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TIMELINE
2.2025
Water Main Install
3.2025
Curbs Installed
4.2025
Streets Completed
5.2025
Secondary Plat Recorded
6.2025
Dry Utilities Installed; Foundations Started
7.2025
Homes Under Construction
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Zionsville announces Community Crossings road work projects
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Town of Zionsville is one of 245 Indiana cities, towns and counties on the list of Indiana Department of Transportation Community Crossings grant recipients. And the town already has plans for its $740,282 share of the $200 million grant cycle.
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Community Crossings is a matching grant earmarked for local road projects.
Zionsville’s funds will go to the following projects:
• CR 975 E./Pleasant View Road — Repair and resurfacing between Mulberry Street and the town’s urban service district boundary just north of Smith Meadows/Cedar Bend.
• CR 300 S. — Repair and resurfacing from U.S. 421 to the Hamilton County line.
• Oak Ridge Drive — Repair and resurfacing from Turkeyfoot Road to CR 975 E.
• Waterford Drive — Complete reconstruction from Danbury Drive to Village Walk Drive.
keep the roads as they should be — to keep the roads and our infrastructure in shape.”
“Due to our (Department of Public Works’) organization and prioritizing of the right projects, (the grant) is something that we have benefited from for many years,” Zionsville Mayor John Stehr said. “It’s really important to us in our efforts to
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Projects earmarked for Community Crossings grant funds are separate from the planned dual roundabouts in downtown Zionsville. The Town of Zionsville will utilize $4 million of state-issued READI 2.0 grant funding to address traffic and safety challenges in South Village by constructing two roundabouts and road connections at First and Sycamore streets and Main and Sycamore streets.
Stehr said that the project is still in the engineering phase.
“There are a lot of utility considerations there — some that might have to be moved;
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rities and the Indy 500 drivers. This year’s theme, “Connected Through May,” celebrates community spirit. Proceeds support youth education and health initiatives. Purchase tickets at 500festival.com/tickets. The parade will be televised live on WTHR and streamed on Peacock.
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was recently awarded more than $740,000 in Community Crossings grant funds from INDOT. (File photo)
some that might have to be worked around,” he said. “It’s also an area where there is runoff that we have to worry about, to make sure that is proper. There’s just a lot of engineering that’s happening right now. We’re going to make some additional improvements down in that area.”
Stehr said the town does not have construction documents yet but expects shovels in the ground by spring 2026.
Zionsville’s Community Crossings funded road projects are expected to be complete by December 2025.
Community Crossings grants also were awarded to Boone County in the amount of $426,507. See the full list of recipients at tinyurl.com/23ywmh2k.
tography Contest in celebration of Older Americans’ Month in May. Boone County residents 60 and older are invited to submit their work in painting or photography from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 22 at the Lebanon Public Library, 104 E. Washington St., Lebanon. Artwork will be judged and hung during the exhibition, which runs April 23 through May 28. For complete contest rules or general inquiries, contact Anita Bowen at bcssi@booneseniors.org.
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Boone County Commissioners cancel fuel station plans
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Boone County Board of Commissioners recently reversed course on a proposed fueling station. The approval of a $1.9 million project to build a fueling station at the Boone County Jail was rescinded March 3.
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The project was initially approved in late 2024. At that time, the commissioners said the fueling station would save approximately $130,000 a year in fuel costs — 59 cents per gallon. The station would have been paid via bond financing, paid off in approximately 15 years.
But Commissioner Tim Beyer said an analysis that factored in the cost of fuel delivery showed the overall savings would be significantly less.
“The actual savings is just over 11 cents per gallon resulting in just over $24,000 per year in savings,” Beyer said. “So, comparing that to the $1.9 million (construction
proposal) that was calculated we’d be able to pay it off in 15 years, at a savings of $24,000 that would actually take about 80 years to break even.”
Beyer said when the costs of construction and overhead are added, the payoff period could extend as long as 140-plus years.
Commissioner Don Lawson disagreed with the assessment that repayment of the station would take more than a century. Lawson said the flexibility of fuel prices should be included in any analysis of longterm savings to the county.
Commissioner Scott Pell said he reached out to Clinton County, where a fuel station was recently constructed. Pell said Clinton County’s total was significantly less than the Boone County proposal.
Members of the sheriff’s department said they were uneasy about installing tanks near the sheriff’s office, which could potentially make it a target.
The fueling station approval was rescinded by a 2-1 vote, with Lawson voting no.
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Fifth Third opens first Boone County location
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Fifth Third Bank celebrated its expansion into Boone County March 18 with the grand opening of its Zionsville branch, 6523 Whitestown Pkwy.
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Fifth Third Bank Financial Center Manager Bret Wilhelmi previously served at the Castleton and Avon branches. Wilhelmi said the new location in Zionsville represents not just expansion but a fresh start for the financial institution in the region.
“The goal is to get involved in the community and kind of make a difference, and not only help our personal clients but our business clients as well,” he said. “(We want to) help the small businesses and local businesses grow and to help the consumers that live in the area to feel confident with their finances and feel like they’ve found financial success.”
Fifth Third Bank Regional President Michael Ash said the grand opening is the
Representatives from Fifth Third Bank celebrate the grand opening of the Zionsville branch on Whitestown Parkway March 18. (Photo by Marney Simon)
culmination of several years of work.
“It has been worth the wait — a beautiful building, a great team,” he said. “We’re very excited to be part of this growing community — Zionsville, Whitestown, Westfield nearby, Lebanon is growing. This is really kind of at the epicenter of all of that.
The Zionsville branch is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The location is closed on Sunday. Learn more at 53.com.
Intelligent Solutions plans move to Creekside
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission recently approved a letter of intent from Intelligent Living Solutions — a Zionsville-based home and commercial automation systems provider — to purchase Lot 9 inside Creekside Corporate Park.
DEVELOPMENT
Owner Dan Killinger said the site has outgrown the footprint of its current location in the Village.
“We have an automation experience center located on Cedar Street now in downtown Zionsville and what that focuses on is the residential automation experience,” Killinger said. “We had to move our production over to Indianapolis because that current space didn’t allow for enough room for our operations. We want to (take) our space in Indianapolis and our current showroom and bring them together in Creekside Corporate Park as our one facili-
ty. We also want to showcase commercial automation in that space as well, so it will be a demonstration space for commercial as well as residential auto automation (and) we’ll run operations out of there.”
Killinger said preliminary plans include a 20,000-square-foot building to house Intelligent Living Solutions and potential tenants.
“We’re at about 25 employees and have had exponential growth in that arena — both staff and volume — and we anticipate that to continue in the future,” he said. “We’re looking for the long term — where we’re going to grow (and) where we want to stay. Our clients always love coming to downtown Zionsville to visit our experience center, so we wanted to stay in this area.”
The RDC approved the letter of intent with a property purchase price of $140,000. The construction would include adding a turn lane from the eastbound lane of 106 Street into the property. The plans now move to the development agreement phase.
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Sidewalk art contest open in Zionsville
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The Zionsville Cultural District recently opened the submission process for the 2025 Sidewalk Poetry Contest. Students 19 and younger are invited to submit original six-line poems to the contest. Winners will have their work stamped into a sidewalk in the Village.
CULTURE
“This is a wonderful opportunity for students of Zionsville schools, private schools or those who are home-schooled to showcase their poetic talents,” ZCD Board President Steve Mundy stated. “We encourage all young writers to participate in this fun and meaningful initiative.”
The Sidewalk Poetry Contest is part of ZCD’s ongoing mission to promote and elevate Zionsville’s arts, history and culture.
The 12-member ZCD board coordinates artistic, history-based and cultural experiences within the community to improve and enrich experiences for residents, local businesses and visitors.
Sidewalk poetry entries must be received by April 1. Submissions can be entered at zvillecd.org/sidewalk-poem-entry.
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Comprehensive plan open house — The Town of Zionsville will host two open houses regarding the comprehensive planning process. Open houses are 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 9 at Zionsville Town Hall and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 15 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Learn more about the comprehensive planning process at uniquelyzionsville.com.
A legacy of support.
The Payne and Mencias families have long believed in the power of the arts to inspire, connect and transform individuals and communities. With their latest contribution — a transformative donation for the Palladium’s naming rights — these families ensure that art and culture will thrive in Central Indiana for years to come.
The ZCD sidewalk poetry program features poems written by local youth stamped into concrete in the Village. (File photo)
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Fischer Homes focuses on amenities in construction
By Lauren Weidinger editorial@youarecurrent.com
Fischer Homes, a home building company in the Indianapolis area, plans to continue expanding its footprint throughout the northern Indianapolis region this year.
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Fischer Homes has established housing developments in Brownsburg, Fishers/Geist, Greenwood, Lebanon, McCordsville, Westfield and Greenfield. The communities offer a variety of homes, including single-family homes, low-maintenance ranch homes and townhomes, attracting first-time home buyers, families looking to expand, luxury home buyers as well as families looking to downsize. In many of Fischer Homes’ communities, homeowners can enjoy amenities such as pools, pickleball courts, walking/biking trails and dog parks. Additional amenities are available at select communities, such as the Lindley Ridge community at Chatham Hills, which offers a Sport & Social membership to The Club at Chatham Hills with purchase of a home.
At the beginning of this year, Fischer Homes began development at its new community at The Reserve at Holliday Farms in Zionsville. It also will begin development on two new communities in Noblesville – Oasis at Hyde Park and Morse Village – in 2025. Oasis at Hyde Park will have direct access to Hamilton
Town Center, and Morse Village will be a master-planned community at Morse Reservoir. All three communities will begin sales by the end of 2025.
In addition, Townes at Grand Park Village in Westfield will be open for sales beginning this spring. The community offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with brand-new townhomes that are within walking distance to all of the amenities at Grand Park. Fischer Homes also unveiled a new model home in Fishers at The Cove and is constructing the Nottoway model home at its Lindley Ridge community in Chatham Hills. The Nottoway model home is part of its Grand Estates Custom Collection. Tours will be available at the Nottoway model home in May.
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The Margot Masterpiece Collection home. (Photos courtesy of Fischer Homes)
Interior of the Margot Masterpiece Collection.
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“We offer a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans that can be tailored to your lifestyle,” said Sean Sullivan, Fischer Homes’ Indianapolis market president. “We are proud of our high customer satisfaction rating; in fact, many of our homeowners are referred to us by their friends and family who own a Fischer Home.”
Fischer Homes also has several partnerships that offer opportunities and deals to homebuyers. This includes its partnership with Victory Mortgage, which offers special financing with three-year complimentary refinancing to Fischer Homes’ homebuyers, as well as a new partnership with Builder Backed, which connects homeowners to trusted home service providers for future home projects.
Sullivan noted the importance of finding highly sought-after locations to begin new projects, with an emphasis on making sure the areas connect to parks, trails, restaurants and shopping.
“Our communities are not just about great locations; they also create beautiful, welcoming environments where you’ll feel right at home,” Sullivan said. For more, visit fischerhomes.com.
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A legacy of design at Calico of Indy
For more than 50 years, Calico of Indianapolis has been a trusted destination for home design, offering custom fabrics, furniture, window treatments, and expert interior solutions. But beyond the fabrics and furnishings, the heart of Calico is its multigenerational, female-led legacy — a story of creativity, entrepreneurship and a passion for helping homeowners bring their interior visions to life.
It all started in 1969, when Barbara Hanson’s parents, new to Indianapolis and unable to find their favorite fabric store, took a leap of faith and opened
their own. Hanson, who now owns Calico of Indianapolis, grew up surrounded by textiles and design, watching her mother transform their home with seasonal slipcovers and fresh upholstery. She spent summers working in the store before heading off to college and even spent a year in France before returning home — only to realize that Calico was more than just her family’s business. It was her calling.
With a loan from her father and a vision of the future, Hanson purchased the company to take it to new heights.
Barbara Hanson, left, and her daughter Jennie Hanson-Slaff own/operate Calico of Indianapolis. (Photos courtesy of Collective Alternative)
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She recognized that as women’s lives got busier, they needed a more convenient way to shop for home design. Today, Calico is central Indiana’s go-to source for luxury textiles, custom furniture and interior design services, offering one of the largest selections of designer fabrics and trims in the region.
Now, the third generation has stepped in, as Hanson’s daughter Jennie Hanson-Slaff brings her own fresh perspective to the family business. With an eye for timeless yet modern design, she has helped expand the store’s inventory with new fabrics, patterns, and styles. And just like her mother and grandmother before her, Hanson-Slaff shares a passion for helping clients create spaces that feel like home.
From reupholstering heirloom pieces to crafting custom window treatments and bedding to deconstructing and rebuilding furniture, Calico has remained a constant for homeowners looking to invest in high-quality, beautifully designed interiors. As the business approaches its 56th year, one thing remains clear: great design never goes out of style — it simply evolves with each new generation.
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2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes
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As the homebuilding industry evolves, so does how we showcase its finest craftsmanship, innovation and design. The 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes, hosted by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI), moves away from the traditional home tour format. Set for April 25-27 and May 2-4, this highly anticipated event allows attendees to explore more than 60 homes by more than 20 builders across central Indiana.
A new era of home tours:
The Parade of Homes vs. IndyRama
BAGI’s IndyRama has long been a showcase for high-end urban living, offering a glimpse into thoughtfully designed homes in Indianapolis’s downtown neighborhoods. The new 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes builds on the foundation of IndyRama broadening its reach and offering a more inclusive experience that spans multiple areas of Indianapolis and the surrounding counties.
Rather than focusing solely on urban homes, this expanded event reflects the diverse needs of today’s homebuyers. From downtown city townhomes to spacious suburban residences, the Parade of Homes highlights a range of styles, locations and price points—allowing visitors to explore homes that align with their unique preferences. This evolution isn’t about moving away from urban living but rather about creating a home tour experience that better represents the area’s dynamic housing market.
With more than 60 homes from a variety of builders, this show allows homebuyers and design enthusiasts to discover inspiration, explore new communities and connect with the region’s
This home by David Weekley Homes in Chatham Village in Westfield is on the tour of the 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes. (Photos courtesy of Collective Alternative
Interior of the Chatham Village home pictured above.
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finest home builders in a way that fits their lifestyle.
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An all-access tour of innovation
The 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes provides attendees with a free all-access pass. With the pass, attendees can tour as many of the homes as they’d like across six zones and over two exciting weekends. New home construction has never been a better option. With homes on the tour ranging from $250k to $4M+, condos to single-family, there’s something for everyone in this show.
Whether visitors are looking for bold contemporary designs, timeless traditional craftsmanship, or innovative smart-home technology, the 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes delivers an experience that caters to all.
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Mark your calendars for noon - 6 p.m. April 25-27 and May 2-4, and prepare to embark on an exciting journey through central Indiana’s most sought-after homes. Whether you’re looking to buy, build or dream, the 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes is an event you won’t want to miss! Get your free tickets today! For free tickets, visit Bagi.com/ parade-of-homes.
This model by Lennar Homes will be open in Fishers.
This model by Epcon Homes will be open in Fishers.
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You’ve probably heard of a HELOC, or home equity line of credit, but you may not realize the impact this powerful tool can have on the journey of homeownership.
First, many misinterpret this loan as not a mortgage, when in fact it is. It is typically a second lien, behind your first mortgage. The important thing about this loan is that it does not impact your payment with your primary mortgage. This can be a great tool to use for home renovation, debt consolidation or other creative uses that do not get rid of your low interest rate on your primary mortgage. The way it works is simple. We take 89.9 percent of the current value of your home, subtract your outstanding mortgage balance, and the remaining equity becomes available for future use. The nice thing about a HELOC is that like a credit card, if you do not have a balance,
Each HELOC can look different based on the financial profile of the homeowner, which can result in different interest rates and draw lengths available. A bonus to the HELOC is that the costs to put one in place are typically a fraction of those associated with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Once in place, you can draw up and pay down the balance as you see fit. A caution to many prospective borrowers is that the lack of repayment on this loan can result in a balloon payment due at the end of the term.
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Renew your landscape: A guide to spring yard care
• Overseed thin or patchy areas
• First seasonal mow and edging
As the tree buds begin to swell, hinting at the life stirring within, nature signals that winter’s hold is loosening and the cycle of renewal has begun once again. Grab a cup of coffee and walk around your yard to assess your lawn and garden care needs. As the season changes, it is essential to refresh and maintain your landscape to ensure a healthy, vibrant outdoor space. Hire a professional spring cleanup service or do-it yourself to get your property prepared to thrive beautifully during the warm, growing season. Use this checklist to spring into your project. Cut out this handy helper and hang it on your refrigerator. This list might be a nice chore chart for the kids! Our lush green lawns bring us joy and provide a place for children to play, for pets to romp and a place to picnic with your friends and family.
• Remove leaves, sticks and winter debris to improve soil and plant health
• Dethatch and aerate lawn (if necessary)
• Apply spring fertilizer and pre-emergent weed control
As the frost fades and the first signs of warmth settle in, spring garden bed cleanup begins.
• Clear dead plant material and weeds
• Edge garden beds for a neat, tidy look
• Apply pre-emergent and fresh mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune perennials and cut back ornamental grasses
Examine your trees and shrubs to evaluate winter damage and prepare trees for the growing Seasons.
• Prune dead or damaged branches to promote new growth
• Trim and shape overgrown shrubs
• Assess trees for signs of disease, pests or structural issues
• Fertilize to encourage robust foliage and root growth
How do your patio and pathways look? Are they ready for cookouts, guests and relaxing weekends?
• Power wash and sweep walkways, patios and driveways
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Now is the time to plan landscaping projects. (Photos courtesy of Stephanie Carlson
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• Clean out gutters and downspouts
• Repair or reposition landscape features like stones, yard art, edging and planters
• Remove any leftover snow piles or winter salt residue
Liven up your porch pots with a refreshing floral design filled with color appropriate for the location. Pay attention to sun exposure when choosing plants
• Install early spring flowers (pansies, daffodils, tulips, etc.)
• Suggest and plant new shrubs or trees as needed
• Refresh container gardens with seasonal plants
• Clean out debris and prepare your raised garden beds for vegetables
• Determine if you want to redesign your landscape or build an additional garden bed With each careful step, your landscape transforms from a dreary dormant winter scene to a vibrant inviting yard, ready to burst with color and life.
Stephanie, owner of Naturspire Landscapes — a biophilic design firm that specializes in bringing nature indoors and a full-service landscaper — is happy to help with your spring cleanup and enhancements. Visit our website at www.naturspire.com or email steph@naturspire.com.
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HSE junior guard recognized for her all-around skills
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Hamilton Southeastern High School junior Kennedy Holman has always been a point guard, and that suits her just fine.
“I always like to be in charge, whether that’s in basketball or in school or life in general,” Holman said. “I think I have a good vision, too, and that helps a lot. I like to create for myself and everyone.”
Holman was selected to the six-player core group of the Indiana Girls Junior AllStars. They will play one game against the Kentucky Junior All-Stars June 1 at a site to be announced. The Junior All-Stars also will play one game against the Indiana All-Star senior girls June 4 at Greenfield-Central High School.
“It gives me recognition for the work I’ve put in and it’s a great opportunity to play with and against some of the best girls in Indiana,” Holman said.
HSE coach Brian Satterfield said Holman certainly deserves the honor.
“Kennedy is one of the hardest workers, which is something you love as a coach,” Satterfield said. “This is special as
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she stepped into a leadership role this year. She competes at a high level at both ends.”
Holman, who is called KK by friends and family, had per-game averages of 12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists. She shot 49 percent from the field.
“The two areas of her game that really grew this past year were her decision-mak-
Kennedy Holman was named an Indiana
Junior AllStar. (Photo courtesy of the Holman family)
ing and her shooting ability,” Satterfield said. “She lowered her turnovers this year and ended up with a 3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio, which is phenomenal. The second half of the season, we saw all of the hard work she put in on her shot start to pay off. We look forward to her leading our group her senior year.”
Holman said her biggest improvement has been her offensive game.
“I’ve been able to (make) outshot shots,” she said. “Mid-range (shots) and 3s helped us in the long run and helped me as well.”
Holman said it’s been great to learn from senior teammate Maya Makalusky, who was recently named Gatorade Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the 202425 season and is an Indiana All-Star.
“She’s taught me a lot, and for the other players, too, she was a really good role model,” Holman said. “She shows the effort it takes to get to where she is, and the leadership she showed taught me as I step into the senior role that I’ll take with me.”
The Royals finished the season 271, losing to Warsaw in the semistate championship.
Holman said among the main offers she is considering are from the University of Oregon, Marquette University and the University of Louisville. She said she will likely wait to see if she picks up other offers after the first couple of tournaments with her Indiana Girls Basketball team in the Under Armour Association circuit.
Holman’s mother, Lisa (Bowyer) Holman, played at Oregon and is a Royals assistant coach.
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Subaru Loves to Help program partners with Fishers Youth Assistance Program
Here at Tom Wood Subaru, we believe in making a difference where it matters most—right here in our community. As part of the 2025 Subaru Loves to Help program, a group of our dedicated staff and their family members recently volunteered with the Fishers Youth Assistance Program to bring warmth and comfort to children in need.
The event, held at the Fishers Government Building, was an incredible opportunity to serve underprivileged families by providing brand-new socks and shoes to children. Through Subaru’s partnership with Operation Warm, all were able to purchase and distribute over 200 pairs of shoes and socks for the second consecutive year.
Operation Warm, the organization that facilitated this initiative, shared their gratitude for Subaru retailers like us who continue to give back. “This year, Operation Warm and Subaru made a HUGE impact, serving over 130,000 children living in urgent need. Operation Warm stated. “Your dedication to providing comfort, confidence, and hope in your community is inspiring, and from the bottom of our hearts, we wanted to say thank you!”
Shellee Buchanan, Program Manager at Operation Warm, highlighted the local impact of Tom Wood Subaru’s involvement: “You donated 204 pairs of shoes and socks, helping that many children through the Subaru Loves to Help program. Thank you both for all you do for the children in your community— we truly appreciate your partnership!” This event was made possible through
the efforts of Fishers Youth Assistance Program and their Early Intervention Advocate, Trisha Straus, who helped coordinate the outreach and ensure the children received the support they needed.
Tom Wood Subaru General Manager, Scott Reckley, reflected on the impact of this initiative: “We are very thankful to be able to help those children who were so excited to receive a new pair of shoes and socks. It’s a small gesture that provides comfort and confidence, and we are honored to be part of this effort.”
At Tom Wood Subaru, we are proud to uphold the Subaru Loves to Help pillar, working together to strengthen our community one step at a time. We look forward to continuing this tradition of kindness and support for years to come.
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SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville recently announced the winners of the 43rd edition of the First Come, First Hung contest — a competition and exhibition where the rules are in the title.
Artists who brought works to the center Jan. 11 were accepted into the exhibit, followed by a monthlong showcase featuring works from 50 local creatives.
Winners of the People’s Choice Awards were Karen Stanley from Zionsville in the adult category and Jessie Estergard, 13, from Zionsville in the youth category. Stanley entered her oil painting, “Morning After the Storm.” Estergard entered her mixed media artwork, “Maned Wolf Mask.” Stanley and Estergard were each awarded $50, presented by SullivanMunce Cultural Center.
Winner of the 2025 Edie Kellar Mahaney Creative Award of Merit award was Autumn-Grace Dougherty of Zionsville for her
work, “Pass by Whatever Exists in This World,” created with fabric, thread, marker and dye.
The Edie Kellar Mahaney Creative Award of Merit gifts $100 to an artist of the First Come, First Hung exhibition who exhibits a unique originality and a colorful, creative expression that instills joy. The award honors late artist Edie Kellar Mahaney, an abstract expressionist painter and the founding director of the Munce Art Center in 1981.
From left, Scott & Kim Reckley, Carys Stevens, Russ Stevens & Jennifer), Bobby Miller & (and Jen), Dave Southern and son, Madison Weybright & son.
Jessie Estergard, 13, with her winning piece, “Maned Wolf Mask.” (Photo courtesy of SullivanMunce Cultural Center)
Spring cleaning is time to embrace the three Rs
Commentary by Jennifer Lawrence
Spring cleaning is more than just a ritual to freshen up our homes; it’s an opportunity to make more sustainable choices. The first step in a sustainable spring-cleaning process is reducing. Over time, we accumulate countless items, such clothes, electronics and kitchenware. By evaluating what we really need and use, we can minimize
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unnecessary clutter. This not only frees up physical space but also reduces the demand for new products, decreasing the consumption of raw materials and energy. Items that no longer serve a purpose can be donated to local avenues or sold at the next community sale, giving them a second life rather than letting them pile up in landfills.
Next comes reusing, which can be a creative and rewarding way to reduce waste. Before discarding items, consider whether
they can be repurposed or upcycled. Goodwill of Central Indiana has textile recycling options for clothing that are not resold. Household items in good condition can be donated for reuse to Habitat for Humanity’s local ReStore in Zionsville. Finally, recycling plays a crucial role in ensuring that the waste we generate is disposed of responsibly. Properly sorting materials like paper, plastics and metals helps divert waste from landfills and supports the recycling industry.
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Being cared for together benefits both moms and babies. That’s why we’ve expanded and continue to advance the care we deliver to your family. The new Women and Infants Hospital, located on the Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis campus and connected to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, includes leading high-risk pregnancy care, a maternal and NICU Level IV Perinatal Center and “couplet” rooms, offering postpartum moms and NICU infants care in the same room. We’re here for the entire family, too — with routine to the most complex care — across our entire campus. Find a doctor at StVincentBaby.org
By embracing these principles during spring cleaning, we can create a more organized and environmentally conscious home while contributing to a healthier planet.
Jennifer Lawrence is the Executive Director of Boone County Solid Waste Management District. Learn more about recycling and other sustainable topics at boonecountysolidwaste.com.
BOYS OF SUMMER
By Les Morris news@youarecurrent.com
Zionsville author spotlights the ‘two-way greats’ of baseball
“We haven’t seen the likes of him in baseball since Babe Ruth.”
“You need to go back over 100 years to find any comparable player.”
These are common refrains from baseball announcers as Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ megastar who is both a starting pitcher and a hitter, approaches the plate.
Not so fast, though, says prolific Zionsville baseball author Chris Jensen, whose new book, “Baseball’s Two-Way Greats,” chronicles the many men who have both pitched and played a field position.
Jensen takes offense when he hears the audio on televised Dodgers’ broadcasts.
“It shows a lack of knowledge about baseball history, which is why I thought this book was necessary,” Jensen said.
Even the die-hard baseball fan might be surprised by the volume of players who make Jensen’s cut to be considered a twoway player — 200 plate appearances and 10 pitching appearances in the same season.
Going back to the 19th century, Jensen found 130 players worthy of mention in his book, about half of whom played in the Negro Leagues, where a season was often 200 games and team rosters were small.
Jensen acknowledges the modern game and the one played in the 1800s — while governed by the same basic rules — are radically different.
“Maybe you can discredit the 19th-century players because it was a different game,” he said of that era’s two-way stars. “But to discredit the Negro players is the wrong take on baseball history.”
Baseball history has literally surrounded Jensen his entire life. The 61-year-old grew up in the small upstate New York town of Morris, about a marathon’s distance from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown.
He came to central Indiana to pick up a master’s degree in journalism from Ball State University and then began writing for trade publications mainly in the retail hardware industry. But his incredible passion for all things baseball has never left him.
This is Jensen’s second baseball book, a follow-up to 2012’s “Baseball State by State:
Cover of Chris Jensen’s new book, “Baseball’s Two-Way Greats.”
Major and Negro League Players, Ballparks, Museums and Historical Sites.” Another book, “Tragedy in Black Baseball: Profiles of 136 Negro Leaguers Who Died Too Soon,” will be published later this year.
It’s a labor of love for Jensen.
“Baseball books don’t pay the bills,” he said. “I don’t do it to make money. If I have one of my baseball books in my hands, I’m proud of the work that went into it.”
“Baseball’s Two-Way Greats” is published by McFarland and Company, Inc. Learn more at tinyurl.com/ycy7dpd5.
A LOOK AT BASEBALL’S GREATEST TWO-WAY PLAYERS
Here is a quick summary of seven noteworthy two-way baseball players who are featured in Chris Jensen’s book, “Baseball’s Two-Way Greats”
JOHN MONTGOMERY WARD
Baseball’s first star in the 19th century, Ward took the mound 284 times in his first 6 seasons, playing the field when not pitching. He led the league with 47 wins in 1879 at the age of 19. Then he transitioned to play shortstop and second base for his final 11 seasons, getting elected to the Hall of Fame as a shortstop. He is the only player to have 2,000 hits and 150 pitching wins. Ward still holds the record for lowest career on-base percentage allowed by a pitcher at .254. He earned a law degree during his playing career, formed baseball’s first players’ union in 1885 and formed a rival league in 1890 that was short-lived.
BABE RUTH
Baseball’s legendary star was solely a pitcher during his first four seasons with the Red Sox, then was a two-way player for the Sox in 1918 and 1919. Ruth led the league with a record 29 home runs in 1919 while going 9-5 as a pitcher. He was the best left-handed pitcher in the American League while going 89-46 for the Sox, then went on to hit 659 of his 714 career home runs strictly as a position player with the New York Yankees.
WILBER “BULLET” ROGAN
The greatest triple threat in baseball history, Bullet Rogan could beat you with his glove, bat and arm. He won over 350 games with 2,000 strikeouts on the mound, while collecting 2,500 hits, 350 home runs and 500 stolen bases in a long career with the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues. He was 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds yet swung a heavier bat than Babe Ruth.
MARTÍN DIHIGO
Hall of Fame manager John McGraw
called Dihigo the greatest all-around baseball player he’d ever seen. He batted .305 across 24 seasons in the Negro Leagues and Latin leagues while posting an overall record of 288-142 on the mound. Graceful, fast and powerful, Dihigo played every position except catcher. It was impossible to hit it past him at second base or over his head in center field.
TED “DOUBLE DUTY” RADCLIFFE
Got his nickname after pitching the first game of a doubleheader and catching the second game. He continued to catch and pitch for 36 seasons in the Negro Leagues, accumulating 500 wins, 4,000 strikeouts, 4,000 hits, 400 home runs and a .303 average when barnstorming games are included. Radcliffe is the only player to strike out Josh Gibson and hit a home run off Satchel Paige, who grew up down the street from him in Mobile, Ala.
LEON DAY
Pitched in a record nine East-West All-Star Games in the Negro Leagues. He pitched a no-hitter in his first game back in 1946 after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He batted .320 with the Newark Eagles in 1937 while going 13-0 with a 3.02 ERA on the mound. Elected to the Hall of Fame five days before he died in 1995.
SHOHEI OHTANI
In 2021, the Japanese sensation became the first player in baseball history to record 100 RBIs, 100 hits and 100 runs as a batter with 100 innings and 100 strikeouts as a pitcher. In 2022, Ohtani became the first player with 30 home runs and 200 strikeouts as a pitcher. He is the only player to be selected to a single All-Star game as both a pitcher and a position player. In 2023, he led the American League in home runs and slugging while striking out 167 on the mound. He has won unanimous MVP awards in 3 of the last four seasons.
ON THE COVER: Chris Jensen visits The Clemente Museum in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo courtesy of Chris Jensen)
Chris Jensen, right, and his wife Tiffany Jensen at the 2019 MLB London Series. (Photos courtesy of Chris Jensen)
Pure Prairie League set for Palladium concert
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For former Pure Prairie League bassist Michael Reilly, the time to retire from constant touring had come.
But Reilly’s long association with Pure Prairie League has certainly not ended. He promotes and manages the band, which will perform at 8 p.m. April 5 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“I got spoiled after COVID and I decided after 50-some years, that was enough,” said Reilly, who stopped touring about three years ago. “But I work harder now than I did when I was on the road. I do all the logistics for the band, all the booking and I produced the new album. I make all the setlists for the shows.”
Reilly, 75, joined the band in 1972, two years after it formed in Ohio. He stayed with PPL until 1988, when band members all took a break and then reunited in 1998.
John David Call, one of the band’s founding members who had been back with the band full time since 2010, had to retire at the end of 2024 because of an issue with his left hand.
Scott Thompson has been with the band since 2012.
“The guys in the band do a really good job with the songs,” said Reilly, who is based in Sag Harbor, a village in Long Island, N.Y. “We don’t try to change them or do anything different. We’re paying our respect to the songs. That’s what the people are paying their money to come out and hear those tunes. With this social media crap, people are calling us a tribute band. We’re not a tribute band. We are the band. We’re not a bunch of weekend warriors that go out and play someone else’s songs. We do these songs, and we have for years. People can call us whatever they want. It doesn’t bother me or bother the guys. We’ve been around for 55 years.”
Pure Prairie League has had a variety of members through the years, including Vince Gill, now with the Eagles, who was lead singer from 1978 to 1982.
The band came to prominence with “Amie” on its 1972 album “Bustin’ Out.”
Because of the song’s popularity, “Amie” was released as a single in 1975. The same album included “Falling in and Out of Love,” which is often paired with “Amie” in concert. “Two Lane Highway” is another concert fixture.
Reilly said the band has played “I’ll Fix Your Flat Tire Merle” in every concert since 1973.
Another major hit for the band was “Let Me Love You Tonight,” which was released in 1980 and became the band’s first song to reach the top 10 on the Billboard’s top 100.
“Those are the songs people are paying their hard-earned dough to hear and we are going to make sure they get their money’s worth and then some,” Reilly said.
“Amie” has appeared in several movies and TV shows.
“Back in the early ‘70s, we were doing 250 to 275 college shows every year,” Reilly said. “The college radio station played it. Every college kid that had a guitar (played it) because the chords are pretty easy.”
The band released “Back on Track” in December 2024, its first studio album in nearly 20 years. Reilly said the band will play several songs from that, including “The Beginning,” “Back on Track,” “Modern Problem,” “Picture Perfect Life,” “I”m the Lucky One” and “A Love Like Yours.”
“That gives people a chance to hear half of the new album,” Reilly said. “We do all the hit songs and some deep cuts like ‘Angel No. 9’ and ‘Woman.’ We always mix it up and we have a blast.”
Reilly, who occasionally travels with the band for shows, said he expects the Palladium show will be about 2 hours with more than 20 songs.
Although viewed by many as a country rock band, Reilly said the group has incorporated some bebop, jazz and blues songs.
“We’ve tried to stretch the parameters of big vocals and really tight musicianship,” Reilly said.
In recent years, the band has toured with Orleans, Poco, Firefall and Atlanta Rhythm Section.
“We’re doing a bunch of gigs this year with Little Feat,” Reilly said. “We only did about 30 shows last year and this year we’re going to do about 75 or 80.”
For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org. For more on the band, visit pureprairieleague.com.
‘JERSEY BOYS’
“Jersey Boys” runs through April 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
CIVIC THEATRE
Civic Theatre presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” through March 29 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Malingo with Josh Gillespie and Father Kennedy will perform at 7 p.m. March 26 in a free concert at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The Magic of Dave Ranalli is set for 7:30 p.m. March 28 and “Simply the Best: A Celebration of Tina Turner” is at 7:30 p.m. March 29. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘BOOKSTORE’
The Cat presents “Bookstore” through March 30 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.
LANG LANG
Lang Lang will perform at 8 p.m. March 28 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
DISPATCH
Songbook Academy deadline extended — Applications will be accepted through March 30 for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer music intensive for high school students, taking place July 12-19 at the Great American Songbook Foundation’s headquarters in Carmel. The national pre-professional program enables young singers to develop their performance skills under the personalized guidance of Broadway stars and other experienced artists and music educators. Led by performer and preservationist Michael Feinstein, founder of the Songbook Foundation, the Songbook Academy provides education on the foundations of American popular music. More more, visit TheSongbook.org/SongbookAcademy or email SongbookAcademy@ TheSongbook.org.
Pure Prairie League members are, from left, Scott Thompson, John David Call, Jared Camic, Randy Harper and Jeff Zona. (Photo courtesy of PPL)
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GHDT to premiere ‘Krakow’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
A summer trip provided Gregory Hancock the inspiration for “The Lady of Krakow.” “When I was in Krakow, Poland, last summer, every evening I would sit on the steps of a church and listen to a street performer sing for about an hour,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. “I found it interesting how people passing by would respond. Many would simply walk past her, seemingly not even noticing her, while others would stop for a moment and take a photo or video and then move on. Some took some time to stop and notice something beautiful.”
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of many GHDT classic repertoire pieces that have not been performed for several years, Hancock said.
“The Lady of Krakow” piece features vocals by Fishers resident Ashley Nicole Soprano. This is the first time Hancock and Soprano have collaborated.
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“It is a rare treat to be able to perform with live music, so whenever that opportunity arises, it is a gift,” Hancock said. “Ashley is not just providing live music, but she is a character in the piece as well. The dancers interact with her at times and that helps define their characters as well.”
Soprano said it is an incredible opportunity to work with Hancock
Hancock said he found the idea of finding beauty in unexpected places and noticing -- or not noticing -- beauty was intriguing. The premiere of “The Lady of Krakow” is part of “Spring Equinox” April 4-5 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The program will feature the return
“I admire his ability to channel all his creativity and vision into the reality of a production,” Soprano said. “His free-thinking. Independent spirit is expressed in many art forms, including choreography, music composition and costume design.”
Soprano sings three classical crossover songs.
For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
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Notice is hereby given that JAIPREET Investment Corp., (“Jaipreet”), as the Owner and Applicant, of the property commonly described as the address of 5887 Perry Worth Road, Whitestown, IN 46075 and is legally described below has filed a petition requesting a development standards variance before the Whitestown Board of Zoning Appeals (“Variance Petition”) for said property.
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THAT PORTION OF LOT 3 OF EMMIS SUBDIVISION SECONDARY PLAT, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38 PAGE
38 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE EASTERNMOST CORNER OF LOT 3, THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) COURSES BEING ALONG THE PERIMETER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST, 145.43 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 81.00 FEET, CHORD BEARING SOUTH 76 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 54 SECONDS, CHORD DISTANCE 78.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND NORTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID CURVE 82.33 FEET TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE OF A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 581.50 FEET, CHORD BEARING NORTH 64 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST, CHORD DISTANCE 205.0l FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 206.08 FEET TO A POINT OF NON-TANGENCY; THENCE 42 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 190.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 42 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 104.31 FEET THIS AND THE FOLLOWING COURSE MONUMENTED BY A 5\8” CAPPED REBAR MARKED INDYSURV 20300008; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST 282.39 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 3; THENCE SOUTH 43 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE PERIMETER OF LOT 3, 527.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
The Real Estate is zoned MU-COR Mixed-Use - Commercial, Office, Residential and is within the I-65 Corridor Overlay District. Jaipreet seeks to construct a 5-story hotel on the Real Estate, which is a permitted use with the MU-COR Mixed-Use District.
The Variance Petition before the Whitestown Board of Zoning Appeals (“BZA”) pertains to Chapter 2.6 (D) of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) regarding the maximum building height for a Non-Residential use. For a Non-Residential building, Chapter 2.6 (D) of the UDO permits a maximum building height of 40 feet and the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit the hotel building height to be 60 feet in order to accommodate the 5-story hotel building. The hotel building and site will be designed to comply with the other applicable development and architectural standards of the underlying MU-COR Mixed-UseCommercial, Office, Residential zoning District and I-65 Corridor Overlay
This Variance Petition, File # PC25-006-DSV, will come for hearing at 6:30 pm in the Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Drive, Whitestown, IN 46075, on April 10, 2025.
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if anyone wishes to attend the public hearing on the above referenced matter and is in need of reasonable accommodation in order to hear, present evidence, or participate in the proceedings at the public hearing on this matter, please contact Sri Venugopalan at sveugopalan@whitestown.in.gov so accommodation can be made. The Variance Petition and file on this matter is available for examination by contacting the Planning Staff at (317) 324-1371 or email at planning@whitestown.in.gov. Comments regarding the Variance Petition may be submitted at any time to planning@whitestown.in.gov or via mail to Whitestown WPC, Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Drive, Whitestown, IN 46075.
By: Petitioner, JAIPREET Investment Corp.
James E. Shinaver, Attorney/Zoning Counsel for Petitioner
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