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doesn’t make sense to support the bill based on protecting employee health because retail tobacco stores would be exempt and their workers still exposed to smoke. Carmel residents and city council members Rider said he despises smoking and is perare split on whether to ban smoking at bars sonally in favor of the comprehensive and private clubs. CITY NEWS ban but doesn’t believe it’s the counSeveral elected ofcil’s job to prohibit a legal activity ficials and members that people can choose to avoid. of the public spoke for and against “You’ve got to be careful taking the proposal at a June 26 meeting of away choice. Where does it stop?” he the city council’s finance, utilities and said. “Alcohol, if abused, is probably rules committee. as bad for you as tobacco.” In April, the council began reviewRider Councilor Ron Carter, who said he ing the city’s smoking ordinance to smoked more than two packs of cigaconsider adding a ban of vaping in rettes a day before quitting the habit, places where smoking is already prosaid he supports expanding the smokhibited, a change strongly supported ing ban. He said declining to approve by councilors and the community. But the change would be catering to the 3 at a June 10 meeting, the committee entities that still allow it. He doesn’t proposed expanding the scope of buy the argument that expanding the where smoking is banned, in large Carter ban would hurt their business. part to protect the health of employ“If smoking is the only thing that they have ees at those establishments. going for their business that differentiates City councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider, a resthem from all of their competition, maybe the taurant owner who said he would recuse business isn’t that viable, anyway,” Carter himself from voting if the comprehensive said. ban progresses to the city council, said it

Carmel resident Duncan Wilson said he collected 140 signatures in 72 hours against banning smoking in bars and private clubs. “My pursuit of happiness is enjoying a cigar with a drink down at the bar with my friends,” he said. “I’m also a Vietnam-era veteran, so I’ve put in my time to defend this country and the Constitutional rights we have. There are not rights anywhere that say you have the right to be 100 percent comfortable. Sometimes I’m behind somebody who has doused themselves in perfume and I want to choke on it.” Amy Lutz, a Hamilton County resident who said she frequently shops in Carmel, said she lost both parents to smoking-related lung cancer in 2014 and found out last week — much to her dismay — that her daughter had tried vaping. She urged the council to take a stronger stand against smoking. “The next generation needs more role models to show that smoke-free is the only way to live,” she said. The committee plans to meet again to consider discussing the issue before the council’s July 15 meeting and likely vote.

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already on the November ballot. Four Democratic candidates are running for Carmel City Council: Cleaster Davis in the Central District; Ti’Gre McNear in the NorthIt appears Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard won’t east District; William L. Howard II in the North face a challenger in the November election. District; and Miles Nelson in the West Previously, Hamilton District. All except Nelson will face ELECTION County Democratic Republican incumbents. Party Chair Joe WeWeingarten said recent elections ingarten said he expected his party show that the Democratic Party is would nominate a candidate before growing in Carmel, a city that rarely the July 3 deadline, but the candidate saw Democrats run in the past, let decided not to run. alone win. He said candidates have a “He backed out because too many Brainard better shot at winning this year than people didn’t want him to run,” Weinthose in past elections, and he expects Nelgarten said. “He said, ‘Why should I fight not son to win the West District. only Brainard but my own (party), too?’” None of the incumbent city councilors live Weingarten said some members of his parin the West District, because redistricting ty worried that Brainard would come out in approved in late 2018 created an additional “full force” if he had an opponent, which they district. The redistricting was a result of Carthought could hurt the chances of Democrats

mel becoming a second-class city, which also increases the total number of councilors from seven to nine. Nelson is running against Republican Debra Minott. Neither has run for office before. Democratic, Republican and Libertarian parties have until July 3 to file a certificate of selection to fill a vacancy on the municipal election ballot. Independent candidates had until July 1 for the voter registration office to verify enough signatures had been obtained to run. If confirmed, independent candidates must file paperwork to run by noon July 15. As of June 26, no independent candidate had filed to run for any office in Hamilton County. Brainard is seeking his seventh term in office. He has only faced a Democratic challenger one time (2007), when he defeated Henry Winckler and an independent candidate by earning 66 percent of the vote.

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Sexual abuse alleged at Carmel Senior Living By Michael Rheinheimer • news@currentincarmel.com A central Indiana woman is suing Carmel Senior Living for abuse her elderly mother allegedly suffered at the hands of a former employee who pleaded guilty to murder in COURTS 1987. The woman, identified as Jane Doe I in the complaint, alleges that her mother, identified as Jane Doe II, was sexually abused by Michael Damon Sullivan. Doe II reported the abuse to her counselor, and the counselor reported the abuse to authorities, including the Indiana Dept. of Health. According to the DOH report, Doe II told a family member about what happened. On Aug. 10, 2018, she was interviewed by a detective. Sullivan was employed as a member of the kitchen staff at the time the abuse is alleged to have occurred. According to records obtained by prosecutors, Sullivan applied to Carmel Senior Living in May 2016 and was hired that June. Attorney Ashley Hadler is handling the suit on behalf of the family. She said criminal charges have not yet been brought against Sullivan. “There is a pending investigation (being) handled by detectives in Hamilton County,” Hadler said. “They have been testing clothing and bedding for DNA. No charges have been filed yet.” According to the complaint, Carmel Senior Living and its parent company, Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC, put its residents at risk by hiring Sullivan and is therefore liable for damages. The complaint reads, “At all times relevant to this Complaint,

the Defendants, CSL and Spectrum … were required to have in effect appropriate safeguards related to their employee hiring and retention practices to provide Jane with supervision and assistance and to ensure that Jane was not sexually abused.” The complaint alleges that the abuse occurred on or before Aug. 7, 2018, and resulted in “severe physical, emotional and psychological trauma.” It is not yet known whether the case will go to trial or through arbitration. Hadler wants a trial. “I’d like to see this proceed to jury,” she said. “This is such an important thing for the people of Hamilton County to know.” William Swearingen, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Spectrum Retirement Communities, said his company could not comment because of the active civil proceedings. He said his company takes the allegations seriously and is cooperating with authorities. He said Spectrum has launched its own internal investigation. In 1987, Sullivan, now 50, was convicted in the rape and murder of 6-year-old Tamika Larry in Anderson. He was sentenced as a Class A felon after pleading guilty, according to the Anderson Herald Bulletin. In return, the state dismissed the death penalty. Records at the Indiana Dept. of Corrections show his sentence began March 3, 1987. He was paroled April 14, 2012, and discharged from parole on April 14, 2013. Jaime Lira, the director of marketing for the law firm Cohen & Malad, urges anyone with additional information or concerns to come forward. The office may be reached at 317-636-6481. Sullivan’s attorneys did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.

OBITUARY Joyce Alane Sipka Winner died June 8 in Carmel. She was born Aug. 18, 1955, to Margaret Smatlak Sipka and Joseph Arnold Sipka in Warren, Ohio. She graduated with honors from Newton Falls High School in 1973. In 1977, she graduated with honors from Anderson (College) University. Her greatest honor occurred Winner Aug. 2, 1997 when she married the love of her life, James B. Winner (Jimmy). When she married Jimmy, Joyce believed she received a bonus gift — Jimmy’s daughter, Megan Winner (Marcus). She was preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law, James E. Winner. Joyce is survived by her siblings, Sue Sipka Roper (Ralph) of Carmel and Timothy Sipka (Chris) from Alma, Michigan and by numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, make gifts to the Carmel Clay Public Library – West Branch (55 4th Ave., Carmel, Indiana 46032). Make checks payable to CCPL – Joyce Winner Fund. There will be a celebration of life service at noon July 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. Calling hours are 9 a.m. to noon, preceding the service.

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July 4 event to benefit ministries By Emma Uber news@currentincarmel.com On July 4, an estimated 2,000 people will gather on the front lawn of Carmel United Methodist Church to enjoy food, fun and fireworks, all while raising monCUMC ey for various CUMC missions. Given CUMC’s proximity to the CarmelFest fireworks show, local families have been gathering on the lawn to enjoy the display for several years. This year marks the fifth year the church has embraced the crowd as an opportunity for community bonding and outreach. “We will have our restrooms open from 5 to 11 p.m.,” Local Missions Minister Mike Podgorski said. “Greek’s Pizza and Kona Ice will be on the front drive as well. We will have synchronized music (playing) from our tower to add to the enjoyment.” In addition to providing a convenient space and entertaining night, one of CUMC’s main objectives is to raise money for outreach programs. “It’s a chance for the community to get together and donate some proceeds that will go back to helping those in need in their community, so it’s a win-win,” Podgor-

From left, Hamilton County KidsCoats Executive Director Linda Withrow and Carmel United Methodist Church Local Missions Minister Mike Podgorski sort through donated coats. CUMC will collect monetary donations for KidsCoats at its July 4 event. (Photo by Emma Uber)

ski said. “We also want to let people know what we are doing.” Parking, a space on the lawn, restrooms and music are free, but church members will collect donations of any size. All funds will benefit the CUMC food pantry or KidsCoats. The CUMC food pantry serves an average of 1,200 families per month while KidsCoats supplies those in need with more than 5,000 coats per year. According to Hamilton

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Freedom Run returns July 4 By Jasmine Hsu news@currentincarmel.com CarmelFest will kick off July 4 festivities with the annual Freedom Run, an opportunity to promote fitness CARMELFEST and show community spirit and patriotism. “The purpose of the event is to celebrate Independence Day with a morning of fun and fitness,” said Jason Springer, marketing coordinator for Tuxedo Brothers, the company organizing the event. The Freedom Run begins at 8 a.m. at Carmel High School and takes runners into the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. All participants receive a T-shirt and age-group winners will receive awards. Avid runners can choose the 4.5-mile course, while families or those looking for a lighter option can complete the 1.5-mile course. Two water stations will be along the route and light snacks and refreshments will be available at the end of the race. “We get a wide variety of children and older folks,” Springer said. “The event draws lots of families from the area around Carmel

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Holly Titus used to love hot dogs — until she started eating them competitively. “I still eat them once in a while, but few and far between after a conJULY 4TH test,” said Titus, a customer support coordinator at Wild Birds Unlimited’s headquarters in Carmel. The 41-year-old will compete for the second time in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest at New York’s Coney Island in Brooklyn. So, how did Titus discover her talent for competitive hot dog eating? “It’s a question I never thought I’d be asked in my life! It actually started with cycling,” she said. “I am just one of those people who was never good at athletic things until I got on a bike. Someone told me about a doughnut-eating bike race — and I love doughnuts and I love to ride — so I did it and won the race. So, competitively eating doughnuts is how it all started.” That, and a dare from a friend to “do that hot dog thing (competitive eater) Joey Chestnut does.” “I wondered if I could,” she said. “I used

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to watch it on TV on the Fourth of July, so I thought maybe I could try it.” So, in 2018 she headed to a Cincinnati Reds game for a contest, ate eight hot dogs (bun included) in 10 minutes and ended up winning. That led to competing in July 2018

for the first time in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest, where she ate eight in 10 minutes. This year, Titus entered a qualifying competition in St. Louis, where she ate 13 in 10 minutes, and earned another shot at the Nathan’s Fourth of July event. Titus doesn’t practice for competitions but typically does not eat the day before. “I am super-duper hungry by the time it happens,” she said. Her technique is simple. She tears the hot dog and bun in half and dunks it in water to make the bun easier to swallow. “You have to work past your brain telling you you’re full,” she said. “Thankfully, I’ve not gotten sick. I think I’m more scared about that than eating too much.” Reaction to her talent is mixed. “It’s sort of half-mortified and halffascinated, especially at work since I just started in April, but I do love the reaction,” she said. “People look at me and ask why I do it. My daughter (Lilly) went with me to Coney Island last year and thinks it’s cool, but she doesn’t want to watch during (the event). She thinks it’s gross.” The hot dog-eating contest will be televised at 11:30 a.m. July 4 on ESPN.

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The American Lung Association stands with other state and local health organizations in our support of Carmel’s proposed smokefree air ordinance, which prohibits smoking and e-cigarette use in all schools, libraries, bars, and clubs. Similar smokefree air laws are now the norm for cities and states nationwide. In fact, 28 states and over 1,500 municipalities across the country have passed strong smokefree air laws. These policies protect the health of workers, residents, and visitors alike. Carmel prides itself on being a leader in our state in many areas, and we hope it becomes a leader for smokefree air laws as well. There is an urgent need for action on tobacco control among lawmakers at all levels of government. Indiana’s national ranking on smoking rate recently fell from 41st to 44th—we’re trending in the wrong direction. Tobacco use remains our state’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, killing more than 11,000 Hoosiers every year. We are also seeing a staggering rise in e-cigarette use among youth in Indiana

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cause cancer. It is a serious health hazard that causes more than 41,000 deaths per year nationwide. But secondhand smoke is not limited to only combustible cigarettes. In December 2016, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report concluding that aerosol from electronic smoking devices is not harmless, and can contain nicotine and many other harmful chemicals. Smokefree air laws are proven to lower tobacco use rates and can dramatically reduce costly hospitalizations from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart attacks. In fact, a study by Indiana University revealed that the smokefree air law in

Indianapolis reduced local heart attacks by 25 percent. If we have any hope of driving down smoking rates in Indiana and preventing youth from becoming addicted, we need a coordinated effort from elected officials at all levels of government. In Congress, raising the minimum sales age for tobacco products is necessary but not sufficient. State legislators must raise the cigarette tax and start taxing highly addictive ecigarettes on par with traditional tobacco products. Here in Carmel, a strong smokefree air law will help ensure that the air is clear for everyone, especially in schools. The alarming trend of youth using e-cigarettes should be a wake up call for our leaders to address Indiana’s tobacco problem head on. We must set a positive example for our youth, and Carmel has an opportunity to lead the way.

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No Label at the Table employee Caidan Wetherald of Carmel makes change for customer Pam Pepmeier. (Photo by Ben Stout)

By Maria Cook news@currentincarmel.com Hamilton County is nationally recognized for a number of qualities, from safe roads to low crime rates. But it COVER STORY also has become known as a place with an array of services and resources for Hoosiers with autism, including children and their families. Autism rates are not tracked by county, but Kathy Pratt, director of the Bloomingtonbased Indiana Resource Center for Autism, said Hamilton County — and specifically Carmel — has developed a reputation as a welcoming place for people with autism. “There are some really nice things going on in Hamilton County, so I think people flock there because of that,” Pratt said. Brandi Wetherald moved to the area for that very reason. In 2015, her family relocated from a small town in Johnson County to Carmel because of the services and resources available for children with autism and disabilities. Wetherald’s son, Caiden, has autism. “The access to programs, services and resources are outstanding and the only reason we moved here,” Wetherald said. Caidan, 17, works at No Label at the Table, an award-winning Carmel bakery specializing in diary- and gluten-free goods staffed entirely by people on the autism spectrum. “No Label at the Table is his first job, and it has been such a positive experience for him,” Wetherald said. “Knowing that he can go to work and be understood has been

such a blessing.” Caidan also has participated in Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s adaptive programming at the Monon Community Center. The classes are designed for children, teens and adults with neuro-developmental disabilities and offer a wide variety of educational opportunities in subjects ranging from yoga to cooking. Michelle Yadon, inclusion program supervisor at the Monon Community Center, said the programs teach skills beyond the subject matter of each class.

“All of our youth programming is skillbased, so we’re supporting kids so they can learn skills that they can then practice with their peers at school or with their families,” Yadon said. “It’s a combination of teaching social and physical skills. For example, in a swimming class, we’d be learning swimming skills as well as safety skills as well as communication, team-building and personal skills.” Yadon said any CCPR program can be modified to be inclusive for people with neuro-developmental disabilities, including

autism. “Everything we offer is inclusive, so if someone saw something outside the adaptive program and they wanted to participate but needed some kind of modification to participate, we will try to make those modifications as necessary,” Yadon said. “The adaptive programs at the Monon have been such a positive experience for my son, and the relationships that he has built with the employees at the Monon have also been very positive and beneficial,” Wetherald said. Between Caidan’s job at No Label at the Table, programs at the Monon Community Center and participation on a Special Olympics team, Wetherald embraces her family’s move to Hamilton County. “These three resources have helped shape (Caidan) into who he is today,” Wetherald said.

A GLIMPSE OF CCPR’S ADAPTIVE OFFERINGS Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation offers more than 230 programs each year designed specifically for people with disabilities. Some adaptive programs are designed for young children, while others focus on teens or adults. Some last for weeks, while others are single-day events or are offered a few times throughout the year. Programs for children include: • Adaptive Little Sports Stars, for ages 2-5. Children learn basic sports skills by participating in a different sport each week for one month. • Adaptive Youth Yogis, for ages 6-12. Children explore yoga poses and breathing techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment. Programs for teens Include: • Adaptive Teen Bowling Night, for ages 13-17. A night of bowling, pizza

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and socializing for teens at Woodland Bowl on 96th Street in Indianapolis. • Adaptive Teen Muscle-Up, for ages 13-17. An introduction to the fitness and strength machines at the Monon Community Center. Participants may attend a single session or multiple sessions throughout the year. Programs for adults include: • Adaptive Adult Karaoke Night for ages 18 and up. A night of karaoke and socializing at the Monon Community Center. • Adaptive Culinary Creations, for ages 18 and up. Participants learn to cook a variety of dishes along with kitchen skills such as chopping, slicing, peeling and mashing. Learn more at carmelclayparks.com/ programs/adaptive/.

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The pleasure craft that find their way beyond the intercoastal waterways of our fine nation’s eastern seaboard are often equipped with what is best called a “panic button.” While there are many retail names, essentially this small bit of technology, if depressed, will summon the nearest Coast Guard vessel to come to the rescue. It casts a lifeline to recreational boaters who find that circumstance, or their own personal or equipment limitations, have taken them past the point of no return. They need help – and the handheld gadget summons it. Still, it is not to be taken lightly. Even an accidental activation of the device will bring forward all the force and glory of our federal military apparatus. Helicopters, ships and boats of every size and shape are likely to appear. And, for the boy who cries wolf, the penalties can be considerable. But in the rare instance that the storm is raging and our limits have been reached, even exceeded by considerable margin, the contraption often is a lifesaver. Most of us will not find ourselves riding the waves of the open sea in anything smaller than a Caribbean cruising colossus. If the ship goes down, someone else is largely responsible for our safety. But when we are all alone on endless water, how are we expected to mitigate our risk? Even in our land-loving daily existence, where is our panic button? And if we press it, who will come running? Even more, have we kept the channel open and the device fully charged? If we cry out for help, do we have confidence that someone is listening? We venture into our lives with very little worry of the risks we take. Yet, shouldn’t we occasionally check the batteries in our lifeline? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Toeing the line for dad Commentary by Danielle Wilson I was hanging with a couple of sisters-inlaw last weekend and, of course, we got to talking about our kids. While our conversation could and did go in many direcHUMOR tions – puberty, college, the latest obsession with K-pop sensation BTS – we kept coming back to the inalienable truth that children are far better behaved with dads than they are with us, the women who carried them for nine-plus months, painfully birthed them and then spent two to seven years forgoing sleep for feedings, diaper changes and debilitating anxiety. Why? Why are our precious little angels manipulative, cajoling, brat demons perfectly willing and able to employ emotional blackmail when they’re in our presence, but are obedient, compliant, tongue-tied yespeople when they are in the company of their fathers? How are these sub-adults able to so quickly and effectively wear us down, but unable to make even a dent when dealing with their sires?

To be fair, we all acknowledged that as moms, we naturally are putty in their hands. From the beginning, we’re just too tired to offer much resistance, and that fatigue, though it changes as children grow, doesn’t lessen with the years. When infants/toddlers/tweens/teens cry, we soothe by any means necessary. And kids are smart; they learn quickly that pushing back when mom’s around will eventually yield results, but with dad, they’re taking a risk. He hasn’t been on the frontlines of breastfeeding debacles and hormone attacks, of battling powerful emotional swings and perceived threats to our babies. He’s usually fresh to the fight, defenses in place and operating at max capacity. Alas, we found no answers, but enjoyed laughing at our maternal weaknesses. Peace out.

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

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Editor, We recently celebrated Father’s Day, and I personally want to thank my own father as well as all the men who are father-figures in my own life. These men were coaches, teachers, pastors, parents of my friends and business owners as well as acquaintances I have met along the way. These men spoke truth into my life. They told me to try new things; they inspired me to push myself beyond my comfort level; they challenged me to look beyond my circumstances, and most importantly, they loved me unconditionally. For all those fathers out there who may feel they do not measure up to the world’s standards, I say: Take heart and do not be discouraged! This world offers a very distorted picture of what a father should be. As long as you love mercy, seek justice and walk humbly, that is your true calling. If change is truly what you want to see in this country, then please take a moment and look deep inside your own heart and ask yourself, “What changes do I need to make personally?” Anyone can do this. The real question is, will you do this? It could bring about the change everyone wants to see. “Life doesn’t come with an instruction book. That’s why we have fathers.” — H. Jackson Brown Jr. Susan Chapman Porter, Carmel

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The Indiana University historic calliope will participate in the CarmelFest parade. (Submitted photo)

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The CarmelFest parade will have a unique visitor when Indiana University’s historic calliope makes a rare appearance. “The Carmel parade will be the first time we’ve taken it to a non-Indiana University campus since it’s been restored (three years ago),” said Stefan Davis, a retired IUPUI administrator. Davis was asked to head up the restoration of the calliope, an instrument resembling an organ that creates sounds with steam whistles, for the Indiana University Bicentennial in 2020. For the last three years, he’s supervised its rebuilding and has been responsible for its outings. “We’ve been restricting it to just IU campuses,” Davis said. “It’s been in Bloomington a couple of times a year, IUPUI and been to South Bend, the Southeast campus and Gary.” Davis, an Indianapolis resident, said the calliope was in storage at IUPUI for the last 15 years before being restored in 2016. Davis always travels with the calliope, which is stored in Indianapolis. Davis, who was previously executive director of the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations and associate vice president of the Indiana University Alumni Association, retired four years ago and came back part time to take on special projects. “We have a crew out of Louisville and a guy out of Peru, depending where we are, that play the instrument,” he said. “One of the guys out of Louisville is an engineer, so

he knows how to operate it. I go along for things like making sure there is a place to find water for the water tanks.” The steam calliope was rescued from the university’s showboat ,“The Majestic,” when it was sold in the mid-1960s. It was previously used to accompany productions by the IU Theater Dept. “The circus wagon was built for the U.S. bicentennial and (they) installed the calliope inside that,” Davis said. It then was often used at the Indianapolis 500 parades or IU home football games in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. “It was still horse-drawn at that point,” Davis said. “There is a challenge with the horses because you have to have specially trained horses that won’t buck when they hear the (steam-powered whistles). You can hear the sound for 3 miles. We are only aware of two horses trained like that in the Midwest. It’s become cost-prohibitive to use them. We leave it in the trailer and use it in parades that way.” Davis said the calliope will perform a concert after the CarmelFest parade. “It plays all sorts of music,” Davis said. “It’s not like a piano keyboard, so the music has to be scored to fit that keyboard. It plays the IU fight song and ‘Back Home in Indiana.’ He plays ‘Phantom of the Opera” on it. It’s got a wide range of songs. One person operates it and one person plays.” Davis has one caution. “If it’s raining, we won’t be there, unless it’s just sprinkling,” he said. “There is all this circuit board material used to fire the boiler.”

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The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. July 4 at AAA Way and Carmel Drive. The parade travels west on Carmel Drive to Range Line Road, turning north to Main Street, traveling east on Main Street and ending at Carmel High School.

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Parade to honor CHS band, veterans By Renee Larr news@currentincarmel.com For 30 years, CarmelFest has celebrated Independence Day by entertaining Carmel families. One of the time-honored traditions is the July 4 parade, this year sponsored by Centier Bank. Each year, the parade features local bands, floats, celebrities, mascots, color guards, cheerleaders, motorcycle drill teams and military heroes. “This year, the Indiana University calliope will be in the parade for the first time,” said Bec Hunter, parade director. “It will also perform in the festival area after the parade.” The Carmel High School Marching Band will serve as grand marshal of the parade in honor of its third consecutive Bands of America Grand National Championship title. “A national title is a big deal, so we wanted to honor them,” Hunter said. “We’ve decided since CHS has several state championship teams that we’re going to do an entry honoring all of them as well.”

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine. The route begins at AAA Way and Carmel Drive. It heads west on Carmel Drive, north on Range Line Road and east on Main Street, ending at Carmel High School. “The only reason we would cancel or postpone is if it’s storming,” Hunter said. The parade will be streamed live on the CBS4 Indy Facebook page. “Our longtime announcers, Dave Dugan and Paul Mendenhall, will be back to announce the parade entries,” Hunter said. “The parade would just not be the same without them.” The Ft. Wayne Air National Guard Military Jets will conduct a flyover. Each year, the parade honors past, present and newly enlisted military personnel, with the RE/MAX Legends Group military tribute grand finale. “My husband is a Vietnam veteran, and he used to tell me how badly they were treated when they came home from the war,” Hunter said. “I thought it was horrible, so I wanted to create a military tribute.” There is a no-pet policy for the parade.

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KidsZone options expand By Jasmine Hsu news@currentincarmel.com This year, the CarmelFest KidsZone will feature old favorites and new attractions to delight children of all ages. Classic favorites, like the Chuggy Choo Choo train, inflatable slides and pony rides, will be offered. Among the new options is a video game tent. Children will be able to watch other players compete and engage with the electronic entertainment. The event also features a wider variety of options. “We’ll be pulling some things from the older kids’ section, ExtremeZone, and adding them to the KidsZone,” said Will Weprich, KidsZone event coordinator. “We’re trying to make it more inclusive.” Another change is the option of buying individual tickets or wristbands. “With the wristbands, families had to stay the whole time to ride the rides, but with

Children bounce on inflatables at CarmelFest. (Submitted photo)

tickets people can buy them and ride what they want to without having to stay the whole day,” Weprich said. Tickets are $1 each, and activities will be priced from one to five tickets. Wristbands are $25 each and provide all-day access to all rides except the video game tent. Attendees can purchase tickets and wristbands online at carmelfest.ticketleap. com and pick them up at the festival at the information tent.

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then we offer something original and fun for everyone.” Vendors applied for booths at the MarketPlace throughout February and March. “My role is to review vendor applications, decide which to approve and to create a map of all the booths. Some factors are whether there are already similar companies, and this year we decided to not allow any CBD products in the MarketPlace,” Thompson said. The MarketPlace, which will be near the Carmel fountain, will be open from 3 to 10:30 p.m. July 3 and noon until the conclusion of the fireworks display July 4.

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to pay tribute to past, present and newly enlisted military members. “The main reason they do the flyover is because of all of the military personnel we invite to participate in the grand finale,” Hunter said. “(CarmelFest) has allowed us to honor our military for so many years, and officers at both the Pentagon and the Air National Guard appreciate what CarmelFest does for our military. All are welcome to participate regardless of where they call home. If they haven’t pre-registered, they are still welcome to join us.”

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Food offerings to expand The most notable change regarding food vendors will be their locations. Rides from last year’s ExtremeZone are being combined with the KidsZone, creating an Extreme With 39 food vendors, CarmelFest aims to KidsZone on the south end of the festivities. offer something to fit everyone’s tastes. More adult attractions are located Jill Gilmer, CarmelFest food ventoward the north side of CarmelFdor director, said one of her prioriest. Gilmer recognized that the ties is to ensure diverse options. To north and south areas will attract Gilmer, this meant preventing simidifferent demographics, so she orlar offerings and striving to include ganized food vendors accordingly. various cultures. “We have a lot more vendors in “We have quite a bit of new eththe north zone, which is up by the nic providers. We have Greek, Cajun Gilmer beer tent. There’s a ton of new food and Mexican (options),” Gilmer said. up there, lots more food vendors than in “We have all kinds of ethnicities now that years past,” she said. “We have specifically we didn’t used to have in the past. It’s not more kid-friendly food items down by the only fair food.” KidsZone as well, which is as far south as Six new vendors will participate at the you can get.” 2019 CarmelFest, Gilmer said. By Emma Uber news@currentincarmel.com

CarmelFest fireworks show to feature IU band soundtrack By Raymond Mo news@currentincarmel.com The 2019 CarmelFest fireworks show will feature recorded music by Straight No Chaser, a professional a cappella group founded at Indiana University. Synchronized to the fireworks, the soundtrack will be broadcast on WHJE Carmel High School radio 91.3 FM. “(The fireworks show) is a high-quality, sophisticated pyrotechnics display,” said Jeff Worrell, CarmelFest fireworks chairman. “When we first started with fireworks we used to manually light the fuses with flares, but now everything is computerized. That’s how we can synchronize the music.” Worrell added that the budget for the fireworks show was increased by 20 percent this year. The additional funds allow for improvements in volume, height and size of the fireworks. The fireworks show is the grand finale for CarmelFest and will begin at 9:45 p.m. July 4. The fireworks are visible in the Arts & Design District and surrounding areas, but because of construction and development, the show will likely be the last launched from the current location. “One of the reasons we do CarmelFest is to give people the opportunity to spend time together celebrating our nation’s birth,” Worrell said. “Listening to the oohs and ahhs of kids when those fireworks go off is the best thing that can happen in our

The fireworks show begins at CarmelFest. (File photo)

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Be part of making CarmelFest a huge success this year, buy a Spark button. Guests can buy $5 spark buttons at the Carmel Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, at Gazebo concerts on Wednesdays, from members of the Rotary Club of Carmel and during the CarmelFest event. The purchase of a button includes coupons as well. Proceeds fund the fireworks display.

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Look to the skies July 4 during CarmelFest to witness military jets roaring through the air above the parade and fireworks lighting up the festival night. Volunteer pilots with the 122nd Fighter Wing from Ft. Wayne will fly A-10 “Warthogs” from east to west, entering over Carmel Drive.

Want to avoid traffic and looking for parking? Ride your bike to the festival and enjoy the free Pedal and Park service. Your bikes will be kept safe as you enjoy the festival. Pedal and Park will be conveniently located just west of the Monon Trail on Gradle Drive.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making CarmelFest 2019 possible!

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Flix may add patio — Flix Brewhouse, 2206 E. 116th St., has filed plans with the City of Carmel to construct an exterior dining patio. It is proposed east of the main entrance and would have space to seat 40 people. Adventure Team — Seven Corners Inc., a Carmel-based travel insurance and specialty benefit management company, has launched the Adventure Team program. The data-backed initiative includes a unique digital community for travelers to connect and share experiences and educational information about travel insurance and how it works. The Adventure Team will provide benefits such as a dedicated customer advocate phone line, access to a private travelfocused Facebook group and giveaways and contests. Learn more at sevencorners.com/ adventureteam.

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in the outer portions of the lung, and it typically starts as a small spot,” Khan said. “A traditional bronchoscope is good for many areas, but not to go into the outer portion of the lungs.” Franciscan Health Cancer Center in IndiaThe new platform utilizes a small handnapolis will soon become the first hospital held device similar in appearance to in the state to a video game controller. It combines FRANCISCAN utilize new roviews inside the lung with computbotic technology er-assisted navigation based on 3-D to diagnose and treat lung cancer models of a patient’s lung anatomy. patients. The Auris Health Monarch The system provides the user with Platform is used to view the inside continuous bronchoscope vision of the lungs and obtain a tissue throughout the entire outpatient sample for biopsy. Khan procedure. “By the time lung cancer presents “The Monarch will allow us to see a with symptoms, it’s already too late,” said nodule, reach it and biopsy all in one proceDr. Faisal Khan, an interventional pulmondure,” Khan said. ologist and Carmel resident. “It has to grow The technology behind the system is conto a certain size to produce symptoms, but stantly changing. typically when that happens, the cancer is “Currently, there are trials using radio frein Stage 3 or 4. The overall mortality of lung quency microwave ablation of small periphcancer has traditionally been high because there was no way to detect and diagnose in eral tumors for non-surgical patients,” Khan said. “It will allow us to go through the four the early stages.” steps of detection, diagnosis, staging and Traditional methods of detecting lung then treatment, all combined potentially in cancer, such as CT scans, bronchoscopies one procedure.” and needle biopsies, all have limitations on Khan plans to begin using the Auris accuracy, safety and invasiveness. Health Monarch Platform in August. “The majority of the time, lung cancers start

DISPATCHES PrimeLife fundraiser — Carmel-based PrimeLife Enrichment, which provides programs for seniors, is participating in the GIVE65 Event, a 65-hour, national online fundraiser hosted by Home Instead Senior Care Foundation. Donations of $10 or more will be accepted July 9 to 11 at GIVE65.org.

Joining him as co-principal investigators are Yunlong Liu of Fishers and Anna Maria Storniolo of Carmel. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is awarding $68 million in funding to support the Human Cell Atlas and its selection of 38 collaborative science teams to launch the Seed Networks projects.

Hearing loss group — The newly-formed Indianapolis Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America holds meetings from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Irvington Public Library, 5625 E. Washington St. in Indianapolis. Learn more at hlaa-indianapolis.org.

Watermelon health benefits — Not only is watermelon a refreshing summer treat, it is packed full of health benefits, including: • Vitamin C to boost immunity. • High water content to detoxify the body. • Antioxidants to protect the skin, reduce inflammation and regulate pH levels. • Beta carotene to boost eye health. Source: Naturalon.com

Researchers honored — The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced that a team of Indiana University School of Medicine researchers is joining a select group of scientists, computational biologists, software engineers and physicians as winners of the CZI Seed Networks for the Human Cell Atlas awards. The research group is led by Harikrishna Nakshatri, a Carmel resident and Marian J. Morrison Professor of Breast Cancer Research and Professor of Surgery.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Carmel resident Gregory Glade Hancock, art is constantly evolving. So is his production of MUSICAL “La Casa Azul,” the story of the turbulent life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. “It’s a fusion of musical theater, dance and opera to make a new genre of musical,” said Hancock, founder of Carmel-based Gregory Hancock Dance Rey Theatre. The original version premiered in 2015. “Since then I’ve been working with producers and directors in New York and across the country a little bit to help give me Nuccio suggestions on refining and reshaping,” Hancock said. “The show has been re-written, re-shaped and restructured. It has some new songs, some missing songs, it’s a completely new presentation than it was in 2015.” Hancock said the decision to stage at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, a smaller venue in Indianapolis, was to create a more intimate, immersive atmosphere to really focus on the story and the characters. The 12 performances will be July 11 to 28. “We did a grand, epic version the first time and it won a regional Emmy Award,” Hancock said of the performance at The Tarkington in Carmel. “We decided to do a scaled-down, more intimate version this time.” Hancock said he wanted to make sure the lead characters were played by Latino actors. J.L. Rey will play artist Diego Rivera, who was twice married to Kahlo. “Like Frida, he is one of the most important artists of the 20th century,” Rey said. “It’s an amazing opportunity to tell this story of these two amazing artists

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Abbie Lessaris performs the role of Death in “La Casa Azul” in a previous production. (Photo by Lora Olive)

and their unique love story. It’s a story of two significant people in the world of art that in America a lot of people don’t know much about. They only know the Salma Hayek film (‘Frida’), which is fabulous. These two people are as important in the world of art as Keith Haring and Andy Warhol.” Rey said he wanted to thank Hancock and board members for their efforts to cast Latino actors. “It’s great to play a great, flawed human character,” Rey said. “He was not a very faithful husband and he is flawed in many other ways as well, but he loves her and she loves him. The music is amazing.” Rey learned about the production through Val Nuccio, who portrays Kahlo. The two New York performers worked together in Minneapolis two years ago in a production of “In the Heights.” Abbie Lessaris is reprising her role as Death. “My part has evolved, but the integrity of it remains intact,” Lessaris said. “In this show, I dance almost solely by myself or with Frida. But she is not dancing, she is

doing what is natural to her, singing, acting. Usually, I’m relating to other dancers.” Death was a preoccupation of Kahlo’s, Rey said. “For the audience to have that experience of Frida’s preoccupation with her own mortality visually in dance is stunning,” Rey said. Lessaris said her portrayal of Death is completely unspoken. “Even though we don’t speak or sing with one another, you feel the intensity of that relationship between Frida and her mortality,” Lessaris said. “I’m constantly in her life. I’m perhaps the only constant in her life. I’m almost a maternal character towards Frida. I’m there when she has a miscarriage or with her in the hospital after the accident, when men are walking out of her life and her sister betrays her.’ The musical covers Kahlo’s life from age 12 to when she dies in 1954 at age 47. “To do her whole life would be a miniseries. She was an epic human,” Rey said. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Elvis Costello will bring his band, The Imposters, to the Palladium Nov. 16 for their debut appearance at the Center for the Performing Arts. The tour is titled “Just Trust,” and the performance is set for 8 p.m. at the Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel. Tickets are available with series subscriptions to the 2019-20 Center Presents season. Subscriptions are available at TheCenterPresents.org and through the box office at 317-843-3800. Costello emerged from England’s 1970s new wave scene to launch a career that now boasts more than 30 albums, spanning the spectrum of Western music from punkflavored pop and rock to country, classical and jazz sounds. The Grammy winner and Oscar nominee has collaborated with artists Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, The Brodsky Quartet, Allen Toussaint, The Roots, and his wife, jazz pianist Diana Krall. The concert is part of the Center’s new Encore Series, a multi-genre schedule featuring performances added throughout the season.

Carmel — The Doo! will perform at 7 p.m. July 3 in the Huntington Learning Center Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace. Westfield — Dave & Rae Band will give a concert from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of the July 4 celebration at Urban Vines Vineyard. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Parking is $10. Admission is free. Fishers — Parrots of the Caribbean, along with special guests The Islanders, will give a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. July 2 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Fishers — The Sounds of Summer: The Music of the Beach Boys will play a free concert from 8 to 10 p.m. July 5 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Whitestown — Max Allen will perform at 8 p.m. July 5 at The 1915 Room at Moontown Brewing Co.

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created a nice performance.” Taylor, a Frankfort resident, is directing the six-person cast for the comedy-drama. Eli Grasham, who will be an eighth-grader Conner Scott was pulling double duty at Frankfort Middle School, plays at Red Barn Summer Theatre for a Burns’ nephew. couple of weeks. PLAY “Eli has never worked in this Scott was performing space before, so we’re getting him in “The Amorous Ambasto use his voice in a different way sador,” which ended its run June 23, than he’s ever used before,” Taylor in the evening and rehearsing for “A said. “He’s a very funny, comedic acThousand Clowns” during the day. tor. This show is a little more chal“A Thousand Clowns” was scheduled Scott lenging because of the fact he has to begin June 26 and continues to play someone more dramatic. The show through July 7 at the Frankfort theater. Scott, who is from Michigan, plays Murray has lots of humor but also stretches him as an actor, not just play the humor but also Burns, a bachelor uncle who finds himself the heart of the show.” unemployed and enjoys the free time to do Although the play was written by Herb things he has never had time to do in New Gardner in 1962 and then adapted into a York. When social services come to check 1965 movie starring Jason Robards Jr., Tayon his nephew’s upbringing, Burns must go lor said the play holds up well. back to work or lose custody. Taylor is pulling double duty himself as “Doing back-to-back shows and trying to he also is directing the comedy “A Funny create two different characters at the same Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” time has been a challenge,” said Michael which starts July 11 at the Red Barn. Taylor, the play’s director and Red Barn’s For more, visit redbarntheatre.net. artistic director. “He really worked hard and

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Carmel Education Foundation is celebrating July 4th in the Carmel Fest Parade with the Carmel Clay Schools “Teacher of the Year” Amanda Dillon, Prairie Trace Elementary School The CEF entry is a vintage firetruck for the parade, thus the firetruck. Board members and other teachers will be walking and passing out candy

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“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

Musical follows the true story of the rapid rise of singer/ songwriter Buddy Holly and the Crickets until Holly’s death in a plane crash at age 22 in 1959.

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Tower of Power, Kroger Symphony at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers

Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner), a $6 ticket discount is available for ages 3-15.

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“Star-Spangled Symphony,” Kroger Symphony 8 p.m. at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers July 3 to 5 The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will salute all branches of U.S. Armed Forces each night, along with summertime symphony favorites and Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Fireworks cap off each night. Cost: $13 (ages 2-12) to $32 More: indianapolissymphony.org

“The Little Mermaid,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

1:30 and 8 p.m. June 29; 1:30 and 7 p.m. June 30

Beef & Boards brings the Disney musical to the stage. The show features the songs “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet dinner), a $10 ticket discount is available for ages 3-15.

8 p.m. July 5, 6, 9; 1:30 and 7 p.m. July 7

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Blink-182 and Lil Wayne will perform in concert at 7 p.m. July 3 at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center. (Submitted photo)

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Blink-182 and Lil Wayne with special guest Neck Deep make a stop in Noblesville on the North American Tour. Cost: $36.50 to $126.50

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“Music of Aretha Franklin,” Kroger Symphony at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers

8 p.m. July 6

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7:30 p.m. June 29; 2:30 p.m. June 30

Jen Otterman directs Andrew Bergman’s hit Broadway comedy about trendy Manhattan art gallery owners Barbara and David Kahn, whose lives are upended when Barbara’s sister, Trudy, deposits eccentric mother Sophie at their house. Cost: $12 to $14

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“In the Presence of my Enemies,” Carmel Theatre Company, The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel

7:30 p.m. June 29; 2:30 p.m. June 30

After debuting a shorter version of her play, Carmel resident June McCarty Clair brings her full dark comedy to The Cat. It is a cautionary tale about greed after a death in the family. Cost: $18 (student) to 28

Denita Asberry bears an uncanny resemblance in sight and sound to the Queen of Soul.

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Where’s Amy makes swamp stop at ‘Shrek’ “Where’s Amy” went backstage with cast members at Jr. Civic Theatre’s production of “Shrek The Musical Jr.” on opening night June 21 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Young actors from across the area gave the performance of their lives in this upbeat, funny musical featuring an unexpected love story about a green ogre, who lives in a swamp, and his future princess. Brent E. Marty did a great job directing. The costumes, sets and music were spot on. Congratulations to the talented cast and crew of Jr. Civic for putting on a fantastic family friendly show. Where’s Amy hopes to see you at Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program’s “A Chorus Line” July 25-28 at The Tarkington. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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DISPATCHES Carmel Klavier finals set — The sixth annual Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition for young pianists ages 5 to 18 concludes with the finals June 30 at the Center for the Performing Arts. The final round starts at 9 a.m. The awards and concert sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. More than 1,000 semifinalists representing 13 states from the U.S. and eight nations, including China, Colombia, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, South Korea and Italy, will visit the Center for the Performing Arts during this one-week event.

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Business of Backstage camp set — Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Business of Backstage allows students to dive into the world of technical theater in an interactive camp. The class will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. July 8 to 12 at ATI Rehearsal Space. 4 Center Green, Carmel. Cost is $225 for the week. Students ages 13 to 18 will get hands-on experience in lighting design, sound design, stage management, costumes, makeup and more. Register at eventbrite. com/e/step-with-ati-presentsbusiness-of-backstage-camptickets-60383845708.

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Daley, who once taught at Carmel Music Academy, has played bass for about 18 years, playing everything from rock and jazz to classical. This opportunity just seems to fit James Daley plans to move back to his Daley. hometown of Chicago after the The Indianapolis MUSICAL resident will appear production’s conclusion. The show features more than in Beef & Boards Din20 of Holly’s greatest hits, includner Theatre’s production of “Buddy: ing “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy The Buddy Holly Story” July 5 to Sue,” “Everyday,” “Oh Boy,” “Not Aug. 18. Fade Away,” “Rave On” and “Rain“This will be my first show acting Daley ing In My Heart,” plus Ritchie a role as well as performing,” Daley Valens’ “La Bamba” and the Big Bopper’s said. “I come from a mostly musical back“Chantilly Lace.” ground starting with playing in rock bands Kyle Jurassic makes his Beef & Boards in high school and most recently completdebut in the title role, as does Kelly ing a master’s degree at Butler University Powers-Figueroa in the role of Maria Elana. in classical bass performance.” Chuck Caruso, who made his Beef & Boards Daley will play Joe B. Mauldin, the bassdebut last season as the Governor in “Man ist in Holly’s band, the Crickets. “Buddy” of La Mancha,” returns as the Big Bopper tells the true story of Holly’s rapid rise to fame, from the time in 1957 when “That’ll Be (J.P. Richardson). Edward LaCardo, who made his debut at Beef & Boards last seathe Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic son as Elvis in “Million Dollar Quartet,” redeath in a plane crash less than two years turns in the role of Valens. Richardson and later. Valens died in the plane crash with Holly. “I have always been a fan of music from The show is directed by Jeff Stockberger Buddy’s era. It was a time when the qualand choreographed by Doug King, with muity of songwriting was really impressive,” sical direction by Kristy Templet. Daley said.

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Castillo said. In June 2018, Tower of Power had its first No.1 on the Billboard charts in jazz and contemporary jazz with its album, “Soul Emilio Castillo has a simple explanation Side of Town.” for Tower of Power’s staying power. “When I started out, my vision The R&B band, CONCERT founded in 1968 in was just to be able to get to Emilio Sacramento, so I’ve far exceeded Oakland, Calif., will Castillo my wildest dreams,” Castillo said. perform at Kroger Symphony on the Second “The charting of our recording Prairie at 8 p.m. June 29 at Conner was a wonderful thing in our 50th Prairie in Fishers. Tenor Sax, year. We’re definitely blessed.” “God did it,” said Castillo, the Vocals To celebrate its 50th anniverband leader and founding member Castillo Tower of Power starts to sary, the band is in the midst of a of Tower of Power. “We justWhen showed groove, and I mean really starts huge tour. up. We stayed true to our sound, making to click, we enter what I call “the “I’d say this is the most ambitious tourthe music exactly the way we wanted it to Oakland Zone.” That’s when we're ing we’ve embarked on in years,” Castillo be, not chasing trends or trying reinvent really in to the pocket, when our ourselves over and over again. That makes fans jump out of their seats and said. “We’re hitting it hard, and at our age us back that same high that can be a challenge, but we love it and it really easy to go to work give each day.” energy that we’re putting out. It'sGod makes a way for us.” The band started when Stephen “Doc” almost a transcendental Castillo said there are certain songs that Kupka made his first appearance in Casexperience. are must on the setlist, depending on the tillo’s group, then known as The Motowns, I know tenor that I'm blessed by the stop. in August 1968. Castillo, second saxoand respect we get from our “We absolutely must play ‘What Is Hip?’ phone, and Kupka, baritone love sax, are the fans and fellow musicians. It’s a ‘You’re Still A Young Man’ and ‘So Very Hard band’s primary songwritershumbling and key to the experience and ﬁlls me five-man Tower of Power Horns. with a tremendous amount of To Go’ in the (United) States (and) ‘Soul With “We just knew we wantedgratitude. to doOurthis musicas carries a lotA Capital S’ and ‘Digging On James Brown’ of energy and emotion; long as possible but never imagined we’dthe magicinternationally,” he said. is that we can translate and share For more, visit towerofpower.com. make it this far and in this great shape,” it. It's like the funk -- you just can't fake it.

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Background: This stunning loft is in the Old Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis. Built in 1901, the building originally housed the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. In recent years, the space has been divided and sold as individual lofts.

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The master bathroom was nicely finished; however, it didn’t have a bathtub, which was a “must-have” for these homeowners. The goal was to create space for a relaxing soaker tub while keeping the shower and amping up the style.

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To be or not be correct? Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt The following is a scenario based on real events. Any names have been changed to avoid embarrassment and grammar shaming. GRAMMAR GUY My friend, Ann, drives a van. Ann drives a tan van, and she’s married to Stan, but this story isn’t about him. It’s about Ann and her tan van. One day, Ann’s tan van was uncommonly tawny in its hue because, you see, it was dirty. “My van needs washed,” Ann surmised. As soon as Ann said this, my ears felt as if they were going to explode. I resisted the urge to correct her, because we were with a group of people, and I try to avoid correcting people’s grammar in public. If Prince Hamlet wondered, “To be, or not to be, that is NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received: By: Carmel Clay Schools 5201 E. Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 For: New Elementary School At Clay Center Road – Early Site Package 12025 Clay Center Road Carmel, IN 46032 At: 5201 El Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 Until: 3:00 PM (local time), July 16, 2019 Bid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM (local time), at 5201 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033. All work for the complete construction of the Project will be under one or more prime contracts with the Owner based on bids received and on combinations awarded. The Construction Manager will manage the construction of the Project. Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents which are on file with the Owner and may be examined by prospective bidders at the following locations: Office of the Construction Manager The Skillman Corporation The Skillman Plan Room 3834 S. Emerson Avenue, Building A www.skillmanplanroom.com Indianapolis, IN 46203 Prime and Non-Prime Contract Bidders must place an order on www.skillmanplanroom.com to be able to download documents electronically or request printed documents. There is no cost for downloading the bidding documents. Bidders desiring printed documents shall pay for the cost of printing, shipping and handling. Reprographic Services are provided by: Eastern Engineering 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, Phone 317-598-0661 or WAGE SCALE: Wage Scale does not apply to this project. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on July 8, 2019 at 3:00 PM, local time, at 5201 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033. Attendance by bidders is optional, but recommended, in order to clarify or answer questions concerning the Drawings and Project Manual for the Project. Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their Contract amount prior to execution of Contracts. Contractors submitting bids for the performance of any Work as specified in this building Project should make such Bids to Carmel Clay Schools. Contractors are advised that the Contract as finally entered into with any successful Bidder may be entered into with either the School Corporation or the Building Corporation or certain portions of the Contract may be entered into by both the School Corporation and the Building Corporation. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid (or combination of Bids) and to waive any irregularities in bidding. All Bids may be held for a period not to exceed 60 days before awarding contracts. CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS By: Ron Farrand, Director of Facilities & Transportation

the question,” then my question is: What happened to ‘to be’? You see, Ann’s tan van needed to be washed. It didn’t “need washed,” as she declared. In this case, “washed” is what’s considered a passive participle, and it requires the infinitive phrase “to be” in order to pass grammar muster. I know this omission of “to be” doesn’t only happen in Indiana; this may very well be a Midwestern grammar faux pas. I’m interested to see if readers from outside the Midwest hear this ear-splitting construction. If not, send me an email with your regional grammar issue. Besides “need,” I’ve also heard this phraseology used with the words “want” and “like.” For instance: My pet bear wants scratched. My son likes fed multiple times per day. As I type this, my word processor’s squiggly red line is having a field day. My pet bear wants to be scratched. My son likes to be fed multiple times per day. I’m not sure what caused the omission of “to be.” Maybe high school students don’t appreciate being forced to read Shakespeare in their English classes, so they’ve begun a rebellion and have answered Prince Hamlet with a resounding “not to be.” When Shakespeare wrote his plays, he wrote many of his NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. 19050016 UV NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a meeting on the 22nd day of July, 2019 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Carmel City Hall, Second Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding the Avid Hotel (the “Hotel”) application identified by the Docket Number referenced above (the “Request”). The proposed Hotel site is generally located at the northwest corner of Main Street (131st Street) and US Highway 31 and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 16-09-26-00-00-001.002 and is approximately 13300 N. Illinois Street in the CMC Properties Subdivision, part of Lot 3 (the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is zoned MC: Meridian Corridor and the Request seeks to allow a hotel use on the first floor of a building. The specific requests are described below: Docket No. 19050016 UV: UDO Section 2.39. Hotel use permitted on upper floors only, hotel use on ground floor proposed. A copy of the Request that is described above and the accompanying plans are on file for examination at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317-571-2417. 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 APPLICANT Saamrajya, LLC c/o Jim Jacob 6809 W. St. Andrews Ave. Yorktown, IN 47396 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Fredric Lawrence, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-0106

jokes for the broadest audience possible. Now, his stuff is considered “classic” and “timeless.” Perhaps there’s hope for my writing to stand the test of time, after all. Of course, much of it still needs to be edited. Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt. com.

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Jefferson’s moral contradictions Commentary by Don Knebel Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that “all men are created equal,” owned 600 slaves during his lifetime and fathered TRAVEL children with one of them. The guardians of Jefferson’s famous Virginia estate have recently confronted these contradictions. Jefferson inherited from his father a 5,000-acre plantation near Charlottesville, Va., and the enslaved individuals working there. In 1769, five years after taking control of the property, he began building a house atop a hill he called “Monticello,” a project that continued, off and on, for 40 years. Some of Jefferson’s slaves, who lived in cabins along a road southeast of the house called “Mulberry Row,” helped with the construction. When Jefferson’s wife Martha died in 1782, he gained ownership of Sally Hemings, the daughter of Martha’s father and Elizabeth Hemings, one of her father’s slaves. Jefferson took his deceased wife’s half-sister with him to France when she was 14 and, according to accounts at the time, there made Sally his concubine. She eventually bore Jefferson six children, four

of whom, including Madison Hemings, lived into adulthood. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has owned Monticello since 1923. Until recently, its guided tours of the property made little mention of slavery and no acknowledgement that Sally Hemings was the mother of Jefferson’s children. Today, however, a 45-minute slavery tour begins at a reconstructed log cabin along Mulberry Row, emulating a cabin occupied by John Hemings, Sally’s half-brother. In 2018, the Foundation opened an exhibit in a small room in the south wing of the main house, where Sally Hemings may have lived. Relying on DNA evidence and the recollections of Madison Hemings, writings near the door state unequivocally that “Sally Hemings bore children fathered by her owner.” As the writings note, at Monticello “we can find the absolute best, and the absolute worst, that we have been as Americans.” Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville. com.

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