April 2, 2024 — Lawrence/Geist

Lawrence resident part of panel discussion about native plants / P2

hears presentation on municipal finances / P4

Sen. Breaux dies after stepping back from duties / P5

for Lawrence exhibit celebrates rare celestial event / P10

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Milkweed plants are vital habitat for monarch butterflies and are the only food source for their caterpillars. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service)

Lawrence resident helps advocate for more native plants

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Traditional lawns look nice but aren’t particularly useful to nature, including birds and pollinating insects.

ENVIRONMENT

That was the takeaway message from an hourlong online panel discussion March 21, hosted by the Hoosier Environmental Council and featuring Lawrence resident Liz Masur, who is an at-large representative on the Lawrence Common Council.

Speaking for herself and not the council, Masur advocated for replacing large areas of lawn, also called turf grass — a non-native species — with native plants.

“Sustainable, native, pollinator-friendly plantings can benefit businesses, government facilities and homeowners,” she said. “They reduce landscaping costs, help the environment, improve residents’ health and beautify.”

Masur said there are some uses for turf grass — it’s great for playing fetch with a dog, for example.

“But we have over 20 million acres of turf grass in this country and we really don’t need that much,” she said. “This turf grass is a monoculture or green desert. It doesn’t provide any habitat.”

She argued that, over time, native grasses and plants cost less than traditional lawns, in part because they are better suited to the area and need less care. They naturally resist pests and have deeper root systems, which help them survive dry summers with less need for watering. Masur

also noted that commonly used lawn care products can harm human health in addition to insects and animal species.

“Forty percent of the chemicals used by the lawn care industry are banned in other countries because they are carcinogens, and 40 to 60 percent of the fertilizer applied to lawns ends up in surface and groundwater, where it kills aquatic organisms and contaminates drinking water,” she said, adding that some of those chemicals have been linked to premature births and low birth-weight babies.

Native plants that could replace turf include native grasses and wildflowers. Milkweed, in particular, is an important native plant for monarch butterflies.

Masur said that Lawrence and other Indianapolis residents who want to replace their lawns with native plants can register with the City of Indianapolis to ensure that their native plantings don’t get mistaken for an unkempt lawn. For more about how to register, email nativeplants@indy.gov.

Other speakers during the webinar were HEC Executive Director Sam Carpenter and HEC projects manager Jeni Jenkins.

The March 21 webinar focused on reasons why central Indiana residents should consider switching to native plants. Carpenter noted that additional webinars are planned — one is tentatively scheduled for April 24 with the Native Plant Society to provide tips on how to start planting more native species. A third webinar May 29 will focus on advocating with local governments to work toward more native plants throughout the community.

For more, visit hecweb.org.

DISPATCHES

Wang joins Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — Evan Wang of Fishers was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, an all-discipline collegiate honor society. Wang was initiated at Purdue University. Wang is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi this year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership, along with graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees.

FORUM Credit Union scholarships — FORUM Credit Union has awarded seven, $5,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, with the potential of up to $20,000 per student. Recipients for 2024-2025 are: Charlie Epstein (Westfield High School); Jillian Harris (Ben Davis High School); Sullivan Kolb (Fishers High School); Samuel Landers (Purdue University); Connor McIlvaine (St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School); Paige Merrill (Indiana University); and Rachel Schwab (Pike High School). For additional information about FORUM Foundation scholarships and to view all scholarship recipients, visit forumcu.com/foundation/scholarships. Applications are accepted Oct. 1 through Jan. 31 each year.

Fishers Parks offers lifeguard camp — A new junior lifeguard summer camp at Geist Waterfront Park will teach basic lifeguard skills to kids ages 11-15 while the park is open to the public, allowing one-one instruction and hands-on experience. The camp will help participants obtain lifeguard jobs after they turn 16. Parks Department’s summer camp offerings are open for registration at playfishers.com/167/Summer-Camp.

New sports summer camps offered — Fishers Parks announced new sports and athletic summer camps, offered in partnership with SkyHawks Sports Academy. The following sports and athletics camps are now available for registration: mini hawk (multi-sports for ages 4-8), multi-sport, flag football, sand volleyball and basketball. To register, visit playfishers.com/746/ Sports-Athletic-Camps

There’s always a lot to love about Lawrence, but this spring there seems to be even more to love than usual!

As our community was preparing for Women’s History Month in March, the Lawrence Central Lady Bears got busy making some history of their own. On February 24, our Lady Bears took the floor at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Lake Central, winning 55-28 to bring the IHSAA 4A Girls Basketball State Championship home to Lawrence. It’s the first state basketball championship in the Lawrence Central girls basketball program’s history, but I’m sure it won’t be the last! The Lady Bears coach, Jannon Lampley, became the first Black woman coach in Indiana history to win an IHSAA girls basketball state championship, and the 28 points the Lady Bears allowed Lake Central were the fewest points ever allowed by a team in the IHSAA 4A State Championship Game.

The Lady Bears’ success is a powerful reminder that the City of Lawrence is a place where anyone willing to work hard can be a winner!

Are the stars aligning over our wonderful community? I don’t know –but the sun and the moon definitely are. On April 8, Lawrence will find itself directly in the path of an incredible total solar eclipse as it passes over North America. To celebrate, we’re hosting the Total Eclipse Fort Ben 2024 Festival at Community Park. Live music, food trucks, and family activities will begin at 12:00 p.m. as we count down to “the totality,” when the sky will go completely dark above us, around 3:00 p.m.

The City of Lawrence will welcome thousands of visitors anxious for a view of the eclipse on April 8, but I think we can give them more than that: we can give them an excellent view of our community, too. I encourage every resident and business owner in Lawrence to demonstrate your civic pride ahead of April 8. Even in the dark of the eclipse, let’s let visitors see how our city sparkles.

Sparkle on!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS IN 2024

Total Eclipse 2024

8, 2024

Deborah Whitfield Mayor, City of Lawrence

Fiesta Lawrence

May 11, 2024

Fort Ben Farmer’s Market

June 6 - October 3, 2024

Lagers in Lawrence

September 21, 2024

Lawrence council hears finance presentation

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The Lawrence Common Council heard a detailed presentation March 20 from Oscar Gutierrez of Carmel-based Bondry Consulting, which advises municipalities on best-practices related to finances, along with other services.

GOVERNMENT

A contract with Bondry went before the Board of Public Works during its March 28 meeting.

bring something before you to get your buy in, and then start asking questions (the better).”

Gutierrez said his company would help the city determine how to work with the state’s regulations to optimize property tax revenue. He noted that Lawrence’s tax rate is lower than comparable communities and, while he’s not necessarily advocating an increase, officials should consider whether doing so would be in the best interest of the city moving forward.

Gutierrez

Gutierrez said he previously worked for the City of Lawrence and left to help the City of Fishers during its transition from a town to a second-class city. He founded Bondry about six years ago. He told the council that through his contract with Lawrence, he will work with city officials to establish a financial strategy.

“I felt that bringing this to you early was important,” Gutierrez said. “What I’ve found is successful with most of the entities that we have been working with over the years is the communication between the administration and the council. Oftentimes, that communication is not there — a lot of mistrust happens. So, the sooner we can

Gutierrez offered other suggestions related to bond debt and managing the general operating fund.

Also during the meeting, the council heard from two residents of Mehaffey Street who are concerned about a nearby residential youth care home that opened at a former day care. They said the manager of the business is aggressive toward neighbors and drives recklessly through residential streets where children play outside.

The residents said they have complained to authorities without any positive results. They asked the council to intervene.

The next regular Lawrence Common Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 1 at Lawrence Government Center, 9001 E. 59th St.

DISPATCHES

Nonprofit grants available — The 2024 City of Fishers nonprofit grant application is open through April 24. The Fishers City Council established a nonprofit committee to manage the city’s grant disbursement process, with final awards subject to council approval. The program awards funding to local organizations that create a sense of place, public interaction or additional educational opportunities for Fishers residents. The Fishers City Council has allocated $250,000 for the program this year. For more, visit FishersIN.gov/NonprofitGrant.

State Sen. Breaux dies soon after stepping back from duties

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Indiana State Sen. Jean Breaux (D-District 34) died March 20, two days after announcing that she was stepping back from her elected office, citing health concerns.

Breaux served Indianapolis’ east side and portions of Lawrence. She was first elected to her seat in 2006.

In a news release from the Indiana Democratic Party, IDP Chair Mike Schmuhl sent condolences to Breaux’s family.

“Sen. Breaux was a force for good in the Statehouse, advancing health and educational equity, and fighting for the people of Indianapolis,” he stated. “She will be deeply missed and we are eternally grateful for the impact she left on our state and party.”

Senate Democratic Leader Greg Taylor stated that it was a sad day.

“The loss of State Sen. Jean Breaux will be profoundly felt by the countless lives she touched and we join so many in mourning the loss of her incredible life,” he stated. “We send our sincerest condolences to her mother, former State Sen. Billie Breaux, and her family during this time.”

Breaux’s announcement March 18 indicated that she had been having health concerns for a while, and she wanted to “focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”

“I will always be grateful for the trust placed in me by our community, the unfailing support of my colleagues and the amazing family, friends and allies I have acquired during my time in the Senate,” she stated March 18. “Representing our community has been a highlight of my life and career, and it has filled me with so much joy and purpose. I send my eternal love and best wishes to you all.”

Taylor asked that people respect the family’s privacy, noting that information about a memorial service will be released at a later time.

Breaux had been running unopposed for reelection on the May 7 primary ballot.

Breaux

FULL SERVICE

Eskenazi encourages eclipse safety

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By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis is taking patient and staff safety seriously April 8 by not performing elective surgeries and limiting services because of the solar eclipse. The main hospital, at 720 Eskenazi Ave. will remain open for emergencies, but clinics will close.

HEALTH CARE

Stressing the impact of more people in the community and higher traffic throughout the day,

Justin Mast — emergency preparedness and response manager for Eskenazi — encourages all people to be prepared for potential challenges on the day of the eclipse.

“We want to make sure they aren’t on the roads at peak times,” said Mast, noting that Eskenazi management is working with staff to provide spaces for waiting out the traffic and scheduling shifts to account for the potential impact of more visitors to the area.

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Emergency responders in Indianapolis won’t have a pool of support from other areas and will rely on people being prepared and aware.

“Use a winter storm approach in case you get stuck,” Mast said.

Eskenazi will resume regular appointments and surgeries April 9.

Mission Possible – The Assistance League of Indianapolis will present its Mission Possible fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. April 18 at Daniel’s Vineyard & Winery, 9061 N. 700 W. in McCordsville. The event will include a silent auction, raffle and more. Learn more about ALI and the event at ALIndy.org.

PurpleStride walk to return

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Indiana residents can join 59 other communities nationwide April 27 for the PanCAN PurpleStride, a walk dedicated to ending pancreatic cancer.

CANCER

More than 1,000 local pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, families, researchers and supporters are expected to attend the event, according to PanCAN Communication Chair Joan Nicolet. The event will take place at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.

Nicolet said the goal is to raise $290,000.

“We have teams from all over the state come to this because it is the only pancreatic cancer fundraiser event in the state,” Nicolet said. “Right now, we’re hoping for about 1,200 people.”

Nicolet said funds raised from the event play a crucial role in advancing pancreatic cancer research and supporting patient services, making every contribution significant.

“Not only does the money go to research, but it also is used for patient services,” Nicolet said. “Individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can utilize patient ser-

April 27 in Indianapolis. (Photo

vices for information on clinical trials and connecting with other people going through the same thing.”

Jenny Bivans, a Zionsville resident and chair member of PanCAN’s Indianapolis affiliate, said there is a critical need for more awareness and research for pancreatic cancer.

“We can make a difference in the lives of pancreatic cancer patients nationally by taking action locally,” Bivans stated.

Registration for PurpleStride is available at purplestride.org/indianapolis. In-person registration will begin at 8 a.m. the day of the event, before the 10 a.m. opening ceremony and 10:30 a.m. start time.

The PurpleStride walk is set for

courtesy of PanCAN PurpleStride)

Who says you can’t get cash back after you’ve spent it? Certainly not

Youth learn to lead on court and beyond

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Indiana and basketball go hand in hand. But one nonprofit organization has taken that Hoosier love for hoops to the next level this month, mixing lessons on the court with life lessons on leadership and teamwork.

EMPOWERMENT

S.L.E.D. is an acronym for Saving Lives Every Day. The organization, which was formed in 2021 in Lawrence Township, assists those who are underserved, marginalized or recently released from incarceration.

S.L.E.D. focuses on empowerment, mental health and wellness, functional family therapy, substance use disorder, affordable housing, life skills development and job training, as well as working with those they serve to create opportunities, reduce recidivism and eradicate inequities.

This month, the organization branched out into youth outreach, hosting “From March Madness to Competitive Greatness” at Competitive Greatness basketball training facility in Carmel.

S.L.E.D. President Charleston L. Bowles

said the program is a collaboration between S.L.E.D., Major Fundamentals youth development program and Competitive Greatness to create a four-week workshop to inspire and embolden youth leaders in a sports atmosphere — specifically basketball. Participants spend their Sundays in March performing basketball drills and receiving training, followed by activities and discussions around the themes of teamwork, resilience, strategic thinking and goal setting. The sessions aimed to help participants be successful both on and off the court.

“At S.L.E.D., we usually work with the adult population, but we thought it would

be neat to have a youth program for the month of March,” Bowles said. “We talk about instilling leadership, empowerment, and emboldening our young men through basketball. It’s been a great opportunity.”

Bowles said the program averages about 20 participants each week. Following some intense instruction on basketball fundamentals, the kids gather for a leadership workshop with different speakers each week.

Bowles said participants come from all across the Indianapolis area, including Carmel, Lawrence Township, Indianapolis and Avon, and also come from varying backgrounds.

“I think what’s most beneficial first and foremost is to have community leaders, community role models and parents to show that they care,” Bowles said. “I think that really drives home the message to all the young participants here. I think also they really love to see and hear the stories from the programming that we’re sharing with them.”

Bowles said presenters at the sessions are people who have been able to turn a bad situation around and teach the youth the importance of how to make good decisions, how to think before they act and how to take off the mask that hides their frustrations and anxiety.

“At the end of the day, I think they most appreciate seeing people who care, seeing people who want to meet them where they are, seeing leaders and role models who want to give back to their well-being and development,” Bowles said.

Besides services, S.L.E.D. also operates Corey’s House, an upcoming sober-living facility in Lawrence Township. S.L.E.D. works with the City of Lawrence, the City of Indianapolis, the Salvation Army and the Fort Ben YMCA on programming for those members who will stay at Corey’s House.

Learn more about S.L.E.D. and its initiatives at wesled4u.org.

Youth participate in basketball drills and a pickup game.

(Photo by Marney Simon)

Noblesville High School senior forward key

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School boys basketball coach Scott McClelland knows how crucial senior forward Hunter Walston has been to the team’s winning ways. “He’s been a really solid player for us the last three years,” McClelland said. “He’s been consistent, not only this year but all three years. He’s got a real knack of being in the right place at the right time, both offensively and defensively.”

The 6-foot-5 Walston averaged 12.4 points per game and a team-high 5.7 rebounds. He was second on the team in assists, averaging 3 assists per game, and averaged a team-high 2 steals per game. As a junior, he averaged 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds for the Millers, when they finished 19-7. He shot 50 percent from the field as a senior and 48 percent as a junior.

“Overall, he had a real nice career,” Mc-

MEET HUNTER WALSTON

Favorite athlete: Kevin Durant

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Semi-Pro”

Favorite vacation spot: Cancun

Clelland said. “We’re going to miss him.”

He became a starter in the second half of his sophomore season.

“I’ve made the most improvement being a leader,” Walston said. “I tried to help guys improve as well. I improved on my blocks and steals and being able to time those up. I’ve learned to read people’s eyes and get in the passing lanes.”

The Class 4A No. 2 Millers (22-3) lost to Class 4A No. 1 Fishers 49-47 in the sectional final.

team’s success

“It’s tough to lose that early, but we set a lot of school records, had a 20-win season,” Walston said. “There is nothing to be upset about.”

Noblesville won the sectional in 2023 for the first time since 2010.

Walston said his best memories are the bus rides with his teammates, especially during the summer on trips to camps.

Walston started playing basketball when he was 2 1/2 years old. He played baseball until eighth grade.

Walston said basketball has always

brought him joy.

“I love competing,” he said. “I like having a goal and working to reach it.”

Walston plans to play in college but hasn’t decided where. So far, he has offers from NAIA schools Grace College and Bethel University, and several NCAA Division III schools. He plans to major in business.

Millers senior guard Aaron Fine, who led the team with a 17.9 ppg scoring average, will be a preferred walk-on at Purdue University.

Noblesville senior Hunter Walston was second on the team in scoring and was the leading rebounder. (Photos by Julie Montgomery)

Walston

ECLIPSE INSPIRED

Arts for Lawrence exhibit celebrates rare celestial event

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Celestially inspired artwork has filled the Arts for Lawrence Visual Arts Center gallery, from traditional oils and watercolors to fanciful fiber art and pieces that glow in the dark.

The “Total Eclipse Art Show” is on display through April 8 — the day of the total solar eclipse — at 8970 Otis Ave. The exhibit features about 45 pieces from 26 artists, said Lecia Floyd, program manager with Arts for Lawrence.

Floyd noted that the exhibit is part of the City of Lawrence’s overall eclipse celebration. The April 8 solar eclipse will reach totality in central Indiana at around 3 p.m. It’s the first time the region has experienced a total solar eclipse in about 800 years.

“Lawrence, along with, of course, a lot of other cities, is doing different events for the eclipse that’s coming up on April 8,” Floyd said. “Arts for Lawrence’s contribution was doing a gallery show. Obviously, we didn’t want to just do it for the day of (the eclipse), so we opened it on March 8.”

The juried exhibit has a solar eclipse theme, so special consideration was given to artists who submitted eclipse or space-inspired artwork. Floyd said they had more than 70 pieces submitted from artists throughout Indiana and a committee selected their favorites.

Floyd said it was exciting — and a little daunting — when artwork started to arrive at the gallery to be displayed.

“Of course, I’d seen pictures, but the pictures and the real pieces are completely different,” she said. “When they all started coming in, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, how is this going to be a cohesive gallery show?’”

However, with help from a local artist to curate the show, she said they were able to make it work, despite the diversity of the pieces.

Floyd said trying to choose a favorite piece in the show would be like trying to pick a favorite child.

“There’s something that I really like about each of them,” she said, such as “Woodland Eclipse,” a watercolor by Jen-

nifer Aiken. “I love the different blues and indigo colors. So, I do love that one just for the depth of colors.”

Floyd pointed out two pieces by Michele Burns — “White: Nightlight Art” and “Color Love: Nightlight Art” — both made with photo-luminescent strontium aluminate.

That’s a fancy way of saying they glow in the dark.

Both are fun pieces in the light of day, as well. “White” is a collage with numerous small pieces and an accompanying sheet of paper inviting viewers to find items within the frame. “Color Love” is

LAWRENCE PLANS ECLIPSE CELEBRATION

The City of Lawrence, Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and others have joined forces to celebrate the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Arts for Lawrence’s art exhibit opened March 8 and runs through early April. Also in March, Lawrence-based Heartland Film screened space-themed movies for the public and the city will host a special eclipse pickleball tournament starting at 1 p.m. April 7 at Lee Road Park, 6200 Lee Rd.

On April 8, the Lawrence eclipse festival starts at noon at Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd. There will

be a costume contest, food trucks and entertainment, with headliners Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels. The YMCA will sponsor a kid zone during the event.

The eclipse will start around 1:51 p.m. as a partial eclipse and the moon will slowly move across the sun until it blocks it, with totality at 3:06 p.m. The full eclipse will last a few minutes before the sun starts to appear again. The eclipse will completely end at 4:23 p.m.

For more about Lawrence’s eclipse celebration, visit visitlawrenceindiana. com/events/eclipse2024.

reminiscent of a quilt, with a series of brightly colored squares.

Two detailed fiber art pieces by Sofiya Inger hang from the ceiling. “Home” appears to represent the Earth and moon and has an interior light that glows through parts of the main globe.

“Every time I look at it, I see something different that I didn’t notice before,” Floyd said. “There’s little faces in the fabric, different types of fabric, too. It’s very textural.”

Most of the pieces in the exhibit are for sale, and a few already have been claimed.

The Arts for Lawrence “Total Eclipse Art Show” is open noon to 1 p.m. April 3, noon to 1:30 p.m. April 4 and 6-9 p.m. April 5. Floyd said they can open other times by appointment. Email info@artsforlawrence. org for more information or visit artsforlawrence.org.

ON THE COVER: Arts for Lawrence Program Director Lecia Floyd talks about “Home,” one of two pieces submitted for the “Total Eclipse Art Show” by artist Sofiya Inger. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Jessica Saunders’ acrylic on panel piece is titled “Spiraling.” It’s one of the many pieces on display at Arts for Lawrence’s “Total Eclipse Art Show.”

The “Total Eclipse Art Show” at the Arts for Lawrence Visual Arts Center gallery is on display through April 8. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)

White Rabbit Wraps now open

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Billie Lou Merriweather, there was a clear reason she chose the name for her vehicle and architectural wraps company.

NEW BIZ

“The name White Rabbit Wraps was inspired by the notion of embarking on a creative journey following the white rabbit down the rabbit hole,” said Merriweather, who owns the company with her husband, John. “Just as ‘Alice in Wonderland’ discovered a world of wonder and adventure, we envisioned a similar experience for our customers — exploring endless possibilities for personal and business branding through vehicle and architectural wraps. The concept of the white rabbit symbolizes curiosity, exploration and the willingness to venture into the unknown.”

The Carmel couple will have a ribbon cutting March 28 for the company headquarters at 1015 3rd Ave. SW in Carmel.

“Color change car wraps have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming a notable trend,” Billie Lou said. “More and more car enthusiasts and everyday drivers

are opting for these wraps as a way to personalize and refresh the appearance of their vehicles.”

Billie Lou said the services are a blend of commercial fleet graphics, office graphics, window graphics and personal color change wraps.

The couple has more than 20 years of combined experience growing and scaling businesses, leveraging experience, strategic expansion and sustainable growth, Billie Lou said.

Lindsay Davenport, president of White Rabbit Wraps, has 20 years of experience in the industry.

For more, visit whiterabbitwraps.com.

ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL TO Deborah Daniels & Lyle Mannweiler FOR THEIR LEAD GIFT

THEY BELIEVE: “A civilized society cannot permit a 16-mile geographical distance to dictate a 16-year life expectancy disparity. There are multiple environmental and societal factors that negatively impact the health of our neighbors; working with many like-minded partners, we can – and must –make a real difference in everyone’s opportunity to thrive.”

Billie Lou Merriweather, left, and Lindsay Davenport in front of a White Rabbit Wraps vehicle. (Photo courtesy of White Rabbit Wraps)

HEALTH

Eskenazi to open new east side facility

Eskenazi Health and Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County celebrated the planned opening of its new east side health center, Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 21. The new facility is scheduled to open April 17 at 6002 E. 38th St., just outside of Lawrence city limits.

The 95,000-square-foot health center is part of a nearly $90 million capital improvement program targeting Eskenazi facilities in Marion County, according to an announcement from the healthcare organization.

“At Eskenazi Health, we’re committed to improving the health and vitality of our patients, and, by extension, the health and vitality of our community by providing ready access to care that encompasses the whole person while also addressing the many societal factors important to good health,” stated Lisa Harris, chief executive officer of Eskenazi Health. “The care we provide within our walls as well

as the work we do in partnership across our community are at the very heart of this commitment.”

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Eskenazi Health’s investment will have a great impact on neighborhoods throughout the city.

“This large investment allows for a more accessible, high quality and affordable route to health care for east side residents,” he stated. “The City of India-

A ribbon-cutting ceremony March 21 celebrated the new Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus, set to open April 17 at 6002 E. 38th St., just outside of Lawrence city limits. (Photo courtesy of Eskenazi Health)

napolis is grateful for this monumental addition to quality of life in our community and are excited for the benefits it will bring.”

The new facility also will transform a former paved area into a green space for local community events and recreational activities. The health center is located along the new IndyGo Purple Line.

For more, visit EskenaziHealth.edu/ primary-care.

DISPATCHES

Program helps students with disabilities — through Sept. 1, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2024-2025 school year. INESA scholarship funding provides eligible students (K-12) access to the educational environment that best meets their learning needs, such as private education, at-home learning and other non-public educational settings that qualify. For more, visit in.gov/tos/ inesa/home.

Fishers restaurants required to post grades — All restaurants and food establishments with permanent facilities in the City of Fishers should have their Fishers Health Department inspection grade posted at their place of business. According to the City of Fishers, the notices should be in the restaurants’ front window or door, or within 5 feet of the entrance and/or any drivethrough window. They also should be posted 4 to 6 feet above ground level. To find a restaurant’s food grade online, visit fishers.in.us/FoodGrade.

VIEWS

Connecting words with action

Commentary by Terry Anker

Ours will likely be recorded as a much-blessed society. Some of us will have been born in a time largely marked by peace within these United States, live full and long lives, then pass on never having endured the suffering of a nation beleaguered by war within its borders. In fact, the last formal Congressional declaration of war occurred in 1942. There have been many other military actions where valiant young Americans made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country but none in the sheer numbers previously seen.

ESSAY

Piecing together a puzzling life

As with many other sources, war leaves deep emotional wounding that is at once painful and deeply rooted. But is there a difference between actual corporeal violence, bodies eviscerated, scarred and burned, rather than that residing in the mind of the victim? Or is it folly to even consider the matter? The so-called Greatest Generation was formed by global war and from that crucible emerged markedly different Americans. Likewise, Europeans, Japanese and others were decidedly dis-

tinct in the decades after the war’s end. Societies changed, reflecting the experiences of their leaders.

Intentions don’t make outcomes. Actions do. Was it that a generation of us learned that a war is won and lost by initiative rather than aims that helped bring about the U.S. post-war boom? We knew that getting to an objective took effort, maybe skill and good luck, too, but certainly it required more than desire. Too many political leaders, CEOs, parents and basketball coaches seem to have lost the connection between words and movement. We listen as promises are made and simultaneously disregarded. Blame is assigned and truth is spun and contorted. Adherence to a vow taken is imagined to be conditional and not perpetual. If we agree, or disagree, what are we going to do about it?

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

The reason for the season

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, the Lenten season has ended, so I can now admit to having failed miserably. The weird thing is, I’m OK with it. Here’s what happened.

HUMOR

Life has been a bit of a whirlwind recently, what with work and selling our house and then quickly moving out (and then in with the in-laws! Stay tuned for that story). I completely spaced Ash Wednesday, and as I was enjoying a ham sandwich on the following Friday, realization dawned. Lent had started, I was eating forbidden meat and I had not set any intentions. The horror! Normally, I give up Coke or Netflix and commit to doing a positive act. Last year, for example, I went on a social media blackout and vowed to call my mom once a week. Yay, me!

I could have certainly jumped in late but made a conscious choice not to. For my sanity and stress levels, I decided to forgo all Lenten commitments. It was entirely about self-care and figured Jesus would support me. Did I experience some of that infamous Catholic guilt? Obviously. I’ve

“For my sanity and stress levels, I decided to forgo all Lenten commitments. It was entirely about self-care and figured Jesus would support me.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

been participating in Lent for almost half a century. That’s not something easily reconciled. But not enough to make me change my mind. Sometimes, you must trust your gut and do what’s best for you.

And to be honest, it was a lovely 40 days. I channeled feelings of gratitude and forgiveness and I believe I was actually a kinder person. Am I going to receive hate mail from a few readers? Probably. But I seriously don’t care. I may have failed at Lent this season, but I thrived at life.

Peace out.

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

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

About 16 years ago, my third edition of “Indiana Curiosities” was published, stories about all the unusual people, places and things in the Hoosier state. I decided it might be fun to check back after all these years and revisit some of the people who earned a chapter in my quirky travel guide.

HUMOR

When I first met David Cozad, his life was in pieces. About 25,000 pieces — 24, 978, to be exact. The Plainfield resident was one of the premier jigsaw mavens in the Midwest. He had recently finished the puzzle referenced above, chock full of animals, hot air balloons, the planets of the solar system and the tiniest of sea creatures.

Cozad put the puzzle together on his garage floor, a painstaking achievement, hard on the eyes and the knees. Most of Cozad’s completed puzzles are displayed in his house or garage. Several have gone to his grandkids. But his latest achievement, a panorama of Disney characters, was even bigger than the one featured in my book. It was 40,000 pieces. At about 26 feet long and 6 feet tall, it weighed more than 100 pounds in the box.

Cozad spent three years on his condo’s garage floor interlocking pieces. He sees the effort almost spiritually: “First, I find the correct church for all the pieces, then the correct pew,” he said.

That’s how he explains separating the edges and the colors. He isolates the puzzles by sections, which are then glued together so they can be mounted on a giant board.

Great puzzles have unifying ideas to keep the hobbyist interested, but Cozad admits that it isn’t until the puzzle is completed that he can stand back and appreciate all the artistic nuances of the scene. One of his favorites was a black-and-white Civil War scene with Abraham Lincoln

“Great puzzles have unifying ideas to keep the hobbyist interested, but Cozad admits that it isn’t until the puzzle is completed that he can stand back and appreciate all the artistic nuances of the scene.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

featured in the painting. A real toughie because he only had two pews of colors.

“Putting in that last piece is a great accomplishment,” Cozad said.

But his greatest fear is that as he nears the end of his task, a piece will be missing.

“That’s why I used to keep my eye on the dog,” he said.

Cozad is a big advocate of encouraging kids to take up jigsaw puzzling.

“It develops their capacity to concentrate,” he said. “An ability that many lack in today’s world of video games.”

Cozad had temporarily retired from this passion of the last 30 years. This was OK with his friends who wanted him to play more golf and cards.

“Over the years, they weren’t exactly beating down my garage door to help,” he said.

Recently, the bug bit him again. He was getting edgy to use some jigsaw lingo. He bought a large puzzle in a bag, just the pieces, but he has no idea what the final scene will be.

“I’ve never attempted anything like this before,” he told me.

But it seems only fitting he should do that.

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Carmel Symphony Orchestra takes on challenge of ‘Verdi’s Requiem’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Commanday is convinced audiences will experience a wide range of emotions during its upcoming concert.

MUSIC

The CSO will perform the 80-minute “Verdi’s Requiem” at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“It’s a life-changing experience because of the power of the piece,” Commanday said. “It’s an operatic, dramatic setting of the Latin Requiem Mass. For people who experience that in their personal religious life, that means something. The Mass is about people contemplating the aspect of the afterlife and what that means and the concept of life after that. It’s a prayer for mercy. The thing that is so special about the way Verdi set the Mass is the human and personal voice that he gives it. It doesn’t sound in any way like a ritual. It’s an expression of the human spirit confronting the reality of guilt or sin. It’s pleading to a merciful God and Jesus because it’s Catholic.”

Commanday said it’s a plea to give the deceased an eternal light.

The four soloists from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music are dramatic soprano Cassandra Glaeser, tenor Jaemyeong Lee, lyric soprano Seonyoung Park and bass-baritone Sunghoon Han. The soloists represent different moments in the requiem.

“Then the chorus represents all of us together,” Commanday said. “It’s dramatic. There are moments of tenderness, moments of fear and moments of wrath. One of the most famous sections of it is how he sets ‘Day of Wrath,’ that day when all will be judged.”

Commanday said when the entire choir sings, it’s incredibly moving and powerful.

“There is some of the loudest music

and some of the softest music you can hear at a concert hall,” Commanday said.

Richard Sowers, who is retiring as Anderson Symphony Orchestra’s music director/conductor this spring, is coordinating the Anderson University choir for this concert.

A Chicago resident, he retired from Anderson University in 2021.

“There is a big responsibility for the chorus in the piece,” Sowers said. “It’s at times almost terrifying and at times comforting. It’s deeply spiritual. It’s some of the most glorious writing for soloists. It’s just astonishing how beautiful it is.”

Sowers estimates there will be 100 choir members from different Anderson University choirs, some university alumni members and Circle City Sound.

CSO is partnering with Carmel’s Congregation Beth-El Zedeck to relay the story of Czech conductor Rafael Schachter leading Terezin concentration camp prisoners to perform “Verdi’s Requiem” in 1943 and 1944. The performances are part of a documentary, “Defiant Requiem.”

Cantor Melissa Cohen will give opening remarks prior to the concert.

“It was a mark of resistance and courage to perform live music,” Cohen said. “I am also doing a pre-concert discussion with Maestro Commanday. There will be a small performance with me and my daughter Sadie to inspire more about the partnership together.”

Cohen said it’s an important time to remember the Holocaust.

“We’re living at a time when antisemitism is at the highest in history, which is really remarkable,” Cohen said. “It seems idealistic, but music has the ability to bridge these types of barriers and spark inspiration. Throughout history, Jewish people have faced adversity and we’re still here. We remain strong people. Music becomes that affirmation of life. Through chaos and tragedy, there is this duality of life that is fundamental to the human experience.”

Cohen said “Verdi’s Requiem” is a majestic piece of music.

“It’s powerful in many ways,” Cohen said. “The subject matter of requiem is not Jewish in any way.”

Commanday said humanity in the piece transcends considerations of religious denominations.

“It creates an awareness of our imperfections and needing forgiveness,” Commanday said. “None of us live forever and we lose dear ones, and we think about what it means to not live anymore. The music makes the message all the more universal.”

For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

‘BEAUTIFUL’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The King and I” April 4 to May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘FABLES AND FOLKLORE’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Fables and Folklore,” featuring “Golem” and “Pinocchio” at 7 p.m. April 5-6 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON’

Main Street Productions presents “That Championship Season” from April 4 to 14 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 5-6 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

DISPATCHES

Songbook Foundation features women artists — Items telling the stories of pioneering women artists such as Diahann Carroll and Mitzi Gaynor are among the 37 historical collections processed last year by staff at the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Songbook Library & Archives. For more, visit thesongbook.org.

CIAF registration opens — Registration is underway for the 27th annual Carmel International Arts Festival. The Sept. 28-29 festival attracts more than 100 artists from across the United States and around the world. Artists specialize in nine different mediums including glass, 2D, 3D, paint, jewelry, photography, fiber, ceramics and wood.The festival is a juried exhibition with prizes totaling $7,000. May 31 is the deadline for submitting the application. To sign up and review requirements, visit zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12196 Selected artists will be notified June 30, that they have been chosen. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Commanday will conduct “Verdi’s Requiem.” (Photo courtesy of David Commanday)

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Time to ‘ramp’ up

Commentary by Mark LaFay

One of the early sprouting plants are ramps. Ramps are commonly known as wild leeks. But they really are more of a cross between leeks and garlic.

FOOD

RAMP PESTO RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of ramps, cleaned and trimmed (use both the white bulbs and green leaves)

• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup of pine nuts

• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed for consistency

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Prepare the ramps: Wash ramps thoroughly. Trim the roots and remove any tough outer layers from the bulbs. Roughly chop the ramps.

• Toast the nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

• Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chopped ramps, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.

• Add olive oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl a few times.

• Season: Taste the pesto and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

• Serve: Use the ramp pesto with pasta, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a condiment for grilled meats and vegetables. Store any leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator, with a thin layer of olive oil on top to preserve freshness.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 19, Indianapolis

Discovering Broadway show set

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

Eric Wiegand has several reasons for wanting to perform again with Discovering Broadway.

MUSIC

The 2014 Carmel High School graduate will perform in a concert with music from “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends” at 5 and 8 p.m. at The Toby at Newfields in Indianapolis.

Discovering Broadway, founded by 2012 CHS graduate Joel Kirk, is an incubation process for productions.

“I’ve known this musical and its writers for several years now and have always been a huge fan of it,” Wiegand said. “I’m so excited that this concert is giving it the showcase it deserves”

Fellow cast members Myha’la Herrold, Jimmy Brewer and Wiegand were in the same class at Carnegie Mellon University. Herrold, who goes simply by Myha’la professionally, is a cast member on HBO’s “Industry.”

Wiegand, who performed in “Plaza Suite”

on Broadway in 2022 with Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, previously performed in the “Hamlet” musical concert by Discovering Broadway.

“‘Hamlet’ was such a great experience, especially getting to work with a mix of incredible Broadway actors and extremely talented Hoosiers,” Wiegand said. “Discovering Broadway has an amazing knack for bringing together a team of performers and writers.”

Wiegand was recently in the Hulu TV show “Tiny Beautiful Things.”

Carmel resident Ephraim Owens, who was on “The Voice” last year, is performing in the concert as well.

“Any time any artist can get around other creatives that are active, it’s a great opportunity to learn and collaborate,” Owens said. “Selfishly, it’s a great opportunity for exposure for yourself and you are performing on stage (with accomplished performers).”

This Is Owens’ first appearance with Discovering Broadway.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

Owens Wiegand

Commentary by Larry Greene

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17. Academic interlude

19. Like Abner

20. ___ d’oeuvres

21. Myrna of movies

22. Tusk material

24. Biblical pronoun

26. Casino game

28. Closest pal, initially

31. “The Boss” of rock music

36. Air again on WTHR

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41. Lucas Oil Stadium

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44. Two-person fight

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53. Noise from a clock

55. Hamilton Town Center events

58. Finished first in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference

59. Ultimatum ender

63. GI’s address

64. State capital that is 212 miles west of Indy

68. WTTV net.

69. Stand up

70. Foreboding

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3. Warning for messing with 2-Down

4. Damp

5. Writer Rand

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7. Askew

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9. Itinerary word

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23. Say nay, in the Indiana Senate

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28. Thin nails

29. Disgusted

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33. Slur over a syllable

34. Oscar winner Burstyn

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37. Dissimilar

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42. Spheres

46. Public health agcy.

48. Tom Wood car brand

49. Makes amends

50. Indiana Golden Gloves fight site

54. Actress Knightley

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57. Pacers’ “L”

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60. Some jeans

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62. Whirlpool

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66. Expunge

67. HST predecessor

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