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to vote Courtney Culver for City Council in the North Central District 10. She has been a Carmel Elementary, Middle, and High School parent.

9. She has a master's degree in Organizational Leadership.

8. She fosters collaboration and will bring balance to Carmel's City Council.

7. She proudly supports our public schools and publicly denounced Moms for Liberty.

6. She has lived in this district as a renter, townhome owner and new home builder for over a decade.

5. She has been a leader in the nonprofit, education and financial sectors.

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4. She is currently a senior leader at a global technology company.

3. She has knocked on over 3,000 doors (and counting) - connecting with voters.

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VOTE JEFF WORRELL FOR CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE I respectfully ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 7th.

My campaign theme of “I HEAR YOU” reflects my record of accomplishment and my commitment to Carmel.

It has been my honor to serve on our City Council and I look forward to having the opportunity to continue to hear you, understand your point of view and work with you to keep our city on the right track and continue to make Carmel a special place to live, work, play and raise a family.

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Navy service shapes city councilor’s vision as local leader, doctor

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Before joining the Carmel City Council, Dr. Tim Hannon spent 30 years in the military — 12 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy, followed by 18 VETERANS DAY years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, retiring from service in 2013.

He moved to Carmel in 1998, working as an anesthesiologist at St. Vincent hospital before founding Strategic Healthcare Group, a consulting firm, and Healthcare Forward, a business he still leads that aims to reduce clinical waste.

A Rensselaer native, Hannon married his wife, Denise, in 1983. They have three children, including one who is following in his father’s footsteps by serving in the Navy as a flight surgeon and is in training to become an anesthesiologist.

Hannon answered the following questions about his military service.

Why did you decide to join the military?

My dad had been in the Air Force for eight years during the Korean War before I was born. I certainly think that inspired me. The other thing is I had an early love of military aviation. And (the military) pays for your medical school, and you do your payback on active duty. So, all of those things merged.

You completed two tours of duty as a Navy flight surgeon. What was that like?

Your primary duty is to take care of pilots, but as an additional duty — and to me it was a big upside — you get to fly. So, I flew in the backseat of F-14 Tomcats, the right seat of A-6 bombers and right seat of E-2 radar planes, not as a pilot but as either a co-pilot or weapons system operator. To me, it was the best of both worlds, being able to be a physician but also being able to fly.

Routine is a key aspect of serving in the military, but do any events stand out from your time serving?

Every day has the potential to be unusual because you’re flying bomb-laden jets on and off an aircraft carrier 24 hours a day.

We flew missions during the Gulf War; that was not part of normal operations. We had a couple of mishaps on the carrier as well.

One big part of my job as a flight surgeon was to try to prevent accidents, but when there was an accident, to be part of the accident investigation team.

Tim Hannon, third from left, and his wife, Denise, center, surrounded by their children and two future daughter-in-laws at Hannon’s Navy retirement ceremony in 2013. (Photos courtesy of Tim Hannon)

Tim Hannon in front of an F-14 Tomcat aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

How has serving in the Navy impacted your roles as a physician and city councilor?

A lot of my training and my experience flying off aircraft carriers informed what’s called a systems-based approach to safety, or a proactive approach to safety. I certainly tried to apply that as an anesthesiologist

in the operating room and working in ICUs. (On the city council I’ve) looked at pedestrian and cyclist safety as a systems-based approach. So, rather than waiting for someone to be injured or killed and then saying, ‘What could we do differently?’ It’s thinking about how you plan ahead for the areas of risk. You have to take the human out of the equation to some extent, because humans are fallible. Systems should not be.

You are part of Stronger Veterans, a local group dedicated to reducing veteran suicides. What are you hoping to accomplish through this initiative?

Indiana is, to some extent, ground zero for military suicides. I’m part of an effort, from a systems-based standpoint, trying to reduce veteran suicides, starting in Hamilton County as a pilot and extending it across the state.

When you hang up your uniform, it doesn’t all go away. Veterans have a variety of issues, some that are unique, in terms of number of transitions and stresses and things like that, and that can lead to, among other things, higher suicide rates.

What do you want readers to know about serving in the military?

The entire family serves. It’s not just the person (enlisted), it’s their spouse, their kids, their parents, their siblings. When you deploy, a spouse has to run the house, take care of the kids and do all those things that normally you have someone else around to do, all the time worrying if his or her spouse is in harm’s way. People don’t think of the sacrifices that military families make.

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$430K sculpture planned between library, CHS

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An illuminated sculpture is planned between the Carmel Clay Public Library and Carmel High School.

“Taking Flight” features PUBLIC ART dozens of books, individually lit at night, following a winding path toward the sky. It is set to be installed in the roundabout at Main Street and Richland Avenue.

The Carmel Redevelopment Commission on Oct. 18 approved a $430,000 contract with New York-based Studio KCA for fabrication, delivery and installation of “Taking Flight.”

“It is meant to inspire our young readers to check out some books on the way to the library,” CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said at the Oct. 18 meeting.

The sculpture is expected to be installed in approximately six months, Mestetsky said.

The city worked with CODAworx, a Wisconsin-based firm that connects artists with organizations seeking to commission work, to find and select the piece by Stu-

A rendering of “Taking Flight,” designed by Studio KCA. (Image courtesy of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission)

dio KCA. More than 100 artists submitted proposals, according to Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard.

“This is a good system going forward, because the (request for proposals) can be viewed by artists from all over the world, as well as artists from Indiana and Carmel,” Brainard said.

A committee that included sculptor Arlon

Bayliss and representatives from the Carmel Clay Public Library made the final selection.

With the contract approved by the CRC, “Taking Flight” will be presented to the Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee for review. The CPAAC provides nonbinding input on the location and purchase of public art that costs more than $5,000. A meeting date has not been announced.

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Longtime Carmel mayor endorses Finkam as successor

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Mayor Jim Brainard announced his official support Oct. 31 for Republican candidate Sue Finkam to be his successor.

ELECTION “Sue Finkam has the experience, passion and plan to ensure Carmel continues to prosper,” Brainard stated.

“Sue has served our community on the city council with honor and integrity, she has deep knowledge of city operations and budBrainard gets and her leadership in City Hall is exactly what is needed to unite our residents. I urge Carmel voters to join me in supporting Sue Finkam as Carmel’s next mayor.”

Brainard, a Republican nearing the end of his seventh term, is not seeking reelection.

He endorsed Kevin “Woody” Rider in the Republican primary. Brainard did not respond to a request for comment.

Finkam is facing Democrat Miles Nelson in the mayoral race. Nelson’s campaign manager, Cynthia Johnson, said it is not

surprising that Brainard would endorse his party’s candidate.

“From the beginning, Miles’ campaign has been primarily focused on winning the endorsement of a majority of Carmel voters, which is why next Tuesday night he’s going to be our next mayor,” Johnson said.

Nelson has been endorsed by: • AFL-CIO • Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters • Indiana ConservationVoters • Moms Demand Action • Voters for a Green Indiana • Former Sen. Evan Bayh • State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn • State Sen. J.D. Ford • State Sen. Fady Qaddoura Besides Brainard, Finkam’s endorsements include: • Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb • Carmel Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 185 • Carmel Professional Firefighters Local 4444 • MIBOR RPAC • Dottie Hancock, former Carmel mayor • ReCenter Indiana PAC

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Theft investigation — The Carmel Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred Oct. 21 from Sephora at 14400 Clay Terrace Blvd. Anyone with information on the individuals in the photo is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.

Learn about Home Place — Get to know the community of Home Place during “There’s No Place Like Home Place” set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Hensel Government Center, 10701 N. College Ave. Stop by the free event for refreshments, conversation and an opportunity to learn about the history of the area. In addition, Home Place historic

Flashing beacons to be installed — The City of Carmel plans to add several more rectangular rapid flashing beacons at key crosswalks throughout the community this fall to improve pedestrian safety. Installation is set to occur at: • 126th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway • 106th Street and Towne Road • Towne Road and Harleston Street • 106th Street and Weston Drive • 106th Street and Iron Horse Lane • Towne Road at Towne Meadow Elementary • Carmel Drive and Arbor Drive • 106th Street and LaSalle Road • Towne Road and Sutton Place • Main Street at Fire Station 44 • 126th Street and Brookshire Parkway • Carmel Drive and 126th Street

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Cameras help ID shooting suspects

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com City of Carmel-owned security cameras helped police identify and track the movements of two suspects accused of firing multiple gunshots INVESTIGATION along Westfield Boulevard in the early hours of Oct. 6.

Carmel police arrested Dustin Barger, 21, and Nathaniel Howell, 22, both of Indianapolis, later the same day of the incident. Both have been charged with criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon.

According to a probable cause affidavit, investigators discovered 33 spent shell casings, a mixture of 9 mm and .22 caliber, spread along Westfield Boulevard between Creekside Lane West to Pine Valley Drive.

One bullet went through a window in an unoccupied home and set off a security alarm.

A nearby city-owned camera with a license plate reader showed a black Ford Focus registered to Barger traveling southbound on Westfield Boulevard near 111th Street at 1:37 a.m. Another camera soon captured the same car heading south on

Westfield Boulevard at 96th Street.

The affidavit states that police discovered footage from another city-owned camera at 116th Street and Westfield Boulevard that showed the same vehicle traveling eastbound on 116th Street and making a stop at the Speedway gas station at the intersection.

Police searched social media and found a Facebook profile with a photo of Barger holding two guns across his chest that used the types of bullets matching those found along Westfield Boulevard, the affidavit states.

Detectives observed Barger’s vehicle in Marion County on the afternoon of Oct. 6.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop and detained two occupants of the vehicle, including Howell, who was armed with a 9 mm gun. Barger was not in the vehicle.

The affidavit states that Howell admitted to police during an interview that he and Barger fired the rounds from a moving vehicle along Westfield Boulevard early that morning. Police arrested Barger near his apartment later the same day.

A jury trial for Barger and Howell is scheduled for April 17, 2024.

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CCS OKs 2024 budget, new courses

By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees met Oct. 30 to approve the 2024 budget, add and delete course offerings at Carmel High School and more.

What happened: The school board voted 4-0, with board member Greg Brown abstaining, to approve the 2024 budgets, capital improvement plan and bus replacement plan.

What it means: The $232.3 million budget is 7.5 percent larger than the 2023 budget and includes an anticipated tax decrease from 86.03 cents per $100 of assessed property value to 84.93 cents. Brown, one of two school board members in their first year in office, said he abstained from voting because he does not understand the complexities of school finances and budgeting well enough yet to be fully confident in his vote.

What’s next: The Department of Local Government Finance will review the budget and certify the tax rate by the end of the year.

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What happened: The board voted 5-0 to approve course changes at Carmel High School.

What it means: School administrators consider student interest in various topics and other factors when looking to add or delete course offerings. Courses added include World Literature, Arabic, three levels of dance performance and Interior Design Fundamentals. Deletions include Ethnic Literature, Information Technology Support and Sports Medicine I and II, which will be replaced by Principles of Exercise Science.

What’s next: The course changes go into effect for the 2024-25 school year.

What happened: Amy Dudley, CCS assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment, presented an update on ILEARN results and how they compare to previous years.

What it means: Dudley said that CCS students scored 28 percent above the state average in English Language Arts and 30 percent above the state average in math. CCS students increased their ELA scores an average of 2 percent since 2021 and increased math scores 4 percent during that time. She also said CCS third graders scored 12.4 percent above the state average in the IREAD assessment.

What’s next: ILEARN testing for the 2023-24 school year will occur during the spring semester.

Students’ book aims to inspire

By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Two Carmel High School students want to inspire and empower their peers through their book, “Women of Color AUTHORS in STEM.” Authors Srinija Darapureddy and Jahnavi Avula chronicle the stories of notable women, past and present, who have made lasting impacts the fields of STEM. Both Avula said they want to pursue careers in STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

“Even though it’s the 21st century, there’s still a lot more men in these fields than there are women,” Darapureddy said.

Darapureddy said she and Avula spent months researching women who made important contributions to STEM-related fields, including Janaki Ammal, an Indian botanist.

Ammal was the first woman to receive a botany degree in India and a master’s in botany in the U.S in the 1900s.

“Learning about her made me realize that I can do anything,” Avula said.

The authors want to instill that confidence in other girls. They have partDarapureddy nered with the National Girls Collaborative Project to spread their message. Proceeds from the students’ book are donated to NGCP. “Women of Color in STEM” was released Aug. 6 and is available through Amazon.

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From left, Aarav Agrawal and his father, Vinod Agrawal, at the Kids Explore Robotics table at the JA CareerIgnite job fair at Carmel High School. (Photo courtesy of Junior Achievement)

CHS students consider career options at JA CareerIgnite job fair

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel High School students recently gained exposure to a large variety of career opportunities at a two-day career fair.

The Junior Achievement EDUCATION of Central Indiana program for high school students focuses on employment, enrollment, enlistment and entrepreneurship.

The career fair, called JA CareerIgnite, was a collaboration of Junior Achievement, the Carmel Education Foundation and Carmel Clay Schools.

“The reason we are doing it during the day is because it is accessible for our students,” Carmel Education Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Penix said. “All of the students in a Pathway class, which is about 2,500 students, are coming to this and students can come on their own today.”

More than 60 companies were represented Oct. 25-26 at the career fair.

Jennifer Burk, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, said the organization is pleased to have an expanding partnership with CCS. “It’s really important to have the business involvement and give young people that opportunity to see what they can be and look at a vision for their future,” Burk said. “We believe at Junior Achievement that there is a pathway for every young person. They may all look different. They can think about their own talents, interests and strengths and how those align to different career options and choices, whether that involves trade schools, certifications, two-year or four-year degrees or more. We want them to see there are options for everyone.”

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Freshman Sophia Floyd displays a starfish she made at a casting table. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

resented, including technology, manufacturing and engineering.

“A lot of companies have brought a diverse range of different jobs,” said Mariah Maier, marketing and communications manager for Junior Achievement of Central Indiana. “Ed Martin (Automotive Group) is representing 44 different careers within an automotive branch. It’s sparking a different way of thinking that they can work in an area they are passionate about.”

Freshman Sophia Floyd stopped by the casting table to make a starfish.

“I’m trying to get some different things to figure out,” Floyd said.

Vinod Agrawal had a robot display for Kids Explore Robotics, which several students stopped by to visit. His son, Aarav, a Center Grove High School senior, teaches robotics and coding to youths 9 years and older.

“Kids love the hands-on experience of building the robot,” Vinod Agrawal said.

Aarav developed video lessons to teach the youth. He also does Zoom classes once a week.

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DISPATCHES State board appointment — Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed Carmel resident Kate Snedeker, a corporate and crisis communications consultant, to the Indiana Board of Pharmacy. Snedeker’s term runs through Sept. 30, 2027.

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Leaf, landscape waste removal – Carmel residents may leave up to 20 bags or bundles of landscape waste, including leaves, for pickup each week through Dec. 15. The bags should be left out on the regular waste pickup day. The service is provided free of charge.

State of the City address – Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard will present his final State of the City address at 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green. Tickets for the event, which is presented by OneZone, are $40 and may be purchased Brainard at thecenterpresents. org/tickets-events/events/2324/rental/ state-of-the-city.

Operation School Bell – The Assistance League of Indianapolis is seeking donations to support its Operation School Bell program, which provides apparel and shoes for thousands of underserved students in Indianapolis. Each student receives a duffel bag that includes a winter jacket, socks, shirts, pants, toothbrush and more.

Learn more and donate at alindy.org/operation-school-bell-mailer.html.

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Remove invasives, receive free plants – The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership and Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide up to three, 3-gallon native trees or shrubs for free to Hamilton County residents who show proof of removal of an invasive species from their property. Learn more at hcinvasives.org.

Monthly beekeepers meeting — The North Central Beekeepers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St. in Westfield. Meetings are free to attend for all levels of beekeepers located centrally north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. For more information, visit facebook.com/ncbclub.

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The second Spotlight on Art will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Lakes said the goal is to top the $50,000 donated last year.

“We’ve increased our sponsorship and ticket sales are up as well,” said Lakes, a Carmel resident who serves as event chair.

Lakes said she came up with the idea for Spotlight on Art while attending a similar event in Atlanta several years ago.

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NHS senior offensive lineman casts a huge presence on the field

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Noblesville High School senior offensive tackle Ransom McDermott knew he had to expand his leadership skills.

“I knew coming into the season that I’d have to prepare everyone for what was to come,” he said. “Being the most experienced offensive McDermott lineman on the team, I knew we had to improve. One of my goals coming into the season was to leave this team in better shape than it was when I entered the program, and I believe that I’ve accomplished that.”

The 6-foot-8, 315-pound standout has had a huge impact on and off the field.

“Ransom continues to get bigger, stronger, quicker and more athletic,” Millers coach Dave Sharpe said. “He has worked really, really hard to get to where he is at. He has also become a great leader for us. Last year, he was the young guy on a very veteran offensive line. This year, he is really

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Senior offensive tackle Ransom McDermott anchors the Noblesville High School offensive line. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville athletics)

leading us as we have started a bunch of younger guys on the O-line.”

Senior running back Logan Shoffner has benefitted running behind that offensive line, gaining more than 1,350 yards prior to the Nov. 3 Class 6A sectional final.

Sharpe said McDermott’s No. 1 strength is his ability to drive block.

“We rely on him a ton to move the pile forward and churn out first downs through the ground game,” Sharpe said.

Sharpe said McDermott is incredibly durable. He started his 31st consecutive game Oct. 27, a sectional semifinal victory against Zionsville.

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McDermott has made a verbal commitment to play for the University of Louisville.

Jeff Brohm left Purdue to become Louisville’s head coach.

“I had a pretty good relationship with the Purdue staff,” McDermott said. “I went over for a few visits, but it wasn’t until they left for Louisville that it really took off. For me, the biggest reasons for my commitment were the coaching staff and the fans. I really believe in the coaching staff at Louisville. After talking with coach Brohm and (offensive line coach Richard) Owens, I really bought into what they are trying to create at Lousiville and am excited for the future of this team. The fans at Louisville are something else. They are incredibly passionate about their football.”

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CHS cruises to 2nd consecutive state cross country title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel High School boys cross country team repeated as state champion in an entirely different ACHIEVEMENT fashion.

After winning by three points over Zionsville in 2022, the Greyhounds won comfortably Oct. 28 at the IHSAA state cross country finals in Terre Haute. Carmel was victorious with 76 points while Fishers was second with 185.

In 2022, Carmel had an individual state champion in Kole Mathison, a 2023 graduate, and runner-up in Tony Provenzano.

Provenzano, a senior, was the Greyhounds’ top finisher and fourth overall this year with a time of 15 minutes and 6.6 seconds. Senior teammate Kyle Grove finished seventh in 15:18.6.

“We were a little deeper this year and still had front running with our top two scoring a combined seven points,” Greyhounds coach Colin Altevogt said.

Among individuals on the team competing in the point standings, Provenzano was third and Grove was fourth. Senior Thomas

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“Thomas has run in five state meets for us and will likely add a sixth with this spring’s track season,” Altevogt said. “That level of experience, his passion for the sport and his care for his teammates is incredibly valuable.

Max Meisner also improved a lot throughout the season and ran his best at the end of the year. Beyond the four (seniors) that raced at the state meet, this is a really good class who did an incredible job with their training and helped create a great team environment for this whole season.”

Altevogt is optimistic about the future as well. Four returning runners broke 16 minutes this season.

“Our freshman class has potential to be our best class ever with possibly five varsity contributors in the next two years,” he said. “Our current junior class has leadership potential to be on par with this year’s senior class which might be the best since I’ve been coaching at Carmel. We aren’t a huge favorite going into next year, although we weren’t a huge favorite coming into this year either, but I think our guys will make next year’s team really hard to beat.”

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Seniors lead Guerin to title

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Guerin Catholic High School proved that the third time is the charm Oct. 27 as the Golden Eagles won the SOCCER IHSAA Class 2A girls soccer championship.

The Golden Eagles defeated Leo High School 1-0 to secure the first girls soccer title in school history after two previous tries in the state championship ended in defeat.

“The biggest key in this run was the seniors,” Guerin Catholic coach Sean Yau said.

“They were around as freshmen the last time we were in the state championship, and their experience, resiliency and playing above the fray helped the younger team members. They challenged each other.”

That was especially true after last season, when Guerin Catholic finished with a losing record.

The Golden Eagles were determined not to let that happen again.

“They believed in themselves,” Yau said.

“It’s a testament to the girls. They ultimately had a goal of a championship, and they never took a day off of practice.”

The Guerin Catholic girls soccer team celebrates with its Class 2A state championship trophy.

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Guerin Catholic had two seniors, Alex Soucie and Annabel Wright, who paced the team. Soucie led the team with 13 goals and 11 assists, and Wright had 11 goals and seven assists.

The Golden Eagles took the lead late in the first half when Gabby Deer scored on a pass from Katherine Constantino.

Guerin Catholic’s defense then took over to give the Golden Eagles their 15th shutout of the season.

Guerin Catholic had nine seniors, including five starters. The Golden Eagles will return 15 players next season.

Additionally, Constantino won the Class 2A Mental Attitude Award.

Guerin Catholic finished with a 16-4-1 record.

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Proven Public Safety Leadership

Matt Snyder‘s Public Safety Record of Success

Improved 911 reliability: Installed a fiber optic ring, that connects schools, government buildings, and public safety to ensure residents never have interruptions in their 911 service.

Life-saving equipment: Provided the funding for Automatic External Defibrillator‘s for Carmel police officers.

Caramel, Clay, Building: Fire department, administration, interactive, mini downtown for teaching children, life-saving techniques, firefighters museum, and three large public meeting spaces.

Fire station 41: Completely restored, Carmel’s flagship fire station to increase functionality and safety for the firefighters.

Expanded living quarters, upgraded workout and training facilities and improved dining facilities.

Fire station, 42, 43 and 46: Remodeled and dramatically improved the station to ensure our firefighters have top – notch facilities that are safe and comfortable.

Fire station 44: Entirely rebuilt, this new station is state-of-the-art and houses Carmel’s emergency management center.

Paid for by Snyder for Carmel.

Carmel fire department training and maintenance center: Constructed for firefighters to keep up-to-date on their training and learn the latest life-saving techniques. The maintenance area allows for efficient, routine service, shortening the time equipment is unavailable.

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Carmel’s First City Council Endorses Snyder

Jane Reiman, Dave Coots, Jim Garretson, Fred Swift

As members of Carmel's first city council, we have "seen it all" since Carmel became a city in 1976. Obviously, the growth has been astounding, but keeping ahead of the demands of this growth is the most challenging.

Over the past 47 years our city administrations have been pro-active, delivering city services effectively, timely and at the lowest cost to taxpayers of any similar size city in the state.

Now we are being told by Democrats in this year's election campaign that they can do better, but with no specifics. Instead they talk of matters over which the city has no control.

The discussion should be focused on matters of police and fire protection, water and sewer service, parks and trails, streets and traffic movement where city authority lies.

The city council has authority for funding these services. One candidate for council stands out to us as especially qualified. Republican Matthew Snyder, a Carmel native, graduate of Carmel schools, and involved in community activities is certainly outstanding.

Matt has been the driving force behind Clay Township's Impact Program which brought vast park improvements, new fire department facilities, the Dad's Club fieldhouse and a local history museum now underway, all without an increase in tax rates.

To keep Carmel moving effectively, we urge a vote for Matt Snyder and the other qualified Republican candidates on November 7. This is no time to switch to unproven leadership that offers no specifics.

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Hometown Fun Crossword ACROSS 5. 2023 City Council President (2wds.)

6. Carmel has 692 of these managed by Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation... and looking for more!

8. Indiana Governor that swore in Carmel's first elected officials.

10. Elementary School Snyder attended for 4th and 5th grade (2wds.)

11. Snyder's High School Mascot (plural) 12. Ironically, the world’s first of these was located at Main and Rangeline Rd (2wds) 16. Snyder's 6 year old daughter's name 18. Greatest City on the Planet 21. What people are going to be tired of seeing by election day 22. Name of winter activities festival located on Carter Green 23. Carmel's Finest who protect and serve and endorsed Snyder in the Primary (abbr.)

24. Church Snyder and his family attend (abbr.)

25. Current Parks Board President 26. Annual 4th of July festival 28. Original Name of Carmel 32. Railroad that serviced Carmel for many years 36. What School did Snyder go to from 1st - 3rd grade (2wds) 37. Snyder's 4 year old son's name 38. Last name of Carmel's first Mayor 39. Last name of person you're voting for Carmel City Council at large on November 7th!

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2. Carmel park with artesian well (2wds) 3. 25 year principal of Carmel High School (2wds) 4. Carmel's first of these was at Main and River Road 5. Carmel's first female Mayor. She has publicly endorsed Snyder 7. Located at 1 Civic Square (2wds) 9. The Greyhounds continue to extend their national record in consecutive state championships in what ladies sport?

13. Financed Carmel's first library (2wds.)

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15. In 1900 THIS was 498 17. Oldest Church in Carmel (2wds.)

19. Name of world renowned concert hall in Carmel (2wds) 20. Location of the 1991 PGA Championship and subsequent other important tournaments (2wds) 27. Architectural Style of City Hall 29. This Club is known for its amazing service to our community... and the annual fish fry on main street 30. Name of Snyder's incredible wife 31. Mascot of Carmel Junior High (middle) where Snyder attended 33. Religious group that founded Carmel 34. Tune played at funerals attended by our Men and Women from the American Legion and VFW 35. Number of CHS Boys Basketball Championships

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Carmel man’s card game pokes fun at cancel culture

By Chris Bavender news@currentincarmel.com The COVID-19 pandemic and his brother’s new baby led Russell Witmer to return to Indiana in April 2021 from LEISURE Los Angeles. That’s when he started working to create a game, Cancelled Club, which recently became available in local shops.

“It took me about two years to have it ready for print. First, I had to figure out what themes would Witmer make sense for the game and how each might play,” said Witmer, a Carmel resident. “Then I had to test, test, test, refine and improve — all the while working on the fun images and presentation. Working with lawyers to apply for trademarks and building a website also took a lot of time.”

The idea for the game came from social media and was a response to having spent more than a year in lockdown because of the pandemic and not being able to go anywhere or do anything in Los Angeles.

“The city was tense, but social media was on fire. I wanted to see more laughs, less hate and was more than ready to have small gatherings again by the time it was deemed safe to,” Witmer said. “I missed game nights with friends.”

Every day, Witmer would see themes permeate his social media feeds.

“A new celebrity that was being ‘cancelled,’ another ‘Karen’ going off at someone, another news story that turned out to be ‘fake news,’ social justice warriors all over the comments gaslighting, virtue signaling and morally posturing themselves over strangers,” he said. “I wanted to make fun of all of it, so I created a parody on cancel culture that is a fun party game. I used all of the things I was seeing around me, including toxic masculinity — which is an actionless, pointless card in my game.”

The premise of the game is to gain as many points as fast as you can before somebody is “cancelled.” Players battle it out using offensive cards such as Social Justice Warrior or Gaslight to steal cards from other players. Defensive cards like Conspiracy Theory or Defamation are used to protect cards from others trying to steal them. The winner is the player with the

Cancelled Club is available at All Things Carmel and The Curious Squirrel Bookshop. (Photo courtesy of Russell Witmer)

highest (social credit) score when the first player is ultimately Cancelled.

“It’s fast-paced, keeps everyone on their toes, and gets pretty wild sometimes,” Witmer said.

Cancelled Club costs $19.99 and can be found at All Things Carmel, where Witmer will demonstrate the game Nov. 11 during the Second Saturday Meet Me On Main.

The game is also for sale at The Curious Squirrel Bookshop in Zionsville and at cancelled.club.

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“We are parents of three teenaged and young adult men, and we noticed that a lot of their friends, as well as their classmates, have struggled to understand, ‘What do I want to do after high school and what path takes me to that goal?’” Jennifer said. “So, goal setting and figuring out a path toward a successful career that may or may not include college is a challenge for a lot of kids.

We (think) we’ve run a successful business.

Our kids have faced these challenges as well. We think that we can be a help to the community and young people.”

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“We’ve talked to other business owners who were struggling to find employees,” Jennifer said. “We said, ‘You are struggling to find employees and young adults are struggling to find jobs. Why don’t we find a way to work together to bring you possible employees.”

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Jennifer said the program is designed to get young people to think about what they want to do.

“Then we introduce them to possible employers or schools or where they want to go,” Jennifer said.

The first course is the Compass Course, where young adults have to present a PowerPoint presentation to the course and parents to show their path.

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DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS The McCulloch family moved to Westfield 2 1/2 years ago so their middle son, Ryan, who has high-functioning autism, could attend Midwest Academy in Carmel.

“All three of our children have gone to high school and all three have taken completely different paths to life,” Jennifer said.

Ryan McCulloch Ryan, 20, received a scholarship to attend Marian University and is attending the first year of its autism program, Spectrum of Knights.

Jennifer said Ryan retook his junior and senior year at Midwest to prepare himself for college.

The couple’s youngest son Holden, 17, is an elite soccer player who attended University High School in Carmel through his junior year. He attends Italy’s top soccer academy called Rome City Institute this school year. Holden also has received a scholarship offer to participate in the academy’s college program if he chooses to stay in Italy.

Oldest son Connor, 23, started college but wasn’t sure what he wanted to do.

“Right now, he’s working at Whole Foods in Carmel and is considering some sort of career in the trades,” Jennifer said.

Prior to moving to Westfield, the couple had owned one of the largest privately owned shooting ranges in the nation in West Virginia. Jennifer, who ran the facility, continued working in the business for two years after moving while transferring it to the new owners.

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Carmel entrepreneur’s Bollygood line brings flavors of India to the beverage aisle

By Tirzah Rowland news@currentincarmel.com Maxine Henderson founded Bollygood Sparkling Beverages in 2021 to share her love for the flavors of her ancestral culture of India. In September, the company introduced four flavors and a complete packaging redesign at Expo East 2023 in Philadelphia that will be featured on shelves at PopUp Grocer in New York City in December.

Inspired by summers spent in India as a child, Henderson, a Carmel resident, remembered being captivated by the vibrancy of colors in Bollywood films and the flavors of the food.

“I soaked up the culture, enjoyed elephant rides and going to markets,” Henderson said.

She also remembers the overload of patterns, chaos of the atmosphere and vibrant red hues.

One of the highlights of the visits was enjoying nimbu pani, Hindi for lemon water.

“Nimbu pani is a centuries-old drink shared over time in markets or at home,” Henderson said.

Nimbu pani Ingredients include water, citrus juice, sugar and Indian spices.

Although her parents emigrated from India to Canada, where she was born and raised, she was immersed in their culture and wanted to share that with her own family.

“When I had kids, reading labels became more important to me. I would see Indian-inspired food but no Indian-inspired beverages,” Henderson said.

So, she started making variations of nimbu pani, experimenting with ingredients and flavors and eventually adding carbonation.

“It was my husband who inspired me to sell my product,” said Henderson, who is married to former Indiana University basketball standout Alan Henderson. “I was a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. When we first started talking about the idea, we had four kids under age 5.”

In October 2021 her kids were all in school, and she founded Bollygood as creator of the first canned nimbu pani.

“Alan started his entrepreneurial journey in the alcoholic space (Henderson Spirits Group) a couple of years ahead of me and continues to share invaluable advice along

well with zero-proof spirits. Most of our customers don’t want complicated drinks.

They want something they can pop open and sip or mix with one other ingredient.”

While Henderson and her husband run the daily operations of the company, they have a third party logistics partner that sends out orders from their website. All of the products are canned in Georgia at Beverage Solutions, Inc. and they recently signed with KeHe, a national distributor.

“We are ready to expand and bring Indian culture to more shelves,” Henderson said.

They are actively seeking investors to help them grow the company and distribution opportunities.

Henderson was chosen as one of 50 women in the 2023 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program providing networking and coaching for emerging women entrepreneurs.

Bollygood can be purchased online at bollygood.com and locally at Loren’s Alcohol Free Beverages 5790 E. Main St. in Carmel.

Maxine Henderson is looking to expand Bollygood Sparkling Beverages’ distribution. (Photo by Logan Clark/Maverick Marketing)

the way,” Henderson said.

The mission of Bollygood is “to spread happiness and culture through delicious Indian-inspired beverages while supporting the empowerment of women and women-owned businesses in the USA and India.”

Henderson did not set out to become an entrepreneur. She holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Western Ontario and worked for Motorola in Georgia for seven years.

“My experience in engineering has helped me look at the process in a detailed and organized way and take time to make sure things are right,” Henderson said. “Everything took longer than I thought.”

Henderson promoted Bollygood on social media, through store samples and across the nation at events, even appearing on QVC. “We soon realized we had a very culture-curious, health-conscious customer base and needed to adapt,” Henderson said.

“I care about what I eat and want custom-

ers to feel good about what they are putting in their bodies.”

The Bollygood “relaunch,” as Henderson calls it, includes new packaging and taste profiles.

The four flavors are lemon ginger mint, lemon mango turmeric, lemon pomegranate cardamom and lime basil cumin, each with 50 calories and seven grams of sugar per serving. The beverages are Project Non-GMO Verified and now have 50 percent less sugar than the original formula.

“Our ingredients are sourced in the USA,” Henderson said. “We were particular about every ingredient that went into our beverages.”

Kristin Patrick, co-owner of Loren’s Alcohol Free Beverages in Carmel, said she was interested in carrying Bollygood products in the store “from the moment Maxine approached us.”

“We love the packaging and price point, but more importantly, we love the taste,” Patrick said. “We also knew it would mix

ON THE COVER: Maxine Henderson’s line of Bollygood Sparkling Beverages includes four flavors. (Photo by Logan Clark/Maverick Marketing)

BOLLYGOOD RELAUNCH PARTY Kristin Patrick and Andee Simpson, co-founders of Loren’s Alcohol Free Beverage, welcome the public to a relaunch party for Bollygood Sparkling Beverages from 4 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 10 at the store, 5790 E. Main St. in Carmel.

Bollygood founder and CEO Maxine Henderson will be on-site to introduce the new packaging and flavors. Attendees can enjoy music and giveaways and purchase Bollygood variety packs for $12.

Bollygood products are always available at Loren’s along with alcohol-removed wine, nonalcoholic beer, and zero-proof spirits and mixers.

For more or for regular operating hours visit lorensaf.com.

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Dr. Sarah Baxter joined the practice in 2018 as an associate and became a full partner in 2021. They opened a second locawww.KeithsHomes.com What started as a small orthodontics tion, Stonegate Orthodontics in Zionsville, practice in 1972 has grown to 23 employees in 2018. that see up to 1,400 Both Miller and Baxter want to continue ANNIVERSARY new patients each the legacy of Barbour. year between Carmel “I could not have asked for a better menOrthodontics’ two locations. tor and partner than Dr. Barbour,” Miller The business was founded by Dr. John said. “We have always been about doing Barbour in a second-floor office at the corwhat is best for the patient and treating ner of Keystone Parkway and 116th Street. everyone with kindness and integrity. We “When Dr. Barbour was looking for a place have tried very hard over the years to put to start his practice, he noted that the Carour faith in God at the forefront of all we mel area was one of the fastest-growing do.” communities in the state. That turned out Baxter cited the culture of the office as to be very true then and today,” said Dr. Ron the reason she joined the practice.

Miller, a partner at Carmel Orthodontics.

“It is evident that Dr. Barbour and Dr. A 50th anniversary open house was held Miller are truly good people who created an Sept. 21 at the Carmel office at 715 W. Carmel environment of camaraderie, respect and Dr. in Carmel. Approximately 150 guests, and excellence from the beginning,” Baxter said. the founder, attended.

Patient care has always been a priority “We were so thankful that Dr. Barbour for Carmel Orthodontics, and the doctors was able to join us, as well as several of his strive to keep ahead of the curve with techretired colleagues who worked with us for nology. Starting with computer charting years in taking care of our patients’ dental and scheduling, X-rays and digital scanning needs,” Miller said. to 3D treatment planning, “we were early Miller joined the practice in 1995, and a participants in the digital world of orthoyear later the doctors adopted the name dontics,” Miller said.

Carmel Orthodontics.

“The changes have been significant over “In the mid-1980s, Dr. Barbour built the the past 50 years. The digital world has professional building, often referred to transformed how we move teeth. We treat as the pagoda, at the corner of 116th and more patients today with Invisalign than we Century Drive near Merchants‘ Square and do with braces,” Miller said. moved the practice there,” Miller said.

“We are committed to excellence, both When the practice needed more space, in clinical care and customer service, and the partners built the Carmel Drive Profesour goal is to continue the legacy of Carmel sional building and moved there in 2008.

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Family invests in Spanish winery

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com A Hamilton County family joined the international wine business in a roundabout way that started with a U.S Air LIBATIONS Force connection that led to picking grapes in Spain and eventually investing in a vineyard.

April Wood said her husband, Jeff Wood — president and CEO of Carmel-based Tom Wood Automotive Group — met French fighter pilot Peyo Iturria during a joint military exercise in Canada in the late 1990s.

A friendship blossomed, and in 2011, Iturria invited the Woods to help harvest grapes at his cousin’s vineyard near Tordesillas, Spain, about 2 1/2 hours northwest of Madrid.

The Iturria family is from Bordeaux, France, which is famous for its wine, but the area is full of wineries. Iturria’s cousin, Xavier Iturria, opted to open his business in Spain rather than compete with the established businesses in France.

April Wood, a Fishers resident, said they were excited to help harvest grapes in Spain.

“We were like, ‘Oh, yeah, that sounds amazing. And so much fun and just wonderful,’” she said. “We had no idea what we were talking about. We found out the hard way that it is very hard work — 12-hour-plus days of cutting the grapes and then processing them. (It was) back-breaking work.”

But, Wood said, they also learned to appreciate everything that went into making wine, and they loved the wine Xavier Iturria made and wanted to be a part of the business.

“We told Xavier, ‘This is just such good wine. This is something we would (like to)

April Wood and Jeff Wood pick grapes at Bodegas Iturria vineyards in Spain.

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have at home,’” she said. “‘How could we help you get this into the U.S.?’”

Wood said that — again not knowing what they were getting into — they invested in the vineyard and worked to import Bodega Iturria wine to the United States.

“Through lots of investigation and asking questions of people and trying to figure out how to get that done, we were able to pair with an importer and a distributor,” she said, adding that the Spanish wine has been available in the Indianapolis area since about 2012. It’s also distributed in New York City, she said, and they’re working to expand its distribution.

Bodega Iturria wines are carried at SoBro Wine and Spirits in Indianapolis, Grapevine Cottage in Zionsville and Vine and Table in Camel. Tinto Iturria can be found at Big Red Liquors in Fishers and Storied Company in Indianapolis.

Some area restaurants also carry Iturria wines. They include Peterson’s in Fishers, Convivio in Carmel and Zionsville, HS Tavern in Fishers, and FoxGardin Family Kitchen in Fishers.

For more, visit bodegas-iturria.com.

DISPATCH Christkindlmarkt cocktail crawl — Ahead of opening day at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, visitors can enjoy a market-themed cocktail crawl at restaurants around Carter Green in Carmel with six restaurants offering specialty cocktails Nov. 1 to 19. Offerings include: • Cake Bake Shop: Gingerbread martini, featuring Ketel One Vodka, St. George Coffee Liqueur,and Cake Bake Gingerbread Syrup, topped with soft whipped cream and a gingerbread man • Divvy: Partridge in a Pear Tree, featuring Gray Whale gin, pear liqueur, elderflower liqueur and lemon juice, shaken and topped with Blanc de Blanc bubbly.

• Hotel Carmichael: Peppermint hot chocolate martini, featuring vodka, hot chocolate, peppermint liqueur and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

• 317 Charcuterie: Mulled wine • Matt the Miller’s: Peppermint Dream, featuring peppermint vodka, Kahlua and cream with a candy cane rim • Tucci’s: Rumplesnuggler Martini, withBailey’s Irish cream liqueur and Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy canes.

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Winslow and her HALOTHERAPY husband, CBS4 news anchor Bob Donaldson, visited Scituate, Mass., in June to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Donaldson’s sister gave the couple a gift of a session at the coastal town’s Salt Cave.

“It’s not only beautiful but very therapeutic,” Winslow said. “We knew we needed to bring this concept back to Carmel.”

Winslow’s Carmel Salt Caves & Spa is set to open by mid-December at 10696 N. College Ave. in the Home Place area.

“Salt caves are quite popular, not just for their beauty and uniqueness, but for their therapeutic effects on the respiratory system,” the Carmel resident said. “Known as halotherapy or dry salt therapy, these woman-made caves can provide much comfort to people with various conditions like asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), to name a few.”

The cave builder is Dr. Margaret Smiechowski, the person who introduced America to salt caves nearly two decades ago, Winslow said. Smiechowski has built more than 100 salt caves.

Twenty tons of pink Himalayan salt will line the walls, ceiling and floor.

“In terms of size, our caves will be quite large with interesting features like a moon roof with twinkle lights, a salty fireplace, fire pits and lava walls,” Winslow said.

“Each cave is a unique design and work of art by (Smiechowski). So, not only do the caves look cool, they are cool. The caves are maintained at a constant temperature of 70 degrees.”

Winslow said guests in the cave recline in zero-gravity chairs and listen to high-quality guided meditations or experience quiet time with music or silence. The cost is $45 for a

45-minute session.

“During this time, a halogenerator crushes pharmaceutical-grade salt and dispenses it into the air,” Winslow said. “As the guest rests, they breathe in this deep healing relief.”

She said it is an eligible expense for most flexible spending accounts and health saving account plans.

In September, Winslow purchased a building, which was the former home of Polina’s Salon and Spa. Carmel Salt Caves & Spa will offer two caves.

Winslow said the largest is called Harmony and is more communal by design. The 400-square-foot cave can support 12 to 14 people.

“However, I plan to ‘market’ only 12 chairs, with two being open for firefighters at no charge and financially challenged patients whose doctors refer them to us. ‘Harmony’ will be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. We definitely welcome people in wheelchairs. I’m installing a wheelchair lift and ADA bathroom into this 100-plus yearold building to ensure their comfort.”

The second smaller cave is Tranquility.

The 240-square-foot cave can accommodate six to eight people.

“This cave is more intimate and is available for parties as small as two people,” Winslow said. “It can also be utilized by children, supervised by their parents and with their doctor’s permission. Additionally, both caves are available for private rental.”

Winslow, a board-certified medical support hypnotist, closed her Winslow Hypnosis office in Carmel in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The former TV anchor recently received an associate degree in psychology from Ivy Tech. Winslow said in addition to the regular $45 stress relief sessions in the salt caves, she will offer targeted sessions to help people manage a number of emotional and behavioral issues like anxiety, weight loss, pain relief, memory support, cancer support, smoking cessation and more.

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By Edward Redd edward@youarecurrent.com Orchard Park Presbyterian Church is inviting the community to attend its second mental health MENTAL HEALTH workshop, which will focus on anxiety management skills. The session is set for 8:45 a.m. to noon Nov. 11 at the church, 1605 E. 106th St. in Carmel.

Open to people 14 and older, the event will include information on anxiety and its effects on the brain, and workshops to allow participants to learn more about and practice anxiety management skills.

Kristin Lehr, OPPC director of youth outreach, said the church’s biannual mental health workshops provide resources and a safe space for those battling mental health challenges.

“Anything that we can do not only as the church but as humanity to help our fellow brethren is what we’re called to do,” Lehr said. “If we see a need and fulfill that need, I think we’re answering a higher calling.”

Lehr said the inaugural workshop in May focused on mental health challenges and

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At the Nov. 11 event, attendees will learn about stress management, protecting peace and strategies for dealing with panic. One lesson will be taught at a time, followed by a choice of workshops that include music therapy, guided meditation and yoga. Attendees can choose a different workshop after each anxiety management lesson.

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Sad loss of a ‘Friend’ Commentary by Terry Anker The recent passing of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry may be difficult for the scores of young millennial and Gen Z ESSAY viewers who binge watched the 1990s television show during the pandemic. Their parents, having become fans when the sitcom originally aired, blessed the pastime as wholesome enough.

While dinner was being prepared and during a break from homework, the 30-minute program delivered a few generally harmless laughs. It seems that like many jokesters, Perry suffered personally from his own challenges with mental health and addiction. Being Bing was too much.

His death at age 54 signals the end of this period. Never again will there be a reunion of the cast. Never again will there be new content created. In another generation or two, Joey’s “How you doing?” and Phoebe’s quirky smile will be lost, just as the whistled tune from “The Andy Griffith Show” and ottoman trip in the “Dick Van Dyke Show” are largely unknown to many under 50. Likewise, rotary telephones, analog recordings and traditional

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clock faces may soon be forgotten, replaced by the advancing march of time. Gone with them is the cultural cohesion that comes from these shared experiences. No doubt, it will be replaced by new ones, but whether we loved the series or not, the near ubiquitous experience of “Friends” is rare — and as such not easily repeated.

Joey, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Ross and Rachel are all part of our collective family.

We might have called them our “Friends.”

Sure, they are fictional characters living impossibly expensive lives in New York City, but they brought us together in that we identified with them, in their strengths and shortcomings. Perhaps, more important, we all shared a bit in them. They were reference points in our common conversation.

As this chapter is closing, could we be any more sad?

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

A tipsy little carpool Commentary by Danielle Wilson During my soccer mom era, my favorite responsibility was carpool. Not the dumb drop-off and pick-up at a certain middle school that shall not be HUMOR named, but the haul-six-kiddos-to-practice, minivan-required type of ride. I loved being a fly on the wall, eavesdropping on adolescent conversations and getting the scoop on the latest tea. It was a literal window into my children’s lives and I cherished every minute. Sadly, driver’s licenses put an end to my parental spy operations.

But recently, I had the chance to relive my chauffeuring glory days. Our oldest turned 25 and decided to celebrate with four buddies at a bourbon-tasting experience in Louisville. I was already heading there for a baby shower and offered to drive them. Oh. My. Lord. What a hoot!

Initially, they were censoring language and topics, but soon forgot I was there and/or realized it didn’t matter if they dropped an “F” bomb or made a “your mom” joke. Within 20 minutes, I was hearing about girlfriends and work drama and questionable bodily functions. I learned

“Within 20 minutes, I was hearing about girlfriends and work drama and questionable bodily functions.”

– DANIELLE WILSON who was the best at NBA trivia (not my son); who could be trusted on the golf course (also not my son); and who was the resident history nerd (yay, my son!).

The return trip was even more fun as they recounted their day-drinking activities with far fewer inhibitions and many more swear words. I even got to orchestrate a Wendy’s run, albeit with inebriated grown men instead of muddy little 10-year-olds.

So, not exactly the same as my soccer mom era, but close enough to make me sentimental. I do miss the carpool!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

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A mysterious case of Jerry pandering Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Wait, I had an idea. I went to my computer and typed in “Jerry.” Now, we were getting I got an email the other day that was pretty somewhere. There were 2 million websites special and I’d like to share it with you: with the name Jerry. The first 200 had someDear Dick, thing to do with gourmet ice cream, the next HUMOR Thank you so very much for 30 were fan clubs for “Leave It to Beaver” and your sensitivity, generosity and 25 more were for Jerry Springer. kindness. You will never know what a I don’t like Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. When I difference you made in my life. eat it, my head freezes up and I get a terrible Your friend forever, Jerry headache, but I don’t think that’s the kind of I just had one question. Who the heck is sensitivity Jerry meant. And Jerry Springer?

Jerry?

Wow, I’ve met him, My wife, Mary also, but I don’t think Ellen, thought I was even knows the Jerry may have thought I changed he making this up. words “kind” and his life, but I didn’t. That’s why I “How can you not “sensitive.” Oh, and know who Jerry is?

Jerry recently passed couldn’t remember. It was some You changed his life.” away. So, it wasn’t random act of kindness that I This was very him. bestowed on someone — someone frustrating for me I tried to narrow because I’m not rethe search on the whose name I never got. ally that wonderful computer: Jerry/Dick/ – DICK WOLFSIE a guy and I usually Generous/Sensitive. don’t do a great deal Nothing. Not one of life changing. In fact, I’d say I change some- example came up. Well, there was my answer. one’s life only about once in a lifetime, at the Jerry may have thought I changed his life, but very most, so you’d think I’d remember a guy I didn’t. That’s why I couldn’t remember. It named Jerry. Nope. Not a clue. was some random act of kindness that I beI went back through my appointment book stowed on someone — someone whose name to see if I had made any appointments that I never got. had life-altering possibilities. It was actually I started feeling better about myself. I had kind of depressing because I saw no potential helped someone and asked for nothing in rein the last six months for any such accomturn. Not even the person’s name. I am a kind plishment. In fact, I didn’t have much evidence and generous guy. I have changed a life, and I in my appointment calendar for any displays had no motive other than the knowledge that of sensitivity or generosity. Truth is, if I had I made a difference. I was content. gotten a letter from someone saying: But who the heck is Jerry?

Dear Dick: You insensitive, ungenerous lout. You are not a very nice person. Thanks for Dick Wolfsie is an author, messing up my life. columnist and speaker. Contact Well, a letter like that, I could understand. him at wolfsie@aol.com.

That could have been from anybody.

So, who the heck is Jerry?

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel artist Scott Osborne was delighted when offered a chance to build a car for Carmel Apprentice MUSICAL Theatre’s presentation of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”

Osborne immediately called his childhood friend, who introduced him to the 1968 movie starring Dick Van Dyke.

“He was asking what I was going to do about the wings,” Osborne said. “It was just all fun from that point on. It was such a creative project when first built, and to replicate it was fun and exciting. I was honored they picked me to do it and I had a blast.”

Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” began Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.

Osborne was assisted by the musical’s director Will Wood and Ashley Larkin, who is managing director of The Cat. “I had fantastic help from The Cat,” Osborne said. “You need more than one set of hands to build a car.”

Osborne said Gary Coburn put in a lot of hours helping build the show’s magical car.

Others who assisted were Kellyn Johnson, Brittany Achard and Bradon Gibbs.

Osborne said the car ended up being 10 feet long. The original car from the movie was 18 feet.

“The coolest part of the car is I used a wheelchair as the driving force,” Osborne said. “The car, when it’s not on the stage, can spin on a 360 (degree) axis. My favorite thing is the steering wheel does nothing and the whole thing is driven on a joystick. The male actor is holding the steering wheel pretending to drive while the female actor is steering and driving the car (with a joystick the audience can’t see).”

Osborne said they put a fog machine in the front that funnels air to come out of the radiator.

Osborne said the car took about five

BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Nov. 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘ECHOES OF HALLOWEEN’ Indiana Wind Symphony presents “Echoes of Halloween” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

THE LITTLE MERMEN The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The cast and crew with the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” car. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Apprentice Theatre)

Scott Osborne works on the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” car. (Photo courtesy of Carmel Apprentice Theatre)

months to build.

“Gary made a platform that was level with the stage,” Osborne said. “They brought it to Brown Hound Studios and I built it on the platform to make sure it would fit.”

Osborne said they drive the car off the stage, open the back door and turn the car around outside. They then push the plat-

form back on stage.

“We call it a portable parking spot,” Osborne said. “It was a great addition. There were so many fun elements about this thing. Everything is completely electric.

There are about seven or eight motors in there.”

Osborne said the car holds approximately 1,200 pounds. The wheelchair sits in the middle of the car.

“They plan to lease the car out to other theater companies,” Osborne said. “Before they hired me, they did their research on how they can rent the car.”

Evan Wang is cast as inventor Caractacus Potts in the production.

“One thing I love about this show in particular is how we have been able to give children so many unique roles and ways to shine on stage at an early age,” Wang said.

Brook-Glen Gober, Noblesville, plays Truly Scrumptious.

“A magical moment for me has been seeing people who have never done theater before come alive on our stage and there is no other perfect show to do that than the magical ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’” Gober said.

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Country singer Easton Corbin is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘CARMEN’ Indianapolis Opera’s production of “Carmen” is set for Nov. 10-12 at The Tarkington at Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indyopera.org.

MASTERWORKS 2 Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 2 is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH Puddles Pity Party, Marx concerts set — A crooning clown and a 1980s pop/rock sensation are the latest additions to the concert schedule in 2024 at the Center for the Performing Arts. Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose voice has been compared to such legends as Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, will make its Center debut at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at The Tarkington with tickets at $40 and $55. Richard Marx will return to the Palladium with a solo show at 8 p.m. Feb. 17, with tickets starting at $35. Tickets for both performances went on sale Nov. 3 at thecenterpresents.org and can be purchased by phone at 317-843-3800.

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Carmel Middle School choir director Trisha Scheidies wanted to try something different this year.

MUSICAL “The last two years we did musicals about kids being kids,” she said. “Now, we are doing one where kids are being adults.”

Carmel Middle School is presenting “The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 11.

“It’s a hilarious story about a man who is obsessed and loves musicals,” Scheidies said. “He wants to share his favorite musical with the audience. So, the musical comes to life in his apartment. You get to hear about the story from his perspective. It talks about his struggles as well.”

Lexie Vahrenkamp plays the title role.

“I love how the show is set in the golden age of musicals,” Vahrenkamp said. “I’ve never done a show like this before and it’s a whole new perspective on what a musical can do for you. I learned a lot about musicals from this experience and how it can grow on you over time. As I got used to it, I

From left. Carmel Middle School eighth-graders Lexie Vahrenkamp, Ben Howard, Drew Bayer and Patrick LeVora. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

figured it really has a lot to offer.”

Ben Howard plays the man in the chair, who serves as the narrator.

“I like that I get to interact with many characters and be able to see everything,” Howard said.

Drew Bayer plays Janet van de Graaff.

“It’s fun because she likes to show off,” Bayer said. “I have a song dedicated to showing off. She’s a fun character to play.”

Patrick LeVora plays Robert Martin.

“It’s definitely a fun role because it’s taught me some new skills, like tap dancing and roller skating,” LeVora said.

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Creekside presents ‘Newsies Jr.’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Creekside Middle School eighth-grader Lily Bangert is embracing her role as Katherine in “Newsies Jr.” MUSICAL “She is like a girl boss,” Bangert said of the spunky reporter.

Creekside Middle School’s production of “Newsies Jr,” is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18.

Bangert had played a Brooklyn newsie in The Point Theater’s production last year.

“I didn’t tap dance last time, so that’s been a bit of a challenge,” Bangert said. “It’s trying to get the tap steps accurate because there is a difference between doing them and doing them well.”

Sixth-grader Dre Kubek plays Crutchy.

“I like how the character is very emotional,” Kubek said. “I think it’s fun to play.

My sister, Grace, was in ‘Newsies’ (for The Point). I never experienced a musical before and I really wanted to do it.”

Eighth-grader Caleb Aft plays Jack Kelly, the leader of the newsboys.

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Eighth-grader Jack McNally portrays Davey.

“My favorite part about Davey is its serious because every other role I’ve played has been the funnier, less serious character because that matches my personality more,” McNally said.

Nicole Johnson, director of Creekside choirs, is directing. The creative team includes Greg Johnson, Donna Jacobi and Bernie Szuhaj.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Motortown All-Stars boast a rich history, including ties to The Temptations, the Miracles and The Contours.

CONCERT “These are authentic Motown artists who have performed with many of those very memorable groups,” said Glen Raby, the group’s musical director. “Ours is a classic Motown show that most would say is more than just similar to that style but is that genre.”

The Motortown All-Stars will perform “A Motown Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

“I think the mix between the Motown and the Christmas music is what the attendees really get into the show,” said Ben Holt, who runs BPE Promotions, which presents the shows. “There is not a period of just Motown, as there is not a long stretch of Christmas music. In fact, some of the medleys put Motown words into the classic Christmas songs. The crowd really enjoys the combination, and they get into it. It’s fun to watch the audience react. The per-

From left, Charles Franklin, Antonio Dandridge, Leon Franklin and Danny Friendly to appear in A Motown Christmas at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Ben Hart)

formers do several Motown medleys, and it is hard to say that any one is (an audience) favorite. They all are.”

The group includes Charles Franklin, who performed with Al-Ollie Woodson’s Temptations; Leon Franklin, who performed with Woodson’s Temptations as well as The Miracles, The Contours, and also is performing with The Dramatics; Danny Friendly, who performed with the doo-wop group The Edsel, and Antonio Dandridge, who performed with many Detroit-based groups and is the godson of Martha Reeves. The group is backed by a six-piece orchestra.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Joel Kirk was immediately intrigued when he heard about “The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends.”

MUSICAL “I love a hyper-theatrical musical, with a clever premise and nuanced roles for actors,” Kirk said.

“When I heard the hilarious title, I asked for the script.

Immediately, I knew how to bring this brilliant monster musical comedy to Kirk life. From the monsters, to staging a prom, to the high-energy comedy — it screamed inherently theatrical and fun.”

Kirk, the founder of Discovering Broadway and a 2012 Carmel High School graduate, recently joined the musical as a director.

This will be the sixth musical that Discovering Broadway has included in the incubation process. A five-day writers’ retreat, featuring directors, writers and actors Eric Wiegand and Emilia Suárez, started Nov. 1 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Music from the show will be performed at 5 and 8 p.m. April 20 at The Toby in Newfields in Indianapolis.

The music and lyrics are by Alex Petti and the book and lyrics are by Annie Pulsipher.

“While I have been friends and fans of Alex and Annie for six years, this is our first collaboration,” Kirk said. “‘The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends’ is a love letter to the friends in our lives who help protect us from monsters and remind us to take care of ourselves. I believe young people today face far more monsters than I did growing up. I have an opportunity as a culture maker to help create compelling worlds where audiences can access resources to face monsters.”

The musical follows three best friends who summon undead boyfriends as prom dates. When the prom takes a turn for the worse, they have to fight for the town and their friendship.

Kirk said the comedy was originally developed at Carnegie Mellon’s Playground Festival. Most recently, the musical ran off-Broadway last summer for a limited run.

To sign up for the tickets presale list, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION from the GENERAL FUND (#101) Ordinance D-2685-23 Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 20th day of November, 2023, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2023: $114,029.09 from the GENERAL FUND OPERATING Balances To Carmel Fire Department (1120): Line item 4112002 - Unscheduled Overtime $112,558.09 Carmel Fire Department (1120): Line item 4357001 – Training Fees Internal $1,471.00 The source of revenue for the above is the General Fund (#101).

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Sue Wolfgang, Clerk October 27, 2023 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION from the GENERAL FUND (#101) Ordinance D-2686-23 Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 20th day of November, 2023, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2023: $3,750.00 from the GENERAL FUND OPERATING Balances To Community Relations (#1203): Line item 4359003 – Festivals/Community Events $3,750.00 The source of revenue for the above is the General Fund (#101).

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Integrity Automotive is looking for a full time automotive technician. In business for 28 years in downtown Carmel with a solid, happy customer base and a positive, goodnatured work environment. The best candidate is a motivated, well-organized technician with at least three years hands on experience in automotive diagnosis, problem-solving and repair. Able to interpret and apply diagnostic/repair information from computerized databases and other sources. Also able communicate clearly and effectively with your supervisor, your fellow employees and, as needed, with customers. A complete job description is available with a request to frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net. We offer competitive pay with a Monday through Friday work week and (after 90 days) up to four sick/personal days per year and paid holidays. To schedule an interview, send your resume with contact information to: frontdesk@integrityautomotive.net 40 S Rangeline Rd Carmel Indiana 46032 www.IntegrityAutomotive.net

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Long Term Substitute A long term substitute teacher at Midwest Academy will collaborate with the counseling team and teachers to support the needs of all students. The Long Term Substitute Teacher will perform a variety of support services including substitute teaching, lunch duty/recess duty, potential before care responsibilities and one to one remediation teaching in Math and English.

QUALIFICATIONS: A candidate will preferability have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to education, psychology or social work, along with experience with children with learning differences. An ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to be flexible and attend to a variety of needs. Please submit your resume to careers@mymwa.org.

FULL TIME FRONT OFFICE POSITION – MEDICAL OFFICE Busy dermatology practice in Noblesville Hours: 8:AM to 5:PM Need dependable, detail, energetic person With strong customer service skills.

Maintain patient files, answer the phones and scheduling appointments (including other various tasks).

SEND RESUME TO: HUMAN RESOURCES 116 Lakeview Dr., Noblesville, IN 46060 or email: DermatologyNoblesville@gmail.com

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Sat. Nov 11, 9a-3p Faith Presbyterian Church 8170 Hague Road Supports Mission Projects Free Admission

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