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Family sues after allegations of racial bullying

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Westfield Washington Schools after LAWSUIT a former WWS student was allegedly subjected to multiple instances of racial bullying.

According to a press release from the ACLU, the student, a minor identified as S.J., was a seventh-grader at Westfield Middle School during the 2019-20 school year. S.J. was one of “very few” Black students in her class. The press release stated the alleged bullying included “statements regarding her facial features, explicit comparisons to a monkey, questions regarding whether S.J. was attracted to orangutans and routine use of the ‘n-word.’”

A formal complaint from S.J.’s parents, Anthony and Brandi Johnson, stated racist abuse was reported to school administrators on numerous occasions. The complaint stated administrators failed to take reasonable measures to protect S.J. Anthony and Brandi Johnson stated they first notified administrators after S.J. was harassed on Dec. 11, 2019, by a fellow seventh grader, referenced in the complaint as Student A. Student A allegedly harassed S.J. in the school hallways and intentionally coughed in her face multiple times and directed racist language toward her. S.J.’s parents left a voicemail for WMS Principal Mike Hall and received a return call from Assistant Principal Valerie Love.

According to the formal complaint filed by the Johnsons, Love informed the Johnsons that the school had used Student A’s interaction with S.J. as a “teachable moment” and unspecified disciplinary consequences had been imposed against Student A. The Johnsons were unaware of what those consequences were, but they said they learned Student A was neither suspended nor expelled.

On or about Feb. 3, 2020, Student A again allegedly harassed S.J. in the school hallway. According to the complaint, “Student A stated to S.J. that he was strong and that

she was weak. He further informed S.J. that he had access to guns and that he visits the shooting range. Based on their past interactions, S.J. and her family believe that Student A’s statements on this occasion were racially motivated or were the result of retaliation against S.J. for reporting his earlier abuse to school officials.”

The Johnsons again notified Love of the interaction via email, and Love told the Johnsons that the school administration had been made aware of the threats and a police report was filed.

However, the Johnsons stated when they later reached out to the WPD, they learned a complaint had not been filed.

Following several meetings with the school administration, S.J. allegedly continued to be abused. In early March 2020, S.J.’s class watched a film about Sudan, in which several Sudanese people were featured.

According to the complaint by S.J.’s family, S.J.’s class members allegedly compared S.J.’s physical features to the Sudanese people in the video.

“At least half a dozen students, and likely more, participated in this racist abuse of S.J., which caused S.J. to cry in class,” the complaint stated.

S.J.’s experience as a WWS student culminated on May 5, 2020, when she attended a Zoom lesson and students allegedly began to chant the ‘N-word’ at her during the class. When S.J.’s mother Brandi Johnson appeared on S.J.’s screen while she was checking on her daughter, the complaint stated the students then began to chant the ‘N-word’ at her, too. When Brandi Johnson emailed the district to alert them to the racist bullying, then-Supt. Sherry Grate assured her that the school was conducting an investigation. Brandi Johnson requested S.J. be excused for the remainder of the school year without an adverse effect on her grades, to which the complaint stated the school agreed.

The complaint stated that the Johnsons moved from Westfield in 2020 and S.J. began attending a private school with a more diverse student body in the fall of 2021.

“The racist abuse suffered by S.J. during

the 2019-20 school year was discriminatory and was so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it deprived S.J. of any meaningful or equal access to educational benefits and opportunities,” the complaint stated. “As a result of the actions or inactions of the School Corporation and its administrators, S.J. has suffered substantial emotional and other damages. Her parents have been forced to incur substantial financial damages, including payments for S.J. to receive therapy, to relocate, and to attend school other than through the School Corporation.”

The plaintiffs are requesting a trial by jury and that the defendant, WWS, award the plaintiffs monetary damages, the amount of which was not specified in the complaint.

“We want to protect and make a change for the minority children and families in Westfield Washington School District, so that their families do not have to endure the hurt, disappointment, and safety concerns we experienced,” Anthony and Brandi Johnson stated. “You have to speak up about any kind of discrimination in order to make a change and to protect each other.”

WWS issued a statement Nov. 4 about the lawsuit: “Though we are aware of a lawsuit filed against Westfield Washington Schools, we have yet to be served,” Supt. Paul Kaiser stated in a press release sent by WWS. “Westfield Washington Schools has always strived to be a place where all students can achieve academic and social success. We’ve put an emphasis on cultivating an environment where all students feel safe, seen and valued. We are committed to creating a positive and welcoming environment for every student who walks through our halls.

For every one of our district families, we will continue on this journey to expand our perspectives and work together to make our school district a place where every student knows they belong and can achieve their goals.”

The school district did not provide further comment.

ACLU is representing the Johnsons in court.

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WWS lifts mask requirement

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building has a COVID-19 positivity rate above 1.75 percent, all students and staff will be required to wear masks, regardless of vacIn an email sent on Nov. 5, Westfield cination status, until the rate drops below Washington Schools Supt. Paul Kaiser 1 percent. If six district buildings exceed a notified families positivity rate above 1.75 percent, all PANDEMIC the district would WWS buildings will require masks no longer require indoors, regardless of vaccination masks as of Nov. 8. status, until all nine buildings have “Early this school year, when the a rate below 1 percent.

COVID-19 situation took a drastic “We will continue to conduct turn, we took swift action to recontact tracing and notifying famiverse course and implement a mask lies if their child has been exposed Kaiser mandate. As our city and county to someone who tested positive vaccination rate continues to lead the state for COVID-19. With the removal of the mask and our district’s positive cases remain low, mandate, if your child is within 3 feet of we are prepared to, once again, let the data someone who tested positive for COVID-19, guide us,” the email stated. they will be considered a close contact and WWS is recommending masks, but they will be required to follow quarantine protoare not mandatory. Masks are still required cols,” the email stated. on buses per federal mandate. If a school

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change the length of the contract agreement from 18 months to 24. The RDC wanted to make the change but didn’t formally vote Grand Park Director William Knox anon the agreement at the meeting. nounced he would be leaving his role effec“Obviously, William, we hate to see you tive at the end leave, but on the other hand, we are GOVERNMENT of this year at glad you’re staying through a difthe October ferent structure,” Holtz said. “Going Westfield Redevelopment Commisthrough your agreement, obviously sion meeting. there are many pros — continuity Knox is the founder/CEO of Legaof operations, your history with the cy Sports Group. He plans to focus park and cost savings, but more on his company, which provides faimportantly, the continuity of the Knox cility management and event manoperations of the park.” agement services, and offer the services to The RDC did not specify how much money Westfield on a contract basis. it would save by approving the agreement.

“There is still a desire for me to continue RDC member Linda Naas said Knox’s associto work here in some capacity, to continue ations with national organizations would be what has evolved over the years in the way beneficial. of turning the City of Westfield and Grand Knox said he expected to spend 80 perPark into the sports capital of America,” cent of his time or more on Grand Park.

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“Our team will have various artifacts on display to connect guests to this rich history, including photos, advertising and other items from the interurban railways themselves,” said Cameron Nichols, a co-founder of the nonprofit and a Noblesville resident.

“The fundraiser will feature craft brews, appetizers and desserts with a small exhibition of historic artifacts from our collection.

There will be a short presentation about our work and how it will benefit our region through education, community placemaking

An interurban car that once ran through Hamilton County and other central Indiana communities. (Photo courtesy of HHTC)

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Nichols said the interurban car, that is being restored, was built in 1925 and based in Anderson. It ran from Indianapolis, Muncie, Fort Wayne, Noblesville, Carmel and Kokomo.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Westfield Band Boosters is adding a little more flavor to this year’s Westfield Band Boosters Holiday Craft EVENT Show.

New this year is the addition of a $5 pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

Nov. 20 at Westfield High School. Guests should enter through Door 3.

Westfield Band Boosters, the fundraising organization for the Westfield High School band programs, will conduct the 13th annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westfield High School’s multi-purpose instructional facility. Those attending should enter through Doors 9 and 19.

Maura Clark, a parent volunteer, said the craft show is one of the main fundraisers along with concessions at football and basketball games. The Westfield Band Boosters support the band and guard programs.

“It supports anything they need for the academic classes as well as all the extracurricular programs,” Clark said. “That’s the jazz band, the marching band, the winter programs, including percussion and the

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winter winds and the winter guard.”

Andrew Muth, director of bands, is coordinating live music for the event, likely from 11 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m.

Clark said there are 166 booths with 140 different vendors, with some vendors having more than one booth space.

Tickets for the craft show are $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free. To keep the event safe, tickets are being sold in a timed-entry format.

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WWS launches inaugural Shamrock Academy

By Chris Bavender news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield Washington Schools has launched its inaugural Shamrock Academy.

The program, open to disEDUCATION trict parents and the public, will provide a firsthand look at what it takes to run the district.

“Each month, our select class of participants will experience a new aspect of Westfield Washington Schools. The cohort will experience the classroom, food service, transportation, extracurriculars and so much more,” said Joshua Andrews, WWS director of communications. “In addition, they will hear from and interact with district and building administrators to understand the high-level concepts of education like safety, student support, finance and how the school board works.”

Andrews said the goal is to select a representative sample of the Westfield community. The application asks questions geared toward learning more about the applicant, ranging from interests to how they engage with the community to aspects of the school district they would like to learn more about.

“We haven’t decided how many people will be selected,” Andrews said. “We would love to select everyone who applies, but we also want to ensure that each participant has an engaging and personalized experience.”

The academy is important, Andrews said, because WWS is a “premier public school district with a high school ranked in the top 5 percent nationally, so academic success is important to us.”

“But what is more important to us is that our community trusts us, our teachers and our leaders, to continue to provide their children with a first-class educational experience,” Andrews said. “In order to retain that trust, we want to pull back the curtain,

so to speak, and display what goes on in the classrooms and explain how and why we make decisions.”

The district wants Shamrock Academy participants to walk away from each session with a new perspective and deeper understanding of that month’s aspect of education.

“At the end of the whole program, we want our graduates to be able to speak about our district from a firsthand perspective that gives them an added level of credibility and clout in the community,” Andrews said. “We also want program graduates to have a renewed appreciation for what goes into providing our community with a worldclass education.”

Andrews said the Shamrock Academy is perfect for people considering running for school board.

“The insight and experience this program provides will give citizens a thorough look into the logistics of education and will prepare school board candidates to speak from knowledge and experience,” he said. “They will learn the roles and responsibilities of the board and potentially hear directly from current members about their experiences.”

Academy graduates will be invited to continue sharing their perspectives and insights with the school board and administration on district issues and topics.

“We previously had a Key Communicators group that gave us feedback on upcoming decisions and helped spread the word throughout the community. That group no longer meets, but the plan is to revive that concept with Shamrock Academy graduates,” Andrews said. “After having completed the program, graduates will be able to offer feedback based on their personal experiences in focus groups or key communicator-style meetings.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Westfield Lions Club’s charities have capitalized on the popularity of Texas Hold ‘em poker tournaments.

EVENT The Poker for Sight Tournament is set for Nov. 19-20 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2000 Pleasant St., Noblesville.

Westfield Lions Club member Mike Birk, a Westfield resident, has been director of the tournament for three years. The tournament wasn’t held in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This is our largest fundraiser,” Birk said.

“This comprises 90 percent of the funds we use for our charitable donations.”

Birk said previous tournaments have raised approximately $20,000 after expenses.

Birk said in 2019, the tournament was promoted more than previous ones.

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Plew makes best of senior year for Fishers volleyball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This was senior outside hitter Carsen Plew’s first year starting for the Fishers High School volleyball team, but she made quite an impact.

“Carsen is a mentally tough player who fights hard for every point,” Tigers coach Steven Peek said. “In the back row, she is scrappy and moves well, and she has numerous shots and skills in the front row that make her difficult to prepare for and defend against. Fishers has been blessed by Carsen’s poise, leadership and determination.”

The 5-foot-7 Plew was second on the team with 210 kills for the Tigers, who finished 22-6. Fishers lost a Class 4A regional championship match to McCutcheon Oct. 23.

Junior Ava Vickers led Fishers with 214 kills.

In the two regional matches against Fort Wayne Carroll and McCutcheon, Plew delivered 18 kills, 17 digs and five blocks. She said she improved throughout the season.

“I feel like I made the most improvement in September this season,” Plew said. “I feel

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Fishers graduated eight seniors from the 2020 team.

“There was a large group of talent ahead of (Plew) and the others from this season,” Peek said. “We actually graduated five of

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our seven starters, which caused people to overlook us this season. Carsen was one of the players to immediately step up this summer to set high expectations for all, and she was great at setting an example to live up to as well.”

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come out as strong this season after graduating so many key players, but I feel we did a great job proving them wrong,” Plew said.

“I think all of us having the same mindset of competing our hardest and continuing to get better each day, but also making sure we had fun while doing it, helped us succeed this season.”

Plew had only 13 kills in limited action as a junior. She also dressed varsity as a sophomore.

“But I only played a handful of points each of those seasons,” said Plew, who played club volleyball for Munciana Indy.

Plew started playing volleyball and basketball in fourth grade.

“I decided to focus on volleyball in eighth grade,” Plew said.

Plew said volleyball has always been her favorite sport to play.

“This made it easy to pick which sport I wanted to focus on,” she said. “I liked the constant speed of the game and how something interesting is always happening.”

Plew plans to attend Indiana University and major in psychology and minor in biology. She would like to play on an intramural volleyball team at IU.

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excite students to learn about history. He began developing curriculum in 1997 for an Indiana history course at Westfield High Fishers resident Troy Hammon, who School and continued to incorporate that teaches at Shortidge High School in Indiainformation at his next teaching stops. napolis, was Hammon has since helped shift ACHIEVEMENT presented the focus of an ethnic studies with the Caleb course to focus on the experiences Mills Indiana History Teacher of the of ethnic groups within Indianapolis Year Award for making a significant and Indiana as a whole. contribution to history teaching in “I strove to include Indiana hisIndiana. tory, especially connections with Presented by the Indiana HistoriIndianapolis with primary sources, Hammon cal Society, Hammon is a part of the including news articles and photos, Founders Day honorees for 2021. to help my students better connect to the “Founders Day Awards honor the people information while seeing their community in and organizations who toil in the fields of the content,” Hammon said. history to create resources that benefit By incorporating students’ own commuour state and its many communities,” said nities into their lessons, Hammon saw an Susan Jones-Huffine, chair of the board of increase in their interest in the topics. trustees of the Indiana Historical Society.

“Textbooks are not the centerpiece, they “Our history proves that in times like these, are a supplement,” Hammon said. “I alwe have reason to be hopeful.” ways try to get the kids out and ‘doing the In his 25th year teaching, Hammon conhistory.” tinues to find new ways to engage and

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Chandler “Tron” Estep has always had deep respect for the military, and when he decided to enlist in the Army National Guard earlier this year, he set a goal to achieve a perfect score on the Army Combat Fitness Test before he even left for basic training.

He didn’t realize how difficult the objective would be until after he reached it.

Estep took the test three times and scored highly each time. Out of 600 points possible, Estep scored a 588 on his first test and a 592 on his second. He scored a perfect 600 on his third, an achievement his drill sergeant hadn’t seen before. Estep took the third test just prior to graduating from basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in October.

“My drill sergeant said (my perfect score) is the first one he’s ever seen,” Estep said.

There are six events in the Army Combat Fitness Test: deadlift, standing power throw, pushups, a sprint-drag-carry, leg tucks and a timed 2-mile run. To earn a perfect score, a soldier must pull 340 pounds for three reps on the deadlift, throw a 10-pound ball 12.5 meters or further, complete 60 or more pushups in two minutes, complete the sprint-carry-drag, which includes pulling a 90-pound sled and side-shuffling with two 40-pound kettlebells, in 1 minute and 33 seconds or less, complete 20 leg tucks and run 2 miles in 13 minutes and 30 seconds or less.

Estep struggled the most with the standing power throw and the sprint-drag-carry.

“Your legs are on fire. They feel like jelly when you’re done with it,” Estep said.

After he scored less than perfect on his first two tests, Estep practiced his technique for the standing power throw until he perfected it. He threw it exactly 12.5 meters, which was the minimum requirement for the perfect score.

“It was my goal (to get a perfect score),” said Estep, the son of Chris and Sue Estep, who own Roundtripper Sports Academy in Westfield. “I work at Roundtripper, so I’m a personal trainer and I train kids, mostly baseball players. I played football in college and everything, so I thought when I go into basic training, I want to go in the best shape I can be. The better shape I’m in, the

Chandler “Tron” Estep, center, pauses with his parents, Chris and Sue Estep, after he completed basic training in October. (Photo courtesy of Sue Estep)

cer candidate school in Fort Benning, Ga. “It shows you are physically fit and you take care of yourself.”

When Estep completes officer candidate school, he plans to attend further training to become a field artillery officer. Estep said as a child, he wanted to be a professional football or baseball player but always had respect for the military.

“I’ve always been interested in the military. I have a lot of family members who served in Vietnam and World War II, and those members of my family were my heroes,” Estep said. “It seemed like the right choice for me. I’d always been interested in it and that feeling had never gone away.”

Estep attended the University of Elon in Elon, N.C., and majored in marketing and economics. He played football there as well.

He was a strong safety. Estep also received his master’s degree in business analytic at Elon. Prior to college, Estep grew up in Carmel and attended Cathedral High School.

The 25-year-old graduated from the National Guard’s basic training in October.

ON THE COVER: Chandler “Tron” Estep received a perfect 600 score on his Army Combat Fitness Test. (Photo courtesy of Sue Estep)

Chandler “Tron” Estep played football for the University of Elon. (Photo courtesy of Tron Estep)

Chandler “Tron” Estep is a personal trainer at Roundtripper Sports Academy in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of Tron Estep)

easier it will be.”

Sue Estep said her son better understood the commitment needed to reach his goal because at 25, he was older than most other soldiers entering the Army National Guard.

“He understood the situation and what would be happening at basic training, and so he was preparing himself both mentally and physically for that,” Sue said. “He knew that (receiving a perfect score) was a big goal, but I don’t think he realized how big of a goal it was until he got to basic training.”

Sue Estep said her son kept a journal during basic training and journaled every day. When a journal was filled, he mailed it home for his parents to read.

“We could see what he was thinking and feeling each day,” Sue Estep said. “He had expressed to his drill sergeant his goal was to score a perfect score, and they said

they’d help in any way, but that they’d never seen it done. We were obviously really proud of him when he had written and told us his scores, but we didn’t realize what a big deal it was until we got there and the number of people that came up to us wanting to shake our hand and meet us and express to us what a big deal it was to see him do that and score that perfect score.

“I think (what) made us most proud of all was to know he took on a leadership role with a lot of the younger men and women in his platoon that maybe weren’t as well prepared when they got there.”

Estep said having a perfect score on the ACFT helps with promotion and job placement.

“I’m a brand-new soldier, so there’s still a long way to go before worrying about that,” said Estep, who is attending a 12-week offi-

PREPARING FOR BASIC TRAINING Prior to leaving home for basic training, Chandler “Tron” Estep worked hard at Roundtripper Sports Academy to prepare.

Besides being a personal trainer and working in the strength and conditioning side of the business, Estep also trained for basic training.

Estep’s mother, Sue Estep said her son ran the Monon Trail every day for a time wearing a 40-pound vest.

“He’s a very self-motivated person, so he set his standard and was working towards that, understanding what he would be facing when he got to basic and knowing that at basic training you’re going to be sleep deprived and sometimes hungry,” Sue Estep said.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Provocative American comedian George Carlin had a bit in 1972 roughly entitled the “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” Quite similar, another jokester, Lenny Bruce, claimed in 1965 that he was arrested for uttering some of those words on stage. As it turned out, Carlin would also be jailed for it shortly after a summer of ’72 performance in Milwaukee.

Today, most of these words are found in school libraries, and anyone with an internet connection can watch the video, even in the browser’s safest search mode. Protests and resisting parent groups complained when 1993 ABC police soap opera “NYPD” Blue started using the vernacular, and a fair amount of limited nudity, to help itself stand out from the other freely televised fair. But by now, broadcast cartoons like “Family Guy” run throughout the day and carry language and themes that make Carlin’s jokes irrelevant to modern audiences.

In a 2004 interview, Carlin argued, in part, “These words have no power … we give them great power over us.” Would he be pleased these years later that we have found our way to a freer society?

Do we take ourselves a little less seriously? Do we tolerate those who might make fun of our conventions?

Canadian funnyman Mike Ward was held to account for a Human Rights violation because of jokes he told about a complainant believed damaged his dignity. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided that Canadians do, in fact, have a sense of humor. Alas, the dissenting four didn’t get the joke. They demanded that a “message” be sent to others that humor will put you in jail, or the poorhouse. In the U.S., comedian Dave Chappelle is under fire for sharing his comedic take on modern life. Did he, like Carlin, know he’d be canceled, or maybe arrested, for speaking?

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

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Losing sleep over naptime Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Something curious is happening to me. I’m not napping as much as I used to. For most of my life, if I was on the couch watching a TV show, I’d nod off within five minutes.

But a couple of weeks back, I was awake through an entire Colts game. That particular game, even the Colts couldn’t say that.

When I was a high school teacher, I actually fell asleep in class while proctoring a statewide exam. The kids were very polite.

“I hope we didn’t disturb you yesterday, Mr. Wolfsie,” one of my students said. “We tried to cheat as quietly as we could.”

Until recently, I could take a quick snooze while having dinner with friends, at red lights, while waiting for my wife to put on makeup, as the dog was relieving himself, at fast-food drive-up windows, in checkout lines — pretty much anywhere.

As a result of grabbing the occasional 40 winks, I missed some events I probably should have stayed awake for. Here are the top three: 1. My 70th birthday party (I wish they had screamed “Surprise!” louder) 2. Paris 3. The end of my 2005 interview with Mitch Daniels My wife, Mary Ellen, has never understood the value of a nap. I think women are afraid they’re going to miss something.

Like a sale, or a beautiful sunset, or the plot of a movie. Men don’t care about stuff like that. On the rare occasion Mary Ellen has fallen asleep during the day, she would awaken with an apology. “I don’t know what happened. I must be coming down

with something!” I always had a different attitude when awakening from a short slumber: “Man, that was a great nap. I’m getting better at this all the time.”

My recent inability to nap came up during my last annual physical, but there was some confusion in the conversation.

“How are you sleeping?” Dr. Coss asked.

“It’s been rough,” I told him. “Sometimes, I’m awake for 8-10 hours in a row.”

“Ten hours?” he gasped. “We need to do some testing. How long has this been going on?”

“Several months.”

“Do you just toss and turn in bed?”

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I’m out driving the car, watching the news, cooking. Sometimes I’m in the garage operating heavy machinery.”

“This is troubling, Dick. So, you don’t sleep all night?”

“No, I sleep great at night. It’s all day that I can’t sleep.”

Dr. Coss was very helpful once I straightened out the misunderstanding. He said men experience changes in their bodily rhythms as they mature.

“I want you to go home this afternoon and really think about that,” he said. I told him I’d have to sleep on it. Which meant, of course, it would have to wait until that night.

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Couple puts on dancing shoes for roles in ‘Holiday Inn’ at Footlite Musicals

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Lauren and Grant Russel met during a community theater production of “High School Musical.”

THEATER “I played Sharpay and he played Zeke,” Lauren said.

“We held hands on stage and the rest is history.”

The two have been together 12 years and have been married for eight years.

The Geist residents are appearing together in Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” from Nov. 19 to Dec. 12 at Footlite Musicals at Hedback Theater, 1847 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis.

At the time they met, Lauren attended Lawrence North High School and Grant attended Lutheran High School.

The last time they performed together was in “Shrek the Musical” at Footlite in 2014. Lauren had a lead role as Fiona and Grant played a guard.

Grant is starting his seventh year as a firefighter for the Carmel Fire Dept.

“It’s been a long time since I performed,” he said. “With the fire department schedule, it’s very difficult to do anything like this unless I take vacation or trade shifts.”

Grant, 30, portrayed Don Lockwood in “Singin’ in the Rain” at Footlite in March 2019.

“I had to really manipulate my schedule to do that,” Grant said.

Lauren, a Lawrence city councilor, performed in the title role of Cinderella at Footlite in late 2019.

In recent years, the couple juggled shows separately to take care of their three sons, Owen, 5, Landon, 4, and Henry, 8 months.

“Due to the (COVID-19) pandemic, our families bound together and said they wanted to see us do something positive,” Lauren said. “Our families really encouraged us to do it.”

Lauren, 31, said the director worked with them to make the schedules fit.

“I’ve been going to work on my regular

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FEINSTEIN’S “Confessions of a Broadway Baby: Starring Andrea McArdle” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at Feinstein’s in the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

MUD CREEK PLAYERS Mud Creek Players will present “A Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” Nov. 19 to Dec. 11 at Mud Creek Theatre, 9750 E. 86th St., Indianapolis.

CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Pianist Sean Chen will perform at 8 p.m.

Nov. 19 and vocalist Storm Large will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA ATI’s production of “Lombardi” runs through Nov. 21 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit atistage.org.

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Lauren and Grant Russel rehearse a dance for “Holiday Inn.” (Photo courtesy of Lauren Russel)

schedule (through rehearsals),” Grant said.

“It won’t be until the show opens that I will request (to) trade dates.”

Lauren said they enjoy the community of people at Footlite.

“They are a great group of people and professional directors,” Lauren said. “There is a lot of opportunity to showcase ourselves. They do a lot of really awesome shows that we believe in. Grant grew up dancing and he’s done this a lot longer than I have. He’s performed since he was 5 years old. He learned how to tap and would travel around tap dancing. I started doing theater in high school.”

The musical is based on the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn,” which features “White Christmas,” among other Berlin songs.

Grant plays the role of Ted Hanover, who was played by Fred Astaire in the movie.

“Holiday Inn” is not performed as frequently as other holiday movies.

“That’s one reason why I wanted to do

it,” Grant said.

Lauren plays Linda Mason, who was the love interest of Jim Hardy, played by Bing Crosby in the movie.

“Grant and I do a lot of ballroom dancing and it’s a lot of fun,” Lauren said. “We’ve enjoyed so much to reconnect that way.

I never tapped with him, so I have a lot of catch-up to do. He’s really good. There’s a number in the show where he tap dances with fireworks, so a fireman tap dances with fireworks.”

Grant said rehearsals have become almost like a date night.

“It’s difficult to find time to get away with the wife and share time with the boys (with) my schedule,” Grant said.

Grant said he and “Holiday Inn” choreographer Linda Rees learned how to tap dance from the same instructor. Rees is the owner and artistic director of Dance Magic Performing Arts Center in Noblesville.

For more, visit footlite.org.

Indiana Wind Symphony’s presentation of “Time for Reflection” is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Tickets for individual events for the second half of the 2021-22 Center Presents Season at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel are now on sale.

Sponsored by Allied Solutions, the season’s 2022 performances include violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, jazz diva Diana Krall, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and tributes to George Michael, The Beatles, Ray Charles and Edith Piaf.

Tickets are available online at thecenterpresents.org.

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WHS senior takes turn as Dorothy

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior Alayna Miller never expected she would be off to see the Wizard.

MUSCIAL “To be quite honest, when they announced we were doing ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ I did not think once that I would be doing Dorothy,” Miller said. “I Miller was honestly shooting for Glenda because I didn’t think I’d be able to get Dorothy. When callbacks came out and I didn’t get one for Glenda, I thought, ‘Oh, no, it’s over.’”

Miller said she was shocked to learn she had been cast as Dorothy. WHS will present the classic musical at 7 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 2 and 7 p.m Nov. 20 in the auditorium.

“I’m so excited I get to be Dorothy in a production in something that is so close to everyone’s heart,” she said.

Miller’s two favorite scenes happen in Munchkinland with all the colorful background.

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“Then during the Act 1 finale, we are walking through the poppy field and the flowers start singing, everything comes to life,” Miller said. “It’s such a beautiful, magical moment.”

Miller said her favorite song is “If I Were King of the Forest,” performed with the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.

“The four of us are singing in four-part harmony,” Miller said.

Owens Miller said it is one of the few songs the singers can belt out.

Senior Addison Owens is the show’s stage manager. The tech crew includes approximately 40 people for set crew, lights, sound, makeup and costumes.

“It’s very fun because we have big set pieces and a lot of bright colors,” said Owens, adding that also presents a challenge.

“I like building sets, getting down and doing it myself.”

Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults. For tickets, visit whsperformingarts. com. There also will be a recorded performance at 2 p.m. Nov. 21.

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Large discovered cabaret suits her style.

With a powerful voice and racy humor, When she performed as the lead singer in Storm Large has made an impact in prerock bands, she said group members would vious appearances in tell her to start the song and stop MUSIC Carmel. talking to the audience.

“I thought Indiana “I was just telling a joke or somewould be more reserved, but there thing poignant that led into the are some wild people,” Large said. next song,” Large said. “Rock bands “They don’t cringe at swears or were annoyed about it. I almost sexual references. They’re very laidquit performing because I got tired back, not uptight.” of that hamster wheel of trying to Large Large will perform in concert at 8 get approval from these idiots who p.m. Nov. 20 at the Palladium at the Center were just trying to hire the next person for the Performing Arts. who was famous last year. It was disheartLarge, who said her performance will be ening and it wasn’t fun anymore. When I got in a cabaret style of both song and narraback into it, I said I’m only going to do it if tive, will perform with a string quartet with it’s fun and creative and no one is trying to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. make me into something I’m not. If I’m hav“It’s going to be very romantic and very ing fun, then the audience is having fun.” beautiful,” Large said. “There is going to be Large, who lives in Portland, Ore., occaa couple of holiday songs. I think the next sionally performs with Pink Martini, subbing couple of years (performances are) going to for China Forbes. Pink Martini also is based be directly addressing what we’ve all expein Portland. rienced and are still experiencing (amid the For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. (Photo by Don Knebel)

A visit to historic IMS Commentary by Don Knebel Encompassing 560 acres, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, is the world’s largest sports TRAVEL venue and hosts the world’s largest single-day sporting event. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1987, it was and remains important to the Indianapolis economy.

Carl Fisher and James Allison owned an Indianapolis company producing automobile headlights. During a trip to Europe, Fisher concluded that European automobiles were better than their American counterparts and decided to build a facility to encourage and test American innovations. In 1909, with financial assistance from Allison and others, he built a 2 1/2-mile racetrack 5 miles northwest of Indianapolis. During races that year, the crushed stone surface proved dangerous and racing was suspended. Racing resumed after the track was paved with 3.2 million Indiana bricks. On Memorial Day in 1911, 80,000 spectators watched Ray Harroun win the first 500-mile race, piloting the Marmon Wasp, assembled in Indianapolis, at an average speed of 74.602 mph. The race attracted other automobile manufacturers to Indianapolis, including Cole, Duesenberg and Stutz.

In 1927, Fisher and Allison sold the facility to World War I flying ace Eddy Rickenbacker.

In 1945, after not being used during World War II, Rickenbacker sold it to Tony Hulman, a Terre Haute businessman. During the next 75 years, the Hulman family made enormous improvements to the facility, including building the “Pagoda,” a 10-story control tower and media center evoking early designs. A corporation owned by Roger Penske, a legend in auto racing, purchased the

The Marmon Wasp is on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

The Pagoda and infield hospital at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

property in 2020.

Except for a yard of bricks at the start/ finish line, the track is now covered with asphalt but is still “The Brickyard.” The Speedway Museum, operated by a nonprofit foundation, displays about 75 cars that have participated in the Indianapolis 500, including the Marmon Wasp, and offers tours of the track and its facilities.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

The folks over at Merriam-Webster have been at it again, adding 455 new words to the dictionary. Remember, the folks at M-W essentially GRAMMAR GUY “report the news,” adding words that exist in the real world. Whether you like the words or not, they get added to the dictionary if people are using them. Here’s a roundup of some of the newest words.

Dad bod: I appreciate this one, as I have changed from being “in shape” to “a different shape” since having kids.

Fluffernutter: A sandwich made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme.

TBH and FTW: A number of initialisms got added in October, including these two from online and texting culture. “TBH” stands for “to be honest” while “FTW” stands for “for the win.”

Super-spreader: While I always thought this term referred to a king-size duvet cover on a twin-size bed, “super-spreader” refers to an event that leads to several new cases of coronavirus.

Oobleck: An “oobleck” is a mixture of

corn starch and water that behaves like a liquid or a solid, depending on whether it’s at rest or receiving pressure.

Whataboutism: In politics, this is when someone responds to a negative accusation by claiming the other person (or party) has done something similar or worse.

Doorbell camera: A doorbell camera has a smart doorbell that is connected to an app or device in the home that allows residents to talk to visitors who show up on their porches.

Faux-hawk: A faux-hawk is the mock turtleneck of hairstyles, resembling a Mohawk without fully committing to it.

I love new words; they show that our language continues to adapt and change in interesting and creative ways. Just as you shouldn’t blame the meteorologist for bad weather, don’t blame lexicographers for adding words you don’t like.

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

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FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

WILL DO BOBCAT WORK, REMODELING, BUILD DECKS & PROPERTY AND GUTTER CLEAN OUT Lawn Care and Landscaping, Mulching, Spring/Storm Clean-ups, Paint, Power-Washing.

Trash & Furniture Hauling & Building Demos.

FULLY INSURED & Sr Discount Text or call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices .com

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Wth recording artist Duke Tumatoe Learn from professional and have fun On Line or In Carmel duke@duketumatoe.com or 317-201-5856

OPEN HOUSE 2PM – 5 PM Sunday , Nov 21 12559 Timber Creek Dr. #3 Carmel 46032 2-BDM, 2BA NEW appliances NEW HVAC NEW FLOOR COVERING MAIN LEVEL $180,000 317-844-8579

Automotive Dealer In Westfield is Looking for person(s) to help with the cleaning of vehicle interiors.

Must have exemplary driving record, have dependable transportation, and be detail oriented. *FULL-TIME & PART TIME *EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER *$15 TO $18 TO START *$250 SIGN ON BONUS *All benefits are negotiable SEND RESUME TO: dan@dansdetail.info

UPSCALE HOTEL AND SPA FOR DOGS IN CARMEL SEEKS ADDITIONAL STAFF: We are looking for daycare members. This job entails you to be familiar with dogs and their behaviors. We need individuals who enjoy taking care of dogs in a setting where dogs play together , that includes cleaning up after messes, playing with them, watching body behavior and make sure dogs are getting along.

Hotel Staff Members: We also need hotel staff members who can follow feeding instructions, walk dogs, and engage their minds. Keep up with simple chores: such as dishes, laundry, and suite cleaning.

Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client driven, detail oriented. Professional and a dog loving candidates.

Full time and part time positions available. If you meet the criteria, we want to hear from you. Email your resume to : Kim@happydoghotelandspa.com

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Private Property Manager This position is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds. Manager will manage the care of grounds and buildings as well as facilitate projects, which may include lawncare including specialized golf greens, cultivation, fertilization, and irrigation. Flowers and bed maintenance, repairing and maintenance of buildings/structures of 30 ac private estate.

Key Responsibilities • Hire and manage temporary/seasonal employees • Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.

• Lawn mowing and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

• Apply pesticide, fertilizer • Snow removal • Tree shrubs maintenance • Perform repairs and maintenance of equipment • Project management • Maintain expenses and contracts with outside contractors • Interact with owners and family members • Special projects: Seasonal/Holiday decorations, other Successful candidate must be a hands-on working manager, capable of managing others and projects to successful completion, have an eye for 5-star quality, demand perfection, detail and results oriented and the ability to work independently and self manage.

Mail resumes to: laura.miller@heartlandfpg.com

WORK HERE. BE HAPPY. Who are Clarity Care Givers?

We are the premier Personal Services Agency serving elders across Central Indiana.

And, we are an amazing place to work!

Are you compassionate? Are you service-and detail-oriented? Do you have a heart of service?

If you have these qualities, and caring for elders is your passion or could be your passion-please send your resume’ to: apply@claritycaregivers.com or call Amber and Suzanne at 317.774.0074, Option 3.

Clarity Care Givers offers our Caregivers a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on strong connections, exceptional pay, flexible scheduling, an IRA, and caregiver recognition, to name a few.

Come to Clarity Care Givers, LLC Trusted, Requested - Preferred

Apply Online: www.debrand.com/employment Part-time tax Preparer needed for upcoming tax season.

We offer a laid-back work environment with flexible hours.

There is the possibility of some remote work, if desired.

A degree in accounting or related field OR individual tax preparation experience required. Prior knowledge of Lacerte tax software would be a plus but is not required.

Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be customer service oriented.

Job Opportunities Include But Are Not Limited To...

Please email resumes to admin@fisherscpa.com

•Packaging, serving and selling worldclass gourmet chocolates

OPERATIONS MANAGER

•Customer service

Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

•Shop key holder •Making artisan ice cream sundaes

We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

•Making hot drinks w/ real chocolate

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required.

To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

Part-Time Availability!

DeBrand is located at The Shops at River Crossing, next to The Fashion Mall!

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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN NEEDED

Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

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