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Carmel Realtor selling Tony Stewart’s $30M home: ‘The most exceptional property I’ve ever been in’

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carrie Holle makes her living as a Realtor selling luxury homes in Carmel, one of the most affluent cities in REAL ESTATE Indiana, but even she was astonished by the amenities in one of her newest listings.

Holle, a Realtor with Compass Indiana and founder of The Carrie Holle Group on Carmel’s Main Street, recently listed Holle NASCAR champion Tony Stewart’s luxury log home and hunting preserve on 415 acres near his hometown of Columbus, Ind., for $30 million, giving it the potential to become the priciest home ever sold in the state.

“It’s probably the most exceptional property I’ve ever been in,” Holle said. “You walk in and immediately you hear the waterfall.

Then you cross over a stream that he has stocked with giant koi.”

Visitors to Hidden Hollow Ranch are also greeted by an 8,700-gallon aquarium — scrubbed twice a week by a worker in scuba gear — and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of a lake and surrounding woods.

Moving deeper into the 20,000-squarefoot home, each of the six bedrooms is connected to its own bathroom, making them “like staying at a five-star bed and breakfast,” according to Holle, who said Stewart primarily used the property to entertain guests. The lower level includes an in-home gym, bowling alley and golf simulator.

Outdoors, the property includes forests filled with turkey, deer and elk. Holle is working with Kenny Frazier of Texas-based Frazier Ranch Sales, who flies to the property for each showing, to provide expertise on the hunting preserve and animal care.

In addition, the property includes a sixcar garage, 3,600-square-foot guest home and a 9-acre lake stocked with trophy bass.

NASCAR champion Tony Stewart’s 415-acre Hidden Hollow Ranch is for sale for $30 million. (Photos courtesy of Brock Childs/The Home Aesthetic)

The entryway of Hidden Hollow Ranch includes a bridge crossing a stream filled with koi.

Elk are among the many animals that inhabit the forest at Hidden Hollow Ranch.

“If you fish on that lake, the odds are with you that you’re going to catch something, and it’s going to be big,” Holle said.

The home, completed in 2011 and built with lodgepole pine sourced from the Northern Rockies, has already had several showings, Holle said, primarily to interested

parties that contacted her who already live in Indiana. She and her team are working to identify possible buyers around the globe to let them know about the property, a service she said is not offered by most Realtors.

She plans to send them a curated package with small-batch bourbon, cigars and an invitation to visit Hidden Hollow Ranch, which is approximately an hour’s drive from the Indianapolis International Airport.

“It’s a good spot for somebody who wants to be anonymous,” Holle said. “Nobody is going to bother them here.”

Stewart wants to sell the property because he can’t spend much time there, Holle said. She said changes initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic have made this the perfect time to sell.

“The real estate market nationally is such that this is not going to be a hard sale.

Pre-COVID, I would’ve said there’s no way we would ever be able to sell a house for $30 million anywhere, let alone Indiana, but the real estate market has changed in that these ultra-wealthy buyers are buying,” Holle said. “If we pick this property up and put it somewhere else in the country, it would be double the price, so $30 million, compared to a lot of properties of this stature, it’s crazy to say, but it is a bargain.”

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City Council gives The GOAT ‘second chance’ with rezone

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council voted 7-1 on March 7 to approve rezoning for the site of The GOAT, which paves the way for the tavern to begin the process CITY NEWS of reopening.

The GOAT has been closed since April 2021 after Carmel’s board of zoning appeals denied a use variance for it to operate on a residentially zoned site.

Since then, a judge ordered the BZA to take another look at the matter, but the petitioner decided to seek a rezone instead, which the Carmel Plan Commission approved in late 2021.

The rezone from residential to business, as approved by the city council, comes with an extensive list of commitments, which include ending outdoor service by 7 p.m. daily and moving all patrons indoors by 7:45 p.m., ending alcohol service at 11:30 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and closing the facility 30 minutes later, and establishing a hotline for neighbors to report concerns and complaints, which will be reported to the city weekly for the first three months of operations.

“This is not a perfect situation, but I’m going to trust that the operator will abide by these commitments, that we can still provide an entertainment venue that is reasonable in Carmel and not what we had (previously). Therefore, I’m going to give you a second chance,” Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell said during the meeting to Kevin Paul, owner of The GOAT, and his team.

Councilor Tim Hannon cast the lone vote against the rezone, saying he was not convinced that a tavern is an appropriate use adjacent to a residential neighborhood.

The site at 220 2nd St. SW previously housed Bub’s Cafe, which was permitted to operate there through a use variance limiting its hours to between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.

City officials said they inadvertently overlooked the variance when they approved plans for the tavern, which opened in July 2020.

Soon after opening, the city began receiving complaints about noise late into the night and patrons trespassing on adjacent residential property to urinate and vomit.

The GOAT’s owner worked with city officials to address the problems, and complaints decreased before the BZA vote caused the tavern to cease operations.

The Carmel City Council approved a rezone for the site of The GOAT at 220 2nd Ave. SW. (Image from City of Carmel public filings)

Paul worked with an architect in recent months to address many of the complaints by enclosing much of the open space and adding restrooms. Construction to enclose the open space and add restrooms will be complete before the tavern is permitted to reopen.

THE COMMITMENTS The Carmel City Council’s approval of The GOAT’s rezone is based on its ownership committing to: • Expand and enclose portions of the building, subject to city approval, before resuming business operations.

• End outside and pergola patio food and bar service at 7 p.m. daily and remove patrons from the outdoor area by 7:45 p.m.; the city’s director of community services may periodically review outdoor services to determine whether it needs to become enclosed.

• Maintain a hotline for neighbors to call to report concerns and provide a weekly report to the city council regarding calls to the hotline for the first three months.

• Prohibit grab and go service and require patrons to consume purchased alcohol on the property.

• End alcohol service at 11:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 12:30 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays and close the facility 30 minutes thereafter. If a majority of other restaurants that service alcohol within a two-block radius adopt earlier closing hours, The GOAT will adjust its hours.

• Prohibit outdoor speakers.

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Missing woman a ‘devoted mother,’ ‘very charismatic’

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com According to information released by the Carmel Police Dept., Ciera Breland, 31, a mother and attorney, was rePOLICE portedly last seen late Feb. 25 walking through her northwest Carmel neighborhood in a black top and purple shorts. The temperatures hovered in the 20s that night.

But to Shelby Campbell, Ciera’s cousin and best friend, it seems like an unlikely scenario.

“That is completely uncharacteristic of her to go radio silent or to disappear,” Campbell said. “There’s no chance she would’ve left without her child. She never would’ve walked off without her phone or her wallet or her card or her baby. She wouldn’t do that. She’s a very devoted mother. She worked from home so that she could be home with (her infant son) at any time. She just never would’ve done this.”

On Feb. 27, the Carmel Police Dept. requested the public’s assistance in locating Ciera, whom they said was last seen between 10 and 11 p.m. Feb. 25 walking near Ditch Road and 146th Street. She is described as 5 feet tall and 120 pounds with blond hair. A CPD spokesman said Xavier Breland, Ciera’s husband, reported her missing and provided the details about her last known whereabouts.

On March 4, CPD named Ciera’s 37-yearold husband as a person of interest in the case. He was arrested on March 1 on a warrant out of Coweta County, Ga., in an unrelated matter. He has not been charged in connection to Ciera’s disappearance.

Campbell, who lives in Georgia, said Ciera and Xavier had been married less than a year at the time of her disappearance and described their relationship as “rocky.”

“She was planning on leaving him,” Campbell said. “It was just very back and forth.

She had left him a couple of times before that, but she kept going back.”

Stephanie Locklair, who was married to Ciera’s brother for 15 years, also said Ciera and Xavier had a troubled marriage. She said the couple had recently been visiting family in Ciera’s home state of Georgia and that Ciera had spent the night of Feb. 19 at her father’s home. During that visit, Ciera indicated she was going to leave her husband, Locklair said, and when she left her

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Campbell said she last spoke to Ciera by phone on Feb. 21, and the final communication she received from her was a text message sent Feb. 22. She said she and Ciera typically communicated every day until that point.

Locklair, a South Carolina resident, and Campbell said Ciera’s family learned she was missing from Carmel police, which Locklair found to be a huge red flag regarding Xavier’s potential involvement. “(Xavier) never even notified the family or asked the family if she was with them,” Locklair said. “If you have a spouse that goes missing, the first thing you’re going to do is call her family and say, ‘Hey, have you seen Ciera?’ That’s what any normal person would do. He told them nothing.”

Campbell described Ciera as a “devoted family member” who would do anything for those she loved. She also said she is as “smart as a whip.”

“Ciera is very charismatic. She’s also very smart, quick-witted,” she said. “She’s a spitfire, a big personality in a really tiny package.”

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FRED GLYNN (REPUBLICAN) Age: 47 Education: B.S. from Embry-Riddle Occupation: Loan officer City: Carmel Immediate family: Wife of 18 years, Beth, and daughter, Jayda, who is Glynn a junior at Carmel High School Previous political experience: Finishing up my second four-year term on the Hamilton County Council Website: FredGlynn.com Why do you want to run for office? I can provide leadership on key issues affecting our community like I have on the county level.

What are your qualifications for this office? I’ve been involved in Hamilton County for 15 years. I’ve served as precinct committeeman, convention delegate, 2012 Governor’s Campaign County Coordinator and policy leader, and on the county council. On the county level I’ve led on fiscal

issues resulting in a AAA bond rating, Indiana’s lowest county tax rate, and started an efficiency study with other county leaders.

I’m the only candidate in this race that has put in this much work and leadership in our community.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Education, support for law enforcement in the era of defund the police and pushing back against radical federal policies that are pushed on the states through the power of purse strings.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? I am the only candidate to hold local office and the only one that has proven leadership skills pertinent to our community. I have a proven track record on standing up to special interests under immense pressure when protecting my constituents and will do the same at the statehouse. I am the only candidate with a financial and business background in the private sector which gives me a unique perspective on potential legislation.

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I want to see Indiana continue to be family-friendly, business-friendly and as prosperous as possible. I see doing this by eliminating regulatory burdens and keeping

taxes as low as possible. I will encourage excellence in education and parent access to curriculum. I support law enforcement and punishment of criminals.

What are your qualifications for this office? I served as a presidential appointee as chief of staff and a senior advisor in the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, with a $1.4 billion budget and 175 employees. I worked for the International Atomic Energy Agency as a consultant to the director general. I have worked in energy policy and have had my own consulting business for over 15 years. My family and I lived in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Indiana as well as Toronto, Canada and a short time in Vienna, Austria. All of these experiences have taught me how policies in different states and countries can impact Continued on Page 7

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What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Promoting business friendly policy, meaning low taxes and only common-sense regulations.

Setting standards for excellence in education.

Supporting law enforcement.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office?

A positive vision for our state and leadership experience.

PAUL G. NIX (REPUBLICAN) Age: 66 Education: I worked my senior year of high school at a factory learning the welding trade and worked in a welding shop for five years. I have now been in Nix the insurance business for 44 years. Both industries train their people.

Occupation: Owner NIXGroup, Inc., Insurance Agency working mainly with retired people regarding Medicare, long term care, annuities and final expense insurance plans.

City: Fishers Immediate family: Wife, Ann; six sons, Nathan, Gabe, Eric, Zach, Ben and Jon; and daughter, Sarah.

Previous political experience: I have worked as a vice precinct committeeman for 12 years under Rick Fain in Delaware 7.

Website: Nix4Indiana.com Why do you want to run for office? The timing is right for me. I could not have pur-

sued this when we were raising our seven children. I was focused on my business full time and generating the needed income to raise the family. Now that we are empty nesters and things have slowed down, I am ready to seek this state representative seat.

What are your qualifications for this office? I’m a business owner, married 47 years to my high school sweetheart, raised seven children, have 22 grandchildren. I’m a patriot. Having a successful business, marriage and family come from devoted hard work. I’ll bring that commitment to the Statehouse.

What are the top three issues that your campaign will focus on? Faith, family, freedom. Government needs to respect our constitutional rights and stay out of whether we can go to church, run our business, and, yes, parents have plenty to say about what their children are taught in school.

What sets you apart from other candidates for this office? I’m not a politician!

VICTORIA GARCIA WILBURN (DEMOCRAT) Age: 40 Education: Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy- Boston University, Master and Doctor of Health Science-University of Indianapolis Wilburn Occupation: Assistant Professor and Community Engaged Scholar School of Health & Human Sciences IUPUI City: Indianapolis Family: Christopher (husband), Isabella (daughter), Anya (daughter), Jude (son) Previous political experience: Hoosier Women Forward Class 4 (20212022 Cohort) Indiana General Assembly Senate Bill 162 Indianapolis, February 2019, Invited Expert Testimony “Chronic Pain Management” Website: wilburnforindiana.com What are your qualifications for this office? As an assistant professor at IUPUI and a community engaged researcher, I bring community members and partners together to solve complex problems and improve public health outcomes. This work requires collective listening, gathering evidence and data and seeking broad input from stake-

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Junior sparks University High School’s basketball success

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com University High School junior guard Payton Seay’s improvement has been on a steady climb.

Seay, a Noblesville resident, averaged 15 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game for the Trailblazers (23-5), who reached the Class 2A semistate before losing to eventual state champion Forest Park. It was the second consecutive season the Trailblazers reached the semistate.

“Payton has been a vital part of our program for the past three seasons,” University coach Justin Blanding said. “She continues to improve every year. Her development over the past three seasons has been a tribute to her hard work. After every season, I challenge her to improve multiple areas of her game and she comes back better. She has been, and will continue to be, one of the most important pieces to our program.”

Seay said she has improved in multiple areas.

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Seay said the challenging schedule helped prepare the Trailblazers for the postseason.

“Unfortunately, we just fell a little short,” Seay said. “I felt like we had a really good

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Payton Seay was the leading scorer for the University High School basketball team. (Photo courtesy of Payton Seay)

season. Once our starting five get going, it’s really hard to stop us.”

Seay will be one of four starters returning, including junior Kelsey DuBois, also from Noblesville. Seay’s sister, Taylor, a freshman, will return as well.

“She was our seventh man,” Seay said.

“She really brought a lot of energy on defense.”

Seay said her decision to attend University was mainly for academics. Academics were also part of DuBois’ decision to attend University. DuBois averaged 12.8 points and 7.7 rebounds during the season..

The two had played together growing up. The two also grew up playing with Noblesville High School junior Ashlynn Shade, a University of Connecticut commit who helped lead the Millers to a Class 4A state title Feb. 26.

“Getting that work in with other elite players like them benefited me to be as good as I am today,” Seay said.

Seay attended Noblesville West Middle School, playing with DuBois and Shade.

“We went 36-0 through our two years there,” Seay said. “That’s where I really found what kind of player I am. Those two years really helped me with my confidence.”

Seay, who wants to play college basketball, plans to major in sports medicine or something in a STEM field because she enjoys math.

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Individuals who played a role in the CILTI land transfer of Burr Oak Bend recently gathered at the site to recognize the transaction. From left, Friends Foundation Board Members Ryan Fuhrmann, Todd Irwin, Thomas McLean and Executive Director April Williams; CILTI staff members Stephanie Paine Crossin and Executive Director Cliff Chapman; HCPR Director Chris Stice; Hamilton County Council President Steve Schwartz, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt and HCPR Deputy Director Bruce Oldham. (Photo courtesy of Byron Settles)

Hamilton County Parks receives 129 acres of land from CILTI

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1,000 population or greater, is technically deemed a “critical county.”

“Unfortunately, Hamilton County falls into A critical shortage of park space in Hamil- that critical category that identifies the ton County has been offset by a recent land county as significantly lacking in park land,” transfer of 129 acres Stice said. “While the land acquired GROWTH from Central Indiana

by Hamilton County Parks in the Land Trust, referred transfer of Burr Oak Bend from CILTI to as Burr Oak Bend, to Hamilton is greatly welcomed and immensely County Parks and Recreation. appreciated, we, as a county, have The land has not been assigned a way to go to ensure an adequate a postal address but is in the area amount of park space is provided of 206th Street and Riverwood Avefor our county residents.”

Stice nue in Noblesville.

HCPR’s goal to provide passive “The land acquisition and initial restorecreation to Hamilton County residents, ration activities on the preserve were supcentral to its mission according to Stice, ported by mitigation funds from the White will be achieved by the installation of “straRiver Settlement stemming from the 1999 tegically placed, crushed stone trails on the White River fish kill and administered by the newly acquired land.”

Natural Resource Defense Assessment, the “The maintained trails will accommodate Amos W. Butler Audubon Society and private a variety of quiet recreational activities, funding,” said Chris Stice, Hamilton County such as wildlife viewing, photography, naParks and Recreation director. ture education programming, running and Stice said that while Hamilton Counwalking,” he said. “Operation of motorized ty continues to experience “astounding vehicles by the public will not be permitted growth,” the amount of dedicated park on the trails or the property. No timeline and recreation space doesn’t keep pace has been set for trail development at this with other types of development. Based on time.” standards established by Indiana Dept. of The park system saw an overall increase Natural Resources in its Statewide Compreof usership by the public of nearly 200 perhensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, a county cent during the pandemic in part, Stice said, that doesn’t have the recommended supply to the healing nature and emotional beneof outdoor recreation acres of 55 acres per fits provided by parks and the outdoors.

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Hamilton County Parks conducted a controlled prairie burn on the southside of Strawtown Koteewi Park in Noblesville on March 3. The park has more than 300 acres of native prairie. Controlled burns are necessary land-management practices, and trails were closed. Burns kill non-prairie and shallow-rooted invasive plant species, allowing for increased growth of native prairie plants. (Photo courtesy of Byron Settles)

DISPATCHES Outdoor warning siren tests resume — Hamilton County Emergency Management has resumed weekly testing of the outdoor warning sirens at 11 a.m. on Fridays. The sirens will also sound during the statewide tornado drill between 10 and 10:30 a.m.

March 15. Sirens are only sounded when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning or when public safety personnel or a trained weather spotter sees a funnel cloud or tornado.

Taste of Carmel raises $90K — Taste of Carmel raised more than $90,000 to support the Carmel Education Foundation’s mission of supporting Carmel Clay Schools students, teachers and schools. The March 3 event featured 48 local food and beverage vendors offering samples to more than 1,200 guests.

The 2023 event date will be announced later this month.

Kiwanis Topgolf fundraiser — The Kiwanis Club of Carmel is holding a fundraiser to benefit Riley Hospital for Children from 1 to 4 p.m. March 20 at Topgolf in Fishers.

Tickets are $75 plus additional fees. Registration closes March 17. Tickets include three hours of unlimited golf, food and soft

drinks. The Kiwanis Club of Carmel partners with schools, businesses, organizations, and corporations to provide support for local children and community development. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit carmelkiwanis.org or bit.ly/ CarmelKiwanisTopGolf2022.

Biophilic design workshop — The Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., will host Biophilic Design 101: How to Energize Your Space with Nature at 10:30 a.m. March 15. Stephanie Miller, owner of Great GrowIN’s, will explain how to use biophilic design to invigorate indoor spaces. To register, call 317-569-5975 ro email concierge@indianadesigncenter.com. Those who attend are asked to bring a pantry item donation.

Food bank annual meeting — The public is invited to the virtual 2022 Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank annual meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. March 22. The featured presentation will be “Ensuring that all residents in Hamilton County have access to healthy food — The Hamilton County Food Resource Community Plan.” Learn more at Please visit HCHFoodBank.org. Pre-register at bit.ly/3Kpr2vg.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Two new roundabouts are coming to Range Line Road, which will result in full and partial closures CONSTRUCTION for the next several months.

Range Line Road will fully close at Medical Drive for approximately 45 days beginning March 14 for construction of a roundabout. Surrounding roads will be open to access nearby businesses.

On May 1, Range Line Road is expected to partially close at 116th for approximately 80 days. One lane in each direction on 116th Street will remain open throughout the project, and only right turns will be allowed at the intersection as the new roundabout is constructed.

In addition to removing traffic lights and replacing them with roundabouts, the project includes enhanced pedestrian connectivity and a landscaped median.

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The City of Carmel has awarded 27 local organizations with more than $1.1 million in grants from the City’s CITY NEWS 2022 Arts Grant Program.

This is the 19th year Carmel has provided financial support for local arts, which amounts to roughly 1 percent of the city budget each year. Since 2004, more than $16 million has been allocated to support local arts programs.

Applications for the City of Carmel’s Arts Grant Program can be submitted every year beginning the first week of November.

Qualified nonprofit organizations can visit the city’s website for more information.

Applicants will be notified of grant awards by the first week of January.

Following are the 2022 Arts Grant recipients to date: • Actors Theatre of Indiana, $213,600 • Bigger Picture Film Group, $4,450 • Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, $186,900 • Carmel Apprentice Theater, LLC (The CAT), $80,100 • Carmel Arts Council, $2,670

• Carmel Clay Historical Society, $3,775 • Carmel Community Players, $13,350 • Carmel Fountain Square Committee, $10,680 • Carmel Klavier, $23,140 • Carmel Repertory Theatre, $4,450 • Carmel Symphony Orchestra, $244,750 • Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, $13,350 • Christian Youth Theater of Indianapolis (CYT), $2,225 • Great American Songbook Foundation, $142,000 • Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, $71,200 • Indiana Artisan, $35,600 • Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, $3,115 • Indiana Ballet Conservatory, $22,250 • Indiana Wind Symphony, $35,600 • Indianapolis Children’s Choir, $5,785 • Indianapolis Opera, $7,120 • Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, $15,130 • International Talent Academy, $8,900 • Janus Developmental Services, $8,900 • M3 Theatre Camp, $1,780 • Museum of Miniature Houses, $4,450 • Youth Inspirations Theatre, $1,500

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Let’s try something new Commentary by Lorene Burkhart It’s easy to find yourself doing the same things, seeing the same people and watching the same television PLAIN TALK shows. It takes some effort to push yourself into new patterns. Why bother? Research shows that exposing yourself to new people and experiences is great for your physical and mental well-being.

What can we Exposing do? Start by simply introducing yourself yourself when to new you are in a new setting. When I people and moved to Carmel experiences from downtown Indianapolis, my is great for personal and your physical social contacts were no longer and mental near where I lived.

I began to switch well-being. my memberships – LORENE — Rotary and arts BURKHART organizations — to the Carmel area. I made an effort to become acquainted with the residents of my retirement community.

They make it easy by offering a variety of activities and a welcoming committee.

Several years ago, after becoming single, I started a Single Pals group online. I invited several of my single friends, and then they invited their friends. We had about 30 on the list, ranging from those in their 30s to their 80s. The only criteria was to be single, and the purpose of the group was to have someone to do things with — movies, dinner out, parties at members’ homes and support for each other. We even had a gourmet dinner group. It was an easy way to meet several new friends.

A recent study found that nearly half of Americans have three or fewer close friends. Like most things in life, making the effort pays dividends. Loneliness is not a healthy companion.

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Former CCS teacher offers cursive camp

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Several years ago, Pattie Gray’s young granddaughter expressed an interest in learning how to write in EDUCATION cursive.

So Gray, a former teacher, decided to teach her. Word quickly spread.

“The next thing I know, my inbox is overflowing with people wanting to know if I’d teach their kid cursive,” Gray said.

For the past three years, Gray has opened her Westfield home for weeklong camps to help children learn to write in cursive. This year, the camp will be offered June 6 to 10 and June 13 to 17. Students can sign up for sessions running from 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m. The camp is limited to six students per session, and participants must have completed second grade.

Sessions begin with an icebreaker activity before moving to instructional time in a classroom setting. Students practice writing and reading every letter in cursive, both uppercase and lowercase. On Thursday, they write a letter and address an envelope

Joselyn Ehrgott, instructor Pattie Gray’s granddaughter, practices cursive in shaving cream on the final day of the camp. (Photo courtesy of Pattie Gray)

in cursive.

“We send those letters off,” Gray said.

“The coolest part is when they receive a letter back and it’s in cursive. They’ll send me copies, and my heart just lights up.”

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Gray, who previously taught third grade in Carmel Clay Schools and now works with student teachers at Butler University, said educators often don’t spend much — if any — time teaching cursive because it’s not a requirement and they have many state-mandated subjects to cover.

Although technology has replaced many forms of written communication, Gray said writing in cursive is still a useful skill when filling out documents that require a signature or for taking notes quickly.

She said she’s also seen it as a valuable tool for some students with disabilities she’s tutored, as some struggle with gripping a writing utensil and find it difficult to pick it up between each letter while printing. She said they benefit from the flow of cursive.

“It’s like this whole world has opened up to them,” Gray said. “I see them brighten up.

It’s not like it’s a challenge or a chore anymore. It’s something they really enjoy, and it lifts one of the burdens off their backs.”

Learn more about the camp and register by emailing Gray at pattiegray@sbcglobal. net.

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Carmel resident killed in Zionsville car accident

By Zach Swaim zach.swaim@youarecurrent.com A Carmel resident was killed after crashing into a metal pole in the median of Interstate 865 eastbound in FATALITY Zionsville.

Authorities from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Zionsville Police Dept. responded to a call at 3:21 a.m. on March 6 about an accident on I-865 at the 4.4-mile marker.

Upon arrival, officers noticed the vehicle had struck a pole in the median. The collision severed the front portion of the vehicle from the back portion.

Officers immediately went to render aid to those involved and found Ryan Forrest, 21, dead from his injuries. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the BCSO.

DISPATCHES Shipshewana On The Road arrives at Grand Park — Shipshewana On The Road, a gift, food and craft show event, will feature hundreds of booths from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27 at Grand Park, 19000 Grand Park Blvd., Westfield. Booths will have items for sale such as unique gifts, jewelry, crafts, home décor, pine furniture, specialty foods and more.

Adult admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. For more, visit shipshewanaontheroad.com.

The Cat to support Ukrainian children — All March income at The Cat from rental fees and concessions will be donated to support the children of Ukraine. Donations may also be made online at paypal.com/ donate/?hosted_button_id=XRKC2K6GAB9GE. 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.

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Read Across America Day was established in 1998 by the National Education Association and is celebrated NONPROFIT annually on March 2 to help get kids excited about reading. To promote the benefits of reading, especially for children in early education, the United Way of Central Indiana recently donated approximately 1,000 books for Hamilton and Boone County libraries to distribute to first- through third-graders.

United Way of Central Indiana is a nonprofit in Indianapolis that serves a seven-county region of Boone, Hendricks, Hamilton, Marion, Putnam, Hancock and Morgan counties. Its primary goal is to assist families that are near the poverty line.

United Way of Central Indiana helps financially struggling families get their footing by providing assistance for basic needs, offering educational opportunities and advocating for public policies that address the root causes of financial instability and poverty.

A large part of the United Way of Central Indiana’s educational goals is promoting intergenerational mobility. The goal is to provide children in financially fragile households with the resources to ensure they stay out of poverty in adulthood.

One of the ways the organization works toward the goal is by focusing on early childhood education, and more specifically, reading.

For the past 14 years, the United Way of Central Indiana has conducted the ReadUP program, which sends volunteers into schools across the region to read with third graders who are falling behind on their literacy skills.

Aaron Gore, United Way of Central Indiana’s Community Relations Director for Hamilton and Boone counties, said the focus on third grade literacy rates was not chosen at random.

“Third-grade literacy is really the pivotal point for a child because that has been identified as the final year that the child is learning to read,” Gore said. “As they move into fourth grade, that’s when the transition begins where they start reading to learn instead of learning to read.”

To help support the program, the United Way of Central Indiana has donated about 1,000 books to be distributed to first-

Grayson and Vera Ibrahim receive books from Hamilton East Public Library Innovative Services Manager Brad Howell. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

through third-graders in seven libraries in Boone and Hamilton counties, The libraries are Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Lebanon Public Library, Thorntown Public Library, Hamilton East Public Library, Hamilton North Public Library, Sheridan Public Library and Westfield Washington Public Library.

According to Gore, 74 percent of struggling readers after third grade never catch up to their peers, which drastically affects graduation rates, future employment opportunities and earning potential.

“Frankly, it’s one of the scariest statistics whenever you think about how in third grade, if a child falls behind in literacy, it could negatively impact the rest of their life,” Gore said.

HMMPL Youth Department Head Kelli Brooks said the 230 books that the library received from United Way Central Indiana were gone within a few days.

“People were so excited to receive these books. We saw plenty of families for days looking for copies, so they didn’t last long,” Brooks said.

United Way of Central Indiana partnered with Scholastic for the program, allowing Scholastic, the largest publisher and distributor of children’s books in the world, to choose two age-appropriate books with a focus on having good character and accepting oneself and others around them. The books were offered in Spanish and English.

The two books chosen for donations were “Be You!” by Peter Reynolds and “Good Egg”

by Jory John. Gore traveled to the Boone County libraries Feb. 28 and to Hamilton County libraries March 1 to hand out the books and read to children in attendance.

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Several hundred runners and walkers hit the streets of downtown Indianapolis March 5 to train for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon by participating in the 500 Festival 6-Miler, the first in-person event organized by the 500 Festival since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re super-excited to be back in business, and I think the whole community is ready to be out and celebrating and doing things together,” said Bob Bryant, 500 Festival president and CEO and a Carmel resident. The event is the second of three races in the months leading up to the Mini-Marathon, a 13.1-mile race to be held May 7. The final training race is the 10-Miler set for April 2. Learn more at indymini.com/p/milerseries. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg)

OBITUARY Robert Edward Evard, MD, died on February 25, 2022, after a courageous, seven-month struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71.

Bob was born on March 2, 1950, in Indianapolis to Harry and Jan Evard. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1968 and from Purdue University in 1972. He earned his MD degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1975. He went on to serve his internship at IU Medical Center and his residency in family medicine at Methodist Hospital. He practiced in Broad Ripple from 1978 until 2006 when he moved his practice to IU North Hospital. He retired in 2015.

Dr. Evard held numerous positions and committee assignments at Methodist and IU Health hospitals, including President of the Clarian Health (now IU Health) Medical Staff in 2001. He also served on the IU Health Indianapolis Sub Region Board of Directors, as a long-time Regional Director in Family Medicine for Methodist Medical Group and as an instructor/mentor at the Methodist Family Practice Center. He received the Michael N. Tsangaris Distinguished Physician Service Award in 2017 and was designated three times as the Teacher of the Year at Methodist

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In 1972, Bob married Judith Kuoppala who survives. He is also survived by sons Sam and Bill (Cassandra), grandchildren Alec and Elle, siblings Tim (Vicki), Linda (Chris) Smith, Dan (Julie), Marcie (Jim) Warden, sister and brother-inlaw Sandy and Hitch Learned, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Bob loved spending time with his family, especially Alec and Elle. A Renaissance man, he was a brilliant bridge player, gifted cook and avid reader. He loved being outdoors boating on Lake Wawasee, fishing at God’s Lake in Canada, snow skiing in the Rocky Mountains, swimming in the family pool, riding his motorcycle, and watching Boilermaker football. Most of all, he loved playing golf, and he could be found on the golf course no matter how bad the weather might be. He leaves behind dozens of golfing friends, especially his brother Tim. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27 from 1-4pm at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel 325 E. Carmel Drive in Carmel.

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Carmel Gala to benefit CYAP

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly increased the needs of families served by the FUNDRAISER Carmel Youth Assistance Program.

“There are more youth struggling with their mental health, more employment needs as parents struggle to keep up with rising costs, and more youth struggling academically and with truancy,” said Melanie Brewer, chair of the event and an ex-officio member of the Carmel Youth Assistance Program Board.

The annual Carmel Gala, Design Bright Futures, returns as an in-person event to benefit CYAP on April 30 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The gala includes dinner, dancing, a Bubbles & Bling raffle and a silent auction.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will again serve as honorary chair of the gala and will be joined by this year’s emcee, former NBA player Scot Pollard.

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“The Carmel Gala, Design Bright Futures, is the only large fundraiser that the Carmel Youth Assistance Program holds each year,” Brewer said. “It was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, and we had a virtual event in 2021.”

The Brothers Footman, a country, rock, hip-hop and soul band from Indianapolis, will perform for the first time at the gala.

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Work by co-owner of Carmel’s BEHN Gallery selected for World Photographic Cup church late last year.

“When our 12-year-old daughter finally saw the portrait Roben produced for her, she had a most profound reaction,” Misty said. “At a time when most middle schoolers are experiencing social awkwardness and ‘tween’ challenges, Amelia was able to see herself from another’s lens and affirm, ‘I’m beautiful.’ As her parents, we gratefully ask ourselves, ‘What is that worth?’”

Misty appreciated Bellomo’s work after the shoot as well when he came back with 100 pictures of Amelia, an emotion she describes as overwhelming.

“He helps the client narrow down the selections based on the mission of the project. He is capable of keeping the client on track,” she said.

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ON THE COVER: Photographer Roben Bellomo pauses near his photograph selected for the World Photographic Cup on display in BEHN Gallery, which he co-owns. (Photo courtesy of Roben Bellomo)

A RETURN TO THE MIDWEST Roben Bellomo entered a light painting of a motorcycle in the commercial category of the World Photographic Cup. (Photo courtesy of Roben Bellomo)

By Les Morris news@currentincarmel.com

and Professional Photographers of America. It is contested in six categories: commercial, illustration and digital art, nature, portrait, reportage/photojournalism and wedding. The winThe Winter Olympics have ended, but the U.S. is still comners will be announced in Rome in early May. peting against the world in artistic endeavors. The World The public can see the work of Team USA at the BEHN Photographic Cup pits Team USA against the best Gallery through the end of March. Bellomo said this photographers from 35 countries, and Carmel-based is the first time the finalists for the World Photoresident and business owner Roben Bellomo has graphic Cup have been presented in a gallery open been chosen to be a part of the American team for to the public. the third time in five years.

Bellomo had to hustle to make the exhibition hap“It’s one of the highest honors to represent the pen. The team was announced in December 2021, country,” Bellomo said from his BEHN Gallery at and he began acquiring prints from the various art2149 Glebe St. in the Village of WestClay, which he ists of their winning work shortly before Christmas.

Bellomo co-owns with partner Jim Hamel. “I also love how Everyone responded positively, he said. it shows unity,” he said of the international competition.

“I’ve been appreciative and humbled by everybody’s will“Anything to show unity now is important because we have ingness to do this,” Bellomo said. “It feels like it’s important. a lot of things pulling us apart.”

It’s impactful.”

Bellomo’s entry in the commercial category is a light Bellomo opened his initial business, Bellomo Studios, in painting of a motorcycle. Because the project required total 2014. He and Hamel opened BEHN Gallery during the COVID-19 darkness, he did the work in the middle of the night using pandemic in September 2020. a light wand to illuminate different parts of the machine. It “People get excited about the process,” Bellomo said. “I was painstaking work. Bellomo took 130 images and ended realized how much people need to be part of that and learn up using 40, which he combined in Photoshop to make the about it. I decided I wanted to have a small gallery space in final product. my studio.”

“As artists, we’re proud of all the time we put into develBellomo added that when he works in the studio, the oping the art,” he said. “People forget how much is involved process is client-driven, and when he is in the gallery, it’s in the creative process. People don’t see all the work that artist-driven. goes into it.”

Carmel residents Misty and Steve Arterburn commisThe World Photographic Cup began in 2013 as a cooperative sioned Bellomo to create a portrait of their daughter, effort between The Federation of European Photographers Amelia, to commemorate a daddy-daughter dance at their

Roben Bellomo and his family have immersed themselves in the Village of WestClay and love living in Carmel. The family relocated to Central Indiana from San Diego in 2013.

“I love the community aspect,” Bellomo said. “I’ve not lived in a place so welcoming to families.”

It’s a return to the Midwest for Bellomo and Adrienne, his wife who is a Michigan native. The couple has two children, a daughter Neva, 10, and son, Bodhi, 7.

Bellomo opened BEHN Gallery in 2020.

“People don’t think twice about spending $100 for a so-so meal or $8,000 for a couch, but they look at artwork like it should be found at a discount. We’re trying to offer the experience that allows them to change their thinking,” Bellomo said. “We’re helping people build connections to experiences, to themselves and the people and places around them.”

The artist has Midwest roots, too. He graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette with degrees in math and science and then taught 6th through 12th grade for 10 years. Photography was a hobby, but that changed upon the family’s arrival in Carmel.

“When we moved here,” he said, “I decided this is my career.”

Bellomo is passionate about his work and is quick to give credit to his family and support team for his success. Yet his demeanor is relaxed, inviting and easy-going.

The vibe carries over to the gallery, too.

“Our intention is for people to come in and be comfortable,” he said. “We want to offer them a positive experience with the artwork.”

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ESSAY

HUMOR

Moral choices

Money can’t buy happiness?

Commentary by Terry Anker Considering it his more important work, Scottish philosopher Adam Smith penned “The Theory of Moral Sentiments” in 1759, some 17 years before authoring the often cited and more often misunderstood “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.” Although the flourish of his style is antiquated, his insight remains keen.

In expressing a singular characteristic of humans, he points to a story where the earth opened by earthquake and all the inhabitants of China were consumed. Naturally, good folk decried the calamity. Some sent well wishes, coins or prayers. Others lamented the human condition and imagined the causes behind their misfortune.

But few, if any, dug in the rubble.

Smith went on to point out, “And when all this fine philosophy was over, when all these humane sentiments had been once fairly expressed, he would pursue his business or his pleasure, take his repose or his diversion, with the same ease and tranquility, as if no such accident had happened.” But if the person he suggests were to lose a finger, he would likely find his life disrupted by pain and insomnia. Wouldn’t we all? In fact, few would sacrifice our own digit to have prevented the catastrophe to the Chinese. Would we feel the personal obligation?

Yet, this icon of capitalism Smith goes on to extol the hidden virtue of humans in his query, “When we are always so much more deeply affected by whatever concerns ourselves, than by whatever concerns other men; what is it which prompts the generous, upon all occasions, and the mean upon many, to sacrifice their own interests to the greater interests of others?” Even as the Russian bear mauls the children of Ukraine, what is our sacrifice? If self-interest propels the world of commerce, does sympathy drive our moral one?

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

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

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I’m conflicted, friends. My need for alone time is currently duking it out with my frugal nature, and I’m not sure which side will emerge victorious.

Here’s the skinny: My husband, Doo, has had a boys ski trip on the books for awhile, which means I’ve also had plans. Specifically, a beautiful, lazy weekend of single living, with no demands, no sleep interruptions and no empty milk cartons left inexplicably on the kitchen counter right above the actual trash can. I’ve been looking forward to this for months.

All began well. Doo left the house early for his flight, and though he woke me in the process, I easily fell back to sleep dreaming of the quiet morning that lie ahead. I eventually got up, made coffee and began an intriguing expert-level sudoku puzzle. Alas, those would be the only precious moments I’d enjoy. Doo called to say he’d been bumped and was heading home, but that he’d been compensated almost $1,000. So, just as my heart sank into disappointment, my forever-concerned-with-money brain was like, “Yeah, baby! Make it rain!”

Hence, my internal conflict. I really wanted some space. I love Doo, but as most of you with longtime partners know, periodic separations are tremendously important. And now, he’s sitting across from me on the couch talking loudly amid the various detritus of his life. On the other hand, his ski trip was expensive, and with his new travel vouchers, we’ll be able to cover the cost of an already-committed-to family wedding this summer.

So, yeah, I’m conflicted. A surprise temporary perdition versus an unexpected cash boon. Might be a draw.

Peace out.

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

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Let’s encourage respectfulness Editor, When I saw the two-page advertisement paid for by “Unify Carmel,” I thought we all need to send a note of support to Prairie Trace Elementary Principal Kimberly Piper for her professionalism as an educational leader. I wondered if this group’s true focus is on dividing, rather than uniting.

Our schools need to educate students to form their ideas and opinions based on facts and intellect rather than conspiracies and ignorance. We should know the stories of countless Americans who have fought and continue to fight for our country’s mission of “justice for all.” Ms. Piper shared that she was listening to The 1619 Podcast.

The 1619 Project podcast chronicles the start of 250 years of slavery in America. It is a resource that expands our understanding of our history.

Teachers know how to teach U.S. history

in appropriate and meaningful ways based on grade levels and curriculum mapping followed for each subject. Ms. Piper was not instructing her staff to teach at the AP or college level, but rather she shared her impression of this well researched and factual resource about our history.

Young people need adults to help them develop intellectually, emotionally, socially, artistically and physically. It is through education rooted in civil and intellectual conversations, quality literature and research, that we expand our knowledge. Let’s not stifle our educators’ ability to expand their own thinking and knowledge as well as bring their intellect to inspire students to become lifelong learners. Let’s encourage students to be respectful and responsible — rather than divisive and judgmental.

Shelley Carey, Carmel

Parents deserve transparency Editor, Mr. Rowe’s letter to the editor on March 1 summarizes the American school curriculum issue perfectly. It’s not that taxpayers and parents typically have mastery of skills in teaching and education, any more than plumbing or flying a plane. Our funding, our being the customer, our most precious asset(s) subject to the expertise of a school system demands transparency.

Racism is evil and no better if practiced by the Chinese with the Uyghurs or dressed-up and historically reversed in American school curricula. Indeed, as Rowe stated, “All people have advantages and disadvantages for a whole multitude of

reasons and should be respected simply for being human beings.”

In a global and collective context, American school systems devote a lot of funding for relatively modest results. By no means is this typically the fault of hardworking and dedicated teachers. If we don’t focus on academics and let parents make the call on morality, we fail statistically, competitively and societally.

Full disclosure: I’m white, retired and my kids are grown up and educated elsewhere.

However, I think Mr. Rowe’s perspective is correct and he would make an excellent school board candidate, if interested.

David Crutchfield, Carmel

Civility needed to solve problems Editor, That was a fantastic and much-needed statement you published regarding advertising content. I am appalled by the lack of civility I see person-to-person and in neighborhood newsletters and on social media.

In some communities it has descended to physical attacks and brawls. I hope that will not happen here.

Perhaps it has something to do with the feeling of detachment and isolation from

personal contact. Texts, emails and Zoom meetings are great but not replacements for working face-to-face. Whatever it is that COVID-19 has wrought, your stand is much appreciated.

Whatever one’s stand on an issue, a civil response followed by an exchange of ideas is the only way we can solve a problem.

That goes not only for individuals but also for governments and institutions.

Luci Snyder, Carmel

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Fake news: It takes two to tango Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

journey from Oolitic. The Goodbottoms had never tangoed before and were shocked I love reading the history behind common to learn that the dance was not only very phrases. Here’s one that has a Hoosier erotic, but was twice as aerobic as they origin. You might think I made could handle, resulting in a trip to the ER, HUMOR this up (and you’d be correct). where the Goodbottoms became the first Despite the popular belief documented case of a dual cardiac arrest by that the saying “It takes two to tango” is a married couple. of Hispanic origin, I heard it originated in Yackerman was especially put off by the what is now Carmel at the turn of the cenjudge, who scribbled a note that said: “Sortury — 1900, that is. ry, Ralph, but it takes Hoosier Ralph Yackertwo to tango.” This The night of the contest, man loved to dance, so infuriated the Yackerman was in rare form, but ever since his fifth solo hoofer that he whirling himself around the wife ran away with a showed the note to feed salesman, he hatthe local newspaper dance floor, snapping his head, ed women … and men, twisting his body, contorting his editor, Sal Muleman, for that matter. So, and tried to convince back, all without a partner. dancing was virtually him that he was the – DICK WOLFSIE victim of some kind of eliminated from his social calendar. Aldiscrimination. though many would Muleman printed the note in the local pahave considered it a substantial drawback, per, and before long the phrase “It takes Yackerman practiced dancing in his home two to tango” caught on. day and night, partnerless, but with no less Within months, everyone was trying fervor than would be expected of a Hoosier to work the phrase into conversation. At farmer, raised to bring passion and dedicaFarley’s Diner you’d hear people say things tion to every endeavor. like, “You know, I think I better have bacon One day, to Yackerman’s great delight, he with those eggs. After all, it takes two to read in the (name of your newspaper) that tango.” Or at the feed store, you’d hear old the local dance hall was having a tango timers like Zack Newhouse saying, “I better contest. Yackerman was convinced that the get manure and peat moss … takes two to addition of a partner was an unnecessary tango, ya know.” affectation by love-smitten Latinos.

So, there you have it. Next time you use The night of the contest, Yackerman was the phrase, “It takes two to tango,” think of in rare form, whirling himself around the Ralph Yackerman. Next time you do the tandance floor, snapping his head, twisting go, think of the Goodbottoms. his body, contorting his back, all without a partner.

When the contest concluded, Yackerman Dick Wolfsie is an author, was convinced he had prevailed, only to columnist and speaker. Contact discover that he placed fifth out of six, him at wolfsie@aol.com. beating only the Goodbottoms, an overweight couple who had made the three-day

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A freshman distance swimmer for the Carmel Swim Club and Carmel High School, Czarnecki saw her results in the pool suffer as well.

“My biggest worry is that it was something that was in my head and that I was causing it by thinking about it, and that it wasn’t able to be fixed or they would not know what was wrong,” she said.

Czarnecki, 15, finally was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, an issue with the heart’s electrical system that causes the heart to beat upward of 300 times per minute. It is the most common rhythm disturbance in children, estimated to occur in as many as 1 in 750. The condition is often misdiagnosed as panic attacks.

“I felt validated after I got the diagnosis,” said Czarnecki, who didn’t think the issue

Carmel High School freshman Addyson Czarnecki prepares to swim. (Photo courtesy of Amy Czarnecki)

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Czarnecki started getting chest pains and would feel exhausted for days after an episode. She was referred by the pulmonary doctor to Riley Hospital for Children cardiologist Dr. Mark Ayers.

Ayers said it is often challenging to diagnose SVT, and it was Riley nurse practitioner Dana Hartman who pushed the team to move forward.

“We normally like to document SVT before we undertake a procedure, but because Addyson is a swimmer, it’s hard to catch because her symptoms were only happening when she was in the water,” Ayers said. “Her symptoms were classic for SVT with the racing heart, so we thought it was worth the low risk of the procedure to cure the SVT so she could get back to her athletics.”

The five-hour procedure, a cardiac ablation, to correct the heart condition was conducted Dec. 23, 2021.

Ayers said the long-term success rate of

the procedure is 95 percent.

Czarnecki, a distance freestyler and breaststroker, swam in two high school meets before the procedure.

“Once they suspected it in November, her doctor said she can still swim if she stops when she has an episode, and if she feels faint, she needs to take a break,” Amy said.

“She had a couple bad episodes where her coaches told her to go home.”

She took a week off from swimming a week before and a week after the procedure. Before the procedure, Czarnecki said she researched Olympic swimmers and found there were some who had cardiac ablations. That made her feel more comfortable about recovery.

Czarnecki now wants to raise awareness about SVT to help others.

“Make sure you have a good support system around you and people that love you and have a medical team that is going to listen to your problem,” Czarnecki said.

Czarnecki, who moved to Carmel from Georgia in 2019, will compete in the Speedo Sectionals Championship March 31 to April 3 in Indianapolis. She has already signed up for a 6-mile open swim race in August.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Arnold Hanish was completely surprised when he learned he would be receiving a Distinguished Service Award from his alma mater, the ACHIEVEMENT University of Cincinnati College of Business.

“I didn’t even know I was being nominated for it when I got the call in November,” said the Carmel resident, who received the award during the business achievements awards ceremony March 3 in Cincinnati.

“It’s based on contribution and service to the university.

I endowed the first minority scholarship at the university, specifically directed to minority students, majoring in accounting. Minorities are sorely under-represented in the field of accounting. I felt it was important to endow a scholarship to allow more minorities to major in accounting.”

Hanish, 74, said the Hanish Business Fellows scholarship was endowed in 2011. He continues to contribute money to increase the fund for the annual scholarship.

“I’m very proud of that,” he said. “I’ve had the opportunity to mentor scholarship recipients over the last 10 years.”

Hanish said he remains active at the university, serving on the UC Business Advisory Council and UC Accounting Advisory Dept.

Arnold Hanish was honored with a Distinguished Service Award from his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati College of Business. (Photo courtesy of Arnold Hanish)

“I speak to students about business ethics and leadership,” Hanish said. “I talk about soft skills. It’s been a pleasure for me to give back. I believe in paying forward to the next generation. One way I could pay it forward is with the scholarship.”

Hanish received a distinguished alumnus award in 2011. He retired as vice president and chief accounting officer for Eli Lilly and Co. in December 2012. He began his career at Lilly as manager of domestic tax operations in 1984. In 1986, he moved into a financial reporting role and was appointed chief accounting officer in 1994. He previously worked for Arthur Young & Co. (now Ernst & Young) upon graduating from the University of Cincinnati.

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Fanning Howey appointments — Fanning Howey has appointed Tim Lehman as chief executive officer and Andy Miller, a Carmel resident, as chief operations officer. The appointments will become effective on June 30. CEO Bill Payne will remain in his role as chairman of the board and as a project executive for the firm’s Indianapolis office. COO Bruce Runyon will remain on the board and will continue to serve as a project executive for the firm’s Dublin, Ohio, office.

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Oberer’s Flowers recently expanded into the former Roberts Camera space at 12761 Old Meridian St. in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Oberer’s Flowers)

Oberer’s to celebrate expanded space, 100 years selling flowers

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com Oberer’s Flowers in Carmel has a new home — a “sprawling” 5,000-square-foot space that is 40 percent MILESTONE larger than its previous location, according to store manager Bri Hewitt.

“Business in Carmel has been growing for us by leaps and bounds thanks to our amazing customers,” Hewitt said. “We’ve been literally bursting at the seams the past several years, so when a larger space became available, we jumped at the opportunity.”

The shop has been in the Carmel community since 2010. For 10 1/2 years it was a neighbor to Roberts Camera shop until it moved and merged with its downtown Indy location. That provided Oberer’s the opportunity to take over Roberts’ space.

“We started from the ground up, creating a whole new experience. (I’m) super excited about our huge walk-in cooler, (which is) almost the entire size of our previous store,” Hewitt said. “We reimagined and brought to life a fully branded creative environment featuring new design tables for our flower classes and designers, counters, display fixtures and added a heritage wall that features historical photos from our humble beginning, 100 years ago.”

The move into the new space happened two days after Valentine’s Day. “All of this while we watched in amazement as our new store was under construction,” Hewitt said. “We were ready for upgrades across the board. Customers love our new look and are raving about the ex-

panded fresh flower inventory and displays inside the cooler.”

Oberer’s will host a grand reopening beginning at 7 a.m. March 23.

“We’ll be giving away thousands of full flower arrangements as our way of saying thank you to Carmel for the loyal support.

Our hope is to help people experience the feeling of receiving a flower gift,” Hewitt said. “If you are in need of some beautiful blooms, keep them for yourself, and if you know of someone that would love some beauties, by all means help us spread the smiles.”

Oberer’s also celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The company started growing vegetables in the 1800s in Ohio and in 1922 began growing and selling flowers exclusively.

“Our business has truly ballooned over a century in business, and thankfully along the way we’ve become friends with some of the world’s best growers,” Hewitt said. “Today virtually all of our products are grown and harvested by relationships forged truly from all over the world.”

And relationships are important to Oberer’s.

“Our foundation is wholly built on providing the best possible experience with flowers in all ways, always. We’re on a mission to flower our corner of the world,” Hewitt said. “Our values are old-fashioned and (we) believe that when you provide people with the most awesome flowers, ensure the best possible price and wrap it all up with a smile, folks will come from near and far.”

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A.J. Croce pays tribute to his father’s legacy with ‘Croce Plays Croce’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com A.J. Croce wasn’t quite 2 years old when his father, singer/songwriter Jim Croce, died in a 1973 plane crash.

CONCERTS For several years, the younger Croce stuck to playing his own music and songs he loved.

He toured with B.B. King and Ray Charles before he was 21.

But in recent years, he has embraced his father’s legacy.

“The concert is about connections between my father’s music, my music and the music that influenced both of us,” Croce said. “It’s really about the connection we all have to our parents, to our children, to the ones we love, to our friends.

That being said, It’s a really energetic show.”

“Croce Plays Croce” is set for two performances at 5 and 8 p.m. March 19 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Both shows are nearly sold out.

Some of his father’s biggest hits include “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” “Operator (That’s the Not the Way it Feels),” “I Got a Name” and “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim.” Croce said he has several favorites, but “Time in a Bottle” is personal because his father wrote the song when he learned his wife, Ingrid, was pregnant with A.J. “We play the big hits, but it changes from night to night,” Croce said. “My father’s catalog is really three albums. I’ve had 30 years of recording to switch in and out of the show as well as thousands of songs we have in common.”

Croce, 50, said he began playing his father’s songs in concert five years ago.

“I got to the place where I had a bunch of chart success with 15 or 16 songs,” Croce said. “I played with all my heroes and done these different things and I feel like I had some integrity. I had offers to play my father’s music since I was 16, but it was not an inspiring thing for me.”

Croce said about 20 years ago he was

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

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

THE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE Craig A Meyer’s “Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Tribute” is set for 8 p.m. March 18 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thencenterpresents.org.

“BUNDIBAR & VEDEM” Indianapolis Opera will perform both operas March 18 to 20 at The Toby Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. For more, visit indyopera.org.

A.J. Croce plays a concert featuring some of his father Jim Croce’s songs. (Photo courtesy of Michael Weintrob)

transferring much of his father’s home recordings to digital.

“At that time, I found a tape that had all these covers. Obviously, he didn’t get to play his own music when he was playing little clubs around Philly,” Croce said. “This particular tape had 12 or 13 songs. About 10 of them were songs that I had been playing since I was a kid. They were obscure jazz and blues artists and some country stuff. But not only was it the artists we had in common, but the actual songs.”

Croce said the tapes included a Fats Waller song, “You’re Not the Only Oyster in the Stew,” which he also had on his first Columbia Records demo.

There were deep cuts by Mississippi John Hurt, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, and Bessie Smith.

“I’m a piano player, first and foremost.

Around this time I had been gifted a guitar by my mother that was one he gave to her and he had written his first two albums on,” Croce said. “I felt an obligation to

learn the instrument. It’s special to me and it’s also an amazing ‘30s Gibson.”

On what would have been his father’s 70th birthday in 2013, Croce said the family had a party to celebrate.

“I played a bunch of his songs, a few of mine and songs from that tape,” Croce said. “That was the catalyst for how ‘Croce Plays Croce’ began. I didn’t play another show like that for five years. Once I realized I’m not doing an impersonation of my father, this is a tribute to his music and his legacy, it’s something that I felt not just happy to do but I felt sort of an obligation of sorts to share his music.

“It’s not something I do every night, but when I do, it’s really enjoyable. I see how it affects the people in the audience.”

Croce has a setlist for the band but does deviate from it for each concert.

“The more into it the audience is, the more I can curate the set,” he said.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com or ajcrocemusic.com.

Belfry Theatre presents ‘The Lillies of the Field’ editorial@youarecurrent.com The Belfry Theatre will present “The Lilies of the Field” at the auditorium of Ivy Tech Hamilton County March 18-20 and March 25-27, with Friday and Saturday evening shows at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

DéJon LéTray Marshall-Fisher, Indianapolis, plays Smith in the Belfry production, directed by Linnéa Leatherman, Westfield.

Kim O’Mara, Lawrence, plays Mother Maria Marthe, with her four nuns played by Jan Borcherding, Noblesville, Diane Reed, Noblesville, Jan Jamison, Westfield, and Judy McGroarty, Indianapolis. The men in the cast are Gene Burnett as Orville Livingston, Fishers; Gideon Roark as Father Gomez, Yorktown; and Patrick Crowley as José Gonzalez, Indianapolis. Jan Borcherding is also the Folksinger for the show.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Andrea Casarrubios’ “Seven” is striking a chord with concert audiences.

The Sphinx Virtuosi conCONCERT cert program features a cello solo performance by Cuban American cellist Thomas Mesa of “Seven.”

The piece was commissioned by Mesa.

Casarrubios made it a tribute to essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to those who died or are still suffering from the crisis.

Sphinx Virtuosi, a professional chamber orchestra comprised of 18 of the nation’s top Black and Latinx classical soloists, will perform at 8 p.m. March 19 at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The piece is one of three Mesa commissioned to three different composers.

“It was about their experience during the pandemic. I gave them free rein to do what they wanted to do,” Mesa said. “Each wrote something fairly different. The title ‘Seven’ comes from the time that people would go to the windows and clap for the essential work-

ers. It has been an absolute hit. There are cellists all over the country playing this piece due to her music is so incredible. People are really taking to it. Andrea is a cellist herself.

It’s a very touching and emotional piece.”

The piece ends with seven bell-like sounds, alluding to New York City’s daily tribute during the lockdown.

“Carlos Simon’s piece was tied into not just the situation with the pandemic but the situation with all of the social issues, with the Black Lives Matter protests,” Mesa said.

Mesa said Stephanie Ann Boyd’s piece is similar to Casarrubios in that it was inspired by Boyd’s experiences during the lockdown in New York City. Mesa plans to debut the other two pieces in May. Mesa has been a member of Sphinx Virtuosi since 2016 after being the first-place winner in the renowned Sphinx Competition.

“Ever since then, I’ve had a lot of good solo opportunities with them,” he said. “My relationship with Sphinx is wonderful. We’re kind of like a family.”

Mesa has curated a concert program that will be performed by the Indianapolis Symphony on March 26. He will be the soloist.

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Where’s Amy attends Taste of Carmel Where’s Amy attended the March 3 Taste of Carmel fundraiser benefiting the Carmel Education Foundation. The Carmel Education Foundation’s mission is to inspire academic achievement and lifelong learning in Carmel Clay Schools students. Above, Carmel Education Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Penix (Carmel) and Taste of Carmel emcee Jeff Worrell (Carmel). (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s 202223 season will feature a rousing tribute to the Queen of Soul, the best CONCERTS of the master of the movie score and a fiery Latin celebration, among other special concerts.

The CSO announced its 47th season March 14 featuring a diverse mix of classical and pops performances.

After three seasons interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Carmel Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director Janna Hymes said she is confident of being able to present a full season for musicians and audiences.

“Every season, I like to program a mix of repertoire and guest artists for our Carmel audience,” she said. “Our 2022-23 season is packed with all genres of music and exciting programs. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds will enjoy what we are offering. Programming with optimism and a renewed sense of hope has been incredibly rewarding. I hope our community likes the overall makeup of the season and will come hear their amazing orchestra.”

The majority of the CSO’s concerts are performed at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. But there will be a 7 p.m. concert July 3 at Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville and an 8 p.m. July 4 show at CarmelFest’s Gazebo Stage.

An education program exclusive to students from area schools will be presented on Sept. 27, when the CSO performs “Beethoven Lives Upstairs: A Classical Kids Live!” at the Palladium The orchestra’s 2022-23 season includes: • Masterworks 1: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Palladium. Guest artists: Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer Clarice Assad along with central Indiana favorites, Pavel & Direct Contact • Masterworks 2: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Palladium. Guest artist: violinist Alexi Kenney.

• CSO Holiday Pops: 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2022, at the Palladium. Guest artists: vocalists Josh Kaufman, Leah Crane and additional performers.

• CSO Pops Concert: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, 2023, at the Palladium. Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind and Fire.

• CSO Family Fun Concert: 3 p.m. Jan. 29, 2023, 3 p.m. at the Palladium. An

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interactive introduction for children to some of the world’s greatest orchestral classics • Masterworks 3: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2023, at the Palladium. Guest artists: Harlem Quartet • Masterworks 4: 7:30 p.m. March 11, 2023; 3 p.m. March 12, 2023, at the Palladium. “The Best of John Williams — a Tribute Concert” Music performed by the CSO will be accompanied by clips from multiple films scored by John Williams.

• Masterworks 5: 7:30 p.m. April 22, 2023, at the Palladium. Guest artist: cellist Sterling Elliott • CSO Pops Concert: 7:30 p.m. May 6, 2023, at the Palladium. Aretha: A Tribute with guest artist Capathia Jenkins.

“We decided to program the (John Williams) concert as a Masterworks because the music is quite difficult and we wanted to put in the time for preparation as we always do for these programs,” Hymes said. “Because of the nature of this music and the fact we will be projecting film clips, we decided to add a concert for families and others who may prefer an afternoon concert.”

Hymes looks forward to the season.

“Without a doubt, it’s the most diverse, ambitious season we’ve ever brought to the Palladium,” she said.

Tickets for the upcoming season will be available soon at CarmelSymphony.org, and at the Palladium Fifth Third Bank Box Office, 317-843-3800. The 2022-23 season is supported by the City of Carmel, the Center for the Performing Arts, the Palladium and Pedcor.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Concerts for a Cause co-founder Bruce Kidd figures the 2022 lineup is the series’ best as it enters its FUNDRAISER sixth year.

“We have the best group of local and national artists we have had to date,” Kidd said. “We specifically wanted to have more duos and trios this year since we have mainly had solo acts in the past. It will create different and cool concert experiences for our guests with two or more voices and lots of harmonies.

“All of our artists are supremely talented, but most of them have not had songs on commercial radio stations around the U.S.” The Carmel resident said he wants to attract new people to the concerts. The proceeds benefit a nonprofit, “I like storytellers, solo or band, where you can understand the lyrics when they play live and the songs move you in some way,” Kidd said. “Those are the kinds of artists, both local and national, we have this year.”

The first of the four Concerts for a Cause

Over the Rhine duo Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist will perform March 19 in the first Concerts for a Cause of the 2022 season. (Photo courtesy of Over the Rhine)

will be March 19 at the Indianapolis Art Center’s Basile Auditorium. The opening performer is Lone Canary, followed by Over the Rhine. The concert will benefit the Cancer Support Community of Indiana.

A reception with food and drinks, all included with a ticket purchase, will be from 6 to 7 p.m. The opening act plays from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m., and the headliner plays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $100.

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Mother’s Day, May 8, will be extra special this year for more than 1,500 patrons who will join us at the PalladiVIEWPOINT um to see 17-time Grammy-winner Sting and his band. The Center for the Performing Arts is proud to attract high-caliber performers like Sting, John Legend, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Harry Connick Jr., Ben Folds, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett and many more.

Many have wondered (and bemoaned) how tickets for this concert sold so quickly.

The short answer is huge demand, as this rock icon typically plays much larger venues. His current tour includes the 12,000seat Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., and six shows at the 2,300-seat London Palladium — the other Palladium, as we call it.

Sting’s concert at our Palladium, one of the smallest rooms on the tour, will be uniquely intimate. Had he been available for 10 shows here, we might have sold out 10 times.

Some have wondered about third-party ticket brokers grabbing up blocks of seats.

Although ticket reselling is legal in Indiana, we did take steps to limit that practice.

In the run-up to the public sale date, we provided presale opportunities to donors, sponsors and series subscribers, as they have been our greatest supporters since we opened, as well as members of our free eNews mailing list and to Sting’s official fan club. We placed limits on individual purchases and on the number of tickets available each day, closing sales when we hit those daily limits.

Still, the seats sold with unprecedented speed. Yes, tickets are now being offered for resale at exorbitant prices. But buyer beware: Resale offers may not be legitimate. Use caution if you choose to buy from a reseller or through social media.

We plan to continue to bring performers of this stature to Carmel. Please know that we also will continue to do our best to offer tickets in the most fair and equitable manner possible.

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It analyzed data from the past 11 years. In PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Carmel (One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the Haverstick Road Multi-Use Path Project. The project is located along Haverstick Road from 96th St. to 99th St., in Clay Township, Hamilton County, IN. Run-off from the project site will discharge into Carmel Creek. Questions or comments should be directed to Chai Mamidala, Clark Dietz, Inc., 8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 475, Indianapolis, IN 46240, Phone (812) 471-4802x3014, Email: Chaitanya.Mamidala@clarkdietz.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER DOCKET NO. PZ-2022-00026V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 28 day of March, 2022 at 5:15p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms (1 Civic Square, 2nd Fir, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to request an illuminated wall sign to be placed on a non-facing street frontage.

The Carmel sign code requires all wall signs must face a named street frontage.

Placing signs on the East elevation will be an exception to this sign code.

Signs need to be placed on the East elevation because trees and landscaping does not allow for building signage on the South elevation.

With the property being known as (address): 4520 Northwestern Dr. Zionsville, IN 46077.

This application is identified as docket no.PZ2022-00026V. 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.

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Source: BottomLineInc.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2022-00032 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 28th day of March 2022 at 5:15 p.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: Add a pool. (Maximum 45% lot cover allowed, 66% proposed.)

With the property being known as 420 1st Ave NW Carmel, IN. 46032 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2022-00032 V The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: King Subdivision Lot 1.

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.

Brandon and Michelle Alexander PETITIONERS PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Construction Stormwater General Permit from the NPDES General Permit Program, this is to notify the public that CrossRoad Engineers, PC (115 N. 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the following: The project site, to be known as Richland Avenue and Main Street and Lexington Boulevard and Main Street, is located in the Western Half of Section 30, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Clay Township, Hamilton County at the intersections of Richland Avenue and Main Street and Lexington Boulevard and Main Street in Carmel, Indiana.

The project involves the construction of a new roundabout at both intersections, as well as the extension of a new median down Main Street in between the two roundabouts. The ultimate receiving water for the project is Cool Creek, located to the north of the site. Construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2022.

Questions or comments regarding this project shall be directed to Brady Vaughan of CrossRoad Engineers, PC. At 317-780-1555 or bvaughan@ crossroadengineers.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Number: PZ-2022-00031 V Garcia Residence Lot Cover Variance Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:15 PM in the Carmel City Hall, 2nd floor Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon UDO Section 2.10 in order to: Review the requested variance for the construction of a new custom home that exceeds the maximum lot coverage of 35% allowed. The request for approval for lot coverage of 42%. The location of this property is 843 Auman Drive West, Carmel, IN 46032 in the Auman’s Addition Lot #52, filed by William D. Pulliam of Pulliam-Scott Construction Inc on behalf of the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Garcia.

The application is identified as Docket Number PZ-2022-00031 V. The real estate affected by this application is described as follows: 843 Auman Dr West Carmel, IN 46032 Parcel Number: 16-10-31-01-04-043.000 Section 31, Township 18, Range 4, Aumans Addition, Lot 52 The file for this proposal may be viewed Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM in the Office of the Dept of Community Services, 1 Civic Sq, 3rd floor, Carmel, IN 46032.

Any written comments to the proposal should also be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals not later than 12:00 PM, March 28, 2022, the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments will be presented to the Commission at the hearting according to its Rules of Procedure Joe Shestak, Administrator Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals 317-571-2417 Petitioner: Pulliam-Scott Construction on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Garcia 5817 W. 74th St Indianapolis, IN 46278 NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: 116th Street, Carmel Drive, Main Street and Smoky Row Road over Keystone Parkway Bridge Rehabilitations 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 Carmel City Hall, Front Desk Attn: City Clerk, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before April 6, 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 – 116th Street, Carmel Drive, Main Street and Smoky Row Road over Keystone Parkway Bridge Rehabilitations”.

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. A Certificate of Insurance is required for 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 them.

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A panoramic view of Fes, Morocco. (Photo by Don Knebel)

A visit to historic Fes, Morocco Commentary by Don Knebel Today, in the last column for now about where to go during Indiana winters, we visit Fes (or Fez), Morocco, where TRAVEL the average high temperature in March is about 68 degrees.

In A.D. 789, Idris I, progenitor of the Idrisid Dyasty, established Fes el Bali (Old Fes) and made it the capital of an Islamic empire controlling most of what is now Morocco and a portion of western Algeria. In 859, the Idrisids founded in Fes el Bali what is now the University of Al-Karaouine, the world’s oldest continuously operating institution of higher education. Al-Karaouine helped establish Fes el Bali as an international center of Islamic learning and culture. By the 12th century, Fes el Bali, with about 200,000 residents, was the largest city in the world. In 1244, the Marinids gained control of the area and established nearby Fes el Jdid (New Fes), where they erected a palace.

When the French gained control of Morocco in 1912, they intentionally preserved the walled cities of Fes el Bali and Fes el Jdid as “medinas” as they existed at the time and built a gate at their entrance. As a result, for current residents of the medinas, life is not much different from what it was hundreds of years ago, although electricity makes some tasks easier. Merchants in small shops along narrow streets still sell everything from fresh camel meat on hooks to fruit and fish stacked high on tables to pottery and clothing made by hand.

Major construction projects are changing the face of Morocco. The medinas of Fes el Bali and Fes el Jdid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are protected from the rush of the 21st century and provide the closest ap-

Today, I’d like to look at English words whose definitions have changed drastically over the years. Some have taken a complete about-face.

GRAMMAR GUY Awful: This word now means something like “terrible, bad, horrible, or lousy.” Originally, the word had the same association with the word “awesome,” which meant deep reverence and respect fo something or someone.

Cloud: Back in the day, a cloud was down, while now it is up. In the 1300s, a “clud” was a mass of rock or a hill — think of a “clod” of dirt today. This was a mass of earth. Today, a “cloud” is something in the sky that sometimes drops precipitation.

Apparently, it’s also where all my passwords are stored. If anyone finds them, let me know.

Meat: In Old English, people distinguished solid food (meat) from drink (drink). Over time, “meat” evolved to mean only the flesh of animals that people eat.

But back in the day, an apple would have

fallen into the meat category.

Literally: You’ll be saddened to learn that a second definition has been added to the word literally: figuratively. Am I happy about this? No, I am not. However, dictionaries report popular usage, so “literally” can mean “exactly” or “kind of/ about/approximately/figuratively.”

Nice: We get “nice” from the Latin word “nescious” (ignorant). Originally, “nice” meant “a stupid or ignorant person.”

Over time, the word came to mean either “someone who is shy” or “someone who has a keen sense for fashion.” Eventually, the word “nice” morphed into meaning “kind” or “agreeable.”

Fantastic: We now know the word “fantastic” to be synonymous with “great.”

However, this wasn’t always the case.

“Fantastic” originally meant something that was “imaginary” or “made-up.”

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

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