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Social media influencer focuses on local, collaborates with Current
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Michelle Baxter likes to wander.
A native of the southeast side of Indianapolis, Baxter met her husband Ben at Ball State University, where she graduated in 2009. The couple and their two children, Braden, 16, and Kendall, 12, have lived in Westfield for 10 years.
COLLABORATION
Baxter was a few months into a new job as a court videographer in 2020 when COVID-19 closures pushed her to seek out a new endeavor — helping friends and neighbors find things to do locally.
What followed was the creation of her social media pages — “Wandering Westfield” — on Instagram and Facebook. In the past five years, Baxter — who now collaborates with Current — has amassed more than 48,000 combined followers on those platforms.
“Everybody was looking for something to do. I just thought about this concept because I was new in Hamilton County once (and) without knowing people or knowing what’s going on, you really have to kind of search for it,” she said. “So, I thought, what if I made a page that kind of encompassed all of the things?”
At the beginning, with COVID-19 restrictions still in place, Baxter began by sharing what the community could still enjoy that wasn’t closed, like hiking at Cool Creek Park.
“I just thought it’d be an informative page,” she said. “I initially was going to do it anonymously because I was embarrassed by the whole thing, but it took me about one week and then I showed my face and my personality because I just couldn’t help it. And it became a source and, honestly, a way to help small businesses at the time, to let people know what’s going on.”
Her brand has since expanded to in-
clude Hamilton County and beyond. Unlike international influencers, Baxter focuses on what’s available in everyone’s backyard, from date-night inspiration and local pumpkin patches to partnerships with cafés, restaurants and even the Indianapolis 500.
Baxter’s latest collaboration is with Current. She will serve as a social media partner, adding her special brand of social media connections to stories and events in Hamilton, Boone and Marion counties.
“Partnering with someone who’s local, who has the audience, just kind of marries the two together,” she said. “I just add to the social media my flair, my videos, the way I edit. (Current) is obviously a very known publication and it’s local, and that’s what I want to do. I definitely get reached out to by national brands too, but I also want to keep sharing about what my audience wants to see, which is local content.”
The first collaboration will highlight Dink House pickleball facility in Carmel.
Baxter said although she is an influ-
encer, she’s also authentic — showing her daily life and having a little fun. She said her ultimate goal is to promote what’s accessible locally.
“Indianapolis is still not a huge city,” she said. “If you live in Westfield, you’re still going to travel downtown. You still want to go to the Indy 500. We’re in proximity to so many awesome things that you still want to know about.”
Initially, Baxter wasn’t comfortable being called “an influencer.” But now, she embraces the distinction.
“I resisted the term influencer for the longest time because it had such a negative connotation,” she said. “But then I decided I’m influencing for good. It’s not always a bad word. So, once I started to embrace that more and realize I’m providing a service, that’s when I took it more seriously on the small business side. But it always remains that I want to help people.”
Follow Baxter on Facebook and Instagram at @WanderingWestfield.
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Michelle Baxter’s “Wandering Westfield” social media accounts have more than 48,000 followers. (Photo courtesy of Wandering Westfield)
Community Health Network opens Zionsville clinic
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Community Health Network recently opened a new Clinic at Walgreens on Ford Road in Zionsville.
WELLNESS
The clinic, 200 S. Ford Rd., has two exam rooms, a restroom and a dedicated registration area within an enclosed space at the store.
“The Zionsville Community Clinic at Walgreens represents a significant step forward in providing high-quality healthcare to people where they live and work,” Executive Director for On-Demand and Virtual Care at Community Health Network Hoy Garvin stated. “This model allows us to support the community’s needs for primary, urgent, and chronic care in a space that’s convenient and welcoming.”
The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including physical exams, wellness visits and chronic disease management for conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma and diabetes. The clinic provides a valuable resource for patients needing follow-up care or ongoing support between visits with their primary care physicians.
The design also allows seamless access to pharmacy services in-store. The clinic
The Community Health Network clinic at Walgreens in Zionsville includes two exam rooms.
(Photo courtesy of Community Health Network)
concept is similar to the newly opened clinic in Fishers.
“We are thrilled to bring this model to Zionsville and deepen our commitment to delivering accessible health care solutions,”
Chief Transformation Officer at Community Health Network Dr. Patrick McGill stated.
“With each new location, we are refining our approach to ensure patients have a streamlined, positive experience. This clinic’s expanded design helps us focus on individualized care while providing patients with a familiar, trusted option close to home.”
Community operates several Community Clinic at Walgreens locations across central Indiana. Learn more at eCommunity.com/ Walgreens.
LIONS CLUB
left,
CPR Instructor
visited with members of the Zionsville Lions Club for an informational session on CPR. Member Sam Robbins,
said the session taught her things about CPR that she did not know. In addition to a CPR presentation, members of ZFD presented a program on what the department does to help the Zionsville community. The mission of the ZFD is “to protect the lives and property of our citizens and visitors with professional excellence through emergency response, community risk reduction and fire and lifesaving programs.” Learn more at zionsville-in.gov under the government tab. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Lions Club)
ZIONSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS VISIT
From
Zionsville Fire Department Chief James VanGorder, Lead
Bennii Shore and EMS Division Chief Tad Henderson recently
right,
COMMUNITY
ZIONSVILLE FEBRUARY EVENTS
SALEM METHODIST CHURCH OF ZIONSVILLE RUMMAGE SALE
Salem Methodist Church, 6701 S. 775 E/ Kissel Road will host its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1. All proceeds benefit various mission projects of Salem Church. A variety of items will be for sale including new and gently used items, games, toys, household and kitchen items, furniture, electronics, jewelry and miscellaneous items. Most items are without a price tag and price is open to negotiation. Learn more at FriendlyCountryChurch.org.
FROZEN FÊTE
Zionsville Town Hall will be transformed into a family friendly winter wonderland from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1, complete with a visit from Disney princesses Anna and Elsa, dancing, snacks, desserts and drinks, activities, photo stations and more. Princes, princesses and their royal adults are cordially invited to dress in evening attire and step out in style to celebrate all things winter. Tickets are $25 per person and all participants must register. Sign up at tinyurl.com/278h8xhx.
BOONE COUNTY STATE OF THE COMMUNITY
The 2025 Boone County State of the Community event, presented by the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, Boone County Chamber of Commerce and Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 East 100 S in Lebanon in the Witham Pavilion. Registration is $25. Register by Feb. 4 at tinyurl. com/34zp8z8c.
INDIANA MASTER NATURALIST COURSE
The Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation kicks off the Indiana Master Naturalist program Feb. 6. The program provides hands-on opportunities to learn about Indiana’s natural resources. Adult learners will gain an understanding of Indiana’s plants, waters, soils, wildlife and other topics. To receive an IMN certificate and pin participants must complete 24 hours of class time and 24 volunteer hours within one year of taking the class. Registration is $130 and is open to adults 18 and older. Register at tinyurl.com/ bdhj57sm.
WINTER MARKET
The Town of Whitestown hosts a monthly winter market at the Whitestown Community Recreation Center at the Whitestown Municipal Complex. The market is 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 and March 8. A variety of vendors sell local products and foods. Learn more at whitestown.in.gov under the community tab.
LUMINARY WALK
Bundle up and gather your friends and family — even four-legged members — for an enchanting evening under the stars from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Creekside Nature Park, 1001 Sycamore St. in Zionsville. The free drop-in program sponsored by Zionsville Parks and Recreation takes visitors along the path in the park lined with hundreds of luminaries. The all-ages event is free and registration is not required.
ZIONSVILLE LINCOLN LIGHTS
Lincoln Park in the Village sparkles with festive holiday lights, presented by Hometown Lawns. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy the lights and take photos this winter. The lights are on display through Feb. 16 at Lincoln Park, 41 S. Second St.
TRAILHOPPER VISIT
The Trailhopper is the newest mobile outreach vehicle to join the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department fleet. Each month, members of the department take the trailhopper to local parks and discover what’s happening in Zionsville’s backyard with hands-on activities and adventures. February’s trailhopper visit is 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at Mulberry Fields Park, 9645 Whitestown Rd. Visitors can drop in to the free event and stay as long as they’d like.
ART IN NATURE
Join the Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation for Art in Nature: Nature Bookmarks at 3 p.m. Feb. 27. Join a naturalist for an easy hike to explore one of the town’s many parks and collect materials to create your own bookmark masterpiece with different mediums such as leaves, mud, pinecones and more. All ages are welcome. The program is $3 for residents and $4 for nonresidents and registration is required. Register at tinyurl.com/2v2z9kh8.
500 Festival Miler Series dates announced — Registration is open for the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, through Feb. 2. The series, held at Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis, includes three races designed to help participants train for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. For more, visit IndyMini.com/Challenges.
Zionsville senior guard fulfilling hoop dreams
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Zionsville Community High School senior guard Maguire Mitchell knows what drives his passion for basketball.
“I would say it’s looking back at my younger self in my driveway, watching college basketball and dreaming to be on TV one day,” Mitchell said. “I can’t let that little kid down.”
Mitchell, who was averaging 20.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game prior to Jan. 24, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Indiana University Indianapolis next season. The 6-foot-6 Mitchell averaged 20.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game as a junior. Eagles coach J.R. Howell said Mitchell has always been an accurate shooter and dynamic scorer.
“He has the ability to change a game by his natural ability to score,” Howell said. “Also, his defensive ability and understanding of the game make him a nice two-way player. This year, Maguire has taken a big step forward in trusting his teammates. As a natural scorer, his mindset is to be
MAGUIRE MITCHELL
Favorite athlete: Kevin Durant Favorite TV show: “Attack on Titan”
Favorite sports team: Indiana Pacers
Favorite vacation spot: Naples, Fla.
a scorer. However, over the last couple of years, he has been open and willing to understand what is given and not force the issue.”
Mitchell said he has a lot of trust in his teammates.
“I’ve seen the work they all have put in during the offseason and would be dumb
to not,” he said.
Zionsville senior guard Maguire Mitchell is the team’s top scorer and rebounder. (Photo courtesy of Maguire Mitchell)
NCAA Division I offer.
“I was thinking about waiting until November to see what other offers I would get to commit, but (IU Indianapolis) coach (Paul) Corsaro and (assistant) coach (Mike) Burris showed how much they wanted me and the commitment they had toward me, so I made the decision to commit early,”
Mitchell said.
Corsaro said Mitchell is a versatile player.
“He can score it, defend, shoot it well and passes the ball well,” Corsaro stated. “He plays with some toughness that’s going to fit in well with our returning guys.”.
Mitchell played with his twin brother, Maddox, until high school.
Mitchell was shooting 49 percent overall from the field, and 41 percent from 3-point range, as of Jan. 24.
“My shot has developed the most in the offseason,” he said. “I think it is the best it’s ever looked and (I) look to keep improving it.”
Mitchell said IU Indianapolis was his first
“He quit and is now a manager for us,” said Mitchell, who was a wide receiver on the Eagles’ football team until his sophomore year.
Mitchell played AAU with Indiana Elite, helping the team to an Adidas 3Stripes Select Basketball national runner-up finish in the summer of 2024.
To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@ youarecurrent.com.
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Proper footwear important in snow and ice
Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan and Dr. Kenneth Stumpf
As winter descends, the enchanting beauty of snowflakes and ice can quickly turn treacherous. While many embrace the season’s charm, the hidden dangers of slippery surfaces pose a significant risk to our feet and overall stability. Proper footwear is essential for navigating these conditions safely, and seeking guidance from a podiatrist can help you make informed choices.
The right shoes can make all the difference when it comes to winter safety. Look for footwear designed with features specifically tailored for snow and ice. Key attributes include slip-resistant soles, waterproof materials and adequate insulation. Shoes with deep treads provide better traction, reducing the likelihood of slips and falls. Additionally, a snug fit allows for warmth without compromising movement and helping to prevent frostbite.
Ignoring the need for appropriate footwear can lead to serious consequences. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in sprains, fractures or even chronic pain, leading to long-term mobility issues. Furthermore, inadequate support can exacerbate existing foot conditions, contributing to discomfort and pain. This is where a podiatrist can provide invaluable assistance.
Podiatrists specialize in foot health and can recommend the best types of footwear for your specific needs and activities. They can also assess your foot structure and biomechanics, ensuring you choose shoes that provide optimal support and stability. If you experience pain or discomfort while walking in winter conditions, it’s crucial to consult a podiatrist. They can diagnose underlying issues and suggest tailored solutions, such as orthotics or specialized footwear.
Dr. David Sullivan and Dr. Kenneth Stumpf are both board-certified foot surgeons at Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact them at appt@westfieldfoot.com or 317-896-6655.
Why don’t we keep our New Year’s resolutions?
Commentary by Valerie J. Weesner.
The New Year begins, and the gyms are filled with people who will be there maybe once, twice or possibly even for a month or two, despite signing on for a year’s membership. Why do we make New Year’s resolutions and why don’t we follow through?
My thought is that we make our resolutions based on the idea that we want to start fresh. We have high hopes of being healthy, being fit, possibly getting stronger, steadier on our feet, or maybe we have an event to go to and we want to look and feel better in our clothes.
All worthwhile goals. So, why don’t we follow up on our resolutions? This question seems to have a lot of answers — likely having to do not with the goals, but how we choose to execute them. We set a goal to exercise and get healthier. We walk into a gym, which seems OK, or someone told us good things about it, and we sign up. And then we go to work out. Here is what often happens: We don’t know what to do, we don’t feel comfortable, we’re embarrassed, we don’t know anyone, and we end up wandering around, leaving without wanting to return. Or we get a workout in, feel somewhat OK about it, and plan to go back. Possibly, we get injured or at least very sore, because we didn’t know how to manage our time and our work-
outs for the best outcome.
The next time we plan to go, we end up having a harder time convincing ourselves to go, maybe we understand why, and maybe we don’t quite know what the barrier is, but we still don’t return, or we go less frequently. And being there less frequently means we
never really get more comfortable with being there. OK, so let’s back up. We have great goals, but we need to think hard about how we want to execute them. We want to go to a gym, get exercise, feel more fit, maybe lose some weight. How do we do that so that the process we choose is sustainable? How do we set ourselves up for success?
Here are some thoughts:
• Find a gym that is inviting, where you feel safe and comfortable walking in.
• Find a gym that gives you the opportunity to work out safely, with guidance to get the right kind of workout for where you are physically, as well as mentally and emotionally.
• Find a clean, comfortable environment that is inviting to you – with people who greet you, know you and reach out when you are missing.
When we find the right fit and the right way to go about putting our goals into action, we are much more likely to follow through and feel great about having made those resolutions.
Motion 4 Life Fitness member Joe Miller works out. (Photo courtesy of Motion 4 Life)
Valerie J. Weesner is a Ph.D., HSPP and is a staff consultant for Motion 4 Life Fitness.
Retired couple finds home
By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com
It took a few years and a few moves, but Jim Saucunas and his wife Betty finally found the place where they wanted to live in Indianapolis in May 2024.
Jim and Betty are residents of the Sycamore Reserve Senior Living in Indianapolis. Jim said they are delighted with their new home.
“We moved to Indianapolis 15 years ago,” Jim said. “We had a few places, including a duplex on Ditch Road, but when we heard about Sycamore, it sounded interesting, so we went to visit.”
Jim has not regretted it.
“Since we’ve moved here, we’re very happy,” Jim said. “It’s a beautiful place and the management is friendly and helpful, and they offer so many activities. We want this to be our final move.”
The couple is from Chicago and have been married for 33 years. Betty is a retired nurse, and Jim was a printer for more than 30 years before retiring.
Jim Saucu nas and his wife Betty moved to Sycamore Reserve in May 2024. (Photo courtesy of Sycamore Reserve)
Jim, 77, didn’t think about settling in Indianapolis until his daughter Pamela moved to Indianapolis 20 years ago.
“When Pamela moved here, we used to come down and visit her a couple of times a year,” Saucunas said. “As the years went on, we didn’t have any relatives left there and also started knowing less and less people in Chicago, and things were getting expensive.”
That’s when they decided to move. Saucunas used to dabble in photography but spends most of his time simply enjoying retirement.
For more, visit sycamorereserve.com.
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WHEN TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HEART HEALTH
By Dr. Nathan Lambert, medical director of Cardiology at IU Health North and Saxony hospitals
Aquestion I am commonly asked by patients, friends and family is,
“When is it appropriate to see a cardiologist?” What I hear is people don’t want to “bother” the cardiologist if their symptoms aren’t actually heart related. I also hear that they don’t want to spend time in an emergency room for a “false alarm.” These can be fatal mistakes. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and in Indiana. Proactively addressing your heart health can help prevent serious cardiovascular issues.
HEART DISEASE RISK
We want to think of ourselves as healthy, and we should. However, at the same time, we cannot be in denial about our own underlying cardiovascular risk. Much of our risk is modifiable, such as smoking status, blood pressure, weight and diabetes control. But important components are not. We can’t control our age, and we can’t control our genetics. As we get older, our risk increases, even if we have a very healthy lifestyle. Likewise, if heart disease runs strongly in either side of the family, our risk is elevated.
ASYMPTOMATIC
PATIENTS
Let’s start with asymptomatic patients. These are patients experiencing no discomfort in the chest, no difficulty breathing and no abnormal heartbeats. These patients should see a cardiologist if their cardiac risk is determined to be elevated, even in the absence of symptoms. Probably the two simplest but most powerful screening tests to establish baseline risk are the LDL cholesterol (fasting blood draw) and the calcium score as determined by a heart scan (low dose CT scan). Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a type of cholesterol that’s often called “bad” cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol can increase your risk of stroke and heart disease. Some folks with a relatively high LDL cholesterol will have an excellent heart scan result and may not need medication. On
the other hand, some folks with what appears to be a reasonably good LDL cholesterol will have an abnormal heart scan and may need medication.
LOWERING “BAD” CHOLESTEROL
There is a lot on the Internet about cholesterol. Simply put, for someone with any degree of elevated cardiac risk, LDL cholesterol is bad. Do not be misled or persuaded otherwise; that can be a serious mistake. The next question is how to lower the LDL cholesterol. After diet and exercise, statins, a specific group of medications, are the mainstay. And again, there’s a lot of misleading information out there. Statins reduce inflammation inside our coronary arteries, which is a powerful way to stabilize plaque and prevent heart attacks. However, we now have several non-statin alternatives. Which medication to use for lowering LDL cholesterol (when medication is needed) is certainly something to discuss with a cardiologist.
SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS
Next, let’s consider patients with symptoms. Symptoms can be very noticeable, such as heavy pressure in the chest, which may (or may not) radiate down either arm, to the jaw or to the back. Symptoms can also be more subtle, including a shortness of breath or fatigue with activities that used to be easy to perform. Again, none of us want to think we may have a heart problem, but if your chest discomfort only occurs when you walk briskly or otherwise exert yourself, you should not just presume this is acid reflux or sore muscles. Any exertional symptoms that are new or different, and that include any sort of discomfort or tension in the chest, feeling of labored breathing or excessive fatigue, are very appropriate reasons to see a cardiologist. Two old adages apply here: “it’s better to be safe than sorry” and “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If there is any question of heart risk or heart symptoms, come see the cardiologist – you’re not bothering us! To learn more about heart health, visit iuhealth.org/heart.
Nathan Lambert
Kasie Keyes, wellness associate at The Stratford, works with Jeff Klindera in an emPowerD class. (Photo courtesy of The Stratford)
disease,” he said.
Klindera, who moved to Carmel from Rockford, Ill., had surgery in 2010, when doctors put electrodes in his brain to treat neurological conditions. He worked in computer software but had to retire at age 59 because of the disease.
“When you utilize the research and all the sources that are out there, you can live a very high-quality life for a long time,” The Stratford lifestyle advisor Neal Miller said. “It’s more about being the person in charge rather than allowing the disease to be in charge.”
Miller said exercise, socialization and support groups help people with Parkinson’s live at a very high level for as long as possible and slows the progression of the disease.
The one-hour emPowerD exercise program is conducted twice a week. Klindera works on the boxing bag, along with other strengthening and balancing exercises.
“Walking backwards is my kryptonite. I tend to fall if I walk backwards,” he said, referring to the fictional material that slows Superman. “I haven’t fallen in a year-and-a-half. I get the most out of the balancing (exercises).”
The exercises have given Klindera more confidence.
“I know the disease is getting worse because I can’t talk as well as I used to,” said Klindera, who works on communicating exercises.
Klindera said he also receives help from a chair yoga class and a strength and balancing class.
ATHLETIC MINDSET
The Stratford Wellness Director Heather Mairn said Klindera benefits from the fact he was an athlete when he was younger. He was a gymnast at Rock Valley College, a community college in Illinois.
“The strength he had prior helps him today and we build upon that,” Mairn said. “He’s still doing strict pull-ups and he’s doing pushups. It’s hard because it’s an illness that is never going to go away. What we are trying to do is just fight these symptoms with everything we have and every ability we have, so they can live longer and without the symptoms. I’ve seen him progress but really stay healthy.”
Klindera takes frequent walks and keeps moving.
Stratford program designed to slow progression of disease for residents
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Jeff Klindera has been able to slow the progression of his Parkinson’s disease as a resident of The Stratford in Carmel.
The senior living center started a program called emPowerD to work with residents with Parkinson’s, which is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system. Symptoms often start slowly, with hand tremors being one of the first signs.
Klindera, 62, has lived at the senior living center for 2 1/2 years. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 39.
“I was living by myself, and I was stumbling and falling down a bit,” he said. “My daughter said to ‘come live near me’ (in Carmel). Part of the reason I came here was because they were starting this program. It’s been helpful to me to get to a community where people knew what I was going through.”
Klindera can compare notes with other residents with Parkinson’s.
“We can talk about advancements in treating the
“Maintenance is successful for just the normal aging person,” Mairn said. “Maintenance for somebody living with Parkinson’s disease is an incredible achievement as they age.”
Mairn said she was instructed to train Parkinson’s patients like athletes.
“For our residents, their game is independence,” Mairn said. “Their game is being able to live life to the fullest. Now, somebody with Parkinson’s diagnosis, you have to train like an athlete. You have to up their program. They have to have the mentality of an athlete because their game is life and keeping those symptoms away.”
ON THE COVER: Jeff Klindera works out on a boxing bag during the emPowerD class for residents with Parkinson’s disease. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi).
How to choose an executor of estate
Commentary by Brad Owen
You want to make sure your children get their inheritance without delays or family conflict. But who will handle the paperwork, manage debts and distribute your assets the way you intended? Choosing the right executor is a decision that could directly impact your family’s financial well-being. It’s more than just naming someone in your will — it’s selecting someone who will honor your legacy responsibly. Let’s look at some of the basics and what you should consider when choosing an executor.
What does an executor do?
An executor is the person responsible for carrying out the instructions in your will after you pass away. Their key duties include:
• Managing and valuing your assets.
• Paying off any outstanding debts and taxes.
• Distributing assets to your beneficiaries as specified in your will.
• Handling probate court proceedings and legal filings.
• Resolving disputes among beneficiaries or creditors, if necessary. What to look for in an executor When considering who to name as your executor, prioritize these qualities:
• Trustworthiness: Your executor should be someone you can rely on to follow your wishes honestly.
• Financial competence: Handling taxes, debts, and asset management requires a solid understanding of finances.
• Organizational skills: An executor must manage deadlines, paperwork, and communication effectively.
• Availability: Ensure the person has the time and capacity to take on the responsibilities involved.
• Conflict resolution ability: In case of disagreements, the executor should remain calm and impartial.
Other Considerations
When Choosing an Executor
You may want to also think about:
• Family dynamics: Will your choice minimize or contribute to conflict among heirs?
• Location: Choosing someone who resides nearby can simplify
Choosing the right executor and creating a well-rounded estate plan can provide lasting peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Don’t leave important decisions to chance.
— Brad Owen
logistics.
• Age and health: An ideal executor should be healthy and likely to outlive you.
You can also consider professional executors like estate planning attorneys or trust companies for impartial management of your estate. How our firm can help
Selecting an executor is only one part of a holistic estate plan. At Dillman & Owen Estate and Elder Law, we guide families through the entire process to make sure each decision fits your unique needs. Our comprehensive services include:
• Drafting clear, legally sound wills and trusts.
• Providing guidance on choosing an executor and other key life-planning roles.
• Offering resources for professional executor services, if needed.
Choosing the right executor and creating a well-rounded estate plan can provide lasting peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Don’t leave important decisions to chance. Take control of your future and ensure your wishes are honored by working with experienced professionals who can help you navigate every step of the process.
At Dillman & Owen Estate and Elder Law, we are committed to helping you build a legacy that reflects your values and safeguards your family’s future. Contact us to schedule a consultation and start planning for a secure tomorrow.
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Meridian Audiology LLC, a private Audiology practice, was founded by Dr. Alison Wyss, Au.D. and Kira VonBlon, M.S. after working together in an ENT setting for more than 12 years. The seasoned Audiologists strive to consistently provide premier care to patients with hearing loss, tinnitus and auditory processing disorders as well as those who want to protect their hearing from damage.
In stark contrast to the medical audiology world where patients are in and out in quick succession, private practice allows Ali and Kira to spend whatever time their patients need from them for their individual hearing healthcare situation.
“We want our patients to know that we are here for them, and we will not rush them out the door so we can get on to the next patient. We love to get to know our patients, and we feel we treat them like we would treat our own family,” VonBlon said. “We’ve had many patients find and follow us to Meridian Audiology and that is a testament to our relationships with them.”
The Meridian Audiology Audiologists pride themselves on keeping up with, and
offering the top-of-the-line newest technology in hearing aids, tinnitus and auditory processing disorder. Beyond comprehensive hearing evaluations and hearing aid sales, service and maintenance, Meridian Audiology also offers the LACE AI (Listening for Communication Enhancement) program which improves comprehension of speech, tinnitus management consultations, hearing protection options and auditory processing disorder evaluation and management. We are also available to speak to your local community clubs about hearing and hearing loss.
Meridian Audiology accepts most major insurances, offers convenient scheduling via phone, email, or online and are independent of other medical practices or hospitals. Hours are 9am4pm Monday-Friday by appointment only.
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IVascular practice rebrands, opens new office
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
ndiana Vein Specialists has a new name and new location.
The practice has rebranded to Indiana Vein & Lymphatic. The final day for the west Carmel and Fishers locations will be Feb. 13. They are merging into a larger Carmel location at 11590 N. Meridian St., Suite 270, which will open Feb. 19.
The new name reflects expanded service lines for lymphatic disorders, according to the practice’s owner, Dr. Jeffery Schoonover.
fied lymphatic therapists.
The providers are Schoonover and two nurse practitioners.
The new office is approximately 7,000 square feet.
“We are combining the staff and have the providers in one unified location,” Schoonover said.
Schoonover said there are more than 20 employees with three providers; four ultrasound technologists; and two certi-
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“The lymphatic therapy component is one of the reasons why we are choosing to move to this facility because it’s such a needed service for people that are dealing with lower limb swelling and skin issues related to it,” Schoonover said. “There is a definite ergonomic benefit from patient flow (in the new office). It does mean we have some room for updated different aspects of the technology. We feel it’s even better for patient parking and access.”
Schoonover said he likes that the new office is across the street from IU Health North.
“We usually work with interventional radiologists that are also relatively close by to the new office,” Schoonover said. Schoonover said finding a new loca-
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tion had been on the radar for about six months.
Although Schoonover said the practice has patients in their 30s and 40s, there also are patients dealing with chronic swelling in the 55-and-over age group.
“Some of the challenges we’ve seen
in the post-COVID environment, whether it’s people working at home more or people not moving as much, that’s also been a part of this as well,” he said. “Venous and lymphatic insufficiency are chronic conditions, and the best way to take care of folks is with a continuity-based model.”
For more, call 1-317-348-3020 or 1-888-534-8346.
Volunteers essential for Westfield events
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The City of Westfield has a huge need for volunteers, especially since the Indianapolis Colts training camp moved to Grand Park in 2018.
Other events requiring volunteers include Westfield Rocks the 4th, the Westfield Farmers Market, Touch-a-Truck and Shamrock Drop, among others.
“Volunteers are vital to the success of all the city’s events,” said Logan Charlesworth, communications specialist for the city. “We would not be able to host community events of the scale and caliber our residents have grown
accustomed to enjoying without added support from our incredible volunteer base.”
During weekend day events, Charlesworth said part-time and retired volunteers are essential to successful events because of their flexible schedules.
“It’s difficult to put an exact number on how many 55-and-older volunteers we had on any given date, but I would estimate at least 60 percent of our Colts Training Camp volunteers are 55 or older,” Charlesworth said. “This number jumps during weekday practices.”
Anyone interested in volunteering can visit westfield.in/volunteer.
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Local couple’s United Way donation to support housing
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Michael Harrington is convinced housing is the key to reducing poverty.
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Harrington and his wife, Judy, noticed the disparity of income levels in the Indianapolis area.
“We were struck by the means of people who are struggling to survive at the most basic level,” said Harrington, who moved to Carmel from Zionsville in 2021. “When you figure out how to address poverty, it’s pretty daunting. There are a million things you can do, but as we’ve talked about it and studied it, we figured out housing is central to the ability to get people out of poverty.”
Harrington said living within walking distance of a bus ride to your place of employment is important for some.
“If you lose your house, you may lose your job,” he said.
The Harringtons have donated $1.5 million to United Way of Central Indiana, a gift that will go toward the nonprofit’s work in the areas of safe and affordable housing and basic needs.
The gift will total $3 million, thanks to a 1-to-1 match from the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation (Lilly Foundation) for eligible donations from Lilly employees and retirees. The Lilly Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation supported by donations from Eli Lilly and Co. Harrington, 62, worked for Eli Lilly for nearly 30 years, retiring in January 2020 as a senior vice president and general counsel.
Harrington said if working people can keep or obtain housing, it will help alleviate poverty.
“The United Way has a goal of distancing 10,000 families from poverty,” he said.
Harrington also is a former chairman of United Way’s Tocqueville Society and a former member of the board of directors.
Harrington said the United Way has collected data over the years to support the
importance of housing.
“The United Way has the ability to cause different groups to collaborate together,” he said. “Judy and I can’t call up four different organizations across town and make them work together, but the United Way has the means to do that. With their data, access and ability to cause collaboration, I think they can leverage the investment we are making to get a better outcome.”
The Harringtons consulted their children in the donation discussion. Ellen is a social worker in San Francisco, David is a Marion County public defender and Jacob works for a community organization in Detroit. All three children graduated from Zionsville Community High School.
“Each of them, in their own way, touches the issues of housing, and they’ve shared with us that they think that’s of critical importance, and we share their view,” Harrington said.
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Michael Harrington, right, shakes hands with Fred Payne, president and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana, Nov. 7, 2024, at United Way’s office in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of United Way of Central Indiana)
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Zionsville Public Works crews well-equipped for winter conditions
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
January started with a snowfall totaling nearly 9 inches in Zionsville. More snow fell during the Jan. 5 event than the 8.6 inches the National Weather Service reported for the area in the entirety of the 2023-24 winter season.
Zionsville Department of Public Works crews said whether snowfall is heavy or light, they’re ready to keep the roads safe. The department responds to snow and ice events with nine salt trucks and eight additional plow trucks operated by the 14-member DPW staff and two members of the wastewater division.
Zionsville Director of Public Works Lance Lantz has been with public works for 24 years.
Lantz said it takes significant planning to keep the town’s 120 miles of roadways clear during snow and ice events. And it starts with salt.
The Town of Zionsville purchases salt through the state’s road salt program. Those purchases are made in the spring, based on estimates for the current year used to calculate potential need for the next season. The town ordered 1,200 tons of salt for this season and replenishes the supply as needed.
Lantz said the town has a system when snow approaches that starts with pretreating roads with salt, then letting snow accumulate slightly to allow the salt solution to work.
“You don’t throw down salt and then 30 minutes later follow with a snowplow and push all that salt right off the road,” he said. “There’s typically a waiting time with a typical Indiana storm unless it’s a really intense snowfall. But typically, our storms are conducive to putting down some salt and letting that salt work. That’s one thing that people probably don’t realize is that we’re not going to go out and plow immediately as long as people are getting around and able to move. We’re going to leave that salt on as long as possible before we have to plow.”
Lantz said residents should avoid shoveling their driveways into the street. He said the accumulation at the end of driveways can render the salt useless, risking
the creation of ice.
Public works staff said parents should keep an eye on what their kids are up to when they head out to enjoy the snowfall.
“Keep your children out of drifts,” senior team leader Brad Kogan said.
Kogan said the department of public works piles snow in specific areas along streets and in cul-de-sacs. While those piles are enticing for children to build snow forts, they can also collapse when more snow is added.
Plow drivers said road conditions, snow and pedestrians are just a few reasons they stay vigilant behind the wheel.
“The hyperawareness is something that
is for real because you’ve constantly got to be aware of things like obstacles in the road, hitting things such as manholes or just any other things like those curves,” street division supervisor Shane Rance said. “You’re constantly looking out for something like that as well as joggers in the middle of the night. You’ve got to watch for pedestrians at all times. You’ve got to watch what people are doing when they’re driving. And at the same time, we are trying not to destroy mailboxes.”
An area unique to Zionsville is its historic brick Main Street. Lantz said when the bricks were refurbished in the 1990s, the town switched to rubber blades on its
TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES
Zionsville Department of Public Works
Director Lance Lantz said his No. 1 piece of advice to homeowners during a snow event is to close their roadside mailboxes.
“How many times do we go out there, we grab the mail, we give it a loose flip and it may latch,” Lantz said. “But a lot of the mailbox damage from plows can be avoided if you close that all the way.”
Lantz said if the mailbox isn’t fully closed, the first pass of the plow generally will flip the door open. The second pass will fill the box with snow, and any subsequent passes can knock it over.
“It’s a little thing like that that can
really sometimes make a difference on whether you’ve got to screw your mailbox back on or not,” he said.
Public works crews also remind residents that plows never make a single pass.
“People also need to keep in mind that even though they just saw a plow truck, they could probably see it again later and not get so upset if you’re already cleaning your driveway and you’ve got to do it again,” street division supervisor Shane Rance said. Updates during snow and ice events are posted to the Town of Zionsville Facebook page at facebook.com/ ZionsvilleIN.
plows to protect the road — which had little effect on snow removal in the Village.
“That was a spectacular failure,” Lantz said. “It didn’t do anything on those bricks. It didn’t help with the plow. So, no, we don’t use specialized equipment on the bricks.”
Lantz said instead, public works leaned into a new approach on the brick street — pushing the snow off the curb and to the center of the street first, then picking it up from the middle to move it out of the way. Main Street is usually one of the last areas to get plowed simply because it takes a little more work.
“We’ll apply a little extra salt to let people have some traction, melt it down as much as possible,” he said. “But then we typically come in (after) we’re concluded with all of our other activities.”
Lantz said Main Street is the one area where property owners are allowed to shovel into the street, since the plows attack the snow differently.
Lantz said plow drivers deserve the gratitude of residents and town officials for their hard work.
“Most of them live in Zionsville. Many of them grew up in Zionsville. These aren’t strangers to our community,” he said. “They might have gone to school with you. Their kids probably play soccer with your kids. These are our local people. These are not some nameless contractors brought in, and they care.”
Lantz said that although the occasional frustrated resident might call with complaints about the roads during a snow event, crews take it all in stride.
“We have all sorts of public safety folks on the road, our police officers, our firefighters, they don’t stay home because it’s icy,” he said. “But (public works) crews often don’t know until the day before that they have to work. They constantly adjust their schedules, and they make it work, and they typically don’t take winter vacations because we can keep people close. So these guys really make life changes with them and their families to be able to serve the town.”
ON THE COVER: Snowplows are seen via the front door of a residence in Zionsville.
(Photo courtesy of Town of Zionsville)
Zionsville’s snowplow fleet awaits a snow event.
(Photo courtesy of Town of Zionsville)
CHS graduate gets dream role in ‘Pride and Prejudice’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Carly Kirby, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Kirby plays Lizzy Bennet in Civic Theatre’s Feb. 7-22 production of “Pride and Prejudice” at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“It’s one of my dream roles that I’ve (always) wanted to play just because she’s iconic and it’s one of my favorite movies,” said Kirby, a Westfield resident and 2015 Carmel High School graduate. “So, being able to live that out onstage is really nice and awesome.”
Kirby said her biggest challenge is mastering comedic timing.
“It has to be fast and has to be quick,” Kirby said. “There’s a lot of words and you have to say them fast and quick, but also with meaning.”
In 2021, she wore a mask on stage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It did help me hide my smile when I was laughing on stage because of how funny it was, so I’ll have to try not to smile,” she said.
This was Kirby’s third appearance in “Pride and Prejudice.” She played Jane in Civic Theatre’s 2021 production of “Pride & Prejudice,” livestreamed because of social distancing during the pandemic. She played Miss Bingley in Ball State University’s production in 2017.
“I worked my way up,” she said. “I was the villain, then the nice sister and now the leading lady,” Kirby said.
Emily Tzucker is directing “Pride & Prejudice” again after directing the Civic livestream. A former Ball State faculty member, Tzucker, a Carmel resident, was the acting coach for the 2017 production.
Tzucker said all the actors deliver lines in British accents.
“It’s faithful to the time period and the place,” she said. “The costumes will be beautiful. It’s a really fun, fast romantic date night or girls night out.”
Carmel resident Tanner Brunson plays Mr. Darcy.
“I actually didn’t see anything related to ‘Pride and Prejudice’ until I got cast and then I watched the 2005 movie,” said Brunson, a Carmel resident.
Brunson originally intended to audition for Mr. Collins.
“Then when I learned the direction of Mr. Collins was less villainous and more silly,” he said. “I kind of switched my thought process to thinking I’d be happier to be Mr. Darcy than Mr. Collins.”
Brunson said there are two main challenges.
“There are the expectations, but not emulating, but aspiring to the Colin Firth version (in the 1995 British mini series) or the Matthew Macfayden one (in the 2005 movie),” Brunson said. “Then there is being unapologetically correct without being snarky.”
Brunson has acted at Civic for 10 years, with Mr. Darcy being one of his larger roles.
Carmel resident Susan Smith plays Lady Catherine, Mr. Darcy’s aunt.
“She is the resident villain in the show,” Smith said. “She is an aristocrat. She wants
him to marry her daughter and keep the money in the family. She is anti-Miss Lizzy, and she is there for comedic effect.”
Smith enjoys playing a villain.
“You get to say things you don’t get to say in polite society,” she said. “It’s just pure fun.”
Smith said “Pride and Prejudice” is the ultimate rom-com.
“I love Jane Austen, and this particular script is very farcical and very tongue-incheek,” she said.
Smith said the script doesn’t take the storyline as seriously as the book or movie versions.
Smith previously played Mrs. Bennett in an independent production in the Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis. The last time she performed at Civic Theatre, she also played a villain — Miss Andrew in “Mary Poppins.”
There are 13 performers with only one minor character, where the actor plays two roles.
“When we did it during the pandemic, we double-cast a lot of roles,” Tzucker said of the 2021 cast of eight.
For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” runs through Feb. 9 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
‘THE KINGS OF QUEEN’
“The Kings of Queen: Tribute to Queen” is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘WHODUNIT’
The Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Whodunit … The Musical” Jan. 31 through Feb. 16 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
The Bronte Fall and Friends concert is set for Jan. 30, followed by “Murder Mystery Night: Death of a Gangster” Feb. 1 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Both performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, feinsteinshc.com.
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DeVoe to perform at Palladium — Jennie DeVoe will appear in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Palladium in the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. DeVoe is a soul-blues-Americana singer-songwriter and a longtime regular of Indiana’s original music scene. She has released several studio and live albums on her own Rubin the Cat Records label, including three produced by John Parrish.
Frampton concert set for Palladium — Grammy-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Peter Frampton will perform at 8 p.m. April 11 at the Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are on sale at thecenterpresents.org, by phone at 1-317-843-3800, or in person at the Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office. Frampton, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
Tanner Brunson and Carly Kirby perform in Civic Theatre’s presentation of “Pride & Prejudice.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty Photography)
ATI presents ‘Whodunit’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Julie Lyn Barber enjoyed her “Whodunit” experience so much she is directing the show again.
MUSICAL
Barber, who directed the musical a few summers ago at a summer stock theater in Hagerstown, is directing Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Whodunit … The Musical” Jan. 31 to Feb. 15 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
well-known because that way audiences can really enjoy the mystery part of the musical murder mystery without spoilers,” Barber said.
Barber said the show contains many elements of farce with a feminine twist.
“I thought it was great when I read it, but it was even funnier and more fun to work on once we got into the rehearsal room and started getting it on its feet,” Barber said. “There were many moments where we were crying from laughing just putting it together and audiences loved it and were doing the same.”
Barber had never seen the musical before she directed it.
“I think it’s a rare advantage to be able to produce a musical that doesn’t have a readily available cast recording and isn’t
The story takes place in a possibly haunted mansion in 1931, so there are moments where it recalls Agatha Christie novels, classic movie musicals and mystery dramas. But the central characters are a wealthy socialite and her maid.
ATI co-founder and Artistic Director Judy Fitzgerald plays Carrie Innes, a wealthy socialite who, while trying to enjoy a relaxing time in a spacious summer rental in Connecticut, ends up surrounded by dead bodies and a mystery.
Cynthia Collins, also an ATI co-founder, plays Liddy Allen.
“(She’s) a no-nonsense lady’s maid, always armed with a telescope and a mature beverage,” Collins said.
The other four performers are Eric Olson, John Vessels, Jacob Butler and Logan Hill. For more, visit atistage.org.
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