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Boone Power sponsors local students’ D.C. trip Page 4

Parks, road projects & infrastructure on deck for Zionsville in ’26 Page 10

Local funeral home sponsors flag disposal box Page 5

Parks Foundation awarded $25K Page 6

Commissioners seek changes to LEAP project Page 8

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Parks projects moving on schedule By Marney Simon news@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Parks Department is making progress on two large-scale parks projects in 2026. Zionsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jarod Logsdon told the Parks and Recreation Board Dec. 10 that plans are on schedule for Carpenter Nature Preserve to open in May 2026. “The rustic and paved trails throughout the site are (installed), we were able to get those in before the weather hit,” he said. “There’s also been additional site work at the amphitheater and concrete poured, and the contractor will continue to work on the building now that the colder weather has set in. We are still looking at substantial completion for the restroom facility in January and still looking at a May final completion for the whole project.” The 215-acre preserve west of U.S. 421 and south of Ind. 32 is the former Wolf Run Golf Course. The land was purchased in 2021 for $5.5 million by Nancy

The Lincoln Park project will include a new gazebo. (File photo)

and Jim Carpenter, who sold it to the Town of Zionsville in 2023 for a reduced price of $4.5 million. The park board also approved signing authority for the next board president to approve a final Build-Operate-Transfer agreement for Lincoln Park, contin-

gent on legal review, once negotiations are complete. The board opted to utilize a BOT — a public-private partnership for the development, design and construction of public facilities — after bids for the project originally came in well over budget in August. “The developer has produced a price point that we can fund with our available funding,” Logsdon said. “The price point (is) not to exceed $960,067. (The) number can go down as we continue to negotiate the final project but we want to set a maximum (price) so that we can enter into an agreement and continue to work on that and deliver the project we promised. It was promising to meet with the team and many of the site elements will remain within the project. We’re not having to sacrifice many things, so we’ll still have a whole project to present to the community next year.” Additional details of the BOT were not released. The project will include a new gazebo, fountain, monument sign and ADA accessible walks.

Parks board reviews 2026 spending plan The budget shows a modest increase of approximately $9,500 for maintenance operations supplies. Zionsville Parks and Recreation Su“That’s every bolt, every fence post perintendent Jarod Logsdon presented that we need to purchase throughout the 2026 department budget review to the year,” said Logsdon, adding that the Parks and Recreation Board supplies will be used toward Dec. 10, spotlighting operational Carpenter Nature Preserve, exchanges to accommodate anticipected to open in May. pated lower revenues. Logsdon said the department Logsdon said salaries will be also expects an increase in reduced from $845,000 in 2025 fuel costs in 2026 as mowing is to $797,000 in 2026 as a vacant moved in-house. maintenance position will not “Moving mowing in-house, Logsdon be filled. He said the department we’ve actually been able to rewill move to a seasonal model when duce some of our overhead within the workers are available in summer. Recontractual services line,” he said. “Inmaining staff will receive a 2 percent stead of being contracted service, that’s cost of living adjustment. now going to be part of our operations. By Marney Simon news@youarecurrent.com

That does present some challenges. Obviously, our staff will be much more widespread. With 800 acres of parkland, you can imagine how large that contract was — approximately $80,000 this year.” Logsdon said the department will conduct an impact fee study in 2026. The study will guide adjustments to the impact fees payable in 2027. Impact fees are reviewed every five years. The park’s financial sustainability plan also includes development of an enterprise fund to support operations and build healthier cash reserves. Logsdon said the budget includes $40,000 to purchase an additional mower and other equipment necessary for park operations.

DISPATCHES  CFBC scholarships available — The Community Foundation of Boone County is accepting scholarship applications for the Class of 2026. Boone County seniors planning to pursue higher education — including four-year universities, community colleges and technical/trade programs — are encouraged to apply. For more, visit communityfoundationbc.org/search-and-apply.

 Senate page program applications available — The Indiana Senate is accepting applications for the 2026 Senate Page Program. Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates from the Senate floor and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. The program begins in January and continues throughout the legislative session. Eligible students can serve as a Senate Page one day per legislative session and receive an excused absence from school. For more or to apply, visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program.

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Zionsville Tree of the Year announced news@currentzionsville.com Zionsville’s 2025 Tree of the Year is a Chinquapin oak on Golden Willow Drive that has been growing there for 250 to 300 years. The Tree of the Year contest, hosted by the Zionsville Tree Board, celebrates Zionsville’s designation as a Tree City USA. Each year, residents are asked to nominate a tree for the distinction. This year’s winner was nominated by Peter and Carol Bick. “The age of this Chinquapin oak has been estimated by an arborist to be between 250-300 years old,” the nomination letter stated. “That fact brings awe when you look at it and realize that it has stood at this spot when Native Americans inhabited this land, when the United States fought all its battles and when the town of Zionsville was formed. Its trunk is located at 11479 Golden Willow Drive, but half of its overhang is on 11483 Golden Willow Drive. We were blessed with circumstances to be able to purchase the vacant lot at 11483 in order to help preserve this historic tree for future generations. The vacant lot at 11483 remains the only vacant lot in The Willows subdivision. The lack of a house on this property showcases the tree for all who pass by. Its vast canopy provides a habitat for many creatures and we call it our ‘Tree of Life.’ In the summer, it provides cooling, protective shade and

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in the fall it drops its acorns that feed many types of wildlife throughout the fall and winter. Year round, it supports a wooden swing that provides an airborne happy experience for grandchildren, children and grandparents.” According to information from the Tree Board, the oak’s scientific name is Quercus muehlenbergii. It was named in honor of Lutheran pastor and amateur botanist Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muehlenberg (1753-1815) of Pennsylvania. The tree is a member of the white oak group and is native to North America.

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DISPATCHES  Blessing Bags delivered — Traders Point Christian Schools recently completed a schoolwide service project resulting in the assembly and delivery of 400 Blessing Bags to the Ruth Lilly Women and Children’s Center and Harbor Light Recovery Center. The initiative was completed in partnership with TPCS alumnus Derek Mount and his organization, Be the Light Blessing Bags, which supports individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing essential items and messages of hope.  Beekeepers club — North Central Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield, 2000

E. 151st St. Meetings are free to attend for all levels of beekeepers located north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. Learn more at facebook.com/groups/ncbclub.  OrthoIndy appoints new CEO — The board of directors of OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital has appointed Dr. Matthew Lavery as CEO. Lavery has served as president of the board of directors since January 2024. Lavery will continue caring for patients in his clinical practice. He succeeds former OrthoIndy CEO John Ryan, whose new position within IU Health was announced in November. For more about OrthoIndy, visit orthoindy. com.

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Akshansh Nandan, left, and Anwesha Mishra of Zionsville were sponsored by Boone Power on the 2025 Indiana Youth Tour. (Photo courtesy of Boone Power)

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Zionsville Community High School seniors Anwesha Mishra and Akshansh Nandan, both 17, traveled to Washington, D.C., over the summer with the 2025 Indiana Youth Tour to the nation’s capital, sponsored by Boone Power. Applications for the 2026 Indiana Youth Tour are open through Feb. 13. According to a Dec. 12 news release from Boone Power, the twins’ journey focused on the concept of the electric cooperative — a utility owned and governed by members. Employees of electrical cooperatives chaperoned the trip and shared industry knowledge with youth participants from all over the nation. Nandan learned about the Youth Tour when he was looking through Indiana Connection magazine. He stated that he was enticed by the all-expenses-paid, weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. So, he and his sister applied. “It was a productive way to spend a week of the summer,” Nandan stated. The duo traveled by bus with other Indiana teenagers to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, where they met hundreds of other soon-to-be seniors from different states, all sponsored by their local electric co-ops. “We met so many new people and learned so much,” stated Mishra, adding that she keeps in touch with friends she made on the trip. In addition to learning about co-ops, group members took part in the traditional sightseeing. Nandan said some of his favorite parts of the trip included

the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Air and Space Museum. During the bus trip to and from Washington, D.C., the Indiana group stopped by other well-known sites, such as Gettysburg and the Flight 93 crash site. Both Nandan and Mishra encouraged others to apply and shared some advice. “Do some history research about Washington,” Mishra stated. “What you learn will help put in context some of the landmarks you see.” Current high school juniors whose households receive electricity from Boone Power are eligible to apply for the 2026 trip, set for June 14-26. Boone Power in Lebanon serves customers in Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, Hendricks and Montgomery counties. “Boone Power is proud to sponsor this trip for local youth,” stated Mandy Saucerman, director of communications. “This experience offers a unique opportunity for students to learn more about government, leadership and community engagement, as well as the cooperative business model that brought electricity to rural America. Participants gain valuable insights into how they can contribute to their own communities and make a positive impact.” For more and to apply, visit IndianaYouthTour.org. Formerly known as Boone REMC, the cooperative rebranded to Boone Power in August. For more about the cooperative, visit boonepower.com.

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Boone EDC elects new board members, president news@currentzionsville.com The Boone Economic Development Council recently announced its 2026 board of directors, including three newly elected members, each serving a threeyear term through December 2028. The new members are: • Jake Merritt, chief financial officer at Merritt ContractMerritt ing, Inc. • Lisa Claghorn, partner at Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim • Braden Nicholson, president of 500 Sycamore LLC Nicholson The Boone County EDC 2026 board officers are • Shari Richey, Boone County Council, board president • Shane Conner, ATEC Electrical Contractors, vice president • Kelly Braverman, Witham Health Services, secretary

• Corey Kutz, First Farmers Bank & Trust, treasurer Other board members are Adam Owens, RL Turner; Lisa Galvin, Talk to Tucker and MIBOR; and Rick Isenhower, First Farmers Bank & Trust. “Our team is energized by the strength and depth of leadership represented by our 2026 board of directors,” CEO of Boone EDC Andrea Claghorn Kern stated in a news release. “These leaders bring a commitment to thoughtful growth, quality of life and long-term community investment.” Richey stated that Richey she is grateful for the opportunity. “Boone County’s progress is rooted in strong partnerships and together we will continue fostering an environment where our communities and businesses can thrive,” she stated. For more, visit BetterInBoone.org.

Zionsville funeral home installs flag disposal box By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com The Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home in Zionsville is offering a new service for anyone who needs to properly dispose of an American flag. Located at 11411 N. Michigan Rd., the disposal box is similar to a library book drop-off receptacle and is open 24 hours a day. ARN president Jennifer Williams said she first thought of the idea after the Zionsville American Legion Post was seeking a local place to hold flag retirement ceremonies. “The flag is a symbol of everything that we hold true in this country,” Williams said. “It is important that those people (who) honor our commitment to our country — displaying the flags at their homes or for burial services — have a place for them to be respectfully

A box is available at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home in Zionsville to drop off retired U.S. flags. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Nelson)

retired.” Several reasons can lead to a flag warranting retirement, she said, most commonly if it is torn or shows wear in any way. Per the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” As it collects retired flags for proper disposal, ARN will burn several flags together.

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Tim Casady, president of the Zionsville Parks Foundation, at the Carpenter Nature Preserve. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Parks Foundation)

From left, Kira VonBlon, M.S. and Dr. Alison Wyss Au.D. of Meridian Audiology.

March 24, 2026 “The Listening Lab: Connect & Communicate with your World” Our next class for anyone who wears a hearing aid and their communication partner is scheduled! We will discuss hearing aid use and strategies for better communication. $75 fee. Call us for more information! Kira and Ali can speak to your local community clubs Kira and Ali are also available to speak to your local community clubs about hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus and the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. Invite us to join your next meeting! With the holidays fast approaching, please be aware of our holiday closure: Meridian Audiology will be closed Thursday December 24th, 2025 through Monday January 5th, 2026. Kira will be on medical leave December 24, 2025 through the end of January. Meridian Audiology accepts most major insurances, offers convenient scheduling via phone, email, or online and are independent of other medical practices or hospitals. Hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday by appointment only. They are located at 911 E. 86th Street, Suite 035. Phone 317-731-5386. Email info@ meridianaudiology.com Website: www.meridianaudiology.com

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Zionsville Parks Foundation awarded $25K news@currentzionsville.com The Zionsville Parks Foundation recently was named a 2025 Arago Award recipient and awarded $25,000 by the Indianapolis-based Meridian Foundation. The award recognizes the foundation’s work to advance the Carpenter Nature Preserve, a 215-acre park under development on Zionsville’s northwest side. The Carpenter Nature Preserve, set to open in 2026, was formerly a private golf course. It is being transformed into a public nature preserve with walking trails, boardwalks, nature-inspired playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, Eagle Creek overlooks and restored wetlands, woodlands and prairies, according to a news release from the foundation. “At the core of this transformation are strategic public-private partnerships that have enabled the community to reclaim and revitalize the space,” the news release stated. “The Carpenter Nature Preserve will be the largest park in Zionsville, protecting a rare natural landscape once slated for residential development and positioning the commu-

nity as a regional leader in conservation and outdoor recreation. The preserve is on track to become a premier nature destination for central Indiana, offering meaningful ways for residents and visitors to connect with nature for generations to come.” The Meridian Foundation’s Innovation Award will support the foundation’s ongoing conservation work. To date, the foundation has committed more than $1 million to Zionsville park projects, including significant support for the Carpenter Nature Preserve. “This award is a powerful affirmation of our community’s vision for the future of Zionsville,” stated Tim Casady, president of the Zionsville Parks Foundation. “The Meridian Foundation’s support accelerates our work to engage residents, partners and donors in bringing Carpenter Nature Preserve to life. As Zionsville grows, these public-private partnerships are essential to preserving the natural character and outdoor experiences that make this community truly special.” For more, visit www.zionsvilleparksfoundation.org.

DISPATCH  Go All IN Day set — United Way of Central Indiana has set a date for its sixth annual Go All IN Day, an organized day of volunteerism across the region. The event will be April 24, 2026, across United Way’s seven-county service area: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties. As the day approaches, a variety of indoor and outdoor projects will be available for individual volunteers, groups and families to select and sign up. Interested volunteers can learn more at goallinday.com. During the last Go All IN Day in April, more than 1,250 volunteers helped about 80 nonprofits and community organizations across the region.

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ZIONSVILLE JANUARY EVENTS FIRST TUESDAY NETWORKING Zionsville Chamber of Commerce’s First Tuesday networking event is set for 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at COhatch, 75 N. Main St., Zionsville, hosted by Chamber Ambassadors. The event is free for Zionsville Chamber members and first-time guests. Registration is not required. For more, visit zionsvillechamber.org.

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RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville, will host a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 30 and 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 31, with proceeds going to the community of St. Anthony of Padua in Croix Fer, Haiti. Donation drop-off days are 2 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 29. Gas-powered equipment will not be accepted.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS • Zionsville Town Council: 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Zionsville Town Hall • Board of Zoning Appeals: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Zionsville Town Hall • Parks Board: 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Zionsville Town Hall • Plan Commission: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Zionsville Town Hall • Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees: 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the central office board room, 900 Mulberry St.

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DISPATCHES  Grounds for Success — The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce will host Grounds for Success from 8 to 9 a.m. the third Friday of each month at the Security Federal Savings Bank community room, 10880 N. Michigan Rd. For more, visit zionsvillechamber.org.  Parks Foundation receives matching donations — The Zionsville Parks Foundation’s 2025 Annual Fund campaign has received two $25,000 matching gifts, which means every donation through Dec. 31 will be matched up to $50,000. For more, visit zparksfoundation.org/donate.

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Hendricks commissioners seek changes to LEAP By Alicia Kelly alicia@youarecurrent.com The Hendricks County Commissioners are taking a more active role in the state’s massive LEAP Lebanon water project as Citizens Energy Group moves forward with plans to install a major water pipeline. At the Dec. 9 Hendricks County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Dennis Dawes outlined concerns raised by residents in northeastern Hendricks County, where the pipeline is expected to cross primarily through Brown Township on its way to Boone County and the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District. “The Northeast part of Hendricks County is being affected by this, primarily Brown Township,” Dawes said. “Citizens Energy Group is providing water in Lebanon for the LEAP project that is up in the Boone County area. To get the water there, they’re putting in a 40-inch pipe and have sent letters to 475 individuals, many of whom are in Hendricks County.” Citizens Energy Group is developing a new water transmission system to supply Lebanon Utilities with enough water to support the 9,000-acre LEAP district, a state-backed economic development project. Construction is expected to begin early next year on the approximately $560 million initiative, which will ultimately deliver up to 25 million gallons of water per day by 2031. The project is designed to meet the growing industrial demand tied to major investments at LEAP, including Eli Lilly and Co.’s $13.5 billion manufacturing complex and a proposed Meta Platforms Inc. data center project that could total as much as $4.8 billion. Lebanon Utilities will be a wholesale customer of Citizens, similar to several central Indiana communities, including Brownsburg and Whitestown. To reach Lebanon, Citizens plans to install more than 50 miles of new water mains through Marion, Hendricks, Boone and Hamilton counties. The system will draw from multiple sources, including Eagle Creek Reservoir, Citizens Reservoir, Geist and Morse reservoirs, the White River and groundwater.

Dawes said Citizens has hired a firm to negotiate easements with landowners along the proposed route. “Citizens Energy Group is using this firm to contact individuals and say, ‘We want to buy an easement from you to run this water line,’ through the northeast part of Hendricks County, up in the Boone County area as well,” he said. “People have said, great, that’s fine. We will let you do that if you pay us.” However, Dawes said many property owners have asked whether they could connect to the new line, allowing them to move away from private wells or improve their water access. According to Dawes, Citizens has so far rejected those requests, dedicating the water supply solely to Lebanon and the LEAP Project. The issue is compounded by Citizens’ authority as a regulated utility, which allows it to pursue eminent domain if easement agreements cannot be reached. That authority has raised concerns among residents and local officials, particularly as eminent domain cases related to the project are already being litigated in some counties. “The issue is that Citizens Energy Group has the ability to do this and do what they want, including using eminent domain on people’s rights,” Dawes said. In response, Hendricks County commissioners agreed to formally voice their concerns. By consensus, the board decided to document its position and apply pressure through official channels. “We’re going to put it in our minutes that the commissioners of Hendricks County are going to write a letter and send it to the Citizens Energy Group,” Dawes said. “We’re also going to send it to some of the legislators that exist in the region and put some pressure on Citizens to rethink this.” Dawes emphasized that opposition is not centered on the pipeline itself, but on how it is being implemented at the local level. “Nobody’s opposed to the line going through there,” he said. “They would just like to be able to tie into it and we think from a public policy standpoint that’s the right thing to do.”

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Braun talks business at chamber luncheon By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told area business owners Dec. 10 that Indiana’s geographic location, business-friendly environment and fiscal health give the Hoosier state a leg up to maintaining its economic viability. Braun was the special guest during the OneZone Chamber annual meeting and luncheon, and spoke for about 30 minutes with OneZone President and CEO Jack Russell in front of a crowd of chamber members at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers. Braun said that while Indiana has great opportunities, leaders still need to put in the work to make sure the state benefits. He added that he wants the business community to step up, and not rely on state government to solve everything. “Businesses are going to be the main beneficiaries of childcare. They’re going to be the main beneficiaries of preschool,” he said, adding that he wants the business community to be involved in creating and financing solutions to those kinds of needs. “That’s kind of what I preach. I want to make sure that government is doing everything it can, short of paying for it, when the beneficiaries are going to be clearly Main Street and bigger companies.” Braun said Hamilton County is one of the state’s success stories, economically, but there are other counties that are struggling. “You need to keep doing what you’re doing,” he said. “Help us see how we can get more counties to take what

you’ve got that’s working, and then I’m always going to be a business partner with you to make sure you keep heading in the direction that you seem to have done pretty well on your own.” He said energy is and will be the big issue moving forward, driven by the need for data centers. He said the amount of energy one center needs surprised him. “When you start hearing megawatts, gigawatts — and one data center can take one gigawatt of electricity,” he said. “I wondered how many gigawatts are we producing? I figured, just by common sense, surely one data center couldn’t be more than 1 percent. I was astounded — we only produce 20 gigawatts of electricity for all households and existing businesses (in Indiana).” Braun said he wants the state to keep utility rates low for residents but also find a way to bring data centers to rural areas that need the potential economic boost. Braun said he wants the business community and state government to work well together. “Businesses are the places where you create things — that’s where all the new stuff comes from,” he said. “And then government’s got to be smart — smart enough to nurture it and not suffocate it.” OneZone Chamber serves Carmel, Fishers and northern Hamilton County. It has about 1,200 members and focuses on strengthening community businesses through programs and advocacy. For more, visit onezonechamber. com.

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Parks, road projects & infrastructure on deck for Zionsville in ’26

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(Below) The Zionsville Department of Public Works will get a new building at 4140 S. 875 E., with construction due to start in 2026.

Zionsville aims to maintain its reputation as a “town within a park” in 2026 with the completion of a couple of big projects: Carpenter Nature Preserve and Lincoln Park. The coming year also marks the beginning of a downtown streets reconstruction project and construction of a new fire station and Department of Public Works building. LINCOLN PARK Mayor John Stehr said the Lincoln Park “refresh” will be particularly important to the town, in part because the park is in the heart of the Village. “It’s where (President Abraham) Lincoln spoke and where his funeral service was when the train came back through five years later,” Stehr said. “It’s a really important spot in town and it’s in need of some attention.” Stehr said the site has drainage issues that will be fixed, and a former gazebo that had to be removed will be replaced with one that is more modern and has some amenities — like access to electricity. “And it’s going to be handicapped accessible, so I think that’ll be really good,” he said. “There’s a water feature in there that’s kind of anemic. So, we’re going to have a better water feature. And I think it’ll just make it a much more accessible space and much more usable space than it is right now.” Work on Lincoln Park will begin in the spring, he said, and he hopes it will be completed by the end of 2026. He added that a popular fundraising campaign for the project that previously closed will reopen, allowing supporters to purchase engraved bricks that will be installed in the park. Registration for the brick program opens Jan. 2 and runs through Jan. 31. For more, visit tinyurl.com/ lincolnbrick. Supporters also can visit Town Hall to complete a paper form and pay in person. Carpenter Nature Preserve is set to open in 2026 after Phase 1 of development is completed. The 215-acre park west of U.S. 421 and south of Ind. 32 is the former Wolf Run Golf Course. The land was purchased in 2021 for $5.5 million by Nancy and Jim Carpenter, who sold it to the Town of Zionsville in 2023 for a reduced price of $4.5 million. The Carpenters founded Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop and have lived in Zionsville since 1987. Phase 1 includes an access drive, parking and 5,000 linear feet of trail.

(Above) Construction starts in 2026 on Zionsville’s new Fire Station 295, 3302 E. 550 S. (Renderings courtesy of the Town of Zionsville)

ment of Public Works building at 4140 S. 875 E. — with construction expected to start in 2026. Stehr said that project is something the town has been talking about for about a decade. “We’re going to build a new DPW center near Trailside Elementary School,” he said. “That is something that will be a great asset. The municipal services center we have now is just too small. It’s not modern enough. We’ve outgrown it. And this will be something that I think will be really important for Zionsville going forward — and it’s also better located too. It’s going to be located where the growth is occurring.” Also kicking off in 2026 is construction of the new Fire Station 295 at a site the town purchased at 3302 E. 550 S. in Lebanon. Zionsville has been contracting with the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department for fire services in that area, but that station is due to close next year. The Town Council voted Dec. 15 in favor of $8.6 million in bonds for the fire station project, which includes a 21,000-square-foot building with five bays, a commercial grade kitchen, living and office space for firefighters, tool storage and maintenance areas, a gear room and space for exercise and fitness. Both projects are expected to be completed in 2027.

plans are in the final stages with construction expected to start in 2026. The design calls for a new “peanut” or “dog bone” roundabout on Sycamore Street at Main and 1st streets, with about $4 million in state READI grants helping to pay for the project. Stehr said it’s basically one big roundabout, but the dog bone shape takes up less space and helps to slow traffic as vehicles move through the intersections while still improving traffic flow. “The road grid that we have now was set up 150 years ago, before trains, before cars had even been invented,” he said. “The focus here is to make it more efficient for everybody — for cars and bikes and people on foot — and make it safer for everybody, too.” He added that improving traffic flow in that area also will help response times for emergency responders, especially during busy morning and evening commutes. Stehr invited residents to give input on the plans, which can be viewed at zionsville-in.gov/downtownimprovements. Resident comments can be submitted at that link and during a public meeting, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. Stehr said he hopes to break ground on the project by summer, with the goal of completing it within a year.

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Coral Reefer Band mainstay returns to perform at Palladium By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mac McAnally figures fans of his music are divided into three categories. As is his nature, he tries to please them all. McAnally said audiences at his solo shows include Jimmy Buffett fans as a Coral Reefer Band member for more than three decades. After Buffett died in 2023, McAnally helped the band continue to play Buffett songs. Others at his solo concerts are fans of his early singer-songwriter material. “I’m a guy who puts short stories into songs. That’s what my first three or four albums were,” he said. “Then I have some fans because they like what I wrote for Kenny Chesney, Alabama or Randy Travis. What is nice is that those three groups have come to terms with one another.” For the second consecutive year, McAnally will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “The Palladium is such a gorgeous room, I feel unworthy I get to play there but am happy I do,” he said. McAnally will be joined by fellow Coral Reefer member Eric A. Darken. The Coral Reefers joined the Doobie Brothers on tour last summer. “Jimmy left us a pile of joyous music to go around the world and play, and he left us a few million folks that want to hear it,” McAnally said. “You can’t really be in a better situation than to have music that you love written by a guy that you love and play in front of folks that love him and draft some of that love on to us, too.” McAnally said Buffett fans are extremely loyal. “Some of them are fans to the exclusion of everybody else. They just want to hear Buffett music,” he said. “That’s why we didn’t ever carry a lot of open-

Mac McAnally will perform Jan. 23 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Mac McAnally)

ing acts with Jimmy because people would rather hear an extra 30 minutes of his songs.” As the opening act for the Doobie Brothers last summer, McAnally said the band did have to narrow its setlist. “We used to talk about the 13 (songs) you had to play or there’s a riot,” he said. “So, it was mostly those and four or five songs for the other couple of songs that went into that night. But we had a great time and the Doobies are great.” McAnally said the Coral Reefer Band will likely headline some shows in 2026. “In the absence of Jimmy, I’m playing a lot more of my solo shows than I was when we were out there all year long with Jimmy,” he said. “But I enjoy every one of my little jobs and look forward to all of it. I love being a session musician in the studio, I love writing songs, I love producing records. I love all the live stuff.” McAnally said his longtime bond with Buffett was built on both being

storytellers from Mississippi. “He was the best I’ve ever seen at speaking to 25,000 people making them feel like they’re sitting in a living room with the guy,” he said. “I don’t know anyone else that could do that. My expertise is more in a smaller room, a theater or listening room.” Without Buffett, McAnally said the Coral Reefers share lead singing duties. “But he left it to me to be the emcee or ringleader,” he said. “He did it with a grin on his face because he knew I was born without any ambition to be in the middle of the stage. I just wanted to be a musician.” McAnally recently worked on an album with Amy Grant, which is due out in the spring. He co-wrote some songs and produced and sang on the album. He and Darken will join Grant on a few of her shows in early 2026. “She’s just an angel,” McAnally said. “She hasn’t put out an album of new material in 11 or 12 years, so she had a lot to say, and we got the privilege of helping her say it. I’m not taking any credit for the fact that it’s good. I’m just bragging because I got to be standing in the room when it happened.” Grant sang “All These Years,” which McAnally wrote for Sawyer Brown, as a tribute to McAnally when he received the 2025 Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award in October. “I never imagined her singing one of my songs to me at all but the fact she picked that one and she did a gorgeous job of it and made a lovely speech (was special),” he said. “I am so far into the bonus round of what you would consider accolades. I don’t deserve as much bragging on as I’ve gotten the last few years, but it’s always nice to hear.” McAnally has won the Country Music Association Musician of the Year award 10 times. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents. org.

‘A BEEF & BOARDS CHRISTMAS!’ “A Beef & Boards Christmas!” runs through Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘THE MOUSETRAP’ “The Mousetrap” runs Jan. 6 to Feb. 15 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET “Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience” is set for 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. Dec. 31 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

Red Barn Theatre set for renovations editorial@youarecurrent.com Frankfort’s On-Stage Foundation Board of Directors announced a fundraising campaign for much-needed renovations to the Red Barn Summer Theatre in 2026. Founded in 1968 by Martin and Carol Ann Henderson, the Red Barn will celebrate its 58th season in 2026. Initially situated “on-stage” at Frankfort High School in 1973, the Hendersons, assisted by a dedicated company of young, local actors, transformed a cattle barn into a theater. The Hendersons retired in 2016. The board of directors also recognizes this is the 10th season of Michael Taylor’s leadership. Taylor assumed the role of artistic director of the Red Barn in 2017. The On-Stage Foundation also announces a major fundraising campaign as the 50-year-old plumbing has aged beyond repair, and the Barn’s restrooms need to be replaced before the 2026 season. Any individual or company interested in supporting the renovations with a tax-deductible donation can find more information at redbarntheatre.net/donate.

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Curry set to direct ‘The Mousetrap’ at Beef & Boards By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com “The Mousetrap” has passed the test of time. The play opened in London’s West End in 1952 and ran continuously until March 2022, when it was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in May 2021. It is recognized as the longest-running play in history, reaching its 30,000th performance on March 19, 2025. It has been performed in more than 50 countries. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The Mousetrap” Jan. 6 to Feb. 15 at the Indianapolis venue. The Agatha Christie play hasn’t been performed at Beef & Boards since 1978. Eddie Curry Curry directs the show. “Our audience loves a good mystery and the gold standard is ‘The Mousetrap,’ Agatha Christie’s most famous work,” Curry said. “After 48 years — just a little bit before my time here — it’s an honor to breathe new life into this classic with such an incredible cast.” Curry said the play’s ending is a well-kept secret. “It’s all about all the red herrings along the way and the twist at the end,” he said. “A tradition that began in 1952 when the play first debuted challenges audiences to keep the ending a secret for the next crowd. If you know, you know, but that secret should stay with you. I imagine we’ll proudly uphold the tradition. We

Eddie Curry, left, and Sarah Hund appear in the 2018 production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

will be purposeful in everything we do. The audience will be watching, closely examining every word, every movement, every choice. “The challenge is to ensure that each of those elements is intentional, drawing the audience into the thrilling ride we want to take them on.” Curry said he was familiar with all but one of the cast members, either having shared the stage or directing them at some point. “I have worked with both Jeff Stockberger and Su-

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