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2 vying for Union rep on ZCS board Compiled by Spencer Durham Incumbent Union Township representative Jennifer Valentine of the Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees is running for reelection against Rachel Brandli. Both have had children in the school district and are active in the community through volunteering. Brandli coaches Zionville Little League softball and is involved with Family Hope Ministries. Valentine works with Helping Veterans and Families and Christamore House Guild. Brandli declared a Republican Party affiliation. Valentine did not declare a party. The general election is Nov. 3. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Brandli: I want to be a part of helping to make a strong ZCS, even stronger. Valentine: I am running for reelection because excellent governance is vital to maintaining the strong schools and community Brandli we value. Our board is collaborative, with diverse strengths. I would be honored to continue serving our community as we work together to support students and guide our schools toward continued success. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Brandli: I am deeply committed to the responsibility of shaping the next generation in both areas of character and academic growth. I bring

a balanced approach of thoughtful evaluation, intentional questioning to support well-informed decisions and fostering unity by creating a positive, welcoming environment where encouragement is part of the culture. Valentine: As an experienced board member and longtime ZCS parent, I approach leadership with curiosity and empathy. I bring 12 years of firsthand experience in this community and a commitment to problem-solving, Valentine engagement and advocacy. I believe our community deserves a leader who listens, asks questions and works collaboratively. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Brandli: 1. Stronger academic support, management in classrooms to help equip teachers and students for success. 2. Sex curriculum should reflect stronger age‑appropriate material with parents being the primary educators in intimate relationships. 3. Ensure clear accountability and responsible use of financial resources so all spending reflects wise and thoughtful stewardship. Valentine: Strategic investment in teachers and staff to support continued growth and student success, including support for the operating referendum. Responsible planning for growth, including school safety, land and capital needs. Engagement: I enjoy meeting with and listening to parents, students and community members. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE

THE PARTISAN DIVIDES TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Brandli: By working constructively with one another, we can stay focused on what truly matters: supporting our students. Their education, growth and character development should remain at the center of every decision we make. Schools should be places where learning thrives — not environments for political agendas or any form of ideological indoctrination. Valentine: I bridge the partisan divide by putting people before politics. I serve all constituents and welcome different perspectives. I lean into difficult conversations, listen to understand and look for common ground. School board decisions should be focused on students, families, staff and our community — not political labels. WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND STRONG COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND PARENTS? Brandli: My approach is to be approachable. I want everyone to feel comfortable coming to me with concerns, thoughts or ideas and know that they will hear back from me in less than 24 hours. I will listen and document, summarize patterns over time and present observations to the administration. Valentine: Different ideas make us stronger, and good leaders remain curious and open minded. I welcome communication from parents and community members and believe people should have access to their elected representatives. I will continue listening, asking questions and communicating openly and respectfully.

DISPATCHES  Town OKs budget — The Zionsville Town Council approved the town’s 2027 budget Oct. 5. The budget includes 3.85 percent raises for staff, six new firefighters and other new hires. It is a balanced budget after an initial proposal included some deficit spending, pulling from reserves. Instead, the town opted to move some 2027 expenses to this year using higher-than-expected supplemental local income tax revenue. The town council also approved multiple additional appropriations — permission for departments to spend additional money — for police

equipment, Main Street decorations and for a path connecting Elm Street Green to the new additions planned at Lions Park.  New I-65 interchange open — A new diverging diamond interchange at U.S. 52 and I-65 near Lebanon opened Oct. 2. The new Exit 143 gives traffic full access to the interstate and U.S. 52 regardless of what direction traffic is coming from, as well access to the areas east and west of I-65. It replaces Exit 141. The diverging diamond pattern is one of only a few in Indiana, and is considered safer as it re-

duces potential crash points and instances of having to cross traffic, according to INDOT. It also is meant to accommodate increased traffic in the area. The project was completed several months ahead of schedule.  Early voting open — Early voting began Oct. 6 and goes through Oct. 28. People can vote early from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, 1 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zionsville Town Hall. Town Hall will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

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Board: Melton did not violate election law election board is composed of a county clerk, in this case, Boone County Clerk Lisa Bruder, and two appointed individuals who represent the RepubA candidate for Boone County Council did not violate election law by reuslican and Democratic parties. Danielle Norris is the Republican rep ing signs that said “reelect” on and Brian Jones is the Demothem, according to the Boone County Election Board. cratic representative. Both are The board voted 2-1 Sept. 28 lawyers. that Craig Melton, who is runNorris and Bruder said Melton did not violate election ning for the District 4 county law. Their argument centered council seat, did not violate on the fact Melton does hold an election law for posting signs Melton elected office and the sign didn’t that said “Reelect Melton.” specifically state “county council.” Melton said the signs are from previThere was much deliberation over the ous elections, such as when he ran for reelection for Zionsville Town Council. definitions of “officeholder” and “electHe said he repurposed the signs to save ed office.” campaign money and reduce waste. Bruder said the Indiana Election Melton serves on the town council. Commission also did not find Melton to “I did not intend to mislead voters or be in violation of the law. violate any election requirements,” he Jones argued Melton’s actions were told the board. a violation and proposed fining him a Melton said he fixed his campaign nominal fee, to set a precedent. signs, covering up “reelect.” The board “It probably did … implied an officewas appreciative of his corrective holder position that you didn’t have actions. before,” Jones said. “As Mr. Melton has Amanda Rubeck, a Zionsville resisaid, concedes, I believe, that the ‘redent, filed a complaint against Melton. elect’ has a potential to confuse, at minShe argued the “reelect” wording could imum, and mislead, at worse, voters.” lead voters to think Melton was already Not finding Melton in violation on the county council. would set a bad precedent, Jones arIndiana code states a person cannot gued, because a candidate could have use campaign materials or political adsigns that say “reelect” if they’ve won any election, ever. vertising to falsely claim they hold an “I don’t think that’s a message the elected office. Boone County Election Board needs to Melton told Current he was frustrated over the ordeal, calling it a nonissue. be sending out,” he said. The board took issue with a new “Politics are shifting to the nuanced statute — which also was a topic of things instead of policies when there is deliberation — that defines campaign no argument about policy,” he said. materials under the referenced code for Melton reiterated he did not try to not being specific enough. deceive voters. “The legislature could have done “It’s really not accurate to say it was such a better job on this,” Jones said. intentional,” he said. “I don’t know why they did this so There was disagreement among poorly.” the three-person board as to whether Melton’s actions violated the law. An By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

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PFLAG serves as safe space By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com A father trying to learn more about their nonbinary child, a grandfather who wants to be affirming to their transgender grandchild because their mother is not and a grandmother learning the correct pronouns for the transgender granddaughter are among the people who attend PFLAG meetings in Zionsville. PFLAG Zionsville/Boone County, an advocacy group for LGTBQ people and their friends and families, launched in 2025. It is a local chapter of the nationwide organization. Zionsville resident Ellie Brown sought likeminded individuals in 2024 following what she described as antitransgender rhetoric that dominated the general election and legislation that proposed bans on gender-affirming care and to restrict athletic participation for transgender athletes. Brown linked up with another Zionsville resident, Julie Haines. A year later, Zionsville had its own PFLAG group, which encompasses LGTBQ people and allies. Brown said the goal is to provide a sense of belonging, especially at a time when she said state and federal legislation targets the LGTBQ community. “Everybody has a trauma, like a church that tells them they don’t belong,” she said. The group meets monthly and is open to people 18 and older. Meetings are confidential and participants can discuss anything or nothing at all. “People are really opening their hearts to being understood (on) what they’re going through,” Haines said. The meetings, Haines said, are a safe space. Group members said there’s been a positive response since launching last year. Haines said meetings are inspiring. “I leave the meetings, and my heart is ready to explode out of my chest,” she said. For more visit, zionsville-boone-county.pflag.org/, PFLAG Zionsville/Boone County on Facebook or zionsvilleboonecountypflag@gmail. com.

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YEARS AS A ZCS PARENT

YEARS SERVING ON THE SCHOOL BOARD

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Jen Valentine

Experience in our schools. Experience in our community. Experience representing ZCS. Four children have attended ZCS since 2014, with two currently in high school.

Current ZCS School Board Member

EXPERIENCE THAT SPANS THE DISTRICT

13 YEARS ZCS PARENT & VOLUNTEER

• Four children have attended ZCS since 2014. • Classroom, athletics, robotics and extracurriculars. • Volunteer and support across all grade levels. • ZCS Unified Track Volunteer — 4 years

Invested in our students. Always.

4 YEARS

SCHOOL BOARD EXPERIENCE Current ZCS School Board Member. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: ZCS maintains an AA credit rating from S&P Global Ratings — reflecting very strong creditworthiness and ability to meet financial obligations. With Indiana’s credit enhancement, our long-term rating is AA+. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Zionsville Community High School is ranked #2 PUBLIC HS in the state of Indiana and No. 230 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Zionsville Board of School Trustees awarded Exemplary Governance Award by the Indiana School Boards Association

Strong Finances. Stronger Futures.

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON ZCS PARENT & VOLUNTEER  STATE OF INDIANA • Monitors legislation affecting schools and public education • Attends sessions at the Indiana Statehouse • Serves as the connection between the school board and state-level legislative activity • Served as the ZCS Board of Trustees delegate at the October 2026 Indiana School Boards Association Delegate Assembly

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

A RECORD OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Degree in Human Resource Management Concentration: Training & Development

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8 years including Communications Chair and President

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Eagles golf team wins third straight state title to win three consecutive individual state titles, joining Carmel’s Martha Foyer (1979-81) and Martinsville’s Leigh Anne Hardin (1997-99). The Zionsville Community High Snively shot 67 in the opening round School girls golf team had a target on and 71 in the second for a 6-under 138. it the entire season. But the Eagles, led Mt. Vernon sophomore Ressie Lemmon by junior Taylor Snively, thrived under was second with a 144. pressure. “(Snively) is one of the hardest “I think the biggest key is the workers I know and puts everydrive these girls have,” Eagles coach Maggie Nobbe-Knecht thing she has into getting betsaid. “They wake up every day ter,” Nobbe-Knecht said. “That wanting to be better. They can work ethic is a huge part of what finish a round that is record sethas made her the athlete she is today. But what really separates ting and still walk away feeling Snively Taylor is the way she handles like they left shots out there. pressure. She doesn’t shy away from it, They constantly push each other to she thrives on it. She takes the pressure become better golfers, and that competand expectations and uses them to her itive drive within the team has been a advantage. Over those two days at state, huge part of our success.” you could see her become even more foThe Eagles captured their third consecutive IHSAA state championship Oct. cused and locked in. When the moment 3 with a record-setting two-day total gets bigger, her focus gets sharper.” score of 589 at Battle Ground Golf Club Snively said the team was up for the in Battle Ground near Lafayette. The challenge. score broke the previous record of 604 “We had an undefeated season, so we set by Carmel in 2013. The Eagles had 26 had a lot of momentum riding into it,” fewer strokes than second-place Carmel. she said. “Myself and the team probably Snively became the third girls golfer had a big target on our back going into By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Zionsville Community High School captured its third consecutive state championship. (Photo courtesy of Double Edge Media/IHSAA)

the championship, but I just played it like any tournament – stuck to my process, just executed shots and got a couple putts to drop Day 1. I built myself a lead and then kind of had a steady day two with the same process.” Zionsville senior Paige Henney and sophomore Olivia Patton finished in a five-way tie for fifth place with a 149 total. Junior Avery Lewis tied for 12th with 153 total. “I’m incredibly proud of all five of

my girls,” Nobbe-Knecht said. “They have put so much hard work and effort into getting to where they are today. I’m proud of Taylor, Olivia, Paige and Avery for earning All-State honors. That is such a huge accomplishment, especially in Indiana, where girls golf is on a whole other level. Paige and Olivia have been so consistent and solid all season long, and to see them finish their seasons with top-five finishes at state was special. What makes it even more special is that they got to experience that moment together. To be standing next to your best friend on the biggest stage in high school golf, after all the hours of practice, the early mornings, the ups and downs and everything they’ve gone through together is a pretty incredible reward.” Henney earned the Mental Attitude Award. “Paige cheers louder for other people than she does for herself,” Nobbe-Knecht said. “She has this incredible ability to make both experienced golfers and brand-new golfers feel celebrated, supported and like they belong.”

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Finances highlight State of the Schools By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Community Schools Superintendent Rebecca Coffman’s State of the Schools address Sept. 30 highlighted construction work in the district, student achievement and the need for a new referendum. Coffman, along with CFO Regina May, broke down funding streams, the impact property tax legislation will have on ZCS and what voters will see on the Nov. 3 ballot. ZCS is seeking up to $21.4 million per year for eight years, starting in 2027. The new referendum would replace the current operating and safety referendums and is in response to Senate Enrolled Act 1, which is expected to reduce how much property tax revenue municipalities, schools and libraries receive. Referendum revenue would support the salaries of a third of ZCS teaching staff. “We really do need that to support our classrooms,” May said. May also covered the referendum question that will appear on the ballot. It will list the $21.4 million figure along with a maximum tax rate and average financial impact on a taxpayer. The average financial impact will list $1,368 per year for a home assessed at $600,000. But May said the figure is misleading, because it is based on if there is no referendum at all.

Because Zionsville residents have paid for referendums for several years, the actual increase would be about $7 per year. “That’s a very different number, but the ballot question is assuming you don’t have one. But we have for 14 years,” May said. The wording, required by state law, is a point of contention among some educators who argue it’s meant to make it harder for referendums to get approved. ZCS has a webpage where people can enter their home’s value and learn how much they’d pay under the new referendum. It is available at zcs.k12.in.us/ referendum-2026/tax-calculator. “We want people to go to the voter’s box and be well informed, because there’s a lot at stake,” Coffman said. If the referendum fails, it will likely mean significant cuts and ones that would impact student learning, school officials said. Other highlights from State of the Schools included student achievement from IREAD rates — no child was held back for not passing the test — to the vast range of academic offerings for students. Coffman touched on internships recently completed by high school students, including two who were interested in mechanics and worked in the school’s bus barn. The two students now study aeronautical engineering and aviation mechanics in college.

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Zionsville’s Main Street will be turned into an open-air art gallery later this month. Main Street Zionsville’s Gallery On & Off Main, set for noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 24, will feature artist demonstrations inside local businesses and restaurants in the Village. Visitors can stroll Main Street, browse local establishments, meet artists and find original artwork. “Gallery On & Off Main is really about bringing art into the places where people already love to gather,” stated Tom Casalini, vice president of Main Street Zionsville. “You can spend the day wandering, meeting artists, discovering new work, shopping, dining and simply enjoying the character of Zionsville. It’s an experience that feels very natural to Main Street.” Several central Indiana artists will have demonstrations in various art mediums, including: • David Seward at Black Dog Books • Amy B. Carroll at Out of the Blue Studios • Joe Vandersaar at Village Mercantile

• Cindy Newcomer at Frances Parke • Cynthia Young at Fivethirty Home • Ann King at King’s Art Studio and Gallery • Scott Miller at Robert Goodman Jewelers • David Broerman at Roasted in the Village • Julie Davis at CV Art and Frame • Art in Hand Gallery, featuring two of their artists, Judy DeGan and Dawn Michaelis • Pamela C. Newell at CoHatch • Linette Pedigo at Curious Squirrel Bookshop • Susan Brewer at Midwest Jewelers Gallery On & Off Main is meant to benefit both shops in Zionsville as well as local artists. Visitors are encouraged to wander and explore downtown. “Whether someone comes specifically to see art or simply comes to enjoy a beautiful fall day in Zionsville, there will be plenty to discover,” Casalini stated. “That’s the fun of Gallery On & Off Main. “There’s no single route and no right way to experience it.” For a complete list of artists and locations, visit mainstreetzionsville.org/ art-walk.

Parks’ Fright Night set for third year

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Maplelawn Farmstead will be overrun with zombies later this month. Zionsville Parks & Recreation’s third annual Fright Nights is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24. The spooky event features a haunted barn experience on the historic farm. This year has a zombie theme. Fright Nights will incorporate Mulberry Fields. Participants can check in or purchase tickets at the park’s concession stand. Parking also is at Mulberry Fields. A haunted hayride will take participants from the park to Maplelawn which will have a Fright Barn and Spooky Story Barn. There also will be a campfire and opportunities to roast marshmallows and s’mores. Tickets are $12 if purchased in advance and $15 the night of. Tickets are timed. Park staff encourage people to be on time and buy tickets ahead of time as

Fright Nights is a Halloween-themed event geared toward older children, teens and adults. (File photo)

the event is expected to draw hundreds of people. “You don’t have to wait to enjoy yourself,” said Mindy Murdock, director of recreation services. The event is geared toward older children, teens and adults. Children under 12 must be supervised at all times. Tickets are available at zionsville-in. gov/740/Fright-Nights.

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Nature preserve wins award news@youarecurrent.com Carpenter Nature Preserve has only been open a few months, but it’s already garnering statewide recognition. The park was named the 2026 Community Green Project of the Year by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities Sept. 30. AIM is an advocacy group for municipal government in Indiana. It represents more than 460 members, composed of towns and cities around the state. The Green Project award is part of AIM’s annual awards program that highlights accomplishments by Indiana municipalities. Carpenter Nature Preserve won the award for its “innovation and scope, thoughtful planning and incorporation of schoolchildren,” according to a news release. “It is gratifying that AIM would recognize what we have already learned in Zionsville,” Mayor John Stehr stated. “The Carpenter Nature Preserve is vital to protecting part of the natural world in our town for generations of our families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy.” The 215-acre nature preserve at 601 S. 900 E. opened in May and features a pavilion, nature playground, two miles of trails, an outdoor classroom, am-

DISPATCHES  Zionsville Plan Commission — The planning commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St.  Menards hosting food drive — Menards stores will have a food drive through Oct. 31. Nonperishable items, like cereal and soup, can be dropped off at collection boxes near exit doors.  Church speaker series continues Oct. 27 — Biochemist Anil Bajpai will speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Zionsville Christian Church, part of the church’s “Who is My Neighbor?” speaker series. Bajpai works in the field of global regulatory affairs for clinical trials. The speaker series features diverse people who discuss their cultural and spiritual background, why they immigrated to the United States, the assimilation issues they have encountered, and ideas about how to bridge cultural and societal divisions. Admission is free.

DISPATCHES  ZCS nets school safety grant — Zionsville Community Schools received $86,000 through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program. The annual grant program provides matching grants to school districts for safety expenses. ZCS will use its grant funding to afford school resources officers.

Carpenter Nature Preserve opened in May. The 215-acre park is the first in Union Township and the largest nature preserve in Boone County. (Photo by Spencer Durham)

 Zionsville Safety Board — The safety board meets at 8 a.m. Oct. 19 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak

St. The safety board oversees operations of the Zionsville Fire Department and the appeals process for residents seeking relief from the Fire Protection Ordinance.  Zionsville Parks Board — The parks board meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. The parks board oversees maintenance and development of parks and recreation in Zionsville.

phitheater, two scenic overlooks and a wildlife blind. It was formerly Wolf Run Golf Course. The former golf course is being restored into a mix of prairie, woodland, wetland and riparian habitats. A second phase of work is planned and will include boardwalks through wetlands, more trails, overlooks, a tree canopy and the restoration of 10,000 linear feet of land along Eagle Creek by the Indiana Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program.

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Foundation names new VP By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com The Community Foundation of Boone County named Hope Coons as its next vice president of community impact Sept. 29. She began her new role this month. Coons was previously the foundation’s director of community engagement and oversees Coons the Women of Impact giving group, Boone County Nonprofit Network and Boone County Leadership. In her new role, Coons will lead the Community Impact department which encompasses marketing, grant making and operations. “Hope is a strategic and relationship-focused leader who understands the importance of listening, building trust and bringing people together,” Foundation CEO Julie Reagan stated. “In this role, she will help us see where CFBC can have the greatest impact and bring the right people and resources together to move that work forward.” The foundation has an endowment of $42 million, a figure that has grown by $13 million in three years. “We have more money to grant out than we’ve ever had before,” Coons said. For more, visit communityfoundationbc.org/.

DISPATCHES  Town accepting Tree of the Year applications — The Zionsville Tree Board is accepting applications for Tree of the Year through Oct. 15. Eligible trees must be within Zionsville. They can be on either private or public property. Applicants should submit a photo of the tree and any notable information about the tree, including its species. Apply at tinyurl.com/nhfzy7nf.  Cheese ball fundraiser returns — The Zionsville chapter of Psi Iota Xi is selling cheese balls to support local programs as well as a scholarship at Zionsville Community High School. To order, visit tinyurl.com/y6jbbk8k.

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ZCHS student organizes STEM program for children

By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Mira Shah, Kinley Sanders and Charlie Myers celebrated as their robot came to a stop inside a classroom at Zionsville West Middle School. The three students successfully navigated a maze taped on the classroom floor. Then they did it again, cheers and all. It’s the type of experience Alyssa Ye, a freshman at Zionsville Community High School, wants more young girls to have when participating in STEM. That’s why she organized “She’s Rylentless,” a STEM program for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade, which took place Oct. 3 at ZWMS. More than 140 students — boys also were welcome — signed up for the first of what Ye hopes becomes an annual event. “I hope this leaves a good impression on the girls and boys,” Ye said. “I hope they feel more confident in their abilities and pursuing STEM.” Ye joined her middle school robotics team and worked her way up to learning to drive and build robots. She went to a state competition, beating out some boys who gave her a hard time. “I want STEM to be more welcoming,” Ye said. It’s something she lives by. Ye has volunteered with the developmental robotics team at ZWMS and mentored girls on elementary robotics teams. She started a Girls Who Code club last year at her former middle school and is still involved. Children rotated through stations such as drone flying, robotics, coding and building a tower out of straws. The morning started with an appearance by Katelyn Fair, NXT Racing engineer for Chip Ganassi Racing, who spoke to children and served as an example of what careers are possible in STEM fields. “The fun of STEM is you don’t need to know everything to begin,” Ye said. “You just have to try and be willing to try.”

From left, Mira Shah, Charlie Myers and Kinley Sanders steer a robot through a maze Oct. 3 during a STEM program at Zionsville West Middle School. (Photos by Spencer Durham)

Amid the excitement of driving their robot, Charlie said she enjoyed learning to operate the robot. Mira, flashing a pink and white bracelet, said she enjoyed creating the jewelry which represented her name in binary code. The idea of a girls-empowerment STEM day came after one of Ye’s former teachers, Michael DeLand, attended a national robotics competition, where a speaker talked about their experience hosting similar events. DeLand said he immediately thought

of the “go-getter” Ye as someone who could take on such a project. “I had her in mind,” he said. “She cares about STEM and STEM for girls.” Ye was game, but soon learned she couldn’t do it herself. She created a 14girl committee to plan the event. Her friends helped run the stations and guide children where they needed to be. “You shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help,” Ye said. Friends helped her with marketing, making flyers, reaching out to local

WOMEN IN STEM Women are outpacing men in completing college degrees; however, there remains a wide gap in STEM fields. Young women between ages 25 and 34 are more likely to have a four-year degree, according to Pew Research Center. The statistic applies to all major racial and ethnic groups. Still, there remains a significant gap

between genders in STEM related fields. Women only make up about 35 percent of STEM graduates, according to UNESCO, a figure that hasn’t changed much in 10 years. Gender stereotypes, a lack of female role models in STEM, biases in hiring and work-life imbalances contribute to the gap, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Alyssa Ye, a freshman at Zionsville Community High School, was approached by a teacher about organizing a STEM day for young girls. Ye recruited friends and organized “She’s Rylentless,” a program for 140 children.

businesses for sponsorships and created their own nonprofit. The group received a grant from the Zionsville Education Foundation that covered most of the costs. Robotics is very popular throughout ZCS buildings. There is so much interest at the middle school levels and students must try out to make a team. DeLand said it’s no surprise the first-time STEM event almost maxed out. “I think this shows you the value of STEM in the community,” he said. Ye walked the halls of her former middle school, checking in with her committee members throughout the morning, not hesitating to help a child with a coding exercise. “I’m really happy,” she said. “I would have 100 percent loved this as a kid.” ON THE COVER: From left, Macey Bower,

Selina Gal and Andrea Reichman Morales race against the clock to build a tower of straws Oct. 3 during a STEM program at Zionsville West Middle School. The tower-building activity was one of several STEM-related opportunities for students. (Photo by Spencer Durham)

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New breakfast spot opens By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

A new restaurant along U.S. 421 is bringing a different vibe to breakfast. A morning at Egg Republic features upbeat music, a bright interior and a menu with nods to global cuisine. The brunch restaurant at 3295 U.S. 421 opened in July at Appaloosa Crossing. It is the third owned by Illinois residents and married couple Jon and Mirie Pinjolli. The restaurant has a diverse menu ranging from classics like pancakes and omelets to pacos — pancake tacos with scramble eggs, chorizo and cheddar cheese drizzled with honey — and shrimp and grits. Jon Pinjolli said the menu is inspired by Mediterranean, South American and North African cultures. “We want to give people a diverse menu,” he said. There are two Egg Republics in Illinois. The Pinjollis expanded to Zionsville after a friend recommended they check out suburban Indianapolis. “We fell in love with the area, the

Egg Republic is at 3295 U.S. 421 in Appaloosa Crossing. (Photo by Spencer Durham)

aesthetic, the people, the community,” Pinjolli said. “We were thinking, ‘We got to be here.’” Pinjolli said the goal of Egg Republic is to offer an “elevated” and “high-energy” breakfast experience. “We want to break the rules,” he said. Popular menu items include creme brulee French toast, chicken-fried bacon and capri salad. Pinjolli recommends the French toast, enchiladas and steak and eggs. Egg Republic also has sandwich and wrap lunch options. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis reports continued yearover-year growth in single-family building permit activity across central Indiana, with revised July figures strengthening the region’s year-to-date performance and August continuing the positive trend, with 953 permits issued compared to 890 in August 2025 — a 7 percent year-over-year increase. The local gains come as national housing conditions remain under pressure, according to a BAGI announcement. The National Association of Home Builders reports that existing home sales fell 2 percent in August, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Single-family construction was down 6.5 percent nationwide year over year, as elevated mortgage rates, construction costs and affordability challenges continued to constrain buyers and builders nationwide. “Central Indiana continues to show steady demand even as the broader housing market faces significant challenges,” stated Chris Hancock, CEO

of BAGI. “The revised July numbers give us a clearer picture of the activity we’ve seen this year, and another year-over-year increase in August shows that builders are continuing to respond to the needs of our growing communities.” Conditions continue to vary throughout the nine-county region, with some seeing a decline — most notably in Hendricks County, which was down by more than 100 permits compared to 2025. “Growth isn’t occurring evenly across every community, and builders are continuing to navigate affordability and cost pressures,” Hancock stated. By county, central Indiana home permits for August totaled: • Boone, 117 • Hamilton, 323 • Hancock, 82 • Hendricks, 88 • Johnson, 109 • Madison, 25 • Marion, 175 • Morgan, 16 • Shelby, 18

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The art of creating a corn maze By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com Stacy Bonner has been an artist nearly all her life. “I’ve yet to meet a craft that I didn’t like,” said Bonner, the manager of Hogan Farms in Brownsburg. For the most part, those crafts have been small enough to hang on the wall in her home. But for the past four years, Bonner has taken her artistic talents to a much larger scale — the Hogan Farms corn maze. In the Midwest and elsewhere, corn mazes are popular attractions. Venues such as Hogan Farms and Russell Farms in Noblesville pair corn mazes with pumpkin patches, hayrides, markets and more. But the corn maze is the biggest production, as the owners of the farms have to be artistic and organized in order to create them. There are some commonalities between how farmers create corn mazes, but the artistic process differs. Bonner loves Halloween. When she spoke to Current in August, she already switched to her seasonal phone case with little ghosts on it. When she first approached Hogan Farms owner Zach Frazee a few years ago about working with him, she proposed changing his designs — mostly farm-related or sports-related — to more Halloween themed. For the past four years, Bonner has brought her spooky approach to the maze designs. She starts by drawing out the shape of the cornfield and seeing what she can fit into it. One year, she took clip art and arranged it on a sheet until all the figures fit just right. The 2025 maze featured a huge skeleton with a bat at his feet. She sketched out the figures and then sent it off to the company that came and mowed the pattern. This year, they worked with one of the premier corn maze designers in the Midwest, Precision Mazes. The company, helmed by Rob Stouffer, is near Kansas City, Mo., and has designed thousands of mazes over the past 26

‘CATS’ “Cats” runs through Nov. 22 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘JAGGED LITTLE PILL’ Civic Theatre’s production of Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” runs through Oct. 17 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Hogan Farms manager Stacy Bonner’s original art (left) compared to the final product for the farm’s 2025 corn maze. (Photo courtesy of Stacy Bonner)

years. He said his team can design something for clients, but they prefer local designs that mean more to the members of that community. “We want the concept to come from the client,” Stouffer said, “because it really is their product and it needs to be something they’re excited about as they market and merchandise it to their guests throughout the fall.” The Precision Mazes designers take the visions and designs that farm managers send them and they turn them into mazes. They ensure that there’s one way in and one way out, with plenty of dead ends along the way. They also make sure that the corridors through the corn are far enough away from each other that you can’t see or hear people passing nearby, Stouffer said. Then Stouffer programs a GPS device with the exact coordinates of where to mow in the field. When Stouffer arrives, his mower knows exactly where to go and he rides along with it to ensure everything goes smoothly. His mowing season runs from July to September, he said. Other Indianapolis-area corn mazes are a little more low-tech. Russell Farms in Noblesville has kept largely the same approach over the course of its 25 years of operation, employee Amy Morris and owner Laura Russell

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Precision Mazes’ mower cuts a path through a cornfield with the assistance of GPS technology. (Photo courtesy of Precision Mazes)

said Russell comes up with an idea and maps it out on a piece of paper. When the corn is about hip high, Russell and her family go out into the fields and chop down the corn with the paper map as their guide. While they’ve incorporated drones into their process recently, the general analog approach of following a design on paper has been the main strategy for 25 years running. “And it works,” Morris said. Hogan Farms is open from Tuesday-Sunday every week this month. Russell Farms is open Wednesday-Sunday the next two weekends and Saturday, Oct. 31, as well. More information is available on brownsburgcornmaze. com and russell-farms.com. Both Hogan Farms (15 years) and Russell Farms (25 years) are celebrating landmark anniversaries, so they both themed their mazes this year around those anniversaries. But Bonner is already looking forward to bringing a spooky design back to the field in 2027. “Next year, I’m envisioning a witch out here on a broom,” she said.

Main Street Productions presents “The Crucible” through Oct. 18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org. THE WAR AND TREATY The War and Treaty will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘THE SIXTIES SHOW’ “The Sixties Show” is set for a 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 concert at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘INVINCIBLE’ “Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson” is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘THE SPACE BETWEEN THE NOTES’ Niladri Kumaar’s “The Space Between the Notes” is set for a 7 p.m. Oct. 16 concert at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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A love of special effects put Michael Carbonaro on a magical path. Carbonaro will bring his “Wonderboy” tour to Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel for an 8 p.m. Oct. 23 performance. This is Carbonaro’s third national tour, but it is the first time he has been to the Allied Solutions Center. “I’d say ‘Wonderboy’ is basically 90 minutes of fun, surprises, audience participation and people looking at each other going, ‘How the heck did he do that?’” he said. “I think somewhere underneath all that is this idea of getting back to the childhood feeling of when your imagination felt like a superpower.” Carbonaro starred in five seasons of “The Carbonaro Effect,” which started in 2014 on TruTV and ended in 2020. “We’re always talking about a reboot,” he said. “We’ve got some stuff in the works.” Carbonaro said clips from the

shows are on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. “It’s really found an audience just in the social clips that people share,” he said. “I love so much of the stuff we did on the show, but, boy, I really come alive when I’m on stage. I like to say on ‘The Carbonaro Effect” I was putting one person down the rabbit hole, and live, I get to put the entire theater down the rabbit hole at once … My entry into magic was really a love of monsters and special effects. I thought I was going to be a makeup and special effects artist for the movies. “There is actually a bit in the show right now where I transform into all these different creatures. It was the kind of act I used to do when I was a kid, just for myself in the mirror.” Carbonaro views special effects as a form of magic. “I found a love of what I do when I would go to a magic shop where I grew up in Long Island (N.Y.) to buy makeup supplies,” he said. “I would find myself on the other side of the store where the magic tricks were. I loved performing them and making people laugh. Magic

Concert raises over $20K By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

Concerts for a Cause raised more than $20,000 for victims of the recent flooding in central Indiana with its first virtual concert, co-founder and president Bruce Kidd said. Although the approach was novel, the concept of a concert fundraiser is not new for Concerts for a Cause. The Carmel-based organization has presented more than 40 concerts through the years. Following the historic flooding in August, video marketing company Spokenote reached out to Concerts for a Cause to propose a virtual concert that anybody could watch at any time. Kidd was already thinking about a benefit for flood victims when Spokenote’s founder and CEO John Wechsler made contact, so Kidd jumped at the opportunity. “It was just serendipity or divine intervention, I don’t know what it was,” Kidd said. “(Wechsler) called me and said, ‘Hey, I’ve got an idea.’ And when he explained the idea, I just laughed and said, ‘Well, that’s a better idea than

Musical artists involved in Concerts for a Cause include, clockwise from upper left, Tay Bronson, Marc Imboden, Liz Longley, Michael McDermott, Pat McGee, Jon McLaughlin and Chris Trapper. (Photo courtesy of Concerts for a Cause)

mine.’ It’s much broader and bigger.” The 50-minute concert featured performances by artists across the country, including Tay Bronson, Marc Imboden, Liz Longley, Jon McLaughlin, Michael McDermott, Pat McGee and Chris Trapper. The concert went live Sept. 22 and was available until Oct. 5. People still can donate to the cause at indyconcertsforacause.org/ buy-tickets/2026-flood-donation.

Magician Michael Carbonaro’s “Wonderboy” tour will stop at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Stuart Pettican)

became a way to perform special effects live.” Carbonaro said he attended New York University to become the next David Copperfield. He took acting, drama, voice and dance classes. “I really got into the acting and comedy (aspect),” he said. “I started booking some TV shows as guest stars. I did a couple of films. I moved to Los Angeles with the idea of pursuing acting over magic, but oddly enough, as life is, magic came right back to me.”

Carbonaro, 50, performed segments of hidden camera magic on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He grew up a fan of “Candid Camera.” “When I did (the segments), I got to be the actor, the magician all at once,” he said. “‘The Carbonaro Effect’ created the exposure to do a tour like this one. I would say it’s the sole engine.” Carbonaro said his makeup skills come in handy. “I still slay Halloween,” he said. “On the television show, even though it’s a comedy show for all ages, there were some bits that were really scary. We went into voodoo and there were monsters in some of the bits and ghosts. There was one bit where somebody believed that a human head was blooming out of a plant and all these crazy things you would see in horror and sci-fi films.” Besides film work, Carbonaro has appeared in TV shows such as “CSI: Miami,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “30 Rock” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” For tickets, visit thecenterpresents. org. For more, visit michaelcarbonaro. com.

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4 years old. Pecar’s mother asked him and his brother if they would like to take painting or ballet classes. Pecar’s brother immediately said he wanted to paint, leaving Pecar with ballet. While By Alex McCarthy his brother moved on from painting alex@youarecurrent.com relatively quickly, Pecar immediately fell in love with ballet. He was involved Sometimes as he walks through the with the Russian Ballet Academy of Inhallways of the Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Business Operations Manager diana before the faculty at the academy Mark Pecar sees himself in the founded IBC. He remained with dance studios. IBC before he went off to college. It’s not just that he sees young From there, he developed an dancers who remind him of array of interests, from ceramics himself when he used to train to photography to sustainable and perform with IBC. He sees agriculture. He decided not to videotape of himself on the pursue dancing professionally. TV screens in the studios. The For a year, he worked on a hyPecar young dancers are studying his droponic lettuce farm before choreography as they prepare for their moving to Los Angeles to be near his performances. brother, who was living there. While “I’ll just chuckle,” Pecar, 30, said. “It’s in LA, Pecar parlayed his photography so full circle and super rewarding to interest into a job and branched into art see dancers who are so committed and departments in the film industry. impassioned. I know what that feels He recently felt a pull to return like, so it’s rewarding to play a part in closer to home and connected with enabling that.” the business operations manager role Pecar grew up in Carmel performing at IBC, where he started working in with IBC. He refers to the faculty there May. Among other duties, he’s focused as his “extended family.” Now, as an on fundraising and marketing. The adult, he has found his way back to the efforts help the IBC continue to stage conservatory, where he is giving back to productions, such as “The Nutcracker,” the organization that gave him so much presented Nov. 28-29 at the Palladium at when he was younger. the Allied Solutions Center for the PerHis journey began when he was just forming Arts.

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The Indiana Ballet Conservatory is bringing “The Nutcracker” to the stage at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts on Thanksgiving weekend. Performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and at 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets are available at indianaballetconservatory.org. The show is complete with live musical accompaniment from the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Children’s Choir. For the first time in IBC’s history, IBC dancers Gus Leinauer and Thomas Wilcutts will share the role of the Nutcracker Prince with the guest artist, Cincinnati Ballet First Soloist Philip Fedulov. IBC dancers Emily Geon and Clara Crane also will take the stage as Sugar Plum Fairies. The IBC has staged sold-out per-

“The Nutcracker” will be presented Nov. 28 and 29. (Photo by Amanda Renzulli)

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