June 18, 2024 — Zionsville

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Zionsville-based flight training program reaches new heights

By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com

Learning to fly a plane — literally from the ground up — is no easy challenge. It takes many hours of training to become a licensed pilot.

AVIATION

Jet Access, a flight training company with locations in Zionsville and Greenfield, offers such training for aspiring pilots. It has approximately 300 students across six Indiana locations. Chief Flight Instructor Kevin Legault oversees flight training operations at the Zionsville and Greenfield locations.

“Everyone always starts out on a single-engine plane,” Legault said. “The person can only start flying multi-engine once they have 250 or more hours logged.”

From there, students are allowed long-distance trips to help them become more comfortable inside certain aircraft.

Legault said there are two different types of programs. The first is pay-asyou-go, where students pay for flight time and instructors. The other is a privately financed accelerated course that allows students to complete training in 12 months and build up to 1,500 hours of flight time.

“The accelerated will get someone their private pilot (certificate), their instrument rating (allowing them to fly in clouds), then their commercial certificate,” Legault said, adding that once pilots get their commercial certificates, they can be paid to fly.

After attaining both certificates and the instrument rating, pilots can either stop training and build flight time or continue training to obtain a certified flight instructor certificate. Legault said most take the second option. Doing so allows them to teach while building to 1,500 hours to eventually fly commercial aircraft.

Legault said being adaptable is key for flight instructors, who learn flying, traffic patterns, planning cross country trips and how to track weather.

“You can have one student who comes in and just is very easy, and anything you say they understand,” he said. “But then there are students who find different ways of conveying that same information for them to understand it.”

Samantha Comar is a flight training operations specialist with Jet Access. She said flying is a form of independence.

“There’s nothing like it,” she said. “It’s freeing. You have the ability to go wherever you want, whenever you want to.”

Although a college degree is not required for pilot training, it is preferred.

Legault said prospective pilots who apply for a program with Jet Access can start flying within a few days.

Students enrolled in higher education can integrate the accelerated program

with their college program. Accelerated commercial students can enroll in Purdue University Global with a 20 percent tuition discount. Upon earning their Private Pilot Certificate, they can continue flight training, take online classes with Purdue, earn an instructor position with Jet Access and build their 1,500 hours in two to three years, according to the company’s website.

For more, visit flyjetaccess.com/ flighttraining.

Jet Access’ hangar and office building. (Photos courtesy of Jet Access)

Chief flight instructor Kevin Legault outside the cockpit of a multi-engine plane. Planes in the Jet Access hangar.

Potential new tenants for Creekside in Zionsville

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Town of Zionsville is working on contracts with two businesses to operate inside Creekside Corporate Park.

DEVELOPMENT

Corrie Sharp, Zionsville’s Redevelopment Commission director, presented the town council with an economic development update June 3. Sharp said the RDC has engaged in several discussions over the past few months regarding vacant lots within the business park.

Sharp said the RDC has entered into a development agreement for a health care facility at Lots 4 and 5 in Creekside. That agreement includes a purchase price of $359,060 for 5 acres. The purchaser said plans include constructing Center for Sight, owned by Dr. Michael A. Behforouz, as the primary tenant. Center for Sight will be relocating from Carmel. Sharp said the eye care center has outgrown its current facility.

“The reason why they chose Creekside is to have access to enough parking and square footage to grow their business,” Sharp said. “They plan to build a 15,000- to 20,000-square-foot building, and the business plans to expand with the building, growing from 25 to possibly 50 employees.”

Sharp said there is a multi-step process for the town to sell land for development within Creekside. That process begins with a letter of intent, followed by a formal agreement that includes timeframes and commitments. Once that is complete, the next step is to move to closing. Closing for Lots 4 and 5 is anticipated for 2024.

Sharp also said the RDC received a letter of intent from Exclusive Land, LLC, regarding 3.35 acres at Lots 7 and 8 for a purchase price of $294,800. That agreement would bring a motor sport office building to Creekside.

Sharp said the RDC will take up that item June 25.

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Summer concert series sounds off in Zionsville

By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com

After a rain delay, the Zionsville Cultural District kicked off its summer concert series June 5 headlined by local rock cover band Damaged Goodz. The series takes place at Zionsville Lions Club Park in June and July and moves to Lincoln Park in August. Bands play at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, performing genres from rock and reggae to country and jazz.

EVENTS

Originally scheduled at Lincoln Park in the Village, concerts were moved three blocks east to the larger Lions Club Park during the pandemic. Zionsville Cultural District Treasurer Candace Ulmer said the move was primarily to seek a larger, more family-friendly environment.

“Kids can run around (and) parents can watch them play. All of us (at the park) enjoy it,” Ulmer said

Casey Maisch, a board director with Zionsville Cultural District since 2015, said the move to a more family-friendly venue has been beneficial.

“It’s really about getting our name out there,” Maisch said. “For the 10 to 11 years that the Zionsville Cultural District has been in existence, we have come a long way, and we are super proud of that.”

Additional artists featured this month are Teresa Reylonds and the Slicktones June 19 and the Sax Pistols June 26.

Created in 2013, the Zionsville Cultural District promotes the town’s diverse art, culture and history. Learn more at zvillecd. org.

Attendees enjoy

Cultural District’s summer concert series June 5 at Lions Club Park. (Photo by Conrad Otto)

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Zionsville businesses to raise money for Alzheimer’s research

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June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month. In an effort to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association and to help end Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, more than 20 Zionsville businesses will participate in the third annual Zionsville Memories on Main event June 22.

FUNDRAISER

Businesses will conduct drawings, offer specials or donate a portion of sales to advance Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.

Zionsville Memories on Main is part of The Longest Day, a fundraiser held annually near the summer solstice when participants “fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works for them,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

In its first year, Zionsville Memories on Main raised more than $7,000. In 2023, the event grew, taking in more than $10,000 for Alzheimer’s research.

“We’re grateful to the local businesses and the Zionsville community for making last year’s Memories on Main event even more successful than the first,” stated Memories on Main organizer Mark Wallis, who also serves as director of community

relations for Grand Brook Memory Care of Zionsville. “We’re hoping that hosting the event on a Saturday, which coincides with the weekly farmers market, will provide an opportunity for even more people to come out in support of this worthy cause.”

Visitors who would like to learn more about Alzheimers and dementia can visit with Jessie Hillock of Memory Compass, a Zionsville-based service that helps families navigate memory loss and cognitive decline of their loved ones, from noon until 5 p.m. at COhatch on Main Street.

Participating businesses include Applegate Dillman Elder Law, Black Dog Books, Cobblestone Restaurant, Curious Squirrel Bookshop, CV Art & Frame, Five Thirty Home, Frances + Parke, Greek’s Pizza, Insomnia Mom, Jewel Box Jewelers, Midwest Jewelers, My Sugar Pie, Radiant Skin, Roasted in the Village, Robert Goodman Jewelers, Rush on Main, Salty Cowboy, Zionsville Eyecare, Zionsville Olive Oil, COhatch Zionsville, Vintage Charm and The Memory Compass.

An original artwork created by Zionsville artist and teacher Scott Miller can be bid on as part of a silent auction.

Hearing Solutions of Indiana will offer free hearing tests at Black Dog Books, donating $20 for each test administered. For more, visit memoriesonmain.org.

Zionsville Memories on Main returns to the Village June 22. (Photo courtesy of Memories on Main)

Don’t ‘wishcycle,’ ensure you recycle properly

Commentary by Jennifer Lawrence

Have you heard of wishcycling? This is when a resident with good intentions “wishes” they could recycle an item, so they proceed to place it in their curbside recycling bin in the hope that someone downstream figures it out.

ENVIRONMENT

Many times, this item is on the unacceptable list, or the consumer simply isn’t clear on the material makeup of the item. Common examples of items that are wishcycled are plastic hangers, hoses, polystyrene egg cartons, drinking glasses, items contaminated with food and much more. When items such as these are placed in the recycling bin, there is an opportunity for the item to damage equipment used in the recycling process. Or worse, the entire load of recycling could be shipped to the landfill due to contamination.

Residents can recycle properly by fo-

cusing on paper, paperboard, flattened cardboard, glass bottles, cans made for food and beverages and plastics clearly labeled with the numbers 1, 2 and 5. Once we establish the correct materials that go into the recycling bin, we can also ensure good quality recycling by keeping the materials clean, dry and loose.

Really, this part is simple: Give the materials a quick rinse and eliminate large food debris. Ensure liquids are not left in the bottles and cans. Lastly, do not bag your recyclables! Leave the materials loose in your curbside can. That will ensure the materials are easily identifiable and can be mechanically sorted downstream at the Materials Recovery Facility.

Jennifer Lawrence is the Executive Director of Boone County Solid Waste Management District.

PLAYING WITH HEART

Zionsville Youth Soccer Association adds lifesaving defibrillators to sports complex

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Zionsville Youth Soccer Association has grown exponentially since it was founded in 1979. Although based in Boone County, the organization attracts players and families from across the Indianapolis area, including Carmel, Noblesville, Lebanon, Avon and Brownsburg and even as far as West Lafayette.

With that growth, the organization has also adjusted its risk management program to include everything from concussion protocols to anti-bullying efforts. One area ZYSA focused on this year was acquiring additional automated external defibrillators.

In May, ZYSA added readily accessible AEDs to their facility at 5616 S. CR 700 E. in Whitestown. Two of the new $1,500 units were donated, one by Susan and Pierre Twer from Heart Reach Medical and the other by Dr. Julie Clary, a cardiologist with IU Health and a ZYSA parent. The organization paid for a third defibrillator, in addition to the two already on-site, for a total of five AEDs.

“We have a lot of doctors and nurses within our organization, and we have had two AED machines in our complex. They’ve always been locked up in buildings,” Director of Operations Dan Kapsalis said. “We just wanted to come up with a new emergency plan, reevaluate that plan and then put the AED machines outdoors so they can be accessible at any time. We never know; we’ve got grandparents out there watching kids, it’s hot, all kinds of things can go wrong. We just wanted to put the measures in to keep our players and our families safe if anything was to happen.”

Kapsalis said the soccer program, which includes a competitive travel program and a recreation program, has about 2,000 participants across every level. That means on any given weekend, the facility can see thousands of visitors. In summer, the organization hosts soccer camps. The organization also hosts an adult league for people 19 and over, an urban development program and a team for amputees.

The outdoor AEDs are in ventilated and temperature-controlled cabinets known as SaveStations. According to the organization, placing AEDs in outdoor SaveStations significantly increases the chance of survival should a medical emergency arise by making the lifesaving devices accessible to anyone at any time.

“Incidents can happen all the time, so we just wanted to be more prepared. So, this is more just letting our membership know we’re taking the steps to keep you safe and keep your kids safe and keep your families safe,” Kapsalis said. “We want you to feel comfortable when you come to our park, and now we have two that are accessible outside, 24/7. It enhances our risk management program, and it enhances our emergency plan and creates more comfort.”

The AEDs were installed and ready for use last month.

“Simply stated, AEDs save lives,” Clary said. “I applaud ZYSA for making lifesaving AEDs rapidly accessible at the Zionsville Youth Soccer Association fields and training building. All youth sports facilities should be equipped to handle life-threatening heart emergencies through accessible AEDs, comprehensive training and a well-defined emergency response plan. These actions can be the difference between tragedy on the field and a young athlete returning home to their family. I hope ZYSA can be a model for other organizations in our communities.”

Kapsalis said the hope is for the AEDs to go unused but recognized that medical emergencies are a reality. Organizers said there have been medical incidents in the

past: A woman attending an event in 2023 had a seizure, and they have had other minor medical emergencies, such as visitors suffering from presumed heat stroke or other issues.

“We hope the money we just spent never has to come to fruition. That’s what you hope, but at least now we’re prepared,” he said. “There’s a lot more awareness, so we’ve taken the measures to provide a safe environment for our families.”

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ABOUT ZIONSVILLE YOUTH SOCCER CLUB

Founded 45 years ago, the Zionsville Youth Soccer Club is more than what its name suggests.

“We are more than just a soccer organization,” Director of Operations Dan Kapsalis said. “We’re a youth development organization committed to allowing kids to grow as a player and as a person through the sport of soccer, at every level. We’re a lot about overall development as well. Not just teaching them how to play the game, but we’re teaching sportsmanship and teamwork and respect and perseverance. All those life lessons.”

Kapsalis said that while teams are competitive, those competitive results are viewed by the organization as a byproduct of overall development.

“We’re committed to being a valuable contributor to the development of and opportunities for children and

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adults,” Sporting Director Rob Klatte said. “When we talk about being full service, we’ve got programming that starts at 3-years-old with the little kickers program, and you can be a 60-year-old and come out and play in our adult leagues. Our goal is to be a valuable contributor to the community.”

Registration for the fall season for this year’s recreational soccer leagues is now open for children ages 5 to 18. Families do not have to live in Zionsville or Whitestown to participate.

“If you want to play, we have a program for you,” Kapsalis said.

Register for programs at zysa.org/rec-registration. Learn more about all the offerings of the Zionsville Youth Soccer Association at zysa.org.

Zionsville Youth Soccer Association added readily accessible AEDs to their facility at 5616 S. CR 700 E. in Whitestown this spring. (Photo by Marney

Two of the new AEDs were donated and are available 24/7 at the facility. (Photo by Marney Simon)

The Zionsville Youth Soccer Association is open to anyone interested in playing soccer, with leagues for children and adults. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Youth Soccer Association)

Carmel youth to get another turn as Nemo

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Lucas Freitas had a “fin-up” on being cast as Nemo. After all, he had already played the clownfish.

Freitas, who will be a sixth-grader at Carmel Middle School in August, will play Nemo in Civic Theatre’s production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” The performances are June 21-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Freitas, 11, played Nemo in Forest Dale Elementary School’s production of “Finding Nemo,” so he figured he should audition for the role.

“It’s my first time at Civic and I’ve had a lot of fun so far,” Freitas said. “Getting to play Nemo is so much fun. I’ve watched the movie thousands of times. It might even be millions. I’ve lost track.”

Jack McNally, who will be a Carmel High School freshman, is cast as Nemo’s father, Marlin.

“It’s one of the first times I’ve played an anxious character who is worried for the whole show,” McNally said. “Most of the time I play comic relief characters. It gives me a new perspective because I have to worry about Nemo the entire show. I’m having to change the way I act in order to do it.”

McNally said he enjoys working with Freitas and the costume is more conceptual.

“There is a little more acting to show the costume because it’s not a full costume and the audience has to use its imagination,” McNally said.

McNally was previously in Civic Theatre’s main stage shows of “The Sound of the Music” and “Elf.” He also was in the Junior Civic presentation of “Newsies.”

Matilda Hayes, who will be a North Central High School freshman, plays Dory. Hayes said it has been a great opportunity to expand her comedic timing.

Hayes, who has been with Junior Civic for eight years, said the role is her biggest yet.

Her favorite song is “Go with the

Flow.”

“I feel like that song is perfect in my range,” she said. “Both parts of ‘Just Keep Swimming’ are so much fun to do energy wise.”

Hayes said the cast is a good mix of performers she has worked with for several years and some new ones.

There are 39 members in the cast.

Director Brent E. Marty said he chose not to do full costumes because the focus is on the story.

“It could be taking place in any situation, it doesn’t have to be deep in the ocean,” Marty said. “It could be a parent, a child and a friend in any situation.”

The musical was released for performances in 2023 and is based on a Disney theme-park show created after the 2003 animated movie,

“The show has a great message about family connection and inclusion,” Marty said. “Nemo has his lucky fin and it’s a little thin and how he is able to survive and get by in the world. Dory has her memory issues.”

This is the largest cast Civic’s Young Artists Program has had for “REVUE!.”

There are 18 performers from 14 different high schools around central Indiana. The performances are at 6 and 8 p.m. at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.

“We considered a smaller cast, but eight are ‘REVUE!’ alum, so we decided to go big,’” director/choreographer Kenny Shepard said. “The opener is ‘Once in a Lifetime,’ which to me says it all, and these 16 are embracing the opportunity to share their unique stories one night only. The cast also talks and sings about best friends, parents, dreams for their futures and a fun section called ‘BOB,’ where they relive situations with some unpleasant people in their lives that we call ‘Bob!’

“We’re keeping the show a little lighter this year, although we have a brave and strong cast member, Austin Lizama from Zionsville, who wanted to share his story about grief and, as he says, ‘Maturing by experience versus by age.’”

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Thank You for the Music! An ABBA Party” is set for June 20; “Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett” June 21 and The Ahlwardts present “Human Jukebox” June 22 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘FINDING NEMO JR.’

Junior Civic’s production of ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ is set for June 21-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘KEEP THE CHANGE’

Red Barn Summer Theatre will present “Keep the Change” June 19-23 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre. net.

Kenny Chesney’s concert is set for 7:30 p.m. June 20 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.

SUMMER

Carmel Symphony will present a Summer Solstice concert at 8:30 p.m. June 21 at Coxhall Gardens amphitheater in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Matteo Bocelli concert set — The Center for the Performing Arts announced Matteo Bocelli will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Palladium. Tickets are on sale at thecenterpresents.org. At 25 years old, the singer-songwriter has already performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, sharing his sensitive songs and dynamic vocal performances. In 2018, he and his father, renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, released “Fall on Me,” a duet that has amassed more than 400 million streams worldwide. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

KENNY CHESNEY

SOLSTICE

YAP SHOW SET

From left, Matilda Hayes, Lucas Freitas and Jack McNally appear in Civic Theatre’s production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty Photography)

Getting ready to say

Your guide to planning weddings in Hamilton and Boone counties … and beyond

Two Ten Midtown is a modern venue located in downtown Carmel. The space features floor to ceiling windows, indoor ballroom space and city views from the expansive rooftop. 210 can comfortably accommodate 150 guests for a seated reception, or 250 for a cocktail party.

The 210 team also operates Iron & Ember in Carmel and Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville.

www.twotenmidtown.com @twotenmidtown

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Taking the stress out of wedding planning

By Mary Farucci news@youarecurrent.com

There’s no denying that planning a wedding is stressful, but the final stretch before the big day — usually a week out before the wedding — is widely considered the most trying part of the planning period. It’s the time when unforeseen details arise, leaving some brides scrambling instead of connecting with their friends and family. This is when event planners can play a helpful role.

Jean Rivers, and event planner and owner of Blue Llama Events in Indianapolis, knows this all too well.

“The whole relationship is built on trust,” Rivers said. “As long as the client trusts (the event planner), that’s what matters.”

Blue Llama Events has operated in the Indianapolis area for eight years, specializing in weddings, corporate events and private parties, but its specialty is weddings, offering full-service event planning. Services include managing a timeline for planning, budgeting, researching, vendor selection, contract negotiation and review, plus event design. It also can attend vendor meetings all the way through final consultations. The

planners can assist every step of

bride ultimately is in charge of all decisions, but the event planner can assist and manage every step of the planning process.

In the event something unforeseen should arise just before the wedding, here are some tips from Rivers to keep stress in check:

Besides hiring an event planner, websites like Zola.com have free planning apps that can be downloaded to any smartphone.

Keep tabs on a smart budget tracker. If money is an issue, track your wedding planning spending all in one place (usually there’s an app for this) and get helpful payment reminders.

Have a wedding countdown on your smartphone. Don’t lose sight of the excitement by celebrating every day before the big day with a countdown widget.

Finding time and energy to make important decisions about a wedding means managing time efficiently by planning little by little each week before the wedding to avoid mishaps.

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Unique local wedding venues

Think outside the box when planning your nuptials

By Samantha Kupiainen news@youarecurrent.com

When it comes to picking the perfect wedding venue, Indianapolis has a seemingly endless selection of spots to say, “I do.” A wedding venue sets the tone for the reception, which is filled with dancing, mingling, bouquet catching and sparkler sendoffs.

Things to remember when picking wedding and reception venues are size, price and accommodations. It is important to pick a venue that’s not too big or too small for your guest list, but also within budget. Another important point to remember is checking what accommodations the venue includes, such as wedding cake caterers, and decoration rules.

Here’s some more unique Indianapolis venues to consider when picking a spot to host a wedding.

Indianapolis Central Library

This venue is in the heart of downtown Indianapolis and has stunning indoor and outdoor architectural designs, perfect for charming wedding photos. It also features a glass-encased atrium and marble staircase, as well as dressing suites for the bride and groom. The Indianapolis Central Library space can host approximately 500 guests. Free parking is available in the underground garage, and it’s location is near a variety of hotels. Like most venues, outside food and beverages cannot be brought in. The venue works exclusively with Ritz Charles for catering.

Crowne Plaza Union Station

In addition to Romanesque Revival-style structures, Crowne Plaza is packed with Indianapolis history and impressive wedding backdrops. It’s home to America’s first “Union Station” and provides guests with an overlook of downtown. It can hold up to 600 guests and has a glass barrel ceiling and stained-glass wagon wheel, as well as terrazzo floors. Outside food and beverages are not allowed. The venue provides its own catering.

Laurel Hall

Laurel Hall was built more than a century ago and sits on a hill on 6 acres. Its architecture, consisting of stately arches and terraces that mirror European castles, makes for impressive photo opportunities, charming ceremonies and cocktail hours. The space can host up to 200 guests. It also has a grand staircase for brides to make their grand entrances and has space for ceremonies, rain or shine. The space has a preferred list of caterers for weddings, or a guest caterer can be brought in for a $1,500 fee.

Local wedding venues to consider

Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion

Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion in Carmel can seat up to 350 guests. This venue includes an individual event specialist, who assists in coordinating food, beverages and rentals. The permanent glass structure is heated and open year-round for weddings. Guests also can enjoy cocktails on the patio and dance under the stars and, weather permitting, s’mores around the fire pit.

Center for the Performing Arts

Located in the heart of Carmel, the Center for the Performing Arts is an ideal wedding venue for central Indiana brides. Besides weddings,

the space can accommodate wedding showers, rehearsal dinners and the reception. Brides and grooms can choose from a handful of rental spaces, including the Palladium, which can seat up to 1,500 people; the Robert Adam Room, which seats up to 150 people; and the Tarkington, which can seat up to 500 people.

Mustard Seed Gardens Collective

The historic venue dates back to the 1800s, when it was a farmstead owned by George Metsker and his family, who received the property from President Andrew Jackson as compensation for George’s military service during the War of 1812. Today, it’s a unique wedding venue. Couples can choose from a variety of areas on the farm to host their wedding, including the bar, gardens and farmhouse. The barn can seat up to 200 guests.

Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion is a heated permanent glass building open for year round weddings.

(Photo courtesy of Ritz Charles)

Photo credit, clockwise: Jessica Strickland Photography, Caleb Schaftlein Photography, Rachael Foster Photography

Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Etiquette

Setting clear expectations from the start is key for a hassle-fee event

By Mary Farucci news@youarecurrent.com

Planning a wedding can be an exciting and stressful time. Along with the planning process comes proper etiquette from both sides – the couple and the guests – before and after the big day.

Jean Rivers, event planner and owner of Blue Llama Events in Indianapolis, said proper wedding etiquette is something to be followed from the beginning, starting with the couple.

“If the couple has a wedding website, it is the responsibility of the couple to be clear on their website about what they want and don’t want,” she said. “If they ask for no boxed gifts, it’s important that guests follow the couple’s wedding registry.”

• A pre- and post-wedding etiquette don’t is: Don’t drag your feet waiting to mail thank-you cards. If a couple receives gifts during their engagement party or bridal shower, they should be prepared to send a formal thank you note within two to three weeks of the festivities. For any gifts that were sent before the wedding date, send a thank you card as soon as possible, before the wedding. For any gift that is given on the wedding day, the couple should mail a thank you card within three months. And for gifts received after the wedding, the couple should send a thank you card within two to three weeks.

• For guests, when it comes to wedding attire, dress formally, even if the invitation says it’s casual attire. Avoid wearing T-shirts, jeans, shorts, flip-flops, sneakers, etc.

• RSVP ASAP! If a guest receives a wedding invitation, that means they should respond before the deadline or as soon as receiving the invitation.

• Plus-ones: Don’t ask to bring an extra guest(s) unless the invitation explicitly states to do so. The same goes for bringing kids. If the wedding invitation mentions “adults only,” there’s no room to wonder whether kids are invited. If the invitation is addressed to the entire family, it’s safe to assume that kids are welcome to attend the wedding.

• Arrive early for the wedding ceremony. It’s a faux pas to be “fashionably late” to a wedding. Ideally, guests should arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony begins.

• Photobombing. It’s the happy couple’s big day, something they’ve been looking forward to and planning for months – maybe even years – so avoid getting in the way of the photographer and don’t photobomb where it’s not appropriate during formal photo-ops.

Photo by Curious Courtney’s Photography

Hidden costs to remember

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By Samantha Kupiainen news@youarecurrent.com

According to The Knot, a wedding-planning website, the average wedding cost $35,000 in 2023. Included in that price were the bride’s dress, the wedding venue and reception rental, food and drink selections, the photographer and the DJ, among other expenses. The Knot estimates the average wedding venue costs $12,800, while the average photographer charges up to of $3,000 for services, not including videography, which is a separate charge.

As couples go through the wedding-planning process, a number of hidden and lesser-known fees should be factored into the overall wedding budget. Often, the fees and charges can quickly add up, which can cause brides and grooms to go over their budgets.

Here are some lesser-known fees hidden within wedding planning, according to area wedding vendors:

weddings are pricy enough, consideration becomes important

Tips

Per custom, the wait staff serving at the reception should be tipped 20 percent of the overall food and beverage cost. Often, the tip isn’t included in contracts or advertised; rather, it’s something expected. This “fee” is especially important to remember when $100-plus plates are being served at dinner because the costs can add up fast. Other people that customarily are tipped for their services include hair and makeup artists, manicurists, DJ’s and photographers. The officiant and live-music performers also are usually tipped, as well as the wedding planner and coordinator. A subtle way to present tips is through a hand-written thank you note at the end of the reception.

Bar charges

Having an open bar or some sort of beverage service is usually at the top of every bride and groom’s wish list. However, the bar service arguably has the most hidden additional fees. Common charges to consider when booking a bar for your wedding are bar set-up charges, bartender fee, a minimum sales charge, service charge and Indiana state sales and beverage taxes.

Cake-cutting fee

Customarily, the bride and groom cut into the first piece of their wedding cake and feed each other their first bite. However, lesser known is the cake-cutting fee some venues charge. Many wedding venues charge a fee for the wait staff to cut, plate and serve guests their slice of cake. A few ways to get around this are to serve an alternate dessert or have a self-serve station where guests can cut and plate their own piece of cake.

Travel fees

Photographers and makeup and hair artists will often charge a fee if they have to travel a certain number of miles. The standard rate is about 25 cents to 50 cents per mile, while others will charge a flat rate if they have to travel a certain distance, which can add up to several hundred dollars. A good way to avoid this is to choose vendors closer to the venue and ask about travel fees before signing any contract.

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Hidden fees can quickly add up. (Stock Photo)

A mother’s viewpoint and pointers

Commentary by Terry Rake

Most would believe on wedding day is all about the bride and groom, and while that, indeed, may be the case, the mother of her child entering marriage often seems like an afterthought. Mothers play vital roles, though.

As a mother, the birth of your child is one of the most important days in life. The wedding day, though, is a very close second.

Having experienced three weddings in less than three years, I can tell you from experience that it will be an unforgettable chapter in your life story. Helping to plan these once-in-a-lifetime events was beyond rewarding for me. The planning process allowed me to connect and get to know my new daughter-in-law to-be and two sons-in-law to-be, as well as their families. Making the effort to invite these new people in your life to a breakfast, afternoon tea or whatever activity you prefer, will result, hopefully, in a wonderful beginning to your extended family.

Your responsibility as mother-incharge now has been upgraded to being a wealth of information and a resource for your child as they navigate a new role as husband or wife.

The morning of the special day will be packed full of activities that will fly by seemingly at the speed of light. If you are a mom that likes to be the center of attention and likes being in charge, or one that doesn’t like being told to “relax,” this day certainly will be a new experience. It will not be your norm. Take a deep breath and know you will be OK.

In fact, your focus will be on your daughter or son and all those present, as this magical event unfolds and comes to life right before your eyes. You will witness a torch being passed as your child takes on a completely different role. Your responsibility as mother-in-charge now has been upgraded to being a wealth of information and a resource for your child as they navigate a new role as husband or wife. I assure you all will be well. A tear or two may be shed on this day, as your heart will be full of love and lasting memories will be made.

Enjoy every minute of it, as it will be over before you know it.

Terry

Rake, a mother of three married children, owns Titus Bakery and is a resident of Zionsville. For more, email her at rake@indy. rr.com.

First dance or first dollar? First dance or first dollar?

Striking the right chord for your wedding and reception music

By Adanna Mbanu news@youarecurrent.com

Choosing music for a wedding can seem daunting. Getting the perfect song for a first dance or when walking down the aisle should never be a source of stress; it should be an exciting event.

Not knowing where to start, one might ask around and see what the best options are. With a variety of factors in mind, Indianapolis resident Emma Korte — who was married in September 2023 — factored in price when selecting music.

“Pricewise, a DJ is cheaper and more in our budget than, say, live music,” Korte said. “And our venue wouldn’t have had a spot for a band, and we knew that we had some songs that probably wouldn’t have sounded the same or as good with a live band doing a cover compared to the original song that we could have.”

Live music, however, is another option.

Professional harpist Elizabeth O’Meara “loves to play for people,” especially at weddings, and she loves to “play for large groups of people and keep them entertained.” The Fishers resident also has a website, indyharpist.com, that helps her book event.

“I love weddings. People always laugh and ask if I’m tired of dealing with difficult brides or wedding planners, and I’m not,” O’Meara said. “I just think I am the memory maker of somebody’s important day. Cake gets eaten, and dresses go back in the box, and pictures go on a drive, but the music, the memory of it, and how it sounds and how you felt is something that you’ll always have with you. You’ll be somewhere and hear music from your wedding, and it should bring back amazing and beautiful memories.”

The wedding website The Knot is also a useful tool for couples deciding on music options. It provides vendors and lists of musicians, DJs, and song suggestions.

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Professional harpist and Fishers resident Elizabeth O’Meara plays harp outdoors.

Willow Chapel is a popular wedding venue

By Conrad Otto news@youarecurrent.com

Thomas Caterers of Distinction is a gourmet catering business in Indianapolis that offers a variety of unique event venues, including its popular Willow Chapel in Carmel.

Set on the Black Iris Estate wedding venue in Carmel, Thomas Caterers owner Kelly Early said the idea for the chapel was inspired by a social media post.

“I found a tree church in New Zealand on social media,” Early said. “It was very cool, but very small.”

Early said the church in New Zealand was only 10-foot-by-10-foot, so she wanted to build something much

larger.

In 2018, she decided to build a 30-foot-by-60-foot structure and planted approximately 1,300 willow rods near it. Willow rods are branches from willow trees that Early said grow quickly and are sturdy enough to adapt to virtually any weather conditions.

“People wanted to get married right away,” Early said. “(The chapel) has a very whimsical feel. Something is very special about it.”

The chapel was first used in 2019, when Early’s daughter got married in the structure. Early said it was gratifying to see her daughter be the first to use it.

“The structure is special to the city, the state and to us,” she said. “It’s very unique.” To learn more about the chapel, visit blackirisestate.com.

First comes love, then comes the wedding followed by a romantic honeymoon in a beautiful setting. This rings true to Lorryn Langton, owner of Pink Pineapple Travel. A local, women-owned business here in Hamilton County serving clients with travels around the Caribbean, especially with honeymoons and destination weddings. Langton has visited 11 Sandals Resorts including the newest exotic destination, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Langton has a team of 15 travel designers including Wedding Specialists ready to help couples select the right-for-them resort based on their interests, vision and budget. “Sometimes we feel like ‘relationship mediators' helping guide couples between their interests. Sometimes one partner envisions an active honeymoon, while the other wishes to relax on the beach. We really love to help with our personal experiences to help them make the best decision."

Pink Pineapple Travel is a Preferred Sandals Agency - with that knowledge, expertise and industry relationships at each property, their travel designers work with the clients to craft the sweet harmony of their honeymoon, anniversary celebration or friends getaway. Sandals Resorts are

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Free Family Concerts in Lions Park

July 7, 2024

Zionsville Concert Band

- Director and Founder: John Richardson zionsvilleband.com

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Indianapolis Symphonic Band

- Conductor: John Hilmer indyband.org

July 21, 2024

New Horizon Band

- Conductor: John Marshall newhorizonsbandindy.com

July 28, 2024

Indianapolis Municipal Band

- Director: John Marshall www.indianapolismuncipalband.org

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GM Horns Big Band

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Jazz Fest to feature students

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Jazz Festival Artistic Director Blair Clark is committed to encouraging the next generation of jazz musicians.

MUSIC

Clark said the college jazz ensembles and high school students are part of the mission to involve college and high school students during the Aug. 9-10 Jazz Festival.

Clark said it’s a good place for high school students to network and to introduce college students to Jazz Fest.

and learn, which is not a bad thing, but to practically be on the stage and perform and realize their passion for performing.”

On Aug. 9 at the Studio Theater, the University of Indianapolis ensemble will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by Butler University from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Aug. 10 performances include Indiana University from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Ball State University from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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“The college students get to see other bands from international, national, regional and local acts and interact with them,” Clark said. “You can teach someone all the notes and what they do and know. But if you give them practical opportunities to network with other artists and hone their skills on stage before a live audience, what a better way to educate. They get a chance to not just be in a classroom

The Carter Green stage will feature free entertainment. Europa, a jazz band that includes members from Carmel and Zionsville, from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 10, followed by music professors from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.

“One of the reasons we are having Europa open up is the opportunity for these high school students to see and get to know the college professors,” Clark said.

Teilah McClung, a Carmel resident and a senior at The Classical Academy in Indianapolis, will perform on a separate stage throughout the day between bands at Carter Green.

CCP to present classic

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Amber Roth has been a fan of “Anne of Green Gables” since she was a child.

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“My grandmother introduced me to the story, and it’s never really left me,” the Indianapolis resident said. “I’ve seen all the ‘80s movies. I’ve seen the different TV shows telling this timeless classic tale. To be able to bring this to a new generation who might not be familiar with it (is rewarding).”

Roth will direct the Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star Production for youth of “Anne of Green Gables,” June 28 to July 7 at The Cat in Carmel.

Lilah Cross, who will be a Noblesville High School junior, worked with Roth on “Meet Me in St. Louis” in 2021 at Basile Westfield Playhouse

“She reached out to me about the show and auditions,” Cross said. “At first, I wasn’t going to audition because I was going to be in other shows this summer, and then my mom kept telling me, ‘I think you would be perfect for the role,’ and I tried out and got it.”

Cross plays Diana Berry.

“My mom said I looked just like the girl from the TV show,” Cross said. “My grandma gave me the book when I was in elementary school. Then I watched the TV show and I used to be obsessed with it.”

Cross watched the Netflix show, “Anne with an E,” which began a three-season run in 2017.

The challenge Cross said is acting in the 1880s, when the story is set.

Carolyn Noneman, who will be an eighth-grader at Carmel’s Clay Middle School, plays Anne Shirley, an orphan.

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“The most challenging part is learning not to talk as fast because she is a very fast talker and has a lot of thoughts,” Noneman said.

Indianapolis resident Sam Everitt, who will be a freshman at University High School, plays Matthew Cuthbert, who, along with his sister, adopts Anne.

“I like the brother-sister relationship with Matthew and Marilla because that’s fun to act out,” Everitt said.

Lucy Lindner, a Lawrence resident who will be a Cathedral High School senior, plays Marilla Cuthbert.

“I love the chemistry (of the cast) and getting to meet new people, especially because I’m a really shy person,” Lindner said. “So, it’s kind of hard for me to meet new people at times. This has been a great eye-opening moment.”

Jack Levine, who will be an eighth-grader at Carmel’s Creekside Middle School, plays GIlbert Blythe.

“I have to say a lot of awkward things that I don’t like saying,” Levine said of the challenge. “It’s the weird phrasing of the time period.”

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT NICKEL PLATE

Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find awesome things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater at 6 Municipal Dr. in Fishers is offering free Tuesdays through July. The summer event features weekly shows by local and regional bands with performances beginning at 7 p.m. each Tuesday. Admission is free. Outside food and drinks are allowed with the exception of alcohol. Food, beverage and snack vendors will be on-site, with some selling beer and wine. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. For more, visit npdamp.com/180/ Free-Tuesdays.

LINEUP:

JUNE 18: The Nauti Yachtys

JUNE 25: Uptown Funk (8 p.m.)

JULY 2: Country Summer

JULY 4: Toy Factory (8 p.m.)

JULY 9: The Brothers Footman

JULY 16: Karma

JULY 23: 2nd Wind

JULY 30: GrooveSmash

Carolyn Noneman plays title character in “Anne of Green Gables.” (Photo by Ghost Light LLC)

Lobster Palooza cochairs passionate about Indy Opera

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jordan Steele has a lifelong connection to the Indianapolis Opera.

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“My dad, John Schmid, was the chorus master for Indianapolis Opera for 40 years, so I grew up going to rehearsals and all of the performances,” Steele said. “My dad passed away in 2022 and I wanted to keep his passion for opera alive by getting more involved with IO. The staff is truly amazing and makes IO still feel like home even after my dad’s passing.” Steele, who lives on the north side of Indianapolis, is co-chair with Rob Ellinger of Lobster Palooza, the 14th annual New England Style Lobster Boil. The fundraiser is set for 6 p.m. July 13 at Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis and is the kickoff for the Opera’s 50th season.  Schmid had retired just a few months before he died in April 2022.

“Lobster Palooza is always a fun event,” said Steele, who was on the event’s board last year. “We’re putting some fun and fresh new spins on the event this year that we think everyone will love.”

Ellinger, a Fishers resident, has been involved with the Opera for five years.

“I believe the arts are very important for a thriving community and individuals,” Ellinger said. “Ellinger Riggs Insurance has been a sponsor of the event for five years and we just believe it’s a great event and we enjoy it a lot.”

For tickets, visit indyopera.org.

Premium Blend will perform at Lobster Palooza. (Photo courtesy of Premium Blend)

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Ellinger

Trails offer all-ages recreation

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

With summer in full swing and daylight lasting nearly 15 hours each day, families are on the lookout for activities to keep everyone occupied. In central Indiana, there is no shortage of trails for folks of all ages and abilities.

The Monon Trail in Westfield covers a roughly 5-mile portion of the former Monon Railway. But more than a connection from north to south, the junction of the Monon with Midland Trace provides opportunities to explore Westfield’s parks.

Where to start: Access the Midland Trace east of the Monon Trail at Quaker Park, 17501 Dartown Rd. The park provides ample parking, a splash pad, a playground, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, bathrooms, picnic pavilions and even a hammock and a free little library.

To the west, Midland Trace Trail runs through Grand Junction Plaza, with playground equipment, restrooms and connections to downtown Westfield’s restaurants.

Once connected to the Monon, the trail stretches to Sheridan to the north and Indi-

anapolis to the south.

The paved trails of the Monon and Midland Trace offer an even surface with little grade changes, making it perfect for walking, running, bicycle riding, rollerblading and strollers. Amenities include parking, drinking fountains, dog waste stations, benches, bike racks, restrooms and fitness stations.

For trail maps, visit westfield.in.gov under the ‘parks and recreation’ tab.

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The junction of the Monon and Midland Trace trials in Westfield provides access to recreational opportunities throughout Westfield.

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Proud as a (wandering) peacock

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

It was the biggest news in our neighborhood since several septic tanks in our cul-de-sac backed up and the sewage cascaded into Karen’s yard.

HUMOR

The story began when I went on a jog around the neighborhood. As I passed a row of homes, Brenda stood on the side of a neighbor’s house, peering into the backyard. She motioned me to join her in this clandestine observation.

We both peeked around the corner and there was Kevin. I was surprised to see Kevin. You don’t see Kevin in your neighborhood very often. Probably never. Kevin, you see, is a peacock.

Kevin seemed not to notice us, but he was certainly aware of himself as he preened in the glass sliding doors, either proud of his own plumage or happy to see a fellow peacock in Fishers, where such birds are not exactly indigenous. I learned his name was Kevin because I discovered he has his own Facebook page — Where’s Kevin?. It turns out that there are also Kevins in several other cities. If you see a loose peacock, it’s a Kevin.

When I told my wife Mary Ellen, she was very surprised. Why? Because I am not a heavy drinker, and I am drug-free except for Lipitor. But the photo I took did not lie. Kevin the Peacock was proudly parading around our neighborhood.

I alerted our neighbor Bob, the unofficial guru on all things animal-related in our adjacent valley. His frequent hikes keep our neighborhood updated on the owls,

deer, turtles and coyotes that inhabit the area. Bob has seen it all, but never a Kevin.  Kevin ended up on our back patio.

Neighbors showed Mary Ellen photos they had taken. My wife was just a floor above when all this happened.

“How could I have missed all the excitement?” my wife asked when she saw everyone’s iPhone pics.

The explanation was simple: She was washing her hair. The shower was on, then the dryer buzzed along, and she was binging on old episodes of “Grace and Frankie” on her iPad. If six grown men had encountered a hippo on the floor below, she would have missed that, too.

Where did Kevin come from? Nobody knows. Where will he be next? Same answer.

Kevin’s Facebook page has about 5,000 followers, including a map of where he was last seen. I am sure he is the talk of everywhere he visits. He brought joy to all who observed him in our little neck of the woods.

Kevin roams freely, although he does have an affinity for one couple’s home, which he often returns to, only to wander off again. If you are fortunate ever to see Kevin, enjoy his majesty and splendor and remember that expression, “Free as a bird.”

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

Editor,

I just read the article in the June 4 Current in Zionsville about the Zionsville Golf Course management change. I hope they are successful in growing the game and making improvements. However, Pete Prust’s statement that “the process to move the course to private management started when (Mayor John) Stehr was president of the Board of Parks and Recreation” concerns me.

I served with Stehr for the four years

he was on the board, and served as its vice president for the two years Stehr was president. The subject of moving the golf course to private management never came up for discussion/consideration with the board in any manner. If Stehr was having discussions with Prust prior to 2024, it was without the knowledge and input of the remaining board members and lacks the transparency he campaigned on in 2023.

Jill Pack, Zionsville

Dick Wolfsie

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1. Papas’ partners

6. Golden Rule word

10. Civil rights org.

14. Volunteer’s offer

15. Anderson Orchard fruit

16. “The Say Hey Kid”

17. Start of a local haiku...

20. Hightail it

21. Carmel Racquet Club match part

22. Breadwinner

23. Rose-Hulman, e.g. (Abbr.)

25. Indian wrap

26. Playground retort

29. Letters on a Cardinals

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30. Gear parts

34. Jogged on the Monon Trail

35. Like a designated driver

37. San ___, Brazil

38. ...haiku, Part 2...

41. Misery

42. Easy Pacers shot

43. Hoosier Park feedbag morsel

44. Microscope part

45. Covert grp.

46. Wedding reception tributes

48. “Don’t worry about me”

50. “___, Brute?”

51. Maine city

54. Ind. National Guard rank

55. I-69 access

59. ...end of the haiku

62. Take it easy

63. Wrestling style

64. Give a speech

65. Small amounts

66. Showbiz awards grand slam

67. Alternative to plastic Down

1. Irritate

2. GI offense

3. Mucky stuff

4. Notwithstanding

5. ___-pitch softball

6. Surprising Colts win

7. Tidy

8. You basked for it

9. Tribulation

10. Western Hemisphere

11. James of “The Godfather”

12. Old stringed instrument

13. “Back in the ___”

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STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE BOONE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF BOONE ) CAUSE NO. 06D01-2312-DN-001635 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ) )

JENNIFER LARSON, ) Petitioner, ) and )

DAVID DREVER, ) Respondent. ) ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

This matter came before the Court on Plaintiff’s Motion for Service by Publication. The Court, having reviewed the Motion and being duly advised in the premises, now finds that the Motion should be GRANTED.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Plaintiff is permitted to serve the Summons and Complaint in this action upon Defendant, DAVID DREVER, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in Boone County, Indiana, pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 4.13.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the publication shall be made at least once a week for three consecutive weeks, and that the first publication shall occur within 30 days from the date of this Order SO ORDERED this 5th day of June, 2024. Judge Matthew C. Kincaid Boone Superior One Court Name

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24. A lack of influence

25. Barber’s sharpener

26. Type type

27. Kitchen appliance

28. Stop at

29. Early photo tint

31. Greek liqueurs

32. Toot one’s own horn

33. Soils with chimney grime

36. It’s a dyeing art

37. Buck Creek Winery choice: ___ Grigio

39. Penetrating thoughts

40. Minuscule

45. Whodunit discovery

47. Indiana’s “City of Spires”

49. Southwest Grill guy

50. Disney theme park

51. “The Hick from French Lick”

52. Between ports

Anagram of CARMEL

53. Crash-probing agcy.

54. Hunter’s garb, for short

56. “Right away!”

57. Dole (out)

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