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Meet the Senate District 31 candidates Compiled by Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS?

Candidates for Indiana Senate District 31 are Republican Juanita Albright of Fishers and Democrat Kerry Forestal of Indianapolis. The district includes portions of Fishers, the Geist area, Lawrence and Castleton. The candidates answered the following questions from Current:

Albright: By starting with issues we all agree on — safe communities, strong schools and affordable healthcare. I am willing to listen to people from both parties and look for practical solutions. I won’t compromise my principles, but I don’t believe every disagreement has to become a partisan fight. Forestal: as the federal Marshal, I had to collaborate with dozens of federal judges. Locally, I have nearly 70 judges, other elected officials and 25 city-county councilors. There is a skill level you develop by working with people across the aisles.

WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Albright: I am the best choice for voters because of my experience in both healthcare and education. I believe in listening to people and validating their concerns even if we do not always agree. Forestal: I’ve had Albright experience in local and federal levels. I was the United States Marshal for the majority of the state of Indiana. I’ve been the sheriff administering a $150 million budget for nearly eight years. My skills and collaborating with the judiciary and Forestal others in government will be put to use in the state Senate. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Albright: My top three issues are affordability, healthcare and education, with safe communities underlying all three. Forestal: Fully funding our schools. reward and retain our teachers. They should be paid well. They — and our students’ parents — are creating our future leaders. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE

SENATE ENROLLED ACT 1 (2025) SHIFTED PROPERTY AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES, CAUSING BUDGET SHORTFALLS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THIS YEAR. WILL YOU SUPPORT RAISING LOCAL INCOME TAXES TO OFFSET PROPERTY TAX LOSSES, AND HOW WILL YOU MANAGE THIS “FISCAL CLIFF?” Albright: We need to be careful to not simply shift the tax burden. I support property tax relief, but additional local taxes should be based on clear need, strong accountability and an understanding of the impact on families and businesses. I support giving local communities flexibility while ensuring taxpayers relief. Forestal: SEA 1 passed by the supermajority, Republicans placed a heavy tax burden on local government. That being said, local governments, once being put into that position, make the best decisions on whether they need a tax raise to provide services. VOTERS FACE TWO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON THIS BALLOT: ALLOWING JUDGES TO DENY BAIL BASED ON

“SUBSTANTIAL RISK” AND CHANGING JUDICIAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS. WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THESE AMENDMENTS AND WHY? Albright: We need to consider whether someone presents a significant danger, but denying bail before trial is a significant step. Strong due process protections are important. I would base my decision on whether the amendment strikes that balance. Judicial residency requirements should preserve community connection without limiting the pool of qualified applicants. Forestal: Yes, on both constitutional amendments. There are sufficient levels of scrutiny before a judge could deny that bail. Also expanding the pool of potential judges in smaller communities seems to be a reasonable step and was adopted initially by both the House and in the Senate. WHAT STATE-LEVEL FUNDING MECHANISMS WILL YOU CHAMPION TO SOLVE HAMILTON COUNTY’S CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING? Albright: I would expand programs that help employers create childcare, subsidize care for employees or partner with existing providers. I support removing unnecessary barriers that prevent qualified providers to open or expand. On workforce housing, I would focus funding on incentives and structure that increase the housing supply. Forestal: I don’t have an answer today. That needs to be intently studied with the sole goal to keep safe but very affordable childcare. To explore possibly increasing a tax benefit for those with dependent children to allow a parent to work if they choose to do so or need to do so, and still provide reasonable childcare.

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Ohio man indicted in death of Fishers teen activity. Thomas allegedly traveled from Ohio to Fortville Jan. 5 to pick Buzbee up and take her back to Ohio with the intent of A federal grand jury in Ohio has engaging in sexual activity. The indictindicted Tyler Nike Thomas, 39, of Columbus, Ohio, on charges related to ment alleges that he murdered the victhe disappearance and death tim during the course of those of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee of offenses. Fishers. Cellphone analysis reveals According to a Sept. 23 anThomas allegedly traveled to an Airbnb in Logan, Ohio, on the nouncement from the U.S. afternoon of Jan. 6. At approxAttorney’s Office Southern District of Ohio, Thomas allegedly imately 9:25 a.m. Jan. 7, cellsexually exploited and murdered phone data shows he traveled to Buzbee the Fishers teenager in early the area of the North Country January. Trail Trailhead in Wayne National “Prosecutors from my office have Forest, where Buzbee’s remains were worked diligently with our federal, later located, and stayed in that area for state and local law enforcement partabout five hours. Forensic review of Thomas’s cellners over the past eight months to bring today’s charges forward, never losing phone allegedly revealed deleted comsight of the pursuit of justice for Hailey munications and interactions between Buzbee and her family,” U.S. Attorney Thomas and the victim, including Dominick S. Gerace II stated. “I want messages on SnapChat and sexually exto assure the public that we will not plicit images of the victim in Thomas’s waver as we see this case through. That Columbus residence and the Airbnb diligent work, dedication and commitresidence. Thomas initially was arrested in ment to justice will continue as this case January on a local charge, which was proceeds.” dismissed when he was taken into fedIn a separate statement, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said the indictment eral custody in February and charged by brings the community one step closer to federal criminal complaint. justice for Buzbee. The nine-count indictment charges “Without the dedication and integhim with kidnapping resulting in death; traveling with the intent to rity of the critical work of the Fishers engage in illicit sexual conduct with a Police Department, today’s indictment minor resulting in death; transportawould not be possible,” he stated. “We will continue to stand in support of Hai- tion of a minor with intent to engage ley’s family to see that justice is served.” in criminal sexual activity resulting in death; sexual exploitation and attemptThe federal announcement alleges that Thomas met Buzbee online played enticement of a minor; obstruction of justice; and accessing digital materiing video games, including Roblox and League of Legends. As early as May als with the intent to view child pornog2024, he allegedly attempted to entice raphy. Some of the charges are eligible the then-15-year-old to engage in sexual for the death penalty. By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

DISPATCH  Early voting opens Oct. 6 — Early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election begins Oct. 6, giving registered voters several weeks and multiple locations to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting will begin at the Hamilton County Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square, in Noblesville and the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Additional early voting locations in Carmel, Fishers and Westfield open Oct. 21. Any registered Hamilton County voter who meets the requirements to vote may vote early in person. No application or reason is required. For a list of early voting locations, dates and hours, visit HamiltonCounty. in.gov/1399/Vote-Early---In-Person.

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Meet the Candidates

Indiana House District 37

Compiled by Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com House District 37 candidates are incumbent Republican Rep. Todd Huston and challenger Lauren Cole, a Democrat. District 37 includes parts of Fishers and northern Hamilton County communities such as Cicero and Arcadia. The candidates answered the following questions from Current: WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Cole: I have watched our representatives put large companies ahead of working people while costs continue to rise. I believe that our tax dollars should be invested directly back into our communities in ways that benefit us, like strong public schools, Cole affordable healthcare, safe communities and reliable infrastructure. Huston: I’m proud of the good things happening in Indiana. I want to build on that momentum, create more opportunities for families and ensure Indiana remains the best place to live, work and raise a family. We need to keep Indiana moving forward—that Huston means making sure success reaches every Hoosier. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Cole: I understand the strain that working families are experiencing. I am living it, too. I will fight for affordability, responsible use of our tax dollars and real transparency and accountability. Voters deserve representation that will put them first and that is exactly what I intend to do. Huston: As a husband, dad and lifelong Hamilton County resident, I care deeply about building a strong future for our communities. Since becoming Speaker, we’ve cut taxes every year, made record investments in education, empowered parents to choose the best

education for their kids and made lowering healthcare costs a priority. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Cole: Affordability, strong public schools and accountable government. I will fight to lower healthcare, housing and utility costs through targeted legislation. I will also fight to protect public education from voucher expansion and work to increase visibility and accessibility into the decisions being made at the Statehouse. Huston: 1. Lowering costs, continuing to reduce taxes and improving affordability for Hoosiers. 2. Keeping our communities and families safe, specifically focused on keeping our kids safe online. 3. Growing our economy, attracting investment and high-paying jobs and creating thriving communities HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Cole: I will bridge the divide by treating everyone with respect and focusing on the challenges we share. Right now, rising costs, weakening public school funding, public safety and accountability in government are issues that affect all of us. That is why these priorities are what I am most focused on. Huston: I’ve focused on advancing commonsense policies that expand opportunity and improve quality of life for all Hoosiers. Much of the work we do at the Statehouse and for the people we represent isn’t partisan. More than 90 percent of bills passed during the last legislative session received bipartisan support. SENATE ENROLLED ACT 1 (2025) SHIFTED PROPERTY AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES, CAUSING BUDGET SHORTFALLS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THIS YEAR. WILL YOU SUPPORT RAISING LOCAL INCOME TAXES TO OFFSET PROPERTY TAX LOSSES, AND HOW WILL YOU MANAGE THIS “FISCAL CLIFF?” Cole: I do not support raising income taxes to repair a fiscal cliff created by the legislature. I will fight to restore local funding, review wasteful corporate subsidies and tax breaks, enforce clawbacks where necessary and redirect funding back to public schools, Continued on Page 5

COMMUNITY Continued from Page 4 public safety, roads and other essential services. Huston: Hoosiers are frustrated by rising property taxes. Last year, we passed property tax reform projected to save homeowners $1.3 billion over three years. The goals of SEA1 are to provide tax relief and give communities a path to grow — rather than continually increasing the tax burden on existing taxpayers. HOW WILL YOU ATTRACT DIVERSE, HIGH-PAYING TECH JOBS WHILE ENSURING STATE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS KEEP PACE WITH GROWTH? Cole: By choosing to invest in public education, workforce training initiatives and expanded partnerships with universities and local employers. By tying incentives to strong wages and robust benefits, we can ensure responsible growth that benefits our community directly. Huston: By keeping costs low, strengthening our talent pipeline and building the types of communities where people want to live and work. Indiana will continue to invest in key priorities like education and infrastructure that are critical to that success.

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ABOUT THE CANDIDATES: LAUREN COLE Age: 29 Current occupation: Lead coordinator — clinical trials Hometown/years in the district: Fishers, four years Highest education: Bachelor’s in biochemistry, minor in music Campaign Website/social media: laurencoleforin.com; facebook. com/LaurenColeForIN; instagram. com/laurencoleforin; youtube. com/@LaurenColeForIN/featured; threads.com/@laurencoleforin TODD HUSTON Age: 54 Current occupation: Business consulting Hometown/years in the district: Lifelong Hamilton County resident Highest education: Bachelor’s in political science, Indiana University Community involvement: Former member of Hamilton Southeastern School Board, Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation Board and Fishers Planning Commission Campaign Website/social media: hustonforstaterep.com

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Everwise Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its newest full-service branch Sept. 21, joined by Fishers community and business leaders, Hamilton Southeastern High School students and Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue. The branch at 12330 Olio Rd. marks Everwise’s sixth full-service branch in Hamilton County and 20th in the Greater Indianapolis area, according to a news release. “Today represents an important milestone for our organization,” stated Kasey Bridges, Olio Road branch manager. “Fishers has the kind of community spirit Everwise is drawn to and we are excited to launch our new prototype design, highlighting how we will maximize its space to serve our clients in the best way possible.” The drive-thru includes two Interactive Teller Machines, which combine the convenience of an ATM with the option to connect with a live teller via video during extended service hours. A self-service coin machine is also available in the lobby. Everwise Credit Union is Indiana’s largest credit union with more than 50 branches throughout Indiana and southwest Michigan, and more than 300,000 members. For more, visit everwisecu.com.

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Meet the candidates

HSE School Board District 3

Compiled by Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Two candidates are running for the open District 3 seat on the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. Board of Trustees: Michelle Fullhart, who did not declare a political party, and Republican David Turk. The candidates answered the following questions from Current ahead of the Nov. 3 election: WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Fullhart: 1. Students first – decisions must prioritize student learning and safety. 2. Teachers valued – employees most responsible for student success should be given competitive pay, professional respect and Fullhart a supportive environment. 3. Excellence always – we must continue to maintain the high standards and excellence that our community expects for HSE students Turk: 1. Keeping the board focused on its purpose of academic excellence and student achievement. 2. Protecting and strengthening programs that support every student including our exceptional Turk learners. 3. Supporting teachers and classrooms while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Fullhart: In my eight years on the board, I met with many constituents in person and engaged online to listen and answer questions. Though views may differ, we all want student success. I will keep engaging with everyone, regardless of their politics, to find common ground and understand diverse perspectives. Turk: The school board should be about students, not politics. I will lis-

ten to parents, teachers, students and community members, even when we disagree. The focus should be on student achievement, supporting teachers, fiscal responsibility and making decisions that serve every student and family in HSE. SENATE ENROLLED ACT 1 (2025) SHIFTED PROPERTY AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES, CAUSING BUDGET SHORTFALLS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THIS YEAR. WILL YOU SUPPORT RAISING LOCAL INCOME TAXES TO OFFSET PROPERTY TAX LOSSES, AND HOW WILL YOU MANAGE THIS “FISCAL CLIFF?” Fullhart: I support HSE’s referendum to maintain funding as state support declines. I will work with legislators to prioritize public school funding over charter and private schools who choose their students. I will also provide oversight to the district budget so the annual referendum rate will stay low. Turk: I am for the proposed referendum for HSE. Very tough decisions would have to be made if it does not pass. That being said, it is of paramount importance that we elect a board that will respect the taxpayer when setting the tax rate each year, always pursuing efficiency. WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO HANDLING CONTROVERSIAL CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND BALANCING PARENTAL RIGHTS WITH STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS? Fullhart: HSE follows state laws regarding required curriculum, with opt-outs for sexual or religious content. Parents have the right to request alternative reading assignments or submit a review for a library book. Parental engagement is vital and working together directly builds strong partnerships that support student success. Turk: Parents deserve transparency and a meaningful voice in their children’s education. I support curriculum that follows Indiana academic standards, is age appropriate and prepares students for success. Issues will arise. I will listen to parents, students and educators and work towards solutions that respect families and educational requirements.

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COMMUNITY 11 arrested in Hamilton County undercover operation news@currentinfishers.com Eleven men who drove to the Westfield area to allegedly meet with who they believed to be young girls for sexual activity now face felony charges following an undercover operation by the Fishers-based Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children task force. According to a Fishers Police Department news release, the arrests took place between Sept. 22 and 24 as each man arrived at a location to meet with the young girls, but were met by undercover police officers instead. The following men were arrested and charged with child solicitation, a Level 4 felony. Some face additional charges. • Simon Cinzah, 31, of Indianapolis, who also was charged with attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 felony • Ricardo Flores, 43, of Indianapolis, who also was charged with attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 felony; and attempted dissemination of matter harmful to a minor, a Level 6 felony • Lucky Udoudo, 30, of Carmel, who also was charged with attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, Level 4 felony • Jermas McNeal Jr., 36, of Indianapolis, who also was charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest • El Hadji Babacar Ndiaye, 26, of Indianapolis • Sean Conway, 28, of Westfield • David Josue Gomez-Posada, 21, of Texas • Homero Madrigal Arevalo, 41, of Logansport • Darian Foster, 25, of Indianapolis • Arvind Kumar Kaul, 49, of Carmel • Michael Podniestrzanski, 38, of Indianapolis All suspects were taken to the Hamilton County Jail. FPD stated that the investigation is ongoing and additional charges could be filed by the Hamilton County Prosecutors Office.

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Riverside school cell tower proposal on hold for now By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A proposed cell tower that could be built on the grounds of Riverside Intermediate School off Eller Road in Fishers has some nearby residents concerned about the impacts of the structure and the scope of the 50-year lease agreement, which was approved in September 2025 by the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees. Although it’s been a year since the lease agreement was signed, the project has not yet moved forward. It’s still waiting for a variance from the City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals after a January 2026 hearing on the matter was pulled. Neighbor Becky McNichols, who objects to the cell tower and has been closely following the topic, said it was set to return to the BZA this September, but it again couldn’t move forward because the company — APC Towers IV of North Carolina — doesn’t have the authority to seek a variance. That request needs to come from the school district, which means another HSE School

Board vote. Since the original lease agreement was approved, there has been a change in administration. When asked for comment about whether the district intends to move forward with the project, an HSE spokesperson responded, “This is an ongoing conversation and we will be providing more information when it is available.” There was no further comment. The approved lease calls for an initial five-year term, which will automatically renew for an additional nine terms unless the tower company gives notice. According to information in the Sept. 10, 2025, meeting packet, HSE will receive $18,000 per year when the tower is constructed, with an annual 1 percent increase — $180 more annually — leading to a base rent of $27,000 a year by the 50th year. Besides the base rent, HSE would receive $150 a month for up to three additional wireless carriers that sublease space on the tower, which could mean $5,400 more to the district annually. McNichols said the original lease agreement wasn’t well advertised and

A cell tower could be built on the south end of the Riverside Intermediate School property near White Horse Lane. (Google Maps image)

neighboring residents weren’t aware of the project until they received notices from the city’s BZA, stating that the zoning variance was coming before the board. The tower is planned for the south side of the school property, adjacent to North White Horse Lane. When they received the BZA notices, she said neighbors started organizing. “Information was coming to the BZA of people against it and then they pulled it (in January),” she said. “We were just hoping that it was done.”

But they received notices that the matter was coming back to the BZA in September. Although it was pulled again, McNichols said she doesn’t trust that it’s over and wants the community to know that it’s still a possibility. In addition to the impact to nearby homes and the viewshed, she’s concerned about the nearby White River corridor, along with public access to trails and a nature preserve behind the school. McNichols said plans call for the tower to be built very close to the homes on White Horse Lane, with a 20-foot gravel access road leading to it. She noted that the structure would encroach on an existing rain garden and construction would require removing trees that now act as a buffer for homes and as flood protection. She added that she believes some school board members are waiting until after the November election to reduce political fallout. McNichols said she and other neighbors support the school district and the upcoming operating referendum, but they also want transparency.

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Fishers Century Club members selected SERVE Village as the recipient of the club’s quarterly donation during a Sept. 15 meeting that focused on local nonprofit organizations that stepped forward to help Hamilton County residents affected by recent flooding. SERVE Village helped coordinate the community’s flood response, bringing together volunteers, government agencies and nonprofit partners to assist residents throughout Hamilton County. Its ongoing efforts include organizing cleanup and “muck-out” teams, distributing essential supplies and connecting affected families with available resources. “SERVE Village stepped up when our community needed it the most,” stated Adam Kallick, founder of the Fishers Century Club. “They brought people and resources together, organized volunteers and helped families begin the difficult process of cleaning up and recovering. Our members wanted to recognize that incredible response and provide additional support for the important work that continues.”

The final donation total is expected to be in the $3,000 to $4,000 range. Contributions are still being collected from those who were unable to attend the meeting. Once the final tally is completed, the Fishers Century Club will present SERVE Village with a check representing the full amount. Those who would like to donate may contribute through the Fishers Century Club’s online Grapevine giving platform at tinyurl.com/OnlineGivingFCC. The meeting also produced a new opportunity to support local nonprofits. Mike Pratt, who runs Vicious Biscuit in Fishers, offered to host dine-to-donate events benefiting organizations. The Fishers Century Club is a crowd-giving organization that meets quarterly to hear presentations about area charities, vote on a recipient and combine individual contributions into a larger community gift. All funds collected go directly to the selected nonprofit. The next quarterly meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Club Coworking. For more, visit fisherscenturyclub.com or visit facebook.com/ fisherscenturyclub.

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Meijer Store Director Janice Thongvanh, left, and Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County Executive Director Nancy Chance with a replica check representing the grocery chain’s $15,000 donation to the local nonprofit, which has been providing flood relief in addition to its other philanthropic activities. The donation was part of the store’s grand opening celebration, set for Sept. 30. The new store at 15700 Southeastern Pkwy., is the first Meijer with a Fishers address and the second Meijer Grocery in Indiana. Meijer Grocery stores are smaller than the typical Meijer stores, with a focus on food, pharmacy and pet items. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

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Meet the candidates for House District 88 Candidates for the Indiana House District 88 seat are incumbent Republican Chris Jeter and challenger Stephanie Jo Yocum, a Democrat. HD88 includes portions of Fishers and the Geist area, Fortville and McCordsville. The candidates answered the following questions from Current: WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Jeter: I chair the House Judiciary Committee, practice law, and served as a Navy JAG in Iraq. My record is public with vote counts attached. The Indiana State Police Alliance and Indiana Professional Fire Fighters endorsed Jeter me this month. They did not endorse a speech. Check the record and decide. Yocum: I bring more than 20 years of leadership experience. I’ve managed multimillion-dollar budgets, built bipartisan partnerships and led through complex challenges. I listen first, bring people together and turn ideas Yocum into action. Most importantly, I’ve consistently shown up, year after year, listening to the people I hope to represent. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Jeter: Property taxes and the cost of living, first. Second, public safety that holds up in court, from the bail amendment to tighter definitions of violent crime. Third, protecting kids online and from predators. From Fishers to Ingalls, those are the three things people bring up at the door. Yocum: My priorities are people, pocketbooks and public schools: giving people a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their communities, like data center development; addressing rising costs of housing, utilities, childcare and healthcare; and strengthening public schools by investing in teachers, classrooms and the resources every child needs to thrive and succeed.

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Jeter: By passing bills that get unanimous votes. My crime-of-violence law passed the House 92-0 this year. The officer-safety enhancement I carried in 2022 passed 92-0. As judiciary chair, I give every member a hearing and every bill an honest reading. Yocum: Bridging divides starts with building trust. I show up and listen to people regardless of party. I’ve built relationships with people across the political spectrum by being accessible, honest and willing to hear disagreement. SENATE ENROLLED ACT 1 (2025) SHIFTED PROPERTY AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES, CAUSING BUDGET SHORTFALLS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THIS YEAR. WILL YOU SUPPORT RAISING LOCAL INCOME TAXES TO OFFSET PROPERTY TAX LOSSES, AND HOW WILL YOU MANAGE THIS “FISCAL CLIFF?” Jeter: I will not vote to unwind homeowner relief and I will not vote for a state mandate raising local income taxes. Those rates belong to local councils. What the state owes them is predictability. My test for any fix: protect the relief homeowners were promised and let local units plan. Yocum: SEA1 shifted the burden to local communities instead of actually solving the problem. It is the state’s responsibility to address funding gaps it created. We can and must review SEA1’s tax implications to provide Hoosiers with meaningful property tax relief while ensuring local governments have the resources they need. VOTERS FACE TWO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ON THIS BALLOT: ALLOWING JUDGES TO DENY BAIL BASED ON “SUBSTANTIAL RISK” AND TIGHTENING JUDICIAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS. WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THESE AMENDMENTS AND WHY? Jeter: Yes on both. I sponsored the bail amendment through two General Assemblies. Today only murder and treason are non-bailable. This lets a judge hold someone the state proves dangerous by clear and convincing evidence. Judges should also live among the people they serve. Both are common sense. Yocum: I support the effort of

Amendment 1 to close a loophole that allows violent criminals back on our streets. I will work to pass legislation to establish a strong framework to protect the rights and safety of Hoosiers. I support judges living in and around the communities they serve. WHAT SPECIFIC BIPARTISAN MEASURES WILL YOU SUPPORT TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS AND IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS STATEWIDE? Jeter: Price transparency with teeth and cracking down on the pharmacy middlemen who set what you pay at the counter. On mental health, I voted for the 2023 crisis-response law that built out 988 and mobile crisis teams with broad bipartisan support. Yocum: Healthcare should be affordable and accessible. I will support efforts to lower prescription drug costs, fight rising premium costs and protect access to Medicaid. We must also continue investing in our behavioral health workforce, crisis response and partnerships between mental health professionals and first responders.

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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Voters within the Hamilton Southeastern Schools boundaries will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a replacement referendum that would increase the tax rate support for local public education — the district’s response to the 2025 Senate Enrolled Act 1, which reduced net assessed values through tax credits for homeowners. Leading up to the vote, district officials have given a series of presentations throughout the community about the referendum, how they chose the maximum rate of 36 cents per $100 assessed value, what the impact would be on individual homeowners each year and what it would mean if the measure fails. Although the maximum rate of the proposed referendum is 36 cents, the district’s 2027 budget calls for a 22-cent referendum rate, compared to the current 19 cents. HSE Superintendent Matt Kegley and Superintendent of Finance Tim Brown led two public presentations Sept. 22, one virtual and another in person. During one of the events, Kegley said HSE is a big reason families Kegley want to live in Fishers. “It has always been a cornerstone of Fishers and HSE schools to have a school district that has high expectations … and I believe thoroughly that our students have Brown an opportunity to excel academically,” he said. “When you combine that with the opportunities that they have available to them … I think that those two things together set us apart from many, if not all, other districts in the state.” Brown noted that, in addition to the impact of SEA1, enrollment decline has contributed to reduced revenue for HSE. He also pointed out that construction is funded separately and funds for building projects can’t be used for per-

A chart shows that, although gross assessed values continue to climb, credits added by state lawmakers in 2025 have lowered net assessed values — the number used to calculate taxes. (Image courtesy of HSE Schools)

sonnel or operations. The referendum funding would go toward teacher salary and benefits, behavioral health services and school safety. Kegley said the ballot language required by the state can be misleading because it states only the maximum possible levy. “As we sit here today, we do not believe, Mr. Brown and I, that there may

ever be a day in the next eight years in which we would capture that (maximum) amount,” he said. “However, we also wanted to provide an opportunity for a little bit of space in case other things came about down the road that we’re not expecting.” The ballot language’s estimated increase to property owners also doesn’t take into account the existing refer-

endum. With the proposed 22-cent referendum rate in 2027, HSE officials estimate that the average homeowner would pay about $26 more annually compared to the existing referendum rate, rather than the $700 stated in the ballot language. Kegley said if the referendum fails, the district wouldn’t be able to try again for another referendum until 2028. In the meantime, HSE would need to cut about $10.5 million from the 2027 budget alone. “The short answer is to say that all positions and programs would be on the table in terms of what would need to be eliminated in order to see the savings that would need to be realized over the course of those two years,” he said. “And we know very much how difficult it was to get to the $7.8 million (in cuts) this last spring.” For more, including an online calculator for residents to see how much the referendum would affect their property, specifically, visit hseschools.org/ community/referendum-2026. ON THE COVER: Fishers Elementary School students the first day after the newly renovated school opened. (Photo courtesy of HSE Schools)

HSE SCHOOL BOARD HEARS 2027 BUDGET PRESENTATION The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. 2027 budget was presented to the HSE Board of Trustees and the public for the first time Sept. 23, with district officials detailing an advertised $325.9 million spending plan — about $15 million lower than the current budget. Raises for teachers and other staff are anticipated in the proposed budget. Superintendent of Finance Tim Brown noted that the advertised budget is about $2 million more than the predicted budget, which is a common practice that allows a cushion in case expenses are higher than expected. Brown led the board through the budgeting process, including reduced revenue projections following Senate Enrolled Act 1.

Another revenue challenge is declining enrollment. HSE has seen a steady reduction in students, which means less per-student funding from the state — an expected $500,000 loss in 2027. Brown said it’s primarily a result of changing demographics. The district reduced staffing in the spring, a move that — along with other cost adjustments — led to about $8 million in savings for the 2026 budget. Despite the reduction in overall spending, Brown said next year’s budget includes salary increases that will be decided during talks with the teachers union. An HSE statement noted that the 2027 spending plan includes: • A $7.4 million reduction in the Education Fund, which supports teachers, instructional staff and

supplies. • An approximately $8 million reduction in the Debt Service Fund, primarily due to paying off some debt. • A $1.1 million reduction in the Operations Fund, which supports transportation, maintenance and central office operations, made possible through cost savings and some expenses moving to bonds. • A $1.3 million increase in the Referendum Fund, which includes additional funding budgeted for behavioral health and traffic control, contingent on the outcome of the Nov. 3 election. A public hearing on the proposed budget is set for Oct. 14, with adoption expected Oct. 28. For more, visit hseschools.org/finances.

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What was supposed to be a routine afternoon attending her oldest son’s kindergarten orientation Aug. 4, 2025, turned out to be a life-changing day for Carmel resident Catherine Foster. En route to the school, the then 34-year-old mother of three received a call from her doctor informing her she had Grade 3 triple-negative breast cancer. “I was completely shocked and very caught off guard,” said Foster, 35. “I feared the what ifs and it really affected me mentally.” Her diagnosis came after she noticed a lump during a self-exam. At 10 months postpartum, she initially assumed it was a clogged duct or a hormonal shift, but she scheduled an appointment with her OB/GYN to be sure. A mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy followed, confirming the diagnosis. Part of her initial shock stemmed from believing her family had no history of cancer, a misconception that evaporated about a month later when genetic testing revealed she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation. The inherited change prevents the gene from repairing damaged DNA, elevating lifetime

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risks for several cancers. Although her mother has never been diagnosed with cancer, the mutation was passed down through her maternal grandfather’s side. “Her dad had prostate cancer, her uncle had breast cancer and her aunt had ovarian cancer, and those are all the increased cancers you’re at risk for with a BRCA1 gene mutation,” Foster said. “Since it came from the father’s side, it kind of was missed or dismissed and never led to her getting tested.” The discovery brought a new layer of emotions. “My kids have a 50 percent chance of inheriting this gene,” Foster said. “They usually don’t recommend genetic testing until they’re about 18 because they’re really at no risk right now. With research and fundraising for breast cancer awareness, the hope is that by the time they’re 18, maybe there’s a cure or better steps.”

Facing an intense care plan, including 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a year of infusions of the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Foster said the only way forward was to get through treatment. The physical toll was accompanied by a sense of isolation. While undergoing chemotherapy, Foster missed family milestones, including holiday gatherings and her son’s Christmas program. “Everyone’s around you telling you you’re so strong, so you feel like you need to be strong because they’re telling you that you are,” Foster said. “But the rest of the world was moving on, and here I was in this bubble of treatment and cancer. It’s all consuming. It almost felt like I was sitting on the sidelines, especially when it came to being involved with my kids’ lives.” Amid that isolation, she said a network of support emerged. Neighbors, friends and strangers rallied around her family with meal trains, financial assistance for medical bills and child care. Her friends and husband, Brad Foster, also helped her with cold-cap therapy, which lowers the temperature of the scalp to reduce or prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy. “I didn’t lose my hair during treatment,” Foster said. “That allowed my husband, mom and some of my best friends to be involved with my treatment because they were the ones switching out the caps. I kind of owe it

to them for saving my hair because it’s a really important job placing those caps and how tight they are.” Foster completed chemotherapy Jan. 20 and underwent a double mastectomy March 3, receiving the news that she was cancer-free after post-surgical pathology showed no detectable disease. As she looks past treatment, she is focused on emotional recovery and regaining a sense of normalcy. “I kind of had my head down and was going through the motions during treatment, and now it’s just kind of like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe that happened,’” Foster said. “I’m trying to process all that, but also getting back to living my life and spending time with my kids, making new memories and trying not to let the thoughts of reoccurrence and cancer consume me. It’s a work in progress.” Foster stresses the importance of selfbreast exams and testing for the BRCA1 gene mutation. She also encourages women to advocate for themselves, and for anyone going through something similar, she said there is life on the other side of treatment and cancer. “It’s OK if it’s not all sunshine and rainbows,” Foster said. “It is a really hard thing to go through, especially so young, and if you’re a mother as well. There’s beautiful life ahead on the other side of all of it.” More of Foster’s story can be found on her Instagram page at @cathkayfos.

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Many of us grew up hearing that a monthly self-exam was essential. However, that guidance has changed over the years. The American Cancer Society no longer recommends routine self-exams as a screening tool for women at average risk. Instead, the organization now stresses breast self-awareness that focuses on being familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you notice if something changes. What hasn’t changed? If you feel a new lump, see skin dimpling or notice nipple discharge, tell your doctor immediately. The vast majority of women with breast cancer have no risk factors. Mammography is the most effective way to optimize the early detection of breast cancer.

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How IWIN Foundation relieves everyday burdens for Hoosier breast cancer patients news@youarecurrent.com For women battling breast cancer, medical treatment is often only half the fight. Beyond doctor appointments and chemotherapy lies the profound physical, mental and emotional toll of a diagnosis — along with the quiet, daily pressure of keeping a household running. Patients face the reality of paying for gas to travel to radiation, putting groceries on the table, or finding childcare when energy is depleted. For 25 years, the Indiana Women in Need Foundation has filled that gap. Founded after a dear friend and co-worker was diagnosed with breast cancer, IWIN remains committed solely to supporting breast cancer patients during active treatment across all 92 Indiana counties. By funding everyday essentials like grocery gift cards, gas, childcare and housekeeping, IWIN works to ensure no Hoosier has to choose between recovery and daily survival. “A breast cancer diagnosis affects far more than a person’s health,” said Erin De Jong, executive director of IWIN. “Treatment can mean missed work, added transportation costs, changes in childcare needs, and the simple reality that everyday responsibilities do not stop. IWIN helps relieve some of those pressures by providing practical support such as grocery assistance, transportation, housekeeping, and other non-medical services.” According to foundation data, more than 60 percent of IWIN recipients earn less than $40,000 annually, and nearly half experience job disruption or unem-

Guests and survivors gathered in September for IWIN’s annual Pink Soirée Pajama Party. Follow @ IWINFoundation on social media to stay updated on event photos and to sign up for next year’s celebration. (Photo courtesy of IWIN Foundation)

ployment during treatment. Besides financial relief, the foundation offers a compassionate support system where newly diagnosed women are encouraged and heard by survivors who have walked the path before them. “When we can take even one burden off a patient or family, it allows them to focus more fully on treatment, healing, and the people they love,” De Jong said. “That immediate, tangible support is at the heart of our mission.” Community support powers that mission across Central Indiana. The foundation hosted its annual Pink Soirée Pajama Party fundraiser in September, bringing together 200 guests, including 48 breast cancer survivors, to connect and raise critical funds. “Events like the Pink Soirée remind us that supporting someone through breast cancer is truly a community effort,” De Jong said. “What makes the evening especially meaningful is that it creates a visible community of support

100 HOOSIERS, 100 DAYS CAMPAIGN The IWIN Foundation is calling on local residents, businesses and community groups to step up as “Community Champions” for its peer-to-peer campaign running through Dec. 21. The campaign aims to raise $45,000 to support 100 Hoosiers currently undergoing active breast cancer treatment. Donations are being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, thanks to sponsors including the Middaugh family and Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino.

Participation is free and takes less than five minutes. Champions simply set up a fundraising page at iwinfoundation.org and share their link with friends, family and networks. “Every gift becomes practical support for a Hoosier who needs help right now,” said Erin De Jong, executive director of IWIN. For details, contact Sue Wynne, operations director, at 317-475-0565 or info@iwinfoundation.org.

around our recipients and survivors. When businesses, donors, volunteers, healthcare partners and friends all come together around the same mission, patients are reminded that there is an entire community standing beside them.” For local recipients, that community backing translates into vital relief.

“When we can take even one burden off a patient or family, it allows them to focus more fully on treatment, healing and the people they love,” — ERIN DE JONG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IWIN “IWIN helped me not stress about feeding my family during my breast cancer journey,” said Jacquee, a recipient from Hamilton County. “Even when we were unsure about what came next in cancer treatment, we knew our family was fed.”

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The Grammy-nominated duo blends blues, country and Midwest vibes By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

When Michael Trotter thinks of the Midwest, he envisions lakes and “pure American living.” He also thinks about family. Trotter, one half of the Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty along with his wife Tanya, was born and raised in Cleveland and now lives in Albion, Mich. When The War and Treaty play at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel Oct. 13, they’re extending that family feel to everyone in attendance. “I just want folks to know that their kinfolk are coming to town,” Michael said. “Their favorite cousins are coming, and we’re going to really give it all. They should expect whatever they want to expect, joy, laughter, some heartbreak (and) a lot of rock ’n’ roll.” “And a country baptism,” Tanya said. That’s in reference to the country-blues duo’s newest EP, “Country Baptism,” released Sept. 4. It blends several themes, from reconciling with the past, dealing with ups and downs, happy romances, romances that might not work out and more, all in a tight 25 minutes. Although they draw inspiration from blues, soul, gospel and rock, they

have found in recent years that country music allows them to embrace all of the aspects of their personalities. “We love to have a drink every now and then, we love God, we love having fun,” Tanya said. “And I think one of the places where you can still do that and not be judged is country music. I think it’s a safe place to be able to have faith, family fun, and talk about being beautiful and sex and God all in the same thing.” Tanya is originally from the Washington D.C., area, and the pair met years ago at a show in Laurel, Md. Since then, they’ve combined their powerful voices and poignant songwriting styles into The War and Treaty, a reference to Michael’s time in the U.S. military.

Since 2016, they’ve regularly released music that blends not only their interests in life but their interests in a diverse spread of music. They’ve racked up award nominations including two Grammy nods in 2023 for Best New Artist and Best Roots song for “Blank Page.” The influence of that song, “Blank Page,” will be apparent at the show in Carmel. The song inspired two high school sweethearts in Maryland, Jack Robert and Avery Grace, to form a band together with that name. Fittingly, they’ve grown close with The War and Treaty over the years and will be opening for Michael and Tanya at the Oct. 13 show. R&B singer Jordan Babbs will perform first, followed by Blank Page before The War and Treaty take the stage. The duo have enjoyed playing in Indiana over the years. They fondly recall a coffee shop in South Bend, where they got a good reception several years ago, and Indianapolis has treated them well inside and outside the music venues. Tanya, an avid vintage shopper, had high praise for the vintage shops in town where she has bought multiple scarves in the past. More than anything, they’re excited to connect with audience members. Tickets are available at thecenterpresents.org. Even though their lives have taken them all over the world, they acknowledge that they wouldn’t be who they are today without their time in Michigan and touring around the region. “We don’t get to this path without the Midwest,” Michael said. Married couple Michael and Tanya Trotter are The War and Treaty, a Grammy-nominated blues-country duo performing in Carmel Oct. 13. (Photo by Luke Rogers)

‘CATS’ “Cats” runs Oct. 8 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. ‘THE CRUCIBLE’ Main Street Productions presents “The Crucible” Oct. 8-18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhorse.org. ‘HORIZONS’ Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Horizons: The Promise of a Vast Land” is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. ‘FANFARE & FLOURISH’ Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Fanfare & Flourish” is set for 4 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. ‘INDIGO PARK’ Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers “Indigo Park” tour concert is set for a 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH  Beef and Boards tickets now on sale — Tickets to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2027 shows are now on sale to the public exclusively through Beef & Boards, either via beefandboards. com or through the box office by calling 317-872-9664.

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Actor has historical tie to ‘The Crucible’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ken Kingshill has a unique connection to “The Crucible.” Kingshill has a small role as Judge Hathorne in the Main Street Productions’ presentation of Arthur Miller’s 1953 play “The Crucible” Oct. 8-18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. The play is based on the 1692 Salem witch trials. Kingshill found out about 15 years ago that he is related to Giles Corey. “At that point, I was like if I ever get an opportunity to be in ‘The Crucible,’ I would want to do that,” Kingshill said. “Giles Corey is famous because he was put to death by weight. They put heavy stones on him, trying to get him to confess. He refused to name names and kept saying, ‘More weight’ and was ultimately killed. He’s kind of a cantankerous old farmer in the show, but he’s definitely a historical figure.” A former Westfield City Council member, Kingshill lived in Westfield for several years before moving to Whitestown. J.B. Scoble, a north Indianapolis resident, plays John Proctor, who defends those accused of witchcraft. “The range of emotions this man has during the show is vast,” Scoble said. “He cheats on his wife, and that’s kind of the undertone of his relationships with the girls. He’s a meaty character, so it’s fun putting that together.” Carmel resident Piper Williams plays Abigail Williams, one of the accusers. “My character is very vindictive,” she said. “I’m seeking out revenge for a lot of the women in the town, especially Elizabeth because I want to be with John Proctor, her husband. So, that’s kind of my motivation for the whole show.” Williams said she played a lot of villainous roles in college, but not in community theater. “I was very excited when I saw the posting for this show. I really knew that’s a role I wanted to go out for,” she said. “She almost loves power more than anything.” A 2020 Carmel High School graduate, Williams teaches first grade at Smoky Row Elementary School in Carmel. Fishers resident Megan Fridenmaker

Back, from left, Daniel Ott, J.B. Scoble, Ken Kingshill. Front, from left, Megan Fridenmaker and Piper Williams perform in “The Crucible.” (Photo courtesy of Duane)

portrays Elizabeth. “‘The Crucible’ is a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” she said. “We were supposed to read it my junior year in high school and I was so excited because we were going to read aloud in class ... but we pivoted at the last minute to ‘The Scarlet Letter.’ So, it’s a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time.” The role is the most challenging Fridenmaker has ever had. “It’s really intense content, but for me there is a lot of restraint that goes into portraying that. And Elizabeth, specifically, is just such a complex character,” she said. “There is a quiet strength about her. She’s a very dynamic character. There’s a lot going on in her life and her head, so finding that sweet spot without overdoing it has been a really good challenge.” Shelbyville resident Daniel Ott plays Rev. Hale, who originally supports the accusers. “But as the play progresses, he begins to feel conflicted and doubtful,” he said. “He feels some of the accusations lack merit and he doesn’t agree with how the court and judges are handling the proceedings. He’s very humanitarian.” Initially, he didn’t believe good Christians would lie, especially good Christian children. Miller wrote the play during the 1950s Red Scare, when Sen. Joseph McCarthy accused communists of infiltrating the U.S. government, military, universities and the film industry. The hearings focused on McCarthy and others trying to get witnesses to name names. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.

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Fishers resident to direct ‘Cats’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Anne Beck has a special connection to “Cats.” The Fishers resident played Bombalurina in a 2012 production at Gateway Playhouse in Bellpoint, N.Y. Beck, who has directed and choreographed the show three times, is making her Beef & Boards debut as director and choreographer of “Cats,” which runs Oct. 8 to Nov. 22 at the Indianapolis venue. “‘Cats’ is a show that I feel really speaks to a lot of people if they can allow themselves to open their hearts and minds to the fact that it does indeed have some story,” Beck said. “It is a story of forgiveness, rebirth and belonging to your chosen tribe and a sense of belonging. When one betrays and returns for forgiveness, we all have a choice to open our hearts and see the good in someone’s heart, even if they made large mistakes but admitting it.” Beck said she loved the Andrew Lloyd Webber score as a kid. “I would listen to the ‘Jellicle Ball’ on repeat and needed to dance to it someday,” she said. Beck got the opportunity in 2012 in the production that was directed by “Cats” original Mistoffelees, Jacob Brent, and starred the original Old Deuteronomy, the late Ken Page. “It was such a joy to listen and hear all the ins and outs of plot and cat backstories, which makes it super fun for an actor to play and for an audience to watch,” Beck said. “Artistry motivated with purpose is always more interesting for the actor (and) audience connection.” Beck said she enjoys all the songs, but there are two she especially enjoys because audience members can relate their own lives to them. “The ‘Jellicle Ball’ I love because so

Anne Beck is the director and choreographer for “Cats” at Beef & Boards. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

many can relate it to gearing up for a special night, a special holiday, a concert — something that has that energy of excitement and then the fulfillment of when the time is finally here,” she said. “I also love ‘Skimbleshanks’ because it is so relatable to your favorite uncle or cousin coming to town or friend that just always lights up a room and makes the world better just by seeing them.” Beck said there is always a directorial challenge to focus on story-driven intention where it’s all song and dance with almost no dialogue. “This story is truly Grizabella’s story, one of a glamorous creature who uses fame and talent and beauty in destructive ways hurting those that have loved her and known her a long time,” Beck said. “Every year the cats gather to send off one cat to the Heaviside Layer on the night of the Jellicle Ball. Grizabella shows up very well knowing this event could save her from this current awful life and go to her next. But she must seek forgiveness from a chosen family she hurt very much. Everyone in the audience can identify with making mistakes and needing forgiveness.” As a professor at Ball State University, Beck said she is proud there are 11 Ball State alums in the cast. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

DISPATCH  Pianist to perform at free Carmel United Methodist event — Carmel United Methodist Church’s Music Ministry, headed by David Morton, will hold a community event featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Teresa Walters Oct. 7. The meal will start at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for the concert. The meal and concert are both free, and a free-will offering will be collected for the artist. Please RSVP on the church’s website at: carmelumc.org/events. For more, visit teresawalters.com.

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When Michael Davis arrived at the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir 25 years ago, he thought his work was going to be all about the music. As ISC celebrates its 90th year with an upcoming season entitled “Then, Now, and Always,” Davis acknowledges that his initial thought process was a little off. “What I have learned is that it’s all about the people and the community that’s making the music and doing it together,” said Davis, the ISC’s assistant artistic director. “That was true then, it’s true now, and because of the generosity and the visions that are out there for the organization being around for 90 years plus, makes it that ‘always’ piece.” The ISC’s season begins with not only a celebration of its 90th year, but with free performances in celebration of Davis’ 25th year. The first show of the season is “Mood Indigo” Oct. 10 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. There are two performances, at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and free registration is available at indychoir.org. Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will perform alongside the choir. The ISC has made an effort in recent years to make its music more accessible to the general public, with initiatives such as a pay-what-you-can structure for some shows to free performances. Executive Director Jennifer Cooper said she believes the most important part of

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CSO opens season Oct. 10 performing with them in the past.” Commanday said “Horizons” is a great way to begin a season. “I think it’s a tour de force for the One thing David Commanday enorchestra,” he said. “It has spectacular joyed about his first stint as the Carmel solo opportunities in the cello Symphony Orchestra’s music diconcerto, but the orchestra will rector during the 2023-24 season shine in the ‘Grand Canyon was conducting concerts in the Suite’ as well.” Payne & Mencias Palladium at The concert features Aaron Allied Solutions Center for the Copland’s “Fanfare for the ComPerforming Arts in Carmel. Commanday begins his secmon Man,” which was written in 1942 and premiered in 1943. ond stint as music director at 7 Commanday “It was meant to inspire p.m. Oct. 10 as the CSO opens support for the military effort (during its 2026-27 season with the concert World War II),” Commanday said. “It’s “Horizons.” wonderfully inspiring and patriotic “It’s a spectacular space,” he said. “It work. Opening a season which is funhas an incomparable acoustic sound. It has a magnificent and magical silence, damentally American, I couldn’t resist which is superior to most buildings that.” because it was designed so brilliantly, There will be three movements from so the orchestra is not playing on top of Ferde Grofé’s “Grand Canyon Suite,” ventilation sounds. That is the starting featuring “Sunrise,” “On the Trail” and spot for any work of music. Silence is “Cloudburst.” our canvas, and it’s wonderful to be Zachary DePue, who was the CSO’s there. So, reuniting with the Palladium concertmaster for the 2021-22 season, and this wonderful orchestra (is spewill return as a guest concertmaster. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. cial). I’ve had such great experiences By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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This will be a special homecoming for singer-songwriter Taylor Bickett. The 2017 Carmel High School graduate, who is based in Nashville, Tenn., will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at Turntable in Indianapolis. Lisa Curtis will be a special guest. “This is my first time doing a headline show in the Indy area, so I’m just excited to get to do that in a place I think built my love for music,” Bickett said. “Carmel, in particular, has such a beautiful focus for the arts.” Bickett said CHS provided strong support for her focus on music. “I think it just fostered my love for it,” she said. “I’m so grateful for my upbringing, to my parents, and just the community I was raised in.” Bickett’s first full-length album, “Nothing I Can’t Undue,” was released in July. Bickett said the reception to the album has been positive. “I think people are excited to hear certain songs and how they’ll come to

Taylor Bickett, a Carmel High School graduate, will perform Oct. 9 at Turntable in Indianapolis. (Photo by Cooper Smith)

life in the live format,” she said. Bickett said “Wild Dogs,” in particular, has caught people’s attention. “Which is fun because that’s one of my favorite songs on the album,” she said. She views herself as a singer-songwriter with a lean toward indie pop. “I really categorize it more as storytelling,” she said. “If you are a fan of songs that tell a story and a fan of lyrics, that’s where my music shines through. Songwriting is the most important to me.” For tickets, turntableindy.com.

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Eric Pascarelli didn’t want to make a traditional basketball movie. The Carmel filmmaker woke up one night with the idea of making a film that involved basketball, because he knew it would resonate with Indiana moviegoers. But he needed to add some twists. The result was “Method to the Madness,” a 74-minute film that follows a young woman who enters a free-throw shooting contest to honor her late sister. The woman is not much of an athlete, so she gets a coach — one who also doesn’t know anything about basketball but is actually an actor doing research for a role. The Heartland Film Festival selected it for this year’s event, and it will screen three times throughout the festival. Pascarelli, 37, has entered his films for consideration in the renowned Indianapolis festival before but was never selected. “It just felt like I finally made it after all these years,” he said. “I didn’t know

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if it would ever happen, but I kept going.” The film will screen three times throughout Indianapolis: Alamo Drafthouse Oct. 9, the Indy Arts Center Oct. 12 and the Living Room Theater Oct. 18. Learn more about the festival and buy tickets at heartlandfilm.org/events/hff. “Method to the Madness” was filmed throughout the area, including The Cat theatre in Carmel and multiple locations in Noblesville such as Pickleman’s Cafe. But perhaps the most recognizable filming location is the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown from the 1986 film “Hoosiers.”

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