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The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals on Feb. 28 upheld a determination by the City of Carmel’s director of CITY NEWS community services that effectively prohibits a proposed gas station in the Village of WestClay.

The unanimous vote was in response to an appeal by VOWC developer Brenwick TND Communities LLC and Indy Holdings LLC, which planned to purchase an acre of land at 2425 Harleston St. to build a four-pump gas station. The petitioners asked the BZA to reverse a decision by DOCS director Mike Hollibaugh that a city ordinance approved in September 2021 prohibiting new gas stations with 500 feet of residential buildings applies in the VOWC. Tom Houston, Brenwick general manager, told the BZA that he does not believe the new ordinance applies in the VOWC, which was developed as a planned unit development with its own ordinance to govern development standards. Per the VOWC PUD, gas stations are a permitted use. “(Remonstrators) have a democratic remedy, which is to go to the council and ask the council to amend our ordinance,” Houston said. “If the council amends our ordinance, we’ll salute and that’s the end of the discussion, but I believe the director’s letter of determination conflicts with (the VOWC PUD).”

Hollibaugh told the BZA that his department determined that the VOWC PUD is silent on the acceptable proximity of gas stations to residential areas, meaning that the city’s new ordinance applies.

“I feel like the (determination) letter that you have before you is the right letter with the right outcome,” he said.

The Carmel City Council passed the ordinance requiring a 500-foot setback after several people who live near the proposed gas station spoke out against potential negative health impacts of exposure to benzene and other chemicals associated with petroleum. At the time the ordinance was approved, city attorneys said the new rule didn’t apply to WestClay, but the city reversed course in December 2021 when Hollibaugh issued the determination letter.

Houston said the sale of the land to Indy Holdings was dependent on the company installing technology to capture benzene fumes.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel and Ukraine are separated by 5,000 miles, but the Hoosier city and many of its residents are showing GLOBAL their support for the people of the eastern European nation under attack by neighboring Russia.

Alex Morozov, a Carmel resident originally from Ukraine, helped organize a Feb 26 rally to support Ukraine on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. He said he was pleased by the turnout of hundreds of people, many of them holding blue and yellow flags and signs.

Morozov’s been constantly in touch with family members still in Ukraine, including his father and brother in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital and a target of Russian forces. The windows in his brother’s apartment shattered as a result of the attack, Morozov said, leading his brother to take cover for hours in a bathroom.

Morozov, however, is optimistic about Ukraine’s future. “(Russian President Vladimir) Putin did not expect that Ukraine would join united, despite all differences,” said Morozov, a business owner who has offices in Carmel and Ukraine. “Ukraine is united, and because of this I believe we will prevail. We’re strong, and we will prevail.”

Carmel residents Diamond and Matt Wittlief and their two children, Tommy, 11, and Samantha, 6, attended the rally in downtown Indianapolis, homemade signs in hand. Their neighbor is Ukrainian, and they traveled to Monument Circle to show their support for her and the nation as a whole.

“It’s the right thing to do,” Diamond Wittlief said. “We always tell our kids, ‘If you see someone else being bullied, you stand up to the bully. You don’t walk away. You don’t look the other way, even if you think it’s not your problem and you don’t know the kid.

It’s still the right thing to do.’ Hopefully, this is reinforcing that notion.”

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican who represents Indiana’s 5th District, also attended the rally. Spartz, who was born in

Clockwise from back left, Carmel residents Diamond, Tommy, Matt and Samantha Wittlief display homemade signs supporting Ukraine at a rally Feb. 26 on Monument Circle. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

Carmel resident and Ukraine native Alex Morozov, left, who helped organize a Feb. 26 rally to support Ukraine on Monument Circle in Indianapolis, welcomes U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz to the event. Spartz was also born in Ukraine.

Ukraine, has been vocal about the “lack of leadership and strategy on multiple fronts” by the U.S. government in its response.

“I would also like to ask my fellow Americans to stand with the people of Ukraine in their fight for peace and freedom against evil,” she said in a statement issued by her office. “They are fighting this war not just for them, but for all of us. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and be vigilant in our fight to preserve our freedoms for our children and for all people who died for them.”

MAYOR: ‘WE FEEL THEIR PAIN’ The City of Carmel is showing its support for Ukraine by changing the lights on the Monon Greenway bridge over Carmel Drive and the ambient lighting in Midtown Plaza to blue and yellow.

“We stand in full support of the people of Ukraine who are fighting for represen-

tative government and their freedom,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard stated. “We are fortunate here in Carmel to have many residents of Ukrainian descent, and we want them to know that we feel their pain and we hope and pray for peace in their homeland.”

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Redistricting affects precincts

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Clay01 to Clay71 now. Everyone is going to have to be alert to what their precinct name is now. The same thing happened to everyHamilton County voters should expect body in Jackson Township.” changes to nearly every precinct in the May Sheller said some precincts in Westfield 3 primary election. have changed, too.

ELECTION Indiana is required New maps showing the changes by state and federal can be found at hamiltoncounty. law to redraw General Assembly in.gov under the “Election Office” and congressional maps following tab and the “Precinct and District the nationwide census every 10 Maps” tab. Printed copies of the years. maps are available in the Elections Hamilton County Elections AdOffice for $3.

Sheller ministrator Beth Sheller said voting Sheller said if a resident’s presites have changed for 42 of 217 precincts. cinct has changed, they will be mailed a Many of the site changes are the result of yellow card with the new name and polling organizations no longer wanting to serve as site. She said the cards will likely arrive in voting sites.

April.

“They’re all for various reasons,” Sheller Despite the precinct changes, early votsaid. “We had a church close and some of ing locations remain the same. The Hamilton them get day cares and then don’t want to County Courthouse and the Hamilton County (serve as a poll site).”

Fairgrounds, both in Noblesville, will open Hamilton County has added 10 new poll for early voting April 5. Satellite locations sites, and many precincts have new names, also remain the same, such as each municwhich affects all of Clay Township. ipality’s city hall. They open April 20. May 3 “If you’re in the Carmel precinct, your is the only day voters can go to their polling name has changed,” Sheller said. “Instead site if they haven’t completed early voting of neighborhood names, they are strictly elsewhere.

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Primary challenge for prosecutor Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney D. Lee Buckingham, 56, is facing a challenge in the May 3 Republican primary in his bid for reelection from Greg Garrison, 74, a retired attorney famous for successfully prosecuting

a rape case against boxer Mike Tyson in 1992 and hosting a talk radio show for 20 years.

Both candidates are Fishers residents who have not sought elected office outside of this position before. Buckingham became Hamilton County’s prosecuting attorney in 2011.

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J. GREGORY GARRISON Education: IU Bloomington, Social Studies BS ed, 1970. IU School of Law, J.D. 1973.

Occupation: Lawyer Website: garrisonforprosecutor.com Why do you want Garrison to run for office? The prosecutor of Hamilton County must be focused at all times on the protection of the citizens. Currently, there are violent crimes within the county that are going unprosecuted. As we are seeing more and more crime coming from Marion County, the priorities of the prosecutor’s office need to change now. It starts with putting the victim first. The prosecutor should work hand in hand with law enforcement to build the case. Finally, the prosecutor should train and trust his deputy prosecutors to find the appropriate resolution, whether plea or trial, for each case.

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fice? Approximately 50 years of experience in the prosecution of felonies across Indiana. I have tried high-profile death penalty murder cases as well as successfully prosecuted Mike Tyson for rape in Marion County.

I am not afraid of the hard work involved in such cases and therefore, I will not limit myself to only pursuing “perfect cases.”

What are the top 3 issues that your campaign will focus on?

1. Protecting citizens from violent crimes 2. Build a rapport with law enforcement to prepare stronger cases for prosecution 3. Train the next generation of deputy prosecutors to leave a legacy for the next generation.

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D. LEE BUCKINGHAM II Education: Loyola University of Chicago: Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minors in philosophy and theology. Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis: Doctorate of Buckingham Jurisprudence Occupation: Prosecuting Attorney for the 24th Judicial Circuit of Indiana (Hamilton County) Website: BuckinghamForProsecutor.com Why do you want to run for office?

I have dedicated my professional life to protecting the citizens of Hamilton County, and I enjoy the challenges that serving as prosecuting attorney brings. I would like to continue leading the office and working together with law enforcement to help maintain Hamilton County as one of the best and safest places to live, work and raise a family in the entire state. I also want to provide continued stability and continuity for my hardworking and dedicated staff

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What are your qualifications for this office? Having served as prosecuting attorney since 2011, I have the necessary proven experience to effectively and efficiently run the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. I also served as a deputy prosecuting attorney for 16 years between 1995 and 2010 before I was sworn in as the elected prosecuting attorney.

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A Carmel firefighter and a former member of the Carmel City Council are facing off in the May 3 Republican primary election to win the Hamilton County Council District 1 seat, which includes parts of Carmel and

Fishers.

Tim Griffin, 42, and John Accetturo, 73, both Carmel residents, are seeking to replace Councilor Fred Glynn, who is running for state representative.

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JOHN V. ACCETTURO Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, graduate of Command and General Staff College, graduate of FEMA Emergency Management Officer Course Accetturo Previous political experience: Carmel City Council 2008-2011 Website: accetturo4countycouncil.com Why do you want to run for office? To help make Hamilton County government better What are your qualifications for Hamilton County Council?

• Previous experience on an Indiana government fiscal body • 30-plus years of leadership in managing taxpayer money • Certified Government Financial Manager What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on?

• Positive campaigning

• Service to the taxpayer • Making Hamilton County government better What sets you apart from the other candidates running for this office?

• Previous experience on a government fiscal body in Indiana • Knowledge of Indiana government budgeting and appropriation process • No employment or financial ties to any local government • 30-plus years’ experience managing taxpayer money • Veteran of the U.S. Army What other organizations are you involved with?

• Association of Government Accountants • Italian Heritage Society of Indiana • Notre Dame College Prep • Marian University • Knights of Columbus • Military Officers Association of America

TIM GRIFFIN Education: Carmel High School graduate, IUPUI Occupation: CFD Firefighter and publis information officer Previous political experience: Although I have not Griffin run for an elected office, I have been very involved in several local campaigns and elections.

Website: TGforHC.com Why do you want to run for office? I see being an elected official as the next step in being able to serve more residents in Hamilton County. I can take my experiences and interactions as a firefighter, volunteer and Carmel resident and use those to make an impact on our county. I want to ensure that we will always have a safe, financially sound and proactive county for generations to come.

What are your qualifications for this office? I have been an active resident of Carmel for almost 30 years. As a firefighter,

I get to experience and understand resident needs on a daily basis. As a public information officer, I understand the importance of communicating with constituents.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Hamilton County must continue to be a safe place to live.

Safety includes so much more than just police and fire. It also includes safe roads, infrastructure and health.

As a county, we must focus on more education, preparedness and future strategic planning as it relates to pandemics.

I am a strong fiscal conservative and will always advocate for low taxes and being fiscally responsible.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? To me, there is nothing more important than making a positive difference in the community that you work and live in. I love people, I love being out in the community, and more importantly am passionate about helping people.

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Affidavit: Mom confined 9 hours

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lacerations on her body. Marcia Claerbout told police that her son had arrived at the home in the morning and at approximately A Carmel man arrested for fatally stab9 a.m. shoved her down the stairs. She said bing his 75-year-old father allegedly conhe then handcuffed her and tied her up with fined his mother with an extension cord. She told police POLICE handcuffs and an exthat her son ranted and raved tension cord for several throughout the day, spouting varihours before the murder, according ous conspiracy theories. to a probable cause affidavit reAccording to the affidavit, David leased Feb. 24.

Claerbout arrived home at approxiChristopher Brian Claerbout, 40, mately 6 p.m., walked into the house was formally charged Feb. 24 with to ask what was going on and then Christopher murder, two counts of criminal conwent into the garage with ChristoClaerbout finement, domestic battery resulting pher Claerbout, where Marcia Claerin serious bodily injury, intimidation, auto bout heard them talking heatedly. She soon theft and two counts of theft. He is being heard screams and freed herself enough to held in the Hamilton County Jail. run outside to yell for neighbors to call 911.

According to the document, police were During an interview with police, Christocalled to the 3500 block of Rolling Springs pher Claerbout told investigators that he Drive shortly after 6 p.m. Feb. 21 by a neighput his mother in handcuffs to hold her unbor reporting a domestic dispute and a man der the war crimes act. He accused his parlying in the driveway. David Claerbout was ents of multiple crimes and told police that pronounced dead at the scene with multiple he is Donald Trump, his mother is Hillary stab wounds to the hand, chest, back and Clinton, and his father is Bill Clinton. abdomen.

Christopher Claerbout refused to answer Police found Marcia Claerbout inside the questions about encountering his father home in handcuffs and with bruises and earlier in the day, the affidavit stated.

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PAC: Compensation public record

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt issued a formal opinion Feb. 22 agreeing with positions held by members CITY NEWS of the local media and some Carmel city councilors that compensation paid to a former employee as part of a settlement agreement should be part of the public record.

The opinion was issued in response to formal complaints filed by Current Publishing in September 2021 and the Indianapolis Star the following month after the City of Carmel refused to release information regarding a settlement reached with an employee who filed a harassment complaint against then-City Attorney Doug Haney.

Haney resigned in December 2020, and the city council launched an investigation into the city’s handling of the complaint the following year. Sue Finkam, who was president of the council in 2021, said it was difficult to fully investigate the matter without access to the settlement.

“My concern is that, given the nature of this complaint, there might have been terms in a settlement that would be imposed upon the city administration to implement training or policy changes,” Finkam said. “As a city councilor who is over administration and finance, it’s hard to understand if we’ve done our job without understanding the terms of the settlement, because the most important thing that needs to come out of this is that we have better controls in place, and this never happens again.”

Jon Oberlander, interim corporation counsel for the City of Carmel, stated in a

response to the public access counselor regarding the formal complaints that the settlement is part of a personnel file and therefore not a public record. He argued that settlements previously ruled as public documents in other cases only became so when the matter had gone to court. The case in question never reached litigation.

Britt confirmed that many elements of a personnel file may be shielded from public view, but he stated that compensation paid to an employee — whether or not a case went before a judge — is not among them.

The opinion is advisory and does not require the city to release the compensation information. City of Carmel spokesperson Dan McFeely said that the city is “reviewing the opinion and will issue a response in due course.”

Councilor Laura Campbell, who served as council president in 2020 and led the council’s investigation, said she was pleased to see the opinion.

“The opinion affirms my belief that the amount of the settlement is a public record, and I hope that the city releases the requested information in a timely fashion not only to the media but to the city council as well,” Campbell stated.

Finkam said she still hasn’t seen any portion of the settlement. When she looked for a claim relating to compensation in the settlement, she was told the city only paid the deductible to an insurance company.

When asked by Current about the specific claim, the City of Carmel provided a link to all claims approved between 2020 and 2022 but did not specify which one is related to the settlement. Current has filed a public information request for the specific claim.

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Shirley (Wilson) Weiss, 92, was surrounded by family as she passed, February 28, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Shirley graduated from Versailles High School in 1947 as the Valedictorian, President of her class, and President of the Sunshine Society.

She continued her education and graduated from the Indiana Business School. She was a longtime resident of Greensburg, IN, was active in the United Methodist Church, and retired from Delta Faucet as the Plant Manager’s Secretary in 1991. She then moved to Carmel, IN to care for her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Margaret (Wilson) Ehlers and Vivian (Wilson) Watts, and her nephews Ivan Ehlers and John Watts.

She is survived by her daughters, Charissa Weiss of Indianapolis, IN, Laurice (Christopher) Varnau of Indianapolis, IN, and Alison Weiss of Galveston, IN. She is also survived by her grandson Nicholas Varnau, and granddaughters Hannah (Tessa) Vashel and Bethany (Henry) Roberts, great-granddaughters Abigail, Kendall, and Madelyn Roberts, and several nieces, greatnieces, and great-nephews.

Shirley donated her body to the Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Anatomical Gift Program. A private celebration of life for the family will be planned in the summer.

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CCS expands recruitment efforts

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launched in 2015.

CCS administrators have begun efforts to recruit new teachers to the district for Carmel Clay Schools is feeling the impact the 2022-23 school year through virtual and of the state’s teacher shortage, but not in-person career fairs with colleges near nearly as much and far. CCS has recently expanded EDUCATION as many other its recruitment efforts at historicaldistricts. ly Black colleges and universities as Instead of having 300 to 400 apit attempts to further diversify its plicants per open teacher position in workforce. elementary schools, for instance, CCS Oestreich credited Terri Robis attracting 50 to 75 interested canerts-Leonard, the district’s diversity, didates, according to Tom Oestreich, equity and inclusion officer, with Oestreich assistant superintendent of staff and broadening recruitment efforts. student services, who presented an update “It’s because of her connections that we’re on the district’s teacher recruitment efforts able to get these meetings,” Oestreich said. at the Feb. 28 school board meeting.

“I’ve tried this before in a previous district I “Where we really feel the teacher shortwas in, and they wouldn’t open the door for age is when we have a maternity leave or me. Terri’s opening doors for us to get meetmedical leave we have to fill, and there are ings with different universities across the sometimes no candidates for those differcountry to see what we can do to get the ent leave positions,” Oestreich said. best teachers in front of our kids.”

Statewide, nearly 97 percent of school Oestreich said that between March and districts that responded to an annual surAugust 2021 CCS had a turnover rate of less vey by the Bayh College of Education at than 5 percent — which includes retireIndiana State University reported teacher ments — among teachers, which he said is shortages for the 2021-22 school year, significantly lower than rates at many other which is the highest total since the survey districts.

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Westfield senior wrestler develops into top heavyweight

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Four years ago, Westfield High School senior Mihail Platonov was not only a newcomer to wrestling, but to all sports.

“I wasn’t an athlete before high school,” said Platonov, who is called Mike by friends. “Starting wrestling in high school, it was my first sport. I really wanted to try something, had a lot of friends that wrestled and wanted to do something I wouldn’t quit at.”

The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Platonov has come a long way, finishing second in the 285-pound weight class at the Feb. 19 IHSAA wrestling state finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Platonov lost to Rochester’s Marshall Fishback 3-2 in the championship match.

After beating Columbia City’s Ian Clifford in the first round, Platonov upset New Prairie’s Hunter Whitenack 4-2 in the quarterfinals and Brownsburg’s Leighton Jones 8-5 in the semifinals.

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“For him to put two matches together against high quality opponents, was just remarkable,” Shamrocks coach Philip Smith said. “Mike has always found a way to keep matches close, even when kids are a little better than him. He finally found a way to catch those guys. He kept plugging away.

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way to close the gap on some of those kids who are little more experienced or more athletic? He kept his nose down, kept working hard. He didn’t get discouraged. He kept honing his craft. It seems like every day he got better.”

Platonov (39-8) had placed second in the sectional, won the regional and was third at semistate.

“His biggest improvement is just being able to score offensively,” Smith said. “When he was younger, it was all about getting matches. This year, he flipped a switch and he could beat anybody. He had the intent to win every match he played. It changed his mind that he wanted to be the best.”

Platonov, who moved to Westfield from Riga, Latvia, when he was 6 years old, said summer practices helped him improve this season.

“I felt like I had a really rough start but was doing well where it counted, especially going into the postseason,” Platonov said.

“I felt like a lot of things came together. My confidence started showing. (I had) trust in my training, my coaches. More than anything, it was my dream. Dreams are made in that stadium, and I needed to take it.”

Platonov said he looks forward to the opportunity to wrestle in college but hasn’t made a choice.

Platonov said he wants to major in engineering or parks and recreation Senior Braxton Vest, Platonov’s teammate, finished third in the 120-pound class at the state meet. He finished with a 41-7 record.

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Sam Costa race returns March 26

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Race Director Terry Townsend has a motto for this year’s Sam Costa race.

“It’s the 51st anniversary, RUNNING three years in the making and worth the wait,” Townsend said.

The 51st Annual Sam Costa half- and quarter-marathons are set for March 26 at Northview Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel. The 2020 and 2021 races were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The race is presented by Indy Runners and Walkers.

The half-marathon starts at 9 a.m. The quarter-marathon, which launched in 2006, begins at 9:10 a.m.

Townsend has only run the race twice.

“That was back in the 1980s, and that’s when they asked me if I would be a director,” Townsend said. “I had no idea this would be a lifetime gig.”

Costa, a detective with the Chicago Police Dept., was a runner who had friends in central Indiana. They would run in a race called the Central Indiana Striders Half Marathon.

When Costa died from cancer, the race was renamed the Sam Costa Half Marathon.

“I’m a sucker for those kinds of stories,” Townsend said. “I think it’s valuable that it is the oldest race in Indiana. People love it.

People come from all over the U.S. We typically have 12 to 14 states represented. We’ll have about 1,000 runners.”

This is the 47th year the race will be held in Carmel. It was at Clay Middle School until 2004 and held one year at Cherry Tree Elementary School before moving to Northview in 2006.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel High School boys swimming team got a huge boost at the start of the IHSAA state finals.

SWIMMING The Greyhounds set a national high school record in the 200-yard medley relay in the first event of the Feb. 26 IHSAA state finals at the Indiana University Natatorium at IUPUI. The relay team of junior Sean Sullivan, senior Ryan Malicki, junior Aaron Shackell and senior Christopher Holmes won in a time of 1:26.88. The Greyhounds won five more events en route to their eighth consecutive state title. Carmel won with 381 points, second-most in state finals history, and Zionsville was second with 247.

“Breaking the national record set the tone for the afternoon,” CHS coach Chris Plumb said. “It took the entire season to determine who went where on the relay, and Friday night confirmed we finally had the right athletes in the right stroke.”

Plumb said the time was surprising.

“We thought we had a chance at the

national record, but to beat it by a second is fantastic,” he said of the previous record of 1:27.44 set by Baylor School (Tennessee) in 2014.

The Greyhounds also swept the other two relays. The 200 freestyle relay of Holmes, senior Graham Seaver, sophomore Gregg Enoch and Sullivan won in 1:22.53. The 400 freestyle relay of Shackell, Enoch, sophomore Brandon Malicki and Sullivan won in 2:58.11.

In individual races, Sullivan won the 100 freestyle in 44.22. He finished 11th at last year’s state meet. The other individual champions were Shackell in the 100 butterfly in 47.69 and Ryan Malicki in the 100 breaststroke in 53.89. He entered the 100 butterfly as the defending state champion.

Malicki peaked at the right time, also finishing second in 200 individual medley.

“I swam a best time in the 200 IM (in prelims) and had my fastest relay splits for my legs of the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay,” he said. “I think this year I made the biggest gains in my endurance.

Compared to last year, my last 50 of the 200-yard races has gotten much better.”

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Police in Carmel and Johns Creek, Ga., have identified the husband of a missing woman as a person of interest POLICE in her disappearance.

Xavier Breland Jr., 37, has not been charged in the disappearance of his wife, Ciera Breland, 31, but police revealed March 2 that he is a person of interest in the case. Xavier Breland has been arrested on an unreCiera Breland lated warrant out of Coweta County in Georgia and is in the Hamilton County Jail awaiting extradition.

Ciera Breland, whose maiden name is Locklair, was last seen between 10 and 11 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Xavier Breland 14400 block of Baldwin Lane, which is near Ditch Road and 146th Street. She is described as a white female, 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, with blond hair, last seen wearing a black top and purple shorts.

Anyone with information regarding the missing persons case is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.

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By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Noblesville resident Geoff Davis grew up in Carmel, where the neighborhood sledding hill in his backyard attracted kids with sleds and toboggans.

ACHIEVEMENT His love for tobogganing having grown through the years, Davis built his own toboggan and took a group of four people to Camden, Maine, to compete in the Feb. 11-13 U.S. National Toboggan Championships.

Davis, a woodworker, reached out to his friend Joe Rudy in January about participating in the championships.

“I said, ‘We need to go on an adventure’ because we’d been planning canoe trips to the Adirondacks, but they’ve closed some areas for the season, so we were looking for something else,” Davis said. “I said, ‘Let’s go compete in the nationals. Let’s go to Camden.’ And he said, ‘Yes, we should go.’”

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Team members ranged in age from 17 (Morosi) to 59 (Davis).

Next year, Davis wants to help organize a women’s team for the championships.

Davis built his first toboggan in 2018 when he was the maker-in-residence at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers.

“I wanted to do a culminating project for my time there and do something that was an alternative to Black Friday,” he said. “I wanted to give people something more interesting to do.”

At the time, Davis had never built a toboggan but always wanted to because of his sledding experience. Toboggan construction uses a wood-bending method, where the maker steams the wood and bends it into the end shape.

“Traditions are important, and a toboggan is the epitome of a traditional sled,” Davis said.

Maine, where Davis has spent his summers the past 20 years, has also influenced his work.

“All my work goes back to my experience in Maine and trying to reclaim that,” Davis said. “Whenever I have an excuse to go to Maine, I take it.”

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As part of the upcoming bicentennial, the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission is soliciting past and present residents to submit their remembrances and experiences of county life for an upcoming book, “Celebrating Hamilton County, Indiana: 200 Years of Change.” The deadline for contributions is March 15.

Photos are also welcome. Selected stories and photos will be featured in the book itself and more in an accompanying blog.

All submissions will be saved for posterity, according to Bicentennial Coordinator Jessica Petty.

The special edition book is being created by a team of volunteer writers, editors and historians and is scheduled to be published in November. Paid ads can also be purchased with an early August deadline.

“The goal of the book is to discuss all nine townships in Hamilton County and to

include those more recent stories,” said Petty, noting each township will have its own chapter.

Several well-known residents have agreed to contribute chapters. Hamilton County historian David Heighway will write the book’s opening chapter and the chapter on Noblesville Township, where he has lived for 29 years.

“The book will be a great opportunity for starting conversations about dealing with issues today by looking at what actions the county has taken in the past,” Heighway said. “I also hope that a lot of young people will take an interest in this.”

Another part of the Noblesville Township section will include African American history, a backstory perhaps not as familiar as others. It will be authored by Bryan Glover, director of Learning for Roberts Settlement, who graduated from Noblesville High School in 1975. Glover serves on the board of directors for the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and the Noblesville Diversity Coalition.

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Spring sustainability workshop — The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a spring sustainability workshop focusing on invasive species from 9 a.m. to noon April 2 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. The workshop costs $10. Register at hamiltonswcd.org and learn more about invasive species at hcinvasives.org.

The Great Bourbon Raffle — Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana and CHAMP Camp are presenting The Great Bourbon Raffle, which offers an opportunity to own six rare bottles of bourbon from the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. Tickets cost $100. Learn more at oki.wish.org/pappy.

Flower sale fundraiser — Carmel Elementary will hold its flower sale through March 21. The annual sale has been raising funds for Carmel Elementary for nearly 50 years.

The sale supports the Carmel Elementary PTO and its efforts to support the students and staff at the school.The sale will include flowers and plants, from potted annuals to hanging baskets. Learn more and place orders at carmelflowersale.com.

Civil War Roundtable — The Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable will meet March 9 at Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, to hear from Ray Boomhower, senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press and biographer of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Simple as flipping a switch Commentary by Amanda Cross Sometimes, the things we do to help the climate feel complicated and expensive.

Fortunately, conserving energy SOLAR is the exception: It is as easy as turning off a switch, and it actually saves you money.

The vast majority of the electricity we use in Indiana is generated by burning coal, and it is the single-biggest polluter of our water and air. So, reducing how much electricity we use gives double the benefit: It saves us money and makes the global climate more stable.

You can find lots of ways to reduce how much electricity you use. Start by making a list of the things around you that use electricity. Then, think through how you can use each item on your list less or change them to be more efficient. Some common strategies include: • Switching to LED light bulbs and getting in the habit of turning off lights when you leave a room.

• Improving the insulation in your home so your furnace and air conditioner don’t have to use so much electricity to

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• Choosing energy-efficient models when it’s time to replace your appliances.

Another thing you might not have thought of is the importance of spreading the word. Earth Hour is from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 26. During that hour, participants will turn off their nonessential lights and electrical equipment for one hour.

People all around the world will be participating, but the electricity they save in that hour is just a bonus. The real power (pun intended) of Earth Hour is as a rallying point. It helps raise awareness and brings our community together around the goal of being better stewards of the climate.

Check out EarthHour.org for more information, including ideas about how you can host an Earth Hour event in your community.

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By Les Morris news@currentincarmel.com Carmel resident Eric Grabovsky is the general manager at Pete’s Classic Storage & Restoration, which offers a variety of services for classic, rare and exotic vehicles under one roof on 56th Street in Indianapolis.

One part of the 25,000-square-foot building features an exquisite collection of vintage automobiles stored in an immaculate facility. Another area is devoted to restoring vehicles of that ilk, and there is a service garage for repair work on contemporary European luxury vehicles.

“It’s like day care for your car,” Grabovsky, 38, said as he showed a visitor around the storage facility, which can accommodate 55 cars. He weaved around a black 1965 Corvette Stingray, a ’38 Ford and a beige ’47 Chrysler Town & Country with real mahogany wood on its doors.

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Classic cars account for approximately 40 percent of Pete’s revenues. There are eight technicians on staff.

“Some people buy these cars for investment purposes,” Grabovsky said. “I tell them, ‘Buy what you love. If you don’t love it, nobody will love it, and if you love it, you will take care of it and the value goes up.’”

Grabovksy noted a 2003 black Land Rover Defender that’s no longer in production.

Next to it is a gleaming silver Rolls Royce with a new brake job, courtesy of Pete’s.

An artisan shop houses fine and rare cars, including a green Austin-Healy 3000, the hood open and seats stripped out.

Grabovsky’s technicians are restoring the original engine and transmission.

“We want to preserve the originality of this car,” he said. “If I put in a different motor, half the value is gone.”

In the corner of the shop is a ’65 Gor-

Eric Grabovsky, general manager at Pete’s Classic Storage & Restoration, looks under the hood of a vintage vehicle. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

A 1955 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce at Pete’s Classic Storage & Restoration. (Photo by Les Morris)

don-Keeble that is undergoing a complete restoration. Only 100 of the vehicles were ever produced. At the other end of the floor is a navy blue, 600-horsepower Ford Cobra.

Grabovsky recalled the story of a game the Cobra’s developer, former racecar driver Carroll Shelby, used to play. Shelby would settle into the driver’s seat and reach across the console to tape a $100 bill to the glove box. He would then tell his passenger that if they could grab the bill when he accelerated, it was theirs. Carroll hit the gas and the passenger would fly back into his

or her seat. Nobody ever had the dexterity to grab the $100.

John Haskin has had Grabovsky work on his two Jaguars, a 1967 XKE Series 1 coupe and a 1968 XKE Series 1.5 roadster.

“I’ve been dealing with different mechanics and auto people for years, and Eric is a cut above,” Haskin said. “Eric really takes an interest and makes sure you are happy with the work.”

Haskin also appreciates the Grabovksy’s storage and maintenance services.

“He makes sure nothing dries out from sitting,” he said. “All I have to do is call him and say, ‘I want to take the ’68 out,’ and it’s waiting for me to jump in.”

Grabovsky and his father, Ilya, started the business as a hobby. Both car enthusiasts, they co-owned some classic cars. The business moved to the 56th Street location from its longtime home at 49th and Pennsylvania streets in 2019. Grabovksy and his wife, Ericka, 40, have three children — Gabriella, a 19-year-old sophomore at Purdue, Francesca, 8, and Benjamin, 6.

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ON THE COVER: Carmel resident Eric Grabovsky is general manager and co-owner at Pete’s Classic Storage & Restoration. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

‘THE ULTIMATE TEAM SPORT’ Ilya Grabovsky taught his son, Eric, more than just an appreciation for fine cars. He also taught him the game of chess, a popular game in Ukraine, where Eric was born. Eric Grabovsky, the general manager of Pete’s Classic Storage & Restoration, has now passed his love of the game on to his children.

“It’s a very good game for kids to develop their brains and concentration,” Eric Grabovsky said. “I’ve taught them how to play to see how they improve academically and mentally. They can think better for themselves because (chess) is a problem-solving game. It’s like a puzzle.”

Eric Grabovsky said chess promotes forward thinking.

“If you can think four moves ahead, you can be a master chess player,” he said.

“The game also has implications in the business world, which Eric terms “the ultimate team sport,” because there is no off-season.

“Chess helps me think and problem solve in my daily business,” he said.

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California dreamin’ Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker There are two kinds of people in the world — those who believe that there are two kinds of people and those who do not. On some things we can agree, and on others we won’t. We humans bring our own experience, perspective and baseline personality to each decision and to every interaction. We might “swing for the fences” in one instance only to hold back in another, hoping “to live to fight another day.” The very duality of it all could seem confusing, erratic and inconsistent, but we somehow manage to wrangle our incongruencies into something that could rightly be called an ordered existence.

Some of us become risk takers. Our experience has taught us to rely on our abilities and to push boundaries. Others prefer the path more traveled, choosing to trust the accumulated wisdom of those who preceded us. Both approaches are correct. And both are spectacularly wrong. The reckless daredevil learns by frozen digits that mountain climbing is fraught with peril. And the office drone wakes to find themselves at the end of their life, barely lived.

If we cannot find our way to a clear choice among the divergent approaches, how can we proceed? Do we hang in the middle, taking some risk but not too much? Do we learn to go with the herd while not following it to slaughter?

But if we haven’t taken the big risk, if we haven’t made ourselves completely financially or emotionally vulnerable, have we made full use of this existence God gave us? In our own lives, are we resting too long or pushing too hard?

Our greatest moments often come when we walk the tightrope without a safety net, even as it rightly terrifies us. Do we make full use of our gifts in whatever form they take?

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

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My husband Doo and I recently returned from a West Coast jaunt to visit my twin sister and her family in L.A. We stayed a couple of nights with them and then drove down to Orange County, where we fantasized about retiring to Laguna or Dana Point or one of the other ultra-chic beach communities. Sand, surf and year-round sun? Sure beats the heck out of Indiana winters. And a decent double-wide would only set us back $750,000!

Alas, that is the main problem with our dream of moving to Southern California. Real estate prices are crazy. My wombmate’s home is a fourth the size of ours, has a small AstroTurf “lawn” in front and hangs on a cliff side, one heavy rain away from being washed into the valley. And yet, she could list that sucker for three times our suburban two-story with its big, gentle-sloping yard and two-car attached garage. I’m not exaggerating. Zillow confirmed this!

But our view is one of gloomy roundabouts and even-gloomier naked trees, not majestic mountains and forested canyons. She’s a short Uber ride from the Pacific, while we’re a grueling 13 hours by minivan from the Atlantic.

George Clooney lives in her neighborhood. My kids briefly went to school with the daughter of a WTHR meteorologist. There’s just no comparison.

So, yeah, we’re daydreaming of our own Southern California ocean-front place. We’re less than six months away from being empty nesters, after all, and surely our friends and family would come visit. They’ll have to stay in a hotel, of course, as our trailer won’t accommodate guests, but at least the weather and scenery will be beautiful.

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

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Consider apology, donation to PTE Editor, I was delighted to see your public commitment to vetting your advertisements more thoroughly. Thank you so much for listening to the Carmel community.

But the fact remains that the money you accepted from Unify Carmel led to (Prairie Trace Elementary Principal Kimberly) Piper being viciously attacked. The very first speaker at the Feb. 28 school board meeting indeed used his time, citing the ad you pub-

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stead, it seeks to divide us using these fear tactics. Carmel parents do not want their children to have some watered-down education that attempts to shield them from the truth of history. I guess Current will let you say anything if you have enough money for the ad space.

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What’s legal isn’t always ethical Editor, I was astonished and dismayed to see the advertisement that you decided to run in the Feb. 22 issue. It is a cowardly act to hide behind the sentiments of a “paid advertisement” as a platform for free speech. Cancel culture has no place in our community and certainly shouldn’t be available to the highest bidder. Where would it end? Should we all be concerned that any piece of media we consume or any text we send might be featured six weeks later on a two-page spread? Ads like that are used to silence people, not create dialog and community understanding. They are meant to foment fear among those who might be targeted on either side of an issue.

When I called your advertising de-

partment, you stated that your legal team cleared the ad. However, what is legal and what is ethical are not necessarily the same. Legally you may have covered your bases, but ethically you set the precedent that anyone in our community can pay for the privilege of bullying someone into silence.

In the future, I would ask Current to either evaluate the claims made in cancel culture advertising and write a news story where the content would be subject to fact checking and discussion or keep it in the comments section where it belongs. Because it seems like the only thing cancel culture does not apply to is my subscription of Current.

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We see how well economic sanctions are working and have worked. Let’s see, didn’t we put economic sanctions on Cuba nearly a half century ago? And Venezuela a decade ago? The placement of sanctions does two things. First and foremost, it makes millions of ordinary citizens live in abject poverty. Second, the placement of sanctions allows touchy-feely liberals to say, “Look, we are doing something. We got your backs.”

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Ad showcased caring nature of PTE principal Editor, I have to thank Unify Carmel for sharing the excellent letter from the principal of Prairie Trace Elementary, which I otherwise would not have seen. It shows thought and awareness of the world we live in, not the world some members of Unify Carmel would like to think they

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After we ordered, I asked Mary Ellen for the address. Brett, my son, put it in his GPS A few years ago, my wife and I were plan- to see how long it would take to get there. ning a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit some “Do we need to leave now?” I asked of my old college classmates.

“I think we better, Dad. It’s gonna take us HUMOR Mary Ellen usually makes the about 3 1/2 hours.” reservations, but I took on the “Wow, that much traffic?” responsibility. Big mistake.

With that, Mary Ellen let out a yelp. I had I checked online to compare rates. I found never heard my wife yelp. Not in 42 years. a surprisingly inexpensive hotel right in “Oh, no! I ordered our food from a Happy Washington and booked it. I couldn’t deterDragon in Ohio by mistake.” mine from its map how far the hotel was “I hope it was Canton. I love Cantonese from the White House, which was the part food.” of town we needed to “Very funny. No, be in, So, I called. it’s Happy Dragon Mary Ellen has never let me forget “Hello. I booked a in Columbus, Ohio. this dumb mistake, but now she room through your Call them back and has topped me. This is especially cancel.” website for Sept. 4-10.

Can you tell me how I called and gave gratifying because she never far you are from the him my name and our does dumb things, with maybe White House and how order number one exception 42 years ago. long it would take to “OK, you are Mr. – DICK WOLFSIE fried rice, two eggwalk that distance?”

There was a pause rolls, wonton soup on the other end. and main course is …”

“Well, sir, it’s about 3,000 miles as the “Yes, that’s me. Look, we live in Indianapcrow flies. If you’re walking, you’re looking olis and …” at about three months.”

“Oh, that’s a long drive. Better leave now.

What I had done was — yes, book a hotel Getting cold.” in Washington. Just not D.C. It was in the “I’m sorry, we made a mistake and have to middle of Seattle. cancel. We didn’t mean to order from Ohio.”

Mary Ellen has never let me forget this “You don’t like Cantonese food?” dumb mistake, but now she has topped me.

“Too late, I already did that joke.”

This is especially gratifying because she We reordered at the local Happy Dragon never does dumb things, with maybe one and enjoyed the dinner. That night we were exception 42 years ago. a happy family, which was also our main Here’s the story: The other night we decourse. cided to pick up Chinese food. Our favorite place had gone out of business, so we were seeking a new option. Someone recomDick Wolfsie is an author, mended Happy Dragon. Mary Ellen made the columnist and speaker. Contact call and placed the order. The first odd thing him at wolfsie@aol.com. was our ticket number: 8649735260, which I think is also the population of China.

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this transaction firmly positions us as the premier digital marketplace provider for wholesale used vehicles,” KAR Global CEO Carmel-based KAR Global on Feb. 24 anPeter Kelly stated. “While off-premise sales nounced a pending agreement to sell the have increased over the past decade and company’s ADESA represent over 50 percent of our VEHICLES U.S. physical auction vehicle sales today, we believe we business to Carvana are still in the early stages of this for $2.2 billion. The sale will allow industry evolution, and the trends KAR to focus on its portfolio of digiare rapidly gaining momentum. tal marketplaces, and proceeds will Digital marketplaces provide low be used to rescue corporate debt. cost, highly efficient venues for our Approximately 4,500 ADESA and sellers and buyers to transact, and Kelly KAR employees will transition to our leading digital brands, platforms Carvana, including more than 1,000 based in and technology position us well to grow as central Indiana in the Carmel headquarters digital penetration increases.” and Plainfield auction business. The employKAR will serve as a technology partner ees will not be required to relocate. to Carvana, and it will continue to operate The sale includes all auction sales, opits OPENLANE platform and BlacklotCars, erations and staff at 56 ADESA U.S. vehicle CARWAVE and TradeRev dealer-to-dealer logistics centers and exclusive use of the businesses. It is not selling its ADESA busiADESA.com marketplace in the U.S. nesses in Canada, Europe and the U.K. “KAR has always been a leader in the The transaction is expected to close in digital transformation of remarketing, and the second quarter of this year.

$7.7M in emergency rental assistance provided in county last year news@currentincarmel.com The Hamilton County Township Association recently released its 2021 annual report on the HamHOUSING ilton County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The report outlines how the program helped stabilize the rental market during 2021. More than Heirbrandt $7.7 million was awarded in rental and utility assistance to Hamilton County residents. Specifically, $7.2 million was awarded in rental assistance and $505,701 in utility assistance, helping 1,380 unique households from being homeless because of the effects of COVID-19.

Hamilton County ERAP was included in two stimulus packages from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury. Six Indiana counties, including Hamilton County, were allocated funds in terms of grant dollars for COVID-19 relief assistance for rent and utilities, with the purpose of stemming homelessness and helping the economy.

“The median combined household income of applicants receiving assistance is $17,297.

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Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said the program helps landlords as well.

“Not only is this helping our struggling residents, but it’s also helping our Carey Tolan landlords, who have invested in our county, get paid the money they are owed,” Heirbrandt stated. “This program served 97 veteran households and 337 households with disabilities. It also helped households where the primary worker needed to be at home to care for children out of school, or family members ill with COVID. Forty-three percent of applications were in these three categories so we had a real need.”

The online application can be found at HCTAIndiana.com. A call center, 317-6183125, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist renters and landlords. The website also provides a list of local partners, throughout the county, available to help residents with the application process.

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Seven Corners promotions, hires — Carmel-based travel insurance and specialty benefit management company Seven Corners has promoted Greg Jung to executive vice president and chief growth officer and Paige Slaughter to director of product management, and James Capozzi has been selected to lead the newly formed Government Solutions division. New hires are Jamee Gifford, manager of digital sales and growth strategies; Becky Hart, communications specialist; and Joanna Woerner, digital marketing manager.

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CHS graduate Meyer returns to Carmel to perform Elton John songs

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For the past 13 years, Craig A. Meyer’s Elton John tribute show has pretty much been a full-time pursuit.

CONCERT Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, he performed about 40 percent of his gigs on cruise ships. He also plays in performing arts centers, festivals, galas, casinos and private parties.

“I did a wedding on the campus at the University of Arkansas in October (2021),” he said. “I’ve done a wedding when I made my arrival in a helicopter. I’ve done small private parties. It runs the gamut. Whether I’m performing for 10 or 10,000, they get the same show because I love what I do.

“All I’ve wanted to be in life is a working actor, and that’s exactly what I am. I’m blessed people pay me money for something I enjoy doing.”

The 1981 Carmel High School graduate will perform his “Remember When Rock Was Young, The Elton John Tribute” show at 8 p.m. March 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Actors Theatre of Indiana is presenting the show.

Meyer met ATI co-founder Don Farrell through connections in New York and Atlanta.

‘We became friends and he’s been trying to get me to ATI for the better part of five years,” Meyer said. “It will actually be my first performance in the Indianapolis/Carmel area since I left high school.”

Meyer appeared in several shows at CHS and was a member of the Ambassadors mixed show choir. At a young age, Meyer acted in Los Angeles before his family moved to Carmel in the late 1970s.

Meyer received his Screen Actors Guild card at age 11.

“It was amazing for my sister and I to end up in the program that was run there at Carmel,” Meyer said. “The opportunities were just amazing.”

Through the years, Meyer was worked in TV, film and theater. He has performed

‘KINKY BOOTS’ “Kinky Boots” runs through March 27 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?’ Mud Creek Players presents Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” through March 12 at Mud Creek Barn, 9740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. For more, visit mudcreekplayers.org.

‘WAIT UNTIL DARK’ Civic Theatre’s production of ‘Wait Until Dark’ runs March 11 through March 26 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

1964 THE TRIBUTE 1964 The Tribute plays tribute to The Beatles in an 8 p.m. March 11 concert at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thencenterpresents.org.

Craig A. Meyer performs as Elton John in his tribute show. (Photo courtesy of Craig A. Meyer)

in Broadway shows and national tours. He has performed internationally and recorded with Frankie Valli and Barry Manilow.

Seventeen years ago, he moved to Atlanta.

“I literally backed into this Elton John thing,” he said. “It was not anything I planned on doing.”

A woman who performed a Dolly Parton tribute show attended a class he was teaching.

“She said there has to be someone there you could be doing,” Meyer said. “I don’t want to go to the elephant graveyard of entertainment and be an impersonator.”

Eventually during one of his shows, he performed a couple of Elton John songs on piano.

“A dozen people came up and said there was a moment they could hear Elton in my hands and in my voice,” Meyer said.

Meyer and a friend picked out some Elton John outfits, and she sent photos and a demo to people she knew in the entertainment industry.

“I thought it would be a side hustle with all the things I was doing in Atlanta,”

Meyer said. “In 18 months, I was doing my first show in Vegas. A year after that, I was doing my first symphony show with a 50-piece orchestra. It’s just grown.”

Meyer said he has crafted the show to take the audience on an emotional journey.

“I put the pressure on, I take the pressure off, so it’s satisfying. It’s not just a bunch of songs strung together,” he said.

“Every song in the show has something about it that I enjoy.”

He said the best part is when he begins to play the final few songs.

“I get to the place where I do ‘Your Song’ and it’s just me and the piano and the audience,” Meyer said. “It’s my favorite moment where if I’ve done my job correctly, it’s this great intimate moment that happens between me and the audience and I know that I’ve landed the plane.

“They’ve had a great time and I’ve convinced them that I’m the closest thing they’ll have to seeing Elton John without seeing him.”

For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

For more on Meyer, visit almosteltonjohn. com.

‘MASTERWORKS 4’ Carmel Symphony Orchestra will present the “Masterworks 4” concert, featuring Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3” at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

Dugan to headline St. Patrick’s comedy show at The Cat editorial@youarecurrent.com The Saint Patrick’s Weekend Comedy Extravaganza, featuring Carmel comedian Dave Dugan, is set for March 11-12 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. The performances are set for 7:30 p.m. each night.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Dugan said last year’s the event was well-attended, so The Cat wanted to present it again.

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The students of Fishers’ Fall Creek Junior High are sharing their artwork at the Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers, for their “Embracing Black Culture” exhibit, which is on display through the end of March.

After their last month’s presentation, guided by Travis Brown of Mojo Up and FCJH visual arts department chair Michelle Feeney, the students will become teachers as they take another step in using their student voice to lead. The community art project will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

March 11 in the Art Gallery at City Hall, One Municipal Drive, Fishers. Live music and refreshments will be available. Some artwork will be available for purchase. There is no fee to participate in the community art project and registration isn’t required Fishers Arts Council officials have always enjoyed sharing the artwork of students in the community.

“These students have created powerful works,” stated Les Reinhardt, executive director of the Fishers Arts Council.

Reinhardt and the Fishers Arts Council board wanted to extend another opportuni-

An example of student artwok on display at city hall. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Arts Council)

ty for the students to step into leadership roles through their art. Working alongside Feeney, a plan was created for a community canvas painting project, using Cubism.

Cubism involves bringing different views of subjects together in the same painting, which results in works that appear abstract or fragmented.

The community artwork will be a nod to the Great Squirrel Stampede of 1822, when thousands of squirrels destroyed cornfields as they migrated west against their natural path. For more, info@fishersartscouncil.org.

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From left, Jay Hemphill, Carly Masterson and Parrish Williams appear in Civic Theatre’s “Wait Until Dark” at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre)

CHS graduate embraces challenge of ‘Wait Until Dark’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This is the biggest challenge Carly Masterson has taken on in her acting career.

The Carmel resident plays Suzy, PLAY a blind woman who is terrorized by three criminals in search of a doll in Civic Theatre’s “Wait Until Dark.”

“I’ve been acting since I was in high school, and this is completely different from anything I’ve ever done in my life,” the 2015 Carmel High School graduate said. “I’m trying to take all the moments to speak, listen and find what I’m going to say with the use of my body.”

The performances are set for March 11-26 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“It definitely spoke to me when I first heard they were putting the show on,” Masterson said. “It’s a very difficult role for obvious reasons. She’s blind and I’m a seeing person. I’ve had a lot of direction from my director as well as trying to play this role as truthful as possible. I’m trying to give her justice for the obstacles she has to face.”

The Carmel resident hasn’t seen the movie because she wanted to put her own stamp on the role.

“I really want to create on my own views on reading the show for the first time,” she said. “What we’re trying to do is her finding discoveries with her whole body. She focuses on how her body moves in the space.”

Masterson said it is one of the most intricate sets she has worked in.

“The director wanted to make it one whole performance with no intermission, but she said, ‘We’ll give Carly a break,’” Masterson said. “The lines aren’t an issue. It’s trying to make her maneuver and to play her truthfully.’

Parrish Williams, a New Palestine resident, plays one of the criminals, Carlino.

“The role is beefed up from the original play,” Williams said. “It’s a play I’ve always liked and been interested in. My good friend, (Civic Theatre Executive Artistic Director) Michael Lasley, directed this play for Civic.

I remembered seeing it then and I was far too young to play any of the roles at that point in time. I remember thinking at some point in time, I’d like to do it. I do a lot at Civic, but I rarely do anything like this. It was an opportunity to play against my typical type.”

Williams said he normally plays broad comedic roles or affable characters. He most recently played Santa Claus in “Elf.” Occasionally, he plays a sarcastic character but rarely a bad character.

Indianapolis resident Jay Hemphill, the artistic director for Arts for Lawrence, plays Harry Roat Jr., the main villain.

“He does get delight out of being the villain,” Hemphill said. “It’s not the act of murder, it’s the leading up to it. He loves the chase. He’s very cat and mouse. He’s very shark-like, stalking. For him, that’s the joy.

He could just come in and strangle someone and get the doll. But he’s like, ‘Let’s play the game.’”

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that each concert takes on much more meaning for each individual on stage.”

Although De Pue is a fan of each of the Returning to the stage for the first time selected pieces for Masterworks 4, he looks since January, the Carmel Symphony Orforward to one, in particular. chestra is tuning up “Selfishly, I am most excited to CONCERT for its Masterworks perform ‘Scheherezade’ with the 4 concert at the CSO,” he said. “It’s one of the first Palladium at the Center for the Perorchestral works I ever learned and forming Arts. performed as a junior high student, Conducted by CSO Artistic Diand I fell in love with it immediately. rector Janna Hymes, the 7:30 p.m.

The music is so descriptive and, of March 12 performance features Beecourse, the solo violin takes on the De Pue thoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3,” role of Scheherezade herself, with a Ginastera’s “Estancia Four Dances” gorgeous and hypnotic melody that and “Scheherezade” by Rimksy-Korsakov. permeates through the entire work.”

The performance will be CSO’s first since Tickets begin at $18 and can be purits Jan. 8 Pops Concert featuring Byron chased online at carmelsymphony.org or by Stripling. Four other shows were canceled, calling the Palladium Fifth Third Box Office including the Masterworks 3 concert, beat 317-843-3800. Patrons can save 20 percause of the winter surge of COVID-19. cent on their ticket purchase by the using Not surprisingly, musicians look forward the code CSO20. to returning to the stage.

“I hope the audience feels a deeper con“I think all orchestras have a renewed nection to the individuals that make up love and passion for performing for people their orchestra,” De Pue said. “It is rare that live,” said CSO Concertmaster Zach De Pue, a orchestral players are heard individually, violinist. “We have been starved to perform but there are so many solos for every secfor the better part of two years, and I know tion in this program.”

ICC to celebrate royal music

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featured music for the ‘Of Kings and Queens’ concerts is from the Baroque era, so the directors are working with the singers to The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will give help them learn the style necessary for a royal welcome to a new concert program. the performance. It’s a lot of hard work to “The ICC has a learn the necessary articulation and CONCERTS new concert sealight singing, but the singers are son every year, doing a fantastic job with it, and and each concert is planned so that we are excited to showcase all that singers learn new music, develop they have learned since January in new skills and experience new preparation for the performance.” performance opportunities,” ICC The repertoire includes various Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. musical styles, from a traditional Pedde “Although we have done several of Irish lullaby to songs composed by the pieces throughout the ICC’s 36-year hisQueen Lili-Uokalani, the last reigning montory, we’ve never done a concert that has arch of Hawaii. The British monarchy also focused primarily on music of royalty. will be well-represented with several pieces The March 13 “Of Kings and Queens” conperformed for or composed to commemocerts will celebrate royal music through rate royal historical occasions, including the centuries at St. Luke’s United Methodist one composed by King Henry VIII. Church in Indianapolis. The 3 p.m. show will The singers will be complemented by feature beginning and intermediate choirs, strings, percussion and a quartet of herald and the 7 p.m. show will feature the more trumpets. advanced choirs.

The ICC also will be featured in the India“The ICC works on many challenging napolis Opera’s March 18-20 “Brundibar” and pieces of music throughout the concert “Vedem” performances at The Toby Theater season so that our singers can reach their at Newfields in Indianapolis. artistic goals,” Pedde said. “Some of the For more, visit icchoir.org/tickets.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2022-00028 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 28th day of March, 2022 at 5:15p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms (1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: According to the UDO Section 2.06, there is a minimum 20 ft side/rear setback required. We are requesting a 16.5 ft setback for the deck. The deck will not encroach on the 15 ft drainage, utility, or sewer easement.

With the property being known as: 14458 Smickle Ln, Carmel, IN 46033 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2022-00028 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-10-22-00-29-012.00 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laserfiche.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Kara DeLong of KD Landscaping, Inc. PETITIONERS Ordinance Z-675-22 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF CARMEL, INDIANA A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP Z-675-22 Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 at 6:00 P.M. on Monday the 21st day of March 2022 to consider the following: A Petition to rezone 2 parcels located in the southeast quadrant of Main Street and Old Meridian intersection from the UC Urban Core District to the C-2 Mixed Use District.

Parcel 1: 1017 West Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032 16-09-25-03-01-002.000 Section 25, Township 18, Range 3 4.98 acres Parcel 2: ‘0’ Old Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032 R A FRANKE Lot Pt 1 16-09-26-04-02-002.000 Section 26, Township 18, Range 3 0.36 acres The Rezone was heard by the Carmel Plan Commission on February 15, 2022 as Docket No. PZ-202200006 Z, the Farmer West Main Street C2 Rezone.

The file for Rezone Ordinance Z-675-22 may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM in the office of the Department of Community Services, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032. The materials may also be examined on the City’s website, via Public Documents – Laserfiche.

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard.

Petitioner: the City of Carmel NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA ORDINANCE No. Z-676-22 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, meeting on the 21st day of March, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at their regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for approval of the “Flora on Springmill PUD”, Rezone Ordinance Number Z-676-22.

The parcels that are the subject of the Request consist of approximately 18 acres and are located north of and adjacent to I-465 North and west of and adjacent to Spring Mill Road and include parcels identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 17-13-10-00-00-030.000; 17-1310-00-00-032.000; and, 17-13-10-00-00-034.001 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

The Real Estate is currently zoned S-2 and the Request is seeking to rezone the Real Estate to the “Flora on Spring Mill PUD”. The “Flora on Spring Mill” community will offer five (5) different residential home design types, including: (i) Single-Family Courtyard Homes; (ii) Brownstones; (iii) Rooftop Deck Townhomes; (iv) Pitched Roof Townhomes; and, (v) Duplex Homes. Further, the “Flora on Spring Mill PUD Ordinance” includes specific architectural requirements for the five (5) home product offerings that will result in homes with well-designed, high-quality architectural design which should result in a coherent design theme throughout the community.

The proposal details are on file at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2417, under Docket No. Docket Number PZ-2021-00204 PUD and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed request are also on file for examination at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2414.

Interested persons appearing at the hearing for this matter shall have the right to be heard or may file written comments prior to the hearing. In addition, the hearing may be continued by the City Council as it may find necessary.

Clerk of the City of Carmel Sue Wolfgang This notice prepared by: James E. Shinaver, Attorney and Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC, 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-0106.

Ordinance Z-674-22 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF CARMEL, INDIANA A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP Z-674-22 Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 at 6:00 P.M. on Monday the 21st day of March 2022 to consider the following: A Rezone of two parcels from the Urban Core District to the C-2 Mixed Use District. The properties are identified below: Address: 12895 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Parcel 1: R A FRANKE subdivision, Lot 6 16-09-26-04-02-008.000 Section 26, Township 18, Range 3 1.80 acres Parcel 2: R A FRANKE subdivision, Lot 7 16-09-26-04-02-009.000 Section 26, Township 18, Range 3 2.60 acres The Rezone was heard by the Carmel Plan Commission on February 15, 2022 as Docket No. PZ-202100222 Z, the Boyd Old Meridian C2 Rezone.

The file for Rezone Ordinance Z-674-22 may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM in the office of the Department of Community Services, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032. The materials may also be examined on the City’s website, via Public Documents – Laserfiche.

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard.

Petitioner: the City of Carmel NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: 18-ENG-05 Richland & Main and Lexington & Main Intersection 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 for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 10:00 EST on March 16, 2022, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana.

The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – 18-ENG-05 Richland & Main and Lexington & Main Intersection Improvements”.

A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: This project is for the construction of two new roundabouts at the intersection of Richland Avenue and Main Street and the intersection of Lexington Boulevard and Main Street. In addition, a median will be installed between Richland Avenue and Lexington Boulevard. The project involves installing storm sewer, communication lines, new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, lighting, and pavement resurfacing.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations: City of Carmel Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441 Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com).

Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on March 9, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

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Cabbage Key Harbor in Florida. (Photos by Don Knebel)

A visit to Cabbage Key Commentary by Don Knebel Last week, we visited Sanibel, Fla., a favorite winter destination for many Hoosiers.

Today, we will visit Cabbage TRAVEL Key, an enjoyable boat day trip from Sanibel or nearby Captiva.

Cabbage Key is a 100-acre barrier island in Pine Island Sound about 20 miles northwest of Fort Myers. About 2,500 years ago, the indigenous Calusas began creating a 40-foot-high mound of shells (“midden”) on the island. In 1936, Alan Rinehart, son of best-selling mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart, and his wife, Gratia, purchased the uninhabited island (then Palmetto Key) for a reported $20,000. The Rineharts built a 4,500-square-foot winter house atop the midden about 130 feet from the water.

They also built a boathouse, two cottages, a power station and a 6,000-gallon water tower, creating a private tropical paradise.

After 34-year-old Gratia, who obtained the property in a divorce, died in 1939, the island was sold. The new owners renamed the island Cabbage Key after its cabbage palm trees and converted the house and cottages into an inn.

In 1971, the then-owners obtained a liquor license. For reasons not entirely clear, bar patrons began signing dollar bills and taping them to the walls and ceilings in what had been the Rineharts’ library. The bar became world famous, attracting a number of celebrities, including singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

Today, visitors come to roadless Cabbage Key by boat from around the world, most just for lunch or a drink in the bar. About 70,000 dollar bills cover every available space in the bar and an estimated 10,000

It seems like people avoid using quotation marks correctly. And rightfully so: These punctuation marks look like a pair of commas that GRAMMAR GUY have pumped themselves full of helium.

But I try to look at it this way: Quotation marks are up there to give your words a high five.

Let’s start with the basics. Use quotation marks around dialogue (i.e., something someone says). “I’m still upset Pluto is no longer a planet,” Humphrey remarked. This is an example of a direct quote, so it gets quotation marks. However, consider the following sentence. Humphrey remarked he was still upset Pluto is no longer a planet. This is an example of an indirect quote, so it doesn’t require quotation marks.

I like to think of quotation marks as T-rex fingers, demarcating the words inside as special -- kind of like the lucky underwear you only wear when you want to have an exceptionally awesome day.

So, what else gets the quotation mark

treatment? In addition to dialogue, AP style instructs us to put quotation marks around the titles of books, songs, television shows, computer games, poems, lectures, speeches and works of art. Do not, however, put quotation marks around the names of magazines, newspapers, the Bible or books that are catalogs of reference materials.

Finally, use quotation marks to indicate something is unusual, novel, ironic, or sarcastic. For instance: NASA continues to make us believe in the so-called “moon landing.”

Here’s the bottom line: You should learn how to use quotation marks correctly.

They may not save your life, but wellplaced quotation marks make the words inside them feel like they’re at a super deluxe, exclusive syntax party. Fancy!

Curtis Honeycutt is a national award-winning, syndicated humor writer. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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fall off every year, which are donated to children’s charities. During some spring days, the inn’s restaurant serves about 1,000 lunches, most of them its famous large and loaded cheeseburgers. A persistent rumor that Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” was inspired by his visits to Cabbage Key has never been confirmed.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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