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Public meeting planned for Zionsville’s comprehensive plan review

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Town of Zionsville is nearing the end of its comprehensive planning process.

A draft of the comprehensive plan was presented last month to the Zionsville Plan Commission. HWC Engineering is preparing the new document for the town. The plan will guide future investment and development in Zionsville.

Adam Peaper, community planner with HWC, said the process fell behind schedule slightly.

“We acknowledge it’s taken us a little bit longer to get here than we originally thought, but that was on our end as we tried to best tailor the plan and recommendations,” he said.

The draft addresses land uses, housing, facilities, parks and transportation. The plan includes specific goals, including increasing the town’s nonresidential tax base through development of employment districts and activity centers; growing and attracting high-value jobs; and maintaining partnerships with key local organizations to advance Zionsville’s economic development vision.

The draft includes recommendations for development south of the Village.

“Future development south of Sycamore Street should create a lively mixed-use district that blends offices, shops and entertainment venues with a modest amount of housing to strengthen Zionsville’s economic vitality,” the draft states. “Commercial activity should be concentrated along South Main Street/Zionsville Road and 106th Street, with residential uses — such as upper-story units, townhomes and smaller-lot single-family homes — integrated in ways that reflect the character of the adjacent Village Residential District.”

The draft also includes focus areas

for development, such as the U.S 421/ Ind. 32 area. Per the plan, the goal is to capitalize on the access and visibility created by regional thoroughfares and nearby destinations, including Carpenter Nature Preserve and the Indianapolis Executive Airport.

“Focus area plans (are) special areas unique and of critical importance to advancing a number of the recommendations that are elsewhere in the plan,” Peaper said. “The implementation chapter gets into how to use and update the plan as well as kind of key shortterm and long-term actions related to each of the goals.”

The draft plan was developed after a series of workshops with the public, stakeholders, town officials and the steering committee.

“Across all these we’ve been really pleased with attendance,” Peaper said. “(There was) generally good feedback except for one of the goals that was related to attracting new housing, so that

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was ultimately removed from the plan. There were a number of comments related to future land use map, specifically the area around the airport and then some of the area to the west and what is more rural Zionsville… Other things we heard were, unsurprisingly, an ongoing concern about the Village and really keeping a focus on preserving that character and making sure any infill development or redevelopment is of an appropriate scale.”

The Town of Zionsville will host a public presentation on the draft plan at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at Zionsville Town Hall. The presentation will include an opportunity for questions.

The plan will come to the plan commission for a recommendation this month before going to the full council for adoption consideration.

The 213-page document can be viewed and commented on at uniquelyzionsville.com.

 Collection to benefit homeless and at-risk veterans — Hope for Heroes, a project coordinated by the Gamma Pi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, is accepting donations to benefit veterans receiving services from Hoosier Veterans And Families Nov. 10 through Dec. 1. Collection sites include Great Lakes Ace Hardware at Boone Village Shopping Center and Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library’s Zionsville and Whitestown branches. All items should be new. Suggested items include men’s winter wear; socks; undershirts; boxer briefs; and personal care items.

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The Town of Zionsville’s draft comprehensive plan includes recommendations for development south of the Village. (Image courtesy of HWC Engineering)

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Financial policy approved for Zionsville parks

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation has a new financial sustainability policy. The policy is a guide to create an equitable park system that provides access to high-quality parks and programs for all residents.

The Parks Board reviewed the policy in September before signing off on it last month.

Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jarod Logsdon said the policy will guide fees and fee increases needed to keep recreational programming intact. Logsdon said the document had one update since it was first introduced.

“We did add an equity and access section,” he said. “That states that the parks and recreation department will ensure programs and services remain accessible to all residents, regardless of income or ability. Fee assistance, tiered pricing and scholarship opportunities will be developed and considered for

programming to qualified residents. (We’re) making sure we capture that in the framework as we move forward.”

Members of the board asked about cost recovery policies associated with fees. Per the policy, programs and services will be classified into service tiers based on community and individual benefits, with cost recovery via program

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The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Board recently approved a financial sustainability policy for recreational programming at town parks. (File photo)

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fees designed to address operational costs.

Programs that support the community as a whole aim to recover 0 to 25 percent of operational costs through fees.

Programs that balance community and individual needs, such as special events and camps, aim to recover 150 percent of operational costs through fees.

Programs that benefit individuals, such as facility rentals, dog park memberships and private programs, will aim to cover 200 percent of operational costs.

Ultimately, the department seeks to recover half of its total programming operational costs by 2030. The department will work with local nonprofits such as the Zionsville Optimist Club, the Zionsville Parks Foundation and other community partners for sponsorship opportunities that support programming.

Logsdon said the department will re-

view pricing structures annually to ensure consistency with inflation, market conditions and strategic goals.

“This document reflects it being revisited every five years,” he said. “As our department and our board evolve, there might be some changes to this policy. The ultimate goal is to have achievable benchmarks and guidelines within this policy. (The goal) is to free up the finite resources within the general fund — the tax-based fund — so that those can be reinvested and supported into our maintenance and upkeep of our park system. We’re trying to diversify our operations so that we can sustain both missions — both parks and recreation. For those that have been paying attention to the recent budget cycles, it’s extremely difficult for all municipalities right now, but especially parks and recreation systems. So, having this framework and having these obtainable goals are all the more important.”

The board passed the policy unanimously. The board will consider programming fee increases this month.

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ZEF awards fall classroom grants

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The Zionsville Education Foundation recently awarded $25,910 in classroom grants to educators at Zionsville Community Schools as part of the 2025 fall classroom grants cycle — helping to fund 10 projects to enrich academic experiences for students across the district.

Funds will support scientific laboratory needs, literacy enrichment, robotics, makerspaces and student-run businesses.

Grants are made possible through contributions from local donors. In its 30th year, ZEF has provided $2 million in grants to Zionsville Community Schools.

“The power of a ZEF grant is that it transforms ideas into real-world learning experiences,” stated ZEF Executive Director Catherine Moser. “These projects will inspire, engage and empower our students to think critically, explore boldly and learn with purpose.”

Grant recipients are:

• Krista Westfall, ZMS — $1,804 for books to enhance ZMS’s literacy curriculum, deepen student understanding of key themes and foster critical thinking, comprehension and a lifelong love of reading.

• Matthew Mulholland, ZCHS — $5,400 for new lab and demonstration equipment to revitalize the physics portion of the Integrated Chemistry-Physics course

• Sarah Livengood, Emma Huhta, Kristi Godfrey, ZWMS — $1,516 for a student-run coffee business in the functional academics classroom, giving students real-world opportunities to practice communication, teamwork and life skills.

• Michael DeLand, Michael Murphy, ZWMS — $5,148 grant to expand the ZWMS makerspace with modern fabrication tools for more than

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• Dawn Makley, Stephanie Dudley, ZCHS — $2,500 to introduce new units on hands-on crime scene investigations, giving students immersive experiences in forensic science.

• Michael Murphy, Michael DeLand, ZWMS — $2,649 to expand access to VEX IQ kits, enabling more students to engage in robotics, engineering and coding through both classes and extracurricular clubs.

• Trisha Smart, Kristina Comer, Steve Simmons, Whit Keadle, ZWMS — $2,534 for durable frisbee golf equipment, helping students build coordination, strategic thinking and lifelong fitness habits in a fun, inclusive environment.

• Jen Gibson, Jill Phipps, ZWMS — In partnership with ZWMS and Indianapolis nonprofit ArtMix, the $1,800 grant will support an artist residency that engages life skills and functional academics

• Jessie Showalter, ZCHS— $1,800 to add manipulatives and materials that support inquiry-based learning across biology, chemistry, environmental science and physical sciences.

• Andy Seward, Terry Rowe, Gary Werner, ZMS — $757 for a color printer and digital camera to enhance student documentation and presentation in PLTW and Robotics programs.

“Each of these grants reflects our educators’ dedication to innovation and excellence,” ZCS Superintendent Rebecca Coffman stated. “We are grateful to ZEF for continuing to support our mission to provide exemplary learning experiences for every student.”

The nonprofit Zionsville Education Foundation supports academic excellence in Zionsville Community Schools through classroom, professional development and district-wide grants. Learn more at zionsvilleeducationfoundation.org.

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Nature programming grows

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation continues to grow its nature programming with a goal of connecting the town’s youngest residents to its identity as a “town within a park.”

Zionsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jarod Logsdon told the parks board last month the popular Nature Connections program is underway. In partnership with Zionsville Community Schools, Nature Connections teaches third-grade students about local ecosystems. The program includes classroom and outdoor work that conforms to Indiana State Science Standards. Funded by the Zionsville Parks Foundation. The program culminates with a spring service project.

“This is a program that continues to grow in our elementary schools,” he said. “Nature Connections is both an in-class educational component as well as in-the-field with a service project and field trip in the spring. It began at Eagle Elementary and just in a couple

of years we have expanded to Trailside and Pleasant View. This year we will also add Boone Meadow Elementary, so we’re working to expand this vital nature education component to our third graders throughout all of Zionsville.”

Logsdon said the department is also eyeing expansion of the program eventually to Union Elementary and Stonegate Elementary.

Zionsville Director of Recreation Services Mindy Murdock also updated the board on program offerings.

“Our ‘Popular Peeps,’ which is a preschool environmental education program series, has expanded, so we are now doing a series per month,” she said. “Participants do three programs throughout the month, and they meet once a week. That program has been very popular.”

Murdock also said the department has expanded preschool programs to Heritage Trail Park.

Learn more about educational programming through the Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation at zionsvillein.myrec.com.

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 Forum available for small business owners — Founders Forum, a new monthly panel discussion speaker series from the Boone County Chamber of Commerce, explores topics that spark innovation and growth while fostering meaningful connections. November’s featured speaker is Shawna Lake, founder and principal consultant at Deep End Talent Strategies, discussing “The Art of Performance Conversations: From Expectations to Impact.” The program is free to attend. The first session is 9 a.m. Nov. 19 at Club Works, 6210 Technology Center Dr., Suite 300, in Zionsville. Learn more at tinyurl.com/3khd69yj.

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 Christmas in the Village — The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas in the Village Parade and Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. Nov. 29. The parade begins at Eagle Elementary and ends at Old National Bank. Santa arrives in the Village at 6 p.m. for the tree lighting. Registration is open for groups who would like to march in the parade. Participation is $25. Learn more at zionsvillechamber.org under the events tab.

Park project gets marker

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

As Lincoln Park in Zionsville gets a makeover, the town plans installation of a plaque reminding the public of its historical significance.

Zionsville Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jarod Logsdon presented a proposal for plaque design to the park board last month.

“One of the goals of the Lincoln Park refresh project is not only to update to today’s standards but also hold on to much of the history and charm that makes Lincoln Park special,” he said. “Throughout the year, we’ve been approached by a group of citizens that care about the cultural and historic history of our community and would like to present the opportunity to host a placard in Lincoln Park.”

The marker will note the park as the site of the town’s original depot where Abraham Lincoln spoke when his inaugural train stopped in Zionsville on the way to Washington, D.C., in 1861. The plaque will spotlight the rail history as well as the significance of the park’s name.

Members of the board were pleased with the addition.

“I love the look of it and the historic feel that it gives you and the traditional just element that it carries,” Anna Schappaugh said. “I think, as we go through this refresh and we have a modern space, this placard will help be that reminder of the historical nature of the park.”

The plaque will be paid with funds raised in the Love for Lincoln campaign.

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A plaque explaining the history of Lincoln Park will be included as part of the Lincoln Park refresh project. (Image courtesy of Town of Zionsville)

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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

A Zionsville teenager who made her mark in the literary world as co-writer of two children’s books is branching out on her own.

Sarah Pfleeger published two children’s books with her writing partner, Lillie Duncan, in 2017 and 2022.

Now 19, Pfleeger — a 2025 graduate of Highlands Latin School in Carmel — is preparing to publish her first solo novel, “Evelyn Jordan.”

“I wrote my first book when I was in second grade and I got it published in fourth grade,” she said. “I wrote that with a co-author (but) then I moved schools and she moved schools, we went to different places. We didn’t lose contact, but for all intents and purposes we did. Then sophomore year, I was cleaning out my room and I found this manuscript that we had worked on. It was about half done. I didn’t realize we’d gotten as far as we did. So, I found her number and I called her.”

Pfleeger said the process of publishing children’s books with a partner was a great experience, with the pair engaging in a local book tour and meeting people at book-signing events. The experience prompted her to move to Highlands Latin School, which follows a four-day school week, to free up some of her time to write.

Her new book has been in the making for nearly a decade.

“I started the very first outline the summer before fourth grade.” she said. “It was very rough. It has gone in a very different direction than where the first outline was, but the main character is the same and that’s when I started to develop it further.”

Pfleeger said she did a lot of work on the book during the pandemic.

“I found the manuscript that I’d had and I thought, ‘OK, this is a good idea. We’re going to go with that.’” she said. “I would spend eight hours writing and just not realize I was doing it — I would be sitting from sunup to sundown writing. That’s when I finished my first draft, which was a huge deal because

this had definitely taken on many forms. And I’d worked on it on and off at this point for four years. And so, then I started submitting to different publishers because (publishing) takes forever. From the time you submit to the time they get back to you, it can be a year.”

Pfleeger finally struck a publishing deal with Pegasus Publishers in June.

“They reached out to me. I had a summer job nannying and I was sitting with my kids, and I checked my email,” she said. “I called my mom, because at this point, I’ve been submitting for four years.”

Pfleeger said the novel is centered on a missing woman who was presumed dead who shows up again after 20 years, and the main character’s interactions with the mysterious resurfaced character.

“It’s basically following a storyline of where she’d been that entire time, and also why she left,” she said. “What it eventually turned into — without giving away too much away, because there are a couple of twists — was a woman pretending to be someone. It ends up being this missing woman coming to my main character who was connected to the original case. It ended up being a much more tightly knit storyline and a true mystery.”

Pfleeger said she’s worked hard on

revisions on characters who were first developed before she was a teenager, to make them more relatable now that she is an adult.

“It was also originally for a younger age group, like middle school or early high school, and it’s now young adult,” she said. “A lot of that came with it just being more tightly knit now, and it being more of a cohesive storyline. I’m used to writing kids’ books, but I really like true crime and all different types of things like that.”

Pfleeger said her parents have been her biggest supporters.

“They’ve said, ‘This is your project, you will be doing this all on your own. But if you need help reading a contract, we’ll figure out a way to help you.’

Which has been really helpful for me because it’s made me a lot more driven because I had to find and do my own research,” she said. “But then it’s also made me really independent in my own creativity. I will go to them and ask if they want to hear (what) I wrote.”

Pfleeger said she also partners with her boyfriend, Leo Dixon-Sharp, to help brainstorm character ideas and plot lines.

“He actually did the cover art for my book, which I think is super cool,” she said. “He is my biggest supporter and best human, my best writing buddy…

I’ve never written as fast or as much as I am right now, because having someone whose brain works how my brain works to bounce ideas off of, and who will come out with something, he’ll start with something that’s so out of left field (and) then it’ll be a whole storyline that we’ve just created.”

Pfleeger is now going through the editing cycle of publishing, where the manuscript is sent back to her for revisions. She said the process is much different for her first solo novel than it was as a children’s writer when she was younger.

“My next phase is to see if I have all of these scenes and the dialogue works, but what am I missing?” she said. “For the first time, I am kind of able to do stuff that I wasn’t before. I now have a lot more independence, which has allowed me to be able to do that. I’m already working on another novel that started recently.”

Pfleeger said she’s also gotten more involved with research aspects of writing and even hopes to connect with local police and crime scene investigators as she researches future storylines for crime-related novels.

Pfleeger expects “Evelyn Jordan” to be released in 2026.

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Sarah Pfleeger and her writing partner Lillie Duncan penned their first book, “The Mystery of the Stolen Pearl Necklace,” in 2017 under the pseudonyms Annie R. Meade and Bailey M. Richards when both were in fourth grade.

The pair partnered again in high school in 2022 for their second book, “Mystery of the Stolen Future.”

The books follow two young detectives as they solve mysteries. The books, published by AuthorHouse and aimed at children 9-12, are available on Amazon.com.

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Zionsville writer Sarah Pfleeger will publish her first solo novel in 2026. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Pfleeger)

Sarah Pfleeger with her partner Leo DixonSharp, who provided the artwork for the cover of her new novel. (Photos courtesy of Sarah Pfleeger)

Zionsville author Sarah Pfleeger’s notebook demonstrates some of her brainstorming ideas for her new book.

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New home permits are expected to take a seasonal pause as winter approaches.

According to a breakdown of new home permits issued in the nine-county Indianapolis region by the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, new home permits increased 1 percent in September 2025 over September 2024.

According to the latest data, 7,911 permits were issued across central Indiana through September 2025 — up slightly from 7,797 during the same period in 2024. Although activity eased slightly this fall, the region continues to outperform broader U.S. housing trends.“After a strong summer, we’re seeing the market take a natural pause as builders recalibrate for the end of the year,” BAGI CEO Chris Hancock stated.

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Legend’s concert to celebrate 20th anniversary of 1st album

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For John Legend, 2025 represents the junction where his creative past, present and future meet.

Although last year was the official 20th anniversary of his 2004 debut “Get Lifted,” this year’s tour finds him hitting the road full force with a 10-piece band to commemorate a collection of songs that reflects that seminal part of his life when he was in hardcore hustling mode.

“This is the true celebration of the 20th anniversary of my first album and first tour,” said Legend, who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Fishers Event Center. “It’s really celebrating 20 years of my relationship with my audience and the connection we’ve built over all these years. And it all started with this album. I decided I would do a tour in celebration of that album and really in celebration of all of it thinking about the journey we’ve been through that started with this album. We’re doing songs from throughout my career as well, but we’re focusing on the entirety of “Get Lifted.” I also do some storytelling about the making of the album, what I was inspired by and some of the other artists that were kind of in my orbit and inspired me.”

Legend recalled the journey to getting the album off the ground.

“Most of that album was recorded when I was still trying to get a record deal,” he said. “I was working by day as a management consultant and then going to the studio at night, playing gigs and open mics around Philadelphia and New York at night and on the weekends. I was kind of burning the candle at both ends, being rejected by every major record label. I was really working hard and fighting to be heard and seen, believing that I had something special to offer, but not having it come to fruition at the moment when I thought I was ready — having to

keep working for years to finally get to the place where the gatekeepers were ready to let me through the gate.”

As results reflect, Legend has arrived in the subsequent two decades. Besides seeing “Get Lifted” go double-platinum and earn him three Grammys out of eight nominations that year, the Ohio native has gone on to become an EGOT (winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). He also spent a decade as a vocal coach for the NBC reality competition “The Voice” and expanded into publishing (Get Lifted Books) and cosmetics (founder of Loved01, a skincare brand for melanin-rich skin). But it’s his role as family man in which Legend

takes the greatest pride, having been married to Chrissy Teigen since 2013. Legend took inspiration from his role as a father to the point where he released 2024’s “My Favorite Dream,” his 10th studio album and first collection of children’s songs.

The album was, outside of a handful of covers, all original material solely penned by him. “My Favorite Dream” notched a pair of 2025 Grammy nominations. Written on the piano next to Legend’s kitchen, Legend said the songs were “directly inspired by the things we say to our kids and inspired by the energy and love we feel in our home every day. I just sat at the piano and wrote some songs rooted in that.”

Legend asked indie folk multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens to produce “My Favorite Dream.”

“I reached out to Sufjan Stevens, who is one of the artists I’ve loved for 20 years or so, and I thought he would be perfect for producing and arranging the album,” Legend said. “The only hitch was that I’d never met him before or spoken to him before. And so, I had to find him and his information and reach out to him and hope he didn’t think this was a ridiculous idea. He was interested, but wanted to hear the music first, so I sent him all the simple demos I did on piano and vocal of the songs. He loved the songs, felt inspired by them and felt we could do something special together, so we did it.”

Legend is delighted with the final product.

“I’m truly so proud of it. It’s one of my favorite albums I’ve made, and I am so happy with how it came out. It’s exactly what I hoped and beyond when I was hoping that Sufjan would want to do this with me,” he said. “When he got his hands on it and added his unique musicianship to it, he made it the dreamy album that I wanted it to be.”

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‘TOOTSIE’

“Tootsie” runs through Nov. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Carmel Arts Council presents dinner and “Dueling Pianos” Nov. 5, followed by “Esque: Burlesque” Nov. 6, “Divas of the Songbook” Nov. 7 and “Sweet Caroline: The Music of Neil Diamond” Nov. 8 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. except for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN’

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Young Frankenstein” through Nov. 9 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE

Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 p.m. at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘VOICE OF WHITNEY HOUSTON’

“The Voice of Whitney Houston: A Symphonic Celebration” is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘WITH

HEARTS OF GRATITUDE’

Indiana Wind Symphony presents “With Hearts of Gratitude” concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

HENDRICKS LIVE!

Feverup Presents “We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance and Light Show” at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield. For more, visit hendrickslive.org.

John Legend will perform Nov. 16 at Fishers Event Center. (Photo courtesy of Gaelle Beri)

ENTERTAINMENT

IWS concert pays tribute to veterans

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert has a fitting theme for a performance two days before Veterans Day.

“With Hearts of Gratitude” will include patriotic songs and marches. The concert is set for 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The concert opens with Robert Jager’s “Esprit de Corps,” which was written for the United States Marine Band.

“That piece is probably Jager’s most famous piece next to his original composition for the band, which was called the ‘Third Suite,’” IWS Music Director Jay Gephart said. “He ended up writing a lot of band music throughout the years, but nothing came to this particular level.”

Gail Robertson, who will make an IWS debut, is the euphonium soloist for “Up All Night” by Eric Knechtges. Robertson is the visiting professor of euphonium at Indiana University

Gail Robertson will be a guest soloist for the Indiana Wind Symphony’s Nov. 9 concert. (Photo courtesy of IWS)

and associate professor of euphonium and tuba at the University of Central Florida.

Another piece in the first act is “Hymn To The Fallen” by film composer John Williams. The piece is from “Saving Private Ryan.”

Robert Russell Bennett’s “Suite of Old American Dances” concludes the first act.

“Bennett is an American composer who is known for his orchestrations of many well-known Broadway shows by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers,” Gephart said.

The second act opens with Morton Gould’s “Fourth of July.”

“It sounds like a musical version of fireworks,” he said.

The second act includes “Proud to Serve,” which is a medley of all the service songs.

The concert closes with John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, INDIANA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD H. CRANE, deceased ESTATE NO.

Notice is hereby given that Roger L. Burrus was on October 10, 2025, appointed personal representative of the Estate of Richard H. Crane, who died on the 23rd day of September, 2025. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Lebanon, Indiana, on 10/14/2025.

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Attorney for the personal representative: Roger L. Burrus, Atty. #3986-06 CHURCH CHURCH HITTLE + ANTRIM

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Notice is hereby given that I have, as the owner (or with the owner’s consent) of the property commonly addressed as: Northeast corner of Perry Worth Road and CR 550 South, and legally described by the attached legal description, have filed a petition before the Whitestown Plan Commission, which petition requests a Concept Plan and Primary Plat Amendment for the said property in order to: Adjust the layout of the previously approved concept plan and preliminary plat in August 12, 2024.

This petition, Docket # PC25-058-PP and PC25-59-CP , will come for hearing at 6:30pm in the Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Dr, Whitestown, IN 46075, on November 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 the Sri Venugopalan at sveugopalan@whitestown.in.gov so accommodation can be made. The 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 this petition may be submitted at any time to planning@whitestown.in.gov or Whitestown WPC, Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Dr, Whitestown, IN 46075.

Legal Description

A part of the West Half, of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 18 North, Range 1 East, of the 2nd Principal Meridian, Boone County, Indiana, being that 39.74 acre parcel shown on the survey prepared by Tracy L. McGill, LS #20500009 on April 29, 2024 as American Structurepoint, Inc. Project Number 2024.00999.0001 (basis of bearings – Indiana State Plane Coordinate System – West Zone) said 39.74 acre parcel described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 36; thence South 88 degrees 34 minutes 18 seconds West 1,341.23 feet along the south line of the said Quarter Section to the southwest corner of Edmonds Creek North at Anson Section 2, the plat of which is recorded as Instrument Number 2020008864, said corner being the Southeast Corner of the West Half of said Quarter Section and the point of beginning of this description; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 31 seconds West 1,020.48 feet along the south line of said half quarter section to the southeast corner of that 0.852 acre parcel described in the Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument Number 2020005179; thence along the easterly and northerly boundaries of said 0.852 acre parcel the following five (5) courses: 1) North 01 degree 36 minutes 06 seconds West 98.36 feet; 2) South 88 degrees 23 minutes 54 seconds West 220.00 feet; 3) North 45 degrees 03 minutes 02 seconds West 68.25 feet; 4) North 16 degrees 07 minutes 50 seconds West 126.29 feet; 5) Northerly 61.67 feet along an arc to the left having a radius of 468.00 feet and subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 17 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds West and a length of 61.63 feet to the west line of the aforementioned half quarter section; thence North 0 degrees 52 minutes 57 seconds West 993.41 feet along said west line to the southwest corner of that 16.96 acre parcel described in the Quitclaim Deed recorded as 2021008794; thence North 88 degrees 42 minutes 25 seconds East 1,340.89 feet along the south line of said 16.96 acre parcel and the easterly extension thereof to the east line of said half quarter section; thence South 0 degrees 52 minutes 12 seconds East 1,320.14 feet along said east line to the point of beginning and containing 39.74 acres, more or less.

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29. Nose part

33. Lay blame

36. Drunkard

37. Alexa alternative

38. “___-ching!”

39. Literally, “fish tooth”

42. Pierce Jewelers stone

43. Fishers HS math class, for short

45. Pinnacle

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53. US president 2 or 6

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61. Brian Wilkes weather map line

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