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Coroner’s office adds therapy dog

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

An 11-month-old boxer has become the latest addition at the Hamilton County Cor oner’s Office and will serve as a therapy dog to provide com fort to office staff and families who visit the agency.

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Simon recently completed a four-week private course at Petco tailored toward his therapy work and also passed the Canine Good Citizen program, said Sarah Lockhart, deputy coroner who has owned Simon since he was 13 weeks old.

“For our benefit, he boosts morale around here,” Lockhart said. “We go to some calls that are traumatic for us and traumatic for people involved in the incident. He’s a good decompression tool.”

The coroner’s office is tasked with go ing out to scenes within Hamilton County involving unattended deaths related to suicides, homicides or drug overdoses. The agency also assists police in investigations and works closely with pathologists in per forming autopsies.

Lockhart, who grew up showing and training dogs, said she got the idea for a therapy dog from the Noblesville Police Dept. and noticed that Simon’s tempera ment was perfect for the job. Simon works alongside Lockhart during the night shift from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

“He’s super calm and loves to snuggle,” she said.

Lockhart, who noted that Simon was a surprise gift from her husband, said Simon has changed her life for the better and re minds her of her previous dog who passed away six years ago.

For grieving families who may need to visit the coroner’s office to pick up a report, talk with staff and are dealing with the death of someone they know, Simon can sit or snuggle with them to comfort them and help them with their difficult situation, according to Lockhart.

“He greets families who come to the office and sits with them, especially kids, while we meet. If the situation is just right,

he can also be called out to the scene,” Lockhart said.

Visits from a therapy dog can lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduce patient anx iety and increase levels of endorphins and oxytocin, according to the American Kennel Club. Hamilton County Coroner John Chalfin said Simon will be a benefit to the office.

“Simon is good medicine for those who have been through traumatic events,” Chal fin said. “We really hope that he is able to go out and give comfort to witnesses and family members and reduce the heightened short-term anxiety following a death.”

Simon has also had the opportunity to get to know other individuals at the office on a regular basis, according to Lockhart.

“John’s his favorite person,” Lockhart said. “He spends a lot of time in his office.”

Bruce Gipson, deputy coroner, said he tries to be compassionate when dealing with grieving families and pointed out that Simon’s presence in the office has been a positive addition.

“He’s a comical dog,” he said. “He gives us a lift up.”

While the staff at the coroner’s office are often faced with a difficult job, Lockhart said that Simon “has the best job out of all of us.”

“He gets to come into work happy every day, he has no stress,” Lockhart said. “He genuinely wants to please people.”

Candidate forums — The League of Women Voters of Hamilton County will host two nonpartisan candidate forums this fall to give voters a chance to hear from candidates on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. Forums will start at 7 p.m. and end by 8:30 p.m. On Oct. 4, a forum at Carmel City Hall will include candidates for state Senate Districts 21 and 29 and House Districts 24, 32 and 39. On Oct. 6, a forum at Noblesville City Hall will include candidates for Senate Districts 25 and 31, House District 88 and Hamilton County prosecutor. The forums are open to the public. Those who wish to watch through Zoom may register for a link at LWVHCIN.org.

Statue returns to Main Street — One of Carmel’s most well known sidewalk stat ues, featuring a police officer, is back in place on Main Street at the Monon Greenway after spending a few months getting re paired and repainted. Professional artists at the Seward John son Atelier, from which the city obtained this and the other Seward Johnson stat ues, repaired a damaged antenna on the officer’s hand-held radio, then removed and replaced the paint and seal before returning the statue last month.

Nativity scene sale — The Knights of Columbus, in partnership with the Catholic Business Exchange, are again this year offering their “Keep Christ in Christmas Outdoor Nativity Scene.” Made of all-weather, heavy-duty white plastic board that never needs painting, the four-piece silhouette style display as sembles easily and includes all instruc tions and hardware. Cost of the display is $110 with net proceeds benefitting the Womens Care Center and other Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Ministries. Deadline to order is Oct. 11. To order online, visit bit.ly/3BUigD5.

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Sarah Lockhart, Hamilton County deputy coroner, with her 11-month-old boxer, Simon. Simon will serve as a therapy dog for staff members and families. (Photo by Matthew Kent)

Meet District 3 Carmel Clay school board

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Greg Brown and Jake Nichols are running for the open District 3 seat on the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees. Incumbent Mike Kerschner is not seeking re-election.

Education: BA opera tions management/finance from California State Uni versity; MS Management Info Systems from Clare mont Grad University

Occupation: IT manage ment (retired)

Time resided in district: 28 Years Age: 67

Immediate family: Wife, son, daughterin-law, granddaughter; all living in Carmel Website: ccsboardcandidates.com

Previous political experience: None

Why do you want to run for school board? The Carmel Clay School district has been the premier district in Indiana for many years. We moved to Carmel 28 years ago for this reason. Our proficiency scores are now below 70 percent. Families that have the resources are seeking alternative schools. Schools across our country have lost focus on academic excellence. I want to help our schools not only be the best in Indiana, but be an example to the rest of the nation. I want CCS to be the best option for our granddaughter!

What are your qualifications for this office? I have worked in management roles from IT to business unit in medium- and large-scale manufacturing companies. I have led a Carmel Boy Scout troop as Scout master and have tutored disadvantaged students in Nora. My goal is to work with the CCS administration to develop specific goals and actions to set us on an upward trajectory toward high proficiency scores.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Academic excellence, parents’ rights and to institute a culture of transparency.

What do you see as strengths at Carm el Clay Schools? CCS has built a legacy of excellence. When our son attended Carmel schools, his teachers collaborated with us to ensure he was able to reach his full potential. CCS recently wisely reinstated parent-teacher conferences after removing them a number of years ago. The recent emphasis on providing differentiated learn ing opportunities will ensure our students

have an equal opportunity to succeed. I en countered the need for this when I tutored disadvantaged students who benefited from different learning approaches than were used for the majority of the class.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at Carmel Clay Schools? CCS must address, with top priority, academic excel lence. I reviewed the School Improvement Plans for 2019-22 and see more focus on DEI/SEL than on academics. For example, in its School Improvement Plan, Carmel High School designated six “Critical Initiatives.” All six were on DEI/SEL. Not one was de signed to improve academic excellence.

How do you believe public school districts should address diversity, equity and inclusion matters? DEI is a contro versial label that has led to discord and mistrust. The doors of opportunity must be open to all students in our diverse city to achieve their highest potential. I fully sup port our schools being fully inclusive. This must include acceptance of our differing values and opinions. We need to find com mon ground and solutions that work for all. Our schools must provide equal opportuni ties for the most challenged, the most gift ed, and all students across the spectrum. The domain for our schools is education. Values belong in the domain of the family.

How can public schools help student test scores reach pre-pandemic levels?

CCS proficiency scores have declined since 2014. This occurred within the ISTEP testing years, and now our ILEARN scores are below 70 percent. We must focus on academic excellence as the top priority. We must op timize our classrooms. If elected I will make sure the allocation of budgets does not compromise the needs of our classrooms. We need published benchmarks to make sure we are clear on the goals and can ef fectively measure progress.

What nonprofit, social clubs, volunteer groups, PACs or other organizations are you involved with? I am very active in my church; this is where I focus most of my volunteer time. I am not involved with any

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PAC but have been endorsed by the Indiana

Education: B.S. Purdue University Elementary Edu cation, MSM (management) at IWU

Occupation: Director of corporate operations in a family truck dealership (IT, marketing, risk and human resources)

Time resided in district: 13 years

Age: 45

Immediate family: My wife, Amy, and three daughters who attend CCS Website: Jakeisrunning.com

Previous political experience: None

Why do you want to run for school board? I am running for school board be cause I care about all of Carmel’s children. Their current and future success makes our community better. Carmel Clay Schools have served our girls well throughout their educational careers and I want to sustain their efforts. I am supportive of the overall direction of the district and its focus on its strategic plan and guiding principles.

What are your qualifications for this office? I am a devoted and dedicated father, a former teacher and an HR professional, all of which provide essential perspectives for the school board. My early career was as an elementary teacher, and my passion for the classroom continues to be part of who I am. Having a current parent on the school board ensures that our community has someone advocating for their children who under stands what is occurring in the schools. Additionally, my professional career in a fam ily-run business for 22 years demonstrates my consistency and devotion to my work.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on?

Ensuring that financial resources meet the current obligations and the plan for strategic growth of the school system.

Reviewing school policies to assess alignment with the guiding principles of the school district.

Listening to educational experts while asking in-depth questions and pushing for community alignment.

What do you see as strengths at Carmel Clay Schools? Fact and data-based decision-making to do what is best for all of

Family Action PAC. They chose to endorse me because of my belief that the family is the key institution of a healthy society.

our children.

Great leaders and teachers steeped in research-based educational pedagogy.

Student-centered instruction that has a history of great success as a top school district in the state and nation.

Strong financial practices.

What do you see as areas of improve ment at Carmel Clay Schools? While CCS is an excellent school system, it, of course, has areas for improvement. The school sys tem can provide more specific information on its funding and budgets, making this information easily accessible and trans parent to the community. CCS can better demonstrate how their spending impacts the community’s tax dollars.

How do you believe public school districts should address diversity, equity and inclusion matters?

The district has been a good model for how schools should help students learn about people from different backgrounds and perspectives. While we as parents continue to raise compassionate kids with solid leadership qualities at home as our children’s most influential teachers, CCS has been a great partner in this work. I fully support Carmel Clay Schools DEI initiatives and their efforts to teach students global citizenship.

How can public schools help student test scores reach pre-pandemic levels? It will take time to get to pre-pandemic levels, but Carmel Clay Schools has always led the way in academic excellence and will continue to do so. CCS’s focus on a stan dards-based curriculum and high-quality in struction will undoubtedly get our students back on track. As parents, we can partner with the school system, which includes evenings around the dining table to support our children’s academic success.

What nonprofit, social clubs, volunteer groups, PACs or other organizations are you involved with? I am an active member of St Luke’s United Methodist Church. Pro fessionally, I am part of the Indiana Motor Truck Association and the Auto Dealers Association.

Has your campaign received any endorsements? Support CCS has endorsed my campaign.

The general election is set for Nov. 8. The ballot will include Districts 1, 2 and 3 on the Car mel Clay Schools board of trustees. Carmel voters cast votes in all three races. View the full Q&As with the candidates for school board and other races on the ballot at youarecur rent.com.

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Fishers senior tennis player benefits from controlling emotions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Fishers High School senior Reese Knoder er used to be his own worst enemy.

That’s not been as much of a problem this season.

“He’s learned to con trol his emotions better,” Fishers tennis coach Dave Heffern said. “He’s really talented but he’s always kind of gotten in his own way. Now, he doesn’t get too down on himself when he makes a mistake. That was his problem before. He would make a mistake and get so down on himself that he would make two more.”

Knoderer captured the Hoosier Cross roads Conference Tournament title at No. 1 singles for the first time by beating Ham ilton Southeastern senior Rohan Golla, in straight sets. It was the first time Knoderer had beaten Golla.

“Our conference is so tough to win, I was proud of him last weekend,” Heffern said.

Heffern said Golla had beaten Knoderer in

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straight sets earlier in the season.

“I think I have improved the most in my mentality, which has decreased my level of play the most throughout my career,” Knoderer said. “It’s a frustrating sport, but if you can keep it under control, it gives you a greater advantage.”

Knoderer said it’s easier for Heffern to coach him when he’s level-headed.

“The experience of playing against No. 1 singles players is really great since there are so many high-level players,” said Knoderer,

who had a record of 18-3 through Sept. 26. “It was very fun to be playing No. 1 since freshman year since I got to play really good senior players so young. This gave me so much experience starting out my high school career since I played many players that went on to play (NCAA) Division I In college.

Knoderer said he plans to play college tennis, but his goal is to play at the Division I level.

“I am trying to figure out where I want to go to college,” Knoderer said. “I plan on graduating from high school a semester early to get a better shot at a scholarship at Division I level,” Knoderer said.

Heffern said he believes Knoderer has enough talent to play at a Division I level.

“Attitude is even more important in col lege,” Heffern said.

Knoderer grew up mostly playing baseball and tennis.

“But I had to choose between the two at 10 years old when I had a stress fracture in my lower back,” he said. “I also played soc cer and basketball.”

Knoderer’s older brother Nic, a 2019 FHS graduate, also played No. 1 singles for the Tigers.

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Fishers senior tennis player Reese Knoderer won the Hoosier Crossroads Conference No. 1 singles title. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Applegate Photography)

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Ford, Choi seek District 29 seat

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Education: B.A. Univer sity of Akron, M.A. Purdue University Northwest (Calumet)

Occupation: Indiana State Senator District 29

Age: 39

City: Indianapolis

Previous political expe rience: Ran for State Senate, 2014; elected to State Senate, 2018

Website: senatorjdford.com

Why do you want to run for office? I am running for four more years so I can continue reaching across the aisle to give Hoosiers a fair shake by investing in public education, lowering the cost of healthcare and building a better Indiana for all of us.

What are your qualifications for this of fice? As the incumbent state senator, I have four years of experience navigating the leg islative process, from the technical hurdles of the Legislative Services Agency to the idiosyncrasies of the Conference Committee process. There is a lot to learn when you’re a new legislator, and a fast-growing district

Education: Lawrence North High School; B.A. in history – Harvard University; M.S. in biology – IUPUI; M.S. in physiology – IU School of Medicine; M.D. – IU School of Medicine; MPH – IU Fairbanks School of Public Health

Occupation: Practicing anesthesiologist

Age: 52

City: Zionsville

Previous political experience: Zionsville Town Council, at-large member

Website: VoteAlexChoi.com

Why do you want to run for office? My family immigrated from South Korea when I was 7 years old. I have been very blessed as an immigrant to have been able to build a great career and achieve the American Dream. Over the past 10 years I found myself at the statehouse regularly advocating for health care, patient and physician issues. As I reflected on what the next steps in my life would be, I realized that I wanted to give back to my community.

What are your qualifications for this

like ours needs someone who doesn’t need any on-the-job training. Also, I campaigned on the promise of continuing to knock doors and stay active in the district even in non election years, and I’ve kept that promise.

What are your top three campaign issues?

Education, fully funding our public schools, since Senate District 29 has some of the best schools in the state.

Gun reform, especially after seeing so many tragic school shootings, like in Uvalde.

Health care, making sure all Hoosiers have access to the care they need, regard less of income, protecting a woman’s right to choose and lowering our already tragic maternal mortality rates.

What sets you apart from other can didates for this office? My constituent services are second to none. I take my role as your senator very seriously. Ever since my election, I have made a point to answer every email, every call and do everything in my power to help my constituents when they are in need.

office? I have a clinical background being a practicing anesthesiologist and also a pol icy background with my master’s in public health. I understand health care issues from not only the clinical side but also the busi ness side. I have held various committee appointments and leadership positions at state and national organizations.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Health care: Indiana is one of the unhealthiest states in the country and ranks in the bottom 10 in almost all metrics.

Education: As we strengthen our public school system, we need to also provide for the ability of parents to make choices for their children’s education.

Economic development: I am well versed in assisting in the legislature to promote job creation through creating a welcoming business environment.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? I have very deep real-world experiences in a variety of areas that are important to the success of Hoo siers and the state.

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From left, Michael Klitzing, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation director; Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard; CCPR Board President Rich Taylor; Carmel City Council President Kevin “Woody” Rider; and Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell help cut the ribbon Sept. 26 to celebrate the reopening of Meadowlark Park at 450 Meadow Ln. Klitzing described it as a re-imagined park with a new state-of-the art play ground. The renovation was made possible by a more than $3.5 million investment by Clay Township through its Clay Township Impact Program. Before the upgrades, the park had aging equipment and drainage issues. The playground, restrooms and pickleball courts were completed in May. The improvements were recently completed with work on the trails and the basketball court. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Ghosts & Goblins run returns Oct. 22

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Education Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Penix is optimistic this fall’s event will be the largest Ghosts & Goblins run in its history.

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“We hope to register a record 3,000 peo ple for the race this year,” Penix said. “We have about four times as many registered as we had at this time last year.”

The 14th annual Ghosts & Goblins’ 5K and 2K Run/Walk is set to begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 22 at Carmel High School. The 2K race will start first.

For the first time, Penix said everyone will have a timed race. Costume judging starts at 8:15 a.m. Proceeds from the run provide CEF educator and student grants, district programming and scholarships.

Penix said the 2021 race drew approx imately 2,400 participants. She said the most the event has drawn is approximately 2,600 runners.

Penix said there was still hesitancy from people in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pan demic but noted participants seem more

comfortable this year.

“I think we have a better mechanism to promote the race because we have a per son at every school helping us promote it,” Penix said. “We’ve simplified our pricing structure.”

Instead of family registration pricing, there is now individual ($35) and student pricing ($15). Teams of 10 or more are given a code to register. Registration cost increases for Oct. 17-20 and then again for Oct. 21-22.

Penix said race participants are invited to bring gently used or new shoes to the race to support the global service project benefiting children and families through Soles4Souls.

In addition, Penix said local fitness and wellness companies have donated items for a raffle. Prizes will be a minimum value of $250. Penix said raffle tickets will be $5 each or $30 for “as long as your arm.”

Penix said the Carmel High School Culi nary Dept. will sell breakfast items before and after the event.

“We’re also partnering with the Carmel Lions Club and encouraging people to go to have their pancake breakfast after the race,” she said.

People can take race bibs to Indie Coffee Roasters to receive a 20 percent discount off a drink that same day.

For more, visit ghostsandgoblinsrun.com.

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The Ghosts & Goblins 5K and 2K Run/Walk drew approximately 2,400 participants in 2021. (Photo cour tesy of the Carmel Education Foundation)

Jackson: Candidates with ‘vendetta’ should reconsider run

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

board meeting, Greg Brown, a school board candidate in District 3, said he felt Jackson’s comments violated the dis trict’s recently implemented civility and decorum policy.

“At least two of us that were in attendance that were board candidates were surprised by the comment,” Brown said. “I found it to be rather intimidating.”

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Carmel Clay Schools is embracing a more inquiry-based approach in its social studies curriculum, meaning students will be encouraged to en gage with multiple sourc es and ask questions rather than focus on memorizing dates and facts from textbooks.

It’s an approach CCS school board mem ber Louise Jackson wholeheartedly sup ports in the classroom — and on the board. After hearing a report on the social studies program evaluation at the Sept. 12 school board workshop from Anne Arroyo, CCS director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, Jackson shared her support for changes to the program and addressed Nov. 8 school board candi dates, several of whom were in attendance.

“We have a team that has an inquiry-based mindset, so I have to step on my soapbox and say that if you’re running for school board with a vendetta or some kind of agenda that does not lend yourself to having an inquiry-based mindset, the same one we require of our students, I would ask you to think again about whether or not this is the place for you,” Jackson said.

During the public comment portion of the Sept. 27 school

In an email to Current, Jackson explained her comment at the Sept. 12 meeting, stat ing that the school board operates in a similar way to the inquiry-based learning model proposed for social studies class es, asking questions and using guiding principles to navigate decisions and conversation.

“During the elections right now we are all experiencing a very polarizing climate and people are trying to get anyone considering (a) run for any elected office to pick a side, pick a cause,” Jackson stated. “I am cautioning all (candidates running for a position) to pause and think about their inten tions at all times because they will be running to represent the entire community they serve. We as public servants should always be asking, ‘How can I learn more? ‘What perspective do I not have?’ ‘What might it be like for others not in my shoes?’ That is what I believe is at the heart of an inquiry-based mindset and how I navigate leading on behalf

At the Sept. 12 meeting, Jackson said she has heard from

one of her children who attends CCS that some elements of history were being taught in a one-sided fashion. Jackson believes an inquiry-based model and curriculum updates will help address that issue.

Arroyo said textbooks will be supplemented with stories “we really want to emphasize” to help students better en gage with and understand nuanced concepts.

“A textbook is designed to be efficient,” Arroyo said. “In their efficiency, often textbooks oversimplify complex things that happen in our world.”

For the social studies program evaluation, educators worked with committees and focus groups consisting of teachers, students and parents to gather feedback and ideas on improving the curriculum. They also looked at test scores and reviewed literature being used at all levels.

The evaluation led to four recommendations:

• Emphasize depth of learning over broad content coverage

• Prioritize historical thinking and disciplinary literacy skills

• Inclusion of diverse narratives and perspectives through primary and secondary source document analysis

• Teach with and for inquiry

The board approved social studies materials on June 27. Changes also include the addition of a civics course for sixth graders, a new state requirement.

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The Monon Depot has been temporarily moved from its location along the Monon Greenway in Midtown to a lot near Shannon Door Co. on 3rd Avenue SW. It will remain there while construction of the Carmel Clay History Museum is underway. The historic building will be returned to its regular spot along the Monon when the exterior of the new museum is nearly finished. (Photo courtesy of Lori Cain)

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Carmel aviation entrepreneur to enter Hall of Fame

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Michael Pittard only recently learned of the existence of the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame.

aircraft sales, in 1985.

Pittard purchased Kokomo Aviation in 1977 and started Direct Air, a commuter airline, in 1981.

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“I wasn’t even aware they had a Hall of Fame. When my son, Jeff, said he sent in a letter to nominate me, I was surprised,” said Pittard, who goes by the nickname Mick.

The 80-year-old Carmel resident will be inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Oct. 8 at the honors banquet at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. The inaugural class was inducted in 2021.

“I’ve been very humbled ever since,” Pittard said of learning of his selection for the class of 2022. “I found something I loved to do and was able to make a living from it. Flying was why I did every thing. I was able to enjoy flying and the rest was administrative, putting out fires and things like that.”

The 1961 North Central High School grad uate enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to an aircraft carrier. After two years in the military, he attended Ball State University and graduated with a degree in accounting.

The aviation entrepreneur purchased Hoosier Air Sales at Metropolitan Airport in Fishers in 1974. Hoosier Air Sales’ name was changed to Indianapolis Aviation not long after. He sold Indianapolis Aviation, which offered flight instruction, fuel sales and

Pittard purchased the retail unit, called a fixed-based operator, at the Lafay ette Airport in 1981 and later sold it to a Purdue affiliate in 2015, which changed the name to Purdue Avia tion. Jeff Pittard, a Carmel resident, is president of Purdue Aviation at Lafayette Airport.

Pittard also owned a charter operation in Indianapolis, starting Aviation Charter Services in 1988 at India napolis International Airport. He sold that operation in 2008.

Pittard served as chairman of the board of the National Aviation Transportation Asso ciation in 1997-96. He also served on several other FAA committees during his 34 years in the business.

Pittard owned and flew charter and freight his entire aviation career, accumu lating more than 13,000 hours.

“We were like a limo in the sky. When someone needed to go somewhere, they called us,” Pittard said. “I put a rule in and I was unhappy I did, but when you reach the age of 65 you have to give up flying.”

Pittard and his wife, Debbie, have seven children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

“I have people coming in from California and Arizona and the rest are here,” Pittard said of his attendees at his induction.

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The City of Carmel’s celebration of National Roundabouts Week, held Sept. 19 to 23, included a pedestrian party Sept. 22 at the Synergize Hub. Attendees en joyed free food and giveaways, music and an opportunity to rec reate The Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover. The city held other roundabout-themed events throughout the week, including a roundabout trivia event.

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Attendees recreate The Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover in the crosswalk at Range Line Road and Elm Street.

Evan Meagher and DJ Ra shad Cunningham attend the pedestrian party.

From left, Marissa Kay, City of Carmel community relations specialist; Dan McFeely, communications and economic develop ment consultant for the City of Carmel; and Nancy Heck, City of Carmel direc tor of community relations and economic development; worked together to organize the roundabout week events.

Pedestrian Party attendees gather at the Synergize Hub. (Photos by Edward Redd)

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By Edward Redd news@currentincarmel.com

away potatoes

GIVING BACK

Forty thousand pounds of potatoes will be given away to anyone who needs them between 8 and 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at St. Mark’s Unit ed Methodist Church, 4780 E. 126th St. in Carmel.

For several years, St. Mark’s has been holding “potato drops” in partnership with the Society of St. Andrew, a nationwide agency committed to gathering produce and keeping it from going to waste.

“The Society of St. Andrew gets the pota toes from a farm in Wisconsin. A semi-truck arrives at our church early on the morning of the drop,” said Wayne Uhl, potato drop coordinator. “The potatoes are packed in 10-pound bags on pallets of 2,000 pounds each. Church members use a pallet jack and forklift to unload the pallets onto our parking lot.”

The event is part of St. Mark’s UMC Mis sion in Action weekend. Individuals, families and food pantries in need are welcome to pick up potatoes.

The church asks that food pantries and

Volunteers move bags of potatoes at the 2020 potato drop at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. (Photo courtesy of Wayne Uhl)

other agencies reach out ahead of the event to let organizers know how many pounds of potatoes they need by contacting Stephanie Cohen at scohen@stmarkscarmel.org or 317846-4912, ext. 215. Individuals don’t need to register in advance and are encouraged to come and get free potatoes.

“Several food pantries from around the area come with everything from cars to pickup trucks to box trucks to take the po tatoes,” Uhl said.

Carmel’s Paige Dill kicks her way to varsity soccer, football success at Park Tudor

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

It’s not unusual to be a two-sport varsity athlete, but Park Tudor School sophomore Paige Dill is accomplishing that feat by playing on two teams with fall seasons.

Dill, a Carmel resident, has played soccer since before she began kindergarten and is now a starting center back on the Panthers’ girls team. She’s a rookie, however, on the school’s varsity football team, where she handles all the place-kicking duties.

She’s off to a great start in her football career, making 27 of 29 extra point attempts in her first six games, with the team going 5-1 to begin the season. Her first ever on side kick — recovered by Park Tudor — helped the Panthers complete a comeback win against Traders Point Christian School in early September, and she recorded her first tackle later in the month during a kickoff return against Cincinnati Country Day School.

“I looked to the right of me, and there was a big group of people. I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, they’re going to block me out,’ and I was super nervous,” said Dill, who is 6-foot, 125 pounds. “He came down the line and I tackled him.”

Park Tudor football coach Spencer Summerville ap proached Dill about joining the team as a kicker this season after several of her classmates suggested she might be a good fit. Initially, Dill was hesitant, but after receiving encouragement from several other athletes, she decided to give football a try.

Her teammates have been supportive, Dill said, getting “hyped and pumped up” whenever she succeeds.

“They’ve been really welcoming,” Dill said. “They think it’s super cool.”

Summerville said Dill’s greatest asset as a kicker is her consistency.

“I know exactly what to expect from her when her leg meets the ball. That makes a huge difference in our ability to cover kicks and make decisions regarding field goals,” Summerville said. “She definitely has a strong leg, too, which is getting stronger as she continues to develop in the weight room, flexibility and maturing. So, it’s a blessing to have a player with her skillset, and that we can expect her to be around and even better for the next few years.”

Dill, who receives instruction from kicking expert Mark Hagee, said some elements of kicking are the same in soccer and football but that there’s less room for error on the gridiron.

“If you do one thing wrong, the football can go to the side. With soccer, if you do one thing wrong it’s still going to get where you needed because you have a whole field,” Dill said. “For football, if you mess up, it’s not going in.”

Dill spends most of her practice time with her soccer team, especially now that school has begun. In the summer, she was able to dedicate more time to both sports. Only once so far this season has she had a soccer and football game on the same day, and she said her soccer coach, John

Simmonds, gave her a rest in the second half of the game (which the Panthers were winning handily) to conserve en ergy for football.

Simmonds said he’s never coached a girls soccer player who split time with the football team before, although he has had a player compete concurrently in cross country. He said that Dill, who was the soccer team’s rookie of the year her freshman season, is committed to her teammates on both squads and to her academic career as well.

“Paige is a vital piece for both (sports) programs, as they have been ranked highly in the polls all season,” Simmonds said. “We are looking forward to seeing how both seasons end up in October.”

Dill said she wasn’t much of a football fan before joining the team, but she’s grown to love the sport and now watch es college and professional games with a different mindset. She’s not sure yet if she’ll continue playing either sport in college, but she’s open to the possibilities.

For now, she plans to remain a fall two-sport athlete for the rest of her high school career.

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, the number of girls on varsity high school football teams in the U.S. grew from 1,465 in 2002 to 2,404 in 2018. According to the IHSAA, 64 girls played on varsity football teams in Indiana in 2021.

Spencer Summerville, Park Tudor School’s football coach, is glad to have two girls, kicker Paige Dill and linebacker Tanner Berry, on the team this season.

“I think it’s a huge benefit of our overall mission: to help grow 21st-century citizens and leaders,” Summerville said. “One of the historic failures of football is that it has perpetuated a culture of toxic masculinity and celebrated overly aggressive behav iors. I don’t want to suggest that we were not aware beforehand; however, with the inclusion of these phenomenal young women, we are presented with the opportunity to be more conscious about how we communicate and behave. We can be respectful, or ganized, efficient and effective in a better way.”

Dill said she has learned much through the expe rience, including the responsibilities of being a role model in her community.

“So many younger girls have told me, or their par ents have told my mom, that they want to kick, too,” Dill said. “It didn’t really hit me until actually doing it that some of these kids admire it, and some people might think about doing something (like this) but they don’t do it because of gender stereotypes.”

ON THE COVER: Paige Dill is on the varsity football and soccer teams at Park Tudor this fall. (Photo by Turner Schaming)

Paige Dill kicks a field goal for Park Tudor. (Photo by Turner Schaming)

Carmel’s Paige Dill kicks her way to varsity soccer, football suc cess at Park Tudor (Photo courtesy of Katherine Dill)

KICKING LIKE A GIRL

A fiery question

Commentary by Terry Anker

Eating out has changed much through the centuries. From medieval banqueting to millennial portability and pressed Peacock to meat-free bacon, we are con tinuing to redefine how we dine. In the days when most restaurants had tables and chairs that were not attached to the floor, we could expect an array of tra ditions that are disappearing into time. The so-called “hostess” stand of the day was often decorated with all manner of treats. There would be the bowl of un wrapped butter mints, a dispenser filled with toothpicks and business cards (so that you’d be able to call for another res ervation before the internet made a call nearly pointless) and a bowl filled with books of matches.

Containing 20 or so cardboard strips coated on one end with a dollop of phosphorous sulfide, they were given to guests who were expected to light a cigarette, or a few, at the end of the meal. Even if a voracious smoker, the patron would leave with 15 or so unused matchsticks and a handy reminder of the evening spent. The best places would of fer wooden matches in tidy pocket-sized boxes. Folks collected, even prized, the tokens, with a 1927 Lindberg one selling for more than $6,000 in 2015.

One might imagine that the restaura teur sent the matches out into the world to strike thousands of little fires, remind ers to return and dine again. They might have concentrated their money into a single bonfire, with all the matches piled high. But would a fire, even one visible from miles away, have the same impact? Are we better to build and rely upon a single great act, or is our story told best through 1,000 little flames? When we interact with those around us, do we construct grand bonfires or pass out simple matchbooks?

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Have internet, will travel

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, I’ve just spent two solid hours frolicking on Expedia and Kayak, planning dream vacations to Machu Pic chu, the Caribbean and Toronto. I know! But over the summer, my youngest and I orchestrated an extreme family challenge: Whoever pitches the best summer 2023 trip come Christmas will get the greenlight to proceed with the actual booking, provided, of course, they’ve stayed within certain travel and budgetary guidelines. Oh, it’s on.

To date, I have nine legitimate possi bilities, including the ones above. Most are within the U.S. because, unfortu nately, airfare is ridiculous right now, especially out of Indy. I had to forgo such amazing locations as Israel, India, and the entirety of Southeast Asia sim ply because flights alone would surpass the designated cost per person. Alaskan and Mediterranean cruises are no-goes for the same reason, as is beautiful and surprisingly affordable once-you-getthere Kyrgyzstan. Europe is predictable and easy and, therefore, not worthy of my consideration. Yeah, I said it.

Which leaves the Western Hemi sphere, and specifically American cities, as the frontrunners in terms of pure bang-for-your-buck. Charleston, W.V., Ni agara Falls and Bar Harbor, Maine, could prove entertaining, though certainly not the glamourous gallivanting I’d en visioned back in July. If I time it right, I can get us on a short cruise to Cozumel, and I did find a Belize all-inclusive that might work. The Peru adventure involves four days of trekking at altitude, which I’m not even sure I want to do.

Eventually, I’ll have to decide on which vacay to pitch, but frankly, it’s irrelevant. The countless hours spent daydreaming and internet surfing has already been a win!

Peace out.

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

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Letter attacking school board candidates hypocritical, lacking facts

Editor,

Former Carmel Clay Schools Supt. Jeff Swensson’s letter criticizing school board candidates Jenny Brake, Greg Brown, and myself, Adam Sharp (BBS), is astonishing in its hypocrisy. Without offering a shred of evidence, Swensson accused BBS of being funded by “national money.” Funny how he overlooked the fact that Support CCS PAC, which actively supports school board can didates Kristin Kouka, Jennifer Nelson-Wil liams and Jake Nichols and is funding their campaign material (look at their signs), is documented in April 2022 Hamilton County campaign finances filings as receiving a majority of their funds from organizations outside of Indiana.

Swensson accuses BBS of wanting to impose our “ideologies,” but the truth is precisely the opposite, and these types of false allegations run the risk of taking the CCS school board race in an accusatory and mudslinging direction. Politics as usual.

We are grassroots candidates that are funded through individual donations and are otherwise self-funded. BBS wants to rid CCS of distracting and destructive ideolo gies that have replaced academic excellence as the primary focus and led to the current abysmal situation where CCS students have seen a significant decline in minimal profi ciency on standardized math and reading tests. We are losing students to other pri vate and alternative education options at a record speed.

We are running on a platform of Academ ics First, Parents’ Rights and Full Transpar ency and will happily disclose our sources of funding but will not be bullied by and falsely accused without responding.

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A difficult cellmate

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Hi! This is Dick Wolfsie’s newest cell phone. The old phone talked to you many years ago, but since I have taken over the job, I wanted to update everyone on how things are going.

He has misplaced me 43 times in the past 18 months. Of course, I was never really lost. I knew exactly where I was (I have GPS).

This past week has been something. On Sunday, I was at a movie with Dick and his lovely wife. First, I was in his back pock et, then he placed me in the little cupholder next to his seat. Then he walked out of the movie without me, but he came back into the empty theater and called me from Mary Ellen’s phone. Success! By the way, I loved the movie.

Before we headed home, he tossed me into the car, and I fell between the seats. He started looking for me while driving. This is more dangerous than texting. He found me — and also his lost AARP card and a $100 Blockbuster gift card.

Monday morning, after he showered, he put me in the pocket of his bathrobe, since he was waiting for a call. I knew where I was going to spend the entire night. In the bathroom.

Tuesday morning, he started looking for me. He checked every dresser drawer, under the bed, and even the freezer (where he once left me for three days). He called me from his landline but my battery was dead

from having spent the night in the bath room. I tried to muster every ounce of ener gy. I even tried to vibrate a little. No luck.

Wednesday, Dick finally found me in his robe pocket when he showered again, but later he threw me in his briefcase on the way to a speech he was giving. I landed in a divider compartment. I was well hidden for days and he couldn’t find me.

By Saturday, he was desperate. Dick headed to the cell phone store to buy a replacement. His contract was almost expired, so they made him a deal on a sexy new model. It looked like the end of me. I was going to be cellular non grata.

– DICK WOLFSIE

When Dick got back to the car, he had a flash of insight. He grabbed the briefcase, turned it upside down and shook it. I tum bled onto the driver’s seat. I was OK, but I had no charge. I was spent.

Sunday, we headed back to the phone store to return the new phone. He had found me and wanted me back. I was touched. My circuits welled up.

Last night, Dick stuck me in his sweat pants pocket while he was exercising in the basement. I’m now in the bottom of the laundry basket. Don’t expect to reach Dick anytime soon. He only does the laundry once a week.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

Before we headed home, he tossed me into the car, and I fell between the seats. He started looking for me while driving. This is more dangerous than texting.

Le Macaron French Pastries coming to Clay Terrace

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Westfield residents Mary Lynn and her husband, Daniel Fanning, were shopping around for the right franchise.

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“I had been researching differ ent franchise opportunities in the area and I just hadn’t come across anything that we were financially able to do,” Lynn said.

Lynn said they were looking into Blaze Pizza but discovered an investment com pany mostly owns the rights to ones in the area. Lynn said Le Macaron French Pastries randomly came up on her Facebook feed. She started researching the franchise and contacted the company for more information.

“We fell in love with it,” Lynn said. “We love the concept.”

The couple’s store will open in Carmel’s Clay Terrace at 14550 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 115. Lynn said they are hoping to open at the beginning of December in the spot previously occupied by the Sunglass Hut.

In addition to macarons, the shop will sell gelato, chocolates and other desserts.

“We don’t have to do any prepping of the food, it’s all done in Florida,” Lynn said. “They freeze them and ship them to us.”

The couple visited the Sarasota headquar ters, viewed the operation and tested all the products. The company was founded in 2009.

“We went to the confectionery and learned how they made them,” Lynn said. “Then we went back for training for four

days. It’s a family-owned business.”

Lynn said the shop is considering getting a liquor license in the future, which some other Le Macron franchises have.

“They do macaron pairings with cham pagne and wines,” she said.

There is a party room that Lynn said could be used for events. They also plan to explore catering opportunities.

“We’ll have croissants, so there is a possi bility we could have croissant sandwiches, along with the desserts,” Lynn said. “We’ll have a coffee bar, with cappuccino and tea.”

Fanning is a traveling machinist and Lynn said this will allow him to be home more, working full time in the store. Lynn said there is a possibility the couple, parents of two children, will open more stores in the future. She said different owners have plans to open a Le Macaron in Fishers at 8701 E. 116th St., this fall.

Mary Lynn and her husband, Daniel Fanning, are opening Le Macaron French Pastries in Clay Terrace. (Photo courtesy of Mary Lynn)

Pasteries at Le Macaron. (Photo courtesy of Le Macron)

Carmel-based tech firm Alleo to add 60 jobs by 2026

By Chloee Kline news@currentincarmel.com

Alleo, a provider of software to facilitate interactive hybrid meetings, recently an nounced it will remain in Carmel as it expands. The tech company plans to add approx imately 60 jobs in its office in the Meridian Corporate Corridor by the end of 2026.

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platform that combines voice and video, multi-modal content and customizable ac tivities into a single experience,” said Megan Van Zupten, Alleo chief operating officer. Alleo sells packaged software licenses and creative services to medium and large organizations globally.

The company was recently in cluded on the list of “Hot Vendors” in the 2022 Collaboration report by Aragon Research.

Brandon Fischer, Alleo founder and CEO, launched the company in Carmel in 2019. Its software provides a virtual work environment that manages shared documents and multimedia elements to create a fully remote workspace.

“(Alleo is) the only browser-based

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The Indiana Economic Develop ment Commission has committed up to $1 million in incentive-based tax credits and up to $50,000 in perfor mance-based training grants for Alleo.

To learn more about Alleo, see job open ings or to book a meeting, visit withalleo. com.

Centier Bank hire — Ben Studebaker has joined Centier Bank as vice president, regional sales manager, overseeing the greater Indianapolis and Lafayette markets. Studebaker received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Ball State University as well as a Masters of Business Ad ministration from Anderson University. He resides in Westfield with his husband, Brandon.

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Opening in October

IU Health staffers give back

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Beth Rayfield was glad to be part of the IU Health North surgical services team vol unteering at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel.

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“This park has a special meaning to me because this is where my friends and I come and walk,” Rayfield said. “Getting to be part of some thing we get to enjoy makes it mean that much more.”

Rayfield, director of sterile processing and central supply for IU Health North, was part of an IU Health North members team that planted flowers and put down mulch at a street entrance of Coxhall Gardens.

The 14th annual Day of Service is an opportunity for team member volunteers to take the IU Health mission beyond the hospital walls.

Volunteers worked on several community projects from Sept. 5 to Sept. 30.

Caitlin Vendely, a community outreach consultant for IU Health North in Carmel and IU Health Saxony in Fishers, helped the sur gical services team with the Coxhall project.

Vendely, a 2015 Noblesville High School graduate and a Carmel resident, previously worked in September on improvements on Cool Creek Park in Westfield.

Vendely said she was involved in service projects throughout childhood.

“Being involved with this with my job is great because it’s always something I felt passionate about,” she said. “It’s a good team-building initiative, for one thing, but it’s also great to get out of the hospital walls and have an impact on the communi ties we serve and that we live in.

From left, Caitlin Vendely, Sydney Lofland, Kath leen Boswell and Beth Rayfield unload mulch for the Coxhall Gardens project. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Mathis celebrates long career with ‘Voice of Romance Tour’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Johnny Mathis has one main reason he is out on tour in his 66th year as a record ing artist.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

“The Addams Family” is set for Oct. 6 to Nov. 20 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indi anapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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“It’s my living. I have to eat,” he said, jokingly. “I do it because I love it.”

Mathis, 87, will bring his “Voice of Ro mance Tour” to the Palladium at the Cen ter for the Performing Arts in Carmel at 8 p.m. Oct. 15.

“Every time I step on the stage, I think of the one person who was so meaning ful to my career, (and) that was my dad,” Mathis said. “He was the first person I heard sing.”

Mathis’ father never sang in public.

“He was too busy having children. There were seven of us,” Mathis said. “We had no money. All we had was each other. Fortu nately, we grew up in San Francisco and all you had to do was embrace the public. Before I knew it, I was making records.”

Mathis grew up competing in track and field as a high jumper and a hurdler.

“The only claim to fame is that I broke the great Bill Russell’s high jump record (6 feet, 5 1/2 inches in 1955) in college (University of San Francisco),” Mathis said. “The next thing I knew, I was on a plane to New York signing a contract with Colum bia Records.”

Mathis was offered the contract the same week he was supposed to leave for the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. He chose music, signing a five-year deal with Columbia in 1955. He remained friends with NBA legend Russell, who died at 88 in July.

Mathis’ first album was jazz.

“Then I met (legendary producer) Mitch Miller, who liked my voice but didn’t like what I was singing because it was too jazzy,” Mathis said.

Soon, Mathis said he was recording songs like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me to Say” and “Misty.”

After Mathis had some success as a singer, he got to meet the late Nat King

Cole.

“I got to tell him I grew up listening to his singing and how he influenced me in so many ways,” Mathis said.

In 2021, technology allowed Mathis to sing a duet with Cole on a Christmas album.

Mathis said at one point in his career he ran out of ideas as far as what to sing.

“I lived in Europe for a while. I sang in French, German, Italian, Spanish, but that didn’t go over so well here (in the U.S.),” Mathis said. “Mostly, I listened to what I thought the record company thought would sell as my singing was concerned. That was my guide. I got an opportunity to work with some of the greatest musicians in the world and some of the greatest singers, too.”

In 2017, he released “Johnny Mathis Sings The Great New American Songbook.”

Mathis said he started trying to sing songs that the audience was familiar with during a concert.

“Then later on, I realized what they really wanted was to hear songs that I wanted to sing,” he said. “So that is how I evolved as far as what I sing and when I sing it. I’m a big fan of musicians, and over the years (I’ve performed) with some of the greatest musicians in the world. In fact, (composer/pianist) Henry Mancini and I toured the world together for many years. That’s where I get most of my en thusiasm, working with other musicians.”

When he was younger, Mathis said he developed a workout regimen that he has maintained through the years.

“That has been a good foundation for my singing,” he said.

For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org. For more, visit johnnymathis.com.

Main Street Productions of “The Curious Savage” runs through Oct. 9 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit west fieldplayhouse.org.

‘RENT’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Rent” will run Oct. 7-22 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

MASTERWORKS 1

Carmel Symphony’s Masterworks 1 concert will feature vocalist/pianist Clarice Assad and the band Pavel & Direct Contact Live at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

‘A PROCESSION, A FESTIVAL, AND A SINFONIA’ Indiana Wind Symphony will present “A Procession, A Festival, And A Sinfonia” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

CHS grad earns spot on ‘The Voice’

Morgan Taylor Koontz, a 2019 Carmel High School graduate, earned a spot on Season 22 of “The Voice” during her blind audition that aired Sept. 26 on NBC.

All four judges turned around to signify approval of her performance of Lizzo’s song “Cuz I Love You.”

Koontz, who performs as Morgan Taylor, was selected as a Songbook Academy final ist in 2019.

Koontz selected John Legend to be her coach. Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani and Camilia Cabello also wanted to coach her. Koontz is studying commercial music/voice at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.

Johnny Mathis will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Mathis)

‘Barefoot in the Park’ set to open

By Sammy Bredar editorial@youarecurrent.com

The Hyperion Players Executive Artistic Director Ian Hauer wanted to choose fall play that would appeal to a broad audience.

COMEDY

So, Hauer will direct Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” a romantic comedy, which will run Oct. 6-8 at The Switch Theatre, 10029 E. 126th St., Fishers.

This is the second play for the new com munity theater in eastern Hamilton County and the first of its 2022-23 season. The non profit previously held “The Glass Menagerie” in February.

“We’re still a very young theater, so pro ducing a few tried-and-true scripts that people recognize works to our advantage,” said Hauer, a Noblesville resident who is co-founder of The Hyperion Players. “Also, since our goal is to provide a little bit of ev erything in our lineups, we think ‘Barefoot’ is a great start to a varied season.”

McCordsville resident Anna Himes, who has a lead role of Corie Bratter, is excited to be a part of The Hyperion Players.

“I believe in the people who have started this company,” Himes said. “After I’ve met everybody else who’s working for this nonfor-profit, I think all of them are devoted to bringing acting as an art form to the community.”

Hauer is confident The Hyperion Players will be a cultural asset to the community.

“I absolutely love that moment when the house lights go down, the stage lights come up, and the audience begins to share that one-night-only experience,” Hauer said.

For more, visit hyperionplayers.com.

Anna Himes and Zach Catlin are the lead per formers in “Barefoot in the Park.” (Photo courte sy of Ian Hauer)

IWS to visit Studio Theater

By Mike Beas editorial@youarecurrent.com

The Studio Theater in Carmel is the quaintest of musical venues, seating approximately 200 spectators.

MUSIC

At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, the Indiana Wind Symphony takes center stage at Studio Theater in Carmel with “A Procession, a Fes tival and a Sinfonia,” seven pieces showcasing anywhere from six to 24 musicians playing at once.

“It puts us in the intimate setting of the Studio Theater,” said Charles Conrad, musi cal director of the Indiana Wind Symphony. “Literally, the front row is six feet away from me, the conductor. I can look right into the eyes of the people in front of me. I don’t even use a microphone.”

Conrad, however, won’t be conducting. He continues to recover from surgery on his right eye for a detached retina. IWS’s concert featuring film score composer John Williams’ music set for Sept. 25 was post poned because of the surgery.

Taking the baton will be Darin Sorley, di

rector of the Indiana Brass Choir.

The pieces to be performed are, in order, “Concerto for 23 Winds,” “Music for the Tem ple of the Night” and “Zephyrus” before a short intermission. After that, it’s “Sinfoniet ta in D minor,” “Second Suite” and “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral.”

A recently discovered march from 1928 by Fred Jewell, the famous composer who hailed from tiny Worthington, Ind, who died in 1936, will close the show. Interestingly, Jewell served as musical director for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1908 to 1911.

Although his vantage point will be much different, Conrad looks forward to the show.

“Our chamber concerts are genuinely unique because we’re really the only group in the area that does this,” Conrad said.

“Just the fact we play a repertoire that nev er gets played, that’s the reason we created this series. It’s really Grade A music. In a sense, they wrote for smaller performing ensembles.”

For tickets, visit indianawindsymphony. org/events.

Actress embraces role of Morticia

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

It seems to be Jill Kelly Howe’s destiny to be cast in the role of Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family.”

the word mortician.”

Howe will play Morticia in the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production Oct. 6 to Nov. 20.

MUSICAL

After all, the Indi anapolis resident’s family owned a funeral home for four generations.

“The Schilb and Sons Funeral Home was started in 1857 by my great-great-grandfather Andrew J. Schilb. He was an embalmer as well,” Howe said. “However, upon his un timely passing, my great-great-grandmother Jemima Margaret Schilb, his wife, got her embalming license and became the first licensed woman embalmer in the United States (on) Oct. 17, 1902. Therefore, she also became the first female mortician in the U.S. Four generations later, my grandmother sold the funeral home to the Dooley family after my grandfather’s death.

“Because of my family history, I think it is humorous and fitting that I have the oppor tunity to portray Morticia, who has a love of the macabre and is obviously named after

“I really enjoy exploring what makes her vulnerable and what makes her strong, what brings her joy and what does not,” Howe said. “For example, she abhors bright colors, and she cuts the heads off of roses before putting the stems into a vase to enjoy. She sees the world differently than most. She is always polite, but she’s unafraid to state her opinions. She loves her family fiercely and sees no reason to apologize for her family’s unusual lifestyle. Better yet, she sees it as completely normal.”

Howe said she imagined in the past what it would be like to play the iconic role.

“Most of my life I’ve had long, very dark hair, so people have often referred to me as a ‘Morticia, Wednesday, or Bettie Pagetype,’” Howe said. “Also, not unlike how I would imagine Morticia to feel, I personally would much prefer to watch an episode of ‘Dateline’ than a romantic comedy.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

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Attendees fill the streets Sept. 24 for opening day of the Carmel International Arts Festival in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The two-day family-friendly annual event included live music, food and an opportunity to view and purchase original art from several local and international artists. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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CHS grad brings film to Heartland

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As a Carmel High School student, Laura Palmer Graham’s film teacher took the class on a field trip to the Heartland International Film Festival.

MOVIE

Laura, a 2010 CHS graduate, is the executive producer of “Always, Lola.” Her husband Jeff Graham wrote and directed the film.

“In that way, it’s special to be bringing this film home because it’s a full-circle mo ment,” Laura said.

The film will be shown at the Heartland International Film Festival, which runs from Oct. 6 to 16 at various venues in the India napolis area. “Always, Lola” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Glendale Landmark 12 and at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at DeBoest Lecture Hall in Newfields.

The film was shot in August 2021 in 11 days in Indiana and Ohio.

“Most features are much longer shoots, but we were fortunate to have excellent actors and excellent crew who were up to the challenge,” said Laura, who is a human interest producer on the “Jimmy Kimmel

Live!” show.

The film debuted in June at the Marina Del Rey (Calif.) Film Festival, winning the best picture award.

“It’s a small ensemble dramedy in the vein of ‘The Big Chill’ or ‘The Breakfast Club’,” Jeff said. “ The story was personal for me because it was loosely based on the death of my best friend from high school.”

The film follows five friends who are mourning and celebrating their friend Lola, who died of an overdose the year before on an annual camping trip.

For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

Laura Palmer Graham and Jeff Graham attend the Heartland Film Festival announcement party (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

Not your mom’s canned seafood

Commentary by Mark LaFay

Canned seafood. When you hear that, what comes to mind? If you are like me, you think about canned tuna, maybe anchovy flats in soybean oil or smoked oysters. Did you know there is a world of canned seafood that is more than fodder for mom’s tuna salad?

Portugal and the Mediterranean coast of Spain are home to some of the world’s most refined tinned seafood called conservas. Let’s be honest, “conservas” sounds better than canned seafood, so we will go with that.

The next time you entertain with some charcuterie, consider a couple nice conser vas to bring some variety to your spread. One fantastic producer of conservas is Jose Gourmet. Jose Gourmet works with Portu guese fishermen who source seafood sus tainably and process and pack the finished product.

JG Spiced Octopus in Olive Oil would be a great addition to your charcuterie board. This conserva is chunks of octopus caught in the Atlantic Ocean and delightfully ten der. It is packed in olive oil with piri piri

peppers, a popular pepper from South Afri ca. Serve on crostini, or flatbread crackers with spicy mustard or curried mustard. Add in pickled shallot or cornichon for some ad ditional acidity.

JG Spiced Calamari in Ragout Sauce is another great option. These bits are much larger and sliced so you can get smaller bites. The squid is tender and delicate, the flavor is phenomenal! It’s combined with to mato pulp stewed and spiced with pepper, clove onion and red wine. The bits go great on toast with soft spreadable cheese like Boursin, or a Tulip Tree Fromage Frais. You could even pair with thin slices of Grana Padano or aged parmesan.

Surprise your guests, or yourself. Try these two items with your next charcuterie spread. You will find that you are standing at the top of the rabbit hole. The question is, will you find how deep it goes?

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4011 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.

IBC to present ‘Bordeaux and Ballet’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indiana Ballet Conservatory Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva figures wine and ballet are a perfect mix.

A Procession, a Festival & a Sinfonia

feat. the Chamber Ensemble

SATURDAY, OCT. 8 | 7:30 p.m. at the Studio Theater

FUNDRAISER

“I am very ex cited about our fundraiser ‘Bordeaux and Ballet,’ as this is an exclusive preview of our annual production, ‘The Nutcrack er’,” the Carmel resident said. “‘The Nutcracker’ is set for Nov. 26-27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. There will be a special accompaniment by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Step outside the Palladium, and the Christkindlmarkt is in full swing, adding to the festive holiday spirit and mak ing this a great tradition for all families.”

“Bordeaux & Ballet” is scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 8 at Lee Supply, 415 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel. In 2021, the Carmel-based IBC hosted “Bourbon & Ballet,” a slightly differ ent take on the event

“Since we are a nonprofit organization, fundraisers such as this enable us to im prove our stage props and costumes for pro ductions,” IBC Marketing Director Elizabeth Warn said. “Also, we have donation opportu nities at this event that can be more personal. For example, guests can choose to sponsor costumes that will appear in our ‘Nutcracker’ pro duction. Finally, we have increased enrollment this year and we are looking to expand and create an ad ditional studio in our current space. Building costs are more than in the past, so fundraising is crucial.”

The performance will be 30 minutes. There also will be music and a silent auction.

Lee Supply, home of a luxury kitchen and bath showroom, has its own chef, Benjamin Lierman, who will create unique dishes to complement the evening.

Cocktail attire is recommended for the event for ages 21 and older.

For more, visit indianaballetconservatory. org.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Bathroom exudes modern allure

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Built in 1968 in the Colony Woods neighbor hood of Indianapolis, the owners of this home were ready to add a little style and luxury to their primary bathroom, while staying true to their home’s modern architecture.

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• A wet room was created by bringing the stall shower and tub into a single waterproofed enclosure — maximizing comfort and simplifying cleanup.

• Updated cabinetry, luminous tile and cleanlined, modern fixtures ensure the aesthetic blends seamlessly with the home’s modern architecture.

• Cambria surfaces on the vanity countertops and in the wet rooms provide the look of natural stone without the maintenance.

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Eerie etymologies of Halloween

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

I’m a sucker for all things pumpkin during fall. I watch the Charlie Brown special about the Great Pumpkin. I listen to the Smashing Pumpkins. And, of course, I carve jacko’-lanterns with my kids. I always save the seeds to roast them afterward. If you have a great recipe, send it my way.

“Alholowmesse.” All Hallows’ Evening. Hal lowe’en. Halloween. Words drift and evolve like this all the time.

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Did you know the concept of jack-o’-lan terns comes from the Irish? Any root veg etable can be carved into one, but turnips and pumpkins were the most popular in the field.

Where do we get this name for a carved, lit autumn gourd? You can slice or dice your theories and legends as many ways as you can slice a pumpkin pie, but here are the most common theories.

Back in the 1600s, English people called any general man “Jack,” kind of like how we call men “guys.” Night watchmen were called Jack-o’-lanterns, a shortened version of “Jack of the lantern.”

Somehow by the 1800s, the term jack-o’lantern was the word for a hollowed-out pumpkin with a candle inside. Theories from Ireland suggest that jack-o’-lanterns were similar to will-o’-the-wisps. These phospho rescent lights came from gases in rotting plants in swampy, marsh-like areas.

Whatever their etymological origin, jacko’-lanterns lost their proper name status and crossed the pond to the U.S., where we still enjoy them.

Halloween once boasted its own inter esting apostrophe. Originally known as All Hallows’ Eve or All-hallowmas, Halloween was the day before the Catholic holiday All Saints’ Day. This holiday pretty much covered up the pagan Celtic festival of Sam hain, and I’ll let you look that up on your own time. Alholowmesse was the Middle English word for “All Saints’ Day.” From there you can see how we get the “eve” of

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2022-00200 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of October 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall, 2nd Flr Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Docket No. PZ-2022-00200 V UDO Section 3.64.C.7 Metal not listed as an allowed roof material; Metal roof requested.

With the property being known as (address): 220 1st Ave NE., Carmel IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2022-00200 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax Parcel No. 16-10-30-0901-010.000.

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2022-00187 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer, at a meeting on Monday, the 24th day of October, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a public hearing upon an application to approve a development standards variance for certain real estate located on the west side of Ditch Road at approximately 10404 Ditch Road (PIN 1713-09-00-00-011.000) in order to construct a new accessory building.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2022-00187 V.

The real estate affected by said application is located on the west side of Ditch Road at approximately 10404 Ditch Road.

The petitions and supplementary documentation may be viewed on the City’s website through: Public Documents – Laser Fiche. All interested persons desiring to present their view on the above applications either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place, or may file written comments up to 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak: jshestak@carmel.in.gov ; or via US Mail to: Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, 3rd Floor, Carmel, Indiana, 46032. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Kevin G. Buchheit, Krieg DeVault LLP, 12800 North Meridian Street, Suite 300, Carmel, IN 46032, (317) 808-5820.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2022-00196 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of October, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms (1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: UDO Section 2.08: Maximum 35% lot coverage allowed, 44% requested.

With the property being known as 12111 Castle Row Overlook

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2022-00196 V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Parcel Number: 16-10-32-01-05-006.000

Legal Description: Acreage .00 Section 32, Township 18, Range 4 BROOKSHIRE Section 3 Lot 92

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Mark Cooper PETITIONER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Docket Nos. PZ-2022-00185 UV & PZ-2022-00186 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals, at a meeting on Monday, the 24th day of October, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a public hearing upon an application to approve use and development standards variances for certain real estate located on the east side of North Pennsylvania Street at approximately 11565 North Pennsylvania Street (PIN 17-13-02-00-00-011.000) in order to construct a new building for an indoor recreational facility.

The applications are identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2022-00185 UV & PZ-2022-00186 V

The real estate affected by said application is located on the east side of North Pennsylvania Street at approximately 11565 North Pennsylvania Street.

The petitions and supplementary documentation may be viewed on the City’s website through: Public Documents – Laser Fiche. All interested persons desiring to present their view on the above applications either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place, or may file written comments up to 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak: jshestak@ carmel.in.gov ; or via US Mail to: Carmel Department of Community Services, One Civic Square, 3rd Floor, Carmel, Indiana, 46032. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Kevin G. Buchheit, Krieg DeVault LLP, 12800 North Meridian Street, Suite 300, Carmel, IN 46032, (317) 808-5820.

Ordinance Z-677-22

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

CARMEL, INDIANA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP Z-677-22

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel and Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022, to consider the following:

Petition to rezone 4 parcels along the west side of 1st Avenue SE, between 1st Street SE and Supply Street from the B5 Business, R2 Residential and R3 Residential Districts within the Old Town Overlay Character Subarea to the C2 Mixed Use District. Filed by the Carmel Department of Community Services and identified as Docket No. PZ-2022-00167 Z.

The properties are also identified by the following tax parcel ID numbers and legal descriptions:

16-10-30-03-01-009.000

31 1st St SE CARMEL 46032 Pt Lot 7 & Lot 8, Davis & Bales 16-10-30-03-01-010.000

41 1st St SE CARMEL 46032 Pt Lot 7, Davis & Bales 16-10-30-03-01-011.000

130 1st Ave SE CARMEL 46032 .25 acres S30 / T18 / R34 16-10-30-03-01-012.000

140 1st Ave SE CARMEL 46032 .25 acres S30 / T18 / R34

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard.

City of Carmel Petitioner

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