May 14, 2024 — Carmel

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Developers outline plans for 214 rental homes

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Developers of a build-to-rent neighborhood proposed near the Village of WestClay presented details about the project, known as Luxe Communities of West Carmel, and answered questions from attendees at a May 7 standing-room-only community meeting that turned heated at times.

CITY NEWS

Luxe BTR wants to build 214 rental homes of various sizes and styles on 25 acres southeast of Towne Road and 126th Street. Seven large for-sale homes are planned on 12 acres to the south, including one already on the property that would be preserved along with an existing barn.

Brad Richey of Carmel and Jason Brown of Zionsville are the principals of Luxe BTR, which was founded in 2023. Richey has more than 30 years of multi-family development experience with Pearl Real Estate Companies, and Brown is an investment banker with Berkadia. Luxe Communities of West Carmel is the first build-to-rent project for Richey and Brown.

Luxe BTR plans to file a request with the City of Carmel May 15 to rezone the land to a planned unit development, meaning development standards would be specific to the project and must be approved by the Carmel City Council. The VOWC is zoned as a PUD, and Luxe BTR plans to base the style of the homes and other standards on the VOWC PUD. The PUD standards and any associated commitments would remain in place for any future owners of the site and could only be changed with approval from the city council.

Several attendees at the community meeting, held at the VOWC Meeting House, questioned the ownership structure of Luxe BTR and its financing for the project. Brown said developers “don’t have financing lined up yet” because the project is still in the early stages. Richey described Luxe BTR as a general partnership and said he and Brown are meeting with potential investors.

“We are in active discussions with investors who will invest in this and then in the equity stack, so to speak,” Richey said. “There will also be traditional financing put on the project as well.”

Richey said research shows that nearly 60 percent of those living in build-to-rent communities rent by choice and that residents tend to stay there longer as opposed to other rental options, such as apartments. He said build-to-rent neighborhoods have grown in popularity across the U.S. in recent years.

“Through all the surveys, the No. 1 reason for wanting to rent in one of these communities is for ease of maintenance,” Richey said.

He also said that many people choosing build-to-rent neighborhoods are empty nesters, so half of the rental homes in Luxe Communities of West Carmel will have master bedrooms on the first floor.

However, several attendees at the meeting said they didn’t believe the community as proposed is designed primarily for

empty nesters, as only 16 dwellings are set to be a single story. One resident at the meeting said the project appeared to be a “bait and switch.”

Other attendees raised concerns about traffic, possible use of VOWC amenities by Luxe Communities residents leading to increased maintenance costs and a lack of experience by the developers in constructing a build-to-rent community. The majority of attendees who spoke or asked questions at the meeting did not support the development as proposed.

The Carmel Plan Commission is likely to review the project at its July meeting, and it is expected to be discussed in depth by a plan commission committee. The plan commission would hold a public hearing on the rezone request before voting on it. The city council will have the final vote.

If approved, developers expect construction on the project to begin in late 2025 or early 2026. The estate homes and rental homes would be built concurrently. Construction is expected to last two years.

Luxe Communities of West Carmel is proposed to have 214 rental homes north of seven forsale homes on large lots. (Image by Luxe BTR)

Man dead, woman injured in fire

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

One man is dead and a woman was injured in an early morning fire May 9 in a strip center in the 9800 block of Michigan Rd. in Carmel.

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Carmel police were called to the scene before 3:20 a.m. for a welfare check after a woman was spotted outside the building wrapped in a blanket, according to Carmel Fire Department spokesman Tim Griffin. First responders discovered she was “extremely burned,” Griffin said, and transported her to a nearby hospital.

Police immediately called CFD when they determined the fire was ongoing. The building houses a restaurant, massage parlor, sportswear shop and automotive group.

Firefighters entered quickly upon learning a man was likely inside the building, but their efforts were slowed by deteriorating conditions.

“They were forced out by some structural collapse that was happening in the front of the building,” Griffin said.

Once inside, firefighters discovered the body of a deceased male inside the massage parlor, Griffin said.

CFD and the Carmel Police Department are investigating the incident and do not yet know where or how the fire started.

Bicyclist dies in

vehicle collision

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel police are investigating a May 3 accident that led to the death of a bicyclist after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Carmel Police Department, Gioacchino Mutine, 85, was traveling south on Towne Road on a multi-purpose path just before 10:20 a.m. As Mutine continued south across Main Street, he was struck by a vehicle driven by a juvenile male.

Mutine died at a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing and as fo May 7 police said it was not known if charges would be filed. Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD at 317-571-2500.

Spartz, Pickett win primary

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Incumbent Victoria Spartz secured the Republican nomination in the May 7 prima-

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vote to defeat eight other candidates.

“My victory in this election is a testament to the American people and my fellow Hoosiers that money and lies do not buy elections,” Spartz stated.

In the Democratic primary, Deborah Pickett received nearly 60 percent of the vote to defeat Ryan Pfenninger. Pickett did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.

Holocaust victims remembered

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com.

The City of Carmel’s Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony was the brainchild of former Mayor Jim Brainard.

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So, Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow, from Congregation Shaarey Tefilla in Carmel, was pleased when Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said she was committed to continuing the ceremony.

“Together, we gather here to honor the memory of millions of innocent victims in one of history’s darkest chapters, the Holocaust,” Finkam said at the May 3 ceremony at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. “On a solemn occasion, we reflect on the unfathomable atrocities committed and the lives tragically lost through an unconscionable genocide fueled by hatred, intolerance and inhumanity that absolutely defies comprehension. We must never forget these atrocities, the evils that made them possible — poisonous ideologies, antisemitism, racism and xenophobia that dehumanize so many people. Silence and inaction in the face of such hatred enabled these horrors.”

Finkam said everyone has a moral obligation to ensure nothing like it ever happens again.

“On this day, we recommit ourselves to combat prejudice, hatred and oppression in all its forms through education, vigilance and especially compassion,” she said.

Finkam said the victims and lessons of the Holocaust can never be forgotten.

The keynote presentation was Carmel High School freshman Sadie Cohen’s narra-

tion of “Anne Frank’s Tree,” accompanied by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. It was composed by Victoria Bond.

Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s violinist Amanda Baer and pianist Rebecca Edie performed “Theme from Schindler’s List.”

Carmel resident Jay Dorman spoke about his relatives fleeing Lithuania before Germany invaded in 1941.

“Had they stayed, the chances are slim that I would be standing here today, as 90 percent of the quarter-million Lithuanian Jews perished at the hands of the Nazis and their sympathizers,” Dorman said. “So, I must continually challenge myself, how can I maximize my good luck to be here today and somehow, some way make this world a better place?”

Dorman shared President Ronald Reagan’s speech dedicating the construction of the United States Holocaust Museum in 1988.

DISPATCHES

Adaptive 5K — Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host its annual Adaptive 5K at 9:45 a.m. May 18 in Carmel’s Central Park, 1195 Central Park Dr. West. The course is fully accessible for participants who utilize wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids, and the event is sensory-friendly. CCPR’s Adaptive 5K welcomes people with and without disabilities to participate. Individual support is available for participants, if needed. Proceeds will go toward CCPR’s efforts to provide low-cost adaptive recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. Cost is $25 per participant. Register at bit. ly/4b8oa3z.

Prospective School Board Candidate Seminar

— Carmel Clay Schools will present a Prospective School Board Candidate Seminar at 10 a.m. May 21 at the CCS Educational Services Center, 5201 E. Main St. During the 90-minute program, attendees will learn about the role of a school board member, legal requirements and other related matters. Speakers will include Steve Horton, director of board services for the Indiana School Boards Association, and Andrew Manna, an attorney with Church Church Hittle + Antrim who specializes in education law. Learn more and register at ow.ly/TMcL50Rm8m7. The event is open to anyone considering a run for school board this year or in the future and to community members who want to learn more about the process.

Frank’s Tree.” (Photo courtesy of Beth Mallonee Maier)

Study focuses on county needs

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

Affordable housing, child care, transportation, social services and education are common concerns among Hamilton County residents, especially those in the lower income brackets.

REPORT

That was the takeaway from a monthslong community needs assessment, spearheaded by the Fishers-based Hamilton County Community Foundation — a process that involved listening sessions, interviews, data analysis and surveys.

The findings were presented April 17 during an event at The Bluffs at Conner Prairie.

Kristen Moreland of Schunk Moreland Strategies, which worked with the foundation to compile the report, talked about the methodology that went into creating the 20-page needs assessment. She also gave some highlights of the findings. One disparity she noted is the difference between the northern and southern parts of the county.

“It’s really a tale of two counties, and that came up multiple times,” she said. For example, the median household income in Atlanta is more than two times lower than Carmel’s — about $57,000 versus about $133,00 — and while child care options are a concern everywhere, that service is particularly difficult to find in northern Hamilton County.

Moreland said the report focused on five key areas identified through the data collection process.

The event also included a panel discussion led by Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, with panelists Yolanda Kincaid of Janus Developmental Services, Andrea Davis of HAND, Inc., Dave Hyatt of Riverview Health and Mike Thibideau of Invest Hamilton County.

Hyatt talked about health equity, and said some residents have barriers to health care, including the five needs identified in the report.

“By the time you get to our facilities, we’re going to be spending a lot more time trying to correct those things, where we need to work to be more proactive as a community and really look at how do we address these problems in advance, before they come to our doors, before they end up in the emergency department,” he said.

Thibideau added that while the county’s percentage-of-population numbers are relatively low for certain needs, the actual number of people in need is high.

“First, affordable housing is identified as a bedrock for overall well-being,” she said. “Second, education and training are pivotal — it’s not just about gearing up for the job market, but also enriching lives and purpose and offering pathways for personal growth. Third, we can’t overlook the breadth of social services that are needed — ranging from ensuring food security to mental health support and, not to mention, tailored help for those in our community that are most vulnerable. (Fourth), child care solutions are another linchpin, particularly those that help with costs and offer flexibility for working parents. And last but not least, transportation.”

Moreland said that without reliable transportation, residents can’t access other services, such as food pantries or medical appointments, and can find it challenging to get to and from a job.

“Hamilton County is, I believe, the lowest percentage of our population enrolled in Medicaid in the state of Indiana, but it’s still 43,000 people,” he said.

Davis said there’s simply not enough housing in Hamilton County, which is why costs keep rising. She said about 43 percent of the population is ALICE — asset and limited-income constrained but employed.

“People move here because of our schools and our safety and our health care,” she said.

Kincaid said the housing issue is worse for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are able to live independently but can’t afford to.

Moreland said the study will be used to develop collaborative initiatives to address identified needs.

For more about the foundation, visit hamiltoncountycommunityfoundation.org.

A panel discussion about identified needs in Hamilton County featured, from left, Yolanda Kincaid of Janus Developmental Services, Andrea Davis of HAND, Inc., Dave Hyatt of Riverview Health and Mike Thibideau of Invest Hamilton County. (Photo by Leila Kheiry)

Retired teacher readies for 100

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

On May 30, Carmel resident Phyllis Rockhill will turn 100 years old, and her family is asking the community to help her celebrate by throwing a party they hope will remain a surprise.

BIRTHDAY

Rockhill is a lifelong Hamilton County resident and a 1942 graduate of Carmel High School. She earned an education degree from Butler University in 1945 and taught in Carmel Clay Schools for more than 30 years, with her distant cousin, Ruth Croda, among her former students as a fourth-grader.

one great-great-grandchild.

Since retiring, Rockhill has spent a lot of time reading and traveling, as well as feeding birds and gardening. She gave up her drivers license last year at age 99.

According to Croda, Rockhill has become famous among family and friends for her great sense of humor and fondness for jigsaw puzzles.

“For the last several years, she has lived in a condo,” Croda said.

“She always has a jigsaw puzzle on her table. If you go visit her she’ll invite you in and fix you a Coca-Cola and say, ‘Let’s work this puzzle for a little while.’”

“She was a wonderful teacher,” said Croda, who assured Current that Rockhill isn’t likely to see this story and spoil the surprise. “She shaped the lives of many, many children in those 30 years.”

In 1946, Rockhill married Myron Rockhill, and they had three children: Jerry, James and Jean. They were married for 75 years (until Myron’s death in 2021) and had nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and

In addition to puzzles and cards, Rockhill has enjoyed being a member of Carmel Friends Church and the Carmel Clay Historical Society.

To ring in her milestone birthday, Rockhill’s family is asking the community to help her celebrate by stopping by her birthday party and sharing a slice of cake. Her 100th surprise birthday party is from 3 to 6 p.m. May 30 at the Timber Creek Clubhouse, 1010 Timber Creek Dr. in Carmel.

Rockhill

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(Above) Cecilio Martinez captures video on his phone as he begins the half marathon. (Right) Members of the crowd cheer and wave checkered flags as race participants near the finish line. (Photos by Ann

Marie Shambaugh)

Small steps make a big difference

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

In 2024, civility is growing in Carmel. Despite the reminders that incivility has been around since the caveman days, I am encouraged by the positive feedback and advice I receive. While I don’t expect society’s tendency towards incivility to disappear, I believe that small steps taken by each of us can make a big difference.

CIVILITY

Recently, I received a special email from a constituent who disagreed with my position but made a point to tell me she would express her thoughts in a civil and respectful manner. She acknowledged both sides of the issue and even offered to discuss it further in hopes of finding common ground. Her approach demonstrated empathy and a willingness to build trust.

This encounter has shown me that it is possible for individuals to engage in civil discourse, even in moments of conflict. While we may not eliminate all uncivil behavior, we can strive to approach disagreements with mutual respect and dignity. I am grateful for this reminder and positive sign that meaningful dialogue is indeed possible, and I look forward to continuing to work toward a more civil society, one person at a time.

Jeff Worrell is a Carmel City Council member and a civility proponent. To contact him, you may email jeff4civility@gmail.com.

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Mayor joins alliance to end childhood hunger — Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has joined the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. In conjunction with this commitment, the mayor announced a contribution of $5,000 from Elevate Carmel to the Merciful HELP Center in Carmel to support its summer meals program. Launched in 2022, the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger is a nonpartisan, nationwide coalition of mayors dedicated to eradicating hunger among children in their communities. Local restaurateur Jeremiah Hamman committed to matching the mayor’s donation for the local nonprofit organization by raising funds through an upcoming wine/dinner event.

Noblesville senior a powerful presence at the plate

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gabby Fowler has been flexing her power for the Noblesville High School softball team.

“Since arriving as a freshman, Gabby has always been a competitor and has been exceptional at this game,” Millers coach Deke Bullard said.

“She also does a ton of work outside the field. She has athletic weights through the school as well and does other training, including Raymer Strength.”

Through the first 17 games this year, the senior third baseman was hitting .519 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs.

“I think what we are seeing is her offthe-field work all coming together this year,” Bullard said of her high batting average.

Fowler’s career batting average heading into the season was .472. She holds the school career record for home runs with 44. She had a single-season record of 15

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last year. The state record for home runs is 50 by Bremen’s Erin Coffel (2017-19).

“My biggest improvement over the course of my career has been my mental approach to the game,” Fowler said. “Of course, the extra training and hours in the cages have helped, but I’ve seen a major difference in the player I am from a mental perspective and enjoying the game through ups and downs.”

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Fowler has primarily played third base for the Millers, but also played catcher for the Indy Dreams 18-and-under travel team.

The Millers are looking to win their third sectional title in Fowler’s four years.

“Winning back-to-back sectional titles is something that has helped me become the

player I am today,” she said. “Being introduced to a tournament environment my freshman year taught me the importance of being a team player and supporting everyone, no matter what. That team was full of amazing role models that showed me how to be a leader and become what they were. Winning my sophomore year was also super special because no one expected us to win. We were the underdogs that year and were able to come together and accomplish our goals. My goal for this team is to win sectionals and make a long run in the tournament.”

Fowler’s personal goals are to break her single-season home run record and continue to be a leader for her teammates.

Fowler will play for East Carolina University next season.

“When I started the recruiting process, I knew I wanted to go south,” she said. “I looked at multiple schools in the Carolinas, and after many camps, I decided on East Carolina. The coaches and team created an amazing atmosphere that I really wanted to be a part of. When I went on my visit, I also fell in love with the beautiful campus and the culture around ECU sports.”

Noblesville third baseman Gabby Fowler is hitting .519 through the first 17 games. (Courtesy of Noblesville

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Carmel High School culinary arts students partnered with local chefs for the sixth annual Cheftacular scholarship competition and fundraiser May 6 at CHS. More than 20 teams created dishes made with locally sourced ingredients for attendees to sample.

From left, Emily Daly of Le Petit Gateau and CHS junior Julia Hohne present cream puffs with mascarpone and elderberry. (Photos by Adam Seif)

From left, Carmel residents Beverly Mishler, Jane Williams and Carla Healy sample offerings at Cheftacular.

Mecum’s Spring Classic revs up

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic was originally born as a muscle car and Corvette auction.

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“It has a lot of that DNA that has stayed with it through the years,” said Sam Murtaugh, Mecum Auctions chief operating officer. “Corvettes and muscle cars are definitely the main theme, if there is one, but we have everything in between.”

ty is filled to the gills with cars.”

Murtaugh said there were more than 25,000 unique attendees each of the past two years. The total attendance was approximately 40,000.

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The event was scheduled to start May 10 and will conclude May 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The Spring Classic is the event Mecum started with in 1988 and then moved from Illinois to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 2008.

Since then, consignments have grown to 2,600 consignments and $113 million in sales at the Spring Classic in 2023.

“We’ve now taken over the entire Fairgrounds, every building and every parking lot,” Murtaugh said. “We use the infield of the track for parking. The rest of the facili-

Murtaugh said the Spring Classic was held during the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020.

“Indiana was one of the places we could conduct business in 2020, so much so that it sparked us to add a second event in October,” he said. “We’ve been coming back twice a year since 2020.”

Visit Indy Executive Vice President Chris Gahl concurred.

“Mecum continues to attract visitors from across the U.S. and the event is perfectly timed with the start of summer travel,” Gahl said. “The event is a must-attend experience for car enthusiasts, and this helps drive tourism into our city and region.”

This year’s Spring Classic will include 37 collections and an estimated 3,000 consignments. Mecum’s Indy Fall Special is set for Oct. 3-5.

For more, visit mecum.com.

Hidden notes inspire quest

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

A trio of aged papers hidden within a pair of 19th-century copper and brass candlesticks sent Carmel resident Missy Jansen on a quest for answers.

MYSTERY

Although she can’t remember where she bought them, Jansen said she was drawn to the candlesticks because they had copper elements.

“I got them because we were redoing our kitchen and have a copper vent,” Jansen said. “They’re so odd looking that I didn’t even know if I would use them. So, I just put them in my cabinet for about a year.”

While preparing for a recent dinner party, Jansen cleaned the candlesticks. She unscrewed the candle holder elements, and the papers came out.

“Oh, it’s just a thrill, and the excitement of it has been so fun,” Jansen said. “To have seen those letters come out of that tube and think that they’ve traveled so far to come to Carmel, Indiana.”

Measuring approximately 4-by-6-inches, each lined piece of paper contains cursive handwriting in black ink.

The first page, she said, was hard to decipher but says, “to all our S.S. men” and lists eight names. The second says, “these are the eight glories” but lists only four addresses — all in Todmorden, England. The phrase, “burn after use,” appears on one of the pages with a list of passwords.

Her personal guess is a group of war veterans wanted to stay connected. Her family helped her post pictures on Reddit and Facebook to find answers.

“Since then, my goodness, Reddit is famous for really digging in and solving mysteries and everything. So, they took it and

ran. And I think they thought maybe British spies,” Jansen said.

Other sources said perhaps the notes were left by Masons.

Jansen connected with Friends of Christ Church in Todmorden and confirmed that the addresses don’t exist, at least not in the modern address system, but the men are linked to the area.

“They have found the graves of some of the men and family lineage — somebody even identified one of the men as their great grandfather,” Jansen said. “So, we do know that is where the letters originated. And we do know that it’s a real letter and not some kind of a joke.”

Jansen spoke with a representative from the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Smithsonian.

“They have been fascinated by it. But nobody knows, really,” Jansen said. “So, it could be just a great party story, or it could be something that’s really interesting.”

She has considered putting the lot up for auction or selling it to a collector.

A note found hidden in a candlestick bought by Missy Jansen of Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Missy Jansen)

CHS grads lead as Princesses

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com.

A desire for community involvement motivated Lauren Bailey and Kendrick Mernitz to apply for the 500 Festival Princess Program.

500 FESTIVAL

The Carmel High School graduates were among the 33 Princesses selected this year.

Bailey, a Purdue University sophomore majoring in business analytics and information management, said she knows some of the past 500 Festival Princesses.

where I’ve been able to lead.

“So, this was a great opportunity for me to be able to bring some of my experiences leading groups of people and creating positive environments and a sense of community on a larger scale.”

Bailey competed in soccer and track and field all four years at CHS and played basketball as a freshman. She said she led by example and tried to create a positive culture on her teams.

Bailey Mernitz

“My mom had brought it to my attention and pushed me a little bit in terms of wanting to try it out,” Bailey said. “But what made me want to take that step and actually go through the process is that I’ve had a lot of opportunities in leadership throughout my life, but I really have been wanting to open it up to a more philanthropic setting where I’m able to impact people in more areas. Mostly sports is

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“Being able to do this, I feel it’s come full circle, because I’m able to be tasked with empowering the community,” said Bailey, who plays on a club soccer team at Purdue.

Mernitz graduated from Indiana University after majoring in cybersecurity, global policy and Middle Eastern languages. She will start at IU law school in Bloomington this fall.

“I wanted to get involved with the community and I love working with youth,” Mernitz said. “So, this seemed like a perfect way to do that.”

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Indy-based shrimp farm among new vendors at Carmel Farmers Market

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

For the first time in its 26-year history, the Carmel Farmers Market has homegrown seafood for sale among its weekly offerings.

Agua Blanca, which operates a shrimp farm in Indianapolis, is among the new vendors for the summer market, which runs from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28 at Carter Green.

Mariana Madrigal, a spokesperson for Agua Blanca, said the company uses sustainable technology it developed over several years to farm shrimp in any climate. It launched its Indianapolis facility in 2022, allowing Carmel residents to purchase fresh seafood without traveling to the coast.

“(Our product) has this sweeter taste and cleaner taste,” Madrigal said. “This is because we don’t use any preservatives.”

Susan Bock, market manager, said it is a competitive process to be accepted as a vendor at the Carmel Farmers Market and that the board was impressed with Agua Blanca’s offerings.

“We sampled the shrimp, and they are fabulous,” Bock said.

Other new vendors at the summer market are Ginger Root Plant Company (starter plants and herbs) and Indiana Peach MD (peaches, asparagus and vegetables). In addition, vendors at the winter farmers market making debuts at the summer market are Lucky Lemon Bakery (vegan baked goods), Native Bread (artisan gluten-free baked goods), Bear Fruit Farm (microgreens and vegetables) and Park Wagyu Cattle (wagyu beef).

To be accepted as a vendor, applicants must give a presentation about their company to the market board and provide product samples. Bock said the board is “very selective” in choosing vendors.

“You will never find fresher and better produce and quality products anyplace in the state of Indiana,” she said.

All 75 vendors sell products made or grown in the Hoosier state. Unlike many other farmers markets, arts and crafts vendors are not permitted.

Learn more about the summer market, including opportunities to volunteer, by visiting carmelfarmersmarket.com.

ON THE

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

Each week, the market features live music in the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater. Remaining performers this year are:

May 18 – Tim Wright

May 25 – Austin Johnson

June 1 – Island Breeze

June 8 – Ages Band

June 15 – Whobilados

June 22 – DiscomBOBulated

June 29 – Jon Shoulders

July 6 – Island Breeze

July 13 – Doug Resendez

July 20 – Acoustic Geezers

July 27 – Tim Wright

Aug. 3 – Island Breeze

Aug. 10 – Frank and Beth

Aug. 17 – DiscomBOBulated

Aug. 24 – Marrialle Sellars

Aug. 31 – Tim Wright

Sept. 7 – Island Breeze

Sept. 14 – Katherine Nagy Trio

Sept. 28 – Ages Band

COVER: Shrimp farmed at Agua Blanca’s facility in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Mariana Madrigal)

Thomas Brooks, Agua Blanca assistant farm manager, at the shrimp farm in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Mariana Madrigal)

Dave Goecker of Van Antwerp Farms sets out asparagus to sell at the May 4 Carmel Farmers Market.

From left, Veronica Somerville, a nurse practitioner with IU Health; Lisa McLaughlin, president of the Carmel Farmers Market; Susanne Crotty, a nurse and stroke coordinator at IU Health; and Susan Bock, Carmel Farmers Market market manager; and, front, Cian Crotty, Susanne Crotty’s son; attend the May 4 opening day of the market.

Attendees peruse the Carmel Farmers Market on May 4. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

THE GOAT CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING

The GOAT celebrated its grand reopening May 4 with a ribbon cutting, live music and an appearance by its mascot, a goat named Billy. The restaurant at 220 2nd St. SW had been closed since April 2021. During the closure, it expanded and made several renovations to limit noise and better serve patrons during busy times.

DISPATCHES

Design center to host open house — The Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., will present a Spring Design Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 15. At the event, guests can see and shop what’s new in the retail showrooms and talk with design professionals. A panel discussion at 5:45 p.m. will focus on the latest in interior design, remodeling and custom home projects. Panelists include Adam Gibson, Adam Gibson Design; Michael Hansen, Open Gate Collective; Jeremy Konechne, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; and Sallie Lord, GreyHunt Interiors. Following the pro-

gram, the event will have an open house format with wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres.

USPS job fair — The United States Postal Service will hold job fairs May 30 across Indiana. Various positions are available with starting pay up to $22.13 per hour. The job fairs are part of the USPS Delivering for America Plan, with the goal to stabilize the workforce by creating opportunities. Local fairs take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 at 275 Medical Dr. in Carmel and 424 S. Michigan St. in Sheridan. Applications are accepted online at usps.com/careers.

Local officials join The GOAT crew and mascot, Billy the goat.

Guests dine on the patio at The GOAT on the day of the grand reopening celebration.

Shane Rodimel performs live music at the grand reopening.

Kevin Paul, center, owner of The GOAT, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of the restaurant. (Photos by Mary Farucci)

Workouts tailored for moms

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

After moving from Seattle in 2019, Carmel resident Debra Sexton knew she needed one thing — community.

FIT4MOM

“I knew I wanted to do something that included my kids and was conducive to stay-at-homemom life, but also a career that would work with both schedules,” said Debra Sexton, owner of FIT4MOM North Indy and mother of three. “So, I bought FIT4MOM. I didn’t know the area, I didn’t know anybody here, but I just knew this is going to bring me community and all the things that I know I need to know.”

FIT4MOM is a franchise that has roots in San Diego starting in 2001. It offers fitness classes for moms at every workout level and stage of motherhood. Sexton started out as the only employee for FIT4MOM North Indy, but now the franchise has 12 employees.

“All of our instructors are certified preand postnatal fitness instructors for group fitness,” Sexton said. “That means they are all qualified to teach moms at any stage of

pregnancy and postpartum and provide all of the most current up-to-date guidelines for what is approved for each trimester, as well as the fourth trimester.”

Sexton said even though new moms can be cleared to return to fitness by their doctors, it’s important to not jump right back into high-intensity interval workouts.

Sexton and her team have dubbed May the “Month of Mama” and have special events planned.

The May finale, Mamapalooza, is set for 10 a.m. to noon May 28 at Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd. in Carmel.

Learn more at carmel.fit4mom.com.

Debra Sexton, owner of FIT4MOM North Indy, flexes with her children. (Photo courtesy of Debra Sexton)

No sugar-coating the peril

Commentary by Terry Anker

In the world of unhealthy choices, there are some overachievers. Starbucks offers to start our day with the 590-calorie White Hot Chocolate. Happily, according to its pitch, we will find it to be “creamier than creamy,” and standing in line to get it probably burns a few of those calories. And if an average U.S. female can consume less than 2,000 calories per day, taking down 30 percent of the gross amount for the 24 hours might not be too bad if she evens out her remaining intake with something abundant with a few more redeeming qualities. Broccoli?

ESSAY

The reigning and unchallenged champion of excess goes to the Triple Stacker King from Burger King at 1,370 calories for the sandwich. Add to it fries weighing in at 434 calories and a Coca-Cola at 507, and she’ll hit 2,311 — or 116 percent of the daily allowance. Sure, most of us don’t choke down the gut-busting combo meal daily. So, let’s go with the regular cheeseburger with medium french fries and cola. How bad could that be? It turns out that it’s not so good

“Starbucks offers to start our day with the 590-calorie White Hot Chocolate.”

– TERRY ANKER

at 1,301 — or 65 percent of the day. Hardee’s Fried Chicken 12-Piece and Biscuits should feed a family of four with its 6,490 calories, making the meal 1,735 per person if Junior eats as much as Dad. If he can’t and Dad picks up the slack, then Dad’s number will be higher. If Dad is average, he can afford to ingest 2,700 or so. He’d have room left over for a trip to Starbucks. Fast food is not the only culprit packing our waistline. Cheesecake Factory serves a single-portion pasta with a 3,209-calorie wallop. Add the truffle cake for 1,770. If we are surrounded with sugar-coated peril, how do we navigate?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.

SPRING E-BIKE SALE!

Don’t call me ‘the fixer’

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

The Wolfsies belong to a wonderful congregation. The Heartland Universalist Unitarian Church is warm and welcoming. I wouldn’t fix a thing.

HUMOR

More to the point, I can’t fix a thing. Yet, that’s exactly what they asked me to do. Last week, there was a sign-up sheet posted for some opportunities to spiff up different aspects of the building. My wife Mary Ellen and I wanted to help, but while jotting down our names on a sign-up sheet to help in the garden, the new head of the building committee approached me looking for some additional help with some needed repairs.

“Say, Dick, can you help us replace a broken window?”

“Sorry, I don’t have a clue how to do that.”

“Any experience with electricity?”

“Bulbs. I can change bulbs.”

“How about plumbing? Can you assist with that?”

“I don’t have a prayer.”

I had to be careful. I used to belong to a temple back in New York. Jewish people have a blessing for everything, and I didn’t want to find out that I did have a prayer for plumbing.

“How about just cleaning?” he asked. My wife was on my side with this one. “He doesn’t even know how to do that at home,” she volunteered.

Mary Ellen loves to volunteer. What a trouper.

Why is repairing things so difficult for me? Growing up, everyone in my family was more adept at this kind of stuff. My father, for example, could fix anything. He’d go downstairs to his workshop with a broken vase or an electric can opener on the fritz and an hour later emerge from the basement to flaunt his success. How about some credit for me? Where would Dad have

“My mother was also skillful at repairing things. After all, she fixed dinner every night for 30 years. My brother was always in some kind of a fix.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

attained all that experience if I hadn’t busted this stuff to begin with?

My mother was also skillful at repairing things. After all, she fixed dinner every night for 30 years. My brother was always in some kind of a fix. My uncle back in New York was accused of fixing an election for a city councilman. And my sister? Well, she spent most of her free time fixing up her friends. Even our dogs were fixed. Fixing is in the Wolfsie blood. Everyone had some kind of repair skill but me. That’s a tough fix to be in.

I used to have a great handyman. He installed our ceiling fan, rescreened the porch and patched up the leak in our roof. He charged $50 an hour. “Unless you help me,” he’d say, “then it’s $65.”

Now that he’s gone, my wife’s favorite expression is, “You need to call somebody.” So, I call the plumber, the electrician, the roofer, the computer repairman. Yes, I can’t fix a darn thing, so I pay these guys at least 100 bucks an hour.

Here’s a word of warning. If you are like me and can’t fix anything, you will end up broke.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Feinstein pays tribute to Tony Bennett with Palladium concert

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

As founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation, Michael Feinstein has a great appreciation for Songbook Hall of Fame member Tony Bennett.

Feinstein became friends with the legendary vocalist, who died at age 96 in July 2023.

Feinstein, artistic director for the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will present “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” at 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palladium at the Center. Feinstein, who will be joined by Carnegie Hall Big Band, shared some thoughts of the tribute and his relationship with Bennett.

How special is it to do the tribute to Tony Bennett given your close personal relationship?

I would not have been able to achieve what I do if it weren’t for the individuals who preceded me and imparted their knowledge, one of whom was Tony Bennett. I had the privilege of knowing Tony personally — I once had the opportunity to sing with him and I spent time with him socially, along with his wife, Susan. Thus, being able to express gratitude and celebrate his legacy, as well as to discover different and novel ways to interpret his music, presents a significant challenge because he’s not just an icon. He is a legend.

Continuing his music for new generations in “Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett” holds great importance to me and our audiences, an importance I know Tony shared because of his dedication to the arts and educating the youth about music. Bringing the production to Carmel is incredibly special because of everything the city, the people, our foundation and venue mean to me. Indiana is home, and to borrow from “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s no place like home. Therefore, I am doing this not only for myself but also in honor of Tony, espe-

cially because of you.

Can you describe how important Tony’s contributions are to the history of the Great American Songbook?

Tony Bennett’s work has left a significant mark on the Great American Songbook, making timeless classics shine even brighter. His songs, ranging from the iconic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” to the uplifting “The Best is Yet to Come,” show his unique ability to bring freshness and depth to well-loved tunes.

Whether he’s delivering the smooth elegance of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “The Way You Look Tonight” or the heartfelt simplicity of “Smile,” Bennett’s performances are a showcase of his emotional depth and commitment to the music. His impact on American music is undeniable, ensuring that these songs will be cherished by future generations.

Do you have personal favorites of Bennett that have particular meaning?

For the Tony tribute, I’m performing the songs associated with him, including a lot of the Cy Coleman pieces, like “The Best is Yet to Come,” which he introduced, and “I Want to Be Around,” which Tony also made famous. Of course, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” will be included, along with Gershwin songs because his first commercial

Michael Feinstein will perform a Tony Bennett tribute concert May 17 at the Palladium, (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Performing Arts)

record featured Gershwin’s work. Then, songs associated with people he worked with, like Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Sophie Tucker, will be part of the repertoire. So, it’s going to be an overview of his career through all of that music.

Do you share stories and anecdotes of your time with Tony?

The first time I met Tony Bennett was in 1983. I was doing a benefit with Rosemary Clooney and Tony was asked to participate. I remember talking to him on the phone first because he wanted to perform some unknown Gershwin songs that I had access to, thanks to my work with Mr. Gershwin — Ira Gershwin. Then, I met Tony in ‘83 backstage at the concert, and he was great. Being a young kid who knew his world, I knew his music and the songwriters, so it was easy for us to start talking and become friends.

Do you have other appearances planned with the tribute?

“Because of You: My tribute to Tony Bennett” will be performed nationwide and there are plans underway for the show to cross the pond to the U.K., Europe and beyond. We have a rather full calendar in the United States. The specifics will be announced at a later date.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘THE KING AND I’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The King and I” runs through May 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

The inaugural “Don Farrell presents” concert features Ten Branches May 16; Dueling Pianos May 17; and Zach Day May 18 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘SNOW WHITE’

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s production of “Snow White” is set for May 18-19 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit cidedance.org.

‘FINALES & FANFARE’

Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Finales & Fanfare” concert is set for 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

DISPATCHES

The Melange Series performance set — The Melange Series at The Florence will feature vocalist Cynthia Collins, dancer Olivia Payton and visual artist Madhuchhanda Mandal in a collaborative performance at 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 3 p.m. May 19 at The Florence at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

ICC, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir set concert — Singers from the Indianapolis Children’s Choir High School Division, along with singers from the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, and instrumentalists and percussionists have been perfecting their sound as they prepare to present the iconic Latin American Mass, “Misa Criolla.” The concert is set for 4 p.m. May 19 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. For more, visit iccchoir.org/tickets.

MUSIC

IWS founder’s final concert set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For his final concert as Indiana Wind Symphony’s music director, Charles Conrad picked his own exit number.

MUSIC

Conrad chose Ottorino Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.”

“It’s the big blowout finale,” Conrad said. “It’s the ultimate concert ender. It features the entire ensemble.”

The Indiana Wind Syphmony’s “Finales and Fanfare” is set for 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Jay Gephart, who will replace Conrad, will serve as a guest conductor on a piece.

“It has been a real pleasure to serve as a guest conductor for the Indiana Wind Symphony this spring, particularly as I transition into the position of music director for next season,” Gephart said. “We all owe Charlie Conrad a debt of gratitude for his vision in creating the Indiana Wind

Symphony. I am honored to follow in his footsteps.”

Conrad, 70, said he’s comfortable retiring from the symphony he founded in 1997.

“I’m sure I’ll guest conduct some places,”

Conrad said. “The main thing I want to do in retirement is go hear a lot of concerts and do a lot of traveling. I want to be free to spend a week at the Metropolitan Opera (in New York), hear three or four different shows and maybe catch a Broadway show.”

Conrad also plans to travel to Europe. He said, although not an official IWS act, he is taking 40-plus IWS musicians to Italy in July to perform a concert in Carmel’s sister city of Cortona.

The Carmel concert will include a John Philip Sousa march and the “First Suite of Holts.” The concert will include “A Summer was Just Beginning,” which is about the career and untimely death of actor James Dean, from Fairmount, who died at age 24 in an automobile accident.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

Cool ways to get creative

Commentary by Randy Sorrell

Ever wonder how cool people who excel at music, theater or art “get their creative on?”

ART

Rob Ryndak, a signed recording artist, composer, educator and Carmel resident, offers a unique coaching perspective to “getting your creative on.” Don’t panic or despair. Don’t rush the process, and develop self-patience to work through it. Ryndak said “the greater the passion, the greater the resistance.”

When teaching at Meridian Music School, he appreciates that it’s more than teaching how to play an instrument. It’s creativity, self-awareness, discipline, embracing open mindedness and being less self-critical. With his seventh jazz CD released April 25, Ryndak knows what it takes to create! So, what does Ryndak do to stay fresh? He meditates twice a day, slows down, eliminates distractions, walks in nature, picks up another instrument and simply walks away for a while.

Fellow artist and Carmel resident Ranj

Puthran (the dude can sketch!), reduces tension, fills himself with positive vibes and switches his music jams when he needs a creative burst. Carmel musician and cool dude Don Keegan of The Hippie Dream likes to get out in nature to clear his mind or jump on the bike. “Lots of inspiration out there,” he said, especially when jamming with other band members.

My painting “Carmel Skyline” was inspired by a burst of “getting my creative on” after grazing ourselves through Carmel. “Carmel Skyline” and 30-plus other of my originals will be featured at the May 16 Platinum Living Fine Arts Gallery exhibit in Carmel, along with several European artists and jewelry by THE KASCollection. RSVP at 317-627-9800.

Randy Sorrell, a Carmel artist, can be reached at 317-6792565, rsorrellart@gmail.com or rsorrellart.com.

Gephart Conrad

IBC presents ‘Phantom’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indiana Ballet Conservatory Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva has put her own spin on a timeless classic. IBC will present “Phantom of the Opera” at 4 and 7 p.m. May 25 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

DANCE

“When you watch a musical or movie, you can fall in love with the characters but want more than what you see that first time,” Yakovleva said. “As an artist, I tend to expand the stories of what I see. You can always create more background or imagine a different path the characters will take. As a dancer and choreographer, I also see everything in movement and want to express all these emotions and feelings in more impactful ways. ‘Phantom’ is one of those timeless stories that is so rich and layered with emotions that it begs for more — more dance, more exploration of feelings, more reactions. Not only can we bring new, exciting choreography to life, but I have intertwined the most incredible music in this production. The best way to

describe it is electrifying.”

Former IBC student Morgan Rust, who grew up in Noblesville, returns to play the role of Christine.

“IBC is the place where all of my formative training took place,” Rust said. “I grew up with the teachers being family to me, so having them guide me at this stage of my career is an incredible blessing. It also comes with additional layers — I want them to see that all their emotional and physical investment in me is reaping benefits.”

Carmel resident Justin Hamilton, who is a high school senior who takes online classes, plays the Phantom.

“The biggest challenge while rehearsing for the production of “Phantom of the Opera’ is not only learning all the choreography, but also being able to find new ways to interpret the character and convince the audience who Phantom is and what he stands for,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton took a hiatus from ballet at age 13 in 2019 for three years. He returned to IBC in the summer of 2022. He will join the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago as a trainee after graduating.

INDY OPERA CLOSES SEASON WITH ‘A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC”

Indianapolis Opera’s “A Little Night Music” closed the 2023-24 season with “A Little Night Music” May 3-5 at the The Toby Theater at Newfields.

The Toby Theater at Newfields is one of a handful of sites where Indy Opera presents events each year. Indianapolis Opera General Director David Starkey said it is important to be in the community, rather than asking the community to come to it. During his May 4 pre-show announcements, Starkey said, “Music does make our society better.”

Cast members, Indianapolis resident Kathleen Hacker, left, and Carmel resident Rachelle Woolston (Photo by Jennifer A. Haire)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2024-00072 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers Room, 1 Civic Sq, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: PZ-2024-00072 V UDO Section 5.09 (B1) Maximum 42-inch fence allowed in the front yard, 72 inches requested. Also, minimum 25% visibility required, 0% visibility requested.

The corner lot site is located at 10940 Timber Lane. (Jordan Woods, Lot 101). It is zoned S2/ Residence. Filed by Christi Mehringer, owner.

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.

Christi Mehringer PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2024-00057 SE

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 28th of May, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: Seeking for Short Term Rental Special Exception Approval

On the property being known as: 11407 Green Street, Carmel IN 46033

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00057 SE

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: S5 T17 R4

16-14-05-02-04-060.000

29-14-05-204-060.000-018

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

Ruth K. Orono PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2024-00073V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 28th day of May, 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:

UDO section 2.06 minimum 10’ side yard building setback allowed, 5’ requested

With the property being known as: 11025 Westfield Blvd., Carmel, IN, 46280

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00073 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Acreage 0.34 Section 6, Township 17, Range 4

Parcel Number: 17-14-06-03-01-003.000

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.

Katy Matthews PETITIONERS

Carmel dancers share title role in ‘Snow White’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

University High School sophomore Sophia Cahn can hardly contain her excitement about her role of Snow White.

BALLET

“My favorite parts are partnering, and the scene at the Dwarfs’ house,” Cahn said. “It’s so much fun dancing and interacting with my friends in character, and I can’t wait to perform it on stage. With this being my biggest role, it

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2024-00077 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 28th day of May 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:

Build a 6’-7’ privacy fence in the front yard w/ no visibility when a maximum of 42” tall fence is allowed w/ 25% visibility in the front yard of a corner lot.

With the property being known as 380 Patrica Ct., Carmel, IN 46033.

The application is identified at Docket No. PZ-202400077V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel # 16-10-31-04-03001.000.

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.

Jordan Logan Petitioner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2024-00074 V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 28th day of May 2024 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Seeking approval for 20’ front yard building setback with the minimum 30’ front yard building setback is allowed.

With the property being known as: 10838 McPherson Street, Carmel, IN 46280

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2024-00074 V

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .00 Section 1, Township 17, Range 3 HOMEPLACE Section 1 Lot 219

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.

Davis Building Group LLC.

PETITIONERS

University High School sophomore Sophia Cahn plays the title role of “Snow White” in two performances. (Photo courtesy of CIDE)

can be challenging at times, but the process is extremely rewarding, and I have so much to look forward to.”

Cahn, a Carmel resident, shares the title role with Carmel High School sophomore Sienna Paquette in the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s production of “Snow White” May 18-19 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Paquette performs at 2 p.m. May 18 and 4 p.m. May 19. Cahn’s performances are set for 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 1 p.m. May 19.

“These two girls have great work ethics in both classes and rehearsals, where they

spend over 20 hours a week,” CIDE Co-Artistic Director Ashley Jacobs said. “With ‘Snow White’ being a storybook ballet, the acting is an important aspect of the role, and both Sienna and Sophia have great confidence and stage presence needed for this role.”

Paquette said Snow White has to go through many emotions as the story progresses. Paquette said she looks forward to the challenge because it is her first lead role in CIDE’s spring ballet.

“This is the biggest role I have had in the company, which results in long rehearsals multiple days a week,” Paquette said. “I am honored to perform the role of Snow White. With it comes many challenges, learning more about the importance of technique and artistry to entertain the audience. (It’s) much different than dancing in the corps de ballet, where the audience’s focus is toward the soloist. I also needed to learn more about pas de deux, or dancing with a partner. This role has allowed me to grow substantially as a dancer.”

For more, visit cidedance.org.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Carmel, Indiana

Department: Information and Communication Systems (ICS) 10701 N. College Ave. Suite A Carmel, IN 46280

Project: City of Carmel - AV Improvements

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids, during regular business hours, up to, but not later than 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, with the First Floor Receptionist at City Hall 1 Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, and shall include the non-collusion affidavit required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the following words only written in ink on the outside of the envelope:

Bid: City of Carmel - AV Improvements

Project manuals may be obtained from at the Repro Graphix, Inc. ePlanroom (website: www. reprographix.com). Once registered, Bidders can download the complete set of documents in .PDF form. Registered bidders will receive electronic distribution of addendums and other electronic communications during the bidding period. Bidders can purchase hard copies of the documents from Repro Graphix, Inc. for the cost of printing as established by the Printer. Bid packets will be available after May 21st, 2024.

All bids are to be sealed with the word “BPW – City of Carmel – AV Improvements” on the lower left hand corner of the envelope. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m. on June 5th, 2024 at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on the 2nd floor of Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN. All persons interested in bidding shall register a contact name and address with the Street Department to ensure that all changes or questions and answers are available for review by all interested parties.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids and proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days, such bids and proposals to remain in full force and effect during said time period. The City of Carmel 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 for bids when, in the City’s sole discretion, it believes that it is in the best interests of the City to do so, as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5- 22-18-2.

There will be a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 A.M. EST on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. The address is Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032. Site tour will follow pre-bid meeting. Any questions regarding this pre-bid meeting can email Morgan Rinehart at mrinehart@carmel.in.gov.

Timothy Renick Director – Carmel ICS

Paquette

Blueprint for Improvement: Culinary haven in Zionsville

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in Zionsville’s Buttonwood Farms neighborhood in 2003, this home’s owners sought to enhance both the style and functionality of their kitchen. Our team’s vision optimized both aspects, resulting in a space that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Extending new cabinetry to the ceiling increases storage space and perceived ceiling height while beadboard detailing on the new built-in and island lends them a more furniture-like quality,

• Glossy artisanal tiles, arranged in a herringbone pattern, introduce depth and elevate the room’s aesthetic appeal,

• European oak accents on the new built-in and island contribute a warm, organic element to the room’s diverse material palette,

• Deep green and terracotta tones serve as perfect accents to complement the neutral cabinets and appliances, injecting personality and a pop of pizzaz.

• A beverage fridge bookends the island, offering convenient access to both the breakfast nook and snack bar.

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.

44. Grace Church prayer ending

45. *Kind of canoe at Eiteljorg Museum

47. Choice of two

49. Fishers winter hrs.

50. Classify

51. Beat, but barely

53. Many a PU grad

54. Handy communication, initially

55. Promotes

59. Hoosier hooter

61. *Historic period

63. All for ___ (in vain)

64. *Formal dance

66. Orderly grouping

69. Fuzzy image

70. Frozen drink brand

71. Westfield HS grammar class subjects

72. Capital of Peru

73. Achy

74. Bellybutton type

75. Cable TV sports award Down

1. Some noblewomen 2. “No way!” 3. Hullabaloo 4. *Unmarried 5. Pepsi-___ 6. Doc bloc

7. *Halloween decoration

8. Tony George’s given name

9. In ___ of (rather than)

Carmel HS chem class spot

Nickel-and-dime

Playground retort

Kids’ little piggies

Flat-topped hill

Salon job

Chow ___ (Chinese dish)

Indy baseball team, and a hint to the answers to

the starred clues

29. Old Italian coin

31. Ex-Pacer Skiles

32. Kind of manual 33. Barely manages 34. Fender blemish 35. Soft drink

36. Burden

37. Like a Gold Album

41. Animated figure, briefly

43. Angela Buchman weather word

46. Encourage

48. Butler frat letter

52. *Exact look-alike

54. Vice President Burr

56. Wrinkly fruits

57. Loud heartbeat

58. Wander

59. Kimono sashes

60. Home to Baylor University

62. Rajah’s wife

63. Where SPG means Simon Property Group

65. “To Kill a Mockingbird” author

67. *Compete in the Mini-Marathon

68. Singer DiFranco Answers on Page

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