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GOP governor candidates take to the debate stage

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Six candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor espoused strong conservative values during a March 11 debate at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

POLITICS

The primary election is May 7, with early in-person voting starting April 9.

An audience of more than 500 listened to about 90 minutes of questions and answers with candidates Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour.

The first question from moderator Ann Marie Shambaugh, managing editor of Current in Carmel, focused on citizen-led ballot initiatives, which are not allowed in the Indiana Constitution.

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“In some states, ballot initiatives or referendums allow citizens to create law by direct vote, such as Ohio, where last year voters legalized recreational marijuana and ensured access to abortion,” Shambaugh said. “What is your position on citizen ballot initiatives, and if elected governor, would you support introducing them in Indiana? If not, why do you believe citizens should not have direct oversight on such issues?”

For the most part, the candidates agreed that the existing system is best for Indiana. Hill said ballot initiatives work in other states, but not Indiana. He said initiatives tend to be led by emotions, rather than rational debate and he doesn’t support provisions for citizen initiatives.

Crouch, who is the lieutenant governor in Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration, said elected representatives make the decisions in Indiana and she supports that process. However, she said, if the General Assembly approved a ballot initiative bill and it came to her as governor to sign, she would support it.

Braun, Chambers and Doden said they, too, would consider approving an initiative bill passed by the Legislature.

However, Braun — who is completing his first term as a U.S. senator — said he would be concerned about outside money influencing the vote for ballot initiatives; Chambers stressed the need for a governor to get to know the state’s “customers” — the citizens; and Doden said he prefers Indiana’s representative form of government.

Reitenour, a political newcomer who said that God called her to run for governor, said that when government operates the

way it should, there’s no need for citizen initiatives, but when there’s government overreach, she could see where it could be necessary.

Another question focused on improving education. Crouch said she wants to create a “cradle-to-career” program that focuses on the basics and provides career training opportunities.

“Increasingly, we need to be sure that our schools are teaching our children how to think not what to think,” she said, “We need to protect our most precious resource, which is our children, from indoctrination and manipulation.”

Braun said public education makes up half the state’s budget, and if the state isn’t getting that right, something isn’t working the way it should. He also touted getting back to the basics and providing training in the trades.

Chambers, who founded an Indianapolis-based real estate firm, said nothing is more important to the future than education.

“We have too much money going into administration, too much money going into buildings and not enough money going into teacher salaries,” he said, adding that he has a plan to modernize the state’s education system.

Doden, who led the state’s Economic Development Corp. under then-Gov Mike Pence, said the state has a constitutional and moral obligation to educate children. He touted vouchers, and said competition with private schools for state dollars will improve public schools. Doden also promoted his teacher-investment program to address

teacher shortages, especially in Indiana’s rural areas.

Reitenour has chosen Paige Miller of Carmel to be her Secretary of Education, and said their plan includes going back to core academics, bringing in representatives from the private sector to mentor kids, and requiring apprenticeships for all graduating seniors. She said that while she prayed, she heard “education” in her heart.

“Why? Because that is where the enemy is aiming,” she said. “He’s aiming for our children.”

Hill, a former Indiana attorney general who served from 2017 to 2021, said the Holcomb administration, which he noted includes Crouch, shut down schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. He blamed that for poor test scores now. Along with the other candidates, he said he wants the schools to get back to basics, adding that he would streamline the state Department of Education.

The candidates also discussed state laws that preempt local ordinances — such as a recent bill that rolled back some municipal regulations around commercial dog breeding. They all said they preferred local control and bottom-up government, rather than top-down, although there was some spirited disagreement over the need for LEAP — a state economic development project in Boone County — with Chambers vigorously defending it.

The candidates also all supported a recent bill that limits a governor’s emergency powers.

To watch the entire 90-minute debate, visit youarecurrentcom/2024republicandebate.

From left, Eric Doden, Brad Chambers, Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Susan Crouch, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour participate in the first gubernatorial debate ahead of the 2024 primary election. (Photo by Adam Seif)

Andretti Global reveals designs for new Fishers HQ

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Andretti Global has released new site designs for its planned Fishers-based headquarters and confirmed that it is progressing toward a 2025 move from Indianapolis.

U.K-based design company Ridge continues to lead the project, according to a news release from Andretti Global. RATIO architects and Clark Construction have joined as new partners on the development of the 90acre site near 96th Street and Hague Road.

The development will have a phased approach, the announcement stated, with Phase 1 covering a little less than 400,000 square feet. The 2025 move-in date for Phase 1 will focus on bringing Andretti’s INDYCAR and INDY NXT operations under one roof alongside the operations of Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti’s IMSA programs.

The company broke ground on the $200 million project in December 2022.

“Since groundbreaking, we’ve taken time to really evaluate and dive deep into every aspect of the project,” stated Michael Andretti, chairman and CEO of Andretti Global. “Our goal remains to create a healthy workplace and culture for employees and a campus that can be a destination for the community, while focusing on enhanced performance and competition capabilities for our race teams. The updated designs and direction accomplish all those things and I’m so proud of what we are building. Indiana has been home to the Andretti organization for many years, and the city of Fishers has been very welcoming. We are thrilled to see progress continuing with our campus and can’t wait to officially join the community.”

For more, visit andretti-global.com.

An aerial view shows a rendering of the new Andretti Global headquarters in Fishers, which is expected to open in 2025. (Rendering courtesy of Andretti Global)

Ceremony kicks off Community Center construction

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

A group of first-graders in kid-sized hardhats wielded mini shovels to help break ground at the site of the planned Fishers Community Center during a March 12 ceremony to kick off the construction phase of the $60 million, 105,000-square-foot project.

DEVELOPMENT

The students walked to the site from Hoosier Road Elementary School, across the road from where the center will be built on Hoosier Road near 121st Street. They and a group of grownups heard from a few speakers, including Fishers City Councilor Todd Zimmerman, Jeff Hagerman of the Hagerman Group, Mayor Scott Fadness and Art Johnson, who sold the 25-acre site to the city for that development.

“The Johnson family is more than proud to yield this acreage to the City of Fishers,” Johnson said. “And also, I think that the mayor of Fishers gets a lot of credit because if he can deal with a Johnson, he can deal with anything.”

Fadness said the site will be called Johnson Farms in honor of the family and their long history in Fishers.

Fishers Director of Recreation and Wellness Jake Reardon-McSoley invited the students and others at the groundbreaking to return in about 18 months for a grand-opening celebration and announced that, besides previously announced amenities, the center will have a cafe operated by Sahm’s, which owns several eateries in the greater Indianapolis area.

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

First-graders from Hoosier Road Elementary School helped City of Fishers officials break ground at the site of the Fishers Community Center during a ceremony March 12. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Fishers Police Corps offers $1,500 scholarship

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Fishers Police Corps recently announced that it has opened applications for its annual Jen Grillo Memorial Scholarship, a $1,500 scholarship awarded to City of Fishers’ senior high school students with an interest in pursuing a criminal justice career.

FUNDING

The deadline for applications is March 29.

Eligible students include those who attend Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School or who are home schooled or attend a high school elsewhere but are Fishers residents.

Officer James Alvis helped create the scholarship about 15 years ago.

“It’s been a long time, but I think the scholarship was my idea during one of the organization’s roundtable discussions,”

Alvis stated. “It started out as a $500 scholarship and now it’s grown to $1,500.”

The scholarship memorializes a previous treasurer for the Corps, Jen Grillo, who volunteered throughout Fishers, including with the TherAplay Foundation, a nonprofit based in Carmel that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy for people with special needs.

Grillo was killed in a car accident 15 years ago.

“Jen was a really great person and amazing to work with,” Alvis stated. “Really, the scholarship is about honoring her by helping out local kids with college costs. We know $1,500 isn’t a lot, but it helps a Fishers student get a leg up on the costs of school.”

To apply, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be accepted to an accredited college or university, seek to attend school full-time and possess school leadership, community commitment and a desire to contribute to society.

Applications are available online at fisherspolicecorps.org/scholarship. For more, contact Alvis at at alvisj@Fishers.in.us.

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New county Democratic Party chair optimistic about 2024

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The new chair for Hamilton County’s Democratic Party is optimistic about the political future for local Democrats, with more people from a variety of backgrounds moving into the traditionally Republican county.

POLITICS

Jocelyn Vare, who served one term on the Fishers City Council, was elected in February to a 13-month term to lead the county’s Democratic Party. She is finishing out the term of previous chair Dayna Colbert, who left to become the new executive director of the Indiana Democratic Party.

and school board for every community in Hamilton County,” she said, “So, this is very important. Our election is in November, so I only have just a few months to get rolling, but I’m hitting the ground running.”

Vare said her No. 1 goal, of course, is to get Democrats elected.

“Overall, though, thinking big is also growing our local Democratic Party and elevating our Democratic Party profile,” she said. “I really want to strengthen our Democratic voters. What that means to me is making sure Democratic voters are voting every chance they get in every primary as a Democrat.”

Vare recently took time to sit down at her Fishers-based business, Propeller Marketing, to talk about why she wanted to take the reins of the local Democratic Party and her goals for the rest of the year.

“We know that elected officials don’t stay elected officials forever,” said Vare, who narrowly lost her bid for reelection to the council in November. “I wanted to figure out how to best present and contribute my experiences and … the knowledge I had gained over the years being a candidate and being an elected official.”

Vare said the Democratic voting base in Hamilton County is growing and motivated. She said she wanted to be a part of it, and to help Democrats get elected up and down the ballot, especially for this big election year.

“(It’s) the presidential election and very, very important local elections on our ballot,

In Indiana, voters choose their party affiliation through the primary ballot that they pick, rather than declaring a party when registering to vote. Vare noted that during the 2023 primary, 47 percent of Fishers voters chose the Democratic ballot.

“To me, that was a very important data point,” she said. “One (reason) is to prove that we’re inching closer to a balance — like, whoo! How much closer can you get? We’ve got many, many Democratic voters. And collectively, if we all come out and vote every chance we get, we can make a difference and elect Democratic candidates.”

That said, Vare encourages everyone who can vote to participate in every election, regardless of party affiliation.

To participate in the upcoming May 7 primary, voters must be registered by April 8. Early in-person voting begins April 9.

Note: Current has reached out to the Hamilton County Republican Party for a story about its goals this election year.

DISPATCHES

FHS athlete named to All-Stars – Fishers High School senior Talia Harris was named March 11 as an Indiana Girls All-Star. The 5-8 Harris, who averaged 14.8 points, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Mercer University next season. FHS coach Lauren Votaw will serve as one of the two assistant coaches The Senior All-Stars will play against the Junior All-Stars June 5 in a boys and girls doubleheader at Kokomo. The senior All-Stars boys and girls doubleheaders against Kentucky All-Stars are set for June 7 at a Kentucky site to be determined and June 8 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Easter egg hunts scheduled — Two community Easter egg hunts are scheduled for March 30. Kiwanis Club of Fishers is hosting its annual event starting at 10 a.m. that day at Holland Park, 1 Park Dr., offering different egg-hunt opportunities for different age groups, and kids can get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. The Fishers American Legion Post 470 will host its Easter egg hunt starting at 11 a.m. March 30 at the Legion, 9091 E. 126th St. Age groups are 3 and under, 4-6 and 7-10. Participants for both Easter egg hunts should bring their own baskets.

Vare

MOVIE

Former Fishers residents to debut new film

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Two former Fishers residents are debuting a new film, “Pastor’s Kid,” based on the true story of a young woman’s journey away from and back to the church and her mother.

Kristin Koppin, who lived in Fishers from ages 10-20, and her husband, Ben Koppin, a Fishers resident until age 18, moved to California to work in the film industry. They collaborated on the film as co-writers, with Kristin working as producer and Ben as director.

we did — showing the darkness in her life while also bringing forgiveness and hope,” she said.

“Ben was always set on working in the film industry,” Kristin Koppin said. “It was the movie ‘Jaws’ that got him really excited about movie making. I never thought of working in the film industry. I got my degree in psychology and when we started our company (1988 Films), I started seeing how I could be involved as a producer, working with our cast and crew as well as using my degree to write our scripts together. We both are drawn to tell stories that are real, honest and can connect with people in a meaningful way.”

Their R-rated film is based on a young woman’s testimony that Ben Koppin filmed at a church where he worked as a video producer. Kristin Koppin said they knew the young woman and asked if they could turn her story into a movie.

“We really wanted to honor her story, which is why we made the film in the way

The film’s website states that the movie “shows the reality of the world of those caught in substance abuse and the hope that can be found through authentic faith in Jesus. Its unique ‘arthouse’ approach drops the audience right into the world of our character and documents her everyday life as she wrestles with her painful past and searches to find freedom for her future. This authentic style makes it a film that both people of faith and those not of faith can enjoy and have discussions about afterwards.”

The movie’s main character, Riley, is the daughter of a woman who struggled with substance abuse before becoming a pastor. The film debuted in 32 select locations March 15, and Kristin Koppin said one of those locations was Emagine Theater in Noblesville, 13825 Norell Rd.

“The first weekend is the most important because if it does well it could go into more theaters and get additional showtimes,” she said.

Kristin Koppin said their parents still live in the greater Indianapolis area and have been a part of producing the film. Her dad, Bill Sales, makes an appearance and Ben’s dad, John Koppin, is in a couple of background scenes.

Kristin and Ben Koppin both attended Hamilton Southeastern High School.

For more about the movie, visit pastorskidthemovie.com.

DISPATCHES

Fishers Parks offers lifeguard camp — A new junior lifeguard summer camp at Geist Waterfront Park will teach basic lifeguard skills to kids ages 11-15 while the park is open to the public, allowing one-one instruction and hands-on experience. The camp will help participants obtain lifeguard jobs after they turn 16. Parks Department’s summer camp offerings are open for registration at playfishers.com/167/Summer-Camp.

New sports summer camps offered — Fishers Parks announced new sports and athletic summer camps, offered in partnership with SkyHawks Sports Academy. The

following sports and athletics camps are now available for registration: mini hawk (multi-sports for ages 4-8), multi-sport, flag football, sand volleyball and basketball. To register, visit playfishers.com/746/ Sports-Athletic-Camps

Fishers City Hall construction update — Mayer Najem has started concrete work in front of the new city hall and adjacent to the road. During this phase, a portion of Municipal Drive will be one-way traffic and will remain so for up to two months. The affected section is from Fishers Center Drive to North Street.

Ben Koppin

Kristin Koppin

DISPATCHES

Register for Rookie Run – Registration is open for the 2024 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 11 in downtown Indianapolis. The Rookie Run is designed to introduce kids ages 3 to 10 to the joy of running in a noncompetitive and festive atmosphere. This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for children to experience the excitement of a start and finish line, surrounded by cheering spectators. Learn more and register at 500Festival.com/Rookie.

Breathe Easy visits Statehouse – Staff members from Breathe Easy Hamilton County participated in Public Health Day at the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 22, a platform for stakeholders to converge, share insights and address

critical issues in the realm of public health. Breathe Easy staff advocated for measures aimed at curbing tobacco use among youth, with discussions that revolved around implementing higher cigarette taxes and reinforcing regulations on vaping products to mitigate associated public health concerns. Breathe Easy Hamilton County is a public health agency sponsored by the Good Samaritan Network and funded through the Indiana Department of Health Tobacco Prevention Cessation.

Mission Possible – The Assistance League of Indianapolis will present its Mission Possible fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. April 18 at Daniel’s Vineyard & Winery, 9061 N. 700 W. in McCordsville. The event will include a silent auction, raffle and more. Learn more about ALI and the event at ALIndy.org.

HCLA announces dean – Hamilton County Leadership Academy has selected Megan Wiles, a member of the Noblesville City Council, as the dean for the Class of 2025. The dean plays an integral role in creating the class culture and connectivity and provides meaningful insight and expertise throughout the HCLA class experience. Applications for the HCLA Class of 2025 are open until April 8. The cohort will be announced in June. Learn more at HCLA.net.

Fishers American Legion plans craft fair — The Fishers American Legion Post 470 has scheduled a Spring Craft Fair for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 at the Legion, 9091 E. 126th St. Anyone interested in renting a booth for the fair can get vendor information at the post or by emailing auxiliarypost470@gmail.com.

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The Fishers High

invited the public to the school March 9 to see what the 2024 team members have been building for the past two months. The robot was not only on display, but team members demonstrated its abilities and their skills in commanding

last year and will be defending the title during the upcoming

School Tiger Dynasty Robotics Team

robotics team won

championship

competition season. From left, Fishers Dynasty members Ian Stone, Brandon Ogawa and Taj Gill. (Photos by Adam Seif)

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Meet the Hamilton County Treasurer candidates

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Republicans Susan Byer, the incumbent, and Robert Bragg are running for Hamilton County treasurer in the May 7 primary election.

ELECTION

The candidates answered the following questions from Current.

Why do you want to run for this office?

Byer Bragg

BYER: To continue the positive changes I have made within the office for the public and my team.

BRAGG: I believe we can improve our rate of return on dollars invested for future use, cut expenses and improve customer experience. I believe I have the ability to achieve these results.

What sets you apart from your opponent?

BYER: Experience. I’ve been with the treasurer’s office for 18 years working and learning from the bottom up. I’m young enough to learn and incorporate new technology within our workflow with the maturity and experience to see how the changes will affect it.

BRAGG: I am running against the incumbent. She will emphasize experience and I will emphasize performance. Hamilton County reported a return on invested funds of 3.95 percent in 2023 and 0.99 percent in 2022. We must do better in the current investment environment. A 0.1 percent annual improvement nets over $300,000 a year.

What top three issues is your campaign focused on?

BYER: Safety, liquidity and return. It is the treasurer’s responsibility to keep the county’s funds, safe liquid and to earn the highest return possible.

BRAGG: Improving the return on the significant taxpayer dollars invested for future use, reducing office cost by adopting electronic delivery of property taxes for all who are willing to do so, which will likely reduce postage fees by over $50,000 a year, and reviewing all office policies to ensure more efficient operation and better service.

Read the full Q&A at youarecurrent. com/?p=240707.

ZCHS senior wrestler caps special prep athletic career

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Zionsville Community High School senior wrestler Luke Penola had some special moments in his wrestling career.

“Luke is one of the best to ever wear a Zionsville singlet,” Eagles coach Doug Welch said. “He’s the fifth multiple-time state-place winner in the history of Zionsville wrestling.”

Penola, who finished his career with a 11323 record, had IHSAA state finals finishes of third in 2023 and seventh this year, both in the 190-pound weight class. He then capped it off by winning the Mental Attitude Award, given to a senior wrestler at the state finals.

“Luke’s exceptional leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to both athletics and the community make him truly deserving of this honor,” Penola said. “His commitment to excellence is inspirational, and we are incredibly proud to have him as part of our school.”

Penola was surprised when the Mental Attitude Award was announced.

MEET LUKE PENOLA

Favorite athlete: Zaire Franklin

Favorite movie: “The Dark Knight”

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite genre of music: Christian music

“Once we had got to the tournament and started wrestling, I forgot about the award, so when it was announced at the end, it definitely surprised me,” he said. “I didn’t have the finish I wanted for my wrestling on the mat, but that award was a very cool way to end my career.”

Penola added winning the Al Smith Invitational as another cool achievement.

“But I’d say a lot of the best times have been with my coaches and teammates in

Zionsville Community High

Luke Penola wrestles against Evansville Mater Dei’s Caden Thacker. (Photo courtesy of Luke Penola)

practice, getting food together after a match, or at big tournaments like the Al Smith where we stay overnight,” Penola said.

Penola said a big improvement he has made, especially these last two years, has been with his mindset.

“Wrestling is obviously a very physical

sport, but the mental side is a huge part,” he said. “Working with my coaches, I’ve been able to wrestle much more confidently these past two years, trusting in my training and offseason work I’ve put in. When I’ve done that and focused just on wrestling hard, not on the result, I wrestled my best.”

Penola started wrestling at age 8 and began playing football at age 11. A three-year starter for the Eagles, he played inside and outside linebacker.

In the fall, he will play football at Hillsdale (Mich.) College, an NCAA Division II school.

“I prayed, talked to my family, talked to coaches and just felt that playing football was the best thing for me and would help me with my plans after college,” said Penola, who plans to major in math and minor in statistics. “I had a brother play at Hillsdale and have a sister (Lizzie) there right now, so I knew the school and program pretty well. I felt that it fit my values well, gave me a chance to compete at a high level in football and had great academics. Overall, I felt it was the best fit for me and gave me a chance to keep growing into who I want to be.”

His brother, Scotty, graduated from ZCHS in 2013 before playing at Hillsdale.

School senior

Penola

CULTURE OF HEALTH

City of Fishers adds new position to promote community wellness

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

As the first City of Fishers Culture of Health Ambassador, Ginny Zimmerman is blazing her own trail to promote wellness among Fishers residents.

It’s a role that suits her well, with a strong interest in physical activity from a young age. Zimmerman said she started with gymnastics as a kid, along with other youth sports. That interest in physical activity has stayed with her into adulthood.

“I’m a very hyperactive person, so I have to move, otherwise that energy stays inside and it bounces around — it’s not great,” she said. “So, I’ve always been kind of a physically active person. And I have three young children of my own — all boys who are also physically active — and had spent some time as a gymnastics instructor at the YMCA.”

Zimmerman also is a people-person and loves the public-service aspect of her new job, as well as inventing what that job entails.

“The Culture of Health Ambassador role, because it’s brand new, I really like being the person that comes up with the ideas and who says, ‘OK, that didn’t work; we’re not tied to it. Let’s move on and find a new idea or a new way that we can do this,’” she said. “I don’t mind when someone comes to me and says, ‘Hey, that was a terrible idea.’ I can agree and say, ‘Yeah, it was. How can we make it better?’ I’m not fixed on trying to do the same thing over and over again.”

While new to the position, Zimmerman is not new to the City of Fishers. She’s had several roles in the city’s parks department and most recently worked with the marketing team, primarily handling social media. She knew the new position was in the works, thought it sounded like a good fit and, when it became a reality, applied. Now, she plays a key role toward helping residents of the growing community thrive.

“We have tons of residents here,” she said. “We have people who are younger families, we have people who are just out of college and we have people who are coming back to support families or that are kind of in that retired age group. So, how do we keep those families here? And how do we

keep them healthy?

Zimmerman said her focus is on how to prevent chronic disease through physical fitness and nutrition — and promoting mental health — in a way that’s positive, inclu-

sive and accessible.

It’s not something that’s going to happen overnight.

“The way that I picture this role is, nothing happens quickly in a year,” she said.

“So, it’s short changes over a long period of time.”

Some things can happen relatively soon, though, including promoting what the city already has to offer so residents know their options. The Nickel Plate Trail is one example — a paved, relatively flat, vehicle-free path that’s perfect for walking, running and biking. Zimmerman said the city’s parks also offer plenty of opportunities to be active outdoors, and the Parks Department regularly hosts concerts, festivals, the summer farmers markets and other events.

“The other thing is partnering with other companies, organizations and nonprofits in the community who are already doing that work and who have been doing that work, and highlighting those stories, as well,” she said. “So, trying to give kind of a holistic approach and providing more preventative measures to health so that we don’t have as many people that are in medical need or that are coming upon late diagnoses.”

Physical activity and good nutrition can improve mental health, she added, noting that the city offers a free, online mental health service with articles, resources and tips for people who are looking for information about ways to improve their mental health. For more, visit fishers.crediblemind. com.

ON THE COVER: The Nickel Plate Trail seen behind new Fishers Culture of Health Ambassador Ginny Zimmerman is a great way to add physical activity through walking, running and biking. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

GEARING UP FOR THE GEIST HALF MARATHON

Ginny Zimmerman’s first big project as the City of Fishers Culture of Health Ambassador is coordinating the Geist Half Marathon, set for Sept. 14.

She said registration launched in December and so far is going well.

“We recruited some ambassadors for that project, and my goal with that was to really highlight folks that live outside of Fishers and bring more people to the city instead of it being that hyperlocal race,” she said. “And then, also bringing

people from different backgrounds — making sure that we’re representing everyone.”

Race ambassadors help promote the event through their stories. Zimmerman said it’s interesting to hear what inspired different people to start running.

“There’s a couple of folks who came upon walking and running and joined groups in order to avoid addiction or were in the middle of recovery,” she said. “There’s a woman on our ambassador

team who was on the verge of being diagnosed with diabetes and decided to get moving and has been able to control that through diet, exercise and some medication on the side.”

The city took over the Geist Half Marathon in 2023, moving the event from spring to fall to avoid conflicting with other big races.

The Geist Half Marathon offers a 10K and 5K option, as well as virtual races. For more, visit geisthalf.com.

Ginny Zimmerman is the City of Fishers’ Culture of Health Ambassador, a new role that promotes health and wellness for Fishers residents. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Lawrence firm celebrates ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars’

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Lawrence-based law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless announced recently that

PROMOTION

seven of its lawyers have been named 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers or Rising Stars honorees.

David W. Craig, William J. Kelley II, Scott A. Faultless and Krysten M. LeFavour were Super Lawyers honorees, and Craig was named among the Top 50 on the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers List, according to the announcement.

Craig and Faultless have been Indiana Super Lawyers honorees for several years.

named as Rising Star honorees.

According to the announcement, Indiana Super Lawyers recognizes top lawyers in Indiana annually through a process that involves peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

Alexander R. Craig and Samantha Craig Stevens, both Lawrence North High School graduates, and Whitney L. Coker, a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, were

“Only 5 percent of the attorneys in Indiana become Super Lawyers honorees each year,” the announcement stated. “Those named to the Rising Star honoree list are selected using the same process, except they are 40 years old or younger, or have been in practice for 10 years or less. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Indiana are named Rising Stars honorees.”

Craig, Kelley & Faultless focuses on cases involving semi-trucks, wrongful death and other catastrophic injury cases throughout the United States. For more, visit ckflaw.com.

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Grants to help promote tourism

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Hamilton County Tourism has given $95,000 to more than 30 nonprofit organizations through its 2024 Tourism Gives grant program, which helps fund tourism-related organizations and events.

FUNDING

“We want to support those nonprofits that provide unique experiences for both residents and visitors,” Hamilton County Tourism President/CEO Brenda Myers stated in a recent announcement. “They are one of the many reasons why our community is such a great place to live and visit.”

Hamilton County Tourism launched its Tourism Gives program in 2006 and has provided more than $15 million in grants and special project support since it started. The county attracts about 6 million visitors a year, according to the announcement.

Recipients of the 2024 Tourism Gives grant program include:

• Fishers Arts Council

• Spark! Fishers

• Fishers Art Center

• Conner Prairie

• Hamilton County Parks

• Hamilton County Artist Association

• Heartland Film Festival

• Great American Songbook Foundation

• Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre

• Center for the Performing Arts

• Indiana Peony Festival

• Carmel Christkindlmarkt

• Carmel Arts & Design District/City of Carmel

• Noblesville Cultural Arts District

• The Nickel Plate District

• 4H Fair

• Carmel Jazz Fest

• SERVE Noblesville

For more about the grants program, email Assistant Director of Community Engagement Sarah Buckner at sbuckner@hamiltoncountytourism.com.

The annual Spark!Fishers festival is among the events that received grant funding from Hamilton County Tourism.

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Newfields exhibit celebrates Dali’s work and life

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Surrealism has taken over the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, with a new multisensory, immersive exhibit celebrating all things Dali, including four paintings that have been in storage for decades.

MUSIC

The LUME Indianapolis featuring “Dali Alive” opened in early March and runs through spring 2025. The exhibit’s floorto-ceiling projectors with moving images from Salvador Dali’s life and artwork, accompanied by music and a piped-in scent, provide an all-encompassing experience for people walking through the main 30,000-square-foot space.

Jonathan Berger, vice president of marketing and external affairs, was on hand for a recent media preview of the exhibit. He said the exhibit shows the evolution of Dali’s artwork, from earlier pieces that are more impressionist than surreal to his better-known work featuring melting clocks and elephants with long, stick-thin legs.

“It kind of tells the story of, OK, this is how we started — kind of a traditional artist — and then evolved into these dreamscapes and, really — in the literal sense of the word — fantastic images,” he said.

The exhibit includes four original watercolors by Dali — who usually worked in oils — that have never been publicly displayed before now. The paintings were created when Dali was commissioned to design the set of the 1961-1962 production of the opera “The Spanish Lady and the Roman Cavalier.”

Berger said it was exciting when the paintings were brought out for the exhibit, and he’s happy the public will have a chance to see them up close before they go back into storage to preserve their easily faded watercolor paint.

“Any time out in any light, no matter how UV-protected it is, it’s always a risk (with watercolors),” he said. “They’ll go back in dark storage and rest for several years. That’s another exciting part about this is that they’re out — let’s drink it in

while we still can.”

In addition to drinking in Dali’s surrealism, exhibit visitors can create some of their own. Through an interactive art-generating artificial-intelligence program, visitors choose colors, subjects and descriptions they want for their Dali-esque image, and the program uses those prompts to create a unique image. Visitors can have the image emailed to them, to keep and/or

share on social media. There also are Dali selfie stations to take photos surrounded by melting clocks and other iconic Dali imagery.

The LUME cafe and bar also are part of the immersive experience, and were remodeled to accompany the surrealist theme of the exhibit.

The cafe offers a menu of Spanish cheese, olives and other snacks in honor of Dali’s Spanish heritage, as well as specialty cocktails. Bartender Caleb Gwin made what he called the Canvasnova — an updated version of the Casanova, a cocktail featured in a cookbook Dali published.

“It’s an herbal, bittery, fiery little blend,” Gwin said of the orange-hued drink. “We’ve got a nice brandy; we’ve got fresh ginger, fresh orange juice, as well as a pair of herbal liqueurs … and then we have a little sprinkling of cayenne pepper. It’s herbalicious; it’s temperamental — really unique and complex.”

Kind of like Dali.

For more about the exhibit, visit discovernewfields.org.

‘BEAUTIFUL”

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” through March 30 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy” is set for March 15 to 30 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Don Farrell’s Frank Sinatra tribute is set for 7:30 p.m. March 20, followed by the Bobby Clark Band March 21; “Deceptions: An Evening of Magic and Lies” March 22; and Will Hoge March 23 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, feinsteinshc.com

‘THE MÉLANGE SERIES’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Mélange Series,” a series of performances of art, dance and music, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 3 p.m. March 24 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THROUGH THE PULSE OF MEMORY’

Indianapolis-based choreographer Amanda Browning presents “Through the Pulse of Memory,” a contemporary modern dance at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘JAZZTALK’

“JazzTalk: A Conversation with Sammy Miller” is set for 7 p.m. March 25 for a virtual presentation. For free registration, visit thecenterpresents.org. Sammy Miller and the Congregation will perform at the Palladium in Carmel April 19.

DISPATCH

Select Sound, Whiffenpoofs in concert — Carmel High School’s Select Sound a cappella group will perform at Newfields at 7:30 p.m. March 20 as the opening performer for the Yale Whiffenpoofs. Tickets are available for the public at discovernewfields.org/ calendar/yale-whiffenpoofs-concert.

Jonathan Berger, vice president of marketing and external affairs for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, leads a media tour of the new immersive exhibit “Dali Alive.”

A woman takes a photo during the “Dali Alive” exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)

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GHDT debuts unique new series

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

“The Mélange Series” is something Gregory Hancock had envisioned for some time.

PERFORMANCES

doubt, regret and so many other things that we can express through art. While the specific art discipline is different for each of us in this show, we each tell the same story from our own unique perspective.

“The audience gets to experience three distinct art forms capturing the same moments, each adding flavor to the combined experience.”

Schuman, a Bloomington resident, said most of the music is musical theater or Broadway style.

“The establishment of The Florence allows us more and new opportunities to present intimate and more experimental work,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. “I have wanted to present spontaneous art with collaborations from a variety of artists for some time. This series will explore how art is created spontaneously in real time through the interactions of one musician, one dancer and one visual artist. We hope to present ‘The Mélange Series’ annually, but it is a series, so we have more scheduled throughout 2024 that will each feature different dancers and visual artists, as well as musicians from many different genres.”

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “The Mélange Series,” a series of performances of art, dance and music, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 3 p.m. March 24 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. Mélange is defined as a mixture or combination. The Florence opened in early 2023 as the black box theater inside the studio.

“There is no rehearsal between the three artists prior to the performance,” Hancock said. “The musician has prepared and selected music, but the dancer or visual artist does not know what it will be. Each performance will be unique. The music is the only thing that will remain consistent, but perhaps even in a different order with each performance. The dancer and visual artist will also create something unique with each performance.”

The performers are vocalist Katie Schuman, GHDT company dancer Camden Lancaster and painter Mirvia Sol Eckert.

“I’ve never seen or performed in a show like this before,” Schuman said. “As a vocalist, I’m frequently around a lot of other singers and actors, but the chances to collaborate with other types of artists are fewer and farther between. But art is about the human experience. As human beings, we all experience love, joy, loss,

“I chose the music based on a theme, so the styles themselves are somewhat varied within the broader genre,” she said. “I was interested in telling a story about personal reflection, doubt and growth, so these songs reflect that story rather than one musical style within the musical theatre repertoire.”

Lancaster, a Fishers resident, said it can be challenging to create dance in real time.

“The nice thing about dance improvisation is, this is a time to find new ways to create movement,” Lancaster said. “If something doesn’t work out with one of the movements how you thought it would, you now have created a transition out of a movement that is new to you. This allows me to continue to keep my personal choreography, movement and improvisation evolving. So as challenging and vulnerable as improvisation can be, it is also a beautiful way to keep growing in my artistry. Because every time I improv, I am learning and creating something new.”

The concept is new to Eckert, an Indianapolis resident.

“I have done things like plein air but never on stage in front of an audience,” she said “The presence of an audience or anyone observing while you’re creating can absolutely make you feel pressured and self-conscious. Creating is a personal and introspective process. In my studio, no one is there but me. Most visual artists are solitary creatures while creating, and that’s what most of us love about it. ‘The Mélange’ will definitely take me out of my comfort zone, but I am always up for a challenge.”

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Schuman Lancaster

Eckert

Cupp creates fantasy film

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

Actor-singer-dancer Darren Lee Cupp has assembled a perfect cast for his biggest film project yet.

MOVIE

“I have been a horror film fan my whole life, so it’s a dream come true to have the cast I have pulled together,” said Cupp, a Broad Ripple resident who owns Darren’s Ballroom in Carmel.

Cupp created “The Emerald Forest,” is the main producer and has a leading role as Ben Thompson. The fantasy film’s proof of concept was filmed in Cleveland and Los Angeles and is still in development.

“The level of talent and celebrity attached to this project is surreal,” he said.

The story centers on Thompson and his wife, Gwen, is played by Felissa Rose, best known for “Sleepaway Camp” and its sequel “Return to Sleepaway Camp” and other horror films.

Cupp said after the death of his wife, Thompson struggles and relies on alcohol to get him through the day.

“One night he meets a stranger that will change his life forever,” Cupp said. “Magically,

Ben is pulled into the world of Oz, but not Oz as we know it. Hundreds of years before the arrival of Dorothy, this is a medieval world, run by witches, warlocks and gnomes. Ben will soon find that he was not brought into this world by mistake but rather to discover his true past. With a war raging in Oz, Ben may be the only one that can stop it.”

After meeting actor Doug Jones at an event in Los Angeles, Jones agreed to be in film. Jones is best known for playing nonhuman creatures in films including “The Shape of Water.”

For more on the film, visit Darren Lee Cup on YouTube.

Darren Lee Cupp, left, and Doug Jones at the Saturn Awards. (Photo courtesy of Darren Lee Cupp)

Seeing ourselves in the mirror

Commentary by

Terry Anker

Many of us find in ourselves certain traits that remind of us our parents. Often, we believe this to be a good discovery and sometimes not so much. Regardless, things we do, overused expressions, or even how much we seem to love daffodils, come to be reminiscent of dear old Mom or Dad. If we think for a moment, it all makes sense. We grew up watching them, observing their every move. How do they interact with their spouse? What do they do to earn money? How do they brush their teeth? With each examination, we intentionally, or through osmosis, absorb a bit of their habit.

ESSAY

We didn’t know them as they were children. We had not yet arrived on the scene. In fact, we might not really have known them until we were much older — and so were they. Is it possible that we’ve been very much like them since childhood, but we didn’t have a frame of reference for what Mom was like at age 7? Could it be

that we see them reflecting in our own mirror not because we have become more like them over time but because we are only now old enough to be their age when we first truly became aware of who they were?

Was Dad insecure about getting his first job? Did Mom build her whole year around spring break plans with her friends? Did they laugh, cry, struggle and overcome just like we do — or we do just like them? For some of us, our parents leave us too soon to ever know and other adults become our pattern. For others, we continue to learn even as they age and face mortality. Whatever the arrangement, they were there from the beginning, whether we took notice or not.

Terry

Won’t make that mistake again

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, I made a rookie mistake over the weekend that had me bawling at a stoplight on 146th Street. My apologies to the driver of a blue Honda Accord who had the decency to look away.

HUMOR

It all started at Lowe’s. I had to call my husband to confirm a purchase and accidentally dropped my phone because I have fat, strong fingers. In the chaos of the fumble and recovery, I somehow managed to dial my deceased father. The number no longer works, obviously, but apparently, I’ve never removed him from my contacts. And I’ve always been superstitious, especially about the afterlife, so I smiled, took it as a sign that Dad was momentarily with me, and continued wandering the vast aisles of glorious home improvement.

Fast forward 15 minutes. I wondered if I still had any voicemails from him, so while leaving the parking lot and ignoring all internal warnings that I was traveling down an emotional path I probably wasn’t equipped to handle, I opened “Deleted Messages” and scrolled to 2020. Three were marked “Dad.” The first was actually from my mom, but the next two were from him.

“Danielle, give me a call. Wanted to talk

“I wondered if I still had any voicemails from him, so while leaving the parking lot and ignoring all internal warnings that I was traveling down an emotional path I probably wasn’t equipped to handle, I opened “Deleted Messages” and scrolled to 2020.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

with you about the present your kids got me.” And “Danielle, I’m trying to get in touch with your mother. I knew you’d pick up, but I guess everyone’s drinking. Talk to you later. Bye.”

Cue the waterworks. I hadn’t heard his voice in years, and the sudden remembrance that he is no longer here was more than I could bear. I should have known better. Rookie mistake. And again, my apologies, Accord. Peace out.

Getting a jump on fitness

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I am obsessed with getting in 15,000 steps a day for my fitness regimen. I am not a health freak by any stretch of the imagination, although that stretch is one of the few I can do without hurting myself.

HUMOR

If I haven’t reached my goal by midnight, I often go down in our basement and trot around the rowing machine (which we never use) or dance around the recumbent bike, which is our most versatile coat rack, or dash around the ping-pong table, which has caused me real hip pain — not playing ping-pong, but crashing into the table when I round the corners at 2 a.m.

To get those final steps in each night, I occasionally even walk up and down the street for 10 minutes. Now, everyone in the neighborhood knows how obsessive I am. They also know the color of all my pajamas.

“You have to find a better way,” I kept telling myself. That’s also what several police officers told me after reports of streaking in the neighborhood. I don’t wear the pink jammies anymore.

What I did do was buy a mini trampoline. I had heard that bringing out your inner kangaroo could have some health benefits. And so, I ordered one.

The instructions said you need two people to complete the job. I enlisted my wife to assist and it’s a good thing I did. Mary Ellen convinced me to call our handyman, Kevin, to put the contraption together.

Kevin didn’t even need the directions. He grabbed his electric drill, popped on a few accessories and in 20 minutes I was ready to bounce like no one was watching. Well, almost …

My wife was still concerned about my

“Now, everyone in the neighborhood knows how obsessive I am. They also know the color of all my pajamas.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

safety. Springing forward is something I’m allowed to do only once a year … that would have been last week during the first Sunday morning of daylight saving time.

There were several safety warnings on the instructions. First, the manual said, “Don’t install the trampoline while out in bad weather. The frame of the trampoline can conduct lightning.” What a bummer! Now, I don’t have anything to do in my backyard during the next thunderstorm.

The directions also made clear that “some parts can loosen when using the trampoline.” I knew that right away when my shoulder and knee slipped out of their sockets after 100 bounces.

One night, I watched Stephen Colbert’s late-night show on CBS while I did some in-place jogging. Trust me, laughing and bouncing at the same time is not a good combination.

Finally, the instructions said that if you don’t plan to use the machine for an extended period, store the device by “removing all the parts in reverse order.” My handyman, Kevin, loved that part.

Now, he has steady employment for the rest of my life.

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

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Blueprint for Improvement: Contemporary Indy Kitchen

Commentary by Larry Greene

From dark and dated to stylish and sleek, the kitchen in this Normandy Farms subdivision home hadn’t been updated since it was built in 1989. The new owners wanted a more open space to amp up the room’s functionality and improve the overall aesthetic.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Bright white custom cabinets add light to the space, while indigo shades on the island and backsplash provide a touch of depth and modern style.

• A wall dividing the kitchen and dining room was removed, opening the space and improving the room’s flow and function.

• The original bar-height island that interrupted the line of sight was replaced with a counter-height island, making entertaining and serving a breeze.

• Honey-bronze finishes and wood shelving bring warmth and classic style with a pristine modern touch.

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

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16. Messy person

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18. Caustic solutions

19. ECHL team that will play in the Fishers Event Center

22. Stallone role

25. Westfield HS prom partner

26. “Groovy!”

29. Willow trees

31. Nary a soul

33. Photo ___ (media events)

34. Biblical peak

38. Fiber source

39. Indoor Football League team that will play in the Event Center

42. The “E” in HOMES

43. County seat of Washington County

44. Snakelike fish

45. Stopwatch button

47. Lenient sort

49. Air leak sound

50. Carmel HS choir voice

54. ___ John’s (sandwich shop)

55. Pro Volleyball Federation team that will play in the Fishers Event Center

58. Pet food brand

60. Timbuktu’s land

61. Tizzy

64. Seized vehicle

65. Nursery school, for short

66. Butler frat letter

67. Abel’s brother

68. Rabbit’s kin

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3. Twosome

4. Have some booze

5. Apple music player

6. Frank ___ Wright

7. Shower sponge

8. Teapot part

9. Word on a door

10. Whichever

11. HST follower

12. “Mayday!”

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21. James Whitcomb

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22. Top workers on a construction crew?

23. Has high hopes

24. Flow of rivers: White to Wabash to Ohio to ___

26. Alaska state flower

27. Disneyland locale

28. Albers Motorcars luxury brand

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