April 2, 2024 — Carmel

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Median Sales Price, single-family homes, Carmel, IN January 2017 – February 2024

The median sales prices of a home in Carmel has sharply increased from 2017 to 2024.

(Image from MIBOR presentation to the Carmel Housing Task Force)

Planning expert: Many college grads can’t afford to return home to Hamilton County

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

It’s become increasingly difficult for many people — especially first-time buyers — to purchase a home in central Indiana in recent years, including in Carmel.

CITY NEWS

The Carmel Housing Task Force discussed this issue and its implications at its second meeting, held March 22 at Carmel City Hall.

Andrea Miller, a senior planner with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, reviewed findings from the Central Indiana Housing Study, which was completed earlier this year and aims to provide a regional perspective on housing issues and trends.

While the study looked at an eight-county region, Miller said at least one issue surfaced repeatedly in Hamilton County.

“We saw almost a dismay from residents that so much money is invested in their primary education and their high school, and when they finish college, they want to come back and they can’t,” Miller said. “So, there’s a lot of investment before they are 18, and afterwards there is no place for them to return to.”

In the region, Miller said the study found that between 2020 and 2022, the median sale price of a single-family home rose 31.6 percent and rent increased 21.2 percent while wages rose only 8.8 percent. At the same time, the volume of homes for sale

has dropped and interest rates have risen.

The median price of a home in the region is $300,000 and interest rates are near 7.5 percent, Miller said, which means for the home to be affordable (defined as annual payments totaling no more than 25 percent of household income), the buyer must have an annual income of:

• $89,550 if making a 20 percent down payment ($60,000) on the home

• $108,150 if making a 10 percent down payment ($30,000) on the home

• $113,659 if making a 5 percent down payment ($15,000) on the home

“The median household income in central Indiana today is just over $73,000, So when we look at the region in its totality, none of these scenarios allow for a median household to afford the median house here in central Indiana,” Miller said. “So, perhaps it’s unsurprising that we’re seeing the percentages of cost-burdened households when it comes to housing is significant here in central Indiana.”

Task force member Chris Pryor, government affairs director at Realtor association MIBOR, provided local statistics. He said the median home sale price in Carmel is $584,250, which is more than 80 percent higher than the median home sale price in the city in 2017.

He said the number of homes for sale in Carmel has dropped during that time period, with 400 to 500 homes for sale at a given time in 2017 and less than 80 homes for sale at the end of February.

“This is one of the major factors that’s causing prices to increase significantly,” he said.

Miller said the Central Indiana Housing Study’s findings showed that the types of dwellings in the region don’t align with the preferences of those seeking to buy a home. She said there are not enough “small ownership” options — such as duplexes or condos — available, which can cause first-time homebuyers and those looking to downsize to be in competition for the limited supply.

She also said the region has an oversupply of three- to four-bedroom single-family homes compared to what buyers are seeking.

“Today’s housing stock was largely built for what was considered the typical household of yesteryear,” Miller said. “Those households and their housing preferences are changing. So, we know that people are having fewer children later in life, or not at all, meaning fewer larger houses are needed. And we know that more singles and couples prefer a walkable lifestyle, shifting demand from single-family only suburban subdivisions. The most preferred neighborhood type is a walkable suburban community.”

The task force’s next meeting, which is set to include a review of single-family housing and trends, is set for 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 25 at Carmel City Hall. Learn more about the task force and watch previous meetings at bit.ly/4a2IVxf.

Health

during the total solar eclipse. The Hamilton County and Fishers health departments are working to ensure residents don’t get burned by long-term damage from the celestial event.

“Everyone should wear solar viewing glasses with ISO 12312-2 throughout the event,” stated Jim Ginder, health education specialist at the Hamilton County Health Department. “Viewing the partial phases of the eclipse with the naked eye can result in serious eye damage, including retinal burns.”

Symptoms of retinal burns include loss of central vision, distorted vision, altered color vision, blind spots, and increased sensitivity to light. Symptoms can occur anywhere from 12 to 24 hours after exposure. Anyone experiencing symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

“Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, do not offer sufficient protection for viewing the sun,” stated Monica Heltz, public health director at the Fishers Health Department. “Sightseers should also refrain from capturing the eclipse through a camera, binoculars, or a telescope without certified solar filters.”

Health officials also warn that traffic congestion during the total solar eclipse could slow emergency response teams. They encourage anyone attending a large event to pack emergency supplies such as first aid kits and rescue medications, and to locate emergency stations upon arrival.

Residents can view safety and preparation resources, including locations to secure certified eclipse glasses, at visitHamiltonCounty.com/Eclipse.

Sam Costa winners — Carmel resident Brady Hall won the Sam Costa Quarter Marathon in 35 minutes, 19 seconds March 23 in Carmel. Miami Beach resident Sam Costa, no relation to the race’s namesake, placed third in the quarter marathon. Indianapolis resident Ashley Blackburn won the women’s quarter marathon. Brock Hagerman, Yorktown, captured the men’s half marathon in 1:13:22. Olivia Dietzel, Dickeyville, Wis., took the women’s half marathon title in 1:21:42.

Meet the county council at-large GOP candidates

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Republican incumbents Brandon (Brad) Beaver, Sue Maki and Steven R. Nation and newcomer Elizabeth Fouch are running in the May 7 Republican primary for three at-large seats on the Hamilton County Council.

ELECTION

The candidates answered the following questions from Current. Why do you want to run for this office?

BEAVER: To continue to serve the people of Hamilton County.

FOUCH: I’m running to give the rural residents more of a voice at the county level and to protect our farmland as development moves north.

MAKI: I am running for reelection as I plan to continue the work that I have given to serving our residents. I have lived here for 36 years, and I have seen the tremendous growth and economic success that we have achieved. This growth must be managed properly so we continue to have vital commerce, community amenities and low taxes.

NATION: Whether it was as prosecutor, judge or now as a councilman, I have been passionate about handling issues locally to make government better, not bigger. I want to continue to protect and help build a better life for the people in Hamilton County, allowing everyone to reach their full potential.

What sets you apart from your opponents?

BEAVER: My many years of service on the council.

FOUCH: I’m different from my opponents in that I’m a political outsider and am in it for the people. I’m a nurse practitioner by trade and it’s in my nature to advocate for those in my care.

MAKI: After graduating from the Hamilton County Leadership Academy in 1999, I served on a variety of boards and commissions. My leadership roles include past president of HC Tourism Commission, Carmel Rotary, Carmel Middle School PTO and the HC

Solid Waste Board. I currently serve on the board of Invest Hamilton County. I am finishing my first term on the county council where I am serving as vice president.

NATION: I am proud of the work my fellow councilors (and) commissioners and I have accomplished. Representing the entire county, I serve through honesty, accountability and impactful governing, being clear and transparent with my vision. One accomplishment I am extremely proud of is the conception, execution and growth of the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Programs and the Pursuit Institute.

What are top three issues are your campaign is focused on?

BEAVER: Quality of life in Hamilton County.

FOUCH: My top three concerns are keeping our farmland safe from over development, keeping taxes low and supporting first responders and teachers.

MAKI: My philosophy is that public safety is the bedrock of government service. Transportation infrastructure is second and economic development is third. Economic development is managed by having a comprehensive plan, planning for infrastructure investments and protecting our natural resources such as water availability. We also must invest in community amenities like parks and trails that make our county a desirable place to live, work and do business.

NATION: Public safety: Police and fire should continue to be trained and prepared to protect the residents in our county to the highest level. Mental health: Because of the changing needs in our community, we need a comprehensive mental health plan that serves both juveniles and adults. Collaboration: I am committed to fostering collaboration across Hamilton County to ensure our county, municipal and township governments are effectively working to serve our residents.

What is the greatest challenge facing the county? How do you

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Beaver

Maki Fouch Nation

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BEAVER: To spend the taxpayers’ money wisely.

FOUCH: I feel the biggest issue facing the county is being able to keep taxes low while still moving forward with projects that support the community’s needs. This can be addressed by utilizing more grant monies and cutting back, not cutting out, on tax benefits to business and industries.

MAKI: Hamilton County continues to grow at a record rate. Managing that growth so it is smart and measured is key in continuing to provide the outstanding services and amenities that our county is known for. This requires being proactive with the infrastructure investment and collaborating with our local governmental entities in planning for our growth.

NATION: One of my significant initiatives is to finalize the county’s comprehensive response to behavioral health with an Assessment Center. This center will enhance our assessment capabilities, enabling more accurate diagnoses, the development of effective treatment plans for individuals and ensuring proper care is delivered. Further, as the only county in Indiana with a AAA bond rating, we must continue to review all of the budgetary factors so as to retain our status, thus reducing costs to taxpayers.

Rising assessed values are quickly increasing property tax bills, making it more unaffordable to move here or stay here. How do you plan to address this?

BEAVER: The state government controls property tax.

FOUCH: This can be addressed by utilizing more grant monies and cutting back, not cutting out, on tax benefits to business and industries.

MAKI: Affordable and attainable housing is one of our greatest challenges. There is currently a collaboration of leaders from all aspects of our community who are working on innovative ways to deal with our housing issue. While the property tax structure is under the purview of the state legislature, we at the county can work on alternative ways to meet our housing affordability needs.

NATION: The formula for property tax bills is established pursuant to state statute. It is the responsibility of the Hamilton County Council to establish the tax rate. I have been — and will always be — committed to maintaining the same tax rate for individuals in our county. The county council will continue to review different programs or opportunities that may assist elderly or other people concerning their tax bills.

We live in an increasingly polarized and politically divided state and nation. How will you work to lead and better all Hoosiers — regardless of whether they support you or not?

BEAVER: I will work to reflect the wishes of the average county citizen.

FOUCH: The council position is such that several people have to work together to move items along. Working together, despite personal options, is something that I’ve done my entire career as a nurse. Personal opinion has no place in a public office. The job is of the people, for the people, by the people.

MAKI: I have always worked well with individuals with different perspectives. I understand that I represent all residents of Hamilton County and not just the individuals who voted for me. My voting record and correspondence and phone call responses are evidence of that.

NATION: One pillar of my campaign is collaboration. I believe experts, leaders and individuals providing various services should come together to creatively come up with solutions, regardless of political affiliation. By fostering this collaboration, we can better serve the residents of Hamilton County.

What do you most want voters to know about you?

BEAVER: I am pretty good at county finances, creative writing not so much.

FOUCH: I want people to know that I truly look forward to being their advocate. The council oversees the financial health of the county. Just as I have helped the patients in my care throughout my career, I aim to watch over the residents of Hamilton County as an at-large councilor.

NATION: In my first term and throughout my total service to the citizens of Hamilton County, I have always served the county through honesty, accountability and impactful governing. I took tangible actions to fulfill the commitments I made. I was clear and transparent with my vision, and I delivered. In my upcoming term, there remains important work to accomplish. As I have demonstrated previously, I will continue to fulfill my commitments and deliver on my promises. Although several impactful projects have been completed in my first term, there is more work to be done.

MAKI: My community service and county council experience makes me well qualified to continue to serve as your county councilor. I have the education, skills and experience to understand the complex financial issues that face the county. I know how to work together with a variety of people and constituencies, and I achieve results.

Frustration inspires run for Congress

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Matthew Peiffer doesn’t expect to win the nine-way Republican primary race to represent Indiana’s 5th District in Congress.

ELECTION

But he decided to run for the seat after becoming frustrated with elected officials not addressing issues that made a huge impact in his life, such as child abuse and organ donation.

“I was really frustrated that we’re focusing on all these big, mainstream issues that don’t really affect our day-to-day life,” the Muncie resident said.

By running for office, Peiffer wants to bring several issues to the forefront of discussion that haven’t typically received much attention.

Peiffer was adopted as a young child and moved to Grant County, where he said his adoptive parents molested and abused him and his two sisters. The children entered foster care, but one of his sisters committed suicide a month after aging out of the system.

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These experiences inspired his advocacy work, which has included urging legislators to improve the foster care system and starting a nonprofit, A Voice for Kids, which aims to benefit children in the system and spread awareness.

In 2022, Peiffer donated a kidney, which is when he learned those who choose to make that sacrifice may be disqualified from certain insurance or medical benefits. It’s another issue he would like lawmakers to address.

Peiffer said he hasn’t spent money on his campaign and he doesn’t have a campaign website.

THE CANDIDATES

Learn more about the nine Republican candidates running for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District by reading a questionnaire they each completed for Current. Find it online at youarecurrent. com/?p=241095.

Peiffer

City to end formal relationship with Xiangyang

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The City of Carmel is ending its Sister City relationship with Xiangyang, China.

CITY NEWS

The decision to cut formal ties is a result of the recent passage of House Enrolled Act 1120, which prohibits Indiana municipalities from entering into Sister City agreements with entities in a “foreign adversary,” defined by the federal government as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and the Maduro Regime in Venezuela.

The language of the bill, signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb March 13, only prohibits future partnerships, but based on comments from state legislators Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said it appears the law was meant to apply to existing relationships, as well.

“I am going to unbundle us from that formal relationship. It’s what the (bill) author’s intent was,” Finkam said. “We can still do all the things we did before with our local Chinese Americans here without that (formal) relationship. So, let’s go back to still having a relationship with our local Chinese Americans who are freedom-loving and let them worry about the politics of foreign adversaries at the state level.”

The Sister City agreement between Carmel and Xiangyang became official in 2012 during the administration of Mayor Jim Brainard, who joined several other U.S. mayors as part of a dele-

gation to visit China in November 2023 through a trip organized by the nonprofit U.S. Heartland China Association. During that trip, Brainard and Hubei Mayor Taihui Wang ratified the 2012 agreement.

In January, U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind) called on Carmel and other Hoosier cities to withdraw from Sister City agreements with municipalities in China and urged local officials to abstain from trips organized by groups with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, which he claims includes USHCA. Brainard, who left elected office at the end of 2023 but remains USHCA vice chair, previously told Current he found Banks’ stance to be “simply immature and impractical.”

Finkam withdrew Carmel from USHCA membership in February, which saved the city $25,000 per year. At the time she said she did not intend to dissolve the Sister City relationship with Xiangyang, but the new state law, which goes into effect July 1, changed the plan.

During his last years in office, Brainard signed agreements with several new Sister Cities, including in Latvia, France and India. Finkam said Sister City partnerships provide several benefits.

“There’s a lot we can learn from other cultures and countries,” she said. “It opens your eyes to a bigger world, especially if you can’t afford to travel. It brings other cultures here, and I think there’s a lot of value in that.”

Finkam said in the future she would like to further research economic development opportunities with Carmel’s Sister Cities and possibly add a Sister City in England but added that it’s “not a top priority” for her administration.

DISPATCHES

5th District candidate forum — The Leagues of Women Voters of Hamilton County, Muncie-Delaware County, Anderson-Madison County and Howard County, in partnership with Woof Boom Radio and WXIN/FOX AND WTTV/CBS, will hold a Congressional District 5 candidate forum from 6 to 8 p.m. April 4 at the Anderson High School Auditorium, 4610 S. Madison Ave. in Anderson. The forum is free and open to the public. Attendees may submit questions for the moderator to potentially pose to candidates.

Brooke’s Place seeks volunteers — Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People is looking for volunteers to serve as support group facilitators for its westside, eastside and northside program nights. Volunteers provide a safe and supportive environment for young people, ages 3-29, and their caregivers, to grieve. Facilitators engage groups through conversation as well as age-appropriate therapeutic activities. To learn more about becoming a facilitator or to apply, contact chelsea@ brookesplace.org or visit brookesplace.org/ grief-support-volunteer.

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School board OKs calendars

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A weeklong fall break for Carmel Clay Schools students is here to stay, at least for the next few years.

EDUCATION

The CCS board of trustees unanimously approved school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years during its March 26 meeting. The calendars have many similarities to the current school year, which extended fall break to a full week for the first time in 2023.

A survey of more than 3,200 parents and nearly 900 CCS staff members showed that both groups favored the longer fall break, with 73 percent of parents and 82 percent of teachers in support.

One change to the newly approved calendars is holding the first day of school on a Wednesday, with teachers returning to campus two days earlier. This school year

and next, the first day of school was and will be on a Monday. The first day of school in 2025 and 2026 will be Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, respectively. The final day of school will be May 22 in 2026 and May 21 in 2027.

The first semester will continue to end at winter break. Spring break will be shortened by one day, with the typical Friday before the weeklong break becoming a school day so that the last day of classes can be held before Memorial Day.

School board member Jennifer Nelson-Williams thanked administrators for their efforts to gather community input in building the calendars.

“I heard a lot of positive feedback in the community about the May end (dates),” she said. “I’m sure it’s a huge feat to do such a large sampling study, but I think it’s really good for people and it lets them feel more invested in the process.”

View the calendars at ccs.k12.in.us/ about/district-calendar.

It’s good for business

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

Promoting civility in the workplace is not simply a matter of being polite. Practicing civility is a textbook strategy for creating a positive and healthy employer environment, and it’s good for business.

CIVILITY

Leaders who promote civility have demonstrated the office can become a place where productivity increases when a culture of respect is promoted. Starting with a disposition to regard each coworker as a moral equal deserving of mutual respect, leaders create a psychologically safe environment, reducing conflicts and fostering productivity. Studies have shown that a respectful work atmosphere leads to higher staff morale, increased productivity and lower turnover rates.

Additionally, promoting civility enhances

trust and engagement among employees, leading to reduced stress, increased collaboration, and uninhibited creativity. Moreover, it can help boost employee retention and satisfaction, contributing to a positive corporate image and attracting top talent. By prioritizing civility, businesses can achieve better performance, lift employee well-being and secure a competitive edge in their respective industries.

Overall, when in a position to act or speak about civility, you are doing more than just collecting a paycheck.

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

DISPATCHES

Ramaswamy to speak to county GOP — Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will be the featured speaker at the Hamilton County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner on May 2 at Embassy Suites in Noblesville. A VIP reception will begin at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets at hamiltoncountygop.org.

Noblesville High School senior forward key to team’s success

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School boys basketball coach Scott McClelland knows how crucial senior forward Hunter Walston has been to the team’s winning ways.

“He’s been a really solid player for us the last three years,” McClelland said. “He’s been consistent, not only this year but all three years. He’s got a real knack of being in the right place at the right time, both offensively and defensively.”

The 6-foot-5 Walston averaged 12.4 points per game and a team-high 5.7 rebounds. He was second on the team in assists, averaging 3 assists per game, and averaged a team-high 2 steals per game. As a junior, he averaged 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds for the Millers, when they finished 19-7. He shot 50 percent from the field as a senior and 48 percent as a junior.

“Overall, he had a real nice career,” Mc-

MEET HUNTER WALSTON

Favorite athlete: Kevin Durant

Favorite subject: Math

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Clelland said. “We’re going to miss him.”

He became a starter in the second half of his sophomore season.

“I’ve made the most improvement being a leader,” Walston said. “I tried to help guys improve as well. I improved on my blocks and steals and being able to time those up. I’ve learned to read people’s eyes and get in the passing lanes.”

“It’s tough to lose that early, but we set a lot of school records, had a 20-win season,” Walston said. “There is nothing to be upset about.”

The Class 4A No. 2 Millers (22-3) lost to Class 4A No. 1 Fishers 49-47 in the section al final.

Noblesville won the sectional in 2023 for the first time since 2010.

Walston said his best memories are the bus rides with his teammates, especially during the summer on trips to camps.

Walston started playing basketball when he was 2 1/2 years old. He played baseball until eighth grade.

Walston said basketball has always

brought him joy.

“I love competing,” he said. “I like having a goal and working to reach it.”

Walston plans to play in college but hasn’t decided where. So far, he has offers from NAIA schools Grace College and Bethel University, and several NCAA Division III schools. He plans to major in business.

Millers senior guard Aaron Fine, who led the team with a 17.9 ppg scoring average, will be a preferred walk-on at Purdue University.

Noblesville senior Hunter Walston was second on the team in scoring and was the leading rebounder. (Photos by Julie Montgomery)

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Youth learn to lead on basketball court and beyond

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Indiana and basketball go hand in hand. But one nonprofit organization has taken that Hoosier love for hoops to the next level this month, mixing lessons on the court with life lessons on leadership and teamwork.

EMPOWERMENT

S.L.E.D. is an acronym for Saving Lives Every Day. The organization, which was formed in 2021 in Lawrence Township, assists those who are underserved, marginalized or recently released from incarceration.

S.L.E.D. focuses on empowerment, mental health and wellness, functional family therapy, substance use disorder, affordable housing, life skills development and job training, as well as working with those they serve to create opportunities, reduce recidivism and eradicate inequities.

This month, the organization branched out into youth outreach, hosting “From March Madness to Competitive Greatness” at Competitive Greatness basketball training facility in Carmel.

S.L.E.D. President Charleston L. Bowles said the program is a collaboration between S.L.E.D., Major Fundamentals youth development program and Competitive Greatness to create a four-week workshop to inspire and embolden youth leaders in a sports atmosphere — specifically basketball. Participants spent their Sundays in March performing basketball drills and receiving training, followed by activities and discussions around the themes of teamwork, resilience, strategic thinking and goal setting.

kids gather for a leadership workshop with different speakers each week.

Youth participate in basketball drills and a pickup game as part of a S.L.E.D. program.

Bowles said participants come from all across the Indianapolis area, including Carmel, Lawrence Township, Indianapolis and Avon, and also from varying backgrounds.

Bowles said presenters at the sessions are people who have been able to turn a bad situation around and teach the youth the importance of how to make good decisions, how to think before they act and how to take off the mask that hides their frustrations and anxiety.

The sessions aimed to help participants be successful both on and off the court.

“At S.L.E.D., we usually work with the adult population, but we thought it would be neat to have a youth program for the month of March,” Bowles said. “We talk about instilling leadership, empowerment and emboldening our young men through basketball. It’s been a great opportunity.”

Bowles said the program averages about 20 participants each week. Following in-

“At the end of the day, I think they most appreciate seeing people who care, seeing people who want to meet them where they are, seeing leaders and role models who want to give back to their well-being and development,” Bowles said.

Besides services, S.L.E.D. also operates Corey’s House, an upcoming sober-living facility in Lawrence Township. S.L.E.D. works with the City of Lawrence, the City of Indianapolis, the Salvation Army and the Fort Ben YMCA on programming for those members who will stay at Corey’s House.

Learn more about S.L.E.D. and its initia-

(Photo by Marney Simon)

Historian explores log cabins

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

They’re not always easy to identify from the outside, but scattered throughout Carmel are several log cabins built long before the city’s suburban neighborhoods came to be.

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Historian Katherine Dill provided an overview of the city’s remaining log cabins — and some of those most recently demolished — during a Feb. 26 presentation at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Dill used an interactive map available on the Carmel Clay Historical Society’s website to show the location of 13 log cabins and the history of each one. The map also includes interior and exterior photos of many of the cabins to showcase their design and how many of them were expanded over the years.

Dill has partnered with CCHS for approximately 15 years, but her appreciation for history began as a child. She said she enjoyed “playing with the papers” at her grandmother’s home as she reviewed old land deeds and property documents. Now, she encourages others to look for history

all around them.

“There’s so much history in Carmel, and a lot of it is history that you don’t see, but it’s there,” Dill said. “If you know what to look for — like the white chimney or the special siding — then you can see the history that is there, and it can tell you about where we came from and what brought this together as a community. I think that’s what is so fascinating is that it just tells a story. To keep those historic structures around keeps the history and keeps the story alive.”

View the interactive log cabin map at bit. ly/4a9w649

Food bank highlights year

By Cassie King news@currentincarmel.com

The 2024 Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank annual meeting celebrated accomplishments from the past year and focused on goals moving forward. The meeting was March 19 at the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers, with the theme “Destination: Food Security.”

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Board President Kathy Young opened the meeting and introduced Executive Director Anita Hagen, who shared highlights from its annual report spanning Nov. 1, 2022, through Oct. 31, 2023.

Hagen said 150,423 meals were provided in 2023 at a cost of $309,438. That was a 25 percent increase from the previous year.

“This is a local food bank, and these are all local donors,” Hagen said. “We have a destination of food access for all. Let’s take time to enjoy the journey.”

Other statistics Hagen highlighted

include:

• More than 22,370 individuals in Hamilton Country are food insecure. According to the report, many of those individuals are ineligible for federal nutrition assistance.

• Services were provided to 45 local organizations with 32 receiving food.

• More than 300 volunteers provided 4,859 service hours, an increase of 17 percent over the previous year.

• Produce and meat distributions increased by 48 percent and 41 percent, respectively.

Hagen emphasized the importance of multiple roles in the food bank, including bookkeepers, school and food drive leaders, shopping volunteers and produce and meat volunteer leaders, to name a few.

“It’s a huge undertaking,” Hagen said. “It does not happen without volunteers.”

Board Vice President Alan Ariel highlighted the need for a new home base to better serve the food support network of Hamilton County.

To read the full 2024 annual report and for more information, visit hchfoodbank. org.

Historian Katherine Dill speaks about log cabins in Carmel.

(Photo by Shelly Gattlieb)

THE ULTIMATE GIFT

Carmel woman is 700th heart transplant recipient at Ascension St. Vincent

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

A new heart wasn’t on Lisa Evans’ holiday wish list, but she became the 700th transplant recipient at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis when her surgery was performed Dec. 10, 2023.

Evans, a longtime Carmel resident, describes herself as fit and active.

“The day before I went to the hospital, I walked 3 miles and did Pilates on a reformer,” she said.

For 20 years, Evans, 69, lived with the reality that her heart wasn’t pumping blood at a normal level.

“I got a virus, and they don’t know how I got it or where. I went to my doctor, and he took my pulse, and it was really low,” Evans said.

She was referred to a cardiologist, who diagnosed her with idiopathic cardiomyopathy and put her on medication to stabilize the condition.

“I was very blessed that I was able to function well,” Evans said.

Other than occasional shortness of breath, the diagnosis didn’t impact her active lifestyle.

“I walked with my friends. Not every day, but four days a week. And I didn’t have any problems. I was so fortunate,” Evans said.

In early December 2023, Evans developed a persistent cough. She saw Dr. Sunit-preet Chaudhry, an Ascension St. Vincent advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist who had been following her case.

“I think she’s a perfect example of somebody who was put on medicines very early and had a much better than average course from that point forward,” Chaudhry said. “People have this gradual slowdown, and then all of a sudden, they kind of fall off a cliff, and they get very sick very quickly.”

Although Evans had recent setbacks, she said her family and friends were surprised when she was admitted to the hospital because she looked and acted normal.

“My ejection fraction, which is the pumping ability of your heart, was low, but over the years, it’s gotten lower. From 2003 until 2023, it decreased to 10. Normal is 50 to 60,” Evans said.

Evans was placed on the transplant list

and received her new heart within a day.

“(It was) unbelievable. I was very blessed and very grateful to the donor family,” Evans said. “And I’m really lucky I got a heart as quickly as I did and didn’t have to get a VAB (ventricular assist device).”

Chaudhry pointed out that although luck plays a role in available organs, Evans’ smaller size

and otherwise good health helped the process, as wait times are typically much longer.

After the transplant, Evans spent 34 days in the hospital. Her biggest adjustments have been to the anti-rejection medications and physical therapy.

“The heart has been great. I’m so blessed to have the heart,” Evans Chaudhry

said, recognizing she would not have lived much longer without it.

As she recovers, Evans has enjoyed spending time with her young grandsons. She and her family have lived in Carmel since 1988. She raised two daughters, was a volunteer in Carmel Clay Schools and served on the Carmel Education Foundation for many years.

ON THE COVER: From left, Lisa Evans, the 700th heart transplant patient at Ascension St. Vincent, with her daughter, Lizzie Flanagan, grandsons Jackson and Max, and husband Carl Evans. (Photo courtesy of Ascension St. Vincent)

‘IT’S JUST A MIRACLE’

The team at Ascension St. Vincent works closely with patients, their families and caregivers throughout the transplant process. It launched its heart transplant program in 1987, with Doris Chisko of Rensselaer the first recipient of a heart transplant at the hospital. Chisko lived 13 years after the surgery.

“(Organ donation) is the biggest gift that anybody can give and is the selfless gift for the donor and for the family. That person is living through somebody else,” said Dr. Sunit-preet Chaudhry, an Ascension St. Vincent advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist. “The only way that we will continue to be able to offer these therapies is that we have to keep promoting the importance of transplantation and of being a donor.”

Lisa Evans, a Carmel resident who recently received the 700th heart transplant performed by Ascension St. Vincent surgeons, said she was registered as an organ donor before needing one herself.

“Everyone in my family is (registered as) an organ donor,” she said. “It’s just such a valuable gift to somebody, a second chance of life. It’s just a miracle.”

For more on organ donation, visit donatelifeindiana.org.

The Ascension St. Vincent heart transplant team.

Doris Chisko, right, recipient of the first heart transplant at St. Vincent Hospital in 1987, with her husband.

Lisa Evans holds her grandsons, Jackson and Max. (Photos courtesy of Ascension St. Vincent)

Indian restaurant expanding to Carmel City Center

By Ken Severson news@currentincarmel.com

Carmel will soon become home to the third location of Aroma Experience, a restaurant that serves dishes featuring the flavors of Northern India.

NEW BIZ

Owner Vinita Singh operates two other locations in Indianapolis, one in Fountain Square and the other in Broad Ripple. The Carmel location will be at 885 Monon Green Blvd., Suite 108.

“Carmel is one of the destinations that we have wanted to make a presence at,”

Singh said. “In my mind, (Carmel) is amazing, and (customers) value everything.”

The first Aroma Experience opened in March 2021 in Fountain Square.

The menu offers a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent, from Tandoori chicken to marinated lamb shank and goat coconut curry.

Aroma Experience will also have a full bar in addition to an upscale dining experience.

Singh is hiring staff for Aroma Experience in Carmel and does not have an opening date set.

“This location will be a little different from the other two locations,” Singh said.

“Our ultimate goal is to provide the most amazing service and menu with five- and seven-course meals.”

Aroma Experience will be open daily for lunch and dinner.

For more, visit aromaindy.com.

DISPATCHES

BraunAbility leadership change — BraunAbility announced that Scott Nelson, president of North America manufacturing, became president and CEO effective April 1. He replaces Staci Kroon, who has served in the role for seven years. BraunAbility is headquartered in Carmel at 645 W. Carmel Dr.

Sanford

Mitsch Design announces VP — Carmel-based Mitsch Design has appointed Erin Sanford as vice president for the Midwest region. Sanford worked as a design intern before joining the company in 2007 as a project designer. She most recently served as principal of design. In her new role, Sanford will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations, performance and growth of business in the Midwest region.

State to recognize businesses longevity

— The State of Indiana is accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community. To qualify, businesses must have had continuous operations in Indiana for 100 or 50 years by Dec. 31, 2023. For full details or to apply, visit bit.ly/42DutZH. Application deadline is April 12.

Gourmet Tastings at Regalique — Regalique, 110 W. Main St., Suite 120, in Carmel, is hosting Gourmet Tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays. At the free event, guests can sample gourmet products, including chocolates, honey, cheese and more. Learn more at Regalique.com.

Aroma Experience will serve Indian cuisine at Carmel City Center. (Photo courtesy of Vinita Singh)

LOOKING AHEAD IN THE CITY OF CARMEL

MAYOR SUE FINKAM

In my early days of leading this dynamic city, I have been inspired – but not surprised – by the show of support for making our great city even better. Individually and collectively, Carmel residents and business leaders are stepping out and stepping up to enhance the vibrancy and prosperity of Carmel.

In just one example, I am eagerly anticipating the work of local leaders, experts and Carmel citizens studying the state of housing in the city.

The Carmel Housing Task Force will focus on the housing needs of all Carmel residents and support workforce needs of the business community, with the members informing the City’s future housing strategy.

Having heard concerns and ideas about apartments, lack of single-family homes available to buy and housing affordability, it is imperative that we detail the challenges we face and catalyze opportunities to ensure the long-term sustainability of diverse housing options for future generations. I am so grateful for the time and commitment of our task force members and look forward to the public’s participation and input.

The group will look to industry experts and best practices in preparing recommendations, which will be shared in the coming months.

Another mission-driven team formed this year is focusing on a critical economic driver for our city – the arts.

The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Art marks the realization of my commitment to fostering increased community engagement in our arts initiatives and public art acquisitions. I am so pleased that Laura Campbell, who served on the Carmel City Council from 2016 to 2023, will chair the commission, which will develop a master plan for public art and use community feedback to consider acquisitions and performing arts programming, among other duties.

I am pleased to have this quarterly opportunity in The Current to share updates about our progress in support of my commitment to transparency in leadership of Carmel.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mayor Finkam’s leadership team is fully established, with new and continuing team members guiding the work of the city.

“The critical nature of the city’s work requires a forward-thinking team capable of responding to citizens and the needs of the city in efficient and innovative ways,” said Mayor Finkam. “This team will be mission-focused on creating a stronger Carmel.”

Ann Bingman, Controller

Rebecca Carl, Chief Marketing Officer

Christian Chamberlain, Deputy Chief of Staff

Jim Crider, Chief of Staff

John Duffy, Director, Carmel Utilities

David Haboush, Chief Carmel Fire Department

Lisa Hartz, Director, Human Resources

Matt Higginbotham, Commissioner Street Department

Bob Higgins, General Manager Brookshire Golf Course

Mike Hollibaugh, Director Community Services

Zac Jackson, Chief Financial Officer

Samantha Karn, Corporation Counsel

Jeremy Kashman, Director Engineering Department

Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director Carmel Redevelopment Commission

Timothy Renick, Director Information and Communications Systems

Mary Jo Rothenbush

Executive Assistant to Mayor’s Office

Drake Sterling, Chief of Police

Nick Weber, Executive Director of Economic Development

COMMUNITY SURVEY

A critical first step in one of Mayor Finkam’s priorities to receive citizen feedback, the community survey received a strong response, with more than 7,000 individuals participating within weeks of its release.

Designed to increase community engagement in City government and ensure transparency in its operations and budgeting, the survey included a variety of topics, with the data to be used to set priorities for the administration.

“My goal as mayor of this amazing community is first and foremost to make sure we have strong engagement with all of those who live, work and play here,” Mayor Finkam said. “We are listening to what is important to people, and we are sharing that information so our community can follow along with the progress we’ve made.”

Notably, the survey will also support the city’s pursuit of grants and other sources of funding that call upon community input and the data coming from the effort.

CITY DISTINCTIONS

Fire Department awarded International Accreditation status for 3rd time

The Carmel Fire Department (CFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program for a third time. The lengthy process consists of industry best practices and standards and assists CFD in developing programs for continuous improvement.

The CFD is one of only 326 agencies to achieve accredited agency status globally and one of only four in the state of Indiana.

City of Carmel receives Engineering Excellence Award

The City of Carmel has received a National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards competition for the Range Line Road Corridor Project. Deemed by ACEC as “the world’s greatest celebration of engineering excellence,” the award honors projects demonstrating exceptional engineering excellence at the national level.

Keeping our residents, businesses and visitors informed about City plans and events is a priority for our team.

In addition to this special feature in Current in Carmel, we encourage you to sign up to receive, via e-mail, all news from the City of Carmel at Carmel.IN.gov

HEALTH

Archie Manning visits Carmel to promote healthy aging

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

As a father and former New Orleans Saints quarterback, Archie Manning is incredibly proud of his sons’ accomplishments on the football field, which include multiple Super Bowl wins and a trove of records and awards.

FOOTBALL

But it’s Peyton and Eli Manning’s philanthropic work that really makes him smile.

“Something would be missing if they were champion football players and MVPs and so forth but they weren’t (making an impact) in the community,” Archie Manning, 75, said. “It makes you proud that they want to give back.”

The older son, Peyton, played quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts for 14 seasons and led the team to its only Super Bowl win in 2007. Later that year, Indianapolis-based St. Vincent hospital renamed its children’s hospital in honor of Peyton Manning, and even after leaving Indianapolis in 2012 the former Colts quarterback has continued supporting the facility financially and in other ways.

That connection led to Archie Manning partnering with the hospital system — now known as Ascension St. Vincent — to promote its healthy aging programs. The elder Manning visited Hamilton County in 2019 as part of the initiative but, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn’t return until this year.

On March 7, “Healthy Aging with Archie Manning” returned to the area with select invitees age 65 and older gathering at the Studio Theatre in Carmel to meet the famous septuagenarian and hear him and St.

Vincent doctors speak about aging well.

In a press interview held before the event, Archie Manning acknowledged his career in the NFL brought more physical challenges and injuries than most occupations. But now that his playing days are over, he said he approaches staying healthy and dealing with the impacts of aging just like anyone else by continuing to work out, scheduling medical checkups and listening to his doctors.

“I had knee replacements, and I’ve had six spine surgeries,” Archie Manning said. “But I think because of my attitude on taking care of myself and my attitude on conditioning that I’ve been able to get through those things.”

After watching Peyton’s legendary career transform Indianapolis into a football town (and watching Eli win a Super Bowl here with the New York Giants in 2012), Archie Manning said he loves to return to the city and is thankful for the family’s continued partnership with St. Vincent.

“Indianapolis is very special to us — and the people,” he said.

LEGAL NOTICE DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC

Public notice is hereby given to affected property owners pursuant to 170 IAC 4-9-4(f) that within two (2) to six (6) weeks of the date of this notice, weather permitting, Duke Energy Indiana, LLC will be performing vegetation management as part of its power line maintenance program in the area described below. As part of this project, one of its contractors that employ qualified utility line clearance tree workers will be trimming and/or removing trees and brush to clear the lines of vegetation to provide safe and reliable electric service. Vegetation management will be performed in/near Carmel, Westfield on or near streets identified below:

Beginning at the substation located near the intersection of Rohrer Rd & Marana Dr to include the areas around & near:

• N of the substation, E of E Village Dr, S of Worth Ct, W of Rolling Hills Dr

• N & E of the substation, S of E 161st St, W of Oak Rd

Beginning at the substation located at the intersection of E 169th St & Oak Ridge Rd to include the areas around & near: N of Nevelle Ln, E of Spring Mill Rd, S of the substation, W of US 31

The date this notice is published initiates the two (2) week period for calculating implied consent by an affected property owner under 170 IAC 4-9. If you have any questions, you may contact the Duke Energy Vegetation Management toll free number, 866-385-3675.

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Former NFL quarterback Archie Manning, right, meets Melanie Wells of Indianapolis. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

PurpleStride walk to return

By Jessica Todd

jessica@youarecurrent.com

Indiana residents can join 59 other communities nationwide April 27 for the PanCAN PurpleStride, a walk dedicated to ending pancreatic cancer.

CANCER

More than 1,000 local pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, families, researchers and supporters are expected to attend the event, according to PanCAN Communication Chair Joan Nicolet. The event will take place at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.

Nicolet said the goal is to raise $290,000.

“We have teams from all over the state come to this because it is the only pancreatic cancer fundraiser event in the state,” Nicolet said. “Right now, we’re hoping for about 1,200 people.”

Nicolet said funds raised from the event play a crucial role in advancing pancreatic cancer research and supporting patient services, making every contribution significant.

“Not only does the money go to research, but it also is used for patient services,” Nicolet said. “Individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can utilize patient services for information on clinical trials and connecting with other people going

Jenny Bivans and her sister, Vicki Winkler, pause at a previous PurpleStride walk. The year’s walk is set for April 27 in Indianapolis. (File photo)

through the same thing.”

Jenny Bivans, a Zionsville resident and chair member of PanCAN’s Indianapolis affiliate, said there is a critical need for more awareness and research for pancreatic cancer.

“We can make a difference in the lives of pancreatic cancer patients nationally by taking action locally,” Bivans stated.

Registration for PurpleStride is available at purplestride.org/indianapolis. In-person registration will begin at 8 a.m. the day of the event, before the 10 a.m. opening ceremony and 10:30 a.m. start time.

Eskenazi encourages safety, preparedness ahead of eclipse

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis is taking patient and staff safety seriously April 8 by not performing elective surgeries and limiting services because of the solar eclipse. The main hospital at 720 Eskenazi Ave. will remain open for emergencies, but clinics will close.

TIPS

the roads at peak times,” said Mast, noting that Eskenazi management is working with staff to provide spaces for waiting out the traffic and scheduling shifts to account for the potential impact of more visitors to the area.

Stressing the impact of more people in the community and higher traffic throughout the day, Justin Mast — emergency preparedness and response manager for Eskenazi — encourages all people to be prepared for potential challenges on the day of the eclipse.

“We want to make sure they aren’t on

Although Indianapolis regularly hosts major events, “the breadth of distance and scale across the state” makes this one different according to Mast.

Emergency responders in Indianapolis won’t have a pool of support from other areas and will rely on people being prepared and aware.

“Use a winter storm approach in case you get stuck,” Mast said.

Eskenazi will resume regular appointments and surgeries April 9. Mast

Editor,

READERS’ VIEWS

No debate on basic science

In his recent letter concerning climate debate, Rick Place conflates arguments about who first theorized that the Earth is round with the more important confirmation that it, in fact, is round. There has been no rational argument on the latter point since the days of Copernicus and Galileo. Much the same is true about the fact of climate change.

While there is still uncertainty on some details, there is no legitimate debate on the basic science of climate change. That arguments persist is primarily due to the misinformation disseminated by the fossil fuel industry over the past 50 years or more.

More than 95 percent of climate scientists agree that climate science is factually correct and our rising global temperatures and related impacts are unquestionably the result of massive human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere since the early 1900s.

Unquestionably, citizens should be consulted on proposed actions to mitigate climate change, as Mr. Place urges. But there can be no reasonable question that aggressive action is needed on a broad scale locally, nationally and globally to avert far worse future impacts.

Larry Kane, retired environmental attorney, Carmel

City should listen to experts

Editor,

I felt that I needed to respond to Rick Place’s letter to the editor published in the March 19 edition of Current in Carmel. First of all, I agree with him that using derogatory terms is not useful to make a point, especially when it is clear that very smart people are not convinced about the reasons behind climate change. I do however want to make a point that people should evaluate and responsibly select where the information they get comes from.

If someone suddenly has a pain in the chest with no explanation, there is plenty of advice online about natural remedies that would fix the problem, saving a lot of money in doctor expenses. Most of us would choose to get an expert’s opinion

at a doctor’s office or ER where a series of tests would be performed to get data on the possible cause of the problem.

I firmly believe that we somehow miss the point in regard to the climate issues we are having. The majority of the experts have advised that human activity is likely affecting it, but we unfortunately get different opinions through social media, the news or politicians who don’t necessarily have any expertise on the area.

I think that the city needs to hear from the people, but we the people should fulfill our obligation of selecting the appropriate sources of information. Also, in the end, the city should put more weight on what the experts say.

Armando Hernandez, Carmel

Resolve conflicts ‘as fast as we can’

Editor,

I am writing as a follow up to Mike Senuta’s “Republicans refuse to discuss uncomfortable truths” letter to the editor. I, too, was in attendance at U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s town hall on Jan. 25. Having arrived a bit late, I missed the opportunity to obtain one of the Q&A cards. I was going to ask Rep. Spartz to please support a country with an even worse border crisis than we have — Ukraine. I ended up waiting in line to ask Rep. Spartz my question after the meeting. She agreed it is a terrible war

but gave no assurances for supporting Ukraine.

I see that there’s a press release on March 5 regarding the war in Ukraine from Rep. Spartz where she states, “We also should resolve conflicts not with ‘as long as it takes’, but with ‘as fast as we can’ strategies.” I couldn’t agree more. Rep. Spartz, please support Ukraine with all the aid they need, be it military or humanitarian, “as fast as we can.”

Jennifer Lentz, Carmel

Connecting words with action

Commentary by Terry Anker

Ours will likely be recorded as a much-blessed society. Some of us will have been born in a time largely marked by peace within these United States, live full and long lives, then pass on never having endured the suffering of a nation beleaguered by war within its borders. In fact, the last formal Congressional declaration of war occurred in 1942. There have been many other military actions where valiant young Americans made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country but none in the sheer numbers previously seen.

ESSAY

Piecing together a puzzling life

As with many other sources, war leaves deep emotional wounding that is at once painful and deeply rooted. But is there a difference between actual corporeal violence, bodies eviscerated, scarred and burned, rather than that residing in the mind of the victim? Or is it folly to even consider the matter? The so-called Greatest Generation was formed by global war and from that crucible emerged markedly different Americans. Likewise, Europeans, Japanese and others were decidedly dis-

tinct in the decades after the war’s end. Societies changed, reflecting the experiences of their leaders.

Intentions don’t make outcomes. Actions do. Was it that a generation of us learned that a war is won and lost by initiative rather than aims that helped bring about the U.S. post-war boom? We knew that getting to an objective took effort, maybe skill and good luck, too, but certainly it required more than desire. Too many political leaders, CEOs, parents and basketball coaches seem to have lost the connection between words and movement. We listen as promises are made and simultaneously disregarded. Blame is assigned and truth is spun and contorted. Adherence to a vow taken is imagined to be conditional and not perpetual. If we agree, or disagree, what are we going to do about it?

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

The reason for the season

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Friends, the Lenten season has ended, so I can now admit to having failed miserably. The weird thing is, I’m OK with it. Here’s what happened.

HUMOR

Life has been a bit of a whirlwind recently, what with work and selling our house and then quickly moving out (and then in with the in-laws! Stay tuned for that story). I completely spaced Ash Wednesday, and as I was enjoying a ham sandwich on the following Friday, realization dawned. Lent had started, I was eating forbidden meat and I had not set any intentions. The horror! Normally, I give up Coke or Netflix and commit to doing a positive act. Last year, for example, I went on a social media blackout and vowed to call my mom once a week. Yay, me!

I could have certainly jumped in late but made a conscious choice not to. For my sanity and stress levels, I decided to forgo all Lenten commitments. It was entirely about self-care and figured Jesus would support me. Did I experience some of that infamous Catholic guilt? Obviously. I’ve

“For my sanity and stress levels, I decided to forgo all Lenten commitments. It was entirely about self-care and figured Jesus would support me.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

been participating in Lent for almost half a century. That’s not something easily reconciled. But not enough to make me change my mind. Sometimes, you must trust your gut and do what’s best for you.

And to be honest, it was a lovely 40 days. I channeled feelings of gratitude and forgiveness and I believe I was actually a kinder person. Am I going to receive hate mail from a few readers? Probably. But I seriously don’t care. I may have failed at Lent this season, but I thrived at life.

Peace out.

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

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

About 16 years ago, my third edition of “Indiana Curiosities” was published, stories about all the unusual people, places and things in the Hoosier state. I decided it might be fun to check back after all these years and revisit some of the people who earned a chapter in my quirky travel guide.

HUMOR

When I first met David Cozad, his life was in pieces. About 25,000 pieces — 24, 978, to be exact. The Plainfield resident was one of the premier jigsaw mavens in the Midwest. He had recently finished the puzzle referenced above, chock full of animals, hot air balloons, the planets of the solar system and the tiniest of sea creatures.

Cozad put the puzzle together on his garage floor, a painstaking achievement, hard on the eyes and the knees. Most of Cozad’s completed puzzles are displayed in his house or garage. Several have gone to his grandkids. But his latest achievement, a panorama of Disney characters, was even bigger than the one featured in my book. It was 40,000 pieces. At about 26 feet long and 6 feet tall, it weighed more than 100 pounds in the box.

Cozad spent three years on his condo’s garage floor interlocking pieces. He sees the effort almost spiritually: “First, I find the correct church for all the pieces, then the correct pew,” he said.

That’s how he explains separating the edges and the colors. He isolates the puzzles by sections, which are then glued together so they can be mounted on a giant board.

Great puzzles have unifying ideas to keep the hobbyist interested, but Cozad admits that it isn’t until the puzzle is completed that he can stand back and appreciate all the artistic nuances of the scene. One of his favorites was a black-and-white Civil War scene with Abraham Lincoln

“Great puzzles have unifying ideas to keep the hobbyist interested, but Cozad admits that it isn’t until the puzzle is completed that he can stand back and appreciate all the artistic nuances of the scene.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

featured in the painting. A real toughie because he only had two pews of colors.

“Putting in that last piece is a great accomplishment,” Cozad said.

But his greatest fear is that as he nears the end of his task, a piece will be missing.

“That’s why I used to keep my eye on the dog,” he said.

Cozad is a big advocate of encouraging kids to take up jigsaw puzzling.

“It develops their capacity to concentrate,” he said. “An ability that many lack in today’s world of video games.”

Cozad had temporarily retired from this passion of the last 30 years. This was OK with his friends who wanted him to play more golf and cards.

“Over the years, they weren’t exactly beating down my garage door to help,” he said.

Recently, the bug bit him again. He was getting edgy to use some jigsaw lingo. He bought a large puzzle in a bag, just the pieces, but he has no idea what the final scene will be.

“I’ve never attempted anything like this before,” he told me.

But it seems only fitting he should do that.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Opulent primary bath in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 2006 in the Hunt Country Preserve section of Zionsville, this primary bathroom featured lots of great space but lacked modern style. Our team reimagined the layout to create a luxurious retreat that makes every day feel like an opulent spa day.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Natural elements like oak, cedar, natural stone and crystal are expertly combined with man-made components like porcelain, glass and metals for a dynamic material mix that makes a statement.

• The new vanity creates a dramatic focal point thanks to custom oak cabinetry, quartzite counters and arched brass mirrors.

• The hardware and fixtures convey the perfect balance of classic style with modern appeal, thanks to luxe gold tones and contemporary lines.

• The sauna, clad in tongue-and-groove eucalyptus, provides the ultimate at-home spa experience.

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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Carmel Symphony Orchestra takes on challenge of ‘Verdi’s Requiem’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Commanday is convinced audiences will experience a wide range of emotions during its upcoming concert.

MUSIC

The CSO will perform the 80-minute “Verdi’s Requiem” at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“It’s a life-changing experience because of the power of the piece,” Commanday said. “It’s an operatic, dramatic setting of the Latin Requiem Mass. For people who experience that in their personal religious life, that means something. The Mass is about people contemplating the aspect of the afterlife and what that means and the concept of life after that. It’s a prayer for mercy. The thing that is so special about the way Verdi set the Mass is the human and personal voice that he gives it. It doesn’t sound in any way like a ritual. It’s an expression of the human spirit confronting the reality of guilt or sin. It’s pleading to a merciful God and Jesus because it’s Catholic.”

Commanday said it’s a plea to give the deceased an eternal light.

The four soloists from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music are dramatic soprano Cassandra Glaeser, tenor Jaemyeong Lee, lyric soprano Seonyoung Park and bass-baritone Sunghoon Han. The soloists represent different moments in the requiem.

“Then the chorus represents all of us together,” Commanday said. “It’s dramatic. There are moments of tenderness, moments of fear and moments of wrath. One of the most famous sections of it is how he sets ‘Day of Wrath,’ that day when all will be judged.”

Commanday said when the entire choir sings, it’s incredibly moving and powerful.

“There is some of the loudest music

and some of the softest music you can hear at a concert hall,” Commanday said.

Richard Sowers, who is retiring as Anderson Symphony Orchestra’s music director/conductor this spring, is coordinating the Anderson University choir for this concert.

A Chicago resident, he retired from Anderson University in 2021.

“There is a big responsibility for the chorus in the piece,” Sowers said. “It’s at times almost terrifying and at times comforting. It’s deeply spiritual. It’s some of the most glorious writing for soloists. It’s just astonishing how beautiful it is.”

Sowers estimates there will be 100 choir members from different Anderson University choirs, some university alumni members and Circle City Sound.

CSO is partnering with Carmel’s Congregation Beth-El Zedeck to relay the story of Czech conductor Rafael Schachter leading Terezin concentration camp prisoners to perform “Verdi’s Requiem” in 1943 and 1944. The performances are part of a documentary, “Defiant Requiem.” Cantor Melissa Cohen will give opening remarks prior to the concert.

“It was a mark of resistance and courage to perform live music,” Cohen said. “I am also doing a pre-concert discussion with Maestro Commanday. There will be a small performance with me and my daughter Sadie to inspire more about the partnership together.”

Cohen said it’s an important time to remember the Holocaust.

“We’re living at a time when antisemitism is at the highest in history, which is really remarkable,” Cohen said. “It seems idealistic, but music has the ability to bridge these types of barriers and spark inspiration. Throughout history, Jewish people have faced adversity and we’re still here. We remain strong people. Music becomes that affirmation of life. Through chaos and tragedy, there is this duality of life that is fundamental to the human experience.”

Cohen said “Verdi’s Requiem” is a majestic piece of music.

“It’s powerful in many ways,” Cohen said. “The subject matter of requiem is not Jewish in any way.”

Commanday said humanity in the piece transcends considerations of religious denominations.

“It creates an awareness of our imperfections and needing forgiveness,” Commanday said. “None of us live forever and we lose dear ones, and we think about what it means to not live anymore. The music makes the message all the more universal.”

For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

‘BEAUTIFUL’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “The King and I” April 4 to May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘FABLES AND FOLKLORE’

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Fables and Folklore,” featuring “Golem” and “Pinocchio” at 7 p.m. April 5-6 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON’

Main Street Productions presents “That Championship Season” from April 4 to 14 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience” is set for 7:30 p.m. April 5-6 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

DISPATCHES

Songbook Foundation features women artists — Items telling the stories of pioneering women artists such as Diahann Carroll and Mitzi Gaynor are among the 37 historical collections processed last year by staff at the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Songbook Library & Archives. For more, visit thesongbook.org.

CIAF registration opens — Registration is underway for the 27th annual Carmel International Arts Festival. The Sept. 28-29 festival attracts more than 100 artists from across the United States and around the world. Artists specialize in nine different mediums including glass, 2D, 3D, paint, jewelry, photography, fiber, ceramics and wood.The festival is a juried exhibition with prizes totaling $7,000. May 31 is the deadline for submitting the application. To sign up and review requirements, visit zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12196 Selected artists will be notified June 30, that they have been chosen. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Music Director David Commanday will conduct “Verdi’s Requiem.” (Photo courtesy of David Commanday)

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CHS senior directs play

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School senior Allison Miller wanted the challenge of putting together a play all by herself. She originally wanted to stage “Life of Galileo,” but she said it was too big of a show for her to do at this time and the rights were too expensive.

“I am the sole director from picking the play, to rehearsals and blocking, to arranging the performance,” Miller said. “This is a project I decided to do on my own outside of school hours.”

Her father told her of a book he loved as a child called “Three Men in a Boat.” She looked for stage adaptations and there were several, but none were officially published.

“One of the playwrights, Mark Brownell, ended up letting me use a copy of the script for free, which was really nice,” she said.

A free performance of “Three Men in a Boat” is set for 7 p.m. April 12 at CHS Studio Theatre.

Miller said it is her project with support from theater department staff.

The three performers she chose are senior Vaishu Majji, sophomore Xander Brodnik and freshman Monroe Melton. Auditions were in January and rehearsals started in mid-February.

“It is about three best friends who are unwell and decide they need to take a trip,” Miller said. “They take a five-day float down the River Thames getting into all kinds of trouble.”

The 75-minute comedy is set in the 1800s in England.

Miller, who plans to major in genetics at Purdue University, has acted in one high school play a year since she was a sophomore. She performed in “Little Women” in February. She has been a student director for IndyFringe plays by CHS students the last two years and directed “Fire Exit” as part of the Studio One Acts.

Discovering Broadway show set

MUSIC COMEDY

By Mark Ambrogi  mark@youarecurrent.com

performed in the “Hamlet” musical concert by Discovering Broadway.

Eric Wiegand has several reasons for wanting to perform again with Discovering Broadway. The 2014 Carmel High School graduate will perform in a concert with music from “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends” at 5 and 8 p.m. at The Toby at Newfields in Indianapolis. Discovering Broadway, founded by 2012 CHS graduate Joel Kirk, is an incubation program for productions.

“I’ve known this musical and its writers for several years now and have always been a huge fan of it,” Wiegand said. “I’m so excited that this concert is giving it the showcase it deserves.”

Fellow cast members Myha’la Herrold, Jimmy Brewer and Wiegand were in the same class at Carnegie Mellon University. Herrold, who goes simply by Myha’la professionally, is a cast member on HBO’s “Industry.”

Wiegand, who performed in “Plaza Suite” on Broadway in 2022 with Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, previously

“‘Hamlet’ was such a great experience, especially getting to work with a mix of incredible Broadway actors and extremely talented Hoosiers,” Wiegand said. “Discovering Broadway has an amazing knack for bringing together a team of performers and writers. Hamlet was unique, especially in getting to work with so many composers at once. I feel incredibly grateful to get to come home to Indiana, right in the area where I grew up.” Wiegand was recently in the Hulu TV show “Tiny Beautiful Things.”

Carmel resident Ephraim Owens, who was on “The Voice” last year, is performing in the concert as well.

“Any time any artist can get around other creatives that are active, it’s a great opportunity to learn and collaborate,” Owens said.

Owens, who plans to release a six-song EP this year, said workshopping the songs is good experience for auditions.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway. org.

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Time to ‘ramp’ up

Commentary by Mark LaFay

Spring officially sprung and then, of course, we had some snow flurries. But isn’t that a hallmark of Indiana weather?

FOOD

One of the early sprouting plants are ramps. In fact, it isn’t spring, in my book, until the ramps are up. Ramps are commonly known as wild leeks. But they really are more of a cross between leeks and garlic. This delectable wild plant is high in vitamins and wildly flavorful. If you manage to find some, you can harvest the bulb and the greens. But make sure you leave plants in the ground to continue propagating.

Ramps are found throughout forests in Indiana. They are easily identifiable because they are often the first green leafy plant to spring up, and they are purple at the base of the leaves. Check southern facing slopes where the sun is the most direct and warmest.

RAMP PESTO RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of ramps, cleaned and trimmed (use both the white bulbs and green leaves)

• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup of pine nuts

• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed for consistency

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash ramps thoroughly. Trim the roots and remove any tough outer layers from the bulbs. Roughly chop the ramps.

2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

3. In a food processor, combine the chopped ramps, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.

4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl a few times.

5. Taste the pesto and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

6. Use the ramp pesto with pasta, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with the Construction Stormwater General Permit from the NPDES General Permit Program, this is to notify the public that CrossRoad Engineers, PC (115 N. 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the following:

The project site, to be known as Monon Boulevard Phase 3, is located in the southeast quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Clay Township Hamilton County in Carmel, IN. The project involves the extension of the Monon Boulevard from W Walnut St to City Center Drive. The ultimate receiving water for the project is Cool Creek. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2024.

For persons wishing to comment, or with questions, drawings and specifications are on file and may be examined at the following location:

CrossRoad Engineers, PC 115 N. 17th Avenue

Beech Grove, IN 46107 (317) 780-1555

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THEY BELIEVE: “A civilized society cannot permit a 16-mile geographical distance to dictate a 16-year life expectancy disparity. There are multiple environmental and societal factors that negatively impact the health of our neighbors; working with many like-minded partners, we can – and must –make a real difference in everyone’s opportunity to thrive.”

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

Docket No. PZ-2024-00040 SE

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 22nd of April, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: Sarah Dooley operating as Otis Sampson Enterprises made her primary residence into an AirBnB as a bridge to support her primary business, The Otis Sampson Company. Approximately two weekends a month the property is utilized which does not change the flow of traffic to or from the property. All guests are prescreened and have primarily included families or individuals traveling with pets who prefer to stay in a home versus hotel. The revenue from this has allowed me to forgo paying myself which keeps my team employed as we have experienced hardship from the COVID buying surge affecting our client base starting in Q2 2023. I was not aware of the requirement and after receiving the notification, made steps that day to move to compliance. The Special Exemption will allow me to continue to pay my team for my other business and covers my basic living expenses.

On the property being known as: 412 Oak Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00040 SE

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

Parcel Number:16-09-25-03-08-008.000

State Parcel Number: 29-09-25-308-008.000-018

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

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

Sarah J. Dooley

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON SUPERIOR COURT NO. 7

COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) SS:

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, ) CAUSE NO. 29D07-2403-PL-002610

Plaintiff, ) v. )

KENTON AND CAMPBELL, BUILDERS, ) a Partnership, AUDITOR and ) TREASURER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, ) INDIANA, )

Defendants. )

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF APPROPRIATION OF REAL ESTATE

This is to notify Defendant, Kenton and Campbell, Builders, a partnership, that you or your attorney must show cause, if any exists, why the real estate to be appropriated by Plaintiff, City of Carmel, Indiana, in this case should not be condemned within 30 days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. Failure to appear before the Hamilton Superior Court No. 7, located at 1 N. 8th St, Noblesville, IN 46060, Phone No. (317) 770-8800, and object within such time could result in the real estate being appropriated without further opportunity to contest the appropriation. However, even after the appropriation, you will have the opportunity to litigate the price to be paid for the real estate.

Witness my Hand and the Seal of the Court affixed at Noblesville, Indiana, this 12th day of March, 2024.

Kathy Kreag Williams Clerk, Hamilton Superior Court No. 7

The designated manner of service is by publication, “for three (3) successive weeks in a weekly newspaper of general circulation and published in the English language” in Carmel, Indiana, pursuant to IC 32-24-1-7(a) (2).

Yasmin L. Stump

Attorney for Plaintiff, City of Carmel, Indiana

Attorney No. 14876-49

YASMIN L. STUMP LAW GROUP, PC Pennwood Office Park II, Suite 101 11495 North Pennsylvania Street Carmel, IN 46032

Telephone: (317) 705-0707

Facsimile: (317) 810-1601

Project: 20-ENG-04-N

Parcel 22 Fee Simple

EXHIBIT “A”

Form WD-1 Encumbers Key #(Not assigned)

A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, Hamilton County, Indiana, and being that part of the grantor’s land lying within the right-of-way lines depicted on the attached Right-of-Way Parcel Plat marked as Exhibit “B”, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of said section South 00 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds East 183.53 feet from the northwest corner of said quarter section, said corner being designated as point “303” on said parcel plat, and which point of beginning is the northwest corner of the grantor’s land; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 39 seconds East 74.76 feet along the north line of the grantor’s land to the northeast corner of the grantor’s land at point “341” designated on said parcel plat; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds East 500.00 feet along the east line of the grantor’s land to the southeast corner of the grantor’s land at point “340” designated on said parcel plat; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 39 seconds West 74.76 feet along the south line of the grantor’s land to the west line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds West 500.00 feet along said west line to the point of beginning and containing 0.858 acres, more or less, inclusive of the presently existing right-ofway which contains 0.138 acres, more or less. .

This description was prepared for the City of Carmel by Jason R. Hesler, Indiana Registered Land Surveyor #21100012, on the 12th day of June, 2023.

by

Jason

R. Hesler

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2024-00043V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 22nd day of April, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Fir., Carmel, NI 46032, wil hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: We are looking for a variance so we can construct a sun shelter, in the northwest corner of our property. The structure will be nestled back among a cluster of existing trees and blocked by an existing pine/evergreen in addition to new landscaping. The reason for our request is due to our home being located on a corner lot within Woodland Springs when per local ordinances your set back lines are the same in the front as they are in my side yard. Our project will / would be extending within the set. The set back for a corner property is 35’ front yard and side yard, so we are requesting a variance to allow our new shelter to sit at 23’ in lieu of the 35’. Enclosed you will find a site plan of our property showing our proposed structure.

With the property being known as: 3710 Brian Place Carmel In. 46032

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00043V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 3710 Brian Place (Woodland Springs, Lot 250)

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

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

David B Alexander, PETITIONER

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON SUPERIOR COURT NO. 7 ) SS:

COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO. 29D07-2403-PL-002653

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. )

THOMAS K. AUMAN, MARILYN ) AUMAN NELSON, CAROLYN AUMAN ) and AUDITOR and TREASURER OF ) HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, ) Defendants. )

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF APPROPRIATION OF REAL ESTATE

This is to notify the Defendants, Thomas K. Auman, Marilyn Auman Nelson and Carolyn, that you or your attorney must show cause, if any exists, why the real estate to be appropriated by Plaintiff, City of Carmel, Indiana, in this case should not be condemned within 30 days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. Failure to appear before Hamilton Superior Court No. 7, located at 1 N. 8th St, Noblesville, IN 46060, Phone No. (317) 770-8800, and object within such time could result in the real estate being appropriated without further opportunity to contest the appropriation. However, even after the appropriation, you will have the opportunity to litigate the price to be paid for the real estate.

Witness my Hand and the Seal of the Court affixed at Noblesville, Indiana, this 12th day of March, 2024.

Kathy Kreag Williams Clerk, Hamilton Superior Court No. 7

The designated manner of service is by publication, “for three (3) successive weeks in a weekly newspaper of general circulation and published in the English language” in Carmel, Indiana, pursuant to IC 32-24-1-7(a)(2).

Yasmin L. Stump

Attorney for Plaintiff, City of Carmel, Indiana

Attorney No. 14876-49

YASMIN L. STUMP LAW GROUP, PC

Pennwood Office Park II, Suite 101 11495 North Pennsylvania Street

Carmel, IN 46032

Telephone: (317) 705-0707

Facsimile: (317) 810-1601 EXHIBIT “A”

Project: 20-ENG-04-N

Parcel 22 Fee Simple

Form WD-1 Encumbers Key #(Not assigned)

A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, Hamilton County, Indiana, and being that part of the grantors’ land lying within the right-of-way lines depicted on the attached Right-of-Way Parcel Plat marked as Exhibit “B”, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of said section South 00 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds East 783.53 feet from the northwest corner of said quarter section, said corner being designated as point “303” on said parcel plat, and which point of beginning is the northwest corner of the grantors’ land; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 39 seconds East 50.01 feet along the north line of the grantors’ land to the northeast corner of the grantor’s land at point “339” designated on said parcel plat; thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds East 100.00 feet along the east line of the grantors’ land to the southeast corner of the grantors’ land; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 39 seconds West 50.01 feet along the south line of the grantors’ land to the west line of said section; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds West 100.00 feet along said west line to the point of beginning and containing 5,000 square feet, more or less, inclusive of the presently existing right-of-way which contains 1,200 square feet, more or less.

This description was prepared for the City of Carmel by Jason R. Hesler, Indiana Registered Land Surveyor #21100012, on the 12th day of June, 2023. by Jason R. Hesler

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49. Makes amends

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66. Expunge

67. HST predecessor

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