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Prevail names new executive director news@currentinwestfield.com Melinda Konrath-Fielding has been named executive director of Prevail, Hamilton County’s leader in serving NONPROFIT adult and child survivors of crime and abuse.

According to a press release from Prevail, a nonprofit, Konrath-Fielding is an experienced child and parent advocate and leader “Melinda’s skillset of leading a large child and parent service organization, coupled with her passion for our work, makes her the right leader for Prevail during these

uncertain times,” Prevail Board Chair Liz Tate stated. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with her addition to our talented team, and look forward to her leadership as we embark on the development of a shelter in Hamilton County.”

Konrath-Fielding has served as executive officer Konrath-Fielding and president of Child and Parent Services of Elkhart. She also served as chief executive officer of Northern Indiana Maternal & Child Health Network in

500 Festival president ready for events to return

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a Carmel resident, said that approximately 1 million Hoosiers have run the Mini-Marathon at least once in its 45-year history.

With Hamilton County buried in snow from The 500 Festival has three goals, according an early February storm, it seems approprito Bryant: to positively impact the commuate to daydream nity, enrich lives and celebrate the NONPROFIT about May at the Indianapolis 500.

Indianapolis Motor “That’s kind of the mother ship,” Speedway. The roar of cars turning Bryant said of the world’s most falaps at 230 mph in a kaleidoscope of mous auto race. “The success of the color in front of hundreds of thou500 is tied to our success.” sands of fans is only months away, That “ship” is now owned by Roger even if the frozen landscape indiPenske, and Bryant, who has been Bryant cates otherwise. leading the 500 Festival since 2013, The traditions of the month include much said it’s in good hands. more than the automobile race, of course.

“Roger is a very community-minded person, Central Indiana residents and the visitors and he absolutely loves the parade and sevwho flock here each year recognize a certain eral other events,” Bryant said. “He considers cadence to May — the Mini-Marathon, Qualithem as much of the tradition as what goes fying Day, “Carb Day,” the parade and, finally, on at the track.” the race — now run in less time than it takes Many of the 500 Festival’s events were into watch an Indianapolis Colts game. spired by a trip four Indiana business leaders Because of the pandemic, it’s been nearly took to Louisville in the spring of 1956. The two years since many of the events have businessmen watched the founding event of taken place, but leaders of the 500 Festival, the Kentucky Derby Festival, a parade held a nonprofit that organizes community events before the famous horse race on the first in anticipation of the race, are ready for their Saturday in May. In an article earlier this return in 2022. year, the Louisville Courier Journal reported “It’s hard to know how the public is going to that the initial parade had a budget of $640 respond,” 500 Festival President and CEO Bob and was organized by just a “handful” of Bryant said. “In early forecasting, we thought volunteers. we’d be at 70 percent of 2019 (numbers), but a The Kentucky event must have made quite lot won’t play out until March and April, until an impression. Twelve months later, more we really see what the response is.” than 150,000 parade-goers lined the streets The 500 Festival has 18 full-time employees of downtown Indianapolis anticipating the who organize nearly 50 events and programs 1957 Indianapolis 500, and a tradition was throughout the month of May, impacting born. more than 500,000 people annually. Bryant, Learn more at 500Festival.com.

South Bend and as director of nursing for the St. Joseph County Health Dept.

“I am delighted to join Prevail as its next executive director,” Konrath-Fielding stated.

“Prevail does incredibly meaningful work to advocate for and support victims. I am honored to now lead and advance this important work. I look forward to working with the exceptional staff and board members, and am excited for this opportunity and for the future of the organization.”

An IU-South Bend graduate, Konrath-Fielding begins her new role March 7.

DISPATCHES Westfield woman named to Ben’s Ranch Foundation board — Ben’s Ranch Foundation has added a new member to its board of directors. Westfield’s Debbie Babcock was recently elected to the Indiana nonprofit’s board and will serve a two-year term. Ben’s Ranch Foundation connects teens struggling with mental health challenges to paid internships with farms, stables and equine therapy facilities. The jobs compliment medical therapies by helping give teens purpose and exposure to the healing powers of animals and nature.

Rookie Run registration — Registration is open for the 500 Festival’s 2022 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, which will take place from noon to 4 p.m. May 15 in downtown Indianapolis. The noncompetitive run for kids ages 3 to 10 ranges from two blocks to 1/3 mile.

Pre-register for $10 through May 11 at IndyMini.com/RookieRun to receive a commemorative shirt and finisher medal. Registration at the event is $5 and only includes the medal.

North Central Beekeepers Club meeting — North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are free to attend by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis.

The next meeting is set for Feb. 16.

There will also be a free introduction to beekeeping offered at the same time.

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Shamrock Projects earns grant

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Shamrock Project is a school transition program for young adults with disabilities from ages 18 to 22 GIVING BACK through Westfield Washington Schools.

The City of Westfield and Westfield Washington Schools secured a grant for $53,255 through the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs to implement a disability grant program. Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch visited the team Jan. 26 to discuss the program and meet the students participating.

“Most everyone here has a certificate of completion, but you can come to the program with a diploma,” said Melissa Rhodes, the teacher for the Shamrock Project. “We are transitioning the young adults to the world of work and provide them with the skills that they need to maintain employment. We’ve found a lot of times with the population that they can get a job, but it’s tough for them to keep it because their soft skills are not necessarily what they need to be.”

Soft skills include dealing effectively with co-workers.

“Just because something comes out in your head doesn’t mean it should come out in your mouth,” Rhodes said. “We also work on independent living skills. We have a kitchen, washer and dryer. We’re basically preparing them for when they leave our program, they could leave independently with support. We meal plan and we cook.”

Rhodes, a special education teacher, is joined by two job coaches — one full time

and one part time — who are paid through the grant.

Rhodes said the students, who are called interns, have part-time employment as part of the program. The goal is to have 16 to 20 hours a week for the interns, which Rhodes said depends on the students’ stamina. The program is for Westfield residents.

“We feel very supportive of this community,” Rhodes said.

The group, which includes seven this school year, works on skills such as how to read a paycheck stub and note the difference between gross and net income.

They also learn how to file taxes. The day runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., depending on transportation from Hamilton County Express.

“Transportation is a huge impediment to employment for this group,” Rhodes said.

Rhodes said one of the young adults was taking it personally when customers were rude to him.

“I told him you don’t know what is going on with their life, they might be having a bad day,” she said. “I said, ‘You just have to kill them with kindness.’”

This is the fifth year of the program and everyone in the program is no longer in high school.

“In the state of Indiana, individuals with disabilities are able to be educated from age 3 to age 22,” she said. “We will have four young adults exiting this spring because they will be aging out. They will be 22 before the next school year starts.

Everyone here has received their certificate of completion, which is an alternative to a diploma.”

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The City of Westfield’s annual Melt the Trail 5K returns this year as an in-person event. It is set for 10:30 a.m.

RUNNING Feb. 26 and features a new route over the Ind. 32 Monon Trail pedestrian bridge.

“This Westfield winter tradition originally began as a way to showcase our trail systems being a year-round amenity for residents and visitors. It has grown to attract hundreds of runners from all over Indiana who are willing to brave the cold,” Mayor Andy Cook stated.

Westfield Welcome is partnering with Grand Junction Brewing Co. to host the race festivities. After the race, participants can redeem their drink ticket, purchase food from the BBQ Yard at Grand Junction Brewing and enjoy music and arcade games. The taproom is kid- and dog-friendly.

Prizes will be awarded to the first and second female and male finishers in each age group, along with a grand prize for the overall female and male finishers.

The cost to register varies by date. To sign up, visit meltthetrail.com.

DISPATCHES Hamilton County survey now open — The Hamilton County Council and Board of Commissioners recently released a new survey for Hamilton County employers. The survey is part of a broader study and builds on the earlier State of the Workforce study completed in September 2019 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. The updated study will provide greater clarity on the impact of the pandemic on employers’ needs, along with the needs of students and the workforce in Hamilton County. The survey can be found at surveylegend.com/s/3wjt and will be open until Feb. 23.

Franciscan appointment — Sherry Weir has been appointed manager of infection prevention for Franciscan Health Central Indiana. In that role, she oversees all programs and protocols designed to protect the health of patients and staff at hospitals in Indianapolis, Mooresville and Carmel. She most recently served as an infection preventionist for Franciscan and is a National Healthcare Safety Network expert.

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WHS club aims to raise $100K

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School Dance Marathon President Maya Francisco has a goal of raising more than $100,000 FUNDRAISER for Riley Hospital for Children.

That would top the previous record of more than $96,000 set in 2020.

“However, we’re so grateful for any money we raise, and just to have an event in which all types of students feel welcome to participate and support this amazing cause is the best kind of success,” Francisco said.

The Westfield High School Dance Marathon is set for 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 26 at the high school, 18250 N. Union St. Last year’s Dance Marathon was delayed until April and was held outside because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 event raised $91,000.

“The whole organization is run by a president’s board made up of four people, three teacher sponsors and an executive team,” Francisco said of the student-led nonprofit. “The executive team is split up into groups of two or three, and each group

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runs a committee. Students are then able to join committees to help with our yearlong events and get involved besides just the final marathon.

“Finally, students who aren’t a part of the club are invited to our final event as dancers/participants.”

Activities include a basketball tournament, Zumba, bouncy houses and 9-square, among other games. Pizza also will be served.

Several events have already been conducted to raise money during the school year.

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DISPATCHES Hamilton County organization offers scholarships — The Hamilton County Extension Homemakers Association is offering $500 scholarships to Hamilton County graduating seniors or undergraduate students.

They are for students majoring in the health and human science field including majors in departments of foods and nutrition; family and consumer science education; interior design; textile and clothing design; hospitality and tourism; child development and family studies; consumer science and retailing; nursing; fitness and health; speech, language and hearing; elementary education and health sciences. Past winners must reapply each year. Applications are due no later than April 1. For more, visit extension. purdue.edu/county/hamilton/4H/index.html.

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Lenten fish dinners — Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., will offer Lenten fish dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on March 4, 11 and 18. Fried fish, baked fish or pizza will be available on a drive-thru only basis. Fish dinner price is $12 for adults and children 13 and up, $7.50 for children 6-12, and children 5 and younger eat free. Credit cards are accepted.

500 Festival, Aon partner — The 500 Festival has announced that Aon will be the inaugural presenting partner of the 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge. Aon colleagues in more than 120 nations provide clients with advice and solutions around risk, health and wealth that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business. The challenge is a way for companies of all sizes to promote employee wellness, add excitement to team building and encourage company participation in the month of May. Register for the challenge at IndyMini.com/EWC. Old Town offers scholarship — The 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 18. For more or to request the scholarship application, please email casey@oldtowncompanies.com.

Winter Blast returns — Clay Terrace will host the seventh annual Winter Blast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Village Green near Hoosier Sister. The free event includes carriage and train rides, face painters, a hot chocolate trail, ice sculptures, guaranteed snow and more.

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public efficiently and effectively.”

Hamilton County Clerk Kathy (Richardson) Hamilton County recently celebrated 164 Williams tops this year’s list of employees employees for their service to the commuwith the most longevity. She has been emnity. Each year, ployed with the county for 45 years.

GOVERNMENT the county “Hamilton County has always recognizes been a great place to work,” Wiland honors employees for long and liams stated. “Frankly, it is like meritorious service by presenting home to me. I started working in service awards at the end of each the Clerk’s Office when I was 19 five years of employment. years old, so I’ve basically spent my Each recipient was given a serentire life here. I love the work I do Williams vice pin with the number of years and the people I work with.” on it.

Besides Williams’ 45 years, one em“Our goal is to bring to the citizens and ployee celebrated 40 years of service, five taxpayers of Hamilton County the most recelebrated 35 years and six celebrated 30 sponsive governmental services possible,” years. Another 20 employees were honored Human Resource Director Sheena Randall for reaching the 25-year milestone with 22 stated. “Employing top-quality people, others marking 20 years, 42 celebrating 15 providing them with meaningful work and years, 20 reaching 10 years and 47 observretaining their services helps us serve the ing five years of employment.

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Student Impact hosts first annual fundraiser

By Jillian Kurtz news@currentinwestfield.com Student Impact of Westfield, a nonprofit that provides a safe, consistent environment for students residGIVING BACK ing in Westfield to build relationships, is hosting its first ever large-scale fundraiser later this month.

At 6 p.m. Feb. 25, Student Impact will present Black Tie Bingo, a night of community fun to raise money to support building the mission of the organization. The event will take place at the Bridgewater Club in Westfield.

Each week, Student Impact serves approximately 250 students after school. Students who come to The Rock, the building where Student Impact is housed at 536 N. Union St., get a free hot meal every day, along with healthy snacks and drinks.

“We don’t limit who we serve,” said Brittany Delph, Student Impact community development and executive program director.

“We have just found that kids, no matter their situation at home, they need that safe and consistent space.”

Proceeds from Black Tie Bingo go directly toward funding Student Impact’s daily needs and help it hire more staff. Cost is $150 per person, and corporate sponsorships are available.

“Coming out of COVID, we have seen an absolute burst of students wanting to come through our doors,” Delph said. “The purpose for Black Tie Bingo is to create an annual fundraiser that is going to be a sustainable method in which we are able to fundraise and be able to take in this massive influx of students.”

Student Impact has three staff members and receives assistance from student leaders and volunteers.

Although the event is being promoted as a black-tie event, Delph said there is no dress code and people can “come exactly as you are.”

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WESTFIELD Project: Transmission and water utility work Project: Wheeler Road and Location: Veterans Way Tournament Trail traffic signal CONSTRUCTION between The Cat Theatre and 1st Street SW. Partial closures Location: Intersection will occur but access to all at Wheeler Road and addresses will be maintained.

Tournament Trail Expected completion: May. Expected completion: Construction is only in the preparation phase at this time.

ZIONSVILLE There are no anticipated closures.

Project: Templin Road Bridge Project: Chad Hittle Drive roundabout reconstruction Location: A section of 191st Street from Location: The shoulder of this bridge is Tomlinson Road to U.S. 31 will be converted closed. into a boulevard with a roundabout at Estimated completion: Construction will Chad Hittle Drive. start in 2022.

Estimated completion: Drivers will Project: C.R. 300 S. corridor project continue to see construction signs and Location: The town has partnered activity off the road, but no associated with the Boone County Highway Dept. closures at this time. to conduct a corridor study along C.R. CARMEL

Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. The initial phase affects the right southbound lane of Range Line Road as crews replace a water main. Work will stop for the winter and resume in mid-March with construction of a roundabout at Medical Drive followed by construction of a roundabout at 116th Street.

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300 S. from C.R. 800 E. to the Boone/ Hamilton County line. The purpose of this study is to identify a preliminary scope and a potential design of future road widening and intersection improvements considering feasibility, costs, impacts to properties, environmental concerns and bridge needs.

Estimated completion: There are no identified intersection or road projects at this time.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community High School junior swimmer Will Modglin has been able to concentrate on his training most of this high school season.

That’s because Modglin made a verbal commitment in November to sign with the University of Texas for the 2023-24 school year.

“A big thing was how I felt around the team and the team culture when I went on my official visit,” Modglin said of his decision. “I loved the campus and everything that went along with it. It was really a perfect fit. Texas has had lasting success with multiple swimmers over multiple years.

“I was able to put my trust in the program and trust in coaches that they are going to be able to get me wherever I need to be.”

Modglin took all five of his official college visits in the fall of 2021, so the process was time consuming.

“It had taken a lot of time out of the water, so I was looking to get back into training,” Modglin said. “I was looking forward to

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Zionsville Community High School junior swimmer Will Modglin is a two-time defending IHSAA state champion. (Photo courtesy of Will Modglin)

Modglin’s other visits were to the University of California/Berkley, Stanford, University of Virginia and North Carolina State. His brothers, Sanders and Coleman, both swim collegiately. Sanders is a senior at Saginaw Valley State and Coleman is a sophomore at

Purdue.

“It was me comparing to them, not as far as achievements, but timewise and how fast we were compared to each other,” Modglin said. “It was more like, ‘I see your time and I want to go faster than that time.’”

Modglin is looking to go plenty fast at the IHSAA boys swimming state finals, which are set for Feb. 25-26 at the Indiana University Natatorium at IUPUI. Modglin won the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 backstroke at last year’s state finals. He also was on two relays that finished second at the state meet.

Heading into the Feb. 17-19 sectionals, Modglin, 17, is ranked No. 1 in the state in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke.

Modglin said he has made the most improvement on his endurance and his underwater technique.

“My underwater kick has gotten a lot better,” Modglin said.

Carmel, which has won the last seven boys team state championships, is ranked No. 1 in team poll and is Zionsville No. 2. The Eagles finished third in the state last year and Fishers was second.

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Westfield resident participates in American Lung Association fundraiser in memory of late friend

By Chris Bavender news@currentinwestfield.com Twenty-five years ago, Michael McCulloch and Jason Morse met at the University of Evansville. They were roommates their freshman year, competed on the men’s swimming team and joined the same fraternity.

“We saw way too much of each other that year, but I think it’s that time that made us great friends,” said McCulloch, a Westfield resident. “After college, we both moved to Indianapolis to start our first jobs.”

But three years ago, Morse — a nonsmoker — died after battling lung cancer. Now, McCulloch honors his best friend by participating in the annual American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb fundraiser. He is also vice chair of the Indianapolis Climb Committee. “(Morse) was a husband and father of two children, a former college swimmer and nonsmoker,” McCulloch said. “I think it’s important for people to realize that anyone can get lung cancer and how important lung health is to every person.”

At the outset of not feeling well, Morse initially saw a doctor for what he thought was a chest cold. Doctors first told him he had pneumonia. When he didn’t get better, more tests revealed he had lung cancer.

“They only gave him about six months to live, but he fought the cancer for almost three years with strength and determination,” McCulloch said. “The doctors in Indianapolis got him into several medical trials at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. He flew there around 10 times to meet with doctors and get treatment. The doctors in Houston eventually decided to remove his lung. He worked hard to get fully recovered, but eventually the cancer came back in other parts of his body, and it took his life.”

This is the third year McCulloch will participate in the climb. His wife, Kelly, and daughters, Izzy and Laney, will climb with him.

“My training mostly consists of walking the dogs and swimming. I probably won’t be climbing a lot of stairs before the event,” McCulloch said. “I’m hoping the fear of my daughters beating me will motivate me to have a strong climb. They are both very active in running and swimming, so my wife

Michael McCulloch, left, pauses with his best friend, Jason Morse.

FUNDRAISING FOR ALA From left, Kent Davis, Kelly McCulloch, Rick Falcione, Mike McCulloch and Izzy McCulloch after a past Fight for Air Climb. (Photos courtesy of Michael McCulloch)

and I really have to pick up our game to keep up.

“I just feel lucky that we are all healthy and can do this together to support the ALA.” The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 12 at Lucas Oil Stadium but has been rescheduled for May 8 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants can climb either the lower bowl, which is 2,000 steps; the upper bowl, which is 2,500 steps; or both bowls.

Tanya Husain, American Lung Association in Indiana executive director of development, said with more than 1 million Hoosiers facing lung disease, the Fight for Air Climb is often very personal for participants.

“Michael’s story certainly stands out because of their close friendship,” Husain said.

“Another story that stands out is a climb participant on the Anthem team named Sara Schluge. Sara climbs in honor of her mother who died of lung disease several years ago.

Since this event is now on Mother’s Day,

Sara shared that it is even more meaningful to her because she gets to climb in honor of her mother on Mother’s Day.” Husain said the Fight for Air Climb is important for several reasons, including increasing awareness for lung disease; funding lifesaving lung cancer research; and supporting the ALA’s COVID-19 Action Initiative, a $25 million investment to address COVID-19 and protect against future respiratory virus pandemics.

“Supporting healthy lungs and clean air is important for everyone. We have a saying at the American Lung Association, ‘When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters,’” Husain said. “In 2021, there were 3,520 people estimated to die from lung cancer in Indiana. One in 18 Hoosiers will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.”

ON THE COVER: Michael McCulloch displays a framed photo of his best friend, Jason Morse, who died three years ago from lung cancer.

(Photo by Anna Skinner)

Helping the American Lung Association create a world free of lung disease is what keeps Westfield resident Michael McCulloch climbing during the organization’s annual Fight for Air Climb fundraiser.

“There is nothing scarier for anyone than not being able to breathe,” he said. “From asthma to COVID to lung cancer to Clean Air Initiatives to helping people quit smoking, the ALA does so much just to help people breathe freely and safely.”

The goal for the Fight for Air Climb is to raise more than $270,000. In 2021, McCulloch’s team raised more than $4,700. This year, he wants to raise more than $5,000.

“The ALA has a great story to tell and is a great cause,” he said. “My friend was also a great guy that had a lot of friends. So, many of them have gotten involved in the climb or have made donations in his honor.”

For more, visit action.lung.org/site/ TR?fr_id=22220&pg=entry.

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Commentary by Terry Anker It is a challenge to find a news commentator, comedian or person in line next to us waiting to get a cup of coffee who doesn’t have something to say about how much the world has changed in these past many months. We have discovered e-learning, mask wearing and vaccine cards. We have mastered how to order online, stand 6 feet apart and mercilessly judge anyone who doesn’t agree with us. Still, is revolution something new? Had we been steady until 2020 and then suddenly slipped into a new world order? Or, has disruption been with us, a part of the human condition, all along?

For decades, Americans would stay in their cars to fill with fuel and park them to go inside when it was time to eat. Gas station attendants would check the oil, wash the windows and top off the tank — all as we’d sit idly reading a print newspaper that we’d picked up from the driveway before beginning the daily commute. If we needed coffee, we pulled into the diner, parked, went inside, ordered, waited for someone to make it and deliver the beverage, and then we drank it from stoneware mugs at a table while finishing that morning paper. In so few years, we’ve reversed it all.

Now, we get out of our cars to get gas and stay inside them to eat. Is selfserve cheaper, faster or better for the environment? Is a drive-thru the key to weight loss, better human interaction or improved personal freedom?

Before sliding into some nostalgic coma, self-assured that before was better than after, we might consider critically our choices. Same the other way. Is after any better than before? As we reorder the nature of our lives, are we really finding improvement?

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

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Those of you with young-adult children will know all about senioritis, a dastardly disease that, in its mildest form, merely drains its victims of scholastic enthusiasm but, at its worst, renders infected 12th-graders completely incapable of fulfilling their graduation destinies. Alas, our youngest, despite receiving both doses and a booster of the High Expectations vaccine, has finally succumbed to a moderate case, just like her siblings before her (we think she may have had it in October 2021, but we never had her tested).

Interestingly, I also seemed to have contracted senioritis this go-around, although I believe I suffer from the longhaul omega variant that is commonly found among parents of multiple kids.

Unlike the original strain, omega attacks the part of the brain that makes you enforce rules and curfews and good decisions upon your teenage offspring.

Where I used to care deeply about her grades and attendance and bedtimes, now I simply don’t give a darn. I literally can’t muster the strength to say, “No” when she asks me to call her out for first period. She’s been accepted to college and she’s worked hard. If she wants to sleep in and skip AP Lit, fine. I have those secretaries on speed dial.

See what I mean? The maternal apathy is impressive, especially given I’m a teacher. I would have never catered to the whims of my older darlings like I do with my baby. But that’s the insidiousness of senioritis. Those who thought they were immune because they’ve survived previous outbreaks are hit the hardest. Case in point: me.

Stay safe, friends. Senioritis is scary, but god willing, you can endure.

Peace out.

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Valentine’s Day stresses me out. I never But how do I increase my output so my know what to buy for my wife. The worst part obit could read, “Exceeded the Standard is looking for the perfect card.

Kissing Time by 3,500 minutes?” Even my HUMOR I’ve lurked on the holiday aisle harshest critics would be forced to concede at the Hallmark store, waiting that when it came to lips, I was successful until some guy about my age laughed at a at putting two and two together. particular punch line. If there was another one When I walked in the house after returnof those cards in the rack, I’d ing from a pickleball game snap it up and buy it, assumlast Wednesday, my wife Maybe now we’ll be able received the customary ing it didn’t contain a crass, to break that 20,000 juvenile double entendre or smooch. Now, if you multiply risqué joke. For our entire my average weekly number mark … as long as marriage, this has been my of YMCA visits by my prekissing up counts. annual method to make the dicted remaining lifespan, – DICK WOLFSIE total osculation could be perfect selection. One thing is sure: The cards Mary Ellen increased by 20 percent. received when we were dating were a touch Osculation, by the way, is the scientific name edgier than in recent years. for kissing. Don’t use that word during roHere’s a statistic that’s apropos for the mantic encounters. It could have a negative day for sweethearts. The average person impact on your lifetime kissing total. spends 20,000 minutes in his or her lifeMary Ellen soon caught on that I was not time kissing. Again, this is an average. Your enjoying the act as much as I was trying to smooching may vary, depending on whether run up my total time so we could surpass you attend a lot of Greek and Jewish wedthe Fettermans’ totals. dings or have more than six grandchildren.

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Of course, this is pre-COVID-19 data, so the “What do you mean?” numbers have probably gone down.

“Your kiss. You were lingering a lot longer How did the American Dental Association than usual. It’s not even the weekend yet.” come up with this number? It took a little In order for my wife and me to someday math, but it looks like if your kissing career surpass the national average, it will require spans 75 years, you need to kiss about 47.4 her full cooperation. Last night, I told Mary seconds a day to reach this target. I’m a Ellen how beautiful she is and how great happily married guy, but to reach this numdinner was. Maybe now we’ll be able to ber would require counting my relationships break that 20,000 mark … as long as kissing with each of our three dogs as well as the up counts.

7-iron I used to make two holes-in-one.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ten years ago, four singers were working various jobs in Los Angeles and contemplating their futures.

CONCERT “We were talking about following our own dreams,” said Daniel Tatar, one of the co-creators of The Company Men. “One conversation led to the next, and almost a year later, the group had their first performance. We were all starting families, so the stakes were high. We committed ourselves to building this group, and it’s thrilling to look back at the growth in the past decade.”

The Company Men will perform at 8 p.m.

Feb. 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“As demand for performances grew, we expanded from the four of us to multiple casts,” Tatar said. “This week, you can find The Company Men here at the Palladium and on several cruise ships. There has always been at least one of the original members connected with the group. The heart of the group remains the same, but there is space for each person to infuse their own style and personality.”

The group specializes in mashups of songs from today and different eras.

“There are so many different mashups that the setlist changes depending on the audience and length of the show,” Tatar said. “Whenever I do the show, I listen to the newest Top 40 hits and find new mashups to bring in. Actually, I’ve been working on a new one to debut at the Palladium. I’m sure everyone will recognize it.”

Tatar said many of today’s hits are heavily influenced by Motown.

“When we interweave songs, you can hear similar tempos and complementary note structures throughout,” he said. “But our mashups span various genres over the last eight decades.”

Tatar said choreography plays a major role in the concert experience.

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The Company Men will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of The Company Men)

“It captures the essence of the original Motown hits and visually represents the mashups between styles,” Tatar said. “We are constantly moving around, switching places, passing solos. All of that has to be carefully choreographed and rehearsed to keep a clean, precise show. From the very beginning, we have been lucky to have the same choreographer who helps tell the stories of each song through movement.”

Tatar said like the mashups, there are a lot of crossover vocal parts between the four singers.

“Depending on the arrangement, I sing baritone and tenor backup parts, but my solos are in the tenor range,” he said.

“Much of it is in the pop/rock genre, like Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’ or Cee Lo Green’s ‘Forget You.’ But I also get to explore the softer, soulful sounds of Sam Smith’s ‘Stay With Me’ or ‘Just My Imagination’ by The Temptations. Lots of variety.”

Tatar said with singing 70 songs in 90 minutes, every moment is enjoyable to

perform.

“A personal favorite is Michael Buble’s ‘Everything,’ where I can really connect with the audience,” he said. “That is something I really appreciate about live performances. Another song I love singing is Katy Perry’s ‘Firework.’ When my daughter was very young, she heard this song on the radio and excitedly yelled, ‘Daddy!

She’s singing your song!’ I still love that.”

The Company Men were supposed to perform for the first time at the Palladium in April 2020, but the show was rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As a Midwesterner myself, it is great to see communities with a deep appreciation for the arts,” Tatar said. “The (concert) season at the Palladium brings in some amazing and diverse performances from all over the country, and I’m very excited to connect with the audience here.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and thecompanymen.com.

The Indiana Wind Symphony presents the “Winter Festival: All That Sparkles” concert at 6:30 Feb. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianwindsymphony.org.

“OF MICE AND MEN” Main Street Productions presents “Of Mice and Men” through Feb. 20 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

Civic Theatre cancels ‘Cat in Hat’ editorial@youarecurrent.com Civic Theatre has canceled its annual children’s show “The Cat in the Hat” because of COVID-19 issues. The performances had been set for Feb. 26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

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Selecting the right artist Commentary by Randy Sorrell Recently, a spirited friend requested a commission for a realistic painting of him and Fido, the lab. After VIEWPOINT wondering if something more suggestive/modern would be appropriate (Realism is not my strength), I kindly declined. Naturally, I offered him a referral.

HOW TO COMMISSION ART Are you searching for a painting that speaks directly to you or includes a very specific subject? Commissioning a piece might be the solution. Deb Slack, a Carmel artist and one of the three owners of Art On Main, 111 West Main St. in Carmel, offers a few guidelines on how to proceed: • What’s the subject matter? Any pictures/examples?

• Size matters. Do you prefer portrait or landscape? The anticipated location of the painting will drive this.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fittingly, the Indiana Wind Symphony’s upcoming concert is called “Winter Festival: All That Sparkles.” The recent CONCERT winter storm was a factor in adjusting the music lineup.

IWS Music Director Charles Conrad said two rehearsals were canceled because of potential COVID-19 exposure, and then another was canceled because of the Feb. 2 winter storm. So Conrad took out a few pieces and turned the show into a concert without an intermission.

Principal flutist Carl Butler will be the featured soloist when the concert is presented at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Butler will play a piece called “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso” by the French Romantic composer Camille Saint-Saens. It will be the second piece performed.

“It’s a piece played by both violinist or flutist,” Conrad said. “It works equally well in both versions.”

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It’s a humble ditch GRAMMAR GUY that announces itself with all the fanfare of an intrastate highway. Every time I pass the sign, I wonder: Did Mr. or Ms. Shoemaker contribute to the history and development of this area? Or did one of them die a shoddy death in this shallow-depth ditch? The mind races.

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