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Council: Hotel financing lacked CRC transparency By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council is asking for more transparency and better communication from the Carmel RedeCITY NEWS velopment Commission after concluding a lengthy review of what led to Hotel Carmichael costing 46 percent more than the original estimate of $40 million. The review concluded that all CRC actions were legal but that missteps occurred throughout the process — from “unreliable” cost estimates presented to the council in 2017 to steps taken three years later without council knowledge to cover the $18.5 million funding gap — that have led to a “loss of trust” between the council and CRC and resulted in Carmel residents losing trust in how taxpayer dollars are spent. Council President Sue Finkam, who conducted the review, said she hopes the report is the first step in changing that. “Unfortunately, we had a loss of trust with the public in the manner in which this hotel went over (cost estimates),” said City Council President Sue Finkam, who compiled the report. “I hope the process we underwent to investigate earned some trust back from the community, not only because we saw no laws had been broken, but also because the council was willing to dig in and ask the hard questions. We’re all very proud of the hotel and think it’s got a really strong future.” The 122-room boutique hotel, which opened in August 2020 at Carmel City Center, is the result of a public/private partnership between the City of Carmel and developer Pedcor. The Carmel City Council approved $18 million in bonds to finance it in 2017, and the city closed on a $25.5 million loan to cover the rest of the project in April 2019. Several city councilors expressed shock and frustration in January 2020 when they learned that the total cost would be closer to $58 million and asked for a review of what led to the disparity. The report concluded that several factors led to the increased cost, including a “wholly unreliable” initial cost estimate, significant changes to the scope of the project after council approval and multiple factors resulting in bids coming in higher than expected. The report states that information presented to the construction firm that made the estimate was incomplete, which resulted in the estimate being “significantly

Hotel Carmichael, which opened in August 2020, cost 46 percent more than initial estimates in 2017. (File photo)

flawed.” It also states that the council was not informed about the limited information used for the estimate when it discussed the matter in 2017. “The Mayor indicated in the 2020 hotel review hearings that the estimate was a ‘shot in the dark’ and a ‘very loose estimate,’ but Carmel City Council members were told in 2017 finance committee meetings that these estimates were affirmed by outside consultants,” the report states. “In retrospect, regardless of the rationale as to why the estimate was unreliable, presenting the Carmel City Council with such an unreliable estimate showed an extreme lack of respect for the Carmel City Council’s role in performing a thorough and transparent review of financials.” To cover the overrun, the CRC used nearly $5 million from its operating budget and $2 million from a tax increment financing bond. It also mortgaged space in the James building and Monon Square for $6 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The mortgages occurred through agreements with the Carmel City Center Community Development Corp., owner of the James building, and the Carmel Midtown Community Development Corp., owner of Monon Square. Community development corporations are nonprofits formed to support and enhance charitable, educational and other public purposes of the City of Carmel. The report states that communication from the CRC and community development corporations was “clearly lacking” throughout the process and that “members of the public and Carmel City Council had no way to determine total cost overruns the way information was presented in public meetings.” The report includes several recommendations to improve transparency and public

trust. They include requesting that community development corporations: • Provide the city council with a biannual, in-person report. • Agree to allow the council to appoint one member to all current and future corporations. • Present its budget for council review and comment, although the council will not have authority over the budget. • Recommendations for the CRC include: • Updating its monthly report to the council to include accurate and timely financial information and support documentation as it relates to project estimates and budgets. • Sending budget packets to all council members and inviting them to annual budget meetings. • Sending to councilors an updated budget proforma for Hotel Carmichael and additional budget updates on no less than a quarterly basis. • Notifying the council prior to the transfer of any land or asset valued at more than $100,000. • Notifying the council of any grant agreements it enters into with other entities. Recommendations for the city council include: • Amending city code to change the agenda to reflect community development corporation presentations and adding a monthly report from council appointees to the CRC to provide a financial update. • Discussing obtaining a more informed estimate or a guaranteed maximum price on capital projects. CRC Executive Director Henry Mestetsky issued a statement following the release of the council’s report. “The report found that City Council tasked the CRC, a separate legal entity with its own spending powers, to build the state’s first autograph collection hotel and not to come back for more funds from council. It found that the CRC acted properly and legally, delivered the state’s nicest hotel, all while negotiating advancements needed to be reimbursed later out of it’s hotel partner’s profits,” he stated. “The hotel has just hosted an international conference and posted its first $1 million revenue month, so I’m focused on the next hundred years of value and civic pride the Carmichael will bring to the taxpayers.” Mayor Jim Brainard did not respond to a request for comment.

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Church burglary — Multiple people are wanted for questioning related to a burglary at St. Elizabeth Seton Church at 10655 Haverstick Road, in Carmel. The burglary occurred at approximately 12:35 a.m. July 7. Anyone with information about the people pictured should contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. Reference CPD case number 21-47931. White River cleanup — The City of Carmel is encouraging corporate and community volunteers to register for the White River Cleanup scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13. After the cleanup, volunteers can relax in an onsite shelter while listening to live music and enjoying complementary same-day general admission to Conner Prairie. Concessions

Meals on Wheels president — Indiana Elder Law Attorney Lisa Dillman has been elected president of the Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana Board of Directors. Dillman is an attorney with AppleDillman gate & Dillman Elder Law. Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious, medically-tailored meals to Hoosiers who are home-bound, elderly or battling illnesses. Applegate & Dillman Elder Law has locations in Carmel, Zionsville and Indianapolis. National Night Out — National Night Out is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at the gazebo near Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square. Community members will have the opportunity to visit with members of the Carmel police and fire departments to talk about safety and answer questions. The event will include free pizza and hot dogs, Big Wheel races, airbrush tattoo, a free photo booth and games.

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Speakers read explicit content, handgun dropped at CCS meeting By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel Clay Schools Supt. Michael Beresford said he was shocked and disappointed by sexually graphic inforEDUCATION mation presented by several members of the community during the public comment portion of the July 26 school board meeting, which often grew contentious and included police escorting one attendee out in handcuffs. CCS officials said a handgun fell out of a man’s pocket during the meeting, leading several Carmel police officers to quickly surround him, place him in handcuffs and remove him from the room. Police later identified the man as Robert Lesher, 69 of Carmel, who was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property. Police said they don’t believe Lesher posed a threat to anyone at the meeting or otherwise. The arrest occurred shortly after the public comment portion of the meeting, which included several people reading sexually explicit excerpts from books they said are available to students in Carmel schools. Excerpts also covered gender issues the speakers said are better addressed at home. Speakers read from books including “Call Me Max,” about a transgender elementary student, and “l8r, g8r,” a book with detailed information about oral sex. Both books are available to CCS students, the speakers said, the first at an elementary school and the second at Carmel High School. Other speakers read graphic content from books they said are available to Carmel students about masturbation and a violent

Carmel police arrest Robert Lesher after a handgun fell out of his pocket at the July 26 Carmel Clay Schools board meeting. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

sexual encounter. “Movies require ratings and parental approval (for students) to be in them, but the schools don’t protect our children in the same way,” said Gina Fosso, a mother of five, after reading from the “l8r, g8r” book. Beresford said after the meeting he could not immediately confirm if the books are in Carmel schools, but he said material read during the meeting is “completely inappropriate” for students and “not in line with our values here at Carmel Clay Schools.” He said CCS will investigate each claim made. “It was inappropriate to even listen to that (during public comment),” Beresford said. “I would much rather have that brought to my attention rather than brought up in a public meeting.” Beresford said CCS has a process for parents to report offensive material in books and that the district has already been investigating some complaints made this year. He said the process for approving books at CCS differs from media centers to classrooms to other places they are found.

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Mercer hopes summer provides springboard for success By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School senior tennis player Eli Mercer got a nice lift from his summer experience. Mercer joined 2021 CHS graduate Jones McNamar and four other friends on a boys and girls team that won the World Team Tennis national title for 18 and under in Orlando at the United States Tennis Association campus. The Central Indiana team beat a California team in the final. “It was special because we’ve all known each other since we were in second or third grade,” Mercer said. “We’ve played the same competition the last three years, and to finally make it to the top is really nice.” In June, Mercer won the Central Indiana 18 and under boys singles title and advanced to the Midwest Section tournament. Mercer said he is playing at a high level entering his final high school season. Carmel tennis coach Bryan Hanan said Mercer is an exceptional leader for the younger players. “He is a very hard worker and has really showed great improvement the last four

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years,” Hanan said. “He puts the work in during the offseason and plays in a lot of tournaments, and that’s the reason for his success.” Mercer finished 27-0 as a junior at No. 2 singles for the state champion Greyhounds (23-0). “He also was the clinching point in the state finals and was the reason we won the state championship last year,” Hanan said. Mercer’s three-set win was the difference

in a 3-2 victory over North Central in the state final. Senior Broc Fletcher was the No. 1 singles player last season. “I think it will be interesting to see Eli and Broc battle it out for the top spot,” Hanan said. “I think competition is a great thing and both those guys will be able to push one another to get better this year. They are both really good friends and great competitors, but when it’s all said and done, whoever plays one singles they will still be the other one’s biggest cheerleader because just that’s how they both are. They are just great kids that come from great families.” Mercer said his conditioning has improved since last season. “I’m more fit and I’ve just grown a little bit,” he said. “My serve has gotten better. I’m just trying to play smarter tennis. I’ve got smarter on the court from practicing with a lot of good players.” Mercer said he expects the Greyhounds to contend for another state title. “We still have four really good players returning and we have some good freshmen and sophomores,” he said. “I’m feeling confident we can get a sixth one in a row.”

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com When classes begin Aug. 12, it will mark the first time in nearly a year and a half that all Carmel Clay EDUCATION Schools students are on campus together. That’s what inspired the theme at CCS for the 2021-22 school year: The Pack is Back. “The primary reason ‘The Pack is Back’ came out on top is because we didn’t want to give COVID any more space in our lives, but we want to celebrate that we’re back,” said CCS Supt. Michael Beresford, who selects a theme before the beginning of each school year. Some elementary students attended in person throughout the previous school year, while others took classes virtually. Middle and high school students had the option to take virtual classes or a mix of virtual and in-person instruction. For many students, Aug. 12 will be their first time back to campus since the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly closed schools in March 2020. While the elimination of virtual classes signals a return to normalcy, some elements of the school day will still be impacted by the pandemic. “We’re still going to social distance 3 feet or as close to 3 feet as we can. We’re still going to be monitoring positive cases and contact tracing,” Beresford said. “We’re really hopeful those will be really small numbers.” CCS officials announced July 21 that face masks would be highly recommended but not required for unvaccinated students and staff members, although since then — as COVID-19 cases have begun to rise again

Carmel Clay Schools designed a logo to celebrate the theme of the 2021-22 school year and welcome students back to campus. (Image courtesy of CCS)

— guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed to recommend masks be worn indoors by all at school. Beresford didn’t rule out the possibility of a mask requirement being reinstated before school begins, depending on guidance from health officials. “The nice thing is if we need to pivot to masks, we’re good at it, so it will be an easy pivot if we need to mask up,” he said. “I’m not sure how many people are going to send their kids to elementary or sixth grade without masks, because I think our community will typically go with the recommendations of the medical field.” CCS is holding several events in the coming days to welcome students back to campus. Visit ccs.k12.in.us/about/welcomeback for a full listing of events across the district.

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Principal eager to return to CCS By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com New Prairie Trace Elementary School Principal Kim Piper is familiar with many aspects of Carmel Clay EDUCATION Schools. “My husband works in the school district and my three kids are students in the district,” said Piper, a former Towne Meadow assistant principal in 2007 and 2008. “I loved my time at Towne Meadow. Since Piper I was assistant principal there, I would look when openings came up and the timing might be right.” Piper’s husband, Jared Piper, is an autism behavior counselor for CCS. Their three daughters, Maryn, 10, Elyse, 7, and Kate, 5, all attend Woodbrook Elementary. When Piper heard about the elementary principal opening, she felt the time was right. Piper replaces Prairie Trace Principal Jill Shipp, who became principal of West Clay Elementary following the retirement of Jennifer Szuhaj. “This is perfect for our family,” Piper said. “The academic excellence here is wonderful. Piper, 45, said Prairie Trace is receiving 100 new students through redistricting. “It’s important for me, the assistant principals and the teachers to make sure everyone feels welcome,” Piper said. “A main goal is to make sure everyone is acclimated, especially our virtual students coming back to a school setting.” Piper spent the past seven years as director of elementary education for seven Washington Township Schools. Prior to that, she was the principal of Crooked Creek Elementary for 6 1/2 years in Washington Township. “One thing you gain as a director is you get to see all the awesome things other principals are doing and take those with you,” she said. “But you are away from kids, and we all go into education with the desire to be around children, see them thrive daily and make a difference in the lives of kids. What gives me the most positive energy is kids will be walking through the door and I’ll be able to engage with them daily. I’m very excited to see the love of learning daily and be able to help teachers in any way that they need.”

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cation, he moved to the Indianapolis area. “My first goal is to reacquaint with the community and have the opportunity to For Peter English, this definitely feels like meet folks that I didn’t have the opportunity a coming-home celebration. to work with when I was there previously A Cherry Tree and build relationships,” English EDUCATION Elementary School said. “I think those strong relationassistant prinships are just foundational to all cipal from 2009 to 2013, English is that we do. The long-term goal is to returning as principal at the Carmel continue the academic excellence school. and that strong school community English, 43, was most recently that I know is alive and well at the principal at Sand Creek EleCherry Tree.” English mentary in Hamilton Southeastern As a parent, English followed how Schools in Fishers. the staff navigated the COVID-19 pandemic “Our three children have been through during the 2020-21 school year. He was (Cherry Tree) and one daughter is still there impressed. in fourth grade,” English said. “It’s a full-cir“A big piece of my interest, frankly, comcle opportunity.” ing back was seeing how they handled the English said knowing the strength of the transition from in person to virtual as needstaff and support from the families in the ed,” he said. “They were able to continue the area were key factors in his decision. learning and find ways to get it done in a “It didn’t take long to decide that it was very challenging and unique situation.” something I wanted to pursue,” he said. Prior to being assistant principal at CherGrowing up in northeast Indiana, English ry Tree, English taught fifth grade at Indian graduated from East Noble High School in Creek Elementary in Lawrence Township. He Kendallville. After graduating from Ball State received his master’s in curriculum and inUniversity with a degree in elementary edustruction from Indiana Wesleyan University.

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CHS PTO seeking new members By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

“Our kids’ high school experience would not happen without the PTO,” Harlow said. “Whatever you want your involvement to Carmel High School students and teachlook like, we welcome that. We don’t have ers aren’t the only ones feeling the effects any specific expectations on what your inof the COVID-19 volvement looks like, we just want EDUCATION pandemic on the your involvement.” campus. It also New this year, the PTO is elimidisrupted work by the CHS Parent nating its $25 membership fee to Teacher Organization, which is lookencourage more participation from ing to get back on track during the those who are on the fence about 2021-22 school year. joining or who might not be able to “(The pandemic) really rocked evafford the fee. Harlow erything to its core, (including) not Harlow sees the PTO’s role as being able to hold meetings in person,” said even more important this year because it’s CHS PTO President Wendy Harlow, who joined been nearly 18 months since all students the group to meet fellow parents two years were in class together. ago when her son entered high school. “We have a huge role this year,” Harlow The PTO is key in planning several major said. “It’s parallel to the school’s role as events, from homecoming to prom to the we’re planning for this year, because we senior celebration. It also helps provide eve- realize it’s not just the freshman students ning and weekend food for the 10 percent and freshman parents who are setting foot of the school’s students on the free and on campus for the first time.” reduced lunch program. Learn more at ccs.k12.in.us/pto-chs.

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How Clay Township parlayed a $55M Central Park bond to fund other projects for nearly 20 years By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Take a drive around Carmel, and it won’t take long to find one. Throughout town, large, white signs announce work at various construction sites as being funded through the Clay Township Impact Program. Ongoing projects include everything from park renovations to a youth sports fieldhouse to expanding the Japanese gardens behind Carmel City Hall. Townships are primarily charged with providing assistance to the poor, fire protection and cemetery maintenance, and most in Indiana don’t go much beyond those duties. However, Clay Township, whose boundaries essentially match the City of Carmel, spent 2.6 times more on debt service alone in 2020 than any other Hamilton County township spent total for the year. Any township could go into debt to fund major projects, but it’s not always an easy road. The Westfield Washington Township board approved a $15 million bond to grow its parks in 2018, but those bonds were later rescinded after an organized remonstrance against them. As a result, the township still has no debt. The City of Carmel, which essentially shares the same boundaries with Clay Township, also has been known for racking up more debt than its neighbors, and the transformational results have made an impact on Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan. He said he doesn’t always agree with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard but that he’s been influenced by the mayor’s vision for building the city. “He is so right that if we don’t do someCallahan thing with this community to bring people here, we’re just going to be another ordinary community with nothing to see,” Callahan said. “He really started the ball rolling, and I never forgot that.”

JUST IN TIME

Callahan has been the local trustee since 2007, but the township’s strategy to use debt for major projects began before his tenure. It wasn’t the first time Clay Township acquired debt, but in 2004 the township issued a $55 million bond to develop Central Park that went well beyond funding the massive project itself. Township leaders issued the bonds just in time for them to be factored into the formula for distributing income taxes, meaning the township’s share of income tax distributions would be higher during the life of the loan. Soon after, the state legislature removed debt as a factor in the income tax distribution formula — in part to remove the incentive for municipalities to acquire more debt. It was a move township officials knew was coming, and the

The Clay Township Impact Program includes $3.6 million for upgrades at Meadowlark Park, including pickleball courts and a new playground. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh

Central Park bond was the final one to be included in the old formula. Around that time, the township entered into an interlocal agreement that stated it would give all local income tax it received as a direct result of the Central Park bond to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to use for improvements in that park and elsewhere. Initially, it led to CCPR receiving approximately $2 million annually, but that amount has grown to more than $3.2 million per year because of income growth in the county. As a result, CCPR expects to receive more than $50 million in local income tax distributions during the life of the bond — nearly the amount of the bond itself. It’s been used to fund Westermeier Commons at Central Park, the Flowrider and cabanas at The Waterpark, updated playgrounds at Inlow Park, upgrades in Founders Park and much more. Judy Hagan, who served as Clay Township trustee from 1999 to 2006, said it’s been rewarding to watch the plan to fund improvements play out as planned — and even better — through the years. “It’s been a very positive process and a Hagan great success for the community,” Hagan said. “It was done in a fiscally responsible manner.”

A ‘GLARING’ DISPARITY Although the Central Park bond has led to improvements throughout Carmel, it’s also meant that other Hamilton County townships have been receiving less income tax funds than they otherwise would. For 2021, Clay Township is receiving approximately 46 percent of all local income tax distributions to Hamilton County townships. This means Clay Township is receiving nearly $4 million in local income taxes in 2021, well ahead of second-place Noblesville Township, which is receiving nearly $1.1 million. Debbie Driskell, Delaware Township trustee and executive director of the Indiana Township Association, recognizes that the formula is a good deal for Carmel, but she said it comes at the expense of the other townships. “Most of the other trustees in Hamilton Driskell County look at the way the formula was done and sit in wonderment, because some of us could really use the money, and not necessarily for building big structures,” Driskell said. “There’s disparity in the way it’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 set up. It should not be that way, because it allows one unit to receive the lion’s share.” The funding formula doesn’t hamper Delaware Township from meeting its mandated responsibilities, Driskell said, but taking Carmel’s debt out of the distribution formula would help address more needs in Fishers. “It’s not like we’re hurting for money, it’s just that when you see the disparity, it’s glaring,” she said. “I’m not blaming anybody other than the formula. It’s not right.” Westfield Washington Township Trustee Danielle Carey Tolan said she is “kind of envious” of Clay Township’s LIT distribution and praised its 2004 leadership team for being progressive in its funding strategy. “Kudos to them for seeing that,” she Tolan said. “That was before my time becoming a township trustee, but I think if I was in that position, I would’ve gone after it, too.”

Local income tax distributions secured as a result of the 2004 $55 million Central Park bond funded new playground features at inlow park (above), the Flowrider at The Waterpark (below left) and the playground at Westermeier Commons (below right).

A PROBLEM FOR PARKS

After the Central Park bond is paid off in 2025, Clay Township’s share of LIT distributions will begin to decrease, which is good news for other townships and municipalities in Hamilton County but a major problem for the parks system. For more than 15 years, CCPR has relied on the $2 million to $3 million or more generated annually by the Central Park bond to fund other projects. Those totals are expected to decrease to a projected $1.5 million in 2025, $750,000 in 2026 and disappear in 2027. Making matters worse for CCPR, another major source of funding, the park impact fee, also is likely to decrease significantly in the coming years. The fee, which may only be used for park expansions and improvements directly related to increasing capacity to serve a growing population, is collected for each dwelling unit built in Carmel. With little room left in the city for new development, revenue generated by the fee is expected to steadily decrease over time. CCPR Executive Director Michael Klitzing said he has been in discussions with city and township officials to review funding options for the future. Possibilities include leasing instead of purchasing certain equipment and vehicles, pursuing grants more aggressively, issuing additional bonds

TOTAL DEBT OF HAMILTON COUNTY TOWNSHIPS Clay Wayne Delaware White River Jackson Adams Westfield Washington Fall Creek Noblesville

$92,413,334 $1,824,091 $535,000 $376,231 $149,338 $0 $0 $0 $0 Source: Gateway

and asking the Carmel Clay Parks Foundation to boost its role in supporting the parks system. “We are currently reviewing options available to municipal park systems under Indiana law and anticipate making recommendations to the township board and city council later this year,” Klitzing said. “Both the township board and city council have expressed a strong commitment to Klitzing the park system and its long-term funding

2021 LOCAL INCOME TAX DISTRIBUTIONS TO HAMILTON COUNTY TOWNSHIPS Clay

$3,914,768 (46.1 percent)

Noblesville

$1,096,254 (12.9 percent)

Westfield Washington

$794,939 (9.4 percent)

Jackson

$673,991 (7.9 percent)

Fall Creek

$626,918 (7.4 percent)

Delaware

$513,536 (6.1 percent)

White River

$317,715 (3.7 percent)

Adams

$279,067 (3.3 percent)

Wayne $266,032 (3.1 percent) Source: Indiana Dept. of Local Government Finance

needs, so I am very optimistic that collectively we will identify a viable solution to CCPR’s capital funding needs.”

FINAL LEGACY?

Another benefit of the Central Park bond has been the ability of the township to add new debt as old obligations are paid off without significantly changing the tax rate. This positioned the township well to implement the Clay Township Impact Program, which included nearly $60 million when announced in 2019 to fund 19 projects throughout Carmel. Since then, the program has grown to include a museum for the Carmel Clay Historical Society and a pedestrian bridge over the White River. This and other debt leaves Clay Township on the hook for nearly $6.9 million in debt service due this year. Callahan, Clay Township’s trustee, said he expects the impact program could be one of the township’s final major contributions to the community. When the bonds for the program are paid off, he doesn’t see much of a reason for the township to continue to exist. Callahan, who plans to retire when his term ends in 2022, said now that the township and city have nearly identical boundaries, it doesn’t make much sense for the area to be under two forms of government when one can get the job done. “I think down the road people will eventually see what I’m seeing, which is for Carmel to take over Clay Township,” he said. “We could do that pretty easy here.” ON THE COVER: Clay Township has been instrumental in funding several upgrades to parks and other projects in Carmel in recent years. (Photo Illustration by Zach Ross)

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Commentary by Terry Anker “You are wrong, and I don’t want to hear what you think,” barked the domineering spouse to their beleaguered partner. Wouldn’t it make sense to consider what they say before determining disagreement with it? Wouldn’t it be more reasonable to have our views challenged openly than to rest insecurely in ignorance? Indiana Congressman Jim Banks was recommended by his peers for appointment to a review commission. Our nation’s capital is rife with such blue-ribbon panels, special committees, and double-secret boards. One can assume that they are designed to help our leaders gain insight into important or faddish matters and oil the rusty gears of government so that they might lurch forward. In this case, a wrench has fallen into the works. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has broken tradition by blocking Banks from appointment. There are many, given the chance, who would do the same to her. Is it true that open discussion is dangerous in that it only obscures a predetermined truth? Or are we calling folks liars before they lie? A commission is not required to determine the moment of sunrise. Still, there is much debate about whether we should awake before, at, or after it. We all have our perspectives, perhaps firmly held, of when to emerge from slumber. So, how do we honor the views of those with whom we disagree? It is an alluring temptation to prevent those thoughts that don’t align from ever being heard. It is an alluring temptation to hold back that seat at the table. It is an alluring temptation to invite disingenuous compliance from those who will quiet their own beliefs to avoid expulsion. But do we benefit from their exclusion or are we weakened by failure to seek challenge? Can we seek the truth if we already believe we know it?

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People often ask which of our four heirs is my favorite. The expected response is, “I don’t have one,” and I suppose in the aggregate, that’s true. But let’s be honest, on the daily, there is absolutely a podium placement for Most Loved Kid. And though it changes frequently, I’ve noticed the gold medal normally goes to whoever is in their happy place, typically when they are away from the expectations of established family roles. To that point, last week’s Champion Child was our youngest, simply because I had the chance to spend time with just her. We traveled to Massachusetts for a few days to visit fancy colleges and geek out on American history (our reenactment of the Boston Massacre is sure to become legendary). It was amazing to me that once I got her on her own, she transformed into a totally different person. Instead of encountering an angsty teenager who constantly competes with her older brothers and verbally spars with her sister, I enjoyed a kind and caring young woman who is quite funny (she dramatically threw the “snowball” at my unsuspecting British soldier, beginning the aforementioned Boston Massacre reprisal). Now that we’re back home again in Indiana, she’s returned to her usual MO of either hiding in her room except, for meals, or running off to hang with her besties. We communicate through eye-rolling, cold silence and incessant hurumphing, if we see her at all. It’s a struggle to remember that the girl with whom I’m occasionally interacting isn’t necessarily who she is. Suffice it to say, she is no longer my reigning favorite. Congratulations Male Heir No. 2! Peace out.

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Remembering a close friend and public servant Commentary by Dick Wolfsie There will never be another Dr. Pat Keener. This dear friend of the Wolfsies passed away two weeks ago. Even HUMOR if her name is not familiar to you, her lifelong dedication to the health of this city — indeed the nation — should not be forgotten. Among a score of accomplishments, this dedicated pediatrician and neonatologist founded the Indianapolis Campaign for Healthy Babies back in 1989 that improved the dismal infant mortality rate in central Indiana. She also was the founder of the Safe Sitter Program, a national training initiative to teach teens how to be better babysitters. The program covers everything from whether it’s OK for sitters to raid the fridge to how to save a choking toddler. For the past 40 years, Pat was resolute in finding appealing little snippets in magazines and newspapers, cutting them out and sending them to me via snail mail. I always looked forward to seeing what was in each next installment. If it weren’t for Pat, I wouldn’t know that: • It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs. • A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why. • The shape of a Pringle is a hyperbolic paraboloid. Dr. Pat once mutilated a brand-new copy of the “New England Journal of Medicine” so she could send me an article saying babies are born with about 300 bones, but by the time they reach adulthood, these bones will have fused together to form 206 bones. There is something about opening a ma-

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Hamilton County breweries strike gold By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Three Hamilton County breweries won big at the July 10 Indiana Brewers Cup. Grand Junction Brewing Co., BEER Westfield, won four medals and took home the Best of Show designation for its Mulligan Scottish Ale. Field Brewing, Westfield, won two gold medals. Primeval Brewing, Noblesville, won seven medals — one gold, four silver and two bronze. The seven medals tied Primeval Brewing with Metazoa Brewing Co. in Indianapolis for Brewery of the Year, but Metazoa won the distinction by virtue of receiving more gold medals than Primeval. GJBC owner Jon Knight said the brewery has participated in the Indiana Brewers Cup for the past seven years and he was confident entering the competition that the brewery would do well. Winning Best of Show was a first-time accomplishment for the brewery. Knight credits GJBC’s head brewer, Ryan Thomas, for the achievement. “We have got a tremendous head brewer, and he has actually won medals in the past for us, and I think he’s really hitting his stride,” Knight said. The competition had more than 500 entries. The Best of Show category pits gold medal-winning beers in 35 categories against each other. GJBC won a trophy and banner with the Best of Show designation and plans to display the items in the brewery.

Mulligan Scottish Ale won Best of Show at the Indiana Brewers Cup. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Thomas)

Knight said the competition shows that breweries in Hamilton County strive to produce the best beers. “When you’ve got 13 medals between three breweries 12 to 13 miles apart, that’s a pretty unique thing,” Knight said. Field Brewing owner Jackie Dikos credits the brewery’s head brewer, Rian Umbach, for the brewery’s wins at the competition. “Working with Rian has been amazing. He definitely feels like part of our team and family for sure. He started with us

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HAMILTON COUNTY WINNING BEERS Grand Junction Brewing Co., 1189 E. 181st St., Westfield: • Mulligan Scottish Ale, won Best of Show and gold in the Scottish & Irish Ale • Westfield Underground ESB, a strong bitter, won bronze in the Pale British Ale • Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout, an oatmeal stout, won bronze in the British & Irish Stout • Westfielder 8, a Biere de Garde, won

silver in the Belgian Ale Field Brewing, 303 E. Main St., Westfield:   • Doppel Dribble, a Doppelbock, won gold in the Strong European Lager • Black Friday, a sweet stout, won gold in the British & Irish Stout category Primeval Brewing, 960 Logan St., Unit 100, Noblesville: • Rauch My World, a Rauchbier, won gold in the Smoke-Flavored Beer • Chompinator, a Doppelbock, won

bronze in the Strong European Lager • Edelweiss, a Weissbier, won silver in the German Wheat & Rye Beer • Titus, a Weizenbock, won bronze in the German Wheat & Rye Beer • My Pretty Irish Girl, an Irish stout, won silver in the British & Irish Stout • Afterflow, an English Strong Ale, won silver in the Strong UK Ale • Spring Fling, a Saison, won silver in the Saison

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” through Aug. 15. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S Don Farrell will perform “All the Way: A Frank Sinatra Tribute” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Carol J. Bufford will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6-7. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The Songbook Academy Online Virtual Showcases, held at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, will be presented at 8 p.m. Aug. 6-8. The virtual events are free, but registration is required. Donations are accepted. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Discovering Broadway hosts ‘Hamlet’ concert editorial@youarecurrent.com The creative team of the new musical “Hamlet” will participate in Discovering Broadway’s writers’ retreat program in Carmel. Discovering Broadway Inc. will premiere songs at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 in a concert from the new musical “Hamlet” in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. The writers’ retreat begins Aug. 17 at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate, is the bookwriter and director for “Hamlet.” The concert features Jordan Donica (“My Fair Lady”) as Hamlet; Samantha Pauly (“Six”) as Ophelia; Adam Pascal (“Rent”) as King Claudius; and Bryonha Marie Parham (“Prince of Broadway”) as Gertrude. Giving the concert a local flavor are performers Eric Wiegand, a CHS graduate; Christina Barnes, a Zionsville Community High School graduate; and Sophie Miller, a 2018 CHS graduate.

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Indy Opera regulars to perform at Lobster Palooza By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Indianapolis Opera veterans Daniel Narducci and Marci Jackson will FUNDRAISER display their musical theater talents at the 11th annual Lobster Palooza. The Indianapolis Opera Narducci fundraiser is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8 at Daniel’s Family Vineyard and Winery in McCordsville. Jackson said they will start by singing four songs with a pianist and then perform a Nat King Cole song with the Dean Martini Band. “It’s a little musical theater, a little Gershwin. It will be fun,” Jackson said. “Dean Martini has a ton of great songs. If they need background vocals, I might feel the need to pop in.” Narducci said he has always performed in opera and musicals.

“I always cherish the opportunity to present the classic music theater,” said Narducci, who lives in Unionville. “I’ll be singing a Frank Wildhood song from the modern Broadway era. The Dean Martini band does a lot of ‘50s and ‘60s songs, kind of jazzy blues. The whole point is just to have a blast.” This will be Narducci’s first time at Lobster PalooJackson za, which previously had been held in downtown Indianapolis. Narducci appeared as King Arthur and Jackson was Guinevere in Indy Opera’s Camelot in March 2019. Jackson, an Indianapolis resident, is eager to perform live again. “This will be my first public performance since a recital in March 2020, just a week before the pandemic shut things down,” Jackson said. Jackson attended Lobster Palooza a few years ago. For more, visit indyopera.org.

Carmel teen mixes philosophy, poetry By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The book, which was published in April, is available on Amazon. Cooper said he became more interested in For Collin Cooper, writing was a natural poetry just before he started the blog. evolution. “It was an easy way for me to put “My passion is to my philosophy thoughts down,” he AUTHOR read and write philossaid. “To me, a rambler is someone ophy and poetry, and who travels around and sees things.” after three years of reading I finally Cooper, who turns 16 later this decided to begin writing myself,” he month, created the website himself. said. “When you’ve read so much, you He also sells merchandise. want to begin writing. I’ve been writCooper said more than 5,000 Cooper ing for a year pretty consistently.” people have viewed the blog from The Carmel resident, who is a high school 50 nations. He said his followers are mostly sophomore taking online classes, began adults. writing a blog In January called “Philosophical “History is my main subject I enjoy because Rambler.” The blog is typically published a few it led me into philosophy,” said Cooper, who days a week. plans to study philosophy in college. “I really “Due to the great reception it has had ongot interested in philosophy two years ago. line prompted me to write a newly published History led me into it, and I continued going book entitled ‘Time Eternal,’ which is a collecdown the rabbit hole, so to speak.” tion of philosophy, poetry and atmospheric Cooper’s favorite philosopher is Jeanworks,” Cooper said. “It’s similar style to the Jacques Rousseau. blog.” For more, visit philosophicalrambler.com. Current Ad Single Ticket Sales 8.3.indd 1

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 8626 E. 116th St., Fishers What to get: Seared duck and peaches Price: $28   Anna’s take: LouVino is an excellent place for date night or brunch with friends. I tried an array of items, including the baller board charcuterie ($36), which was overflowing with Italian pepperoni, Manchego, a triple-cream brie, Capacolla, pancetta and local honey, among other items; Brussels sprouts salad ($11), which gave me fiesta vibes with cilantro lime vinaigrette, pickled cherry peppers and roasted corn; and the raspberry wedge salad ($14), a delicious, sweet salad with crushed raspberries, dates, gorgonzola cheese, red onion, Marcona almonds, romaine and a creamy raspberry vinaigrette.

Seared duck and peaches features thinly sliced duck, juciy peaches, fingerling potatoes. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

My favorite dish was seared duck with peaches ($28), which was thinly sliced layered duck and juicy peaches atop fingerling potatoes, assorted veggies and a sweet cognac gastrique that paired beautifully with the duck. Another favorite was the vegan stir fry ($20), which consisted of vegetables tossed in a spicy sweet ginger sauce. LouVino does an excellent job with cooking its veggies, which may seem like an easy task, but I’ve found most restaurants overcook them, whereas LouVino prepares them with the perfect amount of crisp and still hold their shape. End your meal with chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed beignets ($9).

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TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE by Mitch Albom Two of our community’s most well-respected actors read Mitch Albom’s life-affirming play. Performances: Friday, August 6 - 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 7 - 2:00 pm Venue: PrimeLife Enrichment, 1078 SW 3rd Ave., Carmel, 46032 THE SILENT WAR by Neil Simon Two of Central Indiana’s finest comedic actors perform this Neil Simon comedy 1-act play. Performances: Friday, August 13 - 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 14 - 2:00 pm Venue: PrimeLife Enrichment, 1078 SW 3rd Ave., Carmel RIPCORD by David Lindsay-Abaire This cast of Central Indiana’s “who’s who” of actors bring joy and heart to this topical play. Performances: Friday, August 20 - 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 21 - 2:00 pm Venue: PrimeLife Enrichment, 1078 SW 3rd Ave., Carmel

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‘Willie Wonka,’” said William, who is based in New York. “I even do a song from the TV show ‘Smash,’ so it’s a range of different Mark William puts his own spins on being material. Whatever age comes in, they are a classic crooner. going to have a good time.” “I love Great William, a native of Toledo, Ohio, CONCERT American Songbook said this is first chance to take his material and classic tour out of New York. He previously Broadway stuff,” William said. “But has performed shows in Maine. I try to stay up to date as well, “It’s an exciting time and I’m so I like to bring material from all glad to have Feinstein’s be a part different genres and eras and inof that,” he said. “My manager and terpret through the lens of a young I are spearheading a musical that William crooner.” is for me, which hopefully will be William will perform at 7:30 p.m. happening next year. I also recorded Aug. 13-14 at Feinstein’s cabaret in the Hotel a pilot for a new television show as the lead Carmichael in Carmel. The title of his show of a young priest who is struggling with his is “Come Croon with Me,” which also is the faith and personal life. I started in musical name of his album, which came out in the theater, but I’ve done the work and develfall of 2019. oped my skills to go and do anything.” William, 25, will perform songs from that William developed his love of music from album and a couple bonus songs. his mother, Teresa Blowers, a pianist and Some of the songs that are part the almusic teacher. His mother is bringing a bum are “Come Fly With Me,” “Moon River” large group or friends to the Carmel shows. and “On The Street Where You Live.” “I’m sure it will be wonderful to see so “I do stuff by Peter Allen and stuff from many people I haven’t been able to perform some of the classic movies that my nieces since I left home,” William said. and nephews watch, like ‘Wizard of Oz’ and For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

Artist ‘grinds away’ at painting By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com

tured the finest work of juried artist members in the categories of watercolor; oil/ acrylic; drawing/mixed media; photography; While exploring the gristmill at Spring Mill and 3-D art. State Park, Dr. Robert Bratton was intrigued A retired dentist, Bratton, 82, took first by a piece of pre-Industriplace in the watercolor category ART al Revolution machinery as well as Best in Show. He took inside the 18th-century up painting three decades ago structure. after taking lessons from a former “I went inside the old mill there patient. and was struck by the wooden “I have always been interested in cogs that turned the millstone creativity and art, which is useful in grinder,” he said. “I decided that it the dental profession,” Bratton said. Bratton would make a good subject for a “I have been painting in watercolors painting. I photographed it for a reference almost exclusively for about 30 years. I love and planned on emphasizing the colors and to paint metal objects, architecture, matextures so that I could create an abstract, chinery, animals, or anything that has color realistic painting.” and texture. Bratton did more than that. The Carmel “I particularly like to paint old, rusty resident created a watercolor painting that steam locomotives or things relating to the won Best of Show at the June 4 “All Our railroad.” Best” reception for the Hamilton County A frequent exhibitor at the Birdie Gallery, Artists’ Association at the Birdie Gallery in has been a juried member of the HCAA since Noblesville. 1994 and is a Cardinal Fellow of the WaterBratton’s painting, “Grinding Away,” was color Society of Indiana. the centerpiece of the HCAA’s “All Our Best” “It’s what I love to do in retirement, and I exhibit that was on display June 5 through enjoy entering competitions,” said Bratton, July 24 at the Birdie Gallery. The exhibit feawhose website is robertbrattonart.com.

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Never too late to improve outdoor living spaces Commentary by Bill Bernard Now that the heat outside has been turned up and we’re all looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors, REMODELING it’s a great time to start planning how to improve your outdoor living spaces to be able to enjoy them well into the fall. Despite the many supply chain issues that are befuddling the construction industry, outdoor living space projects are still proceeding at a relatively brisk pace. In the patio pictured, we’ve nestled a fire feature into the corner of the patio. The space is “enclosed” by the canopy of an existing tree as well as some new evergreen plantings on the adjacent side of the patio. The low seat wall wrapping around two sides of the fire feature offer not only a sense of enclosure but also offer additional areas for seating. The seat wall and fire feature are accentuated with a band of pavers that match the accent border of the patio. The primary patio surface is natural travertine, and a large irregular shaped stepping stone leads from the patio to the lawn. I can’t think of a better way to spend an

Fire features are ideal additions to outdoor patios. (Photo courtesy of Bill Bernard)

evening than sitting around a fire with family and friends. What have you imagined for your outdoor living space?

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Holistic spelling of wholistic Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt We all know the difference between a “whole” and a “hole.” Entire doughnuts and bagels have both! For most things, if they get a hole, GRAMMAR GUY they’re not whole. Sure, this is a whole lot of “hole” talk, but right now it’s time to examine the difference between the words “holistic” and “wholistic.” Other than the “w,” what distinguishes these two words? Holistic is an adjective describing the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Clear as mud? And did you catch the word “whole” in the definition? I’m already confused. That didn’t help too much, so let’s check the definition of “wholistic.” After arriving at its dictionary entry, I find a one-word definition: holistic. Thanks for clearing it up, dictionary. The first usage of the word “holistic” was in the 1920s when South African statesman Jan Smuts used it in his book “Evolution and Holism.” As a side note, is “statesman” a job? If so, I’d like to know

the starting salary. The term “wholistic” actually came out of “holistic” after Mr. Smuts developed the idea of holism. In the past century, both words evolved to mean slightly different things (emphasis on “slightly”). The words get used interchangeably, but there is a more precise distinction: The term “wholistic” gets used to underscore the totality of something — the whole thing. When someone uses “holistic” (especially in therapeutic fields), they are likely emphasizing the interaction and interdependency of the parts. Still, other jargon juggernauts insist “wholistic” is merely a misspelling of “holistic” and do not recommend anyone use the “w” spelling. If you do decide to pick one over the other, opt for holistic. Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Nos. PZ-2020-00229 UV, PZ-2020-00230 V, PZ-2020-00233 V, PZ-2020-00234 V, PZ-2020-00235 V, PZ-2020-00237 V, PZ-2020-00238 V, PZ-2020-00240 V, PZ-2020-00242 V, and PZ-2020-00243 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on August 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Use Variance and Development Standards Variance applications for the following: Docket No. PZ-2020-00229 UV UDO Sections 3.56 and 2.09 Permitted Uses, Use Variance requested for a Restaurant/Tavern/ Bar. Docket No. PZ-2020-00230 V UDO Section 3.64.A.1.C Lot Cover Max. 45% (for residential use) and 70% (for all other uses) allowed, 100% requested. Docket No. PZ-2020-00233V UDO Sections 3.64.A.6 and 5.09 Side/rear yard fence height exceeding 6-ft, 8-ft requested. Docket No. PZ-2020-00234 V UDO Section 3.64.A.9.a Parking in front yard not allowed, Parking in front yard requested. Docket No. PZ-2020-00235 V UDO Section 3.65.A.3.a Little to no grass and landscaping requested. Docket No. PZ-2020-00237 V UDO Section 3.64.A.6 Lighting Type & Height. Docket No. PZ-2020-00238 V UDO Section 1.07.E & F Compliance with the Transportation Plan required, Reduced street width and no sidewalk requested. Docket No. PZ-2020-00240 V UDO Sections 3.64.A.9.c & 5.30 35 vehicle parking spaces required, 6 provided on site. Docket No. PZ-2020-00242 V UDO Section 5.39.H.5 Ground sign type prohibited on residential structures converted to commercial use, 2 proposed. Docket No. PZ-2020-00243 V UDO Section 5.39.H.2 2 Signs allowed, 4 total requested. On the property being known as 220 2nd St. SW. The application is identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2020-00229 UV, PZ-2020-00230 V, PZ-2020-00233 V, PZ-2020-00234 V, PZ-2020-00235 V, PZ-2020-00237 V, PZ-2020-00238 V, PZ-2020-00240 V, PZ-202000242 V, and PZ-2020-00243 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as Tax parcel ID number 16-09-25-16-06007.000. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Kevin Paul, Tomahawk Holdings LLC, d/b/a The GOAT PETITIONERS

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Fishers Ford Dr. located at 12650 Ford Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at a Auction. The sale will occur or otherwise disposed as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 8/18/2021 at 12:00pm. Eric Forney units #335 & #674; Michael Brown unit #815; Travis Rogers unit #959. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Fishers Britton Park Rd. located at 13323 Britton Park Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupant who is in default at a Auction. The sale will occur or otherwise disposed as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 8/18/2021 at 12:00pm. Abbie Netherton unit #E10; Rebecca A Daily unit #I9; Mia Vance unit #L27. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy The Master’s Study, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin. Ordinance Z-669-21 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Z-669-21 Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel and Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday the 16th day of August, 2021, to consider the following: Amend the Unified Development Ordinance in order to amend the standards for Automobile Service Stations and associated definitions. Filed by the Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission. Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard. City of Carmel, Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY At the April 7, 2021 meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “Board”), the Board held a public hearing and approved the sale of a portion of certain real property currently owned by the City of Carmel and consisting of four remnant parcels from the 96th Street and Keystone Parkway Roundabout Project (“Parcels A, B or C” or collectively, the “Parcels”). The Board placed the Parcels up for bid under Indiana Code Section 36-1-11-4. Parcels B and C have been up for bid for at least sixty (60) days and the Board has received no bids. At the August 18, 2021 meeting of the Board to be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, the Board will hold a public hearing to: (i) receive public input on hiring a broker to sell the Real Estate in accordance with Indiana Code Sections 36-1-11-4(g) and (h); (ii) allow interested persons an opportunity to be heard regarding this matter; and (iii) conduct any other lawful business connected or related to the above. The legal description of Parcel B, which is generally located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 96th Street and Haver Way, is: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 1072.91 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 275.75 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 119.81 FEET ALONG AN ARC TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 230.00 FEET AND SUBTENDED BY A LONG CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 35 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST AND A LENGTH OF 118.46 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A REVERSE CURVE; THENCE CONTINUING NORTHWESTERLY 115.33 FEET ALONG AN ARC TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 170.00 AND SUBTENDED BY A LONG CHORD HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 30 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST AND A LENGTH OF 113.13 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 32.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 44.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 56.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 127.82 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 174.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 188.92 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 199.06 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 169.18 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.777 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. The legal description of Parcel C, which is generally located on the southeast corner of the intersection of th 96 Street and Keystone Parkway, is: PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 237.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 249.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 14.88 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 205.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 84.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 37 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 107.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 110.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 70.38 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.982 ACRES, MORE OR LESS

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Visiting T. C. Steele State Commentary by Don Knebel Continuing to focus on Hoosier historic sites, my 450th column is about Brown County’s T. C. Steele State HisTRAVEL toric Site. Theodore Clement Steele, Indiana’s best-known artist, was born in Owen County in 1847. After studying at Munich’s Academy of Fine Arts, Steele and his family settled in Indianapolis, where he earned a living painting portraits for $500 (about $16,000 today). However, his passion was for plein air (outdoors) painting and his impressionist landscapes gained widespread acclaim. In 1907, he moved with Selma, his second wife, to the House of the Singing Winds, a studio/residence featuring high ceilings and porches he built on a remote hilltop 10 miles south of Nashville. He expanded the site and built a barn-like studio in 1916, where he displayed his works for visitors from across the nation. Steele frequently painted his woodlands and formal gardens Selma created on the property, but also traveled, painting from a horse-drawn wagon. Steele’s Brown County paintings drew other plein air artists to Nashville,

where they established an artist’s colony. When Steele died in 1926, his ashes were buried on his property, marked by a stone proclaiming “Beauty Outlasts Everything.” Selma, who was 23 years younger, maintained the property until just before her death in 1945, when she donated the entire 211 acres and 350 of Steele’s paintings to the state of Indiana. Today, the Indiana State Museum operates the site. A visitor’s center, opened in 2019, provides information about the Steeles and their property. The spectacular grounds, including hiking trails, a lily pond, Selma’s restored gardens and a replica of Steele’s studio wagon, are open to the public without charge. The House of the Singing Winds, furnished essentially as it was at Selma’s death, and Steele’s barn studio, displaying his works on a rotating basis, are available with a reservation and a modest fee at tcsteele.org/.

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Sunday, August 8

Signature drinks • Dinner • Dancing Outside, under a tent, rain or shine at