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KRISTINA’S TOP PRIORITIES PROTECT HOOSIERS AS INDIANA GROWS. I’ll establish common-sense standards for data centers that protect our water, environment and taxpayers, mandate public hearings for citizens to express their concerns, and require investment or profit-sharing with local governments. Economic growth should strengthen our communities — not come at taxpayers’ expense. MAKE INDIANA MORE AFFORDABLE. I’ll fight to lower the costs families feel every day — from property taxes and utility bills to childcare and healthcare — and make sure taxpayer dollars deliver real value for Hoosiers. INVEST IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Indiana should fully fund our traditional public schools instead of shifting the burden to local taxpayers through repeated referendums. Strong schools build strong communities and a stronger Indiana. This is about choosing a different direction for Indiana — putting families first, protecting our communities and making smart investments in our future.

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Meet State Sen. District 29 candidates Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Former State Sen. John Ruckelshaus, a Republican, is facing Democrat Kristina Moorhead for the State Senate District 29 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. Ruckelshaus, who represented District 30 from 2017 to 2021, has worked in state government and in the lumber industry. Moorhead, who has not previously held elected office, is a health policy consultant. Learn more about Ruckelshaus at Ruck4Senate.com and Moorhead at KristinaMoorhead.com. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Ruckelshaus: Hoosier families are struggling with higher costs for food, utilities and health care, while our legislature is distracted by outside politics. I’m running to fight for common-sense solutions that help families keep more of their hard-earned money. Moorhead: I’m running for Indiana Senate District 29 because I love this state and want to build a better Indiana for my kids and every Hoosier family. As a working mom with two decades of healthcare and public policy experience, I’m ready to bring my energy, experience and determination to fight for Hoosiers. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Ruckelshaus: I’m a proven leader who gets results. Former Gov. Mitch Daniels gave me his full endorsement, because he knows the difference between someone who solves problems and those who create them. Moohread: I bring more than two decades of healthcare and public policy experience, a fresh perspective as a working mom of young kids and a deep commitment to Indiana. I know how government decisions affect families and am ready to listen, solve problems and fight for a more affordable, opportunity-filled future for every Hoosier. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Ruckelshaus: Lowering utility costs and property taxes. Expanding vocational and technical education for

students who don’t need college to be career ready. The Indiana Fraternal Order of Police gave me their sole endorsement for my commitment to back the blue, reduce crime and keep our communities safe. Moorhead: Protect Hoosiers as Indiana grows by setting commonsense data center standards that protect our water, environment and taxpayers. Make Indiana more affordable by lowering property taxes, utility bills, childcare and healthcare costs. Fully fund our traditional public schools so local taxpayers aren’t forced to fill the gap through referendums. WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE — IF ANY — TO HOW THE STATE FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS? Ruckelshaus: Fund public schools first, and tie dollars to results — not enrollment games or one-size-fitsall formulas. Keep local property-tax money in the classrooms it was raised to support. Put more state support into Ruckelhaus what actually prepares students to work: vocational training and apprenticeships in our high schools. The test is simple: Does the funding help kids in Pike, Wayne, Carmel and Zionsville learn and earn? Moorhead: Indiana shouldn’t balance its budget by shifting the burden to local government to pay for schools. When the state underfunds traditional public schools, communities turn to referendums just to maintain Moorhead quality education. We need to fully fund our public schools and stop passing the buck to local communities. WITH RISING INFLATION AND OTHER INCREASING COSTS FOR NECESSITIES, WHAT CAN THE STATE LEGISLATURE DO TO ASSIST WITH AFFORDABILITY? Ruckelshaus: The Statehouse should cut what families actually pay each month — not add programs we cannot afford. Cap property tax assessments so homeowners are not punished when values spike. Suspend the sales tax on utility bills, which would save District 29 residents about $12 a month.

Moorhead: The legislature should focus on lowering the costs Hoosier families feel every day — not just talking about affordability. That means addressing property taxes and utility costs, making childcare and healthcare more affordable, protecting access to food assistance and ensuring taxpayer dollars deliver real value. HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHETHER AN ISSUE SHOULD BE HANDLED BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES VERSUS THE STATE LEGISLATURE? Ruckelshaus: If you can see it from your front porch — zoning, traffic, neighborhood growth — it belongs with city hall and the county. The state should set the rules that have to work the same in Carmel, Zionsville and Indianapolis: taxes, utilities, roads and public safety standards. It should not drop a one-size-fits-all mandate on a community that has to live with the result. My test is simple. Who is closest to the problem, and who pays the bill? If it is local people, it should be a local decision. I am endorsed by local government officials who deal with these everyday problems. Moorhead: I believe decisions should be made at the level of government closest to the people whenever possible. Local communities understand their needs best and should have the flexibility to address them. The state should step in when issues cross municipal boundaries, require consistent statewide standards or when local governments lack the resources to address them effectively. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDES TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Ruckelshaus: My former state senate district was one of the most competitive and diverse in Indiana, and I learned how to listen to every side while staying true to my principles. I’ll make sure every voice is heard and work to earn trust through civility, consistency and results. Moorhead: When I knock doors and talk with voters across District 29, I hear the same thing: families want leaders focused on the issues that affect their everyday lives — not partisan politics. I’ll listen, stay accessible and work with both Democrats and Republicans to deliver results for the people I represent.

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Town opposes LEAP plan By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Town Council opposes any plans that would discharge wastewater from Lebanon’s LEAP project into local waterways. The town council unanimously approved a resolution Sept. 21 urging Lebanon city leaders and state officials to alter any plans that would have wastewater from the LEAP development dumped into waterways that travel through Zionsville. Town Council President Jason Plunkett said the resolution is meant to be proactive and represent the sentiment of the community. Council members said they frequently hear from residents about the issue. Lebanon is working through plans for wastewater discharge related to the LEAP development. A previous plan to discharge it into Eagle Creek was scrapped. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management will have the final say on approving a wastewater permit for the project. It is unclear what locations Lebanon

is considering. The city’s Mayor Matt Gentry did not respond to a request for comment. The town council’s vote is largely symbolic. The town does not have authority to stop a plan that includes Zionsville waterways. “Unfortunately, we really don’t have much legal authority to do anything more than this resolution,” said Heather Harris, attorney for the council who prepared the resolution. “There is no action we can take to block it.” Harris said the resolution will be submitted as public comment when a plan is proposed. IDEM will have a public comment window as part of the approval process. The resolution also will be sent to Gov. Mike Braun. Town councilors supported the action. “I will vehemently oppose any municipality or project that tries to dump even treated effluent (wastewater) into our waterways,” Councilor Evan Norris said. “Obviously, this is a no brainer. I will do everything I can to talk to state leaders about this.”

Town pauses data centers By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Zionsville joined the growing list of municipalities that are halting data center developments as the Zionsville Town Council Sept. 21 approved a oneyear moratorium. The moratorium also applies to solar and wind farms and battery energy storage systems. The action directs the town’s planning department, as well as the Zionsville Plan Commission, to review zoning code regarding the types of development because there is no permitted land use for them. If proposed now, it would be via a special use permit. “This is not shutting these projects down, this is sending a request to the plan commission to review our land use, our ordinance (and) to provide recommendations to us,” Town Council President Jason Plunkett said. Town council attorney Heather Harris said the moratorium was partially driven by other communities in the region doing the same. Boone County approved a one-year moratorium for

data centers in June. Some counties have banned them altogether. Harris said it could result in developers eyeing Zionsville as a potential site for data center or renewable energy projects. “The thought was to get ahead of this with a one-year moratorium,” she said. The pause will give time for town officials to research the developments, receive feedback from the community and determine if wind, solar, battery and data center projects should be allowed in Zionsville, and if so, where. By updating zoning law, it gives the town more control over what type of developments are allowed and what parts of town they can be built in. The planning commission would make a recommendation and the town council will have the final approval. There will be public hearings at both the plan commission and town council levels prior to votes. “The one-year moratorium makes complete sense,” Councilor Tim McElderry said. “It helps us make better decisions for the town.”

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Town works toward balanced budget By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

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TOTAL BUDGET REDUCTIONS

The Town of Zionsville plans to appropriate an additional $2.4 million this year to cover expenses that will lead to a balanced budget in 2027. Next year’s budget initially included deficit spending and dipping into the town’s surplus; however, not anymore thanks to some higher-than-expected supplemental local income tax revenue and less impactful property tax caps this year. The additional revenue will allow the town to take on some expenses that were intended for 2027. The Zionsville Town Council got a head start on those purchases Sept. 21, approving an appropriation of $365,000 for a new splash pad at Mulberry Park. An appropriation is moving money into a budget to be spent. The Zionsville Parks and Recreation board was expected to approve the purchase Sept. 23. Zionsville Mayor John Stehr presented to the council some other cost-saving measures expected for

Additional approriations

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The Town of Zionsville intends to make a series of budget reductions for 2027 to avoid deficit spending. (Source: the Town of Zionsville)

2027, including delaying the hiring of a deputy director of planning until the second quarter, which is expected to save $30,000. The town is searching for a deputy director and a director of planning following the departure of two employees, one of which was former planning director Mike Dale. Roger Kilmer is serving as interim director. Building and inspection fees will cover all nonpersonal expenses for the planning department, which alleviates more than $1 million from the budget. In total, the cost-saving measures will save Zionsville $3.5 million in 2027 and avoid any deficit

spending. “We also believe this budget puts us on a path to maintain the high level of service that our constituents expect in a fiscally responsible way until LIT changes mandated by the state are fully integrated in 2030,” Stehr said. Councilors Sarah Sampson and Joe Stein spearheaded the revisions to the budget to make it balanced. The budget also calls for 3.85 percent raises for employees and six additional firefighters and other new hires. It is expected to be approved next month. The next town council meeting is at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Zionsville Town Hall.

 Brush pick up underway — The Town of Zionsville started its fall brush pick up Sept. 28 and will continue through the week of Oct. 5. The service is available to residents in the Urban Service District. Brush and limbs should be placed on the curb by 7:30 a.m. Monday of collection week. Pickup schedule and full guidelines are available at zionsville-in.gov/151/ Brush-and-Limb-Collection.  Campaign sign placement rules — The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to place political campaign and other signs outside state rightof-way. Campaign and other types of advertising are prohibited on state-owned or state-maintained property by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6, regardless of the time of year. Areas that should remain sign-free include intersections, interchanges and rights-of-way that run parallel to highways, including medians, shoulders and roadside areas. INDOT personnel may remove signs from a right-of-way or if they present an immediate safety risk, such as being too close to the roadway or obstructing line of sight.

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County OKs Witham-Parkview merger By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com The Witham Health Services and Parkview Health merger was approved by the county. The Boone County Commissioners, Boone County Council and the Witham Health Services Board of Trustees unanimously approved an affiliation agreement Sept. 16 between the two healthcare providers. The votes move forward the merger between Witham and Parkview that was announced in April. Kelly Braverman, president and CEO of Witham, said the merger is expected to expand patient access and lead to investments in facilities and clinical programs. She added state and federal legislation have made it harder to operate. Parview is expected to contribute $300 million in investment to the Witham network following the merger. Information presented during the joint meeting of the county council and commissioners included plans for a surgery center and medical office building in Whitestown.

The Boone County Commissioners, Boone County Council and the Witham Health Services Board of Trustees unanimously approved an affiliation agreement Sept. 16 between Witham and Parkview Health. (Photo courtesy of Witham Health Services)

“This community is growing at a most rapid pace,” Braverman said. “Witham needs to continue to grow at that swift pace.” Witham’s main campus is in Lebanon. Others are in Zionsville and a 24/7 emergency room in Whitestown. Parkview Health includes 15 hospitals and a network of primary and specialty care physicians, including the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus in Fort Wayne. “Parkview was the only system in Indiana that met all of the criteria on our wishlist,” Braverman said. “We started with them, and now we’re finishing with them.”

Rich Church, chief strategy officer for Parkview, said the employee benefits under the provider should help recruit and retain employees for Witham sites. The healthcare system also intends to work with local universities and schools. When the merger is complete, Witham will no longer be a county hospital. A new private nonprofit will be formed, and it will operate as a nonprofit hospital. All physicians are expected to stay, and Parkview is not expected to give up any Witham property. What’s next is unclear. Witham did not respond to an inquiry from Current.

DISPATCHES  Zionsville Town Council — The town council meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St.  Town accepting Tree of the Year applications — The Zionsville Tree Board is accepting applications for Tree of the Year through Oct. 15. Eligible trees must be within Zionsville. Trees can be on private or public property. Applicants should submit a photo of the tree and any notable information about the tree, including its species. Apply at https://tinyurl. com/nhfzy7nf.  Cheese ball fundraiser returns — The Zionsville chapter of Psi Iota Xi is selling cheese balls to support local speech, hearing, art, music and literature programs as well as a scholarship at Zionsville Community High School. Cheddar and specialty flavors with and without pecans are available. Orders come with a handcrafted cheese spreader. To order, visit tinyurl.com/y6jbbk8k.

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2 vying for ZCS board Compiled by Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com The election for Eagle Township representative of the Zionsville Community Schools Board of Trustees is between incumbent Michael Berg, a licensed therapist and grant program manager for a large health system, and Melissa Waters, a former elementary school teacher. Waters filed as a Republican. The election is the first where school board candidates can declare a party affiliation. Berg did not list a party affiliation. For more on their campaigns, visit watersforzcs.com and facebook.com/Berg4Board. The election is Nov. 3. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Berg: Because after two terms, I continue to be passionate about this role. I believe that my knowledge, experience and the relationships I have built will serve this community well as our district faces unprecedented Berg challenges. Waters: I believe our schools are a community gem and want to see them continuously improve. As a teacher, I understand classroom realities and the challenges educators face. My firsthand experience brings a valuable Waters teacher’s perspective to conversations shaping the future of our schools and students. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Berg: I will continue to support our teachers and administrators. They are dedicated and trustworthy professionals, and they deserve a board that will allow them to do their work and not second guess them, and one that will work to insulate them from the growing legislative burdens being placed on them. Waters: I’m a lifelong learner who understands child development and the challenges of meeting students’ needs. My priority has always been advocating for children. I believe the school board needs a true growth mindset — one that recognizes we’re strong, but can

always improve. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Berg: 1. Adequate funding: We can’t change how the state funds education, so passing the referendum is essential to the vitality of our district. 2. Supporting educators: I will continue to support our educators so they can focus their energy on the future of our community and not on spurious attacks. Waters: I want a thoughtful balance between technology and traditional learning. Academic improvement matters, and I support an effective, unbiased curriculum. I also believe young students (pre-K through sixth grade) need at least 30 minutes of daily recess, because play, movement and time away from instruction are essential for healthy development. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Berg: I have served all constituents for nearly eight years. I will continue to listen and weigh the perspectives of all constituents. In my role, I have always voted based on science or what is best for the district. That will not change. Waters: I will listen to all constituents, seek common ground and keep students at the center. Children aren’t political, and their education shouldn’t be partisan. I’ll collaborate with board members, educators, parents and our community to ensure every child receives a world‑class education. HOW WILL YOU PRIORITIZE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND STUDENT WELL-BEING WITHIN THE DISTRICT BUDGET? Berg: Our district has strong partnerships that I will continue to support. Our district prioritizes webs of support and building strong relationships with students and families. I will continue to prioritize funding the positions that support the students with greatest need so classroom teachers can focus on their primary role. Waters: I plan to vote “yes” for the referendum, which provides the funding for the counselors in our district. I am also a big advocate for allowing students access to adequate chances for unstructured free play, which has been shown to improve physical and mental well-being.

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TriCo approves new grease fee By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com TriCo Regional Sewer Utility will impose a new fee on some of its commercial customers this fall following state legislation that rolled back its fats, oils and grease program. The sewer utility’s board approved a monthly $45 fee Sept. 14 that goes into effect Nov. 1 and applies to restaurants and other TriCo customers that have fats, oils and grease facilities. Of the roughly 18,000 customers serviced by TriCo, the fee applies to about 206, according to Shaun Odom, pretreatment coordinator. The fee is to cover increased costs the sewer utility is expected to incur as it pares down its FOG program. House Enrolled Act 1348 requires certain commercial facilities to have grease control equipment that prevents fats, oils and grease from being discharged into sewer systems. The thicker materials can clog lines and result in costly repairs. The law also requires grease haulers — companies that clean out grease tanks — to keep records such as

A new fee will be applied to certain TriCo customers starting in November. (File photo)

photographs and how much material was removed from tanks. Sewer utilities are required to have FOG programs and a pretreatment coordinator under the law, as well, according to Odom. “On face value, it looks like a good thing,” he said. TriCo, however, has had its own, stricter FOG program for two decades. TriCo inspects grease containers and can require its customers to pump them out if they exceed a certain level of solids. The utility provider also would levy fines on customers who did not comply

or did not submit before-and after-cleanout photos. Odom said the state’s new legislation prevents utilities from requiring grease container cleanouts and fining noncompliant customers. “It took away all of our proactive measures,” he said. “To take away the authority for us is just crazy.” Odom said without proactive enforcement, grease interceptors — which collect grease before it enters the sewer line — can fill up significantly more, which increases the risk of more grease getting into sewer lines, clogs and having to treat the solids at the wastewater facility. “It’s not something we signed up for,” he said. “It’s not something we want to do.” The state prevents a blanket FOG fee for all sewer utility customers. TriCo can only charge specific customers. Odom said the state law is a good starting point but should not serve as the defining standard. He’s trying to get in touch with lawmakers about revisions to the law. “It’s great as a minimum,” he said.

DISPATCHES  Isaiah 117 House golf outing set for Oct. 1 — Boone County Isaiah 117 House will have a charity golf outing at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Golf Club of Indiana. Cost is $600 for a four-person team. There will be lunch, giveaways, contests and door prizes. The organization provides temporary housing for children entering foster care. Register at tinyurl. com/ycvu28vf.  ILAAD nets grant — The OrthoIndy Foundation awarded $150,000 to Independent Living for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities. The grant will go toward a 12-passenger vehicle which will help adults served by ILAAD.  Preschoolers help flood victims — Preschoolers at Primrose School of Anson-Zionsville donated 312 essential items, such as diapers, cleaning supplies and toys, to the American Red Cross to help those impacted by flooding in the state.

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Century Structure Program adds home news@youarecurrent.com A home that was once part of a large farm in the Village is the latest to make the Century Structure list at SullivanMunce Cultural Center. Meganne and Chuck Brezina’s home at 625 N. Elm St. is officially a Century Structure. The designation is for homes and commercial buildings in Zionsville that are 100 years or older. The program celebrates historic architecture in the Village. The Brezina home is the 72nd structure to earn the designation, which comes with a plaque that will be affixed to the home. Documenting the history of the home and property is part of the Century Structure process. The Elm Street home is a Carpenter-Builder style structure and was built circa 1867. It was home to farmers, blacksmiths, a township trustee and a restaurant owner, according to SullivanMunce. An early homeowner outlived all five of her husbands.

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Ruby Hsu, a 15-year-old sophomore at Zionsville Community High School, won first place and best of show awards in the youth sculpture category at the Indiana State Fair art contest. (Photo courtesy of Andy Hsu)

Student earns state fair art prize By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com A Zionsville Community High School student stood above the rest at the Indiana State Fair’s art contest. Ruby Hsu, a 15-year-old sophomore at ZCHS, won first place in the seventh through ninth grade youth sculpture division and best of show award in the youth sculpture category for “Lucky One,” a foam sculpture of a ladybug. The larger-than-life sculpture features wire for the insect’s legs and antenna and is painted in the classic colors of the insect: red and black with a gradient, lifelike pattern. There’s also a slight green shimmer around the edges of the wings. That small detail is why Hsu wanted to go with a larger ladybug. “The colors are fun and ladybugs have this green undershine,” she said. “With my foam piece, I wanted to capture that shine.” They weren’t her only awards, though. Hsu earned second place in her division in the youth ceramics category for “Fish Tin: Chopstick Rests,” a functional sardine tin piece and honorable mention in her age group’s acrylic category. The sardine tin is made of clay and

comes with a chopsticks rest shaped like a fish. “This is also my culture,” Hsu said. “I just wanted it to be meaningful as well as creative.” Her honorable mention acrylic painting called “Waiting in the Wings,” depicts a dancer waiting to perform. Hsu, who has entered the state fair contest before, usually enters an oil painting. “I wanted to show the anticipation some feel as they’re waiting to perform,” she said. Hsu created many of the pieces in a 3D art class last year taught by Grace Fletcher at ZCHS. The ladybug was Hsu’s first time working with foam. Hsu has received a couple honorable mentions in past state fair art competitions. A video taken by her dad showed Hsu shocked as she saw the ribbons next to her artworks. “I was so surprised,” she said. “I did not think that would happen. I could not picture a ribbon next to my artwork.” Hsu is in a painting class — her favorite form of art — this semester and plans on entering the state fair next year. “I just love being creative and doing what I personally love,” she said.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

✅ Funded additional police officers and firefighters ✅ Continued investment in safer, stronger roadways ✅ Approved funding for a new fire station

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✅ Adopted Zionsville’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan ✅ Supported the development of a world-class automotive campus, including GRP and RLL ✅ Invested in critical wastewater infrastructure to support Zionsville’s future ✅ Data center memorandum INFRASTRUCTURE & QUALITY OF LIFE

✅ Funded the expansion and completion of the Big-4 Rail Trail ✅ Approved major investment in Overley-Worman Park ✅ Expanded Zionsville’s pathway network along Oak Street, 875 E, Whitestown Road, and 300 S ✅ ILLAD and Watch Us Farm projects FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

✅ Delivered balanced budgets ✅ Maintained a commitment to keeping taxes low ✅ Implemented DORA to encourage greater investment in local businesses

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Zionsville Parks and Recreation will have a grown-up-and-me etiquette class from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Zionsville Town Hall. The event will feature hands-on activities, role playing and festive games, while covering trick-or-treat etiquette, polite conversation and table manners. The event is meant to build confidence, kindness and social skills. Cost is $25 for residents and $35 for nonresidents. Register at tinyurl.com/45kxhm6w.

from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Holliday Farms Clubhouse, 3950 Club Ridge Estates Dr. The event will feature both tournament and open play as well as cash prizes up to $500. There will also be a lunch buffet, gifts, a silent auction and vendors to shop. The tournament will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Boone County. Cost is $75 for tournament play and $40 for open. Participants are encouraged to dress in cowboy/cowgirl style, hats, boots, etc. Register at tinyurl. com/2djs8s4d.

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The 18th annual Boone County Senior Health and Wellness Expo will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. The free event for Boone County seniors, caregivers and family members will feature more than 50 vendors, health screenings, flu shots, demonstrations, door prizes. There is a giveaway for the first 100 people who attend. For more, contact 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939 or go to booneseniors. org. PANCAKE DAY Zionsville Fire Department will have its 41st annual Pancake Day from 6 to 11 a.m. Oct. 3 at Fire Station 291, 100 N. Ford Rd. Cost is $10 for adults and teens and $5 for children 12 years and younger. Pancake Day T-shirts are available for a donation at Zionsville Town Hall and available to purchase from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday while supplies last. CHURCH PUMPKINFEST St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will have its annual Pumpkinfest event from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at its sports field and Parish Hall. There will be a German Oktoberfest menu, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo and other activities. The event is free to attend. For more, visit, ZionsvilleCatholic.com/ Oktoberfest. DIABETES AWARENESS EVENT The Zionsville Lions Club will have a free diabetes awareness event from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Lions Park. There will be free diabetes screenings, bounce houses and other events. There will be doctors at the event. MAHJONG TOURNAMENT There will be a mahjong tournament

St. Francis In-The-Fields Episcopal Church will have a pet blessing at 5 p.m. Oct. 4. The blessing coincides with the 800th St. Francis Feast Day and the patron saint of animals will be honored. There will be an outdoor service and all species, as well as stuffed animals, are welcome. The event is open to all faiths. Pets should be contained and comfortable, either on a leash or in a carrier or crate. CAMPFIRE CONCERT SERIES Zionsville Parks and Recreation will have a concert featuring bluegrass and country band Squirrel Butter from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Carpenter Nature Preserve, 601 S. 900 E. The free concert will feature a campfire at the park’s outdoor amphitheater. Register at tinyurl.com/ m8nedm9v. CHOCOLATE ANNIVERSARY Donaldson’s Finer Chocolates in Lebanon will have a 60th anniversary celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at 600 Indiana 39. The admission-free event will feature discounts, chocolate samplings, kids activities, a magician and live music. The chocolate store is owned by Zionsville residents Bob and Kathy Donaldson. TRICK OR TREES Zionsville Parks and Recreation’s popular trick-or-treat event will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at Elm Street Green. Children in their favorite costumes can collect goodies, walk the Pumpkin Path and participate in other fall activities and science experiments. Advance registration is encouraged as sports fill quickly. Each child must be registered. Online registration closes Oct. 23. Admission day will be limited and cost $7 per child. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/2jamhvv2.

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Nonprofit supports women Sunday Oct. 4

recognition through local and national business awards. As EWF celebrated its 10th anniversary, leaders decided to For more than a decade, Executive establish an awards program of their Women in Finance has connected and own, recognizing women whose leadsupported women across Central Indiership, mentorship and professional ana’s business community. achievements reflect the organiThe nonprofit fosters mentorzation’s values. ship, leadership development This year’s awards will recand professional connections ognize recipients in four catefor women at every stage of gories: Woman of Distinction, their careers while encouraging Career of Excellence, Emerging the next generation of womLeader and Excellence in Menen entering the profession. torship. Together, the categories Dettwiler Membership is open to women recognize women at different working across a wide range of financial stages of their careers while honoring fields, including banking, accounting, leadership, professional achievement commercial real estate, wealth manage- and mentorship. ment, insurance, law, treasury manageDettwiler said the awards also adment and corporate finance. dress something she has observed For Erin Dettwiler, a senior managthroughout her career. ing director at First Merchants Bank “I feel like women don’t raise their and co-chair of the Executive Women hand,” she said. “They never feel like in Finance Awards Committee, one of they deserve to win these types of the organization’s greatest strengths awards.” is the relationships it creates through Winners will be announced at the mentorship. Sept. 30 awards ceremony in Carmel. “I believe that mentorship helps For more about Executive Women in women see what’s possible,” said DettFinance, visit ewfindiana.org. wiler, a Carmel resident. “Finance can be a challenging and highly competitive profession, and many women benefit from hearing firsthand how others have navigated career opportunities and work-life demands.” Her connection to EWF dates back to the organization’s beginnings. When a colleague proposed creating an organization focused specifically on women in finance, Dettwiler joined the original steering committee. She helped launch what has become a community of approximately 165 members. EWF emphasizes mentorship and university outreach, connecting students with experienced professionals who can introduce them to career opportunities, internships and leadership pathways within the finance industry. Dettwiler said helping young women understand the wide variety of careers available in finance is an important part of the organization’s mission. The Executive Women in Finance Awards grew from that mission. Later this month, EWF will celebrate those efforts during its second annual Executive Women in Finance Awards. For years, the organization’s awards committee identified members for By Sara Palmer news@youarecurrent.com

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Former military doctor finds ‘artistic’ freedom in plastic surgery

By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@youarecurrent.com Plastic surgery is an unexpected place to find artistic freedom, according to Zionsville resident and U.S. Air Force veteran Lt. Col. Dr. Brandon Specht. He first learned of the possibilities during a three-year residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he was introduced to plastic surgery. “Plastic surgery to me is probably one of the very few surgical specialties that’s still very artistic and open to interpretation,” he said. “So, I can put my own personal touch and can really individualize our treatments and things like that for each and every patient. When I was in general surgery for a year as a staff at the Air Force, you’re very much doing similar surgeries that are very kind of stepwise oriented.” A double board-certified plastic surgeon at Carmel’s Turkle & Associates, Specht started pursuing a career in medicine around the same time he began his career in the Air Force. Specht spent five years in general surgery training at Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, in Dayton, Ohio, after completing his undergraduate studies at Indiana University and medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. At the same time, he added to his general surgery education at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hospital in Ohio, the only base with a surgery clinic in the Midwest. Every surgery in the Air Force — such as appendix removals and gallbladder surgeries — was methodical. Like following a strict recipe, the surgeries were a finite science. “With plastic surgery, you can do all those things, and then you can work with all the different types of tissue: bone, tendon, muscle, skin, soft tissue, all those fun things, and it’s very much an aesthetic part as well, which you can appreciate on the outside as well as on the inside,” he said. Specht was not deployed during his

Dr. Brandon Specht started pursuing medicine when he joined the U.S. Air Force. (Photos courtesy of Dr. Brandon Specht)

time in the Air Force but was trained to restore form, function and aesthetics. His practice in Carmel focuses on facial rejuvenation, facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, breast surgery and body contouring. Perhaps more surprising was meeting his wife, K.C. Specht, during his intern year of general surgery training. “We are very much complementary to each other,” he said. “My favorite thing about the way I met my wife is that it was unexpected, and she’s been there from basically day one of all the

struggles and tribulations and everything else that you go through in being a surgeon.” While he was in medical training, the couple had their three children. Now, they’re ages 7, 9, and 10. In the midst of his training and military service, Specht said the hardest days were early mornings, long drives to school and the Air Force base, followed by even longer weekends away from his family. On occasion, he would take leave from his military practice to come to Carmel for his part-time work

RUNS IN THE FAMILY Dr. Brandon Specht’s mother is a registered nurse and his father an engineer. The STEM-focused family first moved to Zionsville from their home in Ohio when Specht was young. Once they planted roots in the community, Specht said he fell in love with it.

“I think it’s one of those things that you don’t realize how great of an area you’re in until you leave it and go elsewhere and experience the world,” Specht said. Specht, his wife K.C. and their three children, Emma, Adeline and Gage later moved back to Zionsville.

Zionsville resident Dr. Brandon Specht credits his wife K.C. Specht for helping him balance serving in the military and pursuing medicine as a career. Also pictured are the Spechts’ three children: Emma, Adeline and Gage.

at Turkle & Associates, before finally returning home. “It was incredibly hard and incredibly stressful,” he said. “But again, I think it’s one of those things where it’s all about the end game and just knowing that if you can just get to the next step, things will ideally be better.” Specht was introduced to Dr. Janet Turkle’s office during his rounds. When he did a rotation with her office as a medical student, he said he enjoyed the exposure to plastic surgery, her practice and her mentorship as a surgeon. He knew he wanted to come back one day. Turkle brought Specht on part-time three years ago. Now that his active duty service is completed, she said she’s “so pleased to have Dr. Specht join our practice full-time.” Specht has been in his full-time role since July, although he’s not finished with his military service. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Indiana Air National Guard. “We are grateful for his service to our country and look forward to adding his skill set to enhance our practice here in Carmel,” Turkle said. Now, finally on the other side of his training, Specht said he’s eager to give back to his community and his greatest supporters. ON THE COVER: Dr. Brandon Specht is Zionsville resident, U.S. Air Force veteran and plastic surgeon at Carmel’s Turkle & Associates. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Brandon Specht)

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BLUEPRINT FOR IMPROVEMENT: Commentary by Larry Greene This Westfield kitchen traded a dated layout for a warm, streamlined design that blends natural wood, sage green and midcentury character.

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‘Cabaret Latino’ a ‘joyful spectacle’ By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com “Cabaret Latino: Songs of the Americas” is coming to Hendricks Live! Oct. 3. The show is a 90-minute revue of music with roots from across North and South America. Dustin Klein, the event’s co-producer and pianist, said the production is more than a simple cabaret. “It’s really not just a little cabaret,” Klein said. “It’s a big spectacle, actually.” Klein and writer-director Tom Alvarez use that term, with Alvarez calling it a “joyful spectacle.” The show includes an 11-piece band, visual projections, dancers of all ages and two featured performers. Heva Luna Espay is a Venezuelan-born vocalist whose skillset includes Latin, flamenco, Arab pop, opera and contemporary music. Alexis Faviel is an Indianapolis-born vocalist rooted in his Mexican heritage. The show is at 8 p.m. at the Plainfield venue. Tickets are available at hendrickslive.org. Jacob Smith is the music director, arranger and conductor, while Butler University’s Cynthia Pratt is the choreographer. WTHR-TV reporter Ella Rhoades is the emcee. The show’s musical selections are as diverse as the skillsets of the musicians and performers. Songs range from Mexican American Ritchie Valens’ 1958 hit “La Bamba” to a selection from modern-day Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny. Alvarez is a longtime freelance journalist who was born and raised in a Mexican-American family in Fort Wayne. Growing up in the United States and assimilating into American culture, Alvarez felt that he was forced to ignore his Mexican roots for a long time. He said the show is a way to embrace his roots and help other people of Latino descent be proud of their heritage. At a time when many immigrant communities, particularly those of Latino heritage, are facing increased scrutiny from the federal government and in everyday life, Alvarez hopes

‘RING OF FIRE’ Heva Luna Espay, left, and Alexis Faviel are the featured performers at “Cabaret Latino: Songs of the Americas.” (Photos courtesy of Tom Alvarez)

Tom Alvarez, right, conceived, wrote and will direct “Cabaret Latino: Songs of the Americas” and Dustin Klein co-produced and will play piano.

“Cabaret Latino” can offer an escape and a reason to be proud. “I believe music can transform lives, but also change hearts and minds,” Alvarez said. “Music has that power to break down a lot of what we’re experiencing today with polarization. It’s a way for Latinos who are feeling the heat to be in a safe space so they can feel proud of where they come from and celebrate each other.” The show began as a small performance at IndyFringe Festival in 2021 before taking the stage in 2025 at the Indiana History Center. Alvarez had a longstanding professional relationship with Chris Petrelli, the executive

director of Hendricks Live!, and Alvarez invited Petrelli to the History Center show. Petrelli was impressed, and thought it would make a good production for the Hendricks County art center. The venue, which opened in 2024, has more “bells and whistles,” Alvarez and Klein said, than other venues where the show has been presented. It will be bigger and more immersive than ever, and Alvarez and Klein look forward to bringing it to the Hendricks Live! audience. “We’re excited to be able to present it like we’ve always envisioned it,” Klein said.

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Carmel Symphony Orchestra opens season with ‘Horizons’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com One thing David Commanday enjoyed about his first stint as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s music director during the 2023-24 season was conducting concerts in the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Commanday begins his second stint as music director at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 as the CSO opens the 2026-27 season with the

concert “Horizons.” wonderful orchestra (is special). I’ve “It’s a spectacular space,” he said. “It had such great experiences performing has an incomparable acoustic with them in the past.” sound. It has a magnificent and Commanday said “Horizons” magical silence, which is supeis a great way to begin a season. “I think it’s a tour de force for rior to most buildings because the orchestra,” he said. “It has it was designed so brilliantly, so spectacular solo opportunities the orchestra is not playing on in the cello concerto, but the ortop of ventilation sounds. That is the starting spot for any work chestra will shine in the ‘Grand Commanday of music. Silence is our canvas, Canyon Suite’ as well. and it’s wonderful to be there. So, reThe season’s theme is “Horizons to Heroes,” with “Heroes” being the name uniting with the Palladium and this of the season-ending concert in April 2027. The concert features Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” which was written in 1942 and premiered in 1943. “It was meant to inspire support for the military effort (during World War II),” Commanday said. “It’s wonderfully inspiring and patriotic work. Opening a season which is fundamentally American, I couldn’t resist that.” There will be three movements from Ferde Grofé’s “Grand Canyon Suite,” featuring “Sunrise,” “On the Trail” and “Cloudburst.”

“Grofé was a brilliant American composer,” Commanday said. “This piece was premiered in 1931. He wrote a lot of straight classical music but also a lot of music scores. Working in and out of Hollywood, he had many visits to the Grand Canyon. I think these three of the five movements bring out the highlights from the piece.” Zachary DePue, who was the CSO’s concertmaster for the 2021-22 season, will return as a guest concertmaster. “He was able to fit this in his very busy schedule,” Commanday said. “We have a vacancy in the concertmaster’s chair, and we’re in the process of searching for the next full-time concertmaster.” The concert concludes with Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s “Cello Concerto in B minor.” “It’s a spectacular piece,” Commanday said. “I’m a cellist, and it’s my favorite cello concerto. It has so much soul, so much brilliance.” Cellist Alexander Hersh, who is based in Chicago, will join CSO on the piece. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

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The Indiana Wind Symphony’s season begins Oct. 4. (Photo by Amy Lentz Photography)

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The Indiana Wind Symphony’s new season embarks on a musical journey across the nation and includes local talent, as well. The season has eight performances from October to May 2027, starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel with a show called “American Landscapes.” It features an original composition by James M. David called “The Road is Life,” which includes musical movements representing New York City, New Orleans, Colorado and San Francisco. Tuba player Anthony Kniffen from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is the featured performer for that show. Indiana Wind Symphony Music Director and Conductor Jay Gephart said Kniffen is one of the best tubists in the U.S. “It’s kind of a rarity to feature a tubist,” Gephart said. “For this case,

to have somebody from right within our city in the Indianapolis Symphony seems like a great nod to the quality of the musicians we have in our area.” The second show of the season, “Fanfare & Flourish,” is at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. The performance features the IWS brass section, which Gephart said is the first time it has put the brass section front and center. “Our brass section in the Wind Symphony is so fine,” Gephart said. “They’re such great players that it was just time to showcase them in a concert of their own.” The season continues with a salute to veterans in November and the annual holiday show in December. In 2027, the IWS will present shows dedicated to film composer John Williams, classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven, American composer Leonard Bernstein and a show in May called “Start Your Engines” in advance of the Indianapolis 500. The full schedule and tickets — which are available at a variety of tiers with special prices for seniors, students and members of community musical groups — are available at indianawindsymphony.org.

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Carmel resident Brandon Wilson has always been creating. He wrote his first song when he was 12. As an executive coach, he works with clients to “co-create a future” in their lives and careers, as he puts it. About two years ago, he embarked on a creative avenue he had nevWilson er pursued — writing a book to help people find their voice. The book, “Voice Lessons: An Executive Coach and Songwriter’s Guide to Creating a Life You Love,” comes out Sept. 29 and combines many of Wilson’s creative pursuits. Wilson also wrote and recorded 26 songs. Wilson, 42, knows that not everyone processes or connects with information in the same way, so the songs add an extra dimension to the storytelling. “I see it as another doorway into each of the chapters, another way to experience it, so maybe if the story doesn’t hit you, maybe the song will grab you more than the story did,” Wilson said. A launch party at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Basile Theatre at IF in Indianapolis will showcase the music and the written work. Wilson will read selections from his book and play songs. The cast of the Crossroads Comedy Theater’s improv group Study Hall will also perform. Wilson is a member of the group and thought their approach would complement the stories in the book well. Tickets for the launch party are available at bit.ly/4d20lhb. More details and a link to order the book are available on brandonwilsoncoaching.com/ voicelessons. Wilson sees many people who are too focused on being something they’re not, which creates fear and disconnection. He hopes the book — or the music, if people prefer — inspires people to embrace who they are. “I believe that the more we’re bringing our authentic selves out into the world, the better the world gets,” Wilson said. “If I’m being more of me, it models for you that you can be more of you, and (that) models for all the people around you.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ian Benjamin has always been a fan of Billy Joel’s music. “He writes about humanity and he writes about real life,” Benjamin said. “So much of his music you can tell is from his life experiences, so he’s been a lover, a fighter, a dreamer and an underdog. All of those themes are present in so much of his music and I think it’s easy to connect to his songs.” Benjamin will bring “The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience” to the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 as part of the six-concert Studio M Tribute Series. It’s the first time tribute acts have been grouped in a Center Presents series. “We aim to weave his story through the songs,” Benjamin said. “This tour, in particular, focuses on how the songs were written, why the songs were written and what was happening in his life that made him write these songs. In addition, we’ve got some beautiful multimedia cinematic film screens in the background with visuals going on throughout the entire concert.” There are interview clips of Joel and clips of how his music pops up in TV shows and movies. Joel’s last concert was Feb. 22, 2025, as he had to step away to recover from a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus, which affected his balance, vision and hearing. “He hasn’t released an album since 1993 but he went out and sold out Madison Square Garden for 100-something shows,” Benjamin said. “His music is enduring. It connects audiences from all generations.” Benjamin said his favorite part of seeing Joel perform live is when the band drops out and the audience sings every word of “Piano Man.” “I’m from Dayton, Ohio, originally and I’ve got family in Indy, so there are going to be people in the theater, not all from the same place,” he said. “But they’re going to be singing the same song, the same words. That connection is what drives the demand for a show like this that you get to be in a room with a bunch of people who also love

Ian Benjamin performs in “The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience” Oct. 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Right Angle Entertainment)

this music, and there is something magnetic about that.” The “Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute” concert was scheduled for Sept. 27. The remaining 2026-27 Center Presents concerts include “Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson” Oct. 16; “Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney” Jan. 30; “The Music of the Beach Boys featuring Pet Sounds Live” March 5; and “Brooklyn Charmers: A Tribute to Steely Dan” April 2. Allied Solutions Center CEO and President Jeffrey McDermott said past tribute shows have been popular. “Many of them have fallen sort of in the pop-rock genre, so we’ve traditionally put them in that series,” he said. “Some people don’t care for tribute acts and others really love them, so it made sense to carve them all as a separate and distinct series from the pop-rock series where we have original artists coming and playing their music.” McDermott said Dan Kemer, the Center’s vice president of programming, seeks the top quality tribute bands across the U.S. to perform. “Dan spent almost three decades with Live Nation before coming here five years ago,” McDermott said. “Dan has relationships all over the country. He’s got relationships of trust and confidence with the agents and the managers where he knows the quality of performers he represents.” Some other tribute bands rent space from either the Palladium or The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center. “Even then we want to make sure that it’s a top-quality rental,” McDermott said. “The average patron isn’t necessarily paying attention to whether it’s a rental or Center Presents show.”

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Meet Racheal Bleicher

Racheal Bleicher is a business leader, community volunteer, and working mother running to represent Indiana House District 24. Drawing on her corporate background and experience with local non-profits, she understands the everyday challenges facing Westfield families and knows how to deliver measurable results. Her campaign focuses on demanding accountability in the Statehouse, investing strategically in public education, and ensuring tax dollars are used efficiently to manage the district’s rapid growth. Racheal is committed to bringing common-sense, people-first representation to government to build a stronger future for the community.

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Quality Education Investment in Families Thriving Communities PROVEN LEADER. MILITARY SPOUSE. DEVOTED MOM. PROUD HOOSIER.

ELECT TIFFANY STONER As a mother of four and small-business owner, I know firsthand the pressures Hoosier families face. I’m running because Indiana needs leaders who will put working families and communities first. I’ll work to reverse the damage caused by Senate Enrolled Act 1, end free rides for data centers, and stop taxpayer-funded subsidies for unaccountable charter and private schools. We need to fully fund our public schools, expand access to affordable childcare so parents can work, and protect healthcare for older adults and people with disabilities. I’ll also fight to hold utility companies accountable and make sure Hoosiers aren’t left paying more without transparency or meaningful oversight. This is about making Indiana more affordable, strengthening our communities, and building an economy that works for everyone.