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CHS grad Ram earns silver at Olympics / P8
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136th & Meridian
County public safety training center clears financial hurdle with Carmel City Council vote
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
A long-planned Hamilton County public safety training facility is one step closer to becoming a reality after the Carmel City Council voted 8-0 to allow property taxes generated from a retail area along U.S. 421 to help fund it.
GOVERNMENT
The council approved a request Aug. 5 from Hamilton County to use tax increment financing dollars generated in the 96th Street-U.S. 421 allocation area to be used for debt payments for the training center, set to be built at River Road and 160th Street in Noblesville, where a much smaller-scale training facility already exists. TIF captures tax revenue generated through redevelopment in a designated area to help pay for related infrastructure improvements or other permitted projects.
The county set up the allocation area, which generally falls between 96th Street, U.S. 421 and the county’s western border, in 2000, 10 years before Carmel annexed the land. An interlocal agreement put in place during the annexation requires the county to seek Carmel City Council approval when it plans to use TIF dollars from the area to cover debt (it does not need city approval to use the funds for other projects). In this case, the county plans to take out bonds to fund the design, construction and other aspects of building the training facility and will use TIF funds to pay them down.
“This TIF has happened to perform substantially better than anyone thought, particularly for just a retail corridor,” Carmel City Councilor Rich Taylor said at the meeting. “So, the excess increment available is how the county is able to fund the fire and the safety training center.”
The training center is set to include approximately 20,000 square feet of classroom space for fire and police training areas, a four-story fire training burn tower, SWAT training area, outdoor firing range
and EMA training area.
Hamilton County Councilor Tim Griffin, a firefighter for the Carmel Fire Department, said he believes the facility will help save lives.
“It will revolutionize how we train,” Griffin told the city council. “It is going to change the way that we’re able to train in the new (mid-rise and high-rise) buildings that we have throughout Hamilton County.”
The facility would allow first responders from multiple jurisdictions to train together, which is not generally an option in the limited space at the existing center.
“We shouldn’t be meeting our fellow firefighters for the first time at a fire when we have fire blowing out of a window and people are trapped. We need to do training before that day comes, and this facility will provide that opportunity for us,” said Sean Sutton, CFD safety and training division chief. He was among several first responders to speak in support of the project
during the public comment portion of the council meeting.
Although the training facility site is in Noblesville, it is on approximately 100 acres owned by the City of Westfield, which would donate the land for the project. The City of Noblesville has committed to waiving design and permitting fees and to connect utilities to the project at no cost, Taylor said.
Griffin said the total cost of the training center project is not yet known. The TIF area in Carmel is expected to contribute $2.7 million to the project annually until it expires in 2031. At that point, all property tax dollars generated in the area will be distributed to taxing entities at the same rate they are in areas without an active TIF area. Griffin told Current it’s not clear how remaining or recurring costs for the training center would be funded at that point but that county officials are reviewing options.
The allocation area has generated $56 million in TIF funds that have been used for road improvements, with $29 million going toward projects in the southwest part of Clay Township.
Griffin said he is confident final approvals for the project can occur quickly and that ground will be broken by the end of the year.
The city council vote came exactly nine years after the Hamilton County Council narrowly rejected a plan on Aug. 5, 2015, to spend $3 million on a first phase expansion of the training center. At the time, county councilors expressed concerns about the price of future phases of the project.
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam was a member of the Carmel City Council in 2015, when the county council voted down the training center expansion. She expressed disappointment with the county council’s decision at the time and said she is grateful the project is moving forward now.
“It’s the right thing at the right time, and I think financed in the right way,” Finkam said.
Hamilton County’s 96th Street-U.S. 421 allocation area is in the southwest corner of Carmel. (Map source: Hamilton County GIS)
Weapons stolen from police vehicles
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Carmel police are investigating seven vehicle break-ins, including three police vehicles, that occurred the morning of July 31 near the Home Place area.
CRIME
A firearm was stolen from a Carmel Police Department vehicle, according to a CPD spokesperson, and a handgun was stolen from a Westfield Police Department vehicle, according to a WPD spokesperson.
The third police vehicle belongs to the Noblesville Police Department, according to NPD Lt. Bruce Barnes, who said no weapons were removed. NPD property stolen was deemed “not to be sensitive,” he said, and that personal property belonging to the officer was also taken.
Carmel police continue to investigate the break-ins. Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD at 317-571-2500.
DISPATCHES
Lane to be added to Greyhound Pass — Construction to add a northbound through lane to Greyhound Pass north of 146th Street in Westfield was set to begin on or after Aug. 12. Work is set to be confined to the northeast corner of the intersection, and lane closures are not expected. Construction is estimated to last 21 days.
Senior living advisory commission established — The City of Carmel has established the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Senior Living, an initiative designed to enhance the quality of life for the city’s senior residents. The commission will consist of a volunteer body of up to nine members. Carmel City Councilor Rich Taylor will cochair the commission with Carol Applegate, an elder law attorney with Applegate & Dillman. Initial efforts by the co-chairs will focus on selecting and onboarding commission members, with the group establishing objectives in support of the senior community that aligns with the priorities of Mayor Sue Finkam’s Elevate Carmel plan. Learn more by calling the mayor’s office at 317-571-2401.
County breaks ground on Public Safety Center
Hamilton County broke ground on its new Public Safety Center July 30. The dispatch center will be on 22 acres at 18291 Presley Dr. in Noblesville, east of Ind. 37 and Ind 38.
CONSTRUCTION
According to Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander, the $85 million project will feature a three-story, 108,000-square-foot emergency operations center designed to house 911 dispatch and emergency operations. Plans also call for storage space and the potential for a childcare facility. Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman said Hamilton County Public Safety Communications has outgrown its current space.
“As the county grows, so too do the demands for public service,” Altman stated. “Even if the county council gave us additional dispatchers, we simply wouldn’t have a place to put them.”
Sander said the 911 dispatch center currently shares the basement of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office with the Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center.
The department dispatches for 17 agencies, including seven police departments, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and nine fire and EMS agencies.
“This new center will significantly enhance our ability to respond to emergencies and provide critical services to our residents,” stated Mike Hubbs, Hamilton
County Communications executive director. “It represents a major investment in the safety and wellbeing of Hamilton County.”
A 0.1 percent public service local income tax will help pay for the new building. Construction is expected to start next month and will take two years to complete.
DISPATCHES
Community building to celebrate opening — The Carmel Clay Community Building, which contains the Carmel Fire Department headquarters, Fire Buffs Museum and S.A.F.E. House, will celebrate its grand opening at 6 p.m. Aug. 15. The event at 210 Veterans Way will include a ceremonial firehose uncoupling, tours and more.
Public Safety Day — Public Safety Day is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at 11611 N. Meridian St. in Carmel. At the free annual event, attendees can meet representatives from local public safety agencies, Carmel Utilities, the Carmel Department of Community Services, Bike Carmel and more.
Local Author Fair – The Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., will present the Local Author Fair 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with dozens of local authors representing a diverse range of genres. Admission is free. Learn more at carmelclaylibrary.com/events.
From left, Hamilton County Commissioners Steve Dillinger, Mark Hierbrandt and Christine Altman and Hamilton County Councilors Sue Maki and Mark Hall break ground on the Public Safety Center. (Photo by Conrad Otto)
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City Council approves DORA
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
The Carmel City Council voted 7-1 to approve a designated outdoor refreshment area in which alcoholic beverages may be purchased at participating vendors and carried in a designated open container.
CITY NEWS
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission will have the final vote on approving the DORA. City attorney Sergey Grechukhin said it is unclear how long that process could take.
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The DORA will generally stretch from just north of Main Street to Carmel Drive and from west of the Monon Greenway to just east of Range Line Road. DORA hours will be from 5 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.
Councilor Teresa Ayers, who voted in favor of the DORA at the Aug. 5 council meeting, said she believes it will be good for the local economy.
“We have such a walkable city, and this does help businesses and restaurants, especially for people who are coming in from out of town,” Ayers said.
Beverages must be in cups marked with a DORA sticker to aid enforcement. Per state law, alcoholic beverages from outside the DORA cannot be brought into it. That means events held in the DORA that currently allow alcohol from home to be consumed — such as summer concerts as the gazebo at Carmel City Hall — would no longer be able to legally permit any libations not provided by DORA vendors.
Several councilors said Carmel police use discretion when enforcing ordinances and would not be likely to proactively search for violations among those not causing disturbances or problems. But that led Councilor Anita Joshi to vote against the measure. She said the city choosing not to enforce part of an ordinance could lead to unintended consequences.
“I think you open the door to that conversation when you say we are going to pass an ordinance that restricts people’s
Carmel’s DORA is set to stretch from just north of Main Street to Carmel Drive and from west of the Monon Greenway to just east of Range Line Road. (Map courtesy of the City of Carmel)
freedom to bring their wine to city events, as they have done for the last 10 years, and then you are relying on the fact that we’re not going to enforce that,” Joshi said. “I have a hard time with that fundamentally.” Individuals or businesses that violate the ordinance could face a $250 fine. If approved by the ATC, the council will appoint a DORA District Committee, which would provide updates on the district to the city council at least twice a year. The committee is set to include two mayoral and three council appointees and one appointee made by the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation board, a Carmel Police Department officer, an employee of the Carmel Street Department and a OneZone chamber of commerce appointee. All members of the committee must be Carmel residents.
Businesses that have applied to participate in the DORA are Fork + Ale House, 101 Beer Kitchen, Anthony’s Chophouse and 3UP, Bazbeaux, Monterey Coastal Cuisine, Wine and Rind, Hotel Carmichael, Penn & Beech Candle Co., Savor, Social Cantina and Hanami Sushi and Sake Bar and Muldoon’s.
DISPATCH
School assistance for children of veterans — Operation Back to School provides financial assistance to Hoosier veteran families experiencing financial difficulties. Offered by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the program offers $500 of assistance per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Applications are accepted through Aug. 30. Learn more at in.gov/dva.
Carmel City Council removes restrictions on The GOAT
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
The GOAT tavern in Midtown Carmel can now operate under the same rules as other bars and restaurants in the area after the Carmel City Council voted Aug. 5 to remove a lengthy list of restrictions placed on the establishment in 2022.
CITY NEWS
The restrictions, which The GOAT was required to honor to remain open, were put in place to ensure the tavern could operate as a good neighbor after the city received late-night noise and trespassing complaints from nearby residents shortly after it opened in the summer of 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 8-0 vote took place just before the council approved the creation of a designated outdoor refreshment area, in which alcoholic beverages from participating vendors may be carried in open containers. Councilor Matt Snyder, who sponsored the ordinance to remove the restrictions, said he believes businesses within the DORA should be operating under the same conditions.
“(The restrictions) were needed as an emergency way to solve an issue during an interesting time,” Snyder said. “Now, I think they’re extremely discriminatory against a single business that can no longer compete in step with its neighbors.”
The GOAT owner Kevin Paul addressed the complaints from neighbors by expanding the building and enclosing previously open spaces, among other measures. Since reopening this spring, the city has not received any complaints about the tavern, Snyder said, and a hotline it was required to establish for complaints has never been used.
Besides maintaining the hotline, other restrictions lifted include a requirement to end outdoor service by 7 p.m. and a prohibition on outdoor speakers. The only restriction that remains is a requirement to close by midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends, which aligns with operating hours of other bars in the area. Most of the complaints previously reported occurred after those hours when The GOAT was open until 3 a.m. (and many other bars were closed because of the pandemic).
Jane Fleck, who lives near The GOAT, said she experienced loud noise and other issues shortly after the tavern opened but that Paul has satisfactorily addressed the problems.
“He has done a good job so far, and now that the external restrictions are lifted, I anticipate that he’ll continue to be a good neighbor,” Fleck said during the public comment portion of the meeting.
A spokesperson for The GOAT said Paul plans to apply for the tavern to be a participating vendor in the DORA.
Guests enjoy the outdoor patio at The GOAT at 220 2nd St. SW during grand reopening festivities. (File photo)
Ram reflects on earning doubles silver medal
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Rajeev Ram knows one day he will appreciate his Olympic silver medal in men’s doubles, but right now it still stings.
TENNIS
“We were gutted not to go one step further in the final,” the 2002 Carmel High School graduate said. “We played well enough to win, definitely had opportunities and just left it all out there. We certainly earned our silver.”
Ram and U.S. teammate Austin Krajicek lost to Australia’s Matthew Ebden and John Peers 6-7 (8-6), 7-6 (7-1), 10-8 in the Olympics men’s doubles gold medal tennis match Aug. 3 in Paris. The match marked the second consecutive Olympics where a 10-point tiebreaker was used in place of a third set.
“It’s a little tough when you go for a gold medal to play a 10-point tiebreaker,” Ram said. “In this scenario, I think a full match would have been better.” Ram, 40, and Krajicek, 34, had previous success together in Davis Cup matches. Right before the Olympics, Ram and Kra-
finals. Nadal owns 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 French Open crowns. Alcaraz has four Grand Slam singles crowns.
“You probably couldn’t find a tougher match, including singles players on a tougher court, than those two on a clay court and at Roland Garros,” Ram said.
jicek reached the semifinals of the Hamburg Open on clay.
“We felt pretty good going into the Olympics, then we had some great matches getting to the final,” Ram said.
Ram said he hopes casual sports fans might appreciate more what doubles players can accomplish.
“I feel we were able to win that match because of the effort we put into our doubles games, the teamwork and camaraderie we pride ourselves on, and all the things that make doubles special,” said Ram, who won a silver medal in mixed doubles with Venus Williams in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
The highlight was Ram and Krajicek’s 6-2, 6-4 victory over Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in the Aug. 1 quarter-
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
After the quarters, Ram and Krajicek beat Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek 6-2, 6-2 in the Aug. 2 semifinals.
Now Ram will focus on attempting to win his fourth consecutive U.S. Open doubles title with partner Joe Salisbury. The U.S. Open main draw begins Aug. 26 in New York.
Carmel Swim Club athlete Alex Shackell earned a gold and silver medal at the Olympics in Paris as part of two U.S. relay teams. She swam the butterfly in the preliminary for the 4x100 meter medley relay Aug. 3 and competed in the preliminary for the 4x200 meter freestyle Aug. 1. The U.S. won gold and silver, respectively, in those events, and although Shackell did not swim in the finals she was eligible to receive a medal.
Shackell finished sixth Aug. 1 in the 200-meter butterfly finals.
The 17-year-old is a senior at Carmel High School.
Austin Krajicek, left, and Rajeev Ram with their silver medals. (Photo courtesy of Tom Ladue)
Alex Shackell
Model train car donations sought — The Carmel Clay Historical Society is seeking donations of O gauge train cars for a permanent display in the Carmel Clay History Museum. Those interested in donating or learning more may contact CCHS at 317-846-7117 or info@carmelclayhistory.org.
Flag disposal — American flags that are tattered and worn should be disposed of following federal guidelines, which include burning and proper handling of the ashes. Collection bins for flags in need of retirement can be found throughout Hamilton County, including VFW Stanley E. Banks, Sr. Post 10003, 12863 Old Meridian St. in Carmel; American Legion Post 173, 852 W Main St. in Carmel; VFW Ralph Lehr Post 6246, 654 S 9th St. in No-
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Class of ‘74 reunion — The Carmel High School Class of 1974 will have its 50th class reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 24 at the VFW Post 10003, 12863 Old Meridian St., Carmel. For more or to RSVP, email Jocko Conley at jockochs74@gmail.com or call Jenny Johnson Rundle at 317-501-3034.
Support for seniors and caregivers — Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County, a nonprofit organization that provides support to Hamilton County residents 55 and older, hosts a caregiver support group and an aging well discussion group at the Westfield Washington
Township office, 17400 Westfield Blvd. The free programming offers support for seniors and their caregivers within the community. The caregiver support group meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. The aging well discussion group meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Aug. 29, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26. Register for programs by contacting Angie Anderson, Program Manager at Shepherd’s Center, at 463-238-1703.
Star Council Award — The Knights of Columbus Council 12387 has earned the 2023-24 Star Council Award, which recognizes excellence in program activity, membership growth, insurance promotion and more. The council is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel.
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White River Park set to open next year on Carmel border
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
There’s a lot going on near the intersection of Allisonville Road and 96th Street, with a new development and road construction for a new roundabout adding to traffic congestion in an already busy area near Southeast Carmel. But a new project near that intersection will offer respite and natural beauty to visitors who want to temporarily escape the bustle of urban life.
CITY NEWS
The City of Fishers recently announced its plans for White River Park, set to open in spring 2025. The site is about 120 acres, said Jake Reardon-McSoley, the city’s director of recreation and wellness.
The city already had plans to create a park with land it owned at that site. Those plans expanded when CRG Residential — which is building the new River Place mixeduse development at that intersection — donated an additional 25 acres for the park.
“The majority of the 120-acre park parcel really couldn’t be developed,” Reardon-McSoley said. “It’s in either (a) floodway or flood plain. There is some space that could be developed technically, but (CRG) thought it could really be a great partnership and gifted that property to the city for the purpose of a park — a community park.”
The city received a $4.7 million READI grant through the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to finance the park’s
development.
That grant was supplemented with another $1 million from Hamilton County. The total $5.7 million fully paid for the park’s first development phase.
Fishers aims to break ground on the park project in September with a goal of opening in May 2025.
CONNECTING WITH CARMEL
The City of Fishers has been working to improve pedestrian connectivity and the White River Park project’s design reflects that ongoing goal, said Jake Reardon-McSoley, the city’s director of recreation and wellness.
“We will have a connection from the Fishers White River Park directly to Heritage Park at White River, which is another Fishers park just immediately north of this property,” he said. “That’ll be kind of fun for residents to explore that large trail connection. And then, we’re actually under construction right now for a pedestrian bridge to go across the White River and that’ll actually connect the Heritage Park property with Hazel Landing, which is a Carmel park on the other side.”
He said that city officials will continue looking at ways to connect the new park with other parks and trails throughout the community, leading to a broad network of paths for residents to walk, run or bike.
(Above) The City of Fishers worked with Browning Day to design the new White River Park, set to open in late spring 2025. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Fishers)
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Tourney to benefit 91 Place
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Earl D. Hoover Memorial Tournament for Charities began with a unique concept. Its board members, all Carmel residents, would alternate picking charities for the golf tournament to support a new cause each year. This year, Loretta Ramsey selected 91 Place as the benefit of the Aug. 24 tournament at Plum Creek Golf Club in Carmel.
GOLF
“I chose 91 Place because of their significant impact on combating teen homelessness,” Ramsey said. “Young adults, up to age 23, are particularly vulnerable, and 91 Place offers various programs for displaced youth, including job training, counseling and housing.”
Ramsey said it is a new partnership for the tournament.
“Since we strive to positively impact as many lives and families as possible, we choose a different charity to support each year,” Ramsey said. “We don’t partner with the same charity more than once.”
Ramsey said since 2013, the group has raised more than $200,000 for local, region-
al and national charities. Last year, it raised more than $23,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This year, the goal is $25,000.
The tournament is named for board chairman Michael Hoover’s late father, Earl, who was a police officer for the City of Muncie for 25 years.
“These funds provide essential support for day-to-day operations and cover immediate needs that grant dollars do not address,” said 91 Place Indy Chief Advancement Officer Karynn Adamowicz said.
The tournament is full, but donations can be made in support at 91place-bloom. kindful.com/?campaign=1313084.
Earl D. Hoover Memorial Tournament for Charities board members are, from left, Lance Fettig, Roy Lederman, Rich Burke, Michael Hoover, Loretta Ramsey and Ken Schafer. (Photo courtesy of Michael Hoover)
Braun visits Hamilton County
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun was the featured guest at the Hamilton County Republican Party’s Great Outdoor Party held Aug. 2 at Forest Park in Noblesville.
POLITICS
The event allowed voters to show support for Republican candidates running for state office.
Speakers included State Treasurer Dan Elliot, State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen.
Braun outlined his campaign priorities, which includes property tax reform and lowering health care costs.
“We are going to reform and bring down health care costs in this state,” Braun said. “We’re going to make sure our workforce is working, and we’re not going to let any of the woke agenda come into our community or our state.”
Lt. Gov. candidate Micah Beckwith expressed his support for Braun’s agenda.
“I’m going to tell you right now, Mike Braun is going to be a leader that is not afraid to jump in and get his hands dirty,”
Mike Braun speaks to the crowd at the Great Outdoor Party. (Photo by Conrad Otto)
Beckwith said. “We have been void of good, strong leadership for a while on a state level. We’ve got a leader now that is giving us permission to come together, to unify and to find solutions for these problems.”
Hamilton County Republican Chairman Party Mario Massillamany encouraged attendees to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
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Carmel man’s Navy career taking off
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Ensign Clay Wright of Carmel is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Training Squadron (VT) 28, where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world.
MILITARY
Wright, a 2018 graduate of Cathedral High School, joined the Navy two years ago. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Vanderbilt University in 2022.
accomplish.”
Wright serves as a student pilot assigned to VT 28, a U.S. Navy primary flight training squadron at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas.
“All of the role models in my life have a military background,” Wright said. “I saw how it tested their personal growth, and I wanted that. I was already interested in aviation because my dad is a civilian pilot, and the Navy gave me the chance to make a career of flying.”
Skills and values learned in the Navy are similar to those he grew up with in Carmel, he said.
“My parents instilled the values of hard work and honesty early in life,” Wright said. “They taught me to put my best foot forward in anything I set my mind to
The aviation squadron’s primary mission is to train future naval aviators to fly as well as instill leadership and officer values, according to the Navy. Students must complete many phases of flight training to graduate, including aviation preflight indoctrination, primary flight training and advanced flight training. After successfully completing the program, naval aviators earn their “Wings of Gold.”
After graduation, pilots continue their training to learn how to fly a specific aircraft, such as the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter attack jet, the F-35 Lightning strike fighter jet or the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. These aircraft take off from and land on Navy aircraft carriers at sea.
Wright has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of my first solo flight, because it built my confidence,” he said. Wright
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, left, swears in seven new Carmel Police Department officers at the Aug. 5 Carmel City Council meeting. The new officers are, from left, Kaitlyn Colgate, Victoria Simmons, Bailey Boyd, Brian Vasquez, Andrew Gordon, Cameron Miller and Tawk Hnin Thang.
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INDIANA STATE FAIR FEATURES NEW FOODS, GLOWING ART
The Indiana State Fair previewed several new food items and attractions Aug. 1, including Taste of the Fair treats and beverages and an illuminated art installation. The fair, themed “The Art of Nature & Fun” this year, runs through Aug. 18 (closed Mondays) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. in Indianapolis. Learn more at IndianaStateFair.com.
Carmel resident Shelly Odendahl displays two of Urick Concessions Taste of the Fair entries: Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings and the All-American Mary. Other new items by Carmel-based Urick Concessions this year are the Cotton Candy Margarita, Cookie Butter Elephant Ear and Bratzilla. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
Shane Wagner, owner of Zionsville-based SW Concessions, puts the finishing touches on The Everything Fry, curly fries topped with cheese, bacon bits, ranch, pulled pork and barbeque sauce.
“All the Flowers Are for Me: Turquoise” by Indianapolis-based artist Anila Quayyum Agha will be on display in the Harvest Pavilion throughout the fair.
Lawrence resident Ammar Atia displays a sample of the Chocolate Caramel Coffee “The Triple C” Float, which is sold at Hook’s Drug Store Museum during the fair.
Carmel Community Players set to present rare horror show
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Persistence paid off for Lori Raffel.
Raffel has been wanting to direct “The Woman in Black” since she first proposed the play to Carmel Community Players five years ago.
“The rights have been tied up by a Chicago theater for the past three years and after checking every morning for the past year I discovered it was available and I proposed it again,” she said. “We are the first theater in central Indiana to undertake this production.”
The CCP production is set for Aug. 16 to 25 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel Raffel said the play centers on a lawyer, Kipps, who is obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the specter of a woman in black. He engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. Only two actors are on stage with lines during the entire play.
“It’s not an easy project to take on for me as the director, and certainly for the actors who do most of the heavy lifting with lines and blocking and special effects,” Raffel said. “I have concentrated on the telling of the story because I think that is what theater is about, but there are scary and surprising elements throughout the show. The Woman in Black appears on stage during the show, but she does not speak. Surprisingly, I had six women audition for the part of the Woman in Black.”
The Carmel resident said the play is set in a Victorian theater in London in the early 20th century.
“The stage is set to show that a show recently closed on the stage, so there are set pieces and furniture sprinkled around the stage left over from the last production,” Raffel said. “The characters use these items to create their story, so the intimacy of The Cat stage is perfect for the show.”
Noblesville resident Earl Campbell plays Kipps. He said he was familiar with the storyline as he read the book “The Woman in Black” by Susan Hill around Halloween several years ago.
Campbell said he enjoys the opportunity to play multiple characters within the course of the story. He said he plays characters from Kipps’ memories as he relays the story to The Actor.
The challenge, Campbell said, is the number of lines he and fellow actor Todd Isaac have on stage.
“That’s a lot of lines for only two actors in a 90-minute show, and it’s not just the lines, but it’s the accent and the dense storytelling and descriptions,” Campbell said. “It’s just not how the majority of people speak on a day-to-day basis, not in Indiana. So, it’s been a lot of line repetition — drilling the lines and imprinting them.”
Campbell said he must perform a different variation of English depending on which character he is playing in the show.
Isaac, a Zionsville resident whose character is titled The Actor, said he was only slightly familiar with the play before auditions, reading the script once right before.
The biggest challenge, Issac said, was presenting horror on the stage.
“It’s not an easy thing to do and I was excited to give this a whirl,” he said. “(I’ve) always been a big fan of horror, whether on stage or screen. It’s always been more difficult on stage.”
Isaac said the type of English spoken in the play isn’t easy to memorize.
“Doesn’t roll off the tongue like other shows,” he said.
This is Isaac’s first appearance with CCP.
“I only moved to the Indianapolis area a few years ago,” he said. “I don’t have a go-to theater company. It always depends on the show.”
Megan Janning, from Brownsburg, appears in the title role. Carmel resident Margot Everitt is the producer.
For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” runs through Aug. 25 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Barracuda: America’s Heart Tribute is set for Aug. 16, followed by Bubbles Up! Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Aug. 17 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com
SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE
Hollywood Nights: A Bob Seger Experience concert is set for Aug. 16, followed by Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Aug. 17 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Both performances start at 8 p.m. For more, visit indianapolissymphony. org. SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE THE STRUTS
The Struts will appear with opening act Barns Courtney at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rock the ruins. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.
DISPATCHES
Emmylou Harris to perform at Palladium — Recently added to the 2024-25 Center Presents schedule is legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris, who has released more than 25 albums. She will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 3, 2025, at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Harris is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and 14 Grammy Awards. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Country rock group Alabama set for Fishers Event Center — Multi-platinum selling country rock group Alabama has announced its “Roll on 2 North America” tour will include a stop Dec. 9 at the new Fishers Event Center. The concert will feature special guest Lee Greenwood. Tickets are now on sale at FishersEventCenter.com.
Todd Isaac, left, and Earl Campbell rehearse for “The Woman in Black.” (Photo courtesy of Samantha Kelly)
Costumes star in GHDT event
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Fashion at The Florence: GHDT Costumes Past and Present on the Runway” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Florence, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel.
The fundraiser supports production expenses for the company’s new season, which begins with “Autumn Nights” Oct. 25-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
GHDT is known for its costumes that range from simple elegance to fantastic fashion, often with a global flair. GHDT Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock makes or curates all the costumes for the company’s productions.
“People often have great interest in the costumes of GHDT and are fascinated with the stories behind the costumes” Hancock stated. “I have selected costumes from the vast and eclectic collection that represent a small portion of the scope of costuming in GHDT productions.”
According to organizers, the event will be an opportunity to hear Hancock talk
about the inspiration behind his creations and see them presented as fashion on the runway, instead of the concert stage.
It will be the first event held in The Florence following the final installation of additional theatrical lighting and a new sound system in July.
The event is for ages 21 and older with cocktail or semiformal attire requested. There will be a silent auction and light refreshments offered. Seating is limited. Tickets are $100.
For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
Gregory Hancock and GHDT company members. (Photo courtesy of GHDT)
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Face 2 Face at Conner Prairie
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Billy Joel understands one day his touring career will be over.
CONCERT
So, Mike Santoro said when he met Joel, the 75-year-old piano man offered support for Santoro’s tribute act.
“The way he said it, we are keeping his music alive because he won’t be doing it forever,” Santoro said. “When he’s off the road and fans see one of our shows and they’re buying a record or downloading music, they’re not buying from us, they’re buying from him.”
The Face 2 Face tribute act, with Santoro as Joel and Ronnie Smith as Elton John, will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers.
Santoro and Ronnie Smith formed Face 2 Face in 2010. Santoro also performs as Billy Joel in a solo act called The Stranger.
“We come out together with the band and play four songs,” Santoro said. “Then Elton would exit and I would do a set for 40 minutes. Then he would do a set for 40 minutes, followed by a short intermission.
Mike Santoro performs as Billy Joel in a Face 2 Face tribute show. (Photo courtesy of Mike Santoro)
Then we come back to do an hour and 15 minutes Face 2 Face. That’s what we’re doing (at Conner Prairie).”
Santoro, 55, said they have played Symphony on the Prairie several times. The concert stays true to the live music performance of both performers.
Santoro has seen Billy Joel and Elton John perform live, but never saw the duo together when they toured at Face to Face. Their last tour together was in 2009-10.
“We patterned the show on how they did it,” Santoro said. “It worked for them and we hoped it would work for us and it has.”
For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org and face2facetribute.com.
CRAVINGS CAFFÉ BUONDI
Caffé Buondi, 11529 Spring Mill Rd. in Carmel, offers a variety of European-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch options, including frittatas, smoothies, salads, crepes and more. Guests can also enjoy an espresso bar and other drinks featuring Lavazza coffee. Hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn more at caffebuondi.com.
Ickx (buckwheat galette folded with Nueske ham, Swiss cheese and a sunny-side up egg). (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
MOST POPULAR MENU ITEM: Signature frittatas RECOMMENDED DRINK: Pistacchio Cappuccino and Fragola Fresca cocktail.
CHEF’S FAVORITE: Rafa (spinach pasta layered with hard-boiled eggs, bacon, provolone and bechamel. Topped with gorgonzola cream).
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NIGHT ON MAIN
Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
Carmel Porchfest presents Late Night on Main with Midnight RedEye Band. The Aug. 17 street party, 1 E. Main St., Carmel, begins at 7 p.m. while the music starts at 9 p.m. Learn more at carmelporchfest.org.
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COOL CAREERS — Learn what it takes to become a film or television producer from experienced pro Jennifer A. Haire. The hourlong event is presented by Hamilton East Public Library-Fishers and is at 6 p.m. Aug. 15. Free registration is required at hepl.libnet.info/ event/10933027.
Carmel Community Players present
WOMAN IN BLACK
A Theatrical Thriller by Stephen Mallatratt based on the novel by Susan Hill
“INGENIOUS - A JOURNEY INTO FEAR” BEN BRANTLEY, NEW YORK TIMES
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Nara opens a second time
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
Nara Hibachi and Sushi opened for the second time this spring after being closed for less than a year. It’s owned and operated by married couple David Hsu and Yulia Oey, who immigrated to the United States from Indonesia in 2001.
RESTAURANT
Hsu was inspired to open his own restaurant based on his experience working with hibachi and sushi. Prior to opening Nara, Hsu worked at Benihana for five years and then was a sushi chef for three years.
“I’ve worked in restaurants for 20 years,” Hsu said. “I saw my friend open a restaurant, front to back. So, I thought, ‘Why don’t I try?’”
Oey worked at a floral shop for 10 years before joining her husband as a restaurateur in 2021.
Nara Hibachi and Sushi opened for the first time in December 2021, then Hsu and his wife sold the shop in September 2023 so they could pursue other opportunities. The new owner converted the hibachi
restaurant into a burger joint.
Earlier this year, the new owners asked Hsu if he wanted to buy back the restaurant, which he did.
The menu includes a selection of hibachi and sushi options, as well as yakisoba, soups, salads, boba and smoothies. Unlike traditional hibachi restaurants, Nara Hibachi and Sushi prepares everything on the grill in the kitchen in the back.
Nara Hibachi and Sushi is at 14570 River Rd. Suite 165 and has dine-in and carry out options.
Egg rolls at Nara Hibachi and Sushi. (Photo courtesy of Nara Hibachi and Sushi)
Great Greek Mediterranean Grill now open on Range Line Rd.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Omar Usmani was researching business opportunities when The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill caught his interest.
NEW BIZ
So, he made a trip to Crown Point, which has the only other Great Greek restaurant in Indiana.
“We tried it out, and the food was fantastic,” Usmani said. “We thought this would be a great addition to our local community. We started with the franchiser and made it happen.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened July 29 at 1352 S. Range Line Rd., Carmel.
There is room for 55 seats in the 2,547-square foot restaurant. Customers order at a counter, but the staff brings the food to the table.
A Westfield resident, Usmani said the restaurant has 22 full- and part-time employees.
“We have committed to opening up four more franchises throughout Hamilton County,” said Usmani, who is co-owner with his wife, Sobia.
Usmani said the Great Greek Gyro sandwiches are a popular seller in the chain, and another favorite is the Athenian Burger. Feta fries are a popular side item.
“On the desserts, Mom’s Rice Pudding is
delicious,” he said. “My mother-in-law tried it for the first time and said it was better than my wife’s rice pudding.”
Usmani works in data analytics and finance for a technology company, headquartered in Boston. Sobia has owned and operated Children’s Montessori House, a preschool in Westfield, for 10 years.
Usmani and his general manager, Rachel Bell, spent three weeks in Las Vegas in late spring to learn how to make all the recipes, prep ingredients and get ready for service. The restaurant is open for dine-in, pickup, catering and delivery from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Delivery orders can be placed through DoorDash and Uber Eats. For more, visit thegreatgreekgrill.com.
DISPATCHES
Top financial advisor — John Cate of Carmel was recently named to the 2024 Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” list that ranked him as the No. 1 financial advisor in Indiana. He was also recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list. Cate is a financial advisor with the Cate, Brunton & Luc Group, a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management company in Indianapolis. He graduated from the Miller College of Business at Ball State University.
Crew for Kids raises $200K — Indiana-based Crew Carwash recently partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for its 15th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser. Crew committed to donating 50 percent of the proceeds from Ultimate Washes sold July 27 at all 48 Crew Carwash locations throughout Indiana and Minnesota to Big
Brothers Big Sisters, along with cash and credit donations. Crew for Kids raised $201,786 in total for Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies.
Coolest things made in Indiana — Businesses and budding entrepreneurs have an opportunity to show off their wares at the Indiana Chamber’s fourth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana competition. Companies entered in the tournament face off in a single-elimination bracket format. Products entered must be made in the Hoosier state. Businesses are limited to one submitted product. Online fan voting determines the winner of each matchup. The tournament tips off in late October and concludes in November. Entry is free. Applications are accepted through Oct. 18 at indianachamber.com/coolest.
Omar Usmani is the co-owner of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Omar Usmani)
MK Dermatology moves to Carmel
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
After more than a year of planning, MK Dermatology relocated to Carmel in May. The practice had previously been in an office building in Noblesville since April 2023, but now it’s at at 12174 N. Meridian St., Suite 210.
NOW OPEN
MK Dermatology is owned by Dr. Melanie Kingsley, a board-certified dermatologist and IU School of Medicine graduate. She completed a fellowship in lasers and cosmetic dermatology at SkinCare Physicians at Chestnut Hill, Mass. She founded the Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center at IU Health Physicians in 2010.
“I’ve always dreamt of having my own practice,” Kingsley said. “What makes me a little unique from most dermatologists is I have special training in the cosmetic side of dermatology.”
Kingsley’s practice offers a variety of dermatologic and cosmetic treatments, including laser therapy, injectable treatments, skin resurfacing, skin tightening and treatments for acne, rosacea and scar-
ring. She’s also able to perform surgery and treat dermatologic diseases and skin cancer at her practice.
“I offer medical dermatology, which is any type of reason you’d go see your dermatologist,” Kingsley said. “What makes our practice unique is that it is direct care dermatology, and that means we don’t accept any insurances. There’s so many frustrations on the patient side and my side for insurance (like) them not covering things, surprise bills in the mail. It was very frustrating and took a lot of time away from patient care. So, it’s really streamlining things that way.”
Learn more at mkderm.com.
Holliday Park offers a challenge
Commentary by Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
If your goal is to combine a stroll through nature with leg day, then Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd. in Indianapolis, is the place for you.
Located on 94 acres of greenspace along the White River, the park’s eight trails total 3.5 miles and wind through wooded ravines with varying elevation changes, from trail inclines to several stone and wood staircases. The staircase on Trail 4 totals 125 steps of varying heights and surfaces and is not recommended for anyone who is not steady on their feet. It is one of several stairways in the park.
The trail along the river combines natural surfaces with boardwalks, with access in several sections to the banks of the White River. Although the trail can be moderately difficult, there are also several overlooks and benches to make the journey worth it.
Although the trails are marked, getting your bearings might be hard on your first visit, so taking a photo of the map available at each trailhead is recommended. Not interested in a difficult hike? Hol-
TAKE A HIKE!
liday Park still has something for you. Besides a playground, pavilion, garden, outdoor learning lab and nature center, Holliday Park is home to The Ruins — an art project dedicated in 1973 and revitalized in 2016. The Ruins includes three sculptures from the facade of the St. Paul Building, a skyscraper in New York City built in 1898 and dismantled in 1959. The City of Indianapolis won a bid to move the sculptures to the park.
Learn more at hollidaypark.org.
MK Dermatology is now open at 12174 N. Meridian St., Suite 210, in Carmel. (Submitted photo)
Holliday Park is at 6363 Spring Mill Rd. in Indianapolis. (Photo by Marney Simon)
Small problems don’t have to become big deals
Commentary by Jeff Worrell
Perhaps it’s a small, selfless gesture that can make a big, immediate impact on civility in Carmel. Think of a nagging irritation. Something that bothers you that is not life-changing in nature, but an irritation, nonetheless. As an example, the neighbor who mows the yard and leaves the grass clippings on the sidewalk or in the street. While seemingly minor, it can inconvenience others, like a grandmother worried about slipping while walking with her grandchildren. Perhaps the thought never crossed your mind.
CIVILITY
Seeing those clippings, what would happen if you were to pick up the blower and without fanfare or attention, use the modern convenience to quickly blow away the problem? I agree you shouldn’t have to, but what if the owner of that sidewalk doesn’t know how to be a good neighbor? What if the homeowner is dealing with a sick parent, sick child, sick dog, sick somebody
We all have an irritation we create for others. So, as we point the finger at our neighbor, remember civility is a choice.
— JEFF WORRELL
and assumed getting the grass cut was good enough? And don’t forget the flipside. We all have an irritation we create for others. So, as we point the finger at our neighbor, remember civility is a choice. Make it your first choice and don’t let the grass clippings ruin your day. Just blow them away. COME BY OUR
Jeff Worrell is a Carmel City Council member and a civility proponent. To contact him, you may email jeff4civility@gmail.com.
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Who do we trust?
Commentary by Terry Anker
We’re all so very clever. We know things other people don’t know. We are certain about things that confuse them. We give only enough information to get what we want and retain that which might betray the whole truth. Perhaps it is all part of the human condition. We hold our cards close to the vest to gain both an advantage and protect ourselves. We like to win and hate to lose.
ESSAY
Since the beginning of human interaction, we have formed social groups and practiced empathy to best manage the world around us. To those closest, we often made ourselves the most vulnerable. Trust, rest and recovery were reserved for the sanctum sanctorum. Once we were home, we could finally drop our guards. As our civilization flourished, we came to specialize in enhancing our strengths and overcoming our weaknesses. Some grew grain and others hunted on the prairie. Eventually, we found abundance and began to trade with other small groups, then larger, larger and so on.
Today, we exchange in a world marketplace. It has all happened so fast that it has overwhelmed our ability to vet those with whom we interact or to hold them accountable if we discover them to be scurrilous. The internet has us trading for goods with people we will never meet in places we will never be. Our social group may be comprised of many people who we have
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00129 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26 day of August, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Increase the maximum allowable lot coverage percentage from 35% to 39% in order to accommodate sunroom and deck.
With the property being known as 3361 Shelborne Woods Parkway, Carmel, IN 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00129 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:3361 Shelborne Woods Parkway (Woods at Shelborne Lot 83) Parcel Number: 17-09-32-00-07-006.000
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Rajesh Pudhota & Prasanna Ponugoti OWNERS/PETITIONERS
not met, at least in the physical sense. This gap in our evolved defenses exposes us to abundant manipulation and trickery. Who do we trust? Marketing ploys, hidden fees, political double speak and snake oil pitches are all very clever. They rely upon our inability to verify in a corporal way if the offer is authentic and to enforce repercussions if it is not.
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00118 SE
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on Monday, the 26th day of August, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Flr., 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: Seek the approval of a short term residential rental
On the property being known as: 11617 Rosemeade Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00118 SE
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .48, Section 36, Township 18, Range 3
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Sharry Haston PETITIONER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00125V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26th day of August, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq,. 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:
Allow a building sign not facing a public street frontage.
With the property being known as: 12411 Pennsylvania Street Carmel, IN 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00125V
The real estate affected by said application si described as follows: Parcel Number 17-09-3500-00-028.001
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Encore on Penn LLC, Mark Zukerman
PETITIONERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF CARMEL Water Utility
2025 ROCK SALT FOR DRINKING WATER SOFTENING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids for the above-described “Project” at the office of the Clerk, 1000 S Rangeline Road, Carmel, Indiana (2nd Floor) until 4:00 EST on September 3rd, 2024, or at City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (Front Desk) until 9:45 EST or in the Council Chambers between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on September 4th, 2025, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.
To be purchased during the calendar year 2025:
NOTE: Price quoted must be “Firm” for the entire calendar year of 2025
Rock Salt for use in drinking water softening – 12,000 tons more or less of Coarse Southern United States Rock Salt.
The Rock Salt must meet American Water Works Association (AWWA) specification. B200-22 and be NSF60 compliant; clean and free of dirt and debris.
Please quote price per ton. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the contract price is required for the Rock Salt bid.
Bid shall include transportation through: Jeff McClure Trucking LLC
4061 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Cedar Grove, IN. 47016
Attn: Jeff McClure Phone: (513) 479-2753, Email: jeffmtrucking@gmail.com
Delivery method: Semi End Dump Trailer with Slide gate and Grain Chute.
All bids must be received sealed with the words “ROCK SALT BID” on the left-hand corner of the envelope.
All persons with an interest in bidding shall register a contact name and address with the Utility Department to ensure that all changes or questions and answers are available for review by all interested parties.
The specifications are set forth in detailed documents on file in the Utilities Department, 30 W Main St, Suite 220, Carmel, Indiana 46032.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be via email to lkempa@carmel.in.gov. All responses will be via email and made available with the specifications at the Department.
The submitted proposal must be compliant with IC 36-1-9-8.5.
The Board of Public Works and Safety 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 solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-2218-2.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00126 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26th day of August, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approval for a building addition on a corner lot: Docket No. PZ2024-00126 V UDO Section 2.06
Minimum 35-ft minimum front yard setback required; 25-ft requested.
With the property being known as (insert address): 59 Bennett Rd., Carmel, IN 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00126 V.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:
Parcel Number: 17-09-23-02-05-001.000
Deeded Owner: Paiz, Louis G & Rebecca L h&w
Address: 59 Bennett Rd
Legal Description: Acreage 1.08 Section 23, Township 18, Range 3 VILLAGE OF MT CARMEL Section 1 Lot 27
Property Use: One Family Dwelling Platted Zoning District: S-2/Residential-
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Louis and Rebecca Paiz
PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-0016 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26 day of August, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Seeking approval for a newly constructed barn with an accessory building height of 23 ft, when only 18 ft is allowed
With the property being known as 10520 Shelborne Rd., Carmel, IN 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-0016V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 62 Section 7, Township 17, Range 3
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Stephen H and Sandra K Jenison
OWNERS/PETITIONERS
LIFESTYLE
Across
1. The “M” in TMI
5. MashCraft brewing needs
10. Rating for many HBO shows
14. On the briny
15. Amazed
16. Hurries
17. Site of the Dan Quayle
Vice Presidential Museum
19. Picnic pests
20. Kuaba Gallery display
21. Food plan
22. Alley howler
24. Mr. Clean rival
26. Floral neckwear
28. Peace symbol
29. Mont. neighbor
31. Country singer Kenny
35. Part of NBA (Abbr.)
38. A University of Minnesota athlete
41. “Science Guy” Bill
42. “It’s ___ Late”
43. Site of the RV Museum and Hall of Fame
Autumn Elegance
STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON
Riverview Health Auxiliary invites you to the Autumn Elegance Style Show & Luncheon featuring the latest fashions from The Secret Ingredient.
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Where: The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st Street, Carmel, IN 46033
Registration & Shopping: 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Style Show, Luncheon & Gift Basket Raffle: 12 p.m.
A cash bar will be available. The Gift Basket Raffle may be paid for with cash or debit card only—no credit card.
$60/ticket
Sponsored by Riverview Health Medical Staff
44. Historic period
45. IU conference foe
46. Cause
47. ___-friendly
48. Difficult
50. Siesta
52. Simple shelter
53. “Hold on a ___!”
56. Replies to an invitation, briefly
60. Aesop’s stories
63. UIndy grad
65. Regret
66. Sandwich cookie
67. Site of the Insane Asylum Museum
70. KFC offering
71. Bumbling
72. Type of dancer
73. Lord’s wife
74. Sculptor’s subject
75. Prayer ending Down
1. Taj ___
2. Loan shark’s practice
3. Pennies
4. Boater or bowler
5. Skirt length
6. Christmas tree topper
7. Roasted in the Village order
8. Blue billiards ball
9. Dispatched
10. London’s river
11. Site of the Indiana Military Museum
12. Facebook’s parent company
13. Aide (Abbr.)
Types
18. One way to stand by
23. Out in the open
25. Possess
27. Phased-out Apple messaging tool
30. Stares at the Colts cheerleaders
32. White River wader
33. “Jane ___” 34. 12 months
35. Oodles
36. Meh
37. Site of the Studebaker Museum
39.
Leppert Mortuaries oration
“A Farewell to ___”
Gung-ho
Applauds
Indy 500 sound
Rid of impurities
___ Hall University 60. Feathered friends
61. Indianapolis Opera highlight 62. Narrow opening
Golden Rule word 68. Lennon’s love
69. Sports org. hidden in “championship game”
Answers on Page 31
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BorgWarner PDS (USA), Inc. seeks a Sr. Software Engineer based out of our office at 2151 E Lincoln Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address; from our technical center, 13975 BorgWarner Drive, Noblesville, Indiana 46060; and from home. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. Note, this position does not require travel. Design and implement embedded software solutions for automotive controllers, among other duties. Email resume to ccregar@borgwarner.com and reference job number R2024-1124.
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