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Former Clay MS employee accused of misappropriating more than $200K By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A State Board of Accounts investigation concluded a former Clay Middle School employee misappropriated thousands of dollars from the school EDUCATION between 2016 and 2021. The employee, identified in the SBOA report as Aletta Nowlin, worked as an administrative assistant at Clay Middle School from July 2012 until her termination in 2021. She also served as the building treasurer. The report states that Nowlin’s actions cost CCS nearly $224,000 through unauthorized credit card purchases, unaccounted funds, late fees and other costs. CCS Director of Community Relations Emily Bauer said CCS provided the Indiana State Police with results of the audit for investigation. Current has reached out to ISP for additional information on the investigation and whether criminal charges will be filed. Nowlin did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to an email sent Oct. 18 by the
school district to community members, CCS reported financial irregularities it discovered to the SBOA two years ago, which led to the investigation. “It is disappointing to find out that any employee of a school system has taken money and while we are limited in discussing the case due to it being an ongoing investigation, we want to assure our families that we have increased staff training and implementation of internal controls across the district to prevent future incidents,” the email stated. According to the audit report, which was released in March 2022, the SBOA found that between 2017 and 2020 there were 93 instances involving Clay Middle School where athletic events occurred and corresponding gate collections were not receipted or deposited. It discovered nearly 50 concessions proceeds that also were not receipted or deposited. During the COVID-19 pandemic, none of the gate collections or concessions at 21 athletic events were receipted or deposited. The audit concluded $73,558 related to these events was not accounted for.
The report also states that more than $58,000 was not deposited in relation to non-athletic extracurricular activities during the investigation period. An additional $18,976 was collected but not accounted for tied to field trips and fundraisers. Nowlin is accused of using a school credit card to spend nearly $54,000 on unauthorized purchases that included gift cards, gasoline, groceries, clothes, household items, jewelry and more. CCS officially responded to the SBOA regarding the audit report on March 30, 2022, through a letter from Associate Superintendent Roger McMichael, who oversees district finances. “Through this audit process it was determined compliance of internal controls and lack of oversight were the major deficiencies,” McMichael stated. “As a response, formal training has been conducted with all necessary staff to ensure understanding of the internal controls.” The letter also states that CCS would schedule periodic audits for additional oversight.
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From left, essay contest winners Lija Kuhn, Sofia-Alexandra Colon and Samantha Simmons. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Christkindlmarkt)
Christkind essay contest winners — The Christkindlmarkt selection committee has named the winners for the 2023 Carmel Christkindlmarkt Christkind essay contest. The first-place winner and recip-
ient of the $1,000 scholarship is Sofia-Alexandra Colon, a 2019 graduate of Carmel High School. She graduated from Adrian College in 2023 and is attending the University of Indianapolis studying for her doctorate degree in occupational therapy. The second-place winner and recipient of the $500 scholarship is CHS student Samantha Simmons. The third-place winner and recipient of the $250 scholarship is Lija Kuhn, a student at Zionsville Community High School. Visitors can meet the Christkind at the Christkindlmarkt throughout the season, beginning on the market’s opening day, Nov. 18. Carmel trick-or-treating hours — Official trick-or-treating hours in Carmel are from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Homes welcoming
trick-or-treaters should have the front porch lights illuminated. Those who do not wish to participate, or run out of candy, should turn porch lights off. Great Pumpkin Sale — The inaugural St. Christopher’s Great Pumpkin Sale runs through Oct. 31, with more than 1,000 pumpkins of various sizes and prices available. Proceeds benefit the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. Prices for pumpkins run from $4 to $50. Hours of operation are noon to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The sale is at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 1402 W. Main St. in Carmel. Learn more, and see a schedule of special events, at stchristopherspumpkinfestival.com.
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Budget approved, rate capped By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council on Oct. 16 unanimously approved the 2024 budget and a resolution capping the CITY NEWS property tax rate at its current level. With a new mayor set to take office in January 2024, the nearly $209 million budget is similar to the one approved for 2023. It includes a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for city employees and funds to hire five additional police officers. The 2024 budget is the final one proposed by Mayor Jim Brainard, who will leave office Dec. 31 when his seventh term comes to an end. Councilor Adam Aasen described the 2024 budget as “strong” and said it “starts a good path for our next mayor.” The only amendment the council made to the proposed budget was to remove $100,000 to open a second All Things Carmel store in the Carmel Clay History Museum, which is under construction at Monon Boulevard and 1st St. SW. Councilor Tim Hannon proposed the
amendment. He said he would like the next administration to review the finances and operations of the existing All Things Carmel store on Main Street before the city commits to providing funds for another location. Later in the meeting, the council approved a resolution directing the Department of Local Government Finance, which reviews municipal budgets and sets tax rates accordingly, to not set a tax rate higher than the existing rate of 78.77 cents per $100 of assessed property value. The resolution as proposed also authorized an appeal to the DGLF to increase the city’s property tax levy, or the amount of taxes it is permitted to collect, to cover a shortfall in projected local income tax dollars caused by a state law diverting some of the funds Carmel expected to receive to Fishers through 2026. Curt Coonrod, a financial consultant for the City of Carmel, said the appeal, if approved by the DLGF, could lead to the city’s tax rate rising above the current rate. The council amended the resolution to direct the DLGF to not raise the city’s rate beyond 78.77 cents per $100 of assessed property value even if the appeal is approved.
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Noblesville girls soccer team’s senior captain excels as leader By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School senior Sydney Elliott takes her role as leader on the girls soccer team very seriously. “As a senior captain this year, Sydney has flourished in the role because she builds others up, and by doing so, she allows her teamElliott mates to see that they are able to reach heights they may not have thought they could without her encouragement,” Millers coach Mike Brady said. “While Sydney has played an important role for the Millers on the field the past two years, she has always put her teammates first, and she understands what it means to be both a good teammate and a good person.” Entering the Oct. 21 Class 3A semistate, Elliott has seven goals and four assists for the 3A No. 3 Millers. She plays an outside forward spot. Junior Meredith Tippner had a team-high 22 goals. This is Elliott’s second year playing var-
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Favorite movie: Any Marvel movie Favorite athlete: Alyssa Thompson Favorite subject: Science Favorite musician: Bruno Mars sity. She started for the 3A state championship team last season. Noblesville also won state titles in 2019 and 2020. “One of the key things has been communication with each other,” Elliott said. “This is a fairly young team, especially compared to last year. I think we lost seven of our 11 starters (to graduation). It took a lot of adjusting. At one point, our coach sat us down in the locker room about halfway through the season and told us we needed to be a team and be there for each other.
Sydney Elliott, holding the sectional championship trophy, has been a key contributor to the Noblesville High School girls soccer team’s success. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Elliott)
From that point, it has felt like a whole new team.” Elliott said players support each other on and off the field. “She truly defines what a student-athlete is. She’s all business at training and in
games, and that’s how she is in the classroom and in her other extracurricular activities as well,” Brady said. “As we all talk about, if you’re going to spend time doing something, give it your (best) absolute effort, and Sydney does.” Elliott said her biggest improvement this season on the field has been her confidence. “My position involves 1-versus-1 situations, and I just need to have confidence in myself to beat a player,” she said. Elliott, who plays for Indy Premier Soccer Club, started playing soccer at an early age. She briefly tried other sports but soccer has always been her main concentration. She does serve as a dance captain for New Dimension, the high school’s all-female show choir. “Dance captain is like the biggest leadership role in that group of 60 girls,” she said. Elliott plans to play soccer in college for a small school. “I love playing the game,” she said. “I want to play and not necessarily sit on the bench for a couple of years, so I’m looking at schools where I can hopefully get on the field and make an impact right away.”
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The Carmel High School boys tennis team displays the state championship trophy. (IHSAA photo courtesy of Double Edge Media)
Title win an ‘unforgettable moment’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School junior Rocky Li considered this a case of redemption. Li got the clinching third TENNIS point at No. 2 singles in the No. 1 Greyhounds’ 3-2 victory over No. 2 Columbus North Oct. 14 in the IHSAA boys tennis state championship at DePauw University’s indoor courts in Greencastle. Carmel finished with a 27-0 record. “Being the decider and clinching the point this year was huge to me,” Li said. “I was actually the person to lose the final point that knocked us out of the state tournament last year, so finally winning and bringing the trophy back home was an unforgettable moment.” Li said it was sweeter than winning the state title as a freshman. The Greyhounds lost to West Lafayette Harrison 3-2 in the regional final last year. Carmel had previously captured six consecutive state titles. “Being able to finally show my worth and effort on the court was a sensation I could never forget,” said Li, who defeated Columbus North’s Parth Shah 6-3, 6-1. Carmel defeated defending state champion and third-ranked North Central 4-1 in the state quarterfinals Oct. 13 at CHS. Rain then forced the semifinals and final matches to move after a wait during rain at North Central High School. CHS began play after Columbus North edged No. 8 Jasper 3-2 in the opening semifinal. Carmel topped No. 6 Culver 4-1, with the only loss coming at No. 1 singles. CHS sophomore Wesley Worobel topped Columbus North’s Austin Clark 6-0, 6-2. The No. 2 doubles team of freshmen David Liu and Grant Mu won the third point, topping
Michael Crossman and Yoki Murabayashi 6-2, 6-1. North’s Hank Lin topped senior Jonathan Yang 6-0, 6-1 at No. 1 singles. Carmel junior Michael Bao and senior Braedon McIntyre suffered their first loss of the season, falling to Anvay Atram and Amrit Kar 6–3, 7-5 at No. 1 doubles. Yang earned the Mental Attitude Award for boys tennis.
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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School senior captain Danny Ward’s dedication to the Unified flag football program was FLAG FOOTBALL rewarded. Carmel beat DeKalb 68-45 Oct. 14 at Westfield’s Grand Park to capture the school’s first IHSAA Unified state championship. “Winning the state championship was the perfect ending to the season because I know how much it means to our athletes to be on a championship winning team,” Ward said. “Additionally, winning means a lot to the parents, because the Unified community is a safe space for their kids to have fun and to make friends, and the championship is a memory that will be cemented into their lives.” Unified Sports, a trademarked program of Special Olympics, Inc., promotes sports training and competition for teams that include people with and without intellectual disabilities. The players with intellectual disabilities are the athletes and those without are called their partners. Carmel coach Jamie Stephen said the key
The Carmel High School Unified flag football celebrates its state title. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)
was having a great group of seniors, led by three captains, including Ward, Samuel Anderson and Brayton Gray. “Three of the captains started together in 2020, and they brought all their friends and built the team to what it is today,” she said. Anderson said it was cool to secure the first Unified title for the Greyhounds. “Now we have made our mark and have a state trophy hanging on the wall at school,” Anderson said. “But it’s really more than the win itself. We are making lifelong friendships and memories. It’s important that inclusion doesn’t stop at graduation. We have former athletes (and partners) who regularly come to the games and root us on. They’re always going to be part of the team. That’s winning.”
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Schaibley to retire from legislature By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com State Rep. Donna Schaibley announced Oct. 12 that she will retire from the legislature when her term ends in POLITICS 2024. The Republican from Carmel represents District 24, which includes parts of Hamilton and Boone counties. “My service in the General Assembly has truly been a privilege, and I want to Schaibley thank my constituents for giving me the opportunity to represent them,” Schaibley stated. “During my time in the legislature, we’ve made strong progress in lowering the cost of health care for employers and patients, as well as infusing much-needed transparency and accountability in the health care marketplace. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of House District 24 through the end of my term.” Schaibley, vice chair of the House Public Health Committee, was elected to the legislature in 2014. She recently authored House Enrolled Act 1004, which aims to improve health care price transparency and lower costs, and in 2020 she wrote legislation creating the All Payer Claims Database. Legislation she authored aimed to increase protection for rape victims. Schaibley and her husband, John, live in Carmel. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. She is a graduate of Purdue University.
DISPATCHES Summer interns recognized — U.S. Sen. Todd Young recently recognized Hoosier students who participated in the summer internship program in his Indiana offices, including Adam Spensley, a Carmel resident attending Purdue University. The students assisted with daily activities and special projects related to legislation, communications, and constituent services. Students interested in applying for the internship program can learn more by calling 202-224-5623.
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Engling announces candidacy for District 5 congressional seat By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Max Engling announced Oct. 17 that he is running as a Republican to represent Indiana’s 5th Congressional POLITICS District. Rep. Victoria Spartz has announced that she is not seeking reelection to that district, which comprises Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Grant and Tipton counties, and part of Howard County. In an announcement from his campaign headquarters, listed as PO Box 2151 in Noblesville, Engling stated that the country is on the wrong track and “we need an unabashed fighter who can stop the Democrats and help restore our country.” The announcement stated that Engling, 36, graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, worked for an HVAC business and volunteered with the Republican Party on campaigns in Indiana. He later interned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and eventually became a full-
Max Engling and his wife, Kelcey. (Photo courtesy of the Max Engling for Indiana Facebook page)
time member services director for recently ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California. According to Legistorm, an online Congressional database, Engling now works as member services director for Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina. His congressional employment began in 2013 with Republican Rep. Dan Lungren of California. He also worked for Republicans Candice Miller of Michigan and Rodney Davis of Illinois. According to his campaign headquarters, Engling resides in Fishers. The announcement stated that he met his wife, Kelcey, in Muncie, and they were married in Cicero.
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Political parties deny involvement in text message By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Republican Party and the Indiana Democratic Party both deny any involvement in a text POLITICS message some residents of central Indiana received Oct. 12 inviting them to a “Free Palestine Rally” at Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The text message states that it’s from the “Progressive Democrats of Indiana” and reads that, “As Democrats, we need to stand together with our Palestinian brothers in this struggle for freedom.” The message also states that recipients can text “STOP” to end further messages. People who texted “stop” then received a confirmation that stated, “Hamilton County Republican GOP: You are now opted-out and will receive no further messages,” indicating that the message originated from the Hamilton County Republican Party. In a brief statement posted on its X account later in the evening on Oct. 12, the Hamilton County Republican Party stated that it “had absolutely nothing to do with a text campaign presented as the Progressive Democrats being circulated on social media today. We have been and will always be transparent in our messaging.” Mario Massillamany, chair of the Hamilton County Republican Party, reiterated in a telephone interview Oct. 13 that the organization did not pay for or issue the text. He said the message differs from the party’s usual texts, in particular the opt-out message. He said the group’s texts read “stop = end” and are not in all-caps. Massillamany aid he has a friend who is an investigator, and that friend is looking into the source of the text message. The Indiana Democratic Party also released a statement Oct. 12, attributed to Chair Mike Schmuhl. “Central Indiana voters reported receiving text messages today to attend a divisive rally that looked to be sent by a group affiliated with Indiana Democrats,” he stated. “Let me be clear: The Indiana Democratic Party did not send these messages, was not involved in any way, and we condemn the division they seek to create by targeting the Jewish community in their time of immense mourning from the brutal terror attacks by Hamas on Israel.”
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Students’ film earns award By Edward Redd news@currentincarmel.com Two Carmel High School students received the Women in History Award at the 2023 National History ACHIEVEMENT Day Contest awards ceremony for their documentary, “Janet Guthrie: Paving the Way for Women.” Juniors Annalise Taller and Alice Mayer said they grew up loving the Indianapolis 500 and wanted to learn more about the first woman to compete in the iconic race. “It started with Janet Guthrie breaking through and creating a frontier for future women in racing,” Taller said. The documentary chronicles Guthrie becoming the first woman to race in the Indy 500 in 1977 and her ninth-place finish the following year. It was the highest finish by a female driver until 2009, when Danica Patrick placed third. “Guthrie has a fascinating story,” Taller said. “It’s always cool to see women in history doing things that are pretty much unheard of.” Taller and Mayer received a cash prize
From left, Alice Mayer and Annalise Taller attend the National History Day contest awards ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Annalise Taller)
sponsored by the National Museum of Women’s History and National History Day medals. The awards ceremony was in June at the University of Maryland. They plan to compete in the contest again. National History Day gives students an opportunity to create historical projects based on a chosen theme each year. The 2023 theme was Frontiers in History. To watch the documentary, visit youtu.be/6pE5Ko6PETM.
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OBITUARIES Phyllis K. Darnell, age 85, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 12:35 P.M. Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Phyllis was born in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, February 4, 1938 to Richard and Ruth Grief. She was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary Academy and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, in Carmel, Indiana. She enjoyed traveling and will be remembered for her heart to serve others. Mrs. Darnell is survived by her daughters, Londa Thomas (Keith) of Urbana, Missouri and Jennifer Malone of Westfield, Indiana; her sons, Richard Darnell (Jean) of New Brighton, Minnesota and Dr. Christoper Darnell (Dr. Donna D’Souza) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; her sister, Marilyn Mayes (Michael) of Paducah; her brothers, Richard Grief (Lillie) of Paducah and Howard Grief of West Paducah; her grandchildren, Michelle Melone, Taylor
Dowden (Ha Tran), Jacob Melone, Abilena Thomas (Ethan); her great grandson, Emmett Melone. Mrs. Darnell was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Dick Darnell; her parents, Richard Thomas Grief and Ruth Ann Ballard Grief; her brother, David Michael Grief. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Rosary Chapel Catholic Church with Fr. Jude Okeoma officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation was held October 13, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to National Right To Life, PO Box 96498, Washington, DC 20077-7606. Share a memory or leave a message for the family at www.milnerandorr.com.
Margaret “Margot” Bacon, 80, of Carmel and Westfield, passed away October 6, 2023. Born September 22, 1943, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, Margot was the daughter of the late George Sidney and Kathleen (Tomlinson) Amesbury. Margot is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Wilfred “Wilf ” Bacon; her brother, Michael Amesbury; three children, Andrew (Diane Piroli) Bacon, Nicholas (Chrissy) Bacon, Joanne (Eric) Smith; seven grandchildren, Ian, Jarad, Tegan, Maggie, Darby, Fiona, and Garrett; five great grandsons, Malachi, Orion, Phoenix, Owen Wilfred, and Connor. Margot and Wilf immigrated to the United States in 1981. Margot had a variety of successful professions: florist, substitute elementary teacher, social worker, therapist, hospital chaplain, and hospital interpreter services coordinator. She was the Executive Director of Chrysalis, an Evansville, Indiana residential home for women recovering from addiction. Margot lived her life with enthusiasm, generosity, humor, and a love for all people, especially her family. She was an active
member of several bible study groups and church charities, primarily with Grace Church. She called herself a “social butterfly” and never knew a stranger. Margot was welcoming, loving, and her positive energy was infectious. She loved entertaining guests in her beautifully decorated, yet cozy and festive home. Margot and Wilf also loved to travel, especially back to England on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship. Margot’s Celebration of Life service is at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Grace Church, 5504 East 146th Street, Noblesville, Indiana. Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. and continue until the time of service. To celebrate Margot’s joie de vivre and honor her request, guests attending her Celebration of Life are asked to wear bright colors, preferably avoiding black. Fascinators and similar accessories are also encouraged. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Safe Families for Children’s Indianapolis Chapter or Shepherd Community Center of Indianapolis. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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Runner takes 3rd in Australian half-marathon By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com Carmel resident Mohan Ambaty has a clear goal in mind: compete in half marathons on every contiACHIEVEMENT nent. With his latest race completed, he has hit his stride with three continents marked off the list. In July, Ambaty took third place in the men’s category in the Australian Outback Half Marathon in Ayers Rock, Uluru, Australia, with a time of 1:59:30. “I have been trying for Australia since 2020, but due to COVID it was canceled and only able to open in 2023,” Ambaty said. “The main reason to complete the tough races at the beginning of my quest, as years pass, based on age these races will become much tougher to finish.” Ambaty previously completed half marathons at the Great Wall of China and Antarctica. He ran his first half marathon in India during his university days. Ambaty’s next race is in Africa. “I haven’t decided which race to run, but it will be one of the races in Entabeni Safari Conservancy or the remote village of Kimanjo, Kenya,” he said. When he completes his goal, he has another in mind. “I am already on a different quest to complete half marathons in all 50 states along with completion of all half marathon continents by 2026,” Ambaty said. “If I can’t complete half-marathons in all 50 states by 2026, I will continue any pending half-marathons to complete.”
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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For Courtney Shea Smith, launching her own photography business made sense for several reasons. In addition to her passion for capturing beautiful and precious moments with the click of a shutter, she knew it would be an enterprise she could continue on the move. Shea Smith loves to travel for location shoots, but as the wife of Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Braden Smith, she knew her husband’s NFL career could lead to frequent relocations. The couple met as students at Auburn University and knew early in their relationship they wanted to spend their lives together, Shea Smith said, wherever that took them. “I pretty much knew that I wasn’t going to be in Alabama, and I wanted to have a business that I could take with me if we were to move through multiple cities, and I’ve always wanted to travel,” Shea Smith said. “That was a huge part of why I wanted to pursue photography professionally.” Shea Smith, 27, formed Ninety Three Creative, named after the number she wore on her jersey as a catcher for the Auburn softball team, while still living in Alabama. She specializes in weddings shot on film and said she is “very intentional” in how many events she shoots so she can attend Colts games and spend time with her husband during the offseason. More recently, Shea Smith launched Courtney S. Studios, the branding she uses for her studio-based portrait work. At her Carmel studio, she specializes in maternity shoots. Smith isn’t officially part of the photography business, but Shea Smith said he has been crucial to its success, from giving her the confidence and space to pursue her dreams to more tangible efforts, like helping set up and tear down equipment when she needs a hand. “Braden is incredible. I cannot say enough about him,” Shea Smith said. “He has supported me from before Day One.” Smith said his wife “takes a lot of pride in her work.” “She spends countless hours on her craft,” he said. “It’s important to her, and she can deliver a quality product. She
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doesn’t take any shortcuts.” Many of Shea Smith’s shoots are destination weddings, and she has done recurring portrait sessions for several families of Colts players.
“It’s really fun to get to watch their families grow,” Shea Smith said. “To be a part of that is really, really special.” The Smith family is growing, too, as the couple is expecting their first child in January 2024. Shea Smith knows parenthood, like her husband’s career, will likely place limits on her photography business — for a time. But someday, she expects to devote more time and energy to her work. “When he’s retired (from the NFL), I’m excited to see how my business changes,” Shea Smith said. “I’ve had to put a little bit on the backburner for life, and that’s something that I would choose to do every single day. I wouldn’t do this any other way, but I’m excited to see what it looks like post-football.” Learn more about Shea Smith’s photography work at CreativeNinetyThree.com and CourtneySStudios.com. ON THE COVER: Courtney Shea Smith specializes in wedding photography through her business, Ninety Three Creative. (Photo by Sophie Kaye Photography)
The Indianapolis Colts are recognizing National Women’s Small Business Month throughout October by highlighting local female entrepreneurs with close ties to the team. Isabella Therien launched Zionsville-based I.T. Home Improvement after relocating to Central Indiana in 2021 with her boyfriend, Colts offensive lineman Will Fries. The finance major and Therien former basketball player at Loyola University Maryland started the company after spending a year working at a wealth management firm on the east coast — and realizing it wasn’t a good fit. “I realized it was just not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life,” said Therien, 24. “I just knew in my heart that I needed to find something with a little bit more flexibility, something that makes me happy at the end of the day. That’s what led me to I.T. Home Improvement.” I.T. Home Improvement has completed commercial and residential projects, Therien said, but going forward she plans to focus her efforts on home remodeling. Therien said she and her business partner, general contractor Emerzon Perez, aim to offer a “one-stop shop” for clients in north Indianapolis and surrounding areas. In addition to finding the work fulfilling, Therien enjoys being able to set her own schedule. “I love going to (Fries’) games. That’s something I look forward to every Sunday,” she said. “I don’t have any family (in Indiana), so I get to go home sometimes if I’m a little bit homesick and Will is on the road. I think it’s exactly what I needed.” Learn more at therienizzy.wixsite. com/website.
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“The proceeds from this event will help to continue funding events for families,” Baker said. “This is our first event for moms and female caregivers, and the goal is to (provide) community resources for all members of the family, not just the individuals receiving ABA therapy services.” LittleStar has centers in Carmel, Bloomington, Clarksville, West Lafayette and Newburgh. To register for the event, visit littlestaraba.org and click on the event page.
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Vaccines available — Kroger Health is offering vaccinations for flu, RSV and COVID-19 at Kroger grocery and Little Clinic locations, including in Carmel at 1217 S. Range Line Rd. and 10679 N. Michigan Rd. While customers can choose to walk-in to receive vaccines, they are also welcome to make an appointment. To learn more or to make an appointment, visit kroger.com/vaccinations. Blue Hope Bash — The Blue Hope Bash is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. in Carmel. The fundraiser for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will include a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment and dancing. Learn more and purchase tickets at bit.ly/3rxOQti.
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College planning, personalized By Tirzah Rowland news@currentincarmel.com The team of advisors at Class 101 in Carmel serve as advocates for families navigating the ever-changing landCLASS 1O1 scape of college planning through individual attention and expert knowledge. “It takes professional knowledge to traverse the process,” said Randy Stegemoller, Class 101 college advisor and owner. While navigating the college admissions process with their first child, Stegemoller and his wife, Kim, knew there had to be a better way. “We realized there is no one representing parents in this process.” Stegemoller said. A few years later they found Class 101, which is based in Lexington, Ky., and became the first franchise owners. They opened the Carmel location in January 2012 and relocated to 20 Executive Dr. in August 2022. Encouraged to begin the process in grade 9, students are assigned an advisor who will guide them and provide accountability through the details of test preparations,
Class 101 College Advisor and co-owner Alyssa Stegemoller, right, works with student Abinaya Ramjee. (Photo courtesy of Class 101)
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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel’s Market District’s fall celebration will soon return in full spirit. Carnifall will return for chilEVENTS dren from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 followed by a new event called Boos & Barrels, featuring bourbon tastings, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the store, 11505 Illinois St. It is the first time Carnifall has been held since 2019. “We did Carnifall until COVID, and then we had to stop doing the event,” said Laurie Campbell, who serves as the store’s Osteria restaurant general manager and the beer, wine and liquor buyer for Market District. “We decided it’s time to roll out the fun we used to have and create the excitement, basically for the children, during the Carnifall event.” Campbell said children receive a trick-ortreat bag and visit several stations. “All departments will be passing out candy throughout the store,” she said. There will be cakewalks, music, prizes and face painting.
Market District employees wear costumes during a previous Carnifall. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Campbell)
“It’s a fun experience for the kids to be able to enjoy themselves,” Campbell said. “All the employees will be in costumes, if they can as far as their job goes. We’re glad to have this for the Indianapolis area market again. It was fun for us to celebrate with the kids.” Boos & Barrels will feature four distilleries: Limestone Branch-Yellowstone, Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co, Log Still Distillery and Old 55. Representatives from the distilleries will provide information about the bourbons, and guests 21 and older can enjoy samples, bottle signings, music and food at the free event.
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Taylor committed to community Editor, As a former Carmel school board member, I had the privilege of serving on the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation board with Rich Taylor. His service on the parks board in several capacities has always been selfless and collaborative. He currently serves as parks board president and continues the fine work of making parks and recreation available at low cost to our community. Through this work, Rich has developed the skills needed to oversee city budgets, work with constituents to meet the needs of the
community and to clearly communicate the vision and long-term plans for the City of Carmel. What I seek in a city councilor is the ability to communicate, collaborate and make wise decisions that affect our community. I also want a city council that is transparent and of highest integrity. Rich Taylor is my choice for councilor at-large in the upcoming election. He is caring, honest and approachable. He will ensure the growth and prosperity of our city. Kathie Freed, Carmel
Irvine a superb city council candidate Editor, This letter constitutes a strong endorsement for Jessica Irvine, a superb candidate for Carmel City Council. As a longtime local resident, she is vested in the community, understands the challenges Carmel faces, and is willing to take on those challenges in order that Carmel continue to be a community that feels comfortable and livable to long-term residents. And likewise for newcomers who have been drawn here by Carmel’s many positives. She speaks extremely well, but more importantly, she listens, and will carry forward community concerns forcefully and
energetically but without malice toward those with whom she disagrees. Of particular note, she has been involved for quite some time now, ex-officio, with an issue that is of growing importance to a huge number of us: preserving Carmel greenspace. Specifically, she recently spoke eloquently to help stave off the destruction of over 2.5 acres of forested area at 96th Street and Haverstick Road. I’m convinced that she will engage with her constituents to effectively address the problems about which our community is most concerned. Gordon Goodwin, Carmel
Elected officials should listen to all Editor, In the recent mayoral debate, (Democratic candidate) Miles Nelson repeatedly mentioned the group Moms for Liberty. This seems to be the focal point of his campaign. Even the moderator’s questioning regarding the quote by Hitler was phrased in such a way that the hearer might think of the MFL group as pro-Hitler, when in fact MFL was using an extreme (bad) example of what could happen if the government were to control the minds of our children. I agree with Nelson and (Republican candidate) Sue Finkam that the Hitler quote was a very poor choice in making their point of “parents, you’d better pay attention.” Sadly, this warning is now being twisted by Nelson. I am of the philosophy “If you’re thinking it — say it — with charity.” They, like many groups these days, forgot the charity part.
I’d like to offer some advice to Nelson: Think about who you’re denouncing. I am sure you’ve witnessed a mother’s intuition or a mother’s protective nature. It is powerful! Moms have hearts that are fine-tuned toward protecting their children at all costs. As an elected official, you owe it to all moms to hear them out (assuming they’re speaking with charity). If you are trying to be a mayor to all of Carmel, it’s important to listen to positions that are different than your own. What keeps me up at night is Nelson’s extremism, disguised as “supporting our school system.” Although you claim to want to “keep the national culture wars out of our public schools,” it is the very cancel culture that I believe you want to bring to our schools and our city that needs to be denounced. Tom McHaffie, Carmel
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“It looks like this part of our site isn’t working right now. Please try again later. Thanks for your patience.” And ESSAY thank you very much for the customer service. Is there a telephone number to call? “We’re sorry, we cannot connect your call.” Click. Busy signal. The biggest bank in America doesn’t want to talk to us very much right now. Do they ever? Each month, we are pushed, nudged and cajoled to use digital methods to communicate. Airlines, government, banks and many others extol the virtues of living a virtual life. Why would we waste paper when we could do it all online? Well, we might want to because paper tends to work. Holding a few dollars in our hand is always effective even when the credit card machine is “acting up” again. Sure, technology makes our world a better and more efficient place — in most cases, at least. But how can a reasonable person hedge against the growing pains of a technology filled with abundant
promise that it still hasn’t quite realized? Will the bank forgive a late payment because its website didn’t function as promised, or would it demand that we continue clicking refresh until the wee hours of the morning? Plug-in cars would overwhelm the current electrical grid — in large numbers, anyway. And AI assistants cannot figure out how to rebook us for a missed flight without putting our 3-year-old in a seat 17 rows behind us. Eventually, the technology will improve sufficiently to be reliable. In the meantime, should we jump in and endure the shortcomings (and significant risks) or drag our feet until the stability of the emerging platform is fully established? Should we agree to the push for new/green/improved or should we tell them all to “try again later?”
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Friends, I don’t know quite how this happened, but Halloween is nigh, and I am woefully unprepared. Normally by this week I would’ve had a yard full of HUMOR electrical hazards, including but not limited to a dozen lifesize animatronics, twice as many rigged extension cords, and at least a thousand orange twinkle lights that may or may not be for indoor use only. I would have already shocked myself a few times while attempting to upright a rain-soaked purple flood lamp and almost certainly knocked out power at least twice (this is what’s called, quite literally, “risking it for the biscuit,” and it’s non-negotiable when “the biscuit” means having the best decorated house in the neighborhood come October. Huzzah!). But regular readers will recall that life has been a bit crazy lately. Our youngest daughter returned home after five months of backpacking across Europe, and I discovered that a mischievous rodent has been (continues to be?) living in my minivan. Add in a cough-due-to-cold and the unpleasant side effects of a combo flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, and it’s really no wonder that I haven’t found the energy to fulfill my
“I will probably spend 20-plus hours hauling stuff from our basement storage room of terror, arranging the macabre tableaus, and then reconfiguring everything after dumb Mother Nature summons gale force winds to throw Pennywise into Soul Sucker.” – DANIELLE WILSON destiny as an amateur set designer, ala Tim Burton. And it does take energy. I will probably spend 20-plus hours hauling stuff from our basement storage room of terror, arranging the macabre tableaus, and then reconfiguring everything after dumb Mother Nature summons gale force winds to throw Pennywise into Soul Sucker. It’s a constant cycle of prop upkeep and mild electrocutions. Will I pull it off? Of course. I’m Danielle goshdarn Wilson, and Halloween is nigh. The biscuit must be attained! Peace out.
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these dishes are.” “You will love them. Just Google them.” My sister, Linda, was at the CIA for about “I don’t want to Google my food. I have 15 years. Her work was very top secret. enough trouble digesting it.” By the way, the CIA here is Then I looked at the main courses. They HUMOR not the Central Intelligence are listed under Al Ha’esh, whatever that Agency; it was the Culinary means: Kebbeh, Jooeh, Chicken Bang Bang Institute of America. I mention my sister Shata, Toum, White Harissa, Charmoula and because later this month, the Wolfsies are Tomaca going on a family trip to New York City. “Don’t those all sound good?” Linda said. We will also visit my brother who, rumors “Yes, I had fun saying them, but I’m not have it, was once sure about eating investigated by the them.” other CIA. My sister was a “One of the slogans for the Linda is an excellittle disappointed appetizers was, “When lent cook. At least, I with my provincial assume she is, but attitude. She said you dip, we rip.” I had no the only thing she that when I come to idea what that meant. I has ever prepared New York, I should be is chicken parmigiaopen to new dining just know it doesn’t sound na, which is totally experiences. appetizing. Here were the awesome. She must “OK,” I said, examfirst few appetizers listed: know it, because she ining the menu once always makes way again. “I’ll try the Labneh, Jobneh, Baba Gee.” too much. She still Fish in a Cage.” (Yes, – DICK WOLFSIE that is actually a dish has portions in her freezer with labels on the menu.) like “Chicken Parm, summer of’2020” and “Great,” Linda said. “Trust me, I know the “Chicken Parm fall of 21.” If you came to owners of this restaurant from my cooking Linda’s home for dinner, you would enjoy school. The chef is a magician.” the meal … if you like leftovers. “She must be to hold water in a cage.” Linda was intent on finding some really The final category on the menu is The unique restaurants in Manhattan. So, the Mic Drop, a reference to the phrase that other day we got an email with a suggesconnotes a final significant achievement tion for our first dining out experience. The (in this case, the dessert), which is about restaurant is called Shukette, which speto be served. The item offered is a Tahini cializes in Middle Eastern food. When you Soft Serve. It is made with something see the menu, you’ll know in a second that called halva floss. I think I’ll pass on that it was definitely not Midwestern food. item. One of the slogans for the appetizers It sounds like something I would choke on. was, “When you dip, we rip.” I had no idea what that meant. I just know it doesn’t sound appetizing. Here were the first few Dick Wolfsie is an author, appetizers listed: Labneh, Jobneh, Baba columnist and speaker. Contact Gee. him at wolfsie@aol.com. Confused, I called my sister. “Linda, I have no idea what some of
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ATI to present ‘Greatest Hits Volume 2” By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Actors Theatre of Indiana’s new leadership team will have prominent roles in the 2023-24 season opener. MUSICAL Artistic Director Judy Fitzgerald, one of ATI’s three co-founders, and Darrin Murrell, associate artistic director, recreate roles in the “ATI’s Greatest Hits Volume 2” show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “We are performing numbers from ‘Nunsense,’ ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘Cabaret’ to ‘Sweeney Todd’ and more,” Fitzgerald said. “We are representing over 13 of ATI’s favorite shows. It is so exciting to have such an amazing mix of songs and performers from so many shows all in one night.” Cynthia Collins and Don Farrell, the other two ATI co-founders, resigned before this season. Collins has taken a position in Anderson University’s musical theater department but will appear in this revue. Farrell is pursuing other performing opportunities but said he expects to be involved with ATI in the future. Fitzgerald said other performers include Suzanne Stark, Kenny Shepard, Nathalie Cruz, Tim Hunt, Jill O’Malia, Emily Crowley Davis, Deborah Hill, Carol Worcel and Nathan Perry. ATI performed “Greatest Hits Volume 1” as a fundraiser in February. “It was such a smash that we brought back ‘Volume 2’ with all new hits,” Fitzgerald said. “Hard to believe that we are heading into our 19th year. With all of the shows under our belt, it’s hard to choose which songs to use. Looks like we will have plenty of great material left for next season.” Fitzgerald will sing “Not While I’m Around” from “Sweeney Todd” with her daughter, Lizzie Farrell. “I can’t think of anything better than that,” Fitzgerald said. This will mark Murrell’s second production as associate artistic director as he directed the Oct. 14 Lab Series reading of “The Liars Bench.” “This will be my first show at the Studio
BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Nov. 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET “David Ranalli’s Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young will present his “Broadway’s Jersey Boy” show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. ‘LEGENDS AND FAIRYTALES’ Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Legends and Fairytales” at 7 p.m. Oct. 2728 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org. ST. MARTIN I CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
ATI Associate Artistic Director Darrin Murrell will appear as Alfred P. Dolittle in a song from “My Fair Lady” in “ATI’s Greatest Hits Volume 2.” (Photo courtesy of ATI)
Theater in my new position, and it is quite fitting that it is a ‘Best of ATI’ collection,” Murrell said. “My interest in taking this new position and having the opportunity to share some of my experience in arts administration with ATI is rooted in my deep admiration and respect for the organization based on the positive experiences I have had here doing shows as an actor and director as well as the many amazing colleagues and collaborators I have worked with here over the years. Many of those shows and performers are part of this production, and I am thrilled to see those performances being brought back to life in this revue.” Murrell will revisit one of his favorite roles, Alfie Doolittle in “My Fair Lady,” singing ‘Get Me to the Church on Time.” Murrell and Fitzgerald will share co-hosting duties and sing a duet from “Gypsy.” Murrell is pleased that “Cabaret” is represented in the show. “I had the honor to play a role in that
production and remember it as a very meaningful experience,” he said. “I also have a major interest in new works and the Lab Series, so I am glad there will be a song from ‘Mr. Confidential,’ which made its way from the Lab Series to the main stage season (in the spring). While I was not in the ATI production of ‘Sweeney Todd,’ I got to see both the Studio Theater and Palladium versions of the show and have incredible memories of those performances. So, I am looking forward to hearing Judy’s reinterpretation of one of Mrs. Lovett’s songs.” Murrell said he has been involved as an actor or director in about a dozen shows at ATI in the past 10 years. Among the other shows he has performed in are “The Odd Couple,” “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” and “The Big Bang.” He also has directed several Lab Series productions as well as ‘A Comedy of Tenors’ and “Unnecessary Farce” in the main stage season. For more, visit atistage.org.
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DISPATCH ‘Art & Soul’ wins Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award — The 32nd Heartland International Film Festival, which concluded Oct. 15, announced the award-winning films that received more than $60,000 in cash prizes. The Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award went to “Art & Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel.” Geist resident Amy Pauszek is the executive producer of that film about the late Zionsville artist, and she also was honored with the inaugural The Spirit of Heartland Film Award for her enthusiasm and dedication to working with or promoting Heartland Film. The $2,000 Indiana Spotlight Award went to “Liminal: Indiana in the Anthropocene.” Rocky Walls, co-founder of Noblesville-based 12 Stars Media, is the executive producer of that film. The two $20,000 Grand Prizes were presented to “Simón” (Narrative Feature Grand Prize) and “We Dare to Dream” (Documentary Feature Grand Prize).
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Corbin to perform at Palladium By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Easton Corbin is known for his blend of traditional and modern country music. “For me, it’s about keeping CONCERT one foot in the traditional country songs with the modern and marrying those two, especially melodically,” Corbin said. “You’ve got to evolve as an artist to always stay fresh. It’s mostly uptempo stuff but we got a few ballads.” Corbin will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and George Jones are among his country heroes. “Even those guys took their music and evolved over the years,” Corbin said. “If you listen to early Merle Haggard songs, it’s different from what you would have heard from in the ‘80s versus something you heard from him in the ‘60s.” Corbin released an album about six months ago. “We have some brand-new singles we have from that record,” Corbin said. One of those songs is “Marry that Girl,”
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“I’ve always tried to appeal to as many people as possible, and that’s kind of held me back,” Zany said. “I don’t have a niche Stand-up comedian Bob Zany made his market. I make everyone laugh, young and debut on “The Gong Show” when he was 15. old, ethnicity groups, all that. I do my show “The first time I like I’m hosting a talk show. I’ve acCOMEDY performed in front tually pulled people up on the stage of anyone was on to interview.” national TV,” Zany said. “I’ve always Zany has appeared in more than done it wrong. You’ve heard of 1,000 TV shows. He appeared on garage bands. I was a bathroom “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon” for mirror comedian. I practiced my act 17 years, co-hosting for nine years. in the mirror and went on national His film credits include “Joe Dirt” Zany TV. I was rewarded for that by beand “The Informant,” playing the ing pulled off stage by a man dressed as attorney of Matt Damon’s character. a nun with a net. I tell that story on stage His “Zany Report” appears in several radio sometimes and tell them that, ‘You can’t markets. hurt me.’” “I do my take on the news,” Zany said. Zany returned to “The Gong Show” 10 Zany was a once-a-week regular on ‘The years later for a two-week stint as a celebBob and Tom Show” for 17 years and still rity judge. makes appearances. Zany will perform his comedy routine at “Stand-up is my bread and butter,” he 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28 at The Cat, 254 Veterans said. “Stand-up is my first thing, radio is Way, Carmel. Dave Dugan, a Carmel comemy second and acting is the third or fourth dian, will open the show. Zany and Dugan thing. The freedom of stand-up is you are have known each other for years from “The the writer, producer and director when you Bob and Tom Show” radio show and from are out there.” working in comedy clubs. For more, visit thecat.biz.
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Visiting Stratton-Porter’s Cabin at Wildflower Woods Commentary by Don Knebel Today, in our continuing visits to sites within driving distance of Indianapolis, we make the second stop at one TRAVEL of the homes of Gene Stratton-Porter, an under-appreciated Hoosier author and naturalist. Last week, we visited Limberlost Cabin, Stratton-Porter’s home near Limberlost Swamp in Geneva, Ind., built by her wealthy husband, Charles Porter. While
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there, she wrote and published successful novels, magazine articles and nature photographs, making her wealthy in her own right. After Limberlost Swamp was drained for commercial purposes, she purchased a 143-acre site along Sylvan Lake in Noble County, near where she had met her husband. She built a two-story house on the property, which she moved into in 1914. Mr. Porter remained at Limberlost Cabin, visiting her on weekends. The 14room house, which she named the Cabin at Wildflower Woods, featured a cedar-log
façade similar to the one on Limberlost Cabin, a huge indoor fireplace and a darkroom for developing her prize-winning photographs. She planted 14,000 trees and assorted wildflowers and shrubs on the surrounding property, creating her own wildlife sanctuary. The Cabin at Wildflower Woods attracted crowds of fans, causing her to move to California in 1920 for greater privacy. While in California, she established a company to produce silent films and built a 14-room vacation retreat on Catalina Island. She built a 22-room, 11,000-square-foot house on a hilltop in what became Bel Air, but died in a traffic accident in 1924, weeks before the house was completed and was buried on the grounds of the Cabin at Wildflower Woods. Stratton-Porter wrote 26 books, five selling more than 1 million copies. Eight of her novels became movies.
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