January 24, 2023 — Carmel

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New buildings proposed at The Bridges, 116th Street and Range Line Road

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

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DEVELOPMENT

The Carmel Plan Commission met Jan. 17 to review plans for a medical office building in The Bridges, a new building on the corner of 116th Street and Range Line Road and other proposals.

MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT THE BRIDGES

The commission reviewed plans for a 17,000-square-foot, three-story medical office building on the southwest corner of Illinois Street and Pittman Way, just south of Market District in The Bridges. The plans fill nearly 4 of 9 acres set to be developed by Cornerstone Companies, which has not finalized plans for the rest of the site.

During a public hearing, three residents expressed concern about issues that included light pollution, traffic and maintenance of existing and proposed ponds.

Jill Meisenheimer, a west Carmel resident and a founder of Carmel Citizens for Responsible Zoning, said many neighbors of the project generally support it but are disappointed with the poor state of the existing ponds in The Bridges and worry the problem could affect future water features.

“We have concerns because the (north end) of The Bridges had terrible problems with maintenance in terms of that water,” she said. “In the beginning we were told it would have babbling brooks, but what we’ve gotten are two segments along 116th Street that have not been an inviting entry.”

Commissioners acknowledged the poor state of the existing ponds and urged city staff to identify and work with those responsible for their maintenance to improve them. Developers said their proposed ponds have a design that should prevent them from suffering the same fate as the ponds at the north end of The Bridges.

The commission sent the matter to its commercial committee on Feb. 7 for further review. The full plan commission will have final voting authority.

116TH STREET AND RANGE LINE ROAD

Plans for a new building on .89 acres on the southeast corner of 116th Street and Range Line Road underwent a major redesign since being presented to the commission in December. Since then, discussions between landowner Warren Johnson and city officials revealed that the city did not

secure enough right-of-way for a sidewalk along the roundabout it is constructing at the intersection, meaning Johnson’s original plans for his site wouldn’t work.

The new proposal features a one-story building (designed to appear as two stories) along 116th Street connected to a two-story office building along Range Line Road by an atrium and courtyard area.

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the plans subject to Johnson working with Carmel’s Dept. of Community Services to resolve minor outstanding issues. Typically, the matter would have been sent to the commission’s commercial committee for further review, but with the project already delayed by the redesign and interest rates rising, Johnson urged a vote at the meeting. He said his financing for the project, which is not receiving financial support or incentives from the city, is dependent on receiving city approval by the end of the month. With a delay beyond that, he would likely not be able to continue the project, he said.

Commissioners Leo Dierckman and Adam Campagna abstained from voting. As newly appointed members of the commission, they said they felt they did not know enough about the project’s history and unique circumstances to be comfortable voting on it without the commercial committee having reviewed it.

TRU HOTEL

Developers of a five-story Tru Hotel planned along Meridian Street just north of Ritz Charles are going back to the drawing board after commissioners said the design of the five-story, 126-room hotel isn’t the right fit in Carmel.

Dierckman took issue with the Tru brand’s colors being incorporated throughout the design, saying the building looked like a billboard for the hotel chain.

“You can’t carry that color throughout the entire building. Just spend a day here and drive around, because (that design) isn’t going to cut mustard for this commissioner,” he said. “It’s incredibly tacky, but it’s a cheap hotel. It’s going to have to be Carmelized.”

John Hafner, CEO of Minnesota-based Cities Edge Architects, thanked the commissioners for their honest feedback, as it will help guide the design team as they rework the building.

“You might think you were rough on us, but this is what we needed to hear,” he said.

The commission sent the matter to its commercial committee for further review on Feb. 7. The full plan commission will have final voting authority.

A proposed three-story medical office building at The Bridges is set to be surrounded by a pond and walkways. (Renderings from documents filed with the City of Carmel)

A commercial building proposed on the southeast corner of 116th Street and Range Line Road. A Tru Hotel is planned along U.S. 31 north of Ritz Charles

Hamilton Southeastern senior point guard guides team to success

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton Southeastern senior Olivia Brown is the consummate point guard.

“She has a knack of knowing where to be and reading the other team’s offense to get her hands on a lot of passes,” Royals girls basketball coach Brian Satterfield said. “Olivia has also been great at creating opportunities for her teammates and herself at times. She sees the floor so well and looks to find her teammates whenever they are open. Her biggest improvement from last year is taking care of the basketball. Her decision-making and places she gets to on the floor have allowed her to lower her turnover average from a year ago. She is our best defender and doesn’t always score a lot of points, but she has a hand in most of the points we score.

“She leads us in assists, steals, deflections and tied for the lead in blocks while second in rebounding.”

MEET OLIVIA BROWN

Favorite subject: Health sciences

Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”

Favorite movie: “The Princess and the Frog”

Prior to Jan. 17, the 5-foot-7 Brown was averaging 6.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 3.8 steals per game for the Royals (17-2). She commits only 2.7 turnovers per game.

“One of my big goals is to keep turnovers down and assists up,” she said. “I try to keep a 3-to-1 assists-to-turnovers ratio.”

Brown said she has improved on being a leader.

“One of the things (Satterfield) challenged me is to open my mouth even more than I have before and really get across to my teammates what we need to get done,” she said.

Brown, who has played varsity all four

years, is a three-year starter.

Satterfield said Brown is a fierce competitor.

“She is one of our hardest workers every day,” he said. “The staff wishes she would be more vocal on the court at times, but she, along with our other seniors, are always reaching out and talking to players to make sure everything is good.”

Brown said the team has many scoring options. Riley Makalusky was leading the team with a 18.8 points per game scoring average, followed by her sister, Maya Makalusky, at 15.3 ppg.

“As the point guard, I see all the things that are happening on the court,” Brown said. “I think we have such a wide skill set and everyone knows how to play their roles really well. I love the team chemistry we have going.”

Brown competed on the Royals’ track and field team as a middle-distance runner. Although she said track kept her in shape for basketball, she gave it up after her sophomore season to concentrate on basketball for recruiting purposes. Brown has signed with the University of Akron of the Mid-American Conference.

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Hamilton Southeastern senior point guard Olivia Brown averages 7.4 assists per game. (Photo courtesy of Olivia Brown)

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Carmel woman stabbed in head while exiting Bloomington bus

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

pect and alerted police of her whereabouts until they arrived and arrested Billie R. Davis, a 56-year-old Bloomington resident.

POLICE

An 18-year-old Carmel woman, an Indiana University student, was stabbed multiple times in the head while attempting to exit a bus Jan. 11 in Bloomington.

According to the Bloomington Police Dept., the victim told investigators that at approximately 4:45 p.m. as she waited for the doors of the Bloomington Transit bus to open at a stop at 4th Street and the B-Line Trail another passenger began striking her repeatedly in the head.

The suspect exited the bus at the stop and began walking toward Kirkwood Avenue. A witness on the bus followed the sus-

Davis was initially charged with battery, but after the victim received treatment at the hospital, she was found to have multiple stab wounds. Subsequently, the charge against Davis was amended to attempted murder.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Davis told police she targeted her victim because she was Asian and that “it would be one less person to blow up our country.”

Police said camera footage from the bus showed that Davis and the victim did not interact before the stabbing.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. Rob Shrake at 812-349-3352.

4 arrested for robbery of Payless Liquors on River Rd.

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Four Indianapolis residents are facing multiple charges for their alleged role in a robbery at Payless Liquors at 14580 River Rd. in Carmel.

POLICE

Police used surveillance footage and information from the public to identify Natesia Davidson, 24; Arionna Davis, 21; Kayla Bradshaw, 31; and a 15-year-old juvenile as suspects in the case. They are

alleged to have stolen numerous bottles of liquor from the store shortly before 1 p.m. Nov. 3.

Davidson, Davis and Bradshaw have been charged with robbery, organized theft and theft. The juvenile is facing the same charges plus a count of intimidation.

Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. Reference CPD case number 20-70453.

DISPATCHES

Chief of staff appointment — Auditor of State Tera Klutz appointed Carmel resident Courtney Schaafsma to serve as chief of staff. Schaafsma previously served under the Pence and Holcomb administrations as the commissioner for the Dept. of Local Government Finance. She has also served as the director of school efficiency with the Indiana Dept. of Education and as executive director of the Distressed Unit Appeal Board. As chief of staff, Schaafsma will plan and direct all administrative, financial and operational activities in collaboration with the auditor.

Parent education classes — The Chris Center is presenting a series of free parent education classes designed to provide support and information to parents and caregivers raising adolescents. Upcoming classes include:

• 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at University High School – How to Start Difficult Conversations –Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation and more.

• 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Carmel Clay Public Library – Managing Childhood Anxiety – A Family Process. Register at chriscenterpaw.com.

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Tadikonda announces council bid

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

to take that same commitment and focus it on ideas and problem solving beyond education.”

Tadikonda said his campaign will focus on long-term investment strategies and public safety.

ELECTION

Carmel entrepreneur Ven Tadikonda is hoping to bring a fresh perspective to the Carmel City Council. The Republican recently announced a campaign for the West District seat in this year’s municipal election. Incumbent Democrat Miles Nelson is running for mayor, opening the seat for a new councilor. As of Jan. 17, Tadikonda was the only candidate to file for the West District. Candidates may file for the election through Feb. 3. Tadikonda, who works in IT, said he’s considered running for city council for a couple of years but only recently made the decision to launch a 2023 campaign.

“My life is a great example of the American dream. I want to protect and promote our way of life so each individual, including other first-generation Americans, can continue to experience the American dream,” he said. “This commitment to the next generation led my family and I to start a scholarship fund right here in Carmel. Now, I want

“I want to focus on building the type of community where people will want to come and raise a family or build a business for years to come,” he said. “As an entrepreneur, I believe that means creating the conditions for a safe, clean and inviting community and letting individuals and the private sector do the rest.”

Tadikonda has not held public office. He ran for the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees in 2018 and was defeated by incumbent Pam Knowles.

Tadikonda and his wife, Padmaja, have lived in Carmel for 20 years and have four children. He has served in several leadership positions with the Indian Association of Indianapolis and has volunteered or supported the Carmel Education Foundation, Nationalities Council, International Market Place Events, Carmel Dads’ Club and more.

Barnes seeks Northwest seat

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Sheldon Barnes has been impressed with the growth and development of Carmel since he moved to the city in 2010, and he’s hoping to help shape its future as a member of the city council.

Among his campaign goals, Barnes wants to renew Carmel’s focus on being a bicycle-friendly city, improve transparency in city spending, increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations and support mental health initiatives.

ELECTION

A Republican, Barnes is running for the council’s Northwest District seat in this year’s municipal election. Republican incumbent Laura Campbell announced earlier this month that she will not seek reelection. As of Jan. 17, Barnes was the only candidate to file for the seat. Candidates may file to run for office through Feb. 3.

“Our leaders led us through 2008 and that (Great) Recession and have led our city to being recognized as one of the best cities to live, work and play,” Barnes said. “I am looking for an opportunity to serve and give back to my city. As a fiscal conservative, I will focus on ensuring we’re thoughtful and transparent in our spending priorities, as we could be headed for another recession.”

Barnes ran for Hamilton County Council in 2018 and the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees in 2022. Although he didn’t win either race, he said both campaigns provided an opportunity to demonstrate to voters his understanding of the office and issues and his vision for the future.

Barnes has a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a management and leadership concentration, and he works as an associate director at Eli Lilly and Co. He and his wife have four children. He has served as a coach for Indiana Fire Juniors and the Carmel Dads’ Club and has volunteered with the Hoosier Veteran Assistance Foundation, Gleaners Food Bank, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, the TOPSoccer program for disabled athletes and Special Olympics Indiana.

Tadikonda

Barnes

Poindexter seeking reelection

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel City Court Judge Brian Poindexter has filed for reelection in the 2023 municipal election.

ever-changing issues and challenges the community faces,” Poindexter stated in a press release.

First appointed to the role in January 2009 by Gov. Mitch Daniels, he won election in 2011, 2015 and 2019. Earlier in his career, he was a homicide prosecutor in Marion County and was a supervisor in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.

ELECTION

During his current term, the city court relocated to a temporary location on Gradle Drive while construction continues to expand the Carmel Police Dept. headquarters to include a new courtroom. When the pandemic began in 2020, Poindexter presided over an emergency courtroom facility to handle timely cases when social distancing and closures were at their peak.

“In my next term, I will continue building on vital community relationships and identifying the available local resources that will support the court in addressing the

City court typically hears misdemeanor cases, many involving drugs, alcohol, traffic violations, vehicles and DNR violations.

“No individual that comes before a judge should ever have any concern that (they) will be treated unfairly,” Poindexter stated. “I will continue, without fail, to ensure that everyone that stands before the court is treated first with dignity and afforded a fair and impartial hearing.”

Poindexter and his wife, Anne Hensley Poindexter, are Carmel residents. They have a daughter in medical school who is a graduate of Carmel High School.

The judge’s community involvement includes serving as a past president of the Rotary Club of Carmel, a past president of the Board of Directors of Janus Developmental Services and a former member of the Board of Governors of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Candidate filing continues for municipal primary election

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Candidate filing for the May 2 municipal primary election is underway through Feb. 3. As of Jan. 18, candidates to file in Carmel are:

Mayor

• Kevin “Woody” Rider (R)

• Sue Finkam (R)

City clerk

• Jacob W. Quinn (R)

City court judge

• Brian G. Poindexter (R)

City council Northwest District

• Sheldon Barnes (R)

City council North Central District

• Leah York (R)

• Teresa Ayers (R)

• Jonathan Blake (R)

• Chuck Ford (R)

• Courtney Culver (D)

City council Northeast District

• Jason Engle (R)

• Shannon Minnaar (R)

City council Southeast District

• Adam Aasen (R)

City council West District

• Ven Tadikonda (R)

City council at-large (vote for three)

• Jake Madore (D)

• Rich Taylor (R)

• Matthew J. Snyder (R)

• Jeff Worrell (R)

No candidates have filed for the council’s South Central District seat, which is held by incumbent Tony Green (R).

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Bestselling author to visit Carmel library

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

Bestselling author Ross Gay will visit the Carmel Clay Public Library Feb. 3 as part of its “Behind the Books” series. The free one-hour event for adults and teens will be at 7 p.m. in the community room.

EVENT

Gay has been interviewed on NPR, and his works have appeared in numerous publications, including Atlanta Review, American Poetry Review, American Journal of Poetry, Paris Review and Harvard Review. Gay will read pieces from his works and take questions from audience members.

Kendall Culbertson, who is coordinating the program, describes the author’s works as “beautiful, uplifting collections — perfect for this moment in time that can feel like a struggle for a variety of reasons.”

The library will offer free copies of Gay’s “Book of Delights,” a New York Times bestseller, to adult and teen Winter Reading Program participants while supplies last.

Gay’s accolades include the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award, National Book Critics Circle Award and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. He is an accomplished poet whose poetry publications include “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude,” which was a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry. Gay’s most recent collection of essays, “Inciting Joy,” was released in October.

Gay earned a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College, an MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College and a doctorate in American Literature from Temple University. He has taught literature, art and poetry at multiple colleges and teaches at Indiana University and Drew University.

Registration for the library event is recommended and may be done by visiting carmelclaylibrary.org. Complimentary copies of “Book of Delights” may be picked up, while supplies last, at the CCPL main library teen or adult services desks.

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Getting to know Daniel Beyer

Daniel Beyer is the manager of communications for the City of Lawrence. An Indianapolis resident, he has worked for Lawrence for five years.

Are you an early bird or night owl?

Right now, I’m kind of forced into being an early bird. My 2-year-old seems to have an internal alarm and wakes up at 5 a.m. every day, and I’m on morning duty.

Do you have a hidden talent?

I can cook. Does that count? I love watching YouTube cooking videos and learning how to make awesome food.

What’s a no-skip album for you?

“Either/Or” by Elliott Smith, and my favorite bands right now are Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Sylvan Esso.

Do you have a role model?

My boss, the mayor of Lawrence, Steve Collier is a great mentor. He really trusts people to do their jobs and gives people credit for the work they do. He’s open to change, listens to people and he really cares deeply about the City of Lawrence.

Podcasts or music for a long drive?

What’s your go-to for either?

Podcasts! I’m big on NBA and video game podcasts.

Do you have a favorite meal to have in Lawrence?

My go-to lunch spots are Foster’s Cafe in Ivy Tech (Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl), Porter Books & Bread (The Austen Sandwich) and Fitzgerald’s Lunch House (The Rooster Sandwich).

What’s your favorite season? Why?

Fall. I love sweatshirts, bonfires and football. I don’t like being too hot in humid Indiana summers.

What’s your favorite drink?

Beer. I love all kinds, but usually just PBR. If I’m getting a local growler, I’ll go with an IPA like Rail Splitter from Triton (Brewing Co.).

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The City of Carmel held its fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day ceremony Jan. 17 at the Tarkington Theater. A free event, speakers, performers and others honored the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.

The commemoration began with the presentation of colors led by the Carmel VFW Post 10003 Honor Guard and two anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

During opening remarks, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard quoted Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and spoke about how that dream can be manifested.

“We celebrate King Day once a year,” Brainard said. “But how do we, the other 364 days of the year, help realize that dream in this country? I think we do it city by city, place by place, neighborhood by neighborhood.”

Shaune Shelby, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, presented three poetic readings. Other performances included songs by the EBC praise team and a Carmel High School choir, interpretative dance by the 4Mation Dance Troupe and a skit. At the end of the event, Carmel City Councilor Miles Nelson read a proclamation from the mayor stating that Jan. 17 is the National Day of Racial Healing and urging all residents to promote transformation in ways that “ensure the best quality of life for every child.”

CARMEL REMEMBERS MLK’S

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard gives opening remarks.

A Carmel High School High School choir performs.

From left, Julien Gourgue, Greg Lilly, Noah Plake and Ronnie Taylor perform a skit, “The Barber Shop,” a story about two barbers telling their younger customers about their experiences during segregation in the 1960s and the importance of not taking rights for granted.

Ebenezer Church Praise Team performs the Black National Anthem: “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” (Photos by Edward Redd)

CHS students present Hindu Culturalx Awareness Workshops

Singh, Arya Goel, and Asini Jayarapu

As high schoolers with a Hindu American identity, we’ve gone through years of school and many interesting interactions with those curious about our culture, and we have made many observations.

EDUCATION

Throughout the years, it has been apparent that there’s been a steady increase in the Hindu population in Indiana, specifically in the Carmel and Fishers school districts. Considering this growth, we thought that it would be beneficial to familiarize our teachers and community members with our heritage and who we are.

In the past, we’ve involved our teachers by inviting them to an annual Hindu tradition-based teacher appreciation ceremony, Guru Vandana. We would often notice that our teachers’ typical reactions were laden with curiosity, surprise and appreciation.

Considering the list of frequently asked questions collected over many such Guru Vandana events, we felt that the time had come to present to CCS teachers about our culture in a structured and informative workshop format. The intent behind this Dharma Awareness Workshop was to enrich teachers’ understanding of Hindu culture so that they could connect with their Hindu students at a more personal level.

In June, we presented our first Hindu Cultural Awareness Workshop to Carmel Clay Schools teachers and staff. We addressed misconceptions that many non-Hindus have, as well as the basic principles of Hindu Dharma. After receiving positive feedback from this workshop, we wanted to continue this effort.

To prepare for the Smoky Row workshop held this month, we began by attending the Dharma Ambassador Workshop conducted by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh. This was an educational event that provided us with the resources to redirect this information. We then brainstormed the key details we wanted to resonate with the teachers. Most importantly, we wanted teachers to gain a better understanding of how to make their students comfortable in the classroom, so they can confidently connect with them in a personal way.

Throughout the presentation, it was heartwarming to see teachers who had a genuine desire to learn about Hindu Dharma. Mutual respect was recognized as teachers became better equipped to engage their Hindu students.

Eesha Singh, Arya Goel and Asini Jayarapu are students at Carmel High School.

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Lila Jay, principal of Smoky Row Elementary, with, from left, Eesha Singh, Asini Jayarapu and Arya Goel at the Hindu Cultural Awareness Workshop held earlier this month. (Photo courtesy of J.R. Sandadi)

DISPATCHES

Carmel author to hold book signing — Camel resident Freddie Kelvin, a photographer and retired doctor, will have a meet and greet book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at Foundation Friends Bookstore at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Kelvin’s memoir, “Urban Nomad” reflects on his search for identity and coming to terms with his Jewish heritage.

Military, first responders appreciation — Colonial Christian School, 8140 Union Chapel Rd., will host a Military and First Responders Appreciation Night on Jan. 24 when the Cougars take on the Crusaders from Suburban Christian. Colonial is offering free admission to all first responders, active duty and veterans of the armed forces, as well as free admission to their spouses. Doors open with a junior high

boys basketball game at 4:30 p.m., varsity girls at 5:30 p.m., a Color Guard presentation at 6:45 p.m. and the varsity boys at 7 p.m. Colonial will honor all military and first responders at halftime of the varsity boys game.

Earth Day Art Contest — Carmel Green Initiative is inviting students in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter the 2023 Earth Day Art Contest. Art entries will be displayed at several community exhibits. Entries are due Feb. 17. Learn more at CarmelGreen.org.

CCS receives state grant — Carmel Clay Schools has received $99,804 from the Indiana Dept. of Education in STEM Integration Grant funding.

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Reed went to Heaven on January 10, 2023, at the age of 91 in Fishers, IN. She was born on July 18, 1931, to Ruth Wernert and William Gurtler in Wilkinsburg, PA. In 1937, her mother died of leukemia, and Barbie and her brother, Bill, went to live with their grandparents, Charles and Mary Gurtler, in Chicago, IL.

From an early age, Barb accepted Christ as her personal Savior, thanks to the spiritual counsel and witness of her Uncle Lester Gurtler. She always trusted God and looked to the Lord to direct her path.

Barbie graduated as valedictorian from Reynoldsburg High School in Ohio in 1948. She graduated as salutatorian from Hillsdale College in Michigan in 1952 with a BA teaching degree in child development. Barbara worked as a college switchboard operator, was active in the Chi Omega sorority, on the editorial staff of the college yearbook and newspaper, a cheerleader, in the homecoming court, and involved in the International Relations Club, which focused on the newly created United Nations.

In April 1952, Barbara married her college sweetheart, William H. Kuni, from Detroit, MI. To this union were born eight children: Denise (Mike) Charlston; William Henry Kuni, III; Diane (Paul) Thorsell; David Kuni; Bruce (Kim) Kuni; Donna (Matt) Rollins; and twins, Deborah Kuni Hines and Daniel (Jill) Kuni. Throughout the years the family lived in Chicago, IL; Long Island, NY; Cleveland, OH; Atchison, KS, and East

Barb was very involved in leadership of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She served in her local church as pianist and in ministries: Sunday school, Ladies Bible studies, Youth for Christ, and VBS. Barb’s career was being a teacher at Lowpoint Washburn Elementary School in IL. In 1989, Barbara received a grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities on teaching the US Constitution to students. She earned the “Outstanding History Teacher” award by the DAR.

Later in life, Barb married Maynard Branch in 2001. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. He passed away in 2012. In 2019, Barb married Dr. John Reed from Dallas Theological Seminary. They were thankful to God for the time they had together before John went to Heaven.

Barbara is survived by her eight children, two brothers, Bill Gurtler and Paul Gurtler (Kimberly), 21 grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren, and many relatives. Barbara had a deep love for the Word of God and her greatest desire was for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Visitation was Wed. 1/18/23 and Thurs. 1/19/23; Celebration of Life Service followed at Trinity Baptist Church, 1010 E. 126th St., Carmel, IN 46033. Burial service was at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, IN. Memorial gifts may be made to the ministry H.O.P.E. Inc. (Home of Parent-directed Edification) at https://www.parentshope.org/ donate.

CEF awards grants for student-led projects

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The Carmel Education Foundation has announced grants for nine student-led projects.

nity event for 2024

• Revitalizing the CHS Greenhouse, CHS — Revitalize the CHS greenhouse to enable the expansion of club activities

EDUCATION

Students were challenged to come up with ideas that would either provide a wellness or community building aspect to their classroom, club or school. All grants will be implemented between January and May. Each grant has an educator mentor to guide students through the planning and budgeting process.

Projects receiving grants are:

• Color Our Community with Culture, Forest Dale Elementary — The purchase of books in many languages as a resource for multilingual students

• Science Showcase, Carmel High School – Showcasing five science experiments to elementary students

• Flare for Science, CHS — Purchase of a solar telescope and plan for a commu-

• CCS Chess Club, CHS — Creation of a chess club across the entire district

• The Sticky Solution, Clay Middle School

— A program using recycling bins for chewing gum recycling

• Board Game Community Night, Creekside Middle School — Creation of a community game night to be held at school

• CHS Composting Campaign, CHS — Environmental education project to compost food scraps for use in various projects around school

• School Garden, Creekside Middle School — Implementation of a garden in the school

Funding for the grants was made possible from proceeds from the foundation’s 2022 Taste of Carmel event.

Barbara Louise Gurtler Kuni Branch

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

When Elaine Smith became an FBI agent in 1979, she knew it would be a challenging job — especially for a woman.

Many of her male co-workers kept her at a distance, she said, avoiding her as a partner in the field and inappropriately prying into her personal affairs in the office. She thought she’d find support from the few other female agents in the office, but — to her surprise — they were even colder, at least initially, driven more by competition than congeniality.

But in February 1983, Elaine, a wife and mother still relatively new to the FBI, became the only agent capable of advancing a case that led to the unraveling of much of Chicago’s organized crime. After surviving three bullets to the head in a failed assassination attempt, Ken Eto, who ran a gambling operation for the mob, singled out Elaine to hear his story.

“Anyone that had been kind to him in his life had been a woman,” said Elaine, a Carmel resident since 2005. “Everybody says a woman can’t be an FBI agent, but this guy only trusted women. He remembered my name. He said, ‘I’m property of the FBI, and I’ll only speak to Elaine Smith.’ They were dumbfounded. I was dumbfounded.”

It was an amazing turn of events for someone who hadn’t even considered becoming an agent until it was almost too late to do so.

A SECOND CAREER

For many, securing a job as an FBI agent fulfills a lifelong dream. Not so for Elaine Smith.

After graduating from the University of Illinois, she spent 11 years working as an elementary school teacher, moving frequently as her husband — FBI agent Tom Smith — was reassigned. Tom first planted the thought of a career change in Elaine’s mind.

“She was a good teacher, and she had a lot of interpersonal skills,” Tom said. “The other reason is because she didn’t understand why I was late or why I had to work on the weekends. I thought, ‘Hey, maybe if she does this, she’ll understand,’ which actually turned out to be the case, because she worked more than me.”

Elaine became an agent at age 34, just before she would have aged out of eligibility. She quickly fell in love with the job, and it helped her and Tom — former high school sweethearts who will celebrate 57 years of marriage in March — deepen their bond, despite its challenges.

“When he went (to investigate) bank robberies and kidnappings, it always happened on Friday nights,” Elaine said. “They’d always scrounge around for agents, and I was one

of the scrounged. I would always go with him. I wanted to be with him on Friday nights, so we would go out to a bank robbery and then go and have dinner.”

As a new agent, Elaine said she was bypassed for the most interesting cases. She eventually managed to join a squad specializing in organized crime and was assigned to investigate an “old dog,” a stalled case that had been passed from agent to agent. That’s how she first learned of Eto and his gambling ring.

Elaine became laser-focused on the case, and in September 1980 her efforts paid off when the FBI successfully raided Eto’s operation. Soon, she found an opportunity to ask him to become an informant and was quickly rebuffed. Less than 18 months later, however, everything changed.

‘HE KNEW EVERYTHING’

A ringing phone awakened Elaine from a deep sleep during a February 1983 ski trip with her family. She was stunned to learn that Eto had been shot in the head three times — and survived. But she was even more shocked to learn that he had said she was the only investigator with whom he would share what he knew about the mob.

Thus began the next phase of their relationship, one that

mob

included Eto providing details of the inner workings of the Chicago organized crime scene. His information led to several arrests and convictions, including as recently as 2015, 11 years after his death at age 84.

Eto’s would-be assassins weren’t so fortunate. Their bodies were found in the trunk of a car in Naperville, Ill., five months after their botched hit. They had been strangled to death.

Eto, who was interned at the Minidoka War Relocation Center during World War II because of his Japanese heritage, entered the U.S. Federal Witness Protection Program after his trial, hidden from those with mob ties but frequently in touch with Elaine and her family. She described their relationship as being like a father and daughter.

Tom Smith said his wife describes Eto as the “Rosetta Stone” of understanding the Chicago mob.

“He was a very, very smart guy,” Tom Smith said. “He didn’t have a formal education, but he had a photographic memory. He knew everything about the mob.”

‘A MOVIE, FOR SURE’

Over the next 20 years, Elaine continued her work as an agent, becoming an expert in money laundering. In September 2001, she began investigating the financial backgrounds of the terrorists involved in the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks.

Elaine, now 77, retired from the FBI in 2002, and she and Tom moved to Carmel a few years later to be near their daughter, Kim. From her new home, she worked to help financial institutions prevent and detect money laundering, as well as consult in financial fraud cases.

Not long after Eto’s death, a Japanese doctor asked Elaine to write a book about her career and friendship with the mobster-turned-informant.

Reluctantly, Elaine — who never intended to become an author — agreed. “A Gun in My Gucci” was initially printed in Japan, and in 2011 she reworked it to refocus the story on her perspective throughout the ordeal and published it in the U.S. Her book caught the attention of film producer Donna Gigliotti, whose many credits include “Hidden Figures,” “Silver Linings Playbook” and an Oscar for “Shakespeare in Love.” Gigliotti has optioned the rights to Elaine’s book and is developing a screenplay based on it.

“Elaine’s story is amazing. I was struck by what a pioneer she was within the FBI ranks in the 1980s,” Gigliotti said. “Add to that, her unlikely alliance with Joe Eto — that these two outsiders managed to bring down some of Chicago’s biggest mobsters — it’s a movie, for sure.”

Tom, 78, describes his wife as a “reluctant heroine” but said her story has inspired women of all ages.

“They see this as somebody who does something extraordinary,” he said.

Learn more at AGunInMyGucci.com.

ON THE COVER: Elaine and Tom Smith pause in their Carmel home. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Ken Eto, center, in the 1950s during his time as a mob associate.

Elaine Smith in 1978, the year she applied to become an FBI agent. (Photos courtesy of Elaine Smith)

Retired FBI agent recounts how failed assassination attempt, unlikely friendship helped unravel Chicago

Elaine Smith

Tom Smith

Common-model luxury

crank windows from 2004.

ESSAY

Moving along our nation’s highways, we encounter all manner and sort of peculiarity. The world’s largest ball of twine is just ahead. Or, at Exit 328 B, we can enjoy the “world’s best” cup of coffee in air-conditioned comfort 24 hours a day. Wow! Still, most of what we meet is more mundane. It is the

As such, both windscreen and rearview are filled with base-model modes of transportation piloted by base-model humans. There is nothing wrong with driving the most common car on Earth. In fact, that vehicle, the Corolla, has been well-tested and can be commonly repaired. Some would argue that owning it is a genius move. Can we take the same position in being a very

In most options, we are not granted much choice. Our color, age, trim package and nameplate are determined before delivery to the lot. We are left to take what we get. The luxury edition went to the last person, and we are stuck with something with

Monster truck or Italian sports car, we decide on maintenance. We decide which after-market accessories to install. We decide how and where we drive it. Sure, some got the hybrid with abundant “free” fuel. Others found themselves with a family truckster with 19 cup holders. Yet once delivered, we determine if we stay at base model or work to move up a bit. Education, exercise and relationship maintenance all add to our standard stock. We may not have been born rich, brilliant or beautiful, but we can clean update, and improve the model we are dealt.

The way we care for this one might give us a head start when St. Peter stands to negotiate our trade-in. But for most today, a top-performing Kia is likely better than a stalled Lamborghini.

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

Life is a (crazy) dream

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

wind and the dead-people visits distracted me from closing up shop, so to speak.

HUMOR

I don’t know what is going on inside my head lately. I had a dream last night that went from my grappling with a personal case of head lice while babysitting a couple of preteen strangers to me at an Easter parade where deceased friends kept stopping to say hello. I didn’t awake until the zombie horde forced a semi off a bridge next to where I was drinking coffee. I asked my husband, Doo, what he thought these visions meant, and he responded with a short monologue ala Sigmund Freud, emphatically telling him to, “Get out. Now!” Hilarious.

Doo also reminded me that I had left a bathroom drawer open, wide enough so that when he stumbled in this morning, he clocked his left thigh so hard he now has a noticeable bruise. I vaguely recall rummaging for Advil around 4 a.m. while peering through a window to determine if a tornado was approaching. I guess the screaming

All this is to say that, clearly, I have too much on my plate, at least subconsciously. As I type, I am mentally listing today’s “chores,” along with work and family “stuff” that needs to be addressed in the near future. But what’s a girl to do? Ignore parenting, wife-ing, teaching, cleaning, managing, shopping, sudoku-ing, exercising, planning, living altogether?

I’m certain my latest intake of Thai food and psychological thrillers aren’t helping, but in my defense, have you watched “The Menu” yet? Wonderfully disturbing. So, I’ll just have to deal with the crazy dreams and hope life settles soon.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Commentary by Terry Anker

Terry Anker is an

Getting testy over dark chocolate

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

recycle bin. Here’s the feature article’s headline:

Some Trader Joe’s dark chocolate has dangerous levels of lead and cadmium.

HUMOR

My wife read some troubling information in one of her monthly magazines. You might think the source of this bad news was Prevention, where every page is full of things you should not be full of, like red meat, trans fats, cakes and pies. Next thing you know they’ll be telling us to lay off cheese. Or did I miss that issue?

No, this time the messenger was Consumer Reports. As a result of our subscription, over the years we learned we purchased a lemon of a car, an energy inefficient freezer, unsafe snow tires and a dangerous snowblower.

At the back of the magazine, they list what items they are presently testing in their labs. So, there’s a good chance we also bought the wrong toaster, mattress and insect repellants. Last month, they were rating blood pressure monitors, which I really need when reading one of their reports. We’ve learned that we wasted lots of money buying useless vitamins and organic food options. I have trouble sleeping at night because CR rated my pillow choice very low — lower even than MyPillow. I bought a MyPillow years ago, but I returned it. I emailed the owner and told him that sleeping with my head on his product made me lean to the left.

So, what did CR report on that upset my wife? Mary Ellen is a chocolate lover, and the darker, the better. Well, things could not have gotten any darker than last week when the new CR landed in our mailbox, just minutes before she tossed it in our

Say it ain’t so, Joe! That’s where Mary Ellen gets most of her chocolate. She will also occasionally pick up nonessentials like eggs, milk, bread, fresh fruits and vegetables.

For years, my wife’s consumption of chocolate was encouraged by reports that chocolate was good for us — especially the dark variety, which is full of antioxidants. True, it contains some caffeine, but if you can’t sleep, what better way to stay awake than scarfing down a candy bar?

CR tested dark chocolate bars at Trader Joe’s. For some bars, eating just an ounce a day puts someone over a level that CR’s experts say may be harmful. Well, there goes Halloween. Scary, huh?

Mary Ellen wanted to know whether the CR folks had to taste the candy, and if so, were there any openings available for those jobs?

My wife is health conscious and will cut down on her chocolate consumption. She asked if I’d be willing to make some similar sacrifices, based on past CR reports. I’m proud to announce that the vitamin pill I took last Tuesday was the last I will ever take.

POLICIES

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We’ve learned that we wasted lots of money buying useless vitamins and organic food options. I have trouble sleeping at night because CR rated my pillow choice very low

– DICK WOLFSIE

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker.

Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

Earn up to

READERS’ VIEWS

Art at Clay Terrace inspires

Editor,

Now that the artwork in Clay Terrace has been removed, I was reflecting on a moment I wanted to share. While driving through Clay Terrace some time ago, I glanced to my right, and there was this stunning mural of a Black little girl eating ice cream. Before I realized it, a tear was coming down my cheek. This mural was special; unlike other murals of Black people who were famous or conducting some form of art, this little girl was just eating ice cream. Yet, she had earned her spot in Carmel.

A few days later, while going to Party City with my 10-year-old boys, who, like many 10-year-old boys, only get excited about Minecraft and video games, unexpectedly lit up when they saw the mural. Even more

shockingly, they ran to it and exclaimed, “Mommy, mommy, take a picture of us!” I couldn’t believe it; I quickly reached for my phone and took the picture.

My mind raced. Why did this excite my boys when little else did? Then I realized, from this mural, they felt seen. It was another kid who looked like them, doing something they also enjoyed partaking in, displayed in a vast, beautiful mural where they often do not see themselves reflected. In a city whereas a person of color, you can either stand out too much or seem invisible, this seemed like a happy medium.

Thank you, Kevin West, for this beautiful piece of art that will always have a special place in my heart.

Carmella Sparrow, Carmel

Let’s talk about zoning reform

Editor,

I am a young resident who is concerned about how the city is developing the Central District and the discourse surrounding it. I believe that densifying is good for Carmel in the long term. However, I disagree with solely using corporate developers to create it. Can we encourage density without relying on big companies to build it all?

Nowhere in the discourse between the city and the Johnson Addition (residents) have I heard zoning reform being mentioned. Most of the neighbors cite the strict zoning code as reasons why the new houses that are a part of the AT&T development should not be built. To me this is so

backwards. We want to encourage density, but also allow for people to build it in their own way.

If the city were to relax the Central District zoning, families could build duplexes and corner-stores-with-homes-on-top in our neighborhoods again, creating that small town feel like in the old days of the 1900s.

Businesses like Jamaican Reggae Grill are being pushed out for these huge projects. We need to relax the zoning codes so that our local business owners can build their restaurants and groceries in our neighborhoods.

Riley Choe, Carmel

Read the full letter at youarecurrent.com?p=223041

Caucus process needs changes

Editor,

Thanks to Current in Carmel for including the list of precinct committee people in an article about the Carmel City Council seat caucus selection. I’ve spent considerable time attempting to find out who those people are. While a few are elected, the majority are appointed, and to my surprise, there is no findable list.

I was told one of two reasons: first, the dreaded “that’s how we’ve always done this,” and/or two, the state allows the list to be private. The second makes sense — it lets each political party choose. But why would Hamilton County Republicans choose

to keep the list private?

We now know that three of the voters live in one neighborhood — two in the same house! Considering the square miles in the district, this is not exactly representational government.

The caucus process makes sense. Elections are expensive and the caucus allows an expeditious way to fill a vacant seat. However, voters in Carmel deserve a say in the selection of their council representative. This secretive set-up denies voters the opportunity to contact those who’ll be making decisions on their behalf. It should be changed.

Mo Merhoff, Carmel

CHS student creates Roundabouts game

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com

A Carmel High School freshman has developed a card game called Roundabouts, inspired by Carmel’s traffic circles.

PROFILE

“I was hanging out with my dad, and we were thinking of ideas for fun board games,” Franklin Vrtis said. “Seeing as we live in Carmel and are surrounded by roundabouts, my dad suggested a game where players make roundabouts from the cards. I was like, ‘I can make that!’”

The 14-year-old started working on the game over summer break in 2022, spending approximately two hours a day on the project.

“The hardest part of making the game was not the gameplay or mechanics, but rather making each card fit with each other so that they can make circular roundabouts,” he said.

Vrtis had some guidance from his dad, Matt, through the process.

“My dad has a great eye for details, and he knows what the fundamentals of a card game should be like, as he and his side of the family adore tabletop games,” Vrtis said. “He tweaked every aspect of the game, like the art, rules and mechanics, to make it the best it could be. We were also the game’s play testers, along with many other family members. It was really cool that I was able to play test the game at GENCON.”

Roundabouts was ready to launch within a few months.

“It was just one of those ideas that built itself,” Vrtis said.

Vrtis has been making games from a young age.

“Me and my dad have always somewhat spitballed ideas for card games, and Roundabouts was the first one to really take off,” Vrtis said.

In Roundabouts, players take turns drawing one card at a time and placing it on the table. Each card is a quarter of a round-

about, with entrances, exits, and sometimes bonuses written on them. Roundabouts with more arrows and bonuses score more than those with fewer.

“These roundabouts don’t typically follow traffic laws. However, if you were actually driving on these, you would find yourself in many inescapable roundabouts,” Vrtis said.

Response to the game has been positive.

“Many of my friends, both in Carmel and far away, have sent pictures of them playing and having fun with Roundabouts. Whenever I get these messages, they’ve always been the highlight of my day,” Vrtis said.

Roundabouts is the second game that Visionmonster — the company comprised of Vrtis and his dad — has completed. The first game was called TAG: The Card Game and was much simpler than Roundabouts; players spelled out the word TAG to tag other players.

Roundabouts is available at All Things Carmel on Main Street.

DISPATCH

Marijuana in the workplace — Invest Hamilton County will offer a presentation about how to address marijuana in the workplace at a free event set for 8 to 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. in Fishers. With bordering states legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, the patchwork of laws that exist, and federal law that still criminalizes marijuana, many employers are left wondering what they can prohibit and test for in the workplace. Register at bit.ly/3XsVAmP.

Franklin Vrtis displays his Carmel-inspired card game, Roundabouts. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Vrtis)

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HerMD opens in City Center

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Dr. Somi Javaid’s career motivation came from a scary moment in her life.

were visiting her HerMD in Cincinnati from the Carmel area.

“We typically place ourselves in lifestyle centers based on feedback from HerMD patients,” she said.

WOMEN

“I nearly lost my mother when she was only 45 years old,” Javaid said of the 1997 incident. “She presented to the hospital with left arm pain, chest pain and shortness of breath. She was a thin, nonsmoking woman, so science and data couldn’t explain why a woman like her would ever present with four-vessel disease. Her dismissals nearly cost her her life. I was pre-med at Northwestern University at the time, and it was at that ‘aha’ moment I realized I was going to go into women’s health care because there were too many barriers for women.”

After landing her first post-medical school and residency, she was blindsided by its limitations.

“I was trying to see 50 patients a day and I didn’t have time to eat or go to the bathroom, let alone be an advocate for anyone,” Javaid said.

So, when the timing was right, in 2015 she decided to open HerMD in Cincinnati, where she lives. This month, Javaid opened the fourth HerMD at City Center in Carmel. The other locations are in Crescent Springs, Ky., and Franklin, Tenn. A fifth location will open in Millburn, N.J., in April.

Javaid, founder and chief medical officer for HerMD, said the goal is to have approximately 25 centers by 2026.

Javaid said data showed many patients

Two areas of HerMD focus are menopause and sexual health.

“I was listening to women who were facing delays in diagnosis, couldn’t get care and were told to just drink some wine and they’ll be fine when they wanted to talk about their sexual pain,” she said.

“They weren’t offered real evidence-based solutions. So, it was a combination of what I had experienced with my own mother and listening to patients’ stories that I knew women deserved better.”

Javaid said she wrote three words on a piece of paper when opening the first HerMD, “empower, educate, advocate.” She said that signified the mission of the company.

“I surrounded myself with really smart team members who believed in the mission,” she said.

HerMD accepts insurance and provides a concierge service with longer appointments than typical medical offices.

The Carmel practice will start with a gynecologist and a nurse practitioner. Javaid started HerMD University as a training program for those working for the practices.

“We have elegant data collection to make sure all of our centers are offering our patients the same experience,” said Javaid, who graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s medical school and finished her residency in 2005.

Learn more at HerMD.com.

DISPATCHES

Diabetes Prevention Program — Franciscan Health is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program, an initiative that provides a supportive environment where participants work together in small groups to learn about healthier eating and boosting their physical activity to reduce their contracting diabetes. The program is led by a trained lifestyle coach in a classroom setting and delivered over a 12-month period. Participants must be at least 18 years old, overweight (body mass index over 25), diagnosed with prediabetic conditions or diagnosed with gestational diabetes at any time. Qualified participants can reach out to CIRFranciscanWellCare@franciscanalliance.org or call 317-528-4962 to inquire about the program and to register.

Blood donation guidance updated — The American Red Cross invites those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland or France and have never tried to give blood because of concerns over variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) — related to mad cow disease — to give blood and help save lives. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its blood donor eligibility guidance on vCJD, eliminating the deferral for those who spent time in the U.K., Ireland and France between 1980 and 2001. In alignment with FDA changes, the Red Cross began accepting donations in fall 2022 from individuals who have not tried giving blood before due to the prior donation criteria. Learn more and schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.

PRESENTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF CARMEL

Proceeds from the events will benefit the many local organizations and projects the Rotary Club of Carmel supports throughout the year.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th Black-tie, Cortona-inspired Dinner and Jazz Concert Featuring the AB&C Trio from Cortona, Italy, at Feinstein’s Cabaret Club

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th World-renowned Pianist Francesco Attesti of Cortona, Italy, Performs at the Palladium with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra

Presented by Carmel Education Foundation

Javaid

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Actress Huffman gets challenged in ‘Bright Half Life’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

It’s only fitting that Kate Huffman helped bring the play “Bright Half Life” to Indianapolis with her deep ties to the Indianapolis area.

Huffman, a 2001 Cathedral High School graduate from Indianapolis, has ties to Hamilton County as well.

Her sister, Molly, recently moved back to Indianapolis from Carmel. Huffman has two cousins living in Carmel and one in Noblesville.

The two-person play, written by Tanya Barfield and directed by Amy Harmon, was staged in Los Angeles with Huffman in 2022. Huffman and South Asian actress Krishna Smitha will return in their roles in the play, which will be presented Feb. 1619 at The District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis.

The play is a love story about interracial gay marriage.

“It’s a simple story that spans decades, and you Rubik’s Cube it up and we’re in our 30s for a page and half, and then 20s for a full scene,” Huffman said. “It’s brilliantly crafted. It lets you feel like you are getting the story of this relationship somewhat in order, even though it’s all over the place.”

Huffman said the play is an incredible challenge for an actress.

“The ability to authentically go back and forth between all those different stages of where you are in your life and relationship (is challenging),” Huffman said. “The first time I read it, (I thought), ‘This is beautiful,’ and ‘Oh, my gosh, this is so challenging to take on.’ I was lucky enough to get casted.”

Huffman said audiences have responded well to the performances.

“It’s been a beautiful journey,” Huffman said. “It’s fun. It’s funny and it’s relatable. It’s devastating. It’s like a dream-like ex-

perience to go through the play the way it’s told. It was written for any woman of color to play Erica’s love interest. The initial script had it for an African American. In the back there are scenes that are written for (a) Latina actress or East Asian actress and a couple others. There wasn’t anything for a South Asian actress, so we got to go back and forth with the playwright a little bit.”

Huffman said The District Theatre General Manager Pauline Moffat reached out to her about bringing the play to Indianapolis.

Huffman had brought her solo show, “I’m Too Fat for This Show,” a comedic look at her eating disorder, to Indy Fringe and The District Theatre previously. She toured with the solo show for several years.

“I told Pauline, ‘I didn’t write this play and don’t own it. If you want to us to come out, we have to work together to get the rights,” she said. “I’m thrilled it’s really happening because I think it’s a cool story for Indianapolis to get to see.”

Huffman said the play is one of the most special productions she has been involved with.

“I’ve had a lot of cool experiences, and at the end of all of them, I’d say that’s my favorite,” she said.

Huffman has a recurring role in the Apple Plus TV show, “Physical,” which stars Rose Byrne. She has been in a variety of TV shows, including “Fresh Off the Boat,” “On the Spectrum,” “Castle” and “$#*! My Dad Says.”

Huffman also is a body positivity coach and speaker in Los Angeles. Sometimes she includes screenings of her show, “I’m Too Fat for This Show.”

“I would do my show again if someone paid me so very much money. It’s a pretty exhausting show,” she said. “I’m grateful I have a recording of it.”

“Bright Half Life” has performances at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-18 and 4 p.m. Feb. 19. For tickets, visit indydistricttheatre.org. For more, visit katehuffman.com.

‘CLUE’

“Clue” performances run through Feb. 5 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

TAY BRONSON & THE TACKLE BOX

The Live at the Center series features Tay Bronson & the Tackle Box at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.

‘GHOST LIGHT CABARET’

Civic Theatre will present ‘Ghost Light Cabaret,” a fundraiser, in performances at 6 and 8:30 p.m. at Feinstein’s Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

THE MAVERICKS

The Mavericks will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.

SERPENTINE FIRE

Carmel Symphony Orchestra will join with Serpentine Fire, an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band, for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

“FAMILY FUN!’

Camel Symphony Orchestra will present “Family Fun!”, an interactive show where children can join the musicians on stage, at 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Handler, The Wallflowers to perform at Palladium — Comedian and talk host Chelsea Handler and The Wallflowers are the latest additions to the schedule at the Center for the Performing Arts. Each is appearing for the first time at the Palladium. Handler performs at 8 p.m. April 14. The Wallflowers, led by singer-songwriter Jakob Dylan, the son of Bob Dylan, perform at 7:30 p.m. April 26. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

PLAY

Krishna Smitha, left, and Kate Huffman star in “Bright Half Life.” (Photo courtesy of Kate Huffman)

Huffman

‘The Son’ is powerful filmmaking

Commentary by Julieanna Childs

“The Son” is a heart-wrenching dive into mental health and the struggles of parenting.

Writer-director Florian Zeller (“The Father”) takes a powerful look into mental health, divorce and parenting through a teen’s struggle with depression and the parents who are helpless to rescue him.

One day, Peter (Hugh Jackman) is interrupted when his ex-wife, Kate (Laura Dern), shows up with news that their teenage son is deeply troubled. Nicholas (Zen McGrath) is despondent, withdrawn from life, skipping school and lying to his parents. He’s frustrated and can’t escape the pain he bears every day. Hoping to change his mental state, he moves in with his father.

The story centers on Peter as he struggles to manage his dream job, his new wife, Beth (Vanessa Kirby), and their baby while adjusting to more time with Nicholas. The film explores the guilt and shame Peter carries amid not knowing how to save his

desperation to protect his son -- all the things the parenting books don’t teach us.

In one of the film’s more revealing scenes, Peter visits his father (Anthony Hopkins) to check on his health. The two are estranged. His father is callous in their exchange and unapologetic for prioritizing work above his family.

Jackman gives one of his best on-screen performances as a father fighting to save his son. Dern is equally emotional as she teeters between reminiscing over happier times and the difficult decision to protect their son.

A happy tale of rainbows and butterflies, it is not. Instead, “The Son” confronts the sins of a father’s past and grants the audience a few sunbeams between the moments of distress.

During the past 14 years, Julieanna Childs has worked as a film studio representative, contracting for all the major Hollywood studios. Her film reviews can be found at TheJujuReview.com. She is a Hamilton County resident.

BEHIND BARS: SIGNATURE MARGARITA

The Signature Margarita mixed by St. Elmo bartender, Kiya. This drink features Hiatus blanco, Grand Marnier, and lime, served over crushed ice. (Photo courtesy of Huse Culinary)

‘THE SON’

ATI feature greatest hits in show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Actors Theatre of Indiana will draw on its past for its first fundraiser of the year.

FUNDRAISER

“ATI Greatest Hits, Vol. 1” is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the 200seat Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The show will feature ATI co-founders Cynthia Collins, Don Farrell and Judy Fitzgerald, along with other area performers.

“We will have our own solos from past productions, such as ‘Cabaret,’ ‘La Cage aux Folles,’ ‘Gypsy,’ and as co-founders, we will open the show together with a number,” Collins said.

Collins said she looks forward to performing “Nowadays” from “Chicago” with Holly Stults.

Farrell said he is eager to revisit some of his favorite shows in ATI’s history.

“For me, personally, it will be nice to reprise some songs from ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘La Cage aux Folles,’” Farrell said. “(It will be nice) seeing some other of my favorite actors reprise roles in shows such as ‘A Year With

Frog and Toad’ (and) ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.’ Just so many great hits will be brought back that evening.”

Magician Jon Mobley will perform his “Sleight of Mind” show at 2 p.m. Feb.11 at the Studio Theater for another fundraiser.

“I personally saw Jon at another event and was frankly spellbound by him,” Farrell said.

In the final February fundraiser, Farrell will perform songs from Barry Manilow’s show, “One Voice: The Music of Manilow” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Studio Theater.

For tickets, visit atistage.org.

Nunziata, Wray to share stage

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

director Michael Orland works with Wray. Nunziata and Wray have talked over the phone but have not yet met in person.

“This is such a huge opportunity for me, and I am genuinely so excited,” Wray said.

MUSIC

Singer/Songwriter Anthony Nunziata has become a regular visitor to Carmel. Nunziata will make his fourth engagement in 16 months at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael.

“The community of Carmel has embraced me and my music with such open arms and hearts,” said Nunziata, who is based in Nashville, Tenn. “It has quickly become one of my favorite cities to play in and I look forward to coming back frequently.”

Nunziata will be joined by special guest Amelia Wray, a 17-year-old singer and actress.

“Amelia is a huge talent and I’m excited for her to share her talents with her hometown audiences of Carmel,” Nunziata said. “(We’ll perform) a classic song, an original and a surprise duet we will be debuting just for the Carmel audience.”

Nunziata’s friend and sometimes musical

“Performing is my favorite thing in the world, and I cannot wait to do it with Anthony. It’s not only going to be an amazing experience for all, but it’s going to be full of music and good food.”

Wray will play her new single, “Disappear,” a classic song by Elton John, and a duet with Nunziata. Wray, who played a recurring character on Disney Channel’s “Sydney to the Max,” released “Disappear” on streaming platforms in November 2022. She wrote the song with Orland and Bill Grainer.

“It’s an empowering song I wrote from a personal experience of mine that discusses heartbreak and healing from it,” Wray said. “It’s such a special song and I hope everyone who hears it loves it.”

For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

A PLAY BY Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

BASED UPON “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl”

NEWLY ADAPTED BY Wendy Kesselman

Nunziata Wray

From left, Judy Fitzgerald, Don Farrell and Cynthia Collins are Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founders. (Photo courtesy of ATI)

Blueprint for Improvement: Warm and welcoming Carmel kitchen

After

Built in Carmel’s Eden Estates neighborhood in 1980, the home’s owners were looking to improve the kitchen’s functionality and update the room’s style — without losing the room’s warm and inviting character.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The fridge and double ovens once dominated the space, interrupting the room’s flow. Relocating the appliances increased the amount of counterspace, improving the kitchen’s functionality and aesthetic.

• Glass, stone and ceramic mosaic tile behind the range creates a beautiful focal point that unifies the room’s color palette.

• Removing the soffits provided ample room for taller cabinets, creating the illusion of a higher ceiling while increasing the kitchen’s storage space.

• Organizational additions — including a pull-out spice rack, cantilevered drawer organizers and a knife block drawer — ensure everything has its place.

Larry

Before

Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

Commentary by Larry Greene

Modifiers are misplaced words

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

I didn’t wear glasses until I was 19. As an up-and-coming visionary word nerd, I had never thought I needed corrective lenses. Of course, I always fancied monocles, although I didn’t know how to keep one in place.

sentence in one of two ways. We don’t know if “often” modifies “karate-chopping” or “causes injury.” To correct this, we need to move “often” so it is clear which phrase it is affecting.

GRAMMAR GUY

As it turned out, I was near-sighted. I learned this by attending a large lecture hall-format class in college. I found myself squinting to see the professor’s handwritten notes scrawled on the chalkboard.

I began to get headaches from the eyestrain. Soon enough, I went to an optometrist and got my first prescription glasses. Now, I look 17 percent smarter!

You knew a grammar tie-in was coming, and here it is: The headache caused by a squinting modifier. Yes, squinting (or ambiguous, as they’re sometimes called) modifiers are misplaced words or phrases that are placed in a sentence so that they could refer to one or two parts of a sentence.

Here’s an example: Karate-chopping often causes injury. Due to the placement of the modifier “often,” we can interpret this

Byron told a stranger at the bus stop eventually the moon would shrink to the size of a walnut. In this example, does “eventually” modify “told” or “would shrink”? Did Byron wait until the stranger at the bus stop was walking onto the bus? Either way, I’d be suspicious.

Gluten-free creperies are open on Leap Day only in the village of Coubisou. Now, for those of you who don’t know French towns, Regardless, the placement of “only” in the above sentence makes you wonder: Are the specialty creperies only open on Leap Day, or are they only open in Coubisou?

A special International Holocaust Remembrance Day event

Friday, January 27 @ 1:30pm

Main Library Community Room B

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

Learn one family’s powerful story of survival and strength with Carmel resident Sharie Fields and her mother, Holocaust survivor Esther Davidson. This presentation will highlight the war’s continued impact today while remembering the victims and honoring the survivors and those who helped them survive. Presented in partnership by the Carmel Clay Public Library and the Carmel Clay Historical Society.

Register for this free event at carmelclaylibrary.org/events .

Hamilton County has been awarded $34,993 for Phase 40 in federal funds through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP). These funds are to supplement emergency food and shelter programs within Marion County.

The selection was made by the National Board, which is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the following: American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, the Jewish Federation of North America, the Salvation Army, and United Way Worldwide. The Board was charged by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-needs areas around the country. It is a needs-based program and not meant for disaster relief.

The Local Board in Hamilton County, which is made up of government, non-profit, and faith-based partners, will determine how to allocate and distribute these funds in the area based on community needs. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase (i.e. Phase 40) of the program.

Eligible local agencies must 1.) be private, voluntary non-profit with a voluntary board or an agency of government, 2.) eligible to receive federal funds, 3.) have an accounting system, 4.) practice non-discrimination, and 5.) have a demonstrated capacity to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, including feeding, sheltering, providing rent/mortgage and utility assistance. This federal grant program has strict guidelines that require accurate record keeping, documentation, fund tracking, and regular reporting. Qualifying agencies that have the capacity to effectively adhere to the rigorous federal guidelines and to expend funds in a timely manner are encouraged to apply.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Lydia Watson at lydia.watson@uwci.org for an application. The deadline for applying is February 10th, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. Award recipients will be announced at a later date with information on the disbursement of funds.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Carmel, Indiana

Department Board of Public Works and Safety

One Civic Square

City of Carmel, Indiana 46032

Project: Road Improvements College Ave (96th To 106th Street) (Project # 20-ENG-04)

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, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 10:00 a.m. EST on February 15, 2023 and, commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. 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 – Road improvements College Ave (96th To 106th Street) (Project #20-ENG-04)”.

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:

Roadway improvements on College Avenue from 96th Street to 106th Steet will include new full-depth pavement, curb and gutter, enclosed storm water network, lighting, and shared-use paths with new curb ramps and raised crosswalks. The intersections of College Avenue and Pennsylvania Parkway and of College Avenue and Parkwood Crossing will be realigned and replaced with a roundabout.

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 February 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST 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 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

Sue Wolfgang Clerk

A brief tour of Nazareth

Commentary by Don Knebel

As we continue our tour through Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we come to Nazareth, where Jesus lived before he established his ministry around Capernaum. Nazareth is about 25 miles southwest of Capernaum. At the time of Jesus, it was so small that it did appear on any maps. The road from Nazareth to Capernaum wound through the Arbel Pass and ended at the village of Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, an early follower of Jesus. The caves above the Arbel Pass, where people had lived for thousands of years, were the site of a failed Jewish revolt against Roman rule in 40 B.C. Today, Nazareth is the largest city in northern Israel, with a population of more than 75,000. Each year on March 25, nine months before Christmas, thousands of pilgrims come to Nazareth to remember the Annunciation, the time most Christians believe the angel Gabriel revealed to Mary she would conceive the Son of God.

TRAVEL

Roman Catholics head for the Franciscan Basilica of the Annunciation, the largest church in the Middle East, built over a cave claimed to have been Mary’s home, with stairs leading to a room claimed to be Mary’s kitchen. A column is said to mark the spot where the archangel Gabriel stood while making his announcement. Greek Orthodox visitors go instead to the smaller Church of St. Gabriel, which lies over an ancient spring, also claimed to be where Gabriel appeared to Mary.

Travelers to Nazareth can stop at the Arbel Pass and see the caves where Jewish rebels held out before being thrown to their deaths by Roman soldiers. An ancient well still stands beside the road that Jesus prob-

Arbel Pass near Nazareth.

ably took to Capernaum when residents of his hometown rejected him. Many sites in Israel claim to allow people to “walk in the footsteps of Jesus.” The Arbel Pass really does.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

CARMEL, INDIANA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION from the GENERAL FUND (#101)

Ordinance D-2662-23

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 6th day of February, 2023, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2023: $5,047.00 from the GENERAL FUND OPERATING Balances

To

Department of Community Services (#1192): Line item 4340600 – Recording Fees $476.00

Department of Community Services (#1192) Line item 4350900 – Other Cont. Services $4,571.00 The source of revenue for the above is the General Fund (#101).

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.

Sue Wolfgang, Clerk January 24, 2023

Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Speech Pathology Services is looking to hire a part-time business manager for a small pediatric private practice located in Carmel. If interested, please contact: info@spscarmel.com

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SHOP TO CALL HOME?

Integrity Automotive is looking for a full time automotive technician. In business for 28 years in downtown Carmel with a solid, happy customer base and a positive, goodnatured work environment.

The best candidate is a motivated, well-organized technician with at least three years hands on experience in automotive diagnosis, problem-solving and repair. Able to interpret and apply diagnostic/repair information from computerized databases and other sources. Also able communicate clearly and effectively with your supervisor, your fellow employees and, as needed, with customers. A complete job description is available with a request to frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net.

We offer competitive pay with a Monday through Friday work week and (after 90 days) up to four sick/personal days per year and paid holidays. To schedule an interview, send your resume with contact information to: frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net 40 S Rangeline Rd Carmel Indiana 46032 www.IntegrityAutomotive.net