April 4, 2023 — Carmel

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Republican mayoral candidates offer differing views during debate

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

Three Republican candidates vying to become the mayor of Carmel tackled issues ranging from transportation, transparency and development during a mayoral debate that drew differing views.

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The hourlong debate at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts March 28 drew an estimated crowd of around 800 people to hear from candidates Sue Finkam, Fred Glynn and Kevin “Woody” Rider ahead of the May 2 primary election. The forum was moderated by Current in Carmel managing editor Ann Marie Shambaugh, who asked candidates a wide range of questions.

Finkam, a city councilor who has represented the city’s Northeast District for more than a decade, pointed to her experience as a business executive, wife and mom, noting that she has focused the majority of her career on helping businesses grow while navigating people. Finkam said she thinks that would be a benefit if she is elected as Carmel’s next mayor.

Glynn, a former Hamilton County councilor, also pointed to his experience in government and said he believes change is needed. Glynn ran for mayor in 2019 against incumbent Jim Brainard, who first took office in 1996 and ultimately decided against running for an eighth term.

“We are at a crossroads in our county,” Glynn said. “We need a leader that will bring new ideas (and) bring more responsible development.”

Rider, who is also a city councilor, also pointed to his vast experience and involvement in Carmel, including his 12 years on the city’s plan commission. He has been a resident of the city since 1983, he said.

“I like to get ingrained in the community,” he said. “I like giving back.”

All three candidates weighed in on topics such as development and how they would

tackle related issues if elected mayor. Glynn said community input needs to be gathered moving forward, while Rider said he prefers to maintain the character of areas such as Old Town Carmel, noting that in his experience, when developments are filed with the city, the process goes too far before it gets to the council for consideration.

Finkam, Glynn and Rider were also questioned about whether their campaigns have accepted donations from developers or vendors that do business with the City of Carmel. While Glynn was the first to respond by saying his campaign hasn’t done so, Finkam accused Rider of threatening individuals regarding donations made to her campaign.

“Many, many professionals call us and say they get calls from Councilman Rider saying they will not do business with the City of Carmel if they donate to our campaign, period,” Finkam said. “We’ve also had people who’ve attended events of ours who have gotten calls the next day and gotten threats because they’d attended our campaign events.”

Rider did not directly respond to that allegation during the debate, but said that giving him campaign money buys no influence.

“Anyone who says otherwise, I’m going to keep my campaign on a positive note,” Rider said.

The candidates were also asked how they would improve transparency if elected. Glynn said community input would be necessary before developing large-scale projects, while Finkam said having an opendoor policy would be a priority.

Finkam said it’s important to have “open, honest conversations” with people and proposed creating an arts commission, as well as a transportation advisory committee that would address transportation issues. Rider also advocated for transparency, saying he thinks people need better access to information.

All three candidates cited their experience in serving the public as to why they believe they would be the best choice to lead Carmel as its mayor. Finkam said her executive experience makes her a good fit for the role, adding that it would be “an honor of a lifetime” to be the city’s choice as the Republican nominee.

Rider cited his work as a business owner for more than 35 years, while Glynn pointed to his accomplishments.

“The most important thing is my record, and my record speaks for itself,” Glynn said. The winner of the May 2 primary election will go on to face Democrat Miles Nelson in the November election.

in Current are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.

From left, City Councilor Sue Finkam, former Hamilton County Councilor Fred Glynn and City Councilor Kevin "Woody" Rider at a March 28 debate for mayoral candidates running in the May 2 primary election. (Photo by Edward Redd)

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Meet the candidates seeking Northwest District council seat

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Republicans Sheldon Barnes, Danny Niederberger and Ryan Locke are running for the Carmel City Council’s Northwest District seat in the May 2 primary election. Incumbent Republican Councilor Laura Campbell is not seeking reelection.

The candidates answered the following questions from Current (Read the full Q&As online at youarecurrent.com):

Do you believe Carmel has too much debt? Why or why not?

Barnes: The City of Carmel has retained its S&P “AA” credit rating. This means that a debt obligor has very strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. If our city owed too much debt, this would be reflected in our ratings. Our legal debt margin and ratios of outstanding debt show that our financials are healthy.

Niederberger: Too much debt is relative to how much you can pay off. Carmel has been able to pay off and refinance its debt while maintaining a AA credit rating. In this sense, no, Carmel does not have too much debt. I would however be in favor of prioritizing paying down debt.

Locke: While excessive debt can strain city finances, reasonable and strategic debt is a necessary tool that acts as an investment in the city. Projects funded with well-structured debt can increase the present value of properties which in turn increases tax revenue for the city. Debt service payments are often more than covered by this increase which results in a net gain in revenue for the city.

How should the city balance redevelopment with maintaining the character, well-established areas?

Barnes: First, our city leaders should listen to the concerns of citizens, property

owners and business owners that our redevelopment plans might impact. Mixed-use developments are a great way to bring new investments while preserving the character of existing areas. Senior communities are a great way to provide affordable options for our senior citizens who want to stay in Carmel to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Niederberger: I believe constituent input is critical. When different projects go in front of the city council, you have to break down the cost versus the utilization and benefit to the constituents.

Locke: Preserving the safety and value of our neighborhoods is essential for the future of Carmel. Redevelopment should be targeted on areas that are draining resources or not generating economic value in an effective way without threatening the surrounding community. The community must be involved in the decision-making process.

The city has devoted 1 percent of its general fund to supporting local arts. Is this an appropriate amount and source?

Barnes: Indianapolis spends one percent on the arts. According to Jeff McDermott, president and CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts, nearly 50 percent of ticket purchases came from outside Hamilton County. The economic impact of the arts industry is undeniable. Our Palladium is 13 years old, and I believe there are years that we should double our funding to support diversity and inclusion and capital improvement projects in the Arts & Design District. If we do not support the arts, the economic impact will go to other cities.

Niederberger: I would not tie supporting the local arts to a percentage of the general fund. I believe you should evaluate each project on its own merits.

Locke: Based on looking at national trends, 1 percent seems reasonable. However, the key question to any government spending, specifically those based on percentages, is what is that money being spent on? Funding the creation and maintenance of actual local art and paying for administrative overhead for art-related expenses are very different things. Both are necessary, but these taxpayer investments should result in local art that increases the quality of life for our residents.

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Meet the at-large council candidates in Republican primary

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Four Republican candidates are running in the May 2 primary election for three atlarge positions on the Carmel City Council. The winner will face Democrats Sara Draper and Jake Madore in the Nov. 7 general election.

The candidates are incumbent Jeff Worrell, a strategic consultant for Advantage Medical; Matt Snyder, a Clay Township board member and engineering consultant; Rich Taylor, president of the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board who works in construction and consulting; and Jonathan Blake, a regional planning professional. They answered the following questions from Current (Read the full Q&As online at youarecurrent.com):

Do you believe Carmel has too much debt?

Worrell: Absolutely not. Carmel has been smart in its use of debt to support infrastructure, and that has helped to continue to build assessed value. This has allowed Carmel to provide world-class services and amenities without having residential taxpayers foot the bill (residential taxpayers only support about 13 percent of Carmel’s total debt). Any conversation that talks about the amount of debt the city has without also talking about revenue is also misleading. Carmel’s debt load is appropriate, and the city is financially strong.

Snyder: When looking at the size of Carmel’s debt, you must also look at the revenue of the city. The amount of debt might seem like a lot, but when you compare the overall debt payments to the revenue generated, the total debt number starts to make a lot more sense.

Carmel’s debt to income ratio is very good, and the city has a proven ability to pay our bills and offer residents quality amenities and services while keeping taxes low.

Taylor: The conversation about debt in Carmel is a source of a lot of misunderstanding. Many of the conversations don’t include a discussion about the revenue that the city generates or who is responsible for

paying back some portions of the debt (as in the case of utility or developer-backed TIF bonds).

When looking at the overall financial picture, I feel that Carmel’s amount of debt is appropriate based on its total assessed value and debt service payments as a percentage of annual revenue. I am an advocate that the city develop a capital asset management plan to prepare for the maintenance and replacement needs of city assets in the future.

Blake: While debt is usually raised in a negative light in election cycles, not all debt is created equal. Debt, when managed properly, is a resource that allowed Carmel to attract corporate headquarters, develop a robust parks system, invest in roads and trails, and spur redevelopment of the city’s central core. As a result of this continued reinvestment, Carmel has received countless accolades. Looking ahead, we need to ensure that Carmel voters, business owners and residents have a seat at the table, to prioritize city investments, pass balanced budgets and maintain a strong fiscal position.

How should the city balance redevelopment with maintaining the character of surrounding, areas?

Worrell: Different parts of Carmel require different levels of density and walkability. Denser areas are easier to build to be walkable, but it’s important that residents throughout the city have access to whatever services they require without the need to always get into a car. I believe that we have a balanced mix, but what that means is different across the various regions of the city. I support zoning that is focused on mixed-use of available land instead of dividing it into zoning blocks.

Snyder: I think there needs to be a major study about what the needs of Carmel are. The market should dictate what strategies are used to meet the community’s needs, but we can help by providing information about what Carmel’s businesses and homeowners are asking for.

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trails, parks, greenspaces, and quality of life assets that support home values and long-term stability. There are opportunities to create density in the city core, but those opportunities must be focused on where they will have the most positive impact on the community and least negative impact to current residents.

Blake: Redevelopment plays a vital role in the success of our city, and it has provided many of the amenities our residents have come to enjoy and countless businesses that now call Carmel home. However, there has been very little opportunity for community engagement with these projects, resulting in increased development pressures on local neighborhoods and leaving many residents feeling unrepresented when these projects are being considered. As a member of the city council, I will work with the council and the mayor to ensure the CRC’s financial records are open and transparent and increase opportunities for the public to be engaged.

The city has devoted 1 percent of its general fund to supporting local arts. Is this an appropriate amount and funding source? Why or why not?

Worrell: I believe that funding for the arts is an important civic function. There are always multiple ways to approach this, and I feel the 1 percent method has been a good method. The organizations that receive this money are creating content that we need in our performing arts facilities, and I fully support continuing this in the future.

Snyder: I support the city spending 1 percent of its general fund supporting the arts, because I feel that it goes a long way to enriching the culture of the community. The city council should have close oversight on how that money is distributed, and the money spent should always focus on promoting the arts inside Carmel.

Taylor: Arts, like parks, trails and other amenities, promotes quality of life in Carmel while helping bring jobs and private investment to the community. I support utilizing a small portion of the city’s budget to help fund local arts organizations. In addition, our community has made a significant investment in the Center for the Performing Arts campus, and it’s important to ensure these organizations are successful to protect the city’s investment.

Blake: Public art builds community, en-

gages residents and spurs conversations; and I will fully support committing 1 percent of the general fund budget to supporting local arts. However, I will also work with the city council and the mayor to establish a public arts commission, appointed by and reporting to the city council, to review and recommend future public art projects, and oversee the arts budget.

What should be the city’s role in supporting its senior citizen residents?

Worrell: I believe that we must have an open dialogue with the city’s senior residents and make sure that we are providing the services they need. This includes continuing to provide entertainment and programs that are designed for seniors. We also must support having a variety of housing options so that seniors have the ability to downsize and stay in the community.

Snyder: Identifying the needs of one of Carmel’s largest demographics should be a priority of the city and its departments. We need to provide needed services, increase the mobility for seniors throughout the city, and get the word out about programs that already exist and new programs that are implemented. The city should partner with all the organizations, including hospitals, to make sure that there is a strategic plan in place as more residents reach retirement age and beyond.

Taylor: First and foremost, Carmel must find a way to provide more diverse housing that ensures seniors have affordable options as their needs change later in life. We must partner with local organizations to provide services to seniors, and we must maintain low property taxes to allow those who are on fixed incomes to plan for the costs associated with living in the community.

Blake: Based on the 2020 Census, approximately 14.1 percent of Carmel’s residents are 65 years or older. One of the biggest concerns I’ve heard from these constituents, particularly in downtown Carmel, is the fear that they will be “pushed” out of their homes due to gentrification and redevelopment of their neighborhoods. As a city, we need to promote diverse housing options, ensuring that residents are able to age-in-place; replace deteriorating sidewalks to increase mobility; and conduct town hall-style meetings to encourage interaction with elected and appointed officials.

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Town hall meeting covers crime stats, park reopening

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent,com

Carmel City Councilor Adam Aasen, who represents the Southeast District, held a town meeting March 22 in Wilfong Pavilion at Founders Park.

Guests heard updates on several topics from city officials and had an opportunity to ask questions.

Theft remains problematic

Carmel Police Dept. Major Brady Myers presented crime statistics for the year so far. The city has seen a steady downward trend in crime-related incidents over the past few years. However, Myers pointed out that theft has remained an area of concern. CPD has responded to 135 thefts since Jan 1. Police received 556 theft reports in 2021 and 674 in 2022.

Myers said community members can take simple steps to help prevent thefts.

“Just little things like hiding valuables would decrease our statistics greatly,” Myers said.

River Heritage Park grand reopening

Aasen presented information on renovations at River Heritage Park, which was set to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 27. The event was later postponed because of wet conditions at the site, with a date still to be determined.

“River Heritage Park is one of the newly

remodeled parks in our district that has a grand reopening just in time for Disability Awareness Month, which is great because it’s a very accessible park for those with disabilities,” Aasen said.

Updates include new playgrounds that are wheelchair accessible, including a swing and merry-go-round. There are also wheelchair accessible nature trails and overlook views of the White River.

CCPL renovations update

Carmel Clay Public Library Director Bob Swanay presented updates on the newly renovated library and some of its features. The library, located at 425 E. Main St., had its reopening Oct. 1, 2022, after being closed for approximately two years. New features include a skybridge that connects the library to the parking garage, an expanded digital media lab and larger event spaces. Library card applications can be filled out online so patrons can use it immediately, Swanay said.

“We do have digital resources, so there are things you can do with the library card without needing to be in the library,” Swanay said.

Swanay said that some new elements of the library are still pending.

“A lot of landscaping (will be completed) in the spring, and we will be running our solar panels that are being installed on the roof, which we anticipate should be a 30 percent energy offset for the library,” Swanay said.

COUNCIL CANDIDATES SPEAK AT PRIMELIFE FORUM

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Sara Draper, a Democratic candidate for an at-large position on the Carmel City Council, addresses the crowd during a March 22 forum for city council candidates at PrimeLife Enrichment in Carmel. More than a dozen candidates running for city council attended to share about their campaign and answer questions. Draper and Jake Madore are the only Democrats to file for three at-large seats available in the May 2 primary and will run against three Republicans in the Nov. 7 general election. Watch video from the PrimeLife forum at bit.ly/3FZD7I0. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

CITY

VOWC man sentenced

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A Carmel man who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography received a 3-year suspended sentence March 23 from Hamilton County Superior Court Judge William Hughes.

COURTS

As part of the plea agreement, the court dismissed five other counts of possession of child pornography and one count of child exploitation against Brady Klain, a resident of the Village of WestClay.

Before sentencing Klain, Hughes said he changed his opinion on the plea as he learned more about the situation.

“When you made this plea, I thought there’s no way in the world I’d accept this plea, none,” Hughes said from the bench. “If one reads only the public documents in this case, one gets the feeling they need to take a very, very, very long hot shower just from having looked at it. I don’t know of anybody that I know who wouldn’t be offended by the content of the pictures as they’re described in the probable cause affidavit.”

However, Hughes and Klain’s attorney, Russell Cate, said during the hearing that information contained in a pre-sentencing

investigation report, which is not a public document, showed that assessments concluded Klain’s likelihood of recidivism is extremely low. That, combined with Klain’s remorse, cooperation during the investigation and strong network of family support led Hughes to accept the plea, he said.

Police arrested Klain in June 2022. The probable cause affidavit states that during an interview, Klain confirmed that he used the Kik app “for years” to view adult pornography and child pornography.

At the sentencing hearing, Klain told the judge the date of his arrest is “forever ingrained” in his mind as the day that changed his life for the better. He said he has spent the last eight or nine months working to better himself.

“It was an embarrassment for me, and an embarrassment for my family,” Klain said. “It’s something I’ll live with the rest of my life and can only learn from it and grow from it.”

Conditions of the plea agreement state that Klain may not live within 1,000 feet of school property, must consent to a search of personal computers at any time and must complete a sex offender treatment program.

CPC reviews IMI HQ plans

By Edward Redd • edward@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Plan Commission met March 21 to review plans for the IMI corporate headquarters and an ordinance addressing flood damage prevention.

What happened: The commission reviewed a site plan and designs for the proposed IMI corporate headquarters.

What it means: The proposed site is at the southwest corner of 111th and Meridian streets. It is set to include a four-story, 62,500-square-foot office building on nearly 20 acres. If approved, groundbreaking is expected to begin this year.

What’s next: The commercial committee is set to review the request at 5:30 p.m. April 10.

What happened: The commission voted 8-0 in favor of amending city code to create an ordinance addressing flood damage prevention, which would replace the existing hazard ordinance.

What it means: The proposed ordinance would allow Carmel to continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance program. By participating in the NFIP, Carmel would continue to participate in FEMA’s community rating system, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the NFIP.

What’s next: The Carmel City Council will have the final vote on the proposed changes.

2023 BICENTENNIAL

APRIL & MAY EVENTS

Celebrating JACKSON TOWNSHIP

HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL

WATERCOLORS IN THE INDIANA ROOM

April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Maker Space at Hamilton North Public Library, West Brinton Street, Cicero | FREE Register at hnpl.lib.in.us.

NICKEL PLATE HISTORY EXPRESS

April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hobbs Station Forest Park Drive, Noblesville | $20 Tickets selling fast on nickelplateexpress.com.

JACKSON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL TOUR

OPEN HOUSE

April 15, 2-5 p.m. | Hamilton Heights Student Activity Center, 420 W North St., Arcadia | FREE Maps available online soon! Join us at the Open House on April 15.

HAMILTON HEIGHTS ATHLETIC EVENTS

April 19, 5-8 p.m. | Hamilton Heights High School State Route 19, Arcadia | FREE

DAY AT RED BRIDGE PARK

April 21, 7-9 p.m. | Red Bridge Park, Cicero | FREE

ATLANTA’S HISTORY SHOWCASE

April 22 & 23 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Atlanta Town Hall East Main Street, Atlanta | FREE

ADAMS TOWNSHIP

FAMILY STORYTELLING

May 4 | Sheridan Public Library, 103 W 1st St. | FREE HAMILTON COUNTY BICENTENNIAL TRAVELING EXHIBIT | FREE

Check out our traveling exhibit calendar online for various Adams Township locations!

FRISBEE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT BIDDLE PARK

May 13, All day | Biddle Memorial Park, East 10th St., Sheridan | Registration required. May be cost to enter the tournament.

signature event

April 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcadia Christian Church, 26901 State Rte 19, Arcadia | FREE

As a way to celebrate the end of a month that commemorates all things Jackson Township, the township will organize an event to remember! Bring the family and have your photo professionally taken for free as part of the “Faces and Families of Jackson Township” Collection. Also come for the debut of the Jackson Township Fire Department restored original fire engine, partially funded by Hamilton County Bicentennial funds. A mini-parade will begin at 12 p.m., and there will also be an arts show. Finally, bring your copy of the Hamilton County Bicentennial book to have it signed by students from Hamilton Heights who contributed to the epilogue.

VINTAGE BASEBALL MATCH

April 22, 1-4 p.m. | Bishop’s Park, East 256th St., Arcadia | FREE

JACKSON TOWNSHIP CEMETERY

LANTERN WALK

April 22, 7-9 p.m. | Cicero Cemetery Morse Court, Cicero | FREE

ARCADIA AND THE HOOSIER HOT SHOTS

April 28, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. | Remnant Coffee Shop, West Main Street, Arcadia | FREE

“WAITING ON THE BUS DOWNTOWN”

MURAL UNVEILING

May 6, unveiling at 3 p.m.; Museum open and activities from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Outside of Spear Studio & Gallery, 325 South Main St., Sheridan | FREE

The Sheridan Historical Society and Sheridan Township

Representative partnered with local artist Melinda SpearHuff to create an 8 feet tall, 7 feet wide mural on the side of her studio. This mural will portray transportation history in Sheridan, specifically the bus line that had a stop right next to the artist’s studio. Come out to see the mural firsthand and enjoy activities including a Model T and antique car show from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and the Sheridan alumni banquet at 5 p.m at Sheridan Elementary School.

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CPAAC members: City has ‘reached saturation’ with lifelike statues

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee voted March 21 in favor of the city acquiring three more sculptures by J. Seward Johnson, but not before several committee members expressed concern about the growing number of the artist’s statues around town.

tures is no accident. City leaders began considering acquisition of his work in the late ’90s at the suggestion of Evan Lurie, a former arts consultant for the city and gallery owner.

CITY NEWS

Carmel is home to more Seward Johnson sculptures than anywhere in the world except for a site associated with the Seward Johnson Atelier in the late-artist’s home state of New Jersey. With the $430,000 addition of the three sculptures reviewed by the committee, which will complete a set outside the Palladium featuring a sextet of famous musicians, the city will own 24 Seward Johnson statues (with the existing jazz trio counting as one sculpture).

“I think we’ve reached saturation,” committee member Jill Reese said at the March 21 meeting. “I’ve always found these a bit too whimsical.”

But it’s whimsy that drew the city to the statues in the first place. According to Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, the collection has long been popular with many of the city’s residents and visitors, as he often sees people interact and take photos with the statues scattered through the Arts & Design District, Midtown and City Center.

Committee member Luci Snyder said she also sees value in the sculptures sparking interest in the areas where they

are installed.

“It may not be the world’s best art, but it is exceedingly popular,” she said.

“We’ve planned for 25 years to have the largest outdoor display of his work in the country, besides his atelier in New Jersey,” Brainard said March 22. “I understand that some people don’t like realism, but that’s been our plan, and I don’t see any reason to depart from it.”

Some members of the CPAAC disagree, however. Committee member Karen Poyser said at the March 21 meeting she was hoping to see the city pursue more unique commissioned art rather than add Seward Johnson pieces (the atelier may produce each sculpture up to eight times).

“None of my friends really like it. We call it catalog art,” Poyser said. “Carmel can do better than ordering art pieces out of a catalog.”

Brainard will leave office when his term expires at the end of the year, and it remains to be seen whether his successor will continue expanding the city’s Seward Johnson collection. The city already owns five statues in storage that are being considered for installation at sites that include Lot One and City Center, developments under construction.

Reese joined fellow committee member Julia Saltsgaver in hoping they’ve seen the last of Seward Johnson sculpture purchases to review.

“Please let this be the end,” Reese said.

Carmel’s growing collection of Seward Johnson sculp-

A statue of a police officer at Main Street and the Monon Greenway is one of nearly two dozen pieces by J. Seward Johnson on display in Carmel. (File photo)

Longtime PrimeLife member fortunate to reach 100

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Aileen Cloonan’s heart stopped two years ago when she went into atrial fibrillation.

CELEBRATION

“Against my wishes, because I had said, ‘do not resuscitate,’ they put in a pacemaker,’” she said. “So, I’ve had two more years to reach my 100th birthday and be with my children.’

Cloonan turned 100 March 24 and had a party with family and friends two days later at her Fishers home.

“This birthday has been fabulous,” she said. “I’ve never had this much attention in my life.”

During the health scare two years ago, Cloonan had gone to the doctor because she wasn’t feeling well. She was given an EKG and taken to the hospital in an ambulance. When her heart stopped, she was given CPR.

She said she is exceedingly grateful that they ignored her DNR request.

Cloonan was a regular at PrimeLife Enrichment in Carmel for 25 years, mostly doing water aerobics. But she had to stop after her heart episode in April 2021.

“(PrimeLife’s activities coordinator) Dee Timi posted my birthday on PrimeLife Enrichment’s Facebook page and I got about 100 cards,” Cloonan said. “The postman stopped to say he’s never delivered so many cards. I even got one from Norway. I heard from all these people that didn’t know me. I’m just overwhelmed. I didn’t realize having a 100th birthday was such a big deal.”

Cloonan said she even received a greeting from President Joe Biden thanking her for her military service.

About five years ago, Timi arranged for Cloonan to take an Indy Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II memorial. Timi accompanied her.

Cloonan, originally from the Cleveland area, went through training and served the U.S. Army during the latter stages of World War II.

She started with basic training in Fort Devens, Mass. Her first assignment was Nichols General Hospital in Louisville.

“The atomic bomb dropped four days after I went in,” she said. “So, the war was over 10 days later, and they were closing hospitals, so they closed Nichols after six months. Then I went to Camp Atterbury’s

Wakeman General (in Edinburgh) for nine months. From there, the PTs that were left went to Letterman General in San Francisco and I stayed there for 18 months.”

She went to Stanford on the G.I. Bill, which provided benefits for veterans, and then got married.

“My husband, Ted, was recalled for the Korean War and we wound up in San Antonio,” Cloonan said.

From there, Ted, who died in 1979 from a heart attack, took a fellowship in psychology at Purdue University.

Cloonan stopped working when her two daughters were young. The couple moved to Indianapolis in 1968 and she has spent the last 30 years in Fishers. When her youngest, Leslie, went to kindergarten, she started work at Winona Hospital in Indianapolis. She then worked for nursing homes.

Her oldest daughter, Holly, 68, lives in Indianapolis. Leslie, 64, lives in a Minneapolis suburb.

Cloonan credits her longevity to staying active mentally and physically.

“I forgive and forget and mostly be grateful,” she said.

An avid walker much of her life, Cloonan was once a member of an Indianapolis hiking club.

“We are super lucky and very thankful,” Leslie said of her mother’s longevity.

Fishers resident Aileen Cloonon displays her congratulatory letter from President Joe Biden and a photo from her U.S. Army stint as a physical therapist. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

3 athletes with Carmel ties to enter Swimming High School HOF

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

The news of being named to the Indiana Swimming and Diving High School Hall of Fame was a nice surprise for Lacey Locke.

and was a member of eight winning relay teams and she won the 100-yard backstroke in 2010 and 2011 and the 200 individual medley in 2011.

Locke is a medical malpractice attorney who lives in Chicago,

She won the 100 breaststroke as a senior and was on the winning 200 medley relay team.

As a senior, McNutt was the first Carmel Swim Club competitor to make a national Junior Olympics time cut for the national meet.

ACHIEVEMENT

“It was a perfect way to put a cherry on top of my entire swimming career,” the 2013 Carmel High School graduate said. “I feel like it’s everyone’s hope to make the Indiana Hall of Fame. I hoped for that and when I got the call. I was obviously thrilled because it’s such an amazing feat because it’s such a competitive swimming state.”

Colleen McNutt, a 1981 CHS graduate, will join Locke as members of the class of 2023. They will be officially inducted April 15 during a ceremony at Primo South Conference and Banquet Center in Indianapolis. Carmel resident Ron Zhiss, who won three state individual titles at South Bend Adams High School, also is being inducted as a member of the class of 2023.

Locke was asked to be one of the speakers at the induction ceremony. Swimmers are eligible 10 years after completing their high school career.

Locke was part of 11 state titles, three in individual races,

“Swimming has made me into the person that I am today, and I implement the skills in everything I learned into being an attorney, being a friend and being a daughter,” she said. “I owe it all to swimming. It teaches you confidence and being a true team player, which is something you need to be successful in the world.”

Locke, who swam at Northwestern University, got her law degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Locke’s mother, Nancy (Miller) Locke, was a state champion for Brebeuf Jesuit in the 100 breaststroke.

McNutt said she was humbled to be honored with great swimmers.

“I had no idea I was going to be inducted, because we didn’t win the state (team) championship,” McNutt said.

McNutt, whose maiden name is Metzgar, set a then-state record in the 50 freestyle in the prelims as a junior but finished second in the finals. She also finished second in the state in the 50 free as a senior.

McNutt went on to have a successful career at Miami (Ohio) University.

McNutt started swimming competitively in ninth grade. In those years, Carmel Junior High School had ninth-graders, so she had only three years of high school swimming.

After college, she turned her love toward golf. She has won several golf titles at New Albany (Ohio) Country Club.

“My early years in competitive swimming, which I thoroughly enjoyed and had success, have carried over into my adult life, on land, in golf,” she said.

A 1979 Adams graduate, Zhiss won the state title in the 100 breaststroke for three consecutive years (1977-79). Zhiss also was on the winning 200 medley relay in the 1978 state finals.

Zhiss, who has lived in Carmel for six years, owned Hoosier Closets with his wife, Carolyn, for six years and sold it at the end of 2022.

Zhiss, who swam at UCLA for four years, was a two-time All-American and was on the 1982 NCAA championship team.

“One of our three sons, Matthew, was also a breaststroker and swam at Kalamazoo College,” Zhiss said.

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Library After Dark to showcase renovated space

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

The Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation’s Young Professionals Group will host a Library After Dark event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 15.

FUNDRAISER

CCPL Foundation Director Elizabeth Hamilton is looking forward to showcasing the library’s recently renovated building during the event.

“(The Young Professionals Group) is so excited to give the adult public the opportunity to be inside the new library and experience it in a different light,” Hamilton said.

The event is for people 21 and older. Tickets are $40 each or two for $75 and include food, beverages and musical entertainment. An 18-hole miniature golf course will be spread throughout the building, encouraging attendees to explore the renovated structure and appreciate all the space has to offer.

Electronic tickets can be purchased on the library website, with lanyards and nametags given upon entry. The library is anticipating approximately 250 people to attend.

Fifteen restaurant vendors will be onsite, along with four alcoholic beverage vendors and one alcohol-free beverage vendor. There will be a photo booth and video recording opportunity in the digital media lab. Bibliofortune telling, board games and other activities will be available for guests to experience as they walk through the library at their own pace.

“The foundation exists to raise money to cover our programming, and events like this help us do just that,” Hamilton said.

Prior to the pandemic, the library offered more than 2,000 free public programs annually and served more than 90,000 people each year. Now that the facilities have expanded, representatives are anticipating heightened interest and public demand for programs and community involvement. The Carmel main library averages more than 40,000 patrons each month.

Learn more at carmelclaylibrary.org/ library-after-dark.

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Guerin optimistic after Class 3A runner-up finish

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Guerin Catholic High School senior Kamea Chandler is optimistic about the Golden Eagles’ future.

BASKETBALL

The Golden Eagles will return the other four starters next season from a team that lost to Class 3A No. 1 NorthWood 66-63 in overtime March 25 in the 3A boys basketball state championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Chandler said the returning players will benefit from the experience.

“I hope they use the pain they feel now as motivation for next year, because if you use the pain, you can really achieve anything,” Chandler said. “I hope they go and finish it off next year.”

Golden Eagles coach Bobby Allen said the effort his team showed in the second half is what his team has been about all season.

“It’s what put us in this place,” Allen said. “We got off to a slow start. We let a couple of their guys get loose and get some open looks, but the fight our guys showed gave an opportunity to win in the end. They made one more play than us. I’m so proud of these guys right here, and I’m so proud of our locker room.”

NorthWood (28-2) scored the game’s first 10 points en route to a 35-27 halftime lead.

The Golden Eagles (20-9) trailed until Chandler converted a three-point play to tie it at 52-all with 1 minute and 39 seconds left.

“Honestly, I thought we had it once we got momentum, and then it actually came down to one stop. I trusted we were going to get that one stop, which we did, but we just didn’t have enough time at the end,” Chandler said “I felt great at that point. I thought, ‘We’re really going to do this.’”

After neither team scored the rest of regulation, junior Dylan Murans hit one of two free throws to give the Golden Eagles their only lead, 53-52, with 3:44 left in overtime.

The Panthers scored the next seven points, but Guerin Catholic battled back. Trailing 65-63, the Golden Eagles turned the ball over with 2 seconds left.

Chandler led Guerin Catholic with 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field.

Junior Jack Cherry contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 shots.

ZCHS softball standout has ability to play multiple positions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

One of Zionsville Community High School senior softball player Sydny Poeck’s biggest strengths is her versatility.

Poeck, who will play for the University of Notre Dame, can play multiple positions — first and third base and outfield, if needed.

“I’d be comfortable if we had to move her to middle infield,” Eagles coach Mike Garrett said. “It has allowed us to build around her. Typically, teams build around a pitcher, so her versatility makes us a better team. She is an amazing softball player with a great skill set that she has worked very hard on for many years. However, she is a better person, leader, teammate and strong young woman, mentally and physically.”

Garrett said she made the most improvement in being a vocal leader. Poeck has started every game of her varsity high school career.

“It can be challenging in the locker room when a freshman or sophomore starts over an upperclassman,” Garrett said. “Syd is

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very humble and such a good teammate. She is a good mentor for our younger players and encourages them often. Ability got her to varsity. Ability, attitude and effort have kept her there. Syd always takes responsibility for her play and demeanor.”

Zionsville Community High School senior softball player Sydny Poeck committed to play for the University of Notre Dame in the fall of junior year. (Photo courtesy of University of Notre Dame sports information office)

Poeck, who hit .468 with three home runs for ZCHS as a junior, said she is excited about the talent the Eagles have this season. As of March 28, Zionsville was 3-0.

“I think we have a lot of new people in the lineup, but they’ve been crushing it so

far, so I can’t wait to see what they can do this season,” Poeck said.

Poeck began playing when she was 5 years old.

“I just remember being my happiest when I was on the field,” Poeck said. “I have wanted to play college softball since middle school. I really tried to push that dream to become a reality when COVID hit, and my freshman season was canceled. I would go to Lions Park, and I would practice with my dad there three or four times a week. I think that’s where I learned to develop my skills.”

Her father, Chad Poeck, played minor league baseball in the Texas Rangers organization and in a professional league in Taiwan. Chad, who played for Baylor University, has coached his daughter’s travel softball teams.

Poeck plays travel softball for the Bombers, who play tournaments across the U.S. Although she can play multiple positions, Poeck said first base is her favorite.

“But I love playing at third because it’s kind of a challenge for me since you get balls hit harder at you,” she said. “It’s the hot corner in softball, so you have to be quick on your feet.”

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CHS grad wins wrestling title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Finishing second at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Tournament left a bad taste in Wabash College senior Jack Heldt’s mouth.

ACHIEVEMENT

“It was what drove me every single day in the offseason,” said Heldt, a 2019 Carmel High School graduate. “I had written on my mirror the words ‘national champion,’ so every day I would look at those words and know what I was working toward. Losing that finals match was something I did not want to feel again.”

The 6-foot-6 Heldt captured the national title in the 285-pound division March 11 by beating Coe College’s Kaleb Reeves 6-1 at Roanoke, Va. Heldt was the national runner-up in the 197-pound class last year but decided to move up a class.

“Cutting weight is a huge aspect of our sport, and when you cut too much, it can definitely take a toll on your body and mind over the course of the season,” Heldt said. “This year, by not cutting weight it allowed me to stay focused entirely on just going out and dominating matches rather than weight management.”

Tom Heldt said his son bulked up to 265 pounds during the summer to compete against heavier wrestlers.

“But by the nationals, he was competing at around 245 pounds, giving up as much as 30 to 40 pounds against his opponents,” Tom said.

Wabash coach Brian Anderson said Heldt benefited from the 2022 tournament experience.

“That prior experience goes a long way in wrestling, especially on the high level,” Anderson said. “He had been there before and knew what to expect. You take it in a different stride that Jack wasn’t nervous. He knew what he wanted to do. It took him all of about 5 seconds to make the first attack in the match, which is a good sign. Overall, he definitely jumped levels over the summer. He put together a great season. He is a relentless worker. He lives a championship lifestyle. He’s doing the little things right every single day. The end result is the national championship.”

Heldt, who finished with a 40-0 record with 32 pins, also received the NCAA Division III Most Dominant Wrestler Award for the season, based on standings calculated by adding the total number of team points awarded through match results and dividing it by the total number of matches

wrestled.

The national championship has always been Heldt’s goal at Wabash.

“To be honest, it was something that I wanted as a freshman but didn’t really think I could achieve it,” he said. “Year after year, though, I felt it was an increasingly attainable goal.”

The most improvement came during his freshman year.

“I got my butt kicked every day in practice and it was demoralizing, but I know I left that year a much better man and wrestler than when I entered the season,” he said.

Heldt started at 113 pounds as a CHS freshman. By the time he was a senior, Heldt was wrestling in the 195-pound class, losing in the quarterfinals at semistate.

“I grew in size, strength, skill, maturity,” said Heldt, who has a 3.95 GPA as a double major in biology and rhetoric. “Looking back over the past seven years, I am no longer the kid I was as a 113-pounder. This sport has taught me so much and I am forever grateful for the lessons learned. I am thankful to all of the coaches, friends and family who have invested in my growth.”

Wabash College senior Jack Heldt is declared the winner of the NCAA Division III Wrestling Tournament March 11 after defeating Kaleb Reeves of Coe College. (Photo courtesy of Wabash College athletics)

Carmel mom, daughter use talent to win ‘Lingo’ jackpot CYAP gala returns April 29

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By Rich Brown news@currentincarmel.com

she found it difficult to track down services to recommend to families.

ACHIEVEMENT

A mother-daughter duo from Carmel used quick thinking to win more than $50,000 as contestants on the seventh episode of “Lingo,” a word game show hosted by RuPaul.

Riley Compton, an officer in the U.S. Marines and member of the USA bobsled team, competed with her mother, Annmarie Tejcek, on the CBS show. They won the jackpot by correctly guessing the winning word, “talent.”

“It was exhilarating,” Compton said. “It was like we were watching the show, even though we were there.”

“Lingo” features four teams competing in matches where they are given one letter of a word and have five tries to guess the answer within 10 seconds. The top-two scoring teams compete for the jackpot. The show airs from 9 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS.

Compton said she was contacted by the show through social media. Producers believed she would be a good applicant.

“I couldn’t think of any better partner than my smart, beautiful mother who I got my brains from,” Compton said. “It was better than what we could have imagined.”

Tejcek said that as they went through the interview process, they realized they needed to train.

“This is not a ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ spin the wheel, buy your vowel sort of thing,” she said. “You have to really put some time into thinking about how you beat the clock and solve these word puzzles.”

Their hard work paid off. Compton and

Tejcek immediately took the lead in the first round. Tejcek swiftly solved the super lingo “construction” after seeing the first letter. Compton said that after giving 10 percent of the winnings to charities, they plan to use the money to help with her dream of being an Olympian in 2026 and assist with the cost of bobsledding.

Compton said that being on the show has inspired her to potentially pursue opportunities on other TV programs.

“I really want to go on ‘Survivor’,” she said. “I’ve seen every season. I’m obsessed.”

FUNDRAISER

“Design Bright Futures,” a gala presented by and benefiting the Carmel Youth Assistance Program, will return April 29 at Ritz Charles.

Founded in 2015, CYAP is a youth-focused nonprofit that connects families and youth to resources such as mentoring, tutoring, mental health supports, food and clothing. The COVID-19 pandemic brought the organization’s live fundraising dinner to a halt for two years, but it returned in 2022.

“Design Bright Futures is our big annual fundraiser,” said Maggie Figge, CYAP’s early intervention advocate. “But the purpose is not just to raise money. It’s also to raise awareness of CYAP and how necessary it is for this community and how it benefits the whole community.”

Figge is a social worker, a role she’s held for 15 years. In that time, she said

“I joined the CYAP mission because it truly walks alongside families until the family feels capable of managing and addressing their family’s needs on their own,” she said. “We work to help overcome any barriers to accessing services. It’s not enough, for example, to help guide a parent to a great child therapist if we don’t help them find transportation to get the child there.”

A major highlight of each year’s event, which includes dinner, is a video, produced in conjunction with Adam Grubb Media, that shows how the organization has benefited the youth it serves.

In addition, there will be a Dessert Dash, where tables are encouraged to donate funds, and the top table gets first pick of their dessert.

“We’ll also have other fun activities like a photo booth and music and dancing with The Bishops,” Figge said.

Tickets are available at carmelgala.org.

Annmarie Tejcek and her daughter, Riley Comton, on the set of ‘Lingo.’ (Photo courtesy of CBS)

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CMYC to present cultural fair April 15 CHS student organizes coding competition

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School senior Tsion Daniel has a special affiliation with the Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council’s Cultural Fair.

EVENT

“Serving as the event founder and chair for the fair, both last year and this year, has been a very rewarding experience,” said Daniel, who is serving her third term with the Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council.

The CMYC Cultural Fair, which is held with the Carmel Clay Public Library’s Teen Library Council, is set for 1 to 4 p.m. April 15 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Daniel said the plan is for the event to be held indoors in the community rooms at CCPL, but if weather permits it will also use the new lawn space.

“I have really enjoyed getting to work alongside my peers and members of the greater Carmel community to put on the fair,” Daniel said. The fair will conclude with several performances representing a variety of cultures

across the globe.

“We will have community members performing in sets that range from Bollywood dancing to French classical music,” Daniel said. “I am looking forward to enjoying these performances alongside the greater Carmel community, while supporting my peers and other community members performing.”

Daniel said there will be booths from clubs such as the Carmel African History and Culture Club, Carmel Advancement of Asian Americans in Arts and Athletics (A5) and the Carmel Latin Student Alliance at the fair.

“In order to reach a greater number of people, we decided to expand involvement from schools in the greater Indianapolis area,” Daniel said. “For example, students from the Brebeuf Jesuit’s Jewish Student Union will be joining us this year.”

There will be raffles, stations for international crafts, fashion and book recommendations as well as cultural performances for entertainment.

By Rich Brown news@currentincarmel.com

Carmel High School junior Alexandra Yang is keeping busy these days with problems that most of her peers and even most adults couldn’t grasp: programming challenges. The challenges will be the focus of an event Yang is organizing, the Indigo Informatics Competition, a programming contest that will take place virtually from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 15.

HackerRank, allowing computer minds across Indiana to take part. Each participant will be sent the first challenge at the same time to test their skills. Problems will involve working in C, C++, Java and Python.

FUNDRAISER

“This competition is an excellent opportunity for students across Indiana to showcase their tech talent and potential,” Yang said. “Over the course of the evening, participants competing in teams of one or two will solve a series of original programming problems designed and written by local high school and college students. They will be competing to win a part of the $500 prize.”

The contest will be hosted online by

“Programming is growing increasingly popular to learn,” Yang said. “These kinds of contests provide a fun and challenging way for people to test their skills.”

Yang and the students helping her with the event are from the Carmel chapter of the Computer Science Honor Society. The CHS chapter has more than 75 members.

Yang began coding when she was 10. Soon after, she joined a local FIRST Robotics team and fell in love with computer science.

She was largely self-taught. Starting with the EV3 language and moving on to Python, she progressed to C and C++ from Harvard’s online CS50 course. Learn more at indigocode.org.

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CURRENT Q&A

Getting to know Kelsey Sweet

Kelsey Sweet is a Fishers resident and director of marketing and communications for the Hamilton East Public Library. She grew up in Greensburg, attended college at Indiana State University and moved to Fishers in 2011. She enjoys spending time in the community with her family going to local events, farmers’ markets and exploring parks and trails in Hamilton County.

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

I think my best habit is that I try to keep a positive attitude. Negativity won’t solve or improve a problem, so I prefer to be positive and work toward a solution. My worst habit is probably procrastination. If I get overwhelmed with daunting tasks, I tend to put them off for as long as possible.

Do you have a hidden talent?

I’m not sure this is really considered a talent, and I’m no expert, but I know enough to get by on a sewing machine. I don’t sew often but I occasionally whip something up. I don’t know how to follow patterns; I just make up my own design. My last project was a superhero pillowcase for my son.

What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

I like to listen to music when I work or browse online for inspiration. If that doesn’t help, I stop what I’m doing, work on something else, and come back to it later with a fresh mindset.

Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

“All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers. Ashley is the founder and co-host of the Crime Junkie podcast, which I’m a big fan of, and love that it’s based out of Indy. This was her first book and I couldn’t put it down.

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After Parkinson’s diagnosis, runner aims to encourage others through Carmel Marathon 5K

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jennifer and Rob Joyce have always been dedicated to staying active, whether it’s competing in marathons, triathlons or masters swimming events.

“We wanted to set a good example for our children and now our children’s children that exercise is a very important part of life and necessary to help live a long life,” Jennifer said. “Plus, we enjoy the challenge because every race day is a different experience.”

The Westfield couple will compete in the 5K portion of the Carmel Marathon, which is set for April 8 beginning and ending near the Palladium. Jennifer has another motivation now.

Jennifer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in June 2020 but only recently went public about her diagnosis.

“I exercise six days a week either running, walking or riding a Peloton,” Jennifer said. “We are planning on running in the Choose to Move fundraising race for the Indiana Parkinson Foundation April 29 and are looking forward to other races as they open up this year.”

Jennifer wants to encourage others with Parkinson’s.

“My doctor typically told me that because of all the training and working out I’ve been doing that will definitely help me in the end, it’s disease-altering,” she said. “I’ve tried to come up with some unusual things to do along with it, like hula hooping and obstacle courses, so I’m picking up things that aren’t the usual to see if I can help with my fine motor skills. My husband and I can play foosball every night and it really helps a lot with fine motor skills. It was my birthday and Rob is sorry he got it for me because he’s tired of playing.”

Jennifer, a 1981 Carmel High School graduate, also decided to take up playing the piano to help with fine motor skills.

Rob, 62, said he is 100 percent behind Jennifer in support.

“She thinks it’s really important to send a message in the community, to our children and our friends that, ‘Hey, you can work through this stuff even though it’s hard,’” Rob said.

Jennifer wants to help guide other wom-

en who have Parkinson’s. According to Parkinson.org, women have a lower risk of developing the disease.

“I want people, especially people that I’ve known for years, to know that they can reach out,” said Jennifer, a senior marketing strategist. “You can’t just do it yourself.”

Rob has his own challenges when it comes to running.

“Rob tore his meniscus in his knee, which encouraged him to get back in the pool to help his knee,” Jennifer said. “That’s how we got into the Carmel Masters Swim Team.”

Rob usually walks more than he runs because of the knee.

The couple’s three children, Brendan, Robbie and Chelsey, were swimmers for Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club. Brendan swam at Purdue University. Brendan’s wife,

Rob and Jennifer did triathlons for several years before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. They haven’t done swimming events since the pandemic. They previously competed in a half Ironman.

Jennifer recently injured her foot.

“So, I’m just praying that I can finish it,” Jennifer said.

Jennifer has done every race, full and half marathons, 10K and 5K.

“I’ve not attempted the full marathon, nor will I,” Rob said.

The two have competed in the Carmel Marathon every year of the race.

“Carmel Marathon organizers, like Todd

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Chelsey Dean, left, and her mother, Jennifer Joyce, compete in Carmel Marathon.

Lauren Stauder Joyce, swam at CHS and University of Notre Dame.

Rob and Jennifer Joyce are regualar participants in the Carmel Marathon Weekend event. (Photos courtesy of Jennifer Joyce)

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Oliver, have put so much effort into making it a safe and fun race that we would be disappointed to not be a part of it,” Jennifer said.

This year, opening ceremonies begin at 7:45 a.m. The 5K and 10K start at 8 a.m. with the marathon and half marathon starting at 8:10 a.m.

For more, visit carmelmarathon.com.

ON THE COVER: Rob and Jennifer Joyce at a previous Carmel Marathon Weekend event. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Joyce)

READY FOR MARATHON RETURN

Carmel resident Holly Read finished third with a time of 2 hours, 45 minutes and 14 seconds in the 2021 Carmel Marathon, her third-ever marathon.

“Honestly, my goal for this race is to go out and have fun and see what my body can do on the day,” Read said. “It’s been two years since I’ve run a marathon because I’ve been sick for the better part of the last two years, so even though I’ve trained for several marathons, I haven’t made it to the start line of any of them due to sickness. I am just happy to make it to the start line again. My training has been completely different this cycle so I have nothing to compare it to in order to set a specific time goal, but a PR would be nice.”

Read, 37, competed as a runner at Portland State University.

CLIMB helps Parkinson’s patient

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

When John Guilliam found out he had Parkinson’s disease, it was definitely a harsh blow.

“We do stretching our legs and arms and everything and movement, and that’s two days a week,” he said. “Then we have a dance class two days a week where we do more movement and coordination.”

FUNDRAISER

“It was like a punch in the throat,” he said.

But the Noblesville resident found a way to adjust with the help of Indiana Parkinson Foundation’s CLIMB exercise program.

“You just deal with it the best way you can, and you’ve got to have a positive attitude,” he said.

Guilliam, 71, will participate in the 1-mile walk April 29 in Indiana Parkinson Foundation’s 11th Annual Choose to Move Race to Beat Parkinson’s in Fishers. The fundraiser also is designed to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease.

Guilliam was diagnosed in December 2014. His neurologist suggested the CLIMB program would help him manage Parkinson’s disease by exercising right and stretching. He has been going ever since at LivRite Fitness in Fishers. Guilliam goes four times a week.

Before being diagnosed, Guilliam said he was moving slow and didn’t feel right.

“I just brushed it off,” Guilliam said. “I just thought I’m slowing down a bit.”

Then people noticed his gait was different and he was carrying his arm up around his chest.

“When I first went to a regular doctor, he thought I had tendinitis. I wish it was that,” Guilliam said. “Some friends suggested I go to a neurologist, and as soon as I walked in, he said, ‘You have Parkinson’s’”

There are 20 people in his CLIMB class, and they support each other.

Guilliam retired in 2018 from Citizens Energy Group in Indianapolis. He and his wife, Kacy, moved to Noblesville from Carmel 10 years ago.

In addition to the 1-mile walk, there is a 10K run and 5K run/walk. For more, visit indianaparkinson.org/choose-to-move-race/.

Machine explanations, Part 2

Commentary by Dr. Kim Hall

Let’s continue our series exploring the instruments you may encounter in the pretest room at your optometrist’s office.

VISION

These next two instruments have been around in some form or fashion for years, but they are also evolving.

The visual field is that test where you press a handheld clicker whenever you see the squiggle (frequency change) in your side vision, or an actual light, depending on the machine. Here, we are testing how far out, and at what sensitivity, you can see a visual stimulus without moving your eye.

This is the quintessential test for not only glaucoma, but other conditions such as brain tumors, brain injuries, stroke, medicine toxicity and more. It can be tedious to test, and scary to know what it is looking for, but new advances are making it fun, easier and faster.

You can expect to start running into a super cool yet still super accurate, virtual-reality headset version of this in the near future! It’s a far cry from the old days when we used a giant bowl and the technician

had to stand behind it and manually move a target, requiring tons of time, coordination and skill.

Everyone loves a good snapshot of their eyeballs, right? Retinal cameras have come a long way, but you will still notice a bright camera flash. If you are asked to smash your face against a giant machine, it is called the Optomap. You may not enjoy the quick flash, but be thankful for it. Getting that close to the camera face allows a much larger field of view, much like how the closer you get to the keyhole of a door, the more you can see of what is on the other side.

With Optos, we can view up to 200 degrees of the inside of your eye, which is quite impressive! This technology allows a thorough examination without having to use the dreaded dilating drops in most cases. Your day should not be ruined by an annual eye exam!

Dr. Kim Hall is an optometrist at RevolutionEYES. She graduated from Purdue University in 1999 and the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2005.

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Kate Cares helps grieving families find answers, hope

By Jeff Decker news@currentincarmel.com

Katherine Jean “Kate” Carmichael, the second daughter of Kepten and Michelle Carmichael, was, without warning and with no apparent cause, stillborn on Jan. 20, 2003.

others. A long-term goal is to be in every hospital in Indiana and beyond the state, Carmichael said. Kate Cares is the only program of its kind in Indiana, she said.

GIVING BACK

Grieving and left without answers, the Carmichaels, Carmel residents, turned their tragedy into a means of helping others experiencing a similar situation.

Soon thereafter, the Carmichaels started the Kate Cares Stillbirth Assessment Program, a foundation that supports families affected by stillbirth by helping them process their grief and understand why their child was stillborn, provide information about the chances of another stillbirth and possible treatments and actions that might reduce the risk, and facilitate research that could lead to fewer stillbirths. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1 in 160 deliveries in the U.S. is a stillbirth.

Establishing Kate Cares has been “very, very fulfilling,” Michelle Carmichael said. She and her husband have three other children — a daughter, Allie, 21; and sons Cam, 18, and Cal, 15.

“It makes me feel like Kate’s life had a purpose beyond being our daughter,” Michelle Carmichael said.

The Kate Cares services are available at Riley Hospital for Children and the Indiana University network of hospitals, among

When a stillbirth occurs, the case is referred to Kate Cares coordinator Allison White, a bereavement nurse who took the part-time position in January and had her own pregnancy that resulted in stillbirth. That sets into motion a process that includes grief and bereavement services, extensive diagnostic testing (including physical examinations, X-rays, genetic testing and blood tests), a review of medical records and autopsy evaluation. The case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary medical team, and the results are sent to the patient’s referring health care provider.

Many of the services, including the case review, are free. Any costs to the patient depend on the level of testing and insurance coverage, White said. Families can opt out of part of or all the Kate Cares services.

In every case, the goal is to be there for families “so people don’t feel what I felt, or other people felt, how the Carmichaels felt,” White said.

“You might not find out why this happened, but you can find a ‘why’ and a purpose to move forward,” White said.

The Carmichaels raised $3 million in private donations to start the Kate Cares foundation. They also established the program’s vision, mission and values.

For more information visit katecares. org. Make a donation at give.rileykids.org/ KateCares.

From left, Cam, Cal, Michelle, Kepten and Allie Carmichael. (Photo courtesy of the Carmichael family)

Discover Armenian BBQ flavors in Carmel Drive parking lot

By Jeff Decker news@currentincarmel.com

Gariy Ambartsumyan said he was thrilled when he learned an Armenian barbeque food truck was opening for business not far from his Noblesville home.

TAKEOUT

“It’s not like you can go just anywhere and get Armenian,” said Ambartsumyan, a 45-year-old truck driver of Armenian descent.

Ambartsumyan has become a regular at DavAni Armenian BBQ, open for takeout or delivery in a parking lot at 105 W. Carmel Dr. and laying claim to being the only takeout restaurant specializing in Armenian cuisine in the state. Armen Abrahamyan, a native of Armenia, opened the business in October 2022 and is the head chef. He operates the food truck, with a business model that more closely resembles a takeout restaurant, with help from his family, including his wife Seda Arzumanyan.

Customers have been receptive to DavAni’s distinctive offerings.

“So far, we’ve received a lot of positive feedback about our Armenian BBQ,” Arzumanyan said. “Many people are not familiar with Armenian cuisine and culture, but as they try our food, they fall in love with the flavors and unique tastes.”

Abrahamyan learned to prepare Armenian dishes at a young age. When he moved to Indiana six years ago, he noticed there was a scarcity of Armenian cuisine offered locally. He catered for small events and gather-

ings before opening DavAni — which offers hefty portions of pork, lamb, chicken and beef kebabs and wraps, along with sides including grilled vegetable salad, tahini sauce and hummus — in the fall.

“For Armen, cooking Armenian BBQ and kebab is more than just a job. It’s a passion that he loves to share with the people of Indiana,” Arzumanyan said.

Cuisine in Armenia, a nation of less than 3 million people in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe, is defined by a blend of flavors and ingredients that reflect the country’s rich history and cultural influences.

The meat, often cut into large chunks, is marinated in a mixture of herbs and spices for several hours before Armen cooks it to just the right tenderness in the truck.

DavAni is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays.

DISPATCHES

CleanSlate appoints board member — Carmel-based CleanSlate Technology Group, a full-service technology consultancy, has appointed Robin Fleming to its board of directors. Fleming is a seasoned technology executive with more than 35 years of experience in building and operating software technology products and platforms and serving customers. Fleming’s appointment is effective immediately. She replaces Wayne Foster of Foster Enterprises in Owensboro, Ky., who died in 2022.

Strategic partnerships manager named — Antonette Burroughs has been named a strategic partnerships manager at WGU Indiana. Burroughs has served as a program mentor with the nonprofit, online university

in the College of Business for more than three years. She also brings more than seven years of experience working directly in partnership development and management across different industries. She lives in Carmel, where she enjoys participating in several road cycling organizations, hot yoga and indoor cycling.

Motor club president to retire — AAA Hoosier Motor Club announced that President and CEO Kirk Hendrix will retire in July, starting a leadership transition process over the next five months. The Carmel resident has worked for the organization for 10 years. The Hoosier Motor Club board of directors will oversee the process of choosing Hendrix’s successor.

DavAni Armenian BBQ operates out of a parking lot at 105 W. Carmel Dr. (Photo courtesy of Seda Arzumanyan)

Grocery planned in former Marsh

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A Harvest Market grocery store has been proposed to fill the site of a former Marsh in Merchants’ Square.

DEVELOPMENT

Illinois-based Nie mann Foods has filed documents with the City of Carmel to begin the process of renovating the 75,000-squarefoot space at 2140 E. 116th St. It is expected to employ more than 200 people.

“It’s a great location,” said Gerry Kettler, who handles consumer affairs for Niemann Foods. “Carmel just seemed to be a perfect fit for this type of store.”

Kettler described Harvest Market as a “mission-driven” store that will offer organic and traditional groceries in a transparent manner. It will provide signage for customers on where and how much of the food was made and offer frequent opportunities for customers to meet the farmers or producers behind the products and hear their stories.

“You’ll not just be able to buy the product, but at different points meet the maker,” Kettler said. “It’s very interactive.”

The store plans to take an active role in producing some of its products, such as using dairy products from local farmers to

churn its own butter. The end result will be sold on shelves as well as used at an onsite restaurant.

Kettler said renovations to the building will be substantial.

“It will be an entirely new experience, especially on the inside,” Kettler said. “It’s a gut rehab.”

Marsh anchored the shopping center until the grocery chain closed in the summer of 2017. The Carmel Clay Public Library used the site for two years, moving out in July 2022, while its main campus was renovated.

Niemann Foods, which was founded in 1917, is an associate-owned company that operates more than 130 stores throughout the Midwest.

The Harvest Market brand has stores in Champaign and Springfield, Ill., and the Carmel site will be its first in Indiana.

Learn more at goharvestmarket.com.

Daniels joins Liberty Fund

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Former Indiana governor and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels will join Carmel-based Liberty Fund as a distinguished scholar and senior advisor.

NEW HIRE

In his new role, Daniels will work to create educational programs and build partnerships to strengthen existing programs.

“Our board couldn’t be more excited to have Mitch join our organization,” stated Nathan Feltman, Liberty Fund’s chairman of the board. “Mitch’s long-standing commitment to the principles of individual liberty, as well as his work in the private and public sectors, made him the perfect choice for Liberty Fund’s first ever distinguished scholar.”

Daniels

“I have watched for decades as the Liberty Fund, with impeccable scholarship and fidelity to principle, has labored to keep lit the lamp of freedom and spread understanding of its historical and intellectual underpinnings,” Daniels stated in a press release. “Now, with individual liberty under relentless threats foreign and domestic, I’m grateful for the funds’ invitation that I try to assist it in its noble and essential mission.”

Daniels will begin working with Liberty Fund on April 1.

Daniels served as president of Purdue from 2013 to 2022 after two terms as governor from 2005 to 2013. He mulled a return to politics through a potential 2024 run for U.S. Senate but announced in January that he had decided against it.

Liberty Fund is a tax-exempt, private operating foundation that creates educational programs focusing on the role of individual liberty and its preservation.

In 2016, Liberty Fund moved its headquarters from Indianapolis to a new building at 11301 N. Meridian St. in Carmel.

Learn more at LibertyFund.org.

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Savoring only the tasty parts

Commentary by Terry Anker

Apples and pears are tasty. The latter can be tricky to store because they don’t hold up as long at home on the counter. But we are told that both are good for our bodies. In fact, didn’t someone famous once say something about eating an apple a day? Likewise, oranges hit the spot. They hydrate as well as come inside of their own convenient carrying case. We can peel one open just about anywhere. And short of the occasional spray that might get us, there is little mess. There is no need for water to clean or knife to cut. Even the skin is organic and will quickly return to the earth without further processing.

ESSAY

Still, for reasons unknown to most, some among us don’t partake of the remarkable fruits. They turn their noses and refuse them in nearly every form. Maybe they claim a medical reason, allergy or other sensitivity. Maybe they don’t find an adequate selection at an affordable price and are forced to make other choices despite their preference

for the fruit. Either reason can be measured and determined to some degree of scientific assurance. But what if they simply don’t like them? Is it possible that these poor, uneducated knuckle-draggers simply disagree with well-known and accepted fact? Don’t they see the benefits that we know are there? Didn’t they learn in third grade about the food pyramid and “keeping the doctor away?” Should we regulate and force the resistors to consume? We would all reap the benefit of a healthier society. Besides, it is upsetting to imagine that they are eating bananas and pineapples. Oh, my.

Life is a fruit salad and some of us pick out the parts we don’t like. So what? If others skip the pineapple, doesn’t it leave more for us?

Painfully humorous annual exam

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Let’s talk mammograms, people. Specifically, my most recent not-so-fun experience. And let me be clear – in no way do I wish to discourage women from receiving this potentially lifesaving screening. But I’m going to speak honestly about the process because though it’s occasionally horrible, it’s also objectively hilarious.

HUMOR

I went in for my annual scan, willing myself to disassociate from what was about to happen. Anytime I must stand topless and allow a veritable stranger to aggressively manipulate me between cold metal and hard plastic, I default to self-deprecating apologies (“Sorry, you don’t have a lot to work with!”) and a general sense of numbness. But I made it through relatively unscathed and congratulated myself on prioritizing my health over the expected (and confirmed) discomfort. Unfortunately, I had to return a week later because the radiologist “saw something.” So not only did I spend six days imagining

The point is, mammograms are both important and frequently awful. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed talking about them at my expense. You’re welcome.

– DANIELLE WILSON

the worst (stupid “Grey’s Anatomy!”), I had to endure Round 2 of what politely could be deemed torture. And this time my tech Karen didn’t even pretend to care that she was inflicting pain. She barked orders and maliciously squeezed, oblivious to my tears and cries of “Owww!” She left me in a special waiting room for 25 minutes, shivering in my pink gown and contemplating the appeal of Christian pop rock. And then she had the audacity to send someone else to deliver the news (Really, Karen? After all we’d been through?), which thankfully was a very anticlimactic, “Everything looks fine.”

The point is, mammograms are both important and frequently awful. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed talking about them at my expense. You’re welcome. Peace out.

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

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

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Room for all types of art in Carmel

Editor,

As a member of the Carmel Public Advisory Arts Committee, I thought Current’s article (posted online March 23) about some members voicing their opinion that we have reached the saturation point on the Seward Johnson sculptures was a bit one-sided.

While I was quoted correctly, I also said that we already have three types of public art: The Seward Johnson group that draws people and families in to take pictures with them, the vintage automobile sculptures

along 96th Street that are pure economic development in that corridor and then some quite original pieces.

If some members and their friends don’t really like them because they are “common,” I think far more others smile when they see them. What about Norman Rockwell? Too common for Carmel?

What is art is in the eye of the beholder and we have room for all types in Carmel.

Luci Snyder, Carmel

Cancel culture at CCS?

Editor,

In 2020, I founded Corpus Christi for Unity and Peace (CUP) with a mission to safeguard the dignity of the human person. CUP is concerned with CCS’ academic decline, lack of transparency and reluctance to protect parental rights. CUP scheduled a “coffee with the superintendent” based on Dr. Michael Beresford’s desire to “build a stronger community” and “forge community connections.”

In mid-March 2023, Dr. Beresford canceled the meeting with CUP. The district’s unjustifiable reason (given in an email): “my close ties to Moms for Liberty.” This is after canceling with Moms for Liberty! This is highly discriminatory! CUP has no affiliation with Moms for Liberty, other than I have personally supported the group. Incidentally, what is wrong with Moms for Liberty, other than its fervent belief in parental rights?

By canceling this meeting, Dr. Beresford violates his own guiding principles to maintain transparency and community involvement and what he espouses, which is to be inclusive. Is he anti-Catholic? Is he against organizations that embrace freedom and parental rights?

It would behoove school officials to realize they are beholden to their communities that fund schools.

If Dr. Beresford is concerned about Moms for Liberty’s activism or he opposes Catholics, then the most productive way to address this is engaging the groups through dialogue and acting in parents’ interests. Canceling meetings with the groups will only fracture our community further, and it proves that Dr. Beresford’s care for the citizens of Carmel is superficial.

Time for someone Eltz

community in general and wants to make them better. Through his work as a director of education, it’s clear he possesses the knowledge and leadership skills perfect for this position.

Vicki Yamasaki, Carmel, founder of Corpus Christi for Unity and Peace Editor, I am writing in regards to a candidate for the Carmel City Council Southeast District seat, Jeremy Eltz. He and his beautiful family have been our neighbors for almost three years, and I can say without a doubt he’s the most qualified person for this role.

Jeremy is the neighbor everyone hopes to have. Sure, his holiday lights and garage gym are great, but it’s more than that. He is friendly, helpful and respectful. He genuinely cares about our street and our

Jeremy has the passion, courage, and grit to serve the city of Carmel in a way the citizens deserve. I say, as for the City Council Southeast District seat, it’s time for someone Eltz.

Nick Justice, Carmel

VIEWS

I ‘bag-el’ your pardon

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

If you show up at an emergency room with a fishhook in your nose or your fingers super-glued together, there is a good chance you’ll be sitting in the waiting room next to a guy with a bagel injury.

“Sir, I need to record all the data. It’s part of the new government program, O’Bagel Care. What kind of bagel was it?”

“It was an Everything Bagel.”

HUMOR

More than 40,000 Americans ended up in an ER last year with a BRI — a Bagel Related Injury. That’s about 10 dozen people a day (in bagel talk), which means 325 million people in the U.S. have avoided these doughy morning mishaps. What are they eating for breakfast? Pop Tarts?

A BRI occurs when cutting the bagel in half before popping it in the toaster. The result can be hand lacerations, gouges or severed digits … all of which, especially the last one, can ruin a lovely Sunday brunch.

I was once a victim of my own bagel boo-boo. My big mistake was using a dull knife to cut a frozen bagel held in the palm of my hand. OK, I guess that’s three mistakes.

Hospitals may have to assign specially trained triage nurses to handle these bleeders arriving at the ER.

“What seems to be the problem, sir?”

“I cut myself while slicing a bagel.”

“Were you cutting it horizontally or vertically?” the nurse might ask.

“I was vertical, of course. It’s not safe to slice a bagel while lying on the couch.”

“You are bleeding pretty badly. I also detect a white ooze in the cut.”

“That’s cream cheese. Can we move on with this? It really hurts.”

“Oh, I just love those. I can even see the little poppy seeds and specks of onion on your bloody napkin. That explains the burning sensation in your gaping wound. By the way, can you recommend a place to get a good Everything Bagel?”

“Yes, there’s a cute neighborhood shop on 86th Street … wait a second, what are we doing here? I hate to be blunt about this, but can we get me in to see a doctor quickly? And can you confirm my accident is covered by my insurance?”

“You would need to have a bagel medical plan like Blue-Cross, Blue-Berry, with a Sesame Seed supplement. Just kidding. Dr. Cohen, the physician on duty, made up those jokes. It’s just a barrel of laughs working here in the ER.”

A sympathetic

nurse may offer some advice while you wait.

“You might want to invest in a contraption specifically designed to cut bagels, so we don’t see you here again. They’re sometimes called Bagel Guillotines. They protect your hands from sharp edges. Doesn’t that sound like a good idea?”

“No, but Pop Tarts are starting to.”

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

I was once a victim of my own bagel booboo. My big mistake was using a dull knife to cut a frozen bagel held in the palm of my hand. OK, I guess that’s three mistakes.

– DICK WOLFSIE

Great American Songbook presents Indiana premiere of ‘Music Man’ documentary

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Meredith Willson’s contributions to the Great American Songbook go far beyond his most famous work.

MUSIC

“Today, Meredith Willson is best known for writing ‘The Music Man,’ and if that is all he did, he would be a compelling figure in American music,”

Great American Songbook Foundation Executive Director Chris Lewis said.

“Willson changed the face of Broadway with innovations that last today. But there is so much more to the legacy of Meredith Willson and his vast contributions to American music.”

The Songbook Foundation will hold Indiana premiere screenings of the documentary “Meredith Willson: America’s Music Man” at 7 and 8:30 p.m. April 11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The later screening was added because of the popularity of the event. The tickets are free and available at thecenterpresents.org.

The documentary premiered in February on an Iowa PBS station. There will be a 6 p.m. discussion before the 7 p.m. screening and one following the 8:30 p.m. show with documentary filmmaker Tyler Brinegar, of Iowa PBS, and guests. The documentary is narrated by Broadway performer Sutton Foster and features interviews with Great American Songbook founder Michael Feinstein.

“(Willson) was a symphonic composer and worked with (Arturo)Toscanini and John Philip Sousa,” Lewis said. “He wrote film scores like ‘The Great Dictator’ with Charlie Chaplin, and he was a star on radio and television. His songs have been performed by everyone from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles. He even wrote the holiday classic, ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.’ There is no denying that Meredith Willson was an important figure in

the Great American Songbook.”

Songbook Academy alumni Olivia Broadwater and Hayden Elefante, both Zionsville Community High School graduates, will sing some rarely heard songs that were cut from “The Music Man.”

Elefante will sing “We’re Engaged (Fireworks)” that was cut from the film version of the musical. Broadwater will sing “You Don’t Have to Kiss Me Goodnight,” which was cut from the Broadway production. Broadwater also will sing one of the most beloved songs from “The Music Man,” “Till There Was You.”

“This song happened to be a favorite of iconic actress and singer Doris Day, as evidenced by a letter she sent to Willson which exists in his collection at the Songbook Foundation,” Lewis said.

Lewis said the Songbook Foundation houses the papers of Willson in its archives facility in Carmel, where it holds the collections of more than 300 songwriters and performers who contributed to the foundational era of popular music.

“When The Music Man Foundation was looking for a home for the collection, there were several organizations vying for the opportunity, including the Library of Congress,” Lewis said. “The Songbook

Foundation was selected because of our commitment and ability to preserve and process the collection and celebrate and share the legacy of Meredith Willson. We continue to do just that by creating exhibits relating to Willson and his work, as well as our work with authors, journalists, musicologists and filmmakers from around the world.”

Brinegar spent one week in Carmel in 2022 researching Willson’s collection.

“However, that was just the start,” Lewis said. “Our Songbook team then worked remotely with Brinegar throughout production, sending him digitized files from the archives,” Lewis said.

Joining Brinegar will be Dominic Broomfield-McHugh from the United Kingdom to participate in a moderated discussion. Broomfield-McHugh has a long history with the Songbook Foundation, Lewis said. His recently published book, “The Big Parade: Meredith Willson’s Musicals from The Music Man to 1491,” was researched in Carmel at the Songbook Foundation.

The conversation with Brinegar and Broomfield-McHugh will be moderated by Cary Peñate, assistant teaching professor of music history at Ball State University. Along with the discussion, there will be an opportunity to view artifacts from the Meredith Willson Collection.

‘AN

AMERICAN IN PARIS’

“An American in Paris” runs through May 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

“ILLUMINATION”

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “Illumination” is set for 7 p.m. April 7-8 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org,

KEVIN NEALON

Comedian Kevin Nealon will perform at 8 p.m. April 7 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Josh Kaufman will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 8 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Jazz Brunch: Easter Day with Blair Clark is set for 11 a.m. April 9. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

DISPATCHES

World Voice Day set — The Center for the Performing Arts’ annual World Voice Day is set for 6:30 p.m. April 11 at the Palladium. Registration for tickets is free but recommended at thecenterpresents.org. Singers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the piano accompanist and emcee for an open-mic night that is informal, free and open to the public. The performers and audience will sit nightclub-style at tables on the stage with a cash bar. Participation is limited to the first 30 singers who register beginning at 6 p.m. in the Palladium’s west lobby. Each singer may perform one song.

‘Mr. Confidential’ creators to hold event — An opportunity to meet the creators of “Mr. Confidential,” an Actors Theatre of Indiana production, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. April 10 at Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 West Main St., Carmel. The book and lyrics are by Samuel Garza Bernstein, who is also directing the musical. Music and orchestrations are by David Snyder, and Willem Devries is serving as the choreographer. For more, bit.ly/3norzHz.

Actress Doris Day’s letter to Meredith Willson

President John F. Kennedy, right, presents the Big Brother of the Year award to composer and playwright Meredith Willson at the White House in April 1962. (Photos courtesy of Great American Songbook Foundation)

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Versatile Westfield musician releases 48th album

By Mike Beas editorial@youarecurrent.com

The inspiration to create new music is never far away for Brian E. Paulson, a Westfield resident the past 19 years.

FUNDRAISER

Nor, as it turns out, is a place to do so.

Paulson, who records music in Bonebox Studio — (a.k.a., his basement — has released “Walking to Rio,” the 48th album of the multi-instrumentalist’s career.

Paulson, 71, describes his music as a blend of hooky, melodic lines mixed with the poignant idioms of rock, soul, funk, swing, rhythm and blues and eclectic-tronica. He plays all the instruments, writes all the music and handles all of the production.

If Paulson’s approach to the music he creates sounds diverse, there’s good reason.

Born in Laurium, Mich., once a flourishing copper-mining town of approximately 2,000

I would listen to Dolly Parton, Buck Owens and that whole country scene.”

By the time the family relocated to Lexington during Paulson’s teen years, the horn-dominated sounds of bands such as Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears were his favorites.

Paulson’s new album includes 13 songs, including the title track, “Walking to Rio,” as well as “Dancing in the Devil’s Pocket.”

The songs range in length from 3 minresidents in the Upper Peninsula, Paulson had lived in seven states by the time he graduated from Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Ky.

ICC’s ‘Big Fun Event’ to have tropical theme

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir’s Big Fun Event will return to normalcy this year.

utes, 26 seconds to 5:37.

“It’s almost like a diary of my thought processes,” said Paulson, who would like the opportunity to one day write the score for a movie. “A lot of times, I will wake up and go to the keyboard and just play the song in its entirety.”

The album is available on all major streaming platforms.

For more, visit brianepaulson.bandcamp. com/album/walking-to-rio.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (ERS OLD MERIDIAN AND MAIN ALLOCATION AREA)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), being the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), on March 16, 2022, adopted a Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) making certain proposed amendments to the declaratory resolution and plan for the Old Meridian Economic Development Area (such amendments, the “Amendments”). The Amendments (i) remove certain property from the existing Old Meridian Expansion Allocation Area, (ii) designate the entirety of such removed property as a separate allocation area to be known as the “ERS Old Meridian and Main Allocation Area”, and (iii) incorporate into the plan the “2022 Plan Supplement” as described in the Declaratory Resolution.

The Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., (local time), in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, to receive and hear remonstrances and objections from all persons interested in or affected by the Amendments. At the public hearing, the Commission will also determine whether the proposed Amendments are reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the plan and the purposes of IC 36-7-14, and whether the plan, with the proposed Amendments, conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City.

A detailed description of the proposed Amendments can be inspected at the office of the Department, located at 580 Veterans Way, Suite 100, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

FUNDRAISER

“Our Indy Voice singers will be performing at the Big Fun Event this year and it is really special for the ICC because this is the first year we are holding this event in person since 2019,” ICC Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. “The event has been held virtually since the pandemic. Giving our singers an opportunity to perform for the attendees at the event is a special treat. The singers will be singing songs about water from a recent piece they performed called ‘The Drop That Contained The Sea’ by Grammy Award-winning composer Christopher Tin as well as songs that fit the theme.”

“The Big Fun Event — A Tropical Paradise” is set from 6 to 9 p.m. April 21 at the Indianapolis Yacht Club, 12900 Fall Creek Rd., McCordsville. The goal is to raise $80,000.

“’The Big Fun Event’ will include a dinner, live auction, a giving wall, a wine and whiskey pull,” said Pedde, a Carmel resident.

“The event will be filled with big fun with a tropical theme, but will also support the ICC’s high-quality choir programs.”

The spring fundraiser is the ICC’s largest annual fundraiser to support the choir programming, community outreach programming and financial assistance for singers who need help with participating in the programs.

Pedde

“Just like living in all these different places, my music is a fusion, of sorts,” Paulson said. “Growing up in a place like Missouri, Saturday,

The programs, Pedde said, include the financial assistance programs, Music At Play (MAP), a full-year program for pre-school children where ICC partners with schools throughout the community; Preschool Outreach Program (POP!), a one or two-day program ICC takes to community agencies, churches and neighborhoods for preschool-age children; Young Exceptional Singers (YES!), a program for first- through third-graders where they experience the ICC for one day and culminate the day with a performance for their families; and the Neighborhood Choir Academy, an after-school program for elementary, middle school or high school students where ICC collaborates with the school music teachers to create a program that includes participation in an ICC season concert performance.

For more, visit iccchoir.org/big-fun-event.

Brian E. Paulson recently released his 48th album. (Photo courtesy of Brian E. Paulson)

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From left, ATI Lab Series performers Anya Burke (Westfield), Jill Kelly Howe (Indianapolis), Peter Scharbrough (Indianapolis), Andre Garner (Muncie), Matt Branic (Indianapolis) and Jaddy Ciucci (Indianapolis) at the Actors Theatre of Indiana Lab Series and the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation’s March 25 presentation of A.A. Milne’s musical “Belinda: an April Folly” at Carmel Clay Public Library.

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From left, sisters Heidi and Kiersten Burke (Westfield)

From left, composer David Mallamud (New York City), lyricist Alisa Hauser (Florida) and ATI co-founder Don Farrell (Westfield).

Actors Andre Garner (Muncie) and Anya Burke (Westfield).

NIGHT & DAY

Be brave, partake in pâté

Commentary by Mark LaFay

When I was a kid, there was a cheese shop in the fashion mall that had an absurd number of cheeses, meats and other gourmet items. Much of it was imported because in the mid-‘80s, there simply wasn’t a large number of domestic producers cranking out stinky cheese, salamis or spreadable meats. My mom used to take us to the cheese shop and we would crush their “Sicilian cheese” samples while she was perusing the case. More often than not, we would go home with a package of pungent cheese, French pâté, and some Walker’s Shortbread cookies (mom’s favorite).

CHARCUTERIE

This early exposure to unique textures and flavors shaped my palate and set my trajectory for food exploration and appreciation. You might be thinking, “Pâté?” Yes, pâté. The French are largely believed to be the originators of pâté (originally ‘patete’). It was developed as a means of preserving meat. Pâté is typically prepared inside a crust, and this is called pâté en croute. If pâté is prepared outside of a crust and just

in a terrine, then it is pâté en terrine. Pâté can be smooth and creamy topped with a gelatinous substance called aspic. It can also be coarse with pieces of chopped, shredded or coarsely ground meat. I think pâté has a sordid reputation because it often, but not always, utilizes organ meat. But this isn’t grandma’s liver and onions. So, leave the expectations at the door.

There are countless types and styles of pâté that make its application truly diverse. You can take your pâté sweet or savory, before or after dinner, country-style pork pate with mustard and cornichons, or pâté de fois gras with fig jam and toast.

This weekend, be brave and try some spreadable meat. Try a creamy smooth pâté like Olympia Provisions’ Pork Liver Mousse (short for mousseline) or get your country on with Indianapolis’ own Smoking Goose Pig and Fig Terrine!

BEHIND BARS: BLUEBERRY BASIL SPRITZ

All the fun without the booze. Meet our Blueberry Basil Spritz zero-proof cocktail: Fresh basil, blueberry puree, lemon and soda. To see a video of this drink being mixed, scan this QR code.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.

(Photo courtesy of Huse Culinary)

Blueprint for Improvement: Kitchen makeover on the Monon

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 2008, the new owners of this Carmel townhome wanted a kitchen makeover before move-in day, complete with a redesigned floorplan that improves function and flow with an added touch of updated style.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Removing the wall between the kitchen and living room provided an open and airy space with improved flow and plenty of natural light.

• The existing cabinetry was in great shape but needed a slight glow-up, with new paint and sleek new hardware.

• The small island in the kitchen was diagonally positioned, interrupting the room’s flow. The new island streamlines the space and provides more storage and seating, along with a stylish pop of color.

• A gas range replaced the electric stove, and a new wine fridge and custom wine rack were added to the space for a tailored storage solution.

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

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Commentary by Curtis

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Ordinance Z-682-23

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

CARMEL, INDIANA

Are you ready for a linguistic adventure that blurs the lines of words and verbal volleyball? Buckle up, buttercup, because things are about to go to a-whole-nother level of morphological creativity.

another word into the middle of a word not only to add emphasis, but sometimes to change the meaning of the word.

GRAMMAR GUY

We’ll start with tmesis (pronounced tuh-MEE-siss). In speech or writing, tmesis divides a word into parts to provide emphasis. Tmesis doesn’t change the meaning of the original word being modified. I’ll explain.

The word “tmesis” is borrowed (or loaned) directly from Greek, meaning “a cutting.” Sometimes you’ll hear or read someone using tmesis like this: “You didn’t do your homework again? Un-be-lievable.” In this instance, the teacher or parent chides the student by breaking up the word “unbelievable” into separate parts, emphasizing that the student is apparently developing a pattern of shirking her homework duties.

Here’s an example of tmesis from TV. In the show “How I Met Your Mother,” Neil Patrick Harris’ character Barney Stinson loves using the word “legendary,” often using tmesis to add to its impact. In one episode, he’s talking with his friends Ted and Marshall. “For the first time ever, the three of us are single at the same time. I’ve dreamed about this, boys, and it’s going to be le-gen-dary.”

Sure, you know about prefixes and suffixes, but what about infixes? An infix inserts

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

Docket No. PZ-2023-00078V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of April, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards

Variance application to:

Applicant would like to replace 2 ea. 18” x 24” directional sign with larger 36”x48” directional sign and as a new 30” x 30” directional sign mounted at 6’ overall height. UDO Section 5.39(c)(4) creates the need for this request.

With the property being known as: 10777 Illinois St., Carmel, IN 46032

The application is identified as Docket No. Docket No. PZ-2023-00078V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acerage 12.12 Section 2, Township 17, Range 3.

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

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

T.M. Hopkins Sign Solutions, Inc.

I’ll continue to use Barney Stinson’s multiple deliveries of the word “legendary” to illustrate infixes. In another episode, Barney is fighting an illness, not wanting it to slow him down. Instead of taking it easy, he makes these plans: “Play a couple hours of laser tag, maybe get a spray-on tan, it’s going to be legen-wait-for-it-dary!”

You’ll notice how adding “wait for it” into “legendary” adds significant emphasis as well as humor (or annoyance…you pick). Another way you’ll often see a word get infixed is by adding an expletive in the middle. For our purposes, I’m going to use the word “freaking.”

“You lost the giraffe? Oh great. That’s just great. That is abso-freaking-lutely fantastic.” You’ll notice the speaker here adds a double-stuffed cream in the middle of the

PUBLIC NOTICE

Security Federal Bank (314 Fourth St., Logansport, IN 46947) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit discharge stormwater from construction activities/land-disturbing activities associated with a Security Federal Bank development project located at 10880 N. Michigan Rd, Carmel, IN 46077. Runoff from the project site will ultimately discharge into Eagle Creek-Long Branch/Irishman Run (HUC14: 05120201120080). Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Jon-Myckle Price of Security Federal Bank, 574722-6261, jmp@secfedbank.com

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

Docket No. PZ-2023-00080 SE

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on Monday the 24th of April meeting agenda of the Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer, under Public Hearings, at 5:15 PM in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to:

- Residential Special Exception request for a Short-Term Residential Rental (UDO Section 2.07)

On the property being known as: 10660 North Broadway Avenue, Carmel, IN 46280

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2023-00080 SE

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Parcel Number: 17-13-02-04-09-010.001

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

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

James D. Ellis PETITIONERS

sandwich cookie of “absolutely” to indicate extreme displeasure with the situation.

I know many of my fellow word nerds dislike the use of a-whole-nother I wrote in the first paragraph. Like it or not, it’s another example of infixing. If you really don’t like it, puh-leaze don’t send me emails.

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

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

Docket No. PZ-2023-00059

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 24th day of April 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms (1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: To gain approval for a 30x60 accessory building (garage) on 1.77 acres when 24x30 is allowed. For residential and personal use only. The property is zoned S1/Residential With the property being known as 13835 Towne Road, Carmel, IN 46074 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00059. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel 29-09-21-001-003.000-018. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

Stephen and Nancy Rasmussen PETITIONERS

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

Docket No. PZ-2023-00077 SE

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of April, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 2nd floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application: To gain Short Term Residential Rental Approval

On the property being known as (address): 103 E 106th St, Carmel, IN 46280.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2023-00077 SE.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number: 17-13-11-0201-001.000

Legal description: Acreage .47 Section 11, Township 17, Range 3 PENN VIEW HEIGHTS Lot 1 & 2 Irregular Shape.

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

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

Elham Alhassoon & Ahmad Al-Maaitah PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Z-682-23

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, to consider the following:

Establish a new ordinance for Flood Damage Prevention as Chapter 10, Article 5 of the Carmel City Code, replacing the current Flood Hazard Areas Ordinance. Filed by the Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard.

City of Carmel, Petitioner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA

Ordinance No. D-2668-23

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Common Council, on April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed Ordinance D-2668-23 which would vacate certain public rights-of-way abutting the Petitioner’s (the Carmel Redevelopment Commission) LOR/1933 Lounge redevelopment project. The rights-of-way to be vacated are located entirely within the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file and open to inspection in the Office of the Clerk, City of Carmel, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed ordinance will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Sue Wolfgang, Clerk March 27, 2023

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

Docket No. PZ-2023-00061 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of April, 2023 at 5: 15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Fir., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Construct a tennis barn with a maximum height of 23 feet. Per UDO §2.04, the maximum allowable height of an accessory building is 18 feet.

With the property being known as 10455 Laurel Ridge Lane, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00061 V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Laurel Ridge Subdivision Lots 9 &10

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

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

Gradison Building Corp.

Petitioner

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