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SCENES FROM ANNUAL SPARK!FISHERS FESTIVAL
The City of Fishers’ annual Spark!Fishers festival June 27 included a street fair in the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and surrounding areas and a community parade that led from Municipal Drive to 116th Street to Holland Drive, ending at Holland Park. The festival capped the celebration with fireworks. A June 26 planned concert and drone show were rescheduled to July 31 because of rain. (Photos courtesy of Evelyn Rose)
The annual Spark!Fishers parade kicks off June 27 with a color guard.
Fishers residents line the Spark!Fishers parade route June 27.
A drummer plays for Spark!Fishers festival attendees, part of a drum circle performance.
The 38th Infantry Division Military Band plays during the annual Spark!Fishers parade.
Bentot’s BBQ was among the many food vendors at the Spark!Fishers festival in downtown Fishers.
The Fishers High School Tiger mascot greets parade bystanders.
Area mayors conclude first public safety summit
Area mayors and police chiefs kicked off the Regional Mayors’ Public Safety Partnership Summit June 26 with discussions about how to efficiently work together to improve public safety.
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr said between 30 and 40 people traveled from Boone and Hamilton counties for the first meeting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis.
The summit was spearheaded by Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett following comments Finkam made about Indianapolis leadership needing to do more to prevent repeat criminals. The comments came after a man, who had dozens of charges in Marion County, allegedly stole a car in Carmel before crashing it.
Finkam described the meeting as a first step that will be followed by discussions with prosecutors, judges and state legislators.
“We had a productive conversation about how we can make our region safer for our residents,” Finkam stated in a press release.
Stehr said a topic of conversation was the disconnect between crime statistics and public perception. Crime is going down, he said, though the public doesn’t think so.
“You need to tell the story and what’s really happening,” he said.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said the meeting was a positive step forward and the first of several that will take place this year.
“I think there are maybe three more meetings between now and the end of the year,” he said. “We have different topics that we’ll be addressing in each of those, so that we can kind of chunk this out and get more in depth on each of those subjects.”
Upcoming topics include law enforcement, the judicial system, the correctional system and the legislature. While the first meeting involved
mayors and police, Fadness said future meetings can include prosecutors, judges and lawmakers.
“I think we’re pretty well informed as mayors and police chiefs about what we’re doing to try to address crime within the confines of our abilities,” he said. The next few meetings will be more about us learning about the other aspects of the criminal justice system, and hopefully from that educational experience, we can gain some deeper insight into what some of the options are to improve.”
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said he looks forward to finding solutions.
“It’s definitely a problem,” he said of repeat criminals. “I don’t know if I would frame it in the sense of it’s a Marion County problem — I think it’s bigger than that, quite frankly.”
Willis said one way to tackle the problem is through better information-sharing technology, so regional and statewide law enforcement can help each other.
Noblesville Deputy Mayor of Development Sarah Reed and Noblesville Police Department Captain Dennis Coffey attended the summit on behalf of the City of Noblesville. Reed said the summit reflects the strong partnership that keeps central Indiana moving forward.
“By coming together to understand crime trends and best practices better, share information and hear directly from our police department leadership about what is or is not working and the gaps that need to be filled, we’re strengthening the safety of every community in our region,” Reed said.
The group will meet three more times this year. The goal is to develop an action plan by the end of meetings. The next meeting is set for August and will focus on understanding gaps and barriers in the legal system.
Current editors Spencer Durham, Jessica Todd, Ann Marie Shambaugh and Leila Kheiry contributed to this report.
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Dog park, rooftop studio on track at community center
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Membership has sold out at the notyet-opened dog park at the Fishers Community Center, and the City of Fishers plans to open the new amenity in the fall. To that end, the Board of Public Works and Safety voted June 23 for a contractor to install new sod in the field designated for the dog park. Director of Recreation and Wellness Jake Reardon-McSoley told the board that the center has tried to get grass established by seeding the area, but that hasn’t worked out.
“It’s very important to have a really strong stand of grass before we open it to the community, and we actually have a sold-out dog park membership base,” he said. “This would be kind of pivoting and now giving the reins to our own City of Fishers DPW team and allowing them to kind of run with putting sod down and kind of doing it their way. We would then be on track for opening, as we’ve communicated publicly, this fall.”
The approximately $160,000 contract between the city and Kelly Landscaping
LLC calls for spraying the entire 92,000 square feet with weed killer to eliminate existing vegetation. After that has set for 10 days, the area would be dragged and raked to loosen the ground and remove excess material before new sod is installed. The work will include a drainage system.
The board also approved an approximately $2 million contract for a new rooftop exercise studio — part of the Fishers Community Center’s second phase of development. Reardon-McSoley said the contract is with the same team that designed and built the center before it opened last fall.
“The good news is the construction will be fully funded by surplus funding we had from the original agreement,” he said. “So, this would just be approving that design and construction, hopefully starting this fall.”
The community center’s architects are Williams Architecture and the developer was Hagerman GM Rec Center, LLC.
The Fishers Community Center opened Nov. 1, 2025, after about a year and a half of construction. For more, visit FishersCommunityCenter.com.
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The Fishers Community Center opened in November 2025 at 11400 Johnson Farm Way. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)
Nonprofit celebrates 40 years of supporting victims
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
For four decades, Prevail — a Noblesville-based nonprofit — has provided free, confidential services to Hamilton County residents and people in neighboring counties impacted by crime and abuse.
Founded in 1986 by former Superior Court Judge Steve Nation and Beth Gellhausen, who worked in the department of family services, the organization will celebrate its 40-year anniversary July 1.
Prevail served 43 individuals in its first year. In 2025, it helped more than 3,300 adults and 7,200 youth. Executive director Tami Wanninger attributes the growth to population increases and a shifting society where people are more willing to talk openly about domestic violence and sexual assault.
“Our county is growing, and our municipalities are growing, so we are seeing a greater need for services,” Wanninger said. “I think back to 40 years ago, and people didn’t talk about victim issues, domestic violence and sexual assault. It was something that you closed the door on. I think we’ve evolved a little bit as a society, but there’s still a stigma.”
Wanninger said staff are more educated about trauma and how to help victims navigate their healing journey than they were 40 years ago.
“I also feel like a lot of our cases are more complex than they used to be,”
Wanninger said. “People are coming to us for safety, whether it’s domestic violence or whatever type of abuse it is. But there’s also a lot of modern things that are happening. We’re seeing a lot of financial and technology abuse. As technology has advanced, we’re seeing more harassment and stalking. We have also seen a huge shift to do case management work in the last seven to 10 years.”
With growth comes additional challenges. Prevail is bracing for an estimated 40 percent reduction in its largest federal funding source this year following multiple cuts the past decade. To fill the gaps and support clients, the organization hopes to diversify its funding through private grants and community donations.
“We’ve had to get creative in our approaches to serving people efficiently and ensuring there’s no waiting list,” Wanninger said. “I think it’s about helping the community understand that we provide free and confidential services, so contributions and fundraising events help us fill the gap. We have private grants and private funding dollars that also allow us to fill in the gaps, but clients have needs and we need to make sure we’re still able to support and help them.”
When asked how Prevail has made a difference in their lives, survivors shared that the organization connected them with resources that helped them
Prevail at 1100 S. 9th St. in Noblesville. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
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rebuild stability and independence and made them feel believed and supported.
Jessica, a survivor who keeps her last name private for safety reasons, said community members could be saving someone’s life by helping them connect to Prevail.
“It can be easy to pass judgement, but you really don’t have any idea what someone’s dealing with,” she said. “Take time to educate yourself and show up with empathy, kindness and compassion.”
Looking ahead, the organization is focused on building partnerships.
“Partnerships are so critical and important, and 40 percent of our referrals come from law enforcement,” Wanninger said. “Building up those partnerships, whether it’s with law enforcement, the prosecutor’s office, county officials or other nonprofits, allows us to be more accessible in our community. We are exploring an opportunity with one of our local law enforcement organizations right now to have a staff member housed out of the police station, so that might be a great way for us to be more present in the community, but also help decrease overhead costs at the same time.”
Wanninger said disrupting and
curtailing violence cycles remains the focus.
“It’s about constantly assessing programmatically what those needs are,”
Wanninger said. “We’ve reinstituted our domestic violence task force, and that’s where we’ve brought our law enforcement, prosecutors and other key individuals together to see how we can better respond to domestic violence situations within our community and county. We have our SART team, which is our sexual assault response team, and again, that’s individuals coming together to collaborate and educate each other about how can we do better on responding to those things as well. I think we just have to continue to educate and learn.”
For more, visit prevailinc.org.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
This year, Prevail’s annual gala will be replaced with a public anniversary celebration Aug. 1 at Ritz Charles in Carmel.
“It’s really a celebration of our community coming together to support survivors that are served through Prevail, and we are honoring 40 individuals and organizations that have made an impact with Prevail in
the last 40 years,” Prevail’s Executive Director Tami Wanninger said. “July 1 is our actual anniversary, so we’re looking at that being a ‘Prevail Day’ where we will be doing some stuff on social media and trying to get the community engaged. We just want to celebrate the amazing work our community has done to support Prevail.”
Prevail has multiple conference rooms for discussions with children, teens and parents.
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USA Parkway road-widening project moving forward
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Fishers is moving forward with plans to widen USA Parkway in the Fishers District area — one of the primary roads leading to and from the Fishers Event Center and various retail, residential and restaurant developments.
An approximately $2.5 million contract with Calumet Civil Contractors was approved June 23 by the Board of Public Works and Safety. Construction will start this month, with completion expected this November, according to the city’s project dashboard.
Fishers Engineering Director Hatem Mekky told the board that the project will widen USA Parkway from USA Drive next to the former Navient building to the IKEA Way intersection.
“It takes it from a wide one-lane with a bike lane — 20 foot — takes it to 24 feet,” he said. “Hopefully, this is Phase 1 of the construction. Phase 2 is (widen-
A road-widening project on USA Parkway starts in July. (Map courtesy of the City of Fishers)
ing) it from USA Drive all the way down to 106th Street.”
In other matters, the board approved a new, temporary four-way stop at Southeastern Parkway and Connecticut Avenue, replacing the two-way stop that currently affects only Connecticut Avenue traffic.
The city received a grant to convert that intersection to a roundabout in 2029. In the meantime, due to crash history and sight-line conditions, the four-way stop was deemed important. Rich Bassett from the Fishers Engineering Department told the board that the switch will take a few weeks and drivers will have advance warning.
“We’re not just going to change the signs at the intersection because of Southeastern Parkway and the traffic flow and the sight lines,” he said. “We’re actually going to put advanced warning beacon flashers for Southeastern Parkway to alert them in the changing condition and some additional visual cues, as well.”
The next Board of Public Works and Safety meeting is set for 9 a.m. July 14 at the Fishers Municipal Center.
Correction — Regarding the June 30 story about Lexi Heer: Heer is eligible to compete for the U.S. Team in the 2026 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup, but the official roster will not be announced until September.
Perfection: ’26 FHS grad
never missed a school day
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When Maegan Semesky walked across the stage at graduation in May, she celebrated more than earning her diploma. The 2026 Fishers High School graduate completed her entire K-12 education without missing a single day of school.
Semesky stated that it started with a little luck and eventually became a personal challenge, according to a news release from Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp.
“I just got lucky to never really need to miss school,” she stated. “Then it became a competition with one of my friends. Once it became a competition, neither of us wanted to miss.”
When FHS Principal Kyle Goodwin noted her perfect attendance during a senior celebration, many students were surprised to learn she had never missed a day.
“Everybody was like, ‘What?’” Semesky stated.
Semesky stated that she wasn’t immune to getting sick. Instead, she managed to avoid illnesses that would have kept her home during the school week.
“I did get sick,” she stated. “But usually it happened on Fridays, during the weekend or right before a break.”
Her perfect attendance continued through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, including periods of virtual and hybrid learning.
Semesky stated that one of the things she will miss most about high school is seeing her friends. While at FHS, she participated in activities and clubs, such as yearbook, orchestra, National Honor Society, Key Club, French Club, Baking Club and photography.
She encouraged younger students to get involved and credited HSE Schools for helping her build connections and discover opportunities.
“I feel like HSE Schools prepared me by giving me the connections and resources I needed,” she stated. “I’ve made really good friends and my counselors helped me think about my future and what I wanted to do.”
This fall, Semesky will attend the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she plans to major in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry, and pursue a minor in graphic design.
New vibrancy grant approved — The Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $15,000 matching grant to the Parkshore Neighborhood to make landscaping improvements at the neighborhood’s four entrances. The grant is one of 23 that the Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Committee recommended for approval this year, with each grant coming before the board after documentation has been verified by city staff.
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Maegan Semesky graduated this year from Fishers High School with perfect attendance. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp.)
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GOP picks Nix for House District 32 run — Fishers resident Paul Nix was selected by the Hamilton County GOP as the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 32, the seat held by Democrat Victoria Garcia Wilburn. The county Republican Party chose Nix during a June 26 closed-door caucus. Nix ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2022, losing the Republican primary for the then-new seat that includes portions of Fishers, Carmel and Indianapolis. Wilburn won the general election for that race and has retained it since then.
Free concerts — Fishers Parks’ annual Free Tuesdays at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater will feature Big Rosco & The Hammers July 7, The Doo Band July 14, The Flying Toasters July 21 and Stella Luna & The Satellites July 29. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. For more, visit fishersparks. com/summer-activities-events/ free-tuesday-concerts.
‘Hailey’s Army’ golf fundraiser set — The Hailey’s Army Charity Golf Tournament is set for July 11 at the Wood Wind Golf Course in Westfield, 2302 W. 161st St., with registration opening before the 12:30 p.m. start. The event supports Hailey’s Army’s mission to provide education, advocacy and resources to help keep kids safe while navigating the digital world.
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Spark!Fishers concert, drone show rescheduled — Due to inclement weather, the June 26 free concert featuring P!NK’D and the drone show were postponed to July 31 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The concert will start at 8 p.m. and the drone show will follow at 10 p.m.
Beekeepers club meeting — North Central Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. July 15 at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield. Topics will include mite treatments, condensing hives and honey bottling and labeling requirements. A free introduction to beekeeping is offered during every meeting. Meetings are free to all levels of beekeepers, including those interested in becoming beekeepers. For more, visit the club’s Facebook group, “NCBC (North Central Beekeepers Club).”
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‘Divas’ create community
By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com
Katie Zarich discovered a passion for cycling while attending Indiana University, but following the deaths of two close cycling friends, she found herself riding less often.
“I kind of lost people to ride with because I wasn’t tapped into a cycling network,” said Zarich, an Indianapolis resident who lives in the Eagle Creek neighborhood. “For a while, cycling had some scariness for me because I had lost those people in my life.”
That was until she found the IU Health Momentum Indy Divas, a women’s cycling group.
The club meets each Thursday at Bicycle Garage Indy in Carmel before riding together in groups based on ability level. Each group is named after a female singer. The Dolly group is for beginning riders. The J.Lo group is for the elite riders.
Zarich, who is the On-Highway Communications Director for Cummins, Inc, leads the Madonna 31 group. The group typically rides at a speed of 17 to 19 mph.
The group, the first in Indiana, was inspired by a similar group in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Zarich said women from all over suburban Indianapolis ride with the Divas. One woman comes up from Columbus.
“People really value it and value the sense of community and will prioritize it in their lives,” Zarich said.
Some Divas will appear in races during the 16th annual Momentum Indy, a three-day cycling event July 10-12 in the Indianapolis Bottleworks District. The event features both competitive races and inclusive rides. Being
a Diva comes with a complimentary entry to Momentum Indy’s Honor Major Taylor Fondo, a bike ride honoring Marshall “Major” Taylor, a Black competitive cyclist from Indianapolis who was known as the World’s Fastest Man. Taylor died in 1932.
Zarich said the Divas have between 200 and 300 women.
“Our numbers have continued to grow,” she said. “Any given Thursday, probably roughly 100 or more women ride their bikes together.”
Being a Diva also means one will likely see a familiar face at other riding events, like Momentum Indy.
“I know if I show up at a different organization’s ride, I’ll see my Divas,” Zarich said. “It ensures I always have someone to ride with.”
Zarich stressed the group is open to any skill or ability level.
For more on the Divas and Momentum Indy, visit momentumindy.org.
From left, Zionsville native Meg Dimmett, Katie Zarich from Indianapolis and Kate McDougal who lives in Colorado, all ride with the IU Health Momentum Indy Divas, a women’s cycling group. (Photo courtesy of Katie Zarich)
Area nonprofit advocates for caregivers
By Piper Bailey piper@youarecurrent.com
In 2011, Geist-area resident Amanda Clark-Wahl was 29 when her fiancé, Joe Clark, was diagnosed with colon cancer — only two months before their wedding. The Clarks began sharing their journey with chemotherapy and the early stages of parenthood on their blog “Cocktails and Chemo,” a nod to their former date nights being replaced by treatments.
Clark-Wahl left her position as a broadcast journalist in Orlando, Fla., in 2014 to care for Joe, who died on Nov. 16, 2014, and their 1-year-old daughter, Mira. She turned her blog into a nonprofit two months later before moving to Indiana in 2016.
“There was something about pouring my pain into this purpose that really kept me going,” Clark-Wahl said. “It was crazy and it was hard. I look back now and think I don’t know how we’ve done it all these years, but I know that it did give me a lot of purpose during that time when I was feeling pretty lost.” She began by sending care packages
that consisted of support resources and comfort items caregivers may not buy for themselves.
The nonprofit was renamed to Cocktails & Caregivers in 2021 and has expanded to include all caregivers no matter their loved ones’ disease or affliction. Besides care packages, the organization runs two private Facebook groups; awards one-time, needs-based grants; and hosts events.
Longtime Hendricks County resident Kaila Dickinson, Cocktails & Caregivers’ executive director, has more than 12 years of experience working for nonprofits and joined the organization in October 2025. The mission resonated with her because of her family’s experiences when her mother was a caregiver for a loved one.
“Everybody always asks about the patient, they never ask how the caregiver is doing,” Dickinson said. “I’ve seen the exact moment where someone (asked), ‘How are you holding up?’ The look on my mom’s face, and the moment of relief and appreciation of someone asking her (about herself) was crazy.”
Dickinson oversees the disbursement
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of the Our Tribe and Keeping Caregivers Close grants that help families overcome financial barriers.
“We get the opportunity to pour back into the people that don’t get poured into,” Dickinson said. “(We get to see how) caregivers look and feel arriving versus when they leave. They’re leaving feeling more hopeful and less alone.”
Southside Indianapolis resident Amy Hatch followed the Clarks’ blog because their story resonated with her. Her husband, Bob, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008 two weeks after the birth of their youngest daughter.
Bob completed his treatments and was in remission until 2017, when he had a recurrence. Hatch was sent an anonymous care package through Cocktails & Caregivers.
“One day, I received a package, and it literally just brought me to tears,” she said. “It’s part of an organization you don’t ever want to become a part of, but you’re so thankful and so blessed, and so understood.”
After Bob died from a glioblastoma in September 2020, Hatch received a sympathy card from the organization. In 2024, a close friend nominated her to attend Cocktails & Caregivers’ biennial Blue Tie Gala, the organization’s largest fundraiser.
For Clark-Wahl, helping caregivers has become part of a legacy she shares with her daughter, 12-year-old Mira.
“(Mira) attends the galas now,” ClarkWahl said. “Something that has been really neat to be able to show her (is) you can have a sad story, but you don’t have to be a sad story. It’s been nice to have this nonprofit to just teach her about the power of giving back and turning your pain into purpose.”
Caregivers
at Round Room in Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Kayla Dickenson)
Commissioners OK security contract, funding request
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Commissioners recognized the health department’s recent accreditation, approved a contract with Live Nation and approved a request from Hamilton County Community Corrections June 22.
WHAT HAPPENED: The Hamilton County Health Department was recognized for earning national
accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board.
WHAT IT MEANS: The county’s health department is the second in Indiana to receive the accreditation.
Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster said it has taken about two years of work, and thanked the department’s accreditation coordinator Keirsha Davis.
WHAT HAPPENED: The
commissioners approved a contract with Live Nation, which owns and operates Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville.
WHAT IT MEANS: The contract allows off-duty sheriff deputies to help provide security and other law enforcement activities at the venue.
WHAT HAPPENED: The commissioners approved a request from Hamilton County Community
Corrections for the allocation of restricted opioid settlement funds for two community corrections programs.
WHAT IT MEANS: The two programs are a participant drug testing program, estimated to cost $90,000, and the Riverview Health Medication Delivery Partnership Program, estimated to cost $330,968 for the first year, $344,322 for the second and $365,148 for the third.
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On June 16th, a group of our Tom Wood Subaru team members had the privilege of visiting Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital as part of the 2026 Subaru Loves to Care® initiative in partnership with Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society).
During our visit, we were honored to work with Laura Keefe, CCLS, Certified Child Life Specialist, and Kaitlin MacGruder-Knapp of Ascension, along with the incredible hospital staff and Mary Green from Blood Cancer United. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to supporting children and families facing cancer inspired all of us.
Together, we delivered 80 cozy blankets that had been lovingly rolled into heart shapes, along with patient care kits filled with thoughtful items such as socks, drink bottles, markers, sleeping masks, and more. We also included handwritten Messages of Hope to remind patients and their families that they are not alone in their journey.
The Subaru Loves to Care initiative is dedicated to providing warmth, comfort, and encouragement to those facing cancer treatments. Since the partnership began, Subaru and its retailers, including Tom Wood Subaru, have helped support more than 550,000 cancer patients and their families nationwide. Subaru is proud to be the largest automotive donor to Blood Cancer United, helping pro-
Company embraces IU players
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Erik Braden, partnering with the national championship Indiana University football program made a lot of sense.
Last year, Fishers-based Braden Business Systems partnered with Purdue University basketball player Braden Smith, who was traded to the Indiana Pacers after he was drafted in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.
vide care, resources, and hope to those who need it most.
While blankets and care kits bring comfort during treatment, this partnership also helps support programs through Blood Cancer United that connect families with valuable resources and assistance during difficult times.
We are incredibly grateful to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Blood Cancer United, and everyone involved in making this year’s delivery possible. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of bringing warmth, kindness, and hope to patients and families in our community.
❤ At Tom Wood Subaru, caring for our community is at the heart of everything we do.
“This year, we’re partnering with Indiana University and I’m an IU graduate myself from the Kelley School of Business,” said Erik Braden, CEO and managing partner for Braden Executive Systems. “We try to track folks that are aligned with our brand, culture and community values. We really want to give back. Last year, we had Braden Smith and we brought him down to Gleaners (Food Bank) and I think we raised over $150,000 for that cause. It’s a branding opportunity for us and helps elevate us in the community.”
Through the NIL program, Braden Executive Systems is partnering with two Indiana University football players — quarterback Josh Hoover and running back Khobie Martin, a Fishers High School graduate. They recently participated in a United Way of Central Indiana event at a summer camp in Indianapolis.
“We’re welcoming Josh with open arms to Indiana,” said Braden, whose company provides IT, cybersecurity and document solutions. “Hopefully, he can run it back with (IU) Coach (Curt) Cignetti and the crew.”
Hoover said it’s been a good opportunity to meet people.
“We had a great community event a couple weeks ago and met some kids,” he said. “I’m enjoying it and Braden is an awesome group to work with. We’re always looking for great character companies and Braden fits that mold.”
Hoover played his first three full seasons with Texas Christian University before transferring to IU. He has thrown for 9,629 yards and 71 touchdowns in his college career.
Hoover embraced his role coming into the national championship team, whose last quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, won the Heisman Trophy.
“I’ve got a great opportunity to get
better and play for some great coaches, be around great teammates and awesome fans,” he said. “I’m excited for the challenge. Every year, you have to go out there and prove it. Obviously, Coach (Cignetti) is trying to bring in who he thinks is the best fit for the program. I’m excited to get to be part of that and do my part for the team.”
Hoover has become a fan of Martin.
“I love the way he works,” he said. “He’s one of the best guys in the world off the field. He’s a great character guy. That’s our whole team — a bunch of great guys that love football.”
Martin said partnering with Braden is an amazing opportunity.
“It’s cool to come back to my community and be able to support businesses,” he said. “We had an event with kids and charity in Indianapolis, passing out ice cream. I love giving back to the community.”
Martin rushed for 506 yards and six touchdowns last season, including 42 yards against Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinals in Atlanta.
“We had a really good season and I had a bunch of great leaders in the room to learn from,” he said. “In my first year coming in, I got to learn from Justice Ellison. He’s such a great leader. That made me realize being in college and the program, it’s not just about football anymore.”
Last season, he learned from Hoosier runnig backs Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby, who are now in the NFL.
“I want to take the lessons instilled in me to become the best player I can be,” he said. “I’m ready to showcase what I can do.”
From left to right: Scott Reckley (GM), Bobby Miller, Alex College, Russ Stevens, Eric Nyberg & Alicia Frakes.
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Indiana University football players Khobie Martin, left, and Josh Hoover at the recent Braden Business Systems tailgating event.
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COMMUNITY
HIVE MIND
By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@youarecurrent.com
Tracy Pielemeier recalled the wave of guilt she felt when she passed the beehives in her backyard.
She knew the boxes were full of honey, but it was too late in the season to harvest it. It was 2012, and, up to that point, all she knew about beekeeping was a one-day class she’d taken to get started and the two years her dad kept hives on her property.
She was sure the hives were doomed.
“So fall came, winter came, and I walked past those beehives on my way to the barn multiple times every day, going, ‘I’m a terrible person. I’ve killed them. I can’t believe I’ve killed them,’” Pielemeier said. “In the spring, they came busting out of those hives. They were every bit alive and happy. I couldn’t believe it.”
She asked a local beekeeping business to help her harvest, and her colonies produced more than 100 pounds of the sticky-sweet nectar. When the Westfield resident reached out for community in the hobby, she found it in the Central Indiana Beekeepers Club, which meets in Holliday Park.
She found the group welcoming and knowledgeable, but the drive to Nora for meetings was becoming arduous. When Pielemeier announced she wanted to start a beekeeping club closer to home, she was surprised to find an enthusiastic group ready to establish one with her, and in 2014, the North Central Beekeepers Club began in Hamilton County — a regional club that’s open to anyone interested in beekeeping, regardless of experience level. It has members from Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville and Carmel.
Club member and Fishers resident Dave Zbieszkowski got hooked on beekeeping about nine years ago, when a coworker showed off his rooftop hives.
“I wasn’t necessarily afraid of insects,” he said.” I grew up outdoors and I went up and checked them out one time on a roof, and I was like, ‘Wow,
North Central Indiana Beekeepers share sweet community
that’s kind of cool.’ So, I ended up getting bees the next year, and I started going to the club meetings. The club’s a great resource. That’s really where you’re going to learn a lot and be able to talk to other people and connect with other beekeepers.”
He said the beginners’ class is particularly helpful for people who are thinking about starting their own hives, noting that most people will be bee killers before they become beekeepers. Zbieszkowski admitted that he had his
own trials initially, but this winter, all his hives survived.
Zbieszkowski enjoys sharing his beekeeping experience and leads workshops on the topic at the Fishers AgriPark. Starting this year, he is managing three hives at the AgriPark in addition to his other hives. He’s also the 4H project leader for beekeeping and the central Indiana regional director for the statewide beekeeping organization.
During the local meetings, Zbieszkowski and other beekeepers share
UN-BEE-LIEVABLE FACTS
• There are more than 20,000 species of bees. Fewer than a dozen species can be maintained in bee boxes and make enough honey for humans to harvest.
• Queen bees lay between 1,500 to 2,000 eggs a day during the summer.
• Bees vibrate their wings to keep their hive at an optimal temperature.
• Male honeybees (drones) develop from unfertilized eggs and have only one set of chromosomes.
their experiences through networking and presentations. In a way, the group has formed a hive of its own. What started as roughly a dozen members in 2014 has become a regular gathering of 40 to 60, who meet monthly at Cool Creek Park Nature Center.
Like others in the club, the hobby has turned into a business for Pielemeier. When harvesting honey, she realized there was no food-grade equipment to capture honey.
“We were frustrated that there wasn’t anything clean and food-grade to bring your honey out of the hive and hold it to extract at your convenience,” she said. “The old-school method was just to pull the whole wooden box off and bring it in, but the box has no bottom, so wherever you sit it, it’s going to leak and ooze and get dirt on it and grass bits and all that.”
She now travels to events to show off her Hive Butler, a special tote designed to help store, manage and transport the boxes.
After 14 years, Pielemeier said she finds zen in beekeeping, and she sees the bees’ intelligent design as confirmation of her faith. More than that, Pielemeier said the people she has met through the hobby remind her what’s possible in a connected community.
“I have met lots of beekeepers in many, many places, and they are all universally motivated, interested, helpful, kind, and generous. I am astonished at the community,” she said. “Beekeepers are my tribe, so I’m so thankful to have found them.”
The North Central Indiana Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield. Leila Kheiry contributed to this story.
ON THE COVER: In bee suits, Tracy Pielemeier works with Laurie Hunt and Jan Kea, both of whom were awarded jumpstarter kits from the North Central Indiana Beekeepers Club. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Pielemeier)
North Central Beekeepers Club member Dave Zbieszkowski, right, of Fishers leads a beekeeping workshop at the Fishers AgriPark in January. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Parks)
Commentary by Larry Greene
This North Fishers primary bath was reimagined with an improved layout, timeless finishes and luxurious details for
• Reconfigured the layout for improved functionality and openness.
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• Installed a freestanding soaking tub for a spa-inspired focal point.
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• Finished with large-format tile, refined lighting and timeless neutral finishes throughout.
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BAGI reports stable residential building activity
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The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis recently reported that single-family building permit activity across central Indiana remained stable through May 2026, despite continued affordability challenges and economic uncertainty in national housing markets.
The nine-county region recorded 4,290 permits year-to-date in 2026, a slight decrease compared to 4,304 permits at the same time in 2025, according to a news release.
The regional trend reflects a balanced market. Nationally, housing affordability remains a challenge, with the National Association of Home Builders reporting that prospective buyers continue to face elevated housing costs as interest rates remain high during global uncertainty.
“Central Indiana’s housing market continues to demonstrate resilience in an environment that remains challenging for builders and buyers alike,” BAGI CEO Chris Hancock stated. “While affordability pressures persist nationally, our region continues to adjust to support long-term housing demand.”
Population growth, relative affordability compared to larger metropolitan markets and sustained interest in homeownership continue to provide
“Central Indiana’s housing market continues to demonstrate resilience in an environment that remains challenging for builders and buyers alike.”
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stability for the central Indiana housing market.
“Compared to broader national housing trends, central Indiana remains responsive to our community’s needs,” Hancock stated. “Our builders are pivoting their marketing strategies and adapting to meet the demands of this ever changing market.”
By county, May permits totaled:
• Boone: 119
• Hamilton: 199
• Hancock: 129
• Hendricks: 106
• Johnson: 182
• Madison: 20
• Marion: 156
• Morgan: 20
• Shelby: 37
DISPATCHES
Former governor launches AI transition initiative — Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo recently announced the launch of RAISE US, a nonpartisan national organization that will partner with governors, employers, workers and training organizations to help the American workforce transition to an AI economy. For more, visit raiseus.ai.
Menards hosting food drive — Menards home improvement stores are serving as drop sites for local food pantries through the end of July. Donations can be placed in large collection boxes near the exit doors.
One Impact campaign — OneZone Chamber of Commerce has launched a
$10,000 capital campaign for its One Impact Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that focuses on scholarships, leadership programs, workforce and talent initiatives, and direct support for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. For more, visit onezonechamber.com, click on the Programs & Initiatives tab and then on the One Impact Foundation tab.
Christmas in July — Piney Acres Christmas Tree Farm and The Pond will host the first “Jingle in July” Festival July 25, featuring more than 50 vendors offering handcrafted goods and holiday-themed items, along with a dedicated kid vendor area showcasing young entrepreneurs. The event will include Santa and live music, with headliner Dave & Rae, along with Booze Hounds Bluegrass and Katie Jo Robinson School of Music.
Musical farce set for Red Barn Theatre
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Red Barn Theatre Artistic Director
Michael Taylor is convinced audiences will embrace the season finale.
“It’s a newer show with a very contemporary feel that is based in the Renaissance times,”
Taylor said. “It’s the story of the creation of the first musical. It’s funny. It’s a great way to end the season.”
Red Barn will present “Something Rotten!” July 9-12 and July 15-19 at the Frankfort venue.
The musical will feature a cast of 23 — the largest that Taylor has had in his 10-year tenure as artistic director.
“We’ve pulled together a cast that is very talented,” said Taylor, a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate. “I think people are going to really love seeing and watching this cast.”
The cast includes Noah Johnson as Nick Bottom and Ben Brickner as Nigel Bottom.
Nick is a frustrated playwright who is obsessed with Shakespeare, and Nigel is his younger brother.
“The younger brother falls in love with a Puritan girl, whose father is (against) them coming together,” Taylor said.
Kody Horrocks plays Portia, the Puritan girl. Samara Rose Shavrick portrays Nick’s wife, Beatrice.
“It’s a show I’ve seen (on Broadway) and really loved,” Taylor said. “When I’m looking for shows, I’m trying to find shows that have a nice variety or feel different. It’s very costume heavy. When I looked at shows, I thought this is the year to do it. We have enough local talent that can fill in the ensemble. I was able to bring in enough professional talent to fill in the leads and put together a strong cast.”
Taylor said some cast members are from area high schools.
“Some others are local but at the college level,” he said. “They are no
longer little high school kids. They’ve matured into excellent performers.”
Taylor was directing rehearsals for “Something Rotten!” while acting in “Wait Until Dark,” which was scheduled to end July 5
“Fortunately, I don’t have any lines in the musical,” Taylor said.
Matthew Reich plays William Shakespeare, an arrogant, fictionalized version of the playwright, known as The Bard.
“The music is very clever,” Taylor said.
Red Barn Associate Artistic Director Luke McLaughlin, a Frankfort resident, portrays the soothsayer Nostradamus.
“It’s a really silly, fun part that fits right into my farcical wheelhouse,” McLaughlin said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun bringing this character and this story to life.”
Taylor has seen “Something Rotten!” on Broadway. McLaughlin saw a production in Fort Wayne several years ago.
“It has been a show I’ve brought up a number of times to Michael when we are thinking about the season,”
McLaughlin said. “The dance numbers are a ton of fun, the jokes are constant, and for those who love musical theater, there are plenty of references that audiences will recognize and enjoy. Michael and I love a good farce, but it is always fun to do a show that can transcend that mold. Though ‘Something Rotten!’ has a ton of farcical elements, it’s a story with a lot of heart and worldly advice. I think the main characters’ struggles are relatable, and the lessons they learn along the way elevate this story into a truly special musical.”
McLaughlin said cast members range in age from the 50s to 14 years old.
“We have performers from all across the country — New York, Florida, California, Nebraska, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri and, of course, a nice mix of local talent that our audiences have come to love and recognize over the years,” McLaughlin said. “Personally, I think this is the strongest vocal and dancing ensemble we’ve ever had, and I’m super excited to see the finished product.”
For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
‘CINDERELLA’
“Cinderella” runs through July 12 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
2000’s Night: BBMak, a British pop trio, is set for July 7, followed by Jed Harrelson July 11 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc. com.
‘SOMETHING ROTTEN!’
“Something Rotten!” runs July 9-12 and July 15-19 at Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
LOBSTER PALOOZA
Indianapolis Opera’s Lobster Palooza is set for 6 p.m. July 11 at Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis. For more, visit indyopera.org.
MARSHALL CHARLOFF
Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 10 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield. For more, visit hendrickslive.org.
‘A TAYLOR EXPERIENCE’
York Automotive Concert Series presents “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience” at 8 p.m. July 11 at Hendricks Live! For more, visit hendrickslive.org.
CARMEL COMEDY CLUB
Carmel Comedy Club will present a show at 7 p.m. July 11 at The Cat in Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.
Band of Horses set for Fishers show — Band of Horses will perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Nickel Plate District Amphitheatre in Fishers. Band of Horses is co-headliner with Dinosaur Jr. For more, visit npdamp.com
From left, Noah Johnson, Ben Brickner, Anna Cari-Taylor and Delia Cragun rehearse for “Something Rotten!” (Photo courtesy of Luke McLaughlin)
Taylor
ENTERTAINMENT
Farrell’s repertoire grows
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Since leaving his role as Actors Theatre of Indiana artistic director in September 2023, Don Farrell has stayed busy.
Farrell and accompanist Terry Woods regularly appear at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael about twice a month.
Farrell, a Westfield resident, said he and Woods have created 13 different shows, including the most recent, “Velvet Voices: A Coroner Celebration.” The concert begins with a lesser-known crooner, Russ Columbo.
bunch of artists, which I dearly love.”
Farrell also covers artists such as Nat King Cole, Mel Tormé, Andy Williams and Perry Como. Audience response might give him an idea who to feature next in a full docu-cabaret. Along with appearing at Beef & Boards, Farrell returned to ATI this spring to appear in “Sunset Boulevard.”
Farrell’s latest venture is ”Blé After Dark: An Evening in Paris” at 7 p.m. July 18 at Blé French Bistro in Noblesville.
“Columbo can arguably be called one of the first crooners in that style,” Farrell said. “We go from there to Bing Crosby to eventually Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr. We follow the progression of the art form and how the invention of the microphone allowed the singer to be a little more intimate with the audience. It’s a wonderful tribute and I’m able to cover a whole different
“It is a beautiful restaurant and seats about 60 people,” he said. “It’s like a wonderful French bistro. It’s the launch of a series that we’re hoping to continue doing.”
The upcoming shows at Feinstein’s are “Thank You for the Music, an ABBA Party,” July 24; “All the Way Frank, A Sinatra Tribute,” Aug. 1; “Sweet Caroline: The Life & Music of Neil Diamond” Aug. 8; and “Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett,” Aug. 29 and “Velvet Voices,” Sept. 11.
For more, blebistro.com and feinsteinshc.com.
Farrell
The living truth?
Commentary by Terry Anker
“Dead men tell no tales.” The proverb is so well known among us as to become a part of our common lexicon. Most scholars agree that a variant was introduced by English moral and religious writer Thomas Becon in the late 1500s. Some 100 years later, the exact quote began to appear in print. By 1883’s release of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic “Treasure Island,” protagonist Jim proclaims “Dead men don’t bite” to Isreal Hands in a swashbuckling battle scene. Eighty-four years later, Walt Disney opens his “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction. A ghostly gang of pirates, including Blackbeard himself, chant the expression as millions of parkgoers float past skeletons and shipwrecks. While indoor boat trips around a fictional island gave us a respite from the hot amusement park sun, it also reinforced a blunt human truth: Eliminating witnesses eliminates testimony. Whatever they know dies with them. By the revamp of the “Pirates” films in the 2000s, America had become
a different place, but the veracity of death as a final arbiter remained unchanged. Happily, most of us will not know lives of danger on the high seas. Instead, we apply the adage in our own ways. If we are done listening, we might proclaim, “You are dead to me.” We move across country, cut them out of the will and remove them from the narrative. What they were no longer exists to us.
Still, death is the most final. As our parents die, we lay unfettered claim to the past. How we define them to future generations becomes reality. A deceased progenitor never disagrees with our assessment. They don’t defend their view and they cannot correct the record. If we tell the tale of the dead men, are we truthful or mired in our own perspective, temptation and bias?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Health warning from the ‘mayo’ clinic
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
Over the years, my wife Mary Ellen and I have had some basic disagreements about condiments, but here’s a product that I had not anticipated would cause dissent in my marriage: mayonnaise.
Ketchup? Sure, there were always possibilities for a tiff here. You never hear a man say to his wife, “With all that ketchup on the burger, sweetheart, you can’t possibly appreciate the fine texture and flavor of the grass-fed beef.” Women, on the other hand, will say, “If you put ketchup on my chicken Kiev, I will rip your ruby-red tongue right out of your mouth.”
Mustard? Yes, I could make an argument for mustard. Over the years, I have tried to improve most of my wife’s cooking with a healthy dose of this condiment. What would her pork Milanese have been without mustard? Uneventful. What would her beef Bourguignon taste like without a glob of Dijon? I shudder to think. What about that sesame-encrusted salmon without a dollop of you-know-what? Yes, Mary Ellen and I have clashed over mustard.
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Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Indianapolis, Marion County, and the City of Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana, Case No. 25-05-1961P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE Status/bf e main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
But a fight over mayonnaise? Who would have predicted this? It all started one morning last week when I accidentally put the mayonnaise jar in the pantry instead of putting it back in the fridge the night before. Without hesitation, Mary Ellen tossed the jar in the garbage with this denouement, “It’s no good. We have to throw it out.” I begged to differ. Literally, begged. I just couldn’t accept the product’s ruin in just a few hours. My own mother never refrigerated mayonnaise. It went in the pantry. My brother and sister clearly remember this. That’s why when we now reminisce about our favorite childhood sandwich, we call it the Bacon, Lettuce and Ptomaine Poisoning Sandwich (by the way, I have a master’s in English and never realized there was a silent P in that word. Thank you, spell check).
The next day, desperate for a smear on my BLT, I fished the mayonnaise out of the garbage, slathered it on my sandwich, then put the jar in the fridge. When Mary Ellen discovered what I had done, she panicked and pointed to the container: “REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING.” Suddenly, my eye caught an 800-number on the label, a hotline for people with emergency mayonnaise questions. I assumed it was the Turkey Hotline people who were bored with nothing to do for 11 months.
“Hello, Mayo Hotline. Can I help you?”
“Yes, I have a question about food poisoning.”
“First of all, this is the mayo hotline, not the Mayo Clinic. And, yes, I know what you’re going to ask. I get husbands all day long with this question. Yes, it’s perfectly safe. But you should throw it out, anyway. A man can’t win a mayonnaise argument.”
I didn’t tell Mary Ellen about my phone call. I wasn’t in the mood to argue.
It would have been Hellmann’s to pay.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
PUZZLES
Kind of PU prof
Mortgage adjustment,
Range of view
15. Footnote abbr. 16. Overly sentimental 17. Hater of a laboratory substance?
20. Indiana’s tallest building: Salesforce ___
21. Loses traction
22. Wonder
23. Freddie Gibbs’ music genre
25. Classic pop
27. Colts foe
30. Online commerce
33. SeaWorld attraction
37. Bard’s “before”
38. Make a Current story better
39. Kick in or kick off
40. Spicy pepper chewy candy?
44. Asian nurses
45. Wrinkly fruit
46. Clean air org.
47. Indonesian island
48. Lukewarm
50. Change for a five
51. Stuff
53. Indiana School for the Deaf subj.
55. “Harper Valley ___”
58. “The Zoo Story” playwright
61. WRTV spot seller
65. Boutique lodging in Carmel...and an anagram of 17- and 40-Across
68. What Pavlov’s dogs were conditioned to do
69. NHS prom rental
70. Singer Guthrie
71. Cher’s early partner
72. Statistical average 73. Fishers HS mid-term, e.g.
DOWN
1. Bank statement no. 2. NYC neighborhood
3. Whole bunch
4. Circus performers
5. Kind of room, center
or hall
6. IND postings
7. Autumn
8. Hoosier : Indiana :: ___
: Illinois
9. Break into bits
10. Delete
11. Workplace safety org.
12. “That was close!”
13. Bronte heroine
18. Nestegg letters
19. Autobahn auto
24. Salon offering, briefly
26. Butler frat letter
27. Detox place
28. Scent
29. Iron, e.g.
31. Up to, informally
32. Devoured
34. Ball State dorm room noodles
35. Cafe Patachou menu item
36. Former Broad Ripple supermarket where David Letterman bagged groceries
