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park Marie ShambaughWest way are targetedPublic for demolition, he said, as Neighborhoods AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com they are located too near the street to add could change the character of an area. The pathways and other expansions and remain commission removed typical corridor desigThe potential for redevelopment along standing. nations from Main Street| between Keystone Process | Policy Goals | Dev. Patterns | Street Typologies | Streetscape Facilities Subarea Plans 40 CARMEL COMPREHENSIV E PLAN (DRAFT ) College Avenue — and its impact on some of “Basically, you’re telling the neighbors Parkway to Hazel Dell Parkway, 126th Street the city’s most affordable — who already believe — that it’s the city’s between Keystone Parkway and River Road, CITY NEWS homes — was among top- plan to get rid of all those affordable homes 106th Street from west of U.S. 31 to east of ics covered July 11 during and put in all kinds of condos and townhoGray Road and 116th Street from Spring Mill the second meeting of the Carmel City mes and mixed use,” said Green, whose disRoad to the city’s western boundary.

Council’s land use committee to discuss trict includes the area. “That’s their fear. By Council President Kevin “Woody” Rider said updates to the city’s comprehensive plan. us saying we’re going to turn College into a he supports removing College Avenue as a The road, which runs through the heart of typical corridor, we’re confirming that fear.” typical corridor if homeowners along the the Home Place area from the city’s southMike Hollibaugh, director of the city’s road are concerned about the future of their ern border at 96th Street to 116th Street, department of community services, said properties, especially since other typical coris identified as a typical corridor in the there is space to make upgrades along ridor designations were removed because of proposed plan, a designation that means College Avenue between 111th and 116th similar concerns elsewhere in town. recommended uses could be slightly more streets without demolishing buildings. He “If there’s not buy-in from the people livintense than the areas surrounding them. said many of the homes south of 111th are ing (along College Avenue), I’m not interestCarmel annexed Home Place, which contains already owned by investors and zoned for ed. If there is buy-in from the people living some of the city’s most affordable housing, multifamily housing. there, go for it,” Rider said. “We looked at in 2018.

“It’s already teed up for something bethe fears of the people on the west side and Typical corridors are not part of the exsides just single-family homes, but because the people on the east side, and that’s why isting comprehensive plan, which was apthere is a lot of investor-owned property in we took it out. If the people on that street proved in 2009. According to the proposed there, it probably is only a matter of time,” are telling us the same thing, we should updates, typical corridor designation allows Hollibaugh said. “If we’re not communicatprobably do the same thing.” for building coverage 20 percent greater ing that through the corridor characterizaRefreshed approximately every decade, and building height one story taller than tion, we’re probably not being honest about the comprehensive plan provides nonbindthe adjacent area, and it encourages limited it to the public. You could say that about ing guidelines for development or redevelneighborhood-serving retail and commercial any of the corridors we’re taking off, but if opment throughout the city. offerings. any of them are the poster child for what a The committee will hold at least one more Councilor Tony Green said he would like corridor is going to look like, I think College meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 8, to disto see College Avenue removed as a typical should be right up there.” cuss proposed changes to the comprehencorridor, especially between 106th and 116th During its review of the proposed comsive plan before sending it back to the full streets. Designating College Avenue as a prehensive plan, the Carmel Plan Comcouncil for a final vote. typical corridor in this area would essential- mission removed several areas initially Review the proposed plan and submit ly signal that some homes along the roaddesignated as typical corridors because of feedback at CarmelComprehensivePlan.com.

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Democrats add 5 to ballot

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Lowry is an attorney who focuses on business and civil litigation. A Westfield Additional candidates in resident, he and his wife, the Nov. 8 general election Alexis, have four adopted will face children and have fostered ELECTION challenges 11 children. after the McNally recently retired Hamilton County Democratfrom the military, where he ic party held a caucus to served as a naval aviator select candidates for previin Afghanistan and elseKeller Lowry ously uncontested races. where. He and his wife, The party selected Josh Brooke, have two children Lowry to run against Reand reside in Westfield. publican State Sen. Jim Paxson is a deputy prosBuck in District 21, Matt ecutor for Hamilton County.

McNally to run against She lives in Noblesville.

Republican State Rep. Jerry Keller, a Carmel resident, Torr in District 39, Jessica is a private violin and viola McNally Paxson Paxson to run against Reteacher and performer publican Greg Garrison for Hamilton with area orchestras and choirs.

County prosecutor, Julia Keller to She and her husband, Roger, have run against three Republican cantwo adult children. didates and one Democrat for three Williams works in the software seats on the Clay Township Board, industry and is a volunteer with the and Pam Williams to run against Humane Society for Hamilton Counthree Republican candidates for ty. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Williams three seats on the Adams Township Sheridan and have three daughters.

CCPL eliminates overdue fines

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Clay Public Library will no longer charge fines for overdue items and is erasing existing overdue fines LIBRARY from all accounts.

The change comes as the library prepares to relocate from its temporary home in Merchants’ Square to its renovated building at 425 E. Main St. “As we prepare to open a wonderful new and expanded version of the library in the fall, we want to make sure that everyone in our community feels welcome and comfortable visiting and using the library and all of its many resources,” CCPL Director Bob Swanay stated.

Items checked out from the library will still have due dates. Any item not returned within 45 days of its due date will be considered lost, and CCPL will charge a replacement fee.

CCPL also increased the maximum number of times an item may be renewed from three to five.

Many libraries throughout the nation, including the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers and Noblesville, have eliminated

overdue fines in recent years. The American Library Association approved a resolution in 2019 calling overdue fines a “form of social inequity” and encouraging libraries to eliminate them.

Research has shown that overdue fines can become a significant barrier to library use and that eliminating them can lead to a better rate of return.

Eliminating overdue fines are estimated to reduce library revenue by less than 1 percent, according to CCPL Communications Manager Christy Walker. CCPL has effectively not imposed overdue fines since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, and it has not negatively impacted the budget in that time, Walker said, adding that CCPL will gain a new revenue stream by renting meeting space in the new building.

CCPL will operate at Merchants’ Square through July 31, with service at the renovated building expected to begin in mid-September. From Aug. 1 until the renovated building opens, patrons are encouraged to visit the Joyce Winner West Branch at 12770 Horseferry Rd. Learn more at carmelclaylibrary.org/ fine-free.

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Delivery worker killed in crash remembered as ‘ beautiful person’

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Young adulthood had been rough for Alexander Colmenares Fernandez, who, at age 22, moved to the IN MEMORIAM U.S. from Venezuela to work and help support his brother back home after both of their parents died in the past two years.

After a long journey to the U.S., Fernandez learned that his relative in Atlanta would not be able to house him, so he turned to his longtime friend, Jonas Sánchez, to ask for help. Jonas and his brother, Dangelo, welcomed Fernandez into their Carmel apartment two weeks ago with open arms.

They also helped him find a job with a contractor that delivers appliances for Home Depot, where the brothers also worked.

Fernandez was enjoying life in Carmel, and he was excited about a recent bicycle purchase to help him explore the area.

“He was so happy here,” Dangelo said.

But the fresh start for Fernandez came to a sudden end shortly after 9 a.m. July 11 when he was fatally struck by a pickup truck as he and two other employees were making a delivery at a home on Olive Branch Road in Greenwood. Fernandez was pinned between the pickup and delivery truck, and his coworkers, Arturo Hernandez Tadeo Esdras, 30, and Oscar Bonilla, 38, were thrown into a yard, suffering serious injuries.

According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the eastbound pickup truck, Daniel Devine, 63, of Greenwood, told investigators he did not see the stopped delivery truck, likely because of the brightness of the rising sun on the horizon. Police do not believe intoxication or unsafe driving contributed to the accident.

The Sánchez brothers were shocked to hear the news, so traumatized by the loss that they couldn’t return to work.

“My brother and me, we don’t even want to see a truck anymore,” Dangelo said.

Jonas had known Fernandez for a decade, as the friends had attended high school and college classes together in Venezuela. Jonas said his friend once dreamed of becoming a lawyer, and he recalled returning to college after summer break one year barely recognizing Fernandez, who had lost a significant amount of weight by eating a diet that consisted mainly of chicken and plantains.

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Alexander Colmenares Fernandez posted this photo on Instagram of himself in his new hometown of Carmel on July 3, stating, “Every effort has its rewards. Forever grateful to the one above.” (Photo courtesy of Dangelo Sánchez)

mitted to his friends and family, Jonas said.

“He was a beautiful person, and he was a good brother,” he said.

Fernandez left college after the death of his father to help with the family business, and after his mother died he decided to relocate to the U.S. to work while his brother remained in Venezuela to manage the family’s affairs.

Now, the Sánchez brothers are in touch with Fernandez’s brother to help him travel to the U.S. Another former co-worker, Luis Feliz of Avon, has launched a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $10,000 to assist the two delivery workers recovering from their injuries and to help transport Fernandez’s body to Venezuela.

Visit the GoFundMe page at bit.ly/3uPeXdv.

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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Correction — James Sceniak of Indiana is a Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate. Information about his candidacy was incorrect in the July 12 issue of Current.

Student named to NSHSS — Collin Cooper of Carmel has been selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and communiCooper ty commitment. NSHSS is a lifetime membership.

Registration open for 500 Festival education program — Registration is open for the 2023 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health. The Education Program takes place during the spring months of 2023 and is free and open to all Indiana fourth-grade classrooms. The Education Program equips fourth grade educators with lesson plans and classroom materials that allow students to explore the role of the 500 Festival and the Indianapolis 500 in Indiana’s history and culture. Since the program’s inception in 2004, these lessons have impacted more than 422,000 students in more than 17,000 classrooms throughout Indiana. Learn more at 500Festival.com/Education.

Mini-mini set for Aug. 21 — Registration is open for the 500 Festival’s mini-mini kids run. The event for children age 5 to 12 will take place Aug. 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Race distances range from a half mile to 3 miles, based on age and ability.

Registration is $20 and may be completed at IndyMini.com/minimini.

Church rummage sale — The Presbyterian Women of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28 and 9 a.m. to noon July 29. The event will include a $5 bag sale. Proceeds benefit women’s ministries locally and abroad.

Evan R. Hansen Golf Outing — The Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation Golf Outing is set for July 30 at Pebblebrook Golf Course in Noblesville. The goal at the fourth annual event is to raise $50,000 to establish a perpetual Evan R. Hansen Legacy Nursing Endowed Scholarship at Marian University.

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Republicans remain tight-lipped on abortion rights proposals

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly are expected to introduce legislation that will POLITICS tighten access to abortion at a special session set to begin July 25, but they have remained tight-lipped about how far new restrictions could go.

Ford State legislatures across the nation are taking a fresh look at their abortion laws after a June 24 Supreme Court ruling that oveturned Roe v. Wade, erasing a constitutional right to abortion that had been in place since 1973. The ruling means that states set their own laws regarding abortion, which in Indiana is permitted through 22 weeks of pregnancy.

Gov. Eric Holcomb initially called the special session so the legislature could address taxpayer refunds, but the Supreme Court ruling ensured changes to the state’s abortion law would be added to the agenda.

State Reps. Donna Schaibley and Jerry Torr, Republicans whose districts include Carmel, did not respond to a request for comment about what type of abortion law they would propose or support.

State Sen. J.D. Ford, a Democrat whose district includes parts of Carmel, Zionsville and Indianapolis, said he hasn’t received any information about what Republicans might propose.

“It’s not like my colleagues on the other side of the aisle didn’t know this was coming. They had the (Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade) leak back in May,” Ford said. “I’m seeing media reports that they’re hunkered down in an undisclosed hotel somewhere. It smacks of backroom dealing.

I just feel like they should have language that’s readily available online so people can read and see exactly what type of route

we’re going down.”

State Sen. Fady Qaddoura, whose district includes parts of Carmel, Fishers and Indianapolis, said he is concerned about how far the Republican proposal will go.

“While we don’t yet know what the Republican legislation will look like, it has been reported that Republicans are interested in a total ban on abortion with no exceptions and criminalizing health care Qaddoura professionals. If that is indeed the legislation that is introduced, I will strongly oppose it,” Qaddoura said. “I support a woman’s right to make her own decisions in consultation with her physician and faith if she chooses to. I find it especially disturbing that the supermajority is considering not including exceptions for rape and incest.”

Ford said he will not support legislation that does not allow for abortions in the case of rape or incest or when the mother’s life is in danger, and he does not support laws that would criminalize abortion for mothers or medical providers.

“I believe abortion is health care, and I believe that a woman has her right to bodily autonomy,” he said. “I don’t feel the government is the best place to tell women and their family and their health care provider what they can and can’t do.”

He also called on Republicans to back legislation that provides stronger support for mothers and children after birth.

“My colleagues, for the longest time, have said they are the party of pro-life, but I haven’t seen them vote that way. It’s a little hypocritical to say that when they’ve turned down child care, when they’ve watered down the pregnancy accommodations bill, when they voted to take food away from SNAP recipients this past session,” Ford said. “I haven’t seen their actions back up what they’re saying.”

“It smacks of backroom dealing. I just feel like they should have language that’s readily available online so people can read and see exactly what type of route we’re going down.”

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Ivy Tech Hamilton County’s first commencement was May 21. (Photo courtesy of Ivy Tech Hamilton County)

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Ivy Tech Hamilton County recently celebrated its first anniversary. Chancellor Stacy Atkinson said the EDUCATION campus enjoyed success and encountered challenges in its first year. The biggest challenge of all happened years before the campus even opened.

In 2014, Hamilton County Commissioners worked with then-State Sen. Luke Kenley, the City of Noblesville, Noblesville Schools and the Hamilton County Council to create a plan for the county to purchase the then-Noblesville High School at 300 N. 17th St. for $12 million. The purchase would allow Noblesville Schools to build a larger high school to accommodate growth at 18111 Cumberland Rd. The former high school could be used as a community college campus. The vote narrowly passed the Hamilton County Council, 4-3.

“We wouldn’t have Ivy Tech (without purchasing the former school),” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. “Nobody realizes what had to happen at that time to be able to get this school in there.”

Heirbrandt said the commissioners won several awards from the Indiana Association for County Commissioners for the collaboration. Ivy Tech’s campus in Hamilton County then served as a satellite campus until July 2021, when it transitioned into an independent campus, which allowed for the school to have its own chancellor and expanded programs.

Heirbrandt said the plan for purchasing the building was always to turn it into a community college campus that could feed the Hamilton County workforce.

“As a commissioner, it’s definitely one of the top projects that people don’t talk about. We had a hand in making it happen,” Heirbrandt said. “To be able to watch that graduation and see the impact it has made on the people that have gotten their education there and then seeing them go out and prosper in the work environment, especially here in Hamilton County where we have been able to retain several of these folks that graduated, is certainly something to be proud of.”

Atkinson said one of the campus’ significant upcoming projects is constructing a health care lab to expand medical degree and certification offerings.

“We really are going to focus next year on health care expansion for us from zero to whatever it becomes,” Atkinson said.

“So, we are going to really look at adding more programs every year as they become more in demand. Health care is one of those things we are looking into for sure.”

As of July 8, Hamilton County had more than 1,400 open jobs in the health care sector, according to Invest Hamilton County.

This is an increase of 16 percent from 2021.

When it became an independent campus, Ivy Tech Hamilton County went from offering two degree/certification programs to 19.

Enrollment exceeded goals by 40 percent.

And 44 students graduated May 21 in the first commencement.

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Carmel unveils new website news@currentincarmel.com The City of Carmel unveiled the new look and design of its website July 7. The new site aims to provide an CITY NEWS enhanced digital experience that pairs the latest technology with practical applications that make it more accessible for people with disabilities.

New features include: • Improved navigation/information architecture designed to be concise, easyto-use and intuitive for the end-user.

• Six call-to-action buttons (circular home buttons) chosen based on high-traffic web pages for one-click access to information.

• Service Finder and Address Lookup features to quickly find city services and council district information.

• Improved web accessibility in design and programming.

• An ADA compliant UserWay widget that provides a direct link to accessibility tools for a better user experience.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the city uses its website as a vital tool in its eco-

nomic development strategy. The information and images used on the website show the quality of life and experiences that people are looking for when deciding where to live.

“It is also so important to be as transparent as possible with city business and all that we do,” Brainard stated. “Our website contains pages and links to thousands of public documents, uploaded and updated throughout the year. We want our residents to have easy access to information that is important to them.”

Website analytics concluded that nearly half of the city’s website visitors were using a mobile device, reflecting a global trend that people prefer to connect and engage online via mobile phones. The new site is designed to be responsive and accessible from devices of many types.

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Keystone Group acquires 2 Gradle industrial buildings

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Keystone Group has acquired two industrial buildings in Carmel along the Monon Greenway.

REDEVELOPMENT The Indianapolis-based developer did not disclose the purchase price for the buildings, known as Gradle 1 and Gradle 2.

They are bounded by 3rd Ave. SW to the west, the Monon Greenway to the east and the Center for the Performing Arts to the north. The buildings had been owned by the Gradle family since 1976.

“We do not have immediate plans for redevelopment, but we will work with our tenants and the City of Carmel to make sure the use is complementary to the city’s vision for the area,” stated Jennifer Pavlik, Keystone Group senior vice president and chief of staff.

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Keystone owns and manages Sophia Square, a mixed-use building in the center of the Arts & Design District it redeveloped nearly 15 years ago.

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Location: 116th Street CONSTRUCTION Expected completion: Late to Carmel Drive. A summer roundabout is under Project: Widening of the Monon construction at 116th Street Greenway Expected completion: Summer Location: Between City Center Drive and Project: Road improvements associated Carmel Drive with The Edge apartment construction Expected completion: November project Project: Installation of a slip lane Location: 96th Street between Westfield Location: Smoky Row Road and Keystone Boulevard and Maple Drive. Detour on Parkway 106th Street and Keystone Parkway.

Expected completion: This month Expected completion: This month WESTFIELD Project: Construction east of Sophia Project: New roundabout Square Location: 1st Ave. NW and 1st St. NW. Location: The intersection of 191st Street Access the Sophia Square parking garage and Grassy Branch Road is closed to all from W. Main Street and from 1st St. NW. thru traffic.

Expected completion: Substantial Expected completion: Aug. 30 completion by the end of June with full Project: Reconstruction of 151st Street Location: A section of 151st Street from completion set for July.

Project: New roundabout Towne Road to Buchanan Lane is closed Location: E. Main Street and Richland for reconstruction. The intersection of 151st Street and Towne Road will remain Avenue. open during construction.

Expected completion: Fall Project: Widening and improvements Expected completion: Summer along Smoky Row Road Location: Between the Monon Greenway

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Pads popping and cleats chewing up grass will be familiar sounds at Grand Park www.setoncarmel.org Sports Complex when the www.setoncarmel.org FOOTBALL 2022 Colts Training Camp kicks off July 27.

Both the Indianapolis Colts and the City of Westfield are anticipating a camp that will resemble camps prior to the pandemic.

The expectation is that fans will once again be able to interact with the players on a more personal level.

In short, fans should prepare for a heavy dose of high-fives and lots of autographs.

“We’re a family-run business and a smallat the Carmel Clay Public Library er market city, and we love being able to be that close with our fans on a day-to-day basis,” Colts Vice Chair/owner Kalen Jackson said. “We really missed that during COVID.” This will be the fourth year the Colts have conducted training camp in Westfield.

Through the years, the Colts have conducted training camp at Anderson University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute and the Colts Complex at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis.

The Carmel Clay Public Library is going One of the main reasons the team chose fine free. No more overdue fines for late returns. to relocate to Grand Park was the opportuAll existing fines on items that were returned nity to better bond with fans.

For Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, the late have been cleared from patron accounts. strength of the relationship between Borrowers are still responsible the team and the city has only increased through the years. for lost items that are not returned.

“I can’t overstate the importance of our partnership with the Colts,” Cook stated. “To host the annual training camp at Grand Park brings an energy and excitement to the city, our businesses, residents and many

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visitors. Colts Training Camp is always a celebration, and we are ready to roll out another ‘Westfield Welcome’ to our team and Colts Nation.”

Fans can look forward to 16 practices, all of which will be open to the public. Practices will be held on weekdays and weekends, with an evening practice from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

July 30. The majority of practices are noon to either 1:30 p.m. or 1:45 p.m.

Joint practices with the Detroit Lions will take place Aug. 17 and 18. Times are noon to 1:55 p.m. Aug. 17 and noon to 1:35 p.m. Aug. 18.

Practice on Aug. 25, the final day of camp, will be from 10 to 11:20 a.m.

Fans this year are asked to drop off new or gently used books at Colts Community collection stations at Grand Park. The books will be donated to area youth in foster care.

For more on Colts Camp, including ticket information, visit colts.com/events/ trainingcamp/.

THEME DAYS Colts City and various theme days will return to Indianapolis Colts training camp this year.

Colts City will offer photo opportunities with cheerleaders and will include Colts inflatables, a social tent and the Colts Pro Shop. The attraction also includes the Colts Play 60 Field, which allows kids to participate in drills, a 40yard dash and punt returns.

Theme days include, among others, Kids Day July 28, Back Together Saturday July 30, Salute to Service Day Aug. 3 and Fan Appreciation Day Aug. 17.

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Corporate companies sponsor cricket teams at a past Cric Indy event. (Photo courtesy of Cric Indy)

Cricket tournament aims to promote DEI initiatives

By Les Morris news@currentincarmel.com Westfield’s Grand Park complex hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, but few will have more NONPROFIT international flavor than next month’s cricket tournament sponsored by Cric Indy, a nonprofit whose vision is to use the uber-popular worldwide game as a tool to promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the corporate world.

The Grand Park event happens Aug. 27 with a start time of 8 a.m. Leading central Indiana companies such as Lilly and Deloitte have already registered to field teams.

Eighteen companies participated in the last tournament, which was held in August 2019. Fifteen countries were represented by the players. The Diversity Cup will once again be presented to the team that fields the most players from different nations and backgrounds.

The sport seems to be picking up momentum in the U.S. USA Cricket estimates more than 200,000 people play in the U.S. in more than 400 local leagues, tournaments, academies and school programs. Worldwide, it is commonly thought that cricket is the second-most popular sport only behind soccer.

Cric Indy was founded by Feroz Syed, who is CEO of Carmel-based RADcube, a technology consulting company.

“There are so many cricket enthusiasts within the companies but there is less sharing of DEI,” said Syed, a Carmel resident.

“You play cricket, and you go home. The intention here is to build a community from a DEI perspective.”

With today’s fluid labor market, that perspective is in greater demand than ever.

Tracy Barnes is the chief information officer for the state of Indiana and serves on Cric Indy’s advisory committee. He notes that the introduction of a new sport to the U.S. like cricket creates curiosity and a global awareness that goes beyond North American borders.

“We are in a very, very difficult environment now, especially when you talk about technology,” Barnes said. “We have more jobs than people. International talent is a pool we should be able to tap into. We need that support now.”

Barnes became familiar with cricket when he worked in England for one year in 2003, helping to install a software system for the University of Cambridge.

“You’re not getting a lot of American sports over there, so you watch what’s on,” he said. “Monday Night Football doesn’t exist.”

Barnes said he is attempting to organize a team of state employees for the tournament.

“We’re working on that,” he said. “We’re trying to figure out if some folks have experience.”

The day before the action on the field, a networking event will be held at the Lilly Corporate Center. Speakers will include Indiana Lt. Gov. Susan Crouch and Karrah Herring, chief equity, inclusion and opportunity officer for the state of Indiana. The theme of the conference is “Women in Leadership,” and there will be a panel discussion focused on gender equity.

For more, visit cricindy.com.

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Scotty Michael Foundation adds Reagan’s Ray of Light retreat

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For Brian and Lauren Kersey, a care package from the Scotty Michael Foundation provided a slight glimmer NONPROFIT of hope as they grieved the stillbirth of their daughter, Reagan, in September 2020. The Noblesville couple, already parents to two boys, felt blindsided by the loss, but they immediately knew they were not alone.

Months later, wanting to create a legacy for Reagan, the Kerseys approached Kathleen Jeffers, founder of the Scotty Michael Foundation, to ask how they could support other parents going through similar situations. Jeffers, a Noblesville resident whose son was stillborn at a Carmel hospital in 2018, had gone on a retreat with other moms who had experienced loss and thought about offering a similar program through her foundation. Lauren immediately agreed to help coordinate the first one, called, “Reagan’s Ray of Light,” which took place April 29 to May 1 in Doyle, Tenn.

Lauren described the experience as a turning point in processing her grief as she

The Kersey family in August 2020. From left, Kellan, Brian, Lauren (eight months pregnant with Reagan) and Walker. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Kersey)

connected with other moms in a peaceful, mountain setting.

“It was like an emptying out for me,” Lauren said. “I was able to cleanse myself by sharing my story with people who really understood. I remember coming home feeling like I had turned a corner, in a way.”

Moms at the retreat received personalized gift packages when they arrived, including a Ray of Light sweatshirt with her baby’s initial on the sleeve. The relaxed schedule provided time for rest, exploration of nearby natural areas and the chance to

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A date has not been set for the next retreat, although Jeffers said she hopes to raise enough funds to hold them twice a year.

The retreats are only available to mothers, but Jeffers said she hopes to eventually offer an experience for fathers processing grief, as well, although it likely won’t be a retreat format.

Lauren said they named the retreat “Reagan’s Ray of Light” for several reasons.

“The other women I met (at the retreat) who had this experience were a form of light in the darkness,” she said. “That’s more or less a theme for me and Brian in our grief, processing that the light and goodness can coexist with all of the darkness. It’s literally the worst thing you can imagine going through, yet there can still be gratitude, there can still be love, there can still be goodness that comes from it or that exists in spite of it.”

In addition to the retreat, the Scotty Michael Foundation offers a monthly coffee group to build community among parents who have suffered loss. It also provides care packages, known as Scotty boxes,

GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER The Scotty Michael Foundation will hold its second golf scramble fundraiser Sept.

9 at Plum Creek Golf Club, 12401 Lynnwood Blvd. in Carmel. Cost is $150 and includes a round of golf, lunch and unlimited soft drinks, beer and wine. Learn more and register at scottymichael. org/2022-golf-scramble. to be presented to parents in the hospital after experiencing a stillbirth or losing a child shortly after birth. The boxes include a baby memorial book, guardian angel necklace, “Loved Baby” devotional, resources on lactation support, funeral or cremation arrangements, and other items. The boxes are provided to parents at Ascension St. Vincent hospitals in Carmel and on 86th Street in Indianapolis.

“When you go through something like that, it’s so traumatizing and so significant that you don’t even really know where to begin and where to start,” she said. “For us, it was really, truly a lifeline that we received a Scotty box.”

Learn more at ScottyMichael.org.

COMMUNITY DISPATCHES Poet sought to write about Madam C.J. Walker — Indiana Humanities and the Indy Arts Council are looking for an Indiana poet to write an original poem about the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. The poem will accompany a new mural of the nation’s first Black female self-made millionaire to be installed in October on the Martens Building, 315 N. Senate Ave., in downtown Indianapolis. The poem must be completed by Sept.

15. It will be unveiled alongside the mural at a ceremony in October. The selected poet will receive a $1,000 stipend and potential paid opportunities for live or recorded performances and readings of the poem at programs related to the mural. Applications are due on July 24 at 11:59 p.m. The application form is available at indyarts.formstack.com/ forms/walker_poem.

Arts & Culture digital passport — The recently launched Indiana Arts & Culture digital passport encourages visitors to discover new places and enjoy some of Indiana’s creative spaces. Sign up online for the passport and receive custom prizes for visiting multiple destinations across the state. Visitors need to check-in from a smartphone at one of the designated passport locations.

Participants earn more by visiting more locations. For more information, visit VisitIndiana.com/arts or follow Visit Indiana on social media at @VisitIndiana on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Roads to Reconciliation exhibition — Indiana artists who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color are encouraged to submit work for Roads to Reconciliation, a juried exhibition sponsored by St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Carmel. The August exhibition will feature work celebrating progress on the journey to dismantle racism, as well as work acknowledging the importance of continuing to walk this path with intention and determination. There is no entry fee for submitting work. Learn more at stchriscarmel.org/roads-to-reconciliation.html.

Blocking Cancer fundraiser — The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a cancer research charity, will hold the second Blocking Cancer dinner, hosted by Indianapolis Colts’ All-Pro offensive lineman Quenton Nelson, with comedian Joey Mulinaro as emcee, on July 21 at Anthony’s Chophouse in Carmel. Tickets are open to the public and available at v.org/blockingcancer.

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Couple to feature earth-friendly clothing brand at Fashion Week

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com WaZeil and UaZit DeSutter create their own unique blend of earth-friendly clothing brand, STALPH, from raw orFASHION ganic materials.

They transform the materials, often ones they foraged for themselves, into wares with a purpose.

The couple, who lives in Attica, will showcase a full runway apparel collection during Indiana Fashion Week July 25-30 in Indianapolis.

WaZeil, a 2010 Carmel High School graduate, became interested in fashion design very early in life. Her mother taught her how to sew when she was 10, and she began designing and creating her own clothes.

She said her skills were enhanced by taking a sewing class all four years at CHS. “I had a really great teacher, Judy Fisher,” WaZeil said. “She was a really encouraging teacher and supportive. She really curated my love for sewing even more.”

WaZeil and UaZit attended the Art Institute of Indianapolis at the same time but didn’t know each other.

The couple, who married in 2019, met in 2014 through a mutual artist friend on Twitter. The couple started STALPH in 2015.

UaZit, from Attica, also expressed interest in fashion at a young age. As a middle schooler, he taught himself to alter storebought clothes to suit his unique and developing style.

“When we started working together, that’s where creative outlets have really blossomed,” WaZeil said. “We had a lot of creative outlets, and we were trying to figure out how to put them under one umbrella.”

UaZit is a musician and a wood and metal worker.

“When we first started, it was strictly art and music,” WaZeil said. “Over the past seven years, it has evolved in everything we have now. We launched the clothing collection in 2017. When we first started with the clothing collection, it was a little bit different than what it is now. We were printing our graphic designs on fabrics. We had a company that would print the fabric and we would make clothes out of that. It’s now a lot different.”

WaZeil said the couple drafts all their own patterns and do all the sewing and

UaZit, left, and WaZeil DeSutter displays their clothing line. (Photo courtesy of STALPH)

dyeing.

“All of our fabrics are plant-based and dyed with things we can find in nature, like plants, nuts or flowers, etc.,” WaZeil said.

UaZit said there are items like black walnuts and goldenrod they forage for in Attica.

WaZeil said they can forage for different items at different times of the year. For instance, black walnuts fall from trees in autumn.

“The colors are season-based that we can find,” WaZeil said. “It’s just native plants to Indiana, not just in the Attica area.”

The fabric for Fashion Week is sponsored by fabrics-store.com.

“They are linen pieces and gender-neutral clothing,” WaZeil said. “It’s anything from jumpsuits to shirt and pant combos. It’s all pretty colorful.”

The couple’s vision as designers is focused on size inclusivity, sustainability and ethical material sourcing.

UaZit said the couple has an in-house workshop where they create and make all the textiles.

“We started the natural dyes and natural textiles in 2018,” WaZeil said. “It’s been a lot of reading and learning and trial and error, what dye materials work and which don’t, which ones are more permanent. We have our process down pat now. We’re always trying new things. We’ve learned a lot on how to keep our colors vibrant.”

The Indiana Fashion Week runway shows are set for 7:30 p.m. July 30 at Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway. For more, visit stalph.co and indianafashionweek.com.

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Ninja prowess keeps growing

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Andrew Saffen found some good uses for his winnings when he captured the 2021 Ultimate Ninja Athlete ACHIEVEMENT Association world championship in the age 9-10 division in July 2021 in Las Vegas.

Saffen, who will be a Carmel Middle School sixth-grader in August, used his $300 winnings, along with birthday and Christmas money, to help buy parts for his father to build another structure for his backyard obstacle training course. His dad, Mark Saffen, threw in the labor for free.

“He’s an amazing carpenter,” Andrew said.

Andrew, 11, encourages friends and neighbors to come over to introduce them to the ninja obstacle courses.

“Kids in the neighborhood love coming here,” Andrew said.

Andrew also donated part out of his winnings to #TEAMSEAS, a cleanup project to keep trash out of rivers and oceans.

“He started The Hoosier Ninja Project, turning his love for turtles to a platform to help protect and save the environment,” said his mother, Jamie Saffen. “Andrew will often catch turtles, clean them up and then take them back to the ponds.”

Andrew started the nonprofit last year after he won the UNAA title.

“Through ninja (tournaments), I’ve been able to raise awareness each year,” he said.

In addition, Andrew will participate in Trick or Trash again this fall (rubicon.com/ trick or trash).

“We had boxes and we collected candy wrappers during Halloween,” Andrew said.

Jamie said they collect candy wrappers to keep them out of landfills. The wrappers are compacted and recycled.

Andrew Saffen displays a box to collect candy wrappers for recycling as he hangs from his basement obstacle course. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Saffen)

Meanwhile, Andrew is preparing for some upcoming tournaments. He plans to compete in the Federation of International Ninja Athletics world championship Aug. 20-21 in Buffalo, N.Y. Then he’ll participate in the U.S. Ninja World Cup and U.S. National Championships Oct. 7-9 at Grand Park in Westfield.

Andrew won the World Ninja League Midwest Regional Champion in his age division in 2021 and 2022.

He recently finished second against older competition in a mini-competition in Columbus, Ohio. The winner was Jesse Wildman, who helps coach Andrew and has been on “American Ninja Warrior.”

Andrew also is a competitive swimmer and plans to run cross country for Carmel Middle School.

For more, visit thehoosierninjaproject. com.

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A team bonding session off the court made quite a difference for the Boiler Juniors 15 Elite Gold volleyVOLLEYBALL ball team.

“We went into an office at our facility, and we did some team bonding and worked mentally with each other instead of on the court,” team member Avery Carroll said. “That helped a lot.”

Carroll helped the Boiler Juniors 15 Gold team finish fifth in the 15 open division among 59 teams at the AAU National Volleyball tournament in Orlando in late June.

Carroll, who will be a sophomore at Carmel High School in August, was selected as an All-American.

The 5-foot-10 Carroll played right-side hitter for the Boiler Juniors this past season.

Carroll said she has made the most improvement on the back row defense.

“I used to be a middle (blocker), so I never really played back row before,” she said.

“I kind of got thrown back there, but I did pretty well.”

Carroll switched to the right side during

Avery Carroll holds her AAU All-American trophy alongside Boiler Juniors 15 Elite Gold coach Michael Bouril. (Photo courtesy of Adam Carroll)

the 2021 season. She played some middle blocker this year because of injuries.

“I kind of played every position this year and got moved around,” she said.

Carroll has been playing with the Boiler Juniors since she was 12 years old. The Boiler Juniors finished second in the USA Girls National Volleyball Tournament in Indianapolis in 2019.

Carroll played outside hitter on CHS junior varsity team last season.

ZYSA’s COMPETITIVE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT MODEL YIELDS BANNER YEAR IN 21-22 ZIONSVILLE, Indiana — For the past six years, Zionsville Youth Soccer Association (ZYSA) has been driven toward providing a legitimate holistic competitive long-term development model to boys and girls youth soccer players ages u5-19 in Boone and surrounding counties. ZYSA is one of only four clubs in the state of Indiana that has been recognized as a 5 Star Club by Indiana Soccer.

The delivery of their model is driven by age-specific development targets for four learning and growth areas (mental, physical, technical, and tactical), and scaffolds from the u7/8 Pathway program to the u19 Sr. Travel Academy.

Since its inception in 1979, not only did ZYSA have more players participating in the game of soccer than ever before in 21-22, they also saw 11 teams advance to cup finals weekend hosted by Indiana Soccer, and extended their competitive reach to the Great Lakes Alliance of the National Premier League (GLA_NPL). As part of the GLA_NPL, four of the seven teams competing earned promotion for the upcoming 22-23 club year. Further, ZYSA has four teams being promoted to the USYS National League in 22-23. On ZYSA’s historic year, DOC Jonathan McClure stated, “The vast amount of success that our players are experiencing both on and off the field are a credit to the devout commitment by our coaching staff, players, and families to the long-term development path we started six years ago. It is important to us that

player’s u5-19, despite previous experience, have a place to learn, develop, and compete … ZYSA has more players and families participating with us than ever before. It is important to us that we develop our players to be the best people, teammates, and competitors possible …

It has taken six patient years, but I believe strongly the results earned in the classroom, in the community, and on the soccer field are speaking loudly to the yield our product produces.”

Beyond the excitement surrounding the highlights listed above, the 07B Green team led by Coach Chris Day recently won the NPL Midwest Regional (IL), and will be competing at the NPL National Cup Finals this coming week in Denver, Colorado (7/14-7/21). Of his group,

Coach Day shared, “Playing in Nationals means so much to not only these boys, but their families as well. I am very proud of this group of young men and the progress they’ve made throughout the year. We have been training since October, all with a goal of ending our season in Colorado at National Cup Finals. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the group along the way.” Unquestionably, much kudos is owed to Coach Day’s effort, vision, and leadership since the boy’s returned to the ZYSA fold this past October. ADOC Robert Klatte stated, “Chris epitomizes what we look for in our coaches at ZYSA. He is a leader and mentor for the young people with whom he works and strives to support their development both as players and people … we are proud of all his efforts.”

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The current indoor facility will be expanded to have a fully equipped work out and condition area. We are currently continuing to make improvements to our current fields and are exploring the opportunities of possible expansion.

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From nursing to living abroad, artists take winding roads to careers at Carmel tattoo gallery

By Marissa Johnson news@currentincarmel.com Today, tattoos are often considered works of art. But even a decade ago, that wasn’t always the case.

“In Indiana, I’d only known people with biker tattoos. I hadn’t really considered it an art form,” Grace Enstrom said.

“I still remember someone in art class saying, ‘I’m going to be a tattoo artist when I grow up,’ and not getting it.”

But now, Enstrom works at Forever Gallery Tattoo, 858 S. Range Line Rd., as one of only a few female tattoo artists in Carmel.

Like Enstrom, Kayla Taylor never considered tattooing as a career.

“I was so focused on what others told me would be a good job,” Taylor said. “But the longer I’m here, it seems like it was bound to happen.”

Her background as a registered nurse for nine years served her well in the transition to becoming a full-time tattoo artist for the past two years, also at Forever Gallery.

“I’ve worked postpartum for six years and now I’m there once or twice a month,” Taylor said. “The balance is different, but it’s very good.”

Enstrom has worked as a tattoo artist for seven years in a variety of local shops, but it was across the pond that she got bitten by the “tattoo bug.” Originally planning to be an art teacher, Enstrom spent eight weeks student teaching in Ireland, returning shortly after graduating from Indiana University to live there for five years.

“I saw so many people there with full sleeves (of tattoos), beautiful works of art, things I just hadn’t seen before,” Enstrom said.

While working as a mural artist, she was inspired to look into a tattooing apprenticeship, which she found could be cheaper or even free in Indiana.

However, starting out as a female tattoo artist came with a price.

“I’ve been in about seven different shops,” Enstrom said.

“And the first several were nightmares. I was definitely the only female in any shop for a long time.”

She dealt with sketchy shop owners, harassment and uncomfortable client situations for years but finally found a good home base in Broad Ripple. Then came her desire to learn more about colorwork and advanced theory elsewhere. Forever Gallery offered Enstrom a temporary spot while she waited for open shop space, but she loved her position in Carmel so much that it became permanent in October 2021.

Finding a home at Forever Gallery Tattoo, located in Carmel City Center and co-owned by Michael Hockman and Matt Carrel, has made a big difference for both artists.

“I really enjoy connecting with patients, but right now it’s hard to be in health care,” Taylor said.

Carrel was a family friend who had encouraged Taylor to get into tattooing, so after the shop’s opening in 2020, she took the leap and started an apprenticeship.

“Now, I’m home at better hours and can spend more time with my family,” Taylor said. “When I do have to work at home, it’s something I can incorporate into family time, like drawing with my daughter.”

For Enstrom, finding a clean and well-designed shop that doesn’t treat her like a receptionist or maid (an attitude she said she often encountered at male-dominated shops) has made Forever Gallery an incredible place to work.

“My parents came into the shop and said, ‘Wow, this is beautiful, we’re so proud of you,’ and that feels really good,” said Enstrom.

Now, Carmel women looking to be tattooed can find a friendly female face at Forever Gallery.

“I like being a safe space for women,” Enstrom said.

Learn more at 4evergallery.com.

ON THE COVER: From left, Kayla Taylor and Grace Enstrom pause at Forever Gallery Tattoo in Carmel. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

BECOMING A TATTOO ARTIST If you’re looking to become a tattoo artist, Kayla Taylor has some simple advice: “Just do it. Don’t feed into the ‘what ifs’ because if you want it, it can happen.”

Grace Enstrom has recommendations of her own.

“For someone trying to get into the industry, go and get tattooed by good artists as much as you can,” she said. “If you find a place you really love, go hang out there and offer to do assistance work — that’s the easiest way to get in.”

Although the job isn’t always easy, Taylor and Enstrom are passionate about their work.

“One of my favorite things is when somebody comes to me and says, ‘I hate this thing about my body and I want something beautiful there instead,’” Enstrom said. “Especially for people with anxiety, depression or body dysmorphia, tattooing can be really therapeutic.”

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It has come into vogue in recent years for the bureaucratic managers and technocrats of giant institutions to opine on the various machinations of the petty political world. Self-appointed moral philosophers, they take stands, almost always against, some perceived cultural limitation upon their will. To be sure, the entrepreneur, an entirely different animal, has the absolute right to express their point of view, however disfavored and destructive it may be. But the magistrate of a shareholder-owned enterprise is allowed to speak for those shareholders only when specifically authorized to do so. Too often, their poorly considered and preening declarations fly in the face of the best interest of the company and its stakeholders, however loosely defined.

So common has it become, in fact, that those of us pushing our own moral agenda have begun to presume the endorsement of entire classes of humans. So goes the logic, “If you are a big-company CEO, you must believe as we do — so, short of asking for your endorsement of our view, we will assume it.” Recently, a handful of CEOs uncharacteristically resisted. Finding their names and that of their companies on some publicly distributed epistle, they cried foul, claiming that they had never agreed to be included and had not been asked or approached to consider. Wisely, one can suppose, given the current intolerance in our public square, that they did not share a point of view on the matter but only revealed that the publicist canvassing the missive was fraudulent in their assertions. The issuer of the false communique conceded hubris but asserted their chaste integrity of intent. Are we all too eager to assume the support of those around us? When, if ever, are we right to charge ahead without asking for consent? And does assuming agreement grant the right?

My husband Doo and I are just back from two weeks of international travel.

By ourselves! That’s 14 days of uninterrupted quality time together, including many hours in close proximity while suffering airport delays, mega-city traffic and one questionable outrigger ride. And yet, I still kind of dig him! Not so much this morning, as we are both battling jet lag and he is masticating his granola less than 5 feet from me, but it’s nice to know that when we are removed from the day-to-day stresses of life, we love each other. We really do!

Doo and I have always served as strong trip partners. We pack light, move quickly and by and large have the same agenda. Does he occasionally break rank, order a third Mai Tai, and then bail on a scheduled tour? Yes. And does my highly regimented bedtime routine, which can’t possibly be replicated in a hotel with a gecko living in the ceiling, sometimes mean I am annoyingly grumpy at the museum? Absolutely.

But we’ve been married long enough to embrace each other’s “quirks” and recognize that every new experience, good or bad, is about making memories.

Like, how I lost Doo’s Mastercard before we’d even left the U.S. And how Doo threw a tantrum at a check-in kiosk after learning that we first needed a COVID-19 passport, and second, went to the wrong application website and were scammed $150. Not our finest hours, but we were able to put things in perspective and move on.

So, though the affection is fading with each cereal bite (seriously, too loud!), we still love each other. We really do!

Peace out.

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

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A poverty of community Commentary by Joan Walden Much of what I do as a second-grade teacher is community-building. So, it is intentional that we begin VIEWPOINT the year with our Communities Social Studies unit.

Second-graders have little understanding of the difference between neighborhood, city, state and country. If you ask them what town they live in, they will say, “Indiana.”

At this point in their young lives, U.S. is a lowercase pronoun with no political significance. It is my job to show my students the levels of community and the best ways in which we can come together in community.

Everyone has a role, and there is no “us” without “them.” It is here that we seek to foster abundant community, where all feel safe, heard and known.

The most recent school shooting (in Uvalde, Texas) reveals a poverty of community, that we, the U.S., must confront. When a social media follower in Germany knows about an impending school shooting in Uvalde before those nearby, that is a poverty of community. When a young man sees guns, and hurting others, as the only way out of

his pain, that is poverty of community. We have conceded the territory of our schools.

U.S., we must not concede the principles of rule of law and domestic tranquility in the name of identity politics.

By law, Indiana schools are required to complete active-shooter drills. I don’t have the words to accurately portray the look on a second-grader’s face as their mind races ahead of the words they are hearing. It is the opposite of tranquility. Until four years ago, when doing this drill, I could be heard saying, “We will never have to worry about this.” That ended the year my district experienced an active shooter. Now, I watch for signs of distress in my students. Our school reminds parents to be on the look-out for signs of distress. We are trying to deal with the reality as a community. Poverty or abundance? U.S. or us?

Joan Walden is a teacher in Hamilton County. The school district where she teaches requested that she not identify the district. She works closely with families to ensure a viable home/ school connection and is a 2022 Association of American Educators Fellow.

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What he left behind was a family who loved him, friends that will miss him and a legacy of memories that we can never forget.

One of his items for which we are seeking a new home is his car that he cherished.

He owned a 2011 Cadillac DTS which was his pride and joy. Having grown up and raised his family in a town dominated by General Motors, his goal was to “Climb the Ladder” as he would say regarding the GM family of cars. In the 1960s, he kept the garage occupied with Chevys and Pontiacs. In 1973, he graduated to Oldsmobiles, and they dominated the rest of the ‘70s.

Always, he kept his eye on the Cadillac one day being the ultimate prize. Then, in 1985 he made it to the top when he was able to buy a used 1982 Eldorado. From that day forward, the only car he steered was a Cadillac.

He liked the big ones, primarily Sedan Deville because, “You are always safer in a big car.”

He liked to run them through car washes regularly because “A clean car always seems to run better.”

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Partners in crime Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

wheel. Letting a boy steal a car without a valid license is, well, setting a bad example.

Did you hear about the father and son FATHER AND SON LIGHTBULB SNATCHING who attended a baseball game and in the What better way to get acquainted on a fifth inning they rushed the HUMOR field and beat up the first base Saturday afternoon that teaches life skills like sleight of hand, misdirection and concoach? cealment? Don’t underestimate the value The father said that the first base coach of petty crimes when it comes to your kids. was making obscene gestures. Had these There’s a lesson around every corner. And guys never been to a ballgame? That’s what on every ceiling. a first base coach is paid to do.

FATHER AND SON SHOPLIFTING Finger in the air, hand on your butt: Lay down a bunt.

A wonderful way to spend a Sunday.

Finger toward your nose, hand between Just the guys out at the local Walmart your legs: Take the stuffing their pockets next pitch.

I was always looking for something and backpacks with I was always lookloot from the sporting to do with my son, so the idea of ing for something to goods department. You getting together on a beautiful do with my son, so can teach your son the Sunday afternoon and attacking a the idea of getting value of being a smart coach is an activity that can make together on a beautiful consumer and show Sunday afternoon and the father-son bond even stronger. him how even a run-ofattacking a coach is an – DICK WOLFSIE the-mill shoplifter has activity that can make more take-home pay the father-son bond even stronger. than the manager at the local Walmart.

It’s tough to find cool things to do with FATHER AND SON PUBLIC INDECENCY kids nowadays and no dad wants to be What better way to bond with your son called a square, so we shouldn’t come down than being caught in a public area without too hard on this guy — although he had no your shirt and pants? A boy may forget problem coming down hard on the first the week his family took him to Disney base coach. but spending a night buck-naked in the Maybe this father had been unsuccessful slammer with your father is a memory that at getting his son to the ballet or symphonever fades. ny. The father’s suggestion to beat up a It is so important we give our kids the coach was a last-ditch effort to find some time they deserve. Fathers deserve time as activity the two could enjoy together. well. According to the judge, a dad like this Forget video games that instill violence is probably looking at three years. and anti-social behavior. Here are some suggestions:

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A no-cost mental health boost Commentary by Tina Rhoden-Lewellyn You turn on TV news each day and see the evidence of our nation’s declining mental health through stories PARENTING of school shootings, assaults and addiction.

While professional help is a must for those struggling, there is a free complement to therapy and medications — spending time outside. The outdoors and mental health have a very powerful connection — one we need to encourage our young people to explore.

There is a mental health crisis happening right now among all Americans, but especially teens, and it has continued to escalate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before 2020, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the United States had a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder.

In December 2021, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory that highlighted the mental health crisis in teens, as well as ways to address it. Because of the disruptions, losses and changes that came with the pandemic, young people’s health was negatively impacted. In 2020, 6,600 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 24 died by suicide. Because of this, the American Academy of Pediatrics has declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health.

Something must be done.

Research shows that the outdoors can significantly help when battling mental health challenges. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science found that participants who went

on a 90-minute walk through a natural environment reported lower levels of rumination and showed reduced neural activity in an area of the brain linked to risk for mental illness compared with those who walked through an urban environment. These results show that spending time outside is vital for everyone’s mental health.

Adults and adolescents in the United States spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors, and 82 percent of Americans live in cities and urban areas. Too much screen time, breathing in polluted air in big cities, not enough time outdoors and other factors can contribute to depression and anxiety.

There are nearly 300 studies that show a strong connection between exposure to green spaces and mental health benefits in children. Here are a few easy ways to incorporate nature into your everyday life: • Bring nature inside by setting plants around and allowing natural light to shine through the windows.

• Enjoy meals outside on the back patio or front porch.

• Grow flowers and vegetables in a garden or in pots.

• Head to a local park on weekends.

At Ben’s Ranch Foundation, we’re providing paid, part-time internships on farms, stables and ranches for teens with depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions in central Indiana.

Tina Rhoden-Lewellyn was recently named the first fulltime executive director for Ben’s Ranch Foundation. The Carmelbased nonprofit operates and supports programs to connect teens experiencing mental health challenges to the healing power of internships on farms, stables and equine therapy facilities. Find out more at bensranch.org.

DISPATCHES Bend, Breathe & Brew — Bend, Breathe & Brew, a free event featuring a yoga class and vendors, is set for July 23 at Midtown Plaza in Carmel. Vendors will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a yoga class set for 11 a.m. to noon. The event is a fundraiser for the National Eating Disorders Association. Register at mmperformancewellness.com.

Blood donors needed — Versiti Blood Center of Indiana has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations, as it has seen a drastic

drop in scheduled appointments. The blood center anticipates the available inventory of blood to be at less than a one-day supply within the coming days. Versiti strives for at least a three-day supply of blood, so it can be ready to serve all patients, even during unexpected events. Versiti is seeking donors for more than 2,500 open appointments available at community blood drives and donation centers throughout the state.

Donors can schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling 916-5150 or online at versiti.org/indiana.

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Function over fashion Commentary by Dr. Jeremy Ciano Who doesn’t love a great pair of sunglasses? With summer in full swing, everyone is champing at the bit VISION to get back outside and sport their stylin’ sunnies. But let’s set aside our fashion infatuation for a bit and discuss the medical and functional importance of sunglasses.

As most know, ultraviolet radiation can have a dramatic deleterious impact on human tissue. The eyes are prone to cataract formation with increased UV exposure.

Research is also showing that sustained UV damage is one of the leading causes of macular degeneration. We cannot stress enough the importance of high-quality UV-A and UV-B protection in your sunglasses.

Unfortunately, a lot of the lower-quality plastics don’t provide UV protection. This is actually a double whammy for trouble, because with darkened lenses our pupils get larger to let in more light. The problem is, we are now letting in more than twice as much harmful UV light than without any sunglasses at all! Think about that the next

time you are at the gas station considering your next fashion statement.

Polarization is key to visual clarity. Polarized lenses help to block glare and to crisp up our vision. Polarized lenses alone do not have UV protection. You need both in your sunglasses to ensure the most protection and best visual performance.

Another key element in choosing your perfect pair of sunnies is the curvature and your physical needs. Too much curve on your glasses or a single lens ‘shield’ will eliminate your ability to put your prescription into your new sunglasses.

There are also considerations that need to be made with respect to the size of the lenses as well as the holding mechanisms to ensure your glasses stay in place even during the most rigorous of activities.

Dr. Jeremy A. Ciano, an international lecturer and published author, is a Current Publishing columnist. For more information or to ask a question, he may be emailed at DrCiano@ Revolution-EYES.com.

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DISPATCHES Priority Physicians relocates — Priority Physicians, a concierge medical practice, opened its new and expanded office June 27 at 12174 N. Meridian St., Suite #300, in Carmel. The new office relocates the original location from Naab Road in Indianapolis, which is now permanently closed. Priority Physicians of Fishers remains open. Learn more at priorityphysicianspc.com.

CFO appointment – Carmel resident Jill Meschke has been named chief financial officer for the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center. She most recently was the CFO and interim CEO for North Central Health Care in Wausau, Wisc.

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500 Mile Challenge – Registration is open for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, an online fitness program that encourages participants to complete 500 miles of physical activity, the same mileage drivers complete during the Indianapolis 500. Participants also have the option to complete 250 miles of physical activity in the Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge. The challenges, which

benefit the 500 Festival, kicked off June 13 and runs through Oct. 31. Registration is $65 and includes a shirt, finisher medal, hat and more. Register for either challenge at IndyMini.com/500Miles.

New Franciscan CFO — Jay Brehm has been selected to serve as chief financial officer for Franciscan Health Central Indiana. In that role, he will oversee financial operations at Franciscan Health hospitals in Indianapolis, Mooresville and Carmel, Brehm along with other related facilities. Brehm succeeds Keith Lauter, who retired after serving in the role for nearly 10 years.

Hospice volunteers needed – Anew Hospice is seeking volunteers to spend time with hospice patients throughout the Indianapolis area. Volunteers visit hospice patients to provide companionship through music, reading, doing puzzles, life review or just being a hand to hold. To learn more, call 317-300-2292 or email ashtondriscoll@ anewhosp.com.

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ReadLS, launched lo“Many feel embarrassed, or even cally at Riley Hospital for Children, get teased, because they receive aims to build and strengthen the extra help with reading or because neural systems in the brain required they are known as the ‘poor reader’ for reading. when completing in-class read“The game-based format keeps aloud activities. This becomes very Donaldson the user engaged and motivated discouraging, and many kids give during the lessons. Because the entire proup. Teachers and parents eventually hit gram is completed on a computer, ReadLS a point where they feel like they’ve tried can be done with the comfort and privacy everything to help. ReadLS was made by of one’s own home,” said Laura Donaldson, dyslexics, for dyslexics and virtually anyone account executive with MEG & Associates, who struggles with reading.” a marketing company that has collaborated CanAdvance has professionals using with New York-based distributor CanAdReadLS in clinics in eight states. ReadLS first vance to launch the program in Central launched in central Indiana in December 2021.

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By Matthew Kent news@currentinfishers.com The president and CEO of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce has been named Indiana Chamber ExecRECOGNITION utive of the Year by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association.

Jack Russell, who was recognized during the ICEA’s annual conference in Elkhart last month, said he is honored to have received the award, which is the top honor for an individual chamber leader in Indiana.

Russell, 32, has accelerated through the ranks and has been a visible presence at different chamber organizations within Hamilton County. At the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Russell was the director of sales and marketing and, at age 25, was selected to lead the organization.

During his stint as the top leader at the Westfield chamber, he managed to double the overall membership to more than 400 members before joining OneZone as chief executive officer in 2018.

Russell served as OneZone’s interim president in 2020 during the pandemic for three months before being named president in June of that year. He said he and his staff navigated the pandemic by developing new ideas and initiatives to support local businesses.

“During that time, it was an opportunity for me and my team to look at, ‘What do we want to be and how do we adapt for businesses and really how do we stay relevant?’

And so we began to create a small business hub, we created a supplier diversity program and we really honed in on creating the first-ever within our organization women’s group,” he said.

The OneZone Chamber was also recognized by the ICEA with two Innovative Excellence awards for its work on the supplier diversity program and small business roundtables. It also placed in the top three in this year’s Chamber of the Year recognition at the conference.

Russell also remains committed to supporting the needs of businesses while developing new programs and initiatives, noting that the chamber has strong working relationships with the cities of Carmel and Fishers.

“We try to make sure we’re strong advocates for businesses and I think that goes

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Jack Russell, president/CEO of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce, displays his Indiana Chamber Executive of the Year award. (Photo courtesy of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce)

a long way for our businesses as well,” Russell said.

Other individuals have also noted Russell’s work in the chamber industry, in addition to his enthusiasm and ability to work with those around him.

“This award is a tribute to Jack’s passion for the community he serves and the profession that he loves,” said Shelli Williams, president of the ICEA. “Jack always shares so much energy and out-of-the-box thinking that he naturally draws his peers to lean toward him for professional advice.”

Steve Latour, CEO of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, nominated Russell for the award, describing him in a nomination letter as “a man with significant impact who leads with integrity, appropriately challenges the process, is a true collaborator and is results-focused.”

“I have seen Jack interact with colleagues, board members, citizens and elected leaders (to) engage in challenging conversations, coach, mentor and lead,” Latour said.

Russell is quick to note that he isn’t the only one playing a role in the chamber’s success and gives credit to his staff. Those individuals, he said, work tirelessly on programs and initiatives that the chamber has for its 1,300 members.

“Without my team, this whole organization wouldn’t be possible,” he said.

Russell said among the benefits of being a chamber member is the ability to connect with other businesses. Chamber events can range from 50 people up to 700, he said.

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BUSINESS LOCAL Centier Bank hire — Nick Jefferis has joined Centier Bank as a mortgage loan officer at 244 E. Carmel Dr. Jefferis joined Centier in June after working in various financial guidance roles in the banking industry. Jefferis is certified in IBA Consumer Lending and is a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor. He resides in Fishers with his wife, Amanda, and their daughters.

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bank, Bank of Kirksville, into United. Immediately following closing of this transaction, along with the pending transaction with Cowden Bancorp, Inc., Cowden, Ill., the combined entity will have approximately $4.6 billion in total assets and will serve its customers through 31 banking offices.

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Bank acquisition — Fidelity Federal Bancorp and subsidiary United Fidelity Bank have entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire all outstanding stock of Rockhold Bancorp and will merge its subsidiary

Real estate consultant joins Compass division – Carrie Holle, a real estate consultant focusing on luxury properties in Carmel, has been invited to join Compass Sports and Entertainment Division.

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Home sales strong in June — Carmel’s residential real estate market remained strong in June. According to F.C. Tucker Company, homes sold in as little as eight days. The average home sale prices for Carmel homes increased 20.6 percent to $635,831, and the average price per square foot also increased to $220, a 15.4 percent increase compared to June 2021.

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By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com Jenn Kampmeier-Aaron has long been an entrepreneur. At the age of 7, she had a gumball route. After ENTREPRENEUR two years, she sold it and put her earnings toward college. So, it’s no surprise she went on to found 12 more companies, including Vino Mobile Bar. “My parents are entrepreneurs,” the Carmel resident said. “So, working Kampmeier-Aaron until your fingers fall off is in the blood.”

But last fall, Kampmeier-Aaron made a life-changing decision to sell Vino Mobile Bar, which sells a variety of libations at events, to spend more time with her husband, Mitchell, and son, Zane.

“I have two years left with him, and then he is off to college. We are an active family — travel baseball and all the things that keep you busy. I wanted to lock down the time I had with him,” she said.

After the decision to sell was made, she sat down on her back porch and created a live video to announce it.

“I poured my heart into it. I said here is why I am selling it — nothing negative, it’s an amazing business,” Kampmeier-Aaron said. “It would take a special person to come in and run it. I just put it out there.”

Melissa Neidlinger saw the video.

“I loved hearing Jenn’s story of her journey and how she wanted to sell Vino, because I was on my own journey,” Neidlinger said. “I had just moved back to Indiana. I grew up in southern Indiana and had been gone for 25ish years. My more recent adventure was living in the Caribbean for 12 of those years.”

The Carmel resident was looking for her next adventure.

“It really was kismet. I was reevaluating my current situation and I saw she was going to go live and wondered if she was going to put Vino on the market, and sure enough she was,” Neidlinger said. “I sat on it a few days, so then I thought I would dip my toe in the water and see how it feels, and the rest is history.”

The two women had met previously.

“I had come back to Indiana and was at this luncheon and I was in awe of this mobile wine bar and she was in awe of my life in the islands. And we talked and got to know each other and served wine at a few

Melissa Neidlinger is the new owner of Vino Mobile Bar. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Neidlinger)

events (together),” Neidlinger said. “It’s not enough for me to sit at a desk all day, I have to do something unique, so when this came up I was in a place where I was looking for the next opportunity.”

Kampmeier-Aaron said Neidlinger is the perfect person to take over Vino and its two mobile wine trucks — Vinny and Vito.

“I had some really interesting inquiries, but ultimately I needed someone in the customer service business who knew how to work hard. While it’s glamorous to drive a wine truck, there is also the back end.

Driving it, prepping it, there is no AC,” she said. “(Neidlinger) came on and worked some of the hottest days. The one thing I appreciated about Mel is she asked hard questions. She got right in and dove deep into my brain, so right from the start I knew her mind was already thinking how this is going to work.”

While the sale actually occurred last fall, Kampmeier-Aaron remained with the business until the spring, guiding Neidlinger and helping her run Vino.

“I still had events booked, and it did not feel right to say, ‘Oh, hey, the business is sold,’” Kampmeier-Aaron said.

“I am grateful for that. I have big shoes to fill. (Kampmeier-Aaron) created this out of nothing, literally. She found a bus, gutted it and created this and learned it all as she went along,” Neidlinger said. “This has been a way she has been able to bring me into it without a lot of stumbling along the way, because she created a system that makes it a lot more smooth. It’s been invaluable.”

As for Kampmeier-Aaron, her next step is to go into “chill mode.”

“I don’t have my next business in mind, and I am OK with that,” she said. “I am just going to take time out and breathe for a minute.”

For more about Vino Mobile Bar, visit vinomobilebar.com.

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Teen embraces dream role in ‘42nd Street’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mary Kate Tanselle gets to leave Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program on an absolute high.

THEATER “This is a huge dream role for me, so I’m so excited,” said Tanselle, who is headed to Northwestern University to major in pre-med and minor in musical theater and dance.

Tanselle, a 2022 Park Tanselle Tudor School graduate from Carmel, plays Peggy Sawyer in Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program’s production of “42nd Street” July 28-31 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Sawyer has to fill in for the leading performer, who breaks her ankle.

“Her dream is to be in the chorus,” Tanselle said. “She never expects what happens in the show to happen to her.

She is pretty easy for me to relate to. She taps a lot, which is my favorite kind of dance in music theater. She is bright-eyed.

She has a lot she wants to accomplish, so I relate to her optimism and her dreams and aspirations.’’

Tanselle said is she is so passionate about the musical and her character that she tends to want to overdo it sometimes.

Her biggest challenge is finding the right balance.

“Our director, Emily Tzucker, has been working with me finding the authenticity in the character,” Tanselle said. “I’m trying to play what I think she is supposed to be.”

Tanselle has been performing in Civic Theatre productions for 10 years.

“It’s really bittersweet,” she said of her final role for now. “But I love this show.

I’ve been tapping for 13 or 14 years. As a tapper growing up, this is a show I was very much familiar with. It’s the role I’ve always wanted to play.”

One new aspect for Tanselle is the dancers have to tap in heels rather than their usual flat shoes.

‘HONKY TONK ANGELS’ “Honky Tonk Angels” runs through Aug. 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘WALKIN‘ AFTER MIDNIGHT’ Actors Theatre of Indiana Live presents ATI co-founder Judy Fitzgerald’s “Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline” at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at Feinstein’s Cabaret at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

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Anjali Gupta, left, and Mary Kate Tanselle rehearse a scene for “42nd Street.” (Photo courtesy of Anne Beck)

“It’s more a joy than a challenge because I’m having so much fun,” she said.

“Yes, the steps are hard and really fast, but it’s so much fun you forget the stress of it.”

Jilayne Kistner, who will be a junior at Zionsville Community High School in August, plays Dorothy Brock.

“I really like how she truly is the diva of the Kistner show,” Kistner said.

“She is the embodiment of a ‘girl boss’ in today’s words. I’ve never gotten to play a role like her, so I think it’s a cool opportunity to have a lot of fun developing my character.”

Kistner said she doesn’t see a lot of herself in the character.

“I’m a strong and independent person and she does give a lot of that (vibe),” Kistner said. “She is not the nicest character in the world.”

Kistner said her character doesn’t tap but she is given the opportunity to tap in the opening and finale of the show.

With her mother, Jennie Kistner, being a vocal teacher, Kistner has been singing since she was very young.

“Anytime I’m in a show, I’m the happiest I can ever be,” Kistner said. “It brings me so much joy to sing and dance and do

what I love. I saw ‘42nd Street’ when Beef & Boards did it a couple of years ago, but I wasn’t super familar with the music. I love a good golden age musical.”

This is Kistner’s first YAP show, but she performed with Jr. Civic for two years.

“It’s been fun to reunite from Jr. Civic, and I know a lot of people from Zionsville from the show choir or the school musical,” she said.

Anjali Gupta, who will be a ZCHS senior, plays Phyllis Dale.

“I think a hard part is her character is trying to stay upbeat and happy all the time,” Gupta said. “But (she’s) also being sassy at the same time because you don’t want to come off as rude. So, I’m trying to balance those two sides of her character.”

Gupta said she is getting used to the fast tapping.

“I’ve done tap for several years. It’s my favorite type of dance,” said Gupta, who has been performing in musicals since elementary school.

Tzucker, a Carmel resident and Ball State University professor in the theater and dance department, said the cast has rehearsed for several weeks.

“In five weeks, we’re pulling together what is considered one of the most enormous and beautiful big tap musicals ever made,” Tzucker said. “The show has a lot of leads and a big ensemble.”

Songbook Academy’s concert is set for 7 p.m. July 23 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

LIVE AT THE CENTER The Live at the Center series featuring Keller & Cole is set for 7:30 p.m. July 27 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. To buy in-person tickets or register for a free livestream, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Sun King gets top honor editorial@youarecurrent.com U.S. Open Beer Competition President Dow Scoggins announced July 11 that Sun King Brewery of Indianapolis took home the top honor as Grand National Champion, which goes to the brewery earning the most winning entries.

Sun King earned four gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio. Sun King has brewpubs in Carmel and Fishers. Noblesville’s Primeval Brewing was selected 10th in the top 10 Breweries categories.

Sun King also earned Grand National Champion status in 2019. The U.S. Open is a blind competition where judges only know the categories being judged, not the beers or their breweries. Sun King’s gold medal winners were Sunlight Cream Ale, Cherry Busey Belgian Fruit Beer, Barrel Aged Churrolicious and Golden Girls Barrel-Aged Sour.

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Band to perform at Feinstein’s

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jeremiah Cosner is eager to introduce his music to a new audience in a cabaret setting.

CONCERT His band will perform a two-hour set from 6 to 8 p.m.

July 20 at Feinstein’s cabaret at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

“We will be performing all original songs and plan on surprising Feinstein’s with a few familiar covers they can sing along with,” Cosner said. “This is a great venue, and the first time we played here (June 15) we drew in a collective audience. The hotel offers live music several nights a week, and we are being featured for their Live Local Music nights this summer. (It’s a) great way for Carmel residents to see a new, unique music venue and check out a local original band. The venue reminds me of an upscale New York cabaret.”

Cosner said the music is Americana, influenced by the blues and roots rock ‘n’ roll “It’s a great way to experience the venue and the tickets are $12,” he said. “Hotel guests’ tickets are complementary.”

From left, James Ledesma, Jeremiah Cosner and Craig Wiley perform June 15 at Feinstein’s. (Photo provided by Jeremiah Cosner)

The band consists of three members, Cosner (vocals, guitar, harmonica), James Ledesma (bass, vocals) and Craig Wiley (drums). The band recorded an album last winter at the Round Table Recording Studio in Broad Ripple. The first single, “Home,” was released in March. “Home” is available on digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple and Amazon. Other track titles from the upcoming album include “American Made,” “Fly Fishing” and “All Night.”

The band members are Carmel residents.

“We are looking forward to playing many of the upcoming Carmel events including PorchFest (Sept. 18),” Cosner said.

Indy Shorts feature 2 area films

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The idea for “Toboggan ‘Bout Town” started with a text of a movie idea that Rocky Walls received.

DOCUMENTARY “My friend Geoff Davis, who I know from working together on various projects in our beloved community of Noblesville, told me the following story and invited us to join them for the ride,” said Walls, a Fishers resident who is the director of Noblesville-based 12 Stars Media. “Three years ago, Davis organized a community toboggan build at the Hamilton East Public Library, where he was artist-in-residence. A hundred people joined in, assisting six craftspeople, to create two traditional American toboggans.

“That day a dream was born — to design and build a toboggan and then represent his Indiana community, Noblesville, at the U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine.”

Walls said several community partners, including his team at 12 Stars Media, lent a hand to literally build the toboggan and

send the team to the championship. Walls said they documented the whole process, even the team going down the hill in Camden.

The short film will be featured as part of the Indiana Spotlight I category in the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, which runs July 19-24. “Toboggan ‘Bout Town” will be shown at 2 p.m. July 23 at the Toby Theater Newfields in Indianapolis.

“Other than the fact that the whole process was a blast, why did we do it? To inspire others to have big, crazy ideas and to be willing to chase them down,” Walls said.

“With all our work, we want viewers to walk away feeling inspired. With ‘Toboggan ‘Bout Town.’ if even one person says, ‘I’m going to go on that camping trip I’ve been talking about for years,’ or, ‘I’m signing up for that class,’ or, ‘We’re going to do that DIY project we’ve been putting off,’ it’ll be worth it.”

Fishers-based Tilt23 Studios documentary, “The Supper Club,” is part of Indiana Spotlight 2 and will be shown at 3 p.m.

July 24. It centers on Noblesville restaurant 9th Street Bistro’s adjustment when the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.

For more, visit indyshorts.org.

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Academy changes concert format

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

educational goals without the competitive model.

“As we return in-person we are excited Attendees at the Songbook Academy’s for these instrumental changes that will final concert July 23 will notice one signifonly deepen the impact we have on our icant change for students,” she said. “This format SONGBOOK the final perforchange allows the organization to mance: There is no invest in all of our ambassadors, longer a top 10 or Songbook Youth create further performance and Ambassador selected from the 40 educational opportunities for stufinalists. The concert is set for 7 dents that will inspire them beyond p.m. at the Palladium at the Center Academy week, create a bigger and for the Performing Arts in Carmel. better celebration of the Songbook La Schiazza “This is a change that the orfor our local audiences and fulfill ganization has been moving towards for what aspiring young singers and their fammany years, as the mission of the Songbook ilies are looking for when they join us in Academy is to foster the next generation of Carmel each summer.” songwriters,” said Renée La Schiazza, Great With the elimination of the competitive American Songbook Foundation’s director of model, La Schiazza said students can reapprograms. “Regardless of a Songbook Youth ply to return to the program as long as they Ambassador title or achievement award, all are still in high school.

40 students who participate in the program The public masterclass is set for 2 p.m. annually act as representatives and ‘ambas- July 20, and the showcase is at 2 p.m. July sadors’ for this program across the country 21. Both events are free and have a livesyear-round,” tream option. The concert is set for 7 p.m.

La Schiazza said having a virtual format July 23. Tickets start at $25 with a livesthe past two years allowed officials time to tream option of $10. reimagine the program and refocus on the For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Carmel youngsters excel in piano

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Sophia Liu, just playing in the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition was special.

MUSIC “I liked (playing) the piano on the big stage to the audience,” the Carmel youth said of performing at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Liu, 8, placed first in three categories: solo, contemporary composers and concerto during the June 22-26 competition.

“I am very happy that I won the first places in the categories that I have participated,” Liu said.

The competition featured 190 contestants from around the world. The contestants, ages 5 to 18, and teachers and international jurors represented 14 U.S. states as well as delegations from Colombia, Spain, Costa Rica, Georgia and Canada.

Jerry Zhang, now 6 years old, was 5 during the 8th annual competition. The Carmel youngster finished first in contemporary composers and second in solo and concerto.

Sophia Liu won three categories at Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Liu)

“It was an unbelievably wonderful experience for Jerry to be part of the Carmel Klavier competition, which was full of fun, adventure and excitement,” said his mother, Qi Wang.

Angela Xiao, 9, played on the Palladium stage for the first time. The Carmel resident finished first in the contemporary composers category.

“I am proud of myself to play on the spectacular and gorgeous stage and play at the ceremony concert,” Xiao said. “I enjoyed hearing other contestants’ beautiful play, too. I think that Carmel Klavier is the best piano competition.

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A visit to Bill Monroe’s park Commentary by Don Knebel For this, my 500th column, we leave behind the treasures of Italy and find treasures less than 2 miles from TRAVEL my cabin in Brown County.

William Smith (“Bill”) Monroe was born near Rosine, Ky., in 1911, the youngest of eight children. Because his older brothers played the guitar and fiddle, 9-year-old Bill took up the mandolin. Playing first with his brothers and then with others, he eventually formed the Blue Grass NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION from the GENERAL FUND (#101) Ordinance D-2630-22 Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 1st day of August, 2022, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2022: $6,051.00 from the GENERAL FUND OPERATING Balances To Department of Community Services (#1192): Line item 4340600 – Recording Fees $310.75 Department of Community Services (#1192) Line item 4350900 – Other Cont. Services $5,740.25 The source of revenue for the above is the General Fund (#101).

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.

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Boys, a band named for his native state. In the 1940s, Monroe pioneered the use of a mandolin as a lead instrument and, along with Earl Scruggs on banjo and Lester Flatt on guitar, developed a musical style called “bluegrass.” In 1951, Monroe, who worked in Indiana as a young man, purchased a park in Bean Blossom, 5 miles north of Nashville along Ind. 135. In 1967, he started the world-famous bluegrass festival in his park.

When Monroe died in 1984, his obituaries called him the “father of bluegrass.”

Today, Monroe’s locally owned 55-acre park includes a covered outdoor stage, where nationally known musical groups play throughout the summer to music lovers on lawn chairs. The backstage area (accessible with permission) includes black and brown boards where performers have signed their names (Merle Haggard, among others, decided to sign his name above the brown board). The site contains 14 cabins for rent and sites for RV’s and campers.

The Bill Monroe Museum and Hall of Fame includes items related to the history of Bill Monroe, bluegrass and country music and the park, including costumes worn by famous performers. A collection of stars outside the entrance recognizes members of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, including Elvis Presley. If you enjoy music, even if not bluegrass, a trip to Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground can be a real treat a lot closer than Rome.

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

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What’s this mumbo-jumbo?

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I promise I’m not trying to get this song stuck in your head, but its lyrics illustrate the language term I want to discuss. And I promise I wouldn’t GRAMMAR GUY bring it up if this 1960 hit pop song’s b-side didn’t also illustrate the point. However, it’s impossible not to get this earworm stuck in your head if I just write, “It was an itsy-bitsy teenie-weenie yellow polka dot bikini.”

Sorry.

What is it about “itsy-bitsy” and “teenie-weenie”? Not only that, but what was it about singer Brian Hyland’s b-side of the single entitled “Don’t Dilly Dally, Sally”? In the case of the b-side track, “dilly dally” is yet another “reduplicative,” or “ricochet word.”

A reduplicative word is composed of two similar or identical parts. Sometimes the words rhyme, as in “razzle-dazzle,” but that isn’t a requirement. And, no, not all reduplicative words are hyphenated. I think reduplicative words are fun, so let’s learn some more — I promise it won’t be a bunch of flim-flam or mumbo-jumbo.

Many reduplicative words have to do with a state of chaos, their repetitive nature intensifying a sense of insanity in your ears. If you do things all “higgledy-piggledy” or “willy-nilly,” that means you approach daily tasks in a disorderly manner. Some

might even say you’re all “helter-skelter.” A disorganized, irresponsible person might be called “harum-scarum.” If you hear a wild commotion outside, you might either say, “What’s all that hubbub?” or “What’s the hullaballoo?” Either way, you’d be describing a noisy disturbance.

Other reduplicative words fall into a broad category of personal slights — the kind of words you’d hear second-graders calling each other at recess. I’ve been called “artsy-fartsy” more times than I can count, but I’m not “fancy-schmancy,” nor am I “hoity-toity.” A person who is considered too old-fashioned might be called a “fuddy-duddy” or a “goody-goody.”

When it comes to reduplicative words with identically duplicated stems, I mostly think of “baby’s first words”: mama, dada, night night, boo-boo, go bye-bye, that’s a no-no, etc. However, others aren’t just for babies. For instance, I like my clothes to look coordinated, but I don’t want to be all matchy-matchy.

I promise I’m not wishy-washy, but I only have so many words to describe this hodgepodge mishmash of the English language.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. PZ-2022-00119 DP/ADLS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Plan Commission will conduct a meeting on the 16th day of August, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, One Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Number PZ-2022-00119 DP/ADLS (the “Request”). The subject real estate consists of approximately 18 acres, is located north of and adjacent to I-465 North and west of and adjacent to Spring Mill Road and is commonly known as 9950 Spring Mill Road, Carmel, 46290 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).

The Real Estate is zoned Flora on Spring Mill PUD, Ordinance No. Z-676-22 and the Request filed

by Pittman Partners, Inc. and Onyx and East, LLC seeks development plan and architectural design, landscaping, lighting and signage approval (“DP/ADLS”) for a residential neighborhood consisting of 12 brownstones, 12 two-family homes, 10 single-family homes and 86 townhomes.

The Request and the associated DP/ADLS plans may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.

This Plan Commission can be viewed online via the City’s website or on Carmel TV. Further, all interested persons desiring to present their views on the above Request are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 4:00 p.m., the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov and/or present their comments in-person by attending at this Plan Commission meeting. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

City of Carmel, Indiana: Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Plan Commission Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 571-2417 Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov Attorney for Applicants Pittman Partners, Inc. and Onyx and East, LLC: Jim Shinaver, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Ordinance No. PZ-2022-00118 DP/ADLS: THE GOAT Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. will hold a Public Hearing at Carmel City Hall (2 nd floor Council Chambers) upon Docket No. PZ-2022-00118 DP/ADLS: THE GOAT. For property being known as: 220 2nd Street SW, Carmel, IN 46032.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-09-25-16-06-007.000.

The proposal details are on file at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2417, under Docket No. PZ-2022-00118 DP/ADLS and may be viewed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Copies of the proposed request are also on file for examination at the Office of the City Clerk, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2440.

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

(Petitioner Name(s)) Tomahawk Holdings, LLC By: E. Davis Coots, attorney for Petitioner Coots, Henke & Wheeler, P.C. 255 E. Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46032 NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department: Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project : Clay Township Center Addition 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 of the City, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Board of Public Works and Safety in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications. The bids must be sealed and be clearly marked with the words “BID ENCLOSED – Clay Township Center – <<bid package>>” on the outside of the envelope. The name of the specific bid package MUST be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. If you are bidding on multiple packages, a separate sealed envelope must be provided for each bid package.

A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. 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 bid packages: 1. Work to begin before September 2, 2022 and be completed by April 14, 2023 a. Concrete b. Masonry c. Rough Carpentry d. Finish Carpentry e. Drywall & Painting f. HVAC g. Electrical h. Technology i. Site Work 2. These Bid Packages are set up for Subcontract bids only. It should be noted that each subcontractor will be responsible for their own trash removal from the site.

All questions regarding the bidding should be directed to the Construction Manager: RJ Beckerich Dillon Construction Group 317-696-7564 rbeckerich@dilloncg.com Bid Documents must be obtained from Eastern Engineering (www.easternengineering.com). Payments and costs of Bid Documents are non-refundable.

Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Bid Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Bid 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 Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Caucus Room at Carmel City Hall. All prospective bidders are invited to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. The Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory.

Any bid or proposal may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids, but no bidder shall 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 proposals 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 solicitation when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-182.

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