November 19, 2024 — Fishers

TEXT CURRENT

T0 317-489-4444 TO SIGNUP FOR MORNING BRIEFING AND BREAKING NEWS

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

STAYING ALIVE Couple committed to raising awareness for AEDs / P17

Fishers hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony / P3

Event Center offers unique concessions / P7

Ball State opens new center in Nickel Plate District / P15

ECRWSS Residential Customer EDDM

PRSRTD STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 792 ROYAL OAK MI 48068

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

2

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Join us in helping people live the lives they are capable of living.

In Central Indiana, more than 257,400 households are living in, or one emergency away from, poverty.

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Author presents family military history during Fishers Veterans Day event

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Fishers Municipal Center Theater had a full house Nov. 11 for the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, PATRIOTISM featuring a presentation by “Invisible Generals” author Doug Melville.

Melville’s grandfather and great-grandfather were the first two Black generals to serve in the U.S. military. He spoke about their struggle to become officers and what they overcame to achieve their goals — first his great-grandfather, Ben Davis Sr., who was appointed by President William McKinley in 1901 because Davis wasn’t allowed to attend West Point; and later his grandfather, who became the first Black man to attend West Point but was ostracized by everyone.

“Ben Davis went to West Point for four years, 50 weeks a year, with not one human interaction,” Melville said of his grandfather. “Never called on in class, never talked to in the halls. They segregated the campus — the library, study hall — so he couldn’t go in and study. He ate every meal standing up because no one would allow him to sit when he went around to ask for permission.”

Melville said despite that treatment, his grandfather graduated in the top third of his class — and would have been No. 1 if it hadn’t been for three classes that he failed because the classes required partners, which he wasn’t allowed to have.

The 2012 movie “Red Tails” starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrance Howard was based in part on his grandfather’s story, Melville said, but the producers changed the name of the main character to avoid paying the family royalties. The movie inspired Melville to do his own family research and write “Invisible Generals: Rediscovering family legacy and a quest to honor America’s first Black generals.”

Signed copies of the book were available to anyone attending the Veterans Day event, sponsored by the Hamilton County Community Foundation.

For more about Melville, visit dougmelville.com.

The Nov. 11 ceremony also included remarks from Fishers Armed Services Commission Member El Ahlwardt, a U.S. Navy veteran.

3

About us

Founded Jan. 25, 2011, at Fishers, IN Vol. XIV, No. 44 Copyright 2023 Current Publishing, LLC All Rights Reserved.

525 North End Dr. Ste. 175 Carmel, IN 46032 317.489.4444

Contact the editor

Have a news tip, calendar item or photo to share?

Contact Managing Editor Leila Kheiry at leila@youarecurrent.com or call 317.489.4444 ext.

804. You also may submit information at currentinfishers.com. Our print deadline is eight days prior to publication. Submissions for online accepted daily.

Share your thoughts

Letters to the editor may be sent for consideration to letters@youarecurrent.com.

Letters have a maximum word count of 300 words. Please include your city of residence and a contact phone number for verification.

Current Publishing may refuse letters.

Advertise your business “Invisible Generals” author Doug Melville speaks during the Nov. 11 Fishers Veterans Day ceremony.

(Photo by Leila Kheiry)

“There’s a lot of history that we’re honoring today,” he said. “Through this ceremony, the City of Fishers can honor and thank the community’s Armed Forces veterans and their families for their military service on behalf of our nation and for their continuing engagement in our city as citizens.

In the past 13 American generations, 41 million Americans have served in America’s Armed Services.”

Ahlwardt noted that Memorial Day is for service members who died while serving; and Armed Forces Day is for those currently serving. Veterans Day is for those who completed their military service.

“Agencies within the state of Indiana believe that more than 325,000 veterans live in the state of Indiana,” he said. “And 13,300 of them live in Hamilton County.”

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness also spoke, noting that the day also marked his oldest son’s birthday, and he had been reflecting on that earlier.

“You know what I recall in the hospital

room? I don’t recall ever worrying about his ability to pursue whatever version of his life he wanted to have. And I do not recall ever worrying about his ability to advocate and speak on behalf of whatever he will believe in throughout his life and I never worried about his overall safety or economic well-being living in this country,” Fadness said. “What a luxury that is for a father to sit in that room and not have those concerns — and how very few places on earth have that. It’s because of all the men and women here today and who have served before us, who are standing watch today and the future generations that I hope the Armed Services Commission can inspire to step forward.”

The event also featured a remembrance for prisoners of war and those missing in action, led by Fishers American Legion Post 470; and a distribution of 2024 Fishers veterans lapel pins, given to every veteran who attended the ceremony.

If you’re interested in reaching the Fishers market (31,463 households), you may obtain more information by emailing ads@youarecurrent.com (subject: Fishers advertising) or by calling 317.748.2662.

Obituaries

obits@youarecurrent.com

Legal advertising legals@youarecurrent.com

Delivery questions

circulation@youarecurrent.com

Join our community facebook.com/currentinfishers x.com/youarecurrent instagram.com/youarecurrent

Opinions

The views of the columnists in Current in Fishers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

4

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

NOW OPEN! Fishers Plan Commission OKs A new, 14,000-square-foot child care facility has been proposed on Cyntheanne Road north of Southeastern Parkway. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Fishers)

650 EAST CARMEL DR., CARMEL

day care on Cyntheanne Road

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

(317) 844-5233 | Centier.com/Carmel

Plans for a new, 14,000-square-foot child care facility on Cyntheanne Road north of Southeastern DEVELOPMENT Parkway are moving forward following a favorable recommendation by the City of Fishers’ Plan Commission.

The commission and the city’s Planned Unit Development Committee both met Nov. 6 to review the proposed Kid City USA facility and both bodies voted in favor of allowing the development to move forward, although there was some concern about traffic in the area.

The site of the proposed day care is near Southeastern Elementary School, Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate and Junior High, Cyntheanne Park and a new Meijer grocery store that has been approved for construction.

City of Fishers Senior Planner Gabrielle Herin said the developers’ plans call for a public pedestrian pathway that connects to a walking path in the adjacent park, a rain garden in the back to mitigate stormwater drainage issues and a fenced playground area.

Bill Evans, representing the developers, said the facility will serve up to 150 kids.

He said drop-off and pick-up times will vary.

“Most the kids don’t come in all at one

time,” he said. “It’s spread out and it’s based on age and when mom and dad need to go to work or drop them off. (It’s) the same in the evening — won’t be all at one time, so we’re not looking at a major traffic disruption.”

Evans said that in addition to the 10-foot-wide pedestrian path, the developers will install a bench and bike rack next to the path. In response to a question from a committee member, Evans said the building’s heating and ventilation units will be at the back of the building and will be screened from view.

Kid City USA operates eight day cares in central Indiana — another one in Fishers on Fitness Lane off 96th Street near Lantern Road, as well as facilities in Indianapolis, Greenwood, McCordsville and Lebanon.

Fishers Planning Director Ross Hilleary noted that the developers held a neighborhood meeting on Oct. 21 with only one person from the nearby Britton Falls community attending. He said the city had not received any negative comments about the proposed day care.

The plan commission heard from one Southeastern Parkway resident who said he’s not opposed to the day care but is concerned about increased development and traffic in the area.

The Fishers City Council was to consider the Plan Commission’s recommendation for approval of the new Kid City USA during its Nov. 18 meeting.

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

DISPATCHES FAST wins gold — Fishers Area Swimming Tigers, FAST, recently was awarded the USA Swimming Club Excellence Gold Medal Status, making it a nationally ranked top 20 swim club out of 2,700 USA Swimming clubs in the United States. FAST team members swim, train and compete at Fishers High School and the team travels to compete regionally, nationally and internationally.

CITY OF FISHERS

Art for veterans — The Fishers Art Center has partnered with Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to offer free classes and workshops for veterans, service members, military family members and caregivers. This fall, they will have two wheel-throwing classes through the collaboration at the Fishers Art Center, 1 Municipal Drive. In addition to these two ASAP classes, the Fishers Art Center will host a free printmaking Make It Take It workshop for the military-connected community from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7. For more information about the center, visit fishersartcenter.org.

Market and craft show at West Fork Whiskey – Carmel-based nonprofit LittleStar Center will host the inaugural Infinity Market from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at West Fork Whiskey Event Center, 10 E. 191st St. in Westfield. The psychological services department at LittleStar Center serves autistic children, teens and adults in the Indianapolis region. The Infinity Market will showcase autistic and neurodiverse creators from Indianapolis and its surrounding communities selling a variety of handmade items including paintings, clothing, comic books, keychains, knits, jewelry, greeting cards and housewares.

Admission to the market is free. Learn more at linktr.ee/InfinityMarket2024.

Cookies with Characters — The City of Fishers Parks Department presents the annual Cookies with Characters Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at the Ambassador House. Activities include decorating cookies, a visit from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who and other Whoville fun and games. All parents and children, regardless of age, must be registered to attend. Children 2 and under are free to attend with registration. No walk-ups will be permitted. Registration is non-transferrable. To register, visit playfishers.com/583/Cookies-with-Characters.

Grant Snapshot HOAs and neighborhood groups within city limits can apply.

Funding for innovative ideas to make Fishers a more vibrant place to live, from entrance landscaping to community spaces and playgrounds.

Applications are due Jan. 13, 2025.

Grant provides an 80% match up to $25K, with applicants providing 20% of the total project cost. $400K available in grant funding for 2025.

Apply by Jan. 13 at

FishersIN.gov/Grants

5

6

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Westfield Youth Sports

Winter

Pickleball Team Smash at Grand park

IU, BUTLER, PU, TRINE UNIVERSITY

Cl

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES VENDOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE CONTACT JENNIFER (317) 828-1185

in

ics

Co

rp

or

ate

Eve

nts

Cou

rt Re

ntal To urnaments

DECEMBER DECEMBER 13-JAN 13-JAN 2 2

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Fishers Event Center to offer unique concessions

By Lauren Weidinger news@currentinfishers.com The soon-to-open Fishers Event Center will showcase elevated concession stand items, with a chef-curated FOOD menu highlighting local Indiana favorites.

John Stockholm, director of food and beverage at the Fishers Event Center, illustrated the thought process behind the venue’s food options.

“It’s a new age. It’s a new time,” he said.

“Many years ago, concessions were just an add-on. Now, they are definitely more of the experience.”

Stockholm noted different menu items, including the Smash Burger, F.E.C. Bratwurst and the Hoosier Pork Tenderloin.

He said the food and beverage team collaborated with several local businesses to provide fresh and unique sweet and savory options.

The burgers and bratwurst on the menu have blends of meat and spices created specifically for the event center by local partners Fischer Farms and Old Major. Other local partnerships include Scoop Shack, Just Desserts and Little Miss Cupcakes.

“We really have tried hard to bring in the local flavors and get the local folks involved,” he said. “(Our food) is fresher and really elevated up a notch.”

Sustainability also is a priority at the venue. For example, the center partnered with the Indiana Soybean Alliance, which is committed to growing crops sustainably; and committed to using eco-friendly utensils and plateware. Ninety percent of concession materials are biodegradable, Stockholm said, and the other 10 percent

The Fishers Event Center will offer a chef-curated concessions menu. (Photos courtesy of Fishers Event Center)

are made of recycled plastic.

“We put a lot of detail into everything we do across the board,” he said.

In addition to hosting shows, concerts and community events, the venue will be home to three professional sports teams.

The Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., will host its first event Nov. 22, when country band Turnpike Troubadours takes the stage. For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.

DISPATCHES Winter Break camp — Registration is open for the City of Fishers Parks Department’s 2024 Winter Break Camp. The annual winter break camp offers drop-in camp days for a range of ages and follows Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ district calendar. Classes are Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 and 31, and Jan. 2 and 3. For more and to register, visit playfishers.com/750/Winter-Break-Camp.

Free admission to state parks – The Indiana DNR invites Hoosiers to spend time

outdoors with free admittance to all DNR properties Nov. 29 for “OptOutsideIN2024.”

DNR officials said the free day of admission — the Friday after Thanksgiving — is designed to give people a chance to get out for a hike after the big meal, create memories with their families, and enter a contest for fun prizes. Participate in the contest by posting photos of state parks to social media with the hashtag #OptOutsideIN2024. Learn more at in.gov/dnr under the events tab.

KITCHENS | BATHS | INTERIORS | ADDITIONS | OUTDOOR LIVING

CARMEL SHOWROOM 99 E. Carmel Drive Suite 100 Carmel, IN MERIDIAN-KESSLER STUDIO 5912 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, IN

WorthingtonIndy.com 317.846.2600

ZIONSVILLE STUDIO 117 S. First Street Zionsville, IN

7

8

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

HAPPY THANKSGIVING | November 13th – 28th, 2024

15

$

1399phroitce

scratch made $ Pecan Pie

9 inch made with

Voss Pecans Carlyle, IL

ea

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

Biggest pecan farm in Illinois.

1

$ 00 hoitce lb pr

Brussel Sprouts

9 $ 9 ea

6

DIGITAL COUPON

88 Frozen Turkey

BAKERY F

¢ phroitce

RESH

Beef House Rolls 6 ct

lb

Covington, IN

LIMIT 1, CLIP 1

fresh

CHURNED

LIMIT 1, CLIP ONCE

DIGITAL COUPON

3

hoitce $ 99 ea pr BLUE BELL ICE CREAM

1/2 GALLON, VARIETIES LIMIT 2,SELECT CLIP TWICE LIMIT 2, CLIP TWICE

IN-HOUSE

DIGITAL COUPON

8

$ 99 hot ea price

COKE 24 PACK SELECT VARIETIES LIMIT 2, CLIP TWICE

PAIR IT WITH OUR

Flavored Butter

made with Sweet Cream Family Tyme Creamery Wayne County, IN

DIGITAL COUPON

OF

1

4/$

hoitce pr LIBBY'S VEGETABLES 14.5-15.25 OZ, SELECT VARIETIES LIMIT 8, CLIP TWICE

OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY 6 A M –4 PM | MERCHANTS' SQUARE, 2140 E 116TH STREET | CARMEL, IN

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Polar Plunge event returning to Geist news@currentinfishers.com For the second consecutive year, a Geist-area restaurant will host Special Olympics athletes and FUNDRAISER supporters for the annual Polar Plunge event, which supports Special Olympics programs throughout Indiana.

According to an announcement from Special Olympics Indiana, the 2025 Polar Plunge includes 19 events at 15 locations from Jan. 31 through March 1. Wolfie’s Grill at Geist will host its Polar Plunge experience on Feb. 22.

“More than 3,400 Hoosiers from across the state plunged in 2024, helping to raise a record $1.16 million to benefit the 19,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities who take part in Special Olympics Indiana,” the announcement stated. “The 2025 plunges include events designed for communities, colleges, high schools and law enforcement officers.”

Each Polar Plunge includes groups and individuals who volunteer to jump into very cold water, costume contests, giveaways and post-event celebrations.

DISPATCHES Wolfie’s Grill at Geist will host a 2025 Polar Plunge event in support of Special Olympics Indiana.

(Photo by Leila Kheiry)

“These bucket-list events challenge individuals and teams to make a difference and demonstrate their commitment to the cause,” the announcement stated. “Raising money for Special Olympics Indiana helps provide athletic and other opportunities as a catalyst for social change, exposing inequity and highlighting the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities to break down misperceptions and negative attitudes.”

Each plunger pledges to raise at least $99 in donations. The Super Plunger program recognizes volunteers who raise $4,000 or more and plunge at two sites by

9

providing VIP treatment at the final event of the season.

All funds raised during Polar Plunge events ensure children and adults with intellectual disabilities can participate in sports, health, education and leadership programs at no cost.

Polar Plunge events are planned in Boonville, Muncie, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, West Lafayette, Borden, Greenwood, Terre Haute, Versailles, Bloomington, Petersburg, South Bend and Valparaiso. For more or to register, visit PolarPlungeIN.org.

Free Yoga Wednesdays — The City of Fishers Parks Department offers Free Yoga Wednesdays indoors at the Billericay Park building, 12690 Promise Rd. The classes run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. through the end of the year and are led

by Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness. All skill levels are welcome. Participants must bring their own mat.

Diaper drive — The Indiana Diaper Bank is collecting diapers, training diapers, wipes and monetary donations through the month of December in the 2024 #ShareTheLove diaper drive. The goal is to collect $30,000 — approximately 120,000 diapers — by the end of 2024.

The drive assists struggling families through the Indiana Diaper Bank’s social service organization partners.

Indiana Diaper Bank distributes up to 600,000 diapers every month throughout the state to programs that support Hoosier families who struggle to afford diapers. Organizations that wish to participate can sign up at tinyurl. com/2p8wjts6. Learn more at indianadiaperbank.org.

10

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

You can make wishes come true through the

WZPL Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon!

TUNE INTO DECEMBER 5TH & 6TH STARTING 6AM THURSDAY

THEN CALL IN AT 317-228-1099

The WZPL Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon with the Smiley Morning Show is a central Indiana tradition and back for a 28th year!

Generous supporters tune in for the 36-hour event and request songs for donations, helping make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses waiting for their wish to come true.

Last year, Make-A-Wish granted 354 wishes for Indiana kids, but right now, 487 Indiana kids are waiting for a wish.

DONATE TODAY AT oki.wish.org/wzpl

SPECIAL THANKS TO PROUD PARTNER

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

11

Noblesville soccer player’s confidence leads to strong finish

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School defensive midfielder Sadie Black’s confidence reached a high point in her final prep season.

“I think it showed in every aspect of my game,” she said. “But more specifically, I think I improved on my corners and free kicks by trying to be more consistent with my placement to give my teammates the best opportunities to score.”

That helped the Millers capture their third consecutive IHSAA Class 3A girls soccer state championship Nov. 2 by topping Center Grove 3-1 at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.

“Winning a state title your senior year is always the dream, and so I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end my soccer career at Noblesville. So, this state title is definitely extra special,” Black said. “I think we are just such a close group and it shows when we step out on the field.

Coach (Mike) Brady, throughout this postseason, kept saying, ‘Do us,’ which meant to play our game, come together as a team and to play for each other, which ended

Noblesville High School senior defensive midfielder Sadie Black played a key role in the team’s success. (Photo courtesy of Sadie Black)

SADIE BLACK

Favorite Athlete: Trinity Rodman Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy” Favorite subject: Biology Favorite vacation spot: Tybee Island, Ga. Favorite musician: Morgan Wallen up being the keys for coming away with a state title this year.”

Brady said Black’s defensive presence was a major reason why the Millers (19-02) gave up only seven goals in 21 games during the season.

“She plays a position that doesn’t get much recognition, but her play has been an

integral part of the team’s success,” Brady said.

Black was one of the team captains and was chosen to lead the team in their pregame cheer.

“This honor goes to the player who embodies sportsmanship, a competitive spirit and a desire and work ethic to improve each day,” Brady said. “In turn, she models these qualities to her teammates and expects the same from them. She has contributed to the positive culture of our team and serves as a role model to her teammates and youth in the community.”

Black started playing soccer at age 2 with Lil’ Kickers but started playing com-

petitively at age 9.

“I tried playing softball, but it didn’t take me very long to figure out that softball wasn’t something that I wanted to do and that soccer was what I wanted to focus on,” she said. “When I was really little, I played forward and a little bit of goalie, but when I was about 10, I switched to defense and honestly it was one of the best decisions I ever made. As much fun as it is to play forward, I love playing defense because there is no better feeling in the world than a perfect tackle or header.”

An academic all-state selection, Black will play for Eastern Illinois University next season.

“I chose Eastern Illinois because the coaches and players immediately made it feel like a family and place that I would love to spend my next four years,” she said. “The campus is absolutely gorgeous and it’s the perfect distance from home.

The moment I stepped on campus, I knew that Eastern Illinois was the place that I wanted to call home.”

To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@ youarecurrent.com.

13914 Southeastern Pkwy

WORLD CLASS SPINE CARE RIGHT HERE

IN FISHERS

Door 3, Suite 201 Fishers, IN 46037 IndianaSpineGroup.com

It’s Time to Take Control of your Back Pain

Is your

• Treatment of back and neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, herniated discs and work-related injuries • Cutting edge, minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and less post-operative pain • Experienced, Compassionate, Board Certified, Fellowship-trained Spine Surgeons and Interventional Pain Management physicians

NEIL FARREN, MD

BARRETT BOODY, MD

(317) 564-6800

(317) 428-5027

Interventional Pain Management

Spine Surgeon

BACK PA

ASHWIN MADUPU, MD

PAUL KRAEMER, MD

(765) 283-0150

(317) 564-6833

Interventional Pain Management

IN

causing you to miss out?

Spine Surgeon

12

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

New sushi bar opens in Fishers news@currentinfishers.com

Live. Work. Dine. Stay.

NOW LEASING 11401 IKEA WAY 56,000 SF of Retail

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar celebrated its grand opening in Fishers Nov. 10 at The Station at Fishers District, 11594 FOOD Whistle Dr., Suite 120.

According to an announcement from the franchise, the Kura experience features a primary conveyor belt that winds through the dining area carrying plates of sushi for diners to select, protected by a ventilated lid and plate-tracking technology to monitor how long an item has been circulating.

Guests also can place orders using a touch-panel tablet at their table. Those orders arrive directly to them from the kitchen via a separate express belt.

“We have more than 100 menu offerings but with our express belt system, you’ll always be able to enjoy your favorite plates without having to wait for them to come around on the primary belt,” the announcement stated.

The restaurant also offers its Bikkura Pon Prize System — a prize machine, touch panel and plate disposal slot located at every table in the restaurant. The touch

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar offers plates of sushi that travel around to diners on a conveyor belt.

(Photo courtesy of Kura Revolving Sushi)

panel registers the number of sushi plates dispensed into the plate disposal slot. After every five plates inserted, a short animation will play on the touch panel and after every 15 plates inserted, a prize will be dispensed from the prize machine.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Fishers is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays; 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays.

For more, visit kurasushi.com.

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! Join us December 7th, Noon - 7pm to kick off the holiday season in vibrant downtown Fortville Indiana for Winterfest 2024!

FOR LEASING INQUIRES: Joe Monaghan 317.260.9298 JMonaghan@ThompsonThrift.com

Enjoy live music, Carolers, a festival parade and tree lighting. Food and craft vendors, a visit with Santa, and ice skating and crafts in the kidzone.

Local shopping and dining. Let the magic of the season start with this one of a kind event.

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

13

Program features local chefs news@currentinfishers.com Fans visiting Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis for events or for the Indiana Pacers’ 2024-25 seaFOOD son will have new food choices and special items prepared by guest chefs, including chefs from Lawrence and Fishers.

According to a news release from Fieldhouse Food Co., the new food items, technology such as ordering through QR codes to reduce lines and concession stand enhancements were unveiled in late October during an event that also highlighted the KeyBank Guest Chef Program, which gives local chefs and food entrepreneurs a chance to sell their offerings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Some of the local chefs featured are Marlon Ricardo Llewellyn and Bryce Anthony Llewellyn of Scotchy Jamaican Grill, which operates out of Fishers Test Kitchen; Brady Foster of Lawrence’s Foster Catering; and Adrian Samano of Samano’s Taqueria, which has locations in Fishers and Noblesville.

The Guest Chef Program is in its second

Scan for tickets!

Promo: IBC10 for 10%OFF

New concession items at Gainbridge Fieldhouse were unveiled in late October during an event that also highlighted the KeyBank Guest Chef Program. (Photo courtesy of Fieldhouse Food Co.)

year, with a new lineup of guest chefs and food entrepreneurs, according to the news release.

“KeyBank is thrilled to renew our support for the Guest Chef Program, celebrating the creativity and passion of local restaurateurs,” said Juan Gonzalez, KeyBank’s central Indiana market president.

This year’s guest chefs will prepare signature dishes for sale at The Kitchen concession stand on the Main Concourse near Section 17, with a portion of the proceeds donated to local nonprofits.

NOV 30 2pm & 7pm

LIVE VOCALS BY

1pm & 6pm LIVE MUSIC BY

www.indianaballetconservatory.org

Like many women, Rainey’s health routine was disrupted by the pandemic. Before she knew it, three years had passed without an annual mammogram.

After getting back on track with this key screening, she was able to catch and treat her breast cancer early. And thanks to a simple mammogram and her care team at Community Health Network, Rainey is now cancer-free. It’s simple, it’s convenient and it can save your life.

Schedule your annual mammogram today at eCommunity.com/mammogram

DEC 1

Special thanks in part to a grant from the City of Carmel for making all LIVE music possible for the first time!

Box office 317.843.3800

14

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Citywide trash service — All households in Fishers city limits will transition to Republic Services for all trash and recycling collection beginning Jan. 13, 2025. Monthly services fees will be reflected in residents’ January Fishers Utilities billing statements.

Information on routes and container delivery will be released in December. No action is required at this time for current Republic or Waste Management customers for this change. For updates and details, visit FishersIN.gov/Trash.

Pickleball Palooza — Ivy Tech Hamilton County will host the inaugural Pickleball Palooza beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at Grand Park in Westfield. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to participate.

Pickleball Palooza will feature a non-sanctioned, mixed-singles scramble with players competing in skill-based pools. Funds raised through Pickleball Palooza will support Ivy Tech Hamilton County’s campus programs. Registration is $75 and the registration deadline is Dec. 10. Register at tinyurl.com/z7nyvv9d. Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Ivy Tech Community College Assistant Director of Development Emily Cullen at ecullen@ivytech.edu.

Sporting goods drive – Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield is hosting a sporting goods drive through Dec. 15 to collect new and gently used items to benefit youth in local communities. Requested items include cleats; baseball and softball equipment; soccer balls; helmets; and school gym equipment. Donations will benefit Hamilton County Youth Assistance Programs; Indianapolis RBI; Mudsocks; Sheridan School District; and Hamilton Heights School District. Drop-off locations include Grand Park Events Center; baseball administration building; Pro X; Pacers Athletic Center; Westfield YMCA; Westfield Police Department; and Westfield City Services.

Learn more at grandpark.org.

500 Festival Miler Series dates announced — Registration is open for the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, through Feb. 2. The series, held at Fowling Warehouse Indianapolis, includes three races designed to help participants train for the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The Miler Series kicks off with a 3-Miler Feb. 8, followed by a 6-Miler March 8 and concludes with a 10-Miler April 5. For more, visit IndyMini.com/Challenges.

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Ball State and Fishers Indiana leaders cut the ribbon at the Ball State Fishers Center Oct. 30. From left are OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell; Director of Ball State Satellite Centers Chris Fisher; Vice President for Governmental Relations at Ball State Becca Rice; Ball State University President Geoffrey Mearns and Fishers City Councilor Tiffanie Ditlevson. (Photos courtesy of Christopher Fisher)

Ball State Fishers Center opens in Nickel Plate District

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentinfishers.com Ball State University has moved its Fishers Center to a new building in the Nickel Plate District, marking 20 EDUCATION years in Hamilton County and the Fishers community. The university hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new space Oct. 30.

The new Ball State Fishers Center is a multipurpose facility that offers Ball State University classes and programs to residents in the Indianapolis area, eliminating a need to commute to Muncie. The space has two classrooms and a large, flexible area for Ball State classes and events.

The space, which fits up to about 100 people, also is available to local community partners.

“For the last eight years, we were at Launch Fishers, which is behind Target in Fishers,” said Chris Fisher, director of Ball State Satellite Centers. “We really wanted a place that is more visible to the Fishers community and Hamilton County in general. That’s what this location really provided us with, right in the heart of the Nickel Plate District. We wanted easy access for the public, as well as a much more flexible space than what we’d had previously.”

He said the goal is for the Ball State Fishers Center to continue to grow and offer more classes in Hamilton County. The space also can be used for workshops, alumni mentoring and networking events, leadership seminars and strategic planning

A classroom at the new Ball State Fishers Center, 8626 E. 116th St., Suite 300.

and graduate courses.

“We really want to keep offering more and more Ball State classes within the Center, particularly graduate-degree level classes so that community members don’t have to necessarily travel to the Muncie campus on a weekly or daily basis” Fisher said. “We hope to add more and more credit-bearing programs in the future. We also want to have more of the lifetime learning programs as well and continue to work with local employers and community organizations in the Fishers area.”

Fishers is an area of interest to the university because Hamilton County has the highest percentage of Ball State alumni, Fisher said.

“We really wanted to do things for them, as well,” Fisher said.

The Ball State Fishers Center, 8626 E. 116th St., Suite 300, is about 4,000 square feet. For more, visit bsu.edu/academics/ centersandinstitutes/off-campus-centers/ ball-state-fishers.

CARMEL

The Magic Returns November 23!

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt opens to the public on November 23. Join us for the Opening Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to ring in the new season!

Plan your visit today.

Open November 23 - December 24 Regular Hours

Mon. & Tues.: Closed Wed. & Thur.: 4 - 9 p.m.

Fri. & Sat.: 12 - 9 p.m.

Sun.: 12 - 8 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours

Nov. 27: 12 - 9 p.m.

Dec. 16 & 17: 4 - 9 p.m.

Dec. 23: 12 - 9 p.m.

Dec. 24: 12 - 4 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

15

16

November 19, 2024

COMMUNITY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

NOW LEASING IN NOBLESVILLE COTTAGE HOMES Starting at $ 2360 /mo APARTMENT HOMES Starting at $ 1514 /mo EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND CONVENIENCE OF BEING CLOSE TO YOUR LOVED ONES THIS SEASON

2024 SUBARU

CROSSTREK

3.9% FINANCING for up to 72 months based on approved credit for the 2024 Crosstrek. Expires 11/30/24 SHOP ONLINE AND WE WILL DELIVER IT TO YOU!

• A 55 & Better Community designed for making connections • Convenient location near friends and family • Guests welcome to join activities • Event spaces for gatherings • Scenic trails to explore together • More free time without home maintenance

$

750

IN PROFESSIONAL MOVING EXPENSES

+

WAIVED COMMUNITY FEE OF

1,000

$

LIMITED TO FIRST 15 APPLICANTS. Restrictions may apply. Call for details.

DEC

4

WEDNESDAY

2-6 PM

Special presentation at 4 PM TOUR THE COMMUNITY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $200 MEIJER GIFT CARD.

3300 E 96th St. Indianapolis, IN 46240

MODEL & LEASING OFFICE AT 17719 PATHFINDER TRAIL, NOBLESVILLE

TomWoodSubaru.com

PROMENADE-TRAILS.COM

317.805.7775

463.400.2311

COVER STORY

November 19, 2024

STAYING ALIVE

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

17

Couple committed to raising awareness for AEDs

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It started out as a normal September morning in 2017 in the Toussing household in Lawrence Township.

Then 29, Kristin and her husband Justin had just returned with their three boys from a trip to Disney World. Justin, a police officer, was working the night shift and was taking time to attend a school field trip. She had just taken her three children to school.

“I complained a little bit of chest pain and some pain in my jaw, but we didn’t think too much about it,” she said. “He did some Googling, but with my age and health, we brushed it aside. I told him I was going to lay down for a bit and see if I felt better. He forgot something and came back, talking to me, and I wasn’t responsive.”

Justin quickly shifted into first responder mode — unlocking the front door so paramedics could get in as he called 911 – and then administered CPR for several minutes.

“It was by the grace of God those three things popped into my head,” he said.

Lawrence paramedics used an AED, or automated external defibrillator, to shock her heart, which was key to her survival.

Since then, the family has been committed to running in the annual Bolt for the Heart race to raise awareness about the importance of having AEDs nearby. The family participates in Bolt for the Heart each year on Thanksgiving Day, including this year’s 5K run/walk set for Nov. 28 in Carmel.

In addition to raising awareness of AEDs, Bolt for the Heart distributes the lifesaving devices to law enforcement officers. Kristin said her husband was one of the first Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers to get an AED from Bolt for the Heart.

Kristin, now 37, shares her story of the sudden cardiac arrest to inform others. “(The paramedics) shocked me once and they were able to get my heart rhythm back, but I still wasn’t breathing on my own,” she said. “They took me to Community (Hospital) and I was in a coma for almost 72 hours, then woke up and was in the hospital for 11 days.”

Kristin said she learned her husband

Kristin Toussing holds her running number for Bolt for the Heart. (Photos courtesy of Kristin Toussing)

could have given her CPR for hours, but the heart wouldn’t have restarted without the AED shock.

“I could tell she was gasping for air and snoring a little bit. That’s when I realized something was wrong,” Justin said. “When I rolled (her) over, I realized she was turning pale and purple. She wasn’t breathing.”

Justin, a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, said it’s very different performing CPR on a loved one.

“I didn’t know about sudden cardiac arrest. The only thing I really knew about was heart attacks,” he said. “She didn’t really fit the bill for risk factors for heart

Kristin Toussing in her hospital bed after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

attacks, so I wasn’t sure what was going on. To learn that is what happened and to see how few people survive unwitnessed sudden cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting, it really hit home on how close we came to losing her. It made us all the more thankful we didn’t.”

Kristin, a Noblesville High School graduate, said doctors have tried everything to determine the cause, but to no avail.

“They tried to replicate it and get my heart to stop,” Kristin said. “I have an implantable defibrillator now that’s there to shock if needed. It’s able to sense my heart rhythm all the time.”

BOLT FOR THE HEART SET The 13th annual Bolt for the Heart 5K run/walk will start at 1 Carter Green by the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The nonprofit has raised nearly $4 million with the support of partners and has donated

nearly 3,300 AEDs. The mission is to serve Indiana, particularly those affected by heart disease, through education, financial support and direct assistance.

For more, visit boltfortheheart.com.

The couple’s twin sons, Ethan and Caleb, are freshmen at Bishop Chatard High School and Tyler is a sixth-grader at St. Pius X Catholic School. They have a 2-yearold foster daughter.

Her sons have participated in Bolt for the Heart every year and have developed a better understanding now of sudden cardiac arrest.

“Choosing to participate in the race and sharing our story is the least we can do,” said Kristin, a Realtor with F.C. Tucker Co. “If you have sudden cardiac arrest and someone sees you go down, you still. have less than (a) 10 percent chance of survival.

So, we just feel really grateful and blessed that I have a story I can still share. It’s kind of a scary message to deliver. (Sudden cardiac arrest) can happen to kids, older adults and younger adults – it doesn’t discriminate.”

ON THE COVER: Kristin and Justin Toussing, with their sons, from left, Caleb, Tyler and Ethan at Bolt for the Heart 5K. (Photo courtesy of Kristin Toussing)

18

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

currentnightandday.com

Performers relish roles in Civic Theatre’s ‘White Christmas’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kaycee Beck seemingly was born to perform in musicals.

“On one side of my famiMUSICAL ly, my grandma was in New York City Ballet, and on the other side, my grandma was a music teacher and my grandpa was a recording artist in Alaska,” Beck said. “So, I grew up in a huge musical family and ‘White Christmas’ was such a meaningful and amazing movie to watch during the holiday seasons. Honestly, this is a dream role for me being Judy and it’s very surreal I’m here.”

The Zionsville resident portrays Judy Haynes in Civic Theatre’s production of “White Christmas,” set for Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The story focuses on two sisters who become connected with two performers who want to hold a surprise Army reunion to help their former general’s struggling inn in Vermont.

“I love the nostalgia and the number ‘The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing,’” Beck said. “That number is so iconic and beautiful in both the movie and the musical.”

Beck, a 2019 Zionsville Community High School graduate, was active in show choirs in high school and performed with the Singing Hoosiers at Indiana University.

She was the group’s varsity choreographer for three years and choreographer captain for the entire group for one year.

She now choreographs show choirs for Noblesville High School.

“I think the art of telling a story and a message to the audience is my favorite part,” Beck said. “As much as I love to do it through song and dance, I think being able to touch the hearts of your audience members and connect with them and make friendships in that way is really powerful.”

This is Beck’s second Christmas show.

She was in “Elf” in 2023, playing a wait-

‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’

From left, Austin Stodgill, Kaycee Beck, Mackenzie Foulks and Marc Coomes perform in “White Christmas.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty)

ress and performing in the ensemble.

Beck enjoys the song “I Love a Piano,” which is in the musical but not the 1954 movie.

“It’s a seven-minute tap dance and (Civic’s) Anne Beck is an incredible choreographer, and she has choreographed such a lighthearted tap number for the group,” Beck said.

Mackenzie Foulks portrays her sister, Betty Haynes.

“I don’t dance very much,” Foulks said.

“She is more of the singing sister and Judy is the dancing one.”

Foulks, a 2016 North Central High School graduate and a north Indianapolis resident, said her favorite scene is singing “Love You Didn’t Do Right by Me” while wearing a black dress with the male dancers.

“It’s very fun to perform,” she said. “I performed on cruise ships and there are those cast as just dancers. I kind of like to sing and have dancers around me to make me look pretty, that’s what I say.

But I do wish I danced a little more on the show just because the choreography is so much fun and it looks so amazing.”

Austin Stodghill, who plays Phil Davis, saw the movie for the first time a few years ago.

“My parents are deaf, so I didn’t grow up with too many musicals in my life,” Stodghill said. “So, I discovered musicals later in life. What I like most is that he dances a lot. When I watch the movie, honestly, all the dancing is the most icon-

ic part of the show to me.”

Marc Coomes, a Brownsburg resident, plays Bob Wallace.

“I originally auditioned for Phil because I love dancing, but I ended up being Bob Wallace, so it’s all good,” Coomes said.

“My favorite song is ‘Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep.’ It’s kind of the lullaby of the show. It is really endearing to who Bob Wallace is. It reveals his softer side, not the military background, but the connection between him and the general’s granddaughter.”

This is Coomes’ first show in 15 years.

He performed in three operas at IU and performed in several shows in high school in Evansville. He took time off from performing because he and his wife have five daughters.

Director Michael Lasley said this is the first time Civic has presented “White Christmas” but plans to make it part of a rotation with “Elf” and “A Christmas Story: The Musical” for the foreseeable future.

“It’s a huge production. It’s crazy to put these big old musicals together,” Lasley said. “A lot of musicals start out on stage and become a movie, and this was the other way around. We do a lot of contemporary things, but to get back to these great American standards (is rewarding).

It’s all (the original music) by Irving Berlin but with a more modern orchestration. So, it’s a little jazzier than the original, but the movie musical of the 1950s was very hipster.”

For more, visit civitheatre.org.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs through Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’ Carmel Community Players presents “Peter and the Starcatcher” through Nov. 24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET “Deceptions: An Evening of Magic and Lies” ls set for Nov. 21, followed by Dueling Pianos Nov. 22 and Murder Mystery Nov. 23 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All three performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

CANADIAN BRASS Canadian Brass will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DIONNE WARWICK Dionne Warwick will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Croce to return to Palladium — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts announced “A.J. Croce: Heart of The Eternal Tour” is set for 8 p.m. April 4, 2025, at the Palladium in Carmel. Tickets went on sale to the general public Nov. 15. Croce, a singer-songwriter, and his band have been touring with their “Croce Plays Croce” tributes to his late father, folk singer Jim Croce, who enjoyed a string of pop hits in the early 1970s before his death in a 1973 plane crash. A.J. Croce played at the Palladium earlier this year. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org

November 19, 2024

NIGHT & DAY

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

19

Trampled by Turtles to open Fishers Event Center

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Trampled by Turtles was created as a side project by vocalist Dave Simonett.

“When we started, we CONCERT had one show and that was going to be it,” Simonett said. “All of us were in rock bands and we wanted to try something acoustic. In the town of Duluth (Minn.,) where we started, no one else was doing that. We thought it was something to try for a local festival there.”

Twenty-one years later, the bluegrass band is still going strong.

Trampled by Turtles will open for Turnpike Troubadours at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in the opening performance at the Fishers Event Center.

“We’re excited to see what it’s like,” Simonett said. “It’s a cool opportunity to get in front of a lot of people who haven’t seen us or heard of us before.”

Simonett said the band will perform songs from “Always Here, Always Now,” which was released in September. The album includes the same five songs performed by both Trampled by Turtles and Simonett’s Americana band Dead Man Winter. Simonett and bassist Tim Saxhaup are in both bands.

“As the writing process fleshed itself out, I just thought I wanted to hear it with each band and see which one I liked better,’ Simonett said. “I settled on, ‘let’s record them with both,’ because I kind of envisioned both groups playing each song and couldn’t pick. My experiment was to sing the same song with the same singer and see how different people would make

Trampled by Turtles will play Nov. 22 in the opening performance at the Fishers Event Center. (Photo by Olivia Bastone)

it sound. Both were recorded fairly live in different studios.”

Country star LeAnn Rimes sings a duet with Simonett on “Out of Time” and is featured during “On My Way Back Home” on the Trampled by Turtles’ versions.

“We were discussing names and ended up having a weird third-party connection to LeAnn,” Simonett said. “I was assuming she wouldn’t have the time or interest. She was wonderful to work with and what a voice.”

Simonett said Trampled by Turtles has opened for Turnpike Troubadours several times in recent years.

“They’ve become one of my favorite bands from touring with them,” he said.

“Both bands kind of go out for long weekends with a few shows at a time.”

Trampled by Turtles has played at a variety of venues. In Indianapolis, the band performed at the ALL IN Music Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2022 and at the Hi-Five Annex in 2024.

“We’ve played the little bars and we’ve opened for people at stadiums and everything in between,” Simonett said. “Each space has its own charm.”

For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com,

FAMILY DENTISTRY FOR ALL AGES Personalized Personalized Care Care With With A A Gentle Gentle Touch Touch

FAMILY DENTISTRY FOR ALL AGES FAMILY DENTISTRY FORALL ALL AGES FAMILY DENTISTRY FOR AGES Personalized Care With Gentle Touch Personalized CareDENTISTRY With AA Touch Personalized Care With AGentle Gentle Touch FAMILY DENTISTRY FAMILY FOR ALL AGES FOR ALL AGES Personalized Care Personalized With A Gentle Care Touch With A Gentle Touch

Kevin Kevin D. D. Ward, Ward, D.D.S. D.D.S.

Molly Molly E. E. Dwenger, Dwenger, D.D.S. D.D.S. Molly E.Kevin Dwenger,D. D.D.S. Ward, Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. D.D.S.

Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. Kevin D. Molly Ward, E. Dwenger, D.D.S. D.D.S. Molly E. Dwenger, D.D.S.

Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S.

11959 Drive | Fishers, Indiana 46038 Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. 11959Lakeside Lakeside Drive 11959 Lakeside Drive| |Fishers, Fishers, Indiana 11959Indiana Lakeside 46038 Drive46038 | Fishers, Indiana 46038 Email: kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com info@fishersdentalcare.com Email: kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com Email: kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com info@fishersdentalcare.com info@fishersdentalcare.com Email: kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com info@fishersdentalcare.com Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. Molly E. Dwenger, D.D.S. Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. 317.577.1911 | Fax |317.576.8070 317.577.1911 | Fax 317.576.8070 Kevin D. Ward, D.D.S. Molly E. Dwenger, D.D.S. www.fishersdentalcare.com www.fishersdentalcare.com 11959 Lakeside Drive Fishers, Indiana 46038 317.577.1911 317.577.1911 ||Fax Fax317.576.8070 317.576.8070 www.fishersdentalcare.com Email: kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com info@fishersdentalcare.com www.fishersdentalcare.com

317.577.1911 | Fax 317.576.8070

11959 11959 Lakeside Lakeside Drive Drive || Fishers, Fishers, Indiana Indiana 46038 46038 317.577.1911 | Fax 317.576.8070 317.577.1911 | Fax 317.576.8070

www.fishersdentalcare.com Kevin Kevin D. D. Ward, Ward, D.D.S. D.D.S.

Email: info@fishersdentalcare.com Email: kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com kwarddds@fishersdentalcare.com info@fishersdentalcare.com www.fishersdentalcare.com www.fishersdentalcare.com

BASED UPON

THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM WRITTEN FOR THE SCREEN BY

NORMAN KRASNA, NORMAN PANAMA AND MELVIN FRANK MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

IRVING BERLIN

ORIGINAL STAGE PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY

WALTER BOBBIE

11/29 - 12/24 WHITE CHRISTMAS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

civictheatre.org | 317.843.3800 KINKY BOOTS and Season Current Ad - Half - Copy.indd 1

10/4/2024 1:16:14 PM

20

NIGHT & DAY

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Warwick still driven to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR.

THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW

FRI NOV 22 AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

FRI DEC 6 AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

CANADIAN BRASS

JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS

SAT NOV 23 AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

DIONNE WARWICK

SUN NOV 24 AT 7PM THE PALLADIUM

HOME FREE:

ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR

TUE DEC 3 AT 7:30PM THE PALLADIUM

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES:

WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN

THU DEC 5 AT 7:30PM THE PALLADIUM

SAT DEC 7 AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO

THU DEC 12 AT 7:30PM THE PALLADIUM

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024

FRI DEC 13 AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SAT DEC 14 AT 8PM THE PALLADIUM

317.843.3800 | THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG SEASON PARTNER

Activities are made possible in part by Noblesville Creates a regional partner Indiana Arts Commission a state agency and the National Endowment for the Arts a federal agency.

headliner in 2019.

A 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she was inducted into the Great American Dionne Warwick has been performing for Songbook Hall of Fame in 2016. She has a more than 60 years. Initially, she said she long friendship with Great American Songfigured her career book Foundation founder and Allied CONCERT would last about Solutions Center Artistic Director five years.

Michael Feinstein.

“Now, it’s 55 years later. It’s the “He’s a talented, exceptionally way God planned it, I guess,” Warknowledgeable person,” Warwick wick said. “I’m walking that path as said. “I find it a joy whenever he long as he wants me to walk it. I calls and says, ‘Can you do it this love what I do and apparently peoyear?’ And, of course, the answer is Warwick ple want to see me and hear me.” yes all the time.”

Warwick, 83, will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. Even after six decades, Warwick enjoys 24 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions performing for audiences.

Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“People have incredible ears and whatWarwick said she always shares stories ever they feel suits that ear becomes very about her career with the audience. special to them,” she said. “I’m very fortu“They want to get to know me like I want nate that I’ve been able to musically fulfill to get to know them,” Warwick said. “It’s those periods of time with those people like we’re sitting in my living room having a that sit in the audience. They are getting good old time.” exactly what they came to get. They have Warwick was at the Palladium for the different favorite songs.” inaugural gala in 2011 and was the gala For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Actresses lends authenticity

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Adrienne Reiswerg has a long history with “Fiddler on the Roof.”

The north IndiaPERFORMANCES napolis resident is appearing in “Fiddler on the Roof” in the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre production, which runs through Nov. 24. This is Reiswerg’s fifth time in the musical and fourth time playing Yente, the matchmaker, “Clearly, this show and I have some affinity for one another,” Reiswerg said. “I also enjoy bringing culturReiswerg al competency to the cast and the community and correcting any misconceptions. Someone asked me if we ever have juniors, and I said, ‘No, Jews never name after the living. We only name after the dead.’ The idea of cultural competency and sharing one’s traditions is a great thing. It’s a way of better understanding through the arts.”

Besides her Jewish heritage, Reiswerg said all four of her grandparents were immigrants.

“I knew three of them and their sto-

ries are wildly similar to what they went through in this show,” Reiswerg said. “Two of my grandparents were from Ukraine, one from Poland and one from Belarus. Their hometowns were remarkably similar to Tevye’s town, which is made up.”

Reiswerg said it’s not stated in the musical, but most believe the story is set in Ukraine in the early 1900s.

Reiswerg said her character, which she first played 25 years ago, could be anywhere from 40 to 100 years old.

“I’ve always played her as someone who has seen everything in a small town,” Reiswerg said.

“She is a busybody who Cohen is self-absorbed but still a compassionate person who loves her neighbors.”

Carmel High School sophomore Sadie Cohen plays Chava, one of Tevye’s daughters.

“It’s been such a fabulous experience so far,” Cohen said. “It’s definitely super powerful. I’m a proud young Jewish woman, so having the opportunity to play a young Jewish woman is super meaningful to me.

To have the chance to tell a Jewish story as a Jewish actor is incredibly impactful.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

November 19, 2024

HEALTH

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

How to slow myopia FRAME OF THE

Commentary by Dr. Hannah Wilson

a child’s myopia from worsening.

MONTH: Soft multifocal contact lenses have also

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, been shown to slow myopic progression. is a progressive condition that results in In 2020, the first FDA approved daily soft poor distance vision and it is in coastal contact lens for myopia control, called Designed California, VISION on the rise. SALT. is a premium MiSight, was released.

In addition, Atropine eyewear brand The World Health Orgais an eye drop thatand is traditionally used to dedicated to timeless style nization estimates that by 2050, more dilateCommitted the pupils. Research effortless beauty. to demonstrates than half of the global population will that at low doses, Atropine is effective quality construction, each SALT. be myopic. Why? Myopia is caused by a at controlling myopia. Atropine, however, frame goes through a 130 step combination of genetic and environmental must be supplemented with glasses or durable factors. Research suggests thatprocess decreasedto produce contact lenses. eyewear, which stands totreatment option outdoor time and increased screen use are Choosing theup right a life well-lived. contributing influences. Peoplethe withrigors high ofdepends on an individual’s age, refractive myopia are more at risk for retinal detacherror, lifestyle and maturity. If you have ment, glaucoma, myopic macular degena nearsighted child whose prescription is eration and cataracts, all of which can be worsening year after year, ask your optomCall the office schedule sight-threatening. etristto about myopia control. Myopia cannot your appointment today!

The great news is that treatment opbe reversed, but innovative technologies 844-2020 tions exist to slow the progression of (317) can prevent it from progressing at alarmwww.Revolution-EYES.com myopia in children as they grow.

Orthoing rates. r LOCAL EyeCare Concierge 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd. Suite 160, Carmel keratology, or Ortho-K, is a nonsurgical procedure where custom contact lenses Dr. Hannah Wilson is an are worn overnight that gently reshape optometrist at RevolutionEYES and Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care the front clear surface of the eye, called in Carmel. She is happy to answer the cornea. When fit properly, Ortho-K can any questions regarding family eliminate the need for glasses or contact vision needs and can be reached at DrWilson@Revolution-EYES.com. lenses during the day all while preventing

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Dr. Jeremy Ciano OD Bi-Focal Contacts

Dr. Katherine Schuetz OD Astigmatism Contacts

Dr. Hannah Wilson OD Daily Disposable Contacts

E T A B E R * 11% G N I H T Y ON EVERGIVING DAY! KS

N ENDS THA

form of an bate* in there for details.

Mail-in Re m an 11% tised items. See sto ver receive fro s you can discount on the ad ing sav the le minus int-of-sa Sale Price, is not a po the Price or. The 11% Rebate* Rebate” is eck Day. “Price After rchandise credit ch anksgiving in-store me rchases

es closed

Th

effect for pu

in Day. anksgiving te* remains R Stor NOVEMBE15 16 11% eReonbaMENARDS.COM on Th MON

TUE

WED THUR

FRI

SAT

13 14 10 11 12 23 20 21 22 17 18 19 30 28 29 24 25 26 27

SUN

ENDS

d Prices Goo

HOMES

®

mad

CLOSED

Now Thru

11/27

eekly flyeror Shop our w at

RE SCAN HE deals!

day’s

to view to

days Only a few an left to get 11% Rebate * ng! on everythi fore Hurry in be ! it’s too late S OUT! DON’T MIS

21

22

November 19, 2024

VIEWS

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

READERS’ VIEWS

Heartbroken for the country Editor, This message is for the non-voters.

Millions of Americans decided to sit this one out. This election hurts and is personal, because you know who Trump is this time around and what another Trump administration would result in. We were warned by his cabinet and his own vice president and you chose to sit it out. You knew he was a rapist, a racist and a felon and you chose to sit it out.

You knew he was childish, mean and vindictive and you chose to sit it out.

You knew he is incapable to lead and would put in unqualified people, making decisions about vaccines and women’s healthcare that will affect your children and grandchildren and you chose to sit it out. You knew he plans to tear apart immigrant families and you chose to sit it out.

On the other hand, you also knew Kamala Harris. You knew she had in-

tegrity, experience and intelligence.

You knew she would help all Americans and reach across the aisle and include Republicans in her cabinet.

You knew she would give tax credits to families, tax the very wealthy, bring down prescription costs and protect Social Security and Medicare.

You knew she wanted to help small businesses and understood science and how global warming is an issue and the urgency to resolve the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. You knew she was kind and empathetic. You knew all of this and more and you decided there wasn’t any need to vote at all.

The result of your inaction and the actions of MAGA will affect you, your family, your community, your country and the world, the same as it will affect the supporters of a flawed, but wonderful candidate, Kamala Harris.

Heather Garrison, Fishers

Maintain integrity of Ritchey Woods Editor, In exasperation, I attempted to accept the detriment of my favorite Hamilton County preserve. I contacted the DNR and IDEM. I contacted the corporation and contractors — even my colleague with Bird Safe Indy hasn’t been able to get ahold of anyone. I guessed it was too late at this point.

That is until I came across your cover story, “Two Decades of Preservation,” on the belovedness and significance of Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers.

Many may not be aware of the development next door: Andretti Motorsports Headquarters.

As a prior naturalist and local Audubon board member, proposed design choices are highly concerning.

Headquarters’ trails are projected to connect to trails on the south end of Ritchey Woods — the end that is not protected by the state.

Against Andretti’s boundary is grassland and a vernal (spring) pond that hosts sensitive invertebrates, amphibians and migratory birds. New pedestrian pathways, atmospheric emissions and runoff will allow an influx of invasive spe-

cies and contaminants.

Like a billion other birds each year, southbound migrants will be disoriented by a multitude of lights and collide with the wall of windows planned for the headquarters’ northern facade. Wildlife communication may be drowned out by noisy, planned events.

Now, at the concurrence of a steel building shell and park media exposure, I want to seriously propose to Andretti several simple actions: • Apply bird-safe glass to windows • Turn off lights during bird migration • Incorporate native plantings along the headquarters’ north boundary as a buffer zone • Eliminate proposed trail connections to the preserve Readers who value our disappearing wildlands should reach out to Andretti as well as organizations like Amos Butler Audubon Society, Indiana Wildlife Federation and Hoosier Environmental Council, promoting these actions to maintain the natural integrity of Ritchey Woods.

Olivia Bautch, Carmel

IT’S TIME FOR YOUR

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WITH OUR REYNOLDS ELITE SERVICE

WITH OUR ELITE SERVICE YOU RECEIVE:

FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY

*

+ FREE REYNOLDS HAT with Completed Service!* + 14 DAY TURN AROUND TIME from Time of Pick up!* + Power Wash Included

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TODAY

CAN HELP YOU AVOID A COSTLY REPAIR LATER.

Walk-Behind Mower ............ $149 $139* Snow Blower ........................ $149 $139* Small-Frame Lawn Tractor.. $448 $349* Large-Frame Lawn Tractor .. $518 $419*

ANY BRAND. ANY MODEL. NO PROBLEM. SCAN QR CODE TO SCHEDULE TODAY or call our service team at: 866-259-8293 *Offer ends 12/31/24. All pricing is subject to an environmental fee and taxes. Any additional work will be approved by the customer before work is performed. Walk-Behind Mower, Snow Blower, Blower/Trimmer and Chainsaw service only qualifies for FREE pick up and delivery when paired with additional mower equipment service. FREE pick up and at-home service available for within 45 miles of any Indiana Reynolds location pending availability. Hat Offer: Limit one hat per household. While supplies last. Free hat after completed service. Hat style may vary by location and is subject to change. 14 Day Turn Around: Turn around is subject to parts availability delays and weather permitting.

Any Brand, Any Model: Some brand service subject to parts availability. For brands other than John Deere, parts availability may delay completion times and pricing. Pick up & Delivery: Pick up and delivery is based on service availability and proximity to Reynolds location. Servicing location could vary.

Small-Frame Zero-Turn ........$448 $349* Mid-Frame Zero-Turn ............$488 $389* Large-Frame Zero-Turn .........$518 $419* Gator Utility Vehicle..............$448 $349* Compact Utility Tractor ........$518 $419* with Mower Deck ........$617 $519*

VIEWS

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

23

24

November 19, 2024

VIEWS

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

A go-getter’s world?

Commentary by Terry Anker

COME BY OUR SHOWROOM Come see what we have to offer! Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you in selecting the right flooring to ensure your satisfaction for years to come.

COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN PERSON! Transform your space with our 24x48 large-format tiles — perfect for fireplaces and primary showers.

17767 Sun Park Dr. Westfield, IN 46074

(317) 542-3886

Scan here to try our room visualizer, get 3 free samples today!

15305 Stony Creek Way Noblesville, IN 46060

(317) 542-3886 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

www.fullcirclefloors.com/flooring-visualizer

Nineteenth-century American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once mused that, “Without ESSAY ambition, one starts nothing.

Without work, one finishes nothing.” He makes a good point. We are far more likely to accomplish something when we set out with a clear objective and apply the effort required to take us there. Whether we imagined ourselves to be college educated or to earn enough to provide a college education for our offspring, a bit of chutzpah and more than a little labor are required to get us there.

Earlier this year, Randstad Consulting, a Dutch human resources firm operating in 39 nations with more than 6,000 employees, released its 2024 Workmonitor report. Among other things, it held that more than 40 percent of Americans would refuse a promotion if offered; more than half are happy to remain in a job with no prospects of mobility; and almost twothirds see their noncareer interests as more important than their contributions at the office.

CFO.com took the data to be a significant shift for traditional U.S. workers and as an ominous horizon for replacing retiring leadership. Moreover, many of those who do work demand limited desk time along with other concessions and accommodations. Much has been said about whether we have enough leisure. Still, are we willing to accommodate a lesser lifestyle in the trade? If we care, do we look to inheritance, handouts, AI or cheap global labor to offset our increasing lack of productivity? Regardless, who will pick up the slack? Employment for those 65 and older has risen from 11 percent in 1987 to 19 percent today, up 42 percent. With the realized promise of a technological solution still out of reach, there seems to be considerable opportunity for those of us with some motivation. Will our ambition start something?

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

RAKING LEAVES IS A DRAG! LEAF IT TO US!

317-525-3885

YARDVARKSLAWNCARE.COM Yardvarks...doing a common thing uncommonly well!

November 19, 2024

LIFESTYLE 1

2

3

4

5

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

6

7

8

9

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20 23

26

27 32

31 35

36

39

40

42

5

28

30

34

4 3 1 7

38

44 48

50

45

46

49 51

52

55

56

59

60

61

62

63

64

Across 1. Pleased 5. “Lonely Boy” singer 9. Jefferson bills 13. Mortgage adjustment, for short 14. Artist Chagall 15. Golf Club of Indiana golf club 16. It may be greased or read 17. Mideast nation 18. Tit for tat, maybe?

19. Pro hockey team that will play in the new Fishers Event Center 22. Burden 23. Brickyard 400 pit stop supply 25. Reacts to glare 28. Radioactive element 31. Victory Field umps’ calls

3 4 4 3 1 2 8 5 2 6

5 2 29

33

57

3

60. Border 61. Prophetic sign 62. Art Deco notable 63. “___ Poets Society” 64. Letters on the back of a Colts jersey Down 1. Org. 2. Meadow 3. CIO partner 4. Lessen 5. Surrounded by 6. Not any 7. Cheez Whiz maker 8. Procurer 9. Like British peers 10. Kind of wit 11. Alley ___ (basketball play) 12. Start for Caps, Cat or cone 20. Convent resident 21. Clear

BATHROOMS REMODELERS REMODELERS REMODELERS

317-848-7634 317-848-7634

317-848-7634 www.centennialremodelers.com

8 3

7

BATHROOMS 3 SEASON PORCH BATHROOMS BATHROOMS

317-848-7634

9 8 6 5

4

58

32. Spots 34. CIA kin 35. Indoor football team that will play in the new Event Center 39. Had wings at Wolfies 40. Take a breather on the Monon Trail 41. Merriment 42. Helicopter parts 44. Civic Theatre stage decor 47. No longer working (Abbr.)

49. Boxing great 50. Pro volleyball team that will play in the new Fishers Event Center 53. Spanish house 55. Spot 56. Texter’s qualifier 59. Dryer fuzz

SINCE 1993 1993 SINCE QUALITY PRODUCTS, SINCE 1993 REMODELERS QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION GUARANTEED! EXPERT INSTALLATION SINCE 1993 GUARANTEED! QUALITYGUARANTEED! PRODUCTS, EXPERT INSTALLATION www.centennialremodelers.com GUARANTEED! www.centennialremodelers.com www.centennialremodelers.com

6 3

41

47

54

12

24

37

43

53

11

21

22 25

10

25

Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

LICENSED LICENSED BONDED BONDED INSURED INSURED

Member Central Indiana Member Central Indiana

Member Central Indiana

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

22. Beginning 24. Not married 25. Up to now 26. Ecuador’s capital 27. Sound of a leaky radiator 29. Palladium seat finder 30. Sailor’s pal 33. New newts 36. Goofed 37. Changed the look of 38. Car starter 43. Fancy 45. Type of meat or laughter 46. Col. Lilly 48. Part of LED 50. “___ It Romantic?”

51. Overexcited 52. Jane Austen novel 53. Cavs, on a Pacers scoreboard

6 Bird Sounds _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 5 Godby Furniture Pieces _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________

4 Fuzzy Things _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 3 Magic ___ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ 2 Kurt Vonnegut Books _________________________ _________________________

1 Marion County Prosecutor ___________________________ 54. Put on WRTV 57. Tailor-made line

58. Half and half Answers on Page 27

PUBLIC NOTICE Hearing on Petition for the Establishment of Geist Reservoir Conservancy District A petition for the establishment of a reservoir conservancy district has been filed (pursuant to Ind. Code § 14-33-24 et seq. and Ind. Code § 14-33-2 et seq.) (the “Petition”) with the Hamilton County Superior Court No. 5.

The name for the proposed district shall be “Geist Reservoir Conservancy District” (the “District”).

Pursuant to Ind. Code § 14-33-1-1, the purposes of the District shall be as follows: (1) developing forests, wildlife areas, parks, and recreational facilities if feasible in connection with beneficial water management, and (2) operation, maintenance, and improvement of works of improvement including, but not limited to, Geist Reservoir.

The District lies within, in whole or in part, Marion County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, the City of Indianapolis, the City of Fishers, the Town of McCordsville, Lawrence Township, Fall Creek Township, and Vernon Township.

The hearing to determine whether the Petition meets the statutory requirements and can therefore be referred to the Natural Resources Commission for further proceedings will be conducted before the Hamilton Superior Court No. 5 at 9:00 A.M. on December 17, 2024. Any interested member of the public may attend.

26

November 19, 2024

Storm Damage • Trimming • Removal • Firewood • Lot Clearing

Current in Fishers

’Se STouRthEsidEe s SERVIC NY N i n ce 1 9 A g E n i v 82 r D Se th

currentinfishers.com

Get your card in front of 133,580 households!

Call Dennis O’Malia @ 317.370.0749 for details

317-474-0834

24-HOUR EMERGENC Y SERVICE

Bucket Truck Service • Spraying • Stump Removal • Topping • Root Feeding

BASEMENT FINISHING • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELING HOME UPDATE PROJECTS We are a small, local, family business and we look forward to helping you with your home project.

317-403-8931 • www.RJECORP.com

Schuyler.Nehrig@infarmbureau.com

Insurance Specialist ROSE ROOFING Storm Damage

ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS

Since 1993

317-848-7634

www.centennialremodelers.com

Member Central Indiana

“JEFF” OF ALL TRADES • PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • TILING, CARPENTRY & MORE! TURN YOUR ‘TO DO’ LIST INTO A ‘TO DONE’ LIST

HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

FREE ESTIMATES

317-797-8181

www.jeffofalltrades.net - Insured & Bonded

Schuyler Nehrig, Agent 1488 E 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 O: (317) 830-4444, ext. 2492 C: (317) 918-9744

Free estimates • Insured • 24 years in business

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Get a quote

Senior Citizen Discount | Insured & Bonded | Free Estimates

$35 OFF

Any job of $250 or more “JEFF” OF ALL TRADES 317-797-8181 Coupon must be presented at time of estimate.

Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 11/30/24.

WE CLEAN: Small Local Business - Servicing Northside Indy 2021-2023 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave Award Winner 2010-2022 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner Fully Insured/Bonded - FREE ESTIMATES • Interior / Exterior • Full Prep / Clean Service • Walls, Trim, Cabinets • Ext Trim, Siding, Brick

wallapainting.com/current 317.995.1212

10% off on projects over $2,000 15% off on projects over $4,000

Licensed, insured & bonded • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling • Custom Decks • Finished Basements • Ceramic Tile • Wood Floors • Doors & Windows • Interior & Exterior Painting • Drywall • Plumbing & Electrical • Roofing and Siding

Gary D. Simpson • Room Additions Office: 317-660-5494 Cell: 317-703-9575 Free Estimates & Satisfaction Guaranteed

FREE Pickup & Delivery

YOUR COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL!

317-650-8888 dan@dansdetail.info

• Power Washing • Decorative & Regular Concrete • Handyman Services

simpsonconstructionservices.com

INTERIOR CLEANING/DETAIL EXTERIOR WASH + WAX • GIFT CERTIFICATES

CLEANING FOR OVER 70 YEARS COIT CLEANS CARPETS COIT CLEANS CARPETS AIR DUCT

%O CLEAN DUCTS FF 0% 4WE 40 OFF

5% OFF

3 • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & GroutExpires Carpet • Air12/3/24 Ducts Upholstery • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation Carpet • Oriental & Area Rugs • Tile & Grout • Air Ducts

Upholstery 483-1166 • Wood Flooring • Water & Mold Remediation (317) • COIT.COM UPHOLSTERY (317) 279-5390 • COIT.COM

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

• Free Estimates • Insured • Family Owned • Referrals Available

CALL 317-397-9389 $40.00 OFF First Cleaning

Contemporary Window Cleaning & More Inc.

WE DO CONTACTLESS EXTERIOR ESTIMATES Jorge Escalante

currentinfishers.com

• Gutter Cleaning • Painting & Staining • Concrete Sealing • Pressure & Soft Washing • Trash Cart Sanitizing

10% OFF

317-397-9389

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

Shayne King 317-508-7117 CWCservices@outlook.com

Jorge Escalante

Jorge Escalante • Interior/Exterior

317-397-9389

317-397-9389 pain hetownred2007@gmail.com 10% OFF

hetownred2007@gmail.com Kitchen Cabinets • Interior/Exterior • pain

• Kitchen Cabinets

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

10% OFF

Classifieds

VISA, MasterCard accepted.

Reach 140,411 homes weekly

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

C&H TREE SERVICE

FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES CALL STEVE 317-932-2115

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE!

CALL TODAY

317-450-1333

GROUNDHOG STUMP REMOVAL

Professional & Economical Remove tree stumps, ugly tree roots, stumps in and around chain link or wood fences. We also remove tree stumps that are protruding up onto sidewalks and around sidewalks. We grind them and/or remove. Please Call & Text at 816-778-4690.

Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

SALE

FREE ESTIMATES CALL 317-491-3491 WILL DO FALL CLEAN UP WILL DO BOBCAT WORK Trim/Remove trees & shrubs Building Demolitions Clean Gutters Trash Removal & Odd Jobs Painting inside or Outdoors Property Clean Outs FULLY INSURED Text or Call Jay 574-398-2135 shidelerjay@gmail.com www.jayspersonalservices.com

With Baker Scott

Beginners thru Advanced All styles Electric-Acoustic-Bass Private Lessons Parent-Child Lessons I teach improvisation for all instruments.

Gift Certificates Available Read my LinkedIn bio/About near Carey Road & 146th • Carmel

910-6990

.com

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE! Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

Order your classified ad or business card ad at youarecurrent.com today!

NOW HIRING

SALE HOLIDAY MART Christmas Items GARAGE–THRIFT-BOUTIQUE

• FALL CLEAN-UP • LEAF REMOVAL • MOWING • FERTILIZING • TEAR OUT/REPLACE

Guitar Lessons

317-

GARAGE SALE

Locally Owned/operated over 43 Years

UNLEASHED SCOOPING

Save your back and your time!

Family/locally owned dog waste scooping service with 16 years of experience. Prices start at $16/week for one visit for up to two dogs. More frequency also available. Email: UnleashedScooping@gmail.com.

Phone 317.764.4777.

For pricing e-mail your ad to classifieds@youarecurrent.com

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

TIRED OF CLEANING YOUR GUTTERS? CALL JIM WEGHORST AT 317-450-1333 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON THE #1 RATED GUTTER PROTECTION SYSTEM

27

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers

Join an exciting and supportive team of personal trainers serving older adults!

Full-time and part-time personal trainer positions available No selling required. Full-time includes generous paid time off, paid prep-time and paid continuing education.

BA/BS 4-year or greater degree in exercise related field required.

If you have a passion for changing the lives of older adults, you will want to be part of our welcoming work environment!

Send resume and cover letter to: employment@motion4lifefitness.com

*Gently Used: Mens & Womens Clothes Med – XXL *Furniture, Dishes, Lace 12780 Old Meridian St. (Inside salon- Rain or Shine) No Early Birds Thursday Nov 21, 9-6 PM Friday Nov 22 9-6 PM Saturday Nov 23rd 9-6 PM

Fall Treasures Await!

Advertise your Fall Garage Sale in Current.

Call Dennis O’Malia at

Order your classified ad or business card ad at youarecurrent.com today!

317-370-0749 for more info.

PUZZLE ANSWERS G L A D R E F I P A L M I O N S Q U I O U T S F I S H A T E R O T O R I N C A S A L I N T E R T E

A M I N D U S N T E R R E D

R E S T Y L E D

N A R Y

K R A F T

A C Q U I S R S E E S F R S T S C D A I G N O A N D G E E A D

T I T E L R E A D S E I G E N L I I T I O N

W O S R O N Y P O S I N G L E

U S H E R

M A T E Y

E M H O M E N A M E

7 6 5 2 4 1 9 8 3

8 9 2 5 3 7 1 4 6

3 4 1 6 8 9 5 2 7

9 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4

2 7 3 4 9 5 6 1 8

1 8 4 3 2 6 7 9 5

5 2 8 1 7 3 4 6 9

4 3 7 9 6 2 8 5 1

6 1 9 8 5 4 3 7 2

Answers to HOOSIER HODGEPODGE: Sounds: CAW, CHEEP, CHIRP, CLUCK, HOOT, TWEET; Pieces: BED, CHAIR, LAMP, SOFA, STOOL; Things: CATERPILLAR, FLEECE, PEACH, PIPE CLEANER; Magic: EYE, KINGDOM, MARKER; Books: JAILBIRD, SLAPSTICK; Prosecutor: RYAN MEARS

28

November 19, 2024

Current in Fishers currentinfishers.com

Tom Roush Mazda Your Local Dealer Since Family owned since 19721972

2020 CX-30

2020 CX

Lifetime powertrain Warranty and 1 year of maintenance included on every new Mazda Lease from $210 a month or 0% Financing Available with 90 Day Payment Deferral.

2024 MAZDA CX-5 Select Lease from $319 per month or choose 2.9% APR for 60 months

2024 MAZDA CX-50 Select or Preferred

Lease from $309 per month or choose 0.9% for 60 months

525 David Brown Dr. Westfield IN 46074

Lease from $248 or 0% Financing Av 90 Day Payment

2024 MAZDA CX-90 Lease from $344 per month or choose 1.9% for 60 months

tomroushmazda.com 317-399-7481

Covid-19 Store Update

Our Sales Departme

Disclaimer, MAZDA CX-5 36 month 10,000 miles per year with $2999 down plus first payment tax and title, MAZDA CX-50 36 month 10,000 miles per year with $2999 down plus first payment tax and title, MAZDA CX-90 36-month lease, 10,000 miles per year with $3999 down plus tax title and doc.

Lease and APR’s subject to credit approval through MFS. See dealer for complete offer details. Lifetime powertrain warranty not available on leased vehicles.

We are closely 1 year of Maintenance includes 2 oil changes and 2 tire rotations. Ends 11/30/2024

practices in