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Experts, candidates weigh in on impact of partisanship in Carmel school board races
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
In Indiana, school board seats are among the few nonpartisan elected positions, meaning candidates don’t have a party affiliation next to their name on the ballot.
POLITICS
But that hasn’t stopped some school board candidates from choosing to publicly align with a party during their campaigns, a practice that has become more widespread in recent years in the Hoosier state and beyond. Advocates believe that declaring a party promotes transparency and quickly informs voters of their positions, while those against it say it brings politics and division into a setting where it doesn’t belong.
In 2022, a slate of conservative-leaning Carmel school board candidates received public support and financial donations from the Hamilton County Republican Party at a level not seen before. One of the three candidates won, and all three races were extremely close. In Hamilton Southeastern Schools, four GOP-backed conservative candidates swept the school board races, unseating two incumbents in the process and immediately gaining control of the seven-member board.
This year, the Hamilton County Republican Party is backing two candidates in Carmel — Dina Ferchmin and Robin Clark — and three in HSE. Party chair Mario Massillamany is continuing a training seminar he launched in 2022 for school board candidates to learn the basics of campaigning and running for office.
“I was watching school boards become politicized due to the fact that liberal progressive groups were recruiting, training and fundraising (candidates and getting them elected) to these school boards, and COVID gave us an opportunity to see that our school boards had all of a sudden become extremely liberal and were pushing a progressive agenda, without preparing our kids for college or the real world after high school,” Massillamany said, referring to organizations associated with teachers unions and left-leaning groups with ties to local candidates. “Our academic curriculum and our rankings around the state were
decreasing, especially in HSE, and that’s why we got more involved.”
Massillamany’s counterpart, Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair Jocelyn Vare, agrees that the COVID-19 pandemic increased scrutiny and interest in how local schools are run, and she does not take issue with candidates personally aligning with a political party. She doesn’t believe, however, that politicizing school board races will improve public education.
“The only way (board members) can serve well is if they push politics aside and try to serve the school board in a nonpartisan way,” Vare said. “Unfortunately, today what we see with many school board races is these candidates are fully embracing a partisan partnership, and that is the antithesis of the spirit of our Indiana law, and most importantly, the antithesis of being able to serve all students well.”
such,” Merrifield Wilson said. “Typically, you wouldn’t want to turn off people that might disagree with your partisanship but otherwise find you appealing as a candidate. If you have a nonpartisan ballot, (voters) have to find a way to differentiate you from the other candidates. What you see in particular with the Republican candidates is that they’re capitalizing on momentum for the party. Statewide, Republicans tend to dominate.”
In addition, influence from parties and organizations is something every candidate must consider, she said, no matter the office.
“Probably every elected official who runs with the party label has that tension. Sometimes you have to be beholden to your organization, sometimes you’re beholden to your constituents, sometimes you listen to your own heart and you’re like, ‘I think they’re both wrong,’” she said. “In Indiana, we don’t see (school board races) as partisan, but there’s always going to be influences in decision making, so I suppose there would be a risk there. I just don’t see it being any different than those other offices.”
During the 2024 legislative session, Indiana lawmakers introduced a bill that would require school board candidates to declare their political affiliation on the ballot. The measure died in the House without a vote, but Laura Merrifield Wilson, an associate professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis who specializes in local government, said she expects public discussion on the matter to continue, whether it becomes law or not.
Wilson said she sees pros and cons to school board candidates publicly aligning with a political party. One disadvantage is injecting politics into a role that often has little to do with traditional partisan issues (such as approving building maintenance contracts), she said, while advantages include easily informing voters of a candidate’s beliefs and drawing increased attention — and potentially institutional resources — to a race.
“It makes it easier for (candidates) to convey to voters who they really are. All of these candidates most likely have ideological and partisan preferences, and when we talk about the nonpartisan ballot for school board, (it just means) you’re not listed as
Election Day is Nov. 5. Learn more about which races are on the ballot and how to vote in Hamilton County at hamiltoncounty. in.gov/222/Current-Election-Information.
CARMEL CANDIDATES RESPOND
In Carmel, four first-time candidates are running for two at-large school board seats. Dina Ferchmin and Robin Clark, who have been endorsed by the Carmel Excellence PAC, have publicly touted their conservative leanings and have been supported by the Hamilton County Republican Party. Candidates Jon Shapiro and Kristine Wheeler, both endorsed by the Support CCS PAC, have been less public about their political views in their campaigns.
Ferchmin said her transparency about her Catholic Christian faith and political positions is helpful to voters and that she doesn’t believe it conflicts with her position that classrooms — and the school board — should remain neutral spaces where politics and religion are not pushed.
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“I don’t think those things are contradictory in any way. By letting the voters know that I am conservative and that I am a Christian, they will understand whether my values and my principles align with theirs or not,” she said. “That does not mean at all that I believe that now we have to make Carmel schools Catholic. You cannot do that, because you have to respect that we have Muslim children, that we have Jewish children, fill in the blank of a million different things.”
Clark said although she has been public about her politics during her school board campaign, she supports keeping the role of a school board member nonpartisan.
“I don’t think it would be honest for candidates to say they don’t have a set of beliefs or not share what their beliefs are with the voters,” Clark said. “But the danger of having the school board being partisan is if you bring your partisanship to the board, now when you make decisions, if you have this allegiance to an external organization, that’s going to affect the way you make decisions and perhaps keep you from making decisions based on what is good for the students and school district.”
Wheeler, who is a member of the 202425 cohort of Hoosier Women Forward, a training program for Democratic women, acknowledged that all candidates have personal views and said it’s important that they put them aside while serving on the
board.
“I don’t believe it’s the role of the school board to be political, regardless of which end of the spectrum you’re on,”
Wheeler said. “When I’m door-knocking and talking to people, I’m talking to people of all kinds of different backgrounds and political beliefs, and we all want what’s best for the kids. I feel as soon as you declare or pick a side, it entrenches people. It makes it difficult to find solutions. People tend to get dug in on things that, frankly, don’t have a heck of a lot to do with what school boards do every day.”
Shapiro said he understands why some candidates would want to promote their party affiliation to voters. But he said he believes public education is not a partisan issue.
“If I’m put in a position where I’m tasked with representing others, then there needs to be a willingness and an openness to saying I have to sort of check myself at the door,” he said. “Having had the experience of serving on some other (nonprofit) boards, you’re there as a representative of the community and to bring the community’s voice forward. I believe a sign of a healthy board is that they’re able to engage in a robust conversation, which likely includes disagreement, and they make a decision that they believe is in the best interest of the entity that they’re serving.”
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Submit questions for school board debate — Current Publishing will present a debate between the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees candidates at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green in Carmel. Current readers may submit questions or issues to be considered for the debate by emailing news@currentincarmel. com. Reserve tickets for the event at youarecurrent.com/ccssbdebate24.
CHS names new baseball coach — Hunter Owen has been named as the new Carmel High School baseball coach. He was an assistant last season under Ty Neal, who resigned to take a position on the University of Michigan’s coaching staff. Owen played for Indiana State University and in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
City seeking investment advisor representative — The City of Carmel is issuing a request for proposal for an investment advisor representative to support its 403(b) deferred compensation plan for employees, former employees and retirees. The effort is part of the city’s comprehensive review of all financial contracts in support of the mayor’s commitment to ensure the financial well-being of the city and its workforce. The RFP is available on the city’s website through 2 p.m. Sept. 5.
Medicare-Medicaid discussion — Applegate & Dillman Elder Law is sponsoring a Medicare and Medicaid discussion with two specialists at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St. Seats may be reserved at applegate-dillman.com/events/medicare-medicaid.
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Closure surpises vendors, staff
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
All Things Carmel, a boutique store in the heart of the Carmel Arts & Design District that sold Carmel-branded T-shirts, mugs, the annual City of Carmel holiday ornament and much more, closed without notice Aug. 20.
CITY NEWS
More than 65 local vendors sold products on consignment through the store.
The closure came as the city decided to redirect funds to other “key priorities,” according to an Aug. 20 press release from the city. Nonprofit Promote Carmel, Inc., which managed All Things Carmel since 2020, received $200,000 annually out of the city’s general fund, and an additional $100,000 was needed to continue operations until 2025.
“Although the program has been a vibrant addition to the Carmel Arts & Design District, today’s financial climate requires us to prioritize important expenditures such as police and fire staffing and road maintenance,” Mayor Sue Finkam stated in the press release.
Vendors and store staff were taken by surprise by the closure.
Robin Ridge, a fused-glass artist with Mosaics by Mama J, had several items on consignment at the store. She has been part of other store closures where vendors were notified in advance to pick up their items. This time, she found out from the press release on a Facebook chat.
“It sounded like they were just going to basically auction off the stuff that’s in the store and not notify any vendors,” Ridge said.
The city released a statement that it was in the process of contacting each vendor.
“Given the store’s financial deficit, the mayor and city staff have been discussing the possibility of a closure for some time,” said Samantha Karn, corporation council for the City of Carmel. “Once the decision was made, pairing the announcement and the closing for the same day helped streamline the transition for those involved.”
Although some items will be available for sale through the All Things Carmel website, consignment items will be returned to vendors.
“The city has greatly appreciated the important contributions of vendors to the store’s operation,” Karn said.
All Things Carmel closed Aug. 20. (File photo)
Vendors can email allthingscarmel@ carmel.in.gov to schedule a time to retrieve their items.
“We have a very robust community engagement plan and will continue to engage with the public in a variety of ways,” Karn said. “Additionally, we are considering uses for the remaining inventory.”
Launched in 2016 by the Carmel City Center Community Development Corp., the store became a hub for promoting local events and often set up a booth at local festivals. The staff, made up of paid and volunteer workers, provided informational brochures to tourists and answered questions about the city — including roundabout art and the city’s many sculptures.
Promote Carmel, Inc., was founded to assume operations of the store. Current previously reported that former Mayor Jim Brainard hoped the shift would help the store become self-sustaining, much like the Christkindlmarkt.
“All Things Carmel helped build pride in the community. It gave people the ability to literally put their pride in their city on their sleeves and walk around and just be proud of where they’re from,” said Dan McFeely, who served as a communications and economic development consultant for the city during the Brainard administration.
McFeely’s wife, Sue, was the manager of All Things Carmel and executive director of Promote Carmel, Inc. McFeely hopes someone will buy the store and operate it without city funds.
The storefront at 110 W Main St., Suite 104, has a closed sign and a copy of the Aug. 20 press release on the door.
Besides All Things Carmel closing, Promote Carmel, Inc., ceased operations and the board has disbanded.
Ignite sets match of week
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Indy Ignite are months away from opening their inaugural volleyball season, but team officials are working on building their fan base.
VOLLEYBALL
The team is featuring the Ignite High School Match of the Week Presented by Team Rehab, and Carmel High School will be highlighted Sept. 11.
at all levels across the state of Indiana.”
The team will select an Ignite Player of the Match and feature the player on the team’s social media platforms. The player also will receive Ignite gear and a pair of tickets to Ignite matches. There also will be giveaway merchandise and one fan will win a pair of VIP courtside seats to a match. In addition, there will be a mobile box office and pro shop so fans can conveniently buy Ignite tickets and merchandise.
“It is designed to bring attention to the fact that women’s professional volleyball at the highest level is coming to Indiana in 2025,” said Randi Raff, Indy Ignite’s director of community engagement,
The Indy Ignite begins play at the Fishers Event Center in January 2025.
“It is also designed to make a difference in the lives of young volleyball players,” said Raff, a former head volleyball coach at the University of Southern Indiana and Indiana University assistant coach. “While we establish pro volleyball in Indiana as one of eight teams competing in the Pro Volleyball Federation in 2025, we want to support volleyball
“There is no better place for Indy Ignite than central Indiana, which is a hotbed for women’s volleyball, with eight prominent clubs,” Raff said.
Raff will attend many of the matches, along with other staff members, including players and Ignite coach George Padjen.
The remaining schedule is: Week 3: Sept. 3 — Roncalli at Cathedral; Week 4: Sept. 11 — Carmel at Zionsville, Sept. 12 — HSE at Fishers; Week 5: Sept. 17 — Brownsburg at Center Grove; Week 6: Sept. 25 — Noblesville at Carmel; Week 7- Oct. 2 — Westfield at Avon; Week 8: Wildcard Week — The Ignite will choose three matches and poll social media audiences to pick the match to attend.
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Summer Sip & Shop — Carmel City Center will present the Summer Sip & Shop event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 on the southwest corner of Range Line Road and City Center Drive. Visitors are invited to stop by and enjoy the event festivities including a DJ on the plaza, sales at participating shops, complimentary white wine and peach sangria cocktails at five participating shops, free airbrush tattoos for children, donation slow flow outdoor yoga, cold plunges and Pilates classes on the plaza. Learn more at CarmelCityCenter.com.
Emerging Leaders Project — Lindsay Gramlich of Carmel has been selected to be part of the Indiana Democratic Party’s Emerging Leaders Project’s 2024-25 class. The program offers free training to up-and-coming Democratic leaders who have an interest in running for office or working on campaigns. Learn more at emergingleadersproject.org.
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Runner completes unique course
By Ken Severson news@currentincarmel.com
Mohan Ambaty has done it again. The Carmel resident completed his fourth half marathon on a different continent June 15 when he visited Africa.
ACHIEVEMENT
“I completed this half marathon run (Big Five Marathon) in South Africa,” Ambaty said.
Ambaty finished 26th in the men’s division and 44th overall.
It was a tough course, Ambaty said.
The route was through the African savannah, where runners expected to encounter elephants, rhinoceroses, water buffalo and possibly lions and leopards. The course was covered with sand, loose rocks, pebbles, holes and elevation changes.
“It’s inside a game preserve, and we run on the same space as lions and gazelles,” Ambaty said. “The rangers (of the preserve) took care of our safety. There were impalas on the path in front of us, so it’s very unique and like National Geographic.”
Ambaty, 55, is an experienced runner. He completed his first half marathon when he was a college student in India.
Ambaty has completed half marathons in Asia at the Great Wall of China, Antarctica on King George Island in 2022 and Australia in the outback in 2023.
In June 2025, Ambaty plans on running a half marathon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
“That run will be in the city and the beach,” Ambaty said. “It is supposed to be up and down hill.”
Mohan Ambaty displays the medal he received after completing a marathon in South Africa. (Photo courtesy of Mohan Ambaty)
Woman celebrates 100th birthday
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
Lorita Bobeck reached a rare milestone Aug. 16 when she turned 100 years old. The longtime Carmel resident credits her longevity to keeping up her physical fitness, never smoking and rarely drinking.
MILESTONE
“I haven’t had to change much in the way of my lifestyle, and that’s important to me,” she said.
A native of St. Louis, she and her husband, son and daughter moved to Carmel in 1953 after her husband accepted a job at the finance center at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Bobeck had worked as a secretary but left the position after she had her first child.
resident.
“When we moved here, there was nothing really here,” Bobeck said. “Just some little shops, a couple little tiny grocery stores. Carmel was just a bypass.”
The Bobecks didn’t have a car during their first year in Carmel. They used public transportation to shop in the Nora area in Indianapolis and to attend church on Sundays at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, where she is a founding member.
Bobeck and her family lived in the first house they bought in Carmel for nearly 70 years. She eventually relocated to a home that placed her closer to her son while her daughter moved into her childhood home. Her daughter is now retired and cares for her mother.
When she was 40, Bobeck went back to work part-time as a Democratic Party precinct committeeman, a job she continued to do until she was 75.
Bobeck she said she is amazed how Carmel has grown through the decades. It had only had one stop light, at Main Street and Range Line Road, when she became a
Her husband, John, died in 2011 at age 92.
To celebrate becoming a centenarian, Bobeck had a simple dinner with close family members flew in from across the nation.
“You only get to be 100 once, you know,” she said.
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Event to benefit DV survivors
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
FUNDRAISER
Fishers-based More than a Phone, a nonprofit that donates cellphones to domestic violence support facilities, will host its seventh annual fundraiser from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, the Indianapolis Colts training facility, 7001 W. 56th St. in Indianapolis. Advance tickets are required.
“This event is really important to us because we only have one fundraiser a year, one annual event, and we try to make it fun and lighthearted,” said Julie Moorehead, More than a Phone’s founder and executive director. “But at the base, we’re still talking about a problem that affects one in four women, one in seven men, and that’s domestic violence.”
Called More than a Tailgate, the family-friendly event will feature entertainment, catered food and two large screens to view the Indianapolis Colts game.
Guests will have the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions, have
access to the Colts training field and participate in activities for all ages, including bounce houses.
All proceeds go to More than a Phone. Its goal is to raise $230,000.
“What we’re able to do at More than a Phone is provide survivors with a smartphone so that they can communicate and not have the fear of being tracked or stalked by a potential abuser,” Moorehead said. “Sometimes, that’s one of the last things that a survivor needs to do to break free from her abuser.”
Tickets for More than a Tailgate are $25 for kids and $75 for adults. Adult tickets include bar drink selections.
To purchase tickets or donate, visit morethanaphone.org
Live and silent auctions are part of the More than a Tailgate fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of More than a Phone)
CHS grad’s debut book lauded
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
Jenna Voris, a 2014 Carmel High School graduate, is among five finalists in the young adult category for the 2024 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards.
NOVEL
Now living in Alexandria, Va., her debut book, “Made of Stars,” published in March 2023 by Viking Books for Young Readers, was recognized among the finest books published by Hoosiers in 2022 and 2023.
“The fact that it comes from the state that I grew up in is really exciting and really special,” Voris said. “It feels sometimes like publishing has such a short attention span, so it’s a nice reminder that it’s still finding its readers and still out there.”
“Made of Stars,” intended for readers ages 12-17, is a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired love story of crime and passion, according to Voris.
“I was a big theater kid, so I was a really big fan of Jeremy Jordan, who was in the Bonnie and Clyde Broadway musical,” Voris said. “I always had the songs in the back of my mind. I knew the general concept in the plot. It has romance and danger and interesting politics, and this real historical element as a jumping off point, so it didn’t feel as intimidating to craft an entirely new world.”
Now working on her fourth novel, Voris said her themes aren’t directly influenced by growing up in Indiana.
“The fact that I thought that I could write books or be a writer was definitely influenced by the fact that I had really great access to public libraries growing up, and I had teachers that were really specific about fostering a love of reading,” Voris said.
Her next book, “Say a Little Prayer,” is set for release in 2025.
For more about Voris and her books follow her on Instagram at @JennaVoris or visit jennamvoris.com.
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FHS wide receiver a star for all seasons
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Fishers High School senior wide receiver JonAnthony Hall’s first love was basketball.
“I feel like I picked that up first, but football came along pretty fast and took over,” Hall said. Hall, however, enjoys the best of both worlds.
The three-sport standout was a key starter on the Tigers’ Class 4A boys basketball state championship team in March. Then he helped FHS capture the IHSAA boys state track and field championship in June. Hall finished second in the long jump and was on the third-place 4x100 relay.
“That thrill was unreal,” Hall said. “The buzz around the school and support was amazing and you just had to be there to experience the whole thing. It was so unique.”
Even though he has verbally committed to Stanford University to play football, Hall plans to play both sports this season be-
MEET JONANTHONY
HALL
Favorite athlete: LeBron James Favorite movie: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Favorite subject: Strategic marketing
Favorite music genre: Rhythm and blues
cause he doesn’t want to miss a thing.
“I think in long jump I have a really good chance of being a state champion, and our basketball team is looking really solid again this year, so there’s definitely potential to go back-to-back,” he said.
Hall said his personal football goal is to break his previous record of 1,055 receiving yards and 69 receptions. He said he wants to catch 10 or more touchdown
passes this season. He’s off to a strong start with nine catches for 151 yards and a career-high four touchdown catches Aug. 23 in a season-opening 49-35 victory over North Central.
“A big team goal of ours is to win a sectional championship,” he said.
FHS football coach Curt Funk is confident in Hall’s ability
“JonAnthony Hall is not only a great player, but also a tremendous person,” Funk said. “He is a leader in our school, a strong student in the classroom and an elite three-sport athlete. JonAnthony Hall is the total package when it comes to student-athlete.”
Hall has a grade point average of 3.85. He hasn’t decided on a major yet at Stanford.
Hall said the deciding factor in choosing Stanford over Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, among others, was the people in the program.
“They made a great impression on me and my family and it felt like home even being many miles away from it,” Hall said.
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PEDAL POWER
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
As a lifelong athlete, Dr. Andrea Cyr knew she wanted to spend her career helping others to continue playing and enjoying sports. That passion grew when she discovered criterium cycling, first as a hobby, then as a professional pursuit in 2022.
“My love in medicine is helping people get back to their sport or their lifestyles or anything that gives them enjoyment in their lives. I have my own passions in life, mostly through cycling, and I couldn’t imagine living without that,” said Cyr, a Carmel resident. “When other doctors save lives, I save lifestyles and get people back to what they love.”
Cyr, 36, is the medical director for Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital in Carmel. In November, she plans to open a sports medicine practice at Carmel’s IU Health North clinic.
Trained as a sports, physical and rehabilitation physician, Cyr is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine.
“I always joke that sometimes as a doctor, I just wish I could prescribe everybody a bike, and it would cure so many things — mental health and physical health — and everyone would be happy,” Cyr said. “Obviously, you can’t do that, but that would be my wish.”
While completing her residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Cyr, who played collegiate soccer, found support from the cycling community there, and it sparked her interest beyond simply watching races and riding for recreation.
“I finally verbalized out loud that I want to be a professional cyclist,” Cyr said. “I was honestly surprised at how quickly it happened at that point.”
Finishing second in the American Criterium Cup in her first two seasons, Cyr said her 2023 runner-up finish was especially meaningful because she helped propel teammate Paola Muñoz to first place for the season.
ACC is a series of nine circuit races — where cyclists complete multiple laps around a closed course — in cities through-
Carmel physician goes pro in competitive cycling
out the United States held between Memorial Day and Labor Day. A winner is named for each race and an overall winner is named based on total scores at the end of the season.
This season, because of a health setback causing her to miss several races, Cyr said she feels pride in helping Muñoz once again.
“There are different roles I can play within a race where it’s not so much my finishing spot that matters, but it’s trying to set her up to win or finish as high up as she can in the sprint to the finish,” Cyr said.
Currently with the Goldman Sachs ETFs team, Cyr competed in four of the nine qualifying races this season, including the IU Momentum Indy through the streets of Indianapolis in July.
“She’s a leader. She wants to win, but she realizes a lot of the time she’s not the strongest in the race, so she has to race intelligently and support her teammates who may be stronger than her on that day,” said Reed McCalvin, vice president of operations and teams for National Cycling League racing. “And that’s hard for a lot of athletes to do.”
Cyr spent her first two seasons with the NCL Miami Nights team.
Cyr credits her teammates, friends and colleagues for being able to balance her medical and cycling careers.
“The networks I’ve surrounded myself with understand my ambitions in this area, and they also value how it makes me
Criterium races last between one hour and an hour and a half. They are often held in city centers where 1-mile courses are closed off to traffic.
“The most common type of racing we do in the U.S. are criteriums. They are a bit different than the type of racing that happens in Europe, where you might race 100 to 150 miles, multiple
a better physician,” she said. “So, that’s important.”
Cyr’s partner, Justin Kirk, also is a professional cyclist, so they enjoy rides together.
“Justin is huge in providing me support so that I’m able to balance my career with a highly ambitious hobby,” Cyr said.
A New England native, Cyr moved to Carmel 2 1/2 years ago in part because of the vibrant cycling community.
“Cycling is kind of a hotbed here in Indianapolis and Carmel, specifically,” Cyr said. “It’s definitely been a perfect place to land.”
days in a row,” said Dr. Andrea Cyr, who became a professional cyclist in 2022.
Criterium races consist of laps and circuits.
“It’s fast. It’s punchy for that hour,” Cyr said. “It’s a little bit more action packed than some of these other racing types, where you go from Point A to Point B, but there’s a lot of lulls in the middle of it.”
Cyr’s goal is to stay involved in the sport as long as possible.
“I think I’m most proud of being in a position where I created a name for myself within the sport, but now I’m in a position to impact it,” Cyr said. “I can think of ways to give back, whether that’s contributing as a leader to a team, or mentoring younger riders, or helping young women who get in the sport stay in the sport.”
CRITERIUM CYCLING
Dr. Andrea Cyr is the medical director for Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Andrea Cyr)
Dr. Andrea Cyr races in Milwaukee in June. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Andrea Cyr)
ON THE COVER: Dr. Andrea Cyr of Carmel and Goldman Sachs ETFs Racing teammate Paola Muñoz race in Momentum Indy July 2024. (Photo by Kai Caddy)
Lynyrd Skynyrd forges on to continue legacy
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd began The Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in 2018, but soon decided to forge on.
Then when Gary Rossington, the last of the band’s founding members, died in March 2023, some speculated the band would call it quits soon.
“Gary never wanted to see the band’s legacy and, of course, the music, over time fade,” guitarist Rickey Medlocke said. “He wanted Johnny (Van Zant) and I to keep the music alive. With millions of fans, he just thought it was well worth it for us to carry it on. He all but made us promise. Here we are, we’re out there and having a great time with it.”
The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour, featuring ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, returns at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 to Ruoff Music Center. The two groups played together at Ruoff in August 2023.
“One thing that is important when you carry on the legacy of a band is being committed to the songs and playing them like they are supposed to be played,” Medlocke said. “The integrity of the song has to be kept. If you play it great and right at what the original band did live, I think the fans love the music.”
During the band’s song “Skynyrd Nation,” there is a line about three generations of fans.
“I look out and I see four or five generations of fans,” Medlocke said. “When you see fans come out from 8 years old to 80, you can’t argue with it. What that is about is iconic songs. The songs will be out here a lot longer than we all are. Maybe in a thousand years if the old Earth is still here, someone will dig up a jar and it will have Lynyrd Skynyrd music in it. I just know people want to hear the songs no matter how many times they’ve heard them. They love coming out to experience it live.”
Medlocke’s first stint with Lynyrd Skynyrd was from 1971 to 1972, when he played drums and sang lead on a few songs. Not feeling he was a strong
enough drummer, he left to rejoin his previous band, Blackfoot, where he was the lead singer and guitarist.
Three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, died in a plane crash in 1977 and everyone else suffered serious injuries. The band reformed in 1987 with Johnny Van Zant replacing his brother as lead singer. Medlocke, 74, returned to Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1996.
Medlocke said when asked what his favorite of the band’s songs is, he always says all of them. Two of his favorite songs to play in concert are “The Needle And The Spoon” and “Tuesday’s Gone,” when the band does a video tribute to Rossington.
“We try to pick a well-rounded set,” Medlocke said. “We could be out there four or five hours with all the ones people want to hear.”
ZZ Top is a perfect travel partner, Medlocke said.
“It’s been incredible being with the guys because we have a long history with ZZ Top,” Medlocke said. “Lynyrd Skynyrd’s history with ZZ Top goes back
to the ‘70s. One of the longest tours we did was in 1999 going into 2000. We did the Millennium Tour and we played New Year’s Eve night in Houston at the arena. If you remember, people thought the world was going to come to an end (with Y2K computer issues at the turn of century). We thought, ‘What a way to end the world, playing (a concert).’ We did 103 shows with those guys, which was a long tour.”
Medlocke said he was supposed to spend his 50th birthday in Hawaii, but had to give those plans up because the tour was extended.
Medlocke will keep playing as long as his band does.
“I promised Gary when I came back (in 1996) that I would be there until the last note in ‘Freebird’ was played,” Medlocke said. “I hoped he would still have been here to see it through. The creator above had other plans and Gary got off the bus. He saluted us. I’m still here and I hope I’m there until the last note in ‘Freebird’ is played, so I can fulfill that promise.”
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Civic Theatre fundraiser set — Civic Singsation Family Karaoke Night is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 at Carter Green outside the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The family-friendly fundraiser features a karaoke raffle for chances to sing your favorite songs and sing along as friends sing. The event is hosted by Civic Theatre’s Brent Marty, director of music and education. Advance admission tickets are $35 and karaoke raffle tickets are $10. The more raffle tickets a person purchases, the greater the chances to perform. Food trucks will be available to purchase food, beverages and treats and, after dark, the evening will end with a glow party. Tickets at the entrance will be $45. This is a cashfree event. For more, visit givebutter.com/ Singsation2024.
Children’s music series begins — Families can introduce young children to the joy of live performance through Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts’ monthly Peanut Butter & Jam series, which begins a new season Sept. 14 with Soulful Music and Melodies with Allison Victoria. The fun and informal sessions designed specifically for ages 1-7 takes place one Saturday each month from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Palladium’s Robert Adam Room or across Carter Green in the Studio Theater. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Lynyrd Skynyrd members Rickey Medlocke, left, and Damon Johnson perform in concert. (Photo courtesy of Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Artomobilia revs up
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Artomobilia founder John Leonard tries some new elements each year.
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“Some we keep and some we say, ‘Let’s not do that again,’” said Leonard, who also is executive director of the annual Carmel car show.
Artomobilia, which started in 2008, is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Carmel Arts & Design District with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at the Indiana Design Center parking lot.
Voloce, featuring collector cars and aircraft, begins at 7 p.m. Sept 6 at the Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville.
Leonard, a Carmel resident, said a new element this year is the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. He said there are 12 or 13 cars coming from Porsche dealerships across the U.S.
“They’ve all been restored and Porsche will judge them and then decide which one they think will be the best at Artomobilia at Porsche-Palooza,” Leonard said.
Another new feature is a Porsche Macan Electric vehicle that will be on display.
“It will be undercover and then revealed at noon by the team at Tom Wood Porsche,” Leonard said. “It’s their smaller sports utility vehicle but this is the first all-electric one.”
The Porsche display is on North Rangeline Road, north of Main Street.
Another new event is the Artistry & Elegance Ladies Luncheon for approximately 50 women at Anthony’s Chophouse.
Leonard said it’s open to anyone but it is intended for husbands showing cars who
returns Sept. 7 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. (Photo courtesy of
bring their wives. There will be two speakers, Stephanie Kim, chief administrative officer of Telamon, and Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam.
Leonard said there will be a VIP area hosted by Evans May Wealth at 3UP above Anthony’s Chophouse.
There will be approximately 500 cars.
“We’ll move south into Midtown,” he said. “We did that for the first time last year and it seemed like it worked.”
Four major groups are Porsche-Palooza, BMW-Palooza, Lotus-Palooza and Mercedes Monumental.
Adam Hoffman, who owns Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse in Westfield, will have his 13 Porsches on display at Artomobilia.
Leonard said Ferraris and Lamborghinis will be on the west end of the show.
Voloce will be held at the airport hangar for the second year.
“That will be fast cars and fast jets,” Leonard said of the event, partnered with Ruth’s Chris Steak House. “We’ll likely have 400 to 500. The beauty of that (site) is if we have another 100 people, it’s no problem.”
For more, visit artomobilia.org.
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The Fishers Arts Council will hold its Harvest Fest from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Fishers Heritage Park at White River, 10595 Eller Rd. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse and shop the creations of local artists and artisans, enjoy live music, try local food and walk the gardens of the historic Ambassador House. Food truck operators are partnering with local nonprofits and to donate a portion of their proceeds. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org/ event-info/harvest-fest-1-2.
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VIP CARNIVAL — The Zionsville Lions Club will host a VIP Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at Lions Park in Zionsville, 11001 E. Sycamore St. The event is for kids of all ages who have special needs, their families and their caregivers. The VIP Carnival will include carnival rides and games, dinner provided by Chick-Fil-A, music, balloon creations, face painting and more. For more, visit eventbrite. com/e/2024-vip-carnival-tickets-972909637917
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Broadway actress shares songs, stories
THE PALLADIUM
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Center Celebration 2024 presented by Ice Miller is SOLD OUT! We’re so grateful to the many generous people and companies who have signed on to support the Center’s wide range of arts and educational programming, from big-name concerts to classes and lectures to free events for schools to our Prism Project arts camp for youth with disabilities – and the list goes on.
Even if you missed this opportunity, you can still join us in continuing to bring these programs to the community. Just visit our website at TheCenterPresents.org/Donate to make a tax-deductible donation to the Center and its mission.
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Samantha Pauly took some personal days off from her role in “The Great Gatsby” on Broadway. So, what did she do during the break? She attended a Discovering Broadway “Great Gatsby”-themed reception in Indianapolis.
Pauly answered questions from Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate, and sang a few songs with pianist Adam Cole Klepper Aug. 21 at Laurel Hall. The following day, she taught master classes at Grace Church in Noblesville.
“Sometimes opportunities like this come up, and if I take a personal day and go get paid for my time, do something different, meet new people, come back to the Midwest, I always come back here,” Pauly said. “I love being with Adam and performing with him.”
Pauly and Klepper performed in 2023 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.
“I really love doing the solo shows, but it’s just not as consistent as when I’m in a long-running show that I think ‘Great Gatsby’ is going to be,” said Pauly, who made her Broadway debut as Kathrine Howard in “Six.”
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“When you are singing the same thing every day in a show (it’s repetitive). I don’t always get the opportunity to sing some of these songs that we love to do together,” Pauly said. “So, it’s a nice chance for me to sing something different for a couple of days.”
She also enjoys teaching.
“I really didn’t get into that until the pandemic, which kind of forced me to make money and do something,” Pauly said. “Now that I can do things in person, I love teaching.”
Samantha Pauly and Joel Kirk at a Discovering Broadway reception. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
Blues band set for PorchFest
By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com
Carmel PorchFest, a six-hour music extravaganza from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 in downtown Carmel, will feature more than 60 bands performing multiple musical genres.
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An Indiana band performing at the PorchFest for the first time is King Bee & The Stingers, a six-piece blues, soul and funk band based in Bloomington. The band has attracted a strong following across Indiana and the Midwest, playing classic roadhouse blues, according to the group.
The band, formed in 2006, started as a duo with founder and guitarist/harmonica Mark “King” Menefee and his daughter, lead singer Sarah Menefee. As the band evolved, it started writing original blues tunes in addition to playing covers. Sarah Menefee was born in Boston but raised in Bloomington. By day, she’s a carpenter, but at night, she’s the voice for King Bee & The Stingers.
“I started singing full time with the band when I was about 25,” Sarah said. “All of us have day jobs outside of the group. Some of us work within the music industry and some don’t, but I don’t know that any of us
would call it a side project.”
King Bee & The Stingers have released two studio albums and recently released a third live album, “Live From The Slippery Noodle.” The official release party will be Sept. 20 at the Slippery Noodle in downtown Indianapolis.
For PorchFest, Sarah said the band will play some new material.
For more, visit carmelporchfest.org. For more on King Bee & The Stingers, visit kingbeestingers.com.
Beef & Boards plans new shows
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2025 schedule will feature five new shows for the Indianapolis venue, headlined by the Broadway hits “Jersey Boys” and “Waitress.”
SCHEDULE
“New shows are controlled by the theatrical licensing houses,” Beef & Boards owner Doug Stark said. “We were lucky to have so many new shows become available to us and felt that this was the perfect year to do them — regional premieres in central Indiana. I believe ‘Waitress’ and ‘Tootsie’ have played in the Broadway series, but this will be the regional premiere and ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ will be brand new to our audience.”
The first show to make its Beef & Boards debut is Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” which runs Jan. 9 to Feb. 9. The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is featured in “Jersey Boys,” which runs Feb. 14 through April 13. The show won
the Tony Award for Best Musical.
“Church Basement Ladies,” a musical comedy, runs from April 17 through May 18. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” returns from May 22 through July 13. As the season’s family show, tickets are discounted by $10 for all children ages 3-15.
“Waitress” will open July 17 and conclude Aug. 31. The musical centers on Jenna, a talented piemaker and waitress whose goal is to leave her small town.
“Heartbreak Hotel” follows the legendary ascent of Elvis Presley. The musical, which runs Sept. 4 through Oct. 12, features more than 40 of Presley’s hits.
“Tootsie” opens Oct. 16 and runs through Nov. 23. To land his dream role, out-of-work actor Michael Dorsey disguises himself as actress “Dorothy Michaels.”
Back for the holidays is the original variety show “A Beef & Boards Christmas,” which runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 31.
“The thing I love about this season is its diversity,” Stark said. “There’s something for everyone, from kids to grandparents, to rockers and everyone in between.”
For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Sarah Menefee is the lead singer for Bloomington-based King Bee & The Stingers. (Photo courtesy of King Bee & The Stingers)
Brain Bolt returns Oct. 5
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Brain Bolt’s most important goal is raising funds for Goodman Campbell’s Neurosurgery Foundation.
However, Goodman Campbell’s Dr. Richard Rodgers, a spine surgeon, said the annual event also allows important interaction between physicians, staff and survivors.
the years.
“This one has always been different from others,” he said. “Most of them you sign up, you go and run your 5K, get your bottle of water and banana and go home. This one it’s much more of a half-day event with food trucks and activities. We have booths for all of our sponsors.”
The ninth annual Brain Bolt is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 5, starting at the Carmel Gazebo, 1 Civic Square. It will have a 5K course and a 1-mile survivor course.
“We’re able to see how they are doing long term when they come to participate,” Rodgers said. “They get to hang out with us and have a fun morning in a more personal space instead of purely clinical in the hospital. It’s nice to see patients and their families outside the hospital. The patients and their families get to interact with other families of survivors. That’s not something that gets to happen much outside of a support group setting.”
Rodgers said he is not an avid runner but has participated in many 5Ks through
The funds raised benefit Goodman Campbell programs that revolve around the research and care of people with traumatic brain injuries and traumatic spinal cord injuries, Rodgers said.
“We have a robust research team that is funded by our foundation,” Rodgers said. “Events like Brian Bolt help us fund that part of the mission.”
Rodgers said some attendees come for the competition and their own personal fitness but the “vast majority” attend to have fun and spend time with others.
Music will be provided by a DJ. The registration fee is $35. To register, visit.goodmancampbell.com/about/brain-bolt-5k. To learn more about the various sponsorship opportunities, email Brain_Bolt5k@goodmancampbell.com.
DISPATCHES
Run for Wellness — The Trinity Free Clinic Run for Wellness 5K is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd. in Carmel. Cost is $35 per person. To register or donate visit trinityfreeclinic.org.
Heart center named top hospital — Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center has been ranked the top hospital in Indiana and
second in the nation for cardiac care by Money Magazine in its 2024 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care. The ranking compared all short-term, acute care hospitals in the nation that offer deep expertise with highly experienced cardiologists and heart specialists and have earned a four- or fivestar quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Company launches AI solutions
Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
For 25-plus years, Josh Ross has been an entrepreneur. His most recent company, KLaunch, is based in Fishers and is a subsidiary of Kerauno holdings.
TECHNOLOGY
KLaunch, a conversational artificial intelligence firm, is rooted in innovation, bridging gaps, forging genuine bonds and “driving a future where technology enhances every human interaction,” according to Ross.
Ross
“We want to use AI for good and we want to be able to connect people to the central services and to the benefits. That’s the purpose of our technology,” said Ross, the company’s owner and CEO.
KLaunch’s mission is to advance human interaction. It does so by creating solutions that, according to Ross, connect people “to their communities and interests using AI, envisioning a future where tech mirrors human touch.”
“What we’ve done with this platform is,
we incubated this out of another telecommunications company that I owned and sold to private equity in October 2020,” Ross said. “We’ve taken our technology platform that we started building in 2014, and that platform is now our conversation AI platform that we have available to clients.”
As a platform, KLaunch allows users to build autonomous bots for communication. It developed software for businesses to reach customers via text messages. KLaunch also is leveraging its technology in the philanthropic space by allowing nonprofits to reach more people.
“As we’ve worked with organizations across the country and with the technologies, what we found is there’s a big need for health determinants and AI solutions for social impact,” Ross said. “We’ve been a big influence for pushing social impact through the AI technologies that we have, helping organizations like food banks across the United States connect more consistently with their customers.”
For more, visit klaunch.io
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Sugar Creek Winery to close this month
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For owner David Phillips, the time seems right to close Sugar Creek Winery.
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“The increased rental rate, coupled with rising operational costs and the many competing activities offered in Carmel, all make long-term sustainability out of reach,” Phillips said. “The business was increasing but not at the same rate as operating expenses. I have a great staff that gets five-star reviews, but they are all part-time employees. So, the day-to-day operations were pretty much my responsibility, which is fine, but taking care of the back-office stuff, payroll, inventory, bookkeeping, etc., would take time away from the sales and marketing necessary to grow the business faster. So, all things considered, the decision was fairly simple.”
Sugar Creek Winery’s lease expires Sept. 30 at 1111 W. Main St. Suite 165. The Carmel winery opened in September 2018.
“I will stay open as long as I have wine to sell,” Phillips said. ”I’ll also be selling furnishings, wall art, wine-themed merchandise and equipment, all at discounted prices.”
As a closing event, the Bye Bye Bash is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 20. Touch of Grass will perform.
“LuDog’s Grilled Dogs will be back on the patio ready to serve up their gourmet masterpieces,” Phillips said. “We also want folks to be watching for great deals on overstocked wines on social media.”
There will be live music on the weekend with SINGO, music bingo, on Tuesday nights and trivia on Thursday nights.
Phillips’ oldest daughter, Marie, married Zach Cain, whose family farms several thousand acres in Montgomery County.
“Zach and I founded the business in 2010 and planted the vineyard, which is on Cain farmland in 2012 with the first harvest in 2015,” Phillips said.
The vineyard is approximately 40 miles northwest of Carmel, Phillips said.
“We considered establishing the tasting room there, but it was too far off I-65 to get an attraction sign and there is much more vehicular and foot traffic in Carmel,” Phillips said. “I work in the vineyard during the growing season, but the tasting room is a year-round business. Plus, I reside in Carmel, so it was just better to open in Carmel. All our resources and focus were on this location, so a second one really wasn’t an option.”
For more, visit sugarcreekwinery.com or @sugarcreekwines on Instagram.
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Telamon receives award — Telamon Corporation has received Culture of Good’s Community Impact Award in recognition of its contributions to its communities and corporate social responsibility. Presented by Culture of Good, an organization dedicated to inspiring businesses to make a positive difference in the world, this award celebrates companies that exemplify excellence in corporate citizenship and embody the values of compassion, generosity and purpose-driven leadership. Learn more at cultureofgood.com.
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Listening leads to less stress
Commentary by Jeff Worrell
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A friend of mine called recently, ready to give up on his morning coffee klatch over his minority views of current presidential politics. He is incensed that his negative opinion of a certain candidate is dismissed by the group. He can’t understand why everyone doesn’t feel the same way he does about something so obvious. In this politically charged era, relationships often bear the brunt of ideological differences. As we navigate through a polarized presidential election year, many find themselves in uncomfortable conversations that threaten to sever ties with family, friends and colleagues.
I shared with him how civility reminds us that everyone has a right to their opinions. Leadership consultant John Maxwell offers valuable insight: The key to preserving relationships lies in the art of listening. By truly hearing others, and acknowledging their views, we gain understanding, learn from diverse perspectives and identify others’ needs.
Listening is not just about hearing words; it’s about connecting with people where they are. It allows us to bridge gaps, foster empathy and maintain respect even in disagreement. As Maxwell notes, it’s the best way to gain buy-in and preserve civility.
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In these turbulent times, honing our listening skills might lead to a less stressful cup of coffee. By becoming better listeners, we can hope to weather this political season with grace, maintaining civility and preserving our cherished relationships.
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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Hope you have a good day, too
Commentary by Terry Anker
“Have a good day.” How many times per week do we say it? How many times did we say it today? Then there is, “How was your day?” Social convention has led us into a loop of daily day inquiry. We interrogate our kids when they arrive home from school. We wish the barista at our local morning coffee stop to have a positive life interaction. We probably care, at least in some nominal brothers-and-sisters-of-thehuman-struggle sort of way, but do we listen to the answers with any degree of conscience intent to act upon them?
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It might be impossible to engage with the machinations of every human with which we interact daily. Even if we did try to dig in, it is somewhat unlikely that the object of our intention would appreciate it. Imagine if we were to offer directive advice to everyone that we see who appears to be struggling to realize their best self. So, we keep it light. Rightly, we tend toward responses like, “It’s been a great day” or “Thanks, you have a good day, too.” But are we missing something if we don’t contemplate the way we respond and the way we hear the responses given?
What would be the value in the counsel of relative strangers? If we’ve had a bad
day, do we envision that they might be able to lift us from our difficult toil if only we’d tell them about it? Do we assume that just because they asked that they intend to listen to our answer? Is the simple urging that we “have a good one” simply a hope to send some faint positive message into the world? If we take it for what it’s worth, does it work?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.
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Part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said half-quarter section, said point being North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (assumed) 128.5 feet from the Northwest corner thereof; thence South 1 degree 01 minute 34 seconds West 105.50 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel to the North line 66.00 feet; thence North 1 degree 01 minute 34 seconds East 105.50 feet to said North line; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, on and along said North line, 66.00 feet to the point of beginning. AND
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Parcel # 16-09-25-16-01-001.000, as further described:
Part of the East Half of the Southeast quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, located in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, being bounded as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East (P.K. Nail); thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds East (Assumed bearing) 1309.37 feet along the North line of said Southeast quarter to the Northwest corner of the East half of said Southeast quarter (Midpoint of the North line of said Southeast quarter) and the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 44 seconds West 171.00 feet along the West line of the east half of said Southeast quarter; thence north 89 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds East 63.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Southeast quarter; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 44 seconds East 171.00 feet parallel with the West line of the East half of said Southeast quarter to the North line of said Southeast quarter; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds West 63.00 feet along the North line of said Southeast quarter to the point of beginning. Containing .25 acres, more or less.
Notice is given hereby that The City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (“CRC”) will open and consider written offers of purchase (the “Proposals”) of the parcels of real estate that are depicted as Parcel #16-09-25-16-01-003.000 and Parcel #16-09-25-16-01-001.000, (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Parcels”). The Parcels are approximately 0.16 and 0.25 acre in size.
CRC will open the Proposals at 6:30 p.m. local time on September 18th, 2024, as part of a Meeting called by the CRC to be held at the Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 (the “Public Opening”), unless a Special Meeting is called at a date differing with proper public notice. The Proposals shall be submitted to CRC at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 (“City Hall”). The deadline for submission of Proposals is 5:00 p.m. local time on September 18th, 2024 (the “Receipt Deadline”). At least five days before the Public Opening, interested parties will be able to obtain from the CRC Offices information concerning the room in which the Public Opening will occur.
The offer by CRC of the Parcels for sale is made on the conditions set forth below (the “Conditions for Acquisition”).
Permitted Use: The Parcels shall be used to: (a) construct a mixed-use project that includes forsale condominiums or townhomes; (b) provide adequate on-site parking for the development; and (c) provide Storm Water Management for Parcels and coordinate stormwater management system to include surrounding areas and existing City infrastructure coming from properties to the north, west, east and south.
CRC Contribution: CRC is not committing to make any contribution to, or investment in, the Parcels.
Minimum Offering
Price: $1,500,000.00.
Earnest Money: A non-refundable deposit of $5,000.00 (all of which shall be applicable against the purchase price for the Parcels).
Parcel Condition: The Parcels are being offered on an “as-is” basis.
Current Conditions: The Parcels currently serve as vacant residential properties.
Due Diligence: The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs of due diligence with respect to the Parcels, including, without limitation, costs to: (a) obtain title insurance, a survey, and new or updated environmental reports; and (b) perform tests and inspec-
tions.
Acquisition Date: The sale and purchase of the Parcels shall occur on or before October 18, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), at which time, the successful bidder shall: (a) pay to CRC the purchase price; and (b) acquire fee simple title to the Parcels.
Additional Requirements:
The successful bidder must satisfy the following requirements: (a) the purchase price shall be paid on the Closing Date; (b) all Proposals shall include proof of available funds; and (c) commit to using the Parcels for the Permitted Use.
Preferential Features: The CRC will give preference to a plan that incorporates surrounding parcels and includes condominiums developed as flats and that includes complementary architecture.
Proposal Requirements: Each Proposal must comply with the requirements of this Notice.
CRC has caused to be prepared the exhibits listed below (the “Exhibits”), and CRC will make all of the Exhibits available at the CRC Offices for examination and use by all interested persons. This Notice, together with the Exhibits, constitutes the “Bid Package”.
Exhibit A Instructions to Bidders
Exhibit B Form Proposal
Exhibit C Outline of Project Agreement
Requests for information concerning the Bid Package or requests for access to inspect the Parcels should be directed to: Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director, Carmel Redevelopment Commission, 580 Veterans Way, Carmel, Indiana 46032; telephone: (317) 819-7207; e-mail hmestetsky@carmel.in.gov. RFP Materials and Exhibits referenced will be made available at this office prior to bids due.
CRC reserves the right to: (a) consider or reject without consideration any Proposals that do not satisfy the Proposal Requirements; (b) reject any or all Proposals; and (c) make an award to the highest and best bidder, as described more particularly in the Bid Package, even if the Proposal submitted by the highest and best bidder does not satisfy all of the Conditions for Acquisition. In determining the highest and best bidder, CRC shall take into consideration the following:
(a) The purchase price for the Parcels, as proposed in each Proposal.
(b) The general business reputation of the bidder.
(c) The experience of the bidder with respect to the operation of projects similar to the bidder’s proposed Permitted Use of the Parcels (the “Similar Projects”).
(d) The proposed pro forma, site plan and abuilding massing.
(e) The record of the bidder with respect to the operation of Similar Projects in compliance with plans, permits, and laws.
(f) The current ability of the bidder to operate the Parcels in compliance with plans, permits, and laws.
(g) The financial resources of the bidder and its principals.
(h) The financial resources of the bidder’s equity investors.
(i) The extent to which the Proposal incorporates the Preferential Features. Satisfaction by the bidder of the Proposal Requirements, compliance of the bidder with the Conditions for Acquisition, and satisfaction by the bidder of any additional requirements of the Bid Package.
(j) Any other factors that CRC determines to be important in carrying out and serving: (i) the Conditions for Acquisition; (ii) the legal purposes of CRC; and (iii) the interests of The City of Carmel, Indiana, and its residents, from the standpoint of both human and economic welfare.
A successful bidder will be required to execute a binding Project Agreement with CRC that is acceptable to CRC and that commits the bidder to: (a) satisfy the Conditions for Acquisition; and (b) fulfill the commitments made by the bidder in its Proposal. The Project Agreement shall include the terms and conditions outlined on Exhibit C to the Bid Package.
A bid submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each:
(a) Beneficiary of the trust; and
(b) Settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.
September 3, 2024 Current in Carmel
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
HUMOR
Poking holes in my lawn care story
Tom Sawyer look like an amateur.
I have never aerated my lawn. I wasn’t familiar with the need for this procedure until I started getting emails from my lawn service. Basically, they said I needed to put holes in my lawn to stimulate growth. If holes are so good for your lawn, why did they charge me $129.95 in June to eliminate grubs and moles? I thought they were already doing a great job.
Recently, my wife and I arrived home from a Sunday brunch and saw our neighbor Steve wrestling with what appeared to be a 200-horsepower lawn machine. The really strange part was that Steve was not aerating his own lawn, but Norm’s lawn — an apparent act of great selflessness, unless you consider that he had simply lost control of the behemoth and was desperately trying to steer the machine back to his own front yard. Then Mark, watching Steve from his living room window, came outside to request that he be given a chance to aerate. Norm also wanted in. This scam was so ingenious that it made
I don’t think I’ve ever said or written the word “aerated” before. If it weren’t for spell check on my computer, the first line of this story would have been: “I have never airrated my lawn.” Once, I accidentally went from liquefy to aerate while making a strawberry shake in my wife’s blender. That’s the extent of my experience.
Mark explained to me why it’s important to aerate your lawn, but that required that I listen. I kept hearing the word “plugs,” which made me mildly interested because I once had a hair transplant. During the operation, the surgeon put more than 1,000 plugs in my head. My hair does look a lot thicker now and there has been no sign of moles. I had one grub.
Norm was now being whipped into unspeakable contortions and had to pull the emergency button after he aerated Mark’s newly paved driveway. After observing my neighbors, I agreed to try aeration myself. I took hold of the handles, pressed the bar and was quickly propelled into action.
I had never realized how exciting it would be to poke holes in a lawn. It was
STATE OF INDIANA IN THE HAMILTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY OF Hamilton CASE NO. 29C01-2408-MI-8926
IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF MINOR:
Ngalia Tatefua Jason
Name of Minor
Terence Tatefua
Petitioner
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Terence Tatefua, as a self-represented litigant, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name on August 16, 2024 to change the name of Ngalia Tatefua Jason to Jason Ngalia Tatefua The Petition is schedule for hearing in the Hamilton County Circuit Court on December 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice ofpublication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. August 16, 2024 Kathy Kreag Williams Date Clerk, Hamitlon County Circuit Court
Ordinance Z-693-24
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP
Z-693-24
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel and Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, to consider the following:
Petition to rezone three (3) contiguous parcels on the north side of E Carmel Drive, adjacent to the stoplight intersection at AAA Way, from the B8 Business District to the C2 Mixed-use District. The properties are also identified by the following tax parcel ID numbers and legal descriptions:
16-10-31-00-00-023.000
16-10-31-00-00-023.002
16-10-31-00-00-023.102
452 E Carmel Dr Carmel 46032 Acreage 3.45 Section 31, Township 18, Range 4
502 E Carmel Dr Carmel 46032 Acreage 3.09 Section 31, Township 18, Range 4
508 E Carmel Dr Carmel 46032 Acreage 1.34 Section 31, Township 18, Range 4
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard. City of Carmel
Petitioner
the most fun I’ve had in my entire life. But four seconds was way long enough. I soon passed the privilege back to Jeff, who happily aerated his yard again. Twice as much work, but twice as many holes. Aerators make me nervous. They are huge, powerful and potentially very dangerous. Someone could get hurt. There should be a background check if you buy or rent one. Jeff could see I was uncomfortable with an aerator in the neighborhood,
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00135
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of September 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 to encroach on the 10 feet side set back on the south side of the house for a deck and swim spa. Will encroach by 5 ft 7 inches to accommodate ADA compliance.
With the property being known as 430 1st Avenue SE, Carmel 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ -2024-00135
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-10-30-03-16-004.000
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. Al 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.
Michael Beck
Julie Beck
PETITIONERS
NOTICE
WILLIAM SNYDER
The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your child to be dependent and neglected. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Whitley, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 600 Hearthwood Court, Cookeville, Tennessee 38506, (931) 646-3000, an Answer to the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected filed by the Tennessee Department of Children Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 103(c)(3) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Smith County, Tennessee at Carthage, Tennessee on the 16th day of December, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for the Hearing on the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected filed by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Carthage, Tennessee.
but he put my mind at ease.
“Aerators don’t poke holes in lawns,” he told me. “People poke holes in lawns.” That made me feel so much better.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00143, 144, and 145 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of September, 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 for a 25-ft front building setback, 37% lot coverage, and 10-ft and 18.9-ft side yard setbacks for a new house with garage.
With the property being known as: 10367 Woodhall Lane.
The application is identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00143, 144, and 145 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Woodhall Lane Subdivision, Lot 5
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.
Charles and Lisa Baldwin, PETITIONER
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION from the
Non-Reverting Storm Water Fund (#250) Ordinance D-2723-24
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 16th day of September, 2024, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2024:
$732,169.68 from the Storm Water Fund (250) Balances To
2024 Storm Water Fund (250): Line item 43509.00 – Other Contracted Services
$732,169.00
The source of revenue for the above is the Storm Water Fund (#250).
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.
Jacob
Quinn, Clerk
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
VIEWS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00134
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of September 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 38.3% lot coverage when only 35% is allowed to allow for the comfort and beautification of our home.
With the property being known as 430 1st Avenue SE, Carmel 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ -2024-00134
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-10-30-03-16-004.000
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
Al 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.
Michael Beck
Julie Beck PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00136
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of September 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 my north window well to extend 40 inches into side set back rather than 0 inches to accommodate egress from basement.
With the property being known as 430 1st Avenue SE, Carmel 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ -2024-00136
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-10-30-03-16-004.000
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.
Al 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.
Michael Beck
Julie Beck PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING A PROPOSED LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment and the City of Carmel Redevelopment District (the “District”), is considering one or more proposed lease agreements (collectively, the “Lease”), between the City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), as lessor, and the Commission, as lessee, under which the Commission would lease from the Authority a portion of certain existing street and road right-of-way all located in the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”), as more particularly described and identified in the Lease (the “Leased Premises”), which in turn will allow the Authority to issue one or more series of revenue bonds, all or any portion of which may be taxable or tax-exempt for federal income tax purposes (the “Bonds”), payable from the lease rentals received from the Commission pursuant to the terms of the Lease.
The proceeds of the Bonds will be issued to provide funds to (a) acquire from the City the real property interests or rights-of-way comprising the Leased Premises, and thereafter used by the City to finance or reimburse the costs of the acquisition, design, construction, renovation, improvement and/or equipping of all or any portion of (i) road and street system projects, including, without limitation, resurfacing, roundabouts and/or bike or walking paths or trail systems connected to the City’s road and street systems, together with related projects or improvements, and (ii) one or more other independent capital projects at facilities owned or operated by or on behalf of the City or a related party, each of which will not cost the City more than $6,350,000 (clause (a), collectively, the “Projects”); (b) if necessary, pay capitalized interest on the Bonds, if any; and (c) pay all costs incurred on account of or in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds, including the premiums for any credit enhancement or credit facility purchased in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. All of the Projects are or will be located in, or directly serving or benefiting, one or more redevelopment areas or economic development areas in the City
Pursuant to Indiana Code §36-7-14-25.2, as amended, the Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Lease and the Bonds at its meeting on September 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. (local time), in the Council Chambers at Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana. All interested parties will be provided the opportunity to be heard at the hearing. After the public hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Commission may adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the proposed Lease if it finds that the service to be provided throughout the term of the proposed Lease will serve the public purpose of the City and is in the best interests of its residents and that the lease rental provided for is fair and reasonable. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. (local time) on September 17, 2024, via email to both Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission: hmestetsky@carmel.in.gov, and Mike Lee, Finance Manager for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission: mlee@carmel.in.gov.
The maximum term of any Lease shall not exceed twenty-two (22) years from the date the first series of Bonds are issued, provided, however, that the lease rental schedule allocable to any given series of the Bonds may not exceed twenty (20) years, beginning on the date of issuance of such series of Bonds. The Commission estimates that the Bonds will be authorized in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $108,000,000 and the maximum aggregate annual lease rentals payable during the terms of any Lease will not exceed $8,500,000. The Commission’s lease payments during the term of any Lease will be secured by and payable from a pledge of the revenues derived from a special benefits tax to be levied and collected by the Commission on all taxable property within the geographical boundaries of the District pursuant to Indiana Code §36-7-14-27. The proposed Lease further provides for terms concerning the use, maintenance, repair, operating and utility costs, indemnification and insurance, destruction of the premises, defaults, remedies, option to purchase and miscellaneous other matters.
Dated 3rd day of September, 2024.
CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00141V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23RD day of SEPTEMBER, 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 is seeking approval for a variance to install a blade sign that differs in size from the requirements of the UDO.
The standard prototype design for this brand of hotel includes a large wedge-shaped architectural feature to which the round hotel sign is affixed. During the ADLS review process it was determined that this feature is not appropriate in the context of the architecture in Carmel. Instead, it was determined that a much more understated decorative blade sign style would be more appropriate. UDO Section 5.39 (F)(5)(d)(iii) states that projecting and blade signs shall not extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the Building. Placing the required circular hotel sign on a blade sign of that width would result in a sign that is not legible. The proposed blade sign is angular in shape with its furthest projection at a distance of 10’ from the face of the building. This permits a circular shaped sign of sufficient size to be installed and still remain legible.
With the property being known as: 12264 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN
The application is identified as Docket No. _PZ-2024-00141V_.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows
Section 35, Township 18, Range 3 CARMEL MEDICAL ARTS PAVILION Lot 2 Irregular Shape
Acreage: 1.13
Parcel No. 17-09-35-00-00-005.000
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.
N Meridian Hospitality, LLC
PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING A PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), the governing body of the City of Carmel Department of Redevelopment and the City of Carmel Redevelopment District (the “District”), is considering an amendment (the “Second Amendment to Lease”) to an existing Lease, dated as of July 1, 2006, as previously supplemented and amended (collectively, the “Lease”), each by and between the City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), as lessor, and the Commission, as lessee, under which the Commission is leasing from the Authority a portion of certain existing street and road right-ofway all located in the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”), as more particularly described and identified in the Lease. Under the Lease, the Authority previously issued bonds payable from the lease rentals received by the Authority from the Commission pursuant to the terms of the Lease in order to finance certain road projects. The proposed Second Amendment to Lease will allow the Authority to issue one or more series of refunding bonds, all or any portion of which may be taxable or tax-exempt for federal income tax purposes (the “2024 Bonds”), in order to refinance certain outstanding bonds. The proposed Second Amendment to Lease will also amend the Lease to provide that the lease rentals will be secured by, and payable from, a special benefits tax levied upon all the taxable property in the District.
The Authority previously issued its County Option Income Tax Lease Rental Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B, dated May 27, 2014, in the original aggregate amount of $46,795,000 (the “2014B Bonds”), in order to provide funds to advance refund a portion of certain bonds of the Authority previously issued in 2006 to finance certain road improvements and related infrastructure projects in the City, and pay costs of issuance related thereto. The proceeds of the 2024 Bonds will be issued to provide funds to (i) effect a current refunding of the 2014B Bonds in order to restructure such bonds, and (ii) pay the costs of issuance of the 2024 Bonds.
Pursuant to Indiana Code §36-7-14-25.2, as amended, the Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Second Amendment to Lease and the 2024 Bonds at its meeting on September 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. (local time), in the Council Chambers at Carmel City Hall, located at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana. All interested parties will be provided the opportunity to be heard at the hearing. After the public hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Commission may adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the proposed Second Amendment to Lease if it finds that the service to be provided throughout the term of the proposed Second Amendment to Lease will serve the public purpose of the City and is in the best interests of its residents and that the lease rental provided for is fair and reasonable. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. (local time) on September 17, 2024, via email to both Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission: hmestetsky@carmel.in.gov, and Mike Lee, Finance Manager for the Carmel Redevelopment Commission: mlee@carmel.in.gov
The proposed Second Amendment to Lease, upon which the hearing will be held, will not extend the term of the current Lease. The Commission estimates that the 2024 Bonds will be authorized in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000 and the maximum aggregate annual lease rentals payable during the terms of any Lease will not exceed $6,000,000. The Commission’s lease payments during the term of the proposed Second Amendment to Lease will be secured by, and payable from, a pledge of the revenues derived from a special benefits tax to be levied and collected by the Commission on all taxable property within the geographical boundaries of the District pursuant to Indiana Code §36-7-14-27. Such hearing may be adjourned to a later date or dates, and following such hearing, the Commission may either authorize the execution of such Second Amendment to Lease as originally agreed upon, rescind the proposed Second Amendment to Lease, or make modifications therein as may be agreed upon with the Authority, but in no event may the lease rentals exceed the amounts set forth in this notice.
Dated 3rd day of September, 2024.
CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Blueprint for Improvement: Elegant bathroom makeover
Commentary by Larry Greene
Tailoring each project to our clients’ unique needs and style is always our top priority. For this Village of West Clay bathroom remodel, our clients opted to forgo the traditional soaking tub in favor of a luxurious walk-in shower and expanded closet space — resulting in a more functional layout, enhanced aesthetics and additional space for the adjoining primary closet.
THE BLUEPRINT
• Removing the soaking tub allowed for a complete reimagining of the room’s layout — including larger quartz-topped vanities that provide practical storage.
• The new zero-entry, dual-head shower features a sleek hidden niche and built-in bench, transforming daily routine into a luxurious experience.
• A frosted glass pocket door replaced the standard door to the water closet, allowing light to filter through while maintaining privacy and enhancing the room’s flow by eliminating the door swing.
• Matte black hardware adds depth to the room’s serene palette, while crystal accents on the knobs and pulls bring a touch of sparkle.
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.
LIFESTYLE
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Slight character flaw 37. Where the Pacers play the Celtics in TD Garden
38. Negligible amount
39. Yemen neighbor
41. List-ending abbr.
42. Kids’ “magic words”
45. Like den walls, often
46. Letters of gratitude, in a text
49. Hosiery mishap
50. Some bank transactions (Abbr.)
54. Mogadishu native
57. Manicurist’s extension
59. Not digital
60. Kids’ “magic words”
61. Quit one’s job
62. Straightens up Down
1. IndyCar dashboard letters
2. “The Time Machine” people
3. Parts of speech
4. Really bothers
5. Cape Town’s country (Abbr.)
6. Balkan capital
7. Gives a double cluck of reproach
8. “You bet!” 9. ___ kwon do
Swiss peak
Cry while playing tag
“That’s my cue!” 13. Kind of PU prof
Top-rated
Infectious disease
Never
Noble Coffee to-go vessels 27. Frequently, in verse
Whig’s rival
29. “Ta-ta!”
32. List entry
33. ISO music bit
34. Glendale Town Center health supplement co.
36. Bra spec
37. Victory Field event
39. Spencer’s county
40. Skin pigment
43. Navy rank
44. Fewer than 100 shares of stock
46. Old Russian ruler
47. Sharpen
48. Dec. 25, briefly
51. Raison d’ ___
52. Reel-like device
53. 1974 CIA spoof film
55. Boxing legend
56. Fireplace wood
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