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district. tors for the renovation of Fall Creek Abby Taylor, president of the HSE EduIntermediate School. When the selection cation Association, spoke about Dowling’s committee met to review all bids subThe Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board contract and work on behalf of the district’s mitted for the project, kRm’s bid scored of Trustees voted unanimously Oct. 11 to hire referendum. the highest among six proposals reRyan Taylor as the “She, along with Dr. Kegley, has ceived, Facilities Director Matt Rapp told EDUCATION district’s executive attended dozens of community the board. The committee looked at the director of staff events outlining the positive outdesign team, project approach, alignand student services, effective Oct. comes of the past referendum,” Tayment with district innovation initiatives, 13. lor said. “She, along with Dr. Kegley, experience with HSE, experience with Taylor was present for the board has spent her personal time after other K-12 schools, project management meeting and spoke before the vote. work hours and weekends canvassand fees.

He said sitting in the audience that ing door to door to drum up support • Amending a memorandum of underTaylor night felt similar to 20 years ago, for the referendum. The positive standing with the City of Fishers for when he started teaching math at HSE High support our community has for the referenshared snow-removal services that School. dum is in large part reduces costs for both “Those same butterflies kind of percolate thanks to her work, to entities. Through the to the top,” he said. “I promise you all I will the work of Advance agreement, the city “I promise you all I will serve serve to the best of my ability, and I really HSE Schools, and the provides snow removto the best of my ability, and I al for the school dislook forward to hitting the ground running.” teachers spending According to information from the district, their time outside of trict, and the district really look forward to hitting Taylor began his career as a classroom work hours to encourreimburses the city an the ground running.” teacher in 2002 and over the years transiage supporting the estimated $23,304 in – RYAN TAYLOR snow removal equiptioned into school leadership. He earned his referendum. Teachers Bachelor of Science in mathematics and later trust her, our barment rental fees for achieved a Master of Arts in educational gaining team trusts her, and the community the coming winter. leadership from Ball State University. trusts her. It’s past time to show her and the • The purchase of a new high-impact The role Taylor is filling has been vacant community that her work is important by rubber floor for the HSE High School since late August. extending her contract.” weight room. The cost is approximately Two people spoke during public comment Fishers residents will vote Nov. 7 on a $264,770, including labor, materials and about Taylor’s contract. They did not object school district operating referendum. The equipment. “The current floor is at the to Taylor but requested that the board also referendum calls for a reduced rate of up end of its life cycle, and we have identiconsider several administrator contracts to .1995 cents per $100 assessed property fied some safety issues,” Rapp told the that were due for renewal in June but have value, providing an estimated $24 million board. The replacement will match the not yet been before the board for a vote. annually in school funding. The current tax floor of the Fishers High School weight Five two-year contracts were not renewed levy, approved by voters in 2016, expires at room and will display the Hamilton in June. They were for Chief Financial Officer the end of the year. Through the 2016 refSoutheastern High School logo. With Kathleen Dowling; Chief Operating Officer erendum, property owners have paid .2275 normal use, the new floor should last 15 Jimmie Lake; Matthew Kegley, assistant sucents per $100 of assessed value. years, he said. perintendent of teaching and learning; KimThe board also held a public hearing on • New playground equipment for Sand berly Lippe, assistant superintendent of staff the draft $296 million 2024 district budget, Creek Intermediate School. Rapp said and student services; and Rosalie Nataki which includes revenue from the referenthe playground equipment is original to Pettigrew, chief equity and inclusion officer. dum. Nobody spoke during the public hearthe building, which was constructed in Of those five, three remain without reing. A vote to ratify the budget is scheduled 1998. It’s old enough that it’s difficult to newed contracts. Kegley was named interim for Oct. 25. find replacement parts. The estimated superintendent in September when SuperinAlso during the Oct. 11 meeting, the HSE $351,247 cost includes demolition of the tendent Yvonne Stokes resigned, and Lippe board approved: old equipment and installation of the has since left for a position with another • A bid of $1.4 million from kRm contracnew equipment.

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CITY OF FISHERS Attending the Oct. 13 Fishers Arts Council exhibit reception were, from left, Lawrence artist Sven Schumacher, Fishers Arts Council Executive Director Les Reinhardt, FAC board member Pat Grabill and Fishers Historical Society Vice President Mike Rouse. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Exhibit marks bicentennial

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council October exhibit showcases the history of Fishers and is part of the 2023 Hamilton County ART Bicentennial celebration.

On Oct. 13 at the Collaboration Hub Gallery, 11810 Technology Dr. in Fishers, the arts council, with the Hamilton County Community Foundation and the Fishers Historical Society, hosted a reception for the exhibit, “Fishers and Small Town Indiana,” which highlights key aspects of Fishers’ history.

Les Reinhardt, FAC executive director, said each month the FAC curates an exhibit showcasing local artists and their artwork, with a “Second Friday” reception to bring the public and artists together. This month, the organization partnered with artist and Fishers Historical Society Vice President Mark Rouse to celebrate the area’s history.

“By connecting with Mark and being able to reach other artists throughout Hamilton County, it helps bring all of Hamilton County into Fishers,” Reinhardt said.

Rouse contributed historical pieces from the FHS collection to the exhibit and chose 14 local artists to feature.

Art has had a significant impact on Hamilton County the past two centuries, Rouse said.

“One of the reasons that I’m an artist is because my grandmother had paintings by a number of Hamilton County artists in her house,” Rouse said.

The “Fishers and Small Town Indiana” exhibit is open to the public through Nov. 3, available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, and by appointment throught the Fishers Arts Council on Fridays.

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HamCo GOP denies involvement in ‘Free Palestine’ 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 added that if it had been them sending the message, it wouldn’t make sense to identify themselves when people opted out.

“If we were trying to deceive people, why would we put our name on it?” he said.

Massillamany said he’s not sure how many people received the text, but the Hamilton County Republican Party has received

only four or five complaints from recipients.

He said he’s had more calls from reporters than people who got the texts.

He said he has a friend who is an investigator, and that friend is looking into the source of the text message.

“What we should be talking about is Hamas trying to have Jihad against the Jewish people,” he said. “People should come together to make sure Jewish people feel protected and are protected in this country and in Israel.”

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.”

Hamas fighters from Gaza launched a violent attack against Israel on Oct. 7, targeting civilians. Israel responded with attacks on Gaza targets, which includes civilian populations.

In a follow-up statement from the Indiana Democratic Party Oct. 13, Schmuhl called the GOP’s denial of involvement in the text message “laughable at best.”

Indiana Democrats spokesperson Sam Barloga said in a telephone interview Oct. 13 that the text message was a “shameful tactic, trying to divide the community.” He said that even if the text message wasn’t based on the tragedies in Israel, people shouldn’t try to score political points through deception.

Barloga said the text probably went to hundreds, if not thousands, of people, adding that there are “increasing reports that this might have been targeted specifically at Jewish members of the community.”

“If we were trying to deceive people, why would we put our name on it?”

– MARIO MASSILLAMANY, HAMILTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIR

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Fishers family invests in Spanish winery

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A Fishers family joined the international wine business in a roundabout way that started with a U.S Air Force LIBATIONS connection that led to picking grapes in Spain and eventually investing in a vineyard.

April Wood said her husband, Jeff Wood — who is president and CEO of Tom Wood Automotive Group — met French fighter pilot Peyo Iturria during a joint military exercise in Canada in the late 1990s. A friendship blossomed, and in 2011, Iturria invited the Woods to help harvest grapes at his cousin’s vineyard near Tordesillas, Spain, about 2 ½ hours northwest of Madrid.

The Iturria family is from Bordeaux, France, which is famous for its wine, but the area is full of wineries. Iturria’s cousin, Xavier Iturria, opted to open his business in Spain rather than compete with the established businesses in France.

April Wood said they were excited to help harvest grapes in Spain.

“We were like, ‘Oh, yeah, that sounds amazing. And so much fun and just wonderful,’” she said. “We had no idea what we’re talking about. We found out the hard way that it is very hard work — 12-hour-plus days of cutting the grapes and then processing them. I mean, literally back-breaking work.”

But, Wood said, they also learned to appreciate everything that went into making wine, and they loved the wine Xavier Iturria made and wanted to be a part of the business.

“We told Xavier, ‘This is just such good wine. This is something we would have at

April Wood and Jeff Wood pick grapes at Bodegas Iturria vineyards in Spain.

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home,’” she said. “‘How could we help you get this into the U.S.?’”

Wood said that — again not knowing what they were getting into — they invested in the vineyard and worked to import Bodega Iturria wine to the United States.

“Through lots of investigation and asking questions of people and trying to figure out how to get that done, we were able to pair with an importer and a distributor,” she said, adding that the Spanish wine has been available in the Indianapolis area since about 2012. It’s also distributed in New York City, she said, and they’re working to expand its distribution.

Bodega Iturria wines are carried at SoBro Wine and Spirits in Indianapolis, Grapevine Cottage in Zionsville and Vine and Table in Camel. Tinto Iturria can be found at Big Red Liquors in Fishers and Storied Company in Indianapolis.

Some area restaurants also carry Iturria wines. They include Peterson’s in Fishers, Convivial in Carmel and Zionsville, HS Tavern in Fishers, and FoxGartin Family Kitchen in Fishers.

For more, visit bodegas-iturria.com.

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Paws & Think to host inaugural Tails of Celebration fundraiser Oct. 26

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increase program sustainability within the community.”

Founded in 2001, Paws & Think’s mission Paws & Think will host its inaugural Tails is to improve lives through the power of of Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the human-dog connection. the Indianapolis “We believe that dogs have a NONPROFIT Art Center. The unique ability to bring comfort, extravaganza will joy and healing to people from all bring together partners and leadwalks of life,” Coster said. “Whethers in the community — all dog-lover it’s through our therapy dog proing supporters — to raise funds grams or youth-canine programs, that directly support the organizawe strive to make our community tion’s programs and mission. a better place one wagging tail at Coster “Tails of Celebration will be an a time.” evening filled with entertainment, heartCoster said funds raised from Tails of warming stories and opportunities to Celebration play a crucial role in sustaining connect with fellow dog enthusiasts,” said and expanding programs in Hamilton CounAshleigh Coster, Paws & Think’s executive ty and surrounding areas. director. “Guests can look forward to an “Our therapy dog programs bring comexciting silent auction, seeing therapy fort and healing to those facing challenges dogs in action, delicious food and drinks such as trauma and grief, while also proand the chance to celebrate the incredible viding stress relief opportunities within work that Paws & Think does in our comthe workplace and other environments,” munity. It’s a night where we can all come she said. “Our youth-canine programs together to make a significant impact to instill important life skills in young partic-

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Volunteers from Hamilton County are an invaluable part of the organization, Coster said.

“Their dedication and commitment allow us to extend our reach into the heart of the community. In Hamilton County, we collaborate with local schools, libraries, health care facilities, community organizations and a variety of other businesses to provide our programs, ensuring that residents have access to the benefits of the human-dog connection,” she said. “These efforts bring comfort and companionship to those who may be experiencing difficult times, and they promote a sense of connection and well-being. Our Hamilton County volunteers exemplify the spirit of giving back to their local community, and their contributions are vital in achieving our mission.”

Learn more at pawsandthink.org. Tickets for Tails of Celebration can be purchased at givebutter.com/c/tails.

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

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 3-5 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 to get lots of treats. The event is free and open to the public.

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A — Continued improvements to our roads and walkways, such as the ones made to State Road 37 and Allisonville Road (that) are Selina Stoller, a Republican, is running for critical to the success of our community. reelection to the Fishers City Council North Q — How will you make sure all Fishers West District seat. residents feel included and heard ELECTION Stoller has lived in by their elected officials?

Fishers for 23 years A — I have and will continue to go and is a business development execout of my way to ensure that everyutive who helps companies expand one is included in the conversation. revenue through sales processes I also encourage members of the and strategic development. community to take an active role Q — What can you offer to the by joining boards, commissions and Stoller citizens of Fishers? nonprofits.

A — My professional experience has assistQ — What can the city do to address ed me on the city council, especially when it housing availability in Fishers? comes to economic development and fiscal A — As a mother of a special needs daughresponsibility. As an incumbent, I have built ter, my daughter depends on affordable strong relationships with residents and housing as she gets older and joins the community leaders. Maintaining those relaworkforce. As a community leader, I have tionships is essential to solving issues and supported quality affordable housing projworking together to maintain Fishers. ects, sought to combat out-of-state invesQ — What do you consider the most imtors, supported efforts to create a housing portant issue facing the City of Fishers in stock that meets residents’ needs and supthe next four years? ported the revitalization of neighborhoods.

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Walmart Supercenter in Fishers celebrated its reopening Oct. 13. From left are store associates Matthew Northington, Kalyn Fields, Paola Santiago, Hattie Adams, store manager Shelbie Butler, Jeremy Tully, Fred Haden, Caleb Soliday, Larry Burroughs and Josh Burrin. (Photo by Jeremy Tully)

Walmart completes remodel

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Walmart Supercenter celebrated the completion of its six-month remodeling project with a REOPENING ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 13.

The remodeling of the store at 8300 E 96th St. in Fishers expanded several departments and enhanced the store’s overall look. The celebration included an unveiling of a community-inspired mural and donations to local community organizations.

Jeremy Tully, the store’s lead associate, said the renovation began in May. One key aspect of the project was the store’s front, which received a makeover.

More registers and self-checkout lanes were added, and the self-checkout area was redesigned.

“The self-checkout now (is) a straightthrough design versus the old bowl pen, where they were at a diagonal exit/entry,” Tully said.

A new Hispanic food selection was added.

Other departments, such as the home department and clothing and apparel, received improvements as well.

“Every single thing that we touched, we replaced,” Tully said. “If it had a scratch, a dent or any sort of mark, it got replaced and brought back with new items.”

Customers entering through the grocery department entrance will see a new community-inspired mural by Julie Vornholt.

During the ceremony, the Fishers Walmart donated $5,000 to the Fishers Police Department and $1,500 to the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

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Engling announces candidacy for District 5 congressional seat

By Leila Kheiry leila@currentinfishers.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-

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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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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.

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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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Interim Superintendent Matt Kegley said that in the entire district, there are more A Hamilton Southeastern High School than 1,500 students in ENL programs, repreteacher was recognized by the HSE Board of senting varying levels of English proficiency.

Trustees during Schroeder told the board that RECOGNITION the board’s Oct. when students who are not native 11 meeting for English speakers move into the diswinning a statewide award for edutrict, they are screened for proficiencator excellence. cy. Those who need some help with Becky Schroeder, who teaches EnEnglish are placed into the program, glish as a New Language, was one of which works not only with students 16 individual teachers who received but with other teachers to help them Schroeder awards during a Sept. 8 Indiana Deaccommodate students as they bepartment of Education ceremony. Schroeder come more comfortable with English. won the English Learner Educator Excellence Schroeder said her students work hard to Award, which came with a $2,500 check. learn English and the regular curriculum at During the HSE board meeting, Schroeder the same time. said she was honored to receive the award, “To see the growth from the day they get and credited the team of ENL teachers for here. It really is incredible,” she said. “They’re the department’s accomplishments. my heroes. They are some of the strongest “It takes a whole team effort to get an people I’ve ever encountered. These are brilaward like this and we were just talking liant children that just need a little accomabout how amazing our students are as modating with their language.” well,” she said. “HSE has some of the best In 2022, Schroeder received a grant from students in the state and our ENL programs the Hamilton Southeastern Education Founare another example of those students.” dation to create “ENL Welcome Kits and Brain She said there are more than 50 languagRegulating Zones” for ENL students. Through es spoken at Hamilton Southeastern High the grant funds, the ENL department providSchool ed school-spirit gear for new ENL students.

“A lot of times. people don’t realize how The grant also helped create a zone in the diverse we are and how amazing these classroom for recharging and regulating kids are,” Schroeder said. “Again, I’m just so brain activity to prepare for the academic thankful to just represent the great work tasks ahead.

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FISHERS Project: Tree trimming Location: Contractors will be performing tree trimming in the medians along 116th Street and Allisonville Road. As the work progresses, one lane on each side of the median will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Restrictions will be in place along 116th Street from Eller Road to Olio Road and along Allisonville Road from Eller Road to 126th Street.

Expected completion: TBD Project: Geist Greenway Trail Location: Geist Greenway is open between Valley Crossing to 126th Street.

Work has resumed on the trail south of Valley Crossing Drive, which will remain closed until construction is finished. Construction continues to take place along Florida Road between Bowline Drive and 104th Street.

Expected completion: TBD Project: Roundabout at 106th and Hoosier Road Location: The intersection of 106th Street and Hoosier Road is closed for

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Expected completion: TBD Project: 146th and Allisonville Road Location: Phase 2A traffic restrictions are in effect. These restrictions eliminate left turn movements from 146th Street onto Allisonville Road and reopen to two through lanes on eastbound and westbound 146th Street. Periodic lane clo-

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Expected completion: The entire project is set for completion in summer 2025 Project: Ind. 37 Improvement Project Location: A pre-construction phase is in place at Ind. 37 and 141st Street.

During this phase, 141st Street will have a temporary right-in-right-out traffic configuration.

Expected completion: The full timeline for the 141st Street interchange will be provided after project bids are accepted in the spring of 2024.

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Creepy tales from Fishers and Hamilton County’s past

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com October is a great month for ghost stories, mysteries, alien sightings, etc. Anything that can be categorized as “creepy” is more appealing during the weeks leading up to Halloween.

Hamilton County Historian David Heighway, author of “Hidden History of Hamilton County,” knows more than a few creepy stories from the past. Although he’s skeptical of supernatural explanations, he said weird, “alternative” history is interesting to explore.

Heighway said that as county historian, a lot of what he researches focuses on demographic changes and industrial influences.

“But I find that when I do programs, people want to hear this kind of stuff — they really want to hear the oddball stories and I can find them,” he said. “There’s lots and lots of oddball little bits that are in (old newspapers), and as I’m studying the big-picture stuff and all of the major changes and things, oftentimes I’ll run across a little comment or a little side story, a little paragraph or two, on these oddball incidents. And I’ll put them aside and then I can go back to it and try and find out what all is going on.”

These historic mysteries can turn into ghost stories over time, but Heighway said there’s usually some sort of mistaken identity or deception involved.

“So far, the only one that I haven’t really found (an explanation for) is in 1906. Up in Atlanta, there was a bridge that used to go over the railroad track just north of town,” he said. “There was a big viaduct right there, and in 1906, a bunch of guys were walking and using that bridge. I don’t know why — I mean, it’s all flat land — but they were on there and there was a mysterious figure that appeared in front of them, all dressed in black with a black kind of hat that sort of covers his eyes and then he just sort of vanished.”

Another story involved aliens rather than ghosts. UFOs, to be more specific. Heighway said it was the late 1940s, and glowing lights were seen leading north over Noblesville, observed by the sheriff, his wife, the deputy sheriff and others.

“Nobody was able to explain that one,”

Dr. Joseph C. Alexander, seen here with his family, was born in Hamilton County in 1859.

He was indicted and put on trial in 1903 in association with grave robbing. After a hung jury, charges were dropped. (Photo courtesy of the Hamilton County Historical Society)

The grave of James A. Payne, a Civil War soldier, inspired a novel, “The Ghost of Cheeney Creek,” featured in a Fishers Frights blog post. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

Heighway said. “My personal theory is that it was probably some new jet coming out of Bunker Hill Air Force Base in northern Indiana. But who knows?”

One of the creepiest stories is completely true: Grave robbing in the early 1900s.

“They were stealing bodies from cemeteries all over central Indiana to sell to the medical schools in Indianapolis,” Heighway said. “It was a huge thing and there have been a lot of different people that have done research on it.”

And some Fishers residents were involved. In his history blog for Hamilton East Public Library, Heighway writes that one of those grave robbers was Wade Hampton West, who fought in the North Carolina in-

fantry during the Civil War. He later moved to Henry County and then Hamilton County, where he killed another man in a tavern brawl in Fishers — then known as Mudsock.

He was acquitted of murder based on his plea of self-defense, the blog post stated.

In 1902, West was arrested again, this time for grave robbing. During his trial, a neighbor was called as a witness.

“The young man testified that while walking through a patch of woods on his land he accidentally came upon West boiling something in a large kettle,” the blog post stated.

“It turned out to be ‘the body of a rather low, heavyset man with the head missing.’”

West was convicted and sentenced to 10 years but died in prison.

The City of Fishers also has gotten into the Halloween spirit with its “Fishers Frights” blog posts, highlighting creepy stories specific to Fishers. The most recent focuses on persistent rumors of ghosts haunting the historic buildings of Conner Prairie.

“In the hallowed halls of the Conner House, particularly during the winter months of the Hearthside program, several employees have reported uncanny experiences,” City of Fishers Marketing and PR Manager Kara Hall writes in the Oct. 12 blog.

“Some claim to have spotted a gentleman draped in a long coat with a hat casting a shadow over his face, mysteriously appearing either inside the house or wandering the front porch. Equally eerie are tales of a lady with flowing gray locks haunting the upstairs chambers.”

Other “Fishers Frights” posts focus on the Ghost of Cheeney Creek, hauntings at Heady Hollow and the story of the Trittipo family, who survived multiple bomb attacks — not a ghost story but frightening all the same.

To read more, visit thisisfishers.com/ category/fishers-frights.

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David Heighway is skeptical of supernatural explanations for ghost stories but agrees that “oddball” history is interesting. (Image courtesy of Hamilton County Historical Society)

SPOOKY TALES FOR OCTOBER NIGHTS Hamilton East Public Library Public Services Librarian Heidi Herald put together a Halloween-inspired book list. Below are a few of her suggestions for creepy October reads.

• “Wicked Fishers” by Robert Bowling.

A history of Fishers’ lawless past.

• “Haunted Backroads: Ghosts of Westfield” by Nicole Kobrowski. Kobrowski reveals creepy, unnatural, and frightening supernatural stories that are part of Westfield’s history and allure.

• “Cursed Circle City” by Nicole Kobrowski. This book brings to life the history and haunted Indianapolis icons in an easy-to-read book.

• “Haunted Backroads: Central Indiana and Other Stories” by Nicole Kobrowski. This book includes stories and many high-quality pictures of sites, people and possible hauntings.

• “Haunted Indiana” by Mark Marimen.

Four volumes containing a collection of Indiana ghost stories.

• “Haunted Hoosier Trails: A Guide to Indiana’s Famous Folklore Spooky Sites” by Wanda Lou Willis. When settlers first came to Indiana before 1800, the Miami, Delaware, and Potawatomi tribes who already inhabited the region had a long tradition of stories about tragic death and haunting spirits. Pioneers added

their own tales, and these traditions have been passed on to us, joined by modern folk tales that raise the hair on the head and startle the imagination.

• “Ghost Stories of Indiana” by Eldrick Thay. Indiana, Crossroads of America, is known as a place rich in folklore, where spirits and ghosts intermingle with the lives of ordinary Hoosiers, often with strange and frightening consequences.

• “Haunted Hoosier Halls: Indiana University” by Kat Klockow. Tour Indiana University’s spooky Bloomington campus and Southern Indiana’s haunted houses and creepy corners.

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Avoiding tricky lenses Commentary by Dr. Jeremy Ciano It’s Halloween season again — time to get out the Jack-O-lanterns, haystacks and skeletons! It is also costume VISION season, and with that comes multiple requests for specialty “spooky” contact lenses.

Contact lenses, by definition, are FDA-approved medical devices. They have specific requirements to ensure proper oxygen flow to the eye as well as specific fitting conditions to ensure sizing, movement and health. Unfortunately, there are also lots of non-FDA approved gimmicky/cosmetic lenses that are available on the internet or at your local costume megastore.

It should be obvious that with any medical device you can buy at a convenience store, caution must be taken. However, we routinely see patients at the beginning of November with serious eye problems from these gimmicky accessories. Our advice, of course, is to ask your eye doctor about FDA-approved colorful lenses. Single use, daily disposable lenses with colors that are healthy and safe are available.

While we are on the topic of contact-lens

safety, here are a few other reminders that we share on a regular basis: • Don’t share your contact lenses with others! We see patients all the time who come in wearing their spouse’s contacts. You wouldn’t wear their underpants, but you put a medical device prescribed for someone else in your eye?

• Cleaning your contacts in your mouth is an absolute no-no.

• Storing your contacts in tap water overnight may be the single most highrisk thing you can do. Pseudomonas infections from this “trick” are high and can have devastating, permanent outcomes.

This holiday season, be smart with your contacts. Wash your hands, change them regularly and don’t buy costume contacts at the gas station!

Dr. Jeremy A. Ciano, an international lecturer and published author, is a Current Publishing columnist. For more information or to ask a question, he may be emailed at DrCiano@ Revolution-EYES.com.

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Jet Access moving to Fishers

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The City of Fishers announced that aviation management company Jet Access plans to move its headquarters RELOCATION to Fishers by the end of the year.

“It’s an exciting time for Jet Access, and we look forward to bringing our corporate team together to support our future growth,” Jet Access CEO Quinn Ricker stated. “Fishers is one of the fastest-growing business hubs for corporate headquarters and communities in central Indiana, and moving to Fishers will allow us to accommodate future growth.”

Jet Access, which now has headquarters in Greenfield, employs nearly 400 aviation professionals with 260 residing in central Indiana, according to the announcement.

Sixty-three corporate employees will relocate from offices around the metro area to the new Fishers headquarters.

“Fishers’ strong sense of community and momentum continues to bring economic opportunities to our community,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “The team at

Aviation management company Jet Access plans to move its headquarters to Fishers by the end of the year. (Image courtesy of Jet Access)

Jet Access has a strong vision for the future of private jet travel and we look forward to supporting that growth.”

The announcement follows approval Oct. 9 of an economic development agreement by the City of Fishers Redevelopment Commission.

According to the agreement, the company must move by the end of the year and relocate at least 63 employees who are paid an average wage of $58.71 an hour. By June 2025, the company must hire at least 20 new employees, the agreement states.

The city agreed to provide up to $70,000 in training funds for new Jet Access employees.

Club Z! Tutoring offers services in Hamilton County

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services recently opened a franchise in Hamilton County serving Carmel, Fishers, BUSINESS Noblesville and Westfield. It also serves Zionsville.

According to the business, Club Z! provides high-quality, individualized tutoring to students in their homes, during times convenient to parents. The franchise offers tutoring in all core subjects, including reading, math, science, computers, language arts and others.

Club Z! also provides tutoring in study skills, SAT, ACT and other assessment test preparation. Specialized services for children with learning disabilities are also available.

“Club Z! reaches students more quickly and effectively,” said Kim Walsh, who coowns Club Z! in Hamilton County with her husband, Tim Walsh. “Tutors give students the individual attention they need, making

each child more comfortable, eager and confident about learning.”

The Hamilton County Club Z! is locally owned and operated, as are all Club Z! franchises throughout the United States, according to the business. Each franchise employs local teachers and degreed professionals to perform tutoring services.

Tim Walsh said individual attention allow sessions to tailor to each student, which fortifies the student’s strengths and addresses their needs.

According to the Walshes, parents also benefit from the in-home tutoring because sessions are performed after normal business hours and on weekends.

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Waiting for tech to catch up Commentary by Terry Anker “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?”

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

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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.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble’s concert is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Daphne Pinchouck, performing in Beef & Boards’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor PERFORMANCES Dreamcoat” was special for one major reason.

Daphne, a Fishers resident and fifth-grader at Holy Cross Lutheran School in Indianapolis, was able to perform with her older sister, Sydney, a Hamilton Southeastern High School junior, in the Sheep Choir, which performed through Oct. 19.

“It’s been one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done,” Daphne said. “I’ve always watched Sydney in shows and hoped I could be in a show with her. I’ve always looked up to her, and she’s always inspired me. She’s the reason I’ve started doing theater in the first place, and I’ve waited for this opportunity ever since I’ve started doing theater.

This is an experience I will never forget.”

It’s been special for her sister, too.

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The choirs include two sets of siblings from Carmel, Evan and Sadie Cohen and Miranda and Tommy McConnell.

The Cohens are in the Goat Choir, which performs through Nov. 2, and the McConnells are in the Camel Choir, which performs Nov. 3-19.

Other members of the choirs include Carter Beth, Westfield; Fender Brokamp, Westfield; and Mia Stout, Zionsville.

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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 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.

Many today consider Gene Stratton-Porter the lesser-known equal of Booth Tarkington.

Limberlost Cabin and the Cabin at Wildflower Woods are owned by the Indiana State Museum and are open to the public.

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