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Public Access Counselor: HEPL board members violated law By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The state Public Access Counselor issued an advisory opinion Oct. 5 that two former members of the LIBRARY Hamilton East Public Library Board violated the state’s Open Door Law when they met in a coffee shop in August with representatives of the board’s former law firm. A complaint was filed by Fishers resident Sara Arbuckle and focused on a meeting between former HEPL President Laura Alerding, former board member Ray Maddalone and representatives of the board’s former law firm, Barnes & Thornburg. Alerding’s appointed term on the board concluded at the end of August and she was not reappointed. Maddalone resigned from the board on Oct. 5, the day the advisory opinion was released. Public Access Counselor Luke Britt stated that in her complaint, Arbuckle said she witnessed Alerding and Maddalone “sitting down with the board attorneys in a local coffee shop to discuss, among other things, the transition of the board president from her role and other officer positions going forward. Notably, Maddalone

and Aldering constituted a majority of the HEPL Board’s ‘Nominating Committee.’” In its response to the complaint, the board contends that the meeting was not an Open Door violation because the two members did not constitute a majority of the board and that the discussion did not include Nominating Committee business. In his opinion, Britt said that for various reasons, it is unlikely that the coffee shop discussion did not include at least some discussion related to Nominating Committee business. “Consider the following: tensions on the board and in the community were exceedingly high in that moment,” Britt wrote. “Aldering’s ousting came just three days prior to the coffee shop meeting. Her official exit was to become effective the following week and the very next scheduled event was a Nominating Committee meeting where Maddalone and Aldering were to participate. The inference that the Nominating Committee conducted business on that day has not been overcome by HEPL’s summary denial. It may not have been the primary purpose of the meeting, and indeed other matters may have been discussed, but it would be naive for this office to conclude — based on the evidence

provided — that the officer slate was not discussed. Even if the two board members were disciplined enough to avoid discussing the matter of officers, the mere existence of the meeting only served to fuel speculation and rumor.” Britt states that it “strains credulity” that the purpose of the coffee-shop meeting was not at least in part to plan potential nominations. “Based on the foregoing, it is the opinion of this office that the coffee shop meeting violated the Open Door Law,” Britt stated. “The gathering was subject to the (Open Door Law) because it constituted a majority of the HEPL Nominating Committee taking official action on public business. This office recommends the HEPL board and all related committees act in accordance with the law and this opinion going forward.” In an emailed statement, new HEPL Board President Tiffanie Ditlevson said the board appreciates the opinion of the Public Access Counselor. “The HEPL Board of Trustees will participate in a full day of training on (Oct. 16), to include Open Door Law training,” she stated. “We will ensure we will follow both the law and spirit of the law as we work to serve the entire HEPL community.”

HEPL board secretary Ray Maddalone resigns By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

have accepted the resignation of Ray Maddalone from the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees. We thank him Hamilton East Public Library for his willingness to serve and are Board of Trustees Member Ray committed to identifying the best Maddalone has repossible replacement to ensure the LIBRARY signed his position, future success of the Fishers and according to an Oct. Noblesville libraries.” 6 statement from the Hamilton According to the commissioners’ County Commissioners’ office. office, Maddalone tendered his Maddalone was one of two HEPL resignation on Oct. 5. He had been board members appointed by the serving as secretary of the board. Maddalone commission. The full statement The board website now lists that from the commission reads: position as vacant. “The Hamilton County Commissioners Maddalone submitted his resignation the

same day that the state’s Public Access Counselor issued an advisory opinion stating that he and former HEPL President Laura Alerding violated the state’s Open Door Law during a meeting with the board’s law firm, Barnes & Thornburg, at a coffee shop in August. The commission’s other appointee to the board is HEPL Vice President Craig Siebe. The HEPL board has faced criticism in Hamilton County and beyond following decisions related to its revised collections policy. Maddalone was one of the authors of that controversial policy.

DISPATCHES Trick or Treat hours — City of Fishers official Trick-or-Treat hours are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Police cars will patrol neighborhoods to ensure safety, but trick-or-treaters are cautioned to walk in groups and stay on the sidewalk when possible.

Geist Waterfront Park fall hours — Geist Waterfront Park is open daily from dawn to dusk for playground fun, kayaking, walking trails and more. Swimming is prohibited during the off-season. Swimming access will resume Memorial Day weekend of 2024. No SmartPass or parking pass is required during the off-season.

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From left, Officer Jarred Koopman with K-9 Rico, City of Fishers Police Department Chief Ed Gebhart and Officer Sam Ralph with K-9 Archer display a donation check from Massillamany. Jeter and Carson Law Firm in support of the department’s K-9 program. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

Donation goes toward new Fishers K9 officer news@currentinfishers.com The City of Fishers Police Department received a $12,000 donation from Massillamany. Jeter and Carson Law POLICE Firm to purchase and train the department’s new K-9 officer, Archer. According to an announcement from the police department, K-9 Archer is a 16-monthold Belgian malinois from Germany. He and his handler, K-9 Officer Sam Ralph, are in training. Archer will serve a dual purpose for the department, working in both narcotics and apprehension, according to the announcement. He will fill the spot of K-9 Barry, who retired last month. Archer is the third K-9 officer Ralph has trained. “It’s very thoughtful, generous and progressive that in this day and age communities are supporting police in a public setting,” Ralph stated. When trained, FPD will have five actively working K-9 officers. “We are grateful for the generous donation from MJC Law Firm. Their support for our department, especially our K-9 team, will go a long way in helping us to protect and serve the Fishers community,” FPD Chief Ed Gebhart stated. Ralph and Archer will be done with training and on the roads together at the end of the month, according to the announcement.

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Fishers council OKs 2024 budget By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The Fishers City Council voted unanimously Oct. 9 to approve the 2024 city budget, with no changes GOVERNMENT to the proposed $164 million spending plan submitted by Mayor Scott Fadness in late August. Highlights include: • A reduction in the property tax rate from .712 cents to .707 cents for every $100 assessed value • A 5 percent salary increase for city employees • Increased longevity pay for first responders • $3 million for fleet replacement costs • New hires in the police, fire, health and parks departments • Roundabouts at 126th Street and Southeastern Parkway and 96th Street and Allisonville Road • Road widening at Cumberland Road and 136th Street • Various street and sidewalk projects • Trail construction and improvements • An increased neighborhood vibrancy grants program • A new micro-grant program for Hamilton Southeastern Schools teachers Some of those projects will be funded through city reserves, which are at more than $51 million. The $12 million in reserve spending would bring that down to just shy of $40 million. The city’s required reserves level is $15 million. The council held multiple Finance Com-

mittee meetings following the budget’s submission and held a public hearing on the budget during the council’s September meeting. There was little discussion before the Oct. 9 vote, although Councilmember Jocelyn Vare, a Democrat serving in an atlarge seat, expressed concern about the city’s growing debt, which led to the city’s bond rating being reduced from AAA to AA+. Councilmember Pete Peterson, a Republican representing the South East District, said that reduction is not an indication that the city has financial problems and there will be plenty of bond agencies happy to issue funds for Fishers’ projects. “You went from, you know, icing on the top with five marshmallows and a cherry — they just removed the cherry,” he said. Also during the Oct. 9 meeting, the council approved a requested rezone to allow work to progress on the Flat Fork Creek PUD, a Ryan Homes housing development that first came before city officials in June. At that time, members of the plan commission expressed concern about a segment of the development that would have been designated for a commercial enterprise. There also was concern about narrow setbacks for the homes. Developers worked with the city to amend the plan, removing the commercial piece and increasing setbacks for the approximately 230 homes that will be split between two parcels on the north side of 96th Street, between Georgia and Cyntheanne roads. The next Fishers City Council meeting is 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Launch Fishers.

DISPATCHES Humane Society offers Halloween adoption special — The Humane Society for Hamilton County is offering a special adoption fee of $31 throughout October for black dogs and orange cats. “Our goal is to adopt as many cats and dogs into forever homes as possible, just in time for fall,” Lily Pesavento, community engagement manager for HSHC, said. “We have so many animals in need of loving homes, and since the love of a pet is pure magic, we’re happy to help conjure up completed families.” Those interested in adopting a cat or dog can fill out an application in advance at hshcadoptions.com. Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans masquerade after-hours — A Halloween

Chamber After Hours is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Stock Yards Bank & Trust, 6840 Lake Plaza Dr. Masquerade-themed attire is encouraged, but not required. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. For more and to register, visit greaterlawrencechamber.org/events. Fishers American Legion plans Trunk or Treat — The Fishers American Legion Post 470 is hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Legion, 9091 E. 126th St., Fishers. People who want to hand out treats can come, open their trunk and pass out candy. Parents can bring their little ones in costume. This event is free and open to the public.

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Bloodlines, work ethic help CHS senior volleyball player succeed By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Lauren Evans, a senior outside hitter for the Carmel High School volleyball team, has the bloodlines to be a talented athlete. Lauren’s mother Erin, whose maiden name was Heimann, played volleyball for Indiana University. Lauren’s father, Brain Evans, was a standout basketball player for the Hoosiers. He was a Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 1996 and played in the NBA and overseas. When she was younger, her mother coached volleyball and her dad coached her in basketball. Lauren played basketball until seventh grade before concentrating on volleyball. “I just have more fun with volleyball, and it was time to get serious about it,” Lauren said. “I love the team aspect of it and the competitiveness with it.” Lauren said her biggest improvement this season has been her shot range and defense. A 5-foot-11 four-year starter, Lauren has primarily been an outside hitter, except for

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Hobbies: Shopping, reading Favorite subject: Math Favorite musician: Luke Bryan Favorite vacation spot: Florida her sophomore season when she served as the Greyhounds’ libero for much of the season. “Something that makes Lauren special is her work ethic and drive to compete,” Greyhounds coach Kristine Deem said. “In the time I’ve had the pleasure of coaching her, she has always been willing to give it her all, whether in simple drills or complicated scrimmage scenarios. Lauren has seen the benefits of disciplined and intentional train-

Lauren Evans is a senior outside hitter for the Carmel High School volleyball team. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Evans)

ing and continues to pursue excellence each day in the gym.” Deem said Lauren has not only grown as a player but as a leader during her high school career. “She’s regularly willing to do what is needed to compete at the highest level possible,” Deem said. Lauren said playing in college has always been one of her goals. Lauren, who plays club volleyball for Circle City, committed to play for Butler University during the summer. “I just loved all the coaching staff, and the players were really cool. I’m excited to be close to home,” said Lauren, who intends to major in business. Lauren’s older sister, Emerson, a 2023 CHS graduate, plays volleyball for Marian University. “We always played on the same team, and I always played up a grade to play with Emerson, so I think that helped me,” she said. Their younger sister, London, is a freshman on the Greyhounds team. Their brother, Joe, a sixth-grader, plays basketball. Prior to the Oct. 14 Zionsville Sectional semifinals, Lauren had team highs of 322 kills and 891 attacks.

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with a child between 13 and 16 years of age. Police said in the statement that they Fishers Christian Academy teacher Stereceived an anonymous tip about Ayon on phen Ayon, 34, was arrested Sept. 29 on Sept. 26, accusing him of making sexual six counts of inapprocontact with a 13-year-old. In his CRIME priate sexual contact interview with police the following with a student. day, Ayon allegedly admitted he The probable cause statement had been using various conversapolice submitted to the court indition apps to talk with young girls, cates that Ayon’s sexual contact but he wasn’t sure of their exact with a 15-year-old girl had been ages. ongoing for more than a year, and He allegedly told police that he Ayon that there might be other victims. had been struggling with impulses The six charges relate only to Ayon’s for a long time and had gone through counrelationship with the 15-year-old. According seling. At a certain point in the conversato court records, Ayon faces felony charges tion, officers read Ayon a statement of his of disseminating matter harmful to minors, rights, commonly referred to as the Miransoliciting sexual conduct from a child beda warning, and that he acknowledged he tween 14 and 16 years of age, seducing a understood those rights. Ayon continued child who is 14 to 15 years of age, sexual talking with officers and allegedly admitmisconduct with a child who is 14 or 15 ted to a “relationship” for the past 12 to 18 years old, human trafficking a child under months with a 15-year-old student at Fish16 with the intent to participate in sexual ers Christian Academy. conduct and vicarious sexual gratification According to the statement, Ayon admit-

ted to exchanging inappropriate photos, having sexual conversations via text message and giving the child a ride home from school. On those occasions, he allegedly admitted to kissing the girl in the car, touching her sexually and engaging in oral sex. Police also interviewed the victim, who confirmed what Ayon had told police. She said she was 13 when she first had him as a teacher. She told police that he had threatened her, that she was scared to tell her mother and she didn’t know what to do. Ayon was booked into jail on Sept. 29 and bail was set at $250,000. At deadline, he remained in custody at Hamilton County Jail. A jury trial is tentatively set for Feb. 6. There was no response to a message seeking comment from Fishers Christian Academy. The probable cause statement indicated that Ayon was on administrative leave at the time of his arrest, and he reportedly has since been fired.

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Free helmets handed out By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The Indiana Department of Transportation joined with Fishers Fire and Emergency Services on Oct. 5 to provide SAFETY elementary students in Hamilton Southeastern Schools with bicycle helmets through INDOT’s Bike IN Safe program. Bike IN Safe is a program funded through the Federal Highway Administration. It is a way for elementary schools and state and local officials to help make bike safety equipment more accessible to students. INDOT Stakeholder Services Director Adelle DuSold said the program is statewide and any elementary school can apply through bikesafeindiana.com. DuSold said a $1.2 million federal grant paid for 75,000 helmets to distribute to local schools. So far, she said, 60 schools have collectively received close to 20,000 helmets in the east central district. INDOT recently partnered with Fishers Fire and Emergency Services and Hamilton

Adelle DuSold (right) demonstrates how to properly buckle a helmet strap with second-grade student Nathan Rogers. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Southeastern Schools to make adolescent cyclists more safe. “They were made aware that INDOT had this program,” DuSold said. “They saw a need in their community and INDOT was happy to partner.” During the Oct. 5 event, first- and second-grade students at Fishers Elementary School, 11442 Lantern Rd., received helmets made of whiteboard material that allows wearers to use dry-erase markers to personalize them. DuSold taught the children how to properly wear the helmets and gave general safety tips.

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DeLucia running for NC District seat Compiled by Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com John DeLucia is running as a Republican for the Fishers City Council North Central District seat. He and his ELECTION wife, Amy, moved to Fishers in 1993 and have three children. He works in financial services and is the chief lending officer for Citizens State Bank. He also served on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board for about eight years. DeLucia DeLucia is a charter member of the Fishers 50 Club, which supports families of Fishers police officers and firefighters who have been disabled or killed in the line of duty. Q — What can you offer to the citizens of Fishers as an elected official? A — By serving on the city council, I will help maintain our great quality of life, emphasize the importance of funding for public safety, and maintain the relationships with our schools and other key non-profits that help drive the success of our community. Q — What do you consider the most important issue facing the City of Fishers in the next four years? A — Ensuring that we stay on the right track. We have done a tremendous job of creating a safe and fun community for all residents, and we need to continue building on that momentum. Q — How will you make sure all Fishers residents feel included and heard by their elected officials? A — I will continue to be very active and visible in the community. I will also proactively communicate with the people of the North Central District to keep them informed and offer opportunities to engage. Q — What can the city do to address housing availability in Fishers? A — From first-time homebuyers to those looking for retirement homes, we need to be sure that Fishers remains a welcoming community for all. I will work with our city officials and listen to residents and provide the housing that fits our community’s needs.

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City of Fishers partners with Habitat for Humanity news@youarecurrent.com The City of Fishers and Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity worked together to host a panel-build HOMEOWNERSHIP event Oct. 6 at Holland Park in Fishers. Approximately 100 volunteers and community partners gathered to assemble wall panels for a future home for a family in need in the greater Indianapolis area, according to information from the City of Fishers. At a panel-build event, volunteers help build wall panels for a home. The event lasts around five hours, with 2.5-hour shifts. As with all Habitat build events, no experience is necessary and Habitat provides all instruction, materials and tools to get the job done. “This event symbolizes what Fishers is all about — community, collaboration and compassion,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “Through partnerships like this one with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity and with the help of local business sponsors, we are not just building a home but bringing our community together to work toward a common cause.” The unnamed future homeowner stated that having her own home will mean stability for herself and her family. “I will be the first person in my immediate family to be a homeowner,” the recipient stated. “I will be able to show my children that it is achievable with hard work and, more importantly, dedication.” The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope, stated Abri Hoch-

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the building every day being a large school.” Phares said he picked up some school safety ideas on a visit to Allen, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The consortium idea developed when Scott Gengler, the principal at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, was speaking with principal Jeff Erickson from Minnetonka High School and discussing ways to connect with other schools in other states. Both schools are in the suburbs of Minneapolis. “There are not a lot of high-performing affluent high schools in our state of similar sizes,” Gengler said. “I was having trouble finding other colleagues that were going through similar things that I was going through. We came up with the idea to look for colleagues throughout the country that are in similar situations and see if they want to meet twice a year and talk through the challenges. We just get together and learn from each other.” For example, Erickson said in hearing from CHS student government members, he made a list of ideas to present to his students. “It’s been one of the most beneficial professional learning experiences that I’ve had, because it’s tailored to what we want to talk about,” Erickson said. “It’s our own network of people that you can talk about how you’ve handled (certain issues).” Gengler said it was especially helpful during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 and into 2021. Gengler said being able to get together with the other principals once a month on Zoom was important. “We all came from different states with different political agendas, so to be able to hear how some schools are navigating some of these topics was really helpful,” Gengler said.

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Former councilor remembered for devotion to county By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carter was already on it. Beaver, a Noblesville resident, is a heating and air conditioning contractor. To Hamilton County Republican Chairman “After I knew him a little bit, I said, ‘MerMario Massillamany, Meredith L. Carter was edith, years ago I went to Ivy Tech and a beloved learned the heating and air conIN MEMORIAM member of his ditioning trade,’” Beaver said. “He party and a went back and looked up my redevoted Hamilton County Council cords. I was two classes away from member. graduating, and he kept encourA Carmel resident, Carter died aging me to go back to school and Sept. 5 at age 87 surrounded by graduate with an associate degree. family. Carter began his 32-year Either you know how to fix stuff, or Carter stint on the Hamilton County Counyou don’t. He always wanted everycil in 1983, serving District 1, part of Clay one to do the best they could. We became Township. fast friends. He was a good guy and a good “He spent over 30 years helping the Hampublic servant.” ilton County Republican Party and Hamilton Beaver said Carter never had a political County Council,” Massilamany said. “He agenda. made contributions in making Hamilton “He always had the best interest of HamCounty one of the best places to live. He ilton County at heart,” Beaver said. “I didn’t was (one) of the people who had the idea of find him to be particularly political.” developing Hamilton County from a sleepy Beaver said the toughest time for Carter little bedroom community to the vibrant was during the Great Recession in 2008-09 community it is today. One of the county’s when county employees had to be laid off. big jobs is to make sure there is infrastruc“That was the toughest thing Meredith ture in some of these areas. He was one of had to do,” Beaver said. “He was president the first people to champion sewers and of the council. He struggled with it, and he utilities into areas that would allow it to could just not bring himself to do it. I was grow. He has done a lot to ensure Carmel self-employed and had been in business has been successful over the years.” for a while. While it was tough to lay off Hamilton County Commissioner Christine employees, when income comes down, Altman served with Carter as a council something has to give. He struggled with member for six years in the ’90s and that more than anything I’ve seen. Everyworked with him thing else, he would when she became a go through the facts “He always had the best and determine what commissioner. “Meredith was alhe felt was right. That interest of Hamilton ways a champion of year troubled him more protecting the underthan anything I can County at heart.” served in the county, – COUNCILOR BRAD BEAVER remember.” whether insisting that Carter was the first public defenders were of 14 children born adequately funded to assure a fair trial or to Leona and Cleon Carter. Born in Cutler, that those who might have developmental Carter, nicknamed “Stretch,” received a disabilities had opportunities to succeed scholarship to play basketball at Butler Uniwith securing consistent county funding for versity. He received bachelor’s and master’s Janus Developmental Services,” Altman said. degrees from Butler and earned his doctor“He was a strong and fair public servant ate in educational administration from Ball and will be missed.” State University. Carter served as the vice president/ He was honored with many awards, chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College including Sagamore of the Wabash by thenin Indianapolis from 1983-2004. He had been Gov. Frank O’Bannon. named the academic dean of Ivy Tech in Carter was married to Nellie for 60 years. 1971. He is survived by three sons, Chad, Todd Councilor Brad Beaver joined the county and Michael, seven grandchildren and nine council more than two decades ago after siblings.

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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com For the past 26 years, the Roy family sisters have been gathering almost annually, taking turns hosting and organizing. This year, it was Fishers resident Annette Roy’s turn to host, and all five agreed several months in advance that late September would work best. “So, the weekend was already set, Thursday through Sunday, and then Farm Aid was announced,” Roy said. Their father, Jim Roy, was a full-time farmer. He and the family worked 109 acres in Allen County in northeast Indiana. Annette Roy said he died at age 43 of leukemia on Sept. 23, 1971, leaving behind his wife and nine children — four boys and five girls. Farm Aid at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville fell on the 52nd anniversary of his death. Roy said when she heard the benefit concert was happening the same weekend as their reunion, she polled her sisters and everyone agreed to go to Farm Aid. She was able to get five tickets moments before the event sold out. Their heritage as farm kids and losing their farmer father at a young age made attending Farm Aid as a family a special celebration. “On my dad’s side, my uncle was a fulltime farmer. His one son was a full-time farmer,” she said. “There’s just something about the community that you’re in, as well. We had a really strong community up there, and people just helped each other. I mean, the amount of people who stepped in after my dad passed was amazing. It’s just an interesting community that I think you don’t see today because of people being more in the suburbs and moving around and not having relationships with the same families over and over and over. That still exists in some small towns and some places, but it’s just less normal now.” Roy ended up in Fishers in a roundabout way. She was a radio announcer in Decatur and Fort Wayne, then worked for the mayor of Fort Wayne, then got hired by Simon Malls in Fort Wayne where she was promoted and moved to Fishers. She said most of her siblings are still in Indiana, too, al-

(Left) The Roy sisters enjoy their 23rd sisters’ reunion over the past 26 years in late September. From left are Deb Lloyd, Lin Gorman, Bev Huneck, Jo Bauman and Annette Roy. (Photos courtesy of Annette Roy)

(Right) A family portrait taken in spring of 1971, months before the Roy family patriarch, Jim Roy, died from leukemia at the age of 43.

though a few have ended up in other states. The reunion started on a Thursday, so there was much more planned than just the Saturday concert, although that was the main event. Roy said they participated in a 5K in Speedway, made candles at Penn and Beach in Carmel, toured the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis, had dinner at Fountain Square and went to thrift shops. On the day of the concert, Roy said she surprised her sisters with custom-made shirts. The bright green T-shirts have a logo of a tractor on the front and say “Farmer’s Daughter” on the back. Each sister’s shirt also has a number denoting the order of their birth. The shirts were a big hit, not just with her sisters but others attending the concert. “You would not believe, and I am not making this up, the attention we got,” she said. “It was bizarre. People stopped us, they wanted to know our story, they took pictures of us with their own phones. It was crazy. It was like we were celebrities.” They were able to talk to people about their dad, and Roy said strangers would give them hugs and tell their own farm stories. Because they’re a little older — Roy is the youngest at 58 — the sisters didn’t want to stay for the full day of Farm Aid.

They looked at the performance lineup and decided to go at around 3 p.m. and stay through midnight. They saw all the big names — John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jim Irsay with Ann Wilson — and a few others. “I will tell you, Farm Aid exceeded every expectation any one of us had,” Roy said. “It was special, and special things just kept happening throughout the day. It was truly special and magical.” Some of those special moments included Willie Nelson singing one of their mom, Ginny’s, favorite songs; Dave Matthews’ vocal coach giving her sister one of the

performer’s guitar picks and a set list; an image of a double rainbow on the screen for the closing act (another favorite of their mom’s); and finding a “penny from heaven” during the weekend. Roy said that she’s not sure how the sisters will be able to top this year’s reunion, although they definitely plan to bring the shirts along next year. ON THE COVER: From left are the Roy sisters, Lin Gorman, 67, of Decatur Indiana; Jo Bauman, 69, of Hoagland, Indiana; Deb Lloyd, 70, of Richmond, Calif.; Lin Gorman, 67, of Decatur; Bev Huneck, 62, of Indianapolis; and Annette Roy, 58, of Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Annette Roy)

WHAT IS FARM AID? Farm Aid is an all-day music festival that benefits family farms in the United States. According to the website, the annual concert has raised more than $70 million for farmers since it started in 1985. Board members include Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price. The first Farm Aid concert was Sept. 22, 1985, in Champaign, Illinois. Farm Aid

Festivals have since taken place in Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, Louisiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington state, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, Wisconsin, Kansas, North Carolina, Connecticut and Indiana. There was one virtual Farm Aid in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more about Farm Aid, visit farmaid. org.

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nesses,” Committee Member Chrissy Pogue stated. “We often hear how the students we support bring joy to the culture of the workplace, not just for their co-workers, but to the customers as well. It’s encouraging to see the work of this committee in helping to expand opportunities for students to have meaningful work as they enter adulthood.” There are a variety of local resources that potential employers and job seekers in Hamilton County can use to help in their search. For more, visit thisisfishers.com/disability-employment-month-local-resources.

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Kroger celebrates remodeling By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Fishers customers joined Kroger officials Oct. 4 to celebrate the remodeling of two of its Fishers locaRIBBON CUTTING tions in back-toback ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Kroger had ribbon-cutting ceremonies at its 11700 Olio Rd. location and its Cumberland store at 9799 E. 116 St. The celebration included unveiling new features and donations to several of the corporation’s local hunger-relief partners. Close to $6 million was spent on the Olio Road and Cumberland renovations. Regional Project Manager Sarah Reigle said improvements began in April and were finished in June. Upgrades to both locations included fresh paint, wall decor and more tables for produce display. One major feature prioritized in remodeling was upgrades to the produce department. Reigle said 36 feet of new cases were added to the produce section. “All of the new cases and equipment that we installed are more energy effi-

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cient,” Reigle said. “All of the doors on these produce cases dramatically reduce our energy use.” Kroger works with regional food banks to provide food for neighbors in need, and part of the ceremony included donations of $75,000 to charity organizations, including Hamilton Southeastern Schools lunch fund, Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank and Gleaners Food Bank. Colleen Juergensen, president of Kroger Central Division, said that Kroger is deeply involved with its community as it works to end hunger and eliminate food waste.

MJC breaks ground By Cassie King news@currentinfishers.com Once complete in late 2024, the new offices for Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP will complete the oval of DEVELOPMENT the downtown Fishers municipal plaza at 14 Municipal Drive. The law firm’s partners, Mario Massillamany, Chris Jeter and Amy Carson, joined City of Fisher Mayor Scott Fadness, Ersal Ozdemir, CEO of the Keystone Group, and others for an Oct. 3 groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the firm’s new offices. “(The new location) will afford us a better opportunity to be able to grow and expand without limitation,” Massillamany said. “We love that location so much — and we want to be in downtown Fishers.” The development will result in a three-story building comprising 18,000 square feet with a rooftop patio and views of the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The law offices will be housed on the upper level with leased space on the second and ground level. Greenfield Bank has agreed to lease the first level.

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Ignorant ignoramus Commentary by Terry Anker Hollywood has long hung on to the trope of the inept new dad trying to change a diaper on Junior. We see Dad fumESSAY bling with the project as if he’d never used his fingers before. Ultimately Mom arrives to save Junior from Dad’s incompetence. Mom and Junior throw shade at Dad until he sheepishly leaves the job to the more capable. It is a bit embarrassing for all of us when we find ourselves in a situation where we don’t know what we are doing. True, it is less stressful to be comfortably in command. The first time we drove a car, made Grandma’s famous shrimp grits or first spoke a foreign language to someone who didn’t speak our native tongue — each carried incumbent anxiety. By the time we’d done it a few times, it all seemed much easier. Naturally, the act of making the meal was the same, each ingredient mixed and step performed. It was only in our minds that it seemed simpler. The awkwardness adjoining the development of new skills drives us

to work intensely to improve, making the discomfort subside and our competency level elevate. Still, there are those among us so paralyzed by the fear of their own unfamiliarity that they fail to progress. They develop no new expertise and remain throughout life much as they have been since they decided, about middle school age, that they had learned enough. They languish with a mindset that urges shunning of exploration and a clinging to the safe and well known. We must become comfortable with our own ignorance. Otherwise, shame drives us to become static and fail to progress. If we can’t embrace the reality of our lack of knowledge, the very act of learning can repel us. The shame of our shortcomings can lead us to preserve them.

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Not so warm welcome Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I don’t even know where to begin. An administrator’s observation gone awry? A foiled attempt to celebrate our youngest’s homecoming? PerHUMOR haps the discovery of a critter living in the minivan? Endless tales abound! Let’s go with the homecoming; I’m still in my feelings on that one. Regular readers will recall that the baby of the family has been on a gap year of sorts for the past five months. She has backpacked and worked her way around the Balkans, North Africa and Western Europe, becoming her best self and adulting like a champ. When her money finally ran out, I spent the better part of a week channeling Love Actually to orchestrate an in-airport “Welcome Back!” party. Unfortunately, her flight arrived 30 minutes early, completely ruining my surprise and amazing poster presentation. She ended up waiting on us at arrivals, where, for the first time in recent memory, IND had security guards actively monitoring the traffic. “Keep it moving, ma’am!” Seriously? Not even time for a quick hug? Fine. We’ll celebrate with America’s food, McDonald’s.

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Nope. Apparently, they all close at midnight, even on Fridays. Same with Wendy’s, Subway and Taco Bell. Ugh. Let’s just get her home. Of course, I couldn’t even do that efficiently. A cop pulled me over for a busted headlight about a mile from the house. Luckily, our Lab more than made up for my failure as a mother with plenty of slobbery kisses and enthusiastic tail wagging. Next week? A sordid tale of minivan mouse poop, curiously shredded upholstery and a half-eaten bag of Combos. Peace out.

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Carmel resident turns heads and chairs on ‘The Voice’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ephraim Owens was certainly ready for his prime time moment. When his time came to MUSIC perform on Blind Auditions on Season 24 of “The Voice,” the Carmel resident delivered. “I wasn’t nervous,” he said of the performance, which was televised Sept. 26 on NBC. “I knew that the moment was big. I also knew a lot of my life preparation has put me in a place to get that opportunity. I dreamed about that opportunity forever. I wanted to go out there and be myself.” All four chairs turned for Owens, signaling approval, when he sang Labrinth’s “Beneath Your Beautiful.” “I didn’t go in there thinking I’m absolutely going to blow their minds away,” Owens said. “I was hoping for at least one chair turn — that’s all it takes. I was extremely surprised and humbled when all four of them turned.” Owens, 36, picked John Legend to be his coach for the next round, which is expected to start later in October. “John Legend is someone I’ve looked up to as an artist for as long as he has been putting out music,” Owens said. When Owens told the judges his 4-yearold daughter, Evelyn, often sang with him, Legend asked if he wanted to bring her on stage with him. She joined her dad for Legend’s “Nervous.” “She stole the show,” Owens said. “I have no problem with that at all. As soon as she got on the set, I figured she was going to do that. It was icing on the cake that my wife and daughter were right there. The only way it could have been better is if my son (2-year-old Jackson) was there, too.” Owens said naturally his goal is to win “The Voice.” “All I can control is I’m going to put my best foot forward and I’m going to do the best I can do,” he said. Owens’ wife, Elizabeth, is a Carmel High School graduate and her maiden name is

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. ‘THE PROM’ Civic Theatre’s production of “The Prom’’ will run through Oct. 21 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET The Edwards Twins display their talents in impersonating several celebrities in a variety show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. OKARA IMANI & THE CALL

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McRoberts. Elizabeth’s brothers, Josh and Zach, were CHS basketball standouts. Josh played for Duke University and in the NBA. Zach played for Indiana University. Owens’ younger brother, David, a CHS graduate, appeared on “The Voice” in 2019. Kelly Clarkson was the only one to turn a chair and became his coach. “John Legend is the only coach from that season who is on this season, and he did not turn for my brother,” Owens said. “So the competitive side of (me said) definitely I have to get him (to turn). I got to have some bragging rights from big brother to my little brother.” Owens, a Lawrence Central High School graduate, participated in show choir in high school. When he was working as a special education assistant at Nora Elementary School in Indianapolis, he served as assistant football coach at North Central High School for several years even though he didn’t play football in high school. While living in Florida, Owens started competing in mixed martial arts and did that for six years. “It takes a different mindset to step in a ring and hear that cage get locked behind

you and know there is only one way out and hopefully it’s victorious,” he said. “My last fight was in 2013. I didn’t lose the love for it. But I started feeling it was becoming my identity and it was never meant to be that. I just felt it was time to hang up the gloves.” While he has had other hobbies, Owens said music has been a consistent focal point in his life. “It’s one of the best ways for people to get to know me, and I can express myself,” he said. “I’ve been involved in music at churches at various levels. I was an associate pastor at one point at Grace Church.” Owens’ grandmother sang background vocals for Marvin Gaye and Al Green. “I never give myself time to pursue music from an artist standpoint,” Owens said. “My wife has constantly pushed me to do that, as has my family and siblings. They know I love to perform. I want to set an example for my kids to follow their dreams and never give up on them.” Owens helps on his wife’s family’s small farm in Zionsville and also operates a rare Hess machine, which makes custom cast stone for a Westfield company, Custom Cast Stone.

The Live at the Center series presents Okara Imani & The Call ” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 for in person. To register for a free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘POLICE DERANGED FOR ORCHESTRA’ The Police drummer Stewart Copeland’s “Police Deranged for Orchestra’’ concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HARRY CHAPIN AT 80: A RETROSPECTIVE’ The Chapin Family presents “Harry Chapin at 80, set for 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘GERSHWIN’S MAGIC KEY’ Carmel Symphony Orchestra will present ‘Family Fun: Gershwin’s Magic Key’’ at 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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Tom Chapin figured this was the perfect time to pay tribute to his late brother’s rich legacy of music. CONCERT The concert tour is billed as Chapin Family presents “Harry Chapin At 80: A Retrospective.” The concert is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Harry, who died in an automobile accident in 1981, would have turned 80 on Dec. 7, 2022. “We’ve been doing benefit concerts with Harry’s music over the years,” Tom said. “We realized Harry would be 80 and we’re all getting up there. It seemed like a good time to do concerts with the full family.” Joining Tom, 78, is his brother Steve, 76, and members remaining from Harry Chapin’s original band, including bass player John Wallace and drummer Howie Fields. “John Wallace had the high voice in ‘Taxi’ and the low voice in ‘Mr. Tanner,’” Tom said. Additional performers include Tom’s daughters Abigail and Lily Chapin, who have their own act called the Chapin Sisters, and

Singer/songwriter Tom Chapin leads a family musical tribute to his late brother, Harry Chapin. (Photo courtesy of Tom Chapin)

Harry’s daughter, Jen Chapin, with her trio. “The concert becomes almost like a festival, singing mostly Harry’s songs,” Chapin said. “Everyone does one or two of their own.” The concert will feature many of Harry’s most famous songs, such as “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “Circle” and “W.O.L.D.” “He’s one of the greatest songwriters of our generation and not many people are playing his songs,” Tom said. “He had been a documentary filmmaker, so I think his writing reflects that of finding interesting stories and following the character. He, more

than anyone, could do those story songs.” Tom said people not as familiar with his brother’s music are being introduced to the depth of his material. “It’s kind of like a festival with four different entities performing his great songs,” Tom said. “It’s great fun.” Tom said it’s been wonderful to perform with so many of his relatives and friends. “The agent who called us said she likes to book us because the only thing selling is cover bands,” Chapin said. “This is the ultimate cover band.” Tom said the tour has been hard to put together because everyone has their own lives. Tom said his daughters are mothers and also run a clothing store with his wife. Jen teaches social studies in New York City. Tom said they plan to play more dates in 2024 because it’s the 50th anniversary of “Cat’s in the Cradle” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974. Tom has 27 albums and three Grammy Awards. Thirteen albums are focused on children’s music. “It’s been a wonderful ride to do it and perform my own stuff,” Tom said. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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for the season-opening concert, will return as guest conductor for Classical Kids Live: Gershwin Magic Key concert at 4 p.m. Oct. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra an22 at the Palladium at the Center for the nounced Oct. 6 it would have a guest conPerforming Arts. CSO has not released deductor Oct. 7 at its tails on the search process for an CHANGE 2023-24 season openartistic director. er. On Oct. 7, it anHymes released a statement nounced Janna Hymes had resigned about her departure Oct. 7. as artistic director. Hymes provided “As this may come as a surprise, clarity on the timing. my plan was to wait for the recent “The separation process took transition of staff and board changlonger than anticipated,” Hymes es to be secured before resigning,” Hymes told Current. “The timing may have Hymes stated. “Now that those seemed awkward, but we needed positions are filled this is the right to finalize the details before making it pubtime for me to leave.” lic. The opening of the season seemed the Anne Marie Chastain was recently named right time to announce my departure. I am CSO executive director after Cara Pittenger excited about my work in Sedona (Ariz.) and took a job with the Indianapolis Youth Orbeyond. I wish the orchestra tremendous chestra over the summer. success as they approach the 50th anniver“My time in Carmel has been amazing,” sary. I am proud of what the orchestra and Hymes stated. “Some of my personal highI accomplished together during my tenure lights include raising the artistic level of the and will always have them in my heart.” orchestra, programming new and diverse Hymes, who was named the Sedona Symconcerts, raising musician fees, increasing phony artistic director in April, took over services for the orchestra, and adding sevthe position of CSO conductor in 2017. David eral new series with an emphasis on outCommanday, who was the guest conductor reach and education.”

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GHDT holds fairytale time By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Gregory Hancock, Halloween is a natural time to present “Legends and Fairytales.” DANCE Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 27-28 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “La Llorona” and “The Alley of the Kiss” make up the first act. ”La Llorona,” which translates to the weeping woman, is a spirit who appears in the folklore of Mexico and other Latin American countries. Hancock, the company’s executive artistic director, said there are numerous versions and interpretations of this story. “Legend has it that a beautiful woman named Maria, fell in love with a handsome man, was married and had two beautiful children,” he said. “The man eventually became infatuated with another woman and in a fit of rage, Maria drowned their two children in the river and in her grief, after she realized what she had done, drowned herself in the river as well. Now her spirit wanders riverbanks at night wailing for

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her lost children, often wreaking havoc on those who encounter her.” “The Alley of the Kiss” is a tragic tale of forbidden love. “The story has numerous variations, but similarly describes the disapproval of families and two young lovers who were forced to keep their love secret from the world,” he said. “However, when their love was discovered, tragic events cost them their lives.” The second act is a new work called “Angels and Djinn.” For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Enjoy pork chops with apples Commentary by Mark LaFay October is my favorite month. We love to head out to Stuckey Farm’s apple orchard with our kids this time of year. The apple harvest has been RECIPE in full swing for about 45 days, but you can still find some on the trees. I love to cook with apples, and recently knocked out this yummy pork chop dish. PORK CHOPS WITH FALL APPLE AND CREAM SAUCE Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, 1.5-2-inches thick Sea salt For the sauce: 1 quart heavy whipping cream 1 small clam shell of fresh thyme 1 large shallot 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup Grand Marnier 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar 3 cups heavy whipping cream 1 stick of unsalted butter Directions: 1. Season both sides of the pork chops with sea salt. Allow to rest 30 minutes

on the counter. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. 2. Warm up a large saucepan over medium heat, add a couple tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt. 3. Pan roast the pork chops until you get some nice color on both sides. Set them on a rack in the oven to rest at 225 degrees until the sauce is ready. 4. In your pork-roasting pan, add shallots and cook until translucent. Add thin slices of peeled apple, pour in Grand Marnier and ignite (or don’t, but fire is fun). 5. Add apple cider vinegar, simmer for a few minutes and then add cream and thyme. 6. Allow mixture to simmer and reduce until thick. Salt to taste. 7. Remove bones, slice pork and top with the sauce

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Blueprint for Improvement: Bright, breezy bathroom Commentary by Larry Greene Built in 2003 in Zionsville’s Long Branch Estates, this home’s owners were ready to transform their primary bathroom from builder-basic and bland to custom and contemporary.

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THE BLUEPRINT • Matte black finishes provide a hint of rustic texture in perfect contrast to the airy neutral palette. • Custom alder wood cabinetry, trim and shelving bring a soft and natural element that grounds the space, with clear stain that allows the wood grain to shine and ensures durability. • A seated-level makeup vanity puts cosmetic drawers within easy reach, providing space for effortless organization. • The herringbone pattern floor tile makes white-on-white anything but boring by adding texture, pattern and clean lines along the shower wall.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

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Spooky word origins Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt We all know about the origin of the word “Halloween,” but what do we know about the etyGRAMMAR GUY mologies of other spooky season sayings? Today we’ll explore these ominous origins. The word “haunt” comes from the Old English word “hamettan,” which means “to bring home.” This suggests that the original meaning of “haunt” was to visit a place so frequently that you might as well live there. For instance, I like to haunt my local coffee shop. “Haunt” in a ghostly sense developed in the 14th century. This is probably because people back then were a lot more superstitious than we are today — they were convinced that ghosts were everywhere, just waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting. The word “spooky” comes from the Dutch word “spook,” which means “ghost” or “specter.” So, next time you’re feeling scared, just remember that you’re not actually scared — you’re just being

spooked by a silly Dutch word. “Spooky” originally meant something related to ghosts or spirits, but over time, the meaning has expanded to include anything that is strange, eerie or unsettling. So, if you see a clown at midnight, that’s spooky. If you hear a weird noise in the middle of the night, that’s spooky. And if you realize that you’ve been using the same toothbrush for 10 years, that’s definitely spooky. The phrase “trick-or-treat” is thought to have originated in the early 20th century in North America as a combination of the words “trick” and “treat.” It’s basically a way for kids to extort candy from their neighbors. But hey, it’s only once a year! Every Halloween, my friend Brenda simply turns off her lights and pretends she’s not home.

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

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In our continuing visits to sites within easy driving distance of Indianapolis, we make the first of two stops at TRAVEL homes of Gene Stratton-Porter, an underappreciated Hoosier author and conservationist. Geneva Stratton was born in 1863 on a farm near Lagro in Wabash County, the last of 12 children. As a child, she developed a love of animals and nature, earning her the nickname “The Little Bird Woman.” In 1884, she met 34-year-old Charles Porter, a wealthy businessman, at a Chautauqua gathering in northern Indiana. After they married in 1886, she shortened her name to Gene and added his surname to hers, becoming Gene Stratton-Porter. Two years later, the couple moved to a small home in Geneva, Ind., to be closer to his business interests. When oil was discovered on the home site, they built a rustic Queen Anne-style house near Geneva’s infamous 13,000-acre Limberlost Swamp. The two-story, 14-room house, featuring a cedar log façade and wrap-around porch, became known as the Limberlost Cabin. Stratton-Porter rejected the traditional

role and dress of a housewife, wearing slacks and writing novels and magazine articles. Limberlost Swamp became a place for her to explore nature and a setting for her writings. While living at Limberlost Cabin, Stratton-Porter wrote six novels and five nature books, including the best-selling “Freckles” and “A Girl of the Limberlost.” After receiving a small box camera from her daughter for Christmas, Stratton-Porter became an accomplished nature photographer, hauling equipment into the swamp and hiding to get pictures of wildlife. She developed the pictures in her bathroom and on turkey trays in the dining room. While at Limberlost Cabin, her photographs won four national awards and she became independently wealthy. After Limberlost Swamp was drained, Stratton-Porter built another home near Sylvan Lake in Noble County, which we will visit next week.

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