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Aspire Indiana Health to expand Noblesville office, renovate space

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Aspire Indiana Health aims to provide health care for the entire family, and with a $6.9 million HAMILTON COUNTY facility expansion under way, it expects to be better positioned to accomplish that task.

Aspire is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary care, behavioral health services, substance-use disorder services and mental health services.

“We also provide social services, such as housing, employment, financial and legal assistance,” Aspire Indiana Health President and CEO Barbara Scott said. “We do all of those things for the residents of Hamilton County.”

Aspire recently broke ground on an expansion to its Noblesville office at 17840 Cumberland Rd. “The Noblesville office is our fastest-growing, largest operation in our entire region, and we serve Boone, Hamilton, Madison and Marion counties,” Scott said. “Because of that volume growth and our integrated model, we just needed more space.”

Aspire also has an office in Carmel at 697 Pro-Med Lane.

The expansion will double the office’s 15,000-square-foot footprint, and the project includes upgrades to the existing building.

“In the new space, that’s going to be primarily our primary care space, so we will have exam rooms and we also will have what we call consultation rooms, so individuals who are receiving primary care and behavioral health can have a place to go to receive behavioral health services,” Scott said. “In our existing space, we are building out the group rooms. A lot of substance abuse disorder treatment is in that facility, and one of the best ways to provide that treatment is in groups so people going through addiction treatment have peers to hold each other accountable as well as support one another.”

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said with mental health being one of his focuses as mayor, the city is excited to move forward with Aspire.

“Mental health is one of our pillars here in Noblesville and Aspire has been a partner with the city and will continue to be a partner moving forward,” Jensen said. “We look forward to watching Aspire continue to grow

From left, Noblesville Chamber President Bob DuBois; Greg Lewis of Artekna Design; Hitesh Patel of Colliers International; Amy Matthews, Aspire board chair; Dr. Eric Marcotte, Riverview Health chief medical officer and Aspire board member; Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen; Barbara Scott, Aspire president and CEO; and Al Wurster of Wurster Construction break ground on the $6.9 million expansion at Aspire Indiana Health. (Submitted photo)

in our community and offer vital health and well-being services to our residents.”

The design for the building expansion took two years to complete.

“There are no integrated primary care and behavioral health facilities that are a template for this,” Scott said. “This is an innovative model, and then COVID hit, and we realized many behavioral health services can be done through telehealth. Unfortunately, not all people we serve have their financial and housing needs met, and they just don’t have devices or connectivity to benefit from telehealth, so we actually built telehealth rooms where individuals who do not have access to a device or internet can come to the facility and the provider might be in a different location. So, we actually will have

telehealth rooms called technology-assisted therapy rooms.”

Aspire Indiana Health broke ground on the expansion last month. Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2022.

Scott said Aspire Indiana Health is open to anyone.

“We serve all walks of life,” she said. “So, we do serve individuals who have commercial insurance and are working, but we also serve individuals who may be unemployed who do not have insurance. We have a sliding scale fee, so we charge what people can afford all the way down to if they are unable to pay. The other thing we are able to do with individuals is connect them to resources and benefits.”

For more, visit aspireindiana.org.

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‘Slick’ Leonard remembered for toughness, kindness

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For years, Robin Miller has campaigned on Indianapolis radio shows for the Indiana Pacers to put a statue of Bobby “Slick” Leonard outside BankIN MEMORIAM ers Life Fieldhouse.

“He put the Pacers on the map,” said Miller, who covers IndyCar for Racer.com.

Leonard, the legendary Pacers coach and broadcaster who lived with his wife, Nancy, in Carmel for decades, died April 13 at home.

“He lived like a wild man for 88 years and died in his sleep. He would laugh his (rear end) off about that,” said Miller, who first met Leonard when he was writing Pacers features for the Indianapolis Star when he was 19. “He went through a lot (healthwise) the last three years. He and A.J. Foyt are the two toughest (guys) who ever graced the face of the earth.”

Bob Netolicky, who played with the Pacers under Leonard, joked that maybe Leonard’s statue should have him holding a hockey stick. One time in Minnesota, Leonard found a hockey stick in the visiting locker room and chased Netolicky around with it.

“He thought I was dogging it,” Netolicky said. “I locked myself in the bathroom and he smashed the stick against the door. I came out and had a hell of a second half.”

Like Miller, Netolicky remained close to Leonard for more than 50 years, talking to him for the final time on April 11.

“He was a father figure to all of us,” said Netolicky, even though Leonard was only 10 years older than he was.

Netolicky said Leonard formed the Pacers into an unselfish team.

“We only cared about winning, and that was all instilled by old Slicko,” Netolicky said. “He was a great guy off the court.

But as soon as he walked on the court, he changed like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He was all business. He’d do anything it took to win.”

Leonard led the Pacers to three ABA championships (1970, ’72, ’73) and 529 victories in 12 seasons with the Pacers, eight in the ABA and four in the NBA. “He was a master motivator,” Miller said.

“He could read people better than anyone I’ve seen in sports. He knew basketball, but he knew people better.”

From left, Bob Netolicky, Billy Shepherd, Bobby “Slick” Leonard, George McGinnis and Robin Miller. (Submitted photo)

Billy Shepherd, a 1968 Mr. Basketball from Carmel High School who played for three different teams in three ABA seasons, first met Leonard as an opposing coach. They became regular golfing buddies in the 1980s.

“He just loved to compete,” Shepherd said. “If you had him beat, it was hard to get out of there because he wanted to get even.”

Pacers radio play-by-play announcer Mark Boyle, who worked with Leonard for more than three decades, said early on he was taken on how people gravitated toward Leonard.

“He had a knack around people,” Boyle said. “The way he connected with people even on the broadcast. People would say, ‘I heard ‘Slick say this the other night. He’s the best.’”

Bill Benner, a former Pacers beat writer and former Pacers Sports & Entertainment senior vice president, helped orchestrate the Pacers’ support of Leonard’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction in 2014.

“Larry Bird introduced him, and that was one of the best nights of my life to see Slick go into the Hall of Fame,” Bill said. “So well-deserved. He made it about Indiana.

He didn’t make it about Slick. He was as Indiana as Indiana gets. He’s as Indiana basketball as Indiana basketball gets.

You can’t overvalue what he meant to the state, to Indiana University and the city of Indianapolis.”

Without the Pacers’ ABA success and Leonard and wife, Nancy, spearheading a 1977 telethon to save the then-financially struggling team after the move to the NBA, Bill said Indianapolis’ sports landscape might be drastically different today.

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Congresswoman Victoria Spartz visits U.S./Mexico border

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Ukraine in 2000. Her husband, Jason Spartz, is an Indiana native. Spartz, a former state senator, became a U.S. citizen in 2006.

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana ReSpartz said she knows other nations publican from the 5th District, joined seven have challenges.

Democratic “We can’t have open borders,” GOVERNMENT colleagues, Spartz said. “We need to have a betincluding felter immigration system.” low members of the Immigration According to a release from Subcommittee, the final weekend Spartz’ office, the delegation saw of March to visit the El Paso sector more than 1,000 children at the of the U.S.-Mexico border to see the central processing center, most of issues firsthand. whom will stay there for several Spartz The delegation visited the Paso weeks despite the facility’s original del Norte Port of Entry, El Paso Border Paintent and legal obligation to only house trol Central Processing Center and shelters migrants for a matter of days. Drugs, weapfor unaccompanied minors and families. ons and other contraband also are being The group also met with agents on the transported across the border while border ground, immigration advocates and migrant patrol agents are overwhelmed by the flood children. of migrants, diverting authorities from per“I want to thank Rep. Veronica Escobar forming their core duties. for organizing this (congressional delegaSpartz said it breaks her heart to see the tion) and for inviting Republicans to particichildren crossing the border. pate because no one party is going to solve “It is absolutely clear that we have a this crisis alone,” Spartz said during a press real crisis at our southern border,” Spartz conference. “The American people want real, said. “There is no question about it. I talked viable solutions from their elected leaders. to a tiny, 6-year-old girl devastated by bePeople are exhausted. We need to become ing separated from her 8-year-old brother. an institution that can deliver good policy. It These siblings were sent by their parents to has to be an institution that works for the cross our border by themselves and there people of the country and not have drama, are busloads of children with similar stories demagoguery or grandstanding.” arriving every day.

Spartz said it’s important to hear all per“President Biden’s policies have encourspectives because they represent different aged this influx, weakened our border separts of the U.S. curity and aided the drug cartels. President “What makes this the greatest country in Biden needs to exercise leadership now and the world that ever existed?” Spartz said. address the growing crisis at our border “What makes this the greatest country (is) with an all-of-government approach.” because every person has the most freeSpartz plans to return to the border in the dom to succeed. People want to be here.” near future to visit a different section with Spartz, 42, emigrated to the U.S. from the members of the House Judiciary Committee.

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DISPATCHES County planning director retires — Charles Kiphart, a longtime director of the Hamilton County Planning Dept., retired April 16. Kiphart was hired in 1989 as the county’s first director of the planning department.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — On April 5, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Indiana.

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driving, as well as reminding motorists about the importance of paying attention to the road.

Summer art camps for youth — Westfield Washington Township is offering art camps for youth ages 10 and older. Two week-long art camps will be offered in the summer. Visit westfieldwashingtontwp. us for registration and details and for other youth activities. Camps are taught by a certified art teacher and activities are age-appropriate.

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COMMUNITY 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 — Westfield experienced a fast-moving residential real estate market in March, with homes selling very quickly.

According to F.C. Tucker Company, Westfield homes sold in an average of 60 percent – or 42 days – faster than this time last year.

The average sale price of a home in Westfield continued to increase, up 6.9 percent to $402,460, compared to March 2020. Westfield homes also experienced an increase in the average price per square foot - up 12.9 percent to $162.58.

WWS opens student registration — Westfield Washington Schools has opened registration for new students for the 2021-22 school year. Students who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 are eligible to register for kindergarten. Information and registration instructions are available on the Westfield Washington Schools website and should be submitted electronically. For assistance, contact your local school or call the district office at 317-867-8002.

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

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

Free math, science homework help — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free AskRose homework helpline is available to help middle and high school students get a head start on understanding their math and science homework problems through a simple phone call, email or chat session.

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

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Branch road. The lane shift will be in place until the first Project: 191st Street week of June.

Location: Duke Energy will Detour: Follow the direction be doing work along 191st CONSTRUCTION of signage in this area until Street near Grand Park the new section of East Sports Campus over the next Street is open later this year. few weeks. Be advised of temporary lane restrictions along this section of the Project: Little Eagle Creek Avenue road. Use caution and follow the direction roundabout of flaggers.

Location: Little Eagle Creek Avenue Project: 146th Street roundabouts is closed to all thru traffic between Location: A section of 146th Street be146th Street and 156th Street for roundtween Towne Road and Shelborne Road about construction. is being rerouted south for a Hamilton Estimated completion: July 20 County project. This section of 146th Detour: Local traffic will continue to have Street is being constructed to connect to access to their homes, while thru traffic is the roundabouts. Drivers are encouraged asked to utilize the posted detour route of to use caution in the area and follow the Hamilton Boone County Road, 156th Street direction of signage. and Shelborne Road.

Expected completion: Aug. 1.

Project: Changed stop condition Project: East Street extension Location: The traffic pattern on CentenLocation: A section of Grassy Branch nial Road changed as of Feb. 16. Traffic Road between 203rd Street and Ind. 38 will stop at 193rd Street, and traffic on is permanently closed as of March 23.

193rd Street will not stop at Centennial Additionally, a section of 203rd Street Road. Advance warning signs have been is permanently closed as of March 26. installed to alert drivers to the new traffic Both closures are associated with the pattern.

East Street extension project which will Project: Jersey Street improve safety at the Ind. 38 intersection Location: From Union Street to Mill Street when complete. Recently, a section of Ind. Expected completion: Jersey Street will 38 is undergoing a lane shift near Grassy WESTFIELD

be closed for the remainder of the Grand Junction Plaza construction.

Project: Grand Junction Plaza Location: The parking lot west of Union Street and south of Main Street Expected completion: The gravel parking lot on the east end of Park Street is permanently closed as the Grand Junction Plaza is moving into the construction phase. Parking is available on the west end of Park Street.

Project: East Street extension Location: East Street is being extended north from 196th Street to Ind. 38. Utility relocations are ongoing.

Project: Natalie Wheeler Trail Location: On Union Street between Mill and Jersey streets.

Expected completion: Closed during construction of the Grand Junction Plaza, estimated completion in 2021.

CARMEL Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: Between City Center Drive and Elm Street. The project will include construction of a new roundabout at Walnut Street (6th Street) and Range Line Road.

Expected completion: Work on the roundabout is set to begin after July 6 with a full closure of the intersection expected for approximately 75 days.

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to alleviate trauma and stress. Miller said he and Clifford completed eight full days of training.

Ten members of Wellbeing Coalition of “The first four days we were participants, Westfield stakeholders’ team are preparing so we experienced what would happen in to embark on a a group setting,” Miller said. “So, it SELF CARE self-care mission. was focused on you as an individual They will pargoing through the activities. The ticipate in Leadership Self-Care, second four days helped train us on an eight-week Mind-Body Medihow to become facilitators. Based cine Skills Group for leaders. The on our experience, we thought it program, with two-hour weekly would be helpful to anyone who sessions, begins at 4 p.m. April 27 is looking to improve their overall Miller through Zoom. Wellbeing Coalition health and well-being.” members Kyle Miller, coordinator of social Miller said coping skills are especially and emotional learning for Westfield Washimportant with the stress many have expeington Schools, and Suzanne Clifford, CEO rienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. of Inspiring Transformations, will serve as “Self-care is a major component to helpfacilitators. They have completed the Minding all of us to improve our overall health Body Medicine Advanced Facilitator training (and) well-being,” Miller said. “There is a sigcurriculum. nificant amount of scientific research that Miller said the program was started in links stress with chronic health conditions. collaboration with Eskenazi Health’s HooSo, if we are not actively intentionally dealsier Heartland Healing Collaborative and ing with the stress and anxiety in our lives, partnered with the Center for Mind-Body it can lead to many health conditions. Our Medicine. goal would be how do you begin to interMiller said the purpose of the program is vene and take care of yourself to improve to equip the community with self-care skills your overall well-being.”

On March 27, a group of Westfield citizens, naturalized Liberian U.S. citizens, Chicago-area Liberian volunteers, Christian Leadership Training International ministry partners and board members and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook met at Westfield High School to load used school furniture into a 40-foot sea container bound for Africa. Westfield Washington Schools donated surplus furniture that was replaced during a recent renovation. The furniture will be used in the new Riverview Christian Academy that is under construction in Gompa, Liberia, West Africa.

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Barrington resident well-versed in running library

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com For Josephine Yu, her voluntary role as librarian for The Barrington of Carmel retirement community 55 AND BETTER is a natural fit. She is, after all, a retired librarian with a master’s degree in library science.

Beyond that, she still has a passion for the profession and embraces every aspect of what she does at The Barrington — including sharing Chinese culture with residents.

Born in Shanghai, China, Yu grew up in Taiwan as a young girl before moving to the Josephine Yu has lived at The Barrington in United States in the 1950s.

Carmel for 6 1/2 years and has served as the “When I was a school librarian, I loved retirement community’s librarian ever since. to read and recommend quality books to (Submitted photo) students and teach them library skills,” said to The Barrington, she immediately volunYu, who has lived at The Barrington for 6 teered to run the library and has filled the 1/2 years. “I also enjoyed putting up special role ever since. displays and planning projects and inviting “We have a very generous book-lending guest speakers to share with students. I policy with no overdue charge,” Yu said. had the opportunity to share my culture “One can read as much as one wants to. We with social studies classes and demonare thankful for all the books donated from strate Chinese cooking to home economics residents and their classes. families. We also “Here at The Bar“We have a very generous have a separate parington, I was able perback book library book-lending policy with no to share my culture the plaza, and again.” overdue charge. One can read at recently DVDs have Yu moved to the as much as one wants to. We become available for U.S. in 1955 to attend the University are thankful for all the books rental in the theater room.” of Illinois on an acdonated from residents and Perhaps best of ademic scholarship. all for Yu, her librarShe earned a bachtheir families.” ian role gives her elor’s degree in En– JOSEPHINE YU the opportunity to glish and a master’s continue sharing in library science her Chinese heritage and culture. and, to her pleasant surprise, had seven job “On Feb. 12, a special display was set up offers from libraries from across the United to celebrate the Chinese lunar New Year,” Yu States immediately after college. said. “We had numerous artifacts, calligraYu accepted an offer from the Chicago phy and artwork. The residents appreciated Public Library and has been part of the and enjoyed this exhibition.” profession ever since. Her most recent job Yu, who prefers not to state her age, before retiring was at Belzer Middle School embraces this chapter of her life at The in Indianapolis, where she was the librarian Barrington and has no plans to stop adminfor about 20 years — serving longer than istering the library. two of the school’s principals.

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By Haley Miller news@currentnoblesville.com Three senior living communities in Westfield, Noblesville and Fishers won the Customer ExperiACHIEVEMENT ence Award this year from a third-party company that measures customer satisfaction in senior health care.

The company, Pinnacle Quality Insight, presents the award to clients that score in the 85th percentile or higher in a series of interviews and customer surveys.

The communities are part of CarDon & Associates, a senior-living services provider based in Bloomington. Thirteen CarDon communities won the 2021 Customer Experience Award.

“As we all know, 2020 was more than a challenging year for everyone in healthcare and senior living,” CarDon Chief Marketing Officer Kendra Fauth-Edwards wrote in an email to Current. “We are so honored that during such an incredibly difficult year, the

responses from our residents and family members warranted these awards for our communities.”

The winning communities in Westfield, Noblesville and Fishers were Copper Trace, Harbour Manor & The Lodge and The Reserve at Hamilton Trace, respectively. According to a press release from CarDon, a sampling of residents and family members participated in monthly telephone interviews to determine if the communities qualified for the award.

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Opposing groups launch petitions regarding LGBTQ books in Westfield Washington Schools’ elementary libraries

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com When Unify Westfield learned that books containing information on LGBTQ issues were available in the Westfield Washington Schools’ elementary libraries, the group launched a petition calling the school board to restrict access to those books.

Unify Westfield states it exists to support WWS in its pursuit of the guiding principles of respect, responsibility, honesty, compassion and hard work.

A day after the petition was launched, Westfield Parents 4 Change, a group advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in WWS, countered with a petition asking the district to allow the books to remain easily accessible in the libraries.

The room was packed at the April 20 WWS Board of Trustees meeting, despite the fact the topic wasn’t on the school board’s agenda. Instead, people spoke during the public comment session expressing their opinion on the topic for more than two hours.

Prior to the comments, School Board President Jimmy Cox said the board would not answer questions from the community during the public comment portion of the meeting.

“As a school board, our job is not to micromanage the staff. We trust them to make the best decision possible to educate our children,” Cox said. “They are the experts in their fields. We appreciate when the public engages with us, and we do listen.”

Interim Supt. Chris Baldwin read a statement prior to the public comments.

“We educate young people to be culturally and self-aware,” Baldwin said. “We accept all enrollees, regardless of circumstance.

I want to say I support and trust our professional teaching staff and administration to make choices in the best interest of all students.”

Parents on both sides of the issue spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. Many Unify Westfield parents spoke about their concern allowing children in grades K-4 to freely access the books.

Their main request was not to ban the books from the libraries but to restrict access by requiring parental consent prior to a child checking out one of the books.

Kristina Ray-Bennett speaks during the meeting. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

From left, Westfield Washington Schools students, Lorelei Hill, Adalynne Hill and Sully Hill read “Julian is a Mermaid,” one of the LGBTQ books under debate. (Submitted photo)

Some parents with Unify Westfield said that “public schools should stay in their lane” and that WWS may lose students to charter schools if they continue to offer access to LGBTQ books. They argued that the books could be “terribly confusing” for students in grades K-4 and that those conversations should be left to the parents.

“Please join Unify Westfield in our effort to have these books removed from areas where they can be freely accessed in the schools and in the school counselor’s office,” the petition read. “Before discussing the topic of gender identity with students, the counselor must be required to receive written approval from the student’s parent or legal guardian.”

Unify Westfield’s petition asks for re-

stricted access to the following books: “I am Jazz,” “George,” “It Feels Good to be Yourself,” “Julian is a Mermaid,” “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress,” “One of a Kind Like Me” and “They, She, He, Me. Free to Be.” Speakers in favor of the Westfield Parents 4 Change petition shared stories of attending WHS as an LGBTQ student and feeling it was an unsafe environment for students to come out. Several experts in the social work field also spoke in favor of keeping the books easily accessible.

Kristina Ray-Bennett, who is working toward her doctorate in social work and serves as an associate lecturer at Indiana University and a trauma expert at judicial proceedings, shared studies about how

most children can identify as a boy or a girl before age 3 and that by age 4 most children have a sense of their gender identity or orientation.

“Identity is not a choice,” she said. “It is a strong sense of self, just as you know you are a boy, a girl or straight, this population knows their identity and orientation by age 4. They need to know there are safe places.

(More than 68) percent of LGBTQ youth are afraid to come out to their immediate family. If a child is uneducated on a topic, they are unable to appropriately verbalize feelings to their family when coming out.”

To view the Unify Westfield petition, visit ipetitions.com/petition/WWS-age-appropriate-books. To view the Westfield Parents 4 Change petition, visit change.org/p/ westfield-residents-access-to-age-appropriate-books.

As of press time, more than 1,600 people signed the Westfield Parents 4 Change petition and nearly 1,500 people had signed the Unify Westfield petition.

ON THE COVER: The Westfield Washington School Board meeting was packed, and the majority of attendees spoke either in favor of or against allowing LGBTQ books to be accessible to elementary-age students. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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We all like to have our choice. Good, we have earned the right to lead our own lives. We go to work. We pay our bills. We follow the general rules of an organized society. So why wouldn’t we be able to decide things for ourselves? If such is our whim to have tacos tonight, no one should force us into a Chinese restaurant, no matter how much they might like eggrolls. It all seems orderly enough.

Still, even as the word choice appears printed here on this page, it generates a trigger for some good readers. Is school choice or gender choice or health care choice intended? As we move from the important question of Taco Bell versus Panda Express, we humans can become a little trickier in our handling of choice – what it is and who should get it. Many who support choice on any of the above don’t believe that the others make any sense at all. The opposite is just as likely true. While there are legitimate matters to be contemplated in the specific examples, the intended point is that what some think to be a basic human choice, others just as strongly consider off-the-table, even immoral.

Is the choice of choice the thing? Or is it who gets to choose the chooser that raises our ire? Indiana is way ahead, and soon all Hoosiers who want to be vaccinated will be. Some will be OK with objectors and others not. The FDA chose to let the vaccines go to market with different standards than might apply to other drugs. Can the same chooser choose to expedite a needed experimental cancer drug? Can the desperate patient knowingly choose to take the risk?

When are we free to choose, and when are we free to choose for others?

COVID-19 has disrupted working norms for most people, from mask requirements to social distancing to even conducting business at home. I can’t speak to everyone’s experience, but as a teacher, I can say that this year has been the most challenging of my career, and not in a good way.

The combination of in-person and remote learners, Zoom instruction and health mitigations has created an atmosphere of almost constant stress and self-doubt that is utterly exhausting.

But with the arrival of spring and vaccinations, I’m beginning to remember why I love my job. This week held a couple of joyful moments that I think even non-educators can appreciate.

The first can be captured in two words: pastry ring. I occasionally receive leftover doughnuts or an unwanted cupcake, but I’ve never been gifted 10 cherry and cheese Danishes fused together into a delectable baked wreath.

And what made it even sweeter (pun intended) was that this kid is a Zoomer; he had to recruit his friend to deliver it because he never steps foot in the building! They like me, they really like me!

The following day, as we in the social studies department began our hallway karaoke session, another remarkable event unfolded. Toward the end of a decent rendition of “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” from “Dirty Dancing” by yours truly, two male teachers signaled to each other across the way, backed up, and then, you guessed it, performed …

The Lift. Right? I nearly wept as cheers erupted.

We’ve all been affected by the pandemic, but hopefully you’re starting to find joy again in your work. I know I am.

Peace out.

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

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“I have three adult children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, so I’m looking forward to seeing them and having them visit me at Encore,” Durham said. “But I’ve kept very busy the past year enjoying my beautiful apartment and doing jigsaw puzzles, internet games and watching television shows. I also keep active one or two days a week with ministry work making telephone calls and participating in conference calls. I have been a member of Eastern Star Church over 25 years and have stayed busy even during the pandemic. It’s a great source of pleasure and very rewarding for me.

“Hopefully, the pandemic will be over soon, plus as the weather gets better, that will allow myself and my fellow residents to start to enjoy our wonderful outdoor amenities.”

The apartments are located at 75th Street and Binford Boulevard, close to shops, medical, grocery stores, dining and parks.

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im and Donna Fleming moved to The Oaks in Hoosier Village for two major reasons.

The Flemings, who have been married 47 years, have lived in The Oaks, an independent living section, since June 2019. They previously lived in Columbus, Ind. A main motivation was wanting to be closer to their daughter, Katie Delp, who lives in Thorntown with her two children, an 8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl.

“The other reason is maintaining the house was starting to be a problem, keeping the lawn up and garden,” Jim said. “One of the big drivers of coming to a retirement community was having that work taken care of for us. I’m really impressed and happy for the work they’ve done for us, not just keep up the property, but when we have a problem with the house coming over to fix it.

That’s been a real blessing.”

Donna said they moved into a brandnew duplex with a finished basement.

“There’s an area there that gives the

Jim and Donna Fleming have lived in Hoosier Village for nearly two years. (Submitted photo)

kids a lot of room to play when they can’t go outdoors,” she said.

Donna worked as a family consumer science teacher at Columbus East High School, retiring in 2004. She taught for 37 years, previously teaching at Columbus North and Connersville high schools.

Jim, 74, worked several different jobs during nearly 40 years with Cummins.

He was a business systems analyst before retiring in 2006.

Donna, 76, grew up in Connersville.

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Real estate market is impacting downsizing Commentary by Todd Howard

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f you haven’t heard by now, housing inventory is historically low. Sellers have been receiving multiple offers and buyers are standing in line. There aren’t enough homes for sale to offer a balanced market. So, how is this impacting those who are downsizing? There are positives and negatives.

If you are downsizing and moving into a community for older adults, it’s a great time to sell. In fact, it’s never better. Why? Because you won’t be on the “buying end” of an unbalanced market. Even if your home is not market-ready, there is a high likelihood you should still “go to market.” Because of this unbalanced “seller’s market,” you will get away with not doing all of those home improvements/deferred maintenance items that you have put off. Caution though, you should be ready for a feeding frenzy when you list: multiple showings every hour, multiple offers, lots of information to digest and the need to make quick/educated decisions. I would strongly suggest the guidance of a professional senior real estate specialist to help you.

If you are selling then planning to buy a smaller resale home, this is where it can get tough. You need to be prepared to enter a very competitive market. This means you’ll likely lose out on many offers you make. That can get aggravating and drain you emotionally. You might even consider renting if only for one or two years and see what the market does. Your lifestyle might change significantly as you age during that time.

If you know which neighborhoods you are interested in, your Realtor might be able to reach out to residents to find out if anyone is interested in selling. Working with a professional is more important than ever to help navigate you through the buying process.

Todd Howard is the president and owner of Halo Senior Solutions. For more, visit haloseniorsolutions.com or call 317225-0420.

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IU HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON ADDRESSES TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT QUESTIONS Dr. Leonard Buller, orthopedic surgeon at IU Health North and Saxony Hospitals, answers questions about total joint replacement.

What is a total joint replacement?

Total joint replacement (hip or knee replacement) is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the hip or knee joint and replaced with artificial components. In a hip replacement, the damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur, which may be either cemented or “press fit” into the bone.

A metal or ceramic ball is placed on the upper part of the stem, which replaces the damaged femoral head that was removed. The damaged cartilage surface of the socket (acetabulum) is also removed and replaced with a metal socket with screws or cement sometimes used to hold the socket in place. A plastic, ceramic, or metal spacer is then inserted between the new ball and the socket to allow for a smooth gliding surface.

A total knee replacement might be more accurately termed a knee “resurfacing” because only the surface of the bones are actually replaced. The bone is prepared by removing the damaged cartilage surfaces at the ends of the femur and tibia. The removed cartilage and bone are then replaced with metal components that recreate the surface of the joint, which may be cemented or “press-fit” into the bone. In some cases, the undersurface of the patella (kneecap) is cut and resurfaced with a plastic button. Finally, a medical-grade plastic spacer is inserted between the metal components to create a smooth gliding surface.

How do I know if I need a total joint replacement?

The main indication for total joint replacement is arthritis. Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs most often in the elderly. This disease affects the tissue covering the ends of bones in a joint called cartilage. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage becomes damaged and worn out, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement in the affected joint.

The pain and decreased function eventual markedly impact a patient’s activities of daily living. Patients may become unable to climb stairs or put on shoes or may need a cane and at that point should begin to think about joint replacement. When a patient has to change their activities or avoid social outings because of pain, it may be time to consider this procedure.

What are my options when it comes to a total joint replacement?

There are many approaches to joint replacement.

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Some cutting-edge techniques include minimally invasive total joint replacement, in which the surgical procedure is performed through a smaller incision. Direct anterior approach hip replacement is an example of a minimally invasive hip surgery to replace the hip joint without cutting through any muscles or tendons, which is different than a traditional hip replacement that involves cutting major muscles to access the hip joint. This may result in an accelerated recovery and potentially has some decreased risks, as well. Another cutting-edge technique for joint replacement is the utilization of computer navigation, which provides the surgeon with real-time 3-D images of a mapped knee or hip and the surgical instruments during surgery. The data for the images is provided by infrared sensors fixed to the bones of the knee and surgical instruments and helps restore normal anatomy more reliably and accurately. Finally, short-stay and fasttrack hip and knee replacement is another innovation that utilizes a synchronized perioperative approach directed at decreasing surgical stress and promoting quicker postoperative recovery.

How do I know if I qualify for a total joint replacement and when should I talk to my doctor?

You should consult with an orthopedic joint replacement specialist to discuss your hip or knee symptoms.

If you are experiencing the following symptoms it might be the right time: the joint pain is causing you sleep loss, you have difficulty walking up or down stairs, you feel a “grinding” or “grating” of your hip

or knee joint, your range of motion (bending and straightening) is limited, you experience stiffness and swelling, especially after sitting for longer periods, the pain is by activity and/or exercise, you have already tried pain medication and non-operative treatments with no improvement to your pain level, the pain is preventing you from leading the kind of healthy, active life that you want or is affecting your quality of life.

What does the recovery process look like?

The recovery after a total joint replacement varies by individual, but there are some common milestones.

Once your surgery is done, you’ll be taken to a recovery room, where nurses or other medical personnel will monitor your vital signs while the anesthesia wears off. That day you will work with a physical therapist on getting up and walking on the new joint and practicing returning to your normal activities. You will be discharged to your home either the same day or the next day after surgery. And will be working with a therapist at your home or doing the exercises on your own at home for the next several weeks. Most people are able to resume the majority of their normal activities of daily living independently within three to six weeks. It usually takes about four to six weeks to start feeling stronger and to be able to get around with less pain than before the surgery. The full recovery after a joint replacement, however, is oftentimes up to a year long recovery as you continue to improve your strength, endurance, flexibility, joint motion and overall balance.

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MEMORIES Perfect Harmony program connects older adults with music of youth

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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usic always brings back memories.

“Perfect Harmony was developed five years ago by the Great American Songbook Foundation with the idea of returning to the way music was originally enjoyed – as a community experience in which family, friends and loved ones grabbed a piece of sheet music, gathered around a piano and enjoyed music together,” said Renée La Schiazza, director of programs for the Great American Songbook Foundation. “The songs that the Perfect Harmony program selects are aligned with the music that was popular when most older adults were in their late teens or early adulthood. Research suggests that music from this period of a person’s life has a special significance due to biological factors and life experiences that connect our memories to feelings we experienced during that transformational time. For older adults today, this tends to be music from the Great American Songbook, the most important and influential American popular songs, Broadway hits, and jazz standards from the early 20th century that have stood the test of time.”

La Schiazza, a Carmel resident and 2012 Carmel High School graduate, said over the last year, Perfect Harmony has evolved into an online resource to serve older adults in Indiana and across the U.S., especially those who are struggling with isolation and limited social engagement due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Family caregivers, activity directors, and other healthcare professionals from over one hundred eldercare organizations across the state of Indiana and as far as Canada take advantage of Perfect Harmony’s free online resources each month by signing up to receive monthly emails and accessing materials at TheSongbook.org/ PerfectHarmony.

Indianapolis resident Allegra Hein, a board-certified music therapist, has been consulting with Perfect Harmony since 2018.

“The consultation I provide to Perfect Harmony is based on my clinical experience with older adults as the regional music therapist for Justus Senior Living,” Hein

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Olivia Broadwater with her late grandmother Sara Broadwater (Submitted photo)

Allegra Hein, a board-certified music therapist, has been consulting with Perfect Harmony since 2018.

(Wayne Images) said. “Growing up in a family of professional musicians, I had early exposure to the benefits of music listening and participation. However, it was not until I started studying music therapy that I began to understand just how beneficial music can be when used as a therapeutic tool by a trained professional. In music therapy, we use music in a clinical setting to improve functioning in areas such as cognition, communication, physical skills, social skills, and mental and emotional health. It’s incredible how the brain’s processing of music, which occurs throughout the brain rather than in one localized region, can improve the quality of life of an individual needing to increase physical strength, regain speech after a stroke, maintain cognition, etc.”

‘Singing for Smiles’ Olivia Broadwater, a 2020 Zionsville Community High School graduate, saw the impact music had on her grandfather with Alzheimer’s disease when she was

younger.

“I would go to the nursing home and I would sing and dance for him in the room,” Broadwater said. “It got to point where his abilities deteriorated and he couldn’t speak, or feed himself and he would look at the corner. He would always look up when I sang. It was the one thing that brought him back to us. That stuck with me because I realized at an early age how powerful music is.”

So when she had to create a platform when she was Miss Fall Festival’s Outstanding Teen in 2018 it occurred to her she should combine her passion for the Alzheimer’s Association and music. So she created “Singing for Smiles.”

“My grandmother (Sara Broadwater) recently passed away from Alzheimer’s and my other grandma (Diane Perkins) was recently diagnosed with dementia,” Broadwater said. “It’s something that has been so relevant in my life. I think it’s been comforting for me to know I have music and it’s a way for me to continually reach them as well as continue to honor them through my work with the organization and platform.”

Before COVID-19 pandemic, Broadwater was performing at nursing homes and memory centers. She sang with the Perfect Harmony program at an outdoor event in the summer of 2020.

“We sang outside at a Carmel nursing home,” she said. “We made a virtual show for nursing homes with some of my Ball State classmates and also made a link for the public with a link to my The Longest Day donation page for Alzheimer’s.

Broadwater, who will compete for Miss Indiana in June, was a Songbook Academy Top 10 finisher in 2018.

Daugherty has new adventure

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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t 91, Patty Daugherty recently accomplished a first.

She went to California April 16 for the first time to visit her youngest son, Doug. Daugherty, who still drives and doesn’t need a walker or cane, traveled by herself.

Daugherty has an older son, John, who lives in Chicago, and a daughter, Diane Freeland, who lives in Westfield. She has seven Daugherty grandchildren Patty Daugherty is in the independent living section at The Reserve at Hamilton Trace in Fishers since 2017. Daugherty previously lived in Lawrence area.

“Everyone was so positive and there was so much going on,” Daugherty said.

“The minute I walked in here all I saw was happy faces. That’s what I loved.”

During the lockdown, Daugherty said The Reserve at Hamilton Trace Life Enrichment Director Valerie Howard or

another staff member would knock at the door and bring a popsicle, ice cream or some treat.

Daugherty, who grew up in Indianapolis and attended Howe High School, worked as a vice president of branch administration for 25 years.

After her husband, Don, died in 2009, her children gave her a cat for company.

The cat is named Bella, although it was seven years before she found out it was a male cat. The grandchildren named him.

“I was always thought if I wanted a cat or dog, I wanted it to be a female because I thought they would be easier to take care of,” Daugherty said. “After seven years, I went to the vet and he said ‘you know Bella is a boy, right?’ I laughed all the way home. I got after my grandchildren but they thought it was really funny.’

She sometimes calls him Mr. Bell.

“Sometimes I think he doesn’t want to be called a lady’s name but he answers to everything,” Daugherty said.

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r. Gene Helveston wanted to create a format for adults 55 and older.

The Marquette Manor resident created Your Good Life website, which is produced for seniors by seniors Helveston, a retired pediatric ophthalmologist, moved into Marquette Manor in Indianapolis in 2011 with his wife, Barbara, who died in 2018. Helveston also Helveston is an emeritus professor of ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Since he has been in Marquette Manor, Helveston, 87, has written five books, including three thrillers he described as G“We started an online book club in September of 2018,” said Helveston, who previously lived in various spots around the Indianapolis area, including Carmel. . We kept working and putting things together. Then in December 2019,

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we published our first full-time continuing website. We’ve continued that weekly.”

The website is open to any seniors anywhere to contribute.

“It’s billed as the only literary book club available for seniors,” Helveston said. “I’ve tried to find a literary website for seniors and they are all dating sites, travel agencies, selling books, selling medical substitutes. But ours is just literary, no advertising, no paid sponsorship and all free.”

Helveston said he approves all contributions.

“We establish a format and it’s kind of rigid,” he said. “I write a 500 to 700word column every week. It’s about anything I feel like.”

The Chapbook, called by Savvy Senior, is a 500 to 700 word story about a memory, thought and idea that seniors have.

“There is no political ranting or provocative points,” Helveston said.

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Medicaid needs should be planned early Commentary by Lisa Dillman

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edicaid has become the single-largest provider of financial assistance for nursing home residents. Why? Long-term care is so expensive that most families exhaust their hard-earned savings within two years of a family member moving into a nursing home.

However, families can use Medicaid Planning to protect their assets.

Don’t delay Families often think they have plenty of time to worry about paying for longterm care or to protect assets. However, Medicaid planning needs to occur at least five years before the Medicaid application process because of the program’s five-year look-back period.

Medicaid can look back over a period of five years in Indiana when running the financial analysis to determine if you qualify for coverage. Medicaid checks to

ensure no assets were sold or given away for less than they are worth in order for an applicant to meet the asset eligibility limit.

For Medicaid purposes, the transfer of assets to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is seen as a gift and violates the look back rule, which can result in a period of Medicaid ineligibility.

Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, MAPT, are irrevocable trusts that can be

valuable tools for Medicaid planning.

When an irrevocable trust is established, there is a trustee appointed that manages all assets and decisions regarding the trust.

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Don’t live with back pain Commentary By Linda Barnes, Therapy on Wheels

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Physical therapy can relieve pain, promote healing and restore function and movement.

If you get physical therapy when your back problems first begin, you may even be able to avoid surgery.

And if you do need surgery, physical therapy can greatly help you recover.

Getting Started Some spine specialists recommend physical therapy sooner, particularly if the pain is severe. In general, the goals of physical therapy are to decrease pain, increase function, and get the patient on a maintenance program to prevent further recurrences.

Depending upon your needs, your physical therapist will come up with a treatment plan to assist you. The first thing they will do is work on treatments to ease your back pain and improve your flexibility including: • Massage: Helps relax your mus-

cles, increases circulation, and eases pain in your soft tissues.

• Mobilization: Measured movements to move bones and joints into position helping with flexibility.

• Manipulation: Pressure on your body with the hands or a device ranging from gentle to strong, and slow to fast helping improve strength and endurance.

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Tips for older adults to avoid heat stress Commentary by Patrick Broccolo

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Did you know that older adults are more prone to heat stress? It is important that they and those who care for them be proactive in the increased temperatures that sunny summers can bring.

As people age, they tend to dehydrate more quickly, and their skin is more susceptible to the sun. Other contributing factors can be prescription medications and chronic medical conditions.

To help stay proactive, consider the following: • Stay hydrated with adequate daily fluid intake throughout the day. Water is the best choice as soda, coffee and tea contain diuretics which increase water removal from the body.

• Stay protected by wearing a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses when outside. Even while driving in the car, the sun’s rays can penetrate the front windshield and cause sunburn.

• Stay cool and find some shade.

Wearing loose, lightweight, or light-colored clothing can make a big difference.

While a little Vitamin D is good for us all, it is important to remain mindful of our own heat and humidity tolerance. Enjoy your safe and sun-filled summer days.

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Traveling with Medicare coverage Commentary by Mandi Baker Medicare’s coverage of health care services while traveling depends on where you travel and how you receive PLANNING your Medicare benefits.

Traveling within the U.S. If you have Original Medicare or Original Medicare with Medigap coverage, you will typically have the same level of coverage anywhere in the United States (including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and other territories of the U.S.), if services are provided by doctors and hospitals that accept Original Medicare.

If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, your benefits may or may not cover services received outside of your service area. Some plans may cover providers that are out-of-network or out of your service area, but may have higher cost-sharing or restrictions, such as prior authorization.

Some plans offer telehealth services which would allow you to connect with a physician via phone or video chat to receive a medical assessment.

All Medicare Advantage Plans are required to provide coverage for emergency and

urgent care anywhere in the U.S. without additional cost-sharing. You should contact your plan prior to traveling to determine what rules and costs apply when you travel within the U.S. Check the rules closely to determine if your plan offers a visitor or travel benefit. Only certain areas or time frames may be included, certain services may not be covered, you may have cost-sharing or potentially be responsible for the entire cost of care if you see providers that are outside the plan’s network.

Traveling outside the U.S. Medicare usually does not cover medical care outside the U.S. However, some Medigap policies provide limited coverage for travel abroad. Medigap Plans C through G, M and N may cover 80 percent of the cost of emergency care abroad (with a $250 annual deductible and $50,000 lifetime maximum).

Some Medicare Advantage Plans also have limited emergency coverage. Keep in mind that although your plan may provide travel benefits, you may still be responsible for the entire cost at the time of services and then be responsible to seek reimbursement upon your return home. Check your policy for specific coverage rules.

Traveling by cruise ship Medicare may pay for medical care you get on a cruise ship if you receive the care while the ship is in U.S. territorial waters.

This means the ship is in a U.S. port or within six hours of arrival at or departure from a U.S. port. Medical care received while in a foreign port or foreign waters will likely not be covered, depending on how you receive your Medicare benefits.

Travel Health Insurance is strongly encouraged, and sometimes required, when traveling out of the U.S. We recommend all Medicare beneficiaries call and discuss your health plan benefits and the options for travel insurance with your trusted Medicare insurance advisor when planning any trip outside of your service area.

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DISPATCH Video game stock growth — The video game industry is booming. The global video game market is likely to double to $300 billion in revenue by 2025, according to tech research firm GlobalData, driven by the expansion of mobile-phone and online gaming. Rather than buying individual games in stores such as GameStop, players are paying fees for monthly subscriptions to online services that allow them to stream or download games. Two subscription services, Apple Arcade and Google Stadia, were launched last year, but they’ve had lukewarm results, partly because of competition from free online video game providers such as Epic Games. Investors should focus on third-party video game publishers with a history of churning out blockbuster games for consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Two attractive video game publishers now are: Activision Blizzard (ATVI) hits include World of Warcraft, which has had $9 billion in revenue since 2004.

Electronic Arts (EA) makes bestselling games such as the FIFA soccer series, Madden NFL and Battlefield.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield resident Melissa Sosnowski is convinced “Light on the Horizon” is a great way for Civic Theatre to return MUSIC to live performances.

The performances, set for April 29 to May 15 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, will be the first shows since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced a lockSosnowski down. Attendance will be restricted for social distancing. There is a livestream option as well.

Most of the songs are from the 2021-22 season or shows Civic Theatre officials plan to present in the future.

“I love that this format is giving audiences a taste of what is to come for the season, and it gives us a chance to perform in numbers that we would otherwise not be able to do,” Sosnowski said. “The first half is very high energy with a lot of dancing and group numbers, and the second half has more of a focus on individual features or smaller numbers. The entire cast is incredibly talented, and I am so happy to be a part of this show.”

A 2007 Carmel High School graduate, Sosnowski is on stage for all of the group numbers. She has a dance feature in “You Should Be Dancing” and is a member of the quartet doing “Go Into Your Dance.”

“I was in rehearsals for a show when everything got shut down,” Sosnowski said. “I have not been on stage since Civic’s performance of ‘Elf’ in December 2019.

To say I was eager to get back is definitely an understatement. Civic is my home away from home, and I have never gone this long without being on stage at The Tarkington. It feels so good to finally be returning to normal.”

Carmel High School senior Emily Chrzanowski has performed in one production since the pandemic began. The show was

“Light on the Horizon” Civic Theatre will present “Light on the Horizon” April 29 through May 15 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Performances are at 7 p.m.

April 29-30 and 2 p.m. May 2. In-person and livestream options are available. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

“Live at the Center” Pavel & Direct Contact will perform in the “Live at the Center” series at 8 p.m. April 30 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. To register for the free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Beef & Boards Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will present “Smoke on the Mountain” from May 4 to June 20. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

From left, Bridgette Ludlow, Emily Schaab, Steve Kruze and David Cunningham rehearse a number. Music Director Brent Marty is behind the group while Tenéh Karimu plays piano.

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“Holiday Lights,” which was Civic Theatre’s virtual holiday cabaret.

“But this will be my first time performing for a live audience since the pandemic, which I am absolutely thrilled about,” she said.

Chrzanowski sings Chrzanowski “Journey to the Past from the musical “Anastasia.” In addition, she has a part in various group numbers.

“The thing I most like about the format of this show is the ability to tell a beautiful and unique story without the songs being from the same show,” said Chrzanowski, who will attend Ball State University as a musical theater major in the fall. “We get to welcome the audience back to live theater and show them all of the productions to look forward to in the amazing upcoming season.”

Zionsville resident Mikayla Koharchik will sing “Loud” from “Matilda the Musical.” She was cast in the role of Mrs. Wormwood in “Matilda,” which has twice

been postponed. It is now scheduled for the spring of 2022. Koharchik also sings “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid” as a duet with Bridgette Ludlow.

Koharchik said it will be special to perform before a live audience in more Koharchik than a year.

“It is a preview of the excitement to come. However, the songs have been changed just a bit to give the show more of a cabaret feel,” she said. “There will be mashups and some new arrangements, too. The audience also will hear a couple of well-known tunes which are given a new twist to honor being back in theater.”

Koharchik said the pandemic created some unique opportunities for her to perform. In October 2020, she was a part of Civic’s “Ghost Light Cabaret,” a livestream production.

The performances are at 7 p.m. April 29-30, May 7-9 and May 14-15. There is a 2 p.m. matinee May 2. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Art on the Prairie set for Aug. 22 editorial@youarecurrent.com Fishers Arts Council and Conner Prairie Museum will present Art on the Prairie, an outdoor arts festival, at Conner Prairie from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22.

The event will feature up to 50 visual artists and artisans exhibiting and selling art, jewelry and crafts along with live musical performances.

“This event is something we have wanted in Fishers for several years,” stated Tom Rich, president of the Fishers Arts Council.

“We just never could find the right opportunity and venue until now. We have always wanted the festival at Conner Prairie, but scheduling was always a problem. When they finally found a date, we couldn’t have been more excited.”

There is no entrance fee to Art on the Prairie. Admission will be included in the entry fee to the Conner Prairie living history museum. Artists, artisans and performers can find information about participating at fishersartscouncil.org/blog.

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Civic Theatre releases schedule Alongside with the mainstage productions, “The Cat in the Hat” also will return in February 2022. In 2022, the Jr. Civic muDespite frustrations the past 13-plus sical will be “The Little Mermaid Jr.” and the months during the COVID-19 pandemic, Young Artists Program will perform “42nd Civic Theatre Street and “Revue!”

PRODUCTION Executive Ar“The Color Purple” was originally tistic Director scheduled for this spring but with Michael Lasley is optimistic about the significant limits on attendance, the future.

Lasley said it was best to move it to “This past year has been a strugthe opening of the 2021-22 season. gle for us and everyone that relies Civic Theatre had planned to on large groups of people gathering bring “Elf The Musical” back in 2020, Lasley together for the shared experience but instead it showed the recorded of live performance, so announcing version of the 2019 performance a season for 2021-2022 is particularly exbecause of gathering restrictions. citing,” Lasley said. “While we are certain “While we know the 2019 production there will still be uncertainties for the next would be successful, we were astounded by several months, we believe that we will be the level of success,” Lasley said. “The show able to return to a kind of normal for the fall broke all previous records for a single show and the holidays.” at Civic and we believe it will be a special The 2021-22 schedule includes “The Color experience for our patrons as it returns this Purple,” Oct. 7-23; “Elf the Musical,” Dec. holiday season.”

3-24; “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Feb. 4-19, Like “The Color Purple” and “Elf The Mu2022; “Wait Until Dark,” March 11-26, 2022; sical,” both “The Diary of Anne Frank” and and “Matilda The Musical,” April 29 to May “Matilida” were postponed because of the 14, 2022 pandemic. “Matilda” was rescheduled twice.

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Band set for ‘Live at the Center’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Pavel Polanco-Safadit describes his brand of Latin jazz as fiery.

Pavel & Direct Contact will CONCERT perform in the “Live at the Center” series, which will be livestreamed at 8 p.m. April 30 from the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“As a musician, you have to reach out to different audiences,” Polanco-Safadit said.

“For this concert, we will be playing all original music. We play instrumental music, and we sing in both English and Spanish.”

Polanco-Safadit sings and plays the piano and fellow Indianapolis resident Leah Crane joins him as a vocalist. There will be 10 band members in the concert, but Polanco-Safadit said there are normally eight.

“They (Palladium staff) seem to have a fantastic team with the lighting and sound,” Polanco-Safadit said.

Polanco-Safadit, originally from the Dominican Republic, said he does have a following internationally in the Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico and Argentina. Prior

Leah Crane and Pavel Polanco-Safadit form Pavel & Direct Contact, which plays in the “Live at the Center” series April 30. (Submitted photo)

to the COVID-19 pandemic, he traveled to those nations.

When Polanco-Safadit plays in other nations and areas outside of the Midwest, he performs with local musicians.

“It was zero last year,” he said. “My only trip in 2020 was to New York in January.”

Polanco-Safadit regularly plays at the Jazz Kitchen and will perform again at 7 and 9:30 p.m. May 1. His music can be found on Apple Music and Spotify, among other digital platforms. The band’s albums are available on Amazon. Pavel & Direct Contact also has a Facebook page.

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Putting the ‘fun’ in ‘phonetics’ Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Scenes from Bratislava, Slovak Republic. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Exploring Slovakia’s capital Commentary by Don Knebel Bratislava is one of the least known of Europe’s capitals. It also is one of the easiest to explore on foot.

TRAVEL Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic (also known as Slovakia), which separated from Czechoslovakia on Jan. 1, 1993, as a result of the Velvet Revolution. The city straddles the Danube River at the foot of the Little Carpathian Mountains in the southwest of the nation, near both Austria and Hungary.

Between 1536 and 1783, Bratislava, known by its German name of Pressburg, was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary. It changed its name to Bratislava in 1919 to reflect its increasingly Slovak population.

The city, with an estimated population of 650,000, is among the most prosperous cities in Europe based on GDP per capita.

More than 1 million people visit Bratislava every year, many arriving on cruise boats on the Danube. The most visited sites are all in Old Town and within easy walking distances of each other. The Main Square (Hlavné Námestie) includes the Old Town Hall, a towered building created in the 15th

century by connecting three older buildings, and the Baroque Palace of the Hungarian Exchange Bank. Nearby is St. Martin’s Cathedral, the site of the coronation of 11 kings and queens of the Kingdom of Hungary, including Maria Theresa.

Tree-lined Hviezdoslav Square (Hviezdoslavovo Námestie) includes a statue of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, a Slovak poet after whom the square is named, and ends at the Slovak National Theatre, which opened in 1886 and now houses opera and ballet companies. The Primate’s Palace, now home of the mayor of Bratislava, includes in its courtyard a magnificent 17th-century fountain depicting St. George slaying the dragon. Among the most photographed (and touched) attractions in Old Town is umil, the iconic “Man at Work” statue, peering at visitors from a manhole.

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I took my son Miles to get his haircut this past weekend. Miles’ barber has recently moved into a new salon down the road. The new spot GRAMMAR GUY is inside a larger salon called Phenix Salon Suites, a national chain of salons.

I can’t help but cringe at the business’ spelling: Phenix. It should be “Phoenix,” shouldn’t it?

Even though the “o” in the properly spelled “Phoenix” is silent, it’s still a wonky word to spell. Perhaps the owner of the salon chain attempted to spell “Phoenix” phonetically? If so, it should be “Feniks.” When someone spells a word phonetically, they spell the word exactly as it sounds. If we’re spelling things phonetically, we should spell the word “phonetic” like this: “fuhnetik.” I’ll admit, that spelling looks downright funky.

Of course, this led me to do a deep dive on phonetic spelling. Let me just tell you: I wasn’t disappointed. A who’s who of American history has petitioned for phonetic spelling, including the father of the modern

dictionary, Mr. Noah Webster. While Webster deserves credit for busting Americans out of many British word spellings (e.g., “mould” became “mold”), several of his spelling changes didn’t catch on. For instance, Webster changed the spelling of “soup” to “soop,” “tongue” to “tung,” and “is” to “iz.”

Word wiz Webster wasn’t the only proponent of phonetic spelling. In 1768, Founding Father Benjamin Franklin wrote a book called “A Scheme for a New Alphabet and a Reformed Mode of Spelling.”

In the book, Franklin not only argued for phonetic spellings of words, but he also unveiled a phonetic alphabet in which he axed the letters “j,” “q,” “w,” “x” and “y” while adding six new letters. Not surprisingly, instead of writing “alphabet,” Franklin wrote “alfabet.” It didn’t catch on.

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

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