October 25, 2022 — Carmel

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City council begins redistricting process

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council took the first step toward redrawing its council districts by approving a resolution Oct. 17 setting guide lines for the process.

North District 16,211 -2.5%

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The council last redistricted in 2018 after becoming a second-class city, which added two district seats to the legislative body. It is going through the redistricting process again because state law requires municipal ities to do so two years after a U.S. census.

The city’s population grew enough be tween 2018 and 2020 that its six districts are no longer balanced, according to Brian Bosma, an attorney with Kroger Gardis & Regas, who is consulting on the process.

To balance the districts, each one should have approximately 16,626 residents. Ac cording to 2020 census data, populations in the West and Central districts are both more than 5 percent above the target, while the Southeast District is more than 6 per cent below it.

According to state law, and as affirmed in the resolution, the new districts should be comprised of contiguous territory, be rea sonably compact and balance populations as equally as possible. Bosma said the new

West District 17,608 +5.91%

Central District 17,596 +5.83%

Northeast District 16,605 -0.13%

Southeast District 15,574 -6.33%

Southwest District 16,163 -2.78%

The greatest amount of population growth since 2018 has occurred in Carmel’s West and Central districts. (Illustration by Zach Ross / map data: Hamilton County GIS)

districts should avoid splitting precincts, although the law allows that to happen un der certain conditions.

Members of the public may submit com ments about the redistricting guidelines through noon Oct. 28. Revisions to the guidelines must be submitted to the city council by Oct. 31 for adoption Nov. 2.

As city council vice president, Jeff Worrell is serving as redistricting coordinator and will be responsible for submitting the city’s proposed plan to the city clerk by noon Nov. 3, which also is when plans submitted by

members of the public are due.

The council plans to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 to introduce a redistricting ordinance and assign it to the Finance, Utili ties and Rules Committee for further review.

A public hearing on the ordinance will be held at a meeting set for 6 p.m. Nov. 15. The coun cil is expected to vote on the redistricting ordinance at its Nov. 21 meeting. State law requires the ordinance be adopted by Dec. 31.

Additional information about the pro cess may be obtained from the Carmel City Clerk’s office.

2023 budget approved, 1st Ave. SE rezone proposed

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council met Oct. 17 to approve the 2023 budget, introduce an ordinance rezoning four parcels along 1st Avenue SE and more. Read about additional items discussed at the meeting at youarecurrent.com.

What happened: The council approved the 2023 budget.

What it means: The $177.4 million budget is 3 percent larger than the 2022 budget and contains a 6 percent cost-of-living adjustment and onetime 2 percent bonus for city employees to help keep pace with inflation. Councilors amended the budget Oct. 17 to lower funding from the mayor’s office for arts organizations to 1 percent of the general fund, matching the 2022 budget.

What’s next: The budget will go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The mayor can request additional appropriations if needed for arts organizations.

What happened: The council approved the 2023 fee schedule for Brookshire Golf Course.

What it means: Season pass rates will be $2,175 for a single, $1,975 for a senior single, $2,975 for a couple, $2,775 for a senior couple, $599 for a junior and $1,275 for an executive. The schedule also includes weekday and weekend rates and other fees.

What happened: The council introduced an ordinance rezoning four parcels along 1st Avenue SE between 1st Street SE and Supply Street from residential to C2/ mixed-use.

What it means: Parcels on the west side of the block are already zoned C2, and the proposed ordinance would lead to the entire block being zoned for mixed-use. The Carmel Redevelopment Commission is working with developers on a plan for the site, which includes a three-story mixed-use building on the west side anchored by 1933 Lounge.

What’s next: The council’s Land Use and Special Studies Committee will review the ordi nance. A meet ing date has not been set.

What happened: The council approved an ordinance on first reading establishing a three-hour parking zone on a portion of Community Drive.

What it means: The zone runs along both sides of Community Drive to a point 555 feet south of the intersection of Commu nity Drive and 146th Street. Councilor Sue Finkam introduced the ordinance to address several large vehicles recently being parked in the area for extended periods of time.

2 school board members not seeking re-election

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

As the school board race heats up in Carmel, two longtime board members are preparing to wind down their time in office.

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Layla Spanenberg, elect ed to the board in 2010, and Mike Kerschner, elected in 2014, decided not to seek reelection to their District 1 and District 3 seats, respectively.

Kerschner said he never considered the school board position “a job for life,” and with his two children now graduates of Carmel High School, he felt it was time to step aside.

He said highlights from his years on the board include the hiring of Michael Beres ford as superintendent in 2018 (Kerschner chaired the search committee) and the passing of the school safety referendum in 2019.

Kerschner’s final term included some unexpected events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and increased scrutiny of school boards nationally, but he said neither played a role in his decision to step away. It’s been disappointing to see recent at tempts to politicize school boards, he said, a position he believes shouldn’t be tied to party affiliation.

“One of the things I enjoyed all three times I ran (for school board) was being able to work with and go to both party events. I talked to Republicans. I talked to Democrats.

I asked for both of those groups to support me, because they’re organized, but I did not designate myself or connect myself to a political party, because to me that’s not part of the job,” he said. “I don’t want somebody with a political agenda being on the board and having the power to set policy and review the superintendent. That’s not what this job is about.”

With more time on his hands, Kerschner, an attor ney, plans to spend more time volunteering in the community. He said his personal guiding principle is to “make the world a better place,” which is what he’s strived to do during his time on the school board.

Kerschner said he is endorsing candi dates Kristin Kouka, Jennifer Nelson-Wil liams (incumbent) and Jake Nichols in the Nov. 8 election for Districts 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The slate of candidates is backed by the Support CCS political action committee.

Spanenberg sent a statement by email reflecting on her time on the board but did not respond to specific questions about her decision to step away.

“I have always strived to work with my fellow board members, the school admin istration, the professional educators and our Carmel community to help make the best decisions for the education of our stu dents,” she stated.

Spanenberg and Kerschner will remain on the board until their terms expire at the end of the year.

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Carmel senior takes leadership role on boys soccer team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Not only was Will Latham the leading scorer for the Carmel High School boys soccer team, he was an all-around leader.

“He had a fantastic season for us,” Grey hounds coach Shane Schmidt said. “He really stepped up to a leader ship role. He was chosen by his teammates as one of the captains of the team.”

Latham said he was always taught by his father, Doug Latham, the importance of being a leader.

“He’s helped me grow my leadership skills and I feel like I did step it up this year,” Latham said. “I was encouraging guys not only when they mess up but when they do well, just keep our heads high and keep us ready and on track for the future.”

Latham, a forward, had a team-high nine goals and shared the team lead with Davis Dilling with five assists.

“I would say that this was definitely my

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far.”

Latham, a two-year starter, was a key contributor off the bench as a sophomore. He had eight goals and four assists as a junior as the Greyhounds reached the 3A state title game before losing to Noblesville 3-1.

“I have made the most improvement in my movement when I am not carrying the ball,” he said. “That way I can get open to receive passes and crosses from my teammates.”

Latham, who has played club soccer for Hoosier FC, said his plan is to attend Ball State University or Indiana University.

Will Latham led the Carmel boys soccer team with nine goals. (Photo courtesy of Joe Gilbert) best season,” Schmidt said. “Unfortunately, I was injured in the beginning but after that I came back strong. I missed three games with a hip flexor strain. I thought my play overall was better than it had been in the past. I think my skills peaked at this time.”

The Greyhounds (15-3-3), who were ranked No. 1 in Class 3A in the final coaches poll, lost to Cathedral in the regional champi

onship. The game was tied 1-1 and the Irish won 4-2 on penalty kicks. Carmel had beat en Cathedral 4-1 in the regular season.

“It was fun to work hard with my team mates and enjoy every little moment,” Latham said. “Our coaching was phenome nal this year as it has been in the past and their leadership allowed us to make it this

“At one point in my life, I wanted to play at a higher level, but after countless hours and years of playing, it was time to take a step back,” he said. “If I want to play in col lege, I just want it to be for fun instead of making it more than that.”

Latham has five siblings. Two of his sis ters played soccer and a younger sister still plays soccer.

“My dad coached one of my sisters and he coached me throughout a lot of my life,” said Latham, who started playing at age 4 and referees youth soccer.

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Aasen to seek reelection

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel City Councilor Adam Aasen has announced he plans to run for a second term representing the Southeast Dis trict in the 2023 municipal election.

and speak for their voice,” Aasen said. “I also tried to provide ideas and perspectives for young families who are living in the area.”

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Elected in 2019, Aasen, a Republi can, said he learned a lot during his first term and is eager to bring his knowledge and experience back to the council to further key projects and initiatives.

“I want to continue to invest in and improve public amenities, not just in our downtown but throughout Carmel, whether it’s parks, sidewalks, roads, roundabouts,” he said. “We need to continue to be vibrant and innovative as a city.”

Among his first-term accomplishments, Aasen, 38, said highlights were sponsor ing ordinances to make the city more pet-friendly and working to help keep the property tax rate flat.

“I tried to always stand up for what I believe in. I tried to represent my residents

He said stability is especially important on the council in the next municipal election, as it will be the first time since 1991 that Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard won’t be running. Brainard announced in September that he will step down at the end of his seventh term.

“That makes it even more crucial to have a council to help support whoever is going to be mayor with ideas and vision and people who understand how Carmel got to be as great as it is today,” Aasen said.

Aasen, a former journalist and restaurant co-owner, works as a communications spe cialist with CBRE.

All nine positions on the Carmel City Council will be on the ballot in the 2023 election. No other candidates have officially announced plans to run for the Southeast District seat.

Learn more about Aasen and his cam paign at AdamAasen.com.

Parks board president to run for at-large city council seat

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The president of the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board has announced he will run for an at-large seat on the Carmel City Council in 2023.

Rich Taylor has served on the parks board for 12 years and has been president for five years. He also has previously served as board president of the Rotary Club of Car mel and is a past board member of the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.

“I’ve always taken an active interest in Carmel’s government, because decisions made by local government directly affect taxes and the quality of life for residents.

That’s important to me,” Taylor, a Republi can, stated in a press release. “I have a pas sion for Carmel, and we must have strategic plans in place to maintain and continue to elevate what we’ve created.”

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on the ballot in the 2023 municipal election. Three of the seats are at-large. Current at-large Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider an nounced in September that he is running for mayor. At-large Councilors Jeff Worrell and Tim Hannon have both indicated they plan to seek reelection to their seats.

If elected, Taylor, a former vice president at The National Bank of Indianapolis, plans to “focus on the financial strategy and health of Car mel,” he said.

“We have to be proactive and forecast. And that will be led with transpar ency.” Taylor stated. “I’m also committed to providing our police and fire professionals the resources they need to keep our city safe.”

Taylor earned a degree in management from Purdue University, and he received his MBA from Butler University.

He and his wife, Lauren, have two young children. Lauren is president of Carm el-based Holder Mattress Company.

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Islamic Life Center groundbreaking set for Oct. 29

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Al Salam Foundation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 29 to cele brate the beginning of construc tion of the Islamic Life Center, which is set to be complete by the fall of 2024.

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The mosque will be built on 15 acres at 14120 Shelborne Rd. in northwest Carmel. It will provide more space for the foundation — which currently meets in northwest India napolis — to host religious, educational and cultural activities.

Ashhar Madni, president of the Al Salam Foundation board of directors, said the groundbreaking ceremony is a significant milestone.

“We’ve reached this point, so that is a fulfillment of what the community has en visioned,” he said. “The more exciting part is the start of construction and seeing that building come up and then the completion and finally moving into this place for our community.”

When the project went before the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals in 2018, several

The Al Salam Foundation will hold a groundbreaking Oct. 29 for its Islamic Life Center to be built on 15 acres at 14120 Shelborne Rd. (Rendering courtesy of Al Salam Foundation)

nearby residents remonstrated, citing concerns about the plans being too big for the site and not fitting with existing devel opment. The following year, a judge threw out a lawsuit asking for a review of the BZA decision to approve plans for the mosque.

Since then, Madni said the foundation has primarily received an outpouring of support for the ILC, which is expected to primarily serve residents of Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville and surrounding areas.

“(Feedback) has been all good,” Madni said. “People have been excited about this (groundbreaking) event.”

The groundbreaking ceremony will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include remarks from several faith and community leaders, food, prayer and time for socializing. The ceremony is open to the public, but space is limited. Tickets are required. Learn more and RSVP at alsalamfoundation.org/ ground-breaking-ceremony.

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Trick-or-treating hours — The City of Car mel’s official trick-or-treating hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Homes welcoming trick or treaters should turn on their porch lights. Those not wishing to receive trickor-treaters or have run out of candy should turn off porch lights.

Early voting sites in Carmel — Early voting is under way at several sites in Hamilton County. In Carmel, voters can cast an early ballot from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26-27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28-29, 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2-3 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4-5 at Mercy Road Church, 2381 Pointe Pkwy., and the Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W. 116th St. Learn more at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1399/ Vote-Early---In-Person.

West Park now open — West Park, 2700 W. 116th St., is now substantially open for the public to enjoy. The park received major renovations as part of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation’s Reimagining Parks initiative. Parkgoers can explore West Park’s new fea tures, with the exception of the splash pad, which operates seasonally. Portions of the park with freshly seeded prairie or turf are also cordoned off.

Gala to benefit RMHCCIN — Ronald McDon ald House Charities of Central Indiana is hosting its annual gala, “Taste, Together,” co-presented by McDonald’s and Riley Children’s Health, at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at 502 East Event Centre, 502 E. Carmel Dr. in Carmel. The event will celebrate 40 years of RMHCCIN and benefit its mission to keep families together and near the care they need by providing a supportive home away from home for families of children receiving medical care at Indianapolis-area hospitals. Purchase tickets by Oct. 28 at rmhccin.org/ rmhccin-events/taste.

New board members — Six Indiana busi ness and civic leaders have joined the board of directors of the nonprofit Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. New board mem bers are Elaine Bedel, Indianapolis, CEO of the Indiana Destination Development Corp.; Michael L. Kubacki, Westfield, executive chairman of Lake City Bank; Ronald G. Men cias, Carmel, managing director of Payne & Mencias Group; Soomin Park, Carmel, an associate vice president at Eli Lilly and Co.; Minti Ray, Indianapolis, a partner at McK insey & Company; and Tom Urick, Carmel, senior vice president/chief client officer with The National Bank of Indianapolis.

Moffatt receives Sagamore honor

By Chris Bavendar news@currentincarmel.com

Dr. Steven Moffatt recently received the Sagamore of the Wabash, an honorary dis tinction bestowed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, for his efforts providing medical care to emergency responders.

ACHIEVEMENT

Moffatt received the distinction during a Sept. 27 ceremony at Carmel City Hall. State Rep. Donna Schiabley presented the award on behalf of the governor.

Moffatt founded Public Safety Medical in 1990, which was renamed Ascension Public Safety Medical when it was acquired by Ascension Medical Group in 2018. The organization provides specialized medical, fitness and psychological evaluations to first responders.

During the next 30 years, the organiza tion grew to serve 250 agencies across Indiana, providing services to approximately 10,000 first responders annually.

“Public Safety Medical became the largest practice of its kind in the U.S. because of our extensive experience,” said Moffatt, a physician with Ascension St. Vincent. “We are seen as a center of excellence providing health programs to first responders and sought out for our best practices by agen cies across the country.”

Moffatt believes the dangerous nature of emergency responder jobs, coupled with the human toll on their medical and behav ioral health, is just now being understood.

“In fact, the health risks associated with their occupational risks are more likely to lead to catastrophic early death and disabil ity rather than their actual occupation,” he said. “Their occupational risks include hy per-vigilance, physical and emotional stress, sleep disturbance, sleep deprivation, and chemical and traumatic exposures, all of

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Dr. Steven Moffatt accepts the Sagamore of the Wabash award, presented by State Rep. Donna Schaibley, at a Sept. 27 ceremony at Carmel City Hall. (Photo courtesy of Ascension St. Vincent)

which lead to the accelerated development of medical and behavioral conditions such as heart disease, cancer, addiction, depres sion and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is our mission to come alongside our first responders with our programs in order to safely perform their profession leading to a healthy and productive life and retirement.”

Moffatt was nominated for the Sagamore by Carmel Fire Dept. Chief David Haboush.

“(Haboush) reminds me that I performed his medical evaluation when he joined the Carmel Fire Dept. in 1990. He has been in strumental in the state of Indiana providing his efforts to support and implement inno vative health and safety programs for the fire service,” Moffatt said.

Receiving the Sagamore was humbling and an honor, Moffatt said.

“It is profoundly fulfilling to know your work is recognized but also that it is chang ing the lives of those who you are serving,” he said. “However, I share this honor with my wonderful staff and the men and wom en of the fire service and law enforcement from across the state of Indiana.”

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Board Break-a-Thon fundraiser to benefit children’s hospital

By Rebecca Fending rebecca@youarecurrent.com

EVENTMark your calendars for the return of Board Break-a-Thon, an annual fundraiser for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascenion St. Vincent conducted by Master Yoo’s World Class Tae Kwon Do.

The Nov. 5 event, which will be in the Hamilton Southeastern High School gym from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is an exhibition that showcases the ability of Master Yoo’s stu dents for a charitable cause.

The event is open to the public. Master Yoo’s students’ board-breaking skills will be on display, along with many different types of board-breaking techniques. Students will break more than 3,000 boards toward reaching their goal of raising $30,000.

Corporate sponsorships from local busi nesses are also available for the event.

According to Jin Park, director of Master Yoo’s World Class Tae Kwon Do, Master Yoo’s

— which has locations in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville — has partnered with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent “in support of the programs and activities that they provide to help those who are physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially challenged and vulnerable.”

Master Yoo’s Board Break-a-Thon has raised more than $162,000 for the cause since 2013.

Opening ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. and will feature advanced student demonstra tions, special presentations and special guests from Peyton Manning Children’s Hos pital at Ascension St. Vincent. Master Yoo’s will accept donations during the event.

“We are confident that our staff and stu dents will put on a crowd-pleasing show and the positive energy for that day will be motivating and inspiring,” Park said.

For more, visit the event website at mas teryootkd.com/boardbreakathon or contact the school at 317-733-8800 or send an email to MasterYooEvent@gmail.com.

Participants at the 2019 “Board Break-a-Thon” in Carmel. (Photo provided by Master Yoo’s World Class Tae Kwon Do)

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A pink-hued asphalt re juvenation product is applied to a road. (Photo courtesy of the City of Carmel)

Road rejuvenating process set to begin this week

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The Carmel Street Dept. was set to begin a road rejuvenating project on or after Oct. 24.

are dried from the pavement by the heat of manufacturing and the sun. The product seals and rejuvenates pavement so it’s weather resistant.

Road rejuvenation is planned on:

Project: Roundabout, multiuse path construction

Location: 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.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Expected completion: November

Project: First on Main mixed-use development

Location: Northbound Range Line Road is closed between Main Street to 1st Street NE, and eastbound 1st Street NE is closed between Range Line Road and 1st Avenue NE.

Expected completion: Dec. 9

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: New roundabout

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The process, completed by contractor Rejuvtec, involves the application of a pink-hued asphalt rejuvenation product to the roads followed by a thin layer of sand, which is swept up the next day.

The preventative maintenance is intended to extend the life of the as phalt. The product replaces oils that

• W. 141st Street from Spring Mill Road to Shelborne Road

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• College Meadows (entire subdivision)

• W. Road from W. 131st Street to W. 121st Street

Traffic delays are expected to be minimal.

Location: E. Main Street and Lexington Boulevard.

Expected completion: Fall

Project: Widening and improvements along Smoky Row Road

Location: Between the Monon Greenway and U.S. 31. The road will be fully closed during the project.

Expected completion: TBD

Project: Widening of the Monon Greenway

Location: Between City Center Drive and Carmel Drive  Expected completion: November

Longtime county employee set to retire next year

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

A longtime Hamilton County employee who served two terms as sheriff and later became director of administration for the Hamilton County Com missioners is set to retire next spring.

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Dan Stevens, who has been director of administration for the past 14 years, started his career with Hamilton County in January 1974 as a jailer and dispatcher in the Old Jail across the street from where the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center now stands. Two years later, he was promoted to sheriff’s deputy and served as a chief deputy for eight years.

Stevens also ran for sheriff and was first elected in 1986, serving two terms in office before accepting a job as the jail command er for 13 years. Hamilton County Commis sioner Steve Dillinger selected Stevens to fill the role as director of administration in 2009 following Stevens’ retirement from the sheriff’s office.

Stevens, 70, plans to retire March 31, 2023, after serving Hamilton County for 49 years.

“Fate has been kind to me,” Stevens said. “I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time during my career. You couldn’t find a better place to work in the country than Hamilton County, and I’ve been blessed to make a career of it.”

Dillinger, who was first elected as a Hamilton County Commissioner in 1989, applauded Stevens and his contributions to the county.

“There was no one better for the job than Dan,” Dillinger said. “His working knowledge of the county and its leaders was a great asset to the commissioners. His value to this administration has been nothing less than irreplaceable.”

In his role, Stevens has been instrumen tal in helping Hamilton County commission ers, elected officials and employees provide governmental services and support func tions while administering large-scale capital projects such as the expansion of the Ham ilton County Jail, construction of the new Hamilton County employee parking garage and the site master plan of the corrections complex.

“I certainly didn’t plan to make a career out of public service when I started as a

dispatcher,” Stevens said. “I just needed a job. But having a front seat to the growth of Hamilton County and helping wherever I could to improve residents’ quality of life and protecting everything we value has been a bonus.”

And Stevens’ service to Hamilton County hasn’t gone unnoticed. The Westfield native was named Outstanding Supportive County Administrator of the Year in 2020 by the In diana Association of County Commissioners.

The Hamilton County Commissioners have launched a nationwide search for Stevens’ successor and hope to have someone hired by Jan. 1.

Stevens, who has two children, plans to finish traveling to all 50 states with his wife, Peggy, once he retires. The couple also plans to spend time with their five grand children, he added.

“There are only so many grains of sand in an hourglass,” Stevens said. “And we still have a laundry list of things we’d like to do. While I’ll certainly miss all the good people I’ve worked with, the time has come to bid farewell.”

Dan Stevens pauses on the third-floor inside the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Cen ter. (Photo by Matthew Kent)

Pursuit Institute receives CTE designation

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

The Pursuit Institute, formerly known as the Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement, has been designated as an independent Career and Technical Education dis trict by the state of Indiana.

EDUCATION

“Career and technical education should be afforded to all students, regardless of their post-high school plans. CTE is for students who want the skills and credentials to enter the world of work, but it is also designed for students who plan to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree after high school,” said Paul Kaiser, superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools. “By collaborating across our county, we are providing new opportunities for all students, and providing Hamilton County with the education and training pipelines that will continue to drive our economy.”

Five school districts — Carmel, Hamilton Heights, Noblesville, Sheridan and Westfield — have approved joint operating agreements to administer career and vocational train ing, while Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the lone district that hadn’t voted to ap prove the agreement as of Oct. 17. Students

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in all Hamilton County school corporations who have sought career and vocational ed ucation have attended classes at the J. Ev erett Light Career Center in the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. However, under the joint operat ing agreement, schools would offer classes at their respective schools, allowing students from across Hamilton County to access those courses. The new designation as a CTE district will allow The Pursuit Institute and the school districts it serves to receive up to $500,000 annually in federal Perkins funding.

“This community is a place where great things happen, and that is because we in vest in people,” Hamilton County Councilor Steven Nation said. “This new CTE district is an example of how a spirit of collaboration can further improve opportunities available to students for generations to come.”

Carrie Lively, executive director of The Pursuit Institute, said the collaboration be tween education and industry that is taking place in Hamilton County is unique.

“This innovative approach is the catalyst for developing state of the art programming and educational opportunities,” Lively said.

Officials hope to get everything up and running in time for the 2023-24 school year, according to Lively.

DISPATCH

ambassadors needed — High school sophomores and juniors interested in history and community can apply to serve as Hamilton County Bicentennial Ambassadors through a program sponsored by the 2023 Hamilton County Bicentennial Committee. Stu dent ambassadors will serve as a bridge from the past to the future through conversation and public engagement from January through December 2023. Apply online through Nov. 30 at bit.ly/3D9BypF.

CHS grad makes bobsled national team

By Edward Redd news@currentincarmel.com

Riley Compton, a 2015 Carmel High School graduate, has been selected as one of three pilots for the USA Bobsled and Skele ton Federation team, meaning she will represent the U.S. in the World Cup competitions.

ACHIEVEMENT

She learned of the achievement during a vir tual call Oct. 10.

“When my name was announced it, was almost surreal,” Compton said. “I couldn’t believe it”

Compton began bobsledding in 2020, and soon aspired to make the national team. To be eligible, she needed to compete in five races on three tracks in two years. She accomplished this during her third season, racing in the U.S, Austria and Germany.

Since 2019, Compton has been an ac tive-duty Marine. She’s stationed in Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif., and she said the leaders on the base have been support ive and encouraging of her bobsled sched ule and goals.

Compton said she is thankful to also have

an outpouring of support from her home town community in Carmel.

“I’m really thankful that I grew up in such a nice area with a support system back home,” she said.

Compton will compete in bobsled events in Canada, Europe and the U.S. from Novem ber to February.

She hopes to be the first female marine to compete in the Olympics and offered words of advice for others with big dreams.

“Anyone else who aspires to be an athlete or wants to continue, don’t tell yourself no and count yourself out before you give yourself a shot,” she said. “Don’t stop seek ing opportunities and pursuing excellence. Doors will be open for you.”

CREEKSIDE FINISHES UNDEFEATED SEASON WITH CHAMPIONSHIP

The Creekside Middle school football team won the Hamilton County eighth grade championship Oct. 12 with a 49-14 win over Westfield Middle School. The team finished the season undefeated and outscored its opponents 338-78. Team members are Chase Jarred, Anthony Coellner, Parker Stewart, Daniel Reffeitt, Cam Kelley, Kane Hare, Jacob Behm, Greysen George, David Charters, Levell Stewart, Aaron Fedorccha, Parker Maiers, William Hohlt, Ben Spence, Mike Galli, Lucas Rydell, Caden Teetzel, Ben Stranko, Omar Abushanab, Gurkamal Sahota and JT Todd. The team is coached by head coach Nick Blomeke and assistants Shelby Goldblatt, Chad Coellner and Brandi Meyers. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Goldblatt)

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Riley Compton, right, helps launch a bobsled at the top of the hill. (Photo courtesy of Riley Compton)

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Carmel couple keeps Christmas charity going

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jay Kern wants to make sure Christmas cheer comes to Hamilton County families in need.

GIVING BACK

“I think there is a mis conception that there is no need for support in this area because everybody’s rich,” Kern said. “That’s truly not the case. There are 14,000 people that fall below the poverty line.”

Kern and his family have been involved with the Secret Families Christmas Charity of Hamilton County, an organization that delivers gifts for families in need, for four years.

With founder Tom Flanagan of the Ham ilton County chapter retiring, Kern and his wife, Leachia, recently stepped in to lead the organization.

“We heard it was not going to happen this year, and we couldn’t let that happen,” Kern said. “We’ve lived in Carmel for almost 25 years, where we are raising our three daughters, but are originally from the Mun cie area and are no strangers to the Secret Families story started there years ago. I’m friends with the founders, Chris and Al Hol dren, and they do such great work.”

It began in 2004 when the Holdrens agreed to purchase gifts for a struggling family instead of for each other. Now 18 years later, Kern said the charity delivers Christmas to almost 400 families in Dela ware County and has affiliates in six addi tional counties in central Indiana.

Kern said the mission is primarily funded by family sponsorships. The group fund raised to make commitments to the schools

it serves by mid-November.

“It costs approximately $550 to provide a family a complete Christmas, and in this year of transition we are seeking to raise awareness about the organization to serve as many families as possible,” Kern said.

Kern said the group is moving the shopping and wrapping to Westfield, with shopping at Meijer and wrapping at Cross roads Community Church. All the shopping, wrapping and delivery is set for Dec. 10. The names of families in need come from prin cipals and counselors at local schools. Kern said they typically provide gifts to 30 to 40 families.

“There is a need for volunteers as well as family sponsorships,” Kern said.

The sponsorships include Christmas presents, care package items, Bibles, a fully decorated Christmas tree and a gift card for a Christmas dinner.

Kern’s daughters, Natalie, Sydney and Kennedy, are involved each year.

“Our kids love it, and they look forward to participating with us every year,” Leachia said. “It’s been a way to teach kids it’s bet ter to give than receive.”

For more, visit secretfamilieshc.org.

OBITUARY

Glenn Terry Cutter, 82, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Terry was born December 17, 1939, in Kokomo, Indiana the only child of Charles Oliver and Marguerite Isler Cutter.

Terry graduated from Kokomo High School, Class of 1957, and Ball State University, Class of 1961 and law school at Indiana University-Indianapolis in 1968.

Terry was an attorney in Indianapolis for many years as well as President of White Arts Printing Company during that same time.

Terry is survived by his wife of 58 years,

Nancy Carolyn (Gephart) Cutter; children, Christine (Charlie) Douglas, Jim (Trish) Cutter and John Paul (Anissa) Cutter; and grandchildren, Lindsey and Drew Douglas, Jack Cutter, and Ian and Ivann Cutter.

Family and friends are invited to Terry’s Celebration of Life, Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers. www. shirleybrothers.com.

Volunteers wrap gifts to deliver to families in need. (Photo courtesy of Jay Kern)

Bags of Hope Indiana pro vides duffel bags filled with Christ mas gifts and care items for children in foster care. (Photo provided by the Widau family)

Church partners with Bags of Hope

By Edward Redd news@currentincarmel.com

Bags of Hope Indiana will hold its annual Wrap and Fill event Nov. 12 at Carmel United Methodist Church, with volunteers packing duf fel bags with gifts and care items for children in foster care.

GIVING BACK

“(The bags are) filled with age-appropriate comfort items and personalized for those kids,” said Krysti Widau, co-founder of BOHI. “So, if it’s a 4-year-old girl who likes ‘Frozen’ and Elsa, each bag would have a ‘Frozen’ blanket, an age-appropriate book, toiletries and a stuffed animal and one or two toys.”

Widau said her charity works with social workers from different foster agencies that provide information on each child’s interests and needs. Once the bags are pre pared, they’re taken to social workers who give them to the children on Thanksgiving.

“It’s important for us that these kids know that the community cares,” Widau said. “The community thinks about them. The community wants them to feel special and loved and thought about.”

Widau and her husband, Ryan Widau, es tablished the charity in February 2018. BOHI was later adopted as a mission by CUMC, which has sponsored the nonprofit for the past four years. The charity is run from the Widaus’ home in Carmel and is heavily sup ported by volunteers.

Approximately 500 duffle bags are ex pected to be prepared at this year’s event. Learn more and how to volunteer at bagsof hopene.org/about-in.

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Krysti Widau, co-founder of Bags of Hope Indi ana, with inventory for the 2021 Wrap and Fill event.

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Since Steve Poe became senior pastor of Northview Church in 1999, it’s grown from a single Carmel campus with 500 weekly worshipers to become one of Indiana’s largest churches, with 13 campuses and 10,000 people at tending or tuning in to services each week.

And, as he prepares to enter retirement, Poe would love to see those numbers keep growing.

“Some people think about numbers as a bad thing, but I do not agree with that at all,” said Poe, a Carmel resident. “The motto we use here is that every number has a name, every name has a story, and every story matters to God. I always reminded people that every number represents a person, and we should care about every single number. So yes, it was a goal to reach as many people as we possibly could.”

Poe, 65, announced to the congregation last year that he would retire from his role as senior pastor this fall, and last month the official transition to install C.J. Johnson as senior pastor occurred. Northview will honor Poe and his years of work at the church during weekend services Oct. 29 and 30.

Mark Crull, executive pastor of Northview’s ministry team, began working at the church in 2002 and cred ited Poe and his unwavering vision for much of Northview’s growth.

“If you extract Steve out of the equation of Northview when he started and put a different kind of leader in there, it’s very possible we could be a one-location church,” said Crull, a Westfield resident. “But the reality is you’ve got a visionary leader, who in his very deepest parts of him believes that the point of the church is to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus with a lost and dying world. He can’t escape that part of him. He has stayed on mes sage for 20 years.”

Poe felt a call to ministry long before join ing Northview, but it wasn’t always one he embraced. He initially entered the business world, opening restaurants, becoming part owner and operator of a radio station and launching a financial planning firm and a commodity trading group. But he felt God had other plans for him.

“I started trying to bargain with God about, ‘Let me go into business and be a business owner, and later on after I’m successful then I’ll leave all that and go into ministry,’” Poe said. “That was my idea, not God’s idea.”

After a decade as an entrepreneur, Poe left the business world to become associate

pastor of a church in St. Joseph, Mo., and was quickly thrust into a greater leadership role after the lead pastor experi enced personal issues that caused him to step back.

“When I took that senior pastor role, I had only preached about 12 messages in my life, so it was kind of trial by fire,” he said.

Poe, who never attended seminary, pastored in Missouri for 13 years before receiving a call from a Northview elder, asking him to consider a move to Indiana. After declining the offer several times, he agreed to accept after “per sistent” Northview elders showed up at his church and con vinced him to visit the Carmel church, he said. Poe launched his ministry at Northview on Father’s Day weekend 1999. From the beginning, Poe aimed to expand the church’s reach beyond Carmel.

“When I first came, the church had more of an inward focus. It was all about the people that attended. My first goal was to help the church become outward focused,” Poe said. “(God) wants us to reach those outside the church

walls. That was my constant vision casting, especially the first years, but still today.”

Poe, who now has the title of legacy pastor, said North view’s mission isn’t expected to change with new leader ship, and he believes the church will continue working to expand throughout Indiana – and someday possibly beyond.

Northview will remain Poe’s home church, and he plans to occasionally preach there. But beginning in November, he will step away for six months to give Johnson the opportu nity to move clearly into his new leadership role.

In retirement, Poe and his wife, Sandy, plan to travel and spend more time with their two children and seven grand children. Poe also expects to spend more time touring the U.S. as a guest preacher — but Northview will always be his home.

“There’s a familiarity with your own congregants that I love and will miss the most,” he said. “When I stand up in front of our congregation, it just feels like family.”

ON THE COVER: Steve Poe recently retired from his longtime role as senior pastor at Northview Church. He is now the church’s legacy pastor. (Photo courtesy of Northview Church)

PASSING THE BATON

Longtime Northview Senior Pastor Steve Poe be gan planning for his successor approximately five years ago.

“I believe that every strong leader recognizes when it’s time to pass the mantle,” Poe said. “I didn’t want to be one of those pastors who tried to hand the baton off when everybody in the church wanted me to (retire). I felt it was important when things were strong that I needed to pass the baton to the next runner.”

It was a clear choice who that next runner would be. Poe said he knew as soon as he watched a sermon by C.J. Johnson, who previously pastored a church in Minnesota, that Johnson would be a great fit. Northview’s elders, independent of Poe, agreed.

Johnson began working at Northview in 2021, spending his first year learning about the church and its leaders to ease the transition process.

“Working alongside Steve has been the ultimate gift. In terms of pastoral leadership, I believe he is the gold standard,” Johnson stated. “I have always carried a vision in my mind of what my ministry and legacy could become. However, in this season, that vision has been just down the hall from me. Steve has truly given me a standard to aim for and I will always look up to him as my pastor.”

Johnson resides in Fishers with his wife, Kristin, and four children.

Retiring Northview pastor reflects on church’s expansive growth, leadership transition

C.J. Johnson, right, recently replaced Steve Poe as senior pas tor of North view Church. (Photo cour tesy of North view Church)

ESSAY

Biased scale

Commentary by Terry Anker

It’s a flaw of human nature that we so little imagine our beliefs to be mis placed that when they are we react with nothing short of astonishment. In this ongoing game of listing the best of everything — best city, best restaurant, best college, best deodorant — we in dulge the opining of the progenitors of these entirely subjective and unscientific directories with the bully pulpit. Often, the commentator finds themselves domiciled in some coastal town, mega tropolis, or enclave of their fellow elites and are confronted with a result to their research that shows a Midwestern town, backwater restaurant, non-Ivy League, or even drugstore-variety deodorant to have earned a spot.

“You won’t believe it,” they declare, “but this Indiana community beat out many others!” Wow, are they truly so shocked to imagine that Hoosiers care enough to live, eat and learn well — plus exude pleasant odor? Or are they expos ing their own prejudice, systemic even, that reminds all of us that they are in charge of good taste? Never one to shy away from confirmation bias, U.S. News & World Report issued its money-mak ing list of so-called best universities. It ranked Indiana’s own Wabash College as an “A+ school for B students.” Is that a compliment? True, Wabash doesn’t cut corners on quality education, nor does it garner the piles of applications of the more famous schools.

Is the restaurant’s greatness deter mined by the quality of the food, the celebrity of the clientele, the length of the waiting list, or the blessing of the right reviewer? “How can this be a good meal if it is affordable, can be obtained, and, most importantly, didn’t come from us?” Do they overconfidently overlook the quality of their competition? Accessibility does not have to affect outcome. Wabash College proves it. So, does inaccessibility guarantee quality? It seems unlikely.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

POLICIES

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HUMOR

A shot in the what?

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Loyal readers will know that I’ve been dealing with shoulder pain for nearly nine months and that because of a se ries of unfortunate events and my own trust issues, I’ve been ignoring medical advice for most of that time. But I finally had an MRI, learned that I have a partial ly torn tendon, and am now fully com mitted to physical therapy and a speedy recovery. Let’s go!

Except no one told me how awful the first step in my healing journey — a cortisone injection — would be. “It’s just a shot,” they said. “You’ll be fine,” they said.

Not so! They blatantly lied to my un suspecting little face. And I know this because the procedure is done in a spe cial room awash in calming neutrals and precious pet photos. As if staring at 20 dachshund puppies in bandanas could distract me from the ultrasound ma chine and tray of multiple large needles lurking in the corner. Hello! If you need adorable kittens, high-imagery guidance, and subcutaneous numbing medicine, it’s going to be bad.

And it was. Basically, I was viciously jabbed twice. In. The. Bone. Well, not exactly in the bone. Technically, I think she stuck me in a bursa sac, but wher ever, it was so intense and mentally disturbing that even my award-winning Lamaze breathing was caught off guard. Days later, I’m still experiencing PTSD, heebie-jeebies and gag reflexes when ever I think about it.

Apparently, though, I will begin to feel significant relief in the next week. My shoulder tendon won’t be healed, but I should be able to tolerate PT better and, hopefully, return to a more active life style soon. Let’s go!

Peace out.

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

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”

— WILL ROGERS

READERS’ VIEWS

Ask councilors to protect nature

Editor,

Development is going to continue in Carmel but knowing developers have pur chased acres of land that are heavily forest ed only to turn the trees into mulch, leaving the wildlife to be buried alive, crushed by bulldozers or pushed into the streets to be hit and killed is a disgrace.

The century-old forest at 9950 Spring Mill Rd., (to be redeveloped as) Flora on Spring Mill, is set to be destroyed. I, along with many others, had no idea the fate of this beautiful 18 acres of countless trees and wildlife. We had no idea it had been voted on and approved by the city council in the spring to have homes and townhomes built on it.

As residents of Carmel, please speak up. Go to city council meetings and take the opportunity to give your opinion. Send an email, write a letter and call to speak with your city councilor. Let them know forest destruction needs to stop. Tell them you want easy access to finding information on possible future development, that you

want to know about the properties before they are sold or voted on by the council. Tell them you want a voice in the fate of Carm el’s last forests.

The point of view by some of the council members is in stark contrast to Carmel be ing recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a 2021 Tree City USA. Per the Arbor Day Foundation, this “dedication to urban forest ry shows the city is forward-thinking and eager to combat the issues that cities are facing when it comes to air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being and energy use.”

Where is Carmel’s dedication to urban forestry when the approval is given to cut down yet another forest? If Carmel is supposed to be forward thinking, then the council should be planning areas of green space and natural and unmanicured parks.

No amount of tree planting can replace a century old forest like the one at 9950 Spring Mill. We will not be silenced. Let’s keep nature natural!

Nancy Tatum, Carmel

CHS soccer team makes grandfather, community proud

Editor,

Watching my grandson and his Carmel boys varsity soccer team play this season has been an exciting and heartfelt experi ence. Being ranked as the top team in the state comes with a price.

This team met that challenge with effort, class and sportsmanship. They made not

only their school but also the Carmel com munity proud of them. They were examples of the highest standards of play and partici pation expected from high school athletes.

Thank you for making this a memorable and inspirational time for this grandfather.

Steve Wolkoff, Carmel

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Sightless sight-seeing experience

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I’m not a fan of bus tours. I’m suspicious of the accuracy of the information present ed. They could be making it all up.

HUMOR

A guide in Savannah, Ga., once informed us that slaves were ordered to whistle while bringing food from the kitchen to prevent them from tasting it en route. It turned out to be a silly urban myth … or rural, in this case. But that summer, my wife Mary Ellen had me whistling “Rain drops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” whenever I brought a sizzling steak in from the grill.

I asked Tom why we couldn’t actually drive up and see any of the houses. Tom explained that if we got any closer there would be a lot of gawking by all of us, mak ing the stars feel uncomfortable.

I paid $99.95 for each of our tickets. I want to gawk. Gawking is the whole idea.

I asked the guide if we could see the res idence of Buster Keaton, one of my comedy heroes, who died in 1966.

of some 18 celebrity

we pulled up to, the closest we got to seeing anything of interest were the back-alley garage doors of Lucille Ball’s home.

– DICK WOLFSIE

“Who is Buster Keaton?” asked a young the lady in the front of the bus.

“He was a si lent movie star,” I responded.

“How could he make a movie if he didn’t talk?”

We vacationed in LA last week and sched uled a bus tour throughout the Hollywood Hills. I had envisioned huge mansions with humongous swimming pools, and a Tesla and Mercedes in every driveway. And, of course, there was the slim hope I might see George Clooney or Julia Roberts taking out their recycling.

Our first stop was Bette Midler’s place, but all we saw was an 8-foot-tall row of hedges hiding what the guide said was a majestic home. Next, we saw the opaque hedges that supposedly guarded the home of Eddie Murphy. Another colossal line of hedges impeded the view of Jim Carrey’s mansion. Evergreens prevented us from seeing Sharon Stone’s home. The one-time homes of Henry Fonda, Gene Kelly and Au drey Hepburn were all behind giant hedges. In fact, out of some 18 celebrity homes we pulled up to, the closest we got to seeing anything of interest were the back-alley garage doors of Lucille Ball’s home.

I tried to explain this to her as we were about to pull up to the gate. The guard ap proached our bus.

“We’re looking for Buster Keaton’s house,” I said.

“I’m sorry,” he responded, “I’m not al lowed to reveal who lives here.”

“I don’t care who lives here now,” I said. “But did Buster Keaton once live here?”

The guard stared at me, expressionless. Not a word. I don’t think he knew who Bust er Keaton was, either, but he was doing a great impression of the master.

At Paramount Studios, Mary Ellen asked me if I thought we’d see any big stars walk ing around. I told her we might, or we might not.

I was hedging my bet.

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

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CE Solutions moves to Fishers

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Its Carmel home had served CE Solutions well for 20-plus years.

RELOCATION

“We saw a lot of suc cess with it,” said CE Solutions President J.D. Taylor, who has been with the company for approximately 20 years. “We really had ex ceeded the space at our location.”

The structural engineering company moved in early October from its Carmel building at the intersection of Range Line Road and Shoshone Dr. to 8770 North St., Suite 100, in downtown Fishers.

“We’ve doubled our space, and it’s much more efficient,” Taylor said. “We’ll be able to grow significantly more in this space.”

Matt Clark, who serves as chief executive officer, purchased the company from Steve Osborn earlier this year. Osborn, who found ed the company in his Carmel basement in 1998, remains as the founding principal.

Osborn owns the building in Carmel. Osborn said his plan is to lease the space, which is approximately 3,000 square feet.

Taylor said there has been continued

CE Solutions recently moved to office space in downtown Fishers. (Photo courtesy of CE Solutions)

growth through the history of the company. They are working on adding to the staff of 16 now.

“I think moving here into this space is go ing to help with the recruiting,” Taylor said.

The new building housing CE Solutions was constructed in 2018, while the Carmel building was older.

“Downtown Fishers is robust in terms of its development,” he said. “With all the tech nology companies moving to Fishers, we’re excited to be part of that (growth), and I think it is going to give us a lot of energy.”

Those interested in the Carmel space, should contact ALO Property Group’s Lora Moore at lora@alopg.com. For more, visit cesolutionsinc.com.

New beer raises awareness

By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com

bring awareness in the community on how we can make a difference in the environ ment right here locally.”

BIER BREWERY

The Hamilton County Invasives Partner ship has teamed with a brewery that plans to open its third loca tion in Noblesville next summer by releasing a new beer.

The organization has collabo rated with Bier Brewery to release Native Nectar, which is the Mid west’s first beer dedicated to rais ing awareness about native and invasive species. The can for the blood orange Kolsch-style beer will feature native coneflowers, but terfly milkweed and pollinators, in addition to information encouraging individ uals to get involved with invasive species management.

“We are excited to work closely with HIP on this project to bring awareness to our native species along with the invasive ones that wreak havoc on our local environment,” said Ryan Connor, director of sales and a co-owner of Bier Brewery. “We wanted to

Bier Brewery is a local, family-owned and operated brewery that opened in 2010. The brewery offers more than 130 beer selections.

The City of Noblesville an nounced in September that Bier Brewery was opening a 6,000-square-foot taproom at 1618 S. 10th St. that will also feature a dog park, a kids’ playground, cov ered outdoor seating and bike ac cess to the Allisonville Road Trail. It will mark the third and largest location for the brewery, which also has taprooms at 5133 E. 65th St. in Indianapolis and another at 13720 N. Meridian St. in Carmel.

Native Nectar can be found at the Indi anapolis and Carmel taprooms and select package liquor stores in central Indiana, with a portion of proceeds to benefit the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership.

For more on Bier Brewery, visit bierbrew ery.com/home.

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hold a holiday preview shopping event from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5. Visitors can kick-start their holi day shopping with the merchants at Carmel City Center while sipping on wine and Peppermint White Russians at four of the participating shops. Shoppers can also enjoy live music by students from Carmel High School’s Select Sound, who will be caroling from 2 to 5 p.m. Many shops will offer holiday sales and promotions. Learn more at CarmelCityCenter.com.

Crumbl Cookies opens in west Carmel — Crumbl Cookies opened a location Oct. 14 in west Carmel at 9873 N. Mich igan Rd., Suite 130-B. The shop will employ more than 60 people and be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 8

a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Crumbl features and sells six of more than 200 rotating cookie flavors each week. The west Carmel location is the fifth Crumbl shop owned by Tyson Barrett. Learn more at Crumbl.com.

Future Five Leaders to Watch — IU Health Community Medicine OBGYN Administrative Leader

Konye Ori has been named among the Medical Group Management Association Future Five Leaders to Watch in 2022.

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American College of Medical Practice Executives Honors and Awards Committee from hundreds of individuals nominated by physician leaders. Ori is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a board-certified Healthcare Finance Professional.

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Brain cancer survivor completes inspirational ride

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A Carmel doctor and brain cancer survi vor took to the road for the 100-mile Tour de Komen bike ride this month in an effort to inspire others with physical challenges to get active to help in their recovery and in support of two family friends who battled breast cancer.

The ride began in Fishers and ended in Terre Haute.

Dr. Doug Metz was diagnosed in 1996 at age 39 with an acoustic neuroma brain tumor.

“The diagnosis of a 5-centimeter acous tic neuroma tumor and seeing the MRI was scary and discouraging. Surgery that was needed to treat me was emotionally devastating,” Metz said. “I learned that the surgery would save my life and could cure me of the tumor but would leave me with a variety of possible permanent disabilities.”

After the surgery, Metz struggled with balance issues and had to learn to walk again. He also became permanently deaf in his left ear, had vision impairment because of dry eye syndrome and was left with a permanent facial deformity caused by nerve damage.

“Some days I felt like I was moving for ward in a heavy fog, trying to grasp it all, but knowing I needed to keep moving,” Metz said. “Just like in cycling, you must keep moving or you will fall over.”

Active in road biking, rock climbing, swimming and skating before his diagnosis, Metz focused his efforts on getting some function back so he could be reengaged with family activities and return to work

duties as chief health services officer and executive vice president at American Spe ciality Health. His wife, Ruth, saw informa tion about the Tour de Komen ride, and Metz was impressed with the focus on research to find better treatments.

Metz said he had to overcome many neg ative and difficult times climbing the hills of brain tumor recovery. It’s become a mes sage he wants to pass along to others.

“Once I learned to be aware and accept that recovery would be hard, that ‘living life’ with limitations, such as a disfigured face and hearing loss, would be different than expected, I came to grasp and accept that living life outside of that smaller box I had previously accepted could be hard, but fulfill ing, thrilling and joyful,” Metz said. “Accepting a new reality and pushing through it with all available tools and supporters makes cross ing the recovery finish line possible.”

The ride was founded by Westfield resident Kyle Vannoni, who lost his mother to breast cancer. The event benefits the Susan G. Komen nonprofit, which raises funds to sup port breast cancer patients and find a cure.

Learn more at tourdekomen.org.

Dr. Doug Metz recently completed the 100-mile Tour de Komen bike ride. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Doug Metz)

Actress gets dream role in ATI production

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

When Sydney Howard saw “Violet” for the first time, she was touched.

“It was one of the most impactful theatrical expe riences I’ve had,” said Howard, who saw the show in 2019 while study ing in the U.K. “The whole message about a young woman learning how to say yes, how to be brave and reach self-actual ization was something I could connect with. I knew immediately I wanted to eventually do it ever since.”

Howard, based in New York City, will make her first appearance in the Indianap olis area as the title character in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Violet,” set for Oct. 28 to Nov. 13 at the Studio The ater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“She experienced an accident when she was 13 years old that left her with a horrible scar on her face,” Howard said. “It never healed properly. She has plans to go to see this televangelist, who she believes with all of her soul is going to heal her.”

The musical is set in 1964 in the South amid the Civil Rights Movement. For part of the show, Violet is on a bus traveling from a small town in North Carolina to Tulsa, Okla.

“The scar is treated as a metaphor that we all have things we wish we could change about ourselves,” Howard said. “These things that maybe we are insecure about keep us from becoming as brave and forthcoming in our life as we could be. That’s a journey everybody can connect with and that’s what drew me to it.”

Howard is on stage nearly the entire time, so there is a lot of line memorization.

“It’s a challenge, but it’s a challenge that I love,” she said.

Quincy Carman, a College Wood Elemen tary fourth-grader from Carmel, plays a young Violet. Carman, 10, learned about the audition from her vocal coach, Rebec ca McConnell. Carman started acting two

years ago. She has appeared in Jr. Civic shows “Frozen” and “The Little Mermaid.”

“I like that it’s the first show where I’m the only kid in it,” Carman said. “I feel like I can learn a lot.”

Carman said she loves Broadway.

“My friends like watch ing me perform and I like to perform,” she said. “It just makes me feel happy.”

Indianapolis resident Tiffany Gilliam, who portrays a music hall singer, has been in several Civic Theatre, Beef & Boards and Indiana Repertory Theatre shows.

“I heard about the show but didn’t really know the details of the show, so I did some homework,” Gilliam said. “Singing is my first love. I thought it fit the style of the show, fits with who I am and my gos pel upbringing, so it fit perfectly.”

The 11-person cast includes Judy Fitzger ald, one of ATI’s three co-founders.

Indianapolis resident Richard Roberts, who is on the IRT artistic staff, is directing.

“I looked at the show and I fell in love with it,” Roberts said. “It’s a beautiful

show. It’s an interesting challenge be cause half of the show takes place on a bus. For me to figure out how to stage that is very exciting.”

Roberts said 275 people auditioned from across the nation.

Maurice-Aime Green, from Las Vegas, performed some songs from the musi cal when he was at the  University of Ne vada, Las Vegas.

“I love the story, and Jeanine Tesori is one of my favorite musical theater com posers,” said Green, who plays one of the Army members on the bus. “The songs attracted me more than anything. The con tent of the show is very inspiring.”

Luke Weber, who graduated from Texas Tech and is based in New York, plays Mon ty. He was supposed to play the role in a college production but it was shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When I saw the job listing on Playbill, I sent in a monologue and a song,” Weber said. “Whenever I listen to the soundtrack of the show, I get goosebumps. Some shows can be predictable, but this show, you don’t know where it’s going to go.”

For more, visit atistage.org.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

“The Addams Family” runs through Nov. 20 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianap olis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘DECEPTION’

David Ranalli will present “Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE

Carmel Apprentice Theatre will present “The Addams Family,” a musical, from Oct. 27 to Nov. 13 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carm el. For more, visit thecat.biz.

‘THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ at 7 p.m. Oct. 28-29 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

AARON LEWIS

Aaron Lewis will perform a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

JON MCLAUGHLIN

Jon McLaughlin: Indiana 15th Anniversary Tour will stop at The Tarkington at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Midtown’s Got Talent announces winners

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The winners have been announced for Carmel’s Midtown’s Got Talent, which re cently staged its third annual music talent competition at Midtown Plaza.

The event ended Oct. 7. The winners were youth (age 10-13): 1. John Paul Pack, 2. Evan Burton and 3. Alex Selear, Azalia Davidson: teen (age 14-17): 1. Meg Iyer, 2. Teilah McClung and 3. Alyssa Fuhrman; adult (age 18-over): 1. Laura Adornato, 2. Michael Gallo and 3. Jess Wright.

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The cast of Actors Theatre of Indiana pauses during rehearsal. (Photo courtesy of ATI)

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Blues artist set to perform

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Joanne Shaw Taylor hopes her second appearance in the Indianapolis area will be a bit warmer.

there doing it. After COVID-19, everything got shut down for so long.”

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“I played the Slip pery Noodle around 2010 in the dead of the winter,” she said.

The English blues artist will per form a concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I’m a blues guitarist, soul singer who writes pop songs,’ Taylor said. “It’s kind of a jumble.”

She will perform songs from her eighth studio album, “Nobody’s Fool,” produced by Joe Bonamassa, which will be released Oct. 28. The album includes “Just No Getting Over You (Dream Cruise),” which has already been released as a single.

She also will perform songs from “The Blues Album,” which was released in 2021, and some favorites.

“It’s nice to see the venues getting nicer and bigger,” Taylor said. “It’s nice to be out

Taylor was discovered by Dave Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, at age 16. Taylor had performed at a charity event because her mother had breast cancer. A friend of Stewart passed along a demo CD from the performance. Stewart invited her on the road with his supergroup at the time.

“It was one of those fateful things,” she said. “I do feel fortu nate, but the harder you work and the more you are out there, the more those opportunities seem to find you.”

Taylor said there are three or four songs she feels she always needs to perform.

“There are some you should play but you’ve played them every night for five years and you want to rest them for a little bit,” Taylor said. “It’s good to keep it fresh. If we are bored on stage, it’s not going to be transmitted to the audience.”

Some of the songs she usually performs are “Dyin’ To Know,” “Mud Honey” and “Going Home.”

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

Wiscons to perform new album

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Brett Wiscons has had some notable ap pearances with performers such as Jimmy Buffett, Bon Jovi, Hootie & the Blowfish and the Zac Brown Band.

as a solo act, so to be able to play this al bum live, front-to-back, with some of these fine ladies and gentlemen, including Thom, is a dream come true.”

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“The fact I’ve gotten to perform on the same stage or lineup as some of my musical heroes has been truly fantastic for me,” the Zi onsville resident said. “I had posters of some of these artists on my wall. And to play on a cruise ship with Jon Bon Jovi is still a ‘pinch me’ moment. I’m grateful for all of the ups and downs. And I truly believe, at 42, we’ve only just begun.”

Wiscons will perform songs from his 2022 full-length album, “Late Bloomer,” at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. The album was created with mix engineer, producer and collaborator Thom Daugherty, a Carmel resident.

“I’m really excited to have some of the studio musicians from the record joining me on stage that night,” he said. “I mostly tour

The first show will include acoustic and special songs. The second show will include a 20-year reunion set with his former band Great Scott!

“Overall, the songs have a theme about hope,” Wiscons said. “My pro ducer (Daugherty) and I wrote all of the tunes during the pandemic and lockdown, and we were trying to shine some light into the darkness we were all going through. I think you can hear it all on the record. We touch on universal themes of love, parental love, romantic love and love for your common man/woman, too.”

The album crosses several genres.

“One of Thom’s greatest gifts is his abil ity to understand the essence of what his artists should sound like that’s unique to them, and I firmly believe we nailed it,” he said. “There are shades of a lot of my favor ite bands and artists on the record.”

For more, visit brettwiscons.com.

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UHS students embracing ‘Fools’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Neil Simon’s comic fable “Fools” provides the perfect role for University High School senior Celeste Hastings. “I love being silly and stupid on stage,” said Hastings, a Zionsville resident. “My favorite thing is ComedySportz. It’s improv and being goofy on stage. I love comedic roles.”

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Hastings plays Sophia, the lead love inter est, in University High School’s production of the play at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the school’s Andrews Hall.

“The most challenging thing is getting in the mind of a character who is cursed with stupidity. That is an interesting role to take on,” she said.

Senior Pierce Garino-Heisey, a Carmel resident who also participates in ComedySportz, plays Dr. Zubritsky.

“I’m the village doctor and Sophia’s fa ther,” Garino-Heisey said. “I like that I get to be like a cartoon character on stage. I get to go all out with the character, be completely wacky, goofy and ridiculous, which is some thing I haven’t been able to do before in an actual show. Obviously, in ComedySportz, I can.”

Garino-Heisey said the challenge is keep ing up with the dialogue with the physical movements and on-stage blocking.

“There are a lot of things that are slap stick,” he said.

“The kids have been embracing taking on the silliness of it,” she said.

Tickets are available at the door or at bit. ly/3EZn7WC. Adult tickets are $10 and stu dent tickets are $8.

From left, University High School students Pierce Garino-Heisey, Celeste Hastings and Kayla Rosetti appear in “Fools.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Closing night film stirs emotions

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Heartland International Film Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig is passionate about all the films his festival shows, but one in particular stood out this year.

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“‘The Whale’ means a lot to me on many levels, from the first time I saw the film a couple months ago to sharing it with a sold-out crowd on closing night (Oct. 16),” said Sor vig, a Carmel resident. “Indianapolis-born Brendan Fraser was here prior to COVID for an anniversary screening of ‘The Mummy’ and the parallels of seeing him transform both onscreen in his career-best perfor mance and offscreen as his career resurges to new heights has been touching. ‘The Whale’ is a powerful film with an especially impactful ending, and it was amazing being able to share that with our fans to close out the festival.”

All three major cash prizes were awarded to women directors at the Oct. 15 awards presentation. The top prize winners were

“Hidden Letters” from director Violet Du Feng and co-director Qing Zhao ($20,000 Documentary Feature Grand Prize); “Our Father, the Devil” from director Ellie Foumbi ($20,000 Narrative Feature Grand Prize); and “Wildcat” from directors Melissa Lesh and Trevor Frost ($5,000 Jim my Stewart Legacy Award).

“The B1G Story: George Taliaferro,” directed by Tucker Gragg and Kevin Weaver, won the Indiana Spotlight Award ($2,000 cash prize) and “The Best We’ve Got: The Carl Erskine Story,” directed by Ted Green, received the Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award.

The Overall Audience Choice Award went to “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game,” directed by Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg (USA).

“I received more compliments on the lineup and our variety of films this year than ever before from our in-person attendees,” Sorvig said. “Movie-going has changed dramatically with streaming and COVID, but response and interest remains high, which was encourag ing, both for in-person and streaming.”

For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

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Where’s Amy attends Heartland Film Festival events

Heartland supporters Brianna Saunders (Westfield), left, with daughters Layla Saunders (Westfield) and Eleanora Saunders (Westfield), actor Carson Minniear (Los Angeles) and husband Ronnie Saun ders (Westfield) at the 31st annual Heartland International Film Festival’s Opening Night Film, the Cinemania cocktail party and Closing Night Awards Show and After Party. The festival ran October 6-16. Film buffs and fans had the opportunity to see films and meet filmmakers from all around the world. Be sure to check out Heartland’s mini-movie series showcasing holiday classics at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis (Dec. 1-2) and Theatre at the Fort (Dec.15-18) in Lawrence. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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.

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Shower for the ages

Commentary by Bill Bernard

We’ve all seen (and many of us have endured) a shower similar to our homeown er’s original shower. It had a fiberglass base, cultured marble panels lining the walls and a metal-framed glass enclosure. The textured glass enclosure had an age-induced haze that, despite regular cleaning, always looked less than ideal. It is not uncommon to find water damage asso ciated with this combination of materials. Such was the case with this shower. Our homeowner took the opportunity afforded them by the need to repair the water dam age and modified the shower to facilitate staying in the home for years to come. The existing shower was relatively small and adjacent to a large corner tub. The new layout eliminates the unused tub and max imizes the shower footprint. The shower is now big enough to incorporate a generously sized bench and two showerheads (one fixed and one handheld). The shower is enclosed by frameless, clear glass wall panels and a door. The walls are finished with hexagonal tile, and a recessed niche is incorporated

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The new layout eliminates the unused tub and maximizes the shower footprint. (Photo courtesy of Bill Bernard)

within easy reach of both the bench and the showerheads. The shower has a custom tile pan finished with natural stones that create a soothing texture underfoot. Stay home, be moved.

Bill Bernard works for SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+. He has more than 30 years of experience. For more, email aaron@choosesurroundings.com.

Visiting Lexington and Concord, American Revolution first battle sites

Commentary by Don Knebel

As we return from Cape Cod, we stop at Lexington and Concord, Mass., sites of the first battles of the American Revolution.

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During the French and Indian War, the Massachusetts colonial militia, fighting alongside the British, obtained a supply of arms. At war’s end, it stashed the remaining weapons in Concord. On the eve ning of April 18, 1775, 700 British soldiers left Boston for Concord, seeking to eliminate the threat the weapons, which Britain also claimed to own, posed to them. Paul Revere and William Dawes then set out separate ly on horseback to warn the militia “the British are coming.” At 5 a.m. on April 19, a contingent of British troops arrived in Lex ington, where 77 militiamen, assembled at Buckman Tavern, came out and stood along Lexington Green. After someone, perhaps inadvertently, pulled a trigger, the British opened fire, killing eight militiamen and wounding nine, including Prince Eastabrook, a slave. The British forces continued the 7 miles to Concord, where they found most of the arms already moved. Encountering a large militia force at Concord’s North Bridge,

the “Redcoats” retreated toward Boston. About 2,000 armed militiamen pursued them for 18 miles, shooting from behind trees and walls. Before the British troops reached

Clearing up confusing words

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

I’ve been keeping a list of words I hear that perplex and puzzle even the smartest word nerds out there.

“plum” appointment or job, that means the person is receiving an incredibly desirable job.

safety, 73 had been killed and 174 wounded. The Massachusetts militia suffered 90 casu alties. The American Revolution had begun. Today, a famous statue on Lexington Green honors the Lexington militia, includ ing the so-called “Minutemen,” prepared to fight on a minute’s notice. Across the street is Buckman Tavern, now a museum, and a marker remembering Eastabrook. An obe lisk erected in 1836 at the site of Concord’s North Bridge was dedicated with a reading of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem celebrating the “embattled farmers” “who fired the shot heard ‘round the world.” The nearby Minute Man National Historic Park features an ani mated retelling of that event.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

Notice Regarding Division of the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana into Legislative Body Districts

Pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-4-6-3, the Common Council of the City of Carmel (the “City”) is dividing the City’s legislative body districts into six (6) single member districts on or before December 31, 2022, for the election of Council Members in 2023 and thereafter. To accomplish this division, the Council has adopted Redistricting Guidelines which are available upon request in the office of the City Clerk, Carmel City Hall, Third Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. The division of the Common Council into legislative body districts will be accomplished pursuant to the following schedule:

October 28, 2022 Last Day for Members of the Public to Submit Objections or by Noon Written Comments Regarding the Redistricting Guidelines to the Office of the City Clerk.

November 3, 2022 Deadline for Plans Submitted by the Public. Redistricting by Noon Coordinator Makes Draft of City Districting Plan Available for Examination by the Public at the Office of the City Clerk.

GRAMMAR GUY

Today, I’d like to clear up some of the confusion with some quick-hitting didactic disambiguations.

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of mus tard. A few years ago, I almost started a mustard review podcast. A few weeks ago, I heard someone say, “That won’t cut the mustard.” Certainly, the person meant “pass muster,” right? After all, “pass muster” means “to gain approval or acceptance.” As it turns out, “cut mustard” is a term that means “to reach or surpass the desired standard or performance.” So, the two terms not only sound alike but have similar meanings. Hopefully that delineation cuts the mustard for you.

Is someone “plum” or “plumb” out of luck? The standard phrase is “plumb out of luck,” which means “completely out of luck.” One of the definitions of “plumb” is “completely/ squarely/utterly.” When someone gets a

Have you ever heard the phrase “wishful thinking”? Or is it “wistful thinking”? This made me think about the term. The correct phrase is “wishful” thinking, which is when a person is thinking of the way he wishes or wants them to be, even when that is unrealistic or overly idealistic. “Wistful” means “full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy.” So, I suppose you could think “wistfully,” but the common vernacu lar phrase is “wishful thinking.”

In case you’re wondering, you “broach” — not “breach” — the subject. This is a confus ing one. Breach means “to break open,” so it kind of makes sense to “break open the subject.” However, broach means “to bring up or suggest for the first time.”

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

November 9, 2022 Special Meeting of Council to Introduce Ordinance Adopting 6:00 pm City Districting Plan and Plans Submitted by the Public, First Reading on Ordinance Preliminarily Approving a Plan, and Assignment to the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee.

November 15, 2022 Public Meeting of the Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee

6:00 pm for Purpose of Reviewing and Evaluating Draft of City Districting Plan and Plans Submitted by the Public, and making a recommendation to the Council. Hearing to be held in Council Caucus Room, Third Floor City Hall.

November 21, 2022 Public Hearing for Purpose of Reviewing and Evaluating 6:00 pm Draft of City Districting Plan and Plans Submitted by the Public, Making Revisions to Plan to be Adopted by Council, and to Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Plan on Final Passage. Written comments on any plan must be received by the City Clerk by Noon this day.

Within 30 days of Filing of a Certified Copy of the Ordinance Establishing Adoption Districts with the Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court no later than Thirty (30) Days After the Ordinance is Adopted Pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-4-6-3(m).

Each of the meetings set forth above will be held in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, Second Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, and shall begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. The public’s participation in the redistricting process is welcomed. All Council meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to submit proposed districting plans that comply with the Redistricting Guidelines adopted by the Council. A Public Plan Submission Kit (including census data) is available during normal business hours in the office of the City Clerk set forth above. To be considered by the Council, redistricting plans submitted by the public must comply with the Redistricting Guidelines and must be submitted to the office of the City Clerk no later than Noon on November 3, 2022.

Buckman Tavern in Lexington, Mass. (Photo by Don Knebel)

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL BONDS $62,450,000 (Preliminary, Subject to Change) CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEASE RENTAL BONDS, SERIES 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that upon not less than twenty-four (24) hours notice, and in any event not later than ninety (90) days after the first publication date of this notice, given by telephone, facsimile, electronically or otherwise on behalf of the City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), a separate body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”), separate electronic and sealed bids will be received on behalf of the Authority in care of the Authority’s municipal advisor (the “Municipal Advisor”), Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC (the “Municipal Advisor”), 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, (317) 465-1500 (telephone), bids@bakertilly. com (e-mail), in the manner as set forth herein, and each bid will be considered for the purchase of the ad valorem property tax lease rental bonds of the Authority designated as the “City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority Ad Valorem Property Tax Lease Rental Bonds, Series 2022” (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of Sixty-Two Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($62,450,000) (preliminary, subject to change), bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven percent (7.00%) per annum, to be issued by the Authority pursuant to a Trust Indenture, to be dated as of the first day of the month that the Bonds are sold or issued (the “Indenture”), by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee bank to be selected by the Authority to serve as trustee, registrar and paying agent thereunder (the “Trustee”). A bid must be submitted for all the Bonds for each maturity. Upon completion of the bidding procedures described herein, the results of the sealed, non-electronic bids received shall be compared to the electronic bids received by the Authority.

TYPES OF BIDS ALLOWED. Bids may be submitted via the PARITY® web site (“PARITY®”). Bidders may access the sale at the PARITY® website via the sale link at Internet Address www.newissuehome.i-deal. com until 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on the date identified in the notice given by, or on behalf of the Authority, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the sale of the Bonds. To bid via PARITY®, bidders must have both (1) completed the registration form on PARITY®, if not previously registered, and (2) requested and received admission to the Authority’s sale, as described in the Registration and Admission to Bid and details set forth below. As an alternative to PARITY®, bidders may submit a sealed bid to the Municipal Advisor at the address described above until 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on the date identified in the notice given by, or on behalf of the Authority, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the sale of the Bonds. It is currently anticipated that sealed bids on the Bonds will be requested to be submitted on November 29, 2022 (preliminary, subject to change).

POTENTIAL BIDDER QUESTIONS. If a potential bidder has questions related to the Authority, the financing or the submission of bids, questions should be submitted by electronic mail to the Municipal Advisor at the addresses set forth in this notice no later than 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on November 25, 2022. Any question submitted after such date and time or not submitted via electronic mail to the Municipal Advisor at the addresses set forth in this notice will not receive any response. To the best of the Authority’s ability, all questions submitted on or before such date and time and submitted via electronic mail to the Municipal Advisor at the addresses set forth in this notice will be addressed by the Authority and sent to all potential bidders, including all bidders requesting the twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of sale, no later than 5:00 p.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on November 28, 2022. Additionally, upon request, the written responses of the Authority will be sent via electronic mail to any other interested person or entity requesting such written responses. Potential bidders should review the information in this notice as well as the Preliminary Official Statement (as defined herein) for information regarding the Authority, the financing and the submission of bids prior to submitting any questions.

FORM, MATURITY AND PAYMENT OF BONDS. Interest on the Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of twelve (12) thirty (30)-day months for a three hundred and sixty (360)-day year and shall be payable semiannually on January 15 and July 15 in each year, commencing July 15, 2023. The Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds in either certificated form or in book-entry-only form (as selected by the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”)) in either denominations of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof or minimum denominations of $100,000 each and any multiple of $1,000 above such minimum denomination, as selected by the Authority, not exceeding the aggregate principal amount of such Bonds maturing on the applicable principal payment date, and when issued, will be registered in the name of the Purchaser, or if the Purchaser determines to have such Bonds issued in book-entry-only form, then in the name of CEDE & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), New York, New York. If book-entry-only form is selected by the Purchaser, the purchasers of beneficial interests in the Bonds (the “Beneficial Owners”) will not receive physical delivery of bond certificates and ownership by the Beneficial Owners will be evidenced by book-entry only. As long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Bonds as nominee of DTC, payments of principal and interest will be made directly to such registered owner, which will in turn, remit such payments to the DTC Participants for subsequent disbursement to the Beneficial Owners. Neither the Authority, the Redevelopment Commission, the City nor the Trustee, shall have any liability for the failure of DTC or any DTC Participant to remit the payment or provide any notice to any Beneficial Owner.

Maturity Date* Principal Amount* Maturity Date* Principal Amount*

July 15, 2023 $ 880,000 January 15, 2033 $1,595,000

January 15, 2024 1,130,000 July 15, 2033 1,630,000

July 15, 2024 1,150,000 January 15, 2034 1,665,000

January 15, 2025 1,165,000 July 15, 2034 1,705,000

July 15, 2025 1,185,000 January 15, 2035 1,740,000

January 15, 2026 1,210,000 July 15, 2035 1,785,000

July 15, 2026 1,230,000 January 15, 2036 1,825,000

January 15, 2027 1,255,000 July 15, 2036 1,870,000

July 15, 2027 1,275,000 January 15, 2037 1,915,000

January 15, 2028 1,300,000 July 15, 2037 1,960,000

July 15, 2028 1,325,000 January 15, 2038 2,010,000

January 15, 2029 1,350,000 July 15, 2038 2,060,000

July 15, 2029 1,380,000 January 15, 2039 2,110,000

January 15, 2030 1,405,000 July 15, 2039 2,165,000

July 15, 2030 1,435,000 January 15, 2040 2,220,000

January 15, 2031 1,465,000 July 15, 2040 2,280,000

July 15, 2031 1,495,000 January 15, 2041 2,335,000

January 15, 2032 1,525,000 July 15, 2041 2,400,000

July 15, 2032 1,560,000 January 15, 2042 2,460,000

*estimated, subject to change

The final aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and the principal maturity schedule for the Bonds will be provided to registered bidders at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled time of sale. The Authority reserves the right to adjust principal amounts within maturities to achieve desired annual debt service amounts based upon the rates bid by the successful bidder, the Authority’s or the Redevelopment Commission’s current debt service requirements and the Authority’s or the Redevelopment Commission’s anticipated debt service requirements during the term of the Bonds. In addition, the Authority also reserves the right to decrease the entire principal amount of the Bonds issued based on the actual interest rates bid by the successful bidder based on the annual lease payments to be paid by the Redevelopment Commission under the Lease (as defined in the Indenture). If the maximum principal amount of the Bonds issued decreases, the Authority reserves the right to adjust principal amounts within maturities based on the parameters set forth in this paragraph.

All payments of interest on the Bonds will be paid by check or draft mailed one business day prior to each interest payment date, to the registered owners of the Bonds as of the first (1st) day of the month in which such interest is payable at the address as it appears on the registration books kept by the Trustee as of the first (1st) day of the month which includes such interest payment date or at such other address as is provided to the Trustee in writing by such registered owner. Principal on the Bonds will be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as DTC or its nominee is the registered owner of the Bonds, principal of and interest on the Bonds will be paid directly by the Trustee to DTC as provided hereinabove.

The Bonds may be transferred or exchanged at the office of the Trustee, subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture.

REDEMPTION PROVISIONS. The Bonds maturing on or after January 15, 2033 shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the Authority, in whole or in part, on any date after July 15, 2032 at a redemption principal equal to the principal amount of the Bonds, together with accrued interest, and without any redemption premium. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Authority reserves the right to modify the optional redemption terms of the Bonds prior to the sale of the Bonds, and in the twenty-four (24) hour sale notice, the Authority will either confirm that there are no modifications to the optional redemption terms or set forth any such modifications to the optional redemption terms of the Bonds.

Upon the election of the Purchaser, any of the Bonds may be issued as term bonds subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption on January 15 and July 15 of the year set forth above at 100% of the face value in accordance with the schedule set forth above. If any Bonds are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, the Trustee shall credit against the mandatory sinking fund requirement for any term bonds and corresponding mandatory sinking fund redemption obligation, in the order determined by the Authority, any term bonds maturing on the same date which have previously been redeemed (otherwise than as a result of a previous mandatory redemption requirement) or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation or purchased for cancellation by the Trustee and not theretofore applied as a credit against any redemption obligation. Each term bond so delivered or canceled shall be credited by the Trustee at 100% of the principal amount thereof against the mandatory sinking fund obligation on such mandatory obligations and the principal amount of that term bond to be redeemed by operation of the mandatory sinking fund requirement shall be accordingly reduced; provided, however, the Trustee shall only credit such term bonds to the extent received on or before forty-five days preceding the applicable mandatory redemption date.

Notice of any redemption will be mailed by first class mail by the Trustee not less than 30 days prior to the date selected for redemption to the registered owners of all Bonds to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration books of the Trustee; provided, however, that failure to give such notice by mailing or a defect in the notice or the mailing as to the Bonds will not affect the validity of any proceedings for redemption as to any other Bonds for which notice is adequately given. Notice having been mailed, the Bonds designated for redemption will, on the date specified in such notice, become due and payable at the then applicable redemption price. On presentation and surrender of such Bonds in accordance with such notice at the place at which the same are expressed in such notice to be redeemable, such Bonds will be redeemed by the Trustee and any paying agent for that purpose. From and after the date of redemption so designated, unless default is made in the redemption of the Bonds upon presentation, interest on the Bonds designated for redemption will cease.

With respect to any optional redemption of the Bonds, unless moneys sufficient to pay the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to be redeemed has been received by the Trustee prior to the giving of such notice of redemption, such notice will state that said redemption is conditional upon the receipt of such moneys by the Trustee on or prior to the date fixed for redemption. If such moneys are not received by the redemption date, such notice will be of no force and effect, the Trustee will not redeem such Bonds, the redemption price will not be due and payable and the Trustee will give notice, in the same manner in which the notice of redemption was given, that such moneys were not so received and that such Bonds will not be redeemed and that the failure to redeem such Bonds will not constitute an event of default under the Indenture. Moneys need not be on deposit with the Trustee prior to the mailing of the notice of redemption of the Bonds pursuant to the Indenture.

INTEREST RATES AND BANK QUALIFICATION. Each bid must be for all of the Bonds and must state the rate or rates of interest therefor, not exceeding the maximum per annum interest rate hereinbefore specified. Such interest rate or rates must be in multiples of one-eighth (1/8), one-twentieth (1/20) or one hundredth (1/100) of one percent (1.00%). Bids specifying more than one interest rate must also specify the amount and maturities of the Bonds bearing each rate. All Bonds of a particular issue maturing on the same date shall bear the same rate of interest. Although not a term of sale, it is requested that each bid show the net dollar cost to final maturity and the net effective average interest rate on the entire issue.

The Bonds have NOT been and will not be designated by the Authority as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” under Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect on the respective date of issuance of the Bonds.

BIDDING DETAILS. Any person interested in submitting a bid for the Bonds must furnish written notice of such intent along with such person’s name, address and telephone number, on or before 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time), November 28, 2022, to the Municipal Advisor at the address and contact information set forth above. The person may also furnish a telex number or e-mail address. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any

person or entity registered in PARITY® will be automatically deemed to have complied with the foregoing requirements for so long as such person or entity is registered in PARITY® In addition to sending the notice on PARITY®, the Authority will cause each person so registered to be notified of the date and time bids will be received for the Bonds, not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the date and time of sale. The notification shall be made by telephone at the number furnished by such person and also by telex and electronically if a telex number or e-mail address has been furnished. No bids for less than ninety-nine and one-half percent (99.50%) of the par value of the Bonds will be considered. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid. If no acceptable bid is received on the date fixed for sale of the Bonds, the sale may be continued from day to day thereafter without further advertisement for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, but if so continued, no bid will be accepted which offers an interest cost which is equal to or higher than the best bid received at the time fixed for the sale.

A bidder may purchase bond insurance to guarantee the repayment of the debt service of the Bonds from a bond insurance company; provided, however, the payment of any premium for any such bond insurance will be paid by the successful bidder from its discount bid, and will not be paid by the Authority.

Each of the bids for the Bonds not submitted via PARITY® (i) must be on the form approved by the Authority, without additions, alterations or erasures, which form may be obtained from the Municipal Advisor at the address set forth herein, and (ii) delivered to the Municipal Advisor on behalf of the Authority at the address or contact information set forth above.

INTERNET BIDS. If using PARITY®, bidders must first visit the PARITY® web site where, if they have never registered with PARITY®, they can register and then request admission to bid on the Bonds. Only NASD registered broker dealers and dealer banks with DTC clearing arrangements will be eligible to bid. Any questions pertaining to the PARITY® web site may be directed to PARITY® at (212) 849-5021.

RULES OF ELECTRONIC BIDDING. The “Rules” of PARITY® can be viewed on their respective websites and are incorporated herein by reference. Bidders must comply with the PARITY® in addition to requirements of this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds. To the extent there is a conflict between the Rules of PARITY® and this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds, this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds shall control.

CLOSED AUCTION. Bidders may change and submit bids as many times as they wish during the sale period, but they may not withdraw a submitted bid. The last bid submitted by a bidder prior to the deadline for the receipt of bids will be compared to all other final bids to determine the winning bid. During the sale, no bidder will see any other bidder’s bid, nor will they see the status of their bid relative to other bids (e.g. whether their bid is a leading bid).

AMENDMENTS. The Authority reserves the right to amend any information contained in this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds. The Authority also reserves the right to postpone, from time to time, the date established for the receipt of bids on the Bonds. Any such amendment or postponement will be announced on the Amendments Page accessible through the View Amendments button of PARITY®, or via TM3 and/or Bloomberg wire service, at any time prior to the date and time established for the auction. If any date fixed for the auction is postponed, any alternative sale date will be announced at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such alternative sale date.

BASIS FOR AWARD. The sale of the Bonds will be awarded to the bidder making a bid that conforms to the specifications herein and which produces the lowest Net Interest Cost rate to the Authority. The Net Interest Cost rate is determined by computing the total interest on all of the Bonds to their maturities based upon the schedule provided minus any premium bid and plus any discount. In the event of a bidder ’s error in interest cost rate calculations, the interest rates and premium, if any, set forth or incorporated by reference in the Official Bid Form will be considered as the intended bid.

In the event that the Authority fails to receive a bid on the Bonds from at least three (3) Underwriters (as hereinafter defined), the Authority shall so advise the Purchaser. If the Purchaser is an Underwriter intending to resell all or any portion of the Bonds to the Public (as hereinafter defined), the Purchaser must, prior to acceptance of its bid by the Authority, either (i) agree in writing to neither offer nor sell any of the Bonds to any person at a price that is higher than the initial offering price for each maturity of Bonds during the Holding Period (as hereinafter defined) for any maturity of the Bonds or (ii) request in writing that the Authority treat the first price at which ten percent (10%) of a maturity of the Bonds (the 10% test) is sold to the public as the issue price of that maturity, applied on a maturity-by-maturity basis. For purposes of this Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds, (a) the term “Public” shall mean any person (including an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, or corporation) other than an Underwriter or a related party to an Underwriter, (b) the term “related party” means any two or more persons who have greater than fifty percent (50%) common ownership, directly or indirectly, (c) the term “Underwriter” means (i) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract with the Authority (or with the lead underwriter to form an underwriting syndicate) to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the Public, and (ii) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract directly or indirectly with a person described in clause (i) of this paragraph to participate in the initial sale of the Bonds to the Public (including a member of a selling group or a party to a retail distribution agreement participating in the initial sale of the Bonds to the Public), (d) the term “Underwriters” means more than one Underwriter, and (e) the term “Holding Period” means the period starting on the date the Authority awards the Bonds to the Purchaser (the “Sale Date”) and ending on the earlier of (i) the close of the fifth (5th) business day after the Sale Date, or (ii) the date on which the Underwriter has sold at least ten percent (10%) of each maturity of the Bonds to the Public at prices that are no higher than the initial offering price for such maturity of the Bonds. Any underwriter executing and delivering an Official Bid Form with respect to the Bonds agrees thereby that if its bid is accepted by the Authority (i) it shall accept such designation and (ii) it shall enter into a contractual relationship with all participating underwriters of the Bonds for purposes of assuring the receipt of each such participating underwriter of the Final Official Statement. The Purchaser shall be responsible for providing (i) in writing the initial reoffering prices and other terms, if any, to the Municipal Advisor as and at the time requested and (ii) a certification verifying information as to the bona fide initial offering prices of the Bonds to the Public and sales of the Bonds appropriate for determination of the issue price of, and the yield on, the Bonds under Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as and at the time requested by the Authority’s bond counsel.

GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT. The Purchaser must provide to the Authority a wire transfer in Federal Reserve or other immediately available funds made payable to the Authority in the amount of one percent (1.00%) of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds to be sold to the Purchaser (the amount of such wire transfer being referred to hereinafter as the “Deposit”) within twenty-four (24) hours after being notified of being the Purchaser. If the Deposit is not received by the time set forth above, then the bid of the Purchaser shall be

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rejected. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the Bonds awarded to the Purchaser.

In the event the bidder to whom the Bonds are awarded shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of the bid and this notice, such Deposit shall become the property of the Authority and shall be taken and considered as liquidated damages of the Authority on account of such failure or refusal.

The Purchaser will be required to make payment for the Bonds in Federal Reserve or other immediately available funds and accept delivery of the Bonds within five (5) days after being notified that the Bonds are ready for delivery, at a bank designated by the Authority. Any premium bid must be paid in cash at the time of delivery as a part of the purchase price of the Bonds. The Bonds will be ready for delivery within sixty (60) days after the date on which the award is made, if not deliverable within that period, the Purchaser will be entitled to rescind the sale and the Deposit will be returned. Any notice of rescission must be in writing.

It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bonds nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the Purchaser to accept delivery of and pay for Bonds in accordance with the terms of its bid. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be a part of any Bond or the contract evidenced thereby and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Authority or any of its officers or agents because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing or typing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the Authority; provided, however, it shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser to timely obtain the numbers and to pay the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of the numbers. The Purchaser will also be responsible for any other fees or expenses it incurs in connection with the resale of the Bonds.

AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE. The Bonds are being issued under the provisions of the Indiana Code to provide funding for the costs of all or any portion of the costs 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, paying capitalized interest on the Bonds (if necessary), and the costs of selling and issuing the Bonds and the costs associated therewith, as more fully described in the Preliminary Official Statement.

The principal of and interest on the Bonds are payable solely from the trust estate described under the Indenture and in the Preliminary Official Statement. The trust estate includes certain lease rental payments to be received by the Authority (the “Rental Payments”) pursuant to a lease agreement between the Authority, as lessor, and the Redevelopment Commission, as lessee (the “Lease”). The Redevelopment Commission’s obligation to pay Rental Payments under the Lease is payable solely from the revenues derived from the special benefits tax levied by the Redevelopment Commission pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-14-27. The Bonds are not an obligation or indebtedness of the City or the Redevelopment Commission.

BOND DELIVERY. At the time of delivery of each series of the Bonds, an approving opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, as bond counsel to the Authority (“Bond Counsel”), as to the validity of such series of the Bonds, together with a transcript of the respective series of Bond proceedings, the printed Bonds of such series and closing certificates in the customary form showing no litigation, will be furnished to the successful bidder at the expense of the Authority. In addition, unless Bond Counsel is able, on the date of delivery, to render an opinion to the effect that (1) under existing laws, regulations, judicial decisions and rulings, interest on the Bonds is excludable from gross income under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for federal income tax purposes, and (2) the interest on the Bonds is exempt from income taxation in the state of Indiana for all purposes except the state financial institutions tax, the Purchaser shall have the right to rescind the sale, and in such event the Deposit will be returned.

PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT. A copy of the Preliminary Official Statement prepared at the direction of the Authority in connection with the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) may be obtained from www.newissuehome.i-deal.com or in limited quantities prior to submission of a bid by request from the Municipal Advisor at the address set forth above. Said Preliminary Official Statement will be in a form deemed final by the Authority, pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”), subject to completion as permitted by the Rule.

The Preliminary Official Statement when further supplemented by an addendum or addenda specifying the interest rates of the Bonds, and any other information referred to in paragraph (b)(1) of the Rule, shall constitute a “Final Official Statement” of the Authority with respect to the Bonds, as that term is defined in the Rule. By awarding the Bonds to the Purchaser, the Authority agrees that, no more than seven (7) business days after the date of such award, it shall provide to the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the Bonds are awarded up to ten (10) copies of the Official Statement at the Authority’s expense, any additional copies to be at the expense of the underwriting syndicate. The Authority designates the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the Bonds are awarded as its agent for purposes of distributing copies of the Final Official Statement to each participating underwriter. Any underwriter executing and delivering an Official Bid Form or a bid via PARITY® with respect to the Bonds agrees thereby that if its bid is accepted by the Authority (i) it shall accept such designation, and (ii) it shall enter into a contractual relationship with all participating underwriters of the Bonds for purposes of assuring the receipt of each such participating underwriter of the Final Official Statement. The Purchaser shall be responsible for providing (i) in writing the initial reoffering prices and other terms, if any, to the Municipal Advisor as and at the time requested and (ii) a certification verifying information as to the bona fide initial offering prices of the Bonds to the public and sales of the Bonds appropriate for determination of the issue price of, and the yield on, the Bonds under Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as and at the time requested by the Authority’s Bond Counsel. Alternatively, if the Purchaser is holding the Bonds for its own account and with no present intent to resell any of the Bonds or the interest therein, then the Purchaser will provide a certification to such effect in form and substance satisfactory to the Municipal Advisor and the Authority’s bond counsel.

In order to assist bidders in complying with paragraph (b)(5) of the Rule, the City will undertake, pursuant to the Continuing Disclosure Contract which shall be delivered to the Purchaser at the closing on the Bonds, to provide annual reports, certain financial information, and notices of certain events as required by Section (b)(5) of the Rule. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.

If bids are submitted by mail, they should be addressed to Authority in care of the Municipal Advisor at the address listed above.

The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason and for no reason at all and to waive any and all informalities, defects or requirements set forth in this notice or any bid submitted in response to this notice.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2022.

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