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Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center to undergo expansion
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center at 1 N. 8th St. in Noblesville will soon have a new look — and more room.
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A $65 to $70 million expansion will involve construction of a three-story addition on the west end of the existing building, which currently houses several county departments. It will add at least 100,000 square feet and include security enhancements, the addition of seven courtrooms and a plaza with restrooms.
The project is scheduled to break ground this winter and be completed by 2028. American Structurepoint, an Indianapolis-based firm that provides architecture, engineering and consulting services, is handling master planning, programming and design services for the project.
Hamilton County Commissioner President Steve Dillinger said the expansion is designed to be cohesive with the current building.
“One of the things that we were very specific about is that we didn’t want to distract from (the current) building,” Dillinger said. “We wanted whatever was built to blend in and not just look like an add on. We put a lot of thought and effort into making this addition be part of the building.”
Hamilton County Buildings and Grounds Director Steve Wood said the courts will be on the second floor, and the first floor will eventually have assessors and clerks. The third floor will have room for future growth for the county courts.
Part of the expansion will include a designated voting entrance.
“The commissioners were very point blank about a separate entrance for elections, so voters don’t have to go through the metal detector and through the guards,” Wood said. “We’ve gotten a lot of complaints about that over the years, so that’s been arranged.”
Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said the project is long-awaited and the county has been working for several years to find a spacing solution for the building, which was built in 1992.
“We originally had a plan put together, but it was during COVID-19 when prices
escalated through the roof. We decided at that time it probably wasn’t financially feasible and probably wasn’t a project we wanted,” Heirbrandt said. “There’s a lot that goes into this and a lot of things that are going to be happening. It’s not your typical building product. We’re going to be doing some remodeling, too, to accommodate some of the other offices during (construction) as well.”
Heirbrandt said judges in Hamilton County have the highest caseloads in Indiana, and the main focus of the expansion is to accommodate the courts and state mandates the county has to add more judges. It also will provide space to consolidate multiple county offices.
“This will help not only the growth in caseloads that the courts are having here, but will also accommodate several offices,” Heirbrandt said. “With the population explosion that we’re having in Hamilton County, this will address some needs. The more people that you have, the more services you need to be able to provide to those citizens.”
Construction will be going on at the same time as the infrastructure project in
Noblesville, Embrace Downtown. Heirbrandt said the commissioners and City of Noblesville officials are collaborating on how to make construction conducive for citizens.
Dillinger said it will involve a lot of patience from all sides.
“The city kind of indicated to us that they would probably hold up a little bit of their city project, at least as it relates to 8th Street and part of Logan Street, while this construction is going on,” Dillinger said.
Heirbrandt looks forward to having the ability to better utilize the space at the judicial center.
“We did a very thorough space planning study prior to this to make sure that we maximize the space that we have,” Heirbrandt said. “With all the construction going on, there’s going to be a lot of back and forth across Logan Street, so it will require a lot of communication. Construction projects are difficult, but we’re going to try our best to work together.”
For more, visit structurepoint.com/ architecture-and-interiors/project/hamilton-county-government-and-judicial-center-expansion.
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Fishers nixes 116th Street/Allisonville roundabout
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Fishers has canceled a planned roundabout project at 116th Street and Allisonville Road following an updated traffic study and is instead moving forward with a plan that includes extended left-turn lanes leading up to the intersection.
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The newly defined project will go to bid sometime this fall with work likely to begin in spring 2026, according to Ashley Elrod, director of communications and public relations for the city.
She said the original project was the result of a revitalization effort that included input from residents and business owners of that area.
“A few key priorities came from there — beautification, pedestrian access and … improved traffic flow in that area,” she said. “That’s where the roundabout came into play, and at the time it made a lot of sense.”
Since then, though, traffic has increased — in part due to construction on nearby highways. That prompted the updated traffic study, which was conducted this year.
“That study indicated that, based on the traffic patterns that we’re seeing, a roundabout — while it could be effective — really a more efficient use of funding and construction timelines would be just to extend the turn lanes on that intersection,” Elrod said.
Elrod said the new project on 116th and Allisonville
should be done by the end of 2026, adding that construction shouldn’t affect traffic to the same degree as a new roundabout. The city had planned to completely close the busy intersection while the roundabout was installed in order to shorten the construction timeline.
The new project also should cost less than the roundabout, which had a price tag of about $3.1 million. Elrod said that while the roundabout contract had been ap-
proved by the Board of Public Works and Safety, there weren’t financial penalties for canceling it.
A roundabout at 96th and Allisonville Road opened in November 2024 after a lengthy construction period. The intersection has had significantly more congestion than anticipated. City officials have said traffic should improve after construction is completed on nearby high-volume roadways like I-69 and 465.
A planned roundabout at 116th Street and Allisonville Road will not move forward. (File image)
Xander Stanley practices with KruFit coach Jon Aimone at the Fishers muay thai gym. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
Fishers martial arts business celebrates major expansion
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
KruFit gym in Fishers recently celebrated the completion of its 6,000 square-foot expansion, which includes new Brazilian jiu-jitsu and conditioning programs to complement its muay thai training.
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The day before the Sept. 6 celebration, owner and head coach Jamie Bradley was busy making sure everything was ready for the big day — including the final touches on a couple of walls. The new space opens into the original gym at 9824 North by Northeast Blvd. a former taekwondo studio that Bradley took over in 2018.
Since it opened, KruFit’s membership has grown and Bradley said she knew it was time for the space to grow, as well.
“I have some mentors and they told me, ‘Don’t underestimate what reinvesting back into the business means to your customers and to your clients,’” she said. “I had never done it on such a grand scale, so I didn’t really understand. But it is crazy how many people are like, ‘I love it. coach, it looks great.’ In my mind, I’m like, ’It doesn’t look great yet. It’s not how I want it yet,’ But, they love it and it makes such a difference.”
Once there’s more space, though, it tends to fill up, and Bradley said that’s already happened at KruFit.
‘Literally, the other day I was here, and every inch of the gym was packed with people, and I was like, ‘Oh, my goodness, we need another section,’” she said, laughing.
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is new to KruFit as of this summer. Bradley said they
added a women-only class for that program, in part because that type of martial art includes a lot of close contact. The gym also offers weight training and conditioning, and private lessons for people who do better with 1-on-1 training.
Heather Roundtree has been coming to KruFit with her three homeschooled kids since February. She takes private lessons and her kids take a combination of private lessons and group classes.
“This is probably the best community that we have ever found,” she said. “We’re here five days a week and we make that a priority. The confidence that I’ve seen in my kids — their growth and their confidence and their overall ability to just handle things better.”
Roundtree said her confidence also has grown. She’s recovering from an injury and said the private lessons are geared toward recovery and improvement at a pace that works for her. She added that martial arts are a great way to positively channel dayto-day frustrations.
“I think every woman should one, learn self-defense, and two, have an outlet that is positive for them to help with overall health, but also — being here and punching things is great for your mental health,” she said.
KruFit has about 280 members and Bradley said she expects that to grow now that the summer is ending. She said she knows joining a martial arts program can be intimidating for some people, so KruFit has regular mass-intro classes, which are free and geared toward introducing beginners to what the gym offers. The next mass-intro is set for Sept. 20, with a muay thai class at noon and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 1 p.m. For more, visit krufit.com.
Construction is set to start soon on Canterwood Subdivision off Cumberland Road. (Image courtesy of the City of Fishers)
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that are on the property today,” he said.
One nearby homeowner also expressed concern about drainage — which has been brought up in previous public meetings about the development. Ramage said each home lot would be designed to direct water away from the new homes and neighboring communities. A retention pond on the property also will be enlarged to accommodate
hoods spoke during a public hearing before the committee’s vote, asking the developer to maintain trees that will create a buffer for privacy and noise.
Rex Ramage of Indianapolis-based Pulte Homes said there will be a minimum 10-foot buffer between the new development and neighboring homes, which includes preserving all mature, healthy trees.
“We and our future homeowners want the same privacy, so we want to do everything we can to preserve any mature trees
The development came before the Plan Commission for a rezone in April. A 4-4 vote meant it was forwarded to the Fishers City Council without a recommendation. Some commission members objected to the narrow setback between homes.
The council voted 6-2 in favor of the rezone in June.
Plans for the development call for a single street with a cul de sac at the east end and a retention pond on the west side of the property adjacent to Cumberland Road.
The next Fishers Plat Committee meeting is set for 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Fishers Municipal Center, 1 Municipal Dr.
Fishers opens new 106 Plaza
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Officials with the City of Fishers and Hub & Spoke celebrated the completion of 106 Plaza, a public outdoor space in between the mixeduse development and Nickel Plate Trail that features a courtyard with shaded outdoor seating; artistic, contemporary swings; and a fire pit.
DEVELOPMENT
In addition to local businesses, Hub & Spoke, 8100 E. 106th St., is home to the Fishers Parks’ Maker Playground and has coworking and classroom space. Mayor Scott Fadness told the group gathered Sept. 8 for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony that development planners had long wanted to do something different that celebrates the proximity of the Nickel Plate Trail.
“As we started thinking about this trail and how active it was going to be, this area just called out for some sort of activation,” he said. “We had an opportunity to come alongside Hub & Spoke and really do something unique. I think this turned out exceptionally well and we’re already seeing so many residents utilize this.”
Indeed, before the late-afternoon ceremony began, the shaded wooden lounge seats were filled with youth just out of class, studying and chatting together.
Hub & Spoke co-founder Travis Tucker thanked everyone involved in completing the project.
“The original intention (of Hub & Spoke) was to be a fusion of industry and education and the community,” he said. “Today, it was really about enhancing the community asset at Hub & Spoke.”
For more, visit fishersparks.com/ parks-amenities/the-106-plaza-trailhead.
From left, Hub & Spoke co-founder Travis Tucker, Fishers City Councilor Selina Stoller, Fishers Parks Director Marissa Deckert, Councilor John Weingardt and Mayor Scott Fadness. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
American Legion to go smoke-free — Fisher’s American Legion Post 470, 9091 E. 126th St., announced that it will become a smoke-free facility beginning Sept. 29. According to the announcement, the decision is part of an ongoing effort to create a more welcoming and healthy environment for members and guests. Leaders at the post stated that the change aligns with broader community health goals and will help ensure a more family-friendly space for events and gatherings.
Charity jam for Heart and Soul clinic — The 2025 Mission Hills Charity Jam benefiting the Heart and Soul Clinic is 2 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Local Eatery and Pub, 146th Street and Gray Road on the Westfield-Carmel border. Entertainment includes Fishers Bach2Rock
at 2 p.m.; Mission Hills Band at 4 p.m.; Foxxy at 6 p.m.; Groovesmash at 7 p.m.; and Enigma Fig at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Heart and Soul Clinic, providing free medical and mental health services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Hamilton County and surrounding areas. For more, visit tinyurl.com/mrf7t9eh.
Lawrence to flush water mains — The City of Lawrence Utilities plans to flush water mains starting Sept. 29 and ending Oct. 31. Some customers may experience a temporary discoloration of water or low water pressure. If this occurs, customers should run a medium stream of cold water until it clears and avoid using hot water until the water clears up. For questions, contact City of Lawrence Utilities at 317-542-0511 and press 0 to
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Glow in the Park set — Face painting, live DJs, dancing, neon splash zones, black lights, fog machines and lasers will light up the night for the annual City of Fishers Glow in the Park Sept. 26 and 27 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Tickets are required and are available at FishersParks.com/Glow.
AgriPark campout registration open — The annual AgriPark Campout is set for Oct. 10-12 and registration is open for families and groups of up to six. Groups must provide their own tents and other supplies. For more, visit fishersagripark.com/events-programming/ campout.
Fishers resident competes for $1M on Fox’s ‘99 to Beat’
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Bethany Jones of Fishers and 11 of her family members from across the U.S. — and one in Scotland — were among the 100 contestants on Fox’s new show “99 to Beat,” a game that pits contestants against each other in various silly but difficult challenges with one goal — don’t be last.
The show, which features hosts Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews, ends with the one remaining contestant winning a cash prize of $1 million. It premieres at 9 p.m. Sept. 24 on Fox.
Jones said she has a lot of siblings and her youngest sister — the 10th in the family — regularly applies to be on the reality show “Survivor.” This time, though, Jones’ sister aimed for the new game show and convinced 14 other family members to apply as a group.
“We were like, ‘All right, we’ll humor Becca,’” Jones said. “So, 15 of us applied, which included me and five of my sisters and our spouses. And then I had three nieces and nephews apply.”
That was in February, Jones said, and they did video interviews in March. They all were accepted, but a few had to bow out before filming, so only 12 traveled to London, where the show was filmed.
The game’s rules were fairly simple, but the challenges were, indeed, challenging.
Bethany Jones, front, right, and members of her family participated in the Fox game show “99 to Beat.” (Photo courtesy of Bethany Jones)
“It was 100 contestants and the whole premise is, just don’t finish the challenges last, because the last person to finish is eliminated,” Jones said. “One of the challenges was they had a bunch of balloons in the center of the room, suspended above us, and they release the balloons, and everybody rushes in and you have to find a balloon with a lei in it — like a Hawaiian lei. So, you’re popping balloons trying to find a lei.”
Only 99 balloons contained a lei, so whoever was last went home.
“It was very frantic, like your heart is racing,” Jones said. “You think these are very simple games, but when it comes down to it, it’s a lot of pressure, especially when … before we went, they told us it was a $100,000 prize. They didn’t
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tell us it was a million dollars until we were there. And I honestly thought they were joking when they said that.”
The huge prize payout made the game much more serious for everyone, she said.
During another challenge, contestants had to melt a block of ice to get to a whistle in the center and then blow the whistle.
“You can only use your body to melt this ice and to get the whistle out,” Jones said. “And so, people were shoving that ice all sorts of places.”
Competing against family members was difficult, she said, because she wanted to win but also didn’t want them to lose. She added that the group of 100 contestants included some recognizable people from other game shows, like “Survivor” and “Big Brother.”
Filming from start to finish took three weeks and involved long days, up to 14 or 15 hours in the studio. Jones said she and the other 99 contestants got to know each other well during that time and most have kept in touch through a group chat.
Jones isn’t allowed to give many details about the show before it airs — and definitely isn’t allowed to say whether she won — but she recommends the experience to others, adding that she was able to tour London with her sisters, see the sights and even made it out to Dover Castle.
To view a trailer for the show, visit youtube.com/ watch?v=Ipt_cbGWjG8. Jones also has posted about the experience on her Instagram, @bethanyandgreg.
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Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent celebrated Carter Minion, a patient from Fishers, who was the Honorary Fever Ball Kid during a recent Indiana Fever home game. As the Fever Ball Kid, Carter had courtside access during warm-ups, met Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, pictured with Carter, and was showcased at halftime on the video board. Carter has used his experience with Type 1 diabetes to support other children with chronic illnesses and helps organize annual fundraisers for children at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Ascension St. Vincent)
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Teams from IU Health North in Carmel and IU Health in Fishers spent a day in service to their community Sept. 5, working on playground improvement projects and cleanup at Cool Creek Park in Westfield.
The work was part of the 17th annual Days of Service event. Days of Service is an IU Health volunteer effort each year for all team members across the state to come together and make a difference in communities served by the health system.
“Our annual Days of Service give IU Health team members a chance to truly invest in the community beyond our facilities,” stated Caitlin Vendely, community outreach consultant for IU Health’s Metro Region. “By revitalizing local parks, we’re creating inviting spaces that promote active lifestyles and contribute to a healthier Hamilton County.”
Besides the Cool Creek Park cleanup, volunteer opportunities for IU Health team members in 2025 include a Habitat for Humanity build, community blood pressure screenings and assembling meal kits. Learn more at iuhealth.org.
Fishers police open house — The Fishers Police Department will host an open house for community members to meet officers, learn about specialty units and more, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Fishers Police Department, 4 Municipal Dr. For more, visit Police.FishersIN.gov.
Team members from IU Health volunteer in Cool Creek Park. (Photo courtesy of IU Health)
Fishers senior quarterback’s work ethic leads to success
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Fishers High School senior quarterback
Gage Sturgill is dedicated to his craft.
“Gage is a student of the game. He studies the game and is constantly breaking down film like a coach,” Tigers coach Curt Funk said. “He leads by example and was voted by his teammates as a team captain. I am so proud of Gage and his work ethic.”
Sturgill completed 48 of 73 passes for 774 yards and six touchdown passes in the first three games of this season.
“Gage has a strong understanding of the whole offense and the job of each position on the field,” Funk said. “Gage puts in countless hours studying opposing defenses, and this helps with his reads at the quarterback position.”
Following a season-opening loss to Carmel, Fishers defeated Lawrence North and Noblesville prior to the Sept. 12 meeting against visiting Hamilton Southeastern.
“I’m pleased with how we have responded but there is still a lot of work to do,” Sturgill said. “A team goal we have is win-
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ning the regional.”
His personal goals are to be the Indiana Mr. Football quarterback position winner, throw for 25-plus touchdowns and complete at least 70 percent of his passes.
As a junior, Sturgill suffered a season-ending right shoulder injury in the fifth game.
“Gage was a tremendous teammate last season after the injury,” Funk said. “Gage
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Gage Sturgill is off to a strong start in his senior season.
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helped other offensive players and studied the game plan each week to make sure the team was ready for their opponent. Once cleared to throw and train, he is on a mission to be the best. His work ethic is unbelievable, and I am so proud of how he responded to adversity. The team feeds off his grit and determination.”
In the five games, he completed 83 of 135 passes for 1,156 yards with 13 touchdowns and two interceptions.
“It was very hard to have to sit out with an injury last year,” he said. “But during that time, I learned a lot about myself and learned a lot of things that have made me better at football that I don’t think I
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Sturgill said he made the most improvement after his freshman season when he started working with former Penn State University quarterback Anthony Morelli, who runs X-Factor QB Academy in Westfield.
Sturgill said he started playing football when he was 5 or 6 in a flag football league.
“It’s always been my favorite sport, even though I did play basketball,” he said. “I knew football was what I wanted to focus my time on.”
Sturgill has committed to play for Western Illinois University, a Football Championship Subdivision program.
“The determining factor of my choice to commit to Western Illinois was the coaches,” Sturgill said. “It felt like a place where I’d be able to communicate well with my coaches and be a great place for me to develop. I also loved the vision Coach (Joe) Davis had and I could already see lots of progress after only a year (as coach) and I wanted to be a part of that success.”
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THE ART OF SPEECH
Fishers club celebrates three decades of helping members gain communication skills
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Bright and early every Friday morning, Toastmasters Club of Fishers members gather at The Club Coworking on Crosspoint Boulevard to practice and improve their public speaking — a skill that’s useful not only for career development but for everyday communication.
Toastmasters Club of Fishers, one of the many Toastmasters International clubs around the world, celebrated its 30th anniversary in early September. It was founded Sept. 1, 1995, with the name Next Step, which changed to its current name in 2004.
Emily Combs, chapter president, works in marketing and said she decided to give Toastmasters a try in 2021, around the same time that she got her first post-college job.
“I wanted to get some experience and practice in kind of a safe environment that didn’t feel too high pressure,” she said. “I knew that public speaking was a weakness of mine and something that I wanted to improve.”
That experience and practice have given her more confidence, she said, adding that it’s an ongoing process.
“I do think that, to some extent, it’s a muscle, that … if you don’t use it or continue to practice in kind of a safer environment, then it’s easy to get in your head about it,” she said. “I do think that just having that as a continued growth opportunity has been really good for me and I think I see that in other members of our club, as well.”
Combs said Toastmasters International, which is 100 years old, was founded specifically to give its members practice with public speaking.
“With that comes a lot of tangent communication and leadership skills,” she said. “That’s kind of how I typically describe the value of Toastmasters — it’s not just public speaking, but communication and leadership as a whole.”
Combs said the Fishers chapter first started as a corporate club — specifically geared toward professionals. Since 2004, though, anyone can join and, she said, having confidence when communicating is important in most aspects of life. The club
continued to meet via videoconference during the COVID-19 pandemic, she said, adding that her first experiences with Toastmasters were virtual.
Jessica Petrie is a longstanding member of Toastmasters, joining the Fishers club in 2013. She said she was introduced to the organization when she was a young child because her aunt was a member.
“As an adult, there were multiple times that I said, ‘I’ve really got to go check that out and see what it is,’ but I was a little afraid to do it — I’m a shy, anxious introvert,” she said. “I didn’t want to go meet
new people and do all the things.”
But, she said, she was unhappy with her job at the time and wanted to get out of her comfort zone, so she joined a different Indianapolis-area Toastmasters in 2012. That club didn’t work with her schedule, so she switched to the Fishers club the following year. Petrie said she kept coming back for the past 12 years in part because of the people.
“It’s really good to be around a group of people who all want to help themselves as well as help each other,” she said. “I discovered that I actually like giving speeches
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Anyone interested in Toastmasters is welcome to visit and observe, said Toastmasters of Fishers President Emily Combs.
“We try to give visitors an opportunity to participate as much as they want, but also … to say, ‘No, I’m just here to watch,’” she said “I’ve seen everything from someone being, like, terrified to even introduce themselves to willing to get in front of the room and give a little speech on their first meeting.”
Meetings are structured similarly for all Toastmasters clubs, she said. There’s an opportunity for prepared speeches of up about five minutes each that mem-
bers practice ahead of time.
“Then there’s also a section of every meeting called Table Topics, which is where we (have an) impromptu kind of practice. That’s like a 1- to 2-minute opportunity to speak about sort of like an icebreaker, conversation-starter question.”
A recent Table Topic example she gave was, “Tell us about a favorite summer vacation memory.”
Speakers get constructive, positive feedback on their speeches and how to improve.
For more about Toastmasters International, visit toastmasters.org.
at Toastmasters, so that’s (another) one of the things that kept me going. And I discovered the leadership side of Toastmasters, as well.”
Petrie has served as a district division director with Toastmasters, which gave her leadership practice that’s helped in her career goals and more.
“I joined Toastmasters to become …a better communicator — 1-on-1, not necessarily for public speaking,” she said. “I think that’s how a lot of people are in Toastmasters. They don’t necessarily realize it, but they come to become, not public speakers … which is what a lot of people think, but instead, they just want to be able to communicate and live their lives in a better way. And I have definitely seen that for myself.”
Petrie said Toastmasters can be for anyone and she encouraged people to visit a club and try it out. She added that each club has its own “flavor,” so if someone visits one and it doesn’t feel right, they can try different clubs until they find one that fits.
Toastmasters Club of Fishers meets Fridays from 7 to 8:15 a.m. in the lower-level training room at The Club Coworking, 9800 Crosspoint Blvd. For more, visit 5763.toastmastersclubs.org.
ON THE COVER: Toastmasters Club of Fishers members react to a speaker’s entertaining presentation. (Photo courtesy of Emily Combs)
Toastmasters Club of Fishers recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gathering after its regular Friday morning meeting. (Photos courtesy of Emily Combs)
Toastmasters Club of Fishers Secretary and VP of Public Relations Craig Tapscott gives a speech during a recent meeting.
Pure Green juice and smoothie bar franchise opened its newest location Sept. 6 at The Depot at Nickel Plate, 8594 E. 116th St. in Fishers.
According to a news release from The Depot developers Flaherty & Collins Properties, the new Pure Green is well positioned to serve residents, commuters and neighbors in downtown Fishers. The Depot offers apartments and more than 17,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Pure Green owner Chasten Harmon stated that she had her eyes set on Fishers for a while.
“I grew up in Columbus, Ind., just an hour south of Fishers,” Harmon stated. “When I first visited Fishers, I fell in love. The communal spirit of Fishers and the Nickel Plate District cannot be denied. It felt like the perfect spot for me and my family to open a Pure Green as we all share a love for health and the arts which the Fishers community shares as well.”
Pure Green Fishers’ menu includes smoothies, acai and pitaya bowls, steel-cut oatmeal bowls, cold-pressed juices and shots, superfood toasts and juice cleanses.
“I’m most excited about the community engagement,” Harmon stated in the release. “I love all the local events held in downtown Fishers. Pure Green as a franchise is dedicated to community engagement. We’re very passionate not only about offering nourishing food options but also about educating the community on healthy eating and food choices. We look forward to participating in local events and sharing our passion for healthy food with the Fishers community.”
For more, visit puregreenfranchise.com/ indiana/fishers.
Pure Green is open at The Depot in Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Flaherty & Collins Properties)
Med spa expanding to Geist
By Devon Dean news@currentinfishers.com
A Pendleton luxury med spa plans to launch a second location in the Geist area this fall.
AESTHETICS
The Injectables Lounge will open in late October in the Geist Shoppes near 104th Street and Olio Road.
Founder Dr. Naseer Syed said he decided to expand beyond Pendleton after a successful 2024. He chose Geist because, “There wasn’t anything quite like the services and experience we offer nearby.”
Syed joked he “returned to med school,” using his anatomy textbooks as part of the research on which procedures would be best for a person’s skin type and age before opening his Pendleton location.
“When patients come in, we know this is akin to therapy for them. We talk about their lives and give them a respite from the stress of the outside world for a bit,” he said. “I want to ensure my patients love the results when they walk out of our doors.”
Syed said he wants the new Geist location to be a place that goes beyond Botox.
A board-certified pediatrician, Syed said he was inspired to explore the medical aesthetics world when talking to mothers who brought their kids in for appointments.
“As pediatricians, the one thing we can treat in adults is postpartum depression (PPD),” he said. “It’s more than fluctuating hormones. The moms I would see didn’t have time for self-care and wanted to feel better about their appearances.”
“I’d like to host skin care classes, book clubs and charitable events — anything that brings people together,” he said.
The Injectables Lounge will offer:
• Botox and wrinkle relaxers
• Dermal fillers
• Microneedling and radiofrequency skin tightening
• Biostimulators
• Laser hair removal
• Laser skin rejuvenation
For more, visit tilindy.com.
The Farmers Bank rebrands
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The Farmers Bank renamed its Indiana locations Sept. 5, changing branches to financial centers to reflect a modern approach to banking that combines traditional services with personalized financial guidance in a relationship-focused environment, according to a news release.
FINANCE
“As we work toward being the number one community bank in the markets we serve, it is important, now more than ever, to evaluate how we serve our customers,” stated Chris Cook, president and CEO of The Farmers Bank. “That means embracing our evolution, expanding access through technology like video ATMs, enhancing software experiences and reimagining our financial centers as spaces for deeper financial conversations. At the end of the day, it all comes back to building trust and being there for our customers.”
According to the release, although branches historically have been transaction-focused, financial centers emphasize financial planning, including access to specialized advisors.
The Farmers Bank recently renamed its branches financial centers. (File photo)
As part of the transition, The Farmers Bank also is updating locations, including additional video ATMs. The bank introduced video ATMs at the Westfield financial center in 2023. Video ATMs allow customers to speak directly with a Farmers Bank representative in real time and complete nearly all transactions available inside each location. Video ATMs have since been added to locations in Fishers, Noblesville and Frankfort. Video ATMs are available between 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Frankfort-based The Farmers Bank serves Boone, Clinton and Hamilton counties. Learn more at thefarmersbank.com.
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Hamilton County named an Indiana Healthy Community
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The Wellness Council of Indiana has designated Hamilton County as an Indiana Healthy Community.
RECOGNITION
Hamilton County was formally recognized at the 2025 Indiana Wellness Summit Sept. 11.
Riverview Health Director of Marketing and Communications Jason Kaufmann said the recognition honors the county’s commitment to improving the health and quality of life for its residents.
“This designation is a testament to a collaborative, evidence-based process that helps communities build a culture of wellbeing to promote economic vitality,” Kaufmann stated.
Kaufman said a coalition of local stakeholders led by Riverview Health facilitated the achievement. The group, which includes A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care; Aspire Indiana Health; Hamilton County Community Foundation; Hamilton County Health Department; Hamilton County Parks and Recreation; and Invest Hamilton County, worked together to complete a comprehensive community assessment.
“Riverview Health is proud to lead this effort, which underscores our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve, including our local employers,” stated Dustin Mikesell, associate vice president of Employer Partnerships at Riverview Health. “A healthy workforce is a thriving workforce, and this process ensures a prosperous county for generations
to come.”
Aspire Indiana Health Vice President of Community Partnerships Dianna Huddleston said the certification tells a story of partnership, which she believes brings better care to the community.
“Aspire Indiana Health is thrilled to have been a part of the process to have Hamilton County recognized as an Indiana Healthy Community,” Huddleston stated. “It will help our community focus more clearly on the areas of health that will most impact our collective wellbeing.”
Kaufmann said there is a heavy focus on healthy workplaces and employer involvement, as the initiative uses the community health conversation to drive economic vitality.
“Many businesses in Hamilton County have gone through the WCI’s AchieveWELL process, which helps businesses in creating a strategy intended to provide a roadmap to comprehensive and sustainable wellbeing efforts,” Kaufmann stated.
Riverview Health was awarded the fivestar AchieveWELL designation earlier this year.
Danielle Stiles-Polk, president of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, said the foundation is proud to be among the partners that helped secure the certification.
“This recognition affirms our shared commitment to creating a high quality of life where every resident has the opportunity to thrive,” Stiles-Polk stated.
To learn more about Indiana Healthy Communities, contact Chelsie Jaramillo at cjaramillo@indianachamber.com.
DISPATCHES
Travel vaccines available — The Fishers Health Department offers travel vaccines to help residents stay healthy while traveling abroad. Fishers residents can book a 60-minute travel consultation four to six weeks before leaving the country to receive any recommended or required vaccinations based on the destination. Consultations cover essential health risks, immunizations, food and water precautions, insect protection and anti-malarial prescriptions, if needed. Travel vaccines and consultations are paid out-of-pocket,
but an HSA may be used for payment. For more, visit health.fishersin.gov.
Mental health walk set — The Marriage and Family Clinic and LivRite Fitness in Fishers will host the Step Forward for Mental Health walk, set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at LivRite Fitness, 13454 Parkside Dr. The event also will include vendors, raffle prizes and information about mental health resources. For more, email info@themarriageandfamilyclinic.org.
Blueprint for Improvement: Carmel remodel elevates curb appeal
Commentary by Larry Greene
In Carmel’s Woodfield subdivision, this exterior remodel delivers timeless design and practical improvements, resulting in an entry that elevates curb appeal and long-term value.
THE BLUEPRINT
• Replaced a single front door with elegant double doors, adding symmetry and curb appeal.
• Constructed a covered porch with classic columns, delivering architectural interest and shelter.
• Installed decorative railings for safety and style.
• Introduced tiered stone steps to create a more welcoming approach.
• Refreshed landscaping with potted greenery and accent plantings for year-round appeal.
• Updated lighting and finishes to highlight the entry’s new focal point.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more
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Gala co-chairs embrace Allied Solutions Center’s educational mission
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
When David Greene asked his wife, Annette, to join him on the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts steering committee for the Center Celebration three years ago, she was reluctant.
David said the gala might be too “hoity-toity” for her but she became enamored with Center’s mission of bringing the arts to everyone.”
The sold-out Center Celebration 2025 presented by Ice Miller is set for Sept. 20 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium.
David and Annette are serving their first year as the event’s co-chairs while fellow Carmel residents Caroline and Michael Garvey are in the second year as co-chairs.
“One of my favorite parts of the mission is bringing music enrichment to the schools that maybe don’t have a music program,” said Annette, a certified clinical medical assistant for Northwest Radiology. “Music was an important part of my growing up and kind of helped me make friends. I think it’s important to introduce your kids to music. I’m trying to educate people and our kids that the Center is not this big fancy building where only the elite go. Anybody can go and attend and see a great concert or benefit from any of the outreach programs that they offer.”
David, who retired as region president for First Merchants Bank at the end of 2024, got involved when then First Merchants President and CEO Michael Rechin became a Center board member.
“While he was on the board, he had the bank sign up for a program where we were the sponsors for the cocktail reception for the gala,” David said.
David has been on the steering committee for the last 10 years, helping raise money by filling tables for the gala.
David said they enjoy bringing out-of-
town visitors to the Center.
“We’ve seen Ben Folds, Sting, Dave Koz and Christmas shows,” he said. Programs supported by gala proceeds include the Peanut Butter & Jam performance series for families with young children; the Prism Project, a performing arts summer camp for youth with disabilities; free matinee performances and science presentations for school groups; a donor-funded Transportation Grant Program that reimburses transportation costs for school groups attending events; and arts classes for adults, including vocal music, songwriting, two levels of stand-up comedy instruction and three levels of ukulele instruction.
The gala revenue is generated through table reservations, corporate partnerships, direct donations and the auction for prize packages including luxury getaways and VIP professional sports experiences, donated by Allied Solutions Center supporters.
The Garveys have supported the gala for the past three years as after-party sponsors or table hosts. Michael is chief financial officer for SC Bodner Co. in Carmel, and Caroline is an Emmy Award-winning journalist familiar to Indianapolis-area TV viewers as evening news anchor
Caroline Thau.
This year’s Center Celebration features Richard Marx as the headliner.
“First, we’re so fortunate to have Michael Feinstein as our artistic director, because our supporters always love to see him and we know his opening performance will start the evening with style,” Allied Solutions Center President and CEO Jeffrey McDermott said.
McDermott said a lot of thought goes into selecting the headline performer.
“We want to create a ‘wow’ factor for our guests, but we don’t want to break the bank, because the event is a fundraiser,” he said. “It’s also important to find someone who has multigenerational appeal and can create a fun atmosphere that is still appropriate for a black-tie event. And obviously it needs to be an artist who is available on a specific date and not busy with a tour or a stage production. We’ve had wonderful experiences in the past with artists like Chris Botti, Straight No Chaser, Amy Grant and Chris Isaak, and I think we made a great choice again this year with Richard Marx, who has sold out the hall twice before and delivers a really entertaining performance with broad appeal.”
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘HEARTBREAK
HOTEL’
“Heartbreak Hotel” runs through Oct. 12 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“I Want My 80s! A Totally Tubular Party!” is set for Sept. 18, followed by Dueling Pianos Sept. 19 and then club namesake Michael Feinstein Sept. 21-22 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘BEEHIVE’
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Beehive,” featuring music from the 1960s, runs through Sept. 21 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
‘TO
KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’
The Carmel Community Players production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” runs through Sept. 21 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
DISPATCHES
Carmel PorchFest set for Sept. 21 — CarmelPorchFest, which will feature more than 60 musical acts, is set for noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Performers include garage bands, jazz, acoustic folk groups and brass ensembles. The free porch concerts are on 1st and 2nd Avenue NW between 1st Street NW and 6th Street NW in downtown Carmel, near the Carmel Arts & Design District. For more, visit carmelporchfest.org.
Heartland Film trailer parties set — There will be two Heartland International Film Festival film trailer parties. The first is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Basile Event Center at the Heartland Film Headquarters in Indianapolis with free Hotbox Pizza. The second is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Indianapolis with free popcorn. Admission is free but registration is required at tickets.heartlandfilm. org/trailerwatchparty. The festival is set for Oct. 9-19.
The chairs for the Gala Steering Committee for the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts’ annual Center Celebration are, from left, Carmel residents Michael and Caroline Garvey and Annette and David Greene. (Photo courtesy Joshua Hasty)
CHS freshman plays ‘mean’ role
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School freshman Zaylee Jaliwala must embrace a role that is definitely out of character.
THEATER
Jaliwala plays Kaylee in Footlite Musicals’ presentation of “The Prom,” which runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 5 at Hedback Theatre in Indianapolis. The story centers on a fictional Indiana high school that bans a lesbian student from taking her girlfriend to the prom. Four Broadway actors come to support the banned student.
8 years old.
Fishers resident Dustin Branum plays Trent, a struggling actor.
“I am so excited that I’ve finally landed a role where my ADHD brain and general ridiculousness is an asset rather than a hurdle,” he said. “(Co-directors) Jerry Beasley and Claire Slaven have created an environment where we are encouraged to play around and make bold choices.”
“I’m playing the popular cheerleader/high school bully role,” Jaliwala said. “I’m not naturally a mean person, so bringing out that meanness has been a challenge for me. Whenever I need inspiration, I channel my inner Regina George, the ultimate mean girl (from the ‘Mean Girls’ movie).”
Jaliwala has been acting since she was
Branum said his biggest challenges are the musical numbers.
“The show in general is pretty high-energy,” Branum said. “We have an incredible choreographer that gave this tired show horse a run for his money.
His favorite song is “Love Thy Neighbor,” when he gets to “return to my praise and worship roots in a heartfelt number that ministers to the misguided youth of a small Indiana town. Surprisingly, this time it works. If only I knew this particular song when I was a little gay boy in high school.”
For more, visit footlite.org.
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CSO League features Dueling Pianos
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
A decade ago, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra League had 50-plus members. That number has dwindled over time, so the CSO League is seeking new members.
FUNDRAISER
“We have 32 members but we’re all up there in age,” said Pat Killen, the group’s membership director. “We want to get awareness in the community that we’re there.”
To raise funds and awareness, the CSO League will hold a fundraiser featuring Dueling Pianos with Frank Bradford and The Key Players Oct. 9 at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m.
CSO League President Barbara Crawford said membership has shrunk with older members moving away or not being in good health.
The CSO League supports the orchestra members in various ways, including supplying refreshments during rehearsals on concert dates. Crawford said her organization raises funds to support the educational mission of Carmel Symphony Orchestra. The CSO League also promotes ticket sales for the event.
“It’s a very special group,” Crawford said. “The league is just a bunch of really nice ladies. We enjoy each other and when things come for the symphony. We love to do anything we can to support them.”
Killen moved from the north side of Indianapolis to Carmel about 25 years ago.
“I’ve met so many nice people that I wouldn’t have known otherwise because most have been in Carmel forever,” Killen said.
Dues are $40 for members. The group meets the first Tuesday each month at the Carmel City Hall.
For tickets, visit our.show/pianokeyplayers. For membership inquiries, contact killentime1@yahoo.com.
READERS’ VIEWS
Less coverage increases cost
Editor,
According to United Way, in 2023, 38 percent of Indiana households were officially below the ALICE threshold — above the federal poverty line but not enough to afford basic expenses where they live. Despite being the wealthiest county in the state, Hamilton County had more than 27,000 individuals below that threshold in 2023. Many rely on federal and state programs, such as Medicaid, for their health care needs.
In May, Senate Enrolled Act 2 was signed into law, adding more administrative burden and challenges to low-income Hoosiers seeking affordable health care through the state. Specifically, SEA 2 adds work requirements for the Healthy Indiana Plan, requires redundant eligibility checks and prohibits hospitals and providers from advertising about Medicaid. Whether you agree with them or not, laws like SEA 2 lead to fewer Hoosiers with health insurance.
Without health insurance, low-income Hoosiers are unable to obtain timely,
affordable health care. Studies show they will delay care, which in turn leads to more serious health conditions and higher costs; and use of the ER for primary care needs, where they legally cannot be denied service, and costs are much higher.
In many cases, low-income individuals are unable to pay the higher costs, furthering the poverty cycle and ultimately passing the costs of unpaid bills onto everyone else. Making it harder for individuals to get health insurance in Indiana ultimately causes health care costs to increase for all Hoosiers because the uninsured must eventually use the health care system.
It is disheartening that, out of all Fishers state legislators, Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-32) was the only one who voted against this bill. Reps. Chris Jeter (R88) and Alaina Shonkwiler (R-29), and Sen. Kyle Walker (R-31) voted to jeopardize people’s health care and increase costs for all Hoosiers.
Sylvia Funk, Fishers
Noncriminal ICE arrests alarming
Editor,
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests increased in May and June of this year, according to the University of California Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project, as reported through AXIOS Indianapolis. But arrests of those with no previous charges or convictions increased at a much higher rate. Trump promised on the campaign trail to focus on immigrants with criminal history or gang affiliations. ICE has expanded its efforts well beyond that scope, which has been well reported by news media outlets. Living in the U.S. illegally is defined as a civil, not a criminal violation.
In January, when detention of immigrants escalated post-inauguration, only about 6 percent of those detained in Indiana had no previous criminal charge or conviction. In June, 23 percent of the 309 people arrested in Indiana had no criminal charge or conviction on file. Since January, the number of total immigrant arrests has grown by 127 percent.
It’s disappointing to learn that the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is the only central Indiana agency that signed ICE’s agreement to support the arrest and removal of unauthorized immigrants. As of early July, only four Indiana agencies had signed the ICE partnership.
According to the American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, it is estimated that a little more than 9 percent of Hamilton County’s residents were born outside the United States compared to a little more than 6 percent of the state’s population and 14 percent of the U.S. population.
No matter what their citizenship or legal status, given widespread reports of arrests of those who have followed the law, it’s tragic that we live in a county that has agreed to participate in this sweeping detention of individuals who are our neighbors, co-workers and friends, even if they have been law-abiding residents.
Cindy Michaelis, Fishers
A wave of sports history
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
I’m a big baseball fan, and recently I met my old friend Howard in Chicago to see the Cubs play the Astros. While we were sitting there, we witnessed what has been dubbed “The Wave,” a coordinated crowd movement in which fans stand and raise their arms in sequence, creating a rippling, cascading effect across the stadium, either vertically or horizontally. While we witnessed these phenomena, Howard put down his Chicago-style hot dog, turned to me and said, “Robb Weller invented The Wave.”
HUMOR
I worked with Weller on TV in Ohio, and our TV careers crossed paths in Chicago and New York. Here’s the story. Robb was once known as the hippie cheerleader at his alma mater, the University of Washington, because in the ‘70s, in that role, he sported a beard and long hair. Weller was the yell leader. The yell leader hypes the crowd with various cheers that energize the entire stadium. Weller’s cheers were a little wild and goofy, but he brilliantly controlled the chaos. In 1971, he choreographed an early version of The Wave, but it wasn’t until 10 years later that his idea crested.
By 1981, on his way to a successful TV career, Weller accepted an invitation from the same band leader he had worked with a decade earlier to return to his alma mater and recreate his initial concept.
In the game, the future Hall of Famer John Elway was the quarterback for Stanford. The Cardinal was a clear favorite to beat Weller’s team, the Huskies. No one at the event had ever seen, much less performed, The Wave, but he somehow engineered a revival, this time running along the sidelines, encouraging the crowds to rise and fall in sequence as close to one person at a time as possible.
During the frenzy, Weller’s team scored two touchdowns in under two minutes.
“Why did The Wave catch on? Dozens of stadiums, pro and collegiate, started doing it. Virtually every sport. It was even seen at the Olympics.”
– DICK WOLFSIE
Weller was encouraged to do The Wave once again, but this time it wasn’t just the students who complied; the entire stadium joined in. Elway was baffled.
The rest isn’t just history, but a mystery. Why did The Wave catch on? Dozens of stadiums, pro and collegiate, started doing it. Virtually every sport. It was even seen at the Olympics.
“Fans want to be part of the game,” Weller said. “They want interaction. Getting up to use the bathroom or get a hot dog is not enough.”
By the way, the first time you experience The Wave, it can be quite stunning when you see it headed in your direction. There is some controversy about the origin of The Wave. Others claimed to have created this worldwide phenomenon before Weller, but most of these assertions have little factual foundation or are based on concepts that resemble a form of whack-a-mole, where people stand up in groups. That’s not what it is supposed to look like.
Wave goodbye to those impostors.
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LIFESTYLE
1. Sentry’s command
Writer Sinclair 10. Took an IndyGo bus 14. Indianapolis Opera solo 15. Butler honor: ___ cum laude
16. Tortoise racer
17. Elvis Presley musical (now through Oct. 12)
20. Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer who became a national ski champ: ___ Folk George
21. Requiring help 22. Possesses
23. LBJ’s successor
65-Across
44. Current headlines style
45. Neighbor of N.Y. and Minn.
46. Hoosier Motor Club letters
47. Pacers’ easy win
49. Restaurant review site
53. “Finally!”
57. Chao Vietnamese Street Food soup
59. Scot’s denial
60. Hansel’s sister
63. Parishioner’s pledge
65. Dickens holiday story (Dec. 5-22)
69. Dragon’s breath
70. Clumsy oafs
71. Cherry Wood Stables mom
72. Four six-packs
73. Church recesses
74. Drove too fast on I-69 Down
1. “Very funny!”
2. Fishers Event Center and Nicoson Hall, e.g.
3. Serve as a go-between
4. Artisan Bakery & Pastries offering
5. PC port
6. Big name in pet food
7. US Treasury agents
8. Mideast nation
9. Opposite of well-dressed?
10. “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” spinoff
11. Muffin grain
12. Dr. of rap
13. Sushi fish
18. US 31 paving goo
19. “___ Haw”
24. Sinatra song that begins “And now the end is near”
26. No longer working (Abbr.)
27. Wood Wind Golf Course pegs
28. Mellencamp lyric: “Independence would daydream
and ___ pretend that some day...”
30. Got an A+ on
32. Indiana State Fair cowboy competition
33. Do some voice work
36. Frequently, to James Whitcomb Riley
38. Cornerstone Dentistry concern
39. Ex-Indiana US Senator Quayle
40. Like some Indy Film Fest indie films
41. Geist marina sight
42. Israeli airline
43. WFYI news inits.
44. Sheep bleat
48. Burning the midnight oil
50. Snare
51. Pakistani city
52. Removed the skin
54. Concur
55. ___ Lanka
56. Castleton car dealer
58. Non-Rx
61. Sports car roof
62.
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