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Hamilton County 4-H Fair returns to Noblesville
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County 4-H Fair returns to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds at 2003 Pleasant St. from July 17 through July 21.
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Exhibits and displays will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 17-20. Admission and parking are free.
As construction continues on Pleasant Street and at the Bicentennial Pavillion, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Kathleen Bohde is asking patrons to enter the fairgrounds from Clover Road.
pony english show, 4-H poultry show and 4-H robotics activities
• Noon: 4-H dairy goat show
• 1 p.m.: 4-H tractor driving contest, Extension Homemakers Flower Show and children’s story time
• 1:30 p.m.: 4-H llama pack obstacle
• 2 p.m.: Kids’ craft activities
• 2 to 6 p.m.: Indiana Blood Center blood drive
• 4 p.m.: 4-H pygmy goat show
• 5 p.m.: Do-Si-Squares exhibition
• 6 p.m.: 4-H rabbit ambassador contest
• 7 p.m.: 4-H clogging exhibition and floral planter creation demonstration
dren’s story time
• 1:30 p.m.: 4-H llama field obstacle
• 2 p.m.: Kids’ craft activities
• 3 p.m.: Extension Homemakers’ food & craft show
• 5 p.m.: 4-H cat show and 4-H dog drill team demonstration
• 5:30 p.m.: 4-H llama costume contest
• 6 p.m.: 4-H horse & pony contesting show
• 6:30 p.m.: Homemade ice cream contest
• 7 p.m.: Walk-A-Llama and youth swine exhibition
• 8 p.m.: Bracken DJ & Sound Company
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“We know there’s projects going on here in Hamilton County for the betterment of our community, and there are a lot of projects going on at the same time,” Bohde said. “We have lots of parking in our back 14 acres and will have signs directing people back to our grass lot away from Pleasant Street.”
With renovations completed on the Llama Barn and Exhibition Center, Bohde looks forward to celebrating youth in Hamilton County.
“Every project on display represents the hours of dedication, problem solving and passion our 4-H’ers have been providing throughout the year, whether it’s the rocket launch, the perfectly stitched garment or a well-trained animal,” Bhode said. “Each exhibit tells a story of learning by doing. We take great pride in showcasing the talents and achievements of our 4-H members.”
For more, visit extension.purdue.edu/ county/hamilton/hamilton-county-fair/visitor-information.html.
Schedule of events:
JULY 17
• 8:30 a.m.: 4-H bucket calf show
• 9:30 a.m.: Llama senior showmanship
• 10 a.m.: 4-H crops judging, 4-H horse &
Cicero Legion Riders plan fundraiser — Cicero American Legion Riders is hosting its annual Mongo’s Ride, set for July 26, with all proceeds supporting local veterans. The ride begins at the Cicero American Legion and ends at Harley-Davidson in Fishers, where there will be a live landing of a restored Vietnam-era Huey helicopter, food, raffles and live music from Moonshine Vandals from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Mongo’s Ride is in memory of SPC Luke “Mongo” Frist, who died from injuries while serving
JULY 18
• 8:30 a.m.: 4-H rabbit show and 4-H beef grooming contest
• 9 a.m.: 4-H chicken barbecue contest
• 9:30 a.m.: 4-H llama intermediate showmanship
• 10 a.m.: 4-H horse & pony western show
• 10:30 a.m.: Sheep fitting contest
• 11 a.m.: Indiana Wild Animal show and floral arranging demonstration
• Noon: 4-H llama PR obstacle class
• 1 p.m.: Kids’ craft activities, 4-H meat goat show and children’s story time
• 2 to 6 p.m.: Indiana Blood Center blood drive
• 6 p.m.: 4-H beef barbecue contest and leaping llama exhibition
• 7 p.m.: 4-H sewing & consumer clothing revue and Grace Scott Band
• 7:30 p.m.: Walk-A-Llama
JULY 19
• 8:30 a.m.: 4-H public speaking contest
• 9 a.m.: 4-H swine show
• 9:30 a.m.: 4-H llama junior showmanship
• 10 a.m.: 4-H horse & pony dressage
• 11 a.m.: 4-H demonstration contest
• 1 p.m.: Antique tractor pull and chil-
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in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2004. To sponsor or for more information, visit legionriderscicero@gmail.com.
Indiana Energy Saver Program open for applications — The Indiana Office of Energy Development Indiana Saver Program has $182 million in federal funding to provide Indiana residents with utility bill energy savings while enhancing home comfort and energy efficiency throughout the state. The measures aim to reduce
JULY 20
• 9:30 a.m.: 4-H sheep wool judging
• 10 a.m.: Worship service, 4-H horse & pony hunter & jumper show and 4-H sheep show
• Noon: 4-H pocket pet show
• Noon to 4 p.m.: Caravan Classes kids’ crafts
• 1 p.m.: 4-H lawn & garden tractor contest, children’s story time and Walk-A-Llama
• 1:30 p.m.: Westfield Ukulele Circle
• 2 p.m.: Gilbert Family Gospel Band and youth pedal tractor pull
• 2:30 p.m.: 4-H parents’ llama show
• 3 p.m.: Kids’ craft activities
• 4:30 p.m.: Youth sheep exhibition
• 5 p.m.: Antique tractor parade, 4-H food & microwave auction and pet parade
• 6 p.m.: Farmer olympics
JULY 21
9 a.m.: 4-H beef show
9:30 a.m.: 4-H 1/16th tractor pull
10 a.m.: 4-H horse & pony versatility show and 4-H llama youth judging
2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: Youth talent contest
3 p.m.: Royal showmanship
7 p.m.: Supreme showmanship
energy consumption and lower costs for Hoosier families. Eligible residents will receive a free home energy audit to identify potential improvements. For more or to apply, visit IndianaEnergySaver.com.
Police Department Citizens Academy registration open — The 43rd session of the Fishers Police Department Citizens Academy is accepting applications through July 25 or until the class fills. To register, visit bit.ly/3TrMF4J.
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Nonprofit plans Race Away From Domestic Violence — The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is hosting its 22nd annual Race Away From Domestic Violence 8 a.m. Aug. 16 at IU Michael A. Carroll Stadium. For more, visit icadvinc. org.
Insurance summit planned — SIHO Insurance Services, a leading provider-owned health plan administrator headquartered in Indiana, will host its inaugural SIHO Summer Summit July 24 at the Fishers Event Center with nationally recognized speakers, panel discussions and the participation of industry leaders. The summit also celebrates SIHO’s new Indianapolis office at 8180 Clearvista Pkwy., which will serve as a hub for clients such as Community Health Network, the City of Fishers and other regional employers. The free event requires online registration at bit. ly/44vu8JV.
Local attorney pens book — Lawrence-based trial attorney David W. Craig has written a new book, “It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney,” offering information for people to find an attorney for their case. Craig is the managing partner and one of the founders of Craig, Kelley & Faultless, a personal injury law firm headquartered in Lawrence. His book is available online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Rakuten Kobo.
State chamber offers tobacco program — Indiana officials estimate that nearly 40,000 Hoosiers will want to stop using tobacco after tax increases went into effect July 1, bumping the new average price of a pack of cigarettes to $11. To assist individuals in the workplace, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Wellness Council of Indiana has released an enhanced version of its Quit Now Tool, a web-based platform that offers modernized ready-touse modules for tobacco users, non-users and employers. The program is free for WCI members. For more, visit wellnessindiana.org.
Hamilton County young professionals golf outing — The Westfield Young Professionals Council will host its third annual golf outing Aug. 27 at Wood Wind Golf Course in Westfield. The outing is exclusively for young professionals aged 40 and under who live and/or work in Hamilton County. Register at tinyurl. com/4d7dd9ka.
HSE girls relay team wins at Nike Outdoor Nationals
By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton Southeastern High School girls’ relay team recently showcased its talent on a national stage for a second time.
On June 22, the team won the 1,600-meter sprint medley relay and was runner-up in the 1,600 relay at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Ore. The performances came on the heels of a first-place finish in the 1,600-meter relay 15 months earlier at the 2024 Nike Indoor Nationals.
Relay team members were Ciara Kepner, Chloe Senefeld, Annissa Lammie and Addison Smith. Their winning time at the Nike Outdoor Nationals would have been the second-fastest in IHSAA history had it happened in an IHSAA-sanctioned race.
“It was just amazing to see them do well,” HSE girls track and field coach Julie Alano said. “They’re the ones that really wanted to go and compete. In order to have qualified, they had to (meet) the qualifying standard. They really wanted to reach those goals and knew that (Eugene) was the stage to do it on.”
Lammie and Senefeld were also part of the first-place mixed 1,600-meter relay at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.
“We made a big impact on the HSE track
team,” Smith said. “The four of us have worked hard and it has shown. It’s going to be a lot different next year, but it was a good way to end it.”
Because the Nike Outdoor Nationals were conducted after the IHSAA state meet and the IHSAA All-Star track meet, the runners said their biggest challenge was maintaining intensity in practice for a distant meet on the West Coast.
“After the school season (was over), we would be practicing only two days a week,” Senefeld said. “(With) a much smaller group of people training for nationals, you really have to put trust in your teammate that they’re training on those off days.”
Having several days off was a bit easier for close-knit teammates who trusted each other to prepare.
“I love these girls so much,” Lammie said. “It was really fun getting to run with them for two years, and they became my best friends.”
Kepner and Smith are 2025 HSE graduates. Lammie, who will be a junior in the fall, and Senefeld, who will be a senior, look to reload with new relay partners.
“Nothing will replace running with these girls,” Kepner said. “That’s what I’ve done the past couple of years — it’s just going to be such a big adjustment not having them with me because we always push each other in different ways.”
From left, Ciara Kepner, Chloe Senefeld, Anissa Lammie and Addison Smith ran times of 3:58.51 in the 1600-meter sprint medley and 3:44.65 in the 4x400-meter relay. (Photo courtesy of Mike Kepner)
Christian school teacher charged with sexual relations with teen
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
An arrest warrant was issued July 1 for Torrie Lemon, a 23-year-old kindergarten teacher who had been working at Colonial Christian School in north Indianapolis and who allegedly was having an ongoing sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student at the school.
CRIME
Lemon faces two felony counts of child seduction
Lemon, who moved to Indiana from New Hampshire in fall 2024, moved back to her home state after allegations of the relationship were reported to school officials and law enforcement in April. According to the probable cause statement filed in Hamilton County Court, the victim is a Fishers resident and some of the encounters took place at the victim’s home.
According to the probable cause statement, details of the relationship were discovered when another student found a video and text messages between Lemon and the victim and reported them to school officials during a school-sponsored trip to Bob Jones University in South Carolina. Officers in that state took the initial state-
ments from Lemon and the victim, who both allegedly admitted to the relationship.
According to the probable cause statement, the video and some text messages were deleted from the victim’s phone before police were able to confiscate it.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers conducted subsequent interviews and gathered further details from the victim. She told officers that she and Lemon had started as friends and the relationship progressed. They allegedly engaged in sexual activity at the victim’s family home in Fishers and at Lemon’s apartment at the Colonial Christian School campus.
The victim’s mother told IMPD officers that she suspected a relationship and cautioned both the victim and Lemon to stop if anything beyond friendship was going on. Following her interview with IMPD, the victim’s mother filed a report with Fishers Police Department.
The victim’s father told IMPD officers that he, too, was suspicious and that he had mentioned his concerns to the victim’s mother.
Lemon has not yet provided a statement to IMPD. According to court records, she retained an attorney in New Hampshire.
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Children’s health webinar planned — The Hamilton County Health Department will host a free webinar on back-to-school vaccinations at 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Register at tinyurl.com/childrens-health-webinars.
State of the Campus set — Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County will host
its inaugural State of the Campus from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 3 at The Bridgewater Club. The event will feature Chancellor Rachel Kartz and other campus leaders. The event will include a breakfast buffet. Tickets are $30 through Aug. 29 and $45 after, and benefit students. For more, visit link.ivytech.edu/ IVY2025.
Johnson files for County Court 4 seat
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Magistrate Aaron Johnson recently announced his candidacy for the open Hamilton County Superior Court 4 judge seat.
ELECTIONS
According to the announcement, Johnson, a Republican, has 20 years of legal experience spanning civil and criminal law. He now serves as an appointed magistrate judge in Hamilton County Circuit and Superior Courts.
Johnson’s legal background includes work in employment, criminal, family, civil rights, landlord-tenant, contract, estate planning, probate law and small-claims. He previously served as general counsel and chief ethics officer for the Indiana Supreme Court. He also served several years as trial counsel for the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
“As a magistrate judge, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges facing young adults
caught in the criminal justice system,” Johnson stated. “In Superior Court 4, which handles a significant volume of misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses — many involving individuals aged 18 to 27 — it is critical to strike a balance between accountability and rehabilitation.”
Johnson graduated from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He also is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Citizen’s Academy and the Indiana State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy.
Outside of the courtroom, Johnson judges youth civic competitions and mentors teens and young adult boxers at Coach Colin’s Boxing Club in Fishers. He serves as a governance committee member of a parochial preparatory school and he is a member of the Indiana Bar Foundation, working with youth throughout Indiana. For more, visit votejohnsonforjudge. com.
Eyler to run in GOP primary for Hamilton Superior Court 8
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Danica Eyler, a Westfield resident, has announced her candidacy for judgeship in the newly created Hamilton Superior Court 8.
ELECTION
Eyler will appear on the ballot in the May 5, 2026, Republican primary.
Eyler is an attorney with Westfield-based Webster & Garino law firm. According to her campaign website, she has worked primarily with Hamilton County-based clients for the last seven years.
tral High School and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and McKinney School of Law.
Hamilton Superior Courts 8 and 9 were created as a result of Indiana House Bill 1144 — signed into law June 5 by Gov. Mike Braun — that mandated judicial administrative changes throughout the state. Among the changes was the creation of two new superior courts and two new magistrates in Hamilton County.
State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers), who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, authored the bill.
“I believe that everyone who comes before the court — litigants, attorneys, and citizens alike — deserves a judge who listens carefully, understands the law, and using their experience considers the real-world consequences of each decision,” Eyler stated in a press release.
Eyler is a graduate of Lawrence Cen-
“Due to the steady and continued growth in Hamilton County over the last decade, there’s a need for more judicial officers,” Jeter told Current in February. The new Superior Court judges will be voted on in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Eyler’s website is danicaeylerforjudge. com/.
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The Link expansion planned
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The Fishers Plat Committee voted July 2 in favor of a first step toward additional commercial development at The Link at Fishers District off 116th Street near I-69.
DEVELOPMENT
Chicago-based M&J Wilkow, property owner and developer, submitted a request to subdivide two lots on the nearly 30-acre site at 11100 USA Pkwy., bringing the total number of commercial lots at the site to seven.
Senior Planner Christy Cashin told the committee that the site has one office building now with associated parking, adding that there have been no requests for a rezone to the commercial-zoned site.
Committee Member Hatem Mekky, who also heads up the city’s Engineering Department, asked whether the planned right-of-way was wide enough to accommodate pedestrian pathways on both sides of the road. An immediate answer was not available.
Committee Member and city Planning
The Link at Fishers District currently has one office building. (Image courtesy of the City of Fishers)
Director Ross Hilleary made a motion to approve the plan with the condition that the developer work with the city’s engineering and planning department to evaluate pedestrian improvements in the right-of-way, which might include increasing its width. The motion passed unanimously.
The Link at Fishers District is close to IKEA and other Fishers District mixed-use developments. The area has seen significant growth in recent years.
IU Health Saxony rebrands
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HEALTH CARE
With its major expansion projected for completion in a few months, Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital has officially been renamed IU Health Fishers.
The long-planned name change is part of IU Health’s ongoing Fishers Community Impact Project, a $300 million investment expanding services at the health care facility at 13000 E. 136th St.
According to an announcement from IU Health, the project is on track for completion by late October and includes a significant expansion of the Fishers hospital campus and services, along with off-site outpatient access to primary care and specialists.
“Fishers is now the fourth-largest city in Indiana and the population continues to grow rapidly,” stated Soula Banich, vice president and chief operations officer supporting IU Health Fishers. “When we began this work to expand services and access to better meet the needs of the increasing
population, it became clear the hospital needed a name that better reflects this growth and the broader population we serve.”
The expansion includes standalone outpatient physician office developments in McCordsville and Fishers. When complete, the square footage of the Fishers hospital campus will have increased by nearly 50 percent and will double the hospital’s workforce.
For more, visit iuhealth.org/ find-locations/iu-health-fishers.
Hamilton County judiciary welcomes new magistrates
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The Hamilton County judiciary welcomed two new magistrates this month.
GOVERNMENT
Karen Morris and Sarah Shields began their roles July 1. They will be robed during a joint ceremony at 4 p.m. July 8 in Hamilton Superior Court 4. They began their roles July 1.
Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander said the magistrates will preside over civil matters, including adoptions, divorces, contract disputes and tort claims. They also will preside over certain criminal proceedings, such as initial hearings and probation violations.
Office.
“I am honored to have been appointed as a magistrate judge and look forward to continuing to serve the community where I’ve made my home for many years,” Morris stated. “I hope to bring my years of experience to the bench to foster a courtroom that is respectful and fair to all those who come before the court.”
Morris is the screening team supervisor for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and has been a deputy prosecuting attorney in the county for more than 18 years. Her legal career began in the Marion County Public Defender’s
Shields is a staff attorney for Hamilton Superior Courts 4, 5, 6 and 7. She has been a deputy attorney general and practiced in the areas of criminal, civil and appellate law.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve Hamilton County in this capacity,” Shields stated. “The court system plays such a vital role in people’s lives, and I am committed to ensuring that each case is handled with fairness, integrity and compassion.”
The new positions are in response to continued population growth and mounting caseloads within the county.
IU Health’s facility on 136th Street has officially changed its name from IU Health Saxony to IU Health Fishers. (Photo courtesy of IU Health)
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Airport ‘basketball court’ celebrates WNBA All-Stars
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Indianapolis International Airport and former Indiana Fever star/WNBA champion
Tamika Catchings re-
BASKETBALL
cently unveiled a replica of the official WNBA All-Star basketball court, installed at the airport’s central Civic Plaza — part of the city’s celebration of AT&T WBNA All-Star 2025, set for July 18 and 19 in Indy.
“Fans will step off the plane and onto the court, ready to experience basketball in Indiana — where no one celebrates the game like Hoosiers,” Catchings stated in an announcement from the airport authority. “As they say — in 49 other states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana.”
Catchings is the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee co-chair and an Indianapolis Airport Authority board member.
The airport’s basketball court design features 19 stars from the Indiana state flag, is designed in the Indiana Fever colors and includes all WNBA teams’ logos. The court
image also features the WNBA’s three-point line. The court image was printed and installed by Miles Printing, an Indiana-based woman-owned business. According to the announcement, the appliqué took 92 hours to install and it will remain in place through July 21.
“We’ve transformed the Indy airport into the gateway to basketball legacy,” IAA Executive Director Mario Rodriguez stated.
HAMILTON COUNTY STUDENTS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS
Six Hamilton County high school 2025 graduates were recently presented with $3,000 each as recipients of the Barney Hobbs Memorial Horticulture Scholarship from the Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association. The Master Gardener Program, sponsored by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, is a volunteer training program that educates the community about gardening and horticultural topics. Barney Hobbs was a founding member of HCMGA. Recipients are, from left, Johnathan Popiela, Sheridan High School; Alexandra Ely, Fishers High School; Breanna Hudson, Hamilton Southeastern High School; Reagan Decraene, Westfield High School; Connor Reiff, Options of Noblesville; and Noah Brooks, Fishers High School. Applications for the scholarship are due March 15 each year. Learn more at hcmga.org. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association)
A replica basketball court decorates the central plaza at Indianapolis International Airport in celebration of the WNBA All-Stars. (Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Airport Authority)
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The Indianapolis Colts return to Grand Park in Westfield July 23 through Aug. 14 for training camp, with 13 practices open to the public. Training camp includes bleacher seating, family-friendly activities, opportunities to see players up close and a joint-practice day with the Green Bay Packers.
This is the seventh year for the camp in Westfield.
Six of the 13 practices are free to attend. Tickets for Primetime Practice days — July 26 and 31 and Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10 — are $5 for fans 18 and older. Children 17 and younger are free for those practices, but a ticket is required. Tickets for Joint Practice Day with the Green Bay Packers Aug. 14 are $10 for adults and free for youth 17 and younger, with tickets required for all entries.
For the first time at Grand Park, the team will have a night practice from 8 to 10 p.m. July 31, with a “Thirsty Thursday” special presented by Bud Light.
“We are thrilled to return to Grand Park for 2025 Colts Training Camp and to continue our wonderful partnership with the City of Westfield,” Indianapolis Colts owner and Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson stated. “Together over the years, we’ve been able to provide a fun, exciting and accessible experience for Colts fans of all ages and this year will be no different.”
Ticket proceeds will benefit USA Football to support Flag Football development in Indiana through equipment and coaching support.
Parking at Grand Park is $5 in advance and $10 on-site. Learn more and download tickets at Colts.com/Camp.
Fans watch the Indianapolis Colts during training camp in 2024. (File photo)
IDOH: Tobacco use on the decline among youth
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Indiana Department of Health recently released the results of the 2024 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey, indicating that tobacco use among teens is at its lowest level in two decades.
VAPING
The survey — conducted anonymously at participating public school districts every two years — collected data from more than 63,000 Hoosier students in grades six through 12 on tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, access to tobacco products, advertising and cessation efforts.
prevention education and access to cessation resources.
Stacy Collins, executive director of Breathe Easy Hamilton County, said one reason more youth are staying away from tobacco use is awareness.
According to the results, 5 percent of respondents reported using e-cigarettes/vapes, down from 18.5 percent in 2018. According to IDOH, despite progress in curbing tobacco and vape use among teens, the availability of flavored tobacco products and the rising popularity of oral nicotine pouches are cause for concern. E-cigarettes remain the most used tobacco product among youth. Nearly half of students who reported using e-cigarettes said they had vaped 20 or more days within a 30-day period.
“We are encouraged by the continued decline in youth tobacco and e-cigarette use, yet we remain vigilant in addressing nicotine addiction and the appeal of flavored products,” Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver stated. “I am thankful for the tobacco prevention team and many coalitions who have been addressing tobacco prevention for decades. This last year they have had the added assistance of addressing vaping prevention in schools with the local health departments’ school health liaisons, made possible by Health First Indiana.”
Breathe Easy Hamilton County is among the local coalitions that support youth, families and schools through a comprehensive approach to tobacco cessation. The organization works with local school districts to strengthen campus tobacco policies and partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to provide
“They’re more aware of the health risks and are making smarter choices for their future,” she said. “Education, strong role models and policies like age restrictions and zero-tolerance have helped shift the culture. But we’re also seeing some youth turn to smokeless products like nicotine pouches, which are cheap, inconspicuous and give the illusion that they aren’t as harmful. However, they are, and it’s important for parents and educators to stay informed and keep those conversations going.”
Collins said the organization anticipates the new $2 per pack cigarette tax increase — which went into effect July 1 — will help reduce smoking in Indiana.
“We’ve had the lowest tobacco tax in the region for over 25 years, which has made cigarettes more affordable and accessible for far too long,” she said. “Higher prices have been proven to discourage tobacco use, especially among youth, and this change comes at a time when families are already reevaluating their spending habits. Raising the tax brings us closer to national standards and helps deter use, especially among young people. This is an important step toward protecting public health — and we hope future efforts will continue to build on that progress.”
Besides tobacco cessation programs, Breathe Easy Hamilton County also provides a “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer through a partnership with the Hamilton County Health Department. The trailer is a traveling educational exhibit that helps parents, educators and youth workers recognize discreet nicotine products and better understand the realities of youth addiction.
Learn more at breatheeasyhamiltoncounty.com. View the results of the Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey at in.gov/ health.
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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Marlon Llewellyn has been sharing his mother’s Jamaican recipes with the Fishers community for about a year at the Fishers Test Kitchen. Llewellyn’s Fridayand Saturday-night Caribbean specials have proven so popular that Scotchy Jamaican Grill is now a front-facing, permanent fixture at the Fishers District venue.
Llewellyn, a former Ball State football player who now teaches management classes at his alma mater, said he first had the idea for the restaurant a few years ago and wrote the whole business plan in a journal. He was reminded of that idea after hearing an inspiring sermon at Heartland Church.
“God spoke to me that day and told me, ‘Hey, I’m not going to let you leave Earth without doing everything I tell you to do,’” he said. “And so, I go home. I get my journal and the first thing that pops in my journal is a restaurant concept I wrote down in February 2021. And I said, ‘God, if we’re gonna do this, I’ll need your help.’”
Llewellyn had never worked in the restaurant industry before, but he’s always cooked and paid attention when his mother was cooking traditional recipes. He said he called up his son, Bryce, and asked if he wanted to open a restaurant. Bryce agreed and the two started small in June 2024 with occasional pop-ups at Fishers Test Kitchen.
“The first pop-up was June 8 (2024) — sold out,” he said. “Then the next one sold out, third one sold out. And then the fourth one, we sold out. Then (in fall 2024), the executive chef … Greg Howe, he said, ‘Let’s incubate you. Let’s see how good this thing works.’”
Fishers Test Kitchen, 9713 District North Dr., offers promising restaurant concepts kitchen space for pop-ups, incubation and more permanent placement. The goal is for those restaurants to eventually open their own locations, allowing new restaurant concepts to rotate into a vacated space.
Fishers Test Kitchen’s three main restaurants now are Gordito’s Rust Belt Tacos & Tortas, Chick Magnet fried chicken and One Trick Pony smashburgers.
Jamaican Grill ‘graduates’ to front of house at Fishers Test Kitchen
Llewellyn said Scotchys will offer its Jamaican specials only on Friday and Saturday nights, but is now a front-facing business, sharing a kitchen pod with One Trick Pony rather than working out of the incubation kitchen.
Llewellyn said that during the pop-ups and incubation period, he and his son made jerk-seasoned chicken and pork, rice and peas, steamed cabbage and fried plantains — all his mother’s favorite recipes. They homed in on the most popular of those for the front-facing kitchen.
“The top selling items were jerk chick-
en, rice and peas and steamed cabbage,” he said, and those items now will be a dinner bowl for Fishers customers every Friday and Saturday night.
In addition to the Fishers Test Kitchen, Scotchy is a featured restaurant at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and was one of the restaurant vendors chosen for this year’s Indy 500 celebration.
Llewellyn said that in just one year, his restaurant has come a long way thanks to hard work and faith.
“I think that the cliche is — sky’s the limit, but I’m doing it out of love and I’m
watching God really be in the middle of everything I do,” he said.
Llewellyn was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and came to the United States when he was a young boy after his grandmother got a visa and immigrated. He lived in Florida and played high school football. He said he had a lot of college recruiters interested in him, but Ball State promised his mother that if he played for that school, he was guaranteed to graduate.
Now, he is a professor at that same school and said one of his most humbling moments was when his students surprised him by coming to the Fishers Test Kitchen to try his food
Customers who buy a jerk chicken dinner bowl at Scotchys Jamaican Grill now can pair it with an authentic-tasting libation and cap off the meal with a signature scoop.
Sun King Brewery shares the Fishers Test Kitchen building and Scotchys owner Marlon Llewellyn has partnered with Sun King to create a special Jamaican-style lager, called Pour Up the Vibes.
He said that during the development process, he learned a lot about brewing
beer and was able to taste-test the lager before it went into production.
Scotchys has another partnership with Indianapolis-based Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, which makes two Jamaican-inspired flavors for Scotchys — rum raisin and Grape Nuts.
Llewellyn said Howdy’s employs people with developmental disabilities and a portion of sales from those two flavors is donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
“It’s all about inspiring young people to go chase their dreams,” he said of his work in the classroom and in the kitchen.
“I think if anything I’ve learned from this process is that we all have dreams — we all have written something down. Go chase them.”
For more about Fishers Test Kitchen, visit fisherstestkitchen.com.
Bryce and Marlon Llewellyn’s Scotchy Jamaican Grill is featured at Fishers Test Kitchen and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and was part of the food lineup during the Indy 500 celebration. (Photo courtesy of Marlon Llewellyn)
Marlon Llewellyn worked with Sun King Brewery to develop Pour Up the Vibes, a Jamaican-style lager, available at Sun King’s Fishers location. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
BEER AND ICE CREAM
ON THE COVER: Marlon Llewellyn started Scotchy Jamaican Grill with his son Bryce in 2024 at Fishers Test Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Marlon Llewellyn)
Signs & symptoms of scoliosis
Commentary by Dr. Daniel Drake
VISION
Scoliosis is an orthopedic condition where the spine curves and rotates in different directions as a child grows. It commonly develops between the ages of 10 to 15 years. If left untreated, scoliosis can lead to a severe spinal deformity, possible pain and decreased self-image. The three types of scoliosis are: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (most common); congenital scoliosis (present at birth); and neuromuscular scoliosis (caused by conditions such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy).
If you suspect scoliosis in your child, it is important to look for the following physical signs:
• Uneven shoulders or shoulder blades
• Uneven hips or asymmetric waist
• A prominent rib cage on one side
• A noticeable curve in the spine when bending forward
• Muscles that are more prominent on one side of the back
• Clothes that don’t fit properly or hang unevenly
If you suspect scoliosis in your child,
early intervention and diagnosis is important to prevent the spinal curve from worsening. Immediately make a visit to your primary care provider. You may be sent to an orthopedic specialist.
Patients will have an individualized treatment plan, depending on the severity of the scoliosis curvature. Some treatment options include observation for mild scoliosis; physical therapy for mild to moderate scoliosis; back braces for moderate curvatures or a custom-molded plastic orthosis to prevent or limit further curvature; casting, an option for toddlers and younger children that worn at all times to help keep the spine in place; and surgery for more severe scoliosis.
If you suspect your child has scoliosis, call 317-948-2550 to schedule an appointment with Riley Children’s Orthopedics. A physician referral is not required.
Dr. Daniel Drake is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Riley Children’s Health at IU Health North Hospital.
Slick City coming to Geist
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A vacant 55,000-square-foot building on Fox Road that was formerly a Marsh grocery store will be filled with indoor slides, air courts and other family-friendly activities by the end of this year.
NEW BUSINESS
Slick City Indianapolis is under construction at 11625 Fox Rd. in Lawrence. It will be only the second Indiana franchise to open and is owned by Eddie Wilson, who also is opening a Greenwood location at around the same time.
A Brownsburg location, run by another franchise owner, was the first in Indiana and opened April 1.
Wilson said he has always been interested in the entertainment park industry and when he heard about Slick City, he looked into it.
“After I met with them and talked to them and saw their design and plan, I hurried up and bought two of them,” he said. He said the Geist location will have about 16 slides, air basketball, an arcade, a soft-
Slick City in Brownsburg was the first Indiana location for the national chain, which plans to open a new park in the Geist area. (Image courtesy of Slick City Brownsburg)
play area and an area that can be reserved for birthday parties. Both of his franchise locations are in former grocery stores, he said, which works well because they have large open spaces and tall ceilings.
Wilson anticipates hiring about 150 full- and part-time people for each of his franchises.
According to the national chain’s website, it has 16 locations and is in the process of opening 40 more. In addition to Indiana, Slick City parks are open in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin.
For more, visit slickcity.com.
Sunny Day Cafe opens at Hamilton Town Center
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
A restaurant serving Mexican and American dishes is now open at 3230 Harrell Pkwy. at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville.
RESTAURANT
Sunny Day Cafe serves omelets, skillets, sandwiches and salads, along with mimosas and margaritas.
The new Sunny Day Cafe is the second in Indiana. The first opened in Carmel at 1430 W. Carmel Dr. in 2023.
Initially, owner Yazmin Bernal said she wanted to serve Mexican breakfast items. But the menu has evolved to combine Mexican and American options.
“I wanted to work in the restaurant business, and I started working at La Hacienda off Allisonville Road in Fishers 15 to 20 years ago,” Bernal said. “I then decided I wanted to open my own place. My brother-in-law was working in breakfast restaurants, and he was the one who
helped build the menu and create the dishes. It is a family-owned business, and although it started small, it’s continued to grow.”
Bernal said she is excited about the Hamilton Town Center location.
“The opportunity just came out of nowhere,” Bernal said. “It just happened that this American dream location was up for retail. My husband inquired, and we had a response from the mall the same day. Everything moved very smoothly after our first conversation with the realtor, so we moved forward because we didn’t want to miss out on this location.”
Bernal said the demand for Mexican fare has been high.
“We thought that the American dishes would gain more popularity, but everybody is going for the Mexican dishes like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros and breakfast tacos,” Bernal said.
Bernal said opening additional restaurants in the future is a strong possibility.
For more, visit sunnydaycafes.com.
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high-energy country music band is out of Fishers, IN. Jai, with brother David and best friend Kevin Bonewitz, knows how to entertain a crowd. The street party begins at 6 p.m. with plenty of food and beverage vendors. You won't want to miss this fun, free community event! Don't forget your lawn chairs!
Saturday, July 26, 2025 Basile Opera Center • 6pm
Join us to celebrate summer, connect with friends, and make new memories in the heart of the historic Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. Featuring live singers, dancing, an open bar, and a delicious lobster and/or beef tenderloin dinner, this fun-filled summer event will be an evening to remember!
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Toto lead singer still enjoying life on the road
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Joseph Williams is best known as the lead singer for the rock band Toto off and on since the mid-1980s.
Yet Williams has lent his voice to other projects, including “The Lion King,” and has written scores for TV shows and movies. He learned from one of the best as his father is legendary film composer John Williams, who has won five Academy Awards for his film scores.
For the moment, Joseph Williams’ focus is on Toto’s summer tour, which has an Aug. 6 stop at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Toto will be joined by Christopher Cross and Men at Work in a 6:45 p.m. concert. Guitarist Steve Lukather is the sole continuous founding member of Toto.
“We just have so much fun, so that keeps us going, and the audiences have been growing over the years,” Williams said. “We did the three years with Journey and (that) actually helped us a lot with ticket sales and all that stuff. So, it’s been a great run and it just keeps getting better. Speaking for Luke (Lukather) and myself, we love to be on the road, and the audiences seem to really be digging it. So, that keeps me motivated.”
Williams said the group changes up the setlist whenever it can.
“Obviously, the hits are there, but there are a handful of other songs that are different (from last tour),” Williams said. “We love to pull out some deep cuts from some of the albums. Diehard fans will obviously know some of these more than the casual fans. We rock really well and groove really strongly. It’s a good set. I think people are going to be pleased.”
Among the band’s biggest hits are “Hold the Line,” “Rosanna” and “Africa.”
“The audience response is great and gives us a kick in the pants,’ Williams said of “Africa.” “David Paich isn’t really touring with us anymore and I get to sing his parts in the verse, and that’s a lot of fun because it’s down on a slightly
different range for me. It’s great to see the younger generations loving it, knowing that song with the help of all the covers over the years.”
Williams said “Africa” has surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify.
Williams, 64, served as the lead vocalist from 1986 to 1988 before he returned full-time in 2010. In between, he performed occasionally with Toto.
“I was primarily writing scores for TV shows,” he said. “It was perfect timing because I could work at home and be with my kids when they were growing up, which was great.”
Williams’ father is still active.
‘“He’s an amazing specimen,” Williams said. “He’s going strong and currently working on something for the Vienna Philharmonic. He’s 93 and sharp as a tack. I’m not going to speculate I’ll be as sharp as he is at that age, but I’m going to try.”
The first time he worked with his father was in 1975 when he was 15 years old.
“He would never have me working on something if he didn’t know I could do it,” he said. “I was very fortunate I got to work on a couple of ‘Star Wars’ films and a few others.”
Williams said it’s hard to choose which of his father’s scores is his favorite.
“One that is really high on my list is the first Indiana Jones, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark,’” Williams said. “I think that’s a brilliant score. He’s got so many. ‘Schindler’s List’ is incredible. I love all the ‘Star Wars’ stuff.”
Williams provided the singing voice of Simba in the 1994 animated version of “The Lion King.”
“I’m very proud of that. It’s great to be part of the Disney legacy,” he said. Toto is known for its versatile musicianship.
“It’s a band of excellent musicians who have careers working with other artists,” Williams said. “That was true when the band formed and we try to keep to that idea.”
For tickets, visit, ruoffmusiccenter.net.
‘WAITRESS’
“Waitress” runs July 17 to Aug. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
‘XANADU’
Red Barn Summer Theatre presents “Xanadu” July 16-20 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
SONGBOOK ACADEMY
Songbook Showcase is set for 7 p.m. July 17 and Songbook Academy in Concert is set for 7 p.m. July 19 at the Payne and Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“I Want My ‘80s! A Totally Tubular Party!” is set for July 17, followed by vocalist Melissa Sondhi July 18 and Dueling Pianos July 19 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All three performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘PUFFS’
Main Street Productions presents “Puffs,” a youth production, July 17-27 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
DISPATCH
Potter to perform in Fishers — Singer-songwriter Grace Potter will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. Tickets are on sale at npdamp.com and mokbpresents.com. Potter burst onto the scene in the early 2000s both as a solo artist and with her band the Nocturnals. She disbanded the Nocturnals in 2013, teaming with producer Eric Valentine for the 2015 album “Midnight.” In 2025, Potter released “Medicine,” produced by T-Bone Burnett. For ticketed shows, the venue is an all-ages facility, and children 2 and under are admitted free. Guests can bring their own lawn chair and blankets. For more, visit gracepotter.com and fisherslive.com. The new date for Band of Horses is 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Nickel Plate District. It was previously postponed by severe weather and high winds.
Toto members Steve Lukather, left, and Joseph Williams will play Aug. 6 at Ruoff Music Center. (Photo courtesy of Toto)
Opera event returns to roots
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey sees it as only fitting that Lobster Palooza is back at its original Meridian-Kessler roots for its 15th anniversary.
FUNDRAISER
The event returned to the Basile Opera Center in 2023 after two years at Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville during renovation of Basile Opera Center. Lobster Palooza is set for 6 p.m. July 26 at 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.
in December of 2016 and I thought this is one of the weirdest, exciting events I’ve ever heard of in nonprofit fundraising,” he said. “Whoever thought of in the heat of July, Larry Bird, opera and lobster. I just thought that it was the craziest combination I’d ever heard.”
Bird, the NBA legend and former Indiana Pacers head coach and executive, and his wife, Dinah, served as honorary chairs of Lobster Palooza for a few years.
Starkey said they can use the entire property because Indianapolis Opera owns the building now.
“Meridian-Kessler is historically synonymous with long-running events,” Starkey said. “One of them is this particular building and campus (that) used to host GreekFest when the Greek Orthodox Church was here and that grew from a one-day event to three.”
Starkey said the event started on the property in a circus tent with an idea of legacy board members.
“I remember coming to the company
“We’re not sure anybody else does anything like this on any level,” Starkey said. “You still get the fresh Maine boiled lobster that we fly in the day before, and on top of that, you get a fundraising event with opera singing, an incredible array of mixed drinks and refreshment of Fork and Ale beer, Tito’s and exquisite wines.”
A cigar bar has been added this year. The event helps support the Indianapolis Opera’s music education programs. For more, visit indyopera.org.
FHS grad assists with show
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Leon Benbow-Blomberg, this is a special opportunity.
MUSICAL
The 2016 Fishers High School graduate is the assistant choreographer for Footlite Musicals’ presentation of “Hadestown Teen Edition,” which runs July 18 to 27 at Hedback Theatre in Indianapolis.
“I really enjoyed getting to create the choreography for some of my favorite pieces in Hadestown,” he said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to make my mark on such a fabulous show.”
mythologies being created to be told (or sung!) again and again,” Benbow-Blomberg said. “While we don’t have the iconic rotating stage of the Broadway version of ‘Hadestown,’ there’s still a lot that was able to be accomplished with the right formations and types of movement that I envisioned on the stage.
Marguerite Bourgeois, a 2024 Bishop Chatard High School graduate, is enjoying her role in the ensemble.
This is Indianapolis resident Benbow-Blomberg’s first time helping with choreography for a production.
“The biggest challenge for me for the choreography was making sure to create movement that showcases some of the key concepts of ‘Hadestown,’ from emphasizing the plot of the story, to amplifying the percussiveness of some lyrics, and overall, bringing together the theme of
“There is never a dull moment, and it really gives everyone an opportunity to shine in their own ways,” she said. “We work as a unit yet also as individuals, and it’s been an amazing process to figure out how that’s supposed to work.”
Gisele Dollinger, who lives in Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, is the music director and conductor.
“Even though I’ve worked with musically talented teenagers for the last 30 years, every summer I’m amazed at these next-level students.” she said.
This is the 50th season of Footlite youth artist productions. For more, visit footlite. org.
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NIGHT & DAY
ZCHS grad to make B&B debut
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Izzy Casciani has attended Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre shows for years.
MUSICAL
Now, the 2024 Zionsville Community High School graduate will make her Beef & Boards debut in the ensemble of “Waitress,” set for July 17 to Aug. 31 at the Indianapolis venue.
“I saw many Beef & Boards shows as a teenager and I always admired the quality and professionalism happening so close to my hometown,” said Casciani, who attends New York University School of Arts. “I feel very lucky to be up there myself now. I am most looking forward to working as an understudy for the first time, and I’m very excited to meet and work with all of the talented people involved in Beef & Boards.”
Casciani said she loves the music in “Waitress.”
“I went through a big phase of listening to it nonstop in middle school,” she said. “I like that (‘Waitress’ composer) Sara Bareilles’ music easily connects with people, whether they like musical theater or not,
Zionsville Community High School graduate Izzy Casciani will perform in “Waitress.” (Photo courtesy of Izzy Casciani)
and I also love the underlying theme of the importance of feminine relationships, whether that’s friendship or motherhood. I’m very excited to perform in the wedding scene in Act II. It’s so joyful and fun.”
Casciani attended the Songbook Academy, the Great American Songbook Foundation’s summer intensive summer program, in 2022 and 2024.
“My time at Songbook gave me a beautiful foundation for my work as both an actor and singer, but also just as a human,” she said. “It has been such a privilege going to school in New York City, and aside from the incredible training, I love that I can have one foot in that hub of music and theater and one foot here, where the talent is no less abundant but much more accessible.”
For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Sleepless in Indianapolis
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
HUMOR
Every health magazine features articles about sleep. How many hours do you need? What time should you go to bed? What should you eat before retiring? Should you wear pajamas or sleep au naturel? Should pets sleep on your bed?
I saw a magazine the other day that featured an entire article on the pros and cons of wearing socks to bed. I always wear socks to bed; otherwise, my shoes give me blisters when I roll over.
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I’ve had sleeping issues my entire life. I tried everything, so now I use a very beneficial prescription medicine. I’ve been taking it for 25 years. My wife Mary Ellen complains that I disturb her sleep by thrashing around, saying bizarre things, and sometimes rolling out of bed. I even sleepwalk. Things get even worse if I remember to take the drug.
I do sleep better on a bus. The second I get in the seat, I’m out cold. Mary Ellen told me recently that we once took a bus tour through Paris. That was news to me. But why do I sleep better on a bus? There is nothing on a bus that lends itself to sleeping.
I do want to wean myself off this drug, so I decided to try to simulate the very conditions on a bus that send me to Never Neverland. I requested that Mary Ellen stand at the foot of the bed and talk about whaling in Juneau. When we toured Alaska, this method gave me an hour of sleep, thanks to our monotone guide.
Mary Ellen felt dumb talking to me from the foot of the bed, especially with her back to me like she was the bus driver. First, she tried to explain to me how to play mahjong. That didn’t work. Explaining the benefits of yoga had no effect, either. But then I asked her to rock the bed back and forth, so I’d feel like I was on the bus. That was getting a little too weird for her,
“I saw a magazine the other day that featured an entire article on the pros and cons of wearing socks to bed. I always wear socks to bed; otherwise, my shoes give me blisters when I roll over.”
– DICK WOLFSIE
so she opted to sleep on the couch. It irked me that she fell asleep right away.
Maybe it was the sun that made me drowsy, so I shined a floor lamp directly in my eyes. Then I started rocking up and down on the bed like I was on a bus. My neighbor Paul could see me bouncing from his bedroom window. I don’t know what he thought I was doing, but the next day he kept winking at me.
Then I had another idea. A bus is filled with people. Was that the crucial factor? But we didn’t have 30 chairs to put alongside the bed while I was trying to doze off.
I’m not going to take that drug tonight. So, how will I fall asleep?
I’m taking the 12:35 to Muncie.
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