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Fishers woman helps her husband navigate late-stage Alzheimer’s

By Chris Bavender news@currentgeist.com Bob and Dee Husselbee met on a blind date their senior year of high school.

“His cousin and my good FAMILY friend were dating, and they fixed us up, and then I asked him to my prom and that was the start of it,” Dee said.

They dated for a little more than three years before getting married. They will celebrate their 62nd anniversary in June and their 83rd birthdays in July.

But life is different these days. Dee spends her time at their Fishers home caring for Bob, who has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

“He is now getting into the severe stage.

It’s more advanced,” Dee said. “Some days I don’t know what to expect. The busiest time is the morning. He physically is able to still take a shower and shave and brush his teeth. But I have to prod him on and on and on, ‘The next thing you do is this, and the next thing is this.’ Fortunately, he is still ambulatory, but he does need a lot of help.”

It all started in 2010 when Bob was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment — an early stage of memory loss or other loss of cognitive ability in individuals who maintain the ability to independently perform most activities of daily living. It can be a precursor to Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

“MCI is a clinical diagnosis representing a doctor’s best professional judgment about the reason for a person’s symptoms,” said Natalie Sutton, executive director of Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter. “To diagnose MCI, physicians conduct a review of the patient’s medical history and use patient questionnaires, clinical exams and brief assessments to evaluate memory and thinking, such as changes in reasoning, problem solving, planning, naming and comprehension.”

Bob’s symptoms started gradually.

“I noticed he was starting to have a couple of problems, like one time watching something on TV regarding Halloween and he asked me if it came before or after Thanksgiving,” Dee said. “Other little things like trouble balancing the checkbook that just started to build more and more and progressively increased.”

According to a survey in the annual Alzheimer’s Association Report, more than

Bob and Dee Husselbee met on a blind date their senior year of high school. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

80 percent of Americans have little or no awareness of MCI. This year’s special report was the first time it examined both public and primary care physicians’ understanding of real-world awareness, diagnosis and treatment of MCI and MCI attributed to Alzheimer’s disease in the United States.

“The first thing people should know is that MCI is not a part of the normal aging process. In normal aging, a person may occasionally forget names and words and misplace things,” Sutton said. “With mild cognitive impairment, the person frequently forgets conversations and information that one would ordinarily remember, such as appointments and other planned events.

“People should also understand how common MCI is. It is estimated 12 percent to 18 percent of people ages 60 or older have MCI.” Dee and Bob moved from Illinois to Fishers in 2013 to be close to their two daughters and five grandchildren. Having family nearby to help has been important to the couple.

“For example, I am in a book club, so one daughter comes to stay with Bob. And I am in water volleyball so I take Bob to my other daughter’s (home), so that’s nice that I can do things,” Dee said. “In fact, last summer our grandson Brady who is 13 now would come and stay with Bob for me while I did things. It was really sweet. He would plan the day, what they were going to do. He would make him lunch. It was really neat to see him do that.”

Dee said although there are some bad days, overall, she considers herself fortunate.

“I just feel like with any other disease it could be a lot worse. I think Bob has a kind, generous temperament. He is easy even though you have to tell him things over and over,” she said. “Some days are challenging but with the great support of family and friends and neighbors, we are managing well.”

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Police investigate homicide, unidentified body found in Lawrence news@geistcurrent.com The Lawrence Police Dept. is investigating the death of a person found in the woods near Trilobi Drive and Lee Road. A post-mortem examCRIME ination revealed the person, an unidentified middle-aged adult male, died from a single gunshot wound.

LPD was notified of the death when a person walk-

ing their dog in the area of Trilobi Drive and Lee Road discovered the body around 2:30 p.m. March 17. A press release from LPD stated the body appeared to have been recently placed in the area and deliberately covered with leaves.

The dead person did not have identification, and efforts are under way to determine the person’s identity. The person didn’t have any distinguishing tattoos.

The investigation is being conducted by Lawrence police detectives, the Marion County Coroner’s Office and the Marion County Forensic Services Agency.

Anyone who may have observed suspicious activity, a vehicle parked in the Lee Road and Trilobi Drive area overnight March 16 through March 17 or who may have any additional information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 317-262-8477.

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Fishers council denies Bel Canto multi-family development

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Fishers City Council members unanimously voted against a request by Bel Canto Asset Growth Fund to GOVERNMENT rezone 24 acres at the southeast quadrant of 136th Street and Cyntheanne Road from commercial use to multi-family use.

A 292-unit multi-family development called The Cottages was proposed by Bel Canto for the area.

The area was zoned for neighborhood-focused commercial uses, and the Fishers 2040 comprehensive plan identified the area as commercial as well. When the development was first proposed, many residents in the surrounding neighborhoods of Hunters Run, Britton Falls and Barrington Estates remonstrated against the proposal. Most wanted commercial development in the area

and were concerned about increased traffic and density for schools within the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district.

When surveyed, 64 percent of nearby residents indicated commercial was the best fit for the area.

Steve Hardin, an attorney with Faegre Drinker representing the Bel Canto development, said Bel Canto wants to propose development at a new site in the future.

“They appreciate the opportunity to be able to meet people as they went along in the process,” Hardin said. “Hopefully, this brought to light that this intersection merits a relook from a comprehensive plan, land use and planning perspective.”

Fishers City Council President Todd Zimmerman said the proposal generated good conversation and an opportunity for the council to further discuss development in northeast Fishers.

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What are your qualifications for this office? I’ve been involved in Hamilton County for 15 years. I’ve served as precinct committeeman, convention delegate, 2012 Governor’s Campaign County Coordinator and policy leader, and on the county council. On the county level I’ve led on fiscal

issues resulting in a AAA bond rating, Indiana’s lowest county tax rate, and started an efficiency study with other county leaders.

I’m the only candidate in this race that has put in this much work and leadership in our community.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Education, support for law enforcement in the era of defund the police and pushing back against radical federal policies that are pushed on the states through the power of purse strings.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? I am the only candidate to hold local office and the only one that has proven leadership skills pertinent to our community. I have a proven track record on standing up to special interests under immense pressure when protecting my constituents and will do the same at the statehouse. I am the only candidate with a financial and business background in the private sector which gives me a unique perspective on potential legislation.

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I want to see Indiana continue to be family-friendly, business-friendly and as prosperous as possible. I see doing this by eliminating regulatory burdens and keeping

taxes as low as possible. I will encourage excellence in education and parent access to curriculum. I support law enforcement and punishment of criminals.

What are your qualifications for this office? I served as a presidential appointee as chief of staff and a senior advisor in the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, with a $1.4 billion budget and 175 employees. I worked for the International Atomic Energy Agency as a consultant to the director general. I have worked in energy policy and have had my own consulting business for over 15 years. My family and I lived in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Indiana as well as Toronto, Canada and a short time in Vienna, Austria. All of these experiences have taught me how policies in different states and countries can impact Continued on Page 7

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What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Promoting business friendly policy, meaning low taxes and only common-sense regulations.

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City: Fishers Immediate family: Wife, Ann; six sons, Nathan, Gabe, Eric, Zach, Ben and Jon; and daughter, Sarah.

Previous political experience: I have worked as a vice precinct committeeman for 12 years under Rick Fain in Delaware 7.

Website: Nix4Indiana.com Why do you want to run for office? The timing is right for me. I could not have pur-

sued this when we were raising our seven children. I was focused on my business full time and generating the needed income to raise the family. Now that we are empty nesters and things have slowed down, I am ready to seek this state representative seat.

What are your qualifications for this office? I’m a business owner, married 47 years to my high school sweetheart, raised seven children, have 22 grandchildren. I’m a patriot. Having a successful business, marriage and family come from devoted hard work. I’ll bring that commitment to the Statehouse.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Faith, family, freedom. Government needs to respect our constitutional rights and stay out of whether we can go to church, run our business, and, yes, parents have plenty to say about what their children are taught in school.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? I’m not a politician!

VICTORIA GARCIA WILBURN (DEMOCRAT) Age: 40 Education: Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy- Boston University, Master and Doctor of Health Science-University of Indianapolis Wilburn Occupation: Assistant Professor and Community Engaged Scholar School of Health & Human Sciences IUPUI City: Indianapolis Family: Christopher (husband), Isabella (daughter), Anya (daughter), Jude (son) Previous political experience: Hoosier Women Forward Class 4 (20212022 Cohort) Indiana General Assembly Senate Bill 162 Indianapolis, February 2019, Invited Expert Testimony “Chronic Pain Management” Website: wilburnforindiana.com What are your qualifications for this office? As an assistant professor at IUPUI and a community engaged researcher, I bring community members and partners together to solve complex problems and improve public health outcomes. This work requires collective listening, gathering evidence and data and seeking broad input from stake-

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Purdue-bound guard caps stellar WHS career with regional run

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School boys basketball coach Shane Sumpter has always known what a special talent he has had in Braden Smith.

“In my opinion, in the sectional he showed he was the best player in Indiana,” Sumpter said. “It’s the toughest sectional in the state, and we had to go through Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern and Carmel. We played Carmel three years in a row in the sectional final and finally got over the hump. To do what Braden did, and all on a broken foot, was simply amazing.”

The 6-foot senior point guard, who will play for Purdue University next season, contributed 22 points, seven assists and seven rebounds March 5 in the Shamrocks’ 59-54 victory over defending Class 4A state champion Carmel in the sectional final. The sectional championship was the first ever for Westfield’s boys basketball team.

“It was awesome to be a part of that,” said Smith, whose team beat Homestead in the regional opener before losing to Kokomo

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Smith said many WHS graduates came out to support the team and said how much it meant to them to see the team go so far.

“It’s always been our goal to win the sectional,” Smith said. “It was not just the sectional, even though it’s the first one ever. It was to go farther and farther. That was the

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Braden Smith helped lead the WHS boys basketball team to its first sectional title in school history. (Photo courtesy of Ginny Smith)

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Smith missed several games with a bro-

ken left foot suffered Jan. 21. Smith, who had surgery on that same foot in July 2021, returned to play just before the sectional. In the three sectional games, he made 28 of 40 shots from the field.

Westfield, which finished 22-7, had lost to Fishers by 25 points when Smith was sidelined during the regular season. Smith had 28 points and 10 assists as the Shamrocks turned the table with a 62-44 sectional victory. He then had 22 points in a 77-50 rout of HSE, avenging an early season loss. The 22 victories broke the previous school record of 18, which Westfield had tied in 2021.

Smith said his leadership, along with the other seven seniors, was crucial to winning the title.

Smith, an Indiana Mr. Basketball candidate, is resting his foot so it can heal. He doesn’t plan to play again until he reports to Purdue this summer.

“My main goal is to be 100 percent healthy when I go to Purdue,” said Smith, who doesn’t yet know if he’ll play for the Indiana All-Stars against Kentucky.

Smith, the school’s all-time leading scorer, averaged 18.3 points and six assists per game. He averaged 22 points as a junior.

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Mt. Vernon recognizes teachers, staff news@geistcurrent.com Each year, Mt. Vernon Community School Corp. partners with the Mt. Vernon Education EDUCATION Foundation to recognize a Teacher of the Year and Staff of the Year in each building. Staff members rate nominees on the qualities of dedication, team player, caring, student-centered, lifelong learner and innovator.

Each teacher and staff member winner also receives $500 as a part of the Ryan Fry Excellence in Education Award.

Ryan Fry Excellence in Education Award creators Jill Prefontaine and her husband, Kevin, will recognize one District Teacher of the Year and one District Staff Member of the Year with a $2,500 award at the April 23 Mt. Vernon Education Foundation Gala.

The Teacher of the Year and Staff of the Year for each building recently were selected and are: Mt. Comfort Elementary School: • Teacher of the Year: Dianne Grannan • Staff of the Year: Brittany Lenk McCordsville Elementary School: • Teacher of the Year: Michelle Anderson • Staff of the Year: Diane Rafert Fortville Elementary School: • Teacher of the Year: Brittany Webber • Staff of the Year: Shanda Jouppi Mt. Vernon Middle School: • Teacher of the Year: D’Lee Rush • Staff of the Year: Jay Jones Mt. Vernon High School: • Teacher of the Year: Jordan Gerbsch • Staff of the Year: Kelly Fleming Administration/Preschool: • Teacher of the Year: Lindsay Sall • Staff of the Year: Tracy Furnas

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Fishers council unanimously approves social worker position

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

Mayor Scott Fadness said employment for the position is contingent on the grant.

Human Resources Director Ethan Lee described The Fishers Health Dept. could soon add a sothe position as someone who would triage pacial worker to its team. tients needing mental health services At the and coordinate care with other agencies, HEALTH DEPARTMENT March 21 such as the Fishers Fire Dept. or the FishFishers City ers Police Dept.

Council meeting, councilors unanimously “Imagine a scenario where they go on a approved a request to amend the 2022 911 call and someone is suicidal,” Fadness salary ordinance to create a social worksaid. “Police and fire are well equipped to er position under the health department. deal with the emergency situation, but Fadness The position is fully grant funded and has when they leave, the social worker will no impact on the city’s payroll budget. follow up, get them the help they need. It’s really “My concern is if we approve this based on all that case follow-up that prevents us from a grant and all of a sudden, whoops, next year having to go back there, lights and sirens, for the there is no grant, are we firing somebody?” Coun- same issues.” cil President Todd Zimmerman said.

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Fishers Police Corps offering scholarship — The Fishers Police Corps is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a high school senior residing in Fishers planning a career in law enforcement. Applications are available online at FisherPoliceCorps.org/scholarship and are due by March 29. The Fishers Police Corps is an alumni membership group composed of people who have completed the Fishers Citizens Police Academy course. Its purpose is to support the Fishers Police Foundation and the Fishers Police Dept.

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Lawrence seeks solution to stormwater, flooding issues

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com A 4-foot-wide ditch runs the length of Robert Schlafer’s Lawrence home on Rainbow Lane. It is always filled with stagnant water, which is sometimes several feet deep, even during dry spells.

But standing water is only one issue Schlafer deals with because of the area’s poor stormwater infrastructure.

When Schlafer built and moved into his home in 2019, he was aware of some flooding issues but wasn’t overly concerned because of a comprehensive plan outlined by the city to fix the problems. Yet a few years later, the problems haven’t been resolved.

The Lawrence Common Council and the City of Lawrence are working on a funding plan to improve stormwater infrastructure throughout the city. In 2003, the cities of Lawrence, Speedway, Beech Grove and Southport entered a memorandum of understanding with Marion County, in which Marion County would collect stormwater fees from those cities, then use those fees for projects within those cities.

“They would take care of all stormwater projects throughout Marion County, with the understanding that any fees Lawrence residents paid were used for City of Lawrence projects,” Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier said. “That didn’t happen, so we got way behind (on stormwater projects).”

The City of Lawrence has since separated from the memorandum and established its own stormwater fund. Lawrence began collecting fees last year.

“Nothing has been done for 20-plus years.

Infrastructure was left unattended for a couple decades,” Collier said.

When much of the stormwater infrastructure was installed in the 1950s and ‘60s, pipes were a quarter- to a half-inch wide, which could accommodate roughly 1 inch of rainfall. But Lawrence occasionally sees 2 to 3 inches of rainfall at a time, causing more stress on the system.

Collier estimates Lawrence will collect roughly $1.8 million in stormwater fees annually. The funds must be used for stormwater projects.

“It’s important for us to have money in that stormwater fund so we can do like

Flooding is common on Rainbow Lane in Lawrence. Water often covers the road. (Photo courtesy of City of Lawrence)

geted for stormwater repairs. The council is expected to vote on using ARPA funds for stormwater projects at its April 4 meeting.

Denney said the council will then likely allocate stormwater funds for the $7.8 million in various stormwater projects at its April 20 meeting.

Lawrence resident Robert Schlafer crouches near the ditch in front of his home. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

most other cities and towns in central Indiana and use that money as capital to go seek a bond,” Collier said.

Roughly $12 million of stormwater improvements are needed, especially on the west side of Lawrence, according to the city’s public works department. Projects include new ditches, new pipes and new stormwater sewers.

Lawrence proposed a $12 million bond last year to fund 12 stormwater projects, which was rejected by the common council.

The city revised its request and eliminated seven projects and proposed an $8 million bond at a March council meeting. But the council denied the request and proposes using a portion of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds and stormwater fees to pay for the projects.

Common council member and finance committee chair Shawn Denney said the council expects to vote on allocating ARPA funds for stormwater projects at its April 4 meeting. Denney said the timeline to complete the projects with a bond was four to five years. He said the projects can be completed in the same time frame without issuing a bond.

The council plans to complete $7.8 million of stormwater projects through 2024. Collier estimates the amount of work to increase annually as more infrastructure fails.

“Regardless of which way it went, if we looked at bonds or different funding for the project, the entire process would take four to five years, regardless of how it was funded,” Denney said. “There will be other projects after this round of funding goes through.”

Each year through 2024, $1.4 million will be spent from the stormwater fund. The council wants to use $3.6 million from ARPA funds. If all the money is spent, that still leaves roughly $3 million in projects to be addressed after 2024.

“That could be a bond or a short-term bank note,” Denney said. “After these projects are done, the (stormwater) funds still need to be available to do other projects.”

Collier is concerned that if the city doesn’t issue bonds for the projects at the same time, more projects will arise in the time it takes to fix existing issues.

Denney said the council and the mayor agreed on the spending plan for the city’s ARPA allocation, including the portion tar-

ON THE COVER: Lawrence resident Robert Schlafer stands in the ditch in front of his home. It is always full of water, even during dry spells. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

HEALTH CONCERNS Robert Schlafer said the ditch in his front yard is a breeding ground for mosquitos. He said the Marion County Health Dept. often takes samples of mosquito larva. Because of the soft ground, while mowing the ditch — which is Schlafer’s responsibility — the mower flipped and landed on top of him. He was not injured, as the mower shut down when it flipped. Another time, while wearing rubber boots, he stepped in the water and the mud was so deep it sucked his boot in.

When the ground later hardened, the boot was buried, and Schlafer hasn’t seen it since.

Schlafer said sometimes during heavy rains, his neighbors can’t leave their house because the water reaches the front door.

“This is a health and safety concern,” Schlafer said.

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In accounting parlance, LIFO is a methodology of selling the most recently produced goods first – last in, first out. The reasons why, or why not, and what it might do for the business employing the method are varied but generally works in an inflationary period.

One can figure out without much consideration that its opposite, FIFO, first in, first out, demands that adherents sell whatever came into inventory first before selling anything else.

In some cases, the approach required seems clear. Bananas, for example, should be rotated such that those brought in yesterday are offered for sale before any that were brought in today, FIFO. The smart grocer rotates produce to ensure the longest shelf life possible for each item. But the choice isn’t always quite so obvious.

Each day, emails, voicemails, texts, calls, U.S. mail and countless other medium pour in around the clock. From the deluge, a pile is formed. FIFO makes sense to ensure that needs are addressed in a fair and attentive way. Still, LIFO also intuitively jibes as it requires that any important matters that have arisen are not overlooked.

With neither a standout winner, we work to triage from both ends, grading each incoming encounter through filters.

Some become first pass, top priority. Others are second pass, top priority. Rounds continue until the stack is depleted.

So, what happens to those that never become a top priority on any pass? And what happens to those senders offended that they are seemingly important one day but not another? An empty inbox makes everything first pass. A full box requires discretion. Could someone who seems highly attentive to us simply be bored and someone apparently disinterested is more committed but overwhelmed?

Fans, I’ve accomplished the impossible. I attended two social events in a row, on the same day. Voluntarily. I know! Me! The introvert who can’t wait for her last kid to fly the coop and lives for boring, quiet Saturdays. The gal whose dream vacation is a solo trip to a B-grade Caribbean all-inclusive for Eastern Europeans who don’t speak English. Truly unbelievable! Here’s what happened.

The first get-together wasn’t technically a big deal for me. I met up with two women whom I’ve known for almost 30 years, introduced by our now spouses, a trio of former high school besties. Over quesadillas and margaritas, we laughed, reminisced and compared the latest in our aging bodies’ ailments, with wrinkly neck skin and pre-cancerous “freckles” topping the list. I don’t go out often (see first paragraph), but when I do, lazy lunches with friends are usually enjoyable.

The second, however, surprised even me. My husband, Doo, and I were invited last minute to a local Irish pub to hang with our old neighbors and celebrate bagpiping firemen (or something like that). Initially, I was a hard pass, knowing that a crazy bar with loud humans was exactly the opposite of what I’d want after my ladies’ date, but after leaving the restaurant, I figured, why not? Everyone cheered when I arrived, including Doo, though he lost a bet because I actually showed. I only stayed an hour and fake-sipped a shot of Jameson, but I did it! I survived a boisterous crowd on a rainy afternoon with strange men walking around in kilts and only one working toilet.

Look at me being social! Twice in one day.

Peace out.

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

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Fond farewell to a dear friend Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

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I lost a friend and colleague this week.

I visited Carl Finchum the day before he passed. The bond between a HUMOR photographer and a reporter is like a marriage, with some ups and downs as well as zooms and pans.

Our working relationship lasted a decade, and much of the success I had during those years was because of Carl’s expertise at his job, his flexibility with my method of reporting and my erratic style. He was a true professional.

At his funeral, the eulogies included remembrances about Carl’s faith, his passion for cars and his love of Laurel and Hardy. I had no idea about that last part. I wanted to share some favorite memories, but time ran out and the service ended.

Here’s my fondest recollection: We were doing a remote shoot on Meridian Street near WISH-TV at the old advertising agency Caldwell Van Riper (CVR). They were promoting upcoming Pacers games.

CVR was next door to WRTV (Channel 6), a fierce competitor with my station (Channel 8). My beagle companion, Barney, accompanied me on every shoot, and he was always escaping and running away while I did my segments.

That morning we taped on the front lawn of CVR, so I tied Barney’s leash to a flagpole.

As always, he managed to get loose. Carl was in position, pointing the camera at me, ready to go live. He never knew what I was going to do. And neither did I.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Barney had wandered over to the Channel 6 front lawn and was sniffing the signage.

Carl saw Barney as well and realized that the sign was just too easy a target for a beagle. I motioned to Carl to pan his camera over to Barney, who I knew was about to leave his mark on the WRTV logo. Carl thought this was an unwise thing to do, No. 1, because it would showcase a competitor, and No. 2…well, let’s just leave it at No. 1 for now, although I was pretty sure Barney would leave No. 2, as well. Carl shook his head “no,” fearing that both of us would get in serious trouble if the boss saw this.

Finally, live on camera, I said, “I’m asking Carl to show what Barney is doing and I want our general manager to know I take total blame for this.” Carl shrugged his shoulders, flashed a huge – DICK WOLFSIE grin and panned over just in time to catch Barney in the act. No, both of the acts.

Back at the studio, I said to Carl, “I think we are in deep doo-doo.” Carl burst out laughing: “Yeah,” he said, “just like the Channel 6 sign.”

Later, a note from the boss. “Funniest thing I have ever seen. You guys are a great team.” Yes, we were. Like Laurel and Hardy.

Carl was in position, pointing the camera at me, ready to go live. He never knew what I was going to do. And neither did I.

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Tiny things lead to big problems Commentary by Dr. Terry Layman A smile. A sigh. A decimal point. A nail in a tire. On the surface, these all sound like little things, but if they COLON CANCER go unnoticed, they cause big problems.

The little things truly matter. This is especially true in our fight to prevent colon cancer. Taking the time to prep for and complete a colonoscopy procedure sometimes feels like more trouble than it’s worth. It might feel like another little thing you can push back on your to-do list. Yet, colon cancer will impact about 1 out of every 24 individuals in their lifetime. It’s also the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., resulting in about 50,000 deaths in the U.S. every year.

But this isn’t a “gloom and doom” message — colon cancer is almost completely preventable.

This is where the little things come in.

Colon cancer almost always starts as tiny mushroom-looking, pre-cancerous growths called “polyps” which, over a five- to 10-year period, may evolve into cancer. Fortunately, these can be easily removed during a colonoscopy. So, a colonoscopy not only serves as a cancer screening technique, but also a cancer prevention technique. I think of it as preventive maintenance rather than a cancer screening. There are other simple steps

you can also take for colon cancer preventive maintenance, such as moderating alcohol consumption, eating less red meat and maintaining a healthy weight.

As we roll through Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March, I encourage everyone over 45 years of age to consider getting screened. Screening for colon cancer can take on many forms or strategies, including: • A colonoscopy, imaging or specific stool testing.

• Have a conversation with your health care provider to determine a screening and prevention strategy that works best for you.

And for my clinical colleagues out there, this is a good time for you to highlight another little thing to the patients you see this month. The United States Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF recently moved the colon cancer screening age down from 50 to 45. So, start those conversations a little earlier.

Dr. Terry Layman is the senior vice president and corporate medical director of Marathon Health. He is a board-certified family physician with more than 20 years of experience as a primary care provider. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and is also a member of the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

DISPATCHES Watermelon health benefits — Not only is watermelon a refreshing summer treat, it is packed full of health benefits, including: 1. Vitamin C boosts immunity.

2. The high water content helps detoxify the body.

3. The antioxidants protect the skin, reduce inflammation and regulate pH levels.

4. Beta carotene boosts eye health.

5. The low calorie count helps with weight management.

Source: Naturalon.com Manicures and radiation — Both the ultraviolet (UV) lamps and the LED lamps used in nail salons to speed-dry nails emit UV radiation. Although they present only a moderate UV risk factor, much lower than tanning beds, the exposure adds up over time. If you get manicures regularly, you may want to apply sunscreen to your hands before using the lamps.

Healthier bread — Like it or not, bread just isn’t that good for you, especially white bread. Even though whole grain bread is a better option, it is still low in nutrients.

Now, though, there is a healthy bread substitute. Called Barely Bread, it’s a soy-, yeast- and gluten-free, paleo-friendly bread substitute that actually tastes a lot like real bread. The texture isn’t identical to regular bread, but it is close. Available online or at Whole Foods, it’s worth trying.

Source: MSN.com Home DNA test concerns — Home DNA tests such as AncestryDNA and 23andMe are becoming very popular and, unfortunately, creating a lot of stress for people. You may see a result that you have gene mutations putting you at risk for various diseases. Before panicking, consult a doctor. Often, the test results don’t give a complete picture that accounts for all other risk factors.

Become a volunteer today Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team.

Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org. You can also scan the QR code to download an application.

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SmartAsset recently released its eighth annual Best Value Colleges study. SmartAsset is a financial technolEDUCATION ogy company headquartered in New York. SmartAsset’s new analysis compared institutions across five metrics, including scholarships, starting salary, tuition, living costs and retention rate to determine the colleges with the best value in Indiana.

Purdue University’s main campus in West Lafayette topped the list with an average scholarships and grants figure of $10,213,

starting salary of $66,500, college tuition of $9,992, student living costs of $12,830, student retention rate of 93 percent and college education value index of 74.71.

Following Purdue were University of Notre Dame, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana University Bloomington, IUPUI, DePauw University, Trine University, Valparaiso University, Indiana Wesleyan University and University of Southern Indiana.

To view the full study or see an interactive map, visit smartasset.com/student-loans/ student-loan-calculator#Indiana.

DISPATCHES The Farmers Bank names Ashley Roose as new mortgage loan officer — The Farmers Bank recently announced Ashley Roose has been named as a mortgage loan officer.

Roose began her employment with The Farmers Bank on Dec. 1, 2010, as a teller/ customer service representative at the Noblesville office, where she also served as Assistant Branch Manager. She most recently served as branch manager at the Fishers office. Roose lives in Noblesville with her husband and their son.

F.C. Tucker stats — Noblesville’s residential real estate market continued to heat up in February, as prices increased, and homes left the market faster. According to F.C. Tucker Company, homes in Noblesville sold 13 days, or 46.4 percent faster than this time last year. The average sale price for a home in Noblesville increased to $363,535, up 18.1 percent. The average price per square foot also increased compared to February 2021, up 25.5 percent to $171.29.

Stocks that benefit from rising inflation – The last time the annual inflation rate topped 2.5 percent was 2011, when it hit 3 percent. Rising costs can eat into profits for some companies, and that can push up interest rates, which hurts bond prices and tends to pull investors away from stocks, depressing those prices. Cushion the effects of swelling inflation by investing in companies that benefit from global economic expansion and rising prices. Good candidates can be found in the materials and industrial sectors, such as: • Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), the world’s

largest copper miner, will see stronger profits due to a 60 percent jump since last spring in the price of copper. Recent share price: $24.63.

• Caterpillar (CAT) is a global leader in producing heavy machinery. Rising commodity prices will lead Caterpillar’s customers, ranging from industrial metal-mining firms to agricultural companies, to buy more of Caterpillar’s excavators, backhoes and bulldozers. Recent share price: $180.96.

• Cummins (CMI), this century-old company will see demand rise for diesel engines that power big-rig trucks and trains used to haul commodities and other goods.

Recent share price: $224.31.

Source: BottomLineInc. Hiring a tax professional – In most states, including Indiana, tax preparers do not have to meet any licensing standards, so you need to do your homework if you plan to hire a professional to do your taxes. Ask about any professional certifications, such as a CPA or Enrolled Agent. Find out what your recourse against the preparer is if you get audited and penalties are assessed.

Finally, ask for references and check them out.

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Escape to Bloomington for a weekend getaway Commentary by Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

‘HELLO, DOLLY!’ “Hello, Dolly!” is set to run March 31 to May 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

Thousands of Indiana University alum live in Hamilton County, but Bloomington is more than simply a “college TRAVEL town.” It’s also a weekend vacation destination. Activities can include visiting Oliver Winery, seeing live music at The Bluebird, exploring myriad dining options and browsing shops around downtown square.

VANESSA WILLIAMS Singer/actress Vanessa Williams’ concert is set for 8 p.m. April 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

LIVE AT THE CENTER The Live at the Center series will feature Native World at 7:30 p.m. March 31 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Admission is $5 and there is a free livestream. To register for the livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.

WHERE TO GO: Visitors would be remiss to skip a visit to Oliver Winery, 200 East Winery Rd. Oliver Winery was established in 1972 by William Oliver Sr. He was a tax law professor at IU Bloomington who played a key role in changing state laws regarding wine sales. His efforts led to the passing of the Indiana Small Winery Act in 1971, which allows people to taste wine on-site where it’s made. That was not permitted prior to the legislation.

Oliver Winery features a vineyard, a winery and a storefront. It is the 28th-largest winery in the nation and is the oldest and largest in Indiana. It also is the largest winery in the U.S. that isn’t on the West Coast.

Tastings are available at the bar, but I suggest reserving a guided tasting in the wine cellar for $21.60 per person. Upgrade the experience with a wine flight tasting plate with cheeses and other delicacies for $6.98 per person.

During the wine tasting, a staff member will walk you through a guided tasting of a pre-selected variety of either Oliver’s dry or sweet wines. It’s a fun, hour-long wine boot camp, and you learn the five “S’s” of tasting wine — sight, swirl, smell, sip and savor.

In the evening, especially if visiting on a weekend, be sure to swing by The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St. The Bluebird is a rock club the features cover bands and sometimes karaoke. Hairbangers Ball, an ’80s cover band, was performing when I visited, and the music was rocking loud enough to make my bones vibrate. There is plenty of bar space and dancing space,

Visiting The Bluebird for live music is a must when staying in Bloomington over a weekend.

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is a used bookstore with everything from traditional used books to antique and rare selections.

WHERE TO EAT:

The Graduate Hotel has a “Stranger Things”themed room available for reservation.

and the exposed brick archways throughout the building add a cozy touch.

WHERE TO SHOP: There are countless adorable boutiques and shops on Bloomington’s downtown square. There’s a store for any style, whether you’re looking for a plant shop, a clothing boutique or something a little more retro like a record store or a used book shop. I stopped by Landlocked Music, a record store at 115 S. Walnut St. Thousands of records are for sale throughout the store, ranging in genres.

Before COVID-19, the store presented live shows once a month, but they haven’t yet returned. For lovers of all things old and literary, I suggest stopping by Caveat Emptor, 112 N. Walnut St. Caveat Emptor

Bloomington offers all sorts of dining options spanning culture and diet requirements. At the Table with Anna columns will follow this story with details on a few spots, so keep an eye out for those. They run the gamut from a nice dinner out to a cozy breakfast at a local favorite.

WHERE TO STAY: IU alum might have fond memories of dormitory rooms or other college housing, but when visiting Bloomington for the weekend, there’s no better place than the Graduate Hotel at 210 E. Kirkwood Ave. The Graduate Hotel has rich wood tones throughout the lobby and plenty of odes to IU basketball history. Its hotel key cards feature characters from the “Stranger Things” science fiction TV show, the setting of which is in Indiana. There’s even a “Stranger Things”-themed room available for reservation, equipped with furniture and decoration similar to that of the show’s set and Eggo waffle boxes, a staple snack of one of the main characters. For more or to reserve a room, visit graduatehotels.com/Bloomington/.

‘FLAMING IDIOTS’ Main Street Productions presents “Flaming Idiots” from March 31 to April 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Artisan Marketplace set for April 2-3 editorial@youarecurrent.com The best in Hoosier craftsmanship will be on display again after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoosier makers of exceptional fine art and food will come together once again, as they previously had annually since 2011, for the April 2-3 Indiana Artisan Marketplace.

The Agriculture Horticulture Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., will provide space for more than 80 artisans from across Indiana, who will showcase their original art and offer tastes of their small-batch food and wine.

The Indiana Artisan Marketplace is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3. Admission is $10 at the door. Children 14 and under are admitted free. Discount tickets will be available at satellite locations across the state and on eventbrite.com. Fairgrounds parking is $10.

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cal numbers that are an absolute joy to deliver. I think they bring joy to the audience.

“What could be better than that? She is a Suzanne Stark is ready to say hello to an marvelous and layered character and absoiconic role again. lutely one of my favorite roles to date.”

Stark returns in Stark’s first professional role afTHEATER the title role of “Helter graduating college was in “Hello, lo, Dolly!” in Beef & Dolly!” as Horace Vandegelder’s Boards Dinner Theatre’s production niece, Ermengarde, at The Enchantof the show, which starts March 31 ed Hills Playhouse in Syracuse in and runs through May 15. She previnorthern Indiana. ously played the role of Dolly Levi at Stark said she loves all the Beef & Boards in 2001. songs.

Stark “Dolly is smart, independent, “‘Before the Parade Passes By’ warm, funny and very quick-witted,” is lovely because it starts with a said Stark, an Indianapolis resident who yearning to begin living again, to not allow formerly lived in Carmel. “She is ordinary life to simply pass by, and ends triumphantand grand at the same time, bigger than ly engaged with the thrill of joining the palife, with a passion for seeing that others rade as a participant, not just a bystander,” find the people they should share their lives Stark said. “‘So Long Dearie’ is very fun to with. I think part of that passion is because deliver, tongue-in-cheek and cheeky.” she had a soulmate that she dearly loved Playing Dolly the first time provided a and lost. Eventually, she realizes that what new challenge for Stark. she remembers best about him is his joy “I had always sung lyric soprano roles in for living, and that she needs to reignite my theatrical career, so having the opportuher love for life, for herself as well as her nity to perform a role originally written for matchmaking clients. She expresses herself Ethel Merman was a challenge vocally but in quick dialogue and larger-than-life musione that was so satisfying,” she said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Olivia Payton has always had her sights set on PRODUCTION the role of the Moses character in “EXODUS.” “I wanted it because it is so challenging and the opportunity to push myself,” Payton said. “I like that it is challenging physically from a stamina standpoint and also emotionally. It’s a lot of dancing but I feel the whole ensemble does a lot of dancing as well.”

Payton performs in the lead role of The Chosen in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “EXODUS,” which is set for 7 p.m. shows April 7-9 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“The story is a test for all of us emotionally,” Payton said.

The story is inspired by the Old Testament book of Exodus but adapted to the modern world.

“It’s a contemporary retelling of the story,” said GHDT Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock, who created the show.

Hanckock said “EXODUS” is a cautionary tale of hatred and ignorance. Instead of frogs and locust, the 10 modern plagues are desecration of the Earth, gun violence, racism, war, poverty, crime, social media, government, selfishness and death of the first born.

“Sadly, all these modern plagues are worse now than even when we premiered in 2019,” Hancock said. “It’s not a good sign when the world is not headed in the right direction, even more now than when we were ready to do it in 2020 because of all we lived through with the pandemic and where our world is now. It’s an important piece for our audience members to see. It’s those lessons we never seem to learn.

“We just keep repeating history and making these same horrible mistakes. We hope, in some small way, a piece of art can make you look at things a different way and maybe heal the world a little bit during this time.”

“EXODUS” debuted in 2019 and was set to return in April 2020 before it was canceled

Olivia Payton performs in the lead role of The Chosen in “EXODUS.” (Photo by Lydia Moody)

because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s a small victory for us to get this piece back on stage,” Hancock said. “It’s the piece that got disrupted and the timing worked well this year. It’s the week before Passover, so it’s a really nice pre-Passover event. It will be good to have it come back to the stage.”

Abigail Lessaris, who plays one of the tribe members of The Chosen’s adopted family and plays the voice of God, said it feels like things have come full circle.

“Two years ago on March 13, we did a full run of ‘EXODUS’ start to finish (in rehearsal),” Lessaris said. “We knew there was a chance we wouldn’t be doing it again. We got sent home (for the lockdown). The past year-anda-half since we’ve been back has been our journey back to this stage. This one feels like the stamp we made it back because it’s the show that got taken down. It feels like a real triumph to bring it to the stage for a second time.”

The show features the entire dance company and 23 extra dancers from other dance theaters across the state. It also features six children.

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A visit to historic downtown Louisville Commentary by Don Knebel In my ongoing series about places within driving distance of central Indiana, we visit Louisville, Ky., about 113 miles TRAVEL from Indianapolis.

Louisville (locals say “LOO uh vul”) is on the south bank of the Ohio River, where rapids of the Falls of the Ohio once presented the only barrier to river travel between Pittsburgh and the Gulf of Mexico.

In 1778, during the American Revolution, Col. George Rogers Clark established a settlement on Corn Island, just east of the falls.

Two years later, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter for a town around Corn Island, named “Louisville” in honor of French King Louis XVI, whose troops were supporting the Americans against the British. The town grew rapidly as a portage site, where boats were unloaded and their contents carried beyond the rapids. Louisville also became an important port for Ohio River travel. By 1840, Louisville, incorporated as a city in 1828, had a population of 21,000, about five times the size of Chicago at the time.

Today, Louisville, with a population of 633,000, is the largest city in Kentucky. It

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students Replica of Michelangelo’s “David” statue in downtown Louisville. (Photo by Don Knebel)

is home to Churchill Downs, a horseracing complex that opened in 1875 with the first Kentucky Derby, which is now the nation’s longest continually held annual sporting event. The nonprofit Kentucky Derby Museum provides information about the history of the Derby and offers behind-the-scene tours of the famous racetrack. Downtown Louisville is home to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, featuring the world’s largest baseball bat. A few blocks away is a 30-foot-tall gold-painted foam replica of Michelangelo’s “David,” twice the size of the

original. The downtown area also includes the Bourbon District, where several distilleries offer tours and tasting rooms. Waterfront Park offers a wonderful view of the Ohio River. The nearby six-story Muhammed Ali Center, established in 2005, honors Louisville native Ali’s life and principles.

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In case you’re wondering what we’re discussing today, it’s interjections. An interjection is what happens when you speak an exclamation. Jeepers!

Often, interjections are short words that pack an emotional punch. Uh-oh! No! Let’s break down interjections into a few categories. First, a primary interjection is a single word that gets used exclusively as an interjection: Yikes! Ouch! Wow! Gosh!

A secondary interjection is an exclamatory word that isn’t used exclusively as an interjection. Examples include “Bless you!”

“Good grief!” “Aw, rats!”

Before you think an interjection can only be used with an exclamation point, think again!

In fact, an interjection can involve a period, comma or even a question mark. Huh? Here’s an example of an interjection that

uses a period: Darn. I thought my Cinderella team was going to win the entire tournament. This sentence depends on how emphatically the “darn” is uttered.

Interjections sometimes come in the form of a question: Are you kidding me? Do you believe we’ve actually been to the moon?

Honestly, this type of interjectory sentence is an excellent case of when an interrobang would be perfect, but that’s an entirely different column, now, isn’t it? What’s wrong with me?

In the case of comma-tose interjections, take this example: Well, what did you expect? How did you know I was raised in Canada, eh? Oh, no, the test is today. Ooh, you look great in that beekeeper outfit.

The comma and period examples are kind of like “light” interjections. It seems as though some of the urgency has been diminished.

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