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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

A little more than a year ago, Lawrence resident Stephanie Greenwald was fixing her daughter Lilly’s hair when the girl suddenly fainted.

HEALTH

“She was white as a ghost,” Greenwald said. “Her lips were turning blue, she was not breathing. I’m freaking out, but her little sister was with us, so I’m trying to like keep it together so she doesn’t freak out.”

Greenwald said Lilly woke up briefly, but then fainted a second time. They went to the ER, but by the time they got there, Lilly was fine and the ER doctors couldn’t find anything that needed immediate care. They recommended a follow-up visit with their primary care physician and an echocardiogram — an image of Lilly’s heart.

That test showed that Lilly’s aorta — the artery that transports blood from the heart to the rest of the body — was seriously malformed through a birth defect. But, Greenwald said, Lilly — now 11 — had been asymptomatic her whole life, as far as they could tell.

So, they got more tests and another echocardiogram. That one showed that Lilly has two aortas — a right and a left — which is not typical. The left one, which is where the aorta is supposed to be, is the “bad” one and the right one has been picking up the slack, which is why Lilly had been able to function.

That part was good, but there was more.

“(The aortas) had formed this vascular ring around her esophagus and her trachea,” Greenwald said — and the ring was constricting both.

Riley Hospital for Children physicians recommended waiting to see if Lilly developed symptoms before moving forward with what would be a complicated surgery. Greenwald researched the condition and decided she wanted a second opinion.

“I found the best hospital in the world at Boston Children’s Hospital,” she said. “They did a free second opinion — they have a huge multidisciplinary team that looked

Lawrence girl scheduled for open-heart surgery

at all of our records. They called me when they had my records and asked so many questions that I would have never connected to this issue.”

Some of the questions included what kind of food Lilly prefers (noodles because they’re easier to swallow) and whether she had worse respiratory symptoms than normal when she got sick (yes). Lilly also has sleep apnea and acid reflux. So, Greenwald said, while it wasn’t obvious at the time, Lilly has been showing symptoms throughout her young life.

“Boston came back with their diagnosis and said she has a circumflex aorta and it is causing major compression on her right side and on the back of her esophagus and her trachea,” Greenwald said. “We need to basically transplant it.”

The surgery will involve opening the chest, removing the malformed left aorta and replacing it with the healthy right aorta.

Greenwald said that while waiting was an option, it could lead to more complications for Lilly later.

“I talked to somebody who had the surgery done at 35 years old and she can no longer swallow,” she said. “She does not have the ability to swallow — she has to

rely on gravity to get her food down.”

Greenwald noted that the fainting episode that led to Lilly’s diagnosis didn’t have anything to do with her heart defect.

“I made her pass out because I was braiding her hair and caused that from something called hair-grooming syncope,” she said — a condition that can cause people to faint when having their hair brushed.

“That’s why I don’t feel like we should ignore what we found. We were meant to find this. We were meant to fix it.”

The family will travel to Boston for the May 31 surgery, and a family friend has set up a Go Fund Me account to help offset expenses that insurance won’t cover.

Greenwald said their health insurance was supposed to pay for everything after the out-of-pocket limit had been met, but the company recently changed the criteria and will cover less than half.

Greenwald said people have been generous and she is grateful for the support. She said the best way she can express her appreciation is to promote blood drives in the area, to help make sure there’s enough blood on hand to save lives during surgeries like Lilly’s.

The Go Fund Me account can be found at gofundme.com/f/lemonade-for-lilly.

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Lilly Greenwald holds a heartshaped stuffed toy given to her by a friend. Lilly, 11, is scheduled to have heart surgery May 31. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Greenwald)

COMMUNITY

DISPATCHES

Crane Day for kids – ABC Commercial Construction Prep Academy hosted Crane Day for students of Franklin Central High School. During Crane Day, students immersed themselves in hands-on activities, workshops, and demonstrations guided by industry professionals. They had the opportunity to explore the mechanics and operation of cranes while learning about the vital role civil engineers play in construction projects. The students also had the opportunity to tour the ABC Adult Training Center, which provides a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities in various trades. For more, visit abcindianakentucky.org.

Chamber golf outing scheduled — the 2024 Annual Greater Lawrence Chamber Golf Outing is set for June 27 at Old Oakland Golf Club, 11611 E. 75th St. The cost is $200 per individual or $650 for a foursome. Player registration opens at 11 a.m., with play starting at noon. Prizes are available for closest to the pin and longest drive, and for the putting contest. To register, visit greaterlawrencechamber.org.

Centier Bank donates to United Way — Centier Bank recently presented a $65,000 gift to United Way of NWI, impacting nine United Way agencies across Indiana as part of its annual workplace campaign. The funds were gathered by associate contributions and a corporate gift and will affect approximately 600,000 individuals throughout the state, helping serve more than 100 local United Way programs in the 11 counties where Centier serves, which are Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Allen, Tippecanoe, Boone, Marion and Hamilton counties.

Chamber Chew on This — Omar Habayeb, director of skills and pathways programs at TechPoint will be the guest speaker for the monthly Chew on This luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. May 21 at The Garrison, 6002 N. Post Rd. For more and to register, visit greaterlawrencechamber.org.

Poets Laureate of Lawrence — Poets Laureate of Lawrence will meet at 7 p.m. May 28 at the Arts For Lawrence Theater at the Fort, second floor. Featured poet Norbert Krapf will read from two recent books, “Homecomings: A Writer’s Memoir,” which covers 50-plus plus years of writing and publishing, and “Songs for All Souls,” a collection of short, meditative spiritual poems.

Yocum to face District 88 incumbent Jeter in general election

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Stephanie Jo Yocum won the Democratic primary election May 7, securing her party’s nomination for the Indiana House District 88 general election.

ELECTION

Yocum was ahead by 60 percent or more over her primary opponent, Starr Joy Hairston, throughout the district.

In the Nov. 5 election, Yocum faces Republican incumbent Chris Jeter of Fishers, who was unopposed in the primary.

In a telephone interview May 7, Yocum said her day started at around 3:30 a.m. She dropped signs off at various polling places, noting that there are quite a few in the large district, which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.

Yocum said voters expressed concern about a variety of issues.

“(I’m) hearing a lot of concern around women’s rights and reproductive rights, a lot of concern around safety and guns,” she said. “(People are) definitely concerned about property taxes and gas tax increases and health care costs — costs in general. Wages aren’t keeping up with inflation.”

Yocum said that, moving forward toward the general election, she plans to continue engaging with residents. She said her role is to understand the community’s prior-

ities and she wants to hear from voters. Jeter won reelection to the District 88 seat in 2022 with about 60 percent of the votes cast.

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Yocum

Council OK’s increased cumulative capital fund tax

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The Lawrence Common Council voted May 6 in favor of reestablishing the city’s cumulative capital fund and increasing the levy for property owners to 5 cents per $100 assessed value.

GOVERNMENT

The vote was 8-1 with Councilor Rick Wells (D-District 2) casting the only no vote.

The fund is specifically for capital expenses. According to information from the city, the new rate is the maximum allowed under state law. It is separate from other property taxes.

The City of Lawrence had been collecting 2.5 cents per $100 assessed value for its cumulative capital fund.

According to the city, the increased cumulative capital fund tax will result in about $600,000 more annually for city capital projects. The city’s financial advisor told the council previously that the average homeowner would see an increase of about $30 annually.

During a public hearing on the new rate, Lawrence resident James Masur expressed concern about the impact of new property taxes on homeowners.

“I get that property taxes (pay) for services like roads, schools, and what have you — infrastructure — but I would encourage this council to use a very sharp pencil to make sure all that money that is derived from this or is freed up because you’re getting this money is appropriately accounted for and spent in a prudent manner,” he said. “Because, as I see it, these property taxes as they go up, they’re a trap for citizens because, unlike income tax where if you get injured on the job and

are disabled, you don’t have to pay income taxes on your workers comp payments. Property taxes aren’t the same. You still have to pay them.”

Masur is married to Councilor Liz Masur (D-at-large), who voted in favor of the measure.

The council also voted unanimously in favor of a spending plan for the remaining $5.7 million of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Lawrence received $11.2 million in 2021 through that federal COVID-19 relief program. The remaining funds will be spent to match a state grant, purchase police and fire response equipment and vehicles, purchase animal control transit vehicles and for other government services.

The money must be obligated, through contracts or other official means, by the end of 2024 and must be spent by the end of 2026. If the money is not obligated by the end of this year, it must be returned.

In other matters, the council postponed action on issuing general obligation bonds until its May 15 meeting. Public hearings are required before approving the two measures, but the hearings were not included on the council agenda.

One of the two ordinances related to general obligation bonds authorizes the city to issue bonds for future projects and doesn’t include a fiscal appropriation. The second ordinance would appropriate $7 million in bond funding for city expenses, such as equipment leases that currently are paid for through the operating fund or department budgets.

The next Lawrence Common Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 15 at Lawrence Government Center, 9001 E. 59th St. Meetings are livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ cityoflawrencein.

DISPATCHES

CPR classes offered — The City of Lawrence Fire Department has free CPR classes planned for July 26 and Oct. 26. The classes are open to ages 15 and up. Participants will earn a certificate upon completion. To register, visit bit.ly/3wcZszY.

SUN Bucks program helps with grocery costs — This summer is the first year of the new Indiana SUN Bucks, a benefits program

that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Summer is a time when many children lose the free and reduced-price meals they get at school and when households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. Most eligible families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. For more, visit indianasunbucks.com.

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Data breach leads to lawsuit

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A class action complaint has been filed against Carmel-based Otolaryngology Associates after a cyberattack in February led to personal and health information of patients being stolen.

COURTS

According to the complaint, which was filed April 16 in Marion County, the data breach occurred between Feb. 17 and 21 and affected nearly 317,000 people, including current and former patients, employees and providers. OA operates 13 medical offices throughout central Indiana.

The complaint states that those impacted were not notified until more than a month and a half after the data breach and that information potentially compromised includes names, codes related to services provided, Social Security numbers, contact information and driver’s license numbers.

OA and its attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to a notice it sent to those affected by the data breach, OA discovered the attack “within hours after it began” and took immediate steps to try to stop it. The notice states that on Feb. 20 and 21, the attacker sent three communications claiming to have stolen data and threatened to release it publicly.

OA contacted the FBI and hired a forensic cybersecurity response firm, and an investigation concluded that the attacker did not view individual documents but ran programs to exfiltrate data from OA’s systems, the notice states.

“The hacker did not gain access to the OA medical records system,” the notice states. “For the vast majority of individuals, the information impacted included billing records and did not include Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers.”

The complaint requests the court to require OA to notify those impacted by the breach of its full nature and extent, award damages (amount to be determined) and award attorneys’ fees.

Mecum’s Spring Classic revs up

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic was originally born as a muscle car and Corvette auction.

EVENT

“It has a lot of that DNA that has stayed with it through the years,” said Sam Murtaugh, Mecum Auctions chief operating officer. “Corvettes and muscle cars are definitely the main theme, if there is one, but we have everything in between.”

ty is filled to the gills with cars.”

Murtaugh said there were more than 25,000 unique attendees each of the past two years. The total attendance was approximately 40,000.

The event was scheduled to start May 10 and will conclude May 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The Spring Classic is the event Mecum started with in 1988 and then moved from Illinois to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2008.

Since then, consignments have grown to 2,600 consignments and $113 million in sales at the Spring Classic in 2023.

“We’ve now taken over the entire Fairgrounds, every building and every parking lot,” Murtaugh said. “We use the infield of the track for parking. The rest of the facili-

Murtaugh said the Spring Classic was held during the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020.

“Indiana was one of the places we could conduct business in 2020, so much so that it sparked us to add a second event in October,” he said. “We’ve been coming back twice a year since 2020.”

Visit Indy Executive Vice President Chris Gahl concurred.

“Mecum continues to attract visitors from across the U.S. and the event is perfectly timed with the start of summer travel,” Gahl said. “The event is a must-attend experience for car enthusiasts, and this helps drive tourism into our city and region.”

This year’s Spring Classic will include 37 collections and an estimated 3,000 consignments. Mecum’s Indy Fall Special is set for Oct. 3-5.

For more, visit mecum.com.

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Lawrence police help investigate illegal gun sales

• Davone Trae Eans, 24, Indianapolis

CRIME

Lawrence Police Department officers assisted in an investigation that led to federal charges against 15 people of conspiracy to illegally purchase firearms.

According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana, the 15 people were indicted for conspiring to “straw purchase” dozens of weapons from at least six federally licensed dealers in central Indiana.

“Straw purchasing occurs when a person who is allowed to legally purchase a gun from a federally licensed dealer falsely states that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves, when they know that the gun is actually intended for someone else,” the release stated.

The defendants charged with conspiring to make false statements during the purchase of a firearm and one or more counts of making a false statement are:

• Daylen Bell, 24, Indianapolis

• Jaylyn Lamont Crenshaw, 25, Indianapolis

• Michaela Evan Day, 27, Indianapolis

• Michael Glen Day, 23, Indianapolis

• Kendall Rayshaun Ezell, 21, Indianapolis

• Anthony Keith Jones, 24, Indianapolis

• Isiah Thomas Keller, 21, Greenfield

• Anthony James Morst, 24, Indianapolis

• Caleb Morris Redman, 23, Indianapolis

• Jordan Devon Ross, 24, Gary

• Derrion Wisdom Scruggs, 23, Unknown

• Michael Coreal Stubbs, 22, Indianapolis

• Demetrius Andre Young, 24, Indianapolis

• Jalen Charles Zimmerman, 23, Indianapolis Keller, Stubbs, Ezell, Michael Day and Jones allegedly paid the other defendants to make straw purchases from federally licensed gun dealers. They then allegedly transported the guns to resell elsewhere. If convicted, each defendant faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

In addition to Lawrence police, other agencies that helped with the investigation were the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Greenfield Police Department; Hancock County Sheriff’s Office; Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department; and U.S. Marshals Service.

DISPATCHES

Resurfacing planned in Lawrence — The City of Lawrence has secured $1 million in funding through the state Community Crossing Matching Grant Program to resurface roads in Geist Valley Estates, the Fairways East neighborhood and 52nd Street in Winding Ridge. Work will begin in fall.

Bike share opens for the season — The City of Lawrence bike rental program is open, with two locations at Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8950 Otis Ave. and Lawrence Government Center, 9001 E 59th St.

Renting a Tour Lawrence bike comes with free admission into Fort Harrison State Park, according to the city, and the first hour is free with a Tour Lawrence Annual Membership of $30 per year. Pay-as-yougo rates are $3 per hour.

Calls for artists and vendors — The Fishers Arts Council has put out calls for artists to participate in upcoming fairs and exhibits. The June exhibit at The Hub

Gallery, 11810 Technology Drive, is titled “The Golden Age,” and focuses on work by artists 50-plus. All mediums are welcome, according to the FAC, and artists living in assisted living facilities are welcome to submit. Pick-up options are available if drop-off is not possible. The submission deadline is May 17. The Juneteenth Jubilee exhibit at Conner Prairie is seeking vendor applications, with a deadline of May 24, for the June 19th event, which last year attracted about 2,500 people. Artists who wish to have tables at the Sept. 8 Harvest Fest must submit their applications by July 8. For more, fishersartscouncil.org, click on the “For Artists” tab and then on “artist call outs” from the drop-down menu.

Geist Waterfront Park to open May 25 for swimming — Geist Waterfront Park will kick off the 2024 swim season on May 25. Geist Waterfront Park is open daily from dawn to dusk and a lifeguard is on duty 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during swim season.

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Noblesville senior a powerful presence at the plate

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gabby Fowler has been flexing her power for the Noblesville High School softball team.

“Since arriving as a freshman, Gabby has always been a competitor and has been exceptional at this game,” Millers coach Deke Bullard said.

“She also does a ton of work outside the field. She has athletic weights through the school as well and does other training, including Raymer Strength.”

Through the first 17 games this year, the senior third baseman was hitting .519 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs.

“I think what we are seeing is her offthe-field work all coming together this year,” Bullard said of her high batting average.

Fowler’s career batting average heading into the season was .472. She holds the school career record for home runs with 44. She had a single-season record of 15

MEET GABBY FOWLER

Favorite athlete: Anthony Rizzo

Favorite TV show: “Young Sheldon”

Favorite subject: Ceramics

Favorite vacation destination: Hawaii

last year. The state record for home runs is 50 by Bremen’s Erin Coffel (2017-19).

“My biggest improvement over the course of my career has been my mental approach to the game,” Fowler said. “Of course, the extra training and hours in the cages have helped, but I’ve seen a major difference in the player I am from a mental perspective and enjoying the game through ups and downs.”

Fowler has primarily played third base for the Millers, but also played catcher for the Indy Dreams 18-and-under travel team.

The Millers are looking to win their third sectional title in Fowler’s four years.

“Winning back-to-back sectional titles is something that has helped me become the

player I am today,” she said. “Being introduced to a tournament environment my freshman year taught me the importance of being a team player and supporting everyone, no matter what. That team was full of amazing role models that showed me how to be a leader and become what they were. Winning my sophomore year was also super special because no one expected us to win. We were the underdogs that year and were able to come together and accomplish our goals. My goal for this team is to win sectionals and make a long run in the tournament.”

Fowler’s personal goals are to break her single-season home run record and continue to be a leader for her teammates.

Fowler will play for East Carolina University next season.

“When I started the recruiting process, I knew I wanted to go south,” she said. “I looked at multiple schools in the Carolinas, and after many camps, I decided on East Carolina. The coaches and team created an amazing atmosphere that I really wanted to be a part of. When I went on my visit, I also fell in love with the beautiful campus and the culture around ECU sports.”

Noblesville third baseman Gabby Fowler is hitting .519 through the first 17 games. (Courtesy of Noblesville Sports Media)

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RACING TO LEARN

MSDLT after-school club teaches about motor careers in a fun way

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Indianapolis is known for auto racing — and the world-famous Indy 500 is fast approaching. Indian Creek Elementary School teacher LaMonica Henson hopes to leverage that popularity to spark students’ interest in motor engineering and other racing-related careers.

Henson leads a car-racing club for fourth- through sixth-graders, which meets a couple times a week at Indian Creek Elementary, 10833 E. 56th St. The school is part of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.

Henson said the idea started when she talked with someone whose boyfriend was a motor engineer — a career she wasn’t aware of.

“And I thought, if I don’t know, I bet our kids don’t know,” she said. “Then I did some research and, like, IUPUI has it and Indiana University has that major. ELHAS is my son’s nonprofit, and we sponsor the club — we sponsor STEM experiences here — we partner with Indian Creek because I teach here. And I’m like, we need to learn all about racing. The kids need to know what this is, in case they’re interested. ELHAS believes in getting the kids early, in elementary school — get them hooked, and then they can pursue it if they’re interested.”

ELHAS stands for Every Leaf Has a Stem. Henson said her son, who studies engineering, started the organization to help kids learn about opportunities in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math. She herself knows very little about engineering,

“That’s the way my clubs go,” she said. “I get curious and then I learn about it.”

Henson also leads the school’s gardening club, with an indoor hydroponic garden that grows lettuce in the Makerspace and outdoor raised beds that soon will be planted.

She hopes the students in her clubs also get curious and want to learn, she said.

After the school dismissal bell rings at around 2:30 p.m., club members wander into the school’s Makerspace and pile their

backpacks in a corner. They take a few minutes for the all-important snack — you don’t want hangry kids — and then Henson and the students get some remote-con-

Indian Creek Elementary School teacher LaMonica Henson, right, helps a student with the controls for a remote racing car.

trolled cars ready to take to the outdoor track, which the students built themselves behind the school building a couple of years ago.

NASCAR DRIVER TO VISIT RACING CLUB

NASCAR driver Zachary Tinkle was scheduled to visit with the Indian Creek Elementary School racing club May 3 but had to postpone the visit when he was called in to a race in Kansas.

Tinkle rescheduled the visit for May 17,

when he will talk about what it’s like to be a professional racecar driver. Tinkle, who has been racing professionally for about 10 years, is based in Speedway.

For more, visit zacharytinkle.com.

It was the first time since the end of winter that they were able to race cars outside. Until then, they had practiced their remote-control skills by flying drones indoors, Henson said, maneuvering through a hula-hoop racetrack placed high on the ceiling.

Fifth-grader Lilian Korengel said it was fun to race drones.

“First, we learn how to (control) them and then we start racing them through all the hoops,” she said. “And then, one time, we tried to tag each other with the drones — like tag the other drone with a drone.”

She said it was challenging to learn at first, but after she got the hang of the controls, it wasn’t that difficult.

Indian Creek Elementary School Principal Kevin Kemper stopped in for a quick visit before everyone headed out to the racetrack, and said Henson is an incredible teacher.

“She is single-handedly transforming this building,” he said. “She has the (remote control) racetrack, she has the (indoor) drone racetrack, she has the hydroponics — not only there but throughout the entire building — and then she has the community garden, and then every week she comes to me with another idea. She is phenomenal and she’s always trying to find more opportunities.”

Henson said the clubs are meant to be fun, but she tries to mix in learning whenever she can.

“This just lays that foundation, you know — if they’re interested in continuing to pursue it as they get older, that’s good, but we’re really just trying to lay a foundation,” she said.

Out at the track, club members took turns racing their cars around the dirt track, sometimes crashing into the barriers or each other’s cars. They were learning about momentum, electronics, velocity and physics — and smiling the whole time.

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Students in the car-racing club at Indian Creek Elementary School take turns racing cars on a track behind the school. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)

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at Indian Creek Elementary School, led by teacher LaMonica Henson, combines fun and STEM learning by racing cars on a track built by students. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Fishers commemorates Mental Health Awareness Month

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For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the City of Fishers and the Fishers Health Department continue efforts to promote a Stigma Free Fishers, increasing awareness of mental health challenges and promoting treatment options.

RESOURCES

“Fishers is recognized as a national leader in addressing mental illness and promoting a stigma-free environment,” an announcement from the city stated. “Stigma Free Fishers aims to raise awareness, promote conversations and demonstrate unity for the mental well-being of the Fishers community.”

In addition, the City of Fishers announced that it received the Mental Health America Bell Seal Workplace Gold Seal, which highlights the city’s commitment to creating a healthy workplace environment and providing resources and support for employees’ mental well-being.

According to the city’s website, Bell Seal recipients complete an application, including 58 criteria related to workplace policies and practices that influence worker mental health outcomes, such as workplace culture, benefits, compliance and wellness programs.

“We are thrilled for the city to be recognized with the Mental Health America Bell Seal Workplace Gold Seal for the second consecutive year,” Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “As mental health advocates, we prioritize the health and well-being of our staff and this award is a testament to our ongoing efforts to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.”

The City of Fishers has events planned in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, including free yoga classes. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

The Fishers Health Department also is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with Credible Mind, a mental health and self-care digital platform.

“As we mark a year of collaboration with CredibleMind, we are grateful for the opportunity to collectively blaze the trail toward evolving the conversation around mental health — promoting awareness, empowerment and resilience in Fishers,” stated Monica Heltz, Director of FHD.

Other opportunities related to Mental Health Awareness Month include the monthly StoryWalk for families with young children. The story is “Ruby Finds a Worry” by Tom Percival, and visitors can read the story while taking a stroll at Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Rd.

The city’s parks department offers free yoga classes in May, at 9 a.m. Wednesdays, also at Billericay Park, except for May 29, when it will be at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Dr. Yoga classes also are available during the Fishers farmers markets, starting at 8 a.m. Saturdays at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

For more, visit fishersin.gov/ mental-health-awareness-month.

DISPATCHES

Leadership investor announced — OneZone Chamber of Commerce’s newest Leadership Investor is Krieg DeVault, providing legal advice in the greater Indianapolis area since it was founded in the mid-1870s. OneZone Chamber of Commerce serves over 1,300 businesses in and around the communities of Carmel, Fishers, Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero, and Sheridan. To learn more about OneZone Chamber of Commerce go to onezonechamber.com.

Survey shows credit union a top workplace — Indiana Members Credit Union was recently named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s statewide survey and awards program. The program is designed to evaluate participating organizations and honor those with the highest levels of employee satisfaction and engagement in the workplace, according to a news release from Indiana Members Credit Union.

Benefits for active-duty Meijer employees — Meijer recently announced additional benefits for its members on military leave. Meijer will now offer 100 percent income

replacement for up to nine months for deployed military members who have been with the company at least one year. Those with less than one year will receive the same percentage of assistance for up to three months. This benefit can be utilized multiple times throughout a team member’s career with no maximum limit. Meijer also will extend team members’ health benefits for up to nine months after they leave for active duty.

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No sugar-coating the peril

Commentary by Terry Anker

In the world of unhealthy choices, there are some overachievers. Starbucks offers to start our day with the 590-calorie White Hot Chocolate. Happily, according to its pitch, we will find it to be “creamier than creamy,” and standing in line to get it probably burns a few of those calories. And if an average U.S. female can consume less than 2,000 calories per day, taking down 30 percent of the gross amount for the 24 hours might not be too bad if she evens out her remaining intake with something abundant with a few more redeeming qualities. Broccoli?

ESSAY

The reigning and unchallenged champion of excess goes to the Triple Stacker King from Burger King at 1,370 calories for the sandwich. Add to it fries weighing in at 434 calories and a Coca-Cola at 507, and she’ll hit 2,311 — or 116 percent of the daily allowance. Sure, most of us don’t choke down the gut-busting combo meal daily. So, let’s go with the regular cheeseburger with medium french fries and cola. How bad could that be? It turns out that it’s not so good

“Starbucks offers to start our day with the 590-calorie White Hot Chocolate.”

– TERRY ANKER

at 1,301 — or 65 percent of the day.

Hardee’s Fried Chicken 12-Piece and Biscuits should feed a family of four with its 6,490 calories, making the meal 1,735 per person if Junior eats as much as Dad. If he can’t and Dad picks up the slack, then Dad’s number will be higher. If Dad is average, he can afford to ingest 2,700 or so. He’d have room left over for a trip to Starbucks. Fast food is not the only culprit packing our waistline. Cheesecake Factory serves a single-portion pasta with a 3,209-calorie wallop. Add the truffle cake for 1,770. If we are surrounded with sugar-coated peril, how do we navigate?

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

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Don’t call me ‘the fixer’

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

The Wolfsies belong to a wonderful congregation. The Heartland Universalist Unitarian Church is warm and welcoming. I wouldn’t fix a thing.

HUMOR

More to the point, I can’t fix a thing. Yet, that’s exactly what they asked me to do. Last week, there was a sign-up sheet posted for some opportunities to spiff up different aspects of the building. My wife Mary Ellen and I wanted to help, but while jotting down our names on a sign-up sheet to help in the garden, the new head of the building committee approached me looking for some additional help with some needed repairs.

“Say, Dick, can you help us replace a broken window?”

“Sorry, I don’t have a clue how to do that.”

“Any experience with electricity?”

“Bulbs. I can change bulbs.”

“How about plumbing? Can you assist with that?”

“I don’t have a prayer.”

I had to be careful. I used to belong to a temple back in New York. Jewish people have a blessing for everything, and I didn’t want to find out that I did have a prayer for plumbing.

“How about just cleaning?” he asked.

My wife was on my side with this one.

“He doesn’t even know how to do that at home,” she volunteered.

Mary Ellen loves to volunteer. What a trouper.

Why is repairing things so difficult for me? Growing up, everyone in my family was more adept at this kind of stuff. My father, for example, could fix anything. He’d go downstairs to his workshop with a broken vase or an electric can opener on the fritz and an hour later emerge from the basement to flaunt his success. How about some credit for me? Where would Dad have

“My mother was also skillful at repairing things. After all, she fixed dinner every night for 30 years. My brother was always in some kind of a fix.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

attained all that experience if I hadn’t busted this stuff to begin with?

My mother was also skillful at repairing things. After all, she fixed dinner every night for 30 years. My brother was always in some kind of a fix. My uncle back in New York was accused of fixing an election for a city councilman. And my sister? Well, she spent most of her free time fixing up her friends. Even our dogs were fixed. Fixing is in the Wolfsie blood. Everyone had some kind of repair skill but me. That’s a tough fix to be in.

I used to have a great handyman. He installed our ceiling fan, rescreened the porch and patched up the leak in our roof. He charged $50 an hour. “Unless you help me,” he’d say, “then it’s $65.”

Now that he’s gone, my wife’s favorite expression is, “You need to call somebody.” So, I call the plumber, the electrician, the roofer, the computer repairman. Yes, I can’t fix a darn thing, so I pay these guys at least 100 bucks an hour.

Here’s a word of warning. If you are like me and can’t fix anything, you will end up broke.

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Feinstein pays tribute to Tony Bennett with Palladium concert

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation, Michael Feinstein has a great appreciation for Songbook Hall of Fame member Tony Bennett.

Feinstein became friends with the legendary vocalist, who died at age 96 in July 2023.

Feinstein, artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will present “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” at 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palladium at the Center. Feinstein, who will be joined by Carnegie Hall Big Band, shared some thoughts of the tribute and his relationship with Bennett.

How special is it to do the tribute to Tony Bennett given your close personal relationship?

I would not have been able to achieve what I do if it weren’t for the individuals who preceded me and imparted their knowledge, one of whom was Tony Bennett. I had the privilege of knowing Tony personally — I once had the opportunity to sing with him and I spent time with him socially, along with his wife, Susan. Thus, being able to express gratitude and celebrate his legacy, as well as to discover different and novel ways to interpret his music, presents a significant challenge because he’s not just an icon. He is a legend.

Continuing his music for new generations in “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” holds great importance to me and our audiences, an importance I know Tony shared because of his dedication to the arts and educating the youth about music. Bringing the production to Carmel is incredibly special because of everything the city, the people, our foundation and venue mean to me. Indiana is home, and to borrow from “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s no place like home. Therefore, I am doing this not only for myself but also in honor of Tony, espe-

cially because of you.

Can you describe how important Tony’s contributions are to the history of the Great American Songbook?

Tony Bennett’s work has left a significant mark on the Great American Songbook, making timeless classics shine even brighter. His songs, ranging from the iconic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” to the uplifting “The Best is Yet to Come,” show his unique ability to bring freshness and depth to well-loved tunes.

Whether he’s delivering the smooth elegance of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “The Way You Look Tonight” or the heartfelt simplicity of “Smile,” Bennett’s performances are a showcase of his emotional depth and commitment to the music. His impact on American music is undeniable, ensuring that these songs will be cherished by future generations.

Do you have personal favorites of Bennett that have particular meaning?

For the Tony tribute, I’m performing the songs associated with him, including a lot of the Cy Coleman pieces, like “The Best is Yet to Come,” which he introduced, and “I Want to Be Around,” which Tony also made famous. Of course, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” will be included, along with Gershwin songs because his first commercial

Michael Feinstein will perform a Tony Bennett tribute concert May 17 at the Palladium, (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

record featured Gershwin’s work. Then, songs associated with people he worked with, like Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Sophie Tucker, will be part of the repertoire. So, it’s going to be an overview of his career through all of that music.

Do you share stories and anecdotes of your time with Tony?

The first time I met Tony Bennett was in 1983. I was doing a benefit with Rosemary Clooney and Tony was asked to participate. I remember talking to him on the phone first because he wanted to perform some unknown Gershwin songs that I had access to, thanks to my work with Mr. Gershwin — Ira Gershwin. Then, I met Tony in ‘83 backstage at the concert, and he was great. Being a young kid who knew his world, I knew his music and the songwriters, so it was easy for us to start talking and become friends.

Do you have other appearances planned with the tribute?

“Because of You: My tribute to Tony Bennett” will be performed nationwide and there are plans underway for the show to cross the pond to the U.K., Europe and beyond. We have a rather full calendar in the United States. The specifics will be announced at a later date.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘THE KING AND I’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I” runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

The inaugural “Don Farrell presents” concert features Ten Branches May 16; Dueling Pianos May 17; and Zach Day May 18 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘SNOW WHITE’

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s production of “Snow White” is set for May 18-19 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit cidedance.org.

‘FINALES & FANFARE’

Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Finales & Fanfare” concert is set for 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

DISPATCHES

The Melange Series performance set — The Melange Series at The Florence will feature vocalist Cynthia Collins, dancer Olivia Payton and visual artist Madhuchhanda Mandal in a collaborative performance at 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 3 p.m. May 19 at The Florence at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

ICC, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir set concert — Singers from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir High School Division, along with singers from the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, and instrumentalists and percussionists have been perfecting their sound as they prepare to present the iconic Latin American Mass, “Misa Criolla.” The concert is set for 4 p.m. May 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. For more, visit iccchoir.org/tickets.

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IWS founder’s final concert set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For his final concert as Indiana Wind Symphony’s music director, Charles Conrad picked his own exit number.

MUSIC

Conrad chose Ottorino Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.”

“It’s the big blowout finale,” Conrad said. “It’s the ultimate concert ender. It features the entire ensemble.”

The Indiana Wind Syphmony’s “Finales and Fanfare” is set for 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Jay Gephart, who will replace Conrad, will serve as a guest conductor on a piece.

“It has been a real pleasure to serve as a guest conductor for the Indiana Wind Symphony this spring, particularly as I transition into the position of music director for next season,” Gephart said. “We all owe Charlie Conrad a debt of gratitude for his vision in creating the Indiana Wind

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Symphony. I am honored to follow in his footsteps.”

Conrad, 70, said he’s comfortable retiring from the symphony he founded in 1997.

“I’m sure I’ll guest conduct some places,” Conrad said. “The main thing I want to do in retirement is go hear a lot of concerts and do a lot of traveling. I want to be free to spend a week at the Metropolitan Opera (in New York), hear three or four different shows and maybe catch a Broadway show.”

Conrad also plans to travel to Europe. He said, although not an official IWS act, he is taking 40-plus IWS musicians to Italy in July to perform a concert in Carmel’s sister city of Cortona.

The Carmel concert will include a John Philip Sousa march and the “First Suite of Holts.” The concert will include a “A Summer was Just Beginning,” which is about the career and untimely death of actor James Dean, from Fairmount, who died at age 24 in an automobile accident.

presents ‘Phantom’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva has put her own spin on a timeless classic. IBC will present “Phantom of the Opera” at 4 and 7 p.m. May 25 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

DANCE

“When you watch a musical or movie, you can fall in love with the characters but want more than what you see that first time,” Yakovleva said. “As an artist, I tend to expand the stories of what I see. You can always create more background or imagine a different path the characters will take. As a dancer and choreographer, I also see everything in movement and want to express all these emotions and feelings in more impactful ways. ‘Phantom’ is one of those timeless stories that is so rich and layered with emotions that it begs for more — more dance, more exploration of feelings, more reactions. Not only can we bring new, exciting choreography to life, but I have intertwined the most incredible music in this production. The best way to

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. describe it is electrifying.”

Former IBC student Morgan Rust, who grew up in Noblesville, returns to play the role of Christine.

“IBC is the place where all of my formative training took place,” Rust said. “I grew up with the teachers being family to me, so having them guide me at this stage of my career is an incredible blessing. It also comes with additional layers — I want them to see that all their emotional and physical investment in me is reaping benefits.”

Carmel resident Justin Hamilton, who is a high school senior who takes online classes, plays the Phantom.

“The biggest challenge while rehearsing for the production of “Phantom of the Opera’ is not only learning all the choreography, but also being able to find new ways to interpret the character and convince the audience who Phantom is and what he stands for,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton took a hiatus from ballet at age 13 in 2019 for three years. He returned to IBC in the summer of 2022. He will join the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago as a trainee after graduating.

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BTCA grads return in ‘The Firebird’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As a former Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy student, Emmanuelle Hendrickson views her return as a guest artist as special. Hendrickson and Erica Lohman share the title role of “The Firebird” as part of BTCA’s production of “Enchanted Tales” May 24-25 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. “Enchanted Tales” includes “The Firebird,” a one-act ballet; and “Les Sylphides” and an “Anna Pavlova Tribute.”

DANCE

Lohman, a Mt. Vernon High School graduate, will perform in the 7:30 p.m. May 24 presentation, and Hendrickson, a former Indianapolis resident, will be in the 2 p.m. May 25 show.

Hendrickson was in the performance as a background dancer in BTCA’s “The Firebird” in 2016.

“I watched Erica dance as The Firebird

and I was really inspired by her,” said Hendrickson, a 2023 Indiana University graduate who performs with the Colorado School of Ballet. “It feels like a full-circle moment because I get to watch her perform as The Firebird again and I also get to do it myself. It’s so amazing to dance alongside her this time. My parents are so excited because it’s hard to come to watch me dance in Colorado.”

BTCA Artistic Director

Jane Hachiya-Weiner said this is the fourth time BTCA has presented “The Firebird.”

“It is special to me because of Igor Stravinsky’s moving and exciting score and the dramatic imagery of the darkness of Kachei’s Kingdom in direct contrast to the bright light of the savior, The Phoenix — The Firebird,” she said.

As a pre-professional ballet academy, Hachiya-Weiner said the goal is to train its dancers to be become successful professional dancers if that is their goal.

For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org/ enchanted-tales/.

INDY OPERA CLOSES SEASON WITH ‘A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC”

Indianapolis Opera’s “A Little Night Music” closed the 2023-24 season with “A Little Night Music” May 3-5 at the The Toby Theater at Newfields.

The Toby Theater at Newfields is one of a handful of sites where Indy Opera presents events each year. Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey said it is important to be in the community, rather than asking the community to come to it. During his May 4 pre-show announcements, Starkey said, “Music does make our society better.”

Fishers residents Kay Feeney-Caito, public relations director for the Indianapolis Opera, left, and Kara Davis, director of operations. (Photo by Jennifer A. Haire)

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• European oak accents on the new built-in and island contribute a warm, organic element to the room’s diverse material palette,

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• A beverage fridge bookends the island, offering convenient access to both the breakfast nook and snack bar.

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