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Shapiro, Wheeler win Carmel school board seats
By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com
Jon Shapiro and Kristina Wheeler are set to become the next members of the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees.
Four candidates ran for two at-large seats on the board. With all precincts reporting, Shapiro had 30 percent of the vote and Wheeler had 28.22 percent. Candidates Robin Clark and Dina Ferchmin received 22.19 percent and 19.59 percent of the vote, respectively.
“I look forward to partnering with Jon Shapiro and our other school board members to do our best work for the students of Carmel Clay Schools,” Wheeler said. “I’m
also proud we ran honest, positive campaigns. I know we’ll all do our best to make a real difference.”
Shapiro thanked voters and his campaign team in a Facebook post after all votes were counted Nov. 5.
“I am incredibly honored to have been elected to the Carmel Clay School Board. In my time on the board, I will ensure that Carmel Clay Schools remains a top-performing district and that students and teachers have the resources they need to be successful,” Shapiro posted on Facebook late Nov. 5.
Shapiro and Wheeler were backed by the Support CCS PAC and received an endorsement from the Carmel Teachers’ Associa-
tion. Clark and Ferchmin, who campaigned on their conservative values, were backed by the Carmel Excellence PAC and received support from the Hamilton County Republican party.
Republicans did well elsewhere in Carmel. Republican Danny Lopez defeated Democrat McNally in the District 39 Statehouse race, and Republican Hunter Smith won the District 24 seat over Josh Lowry. In District 20, incumbent Republican Scott Baldwin defeated Democrat Joel Levi.
In the District 32 race, which includes a portion of Indianapolis, incumbent Democrat Victoria Garcia Wilburn had a narrow lead over Republican challenger Patricia Bratton.
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Below are unofficial results from contested races in the 2024 general election. Statewide totals as of Nov. 6 showed 93.7% of precincts reporting. To see results from all the races, visit youarecurrent.com/?p=250229.
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Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Public Safety launches
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Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam on Oct. 28 announced the launch of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Public Safety. The commission is designed to advise the mayor on how public safety can adapt to the needs of the community, ultimately providing better service to Carmel citizens.
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The commission includes public safety professionals, strategic private sector partners and citizens focusing on contemporary issues facing residents and public safety professions.
Roles of the commission include:
• Explore and advise on new and evolving safety and security issues
• Enhance community engagement that promotes participation between public safety agencies and the community
• Discuss emergency response protocols and infrastructure to ensure timely and efficient responses
• Support programs focused on crime prevention
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el for many reasons and the safety of our community is chief among them,” Finkam said. “Maintaining that community experience calls for the input of those who live and work in our city.”
Commission members are:
• Kurt Aikman, senior security advisor, MISO
• Tony Dellelo, captain, Indiana State Police
• Anna Flaming, major, Carmel Police Department
• Harry Ghoman, citizen
• Dr. Toby Malichi, citizen
• Brady Myers, deputy chief, CPD
• Dennis Quakenbush, sheriff, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
• Antony Sheehan, president/CEO, Aspire
• Drake Sterling, chief of police, CPD
• Bradley Swim, citizen, security and domestic preparedness professional
• Joel Thacker, fire chief, Carmel Fire Department
• Tami Wanninger, executive director, Prevail
• Dave Woodward, director of security/ safety, Carmel Clay Schools
County finalizes 2025 budget
The Hamilton County Council recently finalized and adopted the county’s 2025 budget, which totals more than $312 million.
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The budget has been sent to the state of Indiana for approval. If approved, it will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
The proposed budget includes funding of major capital projects and salary adjustments for deputies and correction officers at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, in addition to 16 new positions to help manage county growth.
Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander said councilors approved the hiring of two additional sheriff’s deputies, a deputy coroner, three deputy prosecutors, an assistant county attorney, a staff attorney and a court administrative assistant.
“We are investing in the safety and well-being of our community,” Hamilton
County Council President Amy Massillamany stated. “Hamilton County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Indiana, requiring additional manpower to litigate and try the additional caseloads our growth creates while still maintaining the high standard of service our residents deserve.”
Sander said the council also approved the creation of three new positions: director of jail programs, maintenance supervisor and procurement director.
“With increased projects and demands on our resources, a dedicated procurement professional will streamline our purchasing processes, ensure fiscal responsibility and enhance efficiency,” Massillamany stated.
Council Vice President Sue Maki said the council had to make some “difficult decisions.”
“(By) working together, we were able to adjust the budget to meet revenue forecasts and fulfill operation funding for our growing county,” Maki said. “We did this while also adding over $9 million to the county’s Rainy-Day Fund.”
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Man fleeing police crashes on Keystone
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Carmel police arrested an Indianapolis man Nov. 2 after he attempted to flee officers and crashed his vehicle heading the wrong way on Keystone Parkway.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
According to a probable cause affidavit, a Carmel police officer initiated a traffic stop shortly before 10:30 p.m. after observing a gray Tesla traveling nearly 75 mph northbound on Keystone Parkway. The speed limit in the area is 50 mph.
The driver, later identified as Raheem David Murray, 31, of Indianapolis, refused to stop, and the officer pursued Murray westbound on 126th Street, where the Tesla accelerated to 80 mph, which is 50 miles above the speed limit, according to the affidavit. The officer followed Murray through Carmel City Center, north on Range Line Road and east on 126th Street, where Murray crossed into the westbound lane and merged onto Keystone Parkway driving south in the northbound lanes. At that point, the officer ended the pursuit.
After merging onto Keystone Parkway, the Tesla struck an Acura SUV in a head-on collision, the affidavit states. The driver of the Acura was later treated at a hospital and released. Police arrested Murray as he walked along Keystone Parkway.
During a search of the vehicle, officers found a suitcase containing approximately 25 pounds of marijuana in 1-pound bags.
Murray is facing four felony and four misdemeanor charges. He is being held at the Hamilton County Jail with bond set at $250,000.
A vehicle driven by Raheem David Murray crashed along Keystone Parkway Nov. 2. (Photo courtesy of CPD)
Fishers High School cross country runner wins state title
By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com
Fishers High School senior Sam Quagliaroli ran away from the field — literally. Quagliaroli won the IHSAA boys cross country individual state title Nov. 2 at the LaVerne Gibson Championship Course in Terre Haute.
Quagliaroli, who was coming off a broken toe suffered during his junior year in track and field, won with a time of 14:46.81 seconds, nearly five seconds ahead of runner-up junior Noah Bontranger of Westview.
Quagliaroli averaged 4:45.4 per mile, recording the fastest-ever time at the course.
“I had a strategy going in. Everybody likes to go out really hard and it’s easy to do that with the big downhill there,” Quagliaroli said. “I was focusing on conserving my energy through the first (kilometer). And going into it I felt good and then felt smooth through 3 (kilometers). That’s where I wanted to throw in a surge and separate myself from the pack.”
Mission accomplished — except for Bontranger, who kept up with Quagliaroli.
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That’s when Quagliaroli said his training paid off and was the difference between first and second place.
“Noah had a great race and I knew it was going to be a dogfight to the finish,” Quagliaroli said. “Fortunately, all the hard work we put in this year allowed me to be victorious and it was awesome.”
Quagliaroli’s win, the second individual
Fishers High School senior
Sam Quagliaroli won the IHSAA boys cross country state individual title.
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title for a Fishers runner and first in 16 years, caps off a stellar four-year career for the Tigers in which he placed in the top 40 all four seasons at state.
As a freshman, Quagliaroli was 39th overall. He improved dramatically as a sophomore to 18th place and finished third last year.
“It’s super rewarding to see progress and super motivating at the same time,” said Quagliaroli, a former hockey player who gave up that sport to concentrate on running. “When you see the progress, it tells the work you’re putting in.”
Fishers cross country coach Nathan Warnecke said Quagliaroli’s win was four years in the making.
“Sam’s decision to quit hockey was a very difficult decision for him to make, but he knew it was the right decision and (he) worked tirelessly to achieve the pinnacle in our sport,” Warnecke said. “Besides being a phenomenal talent, he is a fabulous leader and example for the other athletes.”
Besides winning the individual championship, Quagliaroli also was named the winner of the Charles F. Maas Mental Attitude Award for boys cross country.
“That award is very important to me,” said Quagliaroli, who will compete for Indiana University next year.
In the team standings, Fishers finished fifth. Bloomington North was the overall winner, followed, respectively, by Noblesville, Brownsburg and Northridge.
“That was great,” Quagliaroli said. “I keep saying this and I mean it — the team medal means a lot more to me than the individual title. I was so happy for them. They fought through a lot of adversity this season and it was so awesome to see them on the podium.”
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Special events, artisans announced
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The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is preparing to open for the season, which runs Nov. 23 to Dec. 24 at Carter Green. Generally, the market will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. It will be closed on Thanksgiving and will have special hours on select other days.
Special events this year include:
• Wundernacht — 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20
• Opening Ceremony — 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 23
• Sankt Martinstag — 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30
• Indianapolis Colts Fest — Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 1
• Christkind ChoralFest — 4:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4
• Sankt Nikolaustag — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6
• KulturFest — 12:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 7
• German Sing-Along and Ornament Exchange — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11
• StudentenFest — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13
• Glühwein Gallop 5K Walk/Run — 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 14
• Military Appreciation Day — Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 15
• Carmel Christkindlmarkt Bier Competition — 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 20
The market will feature more than 100 entertainment acts throughout the season, including polka bands, alphorns, blues musicians and more.
German artisans set to appear in the Werkstatt this season are:
• Nov. 23 — Ringo Müller, a fourth-generation woodturner from Carmel’s Sister City, Seiffen.
• Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 — Markus Wagner, the last remaining woodcarver at the Oberammergauer Schnürlkasperl
• Dec. 4 to 8 — Falk Bauer and Katrin Zapf, who are from the historic glassblowing community of Lauscha in Thuringia
• Dec. 11 to 15 — Holzspielzeugmacherschule Seiffen, toymakers from Seiffen
• Dec. 16 to 24 — Anja Werner, an instructor at the Kunsthochschule in Schneeberg, the region’s most prestigious art institute, where she learned the art of woodcarving and furniture making.
Learn more about hours, events, food offerings and more at carmelchristkindlmarkt.com.
CHRISTKIND WINNERS RECOGNIZED
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The Carmel Christkindlmarkt team recognized the winners of the 2024 Christkind Scholarship Program at an Oct. 28 ceremony at the offices of Wallington Asset Management, the program sponsor. The first-place winner and recipient of the $1,000 scholarship was Hannah Cooper, Ivy Tech Bloomington, Class of 2021. The second-place winner and recipient of the $500 scholarship was Amelia Myers, a student at Carmel High School. The third-place winner
recipient of the $250 scholarship
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markt CEO Maria Rosenfeld, Christopher Weiss and Jeff Bowden of Wallington Asset Management, and Carmel City Council President Tony Green. Front, from left, Amelia Myers, Hannah Cooper and Sadie Rexroth. (Photo by Shelly Gattlieb)
DISPATCHES
Carmel Clay History Museum to open — The Carmel Clay Historical Society will celebrate the grand opening of the Carmel Clay History Museum, 211 1st St. SW, from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 17. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. and remarks immediately following. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore exhibits and galleries during the open house. Light refreshments will be available.
John Duffy, director of Carmel Utilities, displays the Ivan H. Brinegar award. (Photo courtesy of
Carmel Utilities director honored — John Duffy, director of Carmel Utilities, recently received the Ivan H. Brinegar award in Fort Wayne at the 2024 Aim Ideas Summit. The award is presented to an appointed municipal official with a minimum of 10 years of city or town service. Nominees display strong leadership, contributions to their community and are a role model to citizens and other municipal officials. Duffy joined the City of Carmel in 1993, becoming the director of Carmel Utilities in 1996.
Civil Air Patrol open house — The local Civil Air Patrol unit, Eagle Composite Squadron, will hold an open house from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at 1 Brickyard Ln. in Carmel to showcase the cadet program for those 12 years and older. The event will include breakout sessions focusing on emergency services, aerospace education and national activities. Learn more at inwg.cap.gov.
Learn about Altrusa — Learn about service organization Altrusa from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main. St. in Carmel. The event will include coffee, light refreshments and the opportunity to learn about Altrusa’s efforts in Hamilton County. Attendees are encouraged to bring a toiletry or personal care item to be donated to Prevail clients.
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Carmel Seniors Speak aims to provide a voice, community
By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com
As Chuck Ford campaigned for a seat on the Carmel City Council in 2023, he connected with senior citizens throughout town who felt their needs weren’t always prioritized by local leaders.
EVENTS
Ford wasn’t elected, but his mission to ensure senior voices are heard in Carmel has continued. In August, he created the Carmel Seniors Speak Facebook group, which he uses to share information and invite the community to regular gatherings, such as breakfast outings and happy hours.
after being unable to find a home in the city where she could downsize within her price range.
“All I wanted was a 1,000-square-foot ranch that would fit myself and my dog,” she said. “Nowhere could I find it.”
Other seniors echoed her concerns about the difficulty of downsizing in Carmel and said they felt much of the new construction is built for younger generations.
Carmel resident Barry Good said he is thankful the city and Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation have prioritized the trail system.
“A great thing they’ve done is upgrade the parks,” he said. “They’ve paved the walking areas through Meadowlark (Park).”
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“I’m really excited about this,” Ford said. “It’s becoming a great way for senior communication, and I’m going to provide as many opportunities for them to have fun as I can through this Facebook group.”
At a recent group breakfast at Brunchies in north Carmel, several seniors gathered to learn more about the city’s newly established Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Senior Living from its co-chair, retired elder law attorney Carol Applegate. Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam, who took office in January, established the commission in July.
After the presentation at Brunchies, several seniors spoke with Current about the city’s relationship with its senior population.
Realtor Kris Fuller moved to Carmel in 1976 but recently relocated to Westfield
Applegate encouraged the seniors in attendance to share their thoughts and feedback with the commission, which will make recommendations to elected officials.
Ford, a retired Carmel High School teacher, chairs the commission’s continuing education committee. He’s considering a program to make connections between seniors and students.
In the meantime, he’s working to grow the Facebook group from the 164 members it had as of Nov. 4.
“My goal is to get up to 1,000-plus,” Ford said. “The politicians will recognize that that’s a pretty solid voting block.”
Visit the Carmel Senior Speaks Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/ carmelseniorsspeak.
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Carol Applegate, co-chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Senior Living, speaks to attendees at an Oct. 22 Carmel Seniors Speak breakfast at Brunchies. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
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Team reviving military museum
By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com
Thirty years ago, two veterans launched the Clay Township Military Library and Museum at 10801 N. College Ave. in Home Place.
NONPROFIT
It remains the only military museum in the county, but for the last several years the collection has largely sat untouched behind closed doors.
Jonathan Baldwin hopes to change that. Through an initiative called Operation: Phoenix Rising, he is working to gather a team of volunteers to refine and grow the exhibits, build a website and collect stories from local veterans or their families.
“We’re most interested in providing an honor roll of recognition to Hamilton County veterans, telling their stories however they choose to share them, and becoming a resource for families, veterans, the public and students,” said Baldwin, a military veteran and Carmel resident. “We need the dedicated effort of volunteers to help curate the exhibits, inventory the items on hand and interview the veterans who want to be recognized and heard.”
Other needs are funds for insurance and utilities, off-site storage, items to display and business and other advisors.
The building and its contents are owned by Clay Township. Baldwin said the museum plans to continue leasing space there, but he expects the township to convey the title to its contents to the museum. He also expects the organization to have nonprofit status soon.
Those interested in learning more may contact Baldwin at JonEBaldwin@gmail. com. Tours are available by reservation.
Items on display inside the Clay Township Military Library and Museum. (Photo courtesy of Jonathan Baldwin)
Rowers compete at Boston regata
By Ken Severson news@currentincarmel.com
Rowing might not be Indiana’s most popular sport, but for Carmel High School juniors Aidah Brown and Paul Kiser, it’s their passion.
ACHIEVEMENT
Both recently competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. It was the first time the Indianapolis Rowing Center Juniors Program had rowers compete in the event.
The Head of the Charles is the world’s largest rowing regatta, and the boat that Brown coxed placed in the top 10, finishing ninth out of 90 boats in the Women’s Youth 4+ division. This resulted in an automatic spot in next year’s race.
Kiser’s team in the Men’s Youth 4+ just missed out on an automatic bid, taking 47th place.
Brown, in her fifth year of rowing, is a coxswain, who is responsible for steering the boat and keeping the rowers safe and
motivated.
“I made the switch from rower to coxswain during my second year, and watching recordings,” Brown said. “I love the sport of rowing, and I’m extremely passionate about coxing. If I was given the opportunity to cox at the Olympics, I would take it in an instant.”
Kiser began rowing in August 2023 and was initially skeptical of the sport, despite his family’ involvement in it. His parents and siblings participated in rowing at various times.
“I eventually came to really like it as my own thing,” Kiser said. “I plan to row in college, and it would be great to continue on the national team or Olympics.”
Brown also plans on coxing in college but said her priority is academics.
Both rowers and their teammates practice at Eagle Creek.
“What I love most is the challenge and the strategy behind it,” Brown said. “Another reason why I stuck with rowing is the
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Depth makes difference as girls win state cross country title
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Carmel High School girls cross country team had a first-year coach In Scott Williams, but he’s no coaching newcomer.
ACHIEVEMENT
Williams is a former Ben Davis High School boys cross country coach and IUPUI men’s and women’s cross country coach.
“The team responded very quickly to Coach Williams’ coaching style,” senior Olivia Mundt said. “He slowly helped us adjust to his ways, so it was very easy to trust him and understand what his plan was.”
That plan helped the Greyhounds capture the IHSAA state title Nov. 2 in Terre Haute. Boosted by its depth, Carmel won with a score of 76, the total of the team’s top five finishers. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran was second with a score of 92.
“Even though Fort Wayne Concordia’s Weller sisters (Mallory and Daphne) were ahead of our top three runners, we were able to fill the gap in the middle after those two went by,” Williams said.
Mallory Weller was the individual winner, and her younger sister Daphne was eighth.
Carmel sophomore Larkin Taylor placed 10th and junior Sadie Foley 12th for the Greyhounds. Other Greyhounds finishers were sophomore Annabel Pollert, 17th; freshman Margo Halle, 37th; senior Ella
Gaddis, 50th; Mundt, 71st; and senior Katy Dascoli, 139th.
“I feel like they all performed extremely well,” Williams said. “Our top finisher Larkin Taylor is usually our No. 2 or 3 runner and she was our top finisher. (She) went from 22nd to 10th in the last 1,200 meters.”
It was Carmel’s 20th girls cross country title, but the first since 2020.
“It was special for the seniors to win this title because we have been through a lot together these past four years, and getting to end our last season with a win made up for all of the hardships,” Mundt said.
Williams coached Ben Davis boys cross country from 1990 to 1999, winning a state title in 1995. He coached IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) men’s and women’s cross country from 2000 to 2008. He then left coaching to go into school administration at Ben Davis. After 33 years at Ben Davis, he became a teacher in the Carmel High School’s ninth-grade center in March.
Williams said Gaddis, Mundt and Dascoli are all great and smart kids.
“They’ve run at Carmel all four years and are upbeat and enthusiastic,” Williams said. “They don’t worry about the order. Olivia has been as high as our third runner. Ella is a neat story. In ninth grade, she was about 21 minutes, 30 seconds. This year, she ran 18:17. She has improved immensely.”
The Carmel High School girls cross country team with the IHSAA state title trophy. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)
OLMC tops rankings for commitment to delay smartphones
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Lauren Clark kept encountering the same paradox when teaching or volunteering with teenagers. While they were excited to upgrade their smartphones and used them frequently, they kept lamenting its addictive nature and added pressures from social media.
EDUCATION
“It’s this really odd kind of push and pull. They’ll say, ‘I need my phone to have a social life, but I know that it’s making my social interactions less fulfilling.’ Or they’ll say, ‘I need my phone for school, but I know it’s making me a worse student, because I’m always distracted,’” Clark said. “So, it’s this strange ambivalence that I’ve been hearing for years from many, many, many students.”
But now, it’s less of a concern at the Carmel school where Clark’s three oldest children attend. Our Lady of Mount Carmel was recently nationally recognized for having the highest number of parents sign the Wait Until 8th pledge, a commitment to delay giving a child a smartphone until
at least the end of eighth grade. More than 82,000 parents have signed the pledge nationwide.
The 360 OLMC pledges cover more than half of the student body. Clark, who worked with other parents to help coordinate the initiative, said that’s important because students without smartphones aren’t feeling left out or in the minority. A recent study has indicated that in-
creased smartphone use is linked to academic declines, and many experts believe smartphones — and especially social media — negatively impact students’ mental and emotional health.
Still, Clark said she didn’t initially expect much more than 10 percent of parents to sign the pledge.
“We started slow, and then it really snowballed,” she said. “I think there was already the desire for something like this to happen. It was just under the surface; it was latent. There were a lot of parents who already felt this way, but what they needed to (have) happen was somebody to step up and say, ‘Let’s stand up together and make a change.’”
initiative,” he said. “Our parents are well informed and feel less pressure to allow their children to have a smartphone, especially when the majority of our parents have signed the pledge.”
Clark said she hasn’t heard of much student pushback to the pledge, and she acknowledges that delaying a smartphone until eighth grade isn’t the right choice for every family or student.
“Different families will have different needs and different goals, different values for their kids, and that’s fine,” Clark said. “We’re not trying to push uniformity, but basically we want critical mass so that people don’t feel left out if they’re going to choose to delay.”
The Wait Until 8th initiative at OLMC was led by parents, but school employees did what they could to support it, according to Principal Tim Fletcher. Although the school had already prohibited students from using cellphones during the day, Fletcher said the program has made a difference on campus.
“From an administrative point of view, I have seen a very positive response to this
OLMC followed St. Louis de Montfort in Fishers (which recently finished fourth in the Wait Until 8th rankings) in launching the program. Since then, it has expanded to other local Catholic schools, including Our Lady of Grace in Noblesville, St. Maria Goretti in Westfield, St. Simon in Lawrence and St. John the Baptist in Newburgh. Learn more about the Wait Until 8th initiative at waituntil8th.org.
From left, OLMC parents Kate Vespa, Maria Bedford, Lauren Clark, Elle Casolaro and Angie Nalley are helping grow the Wait Until 8th initiative. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Clark)
Jingle & Mingle luncheon
returns Dec. 5
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
The Assistance League of Indianapolis is set to host its annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Luncheon and Style Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The luncheon has been a community staple since 1996, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit’s community initiatives.
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ALI members model fashions from The Secret Ingredient. (FIle photo)
impact of the ALI’s Operation School Bell program, which provides new clothing, supplies and athletic shoes to underserved children.
Holiday Mart set for Indiana State Fairgrounds
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EVENT
“The Assistance League has been around since 1984,” said Leslie Morgan, co-chair of the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Luncheon. “The Holiday Luncheon is our top event fundraiser. We’ll attract probably 450 people to the luncheon.”
A silent auction kicks off at 10 a.m., followed by the luncheon and style show.
“We will have about five vendors there with different gift items, so it’s an opportunity to have fun with shopping for the holiday season,” Morgan said.
A local assistant vice principal will speak at the event and share about the
Mona Lisa Lambdin, 86, Carmel, formerly of Wakarusa, died 2:24 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Saxony Hospital, Fishers. She was born February 4, 1938, in Elkhart, to Otto & Gladys (McQuade) Kirish and Dorotha Kirish helped raise Mona. On April 14, 1956, she married David C. Lambdin.
The luncheon also will include Purse-APalooza, with gently used purses available for purchase for $20. The purses will have hand lotions or other trinkets inside. Three of the purses will have $100 Reis-Nichols Jewelers gift certificates inside.
Tickets for the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Luncheon are on sale through Nov. 15.
Individual patron tickets are $100, while regular tickets are $80. Patron table sponsors are $800 and regular table sponsors are $640.
Tickets are available online at alindy. org/holiday-luncheon.html. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
OBITUARY
Surviving are her husband, David, Carmel, 2 children, Chuck (Elizabeth) Lambdin, South Bend, Lisa (Kevin) Thompson, Carmel, grandchildren, Hannah (Brandon) Grudda, Alexandra Thompson, Davis Thompson, Harrison (Christina) Thompson, Annalise Thompson, great-granddaughter, Kizzy Nova Grudda and siblings, Duane (Bonnie) Kirish, Fountain Valley, California, Sarah (Bob) Bert, Goodyear, Arizona & Timothy Kirish, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Preceding her in death are her parents, brother, Dean Kirish and sisters, Rachel Kirish & Dawn Kirish.
Mona was a graduate of Elkhart High School. She was a homemaker, worked as switchboard operator for CG Conn and as a teller at the former Salem Bank, Wakarusa.
A member of ITOWN Church, Fishers, her Bible was very precious to her. With that she hosted a bible study in her home and would go to nursing homes to facilitate bible studies. Two of her favorite trips were with Dave to Israel. Mona enjoyed sewing and gardening. She loved cooking for and entertaining family and friends in their home. Mona loved people well, especially her family by supporting her children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, all at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa. Her son, Pastor Chuck Lambdin will officiate. Burial will follow at Rice Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Miami Village Church, P.O. Box 2317, South Bend, IN 46680.
There will be a festival of praise on December 4th at Northview Chapel in Carmel from 6-8 PM.
Online condolences may be sent at www. rrefh.com
The 53rd annual Junior League of Indianapolis’ Holiday Mart fundraiser will be presented Nov. 15-16 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, The event features more than 70 vendors with products ranging from apparel to children’s items, jewelry, handbags, art, holiday décor and food-related items for holiday meals.
“(Holiday Mart) is a fun, festive holiday shopping experience,” said Alexis Sheets, co-chair of the Holiday Mart Committee. “We feature a lot of small business merchants, some local to Indiana. (It is) a fun way for families and friends to get together, to be able to find the perfect gift for folks in their life.”
The Junior League of Indianapolis is an organization committed to developing the potential of women and improving the community through effective action and leadership. The Holiday Mart is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. A portion of ticket sales supports its grant programs for local nonprofits that support youth in foster and kinship care.
“It really helps us not only give back to the community by hosting an event like this that is for the fun of it and enjoyment, (but it) also helps us raise funds to run the league and support our mission, our community partnerships, projects and grant programs,” Sheets said.
The Holiday Mart will feature a special family-friendly ticketed event, Pastries and Pirouettes, before shopping hours begin on the morning of Nov. 16. It will include performances by ballet students from Village
Dance Studio. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with the ballerinas. A light breakfast will be served.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available through the ticketing link on the Junior League of Indianapolis’ website. Parking at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is $10.
For more, follow Junior League of Indianapolis Holiday Mart on Facebook and @ jliholidaymart on Instagram. The mart is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 16.
More than 1,000 shoppers attend annually, according to organizers.
“It’s a longstanding Indianapolis tradition where families have come for years and years,” Sheets said.
For more, visit jlindy.org/holidaymart.
Shoppers browse a booth at a previous Junior League of Indianapolis Holiday Mart. This year’s event will be Nov. 15-16 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. (Photo by Michael Stark/Junior League of Indianapolis)
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SOLDIER REALTOR
Carmel servicemember balances property sales while on deployment
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
Brian Wignall has a passion for serving in the military and selling homes. And for several months in 2022 he combined his roles as soldier and Realtor, selling properties in Carmel while stationed at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq.
And his clients had no idea.
The Carmel resident kept his deployment a secret to everyone except his inner circle, enlisting the help of his team to do showings and other tasks that he couldn’t fulfill. He cut back significantly on his real estate hours but made it work when he could when off duty — often in the middle of the night in Iraq.
“Most of the time, it’s an eight-hour time difference,” Wignall said. “Most real estate I’m doing at 3 a.m. A lot of it is electronic. I can be on a computer in my barracks or my tent with good internet service and conduct all of that. I’m really blessed in the fact that I’ve got some really strong team members. I’ve got people I can depend on if there’s something I can’t do. We have a really tight-knit team.”
Wignall will again perform his real estate duties remotely, when he can, after he deploys with his unit at the end of this year. Just like last time, he’ll lean on his F.C. Tucker Co. team members in Indiana to help fulfill duties he can’t do.
AN UNEXPECTED PATH
Wignall wasn’t initially thrilled about enlisting in the
U.S. Army. In 1984, the Carmel High School graduate joined to receive G.I. Bill benefits to pay for college at Indiana University.
“I had not really looked at joining the military after high school,” said Wignall, a master sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. “I thought I’d hate it. I thought I would just go in for a couple of years, get out, go to IU where I wanted to attend school and put it behind me.”
But to Wignall’s surprise, he liked his time in the Army a lot more than he anticipated. He enjoyed the discipline of the military, the camaraderie and the fellowship with other soldiers.
In the end, Wignall transitioned into the Army reserves after three years active duty and began studying at Indiana University, as originally planned. He obtained a degree in religious studies and business.
Over the following decades, Wignall fulfilled billets for infantryman, paratrooper, drill sergeant, combat engineering and recruiting, which includes a mix of active-duty and reserve roles. He left the Army for nearly a decade but rejoined the reserves in 2012. Recently, Wignall has served as the master religious coordinator for the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (Army Reserve) at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence.
For 10 years, Wignall has worked full-time at F.C. Tucker Co. and leads his own team, The Wignall Group. Prior to that, he worked in real estate investing alongside his wife, Heather. Throughout his career, Wignall has grossed more than $130 million in sales.
ARMY RETIREMENT NEARS
In April 2025, Wignall will retire from the Army when he reaches his mandatory retirement date.
“But other than that, I would probably be serving until I was 70 or 80,” he said. “I really enjoy it, and I really love soldiers. I love working with soldiers and encouraging other soldiers and mentoring.”
Wignall said his wife is key to helping him balance his two professions when he’s away.
“My wife is absolutely a rock star,” he said. “She is one of the primary reasons I can feel confident going overseas as a soldier. She is not only a phenomenal mother to our kids, but is a great business partner as well. Her wise counsel, creativity and encouragement is one of the major reasons behind any success I’ve experienced in real estate.”
The Wignalls have six children and four grandchildren.
ON THE COVER: Realtor Brian Wignall is a master sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves and will soon deploy overseas. (Photo courtesy of Brian Wignall)
MULTIPLE HONORS
Brian Wignall has earned several awards as a Realtor and soldier. According to his F.C. Tucker online biography, they include:
• Indy Real Producers magazine’s Realtor of the Year for 2023
• Selected by Real Trends as one of the top 1.5 percent Relators in the nation for 2022
• F.C. Tucker Platinum Producer (in excess of $17 million in annual sales 2020-2023)
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Army Commendation Medal
• Army Achievement medal
• Global War on Terror Service Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
From left, The Wignall Group team members Maureen Nestor, Julie Lemke, Brian Wignall, Seija Brown and Cullen Jones. (Photo courtesy of Brian Wignall)
Heather Wignall brings a cardboard cutout of her husband, Brian Wignall, to distribute pumpkin pies to real estate clients during Brian Wignall’s 2023 deployment. (Photo courtesy of Brian Wignall)
Versatile vocalist Odom Jr. to appear at Palladium
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Singer-songwriter-actor Leslie Odom Jr. is well-known for his Tony Award-winning role as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton.”
“I’m divinely blessed to have found my way into ‘Hamilton’ for lots of reasons, but I think the main one is I found kinship with (‘Hamilton’ creator) Lin-Manuel Miranda,” Odom said. “He’s only a year older than I and so we grew up in a time when it was not strange to like hip-hop, pop and R&B and get into your parents’ old albums, some jazz and oldies. I grew up with gospel music, so when I got this eclectic score, I really understood it. It sounded like an iPod playlist I would have made for myself. Our audiences look like the ‘Hamilton’ audience and they are interested, thank goodness, in a playlist with that kind of variety and range.”
Odom will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for Performing Arts in Carmel. Odom, 43, will perform songs from “When a Crooner Dies,” his fifth full-length studio album, which was released in 2023.
“A live show is a mix of learning, experimenting and trying things,” Odom said. “Over the last decade, some of that stuff has resonated and connected with the audience. We take stock of those things and do what people like best.”
Odom said unlike Stevie Wonder or Prince, he can’t get in a room and write songs all by himself.
“When I’m starting a new project, it’s a chance for me to get together and hang out with my friends, people I’ve developed intimate creative relationships with over the past few years,” Odom said. “They’ve helped me create my sound and find myself in this new area in the music space.”
A lifelong music lover, Odom said it’s gratifying that he has developed fans and supporters of his music.
Odom has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, winning for the best cast album of “Hamilton.” He played Sam Cooke in “One Night in Miami” and was
nominated for an Academy Award for best original song, “Speak Now.”
Odom, who has acted in several TV shows and movies, received a Tony nomination for his leading role in “Purlie Victorious” on Broadway for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.” He made his Broadway producing debut with that revival.
Odom said those fortunate enough to be in the original cast of “Hamilton” all benefited.
“We were a surprise to people, which was a wonderful thing for us,” Odom said. “As we all went about finding life after ‘Hamilton,’ there were so many new avenues available to us because we were new faces.”
Performing in concerts has become his favorite part of his career.
“But I’m so glad I don’t have to choose,” he said. “I’m glad I get to do a little bit of everything. But if I had to choose, concerts would be the thing I would choose because I can connect with people, which is my favorite thing about this. It’s a conversation. I say the most important thing I have to say and the audience responds.
Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
Sometimes, I get to meet people after the show and we talk about the show and other things, their families and what’s important to them. I get to choose my own material and tell stories that are important to me.”
Odom said his concert tour is an allnew show.
“It’s exciting for me and the musicians that we consistently get to challenge ourselves and incorporate our own evolution into the music,” he said. “I’m not the same guy I was eight years ago or five years ago.”
Odom was included on the 2024 TIME100 list as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world.
“I’m no fool, there are a lot of metrics on how well known you are and how popular you are. There are people much more famous and popular than I,” Odom said.
But he is gratified that he has made an impact from his roles, including moments from “Hamilton” and ‘Purlie Victorious.”
“(The stage) is my first love. It’s so dear to me — the importance of a healthy American theater,” he said. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs through Nov. 24 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Don Farrell presents Ten Branches with Romain Benjamin at 7 p.m. Nov. 14; Frank Sinatra: The Tribute at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15; and Indy Nights with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘SHE LOVES ME’
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “She Loves Me” through Nov. 17 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
A Motown Christmas is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘PETER AND THE STARCATCHER’
Carmel Community Players presents “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 15-24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
‘AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL’
Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “America the Beautiful” concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.
‘THE BARBER OF SEVILLE’
Indianapolis Opera presents “The Barber of Seville” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
MÉLANGE SERIES
The Mélange Series performances are at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Florence theater at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. The performances will feature vocalist Tessa Gibbons, dancer Josie Moody and visual artist Kevin James Wilson. For more, gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
CONCERT
NIGHT & DAY
CCP presents ‘Peter Pan’ prequel
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Hannah Janowicz, “Peter and the Starcatcher” was love at first sight.
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“I fell in love with this show after seeing a professional production of it in 2015. I was completely confused during Act 1, couldn’t stop laughing during Act 2 and left the theater crying,” she said. “Any show that can achieve that in under two hours is pretty impressive.”
audience with their imagination.
“I also admire the complexities of the child characters like Molly and the Boy,” she said. “No one is one-note and the character layers reveal themselves over time.”
The Carmel resident portrays Molly in the Carmel Community Players’ production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 15-24 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, in Carmel.
“Though the play is a prequel to the story of ‘Peter Pan,’ it holds its own and has the bones of a standalone story,” Janowicz said. “Audiences shouldn’t expect to meet Tinkerbell, Tiger Lily and Captain Hook right away, but rather embark on a different adventure with new names and faces while the contents of a familiar story slowly fold into place.”
Janowicz appreciates that the play has a bare-bones storytelling approach, where actors must create the world and help the
Janowicz said the humor is top notch.
“Adults and kids alike can enjoy the adventure, playful chaos and pop culture references that may or may not be time-period accurate,” she said.
Indianapolis resident Austin Uebelhor portrays the villain.
“Black Stache is a very flamboyant, overthe-top character, which means I get to have fun being as ridiculous as possible,” Uebelhor said. “Often, you have to be careful with overacting as it may affect the character’s believability, but in this case, it works perfectly for my poetic pirate.”
Carmel resident Lori Raffel is the director.
“There are only a couple of short pirate songs, but musicals are not my forte, so I asked Tanya Haas to help with music, Elizabeth Ruddell to help with costumes, my boss at (Prime Life Enrichment) Cindy Schembre to do the choreography and they all agreed to help,” Raffel said.
For tickets, visit carmelplayers.org.
Fitting opera for 50th season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
“The Barber of Seville” seems an obvious fit for Indianapolis Opera’s 50th anniversary season opener.
PERFORMANCE
“‘The Barber of Seville’ happens to be the opera the company has produced more than any other show,” Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey said. “This is a testimony to (composer Gioachino) Rossini’s timeless popularity and perfect connection to pop culture. And in a time of great political rhetoric, why not offer up one of the best comedic shows to break up the division of our country and recognize that music is a great way to bring us all together?”
“After so many years of historic challenges in our country, we wanted to showcase how the oldest and largest opera company in Indiana can present the best productions and events,” Starkey said. “Indianapolis is a world-class city with the best music and classical presentations, and we always rise to the moment for the best celebrations.”
Starkey said the most significant event of the entire season will be the March 22 collaboration with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE
“The Barber of Seville” is set for Nov. 15-17 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Starkey said the opera company has been planning the anniversary for three years.
“The Grand Concert will feature over 15 world-renowned opera stars that will come back and join (Indy Opera Principal Conductor) Alfred Savia and (former Indy Opera Artistic Director) James Caraher and the Indianapolis Opera Chorus,” Starkey said. “This celebration will be the most elaborate operatic event in the city’s history and every artist is a current or former (Indianapolis Opera) performer of the past 50 years.”
For more, visit indyopera.org.
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ set
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel Middle School eighth-grader Addisen Belli landed the role she wanted.
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Belli plays Belle in the school’s production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Nov. 15-16 at the school’s auditorium.
“It’s cool because I get to be a Disney Princess, so it’s a fun role to play,” Belli said.
Belli said she likes portraying Belle’s strength as a female character. Her favorite song is the opening song, which is named after her character.
“I just have to make my voice higher because I have kind of a lower voice,” Belli said. “I’ve been excited to do all the musicals, but I wanted to do a lead since it was my last year.”
Eighth-grader Finn Gough portrays the Beast.
“I like that he is an original character that everyone knows,” Gough said.
Gough said he has a partial costume, but audiences will use their imagination
as well.”
Jacob Smith, an eighth-grader, plays Maurice, Belle’s father.
“I get to act like a dad, and I get to act old,” Smith said. “I just think it’s fun to get to be in the show, in general.”
Eighth-grader Claire Klinginsmith is the musical’s narrator.
“I like being able to tell the whole story,” she said. “I add multiple details to keep the musical going.”
Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 16. For tickets, visit carmelms.booktix.com.
Student eager for ‘Anastasia’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Clay Middle School eighth-grader Zaylee Jaliwala has a plum role in a show she loves.
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Jaliwala has the title role in the youth edition of “Anastasia The Musical,” set for Nov. 14-16 at Clay
“I really liked the (animated) movie growing up and I recently discovered this was a Broadway show, and I’ve been obsessed with it since I found out,” Jaliwala said. “I really enjoy playing this role.”
Noah Achterberg has the male lead of Dimitri, who discovers Anastasia and wants to present her as the granddaughter of Dowager Empress Maria, the mother of Czar Nicholas II.
“I really like the role because I feel I can express emotions with the role,” he said. “I can show how good of an actor I can be with the songs and the romance.”
Nate Minter portrays Vlad. “It’s a very confident role,” Minter said.
Caroline Maurer plays the role of the grandmother. She sings the best-known
song, “Once Upon a December.”
“I like that it’s in my vocal range more and I just do less dancing in the musical because I’m not great at dancing,” Maurer said.
Laney Adler plays the role of the grandmother’s maid, Lily.
“It’s an interesting role for me to play because she is a little comedic, serious and a little flirty, so it’s a challenge,” Adler said.
The primary cast will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16. The understudy cast’s performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16. For more, visit tinyurl.com/primaryshows and tinyurl.com/understudyshows.
From left, Jacob Smith, Finn Gough, Addisen Belli and Claire Klinginsmith will appear in “Beauty in the Beast Jr.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
Clay Middle School eighth-graders Avery Quandt, Laney Adler, Caroline Maurer, Zaylee Jaliwala, Nate Minter and Noah Achterberg. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
Blueprint for Improvement: Elegant bathroom upgrade in Indianapolis
Commentary by Larry Greene
When our Clearwater clients were ready to give their guest bathroom a makeover, our team was ready to add fresh style and functionality — transforming the footprint to maximize space, improve flow and add a touch of luxury.
THE BLUEPRINT
• Reworking the floorplan created space for an expanded shower, complete with a sleek bench seat for added comfort and function.
• The custom vanity, finished in a rosemary green, introduces a sophisticated pop of color that pairs perfectly with the room’s gold-toned hardware and fixtures.
• Carrara marble tile conveys timeless elegance while its hexagonal shape establishes a modern, stylish twist.
• A tortoiseshell-patterned mirror and natural wood shelf add texture and organic appeal.
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.
Before After
Disability-focused career awareness promoted at luncheon
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Economic Development Corp. — better known as Invest Hamilton County — expanded its disability-focused career awareness and training programs in 2024.
EMPLOYMENT
The initiative — InvestAbility — was launched in 2022 in partnership with local advisory councils and service providers. Partnerships with local Chamber of Commerce chapters, county leadership, Hamilton County Tourism and the Hamilton County Leadership Academy have allowed Invest Hamilton County to facilitate oneto-one career discovery meetings for those with disabilities seeking to learn more about careers.
Invest Hamilton County CEO Mike Thibideau presented at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Oct. 17 during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. He said the program will soon expand into Hamilton County schools.
candidates for open roles within their organizations, which can then be advertised to a broader audience. He also said Invest Hamilton County helps organizations identify internships and work-based learning opportunities that might be available for people with disabilities.
“One of the most complicated dynamics for this population is really from day of birth to the day of diagnosis, what they’ve been told every day or what their parents have been told every day is what they can’t do,” Thibideau said. “Too often for our young people and adults with disabilities, it’s more focused on metering their expectations and desires and less on giving them aspirations and goals that align with their capabilities.”
Thibideau said Invest Hamilton County engages with employees on awareness of employment opportunities for people with disabilities, such as identifying proactive ways to be inclusive before searching for
One of the goals of the InvestAbility initiative is to fund community-based, paid adult training opportunities throughout Hamilton County managed by JANUS Developmental Services. Invest Hamilton County hopes to have 130-150 participants per year in training programs once fully operational.
“One of our three primary mandates that we look at is full employment for Hamilton County. What that means is, we have high labor force participation and that every adult within our community, and in some cases young adults in our schools, who want to work has an opportunity put in front of them to gain full employment,” Thibideau said.
For more, visit investhamiltoncounty. com under the initiatives tab.
DISPATCHES
Shop rebrands — Carmel-based Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages has rebranded as Orangily. To celebrate the rebrand, Orangily will host an event from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at its Village of WestClay store at 12830 Broad St. in Carmel featuring tastings and light bites.
McDonald’s donates to schools — McDoanld’s restaurants across the state raised more than $80,000 to benefit Hoosier high
school athletic programs i during the inaugural High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day. McDonald’s owners/operators contributed 10 percent of all sales made through the McDonald’s app Oct. 2 to designated high schools, benefiting 177 athletic programs statewide. Schools received a minimum donation of $250. Recipients include Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence Central and Zionsville Community high schools.
Invest Hamilton County CEO Mike Thibideau speaks Oct. 17 at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. (Photo courtesy of Invest Hamilton County)
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, will open its expanded Carmel branch Nov. 12 when it relocates to 650 E. Carmel Dr.
FINANCE
“Our move to the new Carmel location presents a wonderful growth opportunity for Centier in the community, offering the ability to expand space for our clients, regional executives and the new associates needed to support our ongoing expansion in Central Indiana,” said Troy Kafka, Centier Bank’s greater Indianapolis market president. “Its proximity to our current Carmel location will allow for a seamless transition and uninterrupted service for our valued clients.”
The new 8,894-square-foot branch will feature spacious teller stations, expanded office space, a coin machine, drive-up lanes and parking. The branch also will display
A rendering of the Centier Bank branch set to open Nov. 12 at 650 E. Carmel Dr. (Rendering courtesy of Molly Clayton)
new Centier Bank signage on top of the building.
“Since Centier Bank‘s arrival in Carmel in 2011, our bank, and specifically this market, has experienced tremendous growth,” Kafka said.
Kafka said Centier plans to add retail branches in areas contiguous to Hamilton County in the coming months. Learn more at Centier.com.
Centier Bank relocation to add more space to Carmel branch Drybar to open Nov. 15
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com
The first Drybar salon in Carmel is set to open Nov. 15 at 14400 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 150. It will be open seven days a week, and appointments are being accepted.
COMING SOON
The 1,560-square-foot salon will include 10 styling chairs and two mobile stations.
“We specialize in blowouts,” said Sasha Higgins, owner and entrepreneur. “It really is as simple as our tag line, ‘No cuts, no color, just blowouts.’ What we do for women is we give them confidence and convenience to look good and to feel good every day.”
In addition to the Carmel salon, Higgins owns the other two Drybar salons in Indiana, both in Indianapolis. The first opened in 2018 at the Shops at River Crossing, followed by the Bottleworks District salon, which opened in 2021.
“I started Drybar back in 2018 with the vision that we would grow here in Indianapolis,” she said. “I think it really is because of the city and all the supporters and fans of Drybar that are in the Indianap-
olis area, just growing to love our brand and us staying focused on the experience.”
Higgins plans to continue expanding in central Indiana.
“I’m not totally sure where yet, but we’re definitely doing four and then we’ll see where we go from there,” Higgins said. “If I can keep expanding, that’s what I want to do. I think we’ve had success and I just love being able to grow the team.”
Bookings for Drybar Carmel can be made online at drybarshops.com.
The hair washing station at Drybar in Carmel. The salon specializes in blowouts and styling products. (Photo courtesy of Sasha Higgins)
How to slow myopia
Commentary by Dr. Hannah Wilson
FRAME OF THE MONTH:
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a progressive condition that results in poor distance vision, and it is on the rise.
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a child’s myopia from worsening. Soft multifocal contact lenses have also been shown to slow myopic progression. In 2020, the first FDA approved daily soft contact lens for myopia control, called MiSight, was released. In addition, Atropine is an eye drop that is traditionally used to dilate the pupils. Research demonstrates that at low doses, Atropine is effective at controlling myopia. Atropine, however, must be supplemented with glasses or contact lenses.
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The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, more than half of the global population will be myopic. Why? Myopia is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Research suggests that decreased outdoor time and increased screen use are contributing influences. People with high myopia are more at risk for retinal detachment, glaucoma, myopic macular degeneration and cataracts, all of which can be sight-threatening.
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The great news is that treatment options exist to slow the progression of myopia in children as they grow. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, is a nonsurgical procedure where custom contact lenses are worn overnight that gently reshape the front clear surface of the eye, called the cornea. When fit properly, Ortho-K can eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses during the day all while preventing
Choosing the right treatment option depends on an individual’s age, refractive error, lifestyle and maturity. If you have a nearsighted child whose prescription is worsening year after year, ask your optometrist about myopia control. Myopia cannot be reversed, but innovative technologies can prevent it from progressing at alarming rates.
Dr. Hannah Wilson is an optometrist at RevolutionEYES and Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care in Carmel. She is happy to answer any questions regarding family vision needs and can be reached at DrWilson@Revolution-EYES.com.
The center of the roundabout containing the “Morning Sun” sculpture by artist Brad Howe is dedicated to men’s health this month, also known as Movember. Through the “Everyone Deserves Their Morning Sun” campaign, presented by the Carmel Fire Department and City of Carmel, for every $5 donated to the cause a flag will be placed in the roundabout at Range Line Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard and Lowe’s Way. The campaign kicked off with a Nov. 4 ceremony featuring several speakers. Learn more and donate at tinyurl.com/5h9c3nm5.
Flags representing $5 donations begin to fill the roundabout Nov. 4. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
Carmel Fire Department Chief Joel Thacker makes remarks during the Nov. 4 ceremony.
Using porch as a verb
Commentary by Jeff Worrell
An adored and highly popular annual event that comes together on a Sunday afternoon each September is Porchfest. Local bands perform on the front porches of homes in the neighborhood just north of the Carmel Arts & Design District. I was a founding member of the committee that convinced local homeowners to share their front door spaces to help foster a greater sense of community.
CIVILITY
By transforming porches into gathering spaces, Carmel is fostering dialogue and strengthening community ties, proving that simple interactions can unite us all in the spirit of civility.
– JEFF WORRELL
So, it seems natural to encourage more “porching” in Carmel throughout the rest of the year.
Local author of “The Soul of Civility,” Alexandra Hudson, recently shared a story about her friend Joanna Taft, executive director of the Harrison Center for the Arts in Indianapolis. Taft introduced her to the idea of “porching” when she invited her to join in this community revival. For Taft, porching is about creating a welcoming environment where people from diverse backgrounds can meet, share experiences, and form friendships.
Historically, front porches served as social hubs where families gathered to engage with neighbors and passersby.
Locally, this tradition is being revived, as our planning and zoning professionals encourage usable front porches as a reminder of the importance of openness and connection. By transforming porches into gathering spaces, Carmel is fostering dialogue and strengthening community ties, proving that simple interactions can unite us all in the spirit of civility.
Jeff Worrell is a Carmel City Council member and a civility proponent. To contact him, you may email jeff4civility@gmail.com.
READER’S VIEW
How I didn’t vote
Editor,
Before I voted early, I read candidates’ websites and joined public forums to hear directly from candidates. I read mailers that I received from candidates. I donated to candidates and volunteered to support candidates I believe will work to move us forward as a state and nation. I followed several reputable news sources to gain information. I was ready to vote.
I didn’t vote for anyone who spews hate speech and fear mongering directed against any group.
I didn’t vote for anyone who doesn’t support a strong public education system.
I didn’t vote for anyone who doesn’t support early childhood education and child care options.
I didn’t vote for anyone who wants to water down our American history.
I didn’t vote for anyone who wants to control reading selections for everyone’s children.
I didn’t vote for anyone who called veterans “suckers and losers.”
I didn’t vote for anyone who threatens to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid and/or Social Security.
I didn’t vote for anyone who uses their Christian faith in their platform, as I believe in separation of church and state.
I didn’t vote for any candidates who have been convicted of felonies.
I didn’t vote for anyone who doesn’t support women’s rights.
I didn’t vote for anyone who has been found guilty of sexual assault.
I didn’t vote for anyone who finds value in the 925-page Project 2025 Plan.
I didn’t vote for anyone who doesn’t support the rule of law.
I didn’t vote for candidates who say the election is rigged unless they win and that they never produced evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
And, I didn’t vote for anyone on the ballot who agrees with candidates who support these positions.
Shelley Carey, Carmel
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Inconvenience of oversimplification
Commentary by Terry Anker
These handy little devices in our pockets, or pocketbooks, have proven to be game changers. Where we once ran to the phone to see who might be calling, we now ignore with aggrieved nonchalance wondering why the caller didn’t text us instead of causing us to endure their annoyance. Where we used to escape the vagrancies of office chatter, and we now have a complete inbox with us everywhere from our daughter’s bat mitzvah to our root canal. And where we formerly opened our garage door by getting out of the car and walking over to it or, for lucky ones, by pushing a remote-control clicker clumsily attached to the visor in the Buick, we’ve downloaded an app.
haps we could open the garage for a worker while we sit remotely somewhere else. Good, the technology spawned by the capitalist system keeps us marching along.
There was hassle in replacing the occasional remote-control battery or in meeting the appliance repair person. Still, the modern age is yet to deliver us from toil. To make the garage door application work, it and its components must be independently updated, the internet and its incumbent technologies (router, providers, modem, etc.) must be functioning, and our phones must be current and connected. Otherwise, we sit in the rain waiting. In our endless pursuit of convenience, just how much inconvenience are we willing to endure? In what ways do we complicate our lives in the name of simplification?
One purchases and has installed a device that controls the garage door opener of our homes through an application we load on our smartphone, as if it is an awkward little clicker. It is handy if one has multiple doors and wishes to initiate them distantly. Per-
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Someone make up my mind
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
I let my wife, Mary Ellen, make half the decisions in our home. We both agree that this fosters a better relationship and makes for a happier marriage. She told me to say that.
HUMOR
“Dick, I decided to change our next vacation,” she said. “Instead of the Bahamas, we are now going to cruise Antarctica.”
“Gee, don’t you think I should have been consulted on that decision?”
“Everything evens out,” she said. “When you change the oil, you decide on the brand. So, when I change our vacation plans, we are even. For example, I know you have expressed feelings on the milk I bring home from the supermarket.”
“Yes, I prefer 2 percent to 1 percent.”
“See? Now you made another big decision today. A good marriage is based on both of us making an equal number of choices. I have to rush off now and pick up the new car I decided we’re getting for you. To be fair, tonight you can pick out which rerun of ‘Law and Order’ we will watch.”
Quite frankly, I don’t really like making decisions. I hate the pressure. Last Sunday, for example, I was in the kitchen deciding on breakfast. Should I pop an English muffin in the toaster to see if green mold is flammable, or run out to the store to get some fresh bagels?
Bagels, it is.
Which car to take? If I take my car, I have to get gas, but if I take my wife’s car, she’ll ask me to stop at the car wash. And there, they always ask me what kind of freshener I want. Another decision.
I headed for the bagel shop in my wife’s Prius. Nuts. She is also low on gas. Will it be Shell or Marathon? Marathon is usually
cheaper, but at Shell I have had more luck with the lottery tickets.
I had a headache. I needed a pharmacy. CVS or Walgreens? This was easy. They are both adept at over-the-counter meds.
I went to CVS and requested something for my throbbing head.
“Bayer, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or Aleve?” the druggist asked.
I headed home. It was time to see what my new car looked like.
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2024-00180 SE
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 25 th day of November 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Flr., 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to seek an appeal of the denial of the Short Term Residential Rental Special Exception application (PZ-202400142 SE) issued by the BZA Hearing Officer at the Sept. 23 meeting. UDO Section 2.07: Permitted Uses, Residential Special Exception.
On the property being known as 10791 Belair Drive.
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00180 SE
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .16 Section 1, Township 17, Range 3 LEXINGTON FARMS
Section 10 Lot 231. Tax Parcel No. 17-13-01-0320-014.000
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, owner PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00212 V & PZ-2024-00213 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 25th day of November 2024 at 5.15 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:
Docket No. PZ-2024-00212 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(3) – Maximum 24’x30’ detached garage allowed; 52’ x 30’ requested. And the combined square footage of the ground floor area of garages and/ or accessory buildings shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the principal building, 97% requested.
Docket No. PZ-2024-00213 V UDO Section 2.04 – Maximum 18-ft accessory building height allowed; 27-ft requested.
With the property being known as: 1631 W. Main Street, Carmel IN 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00212 V & PZ-2024-00213 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 2.70 Section 27, Township 18, Range 3.
The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Andrew and Laurel Schneider - PETITIONERS
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ADVERTISEMENT / NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Well 29
Sealed Bids for the City of Carmel, Indiana’s “Well 29” project, will be received by the City of Carmel, Indiana, (“Owner”) at the following address: 1000 S. Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032
Bids will be received until 4:00 pm EST December 3rd, 2024 at the office of the Clerk, 1000 S Rangeline Road, Carmel, Indiana (2nd Floor) on Wednesday December 4, 2024, at 9:45 AM, local time bids will be received by the Receptionist at City Hall , One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (Front Desk) until 9:45 am EST. Between the hours of 9:45 am and 10:00 am EST on Wednesday December 4, 2024 bids will need to be delivered to the Council Chambers.
Any Bid received after this time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. The Bids will be publicly opened and read during the Board of Public Works meeting which will start at 10:00 AM December 4, 2024. Bid envelopes should be clearly marked “Bid Enclosed – Well 29 on the outside of the envelope and as otherwise specified in the “Instructions to Bidders”. Please order the Bid such that the “Bid Summary” is the first page when opened.
In general, the work consists of constructing a groundwater well, pump platform, valve vault, associated piping, and associated electrical equipment.
Copies of the Bidding Documents may be examined without charge at the office of the Utility Director (address below) or by contacting the Engineer. Bidders are encouraged to retrieve Bidding Documents online from the Eastern Engineering Plan Room <https://distribution.easternengineering.com/View/ MultiPlanroomJobList.aspx> so that Bidders may promptly receive applicable addenda and notifications.
Any questions prior to the bid should be directed to the Engineer: Carmel Utilities 30 West Main St., Suite 220 Carmel, Indiana 46032
Philip Teague, PE pteague@jheng.com (preferred) 419-277-6039
Bids must be submitted on the forms found in the Bid package and must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by:
(1) Revised Form No. 96 as prescribed by the Indiana Board of Account and as required in the Instruction to Bidders, including a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing theWork and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work.
(2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount,including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within fifteen (15) calendar days from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Bidding Documents. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to the Owner.
Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled deadline for receipt of Bids, but no bidder shall withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual opening of the Bids.
All Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond.
The Contractor must conform to the antidiscrimination provisions of Ind. Code §5-16-6 et seq.
A Performance Bond with good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Engineer, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement.
The Contractor shall execute a Payment Bond to the Owner, approved by Owner and Engineer and for the benefit of the Owner, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, their subcontractor, and their successors and assigns for the payment of all indebtedness to a person for labor and services performed, material furnished, or services rendered. The Payment Bond must state that it is for the benefit of the subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, and those performing services. The surety of the Payment Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor.
All out-of-state corporations must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
John Duffy
Utilities Director
November 12, 2024
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL BONDS
$12,740,000 (Preliminary, Subject to Change)
CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEASE RENTAL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2024A AND
$89,615,000 (Preliminary, Subject to Change)
CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEASE RENTAL BONDS, SERIES 2024B
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that upon not less than twenty-four (24) hours notice, and in any event not later than ninety (90) days after the first publication date of this notice, given by telephone, facsimile, electronically or otherwise on behalf of the City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), a separate body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”), separate electronic and sealed bids will be received on behalf of the Authority in care of the Authority’s municipal advisor (the “Municipal Advisor”), Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC (the “Municipal Advisor”), 112 IronWorks Avenue, Suite C, Mishawaka, Indiana, 46544, (317) 465-1500 (telephone), bids@bakertilly. com (e-mail), in the manner as set forth herein, and each bid will be considered for the purchase of each of the ad valorem property tax lease rental bonds of the Authority designated as (i) the “City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority Ad Valorem Property Tax Lease Rental Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A” (the “2024A Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of Twelve Million Seven Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($12,740,000) (preliminary, subject to change), bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding five percent (5.00%) per annum, to be issued by the Authority pursuant to a Trust Indenture, to be dated as of the first day of the month that the Bonds are sold or issued (the “Indenture”), by and between the Authority and a corporate trustee bank to be selected by the Authority to serve as trustee, registrar and paying agent thereunder (the “Trustee”) and (ii) the “City of Carmel Redevelopment Authority Ad Valorem Property Tax Lease Rental Bonds, Series 2024B” (the “2024B Bonds” and collectively with the 2024A Bonds, the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of Eighty-Nine Million Six Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($89,615,000) (preliminary, subject to change), bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding five percent (5.00%) per annum, to be issued by the Authority pursuant to the Indenture. A separate bid must be submitted for a particular series of the Bonds. Bidders may bid on either or both series of the Bonds. However, each bid must be for all maturities for the particular series of Bonds Upon completion of the bidding procedures described herein, the results of the sealed, non-electronic bids received shall be compared to the electronic bids received by the Authority.
TYPES OF BIDS ALLOWED. Bidders may submit a bid for one or more series of the Bonds. Bids may be submitted via the PARITY® web site (“PARITY®”). Bidders may access the sale at the PARITY® website via the sale link at Internet Address www.newissuehome.i-deal.com until 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on the date identified in the notice given by, or on behalf of the Authority, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the sale of the particular series of Bonds. To bid via PARITY®, bidders must have both (1) completed the registration form on PARITY®, if not previously registered, and (2) requested and received admission to the Authority’s sale, as described in the Registration and Admission to Bid and details set forth below. As an alternative to PARITY®, bidders may submit a sealed bid for one or more series of the Bonds to the Municipal Advisor at the address described above until 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on the date identified in the notice given by, or on behalf of the Authority, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the sale of the particular series of the Bonds. It is currently anticipated that sealed bids on the Bonds will be requested to be submitted on November 21, 2024 (preliminary, subject to change).
POTENTIAL BIDDER QUESTIONS. If a potential bidder has questions related to the Authority, the financing or the submission of bids, questions should be submitted by electronic mail to the Municipal Advisor at the addresses set forth in this notice no later than 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on November 19, 2024. Any question submitted after such date and time or not submitted via electronic mail to the Municipal Advisor at the addresses set forth in this notice will not receive any response. To the best of the Authority’s ability, all questions submitted on or before such date and time and submitted via electronic mail to the Municipal Advisor at the addresses set forth in this notice will be addressed by the Authority and sent to all potential bidders, including all bidders requesting the twenty-four (24) hours’ notice of sale, no later than 5:00 p.m. (applicable Eastern Time) on November 19, 2024. Additionally, upon request, the written responses of the Authority will be sent via electronic mail to any other interested person or entity requesting such written responses. Potential bidders should review the information in this notice as well as the Preliminary Official Statement (as defined herein) for information regarding the Authority, the financing and the submission of bids prior to submitting any questions.
FORM, MATURITY AND PAYMENT OF BONDS. Interest on each series of the Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of twelve (12) thirty (30)-day months for a three hundred and sixty (360)-day year and shall be payable semiannually on January 15 and July 15 in each year, commencing July 15, 2025. Each series of the Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds in either certificated form or in book-entryonly form (as selected by the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”)) in either denominations of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof or minimum denominations of $100,000 each and any multiple of $1,000 above such minimum denomination, as selected by the Authority, not exceeding the aggregate principal amount of each such series of the Bonds maturing on the applicable principal payment date, and when issued, will be registered in the name of the successful bidder, or if the successful bidder determines to have such Bonds issued in book-entry-only form, then in the name of CEDE & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), New York, New York. If book-entry-only form is selected by the successful bidder, the purchasers of beneficial interests in the Bonds (the “Beneficial Owners”) will not receive physical delivery of bond certificates and ownership by the Beneficial Owners will be evidenced by book-entry only. As long as Cede & Co. is the registered owner of the Bonds as nominee of DTC, payments of principal and interest will be made directly to such registered owner, which will in turn, remit such payments to the DTC Participants for subsequent disbursement to the Beneficial Owners. Neither the Authority, the Redevelopment Commission, the City nor the Trustee, shall have any liability for the failure of DTC or any DTC Participant to remit the payment or provide any notice to any Beneficial Owner.
2024A BONDS
July 15, 2025
15, 2026
15, 2026
15, 2027
July 15, 2027
subject to change 2024B BONDS
15, 2028
January 15, 2029
July 15, 2029
January 15, 2030
July 15, 2030
January 15, 2031
July 15, 2031
January 15, 2032
15, 2037
July 15, 2037
January 15, 2038
July 15, 2038
15, 2039
July 15, 2039
15, 2040
July 15, 2032 2,330,000 July 15, 2040 3,460,000
January 15, 2033 2,390,000 January 15, 2041 3,545,000 July 15, 2033 2,445,000 July 15, 2041 3,635,000 January 15, 2034
15, 2034
15, 2035
15, 2035
15, 2042
15, 2042
15, 2043
July 15, 2043
January 15, 2036 2,770,000 January 15, 2044 4,110,000
*estimated, subject to change
The final aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and the principal maturity schedule for the Bonds will be provided to registered bidders at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled time of sale. The Authority reserves the right to adjust principal amounts within maturities to achieve desired annual debt service amounts based upon the rates bid by the successful bidder, the Authority’s or the Redevelopment Commission’s current debt service requirements and the Authority’s or the Redevelopment Commission’s anticipated debt service requirements during the term of the Bonds. In addition, the Authority also reserves the right to decrease the entire principal amount of the Bonds issued based on the actual interest rates bid by the successful bidder based on the annual lease payments to be paid by the Redevelopment Commission under the Leases (as defined in the Indenture). If the maximum principal amount of the Bonds issued decreases, the Authority reserves the right to adjust principal amounts within maturities based on the parameters set forth in this paragraph.
All payments of interest on the Bonds will be paid by check or draft mailed one business day prior to each interest payment date, to the registered owners of the Bonds as of the first (1st) day of the month in which such interest is payable at the address as it appears on the registration books kept by the Trustee as of the first (1st) day of the month which includes such interest payment date or at such other address as is provided to the Trustee in writing by such registered owner. Principal on the Bonds will be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as DTC or its nominee is the registered owner of the Bonds, principal of and interest on the Bonds will be paid directly by the Trustee to DTC as provided hereinabove.
The Bonds may be transferred or exchanged at the office of the Trustee, subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture.
REDEMPTION PROVISIONS. The 2024A Bonds are not subject to optional redemption prior to maturity. The 2024B Bonds maturing on or after January 15, 2033 are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the Authority, in whole or in part, on any date after July 15, 2032 at a redemption principal equal to the principal amount of the 2024B Bonds, together with accrued interest, and without any redemption premium. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Authority reserves the right to modify the optional redemption terms of each series of the Bonds prior to the sale of the Bonds, and in the twenty-four (24) hour sale notice, the Authority will either confirm that there are no modifications to the optional redemption terms or set forth any such modifications to the optional redemption terms of each series of the Bonds.
Upon the election of the successful bidder for a particular series of the Bonds, any of such series of the Bonds may be issued as term bonds subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption on January 15 and July 15 of the year set forth above at 100% of the face value in accordance with the schedule set forth above. If any maturity of a series of Bonds is subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, the Trustee shall credit against the mandatory sinking fund requirement for any term bonds and corresponding mandatory sinking fund redemption obligation, in the order determined by the Authority, any term bonds maturing on the same date which have previously been redeemed (otherwise than as a result of a previous mandatory redemption requirement) or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation or purchased for cancellation by the Trustee and not theretofore applied as a credit against any redemption obligation. Each term bond so delivered or canceled shall be credited by the Trustee at 100% of the principal amount thereof against the mandatory sinking fund obligation on such mandatory obligations and the principal amount of that term bond to be redeemed by operation of the mandatory sinking fund requirement shall be accordingly reduced; provided, however, the Trustee shall only credit such term bonds to the extent received on or before forty-five days preceding the applicable mandatory redemption date.
Notice of any redemption will be mailed by first class mail by the Trustee not less than 30 days prior to the date selected for redemption to the registered owners of all of the particular series of the Bonds to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration books of the Trustee; provided, however, that failure to give such notice by mailing or a defect in the notice or the mailing as to such particular series of the Bonds will not affect the validity of any proceedings for redemption as to any other of such particular series of the Bonds for which notice is adequately given. Notice having been mailed, the Bonds designated for redemption will, on the date specified in such notice, become due and payable at the then applicable redemption price. On presentation and surrender of such Bonds in accordance with such notice at the place at which the same are expressed in such notice to be redeemable, such Bonds will be redeemed by the Trustee and any paying agent for that purpose. From and after the date of redemption so designated, unless default is made in the redemption of the Bonds upon presentation, interest on the Bonds designated for redemption will cease.
With respect to any optional redemption of a particular series of the Bonds, unless moneys sufficient to
pay the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on the particular series of the Bonds to be redeemed has been received by the Trustee prior to the giving of such notice of redemption, such notice will state that said redemption is conditional upon the receipt of such moneys by the Trustee on or prior to the date fixed for redemption. If such moneys are not received by the redemption date, such notice will be of no force and effect, the Trustee will not redeem such series of the Bonds, the redemption price will not be due and payable and the Trustee will give notice, in the same manner in which the notice of redemption was given, that such moneys were not so received and that such particular series of the Bonds will not be redeemed and that the failure to redeem such Bonds will not constitute an event of default under the Indenture. Moneys need not be on deposit with the Trustee prior to the mailing of the notice of redemption of a particular series of the Bonds pursuant to the Indenture.
INTEREST RATES AND BANK QUALIFICATION. A separate bid must be submitted for a particular series of the Bonds. Bidders may bid on either or both series of the Bonds. However, each bid must be for all maturities for the particular series of Bonds, and each bid must state the rate or rates of interest therefor, not exceeding the maximum per annum interest rate hereinbefore specified. Such interest rate or rates must be in multiples of one-eighth (1/8), one-twentieth (1/20) or one hundredth (1/100) of one percent (1.00%). Bids specifying more than one interest rate must also specify the amount and maturities of the Bonds bearing each rate. All 2024A Bonds maturing on the same date shall bear the same rate of interest. All 2024B Bonds maturing on the same date shall bear the same rate of interest. Although not a term of sale, it is requested that each bid show the net dollar cost to final maturity and the net effective average interest rate on the entire issue to which such bid relates.
The Bonds have NOT been and will not be designated by the Authority as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” under Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect on the respective date of issuance of the Bonds.
BIDDING DETAILS. Any person interested in submitting a bid for one or more series of the Bonds must furnish written notice of such intent along with such person’s name, address and telephone number, on or before 11:00 a.m. (applicable Eastern Time), November 19, 2024, to the Municipal Advisor at the address and contact information set forth above. The person may also furnish a telex number or e-mail address. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person or entity registered in PARITY® will be automatically deemed to have complied with the foregoing requirements for so long as such person or entity is registered in PARITY® In addition to sending the notice on PARITY®, the Authority will cause each person so registered to be notified of the date and time bids will be received for the particular series of the Bonds, not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the date and time of sale. The notification shall be made by telephone at the number furnished by such person and also by telex and electronically if a telex number or e-mail address has been furnished. No conditional bids or bids for less than ninety percent (99.00%) of the par value of the applicable series of the Bonds will be considered. In addition, a bidder may not require the Authority to award more than one series of the Bonds to the bidder. The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid. If no acceptable bid is received on the date fixed for sale of the particular series of the Bonds, the sale may be continued from day to day thereafter without further advertisement for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, but if so continued, no bid will be accepted which offers an interest cost which is equal to or higher than the best bid received at the time fixed for the sale.
A bidder one or more series of the Bonds may purchase bond insurance to guarantee the repayment of the debt service of the applicable series of the Bonds from a bond insurance company; provided, however, the payment of any premium for any such bond insurance will be paid by the successful bidder from its discount bid, and will not be paid by the Authority.
Each of the bids for the particular series of the Bonds not submitted via PARITY® (i) must be on the form approved by the Authority, without additions, alterations or erasures, which form may be obtained from the Municipal Advisor at the address set forth herein, and (ii) delivered to the Municipal Advisor on behalf of the Authority at the address or contact information set forth above
INTERNET BIDS. If using PARITY®, bidders must first visit the PARITY® web site where, if they have never registered with PARITY®, they can register and then request admission to bid on the Bonds. Only NASD registered broker dealers and dealer banks with DTC clearing arrangements will be eligible to bid. Any questions pertaining to the PARITY® web site may be directed to PARITY® at (212) 849-5021.
RULES OF ELECTRONIC BIDDING. The “Rules” of PARITY® can be viewed on their respective websites and are incorporated herein by reference. Bidders must comply with the PARITY® in addition to requirements of this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds. To the extent there is a conflict between the Rules of PARITY® and this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds, this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds shall control.
CLOSED AUCTION. Bidders may change and submit bids as many times as they wish during the sale period, but they may not withdraw a submitted bid. The last bid submitted by a bidder prior to the deadline for the receipt of bids will be compared to all other final bids to determine the winning bid. During the sale, no bidder will see any other bidder’s bid, nor will they see the status of their bid relative to other bids (e.g. whether their bid is a leading bid).
AMENDMENTS. The Authority reserves the right to amend any information contained in this Official Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds. The Authority also reserves the right to postpone, from time to time, the date established for the receipt of bids on any series of the Bonds. Any such amendment or postponement will be announced on the Amendments Page accessible through the View Amendments button of PARITY®, or via TM3 and/or Bloomberg wire service, at any time prior to the date and time established for the auction. If any date fixed for the auction is postponed, any alternative sale date will be announced at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such alternative sale date.
BASIS FOR AWARD. The sale of each series of the Bonds will be awarded to the bidder for such series of Bonds making a bid that conforms to the specifications herein and which produces the lowest Net Interest Cost rate to the Authority for such series of Bonds. The Net Interest Cost rate is determined by computing the total interest on the applicable series of the Bonds to their maturities based upon the schedule provided for such series of the Bonds, minus any premium bid and plus any discount. In the event of a bidder ’s error in interest cost rate calculations, the interest rates and premium, if any, set forth or incorporated by reference in the Official Bid Form will be considered as the intended bid.
In the event that the Authority fails to receive bids on any series of the Bonds from at least three (3) Underwriters (as hereinafter defined), the Authority shall so advise successful bidder or bidders for the applicable series of the Bonds (each such successful bidder, a “Purchaser”). If the Purchaser is an Underwriter intending to resell all or any portion of the Bonds to the Public (as hereinafter defined), the Purchaser must, prior to acceptance of its bid by the Authority, either (i) agree in writing to neither offer nor sell any of the applicable series of the Bonds to any person at a price that is higher than the initial offering price for each maturity of Bonds during the Holding Period (as hereinafter defined) for any maturity of the applicable series of the Bonds or (ii) request in writing that the Authority treat the first price at which ten percent (10%) of a maturity of the applicable series of the Bonds (the 10% test) is sold to the public as the
issue price of that maturity, applied on a maturity-by-maturity basis. For purposes of this Notice of Intent to Sell Bonds, (a) the term “Public” shall mean any person (including an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, or corporation) other than an Underwriter or a related party to an Underwriter, (b) the term “related party” means any two or more persons who have greater than fifty percent (50%) common ownership, directly or indirectly, (c) the term “Underwriter” means (i) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract with the Authority (or with the lead underwriter to form an underwriting syndicate) to participate in the initial sale of the applicable series of the Bonds to the Public, and (ii) any person that agrees pursuant to a written contract directly or indirectly with a person described in clause (i) of this paragraph to participate in the initial sale of the applicable series of the Bonds to the Public (including a member of a selling group or a party to a retail distribution agreement participating in the initial sale of the Bonds to the Public), (d) the term “Underwriters” means more than one Underwriter, and (e) the term “Holding Period” means the period starting on the date the Authority awards the applicable series of the Bonds to the Purchaser (the “Sale Date”) and ending on the earlier of (i) the close of the fifth (5th) business day after the Sale Date, or (ii) the date on which the Underwriter has sold at least ten percent (10%) of each maturity of the applicable series of the Bonds to the Public at prices that are no higher than the initial offering price for such maturity of the Bonds. Any underwriter executing and delivering an Official Bid Form with respect to the applicable series of the Bonds agrees thereby that if its bid is accepted by the Authority (i) it shall accept such designation and (ii) it shall enter into a contractual relationship with all participating underwriters of the Bonds for purposes of assuring the receipt of each such participating underwriter of the Final Official Statement. The Purchaser shall be responsible for providing (i) in writing the initial reoffering prices and other terms, if any, to the Municipal Advisor as and at the time requested and (ii) a certification verifying information as to the bona fide initial offering prices of the applicable series of the Bonds to the Public and sales of the applicable series of the Bonds appropriate for determination of the issue price of, and the yield on, the applicable series of the Bonds under Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as and at the time requested by the Authority’s bond counsel.
GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT. The Purchaser for a particular series of the Bonds must provide to the Authority a wire transfer in Federal Reserve or other immediately available funds made payable to the Authority in the amount of one percent (1.00%) of the aggregate principal amount of the particular series of the Bonds to be sold to the respective Purchaser (the amount of such wire transfers being referred to hereinafter, collectively, as the “Deposits”) within twenty-four (24) hours after being notified of being the Purchaser for such series. If any of the Deposits are not received by the time set forth above, then the bid of the Purchaser for such series of the Bonds shall be rejected. Each of the Deposits will be applied to the purchase price of the respective series of the Bonds awarded to the respective Purchaser
In the event the bidder to whom a particular series of the Bonds are awarded shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of the bid and this notice, such Deposit shall become the property of the Authority and shall be taken and considered as liquidated damages of the Authority on account of such failure or refusal.
Each Purchaser will be required to make payment for the particular series of the Bonds in Federal Reserve or other immediately available funds and accept delivery of the Bonds within five (5) days after being notified that the Bonds are ready for delivery, at a bank designated by the Authority. Any premium bid must be paid in cash at the time of delivery as a part of the purchase price of the applicable series of the Bonds. Each series of the Bonds will be ready for delivery within sixty (60) days after the date on which the award is made, if not deliverable within that period, the Purchaser for such series of the Bonds will be entitled to rescind the sale and the applicable Deposit will be returned. Any notice of rescission must be in writing. At the request of the Authority, the Purchaser shall furnish to the Authority, simultaneously with or before delivery of the applicable series of the Bonds, a certificate in form satisfactory to the Authority regarding the price at which a substantial amount of each series of the Bonds of each maturity was reoffered to the public.
It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bonds nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the Purchaser to accept delivery of and pay for the particular serries of the Bonds in accordance with the terms of its bid. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be a part of any Bond or the contract evidenced thereby and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Authority or any of its officers or agents because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing or typing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the Authority; provided, however, it shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser for a particular series of the Bonds to timely obtain the numbers and to pay the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of the numbers. Any Purchaser will also be responsible for any other fees or expenses it incurs in connection with the resale of the particular series of the Bonds.
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE. The 2024A Bonds are being issued under the provisions of the Indiana Code to provide funding for the costs of all or any portion of the costs of effecting a current refunding of the Authority’s County Option Income Tax Lease Rental Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B, dated May 27, 2014 and the costs of selling and issuing the 2024A Bonds and the costs associated therewith, as more fully described in the Preliminary Official Statement.
The 2024B Bonds are being issued under the provisions of the Indiana Code to provide funding for the costs of all or any portion of the costs of the acquisition, design, construction, renovation, improvement and/or equipping of various local and arterial road and street system projects in the City and one or more other independent capital projects at facilities owned or operated by or on behalf of the City or a related party, paying capitalized interest on the 2024B Bonds (if necessary), and the costs of selling and issuing the 2024B Bonds and the costs associated therewith, as more fully described in the Preliminary Official Statement.
The principal of and interest on the Bonds are payable solely from the trust estate described under the Indenture and in the Preliminary Official Statement. The trust estate includes certain lease rental payments to be received by the Authority (the “Rental Payments”) pursuant to certain leases, each by and between the Authority, as lessor, and the Redevelopment Commission, as lessee (collectively, the “Leases”). The Redevelopment Commission’s obligation to pay Rental Payments under the Leases is payable solely from the revenues derived from the special benefits ad valorem property tax levied by the Redevelopment Commission pursuant to Indiana Code 36-7-14-27. The Bonds are not an obligation or indebtedness of the City or the Redevelopment Commission.
BOND DELIVERY. At the time of delivery of each series of the Bonds, an approving opinion of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, as bond counsel to the Authority (“Bond Counsel”), as to the validity of such series of the Bonds, together with a transcript of the respective series of Bond proceedings, the printed Bonds of such series and closing certificates in the customary form showing no litigation, will be furnished to the successful bidder at the expense of the Authority. In addition, unless Bond Counsel is able, on the date of delivery, to render an opinion to the effect that (1) under existing laws, regulations, judicial decisions and rulings, interest on the particular series of the Bonds is excludable from gross income under
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Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for federal income tax purposes, and (2) the interest on the particular series of the Bonds is exempt from income taxation in the state of Indiana for all purposes except the state financial institutions tax, the Purchaser for such series of the Bonds shall have the right to rescind the sale, and in such event the applicable Deposit will be returned.
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT. A copy of the Preliminary Official Statement prepared at the direction of the Authority in connection with the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”) may be obtained from www.newissuehome.i-deal.com or in limited quantities prior to submission of a bid by request from the Municipal Advisor at the address set forth above. Said Preliminary Official Statement will be in a form deemed final by the Authority, pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”), subject to completion as permitted by the Rule.
The Preliminary Official Statement when further supplemented by an addendum or addenda specifying the interest rates of the Bonds, and any other information referred to in paragraph (b)(1) of the Rule, shall constitute a “Final Official Statement” of the Authority with respect to the Bonds, as that term is defined in the Rule. By awarding a particular series of the Bonds to any Purchaser, the Authority agrees that, no more than seven (7) business days after the date of such award, it shall provide to the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which the such series of the Bonds are awarded up to ten (10) copies of the Official Statement at the Authority’s expense, any additional copies to be at the expense of the underwriting syndicate. The Authority designates the senior managing underwriter of the syndicate to which such series of the Bonds are awarded as its agent for purposes of distributing copies of the Final Official Statement to each participating underwriter. Any underwriter executing and delivering an Official Bid Form or a bid via PARITY® with respect to any series of the Bonds agrees thereby that if its bid is accepted by the Authority (i) it shall accept such designation, and (ii) it shall enter into a contractual relationship with all participating
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket Nos. PZ-2024-00200 V; PZ-2024-00210 V and PZ-2024-00211 V
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct a meeting on the 25th day of November, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. at the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Caucus Room, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Numbers PZ-2024-00200 V; PZ-2024-00210 V and PZ-202400211 V (collectively, the “Request”). The property that is the subject of the Request is located at 235 1st Avenue NW, Carmel, IN 46032, is identified as Lot 6 in Henry Roberts Addition and per the Hamilton County, Indiana Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 16-09-25-12-02-036.000 (collectively, the “Real Estate”). The Real Estate is located on the east side of 1st Avenue NW, between 2nd Street NW and 3rd Street NW and is zoned R4/Residential and is within the Old Town Overlay - Character Sub-Area.
The Applicant is seeking the below described development standards variances in order to construct a custom residential home on the Real Estate.
1. Docket No. PZ-2024-00200 V; UDO Section 3.64(C)(3)(c)(i) - Maximum 45% lot cover allowed; 49% requested.
2. Docket No. PZ-2024-00210 V; UDO Section 3.64(C)(1)(b) - Buildings shall generally be longer than they are wide, with the narrow dimension facing the street. Building widths shall not exceed 45-ft; 50.75-ft requested.
3. Docket No. PZ-2024-00211 V; UDO Section 3.64(C)(11)(c) - Buildings shall not exceed the height of the tallest dimension of the nearest 2 Character Buildings by more than 7 feet. 31’ up to roof peak allowed; 35’ 2½” height up to roof peak requested
The Petition may be examined at the Carmel City Hall or via the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposal, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
Bric Butler, City of Carmel BZA Meeting Coordinator Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 571-2417
Email: bbutler@carmel.in.gov
APPLICANT:
Jeff and Shari Worrell
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00215 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 25th day of November, 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 seek approval for six (6) signs when only four (4) are allowed, per UDO Section 5:39(I)(2)(b)(i) A building may have two signs per street frontage. 4 total signs allowed; 6 signs requested.
With the property being known as Carmel Medical Office Building at the Bridges; 11380 Illinois Street, Carmel, IN, 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00215 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel no. 17-13-02-00-00001.202
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.
Jimmy Clark & Daniel Schelling of Cornerstone Companies, Inc. on behalf of Bridges MOB JV, LLC
PETITIONERS
underwriters of the particular series of the Bonds for purposes of assuring the receipt of each such participating underwriter of the Final Official Statement. The Purchaser for a particular series of Bonds shall be responsible for providing (i) in writing the initial reoffering prices and other terms, if any, to the Municipal Advisor as and at the time requested and (ii) a certification verifying information as to the bona fide initial offering prices of such series of the Bonds to the public and sales of such series of the Bonds appropriate for determination of the issue price of, and the yield on, such series of the Bonds under Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as and at the time requested by the Authority’s Bond Counsel. Alternatively, if the Purchaser is holding the particular series of the Bonds for its own account and with no present intent to resell any of series of the Bonds or the interest therein, then the Purchaser will provide a certification to such effect in form and substance satisfactory to the Municipal Advisor and the Authority’s bond counsel.
In order to assist bidders in complying with paragraph (b)(5) of the Rule, the City will undertake, pursuant to the Continuing Disclosure Contract which shall be delivered to the Purchaser of the particular series of the Bonds at the closing on the Bonds, to provide annual reports, certain financial information, and notices of certain events as required by Section (b)(5) of the Rule. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.
If bids for any series of the Bonds are submitted by mail, they should be addressed to Authority in care of the Municipal Advisor at the address listed above.
The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason and for no reason at all and to waive any and all informalities, defects or requirements set forth in this notice or any bid submitted in response to this notice.
Dated this 1st day of November, 2024.
CITY OF CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2024-00207V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 25th day of November 2024 at 5:15 pm. 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: In order to extend the existing two car garage, 14 feet of length to allow proper vehicle storage to meet HOA requirements. Based on the UDO Section 5.02.B.3 the garage and accessory buildings cannot exceed 75% of the home’s first floor. The planned expansion requires a variance of 149 square feet or the allowance of 86% of the home’s first floor square footage. The residence is located on a 1-acre lot. The extension will be 63 feet inside the west property line and 83 feet from the front property line of the Carmel City right of way.
With the property being known as: 9820 Deerfield Circle, Carmel, In, 46032
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00207V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-13-09-04-04-002.00
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.
Henry and Victoria Berman
PETITIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Carmel (One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the Auman Newark Neighborhood Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements. The project is located along Pawnee Rd. and Auman Dr., in Clay Township, Hamilton County, IN. Run-off from the project site will discharge into Carmel Creek and Cool Creek. Questions or comments should be directed to Aaron Barding, Clark Dietz, Inc., 8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 475, Indianapolis, IN 46240, Phone (317)-808-3153, Email: aaron. barding@clarkdietz.com.
STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE HAMILTON CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) CAUSE NO. 29C012409-MI-010047 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) )
Rachel Parks Hogan ) Petitioner )
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Rachel Parks Hogan, whose mailing address is: 804 Walkabout Circle E. Apt. 2A, Carmel IN 46032, in the Hamilton County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Rachel Parks Hogan has filed a petition in the Hamilton Court requesting that her name be changed to Rachel Marie Parks.
Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on January 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Rachel Parks Hogan
Petititioner
September 10, 2024
Date
Kathy Kreag Williams
Clerk
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING DECISION TO ISSUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
The taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”) are hereby given notice that the Common Council of the City adopted an ordinance at its meeting held October 30, 2024 (the “Ordinance”), making a decision to issue general obligation bonds of the City, designated as the City of Carmel, Indiana, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 (the “Bonds”), in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9,000,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance the costs of the Refunding (as defined in the Ordinance).
The Bonds shall have a final maturity of no later than January 15, 2034, and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six percent (6.00 %) per annum. The Bonds will be payable from ad valorem property taxes on all taxable property within the City.
Dated this 5th day of November, 2024. CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
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