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Outdated campaign finance law not likely to change By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com At the most recent Hamilton County Election Board meeting, the board reviewed complaints about local corporations POLITICS exceeding their state-mandated donation limit of $2,000 per year apportioned among all local candidates. Carmel resident Larry Kehoe reported the violations, but he views another problem as much bigger: Outdated state laws that only consider how a business is structured in enforcing campaign contribution limits. In 1986, Indiana legislators placed caps on how much money corporations and labor organizations can donate annually to candidates, ranging from $2,000 for local candidates to $5,000 for statewide ones. One of the law’s intents was to stop wealthy or powerful donors from buying too much influence. But the law hasn’t changed as business structures have. Now, many businesses are limited liability companies or limited liability partnerships, which aren’t restricted by donation caps. And even many businesses registered as corporations have found ways to avoid campaign contribution limits by forming subsidiaries or political action committees. To Kehoe, Indiana’s campaign finance laws don’t make much sense. “It’s ludicrous that (a corporation can) fall under the law created for firms that deal with governments and giving money to candidates they want to get elected so they feel ingratiated to them, yet a corporation like Pedcor that has millions of dollars can give $60,000 or $100,000 per election cycle to the mayor and his group and there’s no problem with that,” Kehoe said at the July 2 Hamilton County Election Board meeting. The corporation Kehoe was referring to is a Carmel-based law firm that he identified as giving $1,500 more than allowed to four city council candidates so far this year (a complaint ultimately dismissed by the board). Pedcor, on the other hand, which has partnered with the City of Carmel on several major developments, donated more than $22,000 to Carmel candidates in advance of the May primary election and is free to contribute at will in the general election. But Indiana campaign finance law isn’t

BIGGEST DONORS According to data compiled by Current from campaign finance records, the biggest nonindividual donations (direct and in-kind) in the May municipal primary were: • $21,000 – DPBG PAC to Jim Brainard • $15,000 – Ambrose Services, LLC to Jim Brainard • $10,000 – Lauth Property Group, LLC to Jim Brainard • $10,000 – Pedcor Investments, LLC to Jim Brainard • $5,598.13 – Old Town Design Group, LLC to Jeff Worrell • $5,000 – The Fund for American Exceptionalism to Fred Glynn • $5,000 – Cha Consulting PAC to Jim Brainard • $5,000 – Barnes & Thornburg to Jim Brainard • $5,000 – Bose McKinney & Evans LLP to Jim Brainard • $5,000 – Drewry Simmons Vornehm LLP to Jim Brainard • $5,000 – KRG Finance LLC to Jim Brainard • $5,000 – Krieg Devault LLP to Jim Brainard • $5,000 – OVAS Design LLC to Jim Brainard likely to change soon, according to experts. “I think you would find an awful lot of people say, ‘If you’re going to put restrictions on LLCs, where else should you put them?’” said Andrew Downs, director of the non-partisan Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics. “Given the scope of work the General AssemDowns bly has to do each year, it’s easier to leave it alone since both political parties and candidates can benefit from a very narrow definition of corporations.” State Rep. Jerry Torr, a Republican who has represented much of Carmel since 1996, said adding campaign contribution limits to other groups has not been a priority among legislators. However, he’s not ruling out the possibility of eventually removing the cap on corporate and union donations. “Most corporations are getting around (the cap) anyway,” Torr said. “To me, the most impor-

The biggest non-individual donors (direct and in-kind) to all Carmel candidates in the May primary include: • $22,500 – Pedcor Investments, LLC to Jim Brainard, Adam Aasen, Bruce Kimball, Ron Carter, Sue Finkam and Jeff Worrell • $22,300 – DPBG PAC to Jim Brainard, Jeff Worrell, Adam Aasen and Ron Carter • $16,000 – Ambrose Services, LLC to Jim Brainard and Bruce Kimball • $14,000 – MIBOR to Jeff Worrell, Bruce Kimball, Jim Brainard, Sue Finkam, Adam Aasen and Kevin “Woody” Rider • $11,250 – Lauth Property Group to Jim Brainard, Jeff Worrell, Ron Carter and Sue Wolfgang • $8,000 – KRG Finance to Jeff Worrell, Sue Finkam, Tony Green and Jim Brainard • $7,750 – Drewry, Simmons, Vornehm LLP to Jim Brainard, Jeff Worrell, Sue Finkam, Bruce Kimball, Ron Carter and Brian Poindexter • $6,336.81 – Old Town Design Group to Jeff Worrell and Ron Carter • $5,250 – Barnes & Thornburg to Jim Brainard and Sue Finkam tant thing is opening the public information.” Candidates are required to file campaign finance reports by certain deadlines. The reports show which individuals, corporations and other organizations have donated to a particular candidate and how much. “It’s all very transparent,” Torr Torr said. “Voters can see who contributed and make their own decisions about who they want to elect.” The documents must be made available to the public, but there’s no standard for how that’s done. Many counties post them online, while others require in-person visits. Downs said the system in Indiana isn’t always easy for voters to navigate. He said many voters don’t have the time to dig through paperwork and interpret the reports. Reporter Raymond Mo contributed to this report.

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Barrington residents’ investments safe in sale The Barrington of Carmel will soon have a new owner. On July 24, a federal BANKRUPTCY court judge in Dallas approved a $61 million offer from Indianapolis-based BHI Senior Living to purchase The Barrington, a Carmel senior living facility at 1335 S. Guilford Rd. The sale is primarily financed through a new bank loan that is expected to close in August. Delaware-based Mayflower Communities, which owns The Barrington, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January. Previous reports stated that The Barrington listed $97 million in assets and $152 million in liabilities when filing for bankruptcy. BHI Senior Living was the only entity to make an offer for The Barrington. A faithbased nonprofit organization, it owns and operates Hoosier Village in Zionsville, The Town House in Fort Wayne, Wesley Manor in Frankfort and Four Seasons in Columbus, Ind. “As an organization, we are very excited about the opportunity to expand our mission,” said Nancy Jones, BHI Senior Living

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vice president of sales and marketing. “We feel that The Barrington is a wonderful fit with BHI and we’re very glad to have it as part of our family.” The news came as a relief to many of The Barrington’s residents, who pay a six-figure entrance fee to live there. A large portion of the fee is refunded to residents or their estates if they move or die, but as unsecured creditors they were not guaranteed to recoup that money through the bankruptcy process. BHI, however, agreed to honor the contracts between The Barrington and its residents, meaning the residents aren’t expected to lose their investments.

“The residents’ investment in their future will be protected,” Jones said. Arnold Spilly said he paid a little less than $300,000 to move into The Barrington five years ago and was glad to hear that BHI is poised to become the new owner. “We’ve had our own committee of five (residents) that have been looking after our interests. Most are retired attorneys that know what they’re talking about. I think they protected our interests pretty well,” Spilly said. “Most people are pretty casual about what’s going on and they’re happy with the outlook.” The Barrington is a nonprofit organization, funded in part by municipal bonds. Mayflower Communities Inc. defaulted on multiple bond payments in Nov. 2018. The City of Carmel sold $119 million in bonds for Mayflower in 2012. The terms of the bonds state that Carmel is not financially responsible for the debt, and the bankruptcy was not expected to affect payments to the city. The Barrington opened in 2014 and has 271 living units on nearly 20 acres and employs more than 200 people. Officials from The Barrington and their attorney did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.

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National Night Out returns Aug. 6 By Renee Larr news@currentincarmel.com Carmel, in conjunction with other cities in the U.S., will participate in National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Carmel Gazebo near City Hall, PUBLIC SAFETY 1 Civic Square. “This is a national program created to get community members out of their houses and to get to know each other,” said Lt. J.J. Semester, Carmel Police Dept. public information officer. “It’s one evening a year where everybody gets out and spends some time together.” The family friendly event, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, will include free food such as hot dogs, chips and water from Target. Pizza will be provided by Domino’s. There will be a special guest for children that evening as well. “Chase from Paw Patrol will be there for the kids to see,” Semester said. The event will include activities and games such as basketball, miniature golf, corn hole and tic-tac-toe. “We’ll have lots of activities for the kids

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Dominant team facing change By Riya Chinni news@currentincarmel.com Like most elementary school-age boys, Edward Chen, Drew Kim, Timmy Lim and Aditya Poduval enjoy a variety CHESS of outdoor activites. But unlike most, they spend hours practicing as a chess team for Smoky Row Elementary. In May, they won fifth place at the U.S. Chess Federation’s National Elementary Championship. Prior to that, they won the Scholastic Chess of Indiana State Team Championship for the third consecutive year, a feat rarely accomplished at the elementary level. Most of the boys were introduced to chess early by their families. “My dad bought me a chess book when I was 5, and I just got into it,” Lim said. The boys began playing as a team in December of 2016 and said they enjoy the team aspect, especially during competitions. “I feel pretty good (at chess competitions) because most times I do well, but other times when I lose, my teammates do well,” Kim said. Although the boys practice often, chess coach Aaron Dean said he tries to keep it fun. “I try to make it enjoyable and at the

The chess team pauses with their parents. Back, from left, Erica Lim, Sam Kim, Anuradha Poduval and Wei Chen. Front, from left, Timmy Lim, Drew Kim and Edward Chen on the iPad, and Aditya Poduval. (Submitted photo)

same time get tough tactics and scenarios across,” Dean said. Although the team has been together for a few years, it will face a significant change in the new school year. Kim, Lim and Poduval will enter Carmel Middle School as sixth graders. Chen will remain at Smoky Row for fifth grade. Chen will join another team for his age group in the new year while the other three will play with a fourth member for the year. When Chen enters middle school, the boys said they will be excited to reunite and play as a team again.

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Holle was particularly impressed with Carol Guzy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, and Susan Goldberg, National Geographic’s editor-in-chief. For Gage Holle, the best part of the “Guzy was very passionate and Washington Journalism and Media had an interesting story about her Conference was life journey,” Holle said. “She had JOURNALISM easy to pinpoint. some incredible photos that she It was: “The showed us. Two of them were Puspeakers elaborating on their differlitzer Prize-winning ones. Goldberg ent career paths and life stories,” expanded about her work on enviHolle said. ronmental issues. Many were issues Holle, a Carmel resident who will Holle that I care about and she brought be a Park Tudor School senior in Authese topics to light.” gust, was selected as a National Youth CorHolle said he learned there are several respondent for the conference held July 7 to different career paths in journalism, many 12 at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. of which he hadn’t explored. The purpose of the week-long program “At this point, I am considering screenis to encourage and inspire young leaders writing, which allows me to be more crefrom around the U.S. who might be seeking ative,” he said. a career in media. Holle started his school’s sports broadStudents were chosen based on academcasting program, Park Tudor Sports Broadic accomplishments and a demonstrated casting, and has written a few articles for interest and excellence in journalism and the school newspaper. media studies.

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Correction — In the July 23 edition of Current in Carmel, a story about the city council asking the clerk-treasurer to refund a reimbursement check stated the incorrect date she received the check. She received the check July 17.

Former councilman dies — Former Carmel City Council member Bob Battreall died July 20. He served two terms on the council and subsequently served for three years on the Carmel Redevelopment ComBattreall mission. Battreall was active in the Carmel Rotary Club, Carmel Dads’ Club, Carmel Booster Club and many other civic and faith-based organizations.

Author to speak — New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable will speak at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 4th Ave. SE. Book sales and signings will follow the presentation, and proceeds will benefit the CCPL Foundation. Register by calling 317-814-3984.

Veterans Hall of Fame — The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations for its sixth class of veteran honorees. The nonprofit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. Up to 15 veterans will be honored for military service achievements and/or community contributions. The criteria and nomination packet are at imvhof.com/nominate. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 1.

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Gift lifts special-needs program By Renee Larr news@currentincarmel.com Northview Church wants to make sure every member of its congregation is supported and welcome. NORTHVIEW That includes children with special needs who attend weekly services. A recent gift of $45,000 from an anonymous donor has gone a long way in helping the church meet its objective. “We serve around 50 Arroyo to 60 families right now,” said Amanda Arroyo, Special Needs Ministry coordinator. “We provide buddies for kids so that they can learn within the typical classroom. We also have a special-needs classroom for kids where this environment is better for them to learn.” The program is funded through church giving, but special projects often go beyond the budget. “A church volunteer’s family member saw the difference it was making and asked me if they could donate,” Arroyo said. “I put together three main projects that I wanted to

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use the money for. One was for our special needs classroom for little kids, one was for the special needs classroom for older teens and young adults and one was for upgrading our playground.” The donor, who wants to remain anonymous, gave the $45,000 to help cover the cost of all three projects. “We were able to purchase things that I wouldn’t have been able to without the donation,” Arroyo said. “Even though the church is very generous with their funding, there are just certain materials and equipment needed for those with special needs. The pricing is often exorbitant.”

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Commentary by Lorene Burkhart If you ask a teenager for a definition of a leader, you’ll probably get a different answer than if you ask SENIOR LIVING a retiree. If you ask them to name some leaders, it will tell you a lot about what and who they value. A recent Fortune magazine article about the 50 greatest leaders in the world stated that 36 percent were women. Of these, nearly one-third are activists, meaning they champion a cause. Two are leaders of their nations: the prime minister of New Zealand and the minister of foreign affairs in Canada. The lady leaders of two other nations — Germany and Great Britain — weren’t mentioned. Do women have a different measurement of leadership than men? In a Wall Street Journal article with success tips for women in the workplace, the following were mentioned: Failure isn’t a game-ender but is a chance to regroup; own your success and don’t be afraid to be bold; debate can be healthy; power comes from succeeding and not from stepping on others; and take the criticism because work fails are not personal fails. Do you think these are gender specific? Another article suggests that to be a better leader ask better questions more often, respond with the power of the pause and acknowledge the question with a meaningful answer. Are leaders born with this ability or do they acquire it? Probably some of both, since our basic personalities and intelligence come with our birth, but being exposed to good leaders is another important factor. It would be worthwhile to have conversations with young people about leaders you admire and, if possible, introduce them. Also, ask who they admire as leaders and discuss why they value their leadership. Both of you will benefit.

Lorene Burkhart resides at The Stratford in West Clay. She is the author of seven books.

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“This event also is a signature event which offers the community an opportunity to meet and listen to six New York Times bestselling authors who value and appreciate literacy.” The 15th annual Book & Author Luncheon will be from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and $70 tickets are available at carmel.lib.us/foundation/tickets.cfm until Oct. 10. Hamilton encourages community members to attend to appreciate the library and the art of storytelling.

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A population shift is occurring in Hamilton County. We have thrived as a great place for youth and famiNONPROFIT lies to live. However, the number of seniors in Hamilton County will triple by 2030, surpassing younger generations (Indiana Association for Community and Economic Development 2013). While we boast a high quality of life to families, such does not apply to the aging population. Our community lacks a connection point for seniors to receive a comprehensive overview of the services that match their aging needs. People don’t know where to turn for help or what resources are available to them. Without Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County, these obstacles would plague G. 10 the older adults in our county. DAY, AU R U T A S SCHC exists to promote and support 10

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Home Place resident aims to help businesses support workers through grief By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com As a workplace empathy consultant, Liesel Mertes is in the business of helping employers learn how to help workers deal with grief. COVER STORY The Home Place resident has degrees from Wheaton College and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, but much of her professional knowledge base comes from personal experience. Her daughter, Mercy Joan, died in 2011 at eight days old after being born with encephalocele, a rare condition that causes the skull to not close properly. “We buried her, and then a week-and-a-half later it was time to go back to what was my workplace, to go back to school,” said Mertes, who was working on her MBA at the time. “That was my first foray into the world of people who knew intuitively how to care for me and the people who didn’t.” Then, in 2014, her son, Moses, was born with a congenital heart defect and had his first surgery as a newborn. He’s doing well now but is expected to require additional surgeries as he grows. “That was another step into the world of people wanting to help but feeling ill-equipped and overwhelmed about how to do that,” Mertes said.

The experiences opened Mertes’ eyes to the fact that limited resources exist to help businesses assist employees dealing with personal tragedies, so she began developing Handle With Care, a consultancy that partners with businesses to support employees as they deal with everything from a death in the family to returning to work after having a baby. She’s also launched a “Handle With Care” podcast to discuss the topic of grief in the workplace with a variety of guests who have dealt with difficult situations. Mertes said that because many people spend more waking hours at work than at home, businesses stand to benefit in several ways by knowing how to support employees in tough times. According to a 2003 study conducted by the Oregon-based Grief Recovery Institute, employers lose more than $75 billion — or more than $113 billion when adjusted for inflation — annually as a direct result of employees working through grief. This includes absenteeism, decreased productivity because of distractions and the impact of those who quit because the employer was ill-equipped to handle the situation. The study also showed that indirect costs, such as medical-related expenses, workplace accidents and costs associated with behaviors such as alcohol abuse, reached more than $600 billion a year in the U.S. The Grief Recovery Institute has developed the Grief Re-

Family: Husband, Luke, and five children, Ada, 11; Magnus, 9; Mercy Joan (deceased); Jemima, 6; and Moses, 5. Education: Heritage Christian School class of 2002; bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Wheaton College; MBA from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University; working on a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Hobbies: A rower in college, she now enjoys paddle boarding. She also enjoys reading (nonfiction and The New Yorker and The Economist), hiking and cooking. covery Method that it offers to employers and others dealing with loss, but Ed Owens, the institute’s director of advanced GRM programs, said he’s observed that businesses that offer any type of support to employees going through grief can benefit. “(When) the employees feel supported and get the help they need, then they don’t need to access as many services and they Owens can be more present in the workplace,” Owens said. Mertes said learning how to help employees handle grief is important for a company’s reputation as well. “If you mishandle somebody and they quit, they’ll talk about you,” Mertes said. “But if you are the employer that they say, ‘All throughout my husband’s journey with cancer they were there for me and I felt like they had my back,’ you’ve won an advocate for life, no matter where (that employee goes) on a vocational journey.” Mertes is working to raise capital to continue building Handle With Care, which she hopes will become national in scope at some point. By 2020, she is planning to offer a full suite of services for human resources departments, including video tutorials, feedback sessions and online tools. She said the program isn’t a perfect fit for every business, but it could help set employers apart in a competitive labor market. “For forward-thinking employers who are thinking about how to keep their people, I think this is a product whose time has come,” she said. Learn more at lieselmertes.com. Listen to the “Handle With Care” podcast at stitcher.com/podcast/liesel-mertes/ handle-with-care-empathy-in-the-workplace.

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Commentary by Terry Anker Used cars and cellphones oddly fit into the same category of being simultaneously useful, to the point of essential, while being exceedingly difficult to purchase. To be entirely clear, it is not too hard to walk to the counter and ask for a phone, sign a paper or two and walk out with a working device. The problem comes in understanding what, exactly, it is that one has agreed to pay. Forever phones, leases, tradeins, trade-ups, switch-over deals, loyalty offers – wow! We are looking for a reliable device to get text messages from our kids when basketball practice is over, but we must become an expert in fine-print and wholly Byzantine exceptions, fees, upcharges, expansion packs and extended warranties. So, we modern humans turn to the web. We look for more digestible offers without the endless double-speak of hyper-competitive sales folks effectively trained to pick our pockets. Like some updated Artful Dodger puppeted by Oliver Twist’s wicked Fagin, they descend on us, knowing little of the harm they cause as they themselves try to survive. So, the relative calm of internet surfing in our own homes leads to false security that any of a dozen or so prominent sites offer a secure and “transparent” place to make a purchase. We chat with the sales teams. They cut and pivot, always coming back to their own required script. For the tough questions, we are directed to “call,” not email. Is it really for clarity, or is it to simply to loosen up the definition of “the truth” a bit? Why is it so hard to get a straight answer? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

Yes, there are stupid questions Commentary by Danielle Wilson Although it’s difficult to believe, school is just around the corner. And with those first few weeks will come countless Meet the Teacher nights and information HUMOR sessions. As a mother of four who has sat through more of these than I care to recall, please allow me to share some advice. Don’t ask stupid questions! The old saying, “There are no stupid questions” is true only for children. It does not apply to adults in a meeting. There are, absolutely, stupid questions. Here are three of the most common: • Any question you ask before the end, after being told to hold all questions to the end. Teachers are professionals. They’ll have anticipated almost everything you want to know. • Any question you ask after the teacher has already shared the answer. There is nothing more annoying than

Mr. Gallagher having to back up his PowerPoint two slides just for you. • That question about the special exemption that your child will need because she is co-president of the state 4-H this year and will probably miss several exams to organize goat and squash competitions (true story): If posed through an email or after the official presentation, this question is of course not stupid. But to waste the time of everyone in the room with such a specific, applies-only-to-your-family, passive-aggressive “my kid is awesomest!” query is ridiculous and frankly rude. We’ve got places to be, lady! For the sake of parents everywhere, listen and heed! Peace out.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

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Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a story that ran in the July 23 edition of Current in Carmel about the city council refusing to reimburse the city’s clerk-treasurer for a gift for the mayor’s grandson. Pauley did not respond to multiple requests for comment before the story ran. Editor, The Carmel clerk-treasurer’s staff requested the office send a goodwill gift to the first grandchild of the mayor. The staff signed a baby card, which was presented to the mayor as a group gift. City Council President Jeff Worrell approached me of the claim rejection based on “a sense of fair play” one hour before the (July 2) city council meeting. The city council’s basis for public action is shamefully hypocritical at best, as the mayor sent flowers to a female citizen following her surgery. Will the city council ask the mayor to reimburse the Carmel taxpayers as well? Upon further review of city code and authorized use of various promotional fund accounts, I have requested an opinion by corporation counsel as to whether proper procedural process was followed . Regarding the last paragraph of the Current story, I stand behind my statement that Jim Brainard made unwanted sexual, and not romantic as reported, advancements towards me. Christine Pauley, Carmel clerk-treasurer

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One ticket, please Commentary by Dick Wolfsie My wife just took a two-week vacation — without me. Hmmm, maybe that’s redundant. Anyway, in an attempt HUMOR to amuse myself one night, I went to see a movie. “One ticket, please.” The young lady looked at me like I was a lost puppy. Suddenly, I felt very self-conscious. An elderly couple behind me smiled. Then, I saw them whispering. What were they saying? Flashback to that morning. Mary Ellen informed me she wouldn’t be home until late that evening. I’d already planned to spend the day at home to catch up on some work and maybe take a couple of two-hour naps. I had never gone to a movie alone in my entire life. How hard could it be? Selecting a movie, for example, had always been easy. It usually went something like this: “Mary Ellen, let’s go see ‘Shaft.’” “Oh, a movie sounds nice. But let’s see ‘Rocketman’ instead.” “OK.” That was simple enough. Then, I’d pick a time. “Let’s catch the cheaper matinee at 5 p.m., Mary Ellen.” “No, let’s go at 7 so I don’t have to rush home from work.” This time, I was on my own. I walked into the theater. But where to sit? It was always an instant decision. “Let’s sit up front, Mary Ellen”. “No, that’s too close. Let’s sit in the middle.” “OK. Can we sit in the center of the row, so I don’t have to turn my neck?” “No, let’s sit on the aisle, so it’s easier for you to get us more popcorn.” Now, I was without my consultant. There was only one other person watching “Yesterday” that afternoon and I needed someone to explain the movie to me. Plus, I felt sorry for the guy. He was all alone. When I sat down next to him, he moved six rows down. So much for being friendly. I was glad when Mary Ellen got home. I have depended on her since we walked down the aisle together in 1980…to see “Kramer vs. Kramer.”

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key fob. Classes start at the top of each hour. There are three different classes — cardio, strength, flexibility/core — looped every day into a 24-hour schedule. The personalized fitness plan recommendations are based on assessments, which are conducted every eight weeks. “We cater to all fitness levels, whether a professional athlete or completely new to

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Carmel residents star in ‘Flipping Exes’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Nina Klemm and Michael LeSure make for unusual business partners. The Carmel residents TELEVISION dated for a stretch of time they can’t even agree on, yet decided to form a houseflipping business three years ago called Flipping Exes. The Bravo network saw the potential for a reality show on their home design and real estate business. “Flipping Exes!” debuts at 10 p.m. Aug. 6 on Bravo. The first season has seven episodes in which the couple finds homes in need of repair or redesign and turns them around to sell. “I feel the viewers are going to see the dynamic that we do genuinely, sincerely care about each other,” Klemm said. “I’m very upfront and dramatic because I do have a big personality. The dynamic of him dealing with that is pure comedy in itself sometimes. We get on each other’s nerves and there is a lot of drama because we are two completely different people. But at the end of the day, Michael and I do care about each other. I don’t think I’ll kill him, in the meantime.” LeSure, who is a financier who oversees construction, said the fact they have different personalities creates a balance. The partners do some of their house flipping in Carmel, which Klemm described in a show promo as “Beverly Hills of the Midwest” and “a real estate gold mine.” The Flipping Exes business started after Klemm and LeSure broke up. “The show follows our overall process of how we acquire houses, develop a budget and Nina’s role in beautifying a house,” he said. Klemm has been a licensed Realtor for 10 years. “My experience has really helped our flipping business. Working with buyers day-in and day-out really helps me transfer visions of what a client is looking for into a home,” Klemm said. “I had flipped a few houses before Michael even entered my life. Being a Realtor was my primary job and I would (flip homes) on the side, one or two a year, starting in 2011.”

CUMC presents free concert Aug. 7 editorial@youarecurrent.com Carmel United Methodist Church is presenting a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7 featuring the CUMC worship band performing songs by popular contemporary Christian artists. Artists include Bethel Hillsong United, Cory Asbury, Mercy Me, Meredith Andrews, Pat Barrett, Third Day, Elevation Worship and Chris Tomlin. The band has 12 members — seven musicians and five vocalists. The concert is open to the public. Attendees are asked to bring a food item to donate to the food pantry. UCMC plans to make the concerts semi-annual events. Child care will be provided at the church, 621 S. Range Line Rd. Venue capacity is 300. Contemporary services are offered each Sunday at 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Carmel residents Nina Klemm and Michael LeSure will appear in a new Bravo series, “Flipping Exes.” (Submitted photo)

The vision isn’t always shared. “As you will see in the show, Michael and I definitely don’t see eye to eye 99.9 percent of the time,” Klemm said However, LeSure said Klemm’s vision usually wins out. “I do feel like I have to reel her in a lot and let her know we are in business to make money,” LeSure said. “But her vision in terms of what she wants the house to eventually look like, I feel she definitely wins on that. She has a good eye and knows what is current and relevant. Budget-wise, she doesn’t win out on that all the time because there are things that just don’t make sense in terms of what she wants to do with a house and it being economically sound.” Klemm said she met LeSure when he was a Sunday school teacher for her sons. One thing the two can’t even agree on is how long they dated. “Depends on who you ask. Michael forgot to tell me we were broken up, so my time frame and his are a little different,” Klemm said. “Maybe six months different,

but we make it work.” LeSure said there was clear documentation of communication. “Let’s disagree to disagree,” said Klemm, who said she believed they dated more than a year and LeSure thinks it was less. LeSure said seeing the finished home product will appeal to the TV audience. “Our dynamic, how we interact, should have some appeal and I feel Nina has a dynamic personality, which is a draw,” LeSure said. Klemm said listening to her clients helps her understand how to do the flips. “Every episode I talk what buyers are looking for and why they are looking for it,” she said. “When we flip, I try to incorporate everything a buyer is looking for in that flip.” LeSure estimates they have flipped 40 houses. The more dramatic flips are featured on the show, LeSure said. “Some houses you can get at a decent price and just need minor things in terms of paint, carpet and counter tops,” he said.

Carmel — The Bishops will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. July 31 at the Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo. Carmel — Toy Factory will play a free concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Huntington Learning Center Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace. Carmel — Jim & Mike will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3 at Sugar Creek Vineyard and Winery, 1111 W. Main St., Suite 165. Carmel — Music on the Monon will feature Blair & Classic Bus, a soul group, from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 on the Center Green. Westfield — Endless Summer Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1 at Urban Vines, 330 E. 161st St. Free admission, $10 parking. Drink tickets are $8, good for wine, beer or a slushy. Westfield — The Cool Creek Summer Concert Series will feature 45RPM at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Cool Creek Park. Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Zionsville — The Zionsville Cultural District Concert Series at Lincoln Park features Zionsville’s Got Talent in a free talent show performance at 7 p.m. July 31.

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Cardiologist becomes playwright

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she wants to be an actress, so I need to be writing plays. “I learned how to do it and figured out Louis Janeira’s first dream was to bethe ins and outs of it and began writing come a cardiologist. He accomplished that plays. At that point, all the benefits goal when PERFORMANCE he moved to I was getting from writing novels were exponentially higher and the U.S. from better writing plays. The work is Portugal in 1975, attended college quicker and faster, and I get to see and medical school and became a it live rather than read about it. Incardiologist at Franciscan Health stead of people saying they read my Indianapolis. His second goal was book and liked it, I get to see people to become a writer, and he’s accomJaneira in the audience laughing and crying plished that, too. and going through all the emotions.” Janeira began writing 10 years ago. He Janeira has written several plays, two of has published six medical murder mysterwhich will be performed locally in August. ies and thrillers. However, through writing “The Casualty Game” is a mystery and will and his daughter’s acting, he discovered his be presented Aug. 2 to 11 at The Cat Theatre, true passion was to write plays. 254 Veterans Way in Carmel. “The Last Man” “I have always loved to write. I have is a sci-fi thriller and will be staged Aug. 15 always loved to read and I have always to 25 at IndyFringe Festival, 719 E. St. Clair loved the theater. The turning point was St., Indianapolis. my daughter told me she wanted to be an Janeira’s pen name is Dr. L Jan Eira. For actress, and she was 6 at the time,” said more or to purchase tickets, visit themdJaneira, whose daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, writer.com. is now 13. “I thought, ‘I love theater,’ and

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My Indiana Home Celebrating the Hoosier State

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Wed.–Fri., Noon-5 p.m.: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. During the month of August, we’ll be featuring art that depicts landscapes, architecture and anything that explores life in Indiana—so don’t be surprised if you come across a painting of a giant tenderloin sandwich slam dunking on a basketball hoop on the side of a barn. "My Indiana Home” will show off art that will honor the Hoosier State all month long. Join us for our opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 6 - 9 p.m. as we celebrate art featuring the Hoosier State with live music from The Andy Schomburg Band, refreshments, and drinks. Nickel Plate Arts campus

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com “Music Men” provides the right mix for Dance Kaleidoscope dancer Manuel Valdes. “What I love the most about DANCE our upcoming show ‘Music Men’ is that you get a balance of classical and pop music,” Valdes said. “The first half of the show features two different pieces composed by Gershwin (‘Three Preludes’ and ‘An American in Paris’) and the second half features two pieces set to the music of Elton John (‘Eltoniana’) and Prince (‘Rain’). From Act 1 to Act 2, you see us move with elegance and charm to more of a fun, jazzy and sexy feel.” Valdes, an Indianapolis resident, is performing in Dance Kaleidoscope’s “Music Men” Aug. 3 and 4 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Choreographer Nicholas A. Owens created “Rain” and DK artistic director David Hochoy provided humor to songs by John and Gershwin. “I am only the lead in ‘Rain,’ but I am lucky to perform in all four of the pieces in the show,” Valdes said. “In ‘Rain,’ I was lucky my first year to be given the opportunity to be the lead Prince figure in the show, which of course was a little stressful. But at DK, we are a family and I had the full support I needed to bring this piece to life

thanks to everyone. It has been an honor to revisit such a meaningful work two years later and rediscover old and new experiences during this rehearsal process. I think as a dancer and person I have grown more into myself and can add new nuances that I didn’t before.” Dance Kaleidoscope typically presents one performance each summer at The Tarkington. “What I love about dancing at The Tarkington is, one, the stage is bigger, depthwise, than our normal main stage at the IRT (Indiana Repertory Theatre),” Valdes said. The performances are at 8 p.m. Aug. 3 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4. For more, visit dancekal. org.

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Dancer Timothy June, left, holds onto Manuel Valdes’ arms during “Rain.” (Photo by Chris Crawl)

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The Belfry Theatre HONK! The Musical Jul. 26 - Aug. 4, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. $20 adults, $16 ages 0-12 & 65-100 thebelfrytheatre.com Caravan Classes Studio Hours Tuesday: By appointment Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday: 2 –5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 92 S. 9th St., Noblesville caravanclasses@gmail.com or call 765-557-1969 Hamilton County Artists’ Association Art Fair on the Square August 3, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Historic Noblesville Square

Hamilton County Artists’ Association 69th Annual Exhibit Aug 21 - Aug 30, Mon-Thurs: 9-9, Fri: 9-7, Sat: 9-5, Sun: 1-5 Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 4th Ave SE, Carmel Opening Reception: Sunday, Aug 25, 2–4 p.m. FREE hcaa-in.org Logan Street Sanctuary Shari Kane & Dave Steele in concert Aug 3, 8 p.m. $10 donation at the door 2nd Fridays Moonshine and Music Moonshine Circle - Songwriters in the Round Aug 9, 8-10 p.m. $10 requested donation Folklore & Fairy Tales ~ Beyond the Fairy Dust:

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8/04: Beck and Cage the Elephant with Spoon and Wilde Belle

8/07: Heart

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SOAR with Actors Theatre of Indiana is a truly unique, one-of-a kind program for students ages 13-18 interested in pursuing a career in theatre. Students will be exposed to all aspects of the theatre and have the opportunity to train with and learn from Broadway and Regional Professionals. This year we will be following the full run of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and finishing the program with a production of our own, unique showcase! To learn more about the SOAR program, visit atistage.org/education-workshops

8/17: Hootie & The Blowfish with Barenaked Ladies

Where’s Amy attends Songbook Academy finals

The 2019 Songbook top 40 finalists and Songbook Academy alumni performed a beautiful rendition of “You’re Gonna Hear From Me” at the 2019 Songbook Academy Finals July 20 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. The night was filled with anticipation as the Songbook Academy announced the 2019 Songbook Youth Ambassador winner, Sadie Fridley (Fayetteville, N.Y.). Zionsville resident Cynthia Kauffman was among the top 10 finalists and shared a few special moments with Great American Songbook Foundation founder Michael Feinstein on stage as the crowd cheered for the local favorite. The audience was thrilled to witness the new 2019 top 40 Songbook Academy alumni who will continue to pursue their dreams in the music industry and on Broadway. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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Carmel Film Forum set for Aug. 10 By Renee Larr editorial@youarecurrent.com Aspiring filmmakers will have the opportunity to learn from local experts during the 2019 Carmel Film FILMMAKING Forum, “Making the Big Picture, Preproduction and Crowdfunding.” The third annual event will offer three workshops and a screening of films by Midwest women filmmakers. “We want to grow that circle of influence of local filmmaking,” said James Moriarty, producer/director of Moriarty Media and host of the event. “We want to share more and inspire people. It’s a one-day event with several different components people can attend.” The event begins with the first workshop at the Carmel Clay Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 10. “We’ll be doing a live-table read with local actors of my new feature screenplay, ‘Ghost from the River,’” Moriarty said. Following the table read, Eric Wayne Key, founder of Digipitch, will demonstrate his free online screenwriting and film-pitching software at 3:30 p.m.

John Robert Armstrong, producer of “The Good Catholic,” being interviewed by Adam Aasen and Larry Lannan at the 2018 forum. (Submitted photo)

“Digipitch is a free online pitching software program,” Moriarty said. “You can write your screenplay and then attach a video to it, or other promotional pieces to your project, and then offer it up to the community.” Rachel Murphy, a professional line producer based in Indiana, takes the stage at 4 p.m. She will show how to break down a film’s budget to reflect the real-life costs of producing a feature film. She’ll also discuss developing the film’s business plan and crowdfunding campaign. For more, visit moriartymedia.com/ carmelfilmforum.

Africa at your doorstep By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com For more than 30 years, the African Children’s Choir has captivated audiences worldwide with its viPERFORMANCE brant mix of culturally themed songs, dance, drum ensembles and costumes. Now, local audiences can enjoy the sights and sounds of the choir when it performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at VENTURE Christian Church, 14501 Hazel Dell Pkwy., in Carmel. Founded in 1984 to help impoverished children in war-torn Uganda, the choir, comprised of 16 Ugandan kids ages 8 to 11, will sing an array of ethnic worship music and perform traditional African dances adorned in bright costumes, accompanied by a drum ensemble. Admission is free but donations are accepted. “It’s kind of like bringing Africa to your doorstep,” African Children’s Choir Manager Tina Sipp said. “This program is called, ‘Just as I Am.’ We’ve always wanted to do a hymns program. These are familiar hymns, like ‘Amazing Grace,’ put to African rhythms. We have them specially arranged by a

The African Children’s Choir will perform at VENTURE Christian Church in Carmel in early August. (Submitted photo)

Ugandan artist, so it’s a collision of the old, classic hymns with new, modern African rhythms. The entertainment is delightful. It’s so much more than a concert. It’s really a beautiful program.” In the midst of a nine-month tour of the U.S., the choir is part of Music for Life, an international Christian organization that provides children throughout Africa with education, discipleship and leadership skills. Children are selected based on need. Proceeds from the tour help fund their education. For more, visit africanchildrenschoir.com.

“School of Rock is an incredible experience. I started their program at age nine, and learned guitar, “School of Rock is an incredible bass and drums. I began playing live shows as part of School of Rock’s curriculum, and have since experience. I started their program at performed with members of influential rock bands on some of the world’s most famous stages. age nine, and learned guitar, bass School of Rock made me a musician.” - Sam, School of Rock Student and drums. I began playing live “School of Rock is an incredible shows as part of School of Rock’s experience. I started their program at curriculum, and have since age nine, and learned guitar, bass performed with members of and drums. I began playing live influential rock bands on some of the shows as part of School of Rock’s world’s most famous stages. School

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

The 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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Beck and Cage the Elephant, “The Night Running Tour,” Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville

Cost: $45 to $70 (includes buffet More: beefandboards.com, dinner), a $6 ticket discount is 317-872-9664 available for ages 3-15.

6 p.m. Aug. 4

“Honk! Jr.: The Musical,” Apprentice Players, Belfry Theatre, Noblesville

Beck and Cage the Elephant will be joined by special guests Spoon and Wild Belle. Cost: $21.50 to $144.50

8 p.m. July 30, Aug. 1-3, 6; 1 p.m. July 31; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Aug. 4

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Boogie Wonder Band, Kroger Symphony at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers

Apprentice Players, for ages 5 to 13, presents the musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling,” incorporating a message of tolerance.

8 p.m. Aug. 2

Cost: $16 for children under 12 and $20 for adults

Boogie Wonder Band will transform the audience back to the ’70s with flamboyant costumes, tight choreographies and a light show. Cost: $13 (ages 2-12) to $32.  More: indianapolissymphony.org

“The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” Encore Rising Star Youth Production, Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse

7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-3; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4

Encore Rising Star Youth Production presents an adaptation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel featuring detective Sherlock Holmes. Cost: $12 for students and $14 More: westfieldplayhouse.org for adults

8 p.m. Aug. 2; 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 3; 2 p.m. Aug. 4

Smokey Robinson appears at 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Symphony at the Prairie at Conner Prairie. (Submitted photo)

Smokey Robinson, Kroger Symphony at the Prairie, Conner Prairie, Fishers

8 p.m. Aug. 3

Motown legend Smokey Robinson, who became famous as lead singer of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, will draw from his number of hits.

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“Music Men,” Dance Kaleidoscope, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m. Aug. 3; 2 p.m. Aug. 4

Indianapolis-based Dance Kaleidoscope performers perform to the music of Prince, Elton John and George Gershwin.  Cost: $15 for students (under 18) and $33 for adults

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As an Indiana native, Mike always enjoys a meal at a local restaurant and showing people what the Indy area has to offer. You may find him drinking at local coffee shops, eating brunch in Fishers, shopping and having dinner in Carmel or at the latest concerts. For more, visit @wheresmikeg on Instagram.

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Make mine a portmanteau Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: We Americans love efficiency. We also become enamored with novGRAMMAR GUY elty — new things entertain us until there’s a new shiny object that tickles our fancy. The language equivalent of efficiencymeets-novelty is the portmanteau. I’ll admit, when I first heard this word, I could’ve sworn it was a rustic wine village in the South of France. Portmanteau is a French word originally meaning “suitcase.” However, author Lewis Carroll introduces a new meaning for the word “portmanteau” in his book “Through the Looking-Glass.” Humpty Dumpty explains to Alice that new words made from two words being smashed together — like “slithy” (slimy and lithy) and “mimsy” (miserable and flimsy) — are like a portmanteau. There are two meanings packed up into one word. I should note that “portmanteau” is itself a portmanteau: It combines the French words “porter” (to carry) and “manteau” (a cloak). Why do I care to teach you about a French word that was redefined by a 19th-

century British author? Portmanteaus are fantastic, and they combine efficiency and novelty so well. The following are some of my favorite portmanteaus, which were all invented by someone who wanted to be cute and concise. You’ll find all of these words, by the way, in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: chillax (chill and relax), skort (skirt and shorts), smog (smoke and fog), turducken (turkey and duck and chicken), glamping (glamour and camping) bromance (brother and romance). How about some new portmanteaus? I’ll offer up a few: flarf (a flag that can become a scarf), phowner (a person who owns a phone), roboat (a robot boat) and singull (a seagull that isn’t in a romantic relationship). Perhaps creating a portmanteau that catches on is tougher than it seems. Inventing new words from existing words is fun. It keeps our language alive and vibrant. Send me an email or a tweet with any portmanteaus you create.

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Napier: World’s Art Deco capital Commentary by Don Knebel Napier is one of New Zealand’s most visited cities. Much of its appeal is the result of the city’s response to a horTRAVEL rendous natural disaster. Napier is on Hawke’s Bay along the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, about 200 miles northeast of Wellington, the nation’s capital. The Máoris, New Zealand’s original people, settled the area because of its natural harbor. By the 20th century, Napier had become an important port city, exporting a variety of agricultural products from nearby farms and ranches. On Feb. 3, 1931, a massive earthquake struck the Hawke’s Bay area, killing at least 256 people and destroying the commercial center of Napier. The earthquake also increased Napier’s elevation by at least 6 feet, creating about 15 square miles of new shoreline. Undaunted, residents of Napier almost immediately began rebuilding their downtown area. Many of the new buildings incorporated the elegant and then popular architectural style later known as Art Deco. Today, Napier, with a population of ap-

proximately 64,000, is still among New Zealand’s busiest ports, exporting large quantities of wine, wood and wool. The Marine Parade, a picturesque seaside promenade, passes by the National Aquarium, an assortment of parks, a graceful Art Deco concert shell and the famous bronze statue of “Pania of the Reef,” a mermaid figure from Máori mythology and now the symbol of the city. But Napier’s popularity with visitors from around the world rests largely on the dozens of meticulously maintained Art Deco buildings in its downtown, considered to rank second (if at all) only to Miami Beach as the best collection of such structures in the world. Vintage buses and automobiles reinforce the nostalgic feel. Every February, Napier’s Art Deco Festival recreates the atmosphere of the 1920s and ’30s, nearly doubling the population of the city for almost a week. 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.

ADVERTISEMENT / NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Solar Array Equipment and Installation Proposal Sealed Proposals for the City of Carmel, Indiana, Solar Array Equipment and Installation Proposal, will be received by the City of Carmel, Indiana, (“Owner”) at the office of the Clerk Treasurer in City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on August 21, 2019. Any Proposal received after the designated time will be returned to the Proposer unopened. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read by Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety at 10:00am, local time, on August 21, 2019, in Council Chambers at City Hall. The Proposal should be clearly marked “PROPOSAL ENCLOSED Solar Array Equipment and Installation” on the outside of the envelope, and as otherwise set forth in the Proposal Documents. In general, the work consists of the purchase and installation of solar array equipment at two separate locations in the City of Carmel, Indiana all as required by the Proposal Documents, the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, General Conditions, (the “Agreement”), and Specifications and Drawings. Electronic Copies may be obtained from Telamon Corporation, (“Engineer”) 1000 E. 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032. Contact Mike Morley, mike.morley@telamon.com to obtain access to these materials. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Water Plant No.1 on August 7, 2019 at 9:00 am local time. Proposals must be submitted on the forms found in the Request For Proposal package, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: 1. Revised Form No. 96 as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Account and as required in the Instruction to Bidders, including a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Proposer has available for the performance of the Work; 2. Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total proposed amount, including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of the Proposal. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Proposer will execute within fifteen (15) calendar days from the acceptance of the Proposal, the Agreement as included in the Proposal Documents. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to the Owner. Any Proposal may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Proposals, but no proposer shall withdraw his proposal within ninety (90) days after the actual receipt of Proposals. All Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful proposers will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Proposal and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Award will be made to the Proposal with the highest score as discussed on Part 3 of the Request For Proposals. The successful Proposer must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549. The successful Proposer will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all employees hired after the date of this Contract through the E-Verify program. The Proposer will also be required to sign an affidavit concerning employment of unauthorized aliens. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ19060003 SU Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on August 26, 2019 at 6 PM in the City Council Chambers, 2nd floor of City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a public hearing upon a Special Use application to develop a new elementary school and little league athletic fields for Carmel Clay Schools. With the property being known as 12025 Clay Center Rd, Carmel, IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ19060003 SU UDO Section 2.03 Permitted Uses, Education Special Use Required The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-09-34-00-00-032.006 17-09-34-00-00-032.105 All interested person desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Lin Zheng Secretary, Board of School Trustees Carmel Clay Schools NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket Nos. 18090012 Z & 18090013 DP/ADLS Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission, at a meeting on Tuesday, the 20th day of August, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon an application to approve rezone, and site plan and design, for certain real estate located on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Main Street and Sherman Drive at approximately 7 Sherman Drive in order to construct four attached residential dwellings. The application is identified as Docket Nos. 18090012 Z & 18090013 DP/ADLS. The real estate affected by said application is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of West Main Street and Sherman Drive at approximately 7 Sherman Drive. The petition and supplementary documentation may be viewed at the City of Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, 3rd Floor, Carmel, Indiana, 46032. 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, or may file written comments with the Department of Community Services prior to the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. Kevin G. Buchheit, Krieg DeVault LLP, 12800 North Meridian Street, Suite 300, Carmel, IN 46032, (317) 808-5820. Docket Nos. 19040007 CP Amend and 19040008 OA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission will hold a public hearing upon a Petition to Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance pursuant to the applications and plans filed with the Department of Community Services as follows: Amend the Carmel Clay Comprehensive Plan (C3 Plan) to incorporate the 2020-2025 Carmel/Clay Parks Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP). Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to update the Park and Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance and its Definitions. Designated as Docket Nos. 19040007 CP Amend and 19040008 OA, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032. The files for this proposal (Docket Nos. 19040007 CP Amend and 19040008 OA) are on file at the Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary. Joe Shestak, Administrator Carmel Plan Commission (317) 571-2417 July 30, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Docket No. 19060019 DP/ADLS Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana in consideration of a DP/ADLS Application submitted by Meridian Development Services, LLC. The applicant seeks to construct an orthopedic specialty hospital, medical office building and attached parking structure. The general location of the property is east of Illinois Street between 106th Street and 111th Street. The Tax Parcel ID number of the property is 17-13-02-00-00-023.000. Interested persons may examine the application at the Department of Community Services, Division of Planning & Zoning, Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, 3rd Floor, Carmel, Indiana. Written comments may be sent to the Carmel Plan Commission, c/o Joe Shestak, Secretary, Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, or by e-mail to jshestak@carmel.in.gov. Interested persons will also be given an opportunity to be heard by the Plan Commission at the public hearing. MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC By: Robert A. Hicks, on behalf of the Applicant/Owner Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.C. 500 North Meridian St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 977-1433 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. 19070005 V and 19070006 V NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Carmel Plan Commission will conduct a meeting on the 20th day of August, 2019 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding zoning applications identified by the Docket Numbers referenced above (collectively, the “Request”). The subject real estate consists of approximately 23.3 acres, is generally located at 4100 141st Street, Carmel, Indiana and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 17-09-19-00-00-011.000, 17-09-19-00-00-047.000, and 17-09-19-00-00-047.002 (collectively, the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is zoned S-1 Residential District and the Request seeks rezone and primary plat approval, as well as request for a development standards variance in order to develop a residential community to be known as “Troy Estates” which will consist of thirtynine (39) single-family detached for-sale homes on the Real Estate. The Carmel Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on July 16th. The Troy Estates Request now includes additional variances as described below: Docket No. 19070005 V: Variance request from the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 2.06: Minimum Lot Width of one hundred (100’) feet required and proposing a Minimum Lot Width of ninety (90’) feet. Docket No. 19070006 V: Variance request from the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 2.06: Minimum Side Yard Setback of ten (10’) feet for single-family dwellings, requesting a Minimum Side Yard Setback of five (5’) feet for single-family dwellings. 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 Plan Commission Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 571-2417 APPLICANT Lennar Homes of Indiana, Inc. c/o Keith Lash 9025 N. River Road, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Jim Shinaver, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket Number: 19060018 DP Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 17th 2019 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a/an Development Plan in order to: develop a parking lot and pads for two future buildings. The application is identified as Docket No. 19060018DP The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: (Insert Legal Description -or- Tax ID parcel number(s)) Parcel Number: 17-09-35-00-00-005.000 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. Petitioner: Lauth Property Group Docket No. 19050029 Z NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission will hold a public hearing upon a Petition to Rezone property pursuant to the application and plans filed with the Department of Community Services as follows: Rezone 13 parcels located on the north side of Smokey Row Road, between the Monon Greenway and Meridian Street, from the PUD/Planned Unit Development and R1/Residence Districts to the UR/Urban Residential and P1/Park & Recreation Districts, respectively. The properties comprise the Kensington Green subdivision as well as 2 parcels adjacent to the Monon Greenway. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services. The properties are also identified by the following tax parcel ID numbers and legal description: 17-09-24-00-06489 Kensington Kensington Green, 001.000 Green Ln Lot 1 17-09-24-00-06Kensington Green, 492 Smokey Row Rd 002.000 Lot 2 17-09-24-00-06481 Kensington Kensington Green, 003.000 Green Ln Lot 3 17-09-24-00-06Kensington Green, 480 Smokey Row Rd 004.000 Lot 4 17-09-24-00-06473 Kensington Kensington Green, 005.000 Green Ln Lot 5 17-09-24-00-06Kensington Green, 468 Smokey Row Rd 006.000 Lot 6 17-09-24-00-06465 Kensington Kensington Green, 007.000 Green Ln Lot 7 Kensington Green, 17-09-24-00-06456 Smokey Row Rd 008.000 Lot 8 17-09-24-00-06457 Kensington Kensington Green, 009.000 Green Ln Lot 9 17-09-24-00-06Kensington Green, 0 Smokey Row Rd 010.000 Common Area A 17-09-24-00-060 Kensington Green Kensington Green, 011.000 Ln Common Area B 17-09-24-00-05Reading Tree Park, 0 W Smokey Row Rd 004.000 Lot 4 Pt 17-09-24-00-05230 W Smokey Row Reading Tree Park, 004.001 Rd Lot 4 Pt Designated as Docket No. 19050029 Z, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032. The file for this proposal (Docket No. 19050029 Z) is on file at the Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary. Joe Shestak, Administrator Carmel Plan Commission (317) 571-2417 Dated: July 30, 2019

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