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Parents saddened, shocked by preschool closure

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

For Archana Bailey, the preschool at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ had long “felt like home.”

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EDUCATION

Her four children attended there, with the youngest set to be in the transitional kindergarten class this school year, and Bailey went to the program herself as a child.

So, she was devastated to hear that a fire had broken out in the building on E. Carmel Drive the morning of July 28. Most of the blaze was contained to a storage room, but extensive smoke damage and firefighting efforts led to the rest of the building being unusable anytime soon.

But the bigger surprise came 10 days later, when the church notified preschool families it had decided to suspend the preschool ministry — approximately two weeks before the start of the school year — until further notice.

“It was really, really shocking,” Bailey said. “We can all understand a fire, but the way that everything was handled was subpar, to say the least.”

Since the fire, the preschool director had been scouting temporary locations, and preschool staff created a wish list registry to help supply classrooms, according to Katie Mueller, a preschool parent familiar with both initiatives. Parents said it appeared the school had found a pathway to begin the school year.

“We all were under the assumption that preschool would still happen, it would just be in a different place,” Mueller said. “So, when the news came out that the church had decided not to go forward with the program, I was shocked.”

In response to an interview request, St. Peter’s church emailed documents previously sent to preschool parents and staff about the fire damage and decision to suspend operations.

St. Peter’s announced the closure to preschool staff and families in an Aug. 4 email from the church’s Governance Council.

“It is with a heavy heart that the Gov-

ernance Council has decided to suspend St. Peter’s Preschool ministry until further notice,” the email states. “The decision was discussed at length and various opportunities and solutions to continue preschool operations were considered. Ultimately, it is not possible to safely operate the preschool for the 2023-2024 school year and potentially beyond.”

In an Aug. 8 email from St. Peter’s Senior Pastor Lori Bievenour to preschool staff, Bievenour states that “the building will not be operationally accessible for many months, if not years” and that investigators and insurance professionals have “insisted the building is not safe to enter.”

Tim Griffin, a firefighter and spokesman for the Carmel Fire Department, said he was among crews responding to the fire at St. Peter’s. He said it may be difficult to determine the exact cause of the fire but that foul play is not suspected.

“We can trace back and say, ‘It started in this area of a room,’ but on top of that we get in there and we spray water and move stuff,” Griffin said. “So, in the efforts of putting it out we damage a lot of the (investigator’s) ability to know what happened.”

The church is working to issue refunds to preschool families and severance to employees.

In the meantime, families have been scrambling to find other preschools, and

that has provided a bit of a silver lining for some. Parents said several other local preschools have been helpful and accommodating, especially Orchard Park Preschool at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Carmel. Shelly Wood, senior pastor at OPPC, said she connected with St. Peter’s leadership soon after the fire to offer support, and her church building was considered as a temporary location for the displaced preschool. Ultimately, they determined relocating the entire preschool to OPPC wouldn’t work logistically, Wood said, but Orchard Park Preschool has hired four of the former St. Peter’s preschool teachers and will welcome more than 30 of its former students when the school year begins this month.

It’s been an unexpected pivot with the school year about to start, but Wood said the events of recent years have prepared the preschool to be flexible.

“Since COVID, we’ve been in a state of transition,” Wood said. “We have not ever had a normal year, so it’s par for the course.”

Although heartbroken by the closure of St. Peter’s, Mueller’s has found last-minute spot in another preschool in the area for her two young children.

“(The preschool staff at St. Peter’s) truly treated our children as their own. It really felt like you were dropping your kids off with family,” Mueller said. “It’s just really sad that that has come to an end.”

Carmel firefighters respond to a fire July 28 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. (Photo courtesy of CFD)

Presidential hopeful visits Carmel

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A Texas businessman and pastor hoping to become the nation’s next president stopped in Carmel Aug. 16 to share his “different vision” for the Republican party.

POLITICS

Ryan Binkley, who founded Create Church in Richardson, Texas, was one of two featured speakers at the Hamilton County Republican Party’s Chairman’s Breakfast at Bar Louie.

In an increasingly crowded Republican field including well-known candidates such as former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Binkley, who has never held elected political office, said he is the only GOP contender with a plan to balance the budget within seven years. He said the nation’s debt, which has been increased by presidents of both major parties, is a threat to freedom.

“Right now, most of my counterparts are just business as usual, but this is a huge problem,” Binkley said. “Every time we run the printing presses, inflation happens.”

The father of five said he also stands apart from other Republican candidates because of his comprehensive immigration plan. He supports the Dignity Act, a proposal with bipartisan support that would, among other measures, grant work authorization to undocumented immigrants who pay a fee and meet other conditions.

volunteer five hours a week to tutor urban children in reading, writing and math.

“When we start diving into urban America, not ignoring it, we’re going to change the culture,” he said. “This (political) division that we’re in is only going to be handled one way, and I really see it as a movement of loving your neighbor.”

Binkley said he has nearly received contributions from enough donors to be eligible to participate in the first Republican primary debate, set for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee Wisc. The debate will be aired by Fox News.

Sue Finkam, a Carmel city councilor running as the Republican nominee for mayor, also spoke at the breakfast.

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He said the Republican Party needs to stop ignoring groups that typically vote Democrat, such as college students and residents of large cities. Among his proposals is an initiative for college students to news@currentincarmel.com

A Carmel man is facing a federal charge after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail for a Michigan election worker on Nov. 10, 2020.

COURTS

Andrew Nickels, 37, is charged with one count of making a threatening interstate communication and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.

According to court documents, Nickels is alleged to have called the victim and left the following voicemail:

“We’re watching your … mouth talk about how you think that there’s no irregularities … [Y]ou frauded out America of a real

election … Guess what, you’re gonna pay for it, you will pay for it … [T]en million plus patriots will surround you when you least expect it, and your little infantile Deep State security agency has no time to protect you because they’ll be bought out and we’ll [expletive] kill you … [Y]ou will [expletive] pay for your [expletive] lying [expletive] remarks … We will [expletive] take you out. [Expletive] your family, [expletive] your life, and you deserve a [expletive] throat to the knife … Watch your [expletive] back … watch your [expletive] back.”

The FBI Detroit Field Office is investigating the case.

Ryan Binkley, a Texas pastor and businessman running for president, speaks at the Hamilton County Republican Party’s Chairman’s Breakfast Aug. 16 at Bar Louie. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

soon to be installed are, clockwise from top left, Strolling Professor; Monet, Our Visiting Artist; Shaping Up; Wine, Food and Thou; and Captured. (Images from CPAAC intake forms)

City to install 5 Seward Johnson sculptures purchased in 2018

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee met Aug. 15 to vote on placement of five J. Seward Johnson sculptures purchased by the city in 2018.

CITY NEWS

Most of the sculptures will join the others by Seward Johnson in the Arts & Design District. The city spent $354,000 on the five sculptures, which had a total list price of $509,000, according to the intake forms presented to the CPAAC.

The sculptures are:

• Captured, which features a woman reading on a bench. The committee approved the city’s recommended placement of the $78,000 sculpture in a plaza on the northeast corner of Range Line Road and Main Street as part of the 1st on Main redevelopment project. Installation is expected in the fall.

• Monet, Our Visiting Artist, a sculpture of painter Claude Monet at work. The committee approved the city’s recommended placement of the $75,000 sculpture on the north side of the Japanese Garden. The sculpture will be customized with scenery from the surrounding garden area to make it appear the Monet sculpture is painting a local landscape. Installation is expected in the coming weeks.

• Shaping Up, which features a lady jogging. The $65,000 sculpture will be placed on the west side of the Monon Trail south of 1st St. SW, which was the city’s recommended location. It is expected to be installed in the coming weeks.

• Strolling Professor, which features a man walking while looking at an open book. The CPAAC approved the city’s recommended location on the north side of the Main Street sidewalk southwest of Woody’s Library Restaurant. The $68,000 sculpture is expected to be installed in the coming weeks.

• Wine, Food and Thou, featuring a woman holding a picnic basket. The $68,000 sculpture will be placed on the sidewalk on the south side of Main Street near the entrance to Savor restaurant. Installation is expected in the next few weeks.

Carmel is home to the world’s largest collection of Seward Johnson sculptures outside of the late New Jersey-based artist’s hometown. At the CPAAC meeting, Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, said the city has not purchased additional Seward Johnson sculptures beyond the five to soon be installed.

The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Carmel City Hall.

The J. Seward Johnson sculptures

CCS proposes aligning middle, high school dress codes

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

find a solution rather than discipline on a first offense.

School board member Kristin Kouka said she appreciates the district’s effort to involve parents in the discussion.

EDUCATION

Carmel Clay Schools administrators are proposing updates to school handbooks that include aligning the middle school and high school dress codes and addressing cheating by using artificial intelligence.

David Woodward, CCS director of student services, presented the changes at the Aug. 14 school board meeting. The board is expected to vote on the proposed updates at its Aug. 28 meeting.

The only proposed change to the middle school handbook is to replace the “Dress and Grooming” guidelines with those in place at the high school.

School board member Greg Brown said he believes the high school dress code “seems to be a little bit looser,” as the current middle school dress code specifically prohibits items such as “short skirts and shorts” and “plunging necklines” while the proposed version is less specific.

Woodward said “sometimes specificity ties our hands a little bit” and confirmed that the high school dress code has been effective.

“In our discussions with the principals what we found was that the old language was almost too prescriptive, and suddenly rather than dealing with clothing that may be disrupting the educational environment, a student may come in and say, ‘According to your policy, my clothes actually meet the requirements,’” Woodward said. “So, it became difficult to police.”

He also said that when a dress code issue is raised, the district attempts to communicate with students and parents to

“As a parent of three kids who are in the schools, that’s what I’d want,” she said. “If there’s a problem with what one of my children is wearing I would appreciate it being brought to me and we can discuss it as a family.”

School board member Louise Jackson said she supports bringing consistency to the middle school and high school dress and grooming guidelines.

“When we’re talking about skirts, shorts and blouses (as included in the current middle school code), I know that some people’s ears will perk up and they’ll say, ‘I feel like some of these policies can be biased,’” Jackson said. “I wonder if this will alleviate some of that.”

A proposed update to the high school handbook includes adding artificial intelligence to a list of unauthorized devices or programs that could lead to cheating or plagiarism by giving students an unfair advantage or representing work that’s not their own.

No changes are proposed to the elementary school handbook.

Other action at the school board meeting included:

• Setting public hearings on Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 for 2024 facility projects to be funded with a lease rental bond

• Adopting a resolution in support of military families as part of an effort to receive Indiana Purple Star Designation at all CCS campuses

• Recognizing behavior specialist Gaye Kerschner for receiving the Meritorious Instructor Status Award

DISPATCH

Cruise Indy Car Show — The fourth annual Cruise Indy Car Show and Car Cruise will be presented from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Indiana Spine Group parking lot, 13225 N. Meridian St. in Carmel. New this year is a partnership with Cars and Coffee. Participants will start at the Cars and Coffee location at Meridian Mark, 11611 N. Meridian, Carmel. Those who just want to show their cars can go directly to Indiana Spine Group. There will be a DJ, Folds of Honor raffle, food, face painting, Cruise Indy swag and a scavenger hunt for children. To have a vehicle judged, register online at CruiseIndy.com before midnight Aug. 24. The registration fee is $20 and includes a T-shirt and dash plaque. Day-of-registration fee is $25. For more, visit CruiseIndy.com or call Sandra at 651-278-0812.

DISPATCHES

CCPR master plan survey — Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is inviting the community to participate in an online survey through Aug. 23 to provide input for the 2024-2028 comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. The survey is an opportunity for the public to share feedback on CCPR’s current offerings as well as new park and recreation opportunities. The survey results will be incorporated into the final master plan. Take the survey at carmelclaysurvey.org.

Share what you love about Carmel — The Carmel Clay Historical Society and the Carmel Clay Public Library are partnering to celebrate Hamilton County’s bicentennial with a video compilation. Community members are needed to share on film what they love about Carmel. The video stories will be shared at the Carmel History Fair to be held at the library in November. Filming will take place in the library’s Digital Media Lab from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Learn more and register at CarmelClayLibrary.org.

Emerging Leader Project — Kyle Lenig of Carmel has been selected for the Indiana Democratic Party’s Emerging Leaders Project’s 2023-2024 class. The project offers free training each year to young Democratic leaders who have an interest in running for office or working on campaigns. Learn more at emergingleadersproject.org.

Altrusa style show, fundraiser — The Altrusa International of Indianapolis annual Style Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. Proceeds from the event will benefit the many local organizations Altrusa supports. The Secret Ingredient will provide the latest fall fashions. Doors open at 11 a.m. so attendees can browse the items in the club’s silent auction and raffle as well as check out clothing items and accessories from The Secret Ingredient’s onsite boutique. Tickets cost $55 per person or $395 for a table of eight. Call 317-374-8777 or email altrusaindy@gmail.com to reserve a spot by Sept. 1.

Seaside Institute selection — Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has been selected as a new governor of the Seaside Institute, a Florida-based institute that promotes the building of sustainable places across the globe through education and design. Learn more at seasideinstitute.org.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

CARMEL

Project: Improvements to 3rd Ave. SW

Location: 3rd Ave. SW is closed between Autumn Drive and 2nd Street SW. Access to businesses will be maintained.

Expected completion: Early 2025

Project: Multi-use path construction

Location: Gray Road from 106th to 116th streets. The project is not expected to result in a full closure of the road.

Expected completion: Fall

Project: Reconstruction of 3rd Avenue SW

Location: 3rd Avenue SW between Autumn and Industrial drives

Expected completion: Winter 2024

Project: Reconstruction of N. College Avenue

Location: N. College Avenue between 96th and 106th streets. Utility work is under way with construction beginning in the fall

Expected completion: Spring 2025

FISHERS

Project: 146th and Allisonville Road

Location: Phase 2A traffic restrictions are in place, which eliminate left turn movements from 146th Street onto Allisonville Road and reopen to two through lanes on eastbound and westbound 146th Street. Utility relocation work is ongoing. Periodic lane closures may be necessary to complete this work. Watch for flaggers and workers in and around the construction zone. Construction crews are continuing to work on storm sewer installation and roadway grading. Crews have begun working on the widening of the westbound bridge over the White River. The contractor has installed cofferdams and delineating buoys in the White River for pier construction. Please use caution if canoeing or tubing through the work zone.

Expected completion: The entire project is set for completion in summer 2025

Project: 106th Street and Allisonville Road

Location: A sanitary sewer project is taking place at Metro Airport on 106th Street and Allisonville Road. There are times where lane restrictions may be in place on Allisonville Road.

Expected completion: TBD

Coach remains passionate about rugby despite spinal cord injury

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

At the time, it seemed like any other hard tackle to White River Rugby Football Club player Jeff Russell.

Only this tackle, in a Sept. 11, 2021, game at Carmel, was far different. He dislocated the top vertebrate in his neck and had a spinal cord injury.

“I stopped breathing and was carted off to the hospital in an ambulance,” Russell said. “I spent a week in the ICU. I was paralyzed from the head down.”

After almost another week in the ortho unit, he was able to walk out with a walker.

“Then I spent six months with partial paralysis on my left side,” said Russell, a 2004 Zionsville Community High School graduate.

Russell said images of his neck showed his top vertebrae was more cartilage than bone.

“I really had no business playing rugby for the last 20 years,” he said. “Now, I had just been rolling the dice every time I got out there and I finally rolled snake eyes.”

Although Russell hasn’t been able to play the game he loves, he is still devoted to it.

A Whitestown resident, Russell started playing rugby while he was a student at ZCHS. He is now the head coach of the White River Rugby club and is an assistant coach for the Carmel High Schools boys rugby team.

“I still have some lingering symptoms that will probably never go away,” he said. “I have balance problems because I damaged my brainstem. I can’t tell hot or cold on the right side of my body.”

Russell said the first couple of hours after his injury, doctors knew he was going to recover most of his functions.

“What they’ve learned over the years treating spinal cord injuries is that the first several days are paramount in making sure that you have adequate blood flow to that area to restore and prevent further injury from swelling and those kinds of things,” he said.

Russell said he has other coaches demonstrate contact drills.

When Russell was injured, he was playing against Louisville, a team he played with for several years. At the time of his injury, Russell was also the ZCHS boys coach.

White River returns to action Sept. 9 against Louisville. The team plays its home

games at American Legion Post 155 in Carmel. Russell had played rugby and coached the University of Southern Indiana team and then played several years with Louisville’s club.

Russell said some people wonder why he is so passionate about the sport despite his injury.

“I had a congenital defect that I wasn’t aware of,” he said.

Russell said he highly recommends people have a CT scan and MRI to assess their spine before engaging in a contact sport.

Russell said he played rugby for 20 years and estimates he was tackled around 100 times a year before the catastrophic injury.

To Russell, the sport is special because people of varying abilities can play it.

“So, whether you’re a proficient athlete, or this is your first time trying a sport, rugby has a home for you,” Russell said. “I think it’s a really good way of keeping kids out of trouble. That certainly was the case with me. I wasn’t very good at any of the other sports that I tried.”

That changed when he began playing rugby his junior year at ZCHS.

“Rugby has made my life much, much better than it otherwise would have been,” said Russell, who is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician with Zionsville-based Earl Russell Heating and Cooling Inc., which he co-owns with his father.

Jeffrey Russell is the head coach of the White River Rugby Club. (Photo by Adam Seif)

COMMUNITY

CHS senior golfer sets sights on defending team state title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School golfer Michaela

Headlee is looking to complete her high school career with special memories.

“My goal for my final season is to most importantly enjoy all the time I get to spend with my team, but ultimately, I want to finish the season with an individual and team title,” Headlee said. “Being able to experience the feeling of winning the state title last year has motivated me even more to want to win it again, and I will work as hard as I can to make it happen.”

Headlee finished second individually in the IHSAA state finals as a freshman. She tied for 12th in 2022 as the Greyhounds won the team state title. She tied for 21st her sophomore year.

Headlee said the two aspects of her game she is really focused on improving this season are her chipping and irons.

“Michaela is a talented player and has a

MEET MICHAELA HEADLEE

Favorite athlete: Tiger Woods

Favorite movie: “Elf”

Favorite subject: Health and Wellness

Favorite vacation spot: Florida

competitive drive that is unmatched,” CHS coach Kelly Kluesner said. “She is really fine-tuning her game, focusing on managing her shots based on course conditions, the weather and how she feels her swing is that round. Michaela never gives up. She will fight to the end of every round. My favorite part of Michaela’s game is her mental side.

“While watching her, you wouldn’t know

finish

if she is 6 under or 6 over. She can stay even-keeled, a trait that is hard for so many adults.”

Headlee said she has always had a strong competitive drive in everything she does.

“My dad once asked me if I liked winning, Car

and my response to him was that ‘I don’t like winning, I just don’t like to lose,’” she said.

Kluesner said Headlee is mentoring the younger players and helping them understand the culture of the team.

“I do want to be a leader this year even more than other years,” she said. “Our team has many new faces this year and I hope to let them experience the great culture on our team before I am gone. It also helps that I have other great senior leaders to set good examples.”

Headlee said she leads by example while fellow senior Claire Swathwood, who has committed to the University of Memphis, is the more vocal leader.

Headlee will play golf for Purdue University next season. She will be joined by her close friend Samantha Brown, a Westfield High School senior. Headlee said she liked the idea of playing with Brown.

“I loved the whole campus and facilities that I’d have access to,” Headlee said.

Headlee said she was impressed with the coaches.

“I think it’s a good fit for me,” said Headlee, who started playing golf at age 3 and began playing tournaments at 6.

Michaela Headlee is seeking a strong

to her Carmel High School golf career. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hoffbauer Photography)

Headlee

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Jim Engledow Commons dedicated

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation recently dedicated the central portion of a newly reimagined park to the late Jim Engledow.

On Aug. 14, CCPR celebrated upgrades to West Park, 2700 W. 116 St., with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The area now known as Jim Engledow Commons features a playground, a splash pad and picnic tables.

Engledow served as president of the parks board for eight years and was a member of the board for 20 years. He died at age 66 in August 2022.

“We wanted to find a way to commemorate his incredible contributions to the park system and community,” CCPR Director Michael Klitzing said. “It was one of his favorite parks, and he would frequently bring his grandkids out here.”

During the ceremony, Engledow’s son, Eric, said his father’s work with CCPR is continuing to have an impact on the community. He compared it to a skipping rock — which can be seen frequently in Carmel

“It skips on the water, and it gets bigger and bigger as it goes. When it finally does sink, it continues to influence the direction of the creek,” Eric Engledow said. “That’s my dad.”

The $30 million renovation to West Park has better connected the east and west portions of the park and includes enhanced trail networks. Further improvements to expand trails and add new picnic tables are set to be completed by the fall, according to Klitzing.

Squirrel Stampede to return

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

The Great Squirrel Stampede Fun Run returns Sept. 16 at Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd., in Carmel. The family and pet-friendly event will have 1K and 3K options.

Proceeds benefit the Carmel Clay History Museum, which is under construction on 1st Street SW in Carmel.

The event debuted last year to commemorate the Great Squirrel Stampede, which occurred in 1822 when squirrels displaced by pioneers clearing trees swarmed the local area, devastating crops.

In addition to a race, the Great Squirrel Stampede will include games, activities, photo opportunities, treats and more. A Golden Acorn Hunt will be held for children. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for the best ones.

Carmel Clay Historical Society Executive Director Debbie Gangstad said the new museum building is a strong investment in the community.

“I know that some people think of a historical society as a yawn, but this will be

very different and fun,” she said.

The new facility will house a designated children’s area and rooftop for events.

“The Fun Run supports the long-term goals of the historical society, and we are just so grateful for Clay Township for funding the building facility itself and the City of Carmel for helping us with the interior so it can be a community space for people of all ages to enjoy,” Gangstad said.

On-site registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the run/walk starting at 9 a.m. Register at bit.ly/3KFuHYE.

Elaine Engledow, the widow of Jim Engledow, cuts the ribbon to celebrate renovations at West Park, including the newly named Jim Engledow Commons. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Participants — some in costume — walk in the 2022 Great Squirrel Stampede. (Photo courtesy of the Carmel Clay Historical Society)

parks.

Cyclist organizes Major Taylor lecture event to honor late friend

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

DAR classroom grant – Katie Ginder will provide her fourth-grade class a new reading program thanks to her award of a 2023 Helen Pouch Memorial Classroom Grant from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Junior Membership. Ginder, a Carmel resident, 2018 graduate of Guerin Catholic High School and 2022 graduate of Saint Mary of the Woods, teaches at Little Flower Grade School on the Eastside of Indianapolis. She is a junior member of the Jonathan Jennings DAR chapter in Carmel. Ginder

OBITUARIES

EVENT

Daniel Lee and Anthony Bridgeman initially connected over their shared interest in the late cycling champion Major Taylor, a Black athlete who faced constant discrimination during the nation’s Jim Crow era, and they bonded as friends over their common love of sports.

So, after Bridgeman succumbed to esophageal cancer in April at age 51, Lee decided to honor his friend by organizing a free event highlighting Taylor’s legacy and lasting impact. “Trailblazers: An Evening of Athletic Inspiration — The Anthony J. Bridgeman Lecture on Sports and Society” is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. in Indianapolis.

“(Bridgeman and I) really got close this last month,” said Lee, a longtime Carmel resident. “I was thinking about (organizing) an event he would love, because he loved these different aspects of sports history and African American sports history. So, I tried to put together a great event.”

The lecture will feature three speakers:

• Kenny Bigbee Jr., the 32nd Black American to become a Navy SEAL and recipient of the Unsung Hero Award from the Ford Motor Company.

• Darnell Hillman, a retired NBA player nicknamed “Dr. Dunk” who later worked in the front office for the Indiana Pacers and has mentored youth at his basketball camps.

• Kisha Tandy, curator of social history for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, will speak about Taylor’s role as a father.

Bridgeman and Lee worked together with the Major Taylor Coalition to help bring a five-story mural featuring Taylor to the Barnes & Thornburg building on S. Meridian Street in 2021. Bridgeman also served as chair of the Momentum Indy cycling festival.

A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Bridgeman moved to Indiana to attend Butler University. During his career, he worked as director of community initiatives at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and as vice president of community development banking at PNC.

Lee hopes to make the lecture in honor of Bridgeman an annual event. To reserve seats, email majortaylorindy@gmail.com.

OBITUARY

Dr. Robert Hudson Dunkle of Carmel passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on August 9, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on January 2, 1947, Robert was a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ. He entered Christ’s family in August 1959 after answering an altar call at a Billy Graham rally.

Known affectionately as “Dr. Bob” to his students, Robert was a college professor for over 40 years, spending the last 24 years of his career teaching anthropology, psychology and sociology at Ivy Tech Community College.

Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rosemary (Jackson) Dunkle; his sons, Dr. David Dunkle of Greenwood, Dr. Jeffrey

Dunkle of Indianapolis and Richard Dunkle of Franklin; Daughter-in-Law Amy Dunkle of Greenwood; and grandchildren Evan and Reese Dunkle of Greenwood.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Dunkle of Lakewood, Colorado; and parents, George & Sara Dunkle of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania.

A private ceremony took place to commemorate Bob’s life on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the Humane Society. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www. flannerbuchanan.com.

Anna Mae Kelley, 92, of Carmel, Indiana departed this life Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born March 2, 1931 in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late Loy Blessy and Laura Ruth (Steinbrecher) Kutzli. She was the second of twelve children and grew up on the family farm with many responsibilities and a deep appreciation for family values. On July 30, 1955, Anna married Thomas Neil Kelley at the First English Lutheran Church in Gibsonburg, Ohio.

Anna was an accomplished gardener, a skilled solver of crossword and jigsaw puzzles, loved to relax with a good book and never passed on an opportunity to make memories with her loving family. She had resided at Magnolia Springs for the last nine years and had volunteered there for many functions including its Alzheimer’s support group. Anna will be greatly missed and fondly remembered there.

Anna was preceded in death by her loving husband in 1992; beloved daughter, Colleen A. Kelley in 2022; dear siblings, Rose Ohm, Ruth Aleshire, Donald Kutzli, Allene Kutzli,

Bradley Schildknecht, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, passed suddenly August 1, 2023, at the age of 62. Brad was a graduate of Arlington High School and Indiana University. He worked his way from managing restaurants to becoming a business owner and ultimately a mortgage loan officer for Huntington National Bank.

A man of faith and a member of College Park Church, who was known for his kindness, consideration, positive energy and zest for life, which was contagious, he brought enthusiasm to everything he was a part of, whether traveling globally with his wife and enjoying live music, supporting his daughter’s love for music, coaching his son’s baseball team, or hosting get-togethers with friends and family, all of which he cherished. He was passionate about fishing, playing cards and sports, as he was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Cubs fan.

Anna is survived by her devoted daughters, Susan (Dan) Gaafar and Tara Kiernan; grateful grandchildren, Christopher Thomas (Allison) Gaafar, David Eric (fiancé Vanessa David) Gaafar, and Scott Thomas (Jerika) Boyer; dear greatgrandchildren, Ruby A. Gaafar, Lillian (Lilly) K. Gaafar, Ray Thomas Boyer III (Tripp) and Bailey Ann Boyer (on the way this August); beloved siblings, Ida Richter, Sandra Baker, Linda (Dick) Williamson, Margaret Helle and Karen (Douglas) Hise as well as a host of dear friends at Magnolia Springs.

A graveside service will begin at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Willow Cemetery in Oregon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anna’s name are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. leppertmortuarycarmel.com  for the Kelley family.

He was always quick to reference his favorite movies and crack a well-timed joke. A man dedicated to his family and friends, he was always open to a meal or a drink to spend quality time with loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Cage; his daughter, Logan (Walker) Byers; his two sons, Dylan Schildknecht and Joshua Schildknecht; three sisters, Robin Gilmour, Susan (Mike) Weber and Trisha Schildknecht; nieces, Ashley Baker Wethington, Lindsey Weber, Alyssa Stott, and Cheyenne Leahy; stepchildren, Diana (Jeremy) Welch and Spencer Cage. He was predeceased by his mother, Peggy Schildknecht, and father, Claude L. Schildknecht.

A celebration of life ceremony at Flanner Buchanan – Hamilton Memorial Park (Prairie Waters), 4180 Westfield Road is scheduled for September 8th, 2023. Please refer to www.flannerbuchanan.com.

Donna Burkette and infant brother Paul Kutzli.

Anthony Bridgeman, left, and Daniel Lee at the Indiana State Museum in March 2022 at the opening of the Major Taylor exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Lee)

‘THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT’

DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center headquarters coming to former Five Seasons site in Carmel

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt suffered a spinal cord injury in a crash during practice that made him a quadriplegic in January 2000. Despite the tragedy, Schmidt knows it could have been even worse.

“The Hulman family had incredible driver insurance,” Schmidt said of Tony Hulman George and the Hulman family, the leaders of the then-Indy Racing League and former Indianapolis Motor Speedway owners. “I had athlete insurance. I got six months of the best inpatient rehabilitation you can get. I went home reasonably prepared. My house was ready. I had transportation and I was able to get into trying to turn to the next phase of life.”

But Schmidt acknowledges that is not the case for most people who suffer similar injuries.

“You go home, your house isn’t ready. Your wife isn’t ready. You don’t have the technology to go back to work physically,” he said. “Mentally, it’s a disaster that leads to an 85 percent divorce rate and unknown suicide rate, and it’s just a tragedy.”

Schmidt created the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation in 2000 and later rebranded it as Conquer Paralysis Now with a mission to find a cure for paralysis while helping the disabled. In November 2018, Conquer Paralysis Now opened the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center in Las Vegas.

Now, the organization is expanding. Schmidt led a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 10 for a second center in the former home of the Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Carmel. The cost of the project, including the purchase price, is estimated at approximately $20 million.

Although Schmidt lives in Las Vegas, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Series team part-owner said he considers Indianapolis his second home because he spends so much time in central Indiana because of racing. He previously was co-owner of Schmidt-Peterson Motorsports.

“It’s an honor to bring this facility to Indianapolis. There is nothing like it in the entire United States,” Schmidt said. “This will be our home office. This will be our training facility. The Vegas (center) is 12,000 square feet, so this is 10 times bigger. This will be medical tourism. This will touch everything.”

‘INSPIRED BY SAM’

While driving for Schmidt-Peterson Motorsports, Robert Wickens was paralyzed in 2018 after he suffered a spinal cord injury at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania.

So, he knows how important it is to have a facility like the DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center nearby.

“I can tell you now if a facility like DRIVEN in Indianapolis existed, we wouldn’t had to have scoured the United States for the facility that we ended up going to, and I’m privileged that I went to a great rehab facility at Denver,” said

Wickens, who uses a wheelchair but can stand with support. “But this is going to be very comparable, if not better in a lot of aspects and the fact that me and my wife being a resident of Indiana, to be at our doorstep would have made our lives so, so much easier.”

Last year, Wickens began racing professionally again, this time in the IMSA series in an adaptive car.

“That was inspired by Sam (Schmidt) and what he’s accomplished,” Wickens said.

to come there, so we have to put one up in a lot of places.”

Schmidt said he envisions more centers across the U.S., but nothing as big as the Carmel site.

“I’m so glad this (facility) was still available,” said Schmidt, adding that part of the facility is expected to open in one year.

Schmidt said fundraising will determine how quickly some of the programming begins.

“If we can get the funding, we can help thousands of people,” he said.

Schmidt said when he opened the DRIVEN facility, he learned there are a lot more disorders it can address, such as traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.

“This will be my purpose in life as long as I’m on Earth,” Schmidt said.

CPN has also partnered with NeuroHope, an Indianapolis nonprofit outpatient therapy clinic.

Schmidt described the health care system in the Indianapolis area as amazing.

“We’ve met with the four hospital groups, and they can’t wait to send us patients,” he said. “It’s important to mention that we absolutely are not coming here to compete with anybody that’s existing. We’re here to collaborate. We’re here to do an extension to the current services that are here.”

Schmidt said Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has been supportive from the start. Holcomb praised Schmidt and his team’s commitment.

“The people (whose) lives are going to be touched and transformed is immeasurable,” Holcomb said. “You can’t put a number on that and the ripple effect it has.”

Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, described it as an incredible project.

“We’ve been waiting for something huge to happen on this site because it’s such a prominent site,” Mestetsky said of Five Seasons, which closed six years ago.

ON THE COVER: From left, Robert Wickens, Jim Meyer, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Brandi Kurka, Chet Beiler, Doug Boles, Henry Mestetsky, Tony George and Sam Schmidt at the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Tom Jones of BraunAbility)

Schmidt said when he opened the first center, he didn’t know what to expect.

“The demand was overwhelming,” Schmidt said. “Not a lot of people can afford

Officials break ground Aug. 10 on the DRIVEN NueroRecovery Center. (Photo courtesy of Tom Jones of BraunAbility)

Needler’s employee relishes chance to connect with customers

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

For more than 30 years, Kenny Newell has been bringing smiles to local grocery customers with a friendly greeting, attentive service and often a pun.

PROFILE

He began working at O’Malia Food Market on 116th Street in September 1989 soon after moving to Indiana (he was born in Chicago and previously lived in Washington state, Germany and San Antonio). The Carmel resident worked at various O’Malia locations until 2017, when the closure of its parent company shuttered the last remaining location in Brookshire Village Shoppes at 126th Street and Gray Road. For a time after that, he worked at Broccoli Bill’s in Noblesville. He ended up working at Goodwill and missing his former industry when he learned that Needler’s would be opening a grocery store in the final O’Malia’s space — and they wanted to hire him. So, he returned to the shopping center as an employee when Needler’s opened in August 2021.

Newell, who has suffered from depth perception issues (that prevent him from driving) since being hit by a car at age 2, celebrated his 60th birthday Aug. 21. He recently spoke with Current about his job, ability to connect with customers and hobbies outside of work.

What do you most enjoy about working in grocery stores?

I love being able to bag groceries and carry them out. I wish there were more people (to carry out groceries for). Some people will want me to carry their groceries out to the car, and that’s what I really miss — I got to know them more.

You will often use a joke or pun as an icebreaker with a customer. Do you have a favorite one?

Sometimes when people are buying lettuce, I’ll ask them if they would like another one. And they’ll ask if something is wrong with that one, and I’ll say, “No, it’s just that two heads are better than one,” I don’t know how many times people have heard certain jokes. I’m sure they’ve heard them over and over again.

Why do you feel it’s important to bring a smile to customers?

I never know what people are going through, so I try to be interested in their

life and take an interest in things that are going on in their life. That’s something I learned from my mom. Do you have any plans to retire?

Maybe, when I win the lottery. I know what I’m going to do when that happens — I’m going to move to the mountains in Colorado so I can ski all winter. My aunt (in Denver) got me into downhill snow skiing (in a program) that teaches blind people to ski. Everybody in the program gets their own private instructor and they have us wear a bib so people will watch out for us. I like to play with people, ski real close to people and then all of a sudden ski away. Do you have any other hobbies?

I love to play the piano, and I like to read a lot. I used to be in the choir at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, and I used to be an usher at that church.

HEARTFELT GRATITUDE

When Kenny Newell’s mother, Susan B. Newell, died in May, many of his customers and other community members gathered meal gift cards and other forms of support to help him through a tough time.

Newell said he personally thanked those he could, but he said he was not able to determine from whom many of the items came. To those he couldn’t personally thank, he wishes to express his heartfelt gratitude.

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Kenny Newell bags groceries at Needler’s in Carmel. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Luxury firm expands services

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com

one of the Compass offices, including the Carrie Holle Group.

REAL ESTATE

The Carrie Holle Group, an independent luxury real estate consulting firm in the Carmel Arts & Design District, is expanding.

The luxury division of Compass has partnered with Barnes, a high-end international real estate company. The two firm will work together to provide expertise to clients.

The partnership provides the Carrie Holle Group access to 1,300 global luxury agents. Compass offices will pass on all real estate investment requests relating to the non-U.S. market to Barnes offices around the world, which will allow Compass to direct clients to sought-after properties in many prestigious international destinations such as Paris, Geneva, London and Dubai.

“It will allow me to better serve my clients by connecting them to extraordinary agents worldwide in conjunction with my partnership with the best agents in the country,” Holle said.

Barnes will in turn redirect its clients looking to buy or sell property in the U.S. to

Holle opened the Carrie Holle Group in 2015. In June 2021, she was asked to be the first founding broker of Compass Real Estate Indiana. The Carrie Holle Group has eight licensed agents serving clients in Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield and north Indianapolis.

“I have worked incredibly hard throughout my career to build an exceptional business. My team has been designed as a fully functioning firm with structure and processes, and I am constantly learning and improving,” Holle said. “I am very careful about who I hire; extensive training and accountability are required. That has allowed me to grow a strong organization that continues to improve year-over-year.”

The Carrie Holle Group was recently named to the 2023 America’s Best list for exemplary sales production in 2022.

“We were humbled to learn about our ranking. We’ve worked so hard to get here,” Holle said. “Continued growth and evolution are on our horizon. Being excellent for our clients and the city of Carmel is everything.”

MAYOR HONORED BY INDIANA INDIA BUSINESS COUNCIL

Carmel’s Premier Retirement Community

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, center, is presented with the Indiana Ratna (Jewel of Indiana) honor by Indiana India Business Council founder and President Raju Chinthala, left, and Bharath Patel, IIBC board chair. Brainard received the award at the IIBC’s annual gala Aug. 9 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom for his contributions toward “strengthening cultural, educational, political, social and economic ties and his profound impact in both Indiana and India during his seven terms as Carmel’s mayor,” according to Chinthala. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Local women build community, confidence in cycling group

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

Women who enjoy cycling should fit right in with a local group that enjoys biking activities throughout the year.

FITNESS

The IU Health Momentum Indy Divas is a program for women of all ages and skill levels. The group meets at 6:15 p.m. every Thursday at the Indiana Members Credit Union parking lot at 3975 W. 106th St. in Carmel. Weekly cycling events run through Sept. 28.

Jennifer Cvar is the founder of Indy Crit, a two-day cycling festival now known as IU Health Momentum Indy. The event is from Aug. 25 to 26.

Cvar said that after 13 years with IUHMI, she decided to create a program that gives women a space where they could socialize and bike together. She formed the Divas group in April.

“We really saw a need for an inclusive space for women who enjoy cycling togeth-

er,” Cvar said.

The program has six groups varying in pace and distance. The Divas program focuses on encouraging members and building them up.

Shira Yahalom, who joined in April, said the program feels like a community.

“They will take care of one another, and if somebody’s lagging behind, there’s somebody at the end that will make sure nobody is lost,” Yahalom said.

A Carmel resident, Yahalom said the program also offers mentorship and guidance for first-time bikers.

“That’s the special part in my opinion,” Yahalom said. “This group will actually teach you and build you up to know how to do this correctly.”

Cvar said the program offers year-round activities. The Divas group has more than 80 members and accepts newcomers year-round.

Learn more about the group at bikereg. com/iu-health-momentum-indy-divas.

Kids’ vision vital for success

Commentary by Dr. Kennedy Neukam

The back-to-school list is to keep children happy, healthy and well prepared to excel throughout the next year.

OPTOMETRY

This may include visiting the pediatrician, buying school supplies, seeing the dentist and picking out new shoes. Your child’s annual comprehensive eye exam is just as important.

Vision has an enormous impact on social, motor, cognitive and academic achievement. As children’s minds and bodies grow, so do their eyes. Regular eye exams are vital to ensure their prescription, focusing system and neurological pathways are keeping up.

Providing children with all the tools to be successful in school and their extracurricular activities includes maximizing their visual potential. One in every two children whose parents wear visual correction will also need correction. Children with a large difference in prescriptions between their eyes can often focus through their good eye, but this limits their ability to develop depth perception, a skill that is difficult to gain once a patient reaches adulthood.

School vision screenings, although valuable, still miss up to 75 percent of children with vision problems. Children are adaptive to any circumstance, which makes them so remarkable. Their adaptability also allows them to attempt to navigate life without complaints even with visual correction problems. They may not be complaining about poor vision or tracking because they are unaware of the strain on their system. Pediatric eye exams are designed to examine children while doing what they do best: playing, inquiring and learning. A pediatric-based practice will provide a comfortable and comprehensive examination (no pokes or pricks — just some cool flashlights and toys) that will ensure your child is ready for all the growth the next year has to offer. Your child’s future is bright. Make sure they see it, too.

Yahalom

Dr. Kennedy Neukam is an optometrist at Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care in Carmel. Neukam will also see patients at the new Fishers location when it opens in September.

LEGAL NOTICE DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-9-4(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its contractors that employ qualified utility line clearance tree workers will be trimming and/or removing trees and brush to clear the lines of vegetation in order to provide safe and reliable electric service. Vegetation management will be performed in/near Carmel, Fishers on or near streets identified below: Beginning at the substation located off N Gray Rd, between Woodcreek Dr & Greenspire Dr, to include the areas around & near: N & E of the substation, S of E 126th St & W of Allisonville Rd

The date this notice is published initiates the two (2) week period for calculating implied consent by an affected property owner under 170 IAC 4-9. If you have any questions you may contact the Duke Energy Vegetation Management toll free number, 866-385-3675.

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Coach spreads word about heart health after scare

By Jeff Decker news@currentincarmel.com

A Carmel basketball coach ignored his body’s warning signs. Feeling blessed that he survived a life-threatening health scare, he is urging others to not make the same mistake.

Walt Morris, 63, a boys varsity assistant basketball coach for Carmel High School, had kept himself in good shape and would go walking and running most days. But in early 2022, he began experiencing pain in his jaw that he dismissed as a tooth issue. Later, he felt pain radiating in his neck and had trouble swallowing. But he told no one.

“You just rationalize stuff,” said Morris, a Noblesville resident.

About 9:30 a.m. July 25, 2022, Morris was jogging when pain shot through his jaw, knocking him to the ground. He walked about a quarter mile home, where his wife, Lisa, not normally home during the day, recognized he was having a heart issue. She took him to the emergency room of Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.

The next morning, electrocardiogram testing indicated he had an aortic dissection, a tear in the inner lining of the heart’s aortic valve. Doctors told him he might have 30 minutes to live and was rushed to Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, where he underwent 11 hours of surgery that saved his life.

Morris, a part of four IHSAA boys basketball state championships (two at North Central High School and two at Carmel), wants to use the episode to help others by spreading the word about the importance of telling doctors about their family heart history and not ignoring symptoms. To do so, he has recorded an 83-second video that is on the Carmel basketball team’s social media accounts. Posted July 26, the video has nearly 20,000 views on Twitter.

“I want to let everyone know what I wasn’t doing right, the stuff I was ignoring,” Morris said.

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A healthy heart has a tricuspid aortic valve with three small flaps called leaflets that keep blood flowing through the valve. Dr. Felix Alva, a cardiologist with Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent Hamilton Heart Care in Noblesville, explained that a bicuspid aortic valve has just two such leaflets. The bicuspid aortic valve is a genetic anom-

aly, and the condition can cause the valve to become enlarged and weak. A dissection is when the inner layer of the aorta tears, compromising the heart’s ability to pump enough blood.

A CT scan and electrocardiogram can indicate an enlarged aorta, though patients aren’t usually tested unless they have a family history of heart issues or are in a situation like Morris was. Alva said it is important for a patient to inform their family doctor of heart issues in their family and to not ignore symptoms that can include sudden or persisting pain, shortness of breath and rapid pulse.

“Any kind of chest pain always needs to be evaluated,” said Alva, Morris’ cardiologist. Morris didn’t know his heart had a bicuspid valve until he was tested. His late father, Ed Morris, survived an aneurysm when he was 69. Walt Morris and his sister, Patricia Butcher of Arcadia, were born with bicuspid aortic valves passed along genetically from their father.

Walt Morris, who retired from teaching three years ago, said he thought of himself as a grateful person. Now, he appreciates life even more.

“This makes every day more of a gift to me than I really realized,” he said. “I’m trying to be a better person, trying to be better at helping more people.”

Lisa and Walt Morris (Photo courtesy of Walt Morris)

VIEWS

Art of finding lost friends

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

It’s very difficult to find friends nowadays. I don’t mean make friends. That’s easy. I mean, find them. Like, where the heck are they?

HUMOR

When I lived just outside of New York City and I wanted to meet a buddy at Grand Central Station, I simply said, “See you under the clock at noon.”

Everyone knew where the “The clock” was. It was like saying, “Now, which Empire State Building do you mean?”

But things are different now.   I was meeting my friend Bob for coffee the other day at one of my favorite places for breakfast, Le Peep. I told Bob to be there at 9 a.m. sharp because I had a doctor’s appointment at 10:30. It was 9:15. Where was he? When I told the waitress that I was waiting for a friend, she suggested he might have gone to a different Le Peep by mistake.

“Does that happen often?” I asked.

“Oh yes. Every day. You see, here in Indy, we now have several Le Peep.”

“I told him to meet me at the Le Peep just off 82nd Street.”

“Well, we have a few that are just off 82nd Street. How about an omelet while

you wait?”

I tried his cell again.

“Hello, this is Bob.”

“It’s Dick, where are you?”

“I’m at Le Peep. Where are you?”

“I’m at Le Peep, also,” I told him.

“I don’t see you.”

“I’m at the Le Peep next to Kohl’s.”

“Which Kohl’s,” he asked. “The one next to the Walmart or the one next to Kroger?”

“The one next to Kroger.”

“The Kroger near the Monon or the Kroger near CVS?”

“The Kroger near CVS.”

“The CVS across from McDonald’s or the one next to Dairy Queen?”

We finally determined his location.

“Bob, I’m running late, but I’ll come to the Le Peep where you are. I’ll have to hurry so I can still make my appointment.”

“Should I order for you?”

“No. I’m bringing an omelet with me.”

Anatomy of TV series withdrawal

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, it’s the end of an era. After 10 months of dedicated time and energy, I have finally finished “Grey’s Anatomy.” I know!

HUMOR

What started last October as a fun way to engage with my younger daughter over a beloved series quickly turned into a near obsession as I got sucked into to the trials and tribulations of the young surgeons at Seattle Grace. Before I realized it, I had even surpassed her viewership (which was only through Season 13, the quitter!) and ended up solo watching the longest-running medical drama in history (although between my perimenopausal shenanigans and plethora of alternating joint issues, I could give “Grey’s” a little competition). Now, 420 episodes later, I have summited TV’s Mount Everest and am left with a sense of accomplishment, obviously, but also with a mild case of post-achievement depression and a few frostbitten toes.

I mean, seriously, what am I supposed to

do now? For nearly a year, I have filled my evenings and weekends with Meredith and Miranda and Richard and watched doctors and patients grapple with diseases and trauma and messy relationships. I’ve borne witness to plane crashes and explosions, hospital mergers and personnel changes, medical mysteries and groundbreaking surgeries. And I’m not exaggerating when I say at this point, I could probably perform an emergency trach successfully (although for the life of me, I still don’t understand what a Whipple is). “Ten blade, Bokie!”

I’ve laughed, cried, screamed, contemplated, criticized, empathized — really been in my feelings with this show. And now I have nothing (because “Succession” reeks). Alas, it’s the end of an era. My “Grey’s” era. Peace out.

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

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

Commentary by

Terry Anker

We all want to be in control of our own world. We want to be the one making the choices and setting the course. Even if we choose to be someone who refuses to make choices, we still demand that we get our way in choosing not to choose. Whew. The problem with so much choice is the inevitable accountability that goes along with it. For every decision we undertake, we necessarily have omitted countless other options. Although it is terrific to believe that we are the ones in the driver’s seat, it is usually way easier to be a passenger.

ESSAY

Mostly, we find ourselves living a life governed, perhaps even constricted, by our previous decisions. Where we go to school and work, who we marry, if and how many children we might have all become determining factors in the various trajectory of our existence. As we grow from adolescence into adulthood, the gravity of our choices becomes more apparent, as does the frivolity. We learn to invest in the long-term, appreciating that deferred gratification often leads to better outcomes. We learn that wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was right in positing that, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” While Churchill was confronting perilous military setbacks during World War II, the admonishment is a good reminder for all of us. Each day that we survive to make another, better choice is a good one.

As we extend ourselves into relationships, the choices of our children, parents, spouses and partners all serve to complicate choices. If they defer a decision, does it necessarily fall to us? If they make a bad choice, what is our obligation to pick up the slack? For choosy choosers, what are the legitimate boundaries?

Actors bring chemistry to ‘Grumpy Old Men’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Longtime friends Eddie Curry and Jeff Stockberger have built a strong stage chemistry through the years.

MUSICAL

The Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre regulars will appear in “Grumpy Old Men: The Musical” Aug. 24 to Oct. 1 at the Indianapolis venue. Curry plays John and Stockberger plays Max, who have been feuding for years.

“It’s scary, actually,” Curry said of the chemistry. “We communicate with a mere look and know what the other is thinking. We work off each other well, on and off stage. We read each other. We know when and when not to push, or when or when not to pull, that sort of thing. I always feel on my game when working with Jeff.”

Stockberger said there is no one he trusts more on stage than Curry.

“We weirdly share a brain when it comes to most things, but especially when we are performing together,” he said. “I always know he has my back on stage and will continue the momentum of the show when we take turns performing in scenes.”

Stockberger and Curry met in 1989 while working at Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals.

“We spent two summers in Galveston, then by the mid-1990s we were working together at Beef & Boards and have never really stopped since,” Stockberger said.

The musical is based on the 1993 movie, “Grumpy Old Men,” featuring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. Stockberger said he and Curry weren’t very familiar with the show, so they went on a few road trips to see other productions.

“It helped us discover how we wanted to play these roles and the general tone we wanted to set for the show,” Stockberger said.

Stockberger said the cast includes other longtime friends, including Beef &

“Eddie, Ty Stover, Doug Stark and I have known each other for decades, but I believe this will be the first time the four of us will be singing a song together in a show,” Stockberger said. “That’s going to be a blast.”

Curry said cast chemistry is important to how the show plays to its audience.

“The cast that we have put together for this show has that chemistry in buckets,” Curry said. “This is going to be a really fun ride.”

Sarah Hund plays the neighbor, Ariel, who both men are interested in romantically.

“I love Ariel because she sees the positive side of every situation,” Hund said. “She is a free spirit who finds joy and possibility in everyone she meets, and she never hesitates to encourage others in the direction of their dreams. On top of that, she is perceptive, intuitive and well-educated. And she knows how to have a good time.”

Hund has performed in several shows with Curry and Stockberger.

“We’ve had several different working relationships, as fellow actors, stage managers and actors, directors and actors, and so on,” she said. “After working together on so many projects, we understand the rhythm and science of each other’s comedy styles. At this point, we’ve developed a shared language, shortcuts

to communicating that make our jobs infinitely easier. It’s always a pleasure to create characters and tell stories with people you like and admire so much.”

Hund said the “hardest part of being on stage with Jeff Stockburger is keeping a straight face when he’s up to his hilarious antics. But I am always up for the challenge.”

Curry said his character is one of a series of father characters he has had fun playing the last couple of seasons.

“Each one (is) more flawed than the other, yet each one finds his way to some kind of redemption, or at least redeemable act by the end,” Curry said. “John Gustafson, played by Jack Lemmon in the movie, is a great guy, loved by all, except by that one moron that lives across the street. In my case, he sits across the dressing room. The most fun thing for me is going to be sharing this show and the insults with my moron friend, Jeff Stockberger.”

The challenge for Stockberger is to take his character, Max, who could be easily unlikeable, and have people identify with him.

“Max is a good guy,” Stockberger said. “He’s just let his grudge with John add unnecessary negativity to his life. There are a lot of good opportunities for laughs and quite emotional moments with this character that will be fun to explore.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE

One Night of Queen will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 25-26 in the Symphony on the Prairie series at Conner Prairie in Fishers. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Vocalist Adam B. Shapiro’s Made in Indiana show is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

“FOUR OLD BROADS’

“Four Old Broads” runs through Aug. 27 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH

James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCHES

Prog Rock at the Irving Theater — TuNer, featuring King Crimson band members Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto, will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Irving Theater. ProgJect, featuring the music of Genesis, Peter Gabriel, ELP, Yes and Rush, is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27. For more, visit attheirving.com.

Singer lends voice for charity — Singers

Ashley Nicole Soprano and Mary Evans are lending their voices to the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease by performing “Music to Remember” at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Cat in Carmel. Doors open at 6:15 with light refreshments. Tickets are $30 each, and all the proceeds will go to the Indianapolis Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which takes place Sept. 30. For more, visit thecat.biz.

Edwards Twins to return to Feinstein’s — The Edwards Twins, who use state-of-theart makeup to perform a variety show as legendary superstars, returns Oct. 20-21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The Edwards Twins had a sold-out show at Feinstein’s in October 2022. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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Eddie Curry, left, and Jeff Stockberger appear in a previous production of “The Odd Couple.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

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NIGHT & DAY Fishers couple’s variety show set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

When Ryan and Lauren Ahlwardt decided to put together a variety show, they did some homework.

ENTERTAINMENT

“We’ve been studying clips of ‘Sonny and Cher,’ the Rat Pack, Carol Burnett, etc., to create comedic and musical moments of our own that will fit the nostalgic and classic ambience of Feinstein’s,” Ryan Ahlwardt said.

Ahlwardt’s first variety show Aug. 18 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel was sold out. His second show is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1.

Ahlwardt, a Fishers resident, said he approached Hotel Carmichael’s staff in early June about creating a regular night of music, storytelling and comedy at Feinstein’s.

“Since I host ‘Indy Now’ on FOX 59, I thought ‘Indy Nights’ would be a perfect name for the new show with Lauren and our friends,” he said.

Ahlwardt, a former Straight No Chaser member, and Lauren Ahlwardt are vocalists. The special guests for the two shows will be singer-songwriter Michael Luginbill of Straight No Chaser and mentalist and magician Jon Mobley. The band for the Sept. 1 show includes Randy Melson, bass; Troye Kinnett, piano; Matt Mellinger, drums; and Stephen Scharbrough, electric guitar.

“Lauren and I knew that we wanted to create something that we would want to watch when we were discussing the initial vision of the show,” Ahlwardt said. “Our friendship began over 20 years ago at IU when we sang in Straight No Chaser and Ladies First. We loved to make each other laugh then and still do now. Every comedic moment that will happen in the shows all came from Lauren. She has a theater degree from IU and was a member of the ComedySportz improv comedy troupe in Indy for several years. She’s created a wheel of celebrities and singers’ faces that audience members will spin for us to impersonate throughout the night.”

Ahlwardt said they will feature some arrangements of songs by Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Whitney Houston and some theme songs from 1980s and ‘90s TV shows.

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Pentatonix to harmonize Ruoff

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

There is a reason why Pentatonix vocalists’ voices blend so well together.

CONCERT

“We’ve grown a lot together and we’ve seen each other through so many stages of life,” group member Matt Sallee said. “It just brings you even closer together. It brings richness to the music. It’s a really beautiful journey and we really do love each other.”

Sallee joined the group in 2017 after original member Avi Kaplan left. The other four original members are still part of the a cappella group founded in 2011.

Petantonix will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Lauren Alaina is joining the tour as a special guest.

Pentatonix won the third season of “The Sing-Off” on NBC in 2011. Sallee said he was inspired by both the show and the group, and his high school group attended a workshop with Pentatonix in 2012.

“It was a full-circle moment,” Sallee said of joining the group. “I was doing a cappella in college and then did it professionally. I thought I would do something like it, but to

join the group was a blessing. I don’t take it for granted.”

Members Kirsten Maldonado, Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying grew up together and attended the same high school in Texas. Kevin Olusola joined before “The Sing-Off.”

Sallee said they usually sing classic covers like “The Sound of Silence,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Hallelujah.” There is a medley of originals the group performs from its 2021 album, “The Lucky Ones.”

“I really like singing ‘The Sound of Silence’ because I expand from the bass register to my higher tenor register,” Allee said.

Pentatonix released a single called “I Rise” earlier this month.

CHS grad stages volcanic play

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Haley Glickman had a unique inspiration for her romantic comedy, “That’s Hot.”

formances Aug. 18-19 and has remaining showings at 9 p.m. Aug. 25; 5:15 p.m. Aug. 26; 9 p.m. Aug. 31; and 3:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the District Theatre Cabaret in Indianapolis.

PERFORMANCE

The 2016 Carmel High School graduate watched a documentary called “Fire of Love,” about a married couple who traveled around the world studying volcanoes, making films and educating people on volcanology.

“The documentary itself is rather dramatic, but there are moments of levity in it that gave me the idea of a comedy,” Glickman said. “For instance, at one point in the film the husband says he wants to ride down a river of lava in a canoe. It’s absolutely absurd that these brilliant scientists would even consider that, so naturally that little tidbit made it into ‘That’s Hot.’ Of course, ‘That’s Hot’ has a lot of heart to it as well. All of us on the ‘That’s Hot’ team hope that everyone leaves our show uplifted. Laughter is such a medicine in difficult and chaotic times such as these.”

“That’s Hot” was scheduled to have per-

mel to Fishers, and Indianapolis resident Matthew Wells play Helena and Ruddier

an actor is creating multiple characters, so I wrote myself a few very different zany characters to play with. My co-star, Matt Walls, is also great at writing his own jokes and ad-libbing lines that fit him as Rudiger. He’s not afraid to try things in the rehearsal room, and having him on the project has really brought the piece to life.”

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Pentatonix is set to perform Aug. 26 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Live Nation) Glickman

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CHS students in IndyFringe play

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Carmel High School senior Eden Hammond, the role of Conor O’Malley in “A Monster Calls” hits home.

DRAMA

“I have some personal challenges just because in this story, Conor’s mom has cancer,” he said. “I’ve had the same problems in my life with my mom having cancer in the past. So, it’s just been taking on that role and doing it justice.”

Hammond is one of 11 CHS students performing in the show, set for the IndyFringe Festival at IndyFringe Basile Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis.

“A Monster Calls” will be performed at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 5:15 p.m. Aug. 26, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 31 and noon Sept. 2.

Senior Will Swigart plays Sully, one of three people who bully Conor.

“The three of us kind of work together to make his life miserable,” Swigart said. “I’m also a part of the ensemble.”

Senior Sophia Malerbi plays Conor’s mother, which she said has been a challenging role.

“I’m playing a character that’s much older

than I am who’s experiencing something that I fortunately have never had to deal with,” Malerbi said.

Senior Juliet Malherbe plays the role of the monster.

“The monster appears to be a very creepy kind of being that comes to Conor in his nightmares but is actually a manifestation of all of his anxieties worries, feelings and everyday thoughts,” Malerbi said.

For more, visit indyfringe.org.

From left, Juliet Malherbe, Sophia Malerbi, Will Swigart and Eden Hammond perform in “A Monster Calls.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Blueprint for Improvement: Kitchen transformation in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1997, this home’s kitchen had great bones, but the curved island configuration and impractical desk obstructed the room’s natural flow, necessitating a makeover to improve form and function. A new appliance arrangement, custom cabinetry and updated finishes resulted in a wow-worthy space that is as functional as it is stylish.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The neutral palette brightens the space, while chic gold accents add warmth and elegance to create a timeless appeal.

• Statement lantern pendants provide a touch of style without dominating the visual space.

• Removing the desk and relocating the refrigerator and double ovens provide increased storage space and an improved aesthetic.

• A knife block drawer, charging drawer and hidden microwave keep essential elements out of sight but within arm’s reach.

• The new island provides ample work and gathering space without interrupting the room’s flow.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

Ketchikan’s totem poles

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, as we end our tour of Alaska, we travel outside Ketchikan, learning about totem poles and the indigenous people who once lived there. The areas around Ketchikan were originally inhabited by three Native peoples, the Tlingit, the Haida and the Tsimshian. Despite their different languages, these groups developed similar styles for their totem poles. Using symbols, often of animals and stylized humans, the poles identified a family or clan and/or memorialized events or people important to them. The poles, usually carved from red cedar, ranged in height from 10 to 60 feet. Some were placed in front of clan houses and others were used to support beams in

the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps, hiring Native carvers, began restoring and reconstructing deteriorated totem poles recovered from deserted villages near Ketchikan.

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Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

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A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on August 23 at 2:00 P.M. in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

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those houses. The carving styles became more elaborate after the indigenous people began acquiring metal carving tools in the early 19th century. The poles had a life of about 100 years, after which they were allowed to return naturally to the earth.

By the early 20th century, with the dispersal of the Native people, fewer totem poles replaced the ones that had fallen. In

Today, the Ketchikan area includes more standing totem poles than any other place in the world. The 8-acre Totem Bight State Park, on the waterfront site of a Native campground, includes a number of the CCC’s replica poles and a recreated clan house. It also includes a facility where poles are restored or recreated. The Totem Heritage Center includes a large collection of preserved original 19th-century poles, other artifacts found in former villages and works by world-famous Tlingit carver Nathan Jackson. More poles are located in Potlach Park and Saxman Totem Park. When you visit Ketchikan, don’t miss the opportunity to explore its magnificent collection of totem poles.

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

Said it right, Yoda did

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

I have to admit, I don’t know much about “Star Wars.” Somehow, I missed the window to watch them during my formative years.

ular laser sword space movies, according to Google, Darth Vader says, “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” In this sentence, “I” is the subject, “find” is the verb, and “lack of faith” is the object.

GRAMMAR GUY

Here’s what I do know about “Star Wars”: Luke and Leia were brother and sister, which made things awkward, especially after they kissed.

Darth Vader was Luke’s dad. We pretend “Episode I” never happened (especially Jar Jar). Han Shot first. What shot second. And I don’t know is on third. Also, Yoda is an awesome green Muppet.

But is Yoda’s grammar correct? His sentence structure is certainly odd. He says things like, “When 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not.”

For the most part, English syntax (how we arrange our words) follows the same pattern. In order for a sentence to be complete, it needs a subject and a predicate. The predicate always includes a verb and often includes an object.

Most English sentences follow the subject-verb-object order. In one of these pop-

Yoda’s syntax follows a distinctly different pattern. For the most part, his sentences follow the object-subject-verb pattern. This pattern is only found in 0.3% of the world’s languages. Let’s take this quote from Yoda: “Patience you must have, my young Padowan.” In this sentence, “patience” appears first, serving as the object. This is followed by “you,” the sentence’s subject. Finally, we get the verb, “have.” Object-subject-verb.

Therefore, the answer to the question is:Yes, Yoda’s speech pattern is grammatically correct; strange to our ears, it just sounds.

A totem pole in Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photos by Don Knebel)

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