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Zionsville police officers invested in community

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

When it comes to feeling secure at home, the Town of Zionsville is one of the safest places to live in Indiana.

PUBLIC SAFETY

In 2023, Zionsville was named the second-safest municipality in Indiana by Safewise, a national organization that looks at crime statistics.

Zionsville Police Department Chief Michael Spears said although no town is immune from violent crime — Zionsville police are continuing to investigate the murder of a woman who was discovered at a home on Old 106th Street April 8 — the overall safety of the town is above

average.

According to the FBI, seasonal trends often exist for nonviolent crimes, like car burglaries or property crimes, when rates can climb as the weather warms. But Spears said in Zionsville, that’s not necessarily the case.

“Fortunately, we don’t have a lot of those break-ins, and I think that’s attributed to the patrol efforts of our officers and their visibility as well as the cooperation of the community that understands the importance of securing their property,” Spears said. “I think probably what makes a vehicle more of a target than keeping the car unlocked is if items are left visible from outside the car.”

Spears said cars are more likely to be targeted if criminals can see what is inside.

“Thieves look for easy targets. If they look for something that is readily available, they can crack a window and take off with it very quickly,” Spears said. “So, I would encourage everybody to secure their items in a way that they are not visible from outside of the car.”

Spears also credited the diligence of officers for the town’s safety.

“It’s our police officers who are out there every day and they work hard to

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put the needs of others ahead of their own,” he said. “Their visibility is incredibly important, and we encourage our officers, and they do everything they can to be visible and patrol in areas where things potentially might happen, where people might be victimized.”

When it comes to the most common type of crime the ZPD responds to, officials said it’s scams.

“The biggest crimes that we have are online frauds and people being victimized by scams where they call them. It’s like a phishing scheme,” ZPD Capt. Marius Klykken said. “They’ll call and (say someone purchased something online) and please verify your password and your login information. We do try to combat that with some proactive programs. We’ll do a fraud chat and community groups and have our investigators deliver presentations on how to not be victims of fraud. These criminals have a script, and they follow it and they cast a big net and catch some people up in fraud.”

Officials said if anyone suspects they’ve been contacted by scammers, they can always contact the ZPD right away.

Klykken also noted that part of the safety and success of Zionsville is because the police engage in community policing, especially in schools where school resource officers engage with students of all ages every day.

“The SROs that are out there, they are every day making positive relationships with the kids,” Klykken said. “They’re instructing in classes, they’re with them on the playground. They’re providing a sense of security at the schools, but at the same time, they are building relationships.”

Spears said one thing that makes Zionsville a safe community is that its 45 sworn police officers are as proud of and invested in the town as citizens are.

“We have a wonderful partnership, friendship, relationship with all of them,” Spears said. “To an extent that we are able, we meet with community groups and organizations to discuss trends and concerns and what’s important to them. We try to structure our patrols and our programs to meet those needs. When you have that sort of a partnership between the police and the community, it makes it so much stronger than just the police trying to do things on their own. Citizens are as much a part of the success and safety of Zionsville as the police officers are.”

Learn more about ZPD resources and services at zionsville-in.gov/176/Police.

Property assessments mailed, appeals due by June 17

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Assessments for property owners were mailed through the Boone County Assessor’s office April 29. According to Assessor Jennifer Lasley, the majority of assessments have been increasing regardless of location in Boone County.

“With that being said, some areas increase at a faster pace because of the market and desirability of certain areas,” Lasley said.

Indiana law requires that overall property value assessments stay aligned with rising or lowering market values. Lasley stated that while the overall volume and activity levels of residential sales may fluctuate, selling price — the market value of those properties — have shown steady increases.

According to the assessor’s office, the assessed value should reflect the amount a buyer would be willing to pay for the property at the time of the assessment. Property owners are encouraged to review the information provided on their Property Record Card, to check for accuracy including year of construction, number of stories, exterior construction, square footage, plumbing fixtures and additional accessible features such as basement recreation rooms, fireplaces, finished attics and central air conditioning.

Property owners who made improvements or modifications at a cost above $500 but who did not require a permit will need to notify the assessor’s office. Those property owners who have had a structure demolished must file a destroyed/ removed property affidavit in the assessor’s office.

The assessor’s office noted that the state-set assessment value of agricultural land for 2024 is $2,280 per acre — a 20 percent increase from last year’s $1,900 per acre assessment. That increase has a direct effect on the related property assessment.

The deadline to file an appeal is June 17. Lasley also stressed the importance of filing a homestead deduction.

“At closing, most title companies should be taking care of this, but we strongly recommend calling or emailing the Boone County Auditor’s office to confirm that you have the deduction if it is your primary residence,” Lasley said. “We have had several taxpayers coming into our office after getting their taxes only to realize that they never filed for it. We are seeing this mainly on new construction parcels that are construction loans and do not have a traditional closing.”

Deductions such as homestead, over 65, blind, heritage barn, geothermal, or any other deductions must be filed through the Boone County Auditor’s office. Contact the office in Lebanon at 765-482-2940.

DISPATCHES

Sidewalk poetry contest – Zionsville Cultural District is accepting submissions from Zionsville students age 19 and younger for a public art project. The sidewalk poetry contest is accepting submissions through May 15. Winning entries will be judged by the ZCD and stamped onto a sidewalk in the Village. Poems should be no longer than six lines in length. For rules and entry information, visit zvillecd.org/ sidewalk-poetry-form.html.

Golf Outing – After a combined 46 years of service in Zionsville Community Schools, Jenni East, seventh-grade math teacher at Zionsville Middle School, and her husband Tim East, principal of Zionsville Community High School, will retire at the end of this

school year. As their way of sharing their appreciation for the community, the couple is hosting the Easts Give Back Golf Outing to raise funds for programs at ZCS. The outing is June 12 at the Golf Club of Indiana. To register a team or to become a sponsor, visit zchseagles.ludus.com/200451911.

ZCHS named distinguished school – Zionsville Community High School has been named a Project Lead the Way 2023-24 Distinguished School for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs, which are led by ZCHS PLTW educator Jason Donkersloot. This is the third consecutive year for ZCHS to receive the designation.

Mecum’s Spring Classic revs up

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic was originally born as a muscle car and Corvette auction.

EVENT

“It has a lot of that DNA that has stayed with it through the years,” said Sam Murtaugh, Mecum Auctions chief operating officer. “Corvettes and muscle cars are definitely the main theme, if this is one, but we have everything in between.”

The event was scheduled to start May 10 and will conclude May 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The Spring Classic started in 1988 and moved from Illinois to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2008.

Since then, consignments have grown from about 800 vehicles and $22 million in total sales to the 2,600 consignments and $113 million in sales at the Spring Classic in 2023.

“We’ve now taken over the entire Fairgrounds, every building and every parking lot,” Murtaugh said. “We use the infield of the track for parking. The rest of the facility is filled to the gills with cars. It continues to grow for us year after year, both in car count and participation and attention. I don’t have the attendance from 2008, but I’d say it’s more than quadrupled in size.”

Murtaugh said the Spring Classic was held during the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020.

“Indiana was one of the places we could conduct business in 2020, so much so that it sparked us to add a second event in October,” he said. “We’ve been coming back twice a year since 2020. Indiana State Fairgrounds, the City of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana have all been great partners for Mecum and have helped foster our growth. It’s been a great relationship for us.”

Visit Indy Executive Vice President Chris Gahl concurred.

“Mecum continues to attract visitors from across the U.S. and the event is perfectly timed with the start of summer travel,” Gahl said.

This year’s Spring Classic includes 37 collections and an estimated 3,000 consignments. Mecum’s Indy Fall Special is set for Oct. 3-5.

For more, visit mecum.com.

Boys & Girls Club recognizes local youth

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The Boys & Girls Club of Boone County has named Zionsville third-grader Elizabeth Mansue the 2024 Junior Youth of the Year.

HONOR

Mansue has been a Zionsville Club member for four years.

The club chooses a Junior Youth of the Year and Senior Youth of the Year honoree each spring. The recognition is bestowed upon outstanding young people in Boone County who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence and a commitment to service in their communities.

The youth chosen have shown dedication to their Club, peers and community, according to the Boys & Girls Club.

The Youth of the Year program is a vital part of the Boys & Girls Club’s mission to inspire and enable young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

To earn the honor, Mansue presented a

personal speech and answered questions for a panel of judges.

Leslie Williams, a freshman at Lebanon Senior High School, is the 2024 Senior Youth of the Year.

Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County at bgcboone.org.

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Elizabeth Mansue of Zionsville is the Junior Youth of the Year winner. (Photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Club of Boone County)

BARKER BINDER APP WINS ZCHS SHARK POND PITCH COMPETITION

Students at Zionsville Community High School competed in this year’s ZCHS Shark Pond Pitch Contest in April. Summer Barker was the first-place winner with her pitch for an online organization app called Barker Binder. The app includes resources for teens and adults to help alleviate common stressors, such as academic organization and poor time management, along with live access to life coaches that help people set and reach goals to maximize their well-being and fulfillment in life. The top three winners received trophies from the Zionsville Education Foundation and $200 in a business bank account from Star Bank. The contestants and the community partners that helped judge the competition are, from left, Kent London, Tehnea Germeus of Star Bank, third-place winner Jayden Morrison, first-place winner Summer Barker, second-place winners Rajvir Johal, Parteek Aulakh and Hagan Swartz, Lyle Brown of the Zionsville Education Foundation and Amanda Rubek of Star Bank. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Community Schools)

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You are invited to the Pathways to Senior Living Conference on June 1, 2024. Professionals from various organizations and aging services will share helpful information and opportunities for yourself or your parents. You will hear important topics on medicare, downsizing, scam prevention, elder law and more! Whether this material is for you or for someone you love, we encourage you to make plans to attend this conference from 9 - 2 on Saturday, June 1 at New Hope. This is a FREE event!

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Zionsville kicks off 100 Hours Outside

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The Zionsville Parks & Recreation department wants residents to tie up their athletic shoes and get out for some fresh air.

PARKS

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Zionsville kicked off its 100 Hours Outside program May 1 at Zionsville Town Hall. The event encourages residents not just to get out and exercise this summer, but to keep track of those hours in an effort to win some prizes. For each hour outside, fill out a log sheet at the Parks & Rec website. Activities can be anything done outside, including walking, hiking, running, bike riding, swimming, golfing or playing at a park.

The warm weather challenge will include monthly drawings, and a to-be-determined grand prize at the end of summer.

The 100 Hours Outside program runs until Aug. 31. The event is free for residents and $3 for nonresidents. Register at zionsvillein.myrec. com/info/activities/program_details. aspx?ProgramID=29987.

You are invited to the Pathways to Senior Living Conference on June 1, 2024. Professionals from various organizations and aging services will share helpful information and opportunities for yourself or your parents. You will hear important topics on medicare, downsizing, scam prevention, elder law and more! Whether this material is for you or for someone you love, we encourage you to make plans to attend this conference from 9 - 2 on Saturday, June 1 at New Hope. This is a FREE event!

You are invited to the Pathways to Senior Living Conference on June 1, 2024. Professionals from various organizations and aging services will share helpful information and opportunities for yourself or your parents. You will hear , downsizing, elder law and more! Whether this material is for you or for someone you love, we encourage you to make plans to attend this conference from 9 - 2 on Saturday, June 1 at New Hope. This is a FREE event!

Sign up with the QR code or visit newhopecc.net/events.

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Isaiah 117 House is a not-for-profit that exists to provide physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. If you feel led, Isaiah 117 will be accepting monetary donations, as well as new clothes for children ages 12-18 on the day of the event.

care placement. If you feel led, Isaiah 117 will be accepting monetary donations,

We will break for lunch, so please plan to grab a quick meal in the Whitestown area. Lunch is not provided.

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Dolly, Zionsville’s chief morale officer, was on hand to kick off the 100 Hours Outside program May 1 sponsored by the Zionsville Parks & Rec department. (Photo by Marney Simon)

Westfield, Zionsville bands to take part in AES 500 Festival Parade

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Marching bands from Westfield and Zionsville are among 15 bands from across the nation that will participate in the May 25 AES 500 Festival Parade in downtown Indianapolis.

500 FESTIVAL

The Pride of Westfield, directed by Westfield High School’s Director of Performing Arts Andrew Muth, and the National Band Association’s Indiana All-Star Band of Zionsville, directed by Mickey Stisher, will both take part.

This is the 68th year of the parade.

Westfield and Zionsville will join Hoosier marching bands from Brownsburg, Indianapolis, Speedway, Muncie, West Lafayette, Pendleton, Russiaville and Washington, as well as bands from Michigan, Illinois, Mississippi and the Marine Band San Diego.

The bands will perform for more than 200,000 spectators that line the 1.5-mile route of the AES 500 Festival Parade

One of the nation’s largest and most-respected parades, the celebration features giant floats, balloons and celebrities. All 33 drivers competing in the Indy 500 will also participate.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have these talented musicians join us for the AES 500 Festival Parade,” stated Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival. “Their performances will bring a vibrant spirit into our city’s biggest race-weekend celebration before the Indy 500.”

For more, visit 500festival.com/parade/ bands.

DISPATCH

Flea market – Hoosier Village in Zionsville will hold its annual spring flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily May 16-18 inside the retirement community. Quality furniture and household items are featured as well as decorative items, toys, puzzles and artwork. Visitors should use the Hoosier Village entrance at Zionsville Road at the main Hoosier Village gate with directional signs to the sale area.

Noblesville senior a powerful presence at the plate

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gabby Fowler has been flexing her power for the Noblesville High School softball team.

“Since arriving as a freshman, Gabby has always been a competitor and has been exceptional at this game,” Millers coach Deke Bullard said.

“She also does a ton of work outside the field. She has athletic weights through the school as well and does other training, including Raymer Strength.”

Through the first 17 games this year, the senior third baseman was hitting .519 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs.

“I think what we are seeing is her offthe-field work all coming together this year,” Bullard said of her high batting average.

Fowler’s career batting average heading into the season was .472. She holds the school career record for home runs with 44. She had a single-season record of 15

MEET GABBY FOWLER

Favorite athlete: Anthony Rizzo

Favorite TV show: “Young Sheldon”

Favorite subject: Ceramics

Favorite vacation destination: Hawaii

last year. The state record for home runs is 50 by Bremen’s Erin Coffel (2017-19).

“My biggest improvement over the course of my career has been my mental approach to the game,” Fowler said. “Of course, the extra training and hours in the cages have helped, but I’ve seen a major difference in the player I am from a mental perspective and enjoying the game through ups and downs.”

Fowler has primarily played third base for the Millers, but also played catcher for the Indy Dreams 18-and-under travel team.

The Millers are looking to win their third sectional title in Fowler’s four years.

“Winning back-to-back sectional titles is something that has helped me become the

player I am today,” she said. “Being introduced to a tournament environment my freshman year taught me the importance of being a team player and supporting everyone, no matter what. That team was full of amazing role models that showed me how to be a leader and become what they were. Winning my sophomore year was also super special because no one expected us to win. We were the underdogs that year and were able to come together and accomplish our goals. My goal for this team is to win sectionals and make a long run in the tournament.”

Fowler’s personal goals are to break her single-season home run record and continue to be a leader for her teammates.

Fowler will play for East Carolina University next season.

“When I started the recruiting process, I knew I wanted to go south,” she said. “I looked at multiple schools in the Carolinas, and after many camps, I decided on East Carolina. The coaches and team created an amazing atmosphere that I really wanted to be a part of. When I went on my visit, I also fell in love with the beautiful campus and the culture around ECU sports.”

Noblesville third baseman Gabby Fowler is hitting .519 through the first 17 games. (Courtesy of Noblesville Sports Media)

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Local golfers to compete in LPGA qualifying tourney

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Golfers from Westfield and Zionsville will participate in the Epson Tour — the LPGA’s qualifying tour — June 10-16 at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus.

SPORTS

The Otter Creek Championship is one of two new events on the Epson Tour, and will showcase the next generation of the world’s best female golfers, including Annabelle Pancake of Zionsville and Cailyn Henderson of Westfield. The women will be competing for a prize purse of $300,000.

Pancake is a senior at Clemson University, where in 2023 she was named to the All-ACC team for the first time, ranked in the top 125 in the nation.

Henderson is a 2022 graduate of the University of Indianapolis, where she was a 2020 WGCA All-America Second Team,

two-time WGCA All-East Region, two-time All-GLVC, two-time, WGCA All-American Scholar and two-time Academic All-GLVC.

The weeklong Otter Creek Championship will feature 144 players from more than 30 countries.

“We are excited to bring the Otter Creek Championship to Otter Creek Golf Course and give the amazing golf fans of Columbus and surrounding areas a chance to witness the future of the LPGA up close,” stated Austin Wright, director of golf at Otter Creek. “This golf course was made to host high-level championships and will provide an unparalleled experience for the Epson Tour players and the Otter Creek Golf community.”

General admission is free to the public.

For more, visit epsontour.com/ tournaments/poc-med-golf-classic/ overview.

Pancake Henderson

The Witham Volunteer Organization recently honored the volunteers of Witham Health Services with a special luncheon at the main campus in Lebanon, where Witham staff expressed appreciation for the support provided and work completed by the 40 volunteers of the organization. “The Witham volunteers bring so much value, joy, encouragement and support to our patients, staff, hospital and community at large. We are truly blessed to have such an amazing team of individuals who want to give their time and talent to support Witham and care for our patients,” stated Amy Mitchell, director of Volunteer Services. Volunteers serve in more than 20 locations and departments and provided more than 5,000 hours of volunteer time in 2023. Volunteers range in age from 18 to 91. Helen Parks of Lebanon was named the Volunteer of the Year at the luncheon. For more about volunteering at Witham, contact Amy Mitchell, at 765- 485-8175 or by email, amitchell@witham.org. (Photo courtesy of Witham Volunteer Organization)

DOWN ON THE FARM

Zionsville’s Maplelawn Farmstead celebrates 20 years

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

It’s been 20 years since a small group of residents interested in holding on to a piece of local history approached the Town of Zionsville about preserving an old farm.

In the two decades since, the board members of Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. have transformed the old farmhouse and outbuildings at 9575 Whitestown Rd. into a local attraction, preserving history while providing a place for education, entertainment and everything in between.

Located next to Mulberry Fields Park, the original farmstead was established in 1835 by John and Jane Wolf. In 1900, the farm was sold to Alfred and Elmira Scott and remained a working farm in the Scott family for the next 100 years.

Lester Bradley — the surviving spouse of Alyce Scott Bradley — operated the farm until his death in 2000, and in 2003 the land was sold to the Town of Zionsville with the intention of developing a park. The Zionsville Historical Society formed a subcommittee of people interested in saving the farmstead. The committee eventually became the nonprofit Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc., whose members successfully lobbied the Zionsville Parks and Recreation board for a 50-year lease to rehab the farmstead to operate a museum and related educational programming.

“We’ve been slowly and surely improving the farmstead ever since,” said Chris Garvey, president of the Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. board of directors.

Garvey said there was minimal risk when the town agreed to the lease. The organization took over financial responsibility and care for the original residential property while the remainder of the farm was developed into Mulberry Fields. Had the preservation efforts failed, the town could have simply folded the farmstead into the plans for Mulberry Fields, he said.

Since 2004, the board has been rehabbing the site, building by building, settling on a theme.

“The 1930s Depression era is our focus,” Garvey said. “We think most of the buildings are in that time period, so we felt it would be consistent to restore it to that period.”

The house includes the original milk room, cistern, most of the original flooring and most of the original plaster walls. The board has also overseen kitchen restoration and has added items of historical significance, including a 1930s-era washing machine and gas stove, an ice box and a restored Hoosier cabinet.

The parlor and upstairs bedroom have also been restored and decorated to be appropriate for the 1930s, which even included research to ensure using the same paint colors that would have been used at the time.

Garvey said when the organization first took possession of the house, most of the interior decor was from the 1960s and 1970s, including shag carpet and dated wallpaper. When the wallpaper was removed, underneath

were dates scrawled onto the wall over the years by the residents at the time, including dates written in pencil in 1919, 1946 and 1956.

In the past 20 years, Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. has raised and invested $300,000 in structures, preserving and maintaining the house, historic barns, corn crib, animal pens and even the outhouse.

The organization also operates a small garden, growing strawberries, blackberries and raspberries that are used to make jam and beehives for honey, all of which are sold to raise funds for the farmstead.

“The gardens are really a profit center for us. Every dollar we earn we put back into the garden activities,” Garvey said.

For the 20th anniversary, the organization was approached by an anonymous donor offering a $20,000 matching grant. Garvey said since February, the board has raised $5,000.

Over the past few years, the farmstead has grown its

programming, serving as a meeting place for local groups and hosting ice cream socials, barns and brews events, movie nights, spring teas and hosting a special viewing event for the April 8 total eclipse. Last year, the farmstead hosted its first wedding and has served as a popular site for graduation, homecomings and prom photos.

Garvey said in 2023, the farmstead welcomed more than 3,000 visitors.

“We think we’re building a nice asset for the community and we’re not costing the taxpayers a dime,” Garvey said.

“Over the years, people are using it. What we wanted to do was really celebrate these 20 years.”

Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. is involved in a fundraising effort for its 20th anniversary. Donations can be made at maplelawnfarmstead.org/links.

2011. (Photo by Marney Simon)

MAPLELAWN FARMSTEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Maplelawn Farmstead was listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. has several events planned for the 20th anniversary of the farmstead in 2024.

Upcoming events include: ICE CREAM SOCIAL — The farmstead will host an ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. May 19, including site tours.

BARNS AND BREWS — Programs will be held from 6:30

to 9 p.m. June 13, June 20 and June 27. Specific programming will be announced as the dates get closer.

MOVIE NIGHTS — Guests will be welcome to view movies starting at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 21. Pizza, popcorn, soft drinks and treats will be available for sale. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Learn more about Maplelawn Farmstead, its history, the 20th anniversary and upcoming events at maplelawnfarmstead.org.

ON THE COVER: Maplelawn Farmstead on Whitestown Road in Zionsville was listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places in

The original equipment barn has been rehabbed and is used to store 1930s era tractors and tools. (Photos by Marney Simon)

Maplelawn Farmstead, Inc. owners planted yellow roses on-site, which were common blooms on farms during the depression.

Don’t call me ‘the fixer’

Commentary

by Dick Wolfsie

The Wolfsies belong to a wonderful congregation. The Heartland Universalist Unitarian Church is warm and welcoming. I wouldn’t fix a thing.

HUMOR

More to the point, I can’t fix a thing. Yet, that’s exactly what they asked me to do. Last week, there was a sign-up sheet posted for some opportunities to spiff up different aspects of the building. My wife Mary Ellen and I wanted to help, but while jotting down our names on a sign-up sheet to help in the garden, the new head of the building committee approached me looking for some additional help with some needed repairs.

“Say, Dick, can you help us replace a broken window?”

“Sorry, I don’t have a clue how to do that.”

“Any experience with electricity?”

“Bulbs. I can change bulbs.”

“How about plumbing? Can you assist with that?”

“I don’t have a prayer.”

I had to be careful. I used to belong to a temple back in New York. Jewish people have a blessing for everything, and I didn’t want to find out that I did have a prayer for plumbing.

“How about just cleaning?” he asked.

My wife was on my side with this one.

“He doesn’t even know how to do that at home,” she volunteered.

Mary Ellen loves to volunteer. What a trouper.

Why is repairing things so difficult for me? Growing up, everyone in my family was more adept at this kind of stuff. My father, for example, could fix anything. He’d go downstairs to his workshop with a broken vase or an electric can opener on the fritz and an hour later emerge from the basement to flaunt his success. How about some credit for me? Where would Dad have

“My mother was also skillful at repairing things. After all, she fixed dinner every night for 30 years. My brother was always in some kind of a fix.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

attained all that experience if I hadn’t busted this stuff to begin with?

My mother was also skillful at repairing things. After all, she fixed dinner every night for 30 years. My brother was always in some kind of a fix. My uncle back in New York was accused of fixing an election for a city councilman. And my sister? Well, she spent most of her free time fixing up her friends. Even our dogs were fixed. Fixing is in the Wolfsie blood. Everyone had some kind of repair skill but me. That’s a tough fix to be in.

I used to have a great handyman. He installed our ceiling fan, rescreened the porch and patched up the leak in our roof. He charged $50 an hour. “Unless you help me,” he’d say, “then it’s $65.”

Now that he’s gone, my wife’s favorite expression is, “You need to call somebody.” So, I call the plumber, the electrician, the roofer, the computer repairman. Yes, I can’t fix a darn thing, so I pay these guys at least 100 bucks an hour.

Here’s a word of warning. If you are like me and can’t fix anything, you will end up broke.

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No sugar-coating the peril

Commentary by Terry Anker

In the world of unhealthy choices, there are some overachievers. Starbucks offers to start our day with the 590-calorie White Hot Chocolate. Happily, according to its pitch, we will find it to be “creamier than creamy,” and standing in line to get it probably burns a few of those calories. And if an average U.S. female can consume less than 2,000 calories per day, taking down 30 percent of the gross amount for the 24 hours might not be too bad if she evens out her remaining intake with something abundant with a few more redeeming qualities. Broccoli?

ESSAY

The reigning and unchallenged champion of excess goes to the Triple Stacker King from Burger King at 1,370 calories for the sandwich. Add to it fries weighing in at 434 calories and a Coca-Cola at 507, and she’ll hit 2,311 — or 116 percent of the daily allowance. Sure, most of us don’t choke down the gut-busting combo meal daily. So, let’s go with the regular cheeseburger with medium french fries and cola. How bad could that be? It turns out that it’s not so good

“Starbucks offers to start our day with the 590-calorie White Hot Chocolate.”

– TERRY ANKER

at 1,301 — or 65 percent of the day.

Hardee’s Fried Chicken 12-Piece and Biscuits should feed a family of four with its 6,490 calories, making the meal 1,735 per person if Junior eats as much as Dad. If he can’t and Dad picks up the slack, then Dad’s number will be higher. If Dad is average, he can afford to ingest 2,700 or so. He’d have room left over for a trip to Starbucks. Fast food is not the only culprit packing our waistline. Cheesecake Factory serves a single-portion pasta with a 3,209-calorie wallop. Add the truffle cake for 1,770. If we are surrounded with sugar-coated peril, how do we navigate?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.

Feinstein pays tribute to Tony Bennett with Palladium concert

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation, Michael Feinstein has a great appreciation for Songbook Hall of Fame member Tony Bennett.

Feinstein became friends with the legendary vocalist, who died at age 96 in July 2023.

Feinstein, artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will present “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” at 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palladium at the Center. Feinstein, who will be joined by Carnegie Hall Big Band, shared some thoughts of the tribute and his relationship with Bennett.

How special is it to do the tribute to Tony Bennett given your close personal relationship?

I would not have been able to achieve what I do if it weren’t for the individuals who preceded me and imparted their knowledge, one of whom was Tony Bennett. I had the privilege of knowing Tony personally — I once had the opportunity to sing with him and I spent time with him socially, along with his wife, Susan. Thus, being able to express gratitude and celebrate his legacy, as well as to discover different and novel ways to interpret his music, presents a significant challenge because he’s not just an icon. He is a legend.

Continuing his music for new generations in “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” holds great importance to me and our audiences, an importance I know Tony shared because of his dedication to the arts and educating the youth about music. Bringing the production to Carmel is incredibly special because of everything the city, the people, our foundation and venue mean to me. Indiana is home, and to borrow from “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s no place like home. Therefore, I am doing this not only for myself but also in honor of Tony, espe-

cially because of you.

Can you describe how important Tony’s contributions are to the history of the Great American Songbook?

Tony Bennett’s work has left a significant mark on the Great American Songbook, making timeless classics shine even brighter. His songs, ranging from the iconic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” to the uplifting “The Best is Yet to Come,” show his unique ability to bring freshness and depth to well-loved tunes.

Whether he’s delivering the smooth elegance of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “The Way You Look Tonight” or the heartfelt simplicity of “Smile,” Bennett’s performances are a showcase of his emotional depth and commitment to the music. His impact on American music is undeniable, ensuring that these songs will be cherished by future generations.

Do you have personal favorites of Bennett that have particular meaning?

For the Tony tribute, I’m performing the songs associated with him, including a lot of the Cy Coleman pieces, like “The Best is Yet to Come,” which he introduced, and “I Want to Be Around,” which Tony also made famous. Of course, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” will be included, along with Gershwin songs because his first commercial

Michael Feinstein will perform a Tony Bennett tribute concert May 17 at the Palladium, (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

record featured Gershwin’s work. Then, songs associated with people he worked with, like Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Sophie Tucker, will be part of the repertoire. So, it’s going to be an overview of his career through all of that music.

Do you share stories and anecdotes of your time with Tony?

The first time I met Tony Bennett was in 1983. I was doing a benefit with Rosemary Clooney and Tony was asked to participate. I remember talking to him on the phone first because he wanted to perform some unknown Gershwin songs that I had access to, thanks to my work with Mr. Gershwin — Ira Gershwin. Then, I met Tony in ‘83 backstage at the concert, and he was great. Being a young kid who knew his world, I knew his music and the songwriters, so it was easy for us to start talking and become friends.

Do you have other appearances planned with the tribute?

“Because of You: My tribute to Tony Bennett” will be performed nationwide and there are plans underway for the show to cross the pond to the U.K., Europe and beyond. We have a rather full calendar in the United States. The specifics will be announced at a later date.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.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

The inaugural “Don Farrell presents” concert features Ten Branches May 16; Dueling Pianos May 17; and Zach Day May 18 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘SNOW WHITE’

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s production of “Snow White” is set for May 18-19 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit cidedance.org.

‘FINALES & FANFARE’

Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Finales & Fanfare” concert is set for 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

DISPATCHES

The Melange Series performance set — The Melange Series at The Florence will feature vocalist Cynthia Collins, dancer Olivia Payton and visual artist Madhuchhanda Mandal in a collaborative performance at 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 3 p.m. May 19 at The Florence at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

ICC, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir set concert — Singers from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir High School Division, along with singers from the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, and instrumentalists and percussionists have been perfecting their sound as they prepare to present the iconic Latin American Mass, “Misa Criolla.” The concert is set for 4 p.m. May 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. For more, visit iccchoir.org/tickets.

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NIGHT & DAY

IBC presents ‘Phantom’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva has put her own spin on a timeless classic.

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IBC will present “Phantom of the Opera” at 4 and 7 p.m. May 25 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“When you watch a musical or movie, you can fall in love with the characters but want more than what you see that first time,” Yakovleva said. “As an artist, I tend to expand the stories of what I see. You can always create more background or imagine a different path the characters will take. As a dancer and choreographer, I also see everything in movement and want to express all these emotions and feelings in more impactful ways. ‘Phantom’ is one of those timeless stories that is so rich and layered with emotions that it begs for more — more dance, more exploration of feelings, more reactions. Not only can we bring new, exciting choreography to life, but I have intertwined the most incredible music in this production. The best way to

describe it is electrifying.”

Former IBC student Morgan Rust, who grew up in Noblesville, returns to play the role of Christine.

“IBC is the place where all of my formative training took place,” Rust said. “I grew up with the teachers being family to me, so having them guide me at this stage of my career is an incredible blessing. It also comes with additional layers — I want them to see that all their emotional and physical investment in me is reaping benefits.”

Carmel resident Justin Hamilton, who is a high school senior who takes online classes, plays the Phantom.

“The biggest challenge while rehearsing for the production of “Phantom of the Opera’ is not only learning all the choreography, but also being able to find new ways to interpret the character and convince the audience who Phantom is and what he stands for,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton took a hiatus from ballet at age 13 in 2019 for three years. He returned to IBC in the summer of 2022. He will join the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago as a trainee after graduating.

INDY OPERA CLOSES SEASON WITH ‘A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC”

Indianapolis Opera closed the 2023-24 season with “A Little Night Music” May 3-5 at the The Toby Theater at Newfields.

The Toby Theater at Newfields is one of a handful of sites where Indy Opera presents events each year. Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey said it is important to be in the community, rather than asking the community to come to it. During his May 4 pre-show announcements, Starkey said “music does make our society better.”

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BTCA grads return in ‘The Firebird’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As a former Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy student, Emmanuelle Hendrickson views her return as a guest artist as special.

DANCE

Hendrickson and Erica Lohman share the title role of “The Firebird” as part of BTCA’s production of “Enchanted Tales” May 24-25 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. “Enchanted Tales” includes “The Firebird,” a one-act ballet, and “Les Sylphides” and an “Anna Pavlova Tribute.”

Lohman, a Mt. Vernon High School graduate, will perform in the 7:30 p.m. May 24 presentation, and Hendrickson, a former Indianapolis resident, will be in the 2 p.m. May 25 show.

Hendrickson was in the performance as a background dancer in BTCA’s “The Firebird” in 2016.

“I watched Erica dance as The Firebird

and I was really inspired by her,” said Hendrickson, a 2023 Indiana University graduate who performs with the Colorado School of Ballet. “It feels like a full-circle moment because I get to watch her perform as The Firebird again and I also get to do it myself. It’s so amazing to dance alongside her this time. My parents are so excited because it’s hard to come to watch me dance in Colorado.”

BTCA Artistic Director Jane Hachiya-Weiner said this is the fourth time BTCA has presented “The Firebird.”

“It is special to me because of Igor Stravinsky’s moving and exciting score and the dramatic imagery of the darkness of Kachei’s Kingdom in direct contrast to the bright light of the savior, The Phoenix — The Firebird,” she said.

As a pre-professional ballet academy, Hachiya-Weiner said the goal is to train its dancers to be become successful professional dancers if that is their goal.

For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org/ enchanted-tales/.

Hendrickson Lohman

IWS founder’s final concert set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For his final concert as Indiana Wind Symphony’s music director, Charles Conrad picked his own exit number.

MUSIC

Conrad chose Ottorino Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.”

“It’s the big blowout finale,” Conrad said. “It’s the ultimate concert ender. It features the entire ensemble.”

The Indiana Wind Syphmony’s “Finales and Fanfare” is set for 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Jay Gephart, who will replace Conrad, will serve as a guest conductor on a piece.

“It has been a real pleasure to serve as a guest conductor for the Indiana Wind Symphony this spring, particularly as I transition into the position of music director for next season,” Gephart said. “We all owe Charlie Conrad a debt of gratitude for his vision in creating the Indiana Wind

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Symphony. I am honored to follow in his footsteps.”

Conrad, 70, said he’s comfortable retiring from the symphony he founded in 1997.

“I’m sure I’ll guest conduct some places,” Conrad said. “The main thing I want to do in retirement is go hear a lot of concerts and do a lot of traveling. I want to be free to spend a week at the Metropolitan Opera (in New York), hear three or four different shows and maybe catch a Broadway show.”

Conrad also plans to travel to Europe. He said, although not an official IWS act, he is taking 40-plus IWS musicians to Italy in July to perform a concert in Carmel’s sister city of Cortona.

The Carmel concert will include a John Philip Sousa march and the “First Suite of Holts.” The concert will include a “A Summer was Just Beginning,” which is about the career and untimely death of actor James Dean, from Fairmount, who died at age 24 in an automobile accident. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition:

Petition # 2024-14-SE, filed for David and Shawna Murphy, requests Board of Zoning Appeals Approval for a Special Exception to provide for or permit:

Special Exception pursuant to Section 194.082 to provide for a new single-family residential dwelling on a parcel in the Rural General Agricultural (AG) zoning district.

The property involved is commonly known as: 550 S 800 East, Zionsville, IN 46077 and is legally described as:

A part of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 5, Township 18 North, Range 2 East in the County of Boone and State of Indiana, described as follows: commencing 1 rod north of the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 5, Township 18 North, Range 2 East and run thence east 80 rods to the Section Line; thence south 22 rods; thence west 80 rods, thence north 22 rods to the place of beginning. Containing 11 acres, more or less. Located in Union Township, Boone County, Indiana. Parcel No.: 06-08-05-000-006.000-016

A copy of the Petition for Board of Zoning Appeal Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Holidays, in the Planning & Building Department in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077. Written comments in support of or in opposition of the Petition that are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to this Petition will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting.

Upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services. Please provide advance notification to the Technology Department, assistance@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-1577, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.

Chairman: Kathi Postlethwait

Secretary: Mike Dale

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition: Petition # 2024-17-SE, filed for Allen Chan, requests Board of Zoning Appeals Approval for a Special Exception to provide for or permit:

Special Exception pursuant to Section 194.082 to provide for a new single-family residential dwelling on a parcel in the Rural General Agricultural (AG) zoning district.

The property involved is commonly known as: 430 N. 1200 E, Sheridan, IN 46069 and is legally described as:

Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Townshlp 19 North, Range 2 East located in Union Township, Boone County, Indiana, being described as follows:

Commencing at the mag nail at the Northeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 19 North, Range 2 East; thence South 00°08’33” East (assumed bearing) 30.00 feet on the East line of said Southeast Quarter to a mag nail at the point of beginning of thls description; thence continuing on said East line South 00°08’33” East, 759.15 feet to a mag nail point of intersection of said East line and the centerline of the Central Indiana Railroad; thence North 72°45’28” West, 706.05 feet on said centerline to a 5/8 inch iron rod with yellow cap stamped S0083; thence North 00°05’44” West, 534.24 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with yellow cap stamped S0083, said iron rod being South 30.00 feet of the North line of said Southeast Quarter; thence parallel with the North line of said Southeast Quarter North 88°40’14” East, 673.50 feet to the point of beginning, containing 10.00 acres, more or less.

A copy of the Petition for Board of Zoning Appeal Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Holidays, in the Planning & Building Department in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077. Written comments in support of or in opposition of the Petition that are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to this Petition will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Board of Zoning Appeals Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting.

Upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services. Please provide advance notification to the Technology Department, assistance@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-1577, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.

Chairman: Kathi Postlethwait

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• European oak accents on the new built-in and island contribute a warm, organic element to the room’s diverse material palette,

• Deep green and terracotta tones serve as perfect accents to complement the neutral cabinets and appliances, injecting personality and a pop of pizzaz.

• A beverage fridge bookends the island, offering convenient access to both the breakfast nook and snack bar.

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