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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Frosty temperatures and cloudy skies are enough to keep most people indoors during the gloomy winter months. But Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept. Director Sarah Sandquist wants residents to get outside and enjoy the parks, despite the uninviting weather.

“I think this has been a goal of ours for a couple years now to encourage people to recreate in our parks year-round, and the cold and the winter shouldn’t scare them away because the amenities are open yearround and you just need some sensible clothing choices to be out there,” Sandquist said. “And of course, more than ever with COVID, it’s safer to be outside when possible.”

The parks department is promoting winter activities in its parks, such as sledding at Heritage Park or building a snowman in the park’s large field.

“Additionally, we are offering pop-up activities throughout the season, and we recently hosted one at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve that included a kit to take on a hike with you to create plaster animal prints,” Sandquist said. “In Holland Park, we had winter outdoor bowling that involved using a ball of ice and plastic water bottles as pins.”

In February, the parks department will conduct a month-long scavenger hunt, whereby a parks mascot is placed in one of

To our valued readers: It seems as though it was years ago when we communicated our revised distribution plan for Geist, but it was actually only the end of March. Time flies when you’re battling the fallout from the pandemic, we suppose.

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the parks. People who find it can take a selfie with the mascot to post on social media.

When someone finds it, Sandquist said the department connects with the person and gives them prizes and a gift certificate and then hides the mascot in a new location.

McCordsville resident Megan Gamble, who grew up in Fishers, takes full advantage of the nearby parks with her two sons.

“Some of our favorite places to visit when it’s cold, really honestly, are just the same places we would go when it’s warm out,”

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she said. “The kids still play on playgrounds in the parks, and it makes it more fun if it’s snowing, and they go down slides and slide into a pile of snow. My guys are still little, 5 and 2, so we love going to Heritage Park, especially if there’s snow because the hills are a little smaller for them.

“It’s a great place for them to free run, and there’s a trail back through the woods.”

Gamble also appreciates the health benefits of participating in outdoor activities in the parks.

“Most people here in Indiana only tend to go out when the weather is perfect, but there are so many great benefits that come from it, even when the weather is not so perfect,” Gamble said. “It’s a mood reliever, a natural way to get vitamin D, a great way to relieve stress, and for kids, also, the more they are outside, the better it is for their vision. I read a study recently that showed more kids now than ever wear glasses, and that’s attributed to being inside. Vision is limited inside.

“There are four walls or you’re looking at a TV when you’re just feet from it versus being outside. The expanse is so much wider.”

Gamble said her kids have not been sick in about two years.

“Like no runny nose or anything,” Gamble said. “I attribute it to being outside. We are outside every day in the winter for a half hour or an hour. I honestly believe that’s a big contributor of why my kids are never sick.”

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Recalling the blizzard of ’78 Commentary by Robert Bowling A snowstorm warning was forecasted for Jan. 25, 1978. Later that day, it would be upgraded to a blizBACK IN THE DAY zard. The two-day storm ravaged the Midwest, affecting Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.

The Great Blizzard of 1978, as it would become known, would set state records for snowfall totals and places like Muskegon, Mich., would see the worst of the blizzard with 52 inches of snow. President Carter declared a state of emergency, and by the time the blizzard ended, 70 people were dead.

The “perfect storm” was caused by a rare occurrence of two low pressure cells that merged. The Arctic air from the north and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico collided over Indiana. The first snowstorm warning was sent out at 4:30 a.m. but was upgraded to a blizzard by 4 p.m. By midnight, the winds had reached 50 mph and some places reported wind gusts up to 100 mph. The winds created snowdrifts as high as 10 to 15 feet.

By the time the storm ended, it dropped 15 inches of snow on top of the 5 inches already on the ground.

Indiana was not prepared for the massive amount of snowfall. National Guard tanks were used to plow roads in the place of trucks. An Amtrak train struck a 12-foot snowdrift and 55 passengers had to be rescued. Stranded motorists on the interstates had to set fires so that the helicopters could locate them. Snowdrifts were so high that kids were sledding from their second story windows.

Closer to home, a school bus loaded with children got stranded on Ind. 37. Fishers police located the bus and the passengers

were transported home by snowmobiles.

Shelters were set up at the Hamilton County Jail, churches, Westfield High School and Carmel Junior High.

The blizzard would lead to amazing acts of bravery, mentioned above, but it would also have tragic consequences as well.

Perhaps the saddest story was the death of a 1-year-old in nearby Hancock County.

The mother woke up in their trailer to find the pilot light had gone out and she couldn’t restart it. She got her child and attempted to go to a neighbor’s house 50 yards away.

The brutal winds prevented it. They went back to the trailer but the door was stuck due to the extreme cold temperatures. They had to brave the brutal weather for hours on the porch until paramedics found them.

The baby didn’t make it and the mother would spend the next three months in the hospital. She would lose her feet, all of her fingers and part of her buttocks. Many more deaths would follow.

Temperatures finally rose above freezing on Feb. 13. The amount of snowfall in January totaled 33 inches, breaking the previous record set in March 1906. The economic costs across the Midwest totaled $40 million.

The blizzard was voted Indiana’s top news story for 1978 by The Associated Press. It would surpass the U.S. coal strike, the still-unsolved Burger Chef murders, the outbreak of Legionnaires disease at IU, the Jim Jones tragedy and a crazy indictment by an Elkhart grand jury against the Ford Motor Co. Robert Bowling is a retired Fishers Police Dept. officer. He has a love of history and enjoys sharing it with others. He recently wrote the script and performed in the “Battle of Mudsock” re-enactment.

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news@geistcurrent.com Hamilton County Director of Administration Dan Stevens has been named the 2020 Outstanding ACHIEVEMENT Supportive County Administrator of the Year by the Indiana Association of County Commissioners.

Stevens previously served as Hamilton County sheriff for eight years, and he has served as the director of administration for the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for the past 14 years.

“It is difficult to put into words how valuable Dan’s work and dedication has been to the citizens of Hamilton County,” Hamilton

County Commissioner Steve Dillinger stated.

“His service has been instrumental in guiding and managing the growth and success of the county and his attention to detail has gained the respect of all.”

Stevens is an active member and leader within many civic groups, including the Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Association and the Noblesville Noon Kiwanis. He also has been a member of the Noblesville Elks Club, Noblesville Moose, Hamilton County F.O.P. Lodge 103, Riverview Hospital Foundation Board, Chaucie’s Place and the Hamilton County Correction Advisory Board.

Stevens is a lifetime member of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association.

Fishers police arrest 15-year-old in connection with shooting news@geistcurrent.com Fishers Police Dept. officers have arrested a juvenile male in connection with a shooting that occurred Jan. 18 CRIME near 104th Street and Olio Road.

Shortly before 4 p.m. Jan. 18, Fishers police responded to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and rendered first aid until paramedics arrived. The victim suffered a nonlife-threatening leg injury and was transported to an area hospital.

Prior to being transported, the victim provided information about the suspect and officers confirmed the shooting was not random. Officers established a perimeter and deployed K-9 and drone units to assist

in the search for the suspect and evidence related to the incident. After an extensive search, officers determined the suspect was no longer in the immediate area.

On the evening of Jan. 19, detectives located the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The suspect is being held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. The suspect, who was unnamed due to his age, is a resident of Indianapolis.

He has been charged with robbery, strangulation, pointing a firearm, intimidation, criminal confinement, aggravated battery, motor vehicle theft and dangerous possession of unlawful transfer of a firearm.

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Project: East Street Project: 146th Street at Ind. extension 37 Location: East Street is Location: All left-turn lanes CONSTRUCTION being extended north from are currently restricted on 196th Street to Ind. 38. UtiliInd. 37 and on 146th Street ty relocations are ongoing. with traffic moved to the interior lanes.

Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Through traffic and right turns on Ind. 37 Location: On Union Street between Mill and 146th Street will remain open. Drivers and Jersey streets. are encouraged to seek alternate routes Expected completion: Closed during for all left turn access. For more about the construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, State Road 37 Improvement Project and to estimated completion in 2021. receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com.

Project: Winter weather updates: Expected completion: This phase of the Location: The City of Westfield will provide State Road 37 Improvement Project will winter weather updates affecting local continue into 2021. The overall State Road roads throughout the winter. For the up37 Improvement Project will be complete dates, follow the @travelwestfield on Twitin 2022. ter or the City of Westfield Facebook page.

Project: Drainage work NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH Location: Meadows Drive and Royal Drive.

Project: Road rehabilitation Expected completion: By the end of Location: A 3-mile stretch of 236th Street January will be closed for two separate phases for Project: 96th Street resurfacing and meroad rehabilitation. The first phase is from dian island project west of Devaney Road to east of Tollgate Location: Periodic, short-term closures Road. This phase has reopened. The secwill occur along 96th Street as signal ond phase is from west of Deming Road to work continues east of I-69. Drivers are west of Devaney Road. encouraged to use caution driving through Expected completion: The second phase the area. is expected to begin in spring 2021.

GEIST ZIONSVILLE Project: Admirals Pointe Drive Project: North-South Connector Location: Indianapolis DPW currently has Location: The final element to begin on closed Admirals Pointe Drive to replace the project is the new, two-lane roundthe timber bridge over Geist and the north about on Oak Street at CR 850 E., also fork of Dry Branch. The detour will consist known as Cooper Road. While Oak Street of Old Stone Dr. east to Carroll Rd. / 700 W., is planned to remain open to traffic then south to E. 79th St. and then west to throughout this phase, CR 850 E. will close Oaklandon Rd. south of the intersection for approximateExpected completion: Midsummer 202 ly 30 days during construction. This is due CARMEL to the change in elevation; the roundabout Project: Reconstruction of Range Line will be higher than the cross-street, so a Road, including a new roundabout at temporary access cannot be provided.

Walnut Street and pedestrian and bicycle Expected completion: The closure dates connectivity have not been announced yet, but the Location: Between Elm Street and City project is expected to be complete this Center Drive summer.

Expected completion: January 2021 Project: CR 400 S. widening WESTFIELD Location: The project is partially funded by developer-provided funds, and comProject: Jersey Street pletes a widening of CR 400 S. from CR Location: From Union Street to Mill Street 875 E. to CR 800 E. The road is expected to Expected completion: Jersey Street will close to through traffic, but closure dates be closed for the remainder of the Grand have not been announced.

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Expected completion: Spring 2021 Project: Grand Junction Plaza Project: CR 500 S. widening Location: The parking lot west of Union Location: The project is similar to the CR Street and south of Main Street 400 S. project in that it widens and resurExpected completion: The gravel parking faces CR 500 S. from CR 875 E. to approxilot on the east end of Park Street is permately .4 miles west. A full road closure is manently closed as the Grand Junction anticipated.

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Andy Card is the founder and CEO of Klipsch Card Athletic Facilities.

BACKGROUND: Andy Card is the founder and CEO of Klipsch Card Athletic Facilities. “We develop, design, and operate youth athletic facilities nationwide,” he said. “I also have ownership in several restaurants and a development company, and I’m also on the racing team with Tony Stewart for which Tony was the driver in the Indy Racing League.” He and his wife, Marti, have five children (three girls, two boys) and two Goldendoodles, Carlton and Chloe. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, boating and fishing, “but my true passion is spending time with my family and friends.”

Andy’s injury occurred one day while he was stretching. “I have practiced martial arts for many years, and I have learned many stretching techniques. I was getting ready for a run, and my meniscus tore. I went a long time without any treatment, bearing the pain, but eventually, it prevented me from doing the things that I love that also keep me active. I finally decided to get my knee fixed.”

WHY MSM: “Because of my ownership and involvement in indoor athletic facilities, I knew many customers and athletes that had great success in overcoming injuries with Methodist Sports Medicine. The care that I received from day one was fantastic; as a business owner, I pay very close attention to how other businesses are run from A to Z. Dr. Maratt spent a significant amount of time talking to me about exactly what would happen. Dr. Maratt was nothing short of Picasso when he operated on my knee. The staff at Methodist Sports Medicine was highly educated on how to make my recovery as fast and smooth as possible, especially the rehab care that I received at their facility at Finch Creek Fieldhouse in Noblesville. Scott Hamersly, my Physical Therapist, was fantastic. If anyone is ever in need of orthopedic care of any kind, I highly suggest Methodist Sports Medicine; they truly are a 10 out of 10, the best in the industry.”

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Dr. Joseph Maratt Scott Hamersly “We utilized modern pain management techniques that started before surgery to minimize pain after surgery, prevented injury to the thigh muscles by not applying a tourniquet, and used computer navigation to optimally resurface his knee for a result that feels as natural as possible,” said Dr. Maratt. “We had him up and walking hours after surgery and home the same day. He was doing very well and enjoying being active when I made a telehealth appointment with him at 8 weeks. I expect he will be fully functionally recovered by 3-4 months.”

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Lawrence Police Dept. seeking applications — The Lawrence Police Dept. is currently seeking applications from candidates interested in becoming a police officer. Applications close Feb. 28. Once the application deadline passes, Lawrence Police Dept. will begin the process of hiring. This will encompass physical, mental and psychological testing, as well as background testing. For more, visit joinlawrencepd.com.

Outside payment kiosk now open — The City of Lawrence’s outside payment kiosk, located on the south side of the Lawrence Government Center in the drive-up lane, is up and running. Those wanting to use the kiosk will enter the drive-thru lane at the southwest corner of the Government Center parking lot, 9001 East 59th St., Lawrence. The secure-payment kiosk is available 24/7 and takes cash, credit card and check payments. The instructions for use are on the screen. Bring the preferred payment and a copy of the bill. Checks, if used, are scanned and returned when the transaction is done. Cash is inserted in the slot provided and will only accept whole dollar amounts. Your account will be credited if you pay over the amount on the bill. The payment kiosk availability does not change the cut-off time for making payment to avoid non-payment disconnection. You must still make payment by 8 a.m. on the actual turn-off day in order to avoid being placed on the disconnect list. If you made your payment after 8 a.m., contact the Business Office at 317-542-0511 to confirm that you were removed from the list.

MVHS ranked as one of top high schools — The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Mt. Vernon High School in the top tier of the national high school rankings.

MVHS was ranked No. 17 in the central region and #64 in Indiana. Schools are ranked based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. The U.S. News and World Report ranked 17.790 high schools in the nation.

Arts for Lawrence brick campaign — Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus.

Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900.

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Dining out (or carrying out) can make a difference Commentary by Brenda Myers For some families, the COVID-19 pandemic has created added stress about work schedules, schooling and TOURISM child care. For others, the pandemic has turned their lives upside down.

The worry the pandemic brings to a family is real. It impacts those who get the virus, their loved ones and the health care providers that work hard to support them.

But the pandemic also has been difficult for the more than 17,000 employees who once worked in Hamilton County in the restaurant industry. Final totals won’t be in until months from now, but it’s likely that the number of persons employed in the hospitality industry dropped considerably in the past year. Local tourism was down more than 35 percent through the end of 2020, which likely also impacted hospitality employment numbers.

Pre-pandemic, these chefs, servers, front-desk and back-of-the-house support staff comprised more than 10 percent of the county’s workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

They work early in the morning, nights and on weekends so we can all enjoy their great food and hospitality.

The Associated Press reports that nationally higher-wage workers have actually seen an increase in available jobs in 2020, while these front-line workers who hustle to serve have seen available work decline more than 20 percent.

The AP also reports that nationally, spending on restaurants and hotels is down more than 36 percent compared to January 2020. It is estimated that almost 29 percent of all small businesses that closed during the lockdown have not yet “reopened.” Many of these are restaurants.

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Out promotion is one of many community-sponsored campaigns that seek to encourage dining out or in during the coming bleak weeks of winter – at a time when the pandemic and challenging weather would likely inspire us to stay home and heat a frozen pizza.

Our community has already lost several iconic restaurants to this crisis. Statewide, 1 in 5 restaurants already has closed. These are the very places that make a community home. These are where birthdays, graduations and anniversaries are celebrated and where memories are made.

We hope you will thoughtfully and purposefully plan to increase spending at our local restaurants as much as your budget will allow this winter. If dining “in” does not feel comfortable to you, almost every restaurant has developed creative ways to take their delicious food “out” for you to enjoy safely at home.

And while you’re at it, tip generously if you can.

That front-line employee working on a frigid Saturday night to give you safe curbside service for your delicious pub burger or breaded tenderloin deserves our thanks and welcome support.

We know you’re up for this challenge, Hamilton County. You got this.

Thank you for supporting our local restaurants, breweries and hospitality establishments so that next summer they’ll be there for you to enjoy.

Visit dineouthamiltoncounty.com to learn how you can make a difference.

Brenda Myers is the president and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism.

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sometimes I didn’t always feel welcome in certain situations,” she said. “The world is changing and there are so many minorities For Tiffanie Ditlevson, the opportunity who have conservative values. We were seems akin to earning a scholarship as a raised in churches. We believe in being high school senior. fiscally conservative. We believe in POLITICS Ditlevson, who our constitutional rights. We believe has lived in Fishers in less taxes, less government and for the 13 years, was named to a strong military. When you create the inaugural class of the Indiana this opportunity for people, regardRepublican Diversity Leadership less of their background or skin Series, a seminar and leadership color, to come together based on training program that will provide their core beliefs, I think it moves Ditlevson the preparation and resources everybody a step forward. There needed to increase the engagement of are so many closet Republicans and closet minority Republican leaders in Indiana. The conservatives.

17 Hoosiers will meet monthly starting this “It’s time for the Republican Party to exmonth for six months, followed by a trip to tend a hand and help people join the party.

Washington, D.C. Class sessions will cover The future of our party is going to depend topics including civic engagement, camon growing, inviting and accepting people.” paign management, communication and all Ditlevson has lives in several places levels of government. during her Air Force career. Her father also “I see this series as being a wonderful was in the military, so she moved often opportunity for me to learn more how the growing up. state of Indiana works,” Ditlevson said. “It’s “I am a collection of a lot of experiences the opportunity to meet people who are key and I’ve lived in a lot of different places and decision-makers and key advocates in our been exposed to many things, but I choose state. The opportunity to have this access to call Indiana home,” she said. “I love what to leaders and policymakers in our state is our conservative values have done for this something I’m so grateful for.” state.”

Ditlevson, a former U.S. Air Force officer Ditlevson said she learned the Indiana who is now a real estate professional, ran Republican Party is about relationships. for Indiana State Senate for District 31 in a “Because I had been a quiet supporter, caucus Nov. 15 to fill the vacancy left by Jim I didn’t have the relationships that I need Merritt’s resignation. to fully be successful,” she said. “I spent “I was not successful, but one of the time during the caucus meeting people things I realized is, this was a gap in the and talking about my ideas and connecting things I knew and understand, so I’m excitwith them on issues. It opened my eyes ed to close that gap,” she said. (that) because of my background and expeDitlevson said running for the State Senriences and places I’ve lived, there could be ate was an ideal opportunity to meet people a place for me to really be a leader in the and learn what is important to voters. The community.’”

Diversity Leadership Series will be another Ditlevson went to Georgia for five days effective way to engage with like-minded to campaign for that state’s two incumbent people, she said.

Republican senators who lost their reelecDitlevson said it will be an ideal place for tion bids in a Jan. 5 run off. everyone to expand their knowledge and “I walked 20 miles and knocked on more network. than 200 doors,” she said. “It gave me a lot “I’ve identified as a Republican and votof confidence about my ideas and where we ed Republican over the last 20 years, and want to go with the party and the country.”

“I’ve identified as a Republican and voted Republican over the last 20 years, and sometimes I didn’t always feel welcome in certain situations. The world is changing and there are so many minorities who have conservative values.

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A virtual recognition event is set for 7 p.m. March 11.

After a year-and-a-half of college, Anna “Being in the media industry, some of my Skinner decided college might not be for friends have been named an Indy’s Best and her, but writing Brightest finalist, and I was always RECOGNITION and reporting so excited for them when I learned certainly was. they were on the list,” Skinner said.

Having freelanced for Current The 26-year-old Fishers resident Publishing while a student at Westdidn’t feel that recognition was in field High School, she approached reach because Current Publishing Current Publishing co-owner/Execufocuses on four Hamilton County tive Vice President Steve Greenberg cities, Zionsville and the Geist area.

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“When I found out I had been “I took a major chance there,” Skinner nominated and chosen as a top 10 finalist in said. “In return, Current took a chance on the media category, I was simultaneously me, and it’s grown into this incredible relasurprised and elated, especially when I saw tionship with wonderful opportunities. I am the other nine finalists and the big names forever grateful for the hard-working group that were on the list right alongside mine,” of people that make these newspapers Skinner said. “Media industry people don’t work. They are not only my mentors, but get recognized a lot, especially those who also my dear friends.” work in journalism, so it’s always wonderSkinner is managing editor of Current ful to see the impact you make. It really newspapers in Fishers, Geist, Noblesville means a lot to be recognized, and it just and Westfield. In addition, she writes weekreiterates that the work I do and the work ly columns on dining out and specialty cock- Current Publishing does, is important and tails. Her work has caught the attention of imperative to Hamilton County and the sur2021 Indy’s Best Brightest Awards, where rounding areas. Journalists didn’t choose she is a finalist in the media, entertainment this career for the awards. We do it because and sports category. The awards were we have a passion for our community and created by Junior Achievement of Central a passion for telling the truth. That passion Indiana, and honors 100 of central Indiana’s still burns in me six years after joining Curmost outstanding young professionals, age rent, and it’s why I love my job so much.”

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Besides her many roles at Current Pub“Anna’s natural leadership abilities and lishing, Skinner was named the youngest writing talents came through from the start and first female president of the Westfield and we couldn’t be more proud of her,” Lions Club last summer.

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Additionally, this order sunsets Public Health Order 8.

Public Health Order 9 is in effect until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 8. This includes guidance for extracurricular and sports activities, in which attendance is limited to only the participants, support personnel and parents/guardians/siblings; for social gatherings, in which indoor social gatherings are limited to 10 people or fewer, outdoor social gatherings are limited to 25 people or fewer and events are limited to 25 people or fewer and restaurants, in which masks must be worn except when eating or drinking, party sizes must be less than eight people, table service is required, there

is no bar top seating and no more than two people may wait in the lobby at one time. To report a violation of the order, visit fishersin.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1086/ record-types/1006563.

OneZone names board of directors -- Patrick Broccolo has been named chair of OneZone’s 2021 board of directors. Other executive members are past chair Kathy Kruise, chair-elect Rajit Puthran, treasurer Ryan Mooney, secretary Deborah Wintner, Sam Mishelow and Doug True. New board members are Ted Baker, Justin Furr, Keriann Rich and Ann O’Hara.

Coed adult softball registration opens – Fishers’ Parks Spring 2021 Coed Adult Softball season is now open for

registration. Registration must be completed by March 28. It is a team-registration program. The individual who registers the team is considered the Team Manager and can invite players to the team’s 12-person roster once registration is complete. Anyone 18 years old or older is welcome. For more or to register, visit playfishers.com/163/ Adult-Softball.

Old Town Design Group establishes scholarship – Old Town Design Group has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton, Boone or Johnson County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. Applications are being accepted through March 19. For more or to request an application, please email casey@oldtowncompanies.com

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Students named to president’s list – Several Trine University students from Fishers were named to the university’s president’s list. They are Brian Beerbower, Alaina Gabbard, Aaron Gray, Valeria Obear, Grace Sherwin, Ashley Spirrison and Kayla Stoeffler. Konner Schieman, of Fortville, also was named to the list.

Heirbrandt elected president of county commissioners – Mark Heirbrandt has been elected president of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. He replaces Christine Altman in the role. Steve Dillinger will serve as vice president.

Fishers students named to University of Kentucky dean’s list – Several Fishers residents and University of Kentucky students were named to the university’s dean’s

list. They are Derek Larkin, Matthew Burton, Libby Ratliff, Emily Spoerner, Molly Palmer, Jessica Eynon and Anna Schultheis.

Fishers man joins Indiana State Police – Benjamin Beyler was one of 36 probationary troopers who graduated from the 80th Indiana State Police Academy Dec. 19. Eight of those troopers, including Beyler, were assigned to the Indiana State Police Post in Indianapolis. Probationary troopers will start the next phase of instruction, which is a threemonth field training period where they ride with veteran troopers.

Law enforcement agencies using new tool for impaired driving – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recently

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ach year, more than 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

And each year, the Indiana Parkinson Foundation provides support and resources for Hoosiers who suffer from the debilitating neurological disorder.

Addie Cunningham, who founded the IPF in 2009, encourages anyone who is impacted by the incurable disease — be it a patient, family member or caregiver — to reach out to the Noblesville-headquartered nonprofit.

The IPF offers a range of services and resources, including the innovative CLIMB program, which focuses on functional physical exercises and activities to reeducate muscles that are affected by the disease.

“The CLIMB was built on a combination of physical therapy, aerobic exercise and boxing,” Cunningham said. “The program has grown to now offer big movement postural therapy and balance, yoga, Egoscue (therapy), speech therapy and weight training.

Not only does CLIMB offer many services led by experienced trainers, it is also a safe haven of support and encouragement for people with Parkinson’s and their families.

“People are being changed at the CLIMB, mentally, physically and spiritually.”

But CLIMB isn’t the only resource available through the IPF, whose mission is to improve the daily lives of Parkinson’s patients. The average age of onset is 60, according to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

“Outside of our CLIMB program, we also offer support groups, educational events and resources,” Cunningham said. “Our support groups are available to caregivers, people with Parkinson’s and other family members. During these groups, we have speakers come in and talk on different Parkinson’s resources or help answer questions about the disease.

We also allow for open-forum time at our meetings so people can discuss and learn from one another.

“Educational events happen about four times a year and provide lots of

Addie Cunningham is the founder and program director for the Indiana Parkinson Foundation. The nonprofit is based in Noblesville. (Submitted photo)

great resources for families and people with Parkinson’s disease.”

In April, which is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, the IPF is conducting its annual Choose to Move: Race to Beat Parkinson’s run/ walk fundraiser, which includes a live race at Witten Park in Fishers on April 17 and a virtual option for anyone who can’t participate in the live event.

All proceeds benefit IPF programs and services, including the CLIMB, which is offered in Carmel, Noblesville, Indianapolis and nine other communities across the state.

“If you know someone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and is looking for a community to come alongside them to provide resources and programs to help them in their Parkinson’s journey, contact the Indiana Parkinson Foundation today,” said Cunningham, adding that the organization also welcomes volunteers and financial donors.

“If you feel led to make a donation towards the mission and the heart of IPF, you can make a donation at our website,” Cunningham said.

Globally, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s every nine seconds, and approximately 10 million people are living with the disease, including approximately 16,00 Hoosiers. The disease is the second-most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, according to the national Parkinson’s Foundation.

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rban Farmer owner Noah Herron said amid the COVID-19 pandemic, seed sales on his online site soared in 2020. He’s already seeing similar trends this year.

“Right now, starting the beginning of January is kind of when garden seed orders come in and people sit down with catalogs and start to plan out their garden and decide what they want,” said Herron, Herron a Westfield resident.

“When everything happened with COVID, seed sales online began skyrocketing and there was a long delay to get seeds.”

Herron said because of the increased traffic, at one point last year Urban Farmer fell behind one month on shipping.

“That was the same with pretty much all other seed companies, so starting off this year we are already starting to see a delay on shipping, so I definitely recommend that if you’re planning a garden this spring to put your orders in very soon,” Herron said.

Herron said cool-season crops like

broccoli and cauliflower can be started indoors in February and placed outside in March. He said to plant warmer season plants like tomatoes and peppers inside in March.

Gardeners don’t need grow lights or a greenhouse to start their growing season early. Herron said most people use either an electric blanket or heating pad below seed-starter trays until the plants germinate, and if those aren’t available, Herron recommends a place available in most kitchens.

“If you don’t have any of those, on top of the refrigerator is a warmer spot to start seeds,” Herron said.

“Plant the seeds in a grow medium inside and keep the soil somewhat moist and put them on top of the refrigerator, and once they start to have germination, you can move them to a sunny location.”

Windows are a great option for light, Herron said, but during the winter, they allow the soil to get cold, which can be harmful to the plants.

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Seniors, is it the time to move?

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s the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out to senior communities, now is the time to upgrade your life and stop the stress. Too many issues are going to pop up due to the fallout of the pandemic, from financial stress, to health care and political problems.

Now is the time to consider how to be happy and enjoy stress-free living. Many people are wondering, “Are senior living communities, including assisted living and independent living, safe?” Now that the vaccine is rolled out in most of the senior communities, the answer is a great big yes. The communities that have been vaccinated are the safest and most fulfilling places for an older adult to live. While moving into assisted or independent living during a pandemic could be perceived as a challenging decision, we believe now may be the smartest time to make that move.

If in doubt that you should move, just think about the lonely isolation winter will bring. Older adults have become more isolated as a result of precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, with activities canceled, unease about being in public settings and favorite places closed. Senior living communities have invested in activities with opportunities for indoor exercise, gourmet dining, fitness, lifelong learning,

indoor cinema and more, while doing so in a safe environment.

I have built senior independent living communities to the highest and safest standard and have learned a thing or two about how to make your life much more fulfilling and enjoyable — not to mention increase your longevity by as much as 43 percent.

Socialization: Communities are generally designed for people to get to know people of similar and different interests.

Wellness: Senior living communities offer a medical clinic on-site along with services like physical therapy, fitness centers and outdoor spaces to roam, garden, swim and take the dog for walks. Having health care and wellness services just for residents, fully integrated into the living community, with staff who take a whole-person approach to care, provides an extra layer of protection and reassurance for a much fuller and healthy life.

Financial knowledge that you are looked after forever: Today, with economic trouble from COVID-19 and uncertainty of the future, it is a good time to sell your home and put the money into an income-safe producing fund. The real estate market is hot in most areas of the country, and now is a good time to realize and lock in that value before something knocks it down. Use the cash from the home sale, income from investments, plus social security, plus other retirement funds, to pay a single monthly fee for a luxurious suite with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, large bath and walk-in closets. Or choose a two-bedroom suite. Stop worrying about being alone at home and facing a break in, roof leaks, shoveling a driveway, fixing a broken pipe. No more cable bills, no more tax bills, no more cooking and cleaning. Let the chef, chauffeur, activities director and housekeeper take over. No more exposure to the unknown.

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Continued from Page 6 Security and diet: With 24-hour staff seven days a week to look after you, the fear of trip and fall, or illness while all alone, is gone. Every person has an emergency button to the front desk. The building is designed to avoid injury. The chef is there to help you maintain a healthy homecooked diet and will follow any dietary needs or desires you may have. Farm-totable is practiced in good communities.

You want to know the four things to live up to 43 percent longer, don’t you?

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Reduced stress, social interaction, diet and fitness, even if just walking or swimming. You get all these and more living in a senior community. While every community is different, look for these common threads: • Ask to see the various options for suites.

• Ask to visit with several people now living in the community.

• Take a tour of the facilities and focus on what matters for you.

• Stay for a meal, try out the food. Is it so-so or is it very good? You will want to know that up front as you will be dining there for a long time to come.

• Look for the hair/barber salon, the fitness center. Does it have what you like? If not, ask if it can be included.

• Does the community have a chauffeur/driver and car to take you within a 15-mile radius for free?

• Check out several communities within your budget.

• The cost for good communities will be about $3,000 to $4,500 for a suite with a nice bedroom, a decent sized living kitchen bath and good closet space and about $4,000 to $6,000 for large two-bedroom suite. This one monthly rent should Include everything you need like gourmet meals, with a bistro for extra food when you want it, free TV, free driver, etc.

• Are the owner’s good operators?

Just look at the search site for a rating above 4 out of 5.

• After your tour, ask yourself: Does it feel good to live there?

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The Lodge: Meet Jean Sobek

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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ean Sobek was predicted to be the first female U.S. vice president by her senior class in high school.

“But someone beat me to it,” she said with a laugh.

Kamala Harris was recently sworn in as the nation’s first female Vice President.

Sobek, 96, has lived in Harbour Manor & The Lodge in Noblesville for 14 years.

“I like bingo and I like any kind of conversation,” Sobek said.

Those conversations have been tougher due to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The virus has shut down most of that,” she said. “I never dreamed we’d have a worldwide pandemic, but it happened.”

The Lodge Life Enrichment Director Stacey Butterfield said Sobek has been a resident since The Lodge opened.

“She is soft-spoken, lovely, kind, witty, fun and very gentle and inviting with everyone, especially when we have new members join us,” Butterfield said. “Jean is someone who connects people together. She enjoys including others and appreciates individuality. Differences will not cause dissension with Jean. She will find a way to bring us closer. It is the secret ingredient to holding us together in unprecedented times we are facing today.”

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Butterfield said Sobek faithfully attends morning exercise sessions.

“She has a beautiful voice, too,” Butterfield said.

“She’s an avid singer.”

Sobek said there were sing-alongs Saturday nights prior to the pandemic. But she still participates in service projects.

“We worked on a project to make masks,” said Sobek, part of a mask brigade who cuts fabric for the masks.

Sobek, who was born on a farm in Iowa, graduated from the University of Iowa. She majored in psychology and then worked in sales at IBM until she was married in 1949.

“They wouldn’t keep women who were married,” Sobek said. “We’ve come a long way.”

Sobek said she was active in the League of Women Voters.

She was living in Munster when she moved to The Lodge to be closer to her son, Joseph Jr., a Carmel resident.

Sobek’s husband, Joseph Sobek Sr., died in 2004.

He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, flying 50 combat missions as a waist gunner on a B-17 in Europe during World War II. After the war, he played basketball at Notre Dame.

Sobek also has two daughters, Christine Sobek, president of Waubonsee Community College in Illinois, and Carol Hyde, who lives in Charlotte, N.C. She has seven grandchildren.

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t 76, John Schmid is typically busier than most people his age.

Schmid is the director of music at Fairview Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis and chorus master of Indianapolis Opera. He has been with Indianapolis Opera for 37 years and at Fairview for 27 years.

Although Schmid stays busy, he was ready to ease his living situation. He moved from his condo when Encore 55+ Boutique Apartments, 6675 E. 75th St., opened in Indianapolis in August 2020.

“If something goes wrong, I don’t have to fix it,” he said. “It’s on one floor. I had steps before. I’m on the first floor and I’m not far from the entrance. It’s enough space for me.”

Schmid calls the decision to move to Encore 55+ Apartments the best he has ever made.

Schmid learned about Encore from his daughter, Jordan, who lives five minutes away.

“They’re very well kept, they have a good staff,” Schmid said. “It’s a pleasant, quiet atmosphere. They have different small events for the residents, although I’m probably much busier

than a lot of the residents. I’m in and out a lot more.”

Schmid said there is a workout room and plenty of room to walk.

“There is a lovely community room and movie room,” Schmid said. “It’s very quiet here. The maintenance is quite good. They are very attentive to things.”

Along with the fitness center, there are pickleball and bocce courts. There also is a dog park.

Encore concentrates on five areas it calls “High Five 55.” The five areas are Community & Connection, Fitness & Wellness, Learning & Hobbies, Diet & Nutrition and Happiness & Contentment.

Not surprisingly, Schmid is ready for the COVID-19 pandemic to end and musical performances to begin.

“I’m bored to death,” he said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

HISTORY Ancestor’s Civil War relics spur Carmel resident’s interest

tan Hurt’s fascination with Civil War artifacts started innocently enough.

Hurt, who grew up in Indianapolis, would visit the home where his mother grew up in Ft. Wayne when he was a child.

“There was nothing for me to do,” the 82-year-old Carmel resident said.

‘The only thing interesting there was the storeroom, and it had Civil War relics, so that’s what I played with, the rifle and bayonet. It was the only thing that interested a 6-year-old.

“I’d immediately go there, get the rifle out and play with it. This went on for a number of years.”

The Civil War items belonged to a cousin, Leander Miner, who was a corporal in a Fort Wayne regiment for the Union Army. Miner died of yellow fever a week before the war ended.

“I inherited his rifle and sword when my aunt died,” Hurt said.

Hurt brought the relics to Indianapolis and put them on display in his bedroom.

“It was the first time I got into a display of artifacts,” Hurt said.

After a 15-year stint in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander, he started a business. He eventually got a house in Indianapolis with a den and put the relics on display.

“I thought I would buy some uniforms and things to put around the guns to make it more of a collection,” Hurt said.

“We did a lot of entertaining, and people really enjoyed the Civil War room.”

Hurt attended a Civil War flea market at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2003 and met the commanding officer of Eli Lilly’s reenactment artillery battery.

“We get into a long conversation, and a month or two later he asked if I would like to go to Gettysburg,” Hurt said.

Passion leads to reenactments

So, Hurt said that was when he began participating in reenactments.

“Through the years, I started collecting more and more stuff besides being in the reenacting,” Hurt said.

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Continued from Page 12 As a reenactor, he started bonding with Miner.

“That grew as I was reenacting, so I wrote a story about him,” said Hurt, who was then retired from daily operations in the company he owned.

After participating for 15 years, Hunt retired from reenacting approximately three years ago.

“There gets to a point where you can’t put the tent up anymore,” he said.

Hurt started out as a Union lieutenant in Civil War reenacting.

“They made me an officer, so I became a staff officer,” he said. “I didn’t carry a rifle. As you live as a Civil War soldier, you do bond with that era and it keeps history alive. That is what reenacting is about, keeping history alive.

“It was a very interesting hobby for me for 17 years.”

On occasion, Hurt would portray a Confederate soldier.

“I have a Confederate uniform, but I don’t display it,” Hurt said. “The more I studied the Civil War and the whole era, I have a real distaste of the Confederates and I don’t want to ever wear their uniform again. Then what they did during Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan (was appalling).”

Hurt has read many books on the Civil War and the era.

“I love journals,” Hurt said. “The way to study the Civil War is to read journals of people that were really there.”

Hurt, an Indianapolis Shortridge High School graduate, sold his company, Indiana Supply, which supplied heating and air conditioning parts, in 2007. Hurt and his wife, Sandra, moved to Carmel in 2002.

He serves on the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Songbook Foundation boards. He previously was on the Center for the Performing Arts board.

Hurt’s wife released a novel in August 2020 called “Priestess of Pompeii, The Intimate Journey.” She has been fascinated with the art and history of Pompeii for 30 years.

“Stan’s passion for the history of the Civil War and the people who lived in those times and my passion for the history of Greek and Roman societies are certainly linked at this moment,” Sandra said. “We can only hope that the lessons learned from generations past will be heeded by generations to come.”

ABOVE: Stan Hurt pauses with a cannon during a Civil War reenactment.

(Submitted photo) LEFT: Leander Miner (Submitted photo) BELOW: Hats and bugles are among Hurt’s artifacts (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

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Risk factors, prevention tips for common household falls Commentary by Patrick Broccolo

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WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO, THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL. NOW OFFERING NEW PRICING. The Barrington of Carmel offers luxury senior living in an affluent urban setting. Choose convenience and amenities over the hassle and maintenance of owning a home, and enjoy the best the city has to offer right in your backyard. In addition, we are proud to provide an unparalleled continuum of care, offering as much, or as little assistance, as you may need, all under one roof.

The Barrington is excited to be offering new contract options that have enabled us to significantly lower entrance and monthly fees.

For more information, or to schedule a tour, call Steve Clossey at 317-810-1825 or email him at SClossey@thebarringtonofcarmel.com,

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ave you ever woken up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water? You don’t want to wake anyone, and it’s freezing outside of your covers, so you move quickly to the faucet. As you make your way into the bathroom, you struggle to find the light switch in the dark. As you make your next step, your foot catches the edge of the floor mat on the ground, you lose your balance and fall …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, each year millions of people, “those 65 and older fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.” There are many risk factors that contribute to falls, but the good news is there are ways to lower your risk.

The following are three common risk factors we have seen over the years at Senior1Care, along with some prevention tips we have found helpful for families: • Use of medications that reduce mental alertness, worsen balance and gait, and cause changes in blood pressure. Prevention tips: Talk with your physician or pharmacist about the common side effects and the need for continued medication(s). Also, maintain an updated list of personal medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.

• Lack of physical activity leads to poor muscle tone, decreased

strength, loss of bone mass and flexibility. Prevention tips: Engage regularly in activities designed to increase/maintain muscle and bone strength and to improve balance and flexibility. Wear proper fitting, supportive shoes with low heels or rubber soles.

• Environmental hazards in the home. The most common hazard for falls is tripping over objects on the floor, like loose throw rugs. Other factors include poor lighting, lack of or poorly located/mounted grab bars and unsteady furniture. Prevention Tips: Walk through your home and consider nonskid mats/carpets on slick floor surfaces, stable grab bars for support and adequate night lighting, particularly around stairwells, walkways and bathrooms. Instead of furniture, consider using stable assistive devices.

Falls do happen to the best of us, and it is important to note that not all falls can be prevented 100 percent of the time. Being aware of some of these risk factors can help keep occurrences less frequent and reduce an unnecessary hospital stay.

Patrick Broccolo, CNA, is co-owner of Senior1Care, which provides trained, in-home caregivers who assist with dementia care, homemaker and companion services throughout Hamilton and Boone counties. Visit Senior1Care.com for more information.

Walk through your home and consider nonskid mats/carpets on slick floor surfaces, stable grab bars for support and adequate night lighting, particularly around stairwells, walkways and bathrooms. Instead of furniture, consider using stable assistive devices.

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When it comes to downsizing, planning is key Commentary by Kristen Howard

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et’s face it, no one likes to think that they are getting older. Admitting that you might need some assistance in the coming years is never an easy discussion. But no matter where you are in your golden years, planning early is the key.

So, why is this important?: • The decisions are yours and no one else’s.

• You can clearly identify your wants and needs to your adult children and extended family.

• Planning prevents rushed and last-minute decisions.

• If your health changes, you are prepared.

• It provides time to research your next move and where you would like to live.

• It gives you and your loved one’s time to organize and plan, providing peace of mind.

Getting started may seem like a daunting task, but here are some things you can do: • If you have adult children, organize a group phone call discussion or live meeting. The more you are all on the same page, the less stress and disputes will occur.

• Meet with a senior transition company that can help you with all aspects of your move. The more they can manage for you, the better.

• Start researching senior communities or other living options. There are many levels of care to choose from.

Make sure your current and future health needs will be met.

• When possible, start sorting through your things months ahead and do it one room at a time. By doing so, it will not be as overwhelming as trying to go through everything all at once.

Kristen Howard is the director of marketing and outreach at Halo Senior Solutions

Welcome to Cedarwood, the newest Assisted Living Residential Apartments at Hoosier Village.

The care, amenities, and relaxed lifestyle at Hoosier Village are unmatched in the Indianapolis area, and we’re responding to demand by expanding our assisted living apartments.

We invite you to reserve your spot at the Cedarwood now so that in 2021 you’ll be enjoying maintenance-free living in one of the region’s finest communities. Cedarwood features the area’s largest assisted living apartments, as well as a wide variety of organized activities, impromptu gatherings, and much more.

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How younger workers can mentor older colleagues Submitted by News and Experts

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entoring usually refers to a manager, executive or experienced employee guiding a younger person in the workplace, helping them acquire knowledge and new skills that foster professional growth.

But with the expanding role of technology in today’s rapidly evolving business climate, a role reversal sometimes takes place – reverse mentorship. That is, older employees are paired with younger ones who teach them about technology – a strong suit for millennials and Gen Z workers, generations who grew up with

technology.

Reverse mentoring can be a plus for businesses in bridging generation gaps and knowledge gaps, and also a lifeline for older workers who otherwise might get phased out, said Rod Robertson, managing partner of Briggs Capital (briggscapital.com), international entreRobertson preneur and author of “Winning at Entrepreneurship: Insider’s Tips on Buying, Building, and Selling Your Own Business.”

“The older people better pay attention to these young people and find a mentor so they can teach

them about technology,” Robertson said. “Recent studies have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the shift to e-commerce and e-learning.

“The people who don’t climb aboard the tech train will be left behind in the post-pandemic shakeout. A lack of tech knowledge is an excuse for organizations to cut the more expensive, older people and bring in the younger talent. These young tech execs should latch onto a floundering management exec and lead them to the new world order before they become obsolete.

In return, the young people get access to years of wisdom, and companies can become more cohesive and efficient in the whole reverse mentorship process.”

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Commentary by Tom Weesner

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listening ear for an HVAC pro during a family crisis leads to a friendship; a handshake and family conversation leads to above-andbeyond construction debris removal; and two pizzas and Gatorade on a hot day leads to digging a trench for my mom.

Brent, Eduardo, Tommy, Jason, Rick . . . to name a few. Men who go above-andbeyond. Heroes, in my mind. No, not front-line health care workers, but men who get up at the break of dawn and labor through the day to ensure we have heat, our trash is taken, our water is hot, or make our homes a little nicer.

Crawling through attics on 90-degree days or laying pavers for a new patio in the hot sun, they work hard to provide for their families while making our lives better. These men have taught me the value of a kind word, a listening ear and respect – values I was raised on.

These men remind me of the importance of pride, kindness, integrity and friendship. As there are no shortcuts in quality construction, there should be no shortcuts in being kind in everyday interaction.

Whether it is the trashman, the plumber, the HVAC repairman or the yard laborer, they are sensitive, take pride in their work, they cry, they struggle with life, their career, their kids and paying the bills. My connection with these men year after year is priceless.

As we move into 2021, pause for a moment and see who makes your life better. Perhaps you left a gift for the mail carrier – think about doing the same for your trashman.

Perhaps it is an especially cold day and your home is being serviced — a cup of coffee would be a nice treat for the workers. PYour kindness might just lead to a lifelong friend.

So, here’s to my heroes keeping the heat on, the water running and houses looking good. I am proud of you and glad you are my friends. Brent, Eduardo, Tommy, Jason, Rick, thank you for your service!

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May’s World War II knowledge grows with master’s degree

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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on May already had a rich knowledge of World War II history.

The Carmel resident took another step with an academic pursuit.

May, who has served as chaplain at Hoosier Village in Zionsville since 2015, earned his master’s degree in World War II Studies Program Dec. 14, 2020 at Arizona State University.

The program exclusively focused on World War II is the first of its kind in the world.

“The thing it did most for me was increase my understanding of the global aspect of the World War II and implications,” he said. “It was very intentional to build a global look at World War II instead of just the traditional view from the Western or American viewpoint of the war.”

The online program began in January of 2019 and came into existence through a collaborative partnership between Arizona State University and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

May, 57, was one of 42 students in the first cohort to graduate from the program. The two-year degree consisted of 10 courses (30 credit hours) that reviewed the global impact of World War II and taught students the skill of critical analysis in researching and writing about the war. May said he had to thank BHI Senior Living’s BHI Foundation assisted him with a scholarship for master’s program. BHI operates Hoosier Village.

May’s Capstone Project digital portfolio features some of his academic submissions and personal reflections on his work as a graduate historian “They take four of your papers from four classes and you rework, refine and elaborate further,” May said. “There was one paper, one audio podcast and one video lecture and one museum exhibit.”

May said there was a course called “World War II Today,” which examined outcomes and implications from World War II to the current times.

“A little bit was how things set up for the Korean War and Vietnam War and the Cold War,” May said. “The courses were all quite good but the one I enjoyed the most was the class focusing on oral history interviews and aspects of memories.”

He is also the author of two books on World War II veteran stories “Our Service Our Stories” volumes 1 & 2. May, who uses his full name of Ronald P. May as author, is working on the third book, which he expects will be released in late

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Ron May is working on his third book on stories from World War II veterans. (File photo)

spring.

“That kind of got delayed when I started working on the master’s program because of time,” he said. “I’m 65 percent done with my third book and have really already started a fourth book with interviews and materials gatherings. It’s going to be about those who worked in the medical field.”

May said he has a couple new residents of Hoosier Village that are World War II veterans.

May understand the number of living World War II veterans are dwindling.

“So, I have some new material there but what I’ve been doing looking ahead to the future is trying to collect memoirs or oral interviews from those that have passed away,” May said.

“Actually, two residents have supplied with their father’s memoirs and another all of the letters that were shared during the three years he was in the war. I’m building the stories from of their memoirs and the letters.”

May, a chaplain in the Naval Reserves for 22 years, also has acted in recent years, putting on a one-man show as war correspondent Ernie Pyle. He also acted in Carmel Community Players’ “Failure to Zig Zag” about the trial after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. He was set to appear in Civic Theatre’s “A Few Good Men” in March 2020, but it was postponed by the pandemic a few hours before opening night. It has been tentatively rescheduled for May 7-22.

For more, visit ronaldpmay.com.

f you have been suffering from chronic or acute foot or ankle pain for a while and have not had success with cortisone injections or other conservative treatments, MLS Laser Therapy, or Multiwaved Locked System, may be for you. MLS Laser Therapy may also be an option for those who have been told that surgery is their only alternative for foot and ankle pain.

At Westfield Foot and Ankle, we are committed to providing the latest medical developments and technological advances in medicine to give our patients the best care. One of the many ways we provide this quality care is by being the only podiatry practice in Hamilton County to offer FDAcleared MLS Laser Therapy to our patients.

Laser therapy has been used effectively for many years but advances in technology have produced “the next generation of laser therapy” with the new MLS Therapy Laser. The advanced laser technology works to eliminate pain and reduce inflammation in the body in a safe, painless and noninvasive way. There are no known side effects, and it is quick and convenient.

The MLS Laser uses specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions. It treats the conditions by penetrating deep into the tissue to stimulate regeneration at the cellular level without the potential for thermal injuries that other lasers can inflict. Treatment is usually administered 10 to 15 minutes. The typical course of treatment is six to 12 sessions, depending on the nature of the condition being treated.

With MLS Laser Therapy, we can offer relief without the use of painful injections, potentially habit-forming drugs or surgery to those suffering with both chronic and acute ailments such as: • Plantar fasciitis • Achilles injuries • Arthritis and bursitis • Tendonitis • Neuromas • Peripheral neuropathy • Post-surgical sites • Fractures • Occupational and sports injuries • Hematomas and gout MLS Laser Therapy also can aid in the quick recovery of sprains and strains as well as the structure and function of an injured region.

To learn more about MLS Laser Therapy and how it may be able to help you, visit our website at westfieldfoot.com or call our office.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@westfieldfoot.com.

The Costs of Care as You Age Commentary by Lisa Dillman

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can’t tell you how often I have clients come in who have scrimped and saved for retirement, only to realize they are burning through their nest eggs at an alarming rate as they age.

It’s not cheap to grow old gracefully in the U.S. That’s why it’s important to seek good advice before a health crisis hits and all your money is gone.

The mental and financial costs of caring for senior citizens are enormous, but they can be mitigated through careful planning with an elder law attorney.

The costs The average daily rate for nursing home care in Indiana is $217 a day, or roughly $6,510 a month for a private room. Assisted Living in Indiana also is pricey, with the average cost being about $4,100 a month for basic care such as medication and meal reminders. Costs rise quickly if you add in help with eating, bathing or medication administration.

Most of my clients, and the majority of Americans, want to stay in their homes as they age. In-home care costs an average of more than $22 per hour, with most agencies requiring a three-hour minimum per visit.

If an individual needed around the clock care in their home, their average

monthly costs would be $15,840.

It’s not just the actual care costs that impact seniors and their families.

The average caregiver spends 13 hours a month researching resources for their loved one. Many caregivers also take time off work to care for their loved ones, which means they sacrifice income or have to take valuable vacation time.

Planning for aging A long-term care plan provides asset protection solutions so that individuals’ hard-earned savings are not depleted, and clients can receive the care they need. Planning also takes the burden off loved ones.

It may take a small amount of effort up front, but planning will help you avoid the hours of scrambling to find care as your needs change and the spending of unnecessary money. I tell my clients they are never too young to seek out a qualified professional to help ensure their golden years aren’t tarnished.

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Heartland Hospice reaches Level Four status — Indianapolis-based Heartland Hospice serving central Indiana, a division of ProMedica, has been promoted to a Level Four status within the We Honor Veterans Program for its continued care and support of the Veteran population. All wars are different and provide unique experiences and often difficulties for the veterans who served in them. We Honor Veterans was launched by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in collaboration with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, to help improve the care veterans receive from hospice and palliative care providers. “Mike Judge is a retired United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant. He is also a Heartland Hospice veteran volunteer and our volunteer who helped make our Level Four achievement possible,” said Dana Criss, volunteer coordinator. “The We Honor Veterans mission is very dear to me,” Judge said. “Those men and women who stood in the gap for this nation, whether drafted or volunteered, made themselves available for whatever this country needed, even if that included their own lives. Our veterans are deserving of my undying support and gratitude.” The We Honor Veterans program provides four levels of recognition to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to improving care for veterans. In order to reach Level Four, Heartland was tasked with learning more about caring for veterans, declaring a commitment to honoring veterans at the end of life, providing education for hospice staff and volunteers on caring for veterans and partnering with the VA at the local, regional and national levels to ensure the unique needs of veterans are met. For more, visit wehonorveterans.org.

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Vernon Township Fire Dept. receives $22,000 grant news@geistcurrent.com The Vernon Township Fire Dept. has received a $22,003 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase DONATION nine sets of bunker gear, filling a need within the department, according to Vernon Township Trustee Florence May. “We are committed to helping organizations such as Vernon Township Fire Dept. continue their lifesaving work within local communities. We are honored to be able to award this grant and do our part to ensure that Fortville, McCordsville and all of Vernon Township is safer for everyone, including

first responders,” stated Robin Peters, executive director of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

The bunker gear will be used to provide proper wear for firefighters hired in 2021, ensuring 24/7 station coverage for the department.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Geist Reservoir Tax Opposition Alliance’s perseverance paid off for the organization, a group of Geist-area neighbors formed after a conservancy district was proposed in 2019 for Geist Reservoir and several surrounding neighborhoods.

Hamilton County Superior Court 5 Judge David Najjar ruled in favor of GRTO Alliance Jan. 4, saying there was substantial enough change to the powers and abilities of a conservancy district due to the recent passing of a new law. As a result, a Geist Conservancy District cannot be formed. “(The GRTO Alliance) began as a group of neighbors who had opposed specific items in the conservancy proposal,” group organizer and Geist resident Matt Russ said.

“Most of us didn’t disagree with the idea of a conservancy district, but we felt the plan was very imbalanced with regards to the types of benefits that would be gained through the conservancy and through the taxation.”

A conservancy district can tax homes within a defined area and use dollars within the district. For example, the Geist Reservoir Conservancy planned to use the tax revenue for projects such as adding lighted channel markers to the reservoir, treating and containing aquatic weeds and creating easier lake access.

“If I lived on the water, I’d be concerned about that, too, but the problem is all those benefits are going to those who live on the water and have access via a deeded dock, so it seemed like the majority, or most all of the benefits are going to those people, yet everyone is paying the same rate, so that is the biggest concern,” Russ said.

The conservancy was filed under original conservancy laws that were in place in late 2019. But during the petition process, the GRTO Alliance worked with state legislators to add amendments to Senate Bill 430 regarding conservancy districts. “(SB 430) was introduced to the Statehouse by Sen. Jim Merritt with the backing of the Geist conservancy group, and the original bill, when introduced, provided new

A map of the proposed conservancy district prior to its dismissal. (Submitted image)

abilities afforded to a conservancy district created at or around a reservoir owned in part by a utility, and a lot of the difficulties they were having is in certain things do with Citizens,” Russ said. “Citizens Energy Group owns the reservoir, and the bill not only expands the powers wielded by the conservancy district, but it also made sure the utility owner could enter into an agreement with the conservancy district to give the utility some sort of oversight.

“So, what we did when we looked at the Senate bill is, we looked at it and thought we need to put some safeguards in place in the event the conservancy became reality.”

Some of those safeguards include eliminating imminent domain threats and ensuring tax caps made it into the final bill that was signed into law in July 2020.

Russ expected the petitioners to withdraw the conservancy district petition and refile it under the new bill, but that didn’t

happen.

“Instead of withdrawing the petition and starting over again, they tried to file an amendment and amend the original petition so it would be under the new law, and that’s what we had taken issue with,” Russ said.

Russ said roughly 1,400 people signed the original petition, but the majority of signatures were gathered in early 2018, prior to the passing of Senate Bill 430.

“We thought those people should have a say,” Russ said. “How can you then say those people that signed three years ago are still in agreement with this new type of district?”

Representatives from the Geist Reservoir Conservancy District did not respond to a request for comment from Current, but they did post the following statement on their Facebook site on Jan. 4 after the ruling: “Today, the Hamilton County Superior Court ruled that because the law estab-

lishing reservoir conservancy districts in Indiana was not passed until 2020, the signatures gathered relating to our original petition were not valid with respect to the petition as amended in 2020. Thus, the Court dismissed the amended petition. In doing so, the Court ruled that the work to reach agreements with Marina Limited Partnership and Citizens Energy Group coupled with the tax caps and limitation of eminent domain changed the nature of the conservancy district enough that new signatures would be required. The Geist Conservancy District Steering Committee believes that our supporters, from day one to the present, are still in favor of the establishment of a conservancy district to preserve the longterm health of Geist Reservoir and we thank you for that continued support. We are evaluating the Court’s order and our options and will communicate our next steps in forthcoming days.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker On the long-running and iconic sitcom “Seinfeld,” quirky central character Cosmos Kramer — known for his off-thewall thinking — conceived, published and marketed “The Coffee Table Book of Coffee Tables.” In a bizarre twist of life imitating art, imitating life, the fictional book by the fictional character on the “show about nothing” is rated 4.76 stars out of 5 on GoodReads.com. It is depressing to see the many classic works that are esteemed by the internet lower.

Still, the plucky Kramer encouraged the then-growing trend of self-publishing.

Today, the overwhelming number of tomes are delivered directly to the public.

While there may be much to discuss on the value of the vetting process of a literary agent and established publishing house, assuredly it would not have allowed for the countless dark-horse books that have found their way into our homes and onto library shelves. For many, the late-, mid-life autobiography has become a substitute for the sportscar in declaring “I was here and matter” to the world. For others, it has become a way to share a passion for photography, or horseshoes, or medieval bridge construction, with the handful of others on the planet who share the proclivity.

Among the many random gems darting through your trusty columnist’s fecund mind would be a book version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein song, “My Favorite Things.” What are those things that bring great peace, even joy, only at seeing them? What are those things, the simple pleasures, that can take us away from strife and concern, even with a concentrated thought of them? Pages might be filled with a sleeping baby, early sunrise, steaming coffee, smiling child, fuel gauge on full, graduation cap, wedding ring, puppies playing, bat connecting with the ball, or calendar crossed off for vacation. What are yours?

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

Really need to sleep on it Commentary by Danielle Wilson Maybe it’s hormones, maybe it’s stress, and maybe it’s my binge watching of violent young adult dystopian dramas HUMOR (see last week’s column) before bed, but for the life of me, I cannot sleep straight through the night anymore. And I’m not talking about getting up to use the bathroom — I’ve accepted this annoyance as a fact of aging and three pregnancies. No, I’m speaking of hours of lying awake, tossing and turning, trying desperately to reign in my thoughts.

Last night, for example, I spent a solid 40 minutes contemplating running for political office. Which office? Could I keep teaching?

What if I won? Debates are scary. How much do those gigs pay? Maybe I should go to law school first. Then, I segued into probably another 30 minutes on a potential spring break vacay. Where could we drive for warm weather and ocean views? How much could we spend? How does a pandemic factor into this sunny scenario? Is a spray tan necessitated?

At some point, stream-of-consciousness thinking takes over. I hope we win Mega Millions. I can’t forget to take my gym bag tomorrow. Did I ever return my mother-inlaw’s call? In the event of a zombie apocalypse, I’m definitely heading to Rockville.

Could I pull off being blonde? Bangs? Abraham Lincoln was a complicated fella. Who invented pizza? And so on.

It’s exhausting, and not in any way that allows me to fall back asleep. I try meditation, deep breathing, and occasionally, yes, even counting sheep. But usually to no avail.

Stupid hormones and stress! And maybe “The 100,” though that beautiful show is worth it.

Peace out.

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

It’s exhausting, and not in any way that allows me to fall back asleep. I try meditation, deep breathing, and occasionally, yes, even counting sheep. But usually to no avail.

Editor, I want to share an experience with you about the wonderful people we have here in Hamilton County.

My mother registered to receive her COVID-19 vaccine and was told her site to get her injection was Riverview on Jan. 13.

We arrived at the hospital around 9:20 a.m. The doors were locked and we weren’t sure what to do. A man inside the building saw us and asked us if he could be of help. He was an engineer for Riverview. We said we were there for the clinic, and he thought that it didn’t open on Wednesday. But he got on the phone to check for us.

Then, an RN came and asked if she could help. She took over the call from the engineer, and she found out that we definitely needed to head over to the fairgrounds.

We arrived at the fairgrounds, parked and saw Deputy Sheriff Matt Miller.

He not only pointed out the entrance, he offered to carry mom’s walker so I wouldn’t have to load it into the car again. I didn’t have mom’s handicapped sticker, but he said it was OK to park in a designated spot.

We arrived inside to be met by a sweet volunteer who had mom ready to get the vaccine in record speed.

Hamilton County is blessed to have so many wonderful, dedicated and kind people filling these roles.

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He once worked at an Apple HUMOR Genius Bar and got a promotion for thinking on the job.

I once worked at a bar and was fired for drinking on the job.

When Tom bought the Series 6 Apple Watch, he graciously gave me his Series 5.

He has done this for me before with other gadgets, which is why I have eight different iPhones in my desk drawer.

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“Come on, Dick. You just think you are out of your league. Relax,” he said. “The key is not to be intimidated. That’s the problem others have had.”

“Tom, that is exactly the same advice you gave me when I married your sister.”

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The watch performs thousands of functions, but one of the first things you have to do is pick a face for it. There are dozens of different options to choose from.

I chose a face called AG Digital, which looks like the dashboard on a 747. It’s hard to tell the time, but it does alert me if I’m experiencing headwinds. I was happy with my choice. I went to bed and awoke the next morning with a Mickey Mouse face (scared the heck out of Mary Ellen). I must have touched something on the settings in my sleep because there’s Mickey pointing to the time. It was hard to read, because I

wasn’t totally sure if it was his feet or his hands I was supposed to look at. I didn’t know if it was 8:20 or 2:40. Of course, if I just looked at his ears, it was five minutes before 1 a.m.

I tried to call Tom but couldn’t reach him.

That was odd, considering he has three cellphones, two iPads and a couple of Apple Watches. He called me back later that morning.

“Tom, I need to get Mickey off my watch face.”

“What have you tried?”

“I’ve tried everything. I even called Disney World.”

Tom helped me expunge the rat from my view, and now I toggle between the Artist watch face and the Astronomy watch face.

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The Avenue at Bennett Farm is set to welcome Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Rise’n Roll Bakery, two tenants at The Yard that have already signed leases to expand their presence in the Indianapolis area. Two other Yard tenants have signed letters of intent, according to Joe Farr, founder of Carmel-based JDF Development, which is developing the project.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hugh Syme has a wide range of talents as a painter, illustrator, graphic artist, podcast host and musician.

The New Castle resident is EXHIBIT best known for his album covers, including 46 years as art director for the rock band Rush.

Syme, an inductee in the Album Cover Hall of Fame, created Rush’s iconic Starman logo, alSyme though he said he never imagined the band would adopt it as their key brand for decades to come or that it would become so internationally recognizable. In 2015, he published his 276-page signed and numbered book, “Art Of Rush/ Serving A Life Sentence,” dedicated to his three daughters (“my three suns,” as he calls them), and celebrating then-40 years as art director for Rush.

Fishers Arts Council is presenting three exhibits by Syme at The Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers. The January exhibit, “The World at Large,” will feature 13 prints while the February exhibit, “Music and Cover Art,” will feature another 13 prints. In March, the exhibit will conclude with “Music Art of RUSH” with 25 prints exhibited. If COVID-19 protocols allow, a live reception will be held with Syme from 6 to 8 p.m. March 19.

The prints are for sale. Galleries in London, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas are planning exhibits for Syme.

“The music business is not what it was,” he said.

In the age of iTunes, album and CD art is not the same.

“Many of us are feeding off the carcass (of an older era),” he said.

Syme, who was born in Canada, has a studio in New Castle. He moved another studio from Los Angeles to Toronto several years ago because of earthquakes.

“I moved a studio to Toronto because Rush, my oldest and dearest client, was there,” Syme said. “They kept me so busy I was almost commuting between Toronto and Indiana. I love Toronto but I missed my

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daughters and being close by my daughters, so I decided to build a home here in rural Indiana for the price of a driveway in Toronto.

“Two of my daughters are here in New Castle finishing up their master’s degrees.

My youngest daughter, Abbey, is in Indy.

She’s a remarkably talented makeup artist.”

Syme, 68, is working on Rush’s 40th anniversary of commemorative boxsets.

“As each anniversary comes up, I’m called upon to do these boxsets,” he said.

“I jokingly say it’s the gift that keeps on giving. It allows me to go back, better investigate, and with fresh eyes I get to read Neil Peart’s lyrics and revisit the imagery. I can harvest imagery with today’s mindset and today’s skillset and create new art for all the lyrics. It’s been both a challenge and a delight to continue working with the band.”

Peart, the drummer and lyricist for Rush, died at age 67 Jan. 7, 2020 after a threeyear battle with cancer.

Syme said he used to present album covers to the band in person.

“It didn’t matter if it was Rush, Bon Jovi or Whitesnake, it was all in person, so it was part of the pleasure of working with bands directly,” he said.

Now, presentations are done through emails and the internet.

“So, it’s a pretty faceless endeavor now,” he said.

But it used to be a visit to wherever the band was recording. “(Rush record producer) Terry Brown would say we should have you play strings, piano or keyboard on this track,” he said. “So, I’ve had that honor or pleasure of having contributing instrumentals for a band that is known for being pretty militantly private.”

Syme also appeared on albums by Jim McCarty, drummer for the The Yardbirds, and was a member of the Ian Thomas Band for several years.

Syme designed covers for all of Peart’s books, completing what will be Peart’s only posthumous publication, “Sports Cars of the 60’s.” He recently finished illustrating and designing musician Graham Nash’s new children’s book, “Our House.”

“It’s based on the song Graham wrote when he was living with Joni Mitchell,” Syme said.

Syme was living in England as a youngster when the British Invasion hit and he was a fan of The Hollies, where Nash was a member before leaving for Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Syme does a music podcast with John Mellencamp band drummer Dane Clark and live entertainment executive Andy Wilson.

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“Classics in Context: Where are the Women?,” a program through the Center for the Performing Arts, will present Laura Colgate, a violinist and co-founder of Boulanger Initiative, for a Zoom discussion at 7 p.m.

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The completely virtual production of “Pride & Prejudice” will be streamed live from The Tarkington on Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. An on-demand option will be available for viewing starting Feb. 14.

The cast includes Mrs. Bennet: Jennifer Simms; Mr. Bennet: Antoine Demmings; Lizzy: Megan Tiller: Jane/Miss de Burgh: Carly Masterson; Mary/Charlotte Lucas: Frankie Bolda; Lydia/Lady Catherine: Mackenzie Foulks; Miss Bingley/Collins: Kelsey VanVoorst; Bingley/Wickham: Gideon Roark and Mr. Darcy: Matt Kraft.

The version is billed as not-your-grandmother’s Austen. “Pride & Prejudice” for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.

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Address: 4733 E. 126th St., Back right, avocado toast. (Photo by Anna Skinner) Carmel What to get: Challah French toast comes with a choice of bacon or sausage. I Price: $10.50 also tried the build-your-own three-egg omAnna’s take: I hadn’t heard of Rad’s beelet ($12.50) and the avocado toast ($11.50), fore visiting, and so hopefully this review which was loaded with avocado, chorizo, will get the word out. And it is, in fact, rad. an egg and pico de gallo. Rad’s opened A cute, cozy coffee, breakfast and lunch three years ago, shortly after the O’Malia’s spot near 126th Street and Gray Road, Rad’s grocery closed. The name is in honor of chef offers traditional breakfast and lunch meals Josh Hall’s grandfather-in-law, who was with a chef’s take on each item. My favorite named Rad. Rad was a World War II vet who was the Challah French toast. Delicious loved breakfast. with a perfect French toast texture, it

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By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Within the fashion industry, few people have a more discerning eye for “wearable art” than Joan “Lilly” CarFASHION ney, a Carmel resident who has traveled extensively in search of the world’s top art-as-clothing artisans.

Her latest discovery, a Florida-based felt and silk artisan from Kyrgyzstan, happens to be one she is especially excited about.

“I have connected with what I think is the No. 1 felting artist in the world,” said Carney, who operates her own art-as-clothing boutique in her Carmel home. “(Felting) is a really hard process. I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as what this (artist) has.”

The artist is Galina Kostanda-Lambert.

Her creations are handmade women’s clothing and accessories made of felt or silk.

Her most recent pieces are a line of oneof-a-kind felt coats that can be worn four different ways.

Carney is selling the coats from her Carmel store, Lilly’s Wearable Art Studio, in a trunk show for Kostanda-Lambert, whose line also contains vests. Carney conducts similar events for other clothing artisans who can’t sell at shows because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carney agreed to conduct the trunk show for Kostanda-Lambert after traveling to Florida and watching her create a vest, a delicate, meticulous process that took

Joan “Lilly” Carney operates Lilly’s Wearable Art Studio from her Carmel home. (Submitted photo)

about a week.

Coats take considerably longer. There are 40 in the trunk show collection, and no two are alike.

“It’s incredible the amount of work that goes into one coat,” Carney said. “She now has given me those pieces to sell, the fourway coats, which means every coat is a work of art on both sides, so it’s totally different. It’s all felt, and it’s all done with fibers of wool. All kind of work goes into it.

“It’s unbelievable work.”

Carney, who operated Lilly’s Boutique Gallery in Zionsville from 1992 until opening her new store last year in her home, sees customers by appointment only. She follows social distancing and face-covering guidelines when showing collections in her studio. Pricing is discussed during appointments.

“My passion is to help artisans,” Carney said. “Every lady that buys something here wears something unique.”

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‘Imagination Station’ set for free livestream editorial@youarecurrent.com A free presentation of Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam’s “Imagination Station” will be livestreamed at 10:30 DANCE a.m. Jan. 30 from the Center on the Performing Arts’ Facebook and YouTube platforms.

The show is being livestreamed because of safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Imagination Station” is an interactive presentation ideal for introducing the art of dance to children, their parents and grandparents. Viewers can join the Phoenix Rising Dance Company dancers on a trip to a “magical” world created by dancing children.

Unfortunately, all the children have grown up and forgotten how to dance. Since the magical world needs dancing to remain magical, children can use their imaginations to create the sun, wind, rain, flowers, trees and animals.

The performance was created and choreographed by Phoenix Rising Dance Company’s Artistic Director Justin David Sears-Watson. For more, visit phoenixdanceindy.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Docket No. AN-21-5 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, th the 15 day of February, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), to consider a Petition for voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of one (1) Lots known as the Legacy Bible Church property, located at 13490 Hower Rd on the east side of Howe Rd, north of 131st St, also known as parcel 13-11-29-00-00010.001, and consisting of approximately 16.42 acres. The legal description can be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Planning & Zoning Department. The Fishers City Council meeting will be conducted as a VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE MEETING. The public may stream the meeting online at http://tinyurl.com/ FishersCityHall.

A copy of the Petition is on file for examination at the Planning & Zoning Department, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038.

Interested persons may file written suggestions or objections relative to the request with the Planning and Zoning Department at or before said meeting, and/or they may contact Megan Schaefer, Assistant Director with the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-588-1431 prior to the Public Hearing for assistance.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

FISHERS CITY COUNCIL PETITIONER: City of Fishers City Hall 1 Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Annexation: ANX-21-4 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 15th day of February, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), via Virtual / Teleconference Meeting. The meeting agenda, with information on how to access this meeting, will be available online the Friday prior to the meeting date at: https://www.fishers.in.us/AgendaCenter, to consider a Petition for Voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of one (1) lot known as the Wetherill Estates Annexation located east of Cumberland Road with the common address of 10275 Cumberland Road Fishers, IN 46037, consisting of approximately 6.44 acres. The legal description can be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Planning & Zoning Department.

A copy of the Petition is on file for examination with the Planning & Zoning Department located at 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038.

For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us.

Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting and/or they may contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-595-3155 prior to the Public Hearing for assistance.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

FISHERS CITY COUNCIL PETITIONER: City of Fishers City Hall 1 Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL Annexation: ANX-21-3 The Fishers City Council (“Council”) hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 15th day of February, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. (the “Public Hearing”), via Virtual / Teleconference Meeting.

The meeting agenda, with information on how to access this meeting, will be available online the Friday prior to the meeting date at: https://www.fishers.in.us/AgendaCenter, to consider a Petition for Voluntary Annexation (the “Petition”) of one (1) lot known as the Summerfield Annexation located south of E 136th Street with the common address of 11137 E 136th Street Fishers, IN 46038, consisting of approximately 5.1 acres. The legal description can be found at the Fishers City Hall in the Planning & Zoning Department.

A copy of the Petition is on file for examination with the Planning & Zoning Department located at 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana, 46038.

For those interested in providing public comment, the City of Fishers has established an online form to submit your comment(s), which will be read during the meeting. This form can be found at www.fishers.in.us.

Alternatively, written comments, e-mails, and/or questions about the project request may be provided to the department contact prior to the public hearing meeting and/or they may contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 317-595-3155 prior to the Public Hearing for assistance.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Petition, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-specified time and place. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

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Pandora’s can of worms Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt When it comes to streaming radio services, I prefer Pandora over Amazon Music.

You see, Pandora offers deep cuts while Amazon plays mostGRAMMAR GUY ly predictable hits.

Even though I’m an Amazon Prime member and benefit from no commercials, I opt for the advertisement-laden Pandora radio. What can I say?

I like Pandora’s algorithm better.

I didn’t mean to open up a can of worms about streaming radio services. Or is it opening up Pandora’s box? Let’s get to the bottom of this, shall we?

According to the dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Pandora’s box is “a source of many troubles” or “something that will lead to many problems.” According to the Ancient Greek tale, some evil wedding guest gave a character called Pandora a box as a wedding gift, but Pandora was not to open it. Curiosity got the better of poor Pandora, and she opened the box, the result of which unleashed sickness, death and all sorts of evil into the world.

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up a can of worms” is uncertain, imagine you’re going fishing in the 1950s. You’ll need some bait, so you head over to the neighborhood bait and tackle shop, where you purchase a can of worms. This can of worms is nothing to worry about — that is — until you open it. Once you open the can of worms, all the wiggly, slimy, tangled-up mess of worms try to get out of the can.

It’s like trying to put already-squeezed toothpaste back into a tube.

Both “taking the lid off Pandora’s box” and “opening up a can of worms” are precarious situations, but there is a difference between the two. When you open up a can of worms, you attempt to solve one difficult problem which leads to even more difficult problems. When you take the lid off, or open, Pandora’s box, you unleash an evil that can’t be undone. There is no “CTRL + Z” for Pandora’s box.

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

Inside the Madrassa of Sultan Hasan in Cairo. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Cairo’s mosque/madrassa Commentary by Don Knebel The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hasan is one of the most popular buildings in Cairo.

It is named for a ruler who may TRAVEL have given his life for it.

In A.D. 640., Muslim forces overwhelmed Christians holding out in the Babylon Fortress, built by the Romans along the Nile River in about 30 B.C. The conquerors established their capital near the fortress. In 969, the Fatimids conquered Egypt and built a new city north of the fortress, now known as Cairo, to be their capital.

When the Mamluks took control of Egypt in 1250, they maintained Cairo as their capital.

By 1340, Cairo, with a population estimated at 500,000, was the center of Islamic learning and trade and the world’s largest city outside of China.

In 1347, 12-year-old Al-Nasir Hasan, a Mamluk, became sultan of Egypt. He was deposed in a coup in 1351 and held under house arrest, providing him an opportunity to study Islamic theology. When Hasan regained the throne in 1355, he demolished two palaces built by his father near the Cai-

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Because of his perceived prolificacy, Al-Nasir Hasan was assassinated by confidants in 1361 and the project was carried on by his aides. When completed in 1363, the mosque/ madrassa was more than 1,600 feet long, with an entry portal almost 125 feet high.

Contemporary reports labeled it one of the world’s most impressive buildings, even rivaling the pyramids of Giza. The madrassa, which is open to the public, is one of the most colorful examples of Islamic architecture anywhere.

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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 more than an Office Manager, we are looking for someone 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.

This position is responsible for the activities related to office operations; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of an incoming project and day to day office functions.

TO APPLY Clevernest Inc. 240 W. Carmel Drive Carmel IN 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100; www.clevernest.com

Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Anderson 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.

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate is professional entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion, and day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision. APPLY AT Clevernest Inc. 240 W. Carmel Drive In 46032 tom@clevernest.com, 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

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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SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Upscale hotel and spa for dogs in Carmel seeks additional staff:

2021 VIRTUAL TEACHERS RECRUITMENT FAIR Elementary: Monday, March 1 Secondary: Tuesday, March 2 5:00-7:00pm

www.msdwt.k12.in.us

To RSVP and for questions: mmartin@msdwt.k12.in.us

We are seeking excellent candidates for our front desk.

Greetings our guest, answering the phones, making appointments for hotel, daycare and grooming. Also, some general cleaning.

Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client satisfaction driven, detail oriented, professional and dog loving candidates.

Full time or part time positions available If you meet the criteria, we want to hear from you. Email your resume to: Kim@happydoghotelandspa.com

WHY MSDWT? International Baccalaureate • Teaching at all grade levels!

Competitive Salary • $45,000 beginning teacher salary & full benefit package!

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46240 COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience.

Pay starting at $16/hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ ctcarmel.com

ESSENTIAL WORKERS NEEDED FORKLIFT OPERATORS Starting @ $17.50hr Benefits after 30 days PTO and Vacation after 90 days Bi-weekly Incentive Program 401k matching after 1 year Call 765-482-2653 to apply www.uscold.com

International Montessori School, Inc. 2150 West 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 575-8733 www.intlmontessori.com

Please call to schedule a PRIVATE SCHOOL TOUR Now Enrolling Preschool, Kindergarten & Lower Elementary Students For Fall 2021-2022 School Year A unique and warm place for children ages 3-9 years providing quality Montessori education, including exposure to diverse cultures, languages, art, music, and more.

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