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Fishers celebrates opening of new community center
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City of Fishers elected officials and community members gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the Fishers Community Center, Strengthened by IU Health — the city’s first recreational and wellness center.
“The Fishers Community Center represents years of collaboration, planning and listening to our residents,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness stated in a news release. “This facility is more than just a place for fitness; it’s a place where our community can come together to live healthier, connect with one another and strengthen the fabric of our city.”
The 105,000-square-foot facility at 11400 Johnson Farm Way near Hoosier Road and 121st Street was developed with resident input. Features include a 9,800-square-foot aquatics center with central Indiana’s first NinjaCross System, an 11,000-square-foot fitness center, an indoor walking track and an indoor playground. An outdoor dog park will open in spring 2026.
“It’s so exciting to bring to life this community vision for Fishers’ first-ever community center,” stated Fishers City Councilor Todd Zimmerman, who chaired the project steering committee.
“This is truly a destination created by our community and reflects the diverse needs of our residents, from the city’s first indoor walking track for all-weather recreation to amenities for families like an expansive childcare facility and a free, two-story indoor playground.”
The news release stated that the new Fishers Community Center is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to foster a culture of health and wellness, supported by IU Health.
“We’re proud to partner with the City of Fishers on this project, supporting programs and spaces that help residents live healthier lives,” stated Soula Banich, regional vice president and chief
operations officer of IU Health Fishers.
“The Fishers Community Center reflects our shared vision to make health and wellness more accessible and convenient — complementing expanded care and services at IU Health Fishers and strengthening our commitment to the community.”
The Fishers Health Department, which celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new headquarters and clinic Oct. 21, now operates within the new center. The department offers vaccinations, testing and preventive health services and will expand educational programs and community events.
“The centralized location will offer our residents convenient access to many of our clinical and educational services, including vaccinations, testing and oth-
er preventive care, along with education on topics such as healthy aging, suicide prevention and much more,” Fishers Health Department Director Monica Heltz stated. “This move expands our ability to deliver the accessible health resources our residents deserve.”
The center includes Sahm’s Community Café, a new dining concept from Sahm’s Hospitality Group, open to everyone regardless of membership.
“The original Sahm’s Restaurant opened in Fishers in 1986. Now, almost exactly 40 years later, we are excited to begin something new with the city again,” stated Eddie Sahm, vice president of business development. “With a focus on fresh, delicious food, we hope that we can add to an already amazing space.”
IF YOU GO
Memberships to the new Fishers Community Center are available online at FishersCommunityCenter.com. Discounts are available for Fishers residents, seniors, active-duty military, veterans and teachers.
Memberships are required for full access to the facility’s amenities. However, the indoor playground, track and Sahm’s Community Café are open to all with a
free Community Pass, available for residents and nonresidents. Reservations are required for the playground for both members and nonmembers.
For more about the Community Pass, visit FishersCommunityCenter.com.
The Fishers Community Center is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Fishers residents celebrate the grand opening of the Fishers Community Center. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)
HSE teachers’ union calls for ‘work to rule’
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Leaders with the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association have issued a call for HSE teachers to “work to rule” — not perform any work outside of contracted hours — as union representatives resume contract negotiations with the district’s administration.
The call came about a week after HSEA members overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract agreement that union and district negotiating teams signed off on. In an Oct. 26 vote, about 86 percent of HSEA members who voted were opposed to the draft contract, which provided no base salary increases and included health insurance rate hikes of up to 16.8 percent.
The union has stated that it is asking the district to come back to the table with additional funds for teacher salaries, to restore prep time for teachers by reducing mandatory meetings and to set a goal for next year’s negotiations process that recognizes teachers who have earned advanced degrees and who have remained with the district.
In an Oct. 31 message to district educators that also was posted on social media, HSEA President Tyler Zerbe stated that working strictly during contracted hours is a way for teachers to show collective strength.
“This means we work our contract hours. Period,” he explained. “And HSE is certainly not highly successful without the extra time and effort that we put into our classrooms, our students, our jobs, every single day.”
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Zerbe stressed that the action is not directed at the community of Fishers and that teachers will continue to deliver the same quality of instruction and support to students
The negotiating teams have until Nov. 15 to negotiate a new agreement before the matter would go to mediation, which provides another 30 days with the help of a mediator. After that, if no agreement has been reached, both sides would present a contract to a fact finder, who would make a binding decision, although there is an appeals process.
HSE captures 1st girls soccer state championship
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton Southeastern High School girls soccer program had some outstanding teams in the past but lost in its only state championship game appearance in 2011.
Royals coach Greg Davidson credited the seniors for making the difference in 2025, as HSE claimed its first IHSAA state title.
“Some of them have been with me from their freshman or sophomore year,” Davidson said. “They have seen the trials and tribulations of losing, being perfect in the regular season and losing in the tournament. They just decided that this was going to be a different outcome. These seniors really led the way. I’m super proud of them. Because of their heart, their grit, their determination and certainly their skill, these seniors are special.
Senior forward Riley Boyd scored with less than six minutes remaining to lift the Class 3A No. 1 Royals to a 1-0 victory over No. 3 Carmel in the IHSAA 3A state championship Nov. 1 at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
“This was an amazing team all season long throughout the regular season and through the tournament to put themselves in that position,” Davidson said. “Our team plays for 80 minutes. Against Fort Wayne Homestead in the regional championship, we scored with 11
seconds left to win that game. We were playing to win the game in regulation.”
Davidson said when junior goalkeeper Hannah Dodge made a great save with 20 minutes left, “We knew we were winning this game.”
Davidson said to finish 22-0-1 in today’s competitive soccer world is special. The Royals had beaten Carmel 3-1 in the Aug. 16 season opener.
Davidson said the Royals knew they had to slow down Carmel’s leading scorer, Adalyn Cameron, who entered the game with 40 goals.
“We knew Carmel had improved from our first meeting and knew the midfield was going to be a battle,” Davidson said. “We had to continue to play our offensive scheme that has been so successful in finding
our opportunities and getting our shots off as well. Sometimes in a tournament, you have to take advantage of the opportunities, and we certainly did.”
Davidson said there were a few times in the game when shots just didn’t go in.
“A couple of the shots weren’t strong enough and a couple of the shots were saved by Carmel,” he said. “We were blessed to capitalize when the opportunity created itself.”
Davidson said the state title means so much to the alumni, who were on some contending teams that fell just short.
Senior forward Sloane May and Boyd led the team with 15 goals each during the season.
“We’ll have four of our six leading scorers back,” Davidson said.
Junior Kherington Patton scored 12 goals, while sophomores Sidney May and Margaux Henning each had 11 goals. Junior Addison McClain had nine goals.
“We have our entire midfield, our goalie and a couple of defenders returning,” Davidson said.
Sloane May will play for the University of Michigan next season. Senior defender Blair Satterfield and Boyd are headed to Indiana University’s program. Senior defender Sydney Cook will play for Purdue University. Another defender, Kate Noel, who missed the entire season with an injury, also will play for Purdue. Satterfield was named the Mental Attitude Award winner for Class 3A girls soccer.
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The Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer team captured its first IHSAA state championship Nov. 1 by topping Carmel 1-0. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)
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Fund fights SNAP cuts
Group launches $1M relief fund to aid food banks
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A group of community funders has launched a $1 million central Indiana Food Relief Fund in response to cuts to federal SNAP benefits.
The fund will support three food organizations that supply food to hundreds of pantries across the region and state. One hundred percent of donated funds will be distributed to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Midwest Food Bank of Indiana and Second Helpings.
The fund was launched with a $500,000 donation from an anonymous donor, intended to encourage the community to match or exceed that amount. The Indianapolis Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation (Lilly Foundation) contributed, meeting that match.
Community members also are encouraged to donate directly to Gleaners, Midwest Food Bank and Second Helpings or contribute to the Central Indiana Food Relief Fund at uwci.org/
central-indiana-food-relief-fund. The fund will be managed by United Way, a nonprofit that works to improve the community by addressing poverty through a focus on education, income, health and basic needs.
According to the announcement, nearly 150,000 people across central Indiana — in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties — rely on SNAP. About 49 percent of SNAP participants in the region are families with children.
“Food is not a privilege; it’s a basic human right,” stated Fred Payne, United Way of Central Indiana’s president and CEO. “United Way is proud to stand alongside its partners and other funders to respond to this critical need and help hard-working families put food on the table. Philanthropy alone cannot fill this gap. But we are calling on our community right now to join us, support our food banks and help our neighbors in need.” Those in need of food assistance also can visit communitycompass.app/home to find resources. The free, interactive tool allows people to search and find groceries and meals closest to them.
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IU Health Fishers opens new medical tower
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Indiana University Health has opened the new medical tower on the IU Health Fishers campus. The tower — the final portion of the facility’s $300 million expansion of what was formerly called IU Health Saxony — houses a range of departments and specialized units, including mammography, breast surgery, endocrine surgical services, an outpatient OB-GYN suite, labor and delivery unit, special care nursery and medical-surgical inpatient unit.
“Our team is proud to open this new medical tower, a centerpiece of our hospital expansion and a reflection of our commitment to the Fishers community,” stated Soula Banich, regional vice president and chief operations officer at IU Health Fishers.
Opening the tower marks the completion of IU Health’s Fishers Community Impact Project, which nearly doubles the size of the IU Health Fishers campus and workforce in response to Fishers’ growing population.
Over the past few years, the expansion project has added:
• 50 inpatient beds, bringing the total to 88
• Riley Children’s Health Emergency medicine services, including a dedicated pediatric emergency unit next to the existing emergency department
• New and expanded services in obstetrics and gynecology; ear, nose and throat; nephrology; neu-
rology and pulmonology
• Growth of existing programs
• Expansion of support services space to accommodate additional staff and patients
“The new medical tower is an investment in the health and vibrancy of a community we are proud to serve,” stated Michele Saysana, president of IU Health’s Metro Region. “The Fishers Community Impact Project as a whole was designed with the growing
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needs of the community in mind — expanding access to quality health care and ensuring families continue to receive highly skilled care close to home.”
In addition to expanding the IU Health Fishers campus and services, the Fishers Community Impact Project added offsite outpatient primary care services in McCordsville and Fishers.
For more, visit iuhealth.org/find-locations/ iu-health-fishers.
City of Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, center, helps cut the ribbon for the new IU Health Fishers medical tower. (Photo courtesy of IU Health)
Indy Ignite’s 2026 season schedule announced
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The Indy Ignite’s second season is set following the release of the 2026 Major League Volleyball schedule. The Fishers-based 2025 league runner-up opens Jan. 10 on the road against the MLV’s newest franchise in Dallas — the first of 28 matches on the Ignite’s 2026 calendar.
The 14 Ignite home matches will be at Fishers Event Center, which hosted Ignite matches and the league’s soldout All-Star Match to close out the 2025 season. The Ignite’s home opener is Jan. 24 against Omaha, the same team Indy knocked off in a five-set match at the championship semifinals in Vegas.
“It’s hard to describe the amount of excitement across our entire organization to welcome fans back to Fishers Event Center on Jan. 24 for the Indy Ignite home opener,” stated Mary Kay Huse, president and general manager of the Indy Ignite. “In our second season, we’re going to continue the traditions we started in our inaugural season, including our annual bonfire for the home opener. And, of course, fans can expect to encourage our players with the ‘Light It Up!’ chant. But we’re also planning a lot of new experiences no one will want to miss.”
Among the new experiences are Pepper’s Kids’ Club for fans 12 and under, VIP and corporate hospitality options and new Ignite and Pepper merchandise.
“In 2026, we plan to build on the already beloved activities and traditions from our inaugural season,” stated Carly Klanac, Indy Ignite vice president of marketing and game day experience. “We know those fun times will continue
to grow our loyal fan base and those fans, in turn, propel our players to victory.”
The Ignite will play each of the other seven MLV teams four times in 2026, twice at home and twice on the road. The top four teams in the regular season will advance to the MLV Championship, set for May 8-10 at a site to be determined.
The Ignite, under new head coach Lauren Bertolacci, is bringing back seven players from 2025 — Azhani Tealer, Blake Mohler, Leketor Member-Meneh, Lydia Marty, Anise Havili, Anna DeBeer and Elena Scott. The team added five free agents over the summer — Elise James, Camryn Hannah, Kayla Lund, Mia Tuaniga and Alexandra Botezat. The roster will be filled out Nov. 24 in the MLV collegiate draft. Training camp is in December.
For more, including the full schedule, visit IndyIgnitevb.com.
PEPPER PARTY
Ignite fans are invited to celebrate mascot Pepper’s first birthday Dec. 12 at the Fishers Event Center. The party will feature family-friendly activities, including time for fans to interact with Pepper, who will be joined by fellow mascots and Santa. There also will be an opportunity to play volleyball with Ignite players, the launch of new Pepper merchandise and a food drive to benefit Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. For more, visit IndyIgnitevb. com.
Indy Ignite mascot Pepper cheers the local Major League Volleyball team during a 2025 match. (Photo courtesy of Indy Ignite)
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Fishers library to host LibraryCon — Hamilton East Public Library invites fans of all ages to LibraryCon!, its second celebration of all things fandom, set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Fishers Library, 5 Municipal Dr. This free, family-friendly event will feature cosplay, fandom workshops, live performances, artist vendors, gaming and more. Costumes are encouraged — guests can show off their look in the 360° photobooth or join a cosplay group photo op at 12:30 or 2:50 p.m. Some workshops and activities require registration through the online HEPL event calendar, hamiltoneastpl.org.
FriendsGiving to benefit foster kids — Indiana-based nonprofit Foster Success has launched its annual FriendsGiving awareness and fundraising campaign. The campaign has a goal to raise $120,000 by the end of 2025 to support Indiana teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care. For more, visit fostersuccess.org.
Christmas lights at the fairgrounds — The Indianapolis State Fairgrounds present the Christmas Nights of Lights through Dec. 31, a drive-thru holiday light show with a synchronized music radio broadcast. Through Nov. 22, a portion of ticket prices will benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition when purchasers use promo code NOCC25. For more, visit christmasnightsoflights.com.
Government academy registration open — Discover how Fishers works from the inside out through the City Government Academy, a free, hands-on program where adult residents connect with city leaders, explore departments and learn how local government serves the community. The spring 2026 session runs Jan. 14 through May 14 and meets twice a month from 6 to 8 p.m. Register by Dec. 12 at FishersIN.gov/CGA.
Fishers resident elected to party post — The Hamilton County Democratic Party recently announced the election of Sarah Van Bokklelen as the party’s new secretary. A Fishers resident since 2016, Van Bokkelen has served in numerous leadership positions, including vice precinct chair, precinct chair, fishers township coordinator, Fishers GOTV coordinator, Fishers city committee executive team member and HamCo volunteer coordinator.
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Woman charged with fraud in three counties
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A Gary woman who resides in Indianapolis has been charged with multiple counts of fraud, forgery and identity theft in Hamilton, Hendricks and Marion counties following a two-year Indiana State Police investigation that began after she allegedly attempted to use another person’s identity to open a line of credit at a Fishers business.
According to a news release from ISP, Diara Jernigan has been arrested and charged with 36 counts, including 28 felonies.
After further investigation, Jernigan was identified as the primary suspect in numerous instances of stolen identities used to purchase goods such as cell phones, machinery, appliances, tools and jewelry. She also allegedly used stolen identities to rent homes in Indianapolis and obtain utilities and other services at the homes.
In February, Jernigan was arrested in Indianapolis on warrants out of Hamilton and Hendricks counties on multiple felony charges. A search of her downtown Indianapolis apartment resulted in additional evidence and IPS recently filed more charges in Marion County. The investigation included:
• More than 120 search warrants or subpoenas
• Recovery of five firearms
The investigation started in December 2023, when she allegedly attempted to make an online purchase with a stolen identity from an unnamed business in Fishers. An employee of the business contacted the suspect to finalize the purchase, according to the news release, and noticed some red flags. The employee requested that the customer appear in person to complete the transaction, and she never showed up.
Using information from the credit application and online order, ISP detectives linked the suspect to an address on Dobbs Ferry Drive in Indianapolis. A search warrant was served at that residence in February 2024 and detectives allegedly recovered items indicative of identity theft, fraud, theft, forgery and other offenses.
• Seizure of counterfeit U.S. currency and credit cards, including a credit card stamping machine
• 125 fraudulent state identification cards from five different states
• 15 fraudulent/stolen Social Security cards
• Approximately $20,000 in cash
• Fraudulently purchased jewelry, tools and other goods
The IPS investigation identified five additional suspects who are under investigation or have been charged with similar crimes.
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Call for art — Fishers Arts Council’s annual “Art of the Emerging Artist,” returns in December, featuring artists who have either never shown their art publicly or who have never shown with Fishers Arts Council. The dead-
line to submit work is Nov. 14. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org/post/ call-out-december-2025.
New airport exhibit celebrates Children’s Museum — A new exhibit at the Indianapolis International Airport’s KIND Gallery, “Memories, Wonders, and Dreams: Stories from 100 Years,” offers a tribute to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The exhibit, located after security in Concourse A, showcases a selection of objects and photographs from the museum’s collection. The exhibit will be on display through January 2026 and is accessible and free to all ticketed passengers. For more about the KIND Gallery and the airport’s arts program, visit IND.com/PublicArt.
County supports Riverview
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
As hospitals across the state face financial pressure because of state and federal regulatory requirements, Hamilton County has entered into an agreement with Riverview Health to restructure the hospital’s $45 million debt.
Riverview Health is owned by Hamilton County and is a nonprofit that does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses. The Hamilton County Council, Hamilton County Commissioners and Riverview Health Board of Trustees approved a county bond earlier this month to restructure Riverview’s debt into more manageable payments and to provide an additional $30 million for upcoming capital needs.
Additionally, the county acquired land from Riverview, which provides additional funds for capital or operational needs.
Hamilton County Attorney Connor Sullivan said under its current agreements, Riverview Health’s existing debt was scheduled for restructuring in 2026. He said the county is using
its financial strength to be a credit enhancement.
Riverview Health is responsible for all bond payments, either with revenues or from the sale of assets. Sullivan said if it is unable to repay the loan, the debt is secured by assets valued above the amount owed, protecting the county and taxpayers from financial risk.
“It’s a rather large bond, but again, it’s all backed by Riverview revenue pledges,” Sullivan said. “It is tax rate neutral and doesn’t raise anyone’s taxes. No taxes are going to be used to repay the bond. There’s enough security in front of it.”
The commissioners said helping the hospital was necessary because it is a vital asset to the community.
“Riverview Health, as a county hospital, and by charter, serves all county residents who come to their doors, regardless of individual circumstances,” Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman said. “We feel that maintaining the access to health care provided by Riverview is essential to the wellbeing of all of us living in Hamilton County.”
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Outside hitter helps lead Shamrocks to special season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Westfield High School outside hitter Georgia Bresnahan missed her junior volleyball season following surgery on both knees in the summer of 2024.
“It was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through, having to sit out from volleyball,” she said.
“I’ve had injuries before, so it was easy to get down because I had to sit out again. But I think it helped me for the better because I’m stronger because of it. My love for the sport kind of grew because I realized how much I missed it. It kind of helped drive me to be better than I was before.”
The 5-foot-10 Bresnahan helped lead the Shamrocks to a 26-2 record. Class 4A No. 2 Westfield lost to No. 1 Fort Wayne Carroll in five sets Nov. 1 in the IHSAA Class 4A semistate opener at Rochester High School. Westfield won only its second regional in school history.
Bresnahan was the season leader for the Shamrocks in kills.
“She is someone who has been a glue for us,” Westfield coach Sean Keeve said. “She’s one heck of a teammate, one heck of a quiet leader. She deserves a lot of recognition for our success this year. Georgia filled some big shoes, playing six rotations for us. (She) generally never came off the floor. She was a big back row attacking option for us.
She held her own on serve receive and did a great job defensively.”
Keeve said Bresnahan was reliable in stressful situations.
“She was never afraid to do the right thing when the moment called for it, and that’s something that’s pretty hard
to replace,” Keeve said.
Bresnahan, who became a varsity starter as a freshman, said she has made the most improvement with her strength over her prep career.
That helped propel the Shamrocks’ success this season, along with the team’s bond.
“Our team is so close together,” she said. “We’ve had to go through some hard games together, and those kind of prepared us to get further into the tournament. Our wins helped build our confidence, and we gained more and more confidence as the season went on.”
Bresnahan has committed to play for NCAA Division I Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
“I really love the coaches,” she said. “They are super kind and welcoming. I feel like I can progress as a volleyball player and person on the team. The girls are really sweet. I’m excited with the level of play on the team as well. I think we can accomplish some cool things.”
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Westfield High School outside hitter Georgia Bresnahan led the team in kills. (Photo courtesy of Justin Sicking Photography)
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Guerin Catholic captures Class 2A state title
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
With a state title on the line, Guerin Catholic High School senior goalkeeper Ryan McGrath couldn’t help thinking of his late father.
“Honestly, (the) first (penalty kick), I was crying in the goal,” he said. “It was a really emotional moment for me. I wanted to get the job done because I know he’s up there watching me.”
McGrath composed himself to help the Golden Eagles win the IHSAA Class 2A state championship Oct. 31 at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
The 2A No. 2 Golden Eagles edged Bishop Chatard 1-0, winning 12-11 in penalty kicks. It set a record for most penalty kicks in IHSAA state finals history. The Golden Eagles (18-4) won Class A titles in 2013 and 2014.
McGrath’s father, Chris McGrath, was the Golden Eagles’ coach from 2016 until his death from COVID-19 complications at age 53 in 2021.
“Ryan dedicated the season to his dad,” said Guerin coach Jim Alvarez, who was an assistant under Chris McGrath. “Ryan’s a great kid. To be able to coach him and see him put so much into this season, he embraced it.”
McGrath, a Noblesville resident, even stepped in and made a penalty kick himself.
“I’m happy I converted mine, but I really wanted to save one at the end of the day,” he said. “I really wanted to get it done.”
Golden Eagles senior Christian Zermeno converted his penalty kick right before McGrath’s save.
The Golden Eagles had topped Chatard 4-2 Sept. 6. This time, the Trojans held Guerin scoreless in regulation and two seven-minute overtimes.
Alvarez said the Golden Eagles said a prayer all season to have the courage to be great.
“It doesn’t mean you do great things, it means you (do) the little things to get there,” Alvarez said. “It’s about the process. We practice PKs, but these are high school boys and you never know
when they step up and take a kick what is going through their mind.”
Alvarez said that the penalty kicks were by far the most in a game he’s coached.
“I think the longest I’ve coached a game in PKs is six,” he said. “You’re just hoping either they miss or the goalie makes the save. Ryan finally made the save. It was not easy on the coaches, but it was awesome. Kudos to Chatard. They played their tails off. We probably outshot them 3-to-1 but couldn’t put them away.”
McGrath suffered a cut on his forehead after jumping up for a save and hit a pole. He briefly left in the second half while Tommy Bobay took his place.
“(Bobay) had to come in cold and he made one really good save during that time,” Alvarez said. “That’s pressure.”
Alvarez credited senior leadership for the championship.
“We’ve had good teams the last couple of years but haven’t been able to take the next step,” he said. “One thing we focused on is being a team, not a group of individuals. No matter who was out there, a freshman or sophomore, the seniors continued to push.”
Golden Eagles senior Chris Jurewicz, who didn’t play because of an injury, received the Mental Attitude Award for Class 2A boys soccer.
“I felt bad for him,” Alvarez said. “He had a hip injury and came back two weeks ago. He was playing significant minutes before (the injury). I felt bad for kids like that who couldn’t get in (the game), but he’s a great kid and he’s all about the team.”
For the season, senior Will Scheu led Guerin with 23 goals, followed by Zermeno with 19.
Guerin Catholic boys soccer team celebrates its IHSAA Class 2A state title. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
McGrath
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY
Fishers Arts Council marks 20 years of growth
By Sara Palmer news@currentinfishers.com
Two decades after its founding, the Fishers Arts Council continues to shape the city’s cultural landscape, expanding programs, deepening partnerships and strengthening its role as a bridge between artists and the community.
For Executive Director Les Reinhardt, the milestone isn’t about a single celebration — it’s about progress.
“It’s been kind of a humble and quiet celebration,” Reinhardt said. “To me, the best way to celebrate is by expanding programming and giving more opportunities to artists, especially paid opportunities. That feels like the real celebration.”
Founded in 2005 by the then–Town Council of Fishers, the Arts Council has grown from a volunteer committee into a vital nonprofit hub for the arts in Fishers. Reinhardt, who became its first paid executive director in 2021, described the 20th year as a period of “building capacity” through partnerships, accessible programming and professional opportunities for artists.
Among the highlights are the Fishers Gallery Hop, the expansion of Harvest Fest and the development of the Día de Muertos cultural exhibit — programs Reinhardt said reflect the council’s mission to connect people through the arts and respond directly to community input.
“We have musicians in every space getting paid, art that’s available for sale and sometimes dance and poetry,” Reinhardt said. “Getting all these people to work with us and creating jobs for artists, that’s the biggest jam for me.”
Former board president Tom Rich, who served two threeyear terms, took a required one-year hiatus and is now in his third term, helped guide the council through pivotal years of growth. Reinhardt credits Rich for encouraging the return to art fairs and for shaping the monthly gallery-exhibit format that remains central today.
Harvest Fest, launched in 2020, grew in scope and attendance this year. The juried art fair doubles as a fundraiser and, in 2025, moved to the Nickel Plate Trail, stretching across about a third of a mile and drawing almost 2,000 visitors. The free five-hour event featured regional artists, live music, food vendors and community booths, with support from Hamilton County Tourism and local sponsors.
“That was a major shift after being in one space for five years,” Reinhardt said. “It was an incredible accomplishment and celebration for our 20th.”
ed to see happen and it’s become one of our biggest priorities along with the Gallery Hop.”
Another example of community-driven programming, Reinhardt said, is the Día de Muertos Ofrenda at the Art Gallery at City Hall. The idea came directly from residents who wanted to share their culture with the broader community. In response, the FAC partnered with them to secure funding, art supplies and creative leadership for handson crafts. The first display celebrated Día de Muertos for two days and this year the celebration expanded into a twoweek exhibit at City Hall featuring live music and cultural food tasting.
Rich said he’s most proud of how far the council has come in connecting artists with the public — particularly through programs like Harvest Fest and the Senior Showcase, which celebrates emerging student artists.
The Senior Showcase has evolved from small prizes to awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors each year.
Board President Chris Hayes emphasized that the collaborative spirit defines both the organization and the city.
“As a resident for the last 25 years, I’ve seen the community go from nominal arts representation to having multiple large events every year,” Hayes stated. “Getting to know the artists, what’s being created and helping build these events is part of what I enjoy about the council.”
The Fishers Gallery Hop debuted this year as a quarterly, multivenue art night linking six galleries. Attendees move between City Hall, the Hamilton County Community Foundation, Meyer Najem, Four Day Ray Brewing and other sites to experience rotating exhibits, live music and performing arts.
Rich called the Gallery Hop “a natural evolution” of that work.
“When we first started, we just did visual art in City Hall,” Rich said. “Now we have music as part of it. Every Second Friday, there’s something new.”
Rich said the juried portion of Harvest Fest remains a defining element of the organization’s work and legacy.
“When I first started, someone said, ‘You’re not really an art organization unless you have a juried art show,’” Rich said. “That was something I really want-
A MUNICIPAL PARTNER
Over 20 years, the partnership between the Arts Council and the City of Fishers has matured into true collaboration.
“I don’t think there’s a municipal, state or federal building that has as much art in it as the new Fishers City Hall does,”
FAC Board President Chris Hayes stated. “The encouragement for Second Friday that we get from Mayor (Scott) Fadness’ administration shows how important the city sees art in the community.”
Former board president and longtime arts advocate Jocelyn Vare, who served on the council from 2010 to 2015 and later chaired the Fishers Arts + Culture Commission, reflected on how far the movement has come. She noted that Fishers’ creative momentum was born from grassroots collaboration among artists, volunteers and city leaders long before budgets or buildings existed, and credited the city’s continued support for helping that energy flourish.
As the council prepares for its 21st year, Reinhardt said accessibility and inclusion remain priorities. Every Second Friday reception now includes an American Sign Language interpreter, and new partnerships are in development to bring art to more public spaces.
Hayes noted that sustaining that growth will take both creativity and adaptation.
“Our top commitment is to provide Fishers-based artists with a venue and an audience to inspire others to create as well,” Hayes stated. “As state and federal funding for arts and culture is being slashed, we’ll have to be creative and adapt so we can continue to show how everyone can be creative if they set their minds to it.”
For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org. Artists and volunteers are encouraged to attend a Second Friday reception or join the council’s artist roster online.
ON THE COVER: The Fishers Arts Council organizes a quarterly Gallery Hop with multiple exhibit receptions for visitors to experience. (Photo courtesy of FAC)
The Art Gallery at City Hall showcases monthly exhibits organized by the Fishers Arts Council. (Photo courtesy of FAC)
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Veteran performer prepares for his turn as Willy Loman
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Aaron Moon never planned on playing the iconic character of Willy Loman in “Death of a Salesman.”
“I went in to audition for Charley, the neighbor,” he said. “At the end of the audition, my lovely wife said, ‘He hasn’t read for Willy.’ They threw me into the last scene, the big blowup with his son. So, I just had the appropriate level of exhaustion at the time. They thought it was good acting. I was just tired.”
Moon plays Loman, the despondent salesman, in Main Street Productions’ presentation of “Death of a Salesman” Nov. 13-23 at Basile Westfield Playhouse
“This is my first time being on stage for this production,” he said. “I’ve done props on the show and worked in other capacities.”
Moon, 50, said the role is a logical progression for him given his long career.
“But it’s terrifying,” he said of playing Loman. “It’s so very difficult to be indifferent about Willy — and you have to be indifferent because Willy is not A or B. Willy is all shades of gray. He’s a wonderful guy here and a (bad) guy on the other side. You have to rectify that and not have an opinion about that. Willy deserves to be done well. I hope to disappear (in the role), so the audience leaves just thinking about Willy.”
Some acting giants have taken their turn in the role. Lee J. Cobb was the original Willy Loman on Broadway in 1949. George C. Scott, Dustin Hoffman, Brian Dennehy and Philip Seymour Hoffman are among those who have portrayed Willy in Broadway revivals. Fredric March played Willy in a 1951 movie while Hoffman returned to the role in a 1985 TV movie.
Moon, a Whitestown resident who grew up in Frankfort, started his acting career at a young age at the Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort. He has re-
turned to act at the Red Barn in recent years.
Moon has spent most of his career professionally acting or performing technical crew work.
“I kind of went all over the country working at different theaters in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul),” he said. “I did a little film and a lot of voiceover work.”
Avon resident Vincent Pratt plays one of Loman’s two sons, Biff, who has a troubled relationship with his father.
“The last time I saw this production was in 2008 when I was a senior at Perry Meridian High School,” Pratt said. “I had not revisited it since then. I showed up for auditions and didn’t realize how big the part is, so it’s been a challenge, for sure. It’s a show for anyone who has ever been disappointed with where they are in life.”
Pratt said the show is the most dialogue-heavy he has been in. It also is his first time performing with Main
Street Productions.
“Most of my experience has been in Marion County or with Hendricks Civic Theatre in Hendricks County,” Pratt said.
Fishers resident Kelly Keller is the director.
“This is my first drama,” Keller said. “I’ve done a lot of comedies and even done some dramedies. But this is my first really heavy drama. Comedy seems easier to me because timing doesn’t have to be perfect. But on this (play), it’s really important we get the timing right, the words right and the tone right. I think it’s more of growing into something that has a little more attention to detail. Everything I’ve done has prepared me to do something this heavy.”
Susan Hill, who plays Linda Loman, is a Noblesville resident, while Fishers resident Erin Keller, Kelly’s daughter, plays Miss Forsythe. Kelly’s wife, Tanya Keller, is the stage manager. For more, westfieldplayhouse.org.
‘TOOTSIE’
“Tootsie” runs through Nov. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Now That’s Funny: A Comedy Night” is set for Nov. 13, followed by “Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends” Nov. 14, and “Dueling Pianos” Nov. 15 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS’
Carmel Community Players presents “Four Weddings and an Elvis” Nov. 14 to 23 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.
‘RIGOLETTO’
Indianapolis Opera’s presentation of “Rigoletto” is set for Nov. 14-16 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indyopera.org.
SAMARA JOY
Samara Joy will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND
John Legend’s “Get Lifted” 20th anniversary tour will stop at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Fishers Event Center. For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.
HENDRICKS LIVE!
Hendricks Live! presents “Rumors ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute” at 8 p.m. Nov. 14; and Love Dawn 2025 SF9 Live Fantasy #5 is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in Plainfield. For more, visit hendrickslive.org.
The cast of “Death of a Salesman” at Basile Westfield Playhouse. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
ENTERTAINMENT
Vocalist set for series
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Jessica Hawkins loves the uniqueness of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s Mélange Series.
The series features a vocalist, dancer and visual artist simultaneously creating art. Hawkins, a vocalist and Fishers resident, will make her debut in the series with performances at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 and 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Florence at the Academy of GHDT in Carmel.
sual artist.
Hawkins said she has sung in cabarets before, but most of those performances consisted of three to five songs with other acts in between hers.
“What I am most looking forward to with the Mélange performances is seeing how the collaboration of the three different art forms come together,” Hawkins said. “I have seen some of the past Mélange Series, and each one is so unique. Each artist, and combination of artists, will create a different tapestry of sight, sound and movement. It is intimidating to not know the exact result but also very exciting.”
Vivien Mickels, a Noblesville High School graduate who lives in Lapel, is the dancer and Mayra Espino is the vi-
“This is quite a challenge for me to create a 60-minute program with a good mix of songs and dialogue between the numbers,” she said. “My decision-making skills have certainly been getting a workout. Having a dancer and visual artist to equally bring the audience into this experience is also a new and thrilling treat for me. “
Hawkins said the dancer and artist won’t know her musical selections before they hear them during the first performance.
“I certainly tried to pick songs that would be danceable with varying styles and tempos, as well as songs that together would make a cohesive theme,” Hawkins said. “I have incredible respect for artists that can perform any kind of improvised art.
“For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
Hawkins
Joy to make Carmel debut
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Samara Joy has sung her entire life. However, she wasn’t exposed to jazz in a meaningful way until college.
“In high school, I sang a couple of (jazz) songs, but I wasn’t really interested in the tradition,” said Joy, who graduated from State University of New York’s Purchase College. “I wasn’t immersed in it as much. In college is where I pretty much heard Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald for the first time and really listened to Betty Carter, Carmen McRae and Abbey Lincoln.”
Joy quickly embraced making her own interpretations of jazz standards and her star rose quickly. She will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Joy, 26, won five Grammy Awards by age 25. She won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2023 and Best Jazz Artist in 2023 and 2025. She won Grammys for Best Jazz Performance in 2024 and 2025.
“(The concert) is going to be a blend
of things that I’ve been working on for the most recent album as well as new arrangements that haven’t been recorded quite yet,” Joy said. “I think as a performing artist, I find the most joy in not only finding new ways to make older material sound fresh for a new audience but also trying out completely new songs and seeing how they kind of land with different people. So, I’m excited for that opportunity.”
Joy drew attention early through her TikTok videos.
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and samarajoy.com.
Samara Joy will perform at the 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of AB+DM)
COMMUNITY VOICES
Where’s the line?
Editor,
Where is the line in the sand, fellow Americans?
Hoosiers welcomed a felon back to lead our country knowing his past. Chaos, incompetence and grifting have ensued without the price of groceries going down. Is there a line where you will no longer support this man and the Republican administration that allows him free reign?
Maybe Camp Atterbury being turned into an ICE Detention Center? Or the defunding of Hoosier Medicaid and SNAP, which benefits thousands of seniors, children and the disabled?
Nationally, the firing of career military and government officials that protect us? Or maybe the blatant grifting of the Trump family profiting 3.4 billion dollars? Or having Fox and TV personalities making vital cabinet decisions? Maybe stripping billions from organizations, such as USAID, that will result in thousands of deaths worldwide? Or the fact that we have lost the respect of our allies around
the world? Or it might be the photo of a 2-year-old zip tied on the streets of Chicago at 1 a.m.?
It might be the loss of medical and science personnel and research including children’s cancer research. Or farmers losing their farms, or spiking prices, or pardoning criminals, or loss of health care, or withholding the Epstein files, or deploying military on our own citizens, or prosecuting political adversaries, or physically destroying the White House, or erasing Native and African-American history, or censoring the press, or giving $40 billion dollars to Argentina, or posting an AI video of a deranged man dropping feces on the largest protest in American history?
Maybe it is the friends and family you’ve lost because your morals and values no longer align?
Where is the line? Or is there no line, because you believe all these things don’t affect you or your family? Spoiler alert: they do.
Heather Garrison, Fishers
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
City of Fishers Fishers, Indiana
Protect bobcats
Editor,
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission’s decision to approve a bobcat trapping season beginning Nov. 8, allowing up to 250 bobcats to be killed, is an outrageous dismissal of public will.
During the public comment period, the majority of Hoosiers opposed this cruel and unnecessary season, yet the commission sided with a handful of trappers instead.
This decision shows a troubling disregard for democracy and conservation alike. Most citizens want
our state’s wildlife protected, not exploited. Trapping is not management — it’s inflicting suffering for thrills and profit.
The commission’s willingness to ignore public opposition erodes trust in how Indiana’s natural resources are governed.
The NRC must remember that it serves the public, not just special interest groups. Hoosiers overwhelmingly value bobcats alive and believe they deserve protection and respect.
Brian Sherer, Fishers
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Intersection Improvement Project at 96th Street and Cyntheanne Road
General Notice
City of Fishers (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Roundabout construction work in Fishers, Indiana
Online Bids for the construction of the Project will be received for the project until December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at a special Bid Opening meeting at 10:00 am (local time) on December 3, 2025, in the Fishers Hamilton Conference Room, located at 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana 46038. The bid opening can also be joined virtually. No late bids will be accepted Project Manuals will be available for purchase starting November 5, 2025.
Microsoft Teams Meeting Bid Opening: Meeting ID: 217 175 859 537 5 Passcode: av9hx2Nh
For special accommodations required for handicapped individuals planning to attend the public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the City of Fishers at (317) 595-3160 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.
In general, the Work shall be completed by State of Indiana certified/qualified Contractor and Subcontractors for the Project and consists of:
Roundabout Construction at the intersection of 96th Street and Cyntheanne Road in Hamilton County, Fishers, Indiana. Obtaining the Bidding Document Project Manuals will be available for purchase starting November 5, 2025.
Bid Documents and Plans can be obtained digitally from the City of Fishers via link: https://qcpi.questcdn.com/cdn/ posting/?group=8012654&provider=8012654&projType=all and/ or www.questcdn.com Reference Quest Number 9321302. To be considered a plan holder for bids, register with QuestCDN.com for a free Regular membership and download the bidding documents in digital form at a cost of $42.00. Downloading the documents and becoming a plan holder is recommended as plan holder’s receive automatic notice of addenda, other bid updates and access to vBid, online bidding via QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support
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To access the electronic bid form, download the digital bidding documents and click the ‘Online Bid’ button or Online Bidding ‘Available’ button on the bid posting page.
Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through vBid via QuestCDN. com. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
All payments for Bidding Documents are non-refundable. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Work shall be constructed under a Unit Price Contract.
A Bid Bond or certified check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each Bid. Performance and Payment Bonds each worth 100% of the Bid will be required of the successful Bidder.
Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.
Bids shall be properly and completely executed on a State Board of Accounts Form 96 (revised 2013). Each Bid shall be accompanied by the Contractor’s Bid Attachments (included in the project manual and proposal packet). A financial Statement (completely filled out and signed) shall also be submitted as required by Form 96.
Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of ninety (90) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The City of
Fishers reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than ninety (90) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period.
Submission of a signed Bid by the Bidder constitutes acknowledgment of and acceptance of all the documents and terms and conditions of the Contractual-Legal Requirements and Technical Sections of the specifications in the Project Manual.
The City reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor defects in bids or bidding procedure, or reject any and all bids, or to accept any bid as may be lowest responsive or most responsible as exclusively determined by the City of Fishers. The City of Fishers reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2.
A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
In accordance with Indiana Code 22-5-1.7-11, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees through the E-Verify program.
In accordance with Indiana Code 5-22-16.5, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner will be required to certify they are not engaged in business with the Government of Iran, as defined in IC 5-22-16.5.
The Contractor to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.
This Notice to Bidders is issued by:
Owner: City of Fishers
By: Hatem Mekky
Title: City Engineer
Date: November 5, 2025
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A little plagiarism never hurt anyone
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
The other day, I was reading this humor column in a Midwest senior publication called “Mature Focus.” I enjoy glancing through some of these magazines just to see what other folks of my vintage are writing about.
This particular author, Bob Levey, has been a well-known journalist in D.C. for many years, and I read a lot of his work when I attended George Washington University in the nation’s capital back in the ‘60s.
This particular article was about yoga fashion, a topic I covered several weeks ago in this newspaper. “Covered” might be the wrong term, because my piece was about how some yoga pants don’t really cover you, at all. The company unintentionally manufactured a line of see-through garments.
Well, Bob’s column about yoga pants was every bit as funny as mine. That’s because it was mine. They were my words, sentence for sentence, that I had penned early in October for this publication and others. But his name was on it.
About 13 years ago, I had a similar experience, but that time it was plagiarism. This time, that was not the case.
Back in 2012, I was told that a guy at a Minnesota paper was stealing other writers’ stuff and putting his name on it. Sure enough, I found several articles I’d written with his byline. The big thing he changed was my wife’s name. Mary Ellen was now Sara. In another, he changed avocado dip to onion dip. He wanted the writing to reflect a little local flavor. I was pretty angry, but I
Googled him and discovered he had won several writing awards. So, that made me feel better.
The first thing I did when I learned of this literary pilfering was to tell Mary Ellen. Her response was: “This is incredible, Dick. Are you telling me that he could have stolen from any of the hundreds of humor columnists in America? Why would he pick you?”
She went on: “Did he steal that adorable piece you wrote where I make fun of your bad habits like shaking your leg and leaving caps off of jars in the fridge? And how about that hysterical column where you put on someone else’s underwear at the gym by mistake?”
“Yes, Mary Ellen, but he also used all the columns where I made fun of you.”
“The man must be stopped, Dick.”
The Minnesota plagiarizer was confronted with the evidence and left the paper in disgrace. The publisher apologized to all the writers and readers, acknowledging how reprehensible this behavior was, but he added that the column would not be missed because “while his writing was good in the past, the last few months he wasn’t very funny.” That’s when he stole my columns.
I called Bob Levey at “Mature Focus” to apologize. Why would I apologize? I was afraid that if my column stunk, it could hurt his excellent reputation.
Dick
speaker.
1. Texter’s “Then again...” 5. Stockpile 10. Timber wolf
14. Prefix for “call” or “cop”
15. Portillo’s hot dog topper
16. Mideast ruler
17. Powered up
19. “Puppy Love” singer
20. Its clue is: “Estimate phrase”
21. Colts QB who helped the team score on their first 10 possessions of the season (see 38-Across)
23. Indianapolis Indians
pitching stat
24. Brief excursion
26. Catch some rays
28. Yank’s Civil War foe
29. Humdinger
33. Geist quacker
34. Word of warning
36. Tiny
37. Kuaba Gallery display
38. “Keeping up with the ___”...and a hint to the surnames of 21- and 50-Across
39. Pacers org.
40. X-ray alternative
41. Hole for a shoelace
42. “Hamilton” role
43. Vonnegut’s “Jailbird,” e.g.
45. HS proficiency test
46. California wine valley
47. Tummy trouble
49. Participated in the Mini-Marathon
50. Colts CB named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week last season (see 38-Across)
53. Watch sound
57. Black-and-white cookie
58. Cruise ship
61. Chess piece
62. Indiana Ballet Conservatory skirts
63. Sports org. with headquarters in White River State Park
64. Simple
65. Online cash-back deal
66. Clothing DOWN
1. Estimate phrase
2. Arcadia, Atlanta or Cicero
3. Off-Broadway award
4. Share a workspace, in modern lingo
5. Inverted “e”
6. Not now
7. Help
8. ___-mo
9. Vishnu worshiper
10. Crude shelter
11. Downtown Indy hotel: ___ Severin
12. Monon Trail transport
13. Spoken
18. Wine bottle plug
22. South American mountains
24. Reis, Nichols or Aronstam, e.g.
25. Humbled
26. Donkey
27. Tarkington play part
28. Break a promise
30. Confess
31. Indy Zoo striped beast
32. Twelve months
33. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a ___.”
34. Young fella
35. No longer working (Abbr.)
38. MCL’s jiggly dessert
42. Money business
44. Graveside words
46. Salt, to a chemist
48. Slang for a $100 bill
49. Washer cycle
50. It might begin: “Knock knock”
51. Indianapolis Opera solo
52. Cravings
53. High-strung
54. Empire that built Machu Picchu
55. Close
56. Snatch
59. Wrigley Field player
60. IND flight info
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