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Zionsville Community Schools made slight increases this year in the percentage EDUCATION of third- through eighth-grade students passing the English and math portions of the state’s standardized ILEARN test.

According to the Indiana Dept. of Education, 56.2 percent of Zionsville Community Schools students were found to be proficient in English and math. Zionsville students scored well above state averages.

Statewide, 2022 ILEARN results show 41.2 percent of students are proficient in English/language arts, and 39.4 percent meet that standard in math. In Zionsville, those totals are 66.6 percent and 66.3 percent, respectively.

“The Indiana Dept. of Education has publicly released the results of the 2021-2022 ILEARN state assessment given last spring. Overall, our ZCS students’ performance on these tests of grade-level standards remains strong relative to performance of students statewide,” Assistant Superintendent of Academics Kris Devereaux stated. “We believe our results reflect the combination of students who come to us well-prepared to learn, teachers who work hard daily to help students meet and exceed state standards, and parents who share as partners in our work to support learning. This is one of many data points we use to help inform how to best meet our students’ needs.”

In 2021, 54.3 percent of Zionsville students passed the English and math tests. Schools did not administer the test in 2020 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. In 2019, 64.8 percent of Zionsville students were found to be proficient in English and math.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Aleksandar Kovacevic didn’t mind beating the heat.

Although ATP Tour officials TENNIS would prefer an outdoor tennis tournament during this time of the year, the Rajeev Ram Foundation’s Indy Challenger was held at Pearson Automotive Tennis Club in Zionsville because a suitable outdoor venue wasn’t found for the ATP Challenger tournament.

“It was definitely the best week of my pro career,” said Kovacevic, a former University of Illinois player.

Yibing Wu saved six championship points to rally to beat Kovacevic 6-7 (12-10), 7-6 (15-13), 6-3 July 24 in the nearly 3-hour final. Wu, who earned $7,200 for the title, moved to No. 174 in the ATP rankings and is China’s highest-ranked player. Kovacevic, who earned $4,240, beat 2022 NCAA singles champion Ben Shelton in the semifinals.

Shelton plays for his father, Bryan Shelton, at the University of Florida. Ben’s mother is Lisa Witsken, the sister of Todd Witsken, an ATP pro from Carmel who died of brain

From left, Indy Challenger runner-up Aleksandar Kovacevic and champion Yibing Wu pause after the championship. (Photo by Larry Lawrence)

cancer in 1998. Todd Witsken’s son, Tyler, is a teaching pro at Pearson Tennis Club.

“The players said they like the break and the consistency of not worrying about heat and weather,” said Bob Bryant, a Carmel resident who served as tournament director. “It was probably one of the fastest surfaces they played on this year.”

Bryant, who was tournament director of ATP Tour’s Atlanta tournament for 2 1/2 years, has been involved with the Rajeev Ram Foundation since moving to Indianapolis in 2013 to become the 500 Festival chief executive officer. Ram, ranked No. 2 on the ATP Tour in doubles, is a 2002 Carmel High School graduate.

AN EXCEPTIONAL NEW SCHOOL OPTION FOR ZIONSVILLE AND CARMEL Advent Lutheran Church in Zionsville (11250 N Michigan Rd) is expanding its current preschool and kindergarten with the addition of a 1st and 2nd grade for the 2022-23 school year. Class begins Wednesday, August 24. A new grade will be added each year through 8th grade.

We embrace classical education, a time-tested approach and methodology that has produced the most brilliant men and women of our Western Civilization. Classical education is about training a child in wisdom, eloquence, and virtue. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.

Visit our Open House on Wednesday, Aug 3, at 6:30pm. Headmaster, Rev. Aaron Schultz, will give a presentation on classical education and what prospective parents can expect.

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Habitat Sartorial to present charity concert

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Habitat Sartorial provides donors with a little fashion boost.

The nonEVENT profit gifts the donor with a piece of clothing. The nonprofit, featuring fashion designs, was started in 2021 by 2019 Zionsville Community High School graduates Benson Tyler Benson, Jack Hidde, Edem Kabasa and Payne Vogtman. Benson attends Princeton University while Kabasa is at Franciscan University in Ohio. Hidde and Vogtman attend Indiana University.

Kabasa Habitat Sartorial will present a “By Indy, For Indy” concert from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis. Bands include Huckleberry Funk, Arboretum, Outer Limits and Henryd. All proceeds will be donated to Indianapolis charities that help the city’s homeless population.

This is the group’s first major fundraiser, designed to bring Indianapolis-area people from all backgrounds together to support music, fashion and charity, Vogtman said.

Habitat Sartorial will raise funds by selling apparel and through its website.

Benson said too many cities adopt anti-homeless policies that claim to make the city safer.

“Habitat Sartorial’s mission is to help provide support that helps lift the homeless up rather than kicking them down again.”

Benson said.

Material for the clothing is from companies that pay a fair wage.

“Having material sourced from a supply chain that pays all its constituents a fair wage is instrumental in being an ethical

and economically supportive business, rather than simply saying you are an ethical and economically supportive business, as many do,” Hidde said. “Using these materials is our biggest step in doing good for both our community and the world, and I feel that it isn’t something we advertise very heavily because we believe it should be expected by an apparel company, or any company with a supply chain, for Hidde that matter.”

Benson said it is one of the more basic moral decisions the organization could make as an apparel nonprofit.

“Unfortunately, there are many options in fashion Vogtman to purchase as cheaply as possible from companies who use exploitation to make as much profit as possible,” Benson said.

Kabasa said the most important aspect of charitable donations, in his opinion, is to ensure that the money donated will be used in a truly beneficial manner.

“If the charity selected demonstrates the majority of funds they receive directly benefit the cause at hand, I am confident in contributing,” he said.

Vogtman said the four friends created the nonprofit because they wanted to do something to give back.

“We are lucky to have grown up where we did, and the resources we were given growing up, thanks to our town and to our parents, have given us many opportunities,” Vogtman said. “Now, it’s only right that we create real change with our own time and money. Habitat Sartorial is the outlet we’ve designed to do so.”

For more, visit habitatsartorial.org/ tickets.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Zionsville conducts Arts in the Park — Arts in the Park is a celebration of a variety of different artistic expressions, mediums and talents in Zionsville. Hosted by the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Dept. throughout August, Arts in the Parks will bring a drum circle, yoga, martial arts, paint out and open mic to Mulberry Fields Park, 9645 Whitestown Rd. The events will be Bongo Boy at 2 p.m. Aug. 6, Art Meets Health at 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Park Paint Out at 1 p.m. Aug. 13 and an open mic 6 p.m. Aug. 16. Anyone interested in performing during open mic, email recreation@zionsville-in.gov.

Zionsville resident named to dean’s list — Grace Schubert, Zionsville, has been named to the Emory & Henry College Spring 2022 Dean’s list. To be named to the dean’s list, students must be a full time student and receive a 3.6 GPA for the semester.

Parks department launches new registration site — The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Dept. recently launched a new registration website in partnership with MyRec. The MyRec website is a one-stop digital platform where users can register for programs and summer camps, reserve a shelter and garden plot, purchase a membership to the Heritage Trail Dog Park, find volunteer opportunities, explore local parks and more. Users can create an account and start registering for programs by visiting zionsvillein.myrec. com. For questions or more information, email recreation@zionsville-in.gov.

ILADD offers free financial course — ILADD, Inc. (Independent Living for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities) is offering an event called Informational Seminar on Financial Planning: Trusts and the ARC Master Trust. It is a free informational meeting for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Speakers will include elder and special needs attorney Robert W. Fechtman and master trust assistant director Sarah Geis. The event will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak St. Register by emailing program.manager@iladdinc.org.

Mini-mini set for Aug. 21 – Registration is open for the 500 Festival’s mini-mini kids run. The event for children age 5 to 12 will take place Aug. 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Race distances range from a half mile to 3 miles, based on age and ability.

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Banana bread, again Commentary by Ward Degler It’s my wife’s fault. The reason we are about to have banana nut bread in the house again.

PLAIN TALK I like banana nut bread.

Really. A lot. So, every time I spotted two or three bananas turning brown on the kitchen counter, I’d pop open a couple packages of banana bread mix, pour out a little milk, crack a couple eggs, add nuts and pour the whole shebang into a couple loaf pans and bake.

That’s when my wife would roll her eyes, grit her teeth and beg me not to do it.

“If you make it, I will eat it,” she complained. “I’m trying to take pounds off, not put them on.”

I tried to explain that I would eat the bread and that she didn’t have to.

“If you make it, I will eat it,” she said, with emphasis on the word “will.”

Sadly, I have a memory problem. I forget things I don’t want to remember. Like not making banana nut bread, because if I do, my wife will eat it. Naturally, every time I forgot, I told her I would eat it and she didn’t have to.

“If you make it, I will eat it,” she said, biting down on the words.

And then everything changed. I got sick and lost 25 pounds. Doctors told my wife to feed me stuff that would help me regain the weight. Stuff like banana nut bread, of course.

“It’s all for you,” she said. “So you can put the weight back on.”

So today, there are packages of banana bread mix on the counter, nuts in the cabinet and milk and eggs in the fridge. The oven is ready to go at 400 degrees and the loaf pans are standing by.

And, oh, yeah, there are frozen bananas in the freezer waiting to be thawed. So, I’m in the kitchen, mixing, stirring and baking.

And when it’s done, I’m eating.

So my wife doesn’t have to, of course.

Even so, I think I heard her mumble, “If you make it, I will eat it.”

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife. He is the author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.”

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A near-death experience Commentary by Ward Degler I am recovering from a serious illness. At one point, I may have even gone through a near-death experience.

RECOVERY That is not a routine topic of conversation. I have talked with several people who have plunged to those depths of serious illness and emerged again, but not one of them has been willing to talk about it.

And now I understand why. There is something ethereal about the experience, other-worldly even, inexplicable.

A little background. In January, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer, preceded the previous October by a serious kidney problem. I began chemo and radiation for the cancer in the spring, and at the end of April, an infection was added to the mix and I was prescribed antibiotics and steroids.

Current in Zionsville columnist Ward Degler Three days after my final radiation treatspent several weeks in the hospital in June. ment in June, I was admitted to the hospital (Photo courtesy of Ward Degler) with a raging fever. Diagnoses that followed were 15 different ailments including pneuchoice. I had to choose either death or life. I monia, sepsis, anemia, respiratory failure remember yelling that I wanted to live. Desand a mild heart attack. perately, I wanted to live.

Doctors worked through my hours of At the moment of that decision, it seemed crisis, and in the early morning hours of the that God gave me an assignment. It includthird day, one of them declared to a daughed giving up my perceptions concerning ter, “end of life,” and said family should be my life — my sense of purpose — in favor of notified. his plans for me. I During this time, remember solemnThere is something ethereal I was incoherent ly accepting the and delirious. I don’t assignment. about the experience, otherknow whether I Beyond the worldly even, inexplicable. heard the doctor’s mental part of my – WARD DEGLER illness was the end of life declaration, but I went physical sickness. through the most astounding event I’ve Altogether, I spent 19 days in the hospital ever experienced. and another seven in rehab. I went through It was as though I could hear people a cataclysmic loss of physical strength, and talking and realized I was part of the cona complete loss of appetite. It took days of versation. Oddly, the conversation had noth- coaxing to get me to eat more than a couple ing to do with my illness. Rather, mundane bites of anything. things, the stuff of day-to-day chit chat.

I lost more weight and settled into a At one point I saw myself standing to mental and emotional fog that took weeks one side observing me lying in bed. I think to disperse. The main cause of my illness it’s called an out-of-body experience. Next, was kidney failure. A tumor in my bladder everything got bathed in a mystical light, hindering kidney function was removed in which grew brighter during the experience.

March, leaving scar tissue. After it was surWhen the light was at its brightest, I gically removed, radiation caused more scar was overwhelmed with emotion so intense tissue, completely blocking the kidney. Both I panicked. My wife and daughter told me urine and medications backed up into the later I kept telling them that I had died. Apkidney causing the traumatic illness. parently, I became so distraught during the I have been ill a few times over the years, night that the medical staff had to put me but I have never been as sick as this, illness in restraints. which may have included a near-death The final part of the experience was the experience. sudden realization that I had to make a

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Hopwood moves forward with plans for winery, distillery and event center

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ron Hopwood’s dream has moved closer to reality.

Owner of Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville, Hopwood plans to build Hopwood Winery/Distillery Vineyard and Event Center on 16 acres on 2055 S. U.S. 421, corner of 421 and 200 South.

“We’ve already planted a couple of thousand vines there,” said Hopwood, who recently had permits approved to go ahead with the plans. “Now, we are moving forward with engineers and architects building a new winery in the middle of the property.”

The event center will be a little more than 9,000 square feet. Hopwood said it should be completed by late 2023. He said it should have an occupancy of 120 to 150 people.

“We’ll have indoor and outdoor wedding possibilities,” he said.

A barn on the property, which was built in 1840, will be renovated and made into a distillery.

“We’re going to make that really cool inside,” Hopwood said.

Hopwood Cellars Winery, which is approximately 1,400 square feet, opened 10 years ago on 12 E. Cedar St. A Zionsville resident, Hopwood said he began thinking about another site six years ago and found the property about three years ago.

“Although we get many from the local area, most of our business is tourism and we get most of our customers from 45 minutes away,” Hopwood said. “Many people traveling through the state will stop off at the winery and pick bottles of wine. We have about 33 different wines right now from dry to sweet. (At) our distillery, we have two bourbons and three whiskeys.”

Hopwood said he might expand to a few more products.

“We’re trying to focus on quality, not so much quantity,” he said.

Hopwood contracts with vineyards in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio for 80 percent of his supplies.

“We still will (have other sources) because the 16-acre vineyard still wouldn’t be enough to supply a winery,” he said.

“We’ll have some estate wines.”

Hopwood said as a family business, he is using its funds to pay architects and engineers to keep moving forward.

A rendering of Hopwood Winery/Distillery Vineyard and Event Center. (Rendering courtesy of Ron Hopwood)

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“He’s done such a nice job with that property and with the distillery,” Gutwein said. “I hope it turns into something really fantastic for him.”

Gutwein, who has lived in Zionsville for 7 1/2 years, said people are always looking for leisure venues.

“Having another option in Boone County is so critical to the growth and what people are looking for if they want to stop and spend their money locally,” Gutwein said. “People love wineries, and the ambience Ron has already established in his place is going to be fantastic for people to enjoy themselves in a vineyard-type setting. He has lots of followers from Hopwood Cellars. I think this will help grow that following. People love to shop locally. People love to drink local wines. When they have another option besides his winery and distilled products, now they can have an event at his place. That is going to become incredibly popular.”

Gutwein said Hopwood is a staple of the community.

“People look at what he has been able to do in the downtown business district,” she said. “This is another addition to his growing portfolio of really successful products and placement.”

Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allyson Gutwein said she can’t wait to see what Hopwood does with the new space.

ON THE COVER: Ron Hopwood plans to build a winery, distillery, vineyard and event center on 16 acres on 2055 S. U.S. 421. (Photo courtesy of Ron Hopwood)

Ron Hopwood is the owner of Hopwood Cellars Winery in Zionsville. (Photo courtesy of Ron Hopwood)

Hopwood said if anyone is interested in investing, he is open to discussion.

For more, visit hopwoodcellars.com.

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HUMOR

Redefining ‘ghost’

Wouldn’t it be nice?

Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Ask any person under the age of 30 about Urban Dictionary and you are likely to get a smile before the answer.

Like its Noah Webster predecessor, the “dictionary” teaches us the definition of those words we encounter of which we don’t have an immediate or complete understanding. Unlike these earlier editions (the word “dictionary” is reputed to have been first coined in 1220 in England), this contemporary, online-only version tasks itself largely with explaining the subculture slag of the American variety of the language. Sometimes offensive and often amusing, the crowdsourced definitions help to make sense of the overused jargon of the hip and trendy among us.

Although the now-outdated vernacular seems quaint to us today, the need to understand what someone else is attempting to communicate hasn’t changed much. As we move further through this summer season, we are alltoo familiar with certain headlines, such as historic inflation, unprecedented employment and rising interest rates that do not require explanation. But things like “The Great Resignation” and human “ghosting” are not so familiar. The latter is the case of friends or colleagues of long or short tenure disappearing without notice. The most mature of the lot might send an email or stick a Post-it Note to their monitor: “I’m outta here.”

What? Why? Are they OK? Suicide rates have remained highly elevated, some presume as a residual of the pandemic. When we are ghosted unexpectedly, do we have any obligation to check on the newly self-identified apparition? In a world before virtual relationships, it was harder for the unfriendly “ghost” to disappear without responsibility. Now, the burden is left to others to figure it out.

You may recall that I’ve been doing some therapy to help me like people again, everyone from stupid idiot drivers to my beloved immediate family. For a host of reasons, I’ve been experiencing an unusual amount of anxiety and anger that is not only unhealthy but also kind of a drag. I don’t want to constantly snipe at my kids. I don’t want to shout f-bombs at passing truckers. I don’t want to lie awake plotting my husband Doo’s demise while suffering his godforsaken snoring.

Anyhoo, one The technique of the tools doesn’t always work, I’m learning to but I have noticed use is a relaan uptick in my tively simple happiness level. but powerful – DANIELLE WILSON phrase that essentially forces me into a less fear-based mindset.

When I start to feel irritated or panicked, I say, “It would be nice if …” Something about reframing my thoughts through this particular lens allows me to let go of the negativity, sort of a “Jesus take the wheel” or “inshallah” mantra.

For example, when an 18-wheeler decides to block both lanes in a zipper merge, preventing me from rightfully driving until the actual merge site, 2 fricking miles down the road, I whisper, “It would be nice if this idiot stayed to the left, but I’ll be OK if he doesn’t.” Or when Doo’s nasal antics have my blood pressure soaring for the third consecutive night, I repeat, “It would be nice if Doo could breathe properly so I could sleep, but I’ll push through tomorrow, regardless.”

The technique doesn’t always work, but I have noticed an uptick in my happiness level, and more important, I’m beginning to like people again. It would be nice if this continues!

Peace out.

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

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You’re not the boss of me, OK? Commentary by Dick Wolfsie My men’s group had a discussion about who was the boss in our homes. Many attendees had never thought HUMOR about it and didn’t know how to respond. I told them I was sure I was the boss, but I would check with my wife to see if she agreed.

I do something that may reveal I’m not the boss. Whenever I share with my wife what my plans are, I follow with, “OK?” “Mary Ellen, I’m going to take a shower, OK?” Why have I formed this as a question? Am I asking for permission?

When I was single, I took a shower anytime I wanted; I didn’t need to inform anyone. I could just do it … unless I hadn’t paid the water bill. Why do I need consent now?

In all fairness, my wife has never said, “No, I don’t want you to take a shower,” but occasionally she’ll say, “Don’t use all the hot water.” One morning, she remarked, “It’s about time,” which really got my attention.

Last Tuesday, I said, “I’m going to the drug store, OK?” “Sure. While you’re there, get a bottle of my shampoo and pick up my prescription refill. I also need a L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara, black/brown color.” Any man who can find that earns an A-OK. Yesterday I announced, “I’m going for a walk, OK?” I knew Mary Ellen would have no objection but phrasing it as a question gave her the option to add, “That’s fine, but be sure to bring your water bottle, don’t

track in any mud when you get back, and don’t walk in the middle of the street. The neighbors are complaining about having to swerve around you.”

Is ending with “OK?” a subconscious need for approval in whatever I do? I wish I had just said, “Mary Ellen, I’m going for a walk.”

I tried that this afternoon. Here’s what she said: “That’s fine, but be sure to bring your water bottle, don’t track in any mud when you get back, and don’t walk in the middle of the street. The neighbors are complaining about having to swerve around you.”

So much for that theory.

Mary Ellen may be the boss, after all. She handles all our investments, medical policies, landscaping choices, barbequing, our automatic sprinkler – DICK WOLFSIE system and home security issues, just to name a few of her responsibilities.

Oil changes for both of our cars are my department. That, along with doing the dishes, pretty much sums up my obligations in the Wolfsie household. As you can tell, I don’t do very much. But in all fairness, Mary Ellen won’t let me do more.

After admitting to all of this, starting now I am going to be more assertive in all my conversations and more confident in my decisions, OK?

Is ending with “OK?” a subconscious need for approval in whatever I do? I wish I had just said, “Mary Ellen, I’m going for a walk.”

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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ized that I needed a career that was more involved in patient care and pharmacy was not going to provide that. I chose radiation The Indiana Donor Network Foundation therapy because I would be able to have has selected Emily Humphrey, Whitestown, a more one-on-one connection with the for a $2,500 scholarpatients while also making a huge AWARD ship. Humphrey, the difference in their lives.” sister of an organ doHumphrey has seen the profound nor, will use the scholarship to help impact that organ/tissue donation with her college studies. can have, and she recommends that “The scholarship will help signifipeople look into signing up to be cantly with allowing me to focus organ/tissue donors if they want to primarily on studying and not havand are able.

Humphrey ing to worry how I will pay for the “My recommendation to anyone semester,” Humphrey said. “It has given me looking to become an organ/tissue donor a head start on being financially prepared is that it is super easy,” Humphrey said. for the remainder of school.”

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Carmel Community Players’ show depicts explorer’s unbelievable journey

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, the Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont,” will likely THEATER leave audiences guessing.

The show follows the reported exploits of a Swiss explorer, whose real name was Henri Louis Grin. He began writing about the adventures in Australia in a British periodical in 1898. Earl Campbell plays Louis de Rougemont in Carmel Community Players’ “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment” in the Aug. 12 to 21 presentation at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

“It’s based on the true story of a man, who was an imposter,” Campbell said. “He created a story where he had gone to all these fantastical adventures. He became a Victorian sensation, and his story was then debunked, but then in turn was supported by people who said an octopus can be this big and you can ride a sea turtle.”

Carmel resident Vickie Phipps, who plays several roles, said the play raises some questions.

“It gets you thinking how we idolize our actors or famous people, and we love to tear them down,” Phipps said. “You walk away wondering, did it happen to him, or did he make it up? Are we fools for believing him? Or do we just appreciate a fun story?”

Campbell said it’s a physical role with a lot of movement, so he has had to work on his stamina. Campbell said he started memorizing lines in early June.

“I’ve been in productions where I’ve been on stage the whole time,” he said.

“I’ve never had the demands of this kind of role.”

Campbell, a Noblesville resident, has been waiting two years to portray the character. The show was originally set for the summer of 2020 but was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The play is directed by CCP board president Lori Raffel.

“I’ve worked with Lori several times,”

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“Shipwrecked!” cast members rehearse a song, in front, Joe Aiello, middle row, Earl Campbell, Tom Smith, Jayda Glynn, Margot Everitt, and Hannah Janowicz; and in back, Vickie Phipps. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Campbell said. “Lori asked if I would be interested in auditioning. I looked at (the role) and it scared me because it was so big. The reason I took it is for the challenge of it. When you put yourself out there, it makes you feel more alive.”

The play has long been one of Raffel’s favorites.

“Even though it’s a Donald Marguiles piece, many people haven’t heard of the show, but we did it at the Phoenix (Theatre) when I was there about 10 years ago and it holds a place in my heart,” she said. “Bryan Fonseca directed, and Chuck Goade starred. I did sound. I volunteered to be house manager for the entire run (four weekends, 20 shows), so that I could watch every single performance.”

Carmel resident Phipps was added to the show when a cast member had to drop out when rehearsals began.

“I’m trying to catch up,” said Phipps, who plays eight different roles. “It’s a lot because there are so many different

characters and accents. This is the first time I’ve done multiple roles like this. I’ve probably played two characters but nothing like this. I thought this would be a fun challenge for me. I’ve been studying them per person, not per scene.”

Among the characters she plays are Louis’ mother and a drunken male ship captain. This is her 37th show with CCP. Her husband, Rich, is vice president of the CCP board.

Joe Aiello, who also was slated to be in the show in 2020, plays several characters, including Bruno, the dog, for half the show, and Queen Victoria and a magazine publisher.

“It hurts,” Aiello said of being on his knees playing the dog. “But I have kneepads, so that’s a big help.”

The ensemble includes Hannah Janowicz, Noblesville; Tom Smith, Westfield; Margot Everitt, Indianapolis; and Jayda Glynn, Carmel.

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

Indy Shorts awards $30,000 in cash prizes editorial@youarecurrent.com The 2022 Indy Shorts International Film Festival presented by Heartland Film announced its award winners and presented more than $30,000 in cash prizes at its Awards Ceremony July 23 at Newfields In Indianapolis. The festival’s three grand prize-winning films, “Ousmane” (Jorge Camarotti, Canada), “Stranger at the Gate” (Joshua Seftel, USA) and “Black Slide” (Uri Lotan, Israel/UK), will receive Academy Award qualification in their respective categories and $5,000 in cash prizes.

Recent 2022 Emmy nominee Colman Domingo (“Euphoria”) was honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award at the event. Domingo’s short films, “New Moon” and “NORTH STAR,” won Audience Choice awards in the Animated and Narrative categories.

Indy Shorts is one of only 34 festivals in the world to have earned the special designation of being a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards.

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there, which is an autobiographical piece by Hancock.

GHDT’s “The Nutcracker” is set for Dec. 2-3 Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s 2022-23 at Pike Performing Arts Center. will be a season-long celebration of its 25The 2023 portion will open with “New year history.

World Dances” Feb. 11-26 in GHSCHEDULE “Our company is DT’s new black box theater — The known for many Florence — named after Hancock’s of our full-length contemporary balmother, Florence Marie Hancock, lets, but there is a rich and diverse who died in 2014. Hancock said he history of the company in the nuwas moved when a board member merous smaller repertoire pieces,” suggested the name.

GHDT Executive Artistic Director “My mother worked tirelessly and Hancock Gregory Hancock said. “The 25th sacrificed so the company could season seemed a perfect time to highlight survive and flourish,” Hancock said. “She works from the past that have shaped the would be thrilled to see this happening for direction and legacy of the company.” the company. We are working to create a The season opens with the “25th Season special performance space that is reflective Celebration,” set for 7 p.m. Aug. 26-27 at The of my mother’s passion for the arts and her Tarkington at the Center for the Performing belief in the transformative qualities of art.”

Arts in Carmel. The production, curated “Illumination” is set for April 7-8, sharing

by Hancock, links theatrical tales from Hancock’s collected works of faith. The throughout the dance company’s 25-year season will close June 9-10 with “Director’s history.

Choice,” featuring some of Hancock’s faThe season continues with “There’s No vorite pieces. Both productions are at The Place Like Home” Oct. 28-29 at The TarkTarkington. ington. The theme follows a Kansas boy’s For more, visit gregoryhancockdancethejourney to India with “The Wizard of Oz” atre.org.

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Bottom, from left, Haná Sobers, Nablus Sobers, Qudus Sobers, Ameenah Shams, Musa Sethi: middle, from left, Ghadir Tamimi, Nazig Ali, Malek Wanas, Nouran Amin, Mela Shakshir, Fatma, Hawa Russell; top row, from left: Abdelmalek Wanas, Mohamed Amin, Myrna Amin. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Lantern Islamic Theater group presents ‘Stories of Our Youth’

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“This is the first time many in the cast have acted,” he said. “However the play turns out, whether it’s remarkable or medioMohamed Amin wanted to share a play cre, I’m just so proud of this cast.” that many of his fellow Muslims could idenEventually, Amin would like Lantern Istify with. lamic Theater Company to host six THEATER ‘“Stories of our productions a year.

Youth’ explores Amin said he was involved in thethe complexities, awkwardness, ater at CHS but became more heavihardships and silver-linings of the ly involved in theater at IUPUI. journeys many Muslim youth face “I had a bigger leadership role growing up in the United States,” there than I did in Carmel,” Amin said Amin, who has written the play said. “I got to direct my own very Amin and will direct it. “These overtly sasmall play there.” tirical and comedic stories allow for genuine “It’s a good opportunity to participate in conversations on the personal and interpera community project,” Nouran said. “This sonal struggles of young Muslim people as gives Muslim youth (an opportunity) to exthey navigate to find their right place in this press a side of themselves they didn’t know world and in their faith.” they had. To me, it was a good opportunity This is the first play from Amin’s Lantern to step away from science and technical Islamic Theater Company. “Stories of our things and express myself in a different Youth” is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12-13 at Eman way.”

Schools, 11965 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. It is Malek Wanas, a fifth-grader at Riverside funded by Alhuda Foundation.

Intermediate School in Fishers, has acted in “I place some serious tones to it,” Amin school plays. said. “It’s family-friendly. I recommend it not “I like the moments where everyone is just to Muslim (attendees) but all.” communicating with each other,” Wanas Amin, a 2015 Carmel High School graduate said. who lives in Zionsville, said the theater is Haná Shatara Sobers, a Whitestown resiopen to anyone in the Indianapolis area. dent, joined the play because her 8-year-old “I started this company because I really son, Nablus, wanted to get into theater. Her have a passion for nonprofit community older son, Qudus, 11, also is in the play. theater,” he said. “I really want theater “It’s very real,” Shatara Sobers said of the to be accessible to all kinds of populaplay. “The scenes happen in our communitions. I wanted people of all ages, actors ty, but could be applicable to society as a especially.” whole.”

Amin said he received advice from profesFor tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/ sional scriptwriters. stories-of-our-youth-tickets-369657354097.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, award winning film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@ youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy visits Songbook showcase Where’s Amy attended the Songbook Academy showcase performances July 21 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Forty finalists performed. It was such a treat to go backstage and meet our local talented performers before they each sang. For more, visit TheSongbook.org. Front, from left, Songbook Academy finalists Sarah Warf (Carmel), Lauren Sciaudone (Westfield), Emmaline Colvin (Carmel). Back, from left, Great American Songbook Foundation Executive Director Chris Lewis (Carmel), finalists Seth Jacobsen (Carmel), Izzy Casciani (Zionsville) and Ayaan Abbasi (Carmel). (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Where’s Amy attends Indy Shorts

Where’s Amy attended the July 23 Heartland Indy Shorts International Film Festival.

Filmmakers Grant Alan Michael (Geist/McCordsville), left, with Rocky Walls (Noblesville).

Films from around the word premiered on the big screen, including some made by Carmel filmmakers and films tied to Carmel, Fishers, Geist/ McCordsville, Indianapolis and Zionsville. Actor Colman Domingo traveled from Los Angeles to accept the Heartland Pioneering Spirit Award.

Guests enjoyed a fantastic after-party on stage with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to see the award-winning, Academy Award-qualifying short films at Newfields in Indianapolis.

The Heartland International Film Festival will return with feature films October 6-16. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

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How to avoid ‘udder’ confusion Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I live in a house built around the year 1890. My neighborhood is called “Old Town,” for obvious reasons. The other day an area Realtor GRAMMAR GUY posted a photo of a house from the early 1900s side-by-side with a photo of the same house in 2022. One of the big differences (other than the house isn’t in black-and-white anymore) was the presence of shutters in the earlier photo contrasted with the unadorned windows today. I involuntarily shuddered.

This got me thinking about words we utter versus words we “udder.” You see, it’s easy to confuse -utter words with -udder words, as well as -atter and -adder words, but the difference between these words’ definitions is considerable.

Starting with my first example, a “shutter” is a movable cover for a window or camera. “Shudder,” on the other hand, is a tremble or convulsive movement caused by fear, horror or cold.

When it comes to “matter” and “madder,” getting the right spelling really does

matter. “Matter,” used as a verb, means to have significance. As a noun, “matter” is the physical stuff from which everything in the universe is made. “Madder” is a comparative form of the word “mad,” meaning “angry,” or in the slang sense, “mentally unstable.”

What about “latter” and “ladder”?

Starting with the “latter” (in this case it’s also the former), this word refers to the second item mentioned in a list of two things. Latter can also refer to something later in time. A “ladder” is an object with evenly spaced rungs that you climb.

Yes, spelling matters. When the cold air causes you to shudder, it’s time to close the shutters. Make sure to pay attention to -utter, -udder, -atter and -adder words so you don’t come across as utterly unintelligent.

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

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The flight path of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Penn. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A visit to Flight 93 Memorial: An inspiring tribute Commentary by Don Knebel Today, as we continue our road trip to and from Cape Cod, Mass., we visit the Flight 93 Memorial, an inspirTRAVEL ing tribute to the extraordinary heroism of 40 ordinary Americans.

At 8:42 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 left Newark, N.J., for San Francisco, carrying seven crewmembers and 37 passengers, including four al-Qaeda terrorists. At about 9:30 a.m., the terrorists killed or disabled the cockpit crew, took control of the aircraft and redirected it toward Washington, D.C., intending to attack the White House or the Capitol. The other passengers learned from cellphone calls that hijackers had crashed planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Just before 10 a.m., the passengers voted to retake control of Flight 93 in any way they could. A struggle ensued between the passengers and the armed hijackers. During the struggle, the plane, going 580 mph, crashed into an empty field near Shanksville, Penn., about 20 minutes flying time from Washington, D.C. The fuel-laden plane exploded on impact, disintegrating everyone onboard.

In 2002, Congress authorized a permanent memorial at the crash site. The first phase, dedicated on Sept. 10, 2011, features the Wall of Names, 40 8-foot-tall white marble panels, each containing the name of a hero of Flight 93. Visitors approach the Wall of Names on a long path that marks one end of the crash site, which includes a grove of hemlock trees damaged by the ex-

Visitor center at the Flight 93 Memorial.

Wall of Names at the Flight 93 Memorial.

plosion. The Wall of Names adjoins a black granite walkway aligned with the flight path. A ceremonial hemlock gate separates the walkway from a 17.5-ton boulder marking the point of impact. A visitor center, aligned with the flight path, opened on Sept.

10, 2015. A visit to the Flight 93 Memorial evokes powerful emotions, from sorrow to pride. If you are in the area, don’t miss it.

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.

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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.

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE! Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

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In celebration of back-to-school, Mercy Road Church Northwest will be hosting a community grill out filled with games and fun for the kids on Sunday, August 14th right after our 10:30am service.

Can’t make this event? No problem! Join us on Saturday, October 29th from 4-6pm for our annual Trunk-or-Treat event.