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Meet the District 29 Republican candidates

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Republicans Laura Alerding and Alaina Shonkwiler are running for the District 29 Indiana ELECTION House of Representatives seat nomination.

Incumbent Chuck Goodrich is not seeking reelection for the District 29 seat but is running for the District Alerding 5 seat.

The primary election is May 7. Early voting begins April 9.

Alerding and Shonkwiler answered the following questions from Current.

Why do you want to run for this office?

ALERDING: I want to be elected as state representative for District 29 to improve academic achievement in K-12, provide property tax solutions for fixed income residents, advocate for workforce development/business issues, tackle health care concerns with a focus on mental health and protect children from inappropriate content in public library books.

SHONKWILER: I’ve built my life in service to strengthen my community and communities across Indiana alongside strong leaders and passionate residents. I’m running because our families deserve elected officials who share their values and will be a staunch advocate for taxpayers. My goal is to propel Indiana to a prosperous future by fostering unity among Hoosiers and creating a state my children, and yours, choose to stay, engage and thrive.

What sets you apart from your opponents?

ALERDING: Two words: experience and courage. I am the only candidate who has a track record of standing up for our community’s conservative values despite attacks and public pressure from liberal activists and special interests. As an elected member of the Noblesville School Board of Trustees, I have a greater perspective on education and the effect in our community.

SHONKWILER: My Noblesville roots run deep. I am an NHS alumni, married to an Army veteran and Noblesville police officer and raising two teenagers that attend Noblesville Schools. My family’s ties to Noblesville span generations; we’ve called my childhood home ours for six years. I am dedicated to this community and shaped by its values.

I’m a conservative committed to uniting people for a better Indiana — making District 29

the best it can be.

What top three issues is your campaign focused on?

ALERDING: There are several issues that interest me, but for this question I’d say increasing academic achievement, property tax relief for fixed income residents and health care costs with a focus on mental health.

SHONKWILER: Education: addressing the critical struggle of 1 in 5 third gradShonkwiler ers with reading proficiency. I advocate for leveling up all educational institutions for Indiana’s future. Workforce Development: fostering partnerships between education providers and employers for high-demand jobs. Public Safety: prioritize resources, training and investment in the brave firefighters, police officers, EMS and dispatchers who ensure the safety of our communities.

Rising assessed values are quickly increasing property tax bills, making it more unaffordable to move here (or stay here).

How do you plan to address this?

ALERDING: During my campaign, I have talked with homeowners living on a fixed income that cannot afford to live in their homes that they have paid off. One solution is to use the previous tax amount they budgeted for prior to the higher assessed value.

Residents 65 and older deserve to live in their homes at a reduced property tax.

SHONKWILER: Market-driven forces created the increase in values, which contributed to the higher property tax payments in 2023.

Equipping Hoosier taxpayers with tools like the Homestead exemption they qualify for, and supporting provisions to prevent property taxes from growing too fast will help alleviate the financial hit for our neighbors.

I would also support homeowner boards in establishing policies within their homeowner associations relating to property care and management.

Health care costs continue to rise sharply in Indiana. How would you propose reining them in?

ALERDING: Indiana has higher costs compared to many other states. We can do better to be more cost conscious, including further transparency and more competition. As a result of my school board position, I have learned the need for more mental health care services. The 2023 legislature addressed some of this, but we need more cost-effective mental health solutions.

SHONKWILER: I will support policies that

increase pricing transparency and enhance consumer choices. Improving those two aspects of our health care system will drive greater competition and lower healthcare costs for all Hoosiers. Patients are absorbing high costs for health care services, which leads to avoiding receiving care due to this burden. We must alleviate the high costs and increase access to affordable care options.

Half of the state’s budget pays for education, and we’re seeing the impact of learning loss suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic in student assessment scores and anecdotally. How can the legislature address this issue without increasing education funding?

ALERDING: This legislative session calls for improved scores in IREAD since proficiency in reading is a key component to all learning.

This new approach to reading/testing is proposed to begin in the second grade instead of third grade. Extra teaching/remediation instruction will be available during summer school which is currently budgeted for.

SHONKWILER: Facing learning loss and assessment scores, addressing the issue doesn’t necessarily demand increased education funding. Recognizing the 12-year journey through K-12, we need stability in metrics and a strategic reallocation of resources from ineffective programs. Prioritizing support for educators, both in our public, private and charter systems, is crucial. These professionals are essential in successfully elevating reading comprehension levels for our students.

We live in an increasingly polarized and politically divided state and nation. How will you work to lead and better all Hoosiers, regardless of whether they support you or not?

ALERDING: My purview is to aim for solutions we can all live with. By communicating respectfully, I believe we can find common ground. Misunderstandings take place, so listening with a calm demeanor is essential in communicating. There are some that seek to disrupt and divide us, but I believe a sincere discussion of people in good faith will yield positive results.

SHONKWILER: Acknowledging the local impact of politics, my economic development experience highlighted the balance of managing a growing city and preserving community values. Elected leaders must address state-level concerns like education and health care, along with local issues such as property taxes. Committed to fostering unity, I adhere to the public process, dedicated to the betterment of all Hoosiers in District 29.

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DISPATCHES Hamilton County Tourism announces grant recipients — Hamilton County Tourism has given $95,000 in grants to more than 30 Hamilton County nonprofit organizations in the Hamilton County Tourism’s 2024 Tourism Gives program. The program gives grants to tourism-related organizations in the county.

The program was launched in 2006 and has provided more than $15 million in grants and special project support. Each grant in 2024 centered around the planet, prosperity, people or place. Noblesville grant recipients include: • Noblesville Cultural Arts District • The Nickel Plate District • SERVE Noblesville • Noblesville Main Street • Hamilton County Artist Association • Noblesville Creates • Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) • Noblesville Preservation Alliance • Noblesville Parks • Lights Over Morse • Indiana Peony Festival • Noblesville Porchfest • Hamilton County Parks Breathe Easy visits Statehouse – Staff members from Breathe Easy Hamilton County participated in Public Health Day, a platform for stakeholders to converge, share insights, and address critical issues in the realm of public health at the Indiana Statehouse Feb. 22. The day included a speech by Gov. Eric Holcomb, setting the tone for discussions centered around enhancing public health policies and initiatives. Breathe Easy staff used the opportunity to advocate for vital measures aimed at curbing tobacco use among the youth, with discussions that revolved around the urgency of implementing higher cigarette taxes and reinforcing regulations on vaping products to mitigate the growing public health concerns associated with these practices. Breathe Easy Hamilton County is a public health agency sponsored by the Good Samaritan Network and funded through the Indiana Department of Health Tobacco Prevention Cessation.

Kindergarten enrollment opens — Noblesville Schools kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open until May 10.

Children must be at least five years old on or before Aug. 1. Children who will be five after Aug. 1 but on or before Oct. 1 can be considered for early entrance. Technology support and interpreter services are available by appointment. For more, visit noblesvilleschools. org or call 317-773-3171.

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Northpoint II is a commercial/industrial development proposed for 180-acres of land north of Ind. 38 and east of Anthony Road. (Image courtesy of City of Westfield)

Northpoint II discussion continued to April

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com Further consideration for the Northpoint II planned unit deDEVELOPMENT velopment is on hold until April, as city staff and a task force of area residents continue talks.

The proposed 180-acre NorthPoint II commercial/industrial development north of Ind. 38 and east of Anthony Road is being developed by Holladay Construction Group development. The project was shelved by the Westfield City Council in 2022 after an unfavorable recommendation from the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission but returned for consideration in February. NorthPoint is proposing to expand the existing Commerce Park south of Ind. 38.

Neighbors to the property have objected to the expansion, but Mayor Scott Willis has been working with those residents to come up with a plan amenable to everyone, including adding a 10-acre tree-line buffer between the development and Anthony Road.

A task force made up of residents adjacent to the development along Anthony Road in Westfield and Hinkle Road in Noblesville was also formed.

During a public hearing before the Advisory Plan Commission on March 4, residents said they want the development to be built responsibly, with those existing homes in mind.

“We just want it to appeal to the senses.

We don’t want to see it, we don’t want to smell it, we don’t want to hear it, we don’t want to taste it,” said James Hogan, representing neighbors in Hinkle Creek Estates in Noblesville.

The APC will continue discussions at its April 1 meeting.

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Meet the Hamilton County treasurer candidates

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Republicans Susan Byer, the incumbent, and Robert Bragg are running for Hamilton County ELECTION treasurer.

The primary election is May 7.

Early voting begins April 9.

The candidates answered the following questions from Current.

Byer Why do you want to run for this office?

BYER: To continue the positive changes I have made within the office for the public and my team.

BRAGG: I believe we can improve our rate of return on dollars invested for future use, cut expenses and improve customer experience. I believe I have the ability to achieve these results. I come from an athletic background where the focus is always on achievement, and we need that in our government.

What sets you apart from your opponent?

BYER: Experience. I’ve been with the treasurer’s office for 18 years working and learning from the bottom up. I’m young enough to learn and incorporate new technology within our workflow with the maturity and experience to see how the changes will affect it.

BRAGG: I am running against the incumbent. She will emphasize experience and I will emphasize performance. Hamilton County reported a return on invested funds of 3.95 percent in 2023 and 0.99 percent in 2022. We must do better in the current investment environment. A 0.1 percent annual improvement nets over $300,000 a year. I worked for Hamilton County for 30 years and have experience outside the treasurer’s office.

What top three issues is your campaign focused on?

BYER: Safety, liquidity and return. It is the treasurer’s responsibility to keep the county’s funds, safe liquid and to earn the highest return possible.

BRAGG: Improving the return on the significant taxpayer dollars invested for future use, reducing office cost by adopting electronic delivery of property taxes for all who are willing to do so, which will

likely reduce postage fees by over $50,000 a year, and reviewing all office policies to ensure more efficient operation and better customer service.

What is the greatest challenge facing the county? How do you plan to address it?

BYER: The county is growing rapidly. I plan to continue to provide excellent customer service to all of our residents.

BRAGG: I believe the Bragg greatest challenge is population growth and improving the infrastructure to accommodate this growth.

Funding this growth requires better returns on our investments now while the environment is ideal. Like every department, the treasurer’s office must minimize costs to get the best value for taxpayers’ money.

Rising assessed values are quickly increasing property tax bills, making it more unaffordable to move here (or stay here). How do you plan to address this?

BYER: Statutorily, the treasurer has no control over assessed values and property tax rates. I can help our taxpayers by directing them to the assessor for questions and appeals, and the auditor for filing deductions.

BRAGG: It is a matter of supply and demand. Assessed values are rising because Hamilton County is a very desirable place to live (demand) and the supply of housing is limited. Every government office must keep costs as low as possible to reduce the property tax rate. A reduced rate can offset the rise in assessed value.

We live in an increasingly polarized and politically divided state and nation.

How will you work to lead and better all Hoosiers — regardless of whether they support you or not?

BYER: As treasurer, I follow state statute for all decisions made in my office. I am here to perform my duties as investment officer and not to promote political agendas.

BRAGG: The treasurer’s office works for all taxpayers, regardless of political affiliation. All citizens of Hamilton County have a right to receive the best possible customer experience from their government employees.

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Noblesville firefighters recognized at annual banquet news@currentnoblesville.com Members of the Noblesville Fire Department, Mayor Chris Jenson, Deputy Mayor Matt Light, Public Safety AWARDS Director Chad Knecht, members of the City Council and others gathered March 9 for the 12th annual Noblesville Fire Fighters Awards and Recognition Banquet.

The following individuals were recognized for their service: • Letters of Commendation: Deputy Fire Marshall Brian Lott, Lt. Josh Small, FF Cort Christy • Unit Citations: FF Joe Bertka, FF/Paramedic Ryan Haboush, Eng/Paramedic Chad Hatfield, EDO Nate Smith, Lt./ Paramedic Eric Harris, Eng. Dave Holloway, FF Shawn McRae, FF/Paramedic Pat Perry, FF Lars Werner, Lt. Mike Durall, Eng./Paramedic Caleb Nicley, FF Zach Knutson, FF David Burkhalter, FF/ Paramedic Ben Isaacs, FF Harrison Collins, Lt. Eric Giegerich, Eng./Paramedic

Hamilton County Professional Firefighters Local 4416 President Jim Butts present awards at the banquet. (Photo courtesy of Jim Butts)

Ben Asbury, Cpt. Tanner Howard, FF/ Paramedic Brittany Bolden, FF Ryan Rector, Eng. Ray Bramble, FF Skyler Finnerty and Cpt. Brett Etherington • Excellence in Training: Lt. Eric Giegerich • EMS Provider of the Year: FF/Paramedic Alex Casselman • Fire Fighter of the Year: FF David Burkhalter • Officer of the Year: Division Chief Joe Scheumann • The Chief Kenneth L. Gilliam Leadership Award: EMS Duty Officer Nate Smith

Hamilton County judges appoint new magistrate news@noblesvillecurrent.com Hamilton County’s newest magistrate, Christopher J. Evans, was honored with a robing ceremony GOVERNMENT March 7.

According to Hamilton County Media Relations Liaison Tammy Sanders, Evans was chosen to fill the seat of Judge Andrew Bloch, who was recently appointed to the Hamilton County Circuit Court bench by Gov. Eric Holcomb.

Evans, a graduate of Noblesville High School, has been an attorney for more than 15 years, most recently as a partner at Dollard Evans Whalin LLP. “I am deeply honored to have been appointed as a magistrate in the Circuit and Superior Courts,” Evans stated. “I am eager to serve the community that has been my home for so many years and look forward to ensuring a fair process for all who come before the court.”

Sanders said Magistrates “have duties like judges but are not elected officials.”

Our Name Says It All Magistrate Christopher J. Evans, left, are sworn in by Circuit Court Judge Andrew R. Bloch, right. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Sanders)

“The Hamilton County Judiciary is excited to welcome Chris to the bench,” Superior Court 6 Judge Stephenie K. Gookins stated.

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GOP governor candidates take to the debate stage

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Six candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor espoused strong conservative values POLITICS during a March 11 debate at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The primary election is May 7, with early in-person voting starting on April 9.

An audience of more than 500 listened to about 90 minutes of questions and answers with candidates Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour.

The first question from moderator Ann Marie Shambaugh, managing editor of Current in Carmel, focused on citizen-led ballot initiatives, which are not allowed in the Indiana Constitution.

“In some states, ballot initiatives or referendums allow citizens to create law by direct vote, such as Ohio, where last year voters legalized recreational marijuana and ensured access to abortion,” Shambaugh said. “What is your position on citizen ballot initiatives, and if elected governor, would you support introducing them in Indiana? If not, why do you believe citizens should not have direct oversight on such issues?”

For the most part, the candidates agreed that the existing system is best for Indiana.

Hill said ballot initiatives work in other states, but not Indiana. He said initiatives tend to be led by emotions, rather than rational debate and he doesn’t support provisions for citizen initiatives.

Crouch, who is the lieutenant governor in Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration, said elected representatives make the decisions in Indiana and she supports that process.

However, she said, if the General Assembly approved a ballot initiative bill and it came

From left, Eric Doden, Brad Chambers, Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Susan Crouch, Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour participate in the first Gubernatorial debate ahead of the 2024 primary election. (Photo by Adam Seif)

to her as governor to sign, she would support it.

Braun, Chambers and Doden said they, too, would consider approving an initiative bill passed by the Legislature.

However, Braun — who is completing his first term as a U.S. senator — said he would be concerned about outside money influencing the vote for ballot initiatives; Chambers stressed the need for a governor to get to know the state’s “customers” — the citizens; and Doden said he prefers Indiana’s representative form of government.

Reitenour, a political newcomer who said that God called her to run for governor, said that when government operates the way it should, there’s no need for citizen initiatives, but when there’s government overreach, she could see where it could be necessary.

Another question focused on improving

education. Crouch said she wants to create a “cradle to career” program that focuses on the basics and provides career training opportunities.

“Increasingly, we need to be sure that our schools are teaching our children how to think not what to think,” she said, “We need to protect our most precious resource, which is our children, from indoctrination and manipulation.”

Braun said public education makes up half the state’s budget, and if the state isn’t getting that right, something isn’t working the way it should. He also touted getting back to the basics and providing training in the trades.

Chambers, who founded an Indianapolis-based real estate firm, said nothing is more important to the future than education.

“We have too much money going into administration, too much money going into buildings and not enough money going into teacher salaries,” he said, adding that he has a plan to modernize the state’s education system.

Doden, who led the state’s Economic Development Corp. under then-Gov Mike Pence, said the state has a constitutional and moral obligation to educate children. He touted vouchers, and said competition with private schools for state dollars will improve public schools. Doden also promoted his teacher-investment program to address teacher shortages, especially in Indiana’s rural areas.

Reitenour has chosen Paige Miller of

Carmel to be her Secretary of Education, and said their plan includes going back to core academics, bringing in representatives from the private sector to mentor kids, and requiring apprenticeships for all graduating seniors. She said that while she prayed, she heard “education” in her heart.

“Why? Because that is where the enemy is aiming,” she said. “He’s aiming for our children.”

Hill, a former Indiana attorney general who served from 2017 to 2021, said the Holcomb administration, which he noted includes Crouch, shut down schools during Covid. He blamed that for poor test scores now. Along with the other candidates, he said he wants the schools to get back to basics, adding that he would streamline the state Department of Education.

The candidates also discussed state laws that preempt local ordinances — such as a recent bill that rolled back some municipal regulations around commercial dog breeding. They all said they preferred local control and bottom-up government, rather than top-down, although there was some spirited disagreement over the need for LEAP — a state economic development project in Boone County — with Chambers vigorously defending it.

The candidates also all supported a recent bill that limits a governor’s emergency powers.

To watch the entire 90-minute debate, visit youarecurrent. com/2024republicandebate.

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ISP warns of phone scam news@youarecurrent.com The Indiana State Police is warning residents of a new phone scam disguised as a call from state police SCAM ALERT headquarters.

ISP has fielded reports from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam with the caller ID showing “Indiana State Police” with the phone number 317-232-8248.

According to a news release from ISP,

the scammer identifies themself as an Indiana State Police Trooper and tells the recipient that their identity has been compromised or stolen, asking for verification of personal information.

“The ISP does not cold call people and ask for personal or financial information and would like to remind all citizens that phone scammers are persuasive, convincing, and technically savvy. Scammers will often play on your emotions and fears in order to get your personal information and

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Residents are reminded to ignore unsolicited calls, and report potential scams as soon as possible to local law enforcement.

Residents should also alert their banking institution if they provided financial information to an unsolicited caller.

Indiana residents are reminded to never give out personal information, including date of birth, Social Security number, or bank/credit card numbers.

HCLA announces dean – Hamilton County Leadership Academy has selected Megan Wiles, a member of the Noblesville City Council, as the dean for the Class of 2025. The dean plays an integral role in creating the class culture and connectivity and provides meaningful insight and expertise throughout the HCLA class experience. Applications for the HCLA Class of 2025 are open until April 8. The cohort will be announced in June. Learn more at HCLA.net.

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ZCHS senior wrestler caps special prep athletic career

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community High School senior wrestler Luke Penola had some special moments in his wrestling career.

“Luke is one of the best to ever wear a Zionsville singlet,” Eagles coach Doug Welch said. “He’s the fifth multiple-time state-place winner in the history of Penola Zionsville wrestling.”

Penola, who finished his career with a 11323 record, had IHSAA state finals finishes of third in 2023 and seventh this year, both in the 190-pound weight class. He then capped it off by winning the Mental Attitude Award, given to a senior wrestler at the state finals.

“Luke’s exceptional leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to both athletics and the community make him truly deserving of this honor,” Penola said. “His commitment to excellence is inspirational, and we are incredibly proud to have him as part of our school.”

Penola was surprised when the Mental Attitude Award was announced.

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Favorite athlete: Zaire Franklin Favorite movie: “The Dark Knight” Favorite subject: Math Favorite genre of music: Christian music “Once we had got to the tournament and started wrestling, I forgot about the award, so when it was announced at the end, it definitely surprised me,” he said. “I didn’t have the finish I wanted for my wrestling on the mat, but that award was a very cool way to end my career.”

Penola added winning the Al Smith Invitational as another cool achievement.

“But I’d say a lot of the best times have been with my coaches and teammates in

Zionsville Community High School senior Luke Penola wrestles against Evansville Mater Dei’s Caden Thacker. (Photo courtesy of Luke Penola)

practice, getting food together after a match, or at big tournaments like the Al Smith where we stay overnight,” Penola said.

Penola said a big improvement he has made, especially these last two years, has been with his mindset.

“Wrestling is obviously a very physical

sport, but the mental side is a huge part,” he said. “Working with my coaches, I’ve been able to wrestle much more confidently these past two years, trusting in my training and offseason work I’ve put in. When I’ve done that and focused just on wrestling hard, not on the result, I wrestled my best.”

Penola started wrestling at age 8 and began playing football at age 11. A three-year starter for the Eagles, he played inside and outside linebacker.

In the fall, he will play football at Hillsdale (Mich.) College, an NCAA Division II school.

“I prayed, talked to my family, talked to coaches and just felt that playing football was the best thing for me and would help me with my plans after college,” said Penola, who plans to major in math and minor in statistics. “I had a brother play at Hillsdale and have a sister (Lizzie) there right now, so I knew the school and program pretty well.

I felt that it fit my values well, gave me a chance to compete at a high level in football and had great academics. Overall, I felt it was the best fit for me and gave me a chance to keep growing into who I want to be.”

His brother, Scotty, graduated from ZCHS in 2013 before playing at Hillsdale.

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Woolly Yak Ranch & Winery will celebrated its grand-opening next month in Arcadia. (Photo by Mary Farucci)

‘YAK’-ING IT UP Noblesville family opens unique ranch and winery business

By Mary Farucci news@currentnoblesville.com Noblesville residents Chris and Cathy Lammer and their 16-year-old twin sons, Zachary and Jacob, enjoy “the simple life,” as they call it.

Self-described first-generation farmers, the family came up with a unique business combining yaks and wine — called Woolly Yak Ranch & Winery — that will celebrate its grand opening next month in Arcadia. The idea for the yak piece of the business was inspired, in part, by their love of animals.

“They’re really like big puppy dogs,” Chris said.

“I started Googling ‘cool animals,’ and one thing led to another,” Cathy said.

Yaks are a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found in several regions of South Asia.

“They’re a lot of fun,” Chris said. “They’re interesting animals, but they do have personalities like cats and dogs. They’re fun to watch. They’ll frolick a lot. They’re very versatile animals and they’re a little exotic here in the Midwest. Most of the herds are out West.”

The Lammers purchased their first three yaks from a Mennonite family in northern Indiana. The family owned a yak farm and provided the Lammers instructions on how to care for them and raise them. They now have 10 yaks in their herd and expect to have an 11th by the end of the month.

Besides yaks, the Lammers own several Babydoll Southdown sheep, Kunekune pigs, which are native to New Zealand, and purple martin birds. The family-friendly farm

“(Jacob) currently gets ABA (applied behavioral analysis) full time, and once we get the animals up in Arcadia, which is going to be this month, they (behavioral analysts) will come up there and work with him, helping him learn all the jobs,” Cathy said. “They’re already working with him on inventory management, so it’s not just outdoor stuff. The plan was we were really just going to get some animals for him to hang with because we had thought about that when he was younger, and then as he got older, we knew he was going to need a job.”

When they’re not manning the farm, Cathy works as a finance manager at a car dealership in Plainfield, and Chris works as an accountant who also taught at Ivy Tech.

ON THE COVER: Chris Lammer is seen feeding the yaks. (Photo by Mary Farucci)

From left, Chris Lammer, Zachary Lammer, Jacob Lammer, Cathy Lammer (Photos by Mary Farucci)

and winery will host field trips and will be open to the public. General admission and parking are free.

Chris and Cathy said they established Woolly Yak Ranch & Winery, which will celebrate its grand opening April 6-8 with a series of activities and eclipse-viewing events, as an opportunity for their son, Jacob, who has autism, to have a long-term career. They said it’s important to them that Jacob has a chance to contribute to the business while maintaining a level of independence.

“We really thought about just getting

a few animals for Jacob, and then it just turned into this thing,” Cathy said. “I’m a ‘bite off more than I can chew’-type of person.”

The farm offers quaint and up-close opportunities to meet the animals, connect with nature, take strolls around a sprawling pecan orchard and – for guests 21 and older – enjoy a glass of wine.

The animals are housed in the backyard of the Lammer’s Noblesville home, where they have ample space to roam, but they will be permanently relocated to their new home in Arcadia at the end of this month.

GRAND-OPENING CELEBRATION The grand-opening weekend for Woolly Yak Ranch & Winery will feature animals, live music, an artisan market, a play area, a sensory-friendly viewing area, a food truck and wine. The business is at 3124 E. 266th St., Arcadia.

After that, Woolly Yak Ranch & Winery will be open for business every weekend throughout the summer.

Additional business hours have have not yet been announced. For more, visit woollyyak.com.

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The choice is clear Commentary by Dr. Amy Iddins Let’s talk about contact lenses — specifically, the unsung heroes known as daily disposables. If you’re tired of VISION the monthly lens hassle and discomfort, it’s time to consider the practical benefits of switching to a fresh pair every day.

For many years, monthly replacement lenses have been the most common modality. However, there have been many great advances in contact lens technology that leave many of the popular monthly lenses falling short.

When it comes to eye health, daily disposables take the cake. The risk of eye infections and overall intolerance decreases drastically when compared with their monthly counterparts. This is the main reason eye care providers are big proponents of these lenses. They are also generally thinner and more breathable, which helps to eliminate the complaint of dryness, especially toward the end of the day.

Convenience is also an area where daily lenses shine. No need for contact lens cases or solutions for daily cleaning. You sim-

ply use them for the day and dispose of the contact lenses that night. This also makes them a great option for kids.

Where are my allergy sufferers? Wearing daily disposables is a very smart decision for anyone who struggles with itchy, watery or irritated eyes. While monthly lenses can be a magnet for allergens, dailies offer a clean slate every morning.

If you feel like your vision gradually declines over the course of the month as your lenses age, you may be a great candidate for dailies as well. They do not get the type of deposits that accumulate when using the same lens over and over. It is hard to beat the clean, sharp vision daily disposables provide each day.

In a world that’s hectic enough, daily disposable contact lenses offer a pragmatic and hassle-free approach to contact lens wear. The benefits are quite clear!

Dr. Amy Iddins is an optometrist with RevolutionEYES in the Fishers office. Contact her at driddins@ revolution-eyes.com.

$5M pledged to Community Fairbanks Recovery news@geistcurrent.com A $5 million donation will go toward improving access to residential substance-abuse PHILANTHROPY treatment in central Indiana.

According to an announcement from Community Health Network Foundation, Julie Wood, on behalf of the Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation, has pledged to donate $5 million over the next five years for Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s Recovery Housing program, based in Lawrence Township.

“Through this gift, our family aims to give back to Indianapolis — our community — which has given us so much over the years,” Wood stated. “There are so many people that are affected by substance use disorder; it’s heartbreaking. I have experienced the heartache of a loved one with addiction — it affects the whole family and the whole community around that person.

Our family hopes the financial support we

Julie Wood, with a portrait of the late Tom Wood, has pledged $5 million through the Tom and JuIie Wood Foundation to Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s Recovery Housing program. (Photo courtesy of Community Health Network)

provide to Community Fairbanks Recovery Center will ensure a lasting and meaningful impact on individuals with substance use disorder and their loved ones.”

Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s apartments provide a safe and sober environment for residents.

For help with substance use disorders, call 800-225-HOPE.

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NOBLESVILLE CREATES PRESENTS NEW EXHIBIT Noblesville Creates, which offers classes, events, programs and services for artists of all backgrounds, is presenting artist John Cox’s “Natural Light” exhibit throughout this month.

Cox, an Indiana native, was originally a sketch artist and photographer. According to Noblesville Creates, his love for nature is shown as the “trademark element” of each piece. “Cox’s use of antique hardware and gorgeous wood components brings about a perfect marriage of his two passions, resulting in pieces that tell stories from the past, capture the beauty of nature today and will inspire love long into the future,” said Lydia Cheesman, account manager at Noblesville Creates. The “Natural Light” exhibit can be seen in the Stephenson House at 107 S. 8th St. in Noblesville through March 30. For more, visit noblesvillecreates.org.

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HopeAnchor & Crew offers summer camps

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com HopeAnchor & Crew, a nonprofit philanthropic jewelry company, has opened registration for its second NONPROFIT year of summer camps.

HopeAnchor & Crew, at 13225 Levinson Lane in Noblesville, was founded in 2019. It opened a Fishers store in 2021 before moving to Noblesville in November 2023.

The organization is expanding its summer camp curriculum and offering multiple dates for children ages 5 through 10 and for ages 10 through 13.

“We’re revising the curriculum to differentiate for different age levels better and meet those kiddos where they’re at,” said Katherine Nuger, director of development.

“We are looking for creative ways to expand our mission, which is to empower women to live healthy lives through the creation of our jewelry.”

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Children learn about philanthropy at last year’s summer camp.

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ulum includes creating two bracelets, a necklace, a pottery piece, a personal vision board and a custom world-painted tee, as well as teaching children about nonprofit work and volunteerism.

The cost for the camp is $225 per week.

For ages 5 through 10, camps are offered from 9 a.m. to noon, June 10 through 13, June 17 through 20, July 15 through 18 and July 22 through 25.

The camp is available for children ages 10 through 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. June 17 through 20 and July 15 through 18.

There are only 12 spots per week of camp. To register, visit hopeanchorandcrew.com.

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Newfields exhibit celebrates Dali’s work and life

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Surrealism has taken over the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, with a new mulMUSIC tisensory, immersive exhibit celebrating all things Dali, including four paintings that have been in storage for decades.

The LUME Indianapolis featuring “Dali Alive” opened in early March and runs through spring 2025. The exhibit’s floorto-ceiling projectors with moving images from Salvador Dali’s life and artwork, accompanied by music and a piped-in scent, provide an all-encompassing experience for people walking through the main 30,000-square-foot space.

Jonathan Berger, vice president of marketing and external affairs, was on hand for a recent media preview of the exhibit.

He said the exhibit shows the evolution of Dali’s artwork, from earlier pieces that are more impressionist than surreal to his better-known work featuring melting clocks and elephants with long, stick-thin legs.

“It kind of tells the story of, OK, this is how we started — kind of a traditional artist — and then evolved into these dreamscapes and, really — in the literal sense of the word — fantastic images,” he said.

The exhibit includes four original watercolors by Dali — who usually worked in oils — that have never been publicly displayed before now. The paintings were created when Dali was commissioned to design the set of the 1961-1962 production of the opera “The Spanish Lady and the Roman Cavalier.”

Berger said it was exciting when the paintings were brought out for the exhibit, and he’s happy the public will have a chance to see them up close before they go back into storage to preserve their easily faded watercolor paint.

“Any time out in any light, no matter how UV-protected it is, it’s always a risk (with watercolors),” he said. “They’ll go back in dark storage and rest for several years. That’s another exciting part about this is that they’re out — let’s drink it in

‘BEAUTIFUL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” through March 30 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’ Civic Theatre’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy” is set for March 15 to 30 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Don Farrell’s Frank Sinatra tribute is set for 7:30 p.m. March 20, followed by the Bobby Clark Band March 21; “Deceptions: An Evening of Magic and Lies” March 22; and Will Hoge March 23 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. All performances start at 7:30 p.m.

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A woman takes a photo during the “Dali Alive” exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)

Jonathan Berger, vice president of marketing and external affairs for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, leads a media tour of the new immersive exhibit “Dali Alive.”

while we still can.”

In addition to drinking in Dali’s surrealism, exhibit visitors can create some of their own. Through an interactive art-generating artificial-intelligence program, visitors choose colors, subjects and descriptions they want for their Dali-esque image, and the program uses those prompts to create a unique image. Visitors can have the image emailed to them, to keep and/or

share on social media. There also are Dali selfie stations to take photos surrounded by melting clocks and other iconic Dali imagery.

The LUME cafe and bar also are part of the immersive experience, and were remodeled to accompany the surrealist theme of the exhibit.

The cafe offers a menu of Spanish cheese, olives and other snacks in honor of Dali’s Spanish heritage, as well as specialty cocktails. Bartender Caleb Gwin made what he called the Canvasnova — an updated version of the Casanova, a cocktail featured in a cookbook Dali published.

“It’s an herbal, bittery, fiery little blend,” Gwin said of the orange-hued drink. “We’ve got a nice brandy; we’ve got fresh ginger, fresh orange juice, as well as a pair of herbal liqueurs … and then we have a little sprinkling of cayenne pepper. It’s herbalicious; it’s temperamental — really unique and complex.”

Kind of like Dali.

For more about the exhibit, visit discovernewfields.org.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Mélange Series,” a series of performances of art, dance and music, at 5 and 7:30 p.m.

March 23 and 3 p.m. March 24 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THROUGH THE PULSE OF MEMORY’ Indianapolis-based choreographer Amanda Browning presents “Through the Pulse of Memory,” a contemporary modern dance at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘JAZZTALK’ “JazzTalk: A Conversation with Sammy Miller” is set for 7 p.m. March 25 for a virtual presentation. For free registration, visit thecenterpresents.org. Sammy Miller and the Congregation will perform at the Palladium in Carmel April 19.

DISPATCH Select Sound, Whiffenpoofs in concert — Carmel High School’s Select Sound a cappella group will perform at Newfields at 7:30 p.m. March 20 as the opening performer for the Yale Whiffenpoofs. Tickets are available for the public at discovernewfields.org/ calendar/yale-whiffenpoofs-concert.

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Darren’s Ballroom owner creates fantasy film

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Actor-singer-dancer Darren Lee Cupp has assembled a perfect cast for his biggest film project yet.

MOVIE “I have been a horror film fan my whole life, so it’s a dream come true to have the cast I have pulled together,” said Cupp, a Broad Ripple resident who owns Darren’s Ballroom in Carmel.

Cupp created “The Emerald Forest,” is the main producer and has a leading role as Ben Thompson. The fantasy film’s proof of concept was filmed in Cleveland and Los Angeles and is still in development.

“The level of talent and celebrity attached to this project is surreal,” he said.

The story centers on Thompson and his wife, Gwen, is played by Felissa Rose, best known for “Sleepaway Camp” and its sequel “Return to Sleepaway Camp” and other horror films.

Cupp said after the death of his wife, Thompson struggles and relies on alcohol to get him through the day.

“One night he meets a stranger that will change his life forever,” Cupp said. “Magically, Ben is pulled into the world of Oz, but not Oz as we know it. Hundreds of years before the arrival of Dorothy, this is a medieval world, run by witches, warlocks and gnomes. Ben will soon find that he was not brought into this world by mistake but rather to discover his true past. With a war raging in Oz, Ben may be the only one that can stop it.”

After meeting actor Doug Jones at an event in Los Angeles, Jones agreed to be in film. Jones is best known for playing nonhuman creatures in films including “The Shape of Water.”

For more on the film, visit Darren Lee Cup on YouTube.

doubt, regret and so many other things that we can express through art. While the specific art discipline is different “The Mélange Series” is something for each of us in this show, we each tell Gregory Hancock had envisioned for some the same story from our own unique time. perspective.

PERFORMANCES “The establish“The audience gets to experience three ment of The Flordistinct art forms capturing the same ence allows us more and new opportunimoments, each adding flavor to the comties to present intimate bined experience.” and more experimental Schuman, a Bloomingwork,” said Hancock, ton resident, said most executive artistic direcof the music is musical tor of Gregory Hancock theater or Broadway Dance Theatre. “I have style. wanted to present “I chose the music spontaneous art with based on a theme, so Schuman Lancaster collaborations from a the styles themselves variety of artists for some time. are somewhat varied within the This series will explore how art broader genre,” she said. “I was is created spontaneously in real interested in telling a story about time through the interactions of personal reflection, doubt and one musician, one dancer and one growth, so these songs reflect visual artist. We hope to present that story rather than one musi‘The Mélange Series’ annually, but cal style within the musical theEckert it is a series, so we have more atre repertoire.” scheduled throughout 2024 that will Lancaster, a Fishers resident, said it each feature different dancers and visual can be challenging to create dance in real artists, as well as musicians from many time. different genres.”

“The nice thing about dance improviGregory Hancock Dance Theatre will sation is, this is a time to find new ways present “The Mélange Series,” a series of to create movement,” Lancaster said. “If performances of art, dance and music, at something doesn’t work out with one 5 and 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 3 p.m. March of the movements how you thought it 24 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. would, you now have created a transition Mélange is defined as a mixture or combiout of a movement that is new to you. nation. The Florence opened in early 2023 This allows me to continue to keep my as the black box theater inside the studio. personal choreography, movement and “There is no rehearsal between the improvisation evolving. So as challenging three artists prior to the performance,” and vulnerable as improvisation can be, it Hancock said. “The musician has prepared is also a beautiful way to keep growing in and selected music, but the dancer or vimy artistry. Because every time I improv, I sual artist does not know what it will be. am learning and creating something new.”

Each performance will be unique. The muThe concept is new to Eckert, an Indiasic is the only thing that will remain connapolis resident. sistent, but perhaps even in a different “I have done things like plein air but order with each performance. The dancer never on stage in front of an audience,” and visual artist will also create someshe said “The presence of an audience or thing unique with each performance.” anyone observing while you’re creating The performers are vocalist Katie can absolutely make you feel pressured Schuman, GHDT company dancer Camden and self-conscious. Creating is a personal Lancaster and painter Mirvia Sol Eckert. and introspective process. In my studio, “I’ve never seen or performed in a no one is there but me. Most visual artists show like this before,” Schuman said. “As are solitary creatures while creating, and a vocalist, I’m frequently around a lot of that’s what most of us love about it. ‘The other singers and actors, but the chances Mélange’ will definitely take me out of my to collaborate with other types of artists comfort zone, but I am always up for a are fewer and farther between. But art is challenge.” about the human experience. As human For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetbeings, we all experience love, joy, loss, heatre.org.

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Reflections of self Commentary by Terry Anker Many of us find in ourselves certain traits that remind of us our parents. Often, we beESSAY lieve this to be a good discovery and sometimes not so much. Regardless, things we do, overused expressions, or even how much we seem to love daffodils, come to be reminiscent of dear old Mom or Dad. If we think for a moment, it all makes sense. We grew up watching them, observing their every move. How do they interact with their spouse? What do they do to earn money? How do they brush their teeth? With each examination, we intentionally, or through osmosis, absorb a bit of their habit.

We didn’t know them as they were children. We had not yet arrived on the scene. In fact, we might not really have known them until we were much older — and so were they. Is it possible that we’ve been very much like them since childhood, but we didn’t have a frame of reference for

what Mom was like at age 7? Could it be that we see them reflecting in our own mirror not because we have become more like them over time but because we are only now old enough to be their age when we first truly became aware of who they were?

Was Dad insecure about getting his first job? Did Mom build her whole year around spring break plans with her friends? Did they laugh, cry, struggle and overcome just like we do — or we do just like them? For some of us, our parents leave us too soon to ever know and other adults become our pattern. For others, we continue to learn even as they age and face mortality. Whatever the arrangement, they were there from the beginning, whether we took notice or not.

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

Won’t make that mistake again Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I made a rookie mistake over the weekend that had me bawling at a stoplight on 146th Street. My apologies to the HUMOR driver of a blue Honda Accord who had the decency to look away.

It all started at Lowe’s. I had to call my husband to confirm a purchase and accidentally dropped my phone because I have fat, strong fingers. In the chaos of the fumble and recovery, I somehow managed to dial my deceased father. The number no longer works, obviously, but apparently, I’ve never removed him from my contacts. And I’ve always been superstitious, especially about the afterlife, so I smiled, took it as a sign that Dad was momentarily with me, and continued wandering the vast aisles of glorious home improvement.

Fast forward 15 minutes. I wondered if I still had any voicemails from him, so while leaving the parking lot and ignoring all internal warnings that I was traveling down an emotional path I probably wasn’t equipped to handle, I opened “Deleted Messages” and scrolled to 2020. Three were marked “Dad.” The first was actually from my mom, but the next two were from him.

“Danielle, give me a call. Wanted to talk with

“I wondered if I still had any voicemails from him, so while leaving the parking lot and ignoring all internal warnings that I was traveling down an emotional path I probably wasn’t equipped to handle, I opened “Deleted Messages” and scrolled to 2020.”

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you about the present your kids got me.” And “Danielle, I’m trying to get in touch with your mother. I knew you’d pick up, but I guess everyone’s drinking. Talk to you later. Bye.” Cue the waterworks. I hadn’t heard his voice in years, and the sudden remembrance that he is no longer here was more than I could bear. I should have known better. Rookie mistake. And again, my apologies, Accord. Peace out.

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Getting a jump on fitness Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I am obsessed with getting in 15,000 steps a day for my fitness regimen. I am not a health freak by any HUMOR stretch of the imagination, although that stretch is one of the few I can do without hurting myself.

If I haven’t reached my goal by midnight, I often go down in our basement and trot around the rowing machine (which we never use) or dance around the recumbent bike, which is our most versatile coat rack, or dash around the ping-pong table, which has caused me real hip pain — not playing ping-pong, but crashing into the table when I round the corners at 2 a.m.

To get those final steps in each night, I occasionally even walk up and down the street for 10 minutes. Now, everyone in the neighborhood knows how obsessive I am. They also know the color of all my pajamas.

“You have to find a better way,” I kept telling myself. That’s also what several police officers told me after reports of streaking in the neighborhood. I don’t wear the pink jammies anymore.

What I did do was buy a mini trampoline.

I had heard that bringing out your inner kangaroo could have some health benefits.

And so, I ordered one.

The instructions said you need two people to complete the job. I enlisted my wife to assist and it’s a good thing I did. Mary Ellen convinced me to call our handyman, Kevin, to put the contraption together.

Kevin didn’t even need the directions. He grabbed his electric drill, popped on a few accessories and in 20 minutes I was ready to bounce like no one was watching. Well, almost …

My wife was still concerned about my safety. Springing forward is something I’m allowed to do only once a year … that would have been last week during the first Sunday morning of daylight saving time.

“Now, everyone in the neighborhood knows how obsessive I am. They also know the color of all my pajamas.”

– DICK WOLFSIE There were several safety warnings on the instructions. First, the manual said, “Don’t install the trampoline while out in bad weather. The frame of the trampoline can conduct lightning.” What a bummer!

Now, I don’t have anything to do in my backyard during the next thunderstorm.

The directions also made clear that “some parts can loosen when using the trampoline.” I knew that right away when my shoulder and knee slipped out of their sockets after 100 bounces.

One night, I watched Stephen Colbert’s late-night show on CBS while I did some in-place jogging. Trust me, laughing and bouncing at the same time is not a good combination.

Finally, the instructions said that if you don’t plan to use the machine for an extended period, store the device by “removing all the parts in reverse order.” My handyman, Kevin, loved that part.

Now, he has steady employment for the rest of my life.

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

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