Carmel City Council Quarterly Update
The Carmel City Council is comprised of nine members elected to four-year terms: three elected at-large and six elected from districts.
Carmel City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month unless holiday.
Agenda deadline is at noon, six business days before the Council meeting unless changed by Council (contact Clerk of the City for changes).
TONY GREEN
President
South Central District #5 (317) 408-9071 agreen@carmel.in.gov
TERESA AYERS
North Central District #1 (317) 296-1090 tayers@carmel.in.gov
ADAM AASEN
Vice President Southeast District #3 (317) 696-4640 aaasen@carmel.in.gov
SHANNON MINNAAR
Northeast District #2 (317) 671-2968 sminnaar@carmel.in.gov
Finance Committee Update
RICH TAYLOR Chaplain At-Large (317) 671-9864 rtaylor@carmel.in.gov
MATT SNYDER Parliamentarian At-Large (317) 671-2430 msnyder@carmel.in.gov
RYAN LOCKE
Northwest District #4 (317) 671-3175 ralocke@carmel.in.gov
DR. ANITA JOSHI
West District #6 (317) 671-9442 ajoshi@carmel.in.gov
JEFF WORRELL At-Large (317) 471-9836 jworrell@carmel.in.gov
The City Council constitutes the legislative body of the city. It has power over the city budget and passes city ordinances and resolutions.
Land Use Committee Update
Remains in Committee to gather speed data at crosswalks before returning it to the full Council for a vote: Ordinance D2696-23, an ordinance to authorize the City Engineer to evaluate speed limit in roundabout entry and exit zones containing a crosswalk. If determined necessary, Board of Public Works votes to implement. Carmel Police Department will enforce once properly signed. Meetings held at City Hall Council Chambers, 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month.
The Committee has tackled several development projects and has been able to negotiate a better product for the community as a whole. We addressed and advanced the substantial changes to the Park and Recreation Impact Fees (PRIF) ordinance. A full comprehensive review of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is underway now. Meetings are on the Wednesdays following a council meeting in the Carmel Clay Public Library at 5:30 p.m.
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Wow, it’s hot!
Council rejects
daycare proposal,
expansion of Jackson’s Grant Village
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
The Carmel City Council on June 17 unanimously rejected a proposal that would have allowed for a 10,000-square-foot building to house a daycare in Jackson’s Grant Village. A daycare is a permitted use for the site, but the planned unit development ordinance that sets standards for Jackson’s Grant Village states that no single tenant may occupy more than 5,000 square feet. The limit on tenant space was set when the PUD was approved in 2020 in response to several nearby residents saying they did not want any retail included in the development.
DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner DeMao Retail Consultants had requested several amendments to the PUD, including the addition of a 1.8-acre parcel
surrounded on three sides by Jackson’s Grant Village. Republic Development, which is developing Jackson’s Grant Village, had hoped to incorporate the parcel into the project in 2020 but it did not become available before the PUD was approved.
With the parcel now proposed to become part of Jackson’s Grant Village, the petitioner requested a reconfiguration of the development to include the daycare building, noting that daycare industry standards require more than 5,000 square feet to feasibly operate. Ashley Ulbricht, an attorney representing DeMao Retail Consultants, said the proposal would keep the new parcel from being “an island” and allow it to be incorporated seamlessly.
“All it does is take what was originally viewed as residential and move it slightly west and in its place provide the community and the neighborhood with an amazing use for the future of Carmel,” Ulbricht said.
Several councilors said they could not support the proposal to add the daycare — which they agreed is needed in the area — if it meant breaking the commitment to limit tenant space.
“That was a promise we made to the neighbors, but it’s more than a promise — it’s in writing,” City Councilor Adam Aasen said. “It’s something I personally can’t go back on, because I feel like my credibility would be shot with people. I made a promise; I can’t undo that.”
The Carmel Plan Commission in May voted to send the matter to the council without a recommendation. Typically, the commission gives PUD changes a favorable or unfavorable recommendation before moving them to the council for a final decision.
Councilors encouraged the petitioner to take time to rework the proposal and submit plans that would not require breaking the commitments in the PUD.
Council OKs Gramercy redevelopment bonds
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
The Carmel City Council met June 17 to approve bonds for the Gramercy and Carmel Marketplace redevelopment project, create a new staff position and discuss regulation of short-term rentals of residential pools.
What happened: The council voted 7-2 to approve an ordinance issuing $53 million in developer-backed bonds to support the Gramercy and Carmel Marketplace redevelopment project.
What it means: The project is planned between Carmel Drive and 126th Street primarily west of the existing Gramercy Apartments. The Marketplace area at the south end of the project is proposed at the home of the 502 East Event Centre and adjacent businesses. More than 1,000 dwellings are set to be added.
What’s next: The project will be built in phases over the next decade.
What happened: The council amended the 2024 salary ordinance to add the position of chief infrastructure officer to the Carmel Engineering salary budget.
What it means: Longtime city engineer Jeremy Kashman was promoted to the new position, which is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, maintenance and improvement of all city infrastructure, including engineering, utilities and street departments, according to a press release.
What happened: The council introduced an ordinance setting guidelines for short-term rentals of residential pools and other non-dwelling spaces.
What it means: The proposal implements a similar process already in place regulating the short-term rental of homes through websites like Airbnb or Vrbo. Proposed regulations include requiring a special exception permit to rent out the space, limiting rental hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and limiting the group size to no more than 10 people.
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Carmel swimmers make U.S. team
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
At least two swimmers from Carmel are heading to the Olympic games in Paris this summer.
OLYMPICS
Aaron Shackell, a 2023 Carmel High School graduate and Carmel Swim Club athlete, finished first in the 400-meter freestyle in the Olympic Swimming Trials June 16 at Lucas Oil Stadium to earn a spot on the U.S. team.
Shackell, 19, finished with a time of 3:45:46. Kieran Smith, who won a bronze medal in the event in the 2021 Olympic games in Tokyo, finished second at 3:45.76. Only the winner of the event is guaranteed a spot on Team USA. Shackells sister, Alex, is expected to make the team after finishing in sixth
place in the 200-meter freestyle. The final roster was set to be announced June 23.
On June 17, 2018 Carmel High School graduate Drew Kibler finished third in the 200-meter freestyle to earn a spot on the U.S. team competing in the relay.
Kibler, 24, finished with a time of 1:45:60 and will compete in the relay with Luke Hobson, Chris Guiliano and Smith. Kibler competed on the 200-meter freestyle U.S. relay team during the 2021 Olympic games in Tokyo, finishing fourth.
In high school, Kibler broke a national 50-meter freestyle record at the 2018 state meet. He swam collegiately for the University of Texas.
Several swimmers from Carmel were set to compete in the trials after June 19, the print deadline for Current in Carmel. Visit youarecurrent.com or read the July 2 edition for updates.
City considering designated outdoor area for alcoholic beverages
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
It could soon become legal to walk around part of central Carmel with an alcoholic beverage in hand to enjoy.
CITY NEWS
The Carmel City Council is expected to introduce an ordinance at its July 1 meeting creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA. Those who are 21 and older may purchase alcoholic beverages at participating DORA locations and enjoy the drinks within the area.
Carmel’s DORA is proposed to stretch north to south from Main Street to Carter Green and east to west from Range Line Road to the Monon Greenway.
City Councilor Jeff Worrell said he has been researching the concept, which became legal in Indiana in 2023, for the past year. He said it would ease the process for selling and consuming alcohol at the many festivals in the area but that it would likely be in effect at other times, as well.
“It makes sense for a lot of reasons,” Worrell said.
Restaurants and vendors in the DORA choose whether to participate. Those that opt in must provide the alcoholic beverages in a standardized DORA cup. Other alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the DORA. Worrell said he expects stickers or markings to be placed on the ground to designate the DORA boundaries.
If the DORA is approved, the council plans to update a separate ordinance that prohibits alcoholic beverage consumption on the Monon Greenway.
Worrell said Carmel residents and guests have generally behaved responsibly when consuming alcohol at other events and he expects the same in the DORA.
“For years, I’ve been personally responsible for telling (guests) to bring (their) alcohol to PorchFest. I don’t have any drunk people showing up there,” he said. “I think we’re going to err on the side of assuming the best of people. And, we have a police department that, if you’re drunk, they will arrest you.”
The Carmel City Council’s July 1 meeting is at 6 p.m. at Carmel City Hall.
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Share the Love Initiative: Celebrating Our Hometown Charity, Miracle Place!
Tom Wood Subaru is thrilled to announce that through your generous support during our Share the Love initiative, we were able to present Miracle Place with a check for $42,000 last week! This brings our total contributions to over $200,000!
Your choice to donate to Miracle Place during our Share the Love initiative has truly made a difference. This year, thanks to your support, Miracle Place is launching an incredible new program!
The original Miracle Place home is being transformed into a learning center, led by the amazing Therese Reckley. This initiative, called The Learning League, is a free after-school program for kindergarten and first-grade children, focusing on improving their reading skills.
The Learning League will take place two days a week, starting on September 9th. To learn more about this wonderful program and all the great things Miracle Place is doing, visit their website at: amiracleplace.org.
Thank you again for helping Miracle Place grow and for blessing these children with the gift of education and support. Together, we are making a real impact!
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500th brick marks milestone
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
When Phyllis Horton Rockhill was growing up in Carmel, her father operated Horton Meat Market on Main Street. The shop is long closed, but its location was recently marked with a legacy brick installed on the adjacent sidewalk in honor of Rockhill’s 100th birthday. The Carmel Clay Historical Society unveiled the legacy brick — its 500th — during a June 13 ceremony along the south side of Main Street just west of Range Line Road.
CCHS
After the ceremony, Rockhill, who taught in Carmel Clay Schools for more than 30 years, said she was proud to see it unveiled. She remembers when Main Street used to be paved with bricks and has memories of a Great Dane owned by an employee of a nearby bank often wandering across the street into the meat market to be tossed a treat from her father.
“I think you wouldn’t have that (happen) today,” Rockhill said with a laugh.
Rockhill turned 100 on May 30. The 1942 Carmel High School graduate said she is thankful for the many community members and former students who have wished her a happy birthday and has enjoyed reconnecting with them and sharing memories.
During the ceremony, CCHS thanked
members of the Carmel Street Department who are responsible for installing the bricks. CCHS took over management of the legacy brick program from the City of Carmel several years ago, according to Julie Kingston, program coordinator.
The bricks are placed in the sidewalks along Main Street and Range Line Road within the Arts & Design District and in Midtown Plaza near Monon Boulevard. Costs range from $60 to $125, and proceeds benefit CCHS.
Learn more about legacy bricks at carmelclayhistory.org/legacy-brick-pavers.
Leading with empathy
Commentary by Jeff Worrell
A quote often attributed to one of America’s greatest presidents is another easy-to-remember maxim for engaging civility in your daily life. I like to think of Abraham Lincoln and imagine him saying, “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” While historical evidence attributing this exact phrasing to Lincoln is elusive, the sentiment reflects his well-documented belief in empathy and understanding.
CIVILITY
Lincoln’s leadership was marked by his extraordinary ability to empathize with others, even his political adversaries. He famously assembled a cabinet of rivals, fostering collaboration through mutual respect and a deep understanding of differing perspectives. Lincoln’s approach taught us that contempt can often arise from misunderstanding, and the remedy is to engage and understand those we
instinctively dislike.
In today’s polarized world, this lesson in civility is more pertinent than ever. Empathy and open-mindedness are crucial in bridging divides, whether in politics, workplaces or communities. Trying to understand those we disagree with can reduce conflicts and build stronger, more wide-ranging relationships.
Lincoln’s wisdom reminds us that civility starts with a willingness to look beyond our biases. It challenges us to engage with others, fostering understanding in place of discord. More than a historical anecdote, it’s a timeless personal development tool that can generate a fresh perspective.
Jeff Worrell is a Carmel City Council member and a civility proponent. To contact him, you may email jeff4civility@gmail.com.
From left, DPSM; Nick Klaers, our DSM; Andrew Wiess, our GM; Scott Reckley, and the head of Miracle Place, Sister Barbara McLellan, and Volunteer; Therese Reckley.
Centenarian Phyllis Horton Rockhill, seated, and Carmel Street Department employees, from left, Alex Mundell, Boyd Percy, James Rundle, Travis Tabak and Jason Conklin. Conklin recently installed a legacy brick marking Rockhill’s 100th birthday. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
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Crooked Stick course closed Teen sinks historic hole-in-one
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
At 13 years old, Carmel resident Leo Bard not only registered his first hole-in-one, but he made Meridian Hills Country Club history.
ACHIEVEMENT
“I was very surprised when it went in,” Bard said. “I was just shocked.
Bard became the youngest golfer to record a hole-in-one in the Indianapolis golf club, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023.
Bard used a 9-iron on the 137-yard par-3 12th hole to make the hole-in-one June 8 while golfing with his older brother, Oscar, a 16-year-old Bishop Chatard High School golfer. It is something Leo Bard said he will remember forever.
“Meridian Hills is a very old country club, and I would’ve thought that somebody younger than me would’ve been able to hit one,” Bard said.
Bard said he had never been that close to getting a hole-in-one in the past.
Todd Firestone, the head pro at Meridian Hills, praised Leo’s accomplishment.
Carmel resident Leo Bard, 13, becomes youngest golfer to get holein-one at Meridian Hills Country Club. (Photo courtesy of Meridian Hills Country Club)
“His natural talent and dedication to the game at such a young age is inspiring,” Firestone stated. “This is just the start for Leo and we can’t wait to see what other milestones he reaches on our course.”
Bard’s ace was one of the first holesin-one notched on the newly reopened Meridian Hills course. During the past year the club had undergone a $5 million project that rebuilt all course bunkers, made generational investments in the irrigation system and redesigned course greens to closely resemble Bill Diddle’s initial design.
Bard, who will be an eighth-grader at St. Luke Catholic School, started playing golf when he was 5 years old.
“My main concentration is on golf, but I also have a lot of other interests such as fishing and basketball,” Bard said.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Founded in 1965, it was time for Carmel’s Crooked Stick Golf Club’s course to get an upgrade.
GOLF
“The main focus is rebuilding the greens,” said Tony Pancake, Crooked Stick’s director of golf and club operations. “The greens are 60 years old. They’ve been re-grassed a couple of times, but they’ve never been rebuilt from the ground up. We’ve got a lot of compaction and drainage, things we’re trying to fix. It’s not a design change, it’s just more of a construction project. We’re just trying to improve our drainage and get a little more consistency in the substructure of the greens.”
Pancake said the course was closed after hosting the Dye Junior Invitational June 3 to 5. It closed to members June 2. Pancake said the course should reopen in the spring or summer of 2025.
Tom Doak was hired as the consulting architect. Early in his career, Doak worked with the late Pete Dye, who designed the Crooked Stick course.
“We felt he was the perfect guy for the project, because he had so much respect for Pete,” Pancake said. “This will continue to be a Pete Dye golf course, and we feel really fortunate that Tom is helping us.”
Pancake said the closure speaks to how committed the members are to the club and its future. He said they agreed to do it now because it’s the best time from an agronomic standpoint.
“You hate to close the course at this time of the year,” he said. “To take away from the members is no fun for anyone.”
Pancake said the goal is to have all 18 holes done over the next month and have the grass planted.
When the project was approved by the membership, Pancake reached out to clubs in the area to see if anyone was willing to offer a one-year temporary membership. Participating clubs are Broadmoor Country Club, Indianapolis; Hillcrest Country Club, Indianapolis; Country Club of Indianapolis; Ulen Country Club, Lebanon; and Twin Lakes Golf Club, Carmel.
Pancake said the Crooked Stick golf range and clubhouse remain open.
Teen to compete in pageant
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Sadie Cohen always is eager to spread her love of music.
EVENT
Cohen, who will be a Carmel High School sophomore in the fall, created Sadie Smiles for Seniors.
“It’s about fostering joy among the senior citizens and helping bring them out of isolation,” she said.
This serves as Cohen’s community service initiative for Miss Indiana’s Teen competition. Cohen will contend for the title June 26-29 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. Cohen qualified for the competition by winning the Miss Capital City’s Teen in September 2023. The winner advances to the Miss America competition.
“I go to nursing homes and assisted living homes and help out any way they want me to,” Cohen said. “Recently, they had a tea party, and I sat down and talked with them. I definitely have a concert that I’m planning for July, because a ton of the residents there love music. I’d love to get the other titleholders involved, that would be awesome.”
For her talent portion, Cohen will perform a musical theater piece.
Cohen has been acting since age 7 and has appeared in several musicals, including performances at Beef & Boards and Civic Theatre.
Following the Miss Indiana’s Teen competition, Cohen will participate in the Songbook Academy as one of 40 finalists for the intensive summer program July 13-20 at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
CPD arrests man wanted for murder — Carmel police arrested Mickey Anthony Woolery, 49, June 17, who is accused of murdering his ex-wife in Marietta, Ga., before fleeing the state. An investigation led Marietta detectives to believe Woolery fled to his primary residence in Carmel. MPD and CPD worked together to search multiple addresses and locate Woolery, who attempted to flee on foot. Woolery has been charged in Georgia with felony murder, felony aggravated assault, felony aggravated battery, felony possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime and felony malice murder.
OBITUARY
Kenneth S Pyle went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024, at the age of 99. Ken was born in Marshall Indiana on May 2, 1925, to Clarence and Gladys Pyle. He married Julie Smith Pyle on July 20th, 1952, and loved her faithfully until her death on April 2, 2022. Ken graduated from Purdue University (Go Boilermakers) with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and worked as a County Conservationist for the US Soil Conservation Service in Carol County in 1950. Besides his “day” job, Ken also ran a working family farm. He retired from the SCS in 1980. He then started his own business, Land Inc., as a land use consultant. He fully retired at the age of 80. Ken enjoyed being active and loved spending time with his family. He sang in the church chair, loved to read, especially the Sunday comics and could be heard laughing out loud. His favorite food was ice cream. He was a gentle, kind man who loved the Lord and his family. One of his favorite sayings was “See ya later, alligator” when saying
goodbye, to which the response was “After while crocodile” which always made him smile and chuckle. Celebrating Ken’s life are his children Michael (Nancy) Pyle, Larry (Pam)Pyle, Linda (Mike) Hulse, Julia Diane (Brett dec.) Cost. Ken was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his beloved, Julie, his parents and brothers, Herman and Conard. Dad, you were a gift and a blessing to us. We miss you and will see you “Another day in paradise.” Services: The Pyle family will receive friends on Wednesday-June 26, from 10am until his celebration of life service at 11am, at The Parish House (former United Methodist Church)118 N. Union St., in Delphi, Indiana, Rev. Doug Litsey officiating. Burial to follow at Masonic Cemetery, Delphi. To view his obit or to send an online condolence to the family, visit: http://www. abbottfuneralhome.com
Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON
After
44 years in the
By Jennifer A. Haire news@currentincarmel.com
classroom, retired musical theater teacher continues to impart wisdom
Retiring after 44 years teaching musical theater to students in Indianapolis is only the beginning for Carmel resident Joyce Click, 68. She continues to teach her craft to youth through various programs in Carmel and beyond, and in March, her handbook for educators, “Building a Musical Theatre Program for Kids 7-14,” released on audiobook and in print.
Click produced and directed hundreds of performances during her decades as a high school choir director and elementary music teacher for the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. In addition, she’s spent 30 years as the children’s music coordinator at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel. Over the years, finding affordable material without a lot of restrictions proved more and more difficult, she said.
“There weren’t very many age-appropriate shows, and they were very expensive,” Click said. There were often licensing limitations, not enough characters or the inability to alter characters to fit the cast.
Fourteen years ago, at a theater festival in Carmel, Click met Denver Casado, a former musical theater camp director and founder of Beat by Beat Press, an online publisher specializing in original contemporary musicals for young performers. Their diverse range of plays consisted of large casts and fewer licensing restrictions. She’s been using their plays for the past 12 years.
When Click decided to retire, Casado saw an opportunity. Recognizing the value of Click’s extensive experience, he suggested she write a book about it.
“Joyce has seen it all in the world of educational theater. So when we had the opportunity to work with her to distill her knowledge into this guide for upcoming educators, we jumped on it,” Casado said. “There’s nothing else like it for those just starting out. It’s like having a mentor with you every step of the way.”
Click agreed that compiling her knowledge would be a great way to give back to up-and-coming musical theater educators, noting that there is often so much untapped knowledge that retirees can offer.
“No matter what the career is, they have so much knowledge and experience and wisdom,” Click said. “It’s the idea that maybe you could help a first-year teacher, or volunteers starting a camp, or you could help a young community theater group.”
The writing process came easily for Click, who said she simply wrote what she knew.
“I put together an outline, which was so easy, because I just wrote all the things that we did to get ready for camp, how we taught the camp, how we (made) a rehearsal schedule, how we even wrote the proposal to begin with to do the camp, if we needed to write grants, how we wrote those grants,” she said. “It just came together.”
From left, University of Indianapolis music education students Stephen A’vilez, Ellie Jones and Cordale Hankins display copies of Joyce Click’s book, “Building a Musical Theatre Program for Kids 7-14.” Click is an adjunct professor at the University of Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Click)
The Washington Township Schools Foundation created the Joyce Click Vocal Instruction Fund in her honor to offer scholarships to traditionally underserved students. A portion of her book sales will fund the endowment.
Click continues to produce summer musical theater camps for MSDWT and St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She supervises student teachers at Anderson University and is an adjunct professor for the University of Indianapolis.
and theater.
“When I was growing up, our family was musical. My mother would write musicals for church,” she said. “And then at school, I was in the musicals and I was always with my friends. We were always wanting to write little plays and put on little productions just for fun. So I guess I just grew up with it, and I saw that it was a really good outlet.”
The 40-year Carmel resident is married and has two children who live in California. She said her family has long been supportive of her work.
“They think it’s great that I wrote down these things that they’ve had to live with hearing about for all these years,” Click said. “My son bought 10 books because he wanted to support the idea.”
“It’s all with the idea of mentoring new teachers or mentoring future teachers,” Click said. “Everything that I’m doing is with that mission.”
Learn more about the book at shorturl.at/tA3S7.
ON THE COVER: Joyce Click works with youth at a drama camp June 17 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. (Photo by Ann Marie
Joyce Click has had a lifelong passion for music
A MUSICAL FAMILY
Joyce Click runs a drama camp in June at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
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LOOKING AHEAD IN THE CITY OF CARMEL
as your Mayor, I was asked to talk with WISH-TV viewers about our early progress. I appreciated the opportunity to highlight results already in play, thanks to the hard work of our Carmel team and the important input from residents and business leaders. A few updates from the interview about how we have been advancing the Elevate Carmel plan from day one:
I’ve extended the review of our city’s housing policy until August to ensure enough residents get the opportunity to testify. We know this is a national problem, playing out in many communities. I am grateful for the active participation toward enhancing housing inventory and pricing options in ways that meet the needs of those who live and work here.
Our emergency operations center project is nearing completion. Housed in what was previously the mayor’s office, it will offer a highly productive use of this expansive space, providing critical resources to those supporting our safety and well-being.
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Other positive changes are ahead including every city agency justifying each dollar it spends as part of submitting an annual budget rather than starting with an assumed increase in spending.
Alongside these important examples, as I shared with the WISH team, the six months have included lots of excitement, fun and education for me, as Mayor. I’ve particularly appreciated engaging with so many youth, including the Carmel fifth graders who joined me in delivering reports to our City Council.
Our city team members play a critical role in all of these and other successes and it’s a pleasure to recognize the contributions of three, in particular.
Utilities Director John Duffy and Fire Chief David Haboush have announced their retirements from the City of Carmel. With the city since 1996, under Duffy’s leadership,
Carmel overhauled and modernized its water and sewer systems and launched recycling and renewable energy initiatives. Chief Haboush has served Carmel for 32 years and recently oversaw the successful reaccreditation by the Commission of Fire Accreditation International. Additionally, Director of Engineering Jeremy Kashman, will assume the role of Chief Infrastructure Officer overseeing Engineering, Streets and Utilities. Kashman joined the City of Carmel in 2014 and during his tenure has managed more than $350 million of infrastructure projects including storm water projects, more than 20 miles of multi-use path and more than 50 new roundabouts and the completion of the 96th Street and Keystone Parkway interchange.
WISH-TV interviews Mayor Finkam at Carmel City Hall City of Carmel team members at Meet Me on Main
From left to right:
Chief David Haboush, Carmel Fire Department
John Duffy, Carmel Utilities Jeremy Kashman, Chief Infrastructure Officer
Mayor Finkam Assesses First Six Months in Office
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BRANDING UPDATE
Carmel residents enthusiastically participated in a Community Engagement Survey in the first step of the rebranding initiative for the City of Carmel. Earlier this month, we introduced our Carmel Brand Ambassadors. This inaugural group is comprised of City of Carmel team members.
Why a city brand matters
A city’s brand helps communicate its values, offerings and identity to the world, bringing together diverse stakeholders, building civic pride and introducing the community to others.
What is happening now?
The discovery phase of rebranding is continuing with the branding agency, North Star Place Branding + Marketing, conducting a CAP (Consumer Awareness and Perception) Study to gather information on the perception of Carmel from those at least an hour away and into neighboring states. This will help uncover the external perceptions, visibility and economic draws of Carmel as a city.
Carmel’s marketing department is continuing to focus on internal perceptions and will host community branding pop-up events around the city. Residents and visitors were active participants in five June sessions, learning more about the process and results of the branding activity. Five city departments joined the June Allied Solutions’ Meet Me on Main event to engage with the community.
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED
The renewal of a corporate partnership with Allied Solutions, a financial services company headquartered in Carmel’s Midtown Plaza. The renewal of this three-year sponsorship agreement, with a nearly $500,000 investment, will support the delivery of more than a dozen City of Carmel annual events.
The dedication and grand opening of 1st ON MAIN is located on the first historic lots, one to four, of the original town of Bethlehem, located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Range Line Road. Featured at this project is a new Seward Johnson sculpture, adding to the city’s extensive collection of works by the renowned artist.
The 1st ON MAIN development is a $45 million project featuring 35 apartments, eight two-story for-sale condominiums, a 310-space public parking garage and a four-story, 73,000-square-foot office building with first-floor restaurant space and a private rooftop terrace. The development also includes a community gathering plaza showcasing the city’s Rotary Clock.
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission contributed the land for the 1st ON MAIN development. Future commercial taxes from the project (TIF) will be used to help finance the free public parking garage and assist with the relocation of utilities, making this site developable.
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
Mayor Sue Finkam and Pete Hilger, CEO of Allied Solutions
Carmel High School student passionate about creating music
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Tege Holt fell in love with music the first time he picked up a guitar.
Holt, who will be a Carmel High School junior in August, started playing when he was around 4 years old.
“I just picked up a guitar. I was on the driveway with my dad and he played the song ‘Pink Houses’ by John Mellencamp, and I fell in love with that song,” Holt said. “Everybody, when we went to reunions on my mom’s side of the family, they would all pick up guitars and we played around in a circle. I picked it up and just started singing shortly after that. That was about 12 years ago. Now, we have about 55 shows this year.”
Holt, 17, was nominated for two honors for the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. He is nominated for Artist of the Year in the Young Adult Male and Fans Choice Male categories. Josie is the largest music award show in the independent music industry. The show will be Oct. 27 at Grand Ole Opry House.
“I’m excited to go to Nashville and walk the red carpet,” Holt said.
Holt performed live on South Bend TV station WNDU-TV with his song “Irish Found” about Notre Dame. He said the song is about taking a trip north on U.S. 31 and meeting a girl at one of the Notre Dame games. U93, a South Bend radio station, debuted the song the day before it was officially released. It was released — appropriately — on St. Patrick’s Day.
“It’s about having the Notre Dame spirit,” Holt said.
Among the places Holt has performed are the Fishers Farmers Market, Noblesville Farmers Market, Bier Brewery North in Carmel, Urban Vines and Grand Junction Brewery in Westfield. He also has performed twice at Carmel’s PorchFest.
Holt plays his original songs and covers.
“First, I was starting to do a lot of
covers, but we are starting to get more original songs worked into my live (performances),” he said.
Holt has 10 songs out on streaming platforms. Four of his songs are on an 2021 EP called “Let Me Go,” and the rest are singles. His first song, “Reason to Believe,” came out in March 2020. He has some other songs written that have not been produced yet, but he plans to release another EP or album later this year.
was 14 years old.
“I love entertaining people, so playing live is a lot of fun,” he said. “As far as creating my own music, I think there’s a lot of times I’m just sitting in my basement until very early in the morning or late at night. I’m sitting down there playing guitar and just kind of creating stuff. I think both are a lot of fun.”
Holt said some of his favorite current country artists are Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman. Older favorites include Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and Mellencamp.
“I think a lot of artists are doing this, you’re not as specifically bound to a genre anymore,” he said. “I’m seeing what kind of music I like to write. It’s more about creating the music and then seeing what genre fits, instead of picking a genre and putting my music there.”
Holt started performing live when he
Holt said his goal is to make a career in music. He did band for two years in middle school but stopped to pursue his own music. He played football from second grade through his freshman year before giving it up. At CHS, he does social media posts for the school’s sports teams. He said it helps him with marketing skills.
“He works hard,” said Karen Holt, his mother. “From the time he was 4, he was the one begging to take lessons. He wants to do it. I say he was born with a song in him because he always wanted to do it.”
For more, visit tegeholt.com.
‘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
“Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” is set for 7:30 p.m. June 27; “A Tribute to Nat King Cole: Bryan An Album Release” is set for 7:30 p.m. June 28; and “Drag Showcase” is at 1 and 4 p.m. June 30 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael at Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘FINDING NEMO JR.’
Junior Civic’s production of ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ will conclude June 25-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘THE LONE STAR LOVE PORTION’
Red Barn Summer Theatre presents “The Lone Star Love Portion” June 27 to July 7 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
BAND OF HORSES
Band of Horses with Carriers is set for 7 p.m. June 30 at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.
‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’
The Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star Production of “Anne of Green Gables” runs June 28 to July 7 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more visit carmelplayers.org.
DISPATCH
Fest passes on sale for Indy Shorts — Fest passes are available for the 7th Annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival, which is set for July 23-28. Members get an additional 20 percent off. All pass options are good for both in-person and virtual screenings The officially selected selected short films, schedule and individual program tickets will be available June 27. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.
MUSIC
Tege Holt has released 10 original songs. (Photo courtesy of Tege Holt)
Holt
Locals to play Jazz Fest
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Besides national acts, the Carmel Jazz Festival will feature many of the top jazz performers based in central Indiana during the Aug. 9-10 event.
MUSIC
“We’ve got some great talent in Carmel and the surrounding areas,” Carmel Jazz Festival Artistic Director Blair Clark said. “It’s great to bring in performers like Pavel (Polanco-Safadit), Wendy Reed and Brenda Williams. Some of these artists I have the privilege to work with and I know are going to bring in a crowd and entertain the people that are there.”
Williams, a vivacious singer/actress who has won awards for her performances at American Cabaret Theatre, the Indiana Repertory Theatre and Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, is set to appear from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Tarkington. Polanco-Safadit is an Internationally known Latin jazz pianist originally from the Dominican Republic.
Pavel & Direct Contact will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Tarkington. Electric violinist/vocalist Cathy Morris
Brenda Williams, who has won awards for her performances at American Cabaret Theatre, the Indiana Repertory Theatre, and Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, is set to appear from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Tarkington.
(Photo courtesy of Carmel Jazz Fest)
will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Tarkington.
Clark, a jazz vocalist, and The Naptown Strangers perform Aug. 9 at the Carter Green stage.
DysFUNKtion Brass will be performing outside from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9
The Aug. 10 performances from central Indiana on Carter Green include Premium Blend and Wendy Reed.
Northside Exchange, a jazz trio founded in 1999 by Joseph Filipow and Darnell Perkins, will perform from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.
For more, visit carmeljazzfest.org.
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:
The Spark!Fishers Car and Art show starts at 6 p.m June 27 on the Central Green in front of City Hall. This free event will feature classic and muscle cars along with booths featuring art from local artisians. Learn more at playfishers.com/630/ Car-Art-Show
OTHER FREE AREA EVENTS
MOVIES AT MIDTOWN: Head out to Carmel’s Midtown Plaza at 6 p.m. June 27 for a free screening of “Elemental.” Learn more at midtownplazacarmel.com
JAI BAKER 3: This free concert will be at 7 p.m. June 27 at Dillon Park in Noblesville. Learn more at noblesvilleparks.org.
SONGBOOK ACADEMY IN CONCERT
JUL 20 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM AVERAGE WHITE BAND: A FUNK FINALE
SEPT 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
SWIFT
SEPT 14 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON CENTER CELEBRATION 2024
SEPT 21 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
NICK CARTER: WHO I AM TOUR THURS, SEPT 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
SEPT 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM DAMIEN ESCOBAR:
SEPT 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR
THURS, OCT 10 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
#IMOMSOHARD: LADIES’ NIGHT!
FRI, OCT 11 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY
SAT, OCT 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
SUN, OCT 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
SAT, OCT 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
SAT, OCT 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE
SUN, OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND SUN, OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA
FRI, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BONEY JAMES
SAT, NOV 2 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI–EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC
SAT, NOV 2 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
GRUPO NICHE
FRI, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE PIANO GUYS
SAT, NOV 9 AT 4PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BUCKETS N BOARDS
SUN, NOV 17 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE STEPCREW FRI, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. FRI, NOV 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
CANADIAN BRASS SAT, NOV 23 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DIONNE WARWICK SUN, NOV 24 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES:
WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN THURS, DEC 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW FRI, DEC 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS SAT, DEC 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024 FRI, DEC 13 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SAT, DEC 14 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
MAC MCANALLY FRI, JAN 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
SAT, JAN 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL
STARRING LAUREN FOX FRI, JAN 24 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
HEART OF AFGHANISTAN
FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE SAT, JAN 25 AT 8PM || THE TARKINGTON
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS SUN, JAN 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE KINGS OF QUEEN SAT, FEB 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
PETER SAGAL: HOST OF NPR’S WAIT WAIT...DON’T TELL ME! FRI, FEB 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE: LEGENDARY 1968 JOHNNY CASH CONCERT SAT, FEB 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER FRI, FEB 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
KALANI PE’A: GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER SAT, FEB 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT
ENSEMBLE FRI, FEB 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
CURRENT CRAVINGS
HC Tavern at 9709 E. 116th St. in Fishers offers classic American fare with a unique twist in a location near popular shopping destinations and entertainment venues. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at AtTheHC.com.
BROOKLYN CHARMERS: A STEELY DAN TRIBUTE FRI, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
WELCOME BACK: THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER FRI, MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DUSTBOWL REVIVAL:
A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE FRI, MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS SUN, MAR 23 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES SUN, MAR 23 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
LANG LANG FRI, MAR 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE SAT, APR 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS WEDS, APR 9 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN SAT, APR 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: GENTLEMEN OF THE THEATRE SUN, APR 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL THURS, APR 17 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES: AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES FRI, APR 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BLACK VIOLIN SAT, APR 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
OUR PLANET LIVE:
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH DAN TAPSTER TUES, APR 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES THURS, MAY 1 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SAT, MAY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
iLUMINATE SUN, MAY 11 AT 4PM | THE PALLADIUM
The Lobster Cargot appetizer features lobster meat covered in garlic butter and Havarti. Best served spread on the accompanying Tuscan bread. Shambaugh)
chipotle cole slaw and french fries.
MOST POPULAR MENU ITEM: Ribeye Sandwich, $29 CHEF’S FAVORITE DISH: Shrimp Dumplings, $15 RECOMMENDED DRINK: Rare Saint Manhattan, $15 BEST WAY TO END THE MEAL: Seasonal cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream, $12
What are your Current Cravings? Let us know. Email news@youarecurrent.com.
EARTH WIND AND FIRE
TRIBUTE BAND WITH CSO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 | COXHALL GARDENS
Patriotic Tribute to George M. Cohan with ATI - 5:30 p.m
Opening Act: Bashari Asad - 6:45 p.m.
CSO featuring Earth Wind and Fire tribute band Serpentine Fire - 8:30 p.m.
Jump start your holiday celebration! Scan the QR code to purchase tickets or visit CarmelSymphony.org
RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY
PETER SAGAL
LESLIE ODOM JR.
MICKY DOLENZ
LANG LANG
Red Barn presents ‘Love Potion’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Michael Taylor and Luke McLaughlin have not been on stage together in several years at Red Barn Summer Theatre.
COMEDY
Taylor is Red Barn’s artistic director and McLaughlin is its associate artistic director. This is their eighth year in those positions, and they haven’t been on stage since their second year.
“It’s hard for us to be in a show because one of us is running things while the other is on stage,” said Taylor, who also directs the play.
Red Barn regular Kiara Wood will take control if there are any issues while they are both on stage.
McLaughlin Taylor
“We’ve been looking for a show where the two of us can get on stage together and interact with each other,” Taylor said. “It doesn’t really focus on our characters or relationship with each other, but (it’s) one where we can have fun with each other in the moments we do have.”
The two will appear in “The Lone Star Love Potion,” a farce by Michael Parker, set for June 26 to July 7 at the Frankfort venue.
Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Prime Storage - Fishers Britton Park Rd. located at 13323 Britton Park Rd., Fishers, IN 46038 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur or otherwise disposed as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 7/11/2024 at 12:00PM. Brooke Weatherspoon unit #G36. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
Taylor said the dialogue is fast paced like the action. Taylor said the plot centers on a love potion that may or may not work.
“Everyone is trying to convince the others it does work whether they believe it or not,” Taylor said. “This show is just a lot of fun, it’s your typical farce — in and out of doors, mistaken identities. It’s like most Michael Parker shows. We call it theater in the extreme at an elevated level, as far as heightened energy, heightened characters and heightened story. It’s one we ask the audience to sit back, turn their minds off and just enjoy the ride.”
For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Prime Storage - Fishers Ford Dr. located at 12650 Ford Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at a Auction. The sale will occur or otherwise disposed as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 7/11/2024 at 12:00PM. Marie Huntsman unit #620; Brenda Bohannon unit #879. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
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
ncross@cgrblaw.com
Kathy Kreag Williams
Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk
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.
Defending your eyes
Commentary by Dr. Katherine Schuetz
Did you know that injuries are the No. 1 cause of blindness in children? Not genetics, but injury. That means we could easily prevent many cases of blindness in our young people, as well as active adults, simply by wearing protective eyewear for sports. It’s so easy, but requires a shift in our culture, much like the acceptance of wearing a helmet every time your child rides a bike.
VISION
Let’s start small: if a person wears glasses full time, he or she needs sports glasses. We have sleek, durable, fashionable sports goggles that will protect your eyes in any sport.
Not every patient is ready to take the leap to contact lenses, and the only thing worse than wearing no eye protection for sports is wearing a pair of glasses that aren’t designed for the rigors of sports. Your everyday pair of glasses should be durable, but that doesn’t mean they can withstand being hit with significant force. We have seen serious injuries to the eye and
surrounding tissue from regular glasses breaking during sports. That is 100 percent preventable when sports glasses are worn. Certain sports have already made huge strides in preventing eye injuries by requiring eye protection. Sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, racquet sports and fencing are the most likely for eye injuries to occur, so those are the most important sports for protective eyewear. It’s important to find a frame that fits the sport you play. Some sport goggles will be too bulky for certain helmets, so we recommend bringing along your gear to try on with the glasses.
Make sure all the athletes in your family are seeing their best to play their best, and above all, make sure you’re protecting their eyes!
Save the Date for
O'Connor House
Baby on the Way 5K
Saturday, July 13th Race begins at 9:00am
Guerin Catholic High School 15300 Gray Road Noblesville, Indiana
Enjoy a fun morning of walking or running while helping improve the lives of homeless, pregnant women and their toddlers and babies!
Dr. Katherine Schuetz is based at Little Eyes in Carmel. She is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry. Learn more at LittleEyes.com.
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Carmel’s first cat cafe now open
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
At Pawz Pet Cafe, general manager Jenni Beesley aims to provide the perfect conditions for adoptable felines and the humans that visit them to relax and get to know each other. The cafe opened earlier this month at 481 Gradle Dr. in Carmel. It offers boba teas and sparkling waters that guests can purchase to sip as they visit with 20 or so cats in a separate area.
PETS
Beesley is a longtime volunteer with Paws on my Heart, a nonprofit cat rescue based in Carmel. Some of its rescued cats are housed at Petco on 116th Street, where they can interact with those interested in adopting them. But the number of available cats is greater than the capacity at Petco, Beesley said, and the visiting conditions aren’t always ideal.
“The problem with adult cats is that they are often not able to express their full personality there,” Beesley said. “I’m not going to say that they’re expressing their full personality here, either, but they are not being put in cages and they’re not listening to dogs bark in the grooming salon right behind the wall. They’re not seeing dogs walk past their cage the whole time.”
Beesley, a Carmel resident, had long wanted to open a cat cafe and in 2022 launched a fundraiser to start Namaste Cat Cafe in Hamilton County. She soon realized her financial model wouldn’t work, so she put the plans on hold.
Her dream to run a cat cafe was revived when she connected with Robert Zhao, who owns the building that now houses Pawz Pet Cafe. He had been looking to open a pet-related store, and after connecting with Beesley, they decided to partner to open the first cat cafe in Carmel.
The cost to visit the cat lounge is $10 for half an hour or $18 for one hour. Reservations are not required but can be made in advance online at PawzPetCafe.com. The cafe is open from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
In addition to the cafe and lounge, the business sells pet toys and supplies and offers cat boarding. It is looking to hire a groomer for dogs and cats. The lounge may be rented out for gatherings, and separate party rooms provide space for guests to enjoy food away from the cats.
All of the cats in the lounge are adoptable through Paws on my Heart. They have received several vaccines and have been spayed or neutered. Beesley said five cats had been adopted as of June 19, creating space for other felines to move in and find forever homes.
“(The cafe) is a phenomenal place to come and hang out with people you love,” Beesley said. “By providing business to us it enables us to save lives.”
Flower Market
The Pawz Pet Cafe cat lounge features structures for cats to climb and areas for humans to sit. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
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38. “Stardust” composer from Bloomington
43. Mideast ruler
44. Butler professor, at times
45. Rhythm instrument
48. Arp’s art
49. Fla. neighbor
52. ___ and outs
53. Toronto’s prov.
55. Snake venom, e.g.
57. Current US Secretary of Transportation from South Bend
62. “Hamilton” highlight 64. Molten rock
65. Pacers defeat
66. Small bills
67. Less well
68. Radiate
69. Part of WWW
70. Skirt style
71. Indiana tax IDs
1. Yearned (for)
2. Change over time
3. Succumbed
4. Tilt a bit
5. A ways away
6. Programming command 7. Saudi native
8. 2006 Winter Olympics host
9. “8 Mile” rapper 10. Bushy ‘do 11. Hoosier Park bet
12. “Born in the ___”
13. Indiana School for the Deaf communication, briefly
21. Full of the latest info
22. Sault ___ Marie
Unmatched
32. Challenged 34. German industrial region
35. Taj Mahal city
36. Ft. Ben workout spot
38. Prefix for sphere
39. Mideast land
40. Cockpit reading
41. “___ be an honor”
42. Raccoon kin
46. Bunk bed
47. Iron-poor blood condition
49. Truisms
50. ___ wait (prepares an ambush)
51. Feelings of anxiety
54. Zionsville Little League game with no pitching (Var.)
56. Gawks at
58. End of an ultimatum
59. Hybrid citrus fruit 60. Fed. agents
Blueprint for Improvement: Chic Carmel kitchen
Commentary by Larry Greene
Built in 2000 in Carmel’s Fairgreen Trace subdivision, this home recently underwent a stunning kitchen transformation. The owner’s desire to update and upgrade led to a chic, modern redesign, showcasing how a black and white palette can be anything but basic.
THE BLUEPRINT
• A reworked appliance layout improved both form and function. Moving the range to a central location and relocating the sink to an adjacent wall enhanced the room’s sight lines and created a more efficient workflow.
• The dark backsplash in a chevron pattern creates a crisp contrast to the sleek white cabinets, while brass hardware and natural wood accents add warmth.
• Decorative columns were replaced with a cabinet wall, increasing storage space and overall square footage.
• A new, larger island provides additional prep, serving and gathering space, making it ideal for both daily use and for entertaining.
• Extending the cabinets to the ceiling adds visual height, making the ceiling feel higher and the room more spacious.
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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