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Fishers resident opens Ada’s Place to provide free housing for families requiring long-term By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The last thing families of patients requiring long-term medical care want to worry about is a place to live GIVING BACK while their loved one receives care, sometimes in another state. That’s why Fair Haven Foundation founder Amanda Milner created Ada’s Place. Ada’s Place is at 1702 W. 16th St. near the IU Simon Cancer Center and IU Methodist Hospital. It’s designed to temporarily house families of patients receiving long-term medical treatment near Indianapolis. “If you’re familiar with the Ronald McDonald house, it’s very similar to that except, it serves adult patients and their families,” said Milner, a Fishers resident. “A family that needs to come to Ada’s Place are those that travel to Indianapolis, typically for treatment at a downtown medical center. What we provide for them is like a home-awayfrom-home that’s very close to the Simon Cancer Center and IU Methodist Hospital.” Ada’s Place has 12 guest suites that can host up to 12 families with overnight lodging. “Each family has a private room with a private bathroom and kitchenette in their room,” Milner said. “We really try to make it so that everything they need is there, so they don’t have to worry about bringing things with them. It gives them a chance to have one less thing to worry about so they can focus on what they need to do to help their loved one get better.” Ada’s Place joins Fair Haven Foundation’s apartment program, which has operated since 2007 and is designed for longer stays. The average apartment stay is six weeks, whereas Ada’s Place is designed for overnight stays of up to seven days. Families can stay free of charge. Ada’s Place also will be able to temporarily house families that are waiting for an apartment through Fair Haven for longer stays.

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Fair Haven Foundation was a saving grace for Dorine Culver and her husband, Greg, when Greg received treatment for leukemia. Although Greg succumbed to his battle in June 2014, Culver still remembers the kindness of Fair Haven staff. Greg was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2012. In August 2012, he was at IU Methodist Hospital for a stem cell transplant. “They like the patients to come back every day or every other day to get blood and check vitals and everything, but we lived two hours north in Fort Wayne,” said Culver, 57, who now lives in Noblesville. “They provided information about Fair Haven and a place to stay, because otherwise we would have had to have gotten a hotel. We were looking to be (in Indianapolis) for a few months, so Fair Haven was a godsend.” Milner also battled cancer. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2001, which ultimately led to her decision to found Fair Haven. She was working as a

medical technologist with the IU Simon Cancer Center in the bone marrow transplant program before her diagnosis. Milner was recently divorced at the time with two children ages 2 and 1. She said she struggled with things like how to make mortgage payments, who would watch her children when she received treatment and how to even get to her treatments. “I saw God take care of me in so many ways with lots of family and friends,” she said. “He provided friends to drive me to treatment and help me with my kids or a place to live. Really, Fair Haven was a way to give back to patients and families. A lot of families at the Simon Cancer Center travel here from all over the state and all over the country, and they were needing some of the same things I felt like I was blessed with. That’s what Fair Haven offers for families.” For more, visit fairhavenfoundation.org.

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Fishers Police Dept. announces trick-or-treat hours — Fishers Police Dept. Chief Ed Gebhart recently announced trick-or-treat hours for Halloween. Trick-or-treat hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. City council meet rescheduled — The Fishers City Council October meeting has been rescheduled from Oct. 18 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. For more, visit fishers.in.us. Farmers market resumes online for fall — The Fishers Farmers’ Market will resume for the fall season with an online market from Oct. 2 through Dec. 17. The Fishers Fall Farmers’ Market will feature online ordering with free home delivery. Online ordering opened Oct. 2 and

orders will be accepted through noon on Wednesdays for free Friday home delivery. Orders can be placed at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket. Quilters Guild to present annual quilt show — The Mudsock Quilters Guild will present its annual quilt show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, 13450 E. 116th St. Members of the guild and the Community North Quilting Bee created more than 200 quilts to donate to patients in Community Health Network hospitals Christmas morning. All will be on display. The show will include some new items, such as quilt shop vendors, a quilt raffle ($1 each), Steals & Deals (bargain fabrics/patterns/books) and door prizes. Admission to the quilt show is $5. For more, visit mudsockquilters-

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Fortville woman hired to lead new state program

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The program, although new in Indiana, is in effect in 11 other states. Similar to a health savings account, the In early September, when it was time program allows parents of children with for Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell disabilities who choose not to enroll in to name an public school to receive a deposit of GOVERNMENT executive difunds into government authorized rector for the scholarship accounts to be used for new Indiana Education Scholarship pre-approved eligible expenses reAccount Program, Mitchell chose lated to their child’s education. The Jaclyn Guglielmo of Fortville. account will be managed through a “Her unique background, coupled third-party vendor. The money could with an instinctive knowledge of potentially be used for tuition and Guglielmo government processes, makes her fees at a school that a parent of an an excellent choice to lead our new proeligible student feels best meets the needs gram,” Mitchell stated in a media release. of their child, as well as for programs, therGuglielmo sees the executive director apies and services outside of school in the position as a “nice marriage” between her private sector, as long as it is directly relatcareer and her personal experience. ed to the therapeutic and educational needs “I’m a parent, I’ve been an educator, I’ve of the child. been a special educator, I’ve been a provider “I’m very passionate that students, reof services for children with special educagardless of their abilities, should be able tion needs, I’m a board-certified behavioral to customize their education to be able to analyst, so, I come at it from a lot of differmeet their needs and set themselves up for ent angles,” Guglielmo said. the most success possible,” Guglielmo said.

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HSE senior setter Weber guides volleyball team’s success By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School senior volleyball player Emily Weber has learned not to dwell on miscues. “I’ve made the most improvement in my mental game by far,” Weber said. “I’m learning to let plays roll off me and have next-ball mentality and to not dwell on a point I could’ve done something better.” The 6-foot Weber is the standout setter for the Royals, who were 19-2 as of Sept. 27 “I think this team has so much potential and we can go very far in the postseason,” Weber said. “Every practice, we’re getting better, and it makes me believe we can go far in the postseason.” Hamilton Southeastern coach Jason Young said Weber has been an excellent leader for the team. “She has the experience of a state (finals) run under her belt and shares that wisdom with her current teammates,” Young said. “She is a terrific player and a better person.” The Royals reached the Class 4A state

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College plans: Will play volleyball at Wright State and major in exercise science, then attend graduate school for physical therapy. Favorite TV show: “Friends.” Favorite musician: Thomas Rhett Favorite subject in school: Biology/science. championship match in 2019 before losing to New Castle, 3-1. “Going to state sophomore year definitely made me more hungry to get back,” Weber said. “The adrenaline you get from being on

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that court with a whole community behind you is something I want again. This time, though, I want the blue ring.” Weber was on the 2019 team with her sister, Abby, who was then a senior and now plays outside hitter for the University of Southern Indiana. “Abby was a huge part in my involvement in the game,” Weber said. “She was the first

to play, and watching her fall in love with the game made me want to try it and see what it was truly about.” Weber played softball as well as basketball growing up. “Those were the sports my siblings played, and being on the basketball court or softball field was natural for me,” Weber said. “I began to focus on volleyball in seventh grade, though. I decided that it was my passion and I wanted to see how much potential I really had to play at a higher level each season.” Weber reached 1,000 career assists earlier this season. “It was always in the back of my mind and a goal I wanted to reach for myself, but the improvement and making my teammates better and giving them the best possible ball was, and is, definitely more important to me,” she said. Weber committed to play volleyball for Wright State in Dayton, Ohio in December 2020. “Wright State felt like home to me, and after talking to the coaches for months and meeting the girls, I knew that I belonged there,” Weber said.

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CONSTRUCTION FISHERS Project: Roundabout construction on 146th street. Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 146th Street. Best detour is bypassing 146th street by taking 141st street. Expected completion: May 2022. Project: Roundabout construction on 131st street. Location: The intersection of Ind. 37 and 131st Street. Best detour is to avoid 131st street by taking 126th street. Expected completion: July 2022. Project: Bridge rehabilitation Location: Lane closures are in effect for 116th Street between River Road and Eller Road for the rehabilitation of the 116th Street bridge over the West Fork White River. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times on 116th Street throughout construction. Expected completion: Nov. 9. GEIST Project: Water Main replacement Location: Maple Lane, Zoeller Ave and Wallingwood Drive, had been scheduled originally to be completed by late summer, the project has been delayed due to supply chain issues and has been rescheduled. Expected completion: After Jan. 1 CARMEL Project: Rehabilitation of 116th Street bridge over the White River Location: Lane closures will begin on or after Sept. 20 and be in effect for 116th Street between River Road and Eller Road. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times throughout construction. Expected completion: Nov. 9 Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: Between City Center Drive and Elm Street. The project will include construction of a new roundabout at Walnut Street (6th Street) and Range Line Road. Alternate routes during construction include Keystone Parkway, Main Street, City Center Drive and 3rd Avenue SW. Expected completion: Work on the roundabout is under way, with a full closure of the intersection expected for approximately 60 days.

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DroneDek plans to establish HQ and the next generation of mailboxes in Lawrence By Jonathan Matthes news@geistcurrent.com If DroneDek CEO Dan O’Toole has his way, the traditional mailboxes across the City of Lawrence will eventually disappear. DroneDek produces hightech boxes designed to securely receive deliveries from everything from packages delivered by drivers to items from drones and automated road vehicles. The boxes can be heated or O’Toole cooled for packages that need to be kept warm or chilled. Lawrence is poised to become a test market for the DroneDek delivery boxes. “We’re excited to be at the forefront of that,” Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier said. Although a launch date hasn’t been announced, DroneDek is in the process of constructing a headquarters at 4423 N. Shadeland Ave. in Lawrence. “We love Lawrence. It’s a very welcoming, tech-centric community. Great location. Everything you could want as an entrepreneur in a municipality is what Lawrence is,” O’Toole said. “We’re working on completing our site there. It’s a major build-out.” O’Toole, a Carmel resident, initially self-funded DroneDek, but a couple of friends invested a combined $400,000 to support the venture. Shortly thereafter, they launched a crowdfunding campaign and received so many donations that DroneDek maxed out twice, raising a total of $3.6 million. According to O’Toole, as of January, the previous maximum that an entity could raise through crowdfunding was $1.7 million. Through all fundraising avenues, the company has raised $6 million in a little more than 10 months. “I think that’s a great validation of what we are doing and how the market is accepting us,” O’Toole said. The DroneDek box does more than receive deliveries. It is outfitted with emergency technologies that can summon emergency personnel and emit lights to alert first responders of the owner’s location in case the owner has an emergency near the delivery box. The DroneDek box also can alert the owner of deliveries through a companion app. It can stream live video and has facial

certainly has a baked-in following to be able to have delivery that quickly.” DroneDek must still overcome some challenges. The company has to manufacture large quantities of delivery boxes. Also, for Lawrence to become a full-blown drone delivery hub, there needs to be tremendous coordination between DroneDek, the city and the Federal Aviation Administration, because flight plans for drones still need to be logged. “We can’t just fly (drones) wherever we want to,” Collier said. “One of the issues we have in the center of Lawrence is that we have the Defense Building along 56th Street. They have a very restrictive flyway. If a drone would happen to incur upon their airspace, they’d bring it down immediately. There have been several drones that have been brought down that way.” ON THE COVER: A drone lowers a package into a DroneDek delivery box. (Photo Illustration by Zach Ross)

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An aerial view of the drone lowering a package into a DroneDek box. (Photo courtesy of DroneDek)

recognition technology that can help locate missing pets, O’Toole said. O’Toole landed the first patent for a box designed for drone delivery. O’Toole came up with the idea for the boxes when he was driving home from a meeting in Chicago. “While driving down I-65, I saw someone flying their drone out in a field, and it got me daydreaming about drone delivery and how awesome that will be,” O’Toole said. “You can’t just drop things in someone’s yard, or on their porch or patio, or in front of somebody’s business. I started thinking about what the next generation of mailboxes would look like for deliveries by drones. By the time I got home I was just bubbling over with ideas.” O’Toole has a theory that whenever someone has an idea, at least 10 other people

simultaneously have the same idea, so he raced to create a design and file a patent. He received it in 2017. “I beat Amazon to my patent by nine days, the (U.S. Postal Service) by two weeks and other companies by less than a month,” O’Toole said. Since 2017, the company has tested models with beer delivery at a golf course in Michigan, a burrito delivery in South Bend and last month delivered chicken wings to the annual police and fire wing eating contest during Lawrence’s Community Day. “It’s definitely still a startup, but it’s a startup with unlimited potential,” Collier said. “It’s an industry that could become burgeoning very quickly. It reminds me of personal computers and Macintosh’s being developed in a garage. This is one that is probably not that iconic, but it’s one that

With Lawrence being on track to become a test hub for DroneDek delivery boxes, Mayor Steve Collier sees that step as further affirmation of Lawrence’s evolution as a hub for technological innovation. “It just fits right into the message we are sending out about the City of Lawrence,” Collier said. “Anything that reenforces that as our focus is good for us.” Whenever DroneDek boxes are operational in Lawrence (a timetable is still undetermined), Lawrence will become the second city in the U.S. to actively test drone delivery units. Christiansburg, Va., was the first. In June 2020, Lawrence was awarded the Rising Tech City Mira Award, which celebrated the Fort Benjamin Harrison area, and Lawrence overall, in part for its ability to attract and retain a growing amount of tech companies.

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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. No, really, let me count the ways. Everybody makes lists. We love them — grocery, favorite and bucket. In their best form, they help us to stay focused and live by priorities set by our earlier selves. In their worst form, they become false gods leading us to believe that having lists, alone and in themselves, is sufficient. Isn’t the point of lists the actions that are required to complete them and not just their creation? Regardless, lists now clutter the media, social or otherwise, with full lists dedicated to the “best lists on the internet.” Sure, it can be fun to imagine the 10 top songs of the decade or the 100 most popular names for our poodle. But in a world where our attention is sold by technology companies like cans of tomatoes, every time we click, someone makes money. And lists are the ultimate clickbait device. Following a list requires a different button to proceed from Item 1 to Item 2. The more we click, the more they profit. Universities, towns, cities, pop stars and even the producers of “Survivor Island” understand the perception value of being at the top of the list, and the web is only too eager to gain from it. Do lists have any value? Can we rely upon their accuracy, upon the design of their criteria, or even the bias of their survey? Do we know the legitimate standards by which to judge anything as “the best” or “the worst?” Even as we assume that lists are innocuous little helpers, are they giving much upon which to depend? Or do they mislead us into a trap of overconfidence? This column now includes everything on its draft list, so it must be complete, right?

What do you do when your 78-yearold father dies during a global pandemic when his peer group is most at risk? You postpone the funeral for 12 months and then party like it’s 1999! Or 2021. Really, any year other than 2020. We started the celebration of life weekend with a mother/daughters visit to his fake gravesite (he was cremated and is now scattered in various places across the U.S, including — but not limited to — Garden City, S.C., and Pebble Beach, Calif.) to toast Dad with his beloved vodka. From there, we headed to the neighborhood steak joint to reminisce about our most favorite vacation antics (Tish falling slow-mo into a pool) and Christmas Eve skits (“Silence of the Lambs”). Saturday saw a mass in Dad’s honor, complete with an honor guard of 30 judges; a retired priest who changed a prayer mid-read, muttering, “I don’t like that one;” a gospel singer who had everyone weeping with the most powerful rendition of “Amazing Grace” I’ve ever heard; and a touching eulogy given by one of Dad’s dearest friends. And I’d be remiss without mentioning that my four sisters and I stole the “show” with our introductory remarks about which of us was Dad’s favorite (it’s me, Emily, so back off!). More than 150 people joined us afterward at a reception to tell more stories of Dad, laugh at the photos that filled the space and enjoy some truly incredible deviled eggs. Waiting a year for closure was hard, but it gave us all the space and courage to celebrate Dad in a way that he deserved – a party for the ages. Peace out.

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

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BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Phantom” Oct. 7 through Nov. 21. For more, visit beefandboards.com. CIVIC THEATRE Civic Theatre’s production of “The Color Purple” is set for Oct. 8 through Oct. 23. For more, visit civictheatre.org CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Comedian/singer Randy Rainbow will perform 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Palladium in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. INDIANAPOLIS CHILDREN’S CHOIR The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will perform “Simple Gifts” at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. For more, visit icchoir.org. CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

From left, Miata McMichel, Bridgette Ludlow and Jonathan Studdard appear in “The Color Purple.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

taught in the classroom for seven years and went on to administration.” Indianapolis resident Bridgette Ludlow plays the lead role of Celie. “I had seen the movie before and seen the Broadway revival of it with Cynthia Ervio,” Ludlow said. “I’ve always followed Cynthia Ervio’s career and thought it was a fantastic role to play. Celie is just an interesting character to play. There are a bunch of challenges. It’s mostly having to separate myself from the character of Celie emotionally. In the show, Celie is beaten down verbally and physically and mentally. It’s definitely a challenge to go home after being so engrossed in the script. She is always told she is ugly. We all have our own insecurities and I know I have mine as a person, especially being an actress. “It’s hard to go home and separate myself from that.” Indianapolis resident Miata McMichel plays Squeak, Harpo’s mistress, in her first Civic production. “I’ve seen the movie several times,” she said. “It’s really heavy content, so I wasn’t

allowed to watch when I was young. I’ve not seen it on stage before, only YouTube clips of it. Normal human nature is to turn your nose up at the thought of the other woman. It’s been fun to tell that story on stage of the other woman. It gives the mistress a human side.” McMichel said the stage version gives Squeak’s character more depth. She also said having an all-Black cast again at Civic is long overdue. “I’m just glad to be a part of that groundbreaking moment,” she said. “Hopefully, we’ll see more of that in years to come.” Jonathan Studdard plays two roles — the Preacher and Ol’ Mister. He also is part of the ensemble. “It keeps me on my toes, for sure,” Studdard said. “It’s a little busy, but I love it.” The Indianapolis resident had played the title role in “The Cat in the Hat” several times at Civic. Studdard, who grew up in Carmel, performed as the Preacher and in the ensemble in a version of “The Color Purple” on a regional tour several years ago.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will open its 2021-22 Masterworks Series, featuring guest pianist Orion Weiss, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. WESTFIELD PLAYHOUSE Main Street Production’s presentation of “Dracula” will run from Oct. 7 to 17 at Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘Wings of Love’ to support Indy Opera editorial@youarecurrent.com The Indianapolis Opera will present a celebration called “Wings of Love,” which will serve as the annual Opera Ball, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Indianapolis Opera fundraiser features cocktails, dining, silent auction, gaming and dancing. Guests also will have an opportunity to bid on unique silent auction items. Carmel resident Phyllis Feigenbaum will receive the Kathryn Taurel Woman of the Arts Award, which is presented to a woman in the Indianapolis area who has made significant contributions as a volunteer for a local arts organization.

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The Phantom has been a dream role for Logan Moore since he was a kid. “But not MUSICAL this Phantom,” Moore said. The Indianapolis resident was a fan of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Phantom of the Opera.” Moore “However, I have fallen in love with (Maury) Yeston’s ‘Phantom’ and the story of Erik, the Phantom,” Moore said. “The Phantom is more human in this version and actually has a story that gets to develop in the show. You get his backstory. You learn about his mother and father, why he lives in the catacombs underneath the opera house. There is also a beautiful number with Erik and his father at the end of the show that will make for no dry eyes in the house. Getting to know who Erik is and what he has gone through in his lifetime has been quite the undertaking, but what an actor dreams of being able to portray.” Moore will perform in Beef & Boards Din-

ner Theatre’s production of “Phantom” from Oct. 7 to Nov. 21. He learned about “Phantom” when Richard White came to Beef & Boards to perform in “Man of La Mancha.” White played Erik in the world premiere of “Phantom.” “What I have learned while sharing the stage with Richard White is that he unapologetically throws himself into whatever character he needs to become,” Moore said. Curry “Richard showed that the connection was extremely important. I loved sharing the stage with him because I trusted him fully due to that connection.” Indianapolis resident Eddie Curry played Joseph Buquet in the first production of “Phantom” that Beef & Boards presented in 1993. This time, Curry plays Carrière, a role he has wanted to play since the first time he saw the show. It is a role the late Jack Dabdoub debuted in the world premiere with White. Curry got to know Dabdoub when working with him at a theater in Galveston, Texas. Curry also has worked with White. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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‘The Addict’s Wake’ to premiere By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The team of “The Addict’s Wake” faced its share of obstacles en route to earning an entry in the Heartland InternationFILM al Film Festival. The documentary follows the opioid epidemic in Brown County. “Producing ‘The Addict’s Wake’ feature documentary was tricky because we had to raise the funding (and) gain the trust and support of the residents and law enforcement of Brown County,” said Amy Pauszek, the film’s producer. “We had to figure out how to film it during the height of COVID-19.” The film’s premiere at Heartland, which runs from Oct. 7 to 17, will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. A second showing is set for 5:15 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Living Room Theaters, 745 E. 9th St., Indianapolis. Pauszek, a Geist resident whose “Where’s Amy?” photo column runs in Current newspapers, had the idea after a Facebook post from a friend who had to attend another funeral of a young person who died because of substance use disorder.

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Spicy ramen is a great, comforting dish, especially with cooler temperatures approaching. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

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History of Turkey Run State Park Commentary by Don Knebel The 2,382 acres of Turkey Run State Park in Marshall encompass some of Indiana’s most unusual geology. The TRAVEL park also features memorials for the man and woman most responsible for its existence. For 2 million years, glacial meltwaters carved canyons, gorges and other geologic features in a sandstone area in Parke County locals named “Turkey Run.” As a teenager, Juliet Straus frequented the heavily wooded area. In 1915, after becoming famous as a columnist for Ladies Home Journal, she urged Indiana’s governor to preserve Turkey Run in its natural state. At the same time, Richard Lieber, a German immigrant, sought to establish a state park system to preserve Indiana’s natural resources. The efforts of Lieber, Straus and others led to the creation of Indiana’s state park system in 1916, the state’s centennial year. Using private funds, Turkey Run was purchased and given to Indiana the same year. In 1918, Lieber purchased a cabin built from tulip poplar logs in 1848 and moved it to the park, where it remains. Straus died the same year and her memorial, featuring an elegant statue by Hoosier sculptor Myra Reynolds Richard, was dedicated in 1922. Today, the park includes 30 miles of trails, ranging from easy to rugged, some of which follow streambeds. One trail leads to Sunset Point and spectacular views. Another leads over a suspension bridge to Rocky Hollow Falls Canyon Nature Preserve. An easy trail leads to an 1871 log church, moved to the park in 1923, that conducts nondenominational Sunday services. A memorial near the church contains Lieber’s ashes and those of his wife. Overnight guests at Turkey Run State Park stay in the 61 rooms in the inn or in

A trail at Turkey Run State Park. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Straus Memorial at Turkey Run State Park.

Lieber Memorial at Turkey Run State Park.

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