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THE FISHERS HOUSING CAP LIMITS HOUSING OPTIONS, DRIVES UP COSTS AND PUTS A HIGHER TAX BURDEN ON
And the proposed ordinance even singles out certain subdivisions for more red tape and limited property rights. That’s bad for your home values when it’s time to sell.
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Rental cap returns to Fishers council April 21
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A proposed ordinance establishing a registration program for single-family rental homes and capping those rentals at a maximum of 10 percent of homes per subdivision will come back to the Fishers City Council April 21 for a second reading, public hearing and possible vote.
GOVERNMENT
The council could wait until its May meeting to vote on the measure, but also could choose to vote that evening, said Mayor Scott Fadness in a recent telephone interview.
City officials have given two public presentations to the council about the proposed ordinance — which would be the first of its kind in Indiana. The city also presented similar information during a virtual webinar that members of the public could join and participated in a public meeting on the topic, hosted by the Fishers HOA Alliance, a coalition of homeowners associations.
A citizen-led town hall spearheaded by former Fishers City Councilor Jocelyn Vare included a panel of real estate professionals who expressed concern that the ordinance could affect home values by restricting what owners can do with their property and could lead to increased rental rates affecting lower-income residents.
A MIBOR Realtor Association representative said during the event that the organization opposes the Fishers ordinance. In a recent phone interview, Vare reiterated some of the points brought up during the March 10 town hall. She added that data from a software program the city purchased to help identify rentals hasn’t been made available, and she’d like to see more recent data on rentals before the city moves forward with a cap.
“I just want to be sure if the community is having this conversation, we’re all agreed on the starting point — where we are today,” she said, adding that the inclusion of townhomes and condos is a concern to her.
Vare said condos and townhomes sometimes are purchased with an intention of eventually renting them out — if a young family grows and needs more space — or renting it temporarily until a family downsizes after the kids have moved out.
Vare said she supports the rental registration portion of the ordinance. But, she said, one of the city’s stated reasons for
the cap — institutional landlords owning too many homes in the community — while a problem a few years ago, has more recently corrected itself as home prices increased to meet demand.
She suggested the city implement the registry first to see if a cap is needed based on what information that registry provides.
Fadness said that suggestion is a delay tactic, adding that the problem with institutional landlords buying up property could easily return.
“I would probably ask any individuals with that concern if they can guarantee me that the same situation wouldn’t occur six months from now, or a year from now, or two years from now,” he said. “You’re talking about a small, narrow snapshot of time where perhaps there aren’t as many transactions in the market, but that doesn’t mean three months from now, it couldn’t become a more hospitable environment for those investments and we’re right back to where we were.”
Fadness added that the city has used its new software to get a general idea of the number of rental homes in Fishers but is waiting for the council to take action on the ordinance before moving forward with verifying the data and sending out letters to identified properties.
“And we’re not saying that there couldn’t be a handful of properties that are misidentified … like maybe we thought it was a rental property and instead it’s a second home for someone who lives part time in Florida, or whatever the case might be,” he said. “And so, we’re not going to give out a specific number until we go through that verification process.”
Fadness said he understands some people have concerns about the proposed ordinance, but the overwhelming number of people he’s spoken with about it are in
The Fishers City Council is expected to have a second reading April 21 for a proposed ordinance establishing a rental registration program and capping home rentals throughout the city at 10 percent per subdivision. (File photo)
favor. He said those who do oppose it tend to fall into a few different categories, including people who financially benefit from the status quo.
“I completely understand why they wouldn’t want this to occur, that it could infringe upon their ability to continue to make money,” he said. “And we’ve tried to come up with a policy that still allows for some freedom to go and invest in neighborhoods that aren’t at the 10 percent cap. We’re merely saying we don’t want neighborhoods to be saturated.”
He said others who oppose the ordinance tend to be motivated by political ideology or who prioritize their own property rights. Fadness said there is community interest in maintaining neighborhoods into the future.
“I think Fishers is known for leaning into these problems, taking an iterative approach,” he said. “We believe we have the audit software, the technology and the process to make this something that isn’t overly bureaucratic. And if we have to adjust course as we implement, we can always do that. As I’ve said multiple times, we’re not passing the Constitution here — we’re passing a law, implementing a policy. If we need to adjust and revise, we can as we move forward.”
Vare encouraged members of the public to read the ordinance and speak during the April 21 public hearing, whether they do or don’t support the ordinance.
“I hope the city has open ears and is listening to residents — each neighborhood is very unique and probably has a different take on it,” she said. “I hope there’s an openness to listening to residents and lastly, replying to them.”
The April 21 Fishers City Council meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Fishers Municipal Center theater, 1 Municipal Dr. For more, visit bit.ly/44f8oTZ.
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Gun confiscated at Hamilton Southeastern High School
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A gun was confiscated April 2 from a student’s vehicle at Hamilton Southeastern High School following a discipline investigation, according to a letter sent to HSE families.
SAFETY
The search was conducted by school administrators, Superintendent Patrick Mapes wrote in the letter. When the firearm was found, a school resource officer was notified. The Fishers Police Department confiscated the weapon.
“At this time, we do not believe the student was in possession of the weapon to carry out an act of violence at school,” Mapes stated. “However, this situation is being taken with the utmost seriousness. The student will be subject to consequences in accordance with our student handbook and may also face legal ramifications.”
The HSE student handbook states that firearms, items that resemble firearms and other destructive devices are prohibited on school property, with the exception of those carried by on-duty law enforcement officers.
“Under Indiana law, a student bringing a
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firearm or destructive device to school or on school property or in possession of a firearm or destructive device on school property must be expelled from school for a period of at least one calendar year,” the handbook states.
In his letter, Mapes noted that ensuring the safety of students and staff is a top priority.
“This incident is also a critical reminder of the importance of ‘See Something, Say Something,’” he stated. “We strongly encourage students, staff and families to report any concerns regarding safety to school administration or law enforcement. By working together, we can help ensure a secure learning environment for all.”
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Lawrence State of the City set
— City of Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield will deliver her second State of the City address at 6 p.m. April 23 at Lawrence Government Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Spring Fest and Easter egg hunt
— The free, family-friendly event is hosted by the City of Lawrence in partnership with the Benjamin Harrison YMCA. The festival is set for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 19 at Community Park 5301 N. Franklin Rd. It features age-grouped Easter egg hunts, games, crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. Registration is encouraged. For more, visit indymca. org/events/spring-fest.
Orthopedic services join forces — OrthoIndy and Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center have aligned the two practices with a new framework meant to enhance orthopedic services in the communities they serve. Through the alignment, In-
diana Hand to Shoulder Center will continue to see patients at its existing clinics and will now perform surgeries at OrthoIndy hospitals. For more, visit orthoindy.com or indianahandtoshoulder.com.
State Supreme Court proposed rules changes — The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public input on two possible rule changes — one related to remote proceedings and one related to electronic devices in courthouses. Administrative Rule 14 would make permanent an interim rule from 2022 to allow flexibility for lawyers and judges regarding remote proceedings. Administrative Rule 23 would allow the public to use portable electronic devices in common areas of court facilities and would allow parties and attorneys to use portable electronic devices in the courtroom for specific purposes. Comments are accepted until noon May 5. For more, visit in.gov/courts/publications/ proposed-rules.
A Hamilton Southeastern High School student had a firearm in his vehicle at the school.
Fishers Plan Commission split on Gerardot rezone
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The Fishers Plan Commission was split 4-4 during its April 2 meeting on whether to recommend a proposed rezone for a new development off Cumberland Road just north of Deering Street.
DEVELOPMENT
As a result, the rezone for the Gerardot Neighborhood will go to the Fishers City Council without a recommendation.
The site already is zoned for residential development, but the current zoning requires at least 15 feet from the lot line to the home and the requested rezone would reduce that to 7 feet. Developer Pulte Homes wants to build 21 homes on the approximately 9.15-acre site that has been a single-home lot with an equestrian barn.
Rex Ramage of Pulte Homes said there are a variety of single-family home designs that could be built on each lot, including one-story ranch homes of about 2,300 square feet and various two-story homes that can go up to about 3,300 square feet.
Commissioner Brad DeReamer, who also is a Fishers City Council member, expressed concern about allowing a narrower setback — the space from the lot line to the home.
“I’m a proponent of following the (city’s) ordinance, not developers changing the ordinance to less and less and less,” he said.
“And I’m sorry, I’m elected to represent the citizens, not to represent developers to allow them to make more money.”
DeReamer said the site’s current zoning requires a minimum setback of 15 feet. Neighboring communities have either that zoning or one that allows a 10-foot setback. The proposed rezone would allow 7 feet, which would mean a minimum of 14 feet between houses.
Some residents of neighboring commu-
nities spoke against the rezone and the planned development, citing drainage, traffic and noise concerns. Michael McMann said he lived in his home next to the site for 13 years and has enjoyed the wooded, serene area behind his house, which he would lose.
“There’s also going to be untold ecological harm, he said. “We have deer, bunnies, raccoons, possum that we enjoy in our backyard — their habitats will be completely destroyed. There’s just no way around that.”
McMann also called for a hydrological study to ensure site development wouldn’t lead to drainage problems for neighboring communities.
Jim Carr, an Indianapolis-based hydrologist working with McMann, said the site is at a higher elevation than homes on Deering Street. He said building homes and a street there, especially with the proposed density, would increase runoff, erosion and sedimentation from storms.
“Without specific design plans for the proposed new development, it’s difficult to further quantify the risk involved,” Carr said. “Before any rezoning is granted, we’d ask for more details of the site design and stormwater drainage plans be made available for review.”
Ramage responded that each home lot would be designed to direct water away from the new homes and away from neighboring communities.
DeReamer made a motion to send an unfavorable recommendation to the Fishers City Council. Eight of the 11 Plan Commission members were present for the meeting, and four voted for the unfavorable recommendation: DeReamer, Rick Fain, Kim Logan and Howard Stevenson.
Four members voted against the motion: Pete Peterson, Selina Stoller, Bruce Molter and Angie Frazier. Peterson and Stoller also are Fishers City Council members.
New senior community proposed
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A new senior living community has been proposed for a 4-acre site on the corner of 136th Street and Cyntheanne Road in Fishers, offering independent living, memory care and assisted living services.
DEVELOPMENT
The Fishers Plat Committee approved a primary plat for the Legacy Living development during its regular April 2 meeting, conditional on the developer continuing to work with city officials.
Bill Butz of Kimley Horn engineering firm represented Legacy Living during the meeting. He noted that a portion of the site that is in a flood zone will not be developed and will be left in its natural state. In response to a concern expressed by a neighboring property owner, he said the planned buildings for the community are a combination of single-story and two-story structures.
“I appreciate … that there are lots of different types of senior living developments out there,” he said. “I know there’s a really cool, tall one going in downtown Fishers — much more appropriate downtown than out here. So, the highest that will be out there is a two-story building. The roofs on the building, I believe, are also going to be pitched just like a residential house would be. So, it’s going to fit in very well with the surroundings.”
The plat committee unanimously approved the proposal, which will continue to move through the city’s planning process. Legacy Living has developed other senior communities in Jasper and Florence, Ky. Its corporate offices are in Indianapolis. For more, visit legacyliving.biz.
A new senior living community is planned at the corner of 136th Street and Cyntheanne Road in Fishers. (Image courtesy of the City of Fishers)
Fishers fourth-grader wins regional science fair prize
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Nine-year-old Aamina Ahmed, a fourth-grader at Eman Schools in Fishers, recently won the elementary division at the Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair, hosted at Marian University in Indianapolis.
EDUCATION
Ahmed’s project, titled “Gummy Bear Osmosis,” was inspired by her love for the colorful candy.
“I really like gummy bears and I think they’re cute,” she said. “So, I wanted a project with gummy bears.”
Her project involved immersing gummy bears into different solutions — plain water, milk, salt, vinegar, baking soda and sugar.
“Basically, we placed one gummy bear into each solution and then we waited for 12 hours,” Ahmed said. “And then, after 12 hours, we observed their size and shape using a ruler. We measured it and we saw the differences.”
Ahmed said all but one of the gummy bears grew in size.
“The gummy bear placed in water solu-
tion grew the largest, and then the gummy bear placed in milk and baking soda solutions grew roughly about the same size, and then the gummy bear placed in sugar and vinegar solutions also grew about the same size, and then the gummy bear placed in salt solution actually shrunk.”
She said the reason one gummy bear shrunk is that water is attracted to solute — the substance dissolved in the water — so in this case, moisture inside the gummy bear traveled out.
Ahmed said the project helped her learn
Aamina Ahmed, a fourth-grader at Eman Schools in Fishers, with her winning Central Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair project. (Photo courtesy of Samiya Ahmed)
about different kinds of solutions: Hypertonic, a higher solute concentration that causes water to move out of a cell; hypotonic, a lower solute concentration, leading to water moving into a cell — which caused the gummy bears to grow; and isotonic, a solution where concentrations are equal, resulting in no water movement.
Ahmed’s project was chosen to represent Eman Schools, a Fishers-based private Islamic school, at the CIRSEF competition March 15. She said judges came around to each student’s table to hear presentations
and ask questions, including how their projects could be beneficial.
Ahmed said the results of her project could aid in food preservation efforts as well as health care.
Ahmed’s mother, Samiya Ahmed, said she’s proud of her daughter, who initially was hesitant to do a science fair project.
“We went through a couple of ideas and then finally, the gummy bears really attracted her, so she ended up doing this one,” she said. “She enjoyed the project thoroughly and she honestly did not think she would be selected from her school and then be presented at regionals.”
Samiya Ahmed said the regional competition included many interesting projects and they weren’t sure Aamina would win.
“I think they saw something in her and in her project and we are actually very, very proud of her,” she said.
Aamina Ahmed, who wants to go into science as a future career, encouraged other students to participate in the annual science fair. She said it was a fun experience, especially since she got to eat a lot of gummy bears.
For more, visit sefi.org.
Coach: Freight fandom will grow
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
From Fishers Freight coach Dixie Wooten’s view, it was a strong start for the fans.
FOOTBALL
A crowd of 5,679 attended the Freight’s home-opening 40-29 victory over Tulsa Oilers April 4 at the Fishers Event Center.
Wooten said the crowd for the expansion team was one of the best compared to other places he has seen in his coaching years in the Indoor Football League.
“It’s one of the best because everybody has been anticipating this season, and they came out strong,” he said. “Even with spring break (at area schools), we got 5,600 people, and it sells out at 6,500, so we’re looking at that (for the next game). The sky is the limit for this organization.”’
Wooten, a Noblesville resident, said some IFL venues average less than 5,000 per game.
“Now that spring break is over, they know we have a good team (and will hopefully) come out to support it and sell it out,” said Wooten, who has previously coached with the Bay Area Panthers, the Tucson Sugar Skulls and the Iowa Barnstormers. “Then it’s going to be hard for other teams to hear. The more people (that) come, the better we get.”
The Freight were 2-0 prior to an April 12 game at the Massachusetts Pirates. The team returns home at 7:05 p.m. April 19 to play Bay Area.
Wooten said the crowd appeared to be knowledgeable about the game, which is played with eight players on offense and eight on defense.
“Some places you go for the first time, and they don’t know when to boo or when to yell,” Wooten said. “But this crowd seemed like seasoned vets. So, when it was time to get loud, they got loud. When it was time to get quiet, they got quiet.”
Fishers led 33-7 early in the third quarter before the Oilers outscored the Freight 22-7 the rest of the way.
“They played hard for us, but at the end of the day, we have to get better,” Wooten said. “We won the game, but the second half could have been better. It could have been cleaner and better coached. We have to keep going and get better. We had some holding calls. We did a lot of plays that shot us in the foot.”
Wooten said he was most impressed with quarterback Jiya Wright, who ran for
three touchdowns and passed for two more.
“He did a pretty good job,” Wooten said. “He’s growing every day, so I gave him the game ball for the week.”
Running back Jon Lewis, who played collegiately for the University of Indianapolis, had support from many Greyhounds fans and former teammates in the crowd.
“Once he understands the (indoor) game, he’s going to be big-time,” Wooten said. “He understands that coming just fresh out of college to a pro game is tough, but he’s handling it pretty good.”
Wooten said the team has a mix of seasoned veterans and rookies.
“We have some great leaders,” Wooten said.
Wooten’s son, Dixie Wooten III, is the team’s offensive coordinator. He also coached with his father with the Bay Area the first two seasons.
“On the field, it’s head coach and offensive coordinator,” Wooten said of his son. “I hold him accountable every step of the way. But (as) soon as we step off the field, we’re father and son. We are around each other every day. You know I love him. He keeps me motivated. Every time I look at him on the sideline, it makes me proud to be coaching with my son. It’s a surreal moment that I get to coach with my son every day.”
Wooten’s son was an offensive lineman for the University of Houston.
For more, visit fishersfreightfootball.com.
Freight player Jaylin Swan celebrates with the crowd during the home-opening victory. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Freight)
HSE grad interns at Statehouse
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Fishers native and Purdue University student Emily Gebhardt has been learning about state government through an internship with State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) and other members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session.
LEGISLATURE
Gebhardt is the daughter of Susan and Doug Gebhardt. She is a junior majoring in communications and minoring in management.
“Working at the Statehouse has been my favorite professional experience so far,” Gebhardt stated in an announcement from Jeter’s office. “Between connecting with state representatives and staff while also being immersed in the legislative process of Indiana, I am confident to say this has truly been an exciting semester that has made me hold great appreciation for our legislators and all the work they do.”
As a communications intern, Gebhardt helps write press releases, create legislative handouts, update web pages and produce podcasts.
“The work Emily is doing as a communications intern is helpful to both legislators and constituents alike,” Jeter stated. “The communications team ensures that news gets out to the public in a quick, efficient manner and informs Hoosiers about legislation impacting them.”
At the start of each year, the Indiana House offers paid internship opportunities to college students, law school students, graduate students and recent college graduates for the duration of the annual legislative session.
For more, visit indianahouserepublicans. com/internship.
A legacy of support.
The Payne and Mencias families have long believed in the power of the arts to inspire, connect and transform individuals and communities. With their latest contribution — a transformative donation for the Palladium’s naming rights — these families ensure that art and culture will thrive in Central Indiana for years to come.
State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers), left, and Emily Gebhardt at the Indiana House Chamber. (Photo courtesy of Indiana House Republicans)
Fishers filmmaker’s short to screen at Indy Film Fest
By Jennifer Haire news@currentinfishers.com
Filmmaker Vince Dixon of Fishers is determined to educate others about addiction. His short film, “Sometimes I Imagine Your Funeral,” will be screened at the 2025 Indy Film Fest at the Kan-Kan Cinema in Indianapolis later this month.
Watching his sister struggle with addiction, Dixon felt that information available on how to cope and help loved ones led to more confusion. Lauren Dixon fatally overdosed in 2021.
“A lot of those methods that I was using to cope or to try to deal with my sister were, in a way, enabling her,” Dixon said. The story is based on the siblings’ experiences growing up. Structured as a series of vignettes, Dixon recreates their childhood, digging into memories and looking for clues to her overdose.
Dixon said it took him a while to get to a place where he was ready to tell the story and as an artist, feels like he is always looking for how to “transfer these emotions and these experiences that we’re
going through into something productive and resonant.”
The film premiered at Butler University’s Schrott Center for the Arts in September 2024 and was hosted by Butler and Community Fairbanks Recovery Center. The screening and educational panel was part of a Family Connections program — a service offered to support family members of those struggling with substance abuse disorders.
Dixon has pushed the film into the Indianapolis area community, using it “as a lens to view and discuss the topic of substance abuse, particularly in adolescents,” he said.
To date, he has shared the film and his experience with students at Noblesville High School, at the 2024 Susan Li Mental Health and Addiction Conference and at
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St. Mark’s Methodist Church in Carmel. He also arranged screenings through the Fishers Public Library, Breathe Easy Hamilton County and the Fishers Health Department. Additionally, the film was screened by addiction nonprofit organizations around the nation, such as A New Path in San Diego and Carol’s Hope in Michigan.
Because his wedding is the following week, Dixon won’t attend the festival, but he said he hopes the film will “help other people who are going through similar experiences to what I went through and what my sister went through. To shed a light on what it feels like to be adjacent to addiction.”
Dixon began pursuing filmmaking in his mass media class at Fishers High School before attending USC. He currently works as a social media video editor for Pave Studios, a podcast startup based in Los Angeles.
The film was shot over three days in the Spring of 2024 throughout Fishers and Carmel.
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Filmmaker Vince Dixon, center, with the cast and crew of “Sometimes I Imagine Your Funeral.” (Photo courtesy of Vince Dixon)
Fishers guard makes significant strides in sophomore season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The growth of Fishers High School sophomore guard Jason Gardner Jr. was a major factor in the team’s return to the IHSAA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game.
Gardner averaged 14.5 points per game for the Tigers, who finished 30-1 after losing to Jeffersonville in the March 29 final. Last year, he averaged a little more than 6 ppg for Fishers, which won the state title in 2024.
“I had to get used to the high school level,” Gardner said. “Coming from eighth grade to freshman (year) is a big step with the strength, IQ and speed of the game. I made that jump before (my) sophomore year in AAU and that gave me confidence and translated (into my) sophomore year.” Gardner, a backup as a freshman, moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore.
“Jason has improved tremendously in all areas of his game, but his biggest growth has come in his decision-making and his ability to read the defense, shown by his high assist numbers this season,” Fishers
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coach Garrett Winegar said. “Along with this, he has improved as a defender and with his jump shot, showing a large increase in 3-point percentage.”
Gardner set the single-season school record for assists with 162 and had a 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio. He improved his 3-point shooting to 39 percent.
“His ability to score and create scoring
opportunities for his teammates is secondto-none in the state,” Winegar said. Gardner is comfortable at either guard spot.
“Having another floor general in (teammate) Cooper Zachary made us better,” he said. “Cooper is more of a true point guard. I can be that combo scoring guard. But if you need me to be the point guard, I’m just as good as I am at scoring.”
Gardner certainly has the bloodlines to succeed. His father Jason Gardner was the
1999 Indiana Mr. Basketball winner after leading North Central to a 4A state title that season. The elder Gardner played at the University of Arizona and professionally overseas and was head coach of the IUPUI men’s team (now Indiana University Indianapolis) before becoming director of player relations at Arizona,
“He’s played in a lot of great places and he’s seen it all, so taking advice from him has helped,” Gardner said of his father. “I know he knows what he’s talking about. He’s played overseas. He’s coached at a high level and coached at (the) high school level.”
At 6-foot-1, Gardner is 3 inches taller than his father. At 16, he said he still might grow a couple more inches.
Gardner already has several collegiate offers, including from Purdue University, Indiana University, University of Notre Dame and University of Cincinnati.
“Jason has garnered national recruiting interest,” Winegar said. “We expect a big spring and summer for him recruiting wise.” To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@ youarecurrent.com.
Sophomore guard Jason Gardner Jr. helped the Fishers High School boys basketball team finish 30-1 this season. (Photo courtesy of Era Sports)
Inspiration for Erin’s Law to speak in Carmel
By Les Morris news@youarecurrent.com
One of the nation’s most prominent advocates for child sexual abuse prevention education will be in Carmel this month.
FUNDRAISER
Thirty-eight states, including Indiana, have adopted a form of “Erin’s Law,” named after Erin Merryn, whose story of survival was the driving force behind the legislation that mandates the education in schools.
counties and 115 schools each year. In the 2023-24 school year, Peregrin said ICPYAS presented information to 89,000 students. Peregrin said that one in 10 children experience some form of sexual abuse prior to their 18th birthday, and the rate for girls is a 1 in 4.
Merryn will serve as the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Rise Up for Kids Breakfast set for 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 24 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide, a statewide organization based in Carmel dedicated to empowering youth and adults to recognize, prevent and respond to child abuse and suicide.
ICPYAS Executive Director Melissa Peregrin said the goal of the breakfast is to have 200 people attend and raise $30,000.
“We know that early education and intervention can save lives,” Peregrin said. “So, if we can reach our fundraising goal, we can expand our programs and protect more youth across the state of Indiana.”
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“Just like you teach your kids to put a helmet on when they ride a bike, we teach them how to keep their bodies safe,” Peregrin said.
Errin’s Law requires schools to implement programs that teach students in grades K-12 techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and the proper way to disclose that information. ICPYAS’s delivery system includes age-appropriate videos that are typically shown in individual classrooms and a toolkit for educators to help them with the process if a child discloses suspected abuse.
“The adult’s response to that is really important for that child’s healing and moving forward,” Peregrin said. “Everything we do is focused on making sure that the child is not retraumatized.”
She emphasizes that the teacher’s response to the alleged abuse should also be gauged so it doesn’t interfere with the investigation or possible prosecution.
For more information on the Rise Up for Kids Breakfast or to become a sponsor, visit indianaprevention.org/events.
Farm Bureau adds Fishers agent — Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance recently announced that Kenneth Williams joined the company as an agent in the Fishers office, 11876 Olio Rd. He completed Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance’s professional insurance training program. Williams lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Miranda, and their four children. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a graduate of the IU Kelley School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in management.
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COVER STORY
TIGERS ROAR IN LA
Fishers High School show choirs compete
in West Coast event
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
More than 100 Fishers High School students traveled to California late last month to participate in the Heart of America show choir competition at the Disneyland Hotel in Los Angeles, performing with about a dozen groups from across the country and bringing home first- and second-runner up awards.
Electrum Director Scott Archer said the March 22 competition included a preliminary show and if a group did well, they went on to the finals.
“Both of our groups had really great prelim performances and went on to night finals,” he said. “Our group, Fishers Sound, got second place in the treble division and our group, Fisher’s Electrum, got third place for the mixed division in the final performance.”
Sound Director Laney De Luna said the Sound’s performance highlighted different women in history who were married to famous men: Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; Jackie Kennedy, wife of former President John F. Kennedy; Eva Peron, the wife of Juan Peron, a former Argentine president; Grace Kelly, who married Prince Rainier of Monaco; and Joan Aldrin, first wife of astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
“The entire show opened with James Brown’s ‘It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World,’” she said. “And then, as we introduced the Coretta Scott King character, we did a medley of Aretha Franklin songs.”
Kennedy’s character included the song “All American Wife” and Peron was introduced with songs from the musical “Evita.” De Luna said the group performed a version of Ave Maria for the Kelly character, and Aldrin was accompanied by a space medley that included Elton John’s “Rocket Man,” transitioning to “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl” by Chappell Roan.
“Very, very dynamic — giving you lots of variety,” DeLuna said. “It was a good challenge for us all (and) the kids really enjoyed it.”
Archer said the Electrum choir’s performance started with a theme song written just for the group.
“Then it moved into a song called ‘Atom Bomb,’ which is kind of just like, ‘Hey,
we’re here. We’re in your face. We’re going to give you a show today,’” he said. “Then the next chunk of the show was just a channel-surfing mashup of songs that went to a bunch of different TV shows and different styles.”
Some of the featured shows and styles were “Friends,” “Hawaii Five-O,” a cooking show segment, a wild West segment, Animal Planet and a telenovela segment in Spanish.
“To finish it off, we did a commercial break medley, where we sang the JG Wentworth opera tune, we sang about the Jardiance prescription, we talked about
Burger King, we had a Tums commercial in there, Pepto Bismol and then finally, the commercials ended with ’In the Arms of an Angel,’ the sad puppy commercial,” Archer said. “Then we ended with kind of an MTV ‘90s, early 2000s medley of just kind of big hits from that time.”
He said the students had a great time performing, taking what they’ve learned in Indiana to another region and simply traveling somewhere out of state.
“It’s nice to just be able to see different things,” he said. “We got to spend a day where they got to tour the Warner Brothers studio in LA, and we got to see the
MOVING 100 STUDENTS ACROSS THE U.S.
The logistics of getting more than 100 high school teenagers from Indiana to California took a lot of planning and fundraising.
Students in the Fishers Electrum and Sound choirs helped raise money for the trip by working concessions at Lucas Oil Stadium throughout the fall and winter, said Electrum Director Scott Archer, who traveled with the students along with Sound Director Laney De Luna and numerous chaperones.
“Our parent chaperones were a great help for that situation. Basically, for
every five kids we have, we had a parent chaperone that helped us get that whole giant crowd through the airport on our way there,” he said, adding that Music Travel Consultants helped coordinate the details. “They booked the flight, they got us the hotel situation, they got charter buses for us when we got there — so we went through them to plan all of that.”
The Heart of America show choir competition will host three events in 2026 — in Nashville, Tenn., New York City and Orlando. For more, visit hoachoir.com.
Hollywood sign and some of the Hollywood Boulevard.”
De Luna said students also benefitted from seeing how other choirs perform.
“Around the country, different places do it different ways,” she said. “So, I think for them to get out and see groups from other states that are doing the same thing they do … but a little differently, keeps them on their toes a little bit.”
Samuel Stark was one of the students who went on the trip and said it was his first time traveling to California.
“My favorite part of the trip was spending time with my friends and sharing a laugh in the Star Wars section of Disneyland,” he said. “The first time I flew the Millennium Falcon was such a thrill, I went on the ride, like, five more times.”
Stark said the trip was a little stressful at times because teenagers don’t always know how to behave, but he said he was grateful for the opportunity.
“Overall, the excursion was a blast, and I am so excited for the choirs in the coming years,” he said.
For more about Fishers High School choirs, visit fhschoirs.org or go to the group’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ FHSTigerChoirs.
ON THE COVER: Fishers High School show choir members at Disneyland in California. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Tiger Choirs)
Fishers High School show choir members tour Warner Brothers Studios in Los Angeles. (Photos courtesy of Fishers Tiger Choirs) Fishers High School’s Electrum choir performs at a recent competition.
Blueprint for Improvement: A kitchen transformation in Carmel
Commentary by Larry Greene
This bright and inviting kitchen in the Village of WestClay was transformed through a series of intentional, impactful updates that dramatically improved both form and function. Reorienting the island, relocating the refrigerator and adding a cooktop improved the flow, making the kitchen feel more open, functional and connected.
THE BLUEPRINT
• The updated layout embraces a light and airy aesthetic with crisp white cabinetry, warm wood flooring and modern brass accents.
• The repositioned island now has better circulation, more seating and enhanced workspace.
• Moving the refrigerator and incorporating a sleek cooktop created a more intuitive cooking zone.
• The angled hardwood flooring adds subtle movement and visual interest to the overall design.
• Thoughtful details like pendant lighting and soft window treatments add warmth and texture, resulting in a space that’s as practical as it is beautiful.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.
Before After
Slate neighborhood sold
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Thompson Thrift real estate development company announced the sale of Slate at Fishers District, a 242unit residential commu nity next to the FORUM Events Center in Fishers, to Bonaventure Holding Company for an undisclosed amount.
REAL ESTATE
“Slate at Fishers District represents a community we’re truly proud to have developed, not just for its design and quality, but for the meaningful impact it has had on residents and the broader Fishers community,” stated Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential.
“Slate reflects Thompson Thrift’s commitment to excellence and we’re excited to continue building on that momentum as we look ahead to future phases of the Fishers District.”
Sitting on approximately 25 acres off I-69 and 116th Street, Slate at Fishers District features one-, two- and three-bedroom villas as well as three- and four-bedroom townhomes and a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, bark park and
The Slate at Fishers District, a residential community near the FORUM Events Center, has been sold to an inves(Photo courtesy of Thompson
Construction of Slate at Fishers District was completed in May 2024, with occupancy now exceeding 90 percent, according to the announcement. It is one of five developments within the Fishers District master plan.
Thompson Thrift began work on the Fishers District development in 2015 and received a Monumental Award from the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce in 2020 for the first phase. Once completed, the $750 million development will span 123 acres.
For more about Thompson Thrift, visit thompsonthrift.com.
Friends launch balloon business
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Noblesville resident Cora Biggs and Michelle Humphress of Fishers launched their business C&M Balloon Creations via Facebook just in time for graduation season.
BALLOONS
C&M Balloon Creations, which opened in February, sells balloon creations such as arches and customizable designs for events like graduations and baby showers. The business partners, whose husbands are cousins, build most of their creations in a friend’s pole barn in Noblesville.
Biggs said they started making balloon creations on a smaller scale in October 2024.
“I am kind of over the top and always have been when it comes to my kids’ parties, and I ended up wrangling Michelle into helping me with some parties. That’s how we grew into doing this,” Biggs said. “She’s got a very good business mindset, so it worked out well for us.”
Biggs, a former nurse who is now a stayat-home mom, and Humphress, a supply
From left, Cora Biggs and Michelle Humphress with a balloon arch they created for a Halloween party.
(Photo courtesy of C&M Balloon Creations)
chain manager at Rolls Royce, decided to launch the business via social media to expand and eventually work with organizations such as nonprofits.
“We’ve been just putting it out by word of mouth, but then we got really good feedback, so it kind of opened our eyes to thinking maybe we could do this full-time eventually,” Humphress said. “It’s just fun for us to help other people celebrate things, but also, we have talked about wanting to get involved more with nonprofits and be able to donate more to those as the business grows and becomes more successful.”
For more, email candmballooncreations@ gmail.com.
READER’S VIEW
Rental cap harms growth, limits options
Fishers is one of the state’s fastest growing cities, known for its vibrancy and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the city council is considering an ordinance that could hinder economic growth and restrict housing choices.
The ordinance includes a 10 percent rental cap and a landlord registry, which conflicts with the city’s own data and recommendations. The Fishers 2022 housing report highlighted the need for over 13,500 additional housing units by 2040, including senior housing and options for young adults.
A rental cap would increase rental prices exponentially and limit supply, making it harder for many to buy homes and afford monthly payments in Fishers. This could lead to increased property taxes without new revenue sources.
Property values are also at risk. Homes in Fishers have increased in value 19 percent more than those in rental-restricted neighborhoods over a six-year period. Communities with 30 percent rental properties have appreciated by 98 percent during
the same period. Homeowners like our firefighters, teachers and nurses would be negatively affected by slower development and limited housing options.
Additionally, Indiana law grants broad property rights and usage permissions to housing authorities and municipal subdivisions. Imposing a rental cap could violate Title 36, which protects the lease, rent, repair, insure or sale of personal property. The cap could be seen as a regulatory taking, potentially leading to legal challenges.
Fishers is clearly committed to new development projects to attract more Hoosiers and spur economic growth. Contrastingly, the proposed rental cap creates uncertainty in the housing market by limiting options and hurting property values, which could deter Hoosiers from moving and investing. Instead of costly litigation, harm to current homeowners and unfavorable housing market conditions, the city should follow its own recommendations and focus on increasing housing options, not limiting them.
Janet
Pritchett, Fishers
Civic Theatre brings back ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director
Michael Lasley has a long history with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
“This is the 10th production we’ve done since 2000 and I’ve directed it nine times,” Lasley said. “We had a different director in 2004, but I was still producing and heavily involved.”
Lasley will direct the classic musical, which runs from April 25 to May 10 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. This is the first time Civic has scheduled the musical in the spring,
“It was sort of our counter programming to everyone else’s Christmas-themed shows,” Lasley said.
That changed when the Christkindlmarkt in Carmel opened where a Christmas-theme show seemed more appropriate.
“It’s selling very well. People are interested in seeing it again because it’s the first time since 2017,” Lasley said.
Colton Wood, a Perry Meridian High School junior, plays Joseph.
“The biggest thing for me is how young I am, and being the youngest person to play Joseph just means so much because his biblical age was around the same as mine at the beginning,” Wood said. “I think it puts the whole show into a whole different perspective. Coming from a younger person, that means the most to me.”
Wood had seen the musical performed at Footlite Musicals and saw the movie a few times.
“I love the music,” said Wood, who calls it one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best musicals.
Like Wood, this is Michael Krauter’s first Civic Theatre show. Krauter, who grew up in Carmel and graduated from Herron High School, portrays Pharaoh and one of the brothers.
“It’s just one of those roles that’s very laidback, and I feel like that’s sort of my vibe as well,” Krauter said. “I kind of like being that presence in the room that’s always just kind of the chill guy. At least, that’s what I think I am.”
Krauter, 24, said he also likes acting with Wood and behaving like an older brother. Krauter said he loves the dancing part of his role.
“I haven’t danced in years since high school,” he said. “So, I think just doing this show has really sparked that interest again, in dancing and singing and just sort of putting on a show and putting on a new character.”
Krauter said Lasley told him he had the hardest job in the show playing two roles. Except for intermission, Krauter is only off stage for around five minutes.
“It’s a lot but I really enjoy the challenge,” he said. “There are a lot of really fast costume changes, which I totally look forward to.”
Krauter was a member of the a cappella group Another Round at Indiana University.
Alex Smith plays one of the brothers and the butler. This is his 17th Civic Theatre show, including being in the chil-
‘CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES’
From left, Kelsey McDaniel and Colton Wood perform in Civic Theatre’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” (Photo by Joshua Hasty Photography)
dren’s choir for “Joseph” in 2000.
“Now, I’m 38 and also doing this with my 9-year-old niece (Allie Stacy), who is in the children’s choir,” Smith said.
Smith, a 2005 Carmel High School graduate who lives on the south side of Indianapolis, said he’s always enjoyed the musical.
“The dancing is great and the music is really upbeat,” Smith said. “As a kid, I saw it with Donny Osmond in it, so that brings back some really good memories.”
Kelsey McDaniel, an Indianapolis resident, is the narrator and is on stage for most of the performance. She played one of the wives in “Joseph” at Footlite Musicals in 2021.
“It’s no speaking lines, it’s all sung, which honestly I love,” she said. “It’s easier for me somehow to remember lyrics than spoken lines. I loved being a wife (the) last time, but I wanted to be the narrator, and I get to live out one of my dreams.”
This is McDaniel’s sixth production with Civic Theatre. Her first was “The Prom” in 2023.
“I’ve done just about every possible show since,” she said.
For more, visit civictheatre.org.
“Church Basement Ladies” is set for April 17 to May 18 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Summer Nights: The Music of Grease” Comedy Night is set for April 17, followed by Human Jukebox April 18 and The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee April 19 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All three performances are set for 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
ITZHAK PERLMAN
Itzhak Perlman in Recital is set for 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Payne and Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
LIVE AT THE CENTER
PsyWrn Simone performs at 7:30 p.m. April 22 in the Live at the Center series at the Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. Tickets are $10. To register for a free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Center resident companies set show
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The RESCO Show, featuring the resident companies of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, is set for 7 p.m. at The Tarkington.
The resident companies are Actors Theatre of Indiana, Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Indiana Wind Symphony, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre and Central Indiana Dance Ensemble. They will unite for one show and showcase part of their 2025-26 season and the talents of some of their performing artists. The RESCO Show will be under the direction of Ellen Kingston. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Westfield actress back at B&B
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Anya Burke is enjoying her return to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, and this time it’s in a larger role.
MUSICAL
The 2020 Westfield High School graduate was in the ensemble for Beef & Boards production of “Escape to Margaritaville” in 2022.
“I loved my time here during ‘Margaritaville,’” Burke said. “Everyone was so welcoming to me and I was able to work alongside some amazing people and learn so much from them and from rehearsals. This process has been the same. Everyone is so nice and welcoming and I’m very excited to continue to learn from this experience.”
Burke plays Signe Engleson in the musical “Church Basement Ladies,” which runs April 17 to May 18. Signe is the youngest of the Church Basement Ladies and follows in the footsteps of her mother, Karin. Signe attends a university and starts to question things.
“Signe is very independent,” Burke said. “I love that about her. She has strong beliefs even though they’re very different from some of the people she looks up to and she doesn’t back down from them. She loves these women who have basically raised her. I really like that this show demonstrates friendships and mentorship between these women of different ages. I feel like I can also relate to that as well by having very close mentors to me that I consider good friends as well that are not close to me in age.”
Burke, a Westfield resident, enjoys singing ballads, so she is excited to perform “For Good.”
“It’s a super sweet song and it’s gorgeous as well,” Burke said. “I will say I have had ‘Closer to Heaven’ in my head since the first time I listened to it. That one I’m super excited to do as well.”
A 2024 Anderson University graduate, Burke played Sandy in “Grease” on a Seas Royal Caribbean cruise ship for the past eight months.
For more, visit beefandboards.com.
ATI sets 2025-26 season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Actors Theatre of Indiana not only announced its 2025-26 season, but the entire season was cast as of April 6.
MUSICALS
Associate Artistic Director Darrin Murrell said it’s the earliest ATI has had a cast set in stone.
“There were roughly 60 roles we were casting among these various shows,” Murrell said. “We screened more than 1,500 actors starting in February.”
“Beehive” features many popular songs from the 1960s by female singers and groups. “Young Frankenstein” is the musical version of the 1974 movie. “Lucky Stiff” is a comical “whodunit.”
After narrowing the field to 150 actors, there were multiple auditions, followed by negotiations before the cast was set, Murrell said.
The 2025-26 season opens with “Beehive The 60s Musical” Sept. 5 to 21, followed by “Young Frankenstein” Oct. 24 to Nov. 9. The 2026 portion features “Lucky Stiff” Jan. 30 to Feb. 15 and “Sunset Blvd.” April 24 to May 10. All performances are in the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Murrell and ATI Artistic Director Judy Fitzgerald, an ATI-co-founder, came up with a list of 40 to 50 shows. They and the artistic committee chose the four shows from that list.
“We whittle it down to (the) Sweet 16, then an Elite Eight and then the Final Four,” said Murrell, using the NCAA basketball tournament as an analogy.
“The goals we wanted to hit were shows that express music and laughter, because we feel that’s what people are responding to now,” Murrell said.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Blvd.” is playing on Broadway.
“It’s somewhat of a coup that we got the rights to it,” Murrell said. “It’s maybe the first time we are doing a show that is currently running in New York.”
For more, visit atistge.org.
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Contact the city council and tell them to reject this ordinance and protect Fishers’ homeowners.
PETE PETERSON
President, South East District (1) 317-523-8321
petersonp@fishers.in.us
JOHN P. DELUCIA
Vice President, North Central District (3) 317-463-4358
deluciaj@fishers.in.us
CECILIA COBLE
District at Large
317-567-5051
coblec@fishers.in.us
BRAD DEREAMER
North East District (6) 317-538-1684
dereamerb@fishers.in.us
TIFFANIE DITLEVSON
District At Large 317-463-4359
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SELINA STOLLER
North West District (2) 317-567-5118 stollers@fishers.in.us
BILL STUART
South West District (5) 317-463-4360
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JOHN WEINGARDT
South Central District (4) 317-537-1113
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TODD ZIMMERMAN District at Large 317-537-1188 zimmermant@fishers.in.us
TELL THE FISHERS CITY COUNCIL: PROTECT FISHERS' HOMEOWNERS, VOTE NO ON THE HOUSING CAP
PETE PETERSON President South East District (1)
TIFFANIE DITLEVSON District At Large
JOHN WEINGARDT South Central District (4)
JOHN P. DELUCIA Vice President North Central District (3)
SELINA STOLLER North West District (2)
TODD ZIMMERMAN District at Large
BRAD DEREAMER North East District (6)
BILL STUART South West District (5)
CECILIA COBLE District at Large
TIFFANIE DITLEVSON District At Large
The Fishers housing cap limits housing options, hurts property values and puts a higher tax burden on current homeowners.