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Carmel reveals name, design of luxury hotel By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The City of Carmel has released architectural designs of the soon-to-be constructed luxury hotel in the development Carmel City Center area across from The Palladium. Hotel Carmichael is a combination of the word “Carmel” and “Michael,” after Michael Feinstein, Grammy-nominated performer and artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts, who will have a nightclub inside the hotel. “I think it’ll be a great place for people to enjoy a night out,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “I could see people having dinner at a local business and then going to watch some music at the Feinstein Club.” Hotel Carmichael could be an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott, which is a prestigious brand with high average occupancy rates. Negotiations are under way to try to make that happen. There are more than 100 Autograph Collection hotels worldwide. The brand launched in 2010, and each hotel is independently owned and has its own character and look but all are described by Marriott as “unique in de-

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sign and thoughtful in spirit.” Plans call for the 106,347-square-foot building to house 122 rooms, a restaurant, a private dining space, an outdoor dining space, three bars, a ballroom, meeting spaces, a business center and a fitness center. There will be a valet and 24/7 room service. It does not include a swimming pool. One of the biggest attractions will be the Feinstein Club, a music lounge with live entertainment every week, possibly several nights a week. It’s a concept that Feinstein has done in New York City in the former Studio 54 space. There, it’s called Feinstein’s/54 Below, and most evenings it features two shows. Broadway singers and recording art-

ists perform there on a regular basis. Brainard said there’s room to add onto the hotel if it’s successful. Previously, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission agreed to pay Oklahoma-based Coury Hospitality $20,000 a month to lure a luxury hotel to Carmel by 2020. The goal was to attract a unique brand, specifically Autograph Collection. The Carmel City Council approved funding for the hotel, which is a joint private-public partnership with Pedcor. Brainard said the hotel isn’t city-owned but he sees the city as an investor in the private development. Brainard said the hotel will pay for itself in several ways. First, the revenue from the hotel will partially go to the City of Carmel every year after making mortgage payments. In addition, he said there’s a multiplier effect where similar hotels often boost city revenues for sales tax of neighboring businesses, property value and taxes for nearby properties and food and beverage taxes for local restaurants. The CRC would help pay construction costs and back up the mortgage loan payments. Pedcor would likely be the ground tenant and joint owner, along with the CRC.

City council approves Airbnb regulations By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

The amended ordinance creates an exemption that would allow homeowners looking to list a rental on Airbnb to pay a $100 applicaThe Carmel City Council suspended the tion fee and undergo a review from a Board rules Jan. 8 and passed an amended ordiof Zoning Appeals hearing officer. nance that will Exemptions would only apply to ordinance allow short-term permanent residents of a home to rentals like Airbnb prevent someone from buying a to operate in Carmel as long as cerhouse for it to be solely used as a tain requirements are met. short-term rental. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said The mayor would have authority to he wanted to see quick action in suspend provisions for up to 30 days case the state legislature attempts Brainard a year for big events when hotels are to pass a law to prohibit bans on full, such as the Indianapolis 500, NCAA Final Airbnb-type rentals in municipalities. Four, or major conventions. “Knowing it can be changed, I’d like to see The exemption would only last one year at this issue dealt with quickly so I can use a time. The hearing officer can decide to limit it when I speak to state representatives,” the amount of days to a certain number of Brainard said.

days a year. Some residents said they are concerned about having an Airbnb rental next to their homes. Carmel resident Stephanie McBroom spoke about her positive experience with Airbnb. “I have stayed in about 20 Airbnbs myself,” she said. “I find it to be a positive experience, and I treat them like a friend’s home. I understand that we don’t want Airbnbs everywhere, but I have found it to be a positive experience and there can be a positive way that it can be offered.” Brainard said he agrees with McBroom and that he has enjoyed staying in Airbnbs himself, but he said there needs to be a “safety valve” in case something goes wrong. He said he expects many applications could be approved.

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Neighbors concerned with proposal By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Dozens of residents showed up at Carmel City Hall Jan. 8 to speak against a proposed Islamic Life development Center that would be constructed at 141st Street and Shelborne Road. None of the people who spoke said their opposition had anything to do with the Islamic faith. Instead, residents were concerned that a high-traffic structure directly across the Madni street from a residential area would lead to noise pollution and busier roadways. A Board of Zoning Appeals hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Monon Community Center, meeting room B. Taft Davis, who lives in neighboring Overbrook Farms, said the center would lead to an increased number of vehicles in the area. “My concern is mainly the traffic,” he said. “If we had traffic, it’s going to be prohibitive to get out of our neighborhood.” Others expressed concerns about noise

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from construction and light from signage. City Council President Kevin “Woody” Rider said the Carmel City Council was happy to hear concerns but the real authority lies with the BZA. “It will not come before us, and it’s not because we don’t want it to. It’s because that’s what state law requires,” he said. Ashhar Madni, vice president for the board of trustees of the Al Salam Foundation, said the Islamic Life Center will be a positive presence in Carmel. RIder “We think it can make Carmel an even more attractive place to live because it brings diversity and we’ll be doing positive things in the community,” he said. “It could raise people’s property values.” Madni said there will be plenty of interfaith activities. He said the location was chosen because of its proximity to Michigan Road, which makes it easy for visitors to reach the center. “I don’t think traffic or noise will be a concern,” he said. “It’s still very early in the process and we’re happy to talk to people about our plans.”

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Plans for The Reserve withdrawn By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Beazer Homes has withdrawn plans for a proposed development called The Reserve at Cool Creek, which development would have been northeast of the 136th Street and Keystone Parkway roundabout. The project is no longer being considered by the Carmel City Council, but Beazer could resubmit plans at a later date. It would have to start the city’s approval process from the beginning after a threemonth waiting period. It would have had to wait a year to reapply if the city denied its plans. The project underwent several changes after nearby residents said they were concerned about lot sizes. Neighbors said the the smaller lot sizes would be out of place in that part of Carmel. After the most recent changes, each lot would have been 60 feet wide with the house taking up 65 percent of the lot. Current zoning is 100 feet with the house covering 30 percent of the lot. Beazer also agreed to reduce the number of homes from 157 to less than 120 and eliminate the “villa” homes, which were similar to

Beazer has withdrawn a proposal for the Reserve development near Keyston Parkway and 136th Street. (File photo)

duplexes. City councilors said they were encouraged by the changes but some said it still wasn’t guaranteed to pass. City councilor Sue Finkam said the council wasn’t given a reason why the project was pulled, but she assumes Beazer officials expected they couldn’t get the project passed. She said she hopes another project aimed at empty-nesters is proposed to provide affordable housing, which is a need in Carmel.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Christine Pauley, Carmel clerk-treasurer, announced Jan. 10 that she will run for Hamilton County Council. election She’s seeking to replace Paul Ayers, a Carmel resident who decided to not seek a third term. Pauley will run against two well-known candidates: Rick Sharp, former president of the Carmel City Council and candidate for mayor of Carmel, and Ken Alexander, a Westfield resident who previously was the director of Grand Park. Pauley said she decided to run because she believes her experience as clerk-treasurer and executive director of the Carmel bond bank can now be best served at the county council level. “I am a fiscal conservative who understands the need for strategic planning of investments while achieving the best possible financing options for the taxpayer,” she said. She filed her campaign papers Jan. 10. She was joined by Ayers and former Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman, both of whom support her campaign. Sharp took to Facebook to criticize Pau-

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School board addresses leaves By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For the first time since placing its superintendent on paid leave in October, the Carmel Clay Schools board education of trustees publicly addressed the matter at its Jan. 8 meeting. School Board President Layla Spanenberg read a statement just before the meeting was adjourned. “The school board wants the community to know Wahl that the board continues to work toward resolving the employment status of Dr. (Nicholas) Wahl,” Spanenberg said. “To do this, the board is consulting with legal counsel to be sure it complies with the constraints imposed by Indiana law and Dr. Wahl’s employment contracts as a superintendent and teacher. As this is a personnel matter, the board will not make further comment at this time.” Spanenberg said the statement did not apply to CCS Human Resources Director Corinne Middleton, who also was placed on paid leave Oct. 10.

“(The board’s) single employee is Dr. Wahl, so we are addressing Dr. Wahl,” Spanenberg said after the meeting, adding that CCS administrators are handling Middleton’s future with the district. A district spokesperson confirmed in October 2017 that the review includes examining the relationship between Wahl and Middleton and that many components are under review. Spanenberg said she does not know when the review will be complete. “We would like sooner rather than later, but that’s the extent that we know at this point,” she said.

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Carmel’s young witches and wizards are invited to the Yule Ball, an evening of music and dancing inspired by library events in the Great Hall in the “Harry Potter” book series. The ball, for students in seventh through 12th grades, is from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Carmel Clay Plublic Library. The event is planned by the library’s teen council. It will include the adventures of Newt Scamander in a screening of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” “This is the fourth year in a row for this

popular after-hours event that gets bigger and better every year,” said Karen Steinberger, CCPL young adult librarian. “Thanks to the hard work and imagination of CCPL’s Teen Library Council, local students brainstorm the activities, plan the menu, write the publicity, make the decorations, compile the playlist and more.” Students can participate in several activities inspired by the series, such as quidditch pong, compete in a “Harry Potter” trivia contest, make their own wand and dance the night away. Costumes are encouraged but not required. A costume contest will be held. Space is limited. Register at carmel.lib. in.us and learn more by calling 317-814-3983.

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Carmel bodybuilder eyes top competition after early success By Desiree Williams • news@currentincarmel.com With less than two years of experience in the bodybuilding world, Michael LeSure has already become a champion. The Carmel resident competed at cover story the National Physique Committee Teen Collegiate & Masters National Championships in July 2017 and won first place in the over-40 category. “It was a relief and really rewarding because you had done so much to get to where you were, and I felt good for everybody involved,” LeSure said. LeSure, 48, grew up in South Bend and participated in basketball, football and track during high school. He was a wide receiver for the Ball State University football team and graduated with a degree in finance. He worked as a financial advisor in South Bend before moving to Carmel in 1995 for opportunities in a larger market. He said he was always interested in fitness because of his athletic background but hadn’t thought much about bodybuilding until his nutritionist suggested he try it. He had sought help from a nutritionist to become more defined, and he noticed results within a month. He entered his first bodybuilding competition in June 2016. When he realized how he could push his body and see results quickly, LeSure said bodybuilding became his passion. He left financial advising to focus on fitness and his real estate investment company, ML Enterprises, which he opened in 1998. LeSure wanted to compete on a national level, so he assembled a team consisting of a strength coach, posing coach and nutritionist. “I feel like my greatest attribute in this whole process is that I’m really coachable,” LeSure said. “I feel like I have great people around me, and if they design what I can do,

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meet michael lesure Favorite hobby: Movies Favorite local restaurant: Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream Favorite vacation spot: Florida Favorite exercise: Landmines Best advice: Go beyond, don’t set limits on what your capabilities are I’ll just attack it with as much fervor as I possibly can.” His nutrionist, Austin Dossey, agrees. Dossey and LeSure started working together in January 2017 and have been meeting once a week since then. Dossey determines LeSure’s body fat percentage and weight to develop weekly food plans. “Based on that, I tell him how many grams of carbohydrates, proteins and fats he needs to eat with the intent of

putting on lean muscle and maintaining or losing body fat,” he said. LeSure went from 191 pounds of lean muscle to 219 pounds in seven months. “He responded really well,” Dossey said. “Not everybody responds that well. He was diligent and did his homework and saw pretty crazy results.” In July 2017, LeSure competed at the Masters National Championships and won. He said that in selecting a champion, judges look for the ‘V-shape’ of a wide back and smaller waist as well as good vascularity. Those who place first or second at Masters Nationals receive a pro card, which allows them to compete in bigger shows and for money. “I could hardly contain myself,” said LeSure’s mother, Diane Jackson. “I was so overjoyed because Michael had finally reached the ultimate goal.” LeSure might compete in professional shows in the next year, but his bigger goal is to qualify for Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, which he said is the Super Bowl of bodybuilding competitions. Olympia takes place in Las Vegas in September. Before that, he will make his pro debut in August in Tampa, Fla., and compete in three other events after that, with the goal of qualifying for Olympia.

inspiring others Besides fitness and real estate, LeSure has been writing a book, “Fit to Great.” He wants to use it to show others how to apply the principles of fitness to everyday life to be successful. It will include motivational quotes and stories of how he got to where he wanted to be. The book is expected to be published this summer.

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Are we victims? Are they? As definitions and understanding of what it means to be wronged become more fluid, we struggle to process. First, victims should carry no shame. Certainly, anger, fear and loathing are byproducts of being victimized. Likely, those feelings are unavoidable. Yet, 17th century mathematician Johannes Kepler is quoted as saying: “Temporis filia veritas, cui me obstetricari non pudet (Truth is the daughter of time, and I feel no shame in being her midwife).” In it, he argues that we cannot hope to be truth but should instead create a place where it can be delivered. Often persecuted for pushing the veracity in science at a time where such actions were punishable by death, and certainly by ridicule, he found that one cannot force the acceptance of truth but rather know that if it is allowed to be delivered, in its own time, it will come forth. Second, life is an infinitely complex and multivariate equation. It is our own folly to imagine that we have control over anything or anyone – perhaps, as some argue, even over ourselves. We cannot predict or direct their actions any more than we can extract justice from those who we believe to have transgressed. Romans 12:19 reads, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” Is this Scripture less about God’s reservation of vengeance and more his understanding that a desire for retribution consumes the one who pursues it as much or more than it punishes its object? In casting off wrongful shame, is there a limit to righteous vengeance?

The 2018 dance season is upon us, and as your resident Dance Mom, I feel compelled to share my initial observahumor tions and thoughts after our first weekend of competition. And I say “our” because even though I’m not technically out there jazz-handing it in bedazzled booty shorts, as a dance mom I have no choice but to live vicariously through my 13-year-old daughter. First up, there was far less dressing room drama, at least for me. After four years of squatting amidst tap shoes, hairspray bottles and discarded hair nets as I worked to construct the perfect low bun, I now feel comfortable enough staying in the hall and letting her teammates handle the chaos. You’ve heard the adage, “If Maddie has a rage stroke over her missing butt glue but I’m not there to witness it, does it really happen?” Who knows? Who cares? I’ll be hunkered down in my hotel room bingewatching “The Tudors.” Then, there was this: Teammate: “I hate these fishnets! They’re too tight and make me look fat!” Coach: “No one wants to see any hoo-hahs today. You’re wearing them!” Now, that’s something you don’t hear on a basketball court! Finally, girls are just as filthy as boys. While donning makeup in our room, one dancer stunk up the bathroom so badly we considered evacuating. She could give Doo a run for his money. First competition down, plenty to go. I hope you’ll join me for the ride. Peace out.

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Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

BEL I EVE  I T ! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Wisconsin, state law made it illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese. Source: dumblaws.com

READER ’ S V I E W In good faith, Carmel should provide fire services to Home Place immediately Editor, As I reviewed and made filings at the Court of Appeals in the Home Place annexation case, I noticed a number of anomalies or inaccuracies, especially regarding the fire contract that Clay Township signs with Carmel annually to provide fire service in Home Place. According to Indiana Code 36-8-13-2, in order for the Clay Township Board to be involved in fire service, the people of Home Place would have had to petition Clay Township to do this. I could find nothing in the records to indicate that this ever happened. In addition, in 2002 and 2003, the Carmel City Council specifically stated it is the “fiscal body” for the city and therefore it must be the entity to sign this fire contract. Instead, since that time, only the city’s Board of Public Works (the mayor and two of his appointments) has signed the contract for the city and not the council. Therefore, I have asked the Clay Township Board, Carmel City Council and Board of Public Works to “fix” this. The best course of action is that once Carmel formally announces that it is annexing Home Place (which should occur in the next few weeks), it should imme-

diately end it being the contracted fire service provider for Home Place and be our direct fire service provider. Carmel can delay terminating this contract for one year. In good faith, it should do it immediately. James Madison declared the reason for separation of powers is because ambitious people on fiscal/legislative/judicial bodies would counteract the ambitious executives. What Madison failed to recognize, since he was wealthy and never had to fight for money, is that the “Art of the Deal” would “Trump” man’s desire solely for power. I call on the city council and Clay Township Board to prove me wrong and exercise their individual prerogative to end this contract. Home Place would be receiving “free” fire service for a year. That is the Carmel way (get now and pay much later) and would integrate us much sooner into your ways. Read the full letter at currentincarmel. com Eric S. Morris, Home Place, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Land of the Indians, Los Estados Unidos

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Lacking common scents Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Several years ago, I mentioned in a column that I have pretty much lost my sense of smell. Many people wrote to humor tell me I had a serious medical issue. Medical advice from friends usually stinks. Not that I would know what stinks. When Mary Ellen, Brett and I used to sit in the living room watching the evening news, our dog was always at our feet. All of a sudden, both my son and my wife would start waving their hands in front of their noses. “You didn’t smell that?” they’d shout. “No, but I heard it.” I may have a disorder called anosmia, which one expert claims is sometimes caused by intra-nasal drug abuse. I could be losing my memory, too, because I have no recollection of ever putting anything in my nose except a carrot at every New Year’s Eve party. I do this just so I can say, “My doctor says I’m not eating right.” I am coping with my problem. For example, I now change my socks almost every day because my previous technique for making that important evaluation is no lon-

ger effective. Has the cottage cheese in the fridge gone bad? Now, I have to rely solely on the fuzzy green top layer to determine whether it’s a bad lunch option. If you lose your sense of smell, it does a number on your sense of taste. I told my wife I’m enjoying her cooking more than ever. I stupidly thought she would take that as a compliment. The Brookstone catalog doesn’t contain a single gadget I could attach to my proboscis to help me compete with noses half my age. One website suggested that if your sense of smell is impaired, you might want to employ a “smell buddy”—a person you trust to tell you whether you have foul-smelling breath or offensive odors in your home. I called my friend Bob to see if he qualified and was willing. I promised to make a big donation to his favorite charity if he’d do it. “This deal smells fishy to me,” Bob said. I hired him on the spot.

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Commentary by Jon Quick For some, it’s just a traditional melody you hear in the background at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Others are like Billy Crystal as Harry in “When Harry Met Sally.” service Harry wonders, “My whole life, I don’t know what this song means. I mean, ‘Should old acquaintance be forgot?’ Does that mean that we should forget old acquaintances? Or does it mean that if we happened to forget them, we should remember them, which is not possible because we already forgot them?’” “Well, maybe it just means that we should remember that we forgot them or something,” Sally reasons. “Anyway, it’s about old friends.” The history of this New Year’s classic is fascinating reading. According to scotland. org: “The title of the Scottish tune translates to ‘times gone by.’“ Despite its strong association with New Year’s Eve, the song was written by Robert Burns in the 1700s and was never intended to be a holiday song. Guy Lombardo is credited with popularizing the song during a live performance in New York in 1929. By coincidence, his orchestra played “Auld Lang Syne” just af-

ter the clock hit midnight, and a New Year’s tradition was born.” Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o’ lang syne! Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne! We don’t know what this New Year will bring. We face new fears and new evil. But amongst it all, no one can take away our faith. Let’s remember this song all year long. Be sure to never forget that “cup o’ kindness” and treasure “auld acquaintance” and the blessing of the new friends we will meet along the way. We truly have the strength to overcome any obstacle, if we stick together. Jon Quick is President of the Carmel-based marketing and public relations firm, Q Public Relations & Marketing. You can reach him at Jon@ QPRmarketing.com. He is a former 25-plus year manager at both CBS and Emmis Communications.=

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For Justin Gilmore, Motion 4 Life Fitness was the right tenant. Gilmore Chiropractic now open opened a new Carmel office in late November at 14801 Market Center Dr., Suite 150. “I own the land and built the building, and I’m taking 2,000 square feet of it. Motion 4 Life is taking 6,600 square feet of it,” Gilmore said. “There is still 1,300 square feet available.” Gilmore, a Carmel resident, said he wanted to create a synergy in helping the community from a health care perspective. His real estate broker came across Motion 4 Life founder Dr. Carol Weesner, an emergency room physician who had a vision to create a fitness center primarily for those 45 and older to work out properly and safely. “I thought it would be a perfect tenant to go along with my practice,” Gilmore said. “In our practice, we see people from teenagers into their 90s, and this will be perfect for people who are pro-active in their health. They go to a chiropractor but once they get to a certain age they need to know how to properly maintain mobility and good health. I think it will be a good synergy with my practice and them.” Tom Weesner, Carol’s brother, is president of Motion 4 Life, which is scheduled to hold an open house Jan. 20. “We’ve been working on this for a few years and we’re really excited,” Tom said. “Carol started this because she is on the reactive end of medicine in the emergency room and she has seen people coming after falls and issues with independent living. In addition to practicing, she wanted to begin making a difference in their lives on a proactive end.”

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Tom said they have done a lot of research on what older people are concerned about when they go to a gym. “We addressed those issues,” Tom said. “For example, older folks are hesitant to join a gym because of loud music and younger, buff kids. We’ve created a facility where there is a social area where people can come in and play cards. We’ll have coffee there. It’s like a family room.” There is a changing room with three private showers. There is a disability-access area inside each locker room. There is a disability-accessible changing room where a caregiver can provide assistance. “The music is going to be tailored for those of us who are older. It’s not going to be rock and roll blaring music,” Tom said. Motion 4 Life has 10 employees, including two personal trainers and a registered dietitian. “Older folks are most successful when they are working with a personal trainer, so all of our memberships include personal training at one level or another,” Tom said. The hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sundays.

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Beasley pays tribute to Thelonious Monk with Palladium show By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jazz pianist John Beasley has been celebrating Thelonious Monk’s music for the past several years. concert So it’s only fitting he would take his MONK’estra out to celebrate the late Monk’s 100th birthday. Monk, who died in 1982, was born Oct. 10, 1917. Coincidentally, Beasley was born on the same day in 1960. The band began touring in October and will continue this year. Beasley and his 15-piece band will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at The Palladium. The Palladium appearance will be the band’s second of 2018. The MONK’estra will perform Jan. 19 at Purdue Jazz Festival in West Lafayette. “His music is inherently rhythmic and funky,” Beasley said. “A lot of times jazz is very heavy and sort of cerebral. This is jazz that can make you feel like you are moving again. You can groove to it, and also it’s a bit thoughtful. It’s a wide-open framework to where I can kind of put my own personality in it.” “MONK’estra Vol. 1 and 2” each earned

two Grammy nominations for Best Large Jazz Ensemble and Best Arranging Instrumental. “It’s a spectacle because it’s exciting to see all those guys improvising together and playing together,” Beasley said. Beasley said the 90-minute set is completely Monk music with 10 or 11 pieces. “We’ll start out with a setlist, but sometimes if I feel like we need a more uptempo tune next, or if they are feeling funky, we’ll play more funky tunes,” Beasley said. “It’s open-ended. That is what jazz is about, anyway. It’s sort of communal, social music. You read the vibe of the crowd and change it up. You try to get people on their feet, snapping fingers a bit. We can change the music every night, which is really a lot of fun.” Beasley said the show might introduce younger jazz fans to Monk’s music. “To the older fans of his music, this is a new journey with it,” Beasley said. “The thing about Monk is he is the secondmost recorded jazz composer behind Duke Ellington, but the difference is he did it with 60 or 70 songs while Ellington had like 3,000 songs or something. With that limited amount of output as a com-

poser, that’s saying a lot.” Beasley, who is based in Hollywood, said playing Monk songs started with some friends playing his arrangements. “We booked a little club in L.A. and people responded and wanted more,” Beasley said. “It’s taken on this life of its own.” Beasley played at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis the last two summers. “I’ve made friends and they’ve all told me how beautiful this (Palladium is) with a nice sound,” Beasley said. “His music is very pliable and very rhythmic. I just kept wanting to write and people kept wanting to listen. Here we are, two records and four Grammy nominations later, it’s kind of one of life’s beautiful accidents, in a way.” Beasley has performed or recorded with artists such as Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Steely Dan, Sergio Mendes and Herbie Hancock. He also has composed or performed music for TV shows and movies.

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Devour Indy Winterfest is set for Jan. 22 to Feb. 4. More than 200 restaurants will offer three-course, value-priced menus. Faith Toole writes a “Faith on Food” column for Current Publishing’s sister publications, Hendricks County Icon and Southside Times. Current readers who like or follow Faith on Food on Facebook will be able to enjoy Devour Indy giveaways. The drawing will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 19. Readers can share their Devour Indy experience on social media by tagging @DevourIndy and @FAITHonFOOD on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. One of the featured restaurants will be Dawson’s on Main in Speedway. Its Devour Indy menu selections include Salmon with Citrus Chive Caper Butter Sauce, Horseradish-Crusted Sirloin, Blacken Chicken Pasta, and Toole’s favorite, Beef Stroganoff with Hand-Cut Sirloin Bites. Toole recommends starting with its signature Spinach Artichoke Dip. Carmel — Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman will perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at The Palladium, 1 Center Green. Learn more and purchase tickets at thecenterpresents.org. Westfield — Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St., will host a trivia night at 7 p.m. Jan. 18. There is a $5 entry fee. Teams consist of two to six people. For more, visit the Urban Vines Facebook page. Zionsville — Author and attorney Madalyn Kinsey will sign copies of her mystery books from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main St. For more, visit blackdogbooksin.com or call 317-733-1747. Geist — The Christian Youth Theater will present “12 Angry Jurors” Jan. 19 to 21 and Jan. 26 to 28 at the Theater at the Fort in Lawrence. For more, visit cytindy.org. Fishers — Meyer Najem, 11787 Lantern Rd., has transformed its second story into an art display featuring contemporary works of local artists. The display is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Jan. 31.

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The holidays can bring out the best and the worst in any family. Carmel Community Players is exploring one Palm theater Springs family and the lies, deception, addiction and depression ensnarling it in “Other Desert Cities,” Jan. 26 to Feb. 11 at Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Brooke Wyeth returns home for Christmas 2004 with news she is writing a memoir exposing a wealthy California family’s secret. “It’s a homecoming to Palm Desert. Polly and Lyman Wyeth are the ultra-conservative parents of the Wyeth family,” said Risa Krauter, play producer. “Their children are coming home for Christmas, and their daughter announces she is writing a memoir. She’s about to expose a family secret the parents don’t want anyone to know about.” The play was written by Jon Robin Baitz and debuted on Broadway in November 2011. “This is an actor’s show. I had so many people audition for this show because it’s so well-known amongst actors,” said Jim

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LaMonte, show director. The “dramedy” is a different type of production for CCP. “It’s a dark comedy that touches on depression, family dysfunction and family dynamics,” Krauter said. Where: Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel. Performance times: Shows at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 27, Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11. Tickets: $16 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. For more: Visit carmelplayers.org

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Celebrating its 70th anniversary as Britain’s national orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic welcomes violinist Pinchas Zukerman as soloist and guest conductor at The Palladium in a program of Mozart, DvoRák and Weber. Cost: $15-$95.

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Celebrating Thelonious Monk’s centennial year, this 15-piece big band featuring pianist John Beasley captures the spirit of the great pianist and composer in fresh arrangements flavored with New Orleans spirit, hip-hop and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Cost: $15-$75.

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Where to go: Joella’s Hot Chicken Where it is: 4715 E. 96th St., Indianapolis When it’s open: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mark’s take: Where would you find Southern-style fried chicken this far north of the Mason-Dixon Line? That would be none other than Joella’s Hot Chicken. Chicken entrees, along with sandwiches and salads, are all part of the menu at Joella’s. You choose the level of spice for your chicken. Pay a visit to Joella’s and experience the charm. What to get: If you can’t make up your mind, the 3 Jumbo Tenders are a great bet. Try them with the Spiked Honey sauce and

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Marci Marcus is finding her first appearance in a non-musical to be theater interesting. “I wanted to try a play. I thought it would give me something the musical didn’t give me (experience-wise),” MarMarcus cus said of performing in Christian Youth Theater’s “12 Angry Jurors.” Marcus, an Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Middle School eighth-grader and Carmel resident, has been in CYT shows for three years. Marcus plays Juror No. 8, the holdout not willing to vote guilty. The performances will be Jan. 19 to 21 and Jan. 26 to 28 at the Theater at the Fort in Lawrence. There will be nine performances with three different casts performing three shows each. The story is based on the original play, “Twelve Angry Men.” This is the largest role Marcus has had and admitted learning all the lines is a chal-

lenging aspect. “I think it’s hard to portray my character because she is gentle but also firm,” Marcus said. Marcus said the play should resonate with audiences. “I think people will think about it because it’s a social injustice,” Marcus said. Carmel resident Katie Drake Merryman, 12, is playing the Juror No. 8 role in another cast. This is her first major role in a play. Michael Geary plays Juror No. 8 in the third cast. Abigail Drake, a homeschooled sophomore from Westfield, portrays the foreman of the jury in “12 Angry Jurors.” “Whenever someone asks me for a vote, they often say the same thing, and I have something different to say,” Drake said. “So, it’s trying to sort out which line I say after a leading line. It’s fun because I get to handle the props, and I’m able to move around a little bit.” Tickets range between $12 and $16. For tickets and times, visit cytindy.org.

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The overall goal was to make the available space more useful for the homeowners while giving the kitchen a more modern look. 1. The biggest transformation came from replacing all of the cabinetry in the kitchen. By utilizing lighter colored cabinets with staggered heights, it makes the space appear much larger. 2. The new cabinetry has functional storage accessories, including a spice pull-out and a wine glass rack. 3. Modern accent tiles were added as a backsplash and the microwave was relocated to the island, making the stove a focal point of the space. 4. Changing the direction of the island and extending it created more countertop space for meal prep and casual dining. 5. Another major addition to the kitchen was a dry bar, which gave the homeowners even more storage space.

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Before problems The original kitchen utilized dark materials, dating the space and also making it appear small. Although there was plenty of space in the kitchen, the overall layout of the space lacked functionality. Countertop space and storage was limited.

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Let’s go back in time for a minute. It’s summer, 1995. Skee-Lo’s hip-hop smash hit “I Wish” is blargrammar guy ing in my ear from one earbud of a shared Sony Discman sporting fresh batteries. My friend Cody has the other earbud. We’re riding in the back seat of Cody’s parents’ car en route to Sweetwater, Texas, for someone’s wedding. I was invited along with the simple hope of splashing around in the hotel pool at Sweetwater’s Holiday Inn. When we got there, we immediately found the pool empty. Our dreams were shattered. We found ourselves in the middle of nowhere with a cowboy wedding to attend and a hotel pool sans water. So we had nothing better to do but to memorize each word to Skee-Lo’s Grammy-nominated song about wishing he were a little bit taller as well as wishing he were a baller. It breaks my heart to look back on this fond memory because Skee-Lo’s grammar was wrong. You see, Skee-Lo was exploring a condition that was contrary

to fact; he was pondering a hypothetical situation and expressing a wish. He was using the subjunctive mood. So, instead of singing, “I wish I was a little bit taller,” he should have sung, “I wish I were a little bit taller.” Contrast Skee-Lo with Beyoncé, who nails it when she sings, “If I were a boy.” In both Skee-Lo’s wish to be taller and Queen B’s hypothetical exploration of being male, the sentences should use were because they aren’t true. Some telltale signs of when it’s time to use the subjunctive verb form include sentences starting with “If” or when you see the verb followed closely by “would” or “could.” Although subjunctive verbs expand far beyond was/were, the examples containing was/were are my favorite. All I know is if I were in charge of an East Texas hotel in the summer, I’d make sure the pool had water in it. Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING DECISION TO ISSUE BONDS OF THE CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA The taxpayers of the Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton County, Indiana (the “School Corporation”), are hereby notified that on January 8, 2018, the Board of School Trustees of the School Corporation (the “Board”), adopted a resolution which determined that the School Corporation will issue general obligation bonds of the School Corporation, payable out of ad valorem property taxes collected by the School Corporation on all taxable property within the geographical boundaries of the School Corporation, to be designated “Carmel Clay Schools, Indiana, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018” in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed Eight Million One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($8,195,000), with a final maturity ending no later than January 15, 2021, and bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding four percent (4.00%), the exact rate or rates to be determined by bidding (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to pay for all or a portion of the cost to undertake (i) certain renovations and miscellaneous facility improvements at Carmel High School including but not limited to paving, repair or replacement of finishes, partial replacement of the fieldhouse roof related to renovation of the skylights roof structure, replacement of the fieldhouse floor and restoration of the “E” Wing roof; (ii) certain renovations and miscellaneous facility improvements at Forest Dale Elementary School including but not limited to roof replacement, playground resurface and renovation and pavement repairs; (iii) the acquisition and installation of technology upgrades throughout the School Corporation facilities; and (iv) all projects related to any of the projects described in any of clauses (i), (ii), and (iii). Dated this 16th day of January, 2018. CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA By: Secretary, Board of School Trustees

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