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Carmel’s Lee Saberson masters the art of pumpkin carving / P11 CCS leadership review includes relationship status / P3

Search continues for missing English bulldog / P5

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CCS leadership review includes look at relationship

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees held a meeting Oct. 23 without two of its top administrators, Supt. education Nicholas Wahl and Director of Human Resources Corinne Middleton, who were both put on leave Oct. 10 as the district conducts a review of its leadership. The board did not address the situation during the meeting.

CCS has released limited information about the review or why it is necessary. The district has confirmed that neither leave is related to interactions with students.

Many have speculated that Wahl and Middleton are involved in a romantic relationship, as both filed for divorce earlier this year. A district spokesperson confirmed the review includes examining their relationship and that many components are under review.

State law doesn’t prohibit such a relationship, and neither does CCS policy, although it does state that if a married or cohabiting employee directly reports to his or her significant other, one will be transferred.

That doesn’t appear to be the case here, so some may wonder what’s the big deal?

Plenty, according to Ryan Outlaw, an assistant professor in the IU Kelley School of Business.

He said that in almost every workplace, employees are not allowed to be romantically involved with someone to whom they directly report. He described this type of situation as a “power imbalance.”

“There’s always the potential to have a conflict of interest, so whether or not there’s actually anything unethical occurring, there’s still the potential for that to occur,” Outlaw said. “The perception it may occur is what really bothers a lot of people.”

If it were to happen in a workplace funded by taxpayer dollars – such as a public school district – it could be even more worrisome, he said.

“Potential conflicts of interest and ethical violations just matter more, because at the end of the month when I look at (my) paycheck and see what’s going out in taxes, I want to make sure that’s being put to good use,” Outlaw said.

A district official said the administrative review process is expected to wrap up in the next couple of weeks, but it’s not known if the results will be released to the public.

Calendar, teacher contracts approved Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees met Oct. 23 and adopted changes to board member district boundaries, the 2018 budget, the 2017-18 school calendar and more.

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What happened: The school board adopted changes to a bylaw that redraws the school board member district boundaries.

What it means: During the past 15 years, the school has redistricted students several times to balance growth, but the districts where school board members must reside to run for specific school board seats had not been reevaluated for balance and split precincts. The board began the process of resetting the boundaries in Dec. 2016 and adopted the changes after the plan received approval from the Indiana Dept. of Education.

What’s next: The boundary changes won’t affect voters, as all voters will continue to vote for each of the five Carmel Clay school board seats. The new districts only impact where a candidate must reside when filing for the school board election.

What happened: The school board unanimously approved the 2017-19 contract with the Carmel Teachers Association.

What it means: The contract includes an average raise of 2.5 percent both years. CTA became the official teachers union in May after CCS educators voted to decertify its previous union, which had required state intervention to come to terms on a contract with CCS three out of its last four years. Associate Supt. of Business Affairs Roger McMichael described the bargaining process with CTA as “very positive and very professional.”

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Dispatches Mathis arrested — Former Indianapolis Colt Robert Mathis was arrested in Carmel Oct. 24 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A Carmel Police Dept. officer stopped Mathis, 36, at 12:09 a.m. for traveling the wrong way on a one-way street and Mathis failing to signal a turn near Windemere Boulevard and Bishop Circle. A breathalyzer showed Mathis had a blood alcohol concentration of .052, which is below the legal limit of .08. According to a police report, Mathis said he had taken a sleeping aid in addition to drinking alcohol.

Pictured from left to right: Jason Lewin, Aaron Strong, Matt Starr, Joe Hood, Scot Watkins. (Submitted photo)

Mechanical Seals compete – The Mechanical Seals team from Clay Township Regional Waste District recently participated in a national Operations Challenge against teams from across the nation and a few international teams.

CTRWD won the Indiana event in May for the right to represent the Indiana Water Environment Association. The Mechanical Seals placed 22nd out of 37 teams.

Interstate improvements – A $47 million patching and resurfacing project is under way along I-65 from one mile south of U.S. 52 in Lebanon to nearly 3.5 miles south of State Road 38 in Lafayette. The project also includes replacing the decks on the State Road 47 bridge and on the Tippecanoe County Road 900 and 1000 East bridges over I-65. The project is scheduled to be complete in October 2018.

CYAP fundraiser – The Carmel Youth Assistance Program’s fall “Friendraiser” is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Union Brewing Company, 622 S. Range Line Road. It will include live acoustic music, food, beverages and more. RSVP at hbnb.io/e/ LQdV#/?_k=cguumo.

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Grant helps fund roundabout

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funds this year. More than 467 communities applied for the funds.

The initiative assists communities in funding local road projects. CommuniCarmel was awarded matching funds ties awarded the grant must match the through INDOT’s Next Level Roads: Comfunds by 50 percent from a source munity transportation Crossings approved for road and bridge construction.

Initiative The initiative was launched last to help cover the cost of a new year by Gov. Eric Holcomb to help roundabout at 3rd Avenue and City elevate Indiana’s economic competCenter Drive. itiveness and improve the quality “We also funded this project in of life for Hoosiers through investthe 2017 bonds, but we were unKashman ments in transportation infrastrucaware of the outcome of the Comture. It has dedicated more than $30 billion munity Crossings Grant at that time,” City for the next 20 years to help improve condiEngineer Jeremy Kashman said. tions of roads and bridges.

The city submitted a total project cost of “Superior local roads are a key factor $2.1 million, hoping to receive the maximum in maintaining Indiana’s reputation as the grant of $1 million. It received $670,000 Crossroads of America,” Holcomb stated through the initiative. in a press release. “I am encouraged that Kashman said as part of the grant, the a record number of communities applied project will need to be under contract by for and received funds this year, and I am mid-April 2018. grateful to lawmakers for increasing the The Next Level Roads: Community Crossfunding to sustain the community crossings Initiative awarded more than 396 citings initiative.” ies, towns and counties with a combined total of $150 million in state-matching

WESTFIELD CARMEL Construction has begun on A water main upgrade is the City of Westfield’s Fall under way on Range Line Resurfacing and 2017 Trail Road between City Center and Executive drives. Once CONSTRUCTION Connections projects. Fall Resurfacing includes Joliet the water main is relocated, Road, Catherine Drive, Greytraffic will move to the inner hound Pass from 151st to Western Way, lanes of Range Line Road for work on Greyhound Court, Spring Meadows subdivithe outer lanes. The road will remain open sion and half of Pine Ridge and Quail Ridge throughout the project. subdivisions.

Cleaning and repainting on Keystone Towne Road reconstruction includes Parkway is under way. Nighttime lane three new culverts, widening and vertical restrictions are occurring between 8 p.m. sight distance corrections. Utility relocaand 5 a.m. Daytime restrictions occur betions will begin next month and constructween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. tion will begin this fall. The project is Executive Drive and Range Line Road is expected to be complete by summer or fall closed for construction of a roundabout. of next year. Resurfacing Towne Road from Construction is expected to last until 116th street to 156th Street will begin after mid-November. the new year.

Gray Road and 126th Street is closed for The Monon trail is being extended from construction of a roundabout. The project 191st to 216th streets. Most of the work will is expected to take 60 days and be open in begin after the new year. mid-November, weather permitting.

The second phase of the riparian corridor River Road is closed between 146th for Grand Junction Park and Plaza will beStreet and Community Drive for a recongin construction before the end of the year struction project expected to last until and most of the work will be done over the Thanksgiving. The project will include a winter months when the water is frozen. two-lane boulevard and a new roundabout FISHERS at Cherry Creek Boulevard.

Lane shifts will occur on 141st Street Spring Mill Road is closed between 106th west of Ind. 37 for the construction of a and 116th streets. The closure is expected turn lane on the north side of the road. to last until December.

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Search continues for bulldog

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com A community search is ongoing for Gus, a 3-year-old English bulldog and well-known personality in the Foster Estates pets neighborhood. The Facebook page Gus is Missing has gathered nearly 900 likes, and a video of Gus skateboarding in his front yard has more than 12,000 views.

Gus went missing from his home near 146th Street and Carey Road Oct. 4. His owner, Christina Kiger, said she let him out at 3:48 p.m., and soon after the family realized he was missing. Gus was wearing a royal blue electric collar, and his owners said he doesn’t test the fence, not even to chase some of his favorites items, including loud cars, lawn mowers and squirrels.

Kiger describes Gus as a quirky little dog filled with personality. A video on the Gus is Missing Facebook page shows Gus eating bubbles in his front yard. The Facebook page was created by Taylor Nance, who runs Missing Pets of Hamilton County.

Nance reported there has been a rise in missing pets throughout the area.

“My heart tells me not just anything is going to lure him out of the yard,” Kiger said. “I’ve sat and watched him not go for those things he loved.”

Kiger immediately put out posts on NextDoor and started searching the neighborhood and asking neighbors if they’ve seen Gus. Neighbors offered surveillance footage from their home security cameras, helped

Gus has been missing. since Oct. 4. (Submitted photo)

pass out flyers and have rallied behind the family to help get Gus home. No one has reported a sighting of Gus, which has led the family to wonder if his disappearance might be tied to criminal activity. Kiger describes it as an odd disappearance for a dog with very low stamina.

Kiger said the family waited 10 years before purchasing an English bulldog. Kiger said their three children, Claire, 10, Norah, 5 and Evelyn, 3, are grieving for him.

“He’s a member of our family, and we are heartbroken and want him home where he belongs,” Kiger said.

The Kigers’ oldest daughter, Claire, said all she wants for her birthday, Oct. 31, is to have Gus home.

The family is offering a large cash reward for information leading to Gus’ safe return.

The community is encouraged to call 317430-0926 with any information about his whereabouts.

FDE students Spread Sunshine

By Renee Larr • news@currentincarmel.com Students at Forest Dale Elementary in Carmel want to bring a little sunshine to shoppers at Kroger. The Spread Sunshine project is led by art education teacher Sarah Zadny.

Each of the school’s 670 students will paint a paper grocery bag with a sunshine on it. Some of the students will be on hand between 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Kroger at 1217 S. Range Line Rd. to offer the bags to customers.

“The whole point is to spread sunshine to someone else’s day,” Zadny said.

Kroger Community Outreach Coordinator Briana Kemeny said Kroger is always seeking ways to assist the community.

“When (Zadny) came to us with this opportunity we were ready to jump on

Forest Dale students Jeremiah Williams and Garet McCoy paint bags for the Spread Sunshine project. (Submitted photo)

board,” Kemeny said. “We’re excited to spread sunshine to our customers and our community.”

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Families’ tennis legacy grows

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel tennis families rich in tradition got richer during the IHSAA state singles and doubles tournament.

First, Carmel High state title School senior Patrick Fletchall repeated as state high school singles champion with a 20-0 record Oct. 21 at Park Tudor. Fletchall helped the Greyhounds win a second consecutive team state title Oct. 14.

His older sister, Molly, won the state doubles title at CHS in 2014 and was part of three state title teams. Their dad, Tim Fletchall, played on three state title teams for North Central in the 1980s.

Then the Park Tudor senior duo of Will Emhardt, a Carmel resident, and Drew Wiegel captured the state doubles title, blanking the Floyd Central team of Noah Neuhauser and Alex Poe 6-0, 6-0 in the final.

Emhardt’s brother, Charlie, won the state doubles title for CHS in 2012 and was on three winning state teams for the Greyhounds. Older sister Elizabeth was on four state championship teams at Park Tudor, and then sister Caroline was on the final two of those state championship teams

CHS assistant coach Bryan Hanan, coach Spencer Fields, Patrick Fletchall and assistant coach Sam Geier. (Submitted photo)

with Elizabeth. Elizabeth also was a state doubles runner-up in 2008.

After beating Evansville Mater Dei’s Aaron Thompson 6-4, 6-2 in the semis, Fletchall topped Bloomington North’s Mac Rogers 6-3, 6-1 in the finals to finish 24-0..

Fletchall said he woke up nervous because he knew he was the favorite.

“When I got through the semis my nerves calmed down a little bit and I just settled down and got to work,” Fletchall said. “Junior year (winning state singles) wasn’t ultimately the goal, because I didn’t know I had it in me. But after winning it my junior year, I felt the need to repeat, so that was a lot more pressure.”

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Main St. ‘Trumpkin’ display goes viral

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Two Carmel residents are making national news for their Halloween display along West Main Street.

Just west of the halloween Carmel Arts & Design District, passersby can see a life-size dummy of President Donald Trump. His head is a pumpkin with a scowling face carved into it and his hair is a tuft of hay. He has a full suit with his famous extra-long necktie. Tiny baby doll hands have been added for extra comedic effect.

The “Trumpkin” was taken down briefly because of rainy weather. A sign said, “Gone to Mar-a-Lago.” But the display returned with a new friend: A gourd-headed Vice President Mike Pence dummy peering around a nearby tree.

“It’s kind of like Pence is looking from behind the tree because he knows he’s going to be president soon,” said Carmel resident Sheryl Brewer, who stopped to take a selfie with the display.

Carmel residents Mike Biro, 36, and Ashley Snedecker, 35, created the display. Biro built the frame out of wood and Snedecker carved the pumpkin. She saw a similar de-

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anything bad to it yet,” he said. “We’re not Hillary (Clinton) fans.

We’re not Trump fans.

We figure no matter which side you are on — and we don’t hate either side — it’s good for a laugh.”

The display has gone viral. Photos and A Halloween display along stories have appeared West Main Street features on TV news, the HuffPresident Donald Trump and ington Post and even Vice President Mike Pence. overseas websites.

(Photo by Adam Aasen) Some people have said the display is disrespectful, but Biro said 90 percent of the sign online that she used for inspiration. people have enjoyed it, no matter which “We just wanted to put a funny twist on party they support. a scarecrow,” Biro said.

“Most of it has been really positive,” Biro Snedecker and Biro shopped for supplies and found cheap suits and hands to perfect said. “Whether you’re a Republican or Democrat, you can get a laugh out of it.” the look.

Snedecker, who has lived in the Main “You can get a lot of good stuff at GoodStreet house for more than eight years, will,” Snedecker said. said she hopes plenty of trick-or-treaters Biro and Snedecker said they aren’t makknock on their door this Halloween. ing a political statement and just wanted “I hope so,” she said. “We have a lot of to have a little fun. candy to give out.”

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Tablescapes aim to inspire

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“They’re called knot gardens. They do The Coxhall Garden Guild wants to prothem in designs out of boxwoods. The vide Carmel residents with a little holiday proceeds will benefit the design all decor inspiration around the mansion that is being holidays by hosting Holiday installed now,” Chance said.

Tablescapes from 11 Guests will see a Christmasa.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 at Coxthemed wedding in the main entry, hall Mansion. holiday decor in the ballroom, ta“Guests will be able to tour the blescapes in the conference room entire mansion, see the designers’ and decor ideas in the kitchen and table decor and maybe get some Chance dining rooms. ideas for the holidays,” said Becky Admission is $15 at the door. ComplimenChance, Coxhall Garden guild member. tary tea, coffee and cookies will be offered The group is part of the Friends of Hamilin the ballroom. ton County Parks.

“It’s our first time doing this event. I’m “This group of women just loves the hoping it’s very successful. I think if it is property, and many of them are master we would be interested in doing it again,” gardeners that take care of the Coxhall Chance said.

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Six authors spoke about some of their recent work at the 13th annual Guilded Leaf Book & Author Luncheon Oct. 19 at Ritz Charles. The event is a fundraiser for the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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obituaries Linda Charlotte (Jones) Critser, 80, of Noblesville passed away in her sleep Oct. 21.

She was born on Nov. 11, 1936, to the late Virgil and Charlotte (Harrison) Jones in Louisville, Ky. She enlisted and served in the U.S. Army in 1954. While in the Army, she trained as a specialist and earned a Good Conduct medal, met and married Jack Critser. Linda and Jack both proudly served together in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After their service, they ended up settling in Carmel. They found property and built, by hand, their home on Smokey Row Road.

Linda will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 62 years, Jack Critser; her two children, Timothy (Suzanne) Critser and Tamatha (Mike) Pahs; five grandchildren, Timothy (Kat) Critser, Anna Critser, Jack Critser, Jonathon and Jessica Pahs; best friend, Leona Jones; and her poodle, Tia. Friends and family are invited to a casual celebration of Linda’s life and buffet lunch at noon Nov. 4 at noon at First United Methodist Church, 207 E. 2nd St, Sheridan. Military honors will be at 2 p.m. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Linda’s name to a cancer society.

Emil M. Spencer, 92, of Carmel, died Oct. 16 in Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 7, 1924, and raised on a farm in Switz City, Ind. Emil served in the Army Air Force and was a World War II veteran, having been a POW in Germany for 11 months. For his service to his country, he was awarded a Purple Heart, a World War II Victory Medal, an American Theater Ribbon and four Battle Stars.

He is survived by his three sons, Kendall L (Sylvia) Spencer, Keith M (Susie) Spencer and Kyle E (Lori) Spencer; brother, Plato (Betty) Spencer; grandchildren, Rachel (Brian) Smith, Rebecca (Ben) Davis, Stephen (Samantha) Spencer, Matthew (Audrey) Spencer, Mark Spencer, Nicole (Tim) Six and Carrie (Nathan) Stephens; and eleven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia A. Spencer.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

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Carmel’s Lee Saberson masters the art of pumpkin carving

By Desiree Williams news@currentincarmel.com For Lee Saberson, the Halloween season is the busiest time of the year. The Carmel resident is retired, but cover story he spends October traveling and sharing his love of pumpkin carving with the community.

“It’s a niche, and the creative side is really fun because I can take what I’ve done before and vary it just a little bit, and that’s enough,” he said.

Pumpkin carving tips

The first slice

Saberson’s interest in carving began 30 years ago when he and his wife, Barb, lived in Whitefish Bay, Wis. During the last week of October every year, the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation hosts the Great Pumpkin Festival that includes music, food and a large amount of pumpkins and carving tools.

The foundation was searching for more carvers within the community, and Barb encouraged her husband to attend the festival. He was one of only two carvers who participated, but it gave him the opportunity to learn from a master carver.

Saberson said it became an instant passion because he was able to learn tricks of the trade from a professional.

The festival includes more than 1,000 small pumpkins and a dozen giant pumpkins, which weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Community members can watch carving presentations and pick pumpkins they would like to carve with their family.

Saberson returns to Wisconsin every year to participate in the festival. He is now one of the lead carvers.

“After the main carver left, then Lee was doing all the big (pumpkins),” Barb said.

“You can only do so many in a week, so he would start recruiting other carvers. A lot are art teachers or people that are artsy like that.”

Barb said now there is an unofficial team of carvers ready for the festival each year.

Coming to Carmel

Saberson and his wife moved to Carmel 18 years ago for a job opportunity as a

Meet Lee Saberson

Hometown: Evanston, Ill. College: Purdue University, electrical engineering Hobby: Model radio-control boats Favorite local restaurant: Donatello’s Motto to live by: Listen carefully, think about it and look again.

Early riser or night owl: Night owl Lee Saberson displays one of his signature pumpkin carvings.

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manager with Greenwood-based Endress + Hauser. He began carving demonstrations at the Carmel Farmers Market soon after he arrived as a way to connect with his new community.

When he is in a new place, Saberson always creates his signature carvings first, including one with large teeth, one with large ears and a “diva” complete with gold spray paint. Many of his pumpkins include

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spray paint so that the carvings are visible night and day.

“I will cut a piece out, spray paint it and put it back in so that the moisture tends to not come out as fast,” he said. “During the day, you can see what it looks like.”

Saberson said the most important part of carving is planning the longevity of each project so the pumpkins can stay alive as long as possible without attracting bugs or

Lee Saberson recommends the following for pumpkin-carving success: • Use an erasable marker to sketch your design. A Crayola is easiest to erase. Nobody will know where you wanted to cut.

• Use keyhole saws to carve because the sharp point can cut a narrow arc and make a smooth arc.

• When you use the saw, the pieces can easily be put back in if you decide to paint them.

• Use household spray paint on the surface. It will dry fast so you can put pieces back in to give it character.

• Cut an access hole in the back of the pumpkin so the stem can still be used to carry it. mold. He carves more than 20 small pumpkins and 12 of the giants every October, all of which he does from his garage or in the back of his van. Barb said the vehicle has to be detailed at the end of the month to rid it of pumpkin remnants.

Helping others

During events, Saberson spends 10 minutes providing carving tips for the audience. He said he is working on a book with many pictures and “a little pumpkin philosophy.”

“I think it’s just fun to see how it’s all developed,” Barb said. “It started out just as an idea and it blossomed. Every year, it takes on a life of its own.”

For more, visit Lee Saberson’s page on Facebook.

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A dry run

ob s e r v a tion Perpetual twilight

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Commentary by Terry Anker We found ourselves careening down the crowded streets of America’s largest city reviewing the events of the day – the nature of the incoming flight, the ease of traversing the Holland Tunnel, and, in course, our acquaintance with a new car service. Recommended for transport by a close friend and Manhattanite, we were impressed by the comportment and wayfinding of our driver. Snarled traffic would lead to a redirect, then another, until a more attractive path emerged.

Although the crystal-blue sky was glorious as the October sun cast its reflected light across the scores of gleaming edifices, we found ourselves headlong in a narrow canyon of oppressive brick structures.

Built before the ubiquitous use of reinforced steel, these vintage buildings, while charming in many ways, hosted small windows open only to facing windows directly across the constricted street. Despite the ambient light spilling into the scene, the effect could best be described as dusk. The same might be said as afternoon turned to night, street lights illuminate ensuring that folks rooted here live lives wrapped in perpetual twilight.

If we dedicate ourselves only working to contain the extremes, what do we surrender? Are we humans prone to avoid change at the very same time that we benefit from it? Some moments lift us while others urge us to retreat. Does our hiding from dark and light make its existence any less real?

Life brings both expected and unexpected seasons. But what is the merit in a command of adaptability? If we live in a place that is neither fully day nor fully night, can we ever hope to recognize the difference?

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

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you. In Lynden, Wash., dancing and drinking may not occur at the same establishment.

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REA D ERS ’ V I EWS A solution for sidewalks, surplus shrubs Editor, As the official non-mayor of Carmel, I was walking roundabout the city (pun) the other day and came upon two facts which, when placed together, suggest a huge advantage for us Carmelistics.

Fact A: Workmen are busy planting perennials and other greenery in and among the roundabout decorative concrete works, whatever they are. The workmen have more of Nature’s bounty than even the infinite number of roundabouts can absorb.

Fact B: Carmel has a pitiful case of sidewalk blemishes. If inner-city chic involves catastrophic walkway blotches, we Carmeletics run chic into uncharted territory.

Huge Advantage: Take the surplus greenery (for which you have already paid) and plant it in the chasms in our footways and cement paths.

Then, come spring, the city USA Today adores will be abloom in ways of which we can be proud.

Plant, Carmel, plant.

Bill Shaffer, Carmel

Enjoyed greyhounds cover story Editor, I was so pleased to see my neighbors on the front cover of the most recent Current in Carmel. Christine did a great cover story.

I was not aware (and probably most people aren’t) that the greyhounds are trained by prisoners in nearby Putnam-

I’m cured of my urinating-while-exercising problem! Thanks to my OB/GYN, I can now run without stopping at humor construction port-a-lets every 2 miles. And luckily for you, the appointment was the most entertaining, embarrassing hour of my adult life.

FYI, any visit to the Lady Parts Doctor requires great preparation. There’s a particularly high level of grooming that occurs, from perfectly-pedicured toes to a meticulously-made-up face. And of course, everything in between must be en pointe.

For whatever reason, I completely neglected the aforementioned routine and showed up a hot mess. When the nurse told me to undress from the waist down, I was mortified. Did I mention I have a male physician?

Who’s my age?

I commenced with the “He’s seen it all” mantra, but broke into a cold sweat when I caught a whiff of my Sperry’s-withoutsocks feet. I forgot all of this the moment Doc walked in, though, because I then had to explain in excruciating detail my peejogging adventures. We discussed possible solutions and finally agreed to try a nonsurgical device. Doc then opened a tacklebox full of what appeared to be medieval torture objects, selected one, and told me to “give it a whirl.” In privacy, thank God. So I jumped, danced, moved and grooved to see if I could wet myself. Miracle of miracles, the floor remained dry!

Step 2 proved more challenging. Try as I might, I just couldn’t remove the thing. So Doc returned, hilariously mimed the process, and left me again. This time, with a few Cirque du Soleil twists and a Hail Mary, I did it.

Peace out.

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

ville! I’m sure that the inmates get attached to the dogs and find it hard to part with their “furry friend.”

That is so funny that the two dogs howl when the tornado sirens sound on Friday mornings.

Sherri Judd, Carmel

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Standing up for lunch Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Now that Mary Ellen has retired, and I’m significantly cutting back on work, we’ll end up being home together humor around noon. Mary Ellen and I have never shared a real lunchtime. For all of our marriage, we weren’t ever both home during the workweek, and on weekends I usually went to Costco and snarfed up free food samples.

I have been home recovering from knee surgery, so Mary Ellen suggested we start having a noon meal together. The blood drained out of my head. I started to perspire. A twitch developed in my right eye. I had to be careful or she was going to know that I was not happy with the suggestion.

How do you tell someone after 37 years that you really don’t want to have lunch together? When you are used to eating alone, you develop a few habits that will be hard to break. My wife, who shares a significant DNA strain with Miss Manners, would never understand. Maybe you will.

Mary Ellen will want to have lunch at noon. When I worked at home alone, I would sit down for lunch sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Wait, that is a total lie. I have never actually sat down for lunch at home in my adult life. I slapped a sandwich together while standing at the fridge, then ate it on the way upstairs to turn on a cable news show.

I just knew that Mary Ellen was going to want to actually sit for the meal. And we’d have to use utensils, like forks and spoons. And have conversations. I even had nightmares about it. I love my wife, and I love to talk to her. But not in the daylight.

Not during the week. Conversations are OK at dinner; so are napkins, utensils and chairs. But not at lunch. Not starting after 37 years.

The other day, Mary Ellen prepared a meal at noon. When I walked in the kitchen, she said, “I can’t believe what you are wearing. Sweats and a dirty T-shirt? You can’t sit down for lunch looking like that.”

Music to my ears. So I stood up, just like the good old days.

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Coffman students problem solving and The other pitch finalists are computer science principles through Christine McDonnell, Codelicious cocoding. founder, Carmel; Marie Maher, Synapse McDonnell said it was an honor to be Sitters founder, Geist; and Stephanie Corlchosen a pitch finalist. iss, SnapShyft co-founder, Indianapolis.

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Burgerhaus to open this winter

By Heather Collins news@currentincarmel.com Burgerhaus will bring its globally inspired burgers to 89 1st Ave SW in Carmel this winter.

It will mark the fourth lonew biz cation for the Indiana-based gourmet burger restaurant. Burgerhaus launched in Valparaiso and also has restaurants in downtown Indianapolis and Schererville. Evan Costas, a Burgerhaus owner, said Carmel has the same upscale, vibrant vibe as the franchise’s original location.

The restaurant invites guests to “never stop exploring” and features an array of gourmet burgers made with USDA prime beef. Offerings include the Santiago, a mix of chipotle Monterey cheese, avocado, tomato, butter lettuce and chipotle mayo with fried jalapeños on a pretzel bun; the Manoca, which features champagne cheddar cheese, sautéed onion and mushrooms, avocado, arugula and fine wine mayo; and the Baton Rouge, a Jambalaya-inspired burger.

“Everyone loves to travel, and we wanted to bring a little of that to our restaurant,” Costas said.

The menu also features salads, New Orleans pickle chips, craft beer on tap and a wine selection.

“We’re constantly coming up with new ideas and new flavors to where we can continually be as creative as possible,” Costas said.

Costas said the company wanted to help hungry children around the world, so it has designed a meal program through a partnership with Kids Alive International. For every burger purchased at Burgerhaus, a meal is donated to a hungry child in a Third World nation. Since 2013, Burgerhaus has helped provide more than 500,000 meals.

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Preschool celebrates 30 years

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Debbie Duke started The Little Lamb Christian School as a way of bringing her own children to work anniversary and observing what they were leaning.

“My major at Purdue was child development, so I was going to be a kindergarten teacher,” the longtime Carmel resident said.

“I didn’t find a kindergarten teaching job and I worked for a manufacturing company and got my accounting degree. I started having children and I took them with me to work.”

However, by the time her third child, Kayley, was born, she decided to work at a preschool because she would know what they were learning.

“I wanted to make sure they had Bible time,” Duke said. “At that time schools did Transcendental Meditation and some of the New Age stuff with the children, that really bothered me.”

Now her grandchildren are attending. The Little Lamb, which is a preschool child care facility, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year at 1609 E. Greyhound Pass, Carmel. The capacity is 104. After-school care is

Westfield Kiwanis warmly thanks those who participated in Avenue of Flags in 2017.

Debbie and Chuck Duke pause in front of The Little Lamb Christian School. (Submitted photo)

offered as well.

All five Duke children at least went through kindergarten at the school.

While Duke goes in every day, there is a director and assistant director to take care of the day-to-day duties. Her husband and co-owner, Chuck, a self-employed marketing consultant, helps with odd jobs.

Duke said she believed she would stick with the school even after her five children were beyond the pre-school age.

“I always felt it was more missionbased,” she said. “I never thought it was something I was going to stop doing.”

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Healthy Cooking for the Holidays Join our registered dietitian and professionally trained chef as they prepare holiday favorites with a healthier twist. Learn how to prepare healthier versions of your favorite dishes without sacrificing taste. We will serve each item prepared and end the evening with a Q&A session. Attendees will receive a copy of each recipe and cooking tips.

Location: Riverview Health 395 Westfield Rd., Noblesville Krieg DeVault Conference Room (Lower level of Women’s Pavilion)

Foot massage for back pain — Here’s a quick way to relieve stress that triggers back pain. Do this as soon as you feel that stress-related twinge in your lower back.

Use the reflexology point located in the soles of your feet. Starting with your left foot, use your thumbs to apply firm pressure along the inner sole from the big toe to the heel. Massage for a good 5 minutes.

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Carmel resident Mike Sale (child in photo) participates in Movember to remember his late father, Mike Sale (pictured), who always had a mustache. (Submitted photo)

life. That’s why I am acutely attuned to it.”

Sale said money raised by Movember is invested in innovative ways to promote prevention and a cure.

Sale and his wife, Sara, have two sons, Jack and Owen.

Sale’s team is called Big Mike’s Stache to honor his father, who always had a mustache.

“It felt like a fortuitous discovery when I lined up with this charity,” Sale said.

Sale works at Carmel-based Delta Faucet, and some co-workers are on his team, along with friends and family members.

Sale’s team has raised more than $75,000 in the previous seven Movember fundraising efforts.

“You can solicit donations directly or for specific activities,” Sale said. “This year I am committing to run 50 miles over the course of the month.”

For more, visit movember.com.

Dispatches RevolutionEYES to hold open house — RevolutionEYES will hold its Remodel Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the eye care practice, 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 160, Carmel. Food and drinks will be available. The business, opened by Dr. Jeremy Ciano, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in November.

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Mike Sale was seeking a constructive way to deal with his grief following the death of his father.

He discovered Movemawareness ber and its mission a couple of months later.

“I was looking for something to apply myself to and something that was uniquely attacking some of the pervasive problems of cancer,” said Sale, a 34-year-old Carmel resident.

Sale’s father, Michael, died at age 55 in St. Louis in August 2010.

“It started as lung cancer and spread into other things,” Sale said.

The Movember Foundation’s mission is to keep men from dying so young by focusing on men’s health issues. It encourages men to shave and then grow mustaches to raise awareness and funds starting Nov. 1.

“I have that light stubble growth that we all love to go for this time of year,” Sale said. “I will shave it all off and the kids won’t recognize me for a week or two and I’ll slowly grow part of it back.”

Movember’s initial mission focused on prostate cancer but has expanded to testicular cancer and now includes mental health awareness and preventing suicides.

“Prostate was initially such an appealing target because there are a lot of things you can do to get in front of it,” Sale said. “My uncle and godfather had prostate cancer, and I was absolutely surprised how quickly it overtook him. Most of my dad’s family has had different afflictions of cancer in their

Shoulder pain seminar – The Carmel Clay Public Library continues its Stethoscope Series with An Owner’s Guide to Shoulder Surgery. Join Dr. Vivek Agrawal at 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 7 in the Program Room to learn about treatment options for shoulder injuries and get exercises to maintain healthy shoulders. This event is free but registration is preferred by calling 877-888-1777.

Hip and knee pain seminar — A free seminar on arthritis and hip and knee replacement procedures will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at Fishers Hilton Garden Inn, 9785 North by Northeast Blvd. Dr. Anthony Feher will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. To register, call Franciscan Health at 1-877-888-1777 or visit FranciscanHealth.org/CHKS.

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Retired Carmel pastor shares love of Reformation stamps

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As this fall marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Paul Swartz has been combining his passions for stamp collecting, the Lutheran faith and music.

The 74-year-old Carmel resident has been collecting U.S. stamps since he was 7 years old.

“I go back to the 1800s for U.S. stamps,” said Swartz, a former pastor of Carmel’s King of Glory Lutheran Church. “I view every stamp as a window to the world. It’s lifting up either a person, a building or a circumstance.”

Swartz, who serves as a volunteer usher at The Palladium along with his wife, Betty, had mentioned to Indiana Wind Symphony Director Charlie Conrad a couple of years ago the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and the great music around that time.

“I knew his love for putting together thematic concerts,” Swartz said.

They began planning together, and Swartz will give a historical narration for the symphony’s “Echoes Over Five Centuries: The Reformation” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Palladium in Carmel.

“I’ve always been a fan of church music and classical music,” Swartz said.

Conrad said Swartz brings a great deal of knowledge about the Reformation.

“In addition to the religious aspect, it had quite an effect on music as well,” Conrad said. “Paul will be doing the narration in between numbers. We’ll play some music that historically was significant, and some based on some of the chorales and tunes that came from the time. We’re doing a piece from Elisabeth Cruciger, the first female hymn writer of the Reformation, and she was also married to Martin Luther’s son. Martin Luther wrote several (hymns) himself. ‘A Mighty Fortress is Our God’ is the most famous one.”

Swartz, who will have a display of his Reformation and Luther stamps in The Palladium lobby, is writing a book called “A Life Stamped, Cancelled and Delivered!”

“I thought if I don’t get the book out until next year I can include all the stamps of Luther that are issued this year,” said Swartz, who has written several journal articles about Luther.

Swartz was pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church for 13 years before retiring in 2012. He’s now serving at First Trinity, a diverse Lutheran congregation on the east side

Paul Swartz displays his Reformation stamp display. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

of Indianapolis.

“They can’t afford a pastor, so I’m helping them out,” Swartz said.

Swartz’s collection of Martin Luther stamps began in 1983 when the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp commemorating the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth on Nov. 10, 1483. The stamp triggered a worldwide search by Swartz to discover what other Reformation stamps were produced. He has several albums full of stamps relating to Martin Luther or this year’s Reformation anniversary.

Luther published his Ninety-five theses, or complaints against the Catholic Church, and launched the Protestant Reformation on Oct. 31, 1517. Many stamps from various nations are being reeled this year.

“Luther was the champion of individual rights and the freedom of the conscience,” Swartz said. “You won’t find anyone in the history of mankind who championed that more than Martin Luther.”

Choir voices are needed for the concert. For more information or to volunteer, contact pswartz@indy.rr.com.

Echoes Over Five Centuries: The Reformation When: 7 p.m. Nov 12.

Where: The Palladium, Carmel.

For more: visit indianawindsymphony.org

Songbook Foundation launches Meredith Willson website editorial@youarecurrent.com The Carmel-based Great American Songbook Foundation recently launched a website showcasing the archives of composer and playwright Meredith Willson, who wrote Broadway and cinema hits “The Music Man” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.”

The Meredith Willson Digital Collection makes a trove of historic materials accessible worldwide to researchers, musicians and fans of Willson, who also penned such popular songs as “You and I” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”

The collection is a collaboration between the Songbook Foundation and HistoryIT, a digital history company that helps organizations transform their archives into engaging online collections. HistoryIT team members, while working with the foundation staff, identified a representative sample of compositions, scrapbooks, correspondence and photographs from Willson’s career, then digitized and tagged the materials for display on a search-optimized website.

For more, visit songbook.historyit.com.

Carmel — Rock legend David Crosby, known for his work with the super group Crosby, Stills & Nash, performs music from his upcoming album, “Sky Trails,” alongside his best-loved songs at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at The Palladium. Tickets start at $35. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Zionsville — CV Art and Frame, 110 S. Main St., will host an artist reception for Gabriel Lehman from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 3 and 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Admission is free. Wine and food will be served.

Geist — Q Artistry presents “The Chronicles of Yarnia, A Rap Musical,” at 8 p.m.

Nov. 3 at the Theater at the Fort. The musical is a parody romp of the children’s tale, using classic hip hop and rap tracks. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org

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“In the Family Way,” The Cat, Carmel

Rick Springfield: Stripped Down Solo Acoustic, The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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Australian rocker, actor and teen idol Rick Springfield burst into international stardom in the ’80s with 16 Top 40 hits, including “Jesse’s Girl,” “I’ve Done Everything for You” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers.” His intimate, interactive solo concert performances explore the stories behind the songs.

8 p.m. Nov. 2-4 (continues through Nov. 11)

After being together for 10 years, a couple decides to adopt a child only to find continual rejection by both the state and private adoption services. After much soul-searching, they beg Andrew’s twin sister Lainie to surrogate for them, with the husband as the biological father.

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7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 and 2 p.m. Nov. 5

The night pays homage to the remarkable works of Rodgers and Hammerstein. This innovative musical revue features songs such as “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Honeybun” and “Kansas City,” to name a few.

Cost: $20-$45

Cost: $35-$95

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The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m.

Nov. 3

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this respected company from the American West is on the road with its blend of classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Cost: From $55

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David Crosby and Friends Sky Trails Tour, The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

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“A Grand Night for Singing,” The Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts

Red Priest, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8 p.m.

Nov. 4

Founded in 1997, the early music ensemble has been described by critics as “completely wild and deeply imaginative,” with a “red-hot wicked sense of humor” and a “breakall-rules, rock-chamber concert approach to early music.”

Cost: $60

7 p.m.

Nov. 5

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“Ghost – The Musical,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

1 p.m. Nov. 1, 8 p.m. Nov. 2-4 and 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 5 (continues through Nov. 18).

Carmel’s Andrea Laxton co-stars as Molly Jensen in a musical adapted from the hit film “Ghost.” A young couple’s connection takes a shocking turn after Sam Wheat’s untimely death.

Cost: $42.50-$67.50 (includes buffet dinner)

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8 p.m.

Nov. 4

Rock legend David Crosby performs music from his upcoming album, “Sky Trails,” alongside his best-loved songs. Joining him will be five musical friends: James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals.

Cost: from $35

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Sangam: Crossroads of Culture, The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

4 p.m.

Nov. 5

The cultural program will showcase four different classical dances from India depicting the epic Ramayan and will showcase an “East meets West” and Bollywood Style Extravaganza. Complimentary light Indian appetizers will be served beginning at 3 p.m.

Cost: $7.50

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month

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Bullying in our schools has become a national epidemic and, unfortunately, this is probably the most common phone call I get from parents. Usually it goes something like this: “My child is being bullied to the point that he’s afraid to go to school. The school has not done anything to stop it. What can I do?”

Naturally, many parents who call want me to write a letter to their school corporation or even file a lawsuit against it. Unfortunately, I often have to tell them that there’s not much they can do from a legal standpoint unless they have evidence that (a) the school violated a legal duty, and (b) their child has been harmed—physically or psychologically—as a result. If your child is simply afraid to go to school because of the bullying but hasn’t been emotionally traumatized or physically injured, it will be difficult to bring a legal claim against the school district because the law requires you to prove damages in order to have a case. Being nervous, scared or uncomfortable at school may not be enough to support a legal claim. As the saying goes, “They don’t make Band-Aids for hurt feelings.”

Schools have a duty to protect your child from bullying, but often they look the other way or downplay it, telling parents “Kids will be kids.”

They don’t seem to take bullying seriously and rarely punish the perpetrators severely. I have represented several children who have been bullied, assaulted or sexually harassed at school—one to the point of committing suicide. In almost every case, the school could have done more to prevent the bullying from happening.

Indiana does have an anti-bullying law, but it’s not very strong. It only requires schools to have an anti-bullying policy and to report bullying

incidents to a database. But schools routinely under-report incidents of bullying and many parents mistakenly assume that they can sue a school if it does not follow this law, which says you can’t sue the school based only on its failure to follow the statute. In fact, if the school doesn’t comply with the statute, its non-compliance is not even admissible in court.

If your child has been harmed, it may still be possible to hold the school responsible in a lawsuit. I’ve used different legal theories against schools where students have been bullied. Schools have a duty to supervise students, to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to protect students from reasonably foreseeable criminal acts—which bullying incidents often are. Students with special needs may have additional remedies available.

My advice to parents whose children are being bullied is to document every incident (who, what, when, where). You can tell school staff what’s happening in person or over the phone, but it’s a good idea to put it in an email to your child’s principal, teacher and guidance counselor.

Make a paper trail. Doing so makes it harder for the school to claim that it was unaware of the bullying. If your child is emotionally or physically harmed, you’ll want to show that the school knew or should have known that he was at risk of being injured. Schools like to defend these cases by arguing that the harm was not “reasonably foreseeable,” so telling school employees that your child is being bullied is important. Do not assume that the school will document the bullying properly—do it for them. When kids are hurt at school and parents bring a claim, evidence has a way of mysteriously disappearing. By sending the school staff emails, you will have proof that they knew your child was being bullied.

If your child has been bullied at school and suffered physical or emotional harm as a result, feel free to call me at 317/569-2200 or email me at tblessing@hzlegal.com for a free consultation.

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Event to benefit hurricane victims

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MECAP founder, said he formed an association with Milestone Talent Agency this summer.

Musicians from across the nation will “I have been involved with writing on be congregating in Indianapolis to provide songs for Mariah Carey, Usher, comfort to those affestival fected by the recent Babyface and Midnight Star, to name a few,” Johnson said. “I have hurricanes. had a longtime friendship with The Independent Music Festival Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds), and I is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Mawas his first manager when he was dame C.J. Walker Theatre Center, 617 in the group Manchild in the ‘70s.”

Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. CarmelThe MECAP roster for the festival based Milestone Talent Agency and Meldrum includes R&B singing group Endure, MECAP (Music and Entertainment Georgia and Tennessee; hip-hop group Consulting and Production) have partnered Starz Of Da Bizzare, Portland, Ore.; singto present the concert.

“We figure everyone can afford $13 to see er Sasé from Fort Myers, Fla.; hip-hop artist KB Da Monsta, Davenport, Iowa; and Indiaa good musical for a good cause,” said Patnapolis hip-hop acts Skypp and Twelve; rick Cowherd, who works as a manager for smooth jazz act Stepp-Walker Project; and Milestone’s musicians. “There will be blues, acoustic guitarist/singer Damon Karl.

R&B, hip hop, jazz and pop. All genres will The Milestone acts, J-Samuel, Jacksonbe covered.” ville, Fla.; Jeremy Gregory, Los Angeles; Admission is $13 in advance and $15 at Rebekah Meldrum, Carmel; and Adrienne the door.

Col, Little Rock, Ark., will be put out on the “We wanted to give back to the commuMECAP label. nity and show people what we do,” CowJohnson has earned two Grammy herd said.

Awards, five Broadcast Music Inc. awards, Margi Beaver, a Noblesville resident, two Billboard awards and several Recordowns Milestone, which also includes an ing Industry Association of America gold, acting division. platinum and multi-platinum awards.

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‘A Grand Night of Singing’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com When “A Grand Night of Singing” opened on Broadway in 1993, it was the first time the music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein had been on theater Broadway in a revue format.

“It has been speculated that one reason for the delay was that so many Rodgers and Hammerstein songs connect so directly with the stories they tell and are so embedded in our culture that it becomes difficult to envision them out of the context,” said Carol Worcel, who is serving as director and choreographer for the show for the upcoming Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production. “Perhaps another reason is that these classic tunes sometimes seem sappy and out of touch with the edgy realism today’s audiences so often expect.”

However, Worcel said the arrangement of 30 or more songs by Walter Bobbie creates a “brilliant format that follows the timeless seasons of love, using themes which we can all identify.”

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Worcel, who lives near the Geist area in Indianapolis, said there have been no real challenges in preparation.

‘In fact, this rehearsal period has been very smooth due to the fact that we have an amazingly talented cast and a very accomplished production team,” Worcel said.

Worcel said there is an even mix of songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s betterknown and lesser-known musicals.

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Middle school presents ‘Elf’

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel Middle School sixth-grader Sam Tiek had the opportunity to audition for the part of Michael Hobbs for “Elf theater The Musical JR.” for a touring company.

“I’d rather keep it close to home,” Tiek said. “I don’t really like to travel, but I feel like it would be a good experience (in the future). I already had got this (role) and I’m happy staying here and doing this.”

Tiek had previously been cast as Michael in Carmel Middle School’s production of “Elf The Musical JR.,” set for at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11.

“Being a sixth-grader I was not expecting to get a lead,” Tiek said. “I got the callback and I was so surprised. I got the part of Michael and I was so happy.”

Tiek works for the Helen Wells Agency with print advertisements and commercials.

“I think later in life (getting a touring or Broadway role) would be a really big goal of mine,” Tiek said. “Just to be able to perform on Broadway. But for now I’m happy to be here and doing what I love close to home.”

Tiek enjoys singing as well as acting.

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“They’re both great. I think they go well with each other,” Tiek said.

Nate Koss will play the role of Buddy the Elf. “It’s been a fun show with all the fun scenes that Buddy gets to do. And the comedy that he gets to do, it’s really fun,” Koss said.

Koss said he loved the movie, “Elf.” “I really wanted (the part), but I thought a seventh-grader was going to get it because I heard his voice and he was really good,” Koss said. “So I didn’t expect to get a callback, and then I got the part.”

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Springfield brings solo show to Palladium Nov. 5

By Lana Bandy editorial@youarecurrent.com Don’t be surprised if Rick Springfield seems a bit nostalgic when he hits The Palladium stage in Carmel live music for his concert. It seems Indiana holds a special place in the musician’s heart.

“It was one of the first solo shows I ever did, so I dig it for that reason alone,” Springfield said. “We didn’t know what the reaction would be, but Indianapolis stood up and said, ‘We’ll book that show,’ so it’s very cool.”

The show is the Australian rocker’s stripped down solo acoustic performance in which Springfield shares the stories behind his songs. After 40-plus years as a musician, actor and author, he recently told Current that audiences can expect to hear some popular gems.

Q: What can fans expect that night?

A: Expect the best, but be prepared for the worst. Wait...no, that’s North Korea, not my solo show. The solo show is very personal and intimate and it’s a lot of spontaneous stuff, so it’s a lot of fun for me, and I hope for the audience. It’s very differ-

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Rick Springfield will perform at The Palladium at 7 p.m. Nov. 5. (Submitted photo)

ent from our band shows, different songs, different pace and different versions of hit songs.

Q: What special highlights can you tell us about?

A: There are songs that span my life, songs that were meaningful to me as a kid and new songs and the songs I am not allowed to leave the stage without playing.

Q: Should we expect a lot of new music, quite a few old favorites or a little bit of everything?

A: Everything, including getting busted if you get up during the show to go to the bathroom. Yep, it’s very intimate.

Q: Will we finally find out who Jessie’s girl is?

A: I tell the stories about the moments in my life that became songs, so it makes it a storyteller-type show as well and, yes, I do tell the story that led to “Jessie’s Girl.”

Q: You wrote that song and it was your first huge hit in the U.S. Does it still have special meaning to you or do you get tired of playing it at every show?

A: No, it’s the first song that was a hit for me, so it has a special place in my soul.

I’m proud of having written it and damn lucky no one wrote it before me.

Q: You’ve continued your acting career that started with “General Hospital” in the ’80s. Can we expect to see you on TV this fall?

A: Yes, you will. “American Horror Story,” but I’m looking for a show of my own and writing as well.

Q: What is it that motivates you to keep touring after all these years?

A: I love playing. I started when I was 14, and the bug bite is still there. It’s the greatest feeling to play music for people. I’ve always loved it, even when my voice hadn’t broken and I was singing crappy versions of Beatles songs.

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Asian Grill Where: 74 N. Ninth St., Noblesville When it’s open: Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday-Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is served 5 to 9 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Mark’s take: Asian Grill is a staple of downtown Noblesville and offers a variety of zesty Asian fare in a comfortable, elegant atmosphere. You’ll find everything from chicken to pork to beef to shrimp. Salads and soups round out a menu that also features vegetarian dishes.

What to get: I’m always partial to seafood dishes, and Asian Grill does not disappoint! Although there are a variety

Asian Grill sits in the heart of downtown Noblesville. (Submitted photo)

of shrimp offerings, I recommend the orange shrimp. These are jumbo tiger shrimp tossed in orange sauce and topped with sesame seeds. This is a must-taste.

Cost: Entrees between $13 and $17.

Want to know more? Visit asiangriolnoblesville.com or call 317-773-9990.

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Tailgating in inclement weather Commentary by Joe Drozda and Bob Bley With each tropical storm there seems to have been numerous games cancelled on the coasts and even further north into the plains and Midwest, where rains have caused trouble for serious picnickers that have planned a get-together with great friends and tasty food, done up right!

What’s a tailgater to do?

To endure inclement weather there are canopies (tents) that can be set up to provide overhead cover. To stop the wind from sailing your tent there are weights that fit over the canopy legs that can help. Don’t be afraid to use your vehicle to help anchor things with bungie cords and tape.

Here’s a great inclement weather drink to warm your innards.

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get it to a simmer and then pour into a thermos to take to the game. Be sure to serve in white mugs or cups so that nobody ingests a surprise cinnamon stick or clove. Have pats of butter available if someone wants an extra as a topping. And everything should be ready to enjoy!

This recipe is enough for six servings.

Joe Drozda writes about sports and food. You may contact him at drozda@tailgatershandbook. com or visit www.tailgatershandbook.com.

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Where’s Where’s Amy Amy visits visits Heartland Heartland Film Film Festival Festival events events From left, Heartland Director of Film Programming & Marketing Greg Sorvig (Carmel) and director Amanda Ladd-Jones (Los Angeles) pause with Star Wars Stormtroopers. The Heartland Film Festival blew in like Stormtroopers on a mission with two weeks of screening award-winning films from around the world, one-of-a-kind after-parties, and celebrity photo opportunities. Where’s Amy was there to capture the key events, including the closing night film, “Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies,” a documentary about the life of Alan Ladd Jr. through the eyes of his daughter, Amanda Ladd-Jones.

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Q. We intend to remodel our master bathroom this winter but are having a difficult time visualizing the final product. Any suggestions?

A. This is a common thought. Fortunately, there are a variety of tools to help you imagine what your bathroom (or kitchen, lower level, patio, etc.) will look like. A great place to start is by touring a few of the suppliers to gather inspiration. We like Jack Laurie and Ferguson in the Indiana Design Center. The Tile Shop and Lee Supply have wonderful vignettes, too. Spend time on Houzz and Pinterest and you will likely discover a few bathrooms with very similar layouts as yours. From there, it’s pretty easy to imagine your new space!

However, the most powerful method of visualizing is with a 3-D design. It can really bring your space to life with the actual paint colors, tile and vanities that you hope to use.

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Q. Can we use our existing mirror? It’s in great shape and is frameless.

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The Arch of Constantine Commentary by Don Knebel The Arch of Constantine, near the Coliseum in Rome, memorializes an event that changed the direction of Western history.

On Oct. 28, 312 A.D., Roman travel Emperor Constantine I defeated rival Emperor Maxentius in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, thereby gaining unquestioned control of the Western Roman Empire. Constantine credited his victory to a vision in which the Christian God told him to put the superimposed Greek letters Chi and Rho, symbolizing the Christ, on his soldiers’ shields. In 313 A.D., Constantine, joined by the Eastern Emperor, issued the Edict of Milan, ending the persecution of Christians and making Christianity legal throughout the Roman Empire.

In 315 A.D., the 10th year of Constantine’s reign, the Roman Senate erected a massive arch honoring his victory at the Milvian Bridge. The three-portal arch, more than 82 feet wide and 65 feet high, straddled the Triumphal Way, the route by which the victorious Constantine had entered Rome, displaying the head of Maxentius. Identical inscriptions on either side near the top of

the arch attributed Constantine’s victory to the inspiration of a singular “divine,” suggesting that Constantine wanted to affirm his belief in one God while not offending Romans still believing in mulitple gods.

Curiously, the arch uses statues and reliefs from monuments honoring earlier rulers.

Even the carvings depicting Constantine, some showing a halo around his head, were re-worked from earlier carvings.

Some speculate this reclamation was necessary because fourth century Romans had lost the skill to create great works of art.

Others believe the re-use communicated the idea that Constantine was the epitome of earlier leaders.

The Arch of Constantine is the last and largest Roman arch, inspiring, among others, the Arc d ’Triumph in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The halo around the head of Constantine inspired later depictions of Jesus.

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A grammar horror story Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt On days like this, kids in costumes aren’t the only spooky things in the neighborhood. Did you know grammar guy commas can save innocent lives? I wanted to avoid controversial subjects like killing in this column, but here we are discussing the only two certainties in life: death and punctuation.

In today’s article, I’m going to settle the Oxford comma debate once and for all.

How’s that for a bold statement?

Suppose I wanted to list a few (three, to be precise) of my favorite things. I could say: I like eating, children and small animals. That was intended to read as a list of three things — not a list of one thing followed by examples. Most people think the Oxford comma (a.k.a. the serial, series or Harvard comma) is at odds with the AP Stylebook. I’m not sure if this will come as a trick or a treat to you, but the AP Stylebook actually makes clear that it’s perfectly appropriate to use an Oxford comma when doing so helps to avoid confusion.

My general rule is: use commas sparingly. Pretend they’re shotgun shells and

you’re trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse. According to AP, “If a comma doesn’t help make clear what is being said, don’t use it.” I love secretly eating my child’s Skittles, Milky Ways and Butterfingers once he’s asleep. This sentence doesn’t need a comma after “Milky Ways” because it doesn’t provide further clarity in the sentence’s meaning.

Hopefully, this nuanced take on the comma controversy provides a diacritical middle ground for the two feuding punctuation parties. I’m not naive enough to assume I will be able to change anyone’s mind on a polarizing topic such as this; I merely wanted to illustrate how two opposing factions can (theoretically) peacefully coexist.

I know, I know you probably think this is a not-so-subtle way of addressing the ageold rivalry between vampires and werewolves. For the record, you are correct. I believe in a world in which vampires and werewolves can — and do — get along.

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.

Exhibit A Annual Rate of 2.5% commencing on January 1, 2020.

Year 2019 2020 2021 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Fee $3,100 $3,178 $3,256 $3,334 $3,412 $3,490 $3,568 $3,646 $3,724

Year 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035

Fee $3,802 $3,880 $3,958 $4,036 $4,114 $4,192 $4,270 $4,348 $4,426

Year 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044

Fee $4,504 $4,582 $4,660 $4,738 $4,816 $4,894 $4,972 $5,050 $5,128

Year 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050

Fee $5,206 $5,284 $5,362 $5,440 $5,518 $5,596

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Great gifts for a great cause! With over 120 vendors, Holiday Mart is one of Indy's favorite holiday marketplaces for unique food, apparel, gifts and all-around holiday festivity. Grab a friend and shop the day away!

All ticket sales benefit the Junior League of Indianapolis and allow them to continue their mission within our community and support Indy's most pertinent areas of need. Pre-sale tickets and special event tickets, including the seasonal favorite, Shoppers' Eve, are also on sale now.

“Holiday Wishes” Reserve your seat early for this very special Carmel tradition!

5 SHOWS 7 PM - December 6, 7, and 9 2 PM - December 9, 10 Public ticket sales start on November 3 7:30 AM in the CHS bookstore 3:30 PM at ticketracker.com CARMEL CHOIRS partner with the CHS PTO BACKPACK PROGRAM during HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Donate canned food or grocery store gift cards at each show to feed students right in our own Carmel community Learn more at www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/PTO/backpack #CarmelChoirsCare

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LIFESTYLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Number: 17100005 CA Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on 27th of November, 2017 at 6:00PM in the Monon Center East (Monon Community Center East Building, Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Commitment Amendment in order to: modify times and days of the Commitments Concerning the Use and Development of Real Estate.

With property being known as: 13989 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN 46033.

The application is identified as Docket No. 17100005 CA. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID parcel number 16-10-21-00-00-011.001 All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

Petitioner name: Carmel Clay Schools Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals on NOVEMBER 27, 2017 at 5 pm in the Monon Center East Building (Meeting Room B), 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel, Indiana, 46032 will hold a Public Hearing, with the Hearing Officer, upon a Variance application for “SMITHS REPLAT OF LOT 7 GIDEON NEWBY’S ADDITION & LOT 11 D.W. KINZER’S ADDITION”. The property address is: 530 1st Avenue SE, Carmel, Indiana 46032. The application is identified as Docket No.17100020 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel No. 16-1030-03-16-014.000, 16-1030-03-16-015.000 & 16-10-30-03-16-033.000 All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

Petitioner Name: James D. Hall of JD HALL LAND SURVEYING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket Number: 17090016 Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on November 21, 2017at 6:00 pm in the Monon Community Center East Building, 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a DP Amend/ADLS Application in order to: Approve site and design plans for a new grocery store building.

The approximate property address is: 10584 Workout Way. The application is identified as Docket No. 17090016.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Lot 1A and 2A in Secondary Plat – Weston Park Block A “Replat of Block A” All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: ALDI, Inc. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket Nos. 17100011-15 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 27th day of November, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Monon Center East (Monon Community Center East Building, Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel, Indiana 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Docket No. 17100011 V ZO Chptr 8.01.02: Max. 3.9 units/acre density allowed, 4.33 u/ac proposed Docket No. 17100012 V ZO Chptr 8.04.02: Min. 10,000 sq. ft. lots allowed, 9,044 & 8,501 sq. ft. proposed Docket No. 17100013 V ZO Chptr 8.04.03.A: Min. 35-ft front yard setback allowed, 15-ft proposed Docket No. 17100014 V ZO Chptr 8.04.03.E: Min. 80- ft lot width allowed, 60-ft and 65-ft proposed Docket No. 17100015 V ZO Chptr 8.04.03.F: Max. 35% lot coverage allowed, 43.9% and 45.3% proposed With the properties being known as: 706 & 710 Auman Dr. W., Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket Nos. 17100011-15 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID# 16-10-31-01-02-002.000 and 16-10-31-01-02-003.000.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

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Dispatch NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Carmel, Indiana Department

Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032 Project: Shelborne Road Multi-Use Path Construction 106th Street to 116th Street Project No. 16-ENG-69 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 Community Center, Meeting Room B between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before November 15, 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 – Shelborne Road Multi-Use Path Construction from 106th Street to 116th Street”.

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 a 10’ wide HMA multi-use path along the east side of Shelborne Road from 106th Street to 116th Street, including HMA pavement, drainage improvements, and pavement markings.

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 November 8, 2017at 10:00 a.m. in the Engineering Department conference room on the 1st 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

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Source: FamilyHandyman.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION Docket No. 17090021 DP/ADLS Notice is hereby given that the City Council meeting on the 21st day of November, 2017 at 6:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a DP/ADLS application in order to: Construct a two story brain and spine clinic with associated infrastructure.

With the property being known as: 0 US 31 N & 1440 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 The application is identified as Docket No. 17090021 DP/ADLS .

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-09-26-00-00-001.000, 16-09-26-00-00-002.000 & 17-09-26-0000-004.000 All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: American Structurepoint Inc. Representative: Gene Beiermann, PE 7260 Shadeland Station Indianapolis, IN 46256 Phone: (317) 547-5580 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA ORDINANCE Z-627-17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, meeting on the 20th day of November, 2017 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Carmel Clay Educational Services Center Building, Public Meeting Room, 5201 E. Main Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development Ordinance seeking approval of a rezone request

by Beazer Homes of Indiana, LLP, pursuant to Ordinance Z-627-17, pertaining to the parcels of real estate that are identified by Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Numbers 17-10-1900-00-004.002; 17-10-19-00-00-004.000 and 17-10-19-00-00-025.000 (hereafter, collectively, referred to as the “Real Estate).

The Real Estate is located at the northeast intersection of Keystone Parkway and 136th Street and is currently zoned R-1 Residential and is within the Keystone Parkway Overlay Zone. The Real Estate is approximately 59 acres and the Applicant desires to rezone the Real Estate to “The Reserve at Cool Creek Planned Unit Development District” to permit the development of an age restricted residential community consisting of approximately 157 homes.

The file for this proposal is on file at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2417, under Docket No. 17050011Z and may be viewed Monday Through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed request are also on file for examination at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2414.

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

CITY OF CARMEL, CLERK-TREASURER Christine S. Pauley This notice prepared by James E. Shinaver, Attorney and Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC, 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210, Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: (317) 844-0106

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