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Residential developments under consideration
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Two new residential developments, Midland Trace Apartments and The Granary, are proposed in the City of Noblesville.
All developments must be introduced to the Noblesville Common Council before going before the Noblesville Plan Commission. They then return to the council for final consideration.
The developments went before the Noblesville Plan Commission July 21 and will return to the Noblesville Common Council for final consideration at a later date.
MIDLAND TRACE APARTMENTS
Michael Surak, president of RealAmerica, a real estate developing firm, presented the Midland Trace Apartments to the council July 15.
The $19 million development would be east of Willowview Road in Noblesville on the north side of the Midland Trace Trail. It would have 60 two-story and single-story apartment buildings, a clubhouse with amenities and open space, and two connections to the Midland Trace Trail.
Proposed amenities include a clubhouse, a fitness center, a computer-business room, a dog-wash station, bike storage, a patio with a grill and picnic tables, a playground, a dog park and a sports court area.
The development would be a partnership with Noblesville nonprofit Janus Developmental Services, which provides adults with disabilities opportunities to participate and contribute within the community. Surak said 15 units would be reserved for individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“We’ve been in touch with Janus about this for several years now,” Surak said. “We fully anticipate, especially with Janus being next door, that they will be the primary referral source for these units.”
Timothy White, president of Janus Developmental Services, wrote a letter of support for the project, saying rezoning the property will address the critical housing
needs of its clients.
“This development will allow Janus to expand our programming, offering direct access to life skills training, educational workshops, job readiness support and community wellness activities,” White said in the letter.
THE GRANARY
The Noblesville Common Council approved an economic development agreement for The Granary, a $64 million mixeduse development along the new Pleasant
Street Corridor, in August 2024.
The development, a partnership with developer Flaherty & Collins, would be on approximately 3 acres between South 8th and South 9th streets. It would have a four-story mixed-use building and parking garage containing 222 apartment homes, 5,000 square feet of commercial retail space, approximately 300 parking spaces for residents and the public, a trailhead area to the Midland Trace and Nickel Plate trails with public restrooms and lockers, and amenities like a saltwater pool and aqua lounge, co-working areas and a fitness center.
Brandon Bogan, vice president of development at Flaherty & Collins, said the goal would be to start construction this November.
“We view this as a collaboration with the city,” Bogan said. “We’re excited about providing an opportunity for new residents here in Noblesville as well as existing residents who want to be close to downtown.”
For more, visit flco.com/portfolio/ the-granary.
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Site map for the Midland Trace Apartments. (Renderings courtesy of Noblesville Common Council)
Conceptual rendering of The Granary.
DISPATCHES
Foundation hires new partnership director — The Arthur Dean Family Foundation has added Tracy Butler as the new director of partnership strategy and investments. In this role, Butler will lead ADFF’s grantmaking and partner relationship strategy. She also will play a key leadership role in advancing the foundation’s organizational development. ADFF supports organizations that serve young people and families in Marion, Hamilton and Whitley counties, awarding approximately $4 million annually to roughly 40 nonprofit partners.
“I Love the 90’s Tour” coming to Noblesville — Officials with The Arena at Innovation Mile recently announced that the venue will present the “I Love The 90’s Tour” Sept. 26. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Represented by Universal Attractions Agency, the tour showcases a rotating lineup of performers including Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, Rob Base, Young MC, Treach of Naughty by Nature, Tag Team and C+C Music Factory. Attendees can expect to hear songs like “Ice, Ice Baby,” “I Swear,” “Funky Cold Medina” and “It Takes Two.” For more, visit ilovethe90stour.com or contact noblesville@reventertainment.com.
Noblesville graduate receives scholarship — Noblesville High School 2024-25 graduate Claire DeRolf was awarded a $2500 STAR Scholarship from P.E.O. International to assist with upcoming college costs. P.E.O. International is a philanthropic organization that supports women’s education through scholarships, grants, loans and Cottey College. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is an award presented to a high school senior woman who demonstrates excellence in academic achievement, leadership and community service and plans to attend post-secondary education. Applicants must be recommended by a local P.E.O chapter and submit an online application. DeRolf was sponsored by Chapter EH of Noblesville.
Ruoff Music Center launches partnership with KultureCity — Ruoff Music Center is now certified as sensory inclusive through KultureCity, a nonprofit dedicated to sensory accessibility and acceptance. The venue completed a comprehensive certification which includes sensory training, sensory bags, venue signage and KultureCity app integration. These resources are available now at no cost to fans. For more, visit ruoffmusiccenter.net/accessibility.
Commissioners OK precinct changes, interlocal agreement
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
During their July 14 meeting, the Hamilton County Commissioners approved voting precinct changes and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Sheridan and established a cybersecurity awareness and training policy.
The next commissioners meeting is at 1 p.m. July 28 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville.
What happened: The commissioners approved voting precinct changes that were presented by Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams.
What it means: Williams said the county will add 16 new precincts, which are geographical areas used to organize and administer elections. The change is the result of the creation of new city districts in Adams Township; registered voter numbers in Clay Township; annexations in Delaware, Fall Creek and Noblesville townships; and annexations and growth in Washington and Wayne townships.
What’s next: The number of precincts will increase from 220 to 235.
What happened: The commissioners approved a resolution to establish a cybersecurity awareness and training policy.
What it means: Hamilton County Chief Compliance Officer Steven Rushforth said the policy formalizes the commissioners’ expectations as it relates to cybersecurity awareness and education for anyone using Hamilton County technology services or accessing the county’s network.
What happened: The commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Sheridan regarding roadway projects.
What it means: Hamilton County Attorney Connor Sullivan said the agreement pertains to Dunbar Road in Adams Township. Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said the project will be treated as a county project. It will involve widening Dunbar Road between 236th Street and 216th Street. There also will be a 10foot multiuse path for bicycles, jogging and walking.
What’s next: The agreement will go before the Hamilton County Council for approval at its meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 6. It will then go before the Sheridan Town Council for approval.
From left, Noblesville Lions Club
President Jeff Kozicki presents Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Education Co-op Blind/Low Vision teachers Shelby Metzler and Jennifer Abbott with the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Fellowship Award. The Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Education Co-op provides consultative or direct services and materials to children with qualifying vision loss. Lions club members have been serving and advocating for the blind and visually impaired since 1925. According to Kozicki, Helen Keller challenged club members to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.”
(Photo courtesy of Lisa Dick)
‘Dancing with our Stars’ returns for 11th year
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The 11th annual ‘Dancing with Our Stars’ fundraiser returns to Hamilton County from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville.
FUNDRAISER
Presented by Community Health Network for the fifth consecutive year, ‘Dancing with Our Stars’ is Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds directly support the organization’s mission of delivering medically tailored meals to the elderly, those facing food insecurity, those with disabilities or those who are unable to prepare food for themselves.
“As we celebrate 50 years of service, this event reminds us that when the community comes together, real impact happens,” said Beth Gehlhausen, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County. “Every vote, every dance and every dollar raised helps ensure no neighbor is left hungry or forgotten.”
Gehlhausen said the organization came up with the idea for the fundraiser by chance.
“When I joined the organization on a fulltime basis, we were looking for a signature event, and one of the girls that worked here at the time had a sister on a committee for a similar event in the Columbus area,” Gehlhausen said. “We met with some folks and thought we could pull it off. And people do love it because they love watching their friends. I think sometimes people come and watch their friends because they think they’re going to be awful, but we’ve never had anybody who’s awful.”
The event features local professional dancers paired with county residents who compete for the ‘Dancing with Our Stars’ championship. The audience also votes for its favorite dancer or dancers for the People’s Choice Award.
This year’s professional dancers are Rob Jenkins, Scott Shook, Sean Gehlhausen, Matt Moore, Zhivko Yankov, Adam Trogdlen, Natasha Cox, Olga Cansino, Yulia Shook and Diana Miller.
Hamilton County residents who will be paired with professional dancers are:
• Ashley Mandery — Second-grade teacher at Hamilton Heights
• Erika Ross — Community relations and volunteer services manager at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
• Kate Adams — Owner of Lash & Brow Design Co.
• Kim Troyer — Real estate broker with the Williams Richwine Real Estate Group at Berkshire Hathaway
• Susan Rider — President of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals
• Tiffanie Ditlevson — U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, real estate professional and member of the Fishers City Council
• Adam Ogrzewalla — U.S. Army veteran and director of architecture at Guidon Design
• Jeff Jarecki — Founder of Paradigm Health
• Kyle Keever — Personal stylist at Saks Fifth Avenue
• Chris Cason — Co-founder of Blue Horseshoe and leader in the supply chain/Microsoft ERP practice
Gehlhausen said Hamilton County residents do not audition.
“We get folks who come up after the event and say, ‘I want to do it next year,’” Gehlhausen said. “Past dancers have friends and family who approach us sometimes. It’s just crazy how this whole network of different people keeps bringing new folks.”
Tickets are $100 and include dinner and wine at the table. To register, purchase tickets, donate or vote, visit mealsonwheelshc. org/dancing-with-our-stars. For more, contact Meals on Wheels at 317-776-7159.
DISPATCHES
The Arena at Innovation Mile announces inaugural concert — The Arena at Innovation Mile will present a free concert Aug. 23 featuring Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd — an acclaimed tribute to the rock band. Tickets are free and available now at Ticketmaster. com. Parking for the event also is complimentary. Fans will experience a full-scale recreation of a Pink Floyd concert with immersive sound, lighting, video and effects. The show will mark the first concert at the new venue in Noblesville’s Innovation Mile district. For more, visit signsoffloyd.com.
Barrows announces candidacy for Superior Court 9
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Westfield resident Christopher Barrows recently announced his candidacy for judge of the newly created Hamilton County Superior Court 9.
JUDICIAL
Barrows is a Hamilton County IV-D court commissioner, which is an appointed individual who presides over cases related to child support and paternity within the Title IV-D program.
According to a press release, Barrows has
served the Hamilton County community as an attorney, mediator and child advocate for more than 25 years. His focus has been mediation and family law, but he has experience as a lawyer, court commissioner and judge pro tem in all areas of civil and criminal law.
“Most of my legal career has been focused on dispute resolution,” Barrows stated. “I’ve worked for decades as a lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, judge pro tem and have presided over our child support court since 2022. The folks in Hamilton County need a judge in Superior 9 with the expe-
rience to jump in and immediately have the new court up and running efficiently.”
The announcement stated that Barrows was appointed to serve as court commissioner for Hamilton County Title IV-D court in 2022. He has held leadership roles in the Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Hamilton County Bar Association. He also has volunteered his time to teach attorney continuing education classes and has testified before the Indiana legislature.
To contact Barrows, email barrowsforjudge@gmail.com.
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NPD chief announces retirement
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The City of Noblesville and the Noblesville Police Department announced July 10 that NPD Chief John Mann will retire in October.
Mann will be succeeded by NPD Assistant Chief Brad Arnold, according to the department. NPD Deputy Chief Eric Cunningham will serve as assistant chief, and NPD Deputy Chief Corey Everhart will transfer to the Criminal Investigations Division.
ments, as well as area service providers.
Since 2020, Rock said the NPD has expanded its community engagement and outreach efforts, working closely with neighborhood and community organizations.
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen appointed Mann in January 2020. Before joining the NPD, Mann served with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for nearly 30 years.
Noblesville Communications Director Lexie Rock said under Mann’s leadership, the NPD, alongside the Noblesville Fire Department and the Mayor’s Office, initiated the NobleACT program — a mental health collaboration designed to strengthen community-based responses through partnerships with local police and fire depart-
“Chief Mann has served our community with integrity, commitment and strong leadership for the past five years,” Jensen stated. “He has invested his efforts into making the Noblesville Police Department a place that officers desire to work with significant emphasis on a community policing and team-oriented approach.”
Mann said it has been a blessing to be part of the Noblesville community and work alongside other NPD officers.
“Noblesville is a special place, and I want to thank Mayor Jensen for this great privilege to serve,” Mann stated. “I’ll miss our NPD family, and I know that under the leadership of Brad Arnold, we will continue to serve this community with high standards and honor. P.S. I will miss the firefighters, too.”
Woofstock returns Aug. 9
By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
Woofstock, an annual fundraiser for the Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Survivor Program, is set for 8 a.m. Aug. 9 at Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way.
FUNDRAISER
The event consists of a 5K run and festivities to support the Survivor Program, which provides critical medical care for animals at the HSHC.
“Since we don’t turn any dogs or cats away, we raise money to help fund these lifesaving medical costs with (the) 5K walk, run or jog,” Senior Director of Marketing Suzanne Yoder said. “Participants are welcome to bring their dog or cat to do the 5K, and we’ll have vendors, food trucks, drinks and music. It’s going to be really festive.”
Registration for the event is $55 for individuals. Participants also can raise $100 or more in donations for the program to earn free race entry.
The top male, female and nonbinary runner each receive a $150 gift card from Runners Forum, while the top runner of
each age group within those categories receives a $10 gift card. Upon completion of the race, all participants receive a finisher medal, T-shirt and swag bag before the post-race party.
“I don’t think anyone is going to experience any other 5K like ours,” Yoder said. “It’s so much fun to see all of the animals — and a lot of them are dressed up in costumes. It’s a great time that truly goes by fast.”
For more or to register, visit hamiltonhumane.com/events/woofstock.
Runners in the annual Woofstock race start and end at Launch Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Humane Society for Hamilton County).
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City plans to combat unpleasant odors
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The City of Noblesville is taking action to address unpleasant odors that residents have complained about for several years.
UTILITIES
“The smell is very disgusting, especially in the morning hours. It is awful,” Noblesville resident Janice Lagzdins wrote on the social media app Nextdoor.
City of Noblesville Utilities Director Jonathan Mirgeaux said it is hard to pinpoint where the odors come from, but it could be caused by the city’s combined sewer system and old structures under roadways.
The combined sewer system collects wastewater from homes and businesses and stormwater runoff from rain and snowmelt in the same pipes. Downtown Noblesville is part of the system.
To address the problem, Noblesville began participating in a 15-year combined sewer overflow control plan in 2006.
“We have wrapped up the main phases of that,” Mirgeaux said. “There’s one follow-up phase that we’re doing for a little area just north of downtown. By the end of this year, we will have met our requirements for the long-term control plan.”
The utilities department also has repaired collection systems and improved preventative maintenance.
“Residents may see combination sewer jetter trucks in the downtown area that are supposed to be out weekly or once every other week flushing the system, which we hope will move things along,” Mirgeaux said.
Embrace Downtown, a multiphase project that includes critical infrastructure, pedestrian safety, and beautification upgrades to the downtown area, also will address the odor issue.
“We’re meeting with engineering firms to make determinations and decisions on what we’re going to do in the downtown area,” Mirgeaux said. “Since the city is investing so much into the surface above, at the same time, we’re doing a lot of investments below the surface, trying to get a lot of these structures modernized.”
To contact the utilities department, visit noblesville.in.gov/273/Utilities-Department.
HEPL wins national award
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Hamilton East Public Library recently was named one of eight recipients of the 2025 John Cotton Dana Public Relations Award — one of the most prestigious recognitions in library communications.
LIBRARY
According to an announcement from HEPL, the award is presented by the American Library Association and celebrates outstanding achievement in strategic library communications. Winners also receive a $10,000 development grant, funded by the H.W. Wilson Foundation, and were invited to a ceremony at the ALA 2025 annual conference in Philadelphia.
HEPL was recognized for its “Show Your Library Card and Save” campaign, which connected local businesses and residents, and aligned with the library’s goals around engagement and increasing cardholders. The campaign resulted in a 17 percent increase in library card registrations.
“We’re incredibly honored to receive this national recognition,” stated Kelsey Sweet, HEPL director of marketing and communications. “This award reflects the creativity
From left, Hamilton East Public Library’s marketing and communications team members
of our team and the enthusiasm of our community.”
The campaign returns in September, according to the announcement. For more about the “Show Your Library Card and Save” campaign, visit bit.ly/4lO7zHr.
HEPL has branches in Fishers and Noblesville. For more, visit hamiltoneastpl.org.
The announcement states that the John Cotton Dana Award was established in 1946 and is named for one of the most influential librarians in American history.
Event an economic boon for city
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Indiana Peony Festival Chief Executive Officer Kelly McVey presented the festival’s annual report at the July 15 Noblesville Common Council meeting.
The Indiana Peony Festival is a nonprofit that celebrates Indiana’s state flower at its annual event and enhances Noblesville through beautification projects, peony gardens and horticulture education.
The 2025 festival was May 17 at Seminary Park in Noblesville. McVey said approximately 32,000 people attended, with approximately 9,000 attendees traveling more than 30 miles to the festival.
“Using industry averages, we determined that we had $3.84 million in direct economic impact and $5.76 million in total impact,” McVey said. “That means a lot to all those small businesses and vendors.”
Bar Ellis owner Lisa Wampler said that 700 customers dined in-house on the day of the festival, compared to the typical 260 that dine in on an average Saturday.
Attendees explore the 2025 Indiana Peony Festival May 17. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
“This does not count the number of people who stopped in just to buy (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) beverages or the people who purchased items from the alley food/beverage cart,” Wampler said. “The amount of DORA beverages that (we) sold (was) extremely high and exceeded our expectations.”
McVey said the most significant festival improvements this year were related to the layout, which kept vendors on one side of the street and featured additional rest areas than previous years.
For more, visit indianapeonyfestival.com.
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Katherine Sergi, Kelsey Sweet and Jane Senisse with the John Cotton Dana Public Relations Award. (Photo courtesy of HEPL)
PEONY FESTIVAL
NOBLESVILLE BOOM HOLDS YOUTH CAMP IN NEW ARENA
15th Annual New England Style Lobster Boil
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!
To purchase tickets visit IndyOpera.org call 317-283-3531 or scan the code
The Noblesville Boom, the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, presented a youth basketball camp for children ages 7 to 15 July 14 to 18 at The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. It was the first event held on the Noblesville Boom court. The Boom’s inaugural season will begin in November.
Camp leaders demonstrate dribbling skills at center court.
Back to School BASH returns
EDUCATION
The Noblesville Schools Back to School BASH will be presented for the 11th year from 5 to 8 p.m. July 25 at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, 175 Logan St. Back to School BASH was created in 2014. The event typically attracts 8,000 or more attendees each year, according to Noblesville Schools officials.
The event will include food vendors, live music, free giveaways, sports, art, Miller merchandise, dunk tanks and approximately 100 community and school group booths. This year’s BASH is sponsored by Align Orthodontics, Community First Bank and
The Noblesville High School mascot at a previous Back to School BASH. (Photo courtesy of Marnie Cooke)
Resmer Ryan Orthodontics. For more, visit noblesvilleschools.org/departments/marketing-pr-communications/ back-to-school-bash.
Campers compete in a challenge to test their ball-handling skills. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
A camper dribbles through cones placed along the sideline.
Events planned ahead of LIV Golf tournament in Westfield
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The City of Westfield and LIV Golf have teamed to form a local organizing committee to host a series of events to engage the community leading up to the LIV Golf season-finale tournament at The Club at Chatham Hills Aug. 15-17.
“Westfield and LIV Golf are committed to making sure the entire community feels included in the excitement,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis stated. “This is a great opportunity for residents to enjoy the festivities, for visitors to discover all that our great city has to offer, and for local businesses to reach new customers. It’s going to be an incredible time to be here.”
Community engagement activities include:
BEYOND THE COURSE
weekend. Spectators can watch the art work take shape in real time before the finished piece is relocated to City of West field-owned Wood Wind Golf Club as a per
and multiplatinum singer Jason Derulo will headline the entertainment stage at the 2025 LIV Golf season-finale tournament at The Club at Chatham Hills. Green will perform at 5 p.m. Aug. 15, and Derulo takes the stage at 4 pm. Aug. 16. Concerts are included with tournament tickets on days of the performances. Buy tickets at livgolf.com.
The free, mobile-friendly Beyond the Course pass includes discounts and offers for participating restaurants and attractions near the golf course. The pass is delivered via text and email with no app download required.The pass is valid through Aug. 18. Sign up at tinyurl.com/ r682py54.
MINI GOLF POP-UP
The City of Westfield will host a mini golf hole-in-one competition at Rock the Block, 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Westfield High School; and the Westfield Farmers Market, 5 to 8 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza Aug. 7. Winners will receive four tickets to the tournament.
LIVE MURAL BY ARCY
Internationally acclaimed street artist ARCY will create a custom mural live in the LIV Golf fan village during tournament
GOLF BALL PHOTO OPS
Four oversized LIV golf balls will be located throughout Westfield leading up to the tournament. Specific locations will be listed on the city’s social media pages, facebook. com/CityofWestfield and instagram.com/ cityofwestfieldin.
BLOOD DRIVE WITH VERSITI
Versiti will host a blood drive at the Westfield Public Safety Building, 17535 Dartown Rd., from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 11. All donors will receive LIV Golf swag and be entered to win a pair of tickets to the tournament.
The local organizing committee includes staff from the Hamilton County Sports Authority, Hamilton County Tourism, the City of Westfield and more than 40 community volunteers.
For more on the LIV Golf tournament at Chatham Hills, including tickets, schedules and community programs, blood drive reg-
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HELPING HANDS
Local students visit Panama to participate in service project
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
A group of 22 students from Noblesville High School and Zionsville Community High School recently put their Spanish-speaking skills to the test in Coclé, Panama.
Last month, the students traveled to Panama for a nineday service-learning trip with Squads Abroad, a nonprofit that provides service-learning and international travel opportunities.
Students completed a service project at the Los Pilares School in Los Pilares, Panama. NHS Spanish teacher Allison Delp and ZCHS Spanish teacher Lindsay Alessandrini accompanied the students.
Alessandrini said this is the first year the opportunity has been open to Noblesville students, but a group of ZCHS students made a similar trip in 2024.
“In 2022, (2025 ZCHS graduate) Parker Coyle asked me if we could reinvigorate a ZCHS student club, (Puentes), that had died off during COVID,” Alessandrini said. “When we found Squads Abroad, we chose to travel to Guatemala in June 2024. About midweek of our experience in Guatemala, the students asked where we were going next, which led us to Panama.”
The service project involved completing the first piece of a multiphase project to build a new restroom for K-6 students. Students dug and hauled dirt to build the foundation for the bathroom floor, dug trenches and pits for new wastewater pipes and holding areas, and mixed concrete to form the walls and floor of the bathroom.
“It’s great to feel like a part of the community for a week,” Coyle said. “My favorite part was the service project and helping dig for the bathroom. My main takeaway is feeling appreciative of what we have in America and the appreciation for the fact that I can leverage what I grew up with to help other people.”
Students raised funds to cover the cost of their trip and raised $1,600 to purchase supplies for the project.
“We had some different opportunities,” Delp said. “In Noblesville, the library provides an opportunity for clubs to sign up to help sell coffee and treats. We raised money that way, and we did an online Double Good Popcorn fundraiser that worked well for the whole group.”
Delp said Los Pilares School currently has two latrines. The new bathroom will have two flushing toilets and two sinks with running water.
“Our partners pointed out that the female students don’t have private spaces where they can easily care for themselves while menstruating, which tends to cause girls to be absent for multiple days each month,” Delp said. “These absences add up to create a learning gap between the male and female students.”
NHS junior Greta Bubp said she appreciates how impactful small efforts can be.
“Helping build a bathroom reminded me how easy it is to take things for granted,” Bubp said. “The community was extremely grateful for our work, and I came back with a deeper appreciation for what I have.”
Students also collected nearly 450 pounds of school supplies, books, games, learning tools and sports equipment to deliver to Los Pilares School.
“The kids collected things on their own and donated them,” Delp said. “We also had an Amazon wish list that we put out for the community so people could donate items.”
The group also participated in several cultural learning activities.
“Spending a week immersed in another environment teaches you that no matter our culture, our country, our language or our circumstances, all citizens of the world want the same basic things,” Alessandrini said. “We all want safe, clean spaces for our families, good schools for our children, plenty of healthy food to eat, open spaces to play together (and) quality time to spend with family and friends.”
The teachers are planning a trip for 2026.
“This trip was more than just traveling to a new country,” Bubp said. “It was connecting with new people, learning about new perspectives and serving others.”
STUDENTS TEACHING STUDENTS
While in Panama, students from Noblesville High School and Zionsville Community High School taught a lesson to Panamanian students on mental health.
“We made calm-down jars,” NHS Spanish teacher Allison Delp said. “The kids all had water bottles, and we brought glitter. Students taught them how to shake them up and use them as a way to calm down if they’re ever mad or upset.”
NHS junior Greta Bubp said she enjoyed practicing mindfulness with the students.
“Teaching the students about mindfulness and seeing how engaged they were showed me that no matter someone’s background, everyone deals with stress and emotions,” she said.
Parker Coyle, a 2025 ZCHS graduate, said it is a message everyone should spread.
“I think, at least in America, that we don’t always do the best job of teaching the importance of mental health,” Coyle said. “I think it’s a message that needs to be pushed more and one that I don’t think is talked about very much in that area.”
ZCHS Spanish teacher Lindsey Alessandrini said it is a topic that is important to local students.
“The things that students used to be able to get away from at the end of the school day are now constant antagonists because of social media and personal texting conversations,” Alessandrini said. “We wanted our students to connect with the content they would be teaching, and this seemed like a natural fit for them.”
ON THE COVER: Students dig trenches and pits for new wastewater pipes at the Los Pilares School in Los Pilares, Panama. (Photo courtesy of Allison Delp)
Students from Noblesville High School and Zionsville Community High School travel to Coclé, Panama. (Photo courtesy of Allison Delp)
Sipz with a Twist now open
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
With soda shops becoming popular in Hamilton County, Sunny Singh and Shoaib Shah, owners of the Exxon gas station at 952 Maple Ave. in Noblesville, are eager to participate in the trend.
BEVERAGES
Sipz with a Twist recently opened inside the gas station. The menu features a variety of smoothies and milkshakes, as well as twists on popular soda flavors.
“Sunny told me about the dirty soda (customized soda) business and said we should get into it,” Shah said. “I have a background in business, and once he explained it to me, we started working on it.”
Shah said they plan to open more soda stores.
“We started at the gas station because it has good foot traffic, and we are already here,” Shah said. “We’ll start here in Noblesville, but we are actively looking for more locations.”
Shah has a background working in frozen yogurt shops.
“We did tastings for almost four or five days with customers and employees to get
Sipz with a Twist is inside the Exxon gas station at 952 Maple Ave. (Photo
feedback,” Shah said. “From there, we were able to come up with about 24 signature sodas and about eight organic smoothies.”
Shah said the most popular items so far are the Almond Date Delight Smoothie, with almonds, dates, banana, Greek yogurt, milk and honey, and the Fantastica, which combines Fanta, pineapple, vanilla and coconut cream.
Shah and Singh will have a grand-opening celebration for Sipz with a Twist at noon July 19. The business is seeking to hire high school students to work at the shop.
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Tiny Excavators: Hauling in fun
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Tiny Excavators, where children can dig, haul and build in a large indoor sandbox with a selection of construction-themed toys, recently opened at 5707 Pebble Village Lane in Noblesville.
ACTIVITY
Owner Dan Marti, a Westfield resident, said the facility features more than 50 different construction-themed toys. A father of two, Marti started the business as a way to spend more time with his kids.
“I was in the corporate world, and I was losing a bunch of time watching my kids grow up,” Marti said. “I wanted to start something that would allow me to spend more time with my kids. My son has a huge passion for construction equipment, so I decided to do this.”
The cost is $18 an hour, and there is no age limit. Marti said the target age range is between 3 and 10.
“I don’t want to turn away anyone that wants to play,” Marti said. “We run into trying to go to places with our kids, and
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a lot of times you get there on the weekend, and they’re full, and you can’t get a reservation. I saw a need for an additional place.”
Tiny Excavators also offers birthday parties, which cost $290 plus tax and include a construction hat for the birthday child, 90 minutes of playtime for 10 children and a party room.
Marti said he would like to expand in the future.
“I’m going to see how this one goes,” Marti said. “I haven’t done anything with it yet or officially announced anything, but I would like to go down south in the Greenwood area.”
For more, visit thetinyexcavators.com.
The indoor sandbox
Tiny Excavators. (Photo courtesy of Dan Marti)
by Jessica Todd)
Summer safety tips for children
Commentary by Dr. Dan Slubowski
As the days grow longer and the temperatures climb, children naturally spend more time outdoors.
WELLNESS
Pediatric emergency departments often see a spike in preventable injuries during the warmer months, many of which can quickly turn a carefree day into a medical emergency.
WATER SAFETY
One of the most urgent concerns during summer is water safety.
Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death in children. Active supervision is critical when kids are around water. An adult should be within arm’s reach of children in the water, especially toddlers.
Parents and caregivers should set aside distractions like phones during swim time, and children should always wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets when boating or swimming in open water. Inflatable floaties may offer a false sense of security and are not substitutes for proper flotation devices.
HEAT AND SUN EXPOSURE
Heat and sun exposure also are major risks during the summer. Children are more susceptible to dehydration and heat exhaustion.
To prevent this, ensure your child drinks water regularly, takes breaks in the shade and wears lightweight, breathable clothing. Parents and caregivers should apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to children every two hours and more frequently if they are swimming or sweating.
FALLS AND INJURIES
Falls and injuries from bikes, scooters or playground equipment are other common causes of emergency department visits in the summer.
Wearing properly fitted helmets and protective gear significantly reduces the risk of head injuries. Make sure bikes and outdoor toys are in good condition.
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Civic Theatre’s youth performers ready to share ‘Legally Blonde’ message
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Nya Beck, Elle Woods is a perfect role. Beck, who will be a junior at Fishers High School next month, plays Woods in Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program’s production of “Legally Blonde The Musical,” is set for July 24-27 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
MUSIC
“I’ve been very lucky to be in several previous Civic shows,” Beck said. “All shows combined are like no ‘Legally Blonde.’ They don’t compare at all. This has been really fun, especially to portray this character. Her character arc is something I really admire and I am so lucky to be able to step into her shoes and portray her character arc because it’s similar to the events that happened in my life. I’ve just had to overcome some very challenging obstacles in my life and I am so much stronger and so much better.”
Although Beck played the female lead in Junior Civic’s “Newsies” in 2023, she said this is by far the most lines that she has had in a Junior Civic or YAP show.
“But this role has just meant so much to me because it’s kind of like my peak,” Beck said.
Austin Lizama, a 2025 Zionsville Community High School graduate, plays Warner.
“He’s certainly got some qualities that I disagree with, but I would say that by the end of the show, his character arc is that he recognizes that he doesn’t need to adhere to the expectations of others and kind of pursues his own thing. He ends up going modeling, and that willingness to do this own thing and be passionate is something that I personally take after.”
Lizama will attend Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and major in accounting — two things he had never planned on doing.
“But through some realizations, I took a step back and I reevaluated what I wanted to do and to take that leap,” he said.
Lizama plans to minor in music business. He said he wants to perform in an a cappella group or perform some band gigs.
“This is definitely one of my star roles,” he said. “It’s definitely been a responsibility. I showed up late in the process in the rehearsal schedule, but I am lucky enough that I can end my senior year (with a) bang.”
Ozzy Heath, a 2025 Lebanon High School graduate, plays Emmett.
“I really like Emmett because (the role) resonates with me,” he said. “We have a lot of things in common. I feel like he’s very earnest, which I kind of like to see in myself. I do want to go to law school, so that’s the career path that I’m going in, so I find very interesting similarities. I love the musical because I just
love shows that are go, go, go with the energy.”
Carmel resident Emily Rogge Tzucker is directing her third YAP show.
“I think it’s fun and entertaining,” Tzucker said. “There is a lot of silliness, fun and decoration, but within that there’s a big heart. There’s a lot of truth and it’s very earnest, and I think that’s something that we all need and something we all search for, and that’s why people keep coming back to the show over and over again because it’s such a delight and has a kind, honest truth about it. All the characters find that about themselves in the end.”
Tzucker said there is a lot of set work displaying different locations and several props.
Anne Beck, the YAP coordinator and Nya’s mother, is the choreographer.
There are 39 cast members and three swing performers.
“They’re all working as a company and creating the world of the show together,” Anne Beck said. “There is a lot of song and dance and acting, and the cast (is) learning how to do all things really well.”
She said the show has a lot of fluff and over-the-top moments.
“But it’s really a story to me about love and not judging someone by (their appearance), and there’s a lot of sides to someone that might take them a minute for that to come out,” Anne said.
The 2007 musical was based on the 2001 movie, “Legally Blonde.”
For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘WAITRESS’
“Waitress” runs through Aug. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Deborah Silver is set for July 24, followed by The Magic of David Ranalli July 25 and “Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett” July 26 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 that runs through July 27 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
MOLLY HATCHET
Molly Hatchet will perform at 7 p.m. July 25 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
LOBSTER PALOOZA
Indianapolis Opera’s Lobster Palooza is set for 6 p.m. July 26 at Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis. For more, visit indyopera.org.
DISPATCH
Belfry Apprentice presents ‘Wizard of Oz’ — The Belfry Apprentice Players presents “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” July 23-27 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 23-25 and 2 p.m. July 26-27. The cast is made up of children who have completed kindergarten through first grade. Three Fishers residents have key roles: Lyla Pike, Dorothy; Olivia Cook, Cowardly Lion; and Anna Terebinski, Scarecrow. Park Oss, a Carmel resident, plays the Wizard. Other cast members include Ivy Walker, Tin Man; Evie Epsy, Glinda; and Callie Heflin, Wicked Witch. Nancy Lafferty is the director. Other team members include, Kim O’Mara, assistant director, Morgan Trowbridge, student director, Nolan Campbell, choreographer and Gracelynn Hyman, music director.
Nya Beck, who plays Elle Woods, holds Bruiser. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty)
Lizama
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Boston singer to perform
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Tommy DeCarlo has one of the unique stories in rock ‘n’ roll history.
CONCERT
When Boston’s original lead singer, Brad Delp, died by suicide in 2007, DeCarlo’s daughter showed her father how to create a myspace.com page and he posted some songs of his favorite band on the website. After a suggestion by a Boston fan, he sent two posted videos to an email address for someone who worked for the band. Boston founder, guitarist and primary songwriter Tom Scholz reached out to ask him to perform at a benefit concert, and the rest is history.
DeCarlo went from working at Home Depot in Charlotte, N.C., to touring as Boston’s lead singer from 2008 to 2017.
DeCarlo will perform with former Chicago lead singer Jason Scheff in concert at 7 p.m. July 31 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center in Carmel.
“For me to go from Home Depot to doing what I’m doing now, I would have never guessed that in a million years,”
DeCarlo spent several years touring as Boston’s lead singer. (Photo
the 60-year-old DeCarlo said. “I don’t think you could script that kind of story, but I’m certainly thankful for it. I have to praise and give credit to Tom Scholz because if he never gave me the opportunity, I would never have the opportunity to do what I’m doing now.”
DeCarlo said Scholz, 78, is the only person who can determine if Boston will ever tour again. However, DeCarlo said there is no way Boston could tour without Scholz. DeCarlo said he usually performs a onehour set after Scheff performs. Scheff was Chicago’s lead singer from 1985 to 2016. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE SAMARA JOY JAKE SHIMABUKURO AIDA CUEVAS
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Film shows mother’s strength
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Westfield resident Kesha Kelly’s story is one of perseverance in the wake of a tragedy.
INDY SHORTS
Kelly’s sons, Liam, and Reece, died in a plane crash, along with pilot Jerral Alan Long, in September 2020 during an airshow in Kokomo. Liam, 17, and Reece, 15, were members of the Westfield High School cross country team and were members of the Flying Squirrels, a flight club for teens ages 14-18.
The film “From the Ashes” follows Kesha’s journey through grief. The nearly 10-minute film is part of the eighth annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival. “From the Ashes” is a selection in the Indiana Spotlight program, which is set for July 26 at Newfields in Indianapolis.
“Isaac Eaton grew up in the same community as the Kellys and was aware of their story,” said Cellia Stichter, the film’s producer who lives in Colorado. “We wanted to show that her husband, Pat, is still
“From the Ashes” follows Westfield resident Kesha Kelly’s journey through grief after losing two sons in a plane crash. (Courtesy of Cellia Stichter)
by her side, but he didn’t want to be on camera, so we also respected that wish. This short film is strongly inspiring in that it shows the strength that one can find in one’s community to keep pressing forward and seeking joy in any circumstance.”
Jaden Mason was the film’s director for the Taylor University Fim and Media production.
Noblesville-based 12 Stars Media helped produce two films in Indy Shorts’ Indiana Spotlight category, “Dan Thompson” and “Hawkins Family Farm: A More Than Corn Story.” Thompson is an Indianapolis artist. The Hawkins family farm is in North Manchester.
For more, visit heartlandfilm.org/ indyshorts.
Concert to feature jazzy rock classics
The Center Celebration 2025 presented by Ice Miller with headline performance by Richard Marx is SOLD OUT! We’re so grateful to the many generous people and companies who will join us to support Allied Solutions Center’s wide range of arts and educational programming, from big-name concerts to classes and lectures to free events for schools to our Prism Project arts camp for youth with disabilities – and the list goes on.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Deborah Silver had long envisioned an album where classic rock meets classic big band.
MUSIC
Silver, a two-time Billboard No. 1 artist, combined with the Count Basie Orchestra to record the album “Basie Rocks!” The album was produced by Steve Jordan, who replaced the late Charlie Watts as the Rolling Stones drummer in 2021.
Silver will perform several selections from the album at 7:30 p.m. July 24 at Feinstein’s cabaret in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.
“We want to pay homage to these songs, but we wanted to do them very differently,” Silver said.
Silver said she knew she wanted to do “Baby, I Love Your Way,” a hit by Peter Frampton. John Clayton, who writes arrangements for the Count Basie Orchestra, worked on the arrangement.
Silver said someone sent the arrangement to Frampton, who surprised her with a call.
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“He proceeded to tell me that the way I sang and recorded the song was exactly how he heard it in his head when he wrote it,” Silver said. “He then actually played the guitar on the song with us, so (we) had the great honor of recording the song with the great Peter Frampton. It’s really just so beautiful as a melodic tune. Peter’s guitar is just such a perfect touch to the song.”
Silver told Jordan he had to pick the Rolling Stones song.
“He spoke with Mick Jagger, who told him this song was their most played and most popular tune, so we had no choice,” Silver said of choosing “Paint it Black.” “(Jazz musician) John Clayton did the arrangement and it turned into a very Latin, fiery feel. Arturo Sandoval joined us on trumpet.”
In addition, there are reimagined rock songs by The Beatles, Elton John and Sting, among others.
For more, visit deborahsilvermusic.com and feinsteinshc.com.
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