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YMCA asks city council for $5 million in ARPA funds

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Westfield YMCA asked the Westfield City Council for $5 million of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act GOVERNMENT funds during the council’s Feb. 14 meeting.

The YMCA made the request in its ongoing effort to build a facility in Westfield. The request is more than half of the $9.8 million Westfield received from ARPA funds.

It isn’t the first time the YMCA has requested $5 million from the council.

Cook Westfield YMCA Capital Campaign Chairperson Mitch Frazier first approached the council in June 2021 asking for donations, but the council didn’t vote on the request at the time. The YMCA has struggled to raise the $16 million needed to build a proposed new facility, $6 million of which has been raised to date. Construction can’t begin until all the funding is raised.

Frazier said the YMCA is considered critical infrastructure, making it an ideal recipient of ARPA dollars.

“It is a place for this community to come together,” Frazier said. “Our Y is far more than a gym. It’s far more than a pool. It’s a place where people can come together. We need a place to come together. Never in history has there been a more important time for us to create a place for people to come together.”

Frazier said the YMCA is “extremely capitally efficient,” and that the city couldn’t build and operate a similar building for only $5 million.

“If the city were to build a community center, you could perhaps possibly do that for $5 million, but what couldn’t be done is long-term operations and maintenance,” Frazier said. “If you look at what it takes to run a facility of that size, even if we just look at the overhead — people, place — it’s real dollars. The ask we have is one of investment in critical infrastructure. It’s on us to operate it and it’s on us to staff it.”

During the recent meeting, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis President and CEO Gregg Hiland said many municipal entities partner with YMCAs across the state. He said when constructed, the Westfield YMCA will include a fieldhouse, exercise studios, wellness centers, child care rooms, a teaching kitch-

en and a chapel. A natatorium, constructed in part with Westfield Washington Schools, has already been built at the future site of the YMCA at 851 E. 181st St. Hiland said there is no higher priority for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis than to finish the Westfield YMCA. The Westfield YMCA was originally expected to cost $20 million but was scaled down when capital campaign organizers realized they were unlikely to raise that much money. Now, the project is expected to cost $16.5 million. Approximately $6 million has been raised.

If the council awards Hiland ARPA funds to the YMCA, Hiland said he is confident the capital campaign can raise the remaining $5 million.

But if the council doesn’t commit the dollars to the YMCA, Hiland said he’s unsure if the project can come to fruition. Also, if the city grants the dollars to the YMCA, it will allow the YMCA to return to the design phase. He said the design phase could take several months, and the permitting process also could take several months, both of which must occur before construction can begin.

The Westfield YMCA is proposed to include a 5,000-square-foot medical office building, 37,000 feet of YMCA space and potential partnerships with higher education organizations.

Westfield Mayor Andy Cook spoke in favor of granting $5 million to the Westfield YMCA. “Having a facility like a YMCA in our town also gives us another tool on how we can sell this community,” Cook said. “I spend a considerable amount of time talking to prospective investors — be it residential, be it commercial. Of course, they’re attracted here because we have things. We have trails and we have Grand Junction, and we have Grand Park. We always get around to ‘that’s great, but talk to us about the fabric of your community and how do you take care of people in your community? Talk to me about your nonprofits.’

“A lot of these major companies that are looking at us, they want to get involved in the community. A YMCA just absolutely fits what we need here.”

The Westfield City Council expects to vote on the request later this month. ARPA funds must be obligated by 2024 and spent by 2026.

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DISPATCHES Senator welcomes student pages — State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) welcomed several students to the Statehouse to serve as Senate pages in January. Students are Katelynn Alexander, of Westfield; Grace Baldwin, of Noblesville; Luke Baldwin, of Noblesville; Alex Coulter, of Carmel; Evan Coulter, of Carmel; Colin Howard, of Noblesville; Mason Jackson, of Noblesville; Kaitlyn McNamee, of Westfield’ Evelyn Stach, of Westfield’ Joanna Strahm, of Westfield; Sam Strahm, of Westfield and Will Strahm, of Westfield. Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor and interacting with their state senator.

Students in grades six through 12 participate in the page program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. For more or to apply, visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/ page-program.

Westfield Education Foundation offers scholarships — The WEF is accepting scholarship applications from past Westfield High School graduates. Applications are accepted through April 22.

Scholarships are available for four-year, two-year, vocational, trade and graduate programs. For the application, visit bit. ly/WEFScholarshipApplication2022. To view frequently asked questions, visit bit.ly/WEFCommonlyAskedQuestions.

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Diverter systems for easily installation are also available for $30 and wooden pedestal stands are available for $35.

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Ukrainians won’t back down from Russian aggression Commentary by Alex Morozov

Ukrainian army is among the top 20 armies in the world and grows stronger every day.

Today, Europe is on the brink of the bigThe Ukrainian people are ready to defend gest war since World War II. What is going their land and their country. In 2014, Ukraine on between Ukraine and stood alone. Today, NATO, the United States, VIEWPOINT Russia? As a UkrainianGreat Britain, Poland, Latvia and Estonia born American, I am often are helping Ukraine with modern defense asked to explain what is going on. In fact, weapons to assist in defeating the Russian to understand this conflict, we need to invasion. My company, Swan Software Soluexamine history. Ukraine is an old country tions, headquartered in Carmel, is deeply with a rich history. The city of Kyiv was esintegrated in Ukraine. Even in the midst of tablished in the fifth century as the capital this Ukrainian-Russian hybrid war, Swan is of Kyiv Rus, a mighty country ruling Eastern doing everything possible to protect people, Europe for hundreds of years. Kyiv Rus assets and uninterrupted business processfounded Moscow in the 13th century, along es for all Swan clients. This is the highest with many other cities that eventually made priority for Swan and hundreds of other U.S. up the Moscovia kingdom, which became companies with Ukrainian ties. known as Russia in We all hope the big the 18th century. As Russian invasion will Even my 82-year-old father, who not take place. U.S. Moskovia grew into lives in Kyiv, told me that he will and Western allies an empire, it coveted the rich land and have already gained not leave Kyiv, and if needed, resources of neighan upper hand in he will fight. The Ukrainian boring Ukraine. For this proxy war when people are ready to defend their the United States centuries, this Russian empire has tried rejected a Russian land and their country. to occupy Ukraine – ALEX MOROZOV demand to shrink and seize Ukraine’s NATO and limit its assets for itself. power in Europe. The Ukraine has fought back and gained its inU.S. and Western allies continue diplomatic dependence many times, but Russia continefforts and have imposed severe sanctions ues to covet what it does not possess. that could lead to devastating losses for the In 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Russian economy, Russian oligarchs and Mr. Union, Ukraine was once again free. Today, Vladimir Putin personally. The Russians can the Russian occupation of Ukraine and the see that the United States and Western alrestoration of the old USSR is paramount lies have united with Ukraine. This invasion for Russia’s internal and foreign policy. This will not be an easy walk for the Russian latest violation of Ukraine’s independence army and most likely would lead to unprecbegan in 2014 when Russia started anothedented losses of human life. No one needs er war by invading and occupying Crimea a bloody war. We hope this will stop the and territories in eastern Ukraine. For eight Russian force, lead to de-escalation and give years, Russia has waged war against peace to the region. I believe in the strength Ukraine, involving hybrid war tools, ongoing and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Both cybersecurity attacks; Russian media genUkraine and Swan Software Solutions will erating propaganda, fake news and false weather this storm. One thing I can state for reports; and snipers taking the lives of hunsure: Eastern Europe and Ukraine are strong dreds of Ukrainian soldiers — all targeted to U.S. allies, and the Ukrainian people will aldestabilize Ukraine’s people and economy ways be thankful to America for all the help and to create panic and fear. The current and support given in these tough times.

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Westfield High School football coach Jake Gilbert had great admiration for his late team manager, JeanRECOGNITION nelle Rooney.

Rooney died Nov. 15, 2021 after battling cancer.

“She was just full of life and she was just a joy,” Gilbert said. “She was extremely tough. She was confident.”

So, when her parents, Jim and Lisa Rooney, wanted to create a scholarship, Gilbert turned it into an award.

“We wanted to award someone who brought a lot of juice and energy to our team, then also showed some toughness and grit,” Gilbert said. “Those were the traits that Jeannelle personified.”

Gilbert determined Jackson Wasserstrom, a senior wide receiver, would be a perfect fit for the inaugural Jeannelle Rooney Juice Award, receiving a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship was presented by the Rooneys.

“Jackson exhibited those same characteristics for our football team,” Gilbert said.

Rooney, who was a team manager all four years and a 2021 WHS graduate, was diagnosed with pediatric melanoma in December 2017. She had monthly treatments for a year and went into remission. A scan showed it returned in December 2019 and had spread to her liver. She started treatments in March 2020.

“She dealt with it off and on throughout the four years,” Gilbert said. “She would schedule her treatments early so she could have the strength back and be at the game on Friday night so she could film it for us.

She was extremely tough. We miss her.”

Wasserstrom, who wants to play football in college but hasn’t made a commitment, drew inspiration from her determination.

“If I was having tough day, it would always go through my mind that Jeanelle has been through a lot worse than what we are doing right now, like summer workouts,” Wasserstrom said. “You’ve just got to keep battling through, and I know that was what she would want from us. I feel like toward the end of the season we gave it all we had for her. It didn’t come out the way we wanted it to, but we definitely left it all out there for her.”

Rooney died only five days before the semistate game against Merrillville.

Coach Jake Gilbert pauses with Jeannelle Rooney at her graduation in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Jake Gilbert)

“When we got the news she passed away, it made us want to work for it more,” Wasserstrom said.

Westfield reached the Class 6A state championship game before losing to Center Grove for the second consecutive year.

Wasserstrom was honored being selected

by Gilbert as the scholarship winner.

“It meant the world to me that all these years providing energy to the team, following orders and putting in the most work I possibly could (that) that work was not left unseen,” he said. “I really appreciate Coach Gilbert for pushing me through all the hard moments and helping me to keep battling.

I felt like Jeannelle is looking down from above. Her whole family was there and it was special to me.”

The Rooneys plan to annually award the scholarship.

“We want to honor all she did for each of the boys,” Lisa Rooney said. “We wanted to honor that drive that she had. Even though she never made a play, she was just as important to the team, whether she was on the sidelines or playing. It overconsumed her. She cared for each one of the players throughout the years as if they were one of her brothers”.

Jim Rooney would sit in the end zone with his daughter when she was filming as a senior.

“When she was in her senior year, that kept her going with her treatments,” Jim said. “Even when she felt awful, she didn’t want to miss a game.”

After graduating, she went to most of the games in 2021 until the postseason. Then, she and her parents watched on television.

“She loved her Rocks, that’s for sure,” Jim said.

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Celebrity men’s groomer opens Carmel City Center shop

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com After several years in New York City, celebrity groomer Justin Virgil Gramelspacher wanted to return to Indiana NEW BIZ with his young family and open his own barbershop.

Gramelspacher had already picked out the perfect name for his new endeavor.

“The name occurred to me years ago in an Uber to the Indy airport returning to NYC from a visit,” Gramelspacher said. “Magic Hat is meant to be kind of a fake benevolent secret society of guys that get it. If you’re here, you get it. It’s not for everyone, but all are welcome. A good haircut is like a magic hat. It can open doors and create opportunities. It’s life changing.”

Magic Hat Barber Shop opened Aug. 31, 2021, in Carmel City Center, 885 Monon Green Blvd., Suite 101, in what Gramelspacher described as a soft opening. The official announced opening was last month.

Gramelspacher, 41, spent the past 12-plus years in New York City. He attended barber school there and decided to stay to begin his career.

“I worked with a lot of different agencies and private clients,” he said. “I worked for different barber shops as well. I was trained

by Losi (who is known by her single name) and Martial Vivot, men’s grooming legends. I was a celebrity groomer, so I did a lot of red carpet and a lot of photo shoots for film and television. I worked at a high level in New York, but I was interested in moving back to Indiana for quite a while. Then COVID happened and I wasn’t able to work for months and months (because of lockdowns).”

Gramelspacher said he and his wife made the decision to move to Westfield in July 2020.

“We found the space around October (2020) and it was a shell,” he said. “It took a while to do the lease and build out the space.”

Gramelspacher, who grew up in Jasper, and his wife, Jessica, have two children, Gus, 4, and Ruby, 2. He had previously lived in Fishers after high school when he was working on detailing cars and taking Vincennes University night classes at Lawrence North High School. He eventually graduated from the University of Southern Indiana.

“My wife is from Westchester in New

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Justin Virgil Gramelspacher gives a haircut at Magic Hat Barber Shop in Carmel. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

York, but she absolutely loves it here,” Gramelspacher said.

Gramelspacher said he has been coming to Westfield for nearly 20 years to visit his sister, Stacey Willis. Her husband, Scott Willis, is on the Westfield City Council.

One thing Gramelspacher is proud of is that he has cut hair for Formula One drivers, executives and TV announcers. He has worked for Disney, Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Ralph Lauren and Cartier.

“I’ve groomed country music artists for Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers,” Gramelspacher said. “I groomed Neil Patrick Harris when he hosted the Tonys. I’ve given Jake Gyllenhaal a beard trim. I shaved Spike Lee every two weeks for two years. He was a regular customer of mine.”

A huge New York Knicks fan, Lee and former Indiana Pacers star Reggie Miller famously traded trash talk through the years.

“I didn’t mention I was a Pacers fan,” Gramelspacher said. “He was a lovely guy, though. We just didn’t talk basketball very much.”

He has served as an expert for Men’s Health, Vogue, GQ, Men’s Journal and the Wall Street Journal.

“They want to know trends on hair styles and shaves and how to trim beards,” he said.

Gramelspacher has been a guest barber in places such as Sweden and Japan. He said he is always eager to work with anyone who is serious about their grooming.

“A lot of my work was with top-of-theprofession guys in New York, whether it be chefs, artists, editors, journalists, financiers, lawyers and doctors,” he said.

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“We’re honored to be recognized alongside dozens of incredible restaurants around the country,” stated Scott Wolf, owner of the Italian House. “Our team works tirelessly to make each night memorable for each of our customers — and this recognition shows that.”

OpenTable, a restaurant reservations service, identified restaurants that have worldclass cuisine, attentive service and a unique ambiance. According to the announcement, OpenTable determined the list by analyzing more than 12.4 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners.

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Senior’s play helps CHS boys basketball team keep winning ways

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School boys basketball coach Ryan Osborn knows he can always count on four-year starting guard Pete Suder to do the right thing for the team.

“He has a winning personality,” Osborn said. “He’s willing to do whatever the team needs. He’s super unselfish. Pete is a team guy. He’s one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever coached. He’s one of the hardest workers every day.”

Osborn said Suder has taken steps each year to become a more complete player.

“This year, he worked on his outside shooting ability more on his own and has shot it consistently for us,” Osborn said. “In the past, defensively, he’s been able to be out of position a little bit and take chances.

This year, he’s been more of our anchor and directing people. He’s just been a good leader on the floor.”

Prior to the Feb. 23 game against LaLumiere Blue, a college prep school, the 6-foot-5 Suder was averaging 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game for the Greyhounds (16-5). Carmel received the bye in the

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man, is seeking to help Carmel win its third consecutive Class 4A state championship.

The Greyhounds beat Ben Davis to win the title in 2019. The 2020 state tournament was canceled after the sectional round because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Carmel defeated Lawrence North to win the 2021 state crown.

“I think we have a really good shot at

it,” Suder said. “We still have some things to work on in the last couple weeks, but it should be a fun ride.”

Osborn said Suder always makes everyone around him better — a trend that started his freshman season.

“He impacted the game in a lot of different ways and that’s unique as a freshman,” Osborn said.

It helps that Suder has been around the game his entire life. His father, Rick, is a former Duquesne University basketball standout.

“My dad was a huge impact on how I play today. We used to try to find any open hoop just to get some shots up when I was younger,” Suder said. “Him playing at the (Division I) level definitely helped me a lot.

He always is giving great advice.”

Suder topped the 1,000-career points mark when he scored a career-high 33 points Feb. 7 in a victory against visiting Lawrence North.

“Getting my 1,000 points feels great, all credit to my teammates and coaches for getting me there,” he said.

Suder committed to Bellarmine University in January.

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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 has stopped for the winter and will resume in mid-March 22 with construction of a roundabout at Medical Drive followed by construction of a roundabout at 116th Street beginning in June.

Expected completion: Summer 2022 Project: Burial of transmission lines in the Arts & Design District Location: Main Street will close on or after March 1 at Veterans Way as lines are buried under and across Main Street.

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Jimmy Carson has a passion for soccer, one that was shared by his late business partner, Chris McGrath.

SOCCER McGrath opened the Sogility soccer training facility in Westfield at 16462 Southpark Dr. in 2019. Carson joined McGrath shortly after it opened. The Fishers facility opened in Nov. 29, 2021 at 8766 E. 96th St. “We were planning and McGrath prepping and doing everything we need to do to open up in Fishers and Chris got sick,” said Carson, Sogility CEO. “I poured myself into making it happen and thinking about all the things it could be.”

McGrath, a Noblesville resident who was the Guerin Catholic High School boys soccer coach, died Nov. 17, 2021, following approximately 45 days on a ventilator.

“From that moment forward, I said we were just going to try to live out Chris’ vision and provide as many children as we can with the opportunity to grow the game,” Carson said. “Obviously, technical development and being better at soccer is a good thing. But I think we are doing more than that. I think we are helping to develop confidence. We see them grow and mature.

“It’s great to see how they carry themselves in the door after a few months of training. They feel empowered.”

The name Sogility is derived from a combination of soccer and agility.

“The root of everything we do is soccer-based,” Carson said. “We have other athletes who benefit from athletic development, but our main goal is working with soccer athletes.”

McGrath founded Sogility in early 2019, and then Carson joined that summer. He began working with McGrath on the Sogility concept after the facility opened. Carson said McGrath, a business attorney, had more experience with the business side while his experience was in training and coaching.

“I had that soccer itch and wanted to do this full time and pour myself into what is my real passion,” said Carson, who lives in Westfield near Sogility. “My family helped start some of the leagues when my grand-

Jimmy Carson recently opened a Sogility soccer training facility in Fishers. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

father moved to this country from Scotland in 1967. Fifty-four years later, I’m still trying to better the game and help players get better.”

Carson, 41, said he is proud of what the business has grown into because of what it provides to youth players and even professional players who train at the facility in the offseason.

“Our goal is to grow the love of the game and give kids a soccer community to call home and play and get their extra training in,” Carson said. “The world has changed a great deal over time. Kids can’t just be kids and go play by themselves in the park. Having a soccer community where they can feel safe and parents can feel their kids having a place to play is what we’re all about.”

Carson said he wants to expand into other communities to provide more opportunities for player development.

“We use technology as a tool for player development, so we find some of the best equipment around the world,” Carson said.

“We bring that here so a player can use the same equipment as (professional player Lionel) Messi was using in Barcelona. We all know technology is such a big part of children’s lives in these days. They are not likely to go into the backyard and just work on skills, kick balls off the fence. So now we have technology as a tool to gain their attention and their desire and passion to change.”

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Former director wants to help continue Grand Park’s growth in new role

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com William Knox was ready for the next chapter of his career, but that doesn’t mean he was ready to leave Grand Park Sports Campus behind.

Although Knox stepped down as Grand Park’s director on Dec. 31, he continues to work as a consultant for Grand Park through Westfield-based Legacy Sports Group.

Knox “It’s a consulting and management company which will stay on with the City of Westfield and Westfield (Redevelopment Commission) in matters related to Grand Park, particularly related to the business development efforts, contracting, sponsorship and marketing,” said Knox, president and owner of Legacy Sports Group.

Knox said he has six full-time and two part-time employees. Two are dedicated to managing assets related to Grand Park.

“It was a good time for me, personally, but I knew the time wasn’t quite right for me to leave some of the responsibilities that I was still working on for the park,” Knox said. “Fortunately, I was able to work with the city and (Redevelopment Commission) to make it a very smooth transition.

“Grand Park has a new director with Matt Trnian, and I’m still working on those other aspects.”

Knox, 45, looks forward to seeing the evolution of Grand Park and is working on a five-year strategic plan for the campus. At the same time, he is working with several clients across the United States with his Legacy Sports Group.

“We’re working with some communities who are trying to advance their sports tourism efforts, whether it’s local recreation sports or the travel sports side of things,” he said.

Knox, a Fishers resident, served as Grand Park director for five years. Prior to that, he was with the Hamilton County Sports Authority for 10 years.

“Grand Park is a one-of-a-kind facility,” Knox said. “I don’t think too many people can replicate that. We are looking to work

Grand Park recently changed directors. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

with communities to help guide their sports tourism strategy, more around getting a sports commission created and developed.”

Knox is also helping to create and operate events that happen in those communities.

“There are communities looking to develop facilities and we’re helping them guide some of those conversations,” he said.

Knox said his decision to step down as Grand Park’s director was spurred by the fact he was starting to get offers to work on other projects that he didn’t want to turn away.

“We were fortunate to be in a situation with Grand Park where I could still advance certain initiatives that will happen here as well as work on some of the opportunities,” he said. “I’ve been in a consulting space for the last seven or eight years, working on small projects, but it was able to grow to a place where I was able to become a little bit bigger player in the space.”

Early in January, The Sports Events & Tourism Association named Knox to lead the facilities program development.

Knox is also part of a group with six consultants across the U.S. who focus on

sports-related projects.

“Where I might focus on facilities, we got another guy who focuses on sponsorship and marketing,” Knox said. “We come together for larger projects.”

The high point of his tenure as Grand Park director was hosting the Indianapolis Colts training camp. The 10-year agreement started with the 2018 training camp.

“It was definitely a huge feather in the cap for the mayor (Andy Cook) and the city,” Knox said. “It was one of those things where we all had our doubts early on because it’s such a big operation. For (the Colts) to trust the City of Westfield and Grand Park to host that was a huge honor for us.”

Knox, who is from Gary, studied sports marketing at Indiana University. He then helped run the sports commission in Bloomington for 10 years for the Hoosier Sports Corp.

Knox’s daughter, LaChelle, attends IUPUI. His two sons, William Jr., 10, and Alexander, 7, are in the Hamilton Southeastern school system. His wife, Tamika, is a physician.

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EXPERIENCED REPLACEMENT Matt Trnian became director of the Grand Park sports campus when previous director William Knox stepped down.

Trnian studied sports management in college and has served in several capacities at Grand Trnian Park.

“Being at the park since it opened has given me the opportunity to learn, grow, both personally and professionally, and enjoy unique experiences I never dreamed of being a part of,” Trnian stated. “I look forward to facing the challenges and opportunities that will come with this new position.”

ON THE COVER: William Knox is president and owner of Legacy Sports Group, where he still plans to work as a consultant for Grand Park.

(Photos by Rachel Greenberg)

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As old as I feel Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker The abundance of spam that comes through computer and smartphone screens makes it almost impossible to digest. Marketers have become increasingly clever in finding the most effective methods to gain our attention and to grab a few of our dollars. Others, like Mr. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta universe, use sophisticated analysis of the chemistry of the human brain to entice preteenagers to become addicted to their Facebook falderal.

Still, the best captures our imagination. An email blast from a local auction house led with a banner, “Super Sports & Memorabilia.” Accompanying it came a photo depicting a 2006 Colts championship ring. It was quite sparkly, bedazzled with diamonds and festooned with blue sapphires matching the team’s well-known horseshoe. At the very sight of it, one could imagine the toil required to earn such a trophy. One might think of the thick, muscular finger that it was likely intended to adorn. And one may consider how it came to be unceremoniously sold off to the highest bidder.

Who would purchase the spoils of another’s victory? Could it be a grateful fan intending to return it to its presently beleaguered owner? Could it be a museum or collector amassing an estate to pass on to future generations? Perhaps it is an investor imagining a future market for such expensive trinkets.

What talisman are these objects? Are they imbued with the strength of their progenitors? Why do we hold them so dear if it was not our perspiration that brought forth the reward?

The span of an individual life is insufficient to outlast most of our possessions. What becomes their second life after we no longer have use for them?

Are they a symbol for the human condition? Do they remind us of the struggle?

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I have been 50 for about six weeks, and apart from my new AARP membership and some occasional incontinence, I haven’t really considered myself old.

That is until recently. My baby turned 18!

Eighteen. She can now vote, buy Powerball tickets and be incarcerated. But enough about her. More significantly, I technically no longer have “children,” only four adults whom I miraculously grew, birthed and kept alive for two decades. I’m no longer required (or in some cases even allowed) to be present at their doctor’s appointments, and I can’t help them access their bank accounts, even though much of that money originated with me. I’m cut off, kicked out, essentially exorcised from their lives.

The power of HIPAA compels me!

I may be overreacting, but my youngest’s birthday has caused me to contemplate my near-elderly status like nothing else has. Where has the time gone? I know if I sat down and thought about it, I could probably remember most of her milestones – her first word, step, school bus ride, dance competition, fender bender – but seriously, how does a kid’s life speed by so quickly even as the days of parenting often seem an eternity? And what does this mean for the next 18 years? What will I do when she becomes gainfully employed? If she gets married? Has a beautiful child of her own? Oh, lord!

We measure our lives in experiences, I suppose, not revolutions around the sun. Fifty doesn’t mean that much to me; it’s just a fire hazard-worth of cake candles. But witnessing your baby officially enter adulthood is another matter entirely. Friends, I feel old!

Peace out.

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Staying on the clean side of humor bad stuff? I had a friend who overdosed on “The Pocket Rodney Dangerfield” back in Several sports heroes’ careers have been the ’70s. He got caught doing Dangerfield tarnished following allegations they were jokes in a comedy club stand-up routine. He using performance-improving was kicked off stage. Talk about no respect.

HUMOR drugs. During the recent OlymSome may wonder, “How did Wolfsie pics, some athletes were simiwrite his column for almost 25 years? larly accused.

Maybe he’s hooked on someAs a newspaper columthing.” Tom Brady is hanging Tom Brady is hanging up his pads. Maybe Wolfsie nist, I’m proud of what up his pads. Maybe I’ve written, unassisted should hang up his gags. by any humor-enhancing Once you’re dependent on Wolfsie should hang drugs or whimsy-producing other people’s humor, it’s up his gags. substances. Many humor hard to kick the habit. You – DICK WOLFSIE columnists have on their may think you’ve conquered bookshelves, “Milton Berle’s your demons, but before long Personal Jokebook,” the “Complete Works of you’re hiding Woody Allen quips on index Henny Youngman” and the Acapulco Gold of cards in your office desk drawer. humor, “Bob Hope’s Greatest One-Liners (unWhen I first appeared on TV, I watched old abridged).” I fought temptation through the Jerry Lewis movies and I mimicked a few of years as I constantly wondered where my his routines on camera. Then one day I just next laugh was coming from. I hung around stopped. I went cold jerky.

Barnes & Noble and Borders. I haunted As I write my 1,100th column, I am proud Books-A-Million, where I knew I could buy of what I have accomplished. I didn’t reread cracks at a good price.

Andy Rooney essays. I once took a Dave I even visited Half-Price Books, but you Barry book off my shelf, but I never opened never know what you are buying at a place it. like that. Is the humor pure, or is it cut with Other humorists have asked me for ad-

vice on how to quit pilfering jokes. I created a short quiz to assess their susceptibility to stealing from others. Here are two sample questions to assess their chances of a relapse.

I just got back from a pleasure trip. a. I went to Vegas. b. My wife and I cruised to Bermuda. c. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

My wife ran after the garbage truck. “Am I too late for a pick-up?” she screamed. a. Yes, and we are not permitted to turn around. b. No, just set it by the curb. c. Of course not, jump in.

Anyone who answered C to both questions is on a slippery path. They are too weak to resist stolen zingers and one-liners. As of this week, I’ve avoided yielding to temptation for 6,752 days. But tomorrow, I’m going to begin reading Mel Brooks’ autobiography. Wish me luck.

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A socially responsible portfolio Commentary by Ryan C. Fuhrmann Capitalism has its advantages — companies strive to allocate scarce resources and create products that conFINANCE sumers use and enjoy. The best-run companies maximize shareholder value and make profits for their investors. They also create jobs and help employees make a living, provide for their families and help them save for retirement. Investing in great firms can literally make you rich.

But focusing purely on the bottom line has some drawbacks, to say the least.

Firms that spew chemicals into the air, let them seep into the land, fill ocean with plastic bottles or grow to monopolies that abuse their market position come to mind.

Socially responsible investing has grown very popular. It tries its best to help us determine which companies are up to no good and discover those that are truly doing some good for their customers, employees, suppliers, communities and the environment (stakeholders). Environmental, social and governance, or ESG investing, for short, has attempted to help investors find companies that are built for good. ESG-related funds have grown to $2.7 trillion in assets and grew 12 percent last year, according to fund firm Morningstar.

ESG has become big money for Wall Street, but is it accomplishing what it’s set out to do? In many instances, no. One source counted more than 100 compilers of ESG data, and a recent Financial Times report relayed that Morningstar recently took 1,200 funds away from its list “after an ‘extensive review’ of their legal documents.” Firms that exaggerate or fake their ESG credentials are

known for ‘greenwashing’ investors, and it’s more common than you think.

I’ve been on the lookout for the best way to help clients ensure their funds go toward making a “positive difference to the planet or society” that matches their goals, be it having a positive impact on the environment, supporting human rights or simply not selling unhealthy products.

As with most investing, individual companies can accomplish both returns and ESG goals. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) focuses on firms operating in the renewable energy industries. No matter one’s view on global warming, wind and solar power are in theory cheap, free and abundant.

Water shortages, especially out west, are real, and the Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) can help address these matters. If you can’t stomach the expense ratios on these funds, firms including Vestas, Orsted, TPI Composites, Siemens Gamesa and Brookfield Renewable Corp are very interesting options.

Contact me if you’d like some insight on what I find most investable currently.

Beyond your portfolio, there are some local ways to volunteer to help people and the environment. My involvement with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation has given me a love of the parks and commitment to land conservation. Carbon credits could help preserve parks and forestland for generations to come, proving that capitalism can support both profits and the greater good.

Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, is an investment manager based in Carmel. He would like to hear what your view on inflation is at ryan@ fuhrmanncapital.com or visit his website at fuhrmanncapital.com.

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Show your heart some love for the health of it Commentary by Dr. Cameual Wright While February was a month to celebrate love, it was also a time to bring awareness to the heart in your body. February marked American Heart Month, CARDIOVASCULAR a time when all people could focus on cardiovascular health. With the ongoing pandemic and continuing effects of COVID-19, it is even more important now to be proactive with your heart health and to show your heart some love.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HEART IS HEALTHY? The first step is an annual physical exam. Even if you do not suspect there is an issue, these exams use screenings and lab tests to ensure your heart is healthy. The exams help gauge your heart-health numbers, such as blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and serve as important preventive measures. If you are experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, arm pain or a sudden change in your ability to exercise, you should schedule an appointment with your provider.

It is also important to evaluate the factors that drive heart disease. Glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, body mass index (BMI) and weight are important factors that should be tracked on a regular basis. Finally, it’s important to examine your family history. There are several hereditary conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure that can increase your risk for heart

disease. Utilizing resources like the American Heart Association can help you determine your heart-health numbers and find out if you’re at greater risk for heart disease.

WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY HEART HEALTH? There are several preventative measures for keeping your heart healthy. Following a healthy diet — such as avoiding foods with high saturated fat, large amounts of sodium or high amounts of sugar — can help maintain a healthy heart.

It is also important to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and incorporate activity on a daily basis. Even if you can get a little exercise each day, such as a walk outside or an at-home workout, it will help keep your heart in shape. Finally, I recommend avoiding smoking, and if you are an active smoker, consider quitting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, and causes 1 of every 4 CVD deaths.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis Opera will make a little history this month when it presents the world premiere double bill of MUSIC “Brundibar” and “Vedem.”

Three performances are set for March 18-20 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. The production was originally planned for April 2020 but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Then we planned to do it last year, but things hadn’t opened up enough,” said Alfred Savia, Indy Opera principal guest conductor and artistic advisor.

Savia said funding for the production was raised two years ago and is underwritten by sponsors.

The two big parts in “Vedem” will be sung by tenor Joseph McBrayer and mezzo Cornelia Lotito. It is the first collaboration between Indy Opera and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, which will be featured in both “Brundibar” and “Vedem.”

The project is presented in remembrance of the Holocaust and the 77th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps across Europe. The works revolve around the Terezin camp and the children’s lives affected by it.

“Brundibar,” the children’s opera, is a parable of hope and justice. It was written

by Jewish Czech composer Hans Krása and librettist Adolf Hoffmeister in 1938 in the ghettos of Prague. The opera was performed 55 times by the children in the Nazi concentration camp Terezin, under the direction of Jewish music teachers.

“It’s about two little children who have a sick mother, and they try to get money,” Savia said. “They try to imitate Brundibar, who is an organ grinder, on the street.

Brundibar is not happy and chases them away. With the help of a dog, a cat, a sparrow and other children, they overcome Brundibar.

“It’s a light little children’s opera. When the kids were happy at the camp is when

‘KINKY BOOTS’ “Kinky Boots” runs through March 27 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

CARMEL COMMUNITY PLAYERS The Carmel Community Players presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” through March 6 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ Grace Church presents “The Little Mermaid” through March 6 at Grace Church, 5504 E. 146th St. Noblesville. For more, visit gracechurch.us ‘WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?’ Mud Creek Players will present Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” through March 12 at Mud Creek Barn, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org.

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Alfred Savia, Indy Opera principal guest conductor and artistic advisor, is helping guide the pairing of “Brundibar” and “Vedem.” (Photo courtesy of Indy Opera)

they were performing.”

The Nazis used Jewish youth performing “Brundibar” in Terezin as propaganda during Red Cross visits, allegedly showing a model ghetto.

For the first time, “Brundibar” will be paired with another historic work, “Vedem,” a theatrical oratorio that describes the events at Terezin during the Holocaust.

“Vedem” was written by Lori Laitman, an American composer of Jewish heritage.

It is the first piece composed by a female composer to be performed with the company. The story is about a group of boys living in Terezin and their underground newspaper of poetry and essays called “Vedem,” which is Czech for “In the Lead.”

“It’s a very poignant piece and it’s a very serious piece,” Savia said.

Savia said Laitman will attend the last rehearsal and the first performances.

“‘Vedem’ is musically a very big challenge,” Savia said. “It’s a 21st-century score with difficult things. We have our work cut out for us.”

Indy Opera has partnered with the Jewish Community Center and Indianapolis Arts Council to bring an evening of music and discussion to the Indianapolis Artsgarden at 6 to 8 p.m. March 2. The panel, featuring Holocaust survivor Frank Grunwald, director Matt Cooksey, Savia and general director David Craig Starkey, will discuss the music and historical context of “Brundibar” and “Vedem.” The event also will feature a brief film screening, a traveling art exhibit of children’s artwork from Terezin and Eva Kor virtual reality headsets from the Indiana Historical Society.

For more, visit indyopera.org and holocaustmusic.ort.org/places/theresienstadt/ brundibar/.

Indiana Wind Symphony’s “The Winds of Spring,” featuring The Chamber Ensemble, is set for 7:30 p.m. March 5 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresent. org.

‘THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL’ The musical tribute to the late George Michael is set for 8 p.m. March 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresent. org.

‘The Wild Party’ set for Footlite Musicals editorial@youarecurrent.com Footlite Musicals will present “The Wild Party” from March 4 to 20.

The cast includes three Carmel residents, Logan Laflin (Sam), Lauren Frank (Nadine) and Tessa Gibbons (ensemble). The keyboard player, Gisele Dollinger, lives in Fishers.

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the North Sea,” Conrad said.

“I really enjoy Arnold’s ability to create interesting textures with the woodwind instruments,” Conrad said. “(It’s) a trait which is seen in his chamber works as well as in his popular symphonies and dance suites.”

The second selection is “Grand Canyon Octet,” featuring eight French horns, by American composer Eric Ewazen.

“These versatile brass instruments create a warm and rich texture,” Conrad said.

“Ewazen shows off the wide scope they can show in volume and range.”

The third and fourth selections, respectively, are “Chansons et Dances” by French composer Vincent d’Indy and “Divertissement pour Instruments a Vent” by French Romantic-era composer Emile Bernard.

Written for a Parisian wind ensemble, “Divertissement pour Instruments a Vent” is the longest of “The Winds of Spring” selections.

“My favorite component of this work is its infectious melodies, which I find myself humming,” Conrad said.

For more or for tickets, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

With spring on the horizon, the Indiana Wind Symphony will perform a set of specially selected pieces SYMPHONY to herald the change of seasons.

Featuring The Chamber Ensemble, the IWS will perform “The Winds of Spring” concert at 7:30 p.m. March 5 in the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The concert features pieces for wind ensembles by four renowned composers.

Each work is for wind ensembles ranging from eight to 10 musicians.

“The audience will be able to experience the ensembles up close in a way not possible with the full Indiana Wind Symphony,” said Charles Conrad, IWS founder and music director. “The instruments included will be flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and horns.”

The first of the selections is “Trevelyan Suite” by British composer Malcom Arnold.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christian Youth Theater will include some old favorites and some new shows for it 2022-23 season.

THEATER “This season is a celebration of our talented students, with a nod to the past and a big embrace to the future,” Christian Youth Theater Artistic Director Laura Baltz said. “The show selections offer a variety of interesting and entertaining stories.”

Christian Youth Theater chooses its season offerings with assistance from CYT families, who vote on their favorites.

CYT’s 2022-23 season contains three plays and three musicals. The plays will be at The Cat in Carmel while the musicals will be at Marian University.

The 2022 fall play will be “Up the Down Staircase.” It tells the story of an inner-city school teacher and her love and commitment to her students who are dealing with serious issues. The show was first performed by CYT in 2017. The play is directed by Baltz.

The 2022 fall musical will be “Frozen Jr.” Baltz said CYT chooses junior versions of

Christian Youth Theater performs “High School Musical” in 2017. (Photo courtesy of CYT)

musicals for its fall offerings because of a shortened rehearsal period. “Frozen Jr.” is directed by Julianne Boyd, choir director at Zionsville West Middle School and former CYT summer camp director.

The 2023 winter play will be “Bedtime Stories (as Told by our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up).”

“Legally Blonde the Musical” is set as the 2023 winter musical.

The 2023 spring play will be “A Simpler Time.”

“High School Musical” is set as the 2023 spring musical.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Center for the Performing Arts has lured one of its biggest rock stars in the center’s history.

CONCERT It was announced Feb. 18 that Sting will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Palladium in Carmel.

“For years, we’ve had patrons asking for Sting, so he’s been on our wish list,” said Jeffrey C. McDermott, president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts. “We try to surpass expectations every season, and it’s especially gratifying to bring in artists, like John Legend and Ben Folds last fall, who would normally play larger venues in larger cities.”

The audience can expect solo hits and classics by The Police, when 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting makes his first appearance at the Palladium. Sting was the lead singer, bassist and principal songwriter for The Police.

The tour starts March 24 in Rouen, France, and includes six shows at the London Palladium. Following his Carmel appearance, Sting will appear in several shows at

Sting to perform May 8 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in June.

Sting’s “My Songs” tour is a dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout his career. The performance features songs such as “Englishman in New York,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Fields of Gold” and many more.

Tickets starting at $100 went on sale Feb. 25 at the Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office, online at thecenterpresents.org and by phone at 317-843-3800. The 7:30 p.m. event is part of the 2021-22 Center Presents Season sponsored by Allied Solutions.

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A unique take on adjectives Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

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A visit to Sanibel Commentary by Don Knebel Today, we visit Sanibel, Fla., where the average high temperature in March is 75 degrees, with little rain.

TRAVEL The City of Sanibel occupies a barrier island formed from accumulating sand in the Gulf of Mexico near Fort Myers. The indigenous Calusas, who first inhabited the island 2,500 years ago, died from diseases brought by the Spanish.

Homesteaders began arriving in the 1860s and erected a still-standing lighthouse on the east end of the island in 1884, but the population remained low. By the 1950s, Sanibel Island contained only about 500 permanent residents. All that changed in 1963, when a causeway connected Sanibel to the mainland and developers followed, building condominiums, hotels and residences. A new causeway was built in 2007.

Today, Sanibel is home to 7,400 residents, with thousands more visiting each year, especially in the spring. The Sanibel government maintains strict control of the relaxing look and feel of the island, which has no high rises or traffic lights and only two chain restaurants, both there before the city’s 1974 incorporation. Half of Sanibel’s 33 square miles are wildlife sanctuaries. The largest, the 5,200-acre J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, harbors about 245 species of birds. Sanibel is famous for seashells that wash onto its sandy beaches, with hunched hunters displaying the “Sanibel Stoop.” The unique Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum exhibits shells from around the world, many from Sanibel, as well as some living mollusks creating them.

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village has assembled historic Sanibel buildings and chronicles the area’s history from the Calusas to today, providing information

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It’s no secret we live in an era of relativism. What’s right for you may not be right for me. You do you. Whether things are black and white GRAMMAR GUY or 50 gradients of gray, I can definitively say that you can justify your opinion with a quick Google query. Certainly, everyone can’t be right, can they?

Fortunately, language does allow for some certainty in this life (and all the word nerds rejoiced). In fact, there’s a group of adjectives that are incomparable; they’re known as absolute adjectives.

These words can’t be compared, diminished or intensified. They’re absolute.

Let’s take the word “essential,” for example. A book can’t be “kind of” essential.

It can’t be “quite” essential. It’s either essential or it’s not.

Here’s another one: equal. In mathematics, an equation is either equal or it isn’t. When it comes to citizens’ rights, you can’t have a group of people whose rights are more equal than others; people’s rights and privileges are either equal

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or unequal.

The list of absolute adjectives goes on.

It includes perfect, total, extinct, alive, whole, empty, infinite and inevitable. And, of course, let’s not forget the word “absolute” itself; it’s absolutely an absolute adjective.

My favorite absolute adjective is “unique.” I hear people compare uniqueness all the time. “He’s more unique than her.” No one can be the most unique or very unique.

Absolute adjectives illustrate that there is still room for incomparableness (I just checked — incomparableness is a word).

It’s either possible or impossible to exist with people whose views and conclusions differ from yours. Ultimately, you get to decide if you treat others as inferior or as equals. After all, you’re unique just like everyone else.

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Systems Engineer. Carmel, IN. Analyze customer requirements to develop product requirements for automotive ADAS/AD Radar, LiDAR, and Vision systems. Generate Bill of Materials and perform cost-tradeoff analyses. Transform customer or product requirements into a total systems solution which meets scheduling, technical and cost constraints. Work with other engineering competencies to select design concepts and determine development resource, cost, and timing. Present the quote package documentation to engineering management for approval. Perform competitive assessments by comparing Aptiv technology to market technology to identify cost improvement/performance enhancement opportunities.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering and one year of experience with designing automotive radar and ECU products, developing product schematics and creating PCB layouts, conducting peer design review, performing cost-tradeoff analyses, bench level debugging/testing/prototyping, product benchmarking, performing worst case circuit analysis, PSPICE, BoM optimization tool, and dxdDesigner/dxAssembly Mail resumes to: Aptiv Corporation, Attn: Lori Tucker, HR Site Manager, 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032. Ref: 70842A.

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