May 27, 2025 — Carmel

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4 juveniles arrested after building fire

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel police arrested 4 juveniles May 20 after a storage building caught fire on Range Line Road.

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A CPD spokesperson said the juveniles were arrested for burglary, arson and criminal mischief but declined to release any additional information.

Firefighters responded to the building at 510 S. Range Line Rd. that previously housed a Suzuki motorcycle dealership at 2:09 p.m. after receiving reports of a structure fire.

“(When we arrived) it was venting out of the front vent and windows, a heavy fire load inside, heavy smoky conditions rolling out of the building,” said Tim Griffin, CFD firefighter and spokesman.

Firefighters searched and cleared the building, which was used for storage but not occupied, Griffin said. One firefighter suffered a minor hand injury.

The building is owned by developer Old Town Companies.

Man accused of plotting to murder his wife

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com

A Carmel man was arrested May 16 for allegedly plotting to murder his wife.

POLICE

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department alerted the Carmel Police Department May 12 about a tip it received that Darshan Soni intended to kill his wife at their Carmel home on May 16, according to a probable cause affidavit.

purchase a used car to be used during the crime, the affidavit states.

The victim’s wife told police she believes Soni may have already tried to poison her. She said she experienced serious health issues in November 2024 and a thyroid problem in February. She also questioned Soni about a “white clumpy substance” she discovered in her smoothie a couple of months ago.

Soni talked to at least two people in the last year about wanting to kill his wife and gave $2,000 to one of them in April to

“The victim advised (Soni) looked at the substance inside her smoothie cup and said he thought it may be dishwashing detergent,” the affidavit states. “The victim advised that she hand washes her smoothie cup.”

According to the affidavit, Soni told one of the people who knew he wanted to kill his wife that “there have been no divorces in his family in 5 or 6 generations and that is a lot of pressure and that he doesn’t want his kids to have to go through that.”

Police captured the conversation through an audio recording device secretly carried by the person speaking with Soni.

Also during the conversation, Soni reportedly said that “a mild amount of violence creates problems, where an extreme amount of violence solves problems.”

Soni has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. He is being held in the Hamilton County Jail without bond. His initial hearing was set for May 22.

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Carmel firefighters work to put out a fire May 20 at 510 S. Range Line Rd. (Photo courtesy of CFD)

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Colts owner, 65, dies in sleep

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, a Carmel resident, died May 21, according to a statement released by the team.

FOOTBALL

“We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon,” the statement reads.

say’s death “marks the end of an era for Indianapolis.”

“His philanthropic efforts, especially in mental health advocacy, left a lasting impact — including here in Carmel,” she stated. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the Colts organization.”

“Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed.”

Irsay became, at age 24, the youngest Colts general manager in team history in 1984, the same year the Colts moved from Baltimore to Indianapolis. He became the team’s sole owner in 1997.

The post did not state a cause of death for Irsay, 65.

Since 2017, the Colts have held their annual training camp at Grand Park in Westfield. Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said he is “deeply saddened” by the loss of Irsay.

“His presence at Colts Training Camp was a source of excitement and energy, and he will be profoundly missed,” Willis stated. “Our thoughts are with the Irsay family and the entire Colts organization during this difficult time.”

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said Ir-

Off the field, Irsay enjoyed collecting and curated a traveling exhibit called “The Jim Irsay Collection.” His collection included Muhammad Ali’s 1976 WBC Heavyweight Championship Belt, the Wilson volleyball from the movie “Cast Away” and two letters written by George Washington.

He was also known for giving back to his community and beyond.

“Jim’s generosity can be felt all over Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the country,” the Colts’ post states. “He made philanthropy a daily endeavor. He never hesitated to help countless organizations and individuals live better lives.”

Irsay’s health was called into question in December 2023 when medics responded to his home for a suspected overdose. A police report stated he was unresponsive, cold to the touch and struggling to breathe. Weeks later, the Colts said Irsay was battling a “severe respiratory illness.”

Irsay is survived by his daughters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson; his ex-wife, Meg Coyle; and 10 grandchildren.

Mayor appoints new chief of staff

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has a new chief of staff.

CITY NEWS

Nick Weber, executive director of economic development for the City of Carmel, began serving as chief of staff on May 14. He will maintain both roles indefinitely.

“Nick brings a wealth of experience in public service and a deep commitment to our community that will be invaluable as we continue moving Carmel forward,” Finkam stated. “Nick’s strategic thinking, collaborative approach and intimate understanding of Carmel’s economic landscape make him the ideal person for this critical role.”

Weber replaces Rebecca Carl, who had served as chief of staff since the summer of 2024. Carl announced her resignation in April. According to City of Carmel spokesperson Holly Vonderheit, Carl resigned to spend more time with an ailing parent and will provide transition support through the end of May.

Before joining the City of Carmel in 2024, Weber worked at Faegre Drinker, where he advised public and private sector clients on economic development matters. He is a graduate of Indiana University.

“This new role presents an exciting opportunity to broaden my service to Carmel residents while continuing to support the city’s remarkable growth trajectory,” Weber stated.

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Investigation chair appointed

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council met May 19 to appoint a chair to lead the investigation of

controversies regarding the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, hear concerns from residents about the proposed Autumn Greenway and review an update to an interlocal agreement with Hamilton County.

What happened: The council appointed Councilor Ryan Locke as chair of a committee formed to investigate the replacement of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. board in October 2024 and subsequent events.

What it means: Councilors voted to launch the investigation at their May 5 meeting and indicated their preference for Locke to chair it. On May 19, the council made the appointment official so the investigation can begin moving forward in a coordinated manner.

What’s next: A committee of the whole, comprised of the entire city council, will be involved in the investigation. The council plans to select a law firm that has not previously worked for the City of Carmel to conduct the review.

What happened: During the public comment portion of the meeting, three residents of the Cottages of Carmel spoke in opposition to a plan to construct the Autumn Greenway trail, which would run adjacent to their neighborhood.

What it means: The trail is proposed to run east-west between Old Meridian Street and the Monon Greenway. The city is in the early phases of determining the feasibility of the project and has begun survey work. Councilor Matt Snyder acknowledged that the city did not provide proper notification about the survey work but denied that city officials have not been open and transparent about the project. He encouraged those with questions and concerns to reach out to city councilors or officials.

What happened: The council introduced revisions to an agreement with Hamilton County regarding tax increment financing districts near 146th Street and U.S. 31.

What it means: Carmel Redevelopment Commission Director Henry Mestetsky said the revision adds language requiring Hamilton County to use TIF funds from the districts to pay down existing debt related to 146th Street or pay for projects to improve the corridor. Mestetsky said the information was presented to the council when it previously voted on the interlocal agreement but that the language was inadvertently left out. Several councilors had questions about how the error occurred and the updated language, so they sent the matter to the council’s finance committee for further review.

What’s next: Snyder said city officials plan to consider proposed alternate routes for the trail and meet with area residents as the project progresses. What’s next: The finance committee is set to discuss the ordinance May 28 before sending it back to the full council for a vote.

SOCCER TEAMS SHOW SUPPORT FOR PLAYER STRUCK BY VEHICLE

Several Carmel Dads’ Club soccer teams recently made signs to express their support for Edward Areces, a third-grade student at Woodbrook Elementary School who was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle May 1 near 116th Street and Gray Road. Areces plays on the CDC’s Carmel FC travel team and wears No. 12. He was transported to the hospital after the accident but has returned home and is recovering. (Photo courtesy of Mandi Gondol)

Longtime friends

Mary Kroger and Pat DeReamer have exchanged the same birthday card back and forth for 81 years. (Photos by Mark Ambrogi)

Carmel woman exchanges same birthday card for 81 years

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Mary Kroger and Pat DeReamer have no recollection of how the tradition started, but they have exchanged the same birthday card for 81 years. The practice began on their 14th birthdays in 1944 when they lived in Indianapolis. The women, who lived three blocks apart, graduated from Shortridge High School in 1948.

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“It’s a joke on whose idea it was to send it back,” said Kroger, who lives in The Barrington of Carmel.

Kroger celebrated her 95th birthday May 20. DeReamer, who lives in Louisville, visited Kroger the day before to celebrate.

“It was special to get together,” Kroger said.

DeReamer’s 95th birthday was April 1, so Kroger now keeps the card until it’s time to send it back.

“We’ve always kept in touch because of the card,” Kroger said.

They use every available space to sign the card, which features a cartoon dog with a large red polka-dot bow tie, and then put their names and the year on envelopes. It is then mailed in a separate oversized envelope.

There was a stretch of years in the 1990s when both Kroger and DeReamer had winter homes in Sanibel Island, Fla., and would visit often.

“Our husbands got along well and we did day trips together,” DeReamer said. “Several times, we met in Columbus, Ind., when I was still driving, and a family member would bring Mary. But I had to give up driving because I’m legally blind now.”

DeReamer has moved several times and

lost three husbands to cancer.

“It’s a good thing Mary kept the card (most of the year) because moving so much, I probably would have lost it,” she said. “The post office did lose it once when we were in Sanibel.”

Fortunately, DeReamer’s husband was able to track it down.

Kroger, whose husband Lloyd died in 2004, has lived in Carmel for decades, and all five of her children graduated from Carmel High School. Kroger credits the support of her children and good genes for her long life. Her father lived until he was 98 years old.

The women held the Guinness World Record for the birthday card exchange at 60 years but found they were replaced by Australian women who had exchanged a card for 61 years. DeReamer’s daughter-inlaw resubmitted the paperwork to Guinness to show the record should still belong to DeReamer and Kroger at 81 years, and they have officially reestablished the record.

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Mary Kroger, left, and Pat DeReamer visit May 19 to celebrate Kroger’s 95th birthday a day early at the Barrington of Carmel. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Carmel resident set to take coaching reins at Guerin

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Sam Gardner has deep ties to the Guerin Catholic High School boys basketball program as a player and as an assistant coach.

BASKETBALL

So, when the opportunity came for Gardner to become the head coach, the Carmel resident decided to take it.

Gardner, 35, replaces Bobby Allen, who took the Hamilton Southeastern job in April. Gardner, who grew up in Carmel, played at Guerin from 2004 to 2008. After playing at NCAA Division III Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, he returned to coach at Guerin under his former coach Pete Smith and then Allen.

“It’s a unique school and unique basketball program,” he said. “I feel a particular call to work there and serve there because of the important role it had in my life. I always kind of feel it’s my obligation to give back to the school. After a lot of discussion and talking with various people, this felt like the best way to do it now that the job opened up. I don’t think I would have applied to be the basketball coach anywhere else. When you have a young family, it takes my wife buying into it. My wife is a Guerin graduate, and she very much buys into that mission and supports me.”

His wife, Katie, graduated from Guerin in 2010 and the couple has three young children. Katie, who grew up in Carmel, teaches physical education at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Guerin means so much to both that Gardner proposed on the school’s empty basketball court.

“We first started dating after a basketball scrimmage, so it came full circle,” Gardner said.

“I was freshman head coach for a while and then moved into a varsity assistant role for the last few years with Pete and then was a varsity assistant for Bobby’s tenure,” he said.

An attorney, Gardner served as a freshman coach while attending Indiana University’s law school in Indianapolis.

“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Pete and Bobby,” Gardner said. “Pete created that program from scratch. He’s a mentor in my life and still someone I’m very close with. Bobby and I are close, too. Bobby continued on with Pete’s vision. My job is going to be to continue to build.”

Gardner said the other assistant coaches plan to return. He said former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz, who played basketball at Hamilton Southeastern and Western Michigan University and is a former Guerin assistant, plans to rejoin the staff.

“We won’t do things exactly the same way, but when you’ve had success like Guerin has, there is no reason to reinvent the wheel,” Gardner said.

The Golden Eagles were 23-5 last season.

ED CARPENTER RACING DRIVERS GREET FANS AT CARMEL JAVA HOUSE

and were set to compete in the Indianapolis 500 May 25. Carmel-based Java House is a team sponsor and is featuring temporary signature drinks crafted by the drivers. (Photo

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From left, IndyCar drivers Ed Carpenter, Christian Rasmussen and Alexander Rossi greet a fan May 21 at Java House in Clay Terrace. The drivers are teammates for Ed Carpenter Racing

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Noblesville High School senior pitcher finds consistent groove

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School baseball coach

Justin Keever calls senior pitcher Joe Glander a complete student of the game.

“He’s a constant technician,” Keever said. “He really takes his craft seriously. He competes. He mixes his two-seam (fastball) with his slider. His command has been much better this year. Last year, he threw 30 innings for us and did a nice job. But this year, he’s been much more efficient.”

As of May 21, Glander had a 4-2 record with a 1.47 earned run average and 54 strikeouts in 43 innings. He had a 4-0 mark with a 3.46 ERA as a junior.

“I believe I have made the most improvement with my secondary pitches and fastball command,” said Glander, whose favorite pitch is his slider. “Personally, I want to keep throwing well and give my team a chance to win every time I go out there.”

His goal for the Millers (16-8) is to win the sectional and move on from there.

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound Glander also plays first base for the Millers when he’s

JOE GLANDER

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Kyle Gibson

Favorite movie: “Inception”

Favorite vacation spot: Florida

not pitching.

“He’s battled some injuries and really taken off this year,” Keever said. “He’s been freed up to showcase his athleticism.”

Keever said Glander has consistently thrown 88 to 90 mph the past two seasons.

“He’s just been in a zone this year,” Keever said.

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Glader has made quick strides despite getting a late start as a pitcher.

“I didn’t start pitching until I was 13,” he said. “I used to be primarily a catcher when I was younger.”

Glander played hockey and baseball growing up.

“But I stopped playing hockey after my freshman year to focus on baseball,” he said.

Glander will play baseball for John A. Logan College, a community college in Carterville, Ill., next season.

“I love the coaching staff, and I think (junior college) will be a great opportunity for development, and then (I) hope to transfer out to (an NCAA Division I) school,” Glander said.

The Millers are set to open play in the Class 4A Carmel Sectional against Zionsville at 8 p.m. May 28. Millers’ senior infielder/pitcher Trevor Corbett, who will play for Saint Xavier University in Chicago next season, had a team-high .393 batting average and had a 2-0 pitching record as of May 18. Junior infielder Aiden Reynolds, who has committed to play for Indiana University, was hitting .323.

Noblesville High School senior pitcher Joe Glander has improved his command of pitches this season (Photo courtesy of Melinda Stephan)

Attorney announces candidacy — Carmel resident Paul C. Sweeney has announced his candidacy for judge of the newly established Hamilton County Superior Court 9, which will begin operations on Jan. 1, 2027. Sweeney is an attorney with more than 28 years of legal experience. He is a graduate of Carmel High School, Indiana University and the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Learn more at sweeneyforjudge.com.

Street repaving schedule announced — The City of Carmel’s Street Department has released its list of 2025 street paving projects. More than 50 lane miles of

roadway are scheduled for an upgrade this spring and summer as the department kicks off its annual effort. Each paving project begins with concrete and curb repairs, a phase that typically takes a couple of weeks to complete. This is followed by milling the top surface of the blacktop and repaving it with a new, two-inch thick layer. Milling and paving projects require three to five days to complete and will necessitate lane restrictions. See a full list of roads set to be repaved this year at bit. ly/4kgKpZR.

House District 32 town halls — State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn will hold a town hall for residents of House District 32 regarding the 2025 legislative session. It is set for 6 p.m. May 29 at the John W. Hensel Government

Center, 10701 N College Ave., in Carmel. State Sen. J.D. Ford (D-Indianapolis) will also participate.

Longtime county official to retire — Hamilton County Director of Administration and former County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham will retire at the end of the month. Buckingham began his service with Hamilton County in 1995 as a deputy prosecutor. After 16 years in that role, he was elected prosecutor in 2010 and led the prosecutor’s office for 12 years. He became director of administration for the Hamilton County Commissioners in January 2023. He is retiring to move closer to family.

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Lead the charge for e-waste recycling Skywarn volunteers provide real-time updates during severe storms

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

When big storms approach, central Indiana residents rely on the National Weather Service in Indianapolis — which covers 39 counties — for regular updates and warnings.

WEATHER

And the NWS relies, in part, on trained volunteers who watch the sky and give real-time reports to supplement data gathered by radar and other means.

Indianapolis resident Matthew Bechdol has been a NWS Skywarn program volunteer for about a decade and is a licensed amateur radio operator — also called ham radio. He coordinates the Marion County Amateur Radio Emergency Service team.

Bechdol said amateur radio came first, but was closely followed by weather watching.

“(Radio operators) like to figure out what can we do with our radios and some of that is emergency communications,” he said, and that led him to Skywarn — severe weather spotter training. “How I got involved was I got my (radio) license. I liked technology and I’m the kind of guy — like a lot of us are — that wants to give back a little bit, and being a weather spotter is one of them.”

Skywarn volunteers don’t have to be amateur radio operators, especially now that cellphones are widely used, but Bechdol said there was a time when amateur radio was the fastest and easiest way to provide “ground truth” weather information — data provided directly from a witness.

Sam Lashley is the warning coordination meteorologist with NWS Indianapolis. He said the Skywarn program started after a deadly super outbreak of tornadoes in the spring of 1974.

“Basically, they identified the need to have trained weather spotters out there to get information back to the National Weather Service more quickly,” he said. “Of course, back then — no cellphones, everything was landlines. So, when storms went through and the

landlines went down, then it was left up to amateur radio operators to communicate back.”

The program evolved as more communication options became available, he said, and now anyone can be a weather spotter.

Lashley said Skywarn volunteers aren’t storm chasers and the NWS doesn’t encourage anyone to go out in severe weather. Training generally is a two-hour event during which volunteers learn about weather and how to report.

He said about 1,500 people participate in the training annually for a region that covers 39 Indiana counties, including Hamilton, Marion and Boone. Those volunteers recently were helpful during severe weather that included confirmed tornado sightings in Hamilton and Hendricks counties.

For more about the NWS Skywarn program, including how to volunteer, visit weather.gov/ind/spotter. For more about amateur radio, visit the National Association for Amateur Radio website at arrl.org.

Commentary by Amanda Cross

E-waste is any electrical or electronic item that you’re ready to throw away. But unlike other kinds of waste, e-waste contains materials that can leach toxic chemicals into the environment if put into a landfill or incinerated.

ENVIRONMENT

In fact, many items are prohibited from being discarded into landfills by households. That list includes televisions and other things with screens — like monitors and digital photo frames — as well as computers and peripherals like keyboards, printers and scanners.

Fortunately, recycling services are available for e-waste. Places that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Office Depot, accept electronic items for recycling. Visit their websites for information on the specific procedure. You can also take your items to the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center in Noblesville to make sure they stay out of the landfill.

One thing you might be doing already is taking your electronics to Goodwill Stores. Goodwill partners with Dell Technologies in a program called Dell Reconnect. Through this program, you can drop off any brand of tech for free to be responsibly recycled.

Anything with a cord or an on-switch has the potential to be e-waste, but maybe people also think of things like batteries and light bulbs in this category. HCHHW accepts rechargeable batteries for recycling: lithium, lithium-ion, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium. They also recycle lead-acid batteries from sump-pumps, cars/trucks, golf carts and battery back-up systems.

However, they do not accept alkaline batteries, like the kind in your remote control and smoke detector. You have the option to throw these away in your garbage tote, but if you want to recycle them, you can take them to Batteries Plus or ask one of the other retailers already discussed.

Recycling e-waste is a win all around. Not only does it prevent toxic chemicals entering our environment, but it also lets us reclaim rare, valuable metals so they can be used for many more generations.

Amanda Cross is a board member with Carmel Green Initiative, Inc. Learn more and contact the organization at carmelgreen.org.

Matthew Bechdol, a Skywarn volunteer, uses his amateur radio to communicate with other volunteers and National Weather Service officials during storm events. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Bechdol)

A STORIED CAREER

Designing rocket boosters, hunting hurricanes all part of the job for Air Force veteran, author

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

Carmel resident James Thompson has loved space for as long as he can remember.

“Before people even thought about space back in the ’40s,” he said.

So, his 23-year career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, which included work with the military space program and a tour with hurricane hunters in Bermuda, was especially fulfilling. In retirement, it inspired him to write and self-publish several books.

“I never had any thought of the military when I was in high school at all,” said Thompson, 89, who retired as a lieutenant colonel. “In fact, I always wanted to be an aeronautical engineer. I always loved airplanes, loved everything associated with them. I entered (Purdue University) in 1953, and at that point in time, we had just finished the Korean War, and I had to take two years of ROTC. It was mandatory at Purdue at that time.”

As his college graduation neared, he decided to pursue becoming an aeronautical engineer in the Air Force. He became an officer in 1957.

During his first assignment, Thompson served as an aircraft maintenance officer, where he essentially “took care of all the airplanes” on-site.

“By various different military moves, I wound up on a three-year tour in Bermuda as an engineer for the hurricane hunters,” Thompson said. “And then after that, I was stationed in Tacoma, Wash., with a troop carrier wing.”

Following his assignment in Washington, he helped fill a need for engineers in the military space program. The work led to some “very, very interesting programs,” he said, many of which were highly classified. His first work with the military space program was with a program called Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar. The program, which ran from October 1957 to December 1963, developed a spaceplane that could be used for military missions, which included aerial reconnaissance, space rescue, satellite maintenance and more.

“I signed up for that and went down to Los Angeles to the Space System Division

of the Systems Command there in Los Angeles,” Thompson said. “On my way down to Los Angeles, they canceled the Dyna-Soar program, but I went to work on the Titan III Space Booster, which was the booster that was originally intended to lift the Dyna-Soar.”

Thompson worked on the Titan III Space Booster program for five years, which also included work on the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory. He described the laboratory as a “two-man spy platform that had a gigantic camera in it.”

“This camera had such a high resolution that they could read license plates from 150 miles up,” Thompson said. “I worked on that program until they canceled it, and then I went to Systems Command Headquarters at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.”

Following that, Thompson was selected for the Air Command and Staff College, which is the Air Force’s intermediate-level professional military education school in Montgomery, Ala. After that, he deployed to Vietnam as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Air Force.

After his service in Vietnam, Thompson returned to Systems Command Headquarters and worked in various different aspects of the military space program, including several satellite programs.

“Then the opportunity came up to become the Systems Command liaison officer to NASA on the Space Shuttle,” he said. “The big problem with that was the Air Force, at the time, was arguing about how much they should be supporting NASA on the space shuttle program. We finally decided the space shuttle can only go to about 200 nautical miles up, and we need to put satellites up higher than that because we need to put a lot of satellites in what’s called synchronous orbit.”

In the end, the Air Force built NASA an upper stage that fit into the payload bay of the space shuttle, Thompson said.

“We launched that program and it was eventually built, and I think it was used a couple of times,” Thompson said. “I had left the program before that. This was back in the early days of the shuttle.”

Reflecting on his military career, Thompson — who also worked for two decades in the private sector — said he would do it all over again.

“It was all an excellent experience,” he said. “It was jobs that were extremely interesting and a whole lot of responsibility. If I was capable, I’d go back and do it again.”

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Since James Thompson’s retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 1980, he’s stayed active in the Carmel community. He’s been a member of the Carmel Lions Club since 1980, served as its president and was a Lions Club district governor. He also managed the Supermileage Challenge for 20 years and earned the Sagamore of the Wabash Award twice — from former Indiana governors Mitch Daniels and Mike Pence. Thompson was instrumental in forming the Indiana Mathematics, Science and Technology Alliance, is a member of the Service Club of Indianapolis and has held various volunteer positions at Carmel United Methodist Church. In November 2024, his extensive service to the community was recognized when he was inducted into the Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

He and his wife, Jan, have been married 67 years. They have two daughters and two grandsons.

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COVER: James Thompson surrounded by military and other awards in his office in his Carmel home. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

A young James Thompson next to a U.S. Air Force model rocket. (Photo courtesy of James Thompson)

James Thompson at his desk in his office in his Carmel home. Thompson has written several books inspired by his military career and is working on another manuscript. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

East Lawn development begins

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Sitting on the north side of 96th Street, Carmel Gateway is fittingly named, since the office park serves as an entry to the city from Indianapolis.

CARMEL GATEWAY

So, one mission was to make the office park more aesthetically pleasing. The 1.25acre Carmel Gateway East Lawn had a groundbreaking event May 19 at the newly rebranded campus at 900 E. 96th St. The next phase will be the West Lawn. The nearly $2.2 million project is part of an investment into the office park by Rubenstein Partners.

“While many offices struggle post-pandemic to attract tenants, Carmel Gateway boasts a strong occupancy rate of 76 percent as we continue to create new amenities like East Lawn and West Lawn,” said Patrick Moyers, Carmel Gateway senior property manager. “The lawns will include pathways, beautiful plants, flowers and shaded meeting areas that will invite employees to go outside and enjoy the seizable green spaces on campus.”

Moyers said there will be a food truck picnic area and pergola seating area. The East Lawn is expected to be completed by fall. Moyers said there are some details to work out for the West Lawn, but it could possibly be completed by early 2026.

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said the Carmel Gateway team worked closely with the City of Carmel planning, zoning and engineering teams to make the project happen. She made the ceremonial first dig with the excavator.

For more, visit carmelgateway.com.

Style coach aims to empower

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

Lilian Salomon, a full-time digital media strategist with Iconic Digital, saw a need for a space for women looking for a confidence boost that comes from feeling and looking good.

NEW BIZ

Earlier this year, she and her sister, Angelita Salomon, founded A Lil Bit of Biz, where Lilian is a style coach.

“When I started my career and really long before that, I was just figuring it out as I went,” she said. “I didn’t have a road map or mentor, just kind of ambition and survival instincts and a lot of guessing, which led to this idea that I wanted to create a safe space for women like me who also had to figure it out on their own. My style and personal brand became my armor.”

For now, the business is a part-time job for the sisters. Lilian, a Carmel resident,

is the founder and style coach, while Angelita, who lives in Columbus, is the vice president and partner.

A Lil Bit of Biz offers real-life style and presence coaching for women going through transitional seasons, which might involve stepping into leadership, rebuilding after burnout or redefining identity. The business offers guidance using style, personal growth and strategic branding to guide women back to themselves.

“The style coaching is centered around helping you keep aligned with your vision for how you’re feeling and how you want to present yourself,” Lilian said. “The personal branding is focused on rediscovering your voice, and the workshops are for anything from people who need help with resumes, practicing for formal pitches, casual conversation, anything in between.”

Prospective clients can schedule a discovery call online at alilbitofbiz.com/ personal-growth-coach-indianapolis.

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam makes a ceremonial first dig in an excavator. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Lilian Salomon Angelita Salomon

CHS grad bringing Pure Barre Studio to Westfield

By Sara Palmer news@currentinwestfield.com

Lauren Williamson still remembers her first Pure Barre class more than a decade ago.

FITNESS

“It was such a different way to move my body,” she said. “It was a very positive, uplifting environment — very community-focused.”

Now, the Carmel High School graduate and mother of three is bringing that same atmosphere to downtown Westfield, where she plans to open a Pure Barre studio this summer at Grand Junction Plaza. It will be her third location and her first built from the ground up.

“There aren’t many boutique studio offerings similar to Pure Barre in Westfield,” she said. “So, I saw that opportunity to reach the community in a new way, and specifically women.”

Williamson and her husband, Evan, grew up in Hamilton County. They met as eighth-graders while working at Conner Prairie, married in 2013, and now have three daughters, ages 5, 2 and 9 months. After college, they moved to Denver, where Lauren managed a Pure Barre studio.

“That became my community in a new city,” she said. “When we moved back, the opportunity came up to buy the Carmel and Zionsville locations, and it was just something I couldn’t turn down.”

That was a little over three years ago. Since then, she’s built a loyal following at both studios and is excited to expand into the growing Westfield area.

The new studio will be in Union Square, a brand-new mixed-use building next to Grand Junction Plaza, just off Ind. 32 and Union Street. It will occupy the ground floor, with residential apartments planned above, placing Pure Barre in the heart of downtown Westfield’s ongoing development.

Paige Horack, a Pure Barre Carmel member who lives in Westfield, is looking forward to the new studio.

“Pure Barre has been such a steady force in my life over the past few years — physically challenging, mentally grounding, and a true lifesaver after the sudden loss

of my dad last spring,” she said. “My neighbor Amy, my barre bestie, got me hooked. We trade off driving to 5:45 a.m. classes — yes, we are crazy — and neither of us dares be the one to bail.”

Pure Barre offers four class formats: Classic, Empower, Define and Align.

“When I first started, there was just one style, our Classic class, with small, controlled movements and really light equipment,” Williamson said. “Now we’ve added more. Empower is more of a cardio HIIT-style class. Define incorporates heavier weights and resistance bands. Align is moderate intensity and works on balance and flexibility.”

The classes are open to all fitness levels and can be modified.

“We see women in all stages of life,” Williamson said. “I’ve done Pure Barre through three pregnancies. There are modifications to help support you along the way and postpartum as well. We also see people recovering from injuries or looking for low-impact options. It’s still a great muscle burn, but without putting stress on your joints.”

Pure Barre Westfield will open in July, the exact date still pending. In the meantime, the studio is offering weekly pop-up classes at the Westfield Farmers Market on Thursday nights beginning at the end of June.

Follow Pure Barre Westfield on social media,@purebarrewestfield_in.

Pure Barre instructor Chelsea Buckel teaches a plank and push up series. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Williamson)

Williamson

Cool treats partially powered by sun with new truck

By Sara Palmer news@currentincarmel.com

Tropical Sno, a seasonal shaved ice business in the Carmel area, is hitting the road in a new way this summer. The company is expanding with a refurbished, partially solar-powered food truck — a move that reflects its steady growth since launching in 2020.

TROPICAL SNO

The truck, a former delivery vehicle like those used by FedEx and UPS, offers significantly more space than the company’s previous trailer set-up. Powered by rechargeable batteries and roof-mounted solar panels, the eco-friendly system reduces emissions and eliminates the need for a noisy generator.

“The system is designed to supply the kitchen with eight hours of continuous use, not including the power the roof-mounted solar panels feed back to the battery bank,” owner Mark Purvis said. “If the sun is out, it’ll charge the batteries and push the operational time to upwards of 12 to 13 hours.”

Purvis said switching to solar power was a strategic decision.

“Generators are loud and smelly, plus they require a lot of maintenance,” he said. “I didn’t want my focus taken away from building the business by constantly dealing with generator issues.”

The truck’s design will reduce operating costs in the long run, with Purvis estimating it will take about five years to break even compared to generator fuel and maintenance expenses.

“The efficiency improvements will be minor — mainly the time saved by not having to refuel or service a generator,” he said.

“But the biggest benefit will be the customer experience. Being able to tell event organizers that our truck is quiet is a huge selling point.”

General Manager Alex Wirick said the new setup will also increase mobility.

“The truck will allow us to increase the number of mobile events we do and gives us the opportunity to be ‘two places at once,’” Wirick said. “I’m excited that the truck will have everything we need in one spot. It feels more like a drivable shack rather than a trailer with supplies on it.”

Since launching in 2020, Tropical Sno has grown significantly. What started with one trailer and seven employees has expanded to five trailers, a mobile cart and the new truck, with more than 45 employees operating across three locations: Carmel Drive, Grand Park in Westfield and Lions Park in Zionsville.

Learn more at tropicalsno.com.

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DISPATCHES

Mesh Systems appoints CEO — Carmel-based Mesh Systems, which creates Internet of Things software, services and solutions, has appointed Andrew Cohoat as president and chief executive officer. Cohoat also joined the Mesh Systems board of directors. The appointment coincides with the company’s 20th anniversary. Cohoat succeeds Richard Baxter, co-founder of Mesh Systems, who has served as CEO since the company’s founding in 2005. Baxter will continue his involvement with the

company as executive chairman, focusing on strategic initiatives and corporate governance. Learn more at meshsystems.com.

Firm opens Carmel office — Financial planning firm Howard Bailey Financial has opened an office at 1344 S. Range Line Rd., Suite 202, in Carmel. This is the fifth location in the Midwest for the firm, which aims to help individuals and families navigate their financial futures with confidence. Learn more at howardbailey.com.

Tropical Sno debuted a truck partially powered by solar panels for the 2025 season. (Photo courtesy of Mark Purvis)

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Elevate Functional Medicine offers personalized health care

By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentincarmel.com

In August 2022, Kelly Manicke — a nurse practitioner — opened her own practice in Carmel, Elevate Functional Medicine.

WELLNESS

She’d worked for years as a nurse practitioner, but after experiencing health issues and finding relief through functional medicine, she decided to pursue the career herself.

According to the National Institute of Health, functional medicine focuses on underlying causes of ailments, rather than simply treating symptoms. It offers a more personalized treatment plan and has grown in popularity in recent years.

Manicke’s practice operates under the belief that health is more than the absence of disease; it’s about nurturing the body, mind and spirit.

“We want to address your lifestyle, we want to address your nutrition, but we also want to get to any of those root causes that we may be missing,” Manicke said. “It’s really diving into those lab results or testing that we need to do for gut health or whatever that we’re looking at.”

Elevate Functional Medicine has six staff members, ranging from medical estheticians to nurse practitioners, including one dedicated to women’s health exams.

The practice offers wellness programs that target common patient concerns, such as gut health, weight loss and hormone replacement therapy. Additional service offerings include laser facials, hair removal, facial injections, peptide therapy and Hydrafacials.

Manicke’s experience with Hashimoto’s

disease, an autoimmune disorder that leads to hypothyroidism, largely inspired her interest in functional medicine.

“When I was working at my high-stress job at the hospital, I started having a lot of issues myself, and I saw a number of traditional medicine providers, and none of us could get to the root cause of it,” Manicke said. “Then I saw my own functional medicine provider, and that was lifechanging. I got my health back, I started feeling so much better, and then that just started my whole exploration into functional medicine.”

Elevate Functional Medicine’s logo is inspired by the mountains in Switzerland, where she and her husband lived for six months while he was on a sabbatical from work. She said her company aims to come alongside those who feel they are climbing a mountain on their health care journey.

Elevate Functional Medicine is at 9640 Commerce Dr., Suite 413. Learn more at elevatefunctionalmed.com.

DISPATCH

Accessibility consultant to speak — Ryan Hudson-Peralta, a consultant who conducted an accessibility audit at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, will share ideas for accommodating people with disabilities in a free public presentation at 11 a.m. May 28 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium, 1 Carter Green. Hudson-Peralta will share results from the audit and discuss his broader mission to foster a culture of accessibility. Register for the free event at TheCenterPresents.org/RyanHudsonPeralta.

MANAGING EDITOR

A client receives a facial from Kelly Carmack, a staff medical esthetician. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Manicke)

Manicke

Blueprint for Improvement: Zionsville kitchen gets modern makeover

Commentary by Larry Greene

This Zionsville kitchen went from cluttered and dated to sleek and sophisticated with a stunning renovation that maximizes both style and functionality while preserving the original hardwood floors.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The remodel replaced beige granite and brown tiles with crisp white countertops and a herringbone backsplash.

• The designers introduced a striking twotone cabinet scheme with sage green accents and modern brass hardware.

• New terracotta pendant lights and a built-in beverage center add contemporary flair while the custom island’s sleek design creates a more inviting entertainment space.

• Original wood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout.

Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.

A deep dive into the season’s artistic offerings

Variety of concert options throughout area SOUNDS OF SUMMER

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Music lovers will find options nearly every night of the week in the Hamilton County, Zionsville and northern Indianapolis areas.

Along with the free community concerts in Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Zionsville, Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center’s concerts heat up in June with several concerts. Summer highlights include Keith Urban, June 28; Dave Mathews Band July 11-12; Chris Stapleton, Aug. 1; Rod Stewart, Aug. 9; Luke Bryan, Aug. 28; and Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, Sept. 18.

The Rock the Ruins schedule at Holliday Park includes The Wallflowers, led by Bob Dylan’s son Jakob Dylan, June 14, and The Fray: How to Save a Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour, Aug. 14.

There also are shows at Broad Ripple Park, including Shakey Graves with special guest Hovvdy, July 20, and Toad the Wet Sprocket & Semisonic, Aug. 8.

The Symphony on the Prairie series runs in Fishers on weekends from June 27 to Aug. 30 with primarily tribute acts.

The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater schedule in Fishers includes Sam Barber, June 7; Chase Rice, June 14; and Here Come the Mummies, Aug. 9.

The Late Night on Main, sponsored by Carmel PorchFest, returns to Carmel’s Main Street on the third Saturday of each summer month. The street party spans two city blocks and begins at 6 p.m. with food and beverage vendors.

The schedule includes Straight Up Chumps, June 21; Jai Baker Trio, July 19; and The Big 80’s Tribute Band, Aug. 16.

There are also a variety of indoor concerts, including several at The Vogue Theatre in Broad Ripple, along with options at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Concerts at The Vogue include the Allman-Betts Band with Greg Koch, June 11; Aimee Mann, June 26; and Quiet Riot, July 25.

The 2024-25 Center Presents season ends with Ben Harper June 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

In celebration of the 15th anniversary season, Allied Solutions Center Artistic Director Michael Feinstein has selected 15 performances to highlight from the 2025-2026 schedule. Series ticket sales began May 19.

Feinstein’s 15 selections are: Songbook Academy in Concert, July 19; The Center Celebration 2025 with Richard Marx, Sept. 20; Il Divo by Candlelight, Oct. 9; Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Nov. 1-2; Tito Puente Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble, Nov. 8: Samara Joy, Nov. 14; Peabo Bryson, Nov. 21; An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee, Dec. 2; Great American Songbook Foundation: “White Christmas” film screening, Dec. 4; Dave Koz & Friends, Dec. 12; Chris Isaak, Dec. 13; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen, Jan. 30; CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, Jan. 31; Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal, Feb. 14; and Joshua Bell, April 23. Besides the Songbook Academy, the summer schedule includes Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Aug. 7, and Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, Aug. 10.

The Fishers Event Center to features the 1980s June 17 with “I Want My 80s Tour,” will feature Rick Springfield, Wang Chung, Paul Young and John Waite. Ken Carson: The Lord of Chaos Tour is set for Aug. 15.

EVENTS CALENDER

COOL CREEK CONCERT SERIES

May 30, June 13, 20, July 11, 18 and Aug. 1

The Cool Creek Concert Series at Cool Creek Park features Der Polkatz, The Flying Toasters, Classic Rock Experience, Mike and Joe, Uptown Funk and Echoes of Pompeii, all starting at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and under enter free.

For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1928/ Parks-and-Recreation

NEW WORKS PREMIERE PERFORMANCES

May 31

New Works: An Arts Commission Project is an initiative by Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts to promote and sustain central Indiana’s working artists and arts communities.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

SUMMER FAMILY CONCERTS AT THE GAZEBO

June 4 - Sept. 19

Enjoy free Wednesday evening entertainment from 7-9 p.m. at the Carmel Gazebo. Bringing blankets and lawn chairs is suggested.

For more info and concert lineup visit, carmelgazeboconcerts.org.

NOBLESVILLE SUMMER CONCERTS AT DILLON PARK

June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17 and 24

The free weekly Noblesville Summer Concert Series will be held at Dillon Park from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning on June 5. The lineup includes The Doo Band, The Blue River Band, Dave & Rae, Jai Baker 3, Endless Summer Band, Stell Luna & The Satellites, and The Nauti Yachtys.

For more visit noblesvilleparks.org.

JAMS AT THE JUNCTION

June 6, 27, July 25, Aug. 8 and 15

This free concert series will take place on the Great Lawn at Grand Junction Plaza in Westfield. 7 p.m. Featuring Doogie Hazzard, The 1985, Groovesmash, The Flying Toasters and Fleetwood Gold.

For more, westfieldin.gov/402/Jams-at-the-Junction

SUMMER SOLSTICE

June 6 & 7

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre concludes its season at The Tarkington with “Summer Solstice.” This energetic performance features world premieres and past favorites, promising an explosion of dance, music, emotion and color. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

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Community concerts are featured throughout the area. (FIle photo)

NO PICK NEEDED

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Matteo Mancuso’s style of playing the guitar has made him a YouTube sensation.

Mancuso, who can play classical or electric, uses his fingers instead of regular picking. Guitar Techniques named the Sicily native “The hottest guitarist on the planet.”

“It was just the most comfortable way for me,” Mancuso said of his finger picking. “I tried using a pick sometimes, but it feels unnatural to me.”

Mancuso, who is making his first North American Tour, will perform at 7 p.m. June 2 at The Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis. The tour began May 20 in Boston and ends June 30 in Montreal.

“I have material ready just for this tour, so I think it will be incredible,” he said. “I like to see the reaction of the people when it’s new material. If you have 31 gigs, you can experiment a lot with playing the same songs in a slightly different way. It will be good for exposure as well. One of my favorite things to do is playing live. I think it will be a good test for my trio as well.”

Mancuso and his bass player, Riccardo Olive, have performed together since 2016. The drummer is Gianluca Pellerito.

“We are close friends and we rehearse a lot, so we have good chemistry,” Mancuso said.

Mancuso enjoys playing in intimate venues such as The Vogue.

“I prefer playing when people are standing up near the stage, so I feel their energy,” he

said. “Our concerts are more on the rock side, but there are some jazz elements.”

Mancuso’s songs are all instrumental.

“We always have the same setlist, but we have a lot of freedom inside the songs,” he said,

His first album, “The Journey,” was released in 2023 and featured nine original songs. He co-wrote two songs with his father, Vincenzo, a well-known session player in Italy.

“Because we play a lot together at home, we have a chance to work on things together,” Mancuso said.

Mancuso said there are some similarities to his father in how he plays.

“He was my first teacher, so I began to learn some things,” he said. “I started playing when I was 10 years old and now I’m 28, so it’s been a long time playing the guitar. Rather than just being a teacher, he was a very important listening guide. He introduced me to a lot of incredible players and music since I was a little kid. This is a great advantage if you grow up in a musical family to grow your musical ideas.”

One difference is his father uses a pick when playing electric.

“There are some things I can do better and things where he can do better,” Mancuso said.

Mancuso has played with his trio and his father in separate gigs, but began touring more in 2021 when he started with a manager.

Mancuso said he plans to release a second album by the start of 2026 if all goes well.

For tickets, visit thevogue.com. For more, visit matteomancuso.net.

Guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso to rock The Vogue

Matteo Mancuso will play at The Vogue June 2. (Photo courtesy of Matteo Mancuso)

THE SONGBOOK ACADEMY® IN CONCERT SAT, JUL 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS: MAN ON THE MOON TOUR WED, AUG 6 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS & OTHER DELIGHTS THU, AUG 7 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO: A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR SUN, AUG 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

FOUR80EAST FRI, SEP 12 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

STORIES AND SONGS WITH ROGER MCGUINN SAT, SEP 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2025 PRESENTED BY ICE MILLER SAT, SEP 20 AT 5PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH BRIAN MCKNIGHT FRI, SEP 26 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JAY LENO SAT, SEP 27 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! WE WILL CHOIR YOU! AN EPIC QUEEN SING-ALONG THU, OCT 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR SAT, OCT 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT THU, OCT 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AIDA CUEVAS:

50 YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO FRI, OCT 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

MATTHEW MORRISON: RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS FRI, OCT 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN EVENING WITH TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP SAT, OCT 18 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR SUN, OCT 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES THU, OCT 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS: JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN FRI, OCT 24 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JESSE COOK: LIVE IN CONCERT SUN, OCT 26 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN, NOV 2 AT 2PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

HEATHER LAND: LIVE SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE FRI, NOV 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

TITO PUENTE JR. AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

THE VOICE OF WHITNEY: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

BRANDON WOODY’S UPENDO SUN, NOV 9 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON

SAMARA JOY FRI, NOV 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

PEABO BRYSON FRI, NOV 21 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD SAT, NOV 22 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

LES ARTS FLORISSANTS: VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300 SUN, NOV 23 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE TUE, DEC 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

WHITE CHRISTMAS FILM SCREENING THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: CREOLE CHRISTMAS MON, DEC 8 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHRIS ISAAK SAT, DEC 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL SAT, FEB 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO: LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

PEKING ACROBATS THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

CHRIS BOTTI FRI, MAR 6 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

JEROME COLLINS: REWIND A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON

ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM |

DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE PEABO BRYSON

SAMARA JOY

JAKE SHIMABUKURO

JAY LENO

BRIAN MCKNIGHT

AIDA CUEVAS

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

TWO DEBUTS AND A ‘FIDDLER’

Civic Theatre announces upcoming shows

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The 2025-26 season will feature two Civic Theatre debuts along with some old favorites.

“At Civic, we take pride in offering a diverse lineup of entertaining productions that engage both our audiences and our performers,” Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley said. “We love to kick off each season with something fresh, ideally a show that’s new to our stage, and this year we’re thrilled to open with the uproariously funny Shakespearean spoof ‘Something Rotten!’ It’s a high-energy musical that sets the perfect tone for the season ahead.”

The 2026 portion of the season opens with “The Great Gatsby” Feb. 6 to Feb. 21 at The Tarkington, followed by “The Scarlet Letter” March 13 to March 28 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center.

“This marks its Civic debut and brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic American tale to vivid life onstage,” Lasley said. “Both ‘The Scarlet Letter’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ will also feature weekday student matinees, aligning with literature curricula in central Indiana schools.”

The glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age of Fitzgerald’s classic novel is adapted by Simon Levy, according to Lasley.

“Something Rotten” is set for Oct. 3 to 18 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, “Something Rotten” is a Shakespearean spoof set in1590.

“Our holiday production, ‘A Christmas Story,” is quickly becoming a Civic tradition,” Lasley said. “Back by popular demand after its hit 2022 run, this Indiana-based holiday favorite captures the warmth and humor of the season, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.”

“A Christmas Story,” based in the fictional town of Hohman, Ind., runs Dec. 5 to Dec. 27 at The Tarkington.

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SAM BARBER

June 7

Sam Barber with special guests at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. For more, visit npdamp.com.

TOBY: A TRIBUTE TO TOBY KEITH

June 8

TOBY is a must-see show for country music lovers, a journey that will transport you to the heart of Nashville and leave you yearning for more.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS

June 8

Ben Harper is one of the boldest and most versatile songwriters of his generation,

The Scarlet Letter” is making its Civic debut as well. The classic tale follows strongwilled Hester Prynne as she tries to find her own moral compass and raise her daughter in a society that harshly punishes women for independent thought, sexuality, or defiance.

“Fiddler on the Roof” will close the season, running April 24 to May 9 at The Tarkington.

“‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is a timeless classic our audiences always cherish,” Lasley said. “Its heartfelt themes of love, family, acceptance and tradition continue to resonate across generations.”

Subscriptions will be available beginning May 28 and can be purchased at civictheatre. org or by calling or emailing the box office of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts at 317-843-3800 or tickets@thecenterpresents.org.

working in a cross-section of genres from pop, reggae and soul to blues, rock, funk and folk.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

CONCERTS AT THE COMMONS

June 14 - Sept. 27

Noblesville Parks will present free Concerts at the Commons from 7 to 9 p.m. at Federal Hill Commons, starting June 14. The concert series lineup features Steely Dane, Southern Accents, Jump, Shining Star, 16 Candles, Thunderstruck, Separate Ways, and The Eagles Project.

For more visit noblesvilleparks.org.

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EVENTS CALENDER

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CIVIC IN CONCERT: ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’

June 14

Set against the backdrop of a full orchestra, “Jesus Christ Superstar” explores the final week in the life of Jesus Christ, delving into the complexities of his relationships with his disciples, followers and the Roman Empire. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

THE WALLFLOWERS

June 14

The Wallflowers with special guest The Wild Flowers live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

CHASE RICE

June 14

Chase Rice with special guest Drake White at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.

For more, visit npdamp.com.

RICK SPRINGFIELD

July 17

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80’s Tour live at the Fishers Event Center. For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.

BAND OF HORSES

June 18

Band of Horses will perform at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. For more, visit npdamp.com.

“SEUSSICAL, JR.’

June 20-25

Civic Theatre presents a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, narrated by the Cat in the Hat. The story centers on Horton the Elephant and his discovery of a dust speck inhabited by the Whos. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

‘TITANIC THE MUSICAL’

June 20 & 21

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents a soaring musical depicting the triumphs, tragedies and intimate stories of diverse passengers, from poor immigrants to the wealthy elite like aboard the “Ship of Dreams.” For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

WATCHHOUSE

June 20

Watchhouse with special guest Two Runner live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

JAMES ARTHUR

June 21

James Arthur live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

PEACE ON EARTH: BEETHOVEN’S 9TH SYMPHONY

June 22

Experience the joy of fellowship with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s season finale. Experience the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir’s season finale, a dream of peace featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, humanity’s monument to universal love, and Schoenberg’s Peace on Earth.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

REVUE!

June 23

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program presents REVUE! Central Indiana high schoolers will showcase scenes, dance, solo, trio and small group performances in a fun, cabaret-style evening. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

THE RETURN OF THE KING

June 27

See award-winning Tyler Christopher and The Roustabout Showband in The Return of the King, a top Elvis tribute show recreating a live concert experience with hits from all eras and authentic costumes. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

ELTON & ME

June 29

Pianist and singer-songwriter Salvadore Liberto delivers a solo concert of piano and voice, playing the Rocket Man’s songs alongside his own. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERTS AT LIONS

PARK

July 6 - Aug. 3

Enjoy the music in Zionsville’s Lions Park Sunday evenings July 6 - Aug. 3. Beginning at 7 p.m. enjoy the annual concerts by the gazebo. Food is available for a donation. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! For more, visit zionsvillelions.com

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES AND THE WOOD BROTHERS

July 10

St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers with special guest Yasmin Williams live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis.

For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

YO LA TENGO + BUILT TO SPILL

July 17

Yo La Tengo and Built to Spill live at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. For more, visit npdamp.com.

‘WAITRESS’

July 17 - Aug. 31

Beef & Boards presents Sara Bareilles’ musical, a heartwarming story of friendship, motherhood, and finding happiness through pie in a small town.

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

SHAKEY GRAVES: AND THE WAR CAME10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

July 20

Shakey Graves with special guest Hovvdy at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit broadripplepark.com.

‘LEGALLY BLONDE’

July 24-27

Civic Theatre presents the award-winning musical “Legally Blonde.” a fun and actionpacked show with memorable songs and dynamic dances, following Elle Woods’ journey of tackling stereotypes and scandal to achieve her dreams.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

MICHAEL FRANTI + SPEARHEAD

July 25

Michael Franti and Spearhead live at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. For more, visit npdamp.com.

MOLLY HATCHET: SOUTHERN ROCK LEGENDS

July 25

Florida Southern rock band Molly Hatchet has delivered bluesy, metal-tinged boogie since the early ‘70s, known for hits such as “Flirtin’ With Disaster” and “Dreams I’ll Never See.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

LEANNE MORGAN

July 26

Leanne Morgan will perform her show “Just Getting Started” live at the Fishers Event Center for two shows.

For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.

VERSATILITY ON DISPLAY

Hancock Dance Theatre to present ‘Summer Solstice’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre company dancer Abigail Lessaris views “Summer Solstice” as the perfect showing of the versatility that Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre brings to the stage.

“Summer Solstice” is set for 7 p.m. June 6 and 5 p.m. June 7 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

silence, and most recently a piece with only a human heartbeat for a soundtrack. I have used spoken word in pieces before, but this is the first time it is only spoken-word for the entire piece.”

“The first piece of the show, ‘Let It Be Known,’ is a wonderful collaboration between spoken poetry and dance,” Lessaris said. “Without the melody of music guiding the movement, this piece has challenged the dancers to feel and sense one another on stage in a different way. Second, ‘Journey to Freedom’ is an important story of homeland, loss and resilience. This piece is so meaningful in our world today. We hope to shine a light on important issues. The final piece of the show tells the quirky story of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ The dancers portray a variety of characters who bring Alice on a journey of chaos. This piece is fun and a dancer’s favorite.”

Indianapolis resident Bruce Ford will present his poetry live on stage, integrated with the dancers.

“It is always a treat for dancers to work with other artists,” Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock said. “Bruce’s poetry is powerful, beautiful and personal and has been a perfect fit for GHDT.”

“Let It Be Known” runs 13 minutes.

“There are several pieces of poetry in the piece,” Hancock said. “The opening and closing sections do not include dancers but just highlight Ford and his artistry. I have created pieces without music, sometimes pieces only in

Ford said he is honored Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will interpret his poetry through the power of movement and expression.

“To witness my words come to life on stage through such a talented and visionary dance company is truly a dream come true,” Ford said. “Their artistry and passion will breathe a new dimension into my work, allowing audiences to experience the emotion and depth in a profound way.”

“Journey to Freedom” will feature music of Latvia, Poland and Ukraine. The piece explores the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of invasion, displacement, resilience and freedom. Hancock said GHDT has partnered with the Ukrainian Society of Indiana, the Polish Cultural Society of Indiana and the Latvian community of Indiana for the creation of the piece

“‘Journey to Freedom’ is a large piece, and I usually would have spent much more time preparing for a work of this scope, but my friend Svitlana Larmolenko Ramer approached me about creating a piece that focused on countries that have been invaded and occupied,” Hancock said. There are many powerful visuals in ‘Journey to Freedom’ and we are positive audiences are going to enjoy the variety of our final performance of the season.”

Following intermission, the company will present “Alice Lite.” GHDT last presented it in 2008.

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre. org.

Gregory

Kathak celebrates season

By Sara Palmer editorial@youarecurrent.com

This summer marks a milestone season for Nrityangan Kathak Academy, Indiana’s only institution dedicated to the North Indian classical dance form of Kathak. The Carmel-based school will celebrate its 10th annual showcase June 1 at The Tarkington at Carmel’s Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts and, just weeks later, make its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

DANCE

tures a unique collaboration between tap and Kathak, with Gregory Hancock Dance Theater company member Audrey Springer performing alongside Kathak dancer Pritikaa Biswas.

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Anindita Sen, Nrityangan has grown from six students to a thriving community of dancers, offering training and performance opportunities for students ages 6 to 60. The June 1 performance, which is free and open to the public, will feature 56 dancers performing a mix of traditional and cross-cultural works.

Among the highlights are a Kathak-jazz fusion accompanied live by George Wolfe, professor emeritus of music at Ball State University, along with tabla player Amudhan Venkateswaran. The program also fea-

“This number itself shows how much the school has grown,” said Sen, the school’s founder, president and artistic director. “We are an inclusive community, and it’s inspiring to see dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels come together to share in this beautiful art form.”

While the annual showcase is a longstanding tradition, this summer brings something entirely new: a performance at the All Indian Dance Festival at Carnegie Hall on July 5. The curated event features leading Indian classical dancers from around the globe.

Sen and a group of 20 academy dancers will represent Nrityangan at the festival.

“Carnegie Hall is an iconic venue, and for us to be able to perform there is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity,” Sen said. “This is a very big deal for the school and for our students.”

CHS graduate showcased

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

A love of the outdoors inspired Emma Hedrick’s New Works project.

PERFORMANCES

Hedrick, an award-winning vocalist and composer who has a master’s degree from the Royal Conservatoire in the Netherlands, helped create “Wild Stories: Native Ecosystems Retold.” The piece will comprise multiple original music pieces for Hedrick’s and jazz piano by Christopher Pitts to be accompanied by projections of photographs shot specifically for the performance by environmental scientist and nature photographer Mitch Korolev. The compositions will be informed by research into Indiana’s native ecosystems and will challenge the audience to notice the nuance in the environment.

mances will be presented at 8 p.m. May 31 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It will be livestreamed on the Center’s website. Free tickets are available at thecenterpresents. org.

Hedrick and Korolev are 2018 Carmel High School graduates.

The 2025 New Works premiere perfor-

The other New Works are “Blueprint of a Point Ascending” by dancer and choreographer Abby Marchesseault of Mishawaka, and “Sister Suffragists: Naomi Anderson and Lillian Thomas Fox” by poet Ming Joi Washington of Valparaiso.

“I’m looking forward to sharing these stories and putting them out into the world as well as seeing all the collaborative elements come together for the first time in The Tarkington with an audience,” Hedrick said. “I am grateful to the Center for the Performing Arts for creating and supporting this commissioning project and to be a part of the collaborative team of ‘Wild Stories.’”

Hedrick said she and Korolev have been working on the project since the summer of 2024.

Sen

Hedrick Korolev

A public hearing for Sewer Rate Ordinance NO. 05.12.2025 will be held on Monday June 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the TriCo Regional Sewer Utility office at 7236 Mayflower Park Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077 . ORDINANCE NO. 05-12-2025

An ordinance establishing a Utility-wide schedule of monthly user rates, late fees, connection fees, interceptor fees, application fees, plan review and inspection fees and other charges to be collected from the owners of property served by the sewage works of TriCo Regional Sewer Utility and matters connected therewith, replacing Ordinance 04-09-2024 and Ordinance 05-09-2005.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 13-26 TriCo Regional Sewer Utility (Utility) is a regional sewer district that owns, operates, manages and controls a sewage works and related facilities to collect, convey, treat and dispose of wastewater from residences, businesses, industries and institutions located within the boundaries of the Utility’s service area; and

WHEREAS, Indiana Code 13-26-11 authorizes the Utility’s Board of Trustees to adopt by ordinance a just and equitable schedule of rates, fees, and charges for sewer services rendered by the Utility, and may adjust its schedule of rates, fees, and charges by ordinance after notice and public hearing; and

WHEREAS, based upon a financial analysis conducted by Utility staff and recommended by LWG CPAs and Advisors, the Board of Trustees desires to update the rates, fees, and charges previously established pursuant to Ordinance 04-09-2024.

Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of TriCo Regional Sewer Utility, Indiana:

Section 1. Every person or entity whose premises are served by the sewage works shall be charged for the services provided. These charges are established in order that the Utility shall recover, from each user, revenue which is proportional to its use of the treatment works in terms of volume and load. User charges are levied to defray the cost of operation and maintenance (including replacement) of the sewage works.

Section 2. For the use of and the service rendered by said sewage works, rates and charges shall be collected from the owners of each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building that is connected to and discharges, either directly or indirectly, sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids into said sewage works. Any customer may, at his or her sole expense, install and maintain metering devices approved by the Utility (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) for determining the industrial wastes, water or other liquids discharged by said customer into said sewage works. The rates and charges to be collected by the Utility and paid by the customer shall include user charges, debt service costs, excessive strength surcharges and other service charges, which rates and charges shall be payable as hereinafter provided and shall be in an amount determinable as follows:

(a)Metered Users:

For users of the sewage works who are served by a metered water supply whosesewage discharge flows into the sewage works is measured by a metering deviceapproved by the Utility, the sewage rates and charges shall consist of a Treatment Rate based upon the quantity of sewage flow discharged into the sewage works as measured by said sewage flow measuring device then in use, and a Base Rate based on the size of the water meter(s) through which such user receives water utility service. For users of the sewage works whose sewage discharge flow into the sewage works is not measured, but whose water supply is metered, the sewage rates and charges shall consist of a Treatment Rate based upon the water used on or in the property or premises subject to such sewage rates and charges, as the same is measured by the water meter(s) through which such user receives water utility service, and a Base Rate based upon the size of the water meter(s) through which such user receives water utility service. For the purpose of billing and collecting the charges for sewage service, the water meter(s) or sewage flow measuring device shall be read monthly (or period equaling a month). The sewage rates and charges for said users shall be the sum of the Treatment Rate and the applicable Base Rate as set forth in the attached exhibits for each service area.

(b) Unmetered Users:

For users of the sewage works that are unmetered water users or accurate meter readings are not available, the monthly charge shall be determined as an average of single-family dwelling units, except as herein provided. Sewage service bills shall be rendered once each month (or a period equaling a month). The rate shall include a base rate according to the estimated meter size as listed below plus an estimated treatment charge as outlined on the schedule of rates and charges set forth in the attached exhibits for each service area.

For users of the sewage works that are unmetered water users or accurate meter readings are not available, and the users are not single-family dwelling units, the monthly charge shall be determined by estimating a meter size and treatment charge based upon anticipated consumption for the specific user Estimating of charges shall be at the Utility’s sole discretion, based upon available information about the connected building(s) and/or tenant(s), and consistent with Connection Fee determination. Sewage service bills shall be rendered once each month (or a period equaling a month).

Schedule of Monthly User Charges

Metered Users: User Charge

(1) Treatment Rate per 1,000 gallons of sewage flow, if measured or per 1,000 gallons of water usage if sewage flow is not measured ............................................................ $3.25

(2) Base Rate - per month, as follows:

5/8-inch water meter ……..………………$14.28

3/4-inch water meter* ……………………..$14.28

3/4-inch water meter

1-inch water meter*………………………$14.28

1-inch water meter ………………………..$31.28

1 ¼-inch water meter …………………….$48.48

1 ½-inch water meter …………………….$68.99

2-inch water meter ………………………$116.87

3-inch water meter ………………………$265.06

4-inch water meter ………………………$458.84

6-inch water meter ……………………$1,040.19

8-inch water meter ……………………$1,850.67

*Residential customers with a 3/4-inch meter or 1-inch meter shall be charged a base charge for a 5/8 inch meter. A residential customer shall mean a user of the sewage works whose premises or connected building is used primarily as a single-family residence.

Unmetered Users: User Charge

Residential: --

Single family residence/unit…………….$37.03 Duplexes………………………………….$74.06

(c) In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids in the sewage works, either directly or indirectly, has a metered water supply and in addition, is a user of water from another source which is not measured by a water meter or is measured by a meter not acceptable to the Utility, then the amount of water used shall be otherwise measured or determined by the Utility. In order to ascertain the rates or charges, the owner or other interested party shall, at its expense, install and maintain measuring devices approved by the Utility for the determination of sewage discharge.

(d) In the event two or more residential lots, parcels of real estate, or buildings discharging sanitary sewage, water or other liquids into the sewage works, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by a single water meter, then in each such case, for billing purposes, the quantity of water used shall be averaged for each user and the base charge, the flow rates and charges and minimum charge shall apply to each of the number of residential lots, parcels of real estate or buildings served through the single water meter.

(e) In the event a lot, parcel of real estate or building discharging sanitary sewage, industrial waste, water or other liquids into the sewage works either directly or indirectly, and uses water in excess of 10,000 gallons per month, and it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Utility that a portion of the water as measured by the water meter or meters does not and cannot enter the sewage works, then the owner or other interested party shall, at its expense, install and maintain a metering device approved by the Utility for the determination of actual quantity discharged to the sewage works.

(f) In the event two or more dwelling units such as mobile homes, apartments, or housekeeping rooms discharging sanitary sewage, water, or other liquids into the sewage works, either directly or indirectly, are users of water and the quantity of water is measured by one or more water meters, then in such case billing shall be for a single service in the manner set elsewhere herein, except than in addition to the computed monthly bill: the number of dwelling units with two or more bedrooms multiplied by the monthly base rate for a 5/8-inch water meter shall be included, plus the number of one-bedroom dwelling units multiplied by 0.75 and the monthly base rate for a 5/8-inch water meter shall be included. In the case of mobile home courts, the number of dwelling units shall be computed and added to any other dwelling units served through the meter(s). A dwelling unit shall be interpreted as a room or rooms or any other space or spaces in which cooking facilities are provided.

(g) In order to recover the cost of monitoring industrial wastes, the Utility shall charge the user the actual cost of the monitoring. This charge will be reviewed and revised on the same basis as all other rates and charges in the ordinance.

(h) Where the Utility determines that a customer’s sewage, water, or other liquids discharged into the sewage works exceeds any limits established in the Utility’s current Sewer Use Ordinance, the Utility shall, at its sole discretion, determine and apply additional charges for treating the stronger-than-normal waste, and charge the customer for any costs to determining user-specific waste strength.

(i) Such rates and charges shall be prepared, billed and collected by the Utility in the manner provided by law and any other applicable ordinance. The rates and charges for all users shall be prepared and billed monthly. The rates and charges may be billed to the tenant or tenants occupying properties served, unless otherwise requested in writing by the owner, but such billing shall in no way relieve the owner from liability in the event payment is not made as herein required. The owner of the property or properties served, which are occupied by a tenant or tenants, shall have the right to examine the collection records of the Utility for the purpose of determining whether bills have been paid by such tenant or tenants.

(j) Rates and charges established herein shall apply to each and every lot, parcel of real estate or building connected to the sewage works and located within the Utility’s service area. Rates and charges applicable to all lots, parcels of real estate, buildings, or utilities connected to the sewage works and located outside the Utility’s service area shall be incorporated in and established by separate agreement with interested parties.

(k) For the service rendered to TriCo Regional Sewer Utility, said Utility shall be subject to the same rates and charges herein above provided, or to rates and charges established in harmony therewith.

Section 3. The Return Check Charge for NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) shall be charged in the amount of $30.00 per check.

Section 4. Any current charges on the monthly user invoice that remain unpaid after the listed due date shall be assessed a late fee. The late fee assessed will be 10% of the unpaid current charges. This fee will be added to the following month’s user invoice.

Section 5. A Reinspection fee of $100.00 shall be charged to the property owner for each reinspection if a property fails an inspection or requires more than two inspections.

Section 6. An application fee of One Hundred Fifty Dollar ($150.00) per EDU, up to a maximum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) per permit, is due and payable at the time of submittal or issuance of the connection permit. Requested revisions to previously issued permits shall be considered a new permit and shall be subject to the application fee of $150.00.

Section 7. Utility Wide Connection Fee

Prior to receiving a permit to connect to Utility sewer, the owner, lessee or developer of any real estate within the Utility’s service area shall pay to the Utility a connection fee of Two Thousand EightyThree Dollars ($2,083.00) per EDU. Wherever practical the Utility shall utilize Indiana Administrative Code 327 IAC 3-6-11 to determine estimated average daily flow, based upon 310 gallons per day per EDU, and the proposed use of the real estate to be served. Wastewater loading may also be considered. The minimum connection fee per parcel is one EDU. The Utility, in its sole discretion, shall determine the basis for and calculation of EDUs for the real estate to be served. Utility staff shall use professional judgment and consider available data in making this determination.

The owner, lessee or developer of the real estate may submit data to the Utility which purports to provide a more accurate estimation of the average daily flow (for example from water bills or other actual data setting forth flow from similar facilities). BOD, suspended solids, and other wastewater loadings may similarly be considered. Upon receipt and review of the data provided, the Utility may, in its absolute discretion, agree to an EDU amount that is other than the amount determined as specified above. The Utility may review real estate’s usage from time to time; if real estate is found to exceed the previously agreed amount, then upon

notice by the Utility, the owner, lessee, or developer of said real estate shall promptly pay Utility the difference in EDUs at the current rate. Real estate’s usage may include water consumption and/or wastewater loading characteristics. Any change in use or additions, renovations or alterations of said real estate may trigger review of usage by the Utility.

For single-family residential property or development, the Connection Fee is due prior to receiving a permit to connect to the Utility’s sewer. For all other uses the Connection Fee is due prior to beginning construction of any sanitary sewer infrastructure.

For commercial property or development, each tenant space shall be assigned at least one EDU. Utility staff shall consider available data in determining Connection Fees. Plans for any tenant improvement or buildout must be reviewed and approved by the Utility prior to beginning construction. If the Utility determines that estimated usage of a tenant improvement or buildout exceeds the previously agreed amount, then the owner, lessee, or developer of said real estate shall promptly pay Utility the difference in EDUs at the current rate. Any capacity allocation or purported commitment for capacity is not binding upon the Utility until Connection fees are paid in full. Additional permitting, improvements, and inspections may be required for tenants needing pretreatment and/or FOG facilities.

Residential lots previously containing a dwelling that was connected to the Utility’s sanitary sewers and having paid a monthly sewer service billing are exempt from the connection charge in the event the dwelling is demolished, and new residential dwelling built on the same real estate.

Section 8. Utility Wide Interceptor Fee

In addition to the connection charge set forth above based upon EDU’s there is also an Interceptor Fee of Four Thousand Seventy-five Dollars ($4,075.00) per acre. Residential lots previously containing a dwelling that was connected to the Utility’s sanitary sewers and having paid a monthly sewer service billing are exempt from the Interceptor Fee in the event the dwelling is demolished, and new residential dwelling built on the same real estate. Lots and parcels that are part of a Utility neighborhood sewer extension project in which local sewer charges are assessed by ordinance are also exempt.

For a development or redevelopment that will extend a sanitary sewer main, the Interceptor fee is due prior to beginning construction of any sanitary sewer infrastructure. For a single parcel or structure that will

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION

Docket No. PZ-2025-00103 OA

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing upon a proposal by the Carmel Common Council to amend the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) pursuant to documents filed with the Department of Community Services as follows:

Amend Sections 2.20, 2.21 and 9.03 of the UDO relating to Development Plan (“DP”) and Architectural Design, Exterior Lighting, Landscaping, and Signage (“ADLS”) requirements, application, consideration, and approval processes. This ordinance further requires Development Plan approval in B1 and B2 districts.

Designated as Docket No. PZ-2025-00103 OA, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Second Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

The file for this proposal (Docket No. PZ-2025-00103 OA), including Council Resolution No. CC05-05-25-01 may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laserfiche or at the Carmel Department of Community Services, Division of Planning and Zoning, Carmel City Hall, Third Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN, 40632.

Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary.

Bric Butler, Administrator

Carmel Plan Commission

(317) 571-2417

May 16, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION

Docket No. PZ-2025-00101 OA

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing upon a proposal by the Carmel Common Council to amend the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) pursuant to documents filed with the Department of Community Services as follows:

Amend Sections 5.72. 9.08 and 11.02 of the Unified Development Ordinance in order to revise the standards, approval process and definitions related to Group Homes.

Designated as Docket No. PZ-2025-00101 OA, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Second Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

The file for this proposal (PZ-2025-00101 OA), including Council Resolution No. CC-02-03-25-07, may be examined on the City’s website through Public Documents – Laser Fiche, or at the Carmel Department of Community Services, Division of Planning and Zoning, Carmel City Hall, Third Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN,46032.

Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary.

Bric Butler, Administrator

Carmel Plan Commission

(317) 571-2417

May 16, 2025

connect to an existing sanitary sewer main, the Interceptor fee is due prior to receiving a permit to connect to Utility sewer.

Section 9. Plan Review and Inspection Fee

Plans and specifications for facilities to be connected to the Utility’s collection system shall be reviewed by Utility staff or its designated consultant for conformance with industry and Utility standards. Construction of new facilities shall not commence without prior written authorization by Utility staff. All new facilities shall be inspected by Utility staff or its designated consultant during and after construction to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and Utility standards. All testing must be conducted in the presence of Utility staff or its designated consultant.

Prior to commencement of plan review activities, the owner, lessee or developer of facilities to be connected shall pay the following minimum charges. Additional charges shall be assessed when the Utility incurs plan review and inspection expenses in excess of minimum charges, and shall be paid within 30 days of notification. Utility’s plan review and inspection expenses shall be assessed on a time and material basis. Staff time will be billed at current hourly rates inclusive of all benefits, taxes, and general supervision. Use of vehicles and major equipment will be billed at current rates provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Vendor invoices, utilities, and consumables, if any, will be billed at cost.

$5.00 per linear foot of gravity sewer, low pressure sewer, or force main

$0.04 per gallon of lift station pumping capacity

Section 10. Prior Schedule of Monthly User Charges

This ordinance shall preempt, supersede, and wholly replace Ordinance 04-09-2024 and any other prior Ordinances of the Utility as the same may be amended from time to time by the Utility. Nothing in the Ordinance shall be construed as limiting the applicability of the Utility’s various use ordinances or other definitions or terms contained in other Ordinances, with exception only to the specific Schedule of Monthly User Charges set forth therein.

Section 11. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence, or provision of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any part of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts.

Section 12. The revised rates shall become effective for service received July 1, 2025, and thereafter.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION

Docket No. PZ-2025-00104 OA

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing upon a proposal by the Carmel Department of Community Services to amend the Carmel Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) pursuant to documents filed with the Department of Community Services as follows: Amend Sections 9.02 and 11.02 of the Unified Development Ordinance to revise Certificate of Occupancy standards and associated definitions related to changes in occupancy Designated as Docket No. PZ-2025-00104 OA, the hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Second Floor, Carmel, Indiana 46032.

The file for this proposal (PZ-2025-00104 OA), may be examined on the City’s website through Public Documents – Laser Fiche, or at the Carmel Department of Community Services, Division of Planning and Zoning, Carmel City Hall, Third Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN,46032.

Any written comments or objections to the proposal should be filed with the Secretary of the Plan Commission on or before the date of the Public Hearing. All written comments and objections will be presented to the Commission. Any oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard by the Commission at the hearing according to its Rules of Procedure. In addition, the hearing may be continued from time to time by the Commission as it may find necessary.

Bric Butler, Administrator

Carmel Plan Commission

(317) 571-2417

May 16, 2025

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Across

1. Construct

6. Ankle bones

11. Equal (with)

12. Guys who fly

13. Many, many camp quarters?

15. Battery end

16. Historical periods

17. Heartburn relief tablet

19. 502, in old Rome

20. Crooked Stick golf club

21. Srta., in France

22. Peace, in the Middle

East

25. They’re fit for kings and queens

27. One-time anchor at Castleton Square Mall

30. David Letterman’s spring sign

31. Colts lineman fined for hunger strike?

34. Bold poker bet

35. His epitaph is from one of his poems: “Cast a cold Eye/On Life, on Death./ Horseman, pass by!”

36. Crass

38. Anaconda kin

42. Santa Monica-to-Jacksonville rte.

43. Art Deco artist

46. Bier Brewery brew, briefly

47. Handyman letters

48. All over again

49. Misbehave 51. Fishers mayor...and an anagram of 13- and 31-Across

54. Fortune-telling cards

Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation Notice to Bidders

Project: Commercial Indoor Pool Resurfacing 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, IN 46032

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Indiana Code 5-22-6 and Indiana Code 5-22-9, the Carmel/ Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (the “Board”) will receive sealed proposals from qualified vendors interested in providing commercial indoor pool resurfacing services to take place at the Monon Center at Central Park, 1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, Indiana 46032. Interested parties should submit proposals via the City of Carmel’s e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin, no later than 11:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

All proposals received will be opened and the names of offerors read aloud as soon as possible after 11:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at a meeting open to the public in the Conference Room at the: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices 1411 E. 116th Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032. No late proposals shall be accepted.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and two (2) references for customers purchasing similar services and supplies from the offeror. All proposals must be valid for sixty (60) days from the submittal date. It is anticipated that the Board will issue notice of award of a contract to the selected offeror at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 10, 2025, with the requirement of having the designated services and supplies delivered, installed and fully operational no later than August 29, 2025.

The specifications are attached and set forth in detailed documents on file via the City’s e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the portal prior to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. All questions and responses will be publicly posted to the portal.

The Board reserves the right to waive any requirements or formalities in the RFP process, to select the proposal the Board determines, in its sole discretion, to be the most appropriate response to the Request for Proposals and/or to reject all proposals submitted. The Board, or its designated agent(s), reserves the right to investigate the qualifications and experience of each offeror and to negotiate additional or revised terms to those contained in any proposal in keeping with the requirement that all eligible offerors are accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals. The Board may require an interview process for responsive, qualified and eligible offerors. Proposals not sufficiently detailed or submitted in an unacceptable form may be rejected by the Board. Except as otherwise required by Indiana law or under order from a court of jurisdiction, the Board may not disclose the content of proposals during: (a) discussions or (b) negotiations with an eligible offeror to other eligible offerors.

55. Follow

56. Shorthand, for short

57. Stinging insects

Down

1. Sarajevo’s setting

2. Straighten, in a way

3. Apple product

4. Stow cargo

5. Most IU profs

6. Colts division rivals

7. Greek war god

8. LBJ’s successor

9. Get comfy

10. Dissed

12. Bushy ‘do

14. “___ the ramparts...”

15. WISH spots

18. Fiasco

20. Apple product

21. Least significant

23. Designate

24. Anthem alternative

26. Overly quick

28. Indy-born author: ___ Blount, Jr.

29. Opposite of NNW

31. ISO wind section

32. Feral feline

33. Ticker-___ parade

34. Like some Fever fans

37. Accept as a tenant

39. Asks for money

40. Musical works

41. Midday snooze

44. Hinkle Fieldhouse whistle blowers

45. PanAm competitor of old

48. Oodles

49. Palindromic girl’s name

50. Word with pool or pit

52. Wash. neighbor

53. Morning moisture Answers on Page 31

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