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Lawrence elected officials take oath of office in Jan. 1 ceremony

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com It was standing room-only for the Jan. 1 ceremony marking the day Lawrence elected officials took GOVERNMENT their oaths of office, with family members, friends and supporters packing the Public Assembly Room at Government Center, 9001 E. 59th St. off Post Road.

Ali Brown, representing Lawrence’s District 10 on the Indianapolis City-County Council, emceed the event and gave introductory remarks. She noted that the ceremony marks a historic day.

“There’s a lot of history happening. We are swearing in our first African American Black mayor in all of Marion County and our first here in the City of Lawrence,” she said, referring to Mayor Deb Whitfield. “Lawrence also made history up and down the ballot.

Leatrice Adkisson is our first African American Black (city) clerk. We have also elected our first out, queer councilor, Zach Cramer.

And as I stand here (wearing) white today, I’m excited to tell you, 123 years after women got the right to vote, we have a female majority … on the council.”

White clothing traditionally represents women’s suffrage.

Lawrence Township Judge Kimberly Bacon administered the oath of office to Whitfield, with the new mayor’s family standing behind her for support. Whitfield’s voice trembled with emotion as she swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Indiana. Whitfield then addressed those gathered in the audience.

“It’s the start of a new year in Lawrence with a new administration for our city,” she said. “I would like to take a few minutes of your time today, as I stand here deeply honored, to say thank you, community, for spending your afternoon with us. Words cannot express the overwhelming feeling I have today, standing in front of you as your mayor.”

Newly sworn in City of Lawrence elected officials pose for a selfie at the end of the Jan. 1 ceremony.

From left are Councilor Sherron Freeman, Mayor Deb Whitfield and councilors Liz Masur and Kristie Krone. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Whitfield said she will work hard to represent the entire city, build relationships, bring neighborhoods together and unite the community. She also thanked former Mayor Steve Collier, who did not seek reelection and completed his second term in December.

Whitfield expressed appreciation for the support of friends and family, and of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, who attended the ceremony. She also noted the importance of voting and said that every vote matters.

“I accept this position as mayor with enduring faith,” she said. “Faith that will give this administration courage to step up and step out to bring about incredible opportunities for the future of our city. Faith on days when we get frustrated, dreary and tired. Faith to get up and try again.”

Whitfield challenged individuals to help her new administration to make a difference.

“I cannot do this alone; this will take all of us,” she said. “So, let’s do this together.

My question to you, community, ‘Are you ready?’ I am. I will serve with love and animation. So, welcome to the Whitfield administration. Let’s get to work.”

Immediately after her speech, Whitfield performed her first official duty as mayor — swearing in the new Lawrence Fire Department chief.

Longtime LFD Chief Dino Batalis retired effective Jan. 5. Bob Wallace, who has been deputy chief of administration, will now lead the department.

Earlier in the ceremony, Marion County Superior Court Judge John Chavis administered the oaths of office to each of the council members and new city clerk. The council members in attendance were Tyrrell Giles (D-District 1), Sherron Freeman (D-District 3), Carlos Jennings (D-District 4), Zach Cramer (D-District 5), Kristie Krone (D-District 6), Lisa Chavis (D-at-large), Liz Masur (D-at-large) and Betty Robinson (D-at-large).

Adkisson also is a Democrat.

Rick Wells (D-District 2) wasn’t present for the ceremony.

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Hosted by the City of Fishers in partnership with Vision Event Management and Meijer, the family-friendly race takes participants along Geist Reservoir with water views, tree covered trails, neighborhoods and scenic waterfront bridges.

Ginny Zimmerman is the new culture of health ambassador for the City of Fishers and race director for the Geist Half Marathon Race Series. She stated that she is happy to continue the city’s work establishing the Geist Half Marathon’s popularity.

“Our team is grateful to the community of previous board members, race organizers and past participants who have equipped us with insight to maximize our planning efforts,” she stated. “The course has historically been the right combination of challenging and beautiful, capturing panoramic views of the water along tree-covered trails. With the success of last year’s race under our feet, bringing back the 10K was an easy decision to provide more distance options to participants.”

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Senior guard picks up scoring for ZCHS girls basketball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community High School senior guard Emma Haan has made it her mission to help her team make up for the graduation loss of 2023 Indiana Miss Basketball Laila Hull.

“I think that I’ve made the most improvement in my leadership, as that was one of my major focuses at the beginning of the season, and also my overall scoring mindset,” Haan said. “I think I’ve been more of an offensive threat this season than any other previous season.”

The 5-foot-7 Haan averaged a team-high 14.8 points in the first 16 games for the Eagles (13-3). She averaged 10.4 ppg as a junior, 9.3 as a sophomore and 6.3 as a freshman.

“My role has changed in that I needed to step up and score more this year with some key players graduating,” she said. “It has been an adjustment, especially with defenders keying in on what I like to do, but it has certainly helped me grow as a basketball player.”

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“She is very good with the ball in her hands and has improved on playing without the ball,” Maguire said. “Emma has a high basketball IQ, and this has improved with time and experience.”

Haan has improved her shooting percentage from 40 percent last season to 46 percent so far this season. She said she spends 30 minutes after practice working on her shot.

She said she is working “on getting that

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Zionsville Community High School senior guard Emma Haan is the team’s top scorer. (Photo courtesy of Andy Maguire)

depth and working on pull-ups for when I can’t just spot up and shoot 3s.”

Haan said she has aways led by example.

“As a senior leader this year, I put more of a focus on vocal leadership, helping my teammates by telling them where to go, what to do, but also being encouraging so that we can build a positive culture within our team,” Haan said. “I think that is very important and is going to be crucial as we play in the tournament.”

Maguire said Haan plays hard every day.

“Her range is very good and her ability to hit the 3 in crucial situations makes her a big threat to all of our opponents,” Maguire said. “Emma is also very coachable. She takes constructive criticism or coaching well and she is a pleasure to coach.”

Haan has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Vermont next season.

“It really felt like home when I went out there,” Haan said of Vermont. “I could see myself fitting in with the girls both on and off of the court. They play really hard, share the ball and I felt like it was a system I would fit well in. I also really loved the coaches and culture of the team.”

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Lawrence installs city’s first baby box

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The City of Lawrence Fire Department Station 33 is now home to the city’s first Safe Haven Baby Box. CEREMONY The baby box provides an anonymous way for people to surrender infants.

A baby box blessing ceremony took place Dec. 28 at the fire station at 4450 McCoy St. in Lawrence. LFD Chief Dino Batalis said the baby box project started five years ago and was delayed while the new Station 33 was built.

Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier said the baby box helps care for the most vulnerable in society.

“To be able to have this option — of course you don’t ever want to use it — but the fact that it’s there makes us all feel better about what could or what might happen,” he said.

Helping to celebrate the baby box was Collier’s last official act as mayor. He did not seek reelection and his term ended at the close of 2023. Batalis also is leaving his job — he retired after 35 years.

From left, Lawrence Fire Department Battalion Chief Steve Lizon, Monica Kelsey and firefighter William Jones celebrate the new baby box at Station 33, 4450 McCoy St. (Photo by Edward Redd)

The day also marked the final baby box blessing of 2023.

During the ceremony, Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder Monica Kelsey said eight newborns were surrendered safely in Indiana baby boxes in 2023. She said blessing each box before it’s used is important.

“We know that the next person that’s going to be using it is going to be a mom in crisis,” Kelsey said. “I think that blessing the box before she uses it just kind of goes along with my faith.”

Since 2017, 37 infants have been placed in baby boxes. The baby box in Lawrence is

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the 112th in Indiana and the 191st overall in 15 states.

The day also marked the ninth anniversary of when the last abandoned baby in Indiana was found dead.

Kelsey said that baby was found Dec. 28, 2014. She was named ‘Baby Amelia’ in 2014

by Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name ministry, whose mission is to give dead infants names. Baby Amelia was honored during the ceremony.

Znachko said Baby Amelia’s footprint is imprinted in Safe Haven Boxes’ logo to honor that baby’s legacy.

“We honor (Baby Amelia) every day in this ministry knowing that she’s the last baby in this state that was ever found deceased from abandonment,” Znachko said. “And thanks to Linda for allowing us to honor her every time we bless a box with this footprint.”

Through Indiana’s Safe Haven Law, infants can be given up safely without legal repercussions. Baby boxes allow parents to do that with complete anonymity. Infants can be placed into the box, which triggers an alert to first responders, notifying them that a baby has been placed inside.

Fishers Arts Council annual meeting — The Fishers Arts Council will host its annual meeting from 7-8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Fishers Parks Maker Lab 4 at the Hub & Spoke building, 8100 E. 106th St., Suite 150. The public is welcome to attend this meeting which will review the Fishers Arts Council budget for 2024, elect new officers to join the board and vote on executive committee positions.

Those who wish to attend should notify Fishers Arts Council executive director Les Reinhardt by sending an email to info@ FishersArtsCouncil.org by Jan. 10.

OneZone Eggs & Issues set — OneZone Chamber’s first installment of Eggs & Issues, a monthly morning program dedicated to exploring advocacy topics, is set for 8 a.m. Jan. 12 at The Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St., Carmel.

The January Eggs & Issues will provide an opportunity for business leaders to hear directly from members of the Hamilton County delegation about their priorities, and receive updates from the statehouse. For more, visit onezonechamber.com.

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“That naming partner, in my mind, very Adam Arceneaux, a Carmel resident who appropriately decided they needed to serves as a Center board member and the step back and focus on essential services chair of the naming rights committee, said and focused on keeping their employees this is the right time for the naming rights engaged and employed and we needed to partner search. The committee consists of do the same thing,” said McDermott, who board and community members. agreed not to divulge the company’s name.

“We’ve come through the pandemic Internally, McDermott said the Center stronger than ever,” Arceneaux said. “We’re made the decision to pause the search finding there is a pent-up demand and for a naming rights partner during the appetite for performing arts. We’ve had a pandemic. But now, McDermott said, the number of sellout performances, and the Center has decided to resume it. six resident companies are all doing well.”

“Last year, we had record ticket sales Arceneaux said there is no timetable for and we had some record numbers with our a decision. educational programs and events,” McDer“We’re interacting with different patrons mott said. “The Christkindlmarkt, which to see who might be a good fit for this ophappens on our campus, is going stronger portunity,” he said. “It’s really a long-term than ever.” relationship that we are looking for.”

The Center saw a 45 percent increase Arceneaux said the Center has estabin patrons in 2023, including a 50 percent lished itself with a reputation among perincrease in first-time visitors and a 30 per- formers throughout the nation. cent increase in return visitors.

“It just seems to me like we’re on a “We’re not looking for the highest bidder growth trajectory, which makes the namto put their name on our campus. We’re ing opportunity all the more attractive looking for someone that aligns with our with potential partners,” Arceneaux said. vision, our core values, all of those things,” McDermott said the name has to be McDermott said. something that makes sense for the CenMcDermott said the five core values are ter and the partner. excellency, integrity, inclusion, innovation “It’s got to have a good sound and feel and collaboration. to it, but I say it’s all negotiable,” he said.

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A Q&A with gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers news@currentzionsville.com Brad Chambers, a Republican candidate for Indiana governor, stopped by Current Publishing recently for a disPOLITICS cussion about what led him to run for office. Formerly a two-year appointee as state secretary of commerce and a longtime entrepreneur, Chambers said he has “an ambitious vision” for Indiana, but also recognizes he’s a political Chambers outsider. He is running in the May 7 primary election against veteran Republican politicians Mike Braun, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour.

Prior to his political career, Chambers founded and served as president and CEO of Indianapolis-based Buckingham Companies. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Question: What led you to formally declare your candidacy for governor?

Answer: “I believe in the potential of our state, and I’m comfortable being uncomfortable, getting outside (my) comfort zone. I believe, as a Hoosier entrepreneur, the state has been good to me and I believe in its potential, so I’m willing to step outside my business arena and into the political arena, and I aspire to lead the state into a more dynamic economic future.”

Q: What is a key issue you’ll focused on during your campaign and if you become elected?

A: “Financial security and financial opportunity are fundamental to every family.

Being able to build a good quality of life for every family is, too. Indiana is great, but it can be even better, so that’s important.”

Q: What’s the biggest issue not being discussed thus far?

A: “It’s ever more important to protect Indiana from being infiltrated by (Washington) D.C. Indiana is great and it can be better, but it’s got to continue to function based on Hoosier values. Protecting Indiana from D.C. politics is really important. (That means) we need to grow the economy, and then we can fix education. Our educational system is back-looking, not forward-looking.”

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Late Lawrence North standout remembered for his caring nature

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com To his former Lawrence North High School coach Jack Keefer, Eric Montross was so much more than a great basketball player.

He became a great friend through the years.

“He was very down-to-earth,” Keefer said.

“He was very interested in what you were doing and not what he was doing. He was quite the gentleman.”

Montross, who along with former Indiana University guard Todd Leary helped lead Lawrence North to an IHSAA state title in 1989, died Dec. 17 at age 52 from cancer at his home in Chapel Hill, N.C. “He was a major part of our program and had great years when he was here,” said Keefer, who retired in 2022 after 46 seasons as Lawrence North’s coach. “He was recruited by a who’s who of coaching at that time in the college ranks. He was a McDonald’s All-American, and you can keep going on and on.”

Montross, a 7-foot center who graduated from Lawrence North in 1990, was supposed to return to Indiana in March of 2023 for his Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame induction.

That was the first Keefer learned of his former player’s cancer diagnosis. Keefer accepted the honor on Montross’ behalf.

Montross played for legendary coach Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina before playing in the NBA. He was the starting center on the Tar Heels’ national championship team in 1993.

A first-round draft pick of the Boston Celtics, Montross averaged 4.5 points and 4.6 rebounds while playing for six teams in eight seasons in the NBA. Near the end of his NBA career, Keefer said Montross talked about becoming an attorney or an assistant coach at North Carolina. But Keefer reminded him he retired from the NBA to spend more time with his family.

“I said, ‘I know you want to tackle a new project but be careful what you tackle, you’re going to be busier,’” Keefer said.

Montross found his niche. He served as the analyst on the Tar Heel Sports Network for 18 seasons, with the 2022-23 season being his final one. He also served as senior major gifts director at the Rams Club, the

Eric Montross, center, back row, with the Lawrence North Wildcats after their 1989 state championship win. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

fundraising arm of the Tar Heels’ athletic department.

Derwin Webb, who graduated from Lawrence North in 1988, played with Montross for one season. Montross had played his freshman year at Park Tudor before transferring.

“We stayed in touch while we were in school and a little bit after we got out,” said Webb, who played at the University of Louisville. “Then we lost touch with one another.”

Webb, who serves as a judge in Jefferson County Family Court 10th Division in Kentucky, was contacted by Montross’ father, Scott, for information on a case.

Scott passed along Eric’s contact so the two could catch up. Webb and Eric Montross played phone tag but never connected despite efforts.

“It’s one of those things where you say we’ll catch up eventually, but I was completely devastated when he passed away because the catching up never actually hap-

Eric Montross, right, played basketball for the University of North Carolina and was the starting center on the Tar Heels’ national championship team in 1993.

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pened,” Webb said.

Webb said he always enjoyed being around Montross.

“The image in the community and public was who he was,” Webb said. “It was not made up. Eric was one of the best guys I’ve ever been around. He cared about people.”

ON THE COVER: Eric Montross calls a game for the University of North Carolina. The former Lawrence North basketball star died Dec. 17 from cancer. (Photo courtesy of UNC Athletics)

MEETING IN MAUI Former Lawrence North teammate Todd Leary reconnected with Eric Montross when Indiana University and North Carolina played basketball in the Maui Invitational in 2008. Leary was then a radio analyst of his alma mater IU and Montross was on North Carolina’s radio broadcasts.

“We stumbled across each other on the beach,” Leary said.

They shared stories about their families.

The two had been key members of the 1989 state championship team when Leary was a senior.

“Eric and I had a mutual respect for our leadership, which coach (Jack) Keefer instilled in us,” Leary said. “We felt we were co-leaders of our team. I always (jokingly) gave him a hard time that they couldn’t

win without me because they didn’t win the state his senior year.”

Leary said the memories of winning a state title are something they always shared.

“A person like him is obviously who you build your team around,” Leary said. “It’s much easier for me to admit at 53 years old that Eric was truly the centerpiece of our team. As a cocky 17-year-old, I would say, ‘I averaged more points than he did, I’m more important than him.’ Obviously, I watch a lot of basketball now and analyze closely, and I see now that Eric was the center point of our team and I was able to do a lot of things I did because other teams had to focus on him. The fun thing I remember is how close we all became in

our basketball family, and that included my dad and Eric’s dad.”

Leary said they accomplished the goal of winning the state title together.

“We put everything into it,” he said.

“That was all we talked about and thought about. We were about basketball 24/7.”

In the last several years, Leary said he and Montross connected by text. They texted more after Montross’ cancer diagnosis was revealed in 2023.

“At this point in my life, there are so many things I want to accomplish, and I know Eric felt that way, too,” Leary said.

“To not have that opportunity to do those things is what really makes it hurt. Eric was a good person, and the world is not a better place without Eric in it.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jammin’ on Everything is true to its band name.

“We all have very different MUSIC music tastes, whether that’s classic rock, funk or modern pop,” said lead vocalist Spenser Johns, a 2023 Westfield High School graduate.

“The beauty of music is that there isn’t a specific mold. We can play whatever we want, however we want. We are also all very young, and I know, for me, I listen to completely different music than I did a year ago. Our styles and interests are constantly evolving, and we often bring those new interests to the band, which allows for us to have a wider repertoire of music.

“We have even begun to work on some of my original songs that I have written, which I am very excited about.”

Johns, an IUPUI freshman, is joined by two WHS students, sophomore Conlin Doran and senior Noah Flynn. Doran plays bass guitar. Flynn, who also sings and Noblesville High School sophomore Roman Blount, are the lead guitarists. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School freshman Julian Lenard, from Carmel, is the drummer.

The band originally formed in 2021 at Carmel Music Academy as a super band.

“We went through a few members and eventually our group was put together in early 2022 as the All Star Band,” said Johns, who was the CarmelFest Has Talent 17-and-older winner in 2023. “We did numerous performances with Carmel Music Academy at the concert series in Clay Terrace and Westfield Rock The Block.”

The band’s first performance separate from the academy was Dec. 9 at Carmel Holiday PorchFest. The group has been invited to the Carmel PorchFest Sept. 15 and plans to start booking performances.

“What I like about the sound we make together is that it feels authentic,” Johns said. “Especially when we play songs like ‘Say It Ain’t So’ and ‘I Will Survive,’ you can

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hear that we are just kids who really enjoy music and play together because we love to. We also all have musical minds and can add our own touch to songs, whether that’s singing notes differently, adding in new guitar riffs or completely transforming the genre of a song.”

Doran has played the bass for almost six years and takes lessons from John Gunnell, also known as Jon. E. Gee, a bass player for John Mellencamp and owner of Carmel Music Academy.

“Everyone is a very talented musician, so it makes it easy to play together,” Doran said. “I enjoy playing all genres, but I really like playing classic rock, crowd pleasers, and bass slapping is fun.”

Lenard said he likes the flexibility of the group.

“For example, when we play an already-written song, we can sometimes adjust my specific drum part or cut out an unnecessarily long chorus,” Lenard said.

“When we write our own music, it’s all up to us. We get to add or drop anything we want.”

Lenard said the group is getting better and evolving the more it plays together.

“As we play and practice and learn and grow, we change,” Lenard said. “We all naturally grow up and get a better understanding of music, but we also improve a lot with each practice. Although we practice on our time, when we come

together once a week, we get to practice and see what the music sounds like with everyone playing at once versus one of us playing to the track at home.”

Lenard said he loves the variety.

“If a member of the band wants to play a song or write an original, they just have to bring up the idea of playing the song or present their base idea for the original, and then we have a new song to play,” Lenard said. “Plus, we can do any genre and combine it with other genres. For instance, we can write our own song that’s more classic rock and then play a heavy metal song, followed up by some alternative rock. Maybe we wouldn’t do it in that order, but you can find vastly different song types in one setlist.”

Blount previously played in a four-piece band, which included Doran and Lenard.

Blount said the band’s sound is much fuller with the five members.

Blount especially enjoys playing The Eagles’ “Hotel California.”

“We are going to have to search around ourselves and find someone who wants to let us play for them,” Blount said. “I hope to have a lot of gigs over the summer. PorchFest was fun. It was a new experience, having to set up our new equipment because we never did that because we always used the Academy’s equipment, so it was a learning curve.”

Cocktails, Comedy and Costumes, a fundraiser for Actors Theatre of Indiana, is set for Jan. 26 at BASH, 1235 Keystone Way, Carmel. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by a cocktail party at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the dinner and show are $150. The cost Fitzgerald for a table of 10 is $1,000.

Allied Solutions is a corporate sponsor of the event. Attire is listed as spiffy casual.

Judy Fitzgerald serves as ATI artistic director.

Patrons can enjoy the nostalgia of past performances with favorite costumes modeled by some of Carmel’s most well-known personalities.

In addition, attendees sip crafted cocktails from a cash bar while viewing the silent auction.

The evening is designed to feature theatrical memories, comedy and a vibrant display of costumes.

For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/cocktails-comedy-costumes-tickets-779019396987.

For more, visit facebook.com/ActorsTheatreofIndiana or atistage.org.

‘MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Menopause, the Musical” through Feb. 4 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Feinstein’s presents Don Farrell’s “Because of You… A Tribute to Tony Bennett” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

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local organizations. The most the group had distributed in one year previously was $80,000.

Bruce Kidd has a dual purpose for Con“We have built a very nice base of supcerts for a Cause. porters, but at each concert (200 guests), The Carmwe will have 30 to 40 percent regFUNDRAISERS el resident ulars and the balance being new wants to raise guests,” Kidd said. money for nonprofits but also The Feb. 10 concert will support wants to provide exposure for a Teenworks, an innovative program variety of performing artists to the that provides at-risk teens with Indianapolis area. summer jobs and mentoring to “I love meeting these talented prepare for life after high school.

McDermott artists from all over the U.S.,” said The May 11 concert will feature Kidd, co-founder and president of three national recording artists: Concerts for a Cause. “I have great admira- Dan Navarro, Alice Peacock and Jesse Lynn tion for singer-songwriters who can move Madera. The concert will benefit Outside our emotions with their words and music.

The Box, which provides support and serLive music performed well is magic.” vices to adults living with developmental The series will open with a return visit challenges.

by Michael McDermott, who is back by The Michigan Rattlers, a folk-rock band, popular demand. McDermott will open the will perform Aug. 17. It will benefit Same concert series Feb. 10 at the Indianapolis As U, a program that provides education, Art Center, the venue for all four 2024 social interactions and support for young concerts. adults with developmental disabilities.

“Michael McDermott played for us two Singer-songwriter Paul Thorn will close years ago, and so many people told me the season with a Nov. 9 concert. Donahow great he was that I wanted to have tions will support Seeds of Caring, which him back to kick off 2024,” Kidd said. empowers children to use their time and Kidd said all the nonprofits are new this talents to help create a better community year, and this is the eighth year for the with their hearts and hands. series. Kidd said the series received record For more, visit indyconcertsforacause.org. donations of more than $140,000 for four

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Mocktails get January spotlight Commentary by Mark LaFay As January kicks in, a growing number of Americans are embracing “Dry January,” a monthlong break from alcoRECIPE hol, yours truly included.

Around our house during this time, mocktails tend to take center stage. These nonalcoholic concoctions provide a way to enjoy a drink without compromising on taste or creativity.

Here is a simple mocktail recipe to try: SPARKLING CITRUS MINT MOCKTAIL Ingredients: 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons simple syrup (adjust to taste), Club soda or sparkling water, Fresh mint leaves for garnish, Ice cubes Instructions: • Mix orange juice, grapefruit juice, lime

juice and simple syrup in a shaker.

• Pour the mixture over ice in glasses.

• Top up with club soda or sparkling water.

• Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of citrus.

These mocktails offer a flavorful way to embrace Dry January, proving that skipping alcohol doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. Whether it’s a citrusy blend or a fruity mix, mocktails encourage exploring new flavors while sticking to an alcohol-free month.

Here’s to the New Year and the fresh start.

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