February 7, 2023 – Carmel

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Because of fast-rising inflation and site-grading issues, the cost to build the Greyhound Activity Center at Carmel High School is set to cost nearly 60 percent more than initially estimated.

The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees discussed the increased cost at its Jan. 30 meeting before voting 5-0 to approve $9.8 million in bid awards for the project, which is now expected to cost $15 million. When the board approved plans for the project in June 2022, CCS officials estimated the 85,000-square-foot, pre-engineered building would cost $9.5 million. The board approved a bid award for the building’s steel structure at a previous meeting.

“(The high inflation rate) has had a meaningful impact on just about everything we’re doing, and we’re all experiencing that in our own personal lives, as well,” CCS Associate Supt. Roger McMichael said, later describing it as “a once in every 40 years” type of increase.

Set to be built north of the CHS football stadium, the activity center will provide indoor practice space for the marching band and winter guard, with athletics and other student groups also expected to use the space. It will include a full-size football field and 9,000 square feet for storage, restrooms and changing areas.

CCS officials said the building will be similar in style to the Carmel Dads’ Club’s new fieldhouse but will be only half of its size. McMichael said the district used the cost of the CDC fieldhouse to help develop its financial estimate for constructing the activity center but that some aspects aren’t similar — such as site conditions. The activity center site is 7 to 8 feet above grade of the surrounding area, a complication increasing the cost of construction.

The school board previously approved funding for the activity center as part of

Kelly receives Synergize legacy honor

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Brian Kelly, the recently retired co-founder of Current Publishing, was awarded Synergize’s third-annual Legacy of Impact Award at the relationship-building organization’s fourth-year kickoff event held Jan. 31 at The Cat Theater in Carmel.

The award is gifted annually to someone who has made an astounding impact both on Synergize and the Carmel community it calls home.

“It was a real honor and a total surprise receiving the Legacy Impact Award,” Kelly said. “It’s a privilege to play a small part in all the good work Synergize and its extraordinary members do for the community.”

$27 million in 2022 general obligation bonds. To cover the increased cost of building the activity center, McMichael said the district plans to use funds from the bond previously designated for another building set to include restrooms, concessions and locker rooms proposed near the football stadium’s south end zone.

McMichael recommended funding the south end zone building through a lease bond previously proposed to cover separate improvement projects at CHS and other schools. Earlier in the meeting, the board approved setting public hearings for the proposed lease bond — with the amount increased from $34 million to $39 million — on Feb. 13 and 27.

The lease bond is set to be repaid over eight years and is not expected to alter the district’s tax rate, even with the increased amount.

Construction on the activity center is expected to begin in the spring of 2023 and be complete by the end of 2024.

Synergize has spent the past three years launching professional relationships from deep, supportive friendships. The organization uses events and intentional introductions to foster authentic connection between its members.

Current is a media sponsor of Synergize and has been since its early days.

DISPATCHES

Kindergarten registration — Registration is open for the Carmel Clay Schools kindergarten class for the 2023-24 school year. Register for the Class of 2036 at ccs.k12.in.us/services/ curriculum/kindergarten.

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.

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The Greyhound Activity Center will be built north of the Carmel High School football stadium. (File rendering)

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CCS considers adjusting 2024 spring break for solar eclipse

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Clay Schools is proposing a change to its calendar for the 2023-24 school year to accommodate a rare celestial event.

Carmel is in the path of a total solar eclipse that will occur April 8, 2024. The eclipse is set to begin at 2:50 p.m., with the sun completely blocked by the moon from 3:06 to 3:09 p.m., leading to several minutes of darkness in the middle of the day. That also happens to be when many elementary students are on the bus heading home.

The day of the eclipse is set to be the first day back in the classroom after spring break, but Beresford is proposing canceling

classes. Instead, students would attend school on March 29, a Friday currently set to be the first day of spring break, and be able to watch the eclipse outside of school.

“Families can get together and experience total darkness for 3 and a half minutes,” Beresford said.

Because Carmel will be a prime spot to view the total eclipse, many visitors are expected to be in the area that day. CCS may host a community event to view the eclipse, but details are still being discussed.

“It’s probably not a great idea to have school on that day, because of the unknowns,” Beresford said.

The school board is set to vote on the proposed calendar change at its February meeting.

Carmel is in the path of a total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024. (Illustration by Zach Ross / Map source: greatamericaneclipse.com)

CHS robotics team has high hopes for season

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School junior David Racovan isn’t holding back on his goal for TechHOUNDS.

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“We’re going for winning worlds this year, so we’re really trying,” said Racovan, whose robotics team lost in the state playoffs last year.

The state winner advances to the FIRST, or For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, Championship, which is referred to as worlds.

Racovan, in his third year with the team, serves as the programming/electrical lead.

“I lead our division in doing all the tasks that are assigned, like programming the robot, programming the vision system and wiring the robot and building our scouting system for competitions,” Racovan said.

The TechHOUNDS team is divided into robot ops, or operations, construction, public relations and programming/electrical.

“The construction division’s main goal is to build the game pieces to compete with,” TechHOUNDS coach Larry Griggs said. “The robot ops are responsible for designing and building it. Programming and electrical put all the smarts behind it. This is my third year at Carmel, but I’ve been around robotics for a long time. These kids have a work ethic like I’ve never seen. They are the smartest kids I’ve ever been around. So, hopefully, they put together a good robot this year and we’re successful with it.”

The competition theme is “Charged Up,”

“We have to build a mechanism to pick both of those pieces up and place them in certain areas,” Racovan said.

The season’s first event will be March 3-5 at Penn High School in Mishawaka, followed by a competition March 10-12 at Princeton Community High School. The state competition is set for April 6-8 at Anderson University.

From the state meet, the team hopes to advance to the FIRST Championship April 19-22 in Houston. The TechHOUNDS won the state competition in 2018 and 2019.

Senior Ayden Hornsby, the robot ops lead, said the team is eager to compete after the 2020 and 2021 competitions were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The seniors are the ones who were freshmen when it all got shut down (for the pandemic), so everyone here has been here through the thick and the thin,” said Hornsby, who will major in engineering at Purdue. For more, techhounds.com.

Carmel High School senior Ayden Hornsby works with the CNC mill, commonly used to manufacture metal parts. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi) Racovan where the robot collects game pieces, cones and cubes around the field and puts them on a grid to score.

Minnaar seeking Northeast seat

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Shannon Minnaar describes herself as a good listener, a skill that’s been helpful during her service on several local boards. She also believes it’s an important trait for a city councilor, a role she is seeking in Carmel’s Northeast District.

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“The thought of being able to sit down and listen to what people have to say in our community and to have an opportunity to listen to them and get their feedback — and possibly be an agent of change — is exciting,” she said.

Minnaar is facing Jason Engle in the May 2 Republican primary. No Democrats had filed for the seat as of Feb. 1. Candidates had until Feb. 3 to file. Incumbent Northeast District City Councilor Sue Finkam, a Republican, is running for mayor.

Minnaar described Carmel as a “vibrant city” and “unique place to live,” and she said she wants to build upon the efforts of Finkam and other city leaders.

“I’ve watched this city evolve, and I’d like

to see it continue to evolve and maintain the beautiful greenspace that we have and maintain the beautiful downtown district,” she said. “I would love to see more walking paths. I’m a big walker, so I’d like to see more of that. I’d like to see more bike paths and more green space.”

With the nation facing “uncertain times” from a financial perspective, Minnaar said her campaign will advocate Carmel to remain “fiscally responsible.”

Since moving to Carmel 22 years ago, Minnaar has been involved with many local organizations. She is vice chairman of the board of directors for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Carmel Cable and Telecommunications Commission. Previously, she has served as a PTO president at Mohawk Trails Elementary, president of the Brookshire Ladies 18 Hole League and president of the Cool Creek North HOA.

She has been married to her husband, David, for 30 years, and they are the parents of two adult children who graduated from Carmel High School. Minnaar has an identical twin sister who lives in Converse, Ind.

Draper joins at-large race

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The first 13 years Sara Draper lived in the U.S. were a bit more uneventful than she would have liked, as the terms of her visa prevented her from finding a job, continuing her education or even opening a credit card in her own name.

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So, after becoming a U.S. citizen in 2013, she was extra motivated to serve and be involved in ways she couldn’t before. A native of England, Draper has long been interested in politics and has entered the race for an at-large seat on the Carmel City Council.

“I really want to give back. This country has given me so much,” Draper said. “I feel I have the skills, and I’m ready to serve.”

Draper joins Jake Madore as Democrats who had filed as of Feb. 1 to run for three at-large seats on the council in the municipal election this year. Rich Taylor, Matt Snyder and incumbent Jeff Worrell have filed to run for the seats as Republicans. Candidates could file through Feb. 3.

Professionally, Draper has experience in market research and finance. Her volunteer work includes serving as a guardian ad litem to advocate in court for abused and neglected children, and she has served on the building and grounds committee for the Village of WestClay neighborhood association. She is a graduate of Oxford University and speaks five languages.

Draper said she supports much of the work Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has done as the city has grown and redeveloped during his 27 years in office, and she doesn’t want to see “drastic change” in how the city is run. If elected, she said she will aim to listen and represent all of her constituents, regardless of party affiliation.

“I want Carmel to be an inclusive, diverse city where everybody’s voice is heard,” Draper said.

Draper and her husband, Bob, moved to the U.S. in 2000 and relocated to Carmel seven years later. They worked with a Hamilton County law firm to adopt their daughter, who is now a senior at Lawrence University in Wisconsin.

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Eltz announces city council bid

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

in educational leadership.

If elected, he said he intends to ensure constituents can weigh in on proposed city projects.

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Democrat Jeremy Eltz filed Jan. 30 to run for the Carmel City Council in the Southeast District. He is set to run against incumbent Republican Adam Aasen in the November general election, as no other candidates from either party had filed for the seat as of Feb. 1.

Eltz and his family moved to Carmel seven years ago because of the “excellent schools” and to be “closer to Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream.”

“Living in Carmel has been everything I wanted to provide my family with; great schools, parks and safe neighborhoods,” Eltz stated. “I want Carmel to continue to be a place where people can live, work and play while raising a family, starting a business and making friends.”

Eltz is the director of rural education for the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology, a master’s degree in teaching and a doctorate

“My campaign will not be paid for by big donors, unlike my opponent. I am committed to limiting donations to under $100 per individual. We have to get big money out of politics to ensure our neighbors have a real opportunity to influence city council decisions,” Eltz stated. “My commitment to small donations may tie one hand behind my back, but it is a core belief of mine. Because of this belief, I can promise my neighbors that my city council vote can’t be bought.”

Eltz has served in the Carmel Democratic Club and on the board of the Indiana Afterschool Network. He ran for Hamilton County Council in 2018 and lost to incumbent Republican Fred Glynn.

He and his wife, Missy, have been married for 15 years and have two daughters, Macy and Mallory.

Learn more about Eltz by emailing electeltz@gmail.com or at Facebook.com/ElectEltz.

Irvine to challenge incumbent

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The race for Carmel City Council’s South Central District will be contested in November, as Democrat Jessica Irvine announced her candidacy Jan. 30.

to the council to enact environmentally friendly policies,” Irvine stated. “We must be responsible stewards of our natural resources because our children and future generations depend on it.”

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Incumbent Republican Tony Green previously announced he will seek re-election to the council. No other candidates in either party had filed as of Feb. 1. The filing deadline was Feb. 3.

Irvine has lived in or near the Home Place area, which is in the South Central District, for more than three decades. She has a bachelor’s degree in public financial management and a master’s degree in environmental policy and sustainability. She is a senior environmental manager for the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management.

“Carmel is a beautiful, vibrant and safe city that attracts businesses and families from all around the world. To keep Carmel a top rated city, I would like to see green spaces preserved and bring new ideas

Top campaign issues for Irvine include environmental sustainability, sustainable city growth while preserving the character of the community and promoting economic growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency.

“I am fortunate and proud to have called Carmel home for the last 30 years. The education I received, the quality of life I was offered and the community that surrounded me contributed to the woman I am today,” Irvine stated. “I am running to serve our neighbors on the Carmel City Council to give back to the community that has done so much for my family and me.”

Irvine has served in leadership roles with the Hamilton County Young Democrats and the Carmel Democratic Club and has volunteered for Indy Humane and the Humane Society of the United States. She and her partner, Zach, have two cats and a dog.

Learn more at IrvineforCarmel.com.

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Candidate filing as of Feb. 1

• Chuck Ford (R)

• Courtney Culver (D)

Candidate filing for the May 2 municipal primary election ended Feb. 3. As of Feb. 1, candidates who filed in Carmel are:

Mayor

• Kevin “Woody” Rider (R)

• Sue Finkam (R)

• Miles Nelson (D)

City clerk

• Jacob W. Quinn (R)

City court judge

• Brian G. Poindexter (R)

City council Northwest District

• Sheldon Barnes (R)

• Danny Niederberger (R)

• Ryan Locke (R)

City council North Central District

• Leah York (R)

• Teresa Ayers (R)

• Jonathan Blake (R)

City council South Central District

• Anthony (Tony) Green (R)

• Jessica Irvine (D)

City council Northeast District

• Jason Engle (R)

• Shannon Minnaar (R)

City council Southeast District

• Adam Aasen (R)

• Jeremy Eltz (D)

City council West District

• Ven Tadikonda (R)

• Loren Matthes (R)

• Anita Joshi (D)

City council at-large (vote for three)

• Jake Madore (D)

• Rich Taylor (R)

• Matthew J. Snyder (R)

• Jeff Worrell (R)

• Sara Draper (D)

Silver Pen writing competition — The Stratford is accepting essay submissions through Feb. 10 for the 10th annual Senior Living Communities Silver Pen writing competition. The Stratford will award three local high school seniors with cash prizes up to $2,500 to assist with their post-graduate plans. Award recipients will be announced in the spring. For the full rules and to submit an essay, visit Silverpen-SLC.com.

The Festival of Ice filled the Arts & Design District and Carter Green from Jan. 20 to 22. Ice carvers from throughout the U.S. attended to showcase their work and compete in various challenges. The event coincided with the Carmel Fire Dept.’s chili cook-off. Guests sampled chilis from each station as they viewed the ice sculptures.

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Carmel Fire Dept. firefighters, from left, Jeremy Maners, J.C. Mitchell and Joseph Box compete in the chili cook-off.

Finished sculptures displayed near the ice rink.

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What is your best habit, and what is your worst?

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My best habit would be I don’t give up easy at all. I will always try and find some kind of way to make something work. My worst habit would be is I can spend way too much time on something and instead of taking a break and thinking over it I will keep at it until I can get whatever it is finished.

Do you have a hidden talent?

I am a black belt in karate. What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

When I get creatively stuck I like to go back and redefine the problem and look at all my possible solutions and take different ideas from each of the solutions and see if I can combine the best parts of each solution.

Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki Is there a businessperson you admire? Why?

Ben Mallah, he grew up in the slums of New York with nothing and built himself up to be a huge real estate tycoon. He’s the underdog story and shows you, you don’t need to be born wealthy to be wealthy.

Do you have a favorite podcast?

Ben Mallah has a podcast he does and he talks everything real estate and business.

What is your biggest indulgence?

I like to hangout with buddies and go out to eat at nicer restaurants.

How do you relieve stress?

I work great under pressure and stressful times, but when I need to relieve stress fast, I will do as many push-ups as I can on my knuckles. That tends to bring my stress level down.

Favorite drink?

Mountain Dew

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WINTER BOTANY

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host a free Winter Botany event from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Central Park East Grove Shelter 1, 1235 Central Park Dr. E. Attendees will walk through the park and identify winter plant varieties by examining seeds, berries, pods and more. Learn more and register at carmelclayparks.com.

IN LOVE WITH MINIATURES

The Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections, 111 E. Main St., will host “Valentine’s Event: In Love With Miniatures” from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Cost is $10 per person, $15 to admit two, and $5 per additional person for groups of three and more. At the adults-only event, attendees can explore the darkened museum lit by fairy lights. Learn more and register at museumofminiatures.org.

CARMEL WINTER GAMES

The Carmel Winter Games will return Feb.

10 and 11 to the Ice at Carter Green with teams competing in Ice Trike Relays, Human Curling and Human Hungry Hippos. From 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10, City of Carmel teams from various departments will compete in the Hometown Hero Olympics. The competition will return from noon to 4 p.m. with teams from across the community competing. The events are free to attend and view.

MEET ME ON MAIN

Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 9 p.m. Feb. 11 for the monthly Meet Me on Main. The event will also offer a hands-on public art project and an opportunity to win a $100 gift card.

WINTER BLAST

Clay Terrace will host the 8th annual Winter Blast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at the shopping center, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd. The event will include train rides for kids, carriage rides, ice sculptures, a hot chocolate trail, store specials and more.

OBITUARY

Vicki Lynn Rollings, Carmel, IN, tied together the threads of her earthly life on Jan. 26, 2023 at age 73 due to Amyloid. She was born June 5, 1949.

The determination she applied battling cancer was nurtured growing up on a farm west of Greencastle treasuring the outdoors. Whether playing piano, hunting squirrels with her father, Paul W. Aker, or climbing trees, she savored her rural childhood. While at Greencastle High School (Class of 1967), her natural athleticism led to being an accomplished bowler, girls basketball player and table tennis competitor. Vicki is survived by her husband, Roger Rollings, whom she met and married (1968) at Purdue University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition and a minor in Early Childhood Education.

After graduating in 1971, she applied her skills working at The Indianapolis Children’s Museum, teaching kindergarten, and volunteering for countless youth activities. A lifetime 4H member, her interests in sewing, cooking and the homemaking arts were encouraged by her mother, Mary Louise Aker, with whom she joyfully crafted items such as knitted Christmas ornaments. Sewing both her own wedding dress and her husband’s first professional suits, Vicki’s impeccable seamstress skills were only outmatched by her ability to see

others’ greatest potential. From cooking large spaghetti dinners for high schoolers, secretly donating a Halloween pumpkin or coat to a student, advocating for children with special needs, or tirelessly supporting friends, Vicki spread great love in everyday ways.

A private person uncomfortable with accolades, Vicki would undoubtedly claim her greatest accomplishment and joy was her family. In addition to her husband of 54 years, she is survived by her daughter Michelle (Mat) Foley, grandchildren (Patrick, Connor, Samuel, Simon, Amy); dear cousins, nephews, niece and in-laws (Stella and Larry Schlegel, Nancy, Julie, Roland, Peggy, Becky, Shelly, Joe, Brandon, John, Evan, Jana, Kelly and Linda, Aunt Mid, Rita and Kevin); “honorary sister” friends Eva, Donnita, Bertha, Jeanene; “honorary” daughter and son, Sheri (Mike) Davies (son Zach) and Kyle (Selma) Lawrence (sons Carter and Harrison), and numerous other loved ones. Although she saw her life as grounded in simplicity, there was nothing simple about the impact of Vicki’s sweet generosity. Services were held on Feb. 4, 2023 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home in Greencastle, IN, with interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, also in Greencastle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity diabeteswillsway.com.

Lawrence North sophomore develops all-around basketball game

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Lawrence North High School sophomore Azavier Robinson has shown his versatility this basketball season.

“I think I’ve become more of an all-around player and being a leader,” said Robinson, who leads by example.

In this case, the stats don’t lie about Robinson’s all-around play.

As of Feb. 1, the 6-foot-1 Robinson was averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.7 steals per game for the Wildcats (13-3).

“He’s had a tremendous sophomore year thus far,” Lawrence North coach Chris Giffin said. “He’s gotten a lot better in terms of picking his spots and understanding shot selection. He has a very uncanny instinct about him to always be around the ball, and he combines that with relentless pursuit. Right now, I would say 70 percent of his scoring has come from drives to the basket,

MEET AZAVIER ROBINSON

Favorite subject: Algebra

Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan

Favorite TV show: “Narcos”

Favorite musical genre: Hip-hop or R&B.

pull-up jumpers, post-ups, offensive rebound put-backs and free throws. The other 30 percent would be 3-pointers.

“He has good range. His shot selection on his 3-point shot is what needs to improve the most. He’s streaky.”

Robinson, who can play point guard and shooting guard, uses his quickness to his

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advantage.

“Most of my points come on the inside because I feel I’m hard to stay in front of,” he said.

Giffin said Robinson has gone by the

nickname “Stink” since he was a baby.

Giffin said smaller NCAA Division I schools have been interested since his freshman year. He had an offer from IUPUI before his freshman year and recently received offers from Indiana State University and East Carolina University. Giffin said half of the Big Ten schools and some other major programs are showing interest.

Giffin, who had been Lawrence North girls basketball coach, replaced Jack Keefer, who retired after 46 years as coach after last season.

Robinson said the adjustment has been smooth.

“I want us to be able to make it out of sectional and possibly go to (the) state (finals),” Robinson said.

Basketball is the only sport Robinson has played.

“My dad, Augustus, also played basketball at Warren Central,” said Robinson, who plays AAU basketball for George Hill All Indy. “I had two older brothers (Avante and Augustus) who ended up playing for a private school (Irvington Preparatory Academy). They definitely helped me because I played with them.”

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Lawrence North High School sophomore Azavier Robinson is drawing more attention from major college programs this season. (Photo courtesy of Lawrence North Athletics)

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Runner earns top honor — again

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School senior Kole Mathison knows he has been doubly blessed.

then won the Champs Sports National Cross Country race Dec. 10 in San Diego. He previously finished fourth Dec. 3 in the Nike Cross Country National Championships in Portland.

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Mathison was recently named the 2022-23 Gatorade Indiana Boys Cross Country Player of the Year.

“It’s a huge blessing to be awarded this honor two years straight,” Mathison said. “To be selected out of all the amazing athletes across the state is something I don’t take for granted.”

The 6-foot-4 Mathison, who has signed a national letter of intent to run on scholarship at the University of Colorado, said his senior cross country season is definitely his most satisfying.

“I don’t think I could’ve ended my high school cross country career any better,” Mathison said. “A team state title, individual state title, and to top it off, a national title.” Mathison helped lead the Greyhounds to the IHSAA state team title Oct. 29, 2022, by winning the individual title in 15:02.8. Mathison

Mathison joins Ben Veatch as a two-time Gatorade Indiana Cross Country Player of the Year from CHS. Mathison, who carries a weighted 4.13 GPA, volunteers with Champions Together, which joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on a unified team.

“Champions Together is a special group of people that strive to spread the word of inclusion in athletics,” Mathison said. “The athletes that we work with are some of the nicest people I’ve met and I’ve learned so much from being around them.”

Mathison is preparing for his final high school track and field season. He captured the 1,600- and 3,200-meter races at the IH SAA state finals in 2022.

“The main goal is to have a good time and take in all the joys of high school competi tion,” Mathison said. “I definitely want to try to smash the 4-minute mile mark as well. It would also be a great way to end things by winning a team state title.”

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Almost every person I have met in the last five years has told me they moved to Carmel for the schools, and about 97 percent of students in Carmel attend one of our 15 schools. However, our approximately 16,000 students and their families account for less than half of the households in Carmel. So, to increase the information flow to all residents, we are proudly announcing our Community Connections Series.

The series offers three ways to connect with CCS. One, if your organization, community group or HOA is interested in learning more about CCS, book a “Coffee with the Superintendent” meeting. Two, based on the popularity of our community Expedition Program, we will be scheduling mini meetings around the district to provide information on the many departments of CCS. And lastly, for those former Greyhounds or parents of CHS graduates, we are now scheduling “Alumni Tours” to experience how the school has grown and changed over the years.

CCS is a special place for students to learn and grow. Our district brings together awesome students, top teachers and engaged parents to ensure that our students are known and loved, appropriately challenged and have the character skills needed to be successful. Through the Community Connections Series, we want to engage with residents who are looking to learn more, whether you have students in the district or not.

Please visit the Community Relations page on our website to access district news, sign up for community emails and register for a Community Connections program. You can also contact the Community Relations Office at communications@ccs. k12.in.us or at 317-844-9961 for assistance.

Michael Beresford is superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools.

Arts center launches DEI plan

Commentary by Jeffrey C. McDermott

At the Center for the Performing Arts, we take pride in presenting a broad range of artists and cultural traditions for audiences comprising different races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, political views and socioeconomic circumstances, all sharing one common goal: to enjoy and be inspired by an artistic experience.

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Our events bring diverse audiences not only to our campus, but also to local businesses. Nearly 50 percent of ticket purchases come from outside Hamilton County. Knowing this, we take seriously our responsibility to be a leader in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion not just within our venues, but throughout our community. That means facing fundamental questions: Does our organization have a welcoming and inclusive reputation among underrepresented communities? Are we making accommodations for people with disabilities and sensory issues? Are our events affordable? Do our business relationships reflect our stated values? Is the diversity of our audiences reflected in our staff and our leadership?

After months of groundwork, the Center has launched an internal DEI initiative that strives to address these issues and more. The elements include:

• Providing regular staff education opportunities, including guest speakers, discussion groups, online learning opportunities and a library of recommended resources.

• Updating our recruiting and hiring processes to be as inclusive as possible and focus on opportunities for candidates of diverse backgrounds.

• Identifying under-resourced schools and community groups to receive dis-

• Tracking our vendor relationships to ensure opportunities for businesses owned by underrepresented groups. The spirit of the initiative is summed up in this statement, which is posted on our website:

“The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation strive to be models and leaders in the community by creating a welcoming, affirming environment that is anti-racist and dedicated to advancing social justice and human rights, in which all employees, patrons and other visitors feel safe, supported, respected and valued. We treasure the arts for their unique ability to express the individual spirit while celebrating our common humanity. Our mission to engage, inspire and educate encompasses the entire Indiana community and leaves no room for exclusion or discrimination of any kind, whether based on race, color, age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. Diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment are essential principles that guide our decisions as an employer and as a presenter of public events.”

With this initiative, we join many organizations that are taking a fresh look at themselves through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we certainly don’t have all the answers.

We are listening and learning.

Boatright Regina Laux Katie Smith Jill Robisch

Jeffrey C. McDermott is president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation in Carmel.

Carmel’s first two-term mayor reflects on key events that helped shape city’s future

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

As Carmel residents prepare to welcome their first new mayor since 1996, the city’s only other mayor to serve more than one term is nearing a milestone of her own.

Jane Reiman, a Republican who served as mayor from 1980-1987, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 9. Since leaving office at age 55, she’s worked at a child care center, spent 15 years in Corydon to help care for her grandchildren and returned to Carmel to work part-time for the city and as an ambassador at Woodland Terrace senior living community.

“I just think this is an amazing city, and I really give the credit to Mayor (Jim) Brainard,” Reiman said.

Brainard credits Reiman with laying some of the foundation for the development and growth that has occurred during his time in office. He said she played a key role as he stepped into the mayor’s office — his first elected role — after defeating incumbent Mayor Ted Johnson.

“She had worked for my predecessor, and she was the one in that administration who reached out to do everything she could to help make certain there was a smooth transition and that our department heads — and particularly me — knew as much as we could about various issues that we were going to have to deal with very quickly,” said Brainard, who moved to Carmel near the end of Reiman’s time in office. “She cared a lot about the community, and that was obvious.”

A native of Toronto, Canada, Reiman moved to the U.S. in her early 20s to work at the University of Michigan’s dental school. She didn’t plan to remain in the states permanently, but that changed after she married an American and had two daughters. In the late 1960s, her now ex-husband’s job brought them to Carmel, where they moved into one of the first homes built in the Woodland Springs neighborhood.

That’s where she was living when a member of the town board asked if she’d consider running for an at-large position on the first city council, which would be created in 1976 as Carmel grew and transitioned

its form of government. She won, and during her term she helped lead an effort to block a pari-mutuel racetrack proposed at the existing Kohl’s site north of 146th Street, a success that eventually led to her mayoral bid.

During her time as mayor, Reiman worked to update much of Carmel’s infrastructure and began planning Civic Square, which is now home to City Hall and the headquarters for the Carmel police and fire departments.

One of her proudest accomplishments, however, occurred during her first weeks in office, when she learned that Keystone Parkway — then a two-lane road — was set

to be widened and lined with businesses, a continuation of its look in Indianapolis. She said she reached out to Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut and asked him to rescind his administration’s role in the project, returning the future of the roadway into Carmel’s control.

“I showed pictures of all that lovely wooded area and houses (along Keystone Parkway) and the golf course on the other side,” Reiman said. “I said, ‘Your plans would be to have taken at least a block of that on either side.’ It would’ve ruined Woodland Springs, too.”

Hudnut relented, Reiman said, and Keystone Parkway has remained a largely untouched corridor through residential areas.

Reiman, who lives in an apartment in central Carmel, still appreciates the view when she drives along Keystone Parkway. Although she’s no longer working, she remains active in her church and engaged in local happenings and politics.

She said she is amazed with Brainard’s longevity in office, and she plans to support Carmel City Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider in his bid to become the city’s next mayor. But no matter who is elected to the city’s top office this year, Reiman is ready to be a resource and share what she learned in the role.

“One thing I did was I always hired people smarter than myself, because you don’t know anything about being a mayor before you’re a mayor,” she said. “There’s no book on it.”

ON THE COVER: Jane Reiman, who served as Carmel mayor from 1980-1987, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 9. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

WORDS OF WISDOM

Jane Reiman, who served as Carmel’s mayor from 1980 to 1987, offered several words of wisdom for the city’s next leader:

• “Don’t just meet the employees when you are elected. Get on the elevator and get to know everybody’s name. Go through offices and say, ‘Good morning. How are you?’”

• “Leave your office door open, and people can come up and ask your secretary if they could talk to you. Be available.”

• “Get to know the press. That’s terribly important. Sometimes they know more than you do, and they’ll share.”

• “It’s really hard to make friends when you’ve been mayor. People think you’re something important. It’s strange.”

• “Always remember that the citizens of Carmel pay your wage.”

Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman, second from left, attends a ceremony for the opening of Carmel Drive in 1986. (Photos courtesy of the Carmel Clay Historical Society)

Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman and pro golfer Arnold Palmer, who served as the grand marshall of a 1987 parade celebrating the city’s sesquicentennial.

Carmel Mayor Jane Reiman near the fountain at Civic Square in 1987, soon after the fountain was installed.

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Riverview Health names interim president, CEO

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Riverview Health has named Keith Jewell as its interim president and CEO.

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Jewell, who took over the role Jan. 18, comes to Riverview Health with more than 30 years of health care experience and most recently served as chief operating officer at OnPoint Real Estate Solutions in Fishers. He previously worked at St. Vincent Health in Evansville as president and oversaw a multi-hospital region of St. Vincent Health, according to a news release.

Jewell also spent 20 years at Franciscan Health, serving as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for Franciscan’s central Indiana region, the release said.

“I am honored to serve as the interim president and CEO of Riverview Health,” Jewell said. “I look forward to working together with the dedicated Riverview Health team to continue the remarkable work they are doing to redefine the health care experience by becoming the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care.”

Riverview Health officials said as president and CEO, Jewell will continue to advance the organization’s growth strategy. He will work closely with the hospital’s board of trustees and leadership team to further shape the future of healthcare in Hamilton County, officials said.

“We’re excited to welcome Keith to lead Riverview Health,” said Greg Murray, chairman of the Riverview Health Board of Trustees. “He brings a wealth of experience in healthcare and is committed to continuing the mission of providing high-quality care to our patients and our community.”

Jewell succeeds Seth Warren, who resigned from his role as president and CEO in December. The Riverview Health Board of Trustees has begun the search for a permanent replacement, officials said.

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Siam Star opens on 116th St.

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

amazing. We are enjoying it.”

The restaurant, which features several vegetarian options, is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.

RESTAURANT

The lure to return to the restaurant business was too much for James Ly and his wife, Vicky Koonchanok, to resist.

The couple opened Siam Star Asian Express, 890 E. 116th St., Suite 155, in Carmel in January. Koonchanok is from Thailand,

“Vicky is behind the scenes. She is a baker and cooker,” said Ly, who lives with his wife in Carmel near the carry out restaurant. “We do have two other staff members that help out.”

Ly said he previously owned three restaurants in the Chicago area. He got into the restaurant business more than 20 years ago.

“A few years ago, we got out of the restaurant business,” he said. “My background is engineering, so I went back to working as an engineer. My wife wanted to get back in the business because of her love of cooking and baking. We ended up finding this place in Carmel, which is pretty

The hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

“We make everything in-house,” Ly said. “Her curry puff is phenomenal, with chicken and potato. Her crab rangoon is a crusty crab and different from what you get around the area. We coated it with breadcrumbs on the outside of it. We’ve been carrying these recipes with us for 20-something years from my original restaurant in the Chicago area.”

Lemon chicken is one of the house specialties. Another is pork jerky with sticky rice.

Ly said 95 percent of the menu is Thai and the other 5 percent are dishes his wife likes to cook from other ethnic cuisines.

Ly said Bober tea is available and that real fruits are used for smoothies and frappes.

For more, visit siamstarcarmel.com.

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Two Sister City performance will feature Italian classical pianist Attesti

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Francesco Attesti is not only an internationally acclaimed classical pianist, but he also is the deputy mayor of Cortona, Italy.

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So, that gives two purposes for his visit to Carmel to appear at two Carmel/Cortona Sister City Fellowship events.

“This is important to my city of Cortona to extend our friendship with the City of Carmel because I think we can explore business activities and cultural activities,” Attesti said. “We hope to start a good collaboration and a lot of exchanges in our businesses in Carmel and in Cortona.”

The events are presented by the Rotary Club of Carmel for the Sister City Fellowship. Cortona became a Sister City in 2022.

The Feb. 19 event will feature Attesti with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Attesti will appear at a celebration fundraiser Feb. 17 with the AB&C Trio, which includes double bass player Maurizio Bozzi and percussionist and drummer Maicol Cucchi.

“It’s to present classical music in a jazz-progressive style,” Attesti said.

Attesti said the trio performs pieces by Wolfgang Mozart and Johann Sebastian Bach.

“We find a new way of expression, but we don’t go too far from the principal idea,” Attesti said of the jazz style.

The Feb. 17 event at Feinstein’s Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael begins with a blacktie, Cortona-inspired dinner, followed by the 7 p.m. concert.

The Palladium concert includes compositions by Gioachino Rossini, Aaron Copland and Edvard Grieg.

“It is full of Nordic and Scandinavian music,” Attesti said. “There are a lot of popular tunes blended together. It’s very beautiful.”

There is a “Elegantly Italian” VIP dessert

reception at 8:30 p.m., featuring Italian-inspired desserts, coffees and liqueurs in the Cole Porter Ballroom at Hotel Carmichael.

This will be Attesti’s first appearance in the Indianapolis area.

Prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Attesti said he visited the U.S. three or four times per year to perform since 2000. He finally was able to return to visit Florida for a series of concerts in June 2022.

“I’ve performed in most of the states, especially the East Coast and West Coast, and the Midwest with Detroit, Chicago and many other cities,” Attesti said. “This will be our first step. I am pleased to know better and deeper your city, the people and the business that is going on there. I can’t wait to be there.”

Attesti occasionally performs with an organist.

“That was quite common in the 19th century to have a pianist and organist

together,” he said.

The 47-year-old Attesti, who was born in Cortona, has lived in various cities and nations, including London, Paris and Germany.

“I speak several languages and I have an international career because most of my contacts are abroad,” he said.

Attesti moved back to Cortona in 2009 and got involved with the government because a close friend asked for his help. He became deputy mayor in June 2019.

“We have a bunch of different (political) parties,” he said. “We didn’t want to be linked to any of those and we created our list with the key people of the community. Each person has a duty. My duty is to take care of cultural events and tourism.”

Attesti’s most recent album is “Deeply Mozart.” He specializes in Romantic and early 20th Century repertoire.

For more on his work, visit attesti.com. For tickets, visit arteditalia.org or thecenterpresents.org.

‘FOOTLOOSE’

“Footloose” is set for Feb. 9 to March 26 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

’THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’

Civic Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” from Feb. 10 to 25 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

’NEW WORLD DANCES’

The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “New World Dances” Feb. 11-26 at The Florence at the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘NIGHT

MUST FALL’

Main Street Productions of “Night Must Fall” will be presented Feb. 9 to 19 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘PROOF’

Mud Creek Players will present “Proof” Feb. 10-25 at the Mud Creek Barn Theater in Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers. org.

‘FIVE POINTS’

Discovering Broadway will present the “Five Points” concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Madame Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

‘AROUND

THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS’

The Belfry Theatre’s production of “Around the World in 80 Days” is set for Feb. 10-19 at Arts for Lawrence Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Lawrence. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

MASTERWORKS 3

Carmel Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Harlem Quartet at the Masterworks 3 concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

‘SLEIGHT OF HAND’

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “Sleight of Hand” at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.

Pianist Francesco Attesti will perform at two events in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of the City of Carmel)

‘Love is in the Air’ at IBC

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s fundraising showcase will provide several challenges in a few areas.

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“This year is very challenging as we have decided to work with the younger students, incorporating them into the ensembles such as our ‘Oompa Loompa,’ a contemporary piece which features dancers from age 7 to 16, and also our classical waltz piece from ‘Fairy Doll,’ which features dancers aged 9 to 17,” said Alyona Yakovleva, IBC founding artistic director. “In particular, the classical waltz is challenging for these dancers as it requires a high level of ballet technique.”

“Love is in the Air” will be presented Feb. 11 and 18 at Studio One at Indiana Ballet Conservatory, 849 Carmel Dr., Carmel. The event starts at 7 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by the performance at 8 p.m.

“This performance not only is a chance to perform many different pieces showing multiple sides of a dancer, but there is also something fun about transforming where

Aurora Ausserer displays her artistic ability (Photo courtesy of Renzulli photography)

we dance and practice every day into a place to showcase it to an audience,” said Aurora Ausserer, a 17-year-old Indianapolis performer. “The choreography in this show is incredible because it is put on us specifically by our teachers, and because of that, each dance is different, pulling a different emotion out of the audience.”

Ausserer said the challenge she is facing is being comfortable with the choreography.

“We are debuting a handful of pieces at this show, and I want the audience to feel what we are feeling and enjoy them,” Ausserer said.

For more, visit indianaballetconservatory. org.

CCPL hosts ATI Theatre Lab Series

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founder Don Farrell and Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation director Elizabeth Hamilton have been friends for many years.

of our community, the expansion of our programming remains a high priority so we can continue to develop and support the voices of present and future playwrights, composers and lyricists.”

EVENTS

However, it was ATI board member Jill Zaniker who promoted the idea of a partnership between the two groups. In discussing how to grow the ATI Theatre Lab Series, Zaniker had the idea how the expansion of the series might fit into the programs at the newly expanded library. Plays chosen for the series are workshopped, discussed and developed through rehearsals with a professional cast, director and a music director in the case of new musicals. The play or musical receives a public reading with a moderated discussion with the cast and creatives immediately following the reading.

“Actors Theatre of Indiana deeply values strong community partnerships and advancing theatrical development opportunities,” Farrell said. “As our professional theater company continues to evolve and be more inclusive, innovative and reflective

The events will be held for free at CCPL instead of at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.

“The Theatre Lab Series program was never designed to be revenue driven,” Farrell said. “At first, we had offered the program as a free event, but then realized people were not attending unless they felt like they had something invested. That’s why we changed it to $10 a ticket.”

There are two remaining readings in the 2022-23 season. First is “Belinda: An April Folly” at 2 p.m. March 25. The musical is by A. A. Milne, with adaptation and lyrics by Alisa Hauser and music by David Mallamud. For tickets, visit bit.ly/3YgkxSC.

The final show will be “Rosemary & Time,” which is set for 2 p.m. May 20. Free tickets can be obtained by visiting bit.ly/40pJiO8.

The readings will be held in a large community room, which seats nearly 300 people.

Actor steps into ‘Footloose’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Ian Cruz’s mother always encouraged him to be a well-rounded person.

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“So, even though I was adept with math and the sciences, I’ve always hung out with my theater and bohemian friends and learned so much from them as it pertains to performing on stage,” Cruz said.

The 50-year-old Carmel resident will appear as Principal Clark in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Footloose” from Feb. 9 to March 26 at the Indianapolis venue. It will be his second performance in a production of “Footloose.” He appeared as Coach Dunbar at Footlite Musicals in 2006.

“The role of Principal Clark is actually smaller than Coach Dunbar and his character is very strait-laced and serious,” Cruz said. “The challenge would be to not move my hips with all the great music playing during the course of the show, ha-ha.”

This is Cruz’s first time performing at Beef & Boards.

“When we moved to the Indy (area) 20plus years ago, I put it as a bucket list item to be able to work on stage with all the major equity theaters in town,” Cruz said. “I was able to work at the Phoenix in 2007, but not until last year was I also able to work with (Indiana Repertory Theatre) and (Actors Theatre of Indiana). And now to start the new year, I’m thrilled to have been given the chance to work on stage at B&B.”

Cruz saw “Footloose” when the movie came out in 1984.

“It had such a fun soundtrack, which I used to listen to on a cassette tape over and over,” Cruz said. “It translates well from film to stage, not only because of the music, but it also stayed true to the original story of an outsider who struggled fitting in with a community, who made dancing illegal, but was able to change things by the end of the movie, with a little help from his friends.”

Cruz moved to the Indianapolis area from Philippines in 2000. He and his wife, Nathalie, have three children, Zach, Jose and Lupe. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

GHDT stages ‘New World Dances’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gregory Hancock had plenty of time to create during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Hancock, executive artistic director of the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, will feature that work in “New World Dances” Feb. 11-26 at The Florence at the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. There are six weekend performances.

“The collection of dances in this program were all created during the pandemic and were presented in nonconventional ways in the theater, virtually, and on film, so most have never been performed live for audiences,” Hancock said. “During the pandemic, I created a large amount of new work and experienced a great deal of creativity. When we returned to work with masks and social distancing for some time, I talked to the dancers about what they were feeling and experiencing during this unusual time. I wanted the dances to have personal connections and reflect our collective fears and

Hancock said dancers expressed a range of emotions.

“Our feelings and emotions were across the board with much diversity,” he said. “At times, we were scared, confused, nervous, depressed and withdrawn. And at other times, we were encouraged, empowered and hopeful. I feel the variety of dances, and the personal emotions imbued into them in ’New World Dances,’ represent all of this.”

The production is the first full program at The Florence, which is named for Hancock’s late mother, Florence Marie Hancock.

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s Olivia Payton will be performing in “New World Dances.”

(Photo courtesy of Lydia Moody) hopes.”

‘Women Talking’: A powerful film

Commentary by Julieanna Childs

Plenty of movies confront the subject of abuse. Occasionally, one of them gets it right. A talented director and a masterful screenplay can illustrate sexual assault without actually showing it. “Women Talking” is an example of this approach, effectively highlighting the aftermath of sexual violence through flashbacks and performance rather than the typical gratuitous assault scenes, a method we’ve accepted too readily as “entertainment.”

“Woman Talking” is based on the 2018 novel by Miriam Toews about the horrifying actual events in Bolivia from 2005-09, where 150 women and girls were drugged and raped by men in a secluded Mennonite community. Eventually, the elders found out the attacks were happening, reported the crimes, and the eight men were tried and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Toews, who grew up in a Mennonite society, tells the events through fictionalized conversations of women using nothing more than their voices and imagination to initiate their freedom.

The film centers on an agrarian religious

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community where the animals are safer in their homes than the women and children. Only the boys are allowed to attend school and the women do not read or write. After another violent attack, the women secretly gather in a barn to vote on their options: Stay and do nothing; stay and fight; or leave the community. These women don’t seek sympathy or retribution. They just want a safer world to raise their children and reestablish their beliefs on a moral basis.

The film’s director and writer, Sarah Polley, who will undoubtedly earn an Oscar nomination, gracefully trusts the actors in this conversation-forward film as they engage in sophisticated debates. Polley fends for the character’s religious life, never trivializing the women’s faith and principles.

With solidarity and conviction, “Woman Talking” reawakens our stories’ power and the universal idea of freedom.

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.

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I’ll be honest. I don’t like to travel. I like being there; I don’t like getting there. In one airport, I made the huge mistake of buying a magazine containing an article called, “Your Feel-Good Vacation,” which detailed all the potential woes of reaching your destination. Here were a few:

• Traveler’s diarrhea: Apparently, 7 out of 10 vacationers experience this, which is why aisle seats on a plane are requested more than window seats, especially on overseas flights. One infectious disease specialist says, “Many people are de-railed by this problem.” My guess is that even more have been de-planed and de-boated. But maybe it happens on trains, too. This doctor suggests taking a drug called bismuth subsalicylate with you on the trip. In an emergency, just say Pepto Bismol to the druggist in a foreign country. You might not have a great deal of time to mess with pronunciation. The doctor also suggests you do not drink tap water or eat local fruits and veggies that may be contaminated, but he obviously did not read the warning in the next paragraph.

• Constipation: This is a different doctor (I know, medicine is so specialized). He says that 4 out of 10 people suffer from this on a trip. Hold on! If 7 out of 10 people have the first problem and 4 out of 10 have the second problem, that means one person has both problems. Or does that mean he doesn’t have any

problem? It does mean that 4 out of 10 people do not need an aisle seat. This guy also suggests eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Do these doctors ever talk to each other?

• Blood clots: Here’s another cheery paragraph in the article. It begins by telling readers who travel by plane to stand often and stretch — so always take an aisle seat. Sadly, most of those seats are taken by people who have you-know-what. If you end up in the middle seat, you should be OK, since the guy on the aisle won’t be there much of the time. Are you following this?

• Motion sickness: Once again, an aisle seat is recommended. But if travelling by car, sit by a window. If you drank heavily in college, you already know this.

Finally, the article includes a photo of how your travel meds will appear if you pack them neatly into a designer bag that they are offering for $39.95. There’s Miralax, Ricola, Dramamine, Lomotil, Benadryl and Metamucil, to name a few. The magazine warns you not to buy these in a foreign country, because they may be counterfeit, but if you have been buying health and beauty products from a dollar store your whole life, you have probably built up a pretty good tolerance.

POLICIES

– DICK WOLFSIE

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Here’s another cheery paragraph in the article. It begins by telling readers who travel by plane to stand often and stretch — so always take an aisle seat. Sadly, most of those seats are taken by people who have you-know-what.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

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

Discerning ‘good advice’

Commentary by Terry Anker

We’re all looking for a little good advice. What’s the right way to lose those extra pounds packed on from too much holiday candy? How worried should we be about the war in Europe? Will we ever be able to retire since the stock market cannot seem to stop falling? These are all tough issues. Each one has come to us, in some form, over the journey of a lifetime. As with many complications, more questions simply beg more answers. We spin around like a dog chasing its tail.

that know-how only exists somewhere over the rainbow. Still, we don’t want to limit our knowledge base to those living next door.

ESSAY

So, how do we break the circle? If we seek insight, if we hope to boost our understanding through the learning and experience of others, where do we go to find our experts? Advice, it seems, is only as good as the mouth from which it flows. We might ask those around us, whom we respect, for their thoughts. Do we restrict ourselves to those we know personally? Who are the national experts? Aren’t they superior? Some people call it the 50-mile rule, this fiction

We might ask the internet how it would manage the problem. The people and institutions we know and believe should be our guides, but our confidence in them has never been lower. We reflect on our own experience, hoping to discover that we are savants and don’t require advice at all. Whatever our approach, we hope to garner the best, most sage guidance.

Among the good human wisdom to be found in Proverbs is, “Without counsel, purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors, they are established.” In a multiplicity of perspectives, we must come to rely on ourselves to discern.

Just another manic Friday

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Do you ever have days when you’re fairly certain the universe is messing with you? When a series of small annoyances has you contemplating a noon bottle of Scotch? That’s what a recent Friday felt like for me. Please enjoy at my expense!

what? With my blood caffeine and irritability levels off the charts, I decided to stay put and grade poorly written essays. Blech.

HUMOR

It all started when I foolishly agreed to join our youngest at a 5 a.m. Eat the Frog workout. This coached fitness session held in a mysteriously green-lit space where your heart rate is displayed for everyone to judge. Naturally, I did not sleep well the night before, knowing I’d have to get up at 4:30, avoid a public cardiac event for 60 minutes, and then be in my classroom by 6:30, showered and pretty.

So, I was grumpy and nauseous while I tried not to embarrass myself on the TRX bands and feeling only slightly better when I got to work and finally checked my text messages. “Two Hour Delay!” What the

Next up, tech issues with my karaoke setup. Dead batteries in one mic, a broken wire in another, and a completely MIA third mic. How was I supposed to make students feel awkward with my subpar singing? Then I forgot a meeting with admin and had to eat leftovers without a fork. By the time I got home, I just wanted to binge Captain Crunch and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Of course, the internet was down.

– DANIELLE

I called it at 7 p.m., grateful to end this Friday with an early bedtime and a middle finger to the universe. Peace out.

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

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

Naturally, I did not sleep well the night before, knowing I’d have to get up at 4:30, avoid a public cardiac event for 60 minutes, and then be in my classroom by 6:30, showered and pretty.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Contemporary Indy Kitchen

Commentary by Larry Greene

From dark and dated to stylish and sleek, the kitchen in this Normandy Farms subdivision home hadn’t been updated since being built in 1989. The new owners wanted a more open space to amp up the room’s functionality and improve the overall aesthetic.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Bright white custom cabinets add light to the space, while indigo shades on the island and backsplash provide a touch of depth and modern style.

• A wall dividing the kitchen and dining room was removed, opening the space and improving the room’s flow and function.

• The original bar-height island that interrupted the line of sight was replaced with a counter-height island, making entertaining and serving a breeze.

• Honey bronze finishes and wood shelving bring warmth and classic style with a pristine modern touch.

Larry 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.

After

Making better grammar worse?

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

We hear this one all the time: “I feel badly because Randolph lost his job at the pro shop.” In an effort to have better grammar, we can often make it worse. So, let’s figure out why the correct phrase in the above instance should be “I feel bad.”

GRAMMAR GUY

The key here is knowing the difference between action verbs and linking verbs. It seems rather obvious how to identify an action verb: It does something active. Active verbs like gobble, decide, shimmy, impeach and frolic tell us the action being performed in a sentence. Linking verbs, on the other hand, connect the subject of a sentence to information about that subject. Linking verbs do not describe an action. Therefore, use adverbs to describe action verbs and adjectives to describe linking verbs.

Sensory-related verbs like feel, look, smell, taste and sound can either be used as linking verbs or active verbs, depending on the context of the sentence. Kind of confusing if you ask me.

In our example where poor Randy got the heave-ho from the pro shop, “feel” is used as a linking verb. “I feel bad” describes the state of my emotions because Randolph was let go. The only way “I feel badly” is correct is if, after being fired, Randolph got in his souped-up golf cart, put the pedal to the metal and — in an act of blind rage — he ran over all 10 of my fingers as I carefully attempted to replace one of my several divots, rendering my sense of touch useless. In this case, “I feel badly because Randolph lost his job at the pro shop,” would be correct. With sensory verbs, it’s important to identify whether the verb is an active verb or a linking verb. The way I always remember this takes me back to my tremendous AP English teacher, Dr. Ballard, who used this example: “Only Captain Hook feels badly.” Get it? Because he has a hook for a hand.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING

Docket No. PZ-2023-00002 V; PZ-2023-00003 V; and, PZ-2023-00017 V

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a meeting on the 27th day of February, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Numbers PZ-2023-00002 V; PZ-2023-00003 V; and, PZ-2023-00017 V (collectively “Request”). The property that is the subject of the Request is located at 530 2nd Avenue NE, is identified as Lot 31 in the C.W. Weidlers Addition and, per the Office of the Auditor of Hamilton County, Indiana, has a Tax Parcel Identification Number of 16-10-30-05-02-013.000 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

The Real Estate is zoned R-3/Residence and Old Town Overlay District Subarea and the Applicant is seeking the below described development standards variances in order to construct a custom residential home on the Real Estate:

1. UDO Section 3.64 (C)(3) Maximum Parcel Coverage – Maximum 45% lot coverage allowed; requesting 49% lot coverage.

2. UDO Section 5.79 (J) Window Well Projections – Window wells may encroach up to 24” into a side yard; requesting 36” encroachment into a 5’ wide side yard.

3. UDO Section 3.64 (C)(9) Minimum Roof Pitch – Minimum 8:12 roof pitch required; requesting 4:12 roof pitch.

The Petition may be examined at the Carmel City Hall or via the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposal, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

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Visiting the ruins of Megiddo

Commentary by Don Knebel

In our continuing trip through Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we visit the excavated ruins of Megiddo, above the Jezreel Valley about 15 miles southwest of Nazareth in Israel.

TRAVEL

The Jezreel Valley, an inland valley south of the Sea of Galilee, has been part of an important trade route between Egypt and the empires of southwest Asia for thousands of years. The Romans called it the “way of the sea.” Empires trying to control intercontinental trade have fought at least 34 battles in the Jezreel Valley, the first one in the 15th century B.C., when Pharaoh Thutmose III fought the King of Kadesh.

Since about 7,000 B.C., Megiddo has controlled access to the Jezreel Valley. The Bible reports that King Solomon fortified Megiddo, along with the cities of Gezer and Hazor. Excavations at Megiddo have uncovered a 10th-century B.C. chambered gate very similar to those found at Hazor and Gezer, lending support to that account. Archaeologists, digging through 26 layers of ruins, have also found evidence of administrative buildings and storehouses from the time of Solomon and a concealed tunnel built in the ninth century B.C. that gave

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Docket No. PZ-2022-00192 UV; PZ-2022-00193 V; PZ-2022-00201 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 27th of February, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Use Variance and Variance of Development Standards application to permit use of the property as an office, and development standards variances to permit the following:

 A ground sign in the front yard (ground signs not permitted on residential properties converted to office uses); and

 A 31-foot front building setback (40-foot front setback required).

On the property being known as: 4991 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2022-00192 UV; PZ-2022-00193 V; and PZ2022-00201 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax Parcel No. 16-10-28-0000-045.000

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Megiddo residents access to their water supply during sieges. Megiddo was permanently abandoned after 586 B.C. when the Babylonians captured Jerusalem.

The Book of Revelation reports that unnamed kings will be gathered together at “Armageddon” before the return of Jesus, presumably to prepare for battle. The word Armageddon is a transliteration of the Hebrew “har megiddo,” or “mountain of Megiddo,” an apparent reference to the large tell that eventually formed over the abandoned Megiddo ruins. Relying on this passage, Christians since the first century have predicted one final battle between good and evil in the Jezreel Valley, almost always involving the most hated regimes of their eras, from the Romans to ISIS. The wait continues.

The gates at Megiddo.

An excavation site at Megiddo.

A view of the Jezreel Valley from Megiddo.

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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.

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