Nonprofit offers new affordable housing development in Fishers
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A Hamilton County nonprofit that focuses on housing needs for low- to moderate-income residents is making another small dent in the county’s big lack of affordable housing.
HOMES
HAND, Inc., which stands for Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, is almost ready to open Cumberland Cottages, its newest housing development at the corner of Cumberland Road and 141st Street in Fishers, with an open house set for Aug. 1.
The 2-acre development comprises 11 units. Six are designated for residents who qualify as low income — up to 60 percent of the average income for the area — and five will be offered at market rate.
According to information from HAND, a qualifying 60-percent income for a family of four would be about $58,000 a year. A three-bedroom unit at that income level would cost about $1,265 a month, compared to a market rate unit at about $1,900.
During a tour of the almost-completed development, HAND Executive Director Andrew Davis said that previously, HAND didn’t manage any properties in Fishers and had been looking for an opportunity in the community.
“In 2019, we had our first conversation about it and then applied for funding to acquire the land and build the units,” she said. “After (COVID-19) and some rezoning and some cost increases, we made it happen.”
The result is a development with eight duplexes and three cottages, a mix of twoand three-bedroom, two-story rentals. All are built with accessibility in mind — wider doorways, a ground-floor bedroom and roll-in showers for the ground floors — and three are officially ADA accessible. They all have attached one-car garages.
Davis said Cumberland Cottages is HAND’s first development for families. Its other properties were developed to serve seniors. She said housing has become one of the county’s biggest challenges.
“The cost of a single-family home in Hamilton County has increased 88 percent. It’s just not sustainable,” she said. “If your income is going up 1, 2, 3 percent a year and housing costs are going up double
Cumberland Cottages has eight duplexes and three cottages at the corner of Cumberland Road and 141st Street.
digits, sooner or later, you just aren’t going to be able to afford it.”
She pointed out that affordable housing benefits more than the people who live in low-income homes.
“There are all these businesses around here that make this a great place to live,” she said. “For a $15-an-hour job — if you live in Indianapolis, how many $15-an-hour jobs do you drive by on your way to come up and work at the McDonald’s up here? Sooner or later, you’re going to say, ‘Why don’t I just work in Indy at this McDonald’s?’ And now I can’t get my Diet Coke in the morning — believe me, that would be a disaster.”
The Cumberland Cottages development cost HAND about $4.6 million. Davis said it was funded through a combination of grants and loans. Rental income will go toward paying back the loans.
“HAND isn’t going to pull any income off the property,” she said. “Typically, we build our properties to be self-sufficient, so that they can continue to mow the grass and pay the bills and all that good stuff. We
Each Cumberland Cottages unit is built with accessibility in mind and three of the units are fully ADA accessible.
haven’t yet drawn any income off any of our properties.”
An open house for Cumberland Cottages is scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at the site, 13995 Cumberland Rd. There is extremely limited parking at the site. Davis recommended that neighbors interested in touring the development walk over, adding that a neighboring HOA has agreed to let people park at its clubhouse, 14099 Meadow Grass Way.
Davis, a Fishers resident, said the nonprofit is always looking for opportunities to expand housing options in the county. In addition to the Fishers project, HAND is completing a rehabilitation project for three homes in Noblesville and just received a grant to build three duplexes in that community. It also has properties in Carmel, Cicero and Sheridan in Hamilton County; and has reached beyond county lines with developments in Boone and Tipton counties.
For more about HAND and its programs, visit handincorporated.org.
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FISHERS AUGUST CALENDAR
HSE PLANS BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT
Hamilton Southeastern Schools will celebrate the new school year with the annual Before the Bell event, sponsored by Meijer. The free event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, l6 Municipal Drive, and is open to all HSE students and families. All 22 schools, along with several different departments, will have informational booths about the 2024-25 school year. Other sponsors include the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation and Fishers Parks and Recreation.
FISHERS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
National Night Out is scheduled for Aug. 6, and the Fishers Police Department invites the community to the station, 4 Municipal Dr., from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet officers and learn about their different roles. Free food will be provided.
FAC PLANS SECOND FRIDAY RECEPTIONS
The Fishers Arts Council is planning a double Second Friday event from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9, with receptions at the FAC Hub Gallery at Hamilton County Community Foundation, 11810 Technology Drive and the Art Gallery at City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. The Hub Gallery will feature D Del Reverda-Jennings’ FLAVA FRESH 21! juried exhibit, and the Art Gallery at City Hall will have work by members of Indy Latina Artists. Both exhibits will be on display through August. For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org.
AUGUST GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
The following Fishers government meetings are scheduled during the month of August:
• Plat Committee — 4 p.m. Aug. 7, Fishers Municipal Center theater, 1 Municipal Drive
• Planned Unit Development — 5 p.m. Aug. 7, Fishers Municipal Center theater
• Plan Commission — 6 p.m. Aug. 7, Fishers Municipal Center theater
• Town Hall Building Corporation — 4 p.m. Aug. 12, Fishers Municipal Center, Nickel Plate Conference Room
• Board of Public Works & Safety — 9 a.m. Aug. 13 and 27, Fishers Municipal Center theater
• Finance Committee — 5 p.m. Aug. 14, Fishers Municipal Center, Nickel Plate Conference Room
• City Council — 7 p.m. Aug. 19, Fishers Municipal Center theater
Fishers Century Club donates to Shop For Kids
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Fishers Century Club members selected Shop For Kids as the winning charity during the club’s July 16 quarterly meeting.
Shop For Kids is a Hamilton County-based nonprofit that, for the past 15 years, has helped local law enforcement officers take underprivileged children shopping for Christmas. The organization will receive about $3,000 from the Century Club, which is still collecting this quarter’s donations from members.
“I want to thank the guys who attended and support the Fishers Century Club. This group of guys use the simple power of numbers to give a charity, like Shop For Kids, unexpected funds,” Shop For Kids board chair Dustin Dixon said. “These funds will bless additional kids in our community when officers take them Christmas shopping later this year. I’d encourage guys looking to network and hear about local organizations to come to the next Fishers Century Club.”
Dixon said that through the Shop For Kids program, local officers are paired
Fishers Century Club members contribute $100 each quarter and then vote on a winning charity to receive the donated funds. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Century Club)
with children from around the community to provide items the kids need and an item they want. For more information about Shop For Kids, visit facebook.com/ ShopForKidsHC.
The Fishers Century Club’s next meeting is Sept. 17, when members will select the next quarterly winner. According to an announcement from the organization, the
September meeting will mark more than $40,000 in donations since the club was founded in mid-2021.
The club’s goal is to reach 100 members who each contribute $100 per quarter, which would mean a donation of $10,000 every three months to local charities.
For more information and a list of previ ous winners, visit fisherscenturyclub.com.
Seniors learn about elder fraud
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living recently hosted a seminar presented by the Indiana Attorney General’s office to teach seniors about fraud, identity theft and scams.
OUTREACH
Outreach representative Janice McHenry of the attorney general’s office said older people are most often the demographic targeted by scammers.
“Many times, persons over the age of 60 are victims of fraud,” McHenry said. “Someone may (obtain) control of that senior’s financial assets through deception and intimidation.”
McHenry spoke about different types of fraud, such as high-tech theft — often scams involving data breaches that can be used to trick someone into sharing personal information.
“If it looks like something that came from your bank or something you ordered, call the bank and say, ‘Hey, are you contacting me?’” she said. “Chances are, they didn’t.” Another fraud that commonly targets the
elderly is the grandparent scam. McHenry said that with that type of scam, a fraud caller poses as a grandchild who has been in an accident and asks for money.
McHenry said the attorney general’s office can receive consumer complaints through its website, in.gov/attorneygeneral, or in person at Government Center South, 302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor.
American Senior Communities Director of Public Relations Stacey Cain said seminars for older Hoosiers are crucial for spreading information about elder fraud.
For more information, visit asccare.com/ ElderFraud.
Outreach Representative Janice McHenry, left, representing the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, speaks to residents at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living. (Photo by Conrad Otto)
Republic recommended for citywide trash services
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Three waste removal contractors submitted bids to provide citywide trash and recycling for the City of Fishers and after a review of the proposals, city officials have recommended a 10-year contract with Republic Services.
WASTE REMOVAL
Chief of Staff Jordin Alexander gave a presentation during the July 23 Fishers Board of Works meeting and said Republic rose to the top, in part, because the company already provides services to 60 percent of the Fishers market. Priority Waste offered competitive rates in its proposal, she said, but the company currently has zero percent of the Fishers market.
The third company, Waste Management, proposed the highest rates across the board.
Alexander said the recommended contract with Republic would mean a monthly $16.39 cost for households in the first year, with costs increasing each year of the contract. She noted that nearly half of Fishers households now pay more than $30 a month for waste removal.
“One monthly rate of $16.39 is a lower monthly rate for nearly 85 percent of residents,” she said. “Furthermore, if you go all the way down to Year 10, that $26.89 amount — that is still substantially lower than about what 50 percent of residents
are currently paying.”
The monthly cost and yearly increases would be fixed in the contract. That means Republic wouldn’t be able to charge more, even if fuel costs rise substantially.
The monthly cost would include weekly trash pickup and biweekly recycling, an option for “snowbirds” to pause collection when they leave for the winter, extra leaf and yard waste pickup in April and November and bulk-item removal by appointment.
The City of Fishers would oversee billing for trash services, but the company would be responsible for all other customer services. Mayor Scott Fadness said the city likely still would get calls about service problems — which it does now — but a contract would provide leverage to make sure problems are addressed. He added that HOA residents should see a reduction in their monthly dues.
“A lot of our HOAs do bill for trash and so if we’re going directly to the homeowner for that, there’s a conversation between the residents and the HOA about what their HOA dues look like moving forward,” he said.
There was no vote following the July 23 presentation. A public hearing on the contract is planned for the next Board of Works meeting, set for 9 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Fishers Municipal Center theater, 1 Municipal Dr. A final recommendation will go to the Fishers City Council in the fall.
For more, visit FishersIN.gov/Trash.
The Fishers Board of Works heard a presentation July 23 recommending Republic Services as the new citywide trash removal company. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)
Fishers resident training for national CrossFit games
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Lexi Neely embraces the different challenges in CrossFit competitions.
COMPETITION
“I love pushing myself and getting better each day and seeing the progress over these last years on how much stronger and fitter I’ve gotten,” the Fishers resident said.
Neely will compete in the CrossFit Games Aug. 8-11 in Fort Worth, Texas. Neely, 21, will compete in the elite women’s division for the first time. She is coached by Carmel resident Chase Larrison, a Carmel police officer.
There are three stages to qualify. From the open tournament, the top 25 advance to the quarterfinals. Then the top 40 in each region move on to the semifinals. The open and quarterfinals are determined by a submitted video workout. From the region, the top 11 qualify for the CrossFit Games, based on a scoring system from the workouts. Neely finished 11th to get the final spot in the region May 31 to June 2 in Knoxville, Tenn. There were six workouts
over the three days.
Larrison said most of the stages of the CrossFit Games will take place at Dickies Arena.
“But they’ve announced we’ll be outside (at night Aug. 9) in the Texas heat at a high school,” Larrison said. “There’s also a swimming event. There could be anywhere between 12 and 15 events. It’s way more volume and way more competition, be-
cause it’s the top 40 women from all over the world.”
Neely, a 2021 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, competed in the CrossFit Games in 2018 as a teenager. She qualified in 2020, but it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“She is the first female from Indiana to qualify for the CrossFit Games in the open division, ages 18-35,” Larrison said. “There has only been one other (Indiana) male to do the same thing. We are considered the hardest region (North America East). Women who made it in the past from our region didn’t make it this year.”
Larrison said some of the workouts are strength-based and some are cardio-based.
“It’s a mixture of everything. It can be swimming, running, bicycling, anything under the sun is what CrossFit encompasses,” Larrison said.
Neely, who majors in health care and business at Butler University, said her strengths are gymnastics and weightlifting. She has competed in CrossFit for 10 years. She previously competed in gymnastics.
Larrison, a 2010 Carmel High School graduate, owns Black Dog Fitness in Indianapolis. His wife, Mackenzie, serves as a fitness instructor.
“We have classes every day, and it’s all instructor-led,” Larrison said.
Neely serves as an instructor as well.
“Chase does all my programming and coaching,” Neely said. “All my training is around classes we do.”
Larrison said he works with Neely to train almost every day.
“It’s been a big learning experience for both of us,” he said. “It’s been a lot of work in and out of the gym, building that chemistry. I think she has a bright future in the sport.”
Larrison has served as Neely’s personal coach since January 2023. Neely has worked at Black Dog Fitness since it opened.
“He’s very direct and straightforward in his coaching, which is what I needed,” Neely said. “He’s there to support me and help me grow, but also make me better. We just try to keep pushing to get better and moving forward. Even when things are tough, he’s pushing me to move forward.”
Lexi Neely and her coach, Chase Larrison, at the CrossFit Games semifinals in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo courtesy of Chase Larrison)
Hamilton County Leadership Academy new cohort announced
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Schools and Westfield Education Foundation
The Hamilton County Leadership Academy has selected 35 county residents for its 10-month community leadership program.
“There is such excitement each year as the buzz begins on who will be a part of the next cohort,” HCLA Executive Director Diana Coyle stated in a news release. “HCLA leadership is thrilled to welcome this phenomenal group into our legacy.”
Each year, HCLA selects participants through a competitive application process. Class members are chosen based on community engagement, desire to learn and grow, passion for making an impact in Hamilton County and unique perspectives and knowledge.
The selected cohort is:
• Gabe Amick, Hamilton County Sports Authority
• McKenzie Barbknecht, Duke Energy
• Kari Berger, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
• Renee Butts, Carmel Fire Department
• Jeremy Coons, Edward Jones
• Heather Fisher, ThriveVista
• Marc Griffith, The Veridus Group Inc.
• Scott Hazel, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Dedicated Shield
• James Hellmann, City of Noblesville
• Matt Husband, State Farm Insurance
• Joshua Icenogle, Gaylor Electric
• Rachel Kartz, Ivy Tech Community College — Hamilton County Campus
• Alicia Klingerman, Family Promise of Hamilton County
• Ashley Knott, Westfield Washington
• Steve Latour, The Farmers Bank
• Melissa Lawson, Citizens Energy Group
• Chandler Lawson Flynn, Church Church Hittle + Antrim
• Michele Leach, Moisture Management
• Thomas McClelland, CarDon and Associates
• Dustin Mikesell, Riverview Health
• Jessica Minor, accessABILITY
• Molly Mrozowski, Hamilton East Public Library
• Amanda Mumphrey, Bondry Consulting
• Beth Myers, Delaware Township
• Ashanti Ordone, Gifted and Talented Academy, Inc.
• Catherine Pallotta, American Structurepoint
• Bob Rice, Hamilton Southeastern Schools
• Todd Roberts, Beck’s Hybrids
• Michelle Schmidt, Noblesville Youth Assistance
• Justin Schuhmacher, Indiana Estate and Elder Law
• Hadleigh Smith, Invest Hamilton County
• Danielle Stiles-Polk, Hamilton County Community Foundation
• Pooja Thakkar, Bankable, Powered by Flagship
• Sloane Thompson, Recovery Cafe Hamilton County
• Jeff Worrell, City of Carmel HCLA will kick off its Class of 2025 cohort experience in mid-August with a twoday opening retreat. Learn more at www. hcla.net.
Fishers event makes a splash
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
Fishers residents celebrated summer with a splash July 20 during a pop-up water park at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park. Monsoon Madness, presented by Fishers Parks and Recreation, featured eight inflatable slides, four mechanical inflatables, a balloon artist, bubble artist, henna tattoo artist, food trucks and more.
RECREATION
The popular event had 2,100 attendees last year. This year, 2,800 people attended. Fishers Parks Experience Coordinator Leanne Beck helped plan the waterpark and said it’s rewarding to see the event come together.
“It’s funny, you put in about eight months of planning an event, then it’s finally here,” she said. “I always like walking around the event to just hear what attendees are saying, especially when it’s kids saying that they are having a blast.”
Not only did the kids have fun, but parents did, too. David Bucksten, a father of four, found out about Monsoon Madness
through a Facebook group. He said he was pleasantly surprised when he heard it was free
“We were surprised that it was such a big event,” he said. “We were surprised that it was free, easy to sign up for and how many attractions would be here.”
Bucksten said he appreciated the opportunity to attend a family-friendly event.
“I would recommend this event,” he said. “Just by how much fun our kids are having in the first hour (and) seeing how well organized it was.”
For more about Fishers Parks events, visit playfishers.com.
David and Sara Bucksten wait in line for a water slide with their daughter, Maisie, at the July 20 Monsoon Madness. (Photo by Conrad Otto)
SENIOR SPLASH
Residents at Lake Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care had their own waterpark July 20 with help from volunteers from Highmark Church. Residents sat in inflatable boats while volunteers pulled them along a Slip-N-Slide, with an arched rainbow sprinkler at one end to make sure everyone got extra wet. Life Enrichment Director Nadine Graham stated that the center plans to make this an annual event for residents.
David Simpson is one of the Lake Meadows Assisted Living residents who enjoyed a turn at the Slip-N-Slide.
Volunteers who helped with Lake Meadows Assisted Living’s event are, standing from left, Jamie Champion, Tammy Ott, Elyse Temple with baby Jensen, Nic Temple, Natalia Mendoza with baby Hayden and Chris Perez with baby Stella. Kneeling are Libby Temple, Alyssa Benson and Molly Perez. (Photos courtesy of Nadine Graham)
Hattie Lee heads into the sprinkler during Lake Meadows Assisted Living’s Slip-N-Slide event July 20.
MORE THAN A JOB
By Tirzah Rowland news@currentinfishers.com
Retiring Hamilton County Tourism CEO leaves legacy of leadership
Growing the tourism industry in Hamilton County has always been more than a job for Fishers resident Brenda Myers. It’s been a passion.
When she took the helm as CEO of Carmel-based Hamilton County Tourism 19 years ago, the county and its attractions were on the cusp of rapid growth. Her dedication to in-depth research and data analysis multiplied the tourism industry to receive more than 5 million annual visitors.
“Our community is truly a unique blend of five communities, each with different personalities, attractions, amenities, experiences, vibrant downtowns and outdoor recreational opportunities. That diversity makes it unique,” said Myers, who plans to retire within the next several weeks. “It’s just hard to even explain how fun it is to have the privilege of supporting and promoting this community. We’re so fortunate that we have this critical mass of leadership and amenities and ability to problem solve.”
Before joining HCT, Myers, 64, worked for Tour Indiana, the Indiana Division of Tourism, Conner Prairie and the Indiana Historical Society. She said she applied her experience in the tourism industry to move beyond simply counting “heads in beds” as the main tourism metric during her time at HCT.
As a Fishers resident, Myers also had a vested interest in managing tourism to keep Hamilton County an exceptional place to live.
“I wasn’t looking for a job and was very happy at the Indiana Historical Society, but I think it was the openness of the (HTC) board to rethink destination development that really made it attractive to come and take this position,” Myers said.
HCT was looking beyond marketing to become more of a catalyst for change within the community and a partner to local tourism drivers, she said.
While working at Conner Prairie from 1984 to 1997, Myers served on the formation team to adopt the tax that would fund Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. and had also served on the HCT board.
“I want to applaud (former State) Sen.
Luke Kenley because he was one of the many masterminds of the lodging tax, which is why a county can — without legislation — adopt a 5 percent lodging tax. And I want to applaud the hotels, because they allow themselves to be taxed,” Myers said. Myers calls it “give-back tourism” because the funds generated from the tax benefit the entire community and provide more reasons for people to visit and need hotel accommodation.
“I think it’s sort of like a rising tide lifts all boats. If we can support all these other things in the community, then ultimately you will end up selling more hotel rooms. And that’s exactly what’s happened,” Myers said.
When she started as HCT’s CEO, the county had 1,800 hotel rooms. Now, it has
Hamilton County Tourism
CEO Brenda Myers at Noblesville Creates in 2018 talks with Hamilton County residents
Bill and Margie O’Connor about the White River Vision Plan.
(Photo courtesy of Sarah
5,000. The HCT budget has grown from less than $1 million to $10 million annually. Her staff has grown from five to 19.
“With so much of consumer travel planning and booking occurring online, Brenda saw the value of collecting market data to better inform decision making,” said Karen Radcliff, HCT vice president and chief strategy officer. “She grew HCT’s business intelligence program in support of making Hamilton County a better place to live and visit.”
Myers credits Radcliffe with initiating a movement toward what HCT could provide to the community. Radcliffe was instrumental in attracting youth sports events to the county at a time when golf was the main tourism driver.
The entire HCT team worked to find new
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
The search committee for Hamilton County Tourism is working with a search firm to secure applicants and will be vetting candidates throughout the summer, according to Norman Burns, president and CEO of Conner Prairie, chairman of the HCT Board and head of the search committee for the new HCT President/CEO. He said the committee plans to have a new leader appointed in August with a start date of Sept. 1.
Following her late July or early August
retirement, Myers will serve on the board of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, perform in the Westfield ukulele circle, volunteer at Nickel Plate Express, garden and enjoy time with her husband, Jim Lindgren, and their two grown daughters.
“My husband has Parkinson’s, which is why I’m retiring now. I probably would have waited a few more years but we decided to travel while we can,” Myers said. “So that’s been our goal.”
tourism opportunities for the county.
“Brenda was an early adopter of tourism product development,” Radcliff said. “This led to supporting brick-and-mortar projects across the county. Two legacy projects she leaves are Nickel Plate Arts, now Noblesville Creates, and Nickel Plate Express. Both attractions are highly regarded for the work they do and the visitors they attract.”
Sarah Buckner, HCT assistant director of community engagement, has worked closely with Myers since becoming her executive assistant in 2016.
“Brenda has such a clear vision,” she said. “Not only is she smart with this great vision, but she also has an idea on how to execute anything that she comes up with. And she also surrounds herself with really smart people. So, she makes sure that things get done.”
Myers said she is optimistic about the future of tourism as a whole and of the organization’s contribution.
“We built a deep bench here, I’m very proud of that — that we have an extraordinary team that really is forward thinking,” she said.
Myers said Grand Park has been a “monumental lesson on visitor flow and visitor activity” and she has been thrilled to see the food and arts scene grow “exponentially” over the last decade.
“The Center for the Performing Arts is so accessible, and the Christkindlmarkt, that thing is magic. It does drive so much tourism, but most importantly, it creates a great place to live,” Myers said.
She is also proud of the White River Vision Plan and the work to help raise awareness of the river as an asset to the communities it runs through.
“When I interviewed to be CEO, I said if we could do things differently this would be a really fun place to work,” Myers said. “And they stuck by their word and let us do things differently. And I think it’s really worked. A lot of organizations and a lot of communities don’t have that kind of support.”
ON THE COVER: Hamilton County Tourism CEO Brenda Myers at the 2018 grand opening of Nickel Plate Express. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Buckner)
Buckner)
Antonia Bennett eager for jazzy Carmel Symphony Orchestra performance
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Antonia Bennett had the benefit of learning from the best.
Not only did the jazz vocalist perform with her legendary father, the late Tony Bennett, since she was young, but she also was exposed to many of his famous friends.
“Especially in Beverly Hills at that time, there were a lot of talented people that lived (nearby), like Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney,” she said. “Our neighbor was songwriter Sammy Cahn, who lived right across the street. Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire were within walking distance. When my parents would have parties, they would all be there and get us to sing around the piano. There was a lot of exposure to people who were at the top of their craft who loved what they did and got to do it. It just became a possibility for me.”
Bennett will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. She is the opening-night headliner for the Carmel Jazz Festival, set for Aug. 9-10. She will sing songs by George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. Saxophonist Bryan Thompson, who performs as B. Thompson, will have a one-hour set at 6:30 p.m.
The 50-year-old Bennett said she is excited to work with Carmel Symphony and Joel Smirnoff. Bennett said her relationship with Smirnoff goes back several years because he was good friends with her father.
“It’s nice to do something together,” she said. “To celebrate Ellington and Gershwin is very meaningful.”
Bennett said some of the arrangements are Smirnoff’s and some are her own. Smirnoff is working on an arrangement of Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”
In addition to performances, Bennett has plans to release a holiday album.
“We’re just finished that and are in the process of mixing it now,” she said.
A single will likely be released from it this fall, followed by a full release near the holidays.
“I’m excited about that because the holidays were always such a big deal in my family,” Bennett said. “I got to record a lot of the songs that I grew up singing. In a way, it’s a tribute to my father. He loved holidays so much and I think he made two or three holiday records over his career span.”
Bennett said she and her dad sang a duet on “I’ve Got My Love to Keep me Warm” on one of his holiday albums.
“Just to be able to redo some of those classic holiday songs helped me to honor him,” she said. “This is a way to keep him close to my heart.”
Tony Bennett died July 21, 2023, at age 96.
She has another album called “Expressions,” which she plans to release after the holiday album. One of her original songs, “Right On Time,” has already been released as a single. She said likely one more single will be released this year
“We’re going to maybe release one
more single this year and then at the beginning of the year, drop another single,” she said. “Then sometime in that year, we’ll release the rest of the record. That album is a really good reflection today of who I am as an artist because it’s half standards and half original songs. It’s a nice compilation and a very strong record of things that I love.”
Besides Gershwin and Ellington, Cole Porter is another of her favorites.
“I grew up with all those songs and watched a lot of musical theater and plays growing up,” she said. “My parents did a great job of exposing me to all the arts. I used to watch shows like ‘Oklahoma!’ and I would memorize all the songs in one weekend. I was doing that constantly because there are so many great musicals and songs. When you have such a rich library to pull from, there is always something new to do. You can do the same song over and over and it never gets old because the lyrics are so rich and meaningful, and the harmonies are so beautiful that you can tell the story slightly differently each time you do it.”
For more, visit carmelsymphony.org and carmeljazzfest.com.
‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” runs through Aug. 25 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE
Evil Woman: The American ELO will perform Aug. 2, and A1A: The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show will perform Aug. 3 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Both performances start at 8 p.m. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.
PHISH
Phish will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-4 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.
LIVE AT THE CENTER
The Live at the Center series will feature the Brandon Meeks Quintet at 7:30 p.m. July 30 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.
DISPATCHES
Home Free set for holiday concert — All-vocal country group Home Free will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts this holiday season on its “Any Kind of Christmas” tour. The a cappella quintet has amassed 750 million views and 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Tickets are on sale at thecenterpresents.org.
Broadway star to lead master classes — Best known for originating roles in “SIX” and “The Great Gatsby” on Broadway, Samantha Pauly will lead two in-person choreography master classes Aug 22 at Grace Church in Noblesville. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up. Pauly will teach choreography from “SIX” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and from “The Great Gatsby from. 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.
Antonia Bennett will perform Aug. 9 with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Antonia Bennett)
CLASSES FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE
MUSICAL THEATRE
CLASSES TAUGHT BY
Saxophonist excels on TV show
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Bryan Thompson received some rave reviews for his national TV debut.
The saxophonist, who performs as B. Thompson, made it to the next round of “America’s Got Talent” as all four judges gave approval in an episode that aired in early July.
MUSIC
eventually became the last one to give his approval.
Thompson, an Indianapolis native who now lives in Los An geles, will perform a one-hour set before Antonia Bennett’s show with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Bennett is the opening-night headliner at the Aug. 9-10 Carmel Jazz Festival.
For his “America’s Got Talent” audition, Thompson played a sax solo of “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” on the episode that aired July 9. Judge Sofia Vergara called his performance “sexy.” Vergara and judge Howie Mandel were the most enthusiastic about his audition. Simon Cowell
“He’s a tough cookie,’ Thompson said. “It’s hard persuading people the world deserves to see you in a few minutes. I’m grateful for the chance to do more. To give a captivating performance without giving your all is difficult to achieve. You want to have more for future rounds.”
Thompson has been performing as part of Babyface’s band. Kenneth Brian Edmonds, who goes by Babyface, also is an Indianapolis native.
Thompson has performed at the Palladium but has never played his own show with his own band.
“This will be the first time I can create something to entertain at the Palladium,” Thompson said. “It’s sort of my favorite venue in the Indianapolis area. I’ve seen a lot of favorite artists there (such as) Brian Culbertson, Kenny G, Boney James and Dave Koz.”
For more, visit bthompsononline.com and carmelsymphony.org.
‘Golden Girls’ parody set
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
It’s easy for Robert Jones to pinpoint the best part of being in the cast of “The Indy Golden Girls.”
COMEDY
“My favorite part is just like the four women in ‘The Golden Girls,’ the four of us have built a very beautiful friendship and really enjoy doing this together,” Jones said. “‘The Golden Girls’ has a big following of people, obviously, (who) watch the reruns on Hulu and stuff like that. It’s really cool for them to see our interpretation of these four iconic women.”
“The Indy Golden Girls: A Drag Parody” will perform two original episodes Aug. 8-10 at Basile Westfield Playhouse.
“All of the episodes have been inspired by a real episode from ’The Golden Girls,’” Jones said.
Jones is the youngest of the four actors at age 35. He plays the part of Blanche. The other cast members are Jim LaMonte as Sophia, Thom Turner as Rose and Jeremy Tuterow as Dorothy.
The roles were played by the late ac-
tresses Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty.
Jones said he and his castmates started performing as the “The Indy Golden Girls” about three years ago.
The Aug. 8-9 performances begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be two shows Aug. 10 at 6 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $20, and $35 tickets include VIP seating and a meet-andgreet with photo.
For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org/ special-events.
From left, James LaMonte, Robert Jones, Thom Turner and Jeremy Tuterow appear as “The Indy Golden Girls.” (Photo courtesy of James LaMonte)
Clarinetist returns to Jazz Fest
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Dave Bennett started playing the clarinet at age 10.
CONCERT
“This is the honest-togod truth, when I started playing, I knew this is what I was meant to do in life,” he said. “I didn’t know beyond that, but something clicked perfectly. I started playing professionally when I was 13 and started touring when I was 14. It’s been an amazing life. Thus far, all my dreams have come true.”
The Dave Bennett Quartet will perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 9 at Carter Green stage on the Center for the Performing Arts grounds in Carmel. The free concert is part of the Aug. 9-10 Carmel Jazz Festival.
Bennett, 40, performed at the inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest last year.
“We had a wonderful time and the ovation was fantastic,” said Bennett, who is from Waterford, Mich. “They treated us really well. It’s a great honor to be coming back. We perform in Indiana quite a bit, so it’s like coming home. (Carmel is) a beautiful town.”
Dave Bennett will play at Carter Green at 9 p.m. Aug. 9 as part of the Carmel Jazz Festival.
(Photo courtesy of Dave Bennett)
Most of Bennett’s songs are instrumental, but he said a few have vocals.
“We have a couple originals of ours that have gained popularity now,” Bennett said.
“As far as classic things, we have some (pieces) by Benny Goodman we’ve throw in. A lot of times we’ll close with a Jerry Lee Lewis song because it really brings the house down and it’s a lot of fun to do that.”
Bennett said it’s been one of his busiest years. He usually performs three or four times a week. He has performed at the Elkhart Jazz Festival for 22 years, which was held in June this year.
For more, visit davebennett.com and carmeljazzfest.com.
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Leashed & in-stroller dogs welcome
Shirt, medal and swag for all participants
Proceeds benefit HSHC's Survivor Program and hundreds of animals in need
Embarrassing
Rail Trail celebrates history
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Deeply rooted by its connections to the past, the Big-4 Rail Trail provides nearly 9 miles of a flat, paved 12-foot-wide trail winding through Zionsville and Whitestown that is perfect for walking, running and cycling.
A connecting section between Whitestown and Zionsville was completed in 2023, providing continuous access between 500 E. in Whitestown and the Zionsville Road trailhead in Zionsville.
The Big-4 was previously home to railroad tracks operated by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway from 1852 to 1962. On May 1, 1865, the body of Abraham Lincoln traveled through Zionsville and Whitestown as the assassinated president returned to Illinois for burial.
Historic references can be found throughout the stretch between Zionsville and Whitestown, including a marker where the depot once stood in Zionsville and a plaque honoring Lincoln and Whitestown namesake U.S. Congressman Albert Smith White in Whitestown.
The trail provides connections to multiple
neighborhoods and parks, including Starkey Park, Overley-Worman Park, Mulberry Fields and Heritage Trail and features two painted tunnels and benches.
Trailhead parking and amenities are available at Zionsville Road Trailhead, Nancy Burton Trailhead, Zionsville Town Hall, American Legion Trail Crossing, Carter Station, Heritage Trail Park and downtown Whitestown. Learn more about the Big-4 Rail Trail at zionsville-in.gov/701/Big-4-Rail-Trail.
TAKE A HIKE!
The Big-4 Rail Trail provides a continuous paved trail between Whitestown and Zionsville. (Photo by Marney Simon)
Dr. Lawrence E. Lloyd, DPM Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
OneZone announces August speakers
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OneZone Chamber of Commerce will host Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg for its Aug. 9 “Eggs & Issues” morning program; Andy Mork of Mork Productions for the Aug. 13 “Caffeinated Conversations”; and Realtor Crystal White for the OWN Tactical Workshop conversation Aug. 28.
NETWORKING
According to a chamber announcement, Rosenberg has served as Secretary of Commerce for Gov. Eric Holcomb’s cabinet since his appointment in August 2023.
“In his role, Rosenberg leads the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, guiding the strategy and growth of the state’s economy and its related economic development efforts,” the announcement stated. “Rosenberg joined the IEDC in August 2021. Prior to becoming secretary of commerce, he served as the IEDC’s chief operating officer and chief of staff.”
he will share the effectiveness of video for a company’s marketing efforts.
“We are excited to welcome Andy to our August Caffeinated Conversation,” OneZone President and CEO Jack Russell stated. “Andy brings insight and knowledge to not only video content but also how to communicate effectively. This will be a must-attend if you are looking to enhance your video and communication content.”
“Eggs & Issues” starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Bridgewater Club, 3535 East 161st St., Carmel. The price is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
Mork is the founder of Mork Productions, an Indianapolis-based video production and editing company specializing in short-form video content. According to OneZone,
The event is free for members and starts at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at Pinheads, 13825 Britton Park Rd., Fishers.
White will discuss “Networking Best Practices for Women” during the OWN Tactical Workshop, set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at The Balmoral House, 10101 Hamilton Hills Lane, Unit 100, Fishers.
White is a licensed Realtor and broker with more than 20 years of experience in real estate and sales, according to OneZone.
“We know that networking plays a key role in growing your business,” Russell stated.
“That is why we are excited to welcome Crystal to our August OWN Tactical Workshop. Those in attendance will learn tips and tricks on how to improve their networking skills.”
Reservations for all OneZone events can be made at onezonechamber.com or by calling 317-436-4653.
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Summit to recognize DEI efforts — Companies prioritizing DEI in their mission and values can apply for the 2024 Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Award. This honor showcases best practices that positively affect the workforce and expand opportunities in the state. The recognition is part of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit Oct. 8 at the Ritz-Charles in Carmel. Companies can apply through Aug. 29 at indianachamber.com/deiaward.
Invest Hamilton County launches InvestAbility — Invest Hamilton County has launched an initiative in Hamilton County called InvestAbility, which is aimed at delivering career exploration services to students and adults who have disabilities. Through inter-governmental coordination between Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Hamilton County, and through public-private partnerships with OneZone, Noblesville and Westfield chambers of commerce and Hamilton County Leadership Academy, the program encompasses five community-based, paid trainings in 2024. Locations include three hotels, a senior living facility and a fifth site yet to be determined. The program’s goal is to ramp up to training more than 130 participants per year. For more about InvestAbility, visit investhamiltoncounty.com/initiatives/investability.
Rosenberg
White Mork
READERS’ VIEWS Thanks to Brenda Myers
Editor,
I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Brenda Myers, president & CEO of Hamilton County Tourism. Her remarkable leadership has profoundly impacted our county, not just through the visible projects we encounter daily but also in the countless unseen ways she has shaped our community.
Brenda’s ability to bring people together has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative spirit across our county. Her responsiveness to every individual who has reached out to her — listening attentively and addressing concerns with genuine care — demonstrates her commitment to inclusivity and excellence.
Her mastery in using data to drive informed decisions has ensured that our tourism initiatives are both effective and forward-thinking.
Moreover, Brenda’s influence spans from the northern reaches to the southern corners and from the eastern edges to the western expanse of Hamilton County. Her legacy will undoubtedly be felt for years to come, as she has left an indelible mark on our community through both her visionary projects and her personal example of leadership.
Thank you, Brenda, for everything you have done for Hamilton County. Your impact is immeasurable, and we are deeply grateful for your service and dedication.
Sincerely, Jack Russell, president & CEO OneZone Chamber
Tips and assorted rising fees
Commentary by Terry Anker
Some of us check restaurant bills very closely, as if we are expecting to find some hidden plot against our wallets. Others simply toss a credit card into the folder without a glance at the total, assuming no nefarious intent on the part of servers. Most of us fall somewhere in between. We scan the bill expecting an approximate range but don’t review the culinary choices and associated expense of our guests. Easy when the receipt is only for a drink or two, it becomes predictably more difficult with multicourse meals for multiple diners. We average the sum divided by those gathered and, if close, offer payment.
ESSAY
Sticker shock is precipitated by our own advancing years. How can a cup of coffee be $6 when we remember a time when it was a buck? Or in the short term, we might recoil at the rapid increases delivered by inflation. That $6 hot beverage was $5 last week. Still, we keep up nominally with the general price of things. Even
so, there are new obstacles to confront. When it was once anticipated to provide 10 percent for expected service and more only for exemplary, it is now routine for the bidding to begin at 20 percent. Selfhelp kiosks nudge us to give, one can only assume, to the unseen folks in the back who are making the drink. Now, we include automatic “donations” to causes selected by them. We can opt-out but must demand to be and then wait until the check can be recreated, being wrongly shamed along the way. Hotels bundle “amenity fees” whether we benefit or not. Quietly added without notice or option, many restaurants in our nation’s capital are including an “administrative fee” of 5 percent to offset the cost of recent increases in wage costs.
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.
Three remarkable people
Commentary by Dick Wolfsie
Dr. Ruth Westheimer was a spunky 53-year-old who gave explicit sex advice to listeners of her radio show from her studio in New York City beginning in 1981. I was hosting a morning TV show, and while listening to her program on the way to work, I was so impressed with her candor that I encouraged my producer to book her as a guest.
HUMOR
When I interviewed Dr. Ruth, her first question to me was, “How is your sex life?” I kiddingly responded that it was not her business. We both laughed because the truth is, that’s exactly what her business was. Dr Ruth died recently at age 96.
I first met Richard Simmons while hosting an evening talk show in Columbus, Ohio, in the late 1970s. My wife Mary Ellen was unsure about the exercise guru, questioning whether his public displays of compassion and empathy for those with weight problems were sincere. It seemed a bit showbizzy.
Mary Ellen came to the studio the night Richard was to appear. After the show, while searching for a restroom, she passed a dressing room where Richard sat with a young lady who was struggling with her weight. Richard was holding her hand, consoling her while she sobbed. That’s who Richard was.
Back in New York City the next year, I was on location preparing to tape a segment with Richard. A woman pulled up in her car and told Richard that her mom was a huge fan but was presently in the hospital. She requested an autograph to take to her. Richard jumped in the woman’s car and headed off to see the ailing mother. I was left there with my crew. That’s who Richard was.
A photographer saw Richard jogging with me in Central Park. The snapshot he took appeared on the front page of a well-
“When I interviewed Dr. Ruth, her first question to me was, “How is your sex life?” I kiddingly responded that it was not her business.”
– DICK WOLFSIE
known tabloid. View it on my Facebook page.
Years later, Richard came to Indy. He arrived in a limo at my home, where I was doing my WISH-TV segment live at 5:30 a.m. Visit this link mail.aol.com/d/ compose/1643587137 and view David Barras, the morning anchor, convulsing in laughter. Richard appears at the end of the edited clip.
Batting third for this column is the late Willie Mays, arguably the greatest baseball player of all time. His home in New Rochelle, N.Y., was only a couple of miles from my house. I never had the nerve to knock on the door for an autograph, even though I am sure he would have happily obliged. Willie had a touch of Yogi Berra in him. My favorite Willie quote went something like this: Never assume the other guy will never do something you would never do. That seems like too many negatives for one sentence.
But when I think about Ruth, Richard and Willie, I know they are three people I will never, never, never forget.
Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.
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CITY OF FISHERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that online bids will be received:
Project:
Until: Agripark Building 11:00 A.M., local time, Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Online Bids for the construction of the Project will be received for the project until August 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at a Bid Opening meeting at 11:00 am (local time) on August 13, 2024, in the City of Fishers City Hall, 3rd Floor, Nickel Plate Conference Room, 1 Municipal Drive Fishers IN 46038. The bid opening can also be joined virtually. No late bids will be accepted
Microsoft Teams Information can be obtained by contacting (317) 595-3214.
Bids received after the stated time will be unopened. Bidders shall submit financial data, statement of experience, proposed plan for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work, along with a properly signed Affidavit of Non-Collusion as required by Form No. 96.
Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through vBid via QuestCDN.com. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
Pre-Bid Meeting: An optional Pre-Bid meeting for interested parties will be held on Monday, August 7, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., local time at City of Fishers Parks Department, Hub & Spoke Building, 8100 E. 106th Street, Fishers, IN 46038. Attendance is encouraged but not required.
Microsoft Teams Information for the Pre-Bid meeting can be obtained by contacting (317) 595-3214.
For special accommodations for individuals planning to attend the Pre-Bid meeting or public bid opening, please call or notify the City of Fishers at (317) 595-3111 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.
The Work: The Work shall be completed by certified/qualified Contractor(s) and Subcontractor(s) for the Project all as required by the Bidding Documents which have been assembled into a bound Project Manual and consists of:
Construction of an insulated workshop style building for a farm store, classroom and restrooms at the City of Fishers Agripark.
The Project has a projected completion date of March 1, 2025.
Contract Award: Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the deadline for receipt of Bids, but no Bidder shall withdraw its Bid within sixty (60) days after the opening of the Bids. If a contract is awarded, it will be to the “lowest responsible and responsive bidder” in accordance with Indiana Code 36-1-12-1 et seq. The Owner, however, reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all Bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the Owner, and waive any informalities, discrepancies, omissions, variances, or irregularities in bids received in its sole discretion. The Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon selection of the successful Bidder, execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificate of Insurance.
Bid Documents: Interested Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents from https://qcpi. questcdn.com/cdn/posting/?group=8012654&provider=8012654&projType=all or www.questcdn.com
All questions concerning bidding shall be directed to Marissa Deckert, Parks Department Director, via email at deckertm@fishers.in.us and copied to Lindsey Bennett, bennettl@fishers.in.us
Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of ninety (90) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The City of Fishers reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than ninety (90) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period.
Submission of a signed Bid by the Bidder constitutes acknowledgment of and acceptance of all the documents and terms and conditions of the documents in the Project Manual.
Bid Documents – Review:
Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Bidding Documents and the Project Manual and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of Bidding Documents or Project Manual. Bids must be submitted on the forms contained in the Project Manual and must contain the names of every person or company interested therein.
Bid Security:
Each Bid shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Bid Bond as provided in the Project Manual in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including alternates with a satisfactory corporate surety qualified to do business in the State of Indiana or by a certified check made payable to the City of Fishers, on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the total Bid including alternates. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be security that the successful Bidder will, within ten (10) calendar days or such other time specified by Owner from the acceptance of the Bid, execute the Agreement and provide the required Payment and Performance Bonds, included in the Project Manual and Certificate of Insurance.
Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond:
A Performance Bond with good and sufficient surety as required by the Owner on the Form provided in the Project Manual, shall be required of the successful Bidder in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Performance Bond may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner ’s final settlement with the Contractor.
The Contractor shall provide a Payment Bond with a good and sufficient surety as required by the Owner on Form provided in the Project Manual, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. The Payment Bond is binding on the Contractor, its subcontractors, 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.
In addition to being timely, responsive, and responsible, as of December 31, 2016, a bidder may also be required to pre-qualify with the Indiana Department of Transportation, or Indiana Department of Administration, pursuant to IC 4-13.6-4, in order to be awarded a contract. A pre-qualification statement must be attached to all bids $300,000 and above.
All out-of-state bidder 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.
CITY OF FISHERS
Tijuana region
15. Noah’s boat
16. Family members
17. Carbon (on the periodic table) + dog show participant = Warrick County town
19. Gold (on the periodic table) + scorch = DeKalb County city
20. Barracks boss 21. Gab
Deploys
Indy Zoo beast
Guitar forerunner
___ and flows 33. University of Illinois
42. Packed like sardines?
43. Geological time
44. Fiber-___ cable
46. Simon Property’s David Simon, briefly
47. Approximately
49. Sidekick
50. Scolding sound
51. Hall and Oates, e.g.
53. Dollar bills
54. Reject
55. Neither’s partner
57. Pacer foe
60. Depressed
62. Wipe clean
67. Holmium (on the periodic table) + former Indy mayor
Peterson = Lake County city
70. Tungsten (on the periodic table) + Victory Field area = Lake County town
72. Meeting plan
73. Wide shoe letters
74. Croaking critter
75. Strive to achieve
76. Summer hrs.
77. “Hamlet” soliloquy starter Down
1. Preschool lessons
2. “lol”
3. Slightly open
4. Blast sound
5. “2001” computer
6. US Supreme Court justice
7. Gumbo veggie
8. Nashville based awards org.
9. Texans, on a Colts
scoreboard
10. Permeate
11. Outback birds
12. Hoosier Cab charge
13. Indiana tax IDs
18. Narc’s org.
22. Barry Bagels choice
25. “Bad gardeners are rough around the hedges,” e.g.
27. Albuquerque college, initially
28. No-no
29. Royal decree
30. Afflictions
31. Boron (on the periodic table) + chess piece = Newton County town
32. Glide across Geist
34. Vampire’s craving
35. Actinium (on the periodic table) + 2,000 pounds = Marion County community
36. “Rocky” actress
37. Splinter groups
39. Marry hastily
43. Awards statuettes in Peyton Manning’s trophy case
45. Ramen Ray menu item
48. Indy City-County Councilor Gibson
49. Dove call
52. Boxers and briefs, briefly 54. Imbibed
56. Hinkle Fieldhouse whistle blower
57. The last Indiana native to win the Indy 500
58. ___ stick
59. Lyft rival
61. Spellbound
63. Schism
64. Aviation prefix
65. Messy person
66. Upper hand
68. Nutrition fig.
69. Body art, for short
71. Westfield HS volleyball court divider
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