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Fishers Rotary Club raises money at annual charity ball to provide clean water in Sierra Leone

By Chris Bavender news@currentinfishers.com It’s been nine years since the Fishers Rotary Club held its first WaterIsLife Charity Ball fundraiser. But the GIVING BACK organization has been raising money for clean water projects for the West African nation of Sierra Leone since 2008.

“To date, over the last decade, we have raised, including matching funds from the foundation, over Myers $1 million to provide clean drinking water to rural villages in Sierra Leone,” said Valory Myers, a Fishers Rotary club member and past president. “This year at the WaterIsLife Charity Ball, we raised more than $100,000 during the event to add to that $1 million total, which will grow through the Rotary Foundation grant process.”

This year’s WaterIsLife Charity Ball was held in December and featured guest keynote speaker Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the mayor of Freetown, Sierre Leone. Freetown is the capital city.

Aki-Sawyerr has launched a threeyear plan to transform Freetown, including a goal to plant more than 1 million trees to combat climate change.

While Aki-Sawyerr was visiting Fishers, Fishers Rotary Club member and former Hamilton Southeastern Schools Supt.

Allen Bourff arranged for her to speak to students at Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern high schools.

“HSE prepares students to become thoughtful leaders, change agents and responsible citizens in a changing, evolving world,” Bourff said. “Mayor Aki-Sawyerr embodies that aspirational set of goals. Her work to benefit children after the civil war in Sierra Leone, to address the health

challenges brought on by the Ebola epidemic and to face strategically the current challenges of climate change and urban sprawl in Freetown qualifies her as a practicing expert in those fields.

“Moreover, her willingness to serve in a leadership capacity normally reserved for men is a lesson in courage for young people.”

Aki-Sawyerr spoke to about 400 students.

Bourff hopes students took away important lessons, including that change begins with personal commitment, individual action and an informed plan. Bourff also hopes the mayor had some takeaways as well..

“That our young people admire her initiative and personal courage, that our young people are eager to make a positive difference and that we share in her concern for the environment and the impact of global warming,” he said.

Fishers Rotary Club fundraisers have helped construct more than 155 wells in Sierra Leone since 2008.

“We are very proud to report that all 155-plus wells are still in service in

nearly 155 communities across Sierra Leone,” Myers said.

It all started in 2007, when Fishers Rotary Club member Darryn Scheske gave a presentation about his recent travels to Sierra Leone.

“He shared some statistics about the country, similar in size and population to Indiana at the time, but yet challenged by many circumstances that we just can’t imagine in this country,” Myers said. “He shared stories of meeting with people in small, rural communities in Sierra Leone who didn’t have access to clean water, and as a result, children couldn’t attend school as they were busy collecting water from streams, and about 1 in 5 children didn’t survive to age 5 because of water-borne diseases.”

Around that time, Rotary International was encouraging clubs to get involved in larger, more impactful service projects in one of seven key focus areas, including water, sanitation and hygiene. Myers said Fishers Rotary wanted to “step up and make a difference by providing access to clean water in Sierra Leone.”

“The next three club presidents — me, Tom Branum Jr. and Michelle Sybesma — and club officers and board members agreed to a three-year big, hairy, audacious goal of raising funds for 100 wells by 2011,” Myers said. “Each well can provide clean water for about 700 to 1,000 people in a community and 100 wells would benefit about the same population of Fishers.”

The group had the commitment of the Rotary Club of Freetown and World Hope International, a nonprofit based in Sierra Leone with expertise in well construction and community engagement and education.

Freetown, Sierra Leone Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr speaks to the Fishers Rotary Club during a December visit to Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Rotary Club member Rich Phelan)

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Councilor lends literal helping hand to assist coroner’s office

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com As the Hamilton County Council’s liaison to the coroner’s office, Councilor Steve Schwartz COUNTY has taken his responsibility to stay apprised of the department’s needs to the next level.

For the last 15 years, Schwartz has not only had Schwartz regular conversations with the coroner but volunteered to assist him on calls to learn about the grisly job firsthand. During that time, he’s cleaned up after suicides, consoled grieving families and helped convince fellow elected officials to provide funds to modernize and expand the department in a quickly growing county.

“I strive to keep our coroner’s office with a professional touch,” said Schwartz, who has served on the council since 2002. “Some of our council members do not want to go on any of these types of runs, and I understand that. But for me, it’s (about) being able to help the department. It helps me learn their needs.”

Schwartz’s firsthand experience has been key in recent upgrades for the coroner’s office, including the purchase of power gurneys, the opening of a new morgue in 2018, relocating to larger office space in 2021 and the addition of two full-time and one parttime employees in the office to begin work this year.

Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin described Schwartz’s efforts as “outstanding.”

“There are people that are assigned something and do a job, but he really takes it to heart,” Chalfin said. “He’s been on runs with me in an ice storm at 2 o’clock in the morning. He’s been very dedicated.”

A GROWING NEED The county coroner is perhaps one of the least publicized elected positions, as most people don’t often encounter one unless something has gone tragically wrong. And many assumptions people have about coroners are based more on television shows than reality, Chalfin said.

In Indiana, coroners are charged with investigating violent deaths, such as homicides, suicides and automobile accidents, and unattended deaths, which occur outside of a medical facility. That’s why, despite the

more than 500 COVID-19 deaths reported in the county, the pandemic hasn’t led to much of a workload increase for the coroner.

Rather, it’s the county’s quick growth that has led to a rise in calls, jumping from 196 cases in 2007, when the county had a population of 257,000, to 559 as of mid-December 2021, when the county’s population was closer to 350,000.

As the county grew, so did the workload for Chalfin Chalfin and his staff. Chalfin said the growth led to him working every holiday for the last seven years other than July 4, 2021.

“You can’t let (deceased) people lay there and say, ‘I’m sorry, it’s the Fourth of July, I’ll be there tomorrow,’” Chalfin said. “You just can’t do that.”

But with the new hires, office space and morgue, Chalfin, who will be term-limited out of his position later this year, said the coroner’s office is well positioned for the future.

“I think we’re where we need to be for a county of this size and the aggressive growth (expected),” Chalfin said.

A FIRSTHAND LOOK Hamilton County appointed its first fulltime coroner, Thurl Cecil, in 2006, and the following year, Schwartz, who became a councilor in 2002, requested to go on a call to understand how the coroner’s office functioned.

The next morning, he got an opportunity to find out, as Cecil called to tell him that two people had been fatally shot in Home Place. Schwartz was put to work on the scene, even helping to move the victims into body bags.

The amount of work involved in a single case fascinated Schwartz, who decided he wanted to learn more about what was involved and how the county’s other elected officials could help, even if in a less direct way. When Chalfin took office in 2014, Schwartz continued his volunteer work with the new coroner.

With a soon-to-be expanded staff, Schwartz said he doesn’t expect to be needed on as many calls in the future, but he plans to remain directly involved from time to time to stay informed about what he can do to continue making improvements for the coroner’s office.

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HSE Intermediate School hires new principal

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jagga Rent started a new position in the new year. However, he isn’t a new face in Hamilton Southeastern EDUCATION Schools.

Rent, who has been assistant principal at Hamilton Southeastern High School for the past three years, is the new principal at HSE Intermediate and Junior High School. Prior to his role as as-

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sistant principal, Rent was a dean at the high school from 2014 until 2018.

“I do believe that it will help that I am already part of the HSE system and that I have built relationships over time with many of the staff and families over the last 7 1/2 years,” Rent said. “Jeff Iagulli, assistant principal, has been a great colleague and friend since I came to the district. He has been an amazing asset to me throughout this entire process and I am excited to extend our relationship in my new role.”

Rent, 38, started the new position Jan. 3 after longtime principal Tim Mankin retired mid-year.

“Without question, there will be challenges moving into the school mid-year as well as succeeding a leader like Tim Mankin, who has been a staple in our district for so long,” Rent said. “The advantage is that the school community is extremely strong, and I am confident they are going to rally behind this transition to maintain a high level of success for students and families.”

Rent said his goal is to maintain the academic excellence that is well established at the school.

Rent earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Ball State University in 2006. He received his master’s degree in education administration from Ball State in 2014.

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Junior develops into productive scorer for HSE basketball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Riley Makalusky, it’s easy to pinpoint where she has made the most growth during the girls high school basketball season.

“I have made the most improvement in my shot,” the Hamilton Southeastern High School junior said. “I worked the whole offseason tweaking my form and changing old habits to have a more consistent shot.

“There is definitely always room for things to improve, but one thing I’m working on right now is finishing strong at the basket through contact.”

Prior to the Jan. 6 game, Riley, a 6-foot2 guard, was averaging 18.3 points per game for the Royals (10-6). Her sister, Maya Makalusky, a 6-3 freshman guard/forward, was averaging 14.8 points.

“I have absolutely loved playing with Maya this year,” Riley said. “She is truly my best friend, and we play so well together, which makes every game so fun. I’m so glad I get to play two years in high school with her.

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“As we began playing together this year, our nickname became the ‘Splash Sisters.’”

Hamilton Southeastern coach Brian Satterfield, in his first year of coaching the girls team after 20 seasons as HSE’s boys basketball coach, said Riley’s biggest strength is her ability to score.

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knocking down the jumper, driving to the basket, posting up and getting to the foul line,” Satterfield said. “This versatility makes it tough for opposing defenses. She also does a good job of reading the defense to

know when to cut or slip screens when she is off the ball.”

Riley averaged 9.6 points as a sophomore.

“Last year, she struggled from the perimeter, but that is an area she has improved,” Satterfield said. “Teams can’t play off her like they did last year. The other (improvement) area is attacking the offensive glass.

She has recently done a better job of getting second-chance (scoring) opportunities for herself or the team.”

Satterfield said Maya has been ready to play from the start.

“She has been poised and not afraid when the lights get turned on, which can be rare for a freshman,” Satterfield said.

“She knows there are areas she needs to improve on and continues to work on them every day. Maya has been a big part of our success and continues to get better every day.”

Both sisters benefited from having a mother, Jenn Sliwa Makalusky, who played basketball at Villanova University.

So far, Riley has Division I offers from Purdue Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Cleveland State and Lehigh. Cleveland State also has offered Maya a scholarship.

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IU Health: ‘Stretched beyond prior belief’

IU Health officials warn of dwindling hospital capacity

By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com

Indiana University Health doctors warned the system’s hospitals are near, at or past capacity and that most PANDEMIC COVID-19 hospitalizations, as of Jan. 4, were caused by the delta variant, meaning Indiana could see a record-setting surge of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the coming weeks because of the omicron variant.

Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths have lagged behind case numbers by a few weeks. In recent weeks, the state has seen a sharp uptick in cases. The Indiana State Dept. of Health reported a statewide seven-day moving average of 8,525 cases Jan. 4, shattering the previous record of 6,888 set Dec. 7, 2020.

“The feared projections and belief is that it could go higher,” IU Health Senior Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness Dr. Chris

used, and patients with medical emergenWeaver said. “We are at the highest point cies have been treated in waiting rooms we’ve been, and just to be clear, if we havwhen ERs are full. en’t been, we are full and (at) about 120 perOn Jan. 4, the Indiana State Dept. of cent capacity at all of our hospitals. Every Health reported Indiana 3,207 residents single one of our 16 hospitals is stretched were hospitalized beyond prior belief.” with COVID-19.

As of Jan. 4, IU “We are at the highest point we’ve “We have seen, Health reported 553 been, and just to be clear, if we haven’t consistently, a COVID-19 patients been, we are full and (at) about 120 lag of about two in its hospital system. Weaver said percent capacity at all of our hospitals. weeks,” Weaver said of hospitalizations. more than 2,000 Every single one of our 16 hospitals is “Reports on omicron other patients are stretched beyond prior belief.” have been different, being cared for at – IU HEALTH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF requiring less hospiIU Health hospitals.

CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS DR. CHRIS WEAVER talization, though a Weaver said on avsignificant number erage, six COVID-19 than other (variants) as a percentage of patients are dying per day in the IU Health cases. Our hope is we don’t see the same system, which has four hospitals in the Intwo-week lag and climb, at least with the dianapolis suburban region: IU Health North same numbers that we have seen with the (Carmel), Saxony (Fishers), Tipton and West other variants, but we don’t know that, so (Avon). IU Health has requested assistance we have to be prepared and ready for that.” from the Indiana National Guard and FEMA. Health officials agree that the omicron During a Jan. 4 press conference, IU variant is more contagious than previous Health officials mentioned creative ways variants, and more hospital employees the hospitals have coped as ICU beds have have been infected by the virus, requiring filled with COVID-19 patients. Ambulance isolation and hindering already shortbays and emergency room beds have been

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“If it is more contagious, then that worries us from the standpoint of even more of our team members, even though they may not require hospitalization because they are vaccinated, will be then isolated and off work if they get it,” said Dr. Michele Saysana, IU Health’s vice president of safety, quality and patient improvement and chief patient safety and quality officer.

Although therapies have rapidly advanced in the last two years, Saysana said most, including monoclonal antibodies, are in limited supply and are only available for some “very, very high-risk patients.”

Dr. Liz Linden, IU Health vice president and chief nursing officer of patient care services at Indiana University Health Adult Academic Health Center Hospitals, said the majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated. Of the vaccinated patients, most have not received a booster shot. She said most who are fully vaccinated and have received a booster present mild, cold-like symptoms.

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Parks roundup: Needle & Thread, free yoga news@geistcurrent.com The Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept. has several events returning this month.

Events include The THINGS TO DO Needle & Thread Society meeting, free yoga classes and an updated StoryWalk.

THE NEEDLE & THREAD SOCIETY The Needle & Thread Society is a free club that meets at the Maker Playground in Hub & Spoke, 8100 E. 106th St. Meeting dates are Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. The Needle & Thread Society is for any person who practices or is interested in or starting fiber art, which is anything that involves a stitch, thread, yarn or a needle, such as embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, weaving, needle punch and more. Attendees can bring a project to socialize or share their wealth of knowledge with other makers. The group is designed for ages 13 and older. All sessions run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month.

FREE YOGA Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept. will again offer free yoga classes. Free yoga will be from 9 to 10 a.m. each Wednesday at Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Rd. Pre-registration isn’t required, but participants must bring their own mat.

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Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing 146th street by taking 141st street.

Expected completion: May Project: Roundabout construction on 131st street.

Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 131st Street. Best detour is to avoid 131st street by taking 126th street.

Expected completion: July WESTFIELD Project: Jersey Street Location: Jersey Street between Union Street and Mill Street Expected completion: With the opening of Grand Junction Plaza, the road is now open.

Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street from Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive.

Estimated completion: No associated closures at this time.

CARMEL Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. The initial phase affects the right southbound lane of Range Line Road as crews replace a water main. Work will stop for the winter and resume in mid-March with construction of a roundabout at Medical Drive followed by construction of a roundabout at 116th Street.

Expected completion: Summer Project: Transmission and water utility work Location: Veterans Way between The Cat Theatre and 1st Street SW. Partial closures will occur but access to all addresses will be maintained.

Expected completion: May. ZIONSVILLE Project: Templin Road Bridge reconstruction Location: The shoulder of this bridge is closed. The Templin Road bridge over Eagle Creek was inspected and an engineering firm has been hired to work on design of a complete bridge replacement.

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Hamilton County leader named Difference Maker of the Year

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Circle of Ivy, Ivy Tech’s philanthropy group.

In May 2021, Sergei retired from working with Hamilton County Economic DevelopCarol Sergei was recently named Onement. She returned in September 2021 as Zone Chamber of Commerce’s Difference the interim executive director for the HamMaker of the Year. ilton County Leadership Academy.

AWARDS OneZone Chamber HCLA has since hired a new execuof Commerce is the tive director, so Sergei is transitioncombined chamber for Fishers and ing to the HCLA Board of Directors.

Carmel.

Sergei said she’s most proud of Sergei, a Fishers resident, has several projects accomplished while been largely involved in Hamilton she served with Hamilton County County Economic Development, Economic Development, such as Sergei Hamilton County Leadership transitioning HCEDC to an organiAcademy and Ivy Tech Hamilton County in zation that supports workforce attraction, Noblesville. Sergei will be recognized with retention and connection to jobs in Hamilother OneZone Business Excellence Award ton County. winners at a luncheon scheduled for 11 a.m.

“We created marketing campaigns to supJan. 26 at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. port that effort in addition to connecting “Carol is truly a staple in the Hamilton the county to work together to promote us County community,” OneZone President Jack as a great place to live, work, play and find Russell stated. “Not only has the work she opportunity,” Sergei stated. has done with Invest Hamilton County been Sergei also led the effort for Hamilton impactful, but her ability to bring people County to be designated a 21st Century Taltogether is truly amazing. She is extremely ent Region and created the Workforce Redeserving of the Difference Maker of the covery Task Force during the COVID-19 panYear Award here at OneZone Chamber.” demic. The taskforce worked countywide Sergei serves on the Ivy Tech Hamilton to support workers who lost their jobs find County Board of Trustees and the HCLA. She new employment and supported businesses is a member of 100 Women Who Care Hamilthat needed to hire new staff. ton County, which raises funds for commuFor more or to register for the awards nity organizations, and she serves with the luncheon, visit onezonechamber.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com One of Mt. Vernon High School Assistant Principal Stan Wilkison’s passions is enhancing career technical education and expanding student opportunities for secondary education.

“There is an array of benefits for that. Students can earn credit and certification,” Wilkison said.

Wilkison “When I first got here (fourplus years ago), I surveyed our student body to see career interests.”

Wilkison looked at the needs of local industries.

“Two of the highest careers, interest-wise, that also aligned with the labor market were welding and health science,” Wilkison said.

In the 2020-21 school year, Mt. Vernon introduced a health sciences program. All 15 students successfully passed Certified Nursing Assistant state exams.

This year is for second-year students in the health science program. Those students will have internships with Hancock Regional Hospital and complete the program as Certified Clinical Medical Assistants. Wilkison said 18 students are health science and 1 in 5 are in the health science II program this year.

This school year, students are taking welding instruction at the high school. Wilkison estimates the school has invested approximately $500,000 in the lab. He said Mt. Vernon Parker Community School Corp.

Supt. Jack Parker has been supportive from the start.

Wilkison previously said three to five students per year were being sent to Anderson Career Center for both health science and welding programs.

COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPPORT CAREER CENTER Parker said the four superintendents of Hancock County school districts have been in discussions for two years about

SEEKING MORE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Jeremiah Johnson participates in a welding program at Mt. Vernon High School. (Photo courtesy of Maria Bond)

establishing a career education center in Hancock County. Besides Mt. Vernon, the other school districts are Greenfield-Central Schools, South Hancock Community School Corp. and Eastern Hancock County Community School Corp. Wilkison is part of a vocational task force, which started in August 2021 and completed its work on a collaborative vision and beliefs.

“We’ve been looking to collaborate to support vocational as well as career and technical career opportunities for our students,” Parker said. “We’ve been working on envisioning how we can be more efficient and support even more students at an even higher level. We realized we were all sending students out of Hancock County to different vocational schools during the school day to receive vocational training that we weren’t able to provide.”

Parker said a group of business and community leaders was formed early in the school year to discuss some of the needs

of the county’s workforce development. He said the superintendents and school corporations agreed their vision is the same.

“Our vision is every Hancock County resident has the opportunity for career success through relevant workforce training,” Parker said.

Parker said the mission includes establishing a partnership through schools and other Hancock County stakeholders.

“We also believe we need a standalone career center supported by schools, businesses and the county leaders so we can have the highest level of collaboration,” Parker said. “We also need to work differently in communicating opportunities and messaging the value of workforce training and technical education pathways for our students as well as the rest of the communities, even those that have graduated from high school.

“Certifications and dual credits are really what we are working on.”

Parker said the initiative aligns with the state’s goal to increase Indiana residents’ opportunities to receive certification in various trades.

“We recognize these opportunities we are trying to build for our students are best done at a scale where we all can collaborate,” Parker said.

A timetable hasn’t been set for establishing the career center.

“There is absolutely an interest in several of our county leaders to continue engaging in this discussion,” Parker said.

County students attend places like Walker Career Center and J. Everett Light Career Center in Indianapolis. Anderson and New Castle also have career centers.

Although the programming hasn’t been set, Parker said it can be integrated with workforce training and used for more than eight hours a day.

“We envision some of our community colleges wanting to offer our community members dual credit in career technical education and workforce training,” Parker said. “That can happen during the day or evening.”

Currently, students attend area schools for specific training. For example, Greenfield-Central has a heating and air conditioning program that Mt. Vernon students attend.

“We collaborate on aeronautics and flight school,” Parker said. “We send kids to each other and we also have our own internal programs. We just build this and scale it so there are more opportunities for kids.

We can’t build all of the opportunities the students need in each of our four schools. If we do so that would dilute those courses.”

Wilkison said there is a nationwide concern about finding people to work in the trades, such as heating and air, plumbing, electrical and auto mechanics.

“Especially in this area, a program I’ve looked at is construction,” Wilkison said.

“The area is exploding, so we need people to build homes.”

ON THE COVER: Jeremiah Johnson participates in a welding program at Mt. Vernon High School.

(Photo courtesy of Maria Bond)

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Coercing behavior

Pardon my French

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Commentary by Danielle Wilson

During the recent holiday break, a slower schedule allowed for more time to read the daily papers. In perusing the Wall Street Journal, the name of a longtime acquaintance, David Henderson at Stanford’s Hoover Institute, caught attention with his commentary on the possible connection between government attempts to coerce behavior and the ongoing struggle to contain the mutating COVID-19 Greek alphabet. It is exciting to see a friend’s name in the paper, arrest records aside, and the relationship encouraged a read.

Henderson and his co-author question a number of basic suppositions about human freedom and the responsibility that is naturally imbued therein. Most who have parented or helped to raise a youngster come to understand the significant difference between enforcing one’s will and teaching good habit. Taking a child’s money to spend on their behalf is different than teaching them fiscal prudence. Taking control of what a child might eat is different than teaching them why a healthy diet matters. Taking control of a child’s emotional life is different that helping them come to terms with their immature passions. Still, a child is immature. When do they become adult – when they agree with our judgement?

Are we too focused on control? With such a posture comes significant downside. A child who did not learn how to eat will eat badly. And a child who does not learn how to handle difficult emotional situations will handle them badly. In each case, the child will suffer at the hands of a well-intentioned, high-control parent. Still, do we impose our will if we are certain that we know best?

Henderson’s name led to the read, but knowing him led to the thought.

Bonjour, friends! I survived international travel during a global pandemic over Christmas and am sufficiently recovered to share a brief retrospective.

You’re welcome.

The overarching narrative throughout our journey to visit our younger son who’s studying in France this year was COVID-19. Tests prior to departing the U.S. and then again upon our return; special vaccine QR codes to enter restaurants and public buildings; and worst of all, our oldest actually contracting the virus 10 days before we left. Even with a doctor’s clearance, the United Airlines agents (on both sides of the Atlantic) were reluctant to let him on the plane. Oh, mon dieu!

The other big takeaway from this holiday adventure was that navigating a foreign country with six adults is an exercise in patience and suppressed rage. Strong personalities and different expectations, sprinkled with less-thanideal sleeping arrangements and too much red wine, made for a few incredibly irritating situations. Even the sobering sight of a fire-ravaged Notre Dame didn’t keep me from losing my (French expletive) on an heir for behaving like an obnoxious brat.

Is it any surprise that my favorite part was the two hours I spent wandering alone through a small Parisian art museum? No husband, no kids, no responsibilities whatsoever. Just me and Monet, and a magical moment of serenity. La perfection.

We did eat well, laugh a ton and enjoy the beauty, history and culture of some remarkable cities. And having our family together under the same roof for the first time in almost five months was indeed heartwarming. But we will never do it again. Never. C’étais trés stupide.

Peace out.

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

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Going offline with online gift shopping When you buy online, you have something called a “virtual dressing room.” I select I did something this year for the first a blouse and then the computer digitally time in the history of my 40-year marriage. applies it to the image of a woman who is I guess I was going through a kind of (late) supposed to be about my wife’s size. Well, if mid-life crisis and I needmy wife were 2 1/2-inched a little novelty in my es tall, this would have The problem with online life. very darn helpful. purchases is that I usually been I had heard that unless Last month, I rumbuy clothes for my wife, but maged through Mary I was careful, I could end up with a bad virus.

I can never remember her Ellen’s closet and peeked That was not something I at the labels to see size. In previous years, I wanted to bring into our her size. Incredibly, my could ogle the saleswoman wife is a small in sevhome.

Nevertheless, this year, eral things, a medium at the department store I did all my shopping in others and even a and compare her body to online. large once in a while. my wife’s body.

The problem with onThis kind of freaked me line purchases is that I – DICK WOLFSIE out and reminded me usually buy clothes for of an “X-Files” episode my wife, but I can never when some guy discovremember her size. In previous years, I ers that his wife is really an alien and can could ogle the saleswoman at the departchange into three different women. I somement store and compare her body to my times feel that way about Mary Ellen after wife’s body (I’m able to explain this in print, she’s had two glasses of merlot. but if I had used that same terminology at Regardless of whether I shop in person the store, they’d have slapped the cuffs on or online, I never get it quite right, and this me). year was no different. Over the summer, my

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wife casually mentioned that it would be nice at bedtime to get into her pajamas and slip under the covers with an iPad. I thought I was very good at hints, but she just hated the pajamas I got her. Go figure.

Many years ago, prior to our 25th wedding anniversary, she kept walking around the house humming the tune, “I Love Paris in the Springtime.” It was obvious to me what she was hinting for. And yet, when I surprised her with the sheet music with the lyrics, she seemed disappointed.

All the gifts I got Mary Ellen this year were either too big, too small or the wrong color. Everything has already been sent back and money credited to our account.

Mary Ellen will take her time looking for the perfect replacements. “What did Dick give you for Christmas?” a friend might ask her. “Oh, I have no idea,” she’ll say, “and I doubt I’ll know ’til early spring.”

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Clauson Marshall Racing and Indiana Donor Network revealed NASCAR driver Ryan Newman’s new 2022 Driven2SaveLives midget car Dec. 20 at Clauson Marshall Racing in Fishers.

Newman will drive the car in the 2022 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals later this month. The car displays the name of organ donor Cody Brommer of Fort Wayne.

Brommer died at 21 and was an organ donor. Eight lives were saved and two recipients gained sight from Brommer’s decision to become an organ and cornea donor. From left, Julie and Randy Brommer, their daughter Lyndsey Beard, her husband Jacob Beard and their daughter, Berkleigh, unveil Newman’s midget car. The Brommers are the parents of Cody Brommer, who died at age 21 and saved eight lives through the act of organ donation. (Photo provided by Indiana Donor Network)

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dominic Cheli spent some quality time in the Indianapolis area last summer as a finalist at the American CONCERT Pianist Awards.

“I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends and new faces as well at the concert,” Cheli said. “I enjoyed getting to know the community and a lot of supporters of art and music in the area.”

Cheli and the Balourdet Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“We’re looking at influences, particularly Johannes Brahms, not just in his own music, which we see the quartet will play, but his influences on many different composers’ art,” Cheli said. “We see it in (composer) Amy Beach’s ‘Piano Quintet,’ which is influenced by Brahms’ own quintet. Beach finds her own voice and unique perspective on music style. The solo pieces I’m playing are just so delightful. Again, they really harken back to Brahms.”

Clara Schumann’s “Romanze in A minor” is a piece dedicated to Brahms.

“It came at a time when she was struggling with her husband Robert (being in an) asylum,” Cheli said. “Francois Couperin’s ‘Le Tic-Toc-Choc’ is a piece Brahms himself would champion. It wasn’t his own music he was interested in but also composers of the past.”

Cheli will open with “Suite for the Left Hand’ by Erwin Schulhoff.

“He’s a composer I’ve been in love with for a number of years,” Cheli said.

Schulhoff’s works were blacklisted by Nazi Germany because of his Jewish descent and his communist sympathies. He was arrested by the Nazis in Czechoslovakia in 1941 before he could leave for the Soviet Union and died of tuberculosis in a prison in Wurzburg, Germany.

“His music was forgotten for many years until it was recovered by the Recovered Voices Initiative, based in Los Angeles, which I’m a part of. This particular piece is influenced by Brahms.”

“SHEAR MADNESS” “Shear Madness” runs through Feb. 5 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

CLINT BREEZE AND THE GROOVE Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 for in-person or register for the free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.

LANEY WILSON AND JUDY GOLD Laney Wilson, The Great American Songbook contest winner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and comic Judy Gold will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

From left, Justin DeFilippis, Russell Houston, Angela Bae and Benjamin Zannoni form the Balourdet Quartet. (Photos courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

Dominic Cheli was a finalist at the American Pianist Awards in 2021. He will perform at the Palladium.

Cheli and Balourdet Quartet member Russell Houston were classmates for two years at Colburn School in Los Angeles.

They played in a trio at Colburn for a school credit.

“I met the other members at the Aspen (Colo.) Music Festival,” Cheli said. “They are lovely people, and making music together is going to be a joy.”

Cheli is performing a solo set followed by the quartet.

“The second half of the program is all five of us,” Cheli said.

Houston plays the cello. The other members of the Balourdet Quartet are Angela Bae, Justin DeFilippis and Benjamin Zannoni.

Bae and DeFilippis play the violin and Zannoni plays the viola. They are in residency at the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program in Boston. The quartet received the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition.

The Balourdet Quartet was formed in 2018 at Rice University.

“Justin, Angela and I met at Taos School of Music, which is a wonderful summer chamber music festival every summer in Taos, New Mexico,” Houston said. “We wanted to continue the chamber music and string quartet together. Justin had known Ben from another group they played in and the four started playing together. We went to our first summer program, which was the Aspen Music Festival, and we did well in that.”

Houston said he looks forward to performing with Cheli again.

“He’s a wonderful pianist and an incredible musician and artist,” Houston said.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ELVIS TRIBUTE: ARTIST SPECTACULAR’ Shawn Klush will be one of the featured performers in the “Elvis Tribute: Artist Spectacular” at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Fishers Arts Council exhibits feature Walker, Mintze editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council will present its first exhibits of 2022 with Taylor Walker in the Art Gallery at City Hall and Judy Mintze in the Alcove at City Hall.

A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 14 at the gallery, with live music by Jon Martin, snacks and adult beverages. The exhibit is open daily, except for holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm.

Walker’s exhibit, “Prismatic Brilliance,” is all about color and energy. She specializes in pet and family portraits, watercolor paintings, children’s art, greeting cards and encaustic paintings.

Mintze’s work primarily focuses on abstract and figurative art. The exhibit is titled “Hats Off,” and is a portrayal of women’s fashion and modern life.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carrington Clinton is better known in some circles as Clint Breeze.

Breeze is the artistic persoCONCERT na of the Indianapolis-based drummer and hip-hop producer, who heads an all-star lineup of Indianapolis-area jazz musicians known as the Groove.

Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5. The concert also is available as a free livestream. “(The audience) can expect a very energetic performance, which consists of a blend of hip-hop and jazz,” Clinton said. “It’s going to be a good time. People can expect to go different places musically. They can look at it (as) somewhat of an adventure.”

Clinton looks forward to what will be the group’s first appearance at the Palladium.

“They always have it looking nice and it’s a good display for local artists,” Clinton said.

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Clinton said the emcee and lead vocalist is Pernell from Pike Township in Indianapolis.

Clint Breeze and the Groove have headlined festivals, including Chreece and Indy Jazz Fest, and shared stages with such artists as Trombone Shorty, and Durand Jones & The Indications. The group has released two albums, “Arrival” in 2019 and “Endtime Overture” in 2020.

“We were able to do exciting things in 2020 despite the pandemic,” Clinton said.

“This year, we’ve slowed down but we still have momentum that people come to our shows and support. The Palladium show will be a good one to regain momentum for this year.”

Clinton has another project he started last fall where he sings and plays drums at the same time.

Live at the Center is a series of livestreamed concerts for the community, featuring local and regional artists in genres from jazz and classical to soul and indie rock.

In-person concerts were added in 2021. To register for the free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The Center’s virtual gala in September 2021 generated more than $200,000 in gifts and pledges to support the Center’s mission. The free livestream attracted viewers as far away as Australia.

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Art brings ‘return on enjoyment’ Commentary by Randy Sorrell Here’s not a surprise. Most artists like to collect art. After all, your walls can only absorb so much of your SPPOTLIGHT own pieces without feeling a little too self-absorbed (note to self). And at some point, the “return on enjoyment” takes precedent over “return on investment” — although both have relevance.

ARTIST PAM NEWELL A recent conversation with artist Pam Newell confidently verified these perspectives. I have the incredible luxury of meeting and speaking with lots of gifted artists all around the world, and her contagious enthusiasm and perspective are absolutely compelling. I can’t recall when I have been as excited about painting, collecting and writing about art than after my conversation with her. And her art is a beautiful reflection of that.

She has a BFA from the University of Massachusetts; has been painting her entire life; considers C.W. Mundy a mentor; has taken classes from rock star artists across the country; and, wow, can she paint! New-

Fishers resident Pam Newell’s 12-by-16-inch oil on linen titled “Fleurs Ailees,” which translates to “Winged Flowers.” (Photo courtesy of Randy Sorrell)

ell paints primarily with oil and occasionally pastels and describes her style as Impressionism/Realism infused with light and rich colors. Get a closer look at her works at Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Rangeline Road in Carmel.

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A lesson on parts, in two parts Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Cloud cover “tablecloth” over Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A visit to Cape Town Commentary by Don Knebel In my two most recent columns, we visited Los Cabos, located on the cape of Mexico’s Baja California PeninTRAVEL sula. Today, we will visit Cape Town, South Africa, about 50 miles north of the Cape of Good Hope, which many consider among the world’s most beautiful cities.

In the 16th century, European sailors traveling to and from India routinely stopped at Table Bay, named for nearby Table Mountain, a rocky plateau rising about 3,500 feet above sea level. The sailors traded with the indigenous people, obtaining food and other provisions in exchange for tobacco and metal. In the 17th century, the United East India Trading Co. established what became the city of Cape Town in a natural bowl between Table Mountain and Table Bay. In the 19th century, Cape Town came under the control of the English, who made it the capital of Cape Colony.

Today, Cape Town is a sophisticated city, with a population of about 4 million.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, named for England’s Queen Victoria and her second-oldest son, is the most-visited area in South Africa. It includes the historic Victoria and Alfred Hotel and a massive sculpture dubbed “Lego Man,” fashioned from 4,200 Coca-Cola crates. Table Mountain, visible from throughout Cape Town, is often topped by a cloud layer, called the “tablecloth,” that forms when warm air from Table Bay joins cooler air atop the mountain. The backside of the mountain, called the “Back Table,”

Cape Town from Table Bay.

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is visible from picturesque Hout Bay. Each year, millions of visitors go to the top of Table Rock and the Back Table, by cable car or on foot, where they encounter extraordinary biodiversity. It is estimated that the 22 square miles of Table Rock and Back Table include 1,500 plant species, a number said to be larger than that found in the entire United Kingdom.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

Today’s linguistic lesson is a twoparter. Well, if you really want to get into it, it could potentially be several parts.

And, when I say GRAMMAR GUY “parts,” I mean body parts.

I can talk your earlobes off about body parts. I want to specifically introduce you to the term “anatonym.” An anatonym can be one of two different terms, hence the two “parts.”

First, an anatonym can be a word for any body part. Elbow. Krelbow. Knee pit.

Coccyx. Pinky toe. Uvula. As someone who recently broke a small bone in my foot (the tibial sesamoid in my left foot), I’m becoming more aware of the tiny, intricate parts of the foot. Your body, as John Mayer wrote, is a wonderland, indeed.

When it comes to body parts, let’s just say I know some good ones. Purlicue, for example, is the word for the space between your thumb and your forefinger.

The philtrum is the word for the groove between your nose and your upper lip.

Your glabella is the area between your two eyebrows — unless you have a unibrow.

The next time you play Mad Libs on a road trip, consider these anatonyms. “Rasceta” is not the name of an obscure Sicil-

ian pasta dish; it’s the name for the lines on the inside of your wrist. Do you laugh at the word “armpit”? Show a little class and refer to it as one of its more proper names — “axilla” or “oxter”. You know that little half-circle of cartilage at the front of your ear? That’s your tragus.

Now we have arrived at Part 2 of this body part word education. Another definition for “anatonym” is a phrase that uses a body part in it. For example, when you conform to someone else’s rules, you “toe the line” (not “tow” the line). If you fail to toe the line, you eventually have to “face the music”, which is when you have to confront the consequences of your bad decisions.

I like anatonyms; they are like personification for phrases. Have you ever paid for an expensive wedding? Any time you pay a large amount, often for an unreasonably large charge, you “foot the bill.” When you “shoulder the burden” for something, you take responsibility for something difficult.

If you “thumb your nose” at something or someone, you are showing disrespect.

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

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Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the project, bid opening date and the name of the bidder firmly attached.

The proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable Bidder’s Bond made payable to the City of Fishers, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal, which check or bond will be held by the City of Fishers as evidence that the Bidder will, if awarded a Contract, enter into the same with Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification.

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Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

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Implement diagnostics requirements. Perform design prototyping and feasibility analysis. Perform unit testing, functional testing, and static analysis in compliance with ASPICE. Develop diagnostic software and CAPL scripts for testing and debugging. Requires Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and two years of software development experience, including requirement gathering and analysis, unit/ functional testing, static analysis, JIRA, Visual Studio (or Eclipse), FxCop (or StyleCop or Coverity), and SVN (or Plastic). Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032. Ref: 70704A. Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

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Position: Mobile Advocate Location: Noblesville, IN Type: Full Time | Organization: Prevail, Inc. Description: Prevail is committed to offering crisis intervention and restorative support services for those who have experienced crime and abuse, free of charge, in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower those we serve. We know this work must be grounded in building a community that actively promotes authentic wellbeing for all its members and boldly moves toward being antiracist and practicing equity in all things. Prevail is seeking to fill a Mobile Advocate position responsible for intervention and prevention services for victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include individual and group facilitation using a trauma-informed model.

Prevail values EMPOWERMENT, CONNECTION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and DIGNITY Mobile Advocate: While primarily working with clients (adults and/or children) on-site at Prevail, Mobile Advocates will also have the opportunity to serve families who have experienced crime or abuse through tele-advocacy and mobile (off-site) advocacy.

Duties: Provide intervention and follow-up services to clients which may include (but is not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intraagency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.

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Facilitate weekly support groups. Maintain and update group curriculum, identifying resources, materials and speakers.

Provide individual trauma-informed services.

Serve as a reference guide for the community in the area of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.

Regular schedule will include some weekday evenings.

On call shifts, as required, will include weekends and holidays.

Represent the agency in public and private presentations to increase awareness and educate audiences as to victim-related issues.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field preferred; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.

Spanish speaking strongly preferred.

Prevail is committed to the development of a broadly inclusive workplace; candidates from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development.

Salary commensurate with education and experience (starting wage $17.49/hour).

Click APPLY NOW to submit cover letter and resume or you may send to Michelle Moen at mmoen@prevailinc.org.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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