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Carmel City Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider won’t be seeking reelection to his at-large seat in the 2023 municipal election. Instead, he is run ning for mayor, a role he’s been considering for the past decade.
York is chair of the OneZone Women’s Network of the OneZone Chamber of Com merce; vice president of The O’Connor House, a Christian home for single, preg nant, homeless women; and a volunteer for the Carmel Farmers Market.
“I have the right combi nation of experience, skills and leadership style that uniquely qualify me to serve as the Central District’s representative,” York stated in a press release. “I am active in our
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Rider’s announcement comes one week after Mayor Jim Brainard announced he will leave the office he’s held since 1996 when his seventh term concludes at the end of 2023. Rider said he did not want to run against Brainard but that he would have launched his mayoral campaign even if the incumbent sought reelection.
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Among York’s priorities are “intentional and thoughtful growth” in the Central Dis trict and a focus on public safety.
No other candidates have announced a
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Rider, who is serving as city council president this year, said Carmel mayor will be the final elected office he will seek and that he plans to run for at least two terms. When he joined the city council, he had am bitions to eventually run for Congress.
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Rider, a Republican, joined the city coun cil in 2008 and is its longest-serving mem ber. He has served as an at-large councilor from the beginning, a position he sought because of the relationships he built with residents throughout Carmel as a restau rant
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Kevin “Woody” Rider, an at-large member of the Carmel City Council, is seeking to become the next mayor of Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Kevin “Woody” Rider)
If elected as Carmel’s next mayor, Rider said he doesn’t plan to significantly alter the vision or direction of the city.
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“I decided I could do more for Carmel as a city councilor or mayor than I could in Washington, so I’ve chosen to stay home,” said Rider, who has served on the Carmel Plan Commission for most of his years in office.Rider,
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“It’sowner.likeI have a polling place, because I’ve spoken to the public every day of my life for the last 38 years. It makes me very in touch with what they’re looking for and what they want,” said Rider, who opened Woody’s Library Restaurant in 1998 on Main Street and divvy in 2011 in Carmel City Cen ter (his first restaurant, Parcel Pizza, oper ated in Carmel from 1983 to 1990).
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mayoral campaign, although City Councilor Sue Finkam, also a Republican, is consider ing a run.
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The seat is held by Councilor Bruce Kim ball, who has not attended a meeting since December 2020 when he suffered a stroke. The Central District includes Midtown, City
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60, grew up in north Indianapolis and attended Cathedral High School and Indiana University. A self-described “man of faith,” he attends Northview Church, where his volunteer roles have included driving a shuttle bus and ushering in the same aisle for 19 years. Other volunteer roles include serving on the board of Cherish and donat ing and delivering meals from his restau rants to people in need through the Feeding Neighbors program.
community and have a keen understanding of the needs of the Central District.”
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“In the past, people that have run against the mayor have talked about major changes. I believe in the old theory, ‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,’” he said. “I’m excited where Carmel is going and where we currently are. We need to do everything we can to keep that moving forward.”
“People fear what they don’t know. When projects come before us, so many (rumors) get started by email and text and NextDoor that weren’t true, because people don’t have the information,” he said. “I don’t believe in surprises. I think the less you surprise people and the more information you give people, it gives them a level of comfort, and that’s what I want my administration to be.”
York is a lifelong Carmel resident and owner of the nonprofit consulting firm Talbott Talent.
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Republican Leah York announced Sept. 8 that she plans to run for the Central District seat on the Carmel City Council in the 2023 munici pal election.
In addition, Rider said his campaign will prioritize clear communication, and that, if elected, he plans to work with city advisors to develop an easy-to-understand presen tation explaining Carmel’s financial state to
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Church to distribute potatoes — St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. in Carmel, will distribute 40,000 pounds of free potatoes from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 8. The event is held in partnership with the Society of Saint Andrew, a nationwide organization dedicated to gleaning produce that would otherwise go to waste. Food pantries and other agencies should contact Stephanie Cohen at scohen@stmarkscarmel.org to advise how many pounds of potatoes they need. Individuals may show up without reg istering in advance.
“With the help of his family, he has taken immediate steps to seek professional assis tance,” Cate stated. “He is fortunate to have the strong support of his family and close friends.”
A Carmel man is facing multiple charges of possession of child pornography after police discovered several graphic videos featuring young children on his phone.
According to a probable cause affidavit, police began investigating Brady Klain, 24, in February after a detective with the Fish ers Police Dept. received a report generated by Kik, an instant messaging app, stating that a user had uploaded child por nography through its system. The detective subpoenaed AT&T for the associated IP ad dress to identify Klain as the Kik user.
Russell Cate, an attorney representing Klain, stated that his client is “taking the matter very seriously.”
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Investigators found several additional files on Klain’s phone containing child por nography, the affidavit states. Because Klain works as a photographer, police collected many other storage devices for examination by the Fishers Digital Forensics Lab.
Grant to help preserve history — The Carmel Clay Historical Society has received $4,999 through the Indiana Historical Soci ety’s Heritage Support Grants program to provide proper storage of the City of Carmel archival collection. The project focuses on rehousing approximately 4,000 photographs and negatives donated to the historical so ciety from the City of Carmel. West Clay location
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Police arrested Klain in June. The affidavit states that during an interview, Klain con firmed that he used the account in question and that he had used Kik “for years” to view adult and child pornography.
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“This rating not only saves our residents money, but also signals a sound and stable economic climate,” Hamilton County Com missioner Mark Heirbrandt said. “It certainly speaks to the hard work and teamwork of our county commissioners, county council and finance team.”
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The agency assigned its AAA rating to the county’s bridge improvement bonds that are scheduled to close this month. The outlook is stable.Thebond proceeds will be used to fi nance a new bridge project over the White River, which will be done in conjunction with the city of Noblesville. The city’s proj ect, known as Reimagine Pleasant Street, is estimated to cost $115 million and will be completed in three phases, said Noblesville City Engineer Alison Krupski.
In its report, S&P analysts noted that the county has “[a] very strong economic profile, characterized by robust economic growth … wealth levels that are among the highest in the state, (and) robust tax base growth and strong budgetary management practices.”Heirbrandt said to improve the county’s credit rating while it continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic and ramp up numerous projects is exceptional.
Synergize benefits Dying Defiantly — Syn ergize held its most recent 4:30 Meetup Aug. 23 at 3Up Rooftop Bar in Carmel to benefit Dying Defiantly, founded by Marshall Morris, a Synergize Legacy member. Morris set up the nonprofit, which provides strategic resources, counseling and community for those facing a terminal diagnosis, eight
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days after being diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer. In January he was told he had six months to live but has beat the prognosis. The event raised $2,625 for Dying Defiantly. The next 4:30 Meetup will benefit the Indiana Health Fund. Learn more at syn ergizeindy.com.
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“Our county is fiscally strong, disciplined, resilient and poised for more growth in the future,” he said. “This rating not only saves our residents money but also signals a sound and stable economic climate.”
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Ram and Salisbury entered the U.S. Open after winning the title Aug. 21 in Cincinnati.
Joe Salisbury, left, and Rajeev Ram lift their U.S. Open men’s doubles trophy. (Photo courtesy of ATP Tour)
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“We’ve gotten to know each other really well and we have an element of knowing whatever the other says or does is in the best interest of the team,” Ram said. “Our consistency shows that we are in the mix of these big tournaments pretty much all theRamtime.”had no time to celebrate the U.S. Open victory. The day after he won, Ram had to fly to Scotland to compete for the U.S. in last week’s Davis Cup.
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Ram said the duo’s play this year is simi lar to how they played in 2021.
It was Ram’s third men’s doubles title in a Grand Slam. Ram and Salisbury also won a men’s doubles title at the Australian Open. Ram has won the Australian Open mixed doubles title twice with Barbora Krejcikova in 2019 and 2021.
“That’s a pretty cool stat,” Ram said. “You would think the Bryan brothers (Mike and Bob) would have done it since they won it five times but somehow didn’t repeat. If you are the first to do something since the Woodies (Woodbridge and Woodforde), that’s pretty good company I’d say.”
Ram, 38. said the first time he won the U.S. Open was special because it’s his home nation’s Grand Slam.
“I was quite proud of this one, because any time you play at a tournament as defending champion, you have a mark on your back,” he said. “We’re ranked the top two players in the world, so all those things mean you are going to get everyone’s best effort.”
Rajeev Ram had no idea he and his dou bles partner accomplished a rare feat until after their match.
Ram, a 2002 Carmel High School graduate, and Joe Salisbury, the top-seeded team, repeated as U.S. Open men’s doubles champions by de feating No. 2 seeds Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 Sept. 9 in the champi onship in New York. It was the first time a team has repeated as doubles champions since Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde captured the title in 1995 and 1996. No other team has done that since 1968 when the Open Era of tennis professionals being able to compete with amateurs started.
produce the right attitude, energy, togeth erness and team chemistry that we’ve be come difficult to beat,” Ram said. “Cincinnati was an important part of why the U.S. Open went as well as it did. We were able to play some matches and get through a tough draw (in Cincinnati). When you win a Slam there is always going to be a little luck, and I think that was the reason the luck favored us this time around as it hadn’t in the French Open (quarterfinals) and Wimbledon (semifinals). We had match point in both those matches and didn’t win them (earlier in the Ramsummer).”andSalisbury are seeking to be the No. 1 seed heading into the ATP Tour Finals Nov. 13-22 in Italy. Ram and Salisbury lost in the 2021 men’s doubles title match at the ATP Tour Finals.
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lack of development of students as learners and leaders.” They aim for Valor to “provide
She said the school is receiving a great deal of interest from prospective students and“Weteachers.knowwell the great value added by our excellent teachers here in Hamilton County. It’s heartwarming when we hear from these long-time local teachers who are eager to apply at Valor and teach in a system that has a transparent, content-spe cific, and guided approach to education,” Wilson said. “In fact, we’ve had so much interest from teachers, that we now have an interest form especially for teachers on ourValorwebsite.”isseeking to open in Carmel in the former Orchard Park Elementary building, which last served students during the 202021 school year. Valor is suing Carmel Clay Schools for use of the building, claiming the district did not follow a state law that re quires vacated school buildings to be made available to charter schools for $1.
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Other charter schools authorized by GSCA are Smith Academy for Excellence in Fort Wayne; Dugger Union Community School in Dugger; Seven Oaks Classical School (also part of the Barney Charter School Initiative) in Ellettsville; and Otwell Miller Academy in Otwell.Public feedback about Valor may be submitted to GSCA at charterincludesplication-submissions.charter-schools/application-process/apgrace.edu/about/ThewebsitealsoalinktoValor’sapplicationforstatus.
Valor petitioned Hamilton County Supe rior Court Judge David Najjar on Sept. 9 for an expedited hearing, stating that Valor’s inability to confirm a physical location is negatively affecting its ability to recruit a head of school, engage potential students for enrollment, fundraise and obtain charter authorization. Najjar granted the motion and set the hearing for 1 p.m. Oct 24. An order on the motion for summary judgment will be issued before the end of the year.
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Holly Wilson, a Valor co-founder, said the school is committed to opening as a mem ber school of the Barney Charter School Initiative, which she said has provided “excellent and prompt consultation, helpful resources, and good guidance.”
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College’s Barney Charter School Initiative, meaning it would receive free curriculum and other nonfinancial support from the program affiliated with the Michigan-based Christian liberal arts college. Hillsdale’s president, Larry Arnn, has made headlines in recent weeks for remarks made this summer that “teachers are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges in the country” and that “education destroys generations of people … It’s like the plague.” Arnn later clarified that he meant “dumbest” as “ill-conceived” or “misdirected.”
“The location of the proposed public char ter school made by Valor Classical Academy identifies the location of the school to be in Hamilton County. As noted by the application, Orchard Park Elementary, in Carmel Clay’s school district is a potential location,” stated Tim Zeibarth, executive dean of the school of professional and online education at Grace College. “There are several other factors that contribute to the final authorizing decision. If fundamentally external changes arise in the future, we will adapt accordingly.”
law because it is still using the building for training, storage and other purposes. The school board approved a resolution in June 2021 announcing its intentions to lease the space to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to develop a new park, but CCPR withdrew from the partnership in mid-May because of the pending litigation and lack of financial resources identified to redevelop the site.
GSCA has until Oct. 7 to determine wheth er it will authorize Valor as a charter school. If it chooses to do so, GSCA will be responsi ble for holding the new school accountable to fulfill its charter.
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“We are aware of the Valor Charter School lawsuit to purchase the Orchard Park fa cility for $1,” Bauer stated. “The attorney general’s office has confirmed we have not violated any laws regarding charter schools, as the Orchard Park building is still in use, and we have plans for its continued use.”
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Project: Widening and improvements along Smoky Row Location:Road Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The road will be fully closed during the project. The Monon Greenway is closed until later this month. Expected completion: End of year Project: Widening of the Monon Greenway Location: Between City Center Drive and Carmel Drive
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Expected completion: Fall Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Richland Avenue. Expected completion: Fall Project: New roundabout Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard
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Expected completion: November Project: Culvert reconstruction Location: The Monon Greenway is closed from north of west Smoky Row Road to the Hagan Burke Trail. Expected completion: End of the year Project: Range Line Road reconstruction Location: 116th Street to Carmel Drive. A roundabout is under construction at 116th Street
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Location: A section of 151st Street from Towne Road to Buchanan Lane is closed for reconstruction. The intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain open during construction.
Location:construction The intersection of 106th Street and College Avenue is closed for construction of a roundabout. The multi-use path is under construction along 106th Street from Pennsylvania Parkway to College Avenue. 106th Street is not expected to be closed during construction of the path.
Expected completion: Summer Project: Boulevard with a roundabout Location: A section of 191st Street west of U.S. 31 is being converted into a boulevard with a roundabout at Chad Hittle Drive. 191st Street is open to traffic going westbound using Westmore Lane and Chatham Commons Boulevard. The road will remain closed for eastbound traffic. Expected completion: TBD
Project: Roundabout, multiuse path
Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street
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Brainard said he plans to continue living in Carmel and stay involved in the community.“I’llbehere to help the next mayor to the extent they want and need help,” he said. “I want to see the city do well.”
“People in Carmel are thoughtful, in formed voters and will make a good deci sion,” he said. “They do not need me to tell them how to vote.”
Rider has launched a mayoral campaign for the 2023 municipal election. Nelson, who joined the council in 2020, said he has not yet determined his political future. City Councilor Sue Finkam, who described Brainard as a “transformational leader” who has “created a world-class city,” said she is considering a run for mayor.
Brainard said he does not plan to endorse a candidate for mayor in the 2023 elections.
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“I’ve known Mayor Brainard for more than 24 years and have had the pleasure of working with him for the last 15 on the
“I’ll take the next few weeks to listen to the community, chat with my family and co-workers and assess what should be my path forward,” Finkam said.
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Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard announces that he will not seek reelection in 2023 at a Sept. 13 press conference. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
walk. He really does believe in bringing dif ferent peoples together, different ideologies, different religions, different ethnic back grounds and also political parties,” Nelson said. “He truly believes in trying to make Carmel a place where we all can thrive. I’m going to miss him. The city is going to miss his leadership and his vision.”
“He not only talks the talk, he walks the
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City Council President Kevin “Woody” Rid er told Current that Brainard has played a major role in Carmel’s growth and success.
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construction.Themayor’s term runs through the end of 2023. Until then, he said he is eager to continue working on projects that include infrastructure improvements in Home Place and expanding the city’s bike path system, among other initiatives.
The seven-term Republican said the de cision to step away from the role he’s held since 1996 was not an easy one.
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“Theretime.are still some other things I’d like to try, and (I’ll) hopefully be able to help — through consulting — other cities to achieve some of Carmel’s success,” Brainard said.
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city council. I have an enormous amount of respect for the vision he had and executed for Carmel,” Rider said. “Without Jim Brain ard, Carmel would not be the great city it is today. I wish him the best as he moves on to the next chapter of his life.”
Miles Nelson, the only Democrat on the city council, said he felt “blindsided” when he heard that the mayor would not run again. He said Brainard was the first elected official to reach out to him after winning his election and has become a friend.
“I kept thinking that there’s always a few more projects I want to complete, but 30 years from now I’ll still have a list of projects I’d like to complete,” Brainard told Current. “But the timing is good. We have a good city council. We have lots of good people involved in government right now. We’ve had tremendous success as a city, and financially we’re in great shape.”
Brainard, 68, said he is looking forward to having the freedom to explore new opportu nities once he is out of office, although he said he does not have a specific job lined up at this
Carmel’s population has more than dou bled to 100,777 since Brainard was elected in 1995. During his time in office, he has become known for his efforts to revitalize central Carmel through the creation of the Arts & Design District, City Center and Mid town areas; the development of the Monon Greenway; and installation of 144 round abouts throughout the city with more under
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard announced Sept. 13 that he does not plan to seek re election in 2023.
Harden, a first-team all-state player as a sophomore, was invited to the USA Vol leyball National Team Development Spring Training Series in May in Chicago.
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Harden took swimming lessons and com peted in races when she was younger.
“I started playing volleyball when I was 7, so I stuck with that,” she said. “I loved it the most. The only time I did basketball was in the elementary school with the YMCA before- and after-school program and we’d play knockout or something. I’ve just always been a volleyball person.”
Young said Harden has always been a good leader.
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As a team, Harden said the Royals are concentrating on improving their defense.
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“We talked about what I need to do to make the national team and how hard I need to continue to work if that is some thing I want to do in my future,” she said.
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“We want to hold each other accountable for that,” she said.
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At 6-foot-3 with athletic skills, Hamilton Southeastern High School junior outside hitter Lauren Harden is a dominant force on the volleyball court.
Powerful outside hitter helps Royals to a successful start
“She is a dynamic athlete,” Royals coach Jason Young said. “She has always been a tre mendous attacker and a force to be reckoned with.”It’s no wonder Harden has already received multiple NCAA Division I offers.TheClass 4A No. 1 Royals were 13-1 as of Sept.“We12.definitely think there are things we can work on, but I’m pleased with our growth,” said Harden, a three-year starter who also plays right-side hitter for the Royals.TheRoyals have only one senior, so Harden said juniors have helped with the leadership.“We’realways open to feedback from
kid, which can be a rare trait these days. She has always worked hard to improve her ballHardencontrol.”said she has made improvement
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Lauren Harden is a dominant player for the Hamilton Southeastern High School volleyball team. (Photo by Paul Quirke)
“I think it has given her a taste for the level of play that the national team re quires,” Young said. “It has pushed her to be a better player and play at a higher level.”
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everyone,” Harden said. “For me, person ally, I knew I wanted to be a big leader on the team this season. I’m trying to lead by example and have a positive attitude with everyone on my team.”
“I have seen her become a great leader this year,” Young said. “She is a team-first
Harden said she always learns a great deal from coaches on the national team.
“I was so ecstatic to win a silver ball, as many haven’t won a ball before as it is very hard to do,” Grilliot said. “Only 24 of these types of trophies are given out per year to the top junior tennis players. Over 512 top junior players from all over the country en ter these USTA Level 1 national tournaments that are only offered four times a year. “
“I like playing tennis because I’m so competitive and I like working out,” Grilliot said. “Tennis is really fun for me.”
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The Westfield Middle School sev enth-grader, who takes lessons at the Car mel Racquet Club, and her doubles partner, Vibha Gogineni of Mason, Ohio, won five matches before losing to Hannah Ayrault, Atlanta, and Julia Seversen, Coto de Caza, Calif., 4-6, 6-1, 10-2 in the championship at the recent United States Tennis Associa tion’s Girls 12s National Championships in Peachtree Corners, Ga.
tournament, reaching the semifinals of the backGrilliotdraw.and Gogineni played in one pre vious tournament together, finishing third in a USTA Level 2 tournament in July in Michigan.Grilliot’s
mother, Karen Grilliot, is her hitting and conditioning coach. Karen, who teaches at Carmel Racquet Club, played NCAA Division II tennis at Wayne State University.
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Westfield Middle School seventh-grader Alex andra Grilliot holds a silver ball after finishing second with her doubles partner, Vibha Gogine ni, in the Girls 12s Tennis National Level 1 Tennis Championships. (Photo provided by Karen Grilliot)
Alexandra Grilliot is naturally driven.
So, the 20th anniversary will be celebrated with this year’s gala, which is set to begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. The nonprofit provides support in 11 counties in central Indiana.
Following dinner, there will be a live auc tion and update from the nonprofit’s execu tive director, Melissa Peregrin.
“Like most nonprofits, we’ve had an im pact from not being able to do some of our fundraising events,” said Maggie Owens, di rector of education and community relations for the nonprofit.
Jai Baker 3 will perform at the Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide’s Treasure Our Children Gala. (Photo courtesy of Jai Baker 3)
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The Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide had planned to cele brate its 20th anniversa ry in Unfortunately,2021. the COVID-19 pandemic got in the way, and the Carmel-based nonprofit’s annual Treasure Our Children Gala fundraiser was postponed for the second consecutive year.
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The event will include dinner and silent and live auctions. Jai Baker 3 will perform live music at approximately 9 p.m.
so we have this event in September for that reason, so we can raise awareness.”
“We’re celebrating what we have done and where we are going,” Owens said. “Septem ber is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,
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Owens said she is expecting between 250 to 300 people to attend the gala.
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Vickie Tyner, Jeff Tyner, Chris Johnson and Heather Turner serve a meal to those in need. (Photos provided by Vickie Tyner.)
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“So, we are very intentional about being relational with our friends because we do more than just provide a meal on Sunday.”
teers to interact with the people they serve to build a sense of trust.
Food 4 Souls also is planning to launch a new volunteer program that will begin at the beginning of the year by making a mobile shower available in downtown Indianapolis.VickieTyner, operations director for Food 4 Souls, said it is important for the volun
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For more or to donate to Food 4 Souls, contact Vickie Tyner at vickie@food4souls. org or call 317-402-7623. To donate, visit visit food4souls.org.
The volunteers are from Food 4 Souls, a Fishers-based nonprofit that has been help ing homeless people in Indianapolis for nine years. The meals served in downtown India napolis are provided by volunteers through local partnerships with restaurants like Dom ino’s and the Dametra Cafe in Carmel, which alternate months providing food for the week ly excursions. The volunteers also help at Dan iel’s House on Eastern Avenue in Indianapolis. Daniel’s House serves as a food pantry, helps with laundry and hygiene needs and provides local resources for those in need.
“When we go downtown to provide a meal and these basic necessities, we are focused on meeting that need, but we are also focused on building relationships with these individuals so that they learn to trust us because it goes so much deeper (than providing a meal),” Tyner said.
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Throughout the years, she has volun teered with the Family Career and Commu nity Leaders of America chapter at Carmel High School, the Ice Skating Club of India napolis, Ronald McDonald House Charities, the Mya Smith Foundation and through the Adrian (Mich.) College skating teams.
in volunteering for the coat drive that she conducts every year in the Indianapolis community.Theaward was given to 50 volunteers ages 5 to 25 for their volunteer work.
Colon’s volunteerism has not gone unno ticed. This summer, she was honored in Hous ton with The President’s Youth Service Award.
Colon is in the process of applying to occupational therapy programs throughout Indiana.
Mya Smith-Edmonds, chair of the Smith Foundation and co-host of the Presidential Youth Award ceremony, nominated Colon for the award because of her long commitment
Sofia-Alexandra Colon is a recipient of The President’s Youth Service Award. (Photo courtesy of Mariblanca Rosa)
Colon, a senior, is on three skating teams at Adrian (Mich.) College: collegiate and open collegiate synchronized skating teams and an intercollegiate figure skating team.
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Service has always been a major part of Sofia-Alexandra Colon’s “Ilife.have been volun teering with my family for as long as I can remember,” said Colon, a 2019 Carmel High School graduate. “One of the many lessons that my parents taught my brother and I was to always give back to those in need and always be willing to lend a hand and be a servant leader by leading by example.”
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Ghosts and Goblins registration open – The 14th annual Carmel Education Foundation Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K Race will kick off at 9 a.m., Oct. 22 at Carmel High School. Strollers are welcome and costumes are en couraged. Prizes will be awarded to age cate gory winners. Proceeds from the race benefit CCS students and teachers through the award of CEF Great Idea grants. Learn more and register at GhostsandGoblinsRun.com.
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County updates board appointment process – The Hamilton County council has a new online process for nominating appointments to county-run boards. In the past, appointments have been made through word of mouth. The new online process will list each of the county-appoint ed board seats along with their roles and responsibilities. Anyone interested in filling a county-appointed board seat will need to complete an online form with their creden tials and experience. When any of the seats on the county-appointed boards need to be filled, the council can easily review the applications in the online portal. Learn more and apply at Interested-in-Appointment-Opportunities.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1755/
State’s cutest dogs — Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Develop ment Corp. and Indiana’s First Dog, Henry, are searching for adorable dogs in great locations across the state through the Visit Indiana Cutest Dog Photo Contest. A differ ent winner will be selected every week for one year. Each winning dog will get a note from Indiana’s first dog, an exclusive ‘More To Discover IN Indiana’ dog bandana, a fea ture as one of the Cutest Dogs IN Indiana on the Visit Indiana social channels. To enter, upload a photo or video of your dog to Insta gram, tag @VisitIndiana and use the hashtag #DogsINIndiana. Entries must include the location where the photo was taken.
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The aim of the Good Turn for Nature proj ect is to beautify parks through three hours of volunteer conservation.
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The fifth annual Good Turn for Nature project is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 24 at Founders Park, 11675 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Car mel; Geist Park, 10979, Florida Rd, Fortville; and 208 Division St., Noblesville. The Nobles ville project is along the White River Trail.
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Burroughs said the Carmel event will be the biggest one and usually has the most volunteers.“Thatispartly because Carmel is the one we started first,” he said.
Burroughs said more volunteers are needed for the efforts in Fortville and Noblesville.“It’safun day to get out and clean things up for the community,” said Burroughs, who is assistant scoutmaster with Troop 107 in Westfield. “This is the biggest one we have done so far.”
Westfield resident Doug Bur roughs, who serves as chair for the Carmel session, said the projects involve Scouts of various age groups. Scouts earn conservation credits toward merit badge requirements and rank advancements.
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Scouts pitch in to help at a past Good Turn for Nature event. (Photo courtesy of Doug Burroughs)
Along with litter cleanup, different efforts are needed at each site, such as invasive species removal, undergrowth trimming, tree and trail maintenance and garden im provement, Burroughs said.
The Good Turn For Nature Project is a collaboration between Crossroads of Amer ica Scout Council-Monon District and the Hamilton County Parks Dept. Burroughs said officials have been primarily seeking volun
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It was a busy summer for Carmel High School’s Sanjana Jain, who took first place in the Fashion Design category at the annual Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Leadership Confer ence in San Diego.
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“I entered a bridal garment named Scarlet Rose 3-piece Lengha. It incorporates both my Indian and American backgrounds, as this is what I ideally want to wear at my wedding to represent both my cultures,” Jain said. “It consists of a red blouse that is covered in a red lace overlay, a long-pleated skirt with two layers of lace and interfaced cotton, and a chunni that is chiffon with a lace border.”
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“I will not be selling my exact garment, as it is very special to me,” Jain said. “But very soon I will be launching my website where I will be selling clothes that are very similar as it will be inspired by this fashion line I made through this competition.”
“I walked across with more confidence than I have ever personally felt as every one was screaming with excitement and clapping,” Jain said. “That was definitely a moment when I felt I had ‘made it.’ Walking up to the podium to get the first-place prize was one of the best feelings I have had in my life, as I know at that point, I have made my parents and the rest of my family proud.”
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and is divided into three groups based on age level: Kindergarten through third grade, fourth grade through eighth grade, and ninth grade through 12th grade. An overall winner will be selected for each group in addition to recognition for second and third place entries. The winning designs will be printed and used for official “I Voted” stick ers, distributed to Indiana county clerks for use on Election Day. Students can download a submission form and email their complet ed design to sticker@sos.in.gov. Entries must be received by Sept. 18. Learn more petition/.in.gov/sos/2022-i-voted-sticker-design-comat
“Making and constructing this piece took me two months,” she said. “I was also in school during this period of time as well and wanted every detail to be perfect.”
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Jain called the fashion line for the compe tition Amalgam, meaning mixture or blend.
“This word describes my fashion line com pletely as my line is all about the mixture and the collaboration of American bridal and
Don’t expect to see the winning piece fea tured for sale, however.
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The Carmel senior was selected for the nation al competition, which spanned June and July, af ter placing first in the state fashion design competition in Muncie. Her reward was full-year tuition to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Sanjana Jain models her award-winning bridal garment. (Photo courtesy of Sanjana Jain)
Republican Women’s Club – The Hamilton County Republican Women’s Club will meet at Oct. 4 at Hamilton County FOP 103 Lodge, 7201 E. 196th St. in Noblesville, to hear a speaker from Prevail talk about domestic violence. On Oct. 24, the group will host a craft night to make Christmas cards for nursing homes and veterans. The craft night will be at Hamilton County FOP 103 Lodge.
The inspiration for the winning design was the many weddings Jain has attended and knowing she wanted to blend both of her cultures into her work.
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Given his stepfather’s ties, Woodard said it was an easy decision.Woodard said he loved being involved in the arts commu nity in downtown Indianapolis when he owned the Stutz building.“Thearts will be in the top three of every vibrant, pro gressive city,” Woodard said. “Carmel seems to be doing their share. I didn’t know too much about the Carmel Inter national Arts Festival. I’ve been before but never with a real connection. The international tie with these artists from Italy and Latvia should be a delightful part of it.”
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The Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation will sponsor artists from of Jelgava, Latvia, and Cortona, Italy. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard rec ommended the artists be invited to the Carmel International Arts Festival, set for Sept. 24-25 in the Carmel Arts & Design District.“During my time in Italy, while finalizing our Sister Cities relationship with Cortona, I was able to experience first hand the art and culture of this region,” Brainard stated. “I have also come to learn more about the art and culture of Latvia. I look forward to our residents and visitors having the chance to share in the experience as part of the cultural exchange of our new relationship. I appreciate the work that has been done by the festival board to make this hap pen so Sebastianquickly.”DelBrenna, an artist who works with jewelry, is Cortona’s representative. DelBrenna created his own col lection using gemstones, Italian coins and chain design.
Woodard was one of the founders of the Stutz Artist Soci ety. He will show his work during the festival in the former home of the Evan Lurie Gallery on Main Street.
“Therefore, it is only natural that the second oldest pro fession, pottery, is the most celebrated and honored art expression and craft in my country,” she said. “From child hood I Ioved and felt familiar to clay. I understand it deeply. We have centuries-old ceramics traditions, and our educa tion in it is fundamental and monumental, from conceptual to practical. I have learned all the mediums and materials, porcelain, stoneware, chamotte, clay, and so on.”
Grinberga will bring large photo posters of sculptures to share her work at the Carmel festival. She also will bring smaller pieces of porcelain meant for Christmas tree ornaments.“It’slikea miracle, combined with the lucky coincidence,” Grinberga said. “It happened that this July I met American Honorary Consul Andris P. Berzins and found out about the idea of sister cities. After our meetings and conversations, I took this opportunity as an honor and incredible opportuni ty to showcase our work on the other side of the globe.”
“I love to meet new people and explain our family history and tradition,” DelBrenna said. “Because our jewels are the result of our intense handwork, they are best explained face-to-face, but also because we explain the workmanship crossing our story with the story of our land and territory, Cortona. I would love to have people from Carmel coming and visiting Cortona and our family studio where the jewel ry is DelBrennamade.”
has visited U.S. art festivals in the past, but this is the first since the COVID-19 pandemic halted travel in 2020. DelBrenna’s grandfather started the business in 1947.
The Carmel International Arts Festival will get a boost this year from Carmel’s two new sister cities.
Art and Design.
Italian artist Sebastian DelBrenna, right, pauses with wife in his studio (Photo courtesy of Sebastian DelBrenna)
Italian artist Sebastian DelBrenna works on his jewelry. (Photo courtesy of Sebastian DelBrenna)
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Indianapolis businessman/artist/philanthropist Turner Woodard’s family has had strong ties to the Carmel arts community, dating back to when his stepfather, Guernsey Van Riper, owned the Van Riper Gallery in Carmel. Woodard, whose business headquarters are in Carmel, studied art at Park Tudor School and the Herron School of
“My father invented four handmade chains. My idea is to use only these four handmade chains to build all our collec tions by hand, link by link, in our family studio (in Cortona in Tuscany),” he said. “DelBrenna incorporates its signature chain into every DelBrenna design. The iconic chains are at the heart and soul of our jewelry, where each step is carried out by hand. Every single element in the signature chain is the result of an 11-step, DelBrenna-patented process.”
“I was selected, and it turned out to be one of the most remarkable experiences in my life, not only to study my craft but to learn about another culture, meet new lifelong friends and participate in many events and festivals,” Grin berga said. “I’ve visited Los Angeles art galleries and many other art and craft-related events in California.”
Grinberga said Latvia is not rich in gemstones and miner als, but it does have clay.
IIze-Emse Grinberga, from Jelgava, is an artist and sculp tor. She is known for chamotte sculptures, which are fea tured in a garden by the river in her home city.
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In addition, she will bring leatherworks by her sister-inlaw, artist Ilizan Grinberga.
“I’ve always loved arts and arts communities and what the arts society brings to the joy of life,” Woodard said. “I’ve always been a believer and proponent of that. I love paint ing, myself. When they needed some help in bringing this sister cities project together, I thought about it and I was happy to help.”
Latvian artist IIze-Emse Grinberga works on a sculpture. (Photo courtesy of IIze-Emse Grinberga)
Providing a lift
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The hours for the festival are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.
Grinberga came to U.S. for college in 1995. Sculptor and professor Maris Benson selected a few students from the Latvian Academy of Arts to receive the scholarship to study
Artists from sister cities in Latvia, Italy to share work at Carmel International Arts Festival
— HONORE DE BALZAC
Commentary by Danielle Wilson
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It is easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is getting up and taking action.
Heads up, people. Football season is here, and this retired dance mom actually has a chance to dominate my all-guys-except-for-me fantasy league. After countless years of losing in the Toilet Bowl, I finally kinda know what I’m doing. I recognize most of the bigname athletes and understand when to start a WR over a RB in the swing position. And I orchestrated my draft to pseudo-perfection, even though most will question my selection of QBs (Justin Fields is a dark horse, my friends!). The time to dominate a bunch of beer-guz zling men-children is nigh. I have no contractual obligations to attend week end-long dance competitions anymore, and I take very seriously the incredible responsibility I have to represent wom ankind. I will not fail!
Many of us grew up with parents or grandparents who spoke with a dis tinctly not-native accent. As a kid, it all seemed to make perfect sense. It wasn’t until later that we came to realize that there was something different about our grandmother from those of our friends. Still, we all integrated into a community. A community, at least, where everybody sounded a bit different from each other but a community, nonetheless. It wasn’t equally easy for everyone. The occasional bigot would try to block the path. But in time, where and how people could con tribute would prevail. Perhaps it is in this very notion of service that hearts and minds are thawed.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
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Well, I might. Usually, I lose a key player in the first month or realize too late that all my point scorers have the same bye week. And to this day, I truly have minimal knowledge of the strength and weaknesses of the 30-odd teams in the NFL (but at least I didn’t write NHL!).
WHERE IS TIM? — Tim Campbell, a Carmel resident and internationally decorated cartoonist, is taking a break from Current in an effort to focus on his work for a newer cartoon syndi cate, Counterpoint, as well as other projects. Campbell had drawn nearly weekly for Current since October 2006.
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Slight of stature and not a doppel ganger for an evening news anchor, Diego Morales is iconoclastic. Arriving with his family from Santa Cruz, Guate mala, he learned to speak English, went to college, served in the U.S. Army, then became a naturalized citizen, settled down and started his family. Now, he wants to be the first Hispanic to serve as Indiana Secretary of State. How is it that Diego, and countless others like him, in spite of what must not have been an easy journey, still pushes to march on, even charge the hill? Hope? Ambition? Fear? Gratitude? Responsi bility? A bit of each? Asked why, Diego points to the Parable of the Talents. He may be right.
Living the fantasy dream
Has the American body politic changed to the point that the melting pot has cooled? When we boast of the 2020 “record-high” voter turnout of a tick more than 66 percent, should we instead be talking about the third of us who opted out? Who is starting busi nesses? Who is guiding us into faith? Who is volunteering to serve? Who is raising their children to become the next generation of leaders?
I do have an appropriately awesome name though — A Girl Has No Name — (Game of Thrones fans, you’re welcome!), which is half the battle, and the help of my stats-fanatic son, who dutifully scans my lineup every Thursday to make sure I didn’t start a defense that’s pitted against my premier offensive minions. I also hold two distinct advantages: I finished in eighth place in 2021 and I am female. There are literally no expecta tions of me winning anything. I can only impress!So,here’s to a victorious football sea son. For me and for women everywhere! Peace Out.
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The root theme: Are we to continue in creased centralization of government con trol because we believe that path is best, or are we to return to freedom with limited government — as founded?
David Crutchfield, Carmel
Are we to continue increased centralization of government control because we believe that path is best, or are we to return to freedom with limited government — as founded?
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– DAVID CRUTCHFIELD
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I appreciate the fervor and analysis of Mike Senuta (Letter to the editor Aug. 30), Derek Gryna and Douglas Johnson (both Sept 6). Most citizens seem detached from caring a whit about our representation or current issues. But, like trying to agree on the prettiest picture in the museum, I don’t see great agreement on current represen tation, media bias or what constitutes an “extreme candidate.”
Increased centralization or limited government?
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The aghast expressed by Rep. (Victoria) Spartz exemplifies roughly half the country that sees great machinations by the DOJ and FBI on behalf pursuing Donald Trump, Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, while few rocks seem to get turned over regarding
Hunter Biden, James Comey or Hillary Clin ton. A standard of justice that is one-sided is indeed “grossly irresponsible.”
My similar turn in television torture months ago, watching Fox, CNN and MSNBC, netted similar frustration with an opposite result. I perceived two channels constant ly looking for an angle to lambast Trump, while the third countered with why he was unjustly pursued — with, indeed, little genu ine “news” except 6 to 7 p.m. — sometimes.
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School board candidate ‘a gem’
munity. She is level-headed, a good commu nicator, reliable, inclusive, kind and honest. She is not afraid to take a stand and has always been one to speak up for what is right, but in a respectful way.
• Rinsing items – we are supposed to rinse bottles and cans, but should we put the lids back on or leave them off?
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Kristin is a gem! She is extremely quali fied for this position, as she has three kids, is a small business owner, a speech thera pist and intimately involved and invested in improving kids’ mental health in our com
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• Envelopes and tissue boxes – do we have to remove the plastic windows?
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My questions include:
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Kristin has a huge heart. She will do what is best for all kids in our community and will also be an extra special voice for neuro diverse students.
I want to thank Carmel City Council member Miles Nelson for all his work rais ing consciousness on taking care of our environment. He works with community members to do “clean up Saturdays” and set up a huge tree planting campaign to keep Carmel
Where“green.”arewe as a town when it comes to recycling? I check the posted lists show ing what is recyclable but still have ques tions. I don’t mind taking a few minutes to
Editor,
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properly sort trash, but I’m not sure I have all the information I need.
I am writing regarding the Carmel Clay school board candidates. I have two kids in Carmel Clay Schools, and I am so thrilled to see Kristin Kouka on the list for District 1.
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On workdays, we both arose about 3:30 in the morning to begin our early broadcasting of feature stories around Indy. Barney was usually waiting for me at the front door. Then one day, he wasn’t there. He hadn’t heard the shower, my electric toothbrush or my car keys jingling. He was still asleep, his body vibrating to some fantasy canine dream.Beagles are bred to travel in packs when
In the past, Bar ney could hear me chomp on a pretzel three rooms away. He expected the doorbell seconds before it chimed because of foot steps on the walk. If he ran off, I only needed to shake a box of Milk Bones. He was at my feet in a Hisflash.ears were failing him, but I chose to ignore it (as I had with my own hearing loss). When I said, “Bad dog!” or “Get out of the trash!” he paid no mind. He never lis tened to me. Was he deaf or stubborn?
Despite the loss of his hearing, he lived a happy life right up to the end. He could still smell a dough nut a block away and he isn’thearall;Barneysmart.”peopleday.alertbright-eyedremainedanduntilhislast“Heissocute,”said.“And“Andfunny.” hadheardithejustcouldn’titanymore.Withdogs,theremuchyoucan
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they hunt. Barney often walked ahead of me but would twist his head around to be sure I was nearby, still part of the hunting party. When I would hide behind a tree and my footsteps ceased, he predictably turned to check my whereabouts. This method never worked with my wife, who once walked ahead of me for 3 miles while I waited be hind a tree to see if she would notice.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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What’s the connection? Toward the end of Barney’s life, he was beginning to lose his ability to tune in to the sounds around him. Those big floppy ears were nothing but window dressing.
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Aspects of Barney’s walks changed. He would waddle along with his body almost at a right angle, bent in the middle, so he could see me at every step. He had lost his radar.
Sounds of silence
do to remedy this problem. Not so, with humans. I ordered a pair of hearing aids at Costco this week. They cost more than I expected, but I did the math: For the next 1,200 times I’m in that store, if I can resist walking out with an all-beef hot dog from the snack stand, I’ll pretty much break even.
Despite the loss of his hearing, he lived a happy life right up to the end. He could still smell a doughnut a block away and he remained bright-eyed and alert until his last day.
This column was prompted by two events. First was the recent 20th anniversa ry of the passing of my beagle, Barney, who accompanied me on more than 2,500 TV seg ments between 1991 and 2002. And second, that I have finally agreed with my wife (and all my friends) that I need hearing aids.
– DICK WOLFSIE
“We always have several educational booths of various types all related to, in some way, neurotrauma or support of sur vivors,” said Derek Cantrell, Goodman Camp bell executive director.
Those who are unable to attend the race are welcome to make a monetary or in-kind services/products donation through Good man bolt-5kVisitCampbell.goodmancampbell.com/about/brain-tolearnmore.
Hospice volunteers needed – Anew Hos pice is seeking volunteers to spend time with hospice patients throughout the Indianapolis area. Volunteers visit hospice patients to provide companionship through music, reading, doing puzzles, life review or just being a hand to hold. To learn more, call 317-300-2292 or email ashtondriscoll@ anewhosp.com.
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more.“It’s to advance both our neurotrauma research programs and our academic pro grams related to neurotrauma, and also to further fund potential patient-related bene fits from it,” Rodgers said.
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Rodgers, a neurosurgery spe cialist at Goodman Campbell, described how the 5K has benefited survivors and their families.“Our5K, from all the ones that I’ve partic ipated in, has the most family involvement,” Rodgers said. “It is a family-friendly event, and part of that I think is because a lot of the families are also there because of the survivors. Brain injury and neurotrauma affects the patient, obviously, but it affects the family as a whole, so I think it’s pretty important to see that.”
Brain Bolt to support survivors
500 Mile Challenge — Registration is open for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, an online fitness program that encourages par ticipants to complete 500 miles of physical activity, the same mileage drivers complete during the Indianapolis 500. Participants also have the option to complete 250 miles of physical activity in the Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge. Register for either challenge at IndyMini.com/500Miles.
Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine is host ing its seventh iteration of the Brain Bolt 5k Run/Walk Oct. 1 at the gazebo at Civic Square in Carmel. Proceeds benefit the care and treatment of survivors of brain injury and neurotrauma through The Neurosurgery Foundation at Goodman Campbell.Dr.Richard
Attendees can enjoy food, drinks and par ticipate in various activities after the race.
Admission to the event is $35. Participa tion is also available virtually through the RaceJoy app. This year will also feature an inclusive survivor course that will accom modate various physical abilities.
the 5K help fund positions in the founda tion, grants, survivor support groups and
CRC director recognized — Carmel Redevelopment Di rector Henry Mestetsky has been named to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis’ first 36 Under 36 List. Honorees include outstanding Jewish young adults who make a difference in their professional work, volunteer ing and involvement in the community. The inaugural
Winter seasonal hiring events — INDOT will host winter seasonal hiring events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at 13 locations across the state. Winter seasonal posi tions run between Nov. 1 and April 1. Pay starts at $20 per hour for full-time operations and $14 per hour for snowplow-only operations. Job duties include perform ing general highway maintenance, traffic maintenance, snow and ice removal and other duties related to winter operations. A valid CDL is required to be considered for a seasonal role.
Home sale statistics — Carmel continued to see a sol id August residential real estate market, with prices increasing and homes selling steadily. According to F.C. Tucker Company, Carmel’s average home sale price increased 7.4 percent to $572,640, compared to August 2021. The average price per square foot was $214.81, an increase of 10.6 percent over this time last year. Homes sold in an average of 13 days, the same as August 2021.
Prevent catalytic converter theft — Jiffy Lube of Indi ana and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept. have partnered to launch the Catalytic Converter Identification Initiative to combat a trend of catalytic converter thefts and support vehicle safety. Through this initiative, Hoo siers that visit a Jiffy Lube store in central Indiana can opt to have their technician engrave the last 8 digits of the vehicle’s VIN on the catalytic converter and add
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Paige Mangum decorates cookies with her grandma, Jill Cooke, in December 2015. Mangum still uses Cooke’s cookies as the base for her decorations.
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“I have always loved art in a variety of forms, whether it’s painting, il lustrating, writing, making jewelry, but this artistic endeavor is a lot more tasty than drawing,” the Carmel resident said. “Growing up my grandma Jill Cooke, would always set out cookies for my cousins and I to decorate for fun over the holidays. My very first paying job was in June of 2021 for a bridal shower of a family friend looking to give me my first big break. She joked that I could hang up her picture when I opened my first bakery. I was positively ecstatic at the prospect of earning money for an activi ty that I was so passionate about.”
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“I am so grateful to her, and it has been fun growing this business with her,” Mang um
“My pesky schoolwork keeps getting in the way,” she said. “Right now, I am unsure about what this business will look like as I head into college.”
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cookies, customers usually mes sage Mangum through social media, either on Instagram (@2cute2eat_cookies) or through her Facebook page under her name. Sometimes, she admits, she is just too busy to fill every request.
Mangum
“The opportunity for the ‘Nunsense’ cook ies was the first time I had created cookies for a business event, and I loved being able to support the local Carmel theater commu nity,” Mangum said. “As a result of my social media post, I was flattered and humbled to receive an email from the creator of the ‘Nunsense’ musical, Dan Goggin, who want ed to connect and complimented me on my cookieOsbornedesign.”has since retired as Heritage Christian coach. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and other circumstances, Mang um did not compete for Heritage Christian the past two seasons. She is contemplating whether to swim this season if Heritage Christian can find a new coach, but she swims 13 hours a week for Carmel Swim Club.“Iwish I could take all the job opportuni ties that come my way, but it’s a balancing
Mangum recently decorated cookies for Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Sept. 9 opening night party for “Nunsense.” The performanc es continue through Sept. 25 at the Studio Theater at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. Meg Osborne, who assists ATI with publicity, was Mangum’s swim coach at Her itage Christian when she was a freshman.
Paige Mangum decorated cookies for Actors Theatre of Indiana’s opening night celebration Sept. 9 of “Nunsense.” (Photos courtesy of Paige Mangum)
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Carmel resident Paige Mangum discov ered she loved cookie design when she was 9 years old while helping her grandmother decorate the sweet treats.
The Heritage Christian School senior offi cially started Too Cute To Eat cookies after her first paying job. She also is a Carmel Swim Club member and takes cookie deco rating jobs as her busy schedule allows.
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act between homework and swimming,” she said. “Everyone always tells me that I should spend less time on each cookie, but part of the fun for me is all the intricate details and making each cookie as beautiful as I Cooke,can.” who lives near her granddaughter in Carmel, still creates the cookies from her dough recipes.
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Tim Wright only knew three Jimmy Buf fett songs before he got a gig at Bahama Breeze.“Iplayed there from 2001 to 2005 every week,” Wright said of the Indianapolis restaurant. “They wanted specific songs and gave a list to their musicians, some reggae like (how) UB40 would take pop songs and do it in a reggae style. I learned 30 Jimmy Buf fett songs because that was more in my wheelhouse. Greg Anderson, who plays keyboards for us and ukulele, did the same thing. Then (vocalist/guitarist) Steve Greenberg is probably the most informed Jimmy Buffett fan I know. He’s a great fan of Buffett. I thought, ‘Why not go out and do a bunch of Jimmy Buffett songs?’”
The band name is derived from a Buffett song and album.
Mud Creek Players’ production of “Hands on a Hardbody” continues through Sept. 24 at Mud Creek Barn Theater, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplay ers.org
places we play are family-oriented.”
“DECEPTION: An Evening of Magic & Lies” is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
A grand-opening celebration, including a performance, of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s new black box theater called The Florence will be presented at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For tickets, visit ghdttheflorence. eventbrite.com.
will perform from 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Carmel International Arts Festival.
‘LEWIS BLACK: OFF THE RAILS”
‘DECEPTION’
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“It’s a 12-piece band, so it’s not some thing you can trot out a whole lot,” Wright said. “These are some of the best musicians in town. Jeff Conrad is an in credible trumpet player. (He) played with Ray Charles at one point in his career. We’ve got Randy Melson on bass, who has played bass with Sandi Patty for the past 20 years. These guys are studio musicians, and they sound like it. Andrew Moore is one of the best steelpan players I’ve ever heard in my life. There is a lot of talent on that stage. We do more of the PG-13 version of Jimmy Buffett. We change a few lyrics here and there because most of the
The Wright Brothers, who haven’t played since CarmelFest in 2021, plan to play their final concerts Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 9 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit barometersoup.rocks.
Comedian Lewis Black’s “Off the Rails” show is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Palladium. For more, visit the centerpresents.org.
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Wright, a member of The Wright Broth ers Band since 1972, sings and plays guitar and harmonica. He said Barometer Soup plays about once a month.
“Escape to Margaritaville” runs through Oct. 2 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indi anapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Herp Alpert and Lani Hall are set to perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Car mel. For more, visit the centerpresents.org.
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Other members of the band include Bry an Headrick, guitar, and Jeffrey McLaugh lin, percussion. McLaughlin’s wife, Sara Scharbrough McLaughlin, sings and plays keyboards. Other vocalists include Cath erine Federspiel and Emily Wright Gosser, Wright’s daughter.
Buffett tribute band set for CIAF
‘NUNSENSE’
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Barometer Soup is set to perform Sept. 24 at the Carmel International Arts Festival. (Photo courtesy of Tim Wright)
The Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Nunsense” through Sept. 25 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
‘ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE’
The Belfry Theatre will present “Rehearsal for Murder,” a murder mystery, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 at the Ivy Tech Auditorium in Nobles ville. For more, visit thebelfrytheatre.com.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will per form a concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Pal ladium. For more, visit the centerpresents. org.
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Dane Clark, who plays drums, won’t be with the band at the Carmel International Arts Festival because his main gig is as John Mellencamp’s drummer. Mellencamp is performing at Farm Aid the same day in Raleigh, N.C. Clark had played with The Wright Brothers before he joined Mellen camp’s band.
Thus, Barometer Soup was formed in early 2021. The Jimmy Buffett tribute band
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‘HANDS ON A HARDBODY’
the 1960s movie was successful,” he said.
Nolan Daugherty, a Geist-area resident who is a junior at Mission Christian Acade my in Fishers, said the show branches out from the shows CYT normally does because of the more serious subject matter.
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The play deals with mental illness and poverty. The 1964 novel by Bel Kaufman was first made into a movie in 1967.
For more, visit cytindy.org.
Mara Lusk embraces the passion her character displays in “Up the Down Staircase.”“Ilikejust how much hope she has,” the Zionsville Community High School junior said. “I think it’s admi rable how she continues to fight for these kids who maybe don’t have anybody else in their lives fighting for them.”
love the shows but also love the com munity,” he said.
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The production is Daugherty’s 10th with CYT.“I
Mara Lusk and Nolan Daugherty perform in Christian Youth Theater’s production of “Up the Down Staircase” (Photo courtesy of CYT).
She also creates jackets and capes.
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Gray’s websites are sylviagray.net and sylviagrayart.com. To receive Gray’s news letter, email her at sylvia@sylviagray.net.
The scarves are priced between $100 and $400. Gray also creates abstract and expressionist paintings, those being on a more traditional surface (canvas) measuring 45 inches wide and 45 inches long and cost ing between $500 and $2,000.
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Lusk plays Sylvia Barrett, a new teacher who is determined to change the lives of her students, in the Christian Youth The ater’s production. It is set for Sept. 23-25 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.
“I started doing art in 1995. I always drew, and I always loved art, so I took classes at the Indianapolis Art Center in Broad Ripple.”
A high percentage of what Gray, a resident of Westfield since 1980, creates is made with colorful dyes on silk scarves, making for wearable art ranging from small to large.
Sylvia Gray’s painting, “Burgundy Even Tension,” won the Southside Art League Inc. National Abstract Art Exhibition XVII Best of Show in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Southside Art League) MUSIC,
Resident creates wearable art
Gray, who won Southside Art League Inc. National Abstract Art Exhibition XVII Best of Show in 2021, estimates she spends six to eight hours to make a single scarf and devotes roughly 35 hours per week, some times more, to her art. The 2022 SALI Nation al Abstract Art Exhibition XVIII is set for Oct. 7-29 at the Garfield Park Arts Center.
Daugherty said his character is a fun role to “Heplay,loves his school but doesn’t necessar ily love the other staff,” Daugherty said. “All he wants is a smooth day with no issues.”
“But I believe it addresses important topics of the challenges of running a school in an area that has inequalities. That’s why
ZCHS junior gets lead CYT role
The backdrop to Sylvia Gray’s artistic self-expression is highly distinctive, which is just the way she prefers.
“It’s relaxing in a way. It flows on the silk, and the silk is really shiny. It makes my artwork glow and is easier to set up,” Gray said. “My art is mainly about colors and shapes, and I create a lot of patterns in my work. I look outside, I paint outside, and I see a lot of simple shapes.
AND LYRICS BY JONATHAN LARSON RENT Is presented through special arrangement wit Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 10/7 - 10/22 RENT Current Ad.indd 1 9/9/2022 10:18:14 AM NIGHT & DAY
Hargitt has been working alongside Jen Bubp, the CHS arts department chair, and fellow Indiana Artisan employee Mackenzie Fletcher, a 2011 Ivy Tech fine arts graduate, to organize a voting process for a People’s Choice Award for the Sept. 24-25 student art competition during the Carmel International Arts Festival. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship from Indiana Artisan.
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Shortly after that revelation, she went to downtown Carmel with her dad to visit art galleries. Although she had no prior expe rience, she walked away from her search with two job offers.
32 September 20, 2022 Current in Carmel currentincarmel.com NIGHT & DAY
By Jackie Grigg jackie@youarecurrent.com
A few years ago, she took a trip to Paris with her parents and fell in love with the Louvre. She realized art was something she liked and wanted to incorporate it into her life and began looking through jobs that were involved with art but didn’t require being an artist.
CHS senior seeks career in arts
Hargitt now works at Indiana Artisan and Magdalena Gallery of Arts. At Indiana Arti san, she is under the guidance of Indiana Artisan Executive Director Rosalyn Demaree, who is teaching Hargitt about the industry.
Hargitt’ssaid.most memorable experience so far was meeting one of her favorite artists in the gallery by chance on a day that she came to work early. She said it felt like meeting a celebrity.
Carmel High School senior Florence Hargitt has big plans.
Hargitt
At first, she wanted to be an art director but soon realized that she could have a job dealing with art and have a business at the same time.
“To help her learn about mounting art and merchandising, we’ve also given Flor ence an area of the store that is hers to decorate/display, and I hope to add more learning experiences to her time with us,” Demaree
Voting for the award will be available in the Indiana Artisan store during the Carmel International Arts Festival.
“Being face-to-face with someone who made something so beautiful and has stuck with you for so long was a surprising mo ment for me,” Hargitt said.
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A live virtual event on September 27 at 7pm
CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS
Matthew Schuster, left, and Matthew Sumpter in 1998. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Sumpter)
Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.
Fermin Iberico Chorizo is a dried sausage (salami) made with Iberico pork, a Spanish hog breed that is rich and flavorful. The pork is seasoned with salt, sweet paprika (pimento) and garlic. It is ground, stuffed into casings and dried. Remove the casing before slicing and then thinly slice for your presentation. This chorizo is mild, earthy andManchegodelicious!cheese is made with milk from the Manchega breed of sheep in the La Mancha region of Spain. The El Atrio Viejo is aged for a year and is much firmer than the younger versions of Manchego cheese.
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In her book Fight Like Hell: The Untold Story of American Labor, author and journalist Kim Kelly shows how the rights the American worker has today—the forty-hour workweek, workplace-safety standards, restrictions on child labor, protection from harassment and discrimination on the job—were earned with literal blood, sweat, and tears. She casts light on the often overlooked contributions of silenced, misrepresented, or forgotten leaders in the labor movement.
It has a sharper flavor, hints of black pep per and in some bites you may get a small crunch from minerals that develop from extended aging. I love this cheese!
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Quince paste, or “membrillo” in Spain, is a rich, delicious fruit spread made with the quince fruit. It is firmer than jam or jelly because it is naturally high in pectin. The pectin is activated by the heat from the can ning process and causes it to firm up nicely. Quince is made with fresh puree, cane sugar and lemon juice. It is both sweet and slightly tart, with hints of baking spices. Quince has numerous culinary applications, but it is par ticularly awesome with Manchego cheese.
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MUSIC OF CENTURIESTHREE
Commentary by Mark LaFay
One of the things I love about charcuterie is that we can dive into the cultures of various regions of the world by sampling bits and bites on a charcuterie board. Spain has all sorts of incredible options for your munching enjoy ment. Today, I want to draw your attention to three Spanish ingredients that go won derfully together: Fermin Iberico Chorizo; El Atrio Manchego Cheese Viejo; and Santa Teresa Quince Paste.
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This weekend, try a little taste of Spain with these three items and either some toasted bread or mild flatbread crackers. Want to be extra authentic? Serve with a chilled Albariño wine or a bottle of Cava, a sparkling Spanish wine.
SANTA & MRS. CLAUS VISIT
Sunday, Nov. 6 6:30 p.m. The Palladium
“Rent” will always have a special place in Matthew Sumpter’s heart.The Geist area resi dent first attended the show on Broadway in 1997 with his mother, Sally Sumpter, and a close family friend, Matthew Schuster, who Sumpter describes as his older brother.
So, when Sumpter, 40, was cast in the ensemble in Civic Theatre’s production of “Rent,” he said it was huge for him. The show runs Oct. 7-22 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. So, Sumpter has encouraged other cast members to join him in Indiana AIDS Walk at 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., in SumpterIndianapolis.formed a team with a goal of raising $1,000. Six cast members have joined theTowalk.donate to the cast’s efforts for the AIDS Walk, visit bit.ly/3AjPFGq.
‘Rent’ holds meaning to actor
Two years later, Schuster told Sumpter and his mother that he had contracted HIV, which had turned into full-blown AIDS. In 2012, he lost a battle with brain cancer — which was a complication from HIV and AIDS — at age 42.
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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
A taste of Spain
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Music is in the air.
A PROCESSION, A FESTIVAL & A SINFONIA
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“I got to see three-fourths of the original cast,” said Sumpter, a Lawrence Central High School graduate. “In 1996, it had al ready become my favorite Broadway show and I got to see it in ’97. It was a very life-changing moment for me. It was a spe cial experience sharing it with my mom and my older brother. We didn’t know how spe cial it would be.”
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SOUND THE HARP
Saturday, March 4 7:30 Studiop.m.Theater
Amy Pauszek is a photographer, award winning film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@ youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.
Where’s Amy?
Cynthia Collins (Carmel) and Phillip Paluso (Fishers) attend Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Sept. 9 opening-night performance of “Nunsense” at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The talented cast of five women portraying nuns entertained the audience with hysterical songs and dances. Do not miss this show, which runs through Sept, 25. Next up for ATI is “Violet” running Oct. 28-Nov. 13. For more. visit atistage.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)
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34 September 20, 2022 Current in Carmel currentincarmel.com NIGHT & DAY A mythic place, sibling rivalry, and the American dream. TRUE WEST A play by Sam Shepard April 21, 22, 23 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2023 Director: Eric Bryant Venue: Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium How much time do we have to do something TICK...TICK...BOOM!great? A biographical musical by Jonathan Larson October 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2022 Director: Kathleen Horrigan Venue: Switch Theatre A delightful collection of stories and songs for stirring the Christmas spirit in everyone. UH-OH - HERE COMES CHRISTMAS by Robert Fulgham December 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2022 Director: Kate Hinman Venue: The Cat An ingenious and wildly comic play within a play. THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 A comedy by John Bishop February 24, 25, 26, March 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2023 Director: Elizabeth Ruddell Venue: Ivy Tech Welcome to our 2022-2023 SEASON Hit musical based on parables from The Gospel According to RisingGODSPELLMatthewStarProduction A musical by Stephen Schwartz June 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2023 Director: Tanya Haas Venue: Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium Wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for the most highly produced new comedy-mystery in the world - emphasis on the comedy. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Ken Ludwig’s new version of the Agatha Christie classic August 4, 5, 6 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2023 Director: Lori Raffel Venue: Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium The Switch Theatre 10029 E 126th St Fishers, IN 46038 The Cat in Carmel 254 Veterans Way Carmel, IN 46032 Ivy Tech Noblesville Auditorium 300 N. 17th St. Noblesville, IN 46060 carmelplayers.org • 317-815-9387 Words: SEED,ROOT,PRUNE,GROW,COMPOST,TILL; Cities: PISA,NAPLES,FLORENCE,ROME, VENICE; Performers: GUY, HIATT, MELLENCAMP, WILSON; Banks: CENTIER, CHASE, MERCHANTS; Names: BUTLER, TARKINGTON; Game: SUPER BOWLSPONSORED–ANSWERSPUZZLE INSURANCESHEPHERDBY 8 9 7 6 5 4 1 3 2 4 1 6 2 7 3 9 5 8 2 3 5 9 8 1 7 4 6 5 8 9 3 6 7 4 2 1 7 4 1 8 2 5 3 6 9 3 6 2 1 4 9 8 7 5 9 5 8 4 3 2 6 1 7 6 2 4 7 1 8 5 9 3 1 7 3 5 9 6 2 8 4 S A C K S A R A B D E L I P L A N E L O B E E C O N A P R O N I D E S B O L D W H A T I S B E T T E R N A T O H I O A I R E S T R Y A C T S O U T A C R E T A R S I A R A T H A N A T A L K I N G D O G R I D C O R P S S S S S I V A N H O E F I N A E R I E B E R G A S L A S P E L L I N G B E E S Y N C D R A T I N A W E R A N I F I D O T A S E R O P E N S E E N E W E R S
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• A window replaced a portion of upper cabinetry, helping brighten and open the space, while additional storage solutions increase functionality in the lower cabinetry.
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Commentary by Larry Greene
• Maple cabinets in a warm wood tone with flat-panel door and drawer fronts bring a modern touch and a sleek midcentury feel.
Built in 1960 in Indy’s Nora neighborhood, this home’s owners were ready to bring function and style to their kitchen, while preserving the home’s midcentury roots.
Before After
THE BLUEPRINT
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• Cambria quartz countertops provide a natural stone appearance with added durability and minimal maintenance.
• Cool gray tones weaved with a hint of green balance the warm wood tones, providing visual harmony and a pop of color.
Blueprint for Improvement: Midcentury modern-inspired kitchen
• Ceramic tile creates a grid pattern along the backsplash, echoing the geometry of the cabinetry and infusing the space with midcentury style.
Notice is hereby given to the residents and taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”), that the Common Council of the City (the “Council”) will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. (local time) on October 3, 2022, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at One Civic Square Drive, Carmel, Indiana, on the matter of appropriating a portion of the proceeds of certain lease rental revenue bonds of the City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), to be issued in one or more series (collectively, the “Bonds”), which will be paid to the City by the Authority as the purchase price for the acquisition of certain existing street and road rights-of-way, as more particularly described and identified in the Lease Agreement (as defined herein) (collectively, the “Leased Premises”), all located in, and currently owned by, the City. The purchase price to be paid by the Authority to the City for the Leased Premises will not exceed $63,000,000.
Ordinance D-2636-22
Designated as Docket No. PZ-2022-00188 OA, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032.
Provincetown: Where the Pilgrims really landed
A view of downtown Provincetown. Mayflower Compact Memorial in Provincetown.
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Dated this 20th day of September, 2022.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING
Seeking a variance to the current development standard for the R3 zoning district to allow the main floor square footage of each side of a duplex to be a minimum of 525 square feet (excluding garage) which is a variance from the currently required 700 square foot minimum.
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September 6, 2022
Said appropriation is in addition to any appropriation provided for in the existing budget and tax law or on any other date. Funds to cover said appropriation are to be provided from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, and interest earnings thereon in the amount set forth in this notice. At said public hearing, all persons shall have the right to appear and be heard on the necessity of said appropriation.
Provincetown, with a population of about 3,600, is a picturesque resort town, long known for its liberal and gay-friendly attitude. Boats along the pier in Province town Harbor offer whale sighting trips and
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
Commentary by Don Knebel
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.
Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.
leisurely cruises. Visitors can get a spec tacular view of the entire area by climb ing to the top of the 252-foot-tall Pilgrim Monument, erected between 1907 and 1910, to commemorate the first landfall of the Mayflower and still the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. A nearby museum chronicles the history of Cape Cod. A stone memorial honors the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor and includes the text of that document. Don’t miss Provincetown.
With the property being known as: 1040 E 108th Street, Carmel, IN 46280.
On Sept. 6, 1620, the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, including 41 “Separatists” (later called “Pil grims”) seeking freedom from the Church of England. Their intended destination was the English Virginia Colony, established in 1607. But storms blew the 100-foot ship off course, and it anchored on Nov. 11, 1620, near the tip of Cape Cod. Because they were now beyond existing legal authority, 41 male passengers, including non-Separatists, signed the “Mayflower Compact” while still onboard, the first American document es tablishing a self-governing community. The passengers then went ashore near what is now Provincetown. Three expeditions on a small boat around Cape Cod Bay deter mined that what is now Plymouth, Mass., would make a suitable settlement site. The Mayflower then sailed to Plymouth Harbor, arriving on Dec. 18. The passengers stayed aboard the ship during the harsh winter. Although the indigenous Wampanoag aided them, about half the passengers and crew died of various diseases before the survi vors went on shore in March 1621.
DB Klain PETITIONERSConstruction
The source of revenue for the above is the Parks and Recreation Non-Reverting Capital Fund (#103).
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 3rd day of October, 2022, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2022: $351,000.00 from the PARKS AND RECREATION
The file for this proposal (Docket No. PZ2022-00188 OA) may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fiche.
Docket No. PZ-2022-00188 OA
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION
Joe Shestak, Administrator Carmel Plan Commission (317) September571-241727,2022
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of October, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2022-00183Therealestate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number: 17-13-01-0303-023.000LegalDescription: Acreage .70 Section 1, Township 17, Range 3 HOMEPLACE Section 1 Lot 222, 223 & 221
– Monon Greenway $351,000.00
The proceeds received by the City from the sale of the Leased Premises, together with all interest earnings thereon, will be used by the City to finance or reimburse the cost of the acquisition, design, construction, renovation, improvement and/or equipping of various local and arterial road and street system projects located in, or directly serving or benefiting, one or more redevelopment areas or economic development areas in the City, all as identified by the Common Council of the City (the “Common Council”) in a resolution or ordinance of the Common Council approving the issuance of the Bonds and the terms of a lease agreement (the “Lease Agreement”), between the Authority, as lessor, and the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission, as lessee, and to pay all or a portion of the costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2022-00183
NOTICE TO PARKSFORNOTICECARMEL,TAXPAYERSINDIANAOFPUBLICHEARINGADDITIONALAPPROPRIATIONfromtheANDRECREATIONNON-REVERTINGCAPITALFUND(#103)
Parks and Recreation Non-Reverting Capital Fund: Line item 4460703
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advi sory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing upon a Petition to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance pursuant to documents filed with the Department of Community Services as follows: Amend the Unified Development Ordinance in order to update references to certain street types to match the Street Typologies and Thoroughfare Plan in the updated Carmel Comprehensive Plan. Filed by the Department of Community Services on behalf of the Carmel Plan Commission.
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 Pub lic 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.
Today, our road trip reaches Cape Cod, a narrow peninsula curving upwardly from the southeastern corner of Massachusetts. We will visit historic Provincetown, where the so-called “Pilgrims” first landed.
Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, Mass. (Photos by Don Knebel).
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