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Hamilton County mayors talk balancing collaboration, competition
By Ann Marie Shambaugh and Adanna Mbanu news@youarecurrent.com
The four mayors of Hamilton County’s largest cities participated in a panel discussion June 18 as part of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s Leadership Summit at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville.
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Westfield Mayor Scott Willis answered questions about regionalism and collaboration from Terry Anker, dean of the HCLA Class of 2014.
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Anker asked the mayors how they balance collaboration and competition with neighboring communities as they make decisions for their own city.
Jensen said he considers other regions — such as the Denver, Colo., or Nashville, Tenn., areas — as competitors more than other municipalities in Hamilton County.
“Indiana is known for its Hoosier humility,” he said. “We need to chuck that Hoosier humility and decide if we want to be a global competitor. We have to be going forward. We have to tell our story. We have to tell our metrics and we have to push each other to get those metrics better.”
Fadness said Hamilton County municipalities often look for ways to work together, but even when they are in competition it can benefit the region as a whole.
“The relationships among cities in Hamilton County have matured to a point now where we understand that there are seasons where we will compete,” Fadness said. “When a company comes to Hamilton County and is looking around, every one of us is going to put our best foot forward. That’s what we’re supposed to do. But you know what? If I don’t win and (Noblesville) wins it or (Carmel) or (Westfield), that’s great. It’s good for the collective.”
INSPIRED INNOVATION
Another question focused on how innovation plays into shaping Hamilton County communities.
Finkam said Carmel has long been a leader in innovative thinking, citing the city’s transformation of most of its signaled intersections into roundabouts.
She said innovation is sparked by listening to the stories and experiences of a variety of residents and stakeholders.
“I’m trying to bring people from our community into projects and committees to make them richer and different, because I think we all get stuck in one particular mindset,” she said. “And I think when we talk about diversity, part of this is diversity of thought and making sure really we’re growing our minds on what is possible, even if it takes change, to get it done.”
Willis said Westfield and other local leaders have been inspired by several innovations in Carmel, such as limiting suburban sprawl and building walkable communities.
“Carmel set that standard and I think every single city here is taking pieces of that and transforming it into something that’s unique for their community,” Willis said. “We’re following that walkability component to attract future generations.”
WHICH TOOLS ARE MISSING?
Anker asked the mayors what resources they have to make their jobs more manageable and which ones they wish they had.
Willis said that two years ago, Westfield had “gone into a shell” and wasn’t a pro-growth town. But he said the town’s involvement with the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority helped them move forward.
“We’re going to benefit from that in our community with a $4 million grant that we would have never had if we had not been a part of CIRDA,” Willis said.
The grant will support Westfield’s Park
and Poplar project establishing a central
Finkam said that for Carmel to continue to prosper, it needs the General Assembly’s support.
“We’re the economic engine in this county and we’re continually tagged with the thought that we have everything we need, because we have a wealthy community,” Finkam said. “We’re also growing so quickly and infrastructure needs are astounding. We just want and need a system whereby we can, with our community’s support, put our necks out there and risk a little bit.”
BEST ADVICE
Anker ended the session by asking the mayors about the best leadership advice they have received.
Fadness said he’s learned to embrace humility.
“You’re never as good or as bad as what they say in the headlines in the newspaper. I think that’s really, really important,” Fadness said. “And then, I try to be engaged in whatever I’m doing at the moment.”
Jensen said the best advice he’s been given is to “hire really smart people and then trust them.”
“My team (members) are 10 times smarter than I am and I trust them. I also ask them to push back on me at times,” Jensen said. “When you walk out the door, I’m going to go fall on the sword for it. But if there’s something that I’m going to step on and you don’t tell me, then that’s on you. So, hire smart people and trust them to do the work.”
From left, moderator Terry Anker, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam. (Photo by Ann Marie ShambaugH)
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Fishers road construction update
— The following projects are underway and might affect traffic in the Fishers area:
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
• The City of Noblesville began construction June 17 on a roundabout at 141st and Promise Road this summer. The intersection of 141st Street and Promise Road will be closed for about eight weeks.
• Preliminary construction work has begun on the final interchange of the State Road 37 (SR 37) Improvement Project at 141st Street. During this phase, pavement markings and concrete barriers will be placed. There will be no closures, only intermittent lane restrictions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more and to sign up for updates, visit 37thrives.com.
• Allisonville Road at 146th Street will have occasional lane restrictions for the delivery of materials in the work area. These lane restrictions will take place in the left-hand westbound lane of 146th Street.
• A 60-day full closure of 126th Street and Southeastern Parkway began May 30 for construction of a single-lane roundabout.
• Construction is ongoing for the 96th Street and Allisonville Road Roundabout Project. The former Michigan left intersection will transition to a two-lane roundabout next to the new River Place development. Allisonville Road remains open with lane restrictions but 96th Street is closed from Allisonville to Hazel Dell Parkway. Southbound traffic on Allisonville cannot turn left onto 96th Street. Construction is moving into phase 3A, during which there will be a slight shift in traffic to allow the contractor to build the future driveway for the Circle K gas station. This gas station will still be accessible from 96th street and Allisonville Road. On or after July 15, the contractor will move into phase 3B and traffic will shift from the east side of Allisonville to the west and will continue to flow north and south. At this time the new driveway for Circle K will be accessible. The project is scheduled to be completed at the end of the year, with minor enhancements in spring 2025.
Tom Roush celebrates 90th birthday, prestigious award
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
Longtime car dealership owner Tom Roush has had much to celebrate recently.
ACHIEVEMENT
The day after he turned 90 years old, the dealership received the Ford Motor Company’s Ford President’s Award, which recognizes a high level of customer satisfaction and quality of services.
Tom Roush Lincoln celebrated both accomplishments June 17.
Roush said he is happy to have the team receive the Ford President’s Award and that it had been a few years since they’d last won it.
“It’s not one person, it’s the whole company,” Roush said. “Our people are very responsive. They’ve stayed for years, with little turnover. When you get people like that in the business, it makes a difference. It’s an honor.”
A.J. Roush, Tom Roush’s grandson and general manager of the Tom Roush Mitsubishi dealership in Westfield, joined the celebration to watch his grandfather
receive the award. He said it was the 10th Ford President’s Award that Tom Roush has received.
“Ten percent of the dealer body wins it,” he said. “It’s one that we definitely don’t get every year, so when we do get it, it’s a big deal.”
A.J. Roush said receiving the award was a team effort.
“We have a lot of good people here that
we can trust to get the job done,” A.J. Roush said. “It starts with leadership and ownership, but past that, it’s the people here that drive the awards.”
A.J. Roush said the Lincoln dealership has been under the Tom Roush name since the 1970s. It operated in Westfield for many years, but in 2018 the franchise moved to Fishers.
Roush still works in the dealerships
four to five days a week alongside his son, grandson and nephews. He said it gives him something to do and gets him out of the house.
“(Tom) has been in the car business for 70 years,” A.J. Roush said. “The car business has been ingrained in his DNA for pretty much his whole life. He’s one of those guys who, if he’s not here at the dealership, he’s going to car auctions.” Learn more at tomroush.com.
Tom Roush, third from left, with, from left, Jeff Roush, Lincoln executive Lainey Zwerk, Tommy Roush, A.J. Roush and Lincoln executive Jeff Boles. (Photo courtesy of A.J. Roush)
Tom Roush celebrated his 90th birthday with a party that coincided with the Tom Roush Lincoln dealership in Fishers receiving the Ford President’s Award. (Photo courtesy of AJ Roush)
Schooley files for HSE seat Lannan running for HSE board
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Latrica Schooley has filed to run for the Delaware Township seat on the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees.
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Schooley’s campaign website states that she has lived in Hamilton County for 17 years with her husband, Patrick. They have three children.
“My children have been able to pursue their passions in academics, athletics and the arts, which has provided future opportunities for them to grow and succeed,” she stated. “I am dedicated to safeguarding the experiences of all students and the educators who invest their knowledge, time and hearts into them.”
Schooley stated that she is the parent of a child with special needs, a business owner, volunteer and has been a therapeutic foster parent and is married to an educator.
“Through these experiences I have learned how to be an advocate for those whose voices need to be heard,” she
stated. “I believe each person has their own path to grow and succeed. Parents are their child’s first educators, and when they enter the school system, teachers act in partnership with parents to support each student in their educational journey.”
Schooley is self employed, according to her LinkedIn profile, and works as a health care solutions advisor, benefits expert, writer and social media strategist.
For more, visit votelschooley4hsesb.com
Also running for the Delaware Township seat is Greg Lannan of Fishers. The seat is held by Sarah Donsbach, who announced that she will not seek reelection.
Other seats open on the HSE board are Fall Creek Township, held by Suzanne Thomas; and Wayne Township, held by Sarah Parks-Reese. Both have filed to run for reelection.
John Stewart is challenging Parks-Reese for the Wayne Township seat, and Terry Tolle filed for the Fall Creek Township seat.
The filing deadline was June 20. The election is Nov. 5.
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Fishers resident Greg Lannan has declared his candidacy for the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees Delaware Township seat in the November general election.
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“I was born and raised in Fishers and my wife and I are proud to be raising our son in the community that has given us so many incredible opportunities,” Lannan stated in a June 19 announcement. “I’m running to support our students, parents, teachers and to keep Hamilton Southeastern one of the top districts in the state.”
with his wife, Megan, also a Fishers High School graduate, and their young son.
“Megan and I are blessed to live in this incredible community,” he stated.
“The support and encouragement I’ve received has been overwhelming, and together we’re going to ensure the very best for our children for years to come.”
Lannan is director of business development and marketing with Hamilton County-based BW Construction.
The announcement states that Lannan’s campaign will focus on enhancing parental involvement, supporting educational transparency, ensuring sound fiscal management and helping students excel academically with ample opportunities for growth.
A 2009 graduate of Fishers High School, Lannan resides in Delaware Township
The Delaware Township seat on the HSE board is held by Sarah Donsbach, who isn’t seeking reelection. Other seats open on the HSE board are the Fall Creek Township seat, held by Suzanne Thomas; and Wayne Township, held by Sarah Parks-Reese.
Thomas and Parks-Reese are seeking reelection. John Stewart also declared his candidacy for the Wayne Township seat. Other candidates who filed by the deadline of June 20 are Latrica Schooley, Delaware Township; and Terry Tolle, Fall Creek Township, according to the Hamilton County Election Office.
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A former Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees member has filed to run for the board’s Fall Creek Township seat, challenging incumbent Suzanne Thomas.
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Terry Tolle was elected to the board in 2014. He chose to not seek reelection in 2018.
Other seats open on the HSE board are Wayne Township, held by Sarah Parks-Reese; and Delaware Township, held by Sarah Donsbach. Parks-Reese has filed to run for reelection, and Donsbach has announced that she will not run to retain her seat.
Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. Molly E. Dwenger, D.D.S. info@fishersdentalcare.com
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Tolle, who does not yet have a campaign website, is a chiropractor. He did not respond by publication deadline to
Tolle seeks return to HSE board Grant would help pay for outdoor fitness court in Fishers
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Fishers has received a grant to help pay for an outdoor fitness court that would cost the city up to approximately $237,000 in materials and labor.
WELLNESS
The Fishers City Council unanimously approved a resolution June 17 accepting the grant funds and agreeing to work with the National Fitness Campaign to plan its installation, pending final approval by the council later this year.
Prior to the vote, Fishers Director of Recreation and Wellness Jake Reardon-McSoley told the council that the city was chosen as a partner by the National Fitness Campaign for its outdoor fitness court initiative.
“They’ve created really kind of the world’s best outdoor fitness equipment with a goal of providing fitness for free to all Americans,” he said. “We were fortunate to apply and then get awarded a grant of $30,000 that would be for a fitness court installed in 2025.”
Reardon-McSoley said the proposed court would be 38 feet by 38 feet with equipment that works for a variety of fitness levels.
“It’s really good for anyone of whatever fitness level, age or ability they may be,” he said. “And it’s designed to be accessible for all ages, abilities and fitness levels. One thing that we got really excited about is, it’s not just a piece of equipment
Latrica Schooley and Greg Lannan have filed to run for the Delaware Township seat. John Stewart is challenging Parks-Reese for the Wayne Township seat.
The filing deadline was June 20. The election is Nov. 5.
The City of Fishers has been awarded a $30,000 grant toward installation of an outdoor fitness court from the National Fitness Campaign. (Photo courtesy of NFC)
that you allow to sit there and people to wonder how it’s used. There’s actual images and QR codes on all the fitness equipment that links straight to a library with hundreds of activities, challenges, workouts led by experts. They also are free of charge.”
A location for the proposed fitness court has not been established, he said, adding that the resolution is not final approval of the project. The city’s costs will be added to the budget and will come before the council at a later time.
Reardon-McSoley said a preferred location is one that is accessible to as many residents as possible.
For more about the National Fitness Campaign, visit nationalfitnesscampaign. com.
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Fishers nonprofit grants approved in split vote
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Fishers will distribute 13 grants totaling about $255,000 to area nonprofit organizations through the city’s nonprofit grant program, but the appropriation wasn’t unanimously supported during a recent Fishers City Council meeting.
GOVERNMENT
A resolution to approve the grant distributions, as recommended by the city’s Non-Profit Committee, passed 5-2, with Councilors Pete Peterson and Todd Zimmerman voting no. Councilor Selina Stoller abstained because of a conflict of interest.
Peterson was particularly vocal in his opposition to the grants.
“It has nothing to do with the notfor-profits. I think all of them are great groups,” he said. “I think they serve great purposes and I have no issues with what they do. My issue is, it’s not our job as a city council to spend taxpayer dollars on not-for-profits. So, I’m going to be vehemently against this.”
He added that he would be more supportive of the program if the nonprofits receiving funds focused their services on Fishers residents.
Zimmerman said he, too, preferred grants to support Fishers-based services.
“It does need to be focused on our residents,” he said. “If we’re going to
use Fishers’ tax dollars, it needs to go to Fishers residents. And I think it gets too convoluted when we have a lot of different organizations — that are wonderful organizations. They are great organizations. But I think we need to focus on the blocking and tackling of what we’re supposed to do with tax dollars.”
Many of the organizations provide services countywide, including but not exclusive to Fishers.
The organizations that received funding were:
• Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program — $65,000
• Youth Mentoring Initiative — $45,000
• Conner Prairie Museum — $55,000
• The Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide — $3,000
• Humane Society of Hamilton County — $5,000
• Indiana Parkinson Foundation — $5,500
• Outside the Box, Inc. — $10,000
• Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation — $10,000
• Same As U — $10,000
• Recovery Café Hamilton County — $12,500
• Advocates for Children and Families, Inc. dba Cherish Center — $24,000
• Hand, Inc. — $4,000
• Still Waters Adult Day Center — $6,000
For more about the city’s nonprofit grant program, visit ishersin.gov/government/ mayors-office/nonprofit-grants.
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Conner Prairie is one of 13 nonprofit organizations that received a grant from the City of Fishers.
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MU Prep expands curriculum
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
Marian University Preparatory School will expand to offer K-12 curriculum, adding grades 9-12, for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is underway for the third year of MU Prep. The Indianapolis-based institution offers online courses available to students across the U.S.
EDUCATION
Indiana Department of Education teachers with access to Marian University facilities. Courses are taught live, providing students interaction with teachers and peers..
“We are very pleased to offer education that focuses not only on the traditional subject matter skill set from science, mathematics, English, language arts, etc., but also in the individual development of the students from the spiritual side as well as developing leaders for the future,” said Joseph Heidt, executive director of MU Prep.
Developed from the goal to provide a quality, faith-based education to students beyond the traditional school setting, MU Prep offers online instruction and in-person opportunities to support families.
Sponsored by Marian University, the school teaches values of dignity, peace and justice, reconciliation and responsible stewardship.
“We partner with a program called Stride K-12, which is a national program,” Heidt said. “The curriculum is very well developed, very well vetted and utilized.”
The independent school within the Indianapolis Archdiocese is staffed by licensed
“This is a setting where you can support your child by being a learning coach,” Heidt said. “But you have the opportunity for your child to learn from an expert in that subject matter — a very well-educated and well-practiced teacher.”
With online, hybrid and single-course options, families can customize plans and students are given opportunities to participate in school-based clubs and activities, both online and in person. Online assemblies, clubs and activities are available to virtual-only students. Students enrolled in the hybrid program attend classes on the Marian University campus as opportunities arise.
“You may have a science class that’s going to utilize the labs, you may be going to museums, you may be going to fine arts performances, you may be using many of the assets that Marian University offers on its campus,” Heidt said.
The school serves students of all faiths and financial means. Tuition ranges from $400 per semester course to $7,500 for a full year of hybrid instruction. Financial aid is available and the school accepts Indiana Choice Scholarships.
Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year was 160.
For more, visit muprep.k12.com
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FORUM gives grants, scholarships — FORUM Credit Union recently awarded educator grants and college scholarships during a reception at the FORUM Events Center in Fishers. Among the grant recipients were Molly Coffman, New Britton Elementary School; Amanda Cornet, Fishers Junior High School; and Lauren Graham, Lawrence Central High School. Scholarship recipients included Sullivan Kolb, Fishers High School.
receive text reminders about upcoming court hearings if they provide a cell phone number in their party record with the court. Interested residents can update their cellphone numbers with the clerk’s office, 1 Hamilton County Square, Suite 106 in Noblesville.
Hamilton County court text program – Hamilton County Courts have joined a pilot program spearheaded by the Indiana Supreme Court’s Office of Court Technology to enhance communication and reduce failures to appear in court. The program sends text message reminders to petitioners and respondents in divorce, paternity and other family cases. Participants
Fishers Fourth of July Fireworks —Community fireworks displays for Independence Day are planned at three locations in Fishers: Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, with a free concert by Toy Factory beginning at 8 p.m.; Cyntheanne Park, 12383 Cyntheanne Rd., with additional viewing from HSE Intermediate/Jr. High parking lots, 12278 Cyntheanne Rd.; and Geist Reservoir, with viewing from residences or from watercraft. For more, visit playfishers.com/529/July-4th-Fireworks.
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IU Health, firefighters team up
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IU Health Emergency Medicine doctors and nurses worked with Fishers Fire Department personnel during a recent three-day training.
TRAINING
According to an announcement from IU Health, the medical staff helped firefighters train for real-world medical emergencies using simulations, fake patients and even some fake blood, with the goal of helping firefighters feel ready to provide on-the-scene emergency medical care to get patients to the hospital safely.
“It benefits patients, because we are partners in this,” stated Natalie Zipper, manager of clinical operations for IU Health Saxony’s emergency department. “The more that we can do to get to know each other and know roles and responsibilities, the more seamless things are when we work together to save a patient.”
Fishers Fire Department spent months planning the scenarios, which included an emergency medical call during a fire, a crewmember getting wounded while responding to a call, multiple gunshot emer-
Fishers Fire Department personnel practice an emergency response scenario with help from IU Health medical providers. (Photo courtesy of IU Health)
gencies and more. During the scenarios, nurses and doctors from IU Health Saxony and North hospitals provided medical feedback to the firefighters and volunteered to act as patients and bystanders.
Hoosier happy hour returns
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Happy days are here again in Indiana. At least, by the hour.
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Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, House Bill 1086 went into effect July 1, allowing retailers and craft manufacturers to “reduce or increase the price of alcoholic beverages during a part of the day” — marking the return of happy hour for the first time in the Hoosier state since 1985.
Patrick Tamm, president and CEO of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, said the initial ban on happy hour almost 40 years ago was a “knee jerk reaction” to some tragic alcohol-related events. Since the ban, the state has allowed allday drink specials but not “happy hour” designations.
Tamm said the change was bipartisan and includes several restrictions. Happy hour can only run until 9 p.m.; 2-for-1, bottomless drinks and contests involving alcohol are prohibited; and happy hour is limited to four hours a day and 15 hours a
“If we can take the work that we do and transition it into that ER, that hospital, and provide a good, working team relationship, I think the outcome for the patient is destined to be much, much better,” stated Jeff Stephenson, a lieutenant with the Fishers Fire Department. week.
“There was a lot of work done with the Alcohol and Tobacco Commision to make sure it was done in a way that was responsible,” Tamm said, adding that most establishments will likely opt for happy hour promotions in late afternoon and early evenings, Mondays through Thursdays.
“It really allows a restaurant to take a look analytically and historically to see when they are slow,” Tamm said. “Each business owner will make those decisions, and it will be day-by-day and week-by-week.”
Tamm said the amended law includes a “two-cocktails-to-go” measure, which allows a bar or restaurant to prepare, sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for carry-out to a customer in sealed, nonoriginal qualified containers.
“It means margaritas, punches, vodka and soda to-go with the purchase of a carry-out meal,” Tamm said. “If (a retailer) has signature cocktails, they can sell that. It’s a good option for customers if restaurants choose to utilize that privilege.”
Read the text of the bill at iga.in.gov/ legislative/2024/bills/house/1086/details.
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The City of Fishers has started the process of annexing unincorporated property in the Geist and Fortville areas. (Map courtesy of the City of Fishers)
Fishers eyes annexation in Geist/Fortville area
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Fishers has started a process to annex property in the Geist and Fortville areas adjacent to Hancock and Madison counties. The areas proposed for annexation are, roughly, between Cyntheanne Road and the county line from E. 101st Street to E. 113th, with some land outside those roads.
BOUNDARIES
During a phone interview June 25, Mayor Scott Fadness said there has been a longtime understanding that those areas eventually would be annexed by the city. The developers of the Vermillion and Flat Fork neighborhoods, for example, agreed during the development process that the properties would fall under a waiver so future owners couldn’t legally object.
“You’ve basically forfeited your ability to remonstrate, because we all agree we’re doing this. It’s just delayed,” Fadness said. “This one was delayed because it wasn’t contiguous. Finally, Fishers grew out to the point where we were surrounding these properties. It now makes sense for us to move forward with the annexation.”
Fadness said the proposed annexation area includes about 950 parcels and about 75 percent of those have waivers attached. The other 25 percent of property owners could still object.
As a first step in the process, a series of six public meetings is planned to provide details for residents. According to information from the city, an annexation ordinance
will go to the Fishers City Council at a later time.
The public outreach meeting schedule is:
• 2 to 4 p.m. July 22 at Fishers Fire Department Station 96, 15263 E. 104th St.
• 4 to 6 p.m. July 23 at Fishers Fire Department Station 96
• Noon to 2 p.m. July 24 at the Fishers Municipal Center Theater, 1 Municipal Drive
• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 29 at the Fishers Municipal Center Theater
• 9 to 11 a.m. July 30 at the Fishers Municipal Center Theater
• 4 to 6 p.m. July 31 at the Fishers Municipal Center Theater
Fadness said annexing the area would bring residents into the city who already use city services.
“These are folks that go to our school system. These are folks that use our public roads. These are folks that enjoy our park system,” he said. “We believe that it makes a lot of sense for us all to be one community. It also allows them the opportunity to vote for their local elected officials and their municipalities. So, in general, we believe that bringing all these under one governmental entity that provides the majority of services makes a large degree of sense, both for current Fishers residents and hopefully these folks that will hopefully be future Fishers residents.”
Fadness estimated about 2,300 to 3,000 people live in the proposed annexation area. The population of Fishers currently is about 105,000.
For more, visit fishersin.gov/annexation
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Fishers celebrates completion of city’s new Arts and Municipal Center
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
On a sweltering late morning in midJune, a group of hardy Fishers residents and officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center following two years of construction on the $23 million city office building at 1 Municipal Dr.
“This is a very, very exciting day, not only for the city’s organization — all of our employees that call this home — but really for the entire City of Fishers,” Mayor Scott Fadness told the crowd. “You know, your town square, your heart of your community, really is here at City Hall and we’re so excited about the vision that we started several years ago.”
That vision included art, and there is plenty of art in the new Municipal Center, with one section dedicated to exhibits organized by the Fishers Arts Council and another featuring exhibits and workshops hosted by the Indy Art Center, which has named its new branch the Fishers Art Center.
Fadness said including more art at the new Municipal Center came from community discussions.
“I want to compliment the (Fishers) City Council,” he said, “They worked very hard to engage the residents, to ask them what is our community missing — and we really tried to listen very carefully and intentionally about what it is that they wanted to see. One of the things that we heard loud and clear, among a variety of things, was the opportunity to have access to really quality art programming.”
The former City Hall, which was sinking because of foundation issues, closed in August 2022. A groundbreaking for the new building was late November of that same year. The city decided early in the design process to dedicate the first floor to art exhibits and programs, with city offices on the upper two floors.
The Fishers Arts Council previously displayed its monthly exhibits throughout the old City Hall. It now has about 160 linear feet of designated wall space in the new building, including several walls that can be repositioned, providing flexibility
for exhibits and receptions.
The city partnered with Indy Art Center for art programming and exhibits in another section of the Municipal Center’s ground floor. Fadness said city officials wanted to make sure those services were done right.
“One of the things that we know very well in the City of Fishers is what we’re good at and what we’re not good at,” he
said. “One of the things that we, frankly, just had no institutional knowledge within our organization was, how would we put on world-class art programming?”
Mark Williams is president of the Indy Art Center, which has 90 years of institutional knowledge. He said he was happy to offer the center’s experience to Fishers, adding that the Fishers Art Center will be tailored to fit its community.
FISHERS ARTS AND MUNICIPAL CENTER DESIGN
The three-story Fishers Arts and Municipal Center was designed by Delv Design with construction manager Meyer Najem.
The building is divided on the ground floor by a pedestrian breezeway, allowing easy flow to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. In addition to art exhibits and classes on the ground floor, a flexible theater space will be used for government meetings and performances.
Accessibility for people with limited mobility is built into the design, including gentle slopes leading to the main entryway, a variety of seating types, adult changing tables in the restrooms and ADA accessible options throughout the building.
The new building also is designed to be energy efficient and have reduced water needs through landscaping, with more native plants and minimal turf grass.
“We will have classes for youth, for adults and for everybody in between, from 4 to 104,” he said. “We’ll have world-class exhibitions. We will program it specifically for Fishers. Fishers Art Center will have its own life, its own exhibitions and its own programming.”
Following the ceremony, Fishers City Council President Cecelia Coble said she looked forward to the first council meeting in the new building later that night.
“This is incredible. This is something that the arts community has been wanting for a really long time,” she said.
“They’ve been asking for something like this since we became a city — and of course, City Hall, it’s going to be a wonderful meeting space for the community, for our city council meetings and for other events. It’s truly an extraordinary project and I’m really excited.”
ON THE COVER: Visitors to the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center can view an exhibit of Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork in the first-floor Fishers Art Center, run by the Indy Art Center. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
(Above) Cutting the ribbon for the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center are, from left, Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers City Councilors John Weingardt, Selina Stoller and Tiffanie Ditlevson, Council President Cecelia Coble, Indy Art Center President Mark Williams and Councilor Brad DeReamer. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)
Space in the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center is dedicated to Fishers Arts Council exhibits.
A flexible theater space at the new Fishers Arts and Municipal Center will be used for government meetings as well as community performances.
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READERS’ VIEWS Moving books is not banning books
Editor,
The June 15 statement by (the Indiana Democratic Party) on the election of Micah Beckwith as the Republican lieutenant governor nominee contains numerous inaccuracies and mischaracterizations.
One significant accusation is that Micah Beckwith banned books while serving on the Hamilton East Public Library Board. As a board member during the period when we sought to relocate age-inappropriate books from areas designated for children and teens, it is misleading for liberal progressive Democrats to claim that books were banned.
The term “Big Lie” refers to the tactic of repeating a known falsehood until it is accepted as truth by the public. This method, used by various regimes during World War II, has been employed by the left today. In this case, they are conflating the word “move” with “ban” over and over.
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Let me be clear: Only in Orwellian “1984” Newspeak would moving a book be called banning it. The books relocated by the board, along with the plan to review other books, were only intended to move age-inappropriate content from the children and teen sections to the general library shelves. These books remained in the electronic catalog and were accessible for checkout by any library patron with a library card, or to anyone wishing to view them in the library.
A final point that highlights the hypocrisy of the left regarding moving age-inappropriate books involved the previous (library director). She independently reviewed and moved an entire class of Manga graphic novels from the teen section to the general section due to cultural differences (i.e., graphic sex, language and violence) in those books. That action went unprotested and unreported in the press. Ray F. Maddalone Fishers
Playing chicken
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
Several years ago, the American Dairy Association ran a contest to find a recipe for the best grilled cheese sandwich. I was very unhappy about the entire cheesy affair. I feel that when you try to make a better grilled cheese sandwich, it’s no longer really a grilled cheese. Instead, it’s a cheese sandwich with artichokes. Or it’s a cheese sandwich that’s grilled with honey-maple bread. Or peanut butter. The ingredients for a grilled cheese sandwich are simple: American cheese, white bread and butter.
HUMOR
Now, I have an issue with chicken salad.
Wherever you go, you think you know what to expect when you see this on the menu: Chicken salad – $12.95.
Don’t fall for it. This is no paltry sham. It is a poultry swindle of gourmand proportions.
When I see the words chicken salad, I have a childhood vision: Small bite-size pieces of pulled roasted chicken deliciously mixed with real mayonnaise and succulent chunks of celery to make the dish crunchy. That’s it. Maybe a little salt and pepper. That’s chicken salad.
So, what is chicken salad on most menus? It’s slices of chicken lowered onto a plate of soggy lettuce or spinach. That is not chicken salad. Allow me to say that again: THAT IS NOT CHICKEN SALAD.
I always have to explain this to a waitress who doesn’t quite get it. Mainly because the restaurant doesn’t serve it.
“May I help you, sir?”
“Yes, do you have chicken salad?”
“Of course. What kind of dressing would you like on that?”
There’s the first clue that we’re not speaking the same language. You don’t put goop on real chicken salad. It’s already got mayonnaise. You can slather blue cheese dressing on slices of chicken that
– DICK WOLFSIE
have been plopped onto a garden of green things. But never violate real chicken salad.
“Miss, I don’t want chicken SALAD. I want CHICKEN salad.”
“Huh?”
“Look, how would you make egg salad?
“I’d hard-boil eggs and then smoosh them up with mayonnaise.”
“Great. Tell the chef to do that same thing — only with chicken.”
She was still confused.
“Suppose I ordered egg salad. Would you give me a big plate of lettuce with a hardboiled egg in the middle of it?”
Her eyes lit up. It was finally sinking in.
I will admit that making the perfect chicken salad requires a certain deft touch to successfully combine these simple ingredients: chicken, mayo and celery.
If you are reading this and own a restaurant, I hope you appreciate the free advice. I have always believed that staying on top of things is good.
Unless you are a slab of chicken.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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Feliz cumpleaños envy
ESSAY Commentary by Terry
Anker
While the staff circling around and placing an improbably large and considerably over-adorned sombrero upon our brow is probably a more recent development, the singing of festive greetings at restaurants, at least of the variety in or from the nation of Mexico, is a well-established tradition.
Composed by Alfonoso Esparza Oteo, “Las Mañanitas” was used to gently wake someone on a special day. Likely evolving from the earlier Spanish tune “Estas Son las Mañanitas” and becoming popular in the early 20th century, it represents the happiness that these times bring to all of us and to celebrate the ones achieving the milestone.
Some of us relish the moment when all eyes are upon us. Others do not. It is deep in our nature that we might take pride or find embarrassment in the very same act. The challenge is in empathizing enough with our fellow humans to read what they might prefer rather
than nudging them into what we like. Sure, there are a few of us who delight in doing the exact opposite of what those around us are likely to seek, embarrassing those we love. We tease and provoke — even making them sing for their own birthday supper. But most of us only seek to enhance the joy of those endeared to us.
From the earliest days, we come to understand the power of these choices. Our sister might be green with envy because we received the “special” birthday plate and she did not. It was not her day, yet it annoyed her that eyes were on us. Contrarily, it was her sole mission in life to draw attention to the very same plate when it was positioned in front of her. If we’re not kids anymore, do we know if we bring honor or envy it?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.
Bird is the word at new museum
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Visitors looking for a respite after dropping cash at the new Terre Haute Casino Resort can visit the Larry Bird Museum in the Terre Haute Convention Center.
Capital Improvement Board Museum co-chair Terri Conley said Bird insisted on the museum admission being free. The museum’s kickoff was celebrated with Bird’s return for a public ceremony May 30.
The museum is small at 2,720 square feet but packed with Bird’s memorabilia from Springs Valley High School, Indiana State University and the Boston Celtics. There are several interactive exhibits. Visitors can shoot free throws, as well.
Bird put Terre Haute on the national basketball map by leading Indiana State to the 1979 NCAA championship game before losing to Magic Johnson-led Michigan State. Bird’s Celtics and Johnson’s Los Angeles Lakers continued the rivalry in the NBA and the two eventually became good friends. An exhibit with Johnson is featured in the museum.
Johnson signed a jersey in 1993 with the inscription “To Larry Bird, ‘The Greatest Basketball Player Ever.’ But more important, a friend forever.”
Bird concluded his career by playing on the 1992 Dream Team, which cruised to the Olympic gold medal. Ten days later, Bird announced his retirement after 13 seasons because of back problems. Bird, nicknamed “Larry Legend,” helped the Celtics capture NBA titles in 1981, ’84 and ’86. He was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. As a head coach, Bird led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2000, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers.
There also is an exhibit featuring Bird’s stint as Pacers coach and executive.
The exhibits include Bird’s legendary status as a trash talker.
Bird said he always is a bit amazed when he sees so many young people wearing his No. 33 jersey.
“I think that’s what social media is all about — thank God they didn’t have that when I was playing,” he said, adding that “Terre Haute has followed my career. You don’t make these journeys alone. Terre Haute always had my back.”
Bird said he doesn’t need any more recognition from the home of his alma mater.
“I got a little street named after me,
I got a statue out there and now a museum here,” Bird said. “Thank you, Terre Haute, but I think that’s enough for a while. You have no idea how much I respect the city and the people in it.”
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Reservations are required.
For more, visit larrybirdmuseum.com.
‘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.
SERPENTINE FIRE
Serpentine Five, a Earth, Wind & Fire tribute act, will join the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. July 3 at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. A patriotic tribute of George M. Cohan featuring Actors Theatre of Indiana performers will start at 8 p.m. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends” is set for July 5 and “Chrome Horse, the Bob Dylan Tribute” July 6 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘THE LONE STAR LOVE POTION’
Red Barn Summer Theatre presents “The Lone Star Love Potion” through July 7 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
THIRD EYE BLIND
The Summer Gods tour featuring Third Eye Blind and special guest Yellowcard will perform 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.
‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’
The Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star Production of “Anne of Green Gables” runs through July 7 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more visit carmelplayers.org.
DISPATCH
Tickets for Floyd Nation on sale — Floyd Nation, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The band previously performed at the Palladium in February 2023. The Floyd Nation VIP soundcheck experience includes a preshow performance along with a full light show beginning at 4:30 p.m. plus access to early merchandise sales and a meet-and-greet by the merchandise table. VIP add-on pricing is $25. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
One of Larry Bird’s NBA All-Star jerseys and trophies are on display. (Photos by Mark Ambrogi)
An exhibit shows Bird’s love for his hometown of French Lick.
NIGHT & DAY
Palladium gets new sound, lighting system
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Center for the Performing Arts President/ CEO Jeff McDermott knew the Palladium needed upgrades to its sound system.
IMPROVEMENTS
“We always knew we needed a sound system specifically designed for it,” McDermott said. “We also knew our lighting and sound system was aging. Like technology — I tell people if you had a 14- or 15-year-old iPhone or Android, you would be way out of date with it.”
McDermott said there was a need to upgrade to attract more top artists, plus it was getting to the point where it was hard to find parts for speakers and lighting at the Palladium.
“It was pretty much state-of-the-art in 2009 and 2010 when ordered and installed,” he said of the Palladium, which opened in 2011. “Time changes that, so we’re very excited to get two new systems that will make a big difference to our patrons.”
McDermott said the Palladium initially was envisioned as more of a classical concert hall.
“It was certainly made for that, but didn’t exclude it from being an opera or country hall, or a hall that could be used for a wide variety of art forms,” McDermott said. “What we found was the speakers were fine for their time and they did a nice job for a lot of years. When it was time to change, it really made sense to go with something more universal. We know we had specific artists that asked what our sound system is and they had certain requirements we couldn’t meet. There have been opportunities we have not been able
A side view of the Palladium’s new PA system. (Photo courtesy of Center for the Performing Arts)
to fulfill because the sound system, the PA system, wasn’t the appropriate system. I think this will eliminate that altogether.”
One example is Ringo Starr & His AllStarr Band determined the previous sound system wasn’t suitable for their show.
“It’s one thing to have a hall that is acoustically perfect, but the PA system has to complement it,” McDermott said.
The cost for the new sound and lighting systems is approximately $1.5 million, paid from the city’s 2021 tax increment financing bond issue.
The Center’s staff, with the aid of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, which oversees capital improvements on the campus, solicited three bids for the design and installation of the system. The winning proposal came from two Greenfield-based companies, Force.Tech and Mid-America Sound. Their design was based on an acoustic analysis conducted by Haverstick Designs, a Carmel company. The design added microphone testing throughout the room and the use of LiDAR technology to create a three-dimensional digital model of the interior surfaces.
Installation of key components took place in June.
FREE EVENT COOL CREEK CAMPFIRES
Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
Cool Creek Park at 2000 E. 151st St. in Carmel will hold a free campfire on the north side of the park from 7 to 8 p.m. July 3 and on several other dates throughout the summer. Campfires will include songs, nature presentations and marshmallow roasting. Preregistration isn’t required.
OTHER FREE AREA ACTIVITIES
WALKING CLUB: Moms meet monthly to hike Noblesville Strawtown Koteewi Park trails. For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation.
MOVIE: Hamilton East Public Library presents a free screening of Trolls Band Together, 1 to 3 p.m. July 6 at its Fishers branch, 5 Municipal Dr. Register at hepl. libnet.info/event/10186437.
Natural surface trails, shade at Cool Creek
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
It only takes a short walk through Cool Creek Park on 151st Street to understand why it’s one of the most popular recreation destinations in Hamilton County.
Cool Creek Park’s interior natural surface trails measure 2 miles, but connections allow trail users to customize their hikes by distance and difficulty level. Portions of the trails are uneven with some grade changes and trip hazards that may make it difficult for inexperienced hikers.
Hiking along the shaded interior is a perfect way to get out of the sun and heat, but make sure to bring bug spray and check for ticks after each hike. Long pants are recommended to avoid bugs and poison ivy, which grows along the side of the trail.
Don’t know how to identify poison ivy? Remember this trick — three leaves come off a single stem, with the side leaves resembling mittens while the front leaf is symmetrical. Other plentiful plants along the trail and creek include milkweed, primrose and false sunflowers.
TAKE A HIKE!
The 90-acre park opened in 1990 and is operated by Hamilton County. Besides trails, park amenities include athletic fields, a music pavilion, a nature center, shelters, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms. Along the creek there are multiple benches and swings.
The park is open year round from dawn until dusk. Learn more about Cool Creek Park at hamiltoncounty.in.gov under the Community/Parks & Rec tab.
Taking care of special eyes
Commentary by Dr. Katherine Schuetz
Good news: We are not all the same. Some of us, or our kids, need different approaches than the standard, whether it comes to learning, medical issues or developmental milestones. Just like all educators are not equipped to work with special needs students, not all doctors are trained how to examine and treat patients who can’t communicate or undergo testing the standard way.
VISION
We are fortunate to have specialists that are wonderful working with patients with developmental delays, are on the spectrum or have physical disabilities. Knowing that your provider is educated in appropriately approaching you or your loved one makes a world of difference.
We know that asking a nonverbal person to look at the chart and read the letters is simply not effective. But showing them a video that captures their attention and then looking with a special instrument that doesn’t touch them, we
can assess whether that patient needs a glasses prescription.
For each special needs patient, we carefully explain what we’re going to do before we do it and use many other personalized methods to maximize each situation.
Kids of any developmental ability don’t know to complain about imperfect vision, because it’s what they know and live with every day. We all have some imperfection in our lives that we deal with because it’s just the way it is. But poor vision is a situation that can be corrected in most patients.
There are simple, nonthreatening, noninvasive ways to check the vision and ocular health of every patient. Just make sure you see someone who knows how to do it!
Cool Creek Park has two miles of natural surface trails. (Photo by Marney Simon)
Dr. Katherine Schuetz is based at Little Eyes in Carmel. She is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry. Learn more at LittleEyes.com.
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43. Mine finds
44. Winner’s Circle Sports
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46. GOP foe
47. Mach 1 breaker
48. Eiteljorg Museum Western tribe
50. Derisive shouts for the visiting team at Lucas Oil Stadium
52. Silent assent
53. Winter wear
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63. Hotel Carmichael offering
64. Zionsville Pizzeria hot spot
65. Belles of the ball, briefly
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