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Hamilton County sheriff candidates address issues, challenges By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com Candidates for Hamilton County sheriff Lt. Dustin Dixon and Lt. Charles Hollowell were the featured guests during a joint Westfield and Noblesville chamber of commerce forum Oct. 6, taking turns for about an hour answering questions from chamber officials and others attending the morning event at The Bridgewater Club. The candidates both noted that they had been law enforcement academy classmates and had known each other many years. Dixon, a Republican, said his 25 years at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have given him the right background to do the job well. “The most important thing is the culture of the agency,” he said. “The folks in the agency need to know the culture, what the sheriff is going to demand of them, what the public expects of me and how we’re going to continue to serve all of you and these families to keep this Hamilton County area as safe as we can.” Hollowell, a Democrat, has worked with the Westfield Police Department 24 years. He said he would bring a different perspective to the office, noting that he grew up in Detroit, where there are people of many different socioeconomic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Hollowell added that he earned an MBA from the Kelley School of Business. Hollowell said one of the first things he would do as sheriff would be to terminate the office’s 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which authorizes state and local law enforcement officers to perform some immigration officer functions. That didn’t mean he would not collaborate with other agencies, he said, because collaboration is a key element to successful law enforcement. Dixon did not address the ICE agreement, but agreed collaboration is important. He pointed to central Indiana multiagency task forces that have investigated drugs and internet crimes against children, and said he wants to help create other task forces to specifically tackle fugitives and violent crime. Both candidates pointed to their experience as supervisors and leaders. Hollowell said he was third in charge

From left, Lt. Charles Hollowell, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce President Bob DuBois, Westfield Chamber of Commerce President Courtney Albright and Lt. Dustin Dixon. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

at WPD until the new administration reassigned command staff. He said he is now in charge of recruitment and has worked hard to bring good people into the department. He said keeping good people is also important. “One of the biggest ways that you can keep people working in the county (is) when they respect you, when they respect the leader, when they know that you’re there for them, when they know that you’re trying to put things and plans together in order to keep them and let them and their families be successful,” Hollowell said. Dixon said recruitment is challenging, even with the good wages and benefits offered by the sheriff’s office. He said he would do his best to provide service within the department’s budget. “It is not cheap to run a law enforcement agency, but it’s not our job to make money,” he said. “It is our job to responsibly spend that money that we’re entrusted with. So, what I can promise you as your sheriff is, we’re going to work very, very diligently within that budget and the money that you trust us in to provide quality public safety.” Dixon pointed to the endorsements

he has received from public officials and agencies. Hollowell countered that it’s hard to endorse someone you’ve never talked to, and that he reached out to those officials and groups with no response. Hollowell added that numerous residents told him that they thought he would make a great sheriff, but wouldn’t vote for him because he is a Democrat. “That’s ridiculous,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s about who can do the job. It’s not about if you have a D or R or I in front of your name.” Dixon said the phrase that sums up his campaign is “service over self.” “That’s how I modeled my life,” he said. “I spent three years in the military. I spent 25 years (in the ) sheriff’s office. Been blessed to serve as the president of Shop for Kids for 10 years, serve on the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program as the vice president for the last three years. That’s the image and phrase that I want to emulate to the department.” For more, visit the candidates’ websites, dixonforsheriff.com and charleshollowell.com.

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Boom, schools partner news@currentnoblesville.com The Noblesville Boom, the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, has partnered with Noblesville Schools and Westfield Washington Schools, strengthening the organization’s commitment to education, youth development and community engagement throughout Hamilton County. During the 2026-27 season, the Boom will provide educational programming and game-day experiences to students, educators and families across the two school districts. Chris Defendis, president of business operations for the Noblesville Boom, said the organization’s goal is to be more than just a basketball team and be a community partner throughout Hamilton County. “Sports shape kids well beyond what happens on the court, teaching lessons about teamwork, discipline and resilience that stay with them for life,” Defendis stated. “These partnerships allow us to connect directly with students, educators and families and to use the game of basketball to inspire

learning and create experiences they’ll remember.” Daniel Hile, superintendent of Noblesville Schools, said the district appreciates the Boom’s focus on learning, good sportsmanship and creating strong community experiences. “As the Boom’s home school district, we’re pleased to partner with them on these exciting opportunities for our students and families,” Hile stated. As part of the partnership, Westfield Night will take place during the Boom’s home opener Nov. 10 against the Iowa Wolves. Noblesville Night will be held Dec. 6 against the Cleveland Charge. Additionally, both school districts will be invited to the team’s Education Day game March 10, 2027, against the Greensboro Swarm, providing a STEM-focused learning experience. The Boom’s full promotional schedule will be released at a later date. Additional details on school ticket packages, educational programming and partnership initiatives will be communicated to families through each school district as they become available.

SANE program launches news@currentnoblesville.com Riverview Health launched its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program Oct. 1, expanding access to specialized, trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual assault in Hamilton and surrounding counties. According to Riverview Health officials, the program will provide patients with access to nurses equipped to care for survivors of sexual assault; conduct forensic examinations; collect evidence; and connect patients with community resources and support services. Molly Beck, manager of emergency services, developed a phased approach that enables Riverview Health to begin serving patients sooner while building a comprehensive, around-the-clock program. The initial phase, which began development earlier this year, will provide intermittent SANE coverage while recruitment and onboarding efforts continue. “Our team recognized an important need within our community and took action to create a program that pro-

vides compassionate, specialized care for survivors of sexual assault close to home,” Beck stated. “This program reflects our commitment to ensuring patients receive expert clinical care in a safe, supportive environment during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.” During the initial phase, services will focus on adult patients, with pediatric services following shortly thereafter. As part of the phased launch strategy, Riverview Health has received all necessary SANE equipment, approved clinical policies and established program workflows. The health system has two nurses fully trained in adult, adolescent and pediatric SANE care, with an additional five nurses completing training through the IU Health didactic program. “The launch of Riverview Health’s SANE program is a significant step forward for our community,” Hamilton County Councilmember Tim Griffin stated. “I’ve been a strong advocate for establishing a SANE program locally.” For more, visit riverview.org.

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Meet the candidates for state treasurer Compiled by Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Voters will choose between two candidates in the Nov. 3 general election to serve as Indiana treasurer. Democrat Coumba Kebe, a Noblesville resident and healthcare executive, will face Republican incumbent Daniel Elliott. The candidates answered the following questions from Current. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Kebe: I spent years in healthcare operations watching families struggle while their concerns went unheard. I want to bring greater accountability to how state dollars are managed and ensure public resources are responsiKebe bly used to strengthen communities across Indiana. Elliott: I want to keep going with what’s working. We’ve set record investment returns and helped local communities finance firetrucks and parks. There’s more to do, especially protecting 911 and local systems from cyber Elliott threats. I’d like to finish that work for Hoosiers. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Kebe: My career in healthcare operations and business compliance required managing complex, multimillion dollar budgets with precision and accountability. I would bring that experience, with a focus on responsible financial stewardship, transparency, strong operational management and public service. Elliott: I’ve got about 25 years in software and systems architecture, plus time running the treasurer’s office. In three fiscal years we earned almost $1.8 billion, nearly triple the previous decade combined. Every dollar earned is a dollar we don’t have to tax from Hoosiers. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE

CAMPAIGN ISSUES? Kebe: Making state investments transparent and accessible to taxpayers; putting public dollars to work for Hoosiers by supporting responsible investments in local infrastructure and communities; and protecting state funds through disciplined, long-term stewardship while expanding opportunities that help Hoosiers build financial security. Elliott: Strong investment returns so we don’t have to raise taxes; helping local communities finance firetrucks, parks and infrastructure through the Bond Bank; and cybersecurity, especially for 911 and local government systems. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Kebe: Infrastructure and financial stewardship affect every community regardless of politics. I will work with local leaders across Indiana and evaluate decisions based on financial responsibility, project feasibility and community needs. Elliott: Money doesn’t have a party. A firetruck costs the same in a Democratic city as a Republican one. I work with local leaders from both sides, and I judge every decision by one question — does it help Hoosiers? I’ll keep showing up everywhere. WHAT IS YOUR STRATEGY FOR MAXIMIZING RETURNS ON INDIANA’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO WHILE PROTECTING STATE FUNDS FROM MARKET VOLATILITY? Kebe: My approach emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, diversification, liquidity and disciplined risk management. I will prioritize high-quality investments, competitive returns and appropriate cash reserves while evaluating opportunities with Indiana financial institutions. Investment decisions should be guided by financial standards, stability and the long-term interests of state funds. Elliott: Protect principal first, then earn what we can. We match investments to when the state needs the cash, diversify and stay inside what Indiana law allows. That discipline is how we’ve posted record returns without gambling with Hoosiers’ money.

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Meet the candidates for Noblesville Township Board Compiled by Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Five candidates are running for three available seats on the Noblesville Township Board in the Nov. 3 general election. Democrats Paula Gilliam and Jenna Stewart will face Republican incumbents Joe Arrowood, Mary Sue Rowland and Peggy Pfister. The candidates answered the following questions from Current. Gilliam and Arrowood did not respond to requests for comment. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE? Pfister: I care about Noblesville Township residents and their well-being. Recent historic flooding showed how quickly families face unexpected hardship. Whether the need is housing, food, utilities or mental health Pfister support, I want to continue working with the trustee’s office to help. Rowland: I believe in the mission of helping people help themselves and providing important services for people Rowland in crisis — a place to call, a place to visit and people to talk to for help without delays and red tape. Stewart: It is a great opportunity to have a positive impact in our Stewart community by supporting the work of Noblesville Township. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE FOR VOTERS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION? Pfister: I have served as an elected official at the county and township levels. Experience matters, but I believe the most important qualities are listening, compassion and dedication. Rowland: My experience as mayor of Noblesville for eight years, a Noblesville councilor for 12 years and four years on the township board. The 24 years of public service for the City of Noblesville

is applicable to the workings of the township jurisdiction. Stewart: I’m eager to get to work on behalf of the taxpayers to advance the township’s focus on assisting residents in need, while educating the public on the good work being done. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL YOUR CONSTITUENTS? Pfister: Township government is about people helping people, not partisan politics. People do not seek assistance as Republicans or Democrats. They come because they need help. I will serve every resident fairly and compassionately and work with anyone committed to solving local problems and supporting our community. Rowland: At the township, there is no divide and we do serve all citizens of Noblesville and Noblesville Township who meet the need. That is our job. Stewart: I don’t consider this elected office to be a particularly partisan role. It’s about representing the taxpayers and supporting the work of the township. HOW WILL YOU STREAMLINE SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF NOBLESVILLE TO PREVENT TAXPAYER REDUNDANCY? Pfister: Township and city responsibilities are different, but our services should complement one another. I will work collaboratively with the mayor and trustee to communicate clearly, avoid unnecessary duplication, use resources wisely and help direct residents to the right place for the services they need. Rowland: The board’s mission is the budget and application. The township has allowed areas of work as does the city and county. The township works with individuals in crisis and provides summer youth programs, housing, food, utilities, burials, cemetery upkeep, holiday assistance, weed control, money management and a community center. Stewart: Providing financial assistance for housing and basic necessities to residents in need is the township’s unique and most important priority. I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the city and county on innovative solutions to address the needs in our community.

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Residents question mayor By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Two residents expressed displeasure on social media following Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen’s State of the City address last month at the Riverview Arena at Innovation Mile. The residents complained about the $75 admission to the event, presented by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, and the process of how a street was named at Innovation Mile. In response to Current’s coverage of the address, Noblesville resident Dana Webster commented on Facebook that a street name at the Riverview Health Arena is called CJ Way, sharing a screenshot from Google Gemini stating the name is a direct nod to Jensen. “When the city laid out the new infrastructure and internal roadways around E. 141st Street to support the project, they designated the road leading up to the main entrance of the Riverview Health Arena as CJ Way — using his initials to honor his role in bringing the landmark $93 million arena to Noblesville,” the screenshot

states. In an email statement to Current, Jensen said that is not the case, and the street is named after his son. Webster questioned why the opportunity to have a street named after someone’s child wasn’t extended to everyone in the community. “Why didn’t the city have a contest for all kids to be able to submit for the naming and to have a part in the process? Either way, it is suspicious that a mayor would do something for a child of his and not for all Noblesville residents,” Webster said. Noblesville resident Linda Kleinhenn also believes the street-naming process was unfair. “Trust me, it’s to make sure he goes down in history as being the person who brought Innovation Mile to Noblesville,” Kleinhenn said. Webster also criticized the admission price to the State of the City. Jensen said the event, which also included a lunch buffet and free parking, has always been ticketed, and proceeds defray event costs and chamber operations.

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IPF to present fundraiser By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com The Indiana Parkinson Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with Parkinson’s disease live well through exercise, education and support, is preparing for its fourth annual Pickleball for Parkinson’s fundraiser this November at The Picklr in Noblesville, 9847 Cumberland Pointe Blvd. The event will kick off with mixed doubles from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13 and continue from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 with men’s and women’s doubles. There will be vendors, a DJ and a chance to learn more about the nonprofit, and spectators can watch for free. “Last year we were a sold-out event, so we added an extra half day this year,” Addie Cunnningham, Indiana Parkinson Foundation’s program director, said. “We’re excited to be able to offer more spots, and we’re hopeful to have another sellout year.” Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes problems with movement, balance and other body functions. Lindsay Waterman,

Indiana Parkinson Foundation’s executive administrative assistant, said pickleball keeps several people with Parkinson’s disease active. “It’s definitely a sport that has caught on in popularity,” Waterman said. “It just seems to be a fun event that people with Parkinson’s can participate in, and it’s been a great opportunity for a fundraiser for us, also. We’ve looked for events where we can rally around people, show our support, get everybody involved and raise some funds.” Prior to The Picklr’s opening, the event was held at Grand Park in Westfield and The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse in Lebanon. Waterman said The Picklr offers a central location closer to its main service area. “There’s a lot of people in the area that are already familiar with Indiana Parkinson Foundation, and The Picklr just happened to be a great venue,” Waterman said. “We did the event there last year and it accommodated us well.” Tickets are $75 to participate in one event and $20 for each additional event. The registration deadline is Nov. 7. For more, visit indianaparkinson.org.

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The City of Noblesville is celebrating one of its most historic community assets this year. The Noblesville Parks & Recreation Department presented a centennial celebration at Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd., Sept. 20, marking 100 years of the park. Parker Irwin, recreation manager for Noblesville Parks & Recreation, said the event featured historical displays of the park’s past, inflatables, a concert from Kids in America, a photobooth and community vendor booths, among other activities. The park’s history dates to 1925, when the Noblesville Common Council approved the purchase of 118 acres from former Noblesville Mayor Horace Brown. Thousands of trees and shrubs were planted shortly after, the initial steps in creating the park. Today, Forest Park continues to create memories for new generations while maintaining a connection to its historic roots. One amenity, the park’s carousel, will soon make its return. Originally installed in the 1990s, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said a replica will be installed in 2027. “It needed to be revamped,” Jensen said. “It was not up to code, and there were some operational issues with it. We had to make a decision based on do we try to restore it or do we replicate it going forward? Our decision was to replicate because we also have to look at a (return on investment) when we make decisions like this. While the historical nature of the carousel is incredible, we can still do a great job replicating it and preserving it going forward.” Irwin said one of the original carousel

Children on “kiddie rides” at Forest Park in the 1950s. (Photo courtesy of Sam Zinski)

horses was placed on display for visitors at the celebration. “We did (make a) soft announcement that the carousel would be returning for the 2027 summer season, tentatively for an opening date in May,” Irwin said. “We’re really excited about that. The parks foundation has been our driving steward behind that initiative. They are getting ready to launch some capital campaigns for that specifically.” Although many amenities have been modernized or reimagined, longtime Noblesville residents recall past park attractions that created lasting childhood memories. Resident Janet Leonard remembers visiting Forest Park on weekends in the 1960s for boat rides, pony rides and train rides. “For a little kid in the late 1950s and early 1960s, it was a big deal to go to Forest Park and ride in a boat around and around for 5 minutes in a very small circle,” Leonard said. “It was so fun.” Despite all the changes over the decades, Leonard said the park’s magic endures across generations. “I love our park,” Leonard said. “Now the 4th generation, my great grandchildren, love going there.” For more, visit arcg.is/1uHfKW3.

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Local student combines chess, giving back By Piper Bailey Piper@youarecurrent.com What started as a hobby for Nikhil Murugan in first grade has evolved into a passion that has led to coaching, tournament directing, nonprofit leadership and fundraising for cancer research. Those efforts helped raise more than $5,100 this summer for the American Cancer Society. But that wasn’t always Murugan’s plan. A competitive chess player, MuruMurugan gan, a senior at Carmel High School, won the 2024 U.S. Junior Open in the Under-15 division and was named a 2026 USCF Scholastic Chess Ambassador. His leadership journey began when an opponent at a tournament asked Murugan to coach him. He gradually began helping other players and, at 14, founded the Summit Chess Club. “I was teaching low-rated players and seeing them improve so much it made me want to scale it up,” Murugan said. Since its founding in 2023, Summit Chess Club has directed more than 75 tournaments and recorded more than 2,600 player entries, according to the organization’s website. The nonprofit has a mission to promote chess throughout Carmel and central Indiana.

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The club hosts free weekly sessions open to players of all ages and skill levels on Thursdays and Sundays, along with tournaments and community events throughout the year. Through partnerships with organizations including the Carmel Clay Public Library, Indianapolis Public Library and Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, Murugan has introduced hundreds of players to chess. “Watching kids go from amateurs to really good players, it’s been a really great thing to see,” Murugan said.

Murugan also co-founded the American Cancer Society Club at CHS in January, inspired by his interest in cancer research and plans to pursue medicine. This summer, he combined his interests when Summit Chess Club hosted its first major fundraiser, Checkmate Cancer 2026, raising $5,132.78 for the American Cancer Society. “I feel like it’s really important to start at a place where you already know that you can do a lot of good in,” Murugan said. “As you keep growing, you’ll also learn more about how you can help people.” Murugan is considering how to sustain Summit Chess Club as he prepares to attend college next fall. For now, he hopes to plan events around when he returns home during breaks and host free online lessons. His goal is to make chess more accessible while supporting the community. “I would like to keep running these community events, (and) try to make them as large scale as (possible),” Murugan said. Learn more at summitchessclub.com.

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‘JUST THE TRUTH’ Noblesville Schools warns of cuts should referendum proposal fail

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Facing the impending expiration of a referendum that provides approximately $25 million annually, Noblesville Schools officials warn that failing to pass an operating referendum during the Nov. 3 general election would force significant reductions to staff, academics, programs and services. Noblesville Schools Superintendent Daniel Hile announced possible Hile cuts as part of his Oct. 1 State of the Schools presentation at Noblesville High School. “We’ve taken a look at our staffing, we’ve taken a look at our budget, we’ve taken a look at our (programs), we’ve taken a look at our structures and we considered how the district (would) adjust itself if we had to drop about 20 percent of our operating budget,” Hile said. “Through those discussions, we have identified quite a few examples of areas that would be most at risk.” According to district officials, the community has approved referendum funding for Noblesville Schools since 2010. The current referendum funds approximately 20 percent of the district’s operating budget. The Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees approved a resolution at its Aug. 18 meeting committing to a 38.5cent rate for 2027 and a slow progression of no more than a 4-cent annual increase during the referendum period should the proposal be approved by voters in November. “Voters will see legally required ballot language that shows a $955 increase, but that’s not accurate as residents have already been paying a portion of these costs for the existing referendum,” Hile said. “The ballot does not take into account that the current referendum is expiring and that the maximum rate noted on the ballot is not expected to be used.” Although final decisions haven’t been made, Hile said the district would potentially have to close one of its 10

Noblesville Schools officials warn that failing to pass an operating referendum during the Nov. 3 general election would force significant reductions. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Schools)

schools. “It’s probably pretty eye-opening, probably pretty alarming to think about, but at the end of the day, as much as we don’t want to accept it or believe (it) is real, if we’re facing a 20 percent reduction in revenue, these are the kinds of hard decisions that we’ll have to think about.” Hile said closing a school, specifically an elementary school, could result in redistricting students from all elementary schools to rebalance the school

closure; increased class sizes across all grades with an estimated 25 percent increase in elementary class sizes; and changes to the school day structure and daily schedules at all academic levels. Hile said the district also could face a mass departure of families and educators should the referendum fail, particularly if neighboring districts pass referendums and have funding for academic programs, school safety and higher teacher salaries. “It’s just the truth,” Hile said. “I am

certain some folks in the community would think of this as fearmongering or (us) trying to scare people. I’m just going to be honest. I kind of wish that’s all it was because that would be easier to do, but it isn’t. This is just the hard decisions that are made when we’re having this kind of a conversation. If there’s less money in, less money can go out.” Regardless, some residents said they will still vote no. Noblesville resident Patrick Winterstein, whose kids attend a private school that does not accept money from the state’s school-choice vouchers, said it’s “astounding” there is information that Carmel-Clay Schools and Zionsville Schools are spending less per student, but Noblesville has a higher tax rate for home values than Carmel. “We have our kids in a private school and it is less to educate them in a small classroom (with) higher expectations than it is for public school,” Winterstein said. “That doesn’t seem right, and all of that together leads me to believe that the money isn’t the issue. Something else is going wrong.” For more, visit noblesvilleschools. org/referendum. ON THE COVER: Noblesville Schools

Superintendent Daniel Hile discusses the referendum at his Oct. 1 State of the Schools address. (Photo by Jessica Todd)

POTENTIAL CUTS Noblesville Schools Superintendent Daniel Hile listed several areas that could be eliminated or reduced should the referendum proposal not pass, including: • Approximately 20 staffing cuts across employee groups, a potential reduction of 145 teachers, 45 instructional assistants, 24 bus drivers, 24 maintenance/custodial staff, 13 secretaries and district support staff and 12 school and district leaders • Employee health insurance and benefit reductions • STEM and career courses like engineering, biomedical, robotics, construction, journalism, manufacturing, business, finance, criminal justice, culinary, welding, nursing and emergency medical technician • Workforce development student professional certifications, internship programs and resources • High-ability and special education staff and programming

• Librarians, literacy and media center programs • Elementary specials like art, music, physical education, STEM and library. • Athletic programs, staff and services • Band, choir, orchestra, music, theatre and performing arts classes, programs, staff and services. • Elective class options not required by state law like foreign language, art, family consumer science and wellness • School resource officers and crisis/threat management resources • Bus services/routes and create walk zones • Social workers and counselors who support suicide and bullying prevention, low-income students and student mental health needs • Deans and staff who manage student misbehavior • Student mentoring

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Standing with kids Editor, Do we want strong public schools or not? I stand on the side of public education and the kids of Noblesville. There are serious funding issues for public schools in Indiana as evidenced by five of the six school systems in Hamilton County placing referendums on the ballot Nov. 3. In Noblesville, a referendum is expiring, which the community voted for 8 years ago. That referendum was passed due at least in part to the tragic shooting at Noblesville West Middle School May 25, 2018. That referendum addressed a need for enhanced security at all Noblesville Schools, mental health initiatives for students and staff and increased teacher pay. The 2026 referendum is only asking to continue the current programs and services the 2018 referendum made possible. For a typical Noblesville home valued at $350,000, the increase in property taxes will be about $12.62 a year over what is currently paid.

Many opponents believe a no vote would keep the funding to Noblesville Schools at current levels. Nothing is further from the truth. A no vote would be a devastating blow to Noblesville Schools and our community. It would take away 20 percent of the annual budget and $25 million. As many as 140 teachers may lose their jobs. Every student of the 10,000 who attend Noblesville Schools would be negatively affected. Also, please consider the Indiana State Legislature is sitting on nearly $6 billion unused dollars of your tax money. Please contact your state legislators and tell them to fully fund public education. For about a dollar a month, Noblesville Schools can continue the excellence it has shown the last decade. Vote yes for the sake of every student and our entire community. I stand on the side of public education and the kids of Noblesville. Tony Oilar, Noblesville

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and debt levies ($0.801 per $100) without hitting the cap ceiling — providing more money to the schools than today’s model. To be clear, this is a tax shift, not a cut; the LIT covers the city’s operational needs. Swapping city property taxes for a LIT gets the school district fully funded within existing caps, generating more revenue on that average home. Lowering property taxes is one step closer to preventing everyone from being renters of our property from the government. After meeting with Superintendent Daniel Hile and CFO David Hortemiller, I know school leadership is aware of these statutory mechanisms. The homework is done. The question to Jensen, Hile, and our leaders is simple: Why aren’t they doing it? Toby Eiler, Noblesville

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Carmel native returns to IBC Pecar has gone from dancer to manager for Indiana Ballet Conservatory

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

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

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

formances of the ballet across Indiana theaters for years. IBC founder and Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva has built the show to balance the original 1892 Russian staging with new twists for modern audiences. The performance aligns with the annual Christkindlmarkt near the Palladium, allowing families to get into the holiday spirit before attending the performance.

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A love of special effects put Michael Carbonaro on a magical path. Carbonaro will bring his “Wonderboy” tour to Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel for an 8 p.m. Oct. 23 performance. PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMONS—SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF INDIANA IN THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF HAMILTON CAUSE NO. 29C01-2608-MF-009865 Clerk Hamilton Circuit Court One Hamilton County Square, Room Suite 106 Noblesville, IN 46060 (317) 776-9629 NEWREZ LLC Plaintiff Vs. MARTIN G. FLAHERTY; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; DEER PATH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; Defendants NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the Defendants above named and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is: Complaint on Note and to Foreclose Mortgage on Real Estate against the property described in Exhibit B of the Complaint as set out below: Legal Description: LOT 109 IN THE MEADOWS OF SHELBORNE AT DEER PATH, SECTION 3, AN ADDITION IN HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 27, 2005, IN PLAT CABINET 3, SLIDE 616, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 200500024746, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA. More commonly known as 14942 Deer Trail Drive, Noblesville, Indiana 46060 This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant: MARTIN G. FLAHERTY; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; DEER PATH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant whose whereabouts is unknown: MARTIN G. FLAHERTY; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; DEER PATH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer or response. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded by the plaintiff /s/ Roy Hong Roy Hong Attorney No. 38651-45 Roy Hong Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC 500 W. Lincoln Hwy., Suite J Merrillville, IN 46410 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 Indianapleadings@johnsonblumberg.com JBA# IN 26 8915

This is Carbonaro’s third national tour, but it is the first time he has been to the Allied Solutions Center. “I’d say ‘Wonderboy’ is basically 90 minutes of fun, surprises, audience participation and people looking at each other going, ‘How the heck did he do that?’” he said. “I think somewhere underneath all that is this idea of getting back to the childhood feeling of when your imagination felt like a superpower.” Carbonaro starred in five seasons of “The Carbonaro Effect,” which started in 2014 on TruTV and ended in 2020. “We’re always talking about a reboot,” he said. “We’ve got some stuff in the works.” Carbonaro said clips from the shows are on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. “It’s really found an audience just in the social clips that people share,” he said. “I love so much of the stuff we did on the show, but, boy, I really come alive when I’m on stage. I like to say on ‘The Carbonaro Effect” I was putting one person down the rabbit hole, and live, I get to put the entire theater down the rabbit hole at once … My entry into magic was really a love of monsters and special effects. I thought I was going to be a makeup and special effects artist for the movies. “There is actually a bit in the show right now where I transform into all these different creatures. It was the kind of act I used to do when I was a kid,

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

just for myself in the mirror.” Carbonaro views special effects as a form of magic. “I found a love of what I do when I would go to a magic shop where I grew up in Long Island (N.Y.) to buy makeup supplies,” he said. “I would find myself on the other side of the store where the magic tricks were. I loved performing them and making people laugh. Magic became a way to perform special effects live.” Carbonaro said he attended New York University to become the next David

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

Concert raises $20K-plus for flood victims By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com Concerts for a Cause raised more than $20,000 for victims of the recent flooding in central Indiana with its first virtual concert, co-founder and president Bruce Kidd said. Although the approach was novel, the concept of a concert fundraiser is not new for Concerts for a Cause. The Carmel-based organization has presented more than 40 concerts through the years. Following the historic flooding in August, video marketing company Spokenote reached out to Concerts for a Cause to propose a virtual concert that anybody could watch at any time. Kidd

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

was already thinking about a benefit for flood victims when Spokenote’s found-

er and CEO John Wechsler made contact, so Kidd jumped at the opportunity. “It was just serendipity or divine intervention, I don’t know what it was,” Kidd said. “(Wechsler) called me and said, ‘Hey, I’ve got an idea.’ And when he explained the idea, I just laughed and said, ‘Well, that’s a better idea than mine.’ It’s much broader and bigger.” The 50-minute concert featured performances from artists around the country, including Tay Bronson, Marc Imboden, Liz Longley, Jon McLaughlin, Michael McDermott, Pat McGee and Chris Trapper. The concert went live Sept. 22 and was available until Oct. 5. People still can donate to the cause at indyconcertsforacause.org/ buy-tickets/2026-flood-donation.

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