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Fishers Arts Council to move into new Fishers Municipal Center

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The Fishers Arts Council is moving back “home” soon, now that construction of the City of Fishers Arts and Municipal Center is complete — a move that will mark an expansion of the nonprofit’s exhibit and activity space.

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FAC Executive Director Les Reinhardt said the arts council had regular exhibits at the former Fishers City Hall from 2012 until 2022, when that building — because of a sinking foundation — was taken down to make room for the new Municipal Center, built in the same spot at 1 Municipal Dr. Reinhardt said the arts council is working on installing railings for displaying artwork in its dedicated exhibit space at the new Municipal Center.

“We will officially move our programming over in July of this year,” she said. “We have monthly exhibits that we plan out a year in advance and those will start moving in there, but for the month of June, once we get the system installed, we will be having a special exhibit by local travel photographers, John Cinnamon and Ann Craig-Cinnamon.”

Reinhardt said exact dates for the photography exhibit, titled “The World in Focus,” haven’t been set, but it will open sometime in June.

For the past couple of years, FAC has worked out of the Hamilton County Community Foundation’s Collaboration Hub, 11810 Technology Dr., where it has displayed monthly art exhibits and hosted Second Friday receptions.

The FAC monthly exhibit for June, “The Golden Age” — featuring the work of artists 50 and older — is on display at the Hub Gallery. That’s also where the June Second Friday exhibit reception will take place, starting at 6 p.m. June 14.

In July, though, monthly exhibits will move to the Arts and Municipal Center, Reinhardt said, but the arts council will

The Fishers Arts Council’s new gallery at the Fishers Arts and Municipal Center will include double-sided rolling walls, allowing more flexibility for exhibits. (Photo

continue to coordinate art exhibits at the Collaboration Hub.

“We have a new relationship with the Hamilton County Community Foundation,” she said. “They’ve hired us to continue to do artwork there and so I’m excited for that. This has suddenly blossomed into a new opportunity for the community.”

Reinhardt said the FAC has had requests for special exhibits that it wasn’t able to accommodate in the past, but now it will have more flexibility. Additionally, she said, the new space at the Municipal Center is larger than what they’ve had for the past two years.

“Right now in the Hub Gallery, we have 120 linear feet,” she said. “That’s kind of how we think about it — it’s not about square footage, it is more about wall space. (At the old City Hall), we had about 180-plus linear feet. If things go the right way and everything works out, we’ll have at least 159 linear feet (at the new Municipal Center). So, we’re a little smaller than last time, but it’s bigger than what we’ve had. It’s really exciting to be able to kind of stretch back out to the size that we were before.”

The new Municipal Center includes a

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Calls for artists — Artists who want to have tables at the Sept. 8 Harvest Fest must submit applications to the Fishers Arts Council by July 8. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org, click on the “For Artists” tab and then on “artist call outs” from the dropdown menu.

flexible meeting room/theater adjacent to the FAC’s exhibit space. Reinhardt said that can be used for Second Friday receptions, which have become popular and, as a result, crowded.

“Our high school event, we get over 200 people showing up for the reception,” she said. “To be able to comfortably seat all those folks so that they can all hear and see everything that’s going on — because it has been a really tight fit the past few years that we’ve been giving out scholarships — so to be able to have that space (is helpful). I think we’re going to be utilizing that theater space every time we have a Second Friday reception, because we’ll be able to put our musicians in there, as well.”

Reinhardt said she’s excited about the future of the Fishers Arts Council with these new opportunities to grow and support more art in the community.

For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org.

The Fishers Arts and Municipal Center also will house exhibits and programming in another part of the building through the city’s partnership with the Indianapolis Art Center. The building’s upper floors are dedicated to city offices.

16th Annual Wine, Wags & Whiskers — Humane Society for Hamilton County has planned its annual Wine, Wags & Whiskers fundraising event for 6-9 p.m. June 8 at 502 East Event Centre, 502 E. Carmel Dr. The event is an evening of wine, bourbon and animals. For ticket information, visit one.bidpal.net/2024winewagswhiskers/ticketing.

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Fishers library opens new pedestrian plaza

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Hamilton East Public Library’s Fishers Library celebrated the completion of its pedestrian plaza with a ribbon cutting May 22 that included the unveiling of new public art.

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HEPL and the Fishers Arts and Culture Commission collaborated to bring the artwork, called “Knowledge,” to the renovated pedestrian plaza, located in Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District.

According to an announcement from the city, ”Knowledge,” by Rude Calderón and Roberto Delgado, is a carved native stone and onyx sculpture at the entrance to the Nickel Plate Trail from the library campus, two stone benches in the center of the pedestrian plaza on the south side of the building and 90 ceramic tiles set into the concrete on the south side of the building from the Nickel Plate Trail to Municipal Drive.

The ceramic tiles feature historic images from Fishers, Hamilton County and Indiana.

FACC contributed $100,000 toward the artwork, the announcement stated. HEPL contributed $25,000 through the Miesse Fund, established in honor of the library’s first librarian, Lulu Miesse.

“The Fishers Arts and Culture Commission is excited about our longstanding partnership with the Hamilton East Public Library to present a new art installation to the Fishers community,” FACC chair Jocelyn Vare stated. “Public art enhances

renovated pedestrian plaza. The tiles are part of the plaza’s public art project called “Knowledge.”

community life, especially here in the Nickel Plate District, our designated statewide culture district.”

Calderón and Delgado were selected as the artist team in 2021. Calderón, who made the sculpture and benches, was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and lives in California. Stone sculpture is at the center of Calderón’s art, according to the announcement.

Roberto Delgado, who made the ceramic tiles, is known for his public art murals. He lives and works in Los Angeles and Mexico and has created murals across the United States and Mexico.

The artwork can be seen at the library’s outdoor pedestrian plaza, 5 Municipal Dr.

One of 90 ceramic tiles embedded in the concrete of the Fishers Library’s

From left, Kim Logan, Beth Sheller, Katelyn Coyne, Molly Mrozowski, Melissa Loiselle, Craig Siebe, Andre Miksha and Mayor Scott Fadness celebrate the opening of the Fishers Library’s renovated pedestrian plaza. (Photos by Adam Seif)

HSE Teacher of the Year named

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Hamilton Southeastern Schools recently named Fall Creek Junior High School teacher Aimee Bastin as the districtwide 2023-24 Teacher of the Year.

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Bastin is a resource teacher and the Exceptional Learners Department Chair at Fall Creek Junior High, according to a district announcement. She has served nearly 30 years in public education.

“Ms. Bastin will do anything it takes to help students and works to ensure every child is receiving a world-class education,” FCJ Principal Michael Ryan stated.

Bastin also is credited with helping her colleagues by leading professional development and sharing the latest information on new accessibility tools and learning strategies for students, according to the announcement.

Aimee Bastin from Fall Creek Junior High School was named the Hamilton Southeastern School District’s Teacher of the Year.

(Photo courtesy of HSE Schools)

“I think of teaching like, if you want to go into sales and you want to be a good salesperson, you have to believe in the product,” Bastin stated. “And I believe in what we do here at HSE.”

Two other HSE Schools educators were celebrated for their contributions. For 2023-24, the elementary-level Teacher of the Year winner was Clarice Nolan of Sand Creek Elementary. Nolan is that school’s speech language pathologist.

Longtime science teacher Sarah Chattin of Hamilton Southeastern High School was named the high school-level Teacher of the Year.

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FHS players make All-Star team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Fishers High School senior Talia Harris has always had the goal of being an Indiana Girls All-Star.

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“I’m glad I have achieved it. Being an All-Star means a lot to me,” Harris said.

Harris will play for the Indiana Girls All-Stars against the Kentucky All-Stars June 7 at Lexington (Ky.) Catholic High School and June 8 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in the annual girls-boys doubleheader. The senior All-Stars will play the Indiana Junior All-Stars June 5 at Kokomo High School. Fishers senior Keenan Garner will play for the Indiana Boys All-Stars.

bit,” Harris said. “I was really young, so I don’t remember too much but I do remember her playing in it.”

Fishers boys basketball coach Garrett Winegar said Garner was integral to the team not only for his on-court performance, but as a leader.

“What I’m looking forward to is just spending time with my teammates and getting the opportunity to play high school basketball one last time,” said Harris, who will play for Mercer University next season.

Fishers girls coach Lauren Votaw, who will serve as an assistant coach for the AllStars, said she is proud of Harris.

“She has demonstrated steady growth over her high school career,” Votaw said. “She is poised on the court and brings our team together off the court. Her leadership and growth have been instrumental in our team success, and she deserves the honor of being an Indiana All-Star.”

Harris, a 5-foot-8 guard, averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game last season.

“I think I made big improvements in my mindset and how aggressive I was this year,” Harris said. “I had to step up into a bigger and more of a scorer role my senior year and I think I improved my aggressiveness and just my confidence overall.”

Her sister, Tyasha Harris, is a former Heritage Christian School and University of South Carolina standout who now plays for the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA.

“I remember going to her games a little

“Keenen led us with his work ethic, his intensity and his willingness to be a vocal leader,” Garner said. “He set the standard for what it means to be a captain in our program. Prior to the season, we voted on captains, and all 35 players in our program — freshmen through varsity — wrote down Keenan Garner. That is the kind of leader he is and respect he has earned from his teammates.”

As the Tigers advanced through the IHSAA state tournament, Garner began drawing more college recruiting attention.

“Based on his regular season production and what our team accomplished, Keenan was an All-Star lock going into the postseason, but him leading us to a state championship solidified him as not only an All-Star lock but a Mr. Basketball finalist,” Winegar said.

Garner averaged 15.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Tigers (29-1), who beat Ben Davis in the Class 4A state championship game.

“I feel like being an Indiana All-Star on top of all the things we accomplished this year as a team was like a cherry on top and I feel honored to be named to that team,” Garner said.

Garner said becoming an All-Star was a goal going into the season.

“It felt even better because I was not able to be a part of that (Junior All-Stars) team last year,” he said.

Following the season, Garner accepted a scholarship offer from IU Indianapolis.

“There were many factors that played into choosing IUI over other good opportunities for me, but ultimately, it just felt like the best decision for me moving forward,” he said.

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Sheriff’s office releases crash statistics — Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently released statistics that highlight common causes and locations of vehicle crashes in Hamilton County. The top three reasons for crashes in 2024 so far are following too closely, failure to yield right-of-way and animals or objects in the roadway. The top three crash locations are 146th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway, 146th and River Road and 146th and Allisonville Road.

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HAND: ‘Housing for all’ vital to economic stability

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development Suburban Housing Conference held May 16 at 502 Event Center in Carmel highlighted current economic trends, the need for housing affordability solutions and increased community understanding of housing diversity.

The theme “why housing for all matters to us all” aimed to bridge the gap between perception and reality surrounding the complicated housing dynamics in the county.

“Thriving communities need a variety of housing options to meet the needs of all residents, from new graduates just entering the workforce to older adults who have raised their families,” said Andrea Davis, HAND’s executive director.

the conference, Invest Hamilton County President Mike Thibideau shared results from the Talent Insight 2030 Forecasting Report.

He outlined the impact of remote work on the local economy and service sector employment needs.

“We’re going to need more service sector economy workers in this community in order to maintain the quality of life that we enjoy today,” Thibideau said. “The jobs that make a place great to live in are often not able to be filled by people that can afford to live in a place.”

Three primary obstacles to filling “the missing middle” of duplexes, townhouses, small and midsize homes, Davis said, are development regulations, land costs and funding availability.

“When a new development is proposed, the people who don’t want it, which typically are people who don’t know anything about it, come out of the woodwork to oppose projects and send a message to our elected officials and decision makers that this isn’t what we want or need in our community,” Davis said.

Davis said the people attending development meetings often don’t represent the community as a whole. She encouraged more people to speak up.

“Hamilton County, in particular, is a community of choice, full of wonderful amenities that make it a great place to live, work and play. Opportunity abounds,” Davis said. “But the cost of living here is pricey. Now many of the people who make those amenities possible can’t afford to live here.”

While Davis pointed out that the cost of housing continues to rise faster than incomes, affordability is a relative issue that comes down to percentage of income spent on housing.

In a “quick hits on housing” segment of

Thibideau said the increase in remote workers moving from other areas of the U.S. to Hamilton County for the relative affordability has led to an increase in daytime traffic to businesses.

“And I can tell you that housing and its impact on workforce at all levels, again, not just even affordable inventory at all levels, is going to impact our ability to continue to attract, retain and support talent,” Thibideau said.

Changing trends in housing needs are another factor in the complexity of the housing market.

“Today’s housing stock was largely built for households that were more common in previous decades: single-family housing in only suburban subdivisions. And what we actually found in our community preferences study is that the mixed-use suburban neighborhood is actually the most preferred housing type,” said Andrea Miller, Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization senior trainer.

Brenda Myers, president and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism, presented findings from the Hamilton County Housing Sentiment Study, which were overwhelmingly in favor of diversified housing options.

But she said there is a vast differentiation between the study findings and what public officials hear.

“We need to get people to care about this issue, because if we don’t, we will be a community that eventually will be in decline,” Myers said.

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24-hour pickleball court to open

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Pickleball enthusiasts in Fishers will be able to play anytime — literally — when a new business opens this fall at the former Marsh Supermarket at the corner of 116th Street and Brooks School Road.

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24/7 DINK Pickleball will invest about $6 million to build its new indoor pickleball facility, which will offer 20 courts for casual matches and competitive games year-round, 24 hours a day, according to an announcement from the company.

Plans for the 60,000-square-foot facility were approved by the Fishers City Council during its March 20 meeting.

Users can sign up for a court through an app, according to the announcement. The app includes a feature to arrange matches with players of similar skill levels. There are no membership fees and pricing varies depending on the time of day.

that offers an unparalleled experience for players of all levels.”

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It has gained popularity across the United States. According to the announcement, Hurley worked with the City of Fishers to plan the project.

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“We are thrilled to introduce our cutting-edge pickleball facility, where technology meets the passion for the game,” stated John Hurley, CEO at 24/7 DINK. “Our goal is to create a vibrant community hub

“The City of Fishers is proud to support John with this exciting business venture, which is another testament to the power of community-driven innovation,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated. “24/7 DINK exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship that drives our community forward and embraces technology in a whole new way.”

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Geist Waterfront Park opens swimming — Geist Waterfront Park is open for the season. The 70-acre waterfront park in east Fishers features beach and water access to Geist Reservoir, non-motorized boat launch and dock access for kayaks and canoes, walking trails, playground and public gathering amenities. Park access is free to all during non-peak hours. During peak hours — generally Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons — admission is free for Fishers residents and $25 per vehicle for nonresidents, with payment taken at the gate. Geist Waterfront Park is open daily dawn to dusk and a lifeguard is on duty 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during swim season.

Registration open for Spark!Fishers 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk — New to the Spark!Fishers 5K events in 2024 is the Spark!Fishers 1-Mile Run/Walk. The shortened version of the 5K route invites any age or ability to join the Spark!Fishers 5K festivities, presented by IU Health Fishers. Participants receive a T-shirt, medal and admission into the Spark!Fishers 5K after party. The 1-Mile Run/Walk begins at 6:15 p.m. June 26. Registration is $24.99 per person. Kids 12 and younger are $19.99 per person. The 2024 Spark!Fishers Festival, presented by Meijer, is June 25-29 in downtown Fishers’ Nickel Plate District. for more, visit sparkfishers.com.

HSE High School yearbook honored — Hamilton Southeastern High School has been included in the Varsity Yearbook’s Portfolio, volume 29. According to an announcement from yearbook advisor Madeline Martin, the recognition showcases the dedication and talent of students and staff in producing yearbooks. A total of 612 schools are represented in Varsity Yearbook’s Portfolio, Volume 29.

Duke Energy files for rate increase — Citing $1.6 billion in investments, including a modernized electric grid more resistant to power outages, hundreds of miles of new power lines, environmental responsibilities, increased electric grid security and new systems for customer convenience, Duke Energy has filed a rate increase request with state utility regulators. If approved in early 2025, rates would go up 12 percent in 2025 and 4 percent in 2026. On average, that would be an overall increase of about $28 per month for residential customers, according to an announcement from the company. For more, visit duke-energy.com/home/billing/dei-rates-2024.

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Hamilton Southeastern High School gaming team brings home state title

By Ken Severson news@currentinfishers

The seats are not filled with thousands of cheering or jeering fans, the players are not arguing their case with referees, there’s no lines to the bathroom or the concession stands and there’s no major television contract.

At least, not yet.

But esports continues to grow in participation and popularity, especially at the high school level.

“It’s not under the banner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association yet,” Hamilton Southeastern High School esports coach Keaton Squires said. “But esports (participation) only increases, and I’ve never seen it decrease. It’s just a matter of time before it gets at least to the club sport level like rugby.”

Esports has been popular for several years locally, and it’s likely to get even more popular after HSE won an esports state championship in April.

Esports is competitive gaming at a high or intense level of play. Run by the Indiana Esports Network, the league is all volunteer and led by educators. The goal is to use esports as a vehicle to engage students not involved in traditional athletics or afterschool activities.

Indiana’s league season is played in two splits from September to November and again from January to March. The season is followed by a playoff bracket for top-ranked teams from the season. A split season allows players who compete in fall or spring sports, or other activities, to participate in their high school esports programs.

The primary games offered in the state’s league are League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Super Smash Brothers and Valorant. Smaller, single-player titles are Tetris, iRacing, Minecraft and Fortnite.

All games have a “T” (Teen) rating or lower, which means they’re approved for any high school-age student.

Like traditional sports, esports players train several hours a week. Some games are based on individual competition, but the games with team dynamics usually require much more training.

One never has to worry about a knee

injury, but sore wrists and fingers occasionally happen.

There are no positions per say. They are versatile.

“They all have different parameters,” Squires said. “For example, the way a game is formatted is out of your five players — they all have characters, but only one can be in a defensive role (high health, low damage), two will play more of a damage role (low health, high damage) and support characters who heal and boost. The permutations and combinations are too much to count. The kids work hard, and they adapt at what’s best for the team and sometimes the scenario.”

Hamilton Southeastern High School esports coach Keaton Squires, left, with team members Nguyen Tat, Aiden Forrester, Noah Huter, Trey Johnson, Peyton Warner, Colin Reardon and Reece Johnson. (Photo courtesy of Keaton Squires)

The state championship, which includes several schools, is decided in six different games across varying school-size divisions (A, AA and AAA), resulting in 17 total state champions, one of which was Hamilton Southeastern in AAA, which won the Overwatch 2 championship.

Overwatch is a multimedia franchise centered on a series of online multiplayer first-person shooter video games.

Members of the Royals state-winning Overwatch varsity squad was comprised of seniors Trey Johnson (captain), Aiden Forrester, Noah Huter, Colin Reardon, Nguyen Tat and Peyton Warner.

There are 30 students in the Royals es-

ESPORTS TEAM BUILDING

The camaraderie that sometimes defines team championships in sports like baseball, basketball or football is well known and is usually a factor in getting to the top.

The same could apply to how Hamilton Southeastern High School earned its esports championship.

Royals team captain Trey Johnson was no less ecstatic about his team’s championship.

A senior, Johnson and his Overwatch varsity teammates, Aiden Forrester, Noah Huter, Colin Reardon, Nguyen Tat and Peyton Warner, brought the trophy home to Hamilton Southeastern in April with their 3-0 win over Fort Wayne Snider.

The win was no less exciting than a game-ending basket or walk-off home run.

“Regarding the state championship, I think we as a team demonstrated clearly

what unity is through struggle,” Johnson said. “Though our team usually doesn’t lose often, we have learned together to take our losses as opportunities to reflect and grow, giving each other advice and practicing as a group.”

Johnson said all his teammates dedicated themselves to the team and what HSE stands for and he is happy and proud to be part of the team as their captain.

Johnson was introduced to esports during perhaps the worst time to ever be a student in high school — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I discovered it as I was searching for opportunities during quarantine,” Johnson said. “It was my first year of high school and I didn’t want to let it go to waste. I found a group of people who not only understood and shared my love for video games, but a love for cooperation.”

ports program.

“I hold the informational meetings at the beginning of the school year, and we hold tryouts that the students can attend from their houses via online game play to determine who makes the varsity squad,” Squires said. “If we have a JV team, there is usually one to two players designated as ‘swing’ players who have abilities that could place them on either team as needed, just like any traditional sport.”

The sport is drawing attention from colleges and universities — so much so that one HSE player, Lucas Bratton, has received a scholarship from Ball State University. Bratton was on the Valerant game team.

“He is a very talented kid,” Squires said. Squires marvels at how talented and passionate his team is. A former soccer coach, Squires quit that sport to coach esports. He said he is more of the Royals’ life coach than anything else, although officially he’s the team’s coordinator, ensuring they keep their grades up and work well together.

“As far as tactics are concerned, there’s very little I bring to the table,” he said. “Tactics and technical abilities, they are all on. I don’t have to teach them anything.”

Except one thing: Physical fitness.

“Staying inside is a foreign concept for me, as I was a soccer player and coach for so long,” Squires said. “I try to implement a little more activity for them like a walk-athon. One of the kids commented that was the longest he had been on his feet in one day in his life.”

Despite winning a championship, Squires said the Royals play with a handicap, because they practice remotely instead of at the school. HSE is the only school in the AAA division that does not have an esports facility within its building.

“It’s better in the same room as you get the same response,” Squires said. “We’re constantly playing at a disadvantage.”

ON THE COVER: From left, Hamilton Southeastern High School esports team members Reece Johnson, Peyton Warner, Noah Huter, Nguyen Tat, Aiden Forrester, Trey Johnson and Colin Reardon, with coach Keaton Squires. (Photo courtesy of Keaton Squires)

Rejuvenated Bentley to play new songs, familiar hits

By Alan Sculley editorial@youarecurrent.com

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, Dierks Bentley packed up his things and moved his wife and kids from Nashville to Colorado, where he spent much of the year unplugged from music and savoring life in the mountains.

“I was out in Colorado and I was living the life I’d been dreaming about for many years,” Bentley said in a phone interview. “I was back in the mountains biking, skiing, hiking, fishing and camping. I wasn’t interested in music at all.”

That all changed later in 2020 when Thomas Rhett and his family came to town to meet with the Bentleys for a hike and a visit.

“He’d been working on music a lot and he start ed playing me his record,” said Bentley, who will perform at 7 p.m. June 14 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. “I was like, this guy’s been busy.’ I ha ven’t been doing anything and he’s been out there writing songs. Maybe I should start thinking about getting something out there.”

But if there were any concerns that the several months in Colorado enjoying family time and his love of the outdoors had dulled Bentley’s passion for music or his willingness to put in the work it takes to maintain the high stan dard he’s set with his craft — those went out the window once Bentley picked up his guitar and started forming his next musical statement.

By late 2020, the wheels were in motion for a project that would turn into quite the odyssey on its way to becoming “Gravel and Gold,” the album Bentley released in February 2023.

“At the end of ’20, I picked the guitar back up and started doing some writing retreats and having people come out to Colorado (for songwriting),” Bentley said. “Anyway, long story short, I was collecting songs and felt pretty good about it, and I came back to Nashville and went into the studio, and back here it was still masks on and COVID testing in the studio. And trying to make a record wearing masks, it’s not really an en joyable experience. I was waiting for that little last bit that makes albums magic. It’s kind of an intangible thing that you can’t put your finger on. I

just felt like the record was just missing a little magic.”

So, Bentley scrapped the session, wrote more songs and returned to the studio awhile later, after COVID-19 protocols had been eased.

“So, I went back in and cut six songs. That was really fun,” he said. “But I felt like that session, it was really good at capturing a certain sound, but I wasn’t able to capture the whole sound I was thinking of.”

As that realization took hold, Bentley figured out what the album was trying to become and he set about taking a third run at making the album.

“I was like, ‘OK, I’m making my 10th album. What this album needs to be is a collection of my greatest sounds, not greatest hits,’” Bentley said. “I want to write all new songs but make sure I capture all of the different sounds I’ve been associated with,” he said. “I’m really happy with the way it turned

In the end, “Gravel and Gold” indeed fulfills the goal of showcasing the multiple styles of music — including contemporary country, traditional country and bluegrass — Bentley has woven into his music in a recording career that began 20 years ago with the release of his self-titled debut album.

That 2003 album put Bentley on the map with his first No. 1 country single, “What Was I Thinkin’” — and the hits have kept coming ever since.

Eighteen of his songs have topped either Billboard magazine’s Hot Country or Country Airplay singles chart (with four of those singles going No. 1 on both of those charts), while seven of Bentley’s 10 albums have topped Billboard’s country album chart.

Bentley is finding room to play several songs from the new album in his shows this summer alongside plenty of his hits. It’s also a big show visually, with a stage design that includes a video wall with footage that Bentley said has “unbelievable” depth and detail.

“It looks like a physical backdrop,” he said. “It looks like steel, or it looks like a wooden barn or it looks like Colorado in the middle of the mountains. It’s mind boggling, the technology.”

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

The Freeform Concert Series presents Josh Joplin with Jamie Drake June 5; Norman Lasiter’s Gray Pride June 6-7; and Andie Case June 8 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’

Main Street Productions presents “You Can’t Take It With You” through June 9 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

’SAGAS

AND SUPERSTITIONS’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Sagas and Superstitions” at 7 p.m. June 7-8 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

DISPATCH

ICC accounces season theme — The Indianapolis Children’s Choir has announced its 2024-25 concert season titled “Sounds of Progress” as the organization celebrates its 39th season. The voices of singers from more than 25 different ICC choirs will be featured in this eight-concert series. Singers will range in age from kindergarten to high school, in addition to ICC alumni singers going as far back as the 1986 founding year. The concerts are “Lights. Camera Song” at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville; “A Vintage Holiday” with various concert times from Dec. 13-15 at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis; “Now is the Time” at 4 p.m. March 9, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis; “Christel DeHaan In Harmony: A Beautiful Tomorrow” at 3 p.m. May 3, 2025 at Pike Performing Arts Center in Indianapolis; and “Dawning” at 4 p.m. May 18, 2025 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. For tickets, visit icchoir.org/tickets.

Dierks Bentley will perform June 14 at Ruoff Music Center (Photo courtesy of Jim Wright)

CHS grad in Broadway show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Actress Monica Tulia Ramirez took a leap of faith when she moved to New York City.

THEATER

“I moved to New York in 2016, and you never know how it’s going to turn out. This career is extremely competitive,” the 2012 Carmel High School graduate said. “You think every final Broadway callback could be it.”

Awards, including Best Musical.

“I love it so much,” Ramirez said. “Each ensemble track has a couple of featured roles throughout the musical. It’s a mixed track because I pivot between characters throughout the show and get to be different women/men. I am also an on-stage swing (understudy) for two principal roles, Inez Milholland and Ruza Wenclawska.”

Ramirez is appearing in the ensemble of “Suffs The Musical,” which opened in April on Broadway.

“This whole debut journey started when we did the production/workshop at the Public Theater in 2021 and 2022 (in New York),” she said. “You always think a transfer to Broadway is possible, but it’s never a guarantee. Almost three years later, here we are and it feels so worth the wait. It feels like all the work that started way back in 2016 and even before has paid off. Dreams come true if you continue to work hard, be kind and push your limits.”

“Suffs” has been nominated for six Tony

Ramirez has appeared in TV shows such as “Elementary,” “Evil,” “Uncoupled” and “Madam Secretary.” Ramirez was a part of the Ambassadors, CHS’ mixed show choir, and president of the school’s drama club.

“Carmel High School’s performing arts department gave me so many skills while prepping for college auditions,” Ramirez said. “Carmel is extremely competitive and pushes their students to be the best young artists they can be. My senior year at Carmel I played Éponine in ‘Les Misérables’ and the head of the department of theater and dance at Ball State University, Bill Jenkins, came to see the show, loved the performance as well as my college audition and asked me to come to BSU.”

In a pickle about vegetables

Commentary by Mark LaFay

Pickling involves immersing vegetables in a vinegar-based brine, which not only preserves them but also imparts a delightful tangy flavor. The key to successful pickling is ensuring that the vegetables are fresh, clean and properly prepared.

FOOD

Here’s a recipe to get you started on pickling your favorite spring vegetables:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of spring vegetables (such as sliced radishes, asparagus tips, carrot sticks or green beans)

• 1 cup white vinegar

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon dill seeds or a few fresh dill sprigs

Instructions:

1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and trim the vegetables, cutting them into uniform sizes to ensure even pickling.

2. Make the brine: In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved. Remove from heat.

3. Pack the jars: Place the garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds and dill into a clean, sterilized jar. Pack the vegetables tightly into the jar, leaving a little space at the top.

4. Add the brine: Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged. Tap the jar gently to remove any air bubbles and add more brine if needed.

5. Seal and store: Seal the jar with a lid and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pickles. They will be ready to enjoy in about 24 hours but will develop more flavor if left to pickle for a few days.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 119, Indianapolis

Ramirez

Artists team up for show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Tresa Steenberg is convinced this will be a special collaboration.

DISPLAY

Steenberg, a Noblesville resident, and Diane Staver of Kokomo, will display their artwork at Art on Main, 111 W. Main St., Suite 140, in Carmel throughout June. The opening reception is set for 5 to 8 p.m. June 8 as part of Meet Me on Main.

“I am also looking forward to this show as I love Diane’s work and am enjoying working on this show together,” said Steenberg, whose work also is on display at High Frequency Arts in Fishers.

Steenberg has displayed her art at Art on Main since June 2022.

“I usually show four to six pieces per month,” Steenberg said. “For this show, I will have 15 to 20 pieces on display of mixed media and collage work.”

Steenberg specializes in abstract art by using mixed media. She uses traditional mediums such as acrylics, pens, pencils and unexpected materials like book pages, kids’ homework and found paper.

Noblesville artist Tresa Steenberg’s abstract painting called “Daydream.” (Photo courtesy of Tresa Steenberg)

Staver is a retired college professor who taught at the Art Institute of Indianapolis for more than 12 years and now paints full time.

“I enjoy her work and feel our artistic styles complement one another,” Staver said. “I am also pleased to show a larger body of my work in Carmel, which will be a first for me.”

Staver does everything digitally for her art.

“I use Photoshop and original digital photos to create my concept art,” she said. “I combine photos, then manipulate, merge, add to and eliminate areas and filter until the final image emerges.”

BATHROOMS

Key to getting started

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

My Elantra does not require a key. Instead, it has a fob and a push button on the dash. Once, I accidentally left the little doohickey on the kitchen counter, but when I got in the car and pushed the ignition button, the car roared into action.

HUMOR

As my auto technician later explained, my extra fob had to be somewhere in the car. And sure enough, I did find the little rascal hiding in the corner of the seat, lodged in a nest of cookie crumbs, pretzel pieces and pen caps.

Last month, a new issue arose. I was late for an appointment, but my car was in the shop, so I had to borrow my wife Mary Ellen’s Prius. She came home late, so I waited for her in the driveway. We quickly switched places when she arrived while the car was still idling. And off I went. On the way to my destination, the dashboard flashed a little advisory note: There is no key fob in the vehicle.

Apparently, Mary Ellen still had the key fob in her purse. That meant when I turned off the car, I wouldn’t be able to start it again. Of course, I could call Mary Ellen to come get me, but remember, she didn’t have a car. I had it. OK, I could leave the car running while I went to my appointment, but we’d probably be short another car when it was stolen. I turned around and drove back home. I then unfairly blamed Mary Ellen for this predicament, but she had a good explanation: Oops!

There were more key issues. Last week, I lost my duplicate fob again. I looked everywhere. This time, I knew it wasn’t in the car because the Hyundai would not start. But how can you lose a car key? If I had left the key fob somewhere, I wouldn’t have been able to drive home, but here I was. So, that meant it had to be in the house. Are you following?

“Apparently, Mary Ellen still had the key fob in her purse. That meant when I turned off the car, I wouldn’t be able to start it again.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

My artificial intelligence app suggested that I look in my drawers. I wasn’t sure what that meant. Did it mean my pants or next to my underwear?

I called my friend who helped me last time I had car issues …

“Hi, Bob.”

“Hey, Dick, what’s the prob?”

“I need help with a fob.

“I’ll take the job.”

He was busy, so I called him back again later that day. He had all afternoon to think of a funny opening line…

“Fobs are for us.”

“Ha, Ha. Any suggestions?”

“Yes, return to the dealership and buy a new fob, but don’t get robbed.”

“That will cost me a lot of money, Bob.”

“Better call Schwab.”

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

Update diploma requirements

Commentary By David Becker and Claire Fiddian-Green

Indiana faces a dual crisis: Fewer Hoosiers are pursuing education after high school while employers cite workforce development concerns. The Indiana Department of Education’s proposal to update high school diploma requirements will allow students to pursue work-based learning opportunities — a key step toward solving both issues.

EDUCATION

Although three-fourths of Indiana high school students say they intend to pursue education beyond graduation, just over half go to college. From there, only about two-thirds who attend an Indiana public college graduate within six years. This means a majority of students enter the labor market without a degree or credential. One way to increase the number of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school is to encourage workbased learning, including modern youth apprenticeship.

In Indiana’s youth apprenticeship model, currently in the pilot phase, 11th-graders

participate in a three-year, paid program that culminates in a high school diploma, college credit and an industry credential. These apprenticeships present students with potential career paths while also meeting entry-level staffing needs.

As co-chairs of CEMETS iLab Indiana, we see youth apprenticeship as a key solution to the state’s workforce crisis. However, the system can only function as intended if we remove barriers students face in accessing this type of work-based learning.

Indiana’s current diploma requirements make it difficult for a student to participate in work-based learning and still graduate on time. In IDOE’s proposal, workbased learning counts toward required credits, making these opportunities more accessible.

Indiana must take bold action to reform its education and workforce development system. IDOE’s proposal is a critical step and will be a game-changer for our economy and for all Hoosiers.

David Becker is chairman and chief executive officer of First Internet Bank. Claire Fiddian-Green is president and CEO of Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation

FULL SERVICE CLEANERS

Symptoms of strokes

Commentary by Susanne Crotty

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to the solvents in common use by drycleaners. Since that time, DF-2000 Fluid has gained widespread acceptance and today is used in thousands of drycleaning plants in the United States alone.

The growth of DF-2000 Fluid has outpaced all of the alternative technologies offered for drycleaning. This is a result of many factors including health, safety and environmental benefits, excellent cleaning performance, proven equipment technology, commercial practicality, and a reduced regulatory burden.

MEDICAL

A stroke occurs when a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel disrupts blood flow to the brain, leading to the deprivation of oxygen and nutrients. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of adult long-term disability. Prompt recognition of the signs and symptoms is crucial.

KNOW THE SIGNS

When it comes to identifying the signs and symptoms of a stroke, remember to B.E.F.A.S.T.:

• Balance: This includes dizziness or sudden loss of balance.

• Eyes: Look out for double vision or sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.

• Face drooping: Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.

• Arm weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

• Speech difficulty: Is their speech slurred? Are they unable to speak or are they hard to understand?

DF-2000 Fluid provides you with the peace of mind that comes from a well-developed, broadly supported technology with a track record of proven performance.

• Proven Cleaning Performance

When used with properly designed processes, additives and equipment, DF-2000 Fluid provides cleaning performance comparable to perchloroethylene.

• Consistent, Premium Quality

DF-2000 Fluid is manufactured and packaged to high standards of consistency and purity to deliver the same high-quality performance time after time. DF-2000 Fluid remains stable through multiple distillation and reclamation cycles.

• Virtually Odorless

Solvents with a higher level of aromatics contain more solvent odor. DF-2000 Fluid has the lowest aromatic content of any HFHC drycleaning solvent.

• Gentle on Dyes, Safer on Trims

The gentle cleaning action of DF-2000 Fluid is safer for most dyes and trims, so you can rely on it to safely clean a wider range of fancy and fragile articles with less risk of dye bleeding.

• Cost Effective

There are no usage, franchise or royalty fees required. In states where a solvent usage tax has been imposed, DF-2000 Fluid is either exempt or the usage tax per gallon is minimal. When coupled with effective processes and additives, labor and production costs are reasonable.

• Proven Equipment Technology

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• Proven Additive Technologies Detergent and fabric finish additives are essential to provide important

• Time to call 911: If the person shows any of these symptoms.

• Other symptoms may accompany a stroke, such as confusion or trouble understanding; and a sudden, severe headache with unknown cause.

IMMEDIATE ACTION SAVES LIVES

When someone shows signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately. The time the symptoms started is critical information for medical professionals. Ensure the person is in a safe and comfortable position while awaiting medical help. Avoid giving them any medications or food until medical professionals arrive.

IU Health North Hospital has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.

Susanne Crotty, RN, is the stroke and quality coordinator at IU Health North

Launch Fishers launches podcast, video studio

RECORDING news@currentinfishers.com

Launch Fishers has finished constructing its new podcast studio, which has two separate rooms — one for audio only and another for video recording.

According to a news release, the project has been in the works for about four months. It was funded through a $28,000 grant from the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

“By working together with the Innovation Connector, Launch Fishers is offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their story — at no cost to them — by using its new studio,” the news release stated. “Businesses throughout Indiana — including Blackford, Boone, Delaware, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Jay, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties — can utilize this free resource.”

The podcast room can fit up to four

people and can be used for interview-style podcasting and audio recording, the news release stated. It has double acoustical wall layering for external noise suppression.

The video room can fit up to two people and can be used to create product demonstrations and other short-form videos. It includes space for backdrops.

The podcast studio is one of 16 projects selected through the 2023 pilot of the IEDC’s Community Collaboration Fund. The fund awarded $500,000 to projects statewide, with a focus on underrepresented Hoosiers and underserved markets, according to the IEDC website.

The Launch Fishers project’s goal is to improve storytelling in rural Indiana. Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way, is a Fishers coworking space. For more, visit launchfishers.com.

IEDC is a state agency that focuses on economic development and job growth. For more about IEDC, visit iedc.in.gov.

DISPATCH

Invest Hamilton County launches InvestAbility — Invest Hamilton County has launched an initiative in Hamilton County called InvestAbility, which is aimed at delivering career exploration services to students and adults who have disabilities. Through inter-governmental coordination between Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Hamilton County, and through public-private partnerships with OneZone, Noblesville and Westfield chambers of commerce and Hamilton County Leadership Academy, the program encompasses five community-based, paid trainings in 2024. Locations include three hotels, a senior living facility and a fifth site yet to be determined. The program’s goal is to ramp up to training more than 130 participants per year. For more about InvestAbility, visit investhamiltoncounty.com/initiatives/ investability.

A new podcast studio at Launch Fishers is available for recording audio. (Photo courtesy of Launch Fishers)

Blueprint for Improvement: A stylish and spacious culinary haven

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1978 in the Raintree Place neighborhood of Zionsville, this home’s original kitchen was past its prime. We reworked the room’s footprint to let in more light, maximize space and improve functionality and style.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Combining the kitchen and dining room increased the room’s footprint, helping open the space, improve flow and let in more natural light.

• Ceiling-height perimeter cabinets provide ample storage and accentuate the ceiling height, and an oversized island means more room for cooking, dining and gathering.

• Functional optimizations include double ovens, a coffee niche, spice drawer and pull-out trash bins.

• The pearlescent finish on the backsplash and rich brass tones on the hardware add an elevated feel with a touch of artisan charm.

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.

A visit to Abydos, west of the Nile in Egypt

Commentary by Don Knebel

As we continue our tour of Egypt, we visit Abydos, one of the country’s most important archeological sites. Located 7 miles west of the Nile River about 109 miles north of Luxor, Abydos was the burial site of Egyptian pharaohs beginning in about 3000 B.C. Later pharaohs built temples in the area to honor themselves and these earlier rulers. Abydos is most famous today for the extraordinarily well-preserved memorial temple begun by Pharaoh Seti I, who ruled Egypt from 1294 to 1279 B.C. Artists decorated the temple walls with colorful scenes carved in positive bas relief, many showing pharaohs and gods. A famous scene illustrates the miraculous resurrection of Osiris, who became god of the afterlife, after he had been killed by his evil brother Set. Another scene shows Seti I offering gifts to Osiris, Isis and Horus, the most important divine triad at the time. Osiris is depicted with a curved beard reflecting his physical death. Isis, his sister/wife, is crowned with the sun disk. Horus, their falcon-faced son,

TRAVEL

holds a cross-shaped ankh, the key of life. These and similar images influenced Christian images. Seti also constructed the Osireion, an underground shrine outside his temple honoring the god Osiris, representing either his birthplace or his tomb.

After the death of Seti I, construction of the temple was continued by his son, Ramses II, often considered the pharaoh of the Jewish exodus from Egypt. Ramses added scenes showing his own physical prowess and, like his father, offering gifts to Osiris, Isis and Horus, but the relief is the less impressive negative image. The Abydos temple begun by Seti I is also famous for its unique list of 76 pharaohs, beginning with Narmer, the pharaoh who united Egypt, and ending with Seti I. Missing from the list are the female Hatshepsut and the short-lived Tutankhamen.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Filed: 5/28/2024 10:43 AM | Clerk Hamilton County, Indiana STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON SUPERIOR COURT ) SS:

COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO. 29D01-2402-CT-001834

A.V., a minor, b/n/f JENNIFER MOORE VS. ERITH BRICENO MUNOZ and PROGRESSIVE PALOVERDE INSURANCE COMPANY SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned:

You are hereby notified that Erith Briceno Munoz is being sued by A.V., a minor, in Hamilton Superior Court, State of Indiana. The title of the case as shown by the complaint is A.V., a minor, b/n/f Jennifer Moore vs. Erith Briceno Munoz and Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company, Cause No. 29D01-2402CT-001834.

The nature of the suit is a civil action wherein Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Damages demanding judgment for personal injuries and damages as a result of an incident which occurred on December 31, 2023.

This summons by publication and notice is specifically directed to the defendant, Erith Briceno Munoz, whose whereabouts are unknown.

You must answer or otherwise respond to the complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 18th day of July, 2024 (the same being within thirty (30) days after the publication of the third Notice of Suit, the last such notice of this action), and in case you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded by the Plaintiffs in the complaint.

If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising out of this occurrence that is the subject matter of the Plaintiff’s claims, you must assert it in your written answer.

The name and address of the attorneys representing Plaintiff: Ken Nunn Law Office, 104 Franklin Road, Bloomington, Indiana 47404.

KEN NUNN LAW OFFICE

BY: s/ Keven W. McIntosh

Keven W. McIntosh, #26484-28

KEN NUNN LAW OFFICE

104 South Franklin Road

Bloomington, IN 47404

Phone: (812) 332-9451

Fax: (812) 331-5321

Fax: (812) 331-5321

E-mail: kevenm@kennunn.com

ATTEST:

Clerk of the Hamilton Superior Court

Kathy Kreag Williams

Keven W. McIntosh, #26484-28

Ken Nunn Law Office

104 South Franklin Road

Bloomington, IN 47404

Telephone: 812-332-9451

Fax Number: 812-331-5321

Attorney for Plaintiff

Artwork of Seti I receiving the key of life. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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15. “Indy Now” co-host Ahlwardt

16. Tusk material

17. Submitted a Current reporter’s story?

19. Font flourish

20. Covers with goo, like in “Ghostbusters”

21. Children

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24. ___-lock brakes

26. Praise

28. Went on a buying spree

31. Ran away from hogs?

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37. Words of assent in Acapulco

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44. Sports org. with headquarters on the Canal Walk

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49. FedEx alternative

50. Talk smack about Santa’s just hired helper?

52. Swear

54. Balkan native

55. ‘Vette option

57. Sleep stage letters

60. Some Indiana Senate votes

62. Notwithstanding 66. Inactive

68. Indy’s place for nature and the arts...and an anagram of 17-, 31- and 50-Across

70. “The Teflon Don”

71. End-of-week cry

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2. Wicked

3. Shapiro’s, e.g.

4. Kind of band or show

5. Young’s accounting partner

6. Leviathan Bakehouse bread choice

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9. Annual pageant winner

10. Keystone or College, briefly

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12. Jazz Kitchen group, maybe

13. “Resident Alien” airer

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46. Wiggly dessert

48. Dangerous bacteria

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56. Indiana State Fair chewy treat

57. Latvia’s capital

58. Son of Seth

59. “Breaking Bad” drug

61. Utah’s state flower

63. Otherwise

64. Piece of mind?

65. Russian despot 67. GPS suggestion

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• Fabulous, modern layout with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms AND a fully finished basement!

• Patio area is perfect for entertaining-equipped with fireplace, Phantom Screen, and TV!

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• Corner lot with a 3-car garage fitted with premium cabinets and storage.

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