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Proposed plans for Thomas Marcuccilli Nature Park include boardwalks surrounding wellheads on the property. (Rendering by MKSK)

Boardwalks, illumination could be coming to wellheads at park

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Two little-used wellheads at a future park site could soon get a makeover.

Developer Falcon Nest, which CCPR owned 63 acres that contained the wellheads, completed donating the land to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation last week. The site near the southwest corner of 146th Street and River Road, which has soil conditions unsuitable for substantial development, will be known as Thomas Marcuccilli Nature Park.

CCPR plans to construct boardwalks to and around the wellheads, which will serve as overlooks of the park. A trail system through the park also is likely to be added, but little else. CCPR is partnering with planning and design firm MKSK to develop plans for the park.

CCPR Director Michael Klitzing revealed initial architectural renderings of the proposed project at a Nov. 10 town hall meeting hosted by Carmel City Council President Sue Finkam at Founders Park. Finkam represents the city’s northeast district, which includes Thomas Marcuccilli Nature Park. “(The park) is not well suited for major development. If it was, it probably would have houses and homes and other things on it,” Klitzing said. “You’re never going to find the Monon Community Center (there), because the soils won’t support it, but it provides

some incredible natural experiences.”

Carmel Utilities Director John Duffy said the city installed the wellheads in 2008, around the time the Great Recession slowed development plans in the area and beyond.

The city ended up building a new water treatment center on 116th Street, lessening a need to pull water from the wells.

Duffy said the city can pull 6 million gallons of water a day from the wells if needed, but most of the time they are unused.

“They’re functional, but they’re not very attractive,” Duffy said. “We always knew one day these wells would look different.”

Urban designer Casey May of MKSK said her firm wants to create a low-maintenance design that pays homage to the agricultural history of the site. It could include using the emergency lights required at the site to illuminate the wellheads at night in a way that will be visible from the road but not invite visitors at that time.

“We could utilize the need for ventilation of the shell that surrounds these pump elements so there’s perforation of the shell and it’s internally illuminated,” May said.

“We want to be very thoughtful about this though, so … those perforations are faced to the inward part of the park so the residential areas around aren’t getting a lot of light off of that.”

CCPR plans to gather feedback from the community as it continues to develop plans for the park.

Street commissioner retires — City of Carmel Street Commissioner Terry Killen retired Nov. 1 after a 30-year career with the Carmel Street Dept.

He served Killen Higginbotham one year as commissioner. Matt Higginbotham, who previously served as operations manager, replaced Killen as commissioner. Higginbotham joined the Carmel Street Dept. in 2004.

Ward elected board president — Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward has been elected president of the Association of Indiana Counties board of directors.

He began his term on Nov. 1. Board elections were held during the AIC’s annual conferWard ence in September.

Ward has served as the Hamilton County Surveyor for the last 45 years.

He is the past president of the County Surveyors Association of Indiana and the National Association of County Surveyors. He has served as a longtime member of the AIC legislative committee and on the AIC Board of Directors as both vice president and president of the AIC’s East Central District.

City updates mobile app — The City of Carmel’s Dept. of Community Services recently updated Carmel’s myCarmel mobile application to include Accessibility Improvement reports. The addition to the app was developed by the Carmel Advisory Committee on Disabilities to make reporting issues involving accessibility convenient and easy to report directly to Carmel’s ADA coordinator.

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Behavioral health offerings ahead of schedule in CCS

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com In the 14 months Carmel Clay Schools has been partnering with Ascension St. Vincent to offer behavioral health EDUCATION services on campuses, more than 400 students have used the services to take part in more than 5,000 therapy sessions.

Those numbers put the program ahead of where district officials thought it would be when they announced the initiative in August 2020. Through the partnership, CCS offers students and employees access to optional therapy sessions, skills coaching, medication management and other services with professional providers.

CCS Mental Health Coordinator Stephanie Whiteside presented an update on the partnership at the Nov. 8 school board workshop session. She said from the beginning of the school year through Oct. 18, CCS counselors and social workers made 99 referrals to Ascension St. Vincent professionals, compared to five in the same time period in 2020 in the program’s infancy. This does not include appointments made through parent or self-referrals.

Suicide screenings also have increased, with 101 completed from the beginning of the school year through Oct. 18 this year compared to 41 during the same period in 2020. The majority of screenings have been for middle and high school students, but Whiteside said CCS is seeing an increasing number of elementary students being evaluated.

The partnership was rolled out during the

COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to mental health challenges of its own.

“One of the things we’re really looking at is the stress on our students and the day-to-day stress they may be experiencing and how we may be able to support them,” Whiteside said. “The pandemic has been very difficult for many students and parents and adults as well in our community, so we want to continue to identify strategies to provide that support.”

CCS Supt. Michael Beresford said the hiring of Whiteside in June 2019 and launch of the program came at a crucial time.

“This has been done over two years of a global pandemic,” Beresford said. “We had no idea when we went on this journey or this adventure that this would happen.

We are so thankful we had some pieces in place to help our kids.”

Jon Ferguson, Ascension St. Vincent program manager, told the school board that he’s been impressed with how quickly the behavioral health services launched in Carmel.

“I’m really proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish in the first year of the program,” he said. “It’s hard to get that momentum going sometimes, but we haven’t experienced that in this program, at least from a treatment perspective.”

Ascension St. Vincent professionals are providing services at all CCS campuses, although it hasn’t reached full staffing levels. Ascension St. Vincent has nine licensed therapists and seven behavioral health technicians at CCS, with openings for four licensed therapists, one behavioral health technician and one clinical supervisor.

CCS updates mask policy news@currentincarmel.com Face masks are now optional during Carmel Clay Schools after-school extracurricular activities. Masks PANDEMIC continue to be mandatory during the school day.

CCS Supt. Michael Beresford announced the changes in a Nov. 11 email to parents. He stated that the updated policy at extracurricular events is consistent with policies at public venues throughout the state.

“We are hopeful and optimistic that protocols will continue to be relaxed as we

approach the second semester,” Beresford stated. “We will continue to monitor our local data and work with state and county health officials to ensure the safety of our students and staff while adhering to legally required contact tracing and quarantine guidelines.”

Masks will continue to be required in the classroom to reduce the number of students missing class, as the Indiana State Dept. of Health does not require those wearing masks to quarantine after a possible exposure to COVID-19.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Hoosier Heartland Trolley Co.’s mission is to save the last remaining railroad cars.

FUNDRAISER The nonprofit’s stated goal is to develop the state’s only electric heritage railway to introduce Hoosiers to authentic transportation experiences as a community asset for education, economic development and tourism. The Hoosier Heartland Trolley Co. will hold a fundraiser called Hoosier Trolley Electric Brews from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at Grand Junction Brewing Co. in Westfield.

“Our team will have various artifacts on display to connect guests to this rich history, including photos, advertising and other items from the interurban railways themselves,” said Cameron Nichols, a co-founder of the nonprofit and a Noblesville resident.

“The fundraiser will feature craft brews, appetizers and desserts with a small exhibition of historic artifacts from our collection.

There will be a short presentation about our work and how it will benefit our region through education, community placemaking

An interurban car that once ran through Hamilton County and other central Indiana communities. (Photo courtesy of HHTC)

and economic development opportunities.”

Nichols said proceeds will support projects, including the restoration of an Indiana interurban car, community outreach programs and the development of a permanent home for the organization.

Nichols said the interurban car, that is being restored, was built in 1925 and based in Anderson. It ran from Indianapolis, Muncie, Fort Wayne, Noblesville, Carmel and Kokomo.

Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance at hoosiertrolley.org. All guests must be 21 or older. Each guest will receive one complimentary drink, appetizers and desserts.

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Plew makes best of senior year for Fishers volleyball team

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com This was senior outside hitter Carsen Plew’s first year starting for the Fishers High School volleyball team, but she made quite an impact.

“Carsen is a mentally tough player who fights hard for every point,” Tigers coach Steven Peek said. “In the back row, she is scrappy and moves well, and she has numerous shots and skills in the front row that make her difficult to prepare for and defend against. Fishers has been blessed by Carsen’s poise, leadership and determination.”

The 5-foot-7 Plew was second on the team with 210 kills for the Tigers, who finished 22-6. Fishers lost a Class 4A regional championship match to McCutcheon Oct. 23.

Junior Ava Vickers led Fishers with 214 kills.

In the two regional matches against Fort Wayne Carroll and McCutcheon, Plew delivered 18 kills, 17 digs and five blocks. She said she improved throughout the season.

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“There was a large group of talent ahead of (Plew) and the others from this season,” Peek said. “We actually graduated five of

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our seven starters, which caused people to overlook us this season. Carsen was one of the players to immediately step up this summer to set high expectations for all, and she was great at setting an example to live up to as well.”

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come out as strong this season after graduating so many key players, but I feel we did a great job proving them wrong,” Plew said.

“I think all of us having the same mindset of competing our hardest and continuing to get better each day, but also making sure we had fun while doing it, helped us succeed this season.”

Plew had only 13 kills in limited action as a junior. She also dressed varsity as a sophomore.

“But I only played a handful of points each of those seasons,” said Plew, who played club volleyball for Munciana Indy.

Plew started playing volleyball and basketball in fourth grade.

“I decided to focus on volleyball in eighth grade,” Plew said.

Plew said volleyball has always been her favorite sport to play.

“This made it easy to pick which sport I wanted to focus on,” she said. “I liked the constant speed of the game and how something interesting is always happening.”

Plew plans to attend Indiana University and major in psychology and minor in biology. She would like to play on an intramural volleyball team at IU.

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Former CHS coach Koeppen wraps up head coaching career

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They were great to me when I was there.

It was back when Carmel would celebrate their state championships. By the time I left Carmel, they were pretty much taken for granted. If you didn’t win, it was almost a disappointment.”

Koeppen’s first team included former IHSAA commissioner Bobby Cox. Koeppen said the final teams he coached at CHS in 2008 were determined to win a state title.

“We knew the girls had won, but we weren’t sure about the boys. It was finally announced the boys had won, and they just went crazy,” Koeppen said. “It was nice ending on a good note, and winning those championships meant the world to me.”

On that 2008 state championship team was Guerin Catholic boys cross country coach Tom Ohman, who graduated in 2010, and Guerin Catholic girls cross country coach Andy Cowen.

“Being able to run my first 2 1/2 years of high school under Coach Koeppen really drew me into the sport and kickstarted my love for it,” Ohman said. “Seeing firsthand how Coach could motivate and bring the best out of his runners inspired me early on to be the best I could. His passion for the sport is what led me to continue my running career post high school and ultimately to get into coaching as well. Coach’s impact can be seen around the state in coaching staffs at different levels, which is a testament to the impact he had on those runners on his teams.”

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From left, Chuck Koeppen, who recently retired as head coach of the IUPUI cross country and track team, pauses with Justin Roeder, a former assistant coach who took over the role as interim head coach. (Photo courtesy of IUPUI)

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“For me, there was never going to be a good time to retire, because I love the sport so much and it’s been such a big part of my life since I was in junior high in Valparaiso,” the Carmel resident said. “I don’t necessarily want to die out there on the cross country course and be an embarrassment. I still love the sport.

I still love the kids that I work with. I still love going to their weddings.”

Koeppen, 75, has been the IUPUI men’s cross country and track and field coach since December 2008. He was the school’s first track coach. He previously was the boys and girls cross country coach at Carmel High School from 1972 to 2008. During that time, he won 23 state titles, 11 each in boys and girls cross country and one boys track and field title.

Koeppen’s last day as head coach was coaching IUPUI in the Great Lakes Regional Nov. 12 in Evansville. He is handing the reins to assistant Justin Roeder for the track and field season. Koeppen will be the assistant and Roeder will be the interim coach.

“He’s done a marvelous job,” Koeppen said. “I didn’t want to stand in his way, and he deserves a shot at being the head coach.”

Koeppen said he hopes IUPUI will hire Roeder, a 2004 individual state champion from Hamilton Southeastern High School, as the full-time coach after the 2022 track season.

“I told my bosses I’m only stepping down because this guy should be taking over,” Koeppen said. “He’s one of the best young coaches in the country.”

Koeppen’s Jaguars won their third Horizon League title Oct. 30. He previously won two Summit League titles before IUPUI changed conferences.

Koeppen said he feels fortunate to have coached at CHS during its “golden era” in the 1970s and 1980s, when the teams first began winning titles.

“I was coaching alongside guys like Dick Dullaghan (football) and Eric Clark (basketball) and Dale Graham was the principal,” Koeppen said. “Bill Shepherd Sr. was the for-

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Franciscan Values Award — Carmel resident Vicki Yamasaki was honored with the Franciscan Values Award by Marian University at its Oct. 29 annual RISE Gala. She is president of Yamasaki ERM Solutions and is the retired chief risk officer for OneAmerica Financial Partners. Following her retirement, Yamasaki embarked on several efforts to promote her Catholic faith Yamasaki and provide for those in need, founding charitable organization Corpus Christi for Unity and Peace. She is also active in her church, holding several leadership positions at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

State commission appointment — Gov. Eric Holcomb has

reappointed Carmel resident James Isch, former chief operating officer of the NCAA, to the White River State Park Development Commission. Isch’s term will last through Dec. 31, 2024.

CCPR news — Lana Ramer, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation volunteer coordinator, has been appointed by the National Recreation and Park Association’s Education Network as the practitioner-researcher to the National Research Sessions. CCPR Director Michael Klitzing has been elected by his peers to the Board of Directors of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration.

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These emotions are very real for her. The Your 15-year-old daughter arrives home opportunity to empower her and move her from her second day of school freshman along her journey of personal growth will year with a sad look on come later. For now, the goal is to commuPARENTING her face. When you ask nicate that she is safe, and she is loved. if everything is OK, she A compassionate response can go a long bursts into tears. After a few minutes of way in a situation like this. Say something consoling, she regains her composure along the lines of “that sounds like it was enough to tell you what awful for you” or “I happened. can tell this is really For now, the goal is to upsetting.” Notice that Apparently, as she was walking through communicate that she while these responses the halls between classare comforting, you are is safe, and she is loved. not approving or disapes, she saw two other girls with the same top proving of her reaction. on that she was wearing. Your first thought You are just being with her in the moment is that she is being way too dramatic, but without judgement. Again, the opportunity this is the moment where we have to be for empowerment will come later, after the careful about passing judgement. negative energy has completely dissipated.

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The Barrington of Carmel honored its 37 residents who are veterans during a Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony. The event included patriotic music, prayer and presentation of medals and pins to veterans. It also featured the unveiling of bricks with veterans’ names, military branch and years of service installed in the community’s Veterans Garden. Seven residents at The Barrington served in World War II, one served in World War II and the Korean War, and seven served during the Korean War.

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Veteran shares lessons learned

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Retired U.S. Air Force Major Matt Modleski shared several lessons learned through his military career as the keynote speaker for the City of Carmel’s Veterans MILITARY Day ceremony Nov. 10 at The Tarkington at Center for the Performing Arts. The theme of the ceremony was “Freedom is never free.”

Modleski said he grew up in upstate New York with the dream of flying jets.

“When you join the military as an enlisted member at age 17, that seems like a pretty big dream,” said Modleski, who has lived in Noblesville for seven years after living 10 years in Carmel. “The first lesson is if you are pursuing something big in life, you are going to fail at it. You are not going to fail just once; you are going to fail several times.”

Modleski’s eyesight caused him to fail his first physical, but he passed the second time. He was rejected for officer training school the first time, but he made it the second time.

The first time he applied for the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration, he got rejected as well.

“Your life and your character (are) not shaped by the number of times you fail.

Your character is absolutely shaped by how you respond,” Modleski said. “‘Life isn’t fair’ is an absolute given.”

The second lesson Modleski shared is that the military is a diverse organization.

“There are people from all across life that have a different opinion than me, have a different perspective than me, maybe a different set of beliefs than me,” he said. “In a free country, we should be able to speak those beliefs freely. If one of those problems angers and insults me, that’s actually

Retired U.S. Air Force Major Matt Modleski speaks at the City of Carmel’s Veterans Day ceremony. (Photo by Beth Maier)

my problem, not theirs.”

The third lesson came from Modleski’s officer training school, where participants were asked to create a sheet with their dreams turned into specific, obtainable and realistic objectives.

“When they made us do that, it changed my life,” he said. “It made me think through my career and start putting a plan together, not just my career but what married life would be like. The lesson for me is that a dream in your head is a dream. A dream on paper is the start of a plan. Plans well executed will achieve extremely good results, no matter where you are going. Put the dreams on paper and hold yourself accountable to the steps you put down, you’ll be surprised at how many things it helps you achieve.”

Modleski’s dream was to fly a Thunderbird, and after 15 years he had that opportunity as a member of the Thunderbirds demonstration team during the mid-1990s.

Modleski, who retired from the Air Force in September 2000, is now Orchard Software’s executive vice president of corporate/business development.

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Carol Engledow passed away October 27, 2021, after an extended time with Alzheimer’s disease. Carol was born April 3, 1940, to Frank and Eleanor Crane in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was the oldest of two children; was a 1958 graduate of Shortridge High School, and a 1962 graduate of Miami University (Ohio).

At Shortridge, Carol enjoyed the many opportunities of a “Blue Devil Education”: Student Board, Band Majorette, Echo Staff, All City Band, Honor Society. While earning her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Miami University, she achieved membership and officer positions in Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Mortar Board, SPER, and Program Board.

Many of her Alpha Chi Sisters remained lifelong friends. Upon graduation, Carol joined United Airlines as a flight attendant where she was later promoted to an instructor position at UA’s Chicago Headquarters. She returned to Indianapolis in1965 and married her high school sweetheart, Ed “Eddie” Engledow.

Prior to beginning her family, Carol taught fifth grade at Crooked Creek Grade School for several years.

Carol and Ed shared fifty-six years of marriage raising two children, Kristen, and Todd. The Engledows enjoyed traveling often returning to their favorite location - Sanibel Island. For Carol personally, the trips with the “bridge

girls” and her Alpha Chi Sisters were times always remembered. But more than anything else, Carol cherished time spent with her family and grandchildren.

She was actively involved with the local AF Chapter of PEO and was named a PEO Golden Girl in 2020 for her fifty-year involvement.

Carol is survived by her husband, Ed, daughter Kristen Lupton (Ross Denman), son Todd Engledow, brother Stephen Crane (Linda) and grandchildren Molly and Michael Lupton; Patrick, Will, and Amelia Engledow.

Special recognition and thanks to the loving care provided by Renate, Sabrina and Sondra of Home Instead, and Shannon and Margarette of Intrepid hospice care.

Visitation for Carol will be Thursday November 18th, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Leppert Mortuaries – Nora, 740 East 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240. A Memorial Service will be held November 19th at 2:00 PM at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the AF Chapter of PEO and to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, 46260

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Carmel Symphony Orchestra has a new executive director

By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Music has been a part of Cara Pittenger’s life since age 2, so it’s only fitting that the Noblesville resident is the new executive director of the Carmel SymphoMUSIC ny Orchestra.

Pittenger, 37, began her role in August.

“I started piano at 2. My mom was a piano teacher, and I wouldn’t let her teach me,” Pettinger said. “Now I have my daughter, so I understand why I wouldn’t let my mom teach me because (my daughter) fights me on playing piano as well. I started percussion in middle school. I was told girls shouldn’t be percussionists. I got to hit things for fun.”

Pittenger began taking percussion lessons from Erwin Mueller, a professor at Ball State University, when she was in high school. She drove more than an hour each way every Wednesday to attend the onehour lessons.

“He was the best teacher,” Pittenger said.

Pittenger went on to study music education at Ball State. She studied under Mueller when she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in percussion performance.

Mueller said Pittenger had “unusual talent.”

“He’s still a big part of my life today,” Pittenger said. “He’s the reason I am where I am today.”

Mueller said Pittenger was an excellent student.

“She’s a very talented musician. She really knows music. She doesn’t just know music, she’s a performer,” Mueller said. “She’s just an outstanding woman and player and person, just a lovely person. Whatever she undertakes, it’ll be highly organized. She can get things done without causing a lot of frustration in people. She’s a wonderful, wonderful woman. She’s highly talented in everything she does.”

Pittenger taught at public schools for six years before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where she played in the 38th Infantry Division Band for six years. She met her husband, Rod Pittenger, in the band.

“I was going to do active-duty military but decided to join the National Guard,” Pittenger said. “My husband and I didn’t know each other before, but then we went to the same basic training, the same (U.S. Army) School of Music and started dating at the

Noblesville resident Cara Pittenger, playing xylophone during a Carmel Symphony Orchestra rehearsal, is the CSO’s new executive director.

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School of Music in Virginia.”

Pittenger previously served as a personnel manager for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and the Anderson Symphony Orchestra. She joined the CSO as a music librarian in 2019.

“I got the music ready for the orchestra, put in all the bowings, distributed parts and everything,” she said.

In the summer of 2019, Pittenger became the personnel manager for the CSO. The personnel manager hires the musicians and prepares substitute musicians. In August 2020, she became the CSO’s director of operations.

“Then our executive director left in October 2020, so I was the only one here in the office while we performed all year, and then I became executive director in August 2021,” she said.

Pittenger also taught private lessons for percussion but doesn’t do it anymore. In her role as executive director, much of her work revolves around fundraising.

“I’m on the administrative side of the orchestra helping raise money and making sure the operations go smoothly for every concert,” Pittenger said.

Pittenger’s favorite instrument to play is the marimba, a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with yarn-wrapped or rubber mallets to produce musical tones. The marimba is similar to the xylophone. She also still plays piano.

Pittenger has two children. Her daughter, Rylee, is 8, and her son, Caden, is 7. Rylee plays piano and marimba.

Pittenger said she plays in other orchestras when she can, typically with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra.

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Broad Ripple Garden Club President Phyllis Grzeskowiak had a good reason for wanting to see the organization’s Gold Star Families Memorial By-Way MILITARY marker placed in Carmel.

“We probably have 10 members of our 30 members that live in Carmel, I being one of them,” Grzeskowiak said. “When we asked Carmel Mayor (Jim) Brainard, he welcomed us with open arms.

We’re very happy to have it here.”

Gold Star families are families who have lost a loved one during active U.S. military service.

The Gold Star Families Memorial dedication ceremony was Nov. 8 at the gazebo at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, where the marker will stand. National Garden Clubs Inc., sponsors the program with Gold Star Families.

“On behalf of the citizens of Carmel, Indiana, I humbly and respectfully accept this wonderful gift of a Gold Star marker, a marker that will forever be a source of acknowledgment, respect and, hopefully,

From left, Jane Jerman, Phyllis Grzeskowiak, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and Linda Harkleroad unveil the Gold Star Families Memorial marker in front of the Carmel gazebo. (Photo courtesy of Beth Maier)

comfort for the many Gold Star families in Carmel,” Brainard said.

Brainard said it’s important for cities to provide public spaces to gather and unite for a common cause.

“With this new memorial, our beloved gazebo will become an additional space where the citizens of Carmel can contemplate the sacrifices of our service members and their families,” he said. “To all those who display

the gold stars, let me assure you the City of Carmel cares for you, appreciates your sacrifice and honors the ultimate sacrifice made by your loved ones.”

Dr. Tim Hannon, a U.S. Navy veteran and Carmel city councilor, explained some history of Gold Star families.

“Since 9/11, more than 16,000 troops have died in noncombat circumstances, and more than 7,000 died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,” Hannon said. “There are also thousands of living Gold Star Family members who lost loved ones in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and other conflicts throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. In the past few months, the number of Gold Star families increased with the deaths of troops in Afghanistan as well as closer to home.”

Carmel VFW Post 10003 made a donation to help defray some of the cost, Grzeskowiak said.

The Broad Ripple Garden Club previously dedicated a Blue Star Memorial at the John W. Hensel Government Center on College Avenue in Carmel. Blue Star Families are families with a loved one in active military service.

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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com For more than a year, Lauri Thomasson has had boxes of handmade German Christmas ornaments stacked against a wall in her McCordsville living room, a regular reminder of the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thomasson ordered them to sell at her own Thomasson booth, set to debut at the 2020 Carmel Christkindlmarkt, after traveling to Germany earlier that year to attend Christmasworld, an international trade show for holiday-themed items.

“COVID was just starting over (in Europe),” Thomasson said. “I got home and remember telling my husband, ‘I got back just in time. I escaped COVID.’ And then it hit over here.”

The pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 Christkindlmarkt, but it is set to return Nov. 20 to Dec. 24 at Carter Green, 10 Carter Green in Carmel. Among 20 gift vendors will be Thomasson’s booth, Lauri’s Baumschmuck, featuring ceramic, wood and straw ornaments as well as hand-painted eggs.

Thomasson originally planned to sell gnomes at her booth, but she had difficulty finding any made in Germany, a requirement for most items sold at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. So, she switched to ornaments, many of which she discovered at Christmasworld during her 2020 visit there. “(Christmasworld) is like Christmas on steroids,” Thomasson said. “You see so many things, it’s hard to know what to buy.”

Maria Murphy, Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO and market master, helped connect Thomasson with two German women who specialize in creating intricate ornaments made of straw after Thomasson was unable to find a suitable product at the trade show.

Murphy said she is excited for the Christkindlmarkt to offer straw ornaments, as she fondly recalls them being a part of the German holiday festivities she experienced as an exchange student there in 2005. “(They are) very traditional, especially in northern Germany,” Murphy said. “The families I visited in that area almost all had straw ornaments on their trees.”

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Lauri Thomasson will sell painted eggs at her booth at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. (Photo courtesy of Maria Murphy)

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Lauri Thomasson visited the Christmasworld international trade show in early 2020, where she purchased several items for the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, including from this booth. (Photo courtesy of Lauri Thomasson)

markt board member who grew up in Germany, said the straw ornaments are “an important part of a German Christmas tree.”

He remembers making strohsterne, as they are called in German, as a young child.

“It was a big thing to do in kindergarten,” said Schumacher, who is the honorary consul of Germany for Indiana. “I thought it was something we needed at the Christmas market.”

Many of Thomasson’s offerings are among requests of past Christkindlmarkt guests. Thomasson worked in the Geschenke booth, which sells gifts and holiday decor, during the 2019 market before deciding to launch her own endeavor.

Thomasson, an Air Force veteran and retired nurse practitioner, said items at her booth cost $4 to $34, with most falling between $5 and $20.

“If kids (want) to buy something for a schoolmate or their teachers, it’s a price point within that range,” said Thomasson, who spent time in Germany as an exchange student during high school.

Other vendors at the Christkindlmarkt will sell incense burners, nutcrackers, folk art, cuckoo clocks, toys, jewelry and much more. Food items for sale will include potato pancakes, sausages, pretzels, raclette sandwiches and specialty beverages.

Missing out on the Christkindlmarkt for a year has made Thomasson even more eager for the 2021 festivities. As a part-time employee at Greenfield’s Tuttle Orchard in the fall, she said she’s sensed increased excitement for the holiday season.

“Seeing people come out and being willing to spend money makes me very hopeful for this Christmas market,” she said.

Annika Harshbarger, a student at Lawrence North High School, has been selected as the Carmel Christkind for this year’s Christkindlmarkt.

The Christkind shares Christmas cheer with guests throughout the event by welcoming visitors and distributing candy and gifts.

The Christkind is selected through an essay contest. Harshbarger will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Second-place winner Anya Burke, a Westfield High School graduate and Anderson University student, will receive a $500 scholarship, and Hannah Schultz, also a student at LNHS, will receive a $250 scholarship.

ON THE COVER: Lauri Thomasson displays straw ornaments and painted eggs she will sell at her booth at the Christkindlmarkt. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Commentary by Terry Anker Provocative American comedian George Carlin had a bit in 1972 roughly entitled the “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” Quite similar, another jokester, Lenny Bruce, claimed in 1965 that he was arrested for uttering some of those words on stage. As it turned out, Carlin would also be jailed for it shortly after a summer of ’72 performance in Milwaukee.

Today, most of these words are found in school libraries, and anyone with an internet connection can watch the video, even in the browser’s safest search mode. Protests and resisting parent groups complained when 1993 ABC police soap opera “NYPD” Blue started using the vernacular, and a fair amount of limited nudity, to help itself stand out from the other freely televised fair. But by now, broadcast cartoons like “Family Guy” run throughout the day and carry language and themes that make Carlin’s jokes irrelevant to modern audiences.

In a 2004 interview, Carlin argued, in part, “These words have no power … we give them great power over us.” Would he be pleased these years later that we have found our way to a freer society?

Do we take ourselves a little less seriously? Do we tolerate those who might make fun of our conventions?

Canadian funnyman Mike Ward was held to account for a Human Rights violation because of jokes he told about a complainant believed damaged his dignity. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided that Canadians do, in fact, have a sense of humor. Alas, the dissenting four didn’t get the joke. They demanded that a “message” be sent to others that humor will put you in jail, or the poorhouse. In the U.S., comedian Dave Chappelle is under fire for sharing his comedic take on modern life. Did he, like Carlin, know he’d be canceled, or maybe arrested, for speaking?

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Dear daylight saving time, I didn’t want to do this through a letter, but honestly, I wasn’t sure how else to get in touch with you, and, well, it’s probably better that we aren’t faceto-face. I’m not sure I could rein in my emotions right now.

D, you know I love you. But I also hate you, and I just can’t go on like this anymore. We’re done.

Look, how many times have we repeated this same cycle of abuse? You disappear every winter to Hawaii or Arizona, and then show up with little to no warning in March. Then it’s weeks of discombobulation with absolutely zero communication from you. I can’t sleep, I wake too early, I forget the clock in my car and then panic that I’m an hour late. And sure, I eventually adjust and tell myself you didn’t mean it, only to go through the whole awful thing again six months later. Isn’t that the very definition of insanity? Repeatedly duplicating a process and expecting a different result?

And for what? A few extra minutes of summer sun? Come on! After 15 years of us, how can you still not understand my geriatric schedule? I can’t stay awake until 10 p.m., even if it’s bright as day outside. If watching “The Handmaid’s Tale” has taught me anything about resisting an oppressive social regime, it’s that I can fight back. I have the power to start an anti-chronokinetic movement that declares “No more!” and make it look cinematically fabulous along the way.

Bottom line? I can’t be the 20th-century farmer that you deserve. So, you and me? We’re done.

Danielle P.S., peace out.

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COhatch a huge win for Carmel Editor, I want to express OneZone’s excitement on having COHatch in the Arts & Design District in downtown Carmel.

Not only is COhatch an excellent community partner, they bring something very unique to downtown. All of those amazing shops in the Arts & Design District are entrepreneurs that set out to provide an experience to each person they see. With the addition of COHatch, more entrepreneurs join our downtown to provide an even more

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Hoosiers ignored in time of need Editor, You might be shocked to learn that Gov. Eric Holcomb is going to give back $49.3 million dollars to the federal government that was meant for pandemic rental assistance for Hoosiers. Indiana failed to give out a whopping 65 percent of our emergency rental assistance funds, and the U.S. Treasury wants it back.

Don’t shoot the messenger. I mostly like Gov. Holcomb, and I was a huge fan of (former governor) Mitch Daniels. But I own rental property in Indianapolis, and I have seen the collateral damage of Holcomb’s pandemic response from a landlord’s perspective. These tenants are extremely fragile. So many of them have preexisting medical conditions.

It doesn’t do any good to threaten eviction when there’s no money for rent, because your heart is not in it. The CDC stopped all those evictions, anyway. And the Marion County eviction courts were closed by order of the governor. My tenants don’t have the hardware to Zoom-conference with the judge. Assistance paperwork was way too complicated for them. Town-

ship trustees weren’t in the office, either, and Gov. Holcomb shut them out of the rental assistance monies completely, anyway. So, it was a real mess.

Our taxes paid for the rescue plan, but we sure didn’t get any of it back for our neediest renters. And mom and pop landlords filed almost no evictions through the pandemic, anyway. The big corporate landlords were the ones who figured out how to evict. Most of the mom-and-pop landlords depend on every rent to fund their own retirements, and most of them ended up being the lifelines that kept their tenants afloat.

Just because we’re mostly Republicans here in Carmel doesn’t mean we can’t see Holcomb’s failures. I’ve read every one of his excuses for why his agencies didn’t act, and there is no excuse. His failure to take responsibility has ruined lives.

Many of us live charmed, idyllic lives here in Carmel. But let us not forget that when the neediest Hoosiers were in their most desperate hours, they were completely forgotten.

Mike Staley, Carmel

A warped perspective of reality Editor, Thank you for the featured article about Carmel Community School’s response to Unify Carmel. I did see the Unify Carmel advertisement in the past issue and was pretty upset with their content.

Yes, I’m aware they have a right to promote their organization, it’s just that in my opinion, they seem to have a warped per-

spective of reality. I did send a direct email via the Unify Carmel website raising some of the issues addressed in your paper’s feature. I did get a reply but could not get anyone to identify themselves associated with Unify Carmel. Very odd to me.

I enjoy your publication, keep up the good reporting.

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Toxic platform, behavior shouldn’t be ignored Editor, I am writing to share my dismay with your lengthy coverage on Alvin Lui and Unify Carmel. While I certainly understand that we can and should listen to dissenting voices and hear opposing points of view, this organization has shown us over time that they are not interested in anything but division and drama.

It was interesting to read Mr. Lui’s comments that had a professional, smooth and diplomatic finish and appeared to be an attempt to legitimize his organization and its actions and make it palatable. If you happen to follow his posts on social media or what his group shares in the way of memes and opinions, or their behavior in a public setting, it is anything but an organization with goodwill and intentions towards our community and is not professional in the least.

An organization that needs to lead with psychological manipulation techniques and skewed data and misinformation to make

points doesn’t have any interest other than power and politics. They have attacked teachers and school board members who are our neighbors, who live in and have dedicated much to our community. This individual does not know anything about Carmel schools, much like most of the members of his organization.

I have had two children in the CCS school system for eight years now, and I am so impressed by the staff, curriculum and the teacher’s dedication to their students and excellence. What they have done, especially through a pandemic, is nothing short of remarkable, especially with the limited resources they have to work with — resources that no doubt Unify Carmel would like to shrink even further.

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Unify Carmel, leader nothing more than chaos agents Editor, I must say, I’m incredibly grateful to Alvin Lui for moving all the way from California to save our beloved community from the evils of diversity initiatives. Scratch that — I meant social emotional learning. No, hold on, it was objectionable library books. Or falling test scores? Sorry, I can’t keep up.

Mr. Lui, you may be trying to sell Carmel the Golden Gate Bridge, but we’re not buying.

It’s ironic how he accuses the CCS diversity, equity and inclusion officer of looking for problems rather than solving them when that’s exactly what Unify Carmel has sought to do from the beginning. Why, you ask?

Well, Mr. Lui happened to say the quiet part out loud in his interview: He was convinced that “‘operatives’ had been working behind the scenes for a few years to bring left-wing ideology to Carmel” because local citizens had the audacity to organize around issues of racial justice. Interesting coincidence there. The only operative I’m aware of in this town is Mr. Lui himself, as he is publicly affiliated with national right-wing organizations,

including Heritage Action.

Mr. Lui — and Unify Carmel — are nothing more than chaos agents. Their messaging makes no sense because it’s not really about our students’ well-being or the quality of our schools. It all comes down to one thing: political power. They’re losing it, they want it back, and our school system will be the casualty.

To the actual concerned parents of CCS students who are reading this: We come from all different races, ethnicities, religions — and, yes, political ideologies. We may not see eye-to-eye on everything, but I’ll bet we can agree that our public schools matter to our families. Besides providing a top-notch education, they serve as places of safety and community for our kids. We can’t afford to lose our excellent teachers and staff, but we will if we allow them to be bullied and abused. There’s always room for disagreement and for raising concerns through the proper channels, but as an institution, our schools need your support.

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Something curious is happening to me. I’m not napping as much as I used to. For most of my life, if I was on the couch watching a TV show, I’d nod off within five minutes.

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When I was a high school teacher, I actually fell asleep in class while proctoring a statewide exam. The kids were very polite.

“I hope we didn’t disturb you yesterday, Mr. Wolfsie,” one of my students said. “We tried to cheat as quietly as we could.”

Until recently, I could take a quick snooze while having dinner with friends, at red lights, while waiting for my wife to put on makeup, as the dog was relieving himself, at fast-food drive-up windows, in checkout lines — pretty much anywhere.

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My recent inability to nap came up during my last annual physical, but there was some confusion in the conversation.

“How are you sleeping?” Dr. Coss asked.

“It’s been rough,” I told him. “Sometimes,

Until recently, I could take a quick snooze while having dinner with friends, at red lights, while waiting for my wife to put on makeup, as the dog was relieving himself, at fast-food drive-up windows, in checkout lines — pretty much anywhere.

I’m awake for 8-10 hours in a row.”

“Ten hours?” he gasped. “We need to do some testing. How long has this been going on?”

“Several months.”

“Do you just toss and turn in bed?”

“Well, I’m not in bed. That’s the problem.

I’m out driving the car, watching the news, cooking. Sometimes I’m in the garage operating heavy machinery.”

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“No, I sleep great at night. It’s all day that I can’t sleep.”

Dr. Coss was very helpful once I straightened out the misunderstanding. He said men experience changes in their bodily rhythms as they mature.

“I want you to go home this afternoon and really think about that,” he said. I told him I’d have to sleep on it. Which meant, of course, it would have to wait until that night.

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COVID-19 cases in the state, however, which were on a steady decline from mid-September to late October, have begun As hospitals recover from the surge of to increase slightly. On Oct. 23, the Indiana cases and hospitalizations, local health State Dept. of Health reported a seven-day officials report a moving average of 1,551 cases, PANDEMIC continued decline down from 4,124 on Sept. 14. But the in several key state’s seven-day moving average COVID-19 metrics, prompting one IU had increased to 2,189 as of Nov. 10, Health official to believe the worst according to the ISDH. of the delta variant surge might be Singh said it is possible that the over. colder weather could lead to an “The overall trend lines for the increase in cases similar to last Singh country and the state are stabifall, when COVID-19 metrics reached lizing,” said Dr. Rocky Singh, chief medical their height, but he is “cautiously optimisofficer for IU Health’s Indianapolis Suburban tic” that the worst of the surge is over. And Region. “We are seeing declining numbers if another surge occurs, he said local hospievery two weeks when we check.” tals will be better prepared than they were In Hamilton County, hospitalizations in this time last year.

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When 317 Charcuterie opens its doors It’s that connection Houser hopes 317 Nov. 19 at Carmel City Center, it will be a Charcuterie will provide to customers. dream come “A board brings people to one RESTAURANT true for owner spot physically. It’s a shared expeEmily Houser. rience. You get to come together “I’m not even sure it’s completely and talk about what you’re seeing hit me yet,” Houser said. “I’m so and what you’re tasting,” she said. excited to use this opportunity to “What you enjoy most might differ make a positive impact.” from the person next to you, or The location at 61 City Center Dr., maybe together you find you love a Houser adjacent to divvy, will be 317 Charspecific cheese and wine combo.” cuterie’s first storefront shop. For the last Houser believes charcuterie boards are few months Houser has taken orders out popular not only because of their beauty of a commercial kitchen for pre-order and but because of the slower pace of eating. catering only.

“I think people are excited to have some“I’m so excited to be in Carmel because thing they can snack on for hours instead it’s an established but still growing commu- of always sitting down for a more traditionnity, and the City Center is so great because al dinner. Charcuterie is also a fairly healthy it is it’s own community within Carmel,” she option,” Houser said. “Lots of fruits, vegsaid. “I’ve gotten to meet some of the resigies, nuts, etc., accompany the meats and dents that live above the stores and some cheeses, so I think people feel better about of the other business owners. They are all indulging on a charcuterie board versus a so welcoming. It’s been great.” heavier meal.”

Houser, a Butler University graduate, is The eatery will offer dine-in and takeout drawing on her time studying abroad in options.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Mai Cheng, McDonald’s general manager at The Bridges in Carmel, was surprised when she learned she ACHIEVEMENT received the Ray Kroc Award.

“I saw some people on LinkedIn had won and I thought I didn’t make it this year,” Cheng said. “We did some good things, but I didn’t think we were high enough with the lobby partially closed.”

The award, named for the McDonald’s founder, is presented to 150 McDonald’s general managers each year from the 15,000 McDonald’s restaurants in the United States. McDonald’s franchise owner John Liapes set up a surprise announcement for Cheng Nov. 1 at the restaurant.

“They recognize just slightly less than 1 percent of all the general managers in the country,” Liapes said. “It’s a huge honor for our organization. In our world, it’s like getting an Academy Award. She is a tremendous lady. She works super hard.”

Liapes said the criteria is based on how the restaurant is operated, staff development, community service, cleanliness and sales.

“Her staff just loves her,” Liapes said.

“They would walk on fire for her when things are tough, or staffing is short. She is just that kind of leader. Her sales have been off the charts and her drive-thru times are some of the fastest in the United States.

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and see if we can bring food to them?’

“During the lockdown, people weren’t going anywhere. We hand-delivered the meals.”

Cheng, a Noblesville resident, received a $5,000 bonus from Liapes and a $2,500 bonus from corporate. She also received an expenses-paid trip for herself and a guest to Orlando for the April 2022 McDonald’s convention, where she will be recognized.

Cheng has worked for McDonald’s for 18 years, including the last four years for Liapes’ franchises. Cheng had previously worked for the corporate-owned McDonald’s at 9536 Meridian St. When Liapes bought that restaurant, Cheng stayed on with his group.

Liapes and his wife, Mary, who live in Carmel, own eight McDonald’s franchises in central Indiana, including in Zionsville and Whitestown.

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DISPATCHES Flix Brewhouse eyes mid-December for reopening – Flix Brewhouse is planning to reopen its Carmel cinema and eatery in mid-December, according to an announcement posted Nov. 8 to its Facebook page.

The theater at 2206 E 116th St. in Merchants’ Square shut its doors in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic led to lockdowns across the U.S. It reopened briefly in November 2020 but closed again as the pandemic worsened. A specific opening date has not been announced.

Seller’s market continues — The strong seller’s market in Carmel continued into October, with homes selling more quickly

than this time last year. According to F.C. Tucker Co., homes in Carmel left the market 40.9 percent, or 9 days, more quickly than October 2020. The average sale price for a Carmel home was $517,878, a 1.5 percent increase compared to this time last year. The average price per square foot also increased by 9.6 percent, to $193.18.

Nonprofit seeking executive director — Carmel-based nonprofit Ben’s Ranch Foundation is searching for its first full-time executive director. Applicants can read the full job description at bit.ly/3nbnjJc and apply by emailing careers@bensranch.org before Nov. 30.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Lauren and Grant Russel met during a community theater production of “High School Musical.”

THEATER “I played Sharpay and he played Zeke,” Lauren said.

“We held hands on stage and the rest is history.”

The two have been together 12 years and have been married for eight years.

The Geist residents are appearing together in Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” from Nov. 19 to Dec. 12 at Footlite Musicals at Hedback Theater, 1847 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis.

At the time they met, Lauren attended Lawrence North High School and Grant attended Lutheran High School.

The last time they performed together was in “Shrek the Musical” at Footlite in 2014. Lauren had a lead role as Fiona and Grant played a guard.

Grant is starting his seventh year as a firefighter for the Carmel Fire Dept.

“It’s been a long time since I performed,” he said. “With the fire department schedule, it’s very difficult to do anything like this unless I take vacation or trade shifts.”

Grant, 30, portrayed Don Lockwood in “Singin’ in the Rain” at Footlite in March 2019.

“I had to really manipulate my schedule to do that,” Grant said.

Lauren, a Lawrence city councilor, performed in the title role of Cinderella at Footlite in late 2019.

In recent years, the couple juggled shows separately to take care of their three sons, Owen, 5, Landon, 4, and Henry, 8 months.

“Due to the (COVID-19) pandemic, our families bound together and said they wanted to see us do something positive,” Lauren said. “Our families really encouraged us to do it.”

Lauren, 31, said the director worked with them to make the schedules fit.

“I’ve been going to work on my regular

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schedule (through rehearsals),” Grant said.

“It won’t be until the show opens that I will request (to) trade dates.”

Lauren said they enjoy the community of people at Footlite.

“They are a great group of people and professional directors,” Lauren said. “There is a lot of opportunity to showcase ourselves. They do a lot of really awesome shows that we believe in. Grant grew up dancing and he’s done this a lot longer than I have. He’s performed since he was 5 years old. He learned how to tap and would travel around tap dancing. I started doing theater in high school.”

The musical is based on the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn,” which features “White Christmas,” among other Berlin songs.

Grant plays the role of Ted Hanover, who was played by Fred Astaire in the movie.

“Holiday Inn” is not performed as frequently as other holiday movies.

“That’s one reason why I wanted to do

it,” Grant said.

Lauren plays Linda Mason, who was the love interest of Jim Hardy, played by Bing Crosby in the movie.

“Grant and I do a lot of ballroom dancing and it’s a lot of fun,” Lauren said. “We’ve enjoyed so much to reconnect that way.

I never tapped with him, so I have a lot of catch-up to do. He’s really good. There’s a number in the show where he tap dances with fireworks, so a fireman tap dances with fireworks.”

Grant said rehearsals have become almost like a date night.

“It’s difficult to find time to get away with the wife and share time with the boys (with) my schedule,” Grant said.

Grant said he and “Holiday Inn” choreographer Linda Rees learned how to tap dance from the same instructor. Rees is the owner and artistic director of Dance Magic Performing Arts Center in Noblesville.

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Tickets for individual events in the second half of the 2021-22 Center Presents Season at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel are now on sale.

The shows, which include several family oriented and international performers, have been available by subscription only.

New to the schedule are: • An April 1 performance by singer/ actress Vanessa Williams, featuring pop hits and Great American Songbook standards.

• An April 27 appearance by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett.

Tickets are available online at thecenterpresents.org, by phone at 317-843-3800 or through the box office at the Palladium.

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“I do dress as a man, but I don’t change my voice,” Sevening said. “We’re trying to keep the same storyline and not change much. I’m playing a quirky character, which is different from my own personality. It’s fun to step outside of my comfort zone. The musical is like a big family where no one judges each other. It’s cool to get engulfed in a new world.

“The biggest challenge is taking all the character details into consideration while memorizing all the lines.”

Eighth-grader Marcus Grethen plays Grandpa Joe. “This is my first year doing a musical and it’s all new to me,” Grethen said. “I think I’m settling into a groove.”

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Grethen said he enjoyed the 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” movie more than the darker 2005 “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” movie.

Eighth-grader Kameron Johnson is cast as Charlie.

“I really enjoy his innocence compared to the rest of the main kid characters,” Johnson said.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Clay Middle School eighth-grader Luke Boyce enjoys the opportunity to expand his acting skills as Prince Hans MUSICAL in “Frozen.”

“I like that I get to play a different kind of character,” he said. “Last school year, I was Timon (in ‘The Lion King’), which is the comic relief. But this year, I get to be the villain, which I’ve never gotten to play before. It’s a fun challenge to be the less likable character.”

Clay Middle School will have four performances of “Frozen Jr.” Nov. 18 to 20. The primary cast will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20. The understudy cast will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20.

“Frozen” was a not a favorite of Boyce when he was younger.

“But I’ve learned to like it more as I’ve been in rehearsals,” Boyce said.

It was a favorite of fellow eighth-grade primary cast members Emma Miller, cast as Anna, and Hannah Seitz, who portrays Elsa.

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Directed by Bob Harbin From left, Emma Miller, Hannah Seitz and Luke Boyce appear in Clay Middle School’s production of “Frozen Jr.” (Photo courtesy of Miranda Susie)

said “When I was a little kid, I used to run around the house and pretend like I was Anna.”

Seitz’s favorite song is “Let it Go.” “It’s fun,” Seitz said. “It is also a challenging song.”

Tickets are $5. For primary performances tickets, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/57863. For Nov. 18 understudy show, visit bit.ly/30sszPP and for Nov. 20 understudy show, visit bit.ly/30sszPP.

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is my favorite. I also love all of the movie versions.”

Harvey, a 15-year-old homeschooled fresh“Tomorrow” has arrived for Kaelyn Harvey. man, said director Laura Baltz was very The Noblesville teen was cast in the title supportive during the long wait. role of Indianapolis “She has been so dedicated to MUSCIAL Christian Youth Thethis cast and told us all that if we ater’s production of wanted to keep our original roles, “Annie” in the beginning of March we could, no matter how old we 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 were,” Harvey said. “I am so gratelockdowns began. ful. She loves ‘Annie’ and wanted to CYT will present “Annie” Nov. 19-21 make sure that we did it as our first at the Shelton Auditorium on Butler full musical after COVID-19 restricHarvey University’s campus in Indianapolis. tions were lifted.”

The musical was originally scheduled for Harvey said rehearsals for “Annie” are a June 2020. highlight of her week.

“I really love the whole show and all of “I’ve loved learning all the music and the music, but if I had to choose a favorite dances and the movement in the scenes,” song, I would say ‘Tomorrow’ is my favorshe said. “It is so exciting to see the whole ite,” Harvey said. “It is such a fun song to show come together and to watch everyone sing, and I really like the message of it. perform. I love doing this show with my Sometimes when it got hard waiting for friends, new and old. I wouldn’t want to do Annie to happen, I would sing the song to this show anywhere else with anyone else.” myself and remember that ‘the sun will Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard recorded his come out tomorrow,’ and one day I would part of H. V. Kaltenborn, who was an Ameribe Annie. Annie has been my dream role for can radio commentator, for “Annie.” a long time.

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Large discovered cabaret suits her style.

With a powerful voice and racy humor, When she performed as the lead singer in Storm Large has made an impact in prerock bands, she said group members would vious appearances in tell her to start the song and stop MUSIC Carmel. talking to the audience.

“I thought Indiana “I was just telling a joke or somewould be more reserved, but there thing poignant that led into the are some wild people,” Large said. next song,” Large said. “Rock bands “They don’t cringe at swears or were annoyed about it. I almost sexual references. They’re very laidquit performing because I got tired back, not uptight.” of that hamster wheel of trying to Large Large will perform in concert at 8 get approval from these idiots who p.m. Nov. 20 at the Palladium at the Center were just trying to hire the next person for the Performing Arts. who was famous last year. It was disheartLarge, who said her performance will be ening and it wasn’t fun anymore. When I got in a cabaret style of both song and narraback into it, I said I’m only going to do it if tive, will perform with a string quartet with it’s fun and creative and no one is trying to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. make me into something I’m not. If I’m hav“It’s going to be very romantic and very ing fun, then the audience is having fun.” beautiful,” Large said. “There is going to be Large, who lives in Portland, Ore., occaa couple of holiday songs. I think the next sionally performs with Pink Martini, subbing couple of years (performances are) going to for China Forbes. Pink Martini also is based be directly addressing what we’ve all expein Portland. rienced and are still experiencing (amid the For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. (Photo by Don Knebel)

A visit to historic IMS Commentary by Don Knebel Encompassing 560 acres, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, is the world’s largest sports TRAVEL venue and hosts the world’s largest single-day sporting event. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1987, it was and remains important to the Indianapolis economy.

Carl Fisher and James Allison owned an Indianapolis company producing automobile headlights. During a trip to Europe, Fisher concluded that European automobiles were better than their American counterparts and decided to build a facility to encourage and test American innovations. In 1909, with financial assistance from Allison and others, he built a 2 1/2-mile racetrack 5 miles northwest of Indianapolis. During races that year, the crushed stone surface proved dangerous and racing was suspended. Racing resumed after the track was paved with 3.2 million Indiana bricks. On Memorial Day in 1911, 80,000 spectators watched Ray Harroun win the first 500-mile race, piloting the Marmon Wasp, assembled in Indianapolis, at an average speed of 74.602 mph. The race attracted other automobile manufacturers to Indianapolis, including Cole, Duesenberg and Stutz.

In 1927, Fisher and Allison sold the facility to World War I flying ace Eddy Rickenbacker.

In 1945, after not being used during World War II, Rickenbacker sold it to Tony Hulman, a Terre Haute businessman. During the next 75 years, the Hulman family made enormous improvements to the facility, including building the “Pagoda,” a 10-story control tower and media center evoking early designs. A corporation owned by Roger Penske, a legend in auto racing, purchased the

The Marmon Wasp is on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

The Pagoda and infield hospital at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

property in 2020.

Except for a yard of bricks at the start/ finish line, the track is now covered with asphalt but is still “The Brickyard.” The Speedway Museum, operated by a nonprofit foundation, displays about 75 cars that have participated in the Indianapolis 500, including the Marmon Wasp, and offers tours of the track and its facilities.

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

The folks over at Merriam-Webster have been at it again, adding 455 new words to the dictionary. Remember, the folks at M-W essentially GRAMMAR GUY “report the news,” adding words that exist in the real world. Whether you like the words or not, they get added to the dictionary if people are using them. Here’s a roundup of some of the newest words.

Dad bod: I appreciate this one, as I have changed from being “in shape” to “a different shape” since having kids. In my mind, I still weigh the amount that is listed on my driver’s license.

Fluffernutter: A sandwich made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme.

If a double-decker fluffernutter doesn’t sound delicious, you should check to see you have a pulse.

TBH and FTW: A number of initialisms got added in October, including these two from online and texting culture. “TBH” stands for “to be honest” while “FTW” stands for “for the win.”

Super-spreader: While I always thought this term referred to a king-size duvet cover on a twin-size bed, “super-spreader” refers to an event that leads to several new cases of coronavirus. Many coronavirus-related terms are in the new word list, including “long COVID,” “breakthrough medical” and “vaccine passport.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION HEARING OFFICER Docket Number: PZ-2021-00212 DP/ADLS: 0 Veterans Way Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission Hearing Officer meeting on Thursday, December 9th 2021, at 11:00 am in the City Hall DOCS Conference Room, 1 Civic Square, 3rd Floor, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold an In-Person Public Hearing upon a DP/ADLS application in order to: Construction of a multi-tenant office building consisting of one (1) 3-story, 30,000 sq. ft. office building with additional parking.

The application is identified as Docket No.: PZ2021-00212 DP/ADLS For property being know as (address): 0 Veterans Way and 231 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel #s: 16-09-25-16-03-013-000; 16-09-2516-03-014-000 All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing up to 8:30 AM the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak, Plan Commission & BZA Administrator – jshestak@carmel.in.gov or verbally in person, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: Studio M Architecture & Planning

Oobleck: An “oobleck” is a mixture of corn starch and water that behaves like a liquid or a solid, depending on whether it’s at rest or receiving pressure. The term gets its name from Dr. Seuss’ 1949 book “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.”

Whataboutism: In politics, this is when someone responds to a negative accusation by claiming the other person (or party) has done something similar or worse.

In Pee-Wee Herman terms, this is akin to saying, “I know you are, but what am I?” Real mature.

I love new words; they show that our language continues to adapt and change in interesting and creative ways. Just as you shouldn’t blame the meteorologist for bad weather, don’t blame lexicographers for adding words you don’t like to the dictionary.

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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF CARMEL Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the office of the Clerk, One Civic Square, 2nd Floor, Carmel, Indiana, 46032, for the following project: Path Preservation The scope of work for this project includes (but is not limited to) asphalt repair, crack sealing, and total path sealing for specified asphalt paths in the City of Carmel.

All bids are to be sealed with the word “BPW: Path Preservation” on the lower left hand corner of the envelope. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. on December 1, 2021 at the Board of Public Works meeting on the 2nd floor of Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN. All persons interested in bidding shall register a contact name and address with the Street Department to ensure that all changes or questions and answers are available for review by all interested parties.

The specifications are set forth in detailed documents on file at the Carmel Street Department, 3400 W. 131st Street, Carmel, IN 46074.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be written and delivered to the Carmel Street Department. All responses will be written and made available with the specifications at the Street Department. Please call the Street Department to confirm whether or not any such written questions and/or responses exist.

The submitted proposal must be in compliance with IC 36-1-12-1 et seq. The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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The Teachers Aide/Floater will collaborate with the counseling team and teachers to support the needs of all students. This position would be Monday through Friday throughout the school year. Hours and pay will be discussed when interviewed.

To apply please send your resume to Jean Coffman at jcoffman@mymwa.org.

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FIREWOOD SALE Topping – Removal Deadwooding – Landscaping Stump Grinding – Gutter Cleaning INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES Call Steve 317-341-4905 or 317-932-2115

WILL DO BOBCAT WORK, REMODELING, BUILD DECKS & PROPERTY AND GUTTER CLEAN OUT Lawn Care and Landscaping, Mulching, Spring/Storm Clean-ups, Paint, Power-Washing.

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Automotive Dealer In Westfield is Looking for person(s) to help with the cleaning of vehicle interiors.

Must have exemplary driving record, have dependable transportation, and be detail oriented. *FULL-TIME & PART TIME *EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER *$15 TO $18 TO START *$250 SIGN ON BONUS *All benefits are negotiable SEND RESUME TO: dan@dansdetail.info

UPSCALE HOTEL AND SPA FOR DOGS IN CARMEL SEEKS ADDITIONAL STAFF: We are looking for daycare members. This job entails you to be familiar with dogs and their behaviors. We need individuals who enjoy taking care of dogs in a setting where dogs play together , that includes cleaning up after messes, playing with them, watching body behavior and make sure dogs are getting along.

Hotel Staff Members: We also need hotel staff members who can follow feeding instructions, walk dogs, and engage their minds. Keep up with simple chores: such as dishes, laundry, and suite cleaning.

Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client driven, detail oriented. Professional and a dog loving candidates.

Full time and part time positions available. If you meet the criteria, we want to hear from you. Email your resume to : Kim@happydoghotelandspa.com

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Private Property Manager This position is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds. Manager will manage the care of grounds and buildings as well as facilitate projects, which may include lawncare including specialized golf greens, cultivation, fertilization, and irrigation. Flowers and bed maintenance, repairing and maintenance of buildings/structures of 30 ac private estate.

Key Responsibilities • Hire and manage temporary/seasonal employees • Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.

• Lawn mowing and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

• Apply pesticide, fertilizer • Snow removal • Tree shrubs maintenance • Perform repairs and maintenance of equipment • Project management • Maintain expenses and contracts with outside contractors • Interact with owners and family members • Special projects: Seasonal/Holiday decorations, other Successful candidate must be a hands-on working manager, capable of managing others and projects to successful completion, have an eye for 5-star quality, demand perfection, detail and results oriented and the ability to work independently and self manage.

Mail resumes to: laura.miller@heartlandfpg.com

WORK HERE. BE HAPPY. Who are Clarity Care Givers?

We are the premier Personal Services Agency serving elders across Central Indiana.

And, we are an amazing place to work!

Are you compassionate? Are you service-and detail-oriented? Do you have a heart of service?

If you have these qualities, and caring for elders is your passion or could be your passion-please send your resume’ to: apply@claritycaregivers.com or call Amber and Suzanne at 317.774.0074, Option 3.

Clarity Care Givers offers our Caregivers a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on strong connections, exceptional pay, flexible scheduling, an IRA, and caregiver recognition, to name a few.

Come to Clarity Care Givers, LLC Trusted, Requested - Preferred

Apply Online: www.debrand.com/employment Part-time tax Preparer needed for upcoming tax season.

We offer a laid-back work environment with flexible hours.

There is the possibility of some remote work, if desired.

A degree in accounting or related field OR individual tax preparation experience required. Prior knowledge of Lacerte tax software would be a plus but is not required.

Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be customer service oriented.

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•Packaging, serving and selling worldclass gourmet chocolates

OPERATIONS MANAGER

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Clevernest is a growing company servicing homebuilders, architects, and residential clients throughout central Indiana, as an Andersen Window and Door Dealer, specializing in the installation of all that we sell.

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We are looking for an Operations Manager, who possesses a strong supportive mindset of “how can I help” and deeply appreciates finding joy on executing tasks and projects on a daily basis.

•Making hot drinks w/ real chocolate

This position is responsible for the activities related to operations after the sale; therefore, one must have the ability to juggle multiple projects at once and be an advocate for our clients.

Requirements: The ideal candidate is professional, entrepreneurial minded, and able to lead and assist with all aspects of a project post sale until completion; day to day warehouse, inventory, and field supervision; and likes to get his hands dirty! Construction or Carpentry skills required.

To Apply: CLEVERNEST INC 240 W. Carmel Drive 46032 tom@clevernest.com; 317-688-8100 www.clevernest.com

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply. For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Hiring experienced lawn care laborers, shrub and tree trimmers, Bobcat operators immediately. Text/call Jay 574-398-2135

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Local Computer repair shop in need of PC and Mac techs with experience pref both PC and Macs, certification strongly desired, pleasant personality & some sales experience. Pay starting at $16/hour and up for F/T. Send resume with cover letter to jobs@ctcarmel.com

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