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Common council approves developments

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

The Noblesville Common Council approved two residential developments at its June 10 meeting.

CITY NEWS

Developer M/I Homes first introduced the developments, Bending Branch and MontClaire, to the common council during its April 15 meeting. The Noblesville Plan Commission voted 9-1 at its May 19 meeting to recommend approval.

M/I Homes Director of Land Acquisition Jonathan Isaacs said the goal is for construction to start by the end of the year.

“We’re excited about these two. These will be good projects,” Isaacs said. “In general, I think we’re excited about having a development along the Hazel Dell corridor. I think that’s going to be a premier neighborhood along the creek with Mill Creek Road.”

BENDING BRANCH

Bending Branch was approved by a 6-2 vote. It will be a 99-acre residential development north and adjacent to 191st Street and east and adjacent to Moontown Road with 186 homes.

The development will feature single-story ranch-style homes and two-story homes that will range in price from $450,000 to $700,000. Other features include community gathering areas, ponds and amenities such as a playground and picnic areas.

Isaacs said the estimated construction cost is approximately $100 million.

Councilmember Todd Thurston, who vot-

ed against the development, said he wanted the developers to consider a change in density and add more greenspace.

MONTCLAIRE

MontClaire was approved by a 7-1 vote. MontClaire will be a 91-acre residential development with 136 homes on the east side of Little Chicago Road. The development will have single-story ranch-style homes with flexible options for lofts and basements and two-story homes with basement options. Homes will range from $650,000 to $800,000.

The development also will feature large open spaces for tree preservation and a community gathering area.

Isaacs said he estimates the construction cost for MontClaire will be in the $80 million range.

The next common council meeting is at 6 p.m. June 24 at 16 S. 10th St.

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Prevail Inc., a Noblesville nonprofit, recently received a $5,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to support housing stability for survivors of crime and abuse in Hamilton County.

The funding will help survivors overcome the challenge of accessing safe and stable housing.

“Our approach goes beyond providing shelter — we’re building a comprehensive, survivor-centered housing response that prioritizes safety, dignity and long-term stability through flexible funding, trauma-informed care and innovative, individ-

ualized solutions,” Executive Director of Prevail Tami Wanninger stated.

Prevail Marketing and Special Events Specialist Abby St. Amand said lack of emergency housing often forces survivors to remain in or return to unsafe environments due to limited alternatives.

CenterPoint Energy Vice President for Community Relations June Deadrick said the foundation is honored to support Prevail’s mission.

“By investing in Prevail, Inc., we hope to help (make) strides toward creating safe, affordable housing for those who need it most in Hamilton County, Indiana,” Deadrick stated.

For more, visit prevailinc.org.

Example of a home that will be in the MontClaire development. (Renderings courtesy of M/I Homes)

Executive Director of Prevail Tami Wanninger, left, accepts a replica check from Michelle Beer, CenterPoint Energy Foundation community relations senior specialist. (Photo courtesy of Prevail)

Site plan for the Bending Branch development.

The SWEETEST SANDWICH of the Summer.

This summer, we’re celebrating Tenderloin Tuesday’s Sweet Sixteen! Over 50 Hamilton County restaurants will offer special deals and savory spins on Indiana’s favorite sandwich on Tuesdays from June 24th to July 29th . Claim your passport at TenderloinTuesday.com to redeem deals at your favorite tenderloin spots. Let’s celebrate 16 sweet years of Tuesday tenderness!

County discusses new voting machines, Hamilton County Regional Utilities District

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton County Commissioners and Hamilton County Council discussed voting machine needs and Phase 4 of the Hamilton

County Regional Utilities District in a joint meeting June 9 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center.

The next commissioners meeting is at 1 p.m. June 23 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center.

What happened: Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams discussed voting machines in Hamilton County.

What it means: Williams said the county’s voting machines are more than 25 years old, and the county can no longer purchase replacement parts. She said she wants to get a head start on replacing them because of tariffs, which could increase the price of the equipment. Because there isn’t an election this year, a little more than $1 million will be reverted back to the budget to help cover the cost of new voting equipment — $2 million for voting machines and $400,000 for iPads.

What’s next: The council will vote on replacing the machines at a future meeting. Williams hopes to have them by the 2028 presidential election.

What happened: Hamilton County Attorney Connor Sullivan discussed Phase 4 of the Hamilton County Regional Utilities District, which stretches from approximately 3 miles east of U.S. 31 to approximately 2 miles west of U.S. 31 and 216th Street north to 296th Street, encompassing 42 square miles.

What it means: Sullivan said Phase 4 of the Hamilton County Regional Utilities District involves running water and sewer lines down from 236th Street, south along Dunbar Road to 216th Street. Developer Monarch Ventures LLC has a proposed development on the north side of 216th Street in Adams Township for a 125-acre water and activity park called Skylake Adventure Park. Sullivan said Dunbar Road is a priority area for the utility district, but it was not included in the initial funding.

What’s next: Monarch Ventures LLC has proposed assuming responsibility for acquiring the right-of-way, paying for the construction, choosing a contractor with the approval from Hamilton County and hiring the county’s design firm, Wesley Engineering, for inspection. The county would pay for the design, and Sullivan said several funding options are available. The commissioners approved to start the design process subject to the location of money within the project budget.

DISPATCHES

Art camp — Registration is now open for the Hamilton County Artist Association’s Kids Summer Fine Arts Camp where kids will have the opportunity to receive professional instruction in a variety of art forms. Morning and afternoon sessions are available from July 7 through July 10 at the HCAA gallery in Noblesville. Registration is $75. For more, visit hcaa-in.org/ kids-summer-art-camp.

Diaper Drive — The Hamilton County Democratic Party invites community members to support local families in need by participating in a Diaper Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 28 at EPIC Coffee in Carmel, 7249 E. 146th St. The community collection event offers residents an opportunity to bring a case of diapers to donate while enjoying a cup of coffee and connecting with neighbors. All donations will benefit the Indiana Diaper Bank, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential diapering supplies to families across the state. Donate online at givebutter. com/HamCoDemsDiaperDrive.

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NPD detective named Officer of the Year by American Legion

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville Police Department Det. Hayley Allen was recently named Officer of the Year by the Frank Huntzinger Noblesville American Legion Post 45.

AWARD

Allen said American Legion posts recognize local heroes annually by reaching out to local police departments and taking nominations.

Allen, a 2016 Noblesville High School graduate, studied criminal justice at Ivy Tech and started her career with the NPD as an intern in 2018.

“I originally committed to play college softball, but I ended up breaking my foot and giving up my scholarship,” Allen said. “When I started my internship at the Noblesville Police Department, I didn’t go into it thinking I wanted to be a police officer, but I ended up falling in love with the thought of being one. I applied when I was 20 years old and got hired right when I turned 21.”

Allen, 28, is approaching her seventh year with the department. As a detective, she primarily investigates sex crimes against children.

“Those are the cases that I have a passion for,” Allen said. “All detectives are technically generalists, meaning we can take and work any case, but I have

a primary focus on child molestation and domestic violence cases.”

She said she aims to be a light for children dealing with heavy circumstances.

“I find it rewarding being the voice for kids when crimes have happened against them, or they’ve witnessed crimes, and they don’t necessarily have a voice for themselves,” Allen said. “I have two kids of my own, and I like to look at it as if these are my kids. I look at each situation and what I would want a detective to take seriously if something were to happen against my kids.”

Allen said she relies on family support and police resources to stay grounded when dealing with sensitive cases.

“I work out a lot, and I rely a lot on my family,” Allen said. “My husband is in law enforcement as well, so it’s easy to talk to him and confide in him about cases if I’m struggling. I also enjoy spending time with my kids on all my days off. Relying on family and utilizing the department’s mental health programs that are available for officers keeps me focused on my cases.”

She said being honored by the American Legion Post 45 makes her feel like her work is paying off.

“The award has made me realize that all of the hard cases and long hours are worth it,” Allen said. “It’s nice to be recognized for the hard work and long hours I have put into the cases that I’ve been working on recently.”

From left, Noblesville American Legion Post 45 Post Commander Gil Soria, Noblesville Police Department Det. Hayley Allen and NPD Chief John Mann. (Photo courtesy of the Noblesville Police Department)

County council approves funds for library program

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton County Council approved $213,606 to help launch the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Hamilton County at its June 4 meeting.

FUNDING

Hamilton County Council President Sue Maki said the funds will be held by the Hamilton County Community Foundation for the purpose of providing initial funding for the program through 2027.

Country singer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book-gifting program where families sign up to receive free books for children from birth to age 5 in communities within the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

Sheryl Sollars, director of the Westfield Washington Public Library, first presented the idea to the council at its March 5 meeting. She said Hamilton County is the only Indiana county that has not participated in the program.

Sollars said the five Hamilton County libraries will announce a launch date for the program before the end of the year.

Former Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana legislature allocated $6 million for the program to run through the end of

the month. For now, the state budget cut the funding. Sollars said Gov. Mike Braun tasked his wife, first lady Maureen Braun, with identifying funding sources to keep the program alive in Indiana.

“Mrs. Braun is committed to providing the donors for the state portion, but there is (still) no definitive information on the state level funding,” Sollars said.

Hamilton County Councilmember Ken Alexander, who is spearheading the initiative, said the investment provides the library with a foundation to launch the program.

“One of my first initiatives when I joined the council was to change the paradigms of education by re-introducing career-based learning through the creation of the Pursuit Institute,” Alexander said. “When we established this career-based educational program, we needed to provide the initial investment to get it off the ground. It is now widely successful, self-funded and being implemented across the county. I see the DPIL as a similar investment that is setting up our youth for success. I am thankful that our wonderful library system brought this to my attention, and I was happy to champion this effort.”

For more about the program, visit imaginationlibrary.com.

COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOSTS ANNUAL NIGHT FOR THE BLUES

The Hamilton County Democratic Party conducts its annual Night for the Blues fundraiser May 30 at Bash in Carmel. Chairman Josh Lowry said the event brought together supporters for an evening of live music, dancing and camaraderie with a 1940s theme. The night included award presentations by Hamilton County Democratic elected leaders, including Carmel City Councilor Anita Joshi, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn and State Sen. J.D. Ford. Honors were awarded to community members Jessica Irvine, Evelyn Davis and Steven and Susan Ring. Proceeds will support Democratic candidates and a year round office for the Hamilton County Democratic Party. (Photo courtesy of Josh Lowry)

Noblesville resident launches women-only summer celebration

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville resident Julie Otis will play host to an event, the Hello Summer Party, at 1 p.m. June 22 at Dr. James Dillon Park in Noblesville. The event is exclusively for women 18 and older.

EVENT

Otis, 39, is the creator of the Facebook group “Women Building Friendships in Noblesville.” She started it in 2023 to encourage women to become acquainted while enjoying community activities.

“I had seen some other friendship groups on social media, and I realized that Noblesville specifically did not have one,” Otis said. “The purpose behind it is building connections between women in Noblesville and Hamilton County, so it’s not exclusive to just people who live in Noblesville.”

The group now has more than 2,000 members. They frequently participate in book clubs; a monthly event called Dessert Before Dinner; craft nights; movie nights; and brunch and dinner meet-ups, among other activities.

The Hello Summer Party will include yard games, raffles, food, gift bags, crafts, a DIY lemonade stand and a scavenger hunt, among other activities.

“We had a Christmas party back in December in Carmel, and this is the first time we’re having a summer party,” Otis said. “I wanted to do something for the summer around the summer solstice date.”

Admission is $10. Proceeds cover the cost of the reserved space and event expenses. For more, contact Otis at 317-517-7772 or jpotis@alumni.iu.edu.

“As the group continues to grow, I just look forward to meeting people,” Otis said. “I enjoy making connections, and I’ve met a lot of nice people through the group. It’s fun to make those friendships, meet people and discover people who live right down the street. There’s a lot of people out there with anxiety and insecurities, so that’s why I try to encourage connections.”

To join the Facebook group, visit facebook. com/groups/1377163569886276.

Date set for State of the County

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Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger will deliver his annual State of the County address from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville.

PRESENTATION

Presented by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, the event will offer residents and business leaders a detailed update on the county’s future plans.

Dillinger will outline several major projects that have taken shape over the past year and are scheduled to launch in the year ahead, including the opening of a new 911 Communications Center, the expansion of the Hamilton County Judicial Center, remodeling plans for the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds and the construction of a new public safety training facility.

Dillinger also will address the recent completion of a new regional utility district and discuss developments in tourism, parks and the county’s partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.

“There are so many big projects in motion right now that will impact Hamilton County for years and years to come,” Dillinger stated. “It’s honestly mind-boggling — and exciting — to see the level of progress and planning that’s happening. It’s great to be in a county that’s thriving, growing and full of vitality.”

Doors open at 11 a.m., with lunch at 11:20 a.m. The program begins at noon. Tickets are $50 for chamber members and $55 for nonmembers.

Registration is required and can be completed online at noblesvillechamber.com.

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Ribbon cutting set for Bell Ford Bridge

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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the restored Bell Ford Bridge at Geist Park, 101979 Florida Rd., at 10 a.m. June 19.

CELEBRATION

Originally built in 1869 to span the East Fork of the White River in Jackson County, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department Resource Development Specialist Erica Foreman said the Bell Ford Bridge is the only known combination post truss bridge in the world.

Foreman said after severe storm damage caused it to collapse in 2006, the bridge was disassembled and stored. In 2018, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation collaborated with Jackson County Commissioners to acquire the bridge in exchange for a $25,000 donation to the Jackson County Round Barn Restoration Fund. Foreman said Hamilton County stored

the parts in a secure area of the Hamilton County Jail while finalizing reconstruction plans. The bridge was reconstructed as a pedestrian bridge across Fall Creek at Geist Park.

“Having been involved from the initial concept to the completion of this project, I am extremely proud of this accomplishment. This monumental undertaking required extensive collaboration and communication across multiple committees,” Heirbrandt stated.

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation and the Hamilton County Highway Department led the project in collaboration with Jackson County, the City of Fishers, INDOT, Fall Creek Township Trustee Doug Allman and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, which provided $2.77 million in funding.

Foreman said the bridge also connects with the new Geist Greenway, a federally supported pedestrian trail that links neighborhoods from 96th to 131st Street in Fishers.

DISPATCHES

Matching campaign — The Humane Society for Hamilton County has announced its annual Matching Campaign. From now through June 30, every donation made to the shelter is matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling the community’s impact. During the Matching Campaign, HSHC’s donors will match donations up to $115,000. HSHC aims to raise $230,000 to provide essential care, medical treatment and shelter for the 4,000 animals that rely on the shelter annually. Visit HamiltonHumane.com/Matching to make an online donation.

Imagery hub — Hamilton County has launched its new Imagery Hub, a centralized platform designed to provide access to the county’s newest and historic high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial datasets. The Imagery Hub works with Hamilton County’s upgraded Map Viewer, enabling users to view aerial imagery, land cover and elevation data in an interactive 2D and 3D environment. Looking ahead, the county has plans to expand the platform with additional sections dedicated to Lidar Elevation Data Products, 2D and 3D AI/Machine Learning data and AI-driven land cover change detection.

NFD names deputy fire marshal — The Noblesville Fire Department has announced Capt. Luke Turner’s promotion to deputy fire marshal. Turner is a 20-year veteran of the department who previously served as a lieutenant at Station 71 and, upon promotion to captain, was transferred to the inspections division. In 2024, Turner joined the division in preparation for the anticipated retirement of former Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Lott.

Property fraud protection —The Hamilton County Recorder’s Office has transitioned to a new, free alert service that provides enhanced protection against property fraud. Property fraud occurs when someone illegally records a fraudulent document — such as a fake deed — making it appear as if they legally own someone else’s property. To help residents, the Hamilton County Recorder’s Office now offers Property Fraud Alert, a free notification service that alerts subscribers any time a document is recorded in their name. This service takes the place of the county’s previous service, Doxpop.com, which means residents who were registered with that service must re-enroll in the new system. Residents can sign up for free at propertyfraudalert. com or by calling the Property Fraud Alert hotline at 800-728-3858.

You-pick at Spencer Farm

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

The you-pick season has begun at Spencer Farm, 7177 E. 161st St. in Noblesville. Spencer Farm co-founder Mark Spencer said the business has been offering youpick options since it opened 43 years ago.

ACTIVITY

“At one point in time, the farm operated solely as a you-pick strawberry farm,” Spencer said. “Everybody’s craving activities like this because most people are working inside and in offices. When the weather’s nice, it’s nice to be able to get out and do activities like (this) with the family. We get a lot of younger kids and their (parents) coming out to pick various amounts.”

The farm has strawberries and raspberries available in its you-pick fields.

“We’ve been picking our early season variety of strawberries for about 2 1/2 weeks, and in the next few days, we’re hoping to get started with our late season variety. We just started picking raspberries, which will be available until the first frost.”

The farm offers various you-pick options at the farm depending on the season.

“We do you-pick asparagus in the early spring, so that season has come to an end,” Spencer said. “In mid-August or so,

You-pick strawberries and raspberries are available at Spencer Farm at 7177 E. 161st St. (Photo courtesy of Spencer Farm)

we’ll have you-pick table grapes, and then we do the pumpkin patch and all the fall festivities that usually start in the middle of September through Halloween.”

Spencer said he anticipates you-pick sunflowers to be available in late July.

You-pick strawberries are $7.50 a quart, which Spencer said is about 1.5 pounds. They are $29 for a 4-quart container, which is about 6 to 8 pounds, and an 8-quart container is $43. You-pick raspberries are $7.75.

For more, visit spencerberryfarm.com.

Aspire partners with nonprofit

substance use disorder treatment.

Public Advocates in Community re-Entry, or PACE, an Indianapolis nonprofit that supports individuals and families impacted by justice involvement, is partnering with Aspire Indiana Health, which has a Noblesville office at 17840 Cumberland Rd., to expand on-site health services for PACE clients, their families and the Indianapolis near northside neighborhood.

Aspire’s Mobile Access Care for You, or MACY, is a mobile health clinic designed to bring a range of physical and behavioral health services to underserved neighborhoods. MACY will be at PACE at 1314 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

Through the collaboration, individuals visiting PACE will have access to health examinations and referrals to Aspire’s services, such as behavioral healthcare and

“This partnership is a game-changer for the people we serve,” PACE Executive Director Rhiannon Edwards stated. “Many of our clients face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare. Bringing MACY to our campus ensures they can receive vital services in a safe, familiar environment. We’re excited to deepen our impact with Aspire’s support.”

MACY is equipped to provide primary care and behavioral health screenings, with a focus on reaching individuals who may otherwise lack access to care.

“We are proud to partner with PACE to bring healthcare directly to where people are,” Aspire Indiana Health Chief Medical Officer Holly Oh stated. “MACY is about removing barriers to care — whether it’s transportation, stigma or time. Together with PACE, we are meeting people where they are and connecting them to the support they need to thrive.”

For more, visit aspireindiana.org.

Gov. Mike Braun, front center, signs legislation authored by State Rep. Alaina

(R-Noblesville), front, second from right, into law May 28 to ensure law enforcement officers share critical data more efficiently. House Enrolled Act 1232 ensures that information such as data on stolen vehicles, firearms, license plates and active warrants be entered into or updated in the Indiana Data and Communications System within 24 hours of receipt. The goal is to ensure officers across the state have accurate and up-to-date information while protecting Hoosiers and first responders. Shonkwiler said the new law will strengthen accountability by allowing the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to withhold grant funding from agencies that fail to meet the 24-hour update requirement. (Photo courtesy of Abraham Hurt)

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Lead the charge for e-waste recycling

Commentary by Amanda Cross

E-waste is any electrical or electronic item that you’re ready to throw away. But unlike other kinds of waste, e-waste contains materials that can leach toxic chemicals into the environment if put into a landfill or incinerated.

ENVIRONMENT

In fact, many items are prohibited from being discarded into landfills by households. That list includes televisions and other things with screens — like monitors and digital photo frames — as well as computers and peripherals like keyboards, printers and scanners.

Fortunately, recycling services are available for e-waste. Places that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Office Depot, accept electronic items for recycling. Visit their websites for information on the specific procedure. You can also take your items to the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center in Noblesville to make sure they stay out of the landfill.

One thing you might be doing already is taking your electronics to Goodwill Stores. Goodwill partners with Dell Technologies in a program called Dell Reconnect. Through this program, you can drop off any brand of tech for free to be responsibly recycled.

Anything with a cord or an on-switch has the potential to be e-waste, but maybe people also think of things like batteries and light bulbs in this category. HCHHW accepts rechargeable batteries for recycling: lithium, lithium-ion, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium. They also recycle lead-acid batteries from sump pumps, cars/trucks, golf carts and battery back-up systems.

However, they do not accept alkaline batteries, like the kind in your remote control and smoke detector. You have the option to throw these away in your garbage tote, but if you want to recycle them, you can take them to Batteries Plus or ask one of the other retailers already discussed.

Recycling e-waste is a win all around. Not only does it prevent toxic chemicals entering our environment, but it also lets us reclaim rare, valuable metals so they can be used for many more generations.

Amanda Cross is a board member with Carmel Green Initiative, Inc. Learn more at carmelgreen.org.

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City official charged with domestic battery

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A top City of Carmel official has been fired after being charged with domestic battery.

POLICE

The Noblesville Police Department arrested Jeremy Kashman, Carmel’s chief infrastructure officer, May 23 after an adult victim reported to law enforcement that Kashman had “aggressively grabbed her,” pulled her hair and punched her in the back multiple times, according to a probable cause affidavit.

The affidavit also states that Kashman pushed and grabbed a juvenile victim, which led to a scratch on the victim’s face. The juvenile also suffered an ankle laceration during the alleged altercation but could not recall how the injury occurred.

A Noblesville resident, Kashman denied the allegations through a statement from his attorney, Russell Cate.

“It is important to understand this case is in the early stages of the process. There is information about this case which is not publicly available,” Cate stated. “I look forward to aggressively defending my client’s case in court which is the appropriate location for a determination of my client’s innocence based upon all of the facts, not the media. I will vigorously defend against these charges and am confident my client will be exonerated.”

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam fired Kasman June 9.

“After careful consideration, I have deteremined that Mr. Kashman’s continued service is no longer in the best interest of the city,” Finkam stated.

Kashman has been charged with domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, and domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old. Both are Level 6 felonies. His trial is set for Dec. 16.

Kashman served as Carmel’s director of engineering for more than a decade before being promoted in June 2024 to the newly created role of chief infrastructure officer.

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AN ENCHANTING EVENING

Noblesville Main Street’s Magic of the Square returns

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Do you believe in magic? Either way, organizers of an enchanting event in Noblesville have something for you.

Noblesville Main Street’s fourth annual Magic of the Square event returns to downtown Noblesville from 5 to 9 p.m. June 20. And this year, there will be more to see and do.

NMS Executive Director Kate Baker said the event, presented in partnership with Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad, Noblesville Parks & Recreation and the Noblesville Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center, will feature a carnival, live music, street magicians and a makers market, among other attractions.

“(Magic of the Square) debuted on April 1, 2022 — April Fool’s Day,” Baker said. “Instead of an event about tricks, we focused more on magic. Many of us at NMS love magic and wizards, so we wanted to create an event people of all ages would love.”

NMS board member Josh Cecil helped Baker create the event.

“I’m a magician myself, so a lot of my buddies will come down and do the event and do street magic and walkaround magic,” Cecil said. “When the first year fell on April Fools, Kate knew that I was a magician, so we thought about doing tricks around the square. We have evolved it into a bigger theme of combining the wizarding world of ‘Harry Potter’ and magic together.”

Cecil will perform 1-on-1 card and coin tricks during the event.

“The community can look forward to various activities like a ‘Harry Potter’-themed scavenger hunt and the animal show that’s always a big hit,” Cecil said.

For the first time, Magic of the Square will coincide with Parks Palooza from 5 to 8 p.m. in Forest Park at 701 Cicero Rd. Parks Palooza, in its second year, is a free carnival that features inflatables, airbrush tattoos, balloon twisters, food trucks, yard games and music, among other activities.

Noblesville Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator Sarah Oakley said combining the two events provides an opportunity for families to spend an entire evening in downtown Noblesville.

“Parks Palooza started last year as a summer carnival and block party,” Oakley said. “When we were lining it up again this year and it fell on the same date as Magic of the Square, I reached out to Noblesville Main Street and started looking at ways that we could collaborate.”

Oakley said Parks Palooza will lean into the magic theme this year while also offering returning attractions.

“Harry Potter World has a circus in France, so that’s where we’re going this year with the theme, but it will still have a fun summer feel,” Oakley said. “We’re going to try to do some things with the decorations to adopt that

circus and magical feeling, and we’re going to be working with Noblesville Main Street to have a magical trail between downtown Noblesville and Forest Park.”

The trail will feature magicians, and Oakley said chalk art decorations and other attractions on the trail between downtown and the park will incorporate magical elements.

Attendees also can take a train ride on the Nickel Plate Express from Parks Palooza to Magic of the Square

downtown.

“The City of Noblesville just finished helping us restore the White River Bridge, so now we can go back into downtown Noblesville,” said Emily Reynolds, executive director of the Nickel Plate Express Heritage Railroad. “We love anything we can do to partner with the parks department and Noblesville Main Street, so it was a perfect opportunity.”

Train rides are $5 for adults to travel back and forth between the events. Children can ride for free.

“The event is fun for the whole family, couples and (individuals),” Baker said. “All are welcome to hear the music, shop with makers, visit the (animals), choose an adventure by train or trail and have good old fashioned magic fun in historic downtown Noblesville.”

For more, visit noblesvillemainstreet.org/events/ magic-of-the-square.

ON THE COVER: Magic of the Square attendees will have the opportunity to meet animals based on the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Main Street)

MAKING MORE MAGIC

Noblesville Main Street Executive Director Kate Baker said plans are underway in conjunction with Noblesville Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center representatives to present future Magic of the Square events.

“Next year, a Wizard Party is in the works which will transform the Mill Top into mystique, wonder and enchantment,” Baker said.

Noblesville Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center Event Coordinator Abigail Schounce said the event center creates several possibilities for the Wizard Party.

“We have six floors and a lot of different rooms,” Schounce said. “The idea is to have a different theme

for our rooms. We have ideas to do ‘Harry Potter’ trivia, magic shows, have the ‘Harry Potter’ movies playing and possibly a silent disco.”

Schounce said plans include having family-friendly activities during the day and an evening event for guests 21-and-older.

“Our team just recently started doing more events like this, and we’re having a lot of fun with it,” Schounce said. “We’re finding it to be way more successful than we thought it was going to be. We’re looking forward to getting people in the building and sharing the history of the Mill Top as well.”

Children speak with a magician at a previous Magic of the Square event. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Main Street)

Parks Palooza will coincide with Magic of the Square from 5 to 8 p.m. at 701 Cicero Rd. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Oakley)

Café Noricha now open

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Café Noricha, which serves signature beverages, brunch and dinner menu options, recently opened at 190 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville under Federal Hill Apartments.

RESTAURANT

“We wanted to branch out and set up our own brand,” said Carmel resident and co-owner Kimmie Chang, a Hong Kong native. “We’re going to keep upgrading our menu all the time. Being a new restaurant, we are trying new things and trying to bring something trendy to Indiana.”

Chang’s husband, Alex Tong, helped develop the concept for the restaurant.

“We are a modern café,” said Tong, who also is from Hong Kong. “We’re trying to create an environment that is alluring and attractive. I used to travel around the world on business trips and hold business meetings in coffee shops and cafés. Most of them have their own signature dishes and influences from all over the world. So, we’re trying to keep a concise menu but include a lot of influences from different cultures.”

Menu items include Pasta Alla Carbonara, Honey Pineapple Chicken and Hearty Steak. Beverages include milk teas with boba, as well as coconut strawberry matcha lattes.

Chang said Noblesville was an ideal city for the restaurant.

“We love the Federal Hill setting,” Chang said. “We have unlimited opportunities here. We love the setting of the concert space and amphitheater at Federal Hill Commons, as well as being close to the Noblesville Farmers Market on weekends.”

The couple wants to open more Café Noricha restaurants in Hamilton County and surrounding areas.

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Community First Bank adds to leadership team

BANKING news@currentnoblesville.com

Community First Bank of Indiana recently announced four new hires for its Hamilton County operations.

Bryan

Mitzelfelt of Kokomo joins as vice president, retail sales administrator. Mitzefelt, a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, has 17 years of banking experience with a background in sales and branch leadership in Hamilton County.

Rana Sayre is the new vice president, director of human resources. A resident of Brownsburg and IU Bloomington graduate, Sayre has four decades of HR expertise spanning talent management, training, benefits and organizational development.

Scott Stars is the new vice president, commercial lender. Stars, of Brownsburg, has 18 years of lending experience, including 14 years in commercial lending.

Whitney Steltenkamp joins CFB as vice president, residential mortgage sales manager. Steltenkamp, of Kokomo, has 27 years of industry experience with expertise across every stage of the mortgage process. A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, Steltenkamp also serves as Treasurer of the Home Builders Association of Howard County and as a commissioner for the Kokomo Housing Authority.

Community First Bank of Indiana has offices in Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Kokomo and Indianapolis. Learn more at CFBIndiana.com.

Watermelon Fruit Tea is available at Café Noricha. (Photo courtesy of Café Noricha)

Mitzelfelt

Sayre

Steltenkamp Stars

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But I see 20/20!

Commentary by Dr. Katherine Schuetz

Many people mistakenly believe that perfect vision equates to perfect eye health. If you’re among the fortunate who can read the smallest line on the eye chart and don’t wear glasses, you might think an annual eye exam is unnecessary. However, routine assessments are essential for everyone. In truth, numerous eye conditions can develop silently, often without noticeable changes to central vision.

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For instance, diabetic retinopathy can manifest in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes — even before they receive a formal diagnosis. Changes in the retina often begin outside the area of central vision, making them difficult for patients to notice until the condition has advanced. Similarly, hypertensive retinopathy occurs because of high blood pressure and may not affect clarity of vision in its early stages.

Eye exams also can reveal signs of systemic diseases such as carotid disease, atherosclerosis, strokes and even brain tumors. During a routine examination, mid-peripheral retinal hemorrhages may

indicate blockage in the carotid artery and small plaques seen lodged in retinal vessels can be a sign of hardening or narrowing of your arteries. Optometrists can often be the first to suspect a stroke by evaluating visual fields and detecting peripheral vision loss. Brain tumors can be identified through assessments of side vision and checking for nerve head swelling. Additionally, eye-specific conditions can occur even in those with perfect vision. Glaucoma, for example, is a painless disease that can lead to significant peripheral vision loss before diagnosis. Macular degeneration can also progress gradually, and vision may remain functional until advanced stages.

Hopefully, these examples serve as an eye-opener, encouraging you to prioritize regular eye exams, even when your vision seems flawless.

Katherine

She

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NOBLESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDICS PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH OBSTACLE COURSE

Riverview Health recently partnered with IU Health's Trauma Education Outreach team to host a "Difficult Airway Obstacle Course" for Hamilton County paramedics from Noblesville Fire Department Fire Station 76. The course, designed to mimic high-pressure emergency scenes, involved the use of manikins, flashing lights, loud sounds and obstacle tunnels to reinforce the paramedic's skills to obtain an airway despite the conditions they encounter. The hands-on training provided immediate feedback and continuing education credits toward their licensure. (Photo courtesy of Riverview Health)

Dr.

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based at Little Eyes in Carmel.

is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry.

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Actors Theatre of Indiana to present ‘Titanic The Musical’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Michael Blatt became a fan of “Titanic The Musical” when he saw it during its original run on Broadway. The premiere was in 1997. The musical won five Tony Awards.

“I’ve been a huge fan of the show ever since,” Blatt said. “It’s a show I’ve wanted to do ever since. Theaters don’t often do it because it’s such a gigantic show. It’s not really economical for theaters to do, so it’s really a treat to get to do the show.”

Blatt directs Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Titanic The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. June 20-21 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The musical features Indy Arts Chorale, members of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and a 21-member cast.

“It’s a big extravaganza,” Blatt said. “It’s an amazing cast. It tells the huge, epic story of the Titanic. Most of the cast play different roles. It’s really exciting to put it together.”

The Titanic sank after it hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage in 1912. There were approximately 700 survivors while an estimated 1,500 passengers and crew died.

show here.”

Dimon plays Kate Murphey, a third-class passenger, and a first-class passenger. She said there was a difference between how third-class passengers and first-class passengers were treated.

“So, it’ll be interesting to experiment with that dynamic,” she said.

Blatt, who lives in New York, is a longtime friend and former North Central High classmate of ATI Artistic Director Judy Fitzgerald. Blatt is directing with ATI for the fourth time.

Annika Dimon is making her ATI debut, but she is intimately familiar with the Carmel-based acting company.

“I grew up watching shows here,” said Dimon, a 2023 Carmel High School graduate and Ball State University dance major. “Seeing so many (ATI) shows is a big part of why I am pursuing this now as a career and pursuing this in college. It feels very full circle to be doing my first professional

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’

“The Little Mermaid” runs through July 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Kevin Potts and Devan Mathias give a sneak preview of “Titanic the Musical” at the June 5 ATI gala. (Photo courtesy of ATI)

Cunard’s ships were faster and Ismay knew it was important for international travelers to reach New York in six days rather than seven. It was going to be a competitive edge, Trapp said.

At CHS, she performed in show choir, the all-female Accents, for two years, and the Ambassadors, the mixed show choir, as a senior.

“Most of my work has been dancing,” Dimon said. “So, I’m really excited to get to dive more into the musical theater world. I was not familiar with this show until I found out that ATI was doing it and I listened to the soundtrack. It’s a beautiful score and now it’s become one of my favorites.”

Doug Trapp, a New York-based actor, is performing with ATI for the third time.

Trapp plays J. Bruce Ismay, owner of the Titanic, part of the White Star Line.

“His father owned the line, and he passed away and he was the oldest son, so he had a huge responsibility to step into his father’s shoes,” Trapp said. “The Titanic was their big thing because they were competing with (the cruise line) Cunard. Ismay’s goal was to compete as far as being a luxurious way to travel.”

“So, he was very much about them having the best of everything on board the ship but also pressing that they be as fast as the other ships that were known for speed,” Trapp said. “So, the challenge of playing someone like that is not to play him as the bad guy. Ismay actually got himself on one of the lifeboats and became known later on in life as the coward of the Titanic, which was a little unfair because he felt a tremendous responsibility to survive because someone is going to have to be responsible for all those families that perished. There is a song called ‘The Blame,’ because they each think the other is to blame. The owner thinks that the builder is responsible. The builder thinks that the captain is responsible and the captain thinks that the owner was responsible. They are all right.”

Trapp said that unlike the 1997 movie that centered on the love story, the musical centers on the facts.

“The music is spectacular and a good friend of mine, David Garrison, played the role of Ismay on Broadway,” Trapp said. “So, I got a little bit of inside track from him.”

For more, visit atistage.org.

“Summer Nights: The Music of Grease” is set for June 19, followed by Dinner with Divas June 20 and Dueling Pianos June 21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

CARMEL PLAYERS

Carmel Players’ Rising Star production of “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” runs through June 22 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

‘SEUSSICAL

JR.’

Junior Civic presents “Seussical Jr.” June 20-25 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘REVUE!’

Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program presents “Revue!” at 6 and 8 p.m. June 23 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘LEADING LADIES’

Red Barn Summer Theatre presents “Leading Ladies” June 18-22 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

STRAIGHT

UP CHUMPS

Late Night on Night will feature Straight Up Chumps at 8 p.m. June 21 in a free concert at the Carmel Arts & Design District. The street party is from 6 to 11 p.m. For more, visit carmelporchfest.org.

‘PEACE

ON EARTH’

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents “Peace on Earth: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony” at 3 p.m. June 22 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.

MUSIC

Trapp

Dimon

Blatt

‘Piano Guy’ to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Matt Soverns embraces his moniker, the “Piano Guy.”

JuNe 20 & 21

CONCERT

Soverns will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 27 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Soverns, who will play his original songs, will release a new dance remix of his single “Tell Me Why.” He has appeared at Feinstein’s with Dueling Pianos with Brittany Brumfield and had a solo show in February.

Soverns released his album “Phoning It In” in 2024. “Phoning It In: Dropped Calls,” a five song EP with alternatives, will be released the day of the Feinstein’s show.

“We’ve been working on the show and improving it until I’m extremely satisfied,” he said. “I’ll be doing alternative versions of everyone’s favorite songs, like ‘Rosé.’ On the release, I have two alternative versions of the song. I’ve also had people tell me they want to hear an alternate version with just me and my piano. Especially with the emotional ballads. The ladies love to hear me and my piano.”

Matt Soverns, whose album “Phoning It In” was released in 2024, will perform June 27 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Matt Soverns)

When he doesn’t have a gig at a bar or private event, the 31-year-old Pendleton resident takes his 64-key Melodigrand on a homemade cart to play large gatherings and, sometimes once a month, on Saturday nights on Mass Ave in Indianapolis.

Soverns said he knows about 1,000 songs from various genres

“I can play Frank Sinatra, and I can play Chappell Roan,” he said. “I can play almost every Billy Joel song.”

Through the years, Soverns has improved his setup.

“I’ve added a microphone and a little battery pack-powered speaker, so I can sing and don’t have to scream at the top of my lungs,” Soverns said.

For more, visit feinsteinshc.com or mattsoverns.com.

Local Mix Music Series set

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in collaboration with

CONCERTS

Original music by Indiana-based artists will continue to have a home next season at Carmel’s Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Five bands representing a range of genres will perform in the 2025-26 Local Mix Music Series, previously known as Live at the Center. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. weeknights at The Tarkington.

Admission is j$10 to attend in person at The Tarkington, and other fans can watch the livestream and archived video free on Allied Solutions Center’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Each set is streamed and recorded in multicamera HD video and stereo sound. More information on tickets and viewing options is available at thecenterpresents.org/localmix.

THE LOCAL MIX SCHEDULE FEATURES:

King Bee & The Stingers (blues/soul), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7.

King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece band from Bloomington.

The Wallow Hollows (folk rock), 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11.

The Wallow Hollows was founded in 2015 by songwriters Jonathan Hunter (lead vocals) and Dakota Girton (guitar). Teresa Reynolds and the Slicktones (R&B/soul), 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22.

Formed in 2021, Teresa Reynolds and the Slicktones have performed around Indianapolis and in New York City, where lead singer and songwriter Reynolds was based for more than 14 years while touring as a backup singer for Gloria Gaynor.

The Operators (ska/reggae), 7:30 p.m. April 2.

The Operators formed in 2018 from members of Indianapolis ska/punk bands the Circle City Deacons, Harley Poe, Lockstep and Indien, later joined by lead vocalist Brittany Brumfield.

Northside Exchange (jazz/funk), 7:30 p.m. May 20.

Northside Exchange was founded in 2022 in Indianapolis by guitarist/vocalist/ producer Joseph Filipow and drummer/ producer Darnell Perkins, with rising star Daniel Hicks on keyboards.

From left, Jackson Noonan, Ethan Mobley and Cate Thomas perform in Junior Civic’s “Seussical Jr.” (Photo by Joshua Hasty)

Actors embrace ‘Seussical’ roles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Ethan Mobley, playing kind-hearted Horton the Elephant is a true change of pace.

MUSICAL

“I usually play more of an antagonist or villain or a rich person,” Mobley said. “It’s a really cool character to play because there is a wide range of emotion.”

Mobley portrays Horton the Elephant in Junior Civic Theatre’s production of “Seussical Jr.” June 20-25 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Jackson Noonan plays The Cat in the Hat. Mobley and Noonan will be freshmen at Zionsville Community High School in August.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Mobley said. “There is so much energy. It’s this big, animated character that bounces all over the stage and (I) really got to play around with it. It just brings so much life to the environment. I act as the narrator telling the story and walking JoJo through it.”

Noonan said there is a lot of memorization.

“But overall, I’ve been able to get a pretty good grasp of it,” he said.

Noonan said he read several Dr. Seuss books when he was younger.

“So, it’s fun to bring that character to life on stage in a unique way that still holds true to the original stories,” he said.

Cate Thomas, a Carmel resident who will be a fifth-grader at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, plays JoJo.

“JoJo shows so many emotions and she just kind of follows The Cat around and The Cat sometimes gets her in trouble,” she said.

Thomas said she re-read the books to prepare for the role. She enjoys the number “It’s Possible.” This is her first year with

Junior Civic. She appeared in “White Christmas,” a Civic main stage show, in 2024.

Indianapolis resident Shelby Myers is directing at Civic for the first time. Myers performed in “Romeo and Juliet” in 2024 and started teaching classes at Civic.

“I’ve directed a lot of stuff at the high school and middle school level at Warren Central and Shortridge high schools,” Myers said. “Civic is a very special place to get to do children’s theater because you have a whole staff of people just so dedicated and so passionate about teaching young artists.”

There are 40 cast members.

“It’s a big ordeal, but it’s amazing the level of talent we have,” Myers said. “Narrowing it down to just 40 was incredibly challenging. You know you have a group of kids who are the best of the best and are dedicated to putting on a professional level show.”

Myers said she encourages the cast to have fun with their roles.

“The thing about Seuss is you can’t go too big with it,” she said. “So, it’s encouraging the kids to go even bigger, take creative risks and find the magic along the way.”

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘REVUE!’

SET

“REVUE!,” Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program’s annual cabaret-style show, is set for 6 and 8 p.m. June 23 at the Studio Theater in Allied Solutions Center.

The cast, which includes students from Carmel, Noblesville, Zionsville, Fishers and Westfield high schools, among others, collaborate with the directors to create the show that allows them to share their personal stories — via song, dance and spoken word — directly with the audience.

It is directed by Kenny Shepard and Johnna Tavianini.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Information on disinformation

Commentary by Terry Anker

“We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the U.S. public believes is false.” This chilling line is said to have been expressed by former CIA Chief William Casey. Can our government really promote “alternate” truths to the point that we are no longer able to find anything to be dependable? Can anyone take intuitive trust from us, official government organizations or otherwise? As it turns out, there is significant suspicion that Casey never made the statement. In fact, research shows it to be as highly disputed as it is repeated. Casey, long-deceased, cannot confirm nor deny the attribution. A White House policy analyst, Barbara Honegger, at the time holds that she heard him say it in a 1980s cabinet meeting; yet, there is no evidence of it in official records or transcripts of the day. Likewise, others in the room have refused to confirm the claim. There is something almost paradoxical in that a quote on disinformation is contested to

ESSAY

be disinformation itself. Honegger became critical of the U.S. intelligence apparatus later in her career, calling herself a progressive revolutionary. Regardless of her personal political aspirations, running for Congress as an independent, the CIA would certainly have reason to prefer Casey’s comments, if real, be expunged from the record.

We are awash in countless messages each day. Is our laundry detergent really “new and improved,” or is it only more expensive and delivered to us in a different box? Can we trust what our elderly aunt told us about what she knows about the issues in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, in Boston, or anywhere else? Even if she is believable, are her sources? And if we challenge the source, why does she think that we are calling her a liar?

Spotty history of a stained marital relationship

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

The Wolfsie household is a happening place. My wife Mary Ellen keeps asking, “What happened here?” She knows something has happened but wants to see if I’m responsible.

HUMOR

The question arises when I am left alone at home or when Mary Ellen is in another room. That’s when I spill something, then desperately try to clean up the mess I have made. I do not want my wife to know that once again I have soiled the floor or counter. But I have found that the cover-up is worse than the grime.

Mary Ellen has ESP — extraordinary spot perception. No matter how hard I try, she will walk near the stained area and make her proclamation, hoping to confirm that something was amiss, or should I say, was a mess.

Monday: “Dick, what happened here?”

“How can you possibly see that ketchup stain. I cleaned it all up with vinegar.”

Thursday: “What happened here?”

“Nothing, I swear.”

“It’s right after breakfast and a big orange stain is on the tablecloth. You spilled juice, didn’t you?”

“What is this, Mary Ellen, another OJ trial?”

Friday: “Dick, what happened here? What’s this spot?”

This time I was prepared. “Let me tell you, Mary Ellen. Right here in Fishers, Indiana, in 1872, the City of Fishers was founded on that very spot you are questioning me about.”

Saturday: “Dick. What happened here? I see a yellowish brown spot on the kitchen area rug.”

“Oh, that’s an old pet stain. It’s either Barney’s or Toby’s.”

“No, it’s either French’s or Gulden’s. You had a hot dog for lunch.”

She is way too smart for me.

“Yes, but it looks like you used red wine vinegar.”

Tuesday: “What happened here?”

“I was eating a cookie and crumbs got on the floor. I thought I got it all up. I’m going to return the vacuum. It’s just not picking up the little things.”

Wednesday: “What happened here?”

I had dropped a small tub of chicken salad. Some of the oily stuff oozed out. Mary Ellen eyed the slippery floor, then noticed the cracked bottom of the container and asked, “What happened?” I denied doing it. If you are going to be a chicken, might as well do it with chicken salad. That’s what’s called being a filthy liar.

Then after a long week of a very stained relationship between my wife and me, our friend Cathy called Mary Ellen to chat. Cathy has an even worse case of ESP.

“Hi, Mary Ellen, it’s Cathy. What’s been happening at your house these past few days?”

“Pull up a comfortable chair. I have a lot to tell you.”

“Uh, oh, has Dick been a bad boy?” “Let’s just say his behavior has been very spotty.”

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

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

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Across

1. Short albums, for short 4. ___-Seltzer

8. “Now!”

14. Wayne County capital city (VA)?

16. Word on a wanted poster

17. Provided with the necessities

18. Baby’s wear

19. Gather selectively

20. Still-life vessel

22. Belief system

23. Centier Bank worker

25. Ending for Gov. Braun’s web address

27. Final at Fishers HS, e.g.

29. Ruby or Sandra

30. “___ the Walrus”

33. Attempt to get

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36. Sitar music

38. Commit perjury in Hamilton County Court

39. Seniors’ org.

40. Washington County capital city (OR)?

41. Alan of “M*A*S*H”

42. Calypso offshoot

43. Finished

44. Take away

45. QVC alternative

46. Kissing on the street, briefly

47. Thailand, once

49. Enters, as a password

52. Barbecue application

56. Up to now

58. Wawasee or Lemon

60. Lion’s pride

61. “Aha!”

63. Big snake

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66. Bartholomew County capital city (OH)?

67. Parlor piece

68. VA concern

69. Up to now Down

1. Standing 2. Irritate

3. Geist racing boat

4. Mellencamp sound booster

5. Leisurely runners on the Monon Trail

6. Comprehended

7. Summed up

8. Crooked Stick golf instructor

9. Break a promise

10. Be indebted

11. Brown County capital city (TN)?

12. Threesome

13. Poems of praise

15. Sledder’s starting point

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24. Always, poetically

26. Fever or Fuel

28. Toil and trouble

31. Lends a hand

32. Vegan’s no-no

33. Deep cut

34. Hoosier National Forest trees

35. Clinton County capital city (KY)?

37. Bier Brewery brew