Health. According to Lingg, he has worked in the City of Carmel’s legal department since July 2014, including the last four years as the chief legal advisor. “(Oberlander) will help make town government more efficient by being able to answer

legal questions in real-time,” Stehr stated. “Everything we do has a legal component. Having Jon in the building to help keep us in compliance with state and federal law will be a tremendous benefit to all of our departments.” Lingg stated Zionsville has relied on outside Counsel for legal services in recent years, and having an in-house counsel will help make the government “nimbler and more responsive.” “My heart is in public service, and I greatly enjoy the positive impact I can make in a community by serving at the local level,” Oberlander stated. “I am thrilled to work with Mayor Stehr and his staff as Zionsville continues to grow and evolve. I look forward to what we will accomplish in the coming years.” Oberlander and his wife Tabby live in Fishers with their two sons.

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New roundabout opens at Zionsville intersection news@currentzionsville.com The Town of Zionsville is celebrating the opening of a new roundabout at the intersection of Oak Street TOWN NEWS and C.R. 800 E. According to VS Engineering, a family-owned and operated civil engineering consulting firm, it was selected as the prime design and inspection consultant to deliver construction contract plans for the new roundabout at what was previously a four-way signalized intersection. Transportation Project Manager Shailesh Desai oversaw VS Engineering’s design team. As part of added capacity and safety improvements to Oak Street, VS Engineering stated the project “follows the success of another roundabout installation just 0.5 miles east at the intersection of Oak Street and Marysville Road.” The town was awarded $3.12 million for total construction costs. Desai stated challenges included navigating the elevation of the nearby bridge and property impacts, significant stormwater upgrades to eliminate flooding at nearby residences, sanitary sewer improvements,

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A visit from my daughter Commentary by Ward Degler My daughter is always busy. She is either working on something or planning something to work on. She is a PLAIN TALK master gardener and an excellent cook. The latter expressed itself last week when she and her husband came to visit from Missouri. She brought a tub of ingredients and polished off her list at our local grocery store. Then, she settled into the kitchen. Later, the most delicious spaghetti and meat sauce I’ve ever tasted appeared on the table. The sauce was made from scratch, and special pasta filled the bill. The next day, she made pancakes — not quick and easy like I would make them. She had a precise list of ingredients, and the light, fluffy product was delicious. She is also a dog person, and she brought with her a 13-year-old Yorkie and a 6-monthold Yorkie puppy. Both provided Class A entertainment. The youngster would pick a toy from a bag of chew toys, consider it briefly, shake it and then choose another. Ultimately, he would get bored with them and seek other entertainment, usually in my daughter’s lap. I am blessed with four daughters, this one being the oldest. She got her doctorate in clinical psychology years ago and had a family practice for several years before retiring to her gardens and puppies. We didn’t go anywhere or do anything special while she was here. We just stayed home and enjoyed one another’s company. Have you ever known someone you didn’t have to entertain or do things for? What kind of person are you comfortable just being with? That’s my daughter, and I am deeply grateful for her time with me. Of course, she had to go back home, and I already miss her. Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife. He is the author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.” Contact him at ward.degler@ gmail.com.

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Fishers High School swimmer ends on special note in state finals By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers High School senior Avery Stein put a nice finishing touch on her prep career. Stein helped the Tigers place third Feb. 10 at the girls swimming and diving state finals at the IU Natatorium at IUPUI. She placed third in the 200-yard individual Stein medley and fifth in the 100 breaststroke. Stein also was on the second-place 400 freestyle and third-place 200 freestyle relay teams. “This final meet was special,” Stein said. “This year, my team has really stepped up, and we lost a lot of seniors from last year’s team. We showed we can be strong.” Stein was named the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award winner, which is presented to a senior girls swimmer competing in the state finals. “It was a surprise,” she said. “I was extremely grateful to even be nominated.

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Favorite athlete: Kate Douglass Favorite subject: Math Favorite musician: Zach Bryan Favorite TV Show: “The Vampire Diaries” Going in, I was like it would be incredibly awesome to win, and I did.” Stein said the team excelled in mental attitude, “The grit we show and the excellence that we achieve really shows our work ethic, and our coaches really set us up for the achievements,” Stein said. “They really lead us through swimming and through life.” The Tigers placed second in the state team standings the previous four years.

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Fishers coach Joe Keller said Stein’s leadership helped guide the special group. “She’s led this team in such a way and learned so much from the people before,” Keller said. Stein, who ranks academically in the top 10 percent of her senior class of 907 students, is a member of National Honor

Society, the Student Athletic Team and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also is a two-time USA Swimming All-American. She will study pre-professional dental in college. In 2023, Stein placed fifth in the 200 individual medley and fourth in the 100 breaststroke. As a sophomore, she was third in the 200 IM and sixth in the 100 breaststroke. “My favorite memories of my high school career were developing lifelong friendships,” Stein said. “The Fishers High School swim team is so very special, and that includes the coaching staff. I am so grateful to say that every year I have swam for FHS I could honestly call every person on my team a great friend. Also, it was really special to share two high school seasons swimming with my sister (Alexandra).” Alexandra, who graduated in 2022, swims for the University of Wyoming. Avery started swimming at age 5. “Growing up, I played soccer and basketball and ran cross country and track up until high school,” she said. “I committed to swim at the University of Missouri (in February 2023). I really liked the coaching staff and could see and feel how much they care about their athletes.”

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Elston played for the Hoosiers from 200913 and then played professionally in Malta, Portugal and England from 2013-15. Former Indiana University basketball “I always said I was going to play basplayer Derek Elston figured a coaching caketball professionally as long as I could reer might be in his until the wheels fell off,” Elston said. PROFILE future. “That happened sooner rather than After playing later. Coaching was something I’ve professionally overseas, Elston always loved. I’ve been around basreturned to IU in October 2015 as ketball my entire life with my dad the director of player development, (Darrell) playing at the University of first working for his former head North Carolina.” coach Tom Crean and then under The 6-foot-9 Elston, who was an Elston former coach Archie Miller for two Indiana All-Star from Tipton High years. School, averaged 4.3 points in 115 games “I never thought I’d be in banking,” Elston for the Hoosiers. As a junior, he shot 55.2 said. “(Former teammate) Victor Oladipo held percent from 3-point range for the Hoosiers, a pro camp at IU, and I was a coach and we who reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet got to draft some donors and people that 16. came in. I drafted the president and CEO “Everyone remembers the wins (at IU), of United Fidelity Bank and he said, ‘I have but for me it was just the relationships,” an opportunity for you if you ever want to Elston said. “I always joked that we had our get into something outside of basketball.’ own fraternity. They were all at my wedIt was different, but I thought I’d give it a ding. We just got back from Cody Zeller’s shot. My wife and I wanted something outwedding a couple of months ago. Some of side of Bloomington. We wanted to start a the best memories I have are gearing up family.” from practice or gearing up for a game and After four years as community developthe laughs we had in a locker room. Those ment officer for UFB in Carmel, the Zionsville memories will last forever.” resident joined Merchants Bank in Carmel As an IU coaching staff member, relationas a treasury management sales officer in ships were important as well. late 2023. “I was with the guys a lot in the locker “The opportunity was a no-brainer for room and made sure everyone was on the me, especially after talking to (Merchants same page,” he said. “As a former player, I Capital CEO) Mike Dury and (Merchants Bank was able to relate to them on a ton of difPresident/CEO) Mike Dunlap, their vision and ferent levels.” appetite for growth matched my energy,” ElNow, he wants to assist his clients at ston said. “It made perfect sense for me to Merchants. take the leap and really grow in this career.” “I want nothing more than to make peoElston said people skills are essential in ple’s futures bright,” Elston said. “We’re a banking. national brand, so I’m able to get outside “The one thing I always took from Crean the border of Indiana and really make an is you always shake hands, always make impact. The IU network is huge. I am able to eye contact, always say hello and introduce reach those people and see if there is any yourself,” Elston said. “You build trust. Once need with banking.” I started to really adapt to the banking Elston and his wife, Caroline, have two world, I just kind of fell in love with it.” children, Parker, 2, and Emmy, four months.

DISPATCH Chew On This — Join Indiana Humanities at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Cobblestone at 160 S Main St. in Zionsville for an unearthed-themed Chew on This event. The discussion will be led by a knowledgeable facilitator, someone to help navigate questions about what humans consume, how they consume and the impact of diets on our bodies and the planet. Tickets are $30 available until the day of the event. Ticket price includes a meal, non-alcoholic drink and tax and tip. Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase directly from the restaurant. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/4bw2wqG.

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From left, Zionsville Mayor John Stehr, Zionsville resident Doug Gauthier and Zionsville Police Department Chief Michael Spears. Gauthier was recognized Feb. 9 for his retirement from the ZPD. According to the ZPD, Gauthier was a full-time member of the department from 1993 to 2015, when he retired as captain of Uniformed Services. Gauthier also graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2008. He stayed on as a volunteer reserve officer until Dec. 31, 2023. Stehr declared Feb. 9, 2024, “Douglas Gauthier Day.” (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Police Department)

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By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Zionsville resident Emily Holder is introducing the community to a new way to dine this year. Holder, 35, recently launched Brick Street Meals, a weekly meal preparation and delivery service for busy families in Zionsville. With a background in cooking for Michelin Star restaurants, boutique and high-volume catering companies and meal prep and delivery services, Holder wanted to settle down and start her own business. “I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit,” Holder said. “I’ve always known the market in Zionsville to be one that would be receptive to something like this.” Holder launched her first weekly menu Jan. 26. Each includes two meal options: one that is family-friendly and another that is more health conscious. “I like to offer an option with dietary restrictions like gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian,” Holder said. “I’ve been throwing in some sides, which is nice because if people don’t want to get the whole meal, they can get sides.” All orders are placed through the business’ Facebook page. Order service begins each Friday and meals are delivered each Tuesday. Holder takes all the orders, does all the cooking at her home and makes all the deliveries. “I am working on a website and would be interested in expanding in the future, but right now, I am starting slow,” Holder said. “I know I will eventually need a bigger kitchen space and to hire more people to expand delivery services, but for now, I am only delivering to Zionsville.” Holder’s goal with Brick Street Meals is to help families in Zionsville who have busy schedules and can’t always prepare meals. She said she has received positive feedback so far, especially from parents. “Many parents, in general, have busy jobs, but there are a lot of working moms here,” Holder said. “Many people are willing to pay for somebody to make meals for them and have them delivered.” Zionsville resident Cheryl Cunningham Gardner, a preschool teacher, said she ordered from Holder during the first week the business opened. She said the service was

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gether, and I worked on a few other shows. I was able to be a food stylist for Bobby Flay’s ‘Barbecue Brawl’ for Seasons 2 and 3. It was an incredible experience, but right now, this is a good fit for me and a little more stable.” After traveling for several years, Holder said it was a difficult decision to move back to Zionsville. “My family all live in Zionsville, and I think I ultimately realized that for me to be successful, I needed more family support,” Holder said. “I have a lot more connections here and the ability to grow.” For more or place an order, visit bit. ly/3SJvCds. ON THE COVER: For the week of Feb 13, Em-

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helpful in many ways. “Emily is very talented at what she does,” Gardner said. “Planning what to have for dinner each night is my least favorite chore. It is so nice to walk in the door and know I have something yummy already in the fridge for dinner.” The business’ name is derived from Zionsville’s Brick Street. She wanted the name to reflect the community. “It’s a beautiful street, and I live in the Village, so I was like, that’s perfect for people to recognize that it’s associated with Zionsville,” Holder said. Holder has enjoyed cooking since she was a child. She vividly remembers running off the bus to cook and watching cooking shows after school. “As early as I can remember, I was experimenting in the kitchen,” Holder said. “I watched ‘Great Chefs of the World,’ and if I ever got grounded, it would be from the kitchen.” A 2007 Zionsville Community High School graduate, Holder attended Purdue University, where she received a bachelor’s degree

in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis on restaurant management. During her junior year, she spent a semester in Florence, Italy, where her passion for cooking grew. “When I visited Florence, I was homesick,” Holder said. “I found myself going to all the different local markets and just wandering. I became emotionally invested in wanting to learn more about the food there. I would go home and cook with all the local ingredients, which I realized was therapeutic for me.” After graduating from Purdue in 2011, Holder moved to New York, where she enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America. After she graduated, she traveled to multiple places, including Texas and Chicago working for various restaurants. Holder has also fulfilled a bucket list item by working for the Food Network under famed chefs such as Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, Anne Burrell, Alton Brown, Ted Allen and Jet Tilla. “I was an intern for Food Network in New York City,” Holder said. “I was able to work on ‘Chopped’ by putting the baskets to-

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Camp Belzer offers variety of activities with Discovery Day Camp By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Central Indiana Scouting’s 200-acre Camp Belzer facilities in Lawrence offer a variety of camp activities. “Discovery Day Camp has many repeat attendees,” Indianapolis Scouting Center Director Aaron Vikmyr said. “Once the youth/parents experience a week, they return for a second or third week. NonCub Scouts can attend without parents and participate in all the fun Camp Belzer has to offer under the guidance of our staff. Youth are broken into groups in age-specific categories and rotate through the daily schedule together like a den. Cub Scout program elements, electives and achievements are worked on by both nonCub Scouts and Cub Scouts.” Saturday passes, which cost $20, are new at the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center, a refurbished building that opened last year. “Welcoming in and raising awareness to the general public that the Innovation Center is open for their Saturday adventures is new and slowly growing,” Vikmyr said. Discovery Day Camp is open to the public and offers three different Discovery Tracks throughout the summer.

Gina Sherrill, marketing and communications director, said whichever Discovery Track attendees choose, the camper also will participate in Camp Belzer favorites like obstacle courses, The Maze, BB guns, archery, swimming, science experiments, crafts and more. With rock climbing and bouldering, indoor archery, an air adventure course, and much more, the Lange Innovation Center offers many learning experiences for any group.” There is also pool time daily. Discovery Day Camp serves youth ages 5 to 10 in age-specific groups of 5-6-yearolds, 7-8-year-olds and 9-10-year-olds. Each group has two dedicated staff members. Sherrill said attendees don’t have to be a member of the BSA to attend Discovery Day Camp. “We aim to provide the highest-quality experiences for all youth to grow, learn and thrive,” Sherrill said. “We seek to create the best opportunities for anyone who enters our facility to expand their confidence, gain new skills and explore the world around them.” In addition, Vikmyr said the traditional Cub Scout Day Camp is always popular and early sessions fill up fast. For more, visit crossroadsbsa.org/ camps/day-camps/.

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The City of Fishers Parks Department has added some new summer camps for various ages this year, and Fishers residents also will be able to register for a variety of summer activities offered through the new Fishers Arts Center. Parks Director Marissa Deckert said they have expanded the popular Robotics Camp from two weeks to eight weeks and created a full-day option in addition to the half-day camp offered previously. “The cool thing about that is we partner with Fishers High School,” she said. “There’s a Tiger Dynasty Robotics Team — they’ve won a bunch of national and regional awards. We partner with them and the instructor of that club and hire a lot of those high school students to help run that camp and help us develop that curriculum.” For kids interested in the arts, the department has some camps that focus on fiber art, repurposing and cosplay. The first, a fashion runway camp, teaches participants ages 10 to 16 the basics of designing and sewing clothing. “Hand sewing, machine sewing, draping and design are all things that they’ll learn in this camp,” Deckert said. “And at the end of that week in summer, they actually put on a fashion show for their parents.” A fashion decor camp focuses on reusing and repurposing items that otherwise would be thrown away. “They bring items from home that they think are kind of at the end of their life

and they reimagine those things,” Deckert said. “So, a plant stand that somebody’s not using anymore. What can that be? An old piece of clothing, a frame — and then they use all sorts of mixed media to create new things from old items.” A new anime and cosplay camp will take participants through designing their own anime character, developing a story for that character and finally creating a costume with materials from home. “Then the last day, they cosplay with their design, and they get a photograph of their awesome new character that they’ve created,” Deckert said. A junior lifeguard camp at Geist Waterfront Park also is new and will not only teach basic lifeguard skills to kids ages 11-15, but it will also train some potential new lifeguards for the Parks Department to hire after they turn 16. “They will be attending camp while the park is actually open to the public, so there will be a little bit of guarding,” Deckert said. “There’ll be 1-on-1 instruction with a lifeguard out there.” The Parks Department’s summer camp offerings are open for registration at playfishers.com/167/Summer-Camp. In addition to the Parks Department camps, Indy Arts Center — formerly known as the Indianapolis Arts Center — will host numerous summer arts camp classes at the new Fishers Arts Center, 1 Municipal Drive, which is under construction but due to open this spring. For information about those camps, visit indyartcenter.org/camps.

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Minecraft camp provides social, technical outlet By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com Indy STEM Camps engage kids in social Minecraft play through eight creative and survival mode courses. “Our camps are the perfect outlet for children who are creative and who love playing Minecraft at home,” said Matt Mulholland, Indy Stem Camps director. “What really makes our camps unique is that our camps emphasize social interactions with all campers playing together on the same server and in the same world.” Indy STEM Camps offer a progression of courses for first- to eighth-graders. These include: • Beginner level: explorers, build battles and world of Minecraft • Intermediate level: mega build and PVP (player versus player) games • Advanced level: build master and engineering • Invitation-only elite course “Our camps offer something fun and engaging for the child who may not necessarily enjoy or be a good fit in the typical athletic-themed camp,” Mulholand said. “And like so many things in life, Minecraft is so much more fun when you experience it with other people.” The classroom-style settings average 22 to 24 campers with three counselors and

encourage social interaction, teamwork and problem-solving. Weeklong camps are offered over eight weeks from June 3 to July 26 and include 15 hours of instruction each. Three-hour morning and afternoon sessions are available, with courses varying by location and week. Locations include Zionsville High School; Cathedral High School in Indianapolis; University High School in Carmel; Riverside Junior High School in Fishers; Fall Creek Junior High in Fisher;s and a to-be-determined location in Westfield location. Times vary by location and course selection. Founded in 2012 by Mulholand, a Zionsville High School physics teacher, nearly half of the camp counselors are former Indy STEM Camp participants. Lead counselors are teachers and college students, including Mulholand’s two daughters. “We are always on the lookout for energetic high school counselors who are responsible, enjoy working with children and who love the game of Minecraft,” Mulholand said. Interested applicants can email indystemcamps@gmail.com subject: “Summer Camp Counselor Applicant.” Cost varies by location and session. For more or to register, visit indystemcamps.com/.

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Continued from Page 4 each camp session. Some of the more popular classes may have a waitlist. Camp program artistic directors consist of Butler University faculty and local artists and professionals. They are supported by teaching artists, including graduate and undergraduate students and alumni from the Jordan College of Arts. For an additional fee, overnight stays are available for older age groups. Housing is provided in campus dorms or guest housing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner from the campus dining hall are included.

Resident assistants supervise campers in the evenings and provide activities. Adult chaperones stay on campus from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Lunch is provided for students participating in camps all day as well as breaks with snacks for the younger kids. To commemorate a week of camp, an informal final showcase is presented. “Friends and family and the students are invited to come watch what they’ve been working on all week, and that is typically held in the Schrott Center for the Arts on campus, which is a really nice performance venue,” BCAS administrative

assistant Megan Sheeley said. Butler Community Arts School is a community engagement program for the University. “We’re a nonprofit organization within the university that is fiscally independent,” Sheeley said. “Something that our organization believes in strongly is that the arts are a universal right, and they shouldn’t have to be just a privilege for students. I think people should attend our camps because there’s something for everybody.” For more or to register, visit butler.edu/ jordan-arts/butler-community-arts-school/ summer-camps/

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Sycamore School offers variety of summer camp programs By Jennifer A. Haire news@youarecurrent.com Sycamore School’s summer program offers a wide variety of enriching summer camp programs. Designed to help students explore new passions and immerse themselves in current interests, the camps are held weekly from June 10 to Aug. 2. Camp programs incorporate STEAM educational learning and interactive activities. “Our big goal is to make our camps as hands-on and immersive as possible,” said Jeremy Kaylor, program coordinator for after-school enrichment and extended care. Sycamore School, an independent, private school for academically gifted students in preschool through eighth grade, is at 1750 W. 64th St. in Indianapolis. The summer program offers seven weeks of camps for preschoolers to incoming eighth-graders. Each camp session is five days, Monday through Friday. Morning programs are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and afternoon programs are from 1 to 4 p.m. The all-day option is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Academic levels participate in the same camp programs, but instructors group campers by age for smaller group activities. “You’re not going to have that first-grader completely engaging with an eighth-grader, but they are going to be in the same space, just not doing the same activities together,” Kaylor said. Kids who have a curious excitement

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about a program topic are encouraged to sign up. “They’re going to spend that immersive week and really find out, ‘Oh my gosh, I really do enjoy this activity and want to learn more about it,’” Kaylor said. Campers are provided morning and afternoon snacks, and parents can list food allergies on the application. Kids attending camps all day must bring their own lunch. Indoor or outdoor recess for all-day campers is also provided. The registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start of an individual camp program. Campers are admitted once the application and registration fee are received. Camp sizes are limited. At the discretion of the instructor, additional campers may be admitted from the waitlist. The camp program is held on the Sycamore school campus on the northwest side of Indianapolis. For more, visit sycamoreschool. org/beyond-the-classroom/ summer-programs-byweek.

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tables, tend the garden, prepare snacks and fill the bird feeders. These are real things that children love to do and often not found in other learning environments.” Sofia Flood’s daughter has attended IMA summer camp for three years and said she has benefitted from the experience. “The program has been a great way for her to maintain the ‘Montessori way’ during the break,” Flood said. The camp is at 2925 W. 146th St. in Carmel. The first session is May 28 to June 28. The second session is July 1 to July 26, with half-day and full-day options. Camp is offered for ages 3 to 9. “We anticipate around 60 campers for each session,” Dustman said. For more, visit imamontessori.org/ summer-camp.

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Biztown offers real-world career experience simulations By Jennifer A. Haire news@youarecurrent.com Junior Achievement of Central Indiana Biztown summer camp immerses kids in simulated real-world job and life experiences within a manufactured adolescent size setting. The Junior Achievement organization aims to provide young people with work readiness knowledge and entrepreneurship skills that prepare them for adulthood. The camp is offered three different weeks from June 3 to June 28 in Indianapolis. Biztown is part of a year-round partnership with local schools. Students who have experienced Biztown for only a few hours on a class trip can immerse themselves for an entire week. JA collaborates with community businesses that sponsor storefronts incorporated into the Biztown setting. During the weeklong program, students are assigned occupations related to those businesses. Positions range from C-suite to other managerial levels. The organization works with team members from sponsor companies to create age-appropriate learning tasks and assignments based on real-life situations. “They get assigned a job, they have a salary, they have to deposit checks, they can vote, open retirement accounts, send letters and learn how to mail things and all these realistic adult functions that they

will learn after school or that they’ll have to do after they graduate and become adults,” said Mariah Maier, marketing and communications manager for JA Indy. Occupations include Republic Airways flight attendants, Eli Lilly and Co. pharmacists; and DJ for radio Disney. In addition, students may be tasked to create vision boards, write business plans and create advertising jingles. The program incorporates cross pollination with the Biztown community using real-world professional interactions, such as getting signatures on documents; checking utilities as a field technician; doing health checks for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent; or working as a teller for Huntington Bank. “The simulation is very similar to what we would do as adults in our professional life,” Maier said. Staff are stationed throughout the town to monitor kids and provide help and guidance, while empowering them to embrace the position. The program is for ages 8 through 13 and registration for Biztown summer camp is capped at 252 attendees per week. Regular camp session runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers extended care times for an additional fee. Kids will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. For more, visit indy.ja.org/events/ ja-biztown-summer-camp-indy

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Camp Cathedral offers variety of enrichment, sports sessions By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Camp Cathedral’s Anthony Ernst is convinced there is a reason many of its 80-plus summer camps sell out quickly. “Our camps are in high demand, and we sell out a number of them,” said Ernst, the director of summer programs. “One of the reasons the enrichment camps are in high demand is that people know the quality of our camps. They love the idea that their child is not stuffed into a room with 30 or 40 other kids. They are in a camp with 12 to 15 kids in it. There is plenty of counselor supervision and interaction with their children. The kids have a great time and get to know their counselors well. The kids get to know the smaller group of kids they attend the camp with, and I think that’s one of the major benefits of Camp Cathedral is we are small on purpose.” Camps are broken down by age groups from kindergarten through eighth grade. Although many camps have sold out, Ernst said there are still several middle school camps remaining, including competitive speech camp, Minecraft, show choir, creative and drama. Ernst said two new middle school camps, fifth through eighth grade, with room are the media, podcast and broadcasting camp and exploring the world of dance camp.

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Another popular camp with openings is aviation and flight engineering. “They go out and learn at the Mt. Comfort Airport,” Ernst said. “They get to get inside a plane. They don’t fly but they learn what goes on with a flight and the maintenance of flight and engineering of flight. They build rockets and models. They take a tour of a jet. It’s sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol.” A cross country distance camp and a hurdlers camp for middle school students have replaced the track and field camp, Ernst said.

There is a new exploring the world of dance camp. “Last year, we added a couple new sessions of our science camp,” Ernst said. “We added an early child introduction to science camp. We offered an additional arts camp.” Ernst said the safari camp for little kids always seems to sell out along with filmmakers camp for middle school students. “The robotics and Minecraft camps are always popular,” Ernst said. Another popular camp is American Girl for kindergarten through third grade. “The girls bring their doll along and they design accessories throughout the week,” Ernst said. “Each day has a theme based on one of the historical American Girl dolls. They interact with our counselors and they create these accessories, clothing and other crafted items.” A new camp added last year was pirates, ninjas and wizards for younger ages. “It’s a new adventure every day and using imagination,” Ernst said. “Kids get to be creative and do crafts, everything from a physical fitness obstacle course to making magic potions to creating a disguise.” Ernst said Cathedral High School has a strong reputation in sports and Camp Cathedral offers sessions in every IHSAA sport. For the complete schedule, visit gocathedral.com/ on-campus/campcathedral.

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Luddy School to hold cybersecurity camp at IUPUI By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense Camp will make its debut in June at Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at IUPUI in Indianapolis. “These camps are designed for middle and high school students. It’s one camp for both of those age groups,” said Alyssa Graves, assistant program director at Luddy. “Here at Luddy, we like to adopt a

ground-up approach to education, from our summer camps to our bachelor’s and master’s degrees. We value the impact that pre-college experiences can have on students, no matter their age. This is the first time we have held our CyberGraves security & Cyber Defense Camp, but we do host annual summer workshops with other topics relating to

technology and computing. We are excited to expand our summer programs with this new camp.” Xukai Zou, a computer science professor at IU Indianapolis, runs the camp, which is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-7 at Zou the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex, 535 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. “Its main purpose is to train and equip youths with fundamental system and cybersecurity knowledge and abilities/ skills of detecting/diagnosing/fixing vulnerabilities of computing systems and applications,” Zou said. “It is mostly for those who are interested in computer science and cybersecurity and/or might want to pursue this directive in college.” The camp, which is free through a National Science Foundation grant, has in-person and remote options. There is a limit of 50 participants. “Local youths would prefer in-person,” Zou said. “The remote option is mainly for youths who are far away and/or may not be able to come in-person during that

period of time. Since the camp is free and also provides free lunch for in-person students, it is very possible that the camp will be filled up quickly. Enrollments for the in-person option is limited to 25 due to the budgeted coverage of 25 people, but the remote option can have some flexibility.” Zou, a Carmel resident, was the coach of Carmel High School’s nationally ranked CyberPatriot team for six years. Zou said one reason it is open to middle and high schools is that the CyberPatriot youth education program also holds annual competitions that involve both middle and high school students. For more, visit cyberpatriot.org. “In our state, we have some high school students participating in cyber patriot competitions, but we do not have middle school students yet,” Zou said. “So, we hope that the camp will stimulate middle students’ interest in such a field and in taking part in the competitions in the near future.” Graves said she expects the camp to fill up before the May 20 deadline, as it has already gotten 11 sign-u[s since registration recently opened. For more, visit luddy.iupui.edu/ admissions/precollege/cybersecurity/.

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SUMMER CAMP Summer programming at ISI is open to all incoming kindergarten to grade 6 Central Indiana students. Whether joining us for the Language Summer Camp hosted in partnership with the Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies or one of our enrichment camps, campers will enjoy an adventure-filled summer and an inside look into what's possible with an ISI education!

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UHS Summer U offers new programs, opportunities for enrichment By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com Summer U at University High School of Indiana in Carmel offers a variety of enrichment camps, including more than a dozen new options this year for kids in preschool through Grade 12. Taught by local educators and experts, each camp is designed to promote UHS’s values of excellence, responsibility, diversity, stewardship, respect, support and trust, according to the school. “As a school, we are interested in expanding hearts and minds,” said Nila Nealy, UHS’s director of communications. “So, we build programs around topics and themes to build knowledge, skills and understanding, all while having fun.” Through Summer U, University High School is now the exclusive home to Indiana Primetime Camps. The Square One camp provides an active game and sprots-oriented experience for kids in preschool through second grade, while the Multi-Sport camp for Grades 3 through 8 provides an Olympics-style competitive environment for athletic-minded kids. Summer U partners with Indy STEM Camps to host Minecraft-focused courses. The new Drumming Robot program offers seventh- to ninth-graders an opportunity to learn robotics and coding through

designing a robot that can complete menial tasks. “Along with sports and STEM, we have great arts and humanities offerings, which can be great ways for campers to learn about other cultures,” Nealy said. “Our camps also nurture children’s need to learn, be creative and move.” Summer U is now offering Outdoor Leadership, Checkmate Chess, Learning Culture Through Disney, Lego Challenge and Famous Frontier Women programs. Additional new camps are: • Star Wars, Jr. — First- to fourth-graders participate in Jedi training, build a lightsaber and explore “Star Wars” through art, music and movement. • It’s a Jurassic World — Interactive dinosaur projects and learning for first- and second-graders • Games You Might Not Know About — Campers Grades 4 through 8 learn the history and rules of games like croquet, bocce, badminton and Kubb Programs are offered in morning, afternoon and select full-day sessions June 3 through Aug. 2 at University High School 2825 W 116th St., Carmel High school for-credit course registration opens April 12. For more or to register, visit universityhighschool.org/academics/summer/.

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By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Boone REMC, which offers energy-related services to the Boone County area, is offering two summer programs for children whose families use their services. Applicants must be the son, daughter or legal ward of a Boone REMC member to be eligible for Boone REMC summer programs. “Boone REMC is pleased to support local students through a variety of programs, including a summer camp and a trip to the nation’s capital,” said Mandy Saucerman, Boone REMC communications director. “These programs allow us to demonstrate two of our cooperative principles – concern for community and education, training and information.” The first program is Camp Kilowatt, which will be held June 5 through 8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. It is for current sixth-grade students and features traditional camp activities, demonstrations and information about energy and electrical safety. “(Students) get to do all the traditional camp activities, including archery, swim-

ming, canoeing and horseback riding,” Saucerman said. “But they also add in some activities that are more related to electrical safety. They get a demonstration from some employees of electric cooperatives from around the state.” Boone REMC’s second summer program is an eight-day youth tour in Washington, D.C., from June 16 through June 23. The program is open to current high school juniors whose households receive electricity from Boone REMC. “The program includes sightseeing, so students get to see the different historic sites and monuments in the nation’s capital,” Saucerman said. Besides sightseeing, students will also meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation on Capitol Hill. According to Boone REMC, participants will “experience how government functions, learn about the complexities of today’s electric utility industry and discover the unique characteristics of cooperative businesses.” Both camps are all-expenses-paid and only require means of transportation. The deadline to apply for both programs is March 1. To apply, visit bremc.com/youth.

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ISI offers enrichment camps By Elissa Maudlin ellissa@youarecurrent.com The International School of Indiana at 4330 N. Michigan Rd. in Indianapolis is offering full-day Language Summer Camp and half-day Enrichment Summer Camp for incoming kindergarten through sixthgrade central Indiana students. “The International School of Indiana Summer Camp experience is a truly unique summer camp that allows children to expand their worldview in an immersive language learning and cultural experience and learn new skills in STEM, chess and more,” said Kristen Kaiser, ISI vice president of development and external affairs. Language Summer Camp is offered in partnership with the Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. Campers can learn French, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese, according to its website. Prior language experience is not required, and campers can join at any point during the four-week period. New this year, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies will grant every camper in French, Manda-

rin, Spanish and Arabic Camp an Indiana University Certificate of Participation at the end of each week. Enrichment Camp has expanded with more offerings and partnerships with local vendors, Kaiser said. The Enrichment Summer Camp offerings are Budding Scientists; Little Bakers; Minecraft Adventure Camp; Kinetic Sand & Coding Camp; Magical Slim & Craft Camp; Game Design Electronics Camp; Checkmate Chess; and Chess Strategy. Language Summer Camp runs from June 24 to July 19, except for July 4 and 5. Enrichment Summer Camp runs from June 24 to July 12. The full-day language camps run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The half-day enrichment camps have two sessions: from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. After care is available until 6 p.m. The cost for the all-day Language Camp is $250 per week. The half-day Enrichment Camp options run between $192 to $240 per week, depending on the selected activity. Costs are prorated the week of July 1 since camp is not offered July 4 and 5. For more, visit isind.org/events/ summercamp.

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Foundations Chiropractic at 7625 W. Stonegate Dr. in Zionsville recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its business by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Zionsville Chamber, the Boone County Chamber and the Boone Economic Development Corp. The company recently expanded and added services, including therapeutic massage therapy, an infrared sauna with light therapy and flexion distraction therapy. A room rental is now available for wellness professionals seeking a flexible space to meet with clients. Learn more at fcfamilywellness.com. (Photo courtesy of Foundations Chiropractic)

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Seriously laughing matters about vacation Commentary by Dick Wolfsie The Wolfsies recently returned from a wonderful vacation in Mexico, where we visited with my wife Mary HUMOR Ellen’s brother, Tom, and his new bride, Cori. I have been trying to learn Spanish with an app called Duo Lingo. When airline safety instructions were given in Spanish, Mary Ellen asked me to translate. The only thing I am sure the flight attendant said was “Thanks for flying American,” because that part was in English. Here are a few other funny things that happened on our journey: At the Indianapolis airport, most passengers must take off their shoes before going through security. I am exempt from this requirement because I am over 75 years old. The restriction is lifted for super seniors because if I did have something dangerous stashed in my shoe, it would take me about 20 minutes just to bend over in my seat and extricate the contraband from my sneakers. After passing airport security, we gathered our belongings from the rubber trays provided for items like cellphones, belts and wallets so they can move through the X-ray machine. At the beginning of the line, someone had taken off their shoes but neglected to place them on the conveyor belt. They had been left on the airport floor. Somewhere, someone was walking around barefoot. By the way, my wife has lovely feet, and now everyone about to head for Gate 32A knew it. During the flight, a mother and baby were seated in the seat across the aisle. The baby never stopped screaming. When the flight landed, the mom apologized and said air travel made the baby’s ears hurt. “Yes,” I said, “that is exactly how I felt

“After stumbling for the seventh time, I took a nasty fall on the eneven street.” – DICK WOLFSIE during the last two hours.” In Mexico one evening, Mary Ellen commented to her brother how beautiful the songbird sounded warbling in the nearby park. But it was the burglar alarm of Tom’s car that had accidentally been set off when he exited his vehicle (note: Mary Ellen never does spacey stuff like this, but this did make the vacation so much more fun for me). The streets in Puebla were rocky, and Mary Ellen told me that if I wasn’t careful, I’d eventually trip. She was right. After stumbling for the seventh time, I took a nasty fall on the uneven street. I glared at my wife. “Why are you upset with me?” she asked. “I told you that if you didn’t walk carefully, you were going to eventually trip and fall.” “Yes, but you didn’t tell me which time.” On the final night, we all went out to dinner with Cori’s immediate family. Cori’s mother leaned over and offered a few thoughts in Spanish. I did the same in English. I have no idea what she said, and she had no idea what I said, but I’m pretty sure we were both sharing how happy we were to all be together.

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Planning our next move Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, it has begun. And by “it,” I mean the selling of our house. Our home. Our place of habitation for the last 14 years. And I find myself oscillating between elaHUMOR tion and sadness, always combatting the anxiety that comes with such an endeavor. Here’s the skinny: My husband Doo and I have been, for years, eyeballing the moment we could finally call ourselves empty nesters and downsize to a life of close-to-retirement people with no kids or a yard. And with the youngest of our four precious angels having recently and, fingers crossed, permanently left the nest, said moment has arrived. Huzzah! We simply don’t need or want the space anymore, nor the headaches that come with cleaning multiple bathrooms or operating a 24-hour U-store-it facility for an ungodly amount of K-12 and rec soccer memorabilia. Have we found another place to live? Nope. Do we have back-up shelter if we sell quickly? Also, a no (note to self: text Doo’s parents!). Have we even finished prepping our current abode for the upcoming sale? Negative, Ghostrider. But we’ve made the

“There’s a wonderful sense of statisfaction that comes with purging a closet full of discarded kitchen appliances.” – DANIELLE WILSON decision to list and begun to work through our feelings. So, barring a sudden downturn in the market or zombie apocalypse, the “For sale” sign is imminent. Part of me is thrilled. There’s a wonderful sense of satisfaction that comes with purging a closet full of discarded kitchen appliances. But I also get weepy packing away old photo albums that I haven’t seen since 2010, when we moved into this house, wondering if we’re making a huge mistake. I’m a hot mess of emotions, to say the least. You’re welcome. Peace out.

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Noblesville actress takes challenge of playing ‘Violet’ in CCP production By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Sarah Marone-Sowers isn’t accustomed to this type of drama. The Noblesville resident MUSICAL plays the title role in Carmel Community Players’ production of “Violet” March 1-10 at The Switch Theatre, 10029 E. 126th St., Suite D, Fishers. “She’s a very deep character,” she said. “I tend to do a lot of very comedic characters, so it’s it’s a very different play for me to be doing a more serious character and be able to show a little bit more of an emotional range than being somebody who’s just there to kind of make the audience laugh and bring brevity.” Violet has a huge scar on her face and is traveling to seek a miracle cure from a TV preacher. Set in 1964 during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, Violet waits for a bus in Spruce Pine, N.C., and encounters two soldiers. “She’s gone through this very traumatic experience when she was a young girl and has always been kind of trying to figure out, ‘Why me? Why did this happen to me?’ She’s held on to a lot of anger throughout her life,” Marone-Sowers said. “She’s trying to get herself healed from what she thinks physically healing will kind of solve all of her troubles and it’s her emotional journey of going through and just kind of figuring out what’s her place in life. That’s more than just the girl with the scar.” Violet was hit in the face with an ax blade. “It’s kind of left up to the imagination of the audience for their own interpretation on what they view would be this disfiguring scar to them because it varies from person to person on what they would view,” said Marone-Sowers, a 2007 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate. “I actually had a very minor scar on my cheek when I was about 8 years old, but when I was young, it was all I could ever see. As I’ve gotten older, it’s gotten smaller, it’s diminished, it’s healed. It’s not as

‘BEAUTIFUL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” through March 30 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Don Ferrell presents his tribute to Barry Manilow at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, and David Ranalli’s “Deception: An Evening of Magic and Lies” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. ‘ROMEO & JULIET’ Civic Theatre’s production of “Romeo & Juliet” runs through Feb. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ARETHA’S GOLD

From left, Onis Dean, Sarah Marone-Sowers and Dom Piedmonte perform in “Violet.” (Photo courtesy of Indy Ghost Light)

big a deal but when I was young, that’s all I used to be able to see on my face.” One challenge is there is a lot of music in her role and Marone-Sowers said she has worked to be strong enough vocally to sing through the whole show. Marone-Sowers, who is on the stage for all but about three minutes, said there are a couple of emotional scenes that will be challenging Marone-Sowers is making her CCP debut. “I’ve worked with (director) Kathleen Horrigan before at Footlight numerous times and I saw she was directing ‘Violet,’” she said. “I wanted the opportunity to work with her again because she’s just so amazing.” Marone-Sowers had never seen the musical, but when she researched it, she wanted to play Violet. Indianapolis resident Scott Fleshood plays the preacher. “It’s interesting to play what I would say is a Benny Hinn-type character,” Fleshood said. “Somebody who is there to what she thinks will provide hope, but ends up being more of a sham.” Fleshood said his friend Ben Davis, a

Lawrence North High School graduate, played the preacher in the Broadway production. Horrigan, who retired as a Lawrence Central High School theater teacher in May 2023, directed CCP’s “Tick, Tick …Boom!” In 2022. The Fishers resident said “Violet’ was a musical she wanted to direct. “You know how hard it is to look at someone that is scarred or disabled physically, but also the scars inside that we carry with us,” Horrigan said. “And, of course, that scar was inside of her as well as she thought she was extremely ugly when she was really a beautiful person inside. She felt that no one would see that because her father didn’t really recognize that and nor to the community. Her whole life, she’s never felt like she was attractive to anyone until she gets on this bus. These two soldiers both kind of vie for her.” One of the soldiers is Black, which creates another issue in a era when interracial marriage wasn’t legal in all states until 1967. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

Singer Divine Brown recreates Aretha Franklin’s 1969 greatest hits album in tribute at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘RHAPSODY IN BLUE’ Indiana Wind Symphony will present “Rhapsody in Blue: The Centennial” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. ‘THE WILD WILD WEST’ Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Wild Wild West” through Feb. 25 at The Florence Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

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benefactors. “To be able to bring such a dynamic performance to this beautiful room is Civic Theatre has been a resident compasomething we hope to add to every season ny of the Center for the Performing for the foreseeable future as a Arts since its fundraiser.” FUNDRAISER 2011 opening, The cast features some familiar but it is about names, including Zionsville resito make its first appearance inside dent Mikayla Koharchik, who plays the Palladium. Mother, representing the wealthy “Civic in Concert: Ragtime,” a white enclave of New Rochelle, fundraiser, is set for 7 p.m. March 2 N.Y. Plainfield resident Steve Kruze and 2 p.m. March 3 at the Palladium plays Tateh, representing the group Koharchik in Carmel. of European immigrants that came Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director primarily through Ellis Island. Allen Sledge, Michael Lasley said Civic Theatre has long who is new to the Civic stage, portrays wanted to bring a fitting production to the Coalhouse Walker, the leader of the Harlem 1,600-seat concert hall. ensemble. “Our only performance on the Palladium The Palladium stage allows for a 30-piece stage was during a tuning event in the fall orchestra and a cast of more than 60. of 2010 before it even opened to the public,” Lasley said the concert format is the Lasley said. “The main driver behind this entirety of the stage show and includes production is as a fundraiser. As a nonprofit the dialogue and music as written for the theater, we are always looking for unique stage. or special opportunities to showcase our “The main difference is that the staging is talent and capture the interest and imagminimal, costumes are minimal and there is ination of new patrons, as well as to garno choreography to speak of,” Lasley said. ner more support from our long-standing For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’ AT THE TARKINGTON “Romeo and Juliet” runs through Feb. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The 90-minute brisk-paced, one-act interpretation of Shakespeare’s “starcrossed lovers” tragedy was adapted and directed by actress, director and teaching artist Emily Rogge Tzucker. The entire show, from the scene selection, set, costumes, lighting and sound, is designed to focus the audience on the most integral aspects of the story. For more, visit civictheatre. org/romeo-and-juliet.

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Get ready to be mesmerized by a celestial masterpiece as the communities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and the Northern Towns become the perfect stage for the total solar eclipse, when the moon gracefully dances in front of the sun and casts its shadow across the landscape. Witness the magic of the cosmos with friends and family at official viewing locations like Carmel Civic Square, Conner Prairie, Cool Creek Park, Grand Park Sports Campus, Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center and Strawtown Kotweewi Park. Grab your eclipse glasses, set up your cameras and join Hamilton County in this celestial celebration—it’s guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!

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BAZZA PARSON DINING 7 Piece Set: 1 Parson Dining Table 6 Bazza Stacking Balcony Chairs

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$5,943

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TELESCOPE DINING 5 Piece Set: 1 54” Round Dining Table 4 St. Catherine Swivel Chairs

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$5,915

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THE HIXON 5 Piece Set: sofa, 2 swivel chairs, coffee table, nesting side table

$3,895

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