July 13, 2021 — Geist

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

SEA OF FLAGS Field of Honor display elicits emotional memories for those involved / P13

Man riding bike 25K miles for children’s home / P3

Democrats promote American Rescue Plan with statewide tour / P7

McCordsville resident wins CarmelFest Has Talent / P20

Residential Customer Local ECRWSS

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Indianapolis, IN Permit No. 1525

2

July 13, 2021

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

FEEL FREE TO SAVE!

50% OFF AIR CONDITIONER

WATER HEATER + INSTALLATION! AS LOW AS

$1,299

(WITH PURCHASE OF HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE)

*

FREE DUCT CLEANING, MEDIA AIR S CLEANER & WIFI THERMOSTAT U L P

• NEW Water Heater • 40 or 50 Gallon • Standard Tall Gas or Electric

INCLUDED

Valid on 16 SEER A/C or heat pump (up to $1,363 equipment discount) when matched with a high efficiency furnace. Media air cleaner and WiFi thermostat included in price.

WiFi signal must be compatible. Duct cleaning up to 15 supplies and returns combined. Discount can be applied to other select models. See * below or on back for additional details. Expires 7/31/21

Is yo water hur ea mak ter strange ing noises?

It may b to replae time ce it!

• Installation Included • 6 Year Parts & 6 Year Tank Warranty • 1 Year Labor Warranty

Applicable on basic 40/50 gallon gas and 40/50 gallon electric water heaters. Six year parts & tank warranty. One year labor warranty. Required permits and modifications for offered water heater will be presented upfront before installation. Restrictions may apply. See * below or on back for additional details.

Expires 7/31/21. Coupon Code: P1324, P1325, P1326 or P1327

A/C Clanging or Buzzing?

Have Allergies or Pets?

Take Care of Your Plumbing Worries!

Slow, Smelly, or Clogged Drains?

“Earn Your Trust” A/C Tune-up

Duct Cleaning

“Earn Your Trust” Plumbing Tune-up + Water Heater Flush * ONLY

Unclog Any Drain

ONLY

$53

*

No Breakdown Guarantee

New clients only please. No breakdown this season. Must be able to start unit. One unit only. If system breakdown occurs credit will be provided for price of tune up. Not valid on geothermal, boilers or oil furnaces. See * below or on back for additional details. Expires 7/31/21 Coupon Code: HC31

ONLY

$399*

Does not include deodorizer, sanitizer or chemical cleaning of the register or grills. Up to 15 supplies and returns included. See * below or on back for additional details. Expires 7/31/21 Coupon Code: HC11

$53

New clients only please. Evaluates current operation of the equipment and plumbing inspection. Includes tank water heater flush. Flush may not be advisable for some water heaters. Water quality and pressure test included. See * below or on back for additional details.

Expires 7/31/21 Coupon Code: HC64

$93

OR

FREE*

Valid on any drain. One additional visit included to re-open the same drain within one year. Reasonable access to a clean-out required and up to 100 ft restriction for main sewer drains. See * below or on back for additional details. Expires 7/31/21 Coupon Code: P1165 or P1269

Nagging HVAC or Plumbing Issues?

$100 OFF Any HVAC or Plumbing Repair* Valid with repair. See * below or on back for additional details. Expires 7/31/21 Coupon Code: HC23

(317) 520-1759 WilliamsComfortAir.com • MrPlumberIndy.com *See dealer for details, discounts, warranties, guarantees. Some restrictions apply. Normal business hours only. Residential owner-occupied only. Existing residential only. Must be presented at time of service. Cannot combine with other offers or discounts. Customer responsible for filing utility rebates if applicable.

Not valid on previous purchases. Must be in service area. Financing with approved credit. Minimum monthly payments required. Interest accrues at time of purchase unless paid in full during promotional period. For regular term purchases, APR is based on US prime rate and is subject to change. IN HVAC H0010016, IN Plumbing CO50800249, OH HVAC HV-49040, OH Plumbing PL.47812, KY Plumbing M5308, KY HVAC HM06160, KY HVAC HM01276 Expires 7/31/21

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Contact the editor:

Have a news tip? Want to submit a calendar event? Have a photograph to share? Contact Managing Editor Jonathan Matthes at jonathan@ youarecurrent.com or call 317.489.4444. You may also submit information on our website, geistcurrent. com. Remember our news deadline is typically eight days prior to publication.

News tips/story ideas: stories@youarecurrent.com

Letters to the editor/ guest columns: letters@youarecurrent.com

Advertise your business: If you’re interested in reaching virtually 100 percent of the Geist market (11,360 households), you may obtain more information by emailing ads@youarecurrent (subject: Geist advertising) or by calling 317.748.2662.

Obituaries:

obits@youarecurrent.com

Legal advertising: legals@youarecurrent.com

Delivery questions: circulation@youarecurrent.com Join our community:

www.facebook.com/currentingeist www.twitter.com/CI_Geist instagram.com/youarecurrent

Founded Jan. 27, 2015, at Fishers, IN Vol. VII, No. 23 Copyright 2021 Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

30 South Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032

317.489.4444 The views of the columnists in Current in Geist are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

Geist Marina or 79th & Sunnyside

3

Wow, it’s hot!

Come in for a cold craft beer!

Fishers man bikes for overseas charity Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com Dan Farrell, 73, is a safety manager at Frontier Communications. For work, he covers a seven-state territory in FUNDRAISER the Midwest. But in his hobby, bicycling, he’s aiming to go around the world.

As of July 8, Farrell has a little more than 4,000 miles remaining in his quest to bike 25,000 miles, the approximate circumference of earth. He tallies miles on the bike from his daily ride from his home in Fishers to his office in Noblesville and from rides for fun across rural roads in northern Hamilton County. He rides to Frankfort, Kokomo and Anderson, down into Indianapolis and home. He rides whether it is sunny, raining, or snowing.

It adds up to about 250 miles a week, or 1,000 miles a month.

“I do it in a fairly round-about way,” Farrell said.

“It’s pretty epic, to be honest with you,” said Gerald Stanley, who played football at Hamilton Southeastern High School with Farrell’s son, Brent, and helps Farrell track and promote his ride. “With Dan being (73) years old and riding 50 or 70 miles a day, it’s very much a story about discipline and commitment.”

RIDING FOR PURPOSE Farrell has long enjoyed riding his bicycle, but in 2019 he was seeking to ride for a purpose. He approached Stanley, who had an idea. Stanley, 43, suggested Farrell ride his Salsa Vaya — a stainless steel, light touring bike — the 8,428 miles between Fishers and Andrha Pradesh, India, the site of the Faith in Deeds Children’s Home.

Farrell loved the idea.

“What really brings all the more urgency to this is, we are looking at 55 orphans there at the Faith and Deeds orphanage, but due to the COVID (pandemic) and black lung disease that’s devastating other parts of the world, the Indian government is very strongly urging the orphanage to take on 200 additional orphans,” Farrell said.

The goal was to raise $50,000 for the orphanage, which could be used for an 18-month

Dan Farrell on one of the country roads he navigates in his attempt to hit his goal of 25,000 miles.

He rides between 50 and 70 miles each day, five days a week. (Photo by Jonathan Matthes)

project to expand the facility to meet the heightened demands. Farrell began his trek in late 2020, finishing in September, but while the ride was complete the goal was not met.

“I didn’t raise the $50,000,” Farrell said. “So, because of that I thought, ‘I’m just going to keep on biking.’”

RIDING WITH FAMILY Bicycling has long been a family bonding experience for the Farrells.

Farrell’s father, Ralph, was a bicyclist. The father and son rode The TOSRV — Tour of the Scioto River Valley, a major bike ride in from Columbus to Portsmouth, Ohio and back — together, as well as other routes across the Buckeye State. Even after Farrell moved to Indiana in 1983, they would meet in western Ohio or eastern Indiana for rides.

“I would have different books that had different routes that you could take out in the country, and we would take different ones,” Farrell said. “We were able to spend lots of good times together just putting in some miles.”

Whether with family or without, Farrell has ridden all across the nation, into Canada and in a couple of European nations. Of all the miles he’s traveled, one of his favorite stretches was a journey he took with his youngest son, Brad, from Anacortes, Ore., to Fargo, N.D. “My dad was able to SAG (support and gear) for us. He carried our camping gear in a van, and we went 1,600 miles in 14 days,” Farrell

said.

Along the way, they rode through the Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park and the Cascades. It would be one of the last biking journies he had with his father, who died in 2013 at age 89. “(My son and I) were a little hesitant to have my dad come along and SAG for us,” Farrell said. “But we just had a great time together. (After the trip) I talked to my dad every night, and he just said time and time again how much he enjoyed that trip.”

RIDING FOR PRAYER Riding 50 to 70 miles a day provides Farrell a significant amount of time for quiet reflection, which he uses for prayer. He is on a prayer team at Grace Church.

“I get a list of people or situations to pray for, and I include that within my biking effort,” Farrell said. “It’s a spiritual exercise, but it’s not like an exercise like it’s a drudgery or whatnot. It’s something that I very much look forward to, and it’s conversing with God and being able to really have a higher quality of life by having things in perspective.”

Incorporating his faith in his biking hobby became a driving force in his pursuit of raising the money for the orphanage.

“It gives me a sense of purpose, a sense of structure, a goal,” Farrell said.

To learn more or to donate to Farrell’s fundraising campaign, visit oneorange.org/ ride-the-world.

4

July 13, 2021

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Celebrating our Home Sweet Home We wish you a happy and safe celebration of our nation’s independence!

Westfield resident Karissa Griepentrog, who helped the out-of-town students, along with her brother, Isaac, works on removing an old deck and then replacing it with a new one on a mobile home in Sheridan. (Submitted photo)

CrossRoads Church’s home repair camp benefits community

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com CrossRoads Church Pastor Eric Lohe knew the weeklong youth mission home repair camp would benefit those GIVING BACK in his community.

“Knowing that some of our neighbors are struggling with their home repairs, and with a desire to help them remain in their homes, we, the people of CrossRoads Church at Westfield, are delighted that we can provide material help to bring hope and housing relief to our local neighbors,” Lohe said. “I have been attending these camps since 2005, working as staff and a volunteer. Our church has sent a number of students and adults to these work camps. This year, we got to bring this to our community and hope to be offering this to our neighbors again in 2023.”

Lohe said 250 people, mostly high school students, from around the United States gathered in Westfield and completed repairs on 26 homes in northern Hamilton County from June 21-25.

In conjunction with Group Mission Trips of Ft. Collins Colo., CrossRoads Church invited high school students and their adult leaders from churches in eight states, from as far away as Nebraska, New Hampshire and New Jersey, to participate. In groups of five to seven people, the crew spent the time with a homeowner doing significant home repairs, including mobile home skirting, building wheelchair ramps, constructing decks and doing exterior painting.

All of the repairs were free for the residents.

Kathy Wiltermood’s deck on her Westfield home was repaired so her grandson, Kyle, 20, could go outside in his wheelchair.

“The kids were wonderful,” Wiltermood said. “They did a great job. They went above and beyond what they had to do. It’s nicer than when it was new. They did other things I didn’t ask them to do. They cut back some trees for me. I had poison ivy growing on the side of my house and they took that down. It was such a good experience.”

Lohe said the construction repair material costs were paid for by CrossRoads Church, by the participants and through a Central Indiana Community Foundation grant. Lohe said senior adults, veterans and families who are struggling with home needs were the primary recipients.

“This effort is one of four church initiatives called, ‘For Our Neighbor,’” Lohe said. “We are trying to meet, know, enjoy and serve the needs of our local neighbors. CrossRoads wants to both be good neighbors and also involve others in helping community neighbors.

Westfield Washington Schools was an incredibly great community partner in this effort by housing the 250 people at Westfield Middle School. The Rotary Club of Westfield and the Women of Westfield provided an awesome meal for the participants, and Westfield Welcome provided water bottles and sunglasses for everyone. Culver’s of Westfield donated ice cream for the whole camp celebration (June 25). We live in a great community that cares about all of its residents.”

Group Mission Trips serves 20 to 25 communities in the United States each summer.

For more, visit ForOurNeighbor.Life.

Carmel Showroom 99 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel Meridian-Kessler Studio 5912 N. College Ave., Indianapolis Zionsville Studio 117 S. First Street, Zionsville

Independently Owned and Operated

CaseIndy.com 317-846-2600

KITCHENS | BATHS | INTERIORS | ADDITIONS | OUTDOOR SPACES

5

6

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

DID YOU KNOW

That Methodist Sports Medicine offers Joint Replacement, Pain Management, Orthobiologics, and a Tactical Athlete Program?

Joint Replacement Using the most advanced techniques and working with the best available implant materials, we provide a wide range of pre- and post-surgical options.

Attendees will be able to mingle with adoptable pets at the annual July 31 Wine, Wags & Whiskers event.

(Submitted photo)

Humane Society returns with annual fundraiser

Pain Management Customized pain management plans deliver unique combinations of medical, lifestyle, and therapy options to alleviate back pain, neck pain, and other chronic discomforts.

By Haley Miller news@currentnoblesville.com

Orthobiologics Orthobiologics are biological substances made from naturally occurring materials in the body and that are used to help torn ligaments, broken bones, and injured muscles recover more quickly. Not ready for surgery?

Talk to one of our Fellowship Trained Physicians to see if Orthobiologics is an option for you.

Tactical Athlete Program No matter your occupation or level of activity, our team at Methodist Sports Medicine is ready to help.

As a police officer, firefighter, or first responder, we understand the pace of your career. Tactical athletes are expected to respond to a myriad of unpredictable, mentally, and physically challenging and stressful events. We offer an embedded athletic trainer to care for both work-related and non-work related injuries.

We proudly serve those who serve us.

Methodist Sports Medicine Carmel Orthopedic Urgent Care

201 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 100 Carmel, IN 46280

Monday–Saturday, 8–10 am

Our orthopedic urgent care clinics are specifically dedicated to treating urgent orthopedic injuries, like sudden fractures, tears, concussions, sprains, strains, dislocations, broken bones, and other sports-related and active-lifestyle injuries.

Wine, Wags & Whiskers, an annual fundraiser put on by the Humane Society for Hamilton County, will be July 31 at PETS Embassy Suites in Noblesville. The evening of wine tasting benefits the organization’s daily operations and the Survivor Program, a lifesaving medical care fund, according to a press release from the Humane Society.

The fundraiser is from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes a raffle, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and drink-tasting options.

“There’s going to be something for everyone,” said Megan Davis, HSHC senior communications manager.

The fundraiser spotlights many individual animals at the shelter. Dog and cat lovers will have the opportunity to interact with some of the adoptable animals, and bottles of donated wine will have labels with adoptable animals and their backstories.

Last year, the Humane Society canceled the fundraiser because of the COVID-19, so the staff is eager to host it again, Davis said.

“Everyone in the office is very excited for it,” Davis said. “This is one of our favorite events just because it’s so diverse and so fun.”

Davis said the event typically sells out.

Single tickets are $85 and sponsorship opportunities are available. All net proceeds directly support the animals.

“This event is great for the wine connoisseur, a business looking to entertain special customers or reward employees with an amazing experience, or for animal lovers just looking to have a great time for an even better cause,” Humane Society for Hamilton County President and CEO Rebecca Stevens stated.

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Indiana Democratic Party stops in Westfield for ARP tour

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

7

Peterman Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing is now

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

“It was full and enthusiastic,” Hale said.

“When I was speaking, people were riding their bikes cheering us on as they rode by.

The Indiana Democratic Party recently There seemed to be a lot of enthusiasm.” conducted more than 25 events across the Hale was joined by State Sens. J..D Ford state as part of an and Fady Qaddoura and Fishers City POLITICS American Rescue Council member Jocelyn Vare.

Plan tour. Events “Our state has received a good were conducted in 40 counties, indeal of money (from ARP), and that cluding a June 24 tour stop in Westwas reflected in the budget that field in Hamilton County. passed in a bipartisan way from the The tour was designed to inform Indiana General Assembly,” Hale said. residents about the American Res“For the first time in many years, ReHale cue Plan, President Joe Biden’s republicans and Democrats voted for lief plan following the COVID-19 pandemic. a budget that had a very healthy and robust “This is really telling the story of the addition to support our public schools.”

American Rescue Plan and the Biden/Harris Hale said some of the items the ARP doleffort to make sure that America has the lars supported were $250 million to improve resources it needs to continue to be sucbroadband expansion in the state and processful after such a scary time for so many viding $500 million for economic developworking families,” Indiana Democratic Party ment projects. Indiana received $3.2 billion Deputy Chair Christina Hale said. dollars in state fiscal relief and $2.5 billion A capacity crowd filled the amphitheater in local fiscal relief from the plan. at Asa Bales Park for the June 24 tour stop For more, visit whitehouse.gov/ in Westfield. american-rescue-plan/.

Career center names director

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

workers to fill the workforce needs.

Lively starts her new position on July 15.

Prior to being named founding director, Cicero resident Carrie Lively has been Lively worked in secondary education for 15 named the founding director for the Hamyears. Her most recent position was senior ilton County director of the Office of WorkEDUCATION Center for Career Based Learning through the state Achievement. The of Indiana. Before that, she was center was funded by the Hamhead of the Noblesville High School ilton County Council to create a counseling department. shared, cross-community program Lively said a primary goal is to support Certified Technical Edclearing up misconceptions about ucation for the county’s six school CTE. Lively districts.

“CTE is for all kids, not just kids “Carrie was chosen because she is who don’t want to go to college,” she said. uniquely qualified to lead the HCCCA based “We are developing out pathways that get on her vast experience,” stated Derek Arstudents’ feet in the door and to get colrowood, Hamilton Heights School District lege credits in high school and determine superintendent and HCCCA coordinator. if they want to pursue a specific pathway.

The county council approved $425,000 My biggest goal is to break down the misto fund two the HCCCA for 2 1/2 years, after conception of what CTE is.” which the HCCCA will become self-supportLively said she often hears parents say ive. In her new position, Lively will focus on they think “CTE is good for someone else’s four goals: Expanding CTE offerings, develchild, but not mine.” oping a marketing and enrollment plan, pi“That’s something I’m really going to loting the HCCCA beginning with the 2022-23 work hard on is building pathways,” she school year and supporting Hamilton County said. “They’re all viable career options in employers by creating a pipeline of skilled Hamilton County.”

Install a New, Qualifying HVAC System and Receive a Free $1,000 Gift Card

$1,000 Gif t Card

0123 4567 8910 A Gift For You Not valid with other offers/discounts or previous purchase.

Qualifying systems only. Valid M-F, during regular business hours.

Restrictions may apply.

Expires: 8/15/21

NEW Hot Water Heater Starting Less Than $29/month • Tanked Hot Water Heater • Installation Included • 6 Year Parts Warranty Restrictions apply. With approved credit. Monthly payment is based on 40 gallon electric tanked water heater with member pricing with 84-month financing at 12.99% APR. Expires: 8/15/21

Drain Clearing

Any Drain for

$83

Reasonable outside cleanout access required, or additional access charges may apply. Owner-occupied homes only. Valid M-F, during regular business hours. Not valid with other offers/ discounts or previous purchase. Restrictions may apply. Expires: 8/15/21

Plumbing License: PC11700082

PetermanBros.com

317 284-9145

8

July 13, 2021

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

New veterans’ benefits available Commentary by Lisa Dillman It’s worth noting there are new veterans’ benefits that many who have served our nation, and their survivors, may not be aware of.

RETRAINING PROGRAM Veterans who lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply to be part of a new rapid retraining program. The program is designed to prepare them for new careers in high-demand sectors of the economy. It’s aimed at those veterans who have exhausted other job-training opportunities but are still unemployed. It’s hoped about 17,000 veterans across the nation will utilize the benefit.

About 5 percent of all veterans looking for work in March were unable to find stable employment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Applications for the Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program became available in early May. Those between the ages of 25 and 66 who qualify can receive education benefits equal to the Post-9/11 GI bill (including tuition costs and housing stipends for up to one year) in order to learn a new skill or complete a certificate program in a 12-month time frame.

COLLEGE DEGREES Veterans can now use more of their benefits to get a college degree, thanks to recent changes. Those who use the Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits program to pay for college will no longer have

that counted as part of their Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Before the change, the two benefits could not be used together. This change will help veterans maximize their benefits.

REDUCING THE BACKLOG The recently enacted American Rescue Plan also helps veterans in another less direct way. A total of $262 million will go toward reducing the backlog of compensation and pension claims the Veterans Administration is experiencing. The goal is to decrease the backlog from 212,000 to 100,000 by September 2022. The backlog has gotten even worse since the recent decision to expand qualifications for conditions related to Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. It can be difficult for veterans to keep track of the ever-changing, full array of benefits available to them. It also can take a lot of time and persistence to access benefits because of VA backlogs. That’s why I encourage veterans and their survivors to seek professional help from an attorney to ensure they get all the benefits available and receive help navigating the often-complex process.

9

Dirty Windows?

Dirty Siding?

10% OFF with 2 or more services!

WINDOW CLEANING

CONCRETE CLEANING

HOUSE WASHING

GUTTER

WINDOW CLEANING

CONCRETE CLEANING

LOW PRESSURE HOUSE WASHING

STARTING A

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR UP TO 12 WINDOWS

129

$

Call For Details.

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, PATIOS

159

$

UP TO 1,000 SQ FT

STARTING AT

$

Minimum purchase required. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details.

199

Call For Details.

Call For Your Free Estimate 463-205-1400 | WindowGenie.com

Lisa Dillman is an attorney at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law. The firm specializes in elder law and Life Care Planning, a holistic approach to deal with legal, financial, medical and emotional issues involved in growing older. The firm has offices in Indianapolis, Carmel and Zionsville. For more, visit applegate-dillman.com.

DISPATCHES Send us your stories — Current Publishing is now accepting photos or story ideas to run in the community section. Photos from kid events, athletic games and more are all welcome. Story ideas on new businesses, features, school news and more are accepted. All photos must include the names of anyone photographed. Please send them to jonathan@youarecurrent.com.

McCordsville, Great American Campout and Movie night — In a joint effort between the Town of McCordsville and the Fortville/ Vernon Township Library, the Great American Campout and Movie Night will be held July 24 at the McCordsville Town Hall park, 6280 W 800 N. The campout set-up begins at 6 p.m. The movie, “The Secret Life of Pets,” will be shown around 9:30 p.m.

Cars and Coffee — Cars and Coffee will gather four more times this summer. It’s a time for bonding over classic cars and cups of coffee at Outlook Christian Church McCordsville, 6531 N. 600 W. The remaining meeting dates are July 10, July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21.

McCordsville seeks Building inspector — The McCordsville Planning and Building Dept. is looking for a new building inspector. For more, visit files.constantcontact. com/f3ec75ad401/d4aeee8f-903e-4aac8cdf-279848741540.pdf.

MONDAY - THURSDAY WALK-IN SPECIAL 11AM-5PM: $20 per lane per hour + $3.50 for shoes per person.

WEDNESDAY 7PM: Trivia in Alley's Alehouse- top 3 teams win gift cards THURSDAY ALL DAY: HALF PRICE ARCADE GAMES FRIDAY 7PM: Music Bingo in Alley's Alehouse - gift card for the winner of each round

JOIN OUR TEAM!

CALL IN ADVANCE TO BOOK RESERVATIONS, SPOTS FILL UP FAST

13825 BRITTON PARK RD, FISHERS, IN 46038 (317) 773-9988 • WWW.BOWLATPINHEADS.COM

GUTTER

99

$

ONE STORY

Ca

10

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

FISHERS CHURCH LENDS HAND IN BUILDING HOMES

On June 19, Fishers United Methodist Church partnered with the Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity to build three homes. All three future homeowners participated in the build and their homes on 19th Street in Indianapolis. One of those three homeowners was Larry Roper, who was thankful for the volunteers who helped build the homes. “I’m grateful,” Roper said. “Everyone’s pitching in to help out a guy like me. I’m not going to tell my whole life story, but I’ve come a long way to get to where I’m at now. I’m just grateful.” (Submitted photo)

Intimate at any age.

Sexual intimacy can be a problem for all kinds of women. Whether it’s stress from your busy lifestyle, physical complications from pregnancy, menopause or following cancer treatment, or anything else that’s keeping you from feeling fulfilled, the Intimacy Clinic at Community Health Network is here to help.

No matter where you are in life, know that intimacy problems are normal and Community can get you back to feeling like you.

Learn more about the Intimacy Clinic and how you can schedule an appointment at eCommunity.com/intimacy

EXCEPTIONAL CARE. SIMPLY DELIVERED.

Britton Park Road. That portion of 131st Street will be comProject: Maple Lane, Zoeller pletely closed.

Ave and Wellington Drive Expected completion: The Water Main Replacement CONSTRUCTION project began on April 26 Location: There will be and will take approximately lane restrictions on each of three months to complete. Project the three roads, the details of where the should be completed by late July. lane closures will be are not yet available.

Project: Admirals Pointe Drive closed Expected completion: Project will begin Location: Between E 86th Street and Old in late June or early July and continue Stone Road. until September Expected completion: Work will last FISHERS through mid-summer 2021 as crews replace a timber bridge over Geist and the Project: Nickel Plate Tunnel Project north fork of Dry Branch.

Location: Beginning June 1, 116th Street will be closed from east of Municipal Drive CARMEL to west of Maple Street for the duration Project: Range Line Road reconstruction of the construction. Local business will Location: Between City Center Drive and remain open. 106th Street will serve as Elm Street. The project will include conthe main detour route beginning at Hague struction of a new roundabout at Walnut Road for eastbound traffic and Lantern Street (6th Street) and Range Line Road.

Road for Westbound. Lane restrictions on Expected completion: Work on the round116th Street have already begun, and will about is set to begin after July 6 with a be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the full closure of the intersection expected completion of the project. for approximately 75 days.

Expected completion: An estimated 60 Project: Burial of overhead lines days, opening expected in late July or earLocation: Guilford Road between Grand ly August.

Boulevard and Main Street.

Project: 131st Street reconstruction Expected completion: End of 2021 Location: 131st Street between IN-37 and GEIST

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Face masks not required for HSE students

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com During its June 23 meeting, the Hamilton Southeastern Schools board of trustees voted 6-1 to not require EDUCATION students to wear face coverings when they return to school in the fall. Face coverings will be encouraged, however. Board member Sarah Parks-Reese cast the only dissenting vote.

Masks will still be required on school buses and for visitors. Lunch visitors will not be allowed. The school board will reevaluate all the plan in December.

In addition, students won’t be required to be vaccinated to return to school. Fully vaccinated students will not be required to quarantine if they are exposed to someone who is either suspected to be COVID-19 positive or is positive. They will be expected to monitor their symptoms for 14 days and

“isolate immediately if symptoms occur,” according to the return-to-school plan. Unvaccinated students will face a 14-day quarantine if exposed to someone who has, or is suspected to have, COVID-19.

On school buses, students in kindergarten through eighth grade will have assigned seats and will be expected to go straight to their seat. The buses will be frequently sanitized.

For recess, the outside playspace will be divided into zones. Classroom cohorts will recess together and rotate through the zones throughout the week.

In June, the school administration sent out a questionnaire to parents seeking input on back-to-school policies. More than 4,300 people responded.

Matt Kegley, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, called the number of responses a “very sizable amount of responses and input compared to other things we’ve requested for feedback on.”

11

GET READY FOR

SUMMER! TAKE GE ADVANTA : R U O F O

$29

E FEE SERVIC SERVICE *PER

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

317-875-1380 ARMORAIR.COM

Armor Air We Do What's Right!

Registration numbers rise for Mudsock fall sports

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com Fall registration numbers for Mudsock Youth Athletics are higher than they’ve ever been, accordYOUTH ATHLETICS ing to the organization’s executive director, Scott Spillman.

“Since I’ve been here, we’ve never been close to the numbers we are looking at this year,” said Spillman, who has been with the youth sports organization since 2017.

More than 3,600 kids have registered for at least one of the eight fall sports, which

are baseball, softball, football, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, soccer and cheer.

The organization also will offer a stick skills program for lacrosse.

Spillman attributes the high numbers to people eager to get back to normal routines in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“After the pandemic, when people couldn’t go (for all the travel sports), they realized we can still have a fun experience for a much smaller price in my backyard as opposed to traveling every weekend,” Spillman said.

Fall sports registration is still open. For more, visit myathletics.com.

Outside payment kiosk now open – The City of Lawrence’s outside payment kiosk, located on the south side of the Lawrence Government Center in the drive-up lane, is up and running. Those wanting to use the kiosk will enter the drive-thru lane at the southwest corner of the Government Center parking lot, 9001 E. 59th St., Lawrence. The secure-payment kiosk is available 24/7 and takes cash, credit card and check payments. The instructions for use are on the screen. If you made your payment after 8 a.m., contact the business office at 317-542-0511 to confirm that you were removed from the list.

NEW HOME NEW BEGINNINGS NEW MEMORIES

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE BEYOND THE SALE, CALL DAVE PEREZ! Building Relationships Based On Trust

David Perez 317-698-5958

David.Perez@talktotucker.com www.talktotucker.com/david.perez @DavidPerezRealEstate

paulbateshomes.com

317-774-9400 Ellingerriggs.com

12

July 13, 2021

COMMUNITY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Cartoonist Campbell sweeps state SPJ awards BE COOL!

LIC# CO51300008

Our professional techs work hard to be sure you’re cool all summer long! »AC tune ups »new equipment »dehumidifiers »24/7 service

CALL NOW to schedule your appointment.

HowaldHeatingAndAir.com (4328)

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Cartoonist Tim Campbell has been a fixture in Current Publishing newspapers since Current in Carmel’s debut in October 2006.

“It was the second issue I was in the Current,” said Campbell, adding Current was the first newspaper to pubACHIEVEMENT lish his cartoons.

The Carmel resident earned the top three spots in the 2020 Indiana Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Best in Journalism Awards June 14 in a virtual ceremony.

“I’m very honored to have won the award for Best Editorial Cartoon in the state again,” Campbell said. “It’s the ninth time I’ve won it in the last 12 years, but this is the first time I’ve swept all three places in the category.

One strange angle to all of this is that the Pulitzers chose to not give an award for Editorial Cartoons last week. I think the people in our profession did their most outstanding work in 2020. I guess that makes winning the Indiana

Hays + Sons is standing by 24/7/365

757 East Murry Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227

317-452-8255

SPJ award even more special.”

His first-place cartoon was “Top Ten Moments of 2020” and his second-place cartoon was “Facebook Grip” His third-place cartoon was “Beware of Dog.” “We’re ecstatic for Tim,” said Steve Greenberg, executive vice president of Current. “He has the perfect combination of outstanding talent, awareness and sharp wit, and the judges obviously concurred. These awards are very well deserved.”

Campbell said he always submits five cartoons and agreed “Top Ten Moments of 2020” was his best. Campbell is syndicated through Washington Post News Service and Syndicate.

The SPJ awards are judged by journalists from another state.

The number of editorial cartoonists employed by newspapers has declined through the years, with most picking up syndicated cartoonists.

“As far as staff cartoonists, I think there are probably just a couple dozen left around the country who are employed full time by newspapers,” Campbell said.

DISPATCH Fishers Police Dept. Citizens Academy — The 39th session of the Fishers Police Dept. Citizens Academy is now accepting applications. The academy is a 14week program on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 11 and ending Nov. 17. The class size is limited to 30 persons. The purpose of the academy is to provide participants with an opportunity to better understand the role of police officers and, more specifically, to strengthen the relationship between the officers of the FPD and the community. Officers will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of FPD officers and insight into some of the specialized units and skills within FPD. Topics will include how to make a traffic stop, how the K-9 unit works within the agency, the role of the Fishers Dive team, how crime scene investigators process scenes, and how to safely navigate social media and the internet. It is open to Fishers residents ages 16 and older. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For more, visit fishers. in.us/1331/Citizen-Academy-Registration.

July 13, 2021

COVER STORY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

13

Field of Honor display elicits emotional memories for those involved

By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com For the fourth consecutive year, Jeff Young placed 500 American flags in near perfect rows in Lawrence for the Field of Honor display, set up as an unofficial gateway to the city’s Fourth Fest. Each flag represented someone who served the community through the military, police and fire departments and — new this year — essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The display was sponsored by the Exchange Clubs of Hancock County and Lawrence, which are part of Region 7 of the National Exchange Club. Region 7 also includes Johnson County.

Each flag has a story, and one in particular floods Young — a member and past president of Region 7 — with vivid memories, even though the events happened long ago.

In 1969, Young’s father received a phone call from Young’s brother, Rick, to announce that he was home from the Vietnam War. “My dad gets a call. ‘This is Ricky, I’m home, but don’t tell Jeffy. I want to surprise him. Dad, I’m hurt, I took shrapnel last week.

I’m getting my second Purple Heart. I want to be home very soon. Come and get me in Chicago,’” said Young, whose brother had just spent 13 months in Vietnam.

“As he came through the turnstile at Chicago O’Hare airport, he was spat upon by those who didn’t agree with the war,” Young said. “That’s why I’m passionate.

That’s why there’s a flag out there for Sgt. Rick Young, Vietnam, who we lost to Agent Orange 10 years ago.”

Upon returning home from Vietnam, Rick Young snuck into Jeff’s room while he was asleep, grabbed the right side of the bed sheets, pulled and rolled his then-19-yearold brother right out of bed, a move that the elder Young had done countless times as the two grew up.

“I bawled,” Young said of the memory.

“And you know what he did, he said, ‘You’re 19 now, let’s go have a beer.’ He goes out into the kitchen and he brings me a beer.

It’s like six in the morning, but I had a beer with my brother when he got back from

The Field of Honor display had 500 flags. The majority had either a dog tag or identification card for someone who served the nation or community in a selfless way. (Photos by Jonathan Matthes)

A dog tag for Jeff Young affixed to one of the 500 American flags as part of the Field of Honor display.

Vietnam.”

The memories were poignant for Lawrence Deputy Chief of Police Gary Woodruff, too.

“If you don’t get a lump in your throat when you look at all these American flags and all these military flags representing the various military branches, there’s probably something wrong,” Woodruff said. “It’s heart rendering.”

THE EXCHANGE CLUBS OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND LAWRENCE The Exchange Clubs of Hancock County and Lawrence are part of the National Exchange Club organization that is one of the oldest service clubs in America. Founded in 1911, it has 650 branches across the U.S., including 19 in Indiana. The National Exchange Club has 20,000 members nationwide.

The club’s main service project is to promote the prevention of child abuse, but it branches into other areas as well. The club partners with Veterans Matter to help house more than 400 Hoosier veterans who had previously been homeless.

The land used for the Field of Honor is next to the Indiana Military Hall of Fame on Herbert Lloyd Road, which has special meaning for Woodruff. The area was once part of Fort Benjamin Harrison, a base on which Woodruff served during his time with the military police in 1985 and 1986.

“It makes it all the more special that we are able to host it right here in Lawrence on property that used to be in the fort,” Woodruff said.

On July 5, the flags in the Field of Honor were removed. They will be carefully stored in a shed under Young’s care until their next appearance. Some are expected to be used in a Sept. 11 tribute in Hancock county. But all will be back in Lawrence in a year’s time, so the memories can flood back again.

ON THE COVER: Jeff Young of the Exchange Clubs of Hancock County and Lawrence pauses with a flag dedicated to one of his relatives.

(Photo by Jonathan Matthes)

14

July 13, 2021

VIEWS

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

ESSAY

HUMOR

Unintended consequences

Ear-y trip to the doctor

Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

This week past, another young, physically healthy person died by suicide.

What happened? How could this be? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it may be safe to go outside again. Indications are that consumer spending is up. Isn’t that a sign of high confidence? Shouldn’t we all be celebrating in the streets?

The CDC reported last month that teen suicide in 2020 was up 31 percent from 2019, and survived attempts, especially among young girls, was up more than 50 percent. Is it possible that the lockdowns, designed to protect our older and vulnerable, led to far greater risk for our younger and vulnerable?

Are we trapped in a mire of unintended consequences?

Are the mental health impacts of COVID-19 restrictions and the ongoing disparagement of institutions real? It is tough to know where to turn for respite. Social media, countless outlets of political drivel, being taught/expected to not believe one’s own perceptions of reality regarding political leadership, law enforcement, race, family, religion, community, gender, and disease … it is enough to encourage one to hide in a bunker and withdraw even if our cities burn. For those without the mental stability or brain maturity to make sense of this Gordian knot, it can easily be overwhelming.

Commonly understood, suicide leaves behind bewildered, frustrated and, often, friends and family trapped in some self- or community-directed guilt. “What more should you have done?” Like a rowboat in a whirlpool, the death spiral only leads to more death. Still, isn’t there something more than this place and time? To believe in ourselves, do we have to forsake a higher power? It is not hopeless. We are not alone.

Ear ye! Ear ye! I am cured! My fight for auditory good health was finally won last week after a visit to my local ENT, and because I have officially depleted my arsenal of ear puns, the scoop that follows will be mercifully unclever.

You’re welcome.

Readers may recall that in mid-June, my left ear became completely blocked with wax, leading to almost total hearing loss and an infection. Two Minute Clinic runs failed to resolve the problem, so I decided to meet with the top dogs.

I found myself in the office of my husband’s long-time otolaryngologist, who entered the exam room with a sarcastic, “Oh, it’s you.” (Danielle is my middle name; people with my official records never know who I am. It’s both a curse and a blessing.) After the requisite “How’s Doo?” conversation, he assured me I’d be fine, despite the trauma of my earlier CVS experiences. He’s a surgeon, after all.

He’s also a big, fat liar. I was not fine, because apparently, I had accumulated an unusual amount of wax that had adhered itself to my eardrum like a scab, and the traditional means of extraction simply weren’t working. At one point, Doc said, “I’m falling behind with other patients, and this is not normal. Let’s take a break.” To be fair, he did offer local anesthesia, but warned that a shot — in my ear — would definitely hurt. No thank you. I womaned-up and returned to my Lamaze breathing.

After much digging and scraping and air-blasting, and a little bit of internal crying, I was cured. I literally . . . ch-eared.

Sorry.

Peace out.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

—HENRY DAVID THOREAU

POLICIES Letters to the editor: Current Publishing will consider verifiable letters of up to 150 words.

Letters must be thoroughly vetted prior to submission. Current retains the right to reject or return any letter it deems to carry unsubstantiated content. Current also retains the right to edit letters, but not their intent. Send letters to info@youarecurrent.com. Writers must include a hometown and a daytime phone number for verification. Guest columns: The policy for guest columns is the same as the aforementioned, but the allowable length is 240 words.

Guest columns should address the whole of Current’s readership, not simply special-interest groups, and may not in any way contain a commercial message.

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

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Rewriting (medical) history Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

bills in your office.”

There were questions about my family Whenever I visit my doctor’s office, I medical history, requesting info on deceased have to fill out paperwork. But now, with relatives and their cause of death, including Obamacare and the pandemic, all four of my grandparents. My maternal HUMOR things have gotten complicat- grandmother died suddenly at 94, the result ed. The staff starts by conof large whiskey sours before breakfast firming that my insurance hasn’t changed, and two packs of Camels a day. This should which I think is just medical jargon for, “Has be a lesson to you. I’m just not sure what your coverage been the lesson is. dropped?” Before my The next line inI never have any side effects, last appointment, I quired about the but I usually list headaches, had to write down deaths of my aunts nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, and uncles. We were all of my medications and any side effects I decreased libido and heightened never a close-knit might be experiencing. impulsivity. That way they’ll think family, but I thought I never have any side my brother who still I’m really taking all my pills. effects, but I usually lives in New York – DICK WOLFSIE might remember some list headaches, nausea, vomiting, halluof the details. cinations, decreased libido and heightened “Hello, Peter, it’s Dick.” impulsivity. That way they’ll think I’m really “Dick who?” taking all my pills.

“Very funny. I have a question about UnHere is another question I had to ancle Sid’s death.” swer: What is your nickname? I’d never “Oh, how sad. I’m sorry to hear that. been asked that before and I really don’t When did he die?” have a nickname, but they hate it when “Nineteen-eighty-five.” you leave a blank space, so I wrote down This wasn’t getting me anywhere, so I “Sparky.” I knew if somehow that ended up simply scribbled in something to fill up the on my vial of blood, it would cause a lot of space — a cause of death that wouldn’t chatter at the lipid lab. raise any red flags. No one ever looked at My alcohol consumption also was somethose answers, anyway. But apparently, I’m thing they wanted to keep track of. How now quite the topic of conversation in the many cans of beer, how many glasses of medical records department. I was told that wine do I consume in a week? I asked my of all the patients in this internal medicine wife to see if she had any idea. “I buy you a practice, I’m the only one whose aunts and case of beer a week,” she said. uncles were all run over by a bus.

“Wait a second, I don’t drink that much beer.”

“Oh, you mean actually ‘drink’ it? You Dick Wolfsie is an author, didn’t say that. I’d say you ingest five beers columnist and speaker. Contact a week. The rest of the cans I find all over him at wolfsie@aol.com. the house, either knocked over by the cat, or warm and three-quarters full on top of

4 BATHROOMS SEASON ROOM

BATHROOMS BATHROOMS

317-848-7634 317-848-7634

317-848-7634 www.centennialremodelers.com

Welcome to the all-new 2022 Subaru Outback®.

Lease a 2022 Subaru Outback for only

265/mo

Finance As Low As

1.9

$

%

APR

With Approved Credit Subject to $199 Documentation Fee

For 36 months. $2,899 due at signing plus tax, title, license and dealer fees due at signing. Subject to $199 documentation fee.

For up to 48 months.**

*Offer ends 8/02/21. See dealer for details. On approved credit. Security deposit waived. 10,000 miles per year. Stock #18952. MSRP $28,485. Vehicle shown is MY22 Outback Wilderness. **MY22 Outback models. Fees subject to the state of residency.

Specials dependent on credit. WAC. Expires 8/02/21.

SHOP ONLINE AND WE WILL DELIVER IT TO YOU!

THE CAR YOU WANT. THE WAY YOU WANT.

TomWoodSubaru.com 317.608.0019 Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

LICENSED LICENSED BONDED BONDED INSURED INSURED

Member Central Indiana Member Central Indiana

Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

*

EXCLUSIVELY FROM TOM WOOD SUBARU

REMODELERS

317-848-7634

The civilized way to escape civilization.

INCLUDED WITH ALL NEW VEHICLES

REMODELERSBATHROOMS REMODELERS SINCE 1993 1993 SINCE QUALITY PRODUCTS, SINCE 1993 REMODELERS QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION GUARANTEED! EXPERT INSTALLATION SINCE 1993 GUARANTEED! GUARANTEED! QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION www.centennialremodelers.com GUARANTEED! www.centennialremodelers.com www.centennialremodelers.com

15

July 13, 2021

VIEWS

3300 E 96th St Indianapolis, IN 46240

16

July 13, 2021

HEALTH

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Avoid two common foot and ankle injuries Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Summer is in full swing, and I hope you’re staying active. But with all PODIATRY that movement, your feet and ankles can pay the price. Below are two common foot and ankle injuries that can occur during summer months and how to best avoid them.

Ankle sprains A stretching or tearing injury to your an-

kle ligaments is called an ankle sprain. This injury usually happens when you roll, twist or turn your ankle. Symptoms can include swelling, instability and pain. Often, it’s a sports injury. But something as simple as tripping or walking on an uneven sidewalk could cause a sprain. Avoid ankle sprains by warming up prior to any sports activity and add exercises to your routine which improve balance, strengthen the core and improve flexibility. Choose supportive athletic shoes, especially when you play sports,

such as tennis or basketball. And, if you suspect you’ve sprained your ankle, don’t try to walk off the pain. Instead, come in right away to prevent further complications.

Stress fractures Stress fractures are just like other broken bones: a real injury in need of medical attention. But these tiny cracks in your bone aren’t usually the result of an acute injury.

Instead, they tend to develop over time, as stress is repeated on the same part of your

body.

Orthotics can help prevent this common overuse injury. Stress fractures also can be prevented by starting any new exercise program slowly, progressing gradually and wearing activity-appropriate footwear.

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

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Lifelong construction worker finds relief from severe leg pain through vein procedure Credits care team at Ascension St. Vincent for going ‘out of their way’ to answer his questions and concerns Bruce Brosius began noticing varicose veins in his legs about 10 years ago. But he said it wasn’t until recently that they started to cause him severe pain.

His wife encouraged him to seek care. Bruce said an ultrasound at Ascension St. Vincent detected clotting in both of his legs.

“The clotting was causing me a great deal of pain and swelling,” said Bruce. “The clot was probably the size of a nickel in the side of my right leg, near my knee. It was hard to the touch and very tender.”

Bruce said he believes several factors may have led to the varicose veins in his legs, including being a reformed smoker, his genetics and his demanding construction job.

“I spend a lot of hours standing on my feet, wearing boots and carrying a tool belt,” Bruce said. “I’m doing high-impact work all day long.”

Bruce had a radiofrequency vein ablation procedure on his right leg at Ascension St. Vincent. This minimally invasive procedure uses heat created from radiofrequency waves, delivered through a small catheter, to close off the abnormal superficial veins that cause varicose veins. © Ascension 2021. All rights reserved.

“Vein problems run a broad spectrum, from unsightly cosmetic issues to significant health issues and disability,” said Richard Chitwood, MD, a vascular surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent. “Our team of vascular surgeons listens to each patient to determine the care plan for their particular issues and provide appropriate treatment.”

“If I would have known that this treatment was going to be so painless, and that I was going to meet so many wonderful people involved, I would have done this a long time ago.” — Bruce Brosius Bruce said the procedure was quick and simple, and relieved a large amount of pressure from his leg. He speaks highly of the care he received.

“The team at Ascension St. Vincent has gone out of their way to be respectful of my wishes and to listen to all my questions and concerns,” said Bruce. “I cannot say enough good things about them.”

Bruce Brosius, who has been a construction worker for over 40 years, had a minimally invasive procedure to relieve his leg pain.

Bruce said he will continue to see his care teams at Ascension St. Vincent for follow-up care and that he is looking forward to working and riding his bike without leg pain getting in the way.

“If I would have known that this treatment was going to be so painless, and that I was going to meet so many wonderful people involved, I would have done this a long time ago,” said Bruce.

Vascular specialists at Ascension St. Vincent provide a variety of innovative treatment options for men and women needing vascular care, from injection sclerotherapy for spider veins to minimally invasive venous ablation for varicose veins. When bulging leg veins are uncomfortable or when you want help adjusting vein-related skin discoloration, our care teams are ready to help.

Put uncomfortable leg pain behind you. Schedule an appointment today. ascension.org/StVincentVeinCare

July 13, 2021

BUSINESS LOCAL

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Terry Lee Hyundai & Genesis named top workplace

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

said the way the company conducts sales also differs from other dealerships.

“There’s no pressure,” he said. “When a Ever since the Terry Lee Hyundai & Genecustomer comes in, we don’t have a sales sis dealership opened in Noblesville in 2015, program. We adapt to the way they want it’s qualified to buy the car. Everybody comes in ACHIEVEMENT for and been with a different perspective. Somerecognized as times they want their trade-in to one of central Indiana’s top workbe worth this much, or they want places and one of the Top 150 Auto buy a car this close to invoice or tomotive News Best Dealerships To get their monthly payments down Work For by Automotive News. to this monthly payment. Whatever Owner Terry Lee said the recognitheir goal is, we take all that inforLee tions are a reflection of employees mation and understand.” giving what he calls “TLC treatment.”

Lee said the salesperson then goes on a “TLC, or ‘Terry Lee Commitment’ or ‘Think “fact-finding mission” to find the right car Like Customers,’” Lee said. “As long as your for that customer. employees are happy, that just transitions “That kind of approach takes the pressure down to the customer and makes them off the customer and off the salesperson,” happy.” he said. “People love to buy a new car, but Lee said perks that make employees hapthey hate to be sold. We want to help them py include better schedules than most car buy a car.” dealerships, incentives such as recognition Terry Lee Hyundai & Genesis is at 17665 dinners and ice cream socials, a strong 401k Terry Lee Crossing in Noblesville. For more, plan and a strong working environment. He visit terryleehyundai.com.

Great stocks at or under $10 -- Many investors have never heard of these companies because they all have stock prices near or under $10 a share despite compelling potential for growth. But stock-picking expert Hilary Kramer thinks this makes them among the best bargains now in a pricey stock market that hit record highs in 2020.

Here are some of Kramer’s favorite lowpriced stocks for 2021: • ACCO Brands (ACCO). This company’s iconic office-and-school-supply brands

Tom Roush Mazda Your Local Dealer Since 1972

Family owned since 1972

TOM ROUSH 2020 CX-30 2020 CX-5 MAZDA CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED OFFERINGS Lease $210 a month Lease from $248 a month 7 from YEAR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY or 0% Financing Available with or 0% Financing Available with 90 Day Payment Deferral.

90 Day Payment Deferral.

2018 MAZDA3 Sport $18,688 - M21386A

Covid-19 Store Update $23,808 - M21457A

2018 MAZDA6 Touring

2019 Outlander Sport Up to

2018 MAZDA CX-5 GT

$5,000 OFF

$25,555 - M21413A

DISPATCHES include Swingline staplers, At-A-Glance planners and Mead notebooks. Recent share price: $8.09.

• Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) manufactures more than 250 generic drugs that treat everything from headaches to osteoporosis. Recent share price: $4.81.

• Annaly Capital Management (NLY) occupies an unusual and profitable niche in the real estate industry. Recent share price: $8.12.

Source: BottomLine.com

Our Sales Department is Open! Our hours are Mo

2018 MAZDA CX-5 Sport We are closely following and adhering to all CDC re

$25,305 - M21428A practices in our facility to keep your family and o

2020 Eclipse Cross Lease from

2018 MAZDA CX-5 Sport

$299

month $25,930 a - M21215A sign and drive!

2020 MAZDA CX-5 Touring

2019 MAZDA CX-5 GT

2021 MAZDA CX-30 Premium Plus

2021 MAZDA CX-5 GT

$27,907 - M21438A

$30,888 - M21512A

$500 OFF

New Tankless Water Heater Please present coupon at time of service.

Coupons may not be combined with any other offer.

• Water heater repair • Water heater replacement • Tankless water heaters • Water Softeners • Sump pump repair

attaboyphc.com

New Water Softener Please present coupon at time of service.

Coupons may not be combined with any other offer.

$150 OFF

Water Heater Installation Please present coupon at time of service.

Coupons may not be combined with any other offer.

$31,533 - M21347A

$34,919 - M21544A

Prices are plus tax, title and $199 documentation fee. Prices subject to change without notice. We buy your car offers subject to in person appraisal and inspection. See dealer for complete warranty and vehicle details.

WE WANT TO BUY YOUR CAR! Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our appraisers.

Lease fr or 0% Fina 90 Day P

$21,991 - M21335A

2018 MAZDA CX-5 Touring

$26,999 - P15238

20

2016 MAZDA6 GT

2020 MAZDA CX-5 GT

$28,999 - P15062

$350 OFF

17

525 David Brown Drive Westfield, IN 46074 317-399-7481 www.tomroushmazda.com

2020

$4

Star

18

July 13, 2021

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

currentnightandday.com

Young cast takes stage at Westfield Playhouse

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Performing in “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a perfect fit for Lizzie Schultz.

“I’m a huge Judy Garland buff PLAY so I loved this movie so much,” said Schultz, who will be a Noblesville High School senior this fall. “It’s one of my absolute favorite films of all time.”

Schultz portrays Rose, the eldest daughter, in Main Street Productions’ youth play of “Meet Me in St. Louis” July 15 through 25 at Westfield Playhouse.

In the movie, Garland played Esther.

But in the play, the character Garland portrayed is named Rose, the name of another sister.

“It’s a lot of fun because she is such a pompous brat of a character and at the same time you kind of like her,” Schultz said. “It’s fun to play someone so high and mighty and full of themselves.”

This is her first appearance with Westfield Playhouse. Schultz, who performs with NHS’s mixed choir and Mad Jazz, previously performed with the Belfry Theatre and Summer Stock Stage.

“The most challenging part is, this is easily the biggest part I’ve ever had,” Schultz said. “That’s a drastic change for me.”

Although the movie is a musical, there is only one song at the end of the play.

Graham Puterbaugh, who will be a Westfield High School junior this fall, portrays Mr. Smith.

“It’s probably the biggest role I’ve had at Westfield Playhouse,” Puterbaugh said.

“It’s fun having a lot more lines than I’m used to and being a central part of the show. I like how many different emotions you get to see from Mr. Smith. He’s not just a one-note character. There are a lot of different moods he has.”

Puterbaugh performs in musicals and plays but prefers plays more.

“I’m a better actor than I am a singer,” he said.

Zionsville resident Liv Keslin plays Tootie, the youngest of four Smith sisters.

“She is the funniest character,” said Keslin, who will be a Zionsville Middle

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” through Aug. 15. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

RED BARN SUMMER THEATRE Red Barn Summer Theatre’s production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” runs through July 18. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

FEINSTEIN’S Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael presents “An Evening of Liz Callaway” at 7:30 p.m. July 16-17 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

WESTFIELD PLAYHOUSE Main Street Productions will present the youth production of “Meet Me in St. Louis” from July 15 to 25 at Westfield Playhouse.

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

CIAF features musical variety editorial@youarecurrent.com The “Meet Me in St. Louis” cast: Top, from left, Audrey Hockins, Lilah Cross, Sam Vrtismarsh, Lizzie Schultz. Bottom, from left, Graham Puterbaugh, Liv Kislin and Rachel Bush. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

School sixth-grader. “She causes trouble and it’s really funny.”

Rachel Bush, a home-schooled junior from Indianapolis, plays Mrs. Smith. Audrey Hockins, who will be a Carmel High School junior, performs as Esther Smith.

Lilah Cross, who will be a Noblesville East Middle School eighth-grader, portrays Agnes Smith. Ella Crites, who will be a WHS sophomore, portrays Grandma Prophater.

Sam Vrtismarsh, who will be a Carmel High School freshman, plays Lon. CALL TO DUTY Richelle Lutz was going to be an assistant director for “Meet Me in St. Louis” for her good friend Elizabeth Ruddell.

However, shortly after rehearsals began, Ruddell had to take medical leave and Lutz became a director.

“It’s my baby now,” said Lutz, a Boyleston resident who is house manager

at Epilogue Players Theatre.

This is the first time Lutz, 68, has directed a youth production and her first production at Westfield Playhouse.

“I’m digging this, these kids are so good,” she said. “I was scared. I’m an old hen. I’m not a young chick. My fears were, what are these kids going to think of me because I’m older? Do they want a younger director? We have a stage manager (Amber K. Roth), who just graduated from Ball State in theater. Her father passed away (June 30). I told these kids last week we have everything negative you could possibly have, so it’s obviously going to be a great show.”

The cast of 16 range from ages 8 to 18.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 and 2:30 p.m. July 18 and 25.

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

After being canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carmel International Arts Festival returns to the Arts & Design District Sept. 25-26.

At 11 a.m. Sept. 25 on the main stage, the Klezmets will perform. From 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., the Jennerators will perform classic rock. Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars will take the stage from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Phone Club, a pop rock group, will perform at the VIP party from 4:15 to 6 p.m.

The evening wraps up with Art Rocks III. Co-hosted by the Carmel International Arts Festival and Current Publishing, with more than a dozen food and beverage trucks. The featured band is Blair Clark & Fun Factor, which will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

On Sept. 26, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Japanese Minyo Dancers will perform, followed by the Tommy Baldwin Trio from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin shares her own brand of music from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tim Wright from the Wright Brothers will perform from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

July 13, 2021

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

ATI to pay tribute to songwriters

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Actors Theatre of Indiana will pay tribute to one of its favorite songwriting teams of composer John Kander MUSIC and lyricist Fred Ebb. ATI co-founders Cynthia Collins, Don Farrell and Judy Fitzgerald will perform the songwriting duo’s music at Feinstein’s at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Kander and Ebb created music for “Cabaret,” “Chicago,” “The Rink” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Their hit parade features memorable songs such as “All That Jazz,” “Colored Lights” and “New York, New York.”

“Kander and Ebb are my favorite composer/lyricist team,” Collins said. “Singing any of their work is a true joy.”

ATI’s first performance at the Studio Theater was “Chicago.”

“Cindy played Roxy Hart and I directed it,” Fitzgerald said. “The two of us also were in ‘The World Goes ‘Round’ twice. I love the song ‘Isn’t This Better’ from ‘Funny Lady,’ and I also love ‘A Quiet Thing’ from ‘Flora the Red Menace.’ I honestly love all of their mu-

presents

From left, Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founders Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins will perform at Feinstein’s July 21. (Submitted photo)

sic. They are true storytellers.”

Farrell said the show likely will be approximately 75 minutes.

Prior to the Feinstein show, the ATI DriveIn Theatre’s July 16 concert at Monon Shopping Center in Carmel will feature Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars with a concert theme of summer fun.

Dwight Lightning features music by Jimmy Buffett, John Fogerty and The Doobie Brothers, among other artists.

For more, visit atistage.org and feinsteinshc.com.

Casual New England Style Lobster Bake

al 11th Annu

Sunday, August 8

Signature drinks • Dinner • Dancing Outside, under a tent, rain or shine at

Sponsored by

Purchase Tickets

by July 31st Scan the code for a direct link call 317.283.3531 visit IndyOpera.org Media Sponsor

19

20

July 13, 2021

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Please Join Us for the 13th Annual

Vocalist hits winning note

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

$200 for second and $100 for third.

Carmel resident Linus Bergsma, 13, who gave a violin performance of “Concerto No. Kaylee Johnson-Bradley was encouraged 5 in D Minor” by Friedrich Seitz, was the age by her first appearance in CarmelFest Has 13 to 16 division winner. He entered after Talent. his mother showed him information CARMELFEST “I entered two about the competition in Current in years ago and Carmel. got second place in my category,” “I thought it looked fun, so I Johnson-Bradley said. “I heard they thought I’d try it,” Bergsman said, were doing it again, so I wanted to who will be an eighth-grader at Our come back and try to win.”

Lady of Mt. Carmel this fall.

The 19-year-old McCordsville resi- Johnson-Bradley Noblesville’s Ali Boice, 15, placed dent did just that by capturing first second, and Carmel’s Nate Koss, 16, place in the 17-and-older talent competition was third.

July 4 on the Carmel Gazebo stage.

The top three finishers in the 12-and-unJohnson-Bradley, a 2020 Mt. Vernon High der category were all from Carmel. Mount School graduate and Butler University stuNebo, which includes five Foster family dent, sang “Mama Knows Best” by Jessie J. siblings, took first place. The bluegrass “I got an award for it, so I feel I did pretty group was included in 12-and-under because good,” said Johnson-Bradley, who is in an a only one of the siblings was older than 12. cappella group at Butler.

The Foster family members are Hannah, 14, Isabella Agresta, 17, Indianapolis, finished banjo; Josephine, 12, mandolin; Elizabeth, 12, second, and vocalist Grace McKillip, 22, Greguitar; Luke, 11, fiddle; and Michael, 9, dobro. entown, was third. McKillip, whose maiden The band performed “Foggy Mountain Rock” name is Eckelbarger, previously lived in

by Earl Scruggs. Pianist Dhairya Shah, 10, Noblesville. took second place and Audrey Gradle, 9, The finalists earned $300 for first place, finished third.

Silent Auction featuring experiences of a lifetime.

Wine, beer & coffee tastings Adoptable animals just waiting to steal your heart.

Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

Saturday, July 31, 2021 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.

Embassy Suites Noblesville Tickets available at WineWagsandWhiskers.com

¢

4

4¢ INDIA

NAPO

LIS, IN

¢

4

4¢ INDIA

NAPO

LIS,

, IN

IN

LIS

PO

NA

DIA

IN

INDYSHORTS.ORG

#INDYSHORTS2021

IS,

OL

AP

AN

DI

IN

IN

July 13, 2021

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Flight Burger

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 650 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel What to get: Burger flight Price: $11.99 Anna’s take: I was very surprised at how incredible Flight Burger’s burgers are.

There is a plethora of burger joints across Hamilton County and, after a while, they all sort of taste the same to me, but Flight Burger was different. First, you can order a full-sized burger or get a flight of burgers, similar to how breweries offer flights of beer. The flights are made with 3 ounces of Wagyu beef, so they’re still bigger than your average slider and definitely a decent sized meal for only $11.99. Flight Burger only uses Wagyu beef, but the owners don’t charge more for that option. All regular burgers on the menu are $8.99 or less, which is an incredible deal. For someone who usually doesn’t eat a lot at each meal, I personally

A burger flight, from left, consisting of the Western Burger, the Greek Lamb Burger and the Fire Burger. Pair it with a flight of beer. (Photo

by Anna Skinner)

liked that it’s less expensive with the option to add sides and a drink for $2.99. I would suggest trying the onion rings because Flight Burger has perfected them so when you take a bite, the onion doesn’t slide out leaving you with the batter. Each bite is crispy goodness with the translucent onion in the middle. The mozzarella sticks also are incredible — large enough that I jokingly called them “mozzarella logs,” and they’re delicious. In my burger flight, I tried the Western Burger with bacon, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese and an onion ring; the Greek Lamb Burger with lamb, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion; and the Fire Burger, with Cajun seasoning, habanero aioli, lettuce, grilled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. I paired it with a flight of beer.

College Summer League is the honest event in Wesdield!

Join us at Grand Park to catch the action!

SINGLE GAME TICKETS: $8 SEASON TICKET BUNDLE: 20 TICKETS FOR $15

Find our season schedule at CollegeSummerleague.com

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Behind bars: Feelin’ Blue Get it at Hotel Tango, Zionsville Ingredients: 1 oz. gin, 1 oz. spiced blueberry limoncello, .75 oz. lemon juice, .5 oz. simple syrup, 2 dashes lemon bitters, dehydrated pineapple, cinnamon stick Directions: Shake first five ingredients and serve in a stemmed Collins glass with chipped ice. Garnish with a dehydrated pineapple and a cinnamon stick.

ONE OF THOSE DAYS? HELP IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

FREE IN-SHOP DIAGNOSIS UP TO $60 VALUE!

SCAN FOR SPECIAL OFFER!

317.867.0900

CALL ON US AT ANY TIME FOR SERVICES INCLUDING: Hardware Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting Internet/Email Setup and Assistance Networking Wired & Wireless Application Setup and Support Regular Computer Maintenance Virus Protection & Removal Internet Security Troubleshooting Remote Access & Diagnostics Managed I/T Service Plans Residential and Business Services PC and Mac Service and Sales

WE ARE YOUR APPLE SUPPORT EXPERTS!

950 N. Rangeline Rd., Ste. E, Carmel, IN 46032 • (317) 867-0900 • www.ctcarmel.com • M-F 9:00-4:00 and Weekends/After Hours by Appt.

PARTNER SPONSORS

Saturday, August 21, 2021

The Renaissance in Carmel at 11925 N. Meridian Street *In Person Event *We will be following current CDC Guidlines.

Please check prevailinc.org for details.

EVENT SCHEDULE 6:00

Cocktails and Silent Auction

7:00

Dinner

7:15

Program and Live Auction

9:00

Dancing with Dave & Rae

COMPANION SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSORS

TICKETS $175 Each Sponsored Table of 10 – $2,500 A special hotel room rate is available.

Details at prevailinc.org or 317.773.6942 Guests must be 21 and over

“Prevail strives to empower victims of crime and abuse on their path to healing, while engaging the community to support safe, healthy relationships.”

21

22

July 13, 2021

INSIDE & OUT

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Blueprint for Improvement: Cosmopolitan Carmel kitchen Commentary by Larry Greene Built in 1992, this home is in downtown Carmel. The new owners were eager to change the dated kitchen finishes to something more sophisticated.

After

THE BLUEPRINT • The star of the show is the gold brushstroke backsplash tile, which was laid in an artful pattern.

• Other fashion-forward features include a pink ombre faucet and dramatic golden light fixture.

• The quartz countertop sits atop sleek acrylic-front cabinets; a custom corbel was designed to support the breakfast bar.

• Storage solutions include built-in utensil dividers, drawers for plates and bowls and a custom cabinet to maximize space behind the refrigerator.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling; email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. Visit caseindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

Before

Tom Roush Mazda Your Local Dealer Since 1972 Dealer Since 1972 Your Your Local Local Dealer Since 1972

See more photos at youarecurrent.com/blueprint

Indy’s #1 Mazda Dealer

FROM $267 A MONTH FROM $309 A MONTH 20202020 CX-30CX-30 2020 CX-5 2020 CX-5 2020 CX-92020 CX-9

FROM $199 A MONTH

2021 CX-5 2021 MAZDA CX-30Lease from 2021 MAZDA CX-9 Lease from $210 a month $248 aMAZDA month Lease from $298 a month Lease from $210 a month Lease from $248 a month Lease from $298 a month or 0% Financing Available with

or 0% Financing Available with

or 0% Financing Available with

the 2021 Mazda CX-5 forPayment Lease theDay 2021 Mazda CX-30 for $199 a month90with Lease theAvailable 2021 Mazda with CX-9 Sport for or Payment 0% Financing Available or Lease 0% Financing Available with or 0% Financing 90 Deferral.

Day Payment Deferral.

90Sport Day Deferral. $267 a month 0.9% financing for 60 months or 0.9% financing andPayment $500 APR Cash $309Payment a month or 0.9% financing for 60 months 90 Day Deferral.

90 Day or Payment Deferral.

90 Day Deferral.

Covid-19 Store Update

Our Sales Department is Open! Our hours are Mon - Sat 9am-6pm.

We are closely following and adhering to all CDC recommended

10 practices year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty in our facility to keep your family and ours safe.

Department is Open! Our hours are Mon - Sat 9am-6pm. | www.tomroushmazda.com | 317-399-7481 525 David Brown Dr Westfield Our IN Sales 46074 We are closely following and adhering to all CDC recommended

Covid-19 Store Update 2019 Outlander Sport 2020 Eclipse Cross

in our facility to keep your family ours safe.

(Mazda CX-30, CX-5, CX-9) 36 month, 10,000 miles per year with $2999 down plus first payment, tax,practices title, and $199 Doc Fee. Monthly payment includes $650and Acquisition fee and available customer lease cash if applicable.

Up to

2019

Lease from

2020 Outlander Up to

July 13, 2021

LIFESTYLE

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Miller House: A mid-century treasure Commentary by Don Knebel Last week, I described how J. Irwin Miller helped make Columbus, Ind., the home of seven National Historic LandTRAVEL marks. One of those landmarks was his home, considered among the nation’s finest examples of mid-century architecture.

In 1952, Miller and his wife Xenia decided to build a house on their 13.5-acre plot extending from Flatrock River to Washington Street. They engaged their friend Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-born architect famous for the St. Louis Gateway Arch, to design a house for their family that included space for entertaining business and political leaders. Saarinen brought in landscape architect Daniel Kiley, and the Millers engaged interior designer Alexander Girard. When completed in 1957, the 6,838-square-foot house was the epitome of modernist design, featuring stone and glass walls and an open floorplan. Steel columns supported a flat roof containing skylights. Four living areas, including a dining room, were arranged around the large public area. That area included a sunken conversation pit, designed

by Girard to eliminate visual distractions, and 50 feet of shelves and drawers to accommodate unique items the Millers collected around the world. Girard’s furniture, drapery and rug designs incorporated vibrant colors. Kiley’s landscape design, conceived as a continuation of Saarinen’s building design, included a long allée west of the house flanked by honey locust trees.

The Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Ind. (Photo by Don Knebel)

An unencumbered expanse of grass sloped to the river, and a large hedge of arborvitaes protected the house from Washington Street.

In 2000, while the Millers were still living in it, their house was declared a National Historic Landmark, with notice being made of the integration of the landscape and the modernist house. After Xenia Miller died in 2008, the family donated the house, with many of its furnishngs, to what is now Newfields, which operates and maintains it.

Tours of the Miller House and Garden can be arranged online at columbus.in.us.

Too clever by half Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Kids love to tell you precisely how old they are. Adults, on the other hand, treat age like a tightly guarded state secret.

With kids, the “half” GRAMMAR GUY in their age makes all the difference.

My son isn’t merely “7”; he’s “7 1/2.” You’d better get the “half” in there, or he’ll take it as an insult.

It’s time to take a half-baked look at “half.” Specifically, I want to understand the difference between the phrases “a half,” “half a” and “half of.”

I’ll start with the low-hanging fruit “half of.” The preposition “of” is not necessary, but it’s also not wrong. So, when I say, “Half of my records are Beatles records,” that’s fine, but the “of” doesn’t have to be there.

What’s the difference between “a half” and “half a”?

If I had “half a box” of Lucky Charms cereal, this would indicate that the box is half full of cereal. If this was in my house, that would mean my daughter had dumped out all the cereal, eaten just the marshmallows and then returned the bor-

ing cereal bits back in the box. However, if I had “a half box” of Lucky Charms, this could potentially mean that a ninja snuck into my pantry and sliced the box in half with his katana, leaving only a half box.

I have half a mind to stop there, but our arrangement of “a half” or “half a” has quantitative consequences. Much of the time it doesn’t matter, nor does it change the meaning. For example, you could say, “I ran a half-mile this morning.” You could also say, “I ran half a mile this morning.”

However, there’s a major difference between running “a half marathon” and “half a marathon.” A half marathon is a specific running event in which people run 13.1 miles. If you run “a half marathon,” this would suggest that you finished the 13.1-mile race. If you said you ran “half a marathon,” it would seem that you quit the marathon (26.2 miles).

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

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.

CITY OF FISHERS PLAT COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE PP-21-11 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS BY GOING TO: https://townoffishers. formstack.com/forms/public_meeting_comment_form MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY STREAM THE LIVE MEETING BY GOING TO: http://tinyurl.com/CityOfFishers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Fishers Plat Committee at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in the Fishers City Hall building, One Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana.

REQUEST: At that hearing, the public will be invited to offer comments on the following request (“Proposal”): Case # PP-21-11- Consideration of a Primary Plat for two (2) lots and two (2) blocks for future subdivision on approximately 70.55 acres.

LOCATION: The property is generally located at the southwest corner of 126th Street and Cumberland Road.

The case file about this project is available for public review in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, located on the 2nd floor at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda with room location details and case related information will be posted on the City’s website forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting specified above. If you have specific questions or want to provide written contacts to the case planner directly, please contact: Planning & Zoning Department City of Fishers (317) 595-3155 planning@fishers.in.us www.fishers.in.us/notice

23

MULCH? Looks good.

Isn’t fun!

317-565-3540

YARDVARKSLAWNCARE.COM Yardvarks...doing a common thing uncommonly well!

24

July 13, 2021

LIFESTYLE

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

SHEPHERD INSURANCE - MEDICARE INSURANCE DIVISION 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

17

21 23 28

49 53

47

57

58

44 48

50

51

54

55 61

56

59

60

63

64

65

66

67

68

Across 1. Hamilton Town Center, e.g.

5. Beat badly 9. Smells 14. Jai ___ 15. A Gilmore girl 16. Low-carb diet 17. US Vice President born in Indy 19. Dental filling 20. Totally swamp 21. Mobile home?

23. Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival mo.

24. Poet’s Muse 25. Compilations of funny film faux pas 29. Former lib, for short 33. Lamb’s mom 34. Recycled 36. Uber alternative 37. Surprise attacks 39. Salon 01 hair goo

32

36

43

46

31

40

42

41

30

35 39

38

45

13

22

29

34

33

12

24

27

37

11

19

18

26

10

16

20

52

9

15

14

25

8

62

40. Colorado resort 41. Flaky rock 42. Flats at 146 renter 44. “The Catcher in the ___” 45. One who won’t keep off the grass?

47. Jos A. Bank, e.g.

49. ___ 47 (Carmel restaurant) 51. Soccer star Hamm 52. Islamic greetings 55. Foreigner’s giveaway 59. Leaves out 60. Ex-IU basketball player and coach turned radio/TV announcer 63. Backyard border 64. ___ Severin Hotel 65. Indianapolis Opera highlight 66. Egyptian symbols of life 67. Blueprint detail, briefly 68. Westfield HS exam

8 9 9 7 2 6 7 7 6 8 5 5 9 4 3 4 8 2 1 2 7 3 5 Down 1. Fabricated 2. Arkin or Alda 3. “Auld ___ Syne” 4. 21st Amendment buy 5. Nonvoluntary soldier 6. Ex-Pacer Hibbert 7. Website ID 8. How some musicians play 9. Addictive painkiller 10. City-County councillor for NE Indy 11. Earthenware pot 12. 500 sheets 13. Tofu bean (Var.) 18. Stomach ailments 22. Touch down 24. Main idea 25. Lysol target 26. Bide one’s time 27. State Farm rival 28. Olympic sled 30. Pants style

2 1 4

8

31. Type of daisy 32. Colt foe, briefly 35. Israeli airline 38. “Champion Harness Horse of the World” from Oxford, Ind. 40. Fountain County city 42. Slender 43. Apt to wander 46. Wipes clean 48. Take a machete to 50. Old PC platform 52. Godby Home Furnishings piece 53. Prayer conclusion 54. Chain unit 56. The Emerald Isle 57. WTTV military drama 58. “All ___ Jazz” 61. Mellencamp booster 62. U-turn from SSW Answers on Page 27

6 Asian Languages ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ 5 Greetings ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

4 Taylor Swift Songs ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ 3 Broadmoor CC Amenities ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ 2 Indiana State Fair Acts ____________________ ____________________

1 Home of World’s Largest Egg ________________________________

July 13, 2021

NUTRITION WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST STRENGTH-TRAINING

GUARANTEED RESULTS THAT LAST! Expert in Weight Loss!

NUTRITION, STRENGTH TRAINING, CARDIO AND FLEXIBILITY I LOVE your success!

WWW.FBFITNESS.COM • CALL TODAY 317.250.4848 REAL RESULTS HAPPEN HERE!

AFTER AFTER

Get your card in front of 128,087 households!

Call Dennis O’Malia @ 317.370.0749 for details

(317) 250-4848

1 on 1 Personal Training

Cindy Sams,

Cindy Sams Full-Body Fitness, Full-Body Fitness,LLC LLC

Current in Geist Focused on www.geistcurrent.com protecting your business so you can continue to grow it.

25

317.846.5554 shepherdins.com

1 on 1 Personal Training • Weight Loss Expert

3C Plumbing Inc. Cy Clayton Cadwalader

REPAIRS.

REASONABLY PRICED. RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING

- water heaters - sump pumps - garbage disposals - bath & kitchen faucets - water softeners -

Don’t live in the world and dream… l ive in the world of your dreams LANDSCAPE

MANAGEMENT

cy@3CPlumbing.com

IRRIGATION CONSULTATION

16 years experience Free home inspection Guaranteed work/referrals

848-7634

www.centennialremodelers.com

Member Central Indiana

“JEFF” OF ALL TRADES HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

FREE ESTIMATES

317-797-8181

www.jeffofalltrades.net - Insured & Bonded

WE CLEAN:

Insurance Specialist Storm Damage

Since 1993

TURN YOUR ‘TO DO’ LIST INTO A ‘TO DONE’ LIST

317.872.4800 sales@procarelandscapers.com

Lic. # PC1Q701074

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

• PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • TILING, CARPENTRY & MORE!

ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION

ROSE ROOFING LICENSED BONDED INSURED

FLORICULTURE

317.850.5114

$35 OFF

Any job of $250 or more “JEFF” OF ALL TRADES 317-797-8181 Coupon must be presented at time of estimate.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 7/31/21.

Small Local Business - Servicing Hamilton County 2010-2020 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner Fully Insured and Bonded - FREE ESTIMATES Discounts on High Quality Paints • Interior / Exterior • Full Prep / Clean Service • Walls, Trim, Cabinets • Ext Trim, Siding, Brick

wallapainting.com/current 317.360.0969

10% OFF

COVID-19 COIT CLEANS CARPETS COIT CLEANS CARPETS AIR DUCT

FF OCLEAN 0% 4WE 40% OFF

DUCTS

0% OFF

4 • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & GroutExpires Carpet • Air 7/20/21 Ducts Upholstery • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation Carpet • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & Grout • Air Ducts

*

Labor over $1500 *Discount for interior painting only

Upholstery 483-1166 • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation (317) • COIT.COM UPHOLSTERY (317) 483-1166 • COIT.COM

Jay’s

PERSONAL SERVICES Licensed, insured & bonded • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Wood Floors • Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical

Gary D. Simpson Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575 Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

• Roofing and Siding • Room Additions • Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

simpsonconstructionservices.com

FULLY INSURED SERVICES INCLUDE: • Residential & Commercial Mowing • Tree & Shrub Trimming/Removal • Mulching • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Demolitions • Painting • Junk Removal • Moving Furniture • Build Decks/Remodeling

BOBCAT WORK

Call or text us at:

574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com

www.jayspersonalservices.com

topnotchmasonry@att.net

26

FINE BATHROOMS

July 13, 2021

WE DO CONTACTLESS EXTERIOR ESTIMATES Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Jorge Escalante

317-397-9389

• Kitchen Cabinets

Financial Advisor 11740 Brookschool Rd. Suite 400 Fishers, IN 46037 317-578-7857

10% OFF

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

chad parsons

decorative concrete designs

317-397-5710

chadparsonsconcrete.com DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, POOL-DECKS, SPRAY-DECK, RESURFACING, COLORED CONCRETE OVERLAYS PLAIN OR DECORATIVE FINISHES, STAMPED CONCRETE AND ALL TYPES OF CONCRETE

Dan H Dawson

MEMBER SPIC

Owner

YOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL!

Heartland

H E A LT H I N S U R A N C E

317-650-8888

(317) 666- 4200

dan@dansdetail.info

heartlandhealthinsurance.com jacob@heartlandhealthinsurance.com Health Insurance | Dental & Vision | Medicare Supplements

Affordable Health Insurance For You & Yours Since 2005

SERVICES

SERVICES

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

SERVICES

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

SPRING CLEAN-UP MULCH MOWING FERTILIZING TEAR OUT / REPLACE FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491

• House Wash • Roof Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing House Wash • Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Stamped Concrete Cleaning • Stamped Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Deck Cleaning & & Sealing • Paver Cleaning and Sealing Cleaning Staining • Fence Cleaning and Staining••Dock Paver Cleaning and and Sealing Sealing • Dock Cleaning and Sealing

to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration

master guitar instructor all levels & styles

Serving, Hamilton, Marion, Boone Madison & Hancock counties

317-910-6990

www.pawpatrolindy.com

guitarboyrocks@gmail.com

317-802-6565 317-432-1627

WILL DO BOBCAT WORK, REMODELING, BUILD DECKS & PROPERTY AND GUTTER CLEAN OUT

“The Safe and Reliable Alternative to Boarding” Insured/Bonded Serving Carmel & Westfield

Give us a before call at 317-490-2922

baker scott GUITARBOY STUDIOS

Pet & House Sitting Service

SERVICES

SERVICES

NEED NEW GUTTERS?

Locally owned/operated over 42 YRS

• • • • •

INTERIOR CLEANING/DETAIL EXTERIOR WASH + WAX • GIFT CERTIFICATES

Classifieds

VISA, MasterCard accepted.

Reach 128,087 homes weekly

SERVICES

Like us on Facebook @ Thread Headz Auto & Marine Upholstery

Justin Rich

317-397-9389 pain hetownred2007@gmail.com

10% OFF

(765) 233-7100

threadheadzautomarine@gmail.com

Learn more at:

Jorge Escalante

317-397-9389

• Carpet • Headliners • Seats • Trunks • Custom Consoles • We also do boat interiors

www.iwantanewbathroom.com

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

hetownred2007@gmail.com Kitchen Cabinets • Interior/Exterior • pain

We do custom auto upholstery

Anderson Construction Services

10% OFF

Jorge Escalante • Interior/Exterior

NOW OPEN!

Complete Bathroom Remodeling -Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Installations -Custom Showers -Leak and Mold Solutions -Low Maintenance Choices

Lawn Care and Landscaping, Mulching, Spring/Storm Clean-ups, Paint, Power-Washing.

Trash & Furniture Hauling & Building Demos.

FULLY INSURED & Sr Discount Text or call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices .com

after

omaliashsr.com

Give us a call at 317-490-2922 to schedule your Free Quote & Demonstration

Serving, Hamilton, Marion & Boone counties • omalias.com FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

HAVE JIM WEGHORST, WITH THE CALL #1 RATED CLOG FREE GUTTER PROTECTION SYSTEM, GIVE TODAY YOU A FREE ESTIMATE 317-450-1333 GROUNDHOG STUMP REMOVAL

driveway & Patio

C&H TREE SERVICE

PROTECT YOUR LARGEST INVESTMENT AGAINST STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

GUITAR LESSONS

Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun On Line or In Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690 or 317-341-4905.

BOOTH RENTAL BOOTH RENT – CARMEL

3 MONTHS FREE “GROW YOUR BUSINESS” Near 2,000 apartments and condos 317-844-8579

GARAGE SALES GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE July 15,16, & 17 Thurs, Fri, Sat 9 am to 1 pm HOOSIER VILLAGE 5300 W. 96th St. Lots of EVERYTHING from quality furniture to household and collectibles. No clothing Please masks if not vaccinated

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE! Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

July 13, 2021

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

VACATION RENTAL SPEND A WEEK IN

SUNNY SANIBEL AVAILABLE

2021 AUG 16TH THRU SEPTEMBER 30, NOV. 11 THRU DECEMBER 22 2021-2022 DECEMBER 31 THRU JANUARY 19 *Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo *4th Floor with Gulf View *A Beautiful Inviting Pool *2 Lanais with Lounge Chairs *Plenty of Great restaurants to choose from *Perfect biking and walking paths *Up to 6 People A PARADISE AWAITS YOU Please email: rkojsc3@aol.com for rate info and details.

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

CLARITY CARE GIVERS, LLC - WANTS TO HIRE YOU!

Clarity Care Givers, LLC, the premier personal services caregiving agency headquartered in Fishers, proudly serves the elder community within Central Indiana.

Clarity is looking for compassionate, service- and detail-oriented people to provide in- home personal care services for older adults. Experience in caregiving is a plus!

If these qualities describe you, and you have a valid drivers license, automobile insurance, and you can pass a background check, please send your resume’ to: apply@ claritycaregivers.com or call us at 317.774.0074, Option 3.

Clarity Care Givers, LLC offers our caregivers a welcoming culture focused on strong connections, exceptional pay, flexible scheduling, an IRA, and caregiver recognition, to name a few.

Come to Clarity Care Givers, LLC- we make a difference!

NOW HIRING SECURITY OFFICERS FT/PT & Seasonal hours available Hiring for all shifts

GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

City of Westfield • This role is highly customer-service focused and requires strong professionalism, communication, and multi-tasking skills • Confidence in answering phones, data entry, and greeting customers are essential • Position performs a variety of accounting duties involving utility billing, cash handling, collections, and accounts payable/receivable • Please send resume via email to blouks@westfield.in.gov or mail to City of Westfield 2728 E. 171st St. Westfield, IN 46074 Attn: Bradie Louks

Automotive Detailer in Westfield is looking for person(s) to help with the cleaning of vehicle interiors.

Must have exemplary driving record, have dependable transportation, and be detailed oriented.

Apply online at www.jobs.aus.com Call 317-920-0402 to schedule your interview today!

Open Interviews every Wednesday 10-3.

8777 Purdue, Suite 300, Indianapolis IN 46268 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

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

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING

*Equal Opportunity Employment *$15 to $18 per hr. to start *$250 SIGN ON BONUS *Commission/Unit count possible *All Benefits Negotiable SEND RESUMES TO dan@dansdetail.info

Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

HELP WANTED:

6 9 4 3 8 5 1 2 7

5 1 3 7 4 2 6 9 8

M A D E

A L A N

G E R M S

A W A I T

S O F A

8 7 2 1 6 9 3 5 4

A M E N

L L D R A I N Q U A G U L F O C T G R E E R E E I D S T C A O N E R P R I L A A M I T S N C E K H S

R U B O R Y Y L E A E R L S U S E G E L E N A C L M E S D A N O M N S P E

2 8 6 9 3 4 7 1 5

1 3 7 2 5 8 4 6 9

3 2 1 4 9 7 5 8 6

9 4 5 6 7 1 8 3 2

4 5 9 8 1 6 2 7 3

7 6 8 5 2 3 9 4 1

O P I L A A T N E D A N T O T M I A C D A I C

D A N B O O T S

O L L A

R E A M

S O Y A

C A P R H I A C E K I A R T E

O X E Y E

N I N E R

N C I S

T H A T

Languages: BURMESE, JAPANESE, KOREAN, MALAY, MANDARIN, THAI; Greetings: GOOD MORNING, HELLO, HEY, HI, HOLA; Songs: CARDIGAN, FIFTEEN, LOVER, MEAN; Amenities: DINING, GOLF, TENNIS; Acts: BABYFACE, BEACH BOYS; Home: MENTONE

NOW HIRING

NOW HIRING:

Validation Engineer. Westfield, IN. Lead Hardware Validation of complex vehicle connection systems (brackets) that support Active Safety products (radars, cameras, and controllers). Test plan development, customer interface, develop new hardware test technologies, write and maintain software applications and drivers, test hardware development, test software development, and process documentation. Develop test hardware and software necessary to validate Active Safety products. Analyze data. Create test summaries and reports. Requires Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or a closely related degree and coursework in Signals and Systems Analysis, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering, Digital Systems Design, and Digital Processing of Signals. Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard, Carmel, Indiana 46032. Ref: 70401A COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/ hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

CLARITY CARE GIVERS, LLC WANTS TO HIRE YOU! Clarity Care Givers, LLC serves the elder community within Central Indiana and is looking for compassionate people to provide in- home care for older adults. Caregiving experience a plus!

Must have driver’s license, auto insurance, and able to pass background check.

Send resume’ to: apply@claritycaregivers.com or call 317.774.0074, Option 3.

PUZZLE ANSWERS – SPONSORED BY SHEPHERD INSURANCE

“FULL-TIME /PART- TIME”

Looking for an entry level employee to round out my help desk. It is a perfect job for college aged students or someone looking to return to the workforce.

Primary duties would be inbound tech support calls, emails, and light office work. Mid-morning, approximately 15 hours per week. Please send resumes, work history, or questions to: mkress@theankerconsultinggroup.com

NOW HIRING

27

SIGN UP FOR YOUR MORNING BRIEFING Get free news and updates delivered to your inbox.

Sign up at youarecurrent.com/morning-briefing

28

July 13, 2021

Current in Geist

www.geistcurrent.com

Healthcare is bigger than a hospital.

Healthy people make our community thrive.

That’s why—your focus is our focus.

RIGHT SIZE. RIGHT CARE. RIGHT HERE. NOBLESVILLE / WESTFIELD / CARMEL / CICERO / FISHERS / SHERIDAN