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GOP governor candidates take to the debate stage

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Six candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor espoused strong conservative values during a March 11 debate at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

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The primary election is May 7, with early in-person voting starting April 9.

An audience of more than 500 listened to about 90 minutes of questions and answers with candidates Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour.

The first question from moderator Ann Marie Shambaugh, managing editor of Current in Carmel, focused on citizen-led ballot initiatives, which are not allowed in the Indiana Constitution.

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“In some states, ballot initiatives or referendums allow citizens to create law by direct vote, such as Ohio, where last year voters legalized recreational marijuana and ensured access to abortion,” Shambaugh said. “What is your position on citizen ballot initiatives, and if elected governor, would you support introducing them in Indiana? If not, why do you believe citizens should not have direct oversight on such issues?”

For the most part, the candidates agreed that the existing system is best for Indiana. Hill said ballot initiatives work in other states, but not Indiana. He said initiatives tend to be led by emotions, rather than rational debate and he doesn’t support provisions for citizen initiatives.

Crouch, who is the lieutenant governor in Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration, said elected representatives make the decisions in Indiana and she supports that process. However, she said, if the General Assembly approved a ballot initiative bill and it came to her as governor to sign, she would support it.

Braun, Chambers and Doden said they, too, would consider approving an initiative bill passed by the Legislature.

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However, Braun — who is completing his first term as a U.S. senator — said he would be concerned about outside money influencing the vote for ballot initiatives; Chambers stressed the need for a governor to get to know the state’s “customers” — the citizens; and Doden said he prefers Indiana’s representative form of government.

Reitenour, a political newcomer who said that God called her to run for governor, said that when government operates the

way it should, there’s no need for citizen initiatives, but when there’s government overreach, she could see where it could be necessary.

Another question focused on improving education. Crouch said she wants to create a “cradle-to-career” program that focuses on the basics and provides career training opportunities.

“Increasingly, we need to be sure that our schools are teaching our children how to think not what to think,” she said, “We need to protect our most precious resource, which is our children, from indoctrination and manipulation.”

Braun said public education makes up half the state’s budget, and if the state isn’t getting that right, something isn’t working the way it should. He also touted getting back to the basics and providing training in the trades.

Chambers, who founded an Indianapolis-based real estate firm, said nothing is more important to the future than education.

“We have too much money going into administration, too much money going into buildings and not enough money going into teacher salaries,” he said, adding that he has a plan to modernize the state’s education system.

Doden, who led the state’s Economic Development Corp. under then-Gov Mike Pence, said the state has a constitutional and moral obligation to educate children. He touted vouchers, and said competition with private schools for state dollars will improve public schools. Doden also promoted his teacher-investment program to address

teacher shortages, especially in Indiana’s rural areas.

Reitenour has chosen Paige Miller of Carmel to be her Secretary of Education, and said their plan includes going back to core academics, bringing in representatives from the private sector to mentor kids, and requiring apprenticeships for all graduating seniors. She said that while she prayed, she heard “education” in her heart.

“Why? Because that is where the enemy is aiming,” she said. “He’s aiming for our children.”

Hill, a former Indiana attorney general who served from 2017 to 2021, said the Holcomb administration, which he noted includes Crouch, shut down schools during the Covid-19 pandemic. He blamed that for poor test scores now. Along with the other candidates, he said he wants the schools to get back to basics, adding that he would streamline the state Department of Education.

The candidates also discussed state laws that preempt local ordinances — such as a recent bill that rolled back some municipal regulations around commercial dog breeding. They all said they preferred local control and bottom-up government, rather than top-down, although there was some spirited disagreement over the need for LEAP — a state economic development project in Boone County — with Chambers vigorously defending it.

The candidates also all supported a recent bill that limits a governor’s emergency powers.

To watch the entire 90-minute debate, visit youarecurrentcom/2024republicandebate.

From left, Eric Doden, Brad Chambers, Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Susan Crouch, Curtis Hill, and Jamie Reitenour participate in the first gubernatorial debate ahead of the 2024 primary election. (Photo by Adam Seif)

Former mayor endorses Chinthala

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Former Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has endorsed Raju Chinthala in the Republican primary race for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.

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Chinthala, a Carmel resident and businessman, is facing eight opponents in the May 7 Republican primary.

“Raju has worked hard for the people of Central Indiana, bringing good jobs to Indiana. He cares about people, and he cares about the issues that are important to me,” Brainard stated. “That’s why I’m voting for Raju Chinthala for Congress, and I hope that you do, too.”

Brainard retired from public office at the end of 2023 after serving as mayor for 28 years. During that time, he appointed Chinthala to the Carmel Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations, and they worked together on other initiatives.

“I am honored to be endorsed by Mayor Brainard and thank him for his support,” Chinthala stated. “Mayor Brainard led Carmel through vibrant economic development, with a focus on the needs of the people and a long-term vision for success. These are attributes that I plan to take to Washington, D.C., on behalf of all the citizens in the 5th District.”

The 5th District seat is held by Noblesville Republican Victoria Spartz, who is running for reelection.

An endorsement video can be viewed at RajuForCongress.com.

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Corridor earns national award — The City of Carmel has received a National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards competition for the Range Line Road Corridor Project. The award honors projects demonstrating exceptional engineering excellence at the national level. Completed at the end of 2023, the city partnered on the project with American Structurepoint, Inc., which provided program management services for the design and construction of the corridor and design and engineering services for roundabouts, streetscape design and landscape architecture. Carmel City Engineer Jeremy Kashman will attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 15 to accept the award on the city’s behalf.

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Developers unveil revised plan for Gramercy, Carmel Marketplace

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Buckingham Development held a public neighborhood outreach meeting March 11 to discuss a revised plan for the proposed Gramercy and Marketplace redevelopment project that adds green space, additional for-sale units and senior housing and reduces density. Developers initially presented plans for the project to the Carmel City Council — and requested city issuance of $76 million in developer-backed bonds — in November 2023 but the matter was tabled so that the incoming mayor and several new city councilors could review the plans after taking office Jan. 1. In January, the project was withdrawn from consideration so developers could gather additional feedback from neighbors and city officials.

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The project is planned between Carmel Drive and 126th Street primarily west of the existing Gramercy Apartments. The Marketplace area at the south end of the project is proposed at the home of the 502 East Event Centre and adjacent businesses.

At the March 11 meeting, Eric Dirks, senior vice president of development for Buckingham Properties, presented the updated plan, which includes approximately 1,000 dwellings. The Gramercy portion of the project is set to include renovations to 64 existing apartment units and demolition of 64 units “to make way for a better flowing land plan,” Dirks said.

The proposal includes 63 new for-sale townhomes, 342 new apartments and two

dedicated open spaces. It also includes 24 for-sale condos above 8,000 square feet of retail space and a 71-car parking garage. A later phase is set to include 112 for-sale four-story townhomes with two-car garages.

The Carmel Marketplace portion of the project is set to add a multifamily mixeduse building near Carmel Drive.

“This is where we made substantive changes that happened from neighborhood and administrative council feedback,” Dirks said.

The number of units proposed in the Marketplace area were reduced to 265 apartments, with 104 units age-restricted to residents 55 and older, a 516-car parking garage, 20,000 square feet of retail and a public plaza.

The structure will provide “paseo walkways through the building to the public plaza that will be the same scale and size as Midtown Plaza,” Dirks said.

“This is a 10-year project. This will not happen all at once. It’s a suburban and urban mix — providing a combination of the best of both,” said Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.

Overall, the revised plan added 40 for-sale townhouses and reduced the apartments by 246 and parking garage spaces by 130 cars.

The new plan, which includes a request for the city to issue $53 million in developer-backed bonds, will be introduced before the city council at its March 18 meeting, set for 6 p.m. at Carmel City Hall. The council is not expected to vote on the project at that time but is likely to send it to committee for further review.

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Carmel Marketplace is proposed to include a public plaza similar in size to Midtown Plaza. (Rendering courtesy of Eric Dirks)

Priest sues local diocese for defamation, fraud

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A Catholic priest is suing the local diocese and church leaders for defamation and fraud, claiming they misled parishioners and the public about the nature of allegations of “inappropriate conduct with a minor” when publicly announcing his suspension in March 2022.

COURTS

The Rev. James DeOreo filed the lawsuit against the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and the Rev. Theodore Dudzinski, vicar general of the diocese, March 8 in Boone County. DeOreo, a priest at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, who previously served at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Zionsville, is seeking $10 million in damages.

“It is unfortunate that this litigation against the Diocese and Fr. Dudzinski is necessary,” stated Michael Einterz, DeOreo’s lawyer, in a press release. “Fr. DeOreo offered the Diocese an opportunity to work to restore his reputation while still retaining the option to pursue legal action if such steps were not forthcoming. The Diocese rejected that offer, which left Fr. DeOreo with no choice but to use the courts to restore his good name and reputation.”

A spokesperson for the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana declined to comment on pending litigation, instead requesting prayer for those affected.

The family that brought allegations of misconduct against DeOreo agreed to pay the priest an undisclosed amount in an out-of-court settlement after DeOreo filed a defamation lawsuit against them, according to the press release.

Read the full story at youarecurrent. com/?p=240729

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HCLA announces dean — Hamilton County Leadership Academy has selected Megan Wiles, a member of the Noblesville City Council, as the dean for the Class of 2025. The dean plays an integral role in creating the class culture and connectivity and provides meaningful insight and expertise throughout the HCLA class experience. Applications for the HCLA Class of 2025 are open until April 8. Learn more at HCLA.net.

The City of Carmel held a swearing-in ceremony for new Carmel Police Department Chief Drake Sterling March 12 at The Tarkington Theater. In addition to welcoming CPD’s new leader, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam presented newly retired CPD Chief Jim Barlow with the Range Line Pioneer award to thank him for his dedication to serving the city. (Above) From left, Judge Paul Felix administers the oath of office to CPD Chief Drake Sterling, who is accompanied by his daughter, Sadie; wife, Sarah; and son, Gunner. (Left) Mayor Sue Finkam presents the Range Line Pioneer award to retired CPD Chief Jim Barlow. (Photos by Adam Seif)

CCPR drops park impact fee lawsuit

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board voted March 12 to dismiss a lawsuit regarding the use of park impact fee credits it filed in December 2023 against the City of Carmel.

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The vote came in the first board meeting since the Carmel City Council approved a resolution that begins the process of changing how park impact fee credits are handled.

“Both the City of Carmel and Clay Township have been important partners contributing to the success of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, and this is an issue we are happy to move beyond,” CCPR Director Michael Klitzing stated. “Together we can now focus our attention on the future and how best to serve the park and recreation needs of Carmel residents.”

CCPR filed the lawsuit in response to Carmel’s Board of Public Works (under the previous mayoral administartion) granting a steeply rising number of park impact fee credits in recent years, which allowed $4,882 charged per new dwelling unit in the city to be used for Carmel Redevelopment Commission urban park projects rather than expansion of CCPR amenities.

The resolution approved by the council outlines a process that gives the city council more oversight over the use of park impact fees. It also requires CRC and CCPR officials to communicate about intended splits and uses of park impact fees throughout the redevelopment process.

The Carmel Plan Commission must approve the changes by updating the city’s unified development ordinance before sending it to the city council for final approval.

“I appreciate the resolution of this issue and would like to thank the Parks Board for taking this action,” Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam stated. “With this lawsuit behind us, we can focus our valuable resources on providing world-class parks and recreation amenities to residents and visitors for decades to come.”

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Hello, neighbor

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

Alexandra Hudson, author of the book, “The Soul of Civility,” returned to Carmel March 6 to continue the conversation about how we can nurture a culture of civility in our community. It was during the robust discussion session that we discovered a sad reality: Fewer and fewer of us know our neighbors.

As a city councilor, I can confirm that in many calls I receive about neighborhood problems, when I ask, “Have you talked to your neighbor about it?” The answer routinely is, “I don’t know my neighbor.”

And so, the Civility Corps left our second community event determined to meet our potential new friends.

Ms. Hudson encouraged us to make the effort to knock on our neighbors’ door, regardless of how uncomfortable and vulnerable the thought makes us. She acknowledged the very real possibility that people might not respond in the preferred way we might want them to, or, they might not necessarily even want to know us.

But, the good news is that research shows that people are much more receptive to bids of affection than we realize or assume. And, she argues, our democracy depends on it.

So, Carmel, start with a wave and get to know your neighbors.

Jeff Worrell is a Carmel City Council member and a civility proponent. To contact him, you may email jeff4civility@ gmail.com.

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Free CPR class — Valor Direct Primary Care, 131 N. Range Line Rd. in Carmel, will present a free CPR class at 1 p.m. March 23. Participants will learn about how to use AEDs and hands-on CPR training. Space is limited for the event, which is being held in conjunction with the Carmel Fire Department. Register by calling 317-751-4259.

Easter egg hunt — Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 1605 E. 106th St. in Carmel, will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. March 23. In addition to the hunt, the event will include music, a craft and a light brunch. The event is free, but participants are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to a local food pantry.

Donate used bikes April 13

By Ken Severson news@currentincarmel.com

The City of Carmel will conduct a bike donation drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square. Indianapolis-based Freewheelin’ Community Bikes will ensure the donations become part of its mission to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation for area residents.

“Freewheelin Community Bikes is a nonprofit that uses bicycles/bicycling to help inner city youth by getting them out riding as well as teaching bicycle related skills,” said Kevin Whited, City of Carmel’s transportation development coordinator. “We thought this would be a perfect fit for Bike Carmel to partner with this nonprofit to get them the supplies they need, save bicycles from being thrown away and getting more kids on bikes.”

Bicycles or other cycling-related items or components, like spare tires or tools, can be donated to aid youth along with almost any type of bicycle.

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The City of Carmel will host a bike donation event for Freewheelin’ Community Bikes April 13. (Photo

wheelin’ Bikes, said the donations are refurbished and either sold in the Freewheelin’ Bike Shop or given to Indianapolis-area students or neighbors in need of transportation. If a donation cannot be used, it will be recycled.

Clark said that at the last Carmel Donation Day in October 2022, Carmel residents donated 50 bikes. The goal this year is to collect at least 100 bikes.

Clark said that Freewheelin’ also has donation day events in Indianapolis, including designated collection days at its shop at 3355 Central Ave.

For more, visit freewheelinbikes.org.

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Economic development director named – Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has appointed Nick Weber as executive director of economic development for the City of Carmel. With experience in economic development investment for both the public and private sectors, Weber will serve on Finkam’s leadership team and lead the city’s growth strategy and economic development initiatives and projects. For the past 14 years, Weber has worked at Faegre Drinker advising public and private sector clients. He previously served as deputy mayor of economic and workforce development for the City of Indianapolis.

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International Citizen of the Year — Carmel resident Mario Rodriguez, executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, will receive the International Citizen of the Year award on Oct. 24 at a dinner and program at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The award, presented by The International Center since 1985, honors individuals whose work has achieved global impact and elevated Indiana on the world stage. Learn more at internationalcenter.org/ icy.

CFD accreditation — The Carmel Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program for a third time. The process

consists of industry best practices and standards and assists CFD in developing programs for continuous improvement. CFD is one of only 326 agencies to achieve accredited agency status globally and one of only four in Indiana. CFD was accredited by CFAI after initially being accredited in August 2013, then reaccredited in March 2019.

Mission Possible — The Assistance League of Indianapolis will present its Mission Possible fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. April 18 at Daniel’s Vineyard & Winery, 9061 N. 700 W. in McCordsville. The event will include a silent auction, raffle and more. Learn more about ALI and the event at ALIndy.org.

ZCHS senior wrestler caps special prep athletic career

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Zionsville Community High School senior wrestler Luke Penola had some special moments in his wrestling career.

“Luke is one of the best to ever wear a Zionsville singlet,” Eagles coach Doug Welch said. “He’s the fifth multiple-time state-place winner in the history of Zionsville wrestling.”

Penola, who finished his career with a 11323 record, had IHSAA state finals finishes of third in 2023 and seventh this year, both in the 190-pound weight class. He then capped it off by winning the Mental Attitude Award, given to a senior wrestler at the state finals.

“Luke’s exceptional leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to both athletics and the community make him truly deserving of this honor,” Penola said. “His commitment to excellence is inspirational, and we are incredibly proud to have him as part of our school.”

Penola was surprised when the Mental Attitude Award was announced.

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Favorite athlete: Zaire Franklin

Favorite movie: “The Dark Knight”

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite genre of music: Christian music

“Once we had got to the tournament and started wrestling, I forgot about the award, so when it was announced at the end, it definitely surprised me,” he said. “I didn’t have the finish I wanted for my wrestling on the mat, but that award was a very cool way to end my career.”

Penola added winning the Al Smith Invitational as another cool achievement.

“But I’d say a lot of the best times have been with my coaches and teammates in

practice, getting food together after a match, or at big tournaments like the Al Smith where we stay overnight,” Penola said.

Penola said a big improvement he has made, especially these last two years, has been with his mindset.

“Wrestling is obviously a very physical

sport, but the mental side is a huge part,” he said. “Working with my coaches, I’ve been able to wrestle much more confidently these past two years, trusting in my training and offseason work I’ve put in. When I’ve done that and focused just on wrestling hard, not on the result, I wrestled my best.”

Penola started wrestling at age 8 and began playing football at age 11. A three-year starter for the Eagles, he played inside and outside linebacker.

In the fall, he will play football at Hillsdale (Mich.) College, an NCAA Division II school.

“I prayed, talked to my family, talked to coaches and just felt that playing football was the best thing for me and would help me with my plans after college,” said Penola, who plans to major in math and minor in statistics. “I had a brother play at Hillsdale and have a sister (Lizzie) there right now, so I knew the school and program pretty well. I felt that it fit my values well, gave me a chance to compete at a high level in football and had great academics. Overall, I felt it was the best fit for me and gave me a chance to keep growing into who I want to be.”

His brother, Scotty, graduated from ZCHS in 2013 before playing at Hillsdale.

Zionsville Community High School senior Luke Penola wrestles against Evansville Mater Dei’s Caden Thacker. (Photo courtesy of Luke Penola)

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THE GIFT OF COMFORT

Scout donates more than 100 handmade blankets to hospital in memory of late brother

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

For Justin Lockner, determining his Eagle Scout project was simple. Making it happen was more challenging, but he had plenty of inspiration.

The Carmel High School junior and member of Troop 112 concluded his project Feb. 23 by donating more than 100 handmade blankets to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Last time the Lockner family was at the facility was exactly four years earlier, the day his youngest brother, Evan, died at age 7 after battling a rare form of brain cancer.

Justin was in third grade at the time and remembered how donated blankets added color and hope to his brother’s room during frequent stays in the hospital.

“It was something that really stood out to me, and I felt like I could make that happen,” Lockner said. “It kind of felt like I was doing Evan’s Eagle Scout project as well.”

Eagle is the highest rank in Scouts and is achieved by less than 10 percent of program participants. Part of the process involves completion of a project managed by the Scout, which for Justin included two rounds of planning, cost estimates, production, scheduling, fundraising, paperwork and more. Justin more than doubled his initial goal of donating 50 blankets and ended up giving leftover funds raised for the project to the hospital, too.

Justin’s mother, Kelly Lockner, said she is grateful for community support for the project.

“There are a lot of people who knew Evan’s story, and there are a lot of people who supported us for many years and still do,” Kelly said. “Evan still lives through his brothers every single day.”

Evan was diagnosed with cancer at 22 months old when doctors discovered fluid on his brain and a tumor the size of a plum near his brainstem. He underwent multiple surgeries and treatments before being declared in full remission. After four years with no evidence of disease, the cancer returned.

Justin said he remembers Evan as a fun kid who loved “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” Scouting, lacrosse, tae kwon do and “Power Rangers.”

“We didn’t care that he had cancer — we just knew he was our brother,” Justin said.

Randy Lockner, Justin’s father, said he is proud of Justin completing his Eagle Scout project, a bittersweet experience for the family.

“Losing Evan was difficult, the most difficult thing any of us have had to deal with,” Randy said. “But (we got an) extra four years that we got with him that we didn’t think we were going to get, based upon the diagnosis early on and knowing the realities of that disease. It’s taken me a couple years, but I focus more on those good four years than those that we’ve lost.”

At the donation ceremony, Dot Hitchens, manager of support and volunteer services for PMCH, presented Justin with

a certificate and thanked him for the blankets.

“We were caring for you and your family, and (now) you are caring for other families,” Hitchens told Justin. “I think that says so much about you as a person and the gifts that you’ve given to the hospital.”

Justin said he is “extremely happy” with the results of his

Eagle Scout project.

“Overall, I achieved what I wanted to achieve,” he said.

‘A GREAT PROGRAM FOR THEM’

Scouting has been important to the Lockner family for a long time.

Brothers Justin, Nathan and Logan are all involved in the organization, as was their youngest sibling, Evan, before he died at age 7 of an inoperable brain tumor in 2020. Their father, Randy, has also been a participant, and credits the program with building leadership skills.

Evan became an honorary Eagle Scout, the highest rank, during a bridge ceremony held at the Lockner home.

Kelly Lockner, Randy’s wife and the boys’ mother, said being a Scout “spills into everything they do.”

“You can see the way all the boys have taken what they’ve learned in Scouts, and it’s threaded throughout school and other clubs,” she said. “It has really been a great program for them.”

As Justin prepares for college, his experience in Scouting has led him to explore an interest in student government or similar organizations.

“I think that Scouts has burned in my head that I have

an obligation to help others,” he said. “I personally feel like if I’m not helping others, then what am I doing?”

ON THE COVER: Justin Lockner, center, surrounded by his family and staff at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital during a Feb. 23 ceremony to donate more than 100 handmade blankets. (Photo by Shelly Gattlieb)

The four Lockner brothers, clockwise from left, Logan, Justin, Nathan and Evan, have all been involved in Scouting. (Photo courtesy of the Lockner family)

From left, Randy, Nathan, Logan and Kelly Lockner assist Justin Lockner in donating more than 100 blankets to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. (Photo by Shelly Gattlieb)

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Mom advocates to expand screenings

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Mindy Cameron didn’t find out her son, Christopher, had Duchenne muscular dystrophy until he was 2 years old, a devastating diagnosis that changed the trajectory of both of their lives.

DMD

The rare genetic disorder leads to progressive muscle degeneration, meaning as children with DMD grow, they slowly lose mobility and independence and experience cardiac and pulmonary deficits. There is no cure, but medical advances in recent years have increased the life expectancy for those with the condition.

Those treatments weren’t available when Christopher was born in 2001, but Cameron is working to ensure DMD is caught early by advocating to have it added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel for newborns.

“We know that early interventions help these kids,” said Cameron, a Carmel resident. “It’s important for families to know if they should start physical therapy, if there are activities their son should be avoiding, even as toddlers. (When they) burn through that muscle, it’s not coming back.”

In response to her son’s diagnosis, Cameron has committed much of her time and energy to advocating for people with DMD and other significant health challenges.

In January, Cameron testified virtually before the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Advisory Committee on Heritable Diseases in Newborns and Children in support of adding DMD to newborn screenings.

“Children born with DMD today have a different journey, and I believe they should be given all the tools we have to flourish and thrive in the face of this diabolical diag-

nosis,” Cameron told the committee.

In 2023, the ACHDNC voted to conduct an evidence-based review as part of a process to determine whether it would recommend adding DMD to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel for newborns, according to Elizabeth Senerchia, HRSA public affairs specialist. The review is expected to conclude within the year.

Although it’s too late for her own son to try many of the newer therapies, his journey is evidence of improvements in treating DMD. A 2020 graduate of Carmel High School, Christopher is a senior studying creative writing at Ball State University. He has fulltime assistance at school, is an excellent student and is “having the time of his life,” according to his mother.

Cameron said she doesn’t know what the future holds for Christopher, who is facing the advanced stages of DMD, but she is committed to doing what she can to create a brighter future for the next generation of those with the condition.

“He might be at the very end of his life — we don’t know — right as he’s hitting his stride,” she said. “If he had been treated earlier, even if it slowed disease progression by six years, he’d be better able to (be part of) all the wonderful things that happen in adult life.”

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Christopher Cameron, center, with his parents, Alex Cameron and Mindy Cameron. (Photo courtesy of Mindy Cameron)

Valor DPC now open

By Samantha Kupiainen samantha@youarecurrent.com

For more than 25 years, Dr. Phillip Burrer has been a family care physician in Colorado, Massachusetts and Indiana. He’s worked for hospital-owned practices, private practices and in small-town settings. Most recently, he ventured into direct primary care when he opened his own practice, Valor Direct Primary Care, Feb. 1 at 131 N. Range Line Rd. in Carmel.

PHYSICIAN

At Valor, patients pay monthly. In return, they can visit the practice as often as needed, even after hours or on weekends. Insurance is not involved.

“I’ve practiced several places, and I’ve been in several different types of employment, and I have decided there’s a better way of caring for people,” Burrer said. “I found the only way I could do that effectively was to do it with myself being the boss as opposed to working for a company or a hospital.”

In the direct primary care model, patients make periodic payments to a physician or practice directly in exchange for a predetermined set of services.

“What you get for that monthly cost is basically full access to the doctor any time, as many visits as you need,” Burrer said. “The idea is if you called us, pretty much we’d open the doors anytime you need us. We’re actually limiting how many patients we take care of just so we can take care of those patients the best.”

Benefits of direct primary care, according to Burrer, include same-day or next-day appointments, more personable visits and receiving care where patients are most comfortable, such as home visits, telehealth visits or even talking at a coffee shop if that’s what the patient wants.

The staff at Valor Direct Primary Care consists of Burrer and his wife, Cheri, a registered nurse. She adopted the role of practice manager, which is a combination of receptionist, nurse and medical assistant.

Learn more at valordpc.com.

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Family Leisure coming to Carmel

By Mark Ambrogi

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Family Leisure Chief Operating Officer

Noah Williams views Carmel as the perfect spot for its second Indiana location.

MERCHANTS’ SQUARE

The store is set to open in April at 2150 E. 116th St. in the Merchants’ Square shopping center.

“Carmel is a fast growing and thriving area, 116th (Street) and Keystone (Parkway) is easily accessible from I-465 and centrally located for the neighboring towns of Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and Zionsville,” said Williams, a Fishers resident. “We are also excited to have Harvest Market as our new neighbor. With the draw that both of our companies have, we think it should make a great addition to Merchants’ Square and hopefully add foot traffic and lift the commerce of the shopping center.”

At approximately 10,000 square feet, the store will be the first smaller-scale Family Leisure. Most Family Leisure stores are between 20,000 and 60,000 square feet.

“Traditionally, we have always been of

A digital rendering of the Family Leisure showroom coming to Merchants’ Square. (Image courtesy of Family Leisure)

the belief that we don’t like to dabble in anything,” Williams said. “If we are going to be in a category, we like to go all in and show every model, every possible option and price point. For this location, we took a different approach and hand-selected only what we know is popular and trending in these areas, from our top brands and essentially did the shopping for our clients ahead of time.”

In addition, Williams said a fully operational fiberglass in-ground pool on display to showcase the new rapidly growing category. The store will also have a sampling of game room offerings, such as pool tables, arcades and massage chairs.

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Newfields exhibit celebrates Dali’s work and life

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Surrealism has taken over the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, with a new multisensory, immersive exhibit celebrating all things Dali, including four paintings that have been in storage for decades.

MUSIC

The LUME Indianapolis featuring “Dali Alive” opened in early March and runs through spring 2025. The exhibit’s floorto-ceiling projectors with moving images from Salvador Dali’s life and artwork, accompanied by music and a piped-in scent, provide an all-encompassing experience for people walking through the main 30,000-square-foot space.

Jonathan Berger, vice president of marketing and external affairs, was on hand for a recent media preview of the exhibit. He said the exhibit shows the evolution of Dali’s artwork, from earlier pieces that are more impressionist than surreal to his better-known work featuring melting clocks and elephants with long, stick-thin legs.

“It kind of tells the story of, OK, this is how we started — kind of a traditional artist — and then evolved into these dreamscapes and, really — in the literal sense of the word — fantastic images,” he said.

The exhibit includes four original watercolors by Dali — who usually worked in oils — that have never been publicly displayed before now. The paintings were created when Dali was commissioned to design the set of the 1961-1962 production of the opera “The Spanish Lady and the Roman Cavalier.”

Berger said it was exciting when the paintings were brought out for the exhibit, and he’s happy the public will have a chance to see them up close before they go back into storage to preserve their easily faded watercolor paint.

“Any time out in any light, no matter how UV-protected it is, it’s always a risk (with watercolors),” he said. “They’ll go back in dark storage and rest for several years. That’s another exciting part about this is that they’re out — let’s drink it in

while we still can.”

In addition to drinking in Dali’s surrealism, exhibit visitors can create some of their own. Through an interactive art-generating artificial-intelligence program, visitors choose colors, subjects and descriptions they want for their Dali-esque image, and the program uses those prompts to create a unique image. Visitors can have the image emailed to them, to keep and/or

share on social media. There also are Dali selfie stations to take photos surrounded by melting clocks and other iconic Dali imagery.

The LUME cafe and bar also are part of the immersive experience, and were remodeled to accompany the surrealist theme of the exhibit.

The cafe offers a menu of Spanish cheese, olives and other snacks in honor of Dali’s Spanish heritage, as well as specialty cocktails. Bartender Caleb Gwin made what he called the Canvasnova — an updated version of the Casanova, a cocktail featured in a cookbook Dali published.

“It’s an herbal, bittery, fiery little blend,” Gwin said of the orange-hued drink. “We’ve got a nice brandy; we’ve got fresh ginger, fresh orange juice, as well as a pair of herbal liqueurs … and then we have a little sprinkling of cayenne pepper. It’s herbalicious; it’s temperamental — really unique and complex.”

Kind of like Dali.

For more about the exhibit, visit discovernewfields.org.

‘BEAUTIFUL”

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

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’

Civic Theatre’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy” is set for March 15 to 30 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Don Farrell’s Frank Sinatra tribute is set for 7:30 p.m. March 20, followed by the Bobby Clark Band March 21; “Deceptions: An Evening of Magic and Lies” March 22; and Will Hoge March 23 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, feinsteinshc.com

‘THE MÉLANGE SERIES’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Mélange Series,” a series of performances of art, dance and music, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 3 p.m. March 24 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THROUGH THE PULSE OF MEMORY’

Indianapolis-based choreographer Amanda Browning presents “Through the Pulse of Memory,” a contemporary modern dance at 7:30 p.m. March 23 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘JAZZTALK’

“JazzTalk: A Conversation with Sammy Miller” is set for 7 p.m. March 25 for a virtual presentation. For free registration, visit thecenterpresents.org. Sammy Miller and the Congregation will perform at the Palladium in Carmel April 19.

DISPATCH

Select Sound, Whiffenpoofs in concert

— Carmel High School’s Select Sound a cappella group will perform at Newfields at 7:30 p.m. March 20 as the opening performer for the Yale Whiffenpoofs. Tickets are available for the public at discovernewfields.org/ calendar/yale-whiffenpoofs-concert.

Jonathan Berger, vice president of marketing and external affairs for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, leads a media tour of the new immersive exhibit “Dali Alive.”

A woman takes a photo during the “Dali Alive” exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. (Photos by Leila Kheiry)

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

PERFORMANCES

“The Mélange Series” is something Gregory Hancock had envisioned for some time. “The establishment of The Florence allows us more and new opportunities to present intimate and more experimental work,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. “I have wanted to present spontaneous art with collaborations from a variety of artists for some time. This series will explore how art is created spontaneously in real time through the interactions of one musician, one dancer and one visual artist. We hope to present ‘The Mélange Series’ annually, but it is a series, so we have more scheduled throughout 2024 that will each feature different dancers and visual artists, as well as musicians from many different genres.”

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “The Mélange Series,” a series of performances of art, dance and music, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. March 23 and 3 p.m. March 24 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. Mélange is defined as a mixture or combination.

“There is no rehearsal between the three artists prior to the performance,” Hancock said. “The musician has prepared and selected music, but the dancer or visual artist does not know what it will be. Each performance will be unique. The music is the only thing that will remain consistent, but perhaps even in a different order with each performance. The dancer and visual artist will also create something unique with each performance.”

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The performers are vocalist Katie Schuman, GHDT company dancer Camden Lancaster and painter Mirvia Sol Eckert.

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

Schuman Lancaster

Cupp creates fantasy film

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

Actor-singer-dancer Darren Lee Cupp has assembled a perfect cast for his biggest film project yet.

MOVIE

“I have been a horror film fan my whole life, so it’s a dream come true to have the cast I have pulled together,” said Cupp, a Broad Ripple resident who owns Darren’s Ballroom in Carmel.

Cupp created “The Emerald Forest,” is the main producer and has a leading role as Ben Thompson. The fantasy film’s proof of concept was filmed in Cleveland and Los Angeles and is still in development.

“The level of talent and celebrity attached to this project is surreal,” he said.

The story centers on Thompson and his wife, Gwen, is played by Felissa Rose, best known for “Sleepaway Camp” and its sequel “Return to Sleepaway Camp” and other horror films.

Cupp said after the death of his wife, Thompson struggles and relies on alcohol to get him through the day.

“One night he meets a stranger that will change his life forever,” Cupp said.

“Magically, Ben is pulled into the world of Oz, but not Oz as we know it. Hundreds of years before the arrival of Dorothy, this is a medieval world, run by witches, warlocks and gnomes. Ben will soon find that he was not brought into this world by mistake but rather to discover his true past. With a war raging in Oz, Ben may be the only one that can stop it.”

After meeting actor Doug Jones at an event in Los Angeles, Jones agreed to be in film. Jones is best known for playing nonhuman creatures in films including “The Shape of Water.”

For more on the film, visit Darren Lee Cup on YouTube.

Darren Lee Cupp, left, and Doug Jones at the Saturn Awards. (Photo courtesy of Darren Lee Cupp)

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READER’S VIEW Emotions fuel climate debate

Editor,

My dog is bigger than your dog! Even though my childhood days ended over 60 years ago, I can still recall the yelling matches with my friends over the silliest of topics from who was the fastest runner or could spit the farthest or, yes, even who’s dog was the biggest.

These arguments naturally led to spirited challenges to prove who was right or wrong. Often at the height of the contest, one party would complain that the other side was cheating, and the verbal battles would begin anew. One would’ve hoped that once we left the playgrounds behind and joined the adult ranks, that these less-than-productive spitting contests would subside. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be.

The other day, I heard a green energy activist refer to people with different thoughts on the climate emergency as flatearthers. On a lark, I did a Google search to see which famous person in history is credited with proving our planet wasn’t flat. I was astounded to learn that it’s not settled science. Some 2,500 years later, many historians, astronomers, mathematicians, etc., are still arguing who was first to theorize that the earth was round.

Is it any wonder, then, that a fairly current topic as complex and unpredictable as the weather is one that all God’s creatures — from Punxsutawney Phil to world-renowned scientists — have weighed in on the debate? The main thing boiling in our atmosphere are the emotions feeding both sides.

As battlegrounds multiply, our government is spending enormous dollars we don’t have and mandating actions that encroach on every facet of our lives. Before Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and the Carmel City Council devote future expenditures or consider legislation aimed at climate issues, we the people need to be consulted.

Rick Place, Carmel

The main thing boiling in our atmosphere are the emotions feeding both sides.

– RICK PLACE

READER’S VIEW

Thankful for responsive city leadership

Editor,

I was very pleased by the presentations, attitudes and remarks at recent Carmel City Council meetings. Councilors asked great questions of the presenters! The library presentation was very impressive. The committee report and accompanying map, along with the discussion about Carmel redevelopment, were enlightening.

Carmel is working to diminish the effects of climate change in many ways, as we heard from the Carmel Climate Action Advisory Committee report and the council members. A full-time sustainability coordinator could be worth her/his weight in gold for our city. Solar on businesses and city buildings is a good step forward. Careful water usage is an important part of the plan. Looking at various options for cost effective and environmentally sustainable city fleets is ongoing.

The planning for drought resistant vegetation, use of native plants and composting makes me, a former president of the Indiana Native Plant Society Central Chapter, very

happy. Councilor Rich Taylor’s mentioning of native prairies instead of turf grass proposes a win-win solution wherever feasible. Mulched grass clippings provide the best free fertilizer a turf area can have, but area restaurants, schools, assisted living facilities, etc. should have lots of food waste that can provide the needed green for composting. Wouldn’t it be great if Carmel produced sufficient compost for the City of Carmel’s needs and could also offer free compost to its citizens?

I’d like to recommend our city planners look into the beautiful, cutting-edge designs a few other cities are using in their downtown areas for handling drainage in a sustainable way with deep-rooted native plants. Maybe our designers could incorporate this solution with our wonderful roundabouts.

Thank you to all members of the Carmel City Council for their hard work, concern for environmental sustainability and for listening to Carmel’s citizens.

Jeannine Mattingly, Carmel

Won’t make that mistake again

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, I made a rookie mistake over the weekend that had me bawling at a stoplight on 146th Street. My apologies to the driver of a blue Honda Accord who had the decency to look away. It all started at Lowe’s. I had to call my husband to confirm a purchase and accidentally dropped my phone because I have fat, strong fingers. In the chaos of the fumble and recovery, I somehow managed to dial my deceased father. The number no longer works, obviously, but apparently, I’ve never removed him from my contacts. And I’ve always been superstitious, especially about the afterlife, so I smiled, took it as a sign that Dad was momentarily with me, and continued wandering the vast aisles of glorious home improvement.

Fast forward 15 minutes. I wondered if I still had any voicemails from him, so while leaving the parking lot and ignoring all internal warnings that I was traveling down an emotional path I probably wasn’t equipped to handle, I opened “Deleted Messages” and scrolled to 2020. Three were marked “Dad.” The first was actually from

“… so I smiled, took it as a sign that Dad was momentarily with me …”

– DANIELLE WILSON

my mom, but the next two were from him.

“Danielle, give me a call. Wanted to talk with you about the present your kids got me.” And “Danielle, I’m trying to get in touch with your mother. I knew you’d pick up, but I guess everyone’s drinking. Talk to you later. Bye.”

Cue the waterworks. I hadn’t heard his voice in years, and the sudden remembrance that he is no longer here was more than I could bear. I should have known better. Rookie mistake. And again, my apologies, Accord. Peace out.

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

Mirror reflections of generations

Commentary by Terry Anker

Many of us find in ourselves certain traits that remind of us our parents. Often, we believe this to be a good discovery and sometimes not so much. Regardless, things we do, overused expressions, or even how much we seem to love daffodils, come to be reminiscent of dear old Mom or Dad. If we think for a moment, it all makes sense. We grew up watching them, observing their every move. With each examination, we intentionally, or through osmosis, absorb a bit of their habit.

ESSAY

We didn’t know them as they were children. We had not yet arrived on the scene.

In fact, we might not really have known them until we were much older — and so were they. Is it possible that we’ve been very much like them since childhood, but we didn’t have a frame of reference for what Mom was like at age 7? Could it be that we see them reflecting in our own mirror not because we have become more like them over time but because we are only now old enough to be their age when we first truly became aware of who they were?

For some of us, our parents leave us too soon to ever know and other adults become our pattern. For others, we continue to learn even as they age and face mortality. Whatever the arrangement, they were there

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Carmel, Indiana

Department: Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032

Project: Monon Boulevard Phase 3 – 22-ENG-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’s Office, 1000 S Rangeline Road, Carmel, Indiana (2nd Floor) until 4:00 EST on or before April 2, 2024 or at City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (Front Desk, Delivered to Carol Dixon) until 9:45 EST on April 3, 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 – Monon Boulevard Phase 3”.

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:

The City of Carmel is proposing to extend a newly constructed boulevard along the Monon Trail. The proposed boulevard will be extended from W Walnut St to a proposed roadway called Plaza Street. The Monon Trail improvements will extend farther south to City Center Drive. The project will include the reconstruction of the trail, construction of the boulevard with permeable parking areas, storm sewer improvements including underground detention, and various pedestrian use facilities. All work is specified in the Construction Plans and Specifications for said project.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations:

City of Carmel

Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441

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

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

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on March 20, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

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

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

Jacob Quinn Clerk

from the beginning, whether we took notice or not.

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

Legal Notice

Carmel Clay Schools is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to comply with the requirements of the Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the Carmel High School Polytechnic Building Addition Project located at 520 E. Main Street, Carmel, Indiana. Storm water runoff from the project site will discharge to Cool Creek. Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Tyler Barker of The Skillman Corporation, at 317-474-2288.

ORDINANCE NO. D-2707-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 8-36, 8-37, AND 8-47 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE.

Synopsis: Ordinance, as amended, regulating the parking of motor vehicles on City streets and the regulating/prohibiting the turning of vehicles at certain intersections.

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel (“City”), pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-1-3, within the reasonable exercise of its police power, may, by ordinance, regulate vehicular parking and regulate/prohibit the turning of vehicles at intersections; and

WHEREAS, the City has previously regulated vehicular parking within its corporate limits, such regulation being codified, in part, under Carmel City Code §§ 8-37 and 8-47; and

WHEREAS, the City has previously regulated or prohibited the turning of vehicles at intersections within its corporate limits, such regulation being codified, in part, under Carmel City Code § 8-36; and

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City now finds that it is in the interests of public safety and welfare to amend the regulation of parking of motor vehicles on City streets and the regulation/prohibition of the turning of vehicles at certain City intersections.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-36 are hereby amended and added, and shall read as follows:

Ҥ 8-36 Turning Regulations.

(f) No person operating a vehicle on northbound Rangeline Road shall make a left-hand turn or attempt to access Red Truck Road.

(g) No person operating a vehicle on eastbound Red Truck Road shall make a left-hand turn or attempt to access northbound Rangeline Road.”

Section 3. The following subsection of Carmel City Code Section 8-37(a) is hereby added, and shall read as follows:

Ҥ 8-37 Fifteen-Minute Loading Zones.

(a) Fifteen-minute loading/unloading zones are established at the following locations:

(21) The first parking space on the north side of Main Street and east of Rangeline Road.”

Section 4. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-47(a) are hereby added and shall read as follows:

Ҥ 8-47 No Parking Areas.

(a) No person shall park a vehicle at any time in the following locations:

(76) On the east side of Maple Drive from 99th Street to Moon Shadow Lane.

Section 5. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, such repeal to have prospective effect only. However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.

Section 6. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement of same can be given the same effect.

Section 7. The remaining portions of Carmel City Code Sections 8-36, 8-37, and 8-47 are not affected by this Ordinance upon its passage.

Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and signing by the Mayor and such publication as required by law.

PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 4th day of March, 2024, by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

Anthony Green, President Adam Aasen, Vice-President

Rich Taylor

Jeff Worrell

Shannon Minnaar

Anita Joshi

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Matt Snyder

Teresa Ayers

Ryan Locke

Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 5th day of March 2024, at 11:15 A.M.

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 5th day of March 2024, at 11:30 A.M.

Sue Finkam, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Blueprint for Improvement: Contemporary Indy Kitchen

Commentary by Larry Greene

From dark and dated to stylish and sleek, the kitchen in this Normandy Farms subdivision home hadn’t been updated since it was built in 1989. The new owners wanted a more open space to amp up the room’s functionality and improve the overall aesthetic.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Bright white custom cabinets add light to the space, while indigo shades on the island and backsplash provide a touch of depth and modern style.

• A wall dividing the kitchen and dining room was removed, opening the space and improving the room’s flow and function.

• The original bar-height island that interrupted the line of sight was replaced with a counter-height island, making entertaining and serving a breeze.

• Honey-bronze finishes and wood shelving bring warmth and classic style with a pristine modern touch.

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

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1. German car

5. Maladies

9. Some Skatepark gear

13. Marching Eagles instrument

14. Sit heavily

15. Computer command

16. Messy person

17. Colts shutout, on the scoreboard

18. Caustic solutions

19. ECHL team that will play in the Fishers Event Center

22. Stallone role

25. Westfield HS prom partner

26. “Groovy!”

29. Willow trees

31. Nary a soul

33. Photo ___ (media events)

34. Biblical peak

38. Fiber source

39. Indoor Football League team that will play in the Event Center

42. The “E” in HOMES

43. County seat of Washington County

44. Snakelike fish

45. Stopwatch button

47. Lenient sort

49. Air leak sound

50. Carmel HS choir voice

54. ___ John’s (sandwich shop)

55. Pro Volleyball Federation team that will play in the Fishers Event Center

58. Pet food brand

60. Timbuktu’s land

61. Tizzy

64. Seized vehicle

65. Nursery school, for short

66. Butler frat letter

67. Abel’s brother

68. Rabbit’s kin

69. Crash investigating

org. Down

1. Current revenue source

2. E-address

3. Twosome

4. Have some booze

5. Apple music player

6. Frank ___ Wright

7. Shower sponge

8. Teapot part

9. Word on a door

10. Whichever

11. HST follower

12. “Mayday!”

20. Oslo people

21. James Whitcomb Riley’s “dusk”

22. Top workers on a construction crew?

23. Has high hopes

24. Flow of rivers: White to Wabash to Ohio to ___

26. Alaska state flower

27. Disneyland locale

28. Albers Motorcars luxury brand

30. Knights’ titles

32. Japanese sash

35. CIA kin

36. ___-CIO

37. Angers

40. “___ Haw”

41. Texting pictogram

46. Tiny bit

48. Meshes with the group

51. Kind of node or gland

52. Miss Indiana crown

53. Lustful looker

56. High time?

6 Indiana “A” Cities

4 School of ___

3 Track & Field Equipment

5 Tastes

2 Indiana Flag Colors

1 Zionsville Mayor

57. Purdue sports shoe sponsor

58. Circle part

59. Meadow

62. “___ showtime!”

63. Bar Louie bill

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Enjoy scenic views of mature woodlands with a stroll through Johnson Preserve or feast your eyes on the historic heritage oak trees featured throughout Oakview Park. You’ll love life in Wild Air, offering an elevated living experience just steps away from your new home.

SADDLERIDGE ESTATES:

Highlighting the property’s history with equestrian events, Saddleridge Estates connects the past use of the land with an upscale, prestigious community that features private wooded lots perfect for large custom homes.

OAKVIEW PARK:

Oakview Park will highlight the neighborhood’s historic oak trees and feature boutique custom homes with access to the paths and trails that weave throughout the community.

LEGACY WOODS:

Legacy Woods underscores the rich heritage of Wild Air Farms. This 55+ community by David Weekly will feature single-story homes on properties that leverage the mature woodlands that make up of the natural landscape of Wild Air.

WILD AIR TRAILS:

This neighborhood will feature single-family homes and townhomes by Old Town Design Group and David Weekley. Wild Air Trails is centered around the trail system that connects all of Wild Air, with multiple crossings that provide recreation opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists, while serving as an alternative to the street network.

MARYSVILLE CROSSING:

Marysville Crossing forms the central hub of Wild Air with its entrance off of Marysville Road. This mixed use neighborhood will feature multifamily housing and retail space, with unique local establishments creating a lively streetscape that leads to the Community Clubhouse and Wild Air’s main recreation area.

CROSSBRIDGE POINT:

Crossbridge Point is an intentionally designed neighborhood with beautiful cottages and spacious common greenspaces for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and supporting neighbors.

The community features a variety of amenities that allow residents to enjoy the finer things without leaving Wild Air. At Marysville Crossing, signature dining, shopping and recreational activities abound. The Community Clubhouse will give access to pickleball, a pool and a venue for community get-togethers.

Plus, the winding wooded trails throughout are perfect for a jog or bike ride. And, tucked away in the dedicated woodlands, Archer Dog Park promises to be every canine companion’s favorite new place.

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