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Local therapist works with The Cabin to establish The Retreat in Zionsville

dividuals exit intensive outpatient therapy and transition to individual therapy.

“It’s a big gap, and no one is addressing that,” Weaver said. “People individually are addressing it, but it’ll be nice to partner with (those clients) and say, hey, if you need a landing spot, we can supplement and integrate that in this safe space.”

The Cabin also has a Westfield location.

Anyone in the community can register for events at The Retreat and do not need to be a current client of The Cabin to participate.

For more, visit thecabin.org.

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Retreat was born out of therapist Laura Weaver’s words of encouragement to her clients.

MENTAL HEALTH Weaver, a Zionsville resident, has worked at The Cabin Counseling and Resource Center in Zionsville since 2017. She joined The Cabin’s staff full time in 2018.

Prior to The Cabin, Weaver worked for Zionsville Community Schools and Cathedral for a combined 10 years.

“I joined The Cabin in 2017, and I was working in both the schools and The Cabin, and during the day, I was doing school counseling, and then at night, I was doing therapy,” Weaver said. “I was hoping to integrate a program for the schools to help bridge the two worlds, and what I found is that education is such a separate beast to mental health that most of my clients preferred coming here to The Cabin.”

Weaver often offers adventure therapy to her clients. She also specializes in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, for clients who’ve experienced trauma.

“I’m client-centered, so that client is leading their healing journey,” Weaver said. “(The Retreat) was born out of how I’m always encouraging my clients to practice things we practice, like things to find space and to go to workshop or to group. I said we need a space (where) everyone feels welcome and they feel this sense of belonging and there’s no judgement.”

Weaver offers an option for her clients to practice mindfulness, participate in small groups or visualization practices and yoga.

Weaver began renovating the space at 25 E. Pine St., just blocks from The Cabin Counseling and Resource Center at 220 S. Elm St., in early December 2020. Renovations were finished earlier this month. Weaver plans to implement three tiers of therapy at The Retreat.

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Laura Weaver pauses in the yoga studio at The Retreat in Zionsville. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

“The way I envision it is, there is an entry tier, which would be experiential mindfulness, and yoga practices, where anybody in the community can come and practice those,” Weaver said. “The first-tier programs would either be free or low cost. The second tier consists of workshops or seminars.

“This would be experiences where people are going to receive information and education and then apply it in their lives.”

Weaver estimates the second tier would cost $30 to $50. Workshops would last roughly 90 minutes.

The third tier would be groups and be more clinical focused.

“Think about addictions or eating disorders or anxiety,” Weaver said of the third tier. She doesn’t yet have a price point for the tier, but she estimates groups would meet in four- to six-week cycles.

Weaver said The Retreat can serve as a way to bridge the gap between when in-

Being a “Yes” Brain in a “No” World: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1.

The event is $30 and explores what it takes to set yourself up for the best year yet. The 90-minute class will explore brain science, mindfulness and opportunities to process thoughts about the upcoming year. To register, visit thecabin. org/payment/the-retreat or email zionsville@thecabin.org or call 317-873-8140.

Parenting the college-aged kid 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4.

The program is designed for parents who are feeling like they are out of control, bleeding cash, worrying about the worst-case scenarios of alcohol, sex, poor grades, aimlessness and joblessness in their college-aged children, as well as handling the child’s homesickness, disappointments and the parents’ adjustments to their empty room. Hosted by Tera Nutter, a life coach. Cost is $35 per person. To register, visit thecabin.org/payment/the-retreat.

Coffee, mindfulness and movement for teens 7:45 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. Feb. 11.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Old Town Design Group establishes scholarship — Old Town Design Group has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton, Boone or Johnson County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. Applications are being accepted through March 19.

For more or to request an application, please email casey@oldtowncompanies.com Westfield dental groups give back — First Impressions Family Dental and Growing Grins will participate in the Give Kids a Smile Initiative Feb. 3. Both groups will provide free dental care to children ages 0 to 18.

Tri Kappa offers scholarship — The Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship will offer $3,000 for the first place award and $2,000 for the second place award which is awarded to graduating seniors at Indiana University who will attend graduate school in the fall. Further details and the full application are available at trikappa.org/wp-content/ uploads/2020/12/BSH-Application-2021-Packet-FF-2.pdf.

City council elects president — Council member Mike Johns was unanimously approved as the 2021 president of the Westfield City Council. Immediate past president and council member Joe Edwards will serve as the council’s vice president.

WEF scholarship application open — Westfield Education Foundation will administer 12 scholarships to current Westfield High School seniors and recent WHS graduates.

Scholarships are available for students pursuing degrees at four-year colleges, two-year colleges, trade schools, vocational schools and graduate programs. In 2020, WEF awarded $47,250 to seniors at Westfield High School. To apply, visit bit.ly/ WEF2021ScholarshipApplication. Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 30.

Hopkins to serve as CAO for Rokita administration — Indiana Attorney General-Elect Todd Rokita has selected Larry Hopkins, a Westfield resident, to serve as Chief Administrative Officer in his new administration. Hopkins’ role began Jan. 11. Hopkins served in this role during two previous administrations.

TOTS/All Aboard registration open — Westfield Washington Schools TOTS/All Aboard Registration for 2021-2022 opened Jan. 11. It will close at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 8. For more, visit wws. k12.in.us or email mychild@wws.k12.in.us

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honor to work with her.”

A virtual recognition event is set for 7 p.m. March 11.

After a year-and-a-half of college, Anna “Being in the media industry, some of my Skinner decided college might not be for friends have been named an Indy’s Best and her, but writing Brightest finalist, and I was always RECOGNITION and reporting so excited for them when I learned certainly was. they were on the list,” Skinner said.

Having freelanced for Current The 26-year-old Fishers resident Publishing while a student at Westdidn’t feel that recognition was in field High School, she approached reach because Current Publishing Current Publishing co-owner/Execufocuses on four Hamilton County tive Vice President Steve Greenberg cities, Zionsville and the Geist area.

Skinner about a job six years ago.

“When I found out I had been “I took a major chance there,” Skinner nominated and chosen as a top 10 finalist in said. “In return, Current took a chance on the media category, I was simultaneously me, and it’s grown into this incredible relasurprised and elated, especially when I saw tionship with wonderful opportunities. I am the other nine finalists and the big names forever grateful for the hard-working group that were on the list right alongside mine,” of people that make these newspapers Skinner said. “Media industry people don’t work. They are not only my mentors, but get recognized a lot, especially those who also my dear friends.” work in journalism, so it’s always wonderSkinner is managing editor of Current ful to see the impact you make. It really newspapers in Fishers, Geist, Noblesville means a lot to be recognized, and it just and Westfield. In addition, she writes weekreiterates that the work I do and the work ly columns on dining out and specialty cock- Current Publishing does, is important and tails. Her work has caught the attention of imperative to Hamilton County and the sur2021 Indy’s Best Brightest Awards, where rounding areas. Journalists didn’t choose she is a finalist in the media, entertainment this career for the awards. We do it because and sports category. The awards were we have a passion for our community and created by Junior Achievement of Central a passion for telling the truth. That passion Indiana, and honors 100 of central Indiana’s still burns in me six years after joining Curmost outstanding young professionals, age rent, and it’s why I love my job so much.”

40 and under, in 10 different industries.

Besides her many roles at Current Pub“Anna’s natural leadership abilities and lishing, Skinner was named the youngest writing talents came through from the start and first female president of the Westfield and we couldn’t be more proud of her,” Lions Club last summer.

Current Publisher Brian Kelly said. “It’s an

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DISPATCHES Heirbrandt elected president of county commissioners — Mark Heirbrandt has been elected president of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. He replaces Christine Altman in the role. Steve Dillinger will serve as vice president.

Real estate stats for December — December 2020 saw the strong residential real estate market continue in Westfield, with home prices continuing to increase. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Westfield home was $442,691, a 28.9 percent increase compared to December 2019. The average price per square foot for a home in Westfield also increased to

$174.12, up 24.4 percent, compared to this time last year. Westfield homes sold more quickly than in December 2019, leaving the market 1.8 percent faster.

Gift a brick for the Humane Society – Those wanting to help fundraise for the Humane Society of Hamilton County’s new facility in Fishers can purchase a brick starting at $500 to be displayed in The Memorial Plaza at the new facility. Bricks must be ordered by Jan. 15 to be included in the HSHC’s spring 2021 grand opening. For more or to purchase a brick, visit hamiltonhumane. com/new-facility-building-brighter-future/ bricks.

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DISPATCHES Martin named to dean’s list — Evelyn Martin, of Westfield, a freshman at Wisconsin Lutheran College, has been named to the college’s dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Martin is a graduate of Westfield High School.

Email scam — MetroNet is alerting customers of a scam email claiming to be from MetroNet asking for payment information to be updated in MetroNet Customer Portal accounts. The email contains a link to click to update information, but it may distribute malware of viruses. All emails from MetroNet will come from the @metronetinc. com domain. Learn more at metronetinc. com or by calling 877-407-3224.

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Rose-Hulman students are available Sunday through Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. during the school year to help youth in grades 6 through 12 review math and science concepts. Connections can be made at 877-2757673 or AskRose.org.

NCL opens scholarship — The Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League is offering a $500 scholarship to a female high school senior in Boone or Hamilton counties who has shown consistent involvement in community service and leadership. Applicants will have until Feb. 15 to apply. The winner will be notified in March. NCL was formed to encourage mothers and daughters to build relationship and leadership skills, while serving together in their community. The scholarship allows the chapter to recognize others outside of NCL that hold the same values of community service, leadership and cultural experiences. To apply, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/ crossroads/.

NCL seeks new members — The Crossroads Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc has announced its Annual Membership Drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth through ninth grade. The Crossroads Chapter is composed of 230 members who reside in Hamilton and Boone Counties. The drive runs through Jan. 15. For more, visit nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/crossroads.

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COMEBACK PATIENT OF THE MONTH This is one in a series of case studies of triumph over injury.

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BACKGROUND: Andy Card is the founder and CEO of Klipsch Card Athletic Facilities. “We develop, design, and operate youth athletic facilities nationwide,” he said. “I also have ownership in several restaurants and a development company, and I’m also on the racing team with Tony Stewart for which Tony was the driver in the Indy Racing League.” He and his wife, Marti, have five children (three girls, two boys) and two Goldendoodles, Carlton and Chloe. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, boating and fishing, “but my true passion is spending time with my family and friends.”

Andy’s injury occurred one day while he was stretching. “I have practiced martial arts for many years, and I have learned many stretching techniques. I was getting ready for a run, and my meniscus tore. I went a long time without any treatment, bearing the pain, but eventually, it prevented me from doing the things that I love that also keep me active. I finally decided to get my knee fixed.”

WHY MSM: “Because of my ownership and involvement in indoor athletic facilities, I knew many customers and athletes that had great success in overcoming injuries with Methodist Sports Medicine. The care that I received from day one was fantastic; as a business owner, I pay very close attention to how other businesses are run from A to Z. Dr. Maratt spent a significant amount of time talking to me about exactly what would happen. Dr. Maratt was nothing short of Picasso when he operated on my knee. The staff at Methodist Sports Medicine was highly educated on how to make my recovery as fast and smooth as possible, especially the rehab care that I received at their facility at Finch Creek Fieldhouse in Noblesville. Scott Hamersly, my Physical Therapist, was fantastic. If anyone is ever in need of orthopedic care of any kind, I highly suggest Methodist Sports Medicine; they truly are a 10 out of 10, the best in the industry.”

THE JOURNEY: Andy tried to manage his pain with medications and bracing, which got him through an incredibly busy period for him. Once it became apparent that Andy’s knee arthritis would continue to limit him, Dr. Maratt developed a plan for Andy’s knee replacement surgery and recovery.

Dr. Joseph Maratt Scott Hamersly “We utilized modern pain management techniques that started before surgery to minimize pain after surgery, prevented injury to the thigh muscles by not applying a tourniquet, and used computer navigation to optimally resurface his knee for a result that feels as natural as possible,” said Dr. Maratt. “We had him up and walking hours after surgery and home the same day. He was doing very well and enjoying being active when I made a telehealth appointment with him at 8 weeks. I expect he will be fully functionally recovered by 3-4 months.”

Scott Hamersly, Director of Rehabilitation Services at MSM, led Andy’s journey to recovery after surgery. “Andy bought into the concept that surgery alone is not the sole solution, but the recovery and rehab afterward is what gets your life back,” said Scott. The MSM team looks forward to Andy’s continued progress and is excited to see that he is already back to doing the activities that he loves.

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SewaDiwali donates food in Indiana

By Sophia Ling mark@youarecurrent.com During the pandemic, many people have struggled to make ends meet, having no idea where their next meal GIVING BACK is coming from. To help alleviate food insecurity, the SewaDiwali initiative, a collective of organizations and individuals from the Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities, joined together for Diwali to collect nonperishable food items, donating a total of 294,000 pounds of food to 26 states.

In Indiana, the initiative led to collecting and donating 9,900 pounds of food to three beneficiaries, including the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank.

“We are blessed with so much and want to give back to the community we call home,” said J.R. Sandadi, a Carmel resident and volunteer for Indiana SewaDiwali.

The SewaDiwali program launched in 2018, driven by values of Dharma and selfless service. Sandadi said participation in the initiative skyrocketed this year.

Many children were eager to get involved.

Some middle schoolers made flyers and went door-to-door asking for donations. Children from Zionsville created a video, pitching the service project and circulating it in their own communities.

But the service has not been restricted to Diwali, a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists. In early April, Sandadi and 12 others served meals to health care workers, buying meals from Indian restaurants affected by COVID-19.

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Dining out (or carrying out) can make a difference Commentary by Brenda Myers For some families, the COVID-19 pandemic has created added stress about work schedules, schooling and TOURISM child care. For others, the pandemic has turned their lives upside down.

The worry the pandemic brings to a family is real. It impacts those who get the virus, their loved ones and the health care providers that work hard to support them.

But the pandemic also has been difficult for the more than 17,000 employees who once worked in Hamilton County in the restaurant industry. Final totals won’t be in until months from now, but it’s likely that the number of persons employed in the hospitality industry dropped considerably in the past year. Local tourism was down more than 35 percent through the end of 2020, which likely also impacted hospitality employment numbers.

Pre-pandemic, these chefs, servers, front-desk and back-of-the-house support staff comprised more than 10 percent of the county’s workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

They work early in the morning, nights and on weekends so we can all enjoy their great food and hospitality.

The Associated Press reports that nationally higher-wage workers have actually seen an increase in available jobs in 2020, while these front-line workers who hustle to serve have seen available work decline more than 20 percent.

The AP also reports that nationally, spending on restaurants and hotels is down more than 36 percent compared to January 2020. It is estimated that almost 29 percent of all small businesses that closed during the lockdown have not yet “reopened.” Many of these are restaurants.

Hamilton County Tourism’s The Great Dine

Out promotion is one of many community-sponsored campaigns that seek to encourage dining out or in during the coming bleak weeks of winter – at a time when the pandemic and challenging weather would likely inspire us to stay home and heat a frozen pizza.

Our community has already lost several iconic restaurants to this crisis. Statewide, 1 in 5 restaurants already has closed. These are the very places that make a community home. These are where birthdays, graduations and anniversaries are celebrated and where memories are made.

We hope you will thoughtfully and purposefully plan to increase spending at our local restaurants as much as your budget will allow this winter. If dining “in” does not feel comfortable to you, almost every restaurant has developed creative ways to take their delicious food “out” for you to enjoy safely at home.

And while you’re at it, tip generously if you can.

That front-line employee working on a frigid Saturday night to give you safe curbside service for your delicious pub burger or breaded tenderloin deserves our thanks and welcome support.

We know you’re up for this challenge, Hamilton County. You got this.

Thank you for supporting our local restaurants, breweries and hospitality establishments so that next summer they’ll be there for you to enjoy.

Visit dineouthamiltoncounty.com to learn how you can make a difference.

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Our community has already lost several iconic restaurants to this crisis. Statewide, 1 in 5 restaurants already has closed. These are the very places that make a community home. These are where birthdays, graduations and anniversaries are celebrated and where memories are made.

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Pres Maxson’s vocation also happens to be his hobby.

“Writing is my passion. I do it BOOKS all day at work,” said Maxson, a copywriter who has three young children with his wife, Mollie. “We have dinner with the kids and play.

The bulk of the writing I do is when they are in bed and occasionally early morning.”

Because of the pandemic, Maxson he didn’t have a commute to work, so that afforded him more time to work on his latest novel.

Maxson released his third self-published novel, “Kevin on Earth: An Extra-Terrestrial’s Account of Life on Earth in 2020,” on Nov. 27, 2020.

“I think the creative process was different, therefore the outcome was different,” said Maxson, a Westfield resident who lives near the Carmel border.

His first book was “Bender at the Bon Parisien” in 2015, and his second was “Pigeon.”

Both are mystery/humor books.

“When I started the process for ‘Kevin,’ I was looking for something still fun, still humorous, but it is a little more urgent than writing a mystery novel,” Maxson said. “I designed it to be a fast read.”

The book is a collection of letters each day that Kevin writes home to his planet Xylu 4 after coming to Earth for a study abroad program on Jan. 1, 2020. Kevin, who is disguised as a human, finds roommates, gets a job as a waiter and sees how humans on Earth handle a catastrophic year, while he also adjusts to a new planet.

“The idea is Kevin came to Earth because he believed it to be the party planet,” Maxson said. “When he came to Earth within a few months, it was clear it was going to be an extraordinary year on Earth. The book is meant to be Kevin’s observations on everything that happened this year, day by day. from the perspective of a complete outsider.”

Kevin’s home base is Denver, but he spends most of the year traveling to see the sights.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Dr. Jack Miller got his start in racing comparatively late, so he was determined to forge a different path ACHIEVEMENT for his son.

“I didn’t race anything until I was 26 years old and ran my first Indy 500 when I was 35,” said Miller, who was nicknamed the Racing Dentist during his career. “I decided if I had a child interested in racing, I would start him off early.”

That’s what happened as Miller’s son, who goes by Jack William Miller to avoid confusion, started racing youth 4-wheelers at 2 years old and go-karts at age 3.

“From there, it was just keep climbing the ladder,” said Miller, who operates a dentistry office in Carmel.

Jack William Miller, a Park Tudor School junior from Westfield, will move to the Indy Pro 2000 Championship series in 2021. Jack, 17, spent the last two years in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship. He finished eighth in the 2020 point standings. He would have finished higher if three races hadn’t ended in crashes.

“He did very well this year. His highest finish was second,” Jack Miller said. “He finished third in the Indy race. We feel with the skills he has, let’s move him up and see how he does. I think he’ll do really well.”

The next step on the Road to Indy path following Indy Pro is Indy Lights, and then IndyCar. Jack William competes for Miller Vinatieri Motorsports, a team formed by his father and former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, a Zionsville resident.

“After two years in USF2000, it’s good to make the step up,” Jack William said. “I had some good results and performances this year.”

The biggest thing he said he has learned is how to better set up the car.

“The more experience, the more years you have in it, you are always going to do better,” Jack William said. “When you move up you have a lot more options of things to do on the car.”

He is ready for the challenge.

“I think we can and should win some races,” said Jack William, whose first Indy Pro race will be in April in Birmingham, Ala. He said there was a benefit to start racing early.

“Nowadays, everyone is starting pretty young. It’s not like back in the day when you could get in a car at 20 and do well,” Jack William said. “Now, you have to be so focused on it, it has to be your entire life to be at the top level.”

To be in top physical shape, Jack William has participated in triathlons (bicycling, swimming and running) and recently completed his first half-ironman triathlon in Florida.

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DISPATCHES Melt the Trail kicks off Feb. 1 — Westfield Welcome will conduct a Melt the Trail challenge from Feb. 1 to 28. The challenge is free and no registration is needed. Throughout the month of February, participants should walk or run a 5K. Then, they can take a picture of the distance from an exercise tracking device such as a watch or phone and submit it to welcome@westfield.in.gov for a chance to win prizes. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com.

Artisan sale set for WWPL — Westfield Washington Public Library will conduct an Art, Love & Friendship artisan sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6. There will be art, hand-crafted sweets, jewelry and more for sale.

City council to meet — The next Westfield City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Jan. 27. For an agenda, visit westfield.in.gov.

Westfield grad receives Dean’s Award — Colgate University student Katherine Hand has earned the spring 2020 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Hand is a biology major and a graduate of Westfield High School.

Westfield Dance Marathon seeks donations — Westfield Dance Marathon is currently conducting various fundraisers and accepting donations. For more on upcoming events or to donate, visit whsdm.org.

Send us your stories — Please email story suggestions on new businesses, interesting residents, upcoming events and more to Current in Westfield Managing Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

Urban Vines to host bingo — Urban Vines will offer bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27. It’s free to play.

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SPOTLIGHT Days For Girls International seeking volunteers Days For Girls International has a newly formed team in the Carmel-Fishers area and is looking for volunteers. The DFG organization is based on the premise of menstrual health management with dignity. The Carmel-Fishers team will focus on raising awareness within the community, fundraising, supporting DFG Enterprises and community outreach. For more or to volunteer, contact carmelfishersin@daysforgirls.org.

Jiffy Lube teams up with Salvation Army Jiffy Lube of Indiana will offer a free oil change to those who choose to make a monthly gift of $25 or $300 one-time gift to the Salvation Army over the next 12 months. To donate, visit https:// donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/ give/306790/#!/donation/checkout.

United Way of Central Indiana creates database The United Way of Central Indiana has created a database of opportunities for those looking to support community organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more, visit volunteercentralindiana.org. The following organizations are in need of volunteers or support: Gleaners Food Bank is in urgent need of volunteers for January; Children’s TherAplay needs assistance moving furniture and assistance with assembly; Alternatives

Inc. is asking for items for a virtual donation drive and COVID-19 Front Line Heroes Meal Train is seeking meal sponsors.

New Hope of Indiana hires new director of fund development Indianapolis-based nonprofit New Hope of Indiana has hired Jenny Pfeil as the new director of fund development. Pfeil is a Noblesville resident who has nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Pfeil most recently served as the regional chief development officer for the Indiana region of the American Red Cross. She led a team of fundraisers with responsibility for raising money around the state. Pfeil also has been the chief development officer at WFYI in Indianapolis and held positions at United Way of Central Indiana and YellowBook. Pfeil has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Purdue University. She currently serves as a member for Pass the Torch for Women and is on the marketing committee for the Economic Club of Indiana.

Westfield Youth Assistance Program offers education on mentoring – The Westfield Youth Assistance Program will conduct an online event in which attendees can learn more about mentoring opportunities with the organization. The online event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2021.

For more, visit the Westfield Youth Assistance Program Facebook page.

Huston Electric donates to Open Doors Huston Electric recently donated $8,000 to Open Doors of Westfield after its charity golf outing.

Open Doors conducts Christmas distribution – Open Doors of Westfield recently conducted its Christmas distribution. It delivered food and gifts to 228 families, including 448 children.

CYAP plans April gala Carmel Youth Assistance Program announced it will conduct its 2021 Carmel Gala Design Bright Futures at 6 p.m. April 24, 2021, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. For more, visit the Carmel Youth Assistance Program Facebook page.

Exchange Club of Hamilton County meets in Noblesville The Exchange Club of Hamilton County is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. The club’s core values are: family, community and country. The Exchange Club of Hamilton County supports the national club initiatives in Veterans Matter (housing homeless veterans) and child abuse prevention, and it also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. The club conducts various fundraisers and looks for local nonprofit organizations to support financially. It meets twice a month, the first and third Wednesday of the month in Noblesville.

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Westfield council approves HAWK System for Monon crossing at 161st Street

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield City Council members agree that enhancing pedestrian safety on the Monon crossing at 161st Street is a priority.

What they can’t agree on is how to go about it.

At the Dec. 14 meeting, Public Works Dept.

Director Jeremy Lollar provided an update on the construction of a proposed tunnel at 161st Street, a project that could cost up to $5 million but would provide a safer way for Monon pedestrians to cross the busy street. A HAWK System, or high intensity activated crosswalk, also was proposed as a much cheaper alternative at approximately $123,000, but trail users would still have to navigate the busy street. The system is an at-grade crossing for pedestrians but includes a red signal to alert motorists to stop when a pedestrian is crossing.

Then-council President Joe Edwards said the council would return to vote on whether to move forward with the tunnel project or the HAWK system at its Dec. 28 meeting.

At that meeting, the council voted 5-2 to construct the HAWK system. Councilors Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis voted no.

Prior to the vote, new council President Mike Johns voiced concern about the city’s financial health.

“It’s highly possible that Johns even without this tunnel, the debt of Westfield may increase 50 percent over the next 18 months,” Johns said.

“We know the pandemic will impact our revenue big time over the next 18 months, and how much we don’t know. We do know that this year, just a few months ago, we already approved $5 million in fire and safety, $5 million this coming year for a new fire station, $5 million for a new police station, $6 million in (tax increment financing) for the Old Town downtown project, $7.5 million for (Ind.) 32, and anything over the $15 million being charged to the city, so I suspect at the end of the day, it’s not going to be $7.5 million, but double that.

“We know we need a new parking garage, so $5 million for that. And if we want to

roundabout past the trail crossing. He said the traffic will only increase when cars must stop to allow residents to cross the trail with the HAWK system.

Although the Westfield City Council approved the installation of a significantly less expensive HAWK system at the Monon crossing at 161st Street, Mayor Andy Cook has authorized the public works department to continue working with engineers for a proposed tunnel, which is significantly costlier.

The public works department and engineers would produce renderings, proper engineer plans and more, so that the city can determine the cost of a tunnel. An accurate representation of how the tunnel would look will be available in October,

INDOT doesn’t support HAWK signal at 161st Street There is a HAWK System at the Midland Trail crossing of Hazel Dell Road just south of Ind. 32 in Noblesville. (Submitted photo)

able ways of spending taxpayers’ money have Grand Junction structures built and at this point as we try to work our way not just foundations, that’s $13 million.” through all of the financial issues facing our Johns said even with $54 million in new city,” he said. debt, the city hasn’t addressed some of But other councilors disagreed. Although what he calls its “biggest capital needs,” such as widening Spring Mill Road and 191st Gilbert originally favored exploring options such as the HAWK system, he insistStreet. ed the tunnel was the best option “We still don’t know the true for the intersection, which is within cost of Grand Park, and is it making his district. money or are we losing money?”

Johns said. “At the end of the day, “I was very neutral on the thought of the tunnel in the beginI guess I find it difficult to support ning. I believed we needed to ex$5 million for a tunnel that’s supplore other options, and I was cerposed to be needed for safety reaGilbert tainly part of leading that charge,” sons, but of the 11 pedestrians hit by cars in Westfield in the last three years, Gilbert said. “But I’ve run that intersection, only one was struck in this intersection, I’ve biked that intersection, I’ve driven it. I did the same (on the Midland Trail) with the and that lady actually ran in front of the HAWK system in Noblesville. I talked to pocar.” lice in Noblesville and in Westfield, explored Johns said a combination of flashing other intersections, talked to the city, talklights on the trail, speed bumps to remind cyclists to stop, a reduced speed on the ed to (Noblesville) councilors, county comroadway, the HAWK system and even hiring missioners, and at the end of the day, I feel all these other alternatives really exhausted a police officer to regularly watch the area themselves.” were all better suggestions than building Gilbert said while driving on 161st Street, the tunnel.

“My inclination is to look for more reason- he has been in traffic backed up to the first

The Indiana Dept. of Transportation recently sent the City of Westfield an email about how the new HAWK signal could be “detrimental” to U.S. 31 if constructed.

INDOT sent the following email to the City of Westfield. The system is outside of INDOT’s jurisdiction, but it could still affect traffic on U.S. 31, which is within INDOT’s jurisdiction.

“This proposed installation is out of the jurisdiction of INDOT as it is a local road and beyond the extent of the limited access right of way line,” the email stated. “However, according to the operational analysis, the proposal is clearly detrimental to the integrity of operations for the US 31 freeway system. The stated queuing for the proposed 15-second reactivation time will block not only the U.S. 31 southbound exit ramp but also the northbound exit ramp. This will immediately queue traffic down the ramps and onto the freeway which will critically compromise safety. Should the HAWK signal, with short or no reactivation times, be installed at this location rather than the planned pedestrian tunnel, INDOT will be forced to consider closure of the U.S. 31 interchange ramps for safety reasons during times of poor 161st Street operation.”

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Addie Cunningham, who founded the IPF in 2009, encourages anyone who is impacted by the incurable disease — be it a patient, family member or caregiver — to reach out to the Noblesville-headquartered nonprofit.

The IPF offers a range of services and resources, including the innovative CLIMB program, which focuses on functional physical exercises and activities to reeducate muscles that are affected by the disease.

“The CLIMB was built on a combination of physical therapy, aerobic exercise and boxing,” Cunningham said. “The program has grown to now offer big movement postural therapy and balance, yoga, Egoscue (therapy), speech therapy and weight training.

Not only does CLIMB offer many services led by experienced trainers, it is also a safe haven of support and encouragement for people with Parkinson’s and their families.

“People are being changed at the CLIMB, mentally, physically and spiritually.”

But CLIMB isn’t the only resource available through the IPF, whose mission is to improve the daily lives of Parkinson’s patients. The average age of onset is 60, according to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

“Outside of our CLIMB program, we also offer support groups, educational events and resources,” Cunningham said. “Our support groups are available to caregivers, people with Parkinson’s and other family members. During these groups, we have speakers come in and talk on different Parkinson’s resources or help answer questions about the disease.

We also allow for open-forum time at our meetings so people can discuss and learn from one another.

“Educational events happen about four times a year and provide lots of

Addie Cunningham is the founder and program director for the Indiana Parkinson Foundation. The nonprofit is based in Noblesville. (Submitted photo)

great resources for families and people with Parkinson’s disease.”

In April, which is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, the IPF is conducting its annual Choose to Move: Race to Beat Parkinson’s run/ walk fundraiser, which includes a live race at Witten Park in Fishers on April 17 and a virtual option for anyone who can’t participate in the live event.

All proceeds benefit IPF programs and services, including the CLIMB, which is offered in Carmel, Noblesville, Indianapolis and nine other communities across the state.

“If you know someone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and is looking for a community to come alongside them to provide resources and programs to help them in their Parkinson’s journey, contact the Indiana Parkinson Foundation today,” said Cunningham, adding that the organization also welcomes volunteers and financial donors.

“If you feel led to make a donation towards the mission and the heart of IPF, you can make a donation at our website,” Cunningham said.

Globally, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s every nine seconds, and approximately 10 million people are living with the disease, including approximately 16,00 Hoosiers. The disease is the second-most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease, according to the national Parkinson’s Foundation.

For more on the IPF, visit indianaparkinson.org.

Summer Legs Are Made In The Winter®

For spring gardens, order seeds now

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com

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rban Farmer owner Noah Herron said amid the COVID-19 pandemic, seed sales on his online site soared in 2020. He’s already seeing similar trends this year.

“Right now, starting the beginning of January is kind of when garden seed orders come in and people sit down with catalogs and start to plan out their garden and decide what they want,” said Herron, Herron a Westfield resident.

“When everything happened with COVID, seed sales online began skyrocketing and there was a long delay to get seeds.”

Herron said because of the increased traffic, at one point last year Urban Farmer fell behind one month on shipping.

“That was the same with pretty much all other seed companies, so starting off this year we are already starting to see a delay on shipping, so I definitely recommend that if you’re planning a garden this spring to put your orders in very soon,” Herron said.

Herron said cool-season crops like

broccoli and cauliflower can be started indoors in February and placed outside in March. He said to plant warmer season plants like tomatoes and peppers inside in March.

Gardeners don’t need grow lights or a greenhouse to start their growing season early. Herron said most people use either an electric blanket or heating pad below seed-starter trays until the plants germinate, and if those aren’t available, Herron recommends a place available in most kitchens.

“If you don’t have any of those, on top of the refrigerator is a warmer spot to start seeds,” Herron said.

“Plant the seeds in a grow medium inside and keep the soil somewhat moist and put them on top of the refrigerator, and once they start to have germination, you can move them to a sunny location.”

Windows are a great option for light, Herron said, but during the winter, they allow the soil to get cold, which can be harmful to the plants.

“If you’re going to do that, it’s best to bring them away from the window at nighttime and put them back on top of the fridge,” he said.

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Seniors, is it the time to move?

Commentary by Alan Symons

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s the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out to senior communities, now is the time to upgrade your life and stop the stress. Too many issues are going to pop up due to the fallout of the pandemic, from financial stress, to health care and political problems.

Now is the time to consider how to be happy and enjoy stress-free living. Many people are wondering, “Are senior living communities, including assisted living and independent living, safe?” Now that the vaccine is rolled out in most of the senior communities, the answer is a great big yes. The communities that have been vaccinated are the safest and most fulfilling places for an older adult to live. While moving into assisted or independent living during a pandemic could be perceived as a challenging decision, we believe now may be the smartest time to make that move.

If in doubt that you should move, just think about the lonely isolation winter will bring. Older adults have become more isolated as a result of precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, with activities canceled, unease about being in public settings and favorite places closed. Senior living communities have invested in activities with opportunities for indoor exercise, gourmet dining, fitness, lifelong learning,

indoor cinema and more, while doing so in a safe environment.

I have built senior independent living communities to the highest and safest standard and have learned a thing or two about how to make your life much more fulfilling and enjoyable — not to mention increase your longevity by as much as 43 percent.

Socialization: Communities are generally designed for people to get to know people of similar and different interests.

Wellness: Senior living communities offer a medical clinic on-site along with services like physical therapy, fitness centers and outdoor spaces to roam, garden, swim and take the dog for walks. Having health care and wellness services just for residents, fully integrated into the living community, with staff who take a whole-person approach to care, provides an extra layer of protection and reassurance for a much fuller and healthy life.

Financial knowledge that you are looked after forever: Today, with economic trouble from COVID-19 and uncertainty of the future, it is a good time to sell your home and put the money into an income-safe producing fund. The real estate market is hot in most areas of the country, and now is a good time to realize and lock in that value before something knocks it down. Use the cash from the home sale, income from investments, plus social security, plus other retirement funds, to pay a single monthly fee for a luxurious suite with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, large bath and walk-in closets. Or choose a two-bedroom suite. Stop worrying about being alone at home and facing a break in, roof leaks, shoveling a driveway, fixing a broken pipe. No more cable bills, no more tax bills, no more cooking and cleaning. Let the chef, chauffeur, activities director and housekeeper take over. No more exposure to the unknown.

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Continued from Page 6 Security and diet: With 24-hour staff seven days a week to look after you, the fear of trip and fall, or illness while all alone, is gone. Every person has an emergency button to the front desk. The building is designed to avoid injury. The chef is there to help you maintain a healthy homecooked diet and will follow any dietary needs or desires you may have. Farm-totable is practiced in good communities.

You want to know the four things to live up to 43 percent longer, don’t you?

Well, here they are.

Reduced stress, social interaction, diet and fitness, even if just walking or swimming. You get all these and more living in a senior community. While every community is different, look for these common threads: • Ask to see the various options for suites.

• Ask to visit with several people now living in the community.

• Take a tour of the facilities and focus on what matters for you.

• Stay for a meal, try out the food. Is it so-so or is it very good? You will want to know that up front as you will be dining there for a long time to come.

• Look for the hair/barber salon, the fitness center. Does it have what you like? If not, ask if it can be included.

• Does the community have a chauffeur/driver and car to take you within a 15-mile radius for free?

• Check out several communities within your budget.

• The cost for good communities will be about $3,000 to $4,500 for a suite with a nice bedroom, a decent sized living kitchen bath and good closet space and about $4,000 to $6,000 for large two-bedroom suite. This one monthly rent should Include everything you need like gourmet meals, with a bistro for extra food when you want it, free TV, free driver, etc.

• Are the owner’s good operators?

Just look at the search site for a rating above 4 out of 5.

• After your tour, ask yourself: Does it feel good to live there?

Alan Symons owns senior communities, including Sycamore Reserve Senior Living in Indianapolis.

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Our community offers various dining venues, a state-of-the-art aquatic center, wellness programs, and a massage studio for endless opportunities — and just steps from your front door.

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The Lodge: Meet Jean Sobek

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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ean Sobek was predicted to be the first female U.S. vice president by her senior class in high school.

“But someone beat me to it,” she said with a laugh.

Kamala Harris was recently sworn in as the nation’s first female Vice President.

Sobek, 96, has lived in Harbour Manor & The Lodge in Noblesville for 14 years.

“I like bingo and I like any kind of conversation,” Sobek said.

Those conversations have been tougher due to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The virus has shut down most of that,” she said. “I never dreamed we’d have a worldwide pandemic, but it happened.”

The Lodge Life Enrichment Director Stacey Butterfield said Sobek has been a resident since The Lodge opened.

“She is soft-spoken, lovely, kind, witty, fun and very gentle and inviting with everyone, especially when we have new members join us,” Butterfield said. “Jean is someone who connects people together. She enjoys including others and appreciates individuality. Differences will not cause dissension with Jean. She will find a way to bring us closer. It is the secret ingredient to holding us together in unprecedented times we are facing today.”

Jean Sobek

LIFE’S TOO SHORT LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!

Butterfield said Sobek faithfully attends morning exercise sessions.

“She has a beautiful voice, too,” Butterfield said.

“She’s an avid singer.”

Sobek said there were sing-alongs Saturday nights prior to the pandemic. But she still participates in service projects.

“We worked on a project to make masks,” said Sobek, part of a mask brigade who cuts fabric for the masks.

Sobek, who was born on a farm in Iowa, graduated from the University of Iowa. She majored in psychology and then worked in sales at IBM until she was married in 1949.

“They wouldn’t keep women who were married,” Sobek said. “We’ve come a long way.”

Sobek said she was active in the League of Women Voters.

She was living in Munster when she moved to The Lodge to be closer to her son, Joseph Jr., a Carmel resident.

Sobek’s husband, Joseph Sobek Sr., died in 2004.

He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, flying 50 combat missions as a waist gunner on a B-17 in Europe during World War II. After the war, he played basketball at Notre Dame.

Sobek also has two daughters, Christine Sobek, president of Waubonsee Community College in Illinois, and Carol Hyde, who lives in Charlotte, N.C. She has seven grandchildren.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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t 76, John Schmid is typically busier than most people his age.

Schmid is the director of music at Fairview Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis and chorus master of Indianapolis Opera. He has been with Indianapolis Opera for 37 years and at Fairview for 27 years.

Although Schmid stays busy, he was ready to ease his living situation. He moved from his condo when Encore 55+ Boutique Apartments, 6675 E. 75th St., opened in Indianapolis in August 2020.

“If something goes wrong, I don’t have to fix it,” he said. “It’s on one floor. I had steps before. I’m on the first floor and I’m not far from the entrance. It’s enough space for me.”

Schmid calls the decision to move to Encore 55+ Apartments the best he has ever made.

Schmid learned about Encore from his daughter, Jordan, who lives five minutes away.

“They’re very well kept, they have a good staff,” Schmid said. “It’s a pleasant, quiet atmosphere. They have different small events for the residents, although I’m probably much busier

than a lot of the residents. I’m in and out a lot more.”

Schmid said there is a workout room and plenty of room to walk.

“There is a lovely community room and movie room,” Schmid said. “It’s very quiet here. The maintenance is quite good. They are very attentive to things.”

Along with the fitness center, there are pickleball and bocce courts. There also is a dog park.

Encore concentrates on five areas it calls “High Five 55.” The five areas are Community & Connection, Fitness & Wellness, Learning & Hobbies, Diet & Nutrition and Happiness & Contentment.

Not surprisingly, Schmid is ready for the COVID-19 pandemic to end and musical performances to begin.

“I’m bored to death,” he said.

Schmid, a tenor who has two degrees in voice from Butler University, has performed in and conducted musicals in the past.

“I’ve done some musicals and conducted musicals,” he said.

Schmid has prepared the Indy Opera choruses for more than 100 productions of more than 60 operas.

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Effects on Heart Health While diabetes is treatable, a long-term effect of high blood sugar is damaged blood vessels and nerves that control your heart. Along with high blood sugar, diabetics are also more likely to have other conditions that increase their risk for heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and obesity. Your primary care provider can perform a simple blood test to check your cholesterol and triglycerides.

Prevention and Treatment A healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Exercise helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol and control your weight.

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your diet. Lower alcohol consumption to prevent fluctuations in your blood sugar levels. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for American Adults suggest up to one standard drink for women and two drinks for men per day. One standard drink includes approximately 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits.

Along with preventing your risk for diabetes and heart disease, an overall healthy lifestyle can also help treat and reduce the symptoms of diabetes and heart disease.

Make sure you’re eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains. Your primary care provider is the best person to talk to about treatment plans to get you healthy again.

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RELIVING S

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

HISTORY Ancestor’s Civil War relics spur Carmel resident’s interest

tan Hurt’s fascination with Civil War artifacts started innocently enough.

Hurt, who grew up in Indianapolis, would visit the home where his mother grew up in Ft. Wayne when he was a child.

“There was nothing for me to do,” the 82-year-old Carmel resident said.

‘The only thing interesting there was the storeroom, and it had Civil War relics, so that’s what I played with, the rifle and bayonet. It was the only thing that interested a 6-year-old.

“I’d immediately go there, get the rifle out and play with it. This went on for a number of years.”

The Civil War items belonged to a cousin, Leander Miner, who was a corporal in a Fort Wayne regiment for the Union Army. Miner died of yellow fever a week before the war ended.

“I inherited his rifle and sword when my aunt died,” Hurt said.

Hurt brought the relics to Indianapolis and put them on display in his bedroom.

“It was the first time I got into a display of artifacts,” Hurt said.

After a 15-year stint in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander, he started a business. He eventually got a house in Indianapolis with a den and put the relics on display.

“I thought I would buy some uniforms and things to put around the guns to make it more of a collection,” Hurt said.

“We did a lot of entertaining, and people really enjoyed the Civil War room.”

Hurt attended a Civil War flea market at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2003 and met the commanding officer of Eli Lilly’s reenactment artillery battery.

“We get into a long conversation, and a month or two later he asked if I would like to go to Gettysburg,” Hurt said.

Passion leads to reenactments

So, Hurt said that was when he began participating in reenactments.

“Through the years, I started collecting more and more stuff besides being in the reenacting,” Hurt said.

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Continued from Page 12 As a reenactor, he started bonding with Miner.

“That grew as I was reenacting, so I wrote a story about him,” said Hurt, who was then retired from daily operations in the company he owned.

After participating for 15 years, Hunt retired from reenacting approximately three years ago.

“There gets to a point where you can’t put the tent up anymore,” he said.

Hurt started out as a Union lieutenant in Civil War reenacting.

“They made me an officer, so I became a staff officer,” he said. “I didn’t carry a rifle. As you live as a Civil War soldier, you do bond with that era and it keeps history alive. That is what reenacting is about, keeping history alive.

“It was a very interesting hobby for me for 17 years.”

On occasion, Hurt would portray a Confederate soldier.

“I have a Confederate uniform, but I don’t display it,” Hurt said. “The more I studied the Civil War and the whole era, I have a real distaste of the Confederates and I don’t want to ever wear their uniform again. Then what they did during Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan (was appalling).”

Hurt has read many books on the Civil War and the era.

“I love journals,” Hurt said. “The way to study the Civil War is to read journals of people that were really there.”

Hurt, an Indianapolis Shortridge High School graduate, sold his company, Indiana Supply, which supplied heating and air conditioning parts, in 2007. Hurt and his wife, Sandra, moved to Carmel in 2002.

He serves on the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Songbook Foundation boards. He previously was on the Center for the Performing Arts board.

Hurt’s wife released a novel in August 2020 called “Priestess of Pompeii, The Intimate Journey.” She has been fascinated with the art and history of Pompeii for 30 years.

“Stan’s passion for the history of the Civil War and the people who lived in those times and my passion for the history of Greek and Roman societies are certainly linked at this moment,” Sandra said. “We can only hope that the lessons learned from generations past will be heeded by generations to come.”

ABOVE: Stan Hurt pauses with a cannon during a Civil War reenactment.

(Submitted photo) LEFT: Leander Miner (Submitted photo) BELOW: Hats and bugles are among Hurt’s artifacts (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

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Risk factors, prevention tips for common household falls Commentary by Patrick Broccolo

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WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO, THE BARRINGTON OF CARMEL. NOW OFFERING NEW PRICING. The Barrington of Carmel offers luxury senior living in an affluent urban setting. Choose convenience and amenities over the hassle and maintenance of owning a home, and enjoy the best the city has to offer right in your backyard. In addition, we are proud to provide an unparalleled continuum of care, offering as much, or as little assistance, as you may need, all under one roof.

The Barrington is excited to be offering new contract options that have enabled us to significantly lower entrance and monthly fees.

For more information, or to schedule a tour, call Steve Clossey at 317-810-1825 or email him at SClossey@thebarringtonofcarmel.com,

W W W.T H E B A R R I N G TO N O F C A R M E L . C O M 1 3 3 5 S . G U I L F O R D R OA D CARMEL, IN 46032 317-810-1800

ave you ever woken up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water? You don’t want to wake anyone, and it’s freezing outside of your covers, so you move quickly to the faucet. As you make your way into the bathroom, you struggle to find the light switch in the dark. As you make your next step, your foot catches the edge of the floor mat on the ground, you lose your balance and fall …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, each year millions of people, “those 65 and older fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.” There are many risk factors that contribute to falls, but the good news is there are ways to lower your risk.

The following are three common risk factors we have seen over the years at Senior1Care, along with some prevention tips we have found helpful for families: • Use of medications that reduce mental alertness, worsen balance and gait, and cause changes in blood pressure. Prevention tips: Talk with your physician or pharmacist about the common side effects and the need for continued medication(s). Also, maintain an updated list of personal medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.

• Lack of physical activity leads to poor muscle tone, decreased

strength, loss of bone mass and flexibility. Prevention tips: Engage regularly in activities designed to increase/maintain muscle and bone strength and to improve balance and flexibility. Wear proper fitting, supportive shoes with low heels or rubber soles.

• Environmental hazards in the home. The most common hazard for falls is tripping over objects on the floor, like loose throw rugs. Other factors include poor lighting, lack of or poorly located/mounted grab bars and unsteady furniture. Prevention Tips: Walk through your home and consider nonskid mats/carpets on slick floor surfaces, stable grab bars for support and adequate night lighting, particularly around stairwells, walkways and bathrooms. Instead of furniture, consider using stable assistive devices.

Falls do happen to the best of us, and it is important to note that not all falls can be prevented 100 percent of the time. Being aware of some of these risk factors can help keep occurrences less frequent and reduce an unnecessary hospital stay.

Patrick Broccolo, CNA, is co-owner of Senior1Care, which provides trained, in-home caregivers who assist with dementia care, homemaker and companion services throughout Hamilton and Boone counties. Visit Senior1Care.com for more information.

Walk through your home and consider nonskid mats/carpets on slick floor surfaces, stable grab bars for support and adequate night lighting, particularly around stairwells, walkways and bathrooms. Instead of furniture, consider using stable assistive devices.

— Patrick Broccolo

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When it comes to downsizing, planning is key Commentary by Kristen Howard

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et’s face it, no one likes to think that they are getting older. Admitting that you might need some assistance in the coming years is never an easy discussion. But no matter where you are in your golden years, planning early is the key.

So, why is this important?: • The decisions are yours and no one else’s.

• You can clearly identify your wants and needs to your adult children and extended family.

• Planning prevents rushed and last-minute decisions.

• If your health changes, you are prepared.

• It provides time to research your next move and where you would like to live.

• It gives you and your loved one’s time to organize and plan, providing peace of mind.

Getting started may seem like a daunting task, but here are some things you can do: • If you have adult children, organize a group phone call discussion or live meeting. The more you are all on the same page, the less stress and disputes will occur.

• Meet with a senior transition company that can help you with all aspects of your move. The more they can manage for you, the better.

• Start researching senior communities or other living options. There are many levels of care to choose from.

Make sure your current and future health needs will be met.

• When possible, start sorting through your things months ahead and do it one room at a time. By doing so, it will not be as overwhelming as trying to go through everything all at once.

Kristen Howard is the director of marketing and outreach at Halo Senior Solutions

Welcome to Cedarwood, the newest Assisted Living Residential Apartments at Hoosier Village.

The care, amenities, and relaxed lifestyle at Hoosier Village are unmatched in the Indianapolis area, and we’re responding to demand by expanding our assisted living apartments.

We invite you to reserve your spot at the Cedarwood now so that in 2021 you’ll be enjoying maintenance-free living in one of the region’s finest communities. Cedarwood features the area’s largest assisted living apartments, as well as a wide variety of organized activities, impromptu gatherings, and much more.

Come see what all the excitement is about.

Call 317.873.3349 or visit www.hoosiervillage.com for more information.

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How younger workers can mentor older colleagues Submitted by News and Experts

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entoring usually refers to a manager, executive or experienced employee guiding a younger person in the workplace, helping them acquire knowledge and new skills that foster professional growth.

But with the expanding role of technology in today’s rapidly evolving business climate, a role reversal sometimes takes place – reverse mentorship. That is, older employees are paired with younger ones who teach them about technology – a strong suit for millennials and Gen Z workers, generations who grew up with

technology.

Reverse mentoring can be a plus for businesses in bridging generation gaps and knowledge gaps, and also a lifeline for older workers who otherwise might get phased out, said Rod Robertson, managing partner of Briggs Capital (briggscapital.com), international entreRobertson preneur and author of “Winning at Entrepreneurship: Insider’s Tips on Buying, Building, and Selling Your Own Business.”

“The older people better pay attention to these young people and find a mentor so they can teach

them about technology,” Robertson said. “Recent studies have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the shift to e-commerce and e-learning.

“The people who don’t climb aboard the tech train will be left behind in the post-pandemic shakeout. A lack of tech knowledge is an excuse for organizations to cut the more expensive, older people and bring in the younger talent. These young tech execs should latch onto a floundering management exec and lead them to the new world order before they become obsolete.

In return, the young people get access to years of wisdom, and companies can become more cohesive and efficient in the whole reverse mentorship process.”

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listening ear for an HVAC pro during a family crisis leads to a friendship; a handshake and family conversation leads to above-andbeyond construction debris removal; and two pizzas and Gatorade on a hot day leads to digging a trench for my mom.

Brent, Eduardo, Tommy, Jason, Rick . . . to name a few. Men who go above-andbeyond. Heroes, in my mind. No, not front-line health care workers, but men who get up at the break of dawn and labor through the day to ensure we have heat, our trash is taken, our water is hot, or make our homes a little nicer.

Crawling through attics on 90-degree days or laying pavers for a new patio in the hot sun, they work hard to provide for their families while making our lives better. These men have taught me the value of a kind word, a listening ear and respect – values I was raised on.

These men remind me of the importance of pride, kindness, integrity and friendship. As there are no shortcuts in quality construction, there should be no shortcuts in being kind in everyday interaction.

Whether it is the trashman, the plumber, the HVAC repairman or the yard laborer, they are sensitive, take pride in their work, they cry, they struggle with life, their career, their kids and paying the bills. My connection with these men year after year is priceless.

As we move into 2021, pause for a moment and see who makes your life better. Perhaps you left a gift for the mail carrier – think about doing the same for your trashman.

Perhaps it is an especially cold day and your home is being serviced — a cup of coffee would be a nice treat for the workers. PYour kindness might just lead to a lifelong friend.

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on May already had a rich knowledge of World War II history.

The Carmel resident took another step with an academic pursuit.

May, who has served as chaplain at Hoosier Village in Zionsville since 2015, earned his master’s degree in World War II Studies Program Dec. 14, 2020 at Arizona State University.

The program exclusively focused on World War II is the first of its kind in the world.

“The thing it did most for me was increase my understanding of the global aspect of the World War II and implications,” he said. “It was very intentional to build a global look at World War II instead of just the traditional view from the Western or American viewpoint of the war.”

The online program began in January of 2019 and came into existence through a collaborative partnership between Arizona State University and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

May, 57, was one of 42 students in the first cohort to graduate from the program. The two-year degree consisted of 10 courses (30 credit hours) that reviewed the global impact of World War II and taught students the skill of critical analysis in researching and writing about the war. May said he had to thank BHI Senior Living’s BHI Foundation assisted him with a scholarship for master’s program. BHI operates Hoosier Village.

May’s Capstone Project digital portfolio features some of his academic submissions and personal reflections on his work as a graduate historian “They take four of your papers from four classes and you rework, refine and elaborate further,” May said. “There was one paper, one audio podcast and one video lecture and one museum exhibit.”

May said there was a course called “World War II Today,” which examined outcomes and implications from World War II to the current times.

“A little bit was how things set up for the Korean War and Vietnam War and the Cold War,” May said. “The courses were all quite good but the one I enjoyed the most was the class focusing on oral history interviews and aspects of memories.”

He is also the author of two books on World War II veteran stories “Our Service Our Stories” volumes 1 & 2. May, who uses his full name of Ronald P. May as author, is working on the third book, which he expects will be released in late

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“That kind of got delayed when I started working on the master’s program because of time,” he said. “I’m 65 percent done with my third book and have really already started a fourth book with interviews and materials gatherings. It’s going to be about those who worked in the medical field.”

May said he has a couple new residents of Hoosier Village that are World War II veterans.

May understand the number of living World War II veterans are dwindling.

“So, I have some new material there but what I’ve been doing looking ahead to the future is trying to collect memoirs or oral interviews from those that have passed away,” May said.

“Actually, two residents have supplied with their father’s memoirs and another all of the letters that were shared during the three years he was in the war. I’m building the stories from of their memoirs and the letters.”

May, a chaplain in the Naval Reserves for 22 years, also has acted in recent years, putting on a one-man show as war correspondent Ernie Pyle. He also acted in Carmel Community Players’ “Failure to Zig Zag” about the trial after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. He was set to appear in Civic Theatre’s “A Few Good Men” in March 2020, but it was postponed by the pandemic a few hours before opening night. It has been tentatively rescheduled for May 7-22.

For more, visit ronaldpmay.com.

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The Costs of Care as You Age Commentary by Lisa Dillman

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can’t tell you how often I have clients come in who have scrimped and saved for retirement, only to realize they are burning through their nest eggs at an alarming rate as they age.

It’s not cheap to grow old gracefully in the U.S. That’s why it’s important to seek good advice before a health crisis hits and all your money is gone.

The mental and financial costs of caring for senior citizens are enormous, but they can be mitigated through careful planning with an elder law attorney.

The costs The average daily rate for nursing home care in Indiana is $217 a day, or roughly $6,510 a month for a private room. Assisted Living in Indiana also is pricey, with the average cost being about $4,100 a month for basic care such as medication and meal reminders. Costs rise quickly if you add in help with eating, bathing or medication administration.

Most of my clients, and the majority of Americans, want to stay in their homes as they age. In-home care costs an average of more than $22 per hour, with most agencies requiring a three-hour minimum per visit.

If an individual needed around the clock care in their home, their average

monthly costs would be $15,840.

It’s not just the actual care costs that impact seniors and their families.

The average caregiver spends 13 hours a month researching resources for their loved one. Many caregivers also take time off work to care for their loved ones, which means they sacrifice income or have to take valuable vacation time.

Planning for aging A long-term care plan provides asset protection solutions so that individuals’ hard-earned savings are not depleted, and clients can receive the care they need. Planning also takes the burden off loved ones.

It may take a small amount of effort up front, but planning will help you avoid the hours of scrambling to find care as your needs change and the spending of unnecessary money. I tell my clients they are never too young to seek out a qualified professional to help ensure their golden years aren’t tarnished.

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Heartland Hospice reaches Level Four status — Indianapolis-based Heartland Hospice serving central Indiana, a division of ProMedica, has been promoted to a Level Four status within the We Honor Veterans Program for its continued care and support of the Veteran population. All wars are different and provide unique experiences and often difficulties for the veterans who served in them. We Honor Veterans was launched by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in collaboration with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, to help improve the care veterans receive from hospice and palliative care providers. “Mike Judge is a retired United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant. He is also a Heartland Hospice veteran volunteer and our volunteer who helped make our Level Four achievement possible,” said Dana Criss, volunteer coordinator. “The We Honor Veterans mission is very dear to me,” Judge said. “Those men and women who stood in the gap for this nation, whether drafted or volunteered, made themselves available for whatever this country needed, even if that included their own lives. Our veterans are deserving of my undying support and gratitude.” The We Honor Veterans program provides four levels of recognition to organizations that demonstrate a commitment to improving care for veterans. In order to reach Level Four, Heartland was tasked with learning more about caring for veterans, declaring a commitment to honoring veterans at the end of life, providing education for hospice staff and volunteers on caring for veterans and partnering with the VA at the local, regional and national levels to ensure the unique needs of veterans are met. For more, visit wehonorveterans.org.

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Commentary by Terry Anker On the long-running and iconic sitcom “Seinfeld,” quirky central character Cosmos Kramer — known for his off-thewall thinking — conceived, published and marketed “The Coffee Table Book of Coffee Tables.” In a bizarre twist of life imitating art, imitating life, the fictional book by the fictional character on the “show about nothing” is rated 4.76 stars out of 5 on GoodReads.com. It is depressing to see the many classic works that are esteemed by the internet lower.

Still, the plucky Kramer encouraged the then-growing trend of self-publishing.

Today, the overwhelming number of tomes are delivered directly to the public.

While there may be much to discuss on the value of the vetting process of a literary agent and established publishing house, assuredly it would not have allowed for the countless dark-horse books that have found their way into our homes and onto library shelves. For many, the late-, mid-life autobiography has become a substitute for the sportscar in declaring “I was here and matter” to the world. For others, it has become a way to share a passion for photography, or horseshoes, or medieval bridge construction, with the handful of others on the planet who share the proclivity.

Among the many random gems darting through your trusty columnist’s fecund mind would be a book version of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein song, “My Favorite Things.” What are those things that bring great peace, even joy, only at seeing them? What are those things, the simple pleasures, that can take us away from strife and concern, even with a concentrated thought of them? Pages might be filled with a sleeping baby, early sunrise, steaming coffee, smiling child, fuel gauge on full, graduation cap, wedding ring, puppies playing, bat connecting with the ball, or calendar crossed off for vacation. What are yours?

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

Really need to sleep on it Commentary by Danielle Wilson Maybe it’s hormones, maybe it’s stress, and maybe it’s my binge watching of violent young adult dystopian dramas HUMOR (see last week’s column) before bed, but for the life of me, I cannot sleep straight through the night anymore. And I’m not talking about getting up to use the bathroom — I’ve accepted this annoyance as a fact of aging and three pregnancies. No, I’m speaking of hours of lying awake, tossing and turning, trying desperately to reign in my thoughts.

Last night, for example, I spent a solid 40 minutes contemplating running for political office. Which office? Could I keep teaching?

What if I won? Debates are scary. How much do those gigs pay? Maybe I should go to law school first. Then, I segued into probably another 30 minutes on a potential spring break vacay. Where could we drive for warm weather and ocean views? How much could we spend? How does a pandemic factor into this sunny scenario? Is a spray tan necessitated?

At some point, stream-of-consciousness thinking takes over. I hope we win Mega Millions. I can’t forget to take my gym bag tomorrow. Did I ever return my mother-inlaw’s call? In the event of a zombie apocalypse, I’m definitely heading to Rockville.

Could I pull off being blonde? Bangs? Abraham Lincoln was a complicated fella. Who invented pizza? And so on.

It’s exhausting, and not in any way that allows me to fall back asleep. I try meditation, deep breathing, and occasionally, yes, even counting sheep. But usually to no avail.

Stupid hormones and stress! And maybe “The 100,” though that beautiful show is worth it.

Peace out.

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

It’s exhausting, and not in any way that allows me to fall back asleep. I try meditation, deep breathing, and occasionally, yes, even counting sheep. But usually to no avail.

Editor, I want to share an experience with you about the wonderful people we have here in Hamilton County.

My mother registered to receive her COVID-19 vaccine and was told her site to get her injection was Riverview on Jan. 13.

We arrived at the hospital around 9:20 a.m. The doors were locked and we weren’t sure what to do. A man inside the building saw us and asked us if he could be of help. He was an engineer for Riverview. We said we were there for the clinic, and he thought that it didn’t open on Wednesday. But he got on the phone to check for us.

Then, an RN came and asked if she could help. She took over the call from the engineer, and she found out that we definitely needed to head over to the fairgrounds.

We arrived at the fairgrounds, parked and saw Deputy Sheriff Matt Miller.

He not only pointed out the entrance, he offered to carry mom’s walker so I wouldn’t have to load it into the car again. I didn’t have mom’s handicapped sticker, but he said it was OK to park in a designated spot.

We arrived inside to be met by a sweet volunteer who had mom ready to get the vaccine in record speed.

Hamilton County is blessed to have so many wonderful, dedicated and kind people filling these roles.

Sharon Rice, Westfield

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My brother-in-law, Tom, gave me an Apple Watch Series 5. Tom is a techie kind of guy.

He once worked at an Apple HUMOR Genius Bar and got a promotion for thinking on the job.

I once worked at a bar and was fired for drinking on the job.

When Tom bought the Series 6 Apple Watch, he graciously gave me his Series 5.

He has done this for me before with other gadgets, which is why I have eight different iPhones in my desk drawer.

I called Tom and admitted that his gift was just too overwhelming for me.

“Come on, Dick. You just think you are out of your league. Relax,” he said. “The key is not to be intimidated. That’s the problem others have had.”

“Tom, that is exactly the same advice you gave me when I married your sister.”

He told me he would walk me through whatever issue I was having. The watch performs thousands of functions, but one of the first things you have to do is pick a face for it. There are dozens of different options to choose from. For example, there

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is one face that encourages you to breathe mindfully, and another called Solar, which displays the sun’s position in the sky like a sun dial that indicates the time. That is great for people who don’t have a watch … which you obviously do.

The watch performs thousands of functions, but one of the first things you have to do is pick a face for it. There are dozens of different options to choose from.

I chose a face called AG Digital, which looks like the dashboard on a 747. It’s hard to tell the time, but it does alert me if I’m experiencing headwinds. I was happy with my choice. I went to bed and awoke the next morning with a Mickey Mouse face (scared the heck out of Mary Ellen). I must have touched something on the settings in my sleep because there’s Mickey pointing to the time. It was hard to read, because I

wasn’t totally sure if it was his feet or his hands I was supposed to look at. I didn’t know if it was 8:20 or 2:40. Of course, if I just looked at his ears, it was five minutes before 1 a.m.

I tried to call Tom but couldn’t reach him.

That was odd, considering he has three cellphones, two iPads and a couple of Apple Watches. He called me back later that morning.

“Tom, I need to get Mickey off my watch face.”

“What have you tried?”

“I’ve tried everything. I even called Disney World.”

Tom helped me expunge the rat from my view, and now I toggle between the Artist watch face and the Astronomy watch face.

As I said, there are lots more choices, but I’m most comfortable being two-faced.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Clothes With A Cause had a modest start in Kelli McLaughlin’s living room with one rack of clothes.

ACHIEVEMENT “I invited my girlfriends over to shop just to see what would happen,” she said.

“That turned into two racks and then four, which turned into me convincing my husband we need to redo the dining room to put a little shop in the house.”

Then the Carmel resident started conducting festivals for her business, which donates profits to charity.

“We gutted a 1972 vintage camper and turned it into a mobile boutique to take to shows, except for this year,” McLaughlin said.

The camper is named Betty June in honor of her late grandmother.

“She loved to shop, so it was a fitting name for the camper,” McLaughlin said.

“The business just exploded, and this space came up.”

Clothes With A Cause, which started in July 2017, moved into Clay Terrace in Carmel in October 2019. The store, now at 14405 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 110.

“The concept of the store is twofold,” said McLaughlin, a 1995 Carmel High School graduate. “We donate 100 percent of our profits every month to a different local charitable organization. Our goal is to bring awareness to the good things that are happening locally and then help raise money for them.

The other side of things is pretty much everything in the shop is giving back in some capacity. I only stock things that are already paying it forward.”

For example, the company that makes the tumblers the store sells donates 25 percent of its profits to whatever cause is displayed on that tumbler.

“So, everything we sell has a purpose,” said McLaughlin, who taught private piano lessons for 22 years before the Clay Terrace store opened. “We make sure everything is ethically sourced and people are being paid for their wages and things like that.”

In addition to clothes, the store sells gifts and accessories for women. There is a section featuring items made in Indiana.

McLaughlin is in the process of receiving nonprofit status for the store, but the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the effort.

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“I have a Facebook group of about 1,000 women, and they bought a lot of masks during that time,” McLaughlin said. “I started ordering masks about the beginning of March because I sensed things weren’t going to get better for a while, so I had them in stock before a lot of other places did.”

In December, profits from store sales will go to the Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide, formerly known as Chaucie’s Place. The following two months, the profits will be donated to COVID-19 relief funds.

“We also do smaller fundraisers where people can invite their friends to do two or three hours of shopping and we’ll donate the profits (to a cause of the organizer’s choice) after that,” McLaughlin said.

The shop is a family affair. McLaughlin’s mother, Gloria Abell, a former Mohawk Trails Elementary School teacher, helped in the store regularly before the pandemic struck.

Her father, John Abell, who was a history teacher and then assistant principal at CHS before retiring in 2008, is president of the board.

“The whole idea is what we can do for people rather than worry about profit,” said John, who moved with his wife from Carmel to Westfield 12 years ago. “It’s grown tremendously. (Kelli has) done great work.”

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Music and menu choices — It’s no secret that restaurants use colors, lighting and music to influence diner’s food choices.

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Coats of many colors and one-of-a-kind designs

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com Within the fashion industry, few people have a more discerning eye for “wearable art” than Joan “Lilly” CarFASHION ney, a Carmel resident who has traveled extensively in search of the world’s top art-as-clothing artisans.

Her latest discovery, a Florida-based felt and silk artisan from Kyrgyzstan, happens to be one she is especially excited about.

“I have connected with what I think is the No. 1 felting artist in the world,” said Carney, who operates her own art-asclothing boutique from her Carmel home. “(Felting) is a really hard process. I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as what this (artist) has.”

The artist is Galina Kostanda-Lambert.

Her creations are handmade women’s clothing and accessories made of felt or silk. Her most recent pieces are a line of one-of-a-kind felt coats that can be worn four different ways.

Carney is selling the coats from her Carmel store, Lilly’s Wearable Art Studio, in a trunk show for Kostanda-Lambert, whose line also contains vests. Carney conducts similar events for other clothing artisans who can’t sell at shows because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carney agreed to conduct the trunk show for Kostanda-Lambert after traveling to Florida and watching her create a vest, a delicate, meticulous process that took about a week.

Coats take considerably longer. There are 40 in the trunk show collection, and no two are alike.

“It’s incredible the amount of work that goes into one coat,” Carney said. “She now has given me those pieces to sell, the fourway coats, which means every coat is a work of art on both sides, so it’s totally different. It’s all felt, and it’s all done with fibers of wool. All kinds of work goes into it.

“It’s unbelievable work.”

Kostanda-Lambert draws inspiration from the natural world.

“Mother Nature inspires me to generate such exquisite, colorful and original

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Joan “Lilly” Carney operates Lilly’s Wearable Art Studio from her Carmel home. (Submitted photo)

Indianapolis resident Tameran Carpenter models a felt coat created by artisan Galina Kostanda-Lambert. (Submitted photo).

pieces,” Kostanda-Lambert said. “I use a hand-friction technique, a process that includes only superb quality fibers and natural material adhered together with

soap and water. I envision my clientele adorned in my soft and luxurious creations that accentuate their uniqueness, no matter their age, size, shape, or skin tone.”

Carney, who operated Lilly’s Boutique Gallery in Zionsville from 1992 until opening her new store last year in her home, sees customers by appointment only. She follows social distancing and face-covering guidelines when showing collections in her studio. Pricing is discussed during appointments.

So far, demand for Kostanda-Lambert’s coats has been high.

“They’re all different. They’re all oneof-a-kind,” said Carney, who has traveled the world in search of the most skilled artisans. “People come back, and they buy them again.”

Besides the Kostanda-Lambert coat collection, Carney sells other wearable art in her home studio, such as sweaters, scarves, vests, jackets, leggings and coats made by other artisans. She plans to present a wearable art fashion show at noon Feb. 27 at the Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis.

“My passion is to help artisans,” Carney said. “Every lady that buys something here wears something unique.”

To schedule an appointment or make a reservation for the fashion show, call 317733-9061 or email imlillygirl@aol.com.

“Classics in Context: Where are the Women?,” a program through the Center for the Performing Arts, will present Laura Colgate, a violinist and co-founder of Boulanger Initiative, for a Zoom discussion at 7 p.m.

Jan. 28. The free program will examine why the classical music industry is not more inclusive of women. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Peanut Butter & Jam The presentation of Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam’s “Imagination Station” will be livestreamed for free at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30.

Civic to perform ‘Pride & Prejudice’ as livestream editorial@youarecurrent.com Civic Theatre will perform Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” live at The Tarkington at the Center of the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The completely virtual production of “Pride & Prejudice” will be streamed live from The Tarkington on Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. An on-demand option will be available for viewing starting Feb. 14.

The cast includes Mrs. Bennet: Jennifer Simms; Mr. Bennet: Antoine Demmings; Lizzy: Megan Tiller: Jane/Miss de Burgh: Carly Masterson; Mary/Charlotte Lucas: Frankie Bolda; Lydia/Lady Catherine: Mackenzie Foulks; Miss Bingley/Collins: Kelsey VanVoorst; Bingley/Wickham: Gideon Roark and Mr. Darcy: Matt Kraft.

The version is billed as not-your-grandmother’s Austen. “Pride & Prejudice” for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hugh Syme has a wide range of talents as a painter, illustrator, graphic artist, podcast host and musician.

The New Castle resident is EXHIBIT best known for his album covers, including 46 years as art director for the rock band Rush.

Syme, an inductee in the Album Cover Hall of Fame, created Rush’s iconic Starman logo, although he Syme said he never imagined the band would adopt it as their key brand for decades to come or that it would become so internationally recognizable. In 2015, he published his 276-page signed and numbered book, “Art Of Rush/Serving A Life Sentence,” dedicated to his three daughters (“my three suns,” as he calls them), and celebrating then-40 years as art director for Rush.

Fishers Arts Council is presenting three exhibits by Syme at The Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers. The January exhibit, “The World at Large,” will feature 13 prints while the February exhibit, “Music and Cover Art,” will feature another 13 prints. In March, the exhibit will conclude with “Music Art of RUSH” with 25 prints exhibited. If COVID-19 protocols allow, a live reception will be held with Syme from 6 to 8 p.m. March 19.

The prints are for sale. Galleries in London, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas are plan-

Hugh Syme’s album cover art for “Kindred Spirits” for Carrie Newcomer. (Elevate via Syme Studio)

ning exhibits for Syme.

“The music business is not what it was,” he said.

In the age of iTunes, album and CD art is not the same.

“Many of us are feeding off the carcass (of an older era),” he said.

Syme, who was born in Canada, has a studio in New Castle. He moved another studio from Los Angeles to Toronto several years ago because of earthquakes.

“I moved a studio to Toronto because Rush, my oldest and dearest client, was there,” Syme said. “They kept me so busy I was almost commuting between Toronto and Indiana. I love Toronto but I missed my daughters and being close by my daughters, so I decided to build a home here in rural Indiana for the price of a driveway in Toronto.

Syme does a music podcast with John Mellencamp band drummer Dane Clark and live entertainment executive Andy Wilson.

For more, visit, MusicBuzzzPodcast.com.

‘Imagination Station’ set for free livestream editorial@youarecurrent.com A free presentation of Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam’s “Imagination Station” will be livestreamed at 10:30 a.m.

DANCE Jan. 30 from the Center on the Performing Arts’ Facebook and YouTube platforms.

The show is being livestreamed because of safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Imagination Station” is an interactive presentation ideal for introducing the art of dance to children, their parents and grandparents. Viewers can join the Phoenix Rising Dance Company dancers on a trip to a “magical” world created by dancing children.

Unfortunately, all the children have grown up and forgotten how to dance. Since the magical world needs dancing to remain magical, children can use their imaginations to create the sun, wind, rain, flowers, trees and animals.

The performance was created and choreographed by Phoenix Rising Dance Company’s Artistic Director Justin David Sears-Watson. For more, visit phoenixdanceindy.com.

Designed for children ages 1-7, the Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts.

The sessions are set for 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Saturdays. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Lake Clearwater living room Commentary by Larry Greene

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• The fireplace was updated with a quartz surround and walnut mantel.

THE CHALLENGE Before purchasing this 1991 Lake Clearwater home, several interior updates were planned to fit the owners’ modern tastes.

This is Part 2 of a three-part series.

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Cairo’s mosque/madrassa of Sultan Hasan Commentary by Don Knebel The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hasan is one of the most popular buildings in Cairo.

It is named for a ruler who may TRAVEL have given his life for it.

In A.D. 640., Muslim forces overwhelmed Christians holding out in the Babylon Fortress, built by the Romans along the Nile River in about 30 B.C. The conquerors established their capital near the fortress. In 969, the Fatimids conquered Egypt and built a new city north of the fortress, now known as Cairo, to be their capital.

When the Mamluks took control of Egypt in 1250, they maintained Cairo as their capital.

By 1340, Cairo, with a population estimated at 500,000, was the center of Islamic learning and trade and the world’s largest city outside of China.

In 1347, 12-year-old Al-Nasir Hasan, a Mamluk, became sultan of Egypt. He was deposed in a coup in 1351 and held under house arrest, providing him an opportunity to study Islamic theology. When Hasan regained the throne in 1355, he demolished two palaces built by his father near the Cairo Citadel and began building a monumental

sir Hasan was assassinated by confidants in 1361 and the project was carried on by his aides. When completed in 1363, the mosque/ madrassa was more than 1,600 feet long, with an entry portal almost 125 feet high.

Contemporary reports labeled it one of the world’s most impressive buildings, even rivaling the pyramids of Giza. The madrassa, which is open to the public, is one of the most colorful examples of Islamic architecture anywhere.

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.

Inside the Madrassa of Sultan Hasan in Cairo. (Photo by Don Knebel)

mosque and madrassa, or Islamic school, on the 2-acre site. Daily construction costs were reportedly 20,000 silver dirhams, equal to about $50,000 today. Much of the

Pandora’s can of worms Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt When it comes to streaming radio services, I prefer Pandora over Amazon Music.

You see, Pandora offers deep cuts while Amazon plays mostly GRAMMAR GUY predictable hits. Even though I’m an Amazon Prime member and benefit from no commercials, I opt for the advertisement-laden Pandora radio. What can I say? I like Pandora’s algorithm better.

I didn’t mean to open up a can of worms about streaming radio services. Or is it opening up Pandora’s box? Let’s get to the bottom of this, shall we?

According to the dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Pandora’s box is “a source of many troubles” or “something that will lead to many problems.” According to the Ancient Greek tale, some evil wedding guest gave a character called Pandora a box as a wedding gift, but Pandora was not to open it. Curiosity got the better of poor Pandora, and she opened the box, the result of which unleashed sickness, death and all sorts of evil into the world.

Although the origin of the phrase “open

up a can of worms” is uncertain, imagine you’re going fishing in the 1950s. You’ll need some bait, so you head over to the neighborhood bait and tackle shop, where you purchase a can of worms. This can of worms is nothing to worry about — that is — until you open it. Once you open the can of worms, all the wiggly, slimy, tangled-up mess of worms try to get out of the can. It’s like trying to put already-squeezed toothpaste back into a tube.

Both “taking the lid off Pandora’s box” and “opening up a can of worms” are precarious situations, but there is a difference between the two. When you open up a can of worms, you attempt to solve one difficult problem which leads to even more difficult problems. When you take the lid off, or open, Pandora’s box, you unleash an evil that can’t be undone. There is no “CTRL + Z” for Pandora’s box.

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

money came from wealthy Egyptians, who had died without heirs during the Black Death plague ravishing Egypt at the time.

Because of his perceived prolificacy, Al-Na-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. PZ-2020-00221 DP/ADLS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Plan Commission will conduct a meeting on the 16th day of February, 2021 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., in the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, One Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Virtual Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Number PZ-2020-00221 DP/ADLS (the “Request”). The parcels that are the subject of the Request consist of approximately 1.26 acres, are generally located southwest corner of 146th Street and Rolling Hill Drive, having a common address of 415 Rolling Hill Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 and includes parcels of real estate that are identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 16-09-24-02-01-001.000 16-09-24-02-01-002.000; and, 16-09-24-02-01-003.000 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

The Real Estate is zoned 146th & Monon PUD/Planned Unit Development District, Ordinance No. Z-654-20, and the Applicant, Estridge Development Management, LLC, has filed the Request seeking development plan (“DP”) and architectural design, lighting, landscaping and signage (“ADLS”) approval in order to develop 15 for-sale townhomes on the Real Estate.

A copy of the Request and accompanying plans and exhibits may be examined on the City’s website, www.carmel.in.gov, through the Public Documents – Laser Fiche portal.

This will be a virtual meeting based at Carmel City Hall. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Plan Commission Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 571-2417 www.carmel.in.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

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