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School board narrowly votes to keep controversial book

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Following some lively public discussion, the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees voted 3-2 at its June 10 meeting to back the district’s media review panel’s recommendation to keep a controversial book in the Carmel High School library.

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Community member Cindy Black, who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting, had requested “All Boys Aren’t Blue” be removed. The book is a memoir by George M. Johnson, who is Black and queer, about his childhood and college years.

“Thirty to 40 percent of these victims are abused by their family,” she said. “Many of these victims have not recognized that they were victimized.”

Nelson-Williams cited her own personal experience.

Black, who read a graphic passage from the book, said the high school media specialist told her it wouldn’t be removed because it failed to meet the legal standards of obscenity laws.

“I was confused for the reasoning given because of the book’s focus on incest, sexual abuse, masturbation, (oral sex) and anti-white rhetoric that ran throughout the book,” Black said.

However, nine of the 12 speakers during the 30 minutes allotted for public comment supported the panel’s decision to retain the book.

Dr. Janine Zee-Cheng, a pediatrician and parent of two children in Carmel schools, said the sexual content was not of a prurient nature, which is a criteria of the state’s obscenity law, and that the book shows abuse and trauma.

“That has value because one of your children might read a passage and realize they, too, had that experience,” Zee-Cheng said.

Board members Jennifer Nelson-Williams, Kristin Kouka and Katie Browning voted in favor of the review panel recommendation. Louise Jackson and Greg Brown voted against it.

Nelson-Williams cited information from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute from 2015 that states before the age of 18, one in four Hoosier girls has been sexually abused and one in six boys in Indiana has been sexually abused.

“I can speak to being part of the 25 percent of high school girls that were sexually assaulted, being afraid to tell anyone and actually telling someone and not being believed,” Nelson-Williams said. “Being able to hear someone else’s story and know that I wasn’t alone would have been very powerful for me at that time in my life. As we grapple with young people’s mental health, I think it’s important young children feel that they are heard and seen in our community.”

Nelson-Williams said all parents have the right to make their own decisions on what books their children can read.

Jackson said she understood there was a value of understanding the experience of the book’s author.

“However, the graphic nature of the sexual content I’m uneasy with, I’m uncomfortable with, and I wouldn’t hand the book to my children who are of teenage age right now,” she said. “Because of that, I can’t support the book remaining in the library.”

Browning said the book is not part of the curriculum and no instructional time is devoted to it. She said she supports the highly educated and experienced media specialists and teachers.

“They are experts in the field and dedicated to our community and students,” she said.

After reading the book, Browning said she didn’t believe it met the criteria of obscenity or being harmful to minors.

CCS Superintendent Michael Beresford said parents can monitor the books their children read and see what books their children have checked out.

Following the vote, Brown made a motion to have the board discuss the process of following the state law. It passed 3-2 with Browning and Nelson-Williams voting against it. It will be discussed at a future meeting.

Principals of the Year — Jennifer Greene and Steven Pelych have been named the District V Principals of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Greene, principal of Mohawk Trails Elementary, has been honored as the top elementary principal, while Pelych, principal of Creekside Middle School, has been recognized as the leading middle school principal in District V. The IASP annually recognizes outstanding school leaders who are selected by their peers for their contributions and dedication to their schools and communities. Indiana is divided into 12 districts, with District V encompassing all of Hamilton County and its neighboring counties.

School board recognizes employees — The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees on June 10 honored Creekside Middle School STEM teacher Barbara Glenesk as Carmel Clay Schools Teacher of the Year. Clay Middle School media clerk Carole FitzGerald was named CCS Support Staff of the Year.

Hamilton County teens earn scholarships — Seven Hamilton County Class of 2024 graduates were honored during the Hamilton County Youth Service Awards May 28. Awards are presented by the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs as part of its ongoing effort to recognize outstanding service by youth in the community. Keegan Connor of Westfield High School earned the top award, a $1,000 scholarship. Sydney Schultz from Carmel High School, Drew Wheeler from Fishers High School, Andrew Morrison from Hamilton Heights High School, Gloria Lane from Hamilton Southeastern High School, Maya Narsinghani from Noblesville High School and Gage West from Sheridan High School were each awarded a $300 scholarship. The Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is dedicated to preventing and reducing underage drinking and illegal drug use in Hamilton County.

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Man sentenced for sexually exploiting teen

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A Carmel man has been sentenced to nearly 23 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Thomas Cade Martin, 27, also admitted to sexually exploiting a minor victim in Carmel. He was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution and must register as a sex offender.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, in late 2022 Carmel Police Department officers received a report of sexual exploitation of a male minor victim. The report found that Martin asked a 15-year-old male to meet in-person after being introduced through Grindr, an online dating application. Martin continued conversations with the teen through Instagram and Snapchat, initially lying about his identity and age to groom the victim.

Over the course of three weeks, Martin met the teen on multiple occasions at his Carmel apartment and other public locations to engage in sexual intercourse. Martin also engaged in grooming behaviors, such as purchasing clothes and dinners for the victim and buying the child a birthday cake when he turned 16.

A search of Martin’s cellphone recovered multiple sexually explicit live photos produced by Martin of the victim, as well as other images taken of the two together at local restaurants and public meeting spots in Carmel.

The FBI and Carmel Police Department investigated the case. U.S. District Court Judge James P. Hanlon imposed the sentence.

DISPATCH

Children’s CPR webinar — The Hamilton County Health Department, along with Hamilton County Public Safety Communications, will host a free webinar on Children’s CPR at 6 p.m. June 25. The webinar is designed to equip parents and caregivers with the essential skills needed to perform CPR on children effectively. Secure a spot by visiting tinyurl.com/cpr-for-children.

SUMMER E-BIKE SALE!

City dedicates 1st on Main

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The 1st on Main grand opening featured some firsts.

CITY NEWS

The June 5 dedication of the mixed-used development included the unveiling of the latest sculpture by the late-artist J. Seward Johnson, called “Captured,” which features a woman reading a book on a bench. The sculpture is in the center of the new development.

“This is another statue that Mayor (Jim) Brainard purchased a while ago,” Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said.

The City of Carmel has the largest collection of Seward Johnson sculptures out of his original studio.

Also at the event, Rotary Club of Carmel members rededicated the Rotary clock, which was removed during construction and stored in a street department shed.

“The clock was a gift to the City of Carmel so that we can remind everyone who looks at the clock that we are part of something greater than ourselves,” said Gary Sexton, immediate past president of the Rotary Club of Carmel.

The new mixed-use development is on the northeast corner of Main Street and Range Line Road. It sits on the first historic lots, 1 to 4, of the town of Bethlehem,

whose name was changed to Carmel.

“We worked with the city closely to get the architecture just right,” said Michael Garvey, one of the owners of Lauth, the developer. “We’re very proud of the project and we think it will look equally nice in 10, 20 (years) and years after that.”

The property is on 1.7 acres and includes 35 high-end apartments, eight two-story condominiums and a more 70,000-plussquare-foot office building. Garvey said the total cost of the project was more than $50 million.

“It’s 100 percent leased with some very dynamic tenants,” Garvey said.

Tenants include Tré on Main, an Italian restaurant; Compass Realty; First Databank; McCarter & English; and Assured Partners.

End of an era for Spark Buttons

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

My civility column returns next week.

After 30 years, the era of CarmelFest Spark Buttons sadly must come to an end.

CARMELFEST

I started Spark Buttons in 1994 to give individuals the opportunity to support their community’s Independence Day Celebration. The first Spark Button was just $3 and included a unique number stamped on the front. Each day, a coveted prize from local merchants was announced in a local newspaper, creating excitement and anticipation among Carmel residents. Over the years, the program evolved to comply with Indiana gambling laws, discontinuing the lottery and instead including a packet of valuable coupons with each button. As time went on, the effort involved went up and the return on the buttons diminished. At the same time, generous community sponsors stepped up to

financially support the fireworks.

I want to express my gratitude to all of our loyal customers who supported us year after year, when we needed it, by purchasing a Spark Button. Special thanks to Jack and Ila Badger for their contributions in the early 2000s. Thank you especially to the Carmel merchants who donated valuable gifts and coupons. While we used to say we were “one button short of launching the fireworks,” rest assured that there will still be fireworks on July 4, even though not a single button will be sold.

I am grateful for your enthusiasm throughout the years. Your spark will never be forgotten!

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

“Captured” by artist J. Seward Johnson was unveiled as part of a June 5 dedication ceremony for the 1st on Main mixed-use development. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Carmel man enjoys running, independence at North End

By TIrzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Karachi Warren, 22, recently started a new job at Community North Hospital, moved into a new apartment in Carmel’s North End and received a spike in views on his YouTube channel, Running with Karachi. The achievements are the culmination of years of hard work combined with guidance from a support team.

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Warren was diagnosed with autism at age 3. His mom, Precious Johnson, has been his biggest advocate, making sure he had the support he needed from a young age and signing up for services to support both of them. As a Marion County resident, raising Karachi in Indianapolis Public Schools, Johnson made sure she attended every meeting and workshop available to make sure Karachi was on the best path forward.

Last fall, she attended a town hall meeting for North End, a new development in Carmel that includes 40 units to house adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Initially, Johnson thought Carmel was too far for Warren to relocate, but she filled out his information to place him in the lottery.

“Within probably about three weeks, they let me know that he’s picked for the

lottery. I couldn’t believe it,” Johnson said. Warren was able to select his apartment and move-in date.

Johnson said her son’s move to North End the day before Thanksgiving in 2023 was emotional.

“That me, my family, my husband, we have all done our job and now he is really an independent grown man,” Johnson said.

She often checks up on him and helps with grocery shopping, but otherwise said Warren maintains his independence and “has just done so good.”

Warren enjoys his new apartment and the ability to run on the nearby Monon Greenway.

“It feels great to keep on spreading my wings,” Warren said.

Warren enjoys the community support at North End, including Monday evening music therapy and Thursday nights watching “The Good Doctor.”

“It’s great here as a community,” Warren said.

Warren graduated from Project SEARCH through Community North Hospital in Indianapolis in May and started his new job in the materials management depart-

FOLLOW KARACHI

Since creating his YouTube channel in December 2021, Karachi Warren has seen his viewership rise above 400,000 and just under 2,000 subscribers. His videos show him running throughout Carmel and Indianapolis, and he particularly enjoys creating shorts of unboxing shoes.

When asked what his favorite thing about running is, Warren said, “pacing.” He likes to time himself running 5Ks. He started running cross country and track and field in middle school and says he does it because it is fun.

To follow his channel, visit youtube. com/@runningwithkarachi3955.

ment stocking linens June 10. He works 25 hours per week on five-hour shifts Monday through Friday.

“I’d like to own my own car eventually and plan to live in my own apartment for years to come,” Warren said in his graduation speech. His dream car is a Ford Mustang.

Karachi Warren prepares to compete in the 500 Festival 5K May 4 in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Precious Johnson)

IRC rowing team makes major impact in junior nationals

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Charles Boldt had to be pushed to give rowing a try.

ACHIEVEMENT

“I got into it because one of my buddies from middle school did it,” Boldt said. “It took him a while to get me into it. I said, ‘No, I don’t want to do it. I have cross country.’”

But Boldt eventually gave it a try, made friends quickly and was hooked. He competed in cross country at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School as a freshman before switching his full attention to rowing. A 2024 Brebeuf Jesuit graduate, he was on an Indianapolis Rowing Center four-person team that finished fifth in the quad June 6-9 in the men’s youth (under 19), the top division in the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Fla.

Boldt, who moved from Zionsville to Carmel six months ago, was the only graduate, as the other rowers were Brebeuf Jesuit classmates Kayden Coddens, Indianapolis; Jack Foltz, Westfield; and Fishers High School’s Ryan Miller, who will be a senior. Miller, who is 6-foot-6, is being heavily recruited by colleges.

“Charles is a once-in-a-lifetime athlete for a coach,” Indianapolis Rowing Center coach Mike Burroughs said. “He’s obviously one of the best in the nation. He’s a tremendous leader on the team.”

Last year, Boldt was on a four-person quad team that placed fourth in the under 19 category.

Boldt, who will row for Columbia University, has twice competed in the junior world competition.

“You combine Boldt with Ryan Miller, an exceptionally fast athlete, that’s been the core of that boat,” Burroughs said.

Burroughs came back with his second stint as juniors head coach in August 2023.

The Indianapolis Rowling Center took 31 participants to the USRowing Youth National Championships. Twenty-three were under 17 and eight were under 19.

“We have five boats, and every one of them was in the top 30 in the country, just a tremendous result,” Burroughs said. “All the kids said they had delivered their best race of the season in the finals, which is all you can ask for. They’ll continue to work hard to improve on that next year. They

From left, Kayden Coddens, Charles Boldt, Ryan Miller and Jack Foltz were on the Indianapolis Rowing Center’s quad team that placed fifth earlier this month in the under 19 division in the USRowing Youth National Championships. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Rowing Center)

got to see what it takes to compete at the national level. They are all excited about returning next year.”

Boldt has twice competed on the U.S. Junior Rowing Team, competing in world competitions in Milan, Italy, and Paris.

“I raced in the quad last year in Paris and ended up 12th two years in the single and got 15th in the single in Milan,” Boldt said. “All that has allowed me to get faster and more knowledgeable in the sport, and I tried to bring that back to our club in Indy.”

Hope Witzig, who will be a Zionsville Community High School junior this fall, was in her first nationals.

“I was very nervous just qualifying for nationals, but it was really exciting to go with the whole team and cheering each other on,” Witzig said.

Witzig’s team finished fifth in the Women’s Eight in its C final, placing 21st overall.

“We qualified at the Midwest Championship (in May in Cincinnati) and it was crazy that this lineup that had never really rowed together actually made it,” she said.

Witzig played other sports until she started rowing two years ago.

“I really like the commitment of the team and being able to interact with people from other areas that otherwise I wouldn’t have talked to,” Witzig said. “I really enjoy it as an outlet, if my day is going amazing or my day is going bad, rowing is still there.”

Firm offers free school supplies

By TIrzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Stewart & Stewart Attorneys will host its second “Pack to School” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 4 at 931

GIVING BACK

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S. Range Line Rd. in Carmel. The firm will provide up to 300 filled backpacks free for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade.

“We want to provide backpacks and school supplies to students in need in the community and around our community,” said Hannah Allen, event coordinator and intake specialist at Stewart & Stewart.

The staff will distribute the backpacks at the event, which will include food trucks, games, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. A Carmel firetruck will be on-site for kids to explore.

The event is organized by Stewart & Stewart employees and their families as a way to give back.

“A lot of people (from surrounding areas) will already be here for the Fourth of July parade that happens in Carmel,” Allen said.

The backpacks will include water bot-

and other

tles, pouches, pencils, pens, folders and other school supplies.

“This year, we have added a coloring book, crayons, a flashlight, more fun little items like a Frisbee and golf tee, as well as a book for each child that they will get to choose themselves,” Allen said.

Each backpack will contain a gift card to a local business. Options include Giordano’s, Marco’s Pizza, The Old Spaghetti Factory and Urban Air.

Registration is required so staff can prepare the backpacks. Students can pick from a variety of colors and must be present to receive their backpacks.

To register, visit getstewart.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

COXHALL GARDENS | 5:00 P.M.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with CSO! Scan the QR code to purchase tickets or visit CarmelSymphony.org

Stewart & Stewart is providing free backpacks, water bottles

school supplies during its ‘Pack to School’ event. (Photo courtesy of Stewart & Stewart)

Carmel Pride to include more performances, vendors

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Pride will return for its fourth year with more vendors and performers. The event, which celebrates the local LGBTQ+ community, is set for 3 to 9 p.m. June 30 at Carter Green by the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. New this year will be two drag shows at 1 and 4 p.m. at Feinstein’s in Hotel Carmichael. The Drag Showcase tickets start at $25 and are for those 21 and older.

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“We’ve kind of elevated the art in drag,” said Caitlyn Mount, a 2024 Carmel High School graduate who is one of the organizers. “Due to our partnership with Feinstein’s, we’re welcoming Blair St. Clair, who is a very popular drag queen and also a Hoosier.”

St. Clair is known for performing on the TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Martina Queijo, another recent graduate and Carmel Pride organizing member, said she is excited about the Carter Green performances.

“We have three more hours of performances, so we can welcome in a lot of local bands and performers that have me excited because of the kind of reputation that we’ve been able to build with Carmel Pride,” Queijo said.

Queijo said organizers added more regional bands.

“We have a good mix of adult-led groups, and then we have a few bands with members who have recently graduated from Carmel High School or graduated a few years ago,” Queijo said. “I think we do a good job of not only showing the talent

that exists in the City of Carmel, but also that exists around the state.”

The event is for all ages,

“We really pride ourselves as an organization on creating a family-friendly atmosphere at the event, making sure that everyone feels welcome no matter their age,” Queijo said. “It really helps exposing people of all ages to the LGBTQ+ community in Carmel and central Indiana.”

The event has gone from 84 vendors in 2023 to 111 this year. Vino Mobile Bar is the main alcohol vendor for the event.

“We even have some student vendors who make and sell their own products as their own local business, which I think is really neat,” Queijo said.

There wil be arts, crafts, vinyl records, CDs and vintage clothing vendors.

Mount said about 15 students are involved in planning the event along with an adult advisory board.

“Since our student leadership has such a high turnover with us graduating, we just have some adults to remember the knowledge of past events,” Mount said. For more, visit carmelpride.org.

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CAVES COME TO CARMEL

If they could see it now, the Fisher family would be amazed at the transformation of their historic home.  Built in 1916, their home, now a local landmark, has morphed into Carmel Salt Caves and Spa, Hamilton County’s newest retreat for fun and wellness.  The new owner, Dr. Skye Winslow, remodeled the century-old, authentic, two-story Craftsman home 10696 N. College Ave. into a building that now contains 22 tons of Himalayan salt. That salt was used to create two of the nation’s largest man-made salt caves. In addition, there are multiple foot spa detoxification rooms and a medi cal-grade, far-infrared sauna that seats four. Soon there’ll be a medical-grade red-light therapy bed to help people mitigate inflammation.

Since opening in February, the facil ity has become a popular destination for those seeking better health, and for those seeking a relaxing, unique expe rience with good friends.

Many who have visited Carmel Salt Caves and Spa find it to be “a charming space with good energy. It feels calm.” Dr. Winslow says she feels the same way: “The building was a functioning salon and wasn’t for sale when I pulled into the lot and called the owner to inquire about it. She said she knew I was the right person for the building because the same thing happened to her; she, too, was drawn to the home’s warm energy. It’s almost as if the home chooses the owner, then clears the way for good things to happen!”

amazing space and everyone who visits just loves it. I’m sure the original family would be very pleased to know their home is still much-loved.”

Carmel Salt Caves & Spa, in the heart of Carmel’s Home Place district, is a popular venue for bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, and now there’s a new twist. “Lately companies have been offering sessions to their employees as a corporate wellness benefit. It helps that most of our services are FSA and HSA eligible,” said Winslow.

Winslow says every day someone celebrates a birthday or anniversary at the caves. “It’s such a blessing to have a space for families and friends to gather together and celebrate one another,” she says.

One of the biggest party planners is retired Realtor Debbie Roberts. Debbie participates in multiple women’s groups. After her first visit to the caves, she shared her experience and posted an invitation for friends to join her. To her surprise, more than 200 people responded. She says, “It’s funny because I used to play in this house

Group parties and reservations can be made online at CarmelSaltCaves.com or by calling Dr. Winslow at (317) 533-1485.

Carmel Pride, a celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community, is set for 3 to 9 p.m. June 30 at Carter Green. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Pride)

‘MY FISHING JOURNEY’

Fishing expert launches business to help others embrace the sport

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Fishing with his father when he was a child gave Clint Kowalik a love for the sport. In 2022, he turned his hobby into a business by launching a fishing guide company.

“I’m on this lifelong fishing journey full of exploring and trying and learning,” Kowalik said.

“My favorite place to fish is the next place or a new place. So, that’s my fishing journey. And I just love how I can play a role in the fishing journeys of others. That gets me really excited.”

Through Go Fishin with Clint, Kowalik offers private sessions, group demonstrations, and camp workshops throughout the Indianapolis area, including Carmel’s Central Park, Flowing Well Park and other places in the city.

“The name personifies what fishing should be, just hanging out with a buddy,” Kowalik said. “I like to think of myself as an urban/suburban fishing guide.”

Kowalik, a Greenwood resident, gave up his nearly two-decade career with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to pursue his passion full time.

“Near the end of that run, my position changed to an administrative overseeing position. So, it took me away from my happy place, which is the water’s edge and interacting with people through giving back by sharing my passion and joy,” said Kowalik said, who travels within 60 miles to meet clients.

Kowalik worked as a fisheries aide, assistant fisheries biologist and as the state sport fishing educator while with the DNR. He also ran the Indiana State Fair fishing pond. The experiences provided him with a depth of knowledge of the sport and area fishing sites.

“I’m part environmental educator and part fishing guide, so underneath the environmental educator umbrella, I’m an outdoor skill instructor and a presenter,” Kowalik said.

He works with individual clients, families and groups of all ages and abilities.

“Taking someone fishing that already

knows how to fish is something that I discovered the possibility of when I worked for the DNR,” Kowalik said. He would get calls from people in town for meetings or conventions wanting to get away and fish but in need of gear and location ideas.

“I didn’t really have a lot that I could give that person other than I could tell them where to go,” Kowalik said.

Now, he can offer visitors or new residents equipment and guidance.

“I ask them what their experience is, what they want to try to catch, what kind of experience that they want to have, and then I pick a location based on that,” Kowalik said.

Kowalik tracks weather, water levels and seasonal factors to know the best places and what fish are biting at the time. He also considers client skill level and mobility.

“I like to meet my clients where they are by picking a spot near to them, near where they live, even a place that they may have visited before and didn’t realize that they can go fishing at this water at this particular park,” Kowalik said.

Client Bret Updegraff of Noblesville said Kowalik “has a passion for all things fishing.”

“I had a goal to catch crappie and had never had any luck on my own,” Updegraff said. “Clint started by teaching me the

approach and the how. Within 15 minutes I had my first crappie. Clint scoped out the areas around my home several days before meeting with me.”

When choosing locations for families he focuses on “local, simple, safe and fun.”

“For someone that already knows how to fish, then a great place is far away from people that is quiet and provides an opportunity to catch either a lot of fish or big fish or a different fish than they’re used to catching,” Kowalik said.

Although he teaches mostly catch and release, Kowalik will teach clients how to prepare fish for cooking on request.

Kowalik also gives instruction at field day stations, birthday parties and camp workshops using plastic fish to teach the fundamentals of fishing.

“So, instead of getting lines wet in the water trying to catch fish, participants learn how to put together fishing poles during the class and cast lines,” Kowalik said. “It’s really hands-on.”

Kowalik works with clients of all ages and abilities starting at $50 per hour. To book a session or for more, visit gofishinwithclint.com

Ali Meils of Fishers said fishing guide Clint Kowalik’s expertise led to “an exciting day for three generations of fishermen” in her family.

“Clint met us at one of our neighborhood ponds as we requested, and he brought all the equipment we would possibly need,” Meils said. “He had a variety of fishing poles set up with different lures, which allowed our 6-year-old to fish with one setup, while also challenging the more experienced anglers who were able to cast and reel with different lures.”

She said he offered suggestions and equipment to ensure those participating caught as many fish as possible.

“We all caught multiple fish the short time we had with him, but more importantly, he taught us which lures would be good for those ponds and gave us tips for our future fishing adventures. He even looked through the fishing gear we had on hand to recommend which to use in our ponds,” Meils said.

Meils said Kowalik’s enthusiasm for fishing is “contagious.”

ON THE COVER: Clint Kowalik, founder of Go Fishin with Clint, helps a young client learn to fish in Hamilton County. (Photo courtesy of Clint Kowalik)

Lee Stephan, center, and his grandsons, Luke and Tommy Meils, with a fish they caught after receiving instruction from Clint Kowalik, founder of Go Fishin with Clint. (Photo courtesy of Ali Meils)

Go Fishin with Clint clients fish in Carmel’s Central Park. (Photo courtesy of Clint Kowalik)

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Carmel youth to get another turn as Nemo

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Lucas Freitas had a “fin-up” on being cast as Nemo. After all, he had already played the clownfish.

Freitas, who will be a sixth-grader at Carmel Middle School in August, will play Nemo in Civic Theatre’s production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” The performances are June 21-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Freitas, 11, played Nemo in Forest Dale Elementary School’s production of “Finding Nemo,” so he figured he should audition for the role.

“It’s my first time at Civic and I’ve had a lot of fun so far,” Freitas said. “Getting to play Nemo is so much fun. I’ve watched the movie thousands of times. It might even be millions. I’ve lost track.”

Jack McNally, who will be a Carmel High School freshman, is cast as Nemo’s father, Marlin.

“It’s one of the first times I’ve played an anxious character who is worried for the whole show,” McNally said. “Most of the time I play comic relief characters. It gives me a new perspective because I have to worry about Nemo the entire show. I’m having to change the way I act in order to do it.”

McNally said he enjoys working with Freitas and the costume is more conceptual.

“There is a little more acting to show the costume because it’s not a full costume and the audience has to use its imagination,” McNally said.

McNally was previously in Civic Theatre’s main stage shows of “The Sound of the Music” and “Elf.” He also was in the Junior Civic presentation of “Newsies.”

Matilda Hayes, who will be a North Central High School freshman, plays Dory. Hayes said it has been a great opportunity to expand her comedic timing.

Hayes, who has been with Junior Civic for eight years, said the role is her biggest yet.

Her favorite song is “Go with the

Flow.”

“I feel like that song is perfect in my range,” she said. “Both parts of ‘Just Keep Swimming’ are so much fun to do energy wise.”

Hayes said the cast is a good mix of performers she has worked with for several years and some new ones.

There are 39 members in the cast.

Director Brent E. Marty said he chose not to do full costumes because the focus is on the story.

“It could be taking place in any situation, it doesn’t have to be deep in the ocean,” Marty said. “It could be a parent, a child and a friend in any situation.”

The musical was released for performances in 2023 and is based on a Disney theme-park show created after the 2003 animated movie,

“The show has a great message about family connection and inclusion,” Marty said. “Nemo has his lucky fin and it’s a little thin and how he is able to survive and get by in the world. Dory has her memory issues.”

This is the largest cast Civic’s Young Artists Program has had for “REVUE!.”

There are 18 performers from 14 different high schools around central Indiana. The performances are at 6 and 8 p.m. at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.

“We considered a smaller cast, but eight are ‘REVUE!’ alum, so we decided to go big,’” director/choreographer Kenny Shepard said. “The opener is ‘Once in a Lifetime,’ which to me says it all, and these 16 are embracing the opportunity to share their unique stories one night only. The cast also talks and sings about best friends, parents, dreams for their futures and a fun section called ‘BOB,’ where they relive situations with some unpleasant people in their lives that we call ‘Bob!’

“We’re keeping the show a little lighter this year, although we have a brave and strong cast member, Austin Lizama from Zionsville, who wanted to share his story about grief and, as he says, ‘Maturing by experience versus by age.’”

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Thank You for the Music! An ABBA Party” is set for June 20; “Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett” June 21 and The Ahlwardts present “Human Jukebox” June 22 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘FINDING NEMO JR.’

Junior Civic’s production of ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ is set for June 21-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘KEEP THE CHANGE’

Red Barn Summer Theatre will present “Keep the Change” June 19-23 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre. net.

KENNY

Kenny Chesney’s concert is set for 7:30 p.m. June 20 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.

Carmel Symphony will present a Summer Solstice concert at 8:30 p.m. June 21 at Coxhall Gardens amphitheater in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Matteo Bocelli concert set — The Center for the Performing Arts announced Matteo Bocelli will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Palladium. Tickets are on sale at thecenterpresents.org. At 25 years old, the singer-songwriter has already performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, sharing his sensitive songs and dynamic vocal performances. In 2018, he and his father, renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, released “Fall on Me,” a duet that has amassed more than 400 million streams worldwide. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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From left, Matilda Hayes, Lucas Freitas and Jack McNally appear in Civic Theatre’s production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty Photography)

Lobster Palooza cochairs passionate about Indy Opera

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Jordan Steele has a lifelong connection to the Indianapolis Opera.

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“My dad, John Schmid, was the chorus master for Indianapolis Opera for 40 years, so I grew up going to rehearsals and all of the performances,” Steele said. “My dad passed away in 2022 and I wanted to keep his passion for opera alive by getting more involved with IO. The staff is truly amazing and makes IO still feel like home even after my dad’s passing.” Steele, who lives on the north side of Indianapolis, is co-chair with Rob Ellinger of Lobster Palooza, the 14th annual New England Style Lobster Boil. The fundraiser is set for 6 p.m. July 13 at Basile Opera Center in Indianapolis and is the kickoff for the Opera’s 50th season.  Schmid had retired just a few months before he died in April 2022.

“Lobster Palooza is always a fun event,” said Steele, who was on the event’s board last year. “We’re putting some fun and fresh new spins on the event this year that we think everyone will love.”

Ellinger, a Fishers resident, has been involved with the Opera for five years.

“I believe the arts are very important for a thriving community and individuals,” Ellinger said. “Ellinger Riggs Insurance has been a sponsor of the event for five years and we just believe it’s a great event and we enjoy it a lot.”

For tickets, visit indyopera.org.

Premium Blend will perform at Lobster Palooza. (Photo courtesy of Premium Blend)

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CCP to present classic

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Amber Roth has been a fan of “Anne of Green Gables” since she was a child.

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“My grandmother introduced me to the story, and it’s never really left me,” the Indianapolis resident said. “I’ve seen all the ‘80s movies. I’ve seen the different TV shows telling this timeless classic tale. To be able to bring this to a new generation who might not be familiar with it (is rewarding).”

Roth will direct the Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star Production for youth of “Anne of Green Gables,” June 28 to July 7 at The Cat in Carmel.

Lilah Cross, who will be a Noblesville High School junior, worked with Roth on “Meet Me in St. Louis” in 2021 at Basile Westfield Playhouse

“She reached out to me about the show and auditions,” Cross said. “At first, I wasn’t going to audition because I was going to be in other shows this summer, and then my mom kept telling me, ‘I think you would be perfect for the role,’ and I tried out and got it.”

Cross plays Diana Berry.

“My mom said I looked just like the girl from the TV show,” Cross said. “My grandma gave me the book when I was in elementary school. Then I watched the TV show and I used to be obsessed with it.”

Cross watched the Netflix show, “Anne with an E,” which began a three-season run in 2017.

The challenge Cross said is acting in the 1880s, when the story is set.

Carolyn Noneman, who will be an eighth-grader at Carmel’s Clay Middle School, plays Anne Shirley, an orphan.

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“The most challenging part is learning not to talk as fast because she is a very fast talker and has a lot of thoughts,” Noneman said.

Indianapolis resident Sam Everitt, who will be a freshman at University High School, plays Matthew Cuthbert, who, along with his sister, adopts Anne.

“I like the brother-sister relationship with Matthew and Marilla because that’s fun to act out,” Everitt said.

Lucy Lindner, a Lawrence resident who will be a Cathedral High School senior, plays Marilla Cuthbert.

“I love the chemistry (of the cast) and getting to meet new people, especially because I’m a really shy person,” Lindner said. “So, it’s kind of hard for me to meet new people at times. This has been a great eye-opening moment.”

Jack Levine, who will be an eighth-grader at Carmel’s Creekside Middle School, plays GIlbert Blythe.

“I have to say a lot of awkward things that I don’t like saying,” Levine said of the challenge. “It’s the weird phrasing of the time period.”

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find awesome things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater at 6 Municipal Dr. in Fishers is offering free Tuesdays through July. The summer event features weekly shows by local and regional bands with performances beginning at 7 p.m. each Tuesday. Admission is free. Outside food and drinks are allowed with the exception of alcohol. Food, beverage and snack vendors will be on-site, with some selling beer and wine. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. For more, visit npdamp.com/180/ Free-Tuesdays.

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JULY 16: Karma

JULY 23: 2nd Wind

JULY 30: GrooveSmash

SPONSORED BY Upland Brewing Co., Carmel Music Academy, Metronet, Current Publishing Join us at our free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series every Thursday evening June 13 - July 18.

Carolyn Noneman plays title character in “Anne of Green Gables.” (Photo by Ghost Light LLC)

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Your guide to planning weddings in Hamilton and Boone counties … and beyond

Two Ten Midtown is a modern venue located in downtown Carmel. The space features floor to ceiling windows, indoor ballroom space and city views from the expansive rooftop. 210 can comfortably accommodate 150 guests for a seated reception, or 250 for a cocktail party.

The 210 team also operates Iron & Ember in Carmel and Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville.

www.twotenmidtown.com @twotenmidtown

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Taking the stress out of wedding planning

By Mary Farucci news@youarecurrent.com

There’s no denying that planning a wedding is stressful, but the final stretch before the big day — usually a week out before the wedding — is widely considered the most trying part of the planning period. It’s the time when unforeseen details arise, leaving some brides scrambling instead of connecting with their friends and family. This is when event planners can play a helpful role.

Jean Rivers, and event planner and owner of Blue Llama Events in Indianapolis, knows this all too well.

“The whole relationship is built on trust,” Rivers said. “As long as the client trusts (the event planner), that’s what matters.”

Blue Llama Events has operated in the Indianapolis area for eight years, specializing in weddings, corporate events and private parties, but its specialty is weddings, offering full-service event planning. Services include managing a timeline for planning, budgeting, researching, vendor selection, contract negotiation and review, plus event design. It also can attend vendor meetings all the way through final consultations. The

planners can assist every step of

bride ultimately is in charge of all decisions, but the event planner can assist and manage every step of the planning process.

In the event something unforeseen should arise just before the wedding, here are some tips from Rivers to keep stress in check:

Besides hiring an event planner, websites like Zola.com have free planning apps that can be downloaded to any smartphone.

Keep tabs on a smart budget tracker. If money is an issue, track your wedding planning spending all in one place (usually there’s an app for this) and get helpful payment reminders.

Have a wedding countdown on your smartphone. Don’t lose sight of the excitement by celebrating every day before the big day with a countdown widget.

Finding time and energy to make important decisions about a wedding means managing time efficiently by planning little by little each week before the wedding to avoid mishaps.

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Unique local wedding venues

Think outside the box when planning your nuptials

By Samantha Kupiainen news@youarecurrent.com

When it comes to picking the perfect wedding venue, Indianapolis has a seemingly endless selection of spots to say, “I do.” A wedding venue sets the tone for the reception, which is filled with dancing, mingling, bouquet catching and sparkler sendoffs.

Things to remember when picking wedding and reception venues are size, price and accommodations. It is important to pick a venue that’s not too big or too small for your guest list, but also within budget. Another important point to remember is checking what accommodations the venue includes, such as wedding cake caterers, and decoration rules.

Here’s some more unique Indianapolis venues to consider when picking a spot to host a wedding.

Indianapolis Central Library

This venue is in the heart of downtown Indianapolis and has stunning indoor and outdoor architectural designs, perfect for charming wedding photos. It also features a glass-encased atrium and marble staircase, as well as dressing suites for the bride and groom. The Indianapolis Central Library space can host approximately 500 guests. Free parking is available in the underground garage, and it’s location is near a variety of hotels. Like most venues, outside food and beverages cannot be brought in. The venue works exclusively with Ritz Charles for catering.

Crowne Plaza Union Station

In addition to Romanesque Revival-style structures, Crowne Plaza is packed with Indianapolis history and impressive wedding backdrops. It’s home to America’s first “Union Station” and provides guests with an overlook of downtown. It can hold up to 600 guests and has a glass barrel ceiling and stained-glass wagon wheel, as well as terrazzo floors. Outside food and beverages are not allowed. The venue provides its own catering.

Laurel Hall

Laurel Hall was built more than a century ago and sits on a hill on 6 acres. Its architecture, consisting of stately arches and terraces that mirror European castles, makes for impressive photo opportunities, charming ceremonies and cocktail hours. The space can host up to 200 guests. It also has a grand staircase for brides to make their grand entrances and has space for ceremonies, rain or shine. The space has a preferred list of caterers for weddings, or a guest caterer can be brought in for a $1,500 fee.

Local wedding venues to consider

Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion

Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion in Carmel can seat up to 350 guests. This venue includes an individual event specialist, who assists in coordinating food, beverages and rentals. The permanent glass structure is heated and open year-round for weddings. Guests also can enjoy cocktails on the patio and dance under the stars and, weather permitting, s’mores around the fire pit.

Center for the Performing Arts

Located in the heart of Carmel, the Center for the Performing Arts is an ideal wedding venue for central Indiana brides. Besides weddings,

the space can accommodate wedding showers, rehearsal dinners and the reception. Brides and grooms can choose from a handful of rental spaces, including the Palladium, which can seat up to 1,500 people; the Robert Adam Room, which seats up to 150 people; and the Tarkington, which can seat up to 500 people.

Mustard Seed Gardens Collective

The historic venue dates back to the 1800s, when it was a farmstead owned by George Metsker and his family, who received the property from President Andrew Jackson as compensation for George’s military service during the War of 1812. Today, it’s a unique wedding venue. Couples can choose from a variety of areas on the farm to host their wedding, including the bar, gardens and farmhouse. The barn can seat up to 200 guests.

Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion is a heated permanent glass building open for year round weddings.

(Photo courtesy of Ritz Charles)

Photo credit, clockwise: Jessica Strickland Photography, Caleb Schaftlein Photography, Rachael Foster Photography

Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Etiquette

Setting clear expectations from the start is key for a hassle-fee event

By Mary Farucci news@youarecurrent.com

Planning a wedding can be an exciting and stressful time. Along with the planning process comes proper etiquette from both sides – the couple and the guests – before and after the big day.

Jean Rivers, event planner and owner of Blue Llama Events in Indianapolis, said proper wedding etiquette is something to be followed from the beginning, starting with the couple.

“If the couple has a wedding website, it is the responsibility of the couple to be clear on their website about what they want and don’t want,” she said. “If they ask for no boxed gifts, it’s important that guests follow the couple’s wedding registry.”

• A pre- and post-wedding etiquette don’t is: Don’t drag your feet waiting to mail thank-you cards. If a couple receives gifts during their engagement party or bridal shower, they should be prepared to send a formal thank you note within two to three weeks of the festivities. For any gifts that were sent before the wedding date, send a thank you card as soon as possible, before the wedding. For any gift that is given on the wedding day, the couple should mail a thank you card within three months. And for gifts received after the wedding, the couple should send a thank you card within two to three weeks.

• For guests, when it comes to wedding attire, dress formally, even if the invitation says it’s casual attire. Avoid wearing T-shirts, jeans, shorts, flip-flops, sneakers, etc.

• RSVP ASAP! If a guest receives a wedding invitation, that means they should respond before the deadline or as soon as receiving the invitation.

• Plus-ones: Don’t ask to bring an extra guest(s) unless the invitation explicitly states to do so. The same goes for bringing kids. If the wedding invitation mentions “adults only,” there’s no room to wonder whether kids are invited. If the invitation is addressed to the entire family, it’s safe to assume that kids are welcome to attend the wedding.

• Arrive early for the wedding ceremony. It’s a faux pas to be “fashionably late” to a wedding. Ideally, guests should arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony begins.

• Photobombing. It’s the happy couple’s big day, something they’ve been looking forward to and planning for months – maybe even years – so avoid getting in the way of the photographer and don’t photobomb where it’s not appropriate during formal photo-ops.

Photo by Curious Courtney’s Photography

Hidden costs to remember

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By Samantha Kupiainen news@youarecurrent.com

According to The Knot, a wedding-planning website, the average wedding cost $35,000 in 2023. Included in that price were the bride’s dress, the wedding venue and reception rental, food and drink selections, the photographer and the DJ, among other expenses. The Knot estimates the average wedding venue costs $12,800, while the average photographer charges up to of $3,000 for services, not including videography, which is a separate charge.

As couples go through the wedding-planning process, a number of hidden and lesser-known fees should be factored into the overall wedding budget. Often, the fees and charges can quickly add up, which can cause brides and grooms to go over their budgets.

Here are some lesser-known fees hidden within wedding planning, according to area wedding vendors:

weddings are pricy enough, consideration becomes important

Tips

Per custom, the wait staff serving at the reception should be tipped 20 percent of the overall food and beverage cost. Often, the tip isn’t included in contracts or advertised; rather, it’s something expected. This “fee” is especially important to remember when $100-plus plates are being served at dinner because the costs can add up fast. Other people that customarily are tipped for their services include hair and makeup artists, manicurists, DJ’s and photographers. The officiant and live-music performers also are usually tipped, as well as the wedding planner and coordinator. A subtle way to present tips is through a hand-written thank you note at the end of the reception.

Bar charges

Having an open bar or some sort of beverage service is usually at the top of every bride and groom’s wish list. However, the bar service arguably has the most hidden additional fees. Common charges to consider when booking a bar for your wedding are bar set-up charges, bartender fee, a minimum sales charge, service charge and Indiana state sales and beverage taxes.

Cake-cutting fee

Customarily, the bride and groom cut into the first piece of their wedding cake and feed each other their first bite. However, lesser known is the cake-cutting fee some venues charge. Many wedding venues charge a fee for the wait staff to cut, plate and serve guests their slice of cake. A few ways to get around this are to serve an alternate dessert or have a self-serve station where guests can cut and plate their own piece of cake.

Travel fees

Photographers and makeup and hair artists will often charge a fee if they have to travel a certain number of miles. The standard rate is about 25 cents to 50 cents per mile, while others will charge a flat rate if they have to travel a certain distance, which can add up to several hundred dollars. A good way to avoid this is to choose vendors closer to the venue and ask about travel fees before signing any contract.

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Hidden fees can quickly add up. (Stock Photo)

A mother’s viewpoint and pointers

Commentary by Terry Rake

Most would believe on wedding day is all about the bride and groom, and while that, indeed, may be the case, the mother of her child entering marriage often seems like an afterthought. Mothers play vital roles, though.

As a mother, the birth of your child is one of the most important days in life. The wedding day, though, is a very close second.

Having experienced three weddings in less than three years, I can tell you from experience that it will be an unforgettable chapter in your life story. Helping to plan these once-in-a-lifetime events was beyond rewarding for me. The planning process allowed me to connect and get to know my new daughter-in-law to-be and two sons-in-law to-be, as well as their families. Making the effort to invite these new people in your life to a breakfast, afternoon tea or whatever activity you prefer, will result, hopefully, in a wonderful beginning to your extended family.

Your responsibility as mother-incharge now has been upgraded to being a wealth of information and a resource for your child as they navigate a new role as husband or wife.

The morning of the special day will be packed full of activities that will fly by seemingly at the speed of light. If you are a mom that likes to be the center of attention and likes being in charge, or one that doesn’t like being told to “relax,” this day certainly will be a new experience. It will not be your norm. Take a deep breath and know you will be OK.

In fact, your focus will be on your daughter or son and all those present, as this magical event unfolds and comes to life right before your eyes. You will witness a torch being passed as your child takes on a completely different role. Your responsibility as mother-in-charge now has been upgraded to being a wealth of information and a resource for your child as they navigate a new role as husband or wife. I assure you all will be well. A tear or two may be shed on this day, as your heart will be full of love and lasting memories will be made.

Enjoy every minute of it, as it will be over before you know it.

Terry

Rake, a mother of three married children, owns Titus Bakery and is a resident of Zionsville. For more, email her at rake@indy. rr.com.

First dance or first dollar? First dance or first dollar?

Striking the right chord for your wedding and reception music

By Adanna Mbanu news@youarecurrent.com

Choosing music for a wedding can seem daunting. Getting the perfect song for a first dance or when walking down the aisle should never be a source of stress; it should be an exciting event.

Not knowing where to start, one might ask around and see what the best options are. With a variety of factors in mind, Indianapolis resident Emma Korte — who was married in September 2023 — factored in price when selecting music.

“Pricewise, a DJ is cheaper and more in our budget than, say, live music,” Korte said. “And our venue wouldn’t have had a spot for a band, and we knew that we had some songs that probably wouldn’t have sounded the same or as good with a live band doing a cover compared to the original song that we could have.”

Live music, however, is another option.

Professional harpist Elizabeth O’Meara “loves to play for people,” especially at weddings, and she loves to “play for large groups of people and keep them entertained.” The Fishers resident also has a website, indyharpist.com, that helps her book event.

“I love weddings. People always laugh and ask if I’m tired of dealing with difficult brides or wedding planners, and I’m not,” O’Meara said. “I just think I am the memory maker of somebody’s important day. Cake gets eaten, and dresses go back in the box, and pictures go on a drive, but the music, the memory of it, and how it sounds and how you felt is something that you’ll always have with you. You’ll be somewhere and hear music from your wedding, and it should bring back amazing and beautiful memories.”

The wedding website The Knot is also a useful tool for couples deciding on music options. It provides vendors and lists of musicians, DJs, and song suggestions.

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Professional harpist and Fishers resident Elizabeth O’Meara plays harp outdoors.

Willow Chapel is a popular wedding venue

By Conrad Otto news@youarecurrent.com

Thomas Caterers of Distinction is a gourmet catering business in Indianapolis that offers a variety of unique event venues, including its popular Willow Chapel in Carmel.

Set on the Black Iris Estate wedding venue in Carmel, Thomas Caterers owner Kelly Early said the idea for the chapel was inspired by a social media post.

“I found a tree church in New Zealand on social media,” Early said. “It was very cool, but very small.”

Early said the church in New Zealand was only 10-foot-by-10-foot, so she wanted to build something much

larger.

In 2018, she decided to build a 30-foot-by-60-foot structure and planted approximately 1,300 willow rods near it. Willow rods are branches from willow trees that Early said grow quickly and are sturdy enough to adapt to virtually any weather conditions.

“People wanted to get married right away,” Early said. “(The chapel) has a very whimsical feel. Something is very special about it.”

The chapel was first used in 2019, when Early’s daughter got married in the structure. Early said it was gratifying to see her daughter be the first to use it.

“The structure is special to the city, the state and to us,” she said. “It’s very unique.” To learn more about the chapel, visit blackirisestate.com.

First comes love, then comes the wedding followed by a romantic honeymoon in a beautiful setting. This rings true to Lorryn Langton, owner of Pink Pineapple Travel. A local, women-owned business here in Hamilton County serving clients with travels around the Caribbean, especially with honeymoons and destination weddings. Langton has visited 11 Sandals Resorts including the newest exotic destination, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Langton has a team of 15 travel designers including Wedding Specialists ready to help couples select the right-for-them resort based on their interests, vision and budget. “Sometimes we feel like ‘relationship mediators' helping guide couples between their interests. Sometimes one partner envisions an active honeymoon, while the other wishes to relax on the beach. We really love to help with our personal experiences to help them make the best decision."

Pink Pineapple Travel is a Preferred Sandals Agency - with that knowledge, expertise and industry relationships at each property, their travel designers work with the clients to craft the sweet harmony of their honeymoon, anniversary celebration or friends getaway. Sandals Resorts are

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built for couples and are adult-only, all-inclusive with more inclusions than any other all-inclusive brand. “Non-motorized water sports such as stand up paddleboarding, scuba diving, snorkeling and water skiing are just a sample of inclusions that save our clients money on their vacation." Clients never pay this travel team a fee to book their travels since they are paid by the supplier (in this case Sandals Resorts). "We strive to make a seamless travel experience as couples are busy preparing for their weddings or simply busy with life."

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Jazz Fest to feature students

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Jazz Festival Artistic Director Blair Clark is committed to encouraging the next generation of jazz musicians.

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Clark said the college jazz ensembles and high school students are part of the mission to involve college and high school students during the Aug. 9-10 Jazz Festival.

Clark said it’s a good place for high school students to network and to introduce college students to Jazz Fest.

and learn, which is not a bad thing, but to practically be on the stage and perform and realize their passion for performing.”

On Aug. 9 at the Studio Theater, the University of Indianapolis ensemble will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by Butler University from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Aug. 10 performances include Indiana University from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Ball State University from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

McClung

“The college students get to see other bands from international, national, regional and local acts and interact with them,” Clark said. “You can teach someone all the notes and what they do and know. But if you give them practical opportunities to network with other artists and hone their skills on stage before a live audience, what a better way to educate. They get a chance to not just be in a classroom

The Carter Green stage will feature free entertainment. Europa, a jazz band that includes members from Carmel and Zionsville, from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 10, followed by music professors from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.

“One of the reasons we are having Europa open up is the opportunity for these high school students to see and get to know the college professors,” Clark said.

Teilah McClung, a Carmel resident and a senior at The Classical Academy in Indianapolis, will perform on a separate stage throughout the day between bands at Carter Green.

Meandering Westfield’s Monon

Commentary by Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Editor’s note: This column is the first in a bi-weekly series featuring local trails.

With summer in full swing and daylight lasting nearly 15 hours each day, families are on the lookout for activities to keep everyone occupied. In central Indiana, there is no shortage of trails for folks of all ages and abilities.

The Monon Trail in Westfield covers a roughly 5-mile portion of the former Monon Railway. But more than a connection from north to south, the junction of the Monon with Midland Trace provides opportunities to explore Westfield’s parks.

Where to start: Access the Midland Trace west of the Monon Trail at Quaker Park, 17501 Dartown Rd. The park provides ample parking, a splash pad, a playground, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, bathrooms, picnic pavilions and even a hammock and a free little library.

To the east, Midland Trace Trail runs through Grand Junction Plaza, with playground equipment, restrooms and connec-

The junction of the Monon and Midland Trace trials in Westfield provides access to recreational opportunities throughout Westfield.

tions to downtown Westfield’s restaurants.

The paved trails of the Monon and Midland Trace offer an even surface with little grade changes, making it perfect for walking, running, bicycle riding, rollerblading and strollers. Amenities include parking, drinking fountains, dog waste stations, benches, bike racks, restrooms and fitness stations.

For trail maps, visit westfield.in.gov under the ‘parks and recreation’ tab.

Warning issued over new drug

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Health officials in Indiana are warning the public about the emergence of the drug medetomidine — a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine — mixed with illicit substances.

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The Indiana Department of Health issued a statewide alert June 5 to coroners, law enforcement and first responders. According to the IDOH, medetomidine is most commonly detected alongside fentanyl, xylazine and heroin.

Medetomidine is commonly referred to as the ‘zombie drug.’ Symptoms can include sedation, analgesia, dry mouth, respiratory depression, hypnotic effects, dilated pupils, hypothermia, muscle twitching, slow heart rate and initial hypertension followed by prolonged hypotension.

The drug was recently detected in returned syringes at multiple Marion County Syringe Service Program sites.

“The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office has not yet seen medetomidine during our investigations of fatal overdoses,” stated Coroner Jeff Jellison. “Because of its

Narcan is recommended for suspected medetomidine overdoses since the drug is often mixed with opioids. (Photo courtesy of the Hamilton County Health Department)

widespread use just south of our county border, the community must remain on alert. Medetomidine is commonly mixed into pills and powders often purchased on the street or from internet black market pharmacies.”

Medetomidine was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1996 for veterinary use, specifically as a sedative for dogs, and is stronger and longer acting than xylazine.

TAKE A HIKE!

(Photo by Marney Simon)

Catchings shares passion for tea

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Former WNBA star Tamika Catchings has been quite busy since her retirement from the Indiana Fever.

EXPANSION

“Life doesn’t stop when the ball stops bouncing,” she said.

After retiring in 2016, she was named director of player development and franchise development for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. The 2021 Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer was later promoted to vice president of basketball operations and general manager for the Fever. She left that post in 2022.

2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

Catchings, a former University of Tennessee standout and four-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist, has been a television analyst for women’s college basketball for ESPN and the SEC Network since 2017.

She became the owner of Tea’s Me Cafe in early 2017 and has added two locations in Indianapolis. She has now launched bottled teas to retailers.

Catchings said she has been a tea drinker since childhood, when her mother would make sun tea. As an adult, she drinks more hot tea.

“Tea has been a vital part of calming me down and keeping me centered around the family values we had,” said Catchings, who lives on the west side of Indianapolis. “It played such an important role in my life.”

Catchings heard about Tea’s Me Cafe, 140 E. 22nd St., from a fan in 2005.

“I went in there and met the owners and it became my space I would go to,” Catchings said. “I was having a meeting when I heard the owners were moving and shutting it down.”

Catchings bought it and then opened a location at 3967 N. Illinois St. in the Butler Tarkington area in 2021, followed by a third one at Ivy Tech, 2535 N. Capitol Ave., in 2023. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and desserts.

In 2023, Catchings took Tea’s Me Cafe into the retail market. The bottled teas include Pomegranate Blueberry and Keywine (herbal teas), Summer Blush and Tropical Cyclone (green teas) and Kenya (black tea).

The teas are sold at Meijer stores in Zionsville, Westfield, Noblesville, Carmel, and Indianapolis (96th Street). Catchings said Kroger, Market District and Fresh Thyme sell the teas as well.

A percentage of sales from the bottled teas are donated to the Catch the Stars

Foundation, which Catchings founded with her sister, Tauja Catchings, 20 years ago. Tauja played at the University of Illinois. Their father, Harvey Catchings, played 11 seasons in the NBA.

Catch the Stars provides underprivileged youth with fitness, literacy and mentoring programs.

Catchings played 15 seasons with the Fever, leading the team to the 2012 WNBA title.

After tearing her ACL her senior year at Tennessee, she sat out her 2001 rookie year with the Fever while rehabbing and got to know Indianapolis.

Catchings is delighted to see WNBA attendance grow with the arrival of Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark, along with rookies such as the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardosa.

“I love watching the WNBA continue to grow,” she said. “There are so many great young players who have been able to come out of this class at an unprecedented time.”

Catchings said it’s great to see Fever fans rejuvenated with the attention Clark receives. The Fever have not made the playoffs since Catchings retired.

“(The fans are) coming alive. During our runs there were a lot of people there with us when we won the championship in 2012 and when we went back in 2015,” Catchings said. “It’s been a couple of rocky years (since), but I’m really excited about the future of the Fever. They still need some time to figure out how to play together. I hope the city gives our team grace.”

Former Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings with five types of bottled teas. (Photo courtesy of Dittoe Public Relations)

Fashion Mall adding jewelry store

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

Laguna Beach, Calif., -based gorjana is set to open a new store July 1 in The Fashion Mall at Keystone, 8702 Keystone Crossing, in Indianapolis.

COMING SOON

“Our expansion into The Fashion Mall at Keystone is in response to the enthusiasam,” co-founder Gorjana Reidel said. “The Fashion Mall at Keystone is Indianapolis’ premier luxury lifestyle center, so it’s fitting as our first location in Indiana.”

The jewelry brand, known for layered styles — including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and charms — features gold and a mix of diamonds, opals and sapphires, among other stones. The brand also offers a line of fine jewelry. Prices range from $25 to $4,500.

A unique gift with purchase will be available to Keystone customers in July and complimentary gift wrapping is included with every purchase.

“At gorjana, we pride ourselves on creating a space that feels elevated, yet welcoming,” Reidel said.

The Keystone store will feature blush terrazzo, plush seating and custom artwork.

The new store is the 75th nationwide for gorjana, which was founded in 2004.

The brand’s mission includes giving back to the communities its stores serve.

Recent partnerships include The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Baby2Baby, Toys for Tots and Dress for Success. The company is seeking Indianapolis-area partnerships.

Store hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

For more, visit gorjana.com.

The jewelry brand, known for layered styles is set to open July 1. (Photo courtesy of gorjana jewelry)

Proud as a (wandering) peacock

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

It was the biggest news in our neighborhood since several septic tanks in our cul-de-sac backed up and the sewage cascaded into Karen’s yard.

HUMOR

The story began when I went on a jog around the neighborhood. As I passed a row of homes, Brenda stood on the side of a neighbor’s house, peering into the backyard. She motioned me to join her in this clandestine observation.

We both peeked around the corner and there was Kevin. I was surprised to see Kevin. You don’t see Kevin in your neighborhood very often. Probably never. Kevin, you see, is a peacock.

Kevin seemed not to notice us, but he was certainly aware of himself as he preened in the glass sliding doors, either proud of his own plumage or happy to see a fellow peacock in Fishers, where such birds are not exactly indigenous. I learned his name was Kevin because I discovered he has his own Facebook page -- Where’s Kevin?. It turns out that there are also Kevins in several other cities. If you see a loose peacock, it’s a Kevin.

When I told my wife Mary Ellen, she was very surprised. Why? Because I am not a heavy drinker, and I am drug-free except for Lipitor. But the photo I took did not lie. Kevin the Peacock was proudly parading around our neighborhood.

I alerted our neighbor Bob, the unofficial guru on all things animal-related in our adjacent valley. His frequent hikes keep our neighborhood updated on the owls, deer, turtles and coyotes that inhabit the area. Bob has seen it all, but never a Kevin.

Eric tried to entice the bird with a scattering of blueberries at his feet. I’m unsure what he would have done if the bird had

approached him. Eric probably didn’t know, either. Bob shadowed Kevin from the street as the bird paraded from backyard to backyard. Bob wanted to prevent Kevin from wandering into a busy traffic area.

Kevin ended up on our back patio. Neighbors showed Mary Ellen photos they had taken. My wife was just a floor above when all this happened.

“How could I have missed all the excitement?” my wife asked when she saw everyone’s iPhone pics.

The explanation was simple: She was washing her hair. The shower was on, then the dryer buzzed along, and she was binging on old episodes of “Grace and Frankie” on her iPad. If six grown men had encountered a hippo on the floor below, she would have missed that, too.

Where did Kevin come from? Nobody knows. Where will he be next? Same answer.

Kevin’s Facebook page has about 5,000 followers, including a map of where he was last seen. I am sure he is the talk of everywhere he visits. He brought joy to all who observed him in our little neck of the woods.

Kevin roams freely, although he does have an affinity for one couple’s home, which he often returns to, only to wander off again. If you are fortunate ever to see Kevin, enjoy his majesty and splendor and remember that expression, “Free as a bird.”

If you see Kevin, do not call the police. Just enjoy the moment.

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

Is there a call of duty?

Commentary by Terry Anker

Mary Todd Lincoln presented a bit of a challenge for sober old Abe. Many modern psychologists and historians attribute her behavior, which was considered at the time to be an indication of significant impropriety, as evidence that the first lady was suffering from bipolar disorder. Since the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders did not identify the category of issues that define the condition until 1980, it is impossible to imagine that Mary would have been able to get the help that she needed — or that her loyal husband was not suffering, too. One can imagine the jeering from his

ESSAY

impose his will upon her? What right did they have to peer into the Lincoln bedroom? Should others be allowed to judge him for her comments? Did they live at a time when marriage meant ideological lockstep?

Hillary, Nancy, Jackie, Barbara or Michelle — what liberty can they expect to express themselves with or without regard to the impact that it would have on their spouse or anyone else? Do we take an oath along with our partner to play along? Today, many demand that Martha-Ann Bomgardner and Ginni Thomas quiet down. The opinions of these women, when stated, have led to calls by some that their husbands, now U.S. Supreme

Thank you, readers for joining my worldwide journeys

Commentary by Don Knebel

Because Current is making some content changes to its newspapers, this will be my last column that you can read here. But it will not be the last column about my travels. Beginning June 25, you will be able to find them every week on my website, donknebel.com. I will also continue to post my columns on Facebook. So, you will be able to continue reading about my trip

TRAVEL

to Egypt, my most recent trip to Vietnam and Cambodia and upcoming trips to new places that I have in mind.

My first column in Current was published on Feb. 22, 2012. The subject was international toilets, a subject I promised never to write about again. In the 585 columns since, I have written about my visits to 40 countries, 22 states and the District of Columbia. I have kept that promise. But in 2015, I published “Flushed with Curiosity,” a so-called “toilet book’ that

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Carmel, Indiana Department: Engineering Department One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032

Rental Property: 10583 Lakeshore Drive E. Carmel, IN 46033

Notice is hereby given that the Engineering Department for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, will receive bids for the lease of the above-described rental property from 10:00am EST on June 25, 2024, to 10:00am EST on August 24, 2024 NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The minimum bid is Two Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500).

The rental is a four bedroom, two and a half bath, approximately 2,338 square foot property with minibarn and two car garage. Lease terms and tours of the rental may be requested by contacting Courtney Livingston at clivingston@carmel.in.gov or by calling 317-571-2472.

The property may not be leased to a person who is ineligible under Indiana Code 36-1-11-16. A bid submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify both the beneficiary of the trust and the settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust. Bids are open to public inspection. A bidder may raise another bidder’s bid.

All bids may be submitted by emailing Courtney Livingston at clivingston@carmel.in.gov with the subject line “BID – RENTAL PROPERTY 10583 LAKESHORE DRIVE E.” The bid must include the bid amount, the bidder’s name, and how many people, children, and pets will occupy the rental. The winning bidder shall provide proof of income as well as a deposit of $2,500.

The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body.

Questions may be directed to Courtney Livingston by emailing clivingston@carmel.in.gov or by calling 317-571-2472. For special accommodation(s) needed by handicapped individuals please call 317-5712472.

Jacob Quinn

Clerk

Filed June 4, 2024 Clerk of the Hamilton County Circuit Court STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT NO. )SS:

COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO.: 29C01-2406-MI-006106

IN RE: THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ) )

MARTIN S. SHORT, ) )

Petitioner, ) ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Martin S. Short, whose mailing address is 12080 Bennington Trace, Carmel, Indiana 46032, Hamilton County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Hamilton Superior Court requesting that his name be changed to Martin S. Davidson.

Notice is further given that a hearing will be held on said Petition on the 4th day of October, 2024 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

/s/ Nancy L. Cross

Nancy L. Cross #3756-49

Attorney for Petitioner

Date: 5/31/24

Distribution:

Nancy L. Cross, #3756-49

CROSS GLAZIER REED BURROUGHS, P.C.

11595 North Meridian Street, Suite 110

Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: (317) 582-1040

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Kathy Kreag Williams

Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk

included 101 of my best early columns. You can still find that small book on Amazon. com at more than twice its original price. The only review (which I did not write and don’t know who did) describes it as the “best toilet book you will ever own.” I doubt that.

Over the now more than 13 years I have written this column, some of you have stopped me on the street to tell me that you enjoy reading it. Some of you have told me you use my columns to create

your own “bucket list” or itineraries for your own travels. That has been a great treat for me, knowing not only that my columns are being read but they that they are being appreciated. Thank you.

CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Project: Monon Boulevard Spray Plaza Modifications

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation will receive sealed bids for the above described Project at the Board’s Administrative Offices located at 1411 East 116th Street, Carmel Indiana 46032 on June 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm local time and, commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices. 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 Spray Plaza Modifications” printed clearly on the outside of the envelope.

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. A three year maintenance bond will be required upon final completion. For bids in excess of $300,000, bidders must submit a Certificate of Qualification under Ind. Code 4-13.64 with their bid, or prior to performing any work on the Project. 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 performance and payment bonds, and begin work without delay in the event the award is received.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is proposing to modify an existing spray plaza located south of Elm Street along the Monon Boulevard. This spray plaza was installed as part of the Phase 2 Monon Boulevard Project. The contractor shall modify existing features of the spray vaults to become a one use system instead of a recirculating system. Contractor shall install new water services, remove and replace pavers, modify spray heads, and modify features inside the existing vault tanks. 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 and obtained from the office of CrossRoad Engineers, PC, 115 N 17th Ave, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107; Phone: (317) 780-1555. A digital set can be obtained by emailing David Webster at dwebster@crossroadengineers.com. The plan charge will be $100 for paper copies and $50 for digital copies. Payments and costs of Contract Documents and related supplemental materials 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.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. local time on site at the Spray Plaza at W Elm Street and the Monon Boulevard. All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

The Board intends to award a contract for the Project in accordance with Ind. Code §36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bid alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the bidding documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and any alternates accepted.

For special accommodations for individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting and in need of assistance, please call or notify David Webster at (317) 780-1555x108 or dwebster@crossroadengineers.com 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. Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than sixty (60) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of Owner and which does not afford any bidder a material competitive advantage over other bidders and 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 Board as determined by the Director.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

LIFESTYLE

Across

1. Papas’ partners

6. Golden Rule word

10. Civil rights org.

14. Volunteer’s offer

15. Anderson Orchard fruit

16. “The Say Hey Kid”

17. Start of a local haiku...

20. Hightail it

21. Carmel Racquet Club match part

22. Breadwinner

23. Rose-Hulman, e.g. (Abbr.)

25. Indian wrap

26. Playground retort

29. Letters on a Cardinals

cap

30. Gear parts

34. Jogged on the Monon Trail

35. Like a designated driver

37. San ___, Brazil

38. ...haiku, Part 2...

41. Misery

42. Easy Pacers shot

43. Hoosier Park feedbag morsel

44. Microscope part

45. Covert grp.

46. Wedding reception tributes

48. “Don’t worry about me”

50. “___, Brute?”

51. Maine city

54. Ind. National Guard rank

55. I-69 access

59. ...end of the haiku

62. Take it easy

63. Wrestling style

64. Give a speech

65. Small amounts

66. Showbiz awards grand slam

67. Alternative to plastic Down

1. Irritate

2. GI offense

3. Mucky stuff

4. Notwithstanding 5. ___-pitch softball

6. Surprising Colts win 7. Tidy

8. You basked for it

9. Tribulation

10. Western Hemisphere

11. James of “The Godfather” 12. Old stringed instrument

13. “Back in the ___”

18. Part of 56-Down

19. Britton Tavern, e.g.

24. A lack of influence

25. Barber’s sharpener

26. Type type

27. Kitchen appliance

28. Stop at

29. Early photo tint

31. Greek liqueurs

32. Toot one’s own horn

33. Soils with chimney

grime

36. It’s a dyeing art

37. Buck Creek Winery choice: ___ Grigio

39. Penetrating thoughts

40. Minuscule

45. Whodunit discovery

47. Indiana’s “City of Spires”

49. Southwest Grill guy

50. Disney theme park

51. “The Hick from French Lick”

52. Between ports

53. Crash-probing agcy.

54. Hunter’s garb, for short

56. “Right away!”

57. Dole (out)

58. Hamilton County Court jury member, in theory

60. Kind of nut

61. Summit Answers on Page 23

NOTICE OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC’s STANDARD CONTRACT RIDER NO 67 CREDITS ADJUSTMENT DUKEENERGY INDIANA,LLC(“DukeEnergy Indiana”) hereby provides notice that on or about July 24, 2024, Duke Energy Indiana will submit an update to its Standard Contract Rider No. 67, Credits Adjustment (“Standard Contract Rider 67”) to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) for approval under the Commission’s thirty-day administrative filing procedures and guidelines. Standard Contract Rider 67 provides the rate adjustment to 1) adjust for 2023 reconciliation, 2) refund the IGCC Property Tax Incentives, 3) amortize Excess Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes resulting from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, 4) refund resulting from the Rate Case Remand order (Cause No 45253), 5) refund Step 2 rate adjustment from Duke Energy Indiana’s retail rate case (Cause No. 45253.), 6) refund depreciation expense for the Gallagher Plant retirement, 7) refund utility receipts tax, and 8) refund regulatory asset amortization. Standard Contract Rider 67 is applicable to all Duke Energy Indiana retail electric customers. Thissubmission is expected to be approved approximately thirty days after filing unless an objection is made. Any objections may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, Dana Kosco or Lorraine Hitz of the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor at the following addresses or phone numbers:

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