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VOTE MAY 2 FOR THESE CARMEL FIREFIGHTERS ENDORSED CANDIDATES
RICH TAYLOR
JEFF WORRELL
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT: ADAM AASEN
SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT: TONY GREEN
NORTHWEST DISTRICT: RYAN LOCKE
NORTHEAST DISTRICT: SHANNON MINNAAR
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Three dozen residents of the Timber Creek condos on City Center Drive have been displaced after a fire caused extensive damage the morning of April 17, and a local organization is collecting donations to help meet immediate needs of those most affected.
The Carmel Fire Dept. is still investigating the cause, but CFD spokesman Tim Griffin said the blaze was “fully involved” and had reached multiple units by the time firefighters arrived after 5 a.m. Crews from the Westfield and Noblesville fire departments also responded.
“Heavy winds that we had in the morning (were) pushing that fire across the top,” Griffin said. “They did a really good job of stopping that before it spread through the entire building.”
Firefighters helped evacuate the building, and no residents or responders were injured. A couple of pets did not survive, Griffin said, and at least one pet was reunited with its owner after the fire was out.
HOA President Andrew White said a resident named George Vesper, who lived above the unit where the fire started, helped evacuate the building.
“Many of the affected residents were commenting that had it not been for George, people could have possibly lost their lives,” White said.
Cyndie Estes, vice president of the Timber Creek HOA, said she was in bed when another resident alerted her of the fire, which did not reach her condo.
“I raced out to see what I could do for people,” Estes said. “I thought, ‘I’m going to come back in and get my keys and open the clubhouse for everybody,’ which was a safe haven.”
The clubhouse became the command center for the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Hamilton County Emergency Management, groups that worked throughout the day to assist those displaced by the fire. By evening, every resident had somewhere to go, Estes said.
Other groups and individuals also provided assistance on-site, including Panera Bread, which provided coffee and bagels, and Kevin “Woody” Rider, a city councilor and mayoral candidate who brought pizza. Timber Creek residents provided items —
such as trail mix and Styrofoam cups — to support each other throughout the day.
“When we had a need, we shouted it out,” Estes said, “and somebody appeared with it.”
Hamilton County Emergency Management coordinated support services on-site, collecting information from affected residents and offering assistance, such as locating insulin and providing phone chargers, blankets and dog treats.
“HCEM also worked with the Carmel Fire Dept. to ensure all residents had a place to stay that night,” said Shane Booker, HECM executive director.
Hamilton County Community Organizations Active in Disaster, a network of area nonprofits, pantries and free clinics, is working with Hamilton County Emergency
Management to continue supporting the displaced Timber Creek residents. Hamilton County COAD is accepting financial donations, which will be overseen by the Good Samaritan Network, at gsnlive.org. Checks may be mailed to the Good Samaritan Network with “COAD Disaster Campaign” in the memo line.
Hamilton County COAD is providing financial assistance to 19 displaced residents, as many of them did not have insurance on the items inside their condos, according to Nancy Chance, director of the Good Samaritan Network. Funds will be used to meet short-term needs, such as items for work. Chance said the nonprofit will continue to work with the displaced residents to connect them with a variety of resources in the county.
views of the columnists, cartoonist and, where applicable, advertisers in Current are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of this newspaper.The Carmel Fire Dept. responds to a fire in the Timber Creek condo community on April 17. (Photo courtesy of the Carmel Fire Dept.)
(FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE) IS PROUD TO ENDORSE:
A Carmel man has been found guilty, but mentally ill, of murdering his father after confining his mother for nine hours in February 2022.
seriously, and that the morning of the incident he heard a message on a Facebook channel he regularly watched to start “getting some work done,” and he felt it was directed at him.
A Hamilton County jury convicted Christopher Claerbout, 42, on April 14 on eight counts, which include murder, criminal confinement and theft. The verdict of “guilty but mentally ill” will require Claerbout to receive treatment for his mental illness while incarcerated, but it does not alter sentencing procedures or lengths. Sentencing is set for June 1 in Hamilton County Superior Court 2.
Claerbout’s defense team sought to prove that he was not guilty by reason of insanity. An attorney for Claerbout did not respond to a request for comment on the verdict or whether it will be appealed.
Claerbout fatally stabbed his father in the driveway of his parents’ Carmel home after his father arrived home from work to find his wife handcuffed and bound with an extension cord. Claerbout testified April 13 about why he did it — after he described his previous roles as a CIA agent and president of the United States.
Called to the witness stand by his defense attorneys, Claerbout said his resentment toward his parents had been building for not taking his claims of childhood molestation
So, Claerbout said he drove to his parents house to arrest his mother as a war criminal and begin the process of taking her to Guantanamo Bay. He acknowledged that he shoved his mother down the stairs before handcuffing her and binding her with an extension cord. He admitted using force as he interrogated her, but he denied beating her with brass knuckles, which she claimed happened during her time on the witness stand two days earlier.
“I hit her once, and I kicked her once, and I stepped on her foot once,” Claerbout said. “There really was no need to do it more. She was beat up enough.”
Nine hours after he confined his mother, Claerbout’s father arrived home from work. Claerbout said his father told him to go outside, and he followed him into the driveway, where the elder Claerbout attempted to get into his vehicle. Claerbout said he grabbed his father by the arm, which was followed by shoving. Claerbout said he dodged a punch from his father before landing one of his own, and as the fight escalated, he grabbed his knife and began using it.
“It’s kind of a blur to me, most of it,” Claerbout said. “I do remember doing it, but not really perfectly well.”
Claerbout said he never planned to kill his father.
“There was a heat of passion after all these years,” he
said. “I let my anger out all at once I guess.”
Before describing the events of Feb. 21, 2022, Claerbout answered questions from defense attorney Mario Massillamany about his previous roles. Claerbout said he previously worked as a CIA agent who was tasked with locating and recovering four missing atomic bombs. He said he completed the mission, finding one that looked like a speaker in Los Angeles, finding two that looked like inflatable mattresses in Chicago and Indianapolis, and finding the last one in an appliance that looked like a clock radio on the East Coast. He said he also killed several “crooked FBI agents.”
Claerbout also said that at the time of the incident, he believed that he was Donald Trump and that his parents were Bill and Hillary Clinton. Since going on medication to treat his mental illness a year ago, he has stopped believing he and his parents have these identities, he said.
When responding to questions submitted by the jury, Claerbout said he believed he was justified in killing his father at the time of the incident.
“I wish it didn’t happen,” he said.
“It’s kind of a blur to me, most of it. I do remember doing it, but not really perfectly well.”
– CHRISTOPHER CLAERBOUT
zations the candidates during the reporting period:
NELSON
• $5,000 – IN KY OH Regional Council of Carpenters
The latest round of campaign finance reports show that, during the pre-primary reporting period of Jan. 1 to April 7, mayoral candidate Sue Finkam outraised her Republican primary opponents Kevin “Woody” Rider and Fred Glynn. Democrat Miles Nelson, who is unopposed in the primary, raised the second-highest total among mayoral candidates.
Finkam, a Carmel city councilor, raised nearly $104,000 during the reporting period, while Nelson, a city councilor, raised more than $85,000; Rider, a city councilor, raised more than $64,000; and Glynn, a former Hamilton County councilor, raised more than $50,000.
Rider, who did much of his fundraising prior to the latest reporting period, still has a significant advantage in cash on hand, with more than $377,000 compared to Nelson at nearly $114,000, Finkam at more than $68,000 and Glynn at more than $24,000.
The following includes direct contributions of $2,000 or more from corporate, political action committee and other organi-
• $5,000 – ICE PAC
• $2,500 – Estate of Howard B. Kimball
FINKAM
• $5,000 – Indiana Spine Hospital
• $5,000 – Allied Solutions
• $5,000 – Falcon Nest II
• $2,000 – The Abbey Tap House
• $2,000 – Brockway Public House
RIDER
• $10,000 – Barnes & Thornburg
• $5,000 – A&F Engineering
• $2,500 – Card & Associates Athletic Facilities
• $2,500 – Platinum Properties Management Company
GLYNN
• $2,500 – Indiana Merit Construction PAC of ABC
• $2,000 – Integrated Investments of Indiana
• $2,000 – Stable Chase Development
• $2,000 – Fab Sales Inc.
The Carmel City Council met April 17 to review tornado relief assistance for Sullivan, Ind., vacate two alleys and handle other business.
What happened: The council sent a resolution to send $20,000 to Sullivan for tornado relief, to the finance committee for further review.
What it means: According to the resolution, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities, a municipal advocacy organization in Indiana, is urging cities across the state to assist in relief efforts for Sullivan, which was struck by a tornado on March 31. City Councilor Laura Campbell said she was uncomfortable approving the resolution without a policy addressing these types of situations in place, and Councilor Sue Finkam requested the matter be sent to committee.
What’s next: The finance committee is set to meet at 6 p.m. May 3.
What happened: The council approved vacating two alleys within the site of the LOR/1933 Lounge redevelopment project.
What it means: The project at 111 S. Range Line Rd. will feature a three-story mixed-use building with a lounge and restaurant, office space and adjacent townhomes. The council approved the ordinance on first reading, with Councilor Teresa Ayers voting against it.
What’s next: Demolition of existing buildings is underway. Construction is set to begin later this year.
Fred Glynn will ensure we pay down the debt to lower taxes, make borrowing affordable, and not pass these obligations to our children. Just like when he was in county government, Fred will work to bring Carmel to a AAA bond rating from its current AA rating.
Fred will bring a new vision for responsible development in Carmel prioritizing sustainable growth that enhances recreational spaces and benefits the community as a whole, without burdening taxpayers. Rather than promoting population density that strains local infrastructure and schools, we should pursue development that raises the standard of living for all residents. Together, we can create a vibrant and livable community that promotes both economic prosperity and environmental sustainability
Fred will preserve our neighborhoods for the long-term resilience of our city. He will stop the encroachment on our neighborhoods from population density and mixed use development.
At the Humane Society for Hamilton County, there are dogs everywhere. The shelter’s 124 kennels are filled, along with dog-visiting rooms, and even administrative offices. In all these spaces, dog after dog after dog watches people walk past. Some are eager for attention, with bright eyes and wagging tails. Others seem defeated, curled up in a corner. Still others seem frustrated, and bark unhappily.
They’re all “babies” to HSHC President and CEO Rebecca Stevens, and her goal is to get homes for each of them. But not just any home — a good home; a forever home.
That’s challenging, though, because the Hamilton County shelter isn’t the only one bursting with dogs right now. And other shelters make it easy to adopt, but difficult to surrender. That’s part of the problem, Stevens said.
“What I’ve discovered over the last few months is that the biggest part of our issue is not animals not being spayed or neutered. We’re not getting a bunch of puppies and kittens,” she said. “What we’re getting are a lot of Marion County animals, and Marion County residents that are finding animals in that county.”
But the shelters there have started to require an appointment for dropping off a dog, even to bring in a stray someone found on the street.
“That puts people in a precarious position,” Stevens said, “They tried to do a good thing, and now they’re faced with, ‘What do I do with this animal?’”
She said many of those people are told to try shelters outside of Marion County, and some are showing up at the Hamilton County shelter, desperate to find someone who can take in a stray that they simply wanted to keep safe. The HSHC will always take Hamilton County dogs, because that’s its mission and what it’s contracted to do. But it can — and does — say no to dogs brought in from other counties if there’s no space. But, Stevens said, the people who bring dogs here don’t want to hear that.
“Now, I’m dealing with the customer-service impact on my people,” she said.
Two of the adoptable dogs available at The Humane Society for Hamilton County greet visitors at the shelter. (Photos by Adam Seif)
“They’re the ones being yelled at (and) spit on.”
Sometimes the person who is turned away at the counter simply lets a dog go in the parking lot, so it becomes the shelter’s problem, anyway.
But why are there so many dogs?
Stevens said some of it might be people surrendering pets they adopted during the pandemic, but now don’t have time for anymore. Stevens said the root of the problem seems to be a lack of commitment.
There are several ways people can help with the influx of dogs at the shelter, Stevens said. First and foremost, when you’re thinking about adding a dog to your family, hold off on going to a breeder or one of the other shelters that doesn’t charge adoption fees or provide any screenings. Check out the HSHC first, she said, because the best dog for you could be right there.
“We still charge an adoption fee,” Stevens said. “You have to still fill out an application; you have to jump through some hoops. So, at the end of the day, we’re not moving out as many competitively because it’s harder. It’s better in the long run for everybody, but it is harder.”
Learn more at HamiltonHumane.com.
The fountain in the roundabout at Main Street and 4th Avenue in downtown Carmel has been removed after a vehicle crashed into it on April 11.
According to city officials, Indianapolis resident Daniel Carbajal, 21, was heading eastbound on Main Street at a high rate of speed shortly after 1 a.m. when he failed to navigate the roundabout and crashed into the fountain. His vehicle went airborne, and his car came to a stop on the west side of the roundabout.
Carbajal was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and for driving without a valid license. He received treatment for minor injuries before being transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
City officials estimate $100,000 in damage to the fountain and its concrete base. The street department removed the fountain, and the city plans to repair it as quickly as
possible.
The city attempts to recover damages from the driver’s insurance company when public property is involved, but officials said Carbajal was not insured.
Project: Transmission line burial
Location: A half-block stretch of Veteran’s Way, south of Main Street. The road closure is expected to be limited to daytime hours and some weekends. Access to the public parking lot south of the Main Street shops will remain open.
Expected completion: Mid-May
Project: Roundabout construction
Location: Full closure at 106th Street and College Avenue
Expected completion: Early May
Project: Roundabout construction
Location: The westbound lanes of City Center Drive will be closed between Range Line Road and 3rd Avenue SW for construction of the northern half of the roundabout. Eastbound traffic will be maintained.
Expected completion: Mid-May, with work on additional phases beginning at that time
Project: Widening and improvements, including a roundabout, along Smoky Row Road
Location: Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The road will be fully closed during the project.
Expected completion: June
Project: Multi-use path construction
Location: Gray Road from 106th to 116th streets. The project is not expected to result in a full closure of the road.
Expected completion: June
Project: Roundabout construction
Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard. Beginning on or after May 29, the intersection will close for completion of the project.
Expected completion: July 4
WESTFIELD
Project: Academy Sports & Outdoors
Location: Drive in front of the building will close for renovations, while the left turn lane from eastbound Greyhound Pass will be closed to avoid traffic turning into the worksite. Closure is expected to last eight months. Motorists should use Thatcher Lane or Cool Creek Park Road as a detour.
Expected completion: To be determined.
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Approximately 100 supporters attended the Conner Prairie annual meeting April 17 to hear about the prior year’s accomplishments and the interactive museum’s plans for the future.
The keynote speaker for the breakfast meeting was John H. Falk, a researcher and author who developed a method to analyze the value of museum experiences. Falk said that kind of data is essential because lawmakers and other funding sources sometimes need to be convinced that museums are important.
“You see, museums worldwide, particularly in the United States, they’re (seen as) really nice places, but not necessary places. And it was the pandemic that helped to emphasize it. We weren’t going to close hospitals, but we could close the museums,” Falk said. “So, what that said to me is that museums need to work a little harder on defining and establishing the value that they deliver.”
Burns concluded the meeting with details about what’s planned for 2023. He noted that a new exhibit that partially opened in 2022 — “Promised Land as Proving Ground” — will open fully this summer. The exhibit tells the story of more than 1,000 years of African American history.
Burns added that the museum is working on a new nature trail, and on plans for renovating and expanding the welcome center into a year-round destination. For more, visit connerprairie.org.
Mt. Vernon High school senior pitcher/ shortstop Eli Bridenthal’s competitiveness began to show during grade-school recess.
“Even in fifth-grade recess, the teachers would get mad at me for not passing the ball because I didn’t want to lose,” Bridenthal said. “I mean, I’ll race you down the hallway just to say I beat you. Some people just don’t like me simply for the fact that I’m too competitive sometimes.”
That competitiveness drove Bridenthal to play football, basketball and baseball throughout high school.
“He is one of the most competitive players I’ve coached in my 20 years as a head coach,” Mt. Vernon baseball coach Brad King said.
As of April 18, Bridenthal, who will play baseball for Xavier University next season, was hitting .432. The 6-foot-2 right-hander
MEET ELI BRIDENTHAL
Favorite subject: Business
Favorite athlete: Patrick Mahomes
Favorite TV show: “Rick and Morty”
Favorite musician: Lil Uzi Vert
had a 2-0 record with a 1.27 earned run average for the Marauders (8-2).
“Eli puts in a great deal of time to improve all of his skills,” King said. “Eli is one of the best pitchers in the state, a very solid defensive shortstop, and his athleticism makes him a threat on offense. But his greatest improvement has been as a leader. Eli has been on several successful teams at
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In his first two games, Eli Bridenthal has a 2-0
MVHS, including baseball. Younger players see this and realize he understands what it takes to get to the next level of success.”
King said it’s rare these days to see three-sport athletes at larger schools such as Mt. Vernon.
“It’s even more rare to see one who is as skilled as Eli is in those sports,” King said. “He was, and is, not only a starter on each of the teams, but he plays a large role in the success these programs have. Again, this is due to being blessed with great athletic ability and traits, a tremendous work ethic, and a competitive drive to maximize his potential.”
Bridenthal said he enjoyed playing all three sports his entire life.
“I’ve never had an offseason,” he said. “I don’t like sitting around doing nothing. I love individual things about each sport. With basketball, I love the culture. Being in Indiana, there’s nothing like it. Football, you can’t beat Friday night lights. I love everything about baseball.”
Bridenthal invents games to liven up practice.
“We’ll be taking batting practice and I’ll be in the outfield, saying whoever catches the most balls wins,” he said. “It makes my teammates go harder.”
Bridenthal, who played some quarterback and receiver, threw for 422 yards, rushed for 394 yards and caught 41 passes for 622 yards last season.
Rick Risinger figured he was done with coaching after leaving Heritage Christian School after 15 years as the girls basketball coach.
Risinger retired after the 2019-20 season after leading the Eagles to seven IHSAA state titles. He had a 330-75 record in 15 seasons.
“It was time to take a break and get a new voice for Heritage Christian,” said Risinger, who recently was named the Carmel High School girls basketball coach. “I was looking forward to doing some other things in retirement: travel with my wife and time with grandkids. There was an opportunity that kind of presented itself. I didn’t really pursue another coaching position.”
Carmel High School assistant athletic director Jeff Hester, who had been athletic director at Heritage Christian when Risinger was there, called about the Carmel opening.
Initially, he told Hester he wasn’t getting back into coaching.
“We talked a little bit more, and I decid-
ed that it was a great opportunity, and I always appreciated what Jeff did,” Risinger said. “He’s a good AD. During these last three years, I found myself not necessarily missing basketball, but I felt I could get reengaged with it. I enjoy the Xs and Os and trying to develop players that can have success with their God-given talents.”
Risinger, a 72-year-old Westfield resident, said he didn’t miss the bus rides and the time allotment it takes to coach.
“I really miss being part of a program where I saw development, and I think Carmel is sitting in that position,” Risinger said. Erin Trimpe resigned after the Greyhounds finished 4-19 during an injury-plagued season. She had a 49-42 record in her four seasons as full-time coach. She was interim coach in the 2018-19 season. Risinger, a 1969 Indiana All-Star from Richmond High School and former Purdue University basketball player, said coaching is never about his success.
“I’m interested in getting the players to develop and let them experience success,” he said.
By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com
The public is invited to watch Carmel High School culinary students cook alongside professional chefs at Cheftacular, set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 1 at Carter Green.
FUNDRAISER
For the past five years, the Carmel Culinary Boosters has organized the event, which includes food tastings and a scholarship for the winner. It serves as a fundraiser for the CHS Culinary Arts and Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank.
Nicholas Carter, culinary instructor at CHS, said the event allows students to partner with professionals to learn about the food service industry. Local restaurants represented include Osteria by Fabio Viviani, Harry & Izzy’s, Big Woods and many others.
“We have recruited chefs from close to 20 different businesses here in Carmel,” Carter said. “They are providing much of the food for their dish and the talent to help mentor the student.”
Guests will be able to taste the food from each team of chefs. Live music will be
performed by a local student band, and the event will include a silent auction.
Carter said there will be awards given for for Best Student, People’s Choice and Best Dish.
“The Best Student can win a $10,000 scholarship for Sullivan University,” Carter said. “It’s one of the nearby culinary programs.”
Purchase $40 tickets for the event at event.ontaptickets.com/events/ cheftacular-2023-5-1-2023.
Theresa Clark, a history teacher at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School in Fishers, was named the Indiana winner of the Smart/Maher Veterans of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Teacher Award during a March 25 ceremony at the Indianapolis Marriott.
The Carmel resident was one of 37 teachers nominated from across the state.
“They get graded on different things, what they teach, how they teach patriotism, how they talk about history and what they do with their students other than just teach,” said Richard Leirer, VFW state commander.
Each year. the VFW Teacher of the Year award is given to exceptional educators for their dedication to teaching Americanism and patriotism to their students. Teachers are recognized from the VFW post to the national level.
Clark has been a teacher in Indiana for 18 years and teaches sixth through eighth grades. She said being nominated was a shock and winning at the state level was an honor.
“We have so many wonderful educators in our area, and then from the district level area, but then statewide as well,” Clark said. “So, this was quite the surprise.”
As the winner, Clark received a $500 cash prize and plaque. National winners are Kelly Garey, a retired Navy veteran and second grade teacher at Van Buren Elementary School in Caldwell, Idaho; Susan Allgood, a seventh-grade language arts and eighthgrade ELA teacher at Stephens County Middle School in Toccoa, Ga.; and Javier Martinez, a Marine Corps veteran and high school history teacher at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Ill.
Catherine Ann Hartman, age 91, of Carmel, IN passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023. She was predeceased by Robert, her husband of sixty years and by her daughter, Melissa.
Ann was the first born of William and Catherine [Ryan] Jenkins of Kewanee, IL; and the elder sister of William Jenkins (deceased) of Polo, IL and Martin Jenkins of Edwardsville, IL.
Following graduation from Kewanee High School, Ann founded and taught the first special education class in Kewanee. She then attended Illinois Normal University (now known as Illinois State), graduating in 1969. There, she met her future husband and following Bob’s graduation, they married in 1952.
Four children were born of the marriage— Michael (Betsy), Mark (Robin), Mary Beth Barnes (Robert), and Melissa McCulloch (Bob). Ann and Bob were also blessed with nine grandchildren: Toby (Alicia), Tyler (Hannah), Jacob (Meaghan), William (Kelly), Molly and Margaret Hartman; Cati Barnes Harrison (Ben), Ryan Barnes, and Melissa
McCulloch; and seven great grandchildren. Ann is also survived by a large number of other relatives, in laws and close friends. Mom was a social, caring person. In addition to raising her own children, she was active with the Catholic churches, civic organizations and school districts in the various communities in which she and Bob lived.
Over the past few years, Mom suffered from dementia. It was, however, and thankfully, of the happy variety. The family extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Gloria and Don Metzler family—owners of Home for Mom in Noblesville for the love and tremendous care provided our Mom during that time.
A private graveside service and small family gathering will be held on May 13. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hartman/ McCulloch Scholarship Fund c/o the Carmel Educational Foundation. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family at PO Box 607, Carmel 46082.
Sometimes you don’t need a new roof. Sometimes it’s what’s at the end of your roof that goes first. Bone Dry has become as well known for gutters and downspouts as we have for roofs. So if you’re staring at a waterfall and you’re not on vacation, it’s time to call Bone Dry. You’ll know it in your gutters.
It’s important for kids to keep up their math skills during the summer, so they’re ready for new material in the fall. Summer at Mathnasium allows them to do this right alongside their other summer activities, with flexible hours and in -center or online learning. And we make it so fun!
Commentary by Jim Grimes
Have you ever wondered what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint? Quite a lot, it turns out. And it’s pretty simple: electrify everything.
According to the nonprofit Rewiring America, 42 percent of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions come from decisions we make around the kitchen table. This includes the cars we drive, how we heat our homes and water, how we cook our food, how we dry our clothes and where our electricity comes from.
Why electrify everything? Because electric machines are generally much more efficient than their fossil fuel counterparts and, therefore, they generate less emissions. This is true even when the electricity is generated by fossil fuel-burning utilities. Plus, there is a bonus. As electric utilities transition to cleaner renewable energy, the contribution of greenhouse gases by electric machines will diminish over time, whereas emissions from their fossil fuel counterparts will not.
The key to jump-starting this electrifying
process in the United States is the Inflation Reduction Act, which became law last year. Many of its provisions are already in effect. For example, the IRA provides tax credits for installing rooftop solar, replacing a gas furnace with an electric heat pump and replacing a gasoline powered car with an electric vehicle. For low and moderate-income households, who do not have adequate tax liability to offset a tax credit, sizable rebates at the point of sale will enable them to switch to all electric.
Rewiring America estimates the average American household will have $10,600 available to them in IRA benefits that they can use to electrify. Households that electrify everything could save up to $1,800 per year in energy costs. Those are big numbers.
In Part 2 of this three-part series, I will outline more details about available IRA funds to reduce your household carbon footprint.
Election Day is May 2 for the municipal primary. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find your polling location and learn more at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/226/ Polling-Locations.
The Carmel Farmers Market will open for the summer season May 6 and run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 30. Admission is free. The market is held at 2 Carter Green. Learn more at CarmelFarmersMarket.com.
Joining Americans around the nation, all are invited to pray together from noon to 1 p.m. May 4 at Carmel City Hall for the National Day of Prayer. For more, contact Carmel event chair David Forbes at 309-256-1417 or dhforbes@outlook.com.
Carmel Green Initiative will present “Recycling Made Easy” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 4 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more at CarmelGreen.org.
AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT TEA
Noblesville resident, columnist and author Janet Hart Leonard will speak at a tea sponsored by the Orchard Park Presbyterian Women at 3 p.m. May 7. The church is at 1605 E 106th St. in Carmel. RSVP at bit.ly/OPtea23.
MIDTOWN BLOCK PARTY
The City of Carmel will present the Midtown Block Party from 2 to 6 p.m. May 13 at Midtown Plaza. The event will include a movie showing, glitter tattoos, strolling magician, giveaways and more. Learn more at MidtownPlazaCarmel.com.
MEET ME ON MAIN
Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 9 p.m. May 13 for the monthly Meet Me on Main. The event will also offer a hands-on public art project.
GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES
The summer concert series at the Carmel gazebo will begin May 31 with a performance by The Flying Toasters. The free concerts are held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 27. Learn more at CarmelGazeboConcerts.org.
Amogha Paleru is a Carmel High School senior who recently received a perfect score on the ACT. Paleru plans to attend Stanford University to major in human biology and public policy on pre-med track.
What is your favorite subject in school?
My favorite courses have been in the PLTW Biomedical Sciences Pathway with Mr. Harper, but I love history and economics as well as these science courses.
Any tips for studying for tests and exams?
The first thing that has helped me is to stop worrying about the result and focus on making a study plan to master the material to your best ability. The results will follow. One thing that helps is making a to-do list and writing the hours it will take to do each task.
What is your dream job?
Cardiothoracic surgeon or interventional cardiologist
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
If it’s meant to be, it will be. Everyone is on their own path.
What is your best habit?
Making sure to get to bed as early as possible and mapping my time out well to do so.
What is your dream vacation?
Iceland or Hawaii
What food do you most dislike?
Cilantro
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Telepathy
Do you have a hidden talent?
Baking
What is your favorite podcast?
“Science Vs” or “Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain”
What is your favorite meal in town?
Social Cantina tacos
What is your go-to song to get pumped up?
“You Right” or “Need to Know,” Doja Cat
Cherry Blossom Princess — Jasmine Hsu, a 2021 Carmel High School graduate and student at Purdue University majoring in political science, recently represented Indiana as the State Princess at the Cherry Blossom Princess Program, a weeklong event that celebrates the gift of the cherry blossom trees from Japan to the United States and continues to celebrate the friendship between the two nations. The program offers cultural, educational, and professional development opportunities for young women leaders. The program takes place each year during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. Hsu was selected to represent Indiana based on her leadership and academic achievements along with her interest in social, civic, community and world affairs. Learn more at cherryblossomprogram.com.
renewable energy, sustainable development, and other aspects of environmental protection and resilience. Learn more at eri. iu.edu/heroes.
Jury duty scam calls — The Hamilton County Courts are warning residents about a jury duty scam that has bilked dozens of people out of thousands of dollars. Scammers are calling residents and telling them they missed jury duty and have to pay a fine. Victims have reportedly lost upwards of $2,000 to $3,000 through gift cards and mobile payments through apps like Zelle and Venmo. When in doubt, Court Administrator Jill Acklin recommends residents hang up and call 317-776-8589.
New polling locations — More than 21,000 voters in Hamilton County will have a new polling location for the May 2 primary election. Bright yellow postcards were mailed notifying those who were affected. Find your polling location by visiting indianavoters.com or calling the Hamilton County Election Office at 317-776-8476.
CCHS Spring Tea — The Carmel Clay Historical Society’s annual Spring Tea will be held at 11:30 a.m. April 28 at the Barrington of Carmel. It will include a light luncheon with old and new friends. This year’s presentation celebrates Carmel teachers. For more information visit carmelclayhistory.org/ springtea.
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Hoosier Resilience Hero — Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has been named a Hoosier Resilience Hero by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute. For 27 years, Brainard has championed climate-friendly and sustainable initiatives as the elected leader of the City of Carmel. Hoosier Resilience Heroes are individuals and groups committed to ensuring a safe, healthy environment for their families, neighbors and future generations. This year’s cohort includes professionals and volunteers dedicated to climate change,
Asian cultural fair — A5IAFEST, an indoor Asian cultural fair, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. April 29 in the Carmel High School freshman cafeteria, 520 E. Main St. It is organized by A5 Carmel, an open club at CHS. The event will feature student and community performances as well as booths featuring organizations from across the state.
Carmel Clay Schools is among thousands of plaintiffs — including many school districts throughout the nation — to receive settlement funds from a lawsuit it joined in 2021 against Juul that accused the manufacturer of e-cigarettes of unethically marketing its products to minors and contributing to increased use and addiction among students.
The CCS school board approved a settlement agreement in March. CCS declined to reveal how many dollars it would receive, but officials said the funds will be used to address vaping in schools, which continues to be a concern.
Vaping peaked at Carmel High School in 2019, when school officials recorded 160 incidents. The pandemic likely led to the numbers dropping in 2020 and 2021 before climbing back up to 73 incidents in 2022. The statistics are believed to be undercounted, however, as vaping devices are often disguised to look like other items and can be used much more discreetly than cigarettes.
CHS Principal Tim Phares said he is hopeful the numbers will decline as students learn more about vaping and its effects.
When vaping started to become problematic several years ago, Phares, principal of Creekside Middle School at the time, said students would often talk about how they believed vaping did not carry as many risks as cigarettes.
“They just didn’t understand the dangers behind it,” he said. “Now, I think the kids understand.”
It’s a message Erica Strahm, youth coordinator for Breathe Easy Hamilton County, is working to spread to students in CCS and beyond. Through the Voice Hamilton County program, Strahm partners with local school districts and students to provide education about the impact of vaping, something she believes won’t be fully understood for years.
“It took approximately 150 years to prove how bad smoking is for you. With vaping, we’re just at the beginning of trying to fig-
ure out what it’s going to do to people and what the dangers are, and we’re already seeing some of them,” Strahm said. “There are people in the medical community and a lot of doctors who think vaping is actually going to be worse than smoking.”
According to the Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention, nicotine, which is found in most e-cigarettes, is highly addictive and can have negative effects on brain development, a process that can last through age 25 or so. Some e-cigarette ingredients are believed to cause long-term lung damage, and the liquid can be poisonous if swal-
To combat vaping in schools, several local organizations are partnering to share resources, ideas and information.
The Hamilton County Vape Free Schools Task Force includes members from the Hamilton County Health Dept., Breathe Easy Hamilton County/Voice Hamilton County, the Good Samaritan Network and representatives from every local school district. The group held its first meeting in January and plans to gather several times a year to address vaping as a regional issue.
Another countywide effort includes high schoolers speaking to junior high
students about the dangers of vaping and how to avoid them. Breathe Easy Hamilton County has recruited high school students from Fishers and Noblesville and is looking to add students from Carmel to the team.
“Honestly, kids want to hear more from high schoolers than they want to hear from old people,” said Erica Strahm, youth coordinator for Breathe Easy Hamilton County.
Recently, the high school students visited Fishers Junior High to share personal anecdotes and present information on the topic.
3.3 PERCENT
Middle school students using e-cigarettes nationally
14.1 PERCENT
High school students using e-cigarettes nationally
160
Vaping incidents at Carmel Clay Schools in 2019
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lowed or absorbed through the skin or eyes.
The Carmel City Council updated the city’s smoking ordinance in 2019 to prohibit vaping in most public spaces, which gave law enforcement the authority to write citations for students — and adults — caught vaping on school property. Officers have discretion, however, in how they handle each situation, and may offer offenders an opportunity to take an educational program about vaping rather than end up in city court.
CCS aims to educate all students in fifth through eighth grades about vaping through the Catch My Breath program, which has become part of the standard health curriculum. It’s also taught in high school health and interpersonal relationships classes.
In the fall, CCS plans to pilot movable detectors at secondary schools that sense chemicals released by vaping and alert school administrators and school resources officers by text or email when activated. The detectors won’t replace physical supervision, according to CCS officials, but they will help monitor areas where students tend to vape, such as bathrooms and locker rooms.
Learn more and discover resources regarding vaping at breatheeasyhamiltoncounty.com.
ON THE COVER: Carmel High School will use funds from a settlement with Juul to continue efforts to prevent vaping on campus and educate students about the effects of e-cigarette use. (Photo illustration by Zach Ross)
5 thAnnual 2023
Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
Everyone’s favorite charity culinary competition is back! Cheftacular has returned for its 5th year!
Please join us for the 5th Annual Cheftacular
Monday May 1st, 2023 from 6:30- 8:30 PM at Carter Green in Carmel
Cheftacular is a collaborative tasting event where professional chefs and students work together in the spirit of competition and giving back. All proceeds from this amazing culinary event support Carmel High School Culinary Arts and the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. This year, 20+ local chefs and Carmel High School Culinary Arts students will team up to showcase the best in Central Indiana culinary arts.
Incredible and innovative dishes are certain to delight, using locally sourced ingredients to promote the best of Indiana food producers and artisans.
The event includes small plates of both savory and sweet dishes created exclusively for Cheftacular. Plus a silent auction, live music, a scholarship competition and of course you, our guests get to help once again decide -
Featuring tasting dishes from:
Becky The Bakester, The Bridgewater Club, Big Woods, Vivante at The Carmichael Hotel, Harry and Izzy’s North, Just love Coffee Cafe, Kahn’s Catering at Montage, Le Petite Gateau, Matt the Millers, Monterey Coastal Cuisine with Panda Pastries, Osteria, Pizzology, Ritz Charles, Serendipity Mobile Catering, The Renaissance Hotel, Tucci’s, Jet Inflight Catering, Upland Brewing Company and More!
This is the ultimate foodie event of the year that you will not want to miss!
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Carmel City Center is adding four businesses to its mix of offerings. Sever Storey Walker opened earlier this year and FlexWerk opened in early April. Little Tulip Tree and Aroma Indian Cuisine will be opening soon.
Sever Storey Walker, an eminent domain and condemnation law firm with clients throughout the U.S., recently relocated its office to 742 S. Range Line Rd. The attorneys of Sever Storey Walker have more than 50 years of combined legal experience of protecting the rights of landowners.
FlexWerk, a coworking space focused on fitness, opened earlier this month. The facility at 885 Monon Green Blvd, Suite 120 provides hourly access to private, premium,
Little Tulip Tree, the sixth Beaufort Bonnet Company Signature store, will open later this spring in the Nash Building at 840 S. Range Line Rd. The Beaufort Bonnet Company creates upscale items for babies and children. Founded in 2012, the company evolved from a few styles rooted in Beaufort, S.C., to a lifestyle children’s brand headquartered in Lexington, Ky.
Aroma Indian Cuisine will open its third location at Carmel City Center later this summer at 885 Monon Green Blvd, suite 108. Owner Vinita Singh has been offering signature Indian dishes to the Indianapolis area for more than three years. Aroma will also accommodate private parties and groups of up to 90 guests in an inviting and relaxing space.
Sip & Shop at City Center — Carmel City Center will present Sip & Shop from noon to 3 p.m. April 29. Visitors are invited to join the shops for spring sales and promotions. Complimentary white wine tastings and blueberry basil lemonade cocktails will be available at Andrew Porter Fine Clothiers, Endeavor Boutique, HerMD and Lily & Sparrow Boutique.
Growing up, Paul Giefing and his wife, Alrea, both worked in restaurants.
“We’re in a position that we decided to follow up on that dream of running a restaurant and found a great opportunity,” Paul said.
The Westfield couple will open the first Crazy King Burrito in Indiana at 13756 N. Meridian St. in Carmel’s Meridian Village Plaza.
“We were looking for opportunities and this particular opportunity came to us because the family who brought this restaurant to the United States from Cozumel lives in St. Joseph, Mich., and he is next-door neighbor to two of our closest friends,” Paul said. “After having some conversations about the restaurant in Cozumel and trying the food, we immediately jumped on the opportunity.”
Paul said the soft opening for the fast-casual restaurant, which features burrito bowls, is tentatively set for June 1. There will be seating for 60 people in the 2,520-square foot space. There will be cov-
ered outdoor seating, as well.
“There will be a drive-up/walk-up window outside that is not technically for a drive-thru because you won’t order there, because you’ll have an app to order,” Paul said.
Inside, customers will place their orders at the counter.
The couple plans to open more Crazy King Burrito restaurants in the area. Westfield and Fishers are at the top of the list of possible locations.
“We bought the rights to three to five restaurants in central Indiana,” Paul said. “We still have the rights reserved to acquire the entire state.”
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Stock prices go up and down based upon a panoply of factors, but a few variables are the most predictive. One, the company is earning more than others like it and there is a pipeline of opportunity that will keep the situation positive. Two, management accurately predicts how the enterprise will do quarter to quarter. When a business begins to underperform, these indicators will drive investor action. The first has a sluggish impact, often taking time for shareholders to recognize the market threat from new technologies or competition and sell off shares of companies experiencing a slow annual decline. But when the corporation misses quarterly earnings expectations, the market can respond harshly with swift authority. It seems that disappointment is more disturbing than the long, hard road to irrelevance. We might find value in imagining the investments we make in our relationships through a similar lens. Take school reunions, for example. We’ve made the investment in these people. Maybe we’ve kept up
and reaped something from the time spent concurrently. So, getting together seems unnecessary. Perhaps we’ve ignored them all since graduation. We’ve fully depreciated all that we once had there. Somewhere between too soon and too far, and there might be some value in reconnecting.
Depending on how we perceive our past and present, we might believe that our stock has gone up. Life, career, family, whatever the metric, has increased. Or it could be that we have begun that inevitable decline into old age and infirmity. At the launch of our productive lives, don’t we all have about the same origin point? What we do is much up to us and to circumstance. But as others see us, what do they observe? How did we hold up? Did our lives beat market expectations, or did we underdeliver on our potential?
Friends, I have recently returned from Japan! The trip was part of a 2021 grant to study World War II that I could take only now thanks to dumb COVID-19. I was super excited for the history and culture parts but also anxious about the long flight (I don’t sleep on planes) and potential food situation (I don’t do raw fish). Obviously, your gal rose above. Here’s what happened.
the amazing opportunity I’d been given, I stuffed the complaints and caught up on all the Oscar-nominated films I’d missed except for “The Whale” because there’s no crying on airplanes.
The Chicago-Tokyo leg was rough, I won’t lie. For starters, my husband Doo tagged along because he suffers from severe FOMO anytime anyone goes anywhere without him, and since he’s over 6-foot tall, he took the aisle seat. This meant I was relegated to the middle for 13 excruciating hours, both directions. I couldn’t stay comfortable or use the bathroom sans two minutes of decamping. Even worse, I had to have the gross chicken as Economy Row 56 means the pasta primavera is no longer available. But, recognizing
But, recognizing the amazing opportunity I’d been given, I stuffed the complaints and caught up on all the Oscar-nominated films I’d missed except for “The Whale” because there’s no crying on airplanes.
– DANIELLE WILSONThe culinary scene proved much better. Most places offered a variety of East Asian dishes, including noodles, dumplings and fried stuff, so I never went hungry. And when we finally stumbled upon Doo’s most magical of magical eateries — a tiny, 10seat hole-in-the-wall sushi joint that served whatever the catch of the day was — I did just fine with rice and soup. Apparently, I do like Japanese food!
Although I still abhor long flights and would hard pass on eel sashimi, I’d go back to Japan in a heartbeat. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
I have been lecturing my adult son about playing so many video games. I don’t think he was listening, so next time I’ll wait until he takes his headset off.
I told him what a waste of time video games are, and how little you benefit intellectually. Plus, it involves absolutely no exercise. I was going to tell him all that, but I played golf all that day because carts were half price.
I have an addiction, as well. Not to golf, not to nicotine, not to prescription drugs, not to Uncle Ralph’s Hard Lemonade — not even to pickleball (but I am getting close on this one).
I am addicted to Scrabble.
computer.
darned if I’ll compete as a novice or beginner. Instead, I check off wxpert, at which point the computer runs a program that has beaten all but 200 Scrabble players in America. I wonder who these people are and if their wives and children would like them to come up from the basement occasionally to shower.
I realize I’m in over my head. Just before writing this column, I was trounced by the computer. Here were some of the words that beat me: promial, zootier, hewable, zlote, schalene. Every time I make a word that’s worth more than 30 points, a nerdy little figure pops up on the screen and seduces me with adulation: GREAT JOB! EXCELLENT MOVE!
Not Words with Friends. I don’t like that game. It involves friends, which is exactly what I am trying to avoid when I seclude myself in the basement every night for an hour. I also don’t mean the board game that is up in your hall closet wedged between your winter galoshes and the Monopoly game. And I also don’t mean the Scrabble game that you flung in your basement crawl space because you’re missing a J and a V.
I’m addicted to the type of Scrabble that I downloaded on my computer. Oh, it’s the same concept, but in this case, you are playing Noah Webster and someone I assume is his obsessive-compulsive sister, Merriam.
Good luck.
In this game, you can control the difficulty, but with a degree in English, I’ll be
I’m a sucker for this because my 43rd wedding anniversary is coming up and I’ve only heard GREAT JOB maybe six times during our marriage. I can’t remember ever hearing EXCELLENT MOVE! And I’m counting our honeymoon.
My son has become concerned about my obsession. He promised me the other day that if I gave up Scrabble, he’d cut down on his video game playing.
“Just say the word, Dad,” he told me. “Just say the word and video games are history.”
The question is: What is the word? And how many points will I get?
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Michael Harrington and his wife, Judy, know how important support from the Alzheimer’s Association was for them.
Michael lost his mother, Mary Ellen Harrington, to Alzheimer’s disease, and Judy’s father, Dr. Gilbert Small, died with a form of dementia.
The Carmel couple has made a $1.2 million donation to launch “ALZ Equity for Indiana,” which will help the Alzheimer’s Association reach underserved communities. The four-year initiative will focus on outreach to populations that are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia, including the Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities.
The gift has allowed the Alzheimer’s Association to hire a director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and it will add a staff member.
The gift is the largest single-donation of any kind to the Greater Indiana Chapter and the largest donation focused on diversity, equity and inclusion ever made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
“When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, we knew we needed help to understand the disease and to learn how to care for her,” Michael said. “We were fortunate to have access to resources that
many people do not. Still, we needed the help of the Alzheimer’s Association. Their help made a huge difference for our family. Judy and I want every family to have access to those resources and information.”
Michael, who joined the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter board in July 2021, said the donation is a positive way to remember and honor his mother and Judy’s father, along with other members of our family who struggled with the disease.
According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, older Black Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older whites and older Hispanics are about one and onehalf times as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older whites. For more, visit alz.org/facts.
JRNY aims to support athletes
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Noblesville-based JRNY Counseling is doing its part to help athletes struggling with mental health.
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Hall of Fame Health, which was created by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020 to address health care issues for former players, approached JRNY Counseling in 2022 to discuss a partnership with an initiative on behavioral health.
JRNY, which is pronounced “journey,” is co-owned by Indianapolis resident Melanie Short and Noblesville resident Holly Homan. Short said Hall of Fame Health was looking for providers in areas where there are NFL teams. Short and Homan opened their business in June 2017.
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to provide services to people who call their concierge service,” Short said. “They want providers who are vetted in a network so that they know that they’re making referrals to people who would know how to treat the callers. The cool thing about it is that they actually have opened up the concierge line to anybody. It did start out with the initiative to help former NFL players, but it has turned into helping anybody in the general public, which is pretty cool.” Short said when athletes take care of their mental health, their performance is better.
“It really impacts somebody overall. Their body feels better, they’re able to have more clarity when they are engaging in their sport,” Short said. “It’s very much linked to better outcomes.”
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Renée La Schiazza figures she started watching “The Sound of Music” on VHS tape when she was about 2 years old.
The 2012 Carmel High School graduate will play Maria in Civic Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music,” which runs April 28 to May 13 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“This is my favorite musical of all time,” she said. “It’s a dream role. It introduced me to musical theater and the arts.”
La Schiazza played a nun in the musical as a Clay Middle School sixth-grader.
This is the Carmel resident’s first production with Civic Theatre. It is her first performance since joining the Great American Songbook Foundation staff in February 2018. She is now the director of programs. She was a 2012 Songbook Academy participant and intern with the organization in 2013.
“Like anything, there are some challenges to overcome, but it’s really just a joy to be back in the process and back in the rehearsal room and to be inspired by ev-
eryone else in the cast,” she said.
Carmel resident Kirsten Gunlogson portrays Mother Abbess in her first role with Civic Theatre. She has performed in Rodgers and Hammerstein productions, such as “The King and I” and “Oklahoma.”
“Being new to Civic and being asked to do a show with them, I could not ask for a better production to be involved in,” said Gunlogson, who is an Indiana University graduate. “Most of my younger years I was performing operatic literature and concert music. I did some operettas and some musicial theater. I moved away from Indiana for a long time and moved back here in 2015.”
Gunlogson, a Butler University professor of voice, has performed some concerts and chamber music in the Indianapolis area. She also performs in a chamber trio, which does concerts throughout the U.S.
“It’s wonderful to get to know this company and to learn about the staff and administration,” Gunlogson said. “It’s a wonderful sense of community here. Of course, my favorite part is, I get to work with my daughter. That’s a huge treat for me as well.”
Her daughter Katherine LeFan, a 9-yearold West Clay Elementary third-grader,
plays Marta. This is LeFan’s favorite musical as well.
“It’s kind of what got me into theater,” LeFan said. “It’s a really awesome musical. I really like ‘Do-Re-Mi’ and ‘Climb Every Mountain.’”
Clay Middle School sixth-grader Addie Giesting, who plays Brigitta, said her favorite song is “The Lonely Goatherd” that they sing with Maria.
“My favorite part is I get to lay back on the bed and conduct that part,” the 12-year-old Giesting said.
“The Sound of Music” is one of the first musicals Giesting ever saw.
“My grandma is a big ‘Sound of Music’ fan and travels all across the country to see the show,” Giesting said. “It’s really special to have me in it. She is going to come all the way from Minnesota to see it.”
Giesting performed in Junior Civic’s production of “Frozen Jr” in 2021. For more, civictheatre.org.
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‘AN AMERICAN IN PARIS’
“An American in Paris” runs through May 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
The Wallflowers will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘TRUE WEST’
Carmel Community Players’ production of “True West” will run through April 30 at Ivy Tech Hamilton County in Noblesville. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘MR. CONFIDENTIAL’
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s world premiere of “Mr. Confidential” is set for April 28 through May 14 at the Studio Theater at at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’
Civic Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music” is set to run from April 28 through May 13 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
AMANDA MCBROOM
Amanda McBroom will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 28 and Alexandra Silber at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘GET HAPPY’
“Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial” at 8 p.m. April 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘Crimes of the Heart’ set for Theater at the Fort — The Belfry Theatre’s production of “Crimes of the Heart,” a comedy by Beth Henley, will run from April 28 to May 7 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort. The cast includes Brook Hackman and Mickey Masterson from Carmel and Sarah Eberhardt and Ka’Lena Cuevas from Fishers. Others in the cast include Becca Bartle from Westfield and Tanner Brunson from Noblesville.
For the Center for Performing Arts Artistic Director Michael Feinstein, the annual spring concert at the Palladium in Carmel will be personal for him.
CONCERTThe concert, set for 8 p.m. April 29, will feature Feinstein’s “Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial.”
Feinstein answered questions from Current about how the series of Garland performances developed.
How special was it to put together this show considering your long friendship with Garland’s daughter Liza Minnelli?
“Putting together this Garland Centennial tribute was no small feat. I felt the weight of her legend through the entire experience and longed to create something that would celebrate her in a way that she would want to be remembered and also to please her family. Liza was the person who suggested that I put together this concert, as I didn’t feel I had the gravitas to properly pay tribute to Judy Garland. But she encouraged me by pointing out a number of things, one of which is that being a male that would remove some of the comparisons that would inevitably happen with a woman singing Judy Garland songs.
“Also, she pointed out that I have a very balanced perspective about her mother, and by that I mean that I understood this is a concert that should be celebratory of Judy Garland and focus on her art and the reason that she became famous and eventually a legend.”
Do you have a favorite portion of the concert?
“I think my favorite moment in the concert is when I accompany Judy Garland
singing a song that is taken from a home recording that I discovered in a house that she once lived in and I tell the story in the show. It’s quite amazing that this recording turned up so many years after her passing and was one that she recorded when she was only 19 years old. The other funny thing about it is that the recording is a cappella without any accompaniment, so she sings the melody of the song solo, so it created the opportunity for me to accompany her. The song that she sings is ‘I’ll Be Seeing You,’ and it’s a song that she never, ever sang publicly.”
Was it cool to perform the Garland concert at Carnegie Hall, the site of her famous 1961 concert?
“The response of the audience was particularly resonant that night. They were really going crazy, and the way they applauded after every number, I think it’s because everybody was excited. To think that she had actually performed at Carnegie Hall all those years before and there we were in the same place where she sang many of the songs that I sang, albeit in different arrangements, (was special). It was a joy.” For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Amanda McBroom has viewed herself as the queen of cabaret for the past 30 years.
al,” she said.
McBroom, who is based in Ojai near Santa Barbara, Calif., also is an actress and voice actress.
“Cabaret fits my style,” the 75-year-old singer said. “All the evenings are predominantly my own material, although I do slide in a few things that people know so their ears can relax. Cabaret seems to be the most forgiving (format) for women as they grow older.”
McBroom will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.
McBroom said this is her first appearance in the Indianapolis area.
“Michael Feinstein and I have been dear friends for a very long time,” she said.” I’ve always wanted to come to Carmel, and it just hasn’t worked out.”
McBroom has performed at Feinstein’s clubs in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
McBroom enjoys the interaction with the audience in an intimate cabaret setting.
“It’s like making a new family every night of performance,” she said. “I’m always de-
lighted to meet new people in a new environment — find out what they want to hear, find out what they think is fun and what they think is serious. It expands my world horizons, and it makes me very happy. I love doing this.”
McBroom always sings “The Rose,” which she wrote, and Bette Midler made famous. Two other songs she wrote she typically performs are “Errol Flynn” and “Ship in a Bottle.”
“There is a lot in the show that’s very funny and a lot that is sincere and emotion-
“I will do whatever people want when I am asked to, and it doesn’t hurt if there’s a paycheck involved,” McBroom said. “I started as an actress and singing was a hobby. I was a folk singer in high school and college. I went into Shakespeare and then got into musical theater and Broadway. When I got to LA, I did a lot of TV shows. Then the songwriting was a complete surprise. ‘The Rose’ was not what I expected my life to be, and becoming a cabaret performer was not what I expected my life to be.
“I thought I was going to be Liza Minnelli. I didn’t have any idea I was going to be a songwriter.”
McBroom said she didn’t know she had a gift for songwriting.
“My husband is the one who said, ‘You are really good at this, you need to keep doing this.’ I was just writing songs as a hobby for myself,” she said.
Her husband, George Ball, is a singer and actor.
For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
It will be another summer of laughs with the three scheduled shows at Red Barn Summer Theatre.
PERFORMANCES
“They’re very light. It’s a nice summer selection, and even though they are all comedies, they’re all very different,” Red Barn Theatre Artistic Director Michael Taylor said. “They’re different kinds of comedy. Coming to the show you will see three very different kinds of performances.”
The first show is the English comedy “See How They Run” (June 7-18); the second show is “Boeing Boeing” (June 21-July 1); and the musical will be “Curtains, A Musical Comedy Whodunit” (July 6-16). Performances run Wednesdays through Sundays at the Red Barn Theatre in Frankfort.
Taylor will direct “Boeing Boeing” and “Curtains.”
Taylor, who has been with the company for 25 years, said Red Barn performed “Boeing Boeing” several years ago.
“Since then, the script has been updated,” Taylor said. “It was revised on Broadway, so we’re doing the new Broadway revival version.”
A French farce, “Boeing Boeing” takes place in a 1960s apartment in Paris rented by a swinging American architect, Bernard. He is engaged to three women who he only keeps apart because they are all flight attendants for different airlines. When Bernard’s tight schedule is disrupted, his juggling act turns frantic — and then disastrous.
“See How They Run” tells the rollicking tale of a conservative English bishop whose sedate home is turned upside down by the outlandish actions of an American actor and actress, four men disguised as clergymen and an old maid who has touched alcohol for the first time.
“Curtains” is set in 1959 in the Colonial Theatre in Boston. On opening night, the lead actress falls dead and a fast-talking cop, who just happens to be a musical theater aficionado, is sent to investigate.
Season and single tickets can be purchased at redbarntheatre.net starting May 8.
Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founder Don Farrell knows there is a responsibility in portraying a real-life person.
Farrell will play the role of Bob Harrison, who created Confidential magazine, in the world premiere of “Mr. Confidential,” which starts April 28 and runs through May 14 in the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“It’s a pretty hefty role,” Farrell said. “‘I’ve got a lot of woodshedding to do to get this on to my gray matter, but the music is so much fun. The lyrics are fun, and the story is fun. To be able to roll up my sleeves and start delving into it, it’s really going to be great. I think as an actor, roles that are complex are more interesting. The human condition itself is interesting. We’re all three-dimensional beings and with a lot of history and life experience.”
Farrell said he wants to give heart to his portrayal.
“On the surface, when you read, you might think this might not be the best guy in the world,” Farrell said.
However, Farrell said Harrison built a very successful magazine and provided work for others.
“He was an amazing, interesting guy, and I’m excited to bring him to life on the Studio Theater stage,” he said. “There is a responsibility to not paint them as a two-dimensional character. You want to see all the sides of this person. It’s exciting to find stuff that might not be on the page, but in the rehearsal process you are able to explore.”
Since the reading, Farrell said the production team has written some new scenes, added songs and adapted songs,
“(The audience) are going to get all the songs they originally fell in love with, and they are going to get even more in this world premiere,” he said.
Farrell said ATI has created new works before but nothing to this magniture in its 18-year history.
For more, visit atistage.org.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Soprano Anne Fuchs is quite familiar with “The Magic Flute.”
“I used to sing the role of Papageno in Germany in this opera, so it’s very near to my heart,” Fuchs said. “In the German opera system, you sort of perform a role for a year or two. You’ll just do it again and again and again. So, it’s one of those operas that I know inside and out and deeply, deeply love.”
The Indianapolis resident will play the role of the First Lady in Indianapolis Opera’s production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” May 5-7 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis.
This is Fuchs’ first performance on the main stage with Indianapolis Opera. She had performed in outreach concerts in the community with the company.
Fuchs, 37, lived in Germany for 2 1/2 years, leaving in 2015.
“This was my first role in Germany, and I had to do all the dialogue within the first
Fuchstwo weeks of setting foot there,” she said. “It’s kind of a crazy story. The manager of a theater asked, ‘Do you know the role of Papageno?’ I said, ‘Yes.’ She said, ‘Great, you go on in two days.’ The only problem was I didn’t know the role. I just knew it was my chance. So, I drove myself crazy over the next 48 hours just learning that role, which is kind of a hard thing to do. I don’t know if Anne in her 30s could now pull that off, but in my 20s I could. I got it together and had to also learn the German dialogue and speak it convincingly and with a good German accent.”
The First Lady is one of the three ladies in service of the evil Queen of the Night.
“This opera is just so incredible because it’s basically about this duality of good and evil,” Fuchs said. “The bad guys seem like good guys, and then the good guys seem like bad guys. It’s just confusing knowing which is which.”
Fuchs also played the role of Pamina in a production in the U.S.
“She is a delightful character as well,” Fuchs said. “She’s pure of heart.”
For more, visit indyopera.org.
Indiana may be known to be a pork-producing state, but there is quite a bit of great beef to be found in the Crossroads of America. Look no farther than Howell Farms in Middletown in rural Delaware County.
The Howell family has been farming the amber waves of grain for nearly 50 years. Their primary focus is corn, soy, wheat, barley and tomatoes, and now with a touch of beef!
Siblings Adam and Aaron Howell took up the family mantle to become the second generation in the Howell family to farm the Indiana countryside. The brothers are also the driving force behind the farm’s relatively new grass-fed beef program.
“We want to be good stewards of the family business and the land that it is based on,” Adam said. “By combining vegetable and grain production, cover cropping and then rotational livestock grazing, we can improve soil health.”
Ultimately, soil health drives the quality of the products they produce.
At present, the Howell’s have 22 head
of cattle that rotate across different pastures each day. The cattle is 100 percent grass-fed and the beef is processed under USDA inspection. Customers can shop their assortment of beef products online at Farmersprovisions.com. The website provides all the current offerings as well as plenty of information about the Howell family, the farm and the beef operation.
Customers are encouraged to shop the beef assortments by the box. Free shipping to 26 states is offered with the purchase of any assortment box. Customers can also shop by the cut and build their own box to have shipped. All current and future shipping destinations can be found on the website.
Customers can expect their product to arrive cold and safe to be put back into the freezer or thawed out to cook immediately. For more, visit farmersprovisions.com.
He came up with the term “oronym” in his 1980 book, “The Joy of Lex.”
GRAMMARI’ve written before about mondegreens — music lyrics people mishear. Many of you mistake Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” line as “Hold me closer, Tony Danza.” Today’s column is along those lines.
Now that you’re refreshed on mondegreens, I’m sure you’re also aware of homophones, two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Examples include peace/piece and whole/hole.
With these in mind, you’re all set for today’s topic, oronyms. This sounds like a term for different names of gold. In fact, oronym is a recently coined term by author Gyles Brandreth. Brandreth, who is famous for being a past European Monopoly champion and president of the Association of British Scrabble Players, is also a witty linguist.
Oronyms, which are also known as continunyms or sliceonyms, are phrases or sentences that sound the same but are spelled differently. The difference between oronyms and homophones is that oronyms almost always cause confusion and lead to misunderstandings. Let’s get into some examples, shall we?
When it comes to my 9-year-old son, he has seasonal spring allergies, and he fancies himself an expert on many subjects. I could rightly say, “You’ll be amazed by the stuffy nose.” However, if I want to declare him a harbinger of facts, I could also say, “You’ll be amazed by the stuff he knows.” The two sentences are true, and they sound identical. But their meanings are different. Here are two similar-sounding sentences that have incredibly different meanings. Consider “The drunk man fell into oblivion.”
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
Docket Nos. PZ-2023-00086 to PZ-2023-00092
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Plan Commission will conduct a meeting on the 16th day of May, 2023 at 6:00 pm, at the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding applications identified by Docket Numbers PZ-2023-00086; PZ-2023-00087; PZ-2023-00088; PZ-2023-00089; PZ-2023-00090; PZ-2023-00091; and, PZ-2023-00092 (collectively, the “Request”). The subject parcels are located east of and adjacent to S. Rangeline Road, south of and adjacent to 1st Street SE; west of and adjacent to 1st Avenue SE; and north of and adjacent to Supply Street. The subject parcels are identified by the Auditor of Hamilton County Indiana as tax parcel identification numbers 16-10-30-03-01-029.000; 16-10-30-03-01-028.000; 16-10-3003-01-027.000; 16-10-30-03-01-026.000; 16-10-30-03-01-012.000; 16-10-30-03-01-011.000; 16-10-30-0301-010.000; and 16-10-30-03-01-009.000 and are generally located at 111 S. Rangeline Road and 175 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel, 46032 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).
The Real Estate is zoned C2/Mixed Use and the Request seeks the partial plat vacation of certain lots within the Warren and Phelps and Davis and Bales subdivision plats, as well as preliminary plat approval for a new Commercial Subdivision plat including certain design standard waivers in order to advance the development of a boutique-three story, mixed-use development in the heart of Midtown Carmel that will face toward Rangeline Road, as well as eleven (11) townhomes that will face toward 1st Avenue SE with garages oriented internally to the west. The corresponding docket numbers related to the Request are below:
Docket No. PZ-2023-00086 – Plat Vacation request (and vacation of any applicable plat covenants) for certain lots within Warren and Phelps and Davis and Bales subdivision plats.
Docket No. PZ-2023-00087 – Preliminary Plat approval for the new Rangeline Commercial Subdivision plat.
Docket No. PZ-2023-00088 – Design Standard Waiver for Sec. 6.15 Minimum Required Open Space: 10% required and no Open Space provided per approved Development Plan.
Docket No. PZ-2023-00089 – Design Standard Waiver for Sec. 6.15 Minimum Perimeter
Landscaping: 10’ common area green strip required along all streets and no common area green strip is requested per the approved Development Plan.
The Request and the associated Preliminary Plat and plans may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Request are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 4:00 p.m., the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov and/or present their comments in-person by attending at this Plan Commission meeting. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
City of Carmel, Indiana:
Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Plan Commission
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 571-2417
Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov
Attorney for Applicants LOR Corporation and Carmel Redevelopment Commission:
Jim Shinaver, Attorney
Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner
Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC
550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210
Carmel, IN 46032
Now think about “The drunk man fell into a Bolivian.” While the drunk man has negative consequences for his drinking habit, I’m not sure which I’d rather fall into — a Bolivian or oblivion.
Depending on how much of a “Star Wars” fan you are, you’d be upset if you got these two sentences confused: Would you rather hear, “You just won a new toy Yoda” or, “You
just won a new Toyota”? I’ll take the car, thank you very much.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
Docket Number: PZ-2023-00070 DP/ADLS
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on May 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Plan and ADLS Application in order for the applicant to: Seek site plan and design approval for a BJ’s Wholesale Club building with fuel/gas station.
The common address of the property is: 14480 Lowes Way, Carmel, IN 46033 and southern portion of 14598 Lowes Way, Carmel, IN 46033.
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00070 DP/ADLS.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel 16-10-19-00-00-001.009 and southern portion of parcel 16-10-19-00-00-001.004.
The file for this proposal may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM in the office of the Dept. of Community Services, 1 Civic Square, 3rd floor, Carmel, IN 46032. The materials may also be examined on the City’s website, at the Public Documents page via Laserfiche.
Any written comments to the proposal should also be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission not later than 12 PM on May 16, 2023, the date of the Public Hearing or at the hearing. All written comments will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure.
Joe Shestak, Administrator
Carmel Plan Commission 317-571-2417
Petitioner Name: BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. by J. Murray Clark, Attorney Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
300 N. Meridian Street, Suite 2500 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-237-0300
Docket No. PZ-2023-00014 PUD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Plan Commission will conduct a meeting on the 16th day of May, 2023 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, One Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Number PZ-2023-00014 PUD (the “Request”). The subject site includes three (3) parcels of real estate (tax parcel identification numbers 17-10-20-00-00-010.001; 17-10-20-00-00-010.000; and, 17-1020-00-00-010.002) that are under common ownership, which parcels consist of approximately 14.3 acres and are located south of and adjacent to 146th Street, west of Gray Road and east of and adjacent to the Salsbery Brothers landscape company and has a common address of 4411 E. 146th Street, Carmel, IN 46033 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).
The Real Estate is currently zoned R-1 Residential and the request seeks approval to rezone the Real Estate to the Andrews Planned Unit Development District (the “Andrews PUD”) in order to permit the development of a residential community that will include a total of sixty (60) empty-nester, active-adult homes (which will consist of 46 townhomes and 14 paired duplex homes) that feature the primary bedroom and bathroom on the main level.
The Request and the associated plans and exhibits may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Request are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 4:00 p.m., the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov and/or present their comments in-person by attending at this Plan Commission meeting. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
City of Carmel, Indiana:
Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Plan Commission
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 571-2417
Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov
Attorney for Applicant Schafer Development, LLC:
Jim Shinaver, Attorney
Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner
Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC
550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210
Carmel, IN 46032
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Integrity Automotive is looking for a full time automotive technician. In business for 28 years in downtown Carmel with a solid, happy customer base and a positive, goodnatured work environment.
The best candidate is a motivated, well-organized technician with at least three years hands on experience in automotive diagnosis, problem-solving and repair. Able to interpret and apply diagnostic/repair information from computerized databases and other sources. Also able communicate clearly and effectively with your supervisor, your fellow employees and, as needed, with customers. A complete job description is available with a request to frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net.
We offer competitive pay with a Monday through Friday work week and (after 90 days) up to four sick/personal days per year and paid holidays.
To schedule an interview, send your resume with contact information to: frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net
40 S Rangeline Rd Carmel Indiana 46032 www.IntegrityAutomotive.net
A math teacher at Midwest Academy will be responsible for teaching all aspects of mathematics, including fundamental and introductory algebra skills, to Middle School and High School students in a progressive environment designed for children with learning differences.
This position is full time and compensation is commensurate with experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a child-centered mentality are essential to this position.
To apply please send your resume to careers@mymwa.org
Looking for an entry level employee to join our help desk.
Primary duties include inbound tech support calls and emails utilizing a project management, ticket tracking software. This is a part-time position, depending on experience and demand (15+ hours), in a flexible work environment.
Available shifts are mid-day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and evenings 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Please send resumes to info@theankerconsultinggroup.com
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When I announced not to seek reelection as your mayor, it was my intention to not become involved in the Republican Primary election. Carmel voters are aware of the guiding principles and ideas that have helped our city achieve success and will elect the right person to lead our city into the future. Based on statements, however, by the candidates and many requests from voters as well as the importance of choosing the right mayor, I have decided at this time I will make a public endorsement
I am endorsing Kevin “Woody” Rider in his campaign for mayor in the upcoming Republican primary election The reasons are based on statements made by the candidates in the current campaign and the importance of protecting our city’s future that so many in my administration and the community have worked so hard for I am very proud of our accomplishments during my seven terms. Serving the residents of this city has been one of the greatest honors of my life.
The upcoming Republican Primary election could dramatically change the direction of our city and reverse the progress we have made as a community. This is not an option I believe Carmel voters want. As chief executive of Carmel the next mayor of Carmel will be responsible for hundreds of city employees and an annual budget approaching two hundred million dollars. It is a serious and important position that needs to be done by a competent and experienced leader
There is one candidate running for mayor that has demonstrated a long-term commitment of service as a leader on our City Council When the city needed leadership on the Planning Commission and Redevelopment Commission, Kevin Rider stepped up and gave years of service, essentially as a volunteer, on those commissions. He has given hours and days of service, learning the laws and regulations that have allowed our city to grow to the example we enjoy today. Kevin Rider has proven his commitment to Carmel, and earned my trust and vote.
Kevin “Woody” Rider has proven his abilities as a small business owner operating two restaurants and employing over a hundred workers This is not an easy role, especially in a time of pandemic and economic challenges When the city asked for his help, he did not say, “I am too busy” or “I don’t have enough time available ” Instead, he dove into key positions on the Planning Commission and the Redevelopment Commission These commissions are two key partners with the Mayor in ensuring the quality of life that our city enjoys today It is because of this leadership that Carmel has been able to maintain the lowest property tax rate of any city of our size or larger in Indiana.
I have also appreciated Woody’s support and leadership on the City Council as we supported a well-respected and strong public safety team, a commitment to environmental responsibility and reliable and fiscally solid public utilities. I especially recognize that Kevin was willing to approach each challenge with an open mind, even when we didn’t agree on the solution.
Kevin would, however, listen, learn and work to achieve a result that respected the citizens and protect the direction of our city
Kevin ”Woody” Rider has earned my friendship and respect He has used his personal resources to feed and support our senior citizens, first line workers and those less privileged for years He has worked hard to learn how our local government works and succeeds. He has managed successful small businesses for decades. He has earned my trust and vote. I encourage you to join me in supporting Woody on May 2.