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Fishers family travels to Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees

By Dawn Pearson Dawn@youarecurrent.com Fishers residents Clifton and Yulia Tolstikov-Mast were watching the news at home when Russia GIVING BACK invaded Ukraine Feb. 24. They decided they had to do something to assist the people of Ukraine.

Yulia is Russian. She grew up in RostovNa-Don and remembers traveling to Ukraine growing up to visit her grandparents who lived in Odessa.

“Yulia is torn up emotionally because she has family in Moscow,” Mast said. “They are good and kind people, and we don’t know if we will be able to go back and see them.”

So, the couple self-funded a volunteer mission and traveled to Warsaw, Poland.

“This war is a global undertaking,” Clifton said. “Helping people at the individual level was our goal, not just to go as volunteers, but go as people to help people.”

Their first volunteer trip was April 4 to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

“We arrived on my birthday, and we celebrated it helping the thousands of refugees who made it to Warsaw,” Yulia said. “It was one of the best birthdays I ever had.”

Yulia speaks Russian, so she was able to communicate with the Ukrainians.

“It wasn’t really scary but it was so busy and unpredictable. Poland is a European country and we’ve traveled extensively in Europe,” she said. “Warsaw, Poland, is the center of the universe for the people that have left Ukraine. We’ve heard 3 million refugees have gone through Poland. Most of them take the train. Three out of the first 5 million (refugees) went through Poland.”

Clifton fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin could make the war an even larger human catastrophe.

“While in Poland people are saying, ‘Putin is the most dangerous person in human history’ because he’s been in power so long and has very little opposition,” he said. “Putin has more power than the other Russian leaders due to nuclear weapons they’ve amassed.”

Although language wasn’t a barrier in Poland, the couple had to overcome other obstacles working with the refugees.

“I have two contacts in Poland, professional associates, and Facebook groups, too. Nothing was organized because the

From left, Anatoli Mast, Clifton Mast and Yulia Tolstikov-Mast. Not pictured: Valeria Mast. (Photos

by Dawn Pearson)

situation is so volatile,” Yulia said. “Approximately 150,000 people are crossing boarders daily. So, our contacts helped us to figure some things out and we were able to go help and volunteer in the train stations where they had food stations set up.”

The Masts said they met hundreds of special people but two stood out they will never forget.

“A young lady and her daughter, Maria and Anastasia, who escaped Mariupol, where the hard bombing has been, finally arrived and they told us what they had to go through just to save their lives,” Clifton said. “Maria volunteered in the kitchen with us just after they arrived after driving 10 days. They were stopped all the time and searched for weapons, searched for tattoos, (the Russian military) searched cars and their bodies. To get out of Mariupol, they had to walk over bodies and siphon gas for their car. They had to go through very scary Russian checkpoints, all after fleeing their home and work which were no longer standing. “(Their apartment and restaurant they worked in) had been blown up by the Russians. And even after their horrific trip that saved their own lives, the first thing they did was find out how they could help others.”

The Masts said people from around the

world were in Poland volunteering.

“The Polish people are simply amazing,” Clifton said. “The Polish people have a culture with a strong sense of volunteerism, but I was totally blown away that the Polish people stood up as a nation to help, volunteer after work, and all weekend long, what they did as a nation to get food and clothing, or host Ukrainians in their homes and supported them through their businesses.

Well, there are no words to describe how amazing they are.”

Yulia is a professor for Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, and she teaches an online multi-disciplinary doctorate program.

She didn’t miss teaching a class while in Poland.

Yulia recalls what she told her students when they asked about Ukraine.

“Ukraine is a democracy. They are fighting for their freedom, they have a great sense of humor and honor and don’t want help,” she said. “They are just like us. It seems extra tragic because it seems so real, they are so independent, they speak English.

They are just like us Americans.

“This war is like if Indiana invaded Ohio.

They speak the same language, they have the same culture, their economies are connected, they are people living their lives just like us.”

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MVHS named a Best High School

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students and great staff members,” he said. “When you put those two elements together, there is going to be a high level of Mt. Vernon High School has been named success. I believe they have a solid grasp a Best High School by U.S. News & World of what this sort of honor means, but I will Report. The school also say that I think that underEDUCATION is in the top 40 standing deepens as they head into percent of the the world following their graduation nation’s high schools and is ranked from MVHS. No. 15 in the Indianapolis metro “Time and again, I have had forarea and No. 46 in the state. This mer students come back to discuss is the fifth time and third consechow they are grateful for their eduutive year MVHS has received the cation here at Mt. Vernon and how Dodd designation. it helped pave the way for future “It is a validation of the amazing things successes.” taking place in our classrooms each and The 2022 edition of the Best High Schools every day. There are so many wonderful includes a numerical ranking of nearly all schools across the state, so to be ranked public high schools across the nation. It as highly as we are is truly an honor,” MVHS utilizes data from the 2020-21, 2019-22 and Principal Casey Dodd said. “It makes me 2018-19 school years. Among the stats listproud to work with these students, educaed — MVHS students’ national percentile on tors and community members. Our highest college level AP exams was 82.9 percent, purpose is to serve our students in our and the graduation rate was 98 percent. community, so having this sort of recogniThe full report on MVHS can be tion feels really good.” found at usnews.com/education/ The honor is a reflection of the students’ best-high-schools/indiana/districts/ work in the classroom, Dodd said. mt-vernon-community-school-corp/ “It really comes down to having great mt-vernon-high-school-7308.

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Fishers remembers fallen soldiers

By Dawn Pearson dawn@youarecurrent.com Fishers celebrated its annual Memorial Day ceremony May 30 outside City Hall to honor the city’s many COMMUNITY fallen service members. Service members and veterans who attended were also recognized.

The program began with the Call to Order by retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. El Ahlwardt. He then spoke about the significance of Memorial Day. “Today is to share and remember our men and women who lost their lives. Today this is for those who have served and perished in service to our country,” Ahlwardt said.

Ahlwardt talked about the importance of raising awareness about the significance of Memorial Day to the younger generations.

He was accompanied at the event by his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and other family members.

The Fishers Police Dept. Honor Guard then performed the Presentation of Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance., led by retired Navy hospital corpsman George

Kyle Fisher, American Legion Post 470 commander, speaks during a May 30 Memorial Day ceremony outside City Hall. (Photos by Dawn Pearson)

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The event had special meaning for Bill Swaney, a Marine combat veteran.

“I remember my Marine brothers every year,” Swaney said. “I lost seven brothers in Vietnam, and this is something I post (on social media) every year. Since Facebook has been out, I post their names, date they were killed and where they were killed. This is the remembrance of the men that I knew and loved, that gave their life for this country.”

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More than 200,000 people lined the streets of downtown Indianapolis May 28 to watch the 2022 500 Festival Parade, which celebrates the return of the Indy 500. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. Motorcycle Drill team performs during the parade. (Photos by Dawn Pearson)

Conor Daly, left, participates in the parade. He started 17th in the 2022 Indianapolis 500 and finished fifth.

Confetti fills the air as the Indiana Pacers Pacemates perform.

OBITUARY David T. O’Malia, 70, of Fishers, passed away May 24, 2022. He was born June 6, 1951, in Indianapolis to the late George “Joe” and Lois Walters O’Malia. David was a graduate of Cathedral High School’s Class of 1969.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University.

David married Cynthia K. Werner on June 25, 1977, and he was the general counsel for Joe O’Malia Food Markets and Marsh Supermarkets for 41 years, retiring in 2016.

David was a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, and he was active in St. Michael’s and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishes. He was a loyal alumnus of Xavier University, and a member of the Lew Hirt Society. He had not missed a Xavier home basketball game for 20 years.

David was a devoted husband, father and Pop Pop, and he was extremely active in coaching his children in softball, baseball and basketball. He also enjoyed reading and traveling with his family.

David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy K. O’Malia; children, Amy E. (Doug) Pickrel, Katy L. O’Malia, Casey S. (Courtney) O’Malia, Scott M. (Stephanie) O’Malia, Andrew J. (Lei) O’Malia and Molly K. O’Malia; grandchildren, Grace, Jack, Stella, Rowan, Caroline and Zelda; brothers, Dan J. (Rita) O’Malia and Dennis J. (Jill) O’Malia; and sister, Sharon M. (Tim) Pettygrove. A son, Matthew O’Malia, preceded him in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, Fishers, Visitation preceded the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Matthew O’Malia Scholarship Fund in care of Cathedral High School and/or the Parkinson’s Foundation and/or the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Indianapolis Humane Society and/or Xavier’s Men’s Basketball.

Final care and arrangements were entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

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Fishers resident named foundation’s director of learning

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Sturdivant said. “It’s a great opportunity to listen to and learn from experts doing the work, day in and day out.”

Fishers resident River Sturdivant was The foundation’s areas of interest are edrecently named the Arthur Dean Family ucation, youth development and family sucFoundation’s first cess. Sturdivant said average grant EDUCATION director of learnamounts last year were $93,000. ing and impact, a “We spend a lot of time having position that will allow her to work conversations and meeting people,” more closely with grant recipients. she said.

The Arthur Dean Family FoundaIn her new position, Sturdition is a private organization that vant will work closely with grant serves Marion, Hamilton and Whitley recipients.

Sturdivant counties. Sturdivant joins a small “We consider them the experts team of three, which includes Executive in the area, so we are not just telling them Director Ruthie Purcell-Jones, Indianapolis, what to do, we are trying to co-create and and Director of Grantmaking Andrew Black, learn together,” she said.

Carmel. In her role, Sturdivant will support Sturdivant started her new position grant recipients in building organizational March 7. Prior to joining the Arthur Dean capacity and sharing lessons learned and Family Foundation, Sturdivant worked for ensuring the foundation’s impact is aligned the Central Indiana Community Foundation, with its values and approach. where she oversaw special donor initiatives, “I’m just excited to be able to join a team research and evaluation. She has a doctorate where we are really focused on doing more in adult learning and development and a than just writing the check (for grants),” master’s in international education.

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“Project HOPE helps students and their families that do not have resources for mental health services get the services they The Fishers Rotary Club will host its need,” Karmolinski said. “This is where the second golf outing at 8:30 a.m. June 13 at Fishers Rotary Club saw an opportunity to Hawthorne Country partner with these organizations EVENT Club,12255 Club Pointe and provide a fundraising event, our Dr., to support mental golf outing.” health initiatives in the community.

The outing will have 110 golfers.

“The golf outing was started as a The title sponsor, Community Health way to fundraise and support Mayor Network, will provide an update on (Scott) Fadness’ #StigmaFreeFProject HOPE. Fadness will kick off ishers initiative. This is one of the the day addressing the importance Karmolinski many ways the Fishers Rotary Club of collaboration and support of serves to meet community needs,” Fishers mental health initiatives to make strides Rotary Club President Karen Karmolinski on prevention of crisis situations in the said. “Through partnerships with Communicommunity. ty Health Network, Hamilton Southeastern Last year, the outing raised $20,000.

Schools and the Hamilton Southeastern “The Fishers Rotary Club is proud to be School Foundation, Project HOPE was supporting the youth and mental wellformed in 2019.” ness in the Fishers community,” KarmoProject HOPE is a scholarship fund linski said. “We hope to raise more than through the HSE School Foundation support- last year. It is difficult to project because ing access to school-based mental health we do a lot of ticket sales and auction care for students of HSE Schools. items at the event.”

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The City of Lawrence is spending a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act funds for a hidden but necessary project.

Lawrence Utility Supt. Scott Salsbery said the city’s storm sewer infrastructure is in dire need of repair.

The city is using $2.05 million of its $11.2 million in ARPA funds along with funds from a $2.05 million State Water Infrastructure Fund grant to begin improvements as soon as this year.

“The rehabilitation will focus on (water) mains, manholes and lateral connections to that system, focusing in the old part of town here because this is where we have had the largest amount of problems and infiltrations,” Salsbery said.

Infiltration occurs when clear water, such as rainwater or ground water, seeps into the sanitary sewer through cracked pipes or broken parts. The clear water can lead to surcharges and contribute to the system overflowing.

Salsbery said storm sewer infrastructure in the old part of Lawrence was installed 60 years ago.

“They are made of vitrified clay pipe that is old, and over time it breaks down and deteriorates and the joints come apart and develop cracks,” Salsbery said.

The issues can cause problems such as sinkholes.

“A lot of groundwater and rainwater gets in the system, but what also happens is a major pipe failure if it gets bad enough,” Salsbery said. “It will collapse and we have experienced that. You could have a whole street with no sewer service. The other problem is when you have a collapse in the street. Water percolates down through the ground and brings fine soil particles with it, and it gets in the sewer and creates a void and you end up with a sinkhole or a collapse in the street.”

Sinkholes can appear without warning. To fix the problem, construction workers excavate the area, fix the defect and backfill it, then patch the street with asphalt.

A construction date hasn’t been determined, but Salsbery expects the project to be complete before the end of the fall. Road restrictions will be in place throughout the project but not many, if any, will be full road

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QUALIFYING FOR ARPA FUNDS When the American Rescue Plan Act was passed, the City of Lawrence wasn’t set to receive any of the funds.

“We were never recognized as a city at the federal level. We were recognized as part of Marion County,” Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier said.

Collier and City Controller Jason Fenwick lobbied local representatives to recognize Lawrence as a non-entitled city.

“If your (population) is above 20,000, you’re considered non-entitled,” Collier said.

The designation qualified Lawrence to receive ARPA funds. Lawrence was awarded $11.2 million in ARPA funds, half of which it has already received. It will receive the other half next year.

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Salsbery said without the ARPA dollars, the city’s sanitary sewer system wouldn’t be improved this soon. He cited funding issues because of the sewer rate, which hasn’t increased since 2009.

Sewer rates are a monthly fee of $26.60 that includes the first 4,300 gallons used.

After that, the rate increases by $6.19 per 1,000 gallons. Salsbery said the sewer rate will likely increase, although it’s uncertain by how much.

Lawrence recently went through a similar process with water rates in 2017. Water rates hadn’t been adjusted since 2003.

The phased increase led to a 94 percent increase in water rates, the final phase of which went into effect in January 2020.

“A few months later, we were then going to introduce a sewer rate proposal to get in front of (the city) council, but then the pandemic happened,” Salsbery said.

Salsbery expects sewer rates to increase similarly to water rates. The Utility Service Board hadn’t made a decision on the process as of press time.

“The bottom line is, we have to have a sewer rate increase with the financial trajectory we’re in right now,” Salsbery said.

“If we don’t adjust rates this year, next year there will be zero improvements. There will literally be no sewer capital money.”

Without a rate adjustment, the trend could lead to complications when the city applies for bond funding.

“If your utilities are sound and in good shape, they are a valuable asset for the city because they provide the collateral for bonding purposes,” Salsbery said.

ON THE COVER: Lawrence Utilities Director of Operations Paul Wanner, left, and Utility Supt.

Scott Salsbery pause near an area that will undergo sewer improvements later this year.

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We cannot miss school on the day when we are to be line leader, the person assuming the important role of guiding a procession of fellow students from the classroom to the next activity.

While some might imagine the position to be largely ceremonial, the savvy elementary pupil will argue it to be filled with responsibility and rife with potential for disaster. What if a wrong turn is made? What if an untied shoelace leads to an embarrassing trip?

Why is it worth the risk? Isn’t getting a break from the toils of the day — a moment to talk to friends, enjoy some tater tots or run on the playground — enough? Would we care if our day were overshot, and we were sentenced to be perpetually the fourth person in line?

Others would be behind, at times, but always someone would be ahead. As we mature into adulthood, this echo from our collective childhood hangs with us. While we enjoy travel, sailing on the open water, eating great food and watching the home team, many of us remain aware not of the destination of the line and how lucky we are to be in it but of our specific position within its ranks.

We may board the plane first because of the credit card we’ve chosen but there is always someone before us. We may love our watercraft until we see the one sail by sleeker and more spacious. We may enjoy our delicious meal but lament that a reservation had denied us finding an establishment with a slightly higher rating. And we enjoy our sport tickets but wish ourselves to be a few rows closer. Why is it so frustrating for so many of us to be the worst of the best, the last to board first class?

Let’s talk mental health, friends. Undeniably, the last two years have been hard for most. For me, personally, I also lost my dad to cancer and turned 50, which surprisingly has been like a physical “off switch.” My eyesight is tanking, mood swings are elevating, and I can’t seem to shake the nagging tendonitis in my right shoulder. Needless to say, I’ve noticed an uptick in irritability and anger, especially when I am around my husband, Doo. From his eating granola to his dishwashing avoidance, his latenight Netflix binges to his early morning interruptions of my sacred bathroom routine, he manages We must prioritize to push and destigmatize the every sinconversations around gle one of mental health. my buttons on a pretty – DANIELLE WILSON regular basis. This isn’t new, but between the perimenopausal hormones, the last kiddo getting ready to fly the nest and the events of an almost inconceivable 2020 and 2021, my patience has gone the way of my continence. And I’m really tired of being mean to the ones I love.

So, I’ve started seeing a therapist. Yeah, I said it. I’m in therapy! And it’s glorious!

I’m able to share whatever I want without fear of judgement and in return receive new insight and practical feedback. I even have a workbook! I’m finally working on the things I can control and learning how to, if not exactly let go of, then at least obsess less over the things I can’t, like the stupid dishes. I’m not there yet, obviously, but I have noticed an easing of crankiness and resentment towards Doo. Friends, these are still difficult days.

We must prioritize and destigmatize the conversations around mental health.

Let’s talk about it! Peace out.

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Start spreading the news Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

would have violated her fourth condiment rights. It’s legal to own a Glock, but a Whenever I read a newspaper article that squeezy bottle of mayonnaise is suspect. begs to become the basis of my next humor The woman accused the police of profiling column, I cut it out and save her, but the trail of Gulden’s Mustard packHUMOR it. Then I forget where I put it ets she left served as probable cause. She (I also do that with car titles, was once detained at an airport for having birth certificates and insurance policies). more than two ounces of vinaigrette in Here’s one rich article I did find on my her carry-on. She tried to avoid trouble by desktop. flirting with the In Boise, Idaho, TIA agents but was My mother was an unrepentant police thought they then arrested for Sweet’n Low thief, so I saw firsthand being too saucy. solved a yearlong how easy it was to score big at White condiment spree. A Pouring mayo 74-year-old woman down a library book Castle or Steak ’n Shake. Mom seemed was arrested after slot is a serious like a very nice person, but those pouring mayonnaise offense, but judges close to her knew that her sweet in a library book can use discretion disposition was artificial. drop box. She may in sentencing. also be connected – DICK WOLFSIE Hellmann’s on Hemto nine other condiingway is clearly ment-related crimes. a punishable crime, but mustard on “Mein I should have sent the Boise police a Kampf”? Any judge worth his salt should thank-you note for practically writing my overlook that breach. column for me. You could watch every “TwiPolice were reluctant to reveal the other light Zone” episode, and I’m tellin’ you, the nine condiment capers she committed — fearwords “condiment-related crimes” are not ing a wave of food-topping, copycat crimes going to pop up. would sprinkle the country. The woman did I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about not use Worcestershire sauce during the comwhat I would do if circumstances had led mission of any misdemeanors. Lea & Perrins me to a life of crime. However, I know that management could capitalize on this. Because when you’re looking for shifty ways to their product is high in sodium, they could make a living, the answer does not lie in a brag about how low it is in crime rates. select variety of sauces.

The woman was put on probation. The My mother was an unrepentant Sweet’n judge thought she might be a flight risk, Low thief, so I saw firsthand how easy it and at last report she was on the lam. I bet was to score big at White Castle or Steak ’n she had some mint jelly in her purse.

Shake. Mom seemed like a very nice person, but those close to her knew that her sweet disposition was artificial.

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DISPATCHES Indiana among least likely to tolerate impaired employees — Have you ever been tempted to have a drink while on the clock? In a professional workplace, it may be ‘gross misconduct’ and could lead to immediate dismissal without the option to collect unemployment. Most private companies are not mandated by law to have drug-free workplace policies; however, there are exceptions. Workers in safety and security-sensitive industries, as well as federal employees are required to maintain sobriety in the workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. DrugAbuse. com conducted a survey of 3,700 employers across the U.S., asking them to rank their tolerance of intoxication in the workplace from 1 to 10 (1 being the most tolerant and 10 being the least). The survey revealed that overall, employers in the state of Indiana are among the least tolerant of drunk or high employees, with a ranking of 5/10. Employers in Connecticut, Maine and Nebraska were found to be the most tolerant of employee intoxication with an average tolerance ranking of 3/10. The survey also delved into different industries to find out which are most and least tolerant when it comes to being intoxicated on the job. Employers in the banking and real estate industry were found to be equally tolerant (2/10).

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com A Fishers-based company wants to introduce more hands-on learning opportunities in Hamilton Southeastern Schools with its products.

GROWTH 1st Maker Space designs, builds and sustains makerspaces for students. A makerspace is a collaborative workspace for making and learning.

“What makes us different from a lot of companies that teachers deal with is a lot of them order something off of Amazon, receive it and let’s say it’s a robot of some kind,” 1st Maker Space Education Director Amber Hudson said.

“They have to figure out how to do it themselves. From what we do, we are doing everything from the furniture that goes into the makerspace to the products to the professional development that follows up. That’s the key difference. We form partnerships and relationships with these clients to walk them through how to use a 3D printer, how to use a robot, how to use a laser cutter. A lot of teachers don’t have access to that if they buy it (elsewhere).”

Hudson, a former HSE teacher, said very few of the company’s makerspaces are in HSE Schools.

“Which is shocking to me as a former HSE teacher,” she said. “I want everyone to know about what we do.”

One of 1st Maker Space’s products is the Tower Garden, which is an indoor hydroponics unit to grow vegetables, such as lettuce.

“We haven’t seen a lot of life sciences within makerspaces. Typically, it’s computer science and advanced manufacturing,” Hudson said. “We wanted to find a way to bring life science into the makerspaces. (Students) can watch plans from seedling through harvest and there are lesson plans and curriculum that can go with it. You can teach everything from photosynthesis to food miles, a cool lesson to show how far food travels before it gets in the grocery store.”

Hudson said a full 1st Maker Space isn’t in any HSE

One of 1st Maker Space’s products is the Tower Garden, which is an indoor hydroponics unit. (Photo courtesy of Amber Hudson)

schools, although the company has worked with some individual teachers.

1st Maker Space is located within the Internet of Things Lab in Fishers.

“We want everyone to be a maker and be open minded to using your hands and imagination to create something,” Hudson said.

For more, visit 1stmakerspace.com.

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Don’t talk about your own illnesses. Let the person know that you are looking forward to meeting for lunch, or some other outing, in the near future. Have a funny story or wonderful reminiscence to share.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com Improve your focus — Do you have more trouble concentrating than you used to?

Studies show that our attention spans are declining, largely due to the use of technology. We feel we have to respond to every text, alert and call immediately. Instead, try putting the phone on “do not disturb” mode for a few minutes when you need to focus on something else.

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These tiny cracks in your bone tend to develop over time, as you put repeat stress on the same part of your body. You may notice pain that comes on when you’re active, then goes away with rest. You might also have swelling around the painful area.

Start any new exercise program slowly, progress gradually and wear the appropriate footwear for your activity. Adding low impact exercises and making sure your diet includes enough calcium and vitamin D can also help prevent stress fractures.

Save your feet, and your summer, from pain and injuries by paying attention to any symptoms that arise and request an appointment at the first sign of trouble.

The heel pain of plantar fasciitis comes from inflammation in the tissue band that runs from your heels to your toes. Plantar fasciitis can develop by increasing your activity levels suddenly. Your symptoms will

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christine Colquitt Thacker is eager to see the love story of her late grandparents depicted on stage.

PERFORMANCE John and Becky Colquitt’s romance is one of eight stories featured in “I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II,” which is set for 8 p.m. June 11 at the Palladium at the Center at the Performing Arts in Carmel. The work is the creation of Carmel resident Ellen Kingston, the director of special events for the Center.

John Colquitt met Becky before he left for World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines.

“My great grandmother wasn’t entirely crazy about John Colquitt, but my grandmother said she wasn’t going to have anyone else,” Colquitt Thacker said. “They got married and started a family. They raised four sons and all the boys went off to serve in the military in some capacity.

They just had an amazing, beautiful family life. They were the center of their community. They served in their church.”

Colquitt Thacker said her grandfather served in an all-Black unit.

“His story is kind of different from going into World War II and coming back to the United States where he wasn’t really able to vote yet,” Colquitt Thacker said. “He had a love for country, and his feelings of duty and service, no matter what, is really beautiful.”

Colquitt Thacker said his unit captured an enemy troop.

“There was a certain level of irony when they were captured by a Black unit,’ she said of her grandfather, who earned two Bronze Stars.

Colquitt Thacker’s father, Michael, will be among those attending. Colquitt Thacker, a Noblesville resident, and Kingston are friends, having worked together in Yuletide with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Colquitt Thacker is an assistant professor of dance at Anderson University.

Another story told will be that of Harry and Eleanor McCafferty. Their son Dennis is a retired cello instructor from the Uni-

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“I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II” is set for 8 p.m. June 11 at the Palladium at the Center at the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Graphic courtesy of Center for the Performing Arts)

versity of Indianapolis. His wife, Anne, is a retired Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra member.

Harry, 97, primarily served in China for the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a cartographer, drawing troop maps from aerial reconnaissance.

“He’s in good health but he’s not very mobile,” Dennis said. “He can’t really travel.

But the rest of the family will be here for him. I have two sisters and a brother-inlaw. Our son is coming down from Chicago.”

Harry and Eleanor met in Columbus, Ohio, before the war.

“They were married in Washington, D.C., right before he shipped out,” Dennis said.

“My mother has saved the letters he had written during the war. He did a lot of drawing and painting, so a lot of the letters were illustrated that he sent back.”

Dennis said it will be special to see his parents’ love story played out.

“We went through the memorabilia and the stuff she had saved,” Dennis said.

“They had been packed away for several years and he hadn’t seen it forever. He had a terrific time going through it. It was a meaningful experience for him to see

these things. It spurred him telling us stories that we had never heard before.”

The show also includes the story of Bud and Maida Hyde, who were married in 1942. Kingston said Bud wrote Maida consistently and she kept all the letters. Their love story tragically ended when Bud’s plane was shot down during a mission over Tokyo. Matthew Vire, who is performing in the show, shared the story of Bud and Maida, who were the grandparents of Kevin Wanzer.

“We are delighted with the narration Ellen wrote for my in-laws’ story and honored that she chose to include them,” said Vire, who lives in Indianapolis. “We dug up some great old photos and, shown in the context of their story, it’s extremely moving. I’m always very happy to do anything with Ellen. She’s extraordinarily creative, gracious and a joy to work with. This particular show is especially thrilling because we get to do it at the Palladium. To sing on that stage is indescribably wonderful. My mother-in-law (Maida’s daughter) will fly in from Florida to see the show. She’s excited and we’re so looking forward to that.”

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Art on the Prairie returns editorial@youarecurrent.com For the second consecutive year, the Fishers Arts Council and Conner Prairie will present Art on the Prairie from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11 at the Civil War Journey at Conner Prairie.

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Songbook Foundation to celebrate international archives editorial@youarecurrent.com The public will be able to view rare music memorabilia and receive tips on preserving their own family history EXHIBIT during an upcoming Great American Songbook Foundation special event.

To celebrate International Archives Day, the Songbook Archives Day Open House is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Admission is free. Additional information is available by registering at TheSongbook.org/ArchivesDay. The event will include educational presentations, activities and displays of some of the treasures housed in the Songbook Library & Archives, from Ella Fitzgerald’s elaborate stage dresses to musical arrangements from Andy Williams’ iconic TV specials. Visitors can learn about archival materials and practices; test their knowledge on the best ways to store photos, records and other media; and explore the various types of notated music, from simple sheet music to full scores.

Great American Songbook Foundation will celebrate International Archives Day at the Songbook Archives Day Open House June 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

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Hourly presentations are: 11:30 a.m.: “What Does an Archive Actually Do?” — Emily Rapoza, director of library & archives; 12:30 p.m.: “What Happens Without an Archive?” — Rapoza; 1:30 p.m.: “All About Arrangements” — Anna LoPrete, music librarian 2:30 p.m.: “How to Use an Archive” — Rapoza; 3:30 p.m.: “Mini-Concert from the Collections” — A special preview performance by Olivia Broadwater and other cast members from the upcoming local musical production, “I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II,” premiering June 11 at the Palladium.

Play makes Red Barn debut

Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN AND GLENN SLATER Book by DOUG WRIGHT

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

“I try to do things at the high school that you wouldn’t necessarily call a high school show,” said Taylor, who directs the show.

Michael Taylor has long been connected “The problem is you can’t cut or edit anywith Red Barn Summer Theatre, but this is thing. Most authors don’t want you to, so something new.

I thought I would write something COMEDY The season opener that had my students’ sense of of “Deceiving Granny” humor but still doesn’t feel like a marks the first time one of Taylor’s middle school show. I then decided four plays has been presented at to submit it and it was published. the Red Barn in Frankfort. The show “Since then, this show has been has eight performances from June played in several countries and all 8 to 19. over the U.S.” Taylor Taylor has been with Red Barn for The cast has 11 members.

26 years, including the past seven as artis“We have actors who have been acting tic director, for only a few years or just out of college “It’s very slapstick, very much a farce,” to seasoned professionals who have been Taylor said of his play. “It’s very over-theacting for 40 years,” Taylor said. top physical comedy, the slamming-door Taylor said an actor, Jan McGill, saw the farce, one person leaves and another play at the high school and asked Taylor enters.” why it hadn’t been presented at Red Barn.

The play is about a married couple trying “She said the high school audience and to inherit a fortune from a grandmother Barn audience are very different, so a lot of they have never met. people didn’t get to see it,” Taylor said.

“Deceiving Granny” made its debut at McGill has a part in Red Barn’s second Frankfort High School, where Taylor teaches show, “Murdered by Death.” theater, 10 years ago.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Charles Haas acknowledged he had stage fright when he was younger.

But a little shove from his THEATER mother, theater veteran Tanya Haas, was all he needed to overcome it.

“In 2016, she pushed me to do a Christmas show at Carmel Community Players,” Charles said. “I had an absolute blast and that kickstarted my interest in doing theater.”

Charles is in two of the three shows that make up “A Medley of Murders,” which is Carmel Community Players’ youth production set for June 10 to 19 at Carmel Friends Church, 651 Main St. Charles appears in “Murder at the Art Show” and “Death of a Dead Guy.” The other short play is “Cheating Death.”

“It’s fun getting to play more than one character,” said Charles, a Carmel resident who will be a senior at Cathedral High School. “My characters are relatively different types of people. They’re lighthearted comedy, not dark, deep heavy stuff.”

From left, Emerson Bobenmoyer, Morgan Rusbasan, Charles Haas, Quinn Yeater, Owen Yeater, Mason Yeater, Joey Brandenburg and Jayda Glynn. (Photo by Tanya Haas)

Tanya is directing the youth show with a cast of 15.

Jayda Glynn, who will be a Carmel High School senior in August, previously performed in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at CCP. “I’ve done plays around Carmel and other community theaters,” Glynn said. “I do like working with people my own age. This feels very welcoming, and you get to know your cast.”

Glynn appears in “Murder in the Art Show,” which is the second act of the show.

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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The Borghese Gallery in Rome. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Visiting Rome’s Borghese Gallery Commentary by Don Knebel Today, in the continuing series about Rome, we visit the Borghese Gallery, displaying one of the world’s TRAVEL greatest art collections.

In 1605, soon after his election, Pope Paul V named Scipione Borghese, his favorite nephew, cardinal and appointed him to many lucrative church positions, including papal secretary. Using his enormous wealth and the coercive powers of his offices, Cardinal Borghese assembled the best art in Italy, ranging from Roman and Egyptian antiquities to paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, Rubens and Titian. He commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the leading sculptor of his age, to create enormous works based on Greek and Roman mythology. To display his massive collection and to entertain his important friends, beginning in 1608 Cardinal Borghese built a 20-room villa on several hundred acres just outside Rome given to him by Pope Paul. The land itself featured gardens displaying important works.

Cardinal Borghese’s land and villa stayed in the Borghese family until 1902, when the Italian state acquired them. Today, the villa is open to the public as the Borghese Gallery, and the surrounding land is a large park. The gallery contains most of the cardinal’s extraordinary collection, including definitive paintings by Caravaggio, and important works added by his descendants.

Fourth-century mosaics on the floor of the entrance hall provide unique information about Roman gladiators. The many displayed works of Bernini, representing much of his life’s work, include two nearly identi-

Caravaggio’s painting of Saint Jerome in the Borghese Gallery.

Canova’s sculpture, “Paolina Borghese Bonaparte as Venus,” in the Borghese Gallery.

cal busts of Cardinal Borghese, the second reportedly created in three days after the first developed a crack, and a remarkably expressive statue of David about to release his slingshot. An important 19th-century sculpture by Canova, commissioned by Camillo Borghese, shows Napoleon’s sister Paolina, then Camillo’s wife, as Venus. If you are in Rome and miss the Borghese Gallery, you will have missed one of the city’s most important treasures.

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

Today, I’m tackling “square” phrases.

What do they mean, and how did we get them?

GRAMMAR GUY If I had a nickel for every time someone called me “square,” I’d be able to retire from being a part-time columnist. “He’s such a square.” In this usage, “square” means nerd, geek, old-fashioned, unpopular, or dorky. It’s middle school all over again. We get this slang usage of square from jazz musicians in the 1940s to refer to a person who didn’t appreciate jazz, but instead preferred passé, oldey-timey music. Back then, it wasn’t hip to be square.

Is that a square deal? What exactly is a square deal? Simply stated, a square deal is a fair, honest trade or transaction.

Teddy Roosevelt liked the term so much that he attached it to his labor reform initiatives during the early 1900s. The term “square deal” first shows up in print in the New York Times in the 1870s and 1880s to refer to a fair arrangement. As good writers are wont to do, Teddy stole

“square deal” and made it his own.

What is a square meal? Is it a lunch comprised of bouillon cubes and saltine crackers? Don’t be ridiculous! A square meal means “a healthy, nourishing meal.”

Have you ever heard someone use the term “square the circle”? It means someone is attempting to complete a seemingly impossible task. It could also mean someone is trying to bring together two parties who are completely different.

Oil and water. Democrat and Republican.

Sooner and Longhorn. “Square the circle” is a phrase we get from geometry; in fact, Greek mathematicians posed the problem of constructing a square with the area of a circle with only a compass and a straightedge. What does that mean? I’m not sure; I don’t let things like this get me bent out of shape.

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

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