February 21, 2023 — Carmel

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Carmel High School girls swimmers win 37th consecutive state title in dominating fashion

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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The Carmel High School girls swimming team winning its 37th consecutive IHSAA state title was certainly no surprise. However, the way the Greyhounds won it was one for the record books.

able to do that. They were great all year, and we got better throughout the year. From the beginning of the season until now, they just kept improving every day, and that’s all we can ask.”

ACHIEVEMENT

The Greyhounds were victorious in 10 of 12 events and racked up a state record 498 points Feb. 11 in the IHSAA girls swimming and diving state finals at the IU Natatorium at IUPUI in Indianapolis. That broke the Greyhounds’ own record of 479 points in 2021, and the 10 wins broke CHS’s record of nine wins in 2015 and 2016.

CHS also set two national records and five state finals records.

“This team has senior experience and leadership and youthful exuberance with the young girls coming up and pushing everybody,” Greyhounds coach Chris Plumb said. “We were able to make it work, and that speaks a lot to our young girls being

The 200-yard individual medley relay team of senior Berit Berglund, freshman Molly Sweeney, sophomore Alex Shackell and senior Meghan Christman won in a national record time of 1 minute, 36.98 seconds. The 200-freestyle relay of Sweeney, Christman, Shackell and junior Grace Dougherty won in a national record time of 1:30.23.

Carmel had three double winners in individual events.

Shackell set two state records by winning the 50 freestyle in 21.93 seconds and 100 butterfly in 50.89 seconds.

“I think it was Carmel’s best-ever prelims and finals,” Shackell said. “We all had really good swims. The momentum keeps building with the freshmen, too, so it shows we have a lot of good years ahead of us.”

Sophomore Lynsey Bowen captured the 500 freestyle in a state record time of 4:42.81 and won the 200 freestyle in 1:45.49.

Sweeney was victorious in the 200 individual medley in 1:56.82 and the 100 breaststroke in 59.78.

The 400 freestyle relay of all four seniors, Christman, Berglund, Erin Cummins and Vivian Wilson, won in 3:21.84.

Berglund became a four-time winner of the 100 backstroke, winning in 51.80.

“Berit’s ability to come back again and again speaks to her character,” Plumb said.

Since winning as a freshman, Berglund said she wanted to equal former CHS swimmer Claire Adams’ record of four state backstroke titles.

“I’m always up for the 100 backstroke and I just love it,” she said.

Berglund said being part of Carmel swimming has been a special experience.

“It’s just something I’ll never take for granted,” said Berglund, who will swim for the University of Texas next season. “It’s made me realize that not everything is about you. The girls around here have taught me so much and helped me grow in all aspects of life.”

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The Carmel Girls High School swim team celebrates its 37th consecutive IHSAA state title. (Courtesy of the IHSAA)

COMMUNITY

Center Grove: CHS wants to cancel athletic contracts

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Center Grove High School Principal Jeffry Henderson said he was surprised the Carmel High School athletic department requested to cancel its contracts with Center Grove in all sports.

SPORTS

His email to parents read: “This sudden request came as a shock, given the collaboration we have enjoyed over the last 25 years. We have reached out to Carmel to request a meeting to address any concerns they have regarding the future of our relationship.”

Henderson’s email to parents also stated the school’s goal is to do what is best for the students.

“We want to provide our students with an athletic experience that includes rigorous competition and the support necessary to help them excel in their sports and grow into responsible young adults,” the email stated. “We appreciate your support and patience with our administrative team and coaches, as we continue to work for what’s best for our students.”

Emily Bauer, director of community relations for Carmel Clay Schools, said no Carmel officials will comment on the matter at this time.

Stacy Conrad, executive director of communications for Center Grove Community School Corp., said it would be premature for Center Grove to make a comment to the media before the school has an opportunity to meet with Carmel representatives.

Carmel and Center Grove were charter members of Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference when it formed in 1996. The schools were voted out of the MIC in December 2021 when MIC officials learned Carmel and Center Grove were exploring membership in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference.

The two schools both became independent when the HCC voted not to invite either team to join in January 2022.

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Niederberger joins council race

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ELECTION

Running for Carmel City Council this year wasn’t on Danny Niederberger’s radar until a few weeks ago, after several people encouraged him to join the race.

So, with only a couple of days left to file to run, the Republican officially launched his campaign for the council’s Northwest District. Niederberger, 30, first ran for office in 2019 as a candidate in a crowded Republican primary for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, and last fall he was a write-in independent candidate for U.S. senator.

“To be honest, I was a little relieved and happy to not be a candidate for once in the last few years. Then over the last month, I’ve had six or seven people encourage me to jump in the (city council) race,” Niederberger said. “I (consulted) some of my best friends, and they said, ‘It’s a good idea.’’

Niederberger will face Sheldon Barnes and Ryan Locke in the May 2 primary. No Democrats have filed for the seat. Incum-

Niederberger is a graduate of Westfield High School and Purdue University. He works in operations and accounting for a hedge fund, Concise Capital Management, and described himself as “a numbers guy.” He said managing debt is a pillar of his campaign, along with prioritizing community input in managing growth.

“The people that live there, this is their home, and you have to respect that first,” he said. “At the end of the day, the people elect you and you represent the people. You don’t represent business or anything else.”

Niederberger said he has an in-depth understanding of the area, having grown up in Westfield near the Carmel border and living in Hamilton County most of his life.

“Seeing the change in Westfield as I was growing up, you get a real sense of what are the good ideas and what are the bad ideas, what works with the community and what doesn’t,” he said. “There have been a lot of changes.”

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Locke runs in Northwest District

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

As a third-generation Carmel resident, Ryan Locke wants to ensure the city remains a place where his kids and future generations would also want to live.

So, Locke, who has worked as deputy treasurer and general counsel in the state treasurer’s office, joined the race for the Carmel City Council’s Northwest District seat. He will face fellow Republicans Sheldon Barnes and Danny Niederberger in the May 2 primary. No Democrats have filed for the seat. Incumbent Republican Laura Campbell is not seeking reelection.

“(Serving on the city council) is a great next step to take the experience I’ve gotten at the state and apply it in my local community in a way that I can help shape the future of Carmel,” he said. “With all the transitions happening with the mayor’s race and with the six seats opening up on the council, I thought it would be a great time to get involved to help ensure that we keep

Carmel moving on a path for excellence.”

Locke said his campaign will focus on ensuring Carmel is well positioned for success in the coming decades. He wants to see the city continue to be a place that attracts business and maintains safe neighborhoods in a fiscally responsible way.

“Ultimately, my goal is to keep Carmel moving in a positive direction and to keep it one of the best places in the world to live by thinking about Carmel’s growth in a strategic way that keeps that Carmel charm and protects people’s investments in their own things,” he said.

Locke has worked with various public agencies during his time in state government, which he said gives him insight and skills that would be useful as a member of the city council. If elected, he said he would approach issues in a rational and open way, listening to community feedback as he weighs decisions.

Locke attended Carmel Clay Schools through eighth grade and graduated from Brebeuf Jesuit High School, IUPUI and Valparaiso University Law School. He and his wife, Elise, have two young children.

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CCS pauses plan for OPE site

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Clay Schools has paused a plan to demolish a majority of the former Orchard Park Elementary building and use the remainder for employee child care.

EDUCATION

The $3 million project was set to be part of a $39 million bond to fund various upgrades throughout the district, but CCS removed the OPE proposal in advance of a public hearing on the bond at a Feb. 13 school board meeting.

In a statement, CCS

Supt. Michael Beresford said the district made the change in response to the state’s dollar law, which requires former school buildings be offered for $1 to charter schools under certain conditions.

“Carmel Clay Schools has placed plans for the Orchard Park site on hold as we ensure continued compliance with current law,” he stated.

The change comes less than two weeks after Indiana Classical Schools filed a motion Feb. 3 in Hamilton County court asking a judge to reconsider a January ruling that stated CCS did not violate the dollar law in not offering OPE to charter schools. ICS, which is eyeing OPE as a site to open Valor Classical Academy, sued CCS in April 2022 and is considering whether to appeal.

In the Feb. 3 motion, Valor states that the CCS plan to demolish much of OPE and use the remainder for employee childcare should trigger the dollar law and that the district’s changing plans for the building show it doesn’t need the space for storage and other current uses.

“With each following (Carmel Clay Schools board) meeting, the anticipated use of the building changes and expands to the point that now a K-5-sized portion of the building

will be ‘demolished’ without any notice being provided to interested charter schools,” the motion states. “This behavior will send a message that public schools do not have to comply with the Dollar Law, and that indeed they can skirt the same by simply concealing their true intentions until the ‘storm has passed.’”

According to Indiana trial rules, a party may seek correction of a record before filing an appeal when newly discovered material evidence becomes available within 30 days of a judge’s ruling, the motion states.

As CCS and Valor battle in court, the dollar law has become a topic of discussion in the state legislature this session. A bill under consideration in the senate provides greater specificity than existing law about when a building must be offered to charter schools. It also sets a civil penalty for districts that fail to comply with the law and moves review of whether a building should be closed from the Indiana attorney general to the Indiana Dept. of Education.

“As lawmakers continually try to improve state law, we always encourage prioritizing local governance, particularly when it impacts property taxpayers,” Beresford stated. “We hope to do our part to substantially benefit the property taxpayers in the Orchard Park neighborhood and throughout Carmel Clay Schools.”

Holly Wilson, a Valor founding board member, said she is concerned the Senate bill as proposed “muddies the water more” and that she would prefer to see a clear definition of when a building is no longer in use.

Since closing OPE at the end of the 202021 school year, CCS has been using the building for storage and training.

CCS plans to conduct a second public hearing on the $39 million bond at its Feb. 27 meeting.

DISPATCHES

Housing instability help — Hamilton County residents facing eviction or housing instability now have a free legal resource at their fingertips. A new desktop computer, scanner, and printer with access to IndianaLegalHelp.org have been installed in the court’s Legal Self-Help Center. The kiosk provides legal forms, instructional videos, referrals to free and low-cost legal services and a statewide calendar of free legal advice clinics.

Learn more at IndianaLegalHelp.org.

CCHS presentation — The Carmel Clay Historical Society will give a presentation at 7 p.m. March 1 on the history of 22 N. Range Line Rd., which currently houses Indiana Artisan Gifts and Gallery. Registration is required for the free event, which will be held at 22 N. Range Line Rd., at bit.ly/3xnUhKF.

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CFD welcomes puppy to team

By Riya Chinni news@currentincarmel.com

The Carmel Fire Dept. recently welcomed the newest addition to its team — a vivacious and lovable puppy named Zeus.

PETS

Mark Cromlich, CFD Station 341’s captain, adopted Zeus after the Anderson Animal Protection League rescued the puppy from abandonment in the snowy streets a few months ago and referred Zeus for training at Ultimate Canine in Westfield.

Cromlich said Zeus has been a wonderful addition to both his family at home — which includes another dog — and the CFD team.

“Everybody loves Zeus,” Cromlich said. “They take him on little walks. They play with him out in the bays. He’s just a breath of fresh air coming into the firehouse.”

Additionally, Cromlich said Zeus often interacts with visitors when he is at the firehouse.

“He’s a big hit with the public when they come to take a tour and see the firetrucks,” he said.

CFD encourages Carmel residents to visit Station 341 and learn more about their team and work, and they might get a chance to

A puppy named Zeus recently became a regular at Carmel Fire Dept. Station 341. (Photo courtesy of CFD)

meet Zeus during their visit.

Zeus joins Cromlich at the firehouse occasionally, and Cromlich said he expects Zeus will eventually become a key team member and may even ride along in a fire truck or participate in CFD training programs.

“I see Zeus being a big part of the fire department here, for sure,” Cromlich said.

Event to offer financial aid help

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

noon during College Goal Sunday, students and their families can get free help and file the form.

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COLLEGE

Financial aid professionals from across Indiana will volunteer at 37 sites to assist College-bound students and their families in securing financial aid during College Goal Sunday at 2 p.m. Feb. 26.

The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In Hamilton County, the event will be held at Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St.

The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and federal student loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA must be filed by the state of Indiana’s priority deadline of April 15 to guarantee state aid for those who qualify.

One of many reasons College Goal Sunday is so important, according to initiative officials, is because many families perceive the form to be too complicated and time consuming to complete. In less than one after-

“Indiana is first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation in providing need-based financial aid to Hoosier students. But students must file the FAFSA to claim those funds, which go a long way in making the costs of college manageable for students and families,” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery stated. “If you are considering education beyond high school, filing the FAFSA should be your first step, so you don’t leave money on the table. You don’t have to go it alone, either, as College Goal Sunday offers 1-on-1 help from financial aid experts.”

Students and parent(s) are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before logging in to the event.

Volunteers will walk through the online form line-by-line and answer families’ individual questions as needed.

A complete list of sites is available and more information is available at CollegeGoalSunday.org.

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CRC approves $430K contract to complete jazz sculpture set

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A trio of sculptures featuring jazz musicians near the Palladium could soon become a sextet.

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CITY NEWS

The Carmel Redevelopment Commission on Feb. 15 approved a $430,000 contract to purchase three sculptures to complete artist J. Seward Johnson’s set, “My Sixteen-Year-Old Jazz Dreams.”

“It was the mayor’s vision from day 1 to have the complete set,” CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said. “It is exciting to see it finally being completed.”

Sculptures featuring famous musicians playing a trumpet, trombone and saxophone have been on display in Carmel — initially on loan — for more than five years. In late 2021, the CRC approved purchasing them for $92,000 each, or a total of $276,000.

Mestetsky said that the new sculptures, which feature musicians playing a piano, upright bass and drumset, are much more intricate than the trio already owned by the city.

“It’s unfair to characterize these three sculptures as just three people,” he said. “It’s more like having six sculptures, almost.”

The sculptures are planned to be placed

Project: Bridge repairs

Location: 116th Street over the White River. Temporary single lane closures will take place between Hazel Dell Parkway and Eller Road.

Expected completion: The work is set to occur between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27.

The Carmel Redevelopment Commission voted Feb. 15 to approve a $430,000 contract to purchase three sculptures by J. Seward Johnson to complete his “My Sixteen-Year-Old Dreams” set featuring famous musicians. (Photo courtesy of the City of Carmel)

near the Palladium. Mestetsky said the original trio will likely remain together but that the new acquisitions may be spaced out.

The sculptures will be created by the New Jersey-based Seward Johnson Atelier. Mestetsky said he expects they could be delivered to the city by the end of the year.

Carmel has the second-largest collection of Seward Johnson sculptures in the world, behind only the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, N.J. Located on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds, the Grounds for Sculpture is a short walk from the Seward Johnson Atelier, which manages the sales and maintenance of Seward Johnson sculptures.

from Pennsylvania Parkway to College Avenue.

Expected completion: Spring Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Expected completion: Work will resume in the summer and is set to be complete in July.

Project: Roundabout, multi-use path construction

Location: Work has paused for the winter at the intersection of 106th Street and College Avenue for construction of a roundabout. A multi-use path is under construction along 106th Street

Project: Widening and improvements along Smoky Row Road

Location: Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The road will be fully closed during the project.

Expected completion: June

State appointment – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today has appointed Carmel resident Heather Stephenson to the Indiana Protection & Advocacy Services Commission. Stephenson, founder of Sam’s Wish and a special education teacher at Carmel Clay Schools, will serve a term that runs through Sept. 30, 2025.

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Sheriff’s reserve deputy arrested on OWI charge

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. reserve deputy has been suspended after being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated at appproximately 2:30 a.m. Feb. 11.

The sheriff’s dept. said in a statement that Patrick Heitz was pulled over near 116th Street and Towne Road by a Westfield Police Dept. officer due to “driving behavior.” Heitz was driving his personal vehicle and was off duty at the time of the incident, authorities said.

The sheriff’s dept. said the Westfield Police Dept. officer conducted an OWI investigation and eventually obtained a search warrant for a specimen of Heitz’s blood. Authorities did not specify what Heitz’s blood alcohol content was at the time of his arrest.

Heitz was arrested on a charge of OWI and booked into the Hamilton County Jail. He is suspended from the sheriff’s dept. pending the outcome of an internal investigation, authorities said.

DISPATCHES

Correction — In the Feb. 14 edition of Current in Carmel, the date for Taste of Carmel was incorrect. The date is March 3.

IBC board leadership change — Rick Griskie has been named the board president of the Carmel-based Indiana Ballet Conservatory. He succeeds Mary Nold Larimore, who served in the role for more than two years. She served on the board for 10 years and was involved with the organization for 15 years. She is credited with helping the conservatory remain stable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kindergarten registration — Registration is open for the Carmel Clay Schools kindergarten class for the 2023-24 school year. Early registration helps CCS prepare for anticipated staffing needs and allows families to begin the kindergarten assessment process and receive communication from the district. Register for the Class of 2036 at ccs. k12.in.us/services/curriculum/kindergarten.

Carmel grad to make 2nd appearance on ‘Jeopardy!’

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Audrey Satchivi, a 2019 Carmel High School graduate, will make her second appearance on “Jeopardy!” in an episode that airs Feb. 28.

TELEVISION

Now a senior at Indiana University studying clinical psychology and Hispanic linguistics, Satchivi advanced to the semifinal round of the popular quiz show as a high school senior in 2018. She isn’t permitted to reveal the results of her second appearance on the show before it airs, but she answered the following questions from Current about the experience.

How did you earn another invitation to appear on the show?

“Jeopardy!” had students that were on the 2018 and 2019 tournament come back and do a high school reunion (tournament). It was the same type of format, and it was really fun to get back together with the contestants from four years ago.

Did you keep in touch with any of the contestants between your first and second appearance?

I kept in touch with a few of them. There was this huge group message they had going for a really long time. As time went on, it got a little quieter. But I kept in touch with a few people, and it was really good to go back and see how much everyone has changed.

Were you more or less nervous going on the show the second time around?

So the first time I was really, really nervous, and I had a lot of pressure that I put on myself. I was really into quiz bowl in high school, and I also wanted to get some money for college. So, I put a lot of pressure on myself. But this time around, I really went into it with the spirit of having fun, because it makes it so much easier.

Did you end up using any of your original “Jeopardy!” winnings to pay for college?

I definitely used a lot of it for books, my laptop, things like that. I was lucky that I worked hard in high school and got a lot of scholarships. So I was using it more for getting through college and not being as broke, rather than as tuition money.

Alex Trebek was hosting “Jeopardy!” the first time you appeared on the show. What was it like to work with a different

Audrey

host?

I really miss Alex Trebek, but I loved the new host. Mayim Bialik is really cool. It was really a different experience. It was fun hearing her interact with the audience more.

What is a typical day of filming “Jeopardy!” like?

It is an all day experience. We had to be ready in our hotel lobby around 8:30 a.m. They would take us in a bus to Sony Pictures Studios, where we would go through security. We were led into the “Wheel of Fortune” stage where we would watch the game from that stage. Then contestants who were playing would be in hair and makeup, and we would go into wardrobe to make sure our outfits were fine. (Filming) is what it looks like on TV, just with a lot more breaks.

So, playing the game isn’t as seamless as it appears on TV?

Exactly. There are times where you have to stop, and they have to reevaluate a clue. There is a team of judges and team writers that decides if someone said something right or not. It was really interesting to see it again.

What are your goals after college?

I’m going to take a gap year, because I need a break from school. I really want to go to graduate school and I hope to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.

Anything else you want to share?

I’m really thankful for all the support I’ve gotten in the past four years. I feel like when I come home and I’m in Carmel, I just feel a great wave of support and happiness. It feels great to be able to represent both Carmel and IU on TV again.

Satchivi, right, a 2019 Carmel High School graduate and Indiana University senior, with “Jeopardy!” co-host Mayim Bialik on the set of the show. (Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)

Thursday February 23 4 - 9 p.m.

Friday February 24 3:30 - 9 p.m.

Saturday February 25 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday February 26 11:30 a.m. - 5

CURRENT Q&A

Getting to know Sharon Gleason

Sharon Gleason, a Zionsville resident, is president of Assistance League of Indianapolis, a nonprofit with several community outreach programs in central Indiana.

How did you become connected to the Assistance League?

I was introduced to Assistance League by a friend and neighbor. I attended a couple of fundraising events with her and her husband. I loved the mission of the organization and an ability to give back within my own community.

What do you enjoy most about the Assistance League?

The ability to give back, making a difference for children and adults in my community. I also love the friendships I have made.

What is your best habit?

Being organized. I am a list person!

Do you have a hidden talent?

I make a pretty good iced-sugar cookie!

What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

I like to read and learn from others what inspires them. This helps me think of my own world in a different way.

Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

“Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult

What is the most underrated holiday, and why?

Thanksgiving. I do not think it is really underrated, but it is my very favorite holiday. It is a celebration of family and friends without all the commercial trappings. It is a day to count my many blessings.

What is your biggest indulgence?

Chocolate!

Do you have a favorite meal in town? Muldoon’s Irish Stew. Especially in the winter.

What is your dream vacation?

Going to the beach, biking, kayaking and reading.

A special thanks to Allied Solutions for participation and sponsorship of many of our holiday events.

CARMEL WINTER GAMES RETURN TO CARTER GREEN

The Carmel Winter Games returned to the Ice at Carter Green Feb. 10 and 11. The first day of competition pitted teams from various City of Carmel departments, while the second day featured community-based teams. Events included human curling, human hungry hippos and an ice-trike relay. Competitors race across the ice on tricycles.

OBITUARY

James Keith Van Duyn, 87, of Carmel, Indiana peacefully left this earth on February 3, 2023. Jim was born to the late Earl and Florence (McClarnon) Van Duyn on March 26, 1935 near Kennard, Indiana. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilkinson High School and graduated from Purdue University in January, 1958 having been the first in his extended family to attend college. While a student at Purdue, he was a member of “Club 25” cooperative and spent most weekends traveling between West Lafayette and Muncie due to a certain someone who attended Ball State.

and member of the John Purdue Club for 40+ years. Jim most loved spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered for his laughter, keen sense of humor and his love of a good joke, playing golf and Euchre, watching his beloved Boilermakers, and traveling with family and friends.

James Keith Van Duyn, 87, of Carmel, Indiana was born to the late Earl and Florence (McClarnon) Indiana. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilkinson University in January, 1958 having been the first a student at Purdue, he was a member of “Club traveling between West Lafayette and Muncie State.

Jim married this certain someone, Ina Van Hoy, together for the next 65 years. They made their town north of Indianapolis called Carmel when college graduation. He continued his career by working in the banking National Bank, First National Bank & Trust, and Hasten Bancshares, retiring

Jim married this certain someone, Ina Van Hoy, on June 2, 1957 and they celebrated life together for the next 65 years. They made their first home at Purdue prior to moving to a small town north of Indianapolis called Carmel when Jim was hired by Shell Oil Company upon his college graduation. He continued his career by working in the banking industry for many years with American Fletcher National Bank, First National Bank & Trust, and Hasten Bancshares, retiring as Head of Auditing in 2002.

Jim was an active member of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis Team, the Hospitality Team, and as an after-school mentor at Westminster. an active member of Carmel Friends Church. Anyone who knew Jim, could helping them in any way he could.

Jim & Ina nurtured a loving family including daughters, Beth (Chuck) Thoele of Dallas, TX and Amy (Tim) Scher of Carmel IN, four grandchildren: Allison Scher of Chicago, IL, Nick (Catherine) Thoele of Brooklyn, NY, Adam (Jenn) Scher of Austin, TX, Brooke (Drew) Russo of Dallas, TX, three great-granddaughters Leighton & Emery Scher of Austin, TX and Florence Thoele of Brooklyn, NY, sister Marilyn Pew of Knightstown, IN and nephews John Pew, David Pew, Todd Pew (dec.) and Troy Pew.

Jim was a huge fan of Carmel High School and Purdue University football holder and member of the John Purdue Club for 40+ years. Jim most loved be remembered for his laughter, keen sense of humor and his love of a beloved Boilermakers, and traveling with family and friends.

Jim was an active member of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis where he served on the Lake Fellow Ministry Team, the Hospitality Team, and as an after-school mentor at Westminster. Prior to joining Second Presbyterian he was an active member of Carmel Friends Church. Anyone who knew Jim, could rely on him to devote himself entirely to helping them in any way he could.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the loving and compassionate caregivers of Senior1 Care and Paradigm Hospice who have been blessings to Jim and his family. The family also wishes to thank the staff of Indiana Funeral Care and Second Presbyterian Church for their assistance with arrangements.

Jim & Ina nurtured a loving family including daughters, Beth (Chuck) Thoele IN, four grandchildren: Allison Scher of Chicago, IL, Nick (Catherine) Thoele TX, Brooke (Drew) Russo of Dallas, TX, three great-granddaughters Leighton Thoele of Brooklyn, NY, sister Marilyn Pew of Knightstown, IN and nephews Troy Pew.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the loving and Paradigm Hospice who have been blessings to Jim and his family. The Funeral Care and Second Presbyterian Church for their assistance with

Jim was a huge fan of Carmel High School and Purdue University football and basketball, having been a season ticket holder

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00pm at Street, Indianapolis, IN with a reception immediately following the service livestreamed at www.secondchurch.org/funeral. In lieu of flowers, a memorial made to Second Presbyterian Church at secondchurch.org or Building Tomorrow

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00pm at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN with a reception immediately following the service from 3:00pm-5:00pm. The service will be livestreamed at www.secondchurch.org/ funeral. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in honor of Jim’s life may be made to Second Presbyterian Church at secondchurch.org or Building Tomorrow at buildingtomorrow.org.

Mascots surround Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell on the ice.

Carly and Tom Stewart and their son, Jack, watch the games.

Morgan Skiles competes in the human curling competition. (Photos by Adam Seif)

ALWAYS LOOK FOR A BETTER BUSINESS.

BECAUSE THEY’RE LOOKING OUT FOR YOU.

Happy 100th birthday to Carmel gardener, volunteer

Commentary by Sally Rushmore

Marilyn Thomas is known in Carmel for her flowers, which can be seen from the library. Many people stop in to see them closer or ask about an especially showy bloom or tree.

MILESTONE

Marilyn, my mother, has always had a green thumb. She joined with a few others to start Citizens for Green Space, a group that promoted the planting of trees in Carmel, helped launch the Carmel parks department, planted flowers in the various parks and taught elementary students about the importance of trees and learning to grow all types of plants.

“My mother always told me to have something to keep my hands busy, and I’ve tried to do that,” Marilyn said.

Marilyn, who will turn 100 on Feb. 21, has lived in Carmel since 1953. She designed and oversaw the building of her house in 195758. She dedicated her house to the glory of God and had at least one Bible study meet there every week until the pandemic.

Marilyn was a founding member of the Carmel Education Foundation and worked with that group for several years. She was also a founding member of the Carmel Clay Historical Society. She volunteered at Conner Prairie when the many crafts programs were just beginning.

She returned to college in 1969 to earn her bachelor’s degree in education before being tapped to teach third grade at the brand-new Mohawk Trails Elementary School. As she was earning her master’s degree, she moved to Carmel Elementary, where her children had attended.

Although Marilyn has to have some help with her outdoor gardens, she still cares for many houseplants. She still has a computer and does a few things on it, including participating in a Bible study on Zoom and watching livestreamed church services. She is an avid reader, often reading six or seven books in a week! She likes to play games, especially Hand and Foot. She also still enjoys crafts, with rug hooking and basket-making being her favorites.

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Sally Rushmore is a Carmel resident, author and daughter of Marilyn Thomas.

COMMUNITY

Carmel High School swimmer regains form after summer setback

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School sophomore swimmer Lynsey Bowen showed her determination and resilience this season.

“She had a tough summer (in 2022),” Greyhounds swimming coach Chris Plumb said. “She got sick, but she came back and put in the work. She is just maturing as a person. To see her be here and swim like she did was just awesome.”

Bowen repeated as the 500-yard freestyle champion Feb. 11 in a state record time of 4 minutes, 42.81 seconds at the IHSAA girls swimming and diving finals at the IU Natatorium at IUPUI in Indianapolis. She won the 200 freestyle title in a time of 1:45.49.

“Last year, I tied the record (4:45.15) and this year I broke it, which felt really good to not be sharing the record,” she said of the 500 freestyle race. “I had two of my teammates in the 500 with Lexi (Ward) and

MEET LYNSEY BOWEN

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Alyssa (Street). I’m just so proud of them, they did so good. I’ve been swimming with Lexi (Ward) for 10 years and I’m just so glad we went 1-2.”

Bowen was fourth in the 200 freestyle in last year’s state meet.

“It felt really good,” she said. “I just tried to sprint as fast as I can and get my hand on the wall, work on my turns and

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underwaters.”

Bowen helped the Greyhounds capture their 37th consecutive state championship with a record 498 team points.

“I think this team is the best team I’ve ever been a part of,” Bowen said. “Everyone is so encouraging, and the meet was so much fun.”

Bowen said it took time to regain strength after being ill.

“I missed most of July and didn’t really swim anything at Summer Junior Nationals,” Bowen said. “I think I got back to mostly 100 percent at Winter Junior Nationals in December.”

Then she concentrated on improving.

“I worked on my stroke a lot and my turns,” she said. “Lexi and Alex Shackell have helped me so much with my technique and turns. I’m getting better and stronger every day in practice.”

Bowen’s sister, Kendra, is a former CHS swimmer who won the 200 freestyle in the state meet in 2019, her senior year. Kendra is a senior swimmer for Purdue University.

“I just always wanted to be like her, and I look up to her so much,” said Lynsey, whose mother, Renee, swam at Ball State University.

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Carmel High School sophomore Lynsey Bowen was a double winner at the state finals. (Photo courtesy of Luke Miller Photography)

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‘OUR MISSION IS CLEAR’

Carmel’s Perry Hines ready to lead Indy nonprofit serving those facing homelessness, poverty

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Wheeler Mission’s next leader has only worked for the nonprofit since 2021, but Perry Hines’ ties to the organization stretch back decades.

During his time in the corporate world, he would frequently take food left over from his company’s suite at the Hoosier Dome to the downtown Indianapolis facility serving those experiencing poverty and homelessness.

“I hate to throw the food away, so (we) would pack it up and bring it down to Wheeler Mission. I was melding my passion for community service with my corporate duties,” said Hines, a 25-year Carmel resident. “I’ve loved the organization ever since.”

Hines plans to continue combining his business expertise with service as CEO of Wheeler Mission, a role he will assume next month. He will succeed Rick Alvis, who is stepping down after more than 30 years leading the nonprofit. Alvis will continue his involvement in an advisory capacity as president emeritus.

“Nothing is broken. Wheeler doesn’t need fixing, but what we do need is to continue to progress forward, to continue to open new doors and form new partnerships and progress with the times,” said Hines, chief development officer at Wheeler Mission. “Our mission remains the same, and our mission is clear: We’re going to keep God at the forefront of what we do.”

Wheeler Mission opened in 1893 and has grown to operate nine facilities throughout Indianapolis and Bloomington. In 2021, it provided assistance for 10,832 men, women and children; served 318,112 meals; and provided 268,493 nights of shelter. It also offers programs that focus on addiction recovery, counseling, job and life skills training, adult education, mentorship and more.

“People can go in and out of homelessness several times in their life,” Hines said. “We want to make sure we have the services here to help them through that period.”

Wheeler Mission relies on thousands of volunteers to keep its programs running. Many, like Hines, live in Hamilton County. Fishers resident Ginger Home has volun-

teered at several of the nonprofit’s facilities but lately has focused her efforts at its thrift store on 96th Street in her hometown.

“It’s so rewarding to see the generosity of people and to know that with Wheeler what I’m doing really makes a difference to people,” she said.

Carmel resident Robyn Brown began volunteering with Wheeler Mission in early 2022 because of the opportunity to work remotely, making lunches at home and delivering them in downtown Indianapolis. Later she began serving in the women’s center.

“The more hands-on opportunities provide a lot of reward in the sense of contributing directly to encourage others. The remote opportunities provide ways to work with friends to contribute to everyday needs of others,” Brown said. “I enjoy giving at Wheeler because I feel a lot of confidence that they are using resources well and

making a big difference in the lives of the people they serve.”

Hines said Wheeler Mission offers a range of volunteer opportunities, from sorting donations to serving meals to providing barber or hairdresser services. The nonprofit will work with volunteers to match their skill set with their service work.

“My wife is a big pickleball fan,” Hines said. “She’s working with our women’s shelter right now to develop some health and nutrition classes (that incorporate) pickleball.”

Home said she remains committed to volunteering with Wheeler Mission because of the opportunity to contribute “in some small way to someone getting their life back together.”

“I’ve had some bumpy places in my life. I was fortunate to have family to support me, but the people that Wheeler takes care

of by and large don’t, and Wheeler is there for them,” she said. “If I can help, it’s a good day for me.”

Learn more about Wheeler Mission and volunteer opportunities at WheelerMission. org.

ON THE COVER: Perry Hines of Carmel will become CEO of Wheeler Mission in March. (Photo courtesy of Wheeler Mission)

MEET PERRY HINES

A native of western Kentucky, Perry Hines is a first-generation college graduate, having earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Western Kentucky University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota. Before joining Wheeler Mission, he worked as a marketing executive. He will be the first African American to lead the nonprofit.

Hines said leaders of organizations like Wheeler Mission usually have a pastoral or social services background, but that hiring trends have evolved in recent years.

“I’m not your typical rescue mission CEO, although the landscape is changing,” he said. “What we’ve seen the last five to 10 years is more folks with a business background or a different kind of background.”

Hines has served on several boards, including the Indianapolis Urban League, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana Youth Institute, Madame Walker Theatre Center, Boy Scouts of America Crossroads Council and others. He is a board member for the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and Horace Mann Educators Corp. Hines and his wife, Lisa, have two sons. He enjoys mentoring inner-city youth, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

Hines

“People can go in and out of homelessness several times in their life. We want to make sure we have the services here to help them through that period.”

— Perry Hines, Wheeler Mission’s next CEO

Wheeler Mission operates a thrift store in Fishers at 8640 E 96th St. (Photo by Adam Seif)

OLD MAJOR THE BEST BACON IN TOWN

Carmel couple opens 3rd Slapfish

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Mark Weghorst, this Fishers location is a perfect spot for a third Slapfish. The modern seafood restaurant celebrated its grand opening Feb. 18 at 11547 Yard St., Suite 820.

NEW BIZ

“It’s an exciting area to be with top restaurants in the area and IKEA and Top Golf are right here,” said Weghorst, who lives in Carmel. “There is a lot of development in the area.”

The first Slapfish that Weghorst and his wife, Lauren, opened was in Noblesville in July 2019 as part of Broccoli Bill’s, 15009 Gray Rd., which is owned by Mark’s parents, Bill and Carol Weghorst.

The second Slapfish opened in July 2020 at 345 Mass Ave in Indianapolis.

There are 80 to 100 seats at the Fishers restaurant. Patio seating is available.

“We’ll be doing fast casual at lunch, order at the counter, and then at dinner from 4 p.m. on there will be full service,” Mark said. “We will have beer, wine and cocktails.” Slapfish in Noblesville doesn’t offer full

“Noblesville is fast casual all day,” Weghorst said.

Along with lobster rolls, popular items include power bowls, a seafood tower and seared ahi. Like the Indianapolis restaurant, oysters will be on the menu.

Lobsters and steaks will be options at the Fishers restaurant.

Slapfish will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.

“We’ll have a piano and live music on the weekends and maybe some other nights,” Weghorst said.

Dirty Dough seeking Carmel site

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Dirty Dough is the latest cookie company to enter the area market.

COOKIES

There are three corporate-owned stores in Fishers, Zionsville and Indianapolis.

Romney Stewart, chief operating officer for the company, said it had been seeking a Carmel location but wasn’t able to work out a lease agreement.

“We continue to look at potential store locations in Carmel and other areas in Greater Indianapolis for other possible store locations in the future,” he said.

The lease for the Zionsville location at 6634 Whitestown Pkwy. was recently signed.

Stewart said the company is already working with the appropriate municipalities and departments for all necessary permits for the new store locations in Fishers, 13180 Market Square Dr., Suite 101 in Indianapolis; and 6159 N. Keystone Ave., Suite 400 in Indianapolis. The locations will be the first Dirty Dough stores in Indiana.

“A local general contractor has been selected to do the construction work at these

locations,” he said of the Fishers and Indianapolis stores. “We are targeting opening dates sometime within the March to May time frame.”

The company’s procedure is to use a special machine to make its stuffed cookies.

“We use special balling machines in our production facility in Lindon, Utah, that inserts fillings, mix-ins and layers into our cookie dough batches to make them distinctly different from what you find in your local neighborhood cookie, resulting in deliciously gooey, filled, softer and thicker cookies,” Stewart said.

Dirty Dough features stuffed cookies. (Photo courtesy of Dirty Dough)

Co-owners Mark and Lauren Weghorst outside Slapfish in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Slapfish Indiana) service.

Doc B’s opens in Fashion Mall

By Mark LaFay news@currentincarmel.com

Chicago-based Doc B’s opened its first Indiana location Feb. 1 at the Fashion Mall at Keystone in north Indianapolis.

RESTAURANT

Doc B’s offers a diverse menu of American cuisine aimed to satisfy a variety of diners. Some of the more popular items are the Wok Out Bowl (a customizable stir fry bowl), West Coast Steak Sandwich, Knife and Fork Cobb Salad and Mama B’s Chicken Parm.

Doc B’s has nine locations, and while its menu is relatively standardized, each one has the flexibility to source local ingredients. The Fashion Mall restaurant will feature numerous local beers from Fountain Square, Three Floyds, 18th Street and Sun King. It will also have a unique-to-Indy menu item, The Honey Truffle Crispy Chicken.

The restaurant is decorated with unique artwork. It features a large pill-shaped bar in the middle of the space, topped with white marble. Dining tables have thick wooden tops and enough space between them to ensure privacy.

Guests are encouraged to bring the kids — and maybe even the dog.

“We love welcoming guests of all ages. Not only is our restaurant family-friendly, but we’ve kept the taste buds of our littlest food connoisseurs in mind when developing our menu,” said Craig Bernstein, founder and CEO of Doc B’s. “Our all-season patio is perfect for families, as well as your fourlegged family members for lunch or dinner.”

Doc B’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Carryout and delivery options are available.

Learn more at docbsrestaurant.com.

DISPATCHES

CNO Financial Group promotions — Carmel-based CNO Financial Group has appointed Jean Linnenbringer as chief operations officer and Mike Mead as chief information officer. Linnenbringer has more than 30 years of operations management experience in the insurance and financial services industries. She joined CNO in 2015 and since August 2017 has served as the company’s senior vice president of enterprise operations. Mead has more than 25 years of experience in general management and technology leadership within the insurance industry. He joined CNO in 2018 as senior vice president and chief information officer.

Pierce Aerospace partnership — Pierce Aerospace recently announced a partnership with Skye Air Mobility at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The partnership brings Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal ID UAS Technologies as an integrated Remote ID solution with Skye Air Mobility’s drone delivery platforms and Skye UTM beginning this year. Skye Air Mobility brings drone delivery to India’s healthcare, e-commerce, quick commerce and agri-commodity sectors to build the fastest, most sustainable and most efficient network to

transport everything and anything that a drone can fly.

Merchants Bank hire — Merchants Bank has hired Marquisha Bridgeman as vice president of community and business banking partnerships. She will work from the Merchants Bank headquarters in Carmel. Bridgeman has more than 13 years of experience leading community engagement and marketing initiatives to build an extensive business and non-profit network throughout central Indiana. She earned her Master of Science degree in strategic leadership and design from the University of Indianapolis and a bachelor’s degree in business and human resource management from Kelley School of Business.

Allied Solutions promotion — Allied Solutions has promoted Mark Bugalski to senior vice president and chief growth officer effective Jan. 1. Bugalski most recently led the sales and marketing division for Allied’s Southern region covering 13 states. Over a 12-month period, Bugalski partnered with outgoing Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer David Underdale to ensure a smooth transition for clients and employees. Underdale retired in December.

Doc B’s opened Feb. 1 at the Fashion Mall at Keystone. (Photo courtesy of Doc B’s)

Personal Training at Any Age

By Carol L. Weesner, MD, Founder of Motion 4 Life Fitness

As a kid, exercise was child’s play – freeze tag, kick the can, playing baseball in the field with friends. Staying fit was easy, and we didn’t have to think about it.

As a practicing emergency medicine physician, I see patients daily who might not be in the emergency department if they had continued to exercise regularly. Yet, as people age it seems they are more reluctant to exercise despite a desire to be healthy enough to travel, garden, play with the grandkids, or live a longer, independent life.

How are your New Year’s resolutions working out so far? Only about 8% of those who make resolutions actually keep them. Here are some things I’ve learned in working with active adults that may help you start and maintain an ongoing exercise program:

Assess and Accept – Ask yourself what you truly want to be able to do and how you want to feel as you age. For example, do you want to enjoy injury free golf or tennis, recover quickly from an injury or

have more energy and strength for caregiving? Once you know how you want to live, accept that consistent, guided exercise is vital to this lifestyle.

Medical Clearance – Before beginning or restarting an exercise program, obtain clearance from your physician. It is important to share any restrictions with your personal trainer.

Accountability – Committing to a program with a friend, a spouse or personal trainer helps keep you on track and makes it fun. Without accountability, research shows gym visits become less frequent and ultimately stop.

Guidance - Many adults don’t know what specifically to do in a gym and therefore avoid joining. Even if you frequent a gym, at fifty-five or better your needs are different than when you were younger. Exercises you once relied on may not be appropriate for you.

Whether you are a beginner or someone returning to a regular exercise program, remember to take into account any injuries, medical conditions or even inflexibility. A professional personal trainer has the experience, knowledge and expertise to ensure your

workout is safe and appropriate.

Culture – Individuals who stick with their exercise program also find they enjoy going to their gym. Every gym has a unique atmosphere and culture. When visiting, note how you are greeted. Do you hear friendly conversations and words of encouragement? Does the staff call members by their names? Is the music appropriate and the facility clean? If you find a place you enjoy, it is likely you will attend more often because you feel comfortable.

Finally, decide today that you deserve to be physically able to live the active lifestyle you desire. You don’t need to go it alone. Professional, qualified personal trainers are waiting to guide, support and encourage you on your fitness journey.

…Understanding the increased importance of personal training as you age

HEALTH

CENTER FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT OPENS IN CARMEL

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.

500 Festival launches Living Well Program

– The 500 Festival has launched the Living Well Program, a no-cost, resident-based health initiative for apartment complexes to promote resident wellness and build community. It includes discounted registration for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K, training resources and built-in support to reach health goals. It also features headto-head competition against other apartment complexes for an award for resident participation. Learn more at indymini.com/p/ mini-marathon/register/living-well-program.

Hospice volunteers needed – Brighton

Hospice in Carmel is looking for volunteers to help office staff perform a variety of office duties such as organizing admission paperwork, filing, preparing and sending mail, answering phones, stocking supplies and helping with special projects and events. Hours and days for this volunteer opportunity are flexible and training will be provided. To learn more, contact Katresha Taylor, volunteer coordinator, by calling 317798-2160 or by email at ktaylor@brightonhospice.com.

The Center for Pain Management, part of the American Pain Consortium, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 9 at 11595 N. Meridian St., Suite 400, in Carmel. The location is the company’s fifth in Indiana. The center has specialized in treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain since 1993. Above, founder Edward Kowlowitz, second from left, prepares to cut the ribbon. The Carmel office opened Feb. 15. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Not at your service?

Commentary by Terry Anker

“It’s not my job,” sneers the kid behind the counter. Perhaps, we think. But if not them, then who? OK, specialization leads to greater efficiency. Having the latte person make the Americano might slow down the entire production line leading to the kind of biblical chaos that was only known to readers of the Old Testament. Skinny-foam customers would likely get disproportional halves of “caf” to “decaf.” And some highly educated MBA’s vision of the perfect optimization of steps required to dispense coffee would be disrupted. Still, can’t we just get an extra cup?

As labor markets have tightened, the things that used to get done are now not happening. Young workers are scoring some of the lowest labor participation rates ever recorded. Older workers are retiring early as not before measured. And highly productive employees are self-reporting significant reductions in the amount of time they are putting into their jobs. Maybe it is a needed reset of expectations and

demands. Maybe we have all gotten a little lazy. Whatever the genesis or the analysis, we find that we’re being told to do it ourselves with increasing regularity and ferocity.

The promise of technology might help to carry us along. Soon, we hope, some device will lift the shifted burdens. In the meantime, we’re left to manage our own beverages or learn to live without. As we are confronted with a new paradigm of service, can we come to accommodate the changes gracefully while clinging to the fundamental elements of civil interaction? Kind, respectful exchange still carries the day, in most cases. But conflict over increasing gaps in expectation between providers and customers may be a harbinger of a new age in human interaction. We just want an extra cup. Is it really that diffcult? Well, it might be.

Out

of sight, way out of mind

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

I’ve come to the realization that I may take the adage “out of sight, out of mind” a bit too seriously when it comes to my husband, Doo. Case in point, his recent ski trip.

HUMOR

I wasn’t part of this vacation and because I was more excited to have Doo gone, his itinerary literally went straight from my inbox to deleted mail with no acknowledgement on my part. He would be dead to me, and I couldn’t wait.

Basically, since I wasn’t part of this vacation and because I was more excited to have Doo gone, his itinerary literally went straight from my inbox to deleted mail with no acknowledgement on my part.

I knew he would be in Colorado and that he’d be meeting up with our older girl-child who’s at Colorado State University. And of course, I knew the exact day of his departure because I’d been dreaming for months about the five evenings of blissful solitude I’d be enjoying, filled with cozy frozen dinners for one in a perfectly tidy living room. Heaven was nigh!

But that’s about it. So, when our daughter called to ask for the Airbnb code, I could not help. And when my friends at work wondered where they were skiing, I responded, “Breckinridge? Veil? The Rockies?” I didn’t know the airline, if he was renting a car, nor that three of Doo’s buddies were going, too. Basically, since

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But what if something had gone wrong? I would have been worthless to investigators had he suddenly disappeared or had a horrible accident. I’d have probably heard about the killer avalanche on the radio and turned the station. “Ooh, I love this song!”

Regardless, Doo has returned and my brief sojourn as a single lady is over. I still have no idea where he was, though. Out of sight, out of mind. Peace out.

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

VIEWS

Left to my own ‘devices’

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Mary Ellen and I compete against each other every evening as we watch “Jeopardy!” I usually win because she is also playing sudoku and is only listening to the show. She doesn’t realize the closed-caption answers come up on the screen. When I hear a clue like, “It’s the highest point in South Dakota,” I yell out, “What is Black Elk Peak?” Mary Ellen is impressed and asks, “How did you know that?” Her question would be easier to answer if I were willing to admit to cheating.

HUMOR

at a blistering 3 mph, and I’m expected to make this decision on the run? Well, it’s not really a run, but still, it’s a blistering 3 mph. I know one thing: Whichever option I choose, the phrase, “Can you hear me now?” is bound to be said a dozen times during the call.

The other night I asked Alexa to play John Legend. My Apple Watch chimed in and said, “Sorry, to hear John Legend you must sign up for Apple Music.”

There’s more competition in our household. We have the following electronic devices plugged in: My Amazon Fire, Mary Ellen’s Kindle, my Apple Watch, her Fitbit, three Alexa Echoes and two iPhones. Oh, and a landline phone, which I seldom use. But you’d have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. I’m old school.

have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. I’m old school.

“I’m not talking to you,” I yelled at my wrist. Then I realized I should watch my tone because all the gadgets in my house are monitoring me. They know my most personal secrets. Best not to disrespect them.

I purchased new hearing aids before the holidays. These incredible devices have changed my life, but not always for the better. They’re intended to interface with other electronic devices, which has caused a bidding war for my undivided attention.

When I’m jogging, for example, my cellphone might ring. I hear that ring through my hearing aids. After I dig the phone out of my sweatpants pocket, I select how I want to take the call: over my headset, through my hearing aids, on the speaker or holding the phone to my ear. Here I am, moving

– DICK WOLFSIE

Recently, one of my wife’s audio books for her monthly book club started coming though my hearing aids, and I couldn’t turn the sound off. I was doing the dishes, so I just kept listening. Later that week, I was the only person at the ladies’ book club who hated “Bridget Jones’s Diary.”

Yesterday, I asked Alexa what the weather would be like for the next week. She said, “I’m sorry, I can’t answer that question while you are driving.”

“I am not driving,” I hollered. “I am on my treadmill, going at the blistering speed of….”

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There’s more competition in our household. We have the following electronic devices plugged in: My Amazon Fire, Mary Ellen’s Kindle, my Apple Watch, her Fitbit, three Alexa Echoes and two iPhones. Oh, and a landline phone, which I seldom use. But you’d

It’s not about the music in Carmel Community Players production

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Tanya Haas doesn’t want attendees to be misled by the title of Carmel Community Players’ upcoming production.

COMEDY

“Even though the title is, ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,’ it is not a musical. There is a little bit of singing as part of the plot, but it’s definitely a straight play,” Haas said.

Carmel Community Players’ production will run Feb. 24 to March 5 at the Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium.

The play takes place in an isolated mansion in the middle of a snowstorm. A group of performers and producers are cut off from the outside world with a deranged murderer, called the Stage Door Slasher, on the loose.

Haas, a Carmel resident, plays Helsa,. “She isn’t a major character in terms of stage time, but she is very important to the plot,” Haas said. “She tells everyone a bit about her life in the course of the show but is quite mysterious. One of the things I love about the role is also what is challenging about it, in that it’s a lot of physical comedy, which I love doing but my body doesn’t always love as I get older. I also have a German accent in the show, which I had thankfully been working on since appearing in a production of ‘The 39 Steps’ in 2021.”

Haas said the show is fun for the entire cast because the comedy is deliberately over the top.

“Not one character is meant to be subtle,” she said. “I think audiences will really enjoy it because it’s the type of show that just makes you laugh, and there’s really nothing serious about it all despite being a murder mystery.”

Zionsville resident Elizabeth Ruddell said she chose to direct the play because it is hilarious.

“There are many characters in it, and they are all bigger than life,’ Ruddell said. “I have seen this show many times before.

Each production brings something new to it. That’s why it is a joy to direct. There are challenges for the show, but it is not with the actors, all of whom are very talented and very funny. The challenge is the set, which holds many surprises for the audience. Be prepared to feel suspense and laugh. What a great combination.”

Noblesville resident Robert Fimreite plays Patrick O’Reilly.

Fimreite, 62, acted during his senior year in high school in Whitehall, Wis.

“I had to be talked into doing that, and then I took a 40-year hiatus,” Fimreite said. “I had a bucket list of things I wanted to do, and I wanted to do a show.”

In October 2018, Fimreite returned to

the stage as Lurch in Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s “The Addams Family” at The Cat in Carmel.

“Now, I’m doing three to four shows a year,” Fimreite said. “It’s been fun. It’s a great way to meet people and make new friends.”

Fimreite said he is performing his role with three different accents: Irish, New York City and German.

“That will be a challenge to me,” he said. “It’s been hilarious watching everyone develop their character.”

Fimreite agreed the show will be an audience favorite.

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

‘FOOTLOOSE’

“Footloose” runs through March 26 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’

Civic Theatre presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” through Feb. 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. 25-26 at The Florence at the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘PROOF’

Mud Creek Players’ production of “Proof” runs through Feb. 25 at the Mud Creek Barn Theater in Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE

“National Geographic Live: Lindsay Zanno: T. Rex Rises” is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

LIVE AT THE CENTER

The Live at the Center series will feature the Katherine Nagy Trio with Tim Wright at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $5 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.

NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF UKRAINE

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

FLOYD NATION

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd, a tribute band, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

‘THE CAT IN THE HAT’

Civic Theatre will feature “The Cat in the Hat” Feb. 28 to March 4 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Cast members of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” are, front, from left, Tanya Haas, Kelly Keller, Jeffrey Haber; middle, from left, Hannah Janowicz, Eric Bowman, Eboni Wallace, Amber Roth; back, from left, Robert Fimreite, Sam Brown and Richelle Lutz. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Community Players)

CHS graduate to guest conduct

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Evan Cooper was ready to guest conduct Indiana Wind Symphony’s tribute to legendary film composer John Williams in September 2022.

But IWS Music Director Charles Conrad needed emergency eye surgery and the concert was postponed about 10 days before it was set. Now Cooper, a 2005 Carmel High School graduate and Franklin Central High School director of bands, will get a second shot as the IWS is set to present the Williams tribute at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

preparation — the focus, hours of practice, time spent on the study of the music. A unique sense of accomplishment and pride can be enjoyed by everyone in the room. Unfortunately, a canceled concert stifles the energy of the preparation. Fortunately, on the 26th, we’ll be able to finally unleash the music and play a great concert for those in attendance.”

Cooper

Cooper will conduct Harry Potter’s “Symphonic Suite” and “The Raiders March” from “The Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

“I’m thrilled to finally get to conduct these great works by such a great composer,” Cooper said. “Like John Williams’ music, there is building suspense and energy as an ensemble prepares for a concert. The excitement peaks at the performance where the ensemble lets loose all the energy spent in

SYMPHONY PALLADIUM

“I have very fond memories of watching Indiana Jones on his adventures when I was younger,” Cooper said. “My cousin and I would love wearing hats like his and diving around the living room furniture trying to escape the bad guys. It’s special to conduct the John WIlliams melodies, not only from the movies, but the soundtrack to many of my most fond memories.”

Conrad will direct the rest of the concert, which includes music from “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” “Superman” and “Schindler’s List.” For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

Ukrainian orchestra to visit

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine was booked in 2021 to play Feb. 24, 2023, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. At the time, the Center for the Performing Arts president/chief executive officer Jeffrey McDermott said no one had any idea what that date would signify. Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022, igniting a war between the two nations.

“European orchestras are a staple of our classical programming at the Center, and those performances typically are booked years in advance,” McDermott said. “When we confirmed this show back in 2021, we had no reason to expect anything unusual. The coincidence of the date just seemed to confirm that this performance carried a special significance. We’re pleased that the show gave us an opportunity to partner with the local Ukrainian American community and the consulate in Chicago.”

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, led by Theodore Kuchar, will perform at 8 p.m. Kuchar has been the artis-

tic director and principal conductor of the Ukraine orchestra since 1994.

McDermott said when the Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2022-23 season in the spring of 2022, Ukraine was the focus of the world’s attention.

Two nonprofit groups, the Ukrainian Society of Indiana and Indiana Supports Ukraine, will be in the lobby to share information about their efforts to celebrate Ukrainian culture and ship supplies to people living through a winter of war.

The concert will include works by Johannes Brahms, Edvard Grieg and Antonio Dvorák, with piano soloist Oksana Rapita For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Theodore Kuchar conducts The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

Where’s Amy?

Academy set to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel-based Nrityangan Kathak Academy has had to wait to stage its eighth annual showcase.

Where’s Amy attends Civic’s ‘Anne Frank’

DANCE

The academy’s showcase is set for 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Rd., Indianapolis. Doors to the auditorium will open at 3:30 p.m. for the free showcase.

The performance is the first since February 2020, which was presented just before the COVID-19 lockdown began, the academy’s founder/director Anindita Sen said. The academy’s studio is inside Sen’s Carmel house.

Special dances this year include collaborations with area artists. Sen said the academy is partnering with saxophonist George Wolfe, professor emeritus of Ball State University’s department of music, and Amudhan Venkateswaran on the Indian drums called tabla.

“Together with them we are presenting Kathak to a well-known jazz piece in a true fusion manner,” Sen said. “This is the first

time that anyone has attempted Kathak to ‘Take 5.’ We are also collaborating with my student Rasitha Jayasekare from Sri Lanka, who has trained in Kandyan dance form while growing up in that country, in our attempt to present a Kathak Kandyan fusion dance for the very first time.”

There are 54 students participating, ranging in age from 6 to almost 60. The majority of students are from Carmel, Zionsville and Fishers. Some are from Muncie, Crawfordsville and the south side of Indianapolis.

For more, visit indykathak.com.

Mullen earns role in ‘Five Points’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton Southeastern Junior High eighth-grader Jackson Mullen had the time of his life.

Carmel resident Josh Kaufman sang a number as P.T. Barnum. This was his first experience with Discovering Broadway, which was founded by 2012 Carmel High School graduate Joel Kirk.

PERFORMANCE

Mullen, 13, attended a Discovering Broadway master class with Sierra Boggess in the fall of 2022 and ended up being selected to participate in Discovering Broadway’s “Five Points” concert, which was presented Feb. 10 at Madame Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis.

“This experience has been the best thing to be with all these amazing actors and singers,” Mullen said. “I’m so honored. Indiana is such a great place.”

Mullen was thrilled to work with Jessie Mueller, who won a Tony award for “Beautiful.” Aisha Jackson, who played Anna in “Frozen,” was another cast member. She was the first Black woman to play Anna on Broadway.

“I went to New York when I was 9 and saw her as Anna, and I got a picture with her,” Mullen said. “I thought it was cool that now I get to work with her.”

Mullen

“It was interesting because going into it, all I had was the song that I was doing,” Kaufman said. “It was a little bit of discovering for me, and all of us as well.”

“Five Points” is set in New York in 1863 during the Civil War. It follows Willie Lane, a young Black performer, and John Diamond, an Irish immigrant and dancer.

This is the first time Kaufman, winner of Season 6 of “The Voice” in 2014, appeared in the incubation process for a production. A team has been working on “Five Points” for several years.”

“It was fun to do that,” said Kaufman, who played the title role of “Pippin” on Broadway in 2014. “I have such a broad range of music interest, so it’s nice to put yourself in a different style and try something different.”

Kirk said it was exciting to see all 900 seats filled.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

Amy Pauszek is a photographer, award winning film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Bella Pino (Carmel), left, and Emma Miller (Carmel) attended Civic Theatre’s Feb. 10 opening night of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Do not miss this incredible production with family and friends. The acting, set design and story are so powerful. The production runs through Feb. 25. For more, visit civictheatre.org or call 317-843-3800. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Carmel-based Nrityangan Kathak Academy performs North India dances. (Photo courtesy of An

DAY

‘Ant-Man’ fun for the family

Commentary by Julieanna Childs

The new Ant-Man movie, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” is the 31st in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first of Phase Five, tagged the “Secret Wars,” with additional releases scheduled between 2024 and 2025.

The movie kicks off with the return of Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Hope Van Dyne/Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Cassie (Kathryn Newton), Scott’s now 18-year-old daughter. The group returns to the Quantum Realm, facing down supervillain Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors). Majors’ delivers a Darth Vadar-like, menacing performance of the outer world outlaw who originally made his debut in the comic book “Fantastic Four No. 19” in 1963. The character will have a more prominent role in the MCU’s upcoming projects, “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”

Janet is the film’s star, leading the costume-clad alliance in their journey through the Quantum Realm, a sub-atomic sphere

outside of our space and time, a “Star Wars” vibe visual medley with creative life forms and droids. As they travel among rebels and allies, Janet’s secrets expose a connection that threatens to destroy them all.

Rudd is entertaining in reprising his role of Scott, just your average divorced, nice guy superhero bug dad raising a talented teenage daughter. Cassie comes into her own, learning the ropes of honing the talent and traits inherited from her dad. Sadly, Hope/Wasp is given little influence in the quest; her character is primarily insignificant, reduced to reactionary one-liners of the other players.

Much like Cassie’s meta telescope that transports them into the Realm, “Quantumania” sucks you into the action and delivers a few surprises in a fantasy world of victory and vengeance.

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: NEW YORKER COCKTAIL

The New Yorker is sophisticated, yet very fun. Created by Vanessa B. from The HC Tavern + Kitchen, the New Yorker is made of Maker’s Mark, spiced simple syrup, lemon, orange and a red wine float, garnished with an orange wheel. To see a video of this drink being mixed, scan this QR code.

LEGAL NOTICE OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC’S STANDARD CONTRACT RIDER NO. 50 PARALLEL OPERATION – FOR QUALIFYING FACILITY

DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) hereby provides notice that on or around February 27, 2023, Duke Energy Indiana, in accordance with 170 IAC 4-4.1-10, will submit its Standard Contract Rider No. 50, Parallel Operation-For Qualifying Facility (“Standard Contract Rider 50”) to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) for approval under the Commission’s thirty-day administrative filing procedures and guidelines. This filing of Standard Contract Rider 50 provides the updated calculation of the standard offer rates for the purchase of energy and capacity for 2023. Standard Contract Rider 50 is available to all qualifying Duke Energy Indiana customers and is expected to be approved approximately thirty-days from the date of filing, unless an objection is made. Any objections may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, or Randall C. Helmen with the Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor at the following addresses or phone numbers:

Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission 101 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 East Indianapolis, IN 46204-3407 317-232-2703

Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor PNC Center - 115 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 South Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2494

Duke Energy Indiana, LLC By: Stan Pinegar

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MOVIE REVIEW

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A COMEDY BY JOHN BISHOP

Blueprint for Improvement: Contemporary kitchen in Carmel

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1980 in Carmel’s Cedar Point neighborhood, this home’s original kitchen was ready for a remodel to improve form, function and flow.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The existing peninsula was removed to improve flow and infuse the space with light.

• An island was added to increase functionality for the homeowner, an avid baker.

• Caesarstone Misty Carrara countertops were used on the perimeter cabinets, and Bianco Paradiso granite was used to accent the island.

• White upper cabinets combined with a light backsplash resulted in an airy and open feel, while base cabinets in a warmer wood tone help to ground the space.

Singling out hybrid words

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Our family bought a minivan last year. With child No. 3 on the way, we needed more room for car seats and Cheerio dust. While some people hesitate to get on board with the idea of buying a minivan, I was all about it.

(performance). Of course, this invention came much later than the Greek and Latin languages, but the word television marries the Greek “tele-” (far off) and the Latin “visio/visere” (to see).

GRAMMAR GUY

My wife and I looked into hybrid minivans to save money on gasoline. Unfortunately, the hybrid van life was too rich for our blood, so we opted for a traditional gas-guzzler. Our kids named the new-to-us gray minivan “Delfín,” Spanish for “dolphin.”

Hybrid electric vehicles operate through the combination of an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, utilizing energy stored in batteries. Hybrid words (also called hybridisms) combine prefixes and suffixes from multiple languages to create new words.

The most common type of English hybrid words combines Latin and Greek prefixes and suffixes. Since we’ve been talking about vehicles, we’ll start with the word “petroleum,” which combines the Greek word “petra” (rock) with the Latin word “oleum” (oil). In the same way, the word automobile fuses the Greek “auto” (self-) with the Latin “mobilis” (movable).

Here are a few of my favorite Greek and Latin hybrid words. The word liposuction fuses the Greek “lipos” (fat) with the Latin “suctio” (sucking). Dysfunction combines the Greek “dys-” (bad) with the Latin “funtio”

Nearly every example of English hybrid words combines Greek and Latin, and — interestingly — the Greek prefix or word usually comes first.

It’s worth noting that some historical linguists dislike hybrid words, calling them “Frankenwords.” Boston Globe columnist Jan Freeman writes that “usage gurus who could flaunt their Greek and Latin did, and those who couldn’t copied them.” Other linguists describe hybrid words as “barbaric.”

We coin new words (or neologisms) every day; it just makes sense that we use our combined knowledge to merge terms and ideas to create new ones. After all, we don’t live in a monoculture.

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Tim Kolesnki, whose mailing address is 761 Trace Blvd W, Westfield IN 46074 in the Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Tim Kolesnki has filed a petition in the Hamilton Co Circuit Court requesting that his name be changed to Val Carmel. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on March 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA ORDINANCE No. Z-681-23

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, meeting on the 6th day of March, 2023 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at their regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a PUD Ordinance Amendment to amend the 146th Street and Keystone Avenue PUD (Ordinance No. Z-344) to add accessory uses and update various other development standards requirements to construct a BJ’s Wholesale Club building.

The subject real estate consists of approximately 10.01 acres and is generally located south of 146th Street and Lowe’s Home Improvement and west of Lowes Way. The property address is 14480 Lowes Way, Carmel, IN 46033 and the southern portion of 14598 Lowes Way, Carmel, IN 46033 and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 16-10-19-00-00-001.009 and southern portion of 16-10-19-00-00-001.004 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. is the Petitioner, and the subject Real Estate is currently zoned PUD: Z-344. Ordinance Number Z-681-23 seeks approval to amend Ordinance Number Z-344 in order to construct a BJ’s Wholesale Club building.

The proposal details are on file at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2417, under Docket No. PZ-2022-00224 OA: BJ’s Wholesale Club - 146th & Keystone Ave PUD Amend. and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed request are also on file for examination at the Office of the City Clerk, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2440.

Interested persons appearing at the hearing for this matter shall have the right to be heard or may file written comments prior to the hearing. In addition, the hearing may be continued by the City Council as it may find necessary.

CITY OF CARMEL, CLERK OF THE CITY

Sue Wolfgang

This notice prepared by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, 600 E. 96th Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46240, Phone: 317/569-9600 on behalf of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

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

Visiting the City of David and its mysterious stone structures

Commentary by Don Knebel

In our continuing tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we come to Jerusalem, an ancient city important to Jews, Christians and Muslims. Today we will visit a site that some archaeologists believe goes back to the time of biblical King David.

TRAVEL

According to the Bible, David captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites in the 10th century B.C., and made it the capital of a kingdom uniting the 12 Tribes of Israel. People today probably imagine Jerusalem at the time as a great city, reflecting their view of David’s United Monarchy. However, most scholars believe that David’s Jerusalem occupied a narrow hilltop strip comprising no more than 10 acres, with a population of perhaps 2,000. This area, now called the City of David, was southeast of Mount Moriah, where King Solomon later built the first Jewish Temple across the Kidron Valley from the Mount of Olives.

Excavations in the City of David area began in the 19th century. In the 1920s, archaeologists discovered a 60-foot-high terraced structure made of stone along

Owner: Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana 10701 North College Avenue

Carmel, Indiana 46280-1089

Project: Carter Green Palladium Terrace

Notice is hereby given that Clay Township of Hamilton County Indiana (the “Owner”), for and on behalf of the City of Carmel (the “City”), will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Project at the Administrative Offices of the Owner located at 10701 North College Avenue, Carmel Indiana 46280 (the “Administrative Offices”) on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10:00 am local time, and as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices. The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – CARTER GREEN PALLADIUM TERRACE” and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:00 am local time in the Conference Room of the Clay Township Administrative Offices and, weather permitting, shall conclude with a visit to the location where the Work is to be performed. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations needed by individuals with disabilities planning to attend the pre- bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please notify Aaron Ketzner at (317) 334-6819 or aketzner@lochgroup.com at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: Site improvements shall consist of the removal of the approximately 8,600 sq. ft. of existing pavers adjacent to the Monon Greenway and installing granite pavers to create a terrace for The Palladium and other outdoor events. The Project also consists of the installation of approximately 6,310 sq. ft. of artificial turf including subsurface drainage and base. Electrical work, tree planting, and landscape work are also included as part of this Project.

All as set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project which, except for those items not included due to timing, size or other factors, have been assembled into a Project Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project Manual and any and all full-size drawings may be examined at and obtained from, the office of Repro Graphix Inc. 437 N Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The plan charge will be listed on the online plan room. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. NO DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. Make checks payable to Repro

the eastern side of the hill, overlooking the Kidron Valley. The purpose of this structure, labeled the Stepped Stone Structure, has long been a mystery. In 2005, Dr. Eliat Ma-

CLAY TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Graphix Inc. An online option may also be available. All payments and costs of Contract Documents and related supplemental materials are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets, whether hard copy or electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets.

Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by:

(1) Properly and completely executed Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts which includes a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work;

(2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including any alternates, with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Project Manual. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana; and

(3) A Non-Collusion Affidavit complying with the requirements of Ind. Code §36-1-2-4.

Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

In the event that the total amount of the contract awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified under either Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-2310 before doing any work on the Project.

Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner reserves the right to specify in the contract with the successful bidder one or both of the following:

(1) Early performance of the contract will result in increased

zar, an Israeli archaeologist, reported that she had found another stone structure, just as unimaginatively called the Large Stone Structure, supported by the Stepped Stone Structure. With great fanfare, she said she had found King David’s palace. Other archaeologists quickly disagreed, saying that there would not be a palace in such a small “hill-country village” at the time of David.

The site of Dr. Mazar’s excavations has become a popular tourist destination in Jerusalem. Guides point out that whatever the purpose of the Stepped Stone Structure, the square stone found at its lower righthand corner, with a hole in the center, is undoubtedly a latrine.

compensation;

(2) Completion of the contract after the termination or designated completion date(s) will result in a deduction from the compensation.

A Performance Bond and Payment Bond with good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Architect/Engineer, shall be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Bonds may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq

All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

The Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18- 2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana laws including but not limited to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4, that such action is in the best interests of the Owner Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders. Except as specifically otherwise provided herein and as allowed by applicable Indiana law, a contract for the Project shall be awarded in accordance with this Notice to Bidders, Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq. and Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any Alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bid alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Aaron Ketzner by email only at aketzner@lochgroup.com

Paul Hensel, Trustee, Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana

View of the Mount of Olives from the City of David in Israel. (Photo by Don Knebel)

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

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15. Indiana Tech president Einolf

16. Hr. divisions

17. Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore

19. Spa treatment, for short

20. Seazcond oldest town in Indiana (in Perry County)

21. Like a spot in “Macbeth”

23. High card

26. Crushes and musses

29. Scot’s denial

30. Opposite of front

32. “Star Wars” princess

33. Old Russian rulers

35. Leave high and dry

37. TNT part

39. Indiana Senate President

(and Lieutenant Governor)

43. Agree to join

44. Snoozing

46. Nose around

49. Change direction

51. Balkan native

52. Surveillance device, briefly

53. Part of an Indiana driver’s license exam, usually

56. RN’s forte

57. Work too hard

59. Puts on WFYI

61. Latvia’s capital

62. Indiana Senate Minority Leader

68. Tidy

69. Butler frat letter

70. Poker declaration

71. Leaky radiator sound

72. Former Colts first round

pick Dawkins

73. Aggressive personality

Down

1. Mangy mutt

2. Spanish gold

27. Pesto ingredient

28. Non-clergy

31. Musical instrument of a sort

34. Spiritual essences

36. Dozed for a bit

38. Word with mass or rapid

40. “Nick at ___”

41. Ancient Brit

42. Recuperate

45. Plastic pipe, initially

46. Shows disdain

47. Maritime forces

48. Some Swiss watches

50. 40th US president

54. Meditation teachers

55. Distinguishing feature

58. “Peanuts” expletive

60. “Stargate Atlantis” network

63. ___ v. Wade

64. IND schedule abbr.

65. Cut off

66. Bullring cheer

3. Longtime Indy 500 announcer Collins

4. Bakery buy

5. Bake eggs in a shallow dish

6. “No prob”

7. Crooked Stick scorecard number

8. Indianapolis Indians pitching stat

9. Bonnie’s partner in crime

10. Alarm clock toggle

11. Earthy color

12. Make beloved

13. Stage whispers

18. Had prior arrangements

22. 2022 World Series winner

23. “Washboard” muscles

24. Felines

25. Sandy shade

Cream

67. Nutritional fig. Answers on Page

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