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HEPL board rescinds controversial book policy

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com In a split vote Nov. 16, the Hamilton East Public Library’s Board of Directors voted to rescind the controversial secLIBRARY tion of its library collections policy, and to remove Tiffanie Ditlevson as the board president.

The HEPL board and its collections policy faced national media attention and criticism after the bestseller “The Fault in Our Stars” by Indiana author John Green, along with many others in the teen section, was moved to the general collection because of stipulations in the board’s collections policy regarding sexual acts and Ditlevson profanity.

The vote was 5-1 with board member Micah Beckwith voting no. Ditlevson abstained.

The vote came after the board received feedback from community members via a survey that indicated library patrons wanted the board to “stop book banning, improve board (and) trust librarians.”

Ditlevson argued that the survey might not be representative of the community’s feelings regarding the policy. Beckwith questioned whether there would be any “guard rails” to protect children from what he said could be harmful material.

They were in the minority, however. Other board members — Craig Siebe, Michelle Payne, Andre Miksha, Bill Kenley and newly appointed member Susan Crandall — voted in favor of deleting that section, which had been paused since late August.

Crandall was appointed by the Hamilton County Commissioners to replace Ray Maddalone, who resigned in early October after the state Public Access Counselor determined that he and former board president Laura Alerding violated the state’s Open Door Law. Near the end of the Nov. 16 meeting, Payne made a motion to reassign Ditlevson as board vice president and appoint Seibe

— who had been serving as vice president — as the new president. That motion passed along the same lines as the policy vote.

During discussion of the change in officers, Payne said she was disappointed that Ditlevson chose to send a press release Nov. 10 announcing Library Director Edra Waterman’s resignation. Payne said that Waterman and two board members asked that the information be kept confidential so that Waterman could make the announcement herself during the Nov. 16 meeting.

Payne said the library director’s resignation seems to be part of a trend.

“How many people need to give up on this library Waterman before this board gets a hint that things are not going well?” she said. “We’ve had two law firms, two (chief financial officers), two deputy directors and now the one employee (with) whom we have a direct relationship — our fearless leader for 12 years — is leaving. We have a huge, gaping hole to fill and I’m concerned about how we’re going to fill it. More so, I’m concerned about the lack of trust and transparency on the board and the message that sends to the leadership we are lucky to have left.”

Seibe noted that the board agreed members should not take individual action on behalf of the board.

“This whole board unanimously made a policy that the board speaks through the full board, not individual members,” he said, noting that the news release, while signed

by Ditlevson, talked about the board as a whole. “I do not read that as consistent with the policy.”

Ditlevson explained that she sent the

news release because members of the media had reached out to her asking whether Waterman had resigned, and she felt that she needed to get ahead of the rumor mill.

She added that she plans to resign from the HEPL board at the end of the year.

Ditlevson recently was elected to an atlarge seat on the Fishers City Council.

Waterman will start her new job as library director at the Anderson Public Library in early January. According to a notice on the Anderson library’s website, Waterman started her career there, working in a variety of positions for 10 years, including reference librarian and assistant director.

Waterman’s resignation from HEPL is effective Dec. 22.

Also during the Nov. 16 meeting, the board voted to remove a presentation from the agenda by physician Dan Stock about child development. Ditlevson had added that presentation to the meeting agenda, and argued that Stock was a health care professional with information about brain development that could be useful to the board when determining how to proceed with the library’s collections policy.

Stock made national headlines in 2021 following a presentation he gave to the Mt. Vernon School Board about COVID-19 vaccines and masking. The viral video of his presentation was fact-checked by numerous news organizations.

Stock did speak during the HEPL board’s public comment period, but was limited to three minutes. In his brief time at the lectern, he talked about stimulus control and the addictive nature of orgasms, and said that a one-size-fits-all approach to what’s appropriate for children isn’t the answer.

Stock said parents are the only ones who can know what’s best for their children.

The next HEPL board meeting is Dec. 21 at the Noblesville library.

“How many people need to give up on this library before this board gets a hint that things are not going well?”

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HSE chief equity officer leaving for another district news@currentinfishers.com Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ chief equity and inclusion officer will be leaving HSE for a similar position with SCHOOLS Metropolitan School District of Washington Township.

According to a notice on the MSDWT website, Nataki Pettigrew will start her new job in January.

The Hamilton Southeastern Schools chief equity and inclusion officer posiPettigrew tion was created in 2018 and Pettigrew came to work at HSE in January 2021, according to the district’s website.

In that position, she was to “lead the development of HSE Schools’ inclusive practices and fulfill the district’s commitment to recruiting, retaining and supporting a diverse staff and educating a diverse student body.”

She also provided professional development and training to help create an inclusive, supportive culture at the school district, according to the website.

A new, conservative Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees majority was elected in 2022. Pettigrew was among five HSE administrators whose two-year contracts were not renewed by the board in June.

The other four were Chief Financial Officer Katy Dowling; Chief Operating Officer Jimmie Lake; Matthew Kegley, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning; and Kimberly Lippe, assistant superintendent of staff and student services.

With Pettigrew’s departure, two of those remain without renewed contracts: Dowling and Lake.

Kegley was named interim superintendent in September when Superintendent Yvonne Stokes resigned, and Lippe has since left for a position with another district.

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Open through Dec. 15, mailboxes for letters to Santa are available at the Nickel Plate Trail near the 116th Street intersection at the swings and the Ambassador House, 10598 Eller Road). Include an address to receive a reply from St. Nick. Those who prefer email can send a message through Dec. 22 to santa@fishers.in.us. For more, visit playfishers.com.

The City of Fishers offers a digital Fishers Holiday Lights Map for those in search of the best light displays. Residents who want to be included on the map can learn more at ThisIsFishers.com/FishersLights.

CONNER PRAIRIE’S A MERRY PRAIRIE HOLIDAY Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 17, and December 21 and 22 at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. Lights, Santa and family-friendly activities. For more and to purchase tickets, visit ConnerPrairie.org.

SHOP FISHERS: HOLIDAY SERIES Now through Dec. 31, shoppers can explore and support the city’s small businesses during the holiday season while enjoying special deals and discounts. For more, visit thisisfishers.com/ShopFishers.

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Through the month of December, residents can check out a free light display illuminated daily at dusk along the downtown portion of the Nickel Plate Trail, presented by Centier Bank. Live music and food trucks are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1 through 3. For more, visit playfishers.com/ NPTNightLights.

ANGEL OF HOPE CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY Fishers Parks Foundation will host the fourth annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony to remember lost children. The Ambassador House will be open at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 6 with a candlelight procession to the Angel of Hope Memorial Garden and the reading of names at 7 p.m. For more, visit fishersparks.org.

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Give back this season with the Hamilton East Public Library with several opportunities to donate and give, including winter apparel donation drives and holiday gift-making classes. For more, visit hepl. lib.in.us.

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP BICENTENNIAL Delaware Township is celebrating its 200th birthday 3-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E. 131st St. in Fishers. A short program starts at 3:30. The free event includes door prizes and giveaways, carolers, Santa, cookies and cocoa, and a craft at 4 p.m.

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The December StoryWalk book is “A Thing Called Snow,” by Yoval Zommer. Throughout the month, parents are encouraged to check out the book to read aloud during a stroll with their children at Holland Park.

Learn more at playfishers.com/Storywalk.

The City of Fishers will host a unique character experience filled with games, crafts, cookie decorating and more at the Historic Ambassador House on Dec. 16 and 17. Registered guests will be able to decorate cookies, visit with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, and participate in other Whoville fun and games. All parents and children, regardless of age, must be registered to attend.

Children 2 and under are free to attend with registration. No walk-ups will be permitted. To register, visit playfishers.com/583/ Cookies-with-Characters.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING The City of Fishers offers a free Christmas tree recycling program, where residents can drop off bare, live trees at three park locations around the city. Drop-off days are Dec. 26 through Feb. 1 at Brooks School Park, 11780 Brooks School Road; Cumberland Park, 10580 Cumberland Road; and Holland Park , 1 Park Drive. For more, visit fishers.in.us/1069/ Recycle.

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Toy Drive – Compass is partnering with Foster Fairies to collect new unwrapped toys for local children in the foster care system. Toys will be collected through Dec. 3. They can be dropped off at the Compass office in Broad Ripple, 5420 College Ave., Suite 100, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For convenience, donors can have Amazon packages shipped directly to the Broad Ripple office. Toys can also be dropped off from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Jamie Boer Homes, 8800 North St., Suite 101, Fishers.

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The City of Fishers is moving forward with plans for a $60 million community center at East 121st Street and Hoosier Road. (Williams Architects rendering courtesy of the City of Fishers)

Council OKs community center site annexation

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The Fishers City Council voted unanimously Nov. 20 to annex 25 acres that will be the site of the planned new GOVERNMENT Fishers Community Center southeast of the intersection of East 121st Street and Hoosier Road.

The $60 million, 105,000-square-foot facility, announced in June, will be recreation-focused, according to the city, and will include amenities such as a dog park, indoor playground, indoor walking/running track and an aquatics facility.

The center will offer memberships and day passes with discounts for Fishers residents.

Free amenities will be available to residents and nonresidents, including the indoor playground, indoor track and a café.

The center also will house clinical rooms and offices for the Fishers Health Department, a child care facility, multipurpose rooms and public gathering spaces. Williams Architects | Aquatics worked with the city and The Hagerman Group on the project design.

The center will be paid for through city-issued bonds following a build-operate-transfer agreement set to end in 2026. The city states that it does not anticipate tax rates will increase as a result of this project.

The community center site is going through a rezoning process to change its designation from residential to open space, which allows it to be used for recreational purposes. The council approved the rezone in

first reading and referred that matter to the plan commission.

For more about the center, visit thisisfishers.com/ fishers-community-center-at-johnson-farm.

Also during the Nov. 20 meeting, the council approved: • An ordinance to issue up to $12 million in revenue bonds to help finance the construction of District South, a Rebar South Street, LLC, mixed-use development on the south side of South Street, between Lantern Road on the east and the Nickel Plate Trail on the west. The debt payments for the 20-year bonds will be paid by the borrower.

• An ordinance to issue $11.8 million in general obligation bonds to fund road improvements, sewer and water infrastructure improvements, trail improvements and equipment purchases.

• A resolution approving a project agreement with developer Thompson Thrift, which is investing about $160 million to complete its Fishers District Union project, including a hotel with retail space, additional retail buildings, office buildings and mixed-use buildings. Thompson Thrift also is developing the Fishers District Crossings project, which includes residential and retail space. The developments will be close to the new Fishers Events Center, which is expected to open in November 2024. Through the resolution, the city agrees to issue developer-backed bonds to support the development projects. A bond amount has not yet been determined.

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Fishers resident finds niche with javelin

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The Indiana High School Athletic Association doesn’t include javelin in its meets.

It wouldn’t matter to Faith SPORTS Helton because the Fishers resident attends The Classical Academy in Indianapolis, which doesn’t have athletic programs.

Helton, a senior, recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field for Milligan UniHelton versity, an NAIA school in Elizabethton, Tenn. She will primarily throw the javelin.

“It wasn’t easy right away, it’s very technical,” said Helton, who has been throwing the javelin for five years during the summer club season.

“It’s a lot of fun. I enjoy it. I’ll probably throw the shot put indoors for something to do,” Helton said. “If my coach wants me to do the discus, I have no problem doing it. I realized I could throw the javelin in college during my sophomore year when my technique developed exponentially.”

Helton said she chose Milligan because the climate is a bit warmer, so she could be outside throwing more.

Helton was a regional champion in the javelin in 2022 and finished fourth at a javelin-only national meet called American JavFest in East Stroudsburg, Pa., this summer.

She plans to major in political science.

Helton has competed in track and field for seven years. Before that, she was a

Fishers resident Faith Helton will throw the javelin at Milligan University. (Photo courtesy of Helton family)

distance runner, competing in the 3,000 and 1,500 meters. She was on the Indy’s Racing Cheetahs club when she was younger but has been an unattached competitor since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Besides the javelin, Helton has thrown the hammer and discus in competition.

“During the offseason, I do the majority of my workouts at the Fishers YMCA and the rest of my workouts are usually done on an athletic field,” she said. “In the beginning I had to be pretty disciplined about it, but I enjoy working out.”

Helton throws three times a week at a park near her home.

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Kroger launches Holiday Hunger Campaign — Kroger Central Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Foundation have launched the annual Holiday Hunger Campaign to provide meals to local families in need. According to Kroger, the campaign runs through Dec. 30, and customers shopping in stores and online in Indiana will be encouraged to donate $1, $5 or $10 or round up their purchase to assist Kroger’s local food-bank partners.

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Citizens Reservoir opened in 2020 to supplement the greater Indianapolis area’s water supply. (Photo courtesy of Citizens Energy Group)

Geist low, but officials not concerned with water supply

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Autumn weather has been drier than usual, leading to lower lake levels at Geist and Morse reservoirs, but an UTILITIES official with Citizens Energy Group — which provides water for much of the greater Indianapolis area — said it’s not a concern at this time.

Steve Berube is director of water production for Citizens Energy Group. He said in an email exchange that the company anticipates reservoir levels will recover completely before next summer.

“Current reservoir levels are 6 inches below the spillway at Geist Reservoir and 2 inches below the spillway at Morse Reservoir,” he said. “This is notably higher than they would be without recent improvements to our water supply infrastructure.”

Those improvements include the 2020 completion of Citizens Reservoir on Olio Road next to Geist Reservoir. According to Citizens’ website, the converted limestone quarry stores more than 3 billion gallons. That’s about half the capacity of Geist Reservoir.

“Without these improvements, we estimate that Geist Reservoir’s current level would be approximately 2 feet below the spillway and Morse Reservoir’s current level would be approximately 4 feet below the spillway,” Berube said. “We have pumped more than 800 million gallons out of Citizens Reservoir year-to-date, which previously would have had to be released from Morse and Geist reservoir storage.”

He said that in previous dry years, both Geist and Morse have been as low as 10 feet below the spillway.

A spillway is part of a dam that releases water when lakes are at flood level.

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A graph shows lake levels at Indianapolis reservoirs during dry years. (Image courtesy of Citizens Energy Group)

als could help conserve water is by reducing the amount they use for their lawns. He said lawn irrigation is the primary driver of summer and autumn water consumption.

“Whereas Citizens is very confident in our water supply, it is also true that residential and commercial lawn watering can represent up to 70 percent of the volume we distribute during the warmer months,” he said. “Proactively limiting lawn irrigation can be a real help in removing stress on our infrastructure system. Wise water usage has a direct benefit to our community’s water supply.”

According to the National Weather Service, rainfall at Indianapolis International Airport — the official measurement location for the area — is below average so far this year.

Through October, total rainfall is 36.16 inches.

Normal rainfall would put the area at 37.26 through October. November totals have not yet been calculated, but a daily online measurement shows less than half an inch for the month through Nov. 19.

A typical rainfall for November is 3.45 inches. Annual rainfall for the Indianapolis area averages 43.63 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

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A Carmel-based nonprofit is working to promote social wellness through sports and arts.

NONPROFIT Since becoming a nonprofit in 2016, the Kriya Shakti Foundation has expanded its offerings to include a variety of athletic competitions and other events.

“The purpose of the organization is to support and propagate classical art forms and sports and nurture social wellness among communities by organizing events that showcase classical performing arts and host sports tournaments,” said Mangala Devathu, artistic director of Kriya Shakti Foundation.

“Since its inception, KSF has focused on creating avenues and events that brought individuals together to feel part of a community and engage in activities that brought in positive influence that contributed to constructive engagement amongst individuals.”

Since 2020, that includes running a badminton club with dozens of members who play each week. For the last three years, KSF has also conducted and hosted badminton, volleyball and tennis tournaments across different skill levels.

Devathu said a recent badminton tournament in Westfield was a “huge success with teams that participated not just from Carmel but across neighboring communities and cities.”

Another event that has been successful for KSF is the annual Ranga Shankaraa Dance and Music Festival held at the Tarkington theater.

As artistic director, Devathu intends to share her expertise as an Indian classical dance practitioner and teacher with 30 years of industry experience to the community.

KSF aims to expand sports offerings, too, with the addition of a cricket league.

“We would like to be able to encourage sports enthusiasts to embark on the journey towards adopting sport and playing,” Devathu said.

Upcoming KSF events include the Paathashala Dance Camp in spring 2024 and the Cricket League in summer 2024.

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County historian researches ‘forgotten’ composer

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Historian David Heighway stumbled across forgotten composer Frederich L. Hunt PRESENTATION while researching artists from the county.

Heighway learned that Franklin Booth, a well-known illustrator from Carmel, was the uncle of Hunt.

“I learned his work had tremendously been forgotten and a lot of his work ascribed to other people,” Heighway said.

Heighway will make a presentation at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Hamilton County Historical Society’s annual meeting and dessert reception at Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St., in Noblesville. Prior to the presentation, there will be a short meeting and board election.

Hunt, a 1926 Carmel High School graduate, died of cancer at age 60 in 1967 in Rochester, N.Y. “Even people who were writing about him and were using his music didn’t know anything about him,” Heighway said. “Literally, his whole life was a surprise. I looked

A photo of Fred L. Hunt from his 1967 obituary in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. (Photo courtesy of newspapers.com)

into his relationship with parents, siblings and with his wives. We don’t know much about his first wife. There are still so many odd unanswered questions, I don’t know if we will ever find out. I had to find out his relationship with the Eastman School of Music (in Rochester). Some of the articles I found had him being a student there and I

had to find out if it was true or not.”

Hunt’s parents died when he was 5 years old, and he was raised by his grandmother, who was an aunt of the aviation pioneers and brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright.

Hunt mostly made his living as a printer for newspapers or private presses in the state of New York.

Heighway said he would like to write something about Hunt in a magazine.

“The music I’m told is decent music, it might not be a great lost masterpiece, “ Heighway said. “It would be wonderful if there could be a concert of this music done.”

Heighway said there are some rough recordings of the music from the Eastman School of Music. He said it would be interesting to have the music performed in Carmel.

“I’m not a musician, so I can’t pass judgment on the quality of the music,” Heighway said.

The presentation will include clips of the music.

The cost for Historical Society members is $5 and $7 for nonmembers. more, visit hamiltoncoinhs.com.

DISPATCHES Local road projects receive state funding — Significant state funding has been approved for local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to an announcement from Hamilton County GOP legislators.

Area grant recipients include Arcadia, $446,295; Hamilton County, $248,350; Sheridan, $776,618; and Westfield, $1 million. State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, more than 180 Indiana towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.

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Senior standout was key to HSE’s two state volleyball titles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior volleyball player Breonna Goss received no break after Hamilton Southeastern High School won its second consecutive IHSAA Class 4A state title.

“The next day was tryouts, and we went right into club season,” said Goss, who plays for the Goss Munciana Volleyball Club. “I would have liked a little break, but it does help to not get off your game.”

The 6-foot middle blocker helped the No. 1 Class 4A Royals complete a 33-0 season by beating No. 5 Castle in four sets Nov. 4 at Muncie in the state championship match.

The Royals dropped only five sets all season. The team has a 67-match unbeaten streak as it won 34 straight after losing its 2022 season opener.

“It was amazing,” Goss said. “The beginning of my senior season it was our goal (as a team) to get back to the state championship match and win, so it was really

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Favorite subject: Biology Favorite athlete: Allyson Felix Favorite movie: “Legally Blonde” Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy” exciting to complete our goal. Staying undefeated the whole year was another one of our big goals.”

The Duke University-bound Goss broke the school’s single-season hitting percentage record with a 0.476, breaking Hayden Huybers’ 2015 record of 0.470.

Goss, who didn’t start playing volleyball until seventh grade, became a starter during her sophomore year. She played basketball and competed in track and field.

Breonna Goss helped lead Hamilton Southeastern to two consecutive state titles.

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She competed in those three sports until her freshman year, when she chose to concentrate on volleyball.

“Her development has been exponential,” HSE coach Jason Young said.

After playing on the freshman team, Goss started out on the junior varsity team.

“But we ended up using her (on varsity) periodically throughout the year,” Young said. “It was her junior year where she made her biggest gains. She became a dominant force for us, and during our postseason run she was one of our best players. I believe it is on the big stage where Breonna shines the brightest. Her state final matches were spectacular both this year and in 2022.”

Young said Goss is a naturally gifted athlete.

“She is one of, if not the best, athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” Young said. “She is so fast and elevates so quickly it is hard to stop her. Breonna’s blocking has also been something we have been able to count on. Breonna is a quiet leader, but when she speaks, others listen.”

Goss said she made the most improvement in her transition scoring.

Goss chose Duke because of its combination of athletics and academics. She plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medicine, perhaps becoming a doctor, anesthesiologist or nurse.

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Fishers Event Center expected to open in November 2024

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The $170-million Fishers Event Center is on track for completion in fall 2024, and officials with the City of Fishers and Hallett Sports and Entertainment are already making plans for events at the new 8,500-seat facility.

Hallett owns ECHL hockey team Indy Fuel and a new yet-to-be-named Indoor Football League team, both of which will be based at the new center. IndyFuel President Larry McQueary said that through management company ASM Global, they plan to host some concerts to showcase the center when it first opens, to introduce everyone to the new space before hockey season begins.

“The whole thing is that it’s an event center — not an arena, not a coliseum,” he said.

“The vision behind it is, we plan on having over 100-plus events (in) year one, and 160 (by) year five.”

That includes home games for the hockey and football teams, and potentially other sporting events.

“It’s going to be anything from high school graduations to concerts, to Cirque Du Soleil,” McQueary said. “We’ve had some people reach out about even doing some events there in regard to galas (and) things like that. And then of course, you have hockey, football and who knows what else?

We’re not stopping.”

He said the smaller size of the venue, located at the Fishers District development off Ikea Way, is part of its attraction. They won’t be big enough to host Taylor Swift concerts, but they might get some up-andcoming country performers such as Lainey Wilson, he said, or classic rock bands like Journey or Bon Jovi.

The sporting events will be a big attraction, as well. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said that the addition of the Indoor Football League team was a big win for the center.

“Obviously, we’re excited to have Indy Fuel as one of our anchor tenants, but we knew that hockey in itself cannot sustain the event center, or the event center can’t reach true potential just off of hockey alone,” he said. “So ,we’ve been looking at other opportunities to bring fun, affordable

(Left) A rendering shows a completed Fishers Event Center, which is under construction at its site in Fishers District off Ikea Way.

(Right) AECOM Hunt Construction is building the new Fishers Event Center. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

family entertainment. Jim (Hallett) said at the groundbreaking, and I think he’s meant it from day one, that he wants to create truly a community-oriented center. He took it upon himself to go get this Indoor Football League (team), and we think it adds another layer to an already pretty exciting story.”

The addition of the football league was announced in October. Fadness said he anticipated more news as AECOM Hunt Construction continues to build the center.

“We’re just getting warmed up,” he said.

“I don’t think this will be the last announcement when it comes to exciting offerings at the (Fishers) Event Center.”

Fadness echoed McQueary’s prediction of additional sports offerings as well as concerts, comedians and other family entertainment.

“I would anticipate from today moving forward, whether it’s every month or every couple months, there’ll be additional announcements coming about what people can expect when we open the doors next November,” he said.

Fadness said the facility will not be a money-making enterprise for the city, but rather one that adds to the quality of life

for residents. He said it also benefits local businesses.

“Folks coming in for concerts or going to a football game or a hockey game, they’re going to stop at dinner probably beforehand,” he said. “We really think it … builds support for our growing and dynamic culinary scene here in the City of Fishers. So, we think it adds to our economy, certainly, but at the same time, I think it enriches the quality of life for the residents that call Fishers home.”

McQueary said the City of Fishers has been a great partner in the development,

and he’s excited to open the center and start welcoming the community inside.

“I just think everyone is going to embrace it — it’s a new shiny object,” he said, laughing. “I tell everybody, it’s like anything — you’re going to have your honeymoon phase. It’s our job then to make sure that we put a good product out there to keep people going.”

ON THE COVER: An aerial view shows progress through mid-November at the Fishers Events Center, which is expected to open in November 2024. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)

EVENT CENTER TO ANCHOR THE CROSSING AT FISHERS DISTRICT The new $170 million Fishers Event Center is part of a bigger $550-million retail and entertainment expansion by developer Thompson Thrift at Fishers District.

According to a Thompson Thrift news release, the 62 acres under development will include retail, hospitality and residential developments in addition to the

event center, all near Interstate 69 and 116th Street, off Ikea Way. One of the confirmed tenants of the new development will be Chicken N Pickle, an indoor/outdoor facility that includes a restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and other games. It will be the first Chicken N Pickle franchise to open in Indiana.

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SMARI celebrates new offices

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Market research company SMARI marked its 40th anniversary Nov. 16 with a grand opening celebration of its OPENING new office at 8701 E. 116th St., Suite 240, in Fishers.

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going to be enticing and reach the largest number of customers?” Ittenbach said. “We tested different menu options to see which one would be the best.”

SMARI is about to have a change in leadership. Founder Jim Ittenbach plans to retire at the end of the year and will turn the operation over to Katie Ittenbach, his daughter.

“It’s kind of like the next season of life,” Jim Ittenbach said. “I think there’s seasons in business. This is the start of the next season.”

Local company helps businesses ‘work smarter’

By Chris Bavendar news@currentinfishers.com

plan options available and really like that they can just call WorkSmart with any coverage issues instead of trying to deal WorkSmart Systems Inc., a Carmel-based with an insurance company,” Hagan said. employer organization founded in 1998, “The relationship has also reduced the huge prides itself on helpyear-to-year premium fluctuations SERVICES ing businesses work that we used to see.” smarter.

Thomas said the company’s serWorkSmart regards itself as the vice model helps lower liability and “leading Indiana-based professional allows clients to focus on their core employer organization,” helping business. small- to medium-sized businesses “We conduct an extensive imnavigate HR needs. plantation meeting to discuss all Thomas “WorkSmart takes on the role of a specifics of a new client set up,” complete outsourced HR solution, including Thomas said. “A detailed schedule of each payroll, employee benefits, HR compliance step is compiled, including data collection, and management, as well as providing meetings with client employees to explain an HR technology platform that streamonboarding and employee benefit enrolllines all HR processes,” said Matt Thomas, ment, and thorough testing prior to any WorkSmart’s president and CEO. function going live.”

University High School in Carmel is among WorkSmart has 55 internal employees the firm’s clients. It joined WorkSmart in serving more than 450 clients with 12,000 2013, and its business manager, Mike Hagan, co-employees. said it was a “great decision” for the school.

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Have a gout-friendly season Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and indulgence. However, for individuals living with gout, PODIATRY this festive period can bring about concerns and challenges. Gout is a type of arthritis that triggers intense foot pain. Usually, that pain begins in your big toe. In addition to pain in your big toe, gout symptoms include redness, inflammation and tenderness to touch.

Gout isn’t a progressive condition that attacks your joints. Instead, gout comes in flares triggered by a buildup of uric acid in your bones. When that acid builds up, urate crystals form in the blood, causing painful symptoms wherever they settle. And these crystals frequently settle in the big toe joint.

Uric acid forms when our body breaks down a chemical known as purine. This chemical is found in many animal proteins.

So, a holiday meal full of protein significantly contributes to a gout attack. Alcohol can also increase uric acid buildup and raise the gout flare risk. Research has shown that drinking more than one alcoholic beverage

in 24 hours can increase the risk of a gout attack by 36 percent.

WHAT TO AVOID • Foods and drinks high in purines, such as shellfish, organ meats, red meat, distilled spirits and beer • Saturated fats in red meat, beef, lamb and pork and high-fat dairy products • Foods and drinks high in fructose such as candy, pastries, high-fructose fruits, juice and soda. Fructose can trigger your body to produce more uric acid.

But certain fruits, like cherries, can reduce acid concentrations.

TREATING GOUT Besides watching your diet and lifestyle changes, gout treatments include medications, increasing consumption of the appropriate fluids and elevating and immobilizing the foot.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@ westfieldfoot.com.

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DISPATCHES New podiatrist joins IU Health Saxony — IU Health Saxony, soon to be IU Health Fishers, has welcomed podiatrist Bronson Stanley to the hospital’s team in September. According to an announcement from IU Health, Stanley became interested in podiatry after witnessing how surgery helped alleviate foot pain for a loved one.

“My goal is to help my patients out and allow them to be pain free and live a happy, active life,” he stated. “When I see you for the first time as a patient, you can expect me to treat you like family.”

six months and older. Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for 2023-2024. The CDC recommends that everyone 5 and older get one dose of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date and protect against serious illness from COVID-19. Children aged 6 months to 4 years need multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date, including at least one dose of the updated vaccine. An RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people and babies also is available. For more, visit cdc.gov.

CDC announces recommended fall vaccines — Immunizations are available this fall and winter to help protect against three major respiratory diseases: COVID-19, flu and RSV. According to the Centers for Disease Control, immunization against these viruses remains the best protection for reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalizations, long-term health impacts and death. Updated flu vaccines for 2023-24 are available, including flu shots and a nasal spray flu vaccine. There are many flu vaccine options available this season for everyone ages

Fishers restaurants to post grades — All restaurants and food establishments with permanent facilities in the City of Fishers should have their Fishers Health Department inspection grade posted at their place of business as of Oct. 1. According to the City of Fishers, the notices should be in the restaurants’ front window or door, or within 5 feet of the entrance and/or any drive-through window.

They also should be posted 4 to 6 feet above ground level. To find a restaurant’s food grade online, visit fishers.in.us/ FoodGrade.

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What is the greater value of an object branded with some logo or another? State governments spend countless ESSAY tax dollars urging us to “Wander Indiana” or “Say Yes to Michigan.”

Energy drink companies slap logos on stunt planes, racecars and speedboats to associate the product with “go-fast” activities. Handbag manufacturers are entitled to significantly jack up the price (and demand) for a conspicuously labeled purse. There are good reasons that many of us weigh branding heavily in our decision-making and some not so good.

Status, assumption of quality, nostalgia or celebrity association are often cited. Likewise, communities, social groups, universities and other distinctly human organizations rely upon branding to create cohesion and group identity.

We are Italian American, practitioners of faith, proud Cornhuskers and many others. We wear the jerseys, donate money and advocate for the well-being of the order. Mostly, we benefit from adhesion to the affiliation. Is it possible that we could be harmed by it, too?

If we attend, for example, an institution of

higher education that has made choices to drift from core teaching principles into other perhaps worthy but not directly related to the training-required topics, does that mean a certain percentage, no matter how small, of our meager instructional hours are devoted to imparting persuasive advocacy rather than technical knowledge? Would our education quality be reduced by a corresponding percentage?

If the professor spends any class time discussing the alphabet soup of common causes, UAW, NRA, ESG, what is not being covered? Is it possible that we have instructional opportunity to waste? Regardless, how would a recent graduate even criticize the gap? Once one has spent the $300,000 for the Ivy League degree, can they wisely say that they are undereducated? Are they trapped in a paradox wherein complaining about the product is akin to complaining about oneself?

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

‘One’ is the happiest number Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I am home alone. Not in a stressful “Kevin!” kind of way, but in a magical, beautiful one of quiet bliss. The fire is roaring, a Spotify Bridgerton HUMOR soundtrack is playing, and I am so content I might never leave the couch. Let’s explore this rare gift of solitude.

Many of you know that my dreams of empty nesting have been put on hold indefinitely to accommodate a daughter who is taking a gap year and a son who needed a few months to find his post-college graduation path. The boy child has now moved to New York, but the girl one is on a traveling hiatus making money to fund her next adventure. She generally sets up camp in the living room amid the debris of her young life. And then there’s my husband, Doo, who always seems to be around. If he’s not on a conference call in his home office (right off the kitchen) with the door open, then he’s demo-ing bathrooms or shop-vacuuming the garage, seemingly oblivious to anyone seeking solace in Netflix or a Sarah J. Maas novel. The point is the planets have to align

“It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.”

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during a full solar eclipse for me to have a single moment to myself.

And for once, they actually have! Doo is away hunting (presumably to ensure we have meat for the winter), and our youngadult roommate has picked up an extra a.m. shift. It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.

For I am home alone. And unlike Kevin, I couldn’t be more thrilled. “Finally!”

Peace out.

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

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A sorrowful nod to my big Greek friend Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

One night at a Greek restaurant downtown, we had a few too many Corfu Lagers, Hanging from a rack in my office is a and while our cheese was flaming, we collection of neckties, each one emblazoned stood up in the middle of a packed room with a picture of comedy and performed “Who’s on First?” The paHUMOR greats: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel trons gave us a standing ovation, as well as and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, another round of Greek beer. and my favorites, Abbott and Costello. In Before Peter moved here in 2015, I did recent months, that tie has acquired a new a one-man show at Fringe, a festival of significance. multi-talented people Peter Spellos was who perform during a my student in the early “One night at a Greek restaurant three-week period along ‘70s when I taught high Mass Ave in Indy. My downtown, we had a few too school English. He didn’t topic was Jewish humany Corfu Lagers, and while our mor, a subject I knew share my disdain for cheese was flaming, we stood up well, but the hour-long dangling participles or in the middle of a packed room misplaced modifiers, but act was way out of my we did share a love of and performed “Who’s on First?” comfort zone. The first comedy. You name it, we evening of the show I The patrons gave us a standing laughed at it and anapeeked around the curovation, as well as another lyzed it. tain to see if anyone had round of Greek beer.”

One evening, Peter bought a ticket. There, – DICK WOLFSIE and I watched the Mel in the front row, was Brooks classic, “The Peter. He was working Producers.” We talked about the brilliant in New York and made the trip here for that performances by Zero Mostel and Gene Wild- one night only. er. Peter’s persona reminded me of Mostel.

Peter passed away quietly in hospice Both were bigger than life, in more ways Nov. 19 surrounded by his students who rethan one. vered him. He taught them all how to enjoy Peter enjoyed a career doing roles in the sound of laughter, to think creatively, films and voiceovers in several well-known and to make the world a brighter place. On a anime movies. He had a booth at Gen Con recent Sunday, I wore my Abbott and Costelin Indy where fans of his work lined up for lo tie to our Unitarian church, where I lit a autographs. Peter ultimately moved to Indy candle for Peter. I don a comedy tie to most and began teaching acting, comedy and occasions, but sometimes it’s difficult to deimprov to eager students who came to love cide which comedian to wear. For the near him and learn from him. future, it’s pretty obvious who’s on first.

So, what does this all have to do with Abbott and Costello? The legendary team is best known for what is considered the Dick Wolfsie is an author, greatest comedy sketch of all time, “Who’s columnist and speaker. Contact on First?” Peter and I had tried to learn the him at wolfsie@aol.com. routine in the past, but it wasn’t easy. It’s all about mastering the timing.

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Fishers twins portray key roles in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s ’Nutcracker’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock put a unique twist in casting for “The Nutcracker.”

Twins Vincent and Violet DANCE Kitchen are cast in key roles.

“The twins portray the homeless orphans not only separately, but also together in selected performances,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.

“This unique casting may never happen again, with twins who are the correct age and skill level to accomplish the title role.

The role is usually reserved for a young female dancer, so it is wonderful to see a young male dancer in the (main) role and then adorable to see the twins perform the roles of Klara and Klarence together.”

The twins, who are Fishers Junior High School seventh-graders, perform in The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 1-10 at The Florence, 335 Gradle Dr., Carmel.

“Getting to dance alone and with Vincent is very exciting and fun,” Violet said.

“When Vincent and I dance together on stage, I can always count on him to calm my nerves. When we are on stage together, I feel I can connect to the emotions of the story because Vincent is not only my twin brother in the show, but in real life, too. Dancing alone, I know I have to push myself to own the stage and to portray the emotion of the hardship of homelessness. I love getting to dance with Vincent, and I also love having the chance to dance the lead alone.”

Vincent said he also enjoys having the opportunity to dance the lead solo and perform a duet with his sister.

“Dancing as the lead as a solo has been incredible, and I’m very honored to be the first male Klarence in Mr. Hancock’s production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Vincent said.

“I have been working very hard and I hope my performance does not disappoint.”

Vincent said he and his sister work

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Fishers twins Vincent and Violet Kitchen perform in “The Nutcracker.”

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well as a team.

“I’ve always loved dancing in Mr. Hancock’s productions, but this year will be special, sharing the lead with my sister,” Vincent said.

Hancock said his company’s contemporary production of “The Nutcracker” has always been a unique production in that it follows a similar storyline as the classic production but with an updated and contemporary twist, where Klara is an orphan child who is homeless and receives a broken nutcracker doll from a homeless person.

“Due to acts of kindness, her world is magically changed,” Hancock said.

Hancock said another unique feature of GHDT’s production is the inclusion of international music from Spain, Russia, Africa, China, Afghanistan and France in variations from Act II. Hancock said three graduating seniors, Audrey Holloway, Heritage Christian School; Hillary Riley, Carmel High School; and Audrey Springer, Noblesville High School, who are all students at The Academy of GHDT, share the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince and a soloist in one of the international variations of Act II Afghanistan.

“Dancing as all three characters is a lot

of fun and an exciting challenge,” Springer said. “Sugar Plum and Prince are roles that I have watched since I was a young fairy in my first performance of GHDT’S ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it’s hard to believe that I am now the ‘older girl’ inspiring the younger kids in these soloist roles.”

Holloway said it has been her dream to perform the lead roles in “The Nutcracker.”

“It is hard to believe that 14 years ago I performed in this show for the very first time. I started as a tiny unicorn and now have the unbelievable opportunity to dance as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Afghanistan soloist,” Holloway said. “It is interesting to see how each of us portrays the characters differently and are able to give the audience a unique experience at every show. It is a blessing to be able to share the roles with two strong dancers and get to know them on a deeper level.”

Riley said the opportunity has tested her skills and ability to adapt quickly.

“Through the process, I have discovered multiple sides of myself as a performer,” she said. “The best thing about triple casting is the ability to relate to your peers and help each other out.”

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Jim Brickman’s “A Joyful Christmas” is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘HOLIDAY HITS’ The Midtown Men’s “Holiday Hits” is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR Girl Named Tom’s One More Christmas Tour concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ELF’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf” from Dec. 1-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

SARAH SCHARBROUGH Sarah Scharbrough and special guest Ryan Ahlwardt will perform holiday concerts at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform two Dec. 3 concerts, the first featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus at 2 p.m. and ‘A Christmas Festival’ at 7 p.m., at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The first show is shorter and designed for a younger audience with Santa These will be Charles Conrad’s final and Mrs. Claus. The evening performance is Christmas concerts as Indiana Wind Symcalled “A Christmas Festival.” phony’s music “I feel like I’ve grown up proCONCERT director. fessionally with this ensemble,” Conrad, who is reAnderson said. “I’ve been on quite tiring at the end of this 2023-24 seaa windy road with music, but the son, hasn’t given it much thought IWS has been a consistent part of because he has been so busy. my story, and I’ve loved getting to However, guest soprano soloist know so many of the musicians Jessamyn Anderson is feeling nosthroughout different seasons of my Anderson talgic. A 2011 Carmel High School life. I truly treasure my time with graduate, Anderson was a student of Conthe IWS.” rad’s wife, former CHS choir teacher Ann Anderson will sing “Let it Go” from the Conrad. movie “Frozen” during the matinee.

“This will absolutely be a special perforPer tradition, she will sing “O Holy Night” mance,” Anderson said. “Charlie was the in the evening performance. first conductor to offer me a professional “Singing ‘O Holy Night’ in the magnificent gig when I was just 18. When he called and Palladium is truly one of my favorite moasked if I’d like to sing at the Palladium, I ments of the entire holiday season,” she honestly thought he was joking. And now said. “I get to proclaim words I wholehearthere we are, 12 years later. I am so grateful edly believe, sing soaring high notes and to Charlie for giving me this opportunity.” invite others to experience the hope and joy Anderson, who is based in Nashville, that Christmas offers us.

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“He’s 16 years old and is a complete prodigy on piano and guitar,” Koz said. “He’s an internet sensation, hugely popular.”

Saxophonist Dave Koz figured the 25th Saxophonist/flutist Marcus Robinson also year would be the last for his annual Christ- is making his debut with the tour. mas concert tour.

“He is one of the most up-andCONCERT He was wrong. coming names in the world of “I guess people contemporary jazz these days,” Koz would like us to come back, so said. we’re keeping it going,” he said.

Vocalist Rebecca Jade is returnThe 26th Dave Koz & Friends ing for the third year.

Christmas Tour will stop at 7:30 “Since the last year she was with p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the us, her own star has risen promiKoz Center for the Performing Arts in nently in the world of contemporary Carmel. jazz,” Koz said.

“We love coming to the Palladium. It’s one Robinson and Schultz also sing. of our favorite tour stops,” Koz said. “It’s “I’m really the only one who doesn’t sing, such an incredibly beautiful venue. The idea but that doesn’t stop me,” Koz said. of taking this forward beyond the quarter of Koz and Schultz will perform “When You a century mark was really to feature a lot of Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio.” An aninew artists. There are so many new artists mated version featuring Koz and his rescue that are deserving of attention.” dog, Buddy Boy, was recently released.

Koz will be joined on the jazz-based “We are going to use that opportunity Christmas tour by longtime musical partner to talk about Disney and how much Disney Jonathan Butler, a guitarist/singer. shaped us,” he said. “That song is so much Justin Lee Schultz, who was born in part of our life since it’s been around since South Africa but lives in the U.S., is making 1940.” his first appearance with the tour.

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