April 2, 2024 — Fishers

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Meet the Hamilton County at-large candidates

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Republicans Brandon (Brad) Beaver, Sue Maki, Elizabeth Fouch and Steven R. Nation are running for the three at-large seats on the Hamilton County Council.

ELECTION

The candidates answered the following questions from Current. Why do you want to run for this office?

BEAVER: To continue to serve the people of Hamilton County.

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currently serving as vice president.

FOUCH: I’m running to give the rural residents more of a voice at the county level and to protect our farmland as development moves north.

MAKI: I am running for reelection as I plan to continue the work that I have given to serving our residents. I have lived here for 36 years, and I have seen the tremendous growth and economic success that we have achieved. This growth must be managed properly so we continue to have vital commerce, community amenities and low taxes.

NATION: Whether it was as prosecutor, judge or now as a councilman, I have been passionate about handling issues locally to make government better, not bigger. I want to continue to protect and help build a better life for the people in Hamilton County, allowing everyone to reach their full potential.

What sets you apart from your opponents?

BEAVER: My many years of service on the council.

FOUCH: I’m different from my opponents in that I’m a political outsider and am in it for the people. I’m a nurse practitioner by trade and it’s in my nature to advocate for those in my care.

MAKI: After graduating from the Hamilton County Leadership Academy in 1999, I served on a variety of boards and commissions. My leadership roles include past president of HC Tourism Commission, Carmel Rotary, Carmel Middle School PTO and the HC Solid Waste Board. I currently serve on the board of Invest Hamilton County. I am finishing my first term on the County Council where I am

NATION: I am proud of the work my fellow councilors (and) commissioners and I have accomplished. Representing the entire county, I serve through honesty, accountability and impactful governing, being clear and transparent with my vision. One accomplishment I am extremely proud of is the conception, execution and growth of the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Programs and the Pursuit Institute. What are top three issues are your campaign is focused on?

BEAVER: Quality of life in Hamilton County.

FOUCH: My top three concerns are keeping our farmland safe from over development, keeping taxes low and supporting first responders and teachers.

MAKI: My philosophy is that public safety is the bedrock of government service. Transportation infrastructure is second and economic development is third. Economic development is managed by having a comprehensive plan, planning for infrastructure investments and protecting our natural resources such as water availability. We also must invest in community amenities like parks and trails that make our county a desirable place to live, work and do business.

NATION: Public safety: Police and fire should continue to be trained and prepared to protect the residents in our county to the highest level. Mental Health: Because of the changing needs in our community, we need a comprehensive mental health plan that serves both juveniles and adults. Collaboration: I am committed to fostering collaboration across Hamilton County to ensure our county, municipal and township governments are effectively working to serve our residents.

What is the greatest challenge facing the county? How do you plan to address it?

BEAVER: To spend the taxpayers’ money wisely.

FOUCH: I feel the biggest issue facing the county is being able to keep taxes low while still moving forward with projects that support the community’s needs.

This can be addressed by utilizing more grant monies and cutting back, not cutting out, on tax benefits to business and industries.

MAKI: Hamilton County continues to grow at a record rate. Managing that growth so it is smart and measured is key in continuing to provide the outstanding services and amenities that our county is known for. This requires being proactive with the infrastructure investment and collaborating with our local governmental entities in planning for our growth.

NATION: One of my significant initiatives is to finalize the county’s comprehensive response to behavioral health with an Assessment Center. This center will enhance our assessment capabilities, enabling more accurate diagnoses, the development of effective treatment plans for individuals and ensuring proper care is delivered. Further, as the only county in Indiana with a AAA bond rating, we must continue to review all of the budgetary factors so as to retain our status, thus reducing costs to taxpayers.

Rising assessed values are quickly increasing property tax bills, making it more unaffordable to move here or stay here. How do you plan to address this?

BEAVER: The state government controls property tax.

FOUCH: This can be addressed by utilizing more grant monies and cutting back, not cutting out, on tax benefits to business and industries.

MAKI: Affordable and attainable housing is one of our greatest challenges. There is currently a collaboration of leaders from all aspects of our community who are working on innovative ways to deal with our housing issue. While the property tax structure is under the purview of the state Legislature, we at the county can work on alternative ways to meet our housing affordability needs.

NATION: The formula for property tax bills is established pursuant to state statute. It is the responsibility of the Hamilton County Council to establish the tax rate. I have been — and will always be — committed to maintaining the same tax rate for individuals in our county. The county council will continue to review different programs or opportunities that may assist elderly or other people concerning their tax bills.

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Beaver Maki Fouch Nation

DISPATCHES

Wang joins Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — Evan Wang of Fishers was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, an all-discipline collegiate honor society. Wang was initiated at Purdue University. Wang is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi this year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. The top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership, along with graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees.

Nonprofit grants available — The 2024 City of Fishers nonprofit grant application is open through April 24. The Fishers City Council established a nonprofit committee to manage the city’s grant disbursement process, with final awards subject to council approval. The program awards funding to local organizations that create a sense of place, public interaction or additional educational opportunities for Fishers residents. The Fishers City Council has allocated $250,000 for the program this year. For more, visit FishersIN.gov/NonprofitGrant.

FORUM Credit Union scholarships — FORUM Credit Union has awarded seven, $5,000 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, with the potential of up to $20,000 per student. Recipients for 2024-2025 are: Charlie Epstein (Westfield High School); Jillian Harris (Ben Davis High School); Sullivan Kolb (Fishers High School); Samuel Landers (Purdue University); Connor McIlvaine (St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School); Paige Merrill (Indiana University); and Rachel Schwab (Pike High School). For additional information about FORUM Foundation scholarships and to view all scholarship recipients, visit forumcu.com/ foundation/scholarships. Applications are accepted Oct. 1 through Jan. 31 each year.

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.

Fishers readies for April 8 total eclipse

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

PLANNING

Communities and residents throughout central Indiana have been planning for the April 8 total solar eclipse for months, if not years, and that day is fast approaching.

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In the City of Fishers, various public safety plans are in place for the big day, which is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors. According to an announcement from the city, police and fire departments and others have been preparing for the past six months with other officials in Hamilton County.

“As we prepare for the rare and exciting total solar eclipse, our public safety team has worked diligently to ensure that safety measures are thoroughly planned and implemented so residents and visitors alike can enjoy this unique experience in Fishers,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “We want residents and visitors to have a memorable and enjoyable experience, but it’s paramount that this experience is also a safe one.”

Those planning to drive to a viewing location should plan for significant traffic delays and make sure they have full fuel tanks, along with snacks and water, the announcement stated. Although road construction will be suspended April 8, some roads in Fishers remain closed or restricted because of ongoing construction. Allisonville Road is closed to north and southbound traffic at 146th Street; no cross-traffic is allowed at 141st Street and Ind. 37; and Cumberland Road will be limited to local access only.

Public safety personnel will be stationed throughout the city to help with traffic control and other issues that arise, according to the announcement. Emergency communications will be through the City of Fishers’ social media accounts or through the Hamilton County emergency notification system. Residents can sign up for county notifications at smart911. com.

Poor cell and internet service should be expected because of increased usage, and everyone viewing the eclipse should have a pair of special eclipse glasses to protect their eyesight.

Hamilton County Tourism offers a list of

area businesses that have eclipse glasses for sale. The organization’s website also offers various safety tips for residents and visitors to prepare for the upcoming eclipse, including practicing wearing the glasses with children, especially very young kids; and not bringing pets outside or to viewing events to protect their eyesight, as well.

For a list of businesses with eclipse glasses, visit visithamiltoncounty.com/ eclipse/eclipse-prep.

EVENTS

Numerous events in Hamilton County are planned to celebrate the eclipse. In Fishers, Conner Prairie is hosting a daylong festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the outdoor museum, 13400 Allisonville Rd.

The festival will feature Hoosier astronaut Mark Brown, scientist Rick Crosslin, music by Stella Luna & the Satellites and dancing by UZIMA! Drum and Dance Co.

Other viewing events are planned in Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield. For more, visit visithamiltoncounty.com/ eclipse/viewing-locations/

The eclipse starts shortly before 2 p.m. on April 8, reaching totality at 3:06 p.m.

CLOSURES

Hamilton Southeastern Schools will be closed April 8, which also will be the final day of the district’s spring break. Emily Pace Abbotts, director of school and community relations, added that there will be no activities, practices or events at any of the school buildings after noon that day.

City of Fishers offices will be closed for in-person services on April 8, but residents can call for assistance at 317-595-3111.

The solar eclipse in central Indiana will reach totality at approximately 3:06 p.m. April 8.

(Photo courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources)

April hotel bookings up 45% in Hamilton County

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Demand for hotels and short-term rentals in Hamilton County is higher than in 2023 and outpacing Indiana as a whole, according to an announcement from Hamilton County Tourism.

ECLIPSE TOURISM

The information is based on data provided by TravelClick and AirDNA. The announcement stated that much of the demand is driven by interest in the April 8 total solar eclipse.

“Hamilton County may not be the epicenter of the upcoming solar eclipse, but it definitely is seeing interest due to wonderful programs being offered by our community partners,” Hamilton County Tourism President and CEO Brenda Myers stated. “Hamilton County Tourism’s eclipse-focused digital and social media campaign targets areas of Indiana, Chicago and Michigan, and we’re optimistic we will see economic benefit.”

Demand for hotel rooms is up 45 percent compared to 2023, and short-term home rentals also are well above average for April, the announcement stated. In total, 75 percent of listings for home rentals are booked for the month of April — more than 13 percent over 2023.

Many of the additional rooms are booked by leisure travelers, rather than those visiting on business or for group sports, although that demand also increases later in April. The leisure travelers in early April include eclipse watchers and spring breakers.

Sarah Buckner, Hamilton County Tourism’s assistant director of community engagement, stated that the cooperative planning among county and city partners is unprecedented, and the community is ready to make the eclipse safe and enjoyable for all.

“This community is ready,” she said. “For not only the eclipse, but for all that’s happening during a very busy April.”

For more, visit visithamiltoncounty.com.

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Fishers students serve as pages — House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) recently welcomed Fishers students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session. As pages, the students assisted lawmakers and staff with daily duties, toured offices of all branches of government in the Statehouse and joined lawmakers on the House floor to witness and learn about the legislative process. The Fishers students were Taylor Bowman, Fall Creek Junior High School; Alexandria Bramhill, Sycamore School; Ananya Cronin, homeschool; Faith Helton, The Classical Academy; and Evelyn McCoy, Fall Creek Junior High School.

F.C. Tucker announces awards — F.C. Tucker Co. central Indiana sales associates from the Fishers/Geist and Crosspoint offices were honored at F.C. Tucker Company’s annual awards banquet in Indianapolis. They include Jeremy Sandlin, Diane Cassidy, The Umbarello Group, the Laura Turner Realty Group, the Cutsinger Realty Group and Emily Stewart. The Fishers/Geist office received the Tucker Mortgage Award for Office of the Year. According to an announcement from F.C. Tucker Co., Diana Todd was named as a first-time member of the company’s President’s Club, and John Booth as a new Executive Club member.

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OneZone Honor Awards announced — OneZone Chamber recently announced its 2024 Honors Award recipients, honoring longstanding chamber members. According to the chamber, the honorees will be celebrated throughout the year through social media, blogs, OneZone events and a display at the OneZone office. Recipients are Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Delaware Township Trustee, Sunlake Apartments, Sunblest Apartments, Fishers YMCA, Don Hinds Ford, Hawthorns Golf & Country Club, Ivy Tech Community College, Ascension/St. Vincent, Conner Prairie, Carmel Clay Parks, Carmel Glass & Mirror, Hamilton County Tourism, S&M Painting & Drywall, Carmel Clay Public Library, Flanner Buchanan, Janus Developmental Services, Katz, Sapper & Miller, Duke Energy and Community Health Network.

New sports summer camps offered — Fishers Parks announced new sports and athletic summer camps, offered in partnership with SkyHawks Sports Academy. To register, visit playfishers.com/746/

Noblesville High School senior forward key to team’s success

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School boys basketball coach Scott McClelland knows how crucial senior forward Hunter Walston has been to the team’s winning ways.

“He’s been a really solid player for us the last three years,” McClelland said. “He’s been consistent, not only this year but all three years. He’s got a real knack of being in the right place at the right time, both offensively and defensively.”

The 6-foot-5 Walston averaged 12.4 points per game and a team-high 5.7 rebounds. He was second on the team in assists, averaging 3 assists per game, and averaged a team-high 2 steals per game. As a junior, he averaged 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds for the Millers, when they finished 19-7. He shot 50 percent from the field as a senior and 48 percent as a junior.

“Overall, he had a real nice career,” Mc-

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Clelland said. “We’re going to miss him.”

He became a starter in the second half of his sophomore season.

“I’ve made the most improvement being a leader,” Walston said. “I tried to help guys improve as well. I improved on my blocks and steals and being able to time those up. I’ve learned to read people’s eyes and get in the passing lanes.”

The Class 4A No. 2 Millers (22-3) lost to Class 4A No. 1 Fishers 49-47 in the sectional final.

“It’s tough to lose that early, but we set a lot of school records, had a 20-win season,” Walston said. “There is nothing to be upset about.”

Noblesville won the sectional in 2023 for the first time since 2010.

Walston said his best memories are the bus rides with his teammates, especially during the summer on trips to camps.

Walston started playing basketball when he was 2 1/2 years old. He played baseball until eighth grade.

Walston said basketball has always

brought him joy.

“I love competing,” he said. “I like having a goal and working to reach it.”

Walston plans to play in college but hasn’t decided where. So far, he has offers from NAIA schools Grace College and Bethel University, and several NCAA Division III schools. He plans to major in business.

Millers senior guard Aaron Fine, who led the team with a 17.9 ppg scoring average, will be a preferred walk-on at Purdue University.

Noblesville senior Hunter Walston was second on the team in scoring and was the leading rebounder. (Photos by Julie Montgomery)

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Hamilton County nonprofit focuses on food security

By Cassie King news@currentinfishers.com

The 2024 Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank annual meeting celebrated accomplishments from the past year and focused on goals moving forward. The meeting was March 19 at the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, with the theme “Destination: Food Security.”

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creased by 48 percent and 41 percent, respectively.

Hagen emphasized the importance of multiple roles in the food bank, including bookkeepers, school and food drive leaders, shopping volunteers and produce and meat volunteer leaders, to name a few.

Board President Kathy Young opened the meeting and introduced Executive Director Anita Hagen, who shared highlights from its annual report spanning Nov. 1, 2022, through Oct. 31, 2023.

“We provide food, that’s what we do,” said Hagen, adding that 150,423 meals were provided in 2023 at a cost of $309,438. That was a 25 percent increase from the previous year.

“This is a local food bank, and these are all local donors,” Hagen said. “We have a destination of food access for all. Let’s take time to enjoy the journey.”

Other statistics Hagen highlighted include:

• More than 22,370 individuals in Hamilton Country are food insecure. According to the report, many of those individuals are ineligible for federal nutrition assistance.

• Services were provided to 45 local organizations with 32 receiving food, with an average annual cost of $9,679 per pantry or program.

• More than 300 volunteers provided 4,859 service hours, an increase of 17 percent over the previous year.

• Produce and meat distributions in-

“It’s a huge undertaking,” Hagen said. “It does not happen without volunteers.”

Chris Badger has worked parttime with the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank for five months in food procurement.

“I run around and try to use our dollars the best I can,” Badger said.

Badger shops at local stores for food drives, pantries and school programs and collects certain stocked items, nonperishables, produce and meat.

“We try to be healthy,” said Badger, who previously volunteered before taking the paid position.

Board Vice President Alan Ariel highlighted the need for a new home base to better serve the food support network of Hamilton County.

Former Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Pastor Teri Ditslear spoke of their many years of support for the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank through donations, volunteering and advocacy. They urged those in the audience to consider how they can help the mission of lowering food insecurity.

Also during the meeting, Suzanna Hobson and Christina Ferroli were elected to the HCH Food Bank Board of Directors for threeyear terms. Retiring Board President Kathy Young and longtime bookkeeper Larry Hopp were recognized for their service.

To read the full 2024 annual report and for more information, visit hchfoodbank.org.

Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank provides food for county food banks to distribute to residents who need assistance.

(Photo by Cassie King)

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Fishers Junior High School seventh-graders help with multi-year tree research program

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Seventh-graders at Fishers Junior High School are an integral part of an award-winning research program, with the long-term goal of saving native trees that are functionally extinct due to an invasive fungus.

The program, led by science teacher Deborah Kletch, has been ongoing for several years. Kletch said the young trees are hybrids, combining endangered American chestnut and beechnut trees with Asian varieties that are more resistant to the fungus, commonly called Asian blight. The fungus first was introduced to Europe and North America in the early 1900s.

“It kills off everything above the roots, but then the (trees) come back,” Kletch said. “But every time it comes back, it’s more like a bush. So, we’re actually losing ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire.’”

She said Fishers Junior High was one of five schools — and the only junior high — picked to participate in the statewide project. To qualify, Kletch was trained through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources forestry program, spending a week in southern Indiana.

After they were approved to be part of the project in 2020, they had to wait until 2021 to get the trees into the ground. So, the small orchard has been in place for about three years.

“We have an arborist who comes out to work with us and a DNR person who comes out and works with us,” she said. “We’ve only lost five trees — they originally thought we would lose 50 percent in the first year.”

She noted that the five lost trees were taken out over time by lawnmowers, not the invasive fungus.

Kletch said her students’ role is to maintain data about the trees.

“They are monitoring growth — both height and diameter of the trunk. They are monitoring health, bug activity, leaf health and looking for the fungus,” she said. “Every month, we go out and look for these things. The first month, they’re not great at being accurate. But by the end, they are much better.”

Kletch hopes the kids learn that anyone can contribute to science in a meaningful

way.

“That you don’t have to necessarily have a degree to contribute, that anybody can help,” she said. “And that maybe we can save something that we didn’t know was even (endangered) — they always think of endangered species as animals, the cute fuzzy ones. But we lose a lot of species every year, including plants.”

The students enjoy their tree time, she said, at least in part because they get to go outside. Each student is assigned their own tree, which makes it personal.

“They actually really get attached to their trees,” she said. “We had a tree last year that got hit by a lawnmower and the girl cried.”

The trees are planted in a green space next to the football field directly behind the school. When it’s time for their monthly checkups, students take a five-minute walk to their designated tree and start

(Photos by Leila Kheiry)

logging observations, including sketches.

Vincent Kitchen said he’s learned about how tree growth varies based on the season. He said his tree has some new growth this month and pointed to a thin branch that hadn’t been there before. He also pointed out numerous buds — proof that spring is, indeed, fast approaching.

Hadley Ealy was busily writing down her observations, including the few fall leaves still clinging to the branches of her tree and the numerous buds that appeared since the previous month.

“And then I’m writing down the differences I noticed from my observations,” she said. “Then I’ll look at the insect activity and, like, the color of all the leaves and branches. And then at the very end of the year, we’ll write down a big summary.”

Because young trees don’t stop needing care during the summer months when school is out, Kletch and some volunteers

A COMMUNITY EFFORT

The Fishers Junior High School research trees project has had a lot of partners helping with its success.

Seventh-grade science teacher Deborah Kletch said they had assistance from the City of Fishers, which dug the holes for all the trees; along with other groups that helped with irrigation, fundraising and building benches.

A tech-ed class is designing a roof to shelter the project’s sign, she said, and they’ll add some birdhouses to encourage birds to congregate closer to the trees.

“My students are designing the birdhouses,” Kletch said. “They’ve been doing research about what kind of birds we have, what they would need and things like that.”

come to the small orchard a couple times a week in summer to check on them and make sure they get enough water while they establish themselves. Kletch believes that extra care is part of why they have lost so few trees compared to other research sites.

“We ran 18 hoses from the building to get out to where the trees are,” she said. “It takes eight minutes just for the water to transport” and about two hours to get all the trees watered.

Another potential reason for the trees’ success is the fence surrounding the site.

“Deer carry the fungus on their fur,” she said. “And because we are a fencedin school area, the deer don’t come over anymore.”

Kletch, her STARS — Super Talented Achieving Respecting Students — and Fishers Junior High School recently were recognized for the research program with the Outdoor Laboratory of the Year award from the Indiana Tree Farm Committee and Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association.

Sterling Shephard logs observations of her tree, including new buds, overall growth and branch measurements.

Fishers Junior High School’s research trees project recently was named the Outdoor Laboratory of the Year by the Indiana Tree Farm Committee and Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association.

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Fishers Junior High science teacher Deborah Kletch, left, helps seventhgrader Aurora Gilham log measurements of one of the trees for a multi-year research project. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Fishers-based Membershine announces expansion

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A Fishers-based “software as a service” company, Membershine, is expanding, with plans to add 61 new jobs and a capital investment of $373,000.

NEW JOBS

To help with that expansion, Membershine, which provides customized website services, received a commitment from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. of up to $500,000 in tax credits, according to an announcement from the company. The tax credits are performance-based, which means the company is eligible to claim incentives after hiring Indiana residents for the new positions.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our operations in Fishers and are grateful for the support from the state and local community,” Membershine CEO Clayton Thompson stated. “This investment strengthens our ability to serve membership organizations nationwide and offers valuable job opportunities for talented individuals in the

region.”

Ann Lathrop, chief strategy officer at the IEDC, stated that Indiana has become a destination for companies like Membershine.

“We’re confident the state’s pro-growth entrepreneurial ecosystem, skilled talent and top universities training tomorrow’s workers will enable Membershine to scale here at home while serving customers across the country,” she stated.

Membershine has a fully remote workforce, with employees living in several states. However, Thompson stated he will focus on hiring in Fishers.

“We are proud to see Membershine expand in Fishers,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “Our city is dedicated to supporting the innovative and vibrant companies that strengthen our entrepreneurial community. We look forward to seeing their team grow and are confident they will continue to be industry leaders.”

For more, visit membershine.com.

White Rabbit Wraps now open

By Mark Ambrogi

mark@youarecurrent.com

For Billie Lou Merriweather, there was a clear reason she chose the name for her vehicle and architectural wraps company.

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“The name White Rabbit Wraps was inspired by the notion of embarking on a creative journey following the white rabbit down the rabbit hole,” said Merriweather, who owns the company with her husband, John. “Just as ‘Alice in Wonderland’ discovered a world of wonder and adventure, we envisioned a similar experience for our customers — exploring endless possibilities for personal and business branding through vehicle and architectural wraps. The concept of the white rabbit symbolizes curiosity, exploration and the willingness to venture into the unknown.”

The Carmel couple will have a ribbon cutting March 28 for the company headquarters at 1015 3rd Ave. SW in Carmel.

“Color change car wraps have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming a notable trend,” Billie Lou said. “More and more car enthusiasts and everyday drivers

are opting for these wraps as a way to personalize and refresh the appearance of their vehicles.”

She said the services are a blend of commercial fleet graphics, office graphics, window graphics and personal color change wraps.

The couple has more than 20 years of combined experience growing and scaling businesses, leveraging experience, strategic expansion and sustainable growth, she said.

Lindsay Davenport, president of White Rabbit Wraps, has 20 years of experience in the industry.

For more, visit whiterabbitwraps.com.

Billie Lou Merriweather, left, and Lindsay Davenport in front of a White Rabbit Wraps vehicle. (Photo courtesy of White Rabbit Wraps)

Eskenazi encourages safety, preparedness ahead of eclipse

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis is taking patient and staff safety seriously April 8 by not performing elective surgeries and limiting services because of the solar eclipse. The main hospital, at 720 Eskenazi Ave. will remain open for emergencies, but clinics will close.

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the roads at peak times,” said Mast, noting that Eskenazi management is working with staff to provide spaces for waiting out the traffic and scheduling shifts to account for the potential impact of more visitors to the area.

Stressing the impact of more people in the community and higher traffic throughout the day, Justin Mast — emergency preparedness and response manager for Eskenazi — encourages all people to be prepared for potential challenges on the day of the eclipse.

“We want to make sure they aren’t on

Although Indianapolis regularly hosts major events, “the breadth of distance and scale across the state” makes this one different according to Mast.

Emergency responders in Indianapolis won’t have a pool of support from other areas and will rely on people being prepared and aware.

“Use a winter storm approach in case you get stuck,” Mast said.

Eskenazi will resume regular appointments and surgeries April 9.

DISPATCHES

Program helps students with disabilities — Through Sept. 1, Hoosier parents of children with disabilities can apply for the Indiana Education Scholarship Account for the 2024-2025 school year. More than 180,000 Hoosier students in Indiana navigate life with disabilities and are potentially eligible for funding to help customize their education to meet their individual needs. INESA scholarship funding provides eligible students (K-12) access to the educational environment that best meets their learning needs, such as private education, at-home learning and other non-public educational settings that qualify. Parents can use INESA dollars for a variety of qualified expenses for educational support, such as tuition and fees, transportation costs, occupational therapy, tutoring, vocational and life-skills courses, extra-curriculum programs and more. For more, visit in.gov/tos/inesa/home.

Resources available for those in recovery

— Individuals recovering from addiction or with prior justice involvement — or facing mental health challenges in general — can access new, detailed resources at no charge from the Wellness Council of Indiana to help them maintain their current employment or re-enter the workforce. The organization also has support for employers with the latest best practices to work toward becoming a recovery-ready employer. WCI is a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of

Commerce, which has prioritized the health of Hoosier individuals, workplaces and communities through Indiana Prosperity 2035, its recently released long-term visioning plan for the state. For more about the WCI, visit wellnessindiana.org.

Community Compass app helps locate food pantries — For community members who are food insecure, food pantries can be a lifesaver. The Community Compass app helps Indiana residents in need of assistance to find the closest food pantry, free meal sites and SNAP and WIC retailers. It also can help users learn whether they’re eligible for federal nutrition programs. The app is available in English and Spanish, and the Community Compass website is available in 11 languages. The app can be found in online app stores or by visiting communitycompass.app.

Fishers restaurants required 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. 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. For more, visit fishers.in.us/FoodGrade.

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Connecting words with action

Commentary by Terry Anker

Ours will likely be recorded as a much-blessed society. Some of us will have been born in a time largely marked by peace within these United States, live full and long lives, then pass on never having endured the suffering of a nation beleaguered by war within its borders. In fact, the last formal Congressional declaration of war occurred in 1942. There have been many other military actions where valiant young Americans made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country but none in the sheer numbers previously seen.

ESSAY

Piecing together a puzzling life

As with many other sources, war leaves deep emotional wounding that is at once painful and deeply rooted. But is there a difference between actual corporeal violence, bodies eviscerated, scarred and burned, rather than that residing in the mind of the victim? Or is it folly to even consider the matter? The so-called Greatest Generation was formed by global war and from that crucible emerged markedly different Americans. Likewise, Europeans, Japanese and others were decidedly dis-

tinct in the decades after the war’s end. Societies changed, reflecting the experiences of their leaders.

Intentions don’t make outcomes. Actions do. Was it that a generation of us learned that a war is won and lost by initiative rather than aims that helped bring about the U.S. post-war boom? We knew that getting to an objective took effort, maybe skill and good luck, too, but certainly it required more than desire. Too many political leaders, CEOs, parents and basketball coaches seem to have lost the connection between words and movement. We listen as promises are made and simultaneously disregarded. Blame is assigned and truth is spun and contorted. Adherence to a vow taken is imagined to be conditional and not perpetual. If we agree, or disagree, what are we going to do about it?

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

The reason for the season

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, the Lenten season has ended, so I can now admit to having failed miserably. The weird thing is, I’m OK with it. Here’s what happened.

HUMOR

Life has been a bit of a whirlwind recently, what with work and selling our house and then quickly moving out (and then in with the in-laws! Stay tuned for that story). I completely spaced Ash Wednesday, and as I was enjoying a ham sandwich on the following Friday, realization dawned. Lent had started, I was eating forbidden meat and I had not set any intentions. The horror! Normally, I give up Coke or Netflix and commit to doing a positive act. Last year, for example, I went on a social media blackout and vowed to call my mom once a week. Yay, me!

I could have certainly jumped in late but made a conscious choice not to. For my sanity and stress levels, I decided to forgo all Lenten commitments. It was entirely about self-care and figured Jesus would support me. Did I experience some of that infamous Catholic guilt? Obviously. I’ve

“For my sanity and stress levels, I decided to forgo all Lenten commitments. It was entirely about self-care and figured Jesus would support me.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

been participating in Lent for almost half a century. That’s not something easily reconciled. But not enough to make me change my mind. Sometimes, you must trust your gut and do what’s best for you.

And to be honest, it was a lovely 40 days. I channeled feelings of gratitude and forgiveness and I believe I was actually a kinder person. Am I going to receive hate mail from a few readers? Probably. But I seriously don’t care. I may have failed at Lent this season, but I thrived at life.

Peace out.

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

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

About 16 years ago, my third edition of “Indiana Curiosities” was published, stories about all the unusual people, places and things in the Hoosier state. I decided it might be fun to check back after all these years and revisit some of the people who earned a chapter in my quirky travel guide.

HUMOR

When I first met David Cozad, his life was in pieces. About 25,000 pieces — 24, 978, to be exact. The Plainfield resident was one of the premier jigsaw mavens in the Midwest. He had recently finished the puzzle referenced above, chock full of animals, hot air balloons, the planets of the solar system and the tiniest of sea creatures.

Cozad put the puzzle together on his garage floor, a painstaking achievement, hard on the eyes and the knees. Most of Cozad’s completed puzzles are displayed in his house or garage. Several have gone to his grandkids. But his latest achievement, a panorama of Disney characters, was even bigger than the one featured in my book. It was 40,000 pieces. At about 26 feet long and 6 feet tall, it weighed more than 100 pounds in the box.

Cozad spent three years on his condo’s garage floor interlocking pieces. He sees the effort almost spiritually: “First, I find the correct church for all the pieces, then the correct pew,” he said.

That’s how he explains separating the edges and the colors. He isolates the puzzles by sections, which are then glued together so they can be mounted on a giant board.

Great puzzles have unifying ideas to keep the hobbyist interested, but Cozad admits that it isn’t until the puzzle is completed that he can stand back and appreciate all the artistic nuances of the scene. One of his favorites was a black-and-white Civil War scene with Abraham Lincoln

“Great puzzles have unifying ideas to keep the hobbyist interested, but Cozad admits that it isn’t until the puzzle is completed that he can stand back and appreciate all the artistic nuances of the scene.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

featured in the painting. A real toughie because he only had two pews of colors.

“Putting in that last piece is a great accomplishment,” Cozad said.

But his greatest fear is that as he nears the end of his task, a piece will be missing.

“That’s why I used to keep my eye on the dog,” he said.

Cozad is a big advocate of encouraging kids to take up jigsaw puzzling.

“It develops their capacity to concentrate,” he said. “An ability that many lack in today’s world of video games.”

Cozad had temporarily retired from this passion of the last 30 years. This was OK with his friends who wanted him to play more golf and cards.

“Over the years, they weren’t exactly beating down my garage door to help,” he said.

Recently, the bug bit him again. He was getting edgy to use some jigsaw lingo. He bought a large puzzle in a bag, just the pieces, but he has no idea what the final scene will be.

“I’ve never attempted anything like this before,” he told me.

But it seems only fitting he should do that.

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Carmel Symphony Orchestra takes on challenge of ‘Verdi’s Requiem’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Commanday is convinced audiences will experience a wide range of emotions during its upcoming concert.

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The CSO will perform the 80-minute “Verdi’s Requiem” at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“It’s a life-changing experience because of the power of the piece,” Commanday said. “It’s an operatic, dramatic setting of the Latin Requiem Mass. For people who experience that in their personal religious life, that means something. The Mass is about people contemplating the aspect of the afterlife and what that means and the concept of life after that. It’s a prayer for mercy. The thing that is so special about the way Verdi set the Mass is the human and personal voice that he gives it. It doesn’t sound in any way like a ritual. It’s an expression of the human spirit confronting the reality of guilt or sin. It’s pleading to a merciful God and Jesus because it’s Catholic.”

Commanday said it’s a plea to give the deceased an eternal light.

The four soloists from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music are dramatic soprano Cassandra Glaeser, tenor Jaemyeong Lee, lyric soprano Seonyoung Park and bass-baritone Sunghoon Han. The soloists represent different moments in the requiem.

“Then the chorus represents all of us together,” Commanday said. “It’s dramatic. There are moments of tenderness, moments of fear and moments of wrath. One of the most famous sections of it is how he sets ‘Day of Wrath,’ that day when all will be judged.”

Commanday said when the entire choir sings, it’s incredibly moving and powerful.

“There is some of the loudest music

and some of the softest music you can hear at a concert hall,” Commanday said.

Richard Sowers, who is retiring as Anderson Symphony Orchestra’s music director/conductor this spring, is coordinating the Anderson University choir for this concert.

A Chicago resident, he retired from Anderson University in 2021.

“There is a big responsibility for the chorus in the piece,” Sowers said. “It’s at times almost terrifying and at times comforting. It’s deeply spiritual. It’s some of the most glorious writing for soloists. It’s just astonishing how beautiful it is.”

Sowers estimates there will be 100 choir members from different Anderson University choirs, some university alumni members and Circle City Sound.

CSO is partnering with Carmel’s Congregation Beth-El Zedeck to relay the story of Czech conductor Rafael Schachter leading Terezin concentration camp prisoners to perform “Verdi’s Requiem” in 1943 and 1944. The performances are part of a documentary, “Defiant Requiem.”

Cantor Melissa Cohen will give opening remarks prior to the concert.

“It was a mark of resistance and courage to perform live music,” Cohen said. “I am also doing a pre-concert discussion with Maestro Commanday. There will be a small performance with me and my daughter Sadie to inspire more about the partnership together.”

Cohen said it’s an important time to remember the Holocaust.

“We’re living at a time when antisemitism is at the highest in history, which is really remarkable,” Cohen said. “It seems idealistic, but music has the ability to bridge these types of barriers and spark inspiration. Throughout history, Jewish people have faced adversity and we’re still here. We remain strong people. Music becomes that affirmation of life. Through chaos and tragedy, there is this duality of life that is fundamental to the human experience.”

Cohen said “Verdi’s Requiem” is a majestic piece of music.

“It’s powerful in many ways,” Cohen said. “The subject matter of requiem is not Jewish in any way.”

Commanday said humanity in the piece transcends considerations of religious denominations.

“It creates an awareness of our imperfections and needing forgiveness,” Commanday said. “None of us live forever and we lose dear ones, and we think about what it means to not live anymore. The music makes the message all the more universal.”

For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

‘BEAUTIFUL’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The King and I” April 4 to May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘FABLES AND FOLKLORE’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Fables and Folklore,” featuring “Golem” and “Pinocchio” at 7 p.m. April 5-6 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON’

Main Street Productions presents “That Championship Season” from April 4 to 14 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 5-6 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

DISPATCHES

Songbook Foundation features women artists — Items telling the stories of pioneering women artists such as Diahann Carroll and Mitzi Gaynor are among the 37 historical collections processed last year by staff at the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Songbook Library & Archives. For more, visit thesongbook.org.

CIAF registration opens — Registration is underway for the 27th annual Carmel International Arts Festival. The Sept. 28-29 festival attracts more than 100 artists from across the United States and around the world. Artists specialize in nine different mediums including glass, 2D, 3D, paint, jewelry, photography, fiber, ceramics and wood.The festival is a juried exhibition with prizes totaling $7,000. May 31 is the deadline for submitting the application. To sign up and review requirements, visit zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12196 Selected artists will be notified June 30, that they have been chosen. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Commanday will conduct “Verdi’s Requiem.” (Photo courtesy of David Commanday)

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Time to ‘ramp’ up

Commentary by Mark LaFay

One of the early sprouting plants are ramps. Ramps are commonly known as wild leeks. But they really are more of a cross between leeks and garlic.

FOOD

RAMP PESTO RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of ramps, cleaned and trimmed (use both the white bulbs and green leaves)

• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup of pine nuts

• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed for consistency

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Prepare the ramps: Wash ramps thoroughly. Trim the roots and remove any tough outer layers from the bulbs. Roughly chop the ramps.

• Toast the nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

• Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chopped ramps, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.

• Add olive oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl a few times.

• Season: Taste the pesto and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

• Serve: Use the ramp pesto with pasta, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a condiment for grilled meats and vegetables. Store any leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator, with a thin layer of olive oil on top to preserve freshness.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 19, Indianapolis

Discovering Broadway show set

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

Eric Wiegand has several reasons for wanting to perform again with Discovering Broadway.

MUSIC

The 2014 Carmel High School graduate will perform in a concert with music from “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends” at 5 and 8 p.m. at The Toby at Newfields in Indianapolis.

Discovering Broadway, founded by 2012 CHS graduate Joel Kirk, is an incubation process for productions.

“I’ve known this musical and its writers for several years now and have always been a huge fan of it,” Wiegand said. “I’m so excited that this concert is giving it the showcase it deserves”

Fellow cast members Myha’la Herrold, Jimmy Brewer and Wiegand were in the same class at Carnegie Mellon University. Herrold, who goes simply by Myha’la professionally, is a cast member on HBO’s “Industry.”  Wiegand, who performed in “Plaza Suite”

on Broadway in 2022 with Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, previously performed in the “Hamlet” musical concert by Discovering Broadway.

“‘Hamlet’ was such a great experience, especially getting to work with a mix of incredible Broadway actors and extremely talented Hoosiers,” Wiegand said. “Discovering Broadway has an amazing knack for bringing together a team of performers and writers.”

Wiegand was recently in the Hulu TV show “Tiny Beautiful Things.”

Carmel resident Ephraim Owens, who was on “The Voice” last year, is performing in the concert as well.

“Any time any artist can get around other creatives that are active, it’s a great opportunity to learn and collaborate,” Owens said. “Selfishly, it’s a great opportunity for exposure for yourself and you are performing on stage (with accomplished performers).”

This Is Owens’ first appearance with Discovering Broadway.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Opulent primary bath in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 2006 in the Hunt Country Preserve section of Zionsville, this primary bathroom featured lots of great space but lacked modern style. Our team reimagined the layout to create a luxurious retreat that makes every day feel like an opulent spa day.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Natural elements like oak, cedar, natural stone and crystal are expertly combined with man-made components like porcelain, glass and metals for a dynamic material mix that makes a statement.

• The new vanity creates a dramatic focal point thanks to custom oak cabinetry, quartzite counters and arched brass mirrors.

• The hardware and fixtures convey the perfect balance of classic style with modern appeal, thanks to luxe gold tones and contemporary lines.

• The sauna, clad in tongue-and-groove eucalyptus, provides the ultimate at-home spa experience.

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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