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Runner completes 100th marathon in Carmel

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This was not how Brad Schrock planned to end his 18-year journey.

His quest to finish ACHIEVEMENT 100 marathons was supposed to be completed with the Big Sur Marathon in California in April 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic intervened, forcing the cancellation of the race, so the Westfield resident ended up completing his 100th marathon a few miles from home April 3 in the Carmel Marathon.

“I was stuck on 99 for a long time,” said Schrock, who completed the Carmel race in 3 hours and 46 minutes.

His 99th marathon was in Miami in February 2020.

“When I heard Carmel was going to have it, I signed up,” he said.

Schrock, 56, had already completed his other five major running goals. One was to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors of six marathons: Boston, New York, London, Chicago, Tokyo and Berlin. The Berlin race was his final one in 2019.

Schrock started running seriously 18 years ago and soon set his goals.

“I ran a little bit in high school but nothing worth talking about,” said Schrock, who ran cross country and track at Lebanon High School. “I was 38 and my job had changed a little bit in that I wasn’t as active

Brad Schrock displays his medal after completing his 100th marathon. (Submitted photo)

as I was when I was younger. I was picking up a little weight and getting out of shape. I wanted to get a handle on that, so I started running in February of 2003 and I haven’t stopped.”

Schrock ran his first marathon in Akron, Ohio, in the fall of 2003.

“I ran 11 Boston Marathons in a row,” he said. “That was one of the goals was to get to 10 in a row, so from 2005 to 2015, I ran every year.”

Another goal he accomplished was running a marathon in all 50 states.

“So, that’s a big part of the 100, of course,” he said.

Schrock has now completed the Carmel

Marathon three times.

“I ran the inaugural one that was in June (2011), then they moved the date up to early April and it interfered with Boston every time,” he said.

Another goal was running a marathon on all seven continents.

“We want to continue to do international marathons to (continue) our travel hobby as well,” Schrock said.

Schrock logs all his miles. The final goal was to run a distance equal to the circumference of the earth, which is 24,859 miles.

“I finished that a year ago,” he said. “That (includes) training and races.”

His personal-best marathon time is 3:11.

He achieved it in the 2012 Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio.

Schrock’s wife, Melissa, runs half-marathons and has competed in 42 states.

“She needs eight more to complete her goal. I’ll run those half-marathons with her,” Schrock said. “I’ve run some marathons with my oldest son, Levi, and I’ve run some half-marathons with my daughter, Sally.”

His other daughter, Abbie, and son, Thomas, have run shorter distances. Sally lives in Westfield and his other three adult children live in Sheridan. His children and five grandchildren helped him celebrate his 100th marathon finish.

Schrock is CEO and co-owner of Custom Concrete in Westfield, which was started by his father-in-law.

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The Carmel Marathon returned April 3 after being canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The race included six course records and more than 1,000 finishers in the marathon for the first time. More than 3,300 people finished the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K or marathon relay. (Photo

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MARATHON RESULTS: Males: Females: • Adam Schroer, 2:22:10 • Kathy Derks, 2:36:47 • Brian Reis, 2:24:04 • Ziyang (Sophia) Liu, 2:40:17 • Jaidiby Zapata, 2:25:15 • Holly Read, 2:45:14 • Jesse Davis, 2:27:36 • Anna Weber, 2:52:05 • Tony White, 2:28:02 • Katie Paolucci, 2:53:28

HALF MARATHON: Males: Females: • Jordan Kyle, 1:04:22 • Jane Bareikis, 1:14:44 • Caleb Kerr, 1:04:59 • Pasca Myers, 1:14:50 • Nick French, 1:05:56 • Andrea Pomaranski, 1:16:22 • Arturs Bareikis, 1:06:50 • Libby Bigelow, 1:17:15 • Ryan Cash, 1:08:20 • Sarah Bishop, 1:17:45

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Correction — In the April 6 edition of Current in Carmel, an article about the Weed Wrangle events incorrectly spelled the name of volunteer coordinator Svitlana (Lana) Ramer.

City Hall reopening plan — The City of Carmel was set to reopen Carmel City Hall to the public and employees on April 12. Based on an increase of COVID-19 vaccinations, low hospitalization numbers and the availability of more effective treatments, the city has developed a plan to gradually increase staffing at City Hall to full force by May 3. The city plans to continue taking temperatures of employees and visitors as they enter City Hall indefinitely. Members of the public who have been vaccinated will no longer need to wear masks to conduct business in City Hall.

Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony — The City of Carmel will present a Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony at noon April 16.

The event will be livestreamed from the Palladium at Facebook.com/CityofCarmel.

The presentation will include performances by the Carmel United Methodist Church bell choir, University High School choir and Indianapolis Opera resident artists. Alex Kor, son of Holocaust survivors Michael and Eva Kor, will speak.

Synergize to benefit DADCAMP — The Synergize 4:30 Meetup on April 27 will benefit DADCAMP, a nonprofit that aims to build strong families by building strong fathers.

Learn more at synergizeindy.com and dadcamp.info.

Meadowlark Park closed for upgrades — Meadowlark Park, 450 Meadow Ln., has closed for construction of improvements that include a new playground, four pickleball courts, a full basketball court, a boardwalk through restored wetlands, a new fishing pier, year-round restroom facility, parking lot expansion and more. The park is expected to reopen in December.

Solarize Indiana meeting — Area residents and business owners will learn how the federal tax credit of 26 percent has been extended through 2021 and 2022 for installing solar panels during the next Zoom meeting of Solarize Indiana. The free meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. April 15 and will include a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. Advance registration is required at facebook.com/ solarizeECI.

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Robin Spangler, left, pauses with her longtime friend, Fran Kelley. (Submitted photo)

Murder of ‘light-hearted,’ ‘friendly’ Carmel man stuns friends

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Fran Kelley and Tom Miller grew up a mile away from each other on the west side of Cleveland but didn’t IN MEMORIAM meet until years later when they were both employed at a bank in Indianapolis.

The co-workers found they had much in common and remained close friends after Kelley switched jobs a few years ago. So when Kelley, 46, suddenly stopped communicating with Miller in mid-January, the weekend of Kelley’s birthday and a Cleveland Browns divisional playoff game, Miller figured something was wrong.

But he never could have imagined what it turned out to be.

Kelley was found dead in his Carmel home Jan. 18, with investigators concluding he had eaten fentanyl-laced oatmeal before being strangled. His ex-girlfriend, her daughter and her daughter’s then-boyfriend were arrested and charged in March in connection with his death.

Miller, a Westfield resident, said he was shocked by the news, as Kelley had never indicated having a troubled relationship.

The murder did not fit what Miller knew of his friend.

“He was a very friendly, light-hearted,

nice guy to be around. He always had this very pleasant and enjoyable demeanor,” Miller said. “There’s a picture that he used to have on his Facebook posting, of him with his head cocked to the side with a big smile on his face, and that’s the way I remember him.”

Another longtime friend and former co-worker, Robin Spangler, remembers Kelley, a father of two daughters, much the same way.

“He’d spend as much time as possible with his friends and family. He really enjoyed life,” Spangler said. “He was his own quirky guy. On Fridays, he’d go to the gym and go to the grocery when everybody else would go out. That was his thing. He was just a funny, fun, great guy.”

Miller described Kelley as a “really good dad,” a fact he believes may have cost him his life. Investigators stated in a probable cause affidavit that a custody dispute between Kelley and his ex-girlfriend over their 2-year-old daughter was a likey motive for the murder.

“It would appear to me that his desire to be a good dad and desire to be involved in the life of his kids is what led to this unbelievably tragic thing,” Miller said. “I can’t see any other reason for it. He loved his daughters and wanted to be able to spend time with his daughters.”

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“It’s a very The following items will be acpopular event. This year, we’re afraid cepted for recycling: computers, we’re going to get slammed because servers, peripherals, wiring, cable, it was canceled last year because battery backups, monitors, televiof the pandemic,” said Maki, City of sions ($20 charge per monitor or Carmel manager of environmental TV), electronics, phones, stereos, Maki initiatives and education. headsets, DVD players, small appliThe shredding, electronics recycling, preances, IT equipment, office equipment, test scription and bulk item drop-off will be from equipment, medical equipment and large 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 in the parking lot of appliances.

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Spartz visits U.S.-Mexico border

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Spartz, 42, emigrated to the U.S. from the Ukraine in 2000. Her husband, Jason Spartz, is an Indiana native. Spartz, a former state U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Resenator, became a U.S. citizen in 2006. publican from the 5th District, joined seven According to a release from Spartz’s ofDemocratic fice, the delegation saw more than GOVERNMENT colleagues, 1,000 children at the central proincluding felcessing center, most of whom will low members of the Immigration stay there for several weeks despite Subcommittee, the final weekend the facility’s original intent and legal of March to visit the El Paso sector obligation to only house migrants of the U.S.-Mexico border to see the for a matter of days. Drugs, weapimmigration issues firsthand. ons and other contraband also are Spartz The delegation visited the Paso being transported across the border del Norte Port of Entry, El Paso Border Patrol while border patrol agents are overwhelmed Central Processing Center and shelters for by the flood of migrants, diverting authoriunaccompanied minors and families. The ties from performing their core duties. group also met with agents on the ground, Spartz said it breaks her heart to see the immigration advocates and migrant children. children crossing the border.

“I want to thank Rep. Veronica Escobar “It is absolutely clear that we have a for organizing this (congressional delegareal crisis at our southern border,” Spartz tion) and for inviting Republicans to particisaid. “There is no question about it. I talked pate because no one party is going to solve to a tiny, 6-year-old girl devastated by bethis crisis alone,” Spartz said during a press ing separated from her 8-year-old brother. conference.

These siblings were sent by their parents to Spartz said it’s important to hear all percross our border by themselves and there spectives because they represent different are busloads of children with similar stories parts of the U.S. arriving every day.”

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Project: Range Line Road Project: Westfield Boulereconstruction vard roundabout and culLocation: Between City vert installation CONSTRUCTION Center Drive and Elm Street.

Location: South of 116th The project will include Street to 111th Street. The construction of a new roundabout at project includes a new roundabout at Walnut Street (6th Street) and Range Line 111th Street and culvert installation at CarRoad. mel Creek.

Expected completion: Work on the roundExpected completion: Work on the roundabout is set to begin after July 6 with a about is expected to begin on or after May full closure of the intersection expected 10 and last for 45 days. Once that is comfor approximately 75 days. pleted, work will begin on the culvert inProject: Median and multi-use path stallation. The road is expected to reopen installation in mid-August.

Location: Range Line Road between CarmProject: Burial of overhead lines el Drive and 116th Street Location: Guilford Road between Grand Expected completion: Work is expected Boulevard and Main Street to begin in the fall and last 100 days.

Expected completion: The city has not NOBLESVILLE AND NORTH released a project timeline.

Project: Olio Road and 146th Street Project: Sanitary sewer and water line widening upgrades Location: The Olio Road and 146th Street Location: Smokey Row Road Improvement project is widening Olio Expected completion: Work is expected Road from 141st Street to 146th Street to to begin on or after May 3 and last for 30 four lanes and 146th Street from Bergen days.

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Carmel library’s west branch reopens for in-person visits

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com After being closed for more than a year, Carmel Clay Public Library’s Joyce Winner West Branch reopened April PANDEMIC 5 for in-person visits.

Face coverings are required, and capacity is limited to 15 people at a time, including staff, to allow for physical distancing. Guests are encouraged to make visits as quick as possible.

CCPL’s only branch closed to the public in

March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic began to quickly spread in Indiana. It had celebrated its grand opening at 12770 Horseferry Rd. in the Village of WestClay two months before the closure. Patrons have been able to use the curbside service at the branch throughout most of the pandemic.

West branch hours are noon to 5 p.m.

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After 2020 tourney cancellation, title win even sweeter for CHS As Carmel High School sophomores, Brian Waddell and Connor Gioia watched from the bench during the GreyACHIEVEMENT hounds’ Class 4A state championship victory.

“Being on that 2019 team was being around a winning atmosphere all the time,” Waddell said. “They knew how to win, and they knew how to play the right way.

Sitting on the bench at Bankers Life (Fieldhouse) in 2019, you are thinking, ‘I want to be here on the court when I’m helping out.’

We were able to do that this year and pull it out.”

Waddell scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Class 4A No. 2 Greyhounds topped No. 3 Lawrence North 51-46 in overtime April 3 to win the 4A state basketball title at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

“I feel like that group of seniors really helped us in our growth,” Gioia said of the 2019 team. “We got beat up pretty good at the start (of the 2019-20 season) but felt we were good in March and that got taken away (because of the COVID-19 pandemic).

That gave us a little extra motivation.”

Gioia, who earned the Class 4A Mental Attitude Award, scored nine points in the championship game. Gioia scored 16 in a 53-50 overtime victory against Gary West in the semistate.

“I just had the opportunity to make some big-time plays and hit shots,” Gioia said. “I was able to step up. It’s a credit to these (teammates). They were making drives, and I just had to move without the ball, and they were able to find me. These guys trusted me with the ball in my hand at the end of one game.”

The Greyhounds lost to Warren Central in the Class 4A state final in 2018. After capturing the 2019 title, Carmel was 18-7 in 2020, winning the sectional before the postseason was canceled.

Carmel Coach Ryan Osborn was an assistant for six years before being hired as coach for the 2017-18 season. He has watched the players develop since they were in third grade.

“They are going to remember this for the rest of their lives, especially with everything they have been through the past two years,” Osborn said.

Carmel finished 26-2, with one-point losses to Cathedral and Fishers.

“They never wavered,” Osborn said. “The growth we’ve seen out of this group is amazing. Through every challenge, through tough games, they always rise to the occasion.”

The Greyhounds also will lose seniors Wil Leary, Bryce Beery and Nick Frische to graduation.

Junior Josh Whack played a key role against Lawrence North, hitting 7 of 8 free throws, all in overtime. That didn’t surprise Osborn.

“He’s shooting over 80 percent for the year,” Osborn said. “It’s a mental toughness thing. He wanted to be on the free throw line down the stretch, and he made some big ones.”

Carmel had defeated host Lawrence North 63-49 on Feb. 4.

“We could tell they had a bad taste in their mouth from the first time we played,” Gioia said. “That extra energy made their press even more difficult to break. It was one of their best weapons.”

In addition to Whack, junior starters Peter Suder and Charlie Williams will return to make another run.

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Brothers leave CHS with titles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Brothers Ben and Nick Frische share a similar journey of helping the Carmel High School boys basketball BASKETBALL team achieve the ultimate success.

The siblings rose from the lower-level Carmel Pups travel teams to key bench contributors as seniors for the CHS basketball state championship teams.

As a senior, Ben played on the 2019 Class 4A state champion team. On April 3, it was Nick’s turn as he played 11 minutes in Carmel’s 51-46 victory over Lawrence North in overtime at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

“It’s incredible now we both have this memory,” Ben said. “It’s great to see, because when I was a senior, all these guys were on JV and now they are starting and contributing. It was awesome to see how they improved over the years.”

Ben, a biology major at Indiana University, saw his brother’s team win regional, semistate and state titles.

Ben played on the Pups C team as a fifth-grader and was on the D team as a sixth-grader.

“Back in elementary and middle school, it does get to you, even though you try to block that out,” Ben said. “It motivated me to work my hardest to achieve my goals, because I knew that at the end of the day, I was going to play varsity. I just had to get there. What I would say to kids that were in the same position as I was, you have a lot of time to grow both physically in your game and mentality. Don’t get discouraged about where you are.”

Ben said a lot of kids who played on higher level Pups or AAU teams didn’t end up playing for CHS. At 6-foot-7, Ben is 2 inches taller than Nick.

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“By county tournament I started for the freshman team, so that was a big improvement in my mental state because it took a toll on me being on the lower team every year,” Nick said. “I think I adopted the same mindset as Ben, and I saw him never get discouraged. That played a role in my life, having that role model as a brother.”

Although he averaged less than 2 points per game, Nick played in all 27 games for Carmel (26-2). He had some starts when 6-10 forward Charlie Williams was injured.

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On March 31, the Humane Society for Hamilton County conducted a pet parade, transporting all the animals to the new facility in Fishers at 10501 Hague Rd. Attendees decorated cars and celebrated the pets’ route to their new home. (Submitted photos)

HSHC President and CEO Rebecca Stevens celebrates at the new facility.

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LIVE on the Carmel Youth Assistance Program Facebook Page & Carmel TV The view of the Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center from Hague road.

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Humane Society for Hamilton County’s new facility now open Jonathan Matthes jonathan@youarecurrent.com The Steven J. Cage Foundation Animal Wellness Center, the new home for the Humane Society for Hamilton County PETS at 10501 Hague Rd., is so new that on April 5 it did not yet appear on Google Maps. The facility appeared as a dirtbrown blotch on the satellite picture. But that soon will change.

The HSHC has moved from a 7,000-squarefoot facility into a 40,000-square-foot stateof-the-art building that HSHC President and CEO Rebecca Stevens calls one of the top three in the nation — and possibly the best in the nation.

One of the new amenities is a kitchen, which features a restaurant-grade dishwasher. Before, volunteers had to wash all the dishes by hand. It also has state-ofthe-art ventilation systems in each of the feline kennels that keep the air circulating to reduce the risk of the spread of disease, along with three washers and three dryers that enhance efficiency.

“Now, it takes just 40 minutes for towels and everything to get dry when before it used to take two runs for anything to dry,” said Mary Roney, an HSHC volunteer from Westfield.

Other features include an expanded reception area, increased capacity and more spacious kennels. Roughly 200 animals call the new facility home, the majority of which are cats. The goal for staff is for the animals’ stays to be brief.

“If it is a long wait (for adoption), at least

it’s in a facility that’s state-of-the-art,” said Director of Marketing Max Williams, a Fishers resident.

“This place represents, for me, personally, over a decade of blood, sweat and tears trying to create a place where animals can go temporarily that celebrates their life and would be a destination for families to want to visit because it’s full of life and happiness,” Stevens said.

When Stevens joined the HSHC 16 years ago, its facility was on the campus of the Hamilton County Jail and had been in Noblesville, at various locations, for 36 years.

Stevens often thought about what she would add if she could help design her own animal welfare facility, such as exercise space and a fully developed veterinary clinic with its own operating table and X-ray machine.

The new facility has each of those amenities.

“This place is probably going to be my legacy and why I was put on this earth, to create a brighter future for these animals,” Stevens said. “Not just in Hamilton County, but from outside this county, too.”

During the COVID pandemic, HSHC has seen a nearly 400 percent increase in adoptions. But there has also been an uptick in people surrendering animals. The Humane Society’s initial effort is to encourage and try to help the pet owner retain their animal.

But animals are always arriving. It is the hope of Stevens that all of Hamilton County might visit and see the new place, and maybe discover a new family member in the process.

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Meet Carmel’s newest centenarian news@currentincarmel.com What is it like to be born before the invention of ballpoint pens, hearing aids, frozen foods, aerosol CELEBRATION sprays, suntan lotion, television, jet engines and nuclear power?

Elaine Braden knows, as the Carmel resident celebrated her 100th birthday on April 10.

The Baltimore native, who has eight grandchilBraden dren and 15 great-grandchildren, answered the following questions about becoming a centenarian: You’ve done a lot of traveling through the years. Do you have a favorite destination?

Oh, I have lots of favorites. We loved to make day trips into Mexico when (my husband) Bill was assigned to military duties in El Paso. Visits to my son (Jay) and his family in Europe while Jay was stationed there were always fun. Similarly, visits to my daughter (Ellen) and her family in California while she and her Marine husband Tom

Elaine Braden grew up in Baltimore and live in Japan before moving to Carmel.

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were stationed there were also fun. Annual trips to Florida for the winter were great because of the friends we met there. A few years ago, Jay and Ellen arranged a crossCanada-by-train adventure for the three of us that was just amazing.

What is it like to be 100?

In many ways it is no different than being 99. But while I am amazed to have made it so far, I am sad that my wonderful husband Bill is not here to share the joy (Bill died in 2003).

Any advice for those of us who have not reached triple digits?

Oh, sure. Take care of your health, keep a sense of humor and count your blessings.

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Hamilton County Asian Americans unite against hate crimes nationwide

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Doug Hsu loves to relax by going for walks through his Carmel neighborhood, but lately the excursions haven’t been as calming as they used to be.

He’s spent the last year hearing government officials and others refer to COVID-19 as the “China virus” or “kung flu” after Hsu it was first discovered in Wuhan, while concurrently seeing reports that hate crimes against Asian Americans have increased nationwide since the pandemic began.

Hsu said he hasn’t knowingly been a direct target of racism in the past year, but for the first time ever, he feels defensive when he’s out in public, wondering if those he encounters associate him with the pandemic, and if so, whether they harbor hateful or violent thoughts or intentions.

“I don’t know what people are thinking. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but I’m aware that in other parts of the country people have been targeting Asian Americans, so I’m very much put on edge,” he said. “It’s very unfortunate, because as an American born and brought up here, I don’t feel it’s right that a group of people should have to think twice about, ‘Do I go for a walk in my neighborhood or not?’”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Asian Americans make up the largest minority group in Hamilton County at 6.5 percent, and they represent an even higher percentage of Carmel’s population at 10.3 percent. Rupal Thanawala, president of the Carmel-based Asian American Alliance, said many Asian Americans have flocked to the county for its quality schools and safe neighborhoods, but some believe it’s time to break their silence on racial issues and let their neighbors know what they’re experiencing to prevent problems reported elsewhere in the nation from happening here.

DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES Kwan Hui said he is living his American dream.

He lives with his wife in a Carmel lakefront home with a yard big enough to showcase the dozens of flower and plant varieties that fill it with color each year.

From left, Quanbo Xiong, president of the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc.; Rupal Thanawala, president of Asian American Alliance Inc.; U.S. Rep. Andre Carson; Elaisa Vahnie, executive director of the Burmese American Community Institute; Hai Soo Woo, president of the Korean American Association of Indiana; James Zheng, ICCCI volunteer; and Johnathan Yun, secretary of the Korean American Association of Indiana; pause at the March 27 rally in downtown Indianapolis. (Submitted photo)

“(We) feel great living here in Carmel. Our neighbors are extremely friendly,” he said.

Since moving to the U.S. from Hong Kong in 1968, Hui said he’s not been a target of discrimination, especially since moving to Carmel more than 30 years ago. Still, he joined several other Hamilton County residents to march around Monument Hui Circle in Indianapolis on March 27 to protest racism and violence against Asian Americans.

“We need to start educating the community about what is happening in other parts of the nation so if people see any sign that occurs, they need to stop that as soon as possible before the fire gets bigger,” said Hui, who is retired and volunteers with several local organizations.

Hsu, who grew up in Virginia, said the discrimination he’s encountered isn’t unique to Hamilton County but stems from issues faced by Asian Americans throughout the nation. He said it primarily comes in the form of microaggressions by people who probably don’t realize their own unconscious bias.

For example, while waiting in line to pay at a shop, the cashier may be chatty with the customers before and after him but treat him in a “transactional,” less friendly way. Or when attending a large event with greeters to welcome guests, he and his family are met with less enthusiasm.

“When I travel to communities that have a much larger Asian American community, I don’t get that feeling,” Hsu said. “I assume it’s because for the customer service staff, their image of a customer or client also includes Asian Americans, so they don’t get thrown off by people who look like me.”

Thanawala, a Fishers resident, said Hamilton County is generally a welcoming and safe place for Asian Americans but that discrimination has always been present. For some, it’s worsened during the pandemic.

“I’ve heard so many incidents of people being called names and being discriminated against,” she said. “Some of the businesses, Chinese restaurants for example, didn’t take off the way it should have, because people were thinking in the first few months (of the pandemic) that Chinese food could give you the virus.”

A ‘SENSE OF INVISIBILITY’ The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has not received any calls in the last year related to discrimination against Asian Americans, but that hasn’t been the case throughout the nation. According to the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism, anti-Asian hate crime increased 145 percent from 2019 to 2020 in the nation’s largest cities as overall hate crimes dropped 6 percent.

The issue was brought to the forefront for many on March 16 when a shooter killed eight people — including six women of Asian descent — at salons in the Atlanta area.

The atrocity led to #StopAsianHate rallies across the nation, including the one in Indianapolis. Thanawala said she was encouraged by the efforts, as she believes many people are unaware of the discrimination faced by many Asian Americans, even those whose families have lived in the U.S. for several generations.

“A lot of (Asians Americans) don’t complain,” she said. “They don’t talk about it publicly.”

Hsu agrees that raising awareness is an important step in addressing the problem.

He said the Asian American community has long struggled with a “sense of invisibility,” sometimes because its population is very small in certain areas but also because of a lack of Asian Americans portrayed in the media, pop culture and elsewhere.

The problem isn’t one that can easily be solved, whether by legislation or other means, Hsu said, but it’s time to start having difficult conversations about how to address it.

“It’s not about asking for any preferential treatment,” he said. “It’s just asking for equal treatment.”

ON THE COVER: Protestors gather March 27

at Monument Circle to protest violence and discrimination against Asian Americans. (Submitted photo)

SHOWING SUPPORT Rupal Thanawala, president of the Asian American Alliance, said there are several steps Hamilton County residents can take to show their support for Asian Americans: • Educate yourself: Learn about the local Asian American communities and their culture.

• Be an ally: If you see or hear discrimination or a hate crime, speak up.

• Accept the science: Don’t be swayed by rumors on the internet, but research facts from reputable sources.

• Support Asian businesses: Many local businesses are struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, but it can be even more challenging for Asian business owners.

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Recalling the best spring break ever

Commentary by Terry Anker Why can’t life be easy all the time?

Would it be so difficult to remove our difficulties? For many of us, such questions resonate, especially these days.

Things that used to be very simple can now be abundantly complicated. Do we shake hands anymore? Or, is it best to deploy a fist bump, elbow bang or nod across the room to acknowledge a kind greeting from a friend? Even from those many things we might keep after the pandemic is officially pronounced no longer a threat, most of us are struggling to make sense of the new social order. For some, it may be — or seem — irreversibly life damaging. For many, it will be an inconvenience for a while.

At least we have our health, right?

The cliché, like many others, makes a good point. Anyone who has ever endured a toothache will tell you that all is well until the pain starts. Then, within hours, nothing else matters. Time stops until the anguish is alleviated. Birthday parties, long-planned trips, big presentations at work — all are set aside in the increasing wave of sensory-induced focus. No matter the cost, we’ll do anything to make it relent! Our previous worries have faded into some fistclenched negotiation with God — make the pain recede and we promise to be good and stop tormenting our brother, complaining about the job, or watching too much television news.

Then, modern medicine rescues the tooth — equilibrium is ultimately restored. How long do we hold our promised repentance? With the sharp and shooting agony alleviated, our attention returns to the annoyances of the daily ritual. Is the corporal sufficient? Does mental anguish count? Maybe the saying should be redrafted to proclaim, “At least we have our physical and mental health.”

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

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

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“The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

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I met my husband Doo 31 years ago this month. We were seniors in high school who happened to be spring breaking in the same small island town in the Bahamas. I had a rich best friend with a timeshare, and Doo had a family connection through an uncle. He was tall and skinny, with an impressive mullet (Doo, not the uncle), and for me, at least, it was love at first sight.

Surprisingly, he called a few days after we were back stateside to invite me to visit. We married six years later, and the rest, of course, is Wilson history.

It’s a great story, right? Spring break fling-turned-matrimonial bliss? With our own children now around the age we met, I can’t help but think how crazy it all was. For starters, my parents let me travel internationally to a place where the drinking age was 18, essentially unchaperoned (there was a designated adult there, but she wasn’t either of our mothers and drank more than we did).

And then to fall for a boy who lived only two hours north, and like me, heading to Colorado for college? What were the odds?

I believe it was fate. And so, when I give my annual spring break talk to my students about making good choices, I do in fact spend some time on vacation romance. “Be prepared for one of two eventualities!” I warn. “Heartbreak is the more likely, but you might also land at the spectrum’s other end: Three decades of marriage with a guy whose once enviable mullet has been replaced by an immaculately bald dome.”

Peace out.

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

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie People always act surprised to see me.

Not happy to see me — just surprised. I remember walking home from HUMOR elementary school and coming in the door about 3 p.m. My mother would say, “Are you home already?”

I must have lived closer to school than I thought.

When I was on TV every morning, people who saw me at the supermarket seemed shocked. “Dick Wolfsie! What are you doing here?” I had a list of answers that began with eggs, bread and 2 percent milk.

The staff at my dentist’s office was stunned to see me the other day, but I can’t figure out why. True, I had not been to the dentist in a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but I made an appointment in January for late March, assuming I would be vaccinated by then.

Ten minutes after I made that appointment, I got a text asking me to confirm the date.

Then, two weeks ago came a postcard in the mail reminding me that at 2 p.m. on March 31, I was to see Dr. James about my pearly off-whites. Then a few days before the appointment date, I received an email and a text, all not-so-subtle hints to be sure I arrived at my scheduled time. I also got a message on my answering machine that morning: “Hi, this is Dr. James’ office. We are confirming your appointment. Could you call us back and let us know you got this message?”

When I returned the call, I got their an-

swering machine: “Hi, this is Dick Wolfsie and I can’t wait to see all of you again.

Could you please call me back to confirm that you got my message confirming that I will be there? If I don’t hear from you, I’m not going to bother driving all the way over there.”

When they called back, I wasn’t home, so they left a message: “Dick, this is Dr. James’ office.

Yes, we expect you.

Please confirm you got this message, which confirms we received your last message, confirming you will be here. We can’t wait – DICK WOLFSIE to dig away at the plaque.”

This could have gone on indefinitely, so I decided to just show up. I walked into the office, sat down and started flipping through pamphlets featuring horrifying photos of gum disease.

The receptionist finally noticed me: “Oh, if it isn’t Dick Wolfsie! What a nice surprise!

Are you on today’s schedule?”

Right after my dental appointment, I checked my phone and there was already a text message from Dr. James’ office confirming my next appointment … for August.

When I got back home, I opened the front door and there was Mary Ellen: “Oh, it’s you,” she said.

After 42 years, there are no surprises.

A few days before the appointment date, I received an email and a text, all not-so-subtle hints to be sure I arrived at my scheduled time.

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10 tips for Foot Health Awareness Month Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, and good foot care is essential to keeping our feet healthy, acPODIATRY tive and pain-free. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 20 percent of the U.S. population has at least one foot problem annually.

Some problems could be genetic. But by following the 10 tips to promote good foot health, some foot and ankle problems can be prevented or stopped from becoming serious if treatment is sought quickly.

10 ways to promote good foot health • Inspect your feet every day — especially if you have diabetes. Use a mirror (or a friend) to check hard-to-reach spots. Take note of any bumps, cracks or red and rough spots and review with a podiatrist.

• Always wear shoes in public to protect from injuries, fungal infections and some types of heel pain.

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If walking or exercising hurts, even in supportive athletic shoes, custom orthotics could offer pain relief and extra protection for your foot health.

When in doubt, call us at the first sign of foot pain. Often, people ignore or “walk off” foot pain, but that can turn minor problems into major concerns.

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Indiana City Brewing Co. wasn’t immune to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses. However, owner BEER and founder Ray Kamstra decided to get creative to boost sales during the lockdown in March 2020.

“We noticed all of our big fans on the far north side who worked at Salesforce or Angie’s List just weren’t coming in here anymore because of working from home,” said Kamstra, a Carmel resident.

As a solution, Indiana City Brewing Co. decided to offer free delivery within a 15mile radius of the brewery in downtown Indianapolis. However, residents just outside that radius began making requests for the brewery to deliver to them, too.

“Now we deliver up to a 25-mile radius with free delivery,” Kamstra said. “We deliver all the way down to the south edge of Greenwood all the way up to the north edge of Carmel.”

To order beer for delivery, customers must place their orders before 2 p.m. on Friday. Then, the beer is delivered in the afternoon or evening that Friday.

“We actually have just over 300 accounts that sell our beer in Indianapolis, so the same guy who does all of our regular deliveries finishes his distribution at noon and gets all the orders together for home delivery and takes them out within three to four hours,” Kamstra said.

Between 12 and 24 customers opt for home delivery each week. The most popular beers are in the current Brew Doodle Crew series. The Brew Doodle Crew is a group of artists who collaborate monthly on an

Squad Goals beer features a Brew Doodle Crew design on the can. (Photo by Anna Skinner)

illustration to be displayed on one of the Indiana City Brewing Co.’s cans.

“Whatever they draw that month is the next month’s can,” Kamstra said. “They’re doing it virtually right now and not meeting around a table (at Indiana City Brewing Co.) like they normally would. They’re all on their iPads and are connected in drawing on the same canvas at the same time.”

Every Brew Doodle Crew can is a double dry-hopped hazy IPA. “Everybody’s been affected,” Kamstra said of businesses and the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have maintained all of our accounts and kept our fans happy, but it’s definitely been a struggle. We found ways to get creative. We’ve never done online ordering and now it’s huge, half of our carryout sales.

(COVID-19) made us look at our business model a little closer.”

Beer delivery is free for orders that are $50 or more within a 15-mile radius and for orders that are $100 or more within a 25mile radius. In addition to cans, Indiana City Brewing Co. also sells crowlers, which are essentially 32 oz. cans and kegs.

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According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average sale price for a Carmel home increased 17.3 percent to $483,981, compared to March 2020. Homes in Carmel also left the market quickly, selling 19 days, or 47.5 percent, faster than this time last year. Carmel also saw an increase in the average price per square foot for a home, up 16.5 percent to $178.92.

Bus drivers needed — Carmel Clay Schools is hiring bus drivers and will host a DriveA-Bus Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 at the Carmel High School football stadium to give those interested a chance to try it out.

Pre-registration is not required.

Virtual career fair — The Hamilton County 21st Century Talent Region Team, in cooperation with Invest Hamilton County, will host a virtual career fair from 1 to 4 p.m. April 13. Learn more and register at hcwin.org/ virtual-job-fair.

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By Ashleigh Swan news@currentincarmel.com Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy will celebrate its grand opening April 16 to 19 at 2510 E. 146th St. in WestWELLNESS field on the Carmel border.

The business offers a wide variety of treatments aimed at stimulating the body’s natural defense mechanisms to speed recovery and promote wellness.

Services offered include IV drip therapy, which is used to decrease inflammation; whole body cryotherapy, which manages aches and pains and boosts energy; and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which increases the rate of recovery and helps the body fight off infection.

“We are trying to make everything accessible to everyone,” Restore General Manager Sadie Foster said. “We want to help people to take care of themselves.”

The location will be the company’s Indiana’s flagship store. Heather Mesalam, co-owner of Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy, said the company chose the Carmel area because it is one of the fastest-grow-

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School senior Kayla Phillips is glad to make one last appearance with Select Sound’s pop a cappella MUSIC ensemble.

Select Sound will present an “Ear Candy” concert at 7 p.m. April 22 in the CHS Auditorium.

“I’m really excited to share the stage with this amazing group of people,” said Phillips, a member of Select Sound for three years and the Ambassadors show choir for two years. “I’m most excited for the senior small-group number we’re performing. After all of the craziness COVID has brought, especially to this senior class, I am really looking forward to singing my heart out with my fellow seniors.

“There is a wide range of repertoire you will hear at this concert, going all the way from pop hits, classical pieces, mashups and even a sea shanty.”

Phillips said her favorite numbers in the set are “Light In The Hallway” by Pentatonix, performed by the seniors, and “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, performed by the entire group.

“While Select Sound is not a competitive choir like Accents or Ambassadors, the cohort schedule has really impacted our rehearsals,” Phillips said. “This group consists of 18 people, and lots of our music splits into many parts. With the cohorts, one class has seven people and the other has 11, which makes our typical rehearsals more challenging. We have had to do a lot of after school and evening rehearsals to make up for this setback, but I am very grateful for all of the time I get to spend with the entire group.

“Being in this group has been such a gift for the past three years, and it has given me some of my best high school memories and I can’t wait to perform in my final ‘Ear Candy’ concert.”

Senior Mollie Mathison is eager to perform for a live audience for the first time in more than a year.

“The audience can expect to hear a variety of repertoire,” Mathison said. “A few of the numbers include ‘Higher Ground’ by

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Kayla Phillips sings in the “Ear Candy” concert during her sophomore year. (Submitted photo)

Stevie Wonder, a beautiful arrangement of ‘Blackbird’ by The Beatles, ‘That Lonesome Road’ by James Taylor, and so many more.”

About 500 tickets are available for socially distant seating in the auditorium for the Select Sound concert.

For more, visit ow.ly/n1BJ50EkMAB. In addition to Select Mathison Sound, Mathison is in the all-girls show choir, the Accents.

“It was initially very tough to accept that we weren’t going to have a normal competition experience this year,” Mathison said. “But as the year went on, I realized that we have a unique opportunity to impact our community.”

In addition to Select Sound, Mathison is a member of Accents.

In conjunction with the Great American Songbook Foundation, the Accents will perform at 3 p.m. April 25 at the Center Green in front of the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. Alumni of the Great American Songbook Academy Competition will perform music by some

of America’s iconic composers, including Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin and Irving Berlin.

“I am hopeful that we are able to reach people with our music that usually don’t get to hear and see us,” Mathison said.

Senior Yumi Colombo said “the best part of any concert is sharing our Colombo love and appreciation of music with the audience, and we get to do it this year with more citizens of Carmel.”

Colombo said the songs she enjoys the most are “Let Yourself Go” and “Love is Here to Stay.”

“Their overall messages about living life to the fullest and the power of love really resonated with me,” she said. “Now more than ever, it is really important to spread joy and love, and I think this show really embodies that. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to perform for the community and I really hope it brings people joy and gives them a reason to sing and dance along with us on April 25th.”

Artistic Director Michael J. Taylor has announced the lineup for the 2021 season at Frankfort’s Red Barn Summer Theatre.

The three shows will be “Who’s in Bed with The Butler?”, Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple”, and the musical comedy “The Marvelous Wonderettes.”

“Who’s in Bed with the Butler?” will open the season June 9, followed by “The Odd Couple” June 23. “The Wonderful Wonderettes” will open July 8 and close out the season July 18. The curtain will rise on all Wednesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday and any additional matinees will start at 2 p.m.

“Due to socially distanced seating this year, we are only admitting 85 people to attend each show, so patrons should order their tickets as soon as they receive their ticket brochure,” Community Outreach Manager Bethany Sheets said. “The brochure will be mailed later this month.”

Tickets will be available May 1 by emailing boxofficeredbarn@gmail.com.

The Red Barn Summer Theatre is at 2120 East County Rd., 150 South in Frankfort.

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thing and we kind of adapted that to a fun movie to make.”

Cavin wrote and directed the film with Quinn Cavin started acting classes with Cairns. Cavin’s girlfriend, Mafalda Pinto Corhis mother when he was younger, mostly reia, from Portugal, portrays the main charbecause he was acter since the story is told from PROFILE bored with school. the perspective of the girl who is “I had this idea that left from dinner. They set up a sting actors didn’t need to go to school,” to catch him.

Cash said. “I really didn’t like to go The short film was completed to school as a kid, so I tried to conat the end of 2019 and won Best vince her to let me stay home and of Fest at the 2020 Strasberg Film be homeschooled because I didn’t Festival in February 2020. It was Cavin need to go to school because I was nominated in several categories. going to be an actor. “Luckily, she encourCavin said because of the short film aged me to stay in school.” success, they decided to produce a series Cavin graduated in the top 10 of his class called “CherryBomb,” with Correia as the academically at Mooresville High School. lead and co-creator.

Cavin, 23, graduated from Wabash College in The six episodes, which were filmed 2019 with a double major in psychology and during the summer of 2020, are about 25 theater. minutes each.

Cavin, who now lives in Burbank, Calif., The series is in post-production, and moved to New York after graduating from Cavin hopes to find a streaming home later college. He quickly found success as he this year. made a short film called “The Dine-and-Dash Cavin recently took a job as a writer Dater” with another Wabash graduate, Ryan and production coordinator at Echobend Cairns, shortly after moving to New York.

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Pergola with a purpose Commentary by Bill Bernard Pergolas come in all sorts of sizes, shapes and styles. This particular pergola has a relatively modern REMODELING design. It is constructed of cedar and hovers above a new deck. The deck is finished with Trex composite decking that was installed with concealed fasteners. The result is an elegant structure that extends both the living space of the home and the enjoyment of the deck. The orientation of the structural elements, as well as the inclusion of a secondary layer of cedar purlins, creates a light shade that will make spending time on the deck more enjoyable, especially on a warm afternoon.

Concealed within the structure of the pergola are a series of low-voltage lights that allow for nighttime enjoyment of the space. The lights will accentuate the modern lines of the structure. Wrapping the perimeter of the deck is a guardrail constructed of cedar and black aluminum balusters. Soon to be installed is a ceiling fan.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2021-00055 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on April 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Max. 55-ft house width required, 83-ft requested.

The design of this home is based on an Arts & Craft style of architecture. This style is in keeping with the historical character of Old Town Sub-Character Overlay and the many of the new homes in the District.

The home is divided into two principal and distinct wings with a 5-foot-wide connector hall at the rear. The north wing is 26- feet wide, the south wing is 40-feet wide, and the connecting hall is 17-feet wide. The combined width of the two wings and connector is 83-feet. While combined width exceeds the 55-foot limit, the individual wings do not. The connector is also located 30-feet behind the building line of the north wing so the two wings will appear to be separate structures from the street. This layout along with having separate utilities for each wing will allow the current or future owners to subdivide the property, into 52-foot and 80-foot plats respectively. Limited remodeling (eliminating the connector and adding a kitchen) will result in two individual houses.

For property being known as 670 1st Ave NE, Carmel, IN. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax Parcel Number: 16-10-30-05-01-006.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche.

This will be a virtual meeting. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via www.carmelspeaks.org. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov.

Jeffrey & Molly Cooke. - PETITIONERS. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received: By: Carmel Clay Schools 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 For: Educational Services Center Addition and Remodeling 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 At: Educational Services Center 5201 East Main Street Carmel, IN 46033 Until: 2:00 PM (local time), May 5, 2021 Bid Opening: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM (local time), in the Educational Services Center, 5201 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033 and via Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Click here to join the meeting Or call in: +1 317-762-3960,,490483175# Phone Conference ID: 490 483 175# All work for the complete construction of the Project will be under one or more prime contracts with the Owner based on bids received and on combinations awarded. The Construction Manager will manage the construction of the Project.

Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents which are on file with the Owner and may be examined by prospective bidders at the following locations: Office of the Construction Manager The Skillman Plan Room The Skillman Corporation 3834 S. Emerson Avenue, Building A www.skillmanplanroom.com Indianapolis, IN 46203 Prime and Non-Prime Contract Bidders must place an order on www.skillmanplanroom.com to be able to download documents electronically or request printed documents. There is no cost for downloading the bidding documents. Bidders desiring printed documents shall pay for the cost of printing, shipping and handling. Reprographic Services are provided by: Eastern Engineering 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 46038, Phone 317-598-0661.

WAGE SCALE: Wage Scale does not apply to this project.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on April 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM, local time, via Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Click here to join the meeting Or call in: +1 317-762-3960,,761426816# Phone Conference ID: 761 426 816# Attendance by bidders is optional, but recommended, in order to clarify or answer questions concerning the Drawings and Project Manual for the Project.

Bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The successful Bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of their Contract amount prior to execution of Contracts.

Contractors submitting bids for the performance of any Work as specified in this building Project should make such Bids to Carmel Clay Schools. Contractors are advised that the Contract as finally entered into with any successful Bidder may be entered into with either the School Corporation or the Building Corporation or certain portions of the Contract may be entered into by both the School Corporation and the Building Corporation.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid (or combination of Bids) and to waive any irregularities in bidding. All Bids may be held for a period not to exceed 60 days before awarding contracts.

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This will be a virtual meeting. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via www.carmelspeaks.org. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov.

Rebecca McGuckin, Old Town Companies- PETITIONERS. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00181 SE UDO Section 2.07 Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 26th day of April, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: Request for owner-occupied short term rental special exception. My husband and I wish to host families of athletes, plus athletes, in our primary residence while we are at home, during events during the year.

At property being known as (address): 3870 Coventry Way, Carmel IN 46033 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00181 SE UDO Section 2.07 The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: (Insert Legal Description OR Tax ID parcel number(s)) Lot#316 in Brookshire, Section 6- A, In Hamilton County, Indiana as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4 page 169 Also part of Lot # 317 in Brookshire, Section 6-A in Hamilton County, recorded in Plat Book 4, page 169 in the office of the recorder of Hamilton Co Indiana The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche.

This will be a virtual meeting based at Carmel City Hall. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via Carmelspeaks.org. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: SW 20-SW-11 DUKE ENERGY – CARMEL 69 SUBSTATION STORM SEWER RE-ROUTE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 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 21, 2021 , 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. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, City Hall will be closed to the public indefinitely. Bids will still be able to be delivered to an attendant at the southern entrance to City Hall at the above-mentioned times. A link to virtual BPW meeting can be found here http://carmelin.new.swagit.com/views/1.

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 – DUKE ENERGY – CARMEL 69 SUBSTATION STORM SEWER RE-ROUTE” A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is for the rerouting of the Morrow Follet County Drain around the Duke Energy 69 Substation on the northwest corner of Rangeline Rd and Smokey Row Rd in Carmel, IN. The project involves installing ±350 LFT of 48” RCP connecting to the existing county drain, flowfilling of abandoned pipe, swale grading, and restoration.

Contract Documents must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

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

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on April 14, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. virtually using Microsoft Teams (call in number is 1-812228-8286, Conference ID is 764 139 84#, hyperlink: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Sue Wolfgang Clerk

CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS Owner: Carmel/Clay Board of Parks & Recreation 1411 East 116th Street Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Monon Structure 12 Replacement Project Notice is hereby given that the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (the “Owner”), will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Project at the Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation’s (“CCPR”) Administrative Offices located at 1411 East 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032 on April 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm local time, and as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room of the Administrative Offices. The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID – MONON STRUCTURE 12 REPLACEMENT PROJECT”, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on April 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm local time at CCPR’s Administrative Offices and, weather permitting, shall conclude with a visit to the location where the Work is to be performed. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations needed by individuals with disabilities planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please notify Kurtis Baumgartner at (317) 573-5238 or kbaumgartner@ carmelclayparks.com at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

In general, the Work for the Project consists of replacement of Monon Structure 12, a culvert structure over Carmel Creek, all as set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project which, except for those items not included due to timing, size or other factors, have been assembled into a Project Manual and includes the Bid Documents.

The Project Manual and Bid Documents for the proposed work are available digitally upon request from Robert Anderson at randerson@structurepoint.com. Any issued addendums and clarifications shall be sent electronically to all registered bidders via the email address above.

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

Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: (1) Properly and completely executed Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts which includes a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; (2) Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including any alternates, with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Project Manual. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to Carmel/Clay Board of Parks & Recreation; (3) A Non-Collusion Affidavit complying with the requirements of Ind. Code § 36-1-2-4.

Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) day period after opening of the Bids. All bid security of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

In the event that the total amount of the contract awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified under either Ind. Code § 4-13.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23-10 before doing any work on the Project.

Pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-17-6, Owner reserves the right to specify in the contract with the successful bidder one or both of the following: 1.

Early performance of the contract will result in increased compensation; 2.

Completion of the contract after the termination or designated completion date(s) will result in a deduction from the compensation.

A Performance Bond and Payment Bond with good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Architect/Engineer, shall be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Bonds may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required

by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq.

All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18-2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana laws including but not limited to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4, that such action is in the best interests of the Owner. Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-1-12-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders. Except as specifically otherwise provided herein and as allowed by applicable Indiana law, a contract for the Project shall be awarded in accordance with this Notice to Bidders, Ind. Code § 5-16-13 et seq. and Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq., to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept any Alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bid alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted.

Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Kurtis Baumgartner by email only at kbaumgartner@carmelclayparks.com.

Carmel/Clay Board of Parks & Recreation Michael Klitzing, Director

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Germany’s Kiel Canal is the world’s busiest artificial waterway, accommodating more ships than the Suez and TRAVEL Panama Canals combined.

The waters north of Germany are divided into the North and Baltic seas by the Jutland Peninsula, jutting about 270 miles into those waters. Denmark occupies the northern three quarters of the peninsula and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein occupies the southern quarter.

In 1871, Schleswig-Holstein became part of the German Empire, ruled by Kaiser (Emperor) Wilhelm I. With Germany now united, it became important that German commercial and military vessels could go between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea without going around Denmark. As a result, the German government decided to construct a canal near the base of the Jutland Peninsula, running southwest from Kiel to Brunsbüttel, with locks at both ends.

Construction of the canal began in 1887, with 9,000 workers moving 100 million cubic yards of dirt. In 1895, Kaiser Wilhelm II officially opened the 61-mile-long canal, 10 miles longer than the Panama Canal, and named it the Kaiser Wilhelm Kanal in honor of his grandfather. Using the canal instead of going around the Jutland Peninsula cut the

Remember that episode of “Seinfeld” where Jerry and Sheila (Jerry’s girlfriend for one episode) call each other “schmoopie”? This schmaltzy, GRAMMAR GUY saccharine show of cutesy nicknaming made the rest of the gang sick. Most people remember this episode for the “Soup Nazi” yelling “No soup for you!” I, however, can’t get the baby-talk nicknames out of my mind.

Did you know there’s a term for these pet names? It’s called “hypocorism.” We get the term from the Greek word “hypokorizesthai,” which means “to call by pet names.” In general, the term applies to whenever adults talk like babies, create diminutive nicknames for other words or names, or use another fond term to replace someone’s name. When researching this topic, I found that hypocorisms are all over the place in Australia. Some believe this is because the Aussies are generally welcoming and friendly people, and these sorts of fond nicknames flow naturally out of that interpersonal warmth.

Western end of Kiel Canal. (Photo by Don Knebel)

travel distance of ships going between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea by about 450 nautical miles. Between 1907 and 1914, Germany enlarged the canal to accommodate its largest battleships.

Although the Treaty of Versailles opened the canal to international shipping, Adolf Hitler closed it in 1936. The canal was reopened after World War II and renamed the Kiel Canal. The canal is spanned by 11 fixed bridges, each providing at least 138 feet of clearance. The canal can accommodate ships as long as 772 feet and as wide as 106 feet, dimensions excluding the largest container and cruise ships. Despite the limitations, up to 130 ships travel through the Kiel Canal each day.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00120 SE Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of April 2021 at 6:00p.m. will hold a Virtual Public Hearing upon a Special Exemption Application to allow short term residential rental of up to three bedrooms of the four bedroom house at property being known as 131 Beechmont Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. The real estate being affected by said application is described as Tax I.D. parcel no. 16-10-30-02-07-018.000. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00120 SE. The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.

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Have you ever noticed people adding “-y” to the end of a word to make it sound cuter? That’s a hypocorism. My daughter (who is 3) calls her blanket a “blanky.” The “blanky” is fuzzy and “comfy.” Of course, the rest of our family follows suit with this kind of talk because it’s just so darn cute.

A “kitten” becomes a “kitty.” “Bird” turns into “birdy.” In the 1920s, the term “chamber pot” gave us the word “potty.” In our family, we’ve gone so far down the hypocorism rabbit hole that koalas have become “koalies.”

Think about when you’re talking to someone dear to you. Instead of saying “Agnes” (if Agnes is the focus of your endearment), you say “honey.” I’m sure you have a dating or married couple who calls each other “babe.” While “babe” is a far cry from “sugar pie” or “honeybunch,” it counts as a form of hypocorism, or as I like to call it, a precious wittle hypycory.

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

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This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

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Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell. We are looking for more than an Office Manager, we are looking for someone who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

This position is responsible for the activities related to office operations; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of an incoming project and day to day office functions.

TO APPLY Clevernest Inc. 240 W. Carmel Drive Carmel IN 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100; www.clevernest.com

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