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Opening of North End culminates ‘an act of faith’ for developer

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For Old Town Companies CEO Justin Moffett, the opening of his company’s latest development in Carmel is OLD TOWN the culmination of what began as an act of faith.

Several years ago, a friend and mentor encouraged Moffett to consider how Old Town could benefit the community beyond providing quality housing, planting an idea for what would become North End. Moffett described the journey and end result as an “experience in redemptive community building.”

North End celebrated its grand opening Nov. 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from key partners in the project and self-guided tours. The mixed-use development between U.S. 31 and the recently reconstructed Smoky Row Road in north Carmel includes apartments, townhomes, retail and office space, an urban garden and, eventually, a farm-to-market restaurant in a historic home.

But what makes North End truly special, according to Moffett, is that 40 of its 168 apartments are permanently designated as attainable units for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During a series of community conversations held while North End was in the planning stages, Moffett said he heard a recurring theme that this type of housing was extremely limited in the area.

“We had a strong conviction that this was meaningful work that we wanted to pursue,” Moffett said during the ceremony.

“I have come to believe in the providential timing of how a lot of this has come together. We stepped forward as an act of faith, and every step of the way the next right relationship was in front of us, available to help us move this dream forward.”

Incorporating dedicated attainable units for adults with disabilities complicated many aspects of developing the project, especially financing, Moffett said. He thanked Merchant’s Capital, RDoor, the City of Carmel, the Village of Merici and other partners for their efforts to make North End a reality.

Moffett credited outgoing Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard for setting a vision for the city that made a project like North End possible.

“He’s constantly encouraged me that you’ve got to put big ideas out there and risk failure to see them come to fruition,”

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“Providing the technology that we are giving individuals to allow them to be more independent and less reliant on parents or family or staff is one of the biggest experiences we can offer them,” Renie said.

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Moffett said. “Our internal discussions have been if we can’t pull it off in Carmel, Indiana, you probably can’t pull it off anywhere.

So, let’s try to set the standard here, and then go share the idea with others throughout our state.”

Colleen Renie, Village of Merici executive director, said she appreciates that the project aims to integrate adults with disabilities into the Carmel community through housing and local business partnerships. Among the Lawrence-based nonprofit’s goals is to con-

ASH & ELM SETS 2024 OPENING Ash & Elm Cider Co. is set to open a new restaurant and tasting room in late spring 2024 in Carmel in the North End development, 525 North End Dr. The plan is to open in late spring 2024.

The company has been making and serving its craft ciders in downtown Indianapolis since 2016. Its presence at the Carmel Farmers Market since 2021 and at northside retail stores has made Carmel one of its largest sales territories outside of downtown Indianapolis. Learn more at ashandelmcider.com.

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Civil suit filed against former Clay employee

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A former Clay Middle School employee is facing a civil lawsuit filed by Indiana Attorney Todd Rokita that aims to COURTS recover funds reported missing from the school.

The lawsuit, filed Nov. 8 in Hamilton County, accuses Aletta Nowlin of causing the school to suffer a pecuniary loss of $205,002 between 2016 and 2021 through unauthorized credit card purchases, unaccounted funds, late fees and other costs. It repeatedly cites a State Board of Accounts investigation initiated after Carmel Clay Schools reported missing funds in 2021.

Nowlin worked as an administrative assistant at Clay Middle School from July 2012 until her termination in 2021. She also served as the building treasurer.

Current has made multiple attempts to contact Nowlin but has not received a response.

The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing the case to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

“We have not decided our course of action. There are different burdens of proof for the different settings. Criminal charges carry the highest burden of proof — proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” said Joshua Kocher, chief deputy prosecuting attorney for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.

A spokesperson for CCS said the district has not been involved in the situation since the conclusion of the SBOA report, which was filed in June 2022. CCS provided the Indiana State Police with results of the audit.

According to the audit report, which was posted on the SBOA website in March 2022, SBOA found that between 2017 and 2020 there were 93 instances involving Clay Middle School where athletic events occurred and corresponding gate collections were not receipted or deposited.

The report also states that more than $58,000 was not deposited in relation to nonathletic extracurricular activities during the investigation period. An additional $18,976 was collected but not accounted for tied to field trips and fundraisers.

Nowlin is accused of using a school credit card to spend nearly $54,000 on unauthorized purchases.

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Goins celebrates a distinguished 20+ year career in the insurance business, rising through the ranks at American Family Insurance until he was tapped to run the insurance business of AAA Hoosier Motor Club in 2017. Since arriving, Goins implemented a complete overhaul and transformation of the motor club's insurance business. He continues to grow the critical metrics of the club - policies, premiums, and people.

A critical factor in the selection of Goins to lead the more than 100 year-old motor club is his ability to bring innovative ideas and solutions to serve members and policyholders. Among these recent innovations is a new agency digital app designed to support self-service, align strategically with partners to provide better products and pricing for our valued members, and offer a groundbreaking partnership to bring embedded insurance to Hoosier Motor Club.

"While the process was long and deliberate, the final decision to hire Matt was arrived at with full Board consensus," said AAA Hoosier Motor Club board chair Steven Walker. "His knowledge of the business, particularly as it relates to our key stakeholders, associates, and members, will help us develop long-term partnerships that will aid in the growth of our club. His drive for success, rooted in metric-based criteria, will ensure we constantly measure our outcomes and adjust as needed. Also, his transparency and desire to collaborate with the Board will help elevate efforts to serve our members and strengthen communication statewide."

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Rising AV offsets funding drops

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clining enrollment.”

Before increasing by 36 students this school year, the CCS student enrollment The jump in assessed value of Carmel dropped by approximately 190 students homes — and thus increased total tax bills — a year the previous three years. During is set to help Carthat time, CCS cut approximately EDUCATION mel Clay Schools 20 classroom teaching positions offset a decrease through attrition. in state funding caused by declining A 2018 demographic forecast enrollment and increased costs in projected the student population to several areas impacted by inflation decline by 629 students between and other factors.

2020 and 2029.

The Carmel school board on Nov. “The gradual decline is earlier than McMichael 27 voted 3-0 to authorize the disexpected, but the forecast did not trict to advertise a public hearing set for anticipate a pandemic, the increase in home Dec. 18 regarding the appropriation of nearly values and the escalating mortgage interest $3.9 million, with $2 million of that total a costs,” McMichael stated in an email. result of property taxes rising beyond what Without the unexpected increase in propCCS expected to collect when the school erty taxes, CCS would have been forced to board approved the 2023 budget. cut $2 million elsewhere, McMichael said.

“Our assessed value went up considerOf the $3.9 million proposed to be approably for 2023. When we built the budget priated, CCS administrators are proposing 18 months ago, we assumed a 5 percent $1.8 million for the operating referendum increase, but it turned out (to be) about fund; $300,000 for the safety referendum 13 percent,” CCS Associate Superintendent fund; $1.3 million for the operations fund; Roger McMichael said at the meeting. “We and $487,167 for the debt service fund. needed that money, because we also had The public hearing is set to take place a shortfall in our education fund due to deduring the Dec. 18 school board meeting.

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By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com With the holiday season in full swing, the Carmel Fire Department is committed to helping spread joy.

HOLIDAYS For 50 years, the Carmel Fire Auxiliary’s Community Assistance Program has provided gifts and holiday meals to local families in need. CAP has served approximately 175 families each of the last three years, according to CFD Public Education Officer Renee Butts, and organizers want to increase that number this year.

The program requires dozens of volunteers to be a success.

“There’s about 50 to 60 (drivers) that come to volunteer,” Butts said. “We have at least 30 if not more volunteers on delivery day loading up cars. We have car captains.

Everybody has a food station. We have at least 30 volunteers, if not 40.”

Volunteers can serve in three ways: • Be a sponsor — Sponsors select how many children they would like to purchase gifts for, and CAP provides a list of items to purchase. Registration

The Carmel Fire Department is coordinating delivery of food and gifts to local families in need through its Community Assistance Program.

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• Deliver food and gifts — Pick up items at the CFD training center, 4925 E. 106th St., for delivery between 9 and 11 a.m. Dec. 9. Learn more by emailing CAP@carmel.in.gov.

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BZA hearing officer OKs 95% lot coverage for 111th and Penn project

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals hearing officer on Nov. 27 approved a variance to allow a mixed-use develCITY NEWS opment planned on the northeast corner of 111th and Pennsylvania streets to cover 95 percent of the lot rather than a maximum of 80 percent as permitted by city code.

The $700 million project, a partnership between developer Pedcor and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, is set to include 58 for-sale townhomes, 912 multi-family units, 430,000-square-feet of office space along Pennsylvania Street, two public parking garages and a public park/plaza to anchor the space. It is set to be built in four phases over 15 years.

The variance was approved by Jim Hawkins, a BZA member who served as the hearing officer. His decision may be appealed within 30 days to the full BZA. Four Carmel residents remonstrated against the request during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Craig Striegle, who has lived near the site of the project since the mid-1990s, said he opposes removal of the forested area on the property and believes the project does not fit with the surrounding residential areas.

“Make (the project) smaller or move it someplace else. Keep the nature area,” Striegle said. “We’re losing (natural areas) in Carmel. All you see is buildings. It’s got to stop getting so big and out of control. We’re losing our neighborhoods.”

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The $700 million mixed-use development is set to include 58 for-sale townhouses, 912 multi-family units (12.5 percent intended to be workforce housing), 430,000-square-feet of office space, two public parking garages and a public park/plaza to anchor the space.

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CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said Pedcor has committed to providing more trees than initially required and that the project’s Midtown Plaza-like gathering space will benefit nearby residents.

“It will only enhance the value of the surrounding properties and not in any way be a detriment,” Mestetsky said.

In 2017, the Carmel City Council rezoned the 38-acre site to C2. For properties with C2 zoning, variance requests are considered by a single hearing officer rather than the full BZA. The development plan and other elements of the project will be presented to a Carmel Plan Commission hearing officer for review and approval. A hearing date has not been set.

OBITUARIES Gloria M. Prophet, 89, passed away on November 21, 2023, peacefully in her sleep in Carmel Indiana. She was born August 9, 1934 to the late Peter and Gertrude (Nash) Masclay.

She attended school at East High School in Rochester New York. She married Frank Prophet on May 30, 1953 in Rochester New York who passed away in 2012.

Gloria was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Survivors include son, Michael Prophet (Sherri); daughter, Renee Drogan (Steven); a sister-in-law, Carmella Prophet (Joseph);

grandchildren, Jason Drogan (Allison), Shawn Drogan (Jennifer), John Prophet and Gabriella Prophet; great-grandchildren, McKinley Drogan, Silas Drogan, Hadley Drogan; nephews, John, David, Stephen (Becky) Prophet.

Funeral services and burial will follow in New York at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to: National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL, 60606.

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CCPL supports young artists

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Local teens are getting opportunities to explore their creative side through Carmel Clay Public Library’s Teen ArtLIBRARY ist in Residence Program.

After its grand reopening in October 2022, CCPL announced an array of new initiatives, including the Teen Artist in Residence Program, which launched the following month. It provides an opportunity for local youth to explore and showcase their talent.

Jamie Beckman, CCPL teen services department manager, said the program generally accepts up to four students for four consecutive months. Artists work on a project of their choice, with their work later featured on the library’s art wall. “(The program) provides a fully equipped art studio for teen artists to use,” Beckman said. “They are able to use the studio and supplies to brainstorm, sketch, doodle and create.”

Supplies are provided at no cost to the teen artists. They have full access to the space during regular library hours.

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Beckman said there is an expectation for artists in residency to provide mentorship to other young artists or hold a community art program, with a goal of spreading artistic knowledge and fostering creativity.

“Residence programs have ranged from a community chalk mural to a digital animation class to a class on embroidered photography,” Beckman said.

CCPL has three artists in residency who are students at Carmel High School, Midwest Academy and homeschooled. The program is open to students in Grades 6 through 12. Applications for the 2024 residencies are being accepted.

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Karaoke raises $17K for education

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com The Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis took a trip back to the 90s and early 2000s as groups and soloists UNITED WAY participated in karaoke competitions to raise money for United Way of Central Indiana, a nonprofit that addresses poverty in local communities. Singers performed hits by popular artists like NSYNC and The Fray.

Margaret Matray, communications manager for UWCI, said the “Care-oke” fundraiser began in 2021 to raise funds for UWCI’s ReadUp program.

“ReadUp is a literacy initiative that addresses reading literacy in the third grade,” Matray said. “ReadUp sends volunteers into elementary schools to read with students to help them get up to grade-level literacy.”

During the 2022-23 school year, 294 volunteers worked with more than 300 students at 22 schools in seven counties, including Boone and Hamilton.

Matray said the event raised approximately $17,000. The money will help stock school libraries, purchase supplies, and

From left, Alaric Plett, Bradley Schiesser, Michael Etter and Issac Mervis. The group, SYNC’ed UP, sang “Bye, Bye, Bye” by NSYNC. (Photo by Edward Redd)

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Matray said the ReadUP program welcomes anyone who wants to help children.

“We are always looking for volunteers for our ReadUP program,” Matray said. “Anyone interested in volunteering can go to our website.”

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Pogo’s Project aims to support dog owners

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In October, Carmel resident Renee Harlor launched Pogo’s Project. One of its objectives is to keep dogs with their owners by helping to provide information about and solutions to troubling dog behaviors.

“We’re going to help them by providing positive reinforcement training to remedy the problem,” Harlor said. “Therefore, (it becomes) less likely that they’re going to give up that pet because of a problem that’s fixable.”

Pogo’s Project also offers a lifeline to families wanting to keep their pets but face financial hardship by providing pet food, supplies, vaccines and various other dog-related resources.

In January, the nonprofit will expand its impact with two free programs, Harlor said.

Pogo’s Pack for children ages 8 to 12 will offer monthly meetups that incorporate crafts, games and projects. The program

Renee Harlor with her pit bull, Pogo. (Photo by J. Shallow photography)

aims to teach children kindness towards all living things and promotes responsible pet ownership.

For high school students, Young Philanthropists will provide hands-on experience with hosting fundraisers and engaging in community outreach programs.

The nonprofit is named after Harlor’s pit bull, Pogo. Harlor said part of her goal with Pogo’s Project is to teach kindness to others and not judging people — or dogs — based on their looks.

“Part of changing the stigma that surrounds pit bulls is changing the belief that judging people based on one specific thing isn’t the best way to go about it,” Harlor said.

Harlor works for the Indiana Canine Assistant Network as donor relations and events manager. She founded her first nonprofit, Misty Eyes Animal Center, in 2011.

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By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School seniors Jillian Rang and Maya Bhagwat recently organized and led a community ENVIRONMENT walk to educate participants on issues affecting the White River.

The Nov. 11 event at River Heritage Park on River Road in Carmel drew approximately 30 participants. The walk was the first event in the students’ broader project, White River Revival. Its mission is to highlight the condition of the river and encourage community engagement.

As members of the CHS DECA chapter, Rang and Bhagwat were tasked with choosing an Indiana-related topic to raise awareness.

Rang said the students formed the project after seeing the White River Report Card, a comprehensive assessment of the river’s condition. It assigns letter grades ranging from A to F based on cumulative scores.

Bhagwat said the White River scored a C, making it unsuitable for recreational use.

“It’s killing fish, and there’s a lot of bacteria,” Bhagwat said. “It could cause illnesses in people, like skin rashes.”

Rang said the community walk served as a trial event to gauge the project’s overall potential to engage participants.

Pleased with the turnout, Rang and Bhagwat said they look forward to their next campaign: a door-to-door initiative. They plan to design door hangers and visit neighborhoods, prioritizing those near water retention areas.

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Mail letters to Santa — Four custom-made mailboxes have been placed around Carmel for letter delivery to Santa and his elves at the North Pole. Letters can be sent from Dec. 1 to 10. The mailboxes are at: • Arts & Design District — next to All Things Carmel store (110 W. Main St. #104) • Midtown Plaza — outside of Sun King (351 Monon Blvd.)

• City Center — next to Hotel Carmichael (1 Carmichael Square) • Indiana Design Center — at Santa’s House (200 S. Range Line Rd.) Pickleball tournaments — Grand National Racquet Center will host pickleball tournaments at Grand Park Event Center in Westfield through at least 2028. It begins with a Holiday Pickleball Festival this month.

For more, visit holidaypickleballfestival. com. It will be followed by the APP National Collegiate Pickleball tournament from Jan. 2 to 7, 2024. For more, email John Moorin at jmorrin@gmail.com. Grand National Racquet Center is being constructed on 191st Street directly north of the Grand Park Event Center. The facility will house indoor pickleball, tennis, squash and other racquet sports, and is expected to open in late 2024 to early 2025.

Sister City committee members sought — The City of Carmel is looking for volunteers to serve on a new not-for-profit Sister Cities Committee for Rueil-Malmaison, France, and invites any resident of Carmel to attend an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Carmel City Hall council chambers. The committee will oversee and help to promote and facilitate cultural exchanges between Carmel and Rueil-Malmaison.

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Person of interest — The Carmel Police Department is looking to identify the individual in this photo, who is a person of interest in a recent case of battery. Anyone with information on this person is asked to contact CPD Officer N. Schuck at 317-5712500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. Reference CPD case number 2023-00078962.

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Nonprofit: Respect is the right call

By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Sports Authority has partnered with Officially Human, a nonprofit that aims to restore reOFFICIATING spect to sports officials.

The HCSA website offers people involved in area sports access to a free video about sportsmanship and respecting officials.

“We want to raise awareness throughout the community regarding the Daniels difficult jobs officials have and how to increase respect for them, no matter what sport,” HCSA Director Carl Daniels said. “Sport is a microcosm of life. You learn all kinds of lessons. You learn how to get along with people.”

Big Ten Senior Director of Officiating Brenda Hilton founded Officially Human in 2019. “Elevate Respect,” an approximately 20-minute video, is part of the organization’s efforts to educate and encourage those involved in the sporting community that officials should be treated as authority figures on and off the field. According to Hilton, HCSA is the first sports authority to partner with Officially Human.

A division of Carmel-based Hamilton County Tourism, HCSA team members seek to attract and support area sports by assisting with site selection, event staging, publicity and more.

“The goal of the HCSA is to promote hospitality through sport,” Daniels said. “Obviously, we do a lot at Grand Park.”

Daniels said that most officials enjoy the competition and they enjoy the physical activity and they want to give back to the community. In fact, Daniels intends to do just that by applying to be a volleyball official.

“They’re doing the best they can,” Daniels said. “It gives you a different perspective once you put yourself in their position.”

Daniels’ first call to action is for everyone to go to visithamiltoncounty.com/sports, watch the video and share it with coaches, teammates and fellow spectators.

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WHS offensive tackle helped pave way for Shamrocks’ success

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior offensive tackle Ryan Barker made his presence felt throughout his two years as a starter.

“He has protected two different styles of (quarterbacks) the last two years as we have a 19-6 record with Ryan as our left tackle,” Shamrocks Barker football coach Jake Gilbert said. “He is great in pass protection and is a very good athlete. Ryan is physical and plays with a chip on his shoulder.”

Barker protected senior quarterback Jackson Gilbert, Gilbert’s son, this past season. In 2022, Cole Ballard, now a University of Kansas freshman quarterback, was the Shamrocks’ starter.

“They were fairly similar in how they played, but Cole was a little more of a runner,” Barker said. “Both were great leaders and great players.”

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“I have always been a guy that led by example,” he said. “I challenged myself to lead more. I think it helped out the team.”

The Shamrocks finished 11-2, losing 38-31 in double overtime to Crown Point Nov. 17 in the Class 6A semistate. Crown Point (13-1) lost to Ben Davis in the state championship.

Westfield’s other loss was against Brownsburg (9-1), which lost to Ben Davis in the sectional opener.

“I don’t know if I’ll ever get over the disappointment that we could have gone back to the state (final),” Barker said. “It took a couple days to sink in that we actually lost and weren’t practicing on Monday.”

On the freshman team, Barker played on the offensive and defensive lines before being switched full-time to the offensive line after that season.

Barker played on the junior varsity his sophomore season, which was cut short by a concussion.

Mostly healthy the past two seasons, Barker said he wants to add weight to play in college. He plans to major in business.

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Carmel couple’s skills combine to form powerhouse architectural team

By Jeff Decker news@currentincarmel.com One specializes in organization and management. The other is highly skilled at taking a vision and turning it into reality, sometimes with just a pencil and napkin.

Those complementary skills make the pair a formidable, award-winning architectural team. And Clete Kunce they are husband and wife.

Carmel residents Clete and Deb Kunce, with more than half a century of combined experience in architecture, met while working together and have been married 24 years. They Deb Kunce have four adult daughters, six grandchildren and thriving careers, built on their skill sets, in the design and implementation of architectural projects.

“While Clete and I are both architects, we are very different types of architects. Clete is a design architect, and I’m a management architect,” Deb Kunce said. “In short, he’s the idea guy with the vision, and I’m the one who makes it happen, the project manager, the implementer.

“We’re a great team.”

The results of their work can be seen throughout the Indianapolis area. Clete Kunce opened ONE 10 STUDIO in Indianapolis in 2010 and established a goal of winning an architectural design award each year, a feat the studio has accomplished. The latest award-winner is Garden Table, a restaurant at 350 Monon Blvd. in Carmel. Clete Kunce’s design was chosen by the American Institute of Architects Indiana as this year’s winner in the Interior Architecture (project cost less than $5 million) category.

Among ONE 10 STUDIO’s projects are Black Acre Brewing and Irvington Lofts in Indianapolis and the Conner Prairie Treetop Outpost in Fishers.

“It is one thing to design a building to meet function and budget, but why can’t we satisfy both of those and create beauty?”

Clete Kunce said of his philosophy.

Deb Kunce, who became a registered architect in 2000, opened her own business, CORE

our community through architecture,” Deb Kunce said. “Both Clete and I are committed to helping the next generation of architects succeed, some I’m confident will always be a part of our next chapters.”

ON THE COVER: From left, Deb and Clete Kunce. (Photo courtesy of the American Institute of Architects Indiana)

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Clete Kunce’s ONE 10 STUDIO won the Interior Architecture award from the American Institute of Architects Indiana for design at Garden Table in Carmel. (Photo by Keith Isaacs)

Planning Strategies, in 2012, with a focus on helping large institutional clients — including redevelopment, education, government and nonprofit entities — achieve their ideal facilities. She sold the business to J.S. Held in 2021 and serves as vice president of that firm’s Indianapolis office. She has led Indianapolis Public Schools’ Capital Improvements Planning and Implementation since 2001.

“With the support of taxpayers and a great team of people, I’ve been able to help improve school facilities for over 30,000 students in our center city where the needs for the underserved are abundant,” Deb Kunce said. “I love projects that transform.”

AIA Indiana chose Deb Kunce to receive its top honor, the Gold Medal Award, this year in recognition of her contributions to the architecture profession and to her community. Deb Kunce is a former president of AIA Indiana and AIA Indianapolis and vice president of the AIA national organization.

“Deb has excelled at everything AIA, period,” said Jason Shelley, executive director of AIA Indiana for 16 years. Shelley met the Kunces through AIA and has witnessed how Deb Kunce has improved the organization

with her leadership, especially as a mentor to other female architects.

“It’s never about her. It’s always about helping and lifting up others,” Shelley said.

Although Deb and Clete Kunce are highly successful architects, neither are egotistical, Shelley said.

“They are fun people. I always enjoy my time with them,” Shelley said. “They’re lighthearted, always ready to laugh. They’re good people.”

To relax, the Kunces enjoy golf, traveling and spending time with family at Lake LeAnn in Michigan.

When asked what he thought his greatest accomplishment has been, Clete Kunce said he has learned that architecture is more about people than buildings.

“The buildings and great spaces are what humanize and connect as a community and society,” he said. “The relationships I have had and continue to have might be the accomplishment.”

Those relationships include passing on their knowledge to the next generation of architects.

“I’m sure we’ll both continue to improve

Clete and Deb Kunce of Carmel knew early on that they wanted to be architects.

Deb Kunce, vice president in charge of J.S. Held’s Indianapolis office and winner of this year’s American Institute of Architects Indiana Gold Medal Award, jokes that she was inspired by watching the TV family sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” in which the fictional family patriarch, Mike Brady, was an architect with a home office.

“But seriously, I was always trying to build things as a youngster,” she said.

Deb Kunce said she was focused on becoming an architect since eighth grade. She went to engineering camp in high school (she is a graduate of Teutopolis High School in Illinois) but quickly realized architecture was for her. She graduated from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning and became a registered architect 23 years ago.

Clete Kunce, who founded and owns ONE 10 STUDIO in Indianapolis and specializes in architectural design, said he decided at age 12 he wanted to be an architect.

“I grew up with a pencil in my hand it feels like. Drawing, paired with a curiosity about how things were built and assembled, led me naturally to architecture,” he said.

Clete Kunce graduated from Davenport (Iowa) Central High School and earned an architectural degree from Iowa State University’s College of Design.

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Friends open 3-sport boutique

Indoor golf club now open

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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The concept of a boutique for apparel for golf, tennis and pickleball players was conceived by Carmel CITY CENTER friends Katy Rhinehart, Kristyn Davidson and Rodie Zalaznik.

“It’s an idea we came up with together after a tennis match early in the summer,” Rhinehart said. “We decided we wanted to offer the community a new and unique store with designers you can’t get in the local market, certainly not together in one store.”

Baseline Social opened its new permanent Carmel City Center space Nov. 1 at 727 Hanover Place, Suite 149. Baseline Social previously operated as a pop-up shop in Oliver’s Twist in Carmel City Center during the summer.

Rhinehart, Davidson and Zalaznik coown the store, which also sells accessories and home and gift items. Baseline Social features apparel from Addison Bay, Lacoste, A. Putnam, Vieux Jeu, Kule, Clare Varley and Cynthia Rowley. It also sells

When Rick Christiansen started playing golf three years ago, he said he immediately “got the bug real NEW BIZ hardcore.” He started filling his free time playing but found tee times didn’t fit his schedule or were booked. As a husband, father of three and being employeed full time, he needed a place to golf that could work around his busy schedule, which was typically early in the morning or late at night.

So, Christiansen came up with Five Wood Flats Indoor Golf Club, a golf simulator facility that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Five Wood Flats opened Dec. 1 at 5790 E. Main St. Suite 120 in Carmel. The private luxury indoor golf club features state-ofthe-art simulators, course simulations, multiplayer functionality and swing analysis and feedback.

Additionally, the space offers an on-site bar and refreshments. Members can also utilize the space for professional golf instruction and host private events.

“I’ve run into a number of people in the market who wanted a place like this. I’ve even had conversations with local pros,” Christiansen said. “It’s been about a year and a half that it’s been in my head as an idea.”

Five Wood Flats members pay a flat monthly fee and get unlimited access to

From left, Baseline Social co-owners Rodie Zalaznik, Kristyn Davidson and Katy Rhinehart. (Photo courtesy of Southern Sky Photography)

men’s apparel from Lacoste and Rhone.

Baseline Social carries pickleball paddles, racket bags, visors, hats, towels and purses.

The owners all play at Carmel Racquet Club.

“We all play tennis and pickleball,” Rhinehart said. “Kristyn is a golfer, and she is trying to teach us the ins and outs of a good golf game.”

Baseline Social is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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A simulator at Five Wood Flats Indoor Golf Club queued up for a round of golf. The indoor golf simulator is open 24/7 and features stateof-the-art technology. (Photo courtesy of Rick Christiansen.)

the golf simulator facility through an app.

The number of members will be limited to ensure service guarantees.

Because patrons do everything themselves through an app, including accessing the building and bays, there is no need for the golf simulator to be staffed. Christiansen will be its only employee — and he’s not quitting his day job as a value-based care consultant.

To celebrate its opening, Five Wood Flats is offering a founding membership until Dec. 8 for its first 35 members. The founding membership costs $175 a month, billed annually.

“At the end of the day, I’m trying to invent a concept, and the concept is a digital country club,” Christiansen said.

Learn more and see pricing at 5woodflats.com. Apply for membership by emailing info@5woodflats.com.

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Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, front left, presents the Range Line Pioneer Award to Mo Merhoff, front right, at the Nov. 20 Carmel City Council meeting. The recognition, established in 1992, recognizes an individual who has been a friend to the city.

Merhoff worked for two decades for the Carmel Chamber of Commerce and OneZone (an organization created when the Carmel and Fishers chambers merged).

She announced her retirement in March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began, limiting the opportunities to celebrate her service to the community at the time. Brainard said he wanted to ensure her contributions to the community were not overlooked or forgotten. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Chef George brings personal approach to meal prep

By Tirzah Rowland news@currentincarmel.com Chef George, opened in March by longtime Carmel chef George Bandejas, takes a personal approach to meal preparation and catering.

“With sports schedules, band practices, whatever your child may be involved in, meal prep may be a great timesaving and healthy solution for your family,” Bandejas said. “Having a conversation to find out what my client’s needs and goals are is the first step.”

Bandejas works with clients to plan for one meal or an entire week of meals.

As a father, Bandejas said meals should be a family experience. He delivers fully prepared meals but will also cook in clients’ homes.

Besides meal planning, Chef George is a full-service catering company that provides meals for professional meetings, family gatherings and private parties.

“I am not a big-box catering company. My food is not generic. My menu is not set in stone,” Bandejas said. “I think I fill the need for the foodies out there that want to cater a party and want a more unique gastronomic experience.”

Bandejas has a culinary arts degree from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., where he learned the fundamentals of classical French cooking. He grew up cooking Filipino and Czech food.

While amuse bouchées, pork Verde, beef ragu and Spanish paella dishes are frequently requested, Bandejas thrives on helping clients select a personal menu for

George Bandejas delivers fully prepared meals through his business, Chef George. (Photo courtesy of George Bandejas)

their gathering.

His experience in the Carmel grocery sector put his finger on the pulse of the culinary interests of the community. He was inspired to open Chef George to facilitate more community and family gatherings.

“I have always done catering jobs through the years as a side gig for people I met working in the grocery world,” Bandejas said.

An 18-year Carmel resident, he worked for Wild Oats in Clay Terrace originally as its cheese monger. He later worked as store manager at The Fresh Market in Carmel.

A family meal package feeds five adults for $100 and comes with two sides. Catered meals start at $35 per person and include two protein choices, a starch and vegetable.

While he doesn’t have a holiday menu, Bandejas will work with clients to come up with holiday options.

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Activities (during normal Market hours) Werkstatt: Glassblowers Falk Bauer & Katrin Zapf, Dec. 6-10 Kinderecke: Christmas Tree Ornaments, Dec. 7-10; Button Christkind Ornaments (Ages 5+), Dec. 9, 12-3 p.m.

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Dive into the holidays with Pure Green Carmel’s Pink Peppermint Smoothie. Strawberries, banana, collagen protein, and a hint of peppermint make it a guilt-free, festive delight in almond milk.

Vivante expands holiday outdoor dining options

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Vivante French Eatery in Carmel is providing an opportunity to enjoy outdoor dining this holiday season — without being exposed to below-freezing temperatures.

The restaurant on the ground level of Hotel Carmichael is offering reservations in four festive, heated igloos on the west side of the building along the Monon Greenway.

Two contain a traditional table and chairs for up to six guests to enjoy dishes from the Vivante menu, while the other two offer softer seating options and lighter fare from the hotel’s Adagio Lounge.

Lindsey Bonte, Hotel Carmichael marketing coordinator, said the igloos offer a sense of exclusivity near Carter Green, one of Carmel’s busiest public spaces during the holiday season.

“It’s a good way to experience the outdoors at Christmas, while still being warm,” Bonte said.

The igloos are only steps away from the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, and the nightly

A winter candyland-themed igloo has soft-seating options. (Photo courtesy of Lindsey Bonte)

Palladiscope light show projected onto the Palladium is visible from within the translucent domes.

Vivante first offered igloo dining in 2020, but this is the first year it has offered the soft-seating option. It partnered with Indy Spot Picnics to furnish and decorate the more laid-back spaces.

“We have comfy chairs, coffee tables, blankets, pillows, throws and they’re decorated in two different themes,” Bonte said.

One soft-seating igloo features classic Christmas red and green while the other offers pastel colors and a winter candyland theme. After the holiday season, they will be redecorated to celebrate the new

year and Valentine’s Day, Bonte said. The igloos will remain available until at least mid-February.

Bonte said the igloos have been popular for small groups celebrating special events, such as birthdays or anniversaries.

Reservation costs for the igloos are $10 per person for traditional dining and $15 per person for the soft-seating option. A minimum food and beverage purchase of $100 is required in the soft-seating igloos.

Igloo reservations may be made at bit. ly/40Z8uLX. Walk-ins are accepted based on availability.

Learn more about Vivante at vivantecarmel.com.

SAVOR THE SEASON AT CLAY TERRACE Several Clay Terrace restaurants and eateries are offering holiday specials and events.

Diners can visit with Santa during Prime 47’s Christmas Eve Brunch, set for 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Cost is $52.95 for adults and $15 for children. Food offerings include eggs benedict, an omelette station, biscuits and gravy, French toast, honey ham, salmon, prime rib, shrimp cocktail and chicken marsala. Learn more at prime47carmel.com.

Kona Grill holiday drink offerings include Santa’s Egg Nog, Catch Me If You Can (bourbon, gingerbread syrup, Grand Marnier, cinnamon stick) and The Holiday Martini. Food specials for the season include Prime Rib Surf & Turf and Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo.

Java House is offering several seasonal drink offerings through the end of the year, including Ginger Snap (flavors of gingerbread and caramel combine with cold brew and milk), Peppermint Cold Brew Cold Foam, Cozy Cold Foam (brown sugar cinnamon, vanilla with milk and cold brew), Winter Warmer (butterscotch and praline flavors with cold brew and milk), Peppermint Mocha and Mistletea (hibiscus tea with cinnamon and raspberry).

For those with a sweet tooth, Le Macaron features gingerbread as its seasonal macaron and recently added a ginger chocolate macaron to celebrate the season. The shop also is offering holiday-shaped chocolates and themed gift boxes.

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At the table with Mark Commentary by Mark LaFay WHERE TO GO: LE MACARON

Season’s greetings in a bite news@currentincarmel.com Elevate your holiday table with a delectable blend of sharp cheddar and St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish in this festive mac & cheese.

WHITE CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 1 cup half & half • 3/4 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded • 3/4 box of your favorite mac & cheese pasta (we used elbow mac) • 4-6 tablespoons St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for top)

• 1 tbsp. kosher salt • 1 tbsp. St. Elmo Coarse-Cut Horseradish • Breadcrumbs (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk. Let roux simmer while stirring for 4-5 minutes. Do not brown. Prepare noodles by following cooking instructions on package. Cook noodles al dente. While stirring the roux, incorporate milk and half & half. Simmer on low heat until sauce begins to thicken, approximately 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Add sharp white cheddar, cheddar, salt and St. Elmo Creamy Horseradish to roux. Add noodles to sauce and mix until noodles are completely coated. Pour mac & cheese mixture in casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. If using breadcrumbs – top cheese with breadcrumbs. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with St. Elmo Coarse-Cut Horseradish.

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Address: 8710 E 116th St., Fishers What to Get: Pistachio Macaron Mark’s Take: I’m not much of a sweets guy, but that didn’t stop me from sampling a smattering of items from Le Macaron in Fishers. Proprietor Christi Parker, a former theatrical costume designer, retired her fabric and threaded needles to open this delightful French café and patisserie in December 2022.

“I love the authenticity of what we do,” Parker said. “All of our pastries are made with imported French Ingredients by French chefs.”

Le Macaron is a national chain founded and owned by a French couple that now lives in Florida. While the local ownership may not necessarily be French, they have bought into the French culture that is foundational to le Macaron.

You might be wondering what to try when you visit La Macaron. Call me “Capt.

Obvious,” but the macarons ($3) are very delicious. I sampled the Pistachio, Gran Marnier and Belgian Chocolate Macarons.

All were winners but would have only been better had I enjoyed them with a hot cup of coffee and a newspaper. Le Macaron also carries a nice selection of Ghyslain chocolates. I enjoyed the Hot Chili Truffle ($2.75). It wasn’t all that spicy, but it was very luxurious! Sit and enjoy some coffee or tea with your selections, bring

Boxed gift options at Le Macaron in Fishers.

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the family for board game night, or enjoy one of their monthly wine tastings. Wine tastings are hosted by a sommelier and French culture aficionado that will walk you through wine and pastry pairings so good they will make you go oui oui!

If you are looking for a great host or hostess gift, consider one of their gift bundles. They vary in price from $10 to $130. The higher-end boxes can include wine pairings and tickets to their monthly wine tasting. Keep in mind that the macaron’s do not have preservatives. Keep them refrigerated and eat within three days of purchasing to enjoy them at peak freshness. If you have last-minute guests or if you forgot a gift, you could get sameday delivery via Doordash. Macaron is definitely a place for you to put on your “must try” list.

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“That journey started in 2013 with the intention to provide a platform for budding professional talent in the community and A Carmel-based nonprofit is working to to bring diverse audiences together to promote social wellness through sports and celebrate different cultures,” Devathu said. arts.

“We have worked independently NONPROFIT Since becoming and in collaboration with other nota nonprofit in for-profit organizations in the past, 2016, the Kriya Shakti Foundation now we intend to expand this feshas expanded its offerings to intival to wider audiences under the clude a variety of athletic competibanner of Kriya Shakti Foundation tions and other events. in the coming years.”

“The purpose of the organization As artistic director, Devathu Devathu is to support and propagate classiintends to bring her expertise as cal art forms and sports and nurture social an Indian classical dance practitioner and wellness amongst communities by organizteacher with 30 years of industry experiing events that showcase classical perform- ence to the community. ing arts and host sports tournaments,” said “Envision KSF to expand its horizon to Mangala Devathu, artistic director of Kriya conduct dance and music festivals that Shakti Foundation. “Since inception, KSF has would propagate and bring awareness focused on creating avenues and events around the classical music and dance forms that brought individuals together to feel from India,” she said. part of a community and engage in activiLooking forward, KSF aims to venture ties that brought in positive influence that into annual music and dance festivals becontributed to constructive engagement yond Indian classical performing art forms amongst individuals.” to showcase some classical western art Since 2020, that includes running a badforms. minton club with dozens of members who KSF aims to expand sports offerings, too, play each week. For the last three years, with the addition of a cricket league.

KSF has also conducted and hosted bad“We would like to be able to encourage minton, volleyball and tennis tournaments sports enthusiasts to embark on the jouracross different skill levels. ney towards adopting sport and playing,” Devathu said a recent badminton tourDevathu said. “When it comes to leagues nament in Westfield was a “huge success and tournaments, we certainly want to up with teams that participated not just from the game by bringing diverse talents and Carmel but across neighboring communities professional skill levels.” and cities.”

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Lyrical truth in lyrics Commentary by Terry Anker We owe a great debt to the many songwriters, musicians and singers who brought together our shared ESSAY story in the liturgy of the Great American Songbook. Sure, we related to the narrative of the human condition, of love found and lost, and of the joy and sadness in everyday living. But often, there would be simple lessons imbued in the catchy tunes and sultry deliveries. In moving a rubber tree plant, a little ant reminded us of what could be accomplished if we refused to surrender. And our hearts could find solace when circumstances separated us from the ones that we loved, if we could hold our memories of times together for a white Christmas, even if “only in our dreams.”

Perhaps since the beginning of spoken language, we have committed our mood, history and social customs to song. Somehow, it manages to instruct and persuade us even as it entertains. The so-called Rat

Pack brought a hip post-war edge to our instruction. Taking note that gambling is likely pointless without a good measure of Lady Luck standing at our side, singer Frank Sinatra admonished her to remember that he needed the support and not to “blow on some other guy’s dice.” Unwisely, he seemed to believe that she owed him loyalty.

Like so much of what we believe, there is little if any underpinning knowledge of its origin or thought about its application.

If we sing it, we mostly believe it. Should we challenge, or at least consider, more than the sentiment behind popular music?

Did the gambler have a right to expect his date to bring good fortune to his, and only his, dice?

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If history tells us anything, not good.

Peace out.

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Park impact fees: legal vs. right Editor, As an avid user of the Carmel parks system, I read with interest the article on Page 3 in the Nov. 21 Current in Carmel. It appears that $13 million in park impact fees have been diverted from Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation in the past 10 years and used by the Carmel Redevelopment Commission for other projects, some of which have gone to new park areas, some of which have not.

Mayor Jim Brainard states the handling of the waived fees has been legal.

With all due respect to the mayor, I believe there is a big difference between what is legal and what is right. CCPR is being

deprived of the funds they need to maintain and improve the parks system.

Therefore, I would like to see the $13 million restored to CCPR so they can begin the process of developing their two newest parks. And perhaps CCPR could purchase additional park land in the city before it is all developed. I think most Carmel residents would applaud efforts to provide additional green spaces in our city.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Broadway performer Ben Davis is eager for his debut with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

CONCERTS Davis, a 1993 Lawrence North High School graduate, last performed in the Indianapolis area in a tour with “The Sound of Music” in 2017.

Davis will appear in the Holiday Pops concerts at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 Davis at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The concerts feature Amelia Wray, who grew up in Carmel, as a guest vocalist. The Indiana Ballet Conservatory and Second Presbyterian Church Choir will join the performances.

Davis will have several family and friends at the performances.

“My little brother, Jeff, lives in Carmel, right down the street from the Palladium,” Davis said. “My mom, Jeanne, lives in Fishers, so it’s going to be a lot of fun.

I’ve been to the Palladium but never sang in it.”

Davis has appeared in several TV shows as well, including three episodes of “Law and Order: SVU” in 2019-20.

Davis, who is based in New York City, performed in a Broadway show “New York, New York,” which closed in August.

He recently concluded a stint in a George Bernard Shaw play, “Arms and the Man,” at an off-Broadway theater. He has been performing with a lot of symphonies, including in Milan, Italy, in September “I do another New York show in January, then back to Italy in February,” Davis said.

“Hopefully, I’ll do more TV now that the writers and actors strikes are over.”

Davis competed in football, basketball and track and field at Lawrence North.

He quit basketball his junior year, and his mother suggested he audition for the school musical, “West Side Story.”

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Vocalist Amelia Wray will join Ben Davis for a duet at Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert. (Photo courtesy of Wray family)

“I did choir my senior year and it all snowballed from there,” said Davis, who was an all-state high jumper.

Davis’ first voice teacher was late-Carmel resident Jo Read Trakimas, and then his Butler University voice teacher was Steven Stolen.

“I had these people come at the right time and make some magic with me,” he said. “Twenty-six years later in this business, it’s amazing to see what’s happened.”

Davis enjoys all facets of performing.

“There’s nothing like standing on a stage with an orchestra behind you,” Davis said. “It’s like a big wave of sound. They kind of lift you up and carry you forward.

There’s nothing like walking in a Broadway stage door and having the audience stand and applaud at the end, and there’s nothing like seeing a final product of a TV show or a film. To see it edited is magic in itself. That’s what I wanted was to have my hand in every area of business that I can because of a little help, a lot of work, it’s all starting to come to fruition.”

His break came when he auditioned and earned a role in “Les Misérables” on a na-

tional tour in 1997.

Davis will sing a medley of Christmas songs and a duet with Wray.

Wray, a Belmont University freshman and University High School graduate, had a regular role on Disney’s “Sydney to the Max” from 2019 to 2021.

Wray also will sing two solo songs, “Mary, Did you Know?” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” along with the duet song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

“I feel honored to be performing with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra,” Wray said. “I’ve always looked up to them.

They’re so incredibly talented, so the fact I get to be singing in front of them is crazy.

I’m excited to get in the holiday spirit and see everyone’s faces in the crowd. I’m just excited to be on the stage again. Any chance I get to perform in my hometown of Carmel is always so special.”

Paul Langford, a Chicago-based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor, will serve as the guest conductor.

At the 7 p.m. performance, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will join the orchestra, playing the French horn on select pieces.

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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ Jon McLaughlin & Friends present “Home for the Holidays” at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘CREOLE CHRISTMAS’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s “Creole Christmas” concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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Senior Katie Eneglia, president of the Accents, the school’s all-female show The Carmel High School Holiday Spectacchoir, said each show is devoted to raisular’s theme of “A Light in the Dark” seems ing funds for nonprofits. The five are the fitting to the choir Arthritis Foundation, Caroline Symmes PERFORMANCES members.

Cancer Endowment, Indiana Diaper Bank, “I think it’s so im- Exodus Refugee Immigration and Changing portant. Especially right now in the world, Footprints. focusing on music being that light “This is really special because in the dark, and that can mean difit really connects our community ferent things for everybody,” said with important causes that are senior Ella Glowacki, co-president important to different families in of the Ambassadors, the school’s Carmel and allows each kid to conmixed show choir. “But I really just nect to a cause during this special love the idea of everyone coming time of the year,” Eneglia said. together to find this optimism in Carmel Choirs director Kathrine Glowacki the dark times that we’re living Kouns said the concerts include through right now.” many new songs that people might not The annual Holiday Spectacular is set for have heard before. five performances: 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2 and 7 “It is filled with absolutely beautiful p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the CHS lyrics that are all about finding hope in the auditorium. midst of darkness,” Kouns said. “It seems “It gives us a chance to share our paslike these last few years have been diffision for music with the community,” said cult for so many people, and we hope that senior Sam Tiek, the other Ambassadors’ this show will bring joy and hope back into co-president. “The fact that it’s a time for the lives of our community.” all the choirs to perform is such a great For more, visit carmelchoirs.org.

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pick the right songs. I want to do some of the Sinatra Christmas songs. Sinatra and Christmas are not synonymous. If Veteran singer/actor/comedian Wayne you think of Christmas, you don’t think of Powers was given a green light by Actors Frank Sinatra. If you think of a singer, you Theatre of Indiana to crethink of Bing Crosby or that sort of thing.

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But Sinatra recorded some wonderful “I want to incorChristmas tunes, about maybe 20 porate the holidays, Christmas and of them in his career.” the Great American Songbook in Powers said he will incorporate the shows,” he said. some of those songs and some of In addition, Powers plans to celSinatra’s most familiar songs, the ebrate what would be Frank Sinasaloon songs and swing tunes. tra’s 108th birthday Dec. 12.

“I’m excited about that because “That’s a special day, especially it’s the music I grew up with and Powers for my kind of music,” Powers said. the music that pulsates in my “It’s pretty much a potpourri or, in Brookbody,” he said. “I come alive with that mulyn terms, a hodgepodge of an evening sic. It’s going to have my thumbprint all with Wayne Powers.” over it.”

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Following an 18-year hiatus from the stage, Jason Creighton has the acting bug again.

COMEDY In his first show for Carmel Community Players, the Carmel resident plays George Hay in Carmel Community Players’ production of Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo” Dec. 8-17 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. Hay and his wife, Charlotte, are former Broadway stars who have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo.

“The physicality of the comedy and quick pace are what drew me to the role,” said Creighton, who is in his fifth production since performing again. “I spend most of the second act drunk, which is, perhaps, more challenging than one might expect. It’s great fun, though, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity.”

Tonya Rave said she enjoys portraying Charlotte Hay because the character is dynamic in many ways.

“Although she initially appears to be a typical actress, she also offers a glimpse

Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy Artistic Director Jane PERFORMANCES Hachiya-Weiner understands how important the Be an Angel program can be for a dancer’s development.

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The academy’s youngest dancers will perform in “The Nutcracker” Dec. 15-17 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.

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The “Moon Over Buffalo” cast, standing, from left, Wendy Brown, Jason Creighton), Tonya Rave; seated, from left, Brian Sprayue, Nicole Sherlock, Natalie Piggush, Mac Wright and Grant Bowen. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Ruddell.)

into the more human and vulnerable aspects of her character,” Rave said. “Because this show is a farce, it involves a great deal of physical comedy — much of which has required extensive work on its corresponding choreography.

“I have deliberately not seen this play performed in its entirety, as I wanted to bring my own unique interpretation of Charlotte to this production,” said Rave, a dramatics director for Lawrence North High School, her alma mater.

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eight-week program for ages 5-8.

“Cecilia’s first ballet with BTCA was May of 2022 and ‘The Nutcracker’ will be her fourth (show),” Wetnight said. “This is Claudia’s first. Being part of a full-length ballet with the older dancers whom they idolize is magical for them. Performing after months of rehearsals gives them a feeling of accomplishment and pride, and as a parent, you couldn’t ask for more. They get so much joy from BTCA, everything from the friendships they form to performing.”

Danek Cardinal Ritter High School sophomore Miriam Danek was a part of the Be An Angel program when she was younger and now shares the role of Sugar Plum Fairy.

Danek said her favorite memory of being an angel was experiencing “The Nutcracker” at such a young age.

“I was able to watch the older dancers as they inspired me to work harder and harder, so I could be like them,” Danek said.

For more, visit ballettheatreofcarmel.org.

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Where’s Amy attended the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s presentation of “The Nutcracker” Nov. 25 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. IBC’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera” is set to start May 25, 2024. For more, visit Indianaballetconservatory.org.

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IBC Board President Rick Griskie (Carmel) with IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva (Carmel) and Pinot. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (AMENDED 126th STREET ALLOCATION AREA AND PROSCENIUM II ALLOCATION AREA) Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), being the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), on August 16, 2023, adopted a Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) making certain proposed amendments to the declaratory resolution for the Integrated 126th Street Corridor Economic Development Area (the “Economic Development Area”) (such amendments, the “Amendments”). The Declaratory Resolution (i) removes certain parcels described in Exhibit A to the Declaratory Resolution from the Amended 126th Street Allocation Area, which is located in the Economic Development Area, and (ii) changes the base assessment date for the Proscenium II Allocation Area, which is also located within the Economic Development Area, to January 1, 2023.

The Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

(Indianapolis time), in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, to receive and hear remonstrances and objections from all persons interested in or affected by the Amendments. At the public hearing, the Commission will also determine whether the proposed Amendments are reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the economic development plan for the Economic Development Area and the purposes of IC 36-7-14.

Maps and plats have been prepared and, along with the Plan, can be inspected at the office of the Department, located at 580 Veterans Way, Suite 100, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

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Rahmel Freeman units #524 & #900 contents: car, car parts. misc tools; Gene Olson/CCR Technology unit #962; Caitlyn Osborn #977. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (PENN 111 ALLOCATION AREAS) Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), being the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), on October 5, 2023, adopted a Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) making certain proposed amendments to the declaratory resolution and the redevelopment plan (the “Plan”) for the 111 Penn Redevelopment Area (the “Redevelopment Area”) (such amendments, the “Amendments”). The Declaratory Resolution (i) designates twelve (12) areas within the Redevelopment Area described in Exhibit A to the Declaratory Resolution as separate allocation areas which are denoted and separately identified as described in Exhibit B to the Declaratory Resolution, and (ii) adopts a supplement to the Plan.

The Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

(Indianapolis time), in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, to receive and hear remonstrances and objections from all persons interested in or affected by the Amendments. At the public hearing, the Commission will also determine whether the proposed Amendments are reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the Plan and the purposes of IC 36-7-14, and whether the Plan, with the proposed Amendments, conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City of Carmel, Indiana.

Maps and plats have been prepared and, along with the Plan, can be inspected at the office of the Department, located at 580 Veterans Way, Suite 100, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (MICHIGAN ROAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA) Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), being the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), on March 16, 2022, adopted a Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) (i) declaring that a certain area within the City of Carmel, Indiana, designated as the “Michigan Road Economic Area” (the “Area”), is an economic development area within the meaning of Indiana Code 36-7-14 (the “Act”), (ii) designating the entirety of the Area as an allocation area to be known as the “Michigan Road Allocation Area” (the “Allocation Area”) for the purpose of allocation and distribution of certain property taxes under Sections 39 and 43 of the Act, and (iii) approving an economic development plan for the Area (the “Plan”).

A description of the Area and the Allocation Area is included in the Plan.

The Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

(Indianapolis time), in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, to receive and hear remonstrances and objections from all persons interested in or affected by the proceedings pertaining to the proposed projects for the Area and other actions to be taken under the Declaratory Resolution. The Commission will determine the public utility and the benefit of the proposed projects and other actions to be taken under the Declaratory Resolution.

Maps and plats have been prepared and, along with the Plan, can be inspected at the office of the Department, located at 580 Veterans Way, Suite 100, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (STAR ALLOCATION AREA) Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), being the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), on July 15, 2020, adopted a Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) making certain proposed amendments to the declaratory resolution and the economic development plan (the “Plan”) for the Old Meridian Economic Development Area (the “Economic Development Area”) (such amendments, the “Amendments”). The Declaratory Resolution (i) removes an area described in Exhibit A to the Declaratory Resolution (the “Area”) from the Old Meridian Expansion Allocation located in the Economic Development Area, (ii) designates all of the Area as a separate allocation area within the Economic Development Area known as the Star Allocation Area, and (iii) adopts a supplement to the Plan.

The Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

(Indianapolis time), in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, to receive and hear remonstrances and objections from all persons interested in or affected by the Amendments. At the public hearing, the Commission will also determine whether the proposed Amendments are reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the Plan and the purposes of IC 36-7-14, and whether the Plan, with the proposed Amendments, conforms to the comprehensive plan for the City of Carmel, Indiana.

Maps and plats have been prepared and, along with the Plan, can be inspected at the office of the Department, located at 580 Veterans Way, Suite 100, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

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James Whitcomb Riley statue. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Visiting Riley’s boyhood home Commentary by Don Knebel In our continuing visits to sites within driving distance of Indianapolis, we stop in Greenfield at the boyhood TRAVEL home of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.

Reuben Riley. a Greenfield lawyer, was elected to the Indiana legislature in 1848.

At the time, he and his wife Elizabeth lived with their two children in a Greenfield cabin along the National Road, now U.S. Highway 40. On October 7, 1849, a third child was born, named in honor of Indiana Gov. James Whitcomb. Riley, a skilled craftsman, soon began building a much larger house next door to accommodate his growing family.

The two-story frame house, completed in three years, included a winding stairway, made from materials taken from the cabin. The front porch originally had two doors, one leading to the parlor and one to Reuben’s law office, where he and his partner shared a large desk separated by bookshelves.

During the Civil War, Reuben organized a Greenfield militia. While he was away, Elizabeth received help from 12-year-old Mary

Alice Smith, an orphan who inspired “Little Orphant Annie,” one of James Whitcomb Riley’s best-known poems. Other visitors inspired other poems. Reuben Riley returned from the war paralyzed and not able to resume his law practice. Unable to pay expenses, the family sold the house in 1870, a year after 20-year-old James Whitcomb Riley, an indifferent student, had finally completed eighth grade.

James Whitcomb Riley’s poems eventually made him rich and famous. In 1893, earning about $1,000 a week, he bought his boyhood home and allowed his brother John and his wife to live in it while he continued living in Indianapolis. The City of Greenfield purchased the house in 1936 and created the Riley Old Home Society to restore and operate it. Today, the Riley Birthplace and Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is open from April through November.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (FRANCISCAN NORTH ALLOCATION AREA) Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), being the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment (the “Department”), on August 16, 2023, adopted a Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) making certain proposed amendments to the declaratory resolution for the North Illinois Street Economic Development Area (the “Economic Development Area”) (such amendments, the “Amendments”). The Declaratory Resolution changes the base assessment date for the Franciscan North Allocation Area, which is located within the Economic Development Area, to January 1, 2023.

The Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

(Indianapolis time), in the Council Chambers of the Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, to receive and hear remonstrances and objections from all persons interested in or affected by the Amendments. At the public hearing, the Commission will also determine whether the proposed Amendments are reasonable and appropriate when considered in relation to the economic development plan for the Economic Development Area and the purposes of IC 36-7-14.

Maps and plats have been prepared and, along with the Plan, can be inspected at the office of the Department, located at 580 Veterans Way, Suite 100, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

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Our Westfield Hospital also houses an inpatient unit, surgery suites, imaging services, a bone and breast center, physician offices, a pharmacy, orthopedic and sports medicine services, and an employer-based health center.

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