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Fishers a source of many haunting stories

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

Fishers prides itself on being a vibrant, growing city. But once upon a not-too-dis tant time, the former tiny town along a rail road corridor had a bit of a dark reputation. From bombings to grave robbings to deadly bar room brawls, Fishers’ haunting past isn’t as cheery as its sunny present.

But aside from those well-documented events, buried under some of the dark mo ments in Fishers’ history lie some urban legends that may or may not contain traces of fact.

“A lot of places have their own urban legends, and whether they’re true or not, they’re in a way stories being told from the past,” Fishers historian Robert Bowling said. “These are stories that started at some point in history, and through families and just through story time, they got passed down and to this day we’re still talking about them.”

So, as Halloween approaches, here is a look at some of Fishers spookiest yarns.

Heady Hallow

Many legends have sprung from the dip in a gravel road that is known as Heady Hol low, where a cemetery sits on Allisonville Road between 126th and 131st streets.

According to Bowling and Hamilton County histo rian David Heighway, leg end has it that Delaware Township School No. 2 caught fire, allegedly killing many of the children inside and destroying the build ing. Some claim to have seen “lights” or what they think are appari tions of ghostly children and hear screams. Those screams, Heighway said, are likely the noise of bobcats roaming the area.

“(The story of the school fire) is not true,” said Heighway, who can’t confirm that the school ever existed. “The stories of the ‘screaming’ that you hear from down there is interesting from a natural history stand point because that suggested those were more than likely bobcats.”

of Hamilton County on their way to visit or trade with William Connor. Since a lot of people traveled that road, it saw a high amount of highway thieves. The supposed hauntings come from travelers who lost their life on that road by getting killed by thieves.”

Another possible reason people might hear screams, Bowling said, is that in the 1900s, the dip in the road was a common place for car crashes. Even before cars, people reported horses randomly getting spooked for no reason in that area causing runaway horse carriages, according to Bowling.

“It’s always just had a haunted nature,” Bowling said.

The Haunting of James Payne

In Eller Cemetery off of Allisonville Road near 106th Street, Civil War soldier James Payne is rumored to keep watch over the land. Payne’s headstone is tucked in the back corner of the cemetery, and Bowl ing said some think the placement was intentional.

Legend has it that Payne was a “desert er” or someone who turned his back on his troops during the Civil War and was buried in the corner of the cemetery to be shamed as a disgraced soldier. As his penance, Payne supposedly is doomed to roam the cemetery as a caretaker in the afterlife.

The story, Bowling said, is not true.

Bowling said Payne was not a deserter and likely just got lost from his troops. Military records show that Payne received his military pension, and that the desertion charge was corrected. Payne also served as a commander of the Fishers chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic, which was a veteran organization for Civil War soldiers.

that he’s not haunting the cemetery. He’s haunting it because he’s a military soldier and he’s always protected people through out his life. So even in the afterlife, he’s still doing the same thing, keeping watch over the cemetery.”

On a double grave at midnight

Sue Payne, a lifelong Fishers resident, grew up in a neighborhood that bordered Spannuth Cemetery near 141st Street and Allisonville. A story she heard at age 9 has stuck with her ever since. She also insists it’s true.

According to legend, if a person stands on the double grave of John and Susan Crossely at midnight during a full moon and faces the headstone, John will call out. The ritual mimics Susan, who died in 1870, call ing out to her husband, who died 30 years later in 1900.

To summon John, according to legend, one must say, “John, John what are you doing, John?” If the night is still and no other noise can be heard, he will respond, “Nothing, nothing at all.”

Payne said she has done this and heard a response.

“And it’s true, it’s absolutely 100 percent true,” Payne said.

Living amoung the dead

Payne, has lived near the cemetery her entire life. She grew up in a neighborhood that bordered Spannuth Cemetery and later moved with her husband to a house that borders the graves.

Payne said she has become used to living in close proximity to a place many people would rather avoid.

“It’s a neat old cemetery,” Payne said. “I grew up in the back of the neighborhood (near the cemetery), so that was an inter esting place to poke around as a kid.”

Although she has never seen a ghost, goblin or zombie, Payne has experienced some unique incidents.

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Bowling said the noises and shrieks some claim to hear might be spirits but not those of children. The more likely histori cally accurate rendering of events is that there were many local travelers that used Allisonville Road to travel through that part

Bowling said Payne was also buried with a military headstone, which would not have happened if he was a deserter.

“When I started doing my research, what I found out was that James Payne was not a deserter,” Bowling said. “I’m not saying

After moving to the neighborhood with her husband on Halloween weekend in 1977, the Paynes noticed a strange recurrence; Cars broke down, crashed or hit deer out side their home at an alarming rate. She also said during an ice storm about 15 years ago, a patch of road outside their home near the cemetery was the slickest part, and police closed the road because cars were getting backed up and sliding on black ice.

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Heady Hollow is a dip in the road between 126th Street and 131st Street where people have claimed to hear shrieking. (Photo by Taylor Dixon)

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Tru by Hilton hotel opens in Lawrence

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

Pursuit Institute receives CTE designation

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

BUSINESS

The Tru by Hilton hotel opened in Law rence in late September and welcomed some of its first guests for the Oct. 1 Indy Half Marathon. The hotel is at 5660 Lawrence Village Pkwy., off of 56th Street in Lawrence.

The hotel fits into the city’s expansion of the new downtown area at 56th Street and Lee Road, according to Lawrence of ficials. Other projects in the area include the new Indianapolis Public Library Branch and the $70 million mixed-use develop ment referred to as the Keystone Project.

Cori Korn, chief of staff for the City of Lawrence, said the new hotel will provide a place to stay for families traveling for sports and others visiting the city.

“We’re excited to have the hotel here. It’s been open a couple of weeks now and it has been at least at 50 percent capaci ty, so that’s exciting to watch,” Korn said.

“And with a lot of our tournaments we have through our soccer league, baseball, those kinds of things, we believe that we will contribute to capacity and that hotel will be filled with the different activities we have going on in the city. We’re excit ed to have a place for people to stay right here in the city and enjoy Lawrence.”

For more on the hotel, visit hilton.com/ en/hotels/inddlru-tru-lawrence.

The Pursuit Institute, which was formerly known as the Hamilton County Center for Career Achieve ment, has been designated as an independent Career and Technical Education district by the state of Indiana.

EDUCATION

“Career and technical education should be afforded to all students, regardless of their post-high school plans. CTE is for students who want the skills and credentials to enter the world of work, but it is also designed for students who plan to pursue an associate’s or bach elor’s degree after high school,” said Paul Kaiser, superintendent of Westfield Wash ington Schools. “By collaborating across our county, we are providing new opportunities for all students, and providing Hamilton County with the education and training pipelines that will continue to drive our economy.”

Five school districts — Carmel, Hamilton Heights, Noblesville, Sheridan and Westfield

Lively

— have already approved joint operating agreements to administer career and voca tional training, while Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the lone district that hasn’t voted to approve the agreement as of Oct. 17. HSE is scheduled to vote on the Pursuit Institute at their Oct. 26 meeting. Students in all Hamilton County school corporations who have sought career and vocational education have attended classes at the J. Everitt Light Career Center in the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township.

However, under the joint operating agreement, schools would offer classes at their respective schools, allowing students from across Hamilton County to access those courses. The new designation as a CTE district will allow The Pursuit Institute and the school districts it serves to receive up to $500,000 annually in federal Perkins funding.

Officials hope to get everything up and running in time for the 2023-24 school year, according to Lively.

The new Tru by Hilton hotel off of 56th Street. (Photo provided by the City of Lawrence)

Technology classes offered in Fishers

By Chloe Kline news@geistcurrent.com

degree program.

“We are radically less expensive than a college degree,” he said. “No one understands the real cost of college is losing four years of gaining money.”

EDUCATION

Eleven Fifty Academy, a nonprofit “code academy and coding bootcamp,” is offering cybersecurity and information technology classes at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university, accord ing to founder and CEO Scott Jones.

Jones said he created the nonprofit academy, 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, to give people an easier and more cost-effective track to gain skills in the tech industry, including coding foundations, cybersecurity and full stack software development.

Eleven Fifty Academy offers full-time and part-time course op tions for students. The nonprofit is “an award-winning coding and cybersecurity bootcamp that teaches people the technical and es sential skills to pivot careers rapidly,” according to its website.

“You do not have to be good at math, but you do need prob lem-solving skills,” Jones said. “Eleven Fifty does not replace col lege, but rather gives students an additional education to help them succeed.”

In July 2021, Eleven Fifty Academy received a $5 million Lilly En dowment Grant to make an impact in underserved communities.

Jones said he designed the academy to ensure all who have a passion for problem-solving and the desire to succeed in the tech field can enroll in courses. He said Eleven Fifty Academy courses can be completed 16 times faster than a traditional four-year college

Eleven Fifty Academy does not receive traditional educational funding from the state, such as Pell Grants. Jones played a central part in creating the Accelerate Indiana program, which, according to its website, is a “new state-funded program to help Indiana residents accelerate their careers through fast-paced training pro grams for high-wage, high-demand jobs. Only vetted training pro grams who demonstrate highly successful student outcomes may participate.”

Anyone 18 and older can apply for up to $10,000 toward higher education through Accelerate Indiana. For more, visit acceleratein diana.org.

“Because of Eleven Fifty Academy’s pioneering programs, last year Indiana’s Legislature allocated over $75 million of funding available to all Hoosiers for tuition at a variety of institutions that can deliver training programs that graduate within three to six months and subsequently gain high-value employment within a few months,” Jones said. “This program is transformative and life-chang ing for participating individuals.”

Because of its success helping graduates find jobs, Eleven Fifty Academy recently received the Talent Impact Mira Award. According to its website, “TechPoint, the nonprofit, industry-led growth ac celerator for Indiana’s tech ecosystem, honored the successes and innovation of Indiana people, companies and products.”

Learn more about courses at elevenfifty.org.

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Parents Night Out — Parents can em bark on their own fall adventures while kids enjoy an evening of education and fun with Fishers Parks and Snapology. This childcare opportunity is open for children ages 5-12 and includes a pizza dinner and guided programming from Snapology, an organization that offers premier, hands-on STEAM activities for children. Sessions are $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Upcoming dates include Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. For more information and to register for a session, visit playfishers.com/ ParentsNightOut.

Brighton Hospice looking for volun teers — Brighton Hospice is looking for volunteers to help our office staff per form a variety of office duties such as organizing admission paperwork, filing, preparing and sending mail, answering phones, stocking supplies and helping with special projects and events. To learn more about this opportunity please contact, Katresha Taylor, Volunteer Co ordinator at by calling 317-798-2160 or by email at ktaylor@brightonhospice.com.

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Spokenote plans new headquarters in Fishers

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

instructional videos to personal messages. The product is available on Amazon and on the company’s website at spokenote.com.

Wechsler said the new building will give the company space to create additions like a podcast studio as it expands.

BUSINESS

Spokenote LLC, a technology company, is expected to move into its new headquarters in the Techway Building located 8933 Technology Dr. near the Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers by the end of the year. The company has announced plans to create 300 new jobs by the end of 2026.

Since the launch of its first prod uct in June, the company has oper ated in the Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers. The company’s first product is called Spokenote, a “virtual Post-It Note,” according to founder John Wechsler.

Spokenote is a sticker with a printed QR code that allows the sender to record or upload a video and share their message. The idea is to “add video to anything,” from

“(The new headquarters) gives us space as we continue to grow,” Wechsler said. “It will just give us a little more control of our destiny.”

The Indiana Economic Develop ment Corp. is committing $7 million to the company in the form of incentive-based tax credits and is adding an additional $165,000 in training grants. The IEDC stated that the tax credits are performance based, meaning that the company may be eligible for more incen tives when more Indiana residents are hired and trained. The City of Fishers has also pledged $55,000 in training grants for Spo kenote employees.

Boo Bash makes its annual return to Fishers

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

Residents are invited to celebrate the Halloween season at the Nickel Plate Dis trict Amphitheater. On Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Boo Bash makes its annual return with more than 60 local vendors around the Fish ers Municipal Complex.

EVENT

Vendors will offer safe trick-or-treats alongside Teal Pumpkin Project booths that will provide nonfood items for children with food allergies and special needs.

“Boo Bash is one of our most popular events in the city,” Fishers Parks Director Sarah Sandquist said. “We always have real ly strong attendance. And in good weather, we typically see 8,000 to 10,000 people come out.”

Vendors include 2 Moms & A Pallet, Chil dren’s Therapy Connection and Hamilton East Public Library, among others. Although the event currently has more than 60 ven dors, new vendor applications are accepted.

Sandquist looks forward to the return of Boo Bash.

“I love being on-site and seeing the cre

ativity in costumes and vendor booths,” she said. “We’re even bringing back awards for the best-decorated vendor booths. It shapes the event and makes it a great family-friend ly event. We’re also thankful for our sponsor, Centier Bank, for making this happen.”

Admission is free. Treat trucks, games and other activities will be part of the event. Costumes are encouraged for all attendees.

For more, visit playfishers.com.

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Kids stand in costume at last years event. (Pho to courtesy of Fishers Parks Dept.)

Meet the U.S. House of Representatives 7th District candidates

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

Indiana’s U.S. House of Representatives 7th District encompasses most of central Indianapolis, including Geist and Lawrence Township. Incumbent Andre Carson, a Dem ocrat who has held the seat since 2008, is facing chal lenges from Republican Angela Gabovsky and Liberterian Gavin Maple. Carson and Maple did not respond to Cur rent’s request to complete questionnaires by press time.

Angela Grabovsky

Age: 56

Education: RN – Nursing school Odessa, Ukraine. MBA – Northwestern University

Occupation: Board Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Manager. Entrepreneur.

Immediate family: Ilya Grabovsky, Husband, three grown children and eight grandchildren

Previous political experience: None Website or best way for voters to reach you: Angela forIndiana.com

Why do you want to run for office?

I want to run for office to help families achieve their

dreams. I came to the United States 33 years ago from the Soviet Union. We were allowed to take one suitcase and $72 per person. And this country, this community, gave me the opportunities to succeed. I’ve watched over the last few years as our nation has driven to the edge of a cliff. Inflation is through the roof. Crime is out of control. And our education system is in dire need of help. We have many problems that are being ignored by the current representative of our district, Andre Carson. And I plan on changing that.

What are your qualifications for this office?

I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and successful financial planner that has helped individuals and business owners across the district reach their financial goals. This, along with my diverse experiences overcoming adversity as an immigrant to this country has prepared me to serve the people of the 7th District.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on?

My campaign is focusing on the three issues that are most impacting the families of the 7th district. First, it’s tackling inflation and bringing down prices on important goods such as groceries and gas. Second, is cleaning up our streets that have taken on the dramatic rise in violent crime in our neighborhoods. And third, is providing our children with a quality education while empowering par

ents to have a voice in how their children are educated.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office?

There is a clear choice for voters in this race. I am com mitted to fighting inflation, taking on violent crime, and empowering parents when it comes to our children’s edu cation. What has our current representative Andre Carson done? Unfortunately, nothing. He has been rated one of the least effective members of Congress, and his office in the district, which is supposed to be made available to constituents, has been closed to the public for nearly three years. Bottom line — I will be here for our communi ty. Carson has already proven that he’s not.

What other organizations are you involved with?

Professional organizations, like Financial Planning Association. Education is my passion — have been in volved in helping KIPP Charter School as a sponsor and contributor.

Something most people don’t know about you?

I like to cook and bake. Having big family gatherings is bringing the most joy in life.

Something you want people to know about you?

I know my what I am talking about. I care and I get things accomplished. No mountain is high enough. Hard work and perseverance are a key.

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Drinking in a buzz-free good time

By Mark LaFay news@geistcurrent.com

Memento Zero Proof Lounge is set to open its doors in March 2023 at 8701 E. 116th St. in the First Internet Bank Building, located across the street from the Nickel Plate District. The lounge will feature non-alcoholic beer, wine, espresso-based drinks and craft mocktails designed, mixed and served by their staff mixologist.

The Memento Zero Proof Lounge will be the first alcohol-free cocktail bar and lounge in Hamilton County. Both Hall and Gavin are hoping the space will be a place for relax ing, socializing and getting business done without a buzz.

BUSINESS

Design mockups of the space are final ized, and construction documents are near ing completion, recently being sent to the City of Fishers for approval. Lounge owners are hopeful construction will begin soon.

The concept is the brainchild of founders Shwa Hall and Max Gavin, two Fishers high school graduates, 2016 and 2017 respec tively. Hall is the manager of Noble Coffee and Tea shop in Noblesville and Gavin is the manager of an area Indy E-cigs vape store.

Hall and Gavin have a long history of friendship and business partnership. The budding entrepreneurs first co-owned a start-up music studio that they ran out of a home in Fishers and then in Fountain

Square. It was during this time they would conduct meetings and strategic planning in coffee shops around the area but often found themselves venue-less after the shops would close around 5 p.m. Gavin also had a more personal connection to the concept, having lost a family member to an alcohol-related illness.

The pair began raising funds for the Me mento Zero Proof Lounge by launching a clothing line and hosting pop-ups and trunk shows at Noble Coffee and Tea as well as at

various events around Hamilton County. In addition to generating revenue to support the opening, these events have also pro vided helpful marketing and word of mouth advertisement for the lounge.

Admittedly, the inspiration came when the founders were under the legal drinking age of 21 years old. While they will not be actively advertising to the under 21 crowd, they do hope to create a “pressure-free en vironment for all ages, in addition to those that are under 21,” Hall said.

“We think that we can create a space for people of all ages and walks of life to be able to gather, work, and/or socialize without the need for alcohol to have a good time,” Hall said.

The Zero Proof Lounge will be approxi mately 1,500 square feet and will feature a small retail area for its brand-inspired apparel, outdoor seating, a large bar seating area and a cozy lounging area.

Estimated hours of operation will be Sun day through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to midnight. It will have limited food offerings to pair with non-alcoholic beverages. The average estimated cost for a mocktail is going to be $9, lattes will be $7 to $8 and near beer, or fermented malt drinks containing little to no alcohol, and alcohol-free wine will be approximately $5 per glass.

For more information about Memento Zero Proof Lounge, visit mementoretail.com.

Artist rendering of what the inside of Memento Zero Proof Lounge will look like once complete. (Ren dering and photos provided by Memento)

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(Above) City of Lawrence employees part nered with U.S. Navy volunteers to pick up trash Oct. 13 during Lawrence is Beau tiful Clean-up Day. The event promotes recycling and cleaning to preserve the environment. Employees and volunteers collected three dumpsters full of trash from streets, sidewalks, drainage ditches and properties around the city. “The Law rence Clean-Up Day this fall was a great example of teams of city employees and volunteers coming together to improve our community and inspiring people to take action every day to help keep Law rence beautiful by not littering,” said Dave Hoffman (right), the city’s deputy mayor. “We hope that our efforts inspire people to make responsible choices, encourage others to make a difference, and little by little we can minimize the problem of litter in Lawrence.” (Photos provided by the city of Lawrence)

EnPower opens gigawatt facility

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

EnPower President and CEO Annette Finsterbusch is proud her company will be the only operating gigawatt facility in the U.S., which is wholly American-owned and operated.

“Innovation creates jobs,” she said. “This year alone, EnPower is going from 12 em ployees to over 60. We’re tracking to double that in the next six months. Jobs are a phenomenal byproduct of building a green economy.”

MANUFACTURING

The dedication of the new 92,000-squarefoot EnPower Inc. manufacturing site, at 8750 Hague Rd., Indianapolis, was held Oct. 5 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Lawrence Township site will produce Amer ican-made lithium-ion, fast-charge batteries that will help combat global warming, ac cording to the company.

“EnPower was founded in 2014 in Hous ton, but we cut our teeth on a pilot line in Phoenix in 2018. That’s when I joined the company,” Finsterbusch said. “We realize that our mission is to build better batter ies. We build better batteries to make the world a cleaner and more enjoyable place. The first is a pouch cell built with our pro prietary fast-charge, multi-layered nano technology. It holds 16-minute repeated fast charging without the harmful degradation to the battery.”

The batteries can be used for electric vehicles, outdoor lawn and power equip ment, drones, commercial and off-highway vehicles, marine and aviation.

“EnPower batteries are focused on the electrification of those things that roll, float and fly,” Finsterbusch said. “That helps us to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the existing industries like construction, mining, marine and defense. It enables emerging technologies like vertical take off and lift, air transport, drones and who knows what because that’s the beauty of entrepreneurial innovations at ventures like EnPower.”

Finsterbusch said companies like EnPow er spur innovation through communities.

Finsterbusch said EnPower chose Indiana because of an existing factory.

“It was ready for us,” she said. “It allowed us to reduce our time to market by more than 24 months. Granted, it has taken some elbow grease by Earl Wiggins, our chief operating officer, and his team to bring (it back). Like every diamond in the rough, re viving a piece of history is a team-building experience of its own. Breathing life back into this facility fits with EnPower’s goals of reuse and recycle.”

The site formerly was home to EnerDel, another battery producer.

“Building back better requires us to build better batteries here in Indiana,” Finster busch said.

U.S. Sen. Todd Young was slated to speak at the ceremony but could not attend be cause of the Sept. 30 death of his father, Bruce Young. Young sent a letter saying it was a great day for Indianapolis and Indiana.

“If America is to win the 21st century, we must continue to invest in research and development of emerging technologies and we must make those state-of-the art products here in the United States, Young stated. “The batteries produced here are critical pieces of technology that will lead us into a more sustainable future. Making them in the Midwest will help shore up a supply chain that has become too depen dent on batteries made in China. In short, this facility is a win for Hoosier workers, a win for American consumers and a win for the people in Indiana.”

EnPower is on track to begin commercial production by early 2023.

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From left, Earl Wiggins, EnPower chief operating officer at EnPower; Mike Millar, EnPower vice president of marketing and business development; Dave Roberts, Indiana Economic Development Corp. chief innovation officer; Annette Finsterbusch, EnPower president and CEO; State Rep. Carey Hamilton; Monica Kozlowski, regional director for U.S. Sen. Todd Young; and State Sen. Kyle Walker. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

The Fishers Police Dept. arrested Quin Kellam, 20, of Lawrence in connection to the Oct. 11 armed robbery of Star Financial Bank on 96th Street. Kellam, who was arrested Oct. 17, is alleged to have entered the bank, approached bank employees and displayed a handgun while demanding cash, accord ing to police. Kellam then fled in a vehicle

Armed robbery suspect arrested CRIME

heading south toward Indianapolis, the FPD stated.

FPD detectives were able to identify, locate and apprehend the suspect without incident. He was taken to the Hamilton County Jail.

Kellam faces charges of armed robbery, criminal confinement, intimidation and theft.

DISPATCHES

Lawrence trick-or-treat hours — The city of Lawrence announced its Halloween trick-ortreat hours as 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Bicentennial ambassadors needed — High school sophomores and juniors interested in history and community can apply to serve as Hamilton County Bicentennial Am bassadors through a program sponsored by the 2023 Hamilton County Bicentennial Committee. Student ambassadors will serve as a bridge from the past to the future through conversation and public engage ment from January through December 2023. Apply online through Nov. 30 at bit. ly/3D9BypF.

LPD is hiring — Open enrollment for the Lawrence Police Dept. opens Oct. 19 with the hopes of hiring new officers by March of 2023. All interest forms must be submitted by Oct. 18 to the Lawrence Police Dept. at midnight and the first 20 eligible submis sions will have the first opportunity to participate.

MSDLT to partner with Lawrence Educa tion Association — The MSD of Lawrence Township is pleased to announce that an agreement between Lawrence Township Schools and the Lawrence Education Asso ciation (LEA) for the 2022-2023 school year was approved by the Board of Education in a special meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022.

F.C. Tucker Stats — The Fishers residential real estate market was dynamic in Septem ber, with homes leaving the market quickly. According to F.C. Tucker Company, homes in Fishers sold 26.3 percent, or five days, fast er than in September 2021. The average Fish ers home sale price continued to increase, up 10.7 percent to $445,091, compared to this time last year. The average price per

square foot also increased by 7.3 percent to $184.98.

Fishers announces Trick-or-Treat hours — Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween. Trickor-Treat hours will be on Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fishers Police Dept. Chief Ed Gebhart released a statement issuing the following safety advisory for Halloween: Give and accept pre-packaged candy only. Homemade treats should not be handed out or consumed; Only go to houses that you know the owner of; Have children bring treats home for adult inspection before they are eaten.

Trunk or Treat — Lake Meadows Senior As sisted Living will be hosting Trunk or Treat hours on Halloween from 3-5 p.m. at 11570 E. 126 St in Fishers. There will also be a con sume contest with winners in the catego ries of funniest, scariest and most creative.

HEPL Board of Trustees Appointment An nounced — Hamilton Southeastern Board of School Trustees President Julie Cham bers announced her appointment of Andre Miksha to the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) Board of Trustees, Sept. 29.Miksha will now serve the remainder of the current term which expires in August 2025.

Miksha serves as the Chief Deputy Prose cuting Attorney in Hamilton County. After being admitted to the bar in 2003, he served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. He then joined the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in No blesville as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in 2007 prior to being named to his current role in 2011. Miksha is a proud father of two HSE students and his wife is an elementary teacher in the district. As part of his ap pointment, Miksha will update the Board of School Trustees on the latest happenings at HEPL.

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Carmel senior takes leadership role on boys soccer team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Not only was Will Latham the leading scorer for the Carmel High School boys soccer team, he was an all-around leader.

“He had a fantastic season for us,” Grey hounds coach Shane Schmidt said. “He really stepped up to a leader ship role. He was chosen by his teammates as one of the captains of the team.”

Latham said he was always taught by his father, Doug Latham, the importance of being a leader.

“He’s helped me grow my leadership skills and I feel like I did step it up this year,” Latham said. “I was encouraging guys not only when they mess up but when they do well, just keep our heads high and keep us ready and on track for the future.”

Latham, a forward, had a team-high nine goals and shared the team lead with Davis Dilling with five assists.

“I would say that this was definitely my

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far.”

Latham, a two-year starter, was a key contributor off the bench as a sophomore. He had eight goals and four assists as a junior as the Greyhounds reached the 3A state title game before losing to Noblesville 3-1.

“I have made the most improvement in my movement when I am not carrying the ball,” he said. “That way I can get open to receive passes and crosses from my teammates.”

Latham, who has played club soccer for Hoosier FC, said his plan is to attend Ball State University or Indiana University.

Will Latham led the Carmel boys soccer team with nine goals. (Photo courtesy of Joe Gilbert) best season,” Schmidt said. “Unfortunately, I was injured in the beginning but after that I came back strong. I missed three games with a hip flexor strain. I thought my play overall was better than it had been in the past. I think my skills peaked at this time.”

The Greyhounds (15-3-3), who were ranked No. 1 in Class 3A in the final coaches poll, lost to Cathedral in the regional champi

onship. The game was tied 1-1 and the Irish won 4-2 on penalty kicks. Carmel had beat en Cathedral 4-1 in the regular season.

“It was fun to work hard with my team mates and enjoy every little moment,” Latham said. “Our coaching was phenome nal this year as it has been in the past and their leadership allowed us to make it this

“At one point in my life, I wanted to play at a higher level, but after countless hours and years of playing, it was time to take a step back,” he said. “If I want to play in col lege, I just want it to be for fun instead of making it more than that.”

Latham has five siblings. Two of his sis ters played soccer and a younger sister still plays soccer.

“My dad coached one of my sisters and he coached me throughout a lot of my life,” said Latham, who started playing at age 4 and referees youth soccer.

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Rotary Club presents $15,000 to Project Hope

By Edward Redd news@geistcurrent.com

Early voting underway in Hamilton County

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

• 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7

Other Hamilton County locations

Early voting is underway at several sites in Hamilton County.

MENTAL HEALTH

On Oct. 14, the Fishers Rotary Club pre sented a check for $15,000 to Project Hope, a fund administered by the Hamilton Southeastern Educa tion Foundation. It was made to enable stu dents who face financial barriers to access mental health services.

The donation was made possible through the club’s June 14 golf outing fundraiser.

“The stigma about mental health is an issue we want to help resolve in our com munity,” said, Eddie Rivers, co-chair of the golf outing.

The club is a group of business people and citizens who believe in giving back to the community both locally and abroad, according to club President Randy Wheeler. The golf fundraiser was established in sup port of the Stigma Free Fishers Initiative.

“We have actively supported the mayor’s Stigma Free Fishers mental health initia

tive,” FRC Wheeler said. “The Fishers com munity has pledged to create a sigma-free city, where its residents will support each other and learn more about mental health and wellness and getting help.”

A donation was also provided by Commu nity Health, in partnership with the Fishers Rotary Club. Community Health is also Ham ilton Southeastern Schools’ mental health service provider.

To donate to the FRC, visit rotary.org/en/ about-rotary/rotary-foundation. To volun teer, visit volunteerfishers.com/.

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ELECTIONS

To be eligible, voters must bring their identification, which can include a driver’s license, state ID, U.S. passport or U.S. military ID, according to the Hamilton County Election Office.

Early voting sites include:

Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17-21

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24-28

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29

• 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 4

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5

• 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7

Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17-21

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24-29

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 5

Westfield, Fishers and Carmel locations will have early voting from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28-29; 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2-3; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4-5.

• Roy G Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Dr., Fishers

• Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers

Individuals wishing to vote absentee by mail must submit an application by midnight Oct. 27. Forms can be submitted electronically by visiting indianavoters. com or call 317-776-8476 for an application over the phone.

Once an individual has voted their absentee ballot, they can return the ballot by mail or return it in person to the Election Office in the Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, in Noblesville. It must be received on or before 6 p.m on Election Day.

For questions, call the Hamilton County Election Office at 317-776-8476.

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Foundation awards $183K to Hamilton County nonprofits

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton County Community Foun dation has awarded more than $183,000 to several area nonprofits.

ment a new school counseling app, SCUTA, across the school district that helps staff and social workers implement unique sup port for individual students.

NONPROFITS

The grants will support projects and initiatives within the foundation’s three community leadership pillars of mental health, family and youth empowerment and are aligned with its mission “to mobilize people, ideas and investment to make this a community where every individual has an equitable opportunity to reach their full potential–no matter their place, race or identity,” according to the Central Indiana Community Foundation website.

“Our foundation is invested in working alongside community partners to make Hamilton County vibrant, resilient and equi table,” said Tom Kilian, foundation president. “Our responsive grantmaking is one way we do this work. Our latest grants support initiatives, address food insecurity and good mental health in students, connect people with disabilities to opportunity and help create a stronger present and a brighter future for Hamilton County.”

Among the organizations receiving fund ing include the Noblesville Schools Educa tion Foundation, which received $20,000. The education foundation invests in aca demic excellence for Noblesville Schools through grants, scholarships, partnerships and volunteer support.

It plans to use the grant funding to imple

Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, Inc., received funding for $25,224, which will go toward serving the county through its Sponsor-A-Meal program that delivers hot, cold and frozen meals for those who are un able to prepare their own meals. The organi zation provides support to individuals who are elderly, disabled, ill and homebound.

In addition, Janus Developmental Ser vices, Inc., which provides education, em ployment training and independent living to adult individuals with disabilities, received $20,000. The organization also provides public transit through its Hamilton County Express service for clients and the public.

The grant will allow 60 individuals and staff to participate in program assessment and an intensive, skills-based employment training program, which is expected to be a sustainable and long-term program for cli ents to build the skills necessary to be con fident, independent and engaged, according to the foundation.

The Center for the Performing Arts in Car mel received $15,000. As part of its broader Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative, the center will apply this grant toward des ignated performances, making them more accessible to target audiences that have been historically underrepresented.

For a full list of grant recipients, visit cicf. org/2022/09/27/hamilton-county-communi ty-foundation-awards-183k-in-grants.

DISPATCHES

Fall-a-palooza set for Oct. 25 — Fall-apalooza will kick off the fall season Oct. 15 from 1-5 p.m. at the Fishers District, located at 9713 District North Drive in Fishers. Fish ers District, a mixed- use dining, entertain ment, retail and residential development will host their version of a fall festival at The Yard. The festival will include live music by local polka band “Indy Polkamotion,” a live pumpkin carving demonstration, face painting, performances by magician Daniel Lusk and a stilt walker. Apple cider will be available while supplies last and kids will be able to paint miniature pumpkins and par ticipate in other fall related activities.

Fishers Wrestling– Fishers Wrestling

Season is set to run Oct. 31- Jan. 11 2023. It costs $250 to register for the season and includes a shirt, shorts and singlet. For more information or to sign up, visit bit. ly/3Th2RUy.

Fishers State of the City announced — Fishers will hold its state of the city ad dress Nov. 17 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center. OneZone Chamber an nounced that IU Health will be the present ing sponsor. Guests will hear from Mayor Fadness and then join in the first ever VIP Reception afterwards, which will cost $50 to attend and will include live music, appe tizers and drinks.

NEW DEVELOPMENT

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

On Oct. 3, the Lawrence Common Council unanimously approved plans for a $70 million, five-story mixed-use de velopment building at Fort Harrison. Construction is slated to begin before the end of 2023. Keystone Group represen tatives said similar projects typically take approximately 14 months to complete, but because of construction delays and material shortages, the project might take longer.

The developer, Indianapolis-based Keystone Group, plans for the development to have 248 luxury apartments with amenities and 25,000 square feet of retail, restaurant or office space, according to City of Lawrence officials. It will be at the corner of 56th Street between Lawrence Village Parkway and Melner Drive. Although the project doesn’t have a name, representatives from the Keystone Group said the naming and design process are in the works and they’re hoping to come up with a name that will accurately reflect and represent Fort Benjamin Harrison and Lawrence.

The project will be supported by tax increment financing, or funding generated from the property taxes paid by the project. Per the public approvals, 90 percent of taxes gener ated by the project will be used to support the TIF, with the remaining 10 percent of taxes generated will be kept by the Fort Harrison Reuse Authority. City officials said the project is self-supporting and that taxes on city residents will not be increased.

“The bottom line is it’s on the Keystone Group to make this work, not the taxpayers,” said Jeff Vest, president of the Fort Harrison Reuse Authority.

Keystone Group is taking on all of the cost for the project and saved on the land purchase by buying it from the Fort Harrison Reuse Authority for $10.

Cori Korn, chief of staff for the City of Lawrence, said the project will help grow the Fort Harrison and downtown area

of Lawrence.

“(This project is) going to add value to the developing Fort Ben area because it will bring restaurants, it will bring ad ditional retail and I think that was the growth in Lawrence that’s needed in addition to the housing that will be added with the apartment development,” Korn said.

When the Keystone Group was looking to move to Law rence, company representatives said they saw the city’s potential, especially in regard to how much it has grown in the last few years.

“We just had conversations about Lawrence and realized the opportunity and need there for (a mixed-used develop ment), and so I think that was really the catalyst of how we could add what we do to just enhance this community,” said Jennifer Pavlik, senior vice president and chief of staff for Keystone Group.

Kelly Mulder, vice president of development at Keystone Group, said the project would enhance the accessibility of residents because of its proximity to downtown areas such as Fort Harrison State Park.

“I think that we also saw in that immediate Fort Ben area the development they already had going and underway, so being able to walk to places and that little zone certainly had that aspect,” Mulder said. “You can leave your apart ment and walk to a restaurant or retailers or parks, so that was really important. And that’s something that we’d like to be a part of that fabric and continuing to build upon that growth.”

Vest, a lifelong Lawrence resident, embraces the project.

“(Projects like this) are types of things that 50 years ago the City of Lawrence never envisioned,” Vest said. “(Lawrence) was a bedroom community that people drove through to go to other various places. The Keystone Group’s project will be the most ambitious private undertaking that the City of Lawrence has ever seen.

“The goal for this project is what the FHRA envisioned

when the board was created in 1995 and will anchor the final portions of the former military base remaining to be developed.”

Pavlik agreed, saying the project will enhance Fort Ben.

“We’re really excited to be (in Lawrence),” Pavlik said. “We do transformational neighborhoods and mixed-use projects, and to bring what we do best to the City of Lawrence and the part of Fort Ben I think is really going to complete the vision of this quarter. We just couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it.”

ON THE COVER: Artist rendering of what the new building on 56th street will look like. (Rendering provided by the Keystone Group)

THE NAMING PROCESS

The Keystone Group has built similar mixed-use development buildings across Indianapolis. In 2017, it opened The Olivia on Main, named after one of Keystone Group owner Ersal Ozdemir’s daughters, in Carmel. Other projects by Ozdemir are named after his other children with Sophia Square in Carmel and Alexander at the Crossing in Indianapolis.

Now, Keystone Group is trying to find a name that fits the vibe of the Fort Ben area.

“(Keystone Group) has been doing a lot of re search,” said Jennifer Pavlik, senior vice president and chief of staff at Keystone Group. “We’ve been meeting with the Historical Society, we’ve been talking to the Fort Harrison Ruse Authority, the (Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources) and others be cause we really want to make or find a name that really connects and really mean something to this neighborhood.”

City of Lawrence sees first-of-its-kind, multi-use project

ESSAY

Biased scale

Commentary by Terry Anker

It’s a flaw of human nature that we so little imagine our beliefs to be mis placed that when they are we react with nothing short of astonishment. In this ongoing game of listing the best of everything — best city, best restaurant, best college, best deodorant — we in dulge the opining of the progenitors of these entirely subjective and unscientific directories with the bully pulpit. Often, the commentator finds themselves domiciled in some coastal town, mega tropolis, or enclave of their fellow elites and are confronted with a result to their research that shows a Midwestern town, backwater restaurant, non-Ivy League, or even drugstore-variety deodorant to have earned a spot.

“You won’t believe it,” they declare, “but this Indiana community beat out many others!” Wow, are they truly so shocked to imagine that Hoosiers care enough to live, eat and learn well — plus exude pleasant odor? Or are they expos ing their own prejudice, systemic even, that reminds all of us that they are in charge of good taste? Never one to shy away from confirmation bias, U.S. News & World Report issued its money-mak ing list of so-called best universities. It ranked Indiana’s own Wabash College as an “A+ school for B students.” Is that a compliment? True, Wabash doesn’t cut corners on quality education, nor does it garner the piles of applications of the more famous schools.

Is the restaurant’s greatness deter mined by the quality of the food, the celebrity of the clientele, the length of the waiting list, or the blessing of the right reviewer? “How can this be a good meal if it is affordable, can be obtained, and, most importantly, didn’t come from us?” Do they overconfidently overlook the quality of their competition? Accessibility does not have to affect outcome. Wabash College proves it. So, does inaccessibility guarantee quality? It seems unlikely.

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HUMOR

A shot in the what?

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Loyal readers will know that I’ve been dealing with shoulder pain for nearly nine months and that because of a se ries of unfortunate events and my own trust issues, I’ve been ignoring medical advice for most of that time. But I finally had an MRI, learned that I have a partial ly torn tendon, and am now fully com mitted to physical therapy and a speedy recovery. Let’s go!

Except no one told me how awful the first step in my healing journey — a cortisone injection — would be. “It’s just a shot,” they said. “You’ll be fine,” they said.

Not so! They blatantly lied to my un suspecting little face. And I know this because the procedure is done in a spe cial room awash in calming neutrals and precious pet photos. As if staring at 20 dachshund puppies in bandanas could distract me from the ultrasound ma chine and tray of multiple large needles lurking in the corner. Hello! If you need adorable kittens, high-imagery guidance, and subcutaneous numbing medicine, it’s going to be bad.

And it was. Basically, I was viciously jabbed twice. In. The. Bone. Well, not exactly in the bone. Technically, I think she stuck me in a bursa sac, but wher ever, it was so intense and mentally disturbing that even my award-winning Lamaze breathing was caught off guard. Days later, I’m still experiencing PTSD, heebie-jeebies and gag reflexes when ever I think about it.

Apparently, though, I will begin to feel significant relief in the next week. My shoulder tendon won’t be healed, but I should be able to tolerate PT better and, hopefully, return to a more active life style soon. Let’s go!

Peace out.

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

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

“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”

— WILL ROGERS

Sightless sight-seeing experience

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I’m not a fan of bus tours. I’m suspicious of the accuracy of the information present ed. They could be making it all up.

HUMOR

A guide in Savannah, Ga., once informed us that slaves were ordered to whistle while bringing food from the kitchen to prevent them from tasting it en route. It turned out to be a silly urban myth … or rural, in this case. But that summer, my wife Mary Ellen had me whistling “Rain drops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” whenever I brought a sizzling steak in from the grill.

I asked Tom why we couldn’t actually drive up and see any of the houses. Tom explained that if we got any closer there would be a lot of gawking by all of us, mak ing the stars feel uncomfortable.

I paid $99.95 for each of our tickets. I want to gawk. Gawking is the whole idea.

I asked the guide if we could see the res idence of Buster Keaton, one of my comedy heroes, who died in 1966.

In fact, out of some 18 celebrity homes we pulled up to, the closest we got to seeing anything of interest were the back-alley garage doors of Lucille Ball’s home.

– DICK WOLFSIE

“Who is Buster Keaton?” asked a young the lady in the front of the bus.

“He was a si lent movie star,” I responded.

“How could he make a movie if he didn’t talk?”

We vacationed in LA last week and sched uled a bus tour throughout the Hollywood Hills. I had envisioned huge mansions with humongous swimming pools, and a Tesla and Mercedes in every driveway. And, of course, there was the slim hope I might see George Clooney or Julia Roberts taking out their recycling.

Our first stop was Bette Midler’s place, but all we saw was an 8-foot-tall row of hedges hiding what the guide said was a majestic home. Next, we saw the opaque hedges that supposedly guarded the home of Eddie Murphy. Another colossal line of hedges impeded the view of Jim Carrey’s mansion. Evergreens prevented us from seeing Sharon Stone’s home. The one-time homes of Henry Fonda, Gene Kelly and Au drey Hepburn were all behind giant hedges. In fact, out of some 18 celebrity homes we pulled up to, the closest we got to seeing anything of interest were the back-alley garage doors of Lucille Ball’s home.

I tried to explain this to her as we were about to pull up to the gate. The guard ap proached our bus.

“We’re looking for Buster Keaton’s house,” I said.

“I’m sorry,” he responded, “I’m not al lowed to reveal who lives here.”

“I don’t care who lives here now,” I said. “But did Buster Keaton once live here?”

The guard stared at me, expressionless. Not a word. I don’t think he knew who Bust er Keaton was, either, but he was doing a great impression of the master.

At Paramount Studios, Mary Ellen asked me if I thought we’d see any big stars walk ing around. I told her we might, or we might not.

I was hedging my bet.

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

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Brain cancer survivor completes inspirational ride

By Chris Bavender news@currentinfishers.com

A Carmel doctor and brain cancer survi vor took to the road for the 100-mile Tour de Komen bike ride this month in an effort to inspire others with physical challenges to get active to help in their recovery and in support of two family friends who battled breast cancer.

GIVING BACK

Dr. Doug Metz was diagnosed in 1996 at age 39 with an acoustic neuroma brain tumor.

“The diagnosis of a 5-centimeter acous tic neuroma tumor and seeing the MRI was scary and discouraging. Surgery that was needed to treat me was emotionally devastating,” Metz said. “I learned that the surgery would save my life and could cure me of the tumor but would leave me with a variety of possible permanent disabilities.”

After the surgery, Metz struggled with balance issues and had to learn to walk again. He also became permanently deaf in his left ear, had vision impairment because of dry eye syndrome and was left with a permanent facial deformity caused by nerve damage.

“Some days I felt like I was moving for ward in a heavy fog, trying to grasp it all, but knowing I needed to keep moving,” Metz said. “Just like in cycling, you must keep moving or you will fall over.”

A chance meeting with another brain tumor patient at a conference in Dallas six months after his surgery was important to his recovery, Metz said.

“While at the conference, listening as other patients with the same issues dis cussed them, a very kind lady from Texas said to me, ‘You can learn how to live life in a slightly smaller box,’” Metz said. “At that time, it was very encouraging and empow ering because it gave me a concept to focus on: a ‘smaller box’ still gave me opportuni ties to live. I was alive and could learn to live with my disabilities.”

Active in road biking, rock climbing, swimming and skating before his diagnosis, Metz focused his efforts on getting some function back so he could be reengaged with family activities and return to work duties as chief health services officer and executive vice president at American Spe ciality Health. His wife, Ruth, saw informa tion about the Tour de Komen ride, and Metz

was impressed with the focus on research to find better treatments.

Getting ready for the ride, which began in Fishers and ended in Terre Haute, took some work.

“At age 65, getting in shape and stay ing in physical condition doesn’t happen overnight,” he said. “I need to take special precautions to be sure I am safe when rid ing, such as riding on the outside edge of a group (when riding in a group); riding with the group on my right side so I can hear if someone is passing me; riding on hard pavement, never on gravel or paths, and never riding when it’s dark or slippery, such as after a rain while roads are wet.”

Encouragement of others helped along the route.

“I was having a very successful ride and keeping up with the other riders when I came upon a few hills that were hard. One of the other riders saw I was struggling and came alongside to offer encouragement and to help pace me up the hill,” Metz said.

The same, Metz said, was true in over coming many negative and difficult times climbing the hills of brain tumor recovery. It’s become a message he wants to pass along to others.

“Accepting a new reality and pushing through it with all available tools and sup porters makes crossing the recovery finish line possible,” Metz said.

The ride was founded by Westfield res ident Kyle Vannoni, who lost his mother to breast cancer. The event raises funds to benefit the Susan G. Komen nonprofit, which raises funds to support breast can cer patients and find a cure.

Learn more at tourdekomen.org.

Welcome, William Snyder, DO

Noblesville Family Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. William Snyder to the team. Dr. Snyder prioritizes having strong doctor-patient relationships with everyone he treats. Due to the often complex nature of medicine, he strives to advocate for his patients so they feel empowered and informed when they make decisions about their health. Dr. Snyder attended medical school at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board-certified in family medicine.

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy the outdoors, driving all-terrain vehicles and spending time with my family.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Snyder, call 317.773.0002 or visit riverview.org.

Dr. Doug Metz recently completed the 100-mile Tour de Komen bike ride. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Doug Metz)

volunteer

Riverview Health is looking for volunteers to join its great team. Some of the many volunteer service areas include patient transport, guest services and the gift shop. Shifts are available in the morning or afternoon, at least one day per week, Monday-Friday.

If you’re interested in volunteering at Riverview Health in Noblesville or Westfield, please contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Melinda Nash, at 317.776.7236 or mnash@riverview.org. You can also scan the QR code to download an application.

Mindful Pieces opens

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

For Fishers resident Camille Harris, the dream of opening her own therapy center for children on the autism spectrum is now reality. Mindful Pieces Behavior Ther apy at 11903 East Welland St. in Indianapolis began accepting clients Sept. 6 for its be havioral therapy practices.

NEW BIZ

Harris’ lifelong dream came to fruition through her dedication and specialization in her studies at Indiana University, where she graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Sci ence in Speech and Hearing. She then went on to complete a Master of Science in Ap plied Behavior Analysis and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The certifications allowed her to earn the specific credentials needed to officially open her therapy center.

Harris opened Mindful Pieces with her business partner and fellow BCBA Jasmine Smith, who is also a Board Certified Behav ior Analyst. Together, they set out to use their expertise and talents to support autis tic children in the greater Indianapolis area.

“Jasmine and I have been in the field of ABA for about 8 years,” Harris said. “We always worked for other facilities, and we saw the need for intimate, compassionate care for patients. We have a passion for client-centered care. We teach the kiddos the skills they need to be in school and suc cessful in their communities. It’s a passion for us.”

The practice seeks to aid clients in nav igating life through positive change and therapy, which means that the therapy services offered to Mindful Pieces clients stems from understanding the science of learning and behavior to best help those with special needs, Harris said. The inter personal therapy focuses on the child and rehabilitates them in a way that focuses on “compassionate care,” something Harris believes may be missing from other behav ior therapy centers.

Mindful Pieces Behavior Therapy is ac cepting new patients. There is no waitlist, and the center is credentialed with most major insurances. For more, call Harris at 317-400-9208 or visit the center’s website, mindfulpiecesaba.wixsite.com.

Old Major Market celebrates National Sausage Month

By Edward Redd news@youarecurrent.com

National Sausage Month is a celebration of all things Americans love about sausage. Old Major Market, a food produc tion company at 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 107, in Indianapolis, specializes in producing artisanal sausage and bacon. Throughout October, Old Major Market is offering a handful of seasonal sausages like pumpkin-spiced bacon, beer bratwurst and a traditional French sausage called Toulouse.

“It’s difficult to do all the things that you do at a butcher shop online,” LaFay said. “I thought we’ll do sausage and bacon be cause it’s a way we can put our thumbprint on it.”

FOOD

Old Major Market has more than 60 differ ent sausage flavors and more than 25 dif ferent bacon flavors. All products are from local Indiana farmers that implement sus tainable farming practices and raise their animals without antibiotics or hormones.

Owner Mark LaFay, has operated the busi ness for nearly seven years. Originally, he wanted to start an artisanal butcher shop. He said he liked the idea of having a neigh borhood market but ultimately decided he didn’t want a traditional market.

Working with sausage and bacon allows LaFay to create unique recipes ranging from original homemade to traditional regional recipes that he researches and learns how to replicate in his own way.

The company ships to anywhere in the lower 48 states. Local pickup locations are Tasteful Times, 11677 Olio Rd, Fishers, and the production facility on Millersville Road. The company offers meals ready to heat as well.

“We have a weekly program called ‘Dinner for Two.’ The menu rotates weekly,” LaFay said.

The menu is posted every Friday. Cus tomers can preorder the meals to be picked up between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

Everything is sold through the compa ny’s website at oldmajormarket.com/ and a third-party website at marketwagon.com/.

Chamber hosting presentation in Fishers — The No blesville Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation Oct. 28 featuring Christina Collins, who serves as ex ecutive director of Career Link at Ivy Tech Community College. Collins will give a presentation, “Optimizing Your Workforce Engagement Strategies,” that is scheduled from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hamilton County Communi ty Foundation Collaboration Hub, 11810 Technology Dr., Fishers. Advance registration is required. For more, visit https://www.noblesvillechamber.com/events/details/ optimizing-your-workforce-engagement-strategies-4677.

Best & Brightest nominations ± Junior Achievement of Central Indiana is seeking nominations for its 19th annu al Indy’s Best and Brightest event, presented by KPMG

LLP. The event will honor 100 of central Indiana’s most outstanding young professionals, age 40 and younger, in 10 industry categories. Visit indysbestandbrightest.org through Nov. 4 to make a nomination.

Video game stock growth — The video game industry is booming. The global video game market is likely to double to $300 billion in revenue by 2025, according to tech research firm GlobalData, driven by the expansion of mobile-phone and online gaming. Also, there has been tremendous growth in games played by multiple players over the Internet, such as Fortnite, in which 100 players fight against one another for survival. Epic Games made more than a billion dollars in 2019 by selling optional virtual accessories such as character outfits. Investors

should focus on third-party video game publishers with a history of churning out blockbuster games for consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Their stocks can benefit no matter what platform gamers choose to play on or what business model prevails. Two attractive video game pub lishers now are:

• Activision Blizzard (ATVI) hits include World of War craft, which has had $9 billion in revenue since 2004. It partners with YouTube to stream live broadcasts of tournaments for games such as Overwatch and Call of Duty.

• Electronic Arts (EA) makes best-selling games such as the FIFA soccer series, Madden NFL and Battlefield

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Actress gets dream role in ATI production

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

When Sydney Howard saw “Violet” for the first time, she was touched.

“It was one of the most impactful theatrical expe riences I’ve had,” said Howard, who saw the show in 2019 while study ing in the U.K. “The whole message about a young woman learning how to say yes, how to be brave and reach self-actual ization was something I could connect with. I knew immediately I wanted to eventually do it ever since.”

Howard, based in New York City, will make her first appearance in the Indianap olis area as the title character in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Violet,” set for Oct. 28 to Nov. 13 at the Studio The ater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“She experienced an accident when she was 13 years old that left her with a horrible scar on her face,” Howard said. “It never healed properly. She has plans to go to see this televangelist, who she believes with all of her soul is going to heal her.”

The musical is set in 1964 in the South amid the Civil Rights Movement. For part of the show, Violet is on a bus traveling from a small town in North Carolina to Tulsa, Okla.

“The scar is treated as a metaphor that we all have things we wish we could change about ourselves,” Howard said. “These things that maybe we are insecure about keep us from becoming as brave and forthcoming in our life as we could be. That’s a journey everybody can connect with and that’s what drew me to it.”

Howard is on stage nearly the entire time, so there is a lot of line memorization.

“It’s a challenge, but it’s a challenge that I love,” she said.

Quincy Carman, a College Wood Elemen tary fourth-grader from Carmel, plays a young Violet. Carman, 10, learned about the audition from her vocal coach, Rebec ca McConnell. Carman started acting two

years ago. She has appeared in Jr. Civic shows “Frozen” and “The Little Mermaid.”

“I like that it’s the first show where I’m the only kid in it,” Carman said. “I feel like I can learn a lot.”

Carman said she loves Broadway.

“My friends like watch ing me perform and I like to perform,” she said. “It just makes me feel happy.”

Indianapolis resident Tiffany Gilliam, who portrays a music hall singer, has been in several Civic Theatre, Beef & Boards and Indiana Repertory Theatre shows.

“I heard about the show but didn’t really know the details of the show, so I did some homework,” Gilliam said. “Singing is my first love. I thought it fit the style of the show, fits with who I am and my gos pel upbringing, so it fit perfectly.”

The 11-person cast includes Judy Fitzger ald, one of ATI’s three co-founders.

Indianapolis resident Richard Roberts, who is on the IRT artistic staff, is directing.

“I looked at the show and I fell in love with it,” Roberts said. “It’s a beautiful

show. It’s an interesting challenge be cause half of the show takes place on a bus. For me to figure out how to stage that is very exciting.”

Roberts said 275 people auditioned from across the nation.

Maurice-Aime Green, from Las Vegas, performed some songs from the musi cal when he was at the  University of Ne vada, Las Vegas.

“I love the story, and Jeanine Tesori is one of my favorite musical theater com posers,” said Green, who plays one of the Army members on the bus. “The songs attracted me more than anything. The con tent of the show is very inspiring.”

Luke Weber, who graduated from Texas Tech and is based in New York, plays Mon ty. He was supposed to play the role in a college production but it was shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When I saw the job listing on Playbill, I sent in a monologue and a song,” Weber said. “Whenever I listen to the soundtrack of the show, I get goosebumps. Some shows can be predictable, but this show, you don’t know where it’s going to go.”

For more, visit atistage.org.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

“The Addams Family” runs through Nov. 20 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianap olis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘DECEPTION’

David Ranalli will present “Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE

Carmel Apprentice Theatre will present “The Addams Family,” a musical, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 13 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carm el. For more, visit thecat.biz.

‘THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ at 7 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

AARON LEWIS

Aaron Lewis will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

JON MCLAUGHLIN

Jon McLaughlin: Indiana 15th Anniversary Tour will stop at The Tarkington at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Midtown’s Got Talent announces winners

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The winners have been announced for Carmel’s Midtown’s Got Talent, which re cently staged its third annual music talent competition at Midtown Plaza.

The event ended Oct. 7. The winners were youth (age 10-13): 1. John Paul Pack, 2. Evan Burton and 3. Alex Selear, Azalia Davidson: teen (age 14-17): 1. Meg Iyer, 2. Teilah McClung and 3. Alyssa Fuhrman; adult (age 18-over): 1. Laura Adornato, 2. Michael Gallo and 3. Jess Wright.

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The cast of Actors Theatre of Indiana pauses during rehearsal. (Photo courtesy of ATI)

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Blues artist set to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Joanne Shaw Taylor hopes her second appearance in the Indianapolis area will be a bit warmer.

there doing it. After COVID-19, everything got shut down for so long.”

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“I played the Slip pery Noodle around 2010 in the dead of the winter,” she said.

The English blues artist will per form a concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I’m a blues guitarist, soul singer who writes pop songs,’ Taylor said. “It’s kind of a jumble.”

She will perform songs from her eighth studio album, “Nobody’s Fool,” produced by Joe Bonamassa, which will be released Oct. 28. The album includes “Just No Getting Over You (Dream Cruise),” which has already been released as a single.

She also will perform songs from “The Blues Album,” which was released in 2021, and some favorites.

“It’s nice to see the venues getting nicer and bigger,” Taylor said. “It’s nice to be out

Taylor was discovered by Dave Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, at age 16. Taylor had performed at a charity event because her mother had breast cancer. A friend of Stewart passed along a demo CD from the performance. Stewart invited her on the road with his supergroup at the time.

“It was one of those fateful things,” she said. “I do feel fortu nate, but the harder you work and the more you are out there, the more those opportunities seem to find you.”

Taylor said there are three or four songs she feels she always needs to perform.

“There are some you should play but you’ve played them every night for five years and you want to rest them for a little bit,” Taylor said. “It’s good to keep it fresh. If we are bored on stage, it’s not going to be transmitted to the audience.”

Some of the songs she usually performs are “Dyin’ To Know,” “Mud Honey” and “Going Home.”

For more, visit joanneshawtaylor.com. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

The Dark Soul created by Nick D. features Tito’s handmade vodka infused with activated charcoal, lime, coconut cream. For every Dark Soul sold, Tito’s will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to the National Humane Society and CHIP.

To see a video of this drink being mixed, scan this QR code.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Center’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office at the Palladium, call 317.843.3800 or visit atistage.org

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BEHIND BARS: DARK SOUL

Closing night film stirs emotions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Heartland International Film Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig is passionate about all the films his festival shows, but one in particular stood out this year.

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“‘The Whale’ means a lot to me on many levels, from the first time I saw the film a couple months ago to sharing it with a sold-out crowd on closing night (Oct. 16),” said Sor vig, a Carmel resident. “Indianapolis-born Brendan Fraser was here prior to COVID for an anniversary screening of ‘The Mummy’ and the parallels of seeing him transform both onscreen in his career-best perfor mance and offscreen as his career resurges to new heights has been touching. ‘The Whale’ is a powerful film with an especially impactful ending, and it was amazing being able to share that with our fans to close out the festival.”

All three major cash prizes were awarded to women directors at the Oct. 15 awards presentation. The top prize winners were

“Hidden Letters” from director Violet Du Feng and co-director Qing Zhao ($20,000 Documentary Feature Grand Prize); “Our Father, the Devil” from director Ellie Foumbi ($20,000 Narrative Feature Grand Prize); and “Wildcat” from directors Melissa Lesh and Trevor Frost ($5,000 Jim my Stewart Legacy Award).

“The B1G Story: George Taliaferro,” directed by Tucker Gragg and Kevin Weaver, won the Indiana Spotlight Award ($2,000 cash prize) and “The Best We’ve Got: The Carl Erskine Story,” directed by Ted Green, received the Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award.

The Overall Audience Choice Award went to “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game,” directed by Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg (USA).

“I received more compliments on the lineup and our variety of films this year than ever before from our in-person attendees,” Sorvig said. “Movie-going has changed dramatically with streaming and COVID, but response and interest remains high, which was encourag ing, both for in-person and streaming.”

For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

Where’s Amy?

Where’s Amy attends Heartland Film Festival events

Amy Pauszek is a photographer, award winning film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@ youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Heartland board member John Dewey (Lawrence) with daughter Brayton Dewey (Lawrence) and wife Kimberly Dewey (Lawrence) at the 31st annual Heartland International Film Festival’s Opening Night Film, the Cinemania cocktail party and Closing Night Awards Show and After Party. The festival ran October 6-16. Film buffs and fans had the opportunity to see films and meet filmmakers from all around the world. Be sure to check out Heartland’s mini-movie series showcasing holiday classics at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis (Dec. 1-2) and Theatre at the Fort (Dec.15-18) in Lawrence. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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Clearing up confusing words

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

job, that means the person is receiving an incredibly desirable job.

Visiting Lexington and Concord

Commentary by Don Knebel

As we return from Cape Cod, we stop at Lexington and Concord, Mass., sites of the first battles of the American Revolution.

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During the French and Indian War, the Massachusetts colonial militia, fighting alongside the British, obtained a supply of arms. At war’s end, it stashed the remaining weapons in Concord. On the eve ning of April 18, 1775, 700 British soldiers left Boston for Concord, seeking to eliminate the threat the weapons, which Britain also claimed to own, posed to them. Paul Revere and William Dawes then set out separate ly on horseback to warn the militia “the British are coming.” At 5 a.m. on April 19, a contingent of British troops arrived in Lex ington, where 77 militiamen, assembled at Buckman Tavern, came out and stood along Lexington Green. After someone, perhaps inadvertently, pulled a trigger, the British opened fire, killing eight militiamen and wounding nine, including Prince Eastabrook, a slave. The British forces continued the 7 miles to Concord, where they found most of the arms already moved. Encountering a large militia force at Concord’s North Bridge, the “Redcoats” retreated toward Boston. About 2,000 armed militiamen pursued them for 18 miles, shooting from behind trees and walls. Before the British troops reached safety, 73 had been killed and 174 wounded. The Massachusetts militia suffered 90 casu alties. The American Revolution had begun.

Today, a famous statue on Lexington Green honors the Lexington militia, includ ing the so-called “Minutemen,” prepared to fight on a minute’s notice. Across the street is Buckman Tavern, now a museum, and a marker remembering Eastabrook. An obe

lisk erected in 1836 at the site of Concord’s North Bridge was dedicated with a reading of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem celebrating the “embattled farmers” “who fired the shot heard ‘round the world.” The nearby Minute Man National Historic Park features an ani mated retelling of that event.

GRAMMAR GUY

I’ve been keeping a list of words I hear that perplex and puzzle even the smartest word nerds out there. Today, I’d like to clear up some of the confusion with some quick-hitting didactic disambiguations.

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of mus tard. A few years ago, I almost started a mustard review podcast. A few weeks ago, I heard someone say, “That won’t cut the mustard.” Certainly, the person meant “pass muster,” right? After all, “pass muster” means “to gain approval or accep tance.” As it turns out, “cut mustard” is a term that means “to reach or surpass the desired standard or performance.” So, the two terms not only sound alike but have similar meanings. Hopefully that delinea tion cuts the mustard for you.

Is someone “plum” or “plumb” out of luck? The standard phrase is “plumb out of luck,” which means “completely out of luck.” One of the definitions of “plumb” is “completely/squarely/utterly.” When someone gets a “plum” appointment or

Have you ever heard the phrase “wish ful thinking”? Or is it “wistful thinking”? This made me think about the term. The correct phrase is “wishful” thinking, which is when a person is thinking of the way he wishes or wants them to be, even when that is unrealistic or overly idealistic. “Wistful” means “full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy.” So, I suppose you could think “wistfully,” but the common vernacular phrase is “wishful thinking.”

In case you’re wondering, you “broach” — not “breach” — the subject. This is a confusing one. Breach means “to break open,” so it kind of makes sense to “break open the subject.” However, broach means “to bring up or suggest for the first time.”

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

Buckman Tavern in Lexington, Mass. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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

Minuteman statue on Lexington Green.

Prince Eastabrook marker in Lexington, Mass.

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