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4th Street roundabout open

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com There’s good and bad news for motorists and businesses along Range Line Road in Carmel.

The good news is that construction the 4th Street roundabout is open. It will lead into a new road that connects to the future Allied Solutions headquarters along the Monon Trail in Midtown.

The new 4th Street extension — an east-west road that crosses the Monon and provides another entry point to the area — will be open in approximately two weeks or sooner.

The bad news is that Range Line Road is now closed south of the new roundabout. A 30-day road closure has begun at Executive Drive to build a roundabout in front of Kroger.

The new roundabout will help connect motorists traveling to the future mixed-used development The Proscenium. During the closure, the city will add multi-use paths and medians to proceed with a transformation of Range Line Road into a two-lane street.

Still, there’s more good news: Josh Kirsh, an administrator in the city’s engineering department, said when Executive Drive is complete

A roundabout at 4th Street and Range Line Road is now open. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

there will be a break from road construction on Range Line until spring 2018. When the weather warms again, construction crews will attempt to consecutively complete three roundabouts along Range Line Road by the end of 2018: 6th Street, Medical Drive and 116th Street. Kirsh said the goal is to add medians and multi-use paths during roundabout construction to avoid any inconvenience.

The city also opened the new roundabout at S. Guilford Road and City Center Drive. The 126th Street and Gray Road roundabout should open in mid-November.

Cleaning and repainting on Keystone Parkway is underway.

NightCONSTRUCTION time lane restrictions are occuring between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Daytime restrictions will begin Oct. 27 and occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A water main upgrade is under way on Range Line Road between City Center and Executive drives. Once the water main is relocated, traffic will move to the inner lanes of Range Line Road for work on the outer lanes.

Executive Drive is scheduled to close at Range Line Road this month for construction of a roundabout. Construction is expected to take 30 days.

Gray Road and 126th Street is closed for construction of a roundabout. The project is expected to take 60 days and be open in mid-November.

River Road is closed between 146th Street and Community Drive for a reconstruction project expected to last until Thanksgiving.

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that a market survey showed that his position was underpaid compared to comparable cities, but such an increase would mean The Carmel City Council unanimously apBrainard would be paid more than the mayor proved the $141 million 2018 city budget Oct. of Indianapolis and the governor of 16, which includes Indiana. The council rejected the City news pay raises but likely proposal and this year compromised no tax increases. with a 6.55 percent increase.

Almost every department has inAt the Oct. 16 meeting, city councreases in spending, which includes cilor Ron Carter apologized to Brainnew positions and funding for comard for the council not approving a munity events and organizations larger pay raise. Brainard thanked the such as the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Brainard council and said he’s happy with the which opens Nov. 18 along with the pay increase, which puts his annual salary at ice skating rink. $139,052. He remains the state’s second-highCarmel Mayor Jim Brainard received a pay est paid mayor after Gary Mayor Karen Freeraise, although not as big as he first proman-Wilson, who receives $142,094 annually. posed. In the preliminary budget, there was The city judge, clerk-treasurer and city $60,000 included for a possible pay raise for council members all received 3 percent cost Brainard, who only received a 2 percent cost of living increases for 2018. The judge and of living increase in 2017. Brainard had said

clerk-treasurer received 2 percent raises for 2017, but the council received a 15 percent pay bump last year. The judge and clerk-treasurer are the highest paid in the state for their elected positions, with salaries of $127,099 and $109,951, respectively. City council members will make $20,448 a year for 2018.

Councilor Kevin “Woody” Rider said the 15 percent increase last year was because the council went several years without a pay raise when the Great Recession was at its peak. Rider noted that all cost of living raises are up for 2018 and that more than half of all city employees will receive a 6.55 percent pay raise because of years of service and/or to get closer to market rates.

Overall, the city’s budget is 7.6 percent more than the 2017 budget. The city’s tax rate is expected to remain at 78 cents per $100 of assessed value.

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Dispatches Academy induction – Michael Klitzing, Chief Operating Officer of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, has been elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Klitzing was inducted recently at the Academy’s Annual Meeting Klitzing during the National Recreation and Park Association Conference in New Orleans.

STEM workshop for girls – The Carmel High School robotics team, TechHOUNDS, will host its third annual Women in Technology STEM workshop for girls in grades 6-8 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Carmel High School. Attendees will participate in STEM activities including chemistry experiments, physics tests, CAD exploration, and Lego Mindstorm construction. The cost is $10 at the door and includes a T-shirt, activity materials and a snack. Register at techHOUNDS.com

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Media Lab anniversary – The Carmel Clay Public Library will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Digital Media Lab from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at 23 E. Main St. It will include refreshments, live music, giveaways and more. Learn about the software, equipment and 3-D printing capabilities.

Learn about various religions – The Carmel Interfaith Alliance presents Meet Your Neighbor, a series that presents a different religion and guest speaker who will share common teachings of that faith. The series will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in October at Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main St. Upcoming topics include: Oct. 24 – Hinduism; Oct. 31 – Mormonism.

VHS conversion – The Carmel Clay Public Library has a station for converting old VHS tapes and capturing them onto DVDs or USB drives. Users should bring their own blank DVDs or USB drives. The station is in the audiovisual department. Call 317-571-4281 to make a reservation.

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Water meets safety standards despite rise in some pollutants

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can trigger abdominal issues and cardiac toxicity.

Dr. Indra Frank, environmental health and water policy director for the Hoosier EnviA recent report by The Environmental ronmental Council, said the estimated risks Working Group shows a rise in certain polfrom those types of pollutants are very lutants in Carmel’s environment water supply, but the low. With carcinogens like arsenic, however, she said there is no way to achieve zero city’s drinking water risk unless it is completely eliminated from continues to meet EPA standards. drinking water. Because arsenic exists in The EWG is a nonprofit, non-partisan the ground, it cannot be totally eliminated. organization that compiles a “Tap Water Regardless, the Database.” It allows estimated risk from citizens to pull inarsenic levels in dividual water poldrinking water at lutant data by ZIP 10 ppb is that 1 in code. Some of the 10,000 people would EWG’s data, factcontract a form of checked against cancer that they Water Quality Rewould not have ports from Carmel otherwise. Carmel’s Utilities, shows a arsenic levels are rise in certain polfar below that. lutants such as ar“Relative to a senic, antimony and lot of places in the chloroform, among world, this is really others.

Water flows through a faucet in Carmel. (Photo safe drinking wa“The EWG report

by Sara Baldwin) ter,” Frank said. “We bases its informaare in the fortunate position of trying to tion on the California Office of Environmenreduce risks that are already tiny.” tal Health Hazard Assessment, not the EPA, Jill Hoffmann, the executive director when it states that Carmel Utilities had of the White River Alliance, said the risk seven contaminants detected above the for contaminants tends to be lowered in health guidelines,” said John Duffy, utiligroundwater communities like Carmel, ties director at Carmel Utilities. “Each state compared to Indianapolis, which gets much has the option to be more stringent than of its supply from surface water. She also the EPA regulations, but no less. For each said utility companies provide water at levof the seven contaminants, Indiana’s state els that meet EPA standards, but there are primacy for the EPA, IDEM, has recognized a number of “emerging contaminants” that the EPA regulations and is not more strindon’t have set standards, such as pharmagent. For each of the seven contaminants, ceuticals and beauty products.

Carmel Water was below the levels en“Those are the silent sources of pollution forced by the EPA.” that you don’t see until it’s too late,” HoffAccording to EWG, Carmel’s antimony man said. levels have risen from “non-detectable” in Learn more about Carmel’s water quality 2013 to 0.34 parts per billion in 2014 and at goo.gl/gXLzST. to 2.3 ppb in 2015. Experts, however, don’t agree on the standards for determining the learn more impact of these chemicals.

The EWG, using “public health goals” esSue Maki, manager of environment initablished by California’s OEHHA, which are tiatives and education for the City of more stringent than the EPA requirements, Carmel, will give a presentation from 7 to determined that the safe amount of anti8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Carmel Clay Public mony in drinking water is 1 ppb. However, Library. She will discuss Carmel’s water the standard supplied by the federal Safe source – an aquifer – and the filtration Drinking Water Act is 6 ppb. The effects process it goes through as well as the of antimony at those levels are unclear, water carbon footprint. For more, visit but the World Health Organization reports carmel.lib.in.us/attend/calendar.cfm. that antimony ingested in larger amounts

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A shortage of judges in the United States District Court’s Southern District of Indiana has led to a judicial legal system emergency. Citizens have been warned to expect longer-than-normal wait times as their cases go through the system or even as they attempt to reach the courts by phone.

The district covers approximately the southern two-thirds of the state. In a 12-month period, its weighted filings per judgeship was 915, which ranks the court first in the circuit and second in the nation in caseloads.

The district has felt the effects of a vacancy since June 30, 2014, when Judge Sarah Evans Barker took senior status, a form of semi-retirement with the option for reduced caseloads. The judicial emergency was worsened by the deaths of Magistrate Judge Denise K. La Rue Aug. 2 and Judge

Larry J. McKinney Sept. 21. They were both serving the Southern District of Indiana through senior status.

Chief Deputy Clerk Alison Chestovich said the district is trying to function efficiently despite the emergency and ensure everyone gets their day in court. She said a long-term solution might include Congress adding more judgeships to the district.

Jay Kenworthy, a spokesman for Sen. Todd Young’s office, said Young has been working to quickly fill judicial vacancies. “(Young) has also spoken with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Charles Grassley about the crisis in the Southern District and supports adding an additional judge,” Kenworthy said.

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Team repeats as state champs

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Spencer Fields has coached some powerful boys tennis high school teams through his years at the helm of traditional state powers North Central, Park tennis Tudor and now Carmel.

This year’s Carmel team likely tops that list. The No. 1 Greyhounds completed a 22-0 season by beating No. 16 Jasper 5-0 Oct. 14 in the state championship match at North Central High School.

The Greyhounds dropped only nine games at the five spots. Earlier that day, the Greyhounds topped No. 5 Park Tudor 4-1 in the semifinals.

It was a repeat title for Carmel and the 10th state title in team history.

“This team had a whole different mojo to it and a different moxie about how they do things,” Fields said. “These guys are extremely high achievers in both the classroom and on court. This team is going to rival some of those best teams ever.”

Fields played on one of those teams, the 1989 state champion North Central team.

As a coach, Fields has two state boys titles each at North Central and Carmel. He also coached the Carmel girls to a state

The Carmel High School boys tennis team celebrates its second consecutive state title Oct. 14 at North Central High School. (Submitted photo)

title in the spring.

Senior Patrick Fletchall (18-0 at No. 1 singles), sophomore Presley Thieneman (18-0 at No. 2) and sophomore Nishanth Basavareddy (20-0 at No. 3) went unbeaten en route to the state title.

“We definitely were keeping each other sharp,” Thieneman said. “We’re always pushing each other. We’re all really competitive and we all want to be the best.”

The Greyhounds stayed on track despite the emotion of beating No. 2 North Central 4-1 in the Oct. 13 quarterfinals. The only letdown was the previously unbeaten doubles team of senior Drew Michael and junior Timmy Dixon losing to Park Tudor’s senior duo of Will Emhardt and Drew Wiegel.

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Documentaries explore Carmel’s former farms

By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com Once upon a not-too-distant time, Carmel’s urban center was something other than a bustling hub of art, business, entertainment and modern documentary architecture.

Rather, it was a rural expanse of farmland dotted with old homes, barns, tractors and assorted livestock.

Retired farmer Bob Huber remembers it well.

“At one time I farmed Huber north of 116th Street all the way from Spring Mill to The Palladium. We were raising 2,000 to 3,000 head of hogs a year,” Huber recalls in an upcoming documentary, one of two that will premiere Oct. 29 at Carmel Schwitzer Clay Public Library.

Presented by the Clay Township Trustee and The OMNI Centre for Public Media, the 20-minute videos, “Walnut Farm” and “Schwitzer Farm,” document the histories of bygone farm operations that were once

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Bob Huber raised pigs on his farm north of 116th Street from Spring Mill Road to what is now The Palladium. (Submitted photo)

prominent features of Carmel’s landscape.

Part of the ongoing “Historical Farms of Clay Township” series, the event is from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

“After each documentary, there will be an opportunity for a 10- to 15-minute Q&A with persons featured in the documentary,” Jim Mullett of OMNI Centre said. “There will be a reception for attendees to talk with participants.”

Two of the participants are Bob Huber of Walnut Farm and Lou Schwitzer III of Schwitzer Farm. They offer firsthand recollections of the histories of their respective

family farms.

Walnut Farm, which derived its name from two stately walnut trees on the side of the driveway, was a sprawling farming and livestock operation. Bob and his “city girl” wife, Judy Huber (who also is featured in the video), ran the business.

Schwitzer Farm, which was also along 116th Street, was a 500-acre enterprise that included a 3,400-foot air strip that ran from 116th Street to 106th Street. Schwitzer III’s grandfather, Lou Schwitzer, won the opening event (an airplane race) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909. He established the Schwitzer Corp. in Indianapolis, which was the first company in Indianapolis with corporate aircraft.

“When I learned to fly in 1963, I flew quite often in and out of the farm, as did my father with both the corporate aircraft and his own personal planes,” Schwitzer III said. “He even built a hanger in the 33-acre parcel.”

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Pumpkinfest returns Oct. 28

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com

ily oriented event so that you can spend time outside enjoying the fall weather.”

Students from Carmel High School and The Carmel Arts Council and Carmel Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School will proMayor’s Youth Council want Carmel resivide activities at the festival. dents to enjoy “Last year we had face painting, fundraiser some fall family outdoor games, simple campfire time during the games. There was a pumpkin carvfifth annual Pumpkinfest. The event er and hayrides,” Mamidipalli said. will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at the “They really seemed to enjoy those, City Hall Gazebo. The event is free so we’ll have them again this year.” to attend but donations will be There also will be performances accepted.

Mamidipalli by individual high school singers “The way we fundraise is all and elementary school groups. Food trucks through donations. It’s purely whether guests want to or not,” CMYC member Laas- will be on hand for guests to purchase food ya Mamidipalli said. “We don’t want to force and beverages.

Weather shouldn’t keep families from anyone to donate. Anything we receive will enjoying Pumpkinfest. go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.”

“In the case of rain we will move it to the The festival will include activities for the firehouse,” Mamidipalli said. whole family.

Last year’s event drew more than 300 “We will have food, games, a costume people and raised more than $2,000 for parade, hayrides and prizes. We will have Make-A-Wish Foundation. activities for little kids like pumpkin decoFor more, visit cmycouncil.com. rating,” Mamidipalli said. “It’s mainly a famArt Without Borders show – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., presents Nea Kavala Art Without Borders from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Art will be on display and available to purchase, with proceeds going to the refugee families.

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Sylvan Center relocates

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com The Carmel Sylvan Center may have a new location and look, but the mission remains the same: Help students be the best they can be. education “We want to be a resource for the community, not just a ‘unique tutoring service.’ When I first bought Sylvan 20-plus years ago, it was looked on as a negative thing if you had to go there,” owner Kent Kolbow said.

“Now, there are a lot of schools and libraries who do STEM programs, and we are building partnerships because we all have the same goal in mind, to have successful kids.”

The Carmel center at 1400 S. Guilford Rd. is approximately 3,000 square feet. A move to a new building was easier, Kolbow said, than trying to rewire an existing location for updated technology. The center has instructional rooms with no more than three students per teacher.

“Three-on-one works best because it gives students time to do stuff on their own but then they can also work as a group,” Kolbow said. “We don’t allow par-

Noah Fitzgerald, a kindergarten student from Carmel who won a lifetime of free Sylvan services, pauses with Sylvan Center owner Kent Kolbow. (Submitted photo)

ents to force their kids to come here. We want them to want to be here.”

Kolbow, a math and physics teacher by trade, spends about 15 hours a week teaching at a Sylvan Center in his hometown of South Bend.

“There are probably very few owners who also teach. My wife jokes that there isn’t one time that we go out in public that someone doesn’t come up and tell me how well they are doing,” he said. “When you see kids who are happy about learning, that is why I do it.”

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This event features table designs from local vendors,designers and florists displayed throughout the mansion.

Enjoy complimentary coffee,tea and cookies provided in the ballroom.

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Chaucie’s Place holds Treasure Our Children gala

Above, from left, Kendra Fauth-Edwards (Carmel), Andrea Gilman (Fishers) and Lynna Leatherman (Carmel) pause at the Chaucie’s Place Treasure Our Children fundraiser Oct. 12 at Ritz Charles in Carmel. The 17th annual gala raised funds to support the nonprofit’s mission to end child abuse and youth suicide by providing prevention programs.

Right, from left, Lamar Parrish (Carmel), Robert Reinke (Carmel) and Sue Reinke (Carmel). (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Do you know where or when you will eat your next meal?

Many Hoosiers don’t giving back have an answer. According to Million Meal Marathon former executive director and current board member Jill Madinger of Carmel, the number is staggering.

“In Indiana alone, 1 million people don’t know where they’ll get their next meal,” she said.

The Million Meal Marathon is a program of Million Meal Movement, a humanitarian food aid organization that feeds the hungry at home while teaching children and communities the power of volunteerism. Launched in 2007 by Dan and Nancy Hintz of Carmel, the organization has provided nearly 28 million meals to families in Indiana and around the world, all packaged by volunteers.

The seventh annual Million Meal Marathon, presented by Strada Education Network and the Indianapolis Colts, brought together more than 3,000 community members Oct. 10 at Lucas Oil Stadium with the intent of packing 1 million meals in a single day.

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Volunteers from corporate sponsor organizations, local civic groups, churches, Indianapolis-area schools and families worked in four, two-hour shifts alongside Indianapolis Colts players and cheerleaders to hand-package nutritious meals for hungry Hoosiers.

The Million Meal Movement is privately funded.

“This can be a very rewarding experience. In a few short hours people can make a huge contribution to the hunger issue in Indiana,” Madinger said. “Pack today and in two weeks the meals can be sitting on someone’s table.”

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CHS Book Crooks fundraiser benefits libraries

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School librarian Terri Ramos wanted Banned Books Week to pay off. education The annual week, which was Sept. 24 to 30 this year, is designed to raise awareness about the harm of censorship and promote the freedom to teach.

“We wanted to draw attention to Banned Books and censorship and at the same time raise money for libraries, one out of Texas and one out of Florida, that had been affected by the hurricanes,” said Ramos, department chair for media and communications.

What Ramos concocted was a plan using an app to turn 11 teachers’ photos into police mug shots and calling them Book Crooks. Each teacher chose a banned book to discuss and had a bucket to collect funds.

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Kim Lenzo, who teaches in the family consumer science department, collected the most money, more than $600. As a reward, she wore a pinstriped jail uniform the entire school day. There were bars on her classroom.

Ramos said more than $1,900 was collected. She expected the figure would top $2,000 with the teachers paying $1 to wear jeans Oct. 4.

The American Library Association has a list of books that have been challenged.

“They put the most popularly banned books of the decade (on the list),” Ramos said. “Lots of books are challenged for lots of different reasons.”

Matt Dillon, a social studies teacher, went on the TV announcements to kick off the fundraising campaign.

“He held up a ‘Harry Potter’ book and said ‘we won’t have any magic in here’ and put it down,” Ramos said. “He had a stack of books, zeroed it down to one thing and threw it down on the ground.”

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By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com When it comes to sports, Maggie Shafer doesn’t shy away from a challenge.

Neither does Elizabeth Brazda.

As far as they are consports cerned, the tougher the sport, so much the better ­— which explains why they embrace their roles on Carmel Middle School’s eighth-grade football team.

Shafer plays on the offensive and defensive lines. Brazda plays wide receiver and defensive back. Both played a hand in a season that ended with the team as runner-up in the county championship game.

“I enjoy being a part of a team, and the energy those guys give off is just amazing,” said Shafer, a first-year football player.

“Every time we win, or no matter what happens, we always have a good spirit.”

Brazda, who played on the seventh-grade team last season, echoed the sentiment.

“I really like it. All the guys are funny and very supportive,” she said. “I just like the whole aspect of it.”

Including the contact, which she shrugs off as easily as would-be tacklers.

“Sometimes it hurts,” she said. “But for

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the most part it really doesn’t because you’re wearing all those pads.”

Shafer and Brazda, both 13, are the only girls in the CMS football program. But they have been embraced by teammates and are, according to head coach Guy Jewett, hard workers with quick learning curves.

“It has been great coaching them this year,” Jewett said. “They are no different than the boys. Liz has even been captain one week.”

Although Shafer and Brazda are the only female players at CMS, they are not the only females in the program.

Katelynne Hartman is in her first season as an assistant coach on the seventh-grade team. A Fishers resident, she grew up playing football, including in recreation leagues and middle school, and has walked the path Shafer and Brazda are navigating.

Although Hartman doesn’t coach either player, she knows them well. She teaches seventh-grade math at CMS and has Brazda in class.

“She’s not the loudest person around, but she’s determined to do her best and always is willing to try new things and give it a shot,” Hartman said. “So I think she tried football and liked it and told herself to stick with it, so she’s continued to do that.”

Shafer arrived at football in similar fashion. When opportunity knocked, she flung open the door.

“I’ve always wanted to play football, so I was like, ‘I have a chance, I’m going to have my parents sign the permission slip,’ and kind of went out there and did it,” Shafer said. “I’ve always been a tomboy. I’ve never really liked girls sports or anything that isn’t rough.”

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By Raiha Zainab news@currentincarmel.com The Ghosts & Goblins 5K and 2K will return Oct. 28 to raise funds for the Carmel Education Foundation. fundraiser The run will begin at 9 a.m. with registration from 7 to 8 a.m. that morning. It will start and end at the Carmel High School main cafeteria. Participants can register online at carmelghostrun.com or at the school. Cost is $20 for students and $30 for non-students.

“The foundation’s goal is to raise as much money as possible so we can give grants to teachers,” said Barbara Danquist, CEF co-executive director. “We were able to allocate $44,000 last year from all of our fundraisers, and we had some 70 teachers that were able to put something back in their classroom.”

CHS will host a Packet Pick Up Party from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27. It will include registration, face painting, music and a photo booth.

At the run, CEF will award prizes for costumes and participation of local schools, clubs and groups.

Christy Herring, Lauren Herring, Lily Beard and Emmy Beard from Prairie Trace Elementary participate in a previous Ghosts & Goblins race.

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Danquist said the event is fun and family friendly.

“You can see how (participants) are cramming themselves on the front lines with their costumes,” Danquist said. “They are so excited to run before we say ‘Go.’ And then all of a sudden, we have marshmallows and ghosts and witches running along the trail going as fast as they can.”

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Carmel community rallies around 2-year-old battling cancer

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Carmel residents Lindsay and Toby Ohmer saw their worlds change forever July 14.

It was a busy Friday. cover story Lindsay, who is pregnant with child No. 2, went to a morning ultrasound and found out the couple is having another daughter.

For two days, their 2-year-old daughter, Marley, had been complaining about back pain, even waking up in the middle of the night screaming. So they took her to their pediatrician, thinking it might be a bladder infection, hoping to handle it before the weekend began.

“I thought I’m probably overreacting, but it’s a Friday so might as well,” Lindsay said.

The doctor took X-rays and they drove home. No serious worries went through their minds.

But a few hours later, the doctor called.

“Our pediatrician told us to go down to Riley (Hospital for Children), ‘Oh and pack a bag because you’ll probably be there overnight,’” Lindsay said. “We were supposed to have the gender reveal party that night with our parents. Well, that didn’t happen.”

After multiple tests at Riley, it was clear that Marley had cancer.

Their 2-year-old girl, who loves playing

with dogs, making crafts and memorizing her favorite children’s books, has a mass the size of a potato in her abdomen, close to her kidneys.

“You didn’t eat a potato, did you?” Toby asked his daughter as she played with a plastic Toby, Marley and Lindsay Ohmer. (Photos by Nicole Aasen) Mr. Potato Head toy. hair but hasn’t lost her positive outlook. The “No, I didn’t eat a ta-ta-to,” Marley said, toddler loves going into the playroom and mispronouncing the word like most 2-yearpetting the hospital dog named Murphy. olds would. She’s unaware of exactly But what she’s become known for is her what’s going on medically. red cowgirl boots. She marches around in “So that’s the size of this mass,” Toby bright boots, her second pair since she outsaid. “We’re fortunate that it’s treatable.” grew her original ones from when she was Marley has been diagnosed with a stage about 6 months old.

3 neuroblastoma. The prognosis looks “She wore her boots around the hospital favorable and chemotherapy is the prenonstop, and people got to know her by her scribed treatment. The Ohmers are confiboots,” she said. “And so we came up with dent surgery isn’t necessary.

Marley’s March.”

Nonetheless, for a family with another Marley’s March is a Facebook page the child on the way, even a favorable cancer Ohmers started to communicate with family diagnosis takes its toll. Especially when and friends about Marley’s progress. Marley Lindsay couldn’t even hug her own daughoften wears a shirt that says, “Marley’s ter because she was “officially radioactive” March” on the front. The back reads “Never from her medication. underestimate a girl and her red boots.”

“Dad got lots of snuggles that night,” she Page likes soared to more than 650 said. and people asked how they could help In the months since, Marley has lost her the young mom and dad who grew up

in Carmel.

“It’s been pretty incredible,” said Toby, a 35-year-old sales representative. “Every post gets thousands of views. We’re pretty lucky to have such an awesome support system.”

Show of support Friends of the Ohmers decided to organize a fundraiser for Marley’s March since Lindsay, a 33-year-old Realtor, hasn’t been able to work as much since the cancer diagnosis. Pizzology donated 10 percent of its Oct. 4 sales to Marley’s March. Customers lined up all day to support the Ohmers.

“People were waiting 45 minutes for food since they were so busy, and people didn’t mind,” Lindsay said. “I just thought we’d go there and eat, and we didn’t know how big it would be. The people who willingly waited an hour and a half just to sit down and eat, it blew my mind. It’s apparently the busiest night Pizzology has ever had.”

A second fundraiser is planned for Dec. 1 through Circle

City Athletics, where Toby has played kickball for six years.

CCA is organizing its 4th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl, where attendees visit several bars in Broad Ripple, including Mineshaft, Average Joes, Broad Ripple Tavern, Old Pros Table, Rock Lobster and Brickhouse Piano Bar. A portion of proceeds from each ticket will go to a nonprofit that the attendee chooses, with Marley’s March being one of the options.

The Ohmers are appreciative of the fundraiser, but they likely won’t attend. Dec. 1 is their due date.

“I’ll be either having a baby or really pregnant,” Lindsay said, laughing.

Marley Ohmer, 2, wears a shirt that reads, “Never underestimate a girl and her red boots.”

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Seasonal events in your area CARMEL Pumpkinfest – The Mayor’s Youth Council and the Carmel Arts Council will host Pumpkinfest from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the City Hall Gazebo. This family-friendly event will feature music, food, pumpkin carving, costume contest and more. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish.

Highgarden Halloween – The Carrie Holle Group of Highgarden Real Estate will host the third annual Highgarden Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27, in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Halloween festivities include trick-or-treating on Main Street, a pet costume contest, and a kid’s costume contest. For more, visit thecarriehollegroup. com.

WESTFIELD Fireside Tales — Westfield Parks and Recreation will present another round of Fireside Tales from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Simon Moon Park, 2710 E. 171st St., Westfield.

Guests can enjoy s’mores and a craft in addition to the story.

Barktoberfest — Bring your furry friend and help support the Humane Society of Hamilton County at the inaugural Barktoberfest at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St., Westfield, from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Guests

will find pet-related vendors, activities for humans and dogs, a canine agility course, silent auctions, live entertainment and other contests. Food and beer vendors will be on-site. All proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Hamilton County.

Historic Underground Railroad Ghost Walk — Presented by Unseenpress Historic Ghost Walk Tours, this walking tour will venture around downtown Westfield starting at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. on Oct. 28 and 31 and Nov. 18. Times vary by date. For more, visit unseenpress.com.

ZIONSVILLE Halloween dog walk — At 6 p.m. Oct. 27, dress yourself and your pooch up for this fun group dog walk through the Zion Nature Sanctuary at Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St., Zionsville.

Halloween hike — From 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St., join staff and other community members for a not-so-scary event for your little trick-ortreater. Registration is required. Register by emailing naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov.

Spooky night out — Not for the faint of heart, take an eerie hike through the woods of Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech

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Trick-or-treating times Carmel: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Fishers: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Noblesville: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Westfield: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Zionsville: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31

St. Then, gather around thecampfire for Halloween treats. Don’t forget to bring a scary story or two to share. Registration is required as space is limited. Register by emailing naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov.

FISHERS Octoboo! — Guests of this event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers, can celebrate Halloween by dressing in costume and visiting treat stations throughout the library and take part in various crafts. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

Ghost hunting in Indiana — From 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers, will welcome Nicole and Michael Kobrowski of Unseenpress. com, Inc., to present perplexing paranormal activity, investigations and sites in Hamilton County and surrounding areas. For more, visit hepl.lib.in.us.

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o b s e r v ation Value of self-worth Commentary by Terry Anker

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

In a lifetime of work, some things go well and some things proceed not so well.

But, if we are lucky and persevere, one can manage to pull together a bit of success.

A few find themselves having built a most impressive operation – highly productive and well-regarded by all who bear witness.

One might imagine that such a person would naturally expect to be granted suitable compensation for such success. But, all too often, it doesn’t work out that way.

Income disparity and performance variability are the hobgoblin of our modern age.

Shouldn’t the hardest-working and most intellectually adroit merit the highest gratitude in our society?

If one is not properly appreciated (because of gender, address or otherwise), how can it not be appropriate to ask why?

In these many years on the planet, most of us come to know that humans are selfinterested. Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith wrote that most of us care more about the splinter in our finger than the death of a million in China.

We all have internal and external motivators. Certainly, there are times when the external motivators are weak. However, we have enormous sway over what and how motivation comes from inside. Taking measure of our own worth is incumbent only upon us – it is derived from within and unknown to others. Do blaming others for not seeing our worth fall to them? Or, does the responsibility to be noticed and treated fairly end with ourselves? Their perspective may make our challenge difficult. Yet, mustn’t we learn and value our own contributions because few others ever will?

Well, I experienced another near-perfect storm the other night. Not enough sleep, a long day at work, anxiety over humor driving a mini-bus with eight teenagers to West Lafayette the following morning and a Community Night filled with detailed descriptions of 75-plus marching band movements, four alumni award presentations and a litany of “thank yous” during which I may have actually dozed off. By 9:15 p.m., I couldn’t hold back the complaining, eye-rolling or phone Solitaire wave of exhaustion and impatience.

Doo did not find me entertaining and handed me the keys. Message? “If you can’t pull your shtick together right now, leave. This is about our daughter. And the car I might win.” Fine. His stinky breath was driving me bonkers, anyway. And yes, I told him.

The problem is that when I’m severely sleep-deprived and “stuck” at an event, I completely ignore everyone else around me and focus on how awful I feel. I can usually buy time by retreating to a bathroom, but often I just revert to rudeness. I simply cannot control the expressions on my face or the words that come out of my mouth, even though I know they are hurtful and/or disrespectful. It’s total decompensation.

Through the years, Doo has learned to recognize the signs and does his best to “handle” me before I go Chernobyl. I must have been throwing off major radiation warnings because after five more minutes of me pouting (I couldn’t actually leave; I’d just have to come back for him), he called the ball. I was home in bed within minutes.

So despite the near-perfect storm, the Danielle Wilson did not sink. Thanks, Doo! Peace out.

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Welcome back, fall!

Commentary by Jim Serger It’s fall!

At 53 degrees, “Oh, how I missed you so much” is what I whisseasons pered to my sweatshirt as I walked out to the bus stop with my daughter.

On the wooden hanger it hung at the ready for months. It was just looking at me all summer, pushed off, way in the corner. Then, whammo, I reached for it, pulled it over my head, and the sheer feeling of it on said ‘fall.’

Several high school and college football games are in the books, and all my fall clothes are moved to the front of the closet, all within reach.

Grilled cheese and tomato soup is on the menu in the near future. What is it about fall that gets us so excited? Sweaters, bonfires, Colts football, crisp local apples, pumpkins. The 70s during the day and the 50s at night—no heat nor air-

conditioner running.

Fall screams blankets, sweatpants and turtlenecks yet still wearing shorts a few weekends. It’s the descent of the leaves, the aerating of the yard and over-seeding of the turf. It’s the feeling of being outside, the feeling of crisp air—not too hot, not too cold, just right. Hayrides, local orchards, corn mazes, maybe even a trip to a local winery.

Maybe fall should be called spring. It seems as though we just get so excited about this season. The store shelves reflect that. Pumpkin spice and cinnamon scents fill the aisles. Little witches, candy corn, kettle corn and apple cider are the topic of conversation. Oh, fall, how I have missed you so much.

Jim Serger is an author and Carmel resident.

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Not an average one night stand Commentary by Dick Wolfsie I’m at a loss to understand why people camped out for days for the opening of the new IKEA store in Fishers. humor Back in the good old days, you could wait in your house for UPS to deliver your online furniture purchases … instead of sleeping in a tent on the cold concrete and missing the latest episode of “Will and Grace.”

I’d like to tell you about a one-night stand. No, I didn’t have a one-night stand.

I bought one online a few years ago, and it required assembly. Every piece in the kit was assigned a letter. All the grooves were numbered and there was an actual picture of all six kinds of screws and nails.

This instruction manual was in three languages: English, Spanish and French.

That was an immediate distraction for me, because the phrase “Avec precaution, retourner l’element sur ses chants avant” sounds a lot sexier than “Carefully turn your unit over and onto its front edges.”

I’m not good with tools. The directions said I needed a Phillips screwdriver. That would be equal parts vodka, orange juice and Milk of Magnesia, right?

This night stand’s manufacturer provided a hotline number — answered by the very same kind of people who respond to those life-and-death turkey questions on Thanksgiving morning. One year, I abused that phone number after downing a couple of wine coolers. I called to ask if I could take a frozen turkey in the sauna with me to defrost it. It’s hard to make those folks laugh.

After I got my bedside table assembled, I was pretty happy with myself, although it didn’t look exactly like the photo on the box. Mary Ellen thought it was the biggest birdhouse she had ever seen.

I went to the newly opened IKEA yesterday to see if it might make a good subject for one of my TV segments. I had an appointment with the district manager. When I entered his office, he said something I know he’s said a thousand times, but it still made me laugh.

“Come in,” he said. “Please make a chair and have a seat.”

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Owner Alec Tod said the idea to open his own coffee shop and roastery started with a popcorn popper, a coming soon camp stove and the desire to feed his own habit of enjoying fresh roasted coffee while celebrating its culture.

Indie Coffee Roasters is aiming to open in January in Carmel’s Arts & Design District at 220 E. Main St. Tod, along with his wife, Jenny, who are Fishers residents, and another Carmel couple, came together in March to work on offering coffee before it was mass-produced and filled with sugary syrup.

The drink menu will feature healthy, all-natural, low-sugar, low-calorie, nonprocessed options, including traditional espresso and cappuccino, hot chocolate, sparkling water, a traditional full-leaf tea and nitrogen cold brew coffee.

Tod said the shop will have a retro, vintage, welcoming feel.

“You should hear a little rattling of the beans in the roaster rolling around,” Tod said.

A new coffee shop and roastery focused on the art of coffee will open this winter at 220 E. Main St. (Submitted photo)

The shop is named after the couple’s dog, Indie.

Tod said the shop will focus on rethinking the coffee shop experience with an emphasis on service and educating customers about the art of coffee making. The shop plans to host educational courses, including Coffee 101, Home Brewing 101 and advanced coffee roasting classes. The shop will feature its own in-house coffee roaster in an open, community-oriented environment.

The coffee shop also plans to join with strategic local partners like Circle City Kombucha, Porter Books and Bread and Great American Donut.

For more, visit indiecoffeeroasters.com.

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The Pedcor Square Building in the Carmel City Center will soon be the new home of Indigo BioAutomation’s relocation company headquarters.

The company, which provides automated data analysis, data management and data integration solutions to clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology research laboratories will occupy all of the second floor of the building, approximately 9,700 square feet.

Company founder and CEO Randall Julian said several factors went into the decision, including the fact the current lease in northwest Indianapolis was due to expire and a desire to relocate to the north side where many employees live.

“Our Chief Operating Officer, Sharon Mcilwaine, did an analysis from input gathered from the entire company about what type of space and locale would make a great workplace,” Julian said. “Some of the criteria included the ability for our employees to have easy access to running and biking trails and proximity to lunch spots for

Indigo BioAutomation will soon move its headquarters to Pedcor Square in the second floor of the building on the right. (Submitted photo)

weekly team gatherings.”

Julian said City Center scored “high marks” for those factors, plus it provided a workplace with a combination of private and collaborative work areas.

Indigo BioAutomation has 32 full-time employees. Julian said the company is growing and hiring is under way.

“Our main product has a significant share of the laboratory data analysis market, and we expect precision medicine and data analytics to be an increasingly important tool for health care, so we expect that market to continue growing,” he said.

Indigo BioAutomation is scheduled to begin operations at its new location in early December.

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Ownership changes come to Izzy’s Dog Bakery

Dispatches Square Donuts plans reopening – Square Donuts in Carmel is aiming to reopen its doors Dec. 1. A sign on the door made the announcement, although officials were not available for an interview as of Oct. 20.

The shop closed in August after the Indiana State Health Dept. found four critical violations at the Square Donuts bakery in Indianapolis. It found “an extremely heavy gnat infestation” and other violations. The bakery received clearance to resume operations Aug. 18, but a sign in the Carmel store’s window previously said it was temporarily closed for reorganization.

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By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com John Mikesell said he was thinking about retiring after almost 12 years running his business, Izzy’s Place: A Dog Bakery, at 816 W. Main St., Carmel. new owners Mikesell, 74, was ready to travel and spend time with his partner, Carolyn Goeke, a co-owner who retired from daily shifts at the bakery four years ago.

“I love to travel, but John hasn’t been able to go with me since he’s working,” Goeke said.

The hard part of the decision was what would happen to the business. Mikesell said he’s developed such great relationships with his customers — many of whom rely on him for all-natural healthy dog food and treats — and he didn’t want to let them down.

“We’ll miss our customers,” he said. “They’re like our family.”

So it warmed the hearts of Mikesell and Goeke to receive an email from longtime friends and customers Maureen and Al Boulanger expressing interest in buying the store.

“We thought about it and thought we’d like to take it over,” Maureen said. “Maybe this would be a good thing, to carry it on, because we love what they do.”

Maureen, who goes by Mo, said she’s been friends with Mikesell and Goeke for more than 15 years after meeting through a sheltie rescue organization. Mikesell and Goeke have owned several shelties over the years. Maureen has four of her own.

Maureen Boulanger grew up in New Zealand and came to the U.S. almost 30 years ago. She comes from a hotel background

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and left her day job to manage the store. Her husband, Al, a coowner, will continue to work at his own business.

Mikesell and Goeke left the business at the end of September.

The store reopened in mid-October as A Dog Bakery.

“It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m so excited,” Maureen said.

“It’s something I believe in.”

Mikesell said he’ll stop by on occasion to help with baking treats and fill in for shifts if the Boulangers are out of town.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Carmel resident Carol Freeman is hoping her breast cancer experience will encourage women of all ages to do regular breasts exams and get routine mammograms.

Freeman was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer last October at age 52 following a routine mammogram. She always made sure to take the time to follow the recommendaFreeman tions for breast cancer screenings. Triple negative breast cancer is an aggressive type that typically effects women younger than 50 and makes up 15 percent of breast cancer diagnoses.

Freeman connected with Dr. Kandice Ludwig, medical director of IU Health North Breast Program, for her treatment.

“Freeman did a wonderful job of being very active in her care. She was her own best advocate,” Ludwig said. “She had a

wonderful attitude the whole time.”

Freeman made a list of 50 silver linings from her journey with breast cancer. The list included not having to do her hair or discovering a new favorite short style when her hair began to grow back.

“My personal advice is to be sure you know your body, know your breasts, give yourself that exam every single month,” Freeman said. “Don’t waver from it. Once you turn 40, get that mammogram every year.”

The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk of breast cancer begin having regular mammograms at age Ludwig 40. Ludwig suggests that women who have a family history of breast cancer begin having mammograms 10 years earlier than when their youngest relative was diagnosed. Women are encouraged to begin self breast exams and clinical breast exams in their mid-20s.

“I think one of the important things for young woman to realize is that just because you’re young, doesn’t mean you can’t get breast cancer,” Ludwig said.

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Talking about knees and hips Commentary by Dr. Khalid Azzam

No one wants to see his or her parent in pain, and it can be difficult to know how to help. Here are some tips for talking with an aging parent about hip and aging knee replacements.

What are signs I should talk with my aging parent(s) about a hip or knee replacement?

If your parent is visibly in pain or frustrated that simple daily tasks have now become painful and uncomfortable, then it’s time to broach the topic. Hip and knee arthritis is a very common reason for pain in individuals ages 60 and older. If your parent has everyday pain in the groin, front of the thigh or in the knee, they should make a consultation.

A lot of patients think too long before deciding on a hip or knee replacement. Pain from hip or knee arthritis, after reaching a certain stage, is unlikely to go away. If your parent is considering joint replacement, encourage him or her to make an appointment to learn more.

How do you suggest approaching that conversation?

Make sure your parents know you’re coming from a genuine, caring place. Before having the conversation, educate yourself so you can provide helpful information.

What’s the process like for a hip or knee replacement patient?

In the first visit, patients will talk with their orthopedic surgeon about the pain and how it has affected their daily life, and they’ll get X-rays. A physical examination of the joint will be performed, and the surgeon will review the X-ray photos with the patient. If the patient is a good candidate for hip or knee replacement, he or she will pick a date for surgery. As the surgery date approaches, the patient will visit his or her orthopedic surgeon to discuss the procedure.

Patients also meet with a dedicated internist at this time to make sure they’re “medically cleared” for surgery and anesthesia. After surgery, patients have a series of follow-up appointments with their orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Khalid Azzam is an orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee arthritis specialist at IU Health.

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Stirling Matheson, as “Dracula,” with dancer Cheyanne Elam. (Photo by Mark Abarca)

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Matheson plays the title role of Count Dracula.

“Dracula is more of a looming presence than the lead role,” Matheson said. “It follows the novel closely, so it’s really followBallet Theatre of Indiana co-founder Stirling Matheson has ing Jonathan Harker and his party of Dr. John Seward, Dr. (Abrafound a new Halloween theme for his company to sink its teeth ham) Van Helsing and Lucy (Westenra). I’m barely on stage. I just into this fall. show up to kill somebody and then I disappear. At the end, there “At the beginning of our second season, we did an Edgar Allen is a massive fight.”

Poe show and we got a great response to that and we got our Matheson said he often was on stage more out of necessity. first sellout,” Matheson said. “We enjoyed it a lot, so we kept goUntil this year, Cole Companion and Matheson were the coming. Last year we did ‘Myths and Monsters.’” pany’s only male dancers.

This year, Matheson has turned “We’ve been pulling to Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” The What: Ballet Theatre of Indiana’s “Dracula.” double-duty,” Matheson said.

Carmel-based ballet company, When: 7:30 p.m Oct. 27, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. “This year we’ve hired a new which was founded in 2014, 28 and 3 p.m. Oct. 29. dancer named Simon Pawwill present “Dracula” Oct. Where: Basile Theatre at the Athenaeum, 407 lak, who will play Jonathan 27 to 29 at the Basile TheE. Michigan St., Indianapolis.

Harker. He’s a great dancer. atre at the Athenaeum in For more: Visit btindiana.org.

He’s a machine of a man. You Indianapolis. can’t stop him. It’s nice to “It’s an all new production and be able to hand off some of it’s quite a production,” Matheson these bigger roles to Simon and I can take more of a step back said. “Just the production aspect of it is the most ambitious from performing to have more of my mental capacity open to my thing we’ve done, for sure. There are a number of different choreographing and directing the ballet.” scenes and more drops (painted backdrops) than we’ve had in There are 11 women and three men in the ballet. the Athenaeum before. I’ve made three squibs that are remote“As a choreographer, I think it’s my best work,” Matheson said. activated, compressed devices that shoot fake blood out of a Matheson said scenes Companion choreographed are some of performer. Those are homemade. Costumes were a significant his best as well. challenge for this show.”

“Honestly, I think this is going to be our strongest production,” Audrey Robson, a company member and BTI public relations Matheson said. and marketing director, said it’s the favorite thing the company has done.

Screening set “It covers a lot of ground artistically and melds both classical and contemporary ballet,” Robson said. “I think most people picBTI’s short film project, “Absolution,” which was choreoture fairies and pink tutus when they think of ballet, but we’re graphed by Sarah Farnsley, will have a public screening at presenting ballet through a new and somewhat terrifying lens.

Prime 47 Clay Terrace in Carmel from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.

We’ll incorporate stage combat, fake blood and squibs. We’re The film is being submitted to film festivals. There will be a using the music of Philip Feeney, which really brings out the silent auction at the event. drama, even incorporating screams into the music.”

‘Weird Al’ to appear at Palladium in March 2018 editorial@youarecurrent.com Musical humorist “Weird Al” Yankovic will visit The Palladium in Carmel in March 2018 on a road trip he calls “The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.”

Comedian Emo Philips is the special guest for the show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. March 29. Tickets starting at $30 go on sale Yankovic at noon Oct. 20, online at TheCenterPresents.org or by phone at 317843-3800. VIP packages are available. The event is part of the Center’s 2017-18 season sponsored by Allied Solutions.

“Weird Al” is known for such pop song parodies as “Eat It” and “Amish Paradise.”

Yankovic is the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time, and his appeal remains as strong as ever. His most recent release, “Mandatory Fun,” was the first comedy album in history to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200.

Westfield – Urban Vines, 303 E 161st St., will host an open mic night at 7 p.m. Nov. 1.

Sets are for 3 to 15 minutes. Comedy, poetry, music and more are welcome but participants must keep the content clean. For more, visit Urban Vines on Facebook.

Carmel —The National Martial Artists and Acrobats of China will perform at 3 p.m.

Oct. 29 at The Palladium in Carmel.

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin of the People’s Republic of China is one of that nation’s top acrobatic troupes, with more than 100 performers enacting feats of acrobatics, magic and martial arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Zionsville — The Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Fall Barn Bash is set from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28 at the newly renovated Demaree Barn in Zionsville. The Stockwell Band will perform.

There will be a pig roast/BBQ, line dancing, cowboy cocktails and Sun King beer. Admission is $100 per person. Proceeds benefit ATI. For more, visit atistage.org.

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“PB&J presents Wild Things of Sendak,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Ages 1 to 7 can dress up as their favorite “wild thing” and join for a jazz-filled, storytelling journey into the works of Maurice Sendak that includes a wacky rendition of “Where the Wild Things Are.” Jazz pianist Dave Hepler and actor Will Gould bring to life the works of Sendak through storytelling and music.

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“Songwriter Showcase,” The Cat Theatre, Carmel

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Zionsville singer/songwriter and founding artistic director of Mad Diamond, Brett Wiscons, presents an evening of local talent that includes Dacota Muckey, Tommy, Haley Jonay and Kristi Kroker, plus an opening spotlight by Nate Wolfe.

Cost: $10.

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“Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts

7:30 p.m., Oct. 26.

The show is a genre-busting, rotating collective of musicians and vocalists that re-imagines modern pop hits in the style of jazz, ragtime and swing classics of the 1920s-1950s. The music videos of these collaborative covers have become viral sensations with millions of views on YouTube.

Ken Klingenmeiwer stars as Gepetto and Jaddy Ciucci plays Pinocchio.

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“Pinocchio,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

Cost: $10 per child (two adult free tickets with each child).

4-8 p.m., Oct. 28

Cost: $15-$54. More: thecenterpresents.org, 317-843-3800.

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Join the celebration of the Day of the Dead as loved ones are remembered with a festival and a performance by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos. The free festival is from 4 to 6 p.m. outside, with traditional dance performance at 6 p.m. inside.

Cost: $5 and $10 More: artsforlawrence.org, 317-875-1900.

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” with the Indiana Wind Symphony, Columbia Club, Indianapolis

6-11 p.m., Oct. 28

The IWS hosts a black tie optional fundraising gala with specialty cocktails, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing to Sharon Gamble and the JoySwing orchestra performing music from award-winning arrangers and composers.

Cost: $150 each or $1,500 for table of 10.

More: Indianawindsymphony.org.

3 p.m., Oct. 29.

The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin of the People’s Republic of China is one of that nation’s top acrobatic troupes, with more than 100 performers enacting feats of acrobatics, magic and martial arts.

Cost: $34.50-$85. More: thecenterpresents.org, 317-843-3800.

“Dia de los Muertos,” Theater at the Fort, Lawrence

More: thecenterpresents.org, 317-843-3800.

“National Martial Artists and Acrobats of China,” The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

10 a.m., Oct. 20; and 1 p.m., Oct. 21 (continues through Nov. 11.)

A kind-hearted puppet maker dreams of having a son. To grant his wish the Blue Fairy brings his wooden puppet to life, and the adventure begins. Recommended for ages preschool through sixth grade.

Cost: $16.50 (includes juice box and snack.

10:30 a.m., Oct 28.

“The Originalist,” Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage, Indianapolis

7:30 p.m., Oct. 26 and Oct. 27; 5 p.m., Oct. 28; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Oct. 29; 6:30 p.m., Oct. 31 (continues through Nov. 12).

Supreme Court Justice and conservative icon Antonin Scalia hires a young, liberal, female law clerk, and opinions start flying right and left. Every point of view is explored in this openminded look at one of our most galvanizing national figures.

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Portillo’s Where it is: 9201 E. 116th St., Fishers When it’s open: Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mark’s take: Welcome to a brand new dining experience, where a retro vibe meets a contemporary setting. At Portillo’s, you’ll find a very casual atmosphere that’s fit for family dining, hanging out with friends or an after work dinner. It’s lively and fun with a stroll down memory lane.

What to get: Jumbo Chili Cheese Dog. Yes, size does matter when it comes to chili cheese dogs, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Make sure to ask for peppers. Onions are optional. Chili cheese dogs not for you?

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Soup for late fall Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley In cold weather there’s nothing better than soup, and here’s a very easy soup to make that will bring all tailgaters back for seconds.

Italian Wedding Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 cup diced onions, 1 cup chopped carrots (1/4 to 1/2 inches chop), 1 cup chopped celery (1/4 to 1/2 inches chop), 10 cups chicken stock or broth, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 1/4 cup small pasta, 1/2 teaspoon dill weed, 10 oz. bag baby spinach washed and trimmed, 24 oz. bag Johnsonville Classic Italian Style Meatballs (pre-cooked) Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 350. Dice onion, carrots and celery and set them aside, mixed, in a bowl. Wash spinach, cut off the stems and set aside. Bake meatballs according to the package directions. When meatballs are done, cool enough to then cut into halves. Put olive oil into a heavy large soup pot on medium low heat and sauté onion, celery and carrots until soft (5 to 6 minutes). Stir veggies occasionally

Italian Wedding Soup is a warm food for cold weather.

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and add the wine and chicken stock as you bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the pasta and cook until it is tender (6 to 7 minutes). Add the dill weed and meatballs and cook for 1 minute; then add the spinach, stir and cook for another minute. Cool soup on your deck and then refrigerate overnight.

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For Carmel High School senior Addison Stein, being in the Princess Academy is one of her favorite choirs parts of being in Accents.

The Accents, the school’s all-female show choir, hosts the fundraising event for girls and boys ages 4 to 8 from 1 to Crawford 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the freshmen cafeteria at CHS. “It’s incredible to get to create a day of magic for these little girls and boys, and I enjoy dressing up and playing pretend just as much as they do,” Stein said. “It’s a really unique way to give back to our community, and I feel so blessed to be a part of something so special. To give these little kids a chance to be a princess or prince for a day is an opportunity I wish could be given to every kid.”

Like Stein, senior Ashley Yeoman said the Princess Academy was undoubtedly one of her favorite participation activities of 2016.

“I am thrilled that I have the privilege to do so again,” Yeoman said. “Interacting

with the younger boys and girls is truly incredible. They are so excited for a day full of activities while being surrounded by princesses, and their smiles are so infectious that everyone involved can’t help but to have a good time along with them.”

Junior Allie Crawford said being involved in this unique fundraiser in the past year was extremely Stein rewarding. Crawford served as a fairy godmother to a small group of princesses in training.

“This meant that I was to lead the attendees through the day’s events at the Academy and assist them in the end-ofday performance for friends and family,” Crawford said. “It was splendid spending the day sharing the joy of performance with an abundance of eager princesses and princes.”

Attendees will have their hair styled, receive manicures, do arts and crafts, and enjoy games and photo booth. Registration is $30 and an optional $15 for a souvenir T-shirt. Register at carmelchoirs.org. Deadline is Oct. 29.

Teen musician writes score

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Orman met Gleckman from the previous Project Witness documentary and brought him on board for “Hidden.”

Ashton Gleckman, a 17-year-old musician Gleckman wrote the score but found a from Carmel, wrote the score for a new violinist to add the right tone.

Holocaust documentary film set to premiere in India“For ‘Hidden,’ it was all about translating the heart of the film napolis Nov. 2. into a musical voice,” Gleckman The film, “Hidden,” tells the story said. “‘Hidden’ is filled with truly of children who were hidden during extraordinary stories of heroism, World War II. The movie, directed by loss and coming out of dark situaGi Orman, focuses on five child surtions on the other end. The music vivors from Poland. There are some Gleckman (is) needed to assist in telling that re-enactments, filmed in Poland story.” with actors, of the stories told. The filmAfter completing his sophomore year at maker brought two of the survivors back to Carmel High School in May, Gleckman was Poland to see where they once hid. withdrawn from school by his parents to Orman said he plans for the 72-minute allow him to pursue his film and film music film to be a teaching tool. It comes with interests full time. a curriculum for several different grade Orman and Gleckman will be at the Inlevels. dianapolis premiere, which is scheduled “It really teaches people a topic that for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Keystone Arts hasn’t been touched on a lot,” he said.

Cinema. Admission is $18 and the original Gleckman has been playing music since score can be purchased for $5. he got his first guitar at age 7. In 2015, he Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite. scored a Holocaust documentary film called com/e/hidden-indianapolis-premiere-tick“Once Upon a Family: The Saga of Polish Jewry,” which was produced by Project Wit- ets-37830421810. ness, which also produced “Hidden.”

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By Mark Johnson editorial@youarecurrent.com Does this bring back memories? It’s Friday night in the 1970s or ‘80s, depending on your age. It’s 11:30 horror p.m. and local newscasts have just ended. You and your siblings and perhaps your friends are camped in front of a pre-cable, fourchannel television. As the screen fades to black, you hear the sound of an eerie wind and a ghostly voice recite a chilling monologue that ends with, “It’s time … for … Sammy Terry!”

Created by Robert “Bob” Carter in 1962, the character of Sammy Terry hosted Nightmare Theatre until 1989. Today, the characters remain extremely popular in the horror community, thanks to Carter’s son, Mark, who took over the role in 2010.

Bob Carter died in 2013.

“There was never a feeling of grooming me for the role,” said Mark, a Fishers resident.

That changed in 2010, when the town of Brownstown requested Sammy Terry merchandise for a local event.

“Dad asked me to take the merchan-

Dispatches Dugan returns to Crackers — Carmel comedian Dave Dugan’s Comedy Anniversary Tour will stop at Crackers Comedy Club Broad Ripple, 6281 N. College Ave., Oct. 26 to 28. For more, crackerscomedy.com/ crackers-broadripple/dave-dugan/

Mark Carter will continue to portray the Sammy Terry character. (Submitted photo)

dise, and there was this huge crowd,” Carter said. “Dad realized that there was still a following, so he asked me if I would take on the role.”

For Carter, the best part of playing Sammy is the live appearances.

“I’m sometimes asked if I will ever change, upgrade or update the character,” Mark said. “Based on Sammy’s fan base, that would negate their memories. I want to honor those memories as well as honor and preserve my dad’s legacy. The live events are filled with people who grew up in Indiana, and Sammy is a part of that Hoosier heritage.”

Indy Dance Academy to hold events to aid Gleaners — Indy Dance Academy, 9401 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, will host two events benefiting Gleaners Food Bank of Indy. An adult-only (18 and older) Hip Hop Glow Party will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3. On Nov. 4, a hip hop workshop called Dance for a Cause is open to ages 5 to 18. Admission is free with a donation of a canned or dry good.

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Independent Music Festival set for Nov. 3 —The Independent Music Festival is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at The Palladium in Carmel.

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Actor/director Rob Reiner received the prestigious 2017 Pioneering Spirit: Lifetime Achievement Award from Heartland and kicked off the festival with his new film “LBJ.”

Red carpet rolled out for screening From left, local filmmakers Nancy and Joe Crump (Geist) attended the sold-out screening of their film “The Story Teller” with Heartland Director of Film Programming and Marketing Greg Sorvig (Carmel) at the sold-out 2017 Heartland Film Opening Night screening of “LBJ,” a new film directed by Rob Reiner, who received the prestigious Pioneering Spirit: Lifetime Achievement Award. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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From left, bottom row, Claire Kauffman (Zionsville), Emily Chrzanowski (Carmel), Nya Beck (Fishers), Abigail Judy (Carmel) and Anna Wagner (Carmel). From left, top row, Mary Kate Tanselle (Carmel) and Emily Carlisle (Westfield). Where’s Amy saw Civic Theatre’s “Annie” Oct. 15 and gave it two thumbs-up. The acting, singing, choreographing, lighting, costumes and sets were truly top-notch and amazing. The orphans didn’t miss a beat, and I loved meeting them backstage for some photos before the performance. The show had an adorable dog playing the role of Sandy from the Humane Society of Indianapolis. The audience was delighted when actress Mary Kate Tanselle (Carmel), who played Annie, called for him live on stage. Families and friends loved the show, which ended with a standing ovation and happy thoughts for everyone that good things can happen and tomorrow is only a day away. (Photo by Amy Pauszek)

The Civic Theatre held a fundraising event Oct. 12 before the first performance of “Annie” at the Tarkington. Visitors were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the show. (Above) From left, Mike McAloon (Carmel), Sandy McAloon (Carmel) Civic Theater board member Michelle McAloon (Carmel).

(Right) From left, Erika Fotsch (Indianapolis) with Jennifer Penix (Carmel) with Fotsch’s dog, Chloe.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Basement fit for a family Commentary by Larry Greene

After solutions:

Before

Background Info: This home, built in 2003, is in the Foster Estates neighborhood on the east side of Carmel. Although the home is still fairly new, the basement lacked overall functionality for the owners and their children.

The owner’s goal was to give the basement an update that allowed for them and their children to entertain guests comfortably and better utilize the space they had available.

1. Removing the built-in entertainment system gave the owner the space to add a home theater with creative storage solutions for electronics.

2. Expanding the doorway to the neighboring game room and adding sliding barn doors created a more open concept while making both rooms appear larger.

3. Defining a space with a couch, fireplace and TV created a cozy space for the owner to watch TV and relax, even when the theater was being used.

4. Additional changes included adding a paneled wall and door to hide the electrical room, relocating the workout area and updating the bar area.

After

Before problems: The original layout of the basement did not have clearly defined areas to entertain and because of this, the basement was underutilized. The space appeared much smaller and confined than it actually was. Overall, the space was dated and needed an update.

“I am 70 years old. I have been taking medication for blood pressure and cholesterol. Needless to say, I was worried if I could start an exercise program safely. John Karesh made it a nice, gradual transition and I am surprised what I can do now. I feel better now than when I was in my 50s.”

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Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt If there’s one subject I love, it’s grammar rules.

If there’s one thing grammar guy I know, it’s grammar rules!

See what I did there? Today, I’m going to tackle a widespread grammar debacle currently plaguing the English-speaking world at an alarming pace. When should you say less and when should you say fewer?

You’ve probably heard to use less for things you don’t count and fewer for things you do count. As a general rule, this is true, but sooner than later you’ll run into a slew of exceptions.

Instead, think about it this way: Use less for something singular and fewer for something plural. For example: I noticed less pulp in the orange juice this morning. You could also say: I found 55 fewer palpable pulp particles in this orange juice this morning. On its own, pulp is singular, so less is correct. Because you have plural pulp particles, fewer is correct.

Here’s where it gets tricky: When referring to time, distance or money, use less because we think of these types of

things as singular amounts. For example: The distance from Earth to the moon is (on average) 238,855 miles. You wouldn’t say the distance from Earth to the moon are 238,855 miles. So, when you apply the singular or plural rule here, you could correctly say, “This rocket we built in our garage is really fast; we’re already less than 100 miles away from the moon!”

Now, what about the express lane at the grocery store? Is “10 items or less” correct, or should it be “10 items or fewer?”

Although technically it should be 10 items or fewer, many argue that if a rule makes a phrase or sentence too cumbersome, drop it. I have a hard time declaring my allegiance to either side, so I’m going to offer a third option: up to 10 items. This way, grammar grouches don’t get all grumpy, and people who don’t care never cared in the first place. Just as long as people don’t try to sneak 13 bottles of pulpy orange juice in the express lane.

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

A Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 10-09-2017 will be held on Monday November 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Clay Township Regional Waste District Office, Community Room, 10701 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46280.

ORDINANCE NO. 10-09-2017 An ordinance to pay for the cost of the local sewers serving: 11062, 11054, 11040, 11024, 10998, 10966, 10958, 10946, 10938, 10926, 10904 Spring Mill Lane and 10675 Spring Mill Road in Hamilton County, Indiana; and other matters connected therewith. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Clay Township Regional Waste District heretofore approved plans and specifications and determined to construct, equip, own, operate and maintain sewage works along Spring Mill Road; WHEREAS, laterals were installed to provide sewer service to parcels commonly known as 11062, 11054, 11040, 11024, 10998, 10966, 10958, 10946, 10938, 10926, 10904 Spring Mill Lane and 10675 Spring Mill Road and the construction of the sewage works has been completed; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CLAY TOWNSHIP REGIONAL WASTE DISTRICT, Indiana, that: Section 1.

Applicable Fees and Charges. The premises at 11062, 11054, 11040, 11024, 10998, 10966, 10958, 10946, 10938, 10926, 10904 Spring Mill Lane and 10675 Spring Mill Road to be served by the sewage works of the District shall pay the Local Construction Cost of Three Thousand One Hundred dollars ($3,100) at such time that said premises is connected to the sewage system of the District OR prior to that time. Until paid, the Local Construction Cost shall increase at an annual rate of 2.5% commencing on January 1, 2020 as detailed in Exhibit A. In addition, the owner shall pay the Interceptor Fee, Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) Fee, and Inspection Fee in effect at the time of the issuance of the connection permit OR prior to that time to lock in at the current rate as established by ordinance. All properties to be served by the sewage works of the District shall be charged for the services provided, including a monthly user charge in the amounts and in the manner provided for by the District’s ordinances. The cost associated with the purchase and installation of the gravity sewer lateral and all apparatuses as set forth in, but not limited to, District standards, guidelines, and specifications as well as the abandonment of the septic system as set forth by the authorizing authority, shall be the responsibility of the property owner. These costs are not otherwise included in or covered by this Ordinance. Section 2. Connection to Sanitary Sewer. Connection to the sanitary sewer shall be in compliance with the District’s Sanitary Sewer Connection Policy. Section 3. Severability. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence, or provision of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any part of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

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LIFESTYLE NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Small Structure Replacement of Culvert 36 (116th Street over Clay Creek) and Bridge Rehabilitation of Hamilton County Bridge 36 (116th Street over Williams Creek) Project No. 16-SW-08(03) 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 9:15 EST and in the Monon Center, Meeting Room B between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before November 1, 2017, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Monon Community Center East Building 1235 Central Park Drive East Meeting Room B Carmel, IN 46032 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 – Project #16-SW-08(03): Culvert 36 & Bridge 36”.

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: The Replacement of Small Structure Culvert 36 over Clay Creek on 116th Street located 380 feet west of Ditch Road And The Rehabilitation of Hamilton County Bridge 36 over Williams th Creek on 116 Street located 1200 feet east of Clay Center 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 October 25, 2017 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 prebid 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) 5712441 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-Treasure

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The singing Colossus of Memnon Commentary by Don Knebel Twin statues near Luxor, Egypt, originally honored an important pharaoh.

They became famous for their erroneous association with a travel mythological king.

Pharaoh Amenhotep III, the grandfather of Tutankhamen, ruled Egypt between 1388 and 1351 B.C., a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement. He was remembered with a massive mortuary temple complex on the west bank of the Nile River. Identical statues of a seated Amenhotep, each 60-feet high and carved from a single block of sandstone, guarded the entrance to his temple. How the Egyptians transported the 720-ton statues Colossi of Memnon, near Luxor, Egypt. (Photo by Don Knebel) hundreds of miles from their quarry site when they did not have the wheel remains a mystery. ance. Hearing the singing meant good fortune. In 130 A.D., Over time, annual Nile flooding destroyed most of Amen- Roman Emperor Hadrian visited the Colossi after the death hotep’s mortuary complex, but the statues survived. When of Antinous, his lover. Although his traveling companions Greeks under Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in the heard singing, Hadrian did not. Sixty years later, Emperor fourth century B.C., they assumed the statues represented Septimus Severus did not hear the singing and repaired Memnon, a mythological Ethiopian king famous for helpcracks in the northern statue’s base. No one has heard the ing defend Troy during the Trojan Wars. They named the singing since. Scientists believe dew in the cracks, drying area Memnonium and called the statues the Colossi of in the morning sun, created the sounds.

Memnon, names they still bear. In 27 B.C., an earthquake toppled the upper half of the northern statue and people Don Knebel is a local resident who works for began reporting high-pitched singing emanating from the Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit base at dawn. They attributed the singing to Eos, the goddonknebel.com. You may contact him at news@ dess of dawn and mother of Memnon, mourning her son’s currentzionsville.com. death at the hands of Achilles. Visitors came to the singing Colossus from all around the world, seeking divine guid-

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Public Notice regarding hearing before Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer to allow construction of guest house accessory building to exceed 18 feet to be located in front of primary structure and to keep the gravel maintenance lot (Dockets 17090012V, 17090013V, 17090015V) on tax Parcel Numbers 17-13-06-00-00-018/019/020, at 11500 Shelborne Road, Zionsville, IN 46077, owned by Fay and Kral Varhan. The public hearing will be November 7, 2017 at Monon Center East, Mtg Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr E, Carmel, IN 46032 at 5pm.

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ONE OF THOSE DAYS?

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