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Noblesville school board approves agreement to administer career, vocational training By Matthew Kent news@currentnoblesville.com

program, according to Day. “Specific classes would be housed in the school corporations and the teachers of Noblesville Schools has approved crethose classes would be employees of the ating a joint services agreement for the school corporation hosting the program,” administration of Day said. EDUCATION career and vocaCosts would be allocated based tional training for on a formula approved by the govstudents. erning body and primarily based on The agreement between the enrollment, according to Day. StuHamilton County Center for Cadents in all Hamilton County school reer Achievement and Noblesville corporations who have sought caSchools will be in conjunction with reer and vocational education have Lively five other school corporations withattended classes at the J. Everitt in Hamilton County. Under the proposed Light Career Center in the Metropolitan plan, classes would be offered at each School District of Washington Township. respective school, allowing students from Officials hope to get everything up and across Hamilton County to access such running in time for the 2023-24 school year, courses, said David Day, an attorney and said Carrie Lively, executive director for the partner with Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim. Hamilton County Center for Career AchieveUnder the proposed agreement, a government. Lively said offering programs locally ing body consisting of six superintendents will expand opportunities for high school would be created, while decisions would students. require approval by a majority of the board. Lively said Noblesville Schools conducted The day-to-day administration would be pilot programs this past school year, one handled by Westfield Washington Schools, of which involved 25 to 30 high school stuwhich would employ an executive director dents from Noblesville and Hamilton Heights and other staff needed to administer the in Arcadia working on advanced manufac-

turing coursework. The pilot program helped students identify what advanced manufacturing is and learn about the skills necessary while connecting them to employers within the sector, Lively said. Lively added that there was a resurgence of interest among students, noting that Noblesville Schools has added more classes tied to advanced manufacturing for the next school year with a particular focus on automation and robotics in the manufacturing sector. Lively also said under the proposed agreement, students would be able to attend different schools offering courses in areas that they might be interested in that might not be available at their own school. Lively noted the overall program will benefit not only local students, but employers as well once it is in place. “I think the benefit is substantial,” she said. “Not only are we giving students deliberate career exposure and career experience, we’re giving them credentials to be able to go into the world of work, but we’re also giving them the opportunity to decide what their next step is going to be.”

School board OKs firm to manage athletics renovation project By Matthew Kent news@currentnoblesville.com

“We hope to seek approval in the future for an additional NHS renovation project that will provide an expansion of our STEM A construction firm has been selected to programming, music education, performing serve as construction manager of an atharts and large group instruction,” Cooke letics renovation project at Noblesville High said. “Due to construction plans, the project School that is addressing athletic space had to EDUCATION expected to begin happen first before room could be next year. opened to expand the STEM, music, The Noblesville School Board votperforming arts, etc.” ed to approve Hagerman, Inc. during Cooke said the athletic facilities its June 21 meeting for the $17.4 renovation project was identified million project, which will expand as part of a comprehensive asathletic spaces, physical education sessment by the district, which Cooke rooms, flooring, locker rooms and eventually developed a master plan. storage. It is being funded through a bond Noblesville High School athletic director with no increase in the tax rate and no use Leah Wooldridge could not be reached for of referendum dollars, said Marnie Cooke, comment regarding the project. spokeswoman for Noblesville Schools. Hagerman has also served as conCooke said the district expects to begin struction manager for other local school work in January 2023 on the project that construction projects, including at Hamwill last about 18 months. ilton Southeastern Schools in Fishers.

Among the work includes a $19.5 million, 92,000-square-foot building now known as Southeastern Elementary School, which was completed in July 2019, according to Hagerman’s website. The firm’s other work for Hamilton Southeastern Schools includes construction tied to a new junior-senior high school and renovation of the existing high school as a freshman center that was completed in June 2012, according to its website. The company was also previously awarded a contract for work tied to a project in Wayne Township to replace Durbin Elementary School, which will be repurposed into extra space for Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ FOCUS program students. Students who attended Durbin Elementary School will attend Deer Creek Elementary School at Bolden Road and 156th Street in Noblesville starting this fall.

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Council denies Beaver gravel operation, proposed park By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Noblesville Common Council denied a rezone request from Beaver Materials, 7-2, at its June 28 meeting. GOVERNMENT Beaver Materials’ petition proposed an expansion of Potter’s Bridge Park near 191st Street and Allisonville Road in collaboration with the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. after a five-year sand and gravel extraction process in the area. A residential component also was planned. Council members Megan Wiles, Darren Peterson, Brian Ayer, Mark Boice, Pete Schwartz, Dan Spartz and Aaron Smith voted against the proposal. Council members Greg O’Connor and Mike Davis voted in favor of the project. O’Connor said he voted in favor because of the benefits of having more parkland in a growing city. “I think for the next generation of residents, it can be quite an amenity,” O’Connor

said. Wiles and Peterson said an expanded park would be a welcome amenity but felt the location wasn’t the best place for a gravel operation. Peterson, however, supports the idea of turning an industrial site into a recreational area. “I don’t believe this is the right site for a mining operation,” Wiles said. “If it can be a park that would be expanded, that would be fabulous.” Ayer said he voted against the proposal because it didn’t meet Noblesville’s comprehensive plan and wasn’t approved by the city’s plan commission. Beaver Gravel and the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. must wait one year before considering resubmitting the proposal. The project was opposed by a grassroots organization called Don’t Leave It to Beaver. Group members stated in a press release that if the proposal is resubmitted, members would oppose it absence of new evidence. For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org.

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A recent Noblesville High School graduate was recognized by the Noblesville School Board after being chosen as a member of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s ACHIEVEMENT STEM Team. Allison Maskew was one of four high school seniors selected to the team, which honors students for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments in science, technology, engineering or math. Maskew, who was recognized during the June 21 school board meeting, plans to attend Purdue University in the fall to study pharmaceutical sciences. “Just as careers in science, technology, engineering and math are continuing to grow rapidly across Indiana, so is the innovation led in Indiana classrooms,” Holcomb said. “The students selected this year for our STEM Team represent the next generation of Hoosier innovators, as they’re each already using their scientific and technical knowledge to make an incredible impact in their communities.” Maskew will also receive a $1,000

Noblesville High School graduate Allison Maskew, right, is recognized by former Noblesville Schools Supt. Beth Niedermeyer during the June 21 Noblesville school board meeting. (Photo by Matthew Kent)

scholarship deposit into an Indiana CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings plan and a letterman jacket identifying her as a member of the governor’s STEM Team. She is interning at CVS Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician-in-training. The other students selected by Holcomb were Rama Khabbaz, a graduate of Valparaiso High School in Valparaiso; Siya Goel, a graduate of West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School in West Lafayette; and Matthew Liu, a graduate of Columbus North High School in Columbus.

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“Retirement and the depth and breadth of my life experiences allow me to focus on helping our students to achieve their best.” Noblesville resident Melba Kiser has Kiser said although Noblesville Schools announced she will run for the Noblesville has been recognized for its STEM program, Schools board. jazz program and sports programs, EDUCATION The Cuban native she believes there is also a percentimmigrated to the age of students who are not profiUnited States as a child and apprecient in the basics. ciates the opportunities to live the “As taxpayers, more than 50 per“American dream.” cent of our taxes go to education. I “I was fortunate to live that want to ensure that our tax dollars dream,” she said. “I want our chilare giving all students the best Kiser dren and grandchildren to have the education possible,” she said. “I’ve same opportunities.” attended the monthly meetings to listen Kiser, who has a business degree, has and learn what is currently being done. worked in pharmaceutical production, elecAdditionally, I’ve given public comment on tronic monitoring with microbiology overissues of concern to me as a grandparent sight in a food plant and research and develand taxpayer.” opment. Now retired, she spends her time Kiser is engaged in pushing for legislation involved in community service activities. in Indiana that would improve the education “Our students face many challenges and system for K-12. She also monitors civics should have many and varied opportunities curriculum standards to ensure students based on their talents and skills,” Kiser said. learn about civics. NHS nationally recognized for STEM program — Noblesville High School has been nationally recognized for the fifth year in a row as a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative STEM opportunities for students.

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Property owners must obtain permits to demolish certain downtown buildings By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Buildings in downtown Noblesville now have an added layer of protection after the Noblesville Common Council recently unanimously approved a demolition ordinance. The ordinance requires a permit prior to the destruction of a building within the ordinance’s boundary. To obtain a demolition permit, petitioners must appear before the Noblesville Plan Commission and Noblesville Common Council. Plan commission and council members would vote on whether or not to grant the permit. The northernmost boundary is Harrison Street, the southernmost boundary is Division Street. The boundary extends east to west from the White River to South 17th Street. Council member Aaron Smith, who represents the downtown district, said prior to the ordinance, property owners were able to demolish a property without a vote. Property owners were still required to obtain Smith a demolition permit from the planning department. Although council would be notified of the upcoming demolition, they couldn’t take a vote to stop it. Now, if property owners want to demolish any structure larger than a two-car garage in the boundary, they must get approval from the city. “My goal was not to stop development,” Smith said. “My goal was to make sure it was thoughtful and worked with what we’re trying to do downtown. We didn’t want people to be able to buy old homes and demolish them to make a parking lot or something like that.” Smith said the ordinance allows the city to preserve historic buildings while continuing to grow. “The balance between preservation and progress is a hard one to get right,” Smith said. “When I was campaigning, I said you can have both, you just have to do it the right way.” However, Smith said if a building is deemed a hazard, it is not subject to the demolition ordinance. The ordinance was first considered after

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Noblesville resident and Realtor Kurt Meyer gave advice to prospective clients. “I had some experience with clients or prospective clients who asked, ‘Would it make sense to buy and demolish this property?’” Meyer said. “In each case, Meyer it was upsetting to me, and I advised them don’t do that. But they don’t have to take my advice. I might not always be the Realtor.” Meyer approached Smith and together they looked into establishing the ordinance. Meyer said even buildings on the National Register of Historic Places weren’t protected from demolition. If a building is on the National Register of Historic Places, an impact study must be done if a federally funded project is planned for the area. The study

examines if the proposed project negatively impacts the historic fabric of the neighborhood. However, if someone purchased the property and decided to demolish it, the register doesn’t protect the building. “It adds another layer of protection,” Meyer said. “It doesn’t mean a property can’t be demolished. It means there is a public hearing and an opportunity for people to remonstrate. (The petitioner) could still get approval, but this just means we will more carefully consider it as a community rather than let people do what they will with a historic property.” For more, visit cityofnoblesville.org. ON THE COVER: Kurt Meyer, left, and Aaron Smith pause on the porch of the Craig House, a house built in 1893 that is now protected through the city’s new demolition ordinance. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

Council member Aaron Smith said one of the most common questions about the demolition ordinance is: WHY DOES THE BOUNDARY INCLUDE ALLEYWAYS? “When we looked at (the ordinance), we were concerned with, ‘How does it look from the street?’” Smith said. “That’s why both sides of Logan and both sides of Conner are protected. We are looking at it more of how to preserve the fabric of the community.” Realtor Kurt Meyer said a common question he’s often asked is: WHY ISN’T MY HOUSE PROTECTED? Although not currently outlined in the ordinance, Meyer said he thinks it is completely reasonable for a city block contiguous to an existing boundary to request to be included in the boundary if all property owners are in favor.

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Nostalgia leads us to seek out occasions to reconnect with our past. Once great and vibrant rock stars roll out a “final” tour, likely designed to pay for their most recent divorce. The 74-year-old bad boy singer is greeted with cheers from his balding and Rubenesque audience, mixed with a few hipsters hoping to score a T-shirt to wear ironically while working as a barista and finishing their degree in somethingwe’ve-never-heard-of studies. The crowd is appreciative but cannot focus on the performance, instead noting “how good he looks for his age” with every new song. The youngsters in the crowd find themselves singing along to tunes they recognize from recent auto commercials, thinking that they were simple jingles rather than once-groundbreaking hit songs. It is all good fun, and it makes us feel like we are a part of some collective history. Locals of a certain age are quick to retell the story of the “last” show of the great Elvis Presley. Although it took place almost 45 years ago to the day, there is a bit of shared infamy in having attended in person. Still, if we are always looking back, are we missing something in the future? Vampires and rock stars indulge in any number of troublesome acts to hang onto youth. But should they? If given the chance, would we exchange our past for someone else’s future? If we imagine that we could improve on the likely trajectory of the future, we might assume perhaps. If we knew that we’d lose our own accumulated joy and sorrow and be doomed to live the likely pedestrian life of another, perhaps not. Are we defined more by our history or by our future? If the latter, how much time are we dedicating to thinking about where we are going?

Friends, it’s done. My life as a dance mom has finally ended, and I think it was only fitting that I said my goodbyes in Galveston, Texas. Galveston, for those of you not familiar, is a barrier island down the road from Houston. It’s a beach town that feels like it’s seen better days, with a graffitied sea wall that abuts a fairly busy five-lane highway. Bottle caps and plastic detritus wash up along the shore with the expected seaweed, dead fish and broken shells. Summer ambient temperatures consistently run in the triple digits. Despite its rundown appearance, though, Galveston has a lot to offer. It has beautiful sunrises and bountiful waterfowl, some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet and an impressive array of delicious Mexican and barbecue eateries. Can y’all say, “smoked brisket taco?” Turns out, the competitive dance world is actually a lot like Galveston — a bit gritty on the surface but absolutely worth a visit. In the last nine years, my daughter has experienced hip injuries and girl drama and body image issues and studio “politics,” set amid a backdrop of screaming mothers, skimpy costumes and exorbitant entry fees. Despite all that, or maybe because of it, she has made friends for life, developed resilience and confidence, and created the type of memories that can only come from spending 20 bucks on a Galveston ghost tour with — surprise, surprise — no ghosts. I, of course, have lived vicariously through her, which makes this final dance trip such a bittersweet moment. My jazz-handing, piqué-turning baby is done, and so is my time as a dance mom. Peace out.

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Grilling neighbors on charcoal and gas Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

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The Fourth of July weekend cookout is just around the corner, and we are planning a barbeque with some friends HUMOR at our house. That was not the original plan, but turns out we were not invited to the cookout around the corner. Here is a statistic reported by the people who make propane tanks: In total, 69.3 percent of men versus 67 percent of women prefer gas grills over charcoal grills. What could possibly account for this vast taste variance of 2.3 percent between men and women? I have always accepted the statistical difference between the sexes when it comes to the love of shoes, the comic genius of “The Three Stooges” and professional wrestling. Those disparities were understandable, but the gender gap in the preference of gas versus charcoal grills is a mystery. Scientists at one of the many genome labs should take the time to see if there is, indeed, an actual gene to explain this. They have already found one each for selfishness, social skills and altruism, but not a single study has been dedicated to the charcoal/gas grills discrepancy. You laugh (I hope), but these are your tax dollars squandered by the government — your money up in smoke, especially if you prefer charcoal. I did some research on my own block to see if the results meshed with typical American neighborhoods. I knocked on the first door. “Hi, Mark, I’m taking a little survey. Do you prefer a charcoal or a gas grill?” “Well, that’s kind of a touchy question in

this house. I prefer gas, but Judy likes coals. I’d rather not go on the record with this. Our kids are still in school, and we belong to a very conservative church. Instead, it would be safer to tell you about our sex lives or how much debt we are in.” I tried another house. “Norman, I just dropped over to find out whether it makes any difference to you whether you fire up your grill with gas or charcoal.” “It mattered a lot to the first Mrs. Collingwood. That’s why there’s a second Mrs. Collingwood. Things were fine for several years, but then my new wife read something in Prevention magazine and started asking me a lot of health and safety questions about my chosen cooking method. I hate being grilled about grilling, so I purchased a brand-new Weber that meets my wife’s new barbequing preference. It’s cheaper than getting a third Mrs. Collingwood.” One final thing: According to most propane manufacturers, 36 percent of grillers don’t know they’re out of propane gas until they actually are. Sorry, I don’t have a clever ending to this column, but it doesn’t really matter. Only 26 percent of my readers know that my last line is supposed to be funny. That’s because 74 percent don’t get that far.

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Older Hoosiers can save lives with organ donation Commentary by Kellie Tremain Did you know the oldest Hoosier to give the gift of life was 103 years old? You are never too old to register to be an organ and tissue donor. VIEWPOINT May was Older Americans Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the contributions of Indiana’s older residents and increase awareness about aging and its related issues. Hoosiers 50 and older enrich the lives of their family, friends, loved ones and communities. Many have saved lives as organ, tissue and eye donors while many others in this age group have been given a second chance at a healthy life through organ or tissue transplant. There is a myth out there: Many Indiana residents over 50 mistakenly think they are too old or not healthy enough to be an organ and tissue donor. That is often not the case. Here are the facts. More than one-third of all deceased organ donors in the U.S. are over 50. In 2021, of the 13,863 donors in the country, 5,254 – or nearly 38 percent – were people 50 and older. When Norma Berkey, of Goshen, died in 2020, she saved lives as a tissue donor and became the oldest Hoosier to ever do so. There are no restrictions for registering to be an organ and tissue donor, and that includes one’s age and medical history. The priority of a physician is to save your life. Your donation status does not affect your medical care. A separate

team of medical professionals determines your donation status, not the team of physicians and medical staff responsible for your immediate medical care. This separate team determines if you are a viable organ donor and if you can be a donor. There are more than 106,000 Americans, including nearly 1,100 Indiana residents, who need a lifesaving organ transplant. Organs that can be transplanted include the heart, liver, pancreas, lungs, kidneys and intestine. Every donor can potentially save up to eight lives. Unfortunately, 16 people die every day while waiting for a transplant. The number of people who need a lifesaving transplant is simply rising faster than the number of willing donors. Further, thousands of people each day need healing tissue donations. Tissues that can be donated include the corneas, skin, heart valves, bone, blood vessels and connective tissues, such as tendons. By donating tissue, you can save and heal the lives of up to 75 people. You should not rule yourself out from becoming an organ

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and tissue donor simply because of your age. You are never too old to choose to help save and heal lives. Educate yourself and talk to your family and friends while considering your decision. There is an abundance of educational information on the Donate Life Indiana website, including informative videos that explain the organ donation process and share why donation is so critical to saving lives. When you decide to sign up, you can do so immediately at donatelifeindiana.org or you can register to become a donor the next time you are at your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch. Finally, once you choose to be a donor hero, make sure you share your decision with your family, so they know your wishes. That is a very important step to ensuring the donation process is a comforting one for your family. It is my hope you will say “yes” to becoming an organ and tissue donor because the need is great. Not everyone can be a donor, even if they register. But registering is the first step. Being an organ and tissue donor, no matter your age, can be your legacy. Giving the gift of life is truly the greatest gift you can ever give. Kellie Tremain has served as president and CEO of Indiana Donor Network since December 2012. She is the third CEO of Indiana Donor Network since it was formed in 1987. As CEO, Tremain champions the organization’s mission to save and enhance as many lives as possible through organ, tissue and eye donation.

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Number of Taxpayers Average Number of Average Taxes that Receive Tax Amount Taxpayers that Tax Amount Refunded Rank County Refunds Refunded Owe Taxes Owed Index 1 Jay 7,400 3,295 1,190 3,945 24.85 2 Hamilton 112,540 3,159 42,190 7,847 22.1 3 Boone 23,580 3,124 7,870 7,683 21.4 4 Lagrange 14,060 3,055 2,520 3,752 20 5 Elkhart 79,040 2,896 13,250 5,075 16.8 6 Warrick 23,770 2,891 5,440 6,203 16.7 7 Lake 189,680 2,866 35,830 3,800 16.2 8 Porter 66,490 2,866 14,670 5,315 16.2 9 Posey 9,480 2,824 2,030 8,291 15.35 10 Franklin 8,420 2,820 1,700 4,855 15.27

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Indy Opera’s event features lobster bake By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Lobsta Bakes of Maine started 25 years ago with a love story when a Maine lobster fisherman met FUNDRAISER and married a vacationer from Cincinnati. That lobster fisherman, Kevin Smith, stayed in Cincinnati to start Lobsta Bakes. “We have been bringing in live lobster from Maine and steaming them on your doorstep ever since the wedding,” said Jim Radcliffe, catering sales manager for Lobsta Bakes. Lobsta Bakes will help bring an authentic New England lobster fest to Indianapolis Opera’s 12th annual fundraiser, Lobster Palooza. The event will return from 5 to 9 p.m. July 17 to Daniel’s Family Vineyard and Winery in McCordsville. “We bring it all and use our custom-built steam cookers on-site to prepare the freshest lobster, delivered to us the day after catch, and served up with corn, potatoes, coleslaw, mussels, breads and drawn butter,” Radcliffe said. “We have seafood appetizers that go well with the Lobsta Bakes that include crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder and oysters on the half shell.” Radcliffe said staff will stay on-site this year and serve. In the past, a caterer handled the serving. “We will give lobster-picking demonstrations and go tableside to assist anyone that may want additional help,” he said. However, Radcliffe said the Lobster Palooza crowd typically doesn’t need much instruction. “We do about 50 to 70 Lobsta Bakes in a normal summer and typically travel within a 150-mile radius from the shop,” Radcliffe said. Smith sold the company to Phil and Emma Jones earlier this year. “Kevin is up in Maine with his wife Ann making sure we always have lobsters,” Radcliffe said. “He is back up working lobster boats. He’ll be making guest appearances (for Lobsta Bakes).” Ellinger Riggs Insurance, based in Noblesville, is in its fourth year as a sponsor

‘MARY POPPINS’ “Mary Poppins” runs through July 10 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘BRIGHT STAR’ Red Barn Summer Theatre’s “Bright Star” begins July 7 and runs through July 17 at the Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net. ‘ALL THE WAY’ Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founder Don Farrell’s “All the Way — A Frank Sinatra Tribute” is set for 7:30 p.m. July 9 at Feinstein’s Cabaret at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. ‘THE AMBUSH’ “The Ambush,” a medical murder mystery, is set for performances at 7 p.m. July 8-9 and 3 p.m. July 10 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

Stephen Reynolds and Becca Ford at the 2021 Lobster Palooza at Daniel’s Vineyard. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Opera)

of the event. Rob Ellinger, a Fishers resident, is the president of the agency. “We think supporting the arts is important,” Ellinger said. “We think it’s great for us to be involved in. This shows a different side of opera. A lot of people think of opera as a black-tie (event). This is a more casual event, and how often do we get fresh lobster in Indiana, right? It’s a fun event and a great atmosphere.” Other event sponsors include Daniel’s Vineyard, Current Publishing, National Bank of Indianapolis and Merrill: J.K. Blackburn & Associates/Searles Akers Wealth Management Group. This is the second year the event will be held at Daniel’s Vineyard. It was previously held outside of the Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis. “We love connecting with the beautiful

location of Daniel’s and the Geist (Reservoir) area,” said Indy Opera General Director David Starkey, who lives in McCordsville. “This uniqueness of having a lobster bake is not your typical thing you have in Indiana. It’s top shelf all the way. It’s a party. It’s bringing new and unique things together. The opera is all about bringing new and different things together.” A cocktail hour is set for 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the lobster dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Besides Daniel’s wines, Taxman Brewery, Tito’s Vodka and Still Moon specialty drinks also will be available. From 7 to 9 p.m., the Drew Martini band will perform music for dancing. Tickets are $200. The deadline for ticket orders is July 8. For more, visit indyopera. org.

Ex-Carmel resident’s play at District Theatre editorial@youarecurrent.com Playwright Shar Steiman’s “Bed Play” has three remaining performances at The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Steiman, a 2013 University High School graduate, grew up in Carmel. Steiman now lives in Denver. The play, which opened July 1, is directed and produced by Ty Stover. Stover is the owner of StageQuest Indy, which is presenting the play. The play revolves around one main prop: a bed. It follows the intimate lives of four queer individuals learning how to navigate sex, dating and friendships. The play moves through scenes and soliloquies all in slam poetry and rhyme. For more, visit indydistricttheatre.org and sharsteiman.com

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Un5gettable started as five friends from Kokomo having fun performing. “We started 20 years ago in COMEDY our late teens and early 20s,” Carmel resident Joe Cameron said. “We were friends first. We decided to do a couple performances as a gag. We went our separate ways to live life.” In 2014, they decided to perform some original comedy songs. “We haven’t stopped writing, recording and performing since then,” Cameron said. “It’s been fun and unexpected to do this with my friends.” Actors Theatre of Indiana Live will present Un5gettable at 7:30 p.m. July 15 at Feinstein’s Cabaret at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Cameron said the group will perform six shows at Indy Fringe later this summer. Two of the members live out of state, so they only do a few live performances a year. “We do video and music content,” said Cameron, who moved to Carmel from Chicago in 2021.

July 7-10 & July 13-17 From left, Zach Harris, Ryan Richards, Kyle Cothern, Joe Cameron and Brendan Hawkins form Un5gettable. (Photo courtesy of Joe Cameron)

Cameron said he and Zach Harris do most of the writing. There have been times when four members have written together. Cameron said the five vocalists met through Civic Theatre or high school show choir. Brendan Hawkins lives in Fishers and Ryan Richards is in the process of moving from Kokomo to Carmel. Kyle Cothern lives in Chicago and Harris is in Los Angeles. “The show will be a 90-minute break from the real world where we are going to sing about ridiculous scenarios in an extremely serious manner,” Cameron said. The group released an album, “I Am Okay,” in May. For more, visit un5gettable.com.

‘Bright Star’ set to shine By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Red Barn Summer Theatre Artistic Director Michael Taylor stopped in a theater while on vacation to see MUSICAL “Bright Star.” “I fell in love with the story and the music,” Taylor said. “As soon as I saw it, I became an instant fan. It’s one I’ve wanted to do for a while. We were supposed to do it (in 2020) before the pandemic. It’s kind of been a blessing in disguise because of the voices we have this summer really fit it.” Red Barn will present “Bright Star” July 7 to 17 at the Frankfort venue. The musical, which debuted in San Diego in 2014, was written and composed by comedian-actor-musician Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell. The story follows a woman in two parts of her life as a young girl and then as a magazine editor in Asheville, N.C., 22 years later. “Those playing the leading roles are very excited about this show and (are) as much excited about the show as I am,” Taylor said. “Their passion is showing in rehears-

Choreographer Madison Reyes, left, provides script notes to performers Matthew Riordan and Chloe Byars. (Photo courtesy of Michael Taylor)

als, and it will show on stage come performance (time).” Taylor said the music is more of a country/folk sound. The musical opens in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina in 1945-46. “It’s a bigger ensemble than we’ve done in the past,” Taylor said. “We get a nice big sound. We have some strong voices coming in to cover these leading roles. The music is just beautiful, and I really think people are going to enjoy it.” Taylor said the challenges are organizing all the set pieces and a large cast. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

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The Center for the Performing Arts has booked a third round of its Live at the Center concert and livestream CONCERTS series, with nine events from July through June 2023 featuring original music by top local and regional artists. Viewable on YouTube, Facebook and the Center’s website, Live at the Center delivers a front-row perspective on each performance, with multi-camera HD video coverage and rich stereo sound. The registration cost is pay-what-you-can with no minimum price. Tickets for on-site performances at the Carmel venue are pay-what-you-can with a $5 minimum. Seats are on sale at thecenterpresents.org or can be purchased by calling 317-843-3800. More information on tickets and viewing options is available at thecenterpresents.org/LATC. Launched in 2020 to help support local musicians during the pandemic lockdown, the series has become a hit with fans and artists alike and a standard part of the Center’s annual schedule.

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The upcoming performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings and includes Keller &Cole, indie folk, July 27 at the Palladium; Tad Robinson, blues/soul, Aug. 31, Palladium; WHAM, classical, Sept. 28, Palladium; Marrialle Sellars Band, pop; Nov. 30, Studio Theater; Tay Bronson & The Tackle Box, country, Jan. 25, 2023; The Tarkington; Katherine Nagy Trio with guest Tim Wright, Americana; Feb. 22, 2023, Studio Theater; Premium Blend, jazz April 26, 2023, Palladium; Public Universal Friend, indie rock, May 31, 2023, The Tarkington; Dizgo, jamtronica/ funk, June 28, 2023, Palladium.

Microbrewers festival set By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com After a two-year hiatus, the Indiana Microbrewers Festival will return for its 25th anniversary. BEER The event, a fundraiser for the Brewers of Indiana Guild, is set for 1 to 6 p.m. July 23 at Military Park at White River State Park in Indianapolis. “The Indiana Microbrewers Festival is the Guild’s original festival and has an outstanding following of local craft beer lovers from across the state,” said Julia Whitson, the executive director of the Brewers of Indiana Guild. “The atmosphere is different from other beer-focused festivals as you’ll find 70-plus breweries from all over the state, a considerable number more than a lot of festivals you’ll find in other cities and towns. “It’s also unique in that participants are all Indiana-based and are all active members of the Guild.” Whitson said exclusive, special-edition beer releases will take place during the event. “Customers will be able to snag a six-

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pack that includes a variety of styles from six different Guild member breweries,” Whitson said. Whitson said she started with the Guild in December 2021 just in time for planning for Winterfest, which took place in February. Whitson said Winterfest was a huge success for the Guild. “It was our first festival back since early 2020 and our followers were eager to get back together in person,” she said. “We loved that everyone in attendance was just so pleasant, excited to be back among friends in the craft beer community and welcoming to one another.” For more, drinkin.beer/imf/.

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What’s in a name? Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Entrance to Assisi in Umbria region of Italy. (Photo by Don Knebel)

A visit to Assisi in Italy Commentary by Don Knebel This is the first of two visits to Assisi, a historic town in Italy’s Umbria region, about 100 miles north of Rome. TRAVEL Beginning in about 1,000 B.C., the area around Assisi was settled by Umbrians, who built fortified settlements in the mountains. In 295 B.C., Romans took control of the area and built the city of Asisium on terraces at the foot of Mount Subasio about 1,300 feet above sea level. The sophisticated walled city included a forum, an amphitheater and a large temple honoring Minerva (or perhaps Hercules). Sextus Propertius, a Latin poet, was born in Asisium in about 45 B.C. After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, Asisium became an independent commune. During the Middle Ages, Rocca Maggiore, an imposing imperial fortress, was built above the city. In the 16th century, with the city under papal control, the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerv incorporated the colonnaded facade of the Temple of Minerva. Assisi became part of the Italian Kingdom in 1860. In 1997, Assisi was hit by two earthquakes, damaging or destroying many of its buildings. Today, Assisi, with a population of about 28,000, has largely recovered from the earthquakes and is among the most pleasant and interesting towns in Italy, with winding streets, moderate temperatures and magnificent mountain views. Remains of Roman roads and gates are visible and an archaeological museum beneath Piazza del Comune, the town square, displays items from the ancient Roman Forum. However, what makes Assisi a destination for thousands each year is not its Roman heritage, but because St. Francis, who

Have you ever met a married couple who start to resemble each other over a period of time? Or how about someone who looks like their GRAMMAR GUY pet? While these pairings are visually fitting, have you ever met a person whose name suits them perfectly? An aptronym (or aptonym or euonym) is a name that fits the description or appearance of the person to which it belongs. This can be with a fictional character or a real-life person. For instance, let’s suppose I opened a ham-focused restaurant that shows off a special carving technique I perfected using a knife pre-soaked in a vat of hot honey. In this case, my name “Curtis Honeycutt” would be an aptronym. Here are a few real examples of people with aptronyms. The first person I think of whose name fits them perfectly is Usain Bolt. Perhaps the greatest sprinter of all time, Jamaican-born Bolt still holds the record for the fastest 100-meter dash, with a time of

9.58 seconds back in 2009. Do you play poker? One of the most successful players in the World Series of Poker series is Chris Moneymaker. He won the tournament in 2003, pocketing a prize of $2.5 million. A moneymaker, indeed. To round out some more real-life aptronym examples, consider meteorologist Amy Freeze, father and son pro baseball multitime all-stars Cecil and Prince Fielder, poet William Wordsworth, neurologist Russell Brain and master sommelier Emily Wines. The opposite of an aptronym is an inaptronym, a name that defies its owner’s character or career choice. My favorite inaptronym belongs to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard. Although the band is known for their long beards, Beard is the only member of ZZ Top who doesn’t have a beard. What’s in a name? Sometimes, it’s everything.

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

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founded the Franciscans, was born there in about A.D. 1181. The churches in Assisi associated with Francis, collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, include the seventh-largest church in the world. Next week, we will visit those churches and learn more about St. Francis.

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Family seeking assistance with transportation of child from in afternoons from Zionsville West Middle School to home located 12 minutes away. The pickup time would be at approximately 3:45p.m. each weekday during the school year. For this assistance, we will pay $35 per trip. We are seeking a highly responsible individual with a good driving record with whom we can entrust the safety of our child. If interested please email mstriebel@dimensionsfurniture.com or call/text at 317-945-5165.

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Ideal for a parent that wants to work while the kids are at school or retired person seeking part-time work in far northside Marion County. We are a friendly, growing, professional company that provides accounting, tax and business advisory services, searching for a service-oriented person as an addition to our team. This new position will work closely with our clients and other team members to enter data, ensure accurate & timely processing of documents, and maintain both internal and client ﬁles. For more information & qualiﬁcations see the complete job listing and details in our ad with the same name on Craigslist. Inquiries and resumes can also be directed to: position4newperson@gmail.com

NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Noblesville Schools currently has part time, school year kitchen and cashier openings in their Food Services Department. To apply for these positions, please visit our website: www.noblesvilleschools.org Any questions may be directed to: Erin Brattain, Nutrition & Food Services Director Educational Services Center 18025 River Road Noblesville, IN 46062 (317) 773-3171, ext. 10420

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Well established law firm in Zionsville seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. Position requires organizational skills, proficient writing and communication skills. Responsibilities would include drafting and e-filing legal documents, assisting two attorneys in communication with clients, research, billing and calendar management. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Tabs3 billing and PracticeMaster would be ideal, but willingness and ability to learn new skills is valued. Respond by email to: officemgr@burrusandsease.com

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Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire ﬁve people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile ﬂooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

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