April 30, 2024 — Noblesville

Study focuses on needed county services

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Affordable housing, child care, transportation, social services and education are common concerns among Hamilton County residents, especially those in the lower income brackets.

REPORT

That was the takeaway from a monthslong community needs assessment, spearheaded by the Fishers-based Hamilton County Community Foundation — a process that involved community listening sessions, interviews, data analysis and surveys.

The findings were presented April 17 during an event at The Bluffs at Conner Prairie.

Kristen Moreland of Schunk Moreland Strategies, which worked with the foundation to compile the report, talked a little about the methodology that went into creating a 20-page needs assessment. She also gave some highlights of the findings. One disparity she noted is the difference between the northern and southern parts of the county.

“It’s really a tale of two counties, and that came up multiple times,” she said.

For example, the median household income in Atlanta is more than two times lower than Carmel’s — about $57,000 versus about $133,00 — and while child care options are a concern everywhere, that service is particularly difficult to find in northern Hamilton County.

Moreland said the report focused on five key areas identified through the data collection process.

“First, affordable housing is identified as a bedrock for overall well-being,” she said. “Second, education and training are pivotal — it’s not just about gearing up for the job market, but also enriching lives and purpose and offering pathways for personal growth. Third, we can’t overlook the breadth of social services that are needed — ranging from ensuring food security to mental health support and, not to mention, tailored help for those in our community that are most vulnerable. (Fourth), child care solutions are another linchpin, particularly those that help with costs and offer flexibility for working parents. And last but not least, transportation.”

Moreland said that without reliable transportation, residents can’t access other services, such as food pantries or medical appointments, and can find it chal-

lenging to get to and from a job.

The event also included a panel discussion led by Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, with panelists Yolanda Kincaid of Janus Developmental Services, Andrea Davis of HAND, Inc., Dave Hyatt of Riverview Health and Mike Thibideau of Invest Hamilton County.

Heirbrandt noted that Hamilton County has experienced “explosive” growth in recent years.

“The net increase population creates a lot of challenges for us,” he said. “As county commissioners, we represent the entire county and we’re tackling a lot of tough and very complex, complicated issues, such as affordable housing, education, training, workforce opportunities, the importance of social services that we offer, also child care — you’ve heard a lot about that, and we continue to hear about that. It’s something that needs to be addressed. And then, finally, transportation options that could be available here in our county.”

Hyatt talked about health equity, and said some residents have barriers to health care, including the five needs identified in the report.

“By the time you get to our facilities, we’re going to be spending a lot more time trying to correct those things, where we need to work to be more proactive as a community and really look at how do we address these problems in advance, before they come to our doors, before they end up in the emergency department,” he said.

Thibideau added that while the county’s percentage-of-population numbers are relatively low for certain needs, the actual

number of people in need is high.

“Hamilton County is, I believe, the lowest percentage of our population enrolled in Medicaid in the state of Indiana, but it’s still 43,000 people,” he said. “That’s a lot of people who need additional assistance. But if you just look at as a percentage of our population, our statement of need seems like less,” which can make it difficult to qualify for grants and other assistance.

Davis said there’s simply not enough housing in Hamilton County, which is why costs keep rising. She said about 43 percent of the population is ALICE — asset and limited-income constrained but employed.

“People move here because of our schools and our safety and our health care,” she said. “They’re prioritizing their housing costs over everything else. I can’t think of any other reason why we have more than 50 food pantries in one of the richest counties in the state.”

Kincaid agreed and said the housing issue is worse for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are able to live independently but can’t afford to.

“Definitely a tip of the hat to Hamilton County Community Foundation for looking into this assessment,” she said. “I think that getting the information and data out there for folks to be able to digest is a great first step to being able to create the plan for action going forward.”

Moreland said the study will be used to develop collaborative initiatives to address identified needs.

For more about the foundation, visit hamiltoncountycommunityfoundation.org.

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A panel discussion about identified needs in Hamilton County featured, from left, Yolanda Kincaid of Janus Developmental Services, Andrea Davis of HAND, Inc., Dave Hyatt of Riverview Health and Mike Thibideau of Invest Hamilton County. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

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Elizabeth Baker was inspired by her parents to explore the 500 Festival Princess Program.

“My parents are professionals in Indianapolis and they have met people who are past Princesses and they encouraged me to apply based on their interactions with those people,” Baker said.

Baker, a 2019 Noblesville High School graduate who attends Indiana University’s School of Medicine, is one of the 500 Festivals’ 33 Princesses. The other Noblesville resident is Jaslin Martinez, a 2020 Fishers High School graduate.

most looking forward to the race weekend because I feel like everything we’re doing is really leading up to that, and that will be the most exciting time getting to see all the race fans that come to Indianapolis for the weekend.”

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Martinez is majoring in public health at Purdue University.

“My favorite part about this program is being able to get out in the community and make an impact on many individuals, specifically minorities, as well as those in grade schools who have bad homes or financial disparities,” she said. “I have been able to have the privilege to be a mentor for these students as well as a tutor after school in the Lafayette community and Indianapolis.”

“I’m looking forward to the outreaches I’ve been doing in the community and seeing all that hard work pay off,” Baker said. “I feel like by the time we get to race weekend, it’ll be a celebration of all the hard work we’ve done leading up to the race. I’m

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Caitlyn Clark, the all-time leading scorer for NCAA Division I and a two-time National Player of the Year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, was recently picked first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft.

Noblesville residents, businesses and officials want her to call Noblesville home.

Jayson Manship, owner of Moonshot Games in downtown Noblesville, recently created a campaign on X, formerly Twitter, to convince Clark to move to Noblesville.

She is applying to schools with physician assistant programs.

Martinez looks forward to the 500 Festival Parade May 25.

“I just want to get the experience of being on the float and waving to all the people,” Martinez said.

and are grateful for us pushing the buttons to see if we can make it happen.

Several local businesses, as well as Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, have joined the campaign.

“Noblesville is everyone’s hometown, and we want Caitlyn Clark to experience that hometown feel. I am ready to show her around Indiana’s ninth largest city and everything it has to offer,” Jensen said. “It’s excellent for the Hoosier state to have a player of her caliber, and we believe she would be a great asset to our city.”

With his friends’ help, Manship has started posting stories about the town to an X account called WelcomeHome22.

“I was sitting there thinking about how we live in the best town, and if she is moving to Indiana, this is the best place to live,” Manship said. “The idea was just to have fun with it, and it has been a blast. I have had some pretty important folks reach out saying they support the effort

Manship said he has not heard from Clark yet about where she is choosing to live, but he hopes the best-case scenario is she moves to Noblesville and becomes a “townie.”

“Many of the Fever teammates live in the CityWay apartments in Indianapolis, so my guess is if I were her, I would stay with my teammates for the first year,” Manship said. “My hope is that we can show her that Noblesville is eventually the place for her to live.”

To keep up with the campaign, visit twitter.com/welcomehome22.

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Council approves Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

During its April 24 meeting, the Noblesville Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area downtown.

CITY NEWS

A DORA is an area where patrons 21 and older can purchase alcoholic beverages in a marked container from participating establishments and consume them outside within the district.

The ordinance will now be submitted to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for final adoption.

Noblesville’s Community Engagement Manager Aaron Head introduced the ordinance at the April 9 council meeting and presented changes to it during the council’s April 24 meeting.

“We added three additional restaurants since our last meeting, (including) the soon-to-be-open Courthouse Club, as well as the recently opened Sara’s Soiree,” Head said. “In addition to that, Matteo’s also submitted an application to be a designated permittee. So, at this point, we’re up to 13 permittees as well as two organizations that have asked to be vendors in the area.”

Head said he assumes additional businesses will apply to be designated permittees.

“Activations like this are why we have

businesses that are looking at our downtown,” Head said. “When people are looking to open restaurants, they’re looking at Noblesville.”

The DORA’s weekday hours also changed from the previous reading. Hours will now be noon to 10 p.m. during the week, which Head said will “line up better with restaurant hours downtown.”

Kate Baker, executive director of Noblesville Main Street, said that the DORA will enhance programs such as the Street Dance and First Fridays.

“This brings another level of connectivity between our businesses and restaurants,” Baker said.

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen applauded the council for thoughtfully considering the ordinance for the community and said it would provide an “economic boost to the authentic and vibrant downtown by allowing patrons to sip, shop and stroll within the defined DORA.”

“If approved by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, we will see increased foot traffic, tourism and new revenue streams for local businesses,” Jensen stated. “The DORA will safely and responsibly benefit our community, business owners and visitors.”

The next common council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 14 at City Hall. For more about the ordinance, visit

A map of Noblesville’s designated outdoor refreshment area. (Map courtesy of Noblesville Common Council)

Lawrence North shortstop puts up impressive hitting numbers

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Lawrence North High School senior shortstop Anna Mauck keeps racking up some impressive hitting accomplishments.

Mauck, who has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball for the University of Kentucky next season, has a .469 batting average with three homers in the first nine games. She hit .529 with 13 homers and a school-record 70 runs batted in as a junior. She hit .474 with eight homers as a sophomore and .513 with nine homers as a freshman.

Wildcats coach Matt Marino said the four-year starter batted leadoff her first two years but moved into the No. 3 slot last year because of her ability to drive in runs.

Marino said her biggest strength is consistency as her career batting average is .503.

“She is also very strong defensively as

MEET ANNA MAUCK

Favorite athlete: University of Kentucky shortstop Erin Coffel

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite vacation spot: Alys Beach, Fla.

she can play infield or outfield at a high level,” Marino said. “She has a lot of speed. She’s stolen a lot of bases, too.”

Marino said Mauck has developed a better mental understanding of the game.

“This includes knowing game situations offensively and defensively and what needs to be done in those situations,”

Marino said. “Over her career, her improvements have been in team leadership as she has been a team captain for two years.”

Mauck said her biggest improvement has been battling back with two strikes at the plate.

“It’s swinging at every pitch and not being too picky,” she said. “It’s just developing patience and an attack mode of when I need to be less picky and figuring out balls that are close enough to be hit.”

Her goal is to raise her batting average this season.

“I want to break as many school records as possible and maybe make all-state first team,” said Mauck, who was named Class 3A/4A second team all-state last year by the Softball Coaches Association of Indiana.

Mauck plays for a travel softball team, Tennessee Fury Platinum X, which plays in tournaments across the U.S. She plays shortstop and third base on her travel team.

She chose Kentucky for several reasons.

“The campus was beautiful,” said Mauck, who plans to major in business marketing. “The coaching staff was nice and welcoming. The Kentucky coach came to nearly every one of our games in the summer. It was cool to see how persistent and how much they wanted me. I felt they wanted me and would be there for me and it’s not super far from home.”

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Lawrence North shortstop Anna Mauck is hitting .469 through the first nine games. (Photo courtesy of Matt Marino)

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COMMUNITY

CURRENT MAY CALENDAR

WALK-A-LLAMA

Hamilton County Llamas will hold its first free Walk-A-Llama event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at Tractor Supply Co., 2375 E. Pleasant St. This event is open to all ages. Guests can walk a llama through a short obstacle course under the guidance of a youth member. All donations given will go toward the nonprofit caring for its herd of more than 60 llamas.

WIN COFFEE & CONNECT

Join the Noblesville Chamber’s Women In Noblesville Network May 8 for its 2024 Coffee & Connect Series. Coffee & Connect meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Sagamore Club, 100900 Golden Bear Way. The event is free for members and $10 for guests.

MOTHER’S DAY EXPRESS

The Nickel Plate Express will have two 65-minute train rides with breakfast, coffee and mimosas along the countryside of Northern Hamilton County to celebrate Mother’s Day. Rides depart at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. May 11. Children under 3 can ride free as lap children. Purchase tickets at nickelplateexpress.com/mothers-day-express.

MUSIC & ALL THAT JAZZ

The 2024 Music & All That Jazz series will be held on the second Saturday of every month until Oct. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. May 11. It will last through October on the Noblesville Courthouse Square, 839 Conner St. For more, visit facebook.com/ NoblesvilleMainStreet.

ARMED FORCES RIDE

The Noblesville VFW’s second annual Armed Forces Ride will be from 8 a.m. to noon May 18 at 654 S. 9th St. Bikes, jeeps and classic cars are welcome. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., costing $20 per bike and $10 per passenger. Breakfast will be available from 8 to 9 a.m. before a pre-ride meeting at 9:30 a.m. The ride will begin at 10 a.m., and dinner will be served upon return to Noblesville.

PLANT SALE

Thousands of plants grown by master gardeners will be available at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds for the Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association’s plant sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at 2003 Pleasant St. Funds raised at the annual plant sale support the nonprofit and help provide scholarships for college students studying horticulture.

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School’s elective innovation class teaches students how to tackle real-world challenges and gives them the freedom to work with local businesses, according to NHS English teacher Jordyn Ping, who also teaches the innovation class.

Marnie Cooke, executive director of marketing and communications for Noblesville Schools, said the class was discontinued for a time before being brought back last year.

“This is my second year teaching the class, and we have a new curriculum,” Ping said. “It is a unique elective class that the public may not know we offer. It is part of the larger theme of how Noblesville Schools is passionate about providing real-world learning opportunities for students.”

Ping said the class continues to evolve, with new projects added this year, such as working with local community partners on how to improve their business. She said the class changes based on student feedback.

“Our projects this year are entirely interest-based,” Ping said. “(Last semester,) I grouped people up based on a form they filled out that explained what they want to pursue a career in and then partnered them up with their community partner. The students are interested in and care about it, but they also learn to recognize that something they do for themselves can help other people, too.”

Senior Danica Carlson said the class is

important for students because it gives them free rein to use their interests to help individuals and local businesses when brainstorming project ideas.

“It is more self-paced than other classes, and Mrs. Ping does a good job of letting students take over their projects,” Carlson said. “Once I got past the fact that I didn’t have specific instructions for our projects, it has been fun to know I control the script.”

Senior Gabe Humphrey said the class allows students to explore career options and be creative.

Last semester, Carlson and Humphrey worked in a group to discover “ways to reach the gray area of advertising.” According to Humphrey, the task was to “find the middle ground of advertising between small and large companies” to help them grow their business.

This semester, the class is working on its first individual project, which is to brainstorm an idea that can help people in the “real world.”

Jordyn Ping working with the innovation class on project ideas. (Photo courtesy of Marnie Cooke

SCULPTING A VISION

Accomplished artist wants to establish roots, gallery in Noblesville

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Artist Kenneth Rydén wants to share his creativity with the City of Noblesville through his sculpture work.

A Chicago native, Rydén recently moved to Noblesville with his wife, Melan, to “write a new chapter in their story.” He sculpts full time and previously owned a studio in Yorktown, where he worked with communities, architects and others on commission pieces. He works out of the garage in his Noblesville home, which he turned into a makeshift studio.

He said the city’s “old-town” aspect drew him to the area.

“I really like the feeling of the town square with the courthouse in the middle and vibrant businesses around the area,” Rydén said. “That was the first eye-catching thing. I am a widower, and the person I married is a widow, and we thought it’d be nice to do something just for us.”

“I always liked driving through Noblesville when traveling other places. So I downsized my larger studio, and I’d like to do some work here.”

Now that Rydén and his wife have settled into their home, he wants to work on some commission projects and new sculptures for the communities in and around Noblesville. He is in the process of establishing a gallery in town and has many ideas of places where he would like to showcase his work.

“While I still have the energy and the insight, and I can connect other things that I’ve done that fit right with the community, I’d like to get back on my feet here,” Rydén said. “I was thinking about some of the larger figures I have already created, and I would love to display one on the (Noblesville Bridge of Flowers). Other people are interested in that happening, but nobody’s actually made it happen. My work has to be in a place where people can stop and contemplate it.”

In addition to the Noblesville Bridge of Flowers on the Logan Street pedestrian bridge, the artist also wants to display sculptures somewhere in downtown Noblesville, and hopes his new gallery, with an opening date yet to be confirmed, will help get his art noticed in the city.

Rydén’s love for art began in elementary school, and since then, he has pursued it as a career in several ways.

“Once I started high school, I made the decision to become an artist,” Rydén said. “I have always loved educating myself.”

Ryden attended the University of Wisconsin, where he majored in art and earned a certification in K-12 education. After teaching art for nearly two years, he earned a Master of Fine Arts graduate degree from Kansas University.

“I thought I was going to be a painter,” Rydén said.

“When I took ceramics, I thought maybe I could do that. Then, when I took jewelry, I felt excited about it because I could do flatwork that was three dimensional, so I started to do more and more. But then I decided to forget the clasp and chain and have these things stand alone. So, they were miniature sculptures. And at that point, I decided, why don’t I make these bigger?”

Rydén said making scultping a career came naturally. Once he started, he sculpted bronze pieces in his free time. The artist is also proficient in mixed media, and often combines stainless steel, bronze, stone and water to “animate” his pieces.

“Pretty soon, people wanted to buy and collect them,” Rydén said. “But then, when I went to graduate school, I wanted to be a working artist. I returned to Chicago and started showing my work in galleries.”

An opportunity to be an artist-in-residence and professor at the University of Missouri arose. Afterward, Rydén continued teaching and creating art at several universities across the U.S. before giving up teaching and moving to Noblesville.

“I loved working with other people with a passion,” Rydén said. “I tried to help them find themselves — not make them into miniature (versions of myself) or try to take something out of a textbook. I think I can help people find who they really are deep down inside because I went through that, and it was so real.”

When sculpting, Rydén said he considers many things, including whether he knows the area the sculpture will go or whether he is doing it on commission, among other considerations. His larger sculptures can take more than a

year to complete.

“If I’m doing commission work, I look at the context,” he said. “If it’s an outdoor public sculpture, I look at the area’s history, present and future. I try to design something that somehow keys off of those things.”

Rydén said his biggest inspiration at the moment is a piece he is sculpting in his garage studio, which he hopes to display somewhere in Noblesville.

“I’m finishing a piece that’s been really important to me based on a piece I did called ‘Garment of Life,’” Rydén said. “It is another statement of that project and will probably be named ‘Garment of Life II.’ It integrates man with nature and the cycle we are all part of. The first one I did is down in Charleston, South Carolina.”

Rydén said he wants to be a part of Noblesville “in any way he can be.”

“As an artist with pieces who need homes, I would love to see them placed in my new home.”

For more, visit rydenarts.com.

ON THE COVER: Rydén working on sculptures in his Noblesville garage studio. (Photo by Jessica Todd)

RYDÉN’S FAVORITE PIECE

One of Kenneth Rydén’s favorite sculptures is of Carl Erskine, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and Anderson resident who recently died.

“When I was a young boy, my dad gave me a transistor radio, which is when I heard of Carl Erskine for the first time,” Rydén said. “It was one of his career highlight games, and it changed my life because I learned how important it was for someone to give their all to their calling. It taught me I could do something significant.”

Rydén’s Carl Eskine

Rydén was teaching at Anderson University in Erskine’s hometown when he was asked to create a sculpture of him. The sculpture is at the St. John’s Sports Medicine Facility in Anderson, Ind.

“I just couldn’t believe how full circle everything came in that situation,” Rydén said. “I attended his funeral, and he and his wife became great friends of mine. That’s the reason I love that piece.”

Rydén

sculpture. (Photo by Kenneth Rydén)

The sculpture Rydén is currently working on in his “Garment of Life” series. (Photo by Jessica Todd)

City considers Wawa Fuel Center

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

During its April 9 meeting, the Noblesville Common Council reviewed a proposal for the Howe Campus Corner development, which includes a Wawa Fuel Center and 10,000-squarefoot garden office, on 4.45 acres at Howe and 146th St., opposite the Woodberry Neighborhood.

DEVELOPMENT

Mark Leach with the law firm Faegre Drinker spoke on behalf of the petitioner, JDF Greenfield LLC.

Wawa has more than 1,058 convenience retail stores in the U.S, and the petitioner stated it is an “everyday stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs.”

Leach said the project has been in the works for a year, and multiple meetings have occurred between the Woodberry Homeowners Association Board, which gave it a “unanimous endorsement.”

“146th Street is a rapidly growing commuter corridor that is underserved by high-end gas convenience and food mart

options,” Leach said. “There are zero convenience stores offering gas located on the south side of 146th Street for the benefit of eastbound traffic between State Road 37 and I-69.”

JDF Greenfield LLC estimates the project will cost between $8 million and $10 million. If approved, construction is expected to begin in late spring or early summer.

The development plan is scheduled to go before the plan commission at its May 20 meeting.

Location map for the Howe Campus Corner

velopment. (Map courtesy of JDF Greenfield

County health dept. provides CPR mannequins to schools

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The Hamilton County Health Department recently provided 256 CPR mannequins to several schools to “help empower students with lifesaving skills,” according to Tammy Sander with Hamilton County communications. Sander stated that the department purchased 32 adult and 32 infant CPR mannequins each for the Westfield Washington and Noblesville School sistricts and Carmel High School. An additional set of mannequins was purchased for Carmel’s three middle schools to share.

“We know that CPR saves lives,” stated Jim Ginder, the Hamilton County Health Department health education specialist. “Even a seventh-grader can make a difference by knowing how to administer it. We’re proud to help our schools arm students with these essential skills.”

Teresa Layton, nursing coordinator for the Westfield Washington School District, stated the resources provided by the Ham-

ilton County Health Department will ensure students receive “top-notch CPR training” and empower them to “become confident and capable responders in emergency situations.”

INDIANA CENTER FOR RECOVERY CELEBRATES NEW CARMEL CENTER

Communi-

Care

14555 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Suite 140.

Infant and adult mannequins that students use to practice CPR. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Sander)

From left, Riley Hudson, Hayley Dorsett, Soni Kumar, Rob Bartlett and Nick Gore attend the grand opening. (Photos by Adam Seif) Indiana Center for Recovery celebrated the grand opening of its Access to

ty

facility in Carmel with an April 15 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The center is at

Rob Bartlett, certified peer recovery coach for the access to community care center in Carmel, center, cuts the ribbon.

PEONY CAPITOL OF INDIANA

Get ready for a weekend of festivities in downtown Noblesville as the City of Noblesville will celebrate the state flower of Indiana on May 17 and 18 at Seminary Park.

The 4th Annual Indiana Peony Festival is free to attend and runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at 350 S. 10th Street and throughout Downtown Noblesville.

The Indiana Peony Festival is a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire residents to celebrate Indiana’s state flower, the peony, and enhance Noblesville through beautification projects, peony gardens and horticulture education.

The Indiana Peony Festival was created and is led by Kelly McVey. the organization’s CEO. This year’s festival will feature more than 120 vendors as well as peony plants, peony growers, artisans, kids’ activities,

horticulture classes, floral displays, food and spirit trucks, among other items.

This spring, the city resurfaced the roads surrounding Seminary Park. Tenth Street between Mulberry and Cherry streets will be closed for the day to allow vendors to set up on the street and free up space within the park to enjoy the peonies and activities within it.

2024 will mark the event’s largest footprint, so people have more room to enjoy the park and flower displays.

Hundreds of parking spots are available in parking garages, surface lots, and on city streets to park. Accessible pick-up and drop-off will be located at Hannibal Street and 12th Street.

For full event details, visit indianapeonyfestival.org.

PEONIES IN FRIDAY, MAY

Tickets are available for $150 event. Proceeds from this evening’s propel the Indiana Peony Festival’s peony beautification footprint beyond, and to establish Noblesville all visitors to Hamilton County.

PARK

| 6-9PM

person. This is an over-21 evening’s event will support and Festival’s initiatives to expand the footprint for all of Noblesville and Noblesville as a peony destination for

BRUNCH & BLOOMS

SATURDAY, MAY 18TH | 10AM-4PM

Plan to spend your entire day downtown with roughly 30 walkable merchant locations offering additional peony inspired food, drink, products and promotions as part of the annual Brunch & Blooms event. Alleys will be filled with floral installations and live music, shops will have peony decorated windows, and local small businesses will contain all things peonies.

MAY EVENTS

FARMERS MARKET SATURDAYS | 8AM-NOON

The Noblesville Farmers Market, hosted by Noblesville Main Street, is held every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon beginning May 4 at Federal Hill Commons. All market vendors produce the products they sell. From honey, to fresh meat, to flowers and candles, the market has something for everyone.

04/26-05/05 – Father of the Bride (Belfry Theatre), 2051 Monument Street

05/03 – First Friday: Magic of the Square, 4-8PM, Downtown Square

05/03 – “The Healing Power of Art” and Michael Levine Showcase (Noblesville Creates), 6-9PM, 107 S. 8th Street

05/04 – Mother-Daughter Tea Party, 10AM, Forest Park Inn, Registration Required

05/11 – Music and All that Jazz, (Main Street), 5-7PM, Courthouse Lawn

05/26 – Memorial Day Service, 11AM, Outside Old Sheriff’s Residence and Jail

05/31 – Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner, 11AM-7PM, Courthouse Lawn

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Stephen Covey, author of the seminal “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” is attributed with positing that, “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” In the book, which incidentally has sold more than 20 million copies since its first printing in 1989, he argues for character as the human Polaris rather than building or following a cult founded only on personality. There are many more expert Covey readers, but his premise seems iron clad. Trust is essential. Trust is a force multiplier. Trust may not be required but it sure makes life easier.

The form that such confidence might take is nearly limitless. We might trust a child to be responsible, or a caregiver to administer medications, or a taxi driver to deliver us safely, or a soldier to protect our sovereignty, or a teacher to help educate our citizens, or a politician to keep our interests front in their

hearts. Each is a distinct variation of the type. As such, they uniquely hold a corresponding bit of real estate in our conscience and well-being. Therefore, the betrayal of that trust will influence both the mundane and grand elements of our existence. When good faith is lost by a child that didn’t wait to eat their dessert, we can recover by letting them mature a bit before giving them another shot, maybe a day, week or month. If fractured by a grown adult, the repair is more complex and elusive.

What is the obligation of the one who betrayed the trust and of the one harmed? Should we be less trusting or they be more responsible? Should we have been more explicit in the confidence, or they more protective of the information? Trust us, it is complicated.

Sad goodbye, but time for me to fly

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, this month marks my 17th anniversary of writing for Current. 17th! That’s approximately 850 weekly columns sharing my sometimes crazy, often mundane life in suburban Indiana. But an exciting opportunity has developed, and I’ve made the decision to take a break. Alas, this is farewell, at least for now.

HUMOR

In February of 2023, my husband Doo and I listened to a podcast about a young couple who had quit their jobs and traveled for one year. Within 10 minutes, we had hit pause and were seriously discussing doing the same. It was crazy, sure, but we figured there’d never be a better time. So, we pulled the trigger. We leave July 1 for Australia! Then, it’s Indonesia in August, and after that, who knows? Apart from a few bucket list countries, we’ll see where the cheap flights and warm weather takes us.

It won’t be all play. Doo will be digital nomad-ing, I’ll be taking online classes, and we hope to take advantage of work exchanges to stay on budget. But I will not be writing columns. Although I love the process, I don’t want the responsibility. The only thing I want to think about is whether Mai Tais are appropriate before noon.

So, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to vent about Doo, my kids, mean moms, annoying pets, PTO fundraisers, diaper debacles, Scroogey librarians, the perils of competitive dance, moving, sisterhood, road trips gone awry, 2020, incontinence, my ghostly complexion, tinsel wars, terrible drivers who don’t understand zipper merges, parenting woes and, of course, hillbilly shenanigans involving attic racoons.

It’s been a pleasure, and more importantly, an honor. Peace out.

Terry

Smoked chicken to gag for

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

My wife Mary Ellen has been cooking dinner for me almost every night for more than 44 years. I always felt guilty about that, but never guilty enough to do anything about it. There was a short period when I was in charge of the barbecuing. I was old-school then and still used charcoal, but Mary Ellen read somewhere that this was an unhealthy way to prepare food. Of course, the meat alone was enough to raise our LDL, no matter how we cooked it.

HUMOR

Then we got a new Weber Grill. I had trouble mastering exactly how long to cook our carnivorian (if that’s even a word) selections. Medium-rare is OK for steaks, but it’s life-threatening with poultry.

“This chicken is certainly in the pink,” Mary Ellen told me one night when I took our dinner off the grill. This was not intended as a compliment to the chicken. Or to the chef.

After I was barred from cooking on our deck, I decided to give it a go inside with our new air fryer, another appliance I knew nothing about. But how difficult could it be? I mean, frying with air? This sounded like a fool-proof endeavor. Even for me.

My first attempt at using the new fryer was making a recipe I found on a social media website. You view a sped-up video making you think you can cook this masterpiece in 12 seconds. They usually don’t give you written directions and I still haven’t figured out how to save something or print it out. No matter now, when Mary Ellen found out I had a TikTok account, I was cooked. Account closed.

The recipe was for lemon garlic chicken. I placed the cutlets and all the required ingredients in a plastic baggie, gave it a good shake and let it marinate. Then I placed it all in a pan and slid it into the air

“After I was barred from cooking on our deck, I decided to give it a go inside with our new air fryer, another appliance I knew nothing about. But how difficult could it be? I mean, frying with air?”

– DICK WOLFSIE

fryer. But first I slathered the top of the bird with olive oil. That was my own little touch.

Mary Ellen had retreated to the back porch to enjoy her night off. I dozed off in my office easy chair. About five minutes later, I was awakened when smoke came billowing from the kitchen. Fumes filled the entire house. What should I do? Call 911? Or Emeril Lagasse?

The problem was that the directions called for baking the recipe in the oven –not the air fryer. And not with oil. Oops! Mary Ellen was aghast at this mistake.

“Look at those directions again. You did something wrong,” she said.

I tried to confirm that she was correct, but it was hard to see the recipe through all the smoke.

But here’s the good news: The chicken that night was very crispy.

Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Editor,

In the realm of civic duty, the significance of voting resonates deeply, particularly at the local and state levels within the governance landscape. Engaging in the electoral process is not merely a right but a responsibility — one that empowers individuals to shape their communities and influence policies that directly impact their lives.

Each vote cast reverberates through the fabric of democracy, collectively shaping the future. By actively participat-

ing in local and state elections, individuals amplify their voices, ensuring that their concerns, values and aspirations are represented at the decision-making table. Every ballot holds weight, underscoring the transformative power of collective action in steering the course of society.

Your vote is your voice — let it resonate, let it count. Thank you for being an active participant in shaping our shared future.

Kevin Kalstad, Noblesville

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker.

Narducci returns to ‘A Little Night Music’ for Indy Opera

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Daniel Narducci has a history with Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music,” beginning in 1988 as a junior in Indiana University’s music school.

PERFORMANCES

“It was my first appearance at IU and my first experience performing Sondheim,” Narducci said.

Narducci, who plays Fredrik Egerman in Indianapolis Opera’s production of “A Little Night Music” May 3-5 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. The musical examines the romantic lives of several couples in Sweden in 1900.

Narducci, a Unionville resident, played Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm at IU.

“I did two tours of Lancelot and then eventually ascended to the throne as King Arthur in ‘Camelot’ with Indianapolis Opera,” Narducci said. “I’ve kind of matured into the role of Fredrik versus Carl-Magnus.”

Narducci performed in other Sondheim pieces in concerts through the years and performed in “Sweeney Todd” with the Cleveland Opera.

“What is amazing to me (is) how the music just stuck with me when I listened back intently when preparing the role,” Narducci said. “All of Carl Magnus’ lines came flying back into my mind. It’s almost like it never left. We sing a duet together, so I had to learn the other part.”

His wife sings “Send in the Clowns,” later a huge hit for Judy Collins.

His wife, Heather Hertling Narducci, plays Desiree Armfeldt in the production. The couple plays the two principal lead characters in the musical.

“The joke around the house is she sings the hit song and I have a song as well, and she’ll say, ‘What is your song called again?’” Narducci said. “My song is called ‘Now,’ one of the more challenging in the baritone world because of the expediency of text.”

“It’s been wonderful preparing for this role with (Heather) and digging into (the) backstory of the two characters,” Narducci said.

The Narduccis have a duet album called “Our Broadway Romance.”

fell in love with ‘A Little Night Music’ and it made a profound impact on my musical tastes moving forward. I have admired the genius of Sondheim ever since.”

As director of the University of Indianapolis Opera Theatre, she produced this musical with her students.

“They became better actors and singers through the process,” Hacker said. “They learned the importance of telling a story and how to mine for gold in each phrase. There is no richer teaching vehicle than a Sondheim lyric, and in the meanwhile, they committed an extraordinary musical score to memory.”

Hacker said the production brings everything full circle with the Indianapolis Opera.

“I came to Indianapolis as a young singer to work for the Indianapolis Opera as part of their Outreach Ensemble back in the 1980s and have made Indianapolis my home ever since,” Hacker said. “I am delighted to share in this production at this stage of my life, to be in the hands of such a formidable artistic staff and to create good theater with a truly talented cast.”

Whiteland resident Zoe Lowe plays Fredrika. Lowe, a sophomore homeschool student through Indiana Online via Martinsville High School, is excited to make her Indy Opera debut.

“We’ve appeared in shows together but mostly in concerts,” he said.

Kathleen Hacker, who plays Madam Armfeldt, appeared in “A Little Night Music” way back in the last century, she said jokingly.

”The show was offered by Starlight Musicals, an iconic summer musical series presented for many years in Indianapolis, and I was cast in the repertory ensemble for that summer season,” Hacker said. “I

“I thank my lucky stars every day that I get to be a part of this incredible show and work with some incredible talent,” Lowe said. “This will be my 22nd show that I have been in. Musical theater is my favorite outlet and I always treasure every moment I spend on stage.”

Lowe said the main challenge is fully memorizing her role before going on stage.

“This is a new phenomenon for me, but I think that it has helped grow my discipline as an actress and has encouraged me to continue to work hard in what I do,” she said.

For more, visit indyopera.org.

‘THE KING AND I’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I” runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Comedy Night is set for May 2, followed by Don Farrell’s Frank Sinatra tribute May 3 and Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt and Friends May 4 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘ANASTASIA’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Anastasia” runs through May 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘FORBIDDEN BROADWAY’

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Forbidden Broadway” through May 12 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

’THE DINNER PARTY’

Carmel Community Players presents “The Dinner Party” through May 5 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

DISPATCH

Indianapolis Ballet, ISO collaborate on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ — Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will collaborate on “Romeo and Juliet” May 3 at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.

ISO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads the orchestra in the production by renowned choreographer Septime Webre. The original production debuted in 1994 with IB’s founding Artistic Director Victoria Lyras as one of the original Juliets. Since then, the production has evolved and traveled to leading ballet companies worldwide, including The Washington Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet. Indianapolis Ballet and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra last collaborated in 2018.

Daniel Narducci and Heather Hertling Narducci appear in Indianapolis Opera’s production of “A Little Night Music.” (Photo courtesy of Daniel Narducci)

Hacker Lowe

Couple enjoys roles in ‘King & I’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Nathalie Cruz, the time was right to return to the stage.

MUSICAL

“Since COVID, I took a step back to do what I feel like I missed while doing theater straight for 10 years,” the Carmel resident said. “Three years is a long time to be gone and the calling to be on stage has somewhat become palpable.”

Nathalie is sharing the stage with her husband Ian Cruz in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I,” which runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue.

Nathalie has performed in “Victor/Victoria,” “Drowsy Chaperone” and “West Side Story” with her husband.

“This is another one for the books,” Nathalie said. “It’s a memory that we will both have fun looking back for sure.” Ian is definitely enjoying it.

“Although we only have one scene together, it’s a gift to me to witness her brilliance in the various roles she’s played, but especially in her role of Lady Thiang in our

Area cast members in “The King and I”, front, Gemma and Calvin Lai, Zionsville; back, from left, are Ian and Nathalie Cruz, Carmel, Willa Cortez, Noblesville, and Sam Tiek, Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

current production when she’s on stage,” said Ian, who plays Kralahome. “I believe it’s been more than a decade, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ since we’ve been together on stage, so it’s always a treat when we get the chance to do so just because it’s fun.”

Carmel High School senior Sam Tiek said he has wanted to return to Beef & Boards for a long time.

“I really enjoy the atmosphere the theater provides, and joining this cast has been such a cool experience,” Tiek said.

Tiek is part of the ensemble. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

A different kind of prom

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Senior Izzy Casciani missed the Zionsville Community High School prom to attend a prom of a much different nature.

MUSIC

Casciani performed as a vocalist in two shows of music from “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends” April 20 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. The performances were part of Discovering Broadway’s incubation process. The monster musical comedy involves three girls who cast an undying love spell to summon their dream dates for prom.

“I was lucky enough to go twice with one of my friends,” Casciani said of the ZCHS prom. “So, I felt like I got the experience, but I’d just say this was maybe 100 times better than prom, so it wasn’t that hard (of a choice).”

Casciani had the opportunity to appear alongside some performers who are already making their mark in the entertainment industry, including Barrett Wilbert Weed (Broadway’s “Mean Girls”), Andrew Durand (Tony Award-winning “War Horse”),

From left, Izzy Casciani and Sadie Cohen participating in concert of “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends.”

(Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Myha’la (HBO’s “Industry,” Netflix’s “Leave the World Behind”), 2014 Carmel High School graduate Eric Wiegand (Broadway’s “Plaza Suite”, Hulu’s “Tiny Beautiful Things”) and Arica Jackson (“The Book of Mormon”).

Discovering Broadway was founded in 2012 by CHS graduate Joel Kirk, who directed the April 20 performances.

CHS freshman Sadie Cohen was one of the backup vocalists.

“Not knowing any of the music before it was really cool to work with people who are super experienced,” Cohen said. “It was great to get advice and learn about that because I definitely want to do this as my career.

Cheers to summer wines

Commentary by Mark LaFay

The month of May is right around the corner, which means I am another year older, race fans will start trickling into town and the unofficial start of summer is almost here.

LIBATIONS

The consistently warmer temperatures have been luring our family outside more often. We’ve officially set up the back porch so we can relax on these warmer, longer weekend evenings while the kids run around. I love enjoying a refreshing glass of wine on the back porch and recently I got to try some really tasty wines that are perfect for patio sipping.

Ameztoi Rubentis: This wine is called Txakolina (chock-oh-lee-nuh) and comes from the Basque region of Spain. It’s made from red and white indigenous grapes fermented with native yeasts. What makes this wine extra fun is that it’s slightly fizzy. The fermentation vessel is sealed toward the end of fermentation, allowing carbon dioxide to build up and make the wine fizzy and delicious. This light, crisp, and dry wine is served chilled.

Easton Amador County Zinfandel: This classic zinfandel is made with ripe red zinfandel grapes grown in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Amador County, Calif. The wine is light-bodied, fully dry and packed with a variety of flavors. Typically, I would suggest cellar temperatures (55 degrees) for red wines, but this one can be served a bit more chilled.

Laporte Sancerre Terre Des Anges: This name is a bit of a mouthful. Sancerre is a region in the Loire Valley of France where white Sancerre is made from Sauvignon Blanc. I love this particular wine because it’s dry, acidic and refreshing. It’s packed with plenty of lemon and peaches. Serve chilled and thank me later.

Give these wines a try. You can find them at Kahn’s, 21st Amendment in Fishers, and Grapevine Cottage in Zionsville. Cheers to spring and almost summer!

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 19, Indianapolis

Blueprint for Improvement: Outdoor enhancements in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in Zionsville’s Austin Oaks section in 1999, this home’s owners were looking to make their outdoor space more dynamic. Our design included space for entertaining and protection from the elements while featuring low-maintenance materials that make upkeep a breeze.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The existing raised deck was removed and a screened porch, new deck and ground-level patio were built in its place.

• The new porch provides protection from the sun, rain and insects while the stone fireplace can provide a relaxing ambiance and warmth to extend outdoor enjoyment through the fall.

• An outdoor kitchen and integrated storage were added to make entertaining, meal prep and cleanup a breeze. Trex composite decking provides the look of natural wood with minimal maintenance and added durability.

• Roofing, siding and soffits were carefully crafted to match the home’s façade, ensuring the new porch blends seamlessly into the existing aesthetic.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

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Home tour benefits Eskenazi Health

By Mary Farucci news@youareurrent.com

Established in 1961, the Decorators’ Show House & Gardens nonprofit is celebrating its 63rd anniversary with its signature fundraising event with a tour of the historic Sylvan House at Northern Estates on the northwest side of Indianapolis.

EVENT

Built in 1927, the Tudor-style home will be open for tours April 27 through May 12

Presented by the nonprofit St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, a volunteer organization that raises funds and services for Eskenazi Health, the annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens is the longest-running show house event in the U.S. It is also the organization’s largest fundraiser for the John & Kathy Ackerman Mental health Professional Development Center at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center.

Mandy Heslin, president of the St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild, said the organization’s fundraising efforts are in the third year of a four-year partnership with Eskenazi Health. The goal is to raise $1 million for

the John and Kathy Ackerman Center for Professional Development at the Sandra Eskenazi Health Center.

Homes chosen for the annual tour, such as the Sylvan House, are selected through a process that includes meeting specific criteria.

“A lot of the homes used for the Show House are typically historical,” Heslin said. “They all have some sort of interesting feature.”

All featured homes must have four or more bedrooms. They also must have a front and back staircase for flow and have between 8,000 to 12,000 square feet of space, with 10,000 square feet being the average. For those reasons, many of the homes that are selected are on Meridian Street, Pennsylvania Street or Washington Boulevard because they meet the criteria.

Besides the home tour, the two-week Decorators’ Show House & Gardens event includes live music, food for purchase and floral arrangement, among other attractions.

For more or to purchase tickets, which start at $35, visit ShowHouseIndy.org.

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