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Hamilton County Community Foundation gives update By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Community Foundation President Tom Kilian and Community Leadership GRANTS Officer Jeena Siela presented on the group’s recent efforts at the May 25 Noblesville Common Council meeting. “We exist to mobilize Killan people, ideas and investments to make our community a more equitable place for all individuals, no matter their place, race or identity,” Kilian said. Kilian said the foundation partners with nonprofits in the community, helps lead initiatives and grants money with an unrestricted endowment. Kilian gave an update about recent grants that were awarded, specifically those that also receive money from the City of Noblesville Fund. “We partner with the Noblesville dollars, and those dollars, when joined together, fund several initiatives throughout Noblesville,” Kilian said. In the past five years, the City of Noblesville Fund has granted $250,000 to aid Hamilton County Community Foundation grants. “We believe it is a phenomenal partnership,” Kilian said. “We have a long history of Noblesville representation on our board, as well as our grants committee, and we are proud to say we have currently seven people from Noblesville serving on our grants committee.” Siela spoke about the groups’ joint missions and initiatives in the county, specifically for the Trinity Free Clinic in Carmel and Noblesville Mainstreet in Noblesville.

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“We have leveraged the Noblesville fund to make a larger investment with the Trinity Free Clinic. The Noblesville fund gave away $7,500 dollars, and we combined that with $12,500 to make $20,000,” Siela said. The money was used to create a strategic plan for the clinic. The Noblesville fund granted $2,500 to Noblesville Mainstreet to establish a SNAP program at the farmers market. Siela Another donation was $5,000 from the Noblesville fund to the Grace Care Center, which the Hamilton County Community Foundation added $15,000 to for a total of $20,000. Siela spoke about the group’s initiatives outside of funding grants. “We are investing about $45,000 in Interrupting Racism trainings for Noblesville to utilize. There are 200 slots available and we are working with the city to get Noblesville residents trained in that,” Siela said. “We also just awarded a $20,000 grant to the Noblesville Diversity Coalition, and that was a racial equity grassroots grant to help them fulfill unfunded but essential areas of need to improve awareness and outreach and whatnot with racial equity in Noblesville.” The Hamilton County Community Foundation also worked with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen to help establish the Noblesville Wellbeing Coalition, whose goal is to create a culture of well-being by expanding community education and engagement and ensuring rapid access to high-quality, affordable treatment, prevent crises and streamline crisis services. For more, visit hamiltoncountycommunityfoundation.org.

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DISPATCHES June solar webinars scheduled — Hamilton County Solar Co-op is offering free webinars to teach the solar basics for a home, farm or small business. Attendees also will learn how solar protects against rising electricity bills and can increase property values, how to take advantage of net metering and federal tax credit. The next webinar is 6:30 p.m. June 24. To register, visit carmelgreen.org or email a request to lwebb@carmelgreen.org. Shepherd’s Center seeks volunteers — Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County is in need of volunteers. The organization helps adults ages 55 and older to live indepenedlty in their own homes for as long as possible. Volunteers work to combat senior-related obstacles by offering assistance with transportation, care package delivery, light home cleaning and maintenance, friendly visitors and emergency assistance. Volunteers complete background screenings and interview to ensure that they are best suited for helping older adults. Information and trainings will be available from 8 to 9 a.m. June 8 and 7 to 8 p.m. June 14. To sign up, visit the Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County Facebook page. Noblesville, Hamilton County receive funds for road improvement — Some communities in Senate District 20 will receive more than $2 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Hamilton County received $715,452, Noblesville received $313,973 and Westfield received $1 million. Through the program, the Indiana Dept. of Transportation matches up to $1 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs. Counties with populations fewer than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations fewer than 10,000 receive a 75 percent/25 percent match, while counties with populations of greater than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations of greater than 10,000 receive a 50 percent/50 percent match. For more, visit in.gov/indot/2390.htm. percent sooner than later. As we indicated before, exactly when is anyone’s guess, but is something we badly want to restore. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to work to get back to business as usual. Brian Kelly Steve Greenberg President/ Executive Vice Publisher President/GM

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was a well-known sportscaster in the Indianapolis television market. He also worked with the Indianapolis Colts, Ball State Noblesville Common Council member Wil University, Marian University and Catholic Hampton will step down from his seat at Radio Indy. the end of July “The work I’ve done throughout GOVERNMENT as he and his my career will help me a ton at Ave family relocate Maria,” Hampton stated. “We are to Florida. continuing to build a great Catholic Hampton was elected in 2015 to University in an awesome location.” the Noblesville Common Council and Ave Maria competes in the NAIA. reelected in 2019 to the District 4 Hampton’s duties will include beseat on the nine-member council. ing the athletic administrator for Hampton He has accepted a position as assofootball, men’s basketball, baseball, ciate director of athletics at Ave Maria Unimen’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, versity in Southwest Florida, near Naples. men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and District 4 includes South Harbour, West women’s swimming. Hampton also will asHarbour, Morse Pointe, Whitcomb Ridge, sist with fundraising, sponsorship sales and North 10th Street, Fairfield Farms, Potters the game day operations. Woods, Westbrook Village and a portion of Hampton and his wife, Becky, moved to Old Town. Hampton’s seat on the council Noblesville in 1996 and raised three children. will be filled by a GOP caucus in August. They are John, who works for Gaylor Electric, “We never thought we would leave Noand twins Will and Maggie, who will transfer blesville, but this opportunity is remarkable. to Ave Maria to continue their education. The Ave Maria is an authentic Catholic UniversiHamptons have been members of Our Lady of ty, and I am driven by my faith to go make a Grace Catholic Church since 1996. Becky has difference,” Hampton stated. been the coordinator of elementary religious Prior to serving on the council, Hampton education at OLG for 13 years.

Westfield tops vaccination rate By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield tops the list for percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hamilton County with 76 PANDEMIC percent of its residents vaccinated. Most other Hamilton County ZIP codes have at least a 50 percent vaccination rate, but some of the county’s northern communities are struggling to administer vaccinations quickly. Hamilton County is the second-most vaccinated county in the state, with 59 percent of county residents fully vaccinated, which equates to 165,112 residents 12 and older. Yet in the northern communities of Sheridan, Atlanta and Arcadia, only 40 percent of residents are fully vaccinated. “When we break our vaccination numbers down by ZIP code, we see considerably fewer people getting vaccinated in the northern, more rural area of our county,” stated Chris Walker, emergency preparedness coordinator for the Hamilton County Health Dept. “We need to reevaluate how we’re reaching residents in the Atlanta, Sheridan and Arcadia areas.”

PERCENT OF POPULATION FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 • 46030 (Arcadia): 40 percent • 46031 (Atlanta): 33 percent • 46032 (Carmel): 65 percent • 46033 (Carmel): 68 percent • 46034 (Cicero): 54 percent • 46037 (Fishers): 70 percent • 46038 (Fishers): 57 percent • 46060 (Noblesville): 53 percent • 46062 (Noblesville): 61 percent • 46069 (Sheridan): 39 percent • 46074 (Westfield): 76 percent • 46280 (Carmel): 63 percent • 46290 (Carmel): 72 percent

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Walker said there are 49 vaccination sites in the county, but only two are north of Ind. 32, which passes through Westfield and Noblesville. “As we start to wrap up our mass vaccination clinic at the 4-H Fairgrounds, we need to find ways to ramp up vaccinations in the northern third of the county,” Walked stated. For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov.

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of African American stories, including triumphs and tragedies, for all ages. “Any kind of spotlight is good,” Leach The Noblesville nonprofit library Gal’s said. “There are so many different things Guide will host a Juneteenth “read-in” event, that get our attention, but holding it and in recognition of the focusing on a particular event and READING civil rights sit-ins of wanting to strike empathy is really the past to celebrate important.” the June 19 emancipation holiday. Visitors can find titles like “When people get into a space “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson and where they see other people read“Hair Love” by Matthew A. Chering, it’s something to experience,” ry, Leach said. Readers also are said Leah Leach, the library’s encouraged to use the library’s Leach founder and executive director. “I hashtag, #JuneteenthReadIN, to think it’s the idea that we’re all collectively share their books throughout the day. learning something, and we’re celebrating “Reading creates empathy, and empaAfrican American heritage and African thy can create change,” Leach said. “We American struggle-to-triumph.” knew because we had a library of great, The read-in will be at the Gal’s Guide empathetic material that could really Library, 123 S. Eighth St., from 10 a.m. to 5 educate and help people, we wanted to p.m. June 19. Visitors are welcome to boroffer that and we wanted to offer a space row books from the library or bring their to sit and read together to share that pasown, and they can stop by at any point sionate energy together for the day.” during the read-in window. Registration isn’t required. For more, Leach said the library offers a range visit galsguide.org.

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The Hamilton County Health Dept. has partnered with Aspire Indiana Health to offer a series of free virtual EVENT courses designed to help residents improve their mental health. The three-week curriculum will cover trauma after a major life event, debunk myths about suicide and offer ways to determine a loved one’s suicide risk. “Life can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being, especially after the year we’ve all been through,” stated Jim Ginder, health education specialist for the Hamilton County Health Dept. “There is no shame in asking for help. Behavioral health can take a real toll on our quality of life if left untreated.” The first of three courses, Psychological First Aid, will be at 7 p.m. June 14. It is designed to help children, adolescents, adults and families in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The course will teach participants how to reduce the initial distress

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Noblesville students make dean’s list -- Several Noblesville residents attending Belmont University have been named to the university’s spring dean’s list. They are Ella Bodinus, Allison Santa Rita, Leah Spurlock, Grace Wiles and Ella Williams. F.C. Tucker stats — Noblesville experienced a dynamic residential real estate market in April. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average price for a Noblesville home increased 13.1 percent to $342,723 compared to April 2020. Homes in Noblesville also left the market more quickly than this time last year, selling 73.5 percent, or 36 days, faster. Noblesville homes also saw the average price per square foot increasing, up 16.3 percent to $149.13. Bridging the Gap initiative to help prepare high school grads for college — Indiana high school graduates who may not be ready for college now have a new option to help them prepare over the summer through Indiana’s “Bridging the Gap” initiative. The Indiana Dept. of Education, Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Ivy Tech Community College recently announced the initiative to help prepare 2021 high school graduates for success in college. The initiative is designed to reach at least 3,500 Indiana students who do not currently meet college or career readiness benchmarks in English and math. Ivy Tech Community College will invite eligible students to register for the Bridging the Gap initiative via emails and mailings, which will contain a link for students to follow and fill out an interest form. Students who get connected to an Ivy Tech representative will be given access to Ivy Tech’s Knowledge Assessment program, which offers online and individualized learning opportunities in math and English. Upon completion of the Knowledge Assessment program, students will be able to enroll in entry level courses at Ivy Tech without the need for further remediation and will be ready for college-level coursework at any institution this fall. Additionally, students can earn college credit when they complete an introductory course at Ivy Tech that provides an overview of skills and strategies to become college and career ready, including goal setting, note taking, time management techniques, library resources, learning strategies and more. Students will be paired with an Ivy Tech instructor. The course will be offered online and in-person (availability will differ by Ivy Tech campus). The first round of courses started June 7 and another will start July 6. For more, visit ivytech.edu.

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NOBLESVILLE Project: Olio Road and 146th Street Intersection Location: CONSTRUCTION The Olio Road and 146th Street Improvement project is widening Olio Road from 141st Street to 146th Street to four lanes and 146th Street from Bergen Boulevard to Olio Road to three lanes as well as constructing a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of those two streets. In addition, significant drainage improvements in the area, including relocation of a legal drain, as well as a sanitary sewer extension will occur. Expected completion: The intersection closed March 15 for 108 days. Detour: Motorists should use Prairie Baptist Road, 156th Street, Boden Road and Campus Parkway to avoid the closure. Project: 236th Street East Rehabilitation Project Location: 236th Street between Deming Road and Devaney Road is closed to all thru traffic for road rehabilitation. It is Phase II of the 236th Street East Rehabilitation Project. Expected completion: Aug. 3. Detour: Local traffic will continue to have access to their homes, while thru traffic is asked to utilize the posted detour route of 256th Street, Anthony Road and Devaney Road. FISHERS Project: Nickel Plate Tunnel Project Location: Beginning June 1, 116th Street will be closed from east of Municipal Drive to west of Maple Street for the duration of the construction. Local business will remain open. 106th Street will serve as the main detour route beginning at Hague Road for eastbound traffic and Lantern Road for Westbound. Lane restrictions on 116th Street have already begun, and will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the completion of the project. Expected completion: An estimated 60 days, opening expected in late July or early August. Project: 131st Street reconstruction Location: 131st Street between IN-37 and Britton Park Road. That portion of 131 st Street will be completely closed. Expected completion: The project began on April 26 and will take approximately three months to complete. Project should be completed by late July.

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Women’s group benefits Hamilton County nonprofits By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Three Noblesville women figured there is strength in numbers. Carolyn Deines, Dana GIVING BACK Randall and Mary Beth Woehrle founded 100+ Women Who Care of Hamilton County in January 2017 and held the first quarterly meeting in August that year. “The whole idea of the giving circle is my $100 combines with other women, and we are able to make a bigger impact,” Randall said. “Especially now, a lot of those organizations really need our help. It’s an easy way with four hours a year to make a huge impact in the community.” 100+ Women Who Care of Hamilton County will meet in person at 7 p.m. June 16 for the first time since February 2020. The group, which will meet at the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, continued to conduct quarterly fundraising. Randall said more than 100 women have contributed at least one time. Randall said regular attendance is 40 to 50 women. Randall said they like to have more

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than 100 women, so they are seeking new members. Nearly $80,000 has been donated to various nonprofits by the group. “Each woman who is a member can bring a nominee of a 501(c)3 in Hamilton County,” Woehrle said. “The names go in a hat, and we draw out three names, and those three people drawn give a quick presentation of 3 to 5 minutes of who the organization is, why the money is needed, this is what they do and their mission.

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“There is a question-and-answer period, and each member gets to vote which of the three get the checks written to them that night. One of the big strengths is we keep our meetings to an hour.” The organization also reaches outside Hamilton County, “But what we require is the donation we give has to remain and serve people in Hamilton County,” Woehrle said. Each woman writes a check for at least $100 for the selected nonprofit. Two women

can split the $100, but they only get one vote. Women can donate more than $100 if they choose. During the virtual process, Randall said nominations were submitted to her and drawn from a hat during Zoom meetings. “Anyone connected with nonprofits understood the need remained and actually was greater for many of our charities (amid the pandemic),” Randall said. “The women were committed, and we continued a good participation rate.” Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County was the chosen nonprofit in February. It was awarded approximately $5,075. The Women Who Care concept sprang from the international organization 100 Who Care Alliance in 2006, when founder Karen Dunigan from Jackson, Mich., asked for help trying to get cribs to needy mothers. She invited 100 women to a meeting and asked if they each could donate $100. Within the hour, they raised more than the $10,000 goal, and the first 100 Women Who Care chapter was born. For more, visit 100womenwhocarehamiltoncounty.com.

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Hamilton County groups benefit from UWCI grant By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com United Way of Central Indiana recently awarded $10.55 million in Basic Needs Fund grants to 63 organizaNONPROFITS tions across central Indiana, including three organizations in Hamilton County. The funds will be used to help children, families and individuals gain access to basic needs, such as nutritious food, safe and affordable housing, health care services and transportation. Individual grants ranged from $30,000 to $625,000. Last year, UWCI awarded $8.3 million in Basic Needs Fund grants to 58 organizations. This year’s funding is a 27 percent increase from last year. “United Way understands the ongoing strain on our community as we slowly emerge from the pandemic,” stated Sara VanSlambrook, chief impact officer for UWCI. “Therefore, we used one-time unrestricted funding to supplement our usual fundraising to be responsive to the significant and timely needs of individuals and families across our region.” Among the local recipients was the Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County, which provides programs and resources to support senior citizens living an independent lifestyle. “This past year, our partnership with United Way of Central Indiana has been essential to allow us to reach more aging adults than ever before during this critical time,” stated Lauren Guynn, executive director of Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County. “We are so pleased to continue this partnership with United Way of Central Indiana for the Basic Needs grant. This award will allow Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County to address vital essentials for our clients, such as transportation, mental health, and food scarcity.” Other Hamilton County recipients were the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville and PrimeLife Enrichment. Each received $50,000. Noblesville Common Council meeting scheduled — The next Noblesville Common Council meeting is 7 p.m. June 15 at Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. To view the agenda, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

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New law removes authority from health departments By Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com Health departments throughout Indiana are adjusting to the passage of Senate Bill 5, which requires local PANDEMIC elected officials to approve measures more stringent than state-issued executive orders during a declared emergency. In essence, the bill requires local elected officials to make the final decision on matters of health care policy under their jurisdiction rather than allowing health department officials to establish policy on their own. Proponents of SB5, which passed when the General Assembly overrode a veto by Gov. Eric Holcomb, view the change as bringing accountability to the decision-making process, while those in opposition see it as a roadblock that can slow reaction time during an emergency. The impacts are felt more directly in Fishers, which established its own health department 10 months earlier. Fishers is one of only a handful of municipalities in Indiana with its own health department. Now, instead of utilizing city council-provided authority to make and enforce decisions, the Fishers Health Dept. will need to provide the council with recommendations and let the councilors make the final call. “We of course always work closely with the mayor and with our elected officials here in the city, so hopefully it will be less of a hurdle here than in other places, but it is still a hurdle that we haven’t had before,” said Monica Heltz, Fishers Health Dept. public health director. “I don’t, frankly, think that all of our elected officials want to have that responsibility in making the decisions regarding the health and welfare of the community, but that is part of the role in being an elected official. We just hope that

it doesn’t result in any serious consequences with the additional (steps).” Ensuring that elected officials can be held accountable for decision making was a key point of emphasis for the Republican majority in the General Assembly. “The legislative body just wanted to make sure that, at the end of the day, an elected office holder, somebody voted on by the people, was making the final decision,” said Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, a Republican state representative whose district includes Fishers. “I don’t think it limits flexibility. We didn’t change any of the actions that a health department or a health official could recommend. We are just saying that before those actions come into effect, they need to be approved by somebody who is actually elected by the voters.” The veto override passed 36-10 in the Senate, with four abstentions. It then passed in the House, 59-30, with 11 abstentions. The measure was largely partisan with Republicans voting almost unanimously to override Holcomb’s veto. Only three Republicans voted against the override, all in the House. From the majority perspective, public health emergencies — like COVID-19 — are complex, and elected officials are the ones who should be ultimately responsible for making critical decisions on how to address it. “There are a whole lot of factors that need to be considered, not just health, but economic and educational,” Huston said. “All the components need to be factored in by the people who are making the final decision and, quite truthfully, will have to stand one day potentially for reelection, and then the people can voice support or opposition to the types of decisions that were made.” District 30 State Sen. Fady Qaddoura, a Democrat, voted against the bill. Qaddoura said local health officials largely have the better training, and expertise should be

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of the health officials, the business can appeal again to a circuit court or superior court and ignore the mandate while the case is heard. “In a way, we are giving people every opportunity not to follow guidelines while this appeal process is still pending,” Qaddoura said. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said the city will adapt to the new law. “When we talk about these types of legislations, they are often founded and motivated by the most extreme situations,” Fadness said. “One situation would be that we need to protect the residents from a group of public health officials who have gone rogue and are putting undue restrictions on their residents. On the flip side, I think the idea that public health officials are going to have elected officials clamp down on them and never let them do their job is also a rare occasion. “If you are already in good communication with your public officials, it can seem like another bureaucratic step that you have to take. We’ll deal with it.”

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St. Michael’s Episcopal Church strawberry festival — The St. Michael’s Episcopal Church strawberry festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 on the Noblesville Courthouse square in downtown Noblesville. Tickets are for sale the day of the event and are $7. Proceeds will go to Family Promise of Hamilton County. The event is being held in conjunction with the Nickel Plate Arts Maker Faire. There will be strawberry shortcake, crafts, gifts and more. Music and All that Jazz to return – Music and All That Jazz will return to downtown Noblesville July 2. The bands will set up on the northeast side of the Noblesville Courthouse square, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Performances are

Juan Douglas Trio July 2, Peter Luttrull Aug. 6, Jim Faux Sept. 3 and David Hartman Oct. 1. The event is free. Splash pad opens – The Dillon Park Splash Pad is now open for the summer season. Splash pads are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, weather permitting. If the water is not running, touch the sensor in the splash pad area to activate the water. For more, visit bit.ly/3hRyIvi. Photo contest submissions now being accepted – The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting submissions for the seventh annual photography contest from amateur photographers throughout Hamilton County. It will accept photographs in both the youth and adult age categories. Each participant can

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A love story: Tobacco and coffee By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Images of whiskey may accompany one’s thoughts when thinking of enjoying a luxury cigar, but Blend Bar co-owner and President Corey Johnston said the best beverage to enjoy with a cigar is coffee. “What’s unique about coffee is, it’s available all over the world, and so is tobacco,” Johnston said. “Coffee is still the No. 1 beverage. Coffees from different parts of the world have unique flavor profiles, so we blended our own brand of coffee (with Hubbard & Cravens) from Africa, and we think it pairs best with the cigar. It’s sort of like a wine pairing with cheese. What makes it so delightful is you can have different types of coffee and it hits the palate differently, just like tobacco, just like wine, just like food.” Blend Bar opened at 3981 E. 82nd St. in Castleton in 2013. In 2017 it was named the best cigar lounge in the world by Cigar Journal. Since then, Johnston has strived to create a luxurious space that lives up to the title. Despite being a cigar bar, the inside of the building isn’t foggy with smoke. A $300,000 HVAC system circulates the air eight times per hour. “We went above and beyond trying to make

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I started writing Current Publishing’s Behind Bars column almost six years ago, at age 21. I didn’t truly appreciate a balanced cocktail until after years of refining my palette and learning what it means to put the “craft” in craft cocktail. Writing the column also has refined my palette to be less appreciative of overwhelmingly sugary simple syrups and more apprecia- Use brown sugar instead of regular simtive of a balanced recipe, which led ple syrup to create a cozy cocktail called The Journalist. (Photo by Anna Skinner) to the creation of a recipe that is truly my own — a rich, cozy take on the old-fashioned that I like to call “The Journalist.” I like to actually taste the liquor in my drinks, so if you don’t want a punchy bourbon beverage, then add a bit more sugar. Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon loosely packed brown sugar, 1/2 tablespoon warm water, dash of cherry bitters, dash of chocolate bitters, 2 oz. Maker’s Mark FAE-01 limited released bourbon, bourbon cherry, orange swath Directions: Muddle brown sugar with 1/2 tablespoon of warm water and both bitters in the bottom of a rocks glass. I actually enjoy a little bit of gritty brown sugar in my cocktail, but if you want a smoother version, use a pre-made brown sugar simple syrup. Place a large ice cube in the glass and add bourbon, then express the orange swath over the drink and tuck it next to the ice along the rim. Add a bourbon cherry and enjoy. Cheers!

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Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano’s house-made limoncello is so popular, owner Adson Franco orders 5,500 lemons each year to keep up with demand. Limoncello, a lemon liqueur made from soaking lemon peel in grain alcohol and adding simple syrup, is used as either an aperitif or digestif, in which it can be enjoyed either before or after a meal. It originated in Italy in the early 20th century. Franco said the Italian regions of Naples, Sorento and Amalfi claim bragging rights for creating the alcoholic beverage. Franco makes 5-gallon batches of limoncello at a time. Although Indiana liquor laws prevent him from selling it by the bottle, an $8 glass of limoncello is still the restaurant’s most popular beverage. “We make it in-house and peel about 100 lemons, and that’ll give us about 5 gallons,” Franco said. “We go through about 100 gallons monthly. We are always making it. We order lemons three times a week.” Franco orders the lemons from Sorento, Italy. Sorento lemons differ from American

Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano owner Adson Franco displays the restaurant’s house-made limoncello. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

lemons. “American lemons are smaller,” Franco said. “Italian lemons are a bit sweeter, and it’s just a cleaner flavor. It’s not as bitter.” Franco soaks lemon peels in high-quality grain alcohol for two to three weeks. When the peels have absorbed the alcohol, he makes a simple syrup out of boiling water and sugar and filters it through the lemon peel three times. Then, he freezes the golden liquid for 10 hours. The final product is limoncello. For more, visit matteosindy.com.

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Shop celebrates 25 years By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com For the past 25 years, Noble Coffee & Tea has been a cozy place for the community to gather. Co-owner Robyn Wilson began working at the shop in 2009 as a barista for Jim Howard, the original owner, but her memories span further back. “I grew up here in Noblesville and graduated from Noblesville High School, so everything is very familiar to me – the customers, teachers, people I went to school with,” Wilson said. “For me, it’s important to keep a place that is comfortable and provides everybody a place to go.” Recently, Wilson was working at the shop when she overheard a customer say that Noble Coffee & Tea was similar to safe spaces in video games. “I guess in video games there’s safe spaces and a place you go to rest, and I thought that was a really nice thing,” she said. The shop, at 933 Logan St. in downtown Noblesville, celebrated its silver anniversary in April but had a low-key celebration because of COVID-19 restrictions. Wilson said she’s considering another celebration later

One of Noble Coffee & Tea’s most popular beverage is boba tea, which commonly includes tea and tapioca or fruit-flavored balls called boba. (Photo by Shwa Hall)

this year. The most popular item on the menu is still filter coffee because it’s roasted next door, but Wilson said boba tea has started to become popular as well. Boba tea originated in Taiwan and usually consists of tea with chewy tapioca balls. Noble Coffee & Tea also offers popping boba, which has a fruit flavor when bitten. The shop is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, and 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Wilson said she plans to extend Friday and Saturday hours in the coming weeks. For more, visit noblecoffeeandtea.net.

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Recipe: Steak Gruyere Commentary by Torrie Hudson Ingredients for steak: 16 oz. New York strip steak from Joe’s Butcher Shop, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 garlic cloves (smashed), 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Ingredients for Gruyere cream sauce: 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 garlic cloves(chopped), 1 1/2 cups half and half, salt and pepper, chopped parsley Instructions: Pull steak out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Pat meat dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat until smoking hot. Add vegetable oil and swirl. Place steak in skillet and sear each side for 4 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees. Also sear the sides. When the steak is almost done, add butter, garlic and rosemary into the skillet with the steak. Once butter melts, use a spoon to baste the steak. Remove the steak to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Shred 1 cup of Gruyere into a bowl. Melt butter in a saucepan over ipping Available! r medium-lowShheat. Add garlic. ou Add flour; stir o int Call or stop fo! in re mo r fo op sh

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2 minutes (do not brown). Pour half and half with the mixture. When it boils, turn down the heat and add cheese. Continually stir until cheese has melted and sauce thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add salt, pepper and parsley. Slice steak against the grain. Plate steak and use a spoon to pour the gruyere cheese sauce over the steak. Top with parsley and enjoy! Torrie Hudson is a photographer and creative director in Hamilton County who loves food. His mission is to bring people together through his passion for photography, people, art and food. For more, visit torrieh.com and torrieH.com/foodoir.

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Columnist names top 5 patios Commentary by Anna Skinner As Current Publishing’s At the Table with Anna’s food columnist, I have been blessed to visit more than 200 restaurants in the area and comb through those options to find the best patio dining for you to enjoy this summer. Juniper on Main, 110 E. Main St., Carmel I will never stop singing praises for Juniper on Main. The owners have gone above and beyond in decorating the Southern/ coastal fare restaurant, and when I dined on the patio in warm weather, it seemed to transport me directly to Charleston or Savannah. Not only is the food delicious, but the quaint patio is a great place to watch the hustle and bustle of downtown Carmel while dining under Edison lights. 3UP, 201 W. Main St., Carmel Perched on top of Anthony’s Chophouse in downtown Carmel, 3UP is a rooftop bar with luxurious touches like a living plant wall and a picturesque view of the Arts & Design District. 1933 Lounge, 9707 District N. Drive, Suite 1120, Fishers One of my favorite parts of 1933 Lounge in

Juniper on Main’s quaint patio is At the Table with Anna’s top spot for outdoor dining in Hamilton County. (File photo)

Fishers, in addition to its 21-and-older policy, is that it has an indoor/outdoor patio if you want a bit of fresh air but don’t want to be fully exposed to the elements. Field Brewing, 303 E. Main St., Westfield Who doesn’t love gardens and games? Field Brewing’s front yard is a beautiful garden, and the back patio has a bocce ball court and a green space for kids and adults to enjoy. Sun King Brewing, 351 Monon Blvd., Carmel Speaking of games, if you’re in the mood for table tennis, an outdoor greenspace, outdoor movies and lounge-style seating in the great outdoors, be sure to check out Carmel’s Midtown Plaza and grab a beer at Sun King while you’re at it.

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Mayor, school superintendent partner to address mental health issues with Wellbeing Coalition By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com When Chris Jensen ran his successful campaign for Noblesville mayor in 2019, a big part of his platform for public safety focused on mental health. “Public safety is playing such a huge part in every community, and mental health is playing a huge part in that,” Jensen said. “The (COVID-19) pandemic forced the conversation in the front of a lot of people’s minds. We launched an online series more than a year ago called ‘Mental Health Mondays.’ We felt the next logical step for us was to engage all of our community stakeholders and launch an official coalition going forward.” Jensen and Noblesville Schools Supt. Beth Niedermeyer are co-chairs of the Noblesville Wellbeing Coalition, which officially launched last month as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Jensen said the coalition had been discussed for several months and had met regularly since March. “The schools are really helping tackle this issue, and so are we on the city side,” Jensen said. “We felt it was time for everyone to come together and be a one-stop shop for resources and ideas going forward around this topic.” Niedermeyer agreed collaboration is essential. “It’s important to create a citywide movement that fosters collaboration and integrates the efforts of the schools, city, health care and other key stakeholders while connecting with county-level improvements that break down stigma, focus on prevention and redefine well-being,” she said. Niedermeyer said the school district has a variety of resources and staff already in place to serve the mental health needs of students, employees and families. “We have social workers and counselors in all school buildings,” Niedermeyer said. “We provide our own services, link families to community-based resources they need

Mayor Chris Jensen and therapist Kristen Boice participate in “Mental Health Mondays,” which are livestreamed at 11 a.m. on Facebook. (Submitted photo)

and have a collaborative partnership with Community Health Network to provide school-based therapy services.” Niedermeyer said the coalition is a collective effort, so goals are shared by all stakeholders. “There are two goals where the schools will specifically lead – planning and implementation,” Niedermeyer said. “These relate to the promotion of mental health awareness, the creation of opportunities for trauma and substance abuse prevention and additional collaboration with mental health providers to support youth. Working collaboratively is always an important part of serving the community, particularly around wellness. “The pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, including increasing the levels of stress experienced by some families. This is a great time to come together to ensure our community has all of the support and resources they may need.” Along with health care professionals from Riverview Health and Community Health Network, Jensen said the coalition has

engaged with Aspire Indiana, Prevail, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, Noblesville Diversity Coalition, faith-based leaders and Noblesville therapist Kristen Dale Boice. “They all have a seat at this table,” Jensen said. “There are 23 members in our first group of thought leaders. That is probably going to expand over time.” Jensen said the Wellbeing Coalition will set up four action teams with a focus on the culture of well-being, easy rapid access, crisis prevention and youth support and families. He said a community-wide survey will be launched in July to collect Noblesville-specific data about the state of well-being in the city. The survey will be a baseline to measure efforts and identify key strengths and weaknesses that exist in the community in relation to overall wellness. An action plan will be developed from the data. The Westfield Wellbeing Coalition was formed in January 2019. “Fishers led the way several years ago with Stigma-Free Fishers,” Jensen said. “(Fishers) Mayor (Scott) Fadness and others before me have laid the groundwork for me

“The pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, including increasing the levels of stress experienced by some families. This is a great time to come together to ensure our community has all of the support and resources they may need.” – NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS SUPT. BETH NIEDERMEYER

for mental health. (Inspiring Transformations CEO) Suzanne Clifford, who has been a consultant for us and helped us get this set up, has consulted with all those communities. There’s been a lot of sharing of data. I’m not necessarily a believer in reinventing the wheel, but we’ll be personalizing different task forces that fit Noblesville. Those communities have been great in sharing information.” Jensen said the Noblesville community faced mental health issues well before the pandemic forced lockdowns in March 2020. “The pandemic has certainly exacerbated those,” he said. “If there were any kind of cracks in your foundation, the pandemic really brought those to the surface. We want to make sure our community has a place to go, resources at their fingertips, understanding their needs and letting them know they are not alone in this journey and elevate the conversation.” Jensen said each group is coming together with short-term plans. “You are going to see a lot of presence from the mental health coalition,” Jensen said. “You’re going to see more resources become more available.” ON THE COVER: Supt. Beth Niedermeyer and Mayor Chris Jensen are co-chairs of the Noblesville Wellbeing Coalition. (Submitted photo)

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAYS At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen and licensed Noblesville therapist Kristen Dale Boice, owner of Pathways to Healing Counseling, recognized a need in the community. They started a weekly video chat in April 2020 about mental health issues and what individuals and families can do to take care of their health at home during the pandemic. “Mental Health Mondays” streams live at 11 a.m. on Facebook. The series started weekly and became biweekly in July 2020. Past episodes can be found by visiting cityofnoblesville.org.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Our one-time cultural proclivity to stay home in the evenings with our families led to a communal television viewing experience. “The Love Boat” was soon making another run and most of us were there to watch it. Perhaps it was a combination of a handful of television stations available and about the same options to dine out, but we could largely count on a water-cooler conversation the next day about the hilarity from the night before. Today, we binge watch. But back then, it was must-see TV. The Huxtables gave us a new way to look at the world, together. Now, we are keeping up with the Kardashians and a mob of dystopian zombie, the-world-is-over programming, as if there is much difference. But unlike where we once found commonality, we are now fully subdivided. Some of us get our undead on cable — others use HBO Max, or Disney+, or Netflix, or Hulu, or Amazon Prime, or even Pluto TV. And isn’t there still “free” programming flying through the air? For some, media is delivered exclusively via even more personal methods. We enjoy YouTube on our phones, watches, or have programming projected directly into our eyes via Google Glass. Like an ever-increasing variety of things, we retreat to our own little enclaves, all by ourselves, even as we imagine that we are connected night and day. It has been a long-time coming. Many of us drink our water from personal bottles — even if the office has a cooler, it hasn’t been seen, or refilled, during the months of pandemic furlough. Private bottles are alleged to be healthier. There is no risk without interaction, right? Still, is it possible that we are causing one problem by solving another? Can we be “all in this together” if we are no longer together?

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Summer is finally here, friends, and while in the past I would have shared my plan for surviving these next two months with kids at home, this year I have no such delusions that chore charts and curfews have any effect. For 2021, my Generation Z-ers will be 100 percent free range! Maybe I’m making a huge mistake, but honestly, with three of the four back from independent college living, why bother? Half the time they aren’t even in the house, so making Wednesdays Andrew’s night for dinner is a literal crapshoot on whether or not I’ll get a meal. And any attempt on my part to have our precious little angels home by midnight is nullified by my strict 9 p.m. bedtime. As they say to me incessantly, “It’s not like you’ll know, Mom!” Fair point. Nope, this June and July will be about encouraging rather than requiring domestic responsibility and good decision making. We will maximize our finely tuned parental skills of shaming and guilt-tripping to encourage them to be contributing members of our Wilson tribe. Examples include: “That’s my new Xanax prescription for when I wake at three in the morning and your car isn’t in the driveway. It keeps me from calling hospitals thinking you’re dead on a forgotten ER gurney.” “Yeah, I see an orthopedic now for my debilitating carpel tunnel from all the extra dishwashing and laundry folding.” “We had to cancel our anniversary trip to pay for the increased Meijer bill. No big deal. Twenty-five isn’t a big one.” “I drink because you leave half-eaten carne asadas on the couch.” Sorry to be of no help this summer. And godspeed, friends. Godspeed. Peace out.

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

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Mary Ellen also noticed that rabbits were chewing on her new plants in the rock garMice are getting into the Wolfsie house. den. She loved watching the bunnies, but Not wanting to hurt the invaders, my wife they were destructive. If she wanted me to purchased several no-kill traps. help her deal with this, I told her she had HUMOR We did catch a couple and reto dress like Elmer Fudd and say, “Wichard, leased them. Here is how I enyou have to do something about those wasvision a conversation in the woods behind cawy wabbits!” our home: Squirrels were eating from our bird feeder. • Mouse 1: “Hey, Myron, have you been in We tried a high-tech feeding apparatus that the Wolfsie house recently?” spins the squirrels around when the device • Mouse 2: “No, why? Is it worth the registers excess weight. Now, the squirrels trip?” are bringing their • Mouse 1: “It’s pups to the feeder Mary Ellen and I are proud to awesome. Once for a free amusement report that no animals have been park ride. you’re inside the pantry, you We see racoons harmed after venturing onto walk into a every night around our property — although I am container and dusk, although lateconcerned about the kids in the this little door ly they have been closes right neighborhood who are climbing up coming out much behind you. Inlater in the evening. the trees to snack on the Jell-O. side, there is a Since the local mask – DICK WOLFSIE mandate was lifted, delicious mountain of peanut the little bandits butter. After you feast on it, you hear must be feeling a bit self-conscious. the Wolfsies walking into the kitchen We have a chipmunk in our air duct that before they open the pantry door. Then runs right under the bed. This is keeping they pick up the container and give you Mary Ellen up at night. Not from the scratcha free ride back to the woods.” ing noises, but I keep yelling “Alvin!” when • Mouse 2: “Cool! So, that means you can she is trying to get to sleep. go back for more peanut butter the Mary Ellen and I are proud to report that next day? How dumb can they be?” no animals have been harmed after venturWe also have a deer predicament. They ing onto our property — although I am conare eating our hydrangeas. First, we tried cerned about the kids in the neighborhood a product called Deer Out, which was well who are climbing up the trees to snack on named because after trying it for a month, the Jell-O. we threw it out. Mary Ellen read that deer enjoy lettuce, so she thought we could convince the deer to dine on something other Dick Wolfsie is an author, than our plants. When I nailed some lettuce columnist and speaker. Contact leaves to a tree, Mary Ellen laughed out him at wolfsie@aol.com. loud. Then she told me she read that deer really like lime Jell-O, too. Very funny.

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A Noblesville couple recently purchased franchise rights to a Window Genie. It opened May 5. NEW BIZ “Window Genie is a service company. We do window cleaning, interior and exterior, wash screens, full house washes, gutter cleaning, window film, tinting for home windows, and in the fall, we do holiday lights,” said Gary Lehman, who co-owns the franchise with his girlfriend, Shawna Tylke. “We cover all of the east side of Indianapolis clear up to Arcadia and out to Anderson, Pendleton, Fortville, down to Greenfield and back.” When Tylke met Lehman, Tylke was living in Broad Ripple.

“He helped me flip my house,” Tylke said. “Just driving through neighborhoods in Fishers and Noblesville, we noticed a lot of houses need pressure washed on the siding. They have mold growing or the gutters needed cleaned out. We enjoyed flipping houses, so we thought, ‘What can we do to serve in the community and make the community pretty?’ “We started looking at Window Genie and got excited with everything they offer.” Tylke and Lehman said the franchise does more than just clean windows. “It’s actually beautifying the outside of your home, which a lot of people don’t have the time to do or the experience or equipment,” Tylke said. For more, visit windowgenie.com/ ne-indianapolis/.

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Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan In honor of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, I’m focusing on PODIATRY preventative foot health for men this month. Must-have men’s foot care products • Good moisturizer: Men’s feet are notoriously dry, leading to cracked, bleeding heels. Buy a moisturizer — with urea — and use it every day. Apply cream right before bed. Then, slip on socks and let the feet soak up the moisture all night long. • Supportive orthotics: Whether standing or at a desk all day, men put lots of pressure on their feet, which can lead to foot pain. To take the weight off of the feet and keep arch and heel pain at bay, invest in a pair of orthotics.

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Preventative care for men’s feet • Clean and dry the feet daily: Men often deal with athlete’s foot, a fungal infection that usually develops on the soles of the feet or between the toes. To avoid this problem, change socks every day and wash and dry feet at least once a day. Reduce the risk by spraying shoes with anti-fungal spray. • Keep them covered: Walking barefoot leaves feet open to fungal infections as well as injuries. It forces bare feet to absorb the full shock of walking, leading to heel and arch pain. To avoid this problem, always wear your shoes. • Watch for changes: Look at your feet regularly. A change in the color of the nails, a new bump on the side of the foot, or harder spots of skin, especially between or on the toes, are all signs of a problem. Contact our office right away. Just like you see your general physician once a year, check in annually with a podiatrist. And, when any discomfort or pain develops, it’s even more important to schedule an appointment with a podiatrist. That way, a small issue with your feet won’t become a major problem.

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Fiber to fight diabetes – New research shows that people who are willing to more than double the fiber in their diets from 16 to 37 grams per day can better control diabetes. It needs to be a high amount of diverse types of fibers. Getting nearly 40 grams may sound like a tall order, but it’s actually not that hard and it could make a radical difference in your blood sugar level by increasing insulin production. Source: BottomLineHealth.com Improve your focus – Do you have more trouble concentrating than you used to? Studies show that our attention spans are declining, largely due to the use of technology. We feel we have to respond to every text, alert and call immediately. Instead, try putting the phone on “do not disturb” mode for a few minutes when you need to focus on something else. You may find it easier to concentrate and you probably won’t miss anything truly important. Source: Cynthia Green, Ph.D. Helping loved ones recover – When a loved one is ill, you can help their recovery even if you have no medical training. When you talk to them, get an update and be sympathetic, but quickly shift to a positive, upbeat tone. Don’t talk about your own illnesses. Let the person know that you are looking forward to meeting for lunch, or some other outing, in the near future. Have a funny story or wonderful reminiscence to share. Laughter is a great healer, and it can make the recovering person’s day. Source: BottomLineHealth.com

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Center for the Performing Arts’ schedule features a mix of performers By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2021-22 Center Presents season schedule June 8. But MUSIC expect more to come is the message from President/CEO Jeffrey C. McDermott. “This is what is booked to date,” McDermott said. “There are still a number of artists who aren’t touring yet and are still trying to put tours together. We know we’ll be adding a number of shows as we go, just because there are ongoing tours that aren’t announced just yet.” Many national acts are waiting to see how the nation bounces back from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shut down much of the entertainment world since March 2020. The 2021-22 season opens with Rufus Wainwright and José González: Unfollow the Rules in the Local Valley Tour Sept. 25. The final announced show will feature Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Director Michael Feinstein and Sandi Patty May 7. Most of the announced shows will be at the Palladium, with some at The Tarkington. “COVID rules are still different in different states, so an artist touring in the Midwest, Michigan might have different rules than Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky,” McDermott said. “Some of the larger commercial artists are pointing their finger in the air and seeing which way the wind is blowing. We’re pretty excited about what we’ve booked so far. I think Randy Rainbow (Oct. 7) is going to be an interesting one. We always love Pink Martini (Oct. 23) and Postmodern Jukebox (Dec 10). Singer/ songwriter Ben Folds (Nov. 12) is going to be very well received, and that is one (performer) we’ve been trying to get for a number of years.” Folds is on a solo piano tour. “Our country fans will love Clint Black (Oct. 24), and those who enjoy gospel, Christian music, the Gaither Vocal Band (Nov. 7) is very popular with them,” McDer-

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will present “Smoke on the Mountain” through June 20. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S Feinstein’s presents Don Farrell’s Frank Sinatra Tribute at 7:30 p.m. June 9 and Josh Kaufman at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at Feinstein’s at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. IMPROBABLE FICTION THEATRE Improbable Fiction Theatre’s production of “Waiting for Godot” is set for 7 p.m. June 12 and 2 p.m. June 13 outdoors at Teter Retreat in Noblesville. For more, visit ftheatrecompany.org. LATE NIGHT ON MAIN

Clint Black will perform at the Palladium Oct. 24 as part of the 2021-22 Center Presents season. (Submitted photos)

Singer/songwriter Ben Folds will perform at the Palladium Nov. 12 as part of the 2021-22 Center Presents season.

mott said. Holiday concerts include Debby Boone (Dec. 4) and Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour (Dec. 11). “Dave Koz is popular and has become a tradition around here,” McDermott said. “We have some tribute bands coming in like 1964 The Tribute (The Beatles, March 11, 2022) and George Michael Tribute (March 5, 2022). When you can bring in Itzhak Perlman (April 9, 2022), who is one of the great violin virtuosos of our time, that is saying something as well.” Perlman, who made his debut on the “The Ed Sullivan Show” at age 13, has 16 Grammy Awards. “There is a lot to choose from here,” McDermott said. “We’re really focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re trying to make that stand out in our programing, making sure we’ve got something that will be attractive to our community and beyond. A bit of our theme is looking forward, and no one wants to look back at the last 15 months, other than lessons learned, and we did learn some. There are things we changed in how we do things that were out of necessity, but we’ll continue to do that because we

know they work. We’ve learned a lot about livestreaming capabilities. I don’t think anything beats coming to a show and seeing it in person.” The annual gala will be virtual and streamed live from the Palladium. The event will feature Feinstein, a gospel choir and other performers and surprise guests. Donations and auction proceeds will support the Center’s artistic and educational programming. Among other highlights are Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration, Oct. 2; The King’s Singers, Dec. 12; An Evening with David Sedaris, Dec. 15; The Company Men, Feb. 18, 2022; Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Feb. 27; and Peking Acrobats, March 26: Subscription sales will start June 8. Available subscription packages are Classical Series, Jazz Series, Songbook Series and Create Your Own Series (any three or more). Single-event tickets for 2021 shows go on sale to the general public Aug. 6. Single-event tickets for 2022 shows will be on sale later in the fall. For a full schedule, visit thecenterpresents.org.

City of Carmel will present Late Night on Main featuring Barometer Soup, a new Jimmy Buffett tribute band, at 9 p.m. June 11. For more, visit Carmel Arts and Design District page on Facebook.

Clay Terrace concert series set editorial@youarecurrent.com The LadyBug 11th annual Summer Concert Series continues with Stella Luna & the Satellites June 10 at The Lawn at Clay Terrace. The series opened with Groove Smash June 3. This year’s main stage acts will begin at 7 p.m. each Thursday, with the warm-up act on the community side stage set for 6 to 6:45 p.m. It is sponsored by Carmel Music Academy. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The VIP Tent, presented by Prodigy Burger and Bar, will offer signature summer concert series cocktails. The rest of the concert series lineup includes: June 17: Dave & Rae; June 24: Endless Summer Band; July 1: Toy Factory; July 8: Jambox; July 15: Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars; July 22: Big Rosco & The Hammers; and July 29: My Yellow Rickshaw. The rain date is Aug. 5. The series is sponsored by LadyBug Pest and Wildlife Control.

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Red Barn Theatre artistic director Michael Taylor always enjoys directing a Michael Parker play for a few reasons. PLAY The Frankfort venue will present Michael Parker’s “Who’s in Bed with the Butler?” from June 9 to 20. Taylor, who will direct the play, said Parker, who died in 2019, always called the director before the production of one of his plays began to wish him well and then sent a note after it started. “I loved that. There are not playwrights that do that,” Taylor said. The playwright’s wife, Susan Parker, who also wrote plays with her husband, reached out to Taylor to let him know her husband had died. “She wished us well and it looks like she is going to continue that tradition,” said Taylor, a Frankfort High School theater teacher. The plot centers on a California billionaire’s only child, Constance, who assumes she will inherit her late father’s estate. But she learns that is not the case, and an

Director Michael Taylor works with actress Rochelle Meyers during rehearsal. (Submitted photo)

eccentric butler seems to be at the center of it. Like many of his plays, “Who’s in Bed with the Butler?” is a farce. “His stuff is very lighthearted,” Taylor said. “It’s great stuff for the summer. It’s the kind of show that if you had a bad day, you just want to relax and smile. That’s what this offers. All the shows this summer are light because I think the whole world needs it.” The production is the first since the 2020 season was canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

Theater presents ‘Cinderella’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Natalie Heinemeyer understands it will be difficult to make her final performance with the Ballet Theatre of Carmel BALLET Academy. “I am focusing on the performance, but I know how much I will miss everyone,” said Heinemeyer, who has been with the BTCA since 2013. “I am thankful for our tight community at BTCA.” The 18-year-old Westfield resident will make her final appearance in the title role of “Cinderella” June 12 and 13 at Marian University in Indianapolis. The shows are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. each day. “This will be my first time as Cinderella,” said Heinemeyer, who will major in dance a Butler University in the fall. “I’m excited to bring this iconic character to life. After the past year, I am really looking forward to dancing on stage in an auditorium with an audience. I’ve missed performing. This will be my first time as Cinderella. I’m excited to bring this iconic character to life.” Heinemeyer will perform as Cinderella in the June 12 evening and June 13 mati-

Noblesville resident Stella Bubenzer performs in a few roles in “Cinderella.” (Photo by Jenny Danek)

nee. Elizabeth Brame, who just finished her junior year at Westfield High School, will perform as Cinderella in the other two performances. When not playing Cinderella, each will play the Fairy Godmother. Noblesville resident Stella Bubenzer, a 2021 graduate of Herron High School, plays the Arabian Princess in her final performance. “It’s a more mature role and I enjoy it,” said Bubenzer, who played Clara in “The Nutcracker” in 2020. Bubenzer has been with BTCA for two years. For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org.

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Live at the Center 2021-22 events The Center for the Performing Arts is extending its popular Live at the Center livestream concert series CONCERTS through the 2021-22 season, with 12 monthly events featuring top local and regional artists. Along with the free livestreams that have drawn viewers from across the nation, the new season starting in July will welcome on-site audiences at $5 per person at the Carmel venue. Seating is limited. Tickets are on sale at thecenterpresents.org or 317-843-3800. Information on tickets and viewing options is available at thecenterpresents.org/ LATC. The newly announced performances from July 2021 through June 2022 are: The Indigos, alternative/funk-rock, 7:30 p.m. July 26, Palladium; Crescent Ulmer and the Tall Boys, folk-rock, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, The Tarkington; and Josh Kaufman with Cliff Ritchey, singer-songwriter, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 2021,

The Indigos, an alternative funk/rock group, will appear at 7:30 p.m. July 26 in the Live at the Center series at the Palladium. (Submitted photo)

Palladium; Vickery Chamber Live, classical, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Palladium; Strange Birds, Americana/country, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, The Tarkington; Gordon Bonham & Gene Deer, acoustic blues, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Studio Theater; Clint Breeze and the Groove, jazz/hip-hop, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2022, Palladium; Zach DuBois, country, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022, Palladium; Native World, indie rock, 7:30 p.m. March 31, 2022, Palladium; The Brothers Footman, soul/rock, 7:30 p.m April 28, 2022, Palladium; Sophie Faught Quartet, jazz, 8 p.m. May 27, 2022, Palladium; Wife Patrol, alternative rock, 8 p.m. June 18, 2022, Palladium.

Big Hoffa’s adds ice cream shop By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Big Hoffa’s Freezery opened May 14 and will complement its famous barbecue menu with hand-dipped ice cream, DINING regular shakes and Insane Shakes. “We have these shakes called Insane Shakes, and they are massive 20 oz. cups of ice cream shapes topped with all different kinds of ingredients,” owner Adam Hoffman said. “One of them is called Tears of a Mermaid, and it has a cinnamon roll on top with cotton candy and donuts and sprinkles and whipped cream, and it stands about a footand-a-half tall.” There are eight Insane Shakes. They cost $15 each. The other ice cream items on the menu range from $3 to $7. Hoffman said he’s always wanted to open an ice cream shop inside of Big Hoffa’s, 800 E. Main St., Westfield. “I have been to different areas around the country that had those shakes and they’re really awesome and fun,” Hoffman said. “There’s not anything like that in the area. I wanted to bring something different to Hamilton County, and based on the things we do at Big Hoffa’s and our crazy creations over there, it was the perfect fit for us.”

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The Tears of a Mermaid Insane Shake is 1-1/2-foot tall and features a cinnamon roll, doughnut, cotton candy and other ingrediants. (Submitted photo)

The ice cream store is in front of the building, where Big Hoffa’s used to be. Big Hoffa’s manages the rest of the building, which opened the space for the Big Hoffa’s Freezery. Big Hoffa’s Freezery ice cream is made at Glover’s Ice Cream in Frankfort. Big Hoffa’s Freezery also sells ice cream pints to go. Big Hoffa’s Freezery is open 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que has different hours. For more, visit Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que on Facebook.

The Cool Creek Summer Concert Series returns with some old favorites and a newly formed band, CONCERTS “We always attempt to provide a mix of confirmed favorites and performers we’ve researched and feel our loyal fans would enjoy like Barometer Soup,” said Don Nicholls, resource development specialist for Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. “So far, that formula has proven successful.” The series, at Cool Creek Park in Westfield, opens June 11 with Dave and Rae. The series follows with: • June 18, Barometer Soup • July 9, 45 RPM • July 16, The Doo! Band • July 30, Stella Luna and the Satellites • Aug. 6, The Flying Toasters. Barometer Soup, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band which was formed earlier this year, features Tim Wright of the Wright Brothers, and Steve Greenberg, Current Publishing co-founder, as primary vocalists. The band features Dane Clark, who

has played drums for John Mellencamp since 1996, and Randy Melson, Sandi Patty’s bassist. The 12-member band is set up as a near replica of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. “We believe the Parrot Head Nation will be out in force at the park for this concert,” Nicholls said of Barometer Soup. The 2020 series was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “At this time, we are hoping to put on the concerts without crowd restrictions,” Nicholls said. “We will be paying close attention to state and local health officials’ recommendations. One thing 2020 taught everyone responsible for planning community events is to expect the unexpected. Even though we hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us, HCPR is not assuming anything and refuses to let its guard down. The event planning team has made, and continues to make, decisions related to concert activities designed to keep not only everyone safe, but comfortable as well.” The concerts begin at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

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The Nickel Plate Arts Maker Faire will showcase the works of our talented local artisans and makers on the downtown Noblesville Courthouse Square. Come peruse a variety of handmade goods, craft art, jewelry, home decor, and more.

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JUNE 2021 NICKEL PLATE ARTS EVENTS, EXHIBITS, & CLASSES FIRST FRIDAY June 4, 6–9 p.m. View the “Process: The Healing Power of Art” exhibit in our Judge Stone House gallery, enjoy a drink from the cash bar, snack on a variety of refreshments, then stroll over to our Stephenson House gallery for a special showcase of photography by Frederick Durham. Enjoy beautiful jazz music by Monika Herzig and Peter Kienle (monikaherzig.com). Meet members of Wear Orange and Moms Demand Action and create your own Soul Box to be part of our exhibit.

JUDGE STONE HOUSE EXHIBIT

Process: The Healing Power of Art May 7-Jun 26; Wed.–Fri., Noon–5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

SHOWCASE EXHIBIT Frederick Durham “Streets of Gold” June 4-26, Wed.–Fri., Noon–5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Reception: June 12, 5-8 p.m.

Caravan Classes Happy Babies (& Tots) Online Thursdays at 10am Wednesday Art Classes $15 per session 4:30–5:30 p.m.: After-school Art 5:30–6:30 p.m.: Teen Art caravanclasses@gmail.com or call 765-557-1969 CEA (Community Education Arts) Callout for “Summer's Sizzle” Original artwork, poetry/short prose, and music Deadline June 9 cearts.org/arts-showcase/ Fishers Arts Council Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers FREE Fishers Arts Council opens the Art Gallery at City Hall every Saturday from 10am-12pm during the Fishers Farmers Market.

ONLINE CLASSES (via Zoom)

nickelplatearts.org/classes Classes with Jeanette Pomeroy-Parssi *single sessions available **No classes May 31

Monday Night Drawing Class May 24-Aug 2** (10 sessions*); 7–9 p.m. | Cost: $120 Monday Oil Painting 201 May 24-Aug 2** (10 sessions*), 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cost: $150 Wednesday Teen and Tween Drawing Class May 26- July 28 (10 sessions*), 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Cost: $100 Wednesday Oil Painting 201 May 26-July 28 (10 sessions*), 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cost: $150

2021 Adventures in Art Summer Camp for Noblesville Residents July 12-16 or July 19-23 Nickel Plate Arts is partnering with Noblesville Township Trustee Office to offer free week-long summer camps this July! Registration

Reception for “Stepping Back” by Romeo Zivoin FREE | Friday, June 11, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artist on display at the Art Gallery at City Hall and enjoy live music by Crossing Bridges. Some artwork will be available for purchase. More info: bit.ly/fishersevents Hamilton county artists' association (HCAA) Kids Art Camp June 7-10, 9-11 a.m.; 1:30-3:30 p.m. $45 per child per session Grades 1st-8th Class Sizes: 18-20 children in each session hcaa-in.org High Frequency Arts Spring Artist Open House & Reception: June 18, 5-8:30 p.m.

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required: Limit of 20 campers per session. Camp Schedule (projects change daily) 11 a.m.-Noon Mini Artists (age 4-6) 1-2 p.m. Little Artists (age 7-9) 3-4 p.m. Tween Artists (age 10-12) Register at nickelplatearts.org/ classes/camps.

IN FISHERS MEYER NAJEM SHOWCASE

Bobbi Samples “Come on, Spring! Indiana Wildflowers!” April-June; Meyer Najem Building Reception: June 5, 6-7:30 p.m.

FOUR DAY RAY SHOWCASE Sharon Jiskra Brooks “Observations” April-June; Four Day Ray Brewing

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Craig Mullins & Sherry Haines "Neighbors” April-June; Hub & Spoke Design Center, Reception: June 18, 5-8:30 p.m.

High Frequency Arts at the Hub & Spoke Design Center 8100 E 106th Street highfrequencyarts.com/events Improbable Fiction Theatre Company Waiting for Godot Teeter Retreat, Noblesville June 5, 6, and June 12, 13 7 p.m. | $15 per ticket iftheatrecompany.org FISHERS DISTRICT Live Listening on the Yard Presented by Thompson Thrift Retail Group The Yard at the Fishers District Every Tuesday, May-August, 7-9 p.m. fishersdistrict.com Noblesville Main Street Noblesville Farmers Market May 1-October 9, 8 a.m.-Noon Federal Hill Commons

The Noblesville Farmers Market is proud of our diverse and unique vendor base. All market vendors produce the products they sell! From honey, to fresh meat, to flowers to candles, the Noblesville Farmers Market has something for everyone! Main Street Block Party June 5, 7-11 p.m. The Main Street Block Party is a family-friendly event that will include live music, food trucks, a beer garden, giant games and more! It’s held in downtown Noblesville. More info: noblesvillemainstreet.org White River Sound Every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Ivy Tech in Lawrence More info: whiteriversoundchorus.org

Twenty Tap The spicy crispy southern chicken sandwich is made with in-house hot sauce. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 5406 N. College Ave., Indianapolis What to get: Crispy southern chicken Price: $13 Anna’s take: I recently went to Twenty Tap in Broad Ripple for a Current Publishing editors’ night out. Although I’ve never been, I was pleased with the spicy crispy southern chicken sandwich that I ordered. The sandwich is available regular or spicy, and if you’re a frequent reader of this column, you know I enjoy spicy. I was very pleased

with how hot the in-house hot sauce was, and if you’re sensitive to spicy things, I would suggest ordering the regular version because the spicy one definitely cleared my sinuses. The breaded chicken breast is topped with Bibb lettuce, tomatoes, house pickles and a black pepper aioli and served with a side of fries. As its name implies, Twenty Tap sells beers on tap, although according to its website, it has 38 offerings rather than 20. Regardless, it had some unique offerings. The Bare Hands Thai PA, a Thai-spiced IPA, paired wonderfully with the heat of the chicken.

Behind bars: Jackson was a Rapper Get it at Hotel Tango, Zionsville Ingredients: 1 oz. vodka, 1 oz. orangecello, .5 oz. lime juice, .5 oz. tangerine, ginger simple syrup, 1 dash grapefruit bitters, orange swath, rosemary sprig Directions: Shake liquid ingredients together, express an orange swath in a chilled coupe glass and serve neat, then garnish with the rosemary.