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Petition filed objecting to Lawrence 2025 budget
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A group of Lawrence residents has submitted a formal petition objecting to the City of Lawrence’s proposed 2025 budget, claiming “fiscal mismanagement, lack of transparency and questionable priorities.”
GOVERNMENT
One of the petition organizers is Matt Huckleby, the Lawrence Township Republican Party chair. In a phone interview, he said some of the petitioners became concerned about the city’s finances when issues were raised during recent Lawrence Common Council meetings.
“A group of us, sort of collectively, started paying a little closer attention to some of this stuff,” he said. “And we were really, really concerned — just the lack of transparency in the financial process.”
He said they drafted the petition soon after a Sept. 18 public hearing on the 2025 budget, which was added to the Common Council agenda Sept. 17. The petition states the city didn’t provide adequate notice to residents and that details about the budget itself weren’t publicly available until after the public hearing.
Huckleby said the city appears to have followed the letter of the law by posting the hearing and state-required budget information on the state Gateway portal.
“But you know, we’ve had a long history in Lawrence of mayors who have gone above and beyond that and produce very clear budget books that are released publicly well in advance of any public engagement, public forum, to give citizens and taxpayers an opportunity to look into what’s there and make assessments about, is this the right thing for the future of our city and then, if not, to weigh in appropriately,” he said.
The petitioners also object to budgeted expenses for the mayor’s office in 2025, which total $1.3 million — a $632,000 increase over 2024. The increase includes additional salary and travel costs. Huckleby said petitioners also are concerned about some expenses that appear to have been removed, including fuel costs for police vehicles.
“It may very well be that they’re planning to pay that out of different funds,” he said. “But that’s just not transparent and it feels to me like moving numbers around to make an unbalanced budget appear to be balanced.”
Another objection in the petition is an apparent increase in Lawrence property tax rates. Huckleby shared documents that show the city’s tax rate in 2024 has been .6988 cents per $100 assessed value and the submitted 2025 budget calls for a rate of .8058.
Huckleby said he and other petitioners
DISPATCHES
Blessing Basket campaign begins — A local businesswoman is organizing a Blessing Basket campaign to help families in need have a happy Thanksgiving. Blessing baskets are laundry baskets filled with non-perishable ingredients for a family to make into a Thanksgiving meal. Realtor Jennifer Rice partnered with Lawrence Township Schools for this year’s campaign, with a goal of 100 baskets that can be dropped off Nov. 20 at Lawrence North High School parking lot. To sign up, visit. bit.ly/3Bmip5o.
Classical concert — Christ Presbyterian Church of McCordsville will host Grace & Peace through Music, a classical music concert, starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at 7879 N. 700 W., McCordsville. The concert will feature Wally Wilson and Ramona Dale on violin, Claire Kang on piano and singing by Christa Welty-Salgado. A reception will follow in the church multipurpose room.
‘Hauntumn’ at the park — Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is hosting “Hauntumn at Fort Harrison State park” from 4 to 7:30
would like city officials to take a closer look at the proposed budget, be transparent in the process and make adjustments to reduce costs.
“Frankly, I don’t believe that the mayor’s office needs to have a $300,000 increase in salaries for staff and, I think it was $74,000 for consultants,” he said. “It’s just unheard of. I would hope that the council would take a good hard look at the numbers there and ask some tough questions and come to a resolution that’s fair and reasonable and allows the city to do their job, but in a way that is fiscally responsible and is appropriate for the taxpayers of Lawrence.”
The budget timeline is tight and Huckleby agreed it would be a challenge, but he said if the council is willing to do the work, it could make the changes by the Nov. 1 deadline.
In response to a request for comment, Mayor Deb Whitfield’s office provided the following statement via email: “Mayor Whitfield received the taxpayer petition Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 25) and is looking into the concerns raised. The administration stands ready to provide all necessary information to the Lawrence Common Council in response to the petition.”
For a detailed look at the 2025 proposed budget, visit cityoflawrence.org/ financial/2025/2025-proposed-budget.
p.m. Oct. 19. The event will include a trunkor-treat opportunity, pumpkin and Halloween decorating, storytelling and a haunted zombie reenactment.
Comedy show scheduled — Lawrence North High School choirs will host a comedy show set for 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the school auditorium, 7802 Hague Rd. The show will feature headliner Jamahl Keyes with guests Jeff Goltz, Elijah Neveles and Brent Terhune. For more, visit lawrencenorthchoirs.org.
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Council committee forwards 2025 budget
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Although there were some caveats and unanswered questions, the Lawrence Common Council voted 8-1 during a Sept. 25 Committee of the Whole meeting to forward the proposed City of Lawrence 2025 budget to the Oct. 16 regular council meeting for approval.
GOVERNMENT
Councilor Rick Wells (D-District 2) was the only no vote.
The budget was presented during the council’s regular Sept. 18 meeting and was referred to the committee for review. The committee also reviewed proposed budget transfers between funds and recommended approval, but didn’t act on proposals related to salary increases for city staff and elected officials.
An ordinance that calls for appropriating funds from city reserves to balance the 2024 budget was not reviewed, although it was on the committee agenda. According to that proposal, the city needs $237,500 for “other services and charges” and $200,000 to cover pensions.
Some questions regarding the 2025 spending plan that council members asked Controller Humphrey Nagila during the committee meeting related to blank spaces in the proposed budget for certain expenses, such as capital improvement projects and fuel for police vehicles. Nagila told the council that those items will be paid through what remains of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds — which had to be encumbered by the end of 2024 but could be spent through the end of 2025 — and through General Obligation bonds.
Those expenses will go back to the general fund in 2026.
Councilor Lisa Chavis (D-at-large) said she needs more details.
“In order for us to have a full picture of how much money, by fund, we need to see the numbers behind the dashes,” she said. “It doesn’t mean anything to us if we don’t have the numbers. I understand that’s where you’re taking the money from, but I would request an accounting of the dashes and where it’s coming from, whether the GO bond or the ARPA funds.”
Nagila said he would send that information to the council in an email by Sept. 27.
Current submitted a public records request for copies of any emails Nagila sent to the council answering questions raised during the Sept. 25 meeting. At deadline for this news report, the city had not provided the emails.
Other concerns raised by council members included reduced projected overtime costs for the police and fire departments. Nagila said the budget assumes the departments will be fully staffed in 2025. If that doesn’t happen and they need more overtime, he said he would come back to the council for an additional appropriation.
Chavis said she preferred having adequate overtime budgeted up front.
“I don’t want you to have to come back to us, because really that should not be part of our plan,” she said. If they don’t have enough overtime budgeted in 2025, we need to figure out how to right-size that.”
The city’s police and fire chiefs told the committee that they felt the budgeted overtime would be adequate.
The city’s budget can be viewed online at cityoflawrence.org/ financial/2025/2025-proposed-budget.
DISPATCHES
Food festival in Indianapolis – The Chicken & Beer Festival returns for the fourth year to University Park in Indianapolis from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19. The festival features 50 local food and craft beer vendors. By blending cuisines from Filipino, Venezuelan, Indian and American comfort food vendors with local breweries, the festival creates a space that fosters inclusion and celebrates the power of food to bring communities together. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for VIP entry. Purchase tickets at chickenandbeerindy.com.
Water main flushing — The City of Lawrence Utilities will be flushing water mains during normal business hours through Oct. 18. Some customers may experience a temporary discoloration of their water and/or a low water pressure condition. If this occurs, the customer should run a medium stream of cold water until the water clears. Do not run hot water or wash clothes until the water clears up. For more, contact City of Lawrence Utilities at (317) 542-0511.
Board delays budget vote
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Lawrence Storm Water Board reviewed its portion of the proposed 2025 municipal budget during a special meeting Sept. 26, but most of the board members’ budget questions were not answered because the city controller did not attend.
GOVERNMENT
Public Works Director Chris Wilburn said many of the changes to the budget were made without his participation. The changes include a $1.3 million cut to repairs and maintenance, along with reductions of about $330,000 for engineering, $30,000 for general consulting and about $67,000 for “other” expenses.
Wilburn told the board that he didn’t know why specific changes were made.
“These modifications were made by the controller,” Wilburn said. “It would probably be a question better suited for the controller. I know that seems to be the theme, but that’s probably where we are here this evening.”
Wilburn confirmed that the city’s storm-
water fund is funded through fees and those fees are designated specifically for stormwater projects.
The board tabled voting on the budget until a future meeting, with the understanding that the controller would be present to answer questions.
There were a few 2025 budget line items that showed increases. Legal fees, for example, jumped from $5,000 to $100,000. Wilburn noted that there could be legal action in the coming year related to the ongoing Brookside Park stormsewer replacement project.
In a related matter, the board approved a motion to increase inspection services for that project by about $81,000.
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City of Lawrence stormwater projects are paid for through resident fees. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)
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Chamber networking — The Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce has regular networking events scheduled during the month of October. They include Chew on This, starting at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at The Garrison, featuring speakers Kimble Richardson and Dr. April Krowel discussing mental health and psychologically healthy workplaces; and Chamber After Hours from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Stock Yards Bank & Trust, 6840 Lake Plaza Dr. To register for these events, visit greaterlawrencechamber.org.
Gospel stage play — “When He Pulls the Covers,” a Gospel stage play presented by The Midwest Creative Collective and The Uncut Diamond, is set for Oct. 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave. For more, visit www.artsforlawrence.org.
Trunk or Treat — A festive afternoon of fun and learning, designed to bring together families with special-needs kids and the community organizations that serve them, is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Ascension St. Vincent, 13861 Olio Rd., Fishers. This free event is open to the public. Activities will include trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, face painting, food venders, a live DJ, safety and nutritional education, games, a costume contest, and visits from Colts and Pacer players.
IPL hosts rhymes challenge — The Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee is hosting its annual Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge, open to students in grades 6-12. IPL has two branches in Lawrence. The challenge is an opportunity for young people to express themselves through poetry, rap or spoken word. The deadline for entry into the 2024 Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is Oct. 31. Every student who submits work will receive a gift card, and 10 students will be selected to present their pieces at the Fall Fest/Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge event on Nov. 16. For more, visit spirit.indypl.org/slammin.
Free smoke detectors — The City of Lawrence Fire Department, in partnership with Koorsen Fire Protection, is offering free smoke detectors to households that don’t currently have one, while supplies last. After a request is received, the LFD Fire Marshal’s office will get in touch to arrange a convenient delivery time. To apply, visit cityoflawrence.org/ smoke-detector-request.
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DIA LATINO DE LAWRENCE
Heavy wind and rain meant the annual Día Latino de Lawrence festival Sept. 28 moved indoors to the Lawrence Education & Community Center on Sunnyside Road. The annual event features cultural performances, community vendors and local organizations. All proceeds benefit Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township Latino Cultural Performing Arts Programming. (Photos courtesy of MSDLT)
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A Fishers business is among six Indiana restaurants participating in the Indiana Humanities “Chew on This” program, which invites Hoosiers across the state to dig into local food and engage in conversation.
During the Oct. 17 event, conversations about how food plays a role in creating community will take place at participating restaurants, including Thai Villa Cuisine in Fishers, encouraging Hoosiers to have insightful dinner discussions.
The event is a part of an Indiana
Gouveia, director of engagement at Indiana Humanities. “Our hope is that guests leave the dinners feeling connected and that they continue to think about and use their recipes for community long after they’ve left.”
Lawrence Trades District plans progressing
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Lawrence is moving forward with plans to acquire property for a trades district off Pendleton Pike near Franklin Road, with two appraisals approved Sept. 26 by the Lawrence Redevelopment Commission.
DEVELOPMENT
The commission voted unanimously in favor of appraisals for 9347 and 9215 Pendleton Pike, and up to $5,000 for other appraisals that have not yet been identified.
Economic Development Director Keith Johnson said appraisals generally cost
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The planned City of Lawrence Trades District is a primarily commercial and industrial area east of I-465 to Franklin Road, in between the CSX railroad tracks and Pendleton Pike. (Photo courtesy of the City of Lawrence)
“Chew on This” is an Indiana Humanities program that encourages conversation over dinner. (Photo courtesy of JTPR)
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Demand for new homes remains strong
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Permits for new homes increased by 20 percent in August 2024 over 2023, according to a report from the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
REAL ESTATE
The City of Westfield continues to outpace other Hamilton County municipalities with new home permits at a rate of two- to five-times more than its counterparts.
Total new home permits issued in August include:
• Westfield — 128
• Noblesville — 56
• Fishers — 22
• Carmel/Clay — 21
• Zionsville -— 22
• Whitestown — 45
• Lawrence — 5
• Indianapolis — 238
The breakdown of permits shows the housing market remains robust, driven by strong demand for new homes.
“The recent permit increases in central Indiana signal a healthy housing market,” BAGI CEO Steve Lains stated. “Although home prices remain high, inflationary pressures are easing and that’s a positive sign for builders and buyers. Interest rates are higher than many would prefer even amidst this recent decrease, but with inflation being tamed, we expect to see a stable, resilient housing market moving forward.”
According to BAGI, housing prices in central Indiana remain steady, reflecting the nationwide trend of persistent demand outpacing supply. In September, the Federal Reserve dropped interest rates by a halfpoint. BAGI anticipates that decrease will encourage some homeowners to dive back into the market.
The limited supply of existing homes continues to drive the demand for new construction.
“Many homeowners remain locked into low mortgage rates, reducing available inventory. This has created a need for new homes, which is why construction continues to surge in Central Indiana,” Lains stated.
The latest permit breakdown report can be viewed at BAGI.com/Permits.
TRAVEL
Metropolitan airport in Fishers expands to meet demand
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport off Allisonville Road in Fishers has seen increasing demand from corporate customers who have business in the northern suburbs and prefer to land somewhere a little more convenient than the main airport south of Speedway.
To help meet that demand, airport operator Tom Wood Aviation recently completed construction on a new hangar dedicated to corporate customers. General Manager Tom McCord said the hangar is 12,000 square feet and is large enough to fit planes up to 26-feet tall.
“This is the first new hangar built on this airport in over 20 years,” he said. “So, it’s good to see some growth at the airport. And you know, we’re getting two new instrument-landing approach systems this coming winter and hoping that one day we can get a runway extension. But even without that, right now there’s still a need for corporate airplane hangar space.”
McCord said the airport sees small,
midsize and super-midsize jets, but until a runway extension is complete, it can’t accommodate the largest corporate jets. The new hangar can fit pretty much any of the planes that land at the airport, 9913 Willow View Rd.
“We didn’t want to build something and then have it be too small right off the bat,” he said. “We didn’t overbuild, but it certainly can accommodate a lot of different airplanes that use the metropolitan airport.”
McCord said the airport’s typical corporate customers travel to do business in Fishers or Carmel.
“They can land here (and) be more efficient,” he said. “(It’s) way less time consuming than dealing with (Indianapolis International Airport) and all the traffic that you have to deal with out there and then having to drive across town. So, the strategic location of this airport is fantastic for the north side.”
Depending on the size of the jets, the new hangar can fit between three to 10 planes at a time. Hangars offer protection and security for the planes, McCord said, just like parking a car in a garage rather
than in the driveway.
There is demand, too. McCord said Tom Wood Aviation already is building a list of reservations.
In another hangar a few minutes’ walk away, a large corporate jet was parked in the middle of several historic aircraft the
company has preserved, including World War II fighters. McCord said that hangar is used for employee events and community fundraisers.
The airport itself has a long history. McCord said it was built in the mid-1950s as a private airport before it became part of the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Tom Wood Aviation has been the fixed-base operator since 2011.
“We’re a maintenance service center… we’re fuel sales, flight school — we’ve got 13 airplanes in our flight school,” he said.
“We do aircraft sales, private jet charters and some management of airplanes for people that use it for their business or personal.”
McCord said private airplane travel has grown since the company took over operations.
“I think once you’ve had a bad experience on the airlines, if you can justify the private travel expense, most people don’t want to go back to the airlines,” he said. “So, having that opportunity, plus the time savings of being this close to your home or your business with a smaller satellite airport, is a really big edge.”
The new corporate hangar at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers provides about 12,000 square feet to meet growing demand. (Photo courtesy of Tom Wood Aviation)
Greyhounds senior golfer cards most consistent season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School senior Sophie Mock is headed to the University of California/ Berkeley to play lacrosse, but she still managed to have her best golf season.
“Sophie has become a more consistent player over her high school career,” Greyhounds girls golf coach Kelly Kluesner said. “Her ball striking has improved but overall, her course management and course strategy have improved the most. She is an incredible athlete with so much raw talent, she has really just had to work on fine-tuning her game.”
Kluesner said Mock’s mental toughness has always been a strong asset.
“She has led the team by example, offering support through her past experiences and runs practices with different drills and fun contests,” Kluesner said. “She is a natural leader, a hard one to replace.”
Mock was low scorer for the Greyhounds with a 77 in the IHSAA Regional Sept. 28 at Battle Ground Golf Club near Lafayette. Carmel finished third in the regional to qualify for the IHSAA State Finals, which
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was scheduled for Oct. 4-5 at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. Mock placed third with a 72 in the Sept. 23 sectional at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville.
Mock agreed with her coach that consistency has been key,
“I definitely had the most improvement in course management, which has reflected in my scoring,” Mock said. “Trying to avoid big numbers by playing smart has
helped my game immensely.”
Mock finished tied for 10th in the state individual standings in 2022 and tied for 22nd in 2023.
The Greyhounds repeated as the state
golf champions in 2023. Then Carmel captured the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association 2A state title this spring.
“Winning both state titles in golf and lacrosse my junior year is a memory I will cherish the rest of my life,” Mock said. “It was always my dream to win state titles in both sports, and to be able to accomplish that meant the world to me.”
Mock said the 10th-ranked Greyhounds didn’t score as well as the previous two seasons because they lost three top players to graduation from last year’s team.
“But the team has demonstrated a high amount of work ethic and an ability to deal with adversity this season,” she said.
Mock, who was named all-state in golf as a sophomore, was named USA Lacrosse All-American last season.
“It can be very difficult juggling two very demanding sports; however, both of my coaches have been incredibly supportive of my goals which has made managing both golf and lacrosse much easier,” said Mock, who started playing both sports in sixth grade.
Mock said she plans to major in business or economics in college.
Carmel High School senior Sophie Mock is a two-sport standout. (Photo courtesy of Mike Navarro/Live Action Sports)
COMMUNITY
DISPATCHES
Werewolf of Lawrence plans return — Former Lawrence resident Ryan Nooe is planning to return on Halloween for his annual werewolf-clad romp through his old neighborhood. He also will be at the Irvington Halloween Festival, irvingtonhalloween.com, set for Oct 19-26 at 5700 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Nooe also started a Facebook page, The Werewolf of Lawrence.
Community grill installed — The City of Lawrence recently installed an outdoor community grill at Lawrence Civic Plaza, along with a selection of outdoor games including dominos, checkers, Connect Four and corn hole. The grill and games are at Otis Avenue and Wheeler Road.
Special Olympics seeks coaches — Special Olympics Indiana is seeking volunteers to join its Campaign for Coaches program and help empower athletes with intellectual disabilities to achieve success on and off the field. The program offers comprehensive training to equip volunteer coaches with the skills needed to make a lasting impact in the lives of these athletes. The nonprofit is searching for coaches to serve throughout the state. For more information or to volunteer, visit soindiana.org/BeOurCoach.
ReadUP volunteers needed — United Way of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers for its ReadUP program, a literacy initiative that sends volunteers into elementary schools to read with third-graders who are behind on their reading skills. Registration is open for those interested in volunteering for the coming school year. United Way is looking to recruit 350 volunteers in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties. For more, visit uwci.org/readup.
Legislative internships available — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring semester college internships in communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices for the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Interns earn a $900 biweekly stipend. The full-time positions typically begin with an orientation in late December or early January, concluding at the end of the legislative session in April 2025. For more and to apply, visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans. com/Intern.
COVER STORY
GIFT OF WRITING
Geist-area author draws inspiration from history and real people
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Author Denisa Hanania’s books have very different topics, but a similar theme runs through all of them.
“A lot of books focus on either making someone up entirely or someone really famous,” she said. “My heart goes to the people that aren’t famous, but they’re still worthy — we can learn a lot from them. I choose people that the rest of the world is going to be better off knowing this person, but they’re not going to get the chance. So, I’m going to give them that chance.”
On the comfortable front porch of her Geist-area home, Hanania leafed through her newest book, “The Secret of the Brownie Lady,” a children’s picture book with colorful illustrations and a positive message about the power of generosity — and delicious baked goods. She said she would love for families to read it together and consider how they can make a difference.
“What’s something that you like to do and how can it be done for someone else?” Hanania said as a suggestion of what a family could discuss. “For a family of all ages to read that together and then talk about it and say, ‘OK, you’re good at this. You’re good at that.’ And for the parents to be thinking in terms of, ‘Hey, I do this. How could that go beyond just meeting my own need or my own family’s need?’”
Keeping with her tradition, the Brownie Lady character is based on a real person.
“She’s actually my aunt and … she makes the best brownies in our family,” Hanania said. “Every time we have something, she’ll cook. She may cook the whole meal, pretty much, but she always makes sure there’s brownies. People started asking, ‘Oh, could you do the brownies for this fundraiser? Could you do them for this?’ And we would all say, ‘What is it about her brownies?’ Because everybody in the family has tried to mimic them and we can’t imitate them. I think what it comes down to is just, when she’s giving it to you, you feel so special, you feel so loved.”
Although she can’t make brownies that match her aunt’s, Hanania has her own talent — words.
“What goes through my mind with every book is, how much good can I do out of this?” she said. “This needs to be more than a story. How can I give my reader a gift?”
Hanania is a Christian and said that while her faith informs everything she does, she doesn’t consider herself a Christian author. She’s an author who is Christian and she wants her books to add goodness to the world.
Hanania has written stories ever since she was a kid. She said she feels more comfortable communicating through writ-
ing, and telling stories helps her make sense out of life and understand people’s motivations. While her most recent book is for children, she writes for all ages.
“For instance, one of the books I did called ‘The Traveling Cabin’ is the story of Bob Hesson, here in Indiana,” she said. “His family were some of the first people … in Indianapolis. In fact, their land was where the State Fair now is.”
When Bob was a teenager, he told his grandfather he wanted to build a shack for a clubhouse, but his grandfather told him they would build a real cabin from start to
SCHOOL READINGS AND INCLUSIVITY
Author Denisa Hanania said she is happy to visit schools to read her children’s books out loud to kids. One of her picture books, “Me and THAT BABY,” is about a young child who just got a new sibling and is dealing with feelings that a lot of young kids experience.
She also makes sure her picture books show children of different backgrounds and abilities, such as a young man who has a small hand due to a
birth condition and a girl with Down’s syndrome who doesn’t have hair. “I want lots of kids to look at these pictures and say, ‘OK, that’s me,’” she said. “As I’ve talked to different people, I have found out how important it is to them individually and I’ve made it a point to always include more diversity in the book, not as a political statement, but just going back to that idea — how much good can I do?”
finish, including cutting down the trees. After some trial and error, they managed to build a cabin that’s lasted through many years and locations.
“The cabin, at different times, was moved,” she said. “It was in four locations and it still exists. It’s (now) on Fall Creek.” Readers can get invested in her stories. Hanania said she had one reader mad at her because a certain plot didn’t end happily for the characters. Another of her books, “A Talent to Deceive,” is a mystery with a scene that takes place in southern Indiana. Hanania said she was giving a talk at a library and a woman from that part of the state asked her about the driving route she had described in the book.
“I said, ‘Did I not get something correct?’ And she said, ‘Well.’” Hanania said. “And her daughter was sitting beside her, and she said, ‘You didn’t take the route she would have taken.’”
Hanania’s books are available on Amazon.
ON THE COVER: Author Denisa Hanania looks through her latest children’s book, “The Secret of the Brownie Lady,” on the front porch of her Geist home. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
“Me & THAT BABY” is an earlier children’s book by Geist-area author Denisa Hanania. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
Author Denisa Hanania says she draws inspiration for her characters from real people.
Comedic moms bring show to the Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley try to find humor in the most trying moments of motherhood. The comedians will present their “#IMOMSOHARD: Ladies Night” show at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It’s the fourth national tour for the friends.
PERFORMANCE
“It’s a two-person standup tour,” Hensley said. “Jen and I just hit all the topics that resonate with women and moms. We talk about stuff that would normally make us cry. We try to make it funny, so everyone feels a little better about the hard stuff.”
The friends began by producing videos online, which built a following.
“When we started, we had babies at home. They were like little, tiny people, and that provided its own material,” Hensley said. “Now, we have these teens and tweens and we have all new material to write about. It’s evolved over the course of the four tours.”
The comedians’ web-series, “#IMOMSOHARD,” started out in 2016.
“Our first video, Jen forgot her daughter’s name and that’s when the videos took off,” Hensley said. “It was a lightning strike in the right direction, ‘Oh, wow. Women like this.’ They like seeing our friendship and what we have to say. We’re not trying to teach them anything or try to show them how to do anything better. We did really sexy videos about hemorrhoids, body hair and the coup de grace we did was our swimsuit video. That one went globally viral and did not garner one modeling contract.”
From there, Hensley said the act became a television pilot, a bestselling book, a children’s book, a podcast and a wine line.
“It’s just been this boulder rolling downhill that we’ve been really happy to be a part of,” Hensley said.
After the series took off, Hensley and Smedley realized they needed to have a
live comedy tour.
“We had to go see these women that are commenting on (us) and see them face to face,” Hensley said. “Jen and I are both comedians. We were like, ‘Let’s put this on the stage in front of thousands of women,’ and it’s been a blast.”
Hensley and Smedley grew up in Nebraska but didn’t know each other there.
“We separately moved to Los Angeles to pursue (careers),” Smedley said. “We finally met after a show in Los Angeles.”
Smedley was doing a comedy show and Hensley was encouraged to attend by a friend with offers of free beer.
“We were drinking beers in the parking lot afterwards because we’re both from Nebraska and we like tailgating,” Hensley said. “A friend said, ‘Did you know you’re both from Nebraska?’ The number of names we started dropping and how high we went in pitch started to break glass because we had all the same friends and knew all the same people but had never run into each other. We became fast friends and the rest is history.”
The comedians’ videos are on Facebook and YouTube,
“When social media really took off eight or nine years ago, everyone was talking to women on how to do a better job of what they were already doing,” Smedley said. “Or scaring us with stories
Kristin Hensley, left, and Jen Smedley will bring their comedy show to the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
of here is what can happen if you don’t do things the right way. We were like there is nothing for a mom who is up late at night that will just make her laugh. We get messages from mothers and grandmothers of, ‘Where were you when I was a mom? I needed someone to voice what I was feeling in a lighthearted way and make me laugh about it.’ I think it was a realization that cavewomen dealt with what we’re dealing with but just without iPads.”
Hensley said they love when women bring their husbands to the shows.
“They’re usually terrified when they show up,” Hensley said. “We like it that way. We also know some women who decided they are going to buy themselves a ticket and go and they end up with 10 new friends.”
Smedley said life creates an array of new material.
“There are a lot of hormonal changes from parents and kids,” Smedley said.
The comedians, who each have two children, often take questions from the audience. But they don’t share advice, just laughs
“When we’re home, you can pretty much be sure we’re on a soccer field somewhere,” Hensley said.
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and imomsohard.com
‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs Oct. 10 to Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
OPERA CABARET AT UNION 50
Leah Crane and Pavel Polanco-Safadit will perform Oct. 9 at Union 50 in Indianapolis. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. with a three-course dinner. For more, visit indyopera.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Lee DeWyze will perform Oct. 10, followed by Paul Hughes Oct. 11 and Richard Cortez Oct. 12 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All three concerts are set for 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’
Carmel Community Players presents “Steel Magnolias” through Oct. 13 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘RIPCORD’
Main Street Productions presents “Ripcord” through Oct. 13 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.
‘KINKY BOOTS’
Civic Theatre’s production of “Kinky Boots” runs through Oct. 19 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘PAPER
AIRPLANES REQUEST’ TOUR
Ben Folds’ “Paper Airplanes Request” tour is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
DISPATCH
Shelton concert set at Fishers Event Center — Country star Blake Shelton will perform March 29, 2025, at the new Fishers Event Center. Tickets are on sale at FishersEventCenter.com.
Grand Funk stops at Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Grand Funk Railroad burst on the music scene in 1969. In 1971, it sold out Shea Stadium in New York City in 72 hours, breaking the box office record of The Beatles.
CONCERT
Now, more than 50 years later, the band is still going.
“I never dreamed I would be doing it in my 70s with grandkids,” said Don Brewer, one of two original members still with the band along with bassist Mel Schacher. “I feel blessed. It’s been an amazing life. I get out on stage and start singing ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ and I look at the audience and sometimes it’s grandchildren, children, parents and grandparents and they are all singing along to the song.”
Grand Funk Railroad will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The band is using the tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Gold-selling single, “The Loco-Motion.” Brewer, 76, is a drummer/vocalist.
“It’s the love of doing it,” he said. “What
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else am I going to do at this particular time in my life? If I can do what I’ve loved doing all my life, that’s what I’m going to do.”
The band typically plays concert halls and casinos, but sometimes appears before much larger crowds at festivals.
“We do three or four shows a month usually,” Brewer said. “We’re not like the guys that get on the bus and do 100 shows. We’re kind of weekend warriors. We fly out, play Friday and Saturday, and fly home.”
Brewer wrote “We’re an American Band,” the band’s No. 1 single in 1973. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘The Waiting Game’ set to debut
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Michael Husain grew up watching the Indiana Pacers in the American Basketball Association.
FILM
“The ABA was a bit of a renegade league that broke barriers,” said Husain, a Zionsville resident. “I didn’t realize those ABA players were struggling.”
p.m. Oct. 19 at Living Room Theatres.
Husain served as director, producer, narrator, writer and interviewer. Geist resident Amy Pauszek and Indianapolis resident Bryan Boyd were co-producers.
Dr. John Abrams, a Carmel ophthalmologist, and attorney Scott Tarter co-founded The Dropping Dimes Foundation to help struggling ABA players financially and to help get them proper recognition.
“When I heard about Dropping Dimes and the work they were doing, it became important to me to follow that story,” Husain said.
The result is “The Waiting Game,” a 90-minute documentary that will have its world premiere at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Heartland International Film Festival at The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. There will be a second showing at 12:15
The NBA agreed to pay $24.5 million in July 2022 to former ABA players.
Four ABA teams — the Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, New York (now Brooklyn) Nets and Denver Nugget — joined the NBA in 1976. The other teams disbanded.
Husain said after recounting Dropping Dimes’ mission, the documentary tells the story of why the ABA was so impactful and worthy of recognition. The ABA was founded in 1967.
Former Pacers players Bob Netolicky and Darnell Hillman are among those interviewed in the documentary. Other featured interviews are Bob Costas, Julius Erving and sociologist Harry Edwards. Indianapolis filmmaker Ted Green, who was involved with Dropping Dimes, was interviewed as well.
For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.
From left, Grand Funk Railroad members Max Carl (vocals), Mel Schacher (bass guitar), Don Brewer (drummer), Mark Chatfield (guitar), Tim Cashion (keyboardist)). (Photo
Husain
Beef & Boards owner returns to role in ‘Fiddler’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Doug Stark was a young man the first time he played Tevye in “The Fiddler on the Roof.”
MUSICAL
The 75-year-old Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre owner first played Tevye in 1973 or 1974 at Enchanted Hills Playhouse in Syracuse, which he owned and operated with his friend and business partner, Bob Zehr.
He will now portray Tevye for the eighth time at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre from Oct. 10 to Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. Tevye is a poor milkman who wants to find good husbands for his five daughters.
“Thinking about it, it’s like ‘Sunrise, Sunset,’” Stark said. “When I first played it, it was the beginning of my career, and now it’s at the end of my career.”
Stark said Tevye was his favorite role from the first time the played it.
“I have always felt Tevye was a part of me, and I am a part of him — ask any father,” said Stark, who has three children: Nick, Elizabeth and Josh. “It fits on all levels — especially family and Tevye’s relationship to God.”
Stark previously portrayed Tevye at Beef & Boards in 1981, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2014.
Time has given Stark more perspective on the role.
“As I experience more of life, I am able to bring that knowledge to the role,” he said. “It is much easier today to act tired, hurt, angry, centered on the family and loss, because I have experienced all of it.”
Stark also has learned to appreciate small things about the role.
“I enjoy sitting down a lot more,” he said. “Like when I sit on the milk can — I enjoy it a lot more.”
Stark said “today more than ever” the musical resonates with audiences.
“It’s about family, tradition and relationship to God,” Stark said. “It’s about people finding happiness in the face of adversity and the ability to survive.”
Stark said his favorite song is “Far From The Home I Love.”
“It’s not Tevye’s (song), but it touches me every night,” he said. “It’s universal.” For tickets, visit beefandboards.com
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Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
The Taylor Center of Natural History will host a day of pioneer fun from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at 12308 E. Strawtown Ave., Noblesville. Join the quilting bee, make a corn husk doll, try fresh butter and learn about pioneer plants with herbalist Greg Monzel. Attendees can also enjoy music by Hamilton County’s The Pickle Stompers.
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ARTS IN AUTUMN — The Arts in Autumn in Midtown Plaza in Carmel will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12. Midtown Plaza will feature trickor-treating, arts and crafts merchants, free balloon art, a strolling magician and glitter tattoos. Attendees and their pets are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes.
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre owner Doug Stark portrays Tevye for the eighth time at the Indianapolis venue. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)
OneZone launches leadership institute
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The One Impact Foundation, part of OneZone Chamber of Commerce, has launched its new Leadership Institute, a development series designed to cultivate leadership skills across businesses of all sizes.
DEVELOPMENT
According to a news release from OneZone, the first part of the initiative is the Live2Lead series, a four-part video recording session with nationally recognized speakers. Each session will include a recorded lecture followed by an interactive coaching workshop with leadership coach Randy Wheeler.
“Attendees will learn more about the people, places and things that make Hamilton County a dynamic community,” the news release stated. “Programming will also cover state and national issues, equipping the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and tools to engage with these important topics.”
The institute is designed to fit the busy
schedules of professionals, with each session lasting about 90 minutes. Participants will gain insights and tools to enhance their leadership skills, foster growth within their organizations and contribute to the broader business community, according to the news release.
Jack Russell, president and CEO of OneZone Chamber of Commerce, expressed enthusiasm for the new Leadership Institute.
“Growing leaders within our business community is essential to the success of both small and large enterprises,” he stated. “At OneZone, we believe that by equipping our members with the right tools and knowledge, we can help them navigate challenges, inspire their teams and drive positive change. The Leadership Institute is a crucial step in this direction and we are thrilled to bring such high-caliber programming to our members.”
The series is open to all OneZone members and is expected to draw participants from a wide range of industries. For more about OneZone, visit onezonechamber.com.
DISPATCHES
State manufacturing group picks new president — The Indiana Manufacturers Association recently announced the selection of Andrew Berger as its new president and chief executive officer. Berger will replace Brian Burton, who announced his retirement plans earlier this year. Berger has served as a lobbyist at the IMA for the past 10 years. He will officially start as the new IMA President/CEO effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Coolest Thing contest open — Indiana manufacturers of cool things are invited to enter the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana competition. The state chamber has been joined by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation as a cosponsor of the program. Entries are accepted through Oct. 18 for the Hoosier Hysteria-style single-elimination tournament at www.indianachamber.com/coolest.
Sports authority logo — Hamilton County Sports Authority unveiled a logo and strategic plan ahead of its upcoming 20th anniversary in 2025. The new logo promi-
nently features the letters “HCSA” in bold within a championship banner, symbolizing the organization’s tagline: “Where Champions Play.” HCSA’s three-year strategic plan include an increased focus on sustainability, adaptive sports and fostering sportsmanship. Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. established HCSA in 2005 to develop sports tourism in Hamilton County.
Best places to work – The application period is open for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce 20th annual Best Places to Work in Indiana competition. The awards honor top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Company evaluations and the selection process are administered by Workforce Research Group. The competition includes a questionnaire and anonymous engagement and satisfaction survey. Winners will be honored April 30, 2025, at the Best Places to Work awards dinner at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The application deadline is Nov. 22. Learn more at bestplacestoworkindiana.com.
Russell
Community Health launches new identity verification
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Community Health Network recently announced a new partnership with CLEAR, a secure identity platform, with a goal of streamlining password reset processes and improving identity verification.
TECHNOLOGY
Health care service desks are frequently targeted by individuals pretending to be employees or patients in attempts to reset passwords and gain unauthorized access to information, according to the announcement. To combat these threats, Community is moving away from multifactor authentication, which verifies devices, to CLEAR Verified, which verifies the individual.
“We are taking an important step to secure our network by ensuring that both employees and patients are exactly who they claim to be when accessing sensitive systems,” stated Rick Copple, senior vice president and chief information officer. The rollout of CLEAR at Community be-
gan in September, starting with Community employees, eventually expanding to patients and visitors. Initial enrollment is a quick process — users take a selfie and upload a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Once enrolled, identity verification can be completed by taking a selfie.
Community Health has facilities in various communities in central Indiana, including Avon, Carmel, Fishers, Lawrence Township and Noblesville. For more, visit ecommunity.com.
IU Health to sponsor 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
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The 500 Festival has announced Indiana University Health as the new title sponsor of the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.
PARTNERSHIP
“We are thrilled to welcome IU Health as the title sponsor for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon,” stated Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival. “Their commitment to health and wellness has been instrumental in the growth and success of our events. We look forward to collectively expanding our initiatives to inspire fitness and active living across Indiana for all Hoosiers.”
IU Health has supported the Mini-Marathon in prior years, providing wellness services to runners throughout the race. As the presenting sponsor for the 500 Festival Education Program since 2014, the organization has impacted more than 274,000 students, promoting health and fitness amongst younger generations. More than 700 IU Health employees have participated
in the 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, and more than 100 volunteer annually for the Mini-Marathon and 5K.
Riley Hospital for children, part of the IU Health network, welcomes the 500 Festival Princesses to its annual Indy 500 party, strengthening community ties. Many princesses choose to complete their outreach events at IU Health locations statewide. A child life specialist from IU Health also contributes to the selection process for the Princess Program.
“This partnership moves forward the IU Health vision to make Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation,” stated Dennis Murphy, president and CEO of IU Health. “Investing in the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is an investment in the long-term health and wellness of Hoosiers and their quality of life in communities across the state.”
The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, scheduled for May 3, 2025, attracts thousands of participants from across the nation.
Community Health Network’s Community Hospital North is in Lawrence Township on Indianapolis’ north side. (Photo courtesy of Community Health Network)
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Ushering in a new era.
For more than a decade, the Center has been a cornerstone for creativity in our community. Welcome to the center for art and culture in Central Indiana. Welcome to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
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