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transition,” he said. Milam said he heard from reliable sources that Carmel can’t afford to provide In November, the City of Carmel reached a deal to annex Home Place after more than services such as police or snow removal. Brainard said the rumors aren’t a decade of pushtrue. CITY NEWS back. Now, Carmel “The city has more than $35 milMayor Jim Brainlion in the bank,” Brainard said. “We ard said his staff is working on a have the money to do it, but we plan to incorporate the 1,017 square take our time to phase it in so it’s acres centered at 106th Street and seamless. It’s not a matter of monCollege Avenue, but an official date ey, it’s a matter of making sure it’s hasn’t been set. Milam done properly, so if someone calls “We’re working on a proper 911 we make sure someone shows up.” plan,” Brainard said. “We have a year under As annexation proceeds, Brainard said state law to provide services. We’re workCarmel will discuss the possibility of elimiing on a plan and we’ll start with code nating the township government because enforcement.” Brainard said on Jan. 4 that a letter could the city and township borders would be the same. As a result, Clay Township’s threebe sent in about 30 days to Home Place member board would be disbanded and residents to outline the plans. the township trustee position would be For years, Home Place was part of Clay eliminated. The township had a $9.4 million Township but not legally within Carmel city limits. The City of Carmel has been trying to budget for 2016, funded by township property taxes. annex the area because Brainard said it’s a According to the City of Carmel, taxes burden on police, fire and other services to aren’t expected to increase much for Home not have the area in the city limits. Matt Milam, leader of the group Concerned Place residents. The average tax increase for a home valued at $100,000 would be Citizens for Home Place, said many Home about $95 annually or about $8 a month. Place residents didn’t want to be part of For a $200,000 home it would be $190 a Carmel because of concerns about property year or about $16 a month. taxes and debt, among other reasons. When Home Place is annexed it will be Milam questions why a date hasn’t been included in the City of Carmel elections set. and in its City Council districts. The district “People are kind of speculating,” he said. lines were already set and must have ap“We haven’t gotten anything in the mail. proximately the same population, so it’d be People are eager to know what’s going on impossible for Home Place to be its own and when it all might happen. After years district. But it’s uncertain whether Home of fighting with Home Place, why do they Place would be in one district or be part of get the ability to annex us and then they two or more. Currently, Home Place is in the put it on hold?” Central District, which is represented by Brainard said nothing is on hold and that councilor Bruce Kimball. Carmel doesn’t want to rush. He said that’s No matter how the map is drawn, Milam the way the city has handled all previous said he plans to run for city government, annexations. likely for a seat on the Carmel City Council. “Each of our departments has a good “I’m going to run,” he said. “I’m not sure relationship with their counterparts in the what I’d run for yet.” county, so we’ll make sure it’s a smooth

BREAK-IN SUSPECT SOUGHT Break-in suspect sought – Carmel police are asking for help identifying a suspect who is accused of breaking into a vehicle at Clay Terrace last month. The victim told police that someone broke into her car and took credit cards, an iPhone, iPod and gift cards from her purse at approximately 2:22 p.m. Dec. 2, 2017. Her bank notified her a few days later that one of the stolen credit cards was used at a business in the 1300 block of E. 86th Street in Indianapolis. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.

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Songbook Foundation considers Simon estate donation options By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com

mon worked with the Indiana University Foundation to donate it, but the deal fell through. Songbook Foundation CEO Jeff McDermott Great American Songbook Foundation ofsaid the board preliminarily analyzed the opficials say that the nonprofit will accept the erating costs, which includes funding donation of the $30 a nine-person staff, utilities and inNONPROFIT million Asherwood surance. He said further analysis will Estate, a gift too continue, and there are no conditions generous to pass up, they said. on the donation. But it’s unclear what the donation The foundation could decide to use will mean for the foundation, a nonthe main house as a museum and cenprofit affiliated with the Center for the ter of operations, subject to a rezone. Performing Arts that focuses on celMcDermott The golf course land could be sold in ebrating legendary songwriters. a plan similar to Estridge’s but with lot sizes Some have speculated it will cost millions that meet the covenants. That money could be of dollars a year to operate the property, used to support operation of the museum. which includes two golf courses, a pool, The entire property, including the main a fully furnished 50,000-square-foot main house, could be sold to a developer. That monhouse, an 8,000-square-foot clubhouse and a ey could be used to support the foundation or 6,000-square-foot guesthouse. The gift could build the Great American Songbook Museum actually pose a financial risk, some say. closer to The Palladium, possibly next to the Foundation officials expect to take three soon-to-be-built luxury hotel, The Carmichael. years to study the 107-acre site donated by Brainard said a museum is the ultimate goal Bren Simon, widow of shopping mall magnate and could work either in that neighborhood or and Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon, and by The Palladium. He said there are pros and weigh their options. cons to both, noting it would be nice to have “It’s an opportunity to do something special it in the walkable urban downtown but he with national significance,” Carmel Mayor also could envision museum visitors taking a Jim Brainard said. “The foundation board is shuttle to the museum off of Ditch Roach. absolutely doing the right thing by taking suf“It’s a very generous gift,” Brainard said. ficient time to study all of the options.” “It’s an asset that could be used by the FounThe estate is along the west side of Ditch dation to leverage for future donations. It’s Road between West 96th and 106th streets. very important to include neighbors in any Bren Simon previously had a deal to sell the conversation about any use and then proceed property to developer Paul Estridge, who wanted to build approximately 100 homes with in such a way that enhances property values in the area.” prices from $800,000 to $2 million. He would McDermott said that the donation could have eliminated the golf course but kept the jumpstart the foundation in a significant way. mansion and guesthouse as a hotel and comHe said charity events could be held on the munity center. The deal fell through because covenants attached to the land put in place by golf course and added that a donation this size is a signal to other potential donors who former owner Ruth Lilly in 1959 restricted lot were thinking of writing a check. sizes. Home lots had to be at least an acre. “This is a gift that creates additional gift opEstridge needed 100 percent of the 88 adjaportunities,” he said. cent landowners to support the new density, Although some have jumped to the concluand he had 78 sign off on the project. sion that the Simon Estate will become a muIf Bren Simon were unable to sell the land, seum, McDermott said it’s only one possibility. then donating it made sense to save on taxes. “We don’t know right now,” he said. “It’s too It’s not the first time the Simons have tried early to know all of the decisions just yet.” to donate the land. In 2008, Bren and Mel Si-

DISPATCHES Kindergarten registration – Carmel Clay Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year is open. The online registration form can be accessed at forms.ccs.k12.in.us/ParentPortal/pages/login.aspx. Parents/guardians are encouraged to have students enrolled by March 9. Scholarship opportunity – The Old Town Design Group, LLC of Carmel has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. The scholarship of $2,500 will go to a high school senior or undergraduate student enrolled or planning to enroll in a construction related program at an accredited college, university or technical school. For an application, call 317816-3151 or email casey@oldtowndesigngroup.com. Elder care seminar – Somerset CPAs and Advisors, 3925 River Crossing Pkwy., Indianapolis, will host an elder care seminar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Learn about Medicaid, asset protection planning, reverse mortgages, home care and more. To register, call 317-472-2200. Winter reading program – The Carmel Clay Public Library is holding a winter reading program for adults. The program will run from now through March 12. Participants can earn restaurant coupons for reading, with a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local business or restaurant. For more, call 317-814-3987. Suicide prevention training – Chaucie’s Place, 4607 E. 106th St., Carmel, will host QPR training from 5:30 to 7:30 Jan. 30 and Feb. 20. QPR stands for Question.Persuade.Refer and the method was developed to detect and respond to anyone exhibiting suicide warning signs. Cost to attend either of the stand-alone sessions is $15. Register online at EventBrite.com.

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Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees met Jan. 8 to approve bonds for facility upgrades and make 2018 appointments. What happened: The board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $8.2 million in general obligation bonds. What it means: The bonds will fund facility improvements at Carmel High School, roof replacement and other upgrades at Forest Dale Elementary and technology upgrades throughout the district. The board approved a three-year term for the bonds with an estimated interest rate at 2.25 percent and $383,427 estimated interest cost. What happened: The school board elected officers for 2018. What it means: Layla Spanenberg and Pamela Knowles will continue in their roles as president and vice president, respectively. Katie Browning will replace Michael Kerschner as board secretary.

What’s next: The terms will expire at the end of the year.

What happened: The board made several appointments for 2018. What it means: The board appointed Roger McMichael as treasurer; Kara Kollros as deputy treasurer; David Day as general counsel; Colleen Nobis as executive secretary; Christi Cloud as cable television representative; Michael Kerschner as the Indiana School Boards Association delegate and Indiana School Boards Association legislative liaison; Katie Browning as Carmel Clay Parks representative; and Michael Kerschner as Carmel Redevelopment Commission representative.

What’s next: The appointments will last through 2018.

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The nationwide drug epidemic claimed even more lives last year, as Hamilton County saw a record number of COUNTY overdose deaths for 2017. In 2014, the county reported 18 overdose fatalities. In 2017, 36 were reported. That number, according to Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin, might actually be even higher. Chalfin Chalfin estimates the true number of overdose deaths in Hamilton County is nearly double what is reported. Chalfin said a reason overdose deaths are under-reported is because his office has not been counting numerous people who overdose in Carmel and Fishers, the county’s two most populated areas, but are transported to Indianapolis hospitals. “We have jurisdiction in Hamilton County, not Marion,” Chalfin said. “Our two most

populous areas are right at the borders, and what happens in (Marion County) doesn’t get reported to us.” Chalfin said overdose patients near Hamilton County’s borders are often taken to nearby Community North Hospital or St. Vincent Hospital on 86th Street, both in Indianapolis. During the past three years, Chalfin said there has only been one pure heroin overdose in the county. Many times, heroin and other street drugs are mixed with a deadly narcotic, fentanyl. “I’m trying to find out what is fact and fiction,” he said “We are concentrating on prescription drugs and opiates. That’s how a lot of people get started, but we are not counting out illicit street drugs.” Chalfin said much of the nationwide epidemic is concentrated in the Midwest. “If you look at the I-70 corridor from Indianapolis to Dayton (Ohio), they string across the Midwest,” he said. “Dealers aren’t picking on the big cities, they are picking on the secondary ones. This is not happening just in our state.”

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River Road opens with barricades By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

River Road has reopened in Carmel despite the project not being completely finished. The city has completed its TRANSPORTAION portion of reconstructing the road between 146th Street and Community Drive into a two-lane boulevard and adding a roundabout at Cherry Creek Boulevard, but Duke Energy has not removed some of its utility poles. The Carmel Street Dept. on Jan. 11 placed barricades around the poles to allow traffic to pass by. The speed limit in the area has also been lowered to 25 mph. The project, which began in August 2017, was expected to be complete in the fall. “We appreciate the patience shown by our residents, particularly in this part of the city,” City Engineer Jeremy Kashman stated in a press release. “But we did not feel it was fair to commuters to keep that road closed when the only thing left to do is to move the utility poles that should have been moved weeks ago.” Duke Energy Community Relations Manager Mark LaBarr said Duke has completed construction of the new poles but is unable to remove the old ones until other companies with equipment on top of the old poles move it to the new ones. “They either have to transfer them to the new poles

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Temporary barricades in place on River Road until utility poles are removed. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

or put something else in, because that’s their active communication system,” he said. “Once they get those conductors off those poles, then the poles can be removed.” LaBarr could not confirm which companies own the equipment, although he said the companies are aware of the situation and have acknowledged they will move it. The timeline is unknown. “They were made aware early on in this project that those facilities needed to be transferred,” LaBarr said. The detour situation will be monitored, and if it the temporary arrangement appears to be a safety concern the city may close the road again.

The City of Carmel has launched the inaugural Festival of Ice, featuring special events, offers, skating sessions and food vendors at the Ice at Center Green. The festival CITY NEWS will run Wednesdays through Sundays until March 11. “We know how much our residents and visitors love to join others and enjoy our festivals and events in the spring, summer and fall months,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard stated in a press release. “It’s time we break out of our frozen state of hibernation and venture out together for some winter fun at our beautiful new ice rink.” Concessions will be available daily at the skate office, with additional food vendors open on weekends and for special events. They include Matt the Miller’s Tavern (serving beer, wine, wassail and pretzel bites), Baked Cheese Haus (raclettes, soups, hot beverages), Pastries Chefs (croissants, muffins, panini, waffles, sandwiches, cakes, hot beverages) and Silkelicious (mac-ncheese, pastries, chicken, hot chocolate) and the daily concessions hut. Special events include discounts on skating session tickets on various days, Rockin’ the Oldies Weekend Jan. 26, Big Game Tailgate Feb. 4, USA Olympic Pride Weekend Feb. 9-11, Valentines Night Skate Feb. 14, Ice Carving Competition Weekend Feb. 17-18, IndyFuel Skate Night (date TBA) and Veterans Night Skate (date TBA). Learn more at TheIceatCenterGreen.com. 146TH ST

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Indiana Artisan, a nonprofit that promotes Hoosier-made crafts, foods and beverages, recently opened a NONPROFIT shop in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The shop is more than double the size of the original shop in the French Lick Resort. Former Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman created Indiana Artisan primarily as an economic development Pai organization, but the Indiana General Assembly altered the program in 2010. As a nonprofit, Indiana Artisan searches for and fosters extraordinary work crafted by Indiana artists, foodists and beverage makers by creating markets and shops to showcase their work. “It’s a seal of approval if you see something that is certified by (Indiana Artisan),” said Lily Pai, a Carmel resident whose jewelry designs are in both shops. Pai said French Lick is a niche market geared more for tourists, so the Carmel shop is a great opportunity for the local

Jewelry by Lily Pai is available at Indian Artisan. (Submitted photo)

community to see and feel the quality of Indiana Artisan items. The shop, 111 W. Main St. Suite 120, features furniture, wood art, paintings, instruments, food, photography and more. Retail Manager Rosalyn Demaree said retail has such a strong future within Indiana Artisan because it provides artisans from small towns with a much larger audiDemaree ence and encourages customers to travel to new places to shop. “We’re bringing diversity,” Demaree said. “We’re bringing new ideas in art to Carmel.”

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A guest created this miniature scene at a previous event in the Celebrations of Creativity and Craftsmanship series. (Submitted photo)

exquisite,” Mancini said. Not all presentations showcase miniature works of art. Indiana artisan Jim Dupler will showcase his turned woodwork Feb. 28. Guests also will have the opportunity to create their own miniature pieces. Mancini wants the series to attract new guests to the museum and give artists a new platform to display their work. For more, visit museumofminiatures.org. Read the full story and see the series schedule at currentincarmel.com.

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Women help sexual assault victims By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Ascent 121 founder Sarah Hurley is casting a wider net in assisting victims of sexual assault. She GIVING BACK recently partnered with three other local women to launch the White Stone Project. The White Stone Project provides survivor-led consulting, training and education for organizations, companies and people working with people who have been commercially sexually exploited. Hurley, who lives in Carmel with her husband and three children, said the transition from Ascent 121 to the White Stone Project allowed her to focus on her strengths and collaborate with a team of survivors while broadening her reach in assisting victims. “This is my purpose for being here,” Hurley said. “It’s difficult and challenging and it is exactly what I’m supposed to do.” Each of the founders, Hurley, Stefanie Jeffers of Fishers, Laci Kneiper of Westfield and Heather Sewell of Indianapolis, are survivors of commercialized sexual exploitation, childhood molestation, rape and/or trafficking. The leaders also have firsthand

The White Stone Project team consists of Sarah Hurley, Stefanie Jeffers, Laci Kneiper and Heather Sewell. (Submitted photo)

experience working in the adult industry as well as providing counseling and mentoring for those exiting it. The White Stone Project provides consulting and training to organizations and companies on best practices for assisting victims of sexual assault. Hurley pointed to the recent #metoo campaign, Hollywood sexual assault allegations and the hyper-sexualization of the culture as some of the reasons there has recently been a push for well-equipped, survivor-led assistance for victims of sexual abuse. For more, visit whitestoneproject.net.

Inaugural seed swap Jan. 27 By Lana Bandy • news@currentincarmel.com As any good Hoosier gardener knows, it’s never too early to start planning your next crop. With this in mind, the COUNTY Purdue Extension’s Master Gardeners program in Hamilton County is sponsoring the first Central Indiana Seed Swap later this month. The event will be at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, Jan. 27. Gardening enthusiasts are invited to buy, sell and trade seeds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone, whether you have seeds to trade or not. “Every gardener has extra seeds that never get used,” SEEDS Committee cochair Shelli Broadbent said. “Bring them to our seed swap and take home some new seeds. Even if you don’t have any seeds to share, you’re invited to this event. There will be plenty of seeds for everyone. Join us for an afternoon of meeting other gardeners and chatting about all things green and growing. In addition to going home with seeds, you’re sure to go away with new information.”

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A weathered barn, its rafters decorated with dried lavender, once stood beyond Spring Mill Road where 146th PROFILE Street winds toward Ditch Road. Inside, floral wreaths, herbs, paper, candy, molasses cookies and sugar cookies adorned with single center raisins were for sale. Local kids rode their 10-speeds down Six Points Road to 146th Street for those giant cookies, a bottled Coke, or some Candy Buttons and then hopped on the tire swing in the front yard. The barn was the Herb Barn, the work of Alan and Barbara Brookie White. It attracted busloads of people for fresh herbs, garden tours and basket lunches for more than 35 years after opening in 1969. This one-time destination near the Carmel and Westfield border aimed to provide an escape from the ordinary, and a piece of it can be found in Westfield’s Liberty Park. “I think I was born with a love of flowers from an early age,” said Alan, a 1955 Westfield High School graduate, as he sat on his couch in Yountsville, a small town near Crawfordsville. Alan, whose résumé includes working for Joe Letterman, David Letterman’s father, in his floral shop at 34th Street in Indianapolis, spent his senior year working for local florists. During that time, he met Barbara, another Westfield graduate. They married four years later, rented a small apartment in downtown Carmel and began collecting antiques for it. Barbara, an artist who would attend the John Herron Art Institute, was born and raised in Carmel, living near 116th Street until her parents bought 90 acres of farmland off 146th Street when she was a high school freshman. It was during Alan and Barbara’s delayed honeymoon, bicycling and “scrimping” their way through Europe “but having a wonderful summer,” they received word that Barbara’s father had

died. After her father’s death, Barbara and Alan moved into the farmhouse on a portion of those 90 acres, which at the time consisted of the farmhouse, a small barn and a large barn that would become the Herb Barn. In 1962, they moved in. Alan was in his second year of dental school. But after practicing dentistry a few years, he found his dental career unsatisfying. So, with a 10-month-old son and another in kindergarten, Barbara and Alan started buying and refinishing furniture to sell. At antique shows, they’d set up their finds and decorate the antiques with herbs from their garden. Around that time, they decided to tackle the second barn—the large barn—for the Herb Barn, named for the herb garden they’d planted in front of it. With a small bank loan, they opened their official shop, selling herbs, dried flowers, antiques, potpourri and candy. Barbara started designing gift tags, cards and paper to sell. And never quite satisfied how the Chicago printers printed her designs, she bought her own printing press and learned printing and embossing. When the time came to sell their land because of the road-widening and redevelopment of 146th Street, Alan and Barbara closed the Herb Barn in phases and essentially gave away their printing equipment. They left the property in 2009, and not long after, the farmhouse and grounds were razed for development. But when one story ends, a new one begins. After closing the Herb Barn, they stumbled upon their current venture, running a bed and breakfast in Yountsville, near Crawfordsville. Bricks from the small barn were repurposed as part of a 2011 Eagle Scout project and used to build another retreat from the routine, a gazebo at the southeast corner of 161st Street and South Union Street in Liberty Park.

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Volunteer shoe sorters sought By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com An Indianapolis-based nonprofit wants people to never throw away a pair of shoes. Changing Footprints GIVING BACK collected more than 60,000 pairs of shoes in 2017, a record for the organization. It hosts bimonthly sorting sessions and seeks volunteers to help sort the donated shoes that will be distributed throughout the world. Changing Footprints co-founder Bob Broughton said he started the organization because he wanted a hands-on experience helping people instead of just writing a check. Broughton said the original plan was to provide assistance to people overseas, but he soon realized more than 80 percent of the shoes were assisting local people in need. Local recipients include refugee programs, women’s programs, children’s bureaus, career assistance programs, lowincome programs and veterans. Shoes are distributed internationally to places such as Sierra Leone, Serbia, Ghana and to U.S. Army troops in Afghanistan. “We accept gently used to greatly loved. That’s how we like to put it,” said Robin Lindsey, Changing Footprints and Kiwanian volunteer and Carmel resident. Worn-out shoes are sent to Nike and turned into paving and playground materials through a recycling program. Sorting sessions are held every first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon and every third Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at

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Captain reunites with bombing victim, retires after 36 years with CFD By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Almost anyone who’s met Carmel Fire Dept. Capt. John Moriarity would call him a hero, but he gives all of COVER STORY the credit to God, the City of Carmel, his fellow firefighters and his wife, Lori Ann. “The City of Carmel and the Carmel Fire Dept. gave me the opportunity of a lifetime,” Moriarty said. “They gave me my dream.” The community gathered at CFD headquarters Jan. 11 to celebrate Moriarty’s 36 1/2-year-career during a retirement ceremony. Throughout his career, Moriarty has found a way to give back to the community that fulfilled his dream.

His father’s footsteps

Moriarty is one of 10 children, but the only child to follow in his father’s footsteps as a firefighter. As a teenager, Moriarty spent nights at his father’s station in Indianapolis. When Moriarty turned 21, he tried to apply for a position with the Indianapolis Fire Dept. to work alongside his father. IFD was downsizing at the time and Moriarty heard about a new station opening in Carmel. With $600, an old pickup truck and long hair, Moriarty came to Carmel and spoke with the city’s first paid fire chief about a job with CFD. The chief gave Moriarty an application and a recommendation to get his hair cut. Moriarty was hired by CFD on Oct. 6, 1981, as one of the first recruits for the new Station 44 on Main Street. He would open the station as a rookie and close it down as a house captain when the station was torn down and rebuilt in 2015.

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A few weeks into his training, Moriarty found the love of his life, Lori Ann. She was watching the firefighters train and caught Moriarty’s eye from across the parking lot. Passion flames spread quickly, and a few weeks later, Moriarty found a bag of Hershey’s Kisses on the windshield of his pickup truck from Lori Ann. He kept the package tucked inside a fire hat and helmet

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in his locker for 35 years. “I know it’s just a bag of candy, but to me it’s like gold,” Moriarty said. Moriarty presented the original bag of Hershey’s Kisses to his wife during his retirement ceremony, along with four roses representing each of their children: Timothy, 32, Andrew, 27, Ryan, 21, and Elizabeth, 17.

Saving a life

On April 17, 1989, while off-duty, Moriarty helped save the life of a 5-year-old girl. That day, Moriarty and his wife were shopping for a toy for their 5-year-old son, Timmy, at the Castleton K-Mart when an explosion occured. Moriarty heard cries for help and told his wife to run to the service desk and have them “send the farm” and wait outside for him. Moriarity pushed through the panicked crowd and found 5-year-old Erin Bower Patterson, her clothes burning and body bleeding, in the arms of her father. The blast came from a makeshift bomb inside of a tube of toothpaste, which went off when Patterson pulled the tube from the shelf. The explosion blew off her left hand and damaged her left eye. Moriarty and Dr. Louis Profeta, a medical student at the time who is now an emergency physician at St. Vincent Hospital, cleared the girl’s airway with a turkey

baster, used sandwich bags as gloves, fashioned pillowcases into tourniquets and delivered life-saving aid to the young girl. The story made national headlines, and Moriarty received the Distinguished Service Award from CFD for his heroism. When his fellow firefighters asked Moriarty what he’d like for retirement, he said he’d love to meet Erin Bower Patterson, give her a hug and know she was OK. Moriarty got his wish during his retirement ceremony, when Chief David Haboush told the crowd the harrowing story and then asked Patterson, who was sitting just behind Moriarty with her husband, mother and father, to stand up. Moriarty’s eyes filled with tears as he opened his arms to embrace Patterson. Patterson lives in Carmel with her husband, Nathan, and their three young children. She said she doesn’t remember the incident, but her parents certainly do. “I was their child, their baby, and Moriarty saved my life,” Patterson said. “We’re very grateful that he was there and he was willing to help,” said Patterson’s father, Kevin Bower. Throughout his career, Moriarty has saved countless lives by running straight toward danger. “I just have to help people,” Moriarty said. Moriarty will soon return to the fire dept.

• Oct. 6, 1981: hired at CFD • 1981 - 2016: Served as CFD mascot, “Sparky” • 1989: Received the Distinguished Service Award from the CFD for his lifesaving efforts to help 5-year-old Erin Bower Patterson. • Dec. 27, 1990: Promoted to lieutenant • July 6, 2002: Promoted to captain • 2007 - Present: CFD historian • Jan. 1, 2014: Appointed house captain of Station 44 • 2014: Presented the Peer Leadership Award by the CFD, one of the highest awards given by the department. • 2015: Moriarty and Sparky received the ROSA Award for outstanding service presented by the Carmel Rotary. • June 2015: Received the Fox 59 Community Hero Award • Jan. 8, 2018: Received the Pillar of the Community Award from Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard • Jan. 11, 2018: Retired after 36 1/2 years as a firefighter and received the Meritorious Service Medal from the Office of the State Fire Marshall

as the full-time community liaison officer for the administration. In his new position, he will assist in public education, represent the department throughout the state and mentor newly promoted officers. “To be able to help someone in their time of need is a great feeling, sincerely,” Moriarty said. “All in all, this is what life’s about.”

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Eleven-step guide to the perfect wedding editorial@youarecurrent.com Every couple wants their wedding to be absolutely flawless. Achieving perfection, however, requires quite a bit of organizing. Here are a few things to remember when planning your big day. 1. Choose the date — Make sure your closest friends and family members will be able to attend. If your sister’s pregnant or your best friend is planning a trip, choose your date strategically. 2. Draft the guest list — Make a list of all the people you’d like to see at your wedding. Keep your budget in mind. 3. Make your reservations — It’s a good idea to book the venues for your ceremony and reception as soon as possible, especially if you’re getting married during the summer. 4. Send out invitations — The earlier you send out your save-the-date cards and invitations, the better. Be sure to ask invitees to RSVP. This also is a good time to designate bridesmaids and groomsmen. 5. Draw up a floor plan — Make sure to visit the venue as many times as you need to. If you’re planning to hire a band, display a slideshow or organize a karaoke session, confirm that the location allows it. 6. Decorate the venue — Get in touch

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Six wedding dress trends editorial@youarecurrent.com Whether you dream of an endless train, a bold two-piece or a ballerina-inspired crinoline, there’s a wedding dress out there that’s just right for you. Here are a few trends to inspire your wedding-day attire. 1. Keep it light — This year, light, airy fabrics are everywhere. Stay clear of thick, compact materials, which weigh down the silhouette. Embroidered feathers are a great way to add an ethereal touch to your gown. 2. Daring necklines — Transparency and lace are popular this season, as are illusion necklines (covered by a light, sheer fabric) and deep, plunging Vnecks. Corsets are essential. 3. 3-D details — These days, the biggest names in haute couture have been showcasing a variety of dresses featuring 3-D floral embellishments. Lace and rhinestones also are stylish ways to add texture to your gown. 4. Bold black — Black has been making an appearance on runways worldwide. While most designers use it in small touches, some are daring to unveil all-black dresses. Silver, gray-blue and

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Commentary by Terry Anker If we are lucky, they don’t happen very often. In fact, some people go years without a single one. A 2017 study released by California-based Integrated Benefits Institute holds that the U.S. spends $227 billion per year on sick days and the loss of productivity that goes along with them. Interestingly, the expense for illness is not distributed equally across all employee classes. For example, office workers cost more than those in the service industry. Moreover, this particular study only addressed private companies with paid sick leave policies. The actual numbers for all Americans must be much higher. It is difficult to measure the cost to the individual in lost wages, position and opportunity. The work rarely goes away and awaits our return. We fear that we are burdening our co-workers in our absence. Are they resenting carrying the extra load? Have we asked too much from them? To be sure, when we are ill, we should stay home. It is better for us. And, it is better for those who work with us. Yet, understanding the line between too sick to be productive and just sick enough to be annoyed is more of an art than a science. Sure, a feverous contagion should be a clear signal to stay in bed. But, what about a sneeze? For many of us, working from home can bridge the gap. We stay productive, at least to some degree, while not exposing our colleagues to our incapacitation. Alas, for many, going to the office is the only option. But, are we doing anybody a favor by trying to be a hero? Probably not. Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

BELIEVE IT! Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Wisconsin, while all cheese making requires a license, Limburger cheese making requires a master cheese maker’s license. Source: dumblaws.com

READER’S VIEW Pros outweigh cons of living in Carmel Editor, You remember Ben Franklin. He invented bifocals. He signed the Declaration of Independence. But, you knew that. Do you know he also came up with a novel decision-making process? Here is the simple version. Get a sheet of paper. At the top, write ‘Pro’ on one side and ‘Con’ on the other. Draw a line down the middle. Then make your two lists. We’ve all done this mentally, if not with pen and paper. I thought of this Founding Father after reading a letter to the editor entitled “Congestion reduces quality of life” from one of my fellow citizens. Too many

people, not enough parking spaces, more crime, an increase in aggressive tendencies, yada, yada, yada. Is any of that actually true? Who knows? But Carmel is a “World Class City.” I think I read that somewhere. Maybe in one of those magazines that ranked us No. 1. Anyway, I made my list for Carmel, and guess what? The pros (for living in Carmel) far outweighed the cons (for living somewhere else). And, I didn’t include the carousel! I know we don’t have one, but if the mayor can convince me that it won’t increase our aggressive tendencies, I’ll support it. Michael Sweeten, Carmel

Doo and I have four teenagers. I like this phase of parenting, not only because it’s less physically demanding but HUMOR also because most nights are free from motherhood responsibilities. I was recently reminded of those literal dark times, though, after one of our twins had her wisdom teeth removed. We found ourselves planning ahead for the overnight druggings in much the same way we used to divvy up feedings. “I’ll take the 10 p.m. hydrocodone if you can get up at 2 a.m. for the prescription Motrin.” Somehow, I got the short end of the stick with the early morning assignment, and though I like to think I can rise to any challenge, this one kicked my butt. I’m simply too old for such nonsense! Long ago, when my babies were actually babies, I was the queen of getting up in the middle of the night. I could make an Enfamil bottle one-handed in under a minute by moonlight. Sure, I occasionally fed the wrong kid (even boy/girl twins look identical at 3 a.m.) and would sometimes purposefully ignore the cries of hunger for a few more minutes of sleep, but ultimately I did my job and did it well. Not so much anymore. Middle age and midnight feedings/patient care do not mix. The alarm scared me to death because I’d forgotten why I’d set it. My eyes couldn’t read the Rx labels, even after turning on the light. And I nearly killed myself retrieving a cup of water when I tripped over a discarded boot. A far cry from my parenting glory years! That’s OK, though. I much prefer where I am now. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Never too late to start learning Commentary by Alicia Woodward The majority of my first 25 years was spent in a classroom. I so loved being a student LESSONS IN LOVELINESS that I chose to spend my next 25 years as a teacher. In all that time, both in front of the teacher’s desk and behind it, there was never a day I didn’t learn something. I miss the daily focus on learning, but I am constantly reminded that the world is our classroom. As a new year begins, I have strengthened my resolve to be a lifelong learner. Specifically, I have started a daily selfstudy of conversational French and the piano, both of which I was introduced to in my youth but did not practice as I should have. I do feel tres absurde banging away at Piano Classics for Children, but age should never be used as an excuse to stop learning. Michelangelo was 87 when he famously said, “I am still learning.” Being a lifelong learner can benefit these six areas: 1. Quality of Life. Exploring something that brings us joy is time better spent than mindlessly watching television or scrolling through social media. 2. Self-Esteem. Nothing makes us feel better about ourselves than working hard, persevering and mastering

something new. 3. Longevity. Studies show an active mind can lead to a longer and healthier life. 4. Social Awareness. Learning expands our mind, our perspective and our understanding of the world, making us better citizens. 5. Career Opportunities. Employability, competiveness and leadership are often tied to our willingness to learn new skills. 6. Self-Sufficiency. Learning to do-ityourself can have practical applications, as well as increasing independence and personal satisfaction. So what are you going to learn this year? Maybe you will take a cooking class, attend a gardening workshop, study art history, take golf lessons or finish your degree. Think about what inspires you and commit to learning more about it. Remember Mahatma Ghandi’s wise words, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Alicia Woodward lives in Carmel and is co-author of “Lessons in Loveliness: Learning to Live a Lovely Life” and a lifestyle blog at lessonsinloveliness.com, Facebook and Instagram. Email her at lessonsinloveliness@gmail.com.

READER’S VIEW Lessons from another Christkindlmarkt Editor, As the official non-mayor of Carmel, I find great intellectual stimulation in studying Carmel Christkindlmarkt. City propaganda tells me it “is bringing the Old-World charm of Christmas in Germany to beautiful Carmel, Indiana. The Christmas market tradition stretches back to Saxony, Germany, during the Middles Ages. Over the centuries, the joys of the traditional Christmas markets spread from town to town and around the world!” Dandy. Of course. Carmel imitates 27 other cities nationwide in staging what is literally translated as “Christ child market.” Funny, I thought I had read somewhere that Christ was a carpenter, not a shopkeeper, but I digress. When I learned our own Christ child market had hired the CEO’s husband for $40,000 as a contractor, I knew something big was afoot, or a-boondoggling, as the case may be. Unfortunately, the market is

closed now, so firsthand accounts are hard to come by. So, I contacted those with more experience in these matters. They, or she, to be more precise, turned up 150 miles south in Ferdinand, Indiana. It’s a neat place, if you’ve never been there. Germanic. Small (population 2,150 or so). Named for an Austrian emperor. One of the coordinators of the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt said it just celebrated its 20th year. Coordinator Diane Hoppenjans noted, “We draw around 8,000 to 10,000 guests who come to shop the 200-plus vendor booths of handcrafted items, antiques, food and wine. There is no admission charge. It is held annually the third full weekend of November.” I also learned Diane hires five people part-time “to assist with cleaning.” I was too polite to ask if she had let any $40,000 contracts get her husband a taste of the action. Bill Shaffer, Carmel

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bottles or cans. Sahm, who lives in Broad Ripple, said he hired a few staff members from The Lit Moose. He expects the West Clay restaurant will have 30 to 35 employees. “Everyone seems open and friendly to other people coming in and enjoying the neighborhood,” Sahm said. “(West Clay residents) have been receptive to us being there and receptive to the idea we are there for everyone. We want it to be a fun, exciting spot for the people of Carmel, not just West Clay.” The hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Sahm said it might be open until approximately midnight Friday and Saturday depending on the crowd. He said it will be open 10 a.m to 9 p.m. Sundays, starting with a brunch buffet.

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foundation for developing life skills through horse therapy. Participating Carmel agents include: Casey Dehmer, Paul Lipps, Ranjit Puthran, and Patrick Terry. Entrepreneurship workshop — The Carmel Clay Public Library will host Discovering Your Inner Entrepreneur & Downtown Carmel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Bruce Kimball, Carmel City Councilor will be the featured speaker. This will be a practical guide to evaluating entrepreneurship in 2018 and learning basic business models. Sam’s Club closing – As part of a nationwide downsizing effort, Sam’s Club will be closing its north Indianapolis location on 86th Street on Jan. 26. Employees will have the opportunity to apply for open positions at other Sam’s Club or Walmart facilities.

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CSO holds ‘Love Letter’ premiere editorial@youarecurrent.com Aaron Krerowicz, a music scholar from Carmel, will present on the “Star Wars” soundtrack at the Westfield Washington Public Library Jan. 24. Both volumes of “BEATLESTUDY” will be available for purchase. (File photo)

Event analyzes ‘Star Wars’ film scores By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com A new event at the Westfield Washington Public Library will explore the music of a galaxy far, far away. Aaron Krerowicz, music scholar, will present on “Star Wars” film scores at MUSIC 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at WWPL, 333 W. Hoover St. “The Music of Star Wars: A Celebration of John Williams’ Film Scores” will highlight how the musical themes tell a story in the popular space opera. The event is free and open to the public. “The fundamental premise is the music of ‘Star Wars’ tells the story of ‘Star Wars,’” the Carmel resident said. “Different characters have different themes, so when characters interact visually on screen, their themes interact in the soundtrack. By using themes, the music is able to tell the story.” Krerowicz will play audio examples and clips from seven of the eight films. The eighth is still in theaters. “The nicest compliment I’ve gotten when I do this program is, ‘I will never watch ‘Star Wars’ the same way again,’” he said. “Most people don’t pay too much attention to the music. Everybody knows the opening scroll and end credits, but the musical artistry that goes into these soundtracks is exquisite. The goal for people in attendance is to find new things to appreciate

about films and music they’re already familiar with. They can see how music tells a story and go back and re-watch these films and have a newer and deeper appreciation for films and music by understanding how these themes work and how this music helps tell the story.” Krerowicz usually presents on the Beatles, which he travels the nation to do. Last year, he presented on the Beatles at the WWPL. Krerowicz said typically 30 people attend the events, but 40 to 50 attended the WWPL Beatles program, so he’s expecting a large audience for the upcoming “Star Wars” presentation. “I earn my living traveling around the country doing these presentations, but with the new film there’s a lot of interest in ‘Star Wars,’” he said. “My main focus is the Beatles. That’s where I’m doing most of my work. ‘Star Wars’ is just a glorified hobby, just for fun. I really like it, and I love the music.” Krerowicz said he also enjoys analyzing “Star Wars” scores because the music is orchestral instead of rock. Krerowicz writes a blog on “Star Wars” where he analyzes the entire “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” soundtrack. He also writes a free monthly newsletter. He will have both volumes of “BEATLESTUDY,” encyclopedias on the structural and harmonic analysis of the Beatles, available for purchase at the event. For more, visit flipsidebeatles.com.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra will provide an early Valentine’s Day celebration when it performs the melodies of Gershwin and Bernstein. CSO will be joined by Tessa Lark with the world premiere of “Love Letter,” a concerto written for Lark by her significant other, composer and musician Michael Thurber. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at The Palladium in Carmel. A pre-concert conversation, “Music Matters,” will start at 6:45 p.m. Lark is the recipient of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, a silver medalist in the ninth Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and winner of the 2012 Naumberg International Violin Competition. Thurber, who is from LaPorte, said “Love Letter” consists of four movements and embodies his admiration for Lark as a musician and person. Gershwin hits will include “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me” and “I Got “Rhythm.” For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Carmel — Singer/songwriter Richard Marx will perform a solo acoustic show at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at The Palladium. For tickets and more information, visit thecenterpresents. org. Westfield — Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St., will host Bingo Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 25. For more, visit the Urban Vines Facebook page. Zionsville — Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main St., will host an art show with work from Cynthia Leavesley from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 27. For more, call 317-733-1747. Fishers — Four Day Ray, 11671 Lantern Rd., will host a Barre and Brews event with The Barre Code from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 28. Class is free but with limited space. For more, visit Four Day Ray’s Facebook page.

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Beef & Boards to present ‘Mamma Mia’ By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Ron Morgan has eagerly awaited when the licensing rights to present “Mamma Mia!” would be released to THEATER regional theaters. “I was so excited to hear Beef & Boards was including it in their season and very thankful they chose me to direct the show,” Morgan said. “I remember the late ‘70s and early ‘80s and the music of ABBA. Morgan I first saw the show in Chicago and decided I would love to do it someday.” Morgan also will serve as choreographer for “Mamma Mia!” for 66 performances at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd. Indianapolis, from Feb. 1 to April 8. The story of a mother, a daughter named Sophie and her three possible dads is set on a Greek island paradise and told through Swedish super group ABBA’s tunes. As Sophie prepares to marry, she wants her father to walk her down the aisle. She doesn’t know who her dad is, so she invited all three men to the wedding. Morgan said the show does provide a need for more rehearsal time. “The music of ABBA drives this show and the vocal arrangements include a great deal of back-up vocals which require more rehearsal,” said Morgan, who lives in the Castleton area of Indianapolis and owns Carmel-based Performer’s Edge Dance Theatre School for Performing Arts. Morgan said he was fortunate to be included in the casting of the show, which involved a trip to New York City. “We had a great turnout at the audition because actors simply want to perform in this show,” Morgan said. “We have a mix of very talented local and NYC actors in this production. I’m really looking forward to putting this one together.” The cast includes Westfield resident Don Farrell, a co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana, and Indianapolis resident Jeff Stockberger. Morgan expects the show will appeal to a wide range of audiences. For more, visit beefandboards.com

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“Other Desert Cities,” Carmel Community Playhouse

7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-27 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28

Spanning the international disasters of war, the bitter feuds of American politics and the intricate and equally bitter dynamics of one family’s love and grief, Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” is a scintillating and sharply observed dark comedy, with themes of depression, addiction, family and memory. Cost: $14-$16.

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Richard Marx: Solo Acoustic, The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts

8 p.m. Jan. 27.

In this solo acoustic performance, the singer-songwriter will accompany himself on guitar and piano on hit tunes such as “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Should’ve Known Better,” “Right Here Waiting” and “Hold on to the Nights.” Cost: $25-$85.

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“12 Angry Jurors,” Theater at the Fort

7 p.m. Jan. 26, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 27 and 2 p.m. Jan. 28.

Tempers get short and arguments grow heated before 12 angry jurors search for a final verdict in tense scenes that will electrify you and keep you on the edge of your seat in this Christian Youth Theater production. Cost: $12-$16.

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8 p.m. Jan. 23, 1 p.m. Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Jan. 25-27, 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 28.

“Greater Tuna,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger play nearly 20 of the whacky residents in the town of Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. The comedy is an affectionate comment on small-town, Southern life and attitudes. Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner) More: beefandboards.com

“Romeo and Juliet,” Indiana Repertory Theatre, Upperstage

3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 27 (continues through Feb. 24).

In Shakespeare’s most beloved play comes a timeless and timely tale of young love struggling to survive amid old hatreds. Cost: $20-$60.

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Discovering Your Inner Entrepreneur & Downtown Carmel Fundamentals of business ownership, characteristics of successful business owners, and how personal preferences apply to various types of business models.

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century B.C., when it was identified in Assyrian texts as a military camp. The Bible reports that the king of Assyria warned Israel that he had captured Resafa (Rezeph) despite the supposed protection of its gods. The Romans eventually maintained Resafa as a fortification against the Persians. At least according to legend, a Roman soldier named Sergius was beheaded in Resafa during the reign of Emperor Diocletian for refusing to worship the Roman god Jupiter. Before being killed, Sergius was reportedly ordered to walk around Resafa in women’s clothing, with boards nailed to his feet. Christianity soon became legal in the Roman Empire and Sergius Ruins of Basilica A in Resafa, Syria. (Photo by Don Knebel) became a celebrated martyr. A church was built over his NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana grave and the site began Department Board of Public Works and Safety attracting pilgrims. One Civic Square In approximately 425 A.D., City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 the town was renamed Project: Jumper Lane – Small Structure Replacement (16-SW-79) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, “Sergiopolis.” A three-aisle Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One basilica, called Basilica A, Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Monon Center, Meeting Room B between was later erected to hold the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before February 07, 2018, and commencing as soon as relics associated with Serpracticable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Monon Community Center East Building gius and to accommodate 1235 Central Park Drive East the growing crowds. In the Meeting Room B sixth century, Byzantine Carmel, IN 46032 Emperor Justinian erected No late bids will be accepted. All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided a mile-long wall, featuring with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of 24 towers and four ornate Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – Jumper Lane – Small Structure gates, to protect the town, Replacement (16-SW-79)” at the time second only A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required to Jerusalem in attracting of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon Christian pilgrims. Despite as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a the wall and a garrison of performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him. The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: soldiers, Sergiopolis fell to This project involves a small structure replacement under Jumper Lane. the Umayyads in 636, who The existing twin 71” x 47” CMP Arches will be replaced with a new 16-ft x 6-ft box culvert built a mosque just north due to the existing structures deterioration. of Basilica A. The town was Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: abandoned in the 13th cenCity of Carmel tury and fell into ruins. Department of Engineering - 1st Floor Today, much of JustiniOne Civic Square an’s wall, including some of Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 its beautiful gates, remains Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). intact, and portions of the Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable. arched walls of Basilica A Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and remain standing. Resafa/ shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents. Sergiopolis was retaken This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel. from the Islamic State in A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters June 2017, with little rewill be held on January 29, 2018 at 10 am in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not ported damage. mandatory. For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. 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Death by falling coconut? Yeah, right.

Falling coconuts kill an estimated 150 people worldwide every year. Because I don’t want to get GRAMMAR GUY killed by a falling coconut, I’m working on a patent for a combination shield/umbrella, which I’m thinking about calling the shumbrella (coming soon to a Bed Bath & Beyond

near you). Falling from a height of 80 feet, coconuts can reach speeds of 50 mph. And, even though I haven’t noticed any coconut trees in Indiana (yet), a coconut could fall out of a plane, get shot out of a cannon or spat out of a really intense geyser, make an impact with my head and kill me. It could happen. What I really want to know is, when talking about my chances of getting killed by a

ADVERTISEMENT / NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Lowes Way Sewer Liner Contract No. 95 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:15 a.m. EST and in the Monon Center, Meeting Room B between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before December 20, 2017, and commencing a soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Monon Community Center East Building 1235 Central Park Drive East Meeting Room B Carmel, IN 46032 No late bids will be accepted. All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – Project: Lowes Way Sewer Lining Contract 95. In general, the work consists of; Furnishing and installing a CIPP liner in approximately 854 feet of 27-in. sanitary sewers and a structural polyurethane liner in three manholes as required by these Bidding Documents, the Agreement between Owner and Contractor, General Conditions, Special Conditions (the “Agreement”), Specifications and Drawings. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site (14490 Lowes Way, Carmel IN.) at 2:30 pm on December 6, 2017. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be examined with advance notice at the office of the Utility Director, or at the office of Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd., (“Engineer”) 1980 East 116TH Street Suite 260, Carmel Indiana 46032, without charge. Copies may be obtained at cost from Eastern Engineering Supply at 9901 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, Indiana 46038, (www.easternengineering.com,) 317-598-0661 for each set of Bid Documents. 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The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, their subcontractor, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. All out-of-state corporations must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Owner reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2. The Owner also reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed most favorable to the Owner. Christine Pauley Clerk Treasurer City of Carmel, Indiana

falling coconut, should I use may or might? Is it “I may die as a result of the impact of a falling coconut” or “I might die as a result of the impact of a falling coconut?” When it comes to may or might, it’s a matter of likelihood. If something may happen, it’s more likely than something that might happen. The incredibly unscientific way I remember which one to use is: may = yay; might = yeah, right. As in, may could very well happen (yay) and might has a much smaller probability of occurring (yeah, right).

Based on an incredibly small likelihood, I would correctly say I might die as a result of the impact of a falling coconut. As a lefthanded person, I’m much more likely to die from operating a product intended for righthanded people.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Jordan Woods Stormwater Improvements (15-16) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Monon Center, Meeting Room B between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before February 07, 2018, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Monon Community Center East Building 1235 Central Park Drive East Meeting Room B Carmel, IN 46032 No late bids will be accepted. All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – Jordan Woods Stormwater Improvements (15-16)” A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him. The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: Construction of a system of hybrid ditches throughout the residential neighborhood of Jordan Woods to enhance drainage capacity and reduce flooding. Infrastructure improvements include approximately 8,000 linear feet of HDPE pipe, nearly all of which will be perforated and installed within an infiltration ditch section allowing for micro-detention along the edge of roadways and enhanced infiltration into the subgrade and installed network of underdrains. Approximately 140 structures, primarily Nyloplast type configurations, will be installed throughout the network. Ditch grading, utility relocations, and paving including asphalt roadways and drives, concrete drives, and gravel drives are included within the desired scope of work. Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents. This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel. A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on January 31, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the Engineering Conference Room on the 1st Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory. For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley Clerk-Treasurer

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Actors Theatre of Indiana is a notfor-profit, professional arts organization located in Carmel, Indiana. It is the Resident Professional Theatre Company at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. We are looking for an individual to lead our Development activities. This individual should have previously worked in a fundraising capacity for a not-forprofit organization and would now like to return to the workforce on a part-time basis. This individual should have an outgoing and engaging personality, as well as experience in identifying and soliciting financial commitments from both corporations and individuals. If you have the necessary experience and would like to discuss this opportunity, please send your resume’ to: Executive Director, Actors Theatre of Indiana, 510 3rd Avenue SW, Carmel, IN 46032.

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