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Changing educational standards, environment lead Ferchmin to run for Carmel school board
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Dina Ferchmin noticed several changes at Carmel High School in the decade between her oldest son’s freshman year and youngest son’s graduation, and they gave her cause for concern.
ELECTION
She said her youngest son, who graduated in 2023, had little homework compared to her oldest and could retake tests multiple times to improve the grade, which caused her to question the school’s academic rigor. She also said she saw an “uptick of teachings” contrary to her family’s values, such as a “constant message that white males were responsible for the world’s suffering,” which she said created unnecessary shame for some students.
creased focus on academics. She said although CCS consistently ranks among the top public school districts in Indiana as a result of its standardized test scores, there are large disparities between schools. For example, in 2024 at West Clay Elementary, 75 percent of students were proficient in math and English, but at Forest Dale Elementary, it was only 50 percent.
“I’m talking a laser focus on academics so that our kids can just blow the rest of the nation out of the water in terms of academics,” Ferchmin said. “Because I want that laser focus on academics, we don’t have time for politics. We don’t have time for the teaching of other values in the classroom.”
Ferchmin said her winding journey to the Hoosier state taught her about the “beauty in diversity.” Born in Argentina to a father whose family fled the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II and a mother whose family fled communism in eastern Europe, her family relocated to Puerto Rico when she was 7 years old after political upheaval led to high inflation and violence.
She said she also witnessed increasing racial tension on campus.
“When my oldest son was on the football team, the other football players were every race you can imagine. He would say to me, ‘Mom, these are my brothers,’” Ferchmin said. “By the time my youngest was graduating, he would notice race, and he would be like, ‘Be careful what you say to this guy.’ You could tell he was no longer given the freedom to be colorblind, because it was emphasized. We’re dividing our kids with that.”
These are among the reasons Ferchmin is running for the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees in the Nov. 5 election. Other candidates for the two at-large seats are Robin Clark, Jon Shapiro and Kristine Wheeler. Incumbents Katie Browning and Louise Jackson are not seeking reelection.
Among Ferchmin’s priorities is an in-
Ferchmin said she believes CCS should be more financially transparent, specifically regarding how tax dollars are spent. She would also like to see increased advocacy for teachers and has formed a teacher advisory board with fellow school board candidate Clark to gather information from educators on how they could be better supported in their work.
Clark and Ferchmin are endorsed by the Carmel Excellence Political Action Committee, which “supports common sense conservative school board leaders and teachers who will help our schools build a strong academic foundation,” according to its website.
School board races in Indiana are nonpartisan, meaning candidates are not required to disclose their political party affiliation and a party won’t appear next to their names on the ballot. But Ferchmin is open about her conservative values and joined the Hamilton County Republican Party in the CarmelFest parade in July.
Inspired by her father’s belief that the U.S. is the “greatest country on earth,” Ferchmin graduated from the United States Military Academy West Point and joined the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where she met her husband, a Green Beret. Because she spoke five languages, she served as a liaison between NATO and the Bosnian and Croatian governments in the mid-1990s.
In 2014, her husband’s private sector job led the family to Indiana, and they chose to live in Carmel in part because of the topranked public schools.
Ferchmin, who owns a business consulting firm with her husband, said CCS provided her sons with “unbelievable” opportunities, such as a class trip to the Galapagos Islands, and that she wants to ensure students at CCS are well-equipped for life after graduation.
“There is nothing more important in our community than our children, and it is imperative that we prepare them for their future,” she said. “That is why we need to really just focus on giving them the tools that they need, to teach them how to be respectful and kind to each other, and to work together with people of many different backgrounds.”
Learn more about Ferchmin’s campaign at DinaFerchmin4CCS.org.
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Counselor explains Open Door Law
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A one-person state agency is tasked with helping state and local government officials maintain transpar-
PUBLIC ACCESS
ency.
Luke Britt was appointed as the state’s nonpartisan Public Access Counselor in 2013 by then-Gov. Mike Pence. The Lawrence resident spoke about the state’s Open Door Law during the Aug. 20 Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon.
nance committees, zoning boards and any other government-related bodies.
“What the Open Door Law says is that anytime a majority or a quorum are discussing or deliberating or taking action on public business, then that discussion has to be open to the public,” he said.
There are a few exceptions. If a government body is discussing a lawsuit, for example, the Open Door Law allows members to meet in executive session. But that meeting still needs to be advertised so the public knows it’s happening.
In his role, Britt reviews and investigates complaints from citizens who believe the state’s Open Door Law has been violated by public officials. Most of the time, he said, his investigations show officials are doing what they’re supposed to do, but sometimes he issues an opinion of noncompliance.
To keep compliance problems at a minimum, Britt said he acts as a resource to not only the public but to public officials. The PAC website has resources about how officials should conduct meetings, what counts as a meeting and what records need to be made available to the public. He also is available by phone for people with questions about public access rules.
“I think people like it that they can call up a state agency and get the agency head really quickly,” he said. “About 55 percent or so of all those requests for assistance actually come from other public officials. So, that’s satisfying as well, knowing that they’re trying to do the right thing.”
Britt said the Open Door Law applies to public meetings of government agencies. That includes not only city councils and school boards, but plan commissions, fi-
A majority of a board could gather for a social event without notifying the public, he added, as long as they don’t talk about public business. Even then, though, it’s better to err on the side of caution and avoid any appearance of violating the Open Door Law.
Britt said public records also need to be easily accessible and agencies need to document pretty much everything they do. He noted that the public can access most local and state financial records through the Indiana Gateway portal, gateway.ifionline.org.
Britt said whenever there’s a question about whether to provide information or meet publicly, government should err on the side of transparency. He also had advice for the public.
“Go to meetings, make public records requests, know your way around some of those online resources like Gateway, make sure that I’m held accountable, make sure that the city’s held accountable,” he said.
“I think that when there’s apathy on the part of the constituency, that allows government to cut corners and to run amok a little bit.”
For more, visit in.gov/pac.
Britt
U.S. 31 ramp closure planned — The U.S. 31 northbound off ramp to 116th Street in Carmel is scheduled to be closed from 5 p.m. Sept. 14 to noon Sept. 15 as construction crews install an overhead sign. The detour is U.S. 31 to Old Meridian Street to Pennsylvania Street to 116th Street. The closure is weather dependent.
5th District candidate forum planned — The Leagues of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County, Anderson-Madison County, Hamilton County and Howard County in partnership with Woof Boom Radio and WXIN/ FOX AND WTTV/CBS will hold a free, public U.S. House 5th District candidate forum from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the auditorium of Anderson High School, 4610 S. Madison Ave., Anderson. Participating candidates are incumbent
Victoria Spartz (Republican) and challengers Deborah A Pickett (Democrat) and Robby Slaughter (Independent). The event will be broadcast or streamed by partnering radio and television stations.
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.
Indiana Grown Marketplace — Indiana Grown will present the Indiana Grown Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Hamilton Co. Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant
St. in Noblesville. The free event will feature more than 60 Hoosier vendors, food trucks and artisans. Learn more att indianagrown.org.
Register for White River Clean-Up — The cities of Carmel and Noblesville are inviting the community to participate in the 30th annual White River Clean-Up, set to begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 15. Participants pick up trash while canoeing on the White River. Pre-registration and a $15 refundable deposit are required. Deposits will be refunded with confirmed event attendance. Upon arrival at the pickup site at Conner Prairie in Fishers, canoes, gloves, trash bags and bottled water will be provided. Learn more and register at WhiteRiverCleanup.com.
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Cut lines spur ordinance
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Anita Joshi kept hearing a common concern from constituents during her first months on the Carmel City Council: Buried telecommunication lines kept inadvertently being cut.
CITY NEWS
It happened in a variety of ways, from landscapers mowing or aerating the lawn to hot ashes from a fire pit burning through the cable. A cut line usually meant no internet service, an annoyance in a best-case scenario but a major problem for those running businesses from home.
After a bit of research, Joshi learned that industry standards require the lines to be buried at a depth of 6 to 12 inches. So, she met with representatives from different telecommunications companies to discuss the issue, and they told her they were under the impression the lines were being buried at that depth, she said.
To address the continuing problem, Joshi sponsored an ordinance requiring the lines to be buried at least 6 inches below ground and creating a $250 penalty per
occurrence for installers who don’t comply. The council unanimously approved the measure Aug. 5. The ordinance only applies to newly buried lines.
If a line is cut, Joshi recommends first reaching out to the telecommunications company.
“The most important thing is that the internet gets restored as quickly as possible,” she said. “But then, have the awareness (of the ordinance) so that when the installer comes back out to say, ‘This needs to be done at that 6-inch depth.’ If it falls under the ordinance, take pictures, contact city engineering and make them aware that perhaps the ordinance was not followed.”
Joshi said the intent is to work with installers to alert them of the standard.
“The idea is to educate people, then give them the opportunity to fix and remedy the problem without creating a nuisance or expense for the homeowner,” she said.
If topography, soil composition or other conditions prevent a line from being buried at least 6 inches below ground, an installer must submit a written explanation to the consumer that identifies where the line is buried at a lesser depth.
Versatile wide receiver provides boost to Shamrocks
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Westfield High School wide receivers coach Matt Clark views versatility as senior Gabe Aramboles’ greatest strength.
“He has a unique blend of speed, strength and game awareness,” Clark said. “His speed allows him to outrun defenders and create separation, making him a constant threat downfield. His physical strength is equally impressive. He can power through tackles and is rarely brought down by the first defender. Additionally, Gabe excels in perimeter blocking, which plays a crucial role in the run game. What truly sets him apart is his deep understanding of the game. He reads defenses with precision, making smart route choices and finding openings that others might miss.
“Gabe consistently delivers big plays and contributes significantly to the team’s success.”
In the first two games, Aramboles
MEET GABE ARAMBOLES
Favorite subject: History
Favorite athlete: Deebo Samuel
Favorite type of music: R&B
Favorite vacation spot: Dominican Republic
had 15 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns.
Aramboles, who played in only 10 games last season because of an injury, caught 41 passes for 583 yards and six TDs as a sophomore. He has 117 career receptions.
“It was just the ability to be flexible,” Aramboles said of his improvement. “I moved outside and inside throughout the years. But being able to be coachable and
boles has committed to play football for Ball State University. (Photo courtesy of Westfield athletics)
flexible with what I was doing for the team (was helpful). But now I am confident in my ability to read coverages and study them on film. There are a few things you can still learn from others when learning coverages and my teammates and coaches are very helpful with teaching me that.”
Clark said Aramboles has elevated his game through remarkable growth in his leadership.
“On the field, his vocal presence and strategic direction have inspired his teammates, while his commitment to personal
excellence and consistent effort have set a new standard for work ethic,” Clark said. “Off the field, he has become a mentor, taking younger players under his wing and fostering a culture of accountability and unity within the team.”
The Shamrocks opened the season with victories over Center Grove and Carmel. Aramboles said the primary team goal is to win the Class 6A state championship.
“But my personal goal is to create memories with this team,” Aramboles said.
Aramboles has verbally committed to Ball State University.
“Something just felt right about Ball State,” Aramboles said. “I have a few teammates and friends that play football on the team and I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Ball State staff. Along with building a relationship with the coaching staff, they made me feel like it was home. I’m sure they’ll develop me to be a better man and player, so overall, it was just the right fit for me.”
Aramboles’ brother, Alex Aramboles, is a senior defensive end for the Shamrocks. He had four sacks Aug. 30 in the 17-13 victory over Carmel.
Westfield High School senior Gabe Aram-
Aramboles
Flat Fork Creek Park in Fishers is one of many parks in Hamilton County that offers trails for different ability levels. (Photo courtesy of the City of Fishers)
Hamilton County launches online trail tool
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Hamilton County has launched a new online tool to help outdoor enthusiasts explore trails throughout the county.
RECREATION
Trail Finder provides details about trail distance, surface material and trailhead locations, making it easy to plan a hike, bike ride or nature walk
According to a news release, each parks department in the county — including Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Fishers Parks and Recreation, Noblesville Parks and Recreation, the Town of Atlanta, the Town of Sheridan, Arcadia, Cicero Parks and Westfield Parks — collaborated with Hamilton County’s Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, team to map out every trail in Hamilton County.
In the fall of 2023, Park Finder was launched as a comprehensive program that provides detailed information regarding park amenities. People can choose a park on a map and view descriptions and details, or filter to search for a type of recreation activity. Trail Finder was added to the Park Finder program to provide additional details to the public.
Joan Keene, GIS director for Hamilton County, explained the need for Trail Finder.
“Adding Trail Finder to the Park Finder tool allows us to provide even more detailed and accessible information to the public to answer all their questions about the trail systems,” Keene said. “Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to explore and enjoy Hamilton County.”
To access the Trail Finder/Park Finder site, visit geohub.hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
Pilot to share 9/11 story
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Heather “Lucky” Penney has quite a story to share about her role in one of the darkest days in U.S. history.
AVIATION
She will be the keynote speaker at the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame induction banquet at 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the 502 Event Centre in Carmel.
Penney attended Purdue University and became a fighter pilot stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. She was the first and only woman in the 121st Fighter Squadron during her time flying the F-16. She was on alert on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four U.S. commercial planes. Two flew into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, causing both buildings to collapse. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon, outside Washington, D.C., and a fourth was being tracked as it, too, headed toward the nation’s capital.
“Every airplane was grounded, and then Penney was told there was another plane that was headed in the wrong direction,”
said David Newill, a treasurer and historian for the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame. “(The pilots) had to jump in their airplanes and they had no ammunition, no missiles and even worse than that, there was no confirmation to the Air Force base that they were allowed to take off. But they took off, anyway, with the intent to take down Flight 93 by ramming the plane. She was going to ram the tail, and her wingman was going to ram the cockpit. That was the intention before the passengers put it down in that big meadow (in Shanksville, Pennsylvania).”
Newill said Penney focuses on the courage and bravery of the Flight 93 passengers and how they took down the plane. Fishers resident Worthe S. Holt Jr. will be inducted in the Class of 2024. Holt was a major general in the United States Air Force, command pilot and flight surgeon. Other class of 2024 members are Joseph P. (“Joe”) Allen IV, Crawfordsville; Wilbur A. (“Wil”) Davis, Gary; Larry Gross, Lafayette; John D. Riddle, Indianapolis; and Edmond Soliday, Valparaiso.
For more, visit inahof.org.
Penney
Student takes next dance step
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
It was Ria Tandra’s prime opportunity to show all she has learned in her years of training.
ACHIEVEMENT
The Carmel resident displayed her classical Indian dance talent Aug. 10 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
This was the 2024 Park Tudor School graduate’s first solo performance at The Tarkington.
“I just completed my Kathak Rangmanch Pranam, which is essentially a solo performance where a dancer demonstrates both the technical and emotional aspects of Kathak to signify the end of their training,” Tandra said. “There were nine dances in the whole show, featuring Kathak to live jazz music and also a technical piece I learned from another guru I worked with, Prashanth Shah, who lives in New York.”
Tandra said instructor Anindita Sen, founder and artistic director of Carmel’s Nrityangan Kathak Dance Academy, was impactful and helpful through her training.
“I started Kathak approximately nine
years ago, and I wouldn’t have gotten to this point without her,” Tandra said. “She challenged me very early on in my training, because she knew I could handle it, and I really appreciate that because it put me on a faster track with my dance growth.”
Tandra will attend the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville to major in biology. She is in the Bachelor of Science/ Doctor of Medicine program, which leads to the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Read the full story at youarecurrent. com/?p=247543.
Willard Calvin “Bill” Hensley of Carmel, IN, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Born to Wilber and Agnes Hensley on August 28, 1941, in El Campo, Texas. Hard work was instilled in Bill from a young age, whether he was working on the ranch or working at his father’s service station, he could always be counted on to help his family. Growing up in Texas, Bill discovered lifelong passions for hunting, fishing, and sports.
Upon graduating from Ganado High School in Texas, Bill joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Salina, Kansas. In Salina Bill would meet his wife April whom he would go on to be married to for 62 years. Bill and April were married on the 16th of December 1961, and had two daughters, Anne and Angi.
Bill was an entrepreneur. After leaving the Air Force, he began and excelled in a career in sales. He won many awards for his sales ability and leadership. In 1980, he left his job to start his own company. He and his wife April ran the business until retiring in 2020.
Bill was a member of Radiant Christian Life Church. Some of his interests included a joy of reading, riding his Harley, watching movies, woodworking, and photography. He was a huge sports fan, who would always be watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. Most of all, he loved spending time with family. Family and friends are invited to gather from 2:30pm- 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10 at Radiant Christian Life (16162 Carey Rd. Westfield, IN 46074), where a Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm.
Bill is survived by his wife, April; daughters, Anne (husband, the Honorable Brian) Poindexter and Angi (husband, Richard) Micheels; grandchildren, Dr. Sydney Poindexter, Calvin (wife, Karolina) Micheels, Sam Micheels, and Jackson Micheels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, the Alzheimer’s Association or Radiant Christian Life. Please visit www.flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.
Kathak dance instructor Anindita Sen, left, with her pupil, Ria Tandra. (Photo by Kannan Natarajan)
Squirrel Stampede returns Sept. 21
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
The Carmel Clay Historical Society will once again commemorate the Great Squirrel Stampede of 1822 with a dog trot and family fun run Sept. 21 at Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd. in Carmel. During the original stampede, a massive number of squirrels traveled across the Midwest and destroyed crops, hitting Hamilton County especially hard.
“Basically, the squirrels stampeded across all of the crops because they were building so much new stuff in the area and the squirrels had nowhere to go,” said Providence Sommers, CCHS event manager. “They used to live in the woods, and when that was torn down, they had nowhere else to go. So, they stampeded across basically the whole Midwest, but Hamilton County got hit pretty hard with it.”
The third annual Squirrel Stampede fundraiser will include 1K and 3K fun runs, in which families, strollers and friendly dogs are welcome. The event will boast a variety of food offerings and activities for kids,
including a “golden acorn hunt.”
Tickets are $30 per person, $50 for two and $75 per family (up to four entrants). Registration includes a Squirrel Stampede T-shirt, activities and games and treats. Proceeds will help fund the new Carmel Clay History Museum, which is set to open later this year.
“We broke ground on it last year. Right now we don’t have any sort of museum at all. It will have permanent exhibits, rotating exhibits, and it’s right on the Monon Trail,” Sommers said.
Learn more and register at tinyurl. com/2zp25crx.
The 2023 Great Squirrel Stampede run kicks off at Coxhall Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Providence Sommers)
Christina Hollering, an associate professor at Herron School of Art and Design, paints a mural under the Campbell Crossing Bridge at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. The mural features several species of water-loving birds native to Indiana. Hollering previously painted the “Whispering Walls” in the park’s Children’s Garden. The Coxhall Guild and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation partnered on the project. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation)
Meridian Audiology puts patients first
By Tirzah Rowland
The seasoned hearing healthcare practitioners at Meridian Audiology in Indianapolis provide personal, attentive care to patients seeking hearing, tinnitus, and auditory processing evaluations and treatment.
With a combined 30 years of experience as licensed audiologists, Alison Wyss, Au.D and Kira VonBlon, M.S., opened their private practice in July 2021.
“Ali and I are very easy to get to know and get along with, and we’re going to do whatever our patient needs to make them happy,” VonBlon said. “We want people to feel comfortable.”
While Meridian Audiology will service all major brands of hearing aids, the group offers the newest Phonak line of hearing aid products, providing patients with automatic sound adjustment, Bluetooth connectivity for up to eight devices, and a first of its kind Deepsonic AI chip technology providing enhanced speech clarity.
you’ll be able to connect to the sound system of that gate, and that will come directly into the hearing aids.” When the technology becomes available Phonak wearers will be able to use the same technology to connect their hearing aids to sound systems at theatres and other venues.
Offering chargers, accessories and phone app control capabilities, the Phonak hearing aids come in a variety of colors. In addition to hair and skin tones, patients can choose from red, green and rose gold.
“Ali and I went to the launch for the products earlier in August, and the biggest thing with the products is they’re really improving listening and understanding in noise, which is always the biggest problem for somebody with hearing loss,” VonBlon said.
The newest advancement offered by the Phonak line is Auracast compatibility.
“It’s not really out and about in our everyday settings yet, but it’s something where it’s going to be really useful,” VonBlon said. “Let’s say you’re in an airport and you’re wanting to hear the announcement at your gate,
Beyond hearing aids, Meridian Audiology offers Listening for Communication Enhancement, an independent training, to patients struggling with speech clarity and understanding speech.
Meridian Audiology accepts most major insurances, is independent of other medical practices or hospitals to provide the most beneficial patient care and quick scheduling.
Located at 911 E. 86th St., Suite 035, business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at meridianaudiology.com or by calling the office directly. Meridian Audiology works with patients ages 5 and up.
(Photo courtesy of Meridian Audiology.)
VonBlon Wyss
TENDERNESS TOUR
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Richard Propes is known for his long-distance wheelchair rides.
His next fundraising event, called the Tenderness Tour, will include wheelchair rides and vehicle drives between several Hoosier cities as part of an effort to raise $1 million to eliminate medical debt in Indiana. It kicks off at 9 a.m. Sept. 13 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where Propes will travel the Cultural Trail to the Monon Trail and end his journey for the day in Carmel.
Propes, a paraplegic/double amputee who lives in northeast Indianapolis, survived bladder and prostate cancer in 2023. He understands how high his medical costs would be if he didn’t have good insurance.
“Going through cancer, I found this website, Undue Medical Debt, and I saw that there was something I could do to help,” Propes said.
Propes said Undue Medical Debit partners with individuals, faith-based organizations, foundations and corporations and empowers donors by converting every dollar contributed into $100 of medical debt relief on average. Undue partners with hospitals and health systems and physician groups to acquire medical debt for abolishment. So, raising $1 million could wipe out $100 million in medical debt for Indiana residents.
Propes said he wants to meet with Carmel Mayor Sue
Finkam on the first day of the Tenderness Tour after he arrives in the city.
“She said if she is unable to meet with me, other community leaders would meet with me while I’m there,” he said.
The tour, during which Propes will travel 150 miles in his wheelchair, will continue with a route into Kokomo Sept. 14 and conclude Sept. 21 at Monument Circle in Indianapolis.
Propes started the Tenderness Tour in 1989 with a mission to prevent child abuse in Indiana. It continued every year through 2019.
“I’m 58, so it’s a little bit tougher,” Propes said. “It’s something I love doing. So, when I get a (signal) it’s time to go back out, I just do it.”
Propes, who was born with spina bifida, lost both his legs in the mid-1980s.
“I am someone who, because of medical debt, lived in my car twice in my 20s,” said Propes, who works for the state of Indiana as the provider services director for the Bureau of Disability Services. “This time around, I have pretty decent insurance, so I wasn’t facing that. I had a lot of out-of-pocket (costs), but I wasn’t facing the idea of being homeless, even though I was going through cancer and had multiple surgeries. But I remember that fear of getting another bill and another bill. I wanted to do something for people facing financial ruin.”
To donate, sponsor a meal or hotel/motel stay, or become involved in the Tenderness Tour as road support, visit the event’s fundraising page at unduemedicaldebt.
SEPT. 13: Start at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis and wheel the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Monon Trail into Carmel
SEPT. 14: Drive to Kokomo. Wheel the Nickel Plate Trail from Kokomo to Peru
SEPT. 15: Wheel the Nickel Plate Trail from Peru to Rochester
SEPT. 16: Drive to Elkhart County. Wheel the Pumpkinvine Trail from Elkhart/Goshen to Middlebury
SEPT. 17: Wheel from Middlebury to Shipshewana
SEPT. 18: Drive to Marion. Wheel the Cardinal Greenway from Marion to Gaston
SEPT. 19: Wheel from Gaston to Muncie
SEPT. 20: Wheel from Muncie to Richmond
SEPT. 21: Drive to Indianapolis. Wheel three routes engaging Indy’s professional athletes.
*Source: Tenderness Tour
org/campaign/medical-debt-relief.
For more, visit tendernesstour.com.
ON THE COVER: Richard Propes is an Indianapolis activist who is raising money to help Indiana residents with medical debt. (Photo courtesy of Richard Propes)
THE 2024 TENDERNESS TOUR
Richard Propes speaks with Bishop Chatard High School Students after a fundraising event. (Photo courtesy of Richard Propes)
ATI performer well in tune with Johnny Cash musical
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Appearing in his seventh production of “Ring of Fire,” Kevin M. Lewis joked that he is starting to get it.
Lewis is performing and directing in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Ring of Fire” Sept. 13 to 29 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“I play the older but wiser Johnny Cash,” Lewis said. “I act somewhat like a narrator. The way our story unfolds, Johnny comes to the end of the line, and he’s come to a heavenly portal that for him looks just like a train station. And he goes through a lot of the memories of his life and I’m the one representing that older Johnny looking back at all the things that have happened.”
Lewis, who lives in New York City, said each production is a little different but he always plays Cash at the end of the show.
Brandon Alstott, an Indianapolis resident, has played Cash in three ATI productions of “Million Dollar Quartet.”
Although he portrayed a young Cash in that show, in this production, he plays Cash from a younger age through his 40s.
“He’s one of my favorite artists of all time, so any chance I get to portray him in some form of fashion on stage, I absolutely want to,” Alstott said.
Alstott said “Cry, Cry, Cry” is one of his favorite songs because it was Cash’s first big hit.
Sarah Hund plays all of the women in Cash’s life, including first wife Vivian, his second wife, singer June Carter, and a mother figure. Hund said she wears four different wigs and outfits.
Hund appeared in a production in Utah earlier this year.
“This is a lot different from the last production I did because in that previous production there were several women, so
For more, visit atistage.org. PERFORMANCE
I just got to do a few of the things,” Hund said. “This time I get to do all of the roles. The great thing about this show is just the music. I’m happy I get to play some Johnny Cash songs, too.”
Hund, also a New York City resident, plays several instruments, including the fiddle, guitar, upright bass and ukulele.
Mike McClure, an Atlanta resident, plays the roles of several different people Cash encountered in life.
“This is a smaller production, so I get to wear a lot more hats,” he said. “I think it will be a lot of fun.”
Jordan Simmons, a Noblesville resident and 2002 Carmel High School graduate, plays several roles.
“I’m primarily the string bass player,” Simmons said. “I play pretty much all of (Cash’s) friends, including some he’s up to no good with. I’m just kind of always there.”
Simmons has never been on stage,
usually playing bass in the orchestra pit.
“I love Johnny Cash and I love singing Johnny Cash,” Simmons said. “When I found they needed a bass player who liked Johnny Cash, that gave me the courage to sing and be in front of a lot of people. I’m very excited because it’s a new experience that I haven’t previously had the opportunity to do, so hopefully (I’ll) have more to do.”
Nathan Perry, a north side Indianapolis resident, is the music director and keyboardist.
“I’m also elevated in the show with some lines as the train station master,” said Perry, who has been in several shows with ATI.
Usually in the orchestra pit or background, Perry said he has been on stage on occasion in a similar role.
The show features more than 30 of Cash’s songs.
‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Million Dollar Quartet” runs through Oct. 6 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
VIRGINIA SWIFT
Jazz vocalist Veronica Swift will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘RING OF FIRE’
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Ring of Fire” runs Sept. 13 to Sept. 29 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
STAIND
& BREAKING BENJAMIN
Staind & Breaking Benjamin, with special guest Daughtry, will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.
SHARP DRESSED SIMPLE MAN
The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour, featuring ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.
’TOO MANY RULES’
Carmel comedian Dave Dugan’s tour “Too Many Rules” will debut at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, at Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.
DISPATCH
“CRYSTAL” set for Fishers Event Center — Cirque du Soleil’s “CRYSTAL,” a one-of-akind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, comes to the new Fishers Event Center for five performances Jan. 23-26, 2025. With seven traditional circus acts all adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray into a brandnew creative territory – the ice – “CRYSTAL” takes audiences on a journey into the vivid and whimsical world of imagination. For more and for tickets, visit cirquedusoleil. com/crystal.
From left, Nathan Perry, Brandon Alstott, Sarah Hund, Matt McClure, Kent M. Lewis and Jordan Simmons appear in “Ring of Fire.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
CSO to open with Diamond act
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s opening week is a preview of things to come in the 2024-25 season.
CONCERTS
“We are working to mix up pops and classical experiences during the year, so this is one way we are cross programming,” CSO Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain said.
Carmel Symphony Orchestra will join Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute act, in concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. CSO will then open the classical season with a tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Palladium. Damien Geter will be the conductor.
Geter, who taught at University High School in Carmel from August 2004 to June 2015, is the Richmond (Va.) Symphony’s composer-in-residence through 2026.
Rama Kolesnikow will conduct the Super Diamond performance.
Randy Cordeiro is the lead singer for Super Diamond and is known as “The Surreal Neil.”
Sept.
Super Diamond was formed by Cordeiro along with founding members Matt Tidmarsh on bass guitar and his childhood friend James Terris on keyboards. The band also features Chris Collins on guitar and Vince Littleton on drums.
Chastain said the CSO string quartet will play in the lobby from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Carmel High School will provide chamber music from 6:35 to 7 p.m.
For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
Small Town City returns
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The time seemed right for Ryan Ahlwardt and Mike Luginbill to reprise their Small Town City act.
MUSIC
The 1999 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduates are performing as Small Town City for the first time since 2021. The friends will open for Jerome Collins at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“We’re looking forward to sharing our original music with a new audience and supporting our friend Jerome Collins as he brings his Motown revue show to Indiana,” said Ahlwardt, a Fishers resident and former member of the a cappella group Straight No Chaser.
Luginbill, who lives in Nashville, Tenn., and Collins are still members of Straight No Chaser. Ahlwardt, Luginbill and Collins were all members of Straight No Chaser when they were students at Indiana University.
Luginbill will join Ahlwardt and Friends for an Indy Nights show at 7:30 p.m. Sept.
14 at Feinstein’s in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.
Ahlwardt said The Tarkington set is slated for 30 minutes.
“We’ll perform several original songs along with our rendition of James Taylor’s song ‘Her Town Too,’ which has a lyric in it that inspired our songwriting duo’s name,” Ahlwardt said.
The song line is “Lord knows that this is just a small town city and everyone can see you fall.”
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and feinsteinhc.com.
SEPTEMBER 13 -29
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Center’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office at the Palladium, call 317.843.3800 or visit atistage.org.
Mike Luginbill, left, and Ryan Ahlwardt perform together as Small Town City. (Photo courtesy of Megan Mellinger)
Super Diamond will join the Carmel Symphony Orchestra in concert at 7 p.m.
29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Symphony Orchestra)
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STP in ‘Purple’ phase
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Stone Temple Pilots lead singer Jeff Gutt wasn’t a member when the band started, but its first two albums made a great impression on him.
CONCERT
Stone Temple Pilots will perform “Purple,” the band’s second studio album, in its entirety during its Sept. 15 visit to Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. The band +LIVE+ will open at 7 p.m.
This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the release of “Purple.” Stone Temple Pilots’ first album, “Core,” came out in September 1992.
“I fell in love with ‘Core’ when I was 16,” Gutt said. “That’s when I was putting down the guitar and singing. It had a big effect on me when it comes to that. When ‘Purple’ came out, it was different. It wasn’t like they tried to make ‘Core Part II.’ A lot of bands do that because of pressure from the (record) label to match the success they had. ‘Purple’ had different vibes on it, and I had so much respect for that.”
Gutt was hired as the lead singer in
November 2017. He previously was the lead singer for Dry Cell.
Scott Weiland, Stone Temple Pilots’ original lead singer, was fired in 2013. Chester Bennington, of Linkin Park, joined the band for two years as lead singer before leaving to concentrate on Linkin Park. Weiland died of an alcohol and drug overdose in December 2015. Bennington took his own life in July 2017.
Gutt said after the tour, the group might look to create new songs.
“We always work on things individually, so that way when we get together, we have a plethora of things we can throw at each other,” Gutt said.
For tickets, visit livenation.com.
LEGAL NOTICE OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC’s STANDARD CONTRACT RIDER NO. 58 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) hereby provides notice that on or around September 11, 2024, Duke Energy Indiana in accordance with 170 IAC 4-4.1-10 will submit its Standard Contract Rider No. 58, Economic Development (“Standard Contract
each month of the bill reduction period. The minimum hours use demand requirement is in accordance with the agreed upon Service Agreement. This submission is expected to be approved approximately thirty days after filing, unless an objection is made. Any objections may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, Dana Kosco, or Lorraine
From left, Stone Temple Pilots members Dean DeLeo, Jeff Gutt, Eric Kretz and Robert DeLeo. (Photo courtesy of PR Brown)
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
Pana Donuts and Boba Tea opened its first store in Carmel Sept. 5 at 2284 E. 116th St. It is the shop’s ninth store in central Indiana.
RESTAURANT
“This location will be good for us, because we’ve been looking in Carmel for a couple of years already, and we have a lot of customers referring us to Carmel,” said Arron Sok, owner of Pana Donuts and Boba Tea. “I think it’ll do good over here.”
The Pana Donuts and Boba Tea shop in Carmel is roughly 3,000 square feet and has an identical menu to its other stores. It offers more than 40 doughnut varieties, including toasted coconut, vanilla sprinkle, glazed twist, apple fritters and cinnamon rolls. Also on the menu are a variety of breakfast sandwiches, cappuccinos, smoothies and a selection of boba tea.
Pana Donuts opens in Carmel Invest Hamilton County initiatives see success
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EMPLOYMENT
Invest Hamilton County drives workforce development solutions in Hamilton County by expanding career pathway development, training and resources provided to justice-involved, mental health and recovery populations throughout Hamilton County. It recently added property maintenance courses to its offerings.
“Hamilton County is a place where people dream big. Some people need more help taking the first step forward to accomplish those dreams,” stated Mike Thibideau, president and CEO of Invest Hamilton County. “We can’t take the step forward for them, but we can pave the road to make it easier to see a path.”
Thibideau said the initiatives have been life-changing for those involved, including for people like InvestOnward program participant Tiffany Jacobs.
The Carmel shop has approximately five full-time employees and seven part-time employees.
Sok opened his first Pana Donuts and Boba Tea five years ago in Indianapolis. He most recently opened one in Lawrence on Fox Road.
The Carmel shop will be open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Learn more at PanaDonut. com.
Jacobs participated in a program that prepares people to work in the hospitality industry. She now works at the front desk at Fairfield Inn in Carmel and will soon be promoted to sales manager.
According to Thibideau, Jacobs learned about the program through Aspire Indiana
Health, where she participated in sobriety and therapy programs. She’d had difficulty finding a job because of a felony background. But through the training program and working with an employment coach, Jacobs was able to find employment.
“The program and the instructors were amazing,” Jacobs stated. “The program helped me get my foot in the door to build a career where the hours and job makes me proud and able to be an independent single mom.”
Thibodeau said the weeklong course included a training wage and Uber gift cards to ensure participants would find transportation to attend. Participants focused on customer service skills, including handling special guest requests or complaints.
Thibideau said InvestOnward also supports other courses and events to help underemployed populations.
Participants can take an ongoing employability skills class in partnership with Hamilton County Community Corrections. Ivy Tech Hamilton County and the Hamilton County Jail launched an education empowerment class this month, and participants can also receive credit from Ivy Tech Community College.
For more, visit investhamiltoncounty.com.
Pana Donuts and Boba Tea opened Sept. 5 at 2284 E. 116th St. in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Arron Sok)
Avoid computer vision syndrome
Commentary by Dr. Kennedy Neukam
It is evident that the world is continuing to become more digital. With every development and advancement comes a new device or program designed to enhance our world. But how does one keep their eyes protected and healthy? With increased use of screen time comes an increased risk of developing digital eye strain, or computer vision syndrome. CVS can cause headaches, blurry vision, sleep cycle changes and an increase in nearsightedness (or myopia).
OPTOMETRY
Why do we develop eye strain from a screen more often than from looking at words on a piece of paper? There are multiple factors. The first is the clarity of the screen. Digitally, letters are often less precise and sharp. This, along with less contrast and increased glare and reflections requires more focus from the visual system.
The distance and orientation of a digital device can also explain increased strain. Your computer screen is likely placed at a different height and angle than a book or
piece of paper would be. Depending on the optics of your glasses’ lenses, they may not be designed to maximize your vision at the angle of a computer screen, which can cause a change in posture, leading to further muscle strain.
The treatment for CVS can be varied depending on the cause. One of the healthiest ways to combat it is to be sure your eyes are corrected properly. Even the smallest uncorrected prescription can enhance the stress on the visual system. Additionally, when on a computer, the American Optometric Association recommends orienting the screen about 5 inches below eye level and 20 to 28 inches from the eye. If looking back and forth between a computer and materials, orient the material just below the screen, so head movement is not required when switching your viewing.
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Good food, great company
Commentary by Jeff Worrell
The backyard barbeque is an Indiana summer tradition whose days are sadly numbered for this year. I can still smell the scent of sizzling sausages and hear the competitive thwack of a lively game of croquet. Do I dare believe incivility can show up, too? Uncle Bob is not afraid to share his overzealous evaluation of the chef’s grilling skills or next-door neighbor Gladys’s unsolicited critique of the potato salad. Sometimes these gatherings can push politeness to its breaking point. Picture this: Tensions rise as the debate over charcoal versus gas grilling heats up. Meanwhile, the battle for the last juicy burger ignites a fierce game of foodie tug-of-war. And let’s not forget the classic clash of conflicting marinades and sauces that can turn even the most mild-mannered neighbor into a condiment warrior. But fear not, dear readers, for amid the chaos and culinary clashes, there lies an opportunity for true civility to shine. It’s a chance to embrace differing opinions, share delicious recipes, taste foods you
CIVILITY
Sunday, October 6 12:30-4pm Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center (the Colts practice facility)
Join us for an upgraded watch party experience of the Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars away game! Enjoy tailgate food, an open bar, bounce houses for kids and more, all while supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
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It’s a chance to embrace differing opinions, share delicious recipes, taste foods you swore would never cross your palate and ultimately come together in the spirit of good food and great company.
– JEFF WORRELL
swore would never cross your palate and ultimately come together in the spirit of good food and great company. All can be well.
So, next time you find yourself at a backyard barbeque, remember to keep your cool, savor the flavors and let civility prevail — at least until it’s time for dessert.
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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READERS’ VIEWS
High school dismissal causes gridlock
Editor,
I am a longtime resident of Carmel. I reside in the townhomes bordering the Carmel High School parking lot. Between 4:15 and 4:45 p.m., this is a great misfortune. Carmel has adequate bus service for students. The fact that students choose to drive to school is a privilege. They should not receive preferential treatment for exiting the parking lots. The taxpaying citizens should not be disadvantaged so the high school students can quickly exit the lots. This floods 136th Street and results in the gridlock of traffic. No emergency vehicle could move on 136th Street from 4:15 to 4:40 p.m., especially westbound between Keystone Parkway and Range Line Road.
I am not certain if the people directing traffic are trained. It seems as if their only
priority is emptying parking lots, not traffic flow. They let the students pour out of the lot and flood the street with little regard for traffic.
Another issue is the design of the traffic circle westbound at Range Line Road. It is obviously not able to handle this amount of traffic.
One option to improve traffic flow could be the limited release of student vehicles to ensure traffic flow. If it takes students longer to exit, perhaps fewer will drive, reducing emissions. It can help to save the planet!
Another option is to only permit vehicles to exit eastbound on 136th Street. Keystone Parkway can handle a larger influx of vehicles.than westbound 136th Street.
Mimi K. Frank, Carmel
Mayor endorses Lopez for state rep.
Editor,
As we think about what’s next for our community, we need partners in the Statehouse who not only understand the importance of supporting cities like ours but have the temperament, experience and relationships to bring that support home.
That’s why I enthusiastically endorse Danny Lopez for state representative. I have served as co-chair of Danny’s campaign since he launched it last fall, and I have watched him engage voters on the issues that matter most to our community. His career as both a public servant and business executive will bring new insights to the Statehouse and will be important as we tackle complex challenges like education, public safety and taxation.
For nearly two decades, Danny has worked alongside leaders from both sides of the aisle on some of Indiana’s most consequential policy matters. He is respected
by both Democrats and Republicans for his pragmatic, thoughtful and civil approach, bipartisan relationships important for getting results for our communities.
But it is his passion for public service that has made me so optimistic about Danny’s campaign. A first-generation child of political refugees from Cuba, Danny brings a unique perspective on civic engagement and an appreciation for the immense freedoms we enjoy. He also understands how quickly those freedoms can erode, and that as much as anything is what pushes him to work to ensure we are preserving the quality of life we have built here in Indiana and in our country.
I am proud to support my friend Danny Lopez, and I look forward to working with him and our incredible Hamilton County delegation on those efforts that will define the future of our city.
Sue Finkam, Carmel mayor
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00146 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: Minimum Side and Rear Yard Setbacks - a swimming pool, hot tub, or its deck or equipment shall be set back a minimum of the greater of the following: 10-ft from the side lot line and rear lot line, or the easement (15-ft) plus 3-ft from any easement (18-ft total) (5.2-ft side setback from lot line and 15.10-ft from rear yard lot line requested).
With the property being known as 3345 Kilkenny Circle, Carmel, Indiana, 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00146 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 3345 Kilkenny Circle (Wexley Chase, Lot 10). It is zoned S1/Residence.
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.
Tony & Anna Kantzavelos
PETITIONERS
48. Palindromic girl’s name
49. Caesars or Belterra
50. Marina sight
52. Pacer McDermott
54. Noblesville HS prom rental
55. Weight-to-height ratio, briefly
57. Seniors’ org.
59. Fishers N-S road
62. Yearning for the good old days
67. “Mad Men” star Jon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00137 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23 day of September , 2024 at 5:15 PM 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 combined square footage of the Ground Floor of a Private Garage and/or Accessory Building shall not exceed 75% of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building; 133% requested.
With the property being known as 11642 Rosemeade Drive (Rosemeade Commons, Lots 3 & 4)
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00137 V .
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .97 Section 36, Township 18, Range 3 ROSEMEADE COMMONS Replat Information: Lots 3 & 4
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.
Andrew Wishart
PETITIONERS
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71. “Hey, you!”
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3. Texter’s “Wow!”
4. Crook, to the IMPD
5. Enter cautiously
6. Hardwood trees
7. ___ King Cole
8. Once more
9. Light wood
10. Regret
11. Raggedy doll
12. Since 1/1
14. Northview Church messages
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25. Robbery
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00142 SE
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd of September, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: I am seeking approval to convert my home a into a Short Term Residential Rental, under R1/Residence district regulations.
On the property being known as: 10791 Belair Drive Carmel, IN 46280
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00142 SE .
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-13-01-03-20-014.000
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.
Christine Smith
PETITIONERS
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33. Itty-bitty
36. “What a shame”
37. Salon 01 supplies
39. Colts coach Marchibroda
40. Venn visual
41. Big name in ice cream
42. Actress Longoria
45. Bearded bovine
46. Tic-tac-toe loser
48. PNC Bank machine
49. Dos y dos
51. Nuclear weapon
53. It might be a mirage
56. Deets
58. Kerplunk kin
59. Duke Energy unit
60. Reclined
61. “If you ask me,” online
63. Rowing need
64. Astronaut Grissom
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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, 41% 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
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
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