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kNOT TODAY partners with police to mitigate sexual exploitation

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Linda Reich, founder and president of the kNOT TODAY Foundation and wife of Indianapolis Colts LAW ENFORCEMENT head coach Frank Reich, said that in the second year of the nonprofit, she wants to further the group’s mission and vision.

“Our vision is to protect the beauty and innocence of childhood throughout the country. We are doing that to mitigate sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of children throughout our country,” she said.

Reich said she realized that child exploitation and trafficking isn’t just an overseas problem or a problem that is more prevalent in border states.

“It’s alive and well here in the state of Indiana,” she said. kNOT TODAY recently helped Ascent 121, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that provides trauma recovery services to teens, renovate a 17,000-square-foot building on the southeast side of Indianapolis to enhance its services. kNOT TODAY also recently sat down with local police agencies and task forces, including the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Fishers Police Dept., to discuss resources and areas of partnership. kNOT TODAY recently purchased a yellow Lab named Hunter to work as a law enforcement K-9 to assist departments by finding SIM cards. “(Law enforcement) can take the dogs into an arena or space (of someone already under investigation) and they will sniff out SIM cards. You know how small SIM cards are,” Reich said. “Sometimes there are hundreds and hundreds of SIM cards stored with horrific content of children being sexually abused throughout the world. So, we purchased a dog and also are looking to assist organizations and police forces locally with mobile digital forensic units.”

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DISPATCHES WHS grad earns fellowship — Westfield High School graduate Sam Pigott, now a senior at Earlham College in Richmond earned one of the nation’s 42 Watson Fellowships for the 2021-22 academic year. The post-graduate award is worth $36,000 and supports independent study and travel.

F.C. Tucker stats — Homes in Westfield continued to increase in price and sell quickly in February. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price of a Westfield home increased 12 percent, to $388,777, compared to this time last year.

Homes in Westfield also sold more quickly than in February 2020, leaving the market 5.7 percent faster. The average price per square foot of a Westfield home also increased, up 16.2 percent to $157.83.

Congressional Art Competition — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is encouraging high school students in the 5th District to enter the Congressional Art Competition.

Winning artwork will be displayed for a year in the U.S. Capitol. Deadline to enter is April 23. Learn more at spartz.house. gov/services/art-competition.

Hunter is a yellow Lab who is trained to sniff out SIM cards that could contain criminal content. (Submitted photo)

the department is looking forward to working with kNOT TODAY but that a plan hasn’t been outlined.

“These dogs are highly trained in areas where human beings cannot find some of these SIM cards, and these dogs can sniff them out how to identify any type of perpetrator and nefarious links in Indianapolis and the greater metropolitan area,” Reich said.

Reich said kNOT TODAY was formed not to be a direct service organization but to assist other organizations by providing platforms, resources and networking opportunities to help those organizations acquire resources and raise awareness of child exploitation issues.

For more, visit knottoday.org/about-us/.

North Central Beekeepers to meet April 21 — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield at 6:30 p.m. Experienced beekeepers will be available to answer any questions a half hour before the meeting starts.

Meetings are free to attend in person or online by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. See the club’s Facebook group for details about the new online and in-person attendance procedures. The next meeting is April 21 with presentations on Mite Counts and Beekeeping by Chiang Kai-shek. The Next Step is a class available for anyone who has completed the introductory class will be offered free of charge and will run concurrently with the regular meeting.

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Graduate school scholarships — The Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship will offer a $3,000 first place and $2,000 second place scholarship to graduating seniors at Indiana University who will attend graduate school in the fall. Learn more and apply at trikappa.org/wp-content/ uploads/2020/12/BSH-Application-2021-Packet-FF-2.pdf.

Shepherd’s Center accredited by United Way of Central Indiana — United Way of Central Indiana recently announced that Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County has been approved for accreditation and can apply for United Way grants in basic needs, family opportunity and social innovation as well as access training, technical assistance and capacity building programs.

Indiana Fire Chiefs Association, Methodist Sports Medicine announce partnership — The Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and Methodist Sports Medicine recently announced their partnership. This partnership will bring Methodist Sports Medicine’s expertise and resources to the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association and its members.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES SWCD offers native plant kits, rain barrels for sale — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling native plant kits and rain barrels. Each native plant kit contains 50 native plant plugs for $125.

Each kit contains 10 species of native perennials and can fill a space 50 to 150 square feet. Rain barrels are available for pre-order for $75. Pre-pay for a barrel and choose between gray, terra cotta, and black, 55-gallon rain barrels. Diverters systems for easily installation are also available for $25 and wooden pedestal stands are available for $30. Plant kit and rain barrel pre-orders can be placed online at hamiltonswcd.org. Orders for plants are due April 14 and rain barrel pre-orders are due May 26. Orders will be available for pick up June 4 in Noblesville. All proceeds support conservation projects and education in Hamilton County.

Humane Society releases 2020 numbers — The Humane Society for Hamilton County recently released its numbers for 2020.

The HSHC had an intake of 3,223 cats and dogs during 2020 and 2,181 of those animals were adopted. The HSHC team reunited 445 lots pets with their families, and the HSHC received 574 animals from other Indiana shelters. The HSHC’s Survivor Program funds lifesaving and emergency medical care to animals in need, and in 2020, it provided services for 1,440 animals. Canines spent 174 days in training with Paws & Play and PetSuites. For more, visit hamiltonhumane.com.

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

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Visit Conner Prairie’s Treetop Outpost during Spring Break. (Photo by Hamilton County Tourism)

How to spend spring break in Hamilton County Commentary by Katie Utken If there was ever a year for a staycation, this is the year.

Many families will STAYCATION stay close to home this year for spring break. In fact, Destination Analysts reports that only 12 percent of American travelers have a spring break trip planned this year.

No beach? No problem. There are plenty of things to do with your family right here in Hamilton County. Get out of the house and take your kids on family friendly adventures at local parks and attractions to beat the winter blues.

IKEA and Topgolf Even if you’re not redesigning your home, IKEA is a fun place to explore. You could even create your own scavenger hunt or “I Spy” challenge to keep the kids entertained.

Don’t forget the iconic Swedish meatballs in the cafeteria! After all that shopping, head across the street to Topgolf, a premier entertainment venue where you can challenge each other to addictive point-scoring golf games — no experience necessary.

Conner Prairie Spring is when the outdoor grounds at Conner Prairie in Fishers come alive. Your first stop should be the Animal Encounters barn to visit with the baby goats and sheep.

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There’s more to explore beyond the 8 miles of trails. Try your hand at archery at Koteewi Range: Sport and Target Archery Center. Plan a return visit and book a guided horseback trail ride or pony ride with K-Trails Equestrian Adventures or a zipline experience at Edge Adventures Koteewi: Aerial Adventure Park when they open later this spring.

Parks and trails Hamilton County has 600-plus miles of trails and dozens of parks. Get your bikes out of the garage and pedal along the Monon Trail. Must-see parks in the area for families include local favorites like Central Park, Flat Fork Creek Park, Forest Park and Cool Creek Park and Nature Center.

Indoor attractions Spring weather in Indiana can be unpredictable. If the forecast calls for a rainy day, take your adventure inside and visit the indoor waterpark at the Monon Community Center, The Escape Room, K1 Speed, Laser Flash or Pinheads for all-day entertainment.

Make it a true staycation and take advantage of hotel deals to get a change of scenery beyond your house — and maybe some pool time for the kids.

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Decorators’ Show House tours begin April 24

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Columns on Meridian home is getting ready for its closeup.

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild’s EVENT 60th Anniversary Decorators’ Show House and Gardens will offer public tours at the house, 5417 N. Meridian St., from April 24 to May 9.

A total of 22 interior designers, three landscape designers, their support teams and the members of St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild have donated hundreds of hours to refurbish the property.

“We believe we are the longest-running consecutive show house in the U.S.,” said Anne Buskirk-Bailey, the promotions director. “We had one last year, but we were unfortunately not able to open it to the public because COVID hit about a month before. We did a video virtual tour, which was accessible for free to the public.”

The 100 percent volunteer initiative has raised nearly $13.5 million since 1907 for Indianapolis’ public hospital, Eskenazi Health. All ticket and tour proceeds benefit the programs at Eskenazi Health. The bulk of the contributions have been since 1950, Buskirk-Bailey said.

Bailey said visitors can tour the house by pre-purchasing a ticket online.

“Everyone has to do a scheduled tour time, and there are only so many people allowed in during each hour,” said Buskirk-Bailey, who grew up in Zionsville and is the daughter of St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild life member Maureen Buskirk. “It’s highly regulated and everyone is required to wear masks. There is a $15 video experience people can purchase if they don’t feel comfortable going through the house in person.”

Buskirk-Bailey said there is no cafe this year.

“But we’ll be selling goods made in Indiana from different producers,” she said.

“There will be food items but (we are) not sure they can be consumed on the property.

Hopefully, next year we’ll be able to go back to our normal level of what we do. For the most part, the tours will be the same.”

There is a different home each year, but there have been some repeat homes.

“We generally stay in the Meridian-Kessler territory, but it’s not mandatory,” Buskirk-Bailey said. “They did a series of homes at Fort Benjamin Harrison many years ago.

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The Columns on Meridian is the 2021 Decorators’ Show House and Gardens. (Submitted photos)

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In 2012, Mark A. and Susan Graham became the 10th owners of the 90-year-old home. The Grahams’ residence was one of the homes on the 2015 Meridian-Kessler Home Tour.

“Homeowners move out in the first week of January and the guild takes over occupancy of the property, so they don’t live there during the restoration,” Buskirk-Bailey said. “It’s not a total restoration. Some projects are spearheaded, and they’ll do full remodels on the kitchen and bathroom during the process. Sometimes those will start earlier. This year we had seven phases that were gutted and redone, which is amazing.

The before-and-after pictures in the program will be really neat for everyone.”

Buskirk-Bailey said sometimes it’s a balance of the homeowners spending some money on the remodel. Some appliances and supplies are donated.

“We have a network of companies, volunteers and designers who come in every year,” she said. “It’s a negotiation. Nothing is supplied 100 percent free to the homeowners. They don’t keep all the furnishings that come in.”

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Hamilton County Commissioners have extended Resolution No. 7-31-20-02 for another 30 days. The policy PANDEMIC requires county employees and people visiting county buildings to wear a face covering when inside all county-owned buildings. Not wearing a mask is only excused for people with documented medical and health risks.

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By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Although all Indiana residents age 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, IndiPANDEMIC ana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said the race between the vaccines and COVID-19 variants continues and that the variants are “pickBox ing up steam.”

As of March 31, Indiana has reported 137 cases of the B117 variant that originated in the United Kingdom; one case of the B1351 variant out of South Africa; one case of the P1 variant out of Brazil; and 27 cases of the variant first detected in California.

“Our proximity to Michigan, which is one of the top states for B117 variants, is a concern,” Box said during a March 31 virtual press briefing. “COVID is still very much present in our state and (I) encourage everyone who is eligible for a vaccine to sign up as soon as possible and to continue to wear a mask and take precautions.”

On March 31, more than 21,000 Indiana residents ages 16 to 29 had registered for a vaccination appointment within the first 30 minutes of eligibility. As of noon of that day, more than 96,000 Hoosiers 16 to 29 had scheduled an appointment.

In total, more than 39 percent of Indiana residents were vaccinated, had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or had scheduled a vaccination appointment as of

March 31.

As of March 31, state health officials reported the following percentage of residents had been fully vaccinated, received one dose of vaccine or had scheduled an appointment.

• 74 percent of Hoosiers 80 and older • 77 percent of people 70-79 • 66 percent of people 60-69 • 48 percent of people 50-59 • 35 percent of people 40-49 • 25 percent of people 30-39 • 10 percent of people 20-29 • 7 percent of people 16-19 As of March 31, Indiana had recorded increases in average daily COVID-19 cases, test positivity rates and hospitalizations.

More counties were assigned a more stringent advisory level because of an increase in cases.

As a result, the state health officials will now track multiple metrics to determine future action. Gov. Eric Holcomb did not specify during the virtual briefing what data points would drive changes in public health policy, such as possibly reinstating Indiana’s mask mandate that expires April 6.

“I’m concerned about the variants,” Box said. “You can look at other states. You can look at other countries. You can see when this B117 variant became the predominant strain that was infecting individuals.

It’s much, much more transmissible and appears to put more individuals in the hospitals.

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Rick Gross grew up playing several different sports and played baseball for Fishers High School.

“The wonderful thing about ultimate Frisbee is a lot of sports translate (well) to ultimate Frisbee,” Gross said. “You ask a wide variety of players and you’ll get a handful of different sports — basketball, football, lacrosse, that kind of stuff.”

The 2010 FHS graduate has been playing ultimate disc, or Frisbee, for 11 years. Gross, 29, has played the last several seasons with the Indianapolis AlleyCats of the America Ultimate Disc League. The AlleyCats, a semi-professional team that plays its home games at Westfield’s Grand Park, will open the season June 4 at Grand Park. The AlleyCats played half of the 2018 season and the 2019 season at Grand Park.

“I didn’t start playing organized ultimate until the summer after I graduated from high school,” Gross said. “I saw a bunch of people playing at Vincennes University, so that’s when they explained to me they played on a team, and I played with them for one year.”

AlleyCats coach Will Drumright, who played the 2014 season with the AlleyCats, played a variety of sports but was primarily a swimmer growing up.

“Soccer and basketball Drumright are the two sports that correlate well because of the athletic movement associated with the sport,” said Drumright, a Fishers resident. “It’s like soccer, because you are constantly moving.”

The AlleyCats, who play a 12-game season, compete in the Central Division with the Chicago Union, Minnesota Windchill, Detroit Mechanic and Madison (Wis.) Radicals. The season typically runs April to July but has been delayed until June because of COVID-19 pandemic considerations. The 2020 season was canceled because of the pandemic.

“I’m missing that competitive itch, especially since in 2019 we went to the championship weekend in San Jose,” said Gross, who was selected to play in the 2019 AUDL

Will Drumright, who will be coaching his first season for the AlleyCats, was named the coach before the 2020 season was canceled.

Drumright started playing competitively for a club team at the University of Alabama.

“Most players have played at the collegiate club level, or some cities have high-level club teams that they will compete at in tournaments across the country,” said Drumright, a sports psychology coach. “I just enjoy the community of ultimate. There are a lot of great people involved in the sport. There is something about throwing a Frisbee that always captured my attention. It’s something I fell in love with at a young age and haven’t been able to let go of that obsession.”

Founded in 2012, the AlleyCats are one of two remaining teams from the inaugural AUDL season. Tim Held, from Granger, is the president and majority owner.

The game, which has four 12-minute quarters, is played on an 80-yard field with a 20-yard end zone.

“You just have to catch the disc in the end zone, much like you see in a football touchdown,” Drumright said.

Drumright said the team is looking to attract more fans this season.

The AUDL has a TV contract with Fox Sports 2.

“Grand Park is an awesome viewing area for anyone who wants to come watch the game,” he said.

Previously, Drumright helped coach Fishers High School’s club team.

He helped start the team with Rick Gross.

Rick Gross, left, competes for the Indianapolis AlleyCats. (Photos by Mike Gross)

Indianapolis AlleyCats celebrate winning the Central Division title in 2019

All-Star game in Madison, Wis. The AlleyCats lost to the New York Empire in the AUDL semifinals in 2019.

“2020 was going to be an exciting and big year for us,” Gross said. “It was a bummer to see it called off.”

Gross, who is moving from Broad Ripple to Carmel in a month, is getting married May 28. Gross said his fiancee, Kailee Sweet, and parents travel to away games.

“She encouraged me to come back and play this year because I was on the fence,” Gross said. “I picked up disc golf as a hobby.

She wanted me to play this season.”

Gross isn’t sure if he will play beyond 2021.

“I plan on playing until my body says otherwise,” he said. “I don’t think people understand what a toll ultimate puts on your body. You are running all the time, diving, hitting the ground.”

Drumright, 32, said most of the players are in their 20s.

“We have a younger roster across the board,” Drumright said. “Our average age is probably around 24, but across the league I’d say it’s mid- to late-20s.”

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Bring on the empty nest Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker He got what he deserved. Serves him right. Karma’s not too nice. There is a bit of naughty pleasure in the vindication when someone we judge seems to be judged by others. The speeder who cut us off in traffic moments earlier is now stopped by a state trooper. Smile. The libidinous cheater is shot by a jealous spouse. Well, it seems like just desserts.

For some of us, this is all wrath-of-God stuff. Punishment. Retribution. Even the score.

But what of those who have earned the best? Do we find a longing to elevate the right-doing with the same fervor that might drive us to reprimand the wrong-doer? She deserves to be happy.

Well, good for him. When the “right” person wins, we can claim a little more order to the world. We feel that our own efforts may be rewarded with success.

Sure, it helps if the victor is likable. It is not fun to give credit to those who for one reason or another always seem to rub us the wrong way.

Luke’s account of Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son is a tough one for many. While one son is devoted to his family and works very hard, another is profligate and consumes far more than he produces. Upon his return after a long absence, the second son is welcomed by their dad with open arms and a big party. Son No. 1 is a bit offended.

Shouldn’t he be? Where is the karma?

Shouldn’t the party be for him, the “good” offspring?

In our rush to help create justice in the world, through our own imperfect filter, are we only reinforcing our own desire to even the score? If so, is it really our score to even? Does the universe owe us for our goodness?

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

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People often say to me, “I can’t believe your kids are so old! I’ll bet you’re going to miss them when they’re finally all gone.”

Usually, I respond with a fake “absolutely” to avoid an awkward moment, because the truth is, I cannot wait for my chicks to fly away. My four children point to the fact that I am cold and dead inside to explain my apparent lack of emotion at their forthcoming launches into adulthood, but the real reason is that for me, parenting is akin to an ultra-endurance race. Once you’ve crossed the finish line and puked, you just want to eat a Quarter Pounder and go to sleep. Sure, there’ll be fond memories mixed in with the pain, but you’re glad it’s over and fairly committed to never running again. Ever.

With three in college, we are 75 percent of the way to Empty Nestville, and this past week, our youngest was housesitting. I was able to get a real taste of life after kids and confirm my suspicion that I will indeed love having everyone gone. The quietude. The cleanliness. It was downright delightful. And for me, at least, once out of sight, definitely out of mind, which meant far less maternal anxiety. I’ll always be a mom, but it’s far easier when you’re not on call 24/7.

Does it seem like only yesterday when I had four rug rats under 6? Yes. I honestly don’t know where the time went. But I’ll also admit to being thrilled about that chapter nearing its end. I’ll take a McDonald’s No. 2 and a long nap, thank you. Wake me when the grandkids arrive! Peace out.

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

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Mr. Adair proudly proclaims that he is a Vietnam veteran, yet supports Donald Trump who proclaimed that our dead war veterans are nothing but losers and suckers. If Mr. Adair is so proud of being a veteran, how can he support someone that thinks our war dead are losers and suckers? I think our war dead are heroes.

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Buddying up to my barber and dentist Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Do you know what reentry anxiety is?

Mary Ellen read about this condition in the news and asked if I thought I HUMOR might have it. She explained that many people are nervous about returning to normal behaviors after being quarantined for a year. How exactly does one behave in a post-pandemic world?

I Googled the issue to get more information. According to the first webpage I landed on, virtually all astronauts suffer from this. “Orbiting around the earth at 18,000 mph, astronauts have time to reflect on how they might soon burn up before reentering the earth’s atmosphere.” That sounds scarier than wondering if it’s safe to kiss your new bride or if it’s rude to slather on sanitizer immediately after you shake your new boss’s hand.

Next week, I plan to visit my dentist and my barber (two different people) for the first time in more than a year. I feel bad that it has been so long, and I don’t want to insult either one by acting inappropriately.

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The first time, it was in the chair when I had a bad drug reaction, and then several years ago in the outer lobby when his receptionist showed me the bill for my root canal.

Buddy, my barber, also has been good to me. Through the years, he has successfully timed my haircuts to events on my calendar, like when I was making plans for my 50th high school reunion. I always look scalped right after a haircut and shaggy six weeks later, so we have to think way ahead and plan the visits. He did mess up the schedule once and I had to get two haircuts in the same week.

The truth is, it’s been so long since I have seen either Buddy or Dr. Roberts, I may be mixing up which is which (that’s not the truth, of course, but this is a humor column, so just play along).

For example, guess which one tilts me back in the chair and says, “This is not going to hurt.” That must be Buddy, because several years ago he accidentally jabbed my ear with the scissors and then promised he would never do it again.

Which visit is covered by insurance?

That’s got to be the haircut. I remember my agent telling me I’d be covered for any loss. I assume that included my hair. And do I tip the barber or the dentist? I have no recollection of tipping my dentist, but I should. After 25 years with him, I still have all my teeth. My hair? Not so much. By the way, either Dr. Roberts or Buddy told me to remember to brush twice a day. I sure wish I could remember who it was.

One of them blathered for my entire last appointment about who he thought should be elected president last November. Mary Ellen always tells me that when it comes to politics to keep my trap shut. I always do that with Buddy, so I don’t get hair in my mouth. With Dr. Roberts, I have to keep it open, but I can’t be understood, anyway.

I see Buddy tomorrow. Rumor is that his prices have gone up. I hope he still takes major medical.

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10 tips for Foot Health Awareness Month Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, and good foot care is essential to keeping our feet healthy, PODIATRY active and pain-free. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 20 percent of the U.S. population has at least one foot problem annually.

Some problems could be genetic. But by following the 10 tips to promote good foot health, some foot and ankle problems can be prevented or stopped from becoming serious problems if treatment is sought quickly.

10 ways to promote good foot health • Inspect your feet every day — especially if you have diabetes. Use a mirror (or a friend) to check hard-to-reach spots.

Take note of any bumps, cracks or red and rough spots and review with a podiatrist.

• Always wear shoes in public to protect from injuries, fungal infections and some types of heel pain.

• Give toenails frequent polish breaks.

• After a shower or bath, completely dry between the toes to avoid problems with fungus.

• Always put sunscreen on your feet,

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between your toes and all around your ankle because these areas are vulnerable to burns and skin cancer.

Exercise by doing low-impact sports.

Walking or riding a bicycle can help you maintain a healthy weight without overloading your feet.

Stretch before any exercise to help prevent foot and ankle injuries — especially before running.

Wear the right shoes. Look for a low heel and lots of arch support. Leave a bit of space (about a thumb’s worth) between the end of your big toe and your shoe end.

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Hamilton County recruits veterans for local job openings news@currentinwestfield.com Hamilton County is recruiting military veterans for open jobs in the area.

EMPLOYMENT On March 25, the county announced that the Veteran Committee for Hamilton County’s 21st Century Talent ReHaberman gion has released a video designed to attract veterans to the area.

Funded by a grant from Duke Energy, the video features testimonials from veterans who live and work in Hamilton County.

Chuck Haberman, workforce development manager for the City of Noblesville and a United States Marine Corps veteran, heads the committee.

“The veteran population is mostly transient by nature, with changing duty stations, detachments and deployments, so when we’re ready to finally settle down, we want to make sure it’s going to be right

for us,” Haberman stated. “The committee, made up entirely of veterans, felt it was important to highlight the things we know are important to veterans and the things Hamilton County has in spades.”

The committee will use the video to help attract and retain veterans. It also is working with InVets, the state veteran attraction Heirbrandt initiative, as it promotes Indiana throughout the nation as a desirable place to relocate after they leave the service.

“I am proud of Hamilton County’s focus on veteran opportunities,” Hamilton County Commissioners President Mark Heirbrandt stated. “We hope that veterans will find our county attractive, welcoming, and a place to call home for years to come.”

Hamilton County Economic Development has created a veterans’ page on its website.

The video can be viewed at visithamiltoncounty.com/invest-hamilton-county/work/ veterans/.

DISPATCHES Tech stocks for a new era — Tech is not only surviving the coronavirus pandemic, it’s thriving. As the outbreak and the looming recession pummeled many sectors of the stock market this year, cash-rich technology giants ranging from Amazon to Microsoft to Netflix held up well and some younger, smaller tech firms such as the digital-signature software firm DocuSign and Zoom Video Communications raced ahead. As people spent more time at home, companies that helped them make the best use of the internet served as a lifeline for functions, ranging from business transactions, communications and health to shopping and entertainment, such as: Zoom Video Communications (ZM) — The number of daily users of this online videoconferencing service, which went public last year, soared from 10 million last December to 200 million in late March. The stock already jumped 157 percent in 2020 as of May 15, even as Zoom’s growing popularity made it vulnerable to hackers who hijacked videoconferences and harassed participants, the stock can continue to rise.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ann Craig-Cinnamon and John Cinnamon have been to more than 100 nations, all seven continents and all 50 states, but they are always seeking a new adventure.

When they learned about the Trans-Siberian Railway, FILM they were intrigued.

“The trip was 16 days, starting in Moscow, going through Siberia, Mongolia and ending in Beijing,” Ann said. “It’s the longest train ride trip in the world. It sounded fascinating, so we decided to do it.”

The couple, who are Geist residents, took the trip in April 2019.

“Ann had the idea that this is going to be such an interesting and epic trip we should document it somehow,” John said.

The result was creating a documentary, “Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway.” The documentary was completed by April 2020, but airing was delayed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was aired for the first time on Indianapolis PBS station’s WFYI in October 2020 and had a few more airings. It will air again at 7:30 p.m.

April 22 on WFYI. The couple’s 30-minute documentary film by the Indianapolis broadcast veterans has been chosen by American Public Television for national distribution to PBS stations across the nation.

The film will air on more than 250 stations, including top 10 markets, and will reach more than 80 percent of the U.S. population.

Ann said other PBS stations have the rights to air it during a twoyear period.

“Knowing that our film will have a national audience is beyond anything we imagined,” John said.

Ann said the couple watched travel documentaries. The Cinnamons knew they could take photos, write and do voiceovers. They did not have as much experience collecting video before the trip.

They met with Clayton Taylor, WFYI vice president of production, before leaving to see if there was interest — and there was.

Taylor also suggested people to speak with before leaving.

“They gave us some things to look at when shooting, video techniques,” John said. “That gave us some insight on what to be looking for and how to shoot it and how to get it mic’d up for audio.”

Ann said they also talked with another documentary filmmaker.

“We bought some new equipment and we just went for it,” said Ann, a member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame. “We did all our own shooting. John did the majority of the actual video and I did some of it. We took a lot of still photos. We did lots of interviews with people from our Russian guide, who was with us the whole time, another person on the tour with us and the guy who ran the dining car. We asked him the favorite part of his job and he said, ‘Meeting people.’

“We asked him his least favorite part, and without hesitation

Indiana Wind Symphony The IWS presents “Transcendent Journey: Celebrating 10 years at the Palladium” at 6:30 p.m. April 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

‘JazzTalk’ “JazzTalk: Great Encounters” will feature Todd Williams and Doug Tatum in a free Zoom discussion at 7 p.m. April 13. To register, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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John Cinnamon and his wife, Ann Craig-Cinnamon, visit the Great Wall of China. (Submitted photo)

said, ‘Drunk Russian men.’”

They interviewed a Mongolian tour guide who told them he didn’t make enough money as a doctor working in a hospital to support his family, so he got into the travel business.

“His English was great, his Russian supposedly was even better and, of course, his Mongolian,” Ann said.

The Mongolian guide was a big fan of the NBA. “We told him we were from Indiana and he said ‘Reggie Miller,’” John said. “He said, ‘He especially likes dudes who shoot the 3.’”

Fishers resident Philip Paluso helped with the editing process when the couple returned.

“He added a lot to it and made it super creative,” Ann said. “We were really proud of the product. The takeaway we hope people get when they watch is that people are people. They might have different cultures and different governments, but basically people are people.”

John said they have the same interests and do many of the same activities as Americans.

Among their previous adventures were gorilla trekking in Rwanda; hiking the Himalayas to see Mt. Everest; snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos; and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.

In October 2020 amid the pandemic, the couple traveled Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles.

“That’s going to be our next documentary,” Ann said. “We were in Ireland when the pandemic broke out and we were sent home.”

‘Art in the Garden’ to feature Osborne editorial@youarecurrent.com After a long shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carmel Arts Council will conduct its first event of the year April 10 with “Art in the Garden,” featuring Carmel artist Scott Osborne. In 2020, Donna Tutwiler, past CAC president and now the CAC’s gallery coordinator, created “Art in the Garden.” The CAC’s mission is to encourage children to participate in the arts as part of their educational development.

Osborne will set up shop and work with clay in the garden by The World’s Smallest Children’s Art Gallery from 4 to 8 p.m. during Meet Me on Main, sponsored by Allied Solutions, in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

As an interactive event, children will have the opportunity to join the fun and work with clay at the Children’s Table.

As part of part of Meet Me on Main, mixed-media artist Wendy Simon, an Indiana Artisan from Frankfort, will demonstrate her sculpting techniques and bring a new cartoon creature to life from 5 to 9 p.m. at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery, 22 N. Range Line Rd.

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Civic Theatre to present live performances this spring news@currentincarmel.com Civic Theatre is returning to live, in-person events with “Light on the Horizon.” This PRODUCTIONS original show will highlight what Civic is offering in its 2021-22 Season and marks the return to live performances for the first time in more than a year.

“Light on the Horizon” will be performed in The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, with eight live performances between April 30 and May 15. The show will include performers from past and upcoming Civic productions. Many of the performers are from Civic’s cast of “The Color Purple,” which was originally scheduled for this spring.

Because of capacity limitations, “The Color Purple” has been postponed until October.

Civic will present “A Few Good Men” in the Studio Theater, which will run

from May 12 to May 22. “A Few Good Men” was postponed in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of campus-wide activities. Civic welcomes back previous cast members as well as some new performers for the production.

A Broadway hit, “A Few Good Men” tells the story of the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. Civic is taking every possible precaution to welcome back patrons.

Both theaters can be seated at 25 percent capacity while observing social distancing. Every attendee also will be required to wear a mask in the building at all times. Civic will reevaluate the protocols as needed.

Additionally, each of the productions will include two livestreamed performances and an on-demand option to view at home.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Area chef launches food podcast

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Chef Tanorria Askew’s mission for her podcast is to showcase more than just food. “‘Black Girls Eating’ is a podcast FOOD about justice, Black girl magic, and well-seasoned food,” Askew said.

Askew partners on the podcast with Candace Boyd Wylie, who has a food and recipe website called FoodLoveTog.com.

“While food is the focus, amplifying Black voices and talent is a priority,” Askew said. “We will feature our voice in episodes about our opinion on various topics and feature other voices in interviews with guests.”

Askew, a former Carmel resident, and Boyd Wylie live on the northwest side of Indianapolis.

The friends have been planning the podcast since 2018. The first episode of “Black Girls Eating” was released on March 8. The third episode is set to be released April 6.

“We have co-hosted several events and talks in the past,” Askew said.

Askew, who was on Season 7 of “‘MasterChef” in 2016, said she and Boyd Wylie first connected over seasoning for food.

“During my time on ‘MasterChef,’ a family

Tanorria Askew, left, and Candace Boyd Wylie are teaming for a podcast called “Black Girls Eating.”

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member of her’s suggested I try her spices,” Askew said. “She sent me some, then we later connected on social media and finally in person.

We have such a great relationship where we feed off each other and are passionate about many of the same things.”

Askew’s Tanorria’s Table has been in business since January 2015.

“As a personal chef, I bring the restaurant experience to your home,” Askew said. “Dinner parties are a highlight of what I do. In addition to dinner parties, I perform a lot of virtual cooking demos for companies and their teams, public virtual cooking classes, and consult with businesses on anti-racism.”

The podcast can be found on Spotify.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Lake Clearwater outdoor living Commentary by Larry Greene This 1991 home is at the edge of Indianapolis’ Lake Clearwater. The new owners wanted to enhance the exterior living space.

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THE BLUEPRINT • The upper deck was updated with Trex composite decking and waterproofing; the railings were in good condition, so they remained intact.

• The waterproofing system installed below the top deck protects the now screened-in area from the elements and diverts water away from the home.

• Tongue-and-groove paneling was installed in the screened porch. The concrete patio remained.

• New light fixtures and exterior painting complete the transformation.

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Oh, my aching backronym Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Bronze rendering of Nataraja in Government Museum, Chennai, India. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Chennai’s famous bronzes Commentary by Don Knebel The Indian city of Chennai, known as Madras until 1966, contains one of the world’s most extensive collections TRAVEL of bronze figures, created by South Indian artisans beginning in the seventh century.

Chennai is located along the Bay of Bengal in southeast India. With an urban population of about 11 million, it is India’s fifth-largest city. Chennai is often listed among the top places in the world to visit because of its rich and diverse history and excellent museums and cultural institutions. The Government Museum, Chennai, is the most important of those museums.

Founded in 1851 by Scottish surgeon and Orientalist Edward Balfour, it is the second-oldest museum in India and reportedly the 10th-oldest museum in the world. The museum complex, now located on a 16-acre site, contains 46 galleries spread among six buildings. The museum contains the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe, reflecting Roman adventures on the Indian subcontinent.

The Bronze Gallery, located in its own

building, is the museum’s most famous, containing more than 1,500 bronze figures from India’s Buddhist, Jain and Hindu traditions. The most important figures were created during the period of the Chola Dynasty, which ruled South India from about A.D. 850 A.D. to A.D. 1250. Those figures, most representing Hindu deities, were created using the so-called “lost wax” method. The figure was first carved in hard wax, which was then coated with several layers of thin moist clay. Once the clay had hardened, the wax was melted away and the resulting mold filled with molten bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. The most famous of the Chola bronzes is known as “Ardhanarisvara,” (Lord who is half woman), a half male, half female combination of Shiva, an important Hindu deity, and Parvati, his consort. Other famous bronzes depict Shiva as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance.

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By this point in your life, you probably know what an acronym is. Examples include NASA (National Aeronautics and Space AdministraGRAMMAR GUY tion), NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and GIF (graphics interchange format). Note that an acronym is pronounced the way the beginning letters of each word “spell out” a new word.

An initialism, on the other hand, is an abbreviation containing the first letter of each word. When we pronounce initialisms, we simply say the letters (e.g., BBC, CIA, NCAA).

We find acronyms and initialisms all over the place, but I want to look at a subset of acronyms known as “backronyms” (or “bacronyms”). Backronyms are acronyms that have been reverse-engineered to conveniently spell a certain word.

For instance, have you ever heard of the computer-programming language called BASIC? It stands for “Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.”

That’s a stretch. James Bond creator Ian

Fleming created the fictional crime syndicate called SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion). In comics, Marvel’s SHIELD has stood for a few things during its existence, but, as of this writing, it stands for “Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.”

Backronyms tend to flourish in one place: Washington, D.C. Congressional leaders love cringeworthy backronyms.

Most Americans benefited from 2020’s CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. And who can possibly forget 2001’s USA PATRIOT (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism) Act? I wonder how much time in meetings is devoted to reverse-engineering titles to spell stuff?

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

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