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Parents on a mission after son’s shocking suicide

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Evan Hansen will always be fondly remembered as the consummate teammate and friend.

“Evan was always IN MEMORIAM helping somebody up,” said Dino Merlina, who coached Hansen on Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Guerin Catholic High School football teams. “If somebody got hit or knocked down, he was there to pick him up. That’s the true epitome of Evan.”

Inexplicably for his countless teammates, friends and family members, Hansen, 21, didn’t show any signs of being suicidal before taking his own life Sept. 10. Hansen, a Carmel resident in his fourth year starting at linebacker for Wabash College, committed suicide two days after playing the second game of the season on Senior Day. His father, Chuck Hansen, said he and his wife, Mary, knew their son was seeking professional help for depression but there was no indication he was suicidal.

“It just seemed so out of the blue for everyone,” Chuck said.

Chuck said there were many people he could have turned to for help since he was captain of the Wabash team, a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, had numerous friends and two brothers, Carl and Jack.

Following his death, Boston University requested, and the Hansens agreed, to allow doctors to test his brain for chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE, a neurodegenerative disease found in people with head injuries. It might be months before results are known.

“He had one bad concussion in high school, but this was his 14th year of playing football,” Chuck said. “He played varsity as a high school freshman and played both ways (linebacker-running back). He’s been in the middle of everything, but we don’t know and we don’t want to scare people about CTE.” Chuck said what is important is that young people shouldn’t listen to the bad thoughts in their heads.

“There are people that want to help you,” Chuck said.

There were hundreds in his son’s case. At the Sept. 14 funeral, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church’s 1,300 seats were full and

Evan Hansen, center, pauses with his mother, Mary, and father, Chuck, Sept. 8 at Wabash College’s senior day, two days before he took his life.

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the lobby filled with extra seats.

During his funeral sermon, Rev. Richard Doerr said the tremendous outpouring of support was fueled by the love so many had for Hansen and his family.

“In my 25 years of priesthood, I have experienced nothing like it,” he said.

Doerr knew Hansen not only from church but from his work this past summer as a Spanish translator at the church’s Merciful H.E.L.P. Center, serving the underprivileged of Hamilton County. Hansen, a Spanish major, wanted to become a nurse working in an underprivileged area, his father said.

“The problem with young adults is they don’t know their whole life is ahead of them,” said Chuck, who, along with his wife, wants to make it their mission to help prevent this from happening to other families. “It helps with our personal loss that maybe there are families in the future that don’t have to go through this.”

The Hansens created an online tribute page at facebook.com/evanhansentribute, which is serving as a forum to encourage others to seek help.

“People need to talk about (suicide) in the open,” Chuck said.

Since he was always helping others, Chuck said it might have been tough for his son to reach out.

“One of the best things football players are good at is covering up or playing through pain,” Chuck said. “I think that is what he was doing. He was able to put a mask on everything he was feeling.”

For those who Hansen touched, there is no hiding the pain and sorrow. The Wabash defense started the game Sept. 15 at Kenyon College with 10 players on the field to signify the unit’s lost leader. At Guerin, players honored Hansen by standing at the 32-yard-line, Hansen’s number, during the national anthem to honor him the day of the funeral. Guerin players will wear an EH sticker for the rest of the season.

“Evan was a gentle soul and a servant leader that put others before himself,” Guerin athletic director Matt Lane said. “He was intelligent and quick-witted. He and I would go back and forth with one-liners to crack a smile. Evan had a contagious smile and joy about him. That is one reason we are still all so shocked and heartbroken.”

Lane was Hansen’s linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.

“Even when things went wrong, he would say ‘Coach, we got this,’ and of course we all believed him,” Lane said. “He was fast, strong and smart, but more than anything he was easy to love.”

Merlina, who also served as Hansen’s Catholic confirmation sponsor parent, said most thought Hansen was shy.

“But Evan was in his element around kids,” Merlina said. “The way he was with kids was amazing and the way he respected parents and adults was amazing. The way he helped others, he already was an angel on earth. God took him because he needed to do the exact same thing but five-fold in heaven.”

Joe Lazzara’s son, Max, was one of Hansen’s closest friends. Hansen worked at Lazzara’s Joe’s Butcher’s Shop in Carmel on and off for five years.

“He was always there for our family and for our Joe’s Butcher Shop family,” Lazzara said.

“What an outstanding, loving, caring human being he was. Just that Evan smile would brighten your entire day.”

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Council shortens hours for mowing

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DISPATCHES Brickyard experience — Adrian Jarding, a Ball State senior telecommunications digital sports production major from Carmel, recently collaborated with NASCAR Digital Media to provide content about the recent Brickyard 400 on NASCAR’s social media accounts.

Jarding served as the executive producer of the Ball State Sports Link crew, an organization that provides opportunities for digital sports production students to apply their multimedia skills to national sporting events.

Carmel residents will soon have one less hour in the day to mow their lawns without breaking city code.

The city council unanimously apAdrian Jarding, left, CITY NEWS proved several amendments to the pauses on the Indianaponoise ordinance Sept. 17, including lis Motor Speedway track changing the approved hours for lawn mowing or other with Sports Link Alumloud yard maintenance to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Previously, it nus and NASCAR Digital was allowed to start an hour earlier.

Media employee Torey The council first discussed the issue in August after Fox. (Submitted photo) council member Laura Campbell said she’d received sevLearn about various faiths — Carmel Interfaith Alliance and eral complaints from residents about commercial lawn the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations will services working in neighborhoods at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Unco-sponsor Meet Your Neighbor, a free forum to discuss der the amended ordinance, they’ll still be able to do so. faith traditions. The series will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Sounds exempted from the noise ordinance include Thursday evenings beginning Oct. 4. Meeting topics are: Oct those from church bell towers and mosque minarets, 4 – The Jewish Faith; Oct. 11 – The Sikh Faith; Oct. 18 – The lawful assemblies on public space between 9 a.m. and 5 Hindu Faith; Oct. 25 – The Christian Faith; Nov. 1 – The Muslim p.m. and construction noise — not including music — beFaith. Meetings will be held at Carmel City Hall. tween 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

An ordinance violation carries a fine of up to $250 on Carmel tops ranking — The City of Carmel received two a first offense, $1,000 on a second offense and $2,500 national mentions last week as one of the best places to on third and subsequent offenses. The law will go into live in America. Niche.com named Carmel the No. 1 “Best effect after sufficient public notice and receiving the h_day_current_1_FINAL_2.qxp_Layout 1 9/19/18 9:34 AM Page 1 Suburb to Live in America,” basing the honor on a variety mayor’s signature.

of statistics including crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities. Money Magazine, in partnership with realtor.com released its list of the “Best Places to Live in America,” and named Carmel No. 3 on the list of its top places to live. This is the same magazine survey that named Carmel the No. 1 Place to Live in 2012 and No. 3 in 2014.

Toastmasters open house — Toastmasters International local club 9666 will host an open house at 11:50 a.m. Sept.

26 at Delta Faucet’s headquarters, 55 E. 111th St. During the meeting guests will hear from some of the club’s members about why they joined and how it has helped, learn about Toastmasters International, and have the opportunity to ask questions. In addition, lunch will be provided to all guests. To RSVP for the open house, send an email to vpm9666@toastmastersclubs.org.

Credit card fraud — On July 21, the suspect pictured purchased merchandise from the Market District store, 11505 N. Illinois St., using a fraudulent credit card. The suspect is a black male with short black hair, eyeglasses, and a beard, wearing a green short-sleeve polo shirt and blue jeans. If anyone has information on the suspect, call the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-5712500 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.

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During the Sept. 12 OneZone Chamber State of the Schools luncheon, guests heard from Hamilton SoutheastEDUCATION ern Schools Supt. Allen Bourff and Carmel Clay Schools Supt. Michael Beresford. The luncheon’s theme was “What’s New at School.”

Topics included economic impact, school safety and more.

Regarding school safety, Beresford said he would like to have the resources to place a school resource officer in every school building. He said parents feel similarly but for different reasons.

“A lot of times we will have parents who want a school resource officer in every school in their district, and I agree with that. I would love to have a school resource officer in every school,” he said. “But a lot of times, that emphasis is because they want an armed person in the building to protect Hamilton Southeastern Schools Supt. Allen their kids, and I will say you are very shortBourff, left, and Carmel Clay Schools Supt. sighted if you think that’s the only reason Michael Beresford give the annual State of the we need a school resource officer in the Schools presentation during the Sept. 12 Onebuilding.”

Zone Chamber luncheon. (Photo by Anna Skinner) For the economic impact portion of the I’m willing to come into your classroom and presentation, Bourff introduced a new share that with you.’” implementation at HSE called CurioCity. The The CurioCity digital portal is under condigital portal is a collaboration with the City of Fishers. It helps connect local businesses struction and staff is being trained on it this fall. and organizations with students who have Attendees also heard from HSE and CCS shown an interest in a particular field and teachers of the year: Carmel High School art may be searching for an internship. It also teacher Sarah Wolff and Sand Creek Interconnects business leaders with teachers mediate Media Specialist John Hochstetler. to help establish new field-study programs, Wolff spoke on how she such as giving first-graders an opportunity and other CCS instructors to preserve Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. teach more than classroom Other field-study programs include almaterial to students. lowing fourth-grade students to explore “What I teach is not just Indiana history from a STEM perspective at Conner Prairie. A similar experience with the art,” Wolff said. “I, along with my colleagues, teach YMCA, which teaches wellness to sixth- and teamwork and perseverseventh-graders, is being planned.

Wolff ance and self-esteem. We “(Fishers Mayor) Scott Fadness has been teach service and giving and selflessness very ambitious about working with our and mostly about humbling yourself in purcommunity to become involved in promotsuit of a larger goal.” ing a city-wide campus for learning. We Hochstetler spoke on how media centers not only have these field studies, we are have changed and how traditional librarnow looking to promote internships, and ies aren’t utilized in HSE schools anymore. we have something called CurioCity,” Bourff said. “It will exist for businesses throughout Makerspaces encouraging innovation and STEM learning are utilized throughout media the community to become involved in atcenters as well as unique, flexible seating taining or accessing students who have the options. interest in being interns in their area.

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CONSTRUCTION CARMEL The intersection of Main Street and Gray Road will be closed until Sept. 27 as construction crews put finishing touches on a new roundabout. The project has been delayed because of utility relocation issues and is expected to be complete by the end of the month.

Lane restrictions are under way near Keystone Parkway and 96th Street, where a new roundabout interchange will be built. Construction is expected to last through 2019.

Construction on a new access ramp from Lowes Way to Keystone Parkway is under way. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be complete in October 2019.

West 96th Street is closed west of Ditch Road for a stormwater culvert project. The road is expected to reopen by Oct. 1.

Range Line Road is closed to northbound traffic between 8th Street to just south of Clay Terrace for installation of a stormwater collection system and pedestrian connectivity. The project is expected to last until November.

FISHERS Florida Road is closed between Luxhaven Road and Martha Street to allow for the rehabilitation of Bridge 192. The Hamilton County Highway Dept. is working on the project. The road is closed to all thru traffic and is tentatively scheduled to reopen before Nov. 3.

106th Street is closed to through traffic from Eller Road to Allisonville Road and from Allisonville Road to Hague Road for the 106th Street Infrastructure Project. Closures also will take place from Hague Road to the Crosspoint Boulevard/Lantern Road roundabout. The project is expected to be complete this fall. Eller Road is closed to through traffic south of White Horse Lane for concrete work associated with the 106th Street Infrastructure Project and should reopen this fall.

Traffic has been shifted to the east to allow for widening on the west side along Allisonville Road from 126th Street to 131st Street. Restrictions will be in place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and flaggers will be on site directing traffic, as necessary. All southbound left turns from onto 126th Street from Allisonville are prohibited through September. The roadway expansion project is expected to be complete by winter.

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CRC OKs upgrades, scale model Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Redevelopment Commission met Sept. 19 to increase a contract for design at Monon and Main, approve a contract for a scale model of Carmel’s central core and more.

What happened: The CRC amended a contract with David Rausch Studio for design of the south façade of the Monon and Main project.

What it means: The scope of the project has increased since the original contract was approved to include expanded site work, landscape design and additional schematic design. The amendment increased the contract from $30,000 to $45,000.

What’s next: The CRC tabled awarding a bid to construct the façade project as all bids came in high.

What happened: The commission approved a contract with Kittworks to construct a scale model of Carmel’s central core to be displayed at the CRC’s office.

What it means: The three display tables will cost $3,600 with individual magnetic 3-D model buildings ranging in price from $300 to $850 each. It will be used as an economic development tool.

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What’s next: The project is still in the early planning stages.

What happened: The CRC approved a resolution outlining the structure of the Hotel Carmichael public-private partnership and the role of the CRC in the project and authorized the CRC president and executive director to execute documents.

What it means: With the 122-room, $41 million project going out to bid, numerous contracts related to the hotel are near but not yet in their final state. While all CRC contracts are shared with the public when executed, the resolution streamlines the approval process by allowing the CRC president and executive director, with input from the CRC finance committee, to finalize and execute the contracts as long as they are in line with the resolution instead of requiring the CRC to formally meet to authorize each one.

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$100m proposed county budget adds 20 jobs, gives raises news@currentincarmel.com

Hamilton County Councilors recently wrapped up two days of budget hearings at the Hamilton County GovernFINANCE ment and Judicial Center in Noblesville, finalizing a budget of nearly $100 million.

“I’d like to commend our council for doing a great job,” Hamilton County Council President Steve Schwartz stated.

“There are seven different viewpoints on this council and a lot of passion in the decision-making process, but overall, I’m happy with Schwartz the outcome. We spend very wisely.”

The proposed budget includes 20 new, full-time positions, one each in the coroner’s office and parks and recreation department, two in the prosecuting attorney’s office and 16 new sheriff’s deputies to staff the Hamilton County Jail expansion, which

is ongoing. A new part-time employee also has been added to help with veteran services.

The proposed budget also includes raises for county employees as well as $1.3 million to support 11 nonprofits in the county.

“Our expenditures will meet our revenues in the coming year,” stated Brad Beaver, Hamilton County Council vice president, who will become council president in January 2019. “We were presented with budget requests from every department in the county.

This is the best budget we could afford without going in the red.”

Beaver The council is scheduled to formally adopt the budget at a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 15. in Conference Room 1A at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Sq., Noblesville. When approved, it will be sent to the state of Indiana for approval before going into effect Jan. 1, 2019.

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School board holds steady as city council expands

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

opinion we haven’t seen that many changes in total number of school board members solely based on population.”

In Carmel, two school board members Since becoming a second-class city, a desare elected at-large from anywhere in the ignation available to municipalities with at district while the other three must each least 35,000 residents, reside in separate districts. Voters, GOVERNMENT in 2016, the City however, cast ballots for all five of Carmel has candidates. This is different from been preparing to add the required city council elections, where voters two additional seats to its city counonly vote for at-large members and cil through the 2019 elections. one member representing their speThe council has consisted of sevcific district. en members since forming in 1976 in CCS school board President Layla the midst of a decade that saw CarSpanenberg Spanenberg said changing the nummel’s population jump from nearly ber of school board members is not an is7,000 in 1970 to more than 18,000 in 1980. sue that’s been considered by the board, at Since then, Carmel’s growth has swelled least not in recent history. to more than 92,000 residents, more than 120 “While adding additional school board roundabouts have been installed and undevelseats has not come up in discussion, the oped land has become scarce. But one thing hasn’t changed: the Carmel Clay Schools board school board has shifted the residential district lines to equalize population growth,” of trustees still has only five members. she said. “The board most recently shifted The school board predates the city counresidential district boundaries in October cil by approximately 20 years and has never 2017 in a plan approved by the Indiana State grown in size, even as the district’s populaBoard of Education.” tion multiplied exponentially. In the board’s The redistricting process ensures that early days each member represented a few hundred people; today they represent closer not all of the school board members live in the same part of town. to 18,000 residents.

A school board expansion can be initiated And that’s not unusual, according to Lisa by an existing school board or through a Tanselle, general counsel for the Indiana public proposal that receives support from School Boards Association, because in most at least 10 percent of voters within district districts each voter is allowed to vote in evboundaries. ery school board race.

School boards also have the power to “The ethical principal is that you redetermine how its members are selected, ally represent every voter, because every whether through elections or appointments. voter had the opportunity to vote for every Tinselle said the “vast majority” of school member of the school board,” Tanselle said. boards in Indiana are elected, with less “Most of our (districts) are either at-large than a dozen being appointed. or residence districts, and that’s why in my

“Most of our (districts) are either at-large or residence districts, and that’s why in my opinion we haven’t seen that many changes in total number of school board members solely based on population.”

- Lisa Tanselle

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STUDENT POPULATION

TOTAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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Wellness center in great health

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category in 2018.

The wellness center, which is open weekdays at 515 E. Main St., also received praise for its financial health. Richard SutThe Carmel Clay Schools Employee Wellton, a benefits advisor and vice president ness Center is in superb health, according at RE Sutton & Associates, said it’s to at least two “remarkable” that the district went EDUCATION consultants who six years without insurance rates analyzed its increasing or benefits decreasing. effectiveness.

However, the rate is expected to The center, operated through increase 5 percent in 2019 and ana partnership with St. Vincent, other 5 percent in 2020. opened in 2013 after several years Medical expenses for Wellness of rising costs forced CCS officials Delaney Center participants with moderate to rethink the structure of its risk are 49 percent less than non-particihealth insurance program. Initially, the cenpants, McMichael said. ter focused on physical health, but through With such a successful program, McMithe years its scope expanded to include chael said the district has a responsibility fitness classes, mental health and social to share its strategies and best practices wellbeing. Next year, officials hope to add a with other agencies in Carmel and beyond. financial program.

He’s planning to speak about the wellness The center is available at no cost to center at the Employee Health, Benefits & CCS employees enrolled in the district’s Well-Being Congress next month in Tempe, insurance program and their families. CCS Ariz.

Associate Supt. for Business Affairs Roger He said he’s also open to sharing the CCS McMichael said the center is available to clinic with other governmental agencies.

2,200 people and that more than half of One big hurdle, however, is that many of them have visited it, a number he’d like to them already have partnerships with other see increase. health care providers and may be hesitant “I’ve been in education for a long time, to cut ties. and this is one of the most exciting initia“There are examples of different governtives I’ve been a part of,” he said. mental units getting together and doing Mary Delaney, president of health care something like this,” McMichael said. “I think advising company Vital Incite, told the CCS school board at a Sept. 11 workshop that the that’s at least worth some conversation.” center ranked near the top in nearly every CCS WELLNESS TIMELINE category.

“This is the best results we have seen in 2010 – Began discussing plans for a wellthe country,” she said. “I get chills when I ness center present this.”

2012 – CCS begins offering blood draws, CCS performed better than the benchpedometer program mark in nearly every category, with 93 2013 – Wellness center opens percent of clinic visitors who fell into Vital 2015 – Center begins offering fitness Incite’s moderate risk category maintainclasses ing or improving their wellness level. Other 2016 – Center hires first mental health highlights among people using the clinic professional include no one who qualified as pre-diabetic 2017 – Center adds physical therapy and in 2017 becoming diabetic in 2018 and 11 perexpands fitness offerings to include socent of those with a body mass qualifying cial well-being them as obese in 2017 moving to a healthier

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Hinton aims to oust incumbent

By Desiree Williams news@currentincarmel.com

The political stage is not new to Hinton.

He was a Statehouse page at age 11 and worked on various local campaigns, including the 2008 and 2012 campaigns for PresiAfter years in the hospitality industry, dent Barack Obama.

Carmel’s Mark Hinton has launched his first “I always watched the news bepolitical campaign.

POLITICS Hinton is running cause I always felt like that was the big thing going on,” he said. “(Polifor District 39 in the tics) always interested me more Indiana House of Representatives than watching a basketball game, against Republican incumbent Rep. because that didn’t have a lasting Jerry Torr, who has filled the seat effect.” since 1996.

Hinton said his goals are to bring “I’m concerned about the future Hinton a proactive approach to government (path) that Indiana has been on,” and to leave the community in a better situHinton said. “I just decided that now was ation than before, especially for his 14-yearthe time to run. I just really couldn’t sit old daughter. back anymore and wait or hope things got better or complain, that it was time to really get involved and try to bring the issues to CAMPAIGN PLATFORMS the forefront.”

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Westfield’s New Joy Lutheran Church Pastor Chris Duckworth has to meet physical standards for his role as chaplain FAITH in the U.S. Army National Guard, but he won’t carry a weapon when he’s deployed to the Middle East early next year.

Duckworth joined the National Guard at 39 and never has been deployed. Now 43, the Carmel resident is the only chaplain in his battalion of 500 soldiers.

An armed soldier, known as a chaplain’s assistant, accompanies Duckworth because as a chaplain, he isn’t authorized to carry a weapon.

“We don’t shoot but we are soldiers,” Duckworth said. “We don’t qualify on a weapon. I’m not allowed to pick up a weapon and fire it. (The armed soldier’s) lane is shooting and my lane is spiritual care and drawing us to that higher power. I don’t know how to shoot and have no desire to.

It’s not my job.”

By joining the National Guard, Duckworth fulfilled a longtime ambition of serving in the military. In high school, he wanted to follow his grandfather’s footsteps and join the Marines, but his mother forbade it. Now, he gets to serve his nation ministering to soldiers’ spiritual and emotional needs.

“I had no idea there were chaplains in the National Guard,” Duckworth said. “It was a huge ‘a-ha’ moment that re-awakened a sense of call within me to military service, a call that I first heard back when I was a kid.”

Several members of Duckworth’s congregation served in the Vietnam War. They have supported him and shared details of their experiences.

“They’ve told me some of their stories, and we’ve spoken about what has changed, or hasn’t, in the military since their time in the service,” Duckworth said. “I am grateful for their moral and spiritual support and appreciate that when I’m overseas we’ll have some active church members who can understand what’s going on for me and my family.”

Duckworth isn’t well-versed in the traditions of denominations or faiths outside of the Lutheran Church, but he can support Muslim, Jewish and Christian soldiers in his own way. He provides religious support to soldiers regarding suicide prevention, emotional care and other non-secular support.

Pastor Chris Duckworth preaches with his Lutheran robes over his army fatigues because he trains one weekend every month with the U.S. Army National Guard. (Photo by Daniel Nolan)

“An Army chaplain is an approved ordained religious minister to carry out a religious support function,” Duckworth said.

“I support Muslim, Jewish and Christian soldiers. (I support) every soldier I can to practice their faith.”

Duckworth also a tends the needs of nonreligious soldiers.

“My call, my faith, drives me to serve people, period, to put the needs of others before myself,” he said. “I am not less comfortable serving a Muslim soldier or a nonbelieving soldier.”

Duckworth arrived at New Joy Lutheran Church in 2014, a month after he joined the Army. An interim pastor will serve the congregation during his one-year deployment.

“There will be some element of danger here or there, but I’ll be focused and I’ll be OK,” he said. “But it’s my family and my congregation that’s going to be dealing with some bigger adjustments.”

Duckworth’s wife, Jessicah, is an ordained Lutheran pastor and program director in the Religion Division at Lilly Endowment, Inc. She fully supports him in following his calling.

“We’ve always believed in following our callings and supporting each other in our ministries, even when it wasn’t easy,” she said. “Chris is pursuing his calling. He loves it and we support that. We know it is good and important work. Still, being apart for that long, it won’t be easy on any of us.”

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“Dolly Shop,” a miniature imagining of a toy shop, was donated to the Museum of Miniature Houses by Bea and Harold Abbott.

The Museum of Miniature Houses celebrated its 25th anniversary Sept. 13 with the opening of Founders’ Exhibit, featuring houses and room boxes made by the museum’s co-founders. Museum of Miniature Houses Executive Director Elaine Mancini stands in front of “The Sahlberg,” an elaborate miniature house created by eight artisans. (Photos by Maria Cook)

Nancy Heck, right, director of community relations and economic development for the City of Carmel, presents a proclamation to Museum of Miniature Houses Executive Director Elaine Mancini. The proclamation, signed by Mayor Jim Brainard, declared September 2018 as Miniature Houses Month.

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Flag football unifies students

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School student Megan Daggett loves that the Indiana High School Athletic Association TOURNAMENT has added another unified sport to go along with track and field.

“Unified events are super-important because it gets the special needs athletes involved and it builds a relationship with the athletes that you can’t build outside of a team setting,” she said.

Daggett is playing for Carmel in the inaugural Unified Flag Football State Tournament. Host Carmel will play Ben Davis in the sectional Sept. 29. The winner plays Warren Central in the sectional final.

Carmel, Zionsville and Noblesville were part of pilot program that held scrimmages and a tournament at Purdue in the fall of 2017. All Unified Sports pair athletes, those with intellectual disabilities, with partners, those without intellectual disabilities.

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finals Oct. 13 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, the Indianapolis Colts’ training center.

Special education teachers Jamie Barnes and Lydia Watson are co-coaches of the Greyhounds. Both had worked with Carmel’s Unified Track & Field Team, and Barnes said they had a blast.

“I believe that Unified Sports is a great way for everyone to see how much people with disabilities and without have in common,” Barnes said. “Throughout the team there is a range of athletic abilities, but what they all have in common is that they enjoy spending the time together and playing sports.”

Lacrosse program gets a boost

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com For Gary Galvin, the opportunity to hold a two-hour camp with Marian University’s women’s lacrosse team was a OLMC no-brainer for his program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Galvin, a Carmel resident, runs the OLMC girls lacrosse program for grades third through eighth. There also is an instructional program for first- and second-graders to learn the sport. OLMC started its girls program in 2017 and has three teams in the Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association league, which plays in the spring.

Marian players held the camp at the OLMC field Sept. 14.

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The garden is open to the community to enjoy and observe, but the produce belongs to growers.

“I would love for people to see the garden as an oasis,” St. Angelo said.

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Her name is Betty Meltzer Boilek. She is Phil Meltzer’s oldest sister.

“That was our first conversation,” said Boilek, 95, whose daughter lives next door. “He started to talk to me and I thought, ‘What a nice neighbor.’”

Chapman was shocked by the coincidence.

“I remember going back home and I thought, ‘I’ve got three generations of Meltzers living across the road. I cannot screw anything up down there,’” Chapman said.

Chapman and Boilek remained on good terms throughout the process, and both were present in May 2016 when the Central Indiana Land Trust opened Meltzer Woods to the public, making it the 50,000th acre preserved in Indiana since the passing of the state’s Nature Preserves Act 50 years earlier.

(Above) The two-story house where Betty Boilek grew up near Meltzer Woods is still home to her sister, Martha. (Left) A young Betty Boilek pauses in Meltzer Woods.

(Below) Martha Meltzer, left, shakes hands with then-Gov. Mike Pence as Betty Boilek looks on at the ribbon cutting for Meltzer Woods in 2016. (Submitted photos)

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Boilek has many happy memories growing up in the woods. She remembers riding through the area on a horse gentle enough to let her stand on its back and exploring the forest with family and friends.

“I loved the farm,” Boilek said.

Boilek grew up in a 14-room, two-story home built in 1882 that’s still standing near Meltzer Woods. Her sister, Martha, still lives in the home, and Phil Meltzer lives in nearby Blue Ridge.

Boilek said it’s a miracle that the old-growth forest is still around because her father owned a sawmill and could have made a small fortune if he had harvested some of the largest trees on his property.

“He didn’t cut his own best trees,” Boilek said. “Dad would say, ‘I love those trees more than money.’ He didn’t want to cut them, and they were valuable trees to cut.”

Now that the land is protected and open to the public, Chapman has shifted his priorities to protecting other sites in Indiana, including a site in Carmel along a creek in an otherwise developed area that the owner wants to ensure remains untouched.

Chapman is glad that his years of persistence paid off, but he said that the Meltzer family is the real hero.

“I was told that I was wasting my time, that the Meltzer family would never part with it and it was folly to keep going after it,” Chapman said. “I really believed the family wanted it to be a nature preserve. It just needed to be the right timing.”

VISIT MELTZER WOODS invest in the management hoping to someday protect the land.”

Preparations soon began to open the 60 acres to the public two years later.

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Meanwhile, shortly after the land purchase, Chapman and his wife, Carrie, and son, Will, moved to east Carmel. Once, Chapman decided to go introduce himself to his elderly neighbor across the street who was at her mailbox.

The neighbor mentioned that she was a retired teacher from the Shelbyville area, which prompted Chapman to describe his efforts to preserve Meltzer Woods. He asked her if she’d ever heard of it.

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Owned by the Meltzer family for four generations, the final unprotected old-growth forest in the state contained trees that have been around longer than the U.S. has been in existence. The family had been committed to preserving the land for generations, even enrolling it as one of the first properties in the state’s Classified Chapman Forest program, but at any time they could have changed their minds and harvested the lumber, which was worth more than the land itself.

Through the years, even as he changed jobs and houses, Chapman, a Carmel resident, stayed in touch with land owner Phil Meltzer, hoping to one day work out a deal to permanently designate the woods as a nature preserve. Meltzer seemed intrigued, but the timing was never quite right. “(Meltzer) said he was interested in making the woods a nature preserve someday, but he said, ‘My two older sisters wouldn’t like it if I sold the woods or gave the woods away.

They always kind of picked on me because I was their little brother,’” Chapman said. “He said, ‘Here I am in my 70s, and my older two sisters still keep me in check.’”

Chapman didn’t give up, and in 2008 the family signed an agreement to allow the Central Indiana Land Trust, an organization dedicated to permanently preserving natural areas, to control invasive species on the property in exchange for the family agreeing to not cut trees and give the nonprofit right of first refusal if they ever decided to sell the land.

Eventually, the Meltzer family had a change of heart.

The family sold the land for $288,000, half of its fair market value, to Central Indiana Land Trust in 2014 to commemorate Indiana’s upcoming bicentennial two years later.

Meltzer said the reduced price was a gift to the people of Indiana to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday.

“After several years and hundreds of volunteers improving the land, the family saw we would be good stewards of it,” Chapman said. “It was a risk worth taking for us to

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LETTER Duke disregards what residents want

Commentary by Terry Anker As youngsters, many of us would lament what it was we might decide to surrender during a religious observation of fast and penance.

For some, it was chocolate — milk or candy. For others, it would be the intentional deprivation of a beloved activity. The PlayStation or television would be switched off for a bit. Still, in most cases, our lives functioned largely the same. We tended to replace one indulgence with another. Although one can rightly say that the reminder of the sacrifices that led to the commemoration was present, which is good, in all, we suffered little.

In a conversation with a friend who recently found his way out of a rough patch, he lamented that he “could have lost it all.” While compassion led to an empathetic interaction, it begged the question: What really might have been lost? Surely, his was more intense than not being able to have an evening glass of chocolate milk. But can we lose our family? Can we lose our property?

Can we lose our health? Can we lose our sanity? Can we lose them all?

If the world were so ordered that each hour for 10 days we were required to sacrifice something we hold dear, how would we let them go? Could we? In most instances, we identify our top priorities and claim to stick to them. Still, we spend inordinate amounts of time attending the things that we believe inconsequential. So, if we turned this game on its head and thought about what we would sacrifice if times were truly tough, what would remain after 240 such choices? PlayStation, television, chocolate milk and candy might be easy. But what of the others? Is it more about what remains than what is lost?

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

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I mention this only because two of my teacher colleagues and I completed our first couple of workouts this past week, and I am on my third day of not being able to walk properly. Descending stairs is literally agony. I can only get off the couch by rolling onto the floor. I considered using a roller to massage my quads but the mere thought of a metal bar touching my sore legs brought me to tears. This begs the question, “Am

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Editor, I read in Current in Carmel about Duke Energy wanting to put in a substation near north Meridian in Carmel that does not conform to our standards. Duke Power is a monopoly and usually they can do whatever they want, and if you don’t like it, well, you can’t buy your power anyplace else.

This is a company that is famous for cost overruns and inept management that business classes use as a model for what socialism would look like. And can you imagine having Duke design anything for a city that didn’t look like it was built by Attila the Hun? Do you want something ugly, visible and in the color of a howitzer? Then think of Duke. Will they allow you to hide their creations behind bushes or shrubs or any decorative plants? Perish the thought.

Yes, I know their guys get up on storms and fix the wires, but that wouldn’t be necessary if they buried lines underground like every other utility does. Then those monstrous poles that kill more motorists than potholes would no longer deface our landscape. Do I think Duke will care about what we want? See above.

Bernard Lally, Carmel

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Tired of corruption Editor, When my boys were little I used to read them “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” I feel like we are living in the emperor’s land now. I see that the emperor is naked and people are grumbling, but it is shocking and disgraceful that none of his “cabinet” are speaking up. I saw the article in the New York Times reassuring us that there is a second track of people making sure things don’t go awry! The author of this article has not reassured me; it only speaks to the immorality and deviance of this administration.

He or she is trying to cover his or her butt because this person knows what’s going on is wrong, yet they don’t want to call the president out in public – they want the conservative agenda, getting Kavanaugh confirmed, to go through first. Yet, this is anything but conservative. We the public see what is going on.

We see the emperor is naked and that no one will call him out.

We see the hypocrisy of these actions and their legacy will be sacrificing the American Way so their agenda can be pushed through. It is so perplexing to me why people think their values have to be my values. Why can’t you do in your house what works for you and I do in my house what works for me? Why can’t I believe in something different yet we all reach out and help each other when we need it?

What is the lesson our children are learning from the adults in their world? America was becoming great when my grandparents immigrated here, but I can imagine their tear-filled eyes if they knew what we have become.

I am tired of the corruption in politics today. That is why I am supporting Dee Thornton for Congress in Indiana’s 5th District. We can no longer stand by and watch the downfall of our democracy; we must get out and vote.

Beth Kurlander, Carmel

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Column captured feelings perfectly Editor, Terry Anker’s recent column “Hurry Home” in the Sept. 11 edition of Current was perfect! Thank you.

We just sent our youngest to IU in August. I felt Terry expressed the feelings parents have as their children leave home perfectly.

Jill Johnson, Fishers

Two thumbs-up Editor, My husband and I had a rare Friday date night last week, and we decided to take a chance on the new Loren and Mari’s Mexican Grill just west of 116th Street and Keystone Parkway. We are so glad we did!

The service was honestly outstanding, and the food was delicious. There was a wide variety of options on the menu, and the restaurant was clean and fresh. I mentioned to our waitress how delicious the chips were, and found out they are actually made in-house. How great is that?

Though we went without the family this time, we are already looking forward to our next visit and plan to bring the kids. I hope Loren and Mari’s is here to stay!

Jen Lis, Carmel

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More than 170 volunteers from IU Health North and Saxony hospitals and elsewhere descended on Cool Creek GIVING BACK Park in Westfield Sept. 14 to participate in the 10th annual IU Health Day of Service. The goal is to address obesity by beautifying parks for residents to use.

“Our day of service this year really aligns with our healthy weight and nutrition efforts in addressing the community need,” said Alicia Schulhof, president of the IU Health north suburban area. “We know there is a direct tie and correlation that active park users are less likely to be overweight than those who are not. We are trying to make sure we’re making our communities friendly for physical activity and use.”

This is the third consecutive year Cool Creek Park was chosen as the site for the Day of Service. Volunteers worked in two shifts to add elements to a nature play

area, paint and beautify common areas and shelters and landscape within the park.

“I know many of our employees felt like we could build upon the work that was done last year,” Schulhof said.

IU Health has partnered with the Hamilton County Parks Dept. for seven years to identify what areas need the most attention.

“They said they plan for it and get excited for it each year,” Schulhof said. “They do a big splash with their team wanting them to help guide and design the work each year.

It rallies team members from across the parks together as one.”

The day of volunteering makes an impact on IU Health employees as well.

“I think this is one of the activities that our team members look forward to and rally behind every year,” Schulhof said. “This year, because it was our 10th anniversary, people took such great pride in saying they have been here all 10 years. It’s a way to live the mission in a different way for a day and give back to the community.”

DISPATCHES St. Vincent award — For the second consecutive year, the St. Vincent Heart Center’s Heart Emergency Unit received the Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance in Overall Quality of Care from Professional Research Consultants, Inc. The designation is awarded only to those healthcare settings at or near the 100th percentile of surveyed patients who rate the overall quality of care as “Excellent.” To learn more about the 2018 awards, visit PRCCustomResearch.com.

Cancer fundraiser — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To honor their son, Brooks, who passed away of childhood cancer, Brook’s family has teamed up with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for research. OMelia Candle Studio has created a candle in Brooks’ memory that represents his favorite scents with $4 of every sale going to St. Baldrick’s. Candles can be purchased online at Etsy.com.

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For events director Carol Doehrman, OneZone’s Business Expo and Food Forum is a great opportunity for NETWORKING business-to-business networking.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for the public to learn about businesses in our communities and what they offer,” Doehrman said. “We’ll have restaurants there, so it’s a wonderful opportunity for people to try out some samples to restaurants they have not been to yet.”

Approximately 80 business booths will be on-site, and all are OneZone members. The event is set from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the FORUM Conference Center in Fishers.

“We have vendors from around the county who will be there to showcase their business,” OneZone Chief Operating Officer Jack Russell said.

Zack Carrie, bowling operations director and marketing manager for Pinheads in Fishers, said his company is a regular exhibitor.

“We always like to share what we have new coming out,” Carrie said. “We’ve done renovations for the last couple of years, so

From left, Zack Carrie, Pinheads bowling operations director and marketing manager, and Jordan Smith, the sous chef at his center’s restaurant, at the 2017 Business Expo. (Submitted photo)

it’s nice to share that with the companies around here. It’s nice to get to know some of the companies we may have never heard of before or are new to the area.”

Carrie said many people don’t realize Pinheads has a full-service restaurant, Alley’s Alehouse, so the booth offers samples.

“We’ve seen business growth the last few years, so what we’re doing must be working, and this (Business Expo) is one of them,” Carrie said.

Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more, visit onezonecommerce.com.

EXTERIORS Kroger to eliminate plastic bags EXTERIORS ·patios· By Heather Lusk • news@currentincarmel.com ·patios··landscapes· The Kroger Co., one of the nation’s largest supermarket chains, has announced a plan to ·landscapes· reduce waste and mitigate the environmental effects of the microplastics created when ·porches· EXTERIORS bags go to landfills. ·porches· ·design / build· ·patios· ·design / build· What’s happening: Kroger is phasing out single use plastic bags at its stores, encouraging customers to bring reusable bags. The elimination is part of Kroger’s ·landscapes· “Zero Hunger/Zero Waste” initiative, which aims to divert 90 percent of waste from landfills by 2020, instead converting it to animal feed, compost or biogas. The pro·porches· INTERIORS INTERIORS gram is already underway in Kroger-owned Quality Food Center stores in the Pacific ·design / build· Northwest, where plastic has been banned since 2017. ·bathrooms· ·bathrooms· What’s next: While What it means: Kroger’s goal is to eliminate all plastic bags by ·kitchens· ·kitchens· there is no timing set 2025 at their nearly 2,800 stores. For each reusable bag pur-

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for the elimination of plastic at Indiana stores, plastic bags will no longer be an option at Kroger QFC locations in 2019. The roll-out in other west coast stores will “provide good lessons for how and when the rest of us will adapt to the change,” according to Halvorson.

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Gift shop coming to City Center Jasmine Hsu news@currentincarmel.com Linden Tree Gifts, a local boutique known for contemporary gifts, is set to open a new store in mid-October in LINDEN TREE Carmel City Center. The shop offers gifts, décor and more at its first location in Noblesville.

“Linden Tree strives for a fun atmosphere where there is laughter, color and a friendly ambiance,” owner Rori Anderson said. “We offer complimentary gift wrapping so our customers know that they can come in looking for a gift and walk out ready to present it. We also offer gifts at a variety of price points so we can meet our customers’ needs.”

Having been in business for more than 30 years, Anderson said it was only a matter of time before Linden Tree Gifts expanded to Carmel.

“We like who we are and what we do in Noblesville, but our Carmel store will have to be somewhat different. Color and happiness will still be our theme, so it will hopefully still feel the same,” Anderson said.

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Business owner offers program to help women launch dreams

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Sometimes, Jen Petro still can’t believe she owns a business, let alone a thriving one.

DROPLEAF The Fishers resident and mother of three launched DropLeaf Communications “out of desperation” during a time her husband, Paul, was going through an “epic health crisis” that lasted four years, she said.

“I didn’t believe I could do it,” Petro said.

“I didn’t have the self-confidence to say, ‘I’m going to start a business.’”

But 10 years later, DropLeaf has grown from its roots providing communications and branding assistance to also offer a 12week Business-Build for Women program.

Petro offers the online course targeting women who have much to offer but don’t believe they have what it takes to start their own business. She wants to help her students build confidence and avoid some of the mistakes she made along the way.

“I had to spend hours and hours and hours and fall on my face a million times when I started my business,” said Petro, who often works out of the Platform 24 coworking space in Carmel. “So (my aim is) to say what would’ve been helpful to me and provide that up front for these women.”

Petro said she’s found that women tend to struggle with self-doubt more than men, which can hold them back in pursuing their dreams. It’s a feeling she remembers well from the days before launching DropLeaf be-

DropLeaf Communications founder Jen Petro offers a 12-week business building class for women. (Submitted photo)

cause she feared her lack of having an MBA, a huge savings account or extra time would lead to failure.

So, sharing her story with the women in her program and watching them succeed is the most rewarding part of her job, Petro said.

“The day when I taught the first class I bawled. When I hung up the call I cried.

This is what I was made to do,” Petro said.

“The first class was about overcoming fear of failure and self-doubts, and it’s like I’m preaching to myself.”

The next class runs from late September through mid-December, with registration closing Sept. 28. The program includes live teaching and interaction, a private Facebook group, online happy hours and more.

Cost is $497, and Petro offers a few scholarships each year. Learn more or sign up for the program at dropleaf.co.

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Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s ‘Pulse’ set for Basile Theatre performance

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Alyona Yakovleva-Randall would listen to her husband, Daryl Randall, drum for fun around the house.

DANCE After a couple years of thinking about it, the Indiana Ballet Conservatory founding artistic director created “Pulse: Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drummer,” which debuted in 2012.

“Pulse” will be performed at 7 p.m.

Oct. 3 at the Basile Theatre at the Historic Atheneum, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. It hasn’t been performed in full in a few years.

The Carmel-based IBC ballet follows the evolutionary progression of a young boy, a percussionist, and a girl, a ballerina, who dream of becoming famous artists.

Yakovleva-Randall’s husband, who was a participant in the acclaimed National Association of Music Merchants percussion music show in Chicago, provides the percussion music.

“It’s a collaboration of contemporary ballet and percussion, and it’s just that journey on the way to the dream,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “My message to

the students is to never give up.”

The ballet emphasizes ways in which dance and music are intricately intertwined and the ways art inspires life.

Yakovleva-Randall said the decision was made by the board to bring back “Pulse” in the beginning of the summer.

“We usually have a show this time of year, but we didn’t have full production for two years,” said Yakovleva-Randall, who recently moved from Geist to Carmel.

IBC Executive Director Jenny Okamoto said by the time of the performance, IBC will have had 6 1/2 weeks to prepare for the show.

“The kids have been very busy,” Okamoto said.

The message is conveyed through music, dance, voiceovers and a slide show.

There are four performers for the leads at different ages. There are 35 dancers in the performance.

“It’s nice to support the Atheneum because they’ve made improvements,” Okamoto said. “It’s open-cabaret seating, so it’s a different setup.”

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at indianaballetconservatory.org.

Performance supports Indy Humane A portion of the proceeds from “Pulse” ticket sales and beverages will support Indy Humane. IBC board member Sue Ames is a volunteer with Indy Humane.

“The goal is to have an important project to each board member and to base our fundraising and outreach around that,” Okamoto said.

There will be an Indy Humane mobile adoption unit on-site.

Yakovleva-Randall has two dogs that join her at IBC. “I have three rescue dogs, so we appreciate what rescue organizations are trying to do,” Okamoto said. “It’s really nice with this fall production that we can offer it more as a giveback like we did when it was cancer research.”

Okamoto said Tito’s Vodka and Sun King are donating beverages.

“The Atheneum is pretty dog-friendly.

They actually allow dogs into their coffee shop in the lobby,” Okamoto said.

IBC holds a Halloween contest for dogs, and one is selected to appear in IBC’s “The Nutcracker” in December.

“Last year, we lucked out because we had two French bulldogs, so we got to splitcast our dogs,” Okamoto said. “I always feel like dancers and dogs go together.”

After breaking a box office record at The Cat Theatre in Carmel over Independence Day weekend, Magic Thread Cabaret is bringing its hit show “Katy Gentry: Judy Garland LIVE!” to downtown Indianapolis’ Mass Ave. Arts & Cultural District for a special engagement this Christmas season.

The District Theatre, formerly Theatre on the Square, will host a six-show run of the cabaret Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-16.

“After Katy’s success in Carmel, we’re eager for our audiences to enjoy a night of beautiful music in the intimate space of our Cabaret Stage,” stated IndyFringe Executive Director Pauline Moffat, who is managing The District Theatre.

Tickets are on sale for Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 4 p.m. at The District Theatre Cabaret Stage, 627 Mass Ave. in Indianapolis. Tickets, $30 for general admission, $25 for seniors (65 and older) and $20 for students with a valid ID, are on sale at indyfringe.org.

Carmel — The Carmel City Center Movie Night on the Plaza is set from 6 to 10 p.m.

Sept. 28. Viewers can enjoy a double feature beginning with “Sing” at 6 p.m., followed by “The Greatest Showman.”

Fishers — The St. Louis De Montfort Fall Festival is scheduled for 2 to 11 p.m. Sept.

29. There will be games, live music, food, beer and a wine garden. Admission is free.

Carmel — The Doo will perform at 7 p.m.

Sept. 26 in the free Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo.

McCordsville — The End of the Summer Bash will feature My Yellow Rickshaw from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 28 at Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W. Tickets are $8. For more, visit danielsvineyard.com.

Noblesville — The Hamilton Harvest Festival will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Hamilton Town Center. There will be live music, pumpkin carving, childrens entertainment, beer, food and a marketplace.

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Westfield teen performs in 3rd Carmel PorchFest

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Emily Rhodes, age 16, has been performing since she was 13.

Rhodes sang at her third MUSIC Carmel PorchFest Sept. 16 in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

The event, which recently added AAA Insurance as a title sponsor, has grown each year. Rhodes was one of more than 40 artists performing on 20 different porches.

“You get to meet a lot of cool and interesting people and, obviously, grow your fan base, which is great,” Rhodes said. “It’s a great atmosphere and environment.”

The Westfield High School sophomore, who is taking guitar lessons and Rock Ensemble at WHS, said she primarily sings folk, indie and country songs.

“I’ve performed locally around different areas,” Rhodes said.

Among the places she has performed are The Scoop in Zionsville, Grand Junction Brewing Co. in Westfield, Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville and the Carmel Farmers

Emily Rhodes performs on Porch 8 at AAA Insurance Carmel PorchFest Sept. 16. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Market. “(PorchFest) is really cool because you walk down the street and see a whole bunch of different artists,” she said.

To listen to Rhodes’ music, visit emilyrhodesmusic.com.

ABA book signing set for Sept. 29

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com You can judge this book by its cover.

“The title of the book is, ‘We Changed the Game,’ and we did,” said former BOOK Indiana Pacers player Bob “Neto” Netolicky, a Noblesville resident.

“Today’s NBA would not be the way it is if not for the ABA.” The book, which was released earlier this year, was written by Netolicky, Richard Tinkham and Robin Miller. A book signing is set for 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 29 at the American Legion Hall, 852 W. Main St., Carmel. The book is full of stories about the league’s many characters.

“Ninety-nine percent of the books out there about the ABA are third-, fourth-, fifth-hand stories,” said Netolicky, an original Pacer who played most of his career with Indiana. “This one kind of nails it. Dick Tinkham helped start the league and was the league lawyer. Robin followed us for three or four years when we started. He was a cub reporter, so he knows the real happenings.”

Bob Costas, who was a radio announcer for the ABA’s Spirits of St. Louis, praised the book.

Bob “Neto” Netolicky signs a book along with Robin Miller. (Submitted photo)

“If you loved the ABA as I did or are simply curious about a fascinating slice of sports history, you will love this book,” Costas said.

Ten percent of proceeds from book sales go to the Indianapolis-based Dropping Dimes Foundation that advocates for former ABA players.

“Dropping Dimes has taken the lead and is getting involved in our pension fight with the NBA,” Netolicky said. “We’ve got some heavy hitters helping us. We have eight or nine Hall of Famers on the advisory board, guys like George Gervin, Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore. Bob Costas. Reggie Miller is on it and so is Myles Turner.”

For more, visit droppingdimes.org.

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“The Guys,” Main Street Productions, Westfield Playhouse, 1836 W. St. Rd. 32, Westfield

8 p.m. Sept. 25, 28, 29; 1 p.m.

Sept. 26; 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sept. 27; 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sept. 30

Cost: $18 to $20

Cost: $35 to $80

Cost: $18 to $20

7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 29; 2:30 p.m. Sept.

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Melissa Etheridge, the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Melissa Etheridge brings her “Yes I Am” 25th Anniversary Tour to Carmel. Etheridge will play her breakthrough fourth album in its entirety.

Cost: $40 to $130

More: thecenterpresents.org

From left, “Forever Plaid” performers Syd Loomis, Rich Phipps, Howard Baetzhold and Darrin Gowan rehearse in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company, using plumbers’ helpers as microphones.. (Submitted photo)

“A Comedy of Tenors,” Actors Theatre of Indiana, The Studio Theatre, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m., Sept.

26, 27, 28, 29; 2 p.m. Sept. 30

The characters are back from Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor” in this fast-paced farce.

Cost: $20 (students) to $40

Presented by

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 6:30–9:30 p.m.

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8 p.m.

Sept. 28

The Indigo Girls will appear with Lucy Wainwright Roche. The Indigo Girls’ latest album, “Indigo Girls Live with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra,” is a 22-song set of fan favorites, deep cuts and tracks from their 2015 album, “One Lost Day.”

Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner). More: beefandboards.

Discount of $10 for children ages 3-15 com, 317-872-9664.

Carmel Community Players present the musical of four young singers who are killed in a car crash and posthumously take the stage for one concert they never got to perform in life.

More: westfieldplayhouse.org

Indigo Girls, the Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Beef & Boards presents the classical musical, set in 1850 in Oregon Territory, for the first time since 2009.

“Forever Plaid,” Carmel Community Players, The Cat Theatre, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Sept.

28, 29, 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 30

“The Guys” recounts the story of a newspaper editor who helps a FDNY captain prepare eulogies for eight firefighters under his command who died when the Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11.

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“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

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Awesome All-Ages Affair

Halloween Hilarity throughout the Museum Fab“BOO”lous Food Stations from Area Restaurants Spellbinding Spirits Devilish DJ and Dancing Crazy Costume Contest Ghostly Games and Activities Lights-On and Frightening Hours in the Grim-nasium Haunted House* • MVP wristbands available providing access to a private MVP area with open bar, children’s entertainment, and unlimited admission to the Haunted House that evening.

(Additional cost. Capacity limited.) *Black Hat Bash ticket includes one admission to the Haunted House valid the evening of the party.

Tickets available online. childrensmuseum.org/bash or charge by phone at 317-334-4000.

More: atistage.org

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‘Pulse,’ Indiana Ballet Conservatory, The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum, Indianapolis

7:30 p.m.

Oct. 3

Carmel-based Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents a full-length contemporary ballet performance.

Cost: $20 (in advance) More: indianaballetconservatory.org to $30 at the door

Heartland Film Festival tickets on sale — Tickets are on sale for the 27th annual Heartland International Film Festival from Oct. 11 to 21 at various Indianapolis sites. There will be more than 100 independent films, 200 visiting filmmakers and 300 film screenings. There are several different ticket options. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.

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Thank you to all the volunteers, attendees, artists, city employees and sponsors for making this year’s Carmel International Arts Festival a success!

SEE YOU SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2019…SAVE THE DATE.

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

‘Swinging on a Star’ benefits arts programs Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Director Michael Feinstein joins 2018 Songbook Hall of Fame inductee Marilyn Maye. The glitz, glam and stars were out at the 2018 Songbook Foundation “Swinging on a Star” Celebration Sept. 15 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Where’s Amy loved seeing the amazing Feinstein perform and honor the late Academy Award-winning composer Jimmy Van Heusen, late singer-actress Rosemary Clooney and cabaret and musical theater star Maye. The gala raised money for the Center’s artistic and educational programs. The night also included songs from Songbook Ambassadors Finn Sagal (2017) and Lily Rasmussen (2018), dancing, delicious food and spirits. For more, visit TheCenterPresents.org/ Support (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

Songbook Celebration headliner Chris Issak rocked the crowd.

Jeff and Shari Worrell (Carmel).

From left, Brian and Maggie Kelly (Carmel), Terry Anker (Carmel), U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks (Carmel) and Carolyn Anker (Carmel).

Joy and Jack Stafford (Carmel).

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Teen excels in classical dance

By Renee Larr • editorial@youarecurrent.com While many teens spend hours on social media or other online pursuits, Varuna Dhanabal has spent PERFORMANCE the last 10 years focusing on one thing: learning Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance.

The Carmel High School junior developed an affinity for dancing at a young age.

“I started doing normal Bollywood dance for my Indian functions,” Dhanabal said.

“Then my mom saw my interest in this and she enrolled me in some classes. From there, I haven’t stopped.”

Bharatanatyam isn’t simply one dance move, though.

“It’s a classical art form and an ancient dance that was originated around 2,000 years ago,” Dhanabal said. “It includes several hand gestures and complex movements of the feet, eyes and head. I studied the Kalakshetra style. It’s the most pure form of Bharatanatyam.”

As a dancer advances through their studies, they perform an arangetram, an onstage solo debut.

“There are both emotional performances and performances that test your stamina,”

Varuna Dhanabal has spent 10 years learning Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance (Submitted photo)

Dhanabal said. “For two hours you get to perform intricate pieces. It’s based on the audience’s examination of you. You know you performed well when the audience is connected to what you’re saying with your performance and your dance.”

In July, Dhanabal performed her arangetram in Madurai, India. The city has special significance for her family.

“This art form is rooted in south India, which is also where my family’s cultural heritage came from,” Dhanabal said.

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

Where’s Amy visits ‘The Lion King’ Where’s Amy had a rare opportunity at Broadway Indy’s Media Day to go behind the scenes of “The Lion King,” which roared into town Sept. 12 at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis. The crowd gave the musical a well-deserved standing ovation and there were lots of Current readers who loved the show and were amazed at the detailed costumes, masks and puppets used throughout the performance. From left, “The Lion King’ puppet and mask co-designer Michael Curry, Sherman Burdette (Zionsville) and actor and puppeteer Greg Jackson show the behind-the-scenes magic of Zazu the mechanical bird. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

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TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth AN EVENING WITH

PAT METHENY Thurs Oct 11 at 7:30pm The Palladium

Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 8660 Purdue Rd., Suite 8666-600, Indianapolis.

What to get: Donut Ice Cream Sandwich.

Price: $5.

Anna’s take: TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth has only been open a month and already customers are photographing the vibrantly colorful ice cream sandwiches and posting them on social media.

According to TeeJay’s, the ice cream shop is home to what it calls the only donut ice cream sandwich in Indiana.

The sandwich is a sight to behold.

Customers can choose two scoops out of 16 flavors to sandwich between halves of a Jack’s glazed donut and top it with one topping. I ordered the cookie dough ice cream and the cookies and cream ice cream with a donut sandwich and topped it with peanut butter crunch cereal. When assembled, the donut/ice cream concoction is heated in a waffle iron-type device for five seconds, which is enough to warm the donut but not melt the ice cream.

The mix of flavors and textures from the flaky, sweetened donut glaze to the crunch of the cereal and smoothness of the ice cream tastes heavenly. The delicious behemoth was only $5. The shop offers more than donut sandwiches. I couldn’t help but sample the Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy sandwich with Blue’s Vanilla and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream topped with Lucky Charms cereal. It was a delicious, colorful snack.

I also tried a scoop each of the Lemoreo

JOSHUA BELL AND SAM HAYWOOD Fri Oct 12 at 8pm The Palladium

(Top) TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth makes homemade Rice Krispy treats with Fruity Pebbles cereal for ice cream sandwiches. (Below) TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth sandwiches two scoops of ice cream between a glazed donut and tops it with one topping of choice. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

(lemon Oreo) and the Graham Central Station flavors, which are the store’s most popular flavors.

TeeJay’s is affordable, and it sources its ice cream from Sundae’s Homemade Ice Cream in Indianapolis. The concoctions are dessert monsters you’d expect to find at a State Fair, and they are worth breaking a diet. In addition to ice cream sandwiches, TeeJay’s sells cones, scoops and floats.

Fall flavors will be available soon.

Behind Bars: I’m Your Huckleberry Get it at Sun King Spirits, Carmel Ingredients: 3 oz. No Mean City American gin, .5 oz. agave syrup, 2 oz. huckleberry syrup, kombucha, lemon wedge, basil leaves Directions: Add first three ingredients to a shaker, squeeze a lemon wedge into the mix, shake with ice and pour into a glass. Top with kombucha and garnish with a basil leaf.

SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Thurs Oct 18 at 7:30pm The Palladium

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Fri Oct 26 at 8pm The Palladium

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER Fri Nov 2 at 8pm The Palladium

KELLIE PICKLER Sat Nov 3 at 8pm The Palladium

TheCenterPresents.org | 317.843.3800 These activities made possible in part with support from Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Geist master bathroom sanctuary Commentary by Larry Greene

AFTER SOLUTIONS

After

Before

The goal was to create a timeless master bathroom design that maximized the functionality of the space.

1. The biggest change came from removing the large decked tub that took up the outside wall of the bathroom and replacing it with a smaller freestanding tub, making the space appear much more open.

2. After removing the decked tub there was room to make some minor floorplan changes, relocating the single vanity and expanding the shower.

3. The shower expansion included creating a custom-glass enclosed shower with a bench seat and detailed tile work.

4. All cabinetry was updated, and a linen tower was added to create more storage space.

5. The space was finished with wood-look luxury vinyl tile flooring, a perfect material for any bathroom!

Background Info: This early 1990s home in the Admirals Pointe neighborhood of the Geist area is home to a growing family. Overall, the owners were happy with the home but it was in need of a few updates to make it function better for the soon-to-be family of four.

BEFORE PROBLEMS The bathrooms were the first priority for the homeowners. They had plenty of space, but the layout of the master bathroom made the room feel confined. The bathroom had never been updated, so the materials and bulkheads dated the space.

E. Davis Coots

James K. Wheeler

Jay Curts

James D. Crum

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

Jeffrey S. Zipes

Matthew L. Hinkle

Daniel E. Coots

Brandi A. Gibson

Saturday, September 29 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM Presented by

Jillian C. Keating

Ryan H. Cassman

John V. Maurovich

Cory C. Voight

Alex Emerson

Betsy Sommers

Attorneys for Families & Business

255 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032-2689 317.844.4693 | www.chwlaw.com

This free introductory workshop looks at key factors that influence start-up success and explores the fundamentals of formation, marketing, financial, and funding sources.

Register by calling the library Reference Desk at 317.844.3362 or visiting Indianapolis.score.org.

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Embrace change opportunity Commentary by Lorene Burkhart Growing older offers the opportunity to change bad habits — such as smoking, weight challenges, lessAGING WELL than-healthy lifestyles — for better choices that will enhance the process.

I recently heard Dr. Rodney Rhoades speak about his new book, “Aging Well.” In it he talks about embracing our latter years with love and vigor. New research shows that attitude, sense of humor and relationships are as important as diet and exercise.

As I’ve observed those over 80, I’ve noticed a significant difference in their mental and physical health as aging progresses.

Those who maintain an appropriate weight often have fewer health issues. Those who exercise seem to be stimulated to participate in other activities.

Healthy diet choices are more likely in a retirement community than living alone simply because healthy food choices are offered. Cooking for one is challenging, so packaged foods may become routine.

I’m inclined to be “preachy” about food choices going back to my training as a home economist when the food pyramid

was the standard for planning your food choices for the day. Today, it is a circle showing a plate divided into four sections representing vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy protein.

A recent article in the Portico magazine of Uindy describes “whole hearted health.”

It has four components – physical, mental, community and social. All of us should be concerned with the health of our community because it’s a reflection of our values. Having Indiana consistently listed as a state nearly at the top with the number of obese citizens doesn’t reflect a community who wants to live healthy, longer. What it does reflect is a community with high health costs, a loss of productivity and a lack of concern for being role models for the younger generation.

As you think about your lifestyle and choices, do they reflect what you want your grandchildren to emulate? Every day offers an opportunity to make a change. So embrace your age and enjoy it.

OCTOBER 3 | 7PM THE BASILE THEATER AT THE HISTORIC ATHENAEUM A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BENEFIT

Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, Founding Artistic Director

Lorene Burkhart resides at The Stratford in West Clay. She is the author of seven books.

Tickets at www.IndianaBalletConser vator y.org

4th Annual CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL:

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Princess Academy Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

The CHS Accents request the presence of all Princesses and Princes in the Kingdom for a magical date at Carmel High School (Door 1).

Saturday, November 3rd, 1-4 p.m.

Ages 4-8 Welcome Royal Festivities will include Disney Princess meet & greets, games, crafts, story time, snack, hair, and nails! In addition, the Princesses and Princes will learn a special song and dance from the CHS Accents which they will perform for their Royal Families at 3:45 p.m.

Tickets $35 per guest, available online at www.carmelchoirs.org.

Registration will be limited to 300 royal guests or will be closed on Saturday, October 20th, whichever comes first.

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Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India. (Photo by Don Knebel)

A mosque for the King of the World Commentary by Don Knebel Many visitors to India get to New Delhi, its current capital, but never get to nearby Old Delhi, formerly the capital of the powerful Mughal Empire and home to a TRAVEL mosque known for a single hair.

In 1628, a Mughal prince killed his royal rivals, crowned himself the fifth Mughal Emperor and gave himself the name Shah Jahan (King of the World). Three years later, Mumtaz, Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, died during the birth of their 14th child and almost immediately he began building her tomb in his capital city of Agra. In 1639, while the Taj Mahal was still unfinished, Shah Jahan moved his capital to a location 130 miles northwest of Agra, where he built a walled city along the Yamuna River named Shahjahanabad (Shah Jahan’s City).

In 1644, Shah Jahan ordered construction of an imposing mosque to serve his new capital. Five thousand artisans worked for six years building what became known as Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), usually considered the larg-

est mosque in India. The mosque features two 130-foot tall sandstone minarets, three large marble domes and a 4-acre courtyard for 25,000 worshippers.

Today, Shahjahanabad is known as Old Delhi, which is, depending on your point of view, either one of the noisiest and most chaotic places on earth or one of the most vibrant and fascinating. The Jama Masjid, at the end of hectic Chandni Chowk, is among the area’s most popular sites, open to the public except during daily prayers from noon to 1:30 p.m. For a fee, visitors can climb the 130 narrow steps inside the southern minaret to get a view of all of Old Delhi and the most important buildings of New Delhi to the west. Many visitors leave Jama Masjid unaware that it contains what is said to be a red hair from Muhammad’s beard.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com.

You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

DISPATCHES Indoor air pollution — If you suffer from headaches, drowsiness or allergies, you might be reacting to VOCs inside your home. Volatile organic compounds are emitted from hundreds of chemical products such as paint and cleaning solutions. Try to cut back on VOCs by reducing the chemicals you use and by buying low-VOC products.

Source: BottomLineHealth.com GPS projection — Texting isn’t the only form of distracted driving. Using your phone’s navigation while driving can be just as dangerous. Hudway Cast makes it easy to navigate while driving. The device plugs into the cigarette

lighter and projects your phone’s screen onto the windshield so you don’t have to look away to see your directions. Available online at hudwaycast.com.

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toothpaste can remove a stubborn ink stain. Just squeeze a dollop of toothpaste on the spot and scrub with a soft toothbrush. Rinse and repeat as needed.

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Boost your ironing power — For faster and better ironing, try placing a sheet of aluminum foil, shiny side up, between the ironing board and the cover.

The foil will reflect heat back into the garment so you can get done faster.

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Protect walls — Stop wall frames from slipping out of place and scratching the wall paint by putting small dots of hot glue on the back corners of the frame. The hot glue not only prevents movement, it also holds the picture away from the wall to prevent scratches and nicks.

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Removing ink stains — Sometimes

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Carmel Practice, LLC (3755 East 82nd Street, Suite 75; Indianapolis, IN 46240) is submitting an NOI letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of the intent to comply with the requirements under 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) to discharge storm water from construction activities for the following project: Dermatology, Inc. in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, more specifically, part of the NW quarter of Section 36-T18N-R3E; located on the south side of Lakefront Court south of the intersection of Carmel Drive and City Center Drive. Construction is scheduled to commence on October 31, 2018 and construction is to be completed on or before December 30, 2019. Stormwater runoff from the project site will discharge into Carmel Creek after detention via subsurface storm sewers. Questions can be directed to Dr. Brian Williams, 3755 East 82nd Street, Suite 75; Indianapolis, IN 46240.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: 18-ENG-11 Cherry Creek Boulevard Connection Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before October 3, 2018, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – Cherry Creek Boulevard Connection”.

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

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: Construction of Cherry Creek Boulevard between Community Drive and Mississinewa Drive located 1 mile southwest of the intersection of East 146th Street and River Road.

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

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

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on September 26, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

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

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals.

The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/ or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2 Christine S. Pauley Clerk-Treasurer

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City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety City Hall – Third Floor One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Brookshire Golf Clubhouse, Bath House & Pool – Bid Package #2 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana (“City”) will receive sealed bid proposals for the Bid Package #2 Trade Contracts, as more fully described in the Bid Documents, for the above-described Project at the Office of the Clerk Treasurer, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 until 9:45 a.m. EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before Friday, October 12, 2018 (“Bid Due Date and Time”).

Bid Submissions: Bid Proposals are to be submitted prior to or on the Bid Due Date and Time and shall be delivered during normal office hours to the Office of the Clerk Treasurer for the City of Carmel, City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032. No late bid proposals will be accepted.

Bid Opening: Bid Proposals submitted on the Bid Due Date and Time shall be publicly opened and read aloud as soon as practicable thereafter in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on the 2nd Floor, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032.

All bids proposals must meet the terms and conditions as set out in the Bid Documents and shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the Bid Documents, which will include the State Board of Accounts Form 96 non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. All bidders shall provide a bid bond as required by the Bid Documents. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – BROOKSHIRE GOLF CLUBHOUSE, BATH HOUSE & POOL, BID PACKAGE #2 – CONTRACT #__.”

Project Participants and Funding: The City of Carmel is the Project and Contract Owner and is funding the Project as a public works project under Title 36 of the Indiana Code. The City is intending to deliver the Project through the use of multiple trade contractors, utilizing Anova Technical Services, LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana (“Anova”) as the Construction Manager as Advisor. The Architect for the Project is Ratio Architects, Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Project Description: New clubhouse, bath house, pool and miscellaneous site improvements. Also includes the demolition of the existing clubhouse and pool. The project will be broken out into trade specific contracts which can be found in the Project Manual within the Bid Documents.

Under this Bid Package #2 procurement, the following trade contracts will be issued: 1.

Contract #11 Painting 2.

Contract #19 Landscaping A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will be required of the successful bidder for each trade contract awarded as part of Bid Package #2. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions in Bid Package #2 shall be started per the schedule in the Project Manual, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a trade construction contract, furnish performance and payment bonds, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to it.

The Project Manual, containing the Bid Documents and the Technical Specifications, and the Project Drawings for the Project have been assembled into a multivolume bound project manual, which together with the Project Drawings, may be purchased at the following locations, or by contacting Anova: Repro Graphix Inc. 437 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 637-3377 (800)718-0035 Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of the Project Manual and Project Drawings and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings, specifications and Bid Documents.

Pre-Bid Conference: A Pre-Bid Conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held at 1:00 PM EST on October 1, 2018 at the Brookshire Golf Club at 12120 Brookshire Pkwy, Carmel, IN 46033. All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

All questions about the project shall be emailed to Anova to the attention of Brian Zentz, Senior Project Manager at bzentz@anovasvs.com and Adam Metallic, Project Engineer at ametallic@anovasvs.com.

For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the City of Carmel, Office of the ClerkTreasurer, at (317) 571-2413 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the Bid Due Date and Time set for receiving bids or proposals. The City reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period.

The City of Carmel reserves the right, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to reject any and all bid proposals, and/or waive minor discrepancies, omissions, variances or irregularities in any bid proposal, when it is in the best interests of the City to do so, as provided in Indiana Code §36-1-12-4.

Christine S. Pauley Clerk-Treasurer

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Give it up for Rustic Citrus!

Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt I wish Rustic Citrus was the name of a band I played in back in college. We would have probably been GRAMMAR GUY some kind of folk/ funk fusion, with banjo, mandolin and an entire horn section.

I would have played cowbell and sung in the chanting sections of select songs. But, alas, I wasn’t in a band in college; “rustic” and “citrus” are simply two different anagrams for my first name.

Word nerds like you probably already know this, but an anagram is a word, phrase or name with the letters rearranged to spell something else, like “debit card” and “bad credit.”

Anagrams go all the way back to Ancient Greece, first used by either Pythagoras in the sixth century B.C. or by the poet Lycophron in the third century B.C. But my favorite example of anagram nerdiness in history took place long after the Greeks geeked out on switching letters around.

In the 17th century, King Louis XIII enjoyed anagrams so much that he hired an official royal anagrammatist named Thomas Billon to entertain his court with the clever rear-

ranging of their names in amusing or mystical ways. Billon was the combination of a jester and obsessive word scrambler. For the record, if anyone’s hiring, that sounds like an awesome job for me.

I have some favorite anagrams. For instance, “stifle” is an anagram of “itself.” In Oklahoma (my home state), two cities on the opposite end of the state, “Altus” and “Tulsa,” are anagrams of each other. The brand name Spandex was made by rearranging the letters of “expands.” And, I don’t want to play favorites here, but an anagram for Presbyterians is “best in prayer” (and also “Britney Spears”).

Finally, “eleven plus two” equals “twelve plus one.” Don’t let that blow your mind too much. And — don’t worry — I’m not going to change the name of my column to Anagrammatist Guy, although I am considering the pseudonym Mr. Ray Gugam. Is Curtis Honeycutt “hectic unto yurts?” I’ll let you decide.

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

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DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) hereby provides notice of its intention to file a request for authorization to offer Rider No. 42, Rate LED – Unmetered Lighting service to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on or around October 1, 2018. This offering provides Duke Energy Indiana’s customers additional pricing options for efficient, unmetered roadway or other outdoor LED lighting service. This submission is expected to be approved approximately thirty days after filing, unless an objection is made. Any objections may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, Mary M. Becerra, and Barbara A. Smith or Randall C. Helmen with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor at the following addresses or phone numbers: Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission PNC Center 101 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 East Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: 317-232-2701 Voice TDD: 317-232-8556 Fax: 317-232-6758 Email: info@urc.in.gov

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