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& Meridian Council reviews revamped 146th St. neighborhood plans

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Plans for a new neighborhood on 14 acres south of 146th Street west of Gray Road have changed significantly since initially being presented to the Carmel Plan Commission in May 2023.

CITY NEWS

At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Carmel City Council introduced an ordinance that would rezone the site from R-1 Residential to a planned unit development, which codifies development standards specific to the site.

Known as the Andrews PUD, the development is proposed to include 30 single-family, for-sale homes built by Pulte that are expected to cost between $700,000 and $750,000. The neighborhood would also include a dog park and community garden on the north end of the site.

The original concept by Michigan-based Schafer Development proposed 46 townhomes and 14 duplexes, with both housing types starting at approximately $500,000. The project transformed as nearby residents, city planners and plan commissioners provided feedback, with the commission unanimously giving the Andrews PUD a favorable recommendation in January.

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some agreements. That is not always the case.”

“This was introduced when I was first on the plan commission, and I remember when it first came through, it looked nothing like this,” City Councilor Adam Aasen said. “Since the time I’ve been on council and then the five years prior to that when I was writing about the council as a reporter, I don’t think I’ve seen a project change as much from the initial (proposal).”

City Councilor Shannon Minnaar, the council appointee to the plan commission, commended multiple groups for working together to refine the concept.

“Since this is my first project on the plan commission, it was really interesting to watch how the neighbors and the petitioner worked together,” she said. “I want to applaud the neighbors and the petitioner

During a public hearing held at the council meeting, Gray Oaks resident Jayne Gates said the PUD is “tremendously better” than originally proposed, but she is still concerned about the potential impact of increased traffic driving through her neighborhood to access the new subdivision.

She also said that several standards proposed in the PUD deviate significantly from what is permitted in the existing R-1 zoning, such as the proposed 60 percent maximum lot coverage (R-1 allows 35 percent) and 22foot minimum front yard setback (R-1 allows 35 feet).

“In very few ways does this actually meet the physical requirements of R-1 zoning,” Gates said. “We can feel good about how this has come about and where it is now, but it’s not really R-1 zoning.”

The council is expected to vote on the PUD at its March 18 meeting.

DISPATCHES

Clarification — In a Feb. 20 story about the Carmel Clay History Museum, the total amount of funding provided by the City of Carmel through the Carmel Redevelopment Commission was not up to date. The CRC is providing $1.4 million for construction costs and $100,000 for design for interior and exhibit space.

Submit questions for GOP debate —

Current Publishing will present a debate between the Republican gubernatorial candidates for Indiana governor from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 11 at the Palladium, 1 Carter Green in Carmel. Current readers may submit questions or issues to be considered for the debate by emailing Ann Marie Shambaugh, Current Publishing senior editor and debate moderator, at annmarie@youarecurrent.com.

Flower Sale — Carmel Elementary’s annual Flower Sale will run from March 1 to 18. The sale benefits the Carmel Elementary PTO and its efforts to support students and staff. Flowers and plants, from potted annuals to hanging baskets, will be available. Place orders at carmelflowersale.com.

500 Festival Princesses — Carmel residents Lauren Bailey and Kendrick Mernitz have been selected as 2024 500 Festival Princess, a role that includes educating Hoosiers about the iconic history of the 500 Festival through the statewide outreach program, celebrating the spirit of the Indianapolis 500 and serving their communities. Bailey is a Carmel High School graduate and sophomore at Purdue University. Mernitz is a graduate of Cathedral High School and a senior at Indiana University.

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Zionsville captain to become CPD chief of police

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam announced Feb. 15 that Drake Sterling has been selected as the next chief of the Carmel Police Department. He will assume the role Feb. 29.

Sterling is a captain with the Zionsville Police Department and assistant SWAT commander for the Boone County Special Response Team.

“Drake is a one-of-a-kind leader in law enforcement as evidenced by recognition from his peers for excellence and devotion to duty. I greatly appreciate his enthusiastic leadership and desire to build a positive culture,” Finkam said. “Leading what I believe to be the best police department in the country, taking care of those who wear the uniform and working closely with me as we keep public safety the top priority is a position that Drake is well-suited for, and I am delighted to have him join our leadership team.”

Through his various roles with ZPD, Sterling oversaw community outreach, patrol, investigations, training, budgeting, contracts and hiring. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, holds a graduate certificate in criminal justice from University of Virginia and is a graduate of the Public Service Leadership Institute and the Indiana Police Chief Training Program. He is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

“Carmel is a city on the move, and I look forward to providing strong collaboration and leadership for the police officers and citizens of this community as we advance Mayor Finkam’s vision,” Sterling said. “Leadership is challenging. We must be willing to meet people, both our employees and the citizens we serve, where they are at. We must do so with humility, patience and respect for our differences. My leadership philosophy is rooted in three principles: establishing expectations, investing in people and empowerment.”

A public swearing-in ceremony for Sterling will be held March 12.

Sterling replaces retiring CPD Chief Jim Barlow.

Swastikas in snow ‘very disheartening’ for Jewish family

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A Jewish family living in a west Carmel neighborhood was shocked and dismayed to discover two swastikas and a Star of David created in the fresh snow in their yard Feb. 17.

INVESTIGATION

After discovering the symbols at approximately 11 a.m., they quickly alerted police, who are continuing to investigate the incident, which is believed to have occurred between 2 and 11 a.m.

The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, said his family moved to Carmel from out of state less than three years ago. He said the incident is “very disheartening” in a community that had otherwise “surpassed our expectations.”

“This is the first time anything like this has ever happened to us,” he said.

He said his family has received an outpouring of support from neighbors and others and that Carmel police and city officials responded quickly and appropriately once notified.

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam released a statement Feb. 18 strongly condemning “this despicable act.”

“This hateful display has no place in our city and will not be tolerated,” Finkam stated. “Carmel is a welcoming community and together we stand in solidarity against all forms of bigotry and hate. Carmel PD is

looking into the isolated incident.”

The homeowner said his family is not a member of a temple and that there is nothing on their property that would identify them as Jewish.

“If somebody really wanted to put a swastika, they could have done it at the front of the neighborhood where every single person coming in and out drives by,” he said. “(But) they came in through our driveway. It was directed toward us.”

The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis and ADL Midwest stated that they are “appalled by the graffiti” and that “this hate has no place in Indiana.” They also stated that antisemitism has been on the rise in recent months and urged incidents to be reported at jewishindianapolis. org/incidentreporting.

Man sentenced in wire fraud case

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A Carmel man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts that stemmed from a scheme to defraud victims throughout the U.S. and abroad of approximately $2 million.

COURTS

According to court documents, between 2013 and 2020, Tuong Quoc Ho and his co-conspirators unlawfully obtained personally identifiable information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers of hundreds of victims. They used the information to create fraudulent PayPal and eBay accounts in the victims’ names.

Ho then placed expensive items, such as Vera Bradley handbags, American Girl dolls, PlayStations and blood pressure monitoring devices for sale on eBay. He purchased a majority of the items after they were sold on eBay through online retailers using stolen credit card information that he unlawfully obtained and had those items directly shipped from the retailer to the buyer. Ho and his co-conspirators sold many of the items at prices lower than market value, but still profited off those items because they were purchased with stolen credit cards.

In total, Ho stole more than $2 million and wired $1.2 million to family and other individuals in Vietnam. Ho also laundered the money, using more than $300,000 to purchase his home in Carmel.

A swastika created in fresh snow Feb. 17 at the home of a Jewish family in a west Carmel neighborhood. (Submitted photo)

Carmel Democrat aims to bring business skills to Congress

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Democrat Ryan Pfenninger wants to bring his entrepreneurial spirit to Congress. He filed Feb. 9 to run in Indiana’s 5th District and will face Deborah A. Pickett in the May 7 primary.

Pfenninger founded and sold his first business while a student at Indiana University. Before starting Overfuel, he worked as chief technology officer for Validity, an email marketing and data software company.

Pfenninger has launched multiple tech companies, most recently co-founding tech startup Overfuel Inc., a digital platform for auto dealers.

Among his campaign priorities are policies that promote economic prosperity and job growth, reduction of the national debt and freedom to live without governmental interference.

“In the tech world, when something is broken, we don’t sit around and point fingers. We jump in, find the bugs and fix them,” he stated. “We have to solve problems to be successful. That’s why I’m running. Politics is broken, but no one in Washington wants to find common ground, figure out real solutions and deliver them back here to Indiana.”

A graduate of North Central High School,

“I want my daughter to grow up in a country where her reproductive rights are safeguarded and all Americans are protected from discrimination,” he stated.

The winner of the Democratic primary will face one of 11 candidates vying for the seat on the Republican side. That includes incumbent Victoria Spartz, who decided to run for reelection this month after previously stating she would not run again.

Learn more about Pfenninger’s campaign at RyanForIndiana.com.

Kokomo attorney Hurt joins 5th District Congressional race

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Attorney Mark Hurt has filed to run in the Republican primary for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District seat. The district covers Hamilton, Delaware, Madison, Grant, Tipton and Howard counties.

A Kokomo resident, Hurt is a former deputy prosecuting attorney, primarily in Howard County. He has operated private law practices in Noblesville and Kokomo for 25 years. His practice is primarily in the estate and trust fund administration and estate planning areas, with some work in guardianships, real estate, business and wrongful death law.

Hurt stated that “Hoosier commonsense conservatism” is needed to stop staggering deficits and gross spending, and that reforms are needed, such as zero-based budgeting. He also stated he wants to protect Social Security and Medicare while working to balance the budget and maintain limited government.

Hurt also stated that he believes in term limits, in protecting life when the heart starts to beat, securing the southern border and is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.

For more, visit markhurt.org.

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Mark Hurt, left, with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. (Photo courtesy of Mark Hurt)

UDO to undergo thorough review

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council’s Land Use and Special Studies Committee will be busy this year.

CITY NEWS

At its Feb. 19 meeting, the council unanimously approved a resolution assigning the committee to review Carmel’s Unified Development Ordinance, a nearly 400-page document codifying the city’s zoning and development standards and processes.

City Councilor Matt Snyder, who heads the committee, said the UDO hasn’t been systematically reviewed since it was approved in 2017 and that much has changed since then. For example, he said Carmel’s transition to second-class city status made all references in the UDO to a clerk-treasurer obsolete, as that position was replaced in 2020 with an elected clerk and appointed controller.

“There is no intent that says things are bad, this is just an opportunity to go through (the UDO) and review it,” Snyder

said. “I foresee this review taking an exceptionally long time, because this is a very prominent document in Carmel that affects a lot of people.”

Snyder said he expects the process to take eight months at least, if two committee meetings are scheduled per month.

As part of the review process, Snyder expects to gather feedback from residents, developers and other stakeholders and closely review the existing UDO and any proposed changes with the city’s legal team and officials from the Department of Community Services. Any amendments would go before the Carmel Plan Commission for its recommendation, with the city council having the final vote.

Councilor Adam Aasen said the review is “well overdue.”

“In the worst-case scenario, we leave this becoming experts on the UDO, which is not going to hurt us when we consider matters in the future,” he said. “It’s important to look at things and ask, ‘Why do we do it?’ If the answer is, ‘We’ve always done it that way,’ that’s not a good enough answer.”

Council advances PRIF proposal

By Ann Marie Shambaugh • AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council met Feb. 19 to discuss topics that included oversight of parks and recreation impact fees, a potential change to the Republic headquarters redevelopment project and more.

What happened: The council approved a resolution that recommends the Carmel Plan Commission consider an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.

What it means: The proposed amendment would give the city council more oversight over park impact fees generated by Carmel Redevelopment Commission projects and requires CRC and Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation officials to communicate about how they are used.

What’s next: Any changes to the UDO would need to be reviewed by the plan commission before heading to the city council for a final vote.

What happened: CRC Director Henry Mestetsky reported that plans to wrap a parking garage in the Republic Headquarters redevelopment may not include apartments as originally planned.

What it means: Mestetsky presented the update because Republic is ready to move forward with constructing its headquarters building, but developers are not ready to begin work on the apartments, which are set to be funded through the same bond. He said the garage may end up being wrapped with brick instead of apartments, but both options are being considered.

What happened: The council approved use of 2021 tax increment financing bonds for the CRC purchase of a residential property at 331 W. Main St.

What it means: The CRC purchased the home for $850,000 as part of land aggregation for future redevelopment. Council approval is required for all CRC land purchases greater than $50,000 using 2021 TIF bonds.

What’s next: A specific project for the site has not been determined.

Community Sensory Day set

By Shelly Gattlieb news@currentincarmel.com

March is Disability Awareness Month. To kick it off, the City of Carmel and the Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability will present Community Sensory Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2 in Midtown Plaza.

EVENT

As part of the event, a video by the committee will be screened at 10:45 a.m., followed by “Finding Nemo,” which will be presented at 11 a.m. with closed captioning.

“‘Finding Nemo’ focuses on showing that everyone is included. Nemo has a different fin, and Dory has memory issues, and it’s just such a great story,” said Marissa Barrett, City of Carmel community relations specialist and advisor to the committee.

The event will include giveaways and stations featuring games, crafts and activities, as well as complimentary snacks courtesy of BraunAbility. There will also be a Virtual Art Exhibition launch at 1 p.m. that

will remain on the Midtown screen for the duration of the month.

Barrett said Community Sensory Day is a fun opportunity to get community members involved and raise awareness for city resources and events.

“This is a brand-new event as an initiative brought forth by the committee, and we’re really wanting to reach everyone,” Barrett said. “We do sensory (ice) skating but wanted to do more.”

Admission is free. In the interest of keeping the surroundings as sensory-friendly as possible, it is requested that visitors avoid playing loud music or bringing pets.

ONEZONE LUNCHEON

OneZone will present a Disability Awareness Month Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13 at FORUM Events Center, 11313 USA Pkwy. in Fishers. A panel of business owners will provide tips on hiring individuals with disabilities. A reverse job fair will follow. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3I76iJN.

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Survey says: ‘Yes’ on need for increased civility

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

Is civility relevant in our current culture?

COLUMN

I recently sent a survey to Carmel residents, including the attendees at my recent Carmel Clay Public Library event with Lexi Hudson, author of “The Soul of Civility.” Here are some highlights from the survey:

• 63 percent answered in the affirmative to this question: “Do you believe a lack of civility in Carmel is a problem that should be addressed?”

• 59 percent indicated willingness to participate and volunteer in a program to promote civility in Carmel.

I will have more in future columns on the results from the survey and upcoming focus groups on a civility project.

The next civility discussion event in Carmel will take place at 6 p.m. March 6 at the Meeting House in the Village of WestClay. Hudson will speak, and both of us will participate in a Q&A at the end.

The Indiana Bar Foundation and a host

of partners have supported the biannual publication of the Indiana Civic Health Index, which states: “In a healthy democracy, citizens engage in respectful dialogue, listen to differing opinions and find common ground to address shared challenges. This collaborative spirit is essential for the continued evolution of democratic societies, promoting social cohesion and mitigating the risks of polarization that can erode the foundations of democracy.”

This column on civility will appear regularly in Current in Carmel as long as our citizens express a need to continue the discussion and learn more about how our community can affirm and grow a sense of civility in our local culture.

Jeff Worrell is a Carmel City Council member and a civility proponent. To contact him, you may email jeff4civility@ gmail.com.

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Guerin Catholic junior Cardinal gets boost from basketball pedigree

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Although he played basketball, football and lacrosse through his freshman year at Guerin Catholic High School, it seemed a given that Bryson Cardinal would eventually concentrate on basketball.

After all, his father, Brian Cardinal, was a Purdue University standout who played 12 seasons in the NBA, and his mother, Danielle (Bird) Cardinal, was a Purdue women’s basketball player and is now Guerin’s girls basketball coach.

“I consulted my coaches and my parents just about what was going to be best for me for my sophomore year, and I decided to play AAU, which I think really helped me to develop as a basketball player,” said Bryson, now a junior. “On that team, I played a lot of the perimeter, so I think that really helped me this year to understand where I can get shots from, whether it’s dribble pull-ups or setting a good screen

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Favorite athlete: Dirk Nowitzki

Favorite subject: English

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for someone to slip in, and not just playing that inside guy, the center.”

It wasn’t an easy decision for the Westfield resident, because he played lacrosse for several years and enjoyed it.

“But I started to realize that playing college basketball was really my dream of my future,” Bryson said,

Entering the Class 3A sectional opener against Indianapolis Herron Feb. 27, Bryson, who is nearly 6-foot-8, is averaging 13.5

Guerin Catholic junior Bryson Cardinal, wearing his father’s familiar 35 jersey number, is averaging 13.5 points per game. (Photo courtesy of LiveActionSports)

points and eight rebounds per game for the Golden Eagles (17-7). That’s more than double last season’s scoring average of 6.1.

“His offense has really improved,” Guerin Catholic coach Bob Allen said. “He can score from inside and out and he is another player that our opponents have to prepare

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for. At times, he commands a double team, which is helping some of our other guys to get open looks.”

Allen said Bryson’s game is similar to his father’s.

“Like his father, he is an ultimate competitor,” Allen said. “He wants to win, and he understands the importance of every play, which is why he isn’t afraid to dive for a loose ball or take a charge in a crunchtime situation.”

Allen said his play has definitely attracted interest from NCAA Division I coaches.

“There is no doubt in my mind that he can play at the next level, and he will continue to improve every day,” Allen said.

Like his father, Bryson said his play sometimes irritates opposing teams and fans.

“There’s been a couple of games this season where I’ve had parents yelling at me and coaches yelling at me just because I like to do the dirty work,” he said. “I like to dive on the floor. I like to take the charges. One of my favorite things is guarding one of their bigger or better players and just try to get in their head and being a good hard-nosed player.”

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Carmel teen excels in rowing event

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Callie Carpenter’s trip to the 2024 USRowing Indoor National Championships proved to be a fruitful one.

ACHIEVEMENT

“I’ve done indoor rowing competitions before, like with my team on a smaller scale than the one we traveled to in (Alexandria) Virginia,” she said. “But I’ve never gone to one this big before.”

represents the Indianapolis Rowing Center, based at Eagle Creek Reservoir.

Carpenter said tournament officials wire all the rowing machines together, so she could see 19 other people on her screen and where she stood in comparison.

The Carmel High School sophomore finished second Feb. 3 in the U17 women’s 500-meter event and third in the 2,000-meter event on rowing machines.

Carpenter, 15, finished better than 144 other U17 women in the premier 2,000 event, which is the standard college coaches use to gauge recruits.

Carpenter said she saw they were doing a 20-minute event for fun, as it isn’t a typical competition distance, and figured she could break the record.

“I did end up beating the record by almost 300 meters,” said Carpenter, who

“The 2,000 meter I knew there were more girls than just those 20 because there were 95 entrants just at the Virginia competition,” she said. “I had no idea how I was going to do nationally. But I just saw that I was holding like five or six meters ahead of the second-place girl for a while because I could see how far I was ahead. It was just me telling myself to keep those six meters ahead.”

Carpenter said she was a little worried about her stamina with three events in one day, especially when she did the 20-minute event first.

Carpenter, who started rowing in the fall of 2020, wants to compete in rowing in college.

She will compete in the Indianapolis Indoor Rowing Championships for the third consecutive year March 2 at the International School of Indianapolis.

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In the heart of the vibrant community of Indianapolis, the Edison School of the Arts found itself facing both challenges and opportunities. Amy Berns, the dedicated Principal of the school, was not just juggling the responsibilities of an educational leader but also playing the role of CEO, determined to provide the best for her students.

Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Edison School of the Arts, Tom Wood Subaru decided to join forces with AdoptAClassroom.org to make a lasting impact for this school. AdoptAClassroom. org collaborated with Tom Wood Subaru to provide $5000 to Edison School of the Arts. The Leadership Team at Edison then chose 10 deserving teachers, to give $500 each, for their individual classrooms. Sadly, so many teachers reach into their own pockets to provide much needed items for their students.

Through these funds, teachers were able to purchase writing utensils, stickers, candy, crayons, stamps, and so much more! One of the primary focuses was the introduction of a Book Vending Machine, but it didn’t stop there, the school needed more than just books – clothing, personal hygiene items, and volunteers were also essential to fostering a conducive learning environment. A food pantry box was also established, ensuring that no student went hungry.

The teachers and students at Edison sent us so many great photos, sharing their many purchases made through the collaboration with Tom Wood Subaru and Adoptaclassroom.org. We were so touched to receive the beautiful pictures

and thank you cards that the children created! Thank you children....we are the ones that are blessed to be able to help you!!

Would you like to join us in helping Edison School of the Arts?

If you would like to volunteer, provide donations, or help Edison School of the Arts in any way, please be sure to reach out to Ebony Cook or Amy Berns at 317-226-4992 or via email at bernsa@myips.org

Students and their parents participate at one of the the Edison School Of Arts classrooms.

Edison students display what they purchased, with funds provided from Tom Wood Subaru and AdoptAClassroom.org.

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WINTER FARMERS MARKET

The Carmel Winter Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at 611 3rd Ave. SW. It features more than 40 vendors selling Indiana-grown or produced food and plants. The market runs through March 30. Learn more at CarmelFarmersMarket.com.

TASTE OF CARMEL

The 20th annual Taste of Carmel fundraiser benefiting the Carmel Education Foundation will feature more than 40 local food and beverage merchants and an evening of entertainment at 7 p.m. March 8 at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel. General admission is $100, and a first-taste and after-party event is available for an additional fee. Learn more at TasteofCarmelIndiana.com.

3D PRINTING EXPO

The 3D Printing Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St. Attendees will be able to explore booths from a variety of vendors and hobbyists as they learn about 3D printing and attend a presentation at 11 a.m. by Jordan Goddard about how AI and 3D printing are used in product development. Learn more at carmelclaylibrary.org/events.

MEET ME ON MAIN

Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 8 p.m. March 9 for the monthly Meet Me on Main. The event will also offer a hands-on public art project and an opportunity to win a $100 gift card.

JANUS FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

The Create, Connect & Commit fundraiser will provide a complimentary breakfast for guests to enjoy as they learn about Janus, a nonprofit that assists people with disabilities, and its programs. The event is set for 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. March 19 at 502 East Event Centre, 502 E. Carmel Dr. Learn more at janus-inc.org.

EGG HUNT

Thousands of eggs will be hidden throughout the lawn at Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., for kids age 0 to 10 to find. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 and will also include a bounce house, photos with the Easter Bunny, air brush tattoos and more. Registration is required for children participating in the egg hunt. Learn more at and register at bit. ly/3Tbuu48.

Carmel author, dog featured in ‘Chicken Soup’ tale

By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com

“Chicken Soup for the Soul: Me and My Dog” includes a story by Carmel author Julie Osborne. Inspired by her rescue dog, Toto, “Home for the Holidays” shares the story of his unexpected 2016 adoption.

PETS

“I was on the way to buy a Christmas tree with my daughter while celebrating my birthday. What are the chances a dog named Toto would end up in the lap of a writer named Oz? Coincidence? I think not,” Osborne said. “Our meeting was undoubtedly a divine encounter. Oz and Toto were meant to be.”

The book, which was released this month, includes 101 inspirational stories about dogs. Proceeds benefit American Humane.

Toto has inspired many of Osborne’s stories, and together they have worked with IndyHumane to raise more than $25,000 to help other rescue dogs.

“God sent me the perfect companion who

I now can’t imagine living without,” Osborne said. “The book also includes many other inspiring stories that will make you laugh and cry, whether you are a dog lover or not.”

For more about Osborn and her work, visit Julieosborne.com.

Julie Osborne and Toto. (Photo by Stacy Able Photography)

‘WE ARE HOMELESS’

With rebuilding yet to begin, future unclear for some Timber Creek condo owners displaced by fire

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Many residents of the Timber Creek condos have been neighbors for a long time, so it’s no surprise that they meet frequently for coffee or a meal.

Except, it’s been nearly a year since many of them have lived in close proximity to each other, as a fire in April 2023 made 36 condos uninhabitable. Those residents have been displaced since the blaze, but they keep gathering in hope that they’ll be neighbors again soon.

“We’re still keeping the feeling of home and family,” said Christie Fowler, who lived in Timber Creek for more than 20 years.

The residents initially believed they’d be able to move back home by the end of 2023, but with reconstruction yet to begin the most recent estimate is that the building will be ready in early 2025.

As they wait, the building’s inhabitants have scattered throughout the area, with many ending up in nearby apartment complexes. For some, as the timeline to rebuild has dragged on, loss-of-use insurance payouts to cover temporary housing are about to run dry, which would leave those with a mortgage on their condo paying out of pocket for two living spaces.

That includes Terri Siler, who is living in an apartment near Carmel High School with her teenage daughter until her first-floor condo is habitable again. She received $20,000 through her loss of use insurance coverage to pay for a temporary place to live, but she said the funds are nearly gone.

“We are just a few months away from our anniversary of this fire, and (condo building insurer) State Farm has finally approved moving forward,” Siler said. “I was trying to express to the agent that we are homeless. I will have no way to pay the rent here. My funds will run out at the end of May, and I have to figure out a way to pay rent here or move somewhere I don’t have to pay rent. Rent is not cheap, even if it wasn’t in Carmel.”

Fowler, a third-floor Timber Creek resident, is living in an apartment in Westfield until she can move back home. She said her loss of use coverage should pay for 18 months of temporary housing, which means she is likely to face four months or more of mortgage and rent payments at the

same time.

“The rent I’m paying is two and a half times more than my mortgage,” she said. “I thought the amount I had in my loss-of-use bucket would be enough, that I would never need something for a year, two years. There are people that are worse off, and they’re going to be out of money very soon with their insurance. So, you don’t know what you’re going to do.”

Although each condo owner has individual insurance plans, the building itself is insured by State Farm, which finalized a plan Feb. 16 to replace the slab, a first step in rebuilding.

Working with State Farm and displaced residents to coordinate the insurance process and subsequent rebuild has nearly become a full-time job for Dana Stout, director of community association management for Association Management, Inc. It took time to review the 1,000-plus-page insurance estimate outlining the rebuild, determine code upgrades required for the new building and work through the layers of approval required by State Farm to move forward, she said.

“State Farm has been working. I’ve never been out of the loop,” Stout said. “I haven’t always liked the delays, but in reality, it’s a huge claim. They are a corporation, so they

have to go up to the ivory towers, as I call it, to get approval, but I’ve never been left in the dark by them.”

State Farm declined to comment on the specifics of an individual customer claim, citing company privacy policy.

“Each claim is unique and handled based on its own individual merits. We continue to actively work with our customer to understand the facts of their loss, identify the damages and applicable coverage, and ultimately resolve their claim. Claims with structural damage may include consultation with engineers and experts to help determine the full scope of the damage and help define appropriate repairs. With any claim, State Farm seeks to provide our customers all benefits to which they are entitled within the terms of the insurance policy,” stated Angie Harrier, a State Farm spokesperson.

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Fowler

Crews demolish an area of the Timber Creek condo building that includes Christie Fowler’s third-floor bathroom, where a shelf was still visible. (Photo courtesy of Christie Fowler)

The Carmel Fire Department battles a blaze on April 17, 2023, at the Timber Creek condominiums. (Photo courtesy of George Vesper)

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Bryndon Preston, a 10-year resident of Timber Creek, said his condo is paid off, but he is upset with the lengthening reconstruction timeline causing financial hardship for many of his neighbors. He is encouraging everyone to review their loss-of-use coverage to ensure it will cover years of displacement. He plans to meet with his insurance agent every year on April 17 — the anniversary of the fire — to review his coverage.

“We’re going to look at what rent costs, and we’re going to look at how many years I can buy,  because I’m getting two or three years of loss of use coverage forever and ever until I die,” he said. “Murphy’s Law says as soon as I get back home, something’s going to happen again, and I want to make sure that I learned from this.”

For third-floor condo owner George Vesper, covering rent in his temporary apartment isn’t a concern, as his loss-ofuse insurance should last well beyond the anticipated date to move back home. His bigger struggle was realizing he was underinsured in another area, as his policy only covered between 50 to 60 percent of his lost personal inventory, which included approximately 5,000 comic books and other collectibles.

But it was the irreplaceable items he misses the most, he said, including a stuffed Tigger doll he’s had since childhood, an ornament he’s owned since his first Christmas, family photos and mementoes, and a “Star Wars” tie, which he described as the only present his father ever gave him.

“I lost everything, 50 years of my life,” Vesper said. “The hard part is that you can’t grieve all of that at once, so it just hits you really regularly. I’ve never in my life had emotions so strong that my knees buckle, but that’s how that grief has hit me.”

Fowler said it was difficult to lose nearly all of her possessions at once, but it’s not her greatest concern.

“Most of us have gotten to the point where you don’t cry every day over the things you don’t have anymore,” she said. “You’re still going to miss them, but you don’t cry about them all the time. What you cry about is (wondering) when am I going to get home? Because I can’t do anything. I’m stuck. I own a piece of property that’s not there.”

ON THE COVER: A slab is all that remains of the southern end of a three-story Timber Creek condo building. It is set to be replaced as one of the first steps in rebuilding. (Photo courtesy of George Vesper)

HOW TO HELP

The Good Samaritan Network has been providing assistance to the Timber Creek fire victims since the blaze in the form of gift cards, donated quilts and other efforts. Nancy Chance, GSN founder and executive director, said she is working with the Clay Township trustee to determine other ways to help as some of the displaced residents could soon begin to face increased financial struggles.  Community members may donate to the Timber Creek residents through GSN by visiting bit.ly/3SN2F0u.

Neighbor credits third-floor ‘hero’ for saving lives

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

It doesn’t take long for anyone visiting George Vesper’s Carmel apartment to realize he’s a fan of superheroes and vintage pop culture. A quick glance around the third-story space reveals “Star Wars”-themed landscapes, a growing comic book collection and a pair of hand puppets at rest near the kitchen area.

But perhaps the most unique item on display is a frame holding a Kermit the Frog sock signed by the musician who wrote many of the songs performed by the famous amphibian. Unlike the rest of his collection, it’s the only piece of memorabilia he’s owned since before April 17, 2023, the day his home of 20 years burned to the ground when early morning winds quickly spread flames through a Timber Creek condominium building on City Center Drive.

“The only thing I had left was what I was wearing: a shirt, PJ bottoms, my phone, shoes and one Kermit the Frog sock,” Vesper said. “I’m still not sure why I put just one sock on.”

Vesper, 52, is among the residents of 36 condos who have been displaced since the blaze, which he said started in a second-story condo below him. A Carmel Fire Department investigation concluded the fire began accidentally but was unable to determine what started the blaze, which led to an estimated $5.4 million in damage. Two-thirds of the building has been demolished, and the remaining portion is still uninhabitable.

For Vesper, it all began with a bad night’s sleep the day of the fire. It caused him to get up much earlier than normal, which is when he noticed something unusual through his closed bedroom blinds. When he went to investigate, he saw flames shooting up, and they appeared to be spreading — fast.

“It looked like a storm, because you could see the branches moving,” he said. “I ran into my living room and saw my balcony was just covered in flames. My first thought was that I was surrounded. It was like my place was transported to hell.”

Thankfully, the hallway was clear, so Vesper left his unit — and called 911 — and began knocking on his neighbors’ doors to alert them of the fire. Christie Fowler, another third-floor resident, credits Vesper with helping her evacuate unscathed.

“If he hadn’t awoke and then woke us up, I’m not sure we would’ve been able to get out the front door,” she said. “People tell you that fire is loud, and it is. It sounded like a freight train going through.”

Others living in the building learned of the fire in different ways. Terri Siler, a bus driver who lived on the first floor, learned of the fire through an alert that popped up on the Pulse Point app, which provides real-time information about nearby 911 runs, as she got ready for work.

“I was putting my shoes on and the app went off,” she said. “I looked at the address and said, ‘Oh crap, that’s our building.’”

Siler, like Vesper, began knocking on her neighbors’ doors, waking them and urging them to evacuate. She and her daughter and their dog escaped unharmed.

Vesper’s cat he had raised from birth, Rebound, wasn’t so fortunate. After alerting his neighbors of the fire, he returned to his condo to find her hiding under his bed, refusing to come out.

“She was just out of reach. Then I heard a piece of wood crack — not the kind of sound you want to hear — so I ran outside,” Vesper said. “I could hear glass breaking behind me. I turned around and you could see the second and third floor just engulfed in flames.”

Vesper held out hope for months that Rebound had escaped, but a trap he set in the area only caught two other cats and “a bunch of raccoons.” He no longer believes she survived the blaze.

“It was depressing to look almost every day for three months and come up empty,” he said. “It’s a struggle to hold on to hope, be disappointed and slowly realize she is gone.”

Though Vesper wasn’t able to rescue Rebound, Fowler believes his actions “saved a lot of people that day.”

“I’m very grateful to still be here,” Fowler said. “George is a hero in my book.”

Preston

George Vesper in the hall way of his temporary apartment building. (Photo by Adam Seif)

George Vesper’s cat, Rebound, is one of two pets that didn’t survive the blaze. (Photo courtesy of George Vesper)

Firm focuses on women’s needs

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

When clients first walk into McMahan Capital Management, a boutique wealth management firm in downtown

Carmel, one of the first things they’ll likely notice is that it resembles more of a living room than an office. There are no large conference rooms to meet with clients; rather, there’s a couch in the front room, and a round table in the middle of its kitchen.

The inviting decor is intentional, as the firm has increased its focus on growing its female client base. Many women don’t want to walk into offices that feel sterile, according to McMahan Capital Management Principal Jeff McMahan, hence the more cozy options for meetings.

“When you sit at a big desk, there’s this hierarchy implied,” McMahan said. “There’s nothing between us with the couch. There’s no agenda but you.”

McMahan founded the firm in 1998 and moved it to Texas and then California before moving back to Indiana a decade later. In January, Katie Monaghan joined the firm as a senior wealth advisor, in part because of her vision to bring a “female-focused arm” to the group.

“If you look geographically across the

U.S., you can find a handful of firms that focus on women’s wealth management, but in the Indianapolis space, no one has specifically targeted what we’re looking to do,” she said.

According to Boston Consulting Group, “women’s wealth has shown unprecedented growth over the last decade” across the globe, as women now control 32 percent of the world’s wealth.

As the firm expands its female wealth portfolio, the team notes it serves all clients, regardless of gender.

Learn more at mcmahancapital.net.

Read the full story at youarecurrent.com.

TOP RAIL FENCE HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY, MAKES DONATION

From left, McMahan Capital Management team members Angela Colling, Jeff McMahan and Katie Monaghan outside their Carmel office. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Guo)

Top Rail Fence North Indianapolis celebrated its opening Feb. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held at Adoptions of Indiana. Top Rail Fence North Indianapolis owner Andy Deck presented a $1,000 donation to Adoptions of Indiana at the ceremony. He and his wife adopted their two children through the Carmel-based firm. (Photos by Adam Seif)

Former Pacer receives new heart

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Four days after his 49th birthday, Scot Pollard received the ultimate present.

RECOVERY

“The donor heart was an incredibly timely gift,” said Pollard, who played three seasons with the Indiana Pacers during his 11-year NBA career. “I hadn’t realized how bad I had gotten, especially recently. People are commenting on how much better I look and sound. Definitely the best birthday gift I’ve ever received.”

The 6-foot-11 Carmel resident received a heart transplant Feb. 16 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He suffered from a genetic condition that caused his heart to beat more than it should. His father, Pearl Pollard, died at age 54 while waiting for a heart transplant.

“I’m very fortunate to have been held here based on my test results,” Pollard said. “The other hospital teams all agreed with them, and the speed with which they found a donor heart is due to their incredible volume of donors and transplants year in and out. It could have/would have been a much longer wait in another hospital.”

Pollard was admitted Feb. 7 to the hospital’s intensive care unit when registering

Scot Pollard stands a day after receiving his heart transplant.

(Photo courtesy of Dawn Pollard)

for a heart transplant. He was standing and walking with a walker the day after the surgery.

Pollard, who was in the ICU for about two weeks, said he will stay in Nashville for at least six weeks post release for follow up appointments.

“It’s too far away to guess when I’ll be back in Carmel,” he said.

Pollard said he and his wife, Dawn, plan to continue to be advocates of organ donation.

“You won’t need the organs anymore and you can be a hero to many people,” Pollard said.

Heart health: What to know

Commentary by Dr. Sujoy Phookan

February is American Heart Month, an annual observance that encourages people to focus on cardiovascular health and live a more hearthealthy lifestyle. Historically, there has been a misconception that heart disease primarily affects men. However, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women globally.

CARDIOVASCULAR

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS

Coronary artery disease and heart attacks often present with chest pain in both women and men. However, women also frequently present without chest pain and experience subtler symptoms, such as shortness of breath, nausea, back or jaw pain and fatigue. These atypical symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment.

MULTIPLE RISK FACTORS

There are several risk factors that contribute to heart disease in men and women. These include age, diet, genetics and con-

ditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Smoking, lack of physical activity, obesity and high-stress levels also heighten the risk. Conditions unique to women, including pregnancy complications, can increase the likelihood of heart disease later in life. Other conditions that predominantly affect women, such as breast cancer, menopause and autoimmune diseases, also increase the risk.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

Everyone should strive to get regular aerobic exercise and adopt a heart-healthy diet, limiting processed carbohydrates, sugar and saturated fats, while including fresh fruits, vegetables and lean protein. Smoking cessation and stress management are also encouraged.

Dr. Sujoy Phookan is a cardiologist at IU Health North and Saxony Hospitals. To learn more about heart disease and treatment options, visit iuhealth.org/heart.

ESKENAZI HEALTH FOUNDATION IS GRATEFUL TO FOR THEIR LEAD GIFT

THEY BELIEVE IN: “Partnership. We’re very strategic in the causes we support and in choosing organizations we align with. Eskenazi Health’s neighborhood-centric approach and track record makes this project a natural fit for us. We’re proud to be associated with this.”

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20th Annual

Women of Vision Luncheon April 25, 2024

Join us in person for a luncheon where we’ll listen to motivational humorist and speaker Desi Payne. Desi, will share “The Incredible Power of Laughter.” As a breast cancer survivor, Desi understands the power of resilience.

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Much ado about nothing

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

When I retired from television three years ago, I hoped to relax and have nothing to do.

HUMOR

But I did have stuff to do. Lots of stuff. I was busier than ever. So, I decided last week that I would set out a day where I had absolutely nothing to do. Zero. Nada. That was my goal.

Today looks good. I have nothing to do. Absolutely nothing. I don’t know where to put myself. But putting myself somewhere is doing something, so I better be careful.

I am home now. I am two weeks ahead on my humor column. No bills to pay. We have no dog to walk. All my laundry has been folded and put away. I think I’ve done it. But I am a little bored.

You might say, “Dick, why don’t you read a book or watch a movie on TV?” But then I am doing something. That’s been my way of avoiding what needs to get done. If I read a book when I have nothing to do, what will I do when I really have to do something, and I don’t want to? I’m losing you, aren’t I? Don’t stop reading now. Do you have anything better to do?

I’ll call one of my busiest friends. I know he’ll be jealous.

“Bob, it’s Dick. What are you doing?”

“Nothing, what about you?”

“Hey, that’s exactly what I’m doing.”

“Dick, when I say nothing, I don’t really mean nothing. I’m paying some bills, shopping online, laundry.”

“You call that nothing? That’s a lot of something. Don’t you know anything about nothing? I am really doing nothing. I mean absolutely nothing.”

“Do you want to come over here and do something together?”

“No, Bob, that’s the whole point. I don’t want to have anything to do with you.”

“Well, you don’t have to get nasty about it.”

I tried another friend …

“I am two weeks ahead on my humor column. No bills to pay. We have no dog to walk. All my laundry has been folded and put away. I think I’ve done it. But I am a little bored.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

“Mikki, it’s Dick. Guess what? I have nothing to do.”

“So, take a nap.”

“A nap? You consider a nap nothing? A good nap is a commitment. A nap is not nothing. Trust me. If I were sleepy right now, a nap would be something to do. Geez, can’t I find one friend who knows something about nothing?”

I called my wife. I decided to rub it in. “Mary Ellen, I wanted you to know I am home right now and I have absolutely nothing to do.”

“You’re home in a house that has burnedout light bulbs, a broken smoke detector, a dishwasher to be unloaded and a dirty litter box … and you say you have nothing to do? I’m glad you called. Get moving, time to get things done.”

Boy, did that backfire. Now, I have like four things to do. I guess I better get started. I have nothing else to do.

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Going on the ‘permanent record’

Commentary by Terry Anker

In the days before the internet, it was a lot easier to forget our past transgressions. As a student in school at the time, we’d be warned if our misbehavior was escalating to the level of the ever-feared “permanent record.” Although it was unclear to most of us what it was, we knew for certain that it must have been critically important to our prospects in life. To have a stain upon it, no matter how trivial, would undoubtedly ruin all hope of prosperity. Undoubtedly, future generations, even our grandchildren, would be dismayed to learn of our delinquency.

ESSAY

As it turned out, it is not entirely certain what this dreaded logbook was. Perhaps it was like Santa’s naughty list — more of a tool for coercion than an actual database. Or maybe it was some dark web force secretly controlling our destinies. Would we have gotten that dream job if only we’d not been caught throwing tater tots in the middle school cafeteria? Regardless, since the advent of social media, everything we’ve done, at least that we or some other

person has posted, is there eternally for all to see. The fun that could have been a bit too much at our brother’s wedding will now be seen by the manager considering us for promotion.

Recently, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita launched a website aimed at allowing parents to post concerns about their children’s schools. In turn, the administrators can rebut or address these complaints. Can transparency improve civility, or will allegations of past indiscretions wrongly imply current problems? Should the out-ofcontext claims be expunged, or does it all go onto the “permanent record?” Can any group look to supposed past transgressions to prove present grievances? And do we have the right to cleanse our own former decisions holding that we are now enlightened?

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

So sick of being sick

Commentary by Danielle Wilson

Waah! I’m sick and I’m going to complain about it. Deal.

I have a mild head cold that I’m 100 percent certain came from my husband Doo because he insisted on breathing — breathing — at night in our bed. The audacity of the man. Anyhoo, just as he was perking up, I started to go downhill. Sneezing, headache, congestion, the works. Of course, no fever, so I can’t garner any real sympathy, but still. I’m going to take a moment to wallow in my misery.

HUMOR

Because besides not feeling great and consequently sleeping like poo on fire, I’m missing out on what was supposed to be a glorious commitment-free weekend. I’d planned to do a little post-birthday shopping, get caught up on grading papers, maybe even waste a few hours searching online for my dream Tuscany farmhouse situated perfectly between a small hamlet and a train line. Instead, I’m plopped on the couch, nose raw from the off-brand tissue I insisted on buying to save a stupid 13 cents, and slightly loopy from a Benadryl-Dayquil combo that, in retrospect, I’m deeply regret-

“I’m plopped on the couch, nose raw from the off-brand tissue I insisted on buying to save a stupid 13 cents, and slightly loopy from a Benadryl-Dayquil combo that, in retrospect, I’m deeply regretting.”

– DANIELLE WILSON

ting. The sunshine is aggressively mocking me, and Doo keeps tiptoeing around, not exactly sure what is happening.

I’ll tell you what’s happening. I’m losing my gosh darn mind. I hate being incapacitated, especially when there isn’t anything I can do and I don’t have football or F1 to distract me (the NBA is dumb and college basketball is dead to me this year. RIP, Louisville). I know the drill — fluids, rest, chicken noodle whatever — but I just want to be well again. For the love!

So waah, waah, waah! I’m sick. Peace out.

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

MUSIC

Veteran actress-singer Purl set for Feinstein’s show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Linda Purl has had her share of recognizable TV roles through the years.  She portrayed Fonzie’s girlfriend on “Happy Days,” Ben Matlock’s daughter on the first season of “Matlock” and Pam Beesly’s mother on “The Office.

“I feel lucky to be a journeyman actress and have been active through different decades of my life,” said Purl, who also sings and will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel Purl, 68, said “The Office” attracted a new generation of viewers.

“I gained temporary coolness with my son,” she said. “It’s fun to go around the country and perform because you meet people who have enjoyed those shows.”

Purl said the show is based on her 2023 album, “This Could Be The Start.”

“It’s very joyful to be in the intimate setting (that) cabaret is,” Purl said. “It’s a special, jeweled treasure-box art form. To be in a smaller room and do these beautiful songs with a group of strangers and virtually embrace at the end of the evening and go back to your lives (is special).”

Purl will be accompanied in the concert by her music director, Tedd Firth.

“He’s a phenomenal jazz pianist,” she said. “We’ve been working together for years. It’s all (material) from the Great American Songbook, which is one of the many reasons why we absolutely worship Michael Feinstein, because he has really single-handedly created this space for the Great American Songbook to thrive in and to keep it alive. One of the many reasons that appeals to me is that, more than other eras of music, they are short stories. So, as an actress and a singer, that very much appeals to me. There’s always a beginning, middle and end. There’s a journey and a character behind the voice in the song.”

The songs were a way for people to heal after World War II and the Korean War, Purl said.

“There were great fissures in their lives that they needed to massage and work through,” she said. “They articulate the human spirit with such depth and such poetry, and the music’s not bad, too. They touch on timeless themes and there’s also, as I’ve learned through Tedd, there’s such an elasticity in the songs. You can do them straightforwardly. You can put them into a jazz feel, and they work. These songs can time travel for different eras and different tastes.”

One of her favorites is “I’m in the Mood for Love.”

“It’s engaging, it’s inviting,” Purl said. “It’s fun to be able to share that moment thematically with an audience. It’s a wellknown tune, but Tedd just has an unusual treatment of it.”

Eight years after appearing as Richie’s date, Gloria, in Season 2 of “Happy Days,” Purl returned in a regular role as a new character in Season 10.

Purl and her boyfriend, Patrick Duffy, have recurring roles on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Duffy is best known as Bobby Ewing on “Dallas.”

Duffy and Purl have a business called Duffy’s Dough.

“It’s been a big adventure for us with a huge learning curve,” Purl said. “Patrick has

had a sourdough starter in his family for over 70 years and Patrick is a wonderful baker. At one point, he said I should start a business with this, and I said, ‘Yes, of course.’”

They reached out to business friends, who advised the couple on a simple model.

“They said they just start doing it all in one kit, so when people receive the package, they have the sugar, the flour, the rolling pins, the recipes and the aprons to get started,” she said.

Purl said they were advised to start with 200 packages and see if they sold.

“We had a packing party and launched in September 2022 and hoped they would sell by Christmas, and they all sold by noon of our first day,” Purl said. “It was great but terrifying news because we had to make a bunch more packages. It’s been going strong ever since.”

All net proceeds go to food scarcity charities.

“That’s our end game,” Purl said. “At this point in our lives, we want to be celebrating with gratitude the fortune that we’ve had, and we want to be part of giving back on a regular basis.”

For more, visit lindapurl.com and duffysdough.com. For tickets, visit feinsteinshc. com.

‘BEAUTIFUL”

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical” through March 30 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

LIVE AT THE CENTER

Peyton Womack Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Studio Theater as part of the Live at the Center series at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for the free livestream. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

CIVIC IN CONCERT

Civic in Concert will present music from “Ragtime” at 7 p.m. March 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

MIXED REP

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will present “Mixed Rep” at 4 p.m. March 3 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit cidedance.org.

‘VIOLET’

Carmel Community Players’ production of “Violet,” a musical, is set for March 1-10 at the Switch Theatre, 10029 E. 126th St., Suite D, Fishers. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

DISPATCH

ICC presents musical journey across the U.S. — The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will present “The Crossroads of America” performance at 4 p.m. March 10 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. “The idea for this concert is to really celebrate the diverse genres of music in our country,” ICC Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said. More than 250 singers will perform songs in the style of gospel, spiritual, jazz, folk and more. Performing choirs include Beginning Level Choirs and Lyric Choirs that have locations across Indianapolis, as well as the advanced singers in Indy Voice. Master Chorale, the ICC’s high school division, will round out the performance with mixed voices. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased online in advance at icchoir. org/tickets. Ages 5 and under can attend for free but require a ticket.

Veteran actress-singer Linda Purl will perform at Feinstein’s March 7. (Photo by Kevin Alvey)

Veteran actress/singer Linda Purl and boyfriend Patrick Duffy. (Photo courtesy of Linda Purl)

CHS grad advances on ‘Idol’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The third time Meggie Iyer tried out for “American Idol,” she finally got an opportunity to audition for celebrity judges. She certainly made the most of it.

PERFORMANCE

The 2023 Carmel High School graduate earned a ticket to the Hollywood portion of the show with a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry each gave thumbs up to Iyer’s performance, with Perry declaring she was Top Ten material. Iyer was featured Feb. 18 on the Season 22 premiere.

“I’ve been dreaming about going on ‘American Idol’ for practically my entire life,” the Indiana University freshman said. “I grew up watching the show. So, it was really a dream come true to be able to audition on such an amazing, well-known stage. I felt like I wasn’t expecting as good of a reaction as I got from the judges. So, when I got such an amazing reaction, I felt really shocked and I was so excited.”

Carmel High School graduate Meggie Iyer advanced to the Hollywood round of “American Idol.” (Photo by Brittany Iriarte)

The audition was in Leesburg, Ga., Bryan’s hometown.

Iyer was emotional when she saw the judges’ reaction.

“When Katy Perry started to stand up and clap. I think it was a huge, huge moment for me,” Iyer said. “I immediately started crying, and then when Lionel and Luke followed, I about lost it, like I was so surprised and excited to have gotten that reaction from them.”

Iyer said she is excited for friends and family to see her progress.

“I want everyone to see my musicality as they follow along with the process,” she said.

CIDE presents Mixed Rep

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Carmel High School senior Lily Guntz, the special thing about Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s Mixed Rep is the versatility of the repertoire.

DANCE

“I love ballet, but it is also very beneficial and enjoyable to be able to perform other styles with music we don’t typically dance to,” Guntz said.

“Especially this year, our performance of ‘Khachaturiana’ has the perfect combination of challenging choreography, unique music and enjoyable components of neoclassical ballet that are enticing for the audience and dancers alike.”

Mixed Rep is set for 4 p.m. March 3 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

‘Khachaturiana’ is choreographed by Joffrey Ballet dancer Lisa Slagle.

“My favorite part of Mixed Rep is the mix of neoclassical choreography in the first

Guerin Catholic High School senior Charlotte Van Dyke will perform in central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s Mixed Rep. (Photo courtesy of Paul Retzlaff Photography)

two acts and performing as Swanhilda in the excerpts of ‘Coppelia’ in Act 3,” said Charlotte Van Dyke, a Guerin Catholic High School senior from Carmel.

“Coppelia” was a ballet first performed in 1870 in Paris.

CIDE co-Artistic Director Ashley Jacobs said Mixed Rep also will include pieces of choreography by former Ballet Arkansas dancer Paul Tillman, titled “Riverside;” “Morpheus” choreographed by a former Joffrey Ballet dancer, Mauro Villanueva; and a student choreography piece by graduating senior Gretchen Greener.

For more, visit cidedance.org.

Guntz

Studdard returns as ‘The Cat’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

There are good reasons why Jonathan Studdard is in the title role in Civic Theatre’s production of “The Cat in the Hat” for the fifth time.

PLAY

“He is fearless and will try anything,” said Anne Beck, who directs the annual performances. “He is playful. His smile and giggle are infectious. He would prefer not to carry the big red box with Thing 1 and Thing 2 in it — but he knows how much fun kids will have with Thing 1 and 2 that he does it for them.”

“The Cat in the Hat” is set for public performances at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 2 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Performances for school children begin Feb. 27.

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Studdard always enjoys performing the role.

“It is so thrilling to find new moments to breathe life into the show,” Studdard said. “It doesn’t get old because it’s always the best feeling to hear and see the kids having so much fun. The show is very specific in the way we present it, so there is not

much room for deviating away from our model. But there are small moments that we can breathe new things into the show.”

Beck said the show is fun to direct.

“It is organized mischief and chaos,” Beck said. “The actors do so much physically and mentally with thousands of sound cues.”

Noblesville resident Emily Bohannon returns in the role of Sally. Indianapolis resident Karen Woods Hurt plays Thing 2 for the second consecutive year.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Jonathan Studdard plays the title role in “The Cat in the Hat” (Photo courtesy of Civic Theatre)

ZCHS senior gets special role

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Zionsville Community High School senior Izzy Casciani figures this is a rare opportunity.

MUSICAL

Casciani will appear in a concert of the music from “The Trouble With Dead Boyfriends” at 5 and 8 p.m. April 20 at The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis. It’s the sixth musical supported by Discovering Broadway, a pre-Broadway incubator nonprofit founded by Carmel High School graduate Joel Kirk

Broadway (Sierra Boggess, Erika Henningsen and Samantha Pauly), which put me in contact with the directing team.”

Kirk said each cast member is making their Discovering Broadway debut.

“I saw Izzy Casciani and Alanna Porter perform in our master classes and the world saw Ephraim Owens get a four-chair turn on ‘The Voice,’” Kirk said. “Brett Mutter and Sadie Cohen also blew the authors and I away in the audition with distinct choices. I am excited to direct this exceptionally talented group.”

Owens is a Carmel resident and Cohen is a Carmel High School freshman.

“I feel so privileged to be able to learn about and participate in the early process of creating a show,” Casciani said. “As an actor, you usually only get to work on the finished product, so this is very exciting.”

Casciani said her college audition coach, Kelly Butler Smith, sent her the casting call.

“The character I was cast in felt very similar to some of the material we had worked on,” Casciani said. “Then, I received further information because I had participated in some master classes through Discovering

The dark comedy is described as a female empowerment musical. It centers on Stella, Grace and Madison as they navigate senior prom with their dream dates — who just happen to be dead.

“We’ve received limited information so far, but I am always excited to support new theater and I am confident the show will not only be entertaining but will include some great messages for any type of audience,” Casciani said.

For more, visit discoveringbroadway.org.

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Visiting the Pyramids of Giza

Commentary by Don Knebel

In our continuing visit to Egypt, we stop by the famous pyramids on the Giza Plateau above Cairo.

TRAVEL

The Giza pyramids were built as tombs for three consecutive pharaohs — Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure — who ruled Egypt between 2589 B.C. and 2504 B.C. Scholars believe paid workers, including farmers during annual Nile River flooding, built the pyramids. Khufu’s pyramid, the earliest and largest, is often called the Great Pyramid, the only surviving “wonder” of the ancient world. It was originally 481 feet tall, making it the tallest thing made by man for almost 4,000 years. The Great Pyramid, built between about 2589 B.C. to 2566 B.C., was constructed from 2.3 million stone blocks, weighing an average of 2 1/2 tons each. If those blocks were laid end to end, they would extend more than 2,000 miles. At 92 million cubic feet, Khufu’s pyramid is still the most massive structure ever built. Its alignment varies from true north by less than 3.4-arc minutes, less than 1 part in 1,000. Its base, the size of 10 football fields, is a perfect square to within 4.6 inches, again less than 1 part per 1,000. All of this was accomplished when the Egyptians had not yet invented the wheel and had only stone and copper tools.

Khafre’s pyramid is smaller than that of his father but appears larger because of its

higher elevation. Its apex still contains the polished white limestone that once covered all the Giza pyramids. The Great Sphinx, about a mile east of Khafre’s pyramid, lies in the quarry from which workers mined limestone for that pyramid. Scholars believe its damaged face is that of Khafre. The pyramid of Menkaure is by far the smallest of the Giza pyramids, rising only to about 215 feet, less than half the height of Khufu’s Great Pyramid.

Don Knebel is a local resident. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at editorial@ youarecurrent.com.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals for 2024 Resurfacing Project will be received by the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Friday, March 1st, 2024. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered.

Project generally includes road milling, resurfacing, full depth patching, maintenance of traffic, and striping various thoroughfares and residential streets throughout the City of Westfield.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by Form 96 Contractor’s Bid for Public Works, including Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled “Contractor ’s Financial Statement,” and acceptable bid security. The bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an amount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.

No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.

Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 473-2917, mpearce@westfield.in.gov

By: Michael Pearce, City of Westfield

Notice of Self Storage Sale

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Fishers Ford Dr. located at 12650 Ford Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at a Auction. The sale will occur or otherwise disposed as an online auction via www. selfstorageauction.com on 3/14/2024 at 12:00PM. Dan Santos unit #628; Rahmel Freeman units #884 & #942. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City of Carmel, Indiana

Department: Board of Public Works and Safety

One Civic Square

City of Carmel, Indiana 46032

Project: 2024 Fiber Infrastructure Project

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Project” at the office of the Clerk Treasurer, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana (City Hall) until 9:45 EST and in the Council Chambers at the same address between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. EST on or before March 20th, 2024, and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana. The bid envelope must be sealed and have the words “BID – 2024 FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT”.

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

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND CONDUIT ON 96TH STREET FROM KEYSTONE TO HAZEL DELL, ILLINOIS STREET FROM 106TH TO ZOTEC, AND CARMEL DRIVE FROM OLD MERIDIAN TO MAIN. 9,512 LFT OF 144 STRAND FIBER, 11,522 LFT OF 72 STRAND, AND 4,350 LFT OF 12 STRAND FIBER IS TO BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH 2,901 LFT OF CONDUIT. VARIOUS TERMINATIONS AND SPLICE CASES WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.

Contract Documents for the Project have been assembled into one bound project manual, which together with drawings, may be examined at the following locations:

City of Carmel

Department of Engineering - 1st Floor One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 571-2441

Copies of such drawings and project manuals must be obtained from Reprographix (Reprographix.com). Payments and costs of Contract Documents are non-refundable.

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

This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel.

A pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on March 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EST in the Conference Room at the Carmel Information and Communication Systems Office (10701 N. College Avenue Suite A). All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is not mandatory.

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

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-182.

Jacob Quinn Clerk

The Pyramids of Giza outside of Cairo. (Photos by Don Knebel)

Across

1. Fishers HS tennis match parts

5. Dwelling

10. “Golly!”

14. Crude letters?

15. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” author

16. Make a decision, as the Indiana Supreme Court

17. White River angler’s catch

18. Boss with a Monument Circle music group?

20. Civic Theatre play start

21. Latin 101 verb

22. Lauder of cosmetics

23. Camera type, briefly

25. Prejudice

27. Cartoonist with a Newfields gallery?

32. Drunk

36. Argentine soccer star

playing for Inter Miami

37. Face part

39. Haunted house sound

40. Bikini piece

41. Cheese Shop variety

44. Sr. and Jr. at NHS

45. Wicked

47. Gov. Holcomb rejection

48. Off the leash

50. Made over

52. Snake Pit attire on a hot race day?

54. Hombre’s house

56. Evansville winter hrs.

57. Early Peruvians

60. ___ tea

63. Stood up

67. Monthly jewel for a downtown Indy play producer?

69. “___ It Romantic?”

70. Slushy drink

71. Hefty wrestlers

72. Stylish

73. WTHR timetable, informally

74. Went on a buying spree

75. “Hell ___ no fury...”

Down

1. Couch

2. Heroic tale

3. ZCHS final, e.g.

4. Great divides

5. Declare

6. A/C measures

7. “My bad!”

8. Doofus

9. Poetic contraction

10. NASA’s “Gus” who was a paperboy for The Indianapolis Star

11. Expel

12. ___ gin fizz

13. Roll-call response

19. Joe’s Butcher Shop offering

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24. Animal shelter

26. “A likely story!”

27. Yellow shade

28. Chutzpah

29. “To repeat...”

30. Enough, for some

31. Miniseries based on a Haley novel

33. “Happy birthday ___”

34. Ankle bones

35. Beginning

38. Put in an overhead bin

42. Currier’s partner

43. Charitable donations

46. Found the spot

49. Indy Zoo big bird

51. Bandmate of Crosby and Stills

53. Least friendly

55. Throw a tantrum

57. Heron’s kin

58. Indianapolis City Councilor Roberts

6 Highest Point 4 Koteewi Archery Equipment

3 Drinks with Caffeine

5 Lowest Point

2 What “Ind.” Can Mean

1 Gov. Holcomb’s Alma Mater

59. Eiteljorg Museum tribe

61. “___ Alone”

62. Bard’s “soon”

64. Job safety org.

65. Foul mood

66. Engrave, in a way

68. Leak sound

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