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HEPL board to discuss book review policy

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton East Public Library Board plans to discuss its collections review policy following national media attention after Indiana author John Green called them out in social media posts about his young-adult novel, “The Fault in Our Stars,” which had been moved from the teen section to the adult/general section of the Fishers and Noblesville libraries.

by the decision of some members of your board to override a huge body of expertise and deem hundreds of books — including mine — inappropriate to be shelved as Young Adult literature.”

LIBRARY

Staff at both HEPL libraries have been reviewing thousands of books to determine whether, under the policy, they can stay in the children or teen sections. Those that contain certain references are moved to the adult section.

Green, who lives in Indianapolis, wrote Aug. 9 on Twitter that his book was written for -- and about -- teenagers. He posted a copy of a letter he sent to each board member, stating that he is “absolutely horrified

He called it “political theater of the lowest and most embarrassing order, and it’s an awful way to have Fishers and Noblesville make national news.”

In an email statement sent Aug. 13, HEPL Board President Laura Alerding said Green’s book should not have been moved out of the teen section.

“Upon reviewing the page(s) of ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ book that were the basis of the (Library) Director and review staff’s reason to move the book out of the Teen section, I believe there was an error in implementing the Collection Development Policy and that this book should be moved back to the Teen section immediately,” she wrote. “The Board of Trustees will discuss further what went wrong with the review process at the next public board meeting.”

The collections review policy considers content such as nudity, substance use, repeated use of profanity, depictions or incitement to violence and sexual activity. Books containing any of those themes are moved to the adult section of the library.

According to information in the July 27 HEPL board meeting packet, of the approximately 2,500 books reviewed so far from the teen/high school section of both libraries, 1,385 have been moved to the adult/general collection. About 75 percent of the teen collection still needs to be reviewed.

Implementing the policy was estimated in May to take about 8,000 hours of staff time and was expected to cost more than $300,000. That’s all staffing costs, because all the books need to be read carefully to determine whether their content requires them to be moved.

The next HEPL board meeting is set for Aug. 24 at the Noblesville Library.

HSE board cancels special meeting

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees has canceled a special meeting that had been scheduled for early in the morning of Aug. 30.

GOVERNMENT

The meeting was apparently to discuss the board’s appointee to the Hamilton East Public Library board. A published legal notice of the meeting stated, “The Board of School Trustees for Hamilton Southeastern Schools will meet at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the Administration Center, 13485 Cumberland Road, Fishers, Indiana, to hold a public hearing pursuant to I.C. 36- 12-2-20 and hear public comment.”

The meeting was canceled Aug. 11. In response to a request for comment, Board President Dawn Lang stated in an email that the board has other priorities.

“We are focused on our school district and efforts to support passing the upcoming Operational Referendum. It is important that this be our priority right now as we start the new school year,” she wrote. “Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the third lowest funded in the state for per pupil dollars out of 371 school systems. If the referendum does not pass, HSE Schools will lose $26 million in revenue that directly supports student academics.”

She didn’t respond to a question about whether the issue will be revisited at a later time.

The Indiana Code cited in the now-canceled meeting’s announcement governs the removal of a public library board member or filling a vacancy. It states that “A library board member may be removed at any time by the appointing authority, after public hearing, for any cause: that interferes with the proper discharge of the member’s duties

as a member of the board; or that jeopardizes public confidence in the member.”

It also states that a vacancy on a library board “occurs whenever a member is absent from six consecutive regular board meetings for any cause other than illness.”

The seven Hamilton East Public Library board members are appointed by four county entities. The HSE school board has one appointee. That member is Andre Miksha, whose term ends in August 2025.

Other HEPL board members are appointed by the Hamilton County Council, the Hamilton County Commissioners and the Noblesville School Board. They each have two appointees on the library board.

Noblesville School Board on Aug. 15 voted to replace one of their appointees, current HEPL Board President Laura Alerding, whose term was up in August. The new appointee is Noblesville High School English teacher Bill Kenley.

Mural at Alderman Automotive celebrates Fishers’ history

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Throughout the month of August, artist Koda Witsken will be installing a largescale mural on an outside wall of Alderman Automotive, 13875 Trade Center Dr., Fishers.

The mural will be visible from Ind. 37 and from the Pinhead’s parking lot, according to an announcement from Witsken. The design was created with help from Fishers’ residents and was funded in part by the City of Fishers through the Fishers Arts & Culture Business Matching Grant program.

“When I was approached with this mural opportunity, I knew I wanted to engage Fishers residents in the design process to add bright, meaningful artwork to the Fishers’ landscape,” Witsken stated. “We wanted to further brand Fishers as a smart, entrepreneurial and vibrant community, and I feel like we’ve done just that.”

The City of Fishers used to go by many names. One such name was “Mudsock,” referring to the knee-high mud that caked horses as they pulled carriages through the city.

“The name is now associated with local

organizations and sports events. In celebration of Fishers’ continued history as a ‘smart, vibrant, entrepreneurial’ meeting place for people, commerce and culture, the Alderman Automotive mural will honor the ‘Mudsock’ theme by incorporating references to local horses,” the announcement stated.

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Witsken announced in April that she was seeking horse photos from Fishers residents. The response was big, with residents submitting more than 150 photos of their horses to inspire the design. Ultimately, Witsken selected images submitted by Kate Owen, Brenda Palmer and Shayna

“I am overwhelmed, excited, all the feelings, that my horse was chosen to be a part of (this) beautiful mural,” Owen stated. “Avalena (Owen’s horse depicted in the mural) passed away in November, so this is so very special to me. I can’t wait to watch the progress.”

According to her artist profile on the This Is Fishers website, Witsken was exposed to art early on, and credits art teachers at Hamilton Southeastern High School for helping her become a professional artist. She worked in the corporate world for a while after college, but then returned to Fishers in 2018 and became a full-time artist.

Images of Witsken’s work can be found on her website, huemuralsbykoda.com.

The mural is the second one to be installed in Fishers this summer. In June, “Greetings from Fishers” was unveiled. That privately funded mural by siblings Corey and Casey Wilkinson pays tribute to the City of Fishers with details representing the city’s past and present. It is in the Nickel Plate District on a historic building at 8684 E. 116th St.

A rendering of Koda Witsken’s new mural that is being installed on the side of Alderman Automotive in Fishers. (Image courtesy of Koda Witsken)

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Stuart running for Southwest District seat

Compiled by Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Bill Stuart is running as a Democrat for the Fishers City Council’s Southwest District seat. He serves on the Fishers Plan Commission and the Fishers Fire Merit Board. Stuart and his wife, Peggi, have lived in Fishers 29 years and have four children and four grandchildren.

means attracting higher paying jobs, providing more recreational opportunities, creating more housing options and lifting our educational system.

PROFILE

Q — What can you offer to the citizens of Fishers as an elected official?

A — I have been active in the community on boards and commissions. I have the skills, experience and commitment to help make Fishers an even better place to work, play and raise a family.

Q — What is the most important issue facing the City of Fishers in the next four years and how would you address it?

A — Our biggest challenge is to make Fishers an even better place to live. That

Q — How will you make sure all Fishers residents feel included and heard by their elected officials?

A — The key to a better Fishers is to involve as many people as possible. As a councilor, I will attend public meetings to follow the work of boards and commissions and to make myself available to constituents. I plan to host coffee sessions to ensure constituents can find me to discuss concerns.

Q — How can the city address housing availability in Fishers?

A — I have grown increasingly concerned that some of the people who work in Fishers can’t afford to live here. We must encourage private developers to create a variety of quality housing for different income levels.

Giffel seeks reelection to Southwest District seat

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facing the City of Fishers in the next four years and how would you address it?

A — Keeping up with road infrastructure. I have a good working relationship with the mayor and the ability to communicate the needs of my district.

PROFILE

Republican incumbent Fishers City Council member David Giffel is seeking reelection to the Southwest District seat. Originally from the South, Giffel moved to Fishers in 1997. He has been married 38 years, has two children and two grandchildren. In addition to the council, Giffel has served on HOA boards and the Delaware Township Board, coached boys and girls sports and was a Stephens Minister.

Q — What can you offer to the citizens of Fishers as an elected official?

A — My business experience has taught me to dig deep into matters. A passion of mine is understanding the math behind taxation and tax distributions, which qualifies me to make sound value-based business decisions for our city.

Q — What is the most important issue

Q — How will you make sure all Fishers residents feel included and heard by their elected officials?

A — I will keep writing a monthly newsletter as I have done since 2021. I’ve conducted four constituent surveys and will continue seeking input from residents. I answer all emails, texts and phone calls.

Q — What can the city do to address housing availability in Fishers?

A — Homebuilders know their customers, and I will be open to any zoning changes for the products they want to offer to meet market demand. New housing should be quality, economically sustainable and market driven.

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COMMUNITY

FISHERS

Project: 146th and Allisonville Road

Location: Phase 2A traffic restrictions are in place, which eliminate left turn movements from 146th Street onto Allisonville Road and reopen to two through lanes on eastbound and westbound 146th Street. Utility relocation work is ongoing. Periodic lane closures may be necessary to complete this work. Watch for flaggers and workers in and around the construction zone. Construction crews are continuing to work on storm sewer installation and roadway grading. Crews have begun working on the widening of the westbound bridge over the White River. The contractor has installed cofferdams and delineating buoys in the White River for pier construction. Please use caution if canoeing or tubing through the work zone.

Project: Ind. 37 Improvement

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Location: Ind. 37 and 141st Street. A pre-construction phase is in place. During this phase, 141st Street will have a temporary right-inright-out traffic configuration.

Expected completion: The full timeline for the 141st Street interchange will be provided after project bids are accepted in the spring of 2024

Project: Clear Path Improvement Project (I-465 and I-69 interchange)

Expected completion: The entire project is set for completion in summer 2025

Project: 106th Street and Allisonville Road

Location: A sanitary sewer project is taking place at Metro Airport on 106th Street and Allisonville Road. There are times where lane restrictions may be in place on Allisonville Road.

Expected completion: TBD

Project: 2023 resurfacing

Location: ADA ramp and curb reconstruction is taking place in the Bristols as part of the 2023 Resurfacing Project. After ADA ramp and curb reconstruction is completed, areas will be restored with topsoil and seed. Prior to road resurfacing, residents will be notified via street signage for street parking restrictions.

Expected completion: The entire project should be done by fall

Project: Roundabout at 106th and Hoosier Road

Location: Prep work prior to the roundabout construction has started. Work will include tree clearing, utility relocation and storm sewer installation.

Expected completion: TBD

Location: New ramps will provide direct movements from eastbound I-465 and northbound I-465 to northbound I-69. Binford Boulevard will also be reconstructed to separate local traffic from traffic entering and exiting I-69 and I-465. Access to I-69 from Binford Boulevard will remain open. Drivers can expect to see significant activity on I-69 at the 82nd Street interchange. The ramp from I-69 North to 82nd Street and the ramp from 82nd Street to I-69 North is closed through late 2023. For detour routes and additional project information, visit clearpath465.com

Expected completion: Project lasts through 2024.

Project: Nickel Plate Trail

Location: The City of Fishers is working on completion of the Fishers portion of the Nickel Plate Trail between Hague Road and 106th Street. The installation of pedestrian rail is currently taking place and pedestrian flashers are not operative at this time.

Expected completion: Fall

Project: Cumberland Road

Reconstruction

Location: There are daily lane closures on Cumberland Road just south of 126th Street for sanitary and water line work. The northbound right turn lane and the southbound passing blister will be closed.

Expected completion: The full project should begin in fall. A completion date has not been determined.

DISPATCH

Cruise Indy Car Show – The fourth annual Cruise Indy Car Show and Car Cruise will be presented from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Indiana Spine Group parking lot. New this year is a partnership with Cars and Coffee. Participants will start at the Cars and Coffee location at Meridian Mark, 11611 N. Meridian, Carmel. People who just want to show their cars can go directly to Indiana Spine Group. There will be a DJ, Folds of Honor Raffle, food, face painting, Cruise Indy swag and a scavenger hunt for children. To have your vehicle judged, register online at CruiseIndy.com before midnight Aug. 24. The registration fee is $20 and includes registration, T-shirt and dash plaque. Day-of-registration is fee $25. For more, visit CruiseIndy.com or call Sandra at 651-278-0812.

CHS senior golfer sets sights on defending team state title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School golfer Michaela

Headlee is looking to complete her high school career with special memories.

“My goal for my final season is to most importantly enjoy all the time I get to spend with my team, but ultimately, I want to finish the season with an individual and team title,” Headlee said. “Being able to experience the feeling of winning the state title last year has motivated me even more to want to win it again, and I will work as hard as I can to make it happen.”

Headlee finished second individually in the IHSAA state finals as a freshman. She tied for 12th in 2022 as the Greyhounds won the team state title. She tied for 21st her sophomore year.

Headlee said the two aspects of her game she is really focused on improving this season are her chipping and irons.

“Michaela is a talented player and has a

MEET MICHAELA HEADLEE

Favorite athlete: Tiger Woods

Favorite movie: “Elf”

Favorite subject: Health and Wellness

Favorite vacation spot: Florida

competitive drive that is unmatched,” CHS coach Kelly Kluesner said. “She is really fine-tuning her game, focusing on managing her shots based on course conditions, the weather and how she feels her swing is that round. Michaela never gives up. She will fight to the end of every round. My favorite part of Michaela’s game is her mental side.

“While watching her, you wouldn’t know

if she is 6 under or 6 over. She can stay even-keeled, a trait that is hard for so many adults.”

Headlee said she has always had a strong competitive drive in everything she does.

“My dad once asked me if I liked winning,

and my response to him was that ‘I don’t like winning, I just don’t like to lose,’” she said.

Kluesner said Headlee is mentoring the younger players and helping them understand the culture of the team.

“I do want to be a leader this year even more than other years,” she said. “Our team has many new faces this year and I hope to let them experience the great culture on our team before I am gone. It also helps that I have other great senior leaders to set good examples.”

Headlee said she leads by example while fellow senior Claire Swathwood, who has committed to the University of Memphis, is the more vocal leader.

Headlee will play golf for Purdue University next season. She will be joined by her close friend Samantha Brown, a Westfield High School senior. Headlee said she liked the idea of playing with Brown.

“I loved the whole campus and facilities that I’d have access to,” Headlee said.

Headlee said she was impressed with the coaches.

“I think it’s a good fit for me,” said Headlee, who started playing golf at age 3 and began playing tournaments at 6.

Michaela Headlee is seeking a strong finish to her Carmel High School golf career. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hoffbauer Photography)

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Women speakers to share inspiring stories

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Katie Vigil learned about “That’s What She Said” when living in Champaign-Urbana, Ill.

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“It’s women from all walks of life with very inspiring, uplifting stories,” she said.

So, when Vigil moved to Zionsville in 2019, she determined she wanted to bring it to the Indianapolis area.

Vigil is the regional producer of the “That’s What She Said” program, set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The show is the first in the Indianapolis area. The program is part of The She Said Project.

Ten speakers will speak for 8 to 10 minutes. Part of the proceeds will support Kids Voice Indiana.

“The purpose is to elevate women’s voices,” Vigil said.

Besides Vigil, the speakers are Cara

Dalton, Fortville; Kelli Caughman, Fortville; Myra Levine, Noblesvile; Lisa Brandenburg, Westfield; Michelle Derleth, Noblesville; Jennifer Johnson, Cicero; Brandi Bruemmer, Indianapolis: Heather Hughet, Mooresville; and Becca Goldsberry, Greenwood.

The first show was in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., in 2013. Several other cities have held shows through the years.

“I’ll be talking about some of the personal struggles that I’ve had that have led me to where I am today,” Vigil said.

Levine said she will discuss what she describes as her “ridiculous path” to motherhood.

“I feel honored to be in the program and tell a story that means so much to me,” she said. “When I was 10 years old, I accepted that only pretty, thin, blonde girls get to be wives and mothers, and sadly I would have to be satisfied with fabulous wealth. I turned out to be wrong on all counts.”

A former Westfield resident, Levine

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moved to Noblesville last year. In 2022, she spoke at “Listen to Your Mother,” a Mother’s Day show in Indianapolis.

Brandenburg said she was asked by Vigil if she would share her story.

“When she explained the premise behind the show, I was all in,” Brandenburg said. “Being on stage with so many amazing women was something I didn’t want to pass up. I’m hopeful that by doing so, other women feel empowered to share their stories. I also pray that those in the audience might be inspired to step out in faith and do something that scares them.”

Brandenburg tells the story of moving to Indiana during the pandemic.

“I created a community of women who became friends through events and now support one another because every woman deserves a strong support system,” she said.

Dalton said she loves the concept and mission of The She Said Project.

“I have attended multiple events in

Champaign where the program originated, while living there for 10 years,” Dalton said. “I will be talking about my story of motherhood.

I have never participated in something like this, but I have spoken to groups of women in small settings about the power of faith and how one person can impact thousands.”

Derleth said she wants to share how a positive mindset can change the outcome.

“I was paralyzed from the neck down 22 months ago following a back surgery that triggered an auto-immune response in my body, Guillain-Barré syndrome,” Derleth said. “I have persevered through after a neurologist told me I would likely never walk again. Guillain-Barré syndrome has not kept me down. I am walking today, with the assistance of a cane and a heck of a lot of hard work. I’m on a journey to finding the new me.”

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

NEW

Fishers-based market research company SMARI has appointed Pat Goodnight as the new vice president of business development. Goodnight will lead SMARI’s new business development department, according to an announcement from the company.

Goodnight has nearly 20 years of experience in market research, the announcement stated.

“In light of increasing sales and an ever-changing marketplace, SMARI has made a pivotal decision to expand operations and reach beyond our existing referral-only based work environment,” SMARI

research services continue to challenge our capacity. We are excited for this new step and have complete confidence in Pat’s ability to represent the brand and preserve the reputation that has been earned and demanded from our partners.”

In his new role, Goodnight will be responsible for formulating and executing comprehensive business development strategies to identify untapped markets, foster strategic partnerships and enhance the company’s client base.

Goodnight

President Katie Ittenbach stated. “Goodnight brings with him the experience, professionalism and client-first attitude that aligns not only with our future goals, but our culture. Pat marks the first addition of many we plan to bring into the SMARI family as the request for customized, boutique

“I am honored to be part of SMARI’s dynamic team,” Goodnight stated. “I look forward to leveraging my experience and collaborating with our talented professionals to drive impactful growth. Together, we will forge new paths and unlock unprecedented opportunities for SMARI.”

SMARI was founded in 1983 as Strategic Marketing & Research, Inc. Its first location was downtown Indianapolis. For more, visit smari.com.

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GIVING BACK

Fishers doctor founds organization to grant wishes

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Fishers emergency room doctor Gregory Taylor knows firsthand what it’s like to have a wish granted.

In 2007, when he was still training to be a doctor, Taylor’s mother died from multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells in bone marrow.

“About two months before she passed, a family had reached out to us and provided us a free stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Mich.” he said. “And so, we got the whole weekend on them, and it was the one of the few times (since her diagnosis) that we got to see her smile.”

Fast forward a few years, and Taylor is a practicing physician and is in a place financially where he can grant some wishes to people facing serious illnesses. So, he said, he decided to start Physicians for Wishes.

Taylor has already granted one wish, although it was about six months before he started Physicians for Wishes. A family that Taylor is close friends with was going through a difficult time, he said. Their daughter was diagnosed with a terminal illness.

“To be a blessing and to bring a much-needed smile, we took the entire family on a trip to Disney World as our gift to them,” he said. “We made it magical, from every park, character breakfasts, character dinners, meet and greets, to the resort, everything was covered. The amount of smiles and laughter over that week is something they will never forget.”

That experience cemented his desire to grant wishes to families and individuals who are dealing with serious illnesses.

Taylor said there are other organizations that provide a similar service, but there is a lot more need than those groups can meet.

“Despite the many organizations that do exist, thousands of wishes still go unanswered every year,” he said. “This is simply one way to answer a few more, and hopefully many more. Some organizations involve just kids, others just adults, Physicians for Wishes involves the entire spectrum from children to elderly, without an age cutoff.”

To help launch his new service, Taylor recorded an introductory video and started a YouTube channel, youtube. com/@Physicians_for_Wishes/videos on May 31. Since then, he’s recorded four videos for the channel, including “community give-back” videos of him buying coffee and food for customers at the Schoolhouse 7 Cafe in Fishers, and delivering Olive Garden food for Fishers Fire Department personnel at Fire Station 97. The videos are filmed and edited by videographer Arias Williams.

On Aug. 14, Taylor received his first wish nomination — a 20-year-old patient with terminal brain cancer. Taylor said the patient and his family will receive four days at a large,

private beach house on Lake Michigan, a bonfire in the sand, s’mores and a catered meal.

Taylor said that for now, the service is funded out of his pocket and through donations.

“The goal is (to grant) a vacation once a month or an activity, whatever the family wishes,” he said.

In between wishes, Taylor said he’d like to continue the “community give-back” videos. His first give-back video was distributing needed items and food at the Wheeler Mission at 205 East New York St. in Indianapolis. He bought and delivered personal hygiene items and 30 large pizzas. The video also features Taylor talking with a Wheeler Mission administrator and a graduate of one of the mission’s programs.

Taylor has his own experience with missions, albeit a little further afield than Indianapolis. After he graduated in 2010 and before starting medical school, he went on medical mission trips in Peru and Uganda. During his med school training, he attended another medical mission to Ukraine before he graduated in 2015.

Taylor completed his residency at Michigan State University, Beaumont Hospital, and joined the U.S. Air Force to become a flight surgeon.

“My family has a pretty extensive military history, ranging from siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents,” he said. “The military became just another way I could give back.”

Taylor is employed by Indiana University Health and Team Health and serves in the U.S. Air Force Reserves at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru, Ind.

Those who would like to donate to Physicians for Wishes can use Taylor’s GoFundMe page, gofundme.com/f/ physicians-for-wishes.

Donations help with community give-back services, wishes and to pay for the YouTube video production.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Physicians for Wishes founder Gregory Taylor said eligible wishes “literally can be anything.”

Some nominees might be critically terminally ill, he said, so it could be difficult for them to travel far for a wish. Others might still be relatively active.

“You get someone that’s in hospice, but they’re able to still do some stuff — they can enjoy a weekend getaway with their family at an Airbnb, for example,” he said. “Other ones that were critically ill, (and) they’re in the recovery phase — because not every patient is going to be terminal — let’s say they got enough energy where they can do Disney or something like that.”

Taylor said he wants to know a nominee’s topthree wishes they would like to do immediately or in the near future.

“It could be (that) someone’s never went to a Major League ball game. It could be someone who wants to go to an amusement park,” he said. “Or if you get a 80-year-old grandma with cancer and she’s always wanted to learn how to barbecue on the smoker or something like that. Literally, it could be anything.’

At this stage, a trip to Paris isn’t going to happen, he said. However, if the service grows as he hopes, that could be a possibility in the future.

Nominations can come from anyone and should include a few key pieces of information: The name of the nominee, their contact number, city/state, reason for the nomination, and their top three wishes. Nominations can be emailed to Physicians4Wishes@ gmail.com.

Gregory Taylor talks to Fishers Fire Dept. Capt. John Mehling after delivering food to fire station 97. (Photos courtesy of Gregory Taylor)

Gregory Taylor founded Physicians for Wishes.

ON THE COVER: Gregory Taylor, back left, granted a trip to Disney World to a friend’s family in 2022. (Photo courtesy of Gregory Taylor)

Discerning when to choose

Commentary by Terry Anker

We all want to be in control of our own world. We want to be the one making the choices and setting the course. Even if we choose to be someone who refuses to make choices, we still demand that we get our way in choosing not to choose. Whew. The problem with so much choice is the inevitable accountability that goes along with it. For every decision we undertake, we necessarily have omitted countless other options. Although it is terrific to believe that we are the ones in the driver’s seat, it is usually way easier to be a passenger. Mostly, we find ourselves living a life governed, perhaps even constricted, by our previous decisions. Where we go to school and work, who we marry, if and how many children we might have all become determining factors in the various trajectory of our existence. As we grow from adolescence into adulthood, the gravity of our choices becomes more apparent, as does the frivolity. We learn to invest in the

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long-term, appreciating that deferred gratification often leads to better outcomes. We learn that wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was right in positing that, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” While Churchill was confronting perilous military setbacks during World War II, the admonishment is a good reminder for all of us. Each day that we survive to make another, better choice is a good one.

As we extend ourselves into relationships, the choices of our children, parents, spouses and partners all serve to complicate choices. If they defer a decision, does it necessarily fall to us? If they make a bad choice, what is our obligation to pick up the slack? For choosy choosers, what are the legitimate boundaries?

Anatomy of TV series withdrawal

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, it’s the end of an era. After 10 months of dedicated time and energy, I have finally finished “Grey’s Anatomy.” I know!

“I have summited TV’s Mount Everest and am left with a sense of accomplishment, obviously, but also with a mild case of post-achievement depression and a few frostbitten toes.”

— DANIELLE WILSON

What started last October as a fun way to engage with my younger daughter over a beloved series quickly turned into a near obsession as I got sucked into to the trials and tribulations of the young surgeons at Seattle Grace. Before I realized it, I had even surpassed her viewership (which was only through Season 13, the quitter!) and ended up solo watching the longest-running medical drama in history (although between my perimenopausal shenanigans and plethora of alternating joint issues, I could give “Grey’s” a little competition). Now, 420 episodes later, I have summited TV’s Mount Everest and am left with a sense of accomplishment, obviously, but also with a mild case of post-achievement depression and a few frostbitten toes.

HUMOR

trauma and messy relationships. I’ve borne witness to plane crashes and explosions, hospital mergers and personnel changes, medical mysteries and groundbreaking surgeries. And I’m not exaggerating when I say at this point, I could probably perform an emergency trach successfully (although for the life of me, I still don’t understand what a Whipple is). “Ten blade, Bokie!”

I’ve laughed, cried, screamed, contemplated, criticized, empathized — really been in my feelings with this show. And now I have nothing (because “Succession” reeks). Alas, it’s the end of an era. My “Grey’s” era. Peace out.

I mean, seriously, what am I supposed to do now? For nearly a year, I have filled my evenings and weekends with Meredith and Miranda and Richard and watched doctors and patients grapple with diseases and

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

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

Art of finding lost friends

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

It’s very difficult to find friends nowadays. I don’t mean make friends. That’s easy. I mean, find them. Like, where the heck are they?

HUMOR

When I lived just outside of New York City and I wanted to meet a buddy at Grand Central Station, I simply said, “See you under the clock at noon.” This was where everyone met. On some days, several hundred people were crammed under the iconic timepiece looking for friends, lovers and drug dealers.

Everyone knew where the “The clock” was. If you didn’t, there was a good chance you were from another planet. It was like saying, “Now, which Empire State Building do you mean?”

But things are different now.

“Which Le Peep should I call?” she asked. “Which one did he go to?”

“Well, if I knew that I wouldn’t be here now.”

I tried his cell again.

“Hello, this is Bob.”

“It’s Dick, where are you?”

“I’m at Le Peep. Where are you?”

“I’m at Le Peep, also,” I told him.

“I don’t see you.”

“I’m at the Le Peep next to Kohl’s.”

“Which Kohl’s,” he asked. “The one next to the Walmart or the one next to Kroger?”

“The one next to Kroger.”

“The Kroger near the Monon or the Kroger near CVS?”

If you didn’t, there was a good chance you were from another planet. It was like saying, “Now, which Empire State Building do you mean?”

– DICK WOLFSIE

“The Kroger near CVS.”

“The CVS across from McDonald’s or the one next to Dairy Queen?”

We finally determined his location.

I was meeting my friend Bob for coffee the other day at one of my favorite places for breakfast, Le Peep. I told Bob to be there at 9 a.m. sharp because I had a doctor’s appointment at 10:30. It was 9:15. Where was he? He’d never been late before. When I told the waitress that I was waiting for a friend, she suggested he might have gone to a different Le Peep by mistake.

“Does that happen often?” I asked.

“Oh yes. Every day. You see, here in Indy, we now have several Le Peep.”

“I told him to meet me at the Le Peep just off 82nd Street.”

“Well, we have a few that are just off 82nd Street. How about an omelet while you wait?”

“Could you call and see if he went to a different Le Peep?” I asked. “He’s not answering  his cellphone.”

“Bob, I’m running late, but I’ll come to the Le Peep where you are. I’ll have to hurry so I can still make my appointment.”

“Should I order for you?”

“No. I’m bringing an omelet with me.”

By the way, in this column I am trying to make a very serious point about the importance of accurate and precise communication. Be exact, leave no room for doubt and you will avoid any confusion. I would be happy to explain this to you in person.  Let’s meet at Starbucks tomorrow at 9 a.m. Don’t be late.

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Actors bring chemistry to ‘Grumpy Old Men’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Longtime friends Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger have built a strong stage chemistry through the years.

MUSICAL

The Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre regulars will appear in “Grumpy Old Men: The Musical” Aug. 24 to Oct. 1 at the Indianapolis venue. Curry plays John and Stockberger plays Max, who have been feuding for years.

“It’s scary, actually,” Curry said of the chemistry. “We communicate with a mere look and know what the other is thinking. We work off each other well, on and off stage. We read each other. We know when and when not to push, or when or when not to pull, that sort of thing. I always feel on my game when working with Jeff.”

Stockberger said there is no one he trusts more on stage than Curry.

“We weirdly share a brain when it comes to most things, but especially when we are performing together,” he said. “I always know he has my back on stage and will continue the momentum of the show when we take turns performing in scenes.”

Stockberger and Curry met in 1989 while working at Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals.

“We spent two summers in Galveston, then by the mid-1990s we were working together at Beef & Boards and have never really stopped since,” Stockberger said.

The musical is based on the 1993 movie, “Grumpy Old Men,” featuring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. Stockberger said he and Curry weren’t very familiar with the show, so they went on a few road trips to see other productions.

“It helped us discover how we wanted to play these roles and the general tone we wanted to set for the show,” Stockberger said.

Stockberger said the cast includes other longtime friends, including Beef &

“Eddie, Ty Stover, Doug Stark and I have known each other for decades, but I believe this will be the first time the four of us will be singing a song together in a show,” Stockberger said. “That’s going to be a blast.”

Curry said cast chemistry is important to how the show plays to its audience.

“The cast that we have put together for this show has that chemistry in buckets,” Curry said. “This is going to be a really fun ride.”

Sarah Hund plays the neighbor, Ariel, who both men are interested in romantically.

“I love Ariel because she sees the positive side of every situation,” Hund said. “She is a free spirit who finds joy and possibility in everyone she meets, and she never hesitates to encourage others in the direction of their dreams. On top of that, she is perceptive, intuitive and well-educated. And she knows how to have a good time.”

Hund has performed in several shows with Curry and Stockberger.

“We’ve had several different working relationships, as fellow actors, stage managers and actors, directors and actors, and so on,” she said. “After working together on so many projects, we understand the rhythm and science of each other’s comedy styles. At this point, we’ve developed a shared language, shortcuts

to communicating that make our jobs infinitely easier. It’s always a pleasure to create characters and tell stories with people you like and admire so much.”

Hund said the “hardest part of being on stage with Jeff Stockburger is keeping a straight face when he’s up to his hilarious antics. But I am always up for the challenge.”

Curry said his character is one of a series of father characters he has had fun playing the last couple of seasons.

“Each one (is) more flawed than the other, yet each one finds his way to some kind of redemption, or at least redeemable act by the end,” Curry said. “John Gustafson, played by Jack Lemmon in the movie, is a great guy, loved by all, except by that one moron that lives across the street. In my case, he sits across the dressing room. The most fun thing for me is going to be sharing this show and the insults with my moron friend, Jeff Stockberger.”

The challenge for Stockberger is to take his character, Max, who could be easily unlikeable, and have people identify with him.

“Max is a good guy,” Stockberger said. “He’s just let his grudge with John add unnecessary negativity to his life. There are a lot of good opportunities for laughs and quite emotional moments with this character that will be fun to explore.”

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Vocalist Adam B. Shapiro’s Made in Indiana show is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Prog Rock at the Irving Theater — TuNer, featuring King Crimson band members Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto, will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Irving Theater. ProgJect, featuring the music of Genesis, Peter Gabriel, ELP, Yes and Rush, is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. For more, visit attheirving.com.

Singer lends voice for charity — Singers

Ashley Nicole Soprano and Mary Evans are lending their voices to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease by performing “Music to Remember” at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Cat in Carmel. Doors open at 6:15 with light refreshments. Tickets are $30 each, and all the proceeds will go to the Indianapolis Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which takes place Sept. 30. For more, visit thecat.biz.

Edwards Twins to return to Feinstein’s — The Edwards Twins, who use state-of-theart makeup to perform a variety show as legendary superstars, returns Oct. 20-21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The Edwards Twins had a sold-out show at Feinstein’s in October 2022. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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Eddie Curry, left, and Jeff Stockberger appear in a previous production of “The Odd Couple.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

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Fishers couple’s variety show set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

When Ryan and Lauren Ahlwardt decided to put together a variety show, they did some homework.

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“We’ve been studying clips of ‘Sonny and Cher,’ the Rat Pack, Carol Burnett, etc., to create comedic and musical moments of our own that will fit the nostalgic and classic ambience of Feinstein’s,” Ryan Ahlwardt said.

Ahlwardt’s first variety show Aug. 18 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel was sold out. His second show is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1.

Ahlwardt, a Fishers resident, said he approached Hotel Carmichael’s staff in early June about creating a regular night of music, storytelling and comedy at Feinstein’s.

“Since I host ‘Indy Now’ on FOX 59, I thought ‘Indy Nights’ would be a perfect name for the new show with Lauren and our friends,” he said.

Ahlwardt, a former Straight No Chaser member, and Lauren Ahlwardt are vocalists. The special guests for the two shows will be singer-songwriter Michael Luginbill of Straight No Chaser and mentalist and magician Jon Mobley. The band for the Sept. 1 show includes Randy Melson, bass; Troye Kinnett, piano; Matt Mellinger, drums; and Stephen Scharbrough, electric guitar.

“Lauren and I knew that we wanted to create something that we would want to watch when we were discussing the initial vision of the show,” Ahlwardt said. “Our friendship began over 20 years ago at IU when we sang in Straight No Chaser and Ladies First. We loved to make each other laugh then and still do now. Every comedic moment that will happen in the shows all came from Lauren. She has a theater degree from IU and was a member of the ComedySportz improv comedy troupe in Indy for several years. She’s created a wheel of celebrities and singers’ faces that audience members will spin for us to impersonate throughout the night.”

Ahlwardt said they will feature some arrangements of songs by Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Whitney Houston and some theme songs from 1980s and ‘90s TV shows.

Ahlwardt

Pentatonix to harmonize Ruoff

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

There is a reason why Pentatonix vocalists’ voices blend so well together.

CONCERT

“We’ve grown a lot together and we’ve seen each other through so many stages of life,” group member Matt Sallee said. “It just brings you even closer together. It brings richness to the music. It’s a really beautiful journey and we really do love each other.”

Sallee joined the group in 2017 after original member Avi Kaplan left. The other four original members are still part of the a cappella group founded in 2011.

Petantonix will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Lauren Alaina is joining the tour as a special guest.

Pentatonix won the third season of “The Sing-Off” on NBC in 2011. Sallee said he was inspired by both the show and the group, and his high school group attended a workshop with Pentatonix in 2012.

“It was a full-circle moment,” Sallee said of joining the group. “I was doing a cappella in college and then did it professionally. I thought I would do something like it, but to

join the group was a blessing. I don’t take it for granted.”

Members Kirsten Maldonado, Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying grew up together and attended the same high school in Texas. Kevin Olusola joined before “The Sing-Off.”

Sallee said they usually sing classic covers like “The Sound of Silence,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Hallelujah.” There is a medley of originals the group performs from its 2021 album, “The Lucky Ones.”

“I really like singing ‘The Sound of Silence’ because I expand from the bass register to my higher tenor register,” Allee said.

Pentatonix released a single called “I Rise” earlier this month.

CHS grad stages volcanic play

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Haley Glickman had a unique inspiration for her romantic comedy, “That’s Hot.”

formances Aug. 18-19 and has remaining showings at 9 p.m. Aug. 25; 5:15 p.m. Aug. 26; 9 p.m. Aug. 31; and 3:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the District Theatre Cabaret in Indianapolis.

PERFORMANCE

The 2016 Carmel High School graduate watched a documentary called “Fire of Love,” about a married couple who traveled around the world studying volcanoes, making films and educating people on volcanology.

“The documentary itself is rather dramatic, but there are moments of levity in it that gave me the idea of a comedy,” Glickman said. “For instance, at one point in the film the husband says he wants to ride down a river of lava in a canoe. It’s absolutely absurd that these brilliant scientists would even consider that, so naturally that little tidbit made it into ‘That’s Hot.’ Of course, ‘That’s Hot’ has a lot of heart to it as well. All of us on the ‘That’s Hot’ team hope that everyone leaves our show uplifted. Laughter is such a medicine in difficult and chaotic times such as these.”

“That’s Hot” was scheduled to have per-

mel to Fishers, and Indianapolis resident Matthew Wells play Helena and Ruddier

an actor is creating multiple characters, so I wrote myself a few very different zany characters to play with. My co-star, Matt Walls, is also great at writing his own jokes and ad-libbing lines that fit him as Rudiger. He’s not afraid to try things in the rehearsal room, and having him on the project has really brought the piece to life.”

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the two of you,” Glickman said.

Pentatonix is set to perform Aug. 26 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Live Nation) Glickman

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ALL THAT JAZZ

Left, Dysfunktion Brass, from Indianapolis, performs Aug. 12 at the Carmel Gazebo.

The inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest was presented at six different sites Aug. 11-12 around Carmel. (Photos by Adam Seif)

Right, Tim Cunningham plays the saxophone Aug. 12 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Blueprint for Improvement: Kitchen transformation in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1997, this home’s kitchen had great bones, but the curved island configuration and impractical desk obstructed the room’s natural flow, necessitating a makeover to improve form and function. A new appliance arrangement, custom cabinetry and updated finishes resulted in a wow-worthy space that is as functional as it is stylish.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The neutral palette brightens the space, while chic gold accents add warmth and elegance to create a timeless appeal.

• Statement lantern pendants provide a touch of style without dominating the visual space.

• Removing the desk and relocating the refrigerator and double ovens provide increased storage space and an improved aesthetic.

• A knife block drawer, charging drawer and hidden microwave keep essential elements out of sight but within arm’s reach.

• The new island provides ample work and gathering space without interrupting the room’s flow.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

Said it right, Yoda did

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

I have to admit, I don’t know much about “Star Wars.” Somehow, I missed the window to watch them during my formative years.

popular laser sword space movies, according to Google, Darth Vader says, “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” In this sentence, “I” is the subject, “find” is the verb, and “lack of faith” is the object.

GRAMMAR GUY

Here’s what I do know about “Star Wars”: Luke and Leia were brother and sister, which made things awkward, especially after they kissed. Darth Vader was Luke’s dad. We pretend “Episode I” never happened (especially Jar Jar). Han Shot first. What shot second. And I don’t know is on third. Also, Yoda is an awesome green Muppet.

But is Yoda’s grammar correct? His sentence structure is certainly odd. He says things like, “When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not.”

For the most part, English syntax (how we arrange our words) follows the same pattern. In order for a sentence to be complete, it needs a subject and a predicate. The predicate always includes a verb and often includes an object.

Most English sentences follow the subject-verb-object order. In one of these

Yoda’s syntax follows a distinctly different pattern. For the most part, his sentences follow the object-subject-verb pattern. This pattern is only found in 0.3% of the world’s languages. Let’s take this quote from Yoda: “Patience you must have, my young Padowan.” In this sentence, “patience” appears first, serving as the object. This is followed by “you,” the sentence’s subject. Finally, we get the verb, “have.” Object-subject-verb. Therefore, the answer to the question is:Yes, Yoda’s speech pattern is grammatically correct; strange to our ears, it just sounds.

Ketchikan’s totem poles

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, as we end our tour of Alaska, we travel outside Ketchikan, learning about totem poles and the indigenous people who once lived there. The areas around Ketchikan were originally inhabited by three Native peoples, the Tlingit, the Haida and the Tsimshian. Despite their different languages, these groups developed similar styles for their totem poles. Using symbols, often of animals and stylized humans, the poles identified a family or clan and/or memorialized events or people important to them. The poles, usually carved from red cedar, ranged in height from 10 to 60 feet. Some were placed in front of clan houses and others were used to support beams in those houses. The carving styles became more elaborate after the indigenous people began acquiring metal carving tools in the early 19th century. The poles had a life of about 100 years, after which they were allowed to return naturally to the earth.

hiring Native carvers, began restoring and reconstructing deteriorated totem poles recovered from deserted villages near Ketchikan.

TRAVEL

Today, the Ketchikan area includes more standing totem poles than any other place in the world. The 8-acre Totem Bight State Park, on the waterfront site of a Native campground, includes a number of the CCC’s replica poles and a recreated clan house. It also includes a facility where poles are restored or recreated. The Totem Heritage Center includes a large collection of preserved original 19th-century poles, other artifacts found in former villages and works by world-famous Tlingit carver Nathan Jackson. More poles are located in Potlach Park and Saxman Totem Park. When you visit Ketchikan, don’t miss the opportunity to explore its magnificent collection of totem poles.

By the early 20th century, with the dispersal of the Native people, fewer totem poles replaced the ones that had fallen. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps,

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

Totem Bight State Park.

A totem pole in Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photos by Don Knebel)

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

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