October 11, 2022 – Noblesville

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Meet the at-large school board candidates

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

Five candidates are seeking the at-large school board seat with Noblesville Schools during the Nov. 8 general election.

Candidates Joe Forgey, Chuck Haberman, Melba Kiser, Brian Laskey and Misti Ray are all vying for the seat. Forgey, who currently serves as school board president, is seeking another term and was first elected in No vember 2018.

All five candidates bring different view points about issues facing the district, what could be improved and why they believe they are the right person to rep resent constituents on the board. Below are responses in alphabetical order based on questionnaires that were sent out to election candidates and have been edited in some cases for space and style.

Joe Forgey

guest lecturer and career fair participant.

I also served on the Miller Backers and Miller Ambassadors. I was an assistant NHS girls soccer coach and on various other committees as needed. Most recently as School Board President I led the search for our new superintendent, Dr. Dan Hile. I am a guest lecturer at Butler University School of Education on school board practices. The relationships I have with other school board presidents and school administrators in our county, plus my relationships with commu nity leaders would be put to good use.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Our teachers are the backbone of Noblesville Schools. Re cruiting and retaining the very best for our student learning is my top priority.

State University; Executive Certificate, Eco nomic Development from Univ. of Oklahoma, Economic Development Institute

Occupation: Assistant economic develop ment director, City of Noblesville City of residence: Noblesville

How long have you resided in your school board district: Six-and-a-half years

Immediate family: Wife. Kari, daughter, Paige, and son, Connor

Website or best way for voters to learn more about you: electchuckhaberman.com

Previous political experience: None

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Age: 74

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Indiana University; B.S. Biology, Butler University

Occupation: Retired Pediatric Dentistry of Noblesville

City of residence: Noblesville

How long have you resided in your school board district: Forty-five years

Immediate family: Widowed, Cynthia Forgey; five adult children (Jennifer Jarrett, Kentfield, CA; Jill Moor, Noblesville; Jay Jar rett, Westfield; Jordan Huffman, Noblesville; Casey Jarrett, Carmel) ;13 grandchildren (five attend Noblesville Schools, 1 NHS graduate) Website or best way for voters to learn more about you: Facebook page Joe Forgey for Noblesville School Board

Previous political experience: Four years Board of School Trustees Noblesville Schools, two years board president

Why do you want to run for school board? I have lived and worked as a pedi atric dentist in Noblesville for 45 years. My five children attended Noblesville Schools, and five of my grandchildren are current No blesville students. I want my grandchildren to have the same great learning experience that my children received at Noblesville.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have 45 years of experience working with children and parents in our community both inside and outside of our schools. During this time, I have served in many capacities including dental health

To maintain strong learning schools must be funded. This comes from the state leg islature and local funds. From my position on the board I will continue to watch over funds judiciously to minimize the impact to taxpayers. Strong schools make for a strong community.

My third issue is helping to implement the Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement (an agreement between all six Hamilton County school corporations to provide career and vocational training to students in the county).

What do you see as strengths at the district? Noblesville Schools is an “A” dis trict as rated by the Indiana Department of Education.

We have been recognized in the top 1% nationally for our science, technology, engi neering, math (STEM) curriculum. Noblesville High School has been named to the national Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll. Our graduates are among the highest schol arship ($6.3 million in 2022) and advanced college credit earners in the state. NHS has the largest internship program in the state and has been named a top advanced manu facturing education partner.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at the district? To provide career and vocational training by implementing the Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement.

Chuck Haberman

Age: 38

Education: B.S., Orga nizational Leadership and Supervision from IUPUI, Purdue School of Engineer ing and Technology; MPS, Organization Development and Change from Penn

Why do you want to run for school board? I’m running for school board be cause I’m passionate about ensuring we continue to provide the best for the kids and young adults in our community. As an Economic Development professional, I know firsthand how critical our workforce is to the future of our community; every conver sation begins and ends with workforce. A strong K-12 education system is the corner stone of a solid workforce.

What are your qualifications for this office? I feel I’m uniquely qualified for this office because of the combination of my education and professional experience. My education and experience are focused on organizations’ structures, performance, and how to plan for and implement effectively for change. As a school board member, I’ll be able to utilize my pragmatic, analytic decision-making abilities, coupled with my strong empathetic, critical listening skills to work with the school’s administration, teachers, parents, and the community at large to ensure we continue to provide the best for our students.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Life skills, em ployability and career development.

Life skills -- such as personal financial management, critical thinking, and develop ing healthy lifestyle habits are all skills that need to be introduced at an early age. Since moving to Noblesville, I’ve spent my entire professional career supporting workforce development in central Indiana and beyond. As a school board member, I will continue to work to provide students the opportunity to explore, understand, and engage careers. Communication and accountability - When elected to the school board I will practice open and honest communication; listening, understanding, and being a voice for the thoughts, ideas, and concerns of the com munity. I will also hold myself, my peers,

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and the administration accountable for their performance in carrying out their duties.

Financial stewardship - I believe a strong school system requires strategic financial planning. From the brief inside look during my Miller Ambassadors course, the school district’s community leadership program, I think Noblesville Schools has done a good job managing borrowing costs, utilizing referendum funding, and maintaining an AA+ credit rating.

What do you see as strengths at the district? Outstanding academic and extra curricular programming. Many programs have been recognized across the state and country as being extraordinary. We’re also home to the state’s largest internship program.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at the district? I think there is a great opportunity for the district to benefit from the economic growth within the com munity. I also think we can continue to ex pand career exploration opportunities.

Melba Kiser

Age: Not necessary

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in management

Occupation: Retired City of residence: Noblesville

How long have you resided in your school board district: Since 2019

Immediate family: Married to my hus band for almost 40 years, one daughter, two grandchildren.

Website or best way for voters to learn more about you: Facebook.com, Melba Kiser for Noblesville School Board. KiserForSchool Board.Wixsite.com/KiserForSchoolBoard

Previous political experience: I have been a precinct committeeman for the Ham ilton County Republican Party since 2020.

Why do you want to run for school board?

My parents sacrificed everything to em igrate from Cuba. I was blessed to receive a great education and to be a part of the fabric of the United States. I want to make sure that my grandchildren, and all children, have an opportunity to receive the same quality education that I had so that they can pursue their goals and dreams.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have over 20 years of experience working on teams with people from diverse disciplines and various functions in the organization. I feel that my experience in a team environment will serve me well to

work with members of the school board as well as community members and leaders.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Increase stu dents’ proficiency in math and reading, es pecially in the elementary grades, continue pushing for legislation in our state that will improve our education system for K-12, and put kids first with age-appropriate policies that better protect their rights.

What do you see as strengths at the district? The high school offers college prep courses and opportunities for college cred its before graduation, as well as tech and non-traditional programs. The district offers opportunities to pursue athletics, music, and the arts. We also have the IEP program for those students who need a little more help. These are all areas of strength al though we can always build upon them.

What do you see as areas of improvement at the district? Communication and transparency are areas that I feel we are lacking. We have some parents, grandpar ents, teachers, school board members, and administration who believe that they are at odds with each other. I believe that this is from a lack of sufficient communication and transparency in how decisions are made, why they are made, and what the outcome of those decisions is.

Brian Laskey

we underpay our teachers and subject them to name calling. We need to treat them like the professionals they are and give teach ers the respect they deserve.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have a background in nonprofit management, and currently I work at one of the largest nonprofits in the state. I was the governance chair for an arts board, in addition to also serving as the founding Board President of another nonprofit. While I have worked in nonprofits and youth service for years, I also have an extensive for-profit background and understand how to build relationships and networks there. I understand how to get things done. I have worked for medium sized regional business es up to Fortune 50 companies.

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

Teacher pay: Noblesville is drastically lag ging behind Hamilton County when it comes to peer districts in terms of teacher pay.

College and career readiness: We score below the state in terms of Career Readi ness. We are moving forward with a new Hamilton County Career Center, but we need to engage the community

resident

Immediate family: Husband (Brian), three children, my parents and my in-laws all live in Noblesville

Website or best way for voters to learn more about you: Website: mistirayformillers.wixsite.com/mrayfor schoolboard; Facebook: facebook.com/ MistiRayForNoblesvilleSchoolBoard

Previous political experience: None Why do you want to run for school board? I’m running for school board to help make a positive difference for our students and community. I want to help the district refocus on academics, help increase academ ic scores and see how we can better support our wonderful teachers who truly want to teach! We need to eliminate this background noise in the classroom and get back to the basics. I’m a mom, not a politician!

Age: 36

Education: B.A. Political Science from Purdue Uni versity, Master of Nonprofit Management and Master Certificate in Program Man agement from Regis Uni versity, SPHR certified, plus other HR credentials.

Occupation: Senior director of human resources for The Villages of Indiana, a non profit focused on foster care and adoption across the state.

City of residence: Noblesville

How long have you resided in your school board district: About 2 2/1 years Immediate family: My wife Stephanie, our 5-year-old son Aiden who we adopted at birth, through domestic infant adoption, and our two dachshunds Oscar and Abby. Website or best way for voters to learn more about you: linktr.ee/ laskey4noblesvilleschools

Previous political experience: None Why do you want to run for school board? My son entered kindergarten this year and I felt called to support the wonder ful people supporting him. They should not have to choose between doing their job or being treated with respect. They are sup porting our children day in and day out, yet

STEAM education: Our STEM has been ranked in the 1 percent nationally for the high school, we need to see however, our Arts programs especially our music have been just as recognized but have gotten very little. We need to ensure the arts are taken care of.

What do you see as strengths at the district? I believe our biggest strength is our talented staff. We need to allow our teachers, administrators, and non-certified staff to do their jobs because they do it well. When I looked at the start of the year, our job openings we were much lower com pared to peer districts.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at the district? I believe increasing teacher pay is an important first step. We also need to ensure that teachers have supplies they need to succeed. We have to make sure our children feel comfortable coming to school.

Misti Ray

Age: Candidate declined to provide Education: Noblesville education, state licensed Cosmetologist, state li censed Realtor/Broker.

Occupation: Realtor of 14 years City of residence: Noblesville

How long have you resided in your school board district: Lifelong district

What are your qualifications for this office? I’m a Noblesville native, mom of three in my 22nd consecutive year of having a child in Noblesville Schools. As a Realtor of 14 years, I know the priority families place on school districts when searching for a home. I’ve been a substitute teacher here for 5-plus years and served on the Reading Review Committee for the district and am a Miller Ambassador 2018 graduate. I’ve served on a variety of boards such as HOA, preschool, PTO, a local youth sports organi zation (NEFL), taught VBS and have been a classroom volunteer on a regular basis.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? When there are several areas you want to focus on, including improving teacher workload, it’s hard to choose only three! If I must choose only three, they would be: student academic achievement, transparency, and parents’ rights

What do you see as strengths at the district? While our district is pretty amaz ing, a few strengths worth mentioning are staying current with the necessary technol ogy for students and staff, offering a vari ety of high school classes, our community & our school district is supportive of our sports programs, we provide a variety of opportunities for everyone, we have some pretty amazing staff and teachers.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at the district? While our areas of strength far exceed the number of areas needing improvement, they are no less im portant. We need to work on ways to im prove our standardized test scores, without teaching to the test, if they are to continue being a requirement. I also know we need to work on improving our communication & transparency with the community as a school administration.

Haberman

Laskey

Misti Ray

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Ivy Tech Community College’s Hamilton County campus in Noblesville will launch its School of Nursing in January, officials have announced.

The community college, which announced plans for the School of Nursing Sept. 29, said it was approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing ear lier in the month and will mark the college’s 19th nursing location.

“We heard from our community that credentialed nurses were a tremendous need in our area,” said Stacy Atkinson, chan cellor of Ivy Tech Hamilton County. “We are extremely proud to help address the public health crisis by adding more credentialed nurses into the pipeline.”

Ivy Tech’s School of Nursing will admit 20 students for the upcoming spring semes ter and 20 students for the following fall semester, with increases in seats to come. The college has also partnered with Com munity Health Network to provide fully paid scholarships for 15 Ivy Tech Hamilton County students to assist with tuition, course ma terials and clinical resources as part of its

Other health care partners, including Indi ana University Health, have also supported the School of Nursing with donations to increase nursing enrollment, according to Ivy Tech.

“Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Atkinson and her team, we will educate even more highly skilled nurses that will meet the workforce demand in the Hamilton County region and the state of Indiana,” said Sue Ellspermann, presi dent of Ivy Tech Com munity College.

In the fall of 2021, after approval of Ivy Tech Hamilton Coun ty’s campus board and Ivy Tech’s state board of trustees, the college committed

$1.75 million to the Hamilton County campus to begin construction on a state-of-the-art health care lab space that will now also permanently house its CNA and medical as sisting programs.

According to Ivy Tech, by 2025 it will increase the number of nursing students enrolled by 600 and is the largest associate degree in nursing program in the country. It graduates more than 1,300 annually, offi cials said.

For more, visit ivytech.edu/nursing/index. html.

Atkinson stands outside of Ivy Tech Community College. (File photo)

“We are extremely proud to help address the public health crisis by adding more credentialed nurses into the pipeline.”

– STACY ATKINSON

Franki Henriques, right, a volunteer handler with Mas sachusetts-based Search Dogs North east, and her blood hound, Diamond, work with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nate Biddle to follow the scent of a person hiding in the woods during a Sept. 27 training exercise. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Bloodhounds descend on Hamilton County for training

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Clear skies and crisp fall air in central In diana provided just the right conditions for Michael Sarvich to enjoy a week off from his job as an Amazon delivery driver.

in some states (although Indiana is not one of them). For those reasons, they are often used to follow trails of missing people or suspects on the run.

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He spent the time away in Hamilton County with his search-and-rescue partner, Joey, a 4-year-old bloodhound.

“People who don’t do this, they go on cruises, or they’re over in Europe,” Sarvich said. “My vacations are spent in a car with a dog in the woods.”

Sarvich and Joey, who live in Indianapolis and volunteer with the North Star Interna tional K9 Training Association, were among 15 teams from across the nation that partic ipated Sept. 25-29 in the second bloodhound seminar organized by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. During the week, the teams visited several sites throughout the county to practice trailing techniques and gathered in the evenings for dinner and discussion.

HCSO held its inaugural bloodhound semi nar in 2021 after COVID-19 restrictions closed a similar event held in Virginia to out-ofstate handlers. Indiana’s COVID-19 measures were not as strict at the time, allowing teams to attend from across the nation.

Neal Hoard, a HCSO deputy and seminar host, said the inaugural event went so well that HCSO plans to continue hosting it for the foreseeable future.

Bloodhounds have more scent receptors in their noses than any other dog breed, and their trailing work is so reliable it is permitted to be used as evidence in court

“They’ve been bred for this. They’re very ef ficient,” Hoard said. “They’re not agile. They’re made for straight lines and long distances.”

Hoard and his bloodhound, Maudie, are one of the few in central Indiana employed by a law enforcement agency. Some of the seminar participants work in law enforce ment, including a team from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Hoard said, but the majority — like Sarvich — are volunteers.

Most volunteer bloodhound handlers purchase their own dogs, and they continue to fund expenses related to their care and training. They’re typically on call 24 hours a day and must be willing to head out to a case at a moment’s notice.

It’s not always easy, Sarvich said, but it’s worth the effort.

“We show up at someone’s house at probably one of the worst moments of their lives. Their family member is missing, and they don’t know what’s going on,” he said. “We show up to try to help.”

Franki Henriques, a volunteer with Search Dogs Northeast, traveled 15 hours from the Boston area with her 7-year-old bloodhound, Diamond, to attend the seminar. They also participated in 2021, and Henriques said the experience was “priceless.”

“We actually get to work alongside law enforcement, so we are training exactly the way they would train,” said Henriques, who works full time as a pet groomer. “When we are deployed, we can follow the same pro tocol and procedures that law enforcement would want us to take.”

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Meet the candidates for Hamilton County prosecutor

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Democrat Jessica Paxson and Republican Greg Garrison are vying to be elected Hamilton County’s next prosecutor. Garrison defeated incumbent Lee Buckingham in the May primary. Election Day is Nov. 8.

Jessica Paxson

Party: Democrat

Education: B.A. in crimi nal justice and criminology, Ball State University, 2006; J.D., Indiana University Rob ert H. McKinney School of Law, 2008.

Occupation: Deputy prosecutor, Hamilton Coun ty Prosecutor’s Office City: Noblesville Age: 38

Immediate family: Single

Previous political experience: This is my first campaign for political office. Website: PaxsonForProsecutor.com

Why do you want to run for office? I am running for office because I believe we need the right leadership to keep Hamilton County safe. I was raised in Hamilton Coun ty. This is my home, and it is also where my young nieces are growing up. Carmel, Fish ers, Westfield and Noblesville are all ranked in the top seven safest cities in the state of Indiana. To keep it that way, we need leaders who have been working daily in this community with a focus on public safety.

What are your qualifications for this of fice? I have spent the last seven years serv ing as a deputy prosecutor in the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s office, largely focusing on violent and sex crimes. Prior to returning home to serve Hamilton County, I served in the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor’s Office as a deputy prosecuting attorney from 2011 through 2015. I spent two years in private practice, appearing in courts in 75 of Indi ana’s 92 counties.

What are the top issues that your cam paign will focus on? My campaign for pros ecutor is focused on four key issues:

Aggressively prosecuting violent and ha bitual offenders

Establishing a Special Victims Unit fo cused on domestic violence and sex crime

cases

Continuing the relentless pursuit of red flag law cases to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals whom law enforcement has identified as experiencing mental health crises

Partnering with law enforcement agen cies to develop training programs for new officers and prosecutors

What sets you apart from other candi dates for this office? I am and have been a prosecutor working in the courts consis tently for over 11 years.

The practice of law, like many profes sional practices, is constantly evolving with new tactics and advancing technology such as the use of DNA evidence. It is important to be consistently practicing law to stay at the top of the field.

How long have you lived in your district? I was raised in Hamilton County and still considered it “homebase” while attend ing college and law school. I returned as a permanent resident in 2018.

What other organizations are you in volved with? I was recognized by Prevail, Inc. as their “Hero of the Month” in June 2018. In 2020, Indiana Coalition to End Sex ual Assault & Human Trafficking recognized me for outstanding service as a prosecutor on behalf of victims and survivors of sexual violence. I co-chair the Hamilton County Sex ual Assault Response Team and am a mem ber of the Domestic Violence Task Force.

Something most people don’t know about you? Growing up as “latchkey kids,” my siblings and I were often cared for by our grandparents, so when my grandmother reached a point where she could no longer live on her own, I moved her into my home and continue to serve as her caretaker.

Something you want people to know about you? I recently discovered photog raphy as a way to document my love of nature and wildlife.

J. Gregory Garrison

Paxson

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Occupation: Lawyer

City: Fishers

Age: 74

Immediate family: Wife, Phyllis, seven children, 15 grandchildren

Previous political experience: None

Website: garrisonfor prosecutor.com

Garrison

Why do you want to run for office?

The prosecutor of Hamilton County must be focused at all times on the protection of the citizens. Currently, there are violent crimes within the county that are going unprosecuted. As we are seeing more and more crime coming from Marion County, the priorities of the prosecutor’s office need to change now. It starts with putting the vic tim first. The prosecutor should work hand in hand with law enforcement to build the case. Finally, the prosecutor should train and trust his deputy prosecutors to find the appropriate resolution, whether plea or trial, for each case.

What are your qualifications for this of fice? Approximately 50 years of experience in the prosecution of felonies across Indi ana. I have tried high-profile death penalty murder cases as well as successfully prose cuted Mike Tyson for rape in Marion County. I am not afraid of the hard work involved

in such cases and therefore, I will not limit myself to only pursuing “perfect cases.”

What are the top issues that your cam paign will focus on?

1. Protecting citizens from violent crimes

2. Build a rapport with law enforcement to prepare stronger cases for prosecution

3. Train the next generation of deputy prosecutors to leave a legacy for the next generation.

What sets you apart from other candi dates for this office? My entire legal career has been dedicated to criminal prosecution, from simple felonies to capital murder. I won’t back down from a tough case.

How long have you lived in your district? Approximately 40 years

What other organizations are you involved with? I am retired from full time prosecution of criminal offenses as well as civil forfeitures and racketeering claims.

Something most people don’t know about you? I spent 20 years as a radio talk show host at WIBC Indianapolis, three hours per day, five days per week. Now, I spend time with my grandchildren and avidly take care of my three horses. I have loved horses since preschool, and I cannot imagine my life without them.

Something you want people to know about you? Criminal law and its fulfillment have always been my focus. I am the right person to keep Hamilton County safe at a time when crime is on the rise across the nation.

Humane Society raises $12,500 for veterans program

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The Humane Society for Hamilton County raised $12,500 from its seventh annual Ruff Ride Oct. 1 that will go toward supporting the organization’s Pets Heal ing Vets program.

The event, which is a joint partnership between the humane society, Harley-Da vidison of Indianapolis and Indiana Widows Sons, brought more than 100 riders and passengers to raise money for the heroes of our nation and animals waiting to find their homes, according to a news release. Participants in the Ruff Ride also received a tour of the humane society and were followed by a police escort as they went on a scenic ride through Hamilton County, the release said.

Rebecca Stevens, president and CEO of the

Humane Society for Hamilton County, said the organization was pleased with the turn out for the Ruff Ride. The Pets Healing Vets program pairs Hoosier veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury with emotional sup port animals and currently serves more than 35 veterans and their companions.

“The number of participants in our Pets Healing Vets program is growing quickly, which means the cost to fund this life-sav ing program has grown as well. Events like this and individual donations are what make it possible for us to do our part in preventing veteran suicide.”

The humane society will also host its 16th annual Tinsel & Tails Holiday Petacular from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel.

For more on the event, visit https://www. hamiltonhumane.com/programs/events/ tinsel-tails-2.

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Salvation Army seeking volunteers — The Salvation Army of Indianapolis is looking for volunteers for the Coats for Kids event that will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Volunteers are also needed to help with setup for the event from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10-14. The Salvation Army is also seeking volunteers who can help between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15. Any one interested in volunteering can contact Kathy Dalla Costa with the Salvation Army by emailing kathy.dallacosta@usc.salva tionarmy.org. Families who wish to receive coats for their kids can visit https://centra lusa.salvationarmy.org/indiana/coats-forkids/ with pre-registration required, which opened at 8 a.m. Oct. 3.

Intersection of 191st Street/Grassy Branch Road open — The Hamilton County Highway Dept. has announced that the intersection of 191st Street and Grassy Branch Road is now open. Motorists are asked to use cau tion driving through the site as incidental work may still be occurring.

Westfield Police Dept. supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The Westfield Police Dept. is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink enam eled badges throughout October. The cam paign promotes increased awareness of the disease and offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. It also raises funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and a cure. For more, visit nationalbreastcancer.org.

Studebaker named regional sales manager with Centier Bank — Westfield resident Ben Studebaker has been named by Centier Bank as regional sales manag er and will oversee the greater Indianapolis and Lafayette markets.

Send us your stories and photos — Please email story suggestions on new business es, interesting residents, upcoming events and photos to Current in Noblesville Man aging Editor Matthew Kent at matthew@ youarecurrent.com. For photo submissions, please provide the full names of individuals, along with a short description of the event, location and the date of when it took place.

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WHS sophomore’s golfing skills continue to grow

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Westfield High School sophomore Addi Kooi has only played competitive golf for three years, but she is rapidly developing on the girls golf team.

“She’s had an incredi ble season,” Shamrocks coach Josh Bryant said. “Her game is blossom ing before our very eyes. She plays tennis on West field’s team. We love having multiple-sport athletes. She’s a competitor.”

Kooi finished in a two-way tie for fourth place with a 154 total in the IHSAA State Finals at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. She shot 79 in the Sept. 30 opening round and 75 in the Oct. 1 final round.

Kooi battled windy conditions in the sec ond round.

“The front nine was a challenge. We had a few shots that didn’t go our way,” Kooi said. “You have to work for every shot out here, and being patient really helped.”

Kooi said she learned some things from

MEET ADDI KOOI

Favorite athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite subject: Science/math’

Favorite TV show “The Office”

the first round, as far as where to place the ball.

“I definitely could have shot lower (than 75),” Kooi said. “I made a few mistakes.”

Bryant said she handled adversity very well during the state finals.

Kooi said she has improved the most in her short game.

“It saved me a lot of strokes getting up and down,” Kooi said.

Addi Kooi finished tied for fourth Oct. 1 in the IHSAA state finals. (Photo courtesy of Addi Kooi)

Kooi’s teammate, junior Samantha Brown, was one shot behind with a 78-77 for a 155 total. Westfield finished seventh as a team. “(Brown) pushes me so much,” Kooi said. “This is the first time I’ve ever beaten her.

She’s made me such a better player to see how she works and (how) she hits the ball. She’s a phenomenal player. It’s definitely impacted my play and got me to this level.”

Brown, who has committed to play for Purdue University’s women’s golf team, and Kooi both earned all-state honors from the Indiana State Golf Coaches Association.

“Sam was the leading all-state points getter,” Bryant said. “The crazy thing about Sam is, she was 14-under par for the season cumulatively.”

Kooi has been playing tennis since she was little. She played No. 3 varsity singles for the Shamrocks as a freshman last season.

“I’m leaning more toward trying to play golf in college,” she said. “But I love tennis and I will play throughout high school. I think I’ve gravitated more to golf, and it is more of my passion now.”

Kooi’s mother, Keri Grossman, played college tennis at the University of Southern Illinois and her father, Jeff Kooi, played basketball at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.

“My dad started golfing when he was young and he taught us all,” Kooi said.

Dog walkers gear up for sixth annual Strut 2 Save Lives

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

Indiana Donor Network will host the sixth annual Strut 2 Save Lives 1K dog walk Oct. 16 at Dr. James A. Dillon Park, 6001 Edenshall Ln., in Noblesville.

EVENT

The event, which was re scheduled from its original date of Sept. 11 because of inclement weather, will begin at 10 a.m. with registration followed by a wel come at 10:45 a.m. by Mayor Chris Jensen,

event founder and organizer Diana Clauson, and Indiana Donor Network COO Steve John son. The 1K dog walk will begin at 11 a.m.

The cost to participate is $25 for adults, $12 for children ages 12 and under, while families up to five participants is $65. All proceeds benefit the Indiana Donor Network Foundation’s Bryan Clauson Legacy Fund, which provides financial and counseling support for Hoosier organ transplant recipi ents, their families and the families of donor heroes.

A live DJ will provide music at the event until 1 p.m., while a professional photogra pher will be available at no charge.

Anyone who registered for the Sept. 11 date but can’t attend the Oct. 16 event can receive a refund. Individuals are asked to contact Savannah Scott by emailing sscott2@INDonorNetwork.org or call 317-222-3448.

For more on the event, visit indianadonor network.org/events/strut/.

Don’t wait to get the specialty care your child needs

Our specialists are ready to care for your family

Our doctors, nurses and care teams at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital are ready to care for you and your child. It’s important not to put off your child’s essential health needs — from managing a chronic condition to getting emergency care.

Get essential and specialty care

Specialty clinic visits for heart care and diabetes, and essential treatments such as chemotherapy, are critical to your child’s health. If care has been delayed, call to discuss any concerns you have about changes in your child’s health or behavior. We’ll work with your family on a personalized care plan.

Ask about telehealth options

Many specialists are offering virtual visits by phone or video, so your child can get care without leaving home. Call to discuss the best option for your child’s care.

Act quickly in an emergency

If your child has a serious injury or illness, our pediatric emergency rooms are open 24/7, with care that is right for your child and connected to our network of specialists.

If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

Now and always, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital will be here with your family. Get the care you need at GetPeytonManningCare.com.

Specialty care that is right for your child

Delaying medical care could affect your child’s health. Our specialists are ready to provide the personalized care your child needs.

• Cancer care

• Developmental-behavioral

• Diabetes and endocrinology

• Ear, nose and throat

• General surgery

• Genetics

• GI and digestive health

• Heart and vascular health

• Kidney care

• Neurology and neurosurgery

• Orthopedics

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation

• Plastic surgery

• Respiratory care

• Sleep medicine

Walkers and their dogs participate in the Indi ana Donor Network Strut 2 Save Lives in 2021 at Dr. James A. Dillon Park in Noblesville. (Photo provided by Indiana Donor Network)

NOBLESVILLE & NORTH

Project: New trail

Location: The project will construct an 8-foot-wide asphalt trail north from Wellington Parkway of the Wellington Northeast subdivision to the 5-point roundabout at Greenfield Avenue. Southbound 10th Street (also known as Allisonville Road) will be detoured to Eighth Street. Two more closures will happen later.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

of U.S. 31 is being converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. 191st Street is open to traffic going westbound using Westmore Lane and Chatham Commons Boulevard. The road will remain closed for eastbound traffic.

Expected completion: TBD

Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street from Towne Road to Buchanan Lane

Expected completion: November.

WESTFIELD

Project: New roundabout

Location: The intersection of 191st Street and Grassy Branch Road is closed. Expected completion: Due to delays with utility relocation, the estimated completion date is Oct. 8.

Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street Location: A section of 151st Street from Towne Road to Buchanan Lane is closed for reconstruction. The intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain open during construction.

Expected completion: Oct. 8.

Project: Boulevard with a roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street west

Location: A section of 151st Street from Towne Road to Buchanan Lane (the entrance to Kimblewick on 151st Street) is closed for reconstruction.

Expected completion: Officials anticipate the project will be completed this month. The intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain open during construction.

Project: Grand Park Boulevard extension Location: A section of 181st Street between Wheeler Road and 186th Street is closed through October for construction of the future Grand Park Boulebard extension.

Expected completion: The road will be closed through October.

Mini golf course spotlights ‘Great Squirrel Stampede’

By Taylor Dixon taylor@youarecurrent.com

CARMEL

Project: Roundabout, multi-use path construction

Location: The intersection of 106th Street and College Avenue is closed for construction of a roundabout. The multiuse path is under construction along 106th Street from Pennsylvania Parkway to College Avenue. 106th Street is not expected to be closed during construction of the path.

Expected completion: November Project: Culvert reconstruction Location: The Monon Greenway is closed from north of west Smoky Row Road to the Hagan Burke Trail.

Expected completion: End of the year Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. A roundabout is under construction at 116th Street

Expected completion: Fall Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Richland Avenue.

Expected completion: Fall  Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard

Expected completion: Fall

COMMEMORATION

The City of Fishers is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the time squirrels ran amok through Hamilton County in what became known as “The Great Squirrel Stampede.”

To commemorate the event, and as part of the city’s ongoing celebration of the 150th anniversary of its founding, Fishers is offering a free four-hole mini golf course at the Oct. 12-15 Fall Festival at the AgriPark in Fishers. The course, which debuted late last month at the Fishers Farmers Market, will make appearances at other sesquicentenni al events throughout the year.

The free course illustrates the 1822 event when thousands of squirrels migrated across Hamilton County and trampled crops, caused mass destruction and left chaos in their wake as they continued south.

The mini golf course is part of Fisher’s ongoing 150th celebration that started in June and will run through next year. There are also opportunities for residents to par ticipate in the celebration by visiting the Fishers Sesquicentennial Trail, contributing to a community time capsule and reading blog posts, listening to podcasts and pur chasing apparel being made by the city. For more, visit thisisfishers.com/fishers150.

“We’re so excited to partner with Visit Hamilton County on ‘Squirrel Stampede Mini Golf’ as part of Hamilton County’s bicenten nial and Fishers’ 150th birthday celebration,” said Stephanie Perry, assistant director of communications for Fishers. “The course is a fun way for residents of all ages to en gage with and learn more about this unique piece of local history as they join the squir rels on their journey across central Indiana.”

The mini golf course schedule can be found at thisisfishers.com/squirrelgolf.

Cheftacular

Nickel Plate Arts raises $66K during gala

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

The Diamond Gala benefiting Nickel Plate Arts at Conner Prairie Sept. 21 raised a record $66,000 for the nonprofit organiza tion.

FUNDRAISER

The 10th annual event, which featured a dinner, program and a live and silent auc tion, is the primary fundraiser for Nickel Plate Arts and drew about 200 people this year.

“The community really showed up in a big way and we are thankful to all of our part ners that were so involved and contributed to making our 10th anniversary gala a suc cess,” said Ailithir McGill, director of Nickel Plate Arts. “This was truly a fitting way to celebrate 10 years of this incredible organi zation. We are already looking forward to the next decade.”

Proceeds from the gala will assist in the creation of art studio spaces in downtown Noblesville’s historic Lacy Building. More information is expected to be released on the development in the future, according to the nonprofit.

Nickel Plate Arts also recognized the winners during its awards ceremony, which recognized some of the most inspirational artists and art advocates among central Indiana’s thriving arts scene.

Those recognized include:

Critt Hunter was named Emerging Art ist of the Year, an award that recognizes

artists who are just starting out on their creative path. It also recognizes those who have shown outstanding dedication to developing their artistic career while also seeking ways to make their communities stronger in that process, according to Nick el Plate Arts.

Cheryl Bowlin was named Arts Champion of the Year, which honors individuals who have fought hard to bring the arts into their work and their daily lives, ensuring that everyone has access to the arts regardless of background, income or ability.

Kelly McVey was given the Cultural Ven ture of the Year award, which recognizes community members who have been lead ing local arts and culture events or projects to greatness.

Shaunt’e Lewis was named Artist of the Year. Her art was described as being “iconic, visionary, and highly sought after.” According to Nickel Plate Arts, “she’s also been a great mentor to young or emerging artists, leading to this year’s On Ramp cohort for the Indiana Arts Commission, among other projects.”

Moonshot of Noblesville was named Arts Patron of the Year and was described by Nickel Plate Arts as a company “that has cornered the market on serving its com munity.” The nonprofit said the company has “developed lines of business in direct response to feedback they’ve received from customers, neighbors and visitors, and they have been navigating all of the business challenges the last few years have thrown at them with agility and grace.”

An attendee of the Diamond Gala benefiting Nickel Plate Arts holds up a card during the organization’s annual fundraiser Sept. 21 at Conner Prairie. (Photo by Stewart Imagery LLC)

Mayor Chris Jensen emphasizes progress during State of the City address

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen couldn’t have asked for a better introduction at his third State of the City address. Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch described her friend as the best mayor in the state.

“I want to commend Mayor Jensen for the work you are doing and the projects you have put in place to promote and support that quality of life in Noblesville,” Crouch said at the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon Sept. 28 at the Embassy Suites’ Conference Center in Noblesville.

One of the things Crouch said she was most proud of is Jensen standing up for those many Hoosiers struggling from mental illness and addiction.

“We all know those Hoosiers who have faced those chal lenges. Particularly since the pandemic, some are our own family members. My family is no exception,” Crouch said. “My mother suffered from depression, my sister committed suicide, my brother is an alcoholic. Those Hoosiers with in herited genes and predisposed to those conditions deserve an opportunity to be successful.”

Jensen has a podcast called “Mental Health Monday” that was started in the spring of 2020 during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show can be found on the City of Noblesville’s website.

“I simply go on Facebook Live and tell you my feelings,” Jensen said. “It can be super awkward at times, but I’ve tried my best to be vulnerable. I figure if a male Republi can living in Hamilton County, married with four kids, can share his feelings in front of anyone who wants to watch, hopefully that makes it easier for one of you to share your feelings and helps process through them.”

In addition, Jensen shared some of the business develop ment accomplishments of his time in office.

Jensen recalled his first State of the City, when he shared a parable about chasing and successfully battling a lion with the tagline “if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.”

“That sounded great two-and-a-half years ago to a young neophyte mayor two months into a term, having no clue what was around the corner and then a global pandemic hits,” he said. “I’m proud of the past two-and-a-half years. With the help of great department heads, great local leader ship, great citizens, we have been able to chase that lion.”

Jensen said if people have been frustrated by traffic and cones, “that’s progress, and it takes time.”

“As of July 2022, over the past two-and-a-half years we’ve been in office, we’ve announced over $1 billion (in) investment in the City of Noblesville,” said Jensen, who announced be fore the State of the City that he will run for a second term.

“That’s an incredible landmark for our community. We’re proud of that statistic, so we’re going to flaunt it.”

Innovation Mile is a master-planned business district. It

is a nearly 300-acre site along the 141st Street corridor from Olio Road to Prairie Baptist Road. Innovation Mile is de signed for innovative companies and med-tech, technology and advanced manufacturing companies.

“These are the companies that have the jobs of tomorrow that want to locate in central Indiana,” Jensen said. “We want to make sure they land in Noblesville.”

Jensen said Innovation One, a med-tech group comprised of Certus Medical and Radiological Care Services, announced plans to build its new headquarters in Noblesville earlier this year. BorgWarner’s Noblesville Technical Center was the first facility to locate in Innovation Mile.

Innovation One will build 90,000 square feet of new med ical equipment manufacturing and flex space with a total capital investment of $12.6 million, Jensen said.

Jensen announced another addition to Innovation Mile as Indiana Joint Replacement Institute will construct an approximate 35,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building dedicated to hip and knee joint replacements. The facility will be two stories and include four operating rooms with the flexibility to expand if needed.

“We realize that advanced technology companies are looking to relocate here — companies that focus on growth and creativity. We want to make sure we are fostering that innovative spirit,” Jensen said. “The vision for the district

is to become a work, play, engage and learn community designed to drive growth from commercial, flex, office, and light industrial uses within the city’s targeted industries.”

Jensen said there is a pressing need for livable and walkable options next to Hamilton Town Center, an open-air mall. Playing an important role in that is Hyde Park, a 274acre master plan development to encourage investment and foster economic development near Hamilton Town Center.

“This project provides an infusion of residential options near Exit 210 and several Noblesville attractions,” Jensen said.

Jensen also discussed two redevelopment projects aimed at enhancing gateways into the city.

RiverWest is a $118 million mixed-use development at the northwest corner of 146th Street and River Road. The project includes 102 townhome units, 28,800 square feet of commercial/retail space, 312 market-rate apartment units and 132 age-restricted market-rate apartment units.

On the west side of Noblesville, Midland Pointe is a 34acre mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Ind. 32 and Hazel Dell Parkway. Midland Pointe connects the Midland Trace Trail to an eclectic mix of commercial, resi dential and green space.

ON THE COVER: Mayor Chris Jensen speaks during the State of the City address at the Embassy Suites’ Conference Center Sept. 28 in Noblesville. (Photo provided by city of Noblesville)

PLEASANT STREET

PROJECT A PRIORITY

Mayor Chris Jensen also shared details about the Pleasant Street project during his State of the City address, saying the expansion of Pleasant Street is his No. 1 infrastructure priority.

Jensen said infrastructure is close to his heart because the Noblesville High School graduate worked in business development for a civil engineering firm before becoming mayor.

One project Jensen has been determined to un dertake is the Pleasant Street corridor improvement from Ind. 37 to Hague Road in partnership with Ham ilton County. Beaty Construction was awarded Phase I of the project, which will enhance Pleasant Street from River Road to 10th Street.

Jensen said utility relocation and construction of the bridge over the White River will begin this fall, and road construction will start in the spring of 2023. Phase I will be open to traffic by the end of 2024.

“We will break ground on the $125 million invest ment later this year to help traffic east-to-west in our community,” he said.

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch con verse during the State of the City address Sept. 28 at the Embas sy Suites’ Conference Center in Noblesville. (Photos provided by city of Noblesville)

ESSAY

Ready to roll?

Commentary by Terry Anker

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, United Airlines Flight 93 did not arrive at its des tination. Most Americans recall without prompting the events of that day. Ag grieved radicals, making a point of their dissatisfaction with our society, decided to teach us a lesson in the form of mass murder. With most tragedy, there are tales of heroism. There are stories of the best of us to counter the obvious exam ples of the worst. In coming to know that their lives were surely to be soon taken, a group of daring passengers refused to go silently into that good night. They refused to allow the villains to reap the full pleasure of their heinous acts. In rushing the cockpit, they’d either take control of the guided missile upon which they found themselves or drive it into the open fields below. Their sacrifice might allow others to survive.

Even as he headed to his own execu tion, Todd Beamer entreated the cellular operator to call his young wife and say that he loved her. It must have resem bled an epic moment from a modern re make of “Romeo and Juliet.” At home, Lisa Beamer must have clung to their young sons, 3-year-old David and baby Drew. Leading the resistance, Todd dropped the phone and was last heard to proclaim, “OK, let’s roll.”

Life is filled with many moments of both importance and inconsequence. They come to us as we are — ready or not. Sure, not having our car keys in hand as we walk through a darkened shopping center parking lot is likely inconsequen tial. Or it may predict our demise at the hand of an armed robber. Can we prepare after the fact, or do we have to be ready to roll when life demands it? What is the price if we choose not to be?

HUMOR

Gravely behind in decorating

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Oh, it’s on. I drove by my neighbor the other day as she was setting up Halloween decorations in her front yard. With weeks to go before the greatest and most perfect holiday of the year, she’s already fooling around with purple twinkle lights, Styrofoam tombstones, and what looked to be a new inflatable. How dare she! I have not yet mentally nor physically prepared for my own elaborate display of zombies, witches, a pumpkin-head man and various incar nations of demon-possessed Regans and Carol Annes. But now she’s thrown down the gauntlet. I cannot have her house up and ready while mine still bears the boring décor of fall mums and pretty green September grass.

OF THE WEEK POLICIES

— WILLIAM JAMES

I’ll have to start with the big-ticket items, which means hauling close to a dozen life-size animatronics and skele tons from our basement room of horrors up the stairs, out through the garage and onto the lawn. I’ll then spend an hour or so on each “tableau,” arranging them in either unsettling or humorous scenes involving cauldrons, lawnmow ers and spider-infested tea parties to eventually construct a veritable wonder land of evil. Next up is the arbor entry way, a cheap metal apparatus held to gether only by duct tape and my sheer force of will. The electrical comes last, which, depending on the weather and if I can locate enough splitters, extension cords, and green floods, could take any where from one day to several. I’m not that far from Lowe’s, but each trip takes precious time!

My gung-ho neighbor may have gotten the jump on me this glorious Halloween season, but not for long. Be cause it’s on.

Peace out.

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The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.

Smashing tale of a lost cellphone

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

On my way to pickleball last Saturday, I realized I didn’t have my cellphone with me. I panicked, but as I admitted in a previous column, my phone is never really lost, it is simply — to coin a new application for a perfectly good word — “unfounded.”

I knew when I arrived home it would be exactly where I left it, which is usually where you find things.

I remembered load ing the car with my stuff: gym bag, sun glasses, hat, paddle and … the phone. It must be in the car, I thought. I pulled over, got out, and looked between the seats, under the seats and in all the side compartments.

has a magnet on the back of the case) on the car’s roof and sped away. Your watch tracked the phone as you drove. The phone remained secure until you hit a pothole at 111th and Westfield. In a nanosecond, it was dislodged and bounced into the street.”

After I thanked Sherlock, I left to buy a new phone.

I showed the destroyed phone to the salesman.

“Isn’t the protective case guaranteed?”

“It was completely smashed to smithereens. I retrieved it and went home, clueless as to how this had all happened.

– DICK WOLFSIE

I said.

“Yes, 100 percent guaranteed.”

“But the phone is smashed.”

“Sir, we guaran teed the case, not the phone.”

I explained how embarrassed I was.

I got back in the car and headed for the gym.

At the first stoplight, I activated the “Find My Phone” app on my Apple Watch. It said the phone was at 96th and Lantern Road. So was I! When I turned west, the watch said the cell was at 96th and Gray Road. Me, too! A few minutes later, we were both at 106th and Westfield.  Obviously, the phone was in my car. But where?

The last time I checked the app, it said the phone was at 111th and Westfield. I played my pickleball games and bee-lined back to that address afterward. Sure enough, there was my phone — smack dab in the middle of the street, and except for the protective case, it was completely smashed to smithereens. I retrieved it and went home, clueless as to how this had all happened.

My wife’s analysis: “Loading the car with your hands full, you placed the phone (which

Flower

“Oh, don’t be,” he said. “I’ve had several customers who drove over their phones.”

I said, “I did not run over my own phone. Someone else did it for me.”

The tech guys shared other cellphone misadventures.

“Years ago, I had a customer,” said one employee, “who forgot he had set his phone in the freezer while he needed both hands to retrieve a stuck ice cream container from the back.”

That made everyone laugh. Except me. It was a very painful memory. I searched for hours to find that cellphone. And my screen was frozen the rest of the day.

Check my Facebook page for photo of my phone.

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

Hip and knee replacement: What to expect from your care team

Commentary by Dr. Leonard Buller

Getting a knee or hip replaced is a sur gery that can improve an individual’s quality of life dramatically. Throughout the entire process, from before surgery to the recovery stage, the patient’s care team will be there every step of the way.

ORTHOPEDICS

ment, the surgeon will make an incision on the front or side of the knee to access the joint. The surgeon will then remove the damaged bone, tissue, or cartilage and re place the area with a new (manmade) joint.   What happens after surgery?

What happens before surgery?

The patient’s doctor will determine if surgery is necessary by taking X-rays. From there, the doctor can get a closer look and decide if surgery is the right path. Patients are encouraged to try other alternatives to limit pain before deciding on surgery. Options include exercise, over-the count er-medications, steroid injections, bracing, acupuncture, weight loss, or activity mod ifications. It is also vital that the patient’s health is evaluated with blood tests and sometimes a chest X-ray prior to surgery.

What happens during surgery?

A hip or knee replacement can last one to two hours, while the patient is under general anesthesia. For a hip replacement, the surgeon will remove the damaged bone, tissue and cartilage from the hip joint. Then, the “ball-and-socket” part of the hip is re placed with artificial parts (typically metal rods) that will allow the hip joints to work properly and smoothly. For a knee replace

The patient’s movement will be extremely limited post-surgery. Patients can expect to be prescribed medication for pain. Following the surgery, a therapist may help with move ments and exercises to regain movement, momentum and recovery. Patients may be in the hospital anywhere from two to four days. It is vital to make sure the patient has a caregiver available to help them. Also, the patient should make sure they have enough groceries and prepared meals. Creating a designated area with easy-to-reach items and a plan for washing/bathing is also important. Patients should also make sure floors are walkable. Anything that may cause a tripping/falling hazard must be moved.

At IU Health Saxony, the care team will be there to answer any questions and help to make this process as seamless as possible. For more information, visit iuhealth.org/ joints or call 317-944-9400.

DISPATCHES

Get started running — Want to start run ning but are so out of shape you don’t know how to begin? Couch to 5K is a free app that takes you through an eight-week program designed to build up your endurance and stamina. It’s a great way to get started if you’ve never tried running. Available for iOS and Android.

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Natural appetite suppressant — Research shows that a spinach extract, called Ap pethyl, can significantly reduce cravings and snacking. A teaspoon per day was given to women in the study and they lost 43 percent more weight than women in the placebo group. Appethyl is available online as spinach extract in powder or capsule form.

New radiation technique — For patients with cancer of the left breast, radiation therapy can be dangerous because it ex poses the heart and lungs to radiation. New research shows that holding one’s breath during radiation can push those organs out of the way and protect them. A machine assists with the process, so the patient breathes properly.

Source: Practical Radiation Oncology

Moving for better health — Sitting for most of the day is terrible for your health, raising your risk for diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. For better health, try to get up and do some light activity several times a day, even if you have a sedentary job. Moving around triggers blood flow, clears glucose from the blood and breaks down triglycerides.

Dr. Leonard Buller is an orthopedic surgeon at IU Health Saxony–soon to be IU Health Fishers

Noblesville man selected to NAC class of ‘22

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

employees who are continually driven to achieve excellence and improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.”

ACHIEVEMENT

Noblesville resident Rick Conner, who serves as president at American Structure point, has been selected to the National Academy of Construction class of 2022.

The NAC recognizes individuals who have made outstanding, life long contributions to the design and construction industry. The rig orous selection criteria include leadership, exceptional service, a continued commit ment to making a contribution, past recog nition by peers for innovation, and being recognized as “best of the best,” according to a news release.

Conner was chosen to join the group through an extensive review of hundreds of highly qualified prospects.

“I am humbled by this recognition; however, no one achieves such an honor single-handedly,” Conner said. “I share this honor with all American Structurepoint

Conner began his career at American Structurepoint as an intern while attending high school and joined the company full time as a civil engineer in 1976 after graduating from Purdue Univer sity. He has been president of Amer ican Structurepoint since 1990 and became a majority owner in 2006. During his tenure, he has grown the company from $3 million in annual revenue and fewer than 50 employees to a 2021 revenue of $144 million and approximately 600 employees across 11 disciplines and 16 locations across the nation.

The NAC recognizes industry leaders from across the U.S. who demonstrate exception al leadership and service with a continued commitment to innovation. Members con tribute their diverse expertise to numerous initiatives aimed at furthering the industry and supporting the needs of public and private entities and other professional organizations.

DISPATCHES

Video game stock growth -- The video game industry is booming. The global video game market is likely to double to $300 billion in revenue by 2025, according to tech research firm GlobalData, driven by the expansion of mobile-phone and online gaming. Also, there has been tremendous growth in games played by multiple players over the Internet, such as Fortnite, in which 100 players fight against one another for survival. And rather than buying individual games in stores such as GameStop, players are paying fees for monthly subscriptions to online services that allow them to stream or download games. Two subscription services, Apple Arcade and Google Stadia, were launched last year, but they’ve had lukewarm results, partly because of compe tition from free online video game providers such as Epic Games, the privately. Epic made more than a billion dollars in 2019 by selling optional virtual accessories such as character outfits. Investors should focus on third-party video game publishers with a history of churning out blockbuster games for consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Their stocks can benefit no matter what platform

gamers choose to play on or what business model prevails. Two attractive video game publishers now are:

• Activision Blizzard (ATVI) hits in clude World of Warcraft, which has had $9 billion in revenue since 2004. It part ners with YouTube to stream live broad casts of tournaments for games such as Overwatch and Call of Duty.

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

Source: BottomLineInc.co

New car replacement insurance – Typical insurance policies only pay a depreciated value for your car if it’s totaled in an acci dent. Recent ads offering full replacement cost are very common. They don’t, however, tell the whole story. Full replacement cost coverage will increase your premium by at least 15 percent and is only good for a limit ed time period, or specific number of miles.

It might not be worth the extra premiums given the chance of totaling your car is less than 1 percent in a year.

Source: BottomLine.com

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Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-9-4(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its qualified contractors will be applying EPA approved and registered herbicides to control vegetation that may interfere with the safe operation and maintenance of power lines. This vegeta tion management will be performed in/near Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero on or near streets identified below: Beginning at the substation located near the corner of Devaney Rd & E 281st St, to include the areas around & near: N of 269th St, W of N Cumberland Rd, S of E 296th St, E of Devaney Rd

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Carmel Community Players ready to set off ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’ musical

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Dominic Piedmonte, the theme of “Tick, Tick… Boom!” immediately had an impact.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

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

‘RENT’

MUSICAL

At first, the Indianapolis resident was unfamiliar with Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical.

“A friend told me about the auditions the day before I auditioned, and so I did a deep dive the night before and fell in love with the show immediately,” Larson said. “I was 29 and turned 30 the week after auditions, so I was incredibly connected to what Jonathan was feeling at the time of my audition.”

Piedmonte will play the role of Jon in the Carmel Community Players’ production of the musical Oct. 14 to 23 at The Switch Theatre, 10029 E. 126 St., Fishers. Larson went on create the musical “Rent” before dying of aortic dissection at age 35 the day of the off-Broadway preview in 1996.

“I really try to capture Jon’s mannerisms in the show, but also a bit of myself since a lot of what this show is talking about is turning 30 and having that feeling of not having done enough with the time that is given to us,” Piedmonte said. “That’s some thing everyone over 30 has experienced at one time or another.”

The biggest challenge for Piedmonte is mastering the lines.

“I’m on stage the entire time and have several monologues that are tricky in their wording because they are literally the writings of what was going through Jona than’s head when he encounters the feel ing of failure, realizations that the world around him feels dystopian, that everyone around him is so much more successful by the societal standards of the ‘90s,” he said. “Being a musician and artist myself as well as a full-time teacher, time just is something I never have enough of it seems. This show honestly really helped me process through some of the turmoil I was struggling with turning 30, and I

really am grateful that I’m given the oppor tunity to share this wonderful show that Jonathan Larson created.”

Like Piedmonte, Ervin Gainer is per forming for Carmel Community Players for the first time. Gainer said what he enjoys about the role is that he can relate to the character in some ways.

“I know what it feels like trying to achieve a dream that just doesn’t pan out in your favor,” said Gainer, who plays Michael. “I know what it feels like to settle for a job that isn’t your dream job/career, but it pays the bills and keeps a roof over your head. I know what it feels like to want love, have a family and be financially secure. Michael wants to live his ‘American dream,’ but it does come with challenges.

He is an openly gay male in corporate America who happens to find out that he is HIV positive at a time where folks left and right were dying of AIDS. To most, getting an HIV positive diagnosis meant a death sentence. You could be alive and well one week but gone the next week.

That is a major struggle for the character throughout the show and it weighs heavy

on his heart. I know how it feels to be openly gay and HIV positive because that is my life. I am thankful that nowadays getting an HIV positive result doesn’t mean a death sentence with all of the HIV medications that are out today.

“I love that this subject matter is touched in the musical. It’s so import ant. HIV stigma is still alive and well, unfortunately.”

Kathleen Horrigan, a Fishers resident, is directing with CCP for the first time. Horri gan said the biggest challenge is also serv ing as a director for the Lawrence Central High School play “You Can’t Take it  With You,” which is set for Nov. 11-13. She is the director of theater for Lawrence Central.

“I directed ‘Rent’ in Indianapolis for Footlite Musicals about 10 years ago and became quite a fan of Jonathan Larson,” Horrigan said. “Then my high school stu dents told me about the movie version of ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ and once I watched it, I was hooked then. Then I started reading a book about Jonathan Larson’s life and really wanted to direct it.”

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

Civic Theatre’s production of “Rent” will be presented Oct. 22 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘POSTMODERN JUKEBOX’

Scott Bradlee’s “Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘MY NAME IS NOT MOM’

Internet stars Tiffany Jenkins, Meredith Masony and Dena Blizzard will present “My Name is NOT Mom” at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘VOICE OF ROMANCE TOUR’

Johnny Mathis will visit with his ‘Voice of Romance Tour’ at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Palla dium at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

EDWARDS TWINS

The Edwards Twins present “The Ultimate Variety Show: Vegas Top Impersonators” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more fein steinshc.com.

Candlelight Theatre hosts ‘Haunted States’

The Candlelight Theatre will present “The Haunted States of America” at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site this month. The actors include Geist resident Donna Wing, who is the Candlelight Theatre creative di rector. The show is set for three weekends, Oct. 14-15, 22-23, 28-29, at the Harrison Pres idential Site, 1230 North Delaware St., India napolis, For more, visit: bhpsite.org/events/ hauntedstatesofamerica/.

From left, Dominic Piedmonte, Margaret Smith and Ervin Gainer appear in “Tick, Tick … Boom!” (Photo courtesy of Carmel Community Players)

CHS graduate shakes off nerves to earn spot on ‘The Voice’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Morgan Taylor Koontz began performing in musicals when she was 9.

The 2019 Carmel High School graduate has sung solo in public numerous times — such as at CarmelFest Has Talent and at Urban Vines — through the years and was selected as a Songbook Academy finalist in 2019.

But her blind audition performance for “The Voice” was another level of challenging.

“Personally speaking, I don’t think there is any amount of performing I would have done to prepare for the amount of nerves you feel when you go on that stage,” Koontz said. “Especially when you know it’s been recorded and in front of these incredibly talented and well-known artists right in front of you. The more you do it, the easier it gets, but that first time was really a dif ferent experience performing.”

Koontz, who performs as Morgan Taylor, shook off the nerves and earned a spot on Season 22 of “The Voice” on NBC with her rendition of Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You.” The performance was taped a few months ago but it aired Sept. 26.

Blake Shelton quickly turned his chair around to indicate support, followed by the other three judges, Gwen Stefani, John Leg end and Camila Cabello.

All four celebrity judges made a pitch to have Koontz on their team.

“When (Shelton) turned around, it was so early on, I felt that I did a double-take,” said Koontz, who majors in commercial music and songwriting at Belmont University in

Nashville. “The excitement really got to me. I think that showed in my performance, because in that moment what would you be doing if you weren’t singing? You’d be screaming to yourself. There’s a lot of adrenaline. There was one bit where I thought about what I was doing, and I had to reel myself back in and finish strong.”

Koontz said it is “super weird” to describe the feeling she had unless one had been in that position.

“You can’t even imagine it until you are there,” said Koontz, who is in an ensemble group at Belmont.

Koontz, who views her genre as soulful pop, chose Legend as her coach because he best fits her style.

“I wanted to go with John from the getgo,” she said. “But I won’t lie, I really recon sidered my choices because of all of the arguments, I was reconsidering all of them.

I’m happy I chose John in the end because I really like working with him. But I think you can’t go wrong with any of them, honestly.”

Koontz said musically speaking, Legend’s style is the closest to what her original mu sic sounds like.

“Vocally, he has the most to offer, but genre-wise, he also made the most sense,” she said.

Koontz submitted audition tapes and was invited to Los Angeles for the blind audition.

“The rest is history,” said Koontz, who was a three-year member of the Ambassa dors, the mixed show choir at CHS.

The taping was a few months ago, so she had to keep her selection a secret. Her par ents, Angela and Scott Gallagher, attended the audition.

MUSIC, AND LYRICS BY JONATHAN LARSON

Morgan Taylor Koontz performs during the blind audition of “The Voice.” (Photo courtesy of Tina Thorpe/ NBC)

‘One Dark Night’ at Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Nick Zaza is eager to see how his Hal loween stage extravaganza plays in other markets.

MUSIC

The first one was performed in in 2018 in Akron, Ohio, where Zaza is based. The classically trained rock guitarist has previously played other shows across Ohio.

“One Dark Night…A Rock Symphony of the Macabre” will make its out-of-state debut at 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“We’re excited because the Palladium is beautiful,” said Zaza, who will perform four shows this month. “That’s the date I’m most looking forward to this year.”

The show will then be in the Pittsburgh area later in the month.

“The show is a celebration of the Gothic classical music from some of the great com posers, Prokofiev, Mozart, Beethoven. The musical element is classical music, rocked up with the band,” Zaza said. “It’s really electrified. We bring in the seasonal Hallow een element. We love the classical Holly

“One Dark Night…A Rock Symphony of the Ma cabre” is set for Oct. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Nick Zaza)

wood monsters, Frankenstein and Dracula, but quite possibly, could the real monster be inside of us, the monster within? We have a story that goes through it and great multimedia visuals behind us. It’s really an immersive experience.”

There are actors performing as “haunters” who loom throughout the set and venue,

There is a six-person band for the orches tral rock show and a narrator.

“It seems to be catching on and blowing up,” said Zaza, who also tours with his own band.

For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org

Twins bring act to Feinstein’s

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Twin brothers Anthony and Eddie Ed wards are not only identical but they share the gift of being mas ter impersonators.

VARIETY SHOW

“We do over 100 lookalikes and soundalikes,” Anthony said. “Every year is a different show. Everything is live. It’s not a drag show.”

“The Edwards Twins and their Ultimate Variety Show” is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael.”

“We started out at the Riviera many years ago,” Anthony said. “We decided to take the show on the road. We’re adding shows ev ery year. It’s been a great journey.”

The twins, based in Las Vegas, perform ap proximately 300 shows a year. They do about 20 different impersonations per show.

“We never usually do this small a theater, but Michael (Feinstein) is a dear friend,” An thony said. “We want to do as many of his showrooms as possible. We’ve been doing his showroom in (Los Angeles) for a very long time. We were in the area. I’m sure it’s a matter of time before we come back,

and we probably have to do two shows (in Carmel).”

Anthony said the show is fast paced and similar to variety shows like “Laugh-In,” “The Sonny and Cher Show” and “The Carol Burnett Show.”

“Carol saw me perform as her in Toronto and we became instant friends,” Anthony said. “Then two weeks later, she was in LA and she saw my brother in ‘La Cage’ and she thought it was me. She said, ‘Why are you guys together? You need to form an act.’ She said she would help any way she can, and she did. The rest is history.”

For more, theedwardstwins.com.

Anthony Edwards performs as Andrea Bocelli during the variety show. (Photo courtesy of the Edwards Twins)

Naraine’s art described as ‘bold’

Commentary by Randy Sorrell

Absolutely one of my favorite local artists is Janie Naraine, known in the art commu nity as JD Naraine. Perhaps that’s why we have several of her pieces confidently hanging on our walls! Her work is very bold and suggestive and can be well described as abstract figurative.

ARTIST

Naraine has been painting all her life and has a degree in fashion design from the University of Cincinnati and loved several classes in the fine art department. For years, she focused on portraits and transi tioned to her present mode about 15 years ago. Most of her work is completed with a live model and then finished back in her studio. Predominantly working in oil and pastel, Naraine also enjoys mixed media influences. She notes, “I play with color and shape and composition, capturing a bit of the essence of the model but also striving for a complete and finished painting.”

I fell in love with her style and work when my design studio was in the Indiana Design Center. Diane Wright featured her work at Coats Wright Art & Design there and

“Face of Many Colors” is displayed at CoatsWright Gallery in the Indiana Design Center

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now at her new place at 1057 East 54th St., C3, in south Broad Ripple. Her work also is available at galleries in Naples, Fla. Naraine mentioned how affordable her art is and that she is witnessing a strong movement of people wanting original art. That’s a trend I have experienced as well.

Randy Sorrell, a Carmel artist, can be reached at 317-6792565, rsorrellart@gmail.com or rsorrellart.com.

BEHIND BARS: ENCHANTED ELIXIR

Ingredients: Empress gin, lychee, lemon, grapefruit and sparkling wine.

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(Photo courtesy of Huse Culinary)

Creepy sound of onomatopoeia

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Most people know what onomatopoeia is, but I’d bet most of them couldn’t spell it! Just ask me. Onomatopoeia, of course, is the naming of a thing based on the sound it makes. I can’t think of a better season to discuss onomatopoeia than Halloween. The word onomatopoeia is a Greek word meaning “the making of a name or word.”

instance of a word formed by the sound it makes. If you give out the “Krackel” candy, you’re likely to be one of the more popular houses on the block.

GRAMMAR GUY

You’ll want to be careful about mysteri ous creatures rustling in your bushes. The word “rustle” means what it sounds like: to emit soft, rapid sounds when in motion.

We’re all wary of things that go “bump” in the night. Is “bump” an example of ono matopoeia? The answer is: probably. Bump first shows up in the late 16th century as an English word meaning “a protuberance caused by a blow.” We can pretty safely assume that “bump” came from the dull noise made that causes the bump itself. Obviously, there’s the noun “bump” and the verb “bump” as well. Bump’s cousins include thump and thud.

What about the sound a nice bonfire makes? The fire crackles, as we say. The word crackle is another good example of onomatopoeia in action. The word “crack” showed up first, and it’s yet another great

Does anyone have creaky basement stairs? I do, and they come complete with complimentary cobwebs. Creak shows up in the early 14th century, meaning “to utter a harsh cry.” By the end of the 16th century, the definition evolved to what we think of today — the sound of rusty hinges and old basement stairs.

Keep your ears open this season for spooky things that make creepy noises from which we get imitative, soundalike words. After all, onomatopoeia could be lurking around every corner.

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer.

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A visit to Boston’s Old Town

Commentary by Don Knebel

Aerate and Overseed?

Today, returning from Cape Cod, we visit Boston’s Old Town, so successfully combin ing the best of our past and present that I was induced to “dance” in public.

TRAVEL

In 1630, Puritan settlers established Boston, named for an English coastal town, on an 800-acre peninsula extending into Massachusetts Bay. By 1710, Boston, capi tal of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was the largest city in the 13 colonies, with a population of 9,000. In 1713, the colonial government constructed a brick building near the waterfront for meetings of the Massachusetts General Court. Now known as the Old State House, the brick structure replaced a building destroyed by fire. In 1742, Peter Faneuil, a wealthy Boston mer chant and reputed slave trader, built a mar ket house nearby, which he donated to the city. Despite its origins, Faneuil Hall became known as the “Cradle of Liberty” because Samuel Adams, James Otis and others made important speeches in the building support ing independence from England. In 1762, Otis made a speech in the Old State House that inflamed Bostonians against the English. On March 5, 1770, the Old State House was the site of the so-called “Boston Massacre,” in which British troops opened fire on an un ruly crowd, killing five.

Today, the restored Old State House houses a museum. A cobblestone marker in front remembers the Boston Massacre. Nearby, Faneuil Hall, along with Quincy Market and two other markets, constitute Faneuil Hall Marketplace, one of the nation’s earliest and most successful urban renewal projects. Since its opening in 1976, street performers have helped make the Market place area one of Boston’s most popular

destinations, attracting 18 million visitors a year. When I was there, five multi-talented African American performers, looking for “seven rich white guys” to teach to dance, pointed to me. What followed was not really dancing, but it was a lot of fun.

Faneuil Hall in Boston, Mass. (Photos by Don Knebel)

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

Columnist Don Knebel dances at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston.

Old State House building in Boston.

Downtown Boston’s Quincy Market.

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