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CCS aims to have ‘single-most comprehensive school safety program in the U.S.’ By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Cathryn Biddle and her young family moved to Carmel in 2021 for its top performing public schools, joining EDUCATION the community in plenty of time for her son to begin kindergarten. But after the May 24 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 elementary students and two teachers dead, Biddle — like many parents — felt a bit uneasy about the thought of sending her son to school. She has full confidence in the safety protocols at CCS, but hearing of students being massacred at school is enough to give any parent pause. “I think CCS is doing their absolute best. They have so many safety measures in place and are really on the cutting edge when it comes to securing schools and classrooms. I don’t have any concerns about what they are doing, and I don’t think they could possibly handle it better,” Biddle said. “Unfortunately, putting the responsibility on the victims to prevent an active shooter situation isn’t working. Time and time again there are mass shootings.” While the shooting in Uvalde once again turned parents’ attention to student safety, it’s the focus for CCS Director of Student Services David Woodward every day. He is responsible for the district’s school security efforts and mental health initiatives, both of which are designed to protect students and staff. “Our goal is to be the single-most comprehensive school safety program in the U.S.,” said Woodward, who spent 13 years as the director of school building, physical security and safety for the Indiana Dept. of Education before joining CCS in 2018. CCS has taken several steps to strengthen security measures during Woodward’s tenure, including redesigning entryways and upgrading visitor check-in software that updates daily with Indiana arrest records. These changes don’t matter, however, if school staff and students don’t know how to respond in an emergency, he said. “Almost every school has upgraded their facilities and safety protocols over the last few years, but the key is making sure everyone is trained on the fundamentals of those safety plans and of the facility up-
Carmel Clay Schools Director of Community Relations Emily Bauer, right, films CCS Director of Student Services David Woodward, left, and Carmel Police Dept. Lt. Adam Miller as part of a project to create a video about the district’s efforts to keep students safe. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
grades and the safety protocols,” Woodward said. “That’s where things fall through the cracks.” CCS school resource officers provide training each year for every staff member in a school building to ensure they’re prepared to respond in the event of severe weather, an active shooter, fire or other emergency. Students are trained, too, during age-appropriate drills. Among the most visible security upgrades at CCS in recent years occurred as a result of the school safety referendum in 2019, when voters approved a tax rate increase used to hire additional school resource officers and fund mental health programming. Since the referendum was approved, CCS will have tripled its SRO force when the school year begins in the fall, as it will place one officer at each elementary campus, three at each middle school and four at Carmel High School. Carmel Police Dept. Lt. Adam Miller, commander of the School Resource Unit, said SROs train annually to handle active shooter situations and spend the summer months completing building assessments, attending conferences and conducting other training to prepare for the upcoming school year. “From our perspective, when the kids
leave for the summer, for the SROs our job really begins,” Miller said. “We don’t just sit back and take the summer off.” In addition to working closely with CPD, CCS works closely with the Carmel Fire Dept., which has helped provide Stop the Bleed kits in every classroom and bus, mental health professionals from Ascension St. Vincent and other first responders and school administrators in neighboring communities, who meet regularly to share experiences and best practices. CCS also relies on parents and students to promote safety by reporting concerns through the STOPit app, which can be used anonymously. “We can honestly say there’s at leat three kids who are alive today, not from homicide but suicidal ideation, because they or a friend of theirs used the app and we were able to intervene,” Woodward said. While the community can observe many of the measures CCS has implemented to promote safety, much of the work is not within public view, Woodward said. “There are many things that go on behind the scenes (parents) can’t necessarily see or we won’t divulge,” Woodward said. “There’s a lot going on behind the scenes to keep their kids safe.”
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New Creekside principal — Steven Pelych has been selected as the next principal at Creekside Middle School. He will replace Tim Phares, who will become principal of Carmel High School. Pelych previously served as the principal of Cardinal Ritter High School and, most recently, Northview Pelych Middle School. He was selected as the District 7 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals in 2021 and 2022. Pelych lives in Carmel with his wife and two children. He is a volunteer for the Carmel Dads’ Club. Monon Railroad items sought — The Carmel Clay Historical Society is seeking Monon Railroad items to add to its collection. The wish list includes a cast iron Monon route souvenir alligator, Monon railroad china dishware and Monon baggage claim tickets. To donate, contact Emily Hanawalt at ehanawalt@carmelclayhistory.org. Midtown a finalist — Carmel’s Monon Boulevard and Midtown Plaza has been named one of 21 finalists for the “Awards for Excellence” from the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute. This year’s finalists include 19 developments in the U.S. and two in Canada. Winners will be announced this summer and will become finalists in the 2022 ULI Global Awards for Excellence, along with the winners of the Europe and Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence. Winners of the Global Awards will be announced in the fall. Learn more at uli.org/aae. Over the Edge participants sought — This summer, adventurous philanthropists will rappel down a 23-story building in downtown Indianapolis – in the name of fundraising for Hoosiers in need. Registration is open for those who want to participate in United Way of Central Indiana’s third “Over the Edge” event, scheduled for Aug. 12 at Keystone Group’s 220 N. Meridian St. Space is limited to the first 80 people over age 13 who register. For more or to sign up, visit uwci.org/ote.
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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, third from right, is joined by other dignitaries as he cuts the ribbon to celebrate the expansion of the Big-4 Rail Trail in Zionsville. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Zionsville)
Holcomb first acting governor to be named Rail-Trail Champion By Will Riddell news@currentzionsville.com During a June 1 visit to Zionsville, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb was named a Doppelt Family Rail-Trail ChamACHIEVEMENT pion, becoming the first acting governor to receive the honor. The award was presented to Holcomb by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, an organization based in Washington, D.C., that promotes healthy living through the use of trails like Zionsville’s Big-4 Rail Trail. Holcomb is the 40th recipient of the Doppelt distinction, named in honor of the late railtrail philanthropist and advocate Jeffrey L. Doppelt. Other dignitaries in attendance included Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources Director Dan Bortner and Rails-toTrails Conservancy President Ryan Chao. Following the award presentation, Holcomb helped open the new southern portion of the Big-4 Rail Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of Zionsville Town Hall. The southern expansion of the trail connects to the new Overley-Worman Park, which is nestled between the Vonterra neighborhood and Eagle Creek. Holcomb’s commitment to Indiana’s trails
has come primarily through the Next Level Trails program, which is investing $150 million to develop local and regional trails across the state. Holcomb said at the ceremony that trails not only bridge rural and urban communities but can bridge different cultures. The Next Level Trails program falls under Holcomb’s Next Level Connections program, which focuses on infrastructure throughout the state. Brainard said it’s important that Indiana residents have access to amenities such as trails, especially since the state has no mountains or oceans. “We’re not San Diego,” Brainard said. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy President Ryan Chao believes that what Holcomb is doing in Indiana can serve as an example to other states. Aside from the Big-4 Rail Trail, Chao and his team also visited Carmel’s Monon Trail and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail during their time in the Hoosier state. “(Holcomb) understands that they’re not just nice amenities to have, they’re critical for the health and wellness of people in communities,” Chao said. “It takes someone like that who understands people and what they need to really then lead in the way he has.” Learn more about Indiana’s trails at in.gov/dnr/state-parks/recreation/trails.
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Assistant principal authors book By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School assistant principal Brad Sever has long been a fan of project-based learning. So, EDUCATION he decided to share his insights and experiences in a book. In April, Solution Tree Press published the end result, “Sustainable Project-Based Learning: Five Steps for Designing Authentic Classroom ExpeSever riences in Grades 5-12.” The book is written for educators and includes several examples from Carmel Clay Schools. According to Sever, project-based learning is an instructional framework that promotes real-world learning experiences for students. For example, eighth-grade students learning about the U.S. Civil War — a state standard — could build on that lesson to research and discuss how to abolish modern unfair labor practices. Sever described teaching as an art, noting that every educator has their own style.
“(Project-based learning) is a methodology that might not be something that every teacher is interested in using, but I never think it’s a good idea to tell an artist how to paint,” he said. Sever, a Carmel CHS assistant principal resident, has been Brad Sever recently an assistant prinreleased a book for educipal at CHS since cators on project-based 2011. He began his learning. (Photo courtesy career as a teacher of Brad Sever) at Creekside Middle School before working at Ben Davis High School, becoming an assistant principal at a charter school and then moving back to Creekside to teach once again. Sever had wanted to write a book for years and got the chance to start working on it during the 2019-20 school year when CCS granted him a sabbatical. “It’s very much a labor of love,” Sever said. “It’s been a lifelong goal and dream of mine to get a book published.”
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30 lane miles to be repaved news@currentincarmel.com Approximately 30 lane miles of Carmel city streets are in line for a fresh coat of paving as the City of Carmel’s $4.5 million summer street paving CITY NEWS gets under way. Each paving project begins with preliminary concrete and curb repairs that can take a few weeks to complete before milling the top surface of blacktop and repaving it with a new layer of 1.25 inches in thickness. Typically, milling and paving projects take three to five days to complete and require lane restrictions. The 2022 project list by council district: NORTHEAST • Brookshire Parkway from E. Main St. to Briarwood Trace • Hazelwood Drive from E. Main St. to Briarwood Trace • Briarwood Trace from N. Gray Rd. to its end • Foster Drive from Brookshire Pkwy. to Foster Ct. • Foster Court from end to end • Capri Drive from Briarwood Trace to its end • Arden Court from Briarwood Trace to its end • Bedford Drive from Briarwood Trace to its end • Bedford Court from Bedford Dr. to its end • Cheval Place from Brookshire Pkwy. to its end • Cheval Court from Brookshire Pkwy. to its end • Hazelwood Court from Hazelwood Dr. to its end • Abbots Place from Hazelwood Dr. • Hazelwood Circle from Hazelwood Dr. to its end • Overture Drive from E. 126th St. to Prelude Ln. • Prelude Lane from Overture Dr. to Hazel Dell Pkwy. • Opus Drive from Overture Dr. to Prelude Ln. • East Main Street from Gray Rd. to Keystone Pkwy. SOUTHEAST • • • •
Gray Road from E. Main St. to E. 116th St. North Eyebrow - All South Eyebrow - All East 106th Street from Haverstick Rd. to 106th Pl. • East 106th Street from 106th Pl. to Stratford Pl. • Stratford Place from E. 106th St. to Barrington Dr. • All of 122nd Street
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A vehicle crashed into Ascension St. Vincent Carmel hospital on June 1. (Photos courtesy of CFD)
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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Weed Wrangles clear invasive species — The organizations of the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership are inviting volunteers to help clear local parks of invasive species by participating in Weed Wrangles. During the Weed Wrangle, teams of volunteers, supervised by guides, will locate and uproot unwelcome plants such as bush honeysuckle, garlic mustard, autumn olive, English ivy and winter creeper. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at hcinvasives.org. CGI to show ‘2040’ — Carmel Green Initiative is presenting a showing of “2040,” a documentary about climate solutions, at 7:30 p.m. June 16 in Midtown Plaza, 365 Monon Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit carmelgreen. org or email mzalon@indy.rr.com. River Heritage Park closed – River Heritage Park has closed for planned improvements as part of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s Reimagining Parks initiative. Upgrades include wheelchair-accessible playground features, sensory-friendly interpretive signage, ADA-accessible trails and boardwalks with overlooks on the White River and more. The park is anticipated to reopen after construction is completed in the winter of 2022. FBI offers reward – The FBI in Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Ciera (Locklair) Breland, who has been missing since Feb. 24. Breland, a Carmel resident, was last known to be visiting her family in John’s Creek, Ga., the week of Feb. 20 with her husband, Xavier Breland, their 5-month old son and their white labradoodle. Breland’s husband reported her missing on Feb. 26 to the Carmel Police Dept., however, there is no evidence Breland ever returned home. Breland’s last known location was at 10545 Highgate Manor Ct. in John’s Creek at 7:17 p.m. on Feb. 24. She was driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan with Georgia tag RMB 5869. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Johns Creek Police Tip Line at 678-474-1610, CPD at 317-571-2500. Monthly beekeepers meeting – The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St. in Westfield. Meetings are free to attend by all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. For more information, visit facebook.com/ncbclub.
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500 FESTIVAL PARADE CELEBRATES RETURN OF INDY 500 More than 200,000 people lined the streets of downtown Indianapolis May 28 to watch the 2022 500 Festival Parade, which celebrates the return of the Indy 500. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. Motorcycle Drill team performs during the parade. (Photos by Dawn Pearson)
The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service has been a time for the community to come together in downtown Indianapolis to reflect upon the holiday as part of the Indianapolis 500 festivities. Attendees salute the flag during the May 26 500 Festival memorial service at the Indiana War Memorial. U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Gen. John Jansen was the keynote speaker. (Photo by Dawn Pearson)
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CITY HOLDS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
The City of Carmel held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27 at the Tarkington Theater. The event honored and thanked military personnel for their sacrifices. Above, The Carmel Middle School choir performs. (Photos by Beth Maier)
Dennis Wimer, director of the Indiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs, gives the keynote address.
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Don Farrell and Cynthia Collins, co-founders of Actors Theatre of Indiana, sing the national anthem.
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Ellie Cooley throws the discus. (Photos courtesy of Courtney Cooley)
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Thirteen-year-old Ellie Cooley of Carmel is precocious when it comes to throwing the discus, but her ACHIEVEMENT success threatens another achievement at home. On May 20, Ellie Cooley broke a nearly 40-year county record for middle schoolers by heaving the discus 103 feet, 7 inches at the Hamilton County Track and Field meet at Hamilton Southeastern High School, besting the old standard by 1.5 feet. The person who had come closest to breaking the record before Ellie did it just happened to be her mom and coach, Courtney Cooley. “She finished business for me,” Courtney said, laughing. “I was unable to do it. She came along and took care of it.” Ellie, who will be in eighth grade in the fall, was initially uncertain if she broke the record. “It was hard to tell from where I was, but I could tell it was a little further than my other ones, so I was hoping,” she said. Track and field success runs in Ellie’s family. Courtney’s two brothers excelled in javelin at IUPUI and discus at Carmel High School, and Courtney’s sister was a long jump star. Courtney made it to the IHSAA regional in discus during her sophomore and junior years at Westfield High School before injuries made her unable to compete her senior year.
Courtney Cooley, left, and Ellie Cooley.
Ellie fell in love with track and field by cheering on her aunt and uncles. Soon, the other sports she had tried faded into the background. Courtney said form is key for girls throwing the discus, especially athletes like Ellie who are smaller in stature. Ellie agrees and likes the emphasis on form as opposed to brute strength, a key attribute of shot put, which she also competes in, but not as successfully. And then there’s determination. “Her work ethic is honestly what does it for her,” Courtney said. “After practice she asks me to go to other places and practice some more. She works very hard at it. She’s that way with everything. She puts her mind to something, and she does it.” Courtney works as an instructional assistant in Clay Middle School’s functional academic program and is the throws coach for the girls track team. She has been in the Carmel school system for 12 years. This is her third year at Clay Middle School.
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Young athletes compete in the bike portion of a Kids TRI for Kids event. (Photo by Beth Maier)
Kids triathlon series returns By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel residents Meg and Brad Osborne founded the Kids TRI for Kids Triathlon Series in September 2008 COMPETITION with Zionsville resident Bryan Boggs and Indianapolis resident Doug Robinson to help teach kids about triathlons. “We hosted one triathlon with 80 kids,” Meg Osborne said. “Now, 14 years later, we have five to six races a season and have seen over 8,000 entries throughout the years. So many kids are one-dimensional, participating in one discipline (like) swimming, biking or running. Once they become adults, they are looking for health and fitness outlets, (and) a triathlon is overwhelming. Our goal was to help kids build confidence in racing a triathlon, so when they are older, they are excited to develop this sport, too. We provide duathlons, too, since our goal is to help build fitness and confidence in our kids, and some may not yet know how to swim.” The competition is for ages 7 to 14. There are five events this summer, including the annual July 4 event at Zionsville Community High School. The other dates are June 12: Kathy Dowling Aquatics Center, Greenfield; July 31: TRI Indy at White River State Park; Aug. 14, Riviera Club, Indianapolis; and Aug. 28, Greenwood Freedom Springs Aquatics Park. Carmel resident Mike Gastineau is a board member of Kids TRI for Kids. “After my kids completed the series and I recognized the benefits that they received from competing, I wanted to join the board
to support the mission of Kids TRI for Kids of encouraging kids to find a sport that encourages healthy lifestyles,” Gastineau said. “All three of my kids competed in Kids TRI. They found the experience to be fun and motivating to continue to improve in the sport while they competed. Rachel, Thomas and James each found a different experience based on their backgrounds and interest. It demonstrated to me, as a parent, that exposure to a wide variety of sports was healthy in their development of the importance of exercise and diet. They are now in college and continue to find the sports that they enjoy maintain a healthy lifestyle.” Gastineau volunteers at most of the events. “Based on the need of the event, I will provide what the race director needs for a safe and fun experience for the kids,” said Gastineau, a triathlete himself. “The most valuable part of the program over the years is watching the kids grow from the experience. It’s an individual sport and the kids have to navigate the course on their own. Each kid has to problem solve each leg of the race, including transitions. With the help of encouraging volunteers, they figure it out and overcome these obstacles and finish the race. The result that I noticed with my kids and others over the years is a sense of confidence and determination that they can accomplish something amazing.” Cost for all races is $30 online and $45 at the race. A special family rate is $30 for the first two children and $25 for each additional child. Each race will have varied distances based on layouts. For more, visit KidsTRIforKids.com.
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Big sisters/little sisters soccer partnership grows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel Dads’ Club general soccer commissioner Abigail Donofrio wanted a way to connect her older soccer playSPORTS ers with the younger ones. Donofrio is the commissioner for the fifth/sixth and seventh/eighthgrade girls soccer leagues. She created a big sisters/little sisters-type program in the fall of 2020 when she was tasked with taking over a fifth/sixth grade girls team midseason. What has resulted is the fifth/sixth-grade girls league has developed a special partnership with the Carmel FC Girls 2008 Gold Travel Team. “While trying to brainstorm ways on how to make sure the players would be able to have a great second half, this was created,” Donofrio said. “I asked my daughter to see if this was something her and her teammates would be willing to do, and they all eagerly showed up at a practice ready and willing to work individually with the players. I just remember there were a lot of smiles, giggles and cool things being taught that day.”
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David T. O’Malia, 70, of Fishers, passed away May 24, 2022. He was born June 6, 1951, in Indianapolis to the late George “Joe” and Lois Walters O’Malia. David was a graduate of Cathedral High School’s Class of 1969. He received his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University. David married Cynthia K. Werner on June 25, 1977, and he was the general counsel for Joe O’Malia Food Markets and Marsh Supermarkets for 41 years, retiring in 2016. David was a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, and he was active in St. Michael’s and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishes. He was a loyal alumnus of Xavier University, and a member of the Lew Hirt Society. He had not missed a Xavier home basketball game for 20 years. David was a devoted husband, father and Pop Pop, and he was extremely active in coaching his children in softball, baseball and basketball. He also enjoyed reading and traveling with his family.
David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy K. O’Malia; children, Amy E. (Doug) Pickrel, Katy L. O’Malia, Casey S. (Courtney) O’Malia, Scott M. (Stephanie) O’Malia, Andrew J. (Lei) O’Malia and Molly K. O’Malia; grandchildren, Grace, Jack, Stella, Rowan, Caroline and Zelda; brothers, Dan J. (Rita) O’Malia and Dennis J. (Jill) O’Malia; and sister, Sharon M. (Tim) Pettygrove. A son, Matthew O’Malia, preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, Fishers, Visitation preceded the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Matthew O’Malia Scholarship Fund in care of Cathedral High School and/or the Parkinson’s Foundation and/or the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Indianapolis Humane Society and/or Xavier’s Men’s Basketball. Final care and arrangements were entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.
Sharon Lee (Tyler) Freed, 75, Carmel, passed away on May 10, 2022, with family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1947, in Hammond, IN, to Robert Lee and Virginia Juanita (Wright) Tyler. Sharon graduated from Indiana University in 1968 and quickly followed up with her master’s degree in 1970 in Nursing. Sharon genuinely loved working with people. She was a nurse for many years. Post nursing, Sharon brought her knowledge and experience with her as an advisor as she began her career with Prudential Securities in 1994. She was a very caring, compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable person and wonderful financial advisor as she was very focused on helping people plan for retirement, long-term care, and income needs. Sharon and her daughter, Katie, moved to Raymond James in November 2007. Together, they helped plan for others’ successful financial journeys. Sharon was the very definition of life well planned. Due to health issues, Sharon retired in 2017. Sharon was active in her community. She was a peer counselor for the Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization of Central Indiana, on the board of directors for the Pink Ribbon Connection, was musical director for Local Disciples of Christ Church, a former President of the Indiana Dance Ambassadors,
a choir director at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, and often played the piano and organ at various churches throughout Indiana, playing for congregations that did not have the means or ability to have full time musicians. Sharon will be greatly missed by her clients, friends, and family. She is survived by her husband, John Freed; her children, Katie Parkins (husband, Gary Guarino) and Jon Mink (significant other, Lynn Walters); brother, Steven Tyler; her granddaughters, Lexie Parkins and Libby Parkins; and her grandson, Nick Guarino. A Memorial Visitation was to be held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Home, Carmel, where the service was to begin at noon, with the Rev. Loral Tansy officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Iglesia Del Dios Vivo, 3745 East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46201. Stillinger Family Funeral Home – Hendryx Chapel has been honored to assist Sharon’s family and friends during their loss of an amazing woman. If you would like to sign the online guest book or send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www. stillingerfamily.com Many thanks to Flanner Buchanan for its hospitality.
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nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization. Mathis said he’ll be able to bring a unique perspective to the NSBA as a former professional athlete and use his platform to advocate for its goals. “It was a match made in heaven. We’re a small business trying to get off the ground, have organic roots and are just trying to do right and pay it forward in the community,” he said. “I’m happy to be a part of (the NSBA), and very humbled.” Mathis turned to coaching after his career on the field ended, working as a defensive assistant with the Colts beginning in 2017. But the job didn’t turn out to be what he expected, so he contacted Muir, who was already working as a trainer, to discuss a Former Colts teammates and Gridiron Gang founders Daniel Muir, left, and Robert Mathis pause after a training session at Grand Park.
potential partnership. It didn’t take long for them to decide to move forward. “We amassed such a wealth of knowledge, being coached by John Teerlinck and going against offensive linemen who were coached by Howard Mudd, arguably two of the greatest ever to coach the positions,” said Muir, who played defensive tackle for the Colts for four seasons. “We thought, ‘We have all this knowledge, we need to use it and pay it forward.’” The Gridiron Gang’s training initially focused on linemen, but it grew to offer programs for every position. Training is available for athletes from elementary school through those who play professionally and are looking to improve their skills or stay sharp in the offseason. Oftentimes, they’re on the field together. Jayden Childers, a recent graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School who plans to play defensive end at Western Michigan University, said it’s beneficial for the athletes of various ages and skill levels to train together. “For someone who’s in high school like me, when I become a freshman in college, I can still help out the young guys, but I still have older guys in front of me who are in the pros,” Childers said. “I can still learn a lot from them.” Mathis and Muir aim for the athletes to learn more than football skills from each other. Trainers meet with each client to
get to know their goals and story and work to strengthen them off the field, as well. “It turned into more of a mentor-based teaching beyond the field, things that we learned as young players in the NFL that we wish we had known in high school, financial literacy, social media training, dining etiquette, how to conduct yourself as young men,” Mathis said. Plus, working with athletes through the Gridiron Gang gives Mathis a chance to experience, to a point, one of his favorite memories as a Colt. “It’s the locker room dynamic we’re trying to go for,” he said. “Truth be told, a lot of retired sports people yearn for the locker room. That’s what they miss the most. That’s what we try to create.” Learn more at TheOriginalGridironGang.com. ON THE COVER: Robert Mathis demonstrates a drill during a Gridiron Gang training session at Grand Park. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY Robert Mathis and Daniel Muir, former Indianapolis Colts teammates who launched the Gridiron Gang elite football training program, also formed the Gridiron Gang Foundation to raise funds to send athletes with limited financial means through the program for free. Students from underrepresented communities, those willing to dedicate time as a volunteer and those whose parents or guardians work in the public sector are eligible to apply for scholarships. “The philanthropy side of the business is really, really growing,” Muir said. “It’s geared toward the inner city and rural areas of Indiana, young men who can’t afford this level of training.” In 2021, the Gridiron Gang Foundation raised more than $1 million and provided 300 scholarships. Learn more about requesting assistance or making a donation at theoriginalgridirongang.com/foundation.
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We cannot miss school on the day when we are to be line leader, the person assuming the important role of guiding a procession of fellow students from the classroom to the next activity. While some might imagine the position to be largely ceremonial, the savvy elementary pupil will argue it to be filled with responsibility and rife with potential for disaster. What if a wrong turn is made? What if an untied shoelace leads to an embarrassing trip? Why is it worth the risk? Isn’t getting a break from the toils of the day — a moment to talk to friends, enjoy some tater tots or run on the playground — enough? Would we care if our day were overshot, and we were sentenced to be perpetually the fourth person in line? Others would be behind, at times, but always someone would be ahead. As we mature into adulthood, this echo from our collective childhood hangs with us. While we enjoy travel, sailing on the open water, eating great food and watching the home team, many of us remain aware not of the destination of the line and how lucky we are to be in it but of our specific position within its ranks. We may board the plane first because of the credit card we’ve chosen but there is always someone before us. We may love our watercraft until we see the one sail by sleeker and more spacious. We may enjoy our delicious meal but lament that a reservation had denied us finding an establishment with a slightly higher rating. And we enjoy our sport tickets but wish ourselves to be a few rows closer. Why is it so frustrating for so many of us to be the worst of the best, the last to board first class?
Let’s talk mental health, friends. Undeniably, the last two years have been hard for most. For me, personally, I also lost my dad to cancer and turned 50, which surprisingly has been like a physical “off switch.” My eyesight is tanking, mood swings are elevating, and I can’t seem to shake the nagging tendonitis in my right shoulder. Needless to say, I’ve noticed an uptick in irritability and anger, especially when I am around my husband, Doo. From his eating granola to his dishwashing avoidance, his latenight Netflix binges to his early morning interruptions of my sacred bathroom routine, he manages We must prioritize to push and destigmatize the every sinconversations around gle one of mental health. my buttons on a pretty – DANIELLE WILSON regular basis. This isn’t new, but between the perimenopausal hormones, the last kiddo getting ready to fly the nest and the events of an almost inconceivable 2020 and 2021, my patience has gone the way of my continence. And I’m really tired of being mean to the ones I love. So, I’ve started seeing a therapist. Yeah, I said it. I’m in therapy! And it’s glorious! I’m able to share whatever I want without fear of judgement and in return receive new insight and practical feedback. I even have a workbook! I’m finally working on the things I can control and learning how to, if not exactly let go of, then at least obsess less over the things I can’t, like the stupid dishes. I’m not there yet, obviously, but I have noticed an easing of crankiness and resentment towards Doo. Friends, these are still difficult days. We must prioritize and destigmatize the conversations around mental health. Let’s talk about it! Peace out.
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There is hope for those living with Alzheimer’s disease Editor, I am one of the estimated 110,000 Hoosiers currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and I would like to share a bit of my experience to help others understand this disease. • It is possible to live well with dementia. Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life changing. When in the early stage of the disease, we can still function independently and continue doing the activities we enjoy. • If you want to know how I am doing, just ask me. I have shared my knowledge and experience with friends and family. Their prayers have helped me live and work through my diagnosis. Though I may sometimes forget your name, please know I still appreciate you asking how I am doing. • Understand that sometimes words and actions of people with Alzheimer’s are not how we would choose to act. There are times where I may interrupt you
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Dark-tinted windows make enforcing law difficult Editor, I continue reading articles about unsafe driving practices due to the illegal use of cellphones. Being able to enforce the law is impossible when we allow the illegal use of
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would have violated her fourth condiment rights. It’s legal to own a Glock, but a Whenever I read a newspaper article that squeezy bottle of mayonnaise is suspect. begs to become the basis of my next humor The woman accused the police of profiling column, I cut it out and save her, but the trail of Gulden’s Mustard packHUMOR it. Then I forget where I put it ets she left served as probable cause. She (I also do that with car titles, was once detained at an airport for having birth certificates and insurance policies). more than two ounces of vinaigrette in Here’s one rich article I did find on my her carry-on. She tried to avoid trouble by desktop. flirting with the In Boise, Idaho, TIA agents but was My mother was an unrepentant police thought they then arrested for Sweet’n Low thief, so I saw firsthand being too saucy. solved a yearlong how easy it was to score big at White condiment spree. A Pouring mayo 74-year-old woman down a library book Castle or Steak ’n Shake. Mom seemed was arrested after slot is a serious like a very nice person, but those pouring mayonnaise offense, but judges close to her knew that her sweet in a library book can use discretion disposition was artificial. drop box. She may in sentencing. also be connected – DICK WOLFSIE Hellmann’s on Hemto nine other condiingway is clearly ment-related crimes. a punishable crime, but mustard on “Mein I should have sent the Boise police a Kampf”? Any judge worth his salt should thank-you note for practically writing my overlook that breach. column for me. You could watch every “TwiPolice were reluctant to reveal the other light Zone” episode, and I’m tellin’ you, the nine condiment capers she committed — fearwords “condiment-related crimes” are not ing a wave of food-topping, copycat crimes going to pop up. would sprinkle the country. The woman did I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about not use Worcestershire sauce during the comwhat I would do if circumstances had led mission of any misdemeanors. Lea & Perrins me to a life of crime. However, I know that management could capitalize on this. Because when you’re looking for shifty ways to their product is high in sodium, they could make a living, the answer does not lie in a brag about how low it is in crime rates. select variety of sauces. The woman was put on probation. The My mother was an unrepentant Sweet’n judge thought she might be a flight risk, Low thief, so I saw firsthand how easy it and at last report she was on the lam. I bet was to score big at White Castle or Steak ’n she had some mint jelly in her purse. Shake. Mom seemed like a very nice person, but those close to her knew that her sweet disposition was artificial. Dick Wolfsie is an author, The book-defiling criminal carried a columnist and speaker. Contact backpack concealing her two sandwich him at wolfsie@aol.com. spreads of choice. Officers could not stop and search her without a warrant, or they
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Avoid common summer injuries Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Summer is a time for running, golfing, hitting the tennis courts or PODIATRY being active in your garden. Keep problems like sprains, heel pain and fractures from ruining your summer by learning how to avoid these common summer foot and ankle injuries. Ankle sprains Any stretching or tearing injury to your ankle ligaments is an ankle sprain. This injury happens when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an unusual way. Symptoms can include swelling, instability and pain. Avoid ankle sprains by warming up prior to any sports activity and wearing the appropriate footwear for the activity. Focus on exercises that improve your balance, strengthen your core and improve flexibility. If you suspect you’ve sprained your ankle, don’t try to walk off the pain. Come in right away to prevent further complications.
likely feel worst when you first get up from rest. To keep heel pain away, gradually build up your activity levels. And don’t forget to stretch your toes and calf muscles before and after exercising. Stress fractures These tiny cracks in your bone tend to develop over time, as you put repeat stress on the same part of your body. You may notice pain that comes on when you’re active, then goes away with rest. You might also have swelling around the painful area. Start any new exercise program slowly, progress gradually and wear the appropriate footwear for your activity. Adding low impact exercises and making sure your diet includes enough calcium and vitamin D can also help prevent stress fractures. Save your feet, and your summer, from pain and injuries by paying attention to any symptoms that arise and request an appointment at the first sign of trouble.
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COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts nation By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Conversation about the economy has centered on COVID-19 the last two-plus years. Michael Joyce, president of First MerECONOMY chants Private Wealth Advisors, said every economic presentation since April or May 2020 has included the number of positive COVID-19 cases. Joyce, who spoke at the May 25 Noblesville Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Economy at Purgatory Golf Club, said the pandemic has affected the supply chain and inflation. But he said there are other complicating issues as well. Joyce, a Carmel resident, was preparing to deliver a State of the Economy address in December 2021 when it was postponed. “The crisis in Ukraine was not in my materials in December,” Joyce said. “This is a humanitarian issue and this is a geopolitical issue. I’m not qualified to talk about those two things. I’m mildly qualified to talk about the economic impact of the Russian-Ukraine issue that is going on right now.” Joyce said Russia is not an economic powerhouse, making up less than 2 percent of global gross domestic product market. “However, they control some very key inputs for the global marketplace, particularly around energy and broader commodities, particularly in the agricultural space,” he said. “Eleven percent of the world’s wheat comes from Russia.” Another 2 percent of the world’s wheat comes from Ukraine. Joyce said wheat is a key input for global supply chains “You can see the impact the Russia- Ukraine crisis could have in the coming weeks,” Joyce said. “As the planting season has been missed in Ukraine and Russia because of this conflict, the global supply of wheat is about six weeks’ worth. You could start running into some downstream ef-
Michael Joyce, president of First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, gives the State of the Economy address to Noblesville Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
fects of there not being enough wheat in the world.” Joyce said northern Africa gets more than 8 percent of its wheat from the Russia-Ukraine region. “Nothing will cause unrest like not being able to feed people,” Joyce said. Joyce said the Russian-Ukraine crisis has dealt a shock to commodities, particularly energy, grains and select individual metals such as aluminum, nickel and zinc. The most noticeable shock is the cost of gasoline. Joyce said the slowdown in China’s economic growth has created additional issues. He said China is hampered by much stricter COVID-19 regulations, causing shutdowns. “That is part of what has been driving inflation higher,” he said. Joyce said unemployment in the U.S spiked to 14.7 percent on April 30, 2020. Two years later, the unemployment rate is 3.6 percent. “It’s almost historical lows,” Joyce said. “You look on the surface, and that appears to be a good thing. The unemployment rate doesn’t tell us the full scope of the story. You
have a low unemployment rate, but then you have a rapidly rising average hourly wage. If you run your own company, you know it’s hard to find people. When you do find people, it’s hard to be able to pay them.” Joyce said 11 million jobs are open. At the same time, people are quitting at record rates because of the highly competitive labor market and support from stimulus savings. Joyce said it also could be a factor behind people not working two jobs like before. Another factor is the aging workforce deciding to retire early during the pandemic. “There are a lot of mixed messages in the employment market right now,” he said. Joyce said Indiana’s unemployment figure is similar to the national number. “By and large, Indiana has weathered the storm slightly better than average,” Joyce said. Joyce said the recovery in the service section has been slower. Travel, entertainment and restaurants were all severely limited in the early stages of the pandemic. “The recovery in goods was almost instantaneous,” Joyce said. “We realized we were flush with cash (from stimulus payments), and so what are we going to do? We’re going to buy stuff. The recovery in services has been a little bit slower. We are starting to see this normalize a little bit.” Joyce also addressed core inflation, such as flexible items to overall inflation. “Things that are flexible like energy, food, we’re used to one week that eggs might be more expensive than the previous week,” he said. “There is always that volatility, but it’s the sticky items that the economy can handle a little less movement because they stick around for a long time. We’re thinking about health care, education and rent. If you look back at the 1970s, you had pressure on both sticky goods and flexible goods. Since the 1980s, we’ve not had that. Economists and the (Federal Reserve) in the last few months are starting to see an increase in the price of those sticky items.”
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education, youth development and family success. Sturdivant said average grant amounts last year were $93,000. Fishers resident River Sturdivant was “We spend a lot of time having conversarecently named the Arthur Dean Family tions and meeting people,” she said. Foundation’s first In her new position, Sturdivant, a NONPROFIT director of learnFishers resident, will work closely ing and impact, a with grant recipients. position that will allow her to work “We consider them the experts in more closely with grant recipients. the area, so we are not just telling The Arthur Dean Family Foundathem what to do, we are trying to tion is a private organization that co-create and learn together,” she serves Hamilton, Marion and Whitley said. Sturdivant counties. Sturdivant joins a small Prior to joining the Arthur Dean team of three, which includes Executive Family Foundation, Sturdivant worked for Director Ruthie Purcell-Jones, Indianapolis, the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and Director of Grantmaking Andrew Black, where she oversaw special donor initiatives, Carmel. In her role, Sturdivant will support research and evaluation. Sturdivant has a grant recipients in building organizational doctorate in adult learning and development capacity and sharing lessons learned and and a master’s in international education. ensuring the foundation’s impact is aligned “We are thrilled to expand our team and with its values and approach. welcome Dr. Sturdivant as we begin to “I’m just excited to be able to join a team focus our efforts beyond the grantmaking where we are really focused on doing more check. We know that she will not only asthan just writing the check (for grants),” sist our grantee partners, but also support Sturdivant said. “It’s a great opportunity to the Foundation in learning how to enhance listen to and learn from experts doing the our effectiveness,” Arthur Dean Family work, day in and day out.” Foundation Executive Director Ruthie PurThe foundation’s areas of interest are cell-Jones stated in a press release.
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employer reports and anonymous, comprehensive employee surveys. Borshoff hire — Josie Myers has joined PR agency Borshoff as a digital designer. In her new role, Myers will work alongside the creative and digital teams to deliver digital design solutions and best practices to clients. She holds a bachelor’s degree Myers in media-creative advertising from Indiana University Bloomington and resides in Carmel. Gucci coming to Fashion Mall — Gucci will open a store in mid-June in The Fashion Mall at Keystone. The boutique will span more than 6,500 square feet and showcase men’s and women’s small leather goods, handbags, luggage, jewelry, watches and eyewear. The new store is LEED-certified, with LED lighting to promote energy efficiency.
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Musical shares WWII couples’ love stories By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Christine Colquitt Thacker is eager to see the love story of her late grandparents depicted on stage. PERFORMANCE John and Becky Colquitt’s romance is one of eight stories featured in “I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II,” which is set for 8 p.m. June 11 at the Palladium at the Center at the Performing Arts in Carmel. The work is the creation of Carmel resident Ellen Kingston, the director of special events for the Center. John Colquitt met Becky before he left for World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines. “My great grandmother wasn’t entirely crazy about John Colquitt, but my grandmother said she wasn’t going to have anyone else,” Colquitt Thacker said. “They got married and started a family. They raised four sons and all the boys went off to serve in the military in some capacity. They just had an amazing, beautiful family life. They were the center of their community. They served in their church.” Colquitt Thacker said her grandfather served in an all-Black unit. “His story is kind of different from going into World War II and coming back to the United States where he wasn’t really able to vote yet,” Colquitt Thacker said. “He had a love for country, and his feelings of duty and service, no matter what, is really beautiful.” Colquitt Thacker said his unit captured an enemy troop. “There was a certain level of irony when they were captured by a Black unit,’ she said of her grandfather, who earned two Bronze Stars. Colquitt Thacker’s father, Michael, will be among those attending. Colquitt Thacker, a Noblesville resident, and Kingston are friends, having worked together in Yuletide with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Colquitt Thacker is an assistant professor of dance at Anderson University. Another story told will be that of Harry and Eleanor McCafferty. Their son Dennis is a retired cello instructor from the Uni-
‘MARY POPPINS’ “Mary Poppins” runs through July 10 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. “RUMORS” Main Street Productions presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors” through June 12 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplahouse.org. “THE LITTLE PRINCE” Mud Creek Players’ production of “The Little Prince” runs through June 18 at the Mud Creek Barn Theater in Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org. “DECEIVING GRANNY” Red Barn Summer Theatre’s “Deceiving Granny” will be presented June 8 to 19 at Red Barn in Frankfort. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net. “I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II” is set for 8 p.m. June 11 at the Palladium at the Center at the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Graphic courtesy of Center for the Performing Arts)
versity of Indianapolis. His wife, Anne, is a retired Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra member. Harry, 97, primarily served in China for the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a cartographer, drawing troop maps from aerial reconnaissance. “He’s in good health but he’s not very mobile,” Dennis said. “He can’t really travel. But the rest of the family will be here for him. I have two sisters and a brother-inlaw. Our son is coming down from Chicago.” Harry and Eleanor met in Columbus, Ohio, before the war. “They were married in Washington, D.C., right before he shipped out,” Dennis said. “My mother has saved the letters he had written during the war. He did a lot of drawing and painting, so a lot of the letters were illustrated that he sent back.” Dennis said it will be special to see his parents’ love story played out. “We went through the memorabilia and the stuff she had saved,” Dennis said. “They had been packed away for several years and he hadn’t seen it forever. He had a terrific time going through it. It was a meaningful experience for him to see
these things. It spurred him telling us stories that we had never heard before.” The show also includes the story of Bud and Maida Hyde, who were married in 1942. Kingston said Bud wrote Maida consistently and she kept all the letters. Their love story tragically ended when Bud’s plane was shot down during a mission over Tokyo. Matthew Vire, who is performing in the show, shared the story of Bud and Maida, who were the grandparents of Kevin Wanzer. “We are delighted with the narration Ellen wrote for my in-laws’ story and honored that she chose to include them,” said Vire, who lives in Indianapolis. “We dug up some great old photos and, shown in the context of their story, it’s extremely moving. I’m always very happy to do anything with Ellen. She’s extraordinarily creative, gracious and a joy to work with. This particular show is especially thrilling because we get to do it at the Palladium. To sing on that stage is indescribably wonderful. My mother-in-law (Maida’s daughter) will fly in from Florida to see the show. She’s excited and we’re so looking forward to that.” For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
“ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA” Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents the world premiere of “Antony and Cleopatra” at 7 p.m. June 9-11 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
Songbook finalists set editorial@youarecurrent.com From hundreds of applications nationwide, 40 finalists from 19 states have been selected to participate in this year’s Songbook Academy® summer intensive, a youth music program focused on the timeless standards of jazz, pop, Broadway and Hollywood. The intensive is held from July 16-23 at the Foundation’s headquarters at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Among the 12 finalists from Indiana are 2022 Carmel High School graduates Ayaan Abbasi and Sarah Warf; Seth Jacobsen, who will be a CHS senior this fall and Emmaline Colvin, who will be a CHS junior; Izzy Casciani, who will be a junior at Zionville Community High School, and Lauren Sciaudone, Westfield, who will be a senior at Guerin High School.
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•Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin Together Onstage Thu Apr 13 at 7:30pm | The Palladium
•My Name is NOT Mom Fri Oct 14 at 8pm | The Palladium
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•Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour Sat Oct 15 at 8pm | The Palladium
•Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour Fri Dec 9 at 8pm | The Palladium
•The Four Phantoms in Concert Fri Apr 21 at 8pm | The Palladium
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•Marie Osmond: A Symphonic Christmas Tour Sat Dec 10 at 8pm | The Palladium
•Madeleine Peyroux: “Careless Love” & Paula Cole: “This Fire” Thu Oct 20 at 7:30pm | The Palladium
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•National Geographic Live: Filipe DeAndrade: Untamed Tue Apr 25 at 7:30pm | The Palladium
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•George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Sun Apr 30 at 7pm | The Palladium
•Ella: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald in Concert Fri Nov 4 at 8pm | The Palladium
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These activities made possible in part with support from the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Songbook Foundation to celebrate international archives editorial@youarecurrent.com The public will be able to view rare music memorabilia and receive tips on preserving their own family history EXHIBIT during an upcoming Great American Songbook Foundation special event. To celebrate International Archives Day, the Songbook Archives Day Open House is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Admission is free. Additional information is available by registering at TheSongbook.org/ArchivesDay. The event will include educational presentations, activities and displays of some of the treasures housed in the Songbook Library & Archives, from Ella Fitzgerald’s elaborate stage dresses to musical arrangements from Andy Williams’ iconic TV specials. Visitors can learn about archival materials and practices; test their knowledge on the best ways to store photos, records and other media; and explore the various types of notated music, from simple sheet music to full scores.
Great American Songbook Foundation will celebrate International Archives Day at the Songbook Archives Day Open House June 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Songbook Foundation)
Hourly presentations are: 11:30 a.m.: “What Does an Archive Actually Do?” — Emily Rapoza, director of library & archives; 12:30 p.m.: “What Happens Without an Archive?” — Rapoza; 1:30 p.m.: “All About Arrangements” — Anna LoPrete, music librarian 2:30 p.m.: “How to Use an Archive” — Rapoza; 3:30 p.m.: “Mini-Concert from the Collections” — A special preview performance by Olivia Broadwater and other cast members from the upcoming local musical production, “I’ll Be Seeing You: Love Stories of World War II,” premiering June 11 at the Palladium.
Play makes Red Barn debut By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
“I try to do things at the high school that you wouldn’t necessarily call a high school show,” said Taylor, who directs the show. Michael Taylor has long been connected “The problem is you can’t cut or edit anywith Red Barn Summer Theatre, but this is thing. Most authors don’t want you to, so something new. I thought I would write something COMEDY The season opener that had my students’ sense of of “Deceiving Granny” humor but still doesn’t feel like a marks the first time one of Taylor’s middle school show. I then decided four plays has been presented at to submit it and it was published. the Red Barn in Frankfort. The show “Since then, this show has been has eight performances from June played in several countries and all 8 to 19. over the U.S.” Taylor Taylor has been with Red Barn for The cast has 11 members. 26 years, including the past seven as artis“We have actors who have been acting tic director, for only a few years or just out of college “It’s very slapstick, very much a farce,” to seasoned professionals who have been Taylor said of his play. “It’s very over-theacting for 40 years,” Taylor said. top physical comedy, the slamming-door Taylor said an actor, Jan McGill, saw the farce, one person leaves and another play at the high school and asked Taylor enters.” why it hadn’t been presented at Red Barn. The play is about a married couple trying “She said the high school audience and to inherit a fortune from a grandmother Barn audience are very different, so a lot of they have never met. people didn’t get to see it,” Taylor said. “Deceiving Granny” made its debut at McGill has a part in Red Barn’s second Frankfort High School, where Taylor teaches show, “Murdered by Death.” theater, 10 years ago. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
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Art on Main set summer shows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Deb Slack has noticed a trend as more young people move to the Carmel Arts & Design District. EXHIBITS “We see a lot of younger couples wanting to buy original art and starting their collections, which is exciting,” Slack said. Slack and fellow Art on Main Gallery and Gifts co-owners Kim Greene and Randall Scott Harden will take turns hosting shows this summer. Greene and Slack live in Carmel and Harden lives in Noblesville. “People are spending more time at home and appreciate having original pieces,” Greene said. Greene’s show is called “Color Your Dreams” and also features Carmel resident Jill Dunn, a jewelry artist, and Fishers resident Ladan Abbaspour, an abstract painter. A reception will be conducted from 5 to 8 p.m. June 10 at the gallery, 111 W. Main St. Greene will feature floral and abstract paintings. “I’m trying to find my new balance between realism and abstraction,” Greene
Art on Main co-owners Kim Greene, Randall Scott Harden and Deb Slack pause in front of Greene’s paintings on display in June. (Photo courtesy of Art on Main)
said. “It’s fun to try new techniques and materials.” Harden will feature paintings from Italy, where he recently visited for 20 days. A catered show will be presented July 7. Harden, who frequently draws inspiration for his artwork in Europe, made his first visit since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Slack’s August show will be co-presented with her mother, Indianapolis artist Barb Gregory. The reception will be Aug. 5. “This is our annual mother-daughter show,” Slack said. “It’s going to be abstract paintings for both of us.”
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CCP stages ‘A Medley of Murders’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Charles Haas acknowledged he had stage fright when he was younger. But a little shove from his THEATER mother, theater veteran Tanya Haas, was all he needed to overcome it. “In 2016, she pushed me to do a Christmas show at Carmel Community Players,” Charles said. “I had an absolute blast and that kickstarted my interest in doing theater.” Charles is in two of the three shows that make up “A Medley of Murders,” which is Carmel Community Players’ youth production set for June 10 to 19 at Carmel Friends Church, 651 Main St. Charles appears in “Murder at the Art Show” and “Death of a Dead Guy.” The other short play is “Cheating Death.” “It’s fun getting to play more than one character,” said Charles, a Carmel resident who will be a senior at Cathedral High School. “My characters are relatively different types of people. They’re lighthearted comedy, not dark, deep heavy stuff.”
From left, Emerson Bobenmoyer, Morgan Rusbasan, Charles Haas, Quinn Yeater, Owen Yeater, Mason Yeater, Joey Brandenburg and Jayda Glynn. (Photo by Tanya Haas)
Tanya is directing the youth show with a cast of 15. Jayda Glynn, who will be a Carmel High School senior in August, previously performed in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at CCP. “I’ve done plays around Carmel and other community theaters,” Glynn said. “I do like working with people my own age. This feels very welcoming, and you get to know your cast.” Glynn appears in “Murder in the Art Show,” which is the second act of the show. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
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Where’s Amy attends Center’s season preview party Where’s Amy attended the May 23 Center for the Performing Arts 2022-23 season preview party at The Tarkington in Carmel. The event included hors d’oeuvres, spirits and live music before Center for the Performing Arts President and CEO Jeffrey McDermott revealed the exciting and diverse lineup. The Center will present a mix of popular music artists, family themed workshops and activities, a holiday series and the 2022 Celebration Gala featuring Straight No Chaser. Above, Chris Lewis (Carmel) with Carol and Brian Urbanski (Carmel). For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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Squaring circular phrases Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Today, I’m tackling “square” phrases. What do they mean, and how did we get them? GRAMMAR GUY If I had a nickel for every time someone called me “square,” I’d be able to retire from being a part-time columnist. “He’s such a square.” In this usage, “square” means nerd, geek, old-fashioned, unpopular, or dorky. It’s middle school all over again. We get this slang usage of square from jazz musicians in the 1940s to refer to a person who didn’t appreciate jazz, but instead preferred passé, oldey-timey music. Back then, it wasn’t hip to be square. Is that a square deal? What exactly is a square deal? Simply stated, a square deal is a fair, honest trade or transaction. Teddy Roosevelt liked the term so much that he attached it to his labor reform initiatives during the early 1900s. The term “square deal” first shows up in print in the New York Times in the 1870s and 1880s to refer to a fair arrangement. As good writers are wont to do, Teddy stole
“square deal” and made it his own. What is a square meal? Is it a lunch comprised of bouillon cubes and saltine crackers? Don’t be ridiculous! A square meal means “a healthy, nourishing meal.” Have you ever heard someone use the term “square the circle”? It means someone is attempting to complete a seemingly impossible task. It could also mean someone is trying to bring together two parties who are completely different. Oil and water. Democrat and Republican. Sooner and Longhorn. “Square the circle” is a phrase we get from geometry; in fact, Greek mathematicians posed the problem of constructing a square with the area of a circle with only a compass and a straightedge. What does that mean? I’m not sure; I don’t let things like this get me bent out of shape.
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Today, in the continuing series about Rome, we visit the Borghese Gallery, displaying one of the world’s TRAVEL greatest art collections. In 1605, soon after his election, Pope Paul V named Scipione Borghese, his favorite nephew, cardinal and appointed him to many lucrative church positions, including papal secretary. Using his enormous wealth and the coercive powers of his offices, Cardinal Borghese assembled the best art in Italy, ranging from Roman and Egyptian antiquities to paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, Rubens and Titian. He commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the leading sculptor of his age, to create enormous works based on Greek and Roman mythology. To display his massive collection and to entertain his important friends, beginning in 1608 Cardinal Borghese built a 20-room villa on several hundred acres just outside Rome given to him by Pope Paul. The land itself featured gardens displaying important works. Cardinal Borghese’s land and villa stayed in the Borghese family until 1902, when the Italian state acquired them. Today, the villa is open to the public as the Borghese Gallery, and the surrounding land is a large park. The gallery contains most of the cardinal’s extraordinary collection, including definitive paintings by Caravaggio, and important works added by his descendants. Fourth-century mosaics on the floor of the entrance hall provide unique information about Roman gladiators. The many displayed works of Bernini, representing much of his life’s work, include two nearly identi-
Caravaggio’s painting of Saint Jerome in the Borghese Gallery.
Canova’s sculpture, “Paolina Borghese Bonaparte as Venus,” in the Borghese Gallery.
cal busts of Cardinal Borghese, the second reportedly created in three days after the first developed a crack, and a remarkably expressive statue of David about to release his slingshot. An important 19th-century sculpture by Canova, commissioned by Camillo Borghese, shows Napoleon’s sister Paolina, then Camillo’s wife, as Venus. If you are in Rome and miss the Borghese Gallery, you will have missed one of the city’s most important treasures.
Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.
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DISPATCHES Keep veggies crunchy — When radishes, celery or carrots have lost their crunch, simply pop them in a bowl of iced water along with a slice of raw potato and watch the limp vegetables freshen up right before your eyes. Source: Esquire Keep honey clear — Believe it or not, honey is the only nonperishable food substance, so don’t get rid of it when it crystallizes or becomes cloudy. Microwave on medium heat, in 30-second increments, to make it clear again. Source: Esquire NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2022-00091 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 27th day of June at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms (1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: We are requesting a variance to allow a fence height of 48 inches on the north side of our property rather than the 42” In the current allowances when encroaching on the 25’ building set back. With the property being known as (address): 3803 Cole Ct, Carmel, IN 46032 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2022-00091 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-13-06-00-07-017.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Mike and Barb Weaver PETITIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to erect a new 28.3’ metal light pole and install a top-mounted antenna at 35’ near 10647 Towne Road, Carmel, IN (20220591). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties. PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to erect a new 27.5’ metal light pole and install a top-mounted antenna at 34.7’ near 11110 Towne Road, Carmel, IN (20220590). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties. PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to erect a new 27.5’ metal light pole and install a top-mounted antenna at 34.7’ near 1911 W. 116th Street, Carmel, IN (20220589). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties. Crown Castle is proposing to install a 154foot monopole telecommunications tower at the following site: 1531 West Main Street, Carmel, Hamilton County, IN; 39.976977778, -86.169669444. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gambino, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Monica.Gambino@ CrownCastle.com, 724-416-2516 within 30 days of the date of this publication.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Nos. PZ-2022-00081 V through PZ-2022-00089 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 27th day of June, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon Use and Development Standards Variance applications for: - Minimum 10,000 sq. ft. R2 lot sizes required, 7,617 sq. ft. requested for Parcels E & F. - Permitted Uses, Office use in R2 zoning district requested for Parcels C & D. - Minimum 35-ft R2 front yard setbacks required, 10.2-ft requested for Parcels E & F. - Minimum 20-ft R2 rear yard setback required, 5.7-ft requested for Parcels E & F. - Maximum 35% R2 lot cover allowed, 39% requested for Parcels E & F. - Maximum 80% C2 lot cover allowed, 85% requested for Parcels A, B, C & D. - Bufferyard Width, Minimum 30’ rear bufferyard required; 25’ requested for Parcels C & D. - Bufferyard Content, Hardscape improvements and parking lot located in portion of bufferyards requested for Parcels A, C & D. - Transportation Plan Compliance: 90’, 56’, and 56’ street right of way widths required for 3rd Ave SW, Industrial Dr., and Emerson Rd.; Request for ROW widths as shown on Site Exhibit. On the property being known as: 210 3rd Ave. SW (former AT&T site) and 449 and 451 Emerson Rd. (Johnson Addition Lots 29-30). The application is identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2022-00081 V, PZ-2022-00082 UV, PZ-2022-00083 V, PZ-2022-00084 V, PZ-2022-00085 V, PZ-2022-00086 V, PZ-2022-00087 V, PZ-2022-00088 V, and PZ-202200089 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax Parcel ID Nos. 16-09-25-04-05001.000; 16-09-25-04-03-006.000; and 16-09-25-04-03-005.000. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. PST Land Holdings, LLC and Pure Development Capital, Inc. PETITIONERS
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel by and through the Carmel Redevelopment Commission Department: Carmel Redevelopment Commission City Hall, One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Tarkington Parking Garage Repairs, 819 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032 Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel by and through the Carmel Redevelopment Commission (“CRC”) will receive sealed bid proposals for the Tarkington Parking Garage Repairs General Construction Contract, as more fully described in the Bid Documents, for the above described Project at City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 until 2:00 PM EST, on or before Thursday, July 14, 2022 (“Bid Due Date and Time”). All Bid Proposals must meet the CRC terms and conditions as set out in the Bid Documents. Bids submitted prior to the Bid Due Date and Time shall be delivered during normal office hours to the attention of the CRC at City Hall, One Civic Square, City of Carmel, Indiana, 46032. No late bid proposals will be accepted and opened after the Bid Due Date and Time. Commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bid proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud by the CRC. All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. All bidders shall provide a bid bond as required by the Bid Documents. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID - TARKINGTON PARKING GARAGE REPAIRS, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT”. Project Participants and Funding: CRC is the Contract Owner of the Project and will continue to be the owner of the Tarkington Garage once construction is complete. The Project is being funded by the CRC. As such, the Project is a public works project, subject to the competitive bidding requirements of Title 36 of the Indiana Code. CRC is intending to deliver the Project through the use of a general construction contractor. The Engineer for the Project is Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 8606 Allisonville Road, Suite 205, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 (“WJE”). Project Description: The Project consists of a five-level precast concrete parking garage which provides access to the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre on the north and to apartments on the east (“Garage”). The structural system of the Garage consists of precast concrete double tee beams bearing on reinforced concrete corbels cast onto concrete shear walls and precast concrete girders, with a field applied concrete topping placed on the top of the precast double tee beams. There are a number of conditions in the Garage which require remediation, including concrete conditions, waterproofing conditions, wall panel connections and bearing pad conditions, surface scaling conditions, and lower level traffic membrane conditions. Scope of Work: The Work to be performed on the Project shall include, but not be limited to, the items shown on the Project Drawings and Specifications, and include the following: Specified repairs to wall-to-wall connections, foundation-to-wall connections, precast concrete wall panel bearings, areas of unsound concrete and/or areas with exposed reinforcing steel, and repairs to spalled concrete corbel; replacement of deteriorated bearing pads; and installation of sealant at locations of missing grout at wall panel lifting connections, installation of a traffic-bearing membrane, installation of non-sag repair mortar at foundation-to-wall connections where missing, and installation of sealant and rout and seal cracks at locations outside of traffic-bearing membrane areas identified by Engineer during construction. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will be required of the successful bidder for the general construction contract awarded. It is intended that actual construction of the Work shall be started per the schedule in the Project Manual, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a general construction contract, furnish performance and payment bonds, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to it. The Project Manual, containing the Bid Documents, General Requirements and Technical Specifications, and the Project Drawings for the Project have been assembled into a bound project manual, which together with the Project Drawings, may be examined at the following location: City of Carmel Redevelopment Department 580 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN 46032 Hard copies or downloadable files of such drawings and Project Manual may be purchased from the Repro Graphix, Inc. ePlanroom (https://eplanroom.reprographix.com/). Repro Graphix Inc. 437 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 637-3377 (800) 718-0035 Payments and costs of obtaining the Contract Documents are non-refundable. 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