September 26, 2023 — Carmel

DR ANITA JOSHI WHO I AM

JERSEY AT BIRTH, HOOSIER AT HEART

My parents, immigrants from India, raised me in a blue-collar New Jersey community with the values of hard work, education, and community service. Though I still love Bruce Springsteen and a good cannoli, I became a proud Hoosier almost 30 years ago. Since then, I’ve added Hoosier hospitality to the core values I taught my kids as I raised them in Carmel.

A FAMILY ROOTED IN EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, AND ADVENTURE!

I am a proud mother of two incredible children. My son, an IU and Columbia grad, is championing change at a global non-profit, while my daughter, is pre-med at UC Davis. My husband is an Ob/Gyn and, like me, is an avid outdoors lover and hiker. We have tackled some amazing adventures like scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking the Grand Canyon, and cycling across Thailand. But no matter where our travels take us, Carmel holds our hearts.

CARING FOR CARMEL

I became a pediatrician because I love the energy and enthusiasm that children bring. My commitment to ensuring the mental and physical well-being of our community’s next generation of leaders fuels my work. I want to ensure that Carmel is not just a great place to grow up but a place where our children can succeed in their education, begin their careers, and raise their families.

Beyond medicine, I'm passionate about contributing to organizations that empower, elevate, and unite people for a brighter future! I've led numerous boards and consistently demonstrated my ability to get things done. I envision a City Council where people come together, move beyond partisan politics and personal interests, to collaborate on promoting the greatest good for our community.

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Q&A: Meet the At-large city council candidates

Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Five candidates are running for three at-large positions on the Carmel City Council in the Nov. 7 municipal election.

ELECTION

Republican Jeff Worrell, a retired entrepreneur who has served on the city council since 2016, is the only incumbent at-large councilor seeking reelection. Republicans Matt Snyder, a Clay Township board member and civil engineering consultant; and Rich Taylor, vice president of a construction company and president of the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board; and Democrats Sara Draper, a volunteer guardian at litem; and Jake Madore, a tax manager; are also on the ballot.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?

Draper:

1. Council decisions should prioritize resident input and center (on) climate change, to ensure all can thrive in Carmel

2. Fiscal responsibility and transparency is key, with investment prioritized overspending

3. I will be an accessible councilor and rebuild the trust lost by the many residents who currently feel ignored

Madore: Smart development; fiscal responsibility; balance and common sense

Snyder: Ensuring the health and safety of all citizens by ensuring our first responders are the best trained, best equipped and best funded; promoting and maintaining our world class infrastructure; prioritization of budget items to ensure needs are being addressed before wants.

Taylor:

• Fiscal management — Reducing debt and prioritizing investments in public safety, infrastructure and greenspace.

• Smart development — Promote greenspace and quality of life that support home values and long-term stability.

• Transparency — Strong oversight by responsive elected leaders. I support implementation of a more user-friendly document portal to access public documents.

Worrell: Education, public safety, responsive government

WHAT ARE CARMEL’S STRENGTHS? HOW CAN IT IMPROVE?

Draper: Carmel is a vibrant, increasingly diverse city, with our crown jewels the

world class parks, excellent schools and wonderful community gathering spaces. Many residents are concerned about the city’s financial health, amount of debt and how developments are approved. Greater transparency, especially around the CRC, is needed to build trust.

Madore: Strengths: Carmel Clay Schools, EMS, and the parks department. Improvement: Fiscal transparency. Taxpayers shouldn’t have to fight the city over Access to Public Records Act violations, and I’m asking the city to rightfully hand over public documents related to the Doug Haney settlement and the Hotel Carmichael financials. Indiana law requires this.

Snyder: Carmel’s parks, roads, trails, and other quality of life amenities are all world class. As a city we can never be finished and must push forward to be “cutting edge” in everything we do. We also need to continue to put public safety and our infrastructure at the forefront of our budgeting priorities.

Taylor: Carmel excels at providing parks and city services that improve the quality of life for all residents. Carmel needs to develop a comprehensive asset management plan to budget and forecast for future needs. This will ensure the city can properly maintain what has been built.

Worrell: Carmel’s greatest strength are its people. I am often reassured by the people of Carmel when they apply their time, talent and resources to make things happen. I think we can always do better at collaborating with our citizens as we approach new ideas and set the path our community will take.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE CARMEL’S FINANCIAL HEALTH?

Draper: S&P rates Carmel’s bonds Investment Grade AA, implying the city can continue to cover its current debt, but in 2017 Carmel was downgraded from AA+. Therefore, incurring more debt should be approached cautiously, and we should prioritize investment over spending (e.g. infrastructure over sculptures). Waste should be minimized.

dard & Poor’s downgraded Carmel’s credit rating they wrote to the city that they were concerned that Carmel’s “crowded budget,” “high fixed costs” and “heavy dependence on sometimes more volatile tax-increment revenues” would leave us vulnerable.

Snyder: Carmel is in a strong financial position and the rating agencies agree. We have among the lowest tax rates in the state. With this said, I do believe it is time Carmel started focusing on long term planning and asset management. The downside to developing so much, so fast is that it tends to all need maintenance and repairs about the same time.

Taylor: S&P issued a recent report stating Carmel “remains a pillar of credit strength.” I believe smart fiscal planning is needed. I recommend the following steps:

1. Conduct a capital asset planning study

2. Develop a long term asset replacement plan

3. Use the data to inform the annual budgeting process

Worrell: Carmel’s financial position is the envy of communities across the country. Anyone who believes that Carmel is not well positioned with low taxes, a $12 million rainy day fund and $9 million in excess revenues at year’s end is misinformed. I will continue to be a good steward of tax dollars while providing a high level of service and maintain our excellent AA credit rating.

WHAT SHOULD BE THE CITY’S ROLE IN SUPPORTING ITS SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTS?

Draper: PrimeLife is a vital resource for our senior citizens, and our council must work to identify funding sources so it can survive. Seniors’ housing needs should be prioritized to allow them to remain in the community. Carmel should be a city where all can thrive, from cradle to grave.

Madore: The city should support seniors through investments in accessible services like affordable transportation, community centers and active aging programs. Partnering with local groups for healthcare, social activities and engagement is vital for their well-being.

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Snyder: For over a decade I have promoted the support and funding of our senior services centers, such as PrimeLife Enrichment. In March, I spearheaded the creation of the Committee for Senior Services. This committee, formed under the enumerated powers of the parks director, is the first step to analyzing the needs, wants and gaps Carmel may have supporting our largest demographic.

Taylor: Carmel must provide more diverse housing stock to ensure seniors have affordable options and we must maintain low property taxes to reduce the cost of homeownership. Matthew Snyder and I have created a Committee on Senior Services to identify gaps in services and support the needs of senior residents.

Worrell: As a past board member of Primelife Enrichment, I have an appreciation for the importance of this facility. I support funding this facility as well as working with them to secure private funds. Support for housing that is appealing to empty nesters has also been a priority for me.

HOW WOULD YOU DETERMINE IF YOU WOULD SUPPORT A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT?

Draper: I will consider proposals case by case. I will seek the input of residents directly impacted by a project at the beginning of the process, and learn from subject experts about the implications of the development, before making a decision. I will transparently explain how and why I reached my decision to constituents.

Madore: My determination process would be very different from what we have seen lately. I would expect the proposal to have community support, impact studies, green initiatives, no new debt, room for workforce housing and that the required impact fees are actually paid to the parks department.

Snyder: I take a very pragmatic approach. How does this development better the lives of our fellow citizens? Does it only elevate the lives of a specific demographic? For me it must have an economic development factor that makes it a complementary force for Carmel’s already thriving economy. It must not drain more than its fair share of resources. We have built so many apartments so fast, with many more already approved, that I believe moving the focus to retail, business and owned unit development is the most prudent course until solid studies specific to Carmel are completed. In short, let’s be patient.

Taylor: I will evaluate each project based upon its merits and how the development affects infrastructure and congestion. I

support a comprehensive housing study to identify the needs of the community and ensure any future development doesn’t compromise current neighborhoods or what makes Carmel special.

Worrell: I take each project and consider its merits on a case-by-case basis. I use facts, data and temper the emotion surrounding it. I seek the best outcome and what’s in the best interest for our community, neighbors and land owners. Carmel doesn’t have the same development opportunities we did five or 10 years ago. We should be targeted and intentional with every project.

WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT VOTERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

Draper: I will not be outworked. I have reached 9,000 voters at their doors and met with 200-plus community stakeholders to listen and learn from them so I can lead effectively. I’m the first Democrat endorsed by the Carmel FOP. As my only job, council would be my sole priority.

Madore: Voting for tax professionals, such as myself, is our best opportunity to protect the taxpayers of Carmel. I studied tax law at IU, and my career is built around keeping the government from overreaching and overtaxing my client, and I believe we need this skill set on council to protect us from waste.

Snyder: I love our city. I’ve never had any desire to leave. I was born here, went through our amazing Carmel Clay Schools (Go Hounds!) and I have worked hard to be able to establish a home here with my beautiful wife of nearly 9 years, Ashlee, and two childen. I hope to continue my servant leadership on the city council so that I can continue to ensure a wonderful community, not only for my children, but for all of Carmel.

Worrell: As a longtime resident, business owner and community leader, I believe that I can continue to contribute my skills, experience, and passion to help ensure that Carmel continues to thrive and be one of the best cities in the nation. I am a problem-solver and collaborator who has a record of accomplishments and a servant leadership style that prioritizes transparency, taxpayer protection and community-focused solutions.

HOW CAN VOTERS LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU?

Draper: DraperForAllCarmel.com, (317) 6611331, sara@draperforallcarmel.com

Madore: VoteJakeInCarmel.com

Snyder: SnyderForCarmel.com, 317-3723082, msnyder@snyderforcarmel.com

Taylor: TaylorForCarmel.com, 317-324-8691, Rich@TaylorForCarmel.com

Worrell: Jeff4Carmel.com, Jeff4Carmel@ gmail.com

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Plan commission OKs rezones, reviews LEO plans

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Plan Commission met Sept. 19 to discuss resetting the base assessment date for two tax increment financing areas, review plans for rental units in northeast Carmel and vote on a proposed rezone for two properties.

What happened: The commission gave a positive recommendation to two proposed rezones in central Carmel.

What it means: The city’s Department of Community Services is requesting a rezone of 154 W. Carmel Dr. and 988 3rd Ave. SW from I1/Industrial District to C1/City Center District. Specific redevelopment projects have not been proposed, but the change would allow the properties to be zoned similarly to nearby parcels.

What’s next: The Carmel City Council will have the final vote on the rezone proposals.

What happened: Commissioners voted to reset the base assessment date for two tax increment finance areas to Jan. 1, 2023.

What it means: Demolition of buildings at the Proscenium II and Franciscan North TIF areas led to a decrease in assessed value since the areas were created. TIF only captures tax revenue generated above the amount already being collected by the taxing entity when the life of the TIF district begins, so resetting the base assessment date will allow more TIF revenue to be captured.

What happened: The commission reviewed plans for the LEO Cottages and Multi-family at The Legacy before sending it to the residential committee for further discussion.

What it means: Advenir Oakley is seeking to build 350 units that include cottage-style homes and four-story apartment buildings at the southwest corner of 146th Street and Community Drive. All units would be rentals. Nearby residents expressed concerns about traffic, tree preservation and other issues during a public hearing.

What’s next: The commission’s residential committee will discuss the plans at its Oct. 3 meeting. The full plan commission will have final voting authority.

What happened: The commission discussed a proposed change to the Unified Development Ordinance to require Owners Association governing document to allow changes to rental restrictions with a simple majority vote of members.

What it means: The proposed change is in response to large investment firms purchasing a significant number of single-family homes in Indiana to convert them to rental properties. If approved, future HOAs could require only a simple majority vote to adopt rental restrictions. The existing code may require up to 75 percent of homeowners to vote in approval.

What’s next: The commission raised several questions about the proposed change and continued the discussion to the Oct. 17 meeting.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Project: Work on cell tower

Location: A portion of the southbound lane of Monon Boulevard from Elm Street to Walnut street will be closed. The sidewalk and path west of the boulevard will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Expected completion: Sept. 29

Project: Concrete pavement restoration

Location: Michigan Road at 96th, 106th and 116th streets. Closures are scheduled from 9 p.m. Fridays through 5 a.m. Mondays. Look for message boards at Zionsville and Shelborne roads for the latest information.

Expected completion: Oct. 23

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

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CPD HQ design change approved

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council met Sept. 18 to review a design and cost change to the Carmel Police Dept. headquarters expansion project, approve a Carmel Redevelopment Commission purchase and approve the Carmel Fire Dept.’s 2023-27 Standard of Cover.

What happened: The council approved a $60,000 increase to the guaranteed maximum price for the police headquarters expansion and court addition.

What it means: Since launching the $25.4 million expansion project, CPD has developed and staffed its Crisis Intervention Unit more quickly than expected. The $60,000 will fund a building design change to relocate the unit, which includes two social workers and two police officers, from scattered locations to a single area near the building entrance.

What’s next: The $60,000 will be covered through previously unallocated bond funds. The expansion project is expected to be complete this fall.

What happened: The council gave approval to the CRC to purchase parcels at 444, 506 and 508 S. Range Line Rd. for $2.9 million.

What it means: The parcels are within the Midtown planned unit development area, which includes properties with different owners. The CRC is helping developer Old Town Companies, which already owns adjacent parcels, to aggregate the land for a future project.

What’s next: The purchase is contingent on an agreement to allow Old Town to purchase the land from the city once a project is approved. Old Town will have a right to purchase the land at the price paid by the CRC plus additional costs incurred.

Event aims to inspire creativity

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

With a goal to create a series of social gatherings for creatives, Anne O’Brien came up with the idea for Create What You Crave.

SERIES

She had a soft launch for the event Sept. 7 at Kuaba Gallery, 404 W. Main St., in Carmel. Her goal is to give attendees the opportunity to talk about creative ideas and be inspired by each other. Artists will be featured during events and provide insight on various topics.

O’Brien, a project manager in the department of community relations and economic development for the City of Carmel, presented the soft launch to gather feedback on themes and ideas for future Create What You Crave events.

“I want to hear what people are interested in,” O’Brien said. “I’m thinking about something that could be related to creativity and mental health, creativity and wellness.”

The inaugural event began with attendees mingling and talking about ideas before O’Brien led a discussion panel with local entrepreneurs Alyssa Baker, owner of Riot

Media and Aura Self and Soul Care; Iman Tucker, DJ and creator of Believe Brand Co.; and Justin Escue, a local filmmaker. The group discussed topics that included the importance of community and the meaning of creativity. Baker, a Carmel resident, said she had never seen anything like the event before in Carmel.

“Events like this can give people the confidence to go after their dream,” Baker said. Follow @create.whatyoucrave on Instagram to learn more, including information on future events.

From left, Iman Tucker, Justin Escue, Alyssa Baker and Anne O’Brien at the Sept. 7 event.

(Photo by Edward Redd)

CRAFTTHE PERFECT DAY

‘MasterChef’ winner to speak at Carmel gala benefiting IBCF

Commentary by Seth Johnson

While gradually losing vision throughout her 20s because of an autoimmune disorder called neuromyelitis optica, chef Christine Hà persevered in finding ways she could still pursue her love for the culinary arts.

FUNDRAISER

In partnership with the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation, the “MasterChef” Season 3 winner has led students at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in an interactive virtual cooking class and will also serve as the keynote speaker at IBCF’s 2023 Through the Looking Glass Gala set for Oct. 7 at the Renaissance Indianapolis Hotel in Carmel. This year’s “Fund-A-Need” at the gala will support an adaptive culinary arts program for youth who are blind or have low vision.

As part of their culinary arts training, ISBVI students will work through a curriculum supported by Jody May — the first individual who is blind to graduate from Ivy Tech’s culinary arts program. Ivy Tech Culinary Arts School will also serve a supportive role in curriculum design. Additionally, students will receive monthly cooking instruction from a variety of visiting chefs from the Cunningham Restaurant Group over the course of the school year, allowing them to gain even more real-world pointers from local industry experts.

Like so many, Hà started cooking in college out of necessity.

“As a college student, I didn’t have the money to always eat out,” she said. “At that time, I started buying cookbooks, reading the recipes and cooking them word for word, just experimenting in the kitchen.”

After eventually cooking something that both she and her roommates enjoyed, Hà came to a realization.

“It hit me that I liked to cook,” she said. “It really boils down to being able to create something and make other people happy with my creation.”

While honing her culinary craft, however, Hà was also going through the traumatic experience of losing her sight.

“Each time I lost more and more vision, it felt like I was starting back at square one, where I was having to reteach myself how to use a knife, a stove, and stuff,” she said. “I just had to get up and do it over and over again in the kitchen.”

Nevertheless, Hà persisted in pursuing her culinary passion until she one day found herself competing in Season 3 of Gordon Ramsay’s “MasterChef.” Despite making it onto the show, Hà said she still had to overcome a lot of self-doubt as she continued advancing through each round of the competition.

“One thing I really learned from being on the show was to have more confidence and trust my intuition more,” she said. “I was just getting used to having vision loss at the level that I had it, where I had started using a cane and sighted guide. I also had to learn to read braille before I went on the show. Living as someone with a severe vision impairment was still new to me, so being on a show where I was competing against other contestants who had sight was intimidating.”

But with her three-course meal that consisted of a Thai papaya salad with crab and mixed vegetables as the appetizer, braised pork belly with rice, crispy kale, and maitake mushrooms as the entrée, and coconut lime sorbet with a ginger tuile for dessert, Hà was declared the Season 3 winner of “MasterChef.”

Now the author of the best-selling cookbook “Recipes from My Home Kitchen,” Hà has repeatedly earned recognition from the James Beard Foundation over the course of opening three restaurant concepts in her hometown of Houston.

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Seth Johnson is the communications manager with the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation.

“MasterChef” Season 3 winner Christine Hà will speak in Carmel Oct. 7. (Photo by Julie Soefer Photography)

SAWs ramps up volunteer opportunities in central Indiana

By Jeff Decker news@currentincarmel.com

A Carmel retiree wanted to help other retirees and those in need. He also wanted to add purpose to his retirement years.

PHILANTHROPY

John Galloway found both when he began volunteering for Servants at Work Inc., a faith-based organization that builds wheelchair ramps for those who cannot afford them. SAWs, based at 8427 Zionsville Rd. in Indianapolis, relies on volunteers like Galloway (it has more than 3,000 volunteers statewide) and is funded by grants and donations from corporate partners and service organizations.

According to the organization’s website, SAWs officials state the organization seeks to “transform the lives of our recipients and the lives of our volunteers through meaningful service.” Galloway, who got involved in May after learning about the group from a fellow church member at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel, has seen and felt the difference SAWs can make.

After one recent build, he watched as a recipient used the ramp to navigate her wheelchair into her yard, where she sat and looked up at the sun.

“Now she’ll be able to do that any day of the week,” Galloway said. “You see instantaneous results. I find it’s very, very fulfilling.”

According to founder Rik Hagarty, a Carmel resident, SAWs was established in 2003 as a mission ministry of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The church saw a need because the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, written to make public spaces accessible, didn’t address the need for people to get in and out of their homes, Hagarty said, especially those who couldn’t afford to make their residence more accessible.

Agency partners refer potential ramp recipients to SAWs. Requests are vetted for physical and financial need. SAWs conducts

a site survey to determine if the ramp can be built and what design best meets ADA code, Hagarty said.

The average crew for a SAWs ramp build is six to 10 volunteers, and the average project takes four to six hours, Hagarty said. SAWs built 411 ramps statewide (124 of them in Marion County) in 2022. The organization constructed its 3,000th ramp in August 2021 and expects to build its 4,000th ramp next spring.

The group’s impact isn’t measured in just numbers. A finished ramp gives all those involved a sense of satisfaction.

“The feeling is indescribable,” Hagarty said. “There are smiles, tears and very warm hearts.”

SAWs volunteers and staff (four full-time and two part-time employees) gather each week to relive that feeling. SAWs headquarters has a bulletin board on which thank-you notes from ramp recipients are attached. The thank-you notes from the previous week are read aloud Thursday mornings, said Tim Thurston, a Franklin resident who started as a SAWs volunteer in 2016 and is now the organization’s executive director.

“We do that with that joy that we are making a difference in people’s lives,” Thurston said.

SAWs’ services are available in 68 Indiana counties, and the organization is looking to expand, Thurston said. All are welcome to volunteer regardless of carpentry ability and experience. Volunteers fulfill a variety of roles, and more experienced ramp-builders will work with those who are new to ramp-building tools and terminology. Like Galloway, Thurston came to SAWs with limited carpentry experience.

“I’m living proof that anyone can build a ramp with the proper instruction and patience,” Thurston said.

To get involved, visit sawsramps.org and scroll to volunteer in the menu.

SAWs volunteers and a client at the organization’s first ramp build. (Photo courtesy of Rik Hagarty)

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OCTOBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAYORAL DEBATE

Current in Carmel and The Center for the Performing Arts will present the Carmel Mayoral Debate at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green. The event is sold out but will be livestreamed at youarecurrent. com/carmeldebate2023.

ANNULAR ECLIPSE

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will present an opportunity to view an annular eclipse during an event set for noon to 1:30 p.m. at Central Park, 1235 Central Park Dr. E. Attendees will learn about different types of eclipses, how to safely view them and how to prepare for the total solar eclipse in April 2024. Learn more and register for the event at bit.ly/48l7UeP.

THE ARTS IN AUTUMN

The Arts in Autumn will feature food vendors, arts and crafts merchants, family activities, dog costume contest and more from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 14 in Midtown Plaza. A fall-themed trolley and trick-or-treating will be available. The event is free and open to the public.

MEET ME ON MAIN

Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 9 p.m. Oct. 14 for the monthly Meet Me on Main. The event will also offer a hands-on public art project and an opportunity to win a $100 gift card.

GHOSTS & GOBLINS

The Ghosts & Goblins 5K/2K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 at Carmel High School, 520 E. Main St. The event will benefit the Carmel Education Foundation, which supports teachers and students at Carmel Clay Schools. Learn more and register at ghostsandgoblinsrun.com.

BOO ‘N BREW

Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., will present the 11th annual Boo ‘n Brew from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21. Children age 10 and younger can trick-or-treat at stores and vendor booths. Guests are encouraged to attend in costume. The event will include face painting, balloon artists, animal shows, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment and more. Learn more at bit.ly/3t8gZY2.

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Fun, fur and fundraising return

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Barktoberfest will return from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. in Westfield. The event invites attendees to bring their pets for a dog-themed afternoon. Pups will have the opportunity to run an agility course, explore pet-related vendors and participate in pet costume contests scheduled for 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Festivities include the opportunity for professional pet portraits, caricatures and the chance to adopt pets from the Humane Society for Hamilton County booth.

BARKTOBERFEST

HSHC will collect essential shelter supplies, including items like Easy Cheese, canned dog and cat food, 55-gallon trash bags and plush dog toys. Attendees who make donations will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three gift baskets valued at more than $100 each. Raffle tickets from the Humane Society will be available for purchase at $5 per ticket.

“Everyone loves Barktoberfest; it is by far one of our most popular events. It’s a great way to kick off the fall season with the

entire family,” stated Kayla Arnold, director of Westfield Welcome, the organization presenting the event.

Tickets are $5 per person. Children 3 and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at westfieldwelcome. ticketleap.com/barktoberfest2023.

Free public parking will be available at Westfield High School.

For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/ barktoberfest.

Riverview Health Foundation to host benefit style show

By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com

The Riverview Health Foundation will present the Autumn Elegance Style Show and Luncheon at noon Oct. 4 at the Bridgewater Club in Westfield, 3535 E. 161 St. Ticket sales and a portion of clothing sale proceeds will benefit Riverview Health programs and projects.

FUNDRAISER

Prior to the event, attendees can shop for clothes at 10:30 a.m. from Secret Ingredient, a boutique in Indianapolis that has partnered with Riverview Health for the event for the last 10 years, and Carolyn’s Closet, Riverview Health’s gift shop at the Noblesville hospital.

Megan Wiles, executive director of the Riverview Hospital Foundation, said the event is special because it features clothing for a wide age range of people.

Last year’s event drew about 210 attendees and raised more than $8,000.

“Anything that we have to do with help-

ing to raise money for Riverview, I’m all in because I am a true believer of Riverview,” said Melinda Nash, volunteer manager of the Riverview Health Auxiliary.

Tickets are $60. To register, visit donate. riverview.org/23StyleShow.

(Located in downtown Carmel between Joe’s Butcher Shop and Silver in the City)

Barktoberfest will feature a pet costume contest. (Photo courtesy of Westfield Welcome)

A previous Autumn Elegance Style Show and Luncheon. (Photo courtesy of the Riverview Health Foundation)

Nonprofit assists aspiring sports officials

By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com

Kristopher Loving, 31, knows there is cost barrier to becoming a sports official. That’s why he created the nonprofit Save Our Sports, which provides resources for aspiring sports officials. He relocated the nonprofit from Minnesota to Noblesville in 2020.

ATHLETICS

When a person becomes a member of the nonprofit, they receive mentoring; sports-specific training videos; fitness and nutrition resources; mental health and psychology resources; business resources; and a basketball and football starting package, including clothing/accessories for the sports.

There are no out-of-pocket costs to be a member of the nonprofit. Members receive on-the-job training working at games without pay, and the money they would’ve been paid goes back to Save Our Sports. In exchange, members receive coaching and feedback.

Loving created the nonprofit because a friend helped him become a sports official when Loving couldn’t afford the necessary equipment. He also said he has reaped the benefits from being a sports official in other areas of his life. He said he has been able to travel and network with others.

“All those things have just been so great in my life. I wanted to pay that forward and offer others the same opportunity,” he said.

Loving said he is most knowledgeable and comfortable with football, basketball and girls lacrosse, but he also helps people officiate other sports.

“Many people are aware there’s an officiating crisis in the country, in every sport, every community,” Loving said. “And that’s affecting youth sports, high school sports, recreation sports, where people, kids and families are not able to play their games because there are not enough officials.”

Loving, a Noblesville resident, said his nonprofit is trying to address the crisis.

Bill Petrovic, a Carmel resident and one of Loving’s mentors at SCORE — an organization that provides mentors for small businesses — met with Loving to hear about his idea and provide assistance. Petrovic said there is a need for Loving’s nonprofit.

“It’s kind of like everybody’s a winner,” Petrovic said. “If he can get some kids to

Kristopher Loving founded the Save our Sports nonprofit. (Photo courtesy of Kristopher Loving)

get on the path of developing the skills that he could teach them about (refereeing) and if schools can get a flow of referees, that solves a problem that they’re having, and it goes all the way up the chain.

“The (person refereeing) for the Colts, they had to start somewhere, and they had to go up the ladder, and he’s putting the bottom rungs on that ladder for people to get flowing into that process.”

For more, visit helpsaveoursports.org.

The beauty of living in Carmel

Commentary by Ruth Gray

My friends and I agree that Carmel is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places to live in America.

PLAIN TALK

I should know. At last count, I have had more than 35 mailing addresses over my lifetime. My father was a government expediter to the shipbuilding industry during WWII, and we lived in many states along the eastern seaboard. As children we attended as many as four schools in a year.

After I graduated from college in Spokane, I had the luck to marry the right man, and he carried me away to Minnesota for graduate school, then later to Washington D.C., St. Louis, Evanston, Madison, then finally to Bloomington, where we lived for almost 25 years. But during that time his university work took him to all parts of Europe, Asia and South America, and usually he took me with him!

When he died, I returned to my family roots on the west coast and lived on Camano Island, and then in Olympia, Vancouver, Anacortes and Portland, Ore. I then retired to Palm Desert, Calif. Last year I sold my last home there and moved to The Stratford in beautiful Carmel, near my son and family.

I think you must agree that I have lived in some awesome places, but here in beautiful Carmel, people smile and say “hello” or “hi” – to strangers! The many gardens, lakes and hiking trails are full of wildlife activity and every color unimaginable. On Saturdays and Sundays parks are full of the songs and calls of children.

As I walk to the Village of WestClay, people drive carefully and teenagers say “excuse me” if they walk past me. When I am at the library, the librarians fall all over themselves to help me get the right books or information. When I go into stores, the courtesy shown to me, whether feigned or sincere, simply does not happen to strangers in most places.

Yes, the outside world is falling apart with fires, floods and famine. Yet, here in Carmel, we can breathe, pray and work to be an example of how to bring people together to advance our common interests so that the beauty of Carmel will be seen in us.

Ruth Gray is a resident of The Stratford in Carmel.

Meet Zach Tursi

Commentary by Shelly Gattlieb

Zach Tursi inherited a passion and appreciation for cooking from both of his grandmothers and developed his skills even further while attending Warren Central High School. The schools’ culinary program taught the elements of menu planning, ordering and paperwork. By combining his creative side with applied business principles, Tursi has thrived and now runs Vivante French Eatery at Hotel Carmichael. As a “mad scientist in the kitchen,” Tursi prefers to avoid repetition while incorporating as many local fresh ingredients as possible.

CHARACTERS OF CARMEL

Functioning in the form of organized chaos, his artistic vision from his tattoo apprenticeship transferred easily to his plating presentation and balance of textures and colors. He lives with his wife, Nena, a general manager and sommelier, two dogs and two cats.

• Met Nena: On Tinder

• Fluent in: Italian

• Enjoys: Spray painting, drawing and acrylic painting traditional tattoo styles

• Favorite tattoo: “Chef life, chop chop” across his knuckles

• Fascinations: Serial killers, true crime stories

• Who would play him in a movie: Zach Galifianakis

• Ultimate concert goal: Taylor Swift

• Best date night with Nena: Picasso exhibit at art museum

• Misses: Playing tic-tac-toe with his grandmother

• Friends would describe him as: the spooky kid, loves Halloween and was married on Halloween

• Idols: Marco Pierre White and Anthony Bordain

• If he could be any animal: Elephant for great memory

• Favorite singer: Ville Valo from Finnish rock band HIM

• Biggest regret: Not pursuing an opportunity at Madison Square Garden

• Weird things he owns: Ouija board table, human teeth, taxidermy ducks

Do you know an interesting character who lives, works or worships in Carmel? Send suggestions to sgattlieb. currentincarmel@gmail.com

Tursi

Fishers running back’s fast start leads to more college attention

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Fishers High School senior running back Khobie Martin is a huge fan of retired NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.

“Marshawn Lynch is the only reason I wear No. 24. I love him,” Martin said. “He’s funny and a cool dude and an even better athlete.”

Lynch was nicknamed “Beast Mode” for his aggressive running style. Martin has been channeling his own version of “Beast Mode” this season. In the first five games, he had 768 yards and 12 touchdowns on 105 carries.

That caught the attention of Indiana University coach Tom Allen. Martin was offered a scholarship this month and is considering it. He previously made a commitment to Miami (Ohio) University, but has decommmited.

Martin said he believes he has the work ethic to play in the Big Ten or another Power 5 conference school.

“I am excited to be pushed,” Martin said.

MEET KHOBIE MARTIN

Favorite subject: Science

Favorite TV show: “Dragon Ball Super”

Favorite musician or band: Yeat Hobbies: Playing games and hanging out with friends.

“I have the discipline it takes for the next level.”

Tigers coach Curt Funk agreed Martin has the self-motivation to excel.

“In the offseason, Khobie really improved his speed,” Funk said. “He continues to get stronger in the weight room. He’s continued to work on his skill set as a running back. Because of that, he keeps improving. As he progresses in his football journey, he will

Fishers High School senior running back

Khobie

and stronger,” Funk said.

Martin is a team captain for the Tigers.

“Our team goes as Khobie goes,” Funk said. “They follow his lead and his work ethic.”

Martin rushed for 1,194 yards on 165 carries with 16 TDs in 2022.

“I feel like I have made the most improvement on my pass block,” Martin said. “This year, I’ve been more confident and consistent with my pass protection.”

Martin said 100 percent of the credit goes to all the work he puts into the offseason.

Martin started playing football in third grade.

keep

improving because he has a good work ethic.”

Funk said Martin has a big upside in that he doesn’t turn 18 until May 2024.

“I feel he is going to keep growing and putting on size and getting bigger, faster

“I played basketball growing up all the way until eighth grade,” he said. “People started turning into giants. I started concentrating on football ever since fifth grade, trying to play for travel leagues and play with the best of the best that were around my age. I was always a running back growing up, but I also used to play (defensive) line and middle linebacker.”

Martin said he is passionate about football because of the “bonds you build through playing the sport and the life lessons that you learn while playing the sport.”

Martin’s strong start has resulted in a scholarship offer from Indiana University next season. (Photo courtesy of Khobie Martin)

Martin

RIVER ROAD PARK RENAMED PRATHER PARK

River Road Park has been renamed Prather Park in honor of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation’s past parks board president Andrew “Terry” Prather. A dedication ceremony and park sign unveiling took place Sept. 9 and was attended by Prather and his wife, Donna, their family, parks board and staff members and friends. During his 37-year tenure with Hamilton County Parks, most of them as the parks board president, Prather authorized a wide variety of large-scale park projects, including acquisition and development of Coxhall Gardens and Strawtown Koteewi Park. He also helped develop Prather Park, which serves Carmel Dads’ Club youth leagues. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County)

ART SHOW RAISES $8K FOR RILEY

Isabella “Bella” Grace Siersdale, 17, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on September 6, 2023. She was born on June 1, 2006, in Carmel, to Leah and Kevin Siersdale.

Bella touched the lives of everyone she knew. To her friends she was known as Izzy.  She had a radiant personality and boundless charisma; her laugh was contagious. Her determination and drive were apparent, she was very proud to be a senior.  Her passion for cosmetology shone brightly as she eagerly looked forward to graduating high school and enrolling in cosmetology school. Bella was determined to obtain two certificates in the field.

Bella dreamed of a bright future. She saw herself as an independent and successful individual with a career and a family.  She had an adventurous dream of wanting to go skydiving. Bella was family oriented. She was close to her sister, and they talked in the kitchen every day after school while Bella cooked for them. She shared an incredible bond with her grandmother, who could always make her smile, and they were looking forward to a trip to Anna Maria Island, Fla.. She dreamed of traveling to Greece with her Auntie Dia. She shared endless laughs with her mom while her mom was trying to teach her how to drive in parking lots. All-you-caneat sushi was a must with Auntie Dia and her mom. Chautauqua Lake is the favorite family

We are extremely heartbroken to announce the passing of Karen O’Brien Fanning, age 70.

Karen was the daughter of the late William H. and Virginia Foltz O’Brien. She is survived by her loving children, Brian Fanning (son), Katherine Detzler (daughter) and Dustin Detzler (son-in-law), as well as her three beautiful grandchildren, Reagan, Rowan and Riley, who were the lights of her life.

She was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis area, graduating from Shortridge High School Class of 1971 and later from Butler University in 1975.

Anyone who was lucky enough to know Karen, knows that she was truly one of a kind. Her love for life was apparent in all that she did. Karen was the most incredible Mother, Grammy and friend that anyone could have asked for, always going above and beyond the call of duty, making a lasting impression on her loved ones that they will remember forever. Karen was truly the

vacation spot. Bella had a larger-than-life personality that captivated those around her. She effortlessly made friends with anyone and everyone who crossed her path. Bella had an infectious laugh and a smile that lit up the room. Her sassy and goofy nature never failed to entertain people around her. Bella was tenacious and confident; once she set her sights on something, there was no stopping her. In her free time, Bella enjoyed driving around with friends listening to music; the louder the better, car dancing and capturing it all with pictures and videos.  You could always hear her saying “slay” and “period.”  She took the best selfies in the family. Bella expressed her creativity through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram – outlets, where she could be herself authentically. Bella had a love for makeup, and she always had her nails done; the longer the better.

Bella is survived by her parents, Leah and Kevin; sister Madeline (Mady); grandmother, Brenda Wallace; aunt, Dana Hess (Auntie Dia); uncle, Mike Wallace (Unc Tuk); grandparents Kay (Dandy) and Tom (Dada) Siersdale; and numerous close family and friends.

Bella was a beautiful inside and out. She will be always loved and forever missed.

kindest, most genuine person and always focused on the positives that life has to offer. She had the unique ability to make everyone feel extra special regardless of if you had known her for 68 years or six minutes. She will be missed beyond belief.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on September 30, 2023, with a celebration of Karen’s life to follow until 7 p.m. at The Lindley Farmstead at Chatham Hills, 20820 Lindley Farm Rd, Westfield, IN. All ages are encouraged to attend. For those attending, please wear colorful clothing to remember the vibrant spirit Karen brought to all our lives.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Karen’s name to The American Heart Association or Quest for Excellence, 1300 E. 86th St., P.O. Box 40055, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

To find Karen’s extended obituary and online guestbook, please visit www. flannerbuchanan.com.

An art show, featuring work by late Carmel teacher and Westfield principal Robert Brower, held in August at the Carmel Clay Public Library raised $8,195 for Riley Hospital for Children for pediatric cancer research. More than 200 original paintings and drawings were sold at the event, which was organized by the EmilyStrong Foundation, a nonprofit named after Carmel resident Emily Alberts, who received treatment at Riley in 2018.

OBITUARY

Dr. Meredith Lee Carter of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on September 5, 2023, surrounded by his family and his loving wife of 60 years. He was born on a small farm on May 27, 1936, in Cutler, Indiana, to Leona and Cleon Carter. He was the first of fourteen children.

A basketball star at Cutler high school, he received a scholarship to Butler University where he became known affectionately as “Stretch”. During college he worked at the Indiana State House where he met the love of his life Nellie Elizabeth Carter (Karnes). They were married on December 22, 1962.

He received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Butler and eventually earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ball State. After his tenure as a biology teacher and an administrator, he became the Academic Dean of Ivy Tech in 1971 and later became the Vice President/Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis from 1983-2004.

Dr. “Stretch” Carter imparted his wisdom and knowledge to countless numbers of students, preparing them for promising futures. He consulted with business leaders and government officials, developing cooperative relationships with business, industry, educational institutions and state and local government. He was able to foster agreements with Indiana University and Purdue as well as other local and international colleges. He helped to make Ivy Tech Community College into a thriving educational hub.

With a lifelong passion for service, he lent his expertise to numerous boards over the years, including Janus Developmental Services, the Mental Health Association of Indiana, Fund for Hoosier Excellence, and The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee.

Elected to the Hamilton County Council in

1983 he was a beloved figure in local politics for over 30 years. His quiet and humble approach to service resulted in him touching the lives of countless people during his lifetime of work and community participation.

He was honored with many awards including the Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Frank O’Bannon, the Outstanding Appreciation award from the AFL-CIO Community Services, and the Distinguished Service Award in Support of Adult Education from the Adult Education Association of Indiana. He was known in the community as a leader in the State of Indiana. He loved to travel and was always seeking out colleges and businesses to visit and connect with. Always open and friendly, his deep interest in people’s lives touched those around him, even strangers at times.

Married for 60 years, he and Nellie raised his three sons, finding time to be involved in sports and educational endeavors throughout the years. He was a very proud and loving grandfather who encouraged and cheered on all his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Meredith was preceded in death by brothers, Max and Jerry; sisters, Marilyn and Madonna.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie; three sons, Chad (Susan), Todd (Shanti) and Michael; seven grandchildren, Patrick, Andrew, Madison, Alexis, Hazel, Ava, and Vella; and his beloved nine siblings, Martha, Myra, Myron, Jim, Janet, Joanne, Jon, Jill, and Jeff.

Family and friends gathered, September 23, 2023, at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church for a Celebration of Life Service.

In memory of Meredith, contributions may be directed to the Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship Fund.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.

EmilyStrong Foundation President and CEO Luke Alberts, right, presents a ceremonial check Sept. 4 for $8,195 to Cara Lathrop, vice president of community giving for the Riley Children’s Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Julie Alberts)

OFF TO THE RACES

Carmel resident makes her mark as female racing broadcast pioneer

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jamie Little has had offers to switch gears in her broadcasting career.

“I love stick and ball sports,” Little said. “I love football, but my passion has always been racing. I’ve always been true to that. I’ve done that for 20 years.”

The Carmel resident became the first woman to be a play-by-play announcer for a national racing series when she began calling ARCA, a stock car series from Automobile Racing Club of America, on Fox Sports in 2021.

“Anytime you can be the first at something, it’s awesome,” she said. “I’m very competitive myself. I don’t set out to be the first at things. It’s just I want to be the best and I want to be known for my work ethic and the things that I did.”

Little, 45, said she sees it as her responsibility to set an example for others who want to do what she does.

“When I got the opportunity to do play-byplay, there were a lot of eyes on me and a lot of pressure,” Little said. “I questioned myself and thought ‘Why am I doing this?’ I’ve been established in my career. Why am I risking my reputation that I could be bad at this job? Obviously, I wasn’t terrible. I didn’t fall flat. So, I’m still here and I’m doing play-by-play for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as well (on Fox Sports 1) this year. So that’s a big deal. No woman has ever done play-byplay for any NASCAR race, let alone a national racing series before. The feedback has been incredible with young women and men coming up and saying ‘I’ve thought about doing it but I never thought it was for me. I just didn’t think I would ever get that opportunity.’ My whole thought is to have those people say, ‘Hey, she can do it. I can do it.’”

Little’s first interest in the field was Supercross motorcycle racing.

“When I was 14 years, I was introduced to the sport,” she said. “I was a tomboy, so I just gravitated to it. I loved riding dirt bikes, and I loved hanging out with the boys. I realized I had to figure out what to do with my life and make money. I figured there weren’t other women on TV that represented fans like me. I started at 18 and then got in with ESPN by knocking down doors and

proving myself. Then I started doing the X Games, and then my bosses at X Games said, ‘What do you think about IndyCar?’”

So in 2004, Little began reporting on IndyCar races for ABC/ESPN. She covered her first Daytona 500 in 2015 for Fox Sports when she switched to NASCAR.

“I covered 11 Indy 500s from 2004 to 2014 and I would spend the whole month of May here every year,” Little said. “Then my husband, Cody (Selman), and I were getting ready to have our second child. We lived in Las Vegas, and he’s from Zionsville. My brother-in-law (Chase Selman) runs Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and my father-in-law (Wayne Selman) works in racing with the same team. I just came home one day and said, ‘What do you think about moving to Indy?’ He was like, ‘Don’t say it twice, let’s go.’ We just thought it was a better place to

raise kids and to have a family around. It’s been an amazing experience.”

Little and her husband, who also helps on the Dreyer & Reinbold pit crew, own three Nothing Bundt Cakes shops, two on the northside of Indianapolis and one in Whitestown.

“It started in Las Vegas, so we were very fond of the brand. When we were getting ready to move here, Nothing Bundt Cakes wasn’t here yet,” Little said. “We captured the Carmel market (with the first store at 8505 Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis) and the rest is history.”

Along with her family, broadcasting career and business, Little is passionate about finding homes for rescue dogs.

“Time management is everything,” said Little, who has two children. “It’s the key to success. My four rescue dogs keep me

grounded. I have a great husband. We’re partners in everything, and he carries on the business aspect. I volunteer at the Humane Society for Hamilton County. When I have time, I go out and walk dogs and help them as much as possible.”

ASSISTING LUCAS OIL

During the summer, Jamie Little became a brand ambassador for Indianapolis-based Lucas Oil Products.

“Obviously, everybody knows what Lucas Oil has meant to racing across the board in all fashions, forms and drivers,” Little said. “They’ve been incredible in what they’ve done.”

Little said they were looking for someone to focus on what the company is doing on different social media platforms.

“I said, ‘I’m your girl. I’ve been in motorsports for 20 years,’” Little said.

Little said she is the media person that brings Lucas Oil and their partnerships and drivers to the people with interviews and features.

“I explore who they are and what Lucas Oil is doing,” she said. “I’m such a believer in people that love and give back to motorsports, so I think it’s a perfect partnership.

Brandon Bernstein, director of partnership marketing at Lucas Oil Products, said it’s definitely a plus for the company.

“Jamie has been entrenched in motorsports her entire life and brings a unique perspective to the Lucas Oil brand,” Bernstein said. “She understands our commitment to excellence, and we know her dynamic personality and respect in the sports broadcasting world will help elevate the Lucas Oil brand to new audiences.”

Little’s work is featured on Lucas Oil’s Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages.

ON THE COVER: Jamie Little interviews 2018 Dayton 500 Winner Austin Dillon. (Photo courtesy of Fox Sports)

Jamie Little and Phil Parsons form broadcast ARCA races together. (Photo courtesy of Fox Sports)

Jamie Little has broadcasted at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (Photo courtesy of Fox Sports)

Cody Selman, left, and his wife, Jamie Little, at one of their Nothing Bundt Cakes openings. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Little)

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Butterfly release remembers those lost to brain aneurysms

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

In remembrance of loved ones lost to brain aneurysms, butterflies were released Sept. 16 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine presented the event, held at 201 W. Main St., which featured remarks from a brain aneurysm survivor and his doctors and caretakers. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.

AWARENESS

According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, nearly 6.7 million people in the U.S. have an unruptured brain aneurysm, and about 30,000 suffer from a brain aneurysm each year.

Josh Sulzen survived a brain aneurysm less than five months ago. Dr. Charles Kulwin, who provided treatment, said there are factors that can increase the likelihood of an aneurysm, such as smoking or genetics, but often there is no known cause.

“For every risk factor you have, we’ve seen somebody with none of them,” Kulwin said. “A lot of it is just bad luck. That’s what’s so scary about it.” Sulzen, 27, said he went to the emergency room with a headache that had lasted a couple of days. That was when it was discovered he had an aneurysm. Kulwin said it was fortunate that Sulzen had symptoms, because oftentimes there are none.

Fall prevention tips

Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan

health every other year.

5. Remove hazards from your home. Remove items you can trip on, like throw rugs, boxes or cords.

PODIATRY

September is Fall Awareness Prevention Month. Fall prevention is critical since falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury for older Americans. This month, I’m sharing tips on protecting you and your loved ones from dangerous falls.

1. Examine your feet. If you notice any changes in the shape of your feet, make an appointment with our office immediately.

2. Wear shoes that keep you safe. Choose rubber or nonskid soles that fit well. Athletic shoes and shoes with low heels are good choices.

3. Check your medications. Talk with your primary care physician about your medications at every visit. How your body reacts to medications can change as you age, so certain medicines that were once fine may increase your fall risk.

4. Check your vision and hearing. Problems with sight or hearing can lead to falls. Get your eyes checked once a year and your hearing and inner ear

6. Exercise. Simple stretching exercises help you maintain strength, balance and mobility.

7. Improve your balance by wearing orthotics or foot braces. These devices will give your ankle extra support while walking. Orthotics put your foot back in the ‘neutral’ position for more stability while walking. For some of our patients, orthotics will offer sufficient fall prevention. But if you are at high risk, we offer a fully customizable balance brace. This brace helps individuals with ankle instability, mild foot drop and those who walk with difficulty or have a history of falls or near falls.

One fall can rob you of your independence and reduce your quality of life.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@ westfieldfoot.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GUILD’S HAUNTED HOUSE PRESENTED BY

Brain aneurysm survivor Josh Sulzen, left, releases butterflies Sept. 16 with his mother, Linda Sulzen, and daughter, Jovie Sulzen. (Photo by Edward Redd)

HEALTH

Book aims to encourage those facing chronic illness

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Todd Krause suffers from the chronic illness of immunodeficiency.

“I don’t produce antibodies,” he said.

“I basically get them from plasma donations.”

In addition, the Carmel resident uses two biologic medications infused every week.

Krause said people that are chronically ill are highly susceptible to becoming depressed.

“Because it’s 24/7, 365 days, it’s relentless,” Krause said. “It’s easy to get down, stop trying and give up. As a group, depression runs high among people like myself. What I didn’t see enough in other stories is offering a message of hope and possibility. Yes, you can still have a life. You can still accomplish dreams and goals. However, you may have to take a different path to get there.”

Thus, the Carmel resident wrote a book, “Life Ironies: My Life on the Road Less Traveled,” which was released earlier this year. It is about challenges and successes in his life.

“I have good days, but I never wake up and say, ‘I feel great,’” he said. “I’m always on the tired and fatigued side, some days are worse than others. Mine revolves around a lot of upper respiratory and breathing issues.”

Krause, 60, has dealt with the chronic illness and infections for years but wasn’t diagnosed with having primary immune deficiency until November 2016 and having autoimmune urticaria vasculitis in the fall

of 2021.

Krause, who purchased The Cleaning Authority franchise in Fishers in 2020, decided to write a book after winning The Cleaning Authority Franchise of the Year from the International Franchise Association.

“I didn’t even know I was nominated,” he said. “I thought ‘how did that happen?’ and I remembered a couple of instances that got their attention. In mid-2021, I made a comment that the entrances of our office looked like the United Nations with the flag for every country represented by (our employees). We had 14 flags. They immediately said, ‘Send pictures.’”

So, Krause complied, and it ended up in a newsletter. Krause said officials later visited his office.

“I won it for the culture and diversity of the office,” Krause said.

After he flew to San Diego in 2022 to receive the award, he decided that he had a story to tell.

Krause began writing about misadventures and things that happened in his youth. Some incidents involved accidents, he said, while others were a “result of risky behavior.”

The book examines his life through purchasing the business and winning the award.

Krause’s wife, Molly, died at age 57 in July 2021.

When attempting to donate her organs, doctors found what they believed was a large cancerous mass in her lungs that caused her heart to stop. Krause said his wife was a heavy smoker, who had a bad cough for years but refused to get medical treatment. The couple, who were married 35 years, adopted two Korean children.

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Moving service provides comforting lift to seniors

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com

Eight years ago, Fred Slack never imagined he would own a business specializing in helping seniors move to new homes.

RELOCATION

By accident or fate, a small act of kindness led to the creation of Fred’s Senior Moving Services. The company aims to offer highly competitive moving prices, with 90 percent of its clientele living in Hamilton County.

Slack, a Noblesville resident, said before starting the company he volunteered at senior living facilities, where he and his church band played music during the holidays.

“Somebody needed help moving, but they couldn’t afford what the senior moving companies were charging,” Slack said.

Slack and his musician friends helped them move, asking for nothing in return. The experience showed him how many other seniors needed help moving but could not afford it. Although anyone can hire his services, his company was inspired by the need for providing affordable senior moving services.

In the past, Slack has charged clients $600 for services he saw other moving companies price at $2,000.

“I felt if I could do a better service at a much cheaper price, I’d get 10 times the clientele,” Slack said.

Fred’s Senior Moving Services launched in 2015. For the cost of what he said most companies charge for a move, his business offers additional services.

“We’ll pack for them. We’ll move them and set up the apartment,” Slack said. “By the time we leave, they don’t have to do anything but relax. Everything is set up.”

A typical move with Fred’s Senior Moving Services is priced at a flat rate between $800 and $1,200, depending on a one- or two-bedroom dwelling, Slack said.

“The only time you get more than that is when we’re moving to a three-bedroom house,” Slack said. “With the average senior move, we seldom go over $1,200.”

Two years ago, Slack moved Susan Taylor from BridgeWater Apartments in Westfield to Northridge Gracious Retirement in Fishers.

Taylor said she found out about Slack’s services through Northridge employees. She learned that his services were company-approved and he had moved residents there often.

“He had already done it many times before and that was a relief to me,” Taylor said. “I didn’t have to worry about communicating any rules or regulations to another mover. It was a smooth move.”

The average time for Fred’s to move a customer is five hours. Time is an important factor for the customers, Slack said.

Slack said 80 percent of the company’s business is relocating a customer from a house to a senior living facility, but moves are made to homes, too. The company makes local and long-distance moves.

Slack said he has repeat customers.

“As time passes, we’ll move them from independent living to assisted living, then to memory care,” Slack said.

For more, visit fredsseniormoving.com

Fred Slack, right, with his moving crew. (Photo by Edward Redd)

Tre coming to 1st on Main

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Chris Evans looks forward to bringing his new Italian restaurant concept to 1st on Main in Carmel.

in downtown Carmel speaks for itself when we can finally see what’s happening there. We’ve truly built a good food destination. We’re happy to bring something we think will work well.”

Tre, which means three in Italian, is scheduled to open in February 2024. Construction recently began.

Evans owns Sangiovese Ristorante restaurant in Fishers and Ironworks in Indianapolis.

“We think that the corner of Main and Range Line will give us a chance to do more upscale things than we do right now. Basically, we are going to take it up a notch,” Evans said. “I think what we can bring is something different that can complement everything there.”

Evans said he believes what the Lauth Group has developed on 1st on Main is one of the premier properties in Indiana.

“I think it is the best corner in the state, the way they transformed it with the parking, condos with the other tenants going above,” Evans said. “What (Carmel Mayor Jim) Brainard and everybody has pulled off

Evans said his three restaurants will have different designs and feels inside.

“Each guest will find the restaurant they like the best, whether it’s the design, the chairs, the lighting,” Evans said. “Maybe Tre can be one where you do your corporate dinners or date night. The Ironworks location can be something that they come to sit at the bar because they love the bartender there. It’s just one more location to complement what we do.”

As a Carmel resident, Evans said he really wanted to have a restaurant in his hometown.

Evans said Tre will have approximately 120 seats indoors and 50 to 60 seats outdoors. Francesco Settanni, who is originally from Italy, is the director of operations.

“It will be a traditional Italian menu, but there are some things you have not seen in the Indianapolis area,” Evans said.

First Merchants moving HQ

By Jeff Decker mark@youarecurrent.com

A Muncie-based bank is moving its regional headquarters from Carmel to the northside of Indianapolis.

RESTAURANT RELOCATION

First Merchants Bank, with assets of nearly $18 billion, recently purchased the building at 8711 River Crossing Blvd. that previously served as the headquarters of Duke Realty. First Merchants will move all operations from Meridian Plaza Regional Office, 10333 N. Meridian St., in early 2024, according to a news release. The new headquarters is a little more than 5 miles from the Carmel location.

The building that will house the new headquarters was constructed in 2020. First Merchants leased space at Meridian Plaza for more than 10 years and occupied the third floor and about a quarter of the second floor, said Mark Hardwick, First Merchants Bank chief executive officer.

“The new building is 73,000 square feet,

and we are effectively doubling our capacity,” Hardwick said. “We were out of space at Meridian Plaza. For a number of years, we’ve had a few dozen Indianapolis regional employees working in temporary space throughout various locations. We are looking forward to finally having all of our Indianapolis teammates in a single, state-of-the-art, attractively located, First Merchants-owned and branded location with great amenities nearby.”

Founded in 1893, First Merchants operates 125 branches in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Michele Kawiecki, First Merchants chief financial officer, called the River Crossing Boulevard building “a marvel of design and construction,” noting that it earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and a Fitwell 2-Star rating by the Center of Active Design for its health-promoting design.

“It is one of the most desirable and strategic locations in Indianapolis,” Kawiecki said.

“Keith has represented me in the sale and purchase of three very different homes. Each time Keith’s knowledge and professionalism was extraordinary. This included fluid communication between Keith and his staff and I at every step of each transaction. His personable approach is reassuring, and he understands the very personal (and sometimes emotional) side of buying, selling and moving. Even after each transaction, Keith and his team followed up with phone calls, texts and emails to inquire about any concerns. I cannot recommend Keith highly enough.”

Evans

Hardwick

READERS’ VIEWS

Editor,

Has your luggage ever been lost — because it fell from the back of an SUV? That’s what happened to me when I was attending a 50th reunion recently in Carmel.

After attending a reception, my host was driving me and a couple fellows to a restaurant in Zionsville, where we were dining with a larger group. I had arrived directly from the airport and had put my backpack and carry on in the back of his SUV. We were driving on W. 116th St. when a white van came up behind us honking the horn wildly. We pulled over, and as I got out, I noticed the tailgate was up. A woman and her young son were pointing back and shouting, “Your luggage has fallen out of the car!”

After profusely thanking them for their efforts, we made a hasty turn around in search of my belongings. After passing the first three roundabouts, much to my relief, we spotted my luggage at the fourth. More

importantly, they hadn’t been run over! Another helpful citizen had somehow managed to stop their vehicle and place both pieces on the center island separating the road. I have no idea how that was accomplished. Was it the same woman and young son? A different driver?

I couldn’t believe my good fortune! Everything I brought to Indianapolis, with the exception of my wallet, phone and clothes on my back, was in those bags. We basically knew where they had to be, and the goal was to get to them before they were run over. Because of your wonderful citizens, we did!

I have always tried to assist others when they needed help. Whoever you are, you certainly helped me in my time of need! I am deeply appreciative that you were on W. 116th St. at about 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 8. Thank you!

Eric C. Hakanson, Boothbay, Maine

Luther wasn’t a populist

Editor,

I’m a Carmel resident and read the (Sept. 12 Current in Carmel) article on how Trump and Martin Luther had a lot in common. This surprised me, and I consulted my cousin, who is an Anglican priest.

My cousin pointed out that (author of the book “Twin Populist Reform Warriors 500 Years Apart”) Paul Swartz’s obvious mistake is thinking of Martin Luther as a populist. Luther was in many ways profoundly conservative — with a small c — figure.

Luther lived under the protection of a German princeling Frederick lll. Luther’s first important published treatise was addressed

“To The Christian Nobility of the German Nation.” This doesn’t sound very populist.

The real populists of the Protestant Reformation were people such as Thomas Muntzer, a leader of the peasants rebellion of 1524.

Luther reacted to this rebellion by writing one of his most inflammatory pamphlets “Against the Robbing and Murdering Hordes of Peasants.”

Luther loathed Muntzer and regarded him as a diabolical agent of chaos. One can’t help thinking that, if Luther were alive today, he might have felt the same way about Donald Trump.

Anya Bass, Carmel

Don’t be confused by referendum wording

Editor,

I recently saw the question that will be on the ballot this November for the Carmel Clay Schools operating referendum. I am concerned that voters will be confused by the wording.

The question begins stating that, if approved, this referendum will “continue to impose increased property taxes” and that this is a “renewal of the existing maximum referendum property tax of $0.19.”

However, later in the question is the statement that this referendum “if extended

will increase the average property tax paid to the school corporation per year on a residence within the school corporation by 28.3%.” This would be the case if there were no referendum in effect now.

Actually, as initially stated, this referendum is an extension of the present referendum at the same tax rate, the tax rate that has been in effect since 2017. I hope that voters take time to understand the question and are not confused by the wording. (I also hope they vote yes.)

Stephen Ring, Carmel

Thank you for rescuing my luggage!

Funny measures of intelligence

Commentary by

Terry Anker

One handy firefighter

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

ESSAY

Famed theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize laureate Albert Eistein often remarked that the best indication of his intelligence was his sense of humor. Well, humor and a messy desk. “I like to think that a clean desk represents an empty mind,” is attributed to the genius. A recent Australian study proves that he may have been right about this all along. Both higher intelligence and emotional intelligence are registered among those of us who can make our peers laugh. However, it is not universal. Those who bring smiles through sarcasm or ridicule of others ultimately are more likely to show indications of depression and aggression than IQ.

Sure, thoughtful adults readily admit that perception and reality are not always the same. We are unlikely to hold Bozo the Clown as the smartest of us all. A somber countenance, dark suit and deep voice have shown themselves, in the age of video, at least, to be the best path to perceived smarts. Smiling too much or being, per

American singer/song-writer Billy Joel, like “John at the bar who is quick with a joke” doesn’t lead to advancement in one’s career. Too often, we wrongly find that jocularity debases our perception of those who make us happy. Collectively, we have come to believe that funny is incompatible with smart.

Academic papers are intentionally dry. Really dry. Really, really parched Earth, nota-drop-to-drink kind of dry. News anchors were trusted when they deadpanned their delivery. As they smile more, we trust them less. What is it that leads us to the false assumption? Do we envy the humorous and embrace the humorless? Or is it that we just don’t get the joke? If Einstein were living today, would his good humor change our perception, or would we make him keep his smiles to himself?

I am retired. So, I don’t work. Neither did anything in our house on Thursday of last week.

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

Living my football fantasy

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Heads up, people. Football season is finally here, and this ex-dance mom has high hopes for a dominating fantasy football performance. Do I know what I’m doing? Kinda. I don’t fully understand when to start a wide receiver over a running back in my flex position, nor what exactly a PPR league means, but I’m able to decipher ESPN’s projected point totals enough to get a respectable and competitive team set well before the Thursday deadline. And frankly, none of it matters. I’m really just trying to represent powerful women everywhere as the lone female among a league of beer-guzzling man-children. I recognize the incredible responsibility I hold, and I promise, I will not fail.

HUMOR

you’re welcome!), which is half the battle, and the help of my stats-fanatic son, who dutifully scans my lineup to make sure I didn’t start a defense that’s pitted against my premier offensive minions. I also have two key advantages: I’ve never finished higher than fourth and the boys underestimate my commitment to victory. They’ll never see it coming when I crush their little souls.

Well, I might. My record has been subpar, at best. Usually, I lose a quarterback in the first month or realize too late that all my good players have the same bye week. And I truly have minimal knowledge of the strength and weaknesses of the 30-odd teams in the NFL, nor the intricacies of the AFC and NFC. NHL? ACL? Whatever.

I do have an awesome name, though, A Girl Has No Name (“Game of Thrones” fans,

So, here’s to a successful fantasy football season — for me, and women everywhere! Peace out.

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

HUMOR

The problem began about 2 a.m. One of the fire alarms started making a weird chirping sound. We assumed it was the batteries, but this is not an easy fix. It required one of us to get up on a high ladder and replace one of those nine-volt puppies. We needed a volunteer to take on this risky task, so I offered to hold my wife, Mary Ellen, in case she fell. The next morning, the alarm was still chirping. Our next-door neighbor is a former New York City fireman. I called him.

“Paul, it’s Dick next door. Our fire alarms won’t stop beeping.”

“Well, Dick, it’s one of two things. Either all the batteries need changing or …”

“Yes, yes, or what?”

“Or your house is on fire. “

Paul thought that was pretty funny. He came over and replaced all the batteries.

Later, Mary Ellen and I went for a walk, and when we returned, the garage door wouldn’t open. Mary Ellen asked me if I put in the right code.

“Yes,” I said. “It’s the date of our anniversary.”

“Oh, dear, I wish you had used a number you could remember.”

Paul came over and taught us how to reset the code, but now to open the door we have to remember Paul and Karen’s anniversary.

That same afternoon, Mary Ellen want-

ed to edge the lawn. She hates mowing the grass, but she enjoys edging it. And then she wants me to come up from my basement office and tell her what a great job she’s done. A woman shouldn’t ask a married man to come up and see her edgings. But the weed whacker wasn’t working. The string line kept breaking. Paul came over and explained that the cord I was using was the wrong thickness. He had several types in his garage, where he has a complete workshop, so he made the necessary replacement. Someday, if you move, move next door to a retired New York City fireman.

Just after Mary Ellen finished manicuring our lawn, we realized the lights in the laundry room weren’t working. I checked the circuit breakers and then made sure those weird things in the garage and on the bathroom walls (whose name I don’t know) hadn’t popped out. Paul saw me in the garage and showed me I was not pushing down on the button long enough or hard enough. Suddenly, the lights went on and the ice maker went to work. Even the dryer started. I went out to buy Paul a case of beer.

When I got back, Mary Ellen told me the cable was out and the water softener wasn’t working. I knew both these things could be easily fixed, but this late at night, I didn’t want to bother Paul.

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

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“I’m really just trying to represent powerful women everywhere as the lone female among a league of beer-guzzling man-children.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

“It required one of us to get up on a high ladder and replace one of those nine-volt puppies. We needed a volunteer to take on this risky task, so I offered to hold my wife, Mary Ellen, in case she fell.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

Civic Theatre takes audience to ‘The Prom’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Mikayla Koharchik knew she was ready for a date with “The Prom.”

As soon as she heard Civic Theatre was presenting it, she wanted to be part of it.

“It’s an upbeat show and it’s fun and I think it has a sweet message,” the Zionsville resident said. “I really wanted to be part of its regional premiere, too.”

Civic Theatre’s regional premiere of “The Prom” runs Oct. 6-21 at The Tarkington at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel.

Koharchik plays Angie, a 20-year veteran performer of “Chicago” who never gets to play the lead.

“She’s always a chorus girl, never a star,” Koharchik said.

The story centers on four eccentric Broadway performers who come to a small town, where a student wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom while some of the school’s parents don’t want to allow same-sex dates. The brassy Broadway performers try to help the courageous student, Emma Nolan. The story is set in the fictional Indiana town of Edgewater.

Koharchik said the biggest challenge is dancing alongside the younger performers.

“So, the challenge is to keep up with all the younger ones,” Koharchik said. “This is a wonderful cast, and our choreographer Anne Beck is strong and she is helping us out. But I go home and practice dancing over and over. The choreography in the show is stellar.”

Kaylee Johnson-Bradley performs as Alyssa in Civic Theatre’s production of “The Prom.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty Photography)

‘GRUMPY

OLD MEN’

“Grumpy Old Men” runs through Oct. 1 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S

CABARET

Deception: An Evening of Magic and Lies is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and Brittany Brumfield presents Baby Grand Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

UPTOWN: MOTOWN REMIXED

Uptown: Motown Remixed is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Amy Grant is the headlining performer. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

’SWEENEY TODD’

self into it. I’ve found a lot of similarities. She’s witty, she’s funny, sarcastic, which I also am in real life. So, it’s been really fun kind of meshing the two together. It’s just a really fun character to play.”

McDaniel said her character is definitely an outsider but seems fine with that.

A Perry Meridian High School graduate, McDaniel, 23, graduated from New York University, where she studied acting.

me per se,” she said. “I very much understand going above and beyond to be the best at certain things to please other people and that’s what she does. She’s head of the student council. She’s been homecoming queen before, all that stuff.”

Main Street Productions will present “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” through Oct. 1 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

‘HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES’

Koharchik

Kaylee Johnson-Bradley, from McCordsville, plays Alyssa.

Stodghill

David Maxwell, a Broad Ripple resident, plays Sheldon, a public relations agent for two of the over-the-top actors. Maxwell is performing with Civic Theatre for the second time after portraying Max in “The Sound of Music” earlier this year. Maxwell performed in many national tours before taking a break from acting 10 years ago.

MUSICAL DISPATCH

The Belfry Theatre will present “How the Other Half Loves” through Oct. 1 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort in Indianapolis. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

GREAT CLASSICS AND EXCITING NEW SOUNDS

Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert of “Great Classics and Exciting New Sounds” is set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more Indianawindsymphony.org.

Koharchik has only seen the movie version.

“But I was really drawn to the story and the music,” Koharchik said.

Kelsey McDaniel, a Greenwood resident, plays Emma. McDaniel saw “The Prom” on Broadway.

“I love all the music in the show, in general, and thankfully I get to sing a lot of my favorite songs from the show, which is always nice,” McDaniel said. “I love playing this character because I love bringing my-

“This musical is very funny and very inclusive,” said Johnson-Bradley, a Mt. Vernon High School graduate and Butler University student. “I think we have a very diverse cast, which makes it all the more inclusive. Something I like about my character is that I’m very similar to her. So, it’s been interesting putting myself into the role and navigating that as she overcomes her struggles and I overcome mine in real life.”

Johnson-Bradley said her character likes to put up a perfect front.

“She tries to achieve multiple things to please her mom, while that’s not exactly

“I got tired of living out of a suitcase, it wore me down,” Maxwell said.

Austin Stodghill, a Carmel resident who grew up in Marion, plays Kevin, one of the students who bullies Emma in the first half of the show. He said he has been cast as a bully in previous productions.

“I don’t enjoy being a bully, but I feel like I can play it well because I was bullied myself,” Stodghill said. “The thing I love about the shows that have bullying in there is usually a turnaround where the bully becomes good and realizes they are being stupid.”

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Hyperion Players present ‘Waiting for Godot’ — The Hyperion Players will present “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett at The Switch Theatre, 10029 E 126th St, Fishers, Sept. 28 to Oct.1. The shows are at 7 p.m. Sept. 28-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 1. The cast includes two actors from Noblesville: Aaron Budde (Lucky) and Mason Yeager (Boy). The other performers are Adam Phillips (Pozzo), Westfield; David Johnson (Vladimir), Danville; and Matt Hartzburg (Estragon), Indianapolis. For more, visit hyperionplayers.com.

Heartland aims to make impact

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Heartland International Film Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig had some apprehension about this year’s lineup. “We come off (the) COVID (pandemic) and all that craziness of almost not having a festival, and now we have the strikes with (writers and actors),” the Carmel resident said. “It put us in a flux on what would be available for some of these bigger films that are the tent poles for us. So, I went from being fairly uncertain about how this year would go to being very excited. We locked in some great films.” The festival, featuring more than 120 films, runs Oct. 5-15 at various venues in the Indianapolis area.

‘Every year we have people asking for really hyper-specific local films, and although it’s not necessarily local, he was a two-time Indy 500 winner,” Sorvig said. “It’s one of those films you hear about, and you are like, ‘I hope it’s great,’ and it was.”

FILMS

“We want films that can make an impact on you,” Sorvig said. “A lot of festivals have a similar mission to inspire, educate and engage.

“The Lionheart” from HBO is the story of IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, who died in a racing accident in Las Vegas in 2011. The film follows as his sons, Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon, pursue racing careers.

“The Lionheart” will open the festival at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Toby theater at Newfields.

Sorvig said the centerpiece and closing films have already been touted as having Academy Award candidates for Best Actor. Sorvig had correctly predicted Brendan Fraser would win the Oscar when “The Whale” was shown during last year’s festival.

“We hope to continue that streak with Colman Domingo and Paul Giamatti,” Sorvig said. “Colman is an early favorite. There is a lot of time, but we think Colman has a fantastic chance.

Domingo plays the title role in “Rustin,” a film about Bayard Rustin, a gay civil rights activist who led the 1963 march on Washington, D.C. “Rustin” is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Newfields. The closing-night film “The Holdovers” is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at Newfields and features Giamatti.

For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

ATI to start new season with new team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As previously announced, the season will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Studio Theater with “ATI’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2.”

PRODUCTIONS

Actors Theatre of Indiana is not only launching a new season but a new leadership team. ATI co-founder Judy Fitzgerald is now the artistic director. Darrin Murrell has joined the team as the associate artistic director. The other two ATI co-founders, Cynthia Collins and Don Farrell, have resigned to pursue other projects but will still be involved.

Fitzgerald said ATI will introduce a new executive director after Executive Director Jim Reilly’s retirement in December.

“Our daughter Lizzie (Farrell), who will be joining us in ‘ATI’s Greatest Hits!’ is off to IU, so I am champing at the bit to be totally focused on ATI to make this transition a smooth and a successful one,” Fitzgerald said.

Fitzgerald

For ATI holiday shows, Wayne Powers and his All-Star Jazz Trio will perform Great American Songbook songs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Katy Gentry, who is known for her Judy Garland tribute concerts, will perform Dec. 15-17 with pianist Eric Baker. The Dec. 15-16 shows will be at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 17.

“We will miss him,” Fitzgerald said. “He is ready to travel and enjoy his family. We were so lucky to have him at the helm as long as we did. Cindy is coming back to direct ‘Route 66’ and will be in ‘Forbidden Broadway’ and continues to host our podcast, ‘Lunch Break with ATI.’ She has an exciting position (as musical theater faculty member) at Anderson University, but as a co-founder of ATI is always willing to be a part of the company and help whenever she can. I absolutely think that Don will still be a part of our productions. He will be busy, but just like Cindy, cares about the company and our future.

“So, it’s fresh and exciting with a combination of a founder with all of the knowledge and experience from Day 1 to new thoughts and ideas to make ATI better than ever.”

Collins will perform at the Bier Brewery Bash Oct. 1 at Bier Brewery in Carmel. Collins, accompanied by pianist Brent Marty, will sing many of her favorite tunes by female singers, from Peggy Lee to Natalie Cole.

ATI will present two Broadway productions in 2024. The first will be “Route 66” from Feb. 2-18 at the Studio Theater. The season will wrap up with “Forbidden Broadway” from April 26 to May 12.

Fitzgerald said it’s a great mix.

“I love that it is so filled with music and all different styles of performing,” Fitzgerald said. “From bringing back old friends to the stage, to cabaret style, our ever-growing Lab series, which are all musicals this year, to a jukebox musical with all of the actors playing instruments to a hilarious musical that is all about Broadway, with impossible costume quick changes. I love this combination of entertainment and I think audiences will as well. I can’t wait for the fun to begin and to get this season started.”

The Lab Series starts “Liars Bench” Oct. 14 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. “Evelyn and the Eternal Question” is set for March 16, 2024.

For more, visit atistage.org.

LYRICS BY CHAD BEGUELIN

MUSIC BY MATTHEW SKLAR

BOOK BY BOB MARTIN & CHAD BEGUELIN

JACK VIERTEL

Medley glad to perform again

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

At 83, Bill Medley is continuing to make up for lost time.

CONCERT

“It was real tough when COVID hit and we had to take a couple of years off,” Medley said. “I’m really a one-trick pony. I’m a performer and that’s what I do. Now that we’re back on the road, it’s just wonderful. The traveling is getting a little tougher, but the audiences make up for all the pain.”

The Righteous Brothers, featuring Medley and Bucky Heard, will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Medley and Bobby Hatfield founded the musical duo of The Righteous Brothers in 1962. When Hatfield died of a heart attack in 2003, Medley performed as a solo artist for several years before reforming The Righteous Brothers with Heard in 2016.

Medley met Heard in Branson, Mo., when Heard was playing in “Blue Brothers.”

“Then he went to another theater, and he did some Journey songs,” Medley said. “I didn’t know he could do that, and he just

knocked me out. We got on the piano and sang a little and it was just kind of magical. It was like Bobby and I getting together, it was just, like, perfect. He’s a great guy, just as important as being an incredible singer.

Medley said he and Hatfield were raised on rhythm and blues.

“I consider myself a blues singer,” he said. “A few years ago, I recorded a blues album called ‘Your Heart to Mine.’ I do a song from that, ‘This Will Be the Last Time.’ It’s a lot of fun but not any more fun than doing “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling’ and ‘Unchained Melody.’”

Bucky Heard, left, and Bill Medley form The Righteous Brothers, who will perform Oct. 6 at the Palladium in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of The Righteous Brothers)

Saturday, September 30 · 10am–3pm

Main Library · 425 E Main Street

Fun activities and giveaways for all ages throughout the day.

Learn more at carmelclaylibrary.org/events .

Combatting loneliness epidemic

Commentary by Lorene Burkhart

adjust to community living because they can lean on each other.

PLAIN TALK

When I recently read that we are having a loneliness epidemic, I wasn’t surprised, knowing that there are 26 million Americans older than 50 who live alone. Loneliness is defined as the difference between the social connections we would like to have and those we actually have. This epidemic is causing a variety of serious health issues, especially among the elderly, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and depression.

When new single residents who know no one but their adult child who lives nearby move into my retirement community, I explain that it’s like going to college. Meals and activities are at certain times, and they are surrounded by new people. This can be overwhelming at any age, but especially for the elderly. Our welcoming committee immediately makes contact and one of the committee members becomes their helper. By knowing something about their background — career, education, hobbies — we can connect them with residents who have similar interests. Couples find it easier to

There are circles of friendship that begin with the inner circle, a spouse, significant other or close friend. The middle circle is occasional companions, and the outer circle is colleagues and acquaintances. This circle is why we join clubs and organizations. When the inner circle has “no other” is when loneliness can become acute. There are questions like “Who will help me in an emergency? Who will be there when I come home from the hospital?” People who live alone need to have emergency plans in place before they are needed.

Building friendships requires thinking about the needs and desires of another person, then taking action to help them be fulfilled. The result is a wonderful feeling of gratitude for the giver and the recipient.

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, Noblesville on or near streets identified below:

Beginning at the substation located near the intersection of 111th St & Willowmere Dr, to include the areas around & near:

• N & E of the substation, S of Carmel Dr, W of Woodland Dr

• N of the substation, E of College Ave, S of Medical Dr, W of Westfield Blvd

• N of 106th St, W of the substation, S of 114th St, E of 31

Beginning at the substation located near 146th & Cumberland Rd, to include the areas around & near: S & W of the substation, E of Harrison Pkwy, N of 131st St

Beginning at the substation located near Cheeney Creek, to include the areas around & near: N of the substation, E of the Regency Dr, S of Technology Dr, W of 69

Beginning at the substation located near 216th St & Cammack Rd, to include the areas around & near: S of the substation, E of Moontown Rd, N of 191st St, W of Harbour 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.

Duke Energy Indiana, LLC Vegetation Management Department

Lorene Burkhart resides at The Stratford in West Clay. She is the author of seven books.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Docket No. PZ-2023-00203 V: Woodland

Country Club Transportation Plan Variance

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals on October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. will hold a Public Hearing at Carmel City Hall (2nd floor Council Chambers Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032) upon the Development Standards Variance Application to omit installation of sidewalks along the south side of Woodland Lane required by UDO § 1.07 (E) and (F).

For property being known as 100 Woodland Lane, Carmel, IN 46032

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-14-06-00-00-001.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche.

It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov.

(Petitioner Name(s))

Woodland Country Club, Inc.

By: E. Davis Coots, attorney for Petitioner

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

Docket Nos. PZ-2023-0213V & PZ-2023-0214V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 23rd day of October, 2023 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

UDO Section 2.04 Maximum 18’-0 accessory building height allowed, 25.6 ft. requested

UDO Section 5.02(B)(1) Minimum 25 ft front setback behind front line of principal building allowed, 54 ft in front of principal building requested.

With the property being known as: 12020 Towne Rd.

The application is identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2023-0213V & PZ-2023-0214V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number: 17-09-3200-00-006.001 Acreage 6.81 Section 32, Township 18, Range 3

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner:

Phillip C. Gettum, Gettum Associates Inc.

Eric & Ashley Inman, Owners

Notice of Public Hearing

Before the Plan Commission

Docket No. PZ-2023-00216 PP/DP

Minor Subdivision Plat.

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on October 17, 2023 at 6:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Minor Subdivision Plat in order to consider delineating two parcels from what is currently platted as a single parcel at 520 N. Rangeline Road. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: parcel number 16-09-25-08-03-003.000 It is zoned B-5/ Business and is in the Old Town Overlay – Historic Rangeline Subarea. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00216 PP/SP. The petition may be examined at DOCS in City Hall. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner:

Justin Moffett of 520 North Rangeline LLC

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Ordinance D-2677-23

Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana meeting on the 16th day of October, 2023, at 6 o’clock p.m. at their regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for approval of the public right of way and plat vacation located on the west side of College Avenue, south of and including East 104th Street.

Lawrence K. Hughes is the Petitioner and the subject property is currently part of the Home Place Overlay District and zoned B-3 Business. The rights-of-way proposed for vacation are unimproved sections of East 104th Street and Broadway Avenue. Vacation of the subject rightsof-way will not impede access to any real estate. Platted lots in the Northridge addition proposed for vacation are owned by the Petitioner. The proposed vacation will facilitate expansion of an existing business.

The Proposal details are on file for examination at the Office of the City Clerk, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317-571-2440.

Interested persons appearing at the hearing for this matter shall have the right to be heard or may file written comments prior to the hearing. In addition, the hearing may be continued by the City Council, as it may find necessary.

CARMEL CITY CLERK

Sue Woflgang

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Docket No. PZ-2023-00198 UV, PZ-2023-00200 V & PZ-2023-00201 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 23rd day of October, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Variance of Use to permit Outdoor Storage and/or Warehousing for the existing and proposed uses; Variance of development standards to allow parking in the front yard where parking exists currently, and development standards variance to permit 2 signs per street frontage.

With the property being known as: 10402 North College Avenue, Carmel, IN 46032

The application is identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2023-00198 UV, PZ-2023-00200 V & PZ-2023-00201 V.

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

Tax ID parcel numbers: 17-13-11-00-00-007.000, 17-13-11-00-00-008.000, 17-13-11-00-00-008.001, 17-13-11-00-00-009.000, 17-13-11-02-07-006.000, 17-13-11-02-07-008.000, 17-13-11-02-8-001.000, 17-13-11-02-08-002.000, 17-13-11-02-08-003.000, 17-13-11-02-08-004.000, 17-13-11-02-08-005.000, 17-13-11-02-08-006.000, 17-13-11-02-08-007.000, 17-13-11-02-08-008.000, 17-13-11-02-08-022.000, 1713-11-02-08-023.000, 17-13-11-02-08-024.000, 17-13-11-02-08-025.000, 17-13-11-02-08-026.000, 17-1311-02-08-027.000, 17-13-11-02-08-028.000, 17-13-11-02-08-029.000, 17-13-11-02-08-045.000, 17-13-1102-08-046.000, 17-13-11-02-08-047.000, 17-13-11-02-08-048.000, 17-13-11-02-11-004.000

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laserfich. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: Lawrence K. Hughes

Really groovy ‘60s terms

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

with a warm blanket and some reruns of ‘Antiques Roadshow.’ It’s a gas.”

GRAMMAR GUY

Sure, we could discuss some far-out, groovy words we’re all hip to (if you can dig it). However, today’s installment of Grammar Guy discusses some of the less common 60’s slang I think we should give another try. So, before you can reply with a “sock it to me,” it’s time to get in our verbal time machines and split.

• Copacetic: No problems — things are all right. I’d like to see a version of “copacetic” used sarcastically like the “this is fine” meme featuring the dog sitting in a burning room. Is your world collapsing around you? It’s copecetic. Everything is copecetic.

• Shine me on: When someone was ignoring your presence. This was the 60’s equivalent of “ghosting.” I’m tired of hearing people say “ghosting,” so let’s pepper in “shine me on” to our conversations.

• It’s a gas: That thing is fun. If you’re having a great time doing something, insert this phrase into your lexicon. For example, “I’m staying home tonight

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DOCKET NO. PZ-2023-00212 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday October 23, 2023 at 6:00PM in Carmel City Hall Council Chambers 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 to hold a Public Hearing upon the Development Standards Variance application for approximately 46 lots within the Gramercy West Neighborhood at approximately 942 Templeton Drive and including the following Gramercy West Lots 151-178 and 222-239. The request is to allow the Petitioner to install Gravel in the side yards of all homes to be built. The subject property is currently owned by BC Gramercy II, LLC, but the contract buyer, David Weekley Homes will build and sell homes on each of the lots.

The 46 subject properties are located in the Gramercy West Subdivision. The Development Standards Variance Application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00212 V and the details of the Application are on file in the Department of Community Services Office, 3rd Floor of City Hall at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 and may be examined during normal business hours.

Written comments regarding the Application may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the Public Hearing at the above address. Any person may offer verbal comments at the hearing or may file written comments at the hearing.

The Public Hearing may be continued to a future date from time to time as may be found necessary.

Petitioner: David Weekley Homes

Attn: Edward Freeman

9310 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46260

• Scratch, bread, dough: Money. Although most people don’t carry cash anymore, my millennial counterparts could say things like, “I’ll never have enough bread to afford a house; boomers say it’s because I’m buying too much avocado toast.”

• Fink: A tattle tale. My kids inform me of everything the other one is doing, especially if it’s something they hadn’t ought to be doing. Instead of calling each other “tattle tale,” I’m going to teach them the word “fink.” This will introduce some variety into my everyday kid chaos.

• Hodad: Someone who doesn’t surf, especially a person who just hangs out at the beach. In the much-acclaimed 2023 film “Barbie,” Ken’s main skill is hanging out on the beach. He doesn’t swim, surf or make sandcastles. He’s quite the hodad.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION

DOCKET NUMBERS:

Docket No. PZ-2023-00153 PP

Docket No. PZ-2023-00184 SW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on the 17th day of October at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Primary Plat and Subdivision Waiver for the Asherwood South application.

The subject real estate consists of 14.87 acres and is generally located on the west side of Ditch Road approximately 1/2 mile north of West 96th Street. The property address is 9696 Ditch Road, Carmel, Indiana 46032 and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 17-13-09-00-00-015.000 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2023-00153 PP and PZ-2023-00184 SW.

Asherwood Carmel Investment, LLC, is the Petitioner that seeks approval of a Primary Plat and Subdivision Waiver in order to develop 6 new single-family estate dwellings.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. In addition, the hearing may be continued by the Carmel Plan Commission as it may find necessary.

This notice prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 500 E. 96th Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46240, on behalf of Asherwood Carmel Investment, LLC.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN AND COMMISSION HEARING OFFICER

Docket Number: PZ-2023-00189 DP/ADLS

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel plan commission hearing officer meeting on October 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the city hall caucus room, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr., Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a public hearing upon DP/ADLS Application in order to:

Construct a one-building, medical office project along the northwest corner of Illinois Street and 111th Street. The future address will be 11220 Illinois Street.

The application is identified as Docket No.: PZ-2023-00189 DP/ADLS

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel #: 17-13-02-00-00-001.002

The file for this proposal may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM in the officed of the Dept. of Community Services, 1 Civic Square, 3rd floor, Carmel, IN 46032. The materials mat also be examined on the City’s website, at the Public Documents page via Laserfiche.

Any written comments to the proposal should also be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission not later than 9 AM on October 17, 2023, the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments will be presented to the Hearing Officer. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Hearing Officer at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure.

Joe Shestak, Administrator jshestak@carmel.in.gov

Carmel Plan Commission 317-571-2417

Petitioner Name: Cornerstone Companies, Inc. By Jeff Shivley 8902 N. Meridian St, Suite 205

Carmel, Indiana 46260 Phone: 317-503-3374

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Carmel, Indiana

Department Board of Public Works and Safety

One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032

Project: 116th Street Multi-Use Path from Michigan Road to Towne Road

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 10:00 a.m. EST on October 4th, 2023 and, commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – 116TH STREET MULTI-USE PATH FROM MICHIGAN ROAD TO TOWNE ROAD”

A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

Construction of a 10’ wide HMA multi-use path along the north side of 116th Street from Michigan Road to 0.42 miles west of Shelborne Road and the south side of 116th Street from 0.36 miles east of Shelborne Road to Towne Road, including HMA pavement, drainage improvements, and pavement markings.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor

One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441

Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

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.

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on September 27th, 2023 @ 1:00 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. A virtual meeting option will be offered, please e-mail Jayson Earleywine at jearleywine@eticagroup.com to obtain the virtual meeting invite.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer ’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2.

Sue Wolfgang Clerk

A Visit to Carillon Historical Park

Commentary by Don Knebel

Today, as we continue visiting sites within comfortable driving distance from Indianapolis, we come to Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio.

TRAVEL

Carillon Historical Park, lying along the east bank of the Great Miami River, is named for the 151-foot-tall Deeds Carillon at the north end of the park, erected in 1942 by the family of Col. Edward Deeds. Deeds was a prominent Dayton industrialist, president of the National Cash Register Co., and co-founder of Dayton Engineering Laboratory Company, or Delco. The 65-acre park celebrates Dayton’s history with 30 historic structures, including the Newcom Tavern, built in 1796 and Dayton’s oldest building.

The park also celebrates Dayton’s reputation for technical innovations. At the turn of the 20th century, Dayton received more patents per capita than any other U.S. city. The patents included those for the first airplane, cash register and electric starter. The 1905 Wright brothers’ Flyer III, the first practical airplane and the only one designated a National Historic Landmark, was restored in

1948 with Orville Wright’s help and is in the park’s Wright Brothers Aviation Center. The park also displays one of the few remaining bicycles produced by the Wright brothers and includes a replica of their print shop. Among 3 million other items the park owns are an 1835 locomotive, the oldest built in the United States, and a 1912 Cadillac featuring a Delco electrical system.

Carillon Historical Park also includes the operational Carillon Brewery, a hand-carved carousel, and a so-called “4-D theater,” in which five animatronic figures, including the Wright brothers and Col. Deeds, are placed in period settings and talk about what was happening in Dayton in 1909. Finally, the park is the gateway for tours of nearby Hawthorn Hill, the home designed by the Wright brothers and lived in by Orville and Katherine Wright and their father beginning in 1914.

Wright brothers’ Flyer III at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio.

Deeds Carillon monument in Dayton, Ohio. (Photos by Don Knebel)

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

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39. Wine designation

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49. Ooh and ___

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51. Numerical prefix

52. Ecommerce platform

54. WHS subj.

55. Marion County community originally named Farmersville

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64. Off base, for short

65. Noblesville HS physics class particles

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2. Slangy denial

3. Egypt’s capital

4. Put into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame

5. Gave a quick greeting

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won a Nobel Prize: ___ Roy Mottelson

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31. Lots

33. Ball State military org.

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39. Swampy ground

40. Regret

41. Heart chambers

43. ___ de cologne

44. Some MLB batters, initially

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55. Gillette razor

56. Coach Parseghian

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8. How some homes are built

9. Up-front group of seats at the Palladium

10. Cigar residue

11. Boston ___ Party

12. Indy summer hrs.

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18. Spot in the ocean

21. “The Wizard of Oz” studio

22. Angsty music genre

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Indiana’s Largest Stamp Show! (50th year)

The Indiana Stamp Club will host the INDYPEX 2023 Stamp Show Oct. 6-8, 2023 at the Hamilton Co. 4-H Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville IN 46060.

Hours will be 10-5 on Fri., 10-5 on Sat., 10-3 on Sunday.

Exhibits and 35 dealers as well as beginner/youth tables, a U.S. postal station, information tables for the Indiana Stamp Club and the Indiana Postal History Society. Website: www.indianastampclub.org

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SHOP TO CALL HOME?

Integrity Automotive is looking for a full time automotive technician. In business for 28 years in downtown Carmel with a solid, happy customer base and a positive, goodnatured work environment. The best candidate is a motivated, well-organized technician with at least three years hands on experience in automotive diagnosis, problem-solving and repair. Able to interpret and apply diagnostic/repair information from computerized databases and other sources. Also able communicate clearly and effectively with your supervisor, your fellow employees and, as needed, with customers. A complete job description is available with a request to frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net. We offer competitive pay with a Monday through Friday work week and (after 90 days) up to four sick/personal days per year and paid holidays. To schedule an interview, send your resume with contact information to: frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net

LOVE DOGS?

NEED PART TIME JOB?

HUNT CLUB IS HIRING Part time Kennel

Assistant : responsible for the daily care of dogs, kennel upkeep, and other tasks related to keeping our guests happy and comfortable. Hours are from 7 AM to 12 PM or 3 to 8 PM with potential for 18 - 35 hours per week. Part-time Front Desk

Assistant: responsible for corresponding with clients through emails ,phone, and in- person as well as various computer tasks. Hours are 8:30 to 11:30 AM or 4:30 to 7:30 PM and as needed. Applicants should have availability on weekdays as well as occasional weekends and holidays. Interested? Have questions Email:huntclubkennel@gmail.com

Boarding/Daycare for Small & Medium Dogs at My Home in Carmel!

Susan 317-432-1627 pawptrl@aol.com

Fenced Yard

24 Years

Experience

Luv the dogs

*Spread manure daily

*Daily turn out of 4 horses

*Care of horses —am/pm feed 4-6 weeks per year

*Very cold in winter, very hot in summer working in barn!

*Free and furnished apartment. Washer/Dryer hook up

*All utilities except you change filter and fill softener salt

*You pay $200 per month or also pick up pasture of manure for full trade

*Farm/tractor or horse experience helpful

*Rural Zionsville

*Apartment

MY VISION AND PRIORITIES A VISION FOR A SAFER, SMARTER, AND SUSTAINABLE CARMEL.

SAFER SMARTER SUSTAINABLE

While knocking on thousands of doors across West District's neighborhoods, it's evident we all want Carmel to remain a safe city. As your city councilor, I will work on:

Establishing more child-friendly play zones and adapting roundabouts to be safer for seniors and cyclists.

Promoting development that mitigates traffic and congestion while enhancing our community amenities.

Equipping first responders with all the resources and support they need to keep us safe.

We must make strategic partnerships so Carmel becomes the Midwest hub for innovation and opportunity. Encourage investment, inspire our community's entrepreneurs, and support our schools to shape the next generation of innovators.

Advance our digital infrastructure by embracing smart city technologies. Support and connect our seniors to ensure they remain an active and valued part of our community.

Carmel deserves a sustainable vision that intertwines environmental responsibility with the well-being of its residents. My commitments include:

Increasing the presence of green spaces and encouraging the adoption of residential solar panels. Introduce wellness initiatives within our parks to nurture community health and well-being.

Implementing a forward-thinking, data-backed 50-year strategy to safeguard our air, soil, and water for future generations.

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LET'S CHAT.

I may not have all the answers, but I'm a dedicated listener. I'm here to help our community work through the intricacies of city government and ensure concerns are heard.

promise transparency and responsible spending in the city council.

DrAnita@joshiforcarmel.com