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Councilor lends literal helping hand to assist coroner’s office

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com As the Hamilton County Council’s liaison to the coroner’s office, Councilor Steve Schwartz has taken his COUNTY responsibility to stay apprised of the department’s needs to the next level.

For the last 15 years, Schwartz has not only had regular conversations with Schwartz the coroner but volunteered to assist him on calls to learn about the grisly job firsthand. During that time, he’s cleaned up after suicides, consoled grieving families and helped convince fellow elected officials to provide funds to modernize and expand the department in a quickly growing county.

“I strive to keep our coroner’s office with a professional touch,” said Schwartz, who has served on the council since 2002. “Some of our council members do not want to go on any of these types of runs, and I understand that. But for me, it’s (about) being able to help the department. It helps me learn their needs.”

Schwartz’s firsthand experience has been key in recent upgrades for the coroner’s office, including the purchase of power gurneys, the opening of a new morgue in 2018, relocating to larger office space in 2021 and the addition of two full-time and one part-time employees in the office to begin work this year.

Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin described Schwartz’s efforts as “outstanding.”

“There are people that are assigned something and do a job, but he really takes it to heart,” Chalfin said. “He’s been on runs with me in an ice storm at 2 o’clock in the morning. He’s been very dedicated.”

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The county coroner is perhaps one of the least publicized elected positions, as most people don’t often encounter one unless something has gone tragically wrong. And many assumptions people have about coroners are based more on television shows than reality, Chalfin said.

In Indiana, coroners are charged with investigating violent deaths, such as homicides, suicides and automobile accidents, and unattended deaths, which occur outside of a medical facility. That’s why, despite the more than 500 COVID-19 deaths reported in the county, the pandemic hasn’t led to much of a workload increase for the coroner.

Rather, it’s the county’s quick growth that has led to a rise in calls, jumping from 196 cases in 2007, when the county had a population of 257,000, to 559 as of mid-December 2021, when the county’s population was closer to 350,000. As the county grew, so did the workload for Chalfin and his staff. Chalfin said the growth led to him working every holiday for the last seven years other than July 4, 2021.

“You can’t let (deceased) Chalfin people lay there and say, ‘I’m sorry, it’s the Fourth of July, I’ll be there tomorrow,’” Chalfin said. “You just can’t do that.”

But with the new hires, office space and morgue, Chalfin, who will be term-limited out of his position later this year, said the coroner’s office is well positioned for the future.

“I think we’re where we need to be for a county of this size and the aggressive growth (expected),” Chalfin said.

A FIRSTHAND LOOK Hamilton County appointed its first full-time coroner, Thurl Cecil, in 2006, and the following year, Schwartz, who became a councilor in 2002, requested to go on a call to understand how the coroner’s office functioned.

The next morning, he got an opportunity to find out, as Cecil called to tell him that two people had been fatally shot in Home Place.

Schwartz was put to work on the scene, even helping to move the victims into body bags.

The amount of work involved in a single case fascinated Schwartz, who decided he wanted to learn more about what was involved and how the county’s other elected officials could help, even if in a less direct way. When Chalfin took office in 2014, Schwartz continued his volunteer work with the new coroner.

“If he needs me, he’ll call. I’ll either meet him at the scene or he’ll pick me up at my house on the way, whatever is easiest,” said Schwartz, who estimates he’s been on hundreds of calls with the coroner’s office.

With a soon-to-be expanded staff, Schwartz said he doesn’t expect to be needed on as many calls in the future, but he plans to remain directly involved from time to time to stay informed about what he can do to continue making improvements for the coroner’s office.

“At the end of the day, our coroner’s office is so professional. They’re the leaders,” Schwartz said. “I’ve been to other counties, and I’ve seen how it works. (The coroner’s office) is Hamilton County at its finest.”

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DISPATCHES Solarize ECI meeting scheduled — Indiana residents and business owners will learn how the federal tax credit of 26 percent has been extended through this year for installing solar panels on houses, farm structures and places of business during the next Zoom meeting of Solarize East Central Indiana. Net metering in Indiana, however, will be available through June 2032 if installed by the end of June. Installations after June will not qualify for net metering. The Zoom meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. It will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend the Solarize ECI Zoom meeting, but prior registration is required. The link for registration can be found at facebook.com/ solarizeECI or by sending an email request to Carolyn Vann, cvann@ bsu.edu.

North Central Beekeepers Club meeting — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Experienced beekeepers will be available to answer any questions 30 minutes before the meeting starts. Meetings are free to attend by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis.

Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 19. There will also be a free introduction to beekeeping offered at the same time. For more, visit the NCBC Facebook group.

Student earns dean’s award — Katherine Hand, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the spring 2021 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Hand is a psychological science major and a graduate of Westfield High School. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the spring 2021 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.

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DISPATCHES Governor’s Fellowship — Gov. Eric Holcomb is accepting applications through Jan. 28, for the 2022–2023 Governor’s Fellowship, which places fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year. The program is open to college graduates who received their bachelor’s degree beginning in summer or fall of 2021 or will receive it in the spring.

Fellows are paid, full-time employees who participate in the day-to-day activities of state government. Applicants should know if they have been selected for an interview no later than Feb. 14. The fellowship will begin July 1. Learn more and apply at in.gov/gov/governors-office/ governors-fellowship-program.

Military Veterans Hall of Fame — The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2022 through Aug. 1. To be eligible, the nominee must have been born in Indiana, entered military service from Indiana, lived in Indiana for a minimum of five years and have no felony convictions. A nomination form can be found at imvhof.com/nominate. To learn more about the organization or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit imvhof.com.

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WWPL winter reading program — The Westfield Washington Public Library will conduct its winter reading program “There’s Snow Better Time to Read” through Feb. 28. Teens and adults can register at wwpl.beanstack. org, or on the Beanstack app. For questions, stop by the Adult Information Desk and they can help. Participants will receive a sign-up prize, and if they finish 40 hours of reading (or listening) and complete the program, they will receive a completion prize and be eligible to enter for a drawing prize. The Westfield Library Foundation sponsored the prizes.

Marian University to offers scholarships — Marian University recently announced it will award two full-tuition and 10, $10,000 scholarships – a total of $700,000 over four years – to students in the inaugural class of the university’s new E. S. Witchger School of Engineering. Students who have been accepted to Marian’s engineering program will be eligible to apply for the scholarships, which will be awarded based on academic achievement, as well as leadership and service to the community. Students interested in learning more or enrolling in the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering may visit marian.edu/engineering.

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From left, Brody Dickerson, Chris Parker and Craig Benedict attend the farm expo. (Photos by Rachel Greenberg)

Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo showcased the latest in production tools and technology for Indiana farmers from Dec. 14 to 16 at Grand Park in Westfield. Farmers from across the state came to see the soldout trade show floor and participated in educational seminars.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Heirbrandt elected IACC vice president — Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt was elected 2022 vice president of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners. As vice president, Heirbrandt will represent the elected county commissioners in the 92 counties of Indiana. Heirbrandt is a Westfield resident.

NCL offering $500 scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. The scholarship application process began Dec. 1. Applicants will have until Feb. 15 to apply. The winner will be notified in April. NCL was formed to encourage mothers and daughters to build relationship and leadership skills, while serving together in their community. To apply, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/crossroads/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the link to the scholarship application.

Homework help — A new school year has added video tutoring services to help middle school and high school students better understand their math and science homework through Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose Homework Help program.

Rose-Hulman tutors are available Sunday through Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. for tutoring sessions to help students in grades 6 through 12 by video, telephone call, email or chat. Tutors can be accessed via the AskRose website, AskRose.org, or calling by 877-275-7673.

F.C. Tucker stats — Westfield once again experienced a strong seller’s market with home prices increasing and homes leaving the market quickly. According to F.C. Tucker Company, Westfield homes sold 9 days, or 30 percent, faster than November 2020.

The average sale price for a Westfield home increased compared to this time last year, up 9.8 percent to $440,598. Westfield homes also saw an increase in the average price per square foot, up 13.2 percent to $182.28.

Free budgeting course — Centier Bank has launched a free e-course on budgeting through Centier To You, the bank’s financial education series. The course includes budgeting worksheets for those just getting started and tips for consumers looking to tweak existing budgets. Learn more at centier.com/centier-to-you-budgeting.

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Hittle remembered for his passion for firefighting

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ron Hittle was passionate about the firefighting profession.

In fact, two of his sons and a grandIN MEMORIAM son followed him into the field. In addition, he served as a guardian for Brian Mayo, who lived with the Hittle family in high school and was like a son to Ron Hittle. Mayo works for a fire department in Hardeeville, S.C. Mayo’s son Joe also is a firefighter in another South Carolina department.

“My father ate up everything about firefighting,” said Josh Hittle, a Cicero resident and firefighter engineer with Noblesville Fire Dept. “He loved it. He lived and breathed it.”

Ron Hittle, 73, died Dec. 22 at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel. Josh said his father had an 18-day battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

“They tried to put him on the ventilator, and he had a heart attack,” said Josh, adding his mother Nancy also tested positive for COVID-19 at the same time but recovered.

Ron lived in Westfield for many years before moving to Noblesville eight years ago. He started as a volunteer for the Westfield Fire Dept. in 1968 and worked for the Carmel Fire Dept. from 1970 to 1972 before joining the Washington Township Fire Dept. in Indianapolis in March 1972. He was promoted to captain in 1982 and became battalion chief on the A shift in 1991. The Washington Township and Indianapo-

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From left, Josh Hittle, Ron Hittle and Tyler Hittle in September 2015. (Photo courtesy of Josh Hittle)

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Ron retired in May 2007.

“Every room of my parents’ home, they still have a scanner, Hamilton County-wide,” Josh said. “Every time there is a run goes out, you hear it. He even slept with one in the bedroom. If I went out in the middle of the night, he’d say, ‘I heard you went out last night.’”

Ron’s middle son, Jeremy Hittle, a Westfield resident, runs the Hittle Landscaping company his father started.

Ron’s oldest son Chad was a 14-year Westfield Fire Dept. member. He died in an auto accident in 2005 at age 36.

Chad’s son, Tyler, 28, has been a Westfield Fire Dept. member for nearly seven years.

Ron remained as a Westfield Fire Dept. volunteer for several years.

“In the early 2000s, he would still show up on scenes and talk to the guys,” Tyler said. “He always wanted to say, ‘Job well done.’ Even the last couple of years, he called after I had a fire and ask who was on this truck or that truck. He’d say, ‘Make sure to tell them they did a really good job.’ He was always wanting to listen to tactics and how people carried themself and performed. It was something he always cared about.”

Tyler said a long list of people became firefighters because of his grandfather.

“He established that passion for firefighting in numerous guys,” Tyler said. “There are guys that worked for him in the landscaping business that then got on at the fire department. There were guys who came to him for advice on interviews.”

Diana Peyton, president of the Westfield Washington Historical Society, said the Hittles have always been an important part of the Westfield community.

“Ron grew up in our community and served it well,” Peyton said. “Ron was an honest man that started a very successful business and was always first in line to help anyone in need. We’ve lost a great asset to our community. Always smiling, lighthearted and an all-around nice guy.

He will definitely be missed.”

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Junior develops into productive scorer for HSE basketball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Riley Makalusky, it’s easy to pinpoint where she has made the most growth during the girls high school basketball season.

“I have made the most improvement in my shot,” the Hamilton Southeastern High School junior said. “I worked the whole offseason tweaking my form and changing old habits to have a more consistent shot.

“There is definitely always room for things to improve, but one thing I’m working on right now is finishing strong at the basket through contact.”

Prior to the Jan. 6 game, Riley, a 6-foot2 guard, was averaging 18.3 points per game for the Royals (10-6). Her sister, Maya Makalusky, a 6-3 freshman guard/forward, was averaging 14.8 points.

“I have absolutely loved playing with Maya this year,” Riley said. “She is truly my best friend, and we play so well together, which makes every game so fun. I’m so glad I get to play two years in high school with her.

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“As we began playing together this year, our nickname became the ‘Splash Sisters.’”

Hamilton Southeastern coach Brian Satterfield, in his first year of coaching the girls team after 20 seasons as HSE’s boys basketball coach, said Riley’s biggest strength is her ability to score.

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knocking down the jumper, driving to the basket, posting up and getting to the foul line,” Satterfield said. “This versatility makes it tough for opposing defenses. She also does a good job of reading the defense to

know when to cut or slip screens when she is off the ball.”

Riley averaged 9.6 points as a sophomore.

“Last year, she struggled from the perimeter, but that is an area she has improved,” Satterfield said. “Teams can’t play off her like they did last year. The other (improvement) area is attacking the offensive glass.

She has recently done a better job of getting second-chance (scoring) opportunities for herself or the team.”

Satterfield said Maya has been ready to play from the start.

“She has been poised and not afraid when the lights get turned on, which can be rare for a freshman,” Satterfield said.

“She knows there are areas she needs to improve on and continues to work on them every day. Maya has been a big part of our success and continues to get better every day.”

Both sisters benefited from having a mother, Jenn Sliwa Makalusky, who played basketball at Villanova University.

So far, Riley has Division I offers from Purdue Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Cleveland State and Lehigh. Cleveland State also has offered Maya a scholarship.

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Eagle Creek was inspected and an engineering firm Project: Jersey Street has been hired by the Location: Jersey Street Boone County Highway between Union Street and CONSTRUCTION Department to work on Mill Street design of a complete bridge Expected completion: With replacement. the opening of Grand Junction Plaza, Estimated completion: Construction will the road is now open. start this year.

Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout Project: C.R. 300 S. corridor project Location: A section of 191st Street from Location: The town has partnered Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted with the Boone County Highway Dept. into a boulevard with a roundabout at to conduct a corridor study along C.R. Chad Hittle Drive.

300 S. from C.R. 800 E. to the Boone/ Estimated completion: Drivers will Hamilton County line. The purpose of this continue to see construction signs and study is to identify a preliminary scope activity off the road, but no associated and a potential design of future road closures at this time. widening and intersection improvements CARMEL considering feasibility, costs, impacts to properties, environmental concerns and Project: Range Line Road reconstruction bridge needs.

Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. The Estimated completion: While there is initial phase affects the right southbound one known bridge replacement project lane of Range Line Road as crews replace planned within the next four years, there a water main. Work will stop for the are no identified intersection or road winter and resume in mid-March with projects at this time. The information construction of a roundabout at Medical learned from this study will initially guide Drive followed by construction of a bridge design as these structures are roundabout at 116th Street. maintained and replaced as needed.

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OBITUARY Bradley Harrison, 58, of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 24, 1963 to David and Sharon (Baker) Harrison in Bedford, Indiana.

Brad worked in sales for BASF. He was a member of Northview Church Westfield Campus where he was involved with many Bible study groups. Brad loved going to the lake house. He was known for his loving nature and loved people. Brad was involved in the Westfield sports community, serving as an official for Westfield basketball and as previous president of the Westfield Athletic Booster Club. He also loved his grandpuppies.

Brad is survived by his wife, Debbie Harrison; parents, David & Sharon Harrison; sons, Conner (Taylor) Harrison and Cameron Harrison; brother, Paul “Skipper” Harrison; sister, Deanna (Marty) Huttenlocker; as well as several nieces & nephews.

Visitation was Friday, January 7, 2022 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, Noblesville. Services were Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the funeral home, with Pastor Todd Holzworth officiating.

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DISPATCHES Legislative breakfast — All Hamilton County chambers are uniting to offer a legislative update from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Jan. 14 at The Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St. Pricing is $25 for chamber members and $40 for nonmembers. Registration can be completed at onezonechamber.com.

Advisory plan commission — The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St. For the agenda, visit westfield. in.gov.

United Way of Central Indiana in need of volunteers — United Way of Central Indiana is in need of volunteers for the ReadUP program. The initiative helps third graders get on track with grade-level literacy, which has seen growing gaps because of the pandemic. For more, visit uwci.org/readup.

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Runner forms national championship team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mike Cole and John Poray have been talking about forming a 40-and-older running team for a couple of ATHLETICS years.

“We were waiting until John and Jesse Davis turned 40 and hoping I would still be running decently strong and be able to help the team,” said Cole, a 46-year-old Zionsville resident.

The Indiana Elite Athletic Club won the USA Track and Field National Club Cross Country Championships 40-and-over men’s masters 10K division Dec. 11 in Tallahassee, Fla. “We’re very proud and happy. One of the best running moments of my life, and I’ve had a lot of them, (was) to put together a team to win a national title. (It) is pretty special,” Cole said.

Davis, an Indianapolis resident, was the race winner in 32 minutes, 55.1 seconds.

“Jesse is a two-time Olympic qualifier in the marathon, and he’s an all-around good runner,” said Cole, who competed for Ball State University’s cross country and track

From left, Indiana Elite Athletic Club members are Jesse Davis, Jeff Zeha, Tom Burns, Bryan Lindsay, Rob Awe, Jasen Ritter, Mike Cole and John Poray. (Photo courtesy of Mike Cole)

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Team member John Poray of Fishers was 12th. Other team members’ finishes were Bryan Lindsay, Zionsville, 19th: Tom Burns, Westfield, 28th; and Jasen Ritter, Indianapo-

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Cole finished 41st and Jeff Zeha, Fishers, 77th and Rob Awe, Carmel, 120th.

“Bryan Lindsay was second in the NCAA

Championships in the 1,500 when he was at BYU,” Cole said. “There are some really good athletes on our team. It’s crazy we all live in a 20- to 30-mile radius other than Mike Jackson, who lives in Bloomington, and (he) wasn’t able to go (to) the race.”

Poray competed in cross country and track for the University of Indianapolis while Davis ran at Ball State and the University of Southern Indiana. Burns, who competed for Indiana University, was the 2005 Big Ten champion in the steeplechase.

Ritter, a former Florida State competitor, is the oldest runner at 47.

“This is our first national championship we went to together,” Cole said. “USA Track and Field has several masters national championships. We have high hopes for winning all we go to.”

Cole said there are championships in 5K, 1 mile, 10 mile and half-marathon.

The 5K road championships are in February.

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The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. held a community Zoom webinar Dec. 14 seeking pubGROWTH lic input for its five-year master plan.

Director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Chris Stice presided over the meeting and introStice duced Zec Eight Insights Principal Austin Hochstetler, who led the virtual presentation.

Approximately 30 people attended the meeting.

The parks department partnered with Zec Eight Insights, a consulting firm, to help develop the master plan. Zec Eight Insights aims to “strengthen parks and recreation agencies’ ability to make well-informed operational decisions,” according to its website at zeceightinsights.com.

Using the SWOT, or strength, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, strategy, Zec Eight Insights has analyzed trends in Hamilton County, such as projected population growth, and studied age demographics.

Through its findings, it will customize a master plan to fit the needs of the county.

After the 40-minute presentation, Hochstetler polled webinar attendees. Questions ranged from one’s average use of county park systems to visions for future developments and what types of resources they’d like to see within the spaces.

An online Survey Monkey poll will soon

be available to the public, according to Hochstetler.

Some attendees expressed concern about a specific area of land east of U.S. 31, north of Ind. 38, west of Hinkle Road and south of 216th Street. They asked about the department’s willingness to listen to the needs of the community because they want to make the area a preserve or protected space.

“It is currently zoned Hochstetler Rural Residential, but a developer is putting significant pressure on the City of Westfield to convert it to Industrial,” attendee James Hogan said in the chat. “We are adamant that the land remains Rural Residential and/or be converted to park land. How can HCPR help preserve this land as Agricultural/Rural Residential/ Recreational?”

Hochstetler said the purpose of the webinars was to consider and factor in input from the public.

Use and accessibility of White River in Hamilton County also was discussed during the webinar.

“A lot of communities across the country are almost trying to reclaim the water resources they have in their communities,” Hochstetler said. “For such a long time, they were kind of seen as afterthoughts, but now as development spurs, we are asking, ‘How do we take back and leverage our water recreation resources?”

For more about the five-year master plan and future input meetings, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation.

DISPATCHES Westfield Washington Township offers free adult enrichment workshops — Each month, Westfield Washington Township offers free adult enrichment workshops. January classes include understanding social security benefits set for Jan. 11; secrets you need to know before you sell your home set for Jan. 11; veterans benefits for senior care set for Jan. 12; managing your credit set for Jan. 12; Medicare made clear set for Jan. 24 and Medicaid for nursing home care set for Jan. 26. All classes are held at the Westfield Washington Township Office, 1549 E. Grey-

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Chambers unite for Hoosier Chocolate Fest — The Tipton, Westfield and Zionsville Chambers of Commerce recently announced the creation of Hoosier Chocolate Fest, a chocolate event set for Feb. 11 and 12 at the Bridgewater Club in Westfield. For more, visit hoosierchocolatefest.com https://ecs. page.link/WdYzU

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WHS football coach receives national Power of Influence Award

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com No stranger to national recognition, Westfield High School varsity football coach Jake Gilbert is a recipient of the Power of Influence Award. He is one of only five high school coaches in the nation to receive the annual honor.

The award is presented jointly by the American Football Coaches Association and the American Football Coaches Foundation.

Winners were scheduled to be honored during the Jan. 9-11 AFCA Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Gilbert, who has now won the award twice, said he was likely nominated this time because of his service background.

He has been a Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsor since 2012. He also created a freshman mentorship program at WHS and a life-ready initiative. He has hosted Special Olympic football clinics, raised money to tackle childhood cancer, led a mission trip to Haiti and helps support the Indiana Blood Center.

Gilbert, 45, also serves on the Westfield City Council and is president of the Wellbeing Coalition of Westfield.

“I want to build a family for the kids here and long term have an impact during their high school (years), (and) really even before their high school years, and then continue that influence in their lives as they grow into adults,” Gilbert said. “That’s the goal, anyway.”

Gilbert said he plans to accomplish that goal by being present in students’ lives.

“I want to be a consistent source of love and discipline and commit to them through good and bad,” he said. “We don’t love them based on performance, but we love them based on their character. That’s kind of my jam.”

Gilbert said there are steps to being a good leader.

“I think people don’t care how much you know. They know how much you care,” he said. “The first thing is to care about the people you’re trying to lead. You need to lead yourself exceptionally well before you can lead others. I think it’s important you have some self-awareness and work on becoming the kind of person worthy of someone else following you.

Westfield High School varsity football coach Jake Gilbert, left, pauses with the 2016 Class 5A state championship trophy after the Shamrocks won their first-ever state title. Front, Tyson Gilbert and Jackson Gilbert. Back from left, Jake Gilbert, Logan Gilbert and Christina Gilbert. (Photos courtesy of Jake Gilbert)

“Practice what you preach. Whatever you think is important, you have to model that for your followers.”

WHS senior quarterback Maximus Webster said Gilbert tops the list of people who have influenced him since he moved to Westfield from Sheridan.

“The grit and passion he has not only for the game of football but also in life amazes me,” Webster said.

Webster began attending Westfield Washington Schools in fifth grade, and he said Gilbert knowing every football player’s name in the program stood out to him.

“Gilbert knew every single football player’s name in the program, meaning every kid from first grade through varsity players,” Webster said. “This is why Westfield is so successful. He doesn’t just focus on the varsity, JV or freshman players. He focuses on the whole program.

“His passion for the game has influenced me in many ways. Playing for a guy like Coach Gilbert motivates me to do my best and to work hard on and off the field.”

Gilbert, who also serves as the WHS dean of wellness, wants to positively influence all students, not only the ones he coaches.

“I try to distance some of the coach stuff here during the school day because I want to be seen as someone that can help any of the kids here,” he said. “I try to connect with kids that maybe need an extra person in the building. I just really want to be someone that’s a positive influence to anybody that needs one here in the school.”

Gilbert teaches a leadership and mentorship class to high school juniors. The class focuses on leadership skills.

“It’s training them to become a mentor as seniors for our freshman mentorship program,” Gilbert said.

When Gilbert was first hired as a teacher at WHS 11 years ago, he was a U.S. government teacher.

Besides Gilbert, this year’s AFCA/AFCF Regional Power of Influence Award winners are Lou Marinelli, New Canaan, Conn.; Gary Rankin, Alcoa, Tenn.; Bill Blankenship, Owasso, Okla.; and Tim Brennan, Bishop Kelly, Idaho.

The Power of Influence Award was launched in 2019, so AFCA Director of Media Relations Vince Thompson said he’s unsure if repeat winners will become common.

Besides Gilbert, Blankenship and Brennan also were repeat winners this year.

Gilbert was nominated by the Indiana Football Coaches Association Executive Director Bob Gaddis.

A press release from the AFCA states: “The award was created as a way for the AFCA and AFCF to honor deserving high school football coaches. Coaches who receive this award are recognized for their impact on their team, as well as the legacy they leave with the school and surrounding community. This award is not based on wins and losses; however, it should be noted that coaches of powerful influence have longevity and success. The winners are selected by members of the AFCF Board of Directors.”

Gilbert recently completed his 11th season as head coach at WHS. He led the Shamrocks to a 12-2 record and a second straight appearance in the IHSAA Class 6A state championship game. They lost to top-ranked traditional state power Center Grove in the final.

“That was Westfield’s fourth appearance in the state championship game under Gilbert,” the press release stated. “In 2016, he

guided Westfield to the school’s first ever state championship. Gilbert has won several Coach of the Year honors, including Indiana Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2016 and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Indiana Coach of the Year in 2017.”

For more, visit afca.com.

ON THE COVER: Westfield High School varsity football coach Jake Gilbert, center, celebrates after a Shamrocks’ victory. (Photo courtesy of Jake Gilbert)

“OUR JOB IS TO DEVELOP PEOPLE”

Westfield High School varsity football coach Jake Gilbert raises the 2016 state championship trophy.

Westfield High School varsity football coach Jake Gilbert is a leader in the Westfield community on and off the football field. But his success on the field and his approach to coaching have helped shape the community.

“We’re here wanting to be poured out like a drink offering to this community and serve in any way we can,” Gilbert said of the WHS football team. “That role has grown the longer we’ve been here. All the winning on top has just been gravy. That’s been fun, but we also wanted to just make sure we always keep the main thing the main thing. This is high school sports, not the NFL, so our job is to develop people.

“If along the way we can develop some champions on the field, too, that’s a good thing. But ultimately, we love Westfield, and we just want to serve it in any way we can.”

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During the recent holiday break, a slower schedule allowed for more time to read the daily papers. In perusing the Wall Street Journal, the name of a longtime acquaintance, David Henderson at Stanford’s Hoover Institute, caught attention with his commentary on the possible connection between government attempts to coerce behavior and the ongoing struggle to contain the mutating COVID-19 Greek alphabet. It is exciting to see a friend’s name in the paper, arrest records aside, and the relationship encouraged a read.

Henderson and his co-author question a number of basic suppositions about human freedom and the responsibility that is naturally imbued therein. Most who have parented or helped to raise a youngster come to understand the significant difference between enforcing one’s will and teaching good habit. Taking a child’s money to spend on their behalf is different than teaching them fiscal prudence. Taking control of what a child might eat is different than teaching them why a healthy diet matters. Taking control of a child’s emotional life is different that helping them come to terms with their immature passions. Still, a child is immature. When do they become adult – when they agree with our judgement?

Are we too focused on control? With such a posture comes significant downside. A child who did not learn how to eat will eat badly. And a child who does not learn how to handle difficult emotional situations will handle them badly. In each case, the child will suffer at the hands of a well-intentioned, high-control parent. Still, do we impose our will if we are certain that we know best?

Henderson’s name led to the read, but knowing him led to the thought.

Bonjour, friends! I survived international travel during a global pandemic over Christmas and am sufficiently recovered to share a brief retrospective.

You’re welcome.

The overarching narrative throughout our journey to visit our younger son who’s studying in France this year was COVID-19. Tests prior to departing the U.S. and then again upon our return; special vaccine QR codes to enter restaurants and public buildings; and worst of all, our oldest actually contracting the virus 10 days before we left. Even with a doctor’s clearance, the United Airlines agents (on both sides of the Atlantic) were reluctant to let him on the plane. Oh, mon dieu!

The other big takeaway from this holiday adventure was that navigating a foreign country with six adults is an exercise in patience and suppressed rage. Strong personalities and different expectations, sprinkled with less-thanideal sleeping arrangements and too much red wine, made for a few incredibly irritating situations. Even the sobering sight of a fire-ravaged Notre Dame didn’t keep me from losing my (French expletive) on an heir for behaving like an obnoxious brat.

Is it any surprise that my favorite part was the two hours I spent wandering alone through a small Parisian art museum? No husband, no kids, no responsibilities whatsoever. Just me and Monet, and a magical moment of serenity. La perfection.

We did eat well, laugh a ton and enjoy the beauty, history and culture of some remarkable cities. And having our family together under the same roof for the first time in almost five months was indeed heartwarming. But we will never do it again. Never. C’étais trés stupide.

Peace out.

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

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Indiana University Health doctors warned the system’s hospitals are near, at or past capacity and that most PANDEMIC COVID-19 hospitalizations, as of Jan. 4, were caused by the delta variant, meaning Indiana could see a record-setting surge of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the coming weeks because of the omicron variant.

Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths have lagged behind case numbers by a few weeks. In recent weeks, the state has seen a sharp uptick in cases. The Indiana State Dept. of Health reported a statewide seven-day moving average of 8,525 cases Jan. 4, shattering the previous record of 6,888 set Dec. 7, 2020.

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used, and patients with medical emergenWeaver said. “We are at the highest point cies have been treated in waiting rooms we’ve been, and just to be clear, if we havwhen ERs are full. en’t been, we are full and (at) about 120 perOn Jan. 4, the Indiana State Dept. of cent capacity at all of our hospitals. Every Health reported Indiana 3,207 residents single one of our 16 hospitals is stretched were hospitalized beyond prior belief.” with COVID-19.

As of Jan. 4, IU “We are at the highest point we’ve “We have seen, Health reported 553 been, and just to be clear, if we haven’t consistently, a COVID-19 patients been, we are full and (at) about 120 lag of about two in its hospital system. Weaver said percent capacity at all of our hospitals. weeks,” Weaver said of hospitalizations. more than 2,000 Every single one of our 16 hospitals is “Reports on omicron other patients are stretched beyond prior belief.” have been different, being cared for at – IU HEALTH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF requiring less hospiIU Health hospitals.

CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS DR. CHRIS WEAVER talization, though a Weaver said on avsignificant number erage, six COVID-19 than other (variants) as a percentage of patients are dying per day in the IU Health cases. Our hope is we don’t see the same system, which has four hospitals in the Intwo-week lag and climb, at least with the dianapolis suburban region: IU Health North same numbers that we have seen with the (Carmel), Saxony (Fishers), Tipton and West other variants, but we don’t know that, so (Avon). IU Health has requested assistance we have to be prepared and ready for that.” from the Indiana National Guard and FEMA. Health officials agree that the omicron During a Jan. 4 press conference, IU variant is more contagious than previous Health officials mentioned creative ways variants, and more hospital employees the hospitals have coped as ICU beds have have been infected by the virus, requiring filled with COVID-19 patients. Ambulance isolation and hindering already shortbays and emergency room beds have been

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Although therapies have rapidly advanced in the last two years, Saysana said most, including monoclonal antibodies, are in limited supply and are only available for some “very, very high-risk patients.”

Dr. Liz Linden, IU Health vice president and chief nursing officer of patient care services at Indiana University Health Adult Academic Health Center Hospitals, said the majority of hospitalized COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated. Of the vaccinated patients, most have not received a booster shot. She said most who are fully vaccinated and have received a booster present mild, cold-like symptoms.

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Shanle’s wife is part of an NFL Wives Facebook Group and saw a post featuring Bostic’s work. She contacted Bostic and ordered a figurine of her husband. Bostic took an old Ray Lewis figure, started boiling off parts, and a few hours later a Saints Shanle figurine was finished, complete with the Super Bowl patch he wore for the big game.

Bostic was thrilled with the result.

“It’s fun to put the time into it and see it come together from the beginning to end,” he said.

Bostic has completed figurines of current Colts and Indiana Pacers stars, but he takes special pride in vintage heroes such as former Pacers George McGinnis, Billy Knight and Chuck Person and former Colts Peyton Manning, Adam Vinatieri, Jeff George and Bill Brooks.

Not every figure is famous. Bostic recently customized some Brownsburg Little League players.

“You can do pretty much anything you want with it,” he said. “The possibilities are endless.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dominic Cheli spent some quality time in the Indianapolis area last summer as a finalist at the American CONCERT Pianist Awards.

“I’m looking forward to seeing some old friends and new faces as well at the concert,” Cheli said. “I enjoyed getting to know the community and a lot of supporters of art and music in the area.”

Cheli and the Balourdet Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“We’re looking at influences, particularly Johannes Brahms, not just in his own music, which we see the quartet will play, but his influences on many different composers’ art,” Cheli said. “We see it in (composer) Amy Beach’s ‘Piano Quintet,’ which is influenced by Brahms’ own quintet. Beach finds her own voice and unique perspective on music style. The solo pieces I’m playing are just so delightful. Again, they really harken back to Brahms.”

Clara Schumann’s “Romanze in A minor” is a piece dedicated to Brahms.

“It came at a time when she was struggling with her husband Robert (being in an) asylum,” Cheli said. “Francois Couperin’s ‘Le Tic-Toc-Choc’ is a piece Brahms himself would champion. It wasn’t his own music he was interested in but also composers of the past.”

Cheli will open with “Suite for the Left Hand’ by Erwin Schulhoff.

“He’s a composer I’ve been in love with for a number of years,” Cheli said.

Schulhoff’s works were blacklisted by Nazi Germany because of his Jewish descent and his communist sympathies. He was arrested by the Nazis in Czechoslovakia in 1941 before he could leave for the Soviet Union and died of tuberculosis in a prison in Wurzburg, Germany.

“His music was forgotten for many years until it was recovered by the Recovered Voices Initiative, based in Los Angeles, which I’m a part of. This particular piece is influenced by Brahms.”

“SHEAR MADNESS” “Shear Madness” runs through Feb. 5 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

CLINT BREEZE AND THE GROOVE Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 for in-person or register for the free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.

LANEY WILSON AND JUDY GOLD Laney Wilson, The Great American Songbook contest winner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and comic Judy Gold will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

From left, Justin DeFilippis, Russell Houston, Angela Bae and Benjamin Zannoni form the Balourdet Quartet. (Photos courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

Dominic Cheli was a finalist at the American Pianist Awards in 2021. He will perform at the Palladium.

Cheli and Balourdet Quartet member Russell Houston were classmates for two years at Colburn School in Los Angeles.

They played in a trio at Colburn for a school credit.

“I met the other members at the Aspen (Colo.) Music Festival,” Cheli said. “They are lovely people, and making music together is going to be a joy.”

Cheli is performing a solo set followed by the quartet.

“The second half of the program is all five of us,” Cheli said.

Houston plays the cello. The other members of the Balourdet Quartet are Angela Bae, Justin DeFilippis and Benjamin Zannoni.

Bae and DeFilippis play the violin and Zannoni plays the viola. They are in residency at the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program in Boston. The quartet received the Grand Prize at the 2021 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition.

The Balourdet Quartet was formed in 2018 at Rice University.

“Justin, Angela and I met at Taos School of Music, which is a wonderful summer chamber music festival every summer in Taos, New Mexico,” Houston said. “We wanted to continue the chamber music and string quartet together. Justin had known Ben from another group they played in and the four started playing together. We went to our first summer program, which was the Aspen Music Festival, and we did well in that.”

Houston said he looks forward to performing with Cheli again.

“He’s a wonderful pianist and an incredible musician and artist,” Houston said.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ELVIS TRIBUTE: ARTIST SPECTACULAR’ Shawn Klush will be one of the featured performers in the “Elvis Tribute: Artist Spectacular” at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Fishers Arts Council exhibits feature Walker, Mintze editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council will present its first exhibits of 2022 with Taylor Walker in the Art Gallery at City Hall and Judy Mintze in the Alcove at City Hall.

A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 14 at the gallery, with live music by Jon Martin, snacks and adult beverages. The exhibit is open daily, except for holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm.

Walker’s exhibit, “Prismatic Brilliance,” is all about color and energy. She specializes in pet and family portraits, watercolor paintings, children’s art, greeting cards and encaustic paintings.

Mintze’s work primarily focuses on abstract and figurative art. The exhibit is titled “Hats Off,” and is a portrayal of women’s fashion and modern life.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carrington Clinton is better known in some circles as Clint Breeze.

Breeze is the artistic persoCONCERT na of the Indianapolis-based drummer and hip-hop producer, who heads an all-star lineup of Indianapolis-area jazz musicians known as the Groove.

Clint Breeze and the Groove will perform in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5. The concert also is available as a free livestream. “(The audience) can expect a very energetic performance, which consists of a blend of hip-hop and jazz,” Clinton said. “It’s going to be a good time. People can expect to go different places musically. They can look at it (as) somewhat of an adventure.”

Clinton looks forward to what will be the group’s first appearance at the Palladium.

“They always have it looking nice and it’s a good display for local artists,” Clinton said.

“It’s a great stage. I’m excited to play there. I think it will be a great experience, well worth it.”

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Clinton said the emcee and lead vocalist is Pernell from Pike Township in Indianapolis.

Clint Breeze and the Groove have headlined festivals, including Chreece and Indy Jazz Fest, and shared stages with such artists as Trombone Shorty, and Durand Jones & The Indications. The group has released two albums, “Arrival” in 2019 and “Endtime Overture” in 2020.

“We were able to do exciting things in 2020 despite the pandemic,” Clinton said.

“This year, we’ve slowed down but we still have momentum that people come to our shows and support. The Palladium show will be a good one to regain momentum for this year.”

Clinton has another project he started last fall where he sings and plays drums at the same time.

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Acclaimed vocal group Straight No Chaser will deliver the headline performance in September at the Center FUNDRAISER for the Performing Arts’ annual gala fundraiser.

The Center Celebration 2022 presented by Krieg DeVault is set for Sept. 16 at the Palladium. After two years in which the event was streamed online because of pandemic concerns, the next gala will return to an on-site, in-person format.

“We can’t wait to welcome our family of supporters back to the Palladium for this special night that we all look forward to so much,” stated Jeffrey C. McDermott, the Center’s president/CEO. “The 2022 event will truly be a celebration.”

Straight No Chaser was scheduled to appear at the 2020 gala, which was canceled.

The group was scheduled to return in 2021, but when the event switched to virtual, a decision was made to have the group return when there could be an in-person audience.

Straight No Chaser, founded at Indiana University and discovered on YouTube by Atlantic Records, has become one of the

world’s top all-male a cappella groups, with a huge fan base, numerous national TV appearances and a series of successful CD releases.

The evening also will include a cocktail reception, a live auction and themed after-parties in the Palladium’s lounges.

Co-chairing the Center Celebration 2022 will be Mike and Liz Holtz Messaglia of Brownsburg and Jeff and Shari Worrell of Carmel. Mike is a corporate and banking attorney and managing partner of title sponsor Krieg DeVault. Liz is the owner/operator of Hidden Creek Farm equestrian facility in Brownsburg, president of the Indiana Eventing Association and board member for other nonprofit organizations. Jeff is founder of Advantage Medical and a member of the Carmel City Council and Carmel Redevelopment Commission. Shari is an active community volunteer for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Carmel Merciful Help Center, CarmelFest and other organizations.

The Center’s virtual gala in September 2021 generated more than $200,000 in gifts and pledges to support the Center’s mission. The free livestream attracted viewers as far away as Australia.

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Art brings ‘return on enjoyment’ Commentary by Randy Sorrell Here’s not a surprise. Most artists like to collect art. After all, your walls can only absorb so much of your SPPOTLIGHT own pieces without feeling a little too self-absorbed (note to self). And at some point, the “return on enjoyment” takes precedent over “return on investment” — although both have relevance.

ARTIST PAM NEWELL A recent conversation with artist Pam Newell confidently verified these perspectives. I have the incredible luxury of meeting and speaking with lots of gifted artists all around the world, and her contagious enthusiasm and perspective are absolutely compelling. I can’t recall when I have been as excited about painting, collecting and writing about art than after my conversation with her. And her art is a beautiful reflection of that.

She has a BFA from the University of Massachusetts; has been painting her entire life; considers C.W. Mundy a mentor; has taken classes from rock star artists across the country; and, wow, can she paint! New-

Fishers resident Pam Newell’s 12-by-16-inch oil on linen titled “Fleurs Ailees,” which translates to “Winged Flowers.” (Photo courtesy of Randy Sorrell)

ell paints primarily with oil and occasionally pastels and describes her style as Impressionism/Realism infused with light and rich colors. Get a closer look at her works at Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Rangeline Road in Carmel.

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A lesson on parts, in two parts Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Cloud cover “tablecloth” over Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A visit to Cape Town Commentary by Don Knebel In my two most recent columns, we visited Los Cabos, located on the cape of Mexico’s Baja California PeninTRAVEL sula. Today, we will visit Cape Town, South Africa, about 50 miles north of the Cape of Good Hope, which many consider among the world’s most beautiful cities.

In the 16th century, European sailors traveling to and from India routinely stopped at Table Bay, named for nearby Table Mountain, a rocky plateau rising about 3,500 feet above sea level. The sailors traded with the indigenous people, obtaining food and other provisions in exchange for tobacco and metal. In the 17th century, the United East India Trading Co. established what became the city of Cape Town in a natural bowl between Table Mountain and Table Bay. In the 19th century, Cape Town came under the control of the English, who made it the capital of Cape Colony.

Today, Cape Town is a sophisticated city, with a population of about 4 million.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, named for England’s Queen Victoria and her second-oldest son, is the most-visited area in South Africa. It includes the historic Victoria and Alfred Hotel and a massive sculpture dubbed “Lego Man,” fashioned from 4,200 Coca-Cola crates. Table Mountain, visible from throughout Cape Town, is often topped by a cloud layer, called the “tablecloth,” that forms when warm air from Table Bay joins cooler air atop the mountain. The backside of the mountain, called the “Back Table,”

Today’s linguistic lesson is a twoparter. Well, if you really want to get into it, it could potentially be several parts.

And, when I say GRAMMAR GUY “parts,” I mean body parts.

I can talk your earlobes off about body parts. I want to specifically introduce you to the term “anatonym.” An anatonym can be one of two different terms, hence the two “parts.”

First, an anatonym can be a word for any body part. Elbow. Pinky toe. Uvula. As someone who recently broke a small bone in my foot, I’m becoming more aware of the tiny, intricate parts of the foot.

When it comes to body parts, let’s just say I know some good ones. Purlicue, for example, is the word for the space between your thumb and your forefinger.

The philtrum is the word for the groove between your nose and your upper lip.

Your glabella is the area between your two eyebrows — unless you have a unibrow.

The next time you play Mad Libs on a road trip, consider these anatonyms.

“Rasceta” is not the name of an obscure Sicilian pasta dish; it’s the name for the lines on the inside of your wrist. Do you laugh at the word “armpit”? Show a little class and refer to it as one of its more proper names — “axilla” or “oxter”.

Now we have arrived at Part 2 of this body part word education. Another definition for “anatonym” is a phrase that uses a body part in it. For example, when you conform to someone else’s rules, you “toe the line” (not “tow” the line). If you fail to toe the line, you eventually have to “face the music.”

I like anatonyms; they are like personification for phrases. Have you ever paid for an expensive wedding? Any time you pay a large amount, often for an unreasonably large charge, you “foot the bill.” When you “shoulder the burden” for something, you take responsibility for something difficult.

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

Cape Town from Table Bay.

Back Table from Hout Bay.

is visible from picturesque Hout Bay. Each year, millions of visitors go to the top of Table Rock and the Back Table, by cable car or on foot, where they encounter extraordinary biodiversity. It is estimated that the 22 square miles of Table Rock and Back Table include 1,500 plant species, a number said to be larger than that found in the entire United Kingdom.

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.

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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.

Trim/Remove shrubs & trees Clean out houses, garages, basements, attics, gutters, paint.

Do odd jobs, demo small buildings Provide personal services Fully Insured Text of all Jay. 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jaypersonalservices.com

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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

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This is a live-out position work, from Monday to Thursday. $700 weekly Childcare and Light housekeeping Must be able to interact with children Speak English, and non-smoker.

MUST HAVE REFERENCES AND BE RESPONSIBLE,If interested you can reach Mary at foodstores101@gmail.com

Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

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

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required.

To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

Software Engineer. Carmel, IN. Design, develop, and debug software in Embedded C for 32 bit microprocessors. Gather and analyze requirements.

Implement diagnostics requirements. Perform design prototyping and feasibility analysis. Perform unit testing, functional testing, and static analysis in compliance with ASPICE. Develop diagnostic software and CAPL scripts for testing and debugging. Requires Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and two years of software development experience, including requirement gathering and analysis, unit/ functional testing, static analysis, JIRA, Visual Studio (or Eclipse), FxCop (or StyleCop or Coverity), and SVN (or Plastic). Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032. Ref: 70704A. Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

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Position: Mobile Advocate Location: Noblesville, IN Type: Full Time | Organization: Prevail, Inc. Description: Prevail is committed to offering crisis intervention and restorative support services for those who have experienced crime and abuse, free of charge, in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower those we serve. We know this work must be grounded in building a community that actively promotes authentic wellbeing for all its members and boldly moves toward being antiracist and practicing equity in all things. Prevail is seeking to fill a Mobile Advocate position responsible for intervention and prevention services for victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include individual and group facilitation using a trauma-informed model.

Prevail values EMPOWERMENT, CONNECTION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and DIGNITY Mobile Advocate: While primarily working with clients (adults and/or children) on-site at Prevail, Mobile Advocates will also have the opportunity to serve families who have experienced crime or abuse through tele-advocacy and mobile (off-site) advocacy.

Duties: Provide intervention and follow-up services to clients which may include (but is not limited to): intake assessment, community referrals and resources, court advocacy, assistance in filing protective orders, completing safety and action plans, and inter/intraagency networking and advocacy on behalf of the victim.

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Facilitate weekly support groups. Maintain and update group curriculum, identifying resources, materials and speakers.

Provide individual trauma-informed services.

Serve as a reference guide for the community in the area of victim resources and violence prevention, by direct referrals for clients, and through public presentations and participation in community organizations.

Regular schedule will include some weekday evenings.

On call shifts, as required, will include weekends and holidays.

Represent the agency in public and private presentations to increase awareness and educate audiences as to victim-related issues.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field preferred; or a combination of experience, education and/or training.

Spanish speaking strongly preferred.

Prevail is committed to the development of a broadly inclusive workplace; candidates from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development.

Salary commensurate with education and experience (starting wage $17.49/hour).

Click APPLY NOW to submit cover letter and resume or you may send to Michelle Moen at mmoen@prevailinc.org.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

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

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