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CRC, developers unveil 2 projects totaling $450M investment, 1,400 dwelling units

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council on Nov. 20 introduced and tabled two ordinances authorizing the city to issue up CITY NEWS to $76 million in developer-backed bonds for two new redevelopment projects that include more than 1,400 dwelling units, nearly 80,000 square feet of office or retail space, parking garages and other amenities.

Gramercy and Marketplace is a $300 million project set to be developed by Buckingham Companies between Carmel Drive and 126th Street primarily west of the existing Gramercy Apartments. Set to be built in four phases, it is planned to ultimately include 850 rental units, 191 for-sale units, 28,000 square feet of retail space, public plazas and a 650-space parking garage.

The project includes renovating four existing Gramercy Apartment buildings, extending Kinzer Avenue south to Carmel Drive and adding a roundabout at Carmel Drive.

The Marketplace area at the south end of the project is proposed in an area currently home to the 502 East Event Centre and adjacent restaurants and other businesses.

“This a very thought-out product that isn’t all dense,” CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said. “It has characteristics of suburban and characteristics of urban and it creates new public spaces and new urban nodes for us.”

If the bonds and project is approved by the city, the first phase, which includes the Gramercy Apartment renovation, garden apartments and a parking garage, is set to begin construction in the second quarter of 2025. Subsequent phases are expected to be under construction through roughly 2030.

Tax increment financing will be used to pay for the project, with the developer receiving 90 percent of TIF revenues and the city receiving 10 percent. TIF captures tax revenue generated as a result of improvements to an area to help pay for those

Gramercy and Marketplace is proposed to be built in phases between Carmel Drive and 126th Street. (Rendering courtesy of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission)

Valentina is a $150 million project planned north of Gradle Drive and west of the Monon Greenway. This rendering shows the general footprint of the proposed project, as its architecture and other details have not been finalized.

improvements.

Mestetsky also introduced the Valentina redevelopment project, which is proposed to bring 380 multi-family dwelling units, 17 for-sale townhomes, 50,000 square feet of office/retail space and a 600-space parking garage north of Gradle Drive between the Monon Greenway and 3rd Ave. SW. Keystone Group is set to develop the $150 million project, which also includes widening and improvements to the adjacent Monon Greenway. The city council is considering authorizing up to $23 million in developer-backed bonds for the project. The council also introduced an ordinance at the meeting rezoning the site from industrial to C1/City Center.

The project is near Carter Green, a public space that frequently hosts large events, such as the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

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Mestetsky said the Valentina parking garage will provide additional parking space to accommodate the area’s many events.

“It is nice in a city like Carmel where the developers can build the project but then support the parking for other uses,” he said.

The site is currently home to two single-story buildings with multiple business tenants. Mestetsky said he doesn’t expect redevelopment to begin for at least a year.

The TIF split on the Valentina project is proposed at 95 percent of funds to the developer and 5 percent to the city.

Councilor Adam Aasen proposed tabling both ordinances for the incoming city council to review. Beginning Jan. 1, the city will have a new mayor and five new city councilors. The council voted to table both matters for the new council, which will meet for the first time Jan. 4, 2024.

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The Carmel City Council is revisiting a 2019 proposal by Mayor Jim Brainard to lower the speed limits in CITY NEWS roundabouts in an effort primarily aimed at pedestrian safety.

The council introduced an ordinance at its Nov. 20 meeting that would set the speed limit in roundabouts at 20 mph. Currently, roundabout speed limits align with those on the roads that lead into them.

Carmel City Council President Jeff Worrell, a sponsor of the ordinance, said he has heard strong opinions for and against lowering the speed limit in roundabouts and that he wants people on both sides to have a public forum to discuss the issue.

“Giving this a hearing and talking about it so we can put it to bed one way or another is important,” Worrell said.

One frequent argument against the ordinance, Worrell said, is that it would be difficult to enforce. He said he recently rode along with Carmel Police Department traffic officers to better understand the logistics

A sign advising drivers to slow to 15 mph in a roundabout. (File photo)

of the proposal and determined that a lower speed limit is enforceable, specifically as vehicles approach the intersection.

“We’re not trying to control the speed in the roundabout,” Worrell said. “It’s the entry into the roundabout, which is 225 feet.”

Many Carmel roundabouts are surrounded by yellow signs urging drivers to travel at no more than 15 mph through the intersection. According to state law, however, enforceable traffic laws are posted on white signs, while those on yellow signs are advisory.

The council’s Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee is set to review the ordinance.

Council reviews rezones, TIF areas

By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council met Nov. 20 to review two rezone requests and more.

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What happened: The council introduced ordinances that would rezone two sites from industrial to C1/City Center District.

What it means: One site is at 154 W. Carmel Dr. on 3.3 acres, just east of the Monon Greenway. The other site is on 5.5 acres at 988 3rd Ave. SW, just west of the Monon Greenway. It is the site of the proposed Valentina redevelopment project.

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What happened: The council approved three resolutions creating several new tax increment financing allocation areas.

What it means: The areas include the The Edge at West Carmel apartments at 11335 N. Michigan Rd., the L’Etoile mixed-use project at 833 W. Main St. and 12 allocation areas for the 111 Penn redevelopment project. The 111 Penn project is split into multiple areas to align with the various phases of the project.

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What’s next: The council’s land use committee will review the rezone requests.

What’s next: The Carmel Redevelopment Commission will have the final vote.

What happened: The council introduced an ordinance designating the Caperton-Carter House as a historic district.

What it means: The French eclectic style home in Cool Creek Estates on Maplecrest Drive was built in 1932. If the site is designated a historic district, any demolition requests or proposed exterior updates would require approval by the Carmel Historic Preservation Commission.

What’s next: The council’s land use committee will review the ordinance.

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CHS polytechnic upgrades to cost more than expected

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The good news: Carmel Clay Schools received 36 bids to construct the Carmel High School Polytechnic EDUCATION addition and renovations.

The bad news: The bids came in significantly higher than initial estimates.

The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees Nov. 13 voted unanimously to award bids totaling $14.7 million to 11 contractors to complete the work, approximately $2 million higher than the latest estimate.

At the school board meeting, CCS Associate Superintendent Roger McMichael said the district received more bids than other recent projects had generated and that many of the bids were similar in cost.

Despite the final financial estimate being made just weeks before taking the project to bidders, McMichael said rising inflation and workforce issues led to the jump.

“In today’s world, you can’t rely on

whatever a project bid, even a few weeks ago, because the price just changes,” he said. “Most of us who have been around for a while have not seen an environment like this. It’s not just in Carmel. Others are having the same challenges.”

The project is being funded as part of $39 million in bonds approved by the school board in March. The work at CHS includes expanded and improved space on the north side of the high school for students studying construction, culinary arts and other job-related skills. Other projects funded through the bond include mid-cycle renovations at several campuses, technology upgrades throughout the district and construction of a building at the CHS football stadium with restrooms, concessions and locker rooms.

McMichael said construction costs have ballooned in the last several years, making project estimates more difficult than they used to be.

“At the end of the day, the marketplace tells us what it’s going to cost,” he said.

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All 15 Carmel Clay Schools campuses have received the Purple Star Designation from the Indiana Department DISTINCTION of Education to recognize their commitment to supporting service members, veterans and students with connections to the military.

Districts are ineligible to receive the distinction, as schools must individually Beresford meet the requirements.

There are 102 Purple Star Designated schools in Indiana. The designation is valid for a three-year period.

“We are immensely proud to receive the Purple Star Designation from the Indiana Department of Education,” CCS Superintendent Michael Beresford said. “This honor reflects our sincere gratitude and respect for the sacrifices made by our service members and their families. It is our duty and

privilege to provide a supportive educational environment that recognizes and values their contributions to our nation.”

Schools receiving the Purple Star designation must meet the following criteria: • Have an assigned point of contact for military families • Meet all grade-level training requirements for point of contact • Have a dedicated webpage providing recognition and resources for service members, veterans, students and families • Host an annual military program • Have a public military display recognizing service members • Submit a school board resolution publicizing support for military students and families • Ensure military service members and their immediate family members meeting minimum job qualifications for open positions at the school will be guaranteed a job interview

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as, where it was rented.

“From my experience, it is common for groups of individuals, primarily from South Two men from Colombia and a third man America, to enter the United States and utifrom Houston are facing burglary and theft lize rental vehicles with out-of-state plates charges afto commit home burglarPOLICE ter allegedly ies,” CPD Detective Crystal breaking into Froelich stated in the proba north Carmel home and able cause affidavit. stealing thousands of The morning after the dollars’ worth of jewelry burglary, the FLOCK camera that was later recovered system captured an image during a traffic stop in Mosquera Camacho Ruiz of the vehicle in south Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, the affidavit According to a probable cause states. Carmel police traveled to affidavit, the homeowners contactthe area and located the SUV in a ed police after discovering a broken parking lot. They followed it to a glass door upon returning to their nearby Motel 6 on Harding Street, home in the 14000 block of Dublin where three men eventually entered Drive at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13. A police the vehicle. Carmel and Indianapolis search concluded the home was police officers pulled the vehicle Gamboa empty but that several rooms were over at 2:15 p.m. and arrested the in disarray. The homeowners entered and three occupants. reported jewelry missing.

The affidavit states that police discovDuring the investigation, a neighbor ered several pieces of jewelry in the vehicle told police she observed a white SUV drive that the Carmel homeowners confirmed slowly past her home and later saw the belonged to them. same vehicle, which she determined had a Alvaro Gamboa, 57, and Danny Mosquera, California license plate, parked behind the 36, both of Colombia, and Bairon Camacho Regal Movie Theatre north of 146th Street in Ruiz, 26, of Houston, have been charged Westfield facing the entrance of her neighwith burglary of a dwelling and theft where borhood with its headlights on. the value of property is between $50,000 Police used the FLOCK camera and license and $750,000. They remained in the Hamilplate reading system to locate a vehicle ton County Jail as of Nov. 21. in the area at that time that matched the Anyone with additional information neighbor’s description. Cameras captured about the case is asked to contact CPD at the Mazda CX-9 earlier in the month in Tex317-571-2500.

Silver Pen Writing Competition — The Stratford is presenting the 11th Annual Senior Living Communities Silver Pen Writing Competition. The senior living community will award cash prizes up to $3,750 to assist three local high school seniors with post-graduate plans. A panel will judge 1,000-word essays exploring the topic of what new subject the author proposes be taught for the rest of the school year. Essays must be submitted by Feb. 15, 2024.

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Carmel adds Sister City — The City of Carmel has established a new Sister City relationship with Seiffen, Germany, a city often referred to as “Spielzeugstadt” or “toy town.” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard visited and met with Seiffen Mayor Martin Wittig in Germany earlier this month to sign the paperwork. Seiffen is in the heart of the Ore Mountains in Saxony near the Czech border. It is most famous for its woodworking industry. Seiffen is Carmel’s seventh Sister City partnership.

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Toy Drive — Compass is partnering with Foster Fairies to collect new unwrapped toys for local children in the foster care system. Toys will be collected through Dec. 3.

They can be dropped off at the Compass office in Broad Ripple, 5420 College Ave., Suite 100, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For convenience, donors can have Amazon packages shipped directly to the Broad Ripple office. Other drop off options are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday at The Carrie Holle Group, 110 W. Main St., Carmel, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Jennil Salazar Private Client Group, 1964 Rhettsbury St., Carmel.

Visual artwork proposals sought — Indiana-based visual artists are invited to submit proposals for a $2,500 commission from the Center for the Performing Arts and a one-year display of the resulting work in the main lobby of the Palladium concert hall. The initiative is an extension of the Center’s New Works performing arts commission project, now in its third year.

Proposals will be accepted through Jan. 5, 2024. Learn more at TheCenterPresents.org/ NewWorksVisualArts.

Recycle holiday lights — Carmel residents may recycle holiday lights at White’s Ace Hardware & Garden Center, 731 S. Range Line Rd. through Jan. 19, 2024. Learn more by calling Carmel Utilities at 317-571-2673.

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CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT OPENS FOR HOLIDAY SEASON

Nathan Johnson serves a soup sample at the Herzhafte Suppen hut.

Sofia-Alexandra Colon, left, winner of the 2023 Christkind essay contest, gives a candy cane to Mabel Sutton of Carmel.

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt held a soft opening and preview event Nov. 15 at Carter Green. Guests sampled new and classic market treats, listened to live music and shopped at vendor booths. The holiday market is open through Dec. 24. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at CarmelChristkindlmarkt. com.

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DECEMBER CALENDAR SANTA SOIREE Clay Terrace will host the Santa Soiree from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 along Clay Terrace Boulevard. The event for guests of all ages includes live music, a giant snow globe, Santa’s arrival at 4 p.m., carriage rides and a Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

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HOLIDAY IN THE ARTS DISTRICT Holiday in the Arts District is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 in the south parking lot of the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd. The event includes opportunities to see reindeer, listen to carolers, visit with Santa and more. Learn more at HolidaysInCarmel.com.

BICENTENNIAL BASH The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission will host the free Bicentennial Bash from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 to round out a year of celebrating the county’s 200th anniversary.

The free, open house event is family-friendly and designed to celebrate all that Hamilton County has to offer. It will include free food, live music, a short film commemorating the year, an art show, displays and more. The bash will be at Ivy Tech Hamilton County, 300 N. 17th St. in Noblesville. Learn more at hamcoturns200.com/events.

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will deliver his final State of the City address at 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green. Tickets for the event, which is presented by OneZone, are $40 and may be purchased at bit. ly/3ZDCADZ. MEET ME ON MAIN Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 8 p.m.

Dec. 9 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.

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DONUT 5K The 17th annual Donut 5K Holiday Run & Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 23 at the Carmel Racquet Club, 225 E. Carmel Dr. Participants can enjoy donuts along the course and at the finish line. Learn more and register at Donut5Krun.com.

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From left, Heroes Club board members Barb and Steve Schneider with Mayor Jim Brainard and board member Michael Garvey. (Photos by Adam Seif)

The Heroes Club held its Sharing the Vision event Nov. 16 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel. At the event, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and Carmel Police Department Chief Jim Barlow received distinguished hero awards for their decades of public service. Jim Nordhoff and Chuck Lazzara, who have been members of the Carmel-based club for 25 years, also received Distinguished Hero Awards. The Heroes Club is a nonprofit group of business executives and residents who aim to find meaningful ways to support Carmel and Clay Township public safety employees. Learn more at theheroesclub.org.

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This week at the Market, you won’t want to miss: Special Events

Glühwein Gallop: Dec. 2, 9 a.m.

Sankt Nikolaustag: Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Activities (during normal Market hours) Werkstatt: Woodworker Markus Wagner, Nov. 29-Dec. 3 Kinderecke: Mini advent calendars, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Christmas ornaments, Dec. 3 Spielhaus: Santa Story Time, Roz Puppets, princess visits, and more Jim Nordhoff and Chuck Lazzara received distinguished hero honors for being members of the club for 25 years.

From left, Joe Finkam, Caroline Garvey, Carmel Mayor-elect Sue Finkam and Michael Garvey.

Entertainment

Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio: Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

Jay Fox & The Jammin’ Germans: Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

DISPATCHES ISU Distinguished Alumni — Carmel resident Mary McGuire received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Nov. 10 at Indiana State University’s annual President’s Dinner, which celebrates exceptional alumni and philanthropy. The Indiana State Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who have made significant contributions professionally and in their local and global communities.

Book signing — Author Julianna Newland, an Indianapolis native, will be at Rose and Lois, 7249 E. 146th St. Suite 100 in Carmel, at 9 a.m.

Nov. 30 for a reading from her book, “All Up In Your Bizness: Managing Your Business Crap.”

Published by Fulton Books, “All Up In Your Bizness” is a collection of humorous stories and experiences designed to help readers navigate the corporate world. Learn more about the book at AllUpInYourBizness.com.

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Spotlight on Art raises $50K

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Returning for its second year, Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children raised funds for three local nonprofits GIVING BACK at an open house-style event held Nov. 9 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

Local artists sold their work and donated half of the proceeds to Prevail, the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville and Children’s TherAplay, three nonprofits that provide assistance for children.

Event organizer Esther Lakes said more than 200 guests attended and helped raise approximately $50,000.

“My passion is helping children,” Lakes said. “I personally enjoy art, and this was something different that’s not done locally.

I thought it would be a little different and attract more people to come, rather than a typical fundraiser.”

Former Hamilton County Superior Court Judge Steve Nation spoke during the event and said he was amazed by what the local community does to support children.

Event organizer Esther Lakes, center, with Noble Crossing Elementary students Griffin Cothern, left, and David Sparks, right. (Photo by Edward Redd)

“It’s just really nice that in Hamilton County we have a lot of people that will go and find needs and find resolutions for those needs,” Nation said.

Local artists included children as young as 6 from five local schools, including Saint Matthew School, Harrison Parkway Elementary and Noble Crossing Elementary.

Inaugural Winter Gala set

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

women, especially, they have nothing to do.

Children aren’t allowed to go to school.”

All money raised at Winter Gala will go The Music Playhouse, an early childhood toward early childhood music schools and music education company, will host the inprograms in Congolese refugee camps. augural Winter “I’m partnering with my friend in GIVING BACK Gala from 6 to the Congo to start music classes 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at and similar types of music schools The Cat theater in Carmel. The event there,” Good-Perkins said. “We will benefit two international organiwould provide the resources and zations: Playing for Change, an early means for moms to get together, childhood music program in Ghana; kids to get together and have a litand Hand in Hand, which helps build tle bit of hope, because I know that Good-Perkins early childhood music schools in it’s a really hopeless place right refugee camps in Burundi, East Africa. now.”

The idea to host the gala originated with Winter Gala tickets are $50. The first 75 The Music Playhouse owner, Emily Good-Per- tickets purchased will include a free pass to kins, who grew up in the Congo. the Indianapolis Children’s Museum.

“I’ve been incredibly lucky to connect Also included in the ticket price are with the CEO of Playing for Change,” tastings and demonstrations of unique Good-Perkins said. “I’ve known about them cocktails, wine and beer, courtesy of expert since 2008, and they’ve started music mixologist, Brett Butler. Lisa Frank and the schools and organizations in developing Trapper Keepers, a 90s cover band, will procountries that don’t have the resources.” vide musical entertainment.

War and violence have led to Congolese Silent auction prizes include a two-night refugees relocating to camps in Burundi, stay at the Conrad Hotel, Gucci perfumes, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. art pieces, voice lessons and aesthetics “Conditions in the refugee camps are discounts on facials, botox and filler. really sad,” Good-Perkins said. “Children and Purchase tickets at bit.ly/3sMzG3V.

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Retired teacher continues to foster love of reading

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led her to the Rotary Club of Carmel.

“After I retired, I thought, ‘I have to do something else’,” Miller said. “I tried putting Sharleen Miller’s passion for books bemy efforts into learning more about Carmel gan before she even entered kindergarten, as a community member and not just somefueled by her body who lived here.”

ROTARY CLUB aunt’s encourHer passion for teaching drew agement to her to the Rotary Club’s Youth Serexplore the world of literature. vice Committee. It allowed her to It continued throughout her stay involved with school activities career as a teacher, and now that within the community. she’s retired, it continues as coordi“Our committee was already acnator of the Rotary Club of Carmel’s tive with what was then Orchard Miller initiative to donate dictionaries and Park Elementary,” Miller said. “They other books to local students and schools. were mentoring students and giving away “If kids have books in their hands, they dictionaries to third-graders.” have access to the world,” Miller said.

That program has expanded, and now As an older sibling, Miller said she natthe committee donates dictionaries to urally developed a love for teaching and third-graders at Carmel Elementary and Clay wanted to pass on her love of reading.

Center Elementary, which opened after Or“At a very early age, I figured out I’d wind chard Park Elementary closed in 2021. up being a teacher,” Miller said.

These two schools are also the recipients She taught at Anna Maria Elementary in of books donated in honor of the club’s Florida for 12 years before moving in 1988 guest speakers at its weekly meetings. to Indiana, where she primarily taught fifth Originally, the club would choose books grade at Indianapolis Public Schools. based on a list from the Orchard Park liAfter retiring in 2010, a search for a mean- brarian. When Miller began coordinating the ingful outlet to give back to the community program in 2010, she sought to personalize

each guest speaker book by choosing literature related to the speaker or presentation.

“I did research on the speakers every week,” Miller said. “If we have someone who’s speaking about science and engineering, I’ll find a book about engineering for kids with a STEM approach to science projects.”

“I hope that we have a part in sharing what’s out there for children to learn about and experience someday, to be a guiding light for something they’d like to choose to do for an occupation,” Miller said.

Learn more about the Rotary Club of Carmel at carmelrotary.com.

OBITUARIES Dr. Joan Marie Mahoney, PHD, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on November 16, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Major Edward F. Mahoney and Bernadine (Dalton) Mahoney.

Affectionately known as “Dr. Jo” to those who knew her well, Joan was a respected figure within her field and made significant contributions throughout her professional journey.

Joan graduated from Our Lady of Grace Academy at 16 and matriculated to the University of Minnesota at that young age.

She later went on to gain her Master’s and finally a Doctorate in Mathematics. She did her internship at NASA in a time when there were few women in her field.

With determination and expertise acquired through years of hard work and dedication, Joan excelled in the defense industry.

Throughout her illustrious tenure as a VP

& Principal Engineering Fellow CEDS and technical director at Raytheon, Joan demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her innovative ideas and meticulous attention to detail were truly extraordinary.

Beyond her professional achievements, Joan was an accomplished pianist, talented knitter, dog lover and a voracious reader. She unabashedly and unapologetically lived life fiercely on her own terms.

Joan deeply loved her family and is survived by her sisters, Kathalene Mahoney and Patty Hurrle; brother-in-law, Patrick; as well as nephews, Justin, Brett, Harry, and Teddy; and nieces, Peyton and Jamie.

Her family would like to thank all those who assisted in her care; but especially her angels Jennifer, Cheyenne, Jackie and Paradigm Hospice.

Services are private for Joan.

Robert James Smith, also known as Bob and Bobby, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 10, 2023, at the age of 53 in Carmel, Indiana.

Born on October 14, 1970, in Indianapolis, Bob was a beloved son, little brother, husband, dad, uncle, and friend.

Bob had immeasurable love for his family and cherished his role as a father to his two boys, Jackson and Dalton. Being a dad brought him immense joy and pride. His love and adoration for his wife, Melissa, were evident to all.

Bob was an avid photographer, capturing countless memorable moments through family and senior photos, as well as high school sporting events and team photos.

He also had a passion for sports, particularly soccer, football and college basketball. Bob’s dedication to Carmel’s youth sports was evident through his involvement in coaching numerous basketball and soccer teams. He positively impacted the

lives of many boys that he coached, and was proudly known by all as “Coach Bob”.

Bob’s educational journey included attending New Palestine High School before pursuing higher education at Valdosta State University, where he played basketball, and Indiana University.

Bob is survived by his his wife, Melissa Smith, his sons, Jackson Smith and Dalton Smith, father, Tim Smith, mother, Pat Smith, brothers, Steve (Lisa) Smith and Tim (Malinda) Smith, sister, Kathy (Tony) Ratliff, nieces, Courtney, Brooke and Bailey,nephews, Blake and Josh, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A ceremony honoring Bob’s life was held November 21, at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Bobby Smith Memorial Fund at bobbysmithmemorialfund@givebutter.com which will directly benefit the educational aspirations of Bob’s beloved sons.

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Senior standout was key to HSE’s two state volleyball titles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior volleyball player Breonna Goss received no break after Hamilton Southeastern High School won its second consecutive IHSAA Class 4A state title.

“The next day was tryouts, and we went right into club season,” said Goss, who plays for the Goss Munciana Volleyball Club. “I would have liked a little break, but it does help to not get off your game.”

The 6-foot middle blocker helped the No. 1 Class 4A Royals complete a 33-0 season by beating No. 5 Castle in four sets Nov. 4 at Muncie in the state championship match.

The Royals dropped only five sets all season. The team has a 67-match unbeaten streak as it won 34 straight after losing its 2022 season opener.

“It was amazing,” Goss said. “The beginning of my senior season it was our goal (as a team) to get back to the state championship match and win, so it was really

MEET BREONNA GOSS

Favorite subject: Biology Favorite athlete: Allyson Felix Favorite movie: “Legally Blonde” Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy” exciting to complete our goal. Staying undefeated the whole year was another one of our big goals.”

The Duke University-bound Goss broke the school’s single-season hitting percentage record with a 0.476, breaking Hayden Huybers’ 2015 record of 0.470.

Goss, who didn’t start playing volleyball until seventh grade, became a starter during her sophomore year. She played basketball and competed in track and field.

Breonna Goss helped lead Hamilton Southeastern to two consecutive state titles.

(Photo courtesy of Sheila Goss)

She competed in those three sports until her freshman year, when she chose to concentrate on volleyball.

“Her development has been exponential,” HSE coach Jason Young said.

After playing on the freshman team, Goss started out on the junior varsity team.

“But we ended up using her (on varsity) periodically throughout the year,” Young said. “It was her junior year where she made her biggest gains. She became a dominant force for us, and during our postseason run she was one of our best players. I believe it is on the big stage where Breonna shines the brightest. Her state final matches were spectacular both this year and in 2022.”

Young said Goss is a naturally gifted athlete.

“She is one of, if not the best, athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” Young said. “She is so fast and elevates so quickly it is hard to stop her. Breonna’s blocking has also been something we have been able to count on. Breonna is a quiet leader, but when she speaks, others listen.”

Goss said she made the most improvement in her transition scoring.

Goss chose Duke because of its combination of athletics and academics. She plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medicine, perhaps becoming a doctor, anesthesiologist or nurse.

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After successful season, Carmel superbike racer takes next step

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Robert Carroll became passionate about riding bikes when he was 3 years old.

“My grandpa got me a Honda CRF50 (fourRACING stroke engine) at the time and I was hooked the second I got on the bike,” he said. “I couldn’t even put a foot on the ground because it was so tall. He had to hold the tail section until I started moving, and then to get off he would tell me to just slow down and hop off and let the bike fall on the ground.”

Now 23 years old, the Carmel resident is ready to enter West End Racing Association’s Sportsman Series National Championships in the Expert class in 2024.

Leading up to racing sport bikes, Carroll started racing at age 20 on track days at Putnam Park in Greencastle. Track days are categorized into groups by speed or experience in sessions.

“I did track days for a year-and-a-half and caught on to the techniques and speed very quickly,” said Carroll, who was homeschooled and graduated high school in 2018. “I then went to race schools like California Superbike School and Yamaha Champ School to better my skills and add more knowledge to my tool belt. After I had tons of seat time, I did finally register to race my first season with West End Racing Association road racing in 2022.”

Carroll won the WERA Sportsman Series National Cham-

Carmel resident Robert Carroll won 18 Superbike races in the Novice class. (Photo courtesy of Robert Carroll)

pionships for both C Superbike and C Superstock Novice classes this year. He had finished first in the North Central Region (Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania), with 18 victories and two second-place finishes in the Novice class. That qualified him to enter the Expert class.

“I was very pleased that I was able to reel in half of the Expert grid and overtake them all and finish ahead of them in the overall race,” he said. “Next year my goals are to try and make the top three as I know there are tons of very skilled riders in the Expert grids.”

Carroll finished the season competing in the Grand National Finals in Birmingham, Ala. “My best result, aside from finishing first in nearly every race, was finishing in the top 10 on the grid overall with Expert racers,” he said. “They have us spaced out at the start of the race so that Novice racers don’t interfere with the Experts at the start of races. Sometimes, we have a two-wave start, where the Experts will start and then a few seconds after they clear Turn 1 on the track they give us the green flag. It gives a good amount of space for us so nothing can happen.”

His next goal is to race MotoAmerica, which promotes the American Motorcycle Association Superbike Series.

“The keys to making it to MotoAmerica is not only getting 100 Expert points, but it takes talent, a good bike, a team, and, of course, funding,” he said. “A lot of people try to race MotoAmerica just to say they did it, I, however, would love to make it to the top and then chase my next goal of racing overseas in the Isle of Man TT (in May and June).”

Carroll works three jobs to fund his racing and also receives funding from his parents. His race weekends are usually four days, with Thursday being a travel day, practice on Friday and racing on Saturday and Sunday.

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Retiring mayor credits constant study, top consultants as key in Carmel’s transformation

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Jim Brainard admits he didn’t know much about city planning when he won his first Republican primary in 1995 for Carmel mayor. Without a Democratic challenger in the general election, the career attorney had seven months to study the topic before taking office.

Thus began a journey of contacting urban planning experts and gathering every resource on the topic he could find. He made copies of university-level class syllabi and read the books most often referenced in their bibliographies.

Nearly three decades later, as Carmel has grown from a standard first-ring suburb to an internationally recognized model of new urbanism, the tables have turned. Now, city planning experts are coming to Brainard for advice, and he’s more than willing to share the secrets of his success.

“Don’t be afraid to do bold, innovative things, and read and read and read,” he said. “Bring in the best consultants.

Read everything you can about city planning, constantly.

I spent at least six hours a week for 28 years reading city planning journals and books.”

Jeff Speck, a renowned city planner and author, is one such expert Brainard has consulted frequently over the years.

“Mayor Brainard is an urban design junkie, which is not a bad thing to be in his position,” Speck said. “I’ve worked with him over two decades and it’s been a delight, because he actually teaches me stuff. But he also is a good listener and is willing to try something new.”

Ron Carter joined the Carmel City Council the same year Brainard became mayor, serving in the role for 24 years.

He said Brainard purchased cases of books on city planning to distribute to other leaders in the early days and was stunned by the mayor’s ability to convince some of the world’s leading experts to consult in Carmel, such as the late David Oliver, who worked closely with England’s then-Prince Charles on sustainable design. During visits to Indiana, Oliver provided feedback and suggestions on the planning of Carmel City Center.

“It’s been a great ride,” Carter said. “What (Brainard) has accomplished has been unparalleled in the state of Indiana and in many cities around the country. No one can say that they’ve accomplished what he has and in the way it’s been accomplished.”

CREATING A WALKABLE CITY Among Brainard’s proudest feats is the creation of a walkable urban core — centered around a railroad turned greenway — that stretches from the Arts & Design District through Midtown to Carmel City Center. He said this became a priority even before voters elected him mayor.

“I knocked on lots of doors to win that first election and asked people what their hopes and dreams and aspirations

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard in front of Carmel City Hall. (Photo courtesy of the City of Carmel)

were for the place they had chosen to raise their families and start their businesses and work and live, and I heard, ‘I wish we had a downtown. I wish there’s a place to show people that visit from out of town. I wish I didn’t have to drive all the way to downtown Indy for dinner and a show,’” he said. “It was this yearning for a traditional, walkable city.”

Carter remembers a conversation with Brainard after one of their first city council meetings in 1996 when he said the mayor asked him what he envisioned for the area north of Carmel City Hall up to Main Street. Carter said he suggested park space, but Brainard was already dreaming bigger.

“What he had in mind was what you see today, and it has far exceeded what I couldn’t envision,” Carter said. “As he went along, and as I could see what he was doing, it was very easy for me to get on board.”

Several years later, Brainard reconnected with Bruce Cordingley, co-founder of development firm Pedcor, when Cordingley called to ask some questions about relocating his business to Carmel. The two had met years earlier through a mutual acquaintance and had both worked as attorneys on a potential hotel development.

Brainard shared with Cordingley his vision for creating a downtown area for Carmel, which led to Pedcor joining the city in a public-private partnership that is still going

strong 20 years later. Pedcor helped develop an empty field at Range Line Road and 126th Street into Carmel City Center, which includes apartments, restaurants, green space, the Center for the Performing Arts and Hotel Carmichael. The final buildings are still under construction.

“We always saw it as a long-term partnership, not just to do a particular building or development and then you’re done,” said Cordingley, whose company is set to continue its work in Carmel beyond the Brainard era through a $700 million mixed-use project at 111th and Pennsylvania streets.

Carmel City Center is home to the Palladium, a concert hall that Brainard counts among his top accomplishments as mayor. He said he decided to anchor Carmel’s downtown with a performing arts campus to differentiate the city from its neighbors, who were working to draw visitors for sports or other types of attractions.

“I thought, ‘That’s a perfect niche for us to drive people to our new downtown.’ We’ll do it with arts and art-related festivals,” said Brainard, the son of two musicians and a French horn player himself. “And it has worked.”

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Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, left, is sworn into office in 1999 for his second term by then-U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar. (Photos courtesy of the City of Carmel)

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard speaks in 2005 at an unveiling ceremony for the Arts & Design District arches.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard sports specialty glasses to celebrate the completion of Carmel’s 100th roundabout in 2016 at Carmel Drive and Range Line Road.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, a proponent of transforming the defunct Monon Railroad into a trail through the city, did not always receive support for the idea.

The revamped Monon Greenway passes through Midtown, a once-industrial area transformed into an urban core during Mayor Jim Brainard’s time in office.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard looks across the Carmel City Center development at the Palladium in 2011, the year the performing arts facility opened. Brainard said completion of the Palladium is one of his proudest accomplishments as mayor.

area north of Carmel City Center into Midtown, which features new mixed-use buildings bisected by Monon Boulevard and the revamped Monon Greenway.

For this project, Brainard once again turned to Speck for design help. The mayor had already rejected two plans for the area and encouraged Speck to take a look at it.

Speck said the mayor embraced his “crazy idea” to surround a recreational trail with roadways and credits Brainard with having the vision to completely transform and connect Carmel’s core. “(Carmel City Center) didn’t exist when Mayor Brainard took office, and Main Street was not worth a visit. He made those places what they are,” Speck said. “Then he noticed that nobody walked between these two walkable locations except people trying to burn calories, so he focused on their connection, which became Monon Boulevard. Carmel now has a walkable downtown that stretches more than half a mile. That’s a heck of a legacy to leave behind.”

FACING THE CRITICS Building a city center and world-class amenities haven’t come cheap. Several projects, including the Palladium and Hotel Carmichael, cost significantly more than initial estimates, and Brainard has faced criticism of methods he used to make up the difference and for the city’s overall debt load. He’s also been through 56 annexations, with the last one — the annexation of Home Place — delayed by a multiyear court battle.

He’s faced pushback from some of his supporters, too.

Carter, who described Brainard as having “a lot of patience,” said he avoided confronting the mayor during public meetings or events, but he wasn’t afraid to challenge him in other settings.

“He was really tolerant of me from the standpoint that I would really get in his face in his office,” Carter said. “People said on many occasions that I was the only one that would tell the mayor what he needed to hear, not what he wanted to hear.”

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TIMELINE OF MAYOR BRAINARD’S TIME IN OFFICE 1995 —

Defeats incumbent Ted Johnson in primary

1997 — First roundabout constructed in Carmel

2003 — City completes its largest annexation

2005 — Arts

& Design District gateway unveiling

2007 — Defeats John R. Koven in primary, defeats Henry Winckler (D) and Marnin J. Spigelman (I) in general election

2008 —

Reconstruction/ reconfiguration of Keystone Avenue begins

2011 — Defeats John V. Accetturo and Marnin J. Spigelman in primary

2015 —

Defeats Rick Sharp in primary

2019 — Defeats Fred Glynn in primary

2020 — Leads city through COVID-19 pandemic

2023 —

City’s 150th roundabout complete

1995 1997 — 96th Street bridge opens over White River

2023 2002 —

Monon Trail opens from 96th to 146th streets

2003 — Defeats

Luci Snyder and Wayne Wilson in primary, defeats H. Dean Barkley, Jr. (L) in general election

2006 — Carmel City Center breaks ground

2007 — Brainard and Gov. Mitch Daniels announce agreement to transfer ownership of Keystone Avenue to the City of Carmel

2009 — Brainard named “Elected Official of the Year” by the Hoosier Environmental Council

2010 —

Carmel annexes Southwest Clay

2011 — The Palladium, Studio Theater and Tarkington Theater open at the Center for the Performing Arts

2018 —

Carmel annexes Home Place

2019 — Midtown Plaza opens

2022 — Announces retirement from political office

2023 —

Final term ends Dec. 31

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Continued from Page 17 people who had different ideas about what the community should do or shouldn’t do,” Carter said. “When we were first in office, there was a great deal of resentment because people saw what they thought was old Carmel going away.

But communities always change. You either move forward, or you move backward, you don’t stay the same. In his case, he always felt that moving forward was the way to go.”

Brainard said that he is a strong believer in continuing to work and build relationships with people or groups that don’t always align with his way of thinking.

“It doesn’t mean you’re weak, simply because you talk to somebody. It takes a bit more strength to do that. It’s easy to just shut them out,” he said. “But we need to talk and look for areas of agreement, and if you’re not going to have agreement, at least an understanding of why they’re making the decisions they are. In the best of worlds, that can lead to resolutions.”

ROUNDABOUT INSPIRATION Beyond Carmel’s city limits, Brainard is perhaps best known for transforming the city into the Roundabout Capital of the U.S. The city didn’t have a single roundabout when he took office, but as he prepares to step down, it’s difficult to find a major intersection without one.

It all began with a forgotten toothbrush.

Brainard was visiting an Atlanta suburb in the mid-1990s to attend a wedding when he realized he’d left the important hygiene item at home. So, he hopped in the car for a quick trip to purchase a new one, but it was rush hour and the simple errand took an hour and a half, he said.

“I could have walked there three times in that amount of time. I (wondered) how do we avoid this sort of thing?”

Brainard said. “I had been lucky enough to do a bit of my grad school in England and I’d seen modern roundabouts they were using there. Just from observation, I knew that they worked better.”

So, Brainard began learning everything he could about roundabouts and began working to convince local planners — and residents — that it would be worth investing in them in Carmel. It wasn’t easy, at first, and there was a bit of a learning curve.

Brainard brought roundabout expert Peter Doctors to the city for help when he realized that more fender benders were occurring in the redesigned intersections than expected. “(Doctors) looked at them and said we needed to adjust the angles,” Brainard said. “So, after the first six months or so, he recommended some changes. They weren’t expensive changes, but those were our first (roundabouts) and we didn’t know how to do them yet.”

Now, Carmel has 150 roundabouts of various shapes and sizes, from micro-roundabouts in neighborhoods to grade

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will present his final State of the City address at 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green. Tickets for the event, which is presented by OneZone, are $40 and may be purchased at bit. ly/3ZDCADZ.

separated, oblong ones along Keystone Parkway and Meridian Street that make traveling the city’s two major northsouth thoroughfares much more efficient. The roundabouts are credited with reducing injury accidents in the city by 80 percent and reducing fuel use and emissions.

Speck said he is impressed with Brainard’s transformation of the city’s intersections.

“Carmel is a driving suburb, and Mayor Brainard has answered the question of how to make such a place the best it can be,” Speck said. “His 150 roundabouts have reduced crashes in a major way; he has saved lives. And his ‘peanut-about’ plan for Keystone Avenue allowed that highway to stay at four lanes rather than being expanded to six, saving a ton of space, asphalt and fuel. It’s remarkable.”

Many of the roundabouts have become 360-degree galleries for public art. Artist Arlon Bayliss has designed eight of Carmel’s roundabout sculptures, with one yet to be installed along 96th Street to complete a series of four pieces that pay homage to historic Indiana carmakers in an area now home to several car dealerships.

Bayliss said the mayor wanted to do “something different” in the area to create an attractive corridor for existing and future businesses.

“That expansive vision makes it unlike any other corridor in the nation,” Bayliss said. “It’s got unique beauty with an Indiana story to tell. For me, that’s truly transformative.”

WHAT’S NEXT When Brainard first took office, he planned to run for reelection one time and then go back to his work as an attorney. But every four years he would be encouraged to run again and felt there were too many projects in the works to step away.

Eventually, he concluded there would be no perfect time to retire from elected office.

“I realized I could be 98 years old and still have a list of projects that I’d like to take up later,” he said. “So, I took that out of the analysis and thought, ‘Did we accomplish what we set out to do?’ And the answer to that is yes, we far exceeded what we thought we could ever do.”

Many of the mayor’s visions turned into reality, but some never materialized. Many years ago, he began working on a plan to build a manmade lake with a swim beach — think a smaller Geist Reservoir — near the area where Central Park is now, but he realized it would be near impossible to aggregate the 1,000 acres or more needed.

“I wish, maybe if we would have worked at it a little harder, we would’ve done that,” he said.

Brainard said he isn’t ready to announce what’s next for him until January 2024, when he is officially retired from political office and his successor, Sue Finkam is officially sworn in.

Carter ended his time on the city council at the end of 2019, and he is thankful that he served alongside Brainard the entire time, as the city’s population more than doubled and it topped ranking after ranking of best places to live.

“He was the right person at the right time for Carmel,” Carter said.

ON THE COVER: Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has collected and read books on city planning and other related issues throughout his 28 years in office. Many of them are kept in his home office. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

THOUGHTS ON MAYOR BRAINARD “When I graduated from Carmel High School in 1990, Carmel was a small city of 25,000 people. The population boom here over the last 30 years can be directly attributed to the vision of Mayor Brainard.

Carmel has transformed into one of the most highly regarded cities in America for its low taxes, its top-tier infrastructure, its safety, and its amenities. There’s no Mt. Rushmore for mayors, but if there were, Carmel could make a compelling case that Jim Brainard’s face should be up there.”

— U.S. Sen. Todd Young

“Having been elected to the General Assembly just a year after Mayor Brainard was elected mayor, I’ve had a front row seat to his leadership and vision as he led the transformation of Carmel into the beautiful city that it is today. What he has accomplished here has been nothing short of remarkable. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors after his term ends at the end of the year.”

— State Rep. Jerry Torr

“He was a breath of fresh air in the community, because he wasn’t thinking in the way that old Carmel thought. He was thinking about what the city could be. He has done a good job of achieving his vision.”

— Ron Carter, Carmel City Councilor from 1996 to 2019

“Good art needs good patronage, and (Mayor Brainard’s) courage and ambitious vision has led to me also being courageous.”

— Sculptor Arlon Bayliss

“(Mayor Brainard) is a unique leader – transformational would be almost an understatement.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For sisters Gabrielle Baker and Katie Bowers, raising awareness about pancreatic cancer is personal.

RESEARCH The Carmel residents lost their father, Robert Bowers Jr., at age 57 to pancreatic cancer in May 2021.

“He had a really short battle with pancreatic cancer,” Baker said. “He was diagnosed and passed away in six weeks’ time, so it was really sudden. We have a family history of pancreatic cancer. Our grandfather (Robert Bowers) died of pancreatic cancer before either of us were born. He and my father were around the same age when each was diagnosed, and both died pretty quickly.”

Baker said after their father died, the sisters were searching for a way to give back and become involved in early detection of pancreatic cancer. It was then they learned about PanCAN, or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Indianapolis.

Baker, a 2011 Carmel High School graduate, serves as team chair member and is in charge of donors who raise $1,000 or more, which is called the Grand Club. The big fundraiser is the PanCAN PurpleStride Indianapolis walk held annually in April. Katie Bowers, a 2015 CHS graduate, serves as the marketing chair.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

“Pancreatic cancer is often detected very late,” Baker said. “My dad had a heart attack around January 2021 and went to doctors and had every test. He kept saying, ‘I don’t feel right. There’s something wrong.’ He even went to a cancer center. Even in the four weeks he had these done, it went from no cancer to Stage 4.”

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Baker said it’s important for the family to be involved in any research.

She said she and her sister are actively participating in the Indiana University pancreatic cancer study at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

“Pancreatic cancer is one of the least-funded cancers,” Baker said. “For us, the likelihood of someone having pancreatic cancer in our family is very high.”

Thus, it’s essential to recognize the symptoms, even if they are vague.

“It’s important to (ensure) people know the signs and to empower people to advocate for their own bodies,” Katie Bowers said. “Even if doctors don’t think there is a problem, it’s important to be your own advocate.”

Baker said some of the symptoms are abdominal and back pain, weight loss or loss of appetite. She said one fact that stuck with her is pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of just 12 percent.

“It’s the third-highest mortality rate for cancer in the U.S.,” Baker said. “There is no other organization serving families of both survivors and deceased individuals quite as much as PanCAN is.”

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By Jennifer A. Haire news@currentincarmel.com For Kevin and Diane McAndrews, husband and wife owners of Indie Coffee Roasters, coffee and community EXPANSION go together. The local, independent coffee shop has been a staple in the Carmel community since 2018, when it opened its first shop on Main Street.

On Nov. 28, Indie Coffee Roasters will open its second Carmel store at 525 North End Dr., Suite 120, in the new North End development. It will be in the same building as Le Petit Gateau bakery and the apartment community leasing office.

“The retail spaces are designed to encourage patrons to engage with one another, fostering a sense of community and belonging,” Diane McAndrews said.

The menu will have new drink options such as Worka Sakaro Ethiopia and the Winter signature “Festivus Holiday Blend.”

Merchandise for sale includes tumblers, ceramic mugs, T-shirts and beanies.

When deciding whether to open a new shop, the McAndrews’ evaluate the longevity of the space and whether there is a need

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in the community. They move forward when an expansion is in the best interest of the business and the customers, Diane McAndrews said. She hopes the North End space will entice ICR regulars and new customers.

ICR, which employs 12 to 15 people at each shop, opened its second location in West Lafayette. It is set to launch its fourth location in January 2024 in Noblesville at Federal Hill Commons.

On Dec. 7 Indie Coffee Roasters will host the “Winter Latte Throwdown” at the North End location, an event that will include a latte competition, food trucks and raffle prizes. Proceeds will go to Prevail, a local nonprofit that assists victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Learn more at indiecoffeeroasters.com.

WorkSmart aims to simplify

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plan options available and really like that they can just call WorkSmart with any coverage issues instead of trying to deal with Since its founding in 1998, Carmel-based an insurance company,” Hagan said. “The WorkSmart Systems has aimed to help relationship has also reduced the huge small- to mediyear-to-year premium fluctuations SERVICES um-sized businessthat we used to see. es navigate their Thomas said the company’s comprehensive HR needs. service model helps lower liability “WorkSmart takes on the role and allows clients to focus on their of a complete outsourced HR core business. solution, including payroll, em“We conduct an extensive imployee benefits, HR compliance plantation meeting to discuss all Thomas and management, as well as specifics of a new client set up,” providing an HR technology platform that Thomas said. “A detailed schedule of each streamlines all HR processes,” said Matt step is compiled, including data collection, Thomas, WorkSmart’s president and CEO. meetings with client employees to explain “None of the services that we provide are onboarding and employee benefit enrollprofit-generating business functions to our ment, and thorough testing prior to any clients, but they are necessary and create function going live. Our goal is to ensure significant liability for any organization.” the transition work falls on WorkSmart and University High School in Carmel not the client.” is among the firm’s clients. It joined WorkSmart has 55 employees serving WorkSmart in 2013, and its business manmore than 450 clients. ager, Mike Hagan, said it was a “great deciCurrent is a WorkSmart client. sion” for the school.

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Previously, RH Indianapolis operated at The Fashion Mall at Keystone. The new location spans 42,000 square feet and provides an opportunity for RH to showcase contemporary, modern, outdoor and rare art from across the globe. The new gallery includes The Dining Room, a restaurant with a 27-foot groin-vaulted ceiling, lighting installation by master glass designer Alison Berger and French doors overlooking a 35acre private lake.

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Discerning quality brands Commentary by Terry Anker What is the greater value of an object branded with some logo or another? State governments spend countless ESSAY tax dollars urging us to “Wander Indiana” or “Say Yes to Michigan.”

Energy drink companies slap logos on stunt planes, racecars and speedboats to associate the product with “go-fast” activities. Handbag manufacturers are entitled to significantly jack up the price (and demand) for a conspicuously labeled purse. There are good reasons that many of us weigh branding heavily in our decision-making and some not so good.

Status, assumption of quality, nostalgia or celebrity association are often cited. Likewise, communities, social groups, universities and other distinctly human organizations rely upon branding to create cohesion and group identity.

We are Italian American, practitioners of faith, proud Cornhuskers and many others. We wear the jerseys, donate money and advocate for the well-being of the order. Mostly, we benefit from adhesion to the affiliation. Is it possible that we could be harmed by it, too?

If we attend, for example, an institution of

higher education that has made choices to drift from core teaching principles into other perhaps worthy but not directly related to the training-required topics, does that mean a certain percentage, no matter how small, of our meager instructional hours are devoted to imparting persuasive advocacy rather than technical knowledge? Would our education quality be reduced by a corresponding percentage?

If the professor spends any class time discussing the alphabet soup of common causes, UAW, NRA, ESG, what is not being covered? Is it possible that we have instructional opportunity to waste? Regardless, how would a recent graduate even criticize the gap? Once one has spent the $300,000 for the Ivy League degree, can they wisely say that they are undereducated? Are they trapped in a paradox wherein complaining about the product is akin to complaining about oneself?

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

‘One’ is the happiest number Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I am home alone. Not in a stressful “Kevin!” kind of way, but in a magical, beautiful one of quiet bliss. The fire is roaring, a Spotify Bridgerton HUMOR soundtrack is playing, and I am so content I might never leave the couch. Let’s explore this rare gift of solitude.

Many of you know that my dreams of empty nesting have been put on hold indefinitely to accommodate a daughter who is taking a gap year and a son who needed a few months to find his post-college graduation path. The boy child has now moved to New York, but the girl one is on a traveling hiatus making money to fund her next adventure. She generally sets up camp in the living room amid the debris of her young life. And then there’s my husband, Doo, who always seems to be around. If he’s not on a conference call in his home office (right off the kitchen) with the door open, then he’s demo-ing bathrooms or shop-vacuuming the garage, seemingly oblivious to anyone seeking solace in Netflix or a Sarah J. Maas novel. The point is the planets have to align

“It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.”

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during a full solar eclipse for me to have a single moment to myself.

And for once, they actually have! Doo is away hunting (presumably to ensure we have meat for the winter), and our youngadult roommate has picked up an extra a.m. shift. It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.

For I am home alone. And unlike Kevin, I couldn’t be more thrilled. “Finally!”

Peace out.

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

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A sorrowful nod to my big Greek friend Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

One night at a Greek restaurant downtown, we had a few too many Corfu Lagers, Hanging from a rack in my office is a and while our cheese was flaming, we collection of neckties, each one emblazoned stood up in the middle of a packed room with a picture of comedy and performed “Who’s on First?” The paHUMOR greats: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel trons gave us a standing ovation, as well as and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, another round of Greek beer. and my favorites, Abbott and Costello. In Before Peter moved here in 2015, I did recent months, that tie has acquired a new a one-man show at Fringe, a festival of significance. multi-talented people Peter Spellos was who perform during a my student in the early “One night at a Greek restaurant three-week period along ‘70s when I taught high Mass Ave in Indy. My downtown, we had a few too school English. He didn’t topic was Jewish humany Corfu Lagers, and while our mor, a subject I knew share my disdain for cheese was flaming, we stood up well, but the hour-long dangling participles or in the middle of a packed room misplaced modifiers, but act was way out of my we did share a love of and performed “Who’s on First?” comfort zone. The first comedy. You name it, we evening of the show I The patrons gave us a standing laughed at it and anapeeked around the curovation, as well as another lyzed it. tain to see if anyone had round of Greek beer.”

One evening, Peter bought a ticket. There, – DICK WOLFSIE and I watched the Mel in the front row, was Brooks classic, “The Peter. He was working Producers.” We talked about the brilliant in New York and made the trip here for that performances by Zero Mostel and Gene Wild- one night only. er. Peter’s persona reminded me of Mostel.

Peter passed away quietly in hospice Both were bigger than life, in more ways Nov. 19 surrounded by his students who rethan one. vered him. He taught them all how to enjoy Peter enjoyed a career doing roles in the sound of laughter, to think creatively, films and voiceovers in several well-known and to make the world a brighter place. On a anime movies. He had a booth at Gen Con recent Sunday, I wore my Abbott and Costelin Indy where fans of his work lined up for lo tie to our Unitarian church, where I lit a autographs. Peter ultimately moved to Indy candle for Peter. I don a comedy tie to most and began teaching acting, comedy and occasions, but sometimes it’s difficult to deimprov to eager students who came to love cide which comedian to wear. For the near him and learn from him. future, it’s pretty obvious who’s on first.

So, what does this all have to do with Abbott and Costello? The legendary team is best known for what is considered the Dick Wolfsie is an author, greatest comedy sketch of all time, “Who’s columnist and speaker. Contact on First?” Peter and I had tried to learn the him at wolfsie@aol.com. routine in the past, but it wasn’t easy. It’s all about mastering the timing.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock put a unique twist in casting for “The Nutcracker.”

Twins Vincent and Violet DANCE Kitchen are cast in key roles.

“The twins portray the homeless orphans not only separately, but also together in selected performances,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.

“This unique casting may never happen again, with twins who are the correct age and skill level to accomplish the title role.

The role is usually reserved for a young female dancer, so it is wonderful to see a young male dancer in the (main) role and then adorable to see the twins perform the roles of Klara and Klarence together.”

The twins, who are Fishers Junior High School seventh-graders, perform in The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 1-10 at The Florence, 335 Gradle Dr., Carmel.

“Getting to dance alone and with Vincent is very exciting and fun,” Violet said.

“When Vincent and I dance together on stage, I can always count on him to calm my nerves. When we are on stage together, I feel I can connect to the emotions of the story because Vincent is not only my twin brother in the show, but in real life, too. Dancing alone, I know I have to push myself to own the stage and to portray the emotion of the hardship of homelessness. I love getting to dance with Vincent, and I also love having the chance to dance the lead alone.”

Vincent said he also enjoys having the opportunity to dance the lead solo and perform a duet with his sister.

“Dancing as the lead as a solo has been incredible, and I’m very honored to be the first male Klarence in Mr. Hancock’s production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Vincent said.

“I have been working very hard and I hope my performance does not disappoint.”

Vincent said he and his sister work

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‘HOLIDAY AND MORE’ Ashley Nicole Soprano’s “Holiday and More” concerts are set for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Main Street Productions presents “Inspecting Carol” Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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Fishers twins Vincent and Violet Kitchen perform in “The Nutcracker.”

From left, Hillary Riley, Audrey Springer and Audrey Holloway will share the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. (Photos courtesy of Lydia Moody)

well as a team.

“I’ve always loved dancing in Mr. Hancock’s productions, but this year will be special, sharing the lead with my sister,” Vincent said.

Hancock said his company’s contemporary production of “The Nutcracker” has always been a unique production in that it follows a similar storyline as the classic production but with an updated and contemporary twist, where Klara is an orphan child who is homeless and receives a broken nutcracker doll from a homeless person.

“Due to acts of kindness, her world is magically changed,” Hancock said.

Hancock said another unique feature of GHDT’s production is the inclusion of international music from Spain, Russia, Africa, China, Afghanistan and France in variations from Act II. Hancock said three graduating seniors, Audrey Holloway, Heritage Christian School; Hillary Riley, Carmel High School; and Audrey Springer, Noblesville High School, who are all students at The Academy of GHDT, share the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince and a soloist in one of the international variations of Act II Afghanistan.

“Dancing as all three characters is a lot

of fun and an exciting challenge,” Springer said. “Sugar Plum and Prince are roles that I have watched since I was a young fairy in my first performance of GHDT’S ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it’s hard to believe that I am now the ‘older girl’ inspiring the younger kids in these soloist roles.”

Holloway said it has been her dream to perform the lead roles in “The Nutcracker.”

“It is hard to believe that 14 years ago I performed in this show for the very first time. I started as a tiny unicorn and now have the unbelievable opportunity to dance as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Afghanistan soloist,” Holloway said. “It is interesting to see how each of us portrays the characters differently and are able to give the audience a unique experience at every show. It is a blessing to be able to share the roles with two strong dancers and get to know them on a deeper level.”

Riley said the opportunity has tested her skills and ability to adapt quickly.

“Through the process, I have discovered multiple sides of myself as a performer,” she said. “The best thing about triple casting is the ability to relate to your peers and help each other out.”

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Jim Brickman’s “A Joyful Christmas” is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘HOLIDAY HITS’ The Midtown Men’s “Holiday Hits” is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

ONE MORE CHRISTMAS TOUR Girl Named Tom’s One More Christmas Tour concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ELF’ Civic Theatre presents “Elf” from Dec. 1-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

SARAH SCHARBROUGH Sarah Scharbrough and special guest Ryan Ahlwardt will perform holiday concerts at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform two Dec. 3 concerts, the first featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus at 2 p.m. and ‘A Christmas Festival’ at 7 p.m., at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The first show is shorter and designed for a younger audience with Santa These will be Charles Conrad’s final and Mrs. Claus. The evening performance is Christmas concerts as Indiana Wind Symcalled “A Christmas Festival.” phony’s music “I feel like I’ve grown up proCONCERT director. fessionally with this ensemble,” Conrad, who is reAnderson said. “I’ve been on quite tiring at the end of this 2023-24 seaa windy road with music, but the son, hasn’t given it much thought IWS has been a consistent part of because he has been so busy. my story, and I’ve loved getting to However, guest soprano soloist know so many of the musicians Jessamyn Anderson is feeling nosthroughout different seasons of my Anderson talgic. A 2011 Carmel High School life. I truly treasure my time with graduate, Anderson was a student of Conthe IWS.” rad’s wife, former CHS choir teacher Ann Anderson will sing “Let it Go” from the Conrad. movie “Frozen” during the matinee.

“This will absolutely be a special perforPer tradition, she will sing “O Holy Night” mance,” Anderson said. “Charlie was the in the evening performance. first conductor to offer me a professional “Singing ‘O Holy Night’ in the magnificent gig when I was just 18. When he called and Palladium is truly one of my favorite moasked if I’d like to sing at the Palladium, I ments of the entire holiday season,” she honestly thought he was joking. And now said. “I get to proclaim words I wholehearthere we are, 12 years later. I am so grateful edly believe, sing soaring high notes and to Charlie for giving me this opportunity.” invite others to experience the hope and joy Anderson, who is based in Nashville, that Christmas offers us.

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Saxophonist Koz returns to Palladium

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his first appearance with the tour.

“He’s 16 years old and is a complete prodigy on piano and guitar,” Koz said. “He’s an Saxophonist Dave Koz figured the 25th internet sensation, hugely popular.” year would be the last for his annual ChristSaxophonist/flutist Marcus Robinson also mas concert tour. is making his debut with the tour.

CONCERT He was wrong.

“He is one of the most up-and“I guess people coming names in the world of would like us to come back, so contemporary jazz these days,” we’re keeping it going,” he said.

Koz said. “He’s been with us on our The 26th Dave Koz & Friends cruises, but he’s never been with us Christmas Tour will stop at 7:30 on a Christmas tour.” p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the Vocalist Rebecca Jade is returnKoz Center for the Performing Arts in ing for the third year.

Carmel.

“Since the last year she was with us, her “We love coming to the Palladium. It’s one own star has risen prominently in the world of our favorite tour stops,” Koz said. “It’s of contemporary jazz,” Koz said. such an incredibly beautiful venue. The idea Robinson and Schultz also sing. of taking this forward beyond the quarter of “I’m really the only one who doesn’t sing, a century mark was really to feature a lot of but that doesn’t stop me,” Koz said. new artists. There are so many new artists Koz and Schultz will perform “When You that are deserving of attention.”

Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio.” An aniKoz will be joined on the jazz-based mated version featuring Koz and his rescue Christmas tour by longtime musical partner dog, Buddy Boy, was recently released.

Jonathan Butler, a guitarist/singer.

“We are going to use that opportunity Justin Lee Schultz, who was born in to talk about Disney and how much Disney South Africa but lives in the U.S., is making shaped us,” he said. “That song is so much

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part of our life since it’s been around since 1940.”

There will be several familiar favorites.

“Christmas is about nostalgia and the creature comforts of the holidays, and music is such a large part of that,” Koz said.

“For me, getting a chance to play ‘White Christmas’ is always something I look forward to and the audience looks forward to. Jonathan Butler singing ‘O Holy Night’ is another must. People would riot in the lobby of the venue if he didn’t sing it if he is on the tour.”

Koz said the new guests bring a wealth of their own material.

There will be a Hanukkah segment as well.

“With all that is going on in the world, people’s emotions are close to the surface,” Koz said. “I think it will make for the potential of being one of our most special years on the road. Music has that way, more than any other media, if you ask me, of inspiring and calming people and healing people in ways other forms of entertainment can’t do.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2023-00266V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 12th day of December, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Current basement foundation encroaches into the minimum 5 ft side yard building set back by 4 to 8 inches, varience sought from Albany Village PUD Ordinance Z-666-21, Section 4.2.

With the property being know as 14373 Marsdale Place.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:17-09-20-00-26-074.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

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

Angela Murray Petitioner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No.PZ-2023-00274 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 12th day of December, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: vary from the monotony mitigation standards of the Ambleside PUD Ordinance, Exhibit F (Architectural Standards), Section 11.H With the property being known as (insert address):14431 Mauldin Street, Carmel IN 46074.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2023-00274 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Lot Number Ten (10) in Ambleside, Section 1B, as per plat numbered 2022037251, recorded July 27, 2022, as corrected

by Certificate of Correction recorded August 1, 2022, as 2022038042 and Certificate of Correction recorded August 12, 2022, as 2022039905 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County.

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO: Kenton and Campbell, Builders, or any unknown property interest holders. The City of Carmel, Indiana needs your land for a road improvement project along College Avenue in the City of Carmel and will need to acquire the following: a total of 0.858 gross acres of land from multiple properties with unassigned tax key numbers, with approximate addresses of 10145 – 10187 N. College Ave. We have made a formal offer for this land, which is now on file in the Clerk’s Office in Hamilton County. Please pick up the offer.

If you do not respond to this notice or accept the offer by December 14, 2023, we shall file a suit to condemn the land or interest therein.

City of Carmel, Indiana PUBLIC NOTICE TO: Thomas K. Auman, Marilyn Auman Nelson, Carolyn Auman, and/or their heirs at law, or any unknown property interest holders. The City of Carmel, Indiana, needs your land for a road improvement project along College Avenue in the City of Carmel and will need to acquire the following: a total of 9,575 square feet of land from two properties with unassigned tax key numbers.

One property is located on the east Side of College Ave at Pennsylvania Pkwy, and the other is located along the east Side of College Ave at 102nd St. We have made a formal offer for this land, which is now on file in the Clerk’s Office in Hamilton County.

Please pick up the offer. If you do not respond to this notice or accept the offer by December 14, 2023, we shall file a suit to condemn the land or interest therein.

City of Carmel, Indiana NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket Number: PZ-2023-00225 Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on 12/12/2023 at in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic 6:00pm Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a development plan in order to construct a Big Red Liquors retail store at 4350 Weston Pointe Drive.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00225.

The real estate affected by said application is Hamilton County parcel number 17-13-06-00-00033.602.

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: Scott Bordenet.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2023-00269 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 12th day of December, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Monon Square Mixed-Use Development – The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for UDO Section 2.36 - Maximum 80% lot coverage allowed; 95% and 99% requested.

The site is located at approximately 620 S. Rangeline Rd. and 611 3rd Ave SW. It is zoned C1/City Center and C2/Mixed Use. Filed by Dan Moriarity of Studio M Architecture on behalf of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. The project consists of 15 parcels totaling 25.2 acres; the address is 620 S. Range Line Road and 611 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2023-00269 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows. Parcel Tax IDs: 16-09-3600-00-005.115, 16-09-25-00-00-014.002, 16-09-25-00-00-015.101, 16-09-25-00-00-014.004, 16-0936-00-00-005.016, 16-09-25-00-00-014.000, 16-09-36-00-00-005.116, 16-09-36-00-00-005.000, 1609-36-00-00-005.003, 16-09-25-00-00-014.003, 16-09-25-00-00-015.001, 16-09-36-00-00-005.015, 16-09-25-04-04-014.000, 16-09-25-00-00-014.001, and 16-09-25-04-04-016.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

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

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Alternatives to Christmas ham Commentary by Mark LaFay A favorite Christmas movie around our house is “Elf.” Early in the movie, as the narrator tells the story of how Buddy FOOD the Elf came to be at the North Pole, Santa is shown giving a pep talk to the elves about how great Christmas is, and now they get to start working on next year’s Christmas.

That is about how it feels this week after Thanksgiving.

Now, it is time to start planning Christmas! Much like I do not prefer roasted turkey for Thanksgiving, I do not prefer ham for Christmas. Call me a rebel, but it just doesn’t get me super excited, and so I would like to propose three center-of-the-plate proteins for Christmas that are not ham.

Standing rib roast — The standing rib roast is the ribeye with bones removed and then tied back on. This allows for bone flavoring, with easy removal for serving. I like to lightly season, vacuum seal and sous vide at 130 degrees for 18 hours, then rest, baste with egg whites, roll in cracked pepper and sea salt, sear off in a pan and rest for a few minutes before serving.

Whole roasted duck — You can’t go wrong with whole roasted duck. Maple Leaf and Culver Duck are two duck growers and processors in Indiana, and they produce superb duck products. Get a whole duck or two, score the breasts with your knife just enough to break the skin and get to the breast meat, dust with garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper. Don’t coat it, just dust it. Roast in the oven and finish by glazing with something fun. Orange goes great with duck.

Porchetta — This is skin-on pork belly.

The skin is separated from most of the belly, the rib side of the belly is heavily seasoned, sometimes stuffed, and then it is rolled. The skin is only used to wrap around the outside of the roll and then it is tied. Slowly roasted, then finished under the broiler, or basted with 380-degree frying oil until the skin puffs up like a pork rind. Slice and serve.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 19, Indianapolis

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Using Libby Thursday, December 7 @ 6pm Main Library Libby is a free reading app that you can access with a Carmel Clay Public Library card to find and enjoy great ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. In this hands-on session, both new and existing Libby users will learn great tips for getting the most out of your Libby experience.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Meridian-Kessler Basement Bar Commentary by Larry Greene

Before

Built in 1928 in Indy’s Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, this historic home’s main living areas had undergone a full remodel, leaving a dark, unfinished basement in need of renovations. The homeowners wanted to create a multi-functional space for movie nights, entertaining and exercise.

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THE BLUEPRINT • New windows, recessed lighting and a neutral palette brighten the room, while navy blue custom cabinetry serves as a bold accent with stylish storage.

• Tonal wallpaper in the bar area provides visual interest with an art deco-inspired pattern that calls to the home’s 1920’s architecture.

• The bar and adjoining pantry make entertaining a breeze with ample seating, wine storage, integrated appliances and beautiful custom cabinetry.

• Corian countertops and luxury vinyl plank floors provide the look of natural surfaces with added durability and minimal

maintenance.

• A full bathroom featuring sleek, classic details and a private exercise room help complete the transformation of this basement into a truly multi-functional space.

Owner: Carmel/Clay Board of Parks & Recreation 1411 East 116th Street Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Westermeier Commons Playground Surfacing Project Notice is hereby given that the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (the “Owner”), will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Project at the Board’s Administrative Offices located at 1411 East 116th Street, Carmel Indiana 46032 on December 19, 2023 at 10:00 am local time, and as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices. The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – WESTERMEIER COMMONS PLAYGROUND SURFACING PROJECT”, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on December 5, 2023 at 11:00 am local time at Westermeier Commons; 920 Central Park West Drive. and, weather permitting, shall conclude with a visit to the location where the Work is to be performed. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but- not required, to attend the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations needed by individuals with disabilities planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please notify Michael Krosschell at krosschellm@weihe.net or at (317) 414-7398 least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

In general, the Work for the Project consists of poured-in-place playground surfacing removal and replacement, concrete curbing, synthetic turf installation, and native plant restoration seeding, all as set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project which, except for those items not included due to timing, size or other factors, have been assembled into a Project Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project Manual and any and all full size drawings may be examined at and obtained from, the office of Eastern Engineering Supply Company, 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038; Phone: (317) 598-0661.

The plan charge will be listed on the online plan room. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. NO DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. Make checks payable to Eastern Engineering. All payments and costs of Contract Documents and related supplemental materials are non-

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CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets, whether hard copy or electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets.

Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: (1) Properly and completely executed Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts which includes a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; (2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including any alternates, with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Project Manual. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to Carmel/Clay Board of Parks & Recreation; (3) A Non-Collusion Affidavit complying with the requirements of Ind. Code § 36-1-2-4.

Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

In the event that the total amount of the contract awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified under either Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23-10 before doing any work on the Project.

Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner reserves the right to specify in the contract with the successful bidder one or both of the following: 1. Early performance of the contract will result in increased

compensation; 2. Completion of the contract after the termination or designated completion date(s) will result in a deduction from the compensation.

A Performance Bond and Payment Bond with good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Architect/Engineer, shall be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Bonds may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq.

All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18-2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana laws including but not limited to Ind. Code § 36-1-124, that such action is in the best interests of the Owner. Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-112-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders. Except as specifically otherwise provided herein and as allowed by applicable Indiana law, a contract for the Project shall be awarded in accordance with this Notice to Bidders, Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq. and Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any Alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bid alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Michael Krosschell by email only at krosschellm@weihe.net.

Carmel/Clay Board of Parks & Recreation Michael Klitzing, director

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