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Westfield resident speaks out about neighboring short-term rental By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com School groups, bridal parties, teen gatherings and more have been taking advantage of a large Airbnb in Westfield, and a neighbor wants city officials to do something about the late-night noise, vehicles blocking the road and trespassing guests. Pheasant Run cul-de-sac resident Melissa Tucker said whenever a large group is gathered at the house next door, it makes life stressful for her and other homeowners in the neighborhood, which is near Midland Trace Trail east of Union Street. “When vehicles park on both sides of the road, it makes it very difficult to maneuver around them,” she said. “A lot of the time, the people that stay in these houses don’t care about what happens. They trespass. They use our things on our property (like basketballs). They are very combative at times. If we address them, say, ‘Hey, that’s ours. That’s not included.’ They’ll respond saying, ‘We’re on vacation’ or ‘You’re ruining my bridal shower’ or things of that nature.” She said the worst experience was a group of about two dozen teenagers. “The parents just dropped these kids off at this house. They were super loud. They were throwing things over our fence — I don’t think on purpose — but they were then jumping our fence,” she said. “And when we asked them to stop doing it, they continued to do it. That was the first time I think we called the cops.” Some teens thought the party was at her house and opened her front door and tried to come in, she said. But police told her there wasn’t much they could do about it. “I’m like, ‘Where are the parents? This is ridiculous,’” she said. “So, that kind of set the tone for, I guess, under-

A school bus from Missouri is parked at a short-term rental property in a Westfield neighborhood. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Tucker)

standing that the police would not be able to do anything,” Mayor Scott Willis is familiar with Tucker’s concerns and agreed that there isn’t much the city can do about it — primarily because of state laws. “There’s some history around Airbnbs in Indiana,” he said. “Many years ago, then-Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard tried to pass an ordinance to control or limit Airbnbs. And the state stepped in and said, ‘No, that’s a violation of people’s property rights. People can do what they want on their own property,’ and the state put some legislation in place basically to block that.” More recently, Fishers and Carmel approved measures to restrict rentals in general — not specifically Airbnbs — to a certain percentage of homes within the community. The state legislature again stepped in and passed a law to prohibit that kind of local regulation. “The Statehouse has been very protective of government, local government, or quite frankly, neighbors, limiting the rights of a property owner,” Willis said. “There’s part of me that gets that, right? I mean, I don’t want my neighbors telling me what I can do on my own property, but … if you got 30 people crammed into your house and you’re having loud parties and things like that, that’s certainly not appropriate either.”

Willis said the city can enforce certain regulations, like not blocking a sidewalk or a roadway, as well as local noise ordinances. He encourages people to call when those types of regulations have been violated, and noted that the city is working on something that might pass muster with state lawmakers — but he didn’t want to reveal details quite yet. “The city is exploring an ordinance within the guidelines of what the state allows to better hold bad actors accountable that own Airbnbs,” he said, noting that he, too, is frustrated at the lack of options for the city. “I want Tommy and Susie to be able to rent their house out for a week and make a side buck. (But) it frustrates me that people are buying homes and turning them into to pure Airbnbs.” He said those business ventures not only take the city’s more affordable homes, they don’t pay the level of taxes that hotels pay. Tucker had some suggestions for the city, like limit the number of vehicles allowed per home or perhaps limit occupancy based on square footage. Willis said that won’t fly with the state, and he encouraged residents who want their cities to limit short-term rentals to talk to legislators about the problems they’re experiencing. Willis added that HOA neighborhoods are better able to limit rentals of all types. But Tucker’s neighborhood does not have an HOA and she said if they tried to create one now, the Airbnb owner would be able to opt out. The Airbnb listing for the home advertises that it’s available for five nights for about $1,500. The listing also states that a maximum of six vehicles and 17 people are allowed, and that there should be no outdoor music after 9 p.m. It also states that the basketball hoop is not part of the rental.

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Westfield police: Shots fired, suspect in custody By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

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A Westfield man faces seven charges, including four felonies, after police responded to Casey Acres Apartment Aug. 30 for a report of shots fired. Westfield Police Department stated in an Aug. 31 news release that a report came in at 7:39 p.m. that a man was firing shots in the King area, and was shooting indiscriminately until he shot toward a man walking his dogs. Officers located the suspect and took him into custody on the southwest side of the apartment complex. The suspect, identified as John King II, allegedly had a Glock 43 handgun at the time of arrest. “King was interviewed by Westfield Police Detectives and stated he was upset after having a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend in the 1200 block of Sabrina Way,” WPD stated. “King admitted to firing the weapon and emptying the magazine.” According to the probable cause affidavit filed in court, one bullet entered the bedroom of an infant in a nearby home. The man who was walking his dogs told police that bullets were hitting the ground close to where he was walking. The girlfriend was interviewed and allegedly told officers that she had been slapped and strangled by the suspect. She was transported an area hospital for medical treatment. King was booked into the Hamilton County Jail on the following charges: • Felony criminal recklessness/ shooting into an inhabited building • Felony criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon • Felony domestic battery in the presence of a child younger than 16 • Felony strangulation • Misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a handgun • Misdemeanor public intoxication • Misdemeanor illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage

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WWS superintendent details referendum plan growth, rising operating costs and state funding limitations, “because the traditional property tax base will decrease or Westfield Washington Schools Super- grow much more slowly.” Atha said if approved by voters, refintendent John Atha presented a plan to the school board Aug. 25, detailing erendum funds would in part help pay how the district would use a profor teacher raises, to attract and retain quality educators. Atha posed referendum, with funds pointed out that WWS pays a earmarked for teacher salaries starting salary of $46,000, while and additional school resource other starting salaries in central officers. Indiana average around $50,000 In June, the Westfield Washto $52,000. ington Schools Board of TrustHe added that referendum ees unanimously approved a Atha funds would help to nearly douresolution to place the proposed referendum on the November ballot, ble the number of school resource offiasking for a new tax levy of up to 39.41 cers and add mental health specialists. cents per $100 of assessed property Atha said the current counselor-to-stuvalue for the school district. The most dent ratio is too high, with only two the levy could collect per year is $38 social workers in the district and more million, based on an average property than 10,000 students. value of $450,000. “More caring adults is how you keep During a work session with the board kids safe,” he said. “You want to keep of trustees Aug. 25, Atha cited the comkids safe? You have school resource offimunity’s population growth of more cers who are ingrained in the culture of than 20,000 new residents in five years, the school and then you surround kids along with reduced revenue following with more caring adults. And it takes the legislature’s 2025 overhaul of state resources to do that to keep class sizes property tax laws. small, to have more counselors and Atha said the school district consocial workers who work with kids in the classroom and outside of the classsulted Larry DeBoer, a professor of agriculture and economics at Purdue room to help meet the needs, so they’re University, who determined that, allearning-ready.” The district has launched a though property values will continue public page about the proposed to increase, school revenue growth referendum on its website: wws. slows and even declines under Senate k12.in.us/departments/business/ Enrolled Act 1. your-dollars-at-work. Atha said the changes will become Atha said Westfield residents have a more pronounced each year through history of approving levies for educa2031, and operating referendums will become increasingly important for tion and he’s hopeful that trend will districts like WWS facing enrollment continue at the ballot box Nov. 3.

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DISPATCHES  Beekeepers Club meeting set — North Central Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield. Topics will include native pollinators and lessons learned by a first-year beekeeper. A free introduction to beekeeping is offered during every meeting in a separate room. For more, visit the Facebook group, NCBC.  Chili cook off announced — Wild, Wild Westfield’s Premier Chili Cook-Off and Fall Fest is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at CrossRoads Church in Westfield, 19201 Grassy Branch Rd. The free event is open to the public and will include face-painting, inflatables, pony rides, kid’s games, adult fun, a petting zoo, silent auction, bounce houses, live music and Manny the mechanical bull. For more, visit bit.ly/3Tja2O4. To register for the chili cook off, visit bit.ly/3Rc7TQY or crchurch.org. Local judges will award cash prizes in four categories: beef chili, poultry chili, vegetarian chili and other meats chili. A grand prize winner also will be named.  BBBS plans ‘The Main Event’ — “The Main Event,” an immersive evening benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is set for Oct. 3 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. The annual gala celebrates the impact of mentorship while raising funds to support youth in Hamilton, Johnson and Marion Counties. The event will feature dinner, dancing and entertainment. For more, visit bebigforkids.org/event/the-main-event.

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500-acre ‘agrihood’ proposed in Westfield By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Plans for a proposed 500-acre “agrihood” development were introduced to the Westfield City Council Aug. 24, calling for a mixed-use development comprising about 1,000 homes — a blend of single-family attached and detached homes and multifamily dwellings — along with some commercial use. About 200 acres of the proposed Hidden Oaks Planned Unit Development would be set aside for open space and greenway areas, including tree preservation, wildflower plantings, water features, a dog park and multiuse trails that connect to existing public trails. The property, owned by the Lang Family Farm Trust, is next to Ind. 32 and 166th Street, west of Little Eagle Creek. The Lang family is working with LOR Corp. on development plans. Phil Sundling of LOR Corp. told the council that Hidden Oaks will be an agrarian-focused, mixed-use community that emphasizes preservation, connectivity and an outdoor lifestyle. “One of the benefits of developing nearly 500 acres as a single cohesive master plan community is that it allows us to deliver amenities at a scale and quality that would not otherwise be possible, and really create something truly unique and special for Westfield,” he said. “The project currently includes 717 single-family homes, 260 multifamily units, 84 single-family attached townhome units and approximately 40,000 square feet of commercial space.” Hidden Oaks would have six distinct neighborhoods with different housing options, builders and price points, Sundling said, along with the natural and agrarian elements, which include a working farm, community garden plots and a stocked 6-acre pond with a fishing pier. “In all, the development includes almost 200 acres of open space, which represents nearly 40 percent of the entire property,” Sundling said. “That open space is not simply leftover land, as you’ve seen. It’s intentionally woven

The proposed 500-acre Hidden Oaks development would combine residential, commercial and agriculture. (Image courtesy of the City of Westfield)

throughout the community through preserved forested areas, greenways, trails, pastures, agricultural areas and general gathering spaces. And that’s really what the heart of an agrihood is. It’s a community where the land, the agriculture, recreation and daily life are all kind of interconnected.” Central to the development would be The Village, which would have commercial and residential buildings, including a large barn structure for events and gatherings. Mayor Scott Willis said he appreciates the Lang family’s willingness to work with the city on plans for Hidden Oaks. “We’ve never had a collaboration like this ever,” he said. “And I think what you guys saw today is what happens when the city and willing residents of our community come together and try to do something special.” A public hearing for the proposed Hidden Oaks PUD is scheduled for Sept. 9 in front of the Westfield Plan Commission. The matter will return to the council at a later date for a vote.

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Nonprofit offers career help news@currentnoblesville.com Ben’s Ranch Foundation, a Noblesville-based nonprofit that helps teenagers facing mental and emotional health challenges, is launching a new education program for Hamilton County high school students. The first-of-its-kind coursework will provide work-based learning about animal science and incorporate Social Emotional Learning, or SEL, and workforce development content. Classes will be held at Koteewi Stables and other area farms and agribusinesses. Through daily instruction, interaction with animals and experts, and work responsibilities, students can gain skills while earning academic credit and learning about career opportunities. “We believe Hamilton County students should have the opportunity to learn about agriculture and animal science through work-based learning and enjoy the social skills and mental wellness benefits it creates,” stated Brose McVey, founder and executive director of Ben’s Ranch Foundation. “Students

will gain real-world experience while building confidence, resilience and purpose. Our goal is to help teens thrive by giving them hands-on training and education in one of our state’s largest industries.” The career pathway is a partnership with The Pursuit Institute, which provides Hamilton County students with career and technical education pathways, and the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department. “The Pursuit Institute is pleased to partner with Ben’s Ranch Foundation to create transformative opportunities for students in our new Large Animal Science pathway,” stated Kurt Cantlon, executive director of The Pursuit Institute. “Partnerships like this allow our students to apply their foundational knowledge and skills in real-world settings as they prepare for their future careers.” Chris Stice, director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, said he looks forward to the impact the program will have on students, their families and the community. For more, visit bensranch.org.

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Couple opens Westfield’s first Jersey Mike’s By Kaitlin Fallowfield news@currentinwestfield.com Opening Westfield’s first Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop has been a long time coming for franchise owners Laura and Tommy Uyeda. They cut the ribbon on the new store Aug. 24, alongside Mayor Scott Willis and representatives of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, but the store might not have happened without a lot of hard work and a little luck. In 2020, the married couple were living in Minnesota and operating locations for the sub shop there, with ambitions to open a store in Indiana as an excuse to move back to Laura’s home state. The slow restaurant traffic resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic introduced an opportunity for the Uyedas to move, so they took it. They worked with other Jersey Mike’s franchise owners with shops in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, but Tommy said he kept an eye on Westfield. When a spot opened up along the Ind. 32 corridor, the group of owners knew it was meant for the Uyedas.

Tommy and Laura Uyeda stand inside their sub shop. (Photo by Kaitlin Fallowfield)

The new store was within reach, but an unexpected diagnosis threatened to bring it all to a halt. In August 2024, Tommy was diagnosed with Stage 4 adrenal cancer, with less than a 9 percent chance of survival. Laura said they pursued treatment “just to buy him more time.” A literacy teacher for Westfield Washington Schools, she said she felt tremendous support from colleagues, friends, family and the community during her husband’s cancer treatment.

“You don’t realize how many people you have in your corner until something turns life upside down,” she said. When the cancer spread, Tommy said doctors gave him a bleak diagnosis. Then, the unexpected happened. This spring, a scan showed the tumors were completely gone. Tommy said the doctors “couldn’t find a single cancer cell” left in his body. “He was speechless when he gave me the news,” Tommy said. “It was just unheard of to him.” Six years after that first call to come to Indiana amid a global pandemic and two years after receiving a deadly cancer diagnosis, the couple cut the ribbon on their new store. Tommy hailed his wife as “the brains of the operation,” but she refused the credit. However, they agreed the new store wouldn’t be possible without the support of their colleagues at Jersey Mike’s, who continued working to set up the store as the Uyedas celebrated their realized dream. The new store at 124 W. Spring Mill Pointe Dr. had a public grand opening Aug. 26.

DISPATCHES  First Responders Appreciation Day set — Residents and emergency personnel from Hamilton County and beyond will gather for the 10th annual First Responders Appreciation Day, set for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Kirk Furniture parking lot, 12345 Old Meridian St., Carmel. Woody’s BBQ will provide a complimentary meal to all first responders and their families. Food will be available to the general public from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with 100 percent of proceeds dedicated to funding the 2027 appreciation event. The Toons will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Harvest Dinner planned — Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank’s annual Harvest Dinner is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Late Harvest Kitchen, 8605 River Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis. Tickets are $125 per person, with proceeds supporting the food bank’s work to provide food and resources to local pantries in Hamilton County. Seating is limited. For more, visit hchfoodbank.org/events.

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A new Costco has been proposed for Westfield. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Westfield)

New Costco proposed By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Westfield Mayor Scott Willis announced Aug. 28 that a proposal for a new Costco store had been filed with the city and will start moving through the review process. “The Midtown at Westfield PUD, Amendment II, was filed today for the northwest corner of 191st Street and East Street,” Willis stated in the post. “The proposal includes a 166,739-squarefoot Costco retail warehouse and a fueling facility with 32 pumping stations.” The City of Westfield later provided a project narrative for the proposal. The narrative noted that the project site is currently not developed and is bordered at the north by Cool Creek, which is due for dredging. The project was designed with that future work in mind, with a floodzone section north of the building. “The proposed development will include an approximately 166,739-squarefoot Costco retail warehouse and a freestanding fueling facility with 16 dispensers (32 pumping stations),” the narrative stated. “The overall site plan will provide approximately 899 parking spaces, equating to approximately 5.39 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area, and provide sufficient parking based on Costco’s anticipated member and employee use.” The plan calls for a retention pond at the back of the building and three “outlot” sites that will be seeded with grass for potential future use. Vehicle access would be from both East 191st Street and East Street, according to the narrative.

A design plan for the proposed new Westfield Costco. (Image courtesy of the City of Westfield)

“Right-turn lanes into the site will be provided at both East Street curb cuts. A passing lane will also be provided along northbound East Street to facilitate traffic flow at the full-access curb cut,” the document states. “Per the city’s request, (a) raised ... median will be provided at E. 191st Street. This raised median will allow eastbound traffic to turn north into the site and westbound traffic to turn south, while preventing vehicles exiting the site from making left turns onto E. 191st Street.” The project is expected to be introduced during the Sept. 28 Westfield City Council meeting before moving to the Advisory Plan Commission in early October, Willis stated. If approved, construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.

 Jones named new streets director — Longtime City of Westfield employee Justin Jones has been promoted to director of streets, which is the Public Works division that handles snow removal, sidewalk repairs, road patching and more. According to the city, Jones started in January 2015 as a street laborer and steadily took on more responsibilities throughout his career.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh and Jessica Todd AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com, Jessica@youarecurrent.com At least one school district in Hamilton County is considering canceling classes on election days to accommodate a plan to use some campuses as polling locations. Other districts expect to proceed without adjusting school calendars. The county’s four largest districts had previously stopped using schools as polling sites, citing student safety and logistical concerns. State law requires they be available for use on Election Day at no charge, but county election officials found other locations and hadn’t pushed the issue. That changed with the county’s revived plan to switch from precinct-based voting to a vote center model, which would allow ballots to be cast at any county vote center on Election Day. The county election board failed to advance the proposal in 2025, but this year it is expected to be approved. If that happens, the vote center model will go into effect for the 2027 municipal elections. County officials expect to have 57 vote centers, compared to the 102 precinct polling locations in this year’s elections. That means a higher number of voters are expected to visit each vote center than precinct polling site. So, county officials have been searching for facilities large enough to accommodate the increased traffic, and they believe school campuses are a good fit. “Our world-class schools already serve as natural hubs for our neighborhoods, making them ideal vote center locations equipped with the familiarity, parking, accessibility and physical space needed to efficiently handle the turnout on election day,” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. “This will also result in streamlined costs, saving taxpayer dollars.” Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Kreag Williams said county commissioners met with local school superintendents to discuss the vote center plan and review the state law requirements. “Right away, more than half of them were excited to work with us and get it done,” she said. “With the others, we

A voter casts a ballot Nov. 8, 2016, at Forest Dale Elementary in Carmel. (File photo)

talked it through and we had meetings with them and found the schools that would best work.” Officials at Carmel Clay Schools were among those not immediately on board. CCS Superintendent Thomas Oestreich said the district’s top priority is student safety and that opening campuses to the public for voting introduces “significant security and operational challenges.” “We are currently evaluating the impact, but we do not believe it is possible to accommodate the required number of polling places across our district without altering our school schedule,” Oestreich said. “Our administration is working closely with the school board to determine the necessary operational adjustments, which will likely include closing impacted school buildings, resulting in no school for some or all grade levels.” Other districts expect to accommodate vote centers without significantly altering their schedule. Marnie Cooke, a spokesperson for Noblesville Schools, said the district was willing to collaborate with the county. Emily Abbotts, a spokesperson for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, said HSE will focus on keeping students safe should the proposal pass. Westfield Washington Schools did not respond to a request for comment before publication. The Hamilton County Election Board is expected to vote on transitioning to the vote center model at a public meeting set for 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square. Members of the public are encouraged to comment. Feedback may also be shared by emailing Kreag Williams at Kathy. Williams@hamiltoncounty.in.gov or online before Sept. 25 at forms.cloud. microsoft/g/uYqcnXCA4h.

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Lucas Oil named 500 Festival title sponsor news@youarecurrent.com The 500 Festival and Lucas Oil announced Aug. 27 that Lucas Oil will be the new title sponsor for the annual Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. “Giving back is one of Lucas Oil’s guiding principles and, like the 500 Festival, they want to improve the lives of their people, serve others, use business as a force for good and strengthen the community around them,” the announcement stated. “By leveraging the cultural significance, history, and legacy of the iconic 500 Festival Parade and the Indianapolis 500, both companies aspire to serve more Hoosier communities creating traditions that are passed from one generation to the next.” Lucas Oil has historically played a role in the 500 Festival, participating in milestones like the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500, entering parade floats, honoring fallen service members and engaging as a corporate member. “We are thrilled to extend our parade

partnership with Lucas Oil as the title partner,” stated Dave Neff, president and CEO of the 500 Festival. This is a key moment in the parade’s history, and we look forward to collectively expanding our initiatives to serve the Indianapolis community.” Katie Lucas, president of Lucas Oil, stated that the 500 Festival has served Indiana by inspiring joy and amplifying the legacy of the Indianapolis 500. “At Lucas Oil, our deep commitment to giving back and serving others aligns perfectly with the 500 Festival’s mission, making this long-term partnership a natural fit,” she stated. “We look forward to connecting with race fans and supporting the traditions that make Indy in May so special.” The Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade, scheduled for May 29, 2027, typically attracts 200,000 attendees and spectators from across the nation. Tickets for the parade go on sale in March 2027. For more, visit 500festival.com/ parade.

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Shamrocks golfer’s added strength boosts game By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior Sophie Raines had never picked up a golf club until age 13. “But I’d ride in the golf cart with my dad a little,” she said. Raines, a standout on the WHS girls golf team, has come a long way since then. “We’ve played in eight tournaments, around 90 players, and she’s been top 10 in eight of those nine,” Shamrocks coach Josh Bryant said. “She won the Twin Lakes Invitational. She’s been in the top five multiple times. She has developed into a really nice high school player who is capable of playing at the next level. Over the offseason, she’s really gained a lot of strength.” Raines has worked on swinging the club faster, which Bryant said has added distance. “She’s hitting it farther,” Bryant said. “She’s scoring better and it’s really a byproduct of the work she has put in.” Raines is averaging 74 strokes for 18 holes. “She’s very mentally tough and she likes to compete,” Bryant said. Raines tied for fifth in the Fall State Preview golf tournament Aug. 10 at Carmel’s Prairie View Golf Club. She placed eighth in the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame tournament Aug. 29 at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. The Shamrocks

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were third in the team standings. “I definitely would say I gained some confidence, especially because I didn’t play my best at the preview tournament,” she said. “The added strength and distance has really helped a lot. I feel like it puts a lot less pressure on your longer irons and maybe hybrids when you have to hit them into the green.” Raines and Bryant agree ball striking is her main strength. “I would say even over distance because you can always rely on how you’re going to hit the ball,” Raines said. “I would say my overall tempo has improved significantly over the year as well as putting.” The Shamrocks placed third at last year’s IHSAA girls golf state finals. Raines placed 36th individually. This year’s state finals are set for Oct. 2-3 at Battle Ground Golf Club near Lafayette. “My goals for myself and the team is to just continue to be consistent and believe and trust yourself on every shot,” she said. Growing up, Raines competed in volleyball, tennis, swimming and track before focusing on golf. She plans to continue her golf career in college and major in business and minor in pre-law. “Currently, my top choice is DePauw University,” she said. “It fits my major really well and overall the program fits me well.” To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@youarecurrent.com.

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From left, Cherish Center Executive Director Wendy Gamble, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Cherish board member Kevin Rider, Fishers Police Department Chief of Police Ed Gebhart and Cherish board president Mitch Thompson. (Photo courtesy of The Cherish Center)

Mayor, police chief among Cherish award recipients news@currentinfishers.com Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Fishers Police Department Chief Ed Gebhart were among the many area residents recognized during The Cherish Center’s 12th annual awards breakfast, which honors individuals and agencies who are part of Hamilton County’s multidisciplinary team that fights against child abuse. The breakfast was Aug. 19 at the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, where 16 individuals received awards, including nine Above & Beyond awards, according to a news release. The nine award recipients were Lyndzi Thomas, Department of Child Services; Sgt. Cesar Rodriguez, Fishers Police Department; Detective Tracy Jones, FPD; Detective Linhsey Trinh, Westfield Police Department; Detective Marek Hullinger, Carmel Police Department; Mark Livingston, Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office; Alyssa Pearson, Cherish Center advocate; Stephanie Glover, St. Vincent Ascension, Center of Hope SANE nurse; and the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program staff. Cherish also recognized Noblesville and Westfield police departments for their work. Both have had high numbers of child abuse cases.

“In addition to these awards, Cherish presented Impact Awards to Dan LaReau, a longstanding board member and supporter of Cherish; and to Crossroads Environmental Services for their long-term support of Cherish,” the news release stated. “Both Dan and Crossroads Environmental Services have been supporters of Cherish for the past 10 years.” The final awards were the Servant Leadership Awards, presented to Fadness and Gebhart. “The award recognizes leaders whose life and work reflect a deep commitment to putting the needs of others first, who build strong communities, lead with humility and empower people to grow rather than seeking personal recognition,” the news release stated. Wendy Gamble, Cherish executive director, stated that the annual awards are a way to recognize and encourage those who make a difference. “Our MDT members go above and beyond for kids, humbly doing things that put the needs of others first for the sake of the children,” she stated. “They do what is right even when it is hard. Further, behind every one of the nominees is a leader who encouraged, allowed, or empowered for the above and beyond things to happen.” For more, visit cherishcac.org.

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Be Like Finn: Foundation spreads kindness, support By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Two years after he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2022, Finnegan Davidson was cancer free, but the treatment for his aggressive form of cancer proved too hard on his young organs and he died in 2024 at the age of 12. Through their Friends of Finn Foundation, Finn’s family wants him to be remembered for his kindness and courage, and to help other young cancer patients and their families as they navigate the difficult path of treatment and recovery. A fundraiser to support the foundation’s mission is set for Sept. 25 at Grand Park. “Throughout his journey, he was amazing and he showed us what true kindness, courage and generosity looked like,” Finn’s mother, Tamara Davidson of Westfield, said. “He was going through the thick of it and he was always just thanking everybody and telling them how much he appreciated everything they did. We lost him (when) he was 12 — it’ll be Sept. 20 of

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was awake, he just was, ‘Thank you for taking care of me. Thank you for taking care of my parents.’ He was just a sweet, sweet, very genuine, thoughtful kid.” Davidson said the foundation was Finn’s idea — a way to give other kids with cancer some of the things that helped him, like fun hospital sheet sets, blankets, Squishmallow toys and personal slushie makers. “That was Finn’s big thing,” she said. “He wanted them all to have a slushie machine, an individual slushie machine, because he knew that’s what helped him the most getting through his treatment.” She explained that chemotherapy causes blisters along the esophagus, which makes eating painful. “It’s horrible, and the (slushies) were

the only thing that he could eat,” she said. “A lot of kids just don’t eat anything, but they really helped him. So, he was like, ‘This is the miracle cure. Every kid needs to have one, Mom.’ I’m like, ‘Okay, buddy, we’ll make it happen.’” Davidson said they’ve also provided gift cards for food delivery services, so parents can eat something other than hospital food, and helped out with car payments or rent for families that had to put jobs on the back burner while they navigate their child’s care. The Be Like Finn Night fundraiser to help pay for that support is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Pacers Athletic Center at Grand Park. Davidson said the $30 ticket price includes dinner and music by Indianapolis-based Naptown Hepcats. There also will be an auction and raffle drawings. “Finn taught us a lot,” Davidson said. “The biggest takeaway … is that he taught us that you don’t have to be big to make a big difference, and you can choose kindness every single day, no matter what you’re going through.” For more, visit friendsoffinn.org.

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Residents join Foster Success news@currentinfishers.com Indianapolis-based nonprofit Foster Success has announced five new board members, including two from Hamilton County, to help lead the national organization as it provides educational, financial and social support to teens and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. Siegl “Foster Success is fortunate to welcome five accomplished leaders from across the nation who bring a wide range of professional experience and perspectives to our board,” stated Maggie Stevens, president and CEO of Foster Success. “Their expertise and commitment will help strengthen our work as we continue ensuring young people who have experienced foster care have the resources, relationships and opportunities they need to thrive as adults.” The new board members include Eric Lin of Westfield and Chris Siegl of Fishers.

Siegl is a financial advisor at Valeo and a certified financial planner. He has a bachelor’s degree in management with minors in finance and marketing from Purdue University, and has worked in the financial services industry since 2008. Lin is an accountant at Telamon Corporation. He previously served as vice president of finance and operations at Lin Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie. He has a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in industrial management and accounting from Purdue University, as well as certificates in nonprofit executive leadership and fundraising management from Indiana University. He recently completed his term as board president for the West Lafayette Public Library Foundation. Other new board members are Dominick Chase of Saint Charles, Missouri; Roy Scruggs of Indianapolis; and Vicki Valandra of Indianapolis. Each board member serves a three-year term.

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Gus Macker tourney to support cancer research By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournaments always evoke special memories for Dr. Greg Durm. “I played in Gus Macker mostly when I was probably between 10 and 15 years old,” Durm said. “I grew up in Elwood, I’ve almost been a lifelong Hoosier. I played in Gus Mackers all over the area. Don’t think I ever had the opportunity to win one, but certainly had a great time over many years. I played in another one with cousins when I was a bit older, but I don’t think I’ve played in a Gus Macker in a couple of decades. I think it’s actually taken a bit of a hiatus in central Indiana.” Durm, a thoracic oncologist and Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher, is helping to bring it back. The Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament is set for Oct. 3-4 at Pacers Athletic Center in Westfield. The tournament is sponsored by Republic Airways. Proceeds from the tournament will support research at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. “It’s an iconic tournament and we’re happy to have the opportunity to collaborate with them,” said Durm, who played for Elwood High School. As a clinical researcher, Durm said he mostly runs and designs clinical trials. “We were trying to think of ways to improve funding for cancer research because ultimately we just want to provide the best care for our patients and really kind of drive innovation of cancer research in the future,” he said. “So, we wanted to think of ways we could do this to collaborate with the community and engage the community in a way that was unique and true to Indiana.” Durm said basketball seemed the ideal way to do that. “In Indiana, basketball is in our blood,” he said. “It’s our culture. We felt this is a perfect opportunity to merge cancer research and basketball.” Durm presented the idea to the fundraising department and it came up with the plan to partner with Gus Macker. Durm, who is serving as honorary head coach for the tournament, said the response has been positive. “We’d love to see more teams sign up,

Dr. Greg Durm and the Gus Macker mascot are getting set for the Oct. 3-4 Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament to benefit cancer research. (Photo courtesy of IU Simon Cancer Center)

particularly people who are playing for loved ones, family, friends, colleagues, just to support them and come out for them,” he said. “I’m confident we’re going to get enough people and I’m hopeful that this will be an annual event if we can get enough support for this year.” Durm, 43, said he is trying to put a team together and determining if he will have time to play. “I’m also trying to see if my kids, if they have the ability to, will play as well,” Durm said. Durm reached the 1,000-point scoring milestone in high school. He had wanted to play in college but couldn’t pass up a full ride scholarship to the University of Notre Dame. “I still play basketball now once a week, mostly with friends my age,” he said. Durm said in the future they might look to have the tournament outdoors where Gus Macker tournaments are usually played. “But in October, the weather can be unpredictable, so we decided on indoors,” he said. The event, which has room for 100 teams, is open to anyone age 8 and older with four-person teams. There are men’s and women’s divisions. Registration is open until Sept. 14. To register, visit cancer.iu.edu/gusmacker.

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VIRTUAL TRAINING Westfield Fire Department personnel gain hands-on insight to living with dementia

By Arianna Hunt arianna@youarecurrent.com Paramedics with the Westfield Fire Department suited up in mid-August not for an emergency, but to learn more about the daily challenges people with dementia face. The first responders put on various accessories to participate in the Aug. 17-19 Virtual Dementia Tour, an experience that alters their ability to sense sound, sight and touch and affects their mobility, with the goal of simulating the daily life of those with different forms of dementia. “The benefit is that when you understand what’s going on, you can manage the environment much better,” said Liz Ficarra, a home care consultant through Home Instead and facilitator of the VDT created by Second Wind Dreams. “When first responders go out, there’s a lot happening at once and what happens is, inadvertently, in their effort to move quickly and do their jobs, they’re making the situation so much worse.” After each tour, Ficarra leads a debriefing discussion for participants to talk about their thoughts and what they learned. “Every single person who came out had a similar response of, ‘I need to be in front of them. I need to speak slower and I need to reduce outside noise and activity.’ And those are huge de-escalation techniques,” Ficarra said. For first responders, Ficarra said the immersion practice should be standard training. “It’s like taking CPR. Everybody should be familiar with it, because we come across it all the time,” Ficarra said. In 2020, Hamilton County was estimated to have the fifth-highest number of people in Indiana with Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases and accounts for 4,600 of the 45,700 residents in the county who are 65 and older. With an aging population in mind and his own experience taking care of his father with dementia, paramedic

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first responders the challenges they have, helps decrease the frustration level on our end, so we go in with a different approach,” Rippy said. Abby Poynter, a 30-year-old WFD firefighter from Greenwood, echoed Rippy’s response. “I think this helped magnify my understanding of it,” Poynter said. “I don’t think until you go through this that you really truly know what they’re going through, and even then we still don’t know. I highly suggest anybody to go through this program, first responder, (or) anybody that might have daily interaction with those with dementia.” WFD firefighter-paramedic Randy Koch later shared with Rippy that the

tour helped him and a patient during a recent call. “I had the opportunity to use lessons learned from the dementia immersion experience,” Koch wrote in an email. “The call notes stated we had a patient with fairly new diagnosed dementia from April and … was becoming agitated. Upon entering the scene I was able to use a few of the lessons learned, including getting down to the patient’s level, staying within their box and slowing down. The patient responded very well to this and after allowing them to talk we were able to slowly gather vitals after getting permission. The dementia immersion experience training we recently did was invaluable during this call and I believe is the main reason this call was able to go as smoothly as it did.” Anyone with questions about coordinating an immersive experience can contact Ficarra at liz.ficarra@homeinstead.com.

Walter Rippy III decided to put all firefighters at WFD through the Virtual Dementia Tour. The simulation is a part of Dementia Friendly Westfield, a community-driven initiative Rippy created to make a supportive, safe and understanding place for people living with dementia, according to their website. “My goal is to try to change that whole footprint up here in Westfield and bring the resources up here,” Rippy said. Even after six years of at-home care for his father, Rippy said undergoing the VDT for the first time changed his perspective of living with dementia. “A lot of our runs are to deal with falls … and just being able to know as

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY Dementia Friendly Westfield is a communitywide program designed to create more inclusive, supportive and compassionate spaces for those with memory disorders, as well as their families and caregivers. Walter Rippy III, a paramedic with the Westfield Fire Department, started the program to fill resource gaps for people

with dementia. Part of the program involves regular memory cafes — social gatherings where those with dementia can play games with staff while family members and caregivers take a break and meet separately. For more, visit westfieldin.gov/602/ Dementia-Friendly-Westfield.

ON THE COVER: Walter Rippy III, left, with Liz Ficarra while wearing sensory altering accessories that mimic the experience of those with dementia. (Photo by Arianna Hunt)

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BAGI appoints Farrell to communications role news@youarecurrent.com The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis has appointed Mia Farrell as its new director of communications, marketing and home shows. She will officially assume the role Sept. 8. Farrell joins BAGI from ACo, where she has worked since 2020, most recently serving as director of marketing and business development. Her previous experience includes positions with Nailed It Remodeling and California

Closets. Already an established figure in the regional homebuilding industry, Farrell has served on the board of Home Artisans of Indiana and held leadership roles with the Women Build It Conference. She also is a previous Farrell recipient of BAGI’s Esprit de Corps Award, which she received in 2023.

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Community opens urgent care center news@currentinwestfield.com Community-GoHealth Urgent Care has opened a new urgent care center offering evening and weekend hours at 124 W. Spring Mill Pointe Dr. in Westfield, in front of the Meijer grocery store. “Westfield is a thriving community of busy families and professionals who deserve quality care that fits their schedules,” Community-GoHealth Urgent Care medical director Dr. Ravindrakumar Alagugurusamy stated in a news release. “Whether you’re new to urgent care or simply looking for a convenient backup to your primary care provider, our goal is to earn your trust from the moment you walk through our doors by delivering an exceptional health care experience close to home.” Community-GoHealth providers can connect patients to Community’s network of care if necessary, including primary care, specialists and advanced testing and treatment. “As we continue investing in the health and wellbeing of the Westfield community, Community-GoHealth Urgent Care is an important addition to the growing presence of Community Health Network in Hamilton County,” stated Derek McMichael, Community Hospital Westfield president. “Together with the future Community Hospital Westfield and our network of primary, specialty and hospital-based services, this urgent care center helps ensure patients can access the right care at the right time and in the right setting.” The new Westfield center offers treatment for adults and children 6 months and older for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, on-site X-ray services and diagnostic testing. The center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with limited holiday hours. The new center will take walk-ins, or patients can use Community-GoHealth’s website to secure a spot in line, check-in and complete registration before arriving. For more, visit gohealthuc.com/ community.

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Leadership failure Editor, During the Aug. 24 Westfield City Council meeting, Mayor Scott Willis laid out a troubling strategy regarding Tomlinson Road. He stated his plan to use something similar to the federal USLIMITS2 engineering tool at the Sept. 14 meeting to plug in new data and immediately vote on a speed limit. This comes after the council tabled a vote on a proposed 35 mph limit. However, using USLIMITS2 or any similar federal tool here completely violates the standard rules for these systems. The official Federal Highway Administration guidelines explicitly state: “USLIMITS2 is applicable to all types of roads, but not to: School zones.” Tomlinson Road is home to Monon Trail Elementary School. Forcing an incompatible automated program onto a sensitive school zone is an absolute failure of leadership. This administrative maneuvering completely ignores the community.

Despite a petition with 870 signatures requesting a 30 mph limit following the tragic loss of 7-year-old Graham Stidham, the mayor fails to provide a valid engineering rationale. We are left wondering why the mayor is ignoring a clear local safety mandate and who he is actually answering to? A look at Willis’ campaign finances offers a clue. According to the 2025 CFA-4 Annual Report, 91.6 percent of campaign contributions — $307,750 — came from non-Westfield addresses; while 8.4 percent — $28,165.11 — originated from donors with Westfield addresses. Westfield residents should question why their city is effectively being controlled by outsiders. When outside money funds a mayor, local families lose their voice. The council must reject this automated approach, ignore outside influences and prioritize our children’s safety over a mismatched calculation. Emily Ralph, Westfield

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Yacht Rock Revue to cover classics at Ruoff Music Center By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com In 2024, Yacht Rock Revue opened for Train and REO Speedwagon at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. The following year, the band headlined at Everwise Amphitheater in Indianapolis. Now, Yacht Rock Revue is back as the headliner at Ruoff for its PRIMETIME tour. The concert is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 12. “This is our biggest tour to date, which seems to defy logic given our age and the number of years we’ve been doing this,” said Nicholas Niespodziani, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, “But it just keeps getting bigger and it’s really fun. We’ve expanded in some places to venues that are much bigger than I ever imagined, including Ruoff, which I knew in my days in Indiana as Deer Creek.” Niespodziani, who grew up in Columbus, graduated from Columbus East High School in 1996. He met his business partner and co-leader Peter Olson in fourth grade. Along with vocals, Olson plays guitar, keyboards and percussion. “We’ve been friends ever since,” Niespodzian said. “We both went to Indiana University. We have four IU grads in the band, so our Indiana ties are strong and we definitely feel that love every time we come back home.” Niespodziani and Olson formed Yacht Rock Revue in Atlanta in 2007. They were members of Y-O-U, an indie pop rock band that started at IU. “We got some songs and commercials and went on some tours, but never really got our big break,” Niespodziani said. “So, when Yacht Rock started, Y-O-U kind of got folded into that vibe.” Although Yacht Rock Revue has a few original songs, its setlist is mostly covers of rock classics by groups and performers such as Christopher Cross,

‘RING OF FIRE’ “Ring of Fire” runs through Oct. 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. ‘THE ’70S BEEHIVE MUSICAL’ Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Never Can Say Goodbye: The ’70s Beehive Musical’ through Sept. 20 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET “Velvet Voices, A Crooner Celebration” is set for Sept. 11, followed by Nathan Chester & Old Souls Motown Sept. 12 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. Yacht Rock Revue will perform Sept. 12 at Ruoff Music Center. (Photo courtesy of Yacht Rock Revue)

Seals & Crofts, Hall & Oates, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers. “The demand seems to be inelastic for this music,” Niespodziani said. “I think partly because the guys are retiring, partly because the music is so great and timeless and just evokes a good time every time you hear it. And I think part of it is that our band is pretty unique in terms of the level of talent and the kind of commitment that we bring to this.” Yacht Rock Revue has played a variety of venues this year. Niespodziani said the usual audience capacity is 3,000 to 5,000. “Sometimes it’s bigger and sometimes it’s smaller,” he said. He said the band has a large following in the Indianapolis area. “It’s like a high school reunion for me,” Niespodziani said. “Even the kids who wanted to beat me up come see the show.” Niespodziani said there is an acous-

tic set in the middle of the concert. “Peter and I harken back to our high school days and usually in that little set, I throw in some things specific to the region that we’re playing in,” he said. “So, I’ve got some good Indiana stuff planned for the Ruoff show.” The band will include an original such as “Tropical Illusion.” “We hope to catch their ear with ours, but when you are going up against 30 of the greatest songs ever written (it’s tough),” Niespodziani said. “Every other song would be like the encore for the band that we’re covering. So, it’s a tall order to throw our own (song) in there, but we do a little bit of it anywhere.” Niespodziani’s other project is called Indianapolis Jones, which performs psychedelic music. He also produced an album of yacht rock music for Straight No Chaser, which got its start at IU. For more, visit yachtrockrevue.com.

PETER ANTONIOU “Psychic” comedian Pete Antoniou will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘BAD SEED’ The Belfrey Theatre’s production of “Bad Seed” runs through Sept. 13 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thebelfreytheatre.com.

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Brownsburg graduate set for Opera in the Park By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ron Dukes started out as a football player at Brownsburg High School. However, the 2013 BHS graduate soon discovered his true calling as a singer. “You have to take a fine arts credit to graduate, so I took choir,” he said. “I ended up really liking singing. Then I got a scholarship to take three voice lessons the following winter. That was my first real exposure to classical music. I didn’t even know you could major in opera and make any sort of career with opera. So, that was really eye-opening for me. That was a turning point where I decided I could make money with my voice and be an opera singer.” Dukes will perform Sept. 11 in Indianapolis Opera’s Opera in the Park. The free concert begins at 7 p.m at MacAllistar Amphitheater at Garfield Park in Indianapolis. Gates open at 6 p.m. The concert is hosted by soprano Angela Brown and conductor Alfred Savia. “Being featured as a guest artist in a company from where I’m from is always an honor and a pleasure in itself,” Dukes said. “I’m really looking forward to performing with Angela Brown. Her career speaks for itself and singing with a singer of that caliber is an honor. All of my friends are in the chorus, so I get to hang put with my friends and make great music.” Dukes, a bass singer, will perform a duet from “Porky and Bess ” with Brown, an international opera singer who lives in Indianapolis. Dukes is based in Greenwood but travels to perform with opera groups across the U.S. In the past, he had mostly been in chorus work with Indy Opera. “My first role debut with Indy Opera is in ‘La Traviata,’ which was one of the first productions I was involved with (Indy Opera), so it’s kind of full circle moment,” said Dukes, who will play Doctor Grenvil, which Indy Opera will present Nov. 13-15 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel Joseph McBrayer will participate in an Opera in the Park concert for the third time. He previously performed at the concert in 2019 while he was at Indiana University and again as a Indy Opera resident artist in 2020

Bass singer Ron Dukes will perform Sept. 11 at Opera in the Park. (Photo courtesy of Indy Opera)

McBrayer said he enjoys collaborating with Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey and Savia. “I’m such a fan of Angela Brown and it’s great to be on stage with her and hear her sing,” McBrayer said. McBrayer will sing an aria from “La Traviata.” “I did that aria in grad school at IU and I’ve done the show a couple of times,” he said. In addition, he’ll sing “Is Anybody There?” from the musical “1776.” “It’s a bit more Golden Age musical theater than operatic, but I know the direction we are wanting to take with it – a bit more operatic than how they would do it on the Broadway recording,” he said. McBrayer will return to Indy Opera to perform as Sancho in “Man of La Mancha,” which is set for April 30 and May 1, 2027, at The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. McBrayer is based in Milwaukee, where he performs with Florentine Opera and Brew City Opera. “My wife, Hayley, who is also a signer, is from the (Milwaukee) area,” he said. “She was one of Indy Opera’s resident artists in 2020.” McBrayer said Opera in the Park exposes a new crowd to opera. “It’s a nice thing for families to do and there might be a few familiar tunes that people have actually heard before,” he said. “You don’t have to have to get dressed up. I know plenty of people don’t get dressed up to go to the opera anymore, and I think that’s fine. But there’s still that stigma that you have to put on a three-piece suit, put on your best and pay a lot of money to go to a theater to experience opera, and you don’t. Opera in the Park is a great example of that and I’m happy to be part of it again.”

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On Sept. 11 and 12, Westfield High School Theatre and Thespian Troupe 1002 will transport their audiences back to 1945. The high school is presenting two free performances of “Spit in Yazoo City,” written by Jason Milligan and directed by Mel Elicker. Elicker The one-act play tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a U.S. Army recruiting officer and a 10-year-old boy in Mississippi in the final days of World War II. The performances Mason are at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11, and 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Westfield High School Theatre. Tickets are free for general seating and can be reserved at westfieldtheatrechoir.com/ shows. Jackson Junior Jackson Brammer plays Army Recruiting Officer William Blane while junior Mason Wolfe plays Spit, the 10-year-old boy. Elicker said the two leads have done an excellent job in the face of two difficult roles. “The biggest challenge is realism,” Elicker stated via email. “A teenage actor has to convincingly play a 10-yearold, and another has to believably play an adult. That authenticity requires real internalization of character, and

The Westfield High School Theatre and Thespian Troupe 1002 is performing “Spit in Yazoo City” for free this month. (Photo courtesy of Westfield High School)

it’s something we’ve worked to build through the relationships the cast has developed with one another off stage as well as on.” The September performances are free previews for the Indiana Thespians Regional One-Act Play Competition, which takes place Dec. 5 at Noblesville High School. Top-placing regional winners will advance to the state finals during the Indiana Thespians State Conference at Lawrence Central High School in January. The September performances will also include tributes to firefighters, law enforcement and veterans in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “This show pays homage to that event as it shows everyday citizens who are committing themselves to the safety of our nation,” Elicker stated in an email. “It also honors the moments of connection we build in times of adversity.”

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Dr. Jana Martin had been to several productions at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, Ark., but sometimes had trouble hearing everything. Martin, a doctor of audiology at Professional Hearing Services in Fayetteville, has slight hearing loss. When someone nearby would loudly flip through their program or when the orchestra would play music over someone speaking on stage, she would miss a word here and there. When Walton Arts Center began using a new assistive listening system called Auracast (at Martin’s suggestion), Martin attended the musical “Water for Elephants” and could hear everything. “It added a layer of clarity that I’ve never had before,” Martin said. “I only have minimal hearing loss. It’s just slight. For somebody with anything more, I know this is going to be life-changing as far as their ability to enjoy a trip to the theater.” Auracast is now available at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts Payne & Mencias Palladium in Carmel, bringing the “life-changing” technology to Indianapolis-area residents with hearing loss. Attendees can either check out a headset prior to a show or access the service by using the Bluetooth function on their hearing device. Those wishing to use the technology but unsure how to access it can ask their medical provider for assistance. Dr. Suzanne O’Connor, owner of Professional Hearing Services, Inc. in Indianapolis, said she believes the Palladium is the first major venue in Indiana to use the service. Many of her patients struggle to hear specific voices or music when they’re in noisy public places. “That signal-to-noise ratio, the difference in sound between the noise, the environment and what they want to pick out of that noise, is such a struggle,” O’Connor said. “That’s been the holy grail of our field. Well, this opens that up so they can go to performances like (at the) Palladium.” She and Dr. Amanda Rosinko at Professional Hearing Services began talking about Auracast about a year ago, agreeing that venues in the area should start using it. They brought the

Hearing devices like this are availble at the Palladium in Carmel. (Photo by the Allied Solutions Center for the Perfoming Arts)

idea to Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts staff, including Chief Operating Officer Jeff Steeg. The Palladium already had an assisted listening system in place, but both Steeg and O’Connor said it wasn’t a perfect system. Auracast is much more effective at connecting to devices and maintaining a strong signal throughout a show, they said. Making performances more accessible has been a major focus at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts venues in recent years, Steeg said. He recounted a visit from an accessibility advisor a couple years ago that identified various ways for the venues to improve. Now, the venues have services such as more railings and automatic doors in addition to implementing Auracast. “The big thing that I took away out of that whole process was we have to meet people where they’re at, and we don’t necessarily know where they’re at,” Steeg said. “So, in implementing these various things and updating our technology with the Auracast system, we are providing more opportunities for patrons to come and experience a performance or an event in as easy a way as they can.” If someone would like to check out a headset, they can go to coat check at the west entrance of the Palladium and ask the staff member or volunteer there for an Auracast headset. Once they are in the performance hall, they have to turn the device off and back on again, and it will connect to the Auracast signal. O’Connor and Martin are strong advocates for Auracast. Martin experienced firsthand how much it improves the theater experience for people with hearing loss, and O’Connor said it will allow people to finally come back to the theater if they’ve struggled to hear shows in the past.

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From left, St. George dancers Joelle Mustaklem, Adel Mustaklem, Celine Habash, Yanni Nahas, Isabella Khoury, Ethan Detienne, Lilianna Myrda, Elias Nahas and Natalie Woodward perform during the 2025 Middle Eastern Festival. (Photos courtesy of Father Anthony Yazge)

29th annual Middle Eastern Festival set By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com The annual St. George Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival celebrates the Arab heritage of the church founders, featuring Middle Eastern food, music, dancing and more. This year’s 29th annual festival in Fishers is set for Sept. 18-20, with most activity taking place in the church parking lot. Father Anthony Yazge said a DJ will spin tunes Sept. 18 and a live band will perform Sept. 19 and 20. Throughout the festival, baked desserts like traditional baklava, kanafe and cookies will be available for purchase in the church basement, which also will house vendors offering goods and clothing from the Middle East. A children’s play area and outdoor food tents will be set up in the church parking lot. Food tents will offer menu items like shawarma — marinated chicken served in a pita with pickles and a creamy garlic sauce — and kafta, which is ground beef mixed with parsley, onions and spices, also served in a pita. The booths also will have the popular lamb shanks, falafel and stuffed grape leaves, along with honey balls — fried dough served with sweet toppings. In previous years, the festival included professional dabke dancers. This year, though, Yazge said the church’s dancers have gained enough experience to do all the performances themselves. “We have a number of dance troupes

Soulaiman Mustaklem prepares the popular honey balls during the St. George Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival.

that’ll be dancing Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” Yazge said, adding that the festival program will be available on the church website about a week before the event. “That will also list the schedule of the dancing and the performing and everything that’ll happen throughout the festival.” The festival is free to attend and kicks off at 5 p.m. Sept. 18 at the church, 10748 E. 116th St. The event opens again at noon Sept. 19, running through 10 p.m., and wraps up Sept. 20, with activities from noon to 4 p.m. Parking will be at the nearby Hoosier Road Elementary School, 11300 E. 121st St. A shuttle will bring people to and from the festival. For more, visit stgindy.org/ st-george-festival.

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Artomobilia cars range from ‘oddball’ to ‘sentimental’ By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com You only needed to stand by Jeff Lane’s cars for a few minutes to hear the astounded comments. “Does that thing take flight?” a young man asked a friend as he gestured to the 1932 Helicron, a propeller-driven French car in Lane’s collection. “I don’t even think I could drive that,” a small boy said to his parents as they passed Lane’s replica of the 1964 Peel P-50, the Guinness-record smallest production car ever made. This was the scene at the 19th annual Automobilia event in Carmel Aug. 29. Each year, the festival features about 500 cars from across the country, and draws around 20,000 visitors. Lane was the featured collector this year, bringing a handful of eccentric cars up from his Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tenn. “Oddball cars is our general theme,” Lane said. Lane grew up in Detroit and inherited a car obsession from his father that blossomed into collecting bizarre vehicles from all over the world. In addition to the Helicron and the Peel, he brought a few others including the 1963 Amphicar 770, a convertible that can navigate on land or water thanks to twin propellers. Every vehicle, whether it had propellers or was simply an attractive luxury car, came to Artomobilia with a story to tell. Zionsville residents Mark and Kelly Maucere’s 1965 Ford Mustang was a tribute to Kelly’s father Bobby McLain. McLain adored cars and his Mustang in particular, but over the years the car “started to fall apart,” Mark explained.

Attendees view Jeff Lane’s 1932 Helicron at the 19th annual Artomobilia.

When McLain was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his family made it a goal to restore the car so he could ride in it again. They accomplished that, allowing McLain to once again ride in his beloved Mustang. This year was the first time they brought the car to Artomobilia. “It’s very special, a very sentimental piece for us,” Mark said. “...It’s just our little way of honoring him.” Indianapolis resident Claire Johnson’s car also told a story about her father, Brett Johnson. Brett has been involved with Artomobilia for several years and is a Porsche enthusiast. When Claire needed a car in college, her dad encouraged her to look around for a Porsche Boxster. She found one in Ohio, and before she knew it, Brett had gone and gotten it for her. As she sat behind her 1999 Porsche Boxster and looked around, Claire reflected on the expansion of the annual event. “I like to see how the event’s grown over the last couple years,” Claire said. “It was a lot smaller when we first started to come here. But now, it’s really big.”

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Fait Maison — it means handmade, house-made. Made right here. That’s the whole idea behind this home. The oak, the limestone, the plaster, the leather — none of it came off a shelf. It was chosen, placed, and finished by hand. And it was designed by two teams who have spent years building this kind of home together, specifically for communities like Zionsville. What you’re walking into is the result of that.

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Modern Traditional � 5,941 SQ. FT. | � 5 BEDROOMS |

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This thoughtfully designed Wedgewood Building Co. home blends timeless architecture with modern luxury. A classic exterior complements a warm, contemporary interior featuring walnut accents, an open-tread staircase, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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Keeneland, the Woodland Shingle Style Retreat, draws its inspiration from the timeless shingle style architecture of the New England coast, thoughtfully reimagined for the wooded landscape of central Indiana. A subtle nod to the equestrian heritage of the land—once a working horse farm—grounds the home in its history while celebrating craftsmanship, authenticity, and a lasting connection to place.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS COMMUNITY AT THE 2026 HOME-A-RAMA What made Wild Air the right communiand the surrounding community. ty for this year’s Home-A-Rama? What does BAGI do beyond Home-AWild Air represents where Rama? residential development is Beyond Home-A-Rama, headed in central Indiana. It BAGI works year-round to brings together exceptional advance central Indiana’s homes, thoughtful land planhomebuilding industry ning and amenities designed through advocacy, workforce to create a true sense of development, and meaningcommunity in a location that ful connections. Our work is people are eager to experifocused on strengthening CHRIS HANCOCK ence. both our members and the How do Wild Air’s shared communities they serve. amenities change the guest experiHow does Home-A-Rama support local ence? builders, especially smaller or newer Visitors are not simply touring individcompanies? ual homes; they are experiencing a comHome-A-Rama gives builders a plete lifestyle. The trails, dog park, golf powerful platform to demonstrate their simulators, coworking space, and other craftsmanship, creativity, and capabilities amenities help guests imagine everyday to thousands of potential clients. For a life beyond the walls of the home. smaller or emerging company, that visiWhat’s new or different about the 2026 bility can accelerate credibility and open Home-A-Rama? doors that might otherwise take years to Guests will immediately notice the build. incredible variety. This year’s event feaWhat should a first-time attendee be tures eight distinctive homes from four sure not to miss? builders, with each builder showcasing Take time to explore both the details two uniquely designed homes that reinside each home and the community flect different architectural styles, design surrounding them. Talk with the builders perspectives and ways of living. Togethand industry professionals, ask queser with Wild Air’s thoughtfully planned tions, and look for ideas you can apply to amenities, it creates a truly immersive your own home – whether you are buildexperience that extends well beyond a ing soon or simply gathering inspiration. traditional home tour. What do you hope people take away What would you like to share about from this year’s event? the partnership with McComb Pella I hope guests leave inspired by what Window & Door? is possible and with a deeper appreciaMcComb Pella Window & Door tion for the skill and collaboration behind has been a tremendous partner to BAGI every home. A single new-construction and Central Indiana’s homebuilding home can involve 100 to 150 people industry. Their commitment to quality, inthroughout the building process – from novation and the professionals who build builders and designers to trade partners, these homes aligns closely with BAGI’s suppliers and craftspeople. Home-Amission, making them a natural presentRama is an opportunity to celebrate the ing sponsor for Home-A-Rama. incredible central Indiana professionals What does this year’s event tell us who bring these homes to life. about the future of home building and Where do you see Home-A-Rama going design? in future years? Homeowners want beautiful deHome-A-Rama will continue evolving sign, but they also expect their homes alongside the way people live. We want to function exceptionally well. We are to showcase exceptional homes while seeing more flexible spaces, greater also highlighting innovation, attainable energy efficiency, thoughtful integration ideas, emerging builders and thoughtfulof technology and stronger connections ly planned communities across central between indoor living, outdoor living, Indiana.

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From the North: ʹ Driving South on US 421, take a right on E 300 S ʹ Take a left onto S 875 E and continue straight ʹ Continue straight (second exit) through the Whitestown Road roundabout ʹ At the Marysville Crossing roundabout, take the first exit then a left at the barrier onto Farrier Drive ʹ Take a right into the parking lot From the South: ʹ Driving North on US 421, take a left on 106th Street ʹ Take a right on S Main Street, and a slight left on Sycamore Street onto S 1st Street ʹ Turn left on W Oak Street ʹ At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Marysville Road ʹ At the second roundabout, continue straight, then take the third exit on the third roundabout ʹ Take a left at the barricade onto Farrier Drive, then a right into the parking lot

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5750 MARVIE DRIVE

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6,760 SQUARE FEET 5 BEDROOMS

5 BATHROOMS

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FAST FACTS 5,291 SQUARE FEET 5 BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS

8295 KEENELAND ROAD

Modern Transitional

This thoughtfully designed Wedgewood Building Company home blends timeless architecture with modern luxury. A classic exterior complements a warm, contemporary interior featuring walnut accents, an open-tread staircase, and expansive ﬂoor-to-ceiling windows that frame stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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THE BUILDER’S PERSPECTIVE:

What inspired these two homes, and how do they fit Wild Air’s “luxury meets nature” theme? Wedgewood’s goal with the 2026 Home-A-Rama was to show consistent, efficient design solutions. This is a constant with Wedgewood and our focus on design was able to be enhanced with the location and theme of Wild Air and the overall feel of the community. Both homes bring the outdoors in, with a focus on the use of various materials, multiple places to entertain, while not losing sight of the main goal and how today’s family lives on a day to day basis. How did Wild Air’s shared spaces (trails, dog park, fitness, coworking) influence your floor plans? We focused, as we always do, on maximizing use not only of each individual lot that our home is built on, but how families live and entertain. Our designs this year encourage utilizing the outdoors. Whether that is physically being outside, or creating site lines and views of nature from virtually every part of the home. What feature in each home are you most excited for visitors to see? The overall spacious feeling of the two Wedgewood designs this year is critical to the foundation of what Wedgwood brings to every design encounter with our customers. We try to do our best to design intentionally and to utilize the entire space without having to overbuild or just add square footage to the homes. I truly am excited to see how customers react to the utilization of space. What subtle detail in either home are you especially proud of? For us at Wedgewood, yes, we take tremendous pride in what we build, where we build and how we build it. We have created tremendous partnerships over the years and that is a critical piece to what people can see and feel. But bigger than that, what customers don’t typically see until working with us in depth, is our team and true passion behind the scenes. It’s hard to experience what Wedgewood really means until you go through the detailed, customer focused process that we take tremendous pride in. If you lived in either home, which room would you spend the most time in? This has been a fun question to answer. Each time I have been in the home during the build and pre-show process, not only do I get different answers from the people I am walking with, but I find myself feeling differently each time as well. But in both cases, I can see the outdoor spaces and the integration into the way the home lives everyday is going to be a true talking point this year. What are your favorite indoor-outdoor design elements? Both Wedgewood homes in the 2026 Home-A-Rama push you to focus on the outdoor spaces. Whether you can physically be outside or simply enjoy the views, the feeling of Wild Air is solidified in our design and how the lines between nature and the indoors are blurred.

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5778 MARVIE DRIVE

Modern Craftsman Cottage

FAST FACTS 5,162 SQUARE FEET 4 BEDROOMS 4 FULL, 1 HALF BATHROOMS

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Marvie, our Modern Craftsman Cottage, reimagines the character of the American Craftsman home through a contemporary lens. Rooted in simplicity, craftsmanship, and natural materials, the design pairs clean architectural lines with warm textures. Inside, custom millwork, crafted cabinetry, and natural ﬁnishes support modern living. Every space is designed with purpose—creating a home both functional and beautiful.

8277 KEENELAND ROAD

FAST FACTS 6,561 SQUARE FEET 4 BEDROOMS 4 FULL, 1 HALF BATHROOMS

Woodland Shingle Style

Keeneland, our Woodland Shingle Style Retreat, draws its inspiration from the timeless shingle style architecture of the New England coast, thoughtfully reimagined for the wooded landscape of central Indiana. Inside and out, the home is designed as a retreat. Keeneland is a home where timeless design and everyday living come together effortlessly.

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THE BUILDER’S PERSPECTIVE:

What inspired these two homes, and how do they fit Wild Air’s “luxury meets nature” theme? We wanted the homes to have two very different personalities while both feeling at home in Wild Air. Keeneland (Lot 16, Stop 7) is a refined woodland retreat inspired by New England shingle-style architecture, while Marvie (Lot 24, Stop 2) is a warmer, more playful take on a classic Craftsman. Both are really about thoughtful design, comfortable luxury and creating a connection to the outdoors.

How did Wild Air’s shared spaces (trails, dog park, fitness, coworking) influence your floor plans? Wild Air is very lifestyle-driven, and we wanted the homes to reflect that. We focused on spaces for gathering, wellness, working from home and spending time outdoors. Keeneland’s lower-level wellness space – with the gym, custom built-in sauna and cold plunge – is probably the clearest example of that. What feature in each home are you most excited for visitors to see? At Keeneland, we are excited for visitors to experience the way we took advantage of our wooded lot by creating a well-appointed outdoor living space. We have a large covered outdoor patio with motorized drop-down screens, a fireplace, built-in grill center and two seating areas. Beyond that is an uncovered patio with a hot tub and remote fire pit overlooking the woods. At Marvie, we love how so much personality is packed into a smaller footprint. We have gathering space for days, a porch swing overlooking the pond, and a cute reading nook in the loft to cozy up with a book. What subtle detail in either home are you especially proud of? The millwork at Keeneland. There are

so many little details that you may not immediately notice, but together they give the house so much character and make it feel established rather than brand new. At Marvie, it is the way we tied in timeless Craftsman architecture both inside and out, while giving the home a very modern feel in the way it lives. If you lived in either home, which room would you spend the most time in? At Keeneland, it’s a toss-up between the kitchen/dining and outdoor living. Both hold so many potentials for entertaining with the cathedral ceilings and ample space for eating, drinking and

relaxing with your friends and family. At Marvie, it would probably be the porch swing or reading nook. What are your favorite indoor-outdoor design elements? Both homes have wonderful outdoor living spaces with fire features. Retractable screens and large sliding doors allow you to invite nature inside or seamlessly flow from kitchen/living/dining to the outdoors. We also have an outdoor fountain in front of Keeneland, which is just heavenly for enjoying your morning coffee on the porch while greeting your neighbors.

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Craftsman

FAST FACTS 6,485 SQUARE FEET 5 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS

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FAST FACTS 6,713 SQUARE FEET 5 BEDROOMS 6 BATHROOMS

Our vision for this home was to create a timeless retreat that seamlessly blends luxury, comfort, and functionality. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to support the way this family lives today while remaining beautiful and relevant for generations to come. The result is a home that provides a place where family traditions are created and everyday living feels extraordinary.

5854 JULEP DRIVE

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Our vision for this home was to create a timeless retreat that seamlessly blends luxury, comfort, and functionality. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to support the way this family lives today while remaining beautiful and relevant for generations to come. The result is a home where family traditions are created, memories are made, and everyday living feels extraordinary.

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THE BUILDER’S PERSPECTIVE:

What inspired these two homes, and how do they fit Wild Air’s “luxury meets nature” theme? We wanted the two homes to feel distinct while reflecting the relaxed luxury that defines Wild Air. The home on Lot 22 was designed around comfortable main-level living, with an open kitchen, dining area and great room that connect directly to the covered porch. Lot 13 has a larger, family-focused layout, with additional bedrooms and a loft upstairs, along with generous gathering spaces throughout the home. Both homes combine refined architecture and high-end finishes with natural materials, large windows and strong connections to the outdoors. They feel luxurious, but they’re also warm, comfortable and designed for everyday living. How did Wild Air’s shared spaces (trails, dog park, fitness, coworking) influence your floor plans? Wild Air encourages residents to be active, connected and engaged with the community, so we designed both homes to support that lifestyle. Each includes a private study for working from home, dedicated exercise space, functional mudroom areas and open gathering spaces where family and friends can come together. The neighborhood amenities allow the homes to focus less on separating people and more on creating comfortable spaces that complement an active lifestyle.

What feature in each home are you most excited for visitors to see? In Lot 22, I’m most excited for visitors to experience the connection between the great room, kitchen and covered rear porch. The sightlines and flow make the entire main level feel open and inviting. The lower level is another highlight, with a family room, media lounge, game room and fitness area that make it a true extension of the home. In Lot 13, the kitchen and prep kitchen will be a major feature. They provide a beautiful central gathering space while keeping the working side of the kitchen organized. I also think visitors will appreciate the home’s four-car garage and the way the upstairs loft creates a separate living space for children or guests. What subtle detail in either home are you especially proud of? I’m especially proud of how carefully the transitions between spaces were planned. The homes feel open, but each room still has its own purpose and character. Details like the prep kitchen in Lot 13, the placement of the studies and mudrooms, and the way the windows frame outdoor views may not be the first things visitors notice, but they make a tremendous difference in how the homes live every day.

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Where Luxury Ranch Homes Meet Resort-Style Living The Courtyards at Heritage Trail offers a low-maintenance lifestyle in a highly desirable area of Zionsville where open space, natural surroundings and future growth come together. Each luxury ranch home is crafted with single-level living in mind, featuring a first-floor owner’s suite and private, garden courtyard designed to invite nature inside. With an amenity-rich experience anchored by two clubhouses, a private lounge, fitness center, pool, pickleball courts and gathering spaces, The Courtyards at Heritage Trail creates the ideal setting for a truly connected community to take shape.

If you lived in either home, which room would you spend the most time in? I would probably spend the most time in the great room and kitchen area. That is naturally where everyone gathers, whether you’re cooking, watching a game or entertaining friends. With the covered porch just outside, it becomes one large indoor-outdoor living space that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year.

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What are your favorite indoor-outdoor design elements? The covered rear porches are my favorite elements because they feel like true outdoor rooms rather than additions to the house. Large windows and doors bring in natural light, preserve views and create an easy transition from the kitchen and great room to the porch. We also used natural colors, stone and warm architectural materials to help the homes feel connected to the Wild Air landscape. The goal was to make the outdoor surroundings part of the experience from the moment you enter the home.

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English Country

FAST FACTS 6,422 SQUARE FEET 5 BEDROOMS 4 FULL, 1 HALF BATHROOMS

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This home was built for someone who has earned the right to live well. The rooms are generous, the materials are real, and nothing here is decorating for the sake of it. The leather gets better every year. The oak was chosen for its grain. This is the idea behind the house — built by Old Town Design Group and Everything Home Designs, by hand, in Zionsville.

8313 KEENELAND ROAD

FAST FACTS 6,984 SQUARE FEET 6 BEDROOMS 6 FULL, 1 HALF BATHROOMS

Traditional European Farmhouse

Fait Maison — it means handmade, house-made. Made right here. That’s the whole idea behind this home. The oak, the limestone, the plaster, the leather — none of it came off a shelf. It was chosen, placed, and finished by hand. And it was designed by two teams specifically for communities like Zionsville. What you’re walking into is the result of that.

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THE BUILDER’S PERSPECTIVE:

What inspired these two homes, and how do they fit Wild Air’s “luxury meets nature” theme? We wanted the homes to feel timeless, grounded, and connected to their surroundings. The English Country home

offers a warm, collected elegance, while the Traditional European Farmhouse celebrates handcrafted materials and natural textures. Both show that luxury can feel refined without feeling removed from nature. How did Wild Air’s shared spaces influence your floor plans? Wild Air encourages residents to move beyond their own front doors, so we designed the homes to support that lifestyle. Flexible workspaces, organized entry spaces and open gathering areas make it easy to transition from working at home to enjoying the trails, fitness center and neighborhood amenities. What feature in each home are you

most excited for visitors to see? In the English Country home, I’m excited for guests to experience the warmth and scale of the main living spaces. In the European Farmhouse, it’s the craftsmanship – the oak, limestone, plaster, and leather come together in a way that feels truly handmade. What subtle detail in either home are you especially proud of? I’m proud of how intentionally the materials were selected and carried throughout both homes. The grain of the wood, the texture of the plaster, and the transitions between rooms may feel subtle, but together they give each home its character.

If you lived in either home, which room would you spend the most time in? The main living space. It is where the kitchen, dining, and outdoor areas come together, so it naturally becomes the heart of the home – whether you’re entertaining or enjoying a quiet evening. What are your favorite indoor-outdoor design elements? The large windows and doors are my favorite because they bring natural light and outdoor views into the everyday experience of the home. The covered outdoor living spaces extend the way the homes can be used and make the transition between inside and outside feel effortless.

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