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to deliver this Congress, with the current failed leadership in Washington, D.C., on the important issues for our nation that I have U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has changed her worked very hard on,” Spartz stated. “As mind about stepping away from Congress. someone who grew up under tyranny, I unThe Noblesville Rederstand the significance of these POLITICS publican announced challenging times for our Republic, Feb. 5 that she will and if my fellow Hoosiers and God seek reelection in Indiana’s 5th decide, I will be honored to continue District. Almost exactly one year fighting for them. We must carry on earlier, she said she would not run the sacrifice of countless Americans again, citing a desire to spend more for our liberties and keep the Ameritime with her daughters. can dream alive for our children.”

Spartz “Deciding where your duty lies Spartz, who grew up in Ukraine, — family, work or country, is never an easy has represented the 5th District since 2021. task. Earlier last year, I decided to take She joins a crowded Republican primary. some time off from running for public office Other candidates who have filed as of Feb. 6 to recharge and spend more time in Indiana are Jonathan D. Brown, Raju Chinthala, Max with my family. However, looking where we Engling, Chuck Goodrich, Mark Hurt, Scott A. are today, and urged by many of my conKing, Patrick Malayter, Matthew Pfeiffer, LD stituents, I do not believe I would be able Powell and Larry L. Savage Jr.

OPPONENTS REACT Several candidates who filed to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District before incumbent Victoria Spartz announced her plans to seek reelection shared their thoughts on her decision.

“It’s just kind of a slap in the face to everybody, because some of us already have spent a lot of money on our campaigns, and she’s getting in there and going to dilute the vote. She just made it a lot harder on everybody. A lot of voters that I talked to yesterday, (when) I was out and about, they’re not going to vote for her. We think it’s a ploy from the Republican Party to put her in, and then when she steps down, they’re going to try and replace her with a handpicked candidate.” — Larry L. Savage Jr., an Anderson resident who filed to run Jan. 31 “I’m 100 percent committed to running for 5th District Congress. I’m not wavering on my commitment to doing something to stop the flow of poison into our country that is killing over 100,000 Americans a year! In fact, I’m so committed to the race that I resigned my lucrative job with Ver-

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izon to run full time. Closing our borders and protecting our citizens is a life and death issue and not something that I’m going to waffle on.” — LD Powell, a Carmel resident who filed to run Jan. 16 “The 5th District can’t afford another two years of Victoria Spartz’s flip-flopping and putting America last. With woke insanity, a broken border, and out-of-control spending driving inflation, I will always put the people of this district first and never waiver on my conservative principles.” — Chuck Goodrich, a Noblesville resident who filed to run Jan. 10 “I welcome Congresswoman Victoria Spartz to the race and look forward to a spirited, public discussion on how we can unlock the gridlocked Congress. More competition means a better choice for Hoosiers in the 5th District. Together, let’s take action and make a real difference in the lives of Hoosier families.” — Raju Chinthala, a Carmel resident who filed to run Jan. 22 To read additional opponents reaction, visit youarecurrent.com/?p=238883.

DISPATCHES Correction — Market District Supermarket is at 11505 N. Illinois St., Carmel, and Laurie Campbell is general manager of Osteria inside the store. The information was incorrect in the Feb. 6 edition.

Submit questions for GOP debate — Current Publishing will present a debate between the Republican gubernatorial candidates for Indiana governor from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 11 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green in Carmel. Current readers may submit questions or issues to be considered for the debate by emailing Ann Marie Shambaugh, Current Publishing senior editor and debate moderator, at annmarie@youarecurrent.com.

500 Mini Marathon seeks course entertainment — Registration is open for those interested in providing course entertainment during the 2024 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Selected groups will perform for a crowd of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and spectators along the 13.1-mile course on May 4. Musicians, dance groups, bands, and family-friendly entertainers of all genres are encouraged to apply at IndyMini.com/entertainment. For those who want to register for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and to learn more, visit IndyMini.com/Register.

OPPC services, study — Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 1605 E. 106th St. in Carmel, will present Ash Wednesday services at noon and 6 p.m. Feb. 14.

The church will host a Soup and Study Lenten series on the Psalms from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 21 to March 20.

For more information call 317-844-1107 or visit orchardpark.org.

Earth Day Art Contest — Carmel Green Initiative is inviting youth in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter the 2024 Earth Day Art Contest. Entries will be displayed at several community exhibits.

Entries are due Feb. 16. Learn more at CarmelGreen.org.

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Pedcor-owned bank addressing ‘unsafe,’ ‘unsound’ practices

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The bank that holds many of the City of Carmel’s funds and provides other financial services was found to be enFINANCE gaging in several “unsafe or unsound practices,” according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

According to an OCC consent order signed in October 2023, United Fidelity Bank is in “troubled condition” because of its practices related to managerial and board oversight and reporting, capital planning, credit review and analysis, data management, internal audit, internal controls and more.

The consent order outlines steps Evansville-based UFB must take to avoid cease and desist proceedings.

An OCC official stated in an email that the OCC does not comment on enforcement actions and directed Current to its website for more information about the process.

Angie Peters, UFB vice president of marketing, stated that the bank’s rapid growth led to the OCC’s concerns.

“The bank was highly successful in its affordable housing finance activities and as a result, the bank grew very quickly,” Peters stated. “Over the past two years, the bank has generated approximately $200 million in profits — well in excess of our peer banks. Despite the financial performance, our regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, was concerned about the pace of that growth.”

Existing banking products and services have not been impacted by the situation, Peters said. In addition to a branch at 800 S. Range Line Rd. in Carmel, UFB operates 25 banks throughout the U.S. and two in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

“Clients of UFB still have access to the same great staff and premium services at the same convenient locations,” Peters said.

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, who took office Jan. 1, said the city is aware of the consent order and has taken steps to address the situation.

“This issue was discovered during our transition and our team took immediate action,” Finkam stated. “We consulted with financial advisors who assured us that the city money is secure, fully insured and not Continued on Page 5

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Continued from Page 4 at risk. We are also requesting proposals for banking services, as 2016 was the last time a banking RFP was completed. Taxpayers can anticipate an expedient, thorough and transparent RFP process.”

Once the RFP is written, UFB is welcome to apply, according to a statement from the City of Carmel.

The city ended its 15-year partnership with Fifth Third Bank in mid-2016 after the Carmel City Council voted to transfer its funds to UFB, which is owned by Carmel-based developer Pedcor. The decision came after the city issued a request for proposals for banking services and received 11 bids. At the time, then-Clerk Treasurer Christine Pauley said switching to UFB would save the city more than $146,000 a year in reduced fees.

According to the consent order, the UFB board must monitor the bank’s compliance with the order and submit a quarterly progress report to the OCC. The order requires UFB to maintain prescribed capital ratios, engage an independent third party to review board and management supervision, revise its written strategic plan and submit to the OCC written programs to manage areas of risk and

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Peters stated that UFB has made changes to address the OCC’s concerns, including slowing asset growth and affordable housing lending activities, hiring several new senior officers, increasing staff to address policies and procedures and adding an independent director to its board. She also said UFB has added approximately $100 million in capital over the past year and that its capital levels are “approximately those of peer banks and are well above Basel III minimum requirements.”

Pedcor has been a longtime partner with the City of Carmel on large-scale projects, including the $166 million Carmel City Center development. It is in the early stages of a multiphase $700 million development at 111th and Pennsylvania streets. In 2022 the city council approved issuing $76.5 million in developer-backed tax increment financing bonds to support the project.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council’s land use committee voted 4-0 Feb. 7 in favor of a proposal that gives the council more CITY NEWS oversight over park impact fees generated by Carmel Redevelopment Commission projects.

A park impact fee of $4,882 is generated for each new dwelling unit constructed in the city to be used by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to expand the park system for a growing population. In recent years, the appointed Board of Public Works has increasingly waived the fees with an equivalent amount instead going to the CRC for the addition of urban park amenities.

The amendments approved by the committee would require the CRC to notify the council of the amount of park impact fee credits associated with a project it intends to use upon introducing the project. The council would have authority to approve the amount of funds the CRC may use.

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than CCPR’s use of park impact fees unrelated to CRC projects) would need council approval, whether spent by the CRC or CCPR. The amendment also requires CRC and CCPR officials to communicate about proposed impact fee splits and expenditures from the fund before coming to the council.

CRC Director Henry Mestetsky relayed a proposal from city administration, submitted to the committee members less than 90 minutes before the meeting, that included creating separate accounts for CRC and CCPR impact fee funds, with park impact fees generated by redevelopment projects in the urban core being collected in the CRC account. Several committee members, however, said they did not support dividing the city into sections.

“I understand the urban core is where projects are generated,” said councilor Anita Joshi, a member of the committee. “But does that mean people who live in other areas of the city do not need or deserve to benefit from some of the growth, as they have also suffered from some of the growth?”

The full council will vote on the changes at a future meeting.

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Rose of Impetus aims to grow

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first sorority for Black women, has chapters across the state. Many members want SORORITY to remain involved after college, and that’s where Rose of Impetus comes in.

Together with the rest of her Alpha Kappa Alpha sisters, Pat Gamble-Moore established Rose of Impetus in Hamilton and Hancock Counties. For now, the group is a sub-organization of the overarching Alpha Kappa Alpha as it waits to gain enough membership to make it a full-fledged sorority chapter, which is why it doesn’t yet have a Greek name.

“Indianapolis has two chapters, Alpha Me Omega and Chi Chi Omega,” said Gamble-Moore, an executive committee member with Rose of Impetus. “Our idea was let’s focus on Hamilton County. It’s underserved, and we think there’s a fair amount of our sorority sisters that we can reengage. Just because I’m a sorority member doesn’t necessarily mean I’m active. We’re really trying to re-engage.”

It will take one to two years for Rose of Im-

Rose Impetus members volunteer with Crimestoppers for a shredding event. (Photo courtesy of Pat Gamble-Moore)

petus to become a full-fledged sorority chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. During that time frame, the group will have to demonstrate that it has a growing membership. Since its launch in February 2023, the group has grown from six members to more than 35.

Additionally, the group must demonstrate that there is a need for its initiatives.

Some of the main goals of Rose of Impetus are to elevate problems affecting girls and women, cultivate high scholastic and ethical standards and be of service to all mankind.

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By Elissa Maudlin elissa@youarecurrent.com Steve Meyer, a retired aerospace sales executive and real estate investor, always dreamed of starting a band.

MUSIC After meeting some like-minded people at the School of Rock in Carmel, his dream became a reality.

Formed in 2020, Rhino Down is a cover band that plays, according to its members, high-energy rock. It performs shows mostly in central Indiana and was founded by Meyer, Paul Giefing, Mike Brown and Adam Hayes. Meyer plays guitar and sings backing vocals. Giefing plays guitar and sings lead vocals. Brown plays bass guitar and Hayes plays drums.

“It’s like our secret kind of bucket list thing,” said Meyer, a Noblesville resident.

Giefing, a Westfield resident, is a commercial relationship banker with Everwise Credit Union and owns Crazy King Burrito in Carmel. Hayes owns The Hayes Group, a digital marketing company in Fishers, and Brown is the president of Genesis Sod Farms, a Meyer Foods Management company based in Noblesville.

Meyer said the band was formed when the COVID-19 pandemic began when members had extra time on their hands during the lockdowns of 2020.

The band started playing gigs in 2021 and has seven members — the four founding members and three who joined later.

Meyer said the band used to play more classic rock tunes but switched to songs that make crowds interact and dance. Giefing said at one show, the audience sang

The rock band Rhino Down performs at Ale Emporium in Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Rhino Down)

along to “Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds.

Other popular songs performed by Rhino Down include “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain; “Ain’t It Fun?” by Paramore; “My Hero” by Foo Fighters; “Nightrain” by Guns ‘n Roses; and “Beer Never Broke My Heart” by Luke Combs, and many others.

Meyer and Giefing said the band members are “friends first, band members second.”

“We were people first — husbands, friends, spouses, your husband’s friends, fathers,” Giefing said. “All of that we had in common and (the band members) are good people. That was our primary focus.”

Meyer and Giefing said their favorite aspect of performing with Rhino Down is the crowd energy. Meyer said it’s “just one big party.”

Giefing agrees.

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Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Nancy Crawford; children, Peter (Cindy) Crawford, Andy (Cheryl) Crawford and David (Daria) Crawford; 7 grandchildren, Sam T. (Liz) Crawford, Ben Crawford, Sara (Nate) Brown, Whitney (Ben) Deane, Mackenzie (Mark) Kulik, Sam A. (Morgan) Crawford and Ellie Crawford; and 5 great-grandchildren.

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By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com The 20th annual Taste of Carmel fundraiser benefiting the Carmel Education Foundation will feature more FUNDRAISER than 40 local food and beverage merchants and an evening of entertainment March 8 at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel.

“It is always a sell-out event, and this year’s theme, ‘Starry Night,’ will be dazzling with a nod to the upcoming eclipse,” CEF Executive Director Jennifer Penix said.

Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell and OneZone President/CEO Jack Russel will emcee.

“The event is high energy, with a focus on celebrating the impact the Carmel Education Foundation has in all 15 Carmel Clay Schools throughout the evening,” Penix said. “Entertainment includes a photo station at the main event and a 360 Photo Booth at the Last Taste party. Last Taste is a dance party following the main event.”

Vendors include Feinstein’s, Grindstone on the Monon, J’adore, Upland Brewing Co. and Eddie Merlot’s, among many others.

They will offer unlimited tastings.

Emcee Jeff Worrell, at back, with Josh Freedman of Pedego Bikes and John Cashin, raffle winner of a Pedego electric bike, at a previous Taste of Carmel event. (Photo by Jolene Broad Photography)

The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. with a general admission entry ticket price of $100.

Add-on tickets for the last-taste after-party from 9 to 11 p.m. are $50. Discounted tickets are available to Carmel Clay Schools staff.

Reserved tables and first-taste VIP party packages are limited.

Volunteers for two-hour shifts enjoy the remainder of the event for free.

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Tony Pancake is quick to share the credit for being named the 2024 PGA of America Golf Professional of CROOKED STICK the Year.

“It’s the highest honor you can get in the PGA,” said Pancake, director of golf at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel. “It’s the highest recognition I’ve ever received. While it’s an individual award, it feels Pancake like a team award. There is no way I could have been selected without all the help I’ve had along the way through the various golf assistants I’ve had and staff members, the great clubs I’ve worked at. This award happened because of all of that, not because of me.”

Pancake will receive the award in November at the PGA’s annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich.

A Zionsville resident, Pancake, 60, began as head pro at Crooked Stick in 2004. He said Jim Ferriell was a great help for many years. Ferriell was the Crooked Stick’s golf professional from 1978 until Pancake started in 2004.

“He became our professional emeritus until his death in 2018,” Pancake said. “He helped me in my transition to the club and understanding the culture at Crooked Stick.

The award is mostly based on leadership and mentoring. It’s an all-encompassing award.

Being part of Crooked Stick has been such a blessing to me and my family. The Dyes were a huge influence on the club and on me.”

The late Pete Dye designed the course, and he and his late wife, Alice, lived by the course’s 18th hole.

There are 41 section award winners of Professional of the Year, with the national winner usually being chosen from the section winners.

“I had been a section winner a couple of times and been a finalist for the national award but had not won it,” Pancake said.

“This year, Patrick White, a former assistant of mine, was the Indiana Professional of the Year. He came to me and said, ‘I think you can win, Tony. Would you consider taking my place and sending in an application?’

I have to thank Patrick, who is director of golf at (Carmel’s) Woodland Country Club. It would never have happened without him.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior Ellie Kelleher led the Westfield High School girls basketball team in scoring this season, but that was only one facet of her contributions.

“She had some big games, scoring-wise,” Shamrocks coach Kelsey Steele said. “She does a lot of other stuff for us Kelleher as well. It’s not just the scoring, it’s the passing, it’s the deflections and the other ways to create offense for us (that) makes her special. Her ability to see the floor is really good and just makes others around her better.”

Kelleher averaged 13 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game for the Shamrocks, who finished with a 13-11 record. She averaged 11.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists as a sophomore.

“I feel I made the most improvement in my confidence and leadership capabilities,” Kelleher said. “Building my confidence and leadership allowed me to grow both as a

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The 5-foot-10 Kelleher can play the point guard position but often plays shooting guard or the wing spot.

“She’s really versatile for us all over the floor,” Steele said.

Steele said Kelleher’s clutch 3-point shooting improved.

“We knew she could shoot it a year ago, but she is stepping into her (3-point shot)

Ellie Kelleher led the Westfield High School girls basketball team in scoring this season.

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with confidence, which is what we needed,” Steele said. “When people guarded her with smaller guards, we looked to post her up.

Just being able to stretch the floor, some of the 3s she’s made this year have been pretty deep. (They’ve) been at big times when

we’ve needed them.”

Kelleher scored 31 points Jan. 19 on 12of-17 shooting, including six 3-pointers, in a 59-57 overtime loss at Brownsburg.

Kelleher will play for Indiana Wesleyan University next season.

“I’m looking to work on my consistency with shooting and scoring the ball with all different types of defenses and defenders,” she said. “I also need to get stronger transitioning from high school to college so I can contribute in as many ways as possible as well as becoming more mentally tough.”

Kelleher said she chose Indiana Wesleyan because of the culture that has been built there.

“They have established a winning program with great girls and coaches, and I knew that it was something I wanted to be a part of,” she said.

Kelleher’s love of basketball started at an early age.

“I started playing in kindergarten when it was coed, so I was always playing against the boys,” Kelleher said. “I also swam on my neighborhood and middle school swim teams, which built great endurance for basketball.”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Lucie Rice had to do a little homework before creating her contribution to NBA AllStar festivities: artwork BASKETBALL depicting 13 of Indiana’s iconic gyms.

Rice grew up in northern Kentucky and moved to Carmel three years ago from Nashville, Tenn.

“I read about each location and scoured the internet for photos of the interiors and exteriors of each space,” Rice said. “In the process, I learned so much about the rich history of Indiana’s love of basketball.”

During All-Star weekend, the piece will be displayed outside of Lucas Oil Stadium. NBA All-Star weekend kicks off Feb. 16, with the All-Star Game set for Feb. 18.

“My process was very different from the other artists participating, as I went with a cut paper collage application, while everyone else painted their pieces,” Rice said. “It was a major challenge but a fantastic experience overall.”

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Father-son duo continue family book-binding business into fourth generation

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com In 1905, Milo Faulkner established Faulkner’s Book Bindery, a small business that repairs and binds books. He would take a train across Indiana, tools in tow, and bind books at courthouses, state departments and the like, on-site.

More than 100 years later, Faulkner’s Book Bindery welcomed a fourth-generation to the family business in Carmel resident Conner Faulkner, who has been involved for four years. Together with his dad, Chris Faulkner, a book binder for more than three decades, they travel throughout the Chris state and provide book bindery services to more than 50 Indiana counties.

Chris Faulkner learned the skill from his dad, Jim Faulkner, and taught his son.

Conner Faulkner, 28, typConner ically works in the southern Indiana counties, while Chris Faulkner, who lives in Tipton County, focuses on the northern ones. The company has expanded to take clients in bordering counties in Illinois and Ohio.

“My great-great grandfather carried that tradition on and then taught his son, my dad’s dad, and then my dad and his brother both learned from my grandfather,” Conner Faulkner said, “Growing up, I was homeschooled, and so I went with my dad to work very frequently. I learned the ropes from my dad and the opportunity presented itself after college.”

As one of five children, Conner Faulkner attributes his interest and desire to continuing the family business to being the most like his dad, in looks and personality.

The two share a love for history, have a creative side and enjoy working with their hands.

“The opportunity just opened up after college that I could apprentice with my dad and so I jumped at the chance to follow in my dad’s footsteps,” Conner Faulkner said.

Chris Faulkner said it was a “natural progression” when he joined the family

Conner Faulkner repairs a book. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Sander)

Conner Faulkner prepares to repair old books as part of his work with Faulkner Book Bindery. (Photo courtesy of Conner Faulkner)

business.

“I’d seen a lot of different cities and some of the things that were out there,” Chris Faulkner said. “I wanted to go to a familiar location and the business was there for me, ready to come back and put my work ethic into it and expand it.”

Even in a changing digital landscape, Chris Faulkner — who played two seasons in the NFL before joining the family business — believes book binding services will continue to fill a need for years to come.

“I believe with Conner, we’ll do fine,” Chris Faulkner said. “(He will) possibly even pass it on to one of his children. It’s been a great business because I’ve had so much flexibility as a husband and father.”

Even though the business is more than 100 years old, book bindery practices and tools haven’t changed much through the decades. A big difference is that Conner and Chris Faulkner drive across the state in their own vehicles instead of hitching a ride on the train.

“We do all the work by hand and carry all of our equipment with us. We travel to the county and work on the books in the courthouse,” Conner Faulkner said. “This is nice for the officeholders because they don’t have to send out the books for months on

end. It saves the county money on the back end, the books never leave the courthouse.

We bring our tools with us. We find a basement or small room that we can set up a table.”

The Faulkners primarily work for county recorders, auditors, treasurers, surveyors and clerks. Another chunk of their business covers health departments, binding birth and death records.

“No book is too big or too small,” Conner Faulkner said.

The Faulkners bind books using animal hide glue, which is a flexible and durable substance that was used to bind books in the early 1800s.

“We like to use the same materials, Irish linen thread,” Conner Faulkner said. “We think that that’s better for the books, not only structurally, but it’s also better for the books historically to use similar or even the same materials that the books were made with. Everything’s done pretty much by hand, and that’s how it’s always been.”

Looking ahead, Conner Faulkner hopes to continue in this line of work and make a career out of it, just like the Faulkner men ahead of him did.

“My dad is a big role model for me, and so it’s not a surprise to me that I ended up in

his line of work,” he said. “He’s been doing it for 35 years, and my great grandpa did it until he could no longer walk up the courthouse steps. Then he finally retired. It’s a job that my dad doesn’t see himself retiring from anytime soon, and he’s 64. So I definitely see it as an occupation for life.”

ON THE COVER: Carmel resident Conner Faulkner, right, and his father, Chris Faulkner, with their book bindery tools spread on a table as they prepare to get to work in Clinton County. (Photo courtesy of Conner Faulkner)

LEARNING THE SKILLS Conner Faulkner earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Liberty University and worked at a barbeque restaurant his mom owns after graduating.

A few years later, he apprenticed with his dad to officially learn how to bind books and join the family business.

He said a unique aspect to working for a book bindery business is having no true office, as he works wherever the books are.

“We just have our equipment with us in our car,” he said. “A large part of our job is driving and traveling to the counties.”

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that are used to manage abnormal heart functions and rhythms.

“This grant will allow us to study heart Curing or abating a disease has long injury as well as rhythm disturbance impact been a main goal of doctors and scientists in preclinical models of sickle cell disease,” around the world he said. “The study funds a disease SICKLE CELL to help mankind. that is underrecognized and underDr. Ankit A. represented and supports a broader Desai is one who has been up to the goal at closing health care gaps.” challenge.

Desai will work on the research The Carmel resident is one of the with Dr. Bum-Rak Choi, associate driving forces behind a recently professor of medicine at Rhode Isawarded $3 million grant from the land Hospital and Brown University.

Desai U.S. Department of Defense to evalThey will study data related to the uate the use of beta blockers in the treatdevelopment of fatal arrhythmias or an irment of sickle cell disease. regular heartbeat in sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder Desai, who has practiced for more than 15 that affects red blood cell shape. They years, is an associate professor at the Kranbecome C-shaped, or curved like a sickle, nert Cardiovascular Research Center at the instead of round. The curved cells can die Indiana University School of Medicine. He early or get stuck and block small blood is not only a physician, but also a scientist vessels, preventing blood from flowing norinvolved in research. mally, which can lead to pain, organ damage He maintains his practice as a cardioloand in some cases, death. gist but does his research at Krannert.

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By Jennifer A. Haire news@currentincarmel.com Women from across Indiana can enjoy a girls night out with dinner, dancing, activities and games, all while FUNDRAISER wearing pajamas. The Indiana Women in Need Foundation is hosting its 17th Annual Pink Pajama Party Feb. 23 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North hotel in Carmel to raise funds for breast cancer patients. Sleepovers are optional, and the Renaissance will offer discounted rates for those wishing to stay the night.

IWIN’s mission incorporates a “neighbor next door” philosophy. To support Hoosier breast cancer patients, IWIN grants up to $400 per patient to help offset indirect costs related to treatment for breast cancer. It includes everyday expenses and support services such as housekeeping, child or elder care, transportation, lawn care, doctor-recommended massage therapy sessions, exercise classes, as well as gift cards for items such as gas, meals and groceries.

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one in need.

“One of the things I appreciate about IWIN is that they are focusing on something that other organizations aren’t,” said Annette Roy, two-time breast cancer survivor, past IWIN recipient and IWIN public relations and marketing volunteer. “Those are the intangible costs that affect cancer patients, and they’re hard to measure.”

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The second Boss Ladies Gala is set for 6 “We are grateful to Victoria and are excited p.m. March 15 at 502 East Event Center in to be part of such an extraordinary gatherCarmel. ing to support the work we do.”

FUNDRAISER The event, Inspired by the multiple hats which celwomen wear, Odekomaya wanted ebrates and empowers global to acknowledge the many contribuwomen entrepreneurs, is organized tions and all the things that women by personal brand photographer do. The inaugural Boss Ladies Gala Victoria Odekomaya. A portion of was held in 2022 in downtown Indithe proceeds from the event will anapolis at Iron and Ember. For this Odekomaya benefit Pink Ribbon Connection, a second event, Odekomaya chose the nonprofit that offers essential resources to 502 East Event Centre in Carmel because it breast cancer survivors throughout Indiana. fit the practical needs for the event both in The goal is to raise $10,000 to support the interior space and ample parking. organization.

Gala ticket purchases include a $100 “We wanted (the beneficiary) to be an orphoto credit for a session with Odekomaya, ganization that is near and dear to women,” who specializes in personal brand photograOdekomaya said. phy and videography.

In 2023, Odekomaya, a Greenfield resi“Sometimes sharing your story inspires dent, donated proceeds from her photosomeone to take a chance on themselves,” shoots to PRC. she said.

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eye contact, always say hello and introduce yourself,” Elston said. “You build trust. Once I started to really adapt to the banking Former Indiana University basketball world, I just kind of fell in love with it.” player Derek Elston figured a coaching caElston played for the Hoosiers from 2009reer might be in his 13 and then played professionally in FINANCE future.

Malta, Portugal and England from After playing 2013-15. professionally overseas, Elston re“I always said I was going to play turned to IU in October 2015 as the basketball professionally as long director of player development, first as I could until the wheels fell off,” working for his former head coach Elston said. “That happened sooner Tom Crean and then under former rather than later.”

Elston coach Archie Miller for two years.

The 6-foot-9 Elston, who was an “I never thought I’d be in banking,” Elston Indiana All-Star from Tipton High School, avsaid. “(Former teammate) Victor Oladipo held eraged 4.3 points in 115 games for the Hooa pro camp at IU, and I was a coach and we siers. As a junior, he shot 55.2 percent from got to draft some donors and people that 3-point range for the Hoosiers, who reached came in. I drafted the president and CEO of the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

United Fidelity Bank and he said, ‘I have an “Everyone remembers the wins (at IU), but opportunity for you if you ever want to get for me it was just the relationships,” Elston into something outside of basketball.’ It was said. “Those memories will last forever.” different, but I thought I’d give it a shot. My As an IU coaching staff member, relationwife and I wanted something outside of ships were important as well.

Bloomington. We wanted to start a family.”

“As a former player, I was able to relate to After four years as community developthem on a ton of different levels,” he said. ment officer for UFB in Carmel, the Zionsville Now, he wants to assist his clients at resident joined Merchants Bank in Carmel Merchants. as a treasury management sales officer in “I want nothing more than to make peolate 2023. ple’s futures bright,” Elston said. “We’re a Elston said people skills are essential in national brand, so I’m able to get outside the banking. border of Indiana and really make an impact.”

“The one thing I always took from Crean Elston and his wife, Caroline, have two is you always shake hands, always make children, Parker, 2, and Emmy, four months.

Centier Bank hires new SVP, CMO — Brian O’Meara recently joined Centier Bank as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. O’Meara was most recently Old National Bank’s chief digital banking officer. Throughout his nearly 30-year career, he has demonstrated expertise in various aspects of digital banking and marketing and brings a highly diversified skill set to his new role, according to Centier Bank. He will lead Centier’s marketing strategy as the bank invests in new branches, technology and growing its presence throughout Indiana’s communities.

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As the saying goes, everyone has a mother who loves them, even the bad guys. In 2021, 15-year-old Ethan Crumble ESSAY walked into his suburban high school in Michigan and slaughtered four of his classmates and severely injured seven more. Ultimately pleading guilty to charges of terrorism and murder, he is serving life in prison without the opportunity for parole. Last week, his mother, Jennifer, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and will be sentenced April 9, facing up to 60 years in prison. Dad’s trial is next.

The proceeding revolved around whether a mother is criminally responsible for the actions of her child and the harm that they cause others. Mom’s commitment to her extramarital affair and her preoccupation with horses were central elements. Evidence was presented that Mom bought a weapon for her son as a Christmas present and should have known that he had mental health issues, citing text messages from the boy

to her about “demons” in their family home.

Regardless, Mom held that he was just “fooling around,” they were a normal family, and she considered herself to be a “helicopter” parent, highly engaged in her son’s friend group and grades. The jury didn’t buy it.

What is the cost to the mother for the sins of her son? What are the limits of what a parent must know and understand about mental health and its potential downstream consequences? Does extramarital activity that generates anger in a child become the responsibility of the adults involved, too?

Does Mom’s lover deserve a trial? Is a car, baseball bat or Swiss Army knife an appropriate gift for anyone who lives under our roof? Is it time to jail parents with their errant kids and put the siblings in foster care?

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The gray, the cold, the abysmal performance of the Louisville men’s basketHUMOR ball team. And this year, I’ve decided to add anxiety into the mix by piling on a poo-ton of extra stuff in my life. Take a grad class, they said. DIY renovate two bathrooms. Don’t forget your daily PT! That elbow and foot aren’t going to heal themselves, little darlin’! (cue sardonic glee).

Seriously. What the what? Every morning, I wake up having slept horribly (I’m still on the weighted-blanket wagon, friends, and it continues to go poorly) and stressing about the length of my to-do list: Teach all day, start that paper, spackle the dry wall, act like you don’t want to murder every single member of your family, buy milk. It’s truly exhausting. And though I take supplemental vitamin D, the lack of sunshine is definitely not helping, particularly because I’m also dealing with the ever-present yet unpredictable effects of perimenopause. I am quite literally a walking hot(flash) mess.

So, what to do? I am focusing hard on self-care. Trying to be social at work, to prioritize sleep and to move the body in some

“Though I take supplemental vitamin D, the lack of sunshine is definitely not helping, particularly because I’m also dealing with the everpresent yet unpredictable effects of perimenopause. I am quite literally a walking hot(flash) mess.”

– DANIELLE WILSON capacity other than getting off the couch to use the bathroom in between episodes of “Madame Secretary” (she recently headed off a nuclear war with Russia! Girl power!)

I’m making peace with saying “no” and with doing the best I can, even when I know that under different circumstances, I could do better. I don’t love it, but I just need to make it through this month.

Stupid February. How I hate thee!

Peace out.

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

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Stupid is as stupid does Commentary by Dick Wolfsie After I finished a game of pickleball the other day, a woman approached me and asked if she could give me a HUMOR hug. “What’s that for?” I asked.

“I read your column every week and I think you are the most self-deprecating guy in the world.”

“Thanks,” I said, assuming it was a compliment. She went on to say — and rightly so — that the best humor is when you make fun of yourself. Of course, I also skewer my wife, but most of the barbs I write are directed at me.

My ability to self-deprecate would soon be put to the ultimate test.

The other night, I was trying to learn how to download podcasts to listen to while out jogging. My sister had already spent about 20 minutes on the phone the previous week explaining the process, but I had forgotten everything she told me. I had no clue how to do it.

Linda’s son, Barry, is a computer whiz, so I assumed some of his savvy had rubbed off on her. Of course, the rubbing should go in the other direction: Your kids don’t rub off on you, you are supposed to rub off on them. In any case, compared to her son, Linda was out of her league when it came to computers.

Nevertheless, she proceeded to explain everything to me again. She suggested I take notes this time, so I wouldn’t pester her a third time during her California vacation with the family.

I finally got it.

“Thanks, Linda,” I said, and I shut off the phone. Or so I thought. And my sister made the identical mistake. I could still hear her talking to her son.

“How’s Uncle Dick?” Barry asked.

“He’s fine. But let me tell you something, if you ever want to stop feeling stupid, talk to someone stupider.”

Yes, that’s really what she said. My own

“The other night, I was trying to learn how to download podcasts to listen to while out jogging. My sister had already spent about 20 minutes on the phone the previous week explaining the process, but I had forgotten everything she told me. I had no clue how to do it.”

– DICK WOLFSIE flesh and blood! I wasn’t going to take this lying down. But I did. I fell on the floor laughing. I understood exactly what she meant — and I knew this had potential for a column. I remembered what that woman said to me at the pickleball courts about self-deprecation.

How would I respond to this moment? I called Linda back and told her I heard everything she said to Barry. Linda laughed hysterically. I guess that was her way of apologizing.

After we hung up, I realized I wasn’t finished milking this situation, so I sent her this text: “Linda, like you, I would like to feel smarter by talking to someone dumber than me. The problem is that right now I can’t think of anyone I could call.”

Be warned, dear reader: If you ever see my name on your caller ID, consider why I might be trying to reach you.

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

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Kelleen Strutz loves a Gershwin tune.

So, naturally, the Carmel resident is delighted to be the piano CONCERT soloist for the Indiana Wind Symphony’s tribute to the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I’ve had the honor of performing a variety of classical concerts with the Indiana Wind Symphony at the Palladium over the last 10 years, including the ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’” Strutz said. “It’s one of my favorites to perform because it melds together both my classical and jazz backgrounds. And the reason the piece was so significant 100 years ago was because of its ability to take a classical form and interweave jazz elements throughout.

“The fact that it’s still relevant and popular today is a testimony to its versatility and its importance in the history of American music.”

Strutz said she enjoys sharing her love of Gershwin and jazz classics with her 7-year-old son, Ethan.

Strutz is pleased to perform with the IWS in music director and founder Charles Conrad’s final season as music director.

The Carmel resident will retire after the 2023-24 season.

“It’s been great fun working with Charlie over the years and he will be greatly missed,” Strutz said. “His vision and dedication for the IWS has created an important musical entity in the Carmel community and his legacy will carry on.”

Conrad said “Rhapsody in Blue” is one of his favorites, too.

“It was originally written as a piano solo with orchestra, but it’s one that transcribes with concert bands almost seamlessly,” Conrad said.

The concert will start with Gershwin’s “Strike Up the Band.” Conrad said the second number is a jazzy piece Gershwin

‘BEAUTIFUL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” through March 30 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET The Dave Matthews Tribute Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, while “Anthony Nunziata sings Romantic Classics for Valentine’s” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-17 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘ROMEO & JULIET’ Civic Theatre’s production of “Romeo & Juliet” runs through Feb. 24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘ROUTE 66’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Route 66” runs through Feb. 18 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage. org.

CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s production of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” runs through Feb. 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

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Kelleen Strutz is the piano soloist for the Indiana Wind Symphony’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue.” (Photo courtesy of Kelleen Strutz)

wrote in the 1930s called “Walkin’ the Dog,” followed by “Swanee,” also by Gershwin.

Next on the set list is a John Philip Sousa march called “The Black Horse Troop,” which also premiered in 1924. Sousa attended “An Experiment in Modern Music,” which was the premiere of “Rhapsody in Blue,” in February 1924.

The last piece of the first set is Donald Grantham’s “Fantasy Variations of Prelude No. 2,” based on Gershwin’s “Prelude No. 2.” Strutz will perform on that piece.

Selections from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” opera begins the second half of the concert, along with a world premiere

performance of a new piece called “The Wave Returns to the Ocean” by composer Charles D. Norris, who lives in North Carolina.

Conrad said Norris will attend the premiere and work with the symphony before the concert.

The concert concludes with “Rhapsody in Blue.”

A guest conductor, Grace Ishikawa, will join IWS on a couple of pieces. Ishikawa is the band director for Chapel Hill 7th/8th Grade Center in Wayne Township in Indianapolis.

For more, visit ndianawindsymphony.org.

The Indianapolis Youth Orchestra’ Symphony, Philharmonic and Concert orchestras will perform its midwinter concert at 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘THE WILD WILD WEST’ Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Wild Wild West” through Feb. 25 at The Florence Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel.

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘LOST IN YONKERS’ Main Street Productions will present “Lost in Yonkers” through Feb. 18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

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The Carmel High School the cast and crew of “A Monster Calls”: Front, from left, Lauren Baehl, Oleksandr Marmuta, Gavin Stewart, Will Swigart, Sophia Malerbi, Juliet Malherbe and Eden Hammond; middle, from left, Jadon Hegnauer, Allison Miller, Jordy Beach, Sam Tiek, Ella Glowacki, Katelyn Kennedy, Gabbi Bradley, Bailey Oehler, Luke Boyce and Dede Nwafo; Back, from left, Emily Kennedy, Paige Miller, Norah Whitesitt, Jessica Xie, Aleni Fingerhut, Alivia Conz, Theo Hunt, Jack Kennedy and Maggie Cassidy. (Photo courtesy of Carmel High School Theatre Department)

CHS theater group earns honors editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel High School Theatre Department recently attended the Indiana State Thespian Conference.

ACHIEVEMENT Students participated in workshops, auditioned for college scholarships and participated in a play competition at Indiana Wesleyan University. The schools’ 45-minute productions were evaluated and ranked by a panel of judges. The CHS production of “A Monster Calls” was one of 12 finalists that advanced to state from regional competitions.

Of the 12 groups, Carmel placed first overall in the play competition and received the “Best Ensemble” superlative. The site host recognized the technical theater students for their dedication and craft. Students were also awarded for outstanding individual performances and projects. Various colleges offered more than $226,000 in scholarships to CHS seniors.

“I’m so incredibly proud of all the students’ hard work,” stated CHS theater teacher Maggie Cassidy, who directed the play. “We brought a beautiful show and the judges agreed.”

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‘ROUTE 66’ PASSES THROUGH STUDIO THEATER Commentary by Jennifer A. Haire The musical “Route 66,” which runs through Feb. 18 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, takes the audience on a lively 90-minute, nonstop road trip from Illinois to California.

An intimate three-person band and all-male cast of four keep the audience engaged and laughing throughout the performance. Creative costuming adds humor.

Inventive and often rolling blocking puts the audience on the highway with our travelers as they fall in love with billboards and diner waitresses, take bus rides, race fast cars and encounter interesting locals as they pass through cities. The show marks co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana Cynthia Collins’ ATI main stage directorial debut.

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Phillips said since “Blue Chips” The 14-film festival, which is was filmed in Indiana, it will be a George set for Feb.16-18 at Living Room great one to feature.

Theaters in Indianapolis, will be a mix of Los Angeles Clippers player Paul George, world premiere titles, recent festival circuit a former Indiana Pacer, will be there to disfavorites and iconic films. This will be the cuss “Amongst the Trees.” George is serving first-ever film festival exclusively focused as executive producer of the documentary, on basketball, launched in celebration of which is the first project from George’s proSLAM magazine’s 30th anniversary in 2024. duction company.

RTG stands for Respect the Game, which The 2017 documentary, “Perfect in ’76,” is was SLAM’s tagline. about Indiana University’s unbeaten basket“The plan is to partner with different film ball season under coach Bob Knight. festivals every year over All-Star weekend,” The 2010 documentary, “Winning Time: said Aron Phillips, artistic director of the Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks,” festival and CEO of RTG Features. “This has focuses on the Pacers star’s memorable been a brainchild of mine for a decade.” matchups against the Knicks.

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Quiet inspires Carmel artist Commentary by Randy Sorrell After a tasty lunch date with my mom at Joe’s Butcher Shop, we decided to take a stroll down Main Street to “get COLUMN our creative on” and wandered into Art On Main in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The proprietors showcase a lot of talent there, including Carmel resident Margot Brown, a self-described late bloomer.

At 86 years young, Brown’s noteworthy fantasy is to become a world-renowned artist, which could be launched at her Art On Main’s March art show. Stop by and get an intimate look at her calming, ethereal/ intuitive impressionist-style watercolors and pastels. I love them! She predominantly paints landscapes inspired by the hundreds of thousands of miles traveled in her airline career while admiring the magnificent cloud formations and incredible atmospheric conditions and grounds below.

She quiets herself to boost creativity.

Think about your latest “ah-ha” moment. Likely, you were quietly hanging out at a beach, hiking a trail or intentionally bored on a Sunday afternoon. Your mind is still, phone out

Carmel resident Margot Brown’s watercolor artwork. (Photo courtesy of Margot Brown)

of sight, shoulders relaxed. Problems hanging off in a distance and … ah-ah! The creative idea and solution simply appear. Inspiration.

As Brown proves, it’s never too late to “get your creative on!” Let me know what your creative outlet and passion is at rsorrellart@ gmail.com and let’s help others find their “ahha!” For more from Brown, email brocheva@ aol.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket Number: PZ-2024-00017 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting on the 26th day of February, 2024 at 5:15 PM in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, 2nd floor, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Allow a side property line variance of fence height from 6’ to 8’ between house and street.

With the property being known as 30 Twinshore Ct., Carmel, IN 46033. The application is identified as Docket Number: PZ-2024-00017 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number 16-14-06-0207-017.000 Acreage .00 Section 6, Township 17, Range 4 WOODLAND SPRINGS Section 2 Lot 30 The petition may be examined by 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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING OFFICER DOCKET No. PZ-2024-00019V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26th day of February, 2024 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: Increase the maximum allowable coverage percentage from 35% to 42% in order to accommodate a pool cabana.

With the property being known as 3184 Smokey Ridge Lane, Carmel, IN 46033.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00019V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 3184 Smokey Ridge Lane (Smokey Ridge Subdivision, Lot 97). Parcel #: 1610-19-00-05-015.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents-Laserfiche.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Spring Mill Run Culvert Replacement (Project #22-SW-01) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 10:00 a.m. EST on March 6, 2024 and, commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana.

The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – Spring Mill Run Culvert Replacement (Project #22-SW-01) A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: This project consists of replacing the existing dual corrugated metal pipe arches (CMPA) with a single reinforced box culvert with wingwalls and riprap for scour protection at the inlet and outlet of the structure.

Improvements include 66 ft. of incidental roadway reconstruction with drive and sidewalk replacement.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com).

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The Merneptah Stele inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A visit to the Egyptian Museum Commentary by Don Knebel In our continuing tour of Egypt, we visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, usually called the Egyptian Museum, TRAVEL among the most iconic and perhaps most criticized museums in the world.

The Egyptian Museum was founded in 1858 in a former warehouse along the Nile River near Cairo. After that and a later location proved unsatisfactory, the museum moved to a new neoclassical-style building in downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square. It was the first museum in the Middle East devoted to a single purpose and was, until recently, the largest museum in Africa.

The collection eventually reached about 120,000 items, only some of which could be displayed.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2024-0003 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26th day of February, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon Development Standards Variance application to: Approve the construction of a 16’ x 22’ free-standing, open-air pavilion on my property at 1717 W. 136th St. Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-0003 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel No. 17-09-28-00-00013.000 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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Today, the museum is most famous for items on the second floor, recovered from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922 (most of which cannot be photographed), including his golden burial mask. The first floor includes imposing statues of important pharaohs, including Akhenaten, who temporarily established monotheism in the 14th century B.C., and was probably the father of Tutankhamen. One of the most important first-floor items is the Narmer Palette, created from dark gray siltstone in about 3100 B.C. to celebrate the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The Merneptah Stele, a 10-foot-high victory monument from the late 13th century B.C., contains the earliest known nonbiblical reference to Israel.

The first floor also includes a number of important painted statues, including one from about 2500 B.C. showing a cross-legged scribe preparing to write.

Long criticized for its crowded displays and sometimes incoherent organization, much of the Egyptian Museum’s collection, including at least most of Tutankhamen’s artifacts, will be transferred to the much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids of Giza. But most people expect the Egyptian Museum, beloved by many despite its flaws, to remain open, perhaps displaying only smaller items in a more organized fashion.

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

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