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Finkam wins tight Republican primary in Carmel

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel City Councilor Sue Finkam won the Republican nomination for mayor May 2, defeating fellow City Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider and former Hamilton County Councilor Fred Glynn in a close race.

ELECTION

With all precincts reporting, Finkam finished with 4,595 votes, or 36.08 percent of the vote, compared to 4,092 (32.13 percent) for Rider and 4,048 (31.79 percent) for Glynn.

Finkam celebrated the victory at the Renaissance hotel in Carmel, where supporters gathered throughout the evening as results came in. After receiving calls from Rider and Glynn conceding the race, she addressed the crowd, thanking voters for taking her campaign from “underdog” status at the start of the race to a primary victory.

“We knew we had to be scrappy and tough and resilient and not back down from a fight,” Finkam said. “We overcame a candidate who was well funded and another candidate who had previously run for mayor. They underestimated us at every turn.”

Finkam will face Democrat Miles Nelson, who is also a member of the city council, in the November general election.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, a Republican who has been in office since 1996, endorsed Rider but stopped by Finkam’s event to congratulate her on the win. He described Finkam as a hard worker who has supported the overall direction of the city for many years, and he plans to support her and the rest of the Republican ticket in November.

“Sue will be a great (general election) candidate and will be a good mayor, if elected,” Brainard said.

Rider, whose fundraising totals far surpassed his opponents, gathered with his supporters at his campaign headquarters on Carmel Drive as votes were counted.

“It just wasn’t meant to be,” Rider said. “We did everything we could, and the citizens went in a different direction.”

Glynn did not hold an election night event. Although disappointed with the result, Glynn said he will support Finkam in

the general election.

“Although tonight’s results were not what we wanted, the results showed Carmel residents wanted change,” Glynn stated. “I believe that our nominee, Sue Finkam, is still the best candidate in November to carry our city forward.”

Rider ran on a slate with seven candidates for city council. Of those candidates, incumbent City Councilor Adam Aasen (Southeast District) was unopposed in the

primary; incumbent Councilor Jeff Worrell (at-large), Matt Snyder (at-large), Rich Taylor (at-large), Shannon Minnaar (Northeast District) and Loren Matthes (West District) won their primaries. Leah York, a candidate on the slate running in the North Central District, lost to incumbent Teresa Ayers.

Ryan Locke won in the Northwest District primary.

Reporter Edward Redd contributed to this report.

DEMOCRATIC MOMENTUM

City Councilor Miles Nelson was unopposed in the May 2 Democratic primary for Carmel mayor, but he had reason to celebrate with his supporters at Peto’s restaurant on Main Street as votes were counted that night.

After becoming the first Democrat elected to a Carmel municipal office in 2019 when he won the West District seat, he set a record this year for the most votes earned by a Democratic candidate in a municipal election, which he believes positions him well for the general election in November.

“I’m humbled by the support and the trust our neighbors have placed in me, and I look forward to running a campaign that’s focused on how, together, we can keep Carmel moving forward,” Nelson said. “As we move toward the November election, I’m ready to continue engaging voters in our city on how we build an administration that’s responsive to their needs, transparent about our spending and priorities, and guarantees Carmel remains one of the best places to live, work and raise a family in America.”

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Carmel City Councilor Sue Finkam thanks her supporters during a victory speech May 2 after winning the mayoral nomination in the Republican primary. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Carmel primary election results

4,595

Fred Glynn — 4,048

Kevin “Woody” Rider — 4,092

MAYOR (Dem.)

Miles Nelson — 2,413 CITY CLERK (Rep.)

Jacob W. Quinn — 9,905 CITY COURT JUDGE (Rep.)

Brian G. Poindexter — 9,929

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (Rep.) vote for three

Jonathan K. Blake — 5,455

Matthew J. Snyder — 8,105

Rich Taylor — 7,407

Jeff Worrell — 8,108

CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (Dem.) vote for three

Sara Draper — 2,219

Jake Madore — 1,911

CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT (Rep.)

Teresa Ayers — 823

Leah York — 478

Chuck Ford — 480

CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT (Dem.)

Courtney Culver — 366

CITY COUNCIL NORTHEAST DISTRICT (Rep.)

Jason Engle — 1,000

Shannon Minnaar — 1,520

CITY COUNCIL NORTHWEST DISTRICT (Rep.)

Sheldon Barnes — 232

Ryan Locke — 1,201

Danny Niederberger — 257

CITY COUNCIL SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT (Rep.)

Anthony (Tony) Green — 1,746

CITY COUNCIL SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT (Dem.)

Jessica Irvine — 440

CITY COUNCIL SOUTHEAST DISTRICT (Rep.)

Adam Aasen — 2,022

CITY COUNCIL SOUTHEAST DISTRICT (Dem.)

Jeremy Eltz — 452

CITY COUNCIL WEST DISTRICT (Rep.)

Loren Matthes (R) — 1,138

Ven Tadikonda (R) — 225

CITY COUNCIL WEST DISTRICT (Dem.)

Anita Joshi — 510

PRIMARY ELECTION NIGHT IN CARMEL

Incumbent Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell, one of three Republicans to advance in the May 2 primary for an atlarge seat, takes a selfie at a campaign night event for a slate of candidates that included himself and Mayoral candidate Kevin “Woody” Rider.

From left, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard visits with Carmel City Councilor Sue Finkam May 2 after Finkam won the Republican primary in the mayoral race. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Carmel City Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider, center, visits at an event hosted by his campaign as the votes are counted in the May 2 primary election. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Carmel City Councilor Miles Nelson, left, visits with supporters at an election night party May 2 at Peto’s restaurant in Carmel. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Carmel City Councilor Laura Campbell, who supported fellow City Councilor Sue Finkam for mayor, announces the final vote totals at Finkam’s election night event. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

(Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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CCPR named Chaucie’s Champion

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrnet.com

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation received an award from the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide during the 2023 Rise Up for Kids breakfast held April 27 at Ritz Charles in Carmel.

RECOGNITION

Each year, ICPYAS organizes the breakfast to raise awareness about child abuse and suicide prevention. During the event, the nonprofit presents the Chaucie’s Champion award, which honors a member or organization of the community who embodies ICPYAS’ mission to end youth abuse and suicide by advocating for and protecting Indiana youth.

ICPYAS Executive Director Melissa Peregrin said CCPR has been a long-time partner.

“They have committed to training all of their staff in a program that we have called Stewards of Children,” Peregrin said. Stewards of Children is a child sexual abuse prevention program. It educates adults about appropriate steps for handling situations that involve child sexual abuse.

It is the only national program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors, according to the ICPYAS.

In addition, CCPR has been committed to providing Question, Persuade, Refer training to its staff. QPR is a practice used to recognize the warning signs of suicide and save someone who may be at risk. Approximately 892 CCPR staff members have been trained in the Stewards of Children program, and 136 have completed the QPR program. Learn more at IndianaPrevention.org.

From left, ICPYAS Executive Director Melissa Peregrin with CCPR Assistant Director Tiffany Buckingham. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Former county councilor remembered as man of conviction

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Paul Ayers, a Carmel resident who served two terms on the Hamilton County Council, died April 28 after suffering a medical event while canvassing neighborhoods with his daughter, Teresa Ayers, a member of the Carmel City Council.

Now I can only work hard to honor his memory and service by serving my constituents as honorably as he did. While I am devastated by this loss, I find comfort knowing that he is looking down from heaven, and his presence will always be with me.”

IN MEMORIAM

A Republican, Paul Ayers, 79, represented District 4 on the Hamilton County Council from 2011 to 2018. He was married to his late wife, Cheryl, for 50 years, and they were the parents of eight children.

“For my whole life, my father has been my rock, my friend, and my mentor,” Teresa Ayers said. “He served his country with honor and bravery as a Marine, served his family admirably as a father and husband and his community as a county councilman.

Paul Ayers served both of his terms on the Hamilton County Council alongside Brad Beaver, an at-large representative who has been on the council since 1994. He described Paul Ayers as a man of strong conviction who was dedicated to his faith, family and community.

“He was a good fellow, and a good friend of mine. He ran two terms (on council) and decided not to run again. He never did get beat. I was kind of disappointed (he didn’t run again), because we got along so well,” Beaver said. “He was a good fellow, and I’ll miss him.”

In an April 29 email, Hamilton County

OBITUARY

Paul William Ayers, 79, of Carmel, passed away April 28, 2023. He was born January 12, 1944, in Frankfort, son of Roy Lloyd and Mary Teresa (Grace) Ayers.

Paul received his BS in Physical Education from Purdue University. He was a Real Estate Developer employed with Marks Companies for 40 years. Paul was a member of 3rd order of Carmelite; and other memberships included the Indiana Right to Life, Hamilton County Republican party, and the Carmel American Legion, Post #155.

Serving as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps, Paul was awarded the USMC Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and the Pistol Expert Badge while serving his country.

Paul was a devout Catholic and an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish for 48 years. During that time, he served on multiple boards for both Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School and Parish. He coached Our Lady of Mt. Carmel track team and taught religious education for many years.

As an avid sports fan, Paul loved watching his children and later his grandchildren play in all athletics. He leaves the legacy of having been known as the most ethical and moral man. He was a loving husband to the late Cheryl Ayers for 50 years, and THE BEST FATHER to their 8 children.  Not only was Paul a hero to his family, but he was also a pillar in his community as well. He was very generous with his time and talents. He looked

forward to the times he could visit with his 5 siblings.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl L. Ayers; and brother, Lawrence (Larry) Ayers.

Survivors include his sons, Todd (Christi) Ayers, Anthony (Lauren) Ayers, and Christopher (Kristen) Ayers; daughters, Elly (Rene) Couto, Katherine (Martin) Cervenka, Emily Campbell, Sara Ayers, and Teresa Ayers; grandchildren, Liam and Reed Ayers, David, Colin, Adam, Patrick, Luke and Mary Ayers, Sloan and Fulton Ayers, Isabel, Anna and Alex Couto, Norah, Sylvia and Hana Cervenka, Maeve and Eily Campbell and Emily McCalligett; siblings, James (Dorothy) Ayers, Richard (Cyd) Ayers, Teresa Cronkhite and Margaret Lock.

The Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Friday, May 5, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, where there was a gathering of family and friends May 4, 2023, and visitation one hour prior to the mass. Interment followed the mass at Eagle Creek Cemetery.

In memory of Paul, donations may be directed to the Merciful Help Center, 1045 W 146th Street Carmel, IN 46032 or Carmelites, 59 Allendale Road, Terre Haute, IN 47802.

Bussell Family Funerals was privileged to care for Paul and serve the Ayers family.

“We will always remember Paul’s contributions to our party and the broader community,” Massillamany stated. “His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the positive changes he brought about.”

Paul Ayers graduated from Purdue University with a degree in physical education. He worked as a real estate developer for 40 years with Marks Companies. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Marines, earning the USMC Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and Pistol Expert Badge.

In addition to serving on the county council, Paul Ayers was a precinct committeeman and active in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, where he served on multiple boards, coached track and taught religious education. He also was a member of Indiana Right to Life and the Carmel American Legion Post 155.

Family and friends gathered for a service May 4 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Paul Ayers may contribute to the Mericful HELP Center, 1045 W. 146th St., Carmel, 46032, or Carmelites, 59 Allendale Rd., Terre Haute, IN, 47802.

Republican Party Chair Mario Massillamany described Ayers as a “beloved friend” and “true leader in our community.”

Paul Ayers. (Photo courtesy of Teresa Ayers)

Adaptive 5K returns May 13

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is preparing to host its second Adaptive 5K, a sensory-friendly event held on a completely accessible course.

CCPR

The race is set to begin at 10 a.m. May 13 in Central Park, 1195 Central Park Dr. East. All ages are welcome to participate, but pre-registration is required. Participation is $25 per person, and individual support is available.

The race is open to people of all ability levels, and all proceeds support CCPR’s efforts to provide affordable recreational activities for the adaptive community.

Kelvin Solares, CCPR inclusion program supervisor, is organizing the event.

“Last year, we realized a dire need for something like this in our community because so many people are not necessarily able to participate in a traditional race due to the loud, hectic and overcrowding at these events,” Solares said. “We wanted to create something more accessible.”

Learn more and register at bit. ly/44wiSvW.

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 like Zelle and Venmo. When in doubt, Court Administrator Jill Acklin recommends residents hang up and call 317-776-8589.

Tomas Silva crosses the finish line to win the 2022 Adaptive 5K race. (Photo courtesy of CCPR)

CARMEL

Project: Roundabout construction

Location: Full closure at 106th Street and College Avenue

Expected completion: This month

shops will remain open.

Expected completion: Mid-May Project: Roundabout construction

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

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

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

FISHERS

Project: Ind. 37 Improvement Project

Location: Ind. 37 & 141st Street. A pre-construction phase is currently in place. During this phase, 141st Street will have a temporary right-in-right-out traffic configuration.

Expected completion: The full timeline for the 141st Street interchange will be provided after project bids are accepted in the Summer of 2023.

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Carmel MAMAs build connections

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Gina Tannehill didn’t “know a soul” in the area when she moved to Carmel from Tennessee in late 2019, and meeting new friends didn’t get any easier when the COVID-19 pandemic struck months later.

PARENTING

So, she was especially thankful to have discovered the Meet a Mom Association through Facebook, and she joined the East Carmel chapter. Even as much of the world had shut down to prevent the pandemic from spreading, she was able to find and connect with other women in the area experiencing the timeless challenges of motherhood while battling the added stress of social isolation and loneliness caused by lockdowns and quarantines.

“Motherhood is hard enough on its own, but it takes a village (to raise a child),” said Tannehill, the group’s membership chair and incoming president. “With MAMAs, I feel like we are the village, so that really has created that community and really strong friendships.”

Carmel MAMAs launched in 2020 after members of Moms Club International chapters on the east and west sides of town voted to separate from the national organization. The Carmel groups instead decided to form new nonprofit organizations that would be run locally.

Amy Lanuti, whose sons are 6, 8 and 10 years old, is president of the west chapter, which includes areas in Carmel and Westfield between 96th Street, 176th Street, Meridian Street and Michigan Road. She said the group helped her build connections after she stopped working after 10 years as a preschool teacher.

“I felt kind of lost, like I needed communi-

ty. I needed to find friends, and that’s what this group did for me,” Lanuti said.

The east and west clubs are independent of each other but sometimes partner on events. Both groups will participate in an open house set for 10 a.m. May 11 at Carey Grove Park, 14001 Carey Rd. in Carmel, where all local moms are invited to learn more about the organization. The event is free, but the annual fee to join either club is $30.

The Carmel MAMAs typically hold several events each week, with outings ranging from morning playdates to holiday parties to moms night out.

“We’re driven by what our moms are interested in,” said Tannehill, who has two preschool-age children. “We try to vary the days, the times and the interests so the majority of our members can participate in something.”

The east chapter includes Carmel east of Meridian Street, Noblesville and parts of Westfield. Members of both chapters range from stay-at-home moms to full-time working moms, and their children range from babies to teens.

Learn more about the west chapter at wcwmamas.org and learn about the east chapter at facebook.com/eastcarmelmamas.

Members of the East Carmel MAMAs and their children visit a fire station. (Photo courtesy of Gina Tannehill)

A5IAFEST FEATURES PERFORMANCES, STATEWIDE GROUPS

A5IAFEST, an indoor Asian cultural fair, took place April 29 in the Carmel High School freshman cafeteria. The event was organized by A5 Carmel, a CHS club, and featured student and community performances as well as booths highlighting organizations from across the state. Above, Bollywood Club at CHS members are front, from left, Josie Bellotti, Uma Kalluparambil and Asmaa Omar and back, from left, Devika Nathan, Roshani Guragain, Avani Gupta and Shrinidhi Yarabolu. (Photos by Adam Seif)

From left, Amanda Hines of Indy Book Project with Carmel Cub Scout Pack 112 Arrow of Light Scouts Connor Stephenson, Fiona Plote, Nolan Henry and Nick Zu, who collected 1,059 donated books for Indy Book Project in two weeks. (Photo courtesy of Kara Stephenson)

CHS senior’s decision to concentrate on lacrosse pays off

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School senior midfielder

Tori Tomalia took the advice of her club lacrosse coach to give up basketball and focus on one sport.

“She said, ‘Tori, if (you) want to play lacrosse at the level you want to play at, you have to stick to one sport,’” she said “Honestly, it was the best decision of my life.”

Tomalia gave up basketball after her sophomore season.

“I realized I did not enjoy going to basketball practice as much as I did lacrosse practice,” she said.

Tomalia also realized how much more she wanted to play lacrosse in college.

“The second I switched over to playing lacrosse only, it opened a whole new world for me, and I just love the sport so much more,” she said.

Tomalia, who has signed to play for the University of Connecticut next season,

MEET TORI TOMALIA

Favorite subject: English

Favorite athlete: Tamika Catchings

Favorite TV show: “Friends”

plays club lacrosse for Major Force Lacrosse, which plays a national schedule.

“UConn has been my No. 1 school for a long time,” she said.

Greyhounds coach Josh Miller said Tomalia’s athleticism keeps improving.

“She’s a heck of an athlete up and down the field,” said Miller, who is in his eighth year with the program and has been head coach for four seasons. “Her work ethic is

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100 percent all the time. She has a positive attitude that wears off on a lot of the other girls. She is the best player I’ve ever had as far as pure talent and athleticism. This is a team loaded with talent, and she’s leading us in every category.”

Tomalia was named the USA Lacrosse Player of the Week earlier this season.

Tomalia said her biggest improvement is her work on the draw, which is a 1-on-1 battle for possession at the start of each half and after goals.

“I’ve been working on doing a lot of different draws in high-pressure situations,” she said. “I think that’s been the most effective for us because we have a lot more possessions against some harder teams where we might have lost the draw last year.”

Tomalia, who has played lacrosse since third grade, said the team is hungry after losing to Guerin Catholic last year in the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association state championship.

“I’d say this is the most hard-working team and our most ambitious to win,” said Tomalia, who was on the Greyhounds’ state championship team in 2021.

Carmel High School senior midfielder Tori Tomalia leads the team with 66 goals and 21 assists.

(Photo courtesy of Josh Miller)

Tomalia

Digital passport rewards engagement with local art

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

TOURISM

Hamilton County Tourism has created a digital passport that will allow residents and visitors to engage with local art.

The Doable and Viewable Art Pass, which is now available, features more than 100 murals, sculptures, galleries and art studios located throughout Hamilton County. After seven mobile check-ins, participants will earn a print created by local artist Gabriel Lehman.

Three cities in Hamilton County have received recognition from the Indiana Arts Commission as a Statewide Cultural District: the Carmel Arts & Design District, the Nickel Plate District in Fishers and the Noblesville Cultural Arts District.

“Our county continues to grow and evolve as a vibrant art destination,” said Aili McGill, executive director of Nickel Plate Arts in Noblesville. “As executive director of Nickel Plate Arts and manager of Nobles-

ville’s Cultural Arts District, I’m excited for the launch of this new art pass and the opportunity to expose more people to art in a fun, low-barrier way.”

To claim the Doable and Viewable Art Pass, individuals can go to VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Art. The passport can be saved to a smartphone home screen or bookmarked in a web browser for easy access.

Hamilton County Tourism will celebrate the launch of the pass with a county-wide scavenger hunt during National Travel and Tourism Week. Prizes will be hidden May 8-12 at various pieces of public art featured within the Doable and Viewable Art Pass.

Clues for the prize locations can be found on Visit Hamilton County’s Facebook and Instagram stories each day. People are encouraged to take photos while checking in at the various art locations and share them on social media, tagging @VisitHamiltonCo or #VisitHC for the chance to be featured.

For more, visit visithamiltoncounty.com/ art.

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Tom Wood Subaru supports Miracle Place

Miracle Place is such a blessing to so many, they provide education, meals, love & encouragement to so many children and adults throughout Indianapolis.

Five years ago when Miracle Place was in need, Tom Wood Subaru stepped up and lent a hand. Every year since, Tom Wood Subaru has designated Miracle Place as our home town charity. During our “Share the Love” initiative, our customers can choose from 4 national charities; Meals on Wheels, Make-A-Wish, the National Parks Foundation, the ASPCA or our Hometown Charity; Miracle Place.

So Miracle Place is so grateful to announce, thanks to you & Subaru, Tom Wood Subaru was able to present Miracle Place with a check for $45,000! So in total, Tom Wood has been able to donate over $170,000 to Miracle Place!!! AMAZING!

Through your love & support, Miracle Place has been able to purchase a lot across the street, where they have planted a sustainable garden for those in the neighborhood. They have purchased a playground for the children, tablets

for the kids they help with homework, food for the children who otherwise may not have a meal, they have helped pay utilities for families in need and so much more! Again, we want to say THANK YOU, to you our customers!

Miracle Place is always in need of volunteers. Volunteers help with things such as:

• Yard Work, Trash Removal and Beautification of the Neighborhood

• Tutoring

• Special Outings

• Summer Camps

• Thanksgiving Dinner

• Christmas Fruit Baskets and Gifts

• Easter Lilly for each Neighbor

• Annual Fiesta Friday Dinner and Auction

Be sure to check out Miracle Place and everything they do. They are such a huge blessing to SO many people: www.amiracleplace.org.

Thank you to the sisters for everything you do! We are so blessed to know you and so incredibly blessed to have you in our lives!

Sister Barbara McLellan (right) from Miracle Place receives a $45,000 donation from Scott Reckley (left), General Manager of Tom Wood Subaru.

Teacher to represent state

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com

A Carmel High School history teacher has been elected as Indiana’s representative for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award. The award, which recognizes the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students, is sponsored by Patricia Behring, widow of the late Kenneth E. Behring, who previously sponsored the National History Day National Contest for many years.

lic-school teacher. He has taught at CHS for 18 years. He first became interested in history while building plastic scale models as a kid.

HISTORY

Jason Elrite was nominated in the senior division and was recognized at the National History Day in Indiana State Contest April 22. The national winner will be selected by a committee of experienced teachers and historians and announced June 15 at the NHD National Contest Awards Ceremony in College Park, Md.

“It is an incredible honor to be nominated as Indiana’s candidate for this national award,” Elrite said.

Elrite, 56, is in his 35th year as a pub-

“Every set of directions came with some background knowledge on the tank or airplane I was recreating. Wanting to know more, I started checking out World War II books from my local public library,” Elrite said. “My passion for imparting knowledge to my students is based upon the enjoyment that learning about the past has given me.”

Nominees’ work must illustrate the development and use of creative teaching methods that engage students in history. Elrite said an interdisciplinary class called World Block that he created with CHS social studies teacher Katie Kelly is the basis for his teaching method. The class combines language arts and world history into a single humanities class where students can explore almost any topic of their choosing as long as it connects to a broad annual theme.

Elrite

Clay student wins writing honor

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

An eighth-grade student from Clay Middle School is an award winner in this year’s National Scholastic Writing Competition. Winners were announced March 22.

ACHIEVEMENT

Katelyn Chen will be awarded a gold medal for her flash-fiction story “Phantasmagoria” and a silver key for her poem “Pandemic Blues” at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Ceremony set for June 8 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Chen, 13, said she has been writing since she was in fifth grade. She enjoys the ways her imagination and creativity allow her to express herself.

“It seems so amazing that you’re able to show a bunch of your feelings, your emotions, what you believe in (and) what you think about as of that moment through poetry,” Chen said.

In “Pandemic Blues,” Chen explores thoughts and feelings about isolation during the initial school shutdowns at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chen said writing gives her the opportunity to connect with and relate to her peers. She said her experience has shown her what she can accomplish at a young age. She wants her peers to see they can do the same.

“I hope that by being able to do these things and put in all of my hard work and effort, younger people will be encouraged to do so themselves,” she said.

Clay Middle School student Katelyn Chen with Carmel Clay Schools Supt. Michael Beresford. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Part 3: Think long term

Commentary by Jim Grimes

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• Before you switch from a gas furnace to an electric heat pump, weatherize your home.

ENVIRONMENT

If you’ve read the first two articles in this series about reducing your household’s carbon footprint by electrifying everything, perhaps you’re interested in getting started. Are you ready to turn your interest into reality? If so, you have 10 years, until 2032, to take advantage of the IRA funds available to you. This calls for a multi-year plan.

When developing your multi-year plan, consider:

• The distinction between tax credits and rebates. Tax credits are recouped when you file your taxes. Point-of-sale rebates reduce the purchase price.

• Tax credits for rooftop solar, battery storage and geothermal heating are 30 percent and are not capped at a specific dollar amount. Plus households can roll over unused tax credits year over year for these upgrades.

• Electric vehicles are eligible for a tax credit in 2023 but will qualify for a point-of-sale rebate in 2024, so you might consider waiting until 2024 to

• The rules for point-of-sale rebates related to residential electrification upgrades won’t be released by state energy offices until the end of 2023, so consider waiting until 2024 to use these rebates if you qualify. Rewiring America provides several case studies in its publication “Go Electric” IRA Guide (rewiringamerica.org/IRAguide), where multi-year plans are developed for a variety of situations, including homeowners with low, moderate and high-incomes, and renters. This is a tremendously helpful guide when establishing your plan to electrify everything and cutting your household car bon footprint in half by 2030.

Fundraising campaign goes public

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The 500 Festival Foundation is taking its Fueling the Community fundraising campaign to the public. The campaign, which started in 2021 with an internal drive, was announced May 3 at the 500 Festival Kickoff to May event.

500 FESTIVAL

“Once we launched our efforts internally, we began our fundraising process by working with those who have been most engaged and invested in the 500 Festival throughout our 65-year history,” 500 Festival Foundation Executive Director Christine Swarm said. “Our Festival community responded with such enthusiasm and generosity, we felt it was time to put out our outreach efforts more broadly. The 500 Festival is driven by our community already, so we’re extremely optimistic about their response of moving us forward.”

The campaign raised $3.4 million from donations from previous supporters. The goal now is to bring that total to $5 million.

Carmel resident Nadine Givens, who has served on the 500 Festival board and 500 Festival Foundation in various capacities since 2004, said for more than 25 years the 500 Festival’s free education, fitness, and leadership development programs and initiatives have impacted the lives of 100,000 Indiana youth and families each year.

“In response to the growing community need for these programs, the 500 Festival is determined to raise the dollars needed to continue the traditions and enhance the programming,” said Givens, a PNC Private Bank senior vice president and Indiana market director. “As our vibrant city grows, so do the numbers of children and adults of all ages who want to participate in the events and programs the 500 Festival offers. It is our goal to meet that ever growing demand. It is important, for we have demonstrated we have an impact towards ensuring Indiana a great place to live and thrive.”

Mark Miles and Cindy Simon Skjodt serve as the honorary campaign co-chairs.

Swarm

CURRENT Q&A

Getting to know

Dana Altemeyer

Dana Altemeyer has been the director of communications in the MSD of Lawrence Township for the past nine years.

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

A: Multitasking.

Q: Do you have a hidden talent?

A: Remembering song lyrics

Q: What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?

A: Spend time outdoors

Q: Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?

A: “The Mitford Series,” by Jan Karon

Q: Is there a businessperson you admire? Why?

A: MSD of Lawrence Township Supt. Dr. Shawn A. Smith. He leads by example and inspires others to rise to meet him.

Q: Do you have a favorite podcast?

A: Not a huge podcast listener, but I enjoyed NPR’s “Schooled” and WFYI’s “Sick.”

Q: What is your biggest indulgence?

A: Cheesecake Factory Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake.

Q: How do you exercise?

A: Peloton

OBITUARY

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, to memorialize Sydney Jeanne Book, known by everyone as Jeanne Book. She passed away peacefully at age 91 on February 17, 2023. She was born May 13, 1931, in Champaign, IL, to the late Sidney and Dorothy (Deacon) Ewald. The celebration will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St., Carmel, IN.

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EMPLOYEES TO ENTREPRENEURS

FlexWerk aims to empower fitness professionals in Carmel — and far beyond

Publisher’s note: As a result of several errors by a freelance writer of a previous story about FlexWerk Fitness, a completely new story by a different author follows.

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

In his 20-plus years working in the fitness industry, Steve Pirt rapidly ascended from a personal trainer to top level management. He and his teams’ success hinged on an ability to build relationships, listen to fitness professionals about the problems they faced and work to provide efficient and effective solutions, he said. Along the way, he realized that one of his longtime desires — to be his own boss — was something most fitness professionals also wanted, and he believed his years of experience could be used to refine a concept that would make it possible for more of them.

After seven years of planning, FlexWerk opened in early April at 885 Monon Green Blvd., Suite 120, in Carmel City Center. It contains several private spaces with premium fitness equipment and integrated technology that fitness professionals can reserve hourly to train clients or create fitness content that can be streamed to viewers online.

“In one day, you could go from employee to your own branded entrepreneurial business, and you’re going to pay for it as you go, like an Uber ride, instead of a long-term lease or contract or rent,” Pirt said. “We’ve created this massive migration opportunity for millions of professionals around the world to take that step.”

While the FlexWerk headquarters in Carmel doesn’t have room for that many clients, Pirt isn’t exaggerating his goals. He built the concept to grow and had already signed a franchise agreement before the first location debuted, and he is in the early stages of opening the brand’s second location in downtown Indianapolis. In addition, his primary investor in the company lives in Japan and has secured the rights to build the brand there. Others have expressed interest in bringing FlexWerk to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Australia, Pirt said.

As FlexWerk expands, all locations will include several concepts — identified and refined by Pirt over decades working in the fitness industry — that make the brand unique. It all begins when clients walk in the door, entering a sleek but simple lobby where they are greeted by an undistracted employee.

“(We) use technology operations designed to minimize the menial tasks to improve the ability for humans to do what humans do best, which is engage,” Pirt said.

Guests use their smartphones to reserve a space at FlexWerk, unlock doors at the facility and connect to a TV that can stream music or videos during the workout. The lighting in each space can be customized to

create the perfect atmosphere for individual clients. The technology ecosystem was brought to life by The Premier Group, a firm located less than a mile north of FlexWerk that Pirt discovered during a nationwide search.

The spaces at FlexWerk contain lifting racks and modular systems custom built by an Italian company Pirt discovered while consulting on the design and construction of gyms in Israel. Even the floor is a “firstof-its-kind innovation,” Pirt said, describing it as a seamless lifting platform that will safely absorb the impact of heavy weights dropped on its surface.

Pat Charette, owner of Elite Fitness Systems, had been primarily working with

clients in their homes, often spending a good part of his day in his vehicle traveling between appointments. He now schedules approximately 20 sessions a week at FlexWerk, a space that he said still provides privacy for his clients but offers an upgrade with premium equipment.

“I’ve been locked into my car, and it’s been harder to network traveling from house to house, town to town,” said Charette, a Westfield resident. “FlexWerk gives me more networking opportunities, and if you’re looking for a wow factor, I saw an easier sale at FlexWerk.”

Hourly rates at FlexWerk start at $16 to reserve space. The facility is open to the public, not just fitness professionals and their clients, and Pirt said the cost can be split between two to four people using a space at the same time. FlexWerk is open and staffed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Learn more at FlexWerkFitness.com.

ON THE COVER: Phillip Jung uses equipment at FlexWerk custom built by an Italian company. (Photo by Ethan Wang/Reverie Pictures)

A LOCAL ‘PHENOMENON’

Althought FlexWerk founder Steve Pirt expects the brand to branch out globally, he plans to keep its headquarters — and his family — in Carmel. He and his wife, Janis, who co-owns FlexWerk, are native Californians, but they knew they wanted to launch the brand elsewhere.

A needs analysis narrowed their future home to two cities: Carmel or Southlake, Texas. After visiting both locales, the Pirt family decided to relocate to the Carmel area, purchasing a home “sight unseen” in a city where they didn’t know anyone. They haven’t looked back.

“I want to — from Carmel, Indiana — grow this thing to a phenomenon. I want to be able to provide the tools and the resources for fitness professionals to be their own boss,” Pirt said.

FlexWerk space is available to rent by fitness professionals and members of the public. (Photo by Ethan Wang/Reverie Pictures)

Mental Health is a Workforce Challenge and Opportunity

Mike Thibideau President & CEO,

Invest Hamilton County

According to the Brookings Institute, a 2016 survey of individuals aged 25-54 who were not in the labor force showed that nearly half of men and 54% of women reported taking pain medications daily and, “one estimate suggests the opioid epidemic accounts for 43% of the decline in men’s labor force participation rate between 1999 and 2015 and 25% of the decline for women.”

This is data highlighting the impact of just one struggle (substance use) and one drug category (opioids) on our labor force. When we extrapolate that out amongst all the mental health challenges existing in our community the impact on work is tremendous. The pandemic has broken down walls of stigma, increased awareness of resources and mobilized philanthropic and civic-led action on mental health, but it has also driven up demand from our residents… and the capacity of our mental health ecosystem does not have the workers to meet it. This misalignment has no short-term, turnkey solution… but that does not mean we roll over.

Our community is filled with visionary leaders who have embraced mental health, and real actions that can be taken to make our lives better as residents and/or workers. Our mayors, first responders, County Commissioners, and County Council members are building ecosystems that care, and doing their best to identify visionary solutions that will forever impact how our community compassionately cares for those with the hardest struggles.

At Invest we’re working with community partners like our Chambers of Commerce, Community Foundation, and elected officials to deliver resources, facilitate collaboration, and organize long-term projects and partnerships to address these challenges.

While society and our elected officials think big… I think it is on all of us to think about our own spheres of influence. When was the last time our workplace explored a secondchance policy to hire justice involved

individuals? Do we have evidence-based second chance systems for directing individuals to treatment for addiction after a failed drug test or request for help? How accessible is our EAP program… and does it provide free therapy/counseling sessions?

We can all make choices today that have a snowball effect… if you don’t know where to start Invest Hamilton County and our network of partners are here to help.

To learn more about the work of Invest Hamilton County, visit our website at www.investhamiltoncounty.com.

Firm to relocate to 1st on Main

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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LAW OFFICE

Law firm McCarter & English has announced it is set to become one of the first tenants at 1st on Main, a mixed-use development under construction on the northeast corner of Main Street and Range Line Road in the heart of Carmel’s Arts & Design District.

Katherine Althoff and Amy Fisher joined McCarter & English in May 2022 when the East Coast firm decided to expand into the Indianapolis area. Althoff and Fisher serve as co-office managing partners of the Indiana office in Carmel, where they work out of a coworking space at Industrious, which is less than a mile south of 1st on Main.

Althoff said the firm is expected to move to its new 9,100-square-foot space Sept. 1.

“We are very excited to see the finished product and have enjoyed being involved

with our architects and designers in selecting finishes and other interior details,” Fisher said. “That process has been underway since the beginning of the year. The designers were able to accommodate our aesthetic, modern-industrial style.”

Althoff said the local management at Industrious has been amazing.

“The space has suited our needs for individual offices, collaboration space and on-demand conference rooms,” Althoff said. “The Industrious space, as well as our upcoming 1st on Main offices, facilitate a healthy lifestyle, whether that is walks on the Monon at lunch or riding a bike to work, with access to showers and other amenities.”

Althoff’s condo backs up to the Monon in Carmel. Fisher lives in Zionsville. Several other attorneys and staff members live in Carmel or on the northside of Indianapolis. Learn more at mccarter.com/locations/ indianapolis.

DISPATCHES

Insurance Group relocates — Commercial insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group moved its Midwest Regional Office from Indianapolis to Carmel on May 1. FCCI occupies 16,000 square feet of space at the Hamilton Crossing Office Park, 13000 N. Meridian St., Suite 200. The Midwest Regional office opened in 2001, serving Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.

O’Malia’s Living earns Retail Genius award

—The International Casual Furnishings As-

sociation presented this year’s Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to Carmel-based O’Malia’s Living. The single-unit retailer was lauded for its unique hand-crafted decorative accents placed throughout the store’s outdoor furnishings displays created by a longtime employee. The award was established by the ICFA Retail Council in 2017 in memory of Mary Fruehauf, whose Colorado outdoor furnishings store was known for its imaginative visual merchandising and entertaining promotional events.

From left, McCarter & English attorneys Amy Fisher, Jordan Kidd, Kim Metzger, Katherine Althoff, Sandy Carr and Allyson Emley at 1st on Main, which will be the site of the firm’s new office. (Photo courtesy of McCarter and English)

ONEZONE PRESENTS TASTE OF THE CHAMBER EVENT

OneZone’s largest business event of the year, Taste of the Chamber 2023, was presented April 20 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event drew more than 600 attendees and 115 exhibitors from various industries. Guests were treated to tastings from local restaurants, caterers, breweries, bakeries and wineries while they networked and made connections. (Left) A Cut Above Catering and The Center for Performing Arts were among the businesses at the event. From left, owner of A Cut Above Catering

David Von Eiff, and event coordinators at the Center for Performing Arts Nicole Chernish and Sra Kious.

(Photo by Edward Redd)

ClusterTruck returns for Carmel, Fishers deliveries

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

After a brief hiatus, ClusterTruck is back to making deliveries to the Carmel and Fishers areas.

FOOD

In the early spring of 2022, ClusterTruck had a mutual agreement with Kroger to end their partnership because of differences in business goals.

ClusterTruck President Janet Monroe said it paused delivery services in Carmel and Fishers until it could find new locations for its kitchens.

ClusterTruck ensures fresh food by making quick deliveries to its customers, according to Monroe. Short delivery routes are designed to minimize driving time.

Monroe said she was unable to find new kitchens suited for a restaurant but wanted to start delivering to customers.

“We decided, you know what? We have this kitchen here (Carmel and Fishers area). Let’s just serve the customers we have out there in Carmel and Fishers and see how it

ClusterTruck’s Mushroom Matar comes with fresh roasted mushrooms and green peas served in creamy and savory house-made sauce, seasoned with Indian spices. It is served with rice and topped with cilantro. (Photo by Edward Redd)

goes,” Monroe said.

That was toward the end of March, Monroe said, and now the company is using the kitchen at 4737 East 82nd St. to deliver to the two communities.

Business has returned to the entire Carmel zone, and nearly half of the former Fishers zone. The location also offers a pickup option.

For more, visit clustertruck.com.

RIVERVIEW HEALTH HOSTS WOMEN OF VISION LUNCHEON

WHEN IT’S TIME TO CALL BONE DRY YOU’LL KNOW IT IN YOUR GUT. AND YOUR GUTTERS.

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.

Westfield residents Mary Elliott, left, and Stacey Wilkes attend the Women of Vision luncheon April 27 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The event was a fundraiser for Riverview Health. (Photo by Adam Seif)

Do the eyes have it?

VIEWABLE AND a r t DOABLE

IMMERSE YOUR INNER ARTIST while exploring public art, put your skills to the test at a u-paint class and enjoy art events throughout the county. With three recognized state cultural districts, no matter where you go in Hamilton County you will experience the arts.

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Indiana Peony Festival, Noblesville Art of Wine, Carmel HATCH Fest, Noblesville Spark!Fishers, Fishers

The sounds of summer have arrived and that’s music to our ears! Find full list of live music and concerts, from free to famous, happening around Hamilton County by scanning the QR code below.

Commentary by

Terry Anker

“Look at me when I talk to you,” proclaimed the exasperated mom to her sullen teenager. Like most of us, she came to understand that visual connection is an important, if not critical, part of interpersonal linking. Likewise, the youngster intuitively was rejecting her admonishment by passively refusing direct engagement, almost as if to say what cannot be seen correspondingly cannot be heard. There is something about the optical handshake that elevates our accountability and dramatically enhances the exchange. So instinctive is it to we humans that children from the earliest stages of development will demand the embrace of eye contact. As they grow into the toddler years, every parent recalls their grabbing our faces with messy, chubby little hands to ensure that our gaze is fixed upon them as they share whatever they might need to impart.

ESSAY

scowling or simply peeping too long rarely leads to anything other than discomfort on the part of the object of the fixation. So painful is it that siblings often cry out, “Dad, Sis is staring at me — make her stop!” There is great power imbued in our countenance. In rightly decreeing that “eyes are windows to the soul,” the great 16th-century English playwright William Shakespeare paraphrased the biblical verse, “The eye is the lamp of the body.” It’s from Matthew 6:22-24. If bright and clear, the verse continues, then the person we see is likewise true and strong. Video conference has helped with time and distance, but is there a substitute, for those of us without impairment, for visual contact? Whether a vicious stare down or Burt Bacharach’s more delicate “Look of Love,” it appears that the eyes have it.

All is not to say that the best correspondents are those who engage in the practice of the lengthy death stare! Glaring,

Flush with bathroom excitement

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Here’s an en suite bathroom update: We’re in our sixth week of remodeling and still operating out of a kid’s room. I’m losing my gosh-darn mind. The big-ticket items are done. We have a new tile floor and swanky shiplap on the walls, a toilet that flushes, and one working sink. The plumbing is basically finished, and most of the hardware and lighting are in. But we’re waiting on a shower door as well as a second tub filler. Our first filler was apparently broken, causing only cold water to flow throughout the house, and then after a tweak, switching to scalding hot. Maintaining personal hygiene has been tricky, and at times, quite dangerous!

HUMOR

ing to give us a new one, anyway (Thanks, Jeremy!) And we can’t paint until all the rest of this is taken care of, which means we can’t hang mirrors. Much like the bathing situation, getting ready in the morning is both a challenge and a hoot! I can blindly apply eye makeup, but I really shouldn’t.

The kicker was when I realized that I’d been providing nightly nudie shows to anyone in the nearby roundabout who happened to glance up at our window. My apologies, dear drivers! Or maybe, you’re welcome? I’d forgotten that the privacy curtain has not been reinstalled.

Anyhoo, I’m longing for the day when we’ll have our bathroom back, gorgeous and fully functioning.

Peace out.

Additionally, one of our vanity countertops is cracked, and the repair job doesn’t look great. Of course, when I called Lowe’s to see about a replacement, I was told we had passed the 90-day return window. Fortunately, they took pity on me and are go-

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.

Much like the bathing situation, getting ready in the morning is both a challenge and a hoot!

– DANIELLE WILSON

Wrong things to do in the shower

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I have an app called Smart News. It’s worth every penny, mainly because it’s free. I am addicted to it because, along with dozens of articles each day that summarize the news, it also includes provocative warnings with attention-grabbing teases.

HUMOR

These were just in the past week:

• 6 things you do wrong in the shower.

• 5 kinds of pickles to avoid.

• 4 things your boyfriend should never know.

• 9 most ineffective pick-up lines.

• 7 things you are doing wrong with artichokes.

• 5 mistakes you make when loading the dishwasher.

• 5 names for a man that usually mean he’s a jerk.

• 11 biggest mistakes you make at Costco.

• 6 mistakes you make with your toaster.

• 3 things you do wrong when making your bed.

Reading these blurbs gives me more stuff in my life to obsess about. Let’s look at just a few of these:

Five things you do wrong loading the dishwasher: If you are a man and don’t want to bother reading the list, just load the dishwasher in front of your wife. You will quickly find out there are seven things you are doing wrong.

Six things you do wrong in the shower: One of the things people do wrong is not washing their feet. With my aching back, I can’t reach my feet. That’s why there are seven bars of soap on the shower floor.

Three ways you make your bed incorrectly: I was surprised to find that putting the fitted sheet on top of the flat sheet was not included as a no-no. I did that once when my wife Mary Ellen was on a business trip. In the morning, I was an hour late for work because I couldn’t get out of bed.

Five names of men who are usually jerks: According to an actual survey, women claimed that certain male names often meant the guy was going to be a jerk. One of those names was Frank.

Nine pick up lines you should never use: According to bartenders surveyed, one of the worst is, “Hi gorgeous, my name is Frank.”

OK, let’s get to those asparagus: The first thing they mention is that people forget to peel the spear. Apparently, peeling makes the vegetable more edible. I am no expert, but I believe this is also true of bananas.

Don’t trim off too much: Good advice for people mowing their lawns, barbers cutting hair and doctors doing circumcisions.

Ignoring the great diversity of asparagus: There are, says Smart News, more than 300 varieties, including Jersey Giant, Colossal and Atlas. Sound familiar? Those are also the names of three championship wrestlers.

Don’t cook your asparagus with the rubber band still on the stems: Yes, if your spears are exceptionally chewy one night, I think you have discovered the culprit.

POLICIES

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

“According to bartenders surveyed, one of the worst is, “Hi gorgeous, my name is Frank.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

‘American Idol’ stars Studdard, Aiken reunite on ‘Twenty’ tour

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

To “American Idol” fans, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken were rivals during the second season.

CONCERT

But they became brothers.

Studdard and Aiken will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their “American Idol” showing and their friendship on the “Twenty” tour, which stops May 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with 2003 “American Idol” winner Studdard and runner-up Aiken. The duo will perform songs from that year from the TV show.

“We do stuff we did on the show. Everything during this show we are doing the type of thing that was or could have been performed on ‘Idol’ in 2003. It’s about nostalgia,” Aiken said. “We hope to transport people back to that time.”

Studdard and Aiken toured together on the 10th anniversary of “American Idol.” They then appeared together in a threeweek holiday engagement on Broadway in 2018.

“I stopped touring so we compromised, and I did Broadway where I could sleep in the same bed every night,” Aiken said. “When the 20th anniversary came around, Ruben talked me into getting back on the bus. It’s been worth it so far. We’ve had fun. I’m a little more sore than I would have been 20 years ago, but we’ve had fun with it.”

Aiken said when his son was born 14 years ago, he began to step away from doing anything musically.

“I wanted to spend more time with him and I had some interests I wanted to work on, public service stuff,” Aiken said. “I stopped focusing on music, and Ruben kept on the road.”

Studdard said it wasn’t too hard to convince Aiken.

“I think there is always a burning desire for a performer to perform,” Studdard said.

“I definitely had to have a conversation or two with him, but at the end of the day, everyone wants to get on stage and sing, and I don’t think my brother (Aiken) is any different.”

Aiken said Studdard is being nice.

“He twisted my arm,” Aiken said. “I would not have done it on my own and wouldn’t have done it with anyone else, and that’s the truth. He didn’t have to put me in a headlock or anything. We have fun on stage. We don’t get along all the time because we’re like brothers. When we get on stage, there is a chemistry that I don’t think either of us even realized. We constantly get told this by people we work with or (who) come to the shows. It’s natural and easy to be on stage together.”

Aiken said except for a period between 2004 and 2005, when they might have gone a few months without being in touch, they talk or text at least once a month and usually more often.

“No one else has been through the same thing he and I have when it comes to that experience,” Aiken said. “We bonded from that. We’re very different people. Ruben grew up playing sports a lot. I grew up with people who didn’t have the same

passion for performing as I did. It wasn’t until I met Ruben and others on ‘Idol’ (that I found that) there were people that enjoyed it as much as I did.”

Studdard said they share their experiences with the audience.

“Not many people have had the opportunity to meet the caliber of record producers, writers and singers that we did,” Studdard said. “Just alone talking about our experience with (record producer) Clive Davis is enough to put in a bottle and send to other people in the industry. We had the opportunity to sit in the room with one of the greatest executive producers in the music business ever.”

Aiken said the four months that he and Studdard appeared on “American Idol” created a wealth of stories.

“We packed in enough experiences, memories and moments that could have filled most entertainers’ entire careers,” he said. “He talks about Clive Davis and Lionel Ritchie. We met Neil Sedaka. We worked with Burt Bacharach. We worked with Diane Warren — huge industry giants we got to work with. The stories change every night.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘AN AMERICAN IN PARIS’

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

Actors Theatre of Indiana’s world premiere of “Mr. Confidential” runs through May 14 at the Studio Theater 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” runs through May 13 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Lonnie McFadden will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 12-13 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Jazz Brunch: Mother Day’s Edition with Blair Clark is set for 11 a.m. May 14. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

STUDDARD & AIKEN

Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their “American Idol” appearance at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents. org.

AN EVENING WITH NATALIE MERCHANT

An Evening with Natalie Merchant: Keep Your Courage Tour” will stop at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

CSO’s Hymes adds another position — Carmel Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director Janna Hymes was recently announced as artistic director and conductor at Verde Valley Sinfonietta in Sedona, Ariz. Hymes, who has been with CSO since 2017, will continue in that position.

Grant to headline Center Celebration — The Center Celebration 2023, the Center for the Performing Arts’ annual gala fundraiser, will feature Grammy winning singer/songwriter Amy Grant Sept. 23 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Ruben Studdard, left, and Clay Aiken will perform May 11 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Amplified Entertainment)

Skillman has been longtime customer of Mecum Auctions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Automobile dealership owner Ray Skillman is frequently asked which classic car he likes the most.

AUTOMOBILES

“It depends on which day it is,” Skillman said. “I had a guy ask me if the building was burning down which one would I roll out first.” “I said, ‘I’d probably think about it so long, I’d burn up.’”

Skillman holds the No. 9 bid for all Mecum Auctions. Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic is set for May 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

“I’ve been collecting for most of my life,” said Skillman, an 81-year-old Greenwood resident.

Skillman has a classic car collection in Greenwood.

“Even before I had the museum, I had them at home and other people’s garages and some in dealerships,” he said. “Then we built our building in 2006, and it’s about 45,000 square feet, so we have room to store some cars and work on cars.”

The museum is open by appointment at 1280 U.S. Highway 31, Greenwood.

“We don’t have enough people to man the place because they are busy working on cars,” Skillman said. “Some of the stuff is a little fragile.”

Skillman said it houses about 200 automobiles. There are also bicycles, motorcycles and neon signs at the museum.

There are probably 80 Indianapolis 500 cars, sprint cars, midgets, stock cars and dragsters.

“We have Corvettes, Camaros and Chevettes and stuff like that,” Skillman said. “We have a few hotrods and street rods.”

Skillman, who has 18 dealership locations, all in the Indianapolis area, attends some Mecum auctions in other states as well.

At one time, Skillman said he spent almost every day at the Mecum auction in Indianapolis.

“Now, I go on the days where the cars I’m interested in are running,” he said. “I usually go for three days.”

Skillman said the adrenaline rush of bidding is fun.

“There are cars you’ve watched for years, and they’ll show up at a Mecum sale and it’s fun to acquire cars at sales,” he said. “We buy a lot of cars from estates, from people

who have passed away or are getting older and they don’t have a reason to be involved with cars anymore. We’ll buy one car or 50 from a person at one time.”

Skillman said sometimes they sell cars at Mecum but are not planning to sell anything this year.

“There’s never been a year where we haven’t bought something,” Skillman said. “We bought six or seven cars from them last year. One of the cars was the one that Ma rio Andretti ran at Indy and took his rookie test in it and ran third in it. Then he won a couple championships in that car.”

Skillman said he likes the Indy 500 cars from the 1950s and 1960s the best, the roadsters and Dan Gurney’s Eagles and the Lotuses.

“There were four Turbine cars that ran in 1968 and we have one of them that Graham Hill ran,” he said. “We do have the 1997 win ning car that Arie Luyendyk ran.”

Skillman said he has purchased several cars that cost more than $1 million each, including the Andretti car and Turbine.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has three of Skillman’s cars on display.

Skillman grew up in Owensboro, Ky., but his father started bringing him to the race in the 1950s.

Skillman also likes muscle cars from the 1950s and 1960s.

“It’s kind of the cars that you grew up with, and mostly the cars you couldn’t ever own,” he said. “I’m living out my childhood again.

For more, rayskillmanclassiccars.com.

Ray Skillman pauses with his 1965 Brawner Hawk Ford Indy Car at his car museum. Skillman purchased the car at last year’s Mecum’s Spring Classic in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Ray Skillman)

BTCA presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Alice In W

For Carmel High School freshman Anya Stephenson, playing the role of Aurora in “The Sleeping Beauty” is special because the character is iconic.

DANCE

“Getting the chance to perform the role is something I am so grateful for, and I’m excited to continue working on it,” she said.

Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy’s production of “The Sleeping Beauty” is set for May 26-27 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. Miriam Danek, a Cardinal Ritter High School freshman, plays Aurora in the 7:30 p.m. May 26 show, while Stephenson is cast in the 2 p.m. May 27 performance.

“One of the greatest challenges while performing Aurora is the stamina that you need to sustain throughout all of the acts,” Stephenson said. “Her variations are incredibly demanding, as is the rest of the dancing.”

This is Stephenson’s largest-ever role.

“I have been lucky to dance many roles that I have enjoyed, but I think Aurora is easily one of my favorites,” she said. “‘Sleeping Beauty’ is one of my favorite ‘great classic’ ballets, and I love watching it being performed almost as much as I love dancing it.”

CHS senior Aiko Ileleji portrays Carabosse, the evil fairy, in the May 26 show. She shares the role with CHS sophmore Ella Williams, who plays the role May 27.

“Carabosse challenges me to embrace acting in a more constructed style,” Ileleji said. “Carabosse is, after all, an established role with a predetermined character, quite unlike minor roles I’ve played where the characters had no established name and personality. I also can’t ignore the fact that I can wear gorgeous costumes and ride a chariot.”

The biggest challenges for Ileleji are the fouettés, a type of turn in classical ballet.

“In my 15 years of dancing, I have never had to balance my dancing with my acting as much as I have to now,” she said.

For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org.

Stephenson

NIGHT & DAY

CHS junior gets dream role

By Jeff Decker editorial@youarecurrent.com

While backstage before the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s first performance of “Alice in Wonderland,” Lily Guntz expects to be excited and nervous.

DANCE

But the Carmel High School junior knows any jitters will disappear when the lights come up and the music starts.

“It will all fade away,” said Guntz, who will dance as the lead character Alice. “I can do what I love, and that is to dance with all my heart.”

Guntz, 16, is one of about 70 dancers, ages 6 to 18, who will perform in “Alice in Wonderland” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 20 and 1 and 4:30 p.m. May 21 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble most recently performed “Alice in Wonderland,” based on the 1865 English novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, in 2016, according to Ashley Jacobs, co-artistic director for the ensemble.

“‘Alice in Wonderland’ is my favorite

spring ballet that we do,” Jacobs said. “The costumes, lighting, sets and backdrops real ly draw the audience onto the stage so they can really immerse themselves in the story.”

Guntz, who has been dancing since age 2, looks forward to performing in it.

“Dancing as Alice is a dream come true,” she said. “I never thought that I would be given this opportunity this early in my ca reer and am so immensely grateful.”

For more, visit cidedance.org,

Reagalique offers wine variety

Commentary by Mark LaFay editorial@youarecurrent.com

happens to spread nicely on Bath Squares butter crackers.

DRINK

I was once told that you don’t have to wait until a special occasion to open a bottle of wine. Instead, make the opening of a bottle of wine the special occasion. Wiser words may have been said, but those are fairly wise. Regalique, a wine and gourmet food boutique at 110 West Main St., Suite 120, Carmel, has a great assortment of wines for you to celebrate. It also has a great assortment of gourmet food to pair with your wine. Below are three featured pairings for the month of May:

• The Duval Le Roy family has been making champagne since 1859, and its nonvintage Brut Reserve is a fantastic bottle. Serve chilled in champagne flutes or in white wine glasses. The nose is bright and vibrant with notes of toast, almond and citrus. On the palate, the wine is crisp and dry, with bright acidity — refreshing and memorable. The wine pairs nicely with soft cheeses like Tulip Tree’s Queen Anne’s Lace, which

• Domaine Alain Chavy, Puligny-Mon trachet Les Charmes is a chardonnay from the Burgundy region of France (also called white Burgundy). The nose is subtle, notes of tart apples, lemon and minerals. On the palate, the wine is crisp, with prominent acidity. Tight, tart fruit gives way to minerality and subtle oak spice. The wine, as well as many white Burgundies, pair nicely with seafood.

• The 2019 Macauley Napa Cabernet is a quintessential Napa cabernet. The wine is dark, inky and opaque in the glass. The nose is packed full of ripe cherries, ripe raspberries, chocolate and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is round and full-bodied, the tannins aren’t very gripping, and the acidity is moderate, giving it a silky texture. The wine showcases plenty of fruit and spice with somewhat integrated alcohol, giving it a latent heat. The wine pairs nicely with Neuhaus Carre Dark Chocolates!

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Carmel High School junior Lily Guntz has the title role in Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s production of “Alice In Wonderland.” (Photo cour tesy of CIDE)

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Where’s Amy?

Where’s Amy stopped by opening night of Civic Theatre’s “The Sound of Music” April 28 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The sold-out opening weekend musical earned a standing ovation for each performance and is the hottest ticket in town. Don’t miss it. For more info, visit civictheatre.org

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Where’s Amy attends Civic Theatre’s ‘The Sound of Music’

Parrish Williams (New Palestine), left, and Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley (Indianapolis). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Emily Tzucker (Carmel), left, with director Anne Beck (Fishers) and her daughter Nya Beck (Fishers).

Katie Emrich (Westfield) with daughter Audrey.

Paying attention to details

Commentary by Bill Bernard

Sometimes, all it takes to go from good to gorgeous is attention to details. Initially, our homeowners had a very nice covered porch. By the time we left, they had an awesome outdoor living space. Let’s take a closer look at the key details where we focused our attention.

REMODELING

We created a new custom grill station trimmed with composite siding and trim. The grill station was painted in crisp white to match the existing brick exterior. We installed new stainless steel Bull appliances, including a grill, a refrigerator and an exhaust hood. We also installed a pair of stainless-steel doors to access the storage space below the grill. The look of the grill station is completed with a beautiful dark granite countertop. Power was provided not only for the new appliances but also for the rotisserie.

The plywood ceiling of the porch was replaced with new tongue-and-groove pine boards. We stained the new ceiling with a semi-solid stain color called Early American. The gorgeous new ceiling was accentuated with bright new LED lights and ceiling fans.

By focusing on a few key components, we were able to transform the look and feel of the porch.

Bill Bernard works for SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+. He has more than 30 years of experience. For more, email aaron@choosesurroundings.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-9-4(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its contractors that employ qualified utility line clearance tree workers will be trimming and/or removing trees and brush to clear the lines of vegetation in order to provide safe and reliable electric service. Vegetation management will be performed in/near Carmel, Fishers on or near streets identified below:

Beginning at the substation located near intersection of Greenspire Dr & Pendula Dr, to include the areas around & near:

N & W of the substation, E of Range Line Rd, S of W Carmel Dr

E of the substation, S of 116th St, W of Allisonville Rd, N of 98th St

Beginning at the substation located near the intersection of 116th St & McKenzie Pkwy, to include the areas around & near: N 116th St, E of Guilford Rd, S of City Center Dr, W of Range Line Rd

The date this notice is published initiates the two (2) week period for calculating implied consent by an affected property owner under 170 IAC 4-9. If you have any questions you may contact the Duke Energy Vegetation Management toll free number, 866-385-3675.

Duke Energy Indiana, LLC Vegetation Management Department

A look back at Carmel’s past with historian Andy Wright

Tuesday, May 23 @ 12pm

Founded as the town of Bethlehem in 1837 but renamed Carmel in 1846, our city’s history is full of interesting stories. Historian Andy Wright discusses his book From Bethlehem to Carmel and uncovers fascinating tales from the town’s 19th-century beginnings.

Learn more and register at carmelclaylibrary.org/events

A look at a remodeled outdoor living area. (Photos courtesy of Bill Bernard)

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

Docket No. PZ-2023-0082V

Fifty shades of beige

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

Remember the beige craze of the 2000s?

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

DOCKET NO. PZ-2023-00100

GRAMMAR GUY

If you wanted to sell your house, you’d paint the interior walls of your house “bashful beige,” “autumn wheat,” “tasteful tan,” “totally taupe” or “burnt oatmeal.” Yes, if your house had 50 shades of beige, you’d sell it lickety-split.

Now, light gray is all the rage. No more bland sand! Bring on the “faded fog,” “shy shark” and “silver lining” shades.

While neutral colors have pleasant, easyfor-real-estate undertones, they can come across as dull and boring. When it comes to language, there’s a term called “beige prose.” If you recall, I explored “purple prose” in the past. Purple prose is overly flowery language that uses tons of adjectives and words to describe something relatively simple.

Beige prose, on the other hand, is direct and is sometimes accused of being too plain. As a literary style, we have several notable examples.

I must begin with my main man Ernest

Hemingway, the father of anti-fluff writing. Instead of “beige” prose, he’d describe his writing style as “efficient and direct.” In Hemingway’s 1935 Esquire essay entitled “Notes on the Next War,” he writes, “They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country. But in modern war, there is nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You will die like a dog for no good reason.”

You’ll notice Hemingway is comparing the purple prose of the Victorian era with his own emerging style. No fluff here — just get-to-the-point honesty from Ernie.

If you want a modern example of beige prose, look no further than Suzanne Collins, author of “The Hunger Games.”

Other notable pro-beige prose authors include Jack London, Cormac McCarthy, Kurt Vonnegut and Charles Bukowski.

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 CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2023-00101 V; PZ-2023-00102 V; and, PZ-2023-00103 V

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct a meeting on the 22nd day of May, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Carmel City Hall, Caucus Rooms, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Numbers PZ-2023-00101 V; PZ-2023-00102 V; and, PZ-2023-00103 V (collectively “Request”). The real estate is identified by the Hamilton County, Indiana Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 16-09-25-12-02-037.000, which parcel has a common address of 241 1st Avenue NW (the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is zoned R-4 Residential and is within the Old Town Character Sub-Area.

The Applicant is remodeling the home that is situated on the Real Estate and the Request seeks the following development standards variances:

1. UDO Section 3.64 (A) (5) – Garages: All new garages shall be attached to the principal building so that the front face of the garage is at least fifteen (15) feet further from the front lot line than the primary front line of the principal building; a request to allow the new garage area to be in line with the front line of the home along 3rd Street NW and face the alley (to the east).

2. UDO Section 3.64 (B) (5) – Roof Material: Shall be asphalt, wood or slate shingles; a request to allow portions of the shed roof addition for the north, south and east to be metal due to the more shallow slope of these limited roof areas.

1. UDO Section 3.64 (B) (4) – Roof Pitch: Shall have a minimum pitch of 8:12; a request to allow the roof addition to have a 7:12 roof pitch to match the existing roof pitch.

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

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

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA

Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals

Carmel City Hall

One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: (317) 571-2417

Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov

ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT CARL CHAPMAN

Jim Shinaver, Attorney

Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner

Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC

550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210

Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: (317) 844-0106

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of May, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr. Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Construct of accessory structure 102% zoning allowed 75%

With the property being known as (insert address): 511 E 111th St

The application is identified as Docket No.: PZ-2023-00100

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel No: 17-13-02-04-05003.000

Legal Description: Acreage .00 Section 2, Township 17, Range 3 COLLEGE HEIGHTS

Section 1 Lot 76

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.

PETITIONERS

Sheref Nessem

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of May, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr. Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Construct an Accessory Structure closer to the property line than permitted by 2.08 and 5.02 AB-01 of the Uniform Development Ordinance. 2’-6” requested, 5’-0” permitted.

With the property being known as (insert address): 96 Red Oak Lane

The application is identified as Docket No.: PZ-2023-0082V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel No: 16-10-29-01-08029.000

Legal Description: Section 29, Township 18, Range 4, Cool Creek North, Section 1, Lot 6 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.

PETITIONERS

Matthew S Woodruff

Jamie S Woodruff

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, May 24, 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.

CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER & PLAN COMMISSION HEARING OFFICER

Docket Nos. PZ-2023-00093 V, PZ-2023-00094 V, PZ-2023-00095 V, and PZ-2023-00027 DP/ADLS

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting AND the Plan Commission Hearing Officer meeting will occur on the 1st day of June, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, to hold Public Hearings upon DP/ADLS and Development Standards Variances applications for:

• Docket No. PZ-2023-00093 V - UDO Section 2.36 Lot Coverage - Requesting a lot coverage of 8692% instead of the typically allotted, 80%.

• Docket No. PZ-2023-00094 V - UDO Section 1.07: Transportation Plan Compliance – 8’ sidewalks requested which is less than the 10-12’ that are typically required.

• Docket No. PZ-2023-00095 V - UDO Section 5.39: Ground Sign – Have a ground signage with 0’ set back from street right-of-way is being requested (min. 5’ typically required) & a request of no sign base landscaping (all permanent ground signs require a landscaped green area at its base equal to the sign area required).

• Docket No. PZ-2023-00027 DP/ADLS – seeking approval for a 5-story mixed-use multi-family apartment complex, with first floor being commercial space, top 4 stories being residential, and with a parking garage.

With the property being owned by Village Capital Corporation which is known as: “The Concourse” located at 550 Monon Boulevard, Carmel, Indiana 46032

The application is identified as Docket Numbers: PZ-2023-00093 V, PZ-2023-00094 V, PZ-2023-00095 V, and PZ-2023-00027 DP/ADLS

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number: 16-09-25-04-05008.101

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.

Village Capital Corporation

PETITIONERS

Across

1. Swiss peaks

5. Old Russian ruler

9. “The King and I” setting

13. iPhone voice

14. Perry County community that shares its name with a European capital

15. Against

16. Shoe part

17. Flying saucers

18. New Big Ten school in ‘24

19. Socrates quote (and the start to a Kurt Vonnegut witticism)

22. Carmel-to-Cincinnati dir.

24. 401(k) kin

25. Hardly macho

28. Sudden fear

30. ___ v. Wade

32. MCL dessert

33. Does the math, perhaps

34. Openly disregard

36. NYC airport

37. Sartre quote (and Part 2 to Vonnegut’s witticism)

40. Box office letters

42. TV awards

43. Gov. Bowen

46. Bar bill

47. Watch chain or pocket

48. The bad guys

49. Wombs

51. Route

53 Finished first in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference

54. Frank Sinatra quote (and the punchline to Vonnegut’s witticism)

58. “___ went thataway!”

60. I-65 rig

61. Craving

64. Apple variety

65. Said “Not guilty” in Hamilton County Court

66. Barely managed

67. Lump

68. US Supreme Court count

69. Indiana tax IDs Down

1. Louisville Slugger wood

2. Tall tale

3.

cal grp.

30. Optimistic

31. Ins and ___

34. “I wanna be there!” acronym

35. Tree branch

38. Shocking ER treatment

39. “___ voyage!”

40. Queue after R

41. Lab rodent

44. Texter’s qualifier

45. Roget wd.

48. Hurricane center

50. Rolls partner

51. Restroom door sign

52. Tolerate

55. Where to watch Pacers highlights, maybe

56. Shapiro’s, e.g.

57. Sagamore Club payments

58. Toy soldier material

59. Med. plan

62. Ind. National Guard rank

Play possum

4. Farm tower

5. More faithful

6. European capital

7. Biblical prophet

8. Take a break

9. ___ Arabia

10. Unfinished paintings

11. Falcons on a Colts scoreboard

12. “Mamma ___!”

20. Pen name

21. Be indebted

22. Clean air org.

23. Melancholy

26. Boone County Fair critter

27. Indiana Senate vote

Knots

2

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Hondo’s Hideaway on beautiful, serene Bald Head Island, N.C., is a new-tomarket, exquisitely decorated 3 BR/2.5 BA in prime location. Close to beach, shopping, market and dining. Owner’s suite on first floor with ensuite bath, tile shower, dual sinks and two closets. Second floor has two bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill bath, each with private sink and tile tub/shower. Two four-passenger golf carts, bicycles and kayak. Spacious screened porch. Additional queen air bed will accommodate two additional guests. Temporary club memberships to both Shoals Club and BHI Lifestyle Club. Kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-line large and small appliances as well as every culinary necessity you would need to prepare the most elaborate meal.

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From minor check-ups to major illnesses, visiting the doctor is hardly anyone’s idea of a good time. But it should be a simple one.

At Community Health Network, we make it easier for you to access the care you need. From making an appointment to paying for it, we’ll be by your side with simple scheduling, convenient locations, personal estimates and financial support.

Our commitment to simple care means you always know that when you need answers, we’re here to listen. When you need support, we’re here to help. And when you need care, we’re here to deliver.

Learn more about how we’re uncomplicating healthcare at eCommunity.com/simplydelivered

Being sick isn’t fun. The least we can do is make it simpler.

David T., Patient at Community Health Network