May 9, 2017 – Carmel

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Teachers to vote on union’s future

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel Clay Schools teachers will soon vote on the future of their union.

The Indiana Education Employment Relations Board ruled April 27 education that a representation election be held by mail ballot.

The Carmel Clay Education Association is the current CCS teachers union, but the Carmel Teachers Association formed in recent years and has been seeking to become the exclusive representative of the teachers.

IEERB will mail ballots to eligible voters May 8. Ballots must be returned between May 11 and 25. IEERB will count the votes May 26. Teachers may vote for CCEA, CTA or for no representation.

Among the biggest points of contention between CCEA and CTA is membership in the Indiana State Teachers Association and National Education Association. CTA officials state that its dues will be approximately $100 per year and that membership in ISTA and NEA is voluntary. CCEA dues are $52, but members also must pay nearly $750 to join ISTA and NEA as well.

CCEA officials argue that these memberships are vital. Without them, they say teachers will lack legal protection, expert assistance and representatives who can work with legislators at the state and national level.

“For these reasons, among many others, cutting our long-standing ties with ISTA and NEA will work against all of our interests not just today, but into the foreseeable future,” a May 1 update on CCEA’s Facebook page stated.

“Instead, we should be joining together to increase our collective voice at the local, state and national levels. The staff of Carmel Clay Schools should be leading the fight to ensure every Hoosier student, including our own,

receives the highest quality public education.

Standing side-by-side with our brothers and sisters in education is what we stand for, and we believe it’s what you stand for, too.”

Jeffrey Hammond, an attorney representing CTA, said CCEA is making these claims as a “scare tactic.” If CTA is selected as the union, teachers may still opt in to ISTA and NEA, he said, but even if they don’t they receive legal protection through the district’s liability insurance policy. He also said that only 23 percent of Carmel teachers are CCEA members and are already without these benefits.

“Keep in mind that 77 percent of Carmel Clay teachers have already voted with their pocketbooks and have decided that membership in CCEA (including ISTA/NEA) is not worth nearly $800/year to them,” he stated in an email. “Seventy-seven percent of Carmel Clay teachers do not have the ‘legal protections’ that CCEA is saying they are at risk of losing if CTA is elected. You can’t lose something you do not currently have.”

CTA officials say that new representation is needed after CCEA was unable to reach a contract agreement with CCS in three out of four years, more than any other district in the state. Each time the factfinder ruled against CCEA, which resulted in teachers making less money than they could have if the two sides had reached an agreement earlier.

With only a few weeks of school left, Carmel teachers are still without a contract for the 2016-17 school year because of delays in the representation election. IEERB ruled in August 2016 that bargaining couldn’t begin until teachers voted on whether or not to decertify CCEA as its union, but the election was delayed when CCEA filed an unfair labor complaint against CCS that same month. IEERB cleared CCS of any wrongdoing in a ruling issued in March.

Dispatches Veterans to lead parade — Korean war veterans are to be honored as the grand marshal unit at this year’s CarmelFest parade. Veterans who wish to participate should contact Elaine Roberts at 765-437-5787 or Barbara. elaine.roberts@frontier.com. A family member or friend is also invited to walk alongside the vehicle and carry a poster with the veteran’s picture. Classic car owners are needed as well. Contact Sharleen Miller at 317-345-0682 or millersb123@gmail.com.

Alumni golf outing — The Carmel Football Alumni Club will host a golf outing May 12 at Brookshire Golf Club.

This year’s outing will honor the 2007 5A championship team. Cost is $99 per person for golf and dinner or $15 per person for dinner only. For more, visit CarmelFootballAlumniClub.com.

Civil War Roundtable — The Hamilton County Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. May 10 at Carmel City Hall.

Robert Smith will discuss the Sultana side-wheeler steamboat and his family member that served aboard it. The public is invited and admission is free.

Lunch-and-Learn: Vanpooling — An informational meeting will be held at noon May 12 at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E. Washington St. in Indianapolis, for Hamilton County residents who work downtown. Attendees will receive a free lunch and learn about vanpooling and its benefits. Registration deadline is May 10 by contacting Heather White at hwhite@cirta.us or calling 317-500-2533. Learn more at cirta.us/commuterconnect/vanpool/.

Voters approve CCS referendum

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The steering committee of the Carmel Schools Yes! Political Action Committee celebrates the passing of the referendum May 2 with CCS Supt. Nicholas Wahl, front left, and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, front right. (Submitted photo)

Carmel Clay Schools voters have spoken: The district’s referendum will remain in place.

Election With all Carmel precincts reporting, nearly 90 percent of voters cast ballots in favor of the replacement referendum.

“A big thank you to our community for validating and valuing our children’s public education,” CCS Supt. Nicholas Wahl stated. “This vote proves the schools are

an integral and important part of our community.”

Voters approved increasing the referendum tax rate by 3 cents, bumping it to 19 cents. With a 3-cent reduction expected in the district’s debt service rate, the total school tax rate is expected to remain flat at 83 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

Without approval of the referendum, CCS officials said that 260 emloyees would lose their jobs, including 141 teachers.

Some elective programs and extracurricular activities would also have been cut.

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City restricts small cell towers

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill that gives telecommunications companies the power to place antennas and small cell state towers throughout public rightof-way in cities and towns without approval from local municipalities.

The goal is to upgrade wireless networks from 4G to 5G speed, which is 10 times faster, but officials in Carmel, including Brainard Mayor Jim Brainard and the Carmel City Council, worried that these new poles, towers and other above-ground structures would be unsightly.

As a result, the Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety took advantage of a provision in the law and exempted all of Carmel’s city limits from the legislation.

“Without this action, a telecommunications company would have been allowed by the state legislature to place up to a 50foot pole in front of anyone’s home without input or recourse by the homeowners,” Brainard said. “The local taxpayers’ right to control their streets through their locally elected officials would have been taken away. This would have impacted housing values and made it harder to lure businesses with good jobs to our city.”

A last-minute change to Senate Bill 213 allows local officials to declare current underground utility areas and exempt these locations from the law as long as they did so by May 1, 2017.

Carmel held a special BPW meeting in time to pass a resolution that established an Underground and Buried Utility District throughout the city. The board also granted utility easements to help protect private property owners.

This doesn’t mean Carmel won’t be getting 5G coverage, Brainard said. Not only can telecommunications companies achieve better coverage without numerous small cell towers throughout the city, but Brainard said this does not mean Carmel won’t allow any new cell towers.

“They still have the right to apply for a waiver,” he said. “They have the right to apply and the Board of Public Works will say yes or no.”

Brainard said through this process Carmel’s residents and planning officials have an opportunity to provide input and review any proposed cell structures.

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Supreme Court decision could affect Carmel’s sign ordinance

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council is considering changes to the city’s sign ordinance as a response to a U.S. Sucity news preme Court decision. As a result, political speech can’t be regulated for its content.

The Supreme Court case dealt with an Arizona town that placed restrictions on the display of certain signs based on categories, such as “political signs” or “ideological signs.”

In a unanimous 2015 decision in Reed v.

Gilbert, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that “because content-based laws target speech based on its communicative content, they are presumptively unconstitutional and may be justified only if the government proves that they are narrowly tailored to serve compelling state interests.”

As a result, Carmel planning officials spent months meeting with business leaders, including representatives from OneZone, to craft changes to the existing city sign ordinance. The city will do away with

most categories for signs, such as “holiday,” “political,” “real estate,” “menu boards” and more. Carmel can still regulate the size and location of signs as long as it’s not based on content.

“For some time, the Supreme Court has distinguished between commercial speech and political speech,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “With political speech, there are fewer regulations. You can still regulate time and space but just not content.”

Some city councilors said they’ve heard complaints from neighbors about political signs remaining in yards. By law city officials can’t tell someone to remove a sign from their yard, even if it’s annoying to the neighbors. People could also leave signs in their yard to announce someone’s birthday year-round, if they want. Homeowners associations could regulate aesthetics, but the city can’t, based on content, Brainard said.

There are some limitations, though. A sign can’t be vulgar or threatening.

“You have free speech, but there are still limitations,” Brainard said. “You can’t yell fire in a crowded theater.”

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“These rankings are more than just nice mentions. They actually help Carmel earn recognition across the country, which Residents have another reason to be helps us in our economic development efproud to call Carmel home. The city has forts,” Brainard said. “Thanks to been ranked achievement 2017’s Best modern technology, people have a choice of where they can live, and Place to Live they are looking for cities that are in America by Niche, a website safe, have good schools and a vathat analyzes public data to create riety of recreational and entertainrankings, report cards and profiles ment options.” for schools, colleges and neighborCarmel ranked No. 1 out of the hoods throughout the U.S. Brainard 15,783 places in the U.S. that Niche “Carmel seems to get high marks assessed. Niche gave Carmel an A+ for pubin a variety of rankings that pop up on lic schools, housing, good for families and the web. Most of the time, we don’t even jobs. Carmel scored know we are in the an A for health and running, but we are fitness, an A- for happy to see that the crime and safety things we are doing and a B+ for diverhave caught the atsity. Carmel’s lowest tention of others,” grade was a B- for Mayor Jim Brainard weather. said.

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Old Spaghetti Factory coming

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Old Spaghetti Factory is planning to move into the building once occupied by Shadevelopment piro’s Delicatessen at 918 S. Range Line Rd. The Italian restaurant plans to occupy the entire building, which has more Averitt than 10,000 square feet. It is expected to be open by summer 2018 and employ approximately 100 people.

“It will be a great addition to everything that’s going on in downtown Carmel, a great place for families, for business meetings, for events,” said Melissa Averitt, senior vice president at Pedcor Companies, which owns the building and will lease it to The Old Spaghetti Factory.

Ryan Durrett, The Old Spaghetti Factory director of marketing, said the family owned company looks for sites that are near families, involved communities and that can incorporate the restaurant’s traditional décor, including a trolley car that

guests can dine in. He said officials were also drawn to the “ongoing enhancements” in the area.

The Old Spaghetti Factory’s first central Indiana location opened in downtown Indianapolis in 1982. The success of that restaurant, which will remain open, was a contributing factor in looking to open a second location nearby.

“To be able to build the relationships we’ve built in Indianapolis over the last 35 years is so rewarding,” Durrett said. “It’s one of the main reasons we wanted to look to extend that outside of the downtown area.”

Averitt said Pedcor had been in discussions with The Old Spaghetti Factory about the site for approximately a year.

“They really loved the look of the building,” she said. “They really like the architecture.”

Durrett said he doesn’t know when interior construction will begin.

“At this point we’re getting familiar with the space, the structure, and starting to see how our layout would work within the building,” he said.

The building has been vacant since June 2013, when Shapiro’s President Brian Shapiro closed the struggling restaurant to focus on his other locations.

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This year’s CarmelFest Parade, featuring Korean War Veterans as Grand Marshals, will delight spectators with bands, motorcycle drill teams, lively color guards, Colt’s cheerleaders, designed floats, gymnasts, local celebrities, and more.

Following our long-held tradition of recognizing the proud American men and women who have served in the military and those currently enlisted, the Parade will culminate with a Grand Finale Tribute to the Military organized by Bec Hunter and supported by RE/MAX Legends.

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Mark Your Calendar for CarmelFest 2017

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CarmelFest Organizers – Hard at Work CarmelFest is organized by the Rotary Club of Carmel and an all-volunteer team of dedicated CarmelFest Committee Members. With the help of business leaders, generous sponsors and the City of Carmel, the Rotary Club raises money to support the festival as a FREE event for all.

According to CarmelFest Chairperson, Gary Sexton, “It’s rewarding to see the value this event brings to our community." Through the Carmel Rotary Club's focus on service leadership and the incredible time commitment from local leaders, CarmelFest has become one of the biggest Independence Day festivals in Indiana with an estimated attendance of over 50,000 people.

Learn about becoming a sponsor or volunteering your time at www.CarmelFest.net or contact Gary Sexton at Chairperson@CarmelFest.net.

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Swim-a-thon returns May 12

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com The Carmel Swim Club will host its fifth annual Swim-a-thon May 12, with members swimming as many laps fundraiser as possible in two hours to raise funds for the organization. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Carmel High School pool.

“It's our one and only yearly fundraiser.

The participants are all of our competitive athletes,” CSC associate head coach Ian Murray said. “It's really an event for us more than a swimming competition. It's a great day for our families to come in. We have a cookout, a picnic and a team event outside.”

It’s also an opportunity for CSC athletes who might not normally work together to interact.

“Our older athletes are the ones who are on the pool deck counting laps for our younger athletes,” Murray said. “It's a great time for interaction between our teammates and older kids interacting with the younger ones.”

Athletes and the club itself have been soliciting donations with a goal of raising $50,000.

High school athletes count laps for younger swimmers at a previous Swim-a-thon. (Submitted photo)

"Athletes go out and reach out to their friends, relatives or people in their neighborhood soliciting donations,” Murray said.

“We reach out to different companies and our alumni as well. They can give a onetime donation to the club or they can sponsor a specific athlete.”

There will be incentives for the athletes who raise the most money. There also will be a friendly competition between them.

“We set goals for the kids based on their age and ability,” Murray said. “They love coming in and meeting the challenge, especially the younger athletes. They really enjoy it.”

For more, visit carmelswimclub.org.

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Learn about climatology policy

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coordinator of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby.

She will discuss the similarities and differences between the Climate Leadership The Carmel Green Initiative will host a Council’s carbon dividends plan and the Sustainable Living Seminar, “Climatology Citizen’s Climate Lobby carbon fee Meets Foreign and dividend plan. environment Policy,” from “We're extremely excited that Re6:30 to 8:30 publican leadership is talking about p.m. May 10 at the Carmel Clay Pubthis, and we're really excited about lic Library. The main speaker will be their proposal, and at the same Gabriel Filippelli, an IUPUI professor time we also are excited about our who has served as senior science proposal,” Chandler said. “Citizens advisor with the U.S. State Dept. on Filippelli Climate Lobby supports a carbon science and foreign policy. fee and dividends plan, which is “My main focus is to describe how international and national environmen- slightly different than the carbon dividend tal policy gets made and why it’s important plan promoted by the Climate Leadership Council. There are a lot of key similarities to engage in these discussions,” Filippelli and differences.” said. “I’ll be focusing on climate change. I’ll The topic of climate change also is pertibe discussing a couple of targeted-based issues by having a science-based dialogue.” nent at a city level, Filippelli said.

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By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com Carmel resident and freelance writer Julie Osborne went to great lengths to thank her mom for all her books years of sacrifice. She recently submitted a story about her mom to "Chicken Soup for the Soul," and it was chosen to be included in the recently released "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Mom Ever!" book.

Osborne said the inspirational "Chicken Soup" series is among her favorite reads.

“This one really hit me because it was a book about moms,” she said. “My mom is one of the hardest working people I've ever met, so I really wanted to do something to honor her. It was my first submission, and sure enough, I got in.”

"It’s Never Too Late" tells the story of her mother, Lori Mansell, on a journey to becoming a writer herself.

“My mother was crowned the Erma queen at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop last year. When she stepped up to the microphone she gave this cute little inspirational speech about her becoming a writer and how it's never too late. She's actually starting her writing career now,”

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Her story was one of 101 chosen out of nearly 6,000 submissions.

“I’m kind of re-starting my career. I’m really in awe. It’s such an honor to be in the 'Chicken Soup' family. It’s never too late for my mom or for me,” Osborne said.

For her part, Mansell is appreciative of all the things her daughter has done for her.

“It’s the most wonderful gift I could get.

I had no idea. It’s typical of the things Julie does, not just for me, but for everyone,” she said.

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Donna Adams was a bit concerned when she got the invitation to appear with her son, Ted Allen, on competition “Chopped.”

Allen has been the host of Food Network’s “Chopped” since 2009.

Adams, a long-time Carmel resident, is appearing with her son as he competes with other Food Network cooks and their mothers. The show, taped in February, will be televised at 10 p.m. May 9 as a Mother’s Day special.

“I thought I would be really nervous, but there wasn’t much time to be nervous,” Adams said. “Everyone was so nice. It turned out to be easier than I thought.”

This was Adams’ first time to visit the “Chopped” studio in New York.

“I didn’t know what the kitchen looked like or anything,” Adams said.

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Adams is going to watch the Mother’s Day special with her brother, Jim Evans, and nephew, Tom, who has spina bifida, in Orlando.

“Every day Tom watches an episode or re-run of ‘Chopped.’ He loves his cousin Ted,” Adams said. “We had to compete for a charity, and I chose the Spina Bifida Association.”

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On May 13, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service and philanthropy other partners are asking residents to help Stamp Out Hunger. The annual postal food drive has grown into a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.

According to Local NALC Branch 888 President Ronnie Roush, the need for food donations is great. Currently, 49 million Americans – 1 in 6 – are unsure where their next meal is coming from. Thirteen million are children who feel hunger’s impact on their overall health and ability to perform in school. More than 5 million seniors over age 60 are food insecure, with many who live on fixed incomes.

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With the help of communities across the country, letter carriers and the U.S. Postal Service have collected more than 1.5 billion pounds of food in the United States during the first 24 years of this national food drive.

“We’re proud of this food drive and the immediate help it brings to our local food pantries. We’re asking residents for their support to help make this another successful food drive. It’s easy to make a donation; simply leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox on May 13 to help your neighbors in need,” Roush stated.

To participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, residents are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable food items, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, rice or cereal, next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery May 13. Letter carriers will collect these food donations as they deliver mail and then take them to local food pantries.

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Wine, shoes event to help kids

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com The fourth annual Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser will return May 12 to benefit Gleaners Food Bank gleaners programs that help children in need.

“There is opportunity to bid on or buy fashion items, jewelry, shoes, clothing.

We'll have various vendors set up. We'll have wine tasting going on. Think fun garden party-type event,” Gleaners Director of Marketing Sarah Estell said.

The attire is garden party chic with an emphasis on footwear. Local businessmen known as the Shoe Guys will be on hand to bring wine and merchandise to attendees while raising money for Gleaners.

“The women can then vote on their favorite Shoe Guy with their donations,” Estell said. “The winner will be crowned the Sole Man of the Year.”

Proceeds benefit three programs that help children.

“Our backpack program for kids is a program where children are sent home with a bag of shelf-stable food they can prepare for themselves if they're at risk of being hungry over the weekend,” Estell said. “We

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Prairie Trace Elementary School students have made random and repeated acts of kindness their mission education this school year.

“Our major goal is to teach kids at a very young age you can have a voice to spread goodness and kindness through the community and through the world,” Prairie Trace Principal Jill Schipp said. “Sometimes kids’ voices are the loudest voices. People realize if kids are doing this, why can’t we? We’ve really sat back and let the kids take the lead on this.”

The service work has been going on the entire school year, with help from a large student leadership group.

The Prairie Trace Kindness Crew has its own Facebook page, where they display all kinds of ways they can help.

Prairie Trace third-grader Annie Ingersoll, with the help of her sister, fifth-grader Abby, took books to two schools in Indianapolis Public Schools as part of the thirdgrade mission.

“It’s really one of the first programs that took the idea of charity from a concept into a program of action,” said their father, Doug

Prairie Trace kindergartener Aubrey Ashton sits in a fire truck after bringing cookies to Fishers Fire Station 93 as a Kindness Crew project. (Submitted photo)

Ingersoll. “Annie took a script to go door-todoor and explain why she was asking for books.”

Annie said her grade has collected more than 2,500 books.

“They didn’t have many books, so now they can understand the power of books,” Annie said. “It’s nice to do this, and it encourages me to do more nice things.”

Every grade has a special service project.

“The kindergarten students decided to create wands, so all of the kindergarteners with the art teachers have left wands all over the community inspiring others to perform service acts or kindness acts to strangers,” Schipp said. “The first grade is very involved with Special Olympics. Their chosen activity is they are making door decorations for the Special Olympics state meet in Terre Haute to put on their rooms in the hotel. The second grade is focusing on the Humane Society.”

The fifth grade decorated bandanas for the Humane Society. The fourth grade collected goods to create care packages to send to U.S. military troops.

Before spring break, students and staff had tickets made up reminding them to do acts of kindness.

“The kids were so motivated to show random acts of kindness that we created tickets that we passed out to all of them.”

Schipp said. “We’ve been contacted by other school districts asking us how we got it off the ground so we could use it in their district. It’s nice to know these kids are making a difference not only in Carmel, but other areas around the state and the world.”

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Safe Families provides support system for parents in crisis

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Shameka Howard felt desperate after the birth of her son in 2011.

She had suffered depression through much of her pregnancy, but after Micah was born it cover story intensified. Feeling hopeless and alone, the single mom of seven entertained thoughts of giving her newborn up for adoption.

But before taking that drastic step, she heard about Safe Families for Children, an organization that provides host families for kids whose parents are facing an immediate crisis and lack a support system.

So she took a leap of faith, voluntarily handing over her baby to a Carmel family she had never met. In finding the strength to let go for a time, she ended up gaining the enduring support she so desperately needed. “(Micah) was a newborn. He was fresh, so that was really hard,” Howard said. “But they’re so loving. Oh my goodness, they’re wonderful.”

Six years later, the two families are still deeply committed to each other, gathering for birthday parties, holidays and to lean on each other when times are tough.

Lasting bonds

Cheri Ray’s introduction to Safe Families was gradual but no less compelling than Howard’s. She first heard about it from another family at Grace Community Church and was intrigued. But then she seemed to encounter the organization everywhere.

“Over the course of several months I felt like things kept coming up, and finally I just talked to my husband about it, saying, ‘I feel like God’s giving me a message that we should look into this,’” said Ray, who lives in Carmel with her husband, Jason. They have two children in college, Mitchell, 21, and Hannah, 19, who were completely on board with becoming a Safe Families host in 2011.

After completing the background checks, home visits and training, Safe Families contacted the Rays to ask if they could provide a temporary home for Micah, 3 weeks old at the time.

“You’re basically doing everything a new mom is doing for this child, so I fell in love with this little guy,” Ray said.

Micah lived with the Rays for about a month, and when Howard needed additional support so she could find a new job several weeks later she asked Safe Families to place him with the Rays again. Even after Howard’s situation stabilized and he moved back home, Micah spent a great deal of time with the Rays. He still visits them approximately every three weeks.

Although it was one of the toughest decisions she’s ever made, Howard knows it was the right one. Safe Families also provided placements for two of her other children.

“While (the kids) were gone, I was able to get into some therapy, get some counseling, get on some medication and get myself stable emotionally and mentally so I could be a better mother when they came back,” Howard said.

One of the many reasons Ray loves volunteering with Safe Families is because of the freedom and flexibility it provides to the parents of the children in the program.

“Because of Safe Families you can get in there before it’s a crisis and before kids are getting ripped out of their homes and things

Cheri Ray holds Micah Howard in 2011 surrounded by her daughter, Hannah, husband, Jason, and son, Mitchell. (Submitted photo)

are tumultuous,” Ray said. “The mom has a voice and she can say at any time, ‘I’m ready to have my child back.’”

Getting connected

Since launching its Indianapolis chapter in 2008, Safe Families placed nearly 1,800 children with host families through the end of 2016. Not all of them lead to long-term relationships like the Rays and Howards have, but the nonprofit encourages it to happen.

“To move forward, (the parents) need a support person a lot of the time in their life, so we would love to see host families become that for them,” said Beth Bishop, Safe Families director of communications, fundraising and development.

Safe Families recruits most of its host families through churches, but anyone interested is invited to apply. Families can request specific ages, genders or number of children and can accept placements based on their availability and schedules. They can say no at any time.

Parents are usually referred to Safe Families through social service agencies, but anyone who needs help is welcome to request it. Applicants go through a screening process, but Bishop said the organization rarely turns anyone away.

Safe Families is always looking for more hosts. Those interested can learn more and find an application at Indianapolis.Safe-Families.org.

“If enough people did it, it would be wonderful,” Ray said.

“That would diminish the need for foster care. People could be educated and parents could know that there’s another option.”

Howard knows that choosing Safe Families can be a difficult choice, and she has a few words of advice for those considering it.

“Pray about it and go for it,” she said. “These are really good people. They have good intentions. They just want to help, and they want to be there. If you really need the help and support and guidance, do it.”

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The Rays and Howards spend time together at Coxhall Gardens. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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o b s e r v a tion Reverse technology

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Commentary by Terry Anker The rise of the machines has been a theme of science fiction writers since the beginning of the genre. We invest in our mechanical devices, hoping that they will someday come to serve our every need, all the while failing to notice our own growing dependency. With comfort comes complacency. And with complacency comes our subjection to the very devices we create to serve us.

Yet with each new generation of innovation, we humans have found sufficient ways to stay on top of the food chain. We have mastered pony cars just as we had mastered ponies centuries before. Our obsession with dominating them – all with the intention of capturing their practical use – ultimately leads to a relationship of a more symbiotic nature. We protect and care for them even as they protect and care for us.

Now, technology moves with ever-increasing velocity. Our capacity to learn and develop dominion over it is strained. With generations of smartphones replacing the old before we have figured out a modicum of their features, we are continually left to feel as if the technology has finally outpaced our ability – that we are the inferior.

We revert to previous known methods to gain footing.

There was a time, not that long ago, that automobiles were mechanical devices. If one failed to start, some human would tinker a bit with hand tools and experience to restore its life. Today, a wire is attached to the car’s brain to ask it what might be wrong. What if failure or impact has rendered it with a car-cussion so that it forgets its mission to serve us? Well, we could walk. And would we have a choice?

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READER ’ S V I EW Roundabouts: Love them or leave them Editor, I find the discussion regarding the use of turn signals in roundabouts very concerning for several reasons. Recently, I had the job every parent dreads: helping teach their child how to drive. This task is stressful on streets that have the traditional four-way stop lights, but when you incorporate 100 roundabouts into the equation, well, let’s just say I have a few more gray hairs.

It wouldn’t be so bad if these roundabouts were the same or similar, but no, Carmel has to have at least 80 different configurations, which resulted in many white-knuckle moments.

So, let’s add a turn signal requirement into this equation. You are entering the roundabout at 116th and Keystone, two lanes with the choice in both lanes of going straight or turning, cars are flying around the circle, cars are coming into the circle from the Keystone exit and your child has frozen. You coax him to move when there is a gap, secretly fearing for your life, and then you remember — the turn signal! So, in the midst of cars com-

ing at you, your child inching through the circle, you calmly say, “Don’t forget your turn signal.” Seriously? Don’t you think there is enough confusion in the 80 different roundabout configurations than to worry if you have used your turn signal?

I have a better idea. Why doesn’t the City of Carmel spend money on repainting all of the exit lanes? You can hardly see the white paint arrows on a sunny day.

Try finding them on a dark rainy night. And why doesn’t the City of Carmel invest in larger directional signage? I exited off Keystone today going toward 116th and literally had to search out the directional sign, which is very small and located on the left of the exit lanes.

If you spend a lot of time going through roundabouts, it’s a take-a-deep-breath, I-hope-I-don’t-get-hit moment. You have to be extremely defensive as you enter the 80 or so different configurations trying to decipher which lane to be in. Adding a turn signal requirement will only cause more accidents, not prevent them.

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I won’t lie. I’m extremely nervous right now. My husband Doo made me sign up for a stupid triathlon, and while humor it seemed like a great idea back in January, with the race just hours away, I feel like my bowels are in full revolt. And the weird thing is, this is not my first one. Nor my second. So why is my adrenaline kicking in like I woke up to a zombie apocalypse?

For sure, some of the nerves can be attributed to my competitive nature. I told Doo several years ago that he will never beat me because, unlike him, I am willing to die before I lose to someone I shouldn’t. I’m not kidding. I call it “athletic brinkmanship,” and I am deeply committed to its tactics.

Blister? Ignore it. Dehydrated? Keep going.

Signs of heat stroke? Suck. It. Up. Triathlons in particular are as much a mental game as physical, and compared to moms, men simply can’t get close. Advantage, me. And my man only recently gave up smoking and became a “runner,” which means unless I am struck down with a stomach bug, he’s not going to finish ahead of me (actually, that happened once and I still beat him!).

But he’s been training hard, ran a marathon in the fall and is a much better biker than me. I hate to admit it, but I think he has a chance today. And I don’t really want to die, especially not in a swim suit/bike short hybrid. So now the question is, if Doo can do it today, can I rise above my arrogance and smack talk and truly be happy for all that he’s accomplished? Can I be the gracious good loser and celebrate his success? I like to think I can, but I’m not entirely positive.

And that has me worried. Much more than running this stupid triathlon.

Ugh. I need a toilet. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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READERS ’ V I EWS Do education subsidies provide value?

Editor, As the official non-mayor of Carmel, I share the pride Carmelitorians feel in their schools.

The best in the state and perhaps in the entire Midwest if not the known universe.

However, our recent replacement referendum disclosed Carmel’s penalty for excellence. State education funding shortchanges the Carmel taxpayer to subsidize less affluent school districts. The system is traditional now. But one wonders: What

evidence is there to support the tradition?

What proof can one find that subsidies buy anything valuable?

If the redistribution gadgetry works, why do Carmel students continue to excel, exceed, succeed and soar?

It ain’t the cash money, boys and girls.

It’s the ideas in their heads. Ideas placed there by caring parents and gifted teachers. Ideas money can’t buy.

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Reduce your stroke risk this month Editor, Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, which is why recognizing May as American Stroke Month is so important. Although stroke has fallen from the third-leading cause of death in this country to fifth, its devastating effects make stroke the leading cause of long-term disability.

Fortunately, many of the risk factors for stroke are controllable by making better lifestyle choices when it comes to our diet

and exercise.

What can you do this month? First, get your blood pressure checked. If it’s higher than 120/80, talk with a doctor about how to bring it back into the normal range.

Sometimes that will require medication, but sometimes a healthier diet and more physical activity are all that is needed.

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This spring’s catalog cover features a Hypnotic Jellyfish Aquarium. It contains “two synthetic jellyfish that provide mesmerizing ambience.” That doesn’t seem like it would be soothing. Live jellyfish use their tentacles to defend against predators by emitting deadly toxins in a painful sting. Maybe they used leftover copy for last year’s flop, the Teddy Bear Aquarium.

The customary introductory letter from their chairman, John McArthur, welcomes you to his world of unique products. Although Mr. McArthur does not have a gift for writing, he makes up for it with about 200 gifts in other areas, like inside the magazine.

Hammacher reveals its obsession with mosquitos by offering seven items specifically for the purpose of avoiding bug bites, including the Mosquito Defeating Sports Chair ($79.95).

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If you need a gift for the dog that has everything, the Anti Ant Moated Bowl stops invasions of “kibble-craving ants.” The bowl has a moat surrounding the food. What a waste of money! It takes most dogs less than 20 seconds to snarf down their meals.

Even if ants had cellphones, they couldn’t spread the word that fast.

Finally, The Suction-Powered Sinus Decongestor, which removes congestion by flushing a saline rinse through one nostril, then out the other. It’s perfect for anyone with breathing problems. It could also be used to drown ants.

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Janice and Doug Adamson, theirs sons and daughters-in-law and nine grandchildren are part of the family business. (Submitted photo)

Studio celebrates 40 years

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Adamson’s Karate Studio is celebrating 40 years of business this month. It has eight locations in central Inkarate diana, with the Carmel dojo being the largest.

“It’s been a really nice thing for our family,” Shihan Doug Adamson said. “I think we’ve helped a lot of families along the way, and that’s always been our goal.”

Adamson is a ninth-degree black belt and has competed all over the world. Adamson taught karate and self-defense classes at IUPUI for more than 20 years. His wife, Sensei Janice Adamson, a seventh-degree black belt, competed in the AAU Karate Nationals at the age of 50 and won the gold medal in her division.

Adamson said the culture of Adamson’s Karate is family centered. He said more than half of the students are related to someone else at the school.

The Adamsons have four sons and four daughters-in-law who are all a part of the business. The Adamson’s nine grandchildren also are students at the studio.

Adamson’s Karate Studios created one of

the first pre-school karate classes in the nation, and it has one of the oldest karate summer camps.

The studios don’t only focus on the art of karate. Adamson said the main goal is to create successful, well-rounded people.

“We want to see people grow, and we want to see them change and be able to achieve what they want to achieve, and that’s what we do. We use karate as a tool to accomplish that,” Adamson said.

Through the years, Adamson said what he enjoys most is hearing parents talk about how the program has transformed their child.

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Infosys could add 2K jobs in Carmel

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Infosys, an India-based company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcexpansion ing services, announced May 2 that it plans to bring 2,000 jobs to central Indiana with a new tech center that will likely be in Carmel or Indianapolis.

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Raju Chinthala, a Carmel-based speech pathologist and founder of the IndianaIndia Business Council, played a role in helping secure the deal with Infosys. Chinthala has been active in local politics in Carmel and Indianapolis and traveled with a delegation of Indiana leaders to India to meet with businesses. As president of the Indianapolis Hyderabad Sister City Committee, he said he’s tried to build relationships between central Indiana and India.

“We are becoming the Silicon Valley of the Midwest,” he said. “It’s exciting to see these jobs come to Indiana.”

Sikka said the goal is to hire locally for almost the entire tech center, which could be fully staffed by 2021. The tech center could open as early as August.

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Free seminars for seniors — CarDon & Associates is partnering with Indy Mature Living to help educate Indianapolisarea seniors about issues related to home ownership and post-retirement downsizing. The free seminars will highlight selling a home for seniors, senior living options for those over the age of 55, downsizing and estate liquidation solutions, among other educational topics. Upcoming topics include: 55+ Living Options from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Retail delivery service expands — Instacart, the fast-growing retail delivery service, has expanded their Indianapolis service area to Carmel, Greenwood, Noblesville, Plainfield, Avon and Zionsville areas. Stores available for delivery include Whole Foods Market, Costco, Petco, Marsh, Kroger, 21st Amendment and more. For more, visit instacart.com/ grocery-delivery/Indianapolis.

Women’s business seminar — Indiana Small Business Owner’s Network will host Activate Your Inner Wonder Woman from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St. Cost is $59 and includes morning and afternoon roundtable discussions with special guest experts and a special lunch presentation. Visit IndianaWonderWoman.com to register.

KAR acquisition — Carmel-based KAR Auction Services, Inc. has announced the acquisition of CarCo Technologies, Inc., d/b/a DRIVIN. The $43 million stock purchase transaction adds innovative data analytical capabilities to KAR’s global portfolio of automotive remarketing solutions.

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O’Malia’s honored by governor

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Gov. Eric Holcomb recently recognized O’Malia’s Living for serving the Indiana community for more ACHIEVEMENT than 50 years by presenting the Carmel business with the Governor’s Half Century award.

“Today, we honor Indiana businesses that have withstood the test of time, helping to drive Indiana’s economy forward,” Holcomb said during a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse March 27. “I am thrilled to celebrate this year’s honorees and their integral role in building one of the nation’s best business climates. Together, I’m confident we will continue to take Indiana to the next level, ensuring Indiana is the best place to start a business, grow a business and get a job.”

O’Malias Living, one of the largest hearth retailers in the Midwest, was founded 51 years ago in Hamilton County. It provides a wide range of services and products, including fireplaces and heating and air conditioning equipment. It also offers a growing line of outdoor living products,

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From left, Gov. Eric Holcomb, O’Malia’s Living President Scott Horvath and Indiana Economic Development Corp. President Elaine Bedel at the awards ceremony. (Submitted photos)

“While O’Malia’s was recognized for our legacy, it is our future that is most exciting,” O’Malia’s Living President Scott Horvath said.

According to Horvath, O’Malia’s Living has seen significant growth in its outdoor liv-

ing division, which includes patio furniture, fire pits and outdoor heaters and grills, including the popular Big Green Egg. “Our legacy has allowed us to pick and choose some of the best manufacturers in the nation to represent,” Horvath said.

Horvath said the key to the company’s success is family style service.

“We are so proud to have the opportunity to create family memories for our neighbors for over 50 years and look forward to what we can bring to the community over the next 50 years,” Horvath said.

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Kanagroo-a-thon will return for its second year in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North Hospital awareness in Carmel.

Kangaroo care is a method that involves skin-to-skin contact. Parents hold their child, clothed only in a diaper, against their bare chest with a small blanket covering the child’s back. Kangaroo-a-thon encourages this method by tallying how long families can hold their baby over a two-week period.

The goal is to promote awareness of the benefits of skin-to-skin contact and start making those benefits a reality for families in the NICU. Lynn Jenkins, RN, a nurse in the NICU and co-chair of Kangaroo-a-thon, brought the event to the hospital two years ago after hearing about it at an international conference in Florida.

“We already encourage skin-to-skin holding, so we wanted to take it over the top with our two weeks of tallying and keeping track of how often they are hold-

Kangaroo-a-thon promotes skin-to-skin contact. (Stock photo)

ing babies skin-to-skin because of all the positive benefits for the families and the baby,” Jenkins said.

Skin-to-skin contact reduces parental stress, increases parent and infant bonding, decreases postpartum depression, improves a child’s sleep cycle which stimulates brain development, increases a child’s weight gain and much more.

Last year, the hospital tallied 544 hours of skin-to-skin contact between parents or grandparents and infants.

This year’s goal is to reach an average of 3.5 hours per day and to find one family who can hold their baby for 24 hours straight.

The contest will last until May 15.

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The ride will be preceded by a safety seminar for children, face painting and the Carmel Clay mobile library. Cost is $35 for adults and $20 for teens. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Visit BikeCarmel.com and click Events for registration information.

Nutrition scholarship — College Wood Elementary Cafeteria Manager Susan McCord was one of three recipients in the state of Indiana to be selected for the Indiana School Nutrition Association Scholarship. She will attend the National SNA Conference in Atlanta, Ga., this summer.

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A snack can save your marriage — Hunger causes people’s glucose levels to drop, so they have less energy and therefore less self-control when it comes to dealing with anger and aggression. Have a snack when you feel your mood dipping. A snack with protein and “slow carbs” — such as a handful of almonds and an apple — will help keep your blood sugar levels stable. Also, wait to discuss a sensitive topic until you are feeling full.

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Optimistic about heart health — Optimistic people are twice as likely to be in good cardiovascular health as their pessimistic counterparts, according to findings published in the journal Health Behavior and Policy Review. Researchers looked at physical activity, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, body mass index, dietary intake, blood pressure and tobacco use - the same factors used by the American Heart Association to determine good heart health.

Source: PBS NewsHour Sugar substitutes healthier? — You’ve heard sugar is bad news. But what about all those low-cal or no-cal substitutes?

New research has hinted that artificial sweeteners may interfere with your intestinal microbes, the tiny organisms that manage the way your body breaks down and processes the stuff you eat. While some new sweeteners may claim to be healthier than others, the fact is they’re simply newer, so there’s not as much known.

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Plan a spring-inspired brunch for mom Submitted content and photos courtesy of Family Features Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 Streusel Topping: • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar • 1/2 cup flour • 2 teaspoons McCormick Cinnamon, ground • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into chunks Casserole: • 6 eggs • 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, milk, divided • 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, granulated sugar, divided • 1 teaspoon McCormick Cinnamon, ground • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes • nonstick cooking spray • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened • 1 tablespoon McCormick Pure Lemon Extract • 2 cups blueberries, divided To make streusel topping: In medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cover. Set aside until ready to assemble in the morning.

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Try something different: Local gift ideas for mom Commentary by Heather Collins • editorial@youarecurrent.com

Support locally owned and locally grown businesses and give mom the perfect gift this Mother’s Day, May 14.

Place: Kiln Creations Location: 60 N. Ninth St, Noblesville Price: Pieces starting at $4, studio fee: $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under Create a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift for Mother’s Day at Kiln Creations. Kiln Creations, a paintyour-own pottery and mosaic studio, features more than 300 unfinished pottery items to chose from, including teacups, mugs, dishware, flowerpots, vases and birdhouses. Studio fee covers the cost of paints, supplies, glazing and firing. For more, visit kilncreations.net.

Place: My Pretty Little Pretzel Location: Carmel Price: $3.75 - $32 For the foodie mom, My Pretty Little Pretzel offers gourmet, handmade and visually-stunning pretzels and truffles. My Pretty Little Pretzel recently announced four new spring flavors, including Margaritaville, Dreamsicle, Smores and Joyfully nuts. Purchase a beautifully garnished standard truffle assortment for $13.50. For more or to order, visit myprettylittlepretzel.com.

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Place: Shine Yoga & Wellness Location: 833 Conner St., Noblesville Price: Mother’s Day special: $20 for mom/daughter Yoga Session, now through Mother’s Day

Place: The Carmel Florist Location: 620 N. Range Line Rd., Carmel Price: $35+ for fresh floral designs The Carmel Florist, a family run and owneroperated local florist, offers an assortment of fresh floral designs, living plant arrangements and hard goods, including stepping stones, afghans and wind chimes. Orders can be made in-store or by phone. Delivery available. For more, visit thecarmeflorist. com or call 317-846-2578.

Give your mom the gift of inner peace and well-being through a gift card or classes at Shine Yoga & Wellness. The unique, locally owned yoga studio offers a variety of classes for beginners, all levels and advanced students, including heated and non-heated vinyasa. “It gives a chance for a mom to recharge, regroup and reflect on all they do through motherhood,” said Tara Bushong, studio owner.

Purchase a package of five yoga classes for $59, or a yoga mat and five-class Mother’s Day bundle for $115. For information, visit shineyogawellness.com.

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Non-members can save $3 per person on the price of admission to Conner Prairie’s grounds by showing their brunch buffet ticket. Members can access the grounds for free. The buffet is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., May 14. Cost is $24.95/adult ($21.95/member) and $12.95/youth ages 2-12 ($10.95/member).

Reservations are required and can be made online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.

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Mother’s Day brunch at Matt the Miller’s Tavern – The Mother’s Day brunch at Matt the Miller’s Tavern in Carmel is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 14. To reserve a table, call 317- 805- 1860.

Mother’s Day brunch at LouVino – Treat mom to Mother’s Day brunch LouVino, 8626 E. 116th St., Fishers. LouVino will offer brunch favorites with a Southern twist, including vanilla mascarpone stuffed French toast with bourbon maple syrup and pancake tacos with bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and cheese. A build-your-own mimosa bar will be available to customize bubbly with fruit, juices, spices, purees and fresh herbs.

LouVino is open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. For reservations, visit louvino.com.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Where’s Amy sees ATI’s ‘Beyond the Rainbow’ Roger Ortman, Anjali Rooney, Annie Yokom, Artistic Director for the Center for the Performing Arts and founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation Michael Feinstein, Katy Gentry, Grace Sell and David Ruark pause for Where’s Amy minutes before the show on Opening Night.

(Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Artistic Director for the Center for the Performing Arts and founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation Michael Feinstein stopped by to open Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Beyond the Rainbow.” What a treat it was for the cast, crew and guests to have him stop by and give kudos for the hottest ticket in town directed by ATI’s own Don Farrell. The multi-talented cast includes three actresses who play various stages of Judy Garland, along with the people who were part of her journey and path to stardom. ATI favorite Katy Gentry, who originated the role of Judy in ATI’s 2007 premiere, and 2010 Songbook Ambassador superstar Annie Yokom and the sensational young actress Anjali Rooney came alive with their brilliant acting, singing and mannerisms of the late Garland. The songs, the glitz and story make this production a must-see. Be sure to get your tickets today and be ready for the magic. For more, call 317-843-3800 or visit atistage.org.

CHS show choir camp set for June

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Kathrine Kouns is convinced the Summer Spectacular Show Choir Camp at Carmel High School is aptly named. schools Kouns, CHS director of choirs, described the camp, set from June 5 to 9, as “an exciting opportunity for students going into fifth through ninth grade who love to sing and dance.”

Kouns said students will spend three hours each day working with a guest vocal director and professional choreographer.

“They will learn about vocal technique and ways to enhance their performance ability,” Kouns said. “They will prepare three songs, fully choreographed, and then will present a concert for their parents and the community on the final night of camp.

This is a great chance for students of all ability levels to come together and have fun performing.”

Students going into fifth and sixth

Camp members participate in the Summer Spectacular Show Choir Camp in 2016. (Submitted photo)

grades will meet from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Students going into seventh, eighth or ninth grade will meet from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Kouns, who helps direct the camp, said students will have a chance to learn from high-level directors and choreographers as well as some of the advanced-level high school performers who will serve as counselors and dance captains.

Kouns said there are four to six top high school choir members with each group.

The registration deadline is May 19 at carmelchoirs.org.

Meanwhile, Kouns is helping the choirs prepare for the spring concert, which is set for 7 p.m. May 17 in the CHS Auditorium.

“This concert will feature all 10 of Carmel’s choral ensembles showcasing their best of the year,” Kouns said. “Groups that competed in the ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) state concert choir competition will perform their music from that event. Our senior class will perform together for the last time, and all Carmel choir alumni are invited to join us on stage for the annual finale performance of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ It should be a wonderful night capping off another outstanding year of making music and memories.”

Tickets can be purchased for $5 at ticketracker.com.

Dave Dugan to perform in Fishers — The “Dugans Aren’t Losers” comedy show is coming to Fishers at 8 p.m. May 13 at Britton Hall inside Pinheads. Accompanying Dave Dugan will be special guest comedian Marques Bunn. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more or to purchase tickets, call 317-772-9988.

Sun King Brewery to celebrate eighth anniversary — On June 24, Sun King Brewery will celebrate its eighth anniversary. The anniversary event with feature live music, Indy’s best food trucks, a lineup of limited release beers on tap, plus the return of the popular seasonal GFJ, a classic American IPA devised by head brewer Dave Colt that showcases hops from the Pacific Northwest to create an intense citrus hop flavor burst that is reminiscent of biting into a fresh grapefruit. GFJ will once again be released in its own 16 oz. can, as well as on draft statewide. Patrons will be able to purchase 4-packs of GFJ (limit two cases) to take home and enjoy. A special anniversary beer will also be featured at the event. It will begin at 5 p.m. June 24 in the parking lot of Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Entertainment is from 5:30-10 p.m. The party ends at 10:30 p.m. Event is for patrons 21 and over. Tickets are $10 in advance. For more, visit sunkingbrewing.com.

Civic Theatre announces new season lineup — Civic Theatre in Carmel has announced its new 2017-18 season lineup.

To see the shows scheduled, visit currentnightandday.com.

Ella Sings the Songbook — On the centennial of her birth, this exhibit celebrates the legendary “First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald, with a focus on her landmark Great American Songbook recordings for Verve Records in the 1950s and ’60s. Highlights include historic photos, sheet music, magazines and other artifacts – some on loan from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation – as well as an interactive multimedia display with video of live performances and more than 30 audio recordings. It is free and open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Palladium, One Center Green, Carmel.

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Where’s Amy attends Spotlight event Hector Roas (Indianapolis), Katrina and Frank Basile (Carmel), Jenny Bizzoco (Indianapolis), Virgil Chan (Indianapolis) and William Huberty (Indianapolis). (Photos

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Where’s Amy stopped by the VIP Reception for the Deborah J. Simon Spotlight - Art for an #HIVFreeGeneration at Clowes Hall. Guests included David Hochoy, Jordan Anderson, Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, Wilmara Manuel, Frank and Katrina Basile, Peter Slaymaker, Alpha Blackburn, Jason Grisell, Kathy Campbell, Jamie Gibbs and Paco Argiz. The annual event is known for it’s onenight-only, performing arts extravaganza performed by local arts organizations and friends of the arts. All proceeds from the show benefited Indiana AIDS Fund, a fundraising program of the Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis. The night was filled with dancing, laughter and love. Every performance had a purpose and meaning, and I was particularly taken aback

by Dance Kaleidoscope’s beautiful performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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Jordan Anderson (Noblesville), Hannah Freiherr (Carmel) and Craig Frawley (Fishers).

Alyona YakovlevaRandall (Geist) and Wilmara Manuel (Carmel).

Where’s Amy was backstage with ATI’s “Beyond The Rainbow” stars Annie Yokom (Judy) and Katy Gentry (Garland), who performed “Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart” at Spotlight.

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Toto Around Town: Toto sees ‘Beyond the Rainbow’

Toto: “I hope he (dressmaker Stephen Hollenbeck) finishes Dorothy’s dress on time!”

Pictured with 2010 Great American Songbook winner Annie Yokum (as Dorothy). “It’s great to be with Dorothy again, not in Kansas but in Carmel,” thought Toto. (Photos by Julie Osborne)

Falling asleep on the job with Anjali Rooney (as Girl Judy). Toto: “Show business is exhausting.”

It seems only fitting that rescue dog Toto’s first stop around town would be at ATI’s dress rehearsal for “Beyond the Rainbow,” which tells the story of Judy Garland’s life, including her famous “Over the Rainbow” performance as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” The show runs until May 14. Tickets are available at atistage.org.

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BTI to present ‘Cinderella’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Presenting Sergei Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” provides some challenges for the Ballet Theatre of Carmel at performance Performer’s Edge.

“All cast members are enjoying the challenge of not only mastering the demanding dance steps to Prokofiev’s unique music but also embracing the opportunity to hone their acting, pantomime and comedic timing skills,” Artistic Director Jane Hachiya-Weiner said.

The pre-professional ballet company will present “Cinderella” at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 13 at Westfield High School Auditorium.

Natalie Heinemeyer, a Westfield resident, is playing the Fairy Godmother and understudy to Cinderella.

“I love the music, costume and choreography of the Fairy Godmother,” Heinemeyer said. “Sometimes during rehearsals, I’ll be learning the Fairy Godmother role and Cinderella at the same time. It can be exhausting, but I am privileged to be the understudy to two amazing dancers, Lacy Marsh and Erica Lohman.”

Lohman, a Mount Vernon High School

Natalie Heinemeyer will perform as the Fairy Godmother. (Submitted photo provided by Jenny Danek Photography)

senior, will play Cinderella in the 2:30 p.m. performance while Marsh, a Park Tudor senior, is Cinderella in the evening show.

Marsh and Lohman switch playing Cinderella’s stepmother as well.

Heinemeyer, 14, finished in the top 24 in the Junior Classical Ballet Category in the Youth America Grand Prix Semifinals competition at The Tarkington Theatre in Carmel in March and was invited to the YAGP master classes in April. Heinemeyer, a homeschooled eighth-grader, will attend the Washington Ballet Summer Intensive.

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

Where’s Amy recalls time with ‘The Music Man’ Commentary by Amy Pauszek

Steve Kruze (Professor Harold Hill) and Mikayla Reed Koharchik (Marian Paroo). ( (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

When I was 5, my first professional stage performance was “The Music Man” starring Peter Marshall at the Hilton Brown Theatre (Starlight Musicals). So, as you can imagine, seeing Civic Theatre’s production of “The Music Man” was very dear to my heart. The sold-out opening weekend proved that this timeless Tony Award-winning musical still has the ability to warm our hearts today. I honestly can say that everyone in this production made the show spectacular. From the singing and dancing to the sets and lighting, this show was spot-on. The scenes came together beautifully and included action-packed choreography under the direction of the talented Anne Nicole Beck. One of my favorite Civic actors, Steve Kruze, nailed the part of Professor Harold Hill, and co-star Mikayla Reed Koharchik was the perfect match with her beautiful voice and charm. Where’s Amy

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Third-grader Jack Clark (Winthrop).

gives a solid two thumbs-up to everyone in the entire cast, from the young to the old who made this show a crowd-pleaser from start to finish. I hope you will join the citizens of River City by rounding up your family and friends to be dazzled and delighted by the ageless tunes of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” Don’t miss this show. Grab your trombone and march over to the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre and get your tickets today. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

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The winning teacher will receive a $50 visa gift card from Edge Guys and the winning essayist will win a pizza party for their class, courtesy of Papa John’s.

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Blueprint for Improvement: two-story master suite addition Commentary by Larry Greene

After solutions:

After

The goal was to design a two-story addition with a master suite on the main level and a large craft room below.

1. The 360-degree proportions and materials of the home were studied to ensure the new addition looked original to the home.

2. The new master suite connected through the existing library, giving an extra layer of privacy.

This retreat included a large bedroom, walk-in closet and wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

3. Master bath amenities included a roll-in shower and a double-sink vanity with lower convenience outlets.

4. Carefully selected finishes reflect the warm color palette of the rest of the home, with stained trimwork, stone textures in the tile and hardwood flooring.

5. A fun, highly functional craft room was designed in the lower part of the addition and connected to the existing basement.

Before Background Info: These owners needed a design solution to age in place in their 1990s home in the Claybridge neighborhood of Carmel.

Before problems: Although they cherished their existing home and neighborhood, these owners were faced with the tough decision to move or make their home work for aging in place.

Thinking long-term, their decision led them to a design for their home that created a much-needed master suite on the main level to avoid the many stairs that provided access to all of the original bedrooms.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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Case Design/Remodeling teams up with NeighborLink editorial@youarecurrent.com Carmel-based Case Design/Remodeling has announced a partnership with NeighborLink, a philanthropy private, nonprofit organization that helps low-income seniors and homeowners with disabilities in Marion County with free home repairs and related services. Its mission is to allow seniors in need to stay in their own homes safely and with dignity.

Case and NeighborLink are teaming up for service days May 19 and Sept. 15.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to work with such a wonderful organization that does so much for those in need in our community. With our amazing team of skilled craftsmen, these projects are a perfect fit for us and we are so happy to be able to help,” Case Design/Remodeling owner Larry Greene stated.

The Case team will be completing a variety of projects, including extensive repairs to ceilings due to water damage, floor repairs and kitchen cabinet building.

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Don’t miss this chance to learn more about boating fun for the whole family!

The Hoosier Sail & Power Squadron, in conjunction with Geist Marina, presents an afternoon of boating related information and activities!

Khas Mahal in Agra Fort. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Agra Fort and its harem Commentary by Don Knebel Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is best known for having built the Taj Mahal to honor his wife. The nearby travel Agra Fort shows that she was not his only source of companionship.

In 1628, Shah Jahan became the fifth Mughal Emperor, controlling much of the Indian subcontinent from his capital in Agra.

Soon after assuming the throne, Shah Jahan renovated a walled fort that had been built by his grandfather, Akbar the Great, on a 100-acre site along the west bank of the Yamuna River. Shah Jahan replaced many of the red sandstone structures with more ornate ones made of white marble. He built the lavish Khas Mahal to serve as his sleeping chamber. A short walk from the Khas Mahal he built a jeweled octagonal tower named Musamman Burj as the residence for Mumtaz, the second of his three wives.

The Khas Mahal opened onto a large foursection garden flanked on three sides by a two-story dormitory that served as Shah

Jahan’s harem, where female employees and relatives and the emperor’s concubines were housed. Estimates of the number of women in Shah Jahan’s harem range from 200 to several thousand, guarded by eunuchs and managed by the emperor’s mother. Members of the harem were expected not only to provide sexual favors to Shah Jahan on demand, but to sing and dance for his pleasure. Shah Jahan also reportedly used members of his harem as pawns on a huge Parcheesi board constructed near his chamber, where he moved the pieces while sitting under a canopy.

Despite the many women in his harem, Shah Jahan was devoted to Mumtaz. When she died during the birth of her 14th child in 19 years, he built the Taj Mahal as her tomb, located along the Yamuna River and visible from a room in the Musamman Burj.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Number: 17040023 V, 17040024 V, 17040025 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals on May 22, 2017 at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Caucus Room, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Commercial Variance in order to : Seek approval for proposed construction signage placed along the construction perimeter fencing along the street frontage.

The property address is: 1212 South Rangeline Road, Carmel, Indiana The application is identified as Docket No. 17040023 V, 17040024 V, 17040025 V, The Proscenium.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID: 16-09-36-00-00-027.000 All interested persons desiring to present their view on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: Anthony Birkla NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. 17040022 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of May, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: request five foot (5’) encroachment into 10-ft side yard setback for purposes of constructing a fourth car garage.

This is a request for a Variance of Carmel Zoning Ordinance Chapter 7.04.03.b Side Yard setback.

The property being known as Lot #276 in Foster Estates and having a common address of: 2971 Jason Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033.

The application is identified as Docket No. 17040022 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Lot Numbered 276 in Foster Estates Subdivision Parcel No. 16-10-19-02-10-017.000 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.

PETITIONERS, David and Robin Wrobleski by their Attorney-in-Fact David J. Barker NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket # 17040021V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 22nd day of May 2017 at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel Indiana 46032 will hold a public hearing upon a development standards variance to the Fence height ordinance 25.02 Variance to continue to maintain existing South, West, and North boundary line fences as have been in place the past 12 months or longer for the property known as 130 3rd Avenue NW, Carmel, Indiana, 46032. Max 6’ fence, 8’ requested.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: tax ID parcel 29-09-25-203-012.000-018.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: Mike Corne

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ORDINANCE NO. D-2359-17 AS AMENDED AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 6-63 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE Synopsis: Regulates and provides penalties for parking on City sidewalks, multi-use paths and bicycle lanes. Creates a permit system that, in unusual circumstances, would allow permit holders to park vehicles on City sidewalks, multi-use paths and bicycle lanes for a limited time.

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel (the “City”) regulates the operation of motorized vehicles on City sidewalks, multi-use paths and bicycle lanes; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, now finds that it is in the interests of the public safety and welfare to amend the regulations related to the parking of motorized vehicles on City sidewalks, multi-use paths and bicycle lanes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. Carmel City Code Section 6-63 should be and hereby is amended to read as follows: § 6-63 Regulation of Vehicular Use on Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Bicycle Lanes, and Roadways. (a) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Bicycle. Any foot-propelled vehicle, irrespective of the number of wheels in contact with the ground.

Bicycle Lane. That portion of a Roadway or Roadway shoulder that has been distinguished from the portion of the Roadway that is to be used by Motor Vehicle traffic by a painted stripe, a curb, or another bicyclist traffic control marking or device.

Motor Vehicle. Any vehicle that is propelled in whole or in part by a motor or any mechanical or artificial means, or is being pushed or towed by the same, except: a) A Bicycle; b) A manual or power wheelchair; c) An electric personal assistance mobility device that constitutes a self-balancing, two-wheeled device designed to transport one person with an electric propulsion system with an average power of 750 watts or one horsepower and that has a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour when operated on a paved level surface powered solely by said propulsion system and is operated by a person weighing 170 pounds; d) A City or Carmel-Clay Parks and Recreation owned or leased snow plow, snow blower, sweeper, lawn mower, maintenance vehicle or repair vehicle; e) A City or Carmel-Clay Parks and Recreation owned or leased public safety vehicle; f) An Authorized Emergency Vehicle, as that term is defined in § 8-1; g) An authorized lawn mower, sweeper, or snow removal machine weighing no more than 2,200 pounds; and Multi-Use Path. An off-road public accessway intended for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized users.

Roadway. All roads, streets, highways, alleys, courts, squares, or other public ways in the City that are dedicated and open to public use for Motor Vehicle traffic.

Sidewalk. A walkway as defined in I.C. 9-13-2-167, as the same may be amended from time to time. (b) Motor Vehicle Use Prohibited. Except as provided in this section, no person shall, at any time, operate, drive, park, or let stand any Motor Vehicle on or along any Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path, or Bicycle Lane located within the City›s corporate limits, except that Motor Vehicles are permitted to otherwise lawfully cross the same at a driveway, alley or highway as necessary to enter or exit a highway or adjacent property. Motor Vehicles with a Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 10,000 pounds may cross a Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path or Bicycle Lane to access an adjacent property. Such vehicles are not relieved of any liability for damage they may cause to infrastructure.

1) Permit required for motor vehicle parking on a City Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path or Bicycle Lane. a. Persons who wish to park a motor vehicle upon a City Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path or Bicycle Lane must purchase a Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path and Bicycle Lane Parking Permit (the “Permit”) from the Carmel Police Department. b. The cost of a Permit is $100. c. A Permit allows one motor vehicle to park on a City Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path or Bicycle Lane and is valid for a single motor vehicle for a period of seven (7) days. in a single location. The City reserves the right to revoke a Permit at any time, for any reason. d. All vehicles parked on a City Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path or Bicycle Lane must prominently display a valid Permit. Failure to do so will result in a violation of this Section. e. Permit holders parked on a Sidewalk, Multi-Use Path or Bicycle Lane must allow a minimum width of five (5) feet of the path to remain accessible in order to maintain ADA accessibility. f. Motor vehicles that are improperly parked on City Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths and Bicycle Lanes may be cited for a violation by Carmel Police Department, Carmel Engineering Department inspectors or DOCS Code Enforcement. (k) Penalties. Any person violating this section shall be subject to a fine of $10, for the first such offense, a fine of $25, for the second offense, and a fine of $100, plus costs, for all subsequent offenses. If a vehicle displays an invalid permit, the fine amount will be increased by an additional $150. This does not limit the authority of the court to impose additional penalties as permitted by law for moving violations, including suspension of driving privileges and mandating the violator attend and complete a defensive driving class. First and second offense violations of this section may be filed with the City Court Ordinance Violations Bureau.

Section 3. The remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Sections 6-63 are not affected by this Ordinance and shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, such repeal to have prospective effect only. However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.

Section 5. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement of same can be given the same effect.

Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and signing by the Mayor and such publication as required by law.

PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 17th day of April, 2017, by a vote of 4 ayes and 2 nays.

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL Sue Finkam, President H. Bruce Kimball Laura D. Campbell Kevin D. Rider Ronald E. Carter Jeff Worrell Anthony Green ATTEST: Christine S. Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 18th day of April 2017, at 10:20 A.M. Christine S. Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 19th day of April 2017, at 12:30 P.M. James Brainard, Mayor ATTEST: Christine S. Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer

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