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Property tax deductions are expected to increase in the coming years in Carmel because of Senate Enrolled Act 1. In turn, net assessed value will decrease. The combination means less tax revenue for tax entities like schools. (Image courtesy of Policy Analytics)
By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com
The financial impact of the state’s 2025 property tax legislation is greater than originally expected for Carmel Clay Schools.
Initially, the district thought it would collect $94 million less than projected if Senate Enrolled Act 1 hadn’t been passed, but further calculations put the amount closer to $120 million in losses over the next eight years — about $15 million annually — according to Superintendent Thomas Oestreich.
It’s a significant loss, as property tax revenue funds a school district’s operational expenses, such as utilities, transportation and some non-teacher personnel, including school bus drivers and custodians. And in Carmel, property tax revenue supports certain teacher salaries and school resource officers via referendums.
Those referendums aren’t expected to generate as much funds as originally projected, either. SEA 1 will depress net assessed value — the monetary amount a property is taxed on — via an increase in homestead deductions and tax credits.
It appears likely CCS will put a new referendum on the ballot for November.
Administration and the school board are still discussing possible scenarios, including a possible tax rate and revenue amounts.
Amanda Koushyar, CCS director of finance, said the district is considering two main options, one that would generate $47.1 million and $62 million, and another that would generate between $45.1 million and $59.3 million, annually. Each referendum would last for eight years. The amounts factor in expected inflation year over year.
Oestreich said SEA1 reduces support for schools without voter input.
“We believe our voters deserve a chance to decide if they want the same level of educational services, programs and opportunities that our students experienced yesterday to experience tomorrow and moving forward,” he said.
“We’re not even getting what the community said they wanted us to invest, right now … and I think that’s significant,” school board member Kristina Wheeler said.
A potential draft of the referendum question for the ballot could be brought to the board at its May 13 meeting. The figures that will appear on the ballot would be a maximum tax rate and levy, however the school board determines the annual referendum rate and could
set it lower.
Whichever direction the board chooses, taxpayers would still pay less than they would if SEA1 was not enacted, according to data presented during an April 22 school board meeting.
Barry Gardner of Indianapolis-based Policy Analytics said net assessed value in Carmel is expected to decrease by 3.5 percent annually over the next five years. Businesses are exempt from paying tax on personal property of up to $2 million in 2026. Gardner said this is another $2.5 million in assessed value that will not be taxed.
“As assessed value is going to decline, it counteracts the situation we had before,” Gardner said.
Administrators said there is no way to cut expenses to make up for the annual $15 million shortfall without significant impacts.
Any cuts would likely target staff, as personnel costs are most of a school’s budget.
CCS Associate Superintendent Roger McMichael said doing so would mean less school bus drivers — and more students without bus services — and fewer instructional aides in classrooms.
“We don’t have $15 million in waste, not anywhere close to it,” he said.
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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Several Carmel officials believe the city’s recent efforts to address housing challenges satisfy several mandates in House Enrolled Act 1001, a new law that aims to reduce the state’s housing shortage.
Others aren’t so sure.
Sergey Grechukhin, an attorney and City of Carmel transactions chief, said HEA1001 is so broad that some parts appear to conflict with each other, and he expects the state legislature to make amendments in the future. But for now, he interprets the law to mean the city must take at least some future action to comply.
The Carmel City Council held a special meeting April 20 at City Hall to discuss the local impact of HEA1001, which requires cities to submit a detailed housing progress report to the state by Jan. 1, 2027, follow new guidelines for development fee structures and conduct a public hearing to review the Unified Development Ordinance by the end of the year.
But in recent years, Carmel has taken several steps to address local housing issues. It formed the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Housing in late 2024 and launched a thorough review of its Unified Development Ordinance that same year. So, some city officials feel certain HEA1001 requirements have
“We’re 20 years ahead of the rest of the state,” City Council President Matt Snyder said. “So, we should already get credit for most of this. We’ve already done it. It’s like your child cleaning their room, and then you telling them to clean their room and penalizing them for not doing anything.”
Mike Hollibaugh, director of Carmel’s Department of Community Services, isn’t convinced the city’s past actions will exempt it from HEA1001
“I don’t think doing nothing is going
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said if the state is unhappy with the city’s interpretation of the law, Carmel will likely receive a warning letter and can revisit the matter. She said the city already has “tons of data” on how it has grown and densified housing options in recent years.
“It’s frustrating, the one-size-fits-all (approach),” Finkam said. “I believe that any reasonable person looking at what we’ve done in the past two or three decades will say we’re meeting the intent of what they’re trying to accomplish.”
HEA1001 affects municipalities across the state, but two provisions impacted Carmel more directly. The law voids caps on rental properties recently enacted in Carmel and Fishers, and it essentially cancels Carmel’s short-term rental regulations.
City Councilor Jeff Worrell expressed frustration with the legislation.
“This is getting to the point of ridiculous,” he said. “I will take the position, even if it costs us money, that we have to defend our neighborhoods and defend the way that Carmel has been developed.”
Finkam said she plans to have city departments track how much time they spend on administrative work tied to HEA1001.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read past coverage of residents expressing concern about the ICE office in Carmel at youarecurrent.com.
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Many Carmel residents are concerned about the impact of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative office that recently opened in the city. Several have expressed fear and displeasure at recent city council meetings and at a town hall meeting organized by a local nonprofit.
But not everyone shares their apprehensions.
Angela Brown, a permanent U.S. resident who immigrated from the Philippines in 1992, told Current she believes having an ICE office in Carmel will make the community more safe.
“These people signed up to protect our country and our cities, and I respect that,” she said. “As long as you’re abiding by the rules and laws, you have nothing to be afraid of.”
Her husband, Rob Brown, shared his thoughts on the local ICE presence during the public comment portion of the April 20 Carmel City Council meeting. Of the 10 people who shared, he was the only one to speak favorably of the office.
“There just needed to be somebody to step out and say, ‘There are immigrants in our community who are not fearful, and these ICE people coming in are probably good folks who just want to do a job and aren’t wanting to shake people down,’” Rob Brown told Current of his decision to speak publicly.
He said those on the other side often conflate support for ICE with being anti-immigrant, which he described as a “wholly unfair and false characterization.”
“The bottom line is this: Any law-abiding person should feel welcome in our community, be they immigrants or ICE agents, and we ought not apply stereotypes to either,” Brown said. “It rings disingenuous when ICE opponents rightfully fight against stereotypes/profiling while simultaneously stereotyping the 20,000 men and women of ICE based on the bad behavior of a few.”
Caroline Pyle, who grew up in Carmel
and returned to the area in 2022, said she believes projections about the ICE office’s potential negative impact in the community are overblown.
“It’s another federal office; I would imagine we have several throughout the state,” Pyle said. “I don’t know if (ICE selected Carmel) because they had real estate available in Carmel. I don’t know if they’re particularly concerned about the demographics in Carmel. I don’t know why they chose Carmel, and I’m sure we never will, but I don’t see what the big deal is.”
Pyle condemned the shooting deaths of two Minnesota protesters by ICE officials earlier this year but said that doesn’t mean the entire department is corrupt or that similar violence will happen here.
Chuck Ford, a longtime Carmel resident and former Carmel High School teacher, referred Current to an April 1 Facebook post he made that didn’t mince words expressing his opinion on the local ICE office.
In the post, Ford blamed the Biden administration for allowing millions of “undocumented and unvetted illegals” to enter the U.S., including many he described as dangerous felons.
“These great Americans (at ICE) are protecting us from this invasion of illegals,” Ford said. “If you entered our country illegally, you are a criminal! I proudly support ICE headquarters in Carmel.”
Rob Brown said he believes many Carmel residents who don’t mind ICE opening an office in Carmel aren’t willing to say so publicly.
“I’ve tried offering counterpoints in conversations on this topic, but I am usually interrupted, shouted down and then met with extreme comparisons, such as comparing ICE to Nazis. Any counterfactuals are immediately dismissed,” he said. “It’s like people have closed their ears and minds to information that they don’t like.”
Pyle said she encourages those with differing viewpoints on the matter to have a “candid dialogue.”
“I don’t see how, as a country, we find our way out of this without some sort of mutual discussion,” Pyle said. “I hope we do find our way out of it, because we are in a very sad position right now.”
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
A hired caretaker is accused of defrauding an elderly Carmel woman of nearly $29,000 over two years.
Adula Valdivia of Indianapolis has been charged with fraud, multiple counts of theft and exploitation of an endangered adult. She was arrested earlier this month and released from the Hamilton County Jail after posting bond.
The Carmel Police Department began investigating Valdivia in November 2025 after the Indiana Department of Adult Protective Services alerted the agency of possible elder abuse, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Valdivia, who worked for Visiting Angels of Carmel, began providing in-home care to the elderly woman in 2020. The woman’s niece and a neighbor became suspicious in 2024 after Valdivia had not been seen at the home for a while but continued to record hours of service there. They also discovered several credit card invoices with unusually high balances, the affidavit stated.
Investigators reviewed the woman’s financial accounts and found 19 payments between 2023 to 2025 to Reinigen, a company owned — but dissolved in 2023 — by Valdivia.
During the same time period, police also found 16 credit card payments to Valdivia totaling $6,065.98. In addition, they discovered dozens of airline tickets purchased for Valdivia or her associates, primarily between Indianapolis and Hermosillo, Mexico. The airline tickets cost more than $15,000 in total.
The elderly woman told police she had not purchased the airline tickets for herself nor given anyone else permission to buy them, the affidavit states.
Valdivia told police she meant to use her own credit card to purchase the airline tickets. She said the other credit card payments were for her caretaker services, but a representative from Visiting Angels of Carmel told police the company paid Valdivia directly.
Current reached out to Visiting Angels of Carmel and Valdivia’s attorney, Ron Gemma, for comment but did not receive a response. Valdivia’s trial is set for Aug. 10.
By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com
After more than a decade of talks, a new plan is in place for a grocery store at The Farm in Zionsville on Michigan Road.
The Zionsville Plan Commission ap proved a development plan April 20 for a 26,000-square-foot grocery store at the mixed-use campus at U.S. 421 and Sycamore Street, just west of the Carm el border.
The proposal underwent significant changes since first introduced in 2013. The square footage is dramatically less than the initial proposal of 60,000. There is one loading bay instead of multiple, and deliveries will be on the east side of the store instead of the south.
their traditional corporate architecture,” Pittman said.
“I think this is a great fit for the location,” Commission Member Josh Fedor said.
The commission unanimously approved the development plan.
Carmel resident Steve Pittman of Pittman Investors, the developer of the project, said the store will create 60 to 80 permanent jobs with competitive wages.
The store itself will have a design meant to fit that of Zionsville and The Farm campus with limestone, wood and natural tone stucco aesthetics.
“We’re not allowing any company
Store hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is unclear what company will occupy the to-be built grocery store. The project received some pushback from the Timber Ridge Homeowners Association, which is south of The Farm, citing traffic and noise concerns. The group requested the project be continued to the May 18 plan commission meeting under the commission’s remonstrator rules. The request was denied.
Pittman said noise will be mitigated based on the location of the loading bay and an 8-foot wall. Deliveries are expected to occur three times a week.
“There is no better way to buffer what we’re all doing,” he said.
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Indiana’s Vaisakhi Festival Celebration, a free, family-friendly spring event, will debut May 9 at the gazebo at Carmel’s Civic Square.
Vaisakhi, a major celebration in the Sikh tradition, is typically celebrated in mid-April. Although Carmel’s event is scheduled a bit later, it will promote key Vaisakhi values of unity, gratitude and seva, or selfless service.
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Vaisakhi will include local food and retail vendors, live music and dancing, face painting, balloon twisting, a community blood drive and an opportunity to learn about the significance of the Sikh turban.
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“The core inspiration behind this event is to showcase our culture and heritage to our fellow residents,” said event organizer Asawari Kaur, a Carmel
Kaur hopes the event will bring together Carmel residents of various backgrounds as they celebrate the spring season together. Organizers expect more than 1,000 people to attend the inaugural event.
“I want attendees to walk away with a deeper appreciation for our heritage, new connections with their neighbors and great memories,” Kaur said.
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The Clean Swap Workshop — Carmel Green Initiative will host The Clean Swap Workshop seminar at 6 p.m. May 7 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St. The free program will highlight ways to reduce toxins in the home and provide recipes for making cleaning and personal care products. Learn more at bit.ly/4w311ug.
Indiana Artisan scavenger hunt — Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Range Line Rd., will host Mission: Mom-Possible, a momthemed scavenger hunt, from 1 to 5 p.m. May 9. Scavenger hunters of all ages will receive a clue sheet featuring six hints to discover beautiful art pieces scattered throughout the store. Those who complete the hunt will be entered to win a gift collection handcrafted by Hoosiers.
Local artist wanted — The Indiana Fever is searching for a central Indiana artist to design and hand-paint a mural on the interior wall of the player parking garage at the new Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center, currently under construction. Applications are due by July 5, and an artist will be selected by July 31. The mural will be painted in early 2027, ahead of the facility’s opening. Interested applicants can attend a virtual workshop June 15 to learn more about the project. Eligible applicants are professional mural artists over the age of 18 living in central Indiana, including Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan or Shelby counties. Interested artists can apply online at indyarts.grantplatform.com.
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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
For Dr. Alex Kor, his mission is to tell his parents’ remarkable story.
A Carmel resident and podiatrist, he is the son of Holocaust survivors Michael “Mickey” Kor and Eva Mozes Kor. He shared his parents’ story April 24 at the City of Carmel Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Kor traveled to Auschwitz more than 20 times with his late mother, Eva, a survivor of Nazi physician Josef Mengele’s experiments. Eva Kor founded the CANDLES Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute, and Alex Kor serves on its board.
Kor authored a book, “A Blessing, Not a Burden,” which chronicles his parents’ lives.
Mickey survived three concentration camps. His parents and an older brother were murdered by Nazis.
Mickey Kor was liberated April 15, 1945, in Buchenwald camp in Germany when two U.S. soldiers found his father in raggedy clothes and infested with lice.
“They gave my father a Coca-Cola, his Champagne,” Kor said. “The battalion was under the direction of Lt. Col. Andrew Neff, who hailed from all places, Terre Haute, Ind. Eventually with the help of enough family, my father moved to Terre Haute.”
Mickey died in 2021 at age 95.
“I miss my dad every day,” he said. “I miss his silly Purdue hat that he would wear all the time, even when he was giving (museum) tours.”
Eva and her twin sister, Miriam, were subject to human experiments by Mengele, known as the “Angel of Death.”
“My mother ultimately healed herself emotionally and physically 50 years after liberation from Auschwitz by forgiving the Nazis,” he said. “Her lifelong dedication to teaching others the lessons of the Holocaust never wavered and never did her concerns for antisemitism.”
On their visit to Auschwitz on July 2, 2019, Eva was trying to finish a speech she planned to give in 2020 on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
“I said, ‘Mom, you’re not getting any younger, when are you going to slow down. You’re traveling so much,’” Kor said. “She looked at me like I was crazy and she said, ’Slow down — what are you talking about? Unfortunately, I have so much work to do. There’s so much hate, antisemitism, bigotry and racism in the world. Unfortunately, my work is needed more than ever.’ My mother never got to give that speech. She died two days later in that hotel.”
Kor read part of that 2019 unfinished speech.
“Much of the world around us is in turmoil with hate crimes and antisemitism at a level not seen since World War II,” he read. “It is in part due to the current world situation that my active responsibility to share my memories in an effort to educate the world with the hope that this education will keep another Auschwitz from happening feels more important than ever. (There) is nothing I can do to change my past, but I can change my future and hopefully that of others. Saying never again is not enough. We must act with a definite purpose with a common goal.”
Kor said he hopes those who heard his presentation think about his parents and other Holocaust survivors who have used their terrible experiences to make the world a better place.
“Please promise me that their efforts will not be in vain,” he said. “My mother proclaimed that we all must use the memories that came from this painful experience to make the world better now and for future generations.”
By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com
School calendars for 2027-28 and 28-29 at Carmel Clay Schools keep what most families and staff prefer: a Wednesday first day of school, weeklong fall breaks and another week for spring break.
The Carmel Clay school board approved the calendars at its April 29 meeting.
The 2027-28 school year starts Aug. 11; fall break is Oct. 11 to 15; Thanksgiving break is Nov. 24 to 26; winter break is Dec. 20 to Jan. 3; and spring break is April 3 to 7. The last day of school is May 25.
The following year, the school year will begin Aug. 9, with fall break Oct. 9 to 13; Thanksgiving break Nov. 22 to 24; winter break Dec. 25 to Jan. 8; and spring break April 2 to 6. The school year will end May 24.
School calendars are created based on input from both families and staff. The school district surveyed both parties and received responses from more than 2,500 parents and 600 staff members.
Holly Herrera, assistant superintendent of staff and student services, said more than 60 percent of families prefer a weeklong fall break. The ability to travel for vacation during a not-as-popular time of the year was one reason. Staff also prefer a week of fall break, using it as a week to recharge.
A desire to have the school year end before Memorial Day was a common theme among comments left by both parents and staff through the survey. Spring breaks are aligned with other area school districts.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Humane Society for Hamilton County will host its first major fundraiser of the year — Wine, Wags & Whiskers — at 6 p.m. May 9 at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel.
According to HSHC Events Manager Jennifer Dant, the fundraiser is critical for support of daily operations.
“As one of the only truly nokill shelters in Indiana, the funds raised at this event are essential to helping us find forever homes for the thousands of Hamilton County animals who come to us unwanted or in critical condition,” Dant said.
Anyone can participate in the auction, which is now open online.
HSHC is adding a bourbon toss in addition to a spirits pull.
“We were looking for something different this year to add a little more fun and activity to the event besides just having a wine tasting,” HCHS Director of Marketing Gabbie Hennessey said. “One of our staff members has seen that in action, and she said it always brought a lot of fun and activity to the event.”
General admission is $95. For reserved seating and access to a VIP Black Cat Club, guests can purchase a half table for four guests for $750 or a full table for eight guests for $1,500.
The 21-and-older event will feature wine, food, adoptable animals and ways to support the work of the HSHC. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse and bid on a silent auction, purchase specialty wines featuring adoptable HSHC animals and participate in a “Jackpawt” raffle for $1,250 worth of scratch-offs and $1,250 in retail gift cards.
“These funds are primarily for our survivor program,” Hennessey said.
“We take in animals that haven’t had a second chance. We depend on donations to help with that so we can make sure our animals are given the best care, so they then can succeed, and hopefully be adopted to a loving family.”
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In Indianapolis, the month of May is simply special.
“It’s like our December for a lot of other states,” 500 Festival CEO and President Dave Neff said. “It’s sort of our best month of the year given all the excitement and buzz, and obviously we’re a big part of that in collaboration with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and now IMS museum.”
Neff started his roles Jan. 1, replacing Bob Bryant, who retired. Neff had spent the previous two years as the CEO of Boilermaker Alliance, Purdue University’s NIL collective.
Neff started his career in 2007 at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. He then worked for ExactTarget, which was purchased by Salesforce in 2013.
“These are the types of roles that don’t come along very often,” he said. “My predecessor was in the seat for 12 years, and believe it or not, this is our 70th year as an organization. We were started in 1957 after four civic leaders had gone down to the Kentucky Derby in 1956 and saw what they started with the Kentucky Derby Festival. So, (they) kind of brought that idea back to Indy. To be the fifth leader in a 70-year span is pretty special.”
Neff, who grew up on the northeast side of Indianapolis and graduated from Heritage Christian High School, said he understands the significance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500 to the state’s identity.
Neff studied sports administration at Ball State University
“I’ve worked in the (sports administration) space, so to combine that with my love and passion for this community (is rewarding), because we’re really a community organization,” he said. “It’s just a perfect marriage, and so I’m thrilled and grateful to be here.”
Neff said his parents took him to a few 500 Festival Parades when he was younger. He and his wife, Joelle, have taken their four young children the past few years.
“My little sister was a 500 Festival Princess in 2007, so I remember going to the race that year,” he said.
While Neff was with ExactTarget, it sponsored three Andretti drivers, starting in 2011.
“I was our global sports marketing manager,” he said. “So, I managed our partnership and how we measure our ROI from that (sponsorship money) with Andretti. I went to eight IndyCar races in 2012, and we would bring our clients and prospects. I really got kind of immersed in it from that side of being in the pits, the garages and the paddocks. From that vantage point, it’s a pretty special way to get an inside look at how IndyCar ticks.”
Neff said the biggest challenge was meeting all the stakeholders.
There is a staff of 18 and 12 full-time interns who are with the 500 Festival from January through May. There are two boards of directors. The Festival board has 33 members and the Foundation board has 20. In addition, there are corporate sponsors, other civic partners and public safety groups.
“We’ve got a lot of different groups that are supporting the way that we do,” he said. “Then beyond that, we’ve got about 2,300 volunteers.”
Neff said it helps that he has a strong, experienced team.
“We have three VPs of operations that take (leadership) of our bigger events that have each been here a decade,” he said. “What I’ve tried to do is jump in and bring some visibility to promotion, amplification of some of our key events.”
Neff said the education program reaches a third of all fourth-graders in the state.
“We’ve got about 20,000 students participating in the Kids Fit program,” he said. “We’re making sure people are aware and they can plug in with the festival.”
Neff said there are many 30- to 40year volunteers in key positions.
“Part of my goal is, ‘How do we build that leadership volunteer bench?’” he said. “We need younger generations choosing to volunteer on the start-finish line committee or part of the memorial service we do the Friday before the race. There’s lots of ways for young people, middle age and older people to get involved with us.”
Neff said this is a milestone year for two events. The 50th Mini-Marathon was scheduled for May 2. The 70th 500 Festival Parade is set for May 23, the day before the Indy 500.
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
For food banks, donation cycles tend to be cyclical. For example, giving ramps up during the winter months, particularly around the holidays, then slows down. But the need doesn’t regress with the change of seasons.
That’s where the May 9 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the nation’s largest one-day food drive, can help. Founded 34 years ago, the initiative encourages people to place bags of nonperishable food, such as canned goods, peanut butter and cereal, by their mailboxes to be picked up by U.S. Postal Service mail carriers.
The food is then delivered to local food banks.
For Westfield-based Open Doors of Washington Township Pantry at 19063 Tomlinson Rd., the food drive is one of it’s largest of the year.
“(Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive) will bring in enough food that will get us through the summer months, into the fall, into the Thanksgiving season,” Open Doors Vice President of Operations Kurt Wanninger said. “So, this will really help seasonally,”
Open Doors receives donations from mail carriers from the Carmel and Westfield Post Offices. A large contingent of volunteers help process and distribute the donations.
Carmel and Westfield have a combined population of approximately 160,000 people, of which Westfield accounts for approximately 65,000. Volunteers must fold and staple postcards and grocery bags donated by Meijer for each collected donation.
“What that means is we’ll have invested almost 1,000 hours with a volunteer effort in anticipation of the food drive and the collection efforts on that Saturday,” said Peterson, a retired financial manager and who is co-chair of
the food drive along with Sonya Carr. Wanninger has been involved with Open Doors since 2005. When he started, only 8,000 bags and cards were sent out to the public. The figure has risen to 60,000.
Peterson said volunteers come from all over the community, including churches, businesses, private organizations, service groups like the Lions Club and Rotary Club and the National Charity League.
On the day of the drive, volunteers are stationed at the post offices to sort donations for delivery to the food banks.
“(In Carmel) they must have 40 people that come in and just sit there and sort food for four to six hours to get it separated into cans, glass, nonperishable things,” said U.S. Postal Service Carrier Technician Greg Gormong, who leads the National Association of Letter Carriers’ effort in Carmel.
Open Doors has 80 volunteers who sort the trucks that deliver the food to its Tomlinson Road warehouse on the day of the food drive. From that point, food bank volunteers spend nearly two months sorting all the donations.
“We’ll use probably another 200 to 300 volunteers to do that, because we want to date and sort all the food,” Wanninger said.
Open Doors also shares surplus donations with other area food banks, such as Shepherd’s Gate Food Pantry at St. Maria Goretti church, Mama’s Cupboard in Sheridan and Harvest Food Bank.
For Peterson, who also is a volunteer, the effort to get the food to those in need is worth the time and effort.
“There really is a need,” Peterson said. “We do have a lot of low-cost housing up in the Westfield area. Not everybody is well-employed and has a good family and health situations and housing situations. It really makes me feel good that people can be fed.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the next several months, Current, in partnership with the Carmel Rotary Club, will publish columns from community members reflecting on Carmel’s 50 years as a city.
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Meg Gates Osborne was in total disbelief.
She received the Distinguished Hoosier award April 24 at Hotel Carmichael through a proclamation by Gov. Mike Braun. The designation honors the Carmel resident’s civic and community contributions.
“I was flabbergasted and shocked, humbled and excited,” Osborne said. “As I looked around the room of family and friends, I felt there were so many who deserved this more than me, based on their contributions on so many fronts, so it was very humbling.”
Osborne, the granddaughter of Indiana Gov. Ralph F. Gates (1945-49), was a swimmer at Indiana University, graduating in 1982. While at IU, she was vice president of the IU Student Foundation, which led to her becoming director of the IU Visitors Center her first year after graduation.
Osborne taught swimming for many years at several schools and programs, including a long stint as Heritage Christian School head boys and girls swimming coach.
ment and the way it has reached so many kids and their families.”
Osborne started MEG & Associates, a media and event management firm, in 2008.
She also serves as the Carmel International Arts Festival executive director and has helped raise more than $30 million for schools, arts organizations and nonprofits throughout the state.
“Over the years, I’ve realized that every one of us can make a positive difference,” she said. “At any age and stage, set a goal that challenges you, create a plan, and when you get close, reexamine and set a new one.”
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Carmel High School junior second baseman Ellie Goddard’s hitting struggles are a thing of the past.
“In the fall season, I started fixing my swing and I worked really hard in the winter and offseason to make my adjustments,” she said. “I’m really happy with how I’ve been able to perform for my team this spring.”
Through the first 17 softball games, Goddard has a .490 batting average with nine doubles and a team-high 24 RBIs for the Greyhounds (9-8). She hit .283 as a sophomore and .264 in 2024.
“I’ve kind of gained confidence in both sides of the ball,” she said. “Being committed also is a huge thing off my shoulders,” said Goddard, who committed to the University of Pennsylvania in February.
Carmel coach Stephanie Kleiner said Goddard has stopped trying to make things difficult for herself.
“We rely on her for consistency,” Kleiner said. “We don’t need something extraordinary out of her to make our
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team better.”
Goddard bats third in the lineup.
“One of the reasons she is there is to move runners,” Kleiner said. “She’s smart and she knows what to do with runners on base. She is helpful in explaining game situations to younger athletes. She’s supportive on and off the field of all her teammates.”
Goddard said a major team goal is to win a sectional game for the first time
since
“I think year by year we’ve kept getting better,” she said. “We had six freshmen last year and now they are sophomores. I think we are upsetting a
lot of really good teams. I think we have a good shot at sectionals this year.”
Goddard grew up watching her sister, Sarah, play. Sarah is a 2020 CHS graduate who played softball at Duke University.
Goddard began concentrating on softball in middle school.
“I really love softball more than other sports,” she said. “Basketball was my other main sport, and honestly, I’m really short, so I wouldn’t get that far in basketball.”
The 5-foot-4 Goddard said she loves playing with her teammates.
“It’s also a love of the game, and seeing it kind of pay off in games has been really rewarding.” she said.
Academics was the foremost reason Goddard chose Penn.
“I really connected with the players and the coaches,” said Goddard, who plans to major in business. “Coach (Christie) Novatin talked a lot about building their program. The players talked highly about the school and what they were building. I wanted somewhere where I could play and have a successful career after.”
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
Carmel firefighters will soon be equipped with technology on their helmets that helps them see through smoke.
The city is one of only 10 in the U.S. selected to begin using Texas-based Qwake Technologies’ C-THRU helmet unit, which uses a flip-down screen that allows firefighters to see what’s in a smoke-filled room. Without it, they typically rely on sound and touch or handheld tools to navigate a burning building.
“We’re using computer vision to wireframe the geometry of the room in real time so you can look around and say there’s a path to egress, there’s a baby, and allow people to make faster decisions, with the goal of getting in and out, in quite literally, half the time,” said Sam Cossman, CEO and co-founder of Qwake Technologies, at an April 24 demonstration at the Carmel Fire Department S.A.F.E. House.
The augmented reality technology helps firefighters find people or pets in a structure more quickly, reducing the number of carcinogens they inhale over time. It also automatically orients firefighters to an exit route and allows
Carmel City Councilor Rich Taylor walks into a room filled with theatrical smoke to experience Qwake Technologies’ C-THRU helmet unit during an April 24 demonstration at the
property. He expects the technology is here to stay.
“I don’t want to even call this a pilot program — this is a program that we’re rolling out,” Thacker said.
CFD expects to begin using the technology by late summer.
The nonprofit Heroes Club of Carmel, which provides funds to support local first responders, provided more than $200,000 to cover the initial cost of the C-THRU helmets. Heroes Club President Matt Frey said it was a “no brainer” to decide to support the initiative.
“This tool is a lifesaver, not just for the people that are being threatened (by fire) in their home or business, it’s for these lifesavers that are going in,” Frey said.
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam became aware of the technology while attending a conference in Washington, D.C.
“This new technology further establishes Carmel as leading the nation in public safety,” Finkam stated in a press release. “Firefighters routinely operate in zero-visibility conditions where seconds matter, both for their lives and the lives of those they serve.”
Cossman said his company is continuing to improve the technology and is optimistic about its potential. He said future iterations should be able to forecast “bad things before they
“(We’re) using AI to predict structural collapse, fire spread, escalation, things of that nature,”
Cossman said. “So, the stuff that people have kind of thought about, talked about, dreamt about for a very long time, is now here, and we’ll be working with Carmel to really roll that out before the rest of the world.”
Learn more about Qwake Technologies at Qwake.tech.
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel President Jordan Allred at an April 24 demonstration at the S.A.F.E. House at CFD headquarters.
The C-THRU technology that helps firefighters through smoky conditions was inspired by Qwake co-founder and CEO Sam Cossman’s descent into an active volcano.
“I spent about 10 years doing scientific expeditions into volcanoes with National Geographic and the state department and developing early warning systems for people who live in hazardous regions,” Cossman said. “So, it’s always been a passion of mine to help the helpers.”
Cossman realized the technology he helped develop to see through volcanic smoke had more widespread use. He
said he was surprised to learn that in a world of self-driving cars and advanced surgical tools, firefighters primarily relied on feeling around in the dark to navigate a burning building.
Qwake received a $10 million contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop the C-THRU technology over several years.
“This has gone through many trials and tribulations, many iterations, with feedback from thousands of firefighters to ultimately not only crack the code of seeing and making faster decisions, but ultimately navigating and communicating more effectively,” Cossman said.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Brittany Dewbrew-Hale and Leila Mortazavi want to raise awareness about postpartum mental health conditions.
“We’ve been therapists for 10 plus years, and we went to Postpartum Support International’s perinatal mental health certification training together,” Dewbrew-Hale said. “We were feeling surprised by the things we didn’t know and things we didn’t know before.”
Dewbrew-Hale and Mortazavi, both Carmel residents, have Master’s degrees in social work and licensed clinical social work.
“There were things that I had experienced on my own postpartum journey that I didn’t realize were common, and I even saw therapists during my postpartum and they didn’t flag any of these things as common,” Dewbrew-Hale said. “Some of the things that happened to me after my pregnancy I kept quiet about. I didn’t talk about it to people. I didn’t have a lot of support. In that training they mentioned the CLIMB,
organizing an event that will provide information about postpartum mental health conditions.
which provides the largest fundraising for Postpartum Support International. At that time, I knew I wanted to be a part of leading one of these, because it’s so important to shine a light on what so many parents go through in the perinatal period.”
address perinatal mental health disorders and recovery from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the gazebo in Civic Square. Dewbrew-Hale said she wanted to bring attention to the event now since Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week started May 4 and concludes May 10, Mother’s Day. The week raises awareness for postpartum depression, anxiety and other perinatal mood disorders, which affect one in five new mothers.
Dewbrew-Hale said many think of postpartum as a short period of time.
“It’s actually anything that happens during pregnancy up to the second year after giving birth,” she said.
Dewbrew-Hale was going through pregnancy in 2019.
“Prior to that I had two pregnancy losses, and so that was another (reason) I really wanted to have this awareness event for parents going through any kind of perinatal complication,” said Dewbrew-Hale, who has two sons, ages 6 and 4.
Mortazavi said her story is unique because she has a 21-year-old daughter she had when she was 18.
“I really didn’t have many complications after that,” she said. “I was more in survival mode. But when I had my middle daughter, who is now (age) 3, I went in thinking I knew what I was doing. I wasn’t concerned about my postpartum and was just sort of smacked in the face. I struggled with anxiety and struggled just getting out of the house and letting people care for my daughter. I saw a therapist and wasn’t really even disclosing to the therapist what was going on with me, because I was so deep into it.”
After going to the training, Mortazavi said she wishes she would have known about Postpartum Support International much earlier.
“I would have had a much smoother postpartum recovery,” she said.
The Carmel CLIMB free event will
Postpartum Support International has resources for people dealing with mental health complications, pregnancy losses and infertility.
For more, visit the Carmel CLIMB event, visit give.postpartum.net/ event/2026-climb-carmel/e768627. For more on Postpartum Support International, visit postpartum.net/join-us/ theclimb.
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Hilton Garden Inn at 13090 Pennsylvania St. in Carmel celebrated the completion of a remodeling project that includes updated guest rooms and a refreshed lobby. The hotel held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 23 and took attendees on a tour of the building.
(Above) Dora Hotel Company Regional Manager Kelly Tabeling, third from left, cuts the ribbon surrounded by other Dora representatives and Hilton Garden Inn employees. (Right) Renovated guest rooms include a parlor suite option that features local artwork. (Photos by Kelly Sullivan)
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Balani Custom Clothiers recently opened its first Indiana shop in Carmel at 1030 S. Range Line Rd., Suite 310.
Launched in 1961 by Peter Balani, the Chicago-based company has 14 locations nationwide and is now owned by the founder’s son, Sonny Balani, who also is the company’s CEO. Balani Custom Clothiers specializes in creating suits, sport coats, shirts and accessories tailored to each client.
“Carmel is one of the fastest-growing luxury markets, with a community that truly values quality, craftsmanship and personal service,” Balani said. “That aligns with what Balani has built over more than 60 years. It felt like a natural fit to bring the custom experience to a market that is so ready for it.”
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Jason Osterhage took an unusual career path to become president and CEO of Everwise Credit Union. He shared how his time in the airline industry led him to where he is today and what he enjoys most about living in Carmel.
I came to cooperative banking by way of air transportation, oddly. Delta Air Lines, Inc. filed Chapter 11 in September of 2005 and that meant shuttering Song, the innovative low-fare brand built and operated by Delta in the early 2000s. Looking for my next step, I found a strategy leadership role at the airline-affiliated credit union.
Conversations are the biggest part of every day. I am always connecting with people — aligning, influencing and engaging human potential. Leadership is developing a shared viewpoint and unlocking the remarkable talent of others. Decision-making fills the rest of my time: Thinking clearly about, and choosing well between, alternative futures. Great people together making great decisions create special outcomes.
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Seeing people learn and grow! Everwise leaders and employees, our customers, their communities. It’s a big inspiring thrill to watch belief in their own growth potential dawn on people. And then it’s even more exciting to see them actually flourish into that potential. Supporting and witnessing those human journeys is the most rewarding part of my work.
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So many wonderful things about Carmel; it’s difficult to pick just a few. It is clear that the city is thoughtfully designed and well-managed. That makes for a great place to live! I’m in the Midtown area, so I really love the walkability and outdoor spaces. These are not fresh “hot takes,” I know.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN CARMEL?
I have a few! Wine & Rind is a cozy little spot; Steve does a great job curating their wine club. Adagio Lounge at the Hotel Carmichael is a cool, upscale happy hour spot. Fries and queso at The GOAT are never a mistake. I love to order the off-menu Playboy Roll at Monterey Coastal Cuisine. And, of course, I make regular use of the Monon Trail.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES/INTERESTS?
Travel, especially internationally, must top my list. Last year’s trip to Spain and Portugal was a recent highlight. Midwestern summer lake life with family and friends. Running outdoors: I trained for a 10-mile race in April. Trying new, unique restaurants. And discovering a great book or podcast that changes the way I think.
WHAT IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?
This is kind of embarrassing to admit. Despite never living in Florida, I have visited Walt Disney World more than 50 times. I will leave to your imagination the how and why of that statistic. My future travel plans feature far fewer encounters with wallet-raiding rodents!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD?
I have high hopes for, and big optimism about, the future of the Midwest, of Indiana, and of Carmel. The reversal of IU’s football fortunes feels like just one example of what’s going on across the whole region. As a Hoosier by choice, I’m looking forward to being a part of all the wonderful things happening now and yet to come.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Walt Whitman’s Civil War poetry examined what happens when a nation turns on itself.
“A Procession Winding Around Me” is a contemporary choral work by U.S. composer Jeffrey Van that is based on Whitman’s poetry. The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s “Voices of the Spirit” concert will present Van’s work at 3 p.m. May 17 at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
“The work is conceived with the Civil War in mind but there are some parallels to where we find ourselves in contemporary society in a country and in a world where our divisions are quite strong and quite sharp, just as they were in the Civil War,” ISC Artistic Director Eric Stark said.
Van’s work is an arrangement of four Whitman poems for choir and guitar.
“It’s extraordinarily beautiful,” Stark said. “Whitman was deeply affected by the Civil War and spent a number of years interviewing veterans from the war in the Washington, D.C., area after the end of the war. He wrote a whole collection of poetry based on those conversations and what he learned.”
and my jaw was just on the floor,” Stark said of seeing Duarte in rehearsal. “It was just spectacular.”
The concert’s second half features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem.” The piece was unfinished at the time of Mozart’s death, but the ISC will perform the widely respected completion by Harvard scholar Robert Levin.
“Any composer’s Requiem Mass setting is a reflection and kind of a prayer for the dead but also perhaps a hope for us who are left behind,” Stark said.
Stark said Mozart’s piece honors those who have died for their countries.
The first poem is “By the Bivouac’s Fitful Flame.”
“The soldiers’ anxiousness about what’s going to happen is depicted by both words and music,” Stark said.
The second poem, “Beat! Beat! Drums!” is about the savagery of battle.
“The third one is a very haunting reflection of ‘The Battle Past,’” Stark said. “The last one called ‘Recollection’ expresses a longing for coming together after strife.”
Daniel Duarte, a professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, is the guitarist.
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“But it also calls us to hope for reconciliation and that better days are ahead and that we can find a way to heal our wounds and come together in peace,” he said
Prior to the concert, there will be a “In-Choir-ing Minds” education series event at 7 p.m. May 12 at Butler University’s Lilly Hall, Room 112. Musician Audrey Johnson will lead the free interactive program, “Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory: Songs & Stories of the American Civil War.”
Johnson’s “Of Thee I Sing” one-woman musical programs present American history using actual historical music.
“We are going to explore the presidential campaign immediately before
Audrey Johnson will present a free program on Civil War-era music May 12 at Butler University’s Lilly Hall. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Johnson)
Abraham Lincoln’s and we are going to discover ways in which that set the stage for Lincoln to successfully win the presidency in 1860,” she said. “It will help us get the idea of the social and political landscape that was the context for this time.”
Johnson said people often see music as a means to tell stories in song.
“However, I do think so often we find that the songs themselves are the stories and the songs themselves have been the direct driving forces responsible for moving history forward,” she said.
Johnson said the term “Bleeding Kansas” came from a song. Bleeding Kansas describes violent civil confrontations from 1854-59 over whether slavery should be permitted in the proposed state of Kansas .
Johnson said Lincoln used music to boost enlistment for the Union Army.
“A composer named George Root, who would become instrumental time and again as a composer writing for the Union, wrote the song ‘Battle Cry of Freedom,’” Johnson said. “The moment the song was performed it had an immense impact on rallying the hearts and minds of the Union, particularly the men that were of enlistment age.”
A small ISC ensemble will sing with Johnson on many songs.
For more, visit indychoir.org and oftheeising.com.
“Singin’ in the Rain” runs through May 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com.
“Gentlemen’s Quartet” is set for May 7, followed by Will Hoge May 8-9 at Feinstein’s in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
Jake Shimabukuro will perform at 8 p.m. May 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Sunset Boulevard” through May 10 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistage.org.
Civic Theatre presents “Fiddler on the Roof” through May 9 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
Castlewood Singers, VOCE concert set — The Castlewood Singers and VOCE will perform a concert at 7 p.m. May 16 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 E. 34th St., Indianapolis. The concert features music by Giovanni Gabrieli, Claude Debussy, Margaret Bonds, Dan Forrest, Darmon Meader, Matthew Nielsen, and Pharrell Williams. Tickets are $25 and $15 for children 18 and younger. For more, visit voceindy.org.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Jake Shimabukuro enjoys sharing his love of the ukulele and passion for performing with audiences.
“I love being on stage and connecting with people,” he said. “I see it as an honor and privilege.”
The Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso will perform at 8 p.m. May 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“We have some new songs we’ve been throwing in there,” Shimabukuro said. “We do a lot of covers and I’d say it’s 50-50 covers and originals. There’s a lot of recognizable music. which hopefully people enjoy.”
One cover is The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” which was written by George Harrison.
“Back in 2006, there was a video of me playing it that went viral,” he said. “That really kicked off my touring career. Another one of my favorites is Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ which turns into a sing-along with the audience.”
Ukulele vir tuoso Jake Shimabukuro to play in Carmel. (Pho to courtesy of Jensen Com munications)
His music varies from classical, jazz, rock and blues along with traditional Hawaiian music.
“I love all kinds of music,” Shimabukuro said. “I don’t really have a favorite, but definitely traditional Hawaiian music was the first style of music that I was exposed to and that I fell in love with playing the ukulele with. I love sharing the instrument with people because I think the ukulele is such a friendly instrument. It’s not intimidating and I think that’s what I love. They’re not afraid to pick it up for the first time and try to play it if they’ve never played an instrument before.”
For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
This will be quite a different experience for Angela Manlove.
The northeast Indianapolis resident will be the vocalist for the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s Mélange Series, along with GHDT company dancer Olivia Payton and visual artist Debbie Slack. The performances are at 5 p.m. May 16 and 3 p.m. May 17 at The Florence at the Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr. Carmel.
Most of my work has been rooted in local community theater, so getting to choose a personally meaningful set and collaborate with artists who are experts in their own art forms is an exciting stretch.”
Manlove hasn’t had the chance to see the Mélange Series because of scheduling conflicts.
“But I have several theater friends who’ve participated and raved about what a wonderful experience it is,” she said.
“I’ve been part of cabarets before, but nothing quite as unique as this,” Manlove said. “An improvisational collaboration featuring a dancer and a visual artist all unfolding in real time is new territory for me, but I have always had a deep appreciation for all forms of art, so I had to say yes when (executive artistic director) Gregory (Hancock) asked me to participate.
Payton
Payton, in her sixth season with GHDT, was part of the Mélange Series performance in 2024 with two different artists.
“So, I am so excited to be dancing again with a new vocalist and visual artist,” she said.
“As a dancer, I feel pretty comfortable creating art on the spot and it’s a very exciting challenge for me to flex a different part of my dancer brain.”
For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
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be part of something new.”
Carmel resident Emily Geon is exploring a new aspect of performing. Geon, a high school junior taking online classes, plays Juliet in Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” set for 7 p.m. May 22 and 4 and 7 p.m. May 23 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
“This ballet has so much acting, which is something I haven’t had to do much of yet,” Geon said. “I’m really enjoying it because I’m able to almost act dead while still dancing. It’s my favorite ballet, so it’s pretty cool to be able to do it.”
Geon played the Sugar Plum Fairy in IBC’s production of “The Nutcracker” in 2024 and 2025.
“I’m used to lighter roles, so it’s cool to get more into acting with more mature themes,” she said.
Westfield High School junior Clara Crane shares the role of Juliet.
“Playing Juliet will be challenging as it requires more acting and emotions than a lot of our previous productions,” Crane said. “It also involves a lot of partnering with different people, so I’ll have to adjust to each person and build good chemistry with each of them. Playing Juliet will be really special because I’ll get to learn new skills and grow as an actor in ways I haven’t before. It also makes it even more meaningful since this is a new production for Indiana Ballet Conservatory, so I get to
Fishers High School sophomore James Agustus Leinauer plays Romeo, “There is a lot to learn for the role and it’s the most choreography I’ve ever done for a show, and that is probably the most challenging part of it,” Leinauer said. “It is even more challenging to learn the choreography and have to learn to portray the role of Romeo who is in love with Juliet.”
Leinauer is in a lead role for the first time.
“So, I think that’s pretty cool,” he said.
Fishers resident Thomas Wilcutts plays Mercutio.
“I like that he’s joking and never takes anything serious,” said Wilcutts, an online sophomore. “There’s a long death scene that’s pretty challenging. It took a lot to learn the choreography of that.”
Indianapolis resident Colby White plays Lord Capulet, Juliet’s father.
“There’s a lot of acting in it, more acting than ballet,” said White, a sophomore who also takes online classes.
IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva said this is the first time IBC has presented “Romeo and Juliet.”
“We never did it before because it’s very complicated,” she said. “Since it’s our 15th-year anniversary and we have so much talent in the school, I just decided we could put it together.
The guest artists are IBC alumni Justin Hamilton, a Carmel resident who attends Indiana University, and Ian Anderson-Conlon from Louisville Ballet. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.
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Editor,
As the chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Housing, I appreciate the active civic engagement of our residents. I read a recent letter to the editor regarding the Missing Middle Housing Study, and I understand the concerns shared by the author. However, I want to share accurate information so our community can have a productive and informed conversation.
The City of Carmel hired Dan Parolek and his firm, Opticos, for a specific and limited purpose. Their task was to introduce the concept of missing middle housing and review our current Unified Development Ordinance to see if and where different housing types might fit within our city. It’s important to note that Carmel began exploring MMH education well before it became a state requirement — demonstrating our city’s ongoing commitment to forward-thinking solutions and leadership in housing initiatives.
Our work with Opticos served as an educational introduction to help us follow state law. This type of education equips the council with data-driven information, allowing us to make well-informed decisions for Carmel’s future. By combining expert guidance with public input, the council can gain a clearer picture of what types of housing we may be missing — for example, options for seniors who wish to downsize, for “boomerang” children returning to their hometown and for young families hoping to plant roots in our beautiful city. It was a required step in exploring
PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS:
The Settlor, Charlene K. Lawson, died on January 8, 2026. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom letters of administration have been issued.
Creditors of the decedents are notified that all claims against The Revokable Living Trust Agreement of Charlene K. Lawson dated February 20, 1997, as amended, will be forever banned unless presented to Brian C .Lawson, as Trustee, within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it.
Date: May, 5, 2026
Attorney - Carlynn T. Senak
Bar no. P73916
PO Box 872 Coldwater, MI 49036
(517)227-5600
Trustee: Brian C Lawson
1195 Breckenridge Ln . Hebron, KY 41048 (859)322-3179
our options, rather than a definitive plan to overhaul our neighborhoods.
During his presentation, Mr. Parolek shared examples of how other communities have implemented missing middle housing. He did not issue directives for Carmel, nor did he suggest placing multiuse buildings and apartments into our quiet suburbs.
I want to be absolutely clear: the city has made no decisions regarding the implementation of MMH strategies. The presentation was strictly an educational exercise to show us what missing middle housing entails. Furthermore, no single presentation or commission can alter our city’s zoning. Any actual changes to our housing policies can only happen through a formal legislative act by the common council.
Shannon Minnaar, Carmel city councilor
Ordinance Z-706-26
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
CARMEL, INDIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Z-706-26
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel will meet at their regular meeting place, Council Chambers, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, to consider the following:
Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to revise the fees, definitions, standards, and approval procedures applicable to Short-Term Residential Rental Units.
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have the right to be heard. City of Carmel, Petitioner
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Common Council, on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana, 46032, will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed Petition which would vacate an easement between 10450 Laurel Ridge Ln and 1372 Ridgegate Ln. The easement to be vacated is located entirely within the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana.
A copy of the proposed Petition is on file and open to inspection in the Office of the Clerk, City of Carmel, 1000 S. Range Line Road Carmel, IN 46032.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed Petition will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
Jacob Quinn, Clerk April 24, 2026
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE
Docket Nos. PZ-2025-0048 UV and PZ-2025-00051 V and Docket No.PZ-2026-00043
V: Vic Zamudio Use Variance application and Additional Development Standards Variance application
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. will hold a Public Hearing at Carmel City Hall (2nd floor Council Chambers Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032) upon the Development Standards Variance Application to add an additional dwelling unit to an existing duplex required by UDO § 1.07 (E) and (F).
For property being known as 755 E. 104th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46280
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-13-12-01-14-005.000 The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents - Laser Fiche. It is recommended that persons wishing to view this meeting do so online via the City's website or on Carmel TV. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application are encouraged to submit written comments, up to 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting, via email to Joe Shestak administrative assistant: jshestak@carmel.in.gov.
(Petitioner Name(s)) Vic Zamudio By: E.
Davis
Coots, attorney for Petitioner
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket Nos. PZ-2026-00024 UV, PZ-2026-00090 V, PZ-2026-00091 V, PZ-2026-00092 V, PZ-2026-00093 V, PZ-2026-00094 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of May, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Use Variance and Development Standards Variance applications for 6-unit townhomes on 2 vacant parcels:
• UDO Section 2.11: Residential Permitted Uses, two-family dwelling allowed; multi-family housing requested.
• UDO Section 2.11: Maximum 35% lot cover allowed; 40% requested.
• UDO Section 2.12: Minimum 15-ft aggregate of side yards allowed; 13-ft requested.
• UDO Section 2.12: 5.0 lots/acre Maximum Density allowed, 2.15 lots allowed for this site; 6 lots/units requested.
• UDO Section 2.12: Minimum 800 sq. ft. ground floor area for multi-family housing required; 538 sq. ft. requested.
• UDO Section 5.19(F): Perimeter Bufferyard/Landscape standards required per Bufferyard C; Bufferyard C standards not met. With the property being known as: 0 (10451) Jessup Blvd., Carmel, IN 46032.
The application is identified as Docket Nos. PZ-2026-00024 UV, PZ-2026-00090 V, PZ-2026-00091 V, PZ-2026-00092 V, PZ-2026-00093 V, PZ-2026-00094 V.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 0.19, Section 12, Township 17, Range 3, HOMEPLACE, Lot 88, Irregular Shape, Parcel No. 17-13-12-01-02-020.000 and Acreage 0.23, Section 12, Township 17, Range 3, HOMEPLACE, Lot 87, Irregular Shape, Parcel No. 17-13-12-01-02-019.000
The petition can be examined on the City’s website through Public Documents- Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Simon Gao & Xiaoli Zhang PETITIONERS
PUBLIC NOTICE:
In accordance with the Construction Stormwater General Permit from the NPDES General Permit Program, this is to notify the public that CrossRoad Engineers, PC (115 N. 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the following:
The project site, to be known as E 106th Street & Lakeshore Drive Roundabout, is located in the southwest corner of Section 5 and northwest corner of Section 8,Township 17-N, Range 4-E, & Section 8, Township 17-N,Range 4-E, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana at the intersection of E 106th Street & Lakeshore Drive in Carmel, IN. The project involves the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection, including storm sewers, and other required utilities. The ultimate receiving water for the project is White River. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027. For persons wishing to comment, or with questions, drawings and specifications are on file and may be examined at the following location: CrossRoad Engineers, PC 115 N. 17th Avenue Beech Grove, IN 46107 (317) 780-1555
Department: Board of Public Works and Safety
One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032
Project: Carmel Fire Department Vehicles IFB 2026
IFB-2026-008
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids for the above-described “Carmel Fire Department Vehicles IFB 2026” via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/carmelin, until 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.
The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
Two (2) Groups of Carmel Fire Department Vehicles, namely:
GROUP 1: Three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD
GROUP 2: Two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4x4 5.3 V8
Bidders may bid on either or both of these Groups. The specifications are attached and set forth in detailed documents on file via the City of Carmel'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 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. All responses will be publicly posted to the portal. Please call Carmel Fire Department administration at (317) 571-2600 Ext: 2609 to confirm whether any such written questions and/or responses exist.
No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The City of Carmel reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2.
Any contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Jacob Quinn, City Clerk
PUBLIC
PZ-2026-00049 DP Amend/ADLS Stella House Books + Café
Docket number: PZ-2026-00049 DP Amend/ADLS
Construction of a new 2 story wood frame bookstore with café totaling approximately 6,100 SF.
Parcel number: 16-10-30-03-01-031.000
Location: 31 South Rangeline Road, south of the intersection of Rangeline Road and Main Street on the east side of the street
Submitted by: Curran Architecture 5745 Lawton Loop East Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46216
Requesting approval for the architectural design, exterior lighting, site improvements, landscaping and signage for the new bookstore building being constructed on the site.
Date, time, and place of the hearing: 6:00PM
Tuesday May 19, 2026 at the Carmel Plan Commission hearing at the Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, 2nd floor, Carmel, IN 46032
This petition may be viewed at the Carmel DOCS office. Any person may offer verbal comments at the hearing or may file written comments prior to or at the hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2026-00062V
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a meeting on the 26th day of May, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers Room, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket No. PZ-2026-00062 V (the “Request”). The property that is the subject of the Request is approximately 5.2 acres, is identified by the Hamilton County, Indiana Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-09-26-00-15-003.000 and is located at 13400 Illinois Street, Carmel, IN 46032 (collectively, the “Real Estate”).
The Real Estate is zoned pursuant to the Highpointe on Meridian Planned Unit Development Ordinance (Ordinance No. Z-559-12) and the Applicant, CAH Developments, LLC, is seeking development standards variance approval for the hours of operation of a new 42-bed/room rehabilitation and therapy facility, as is described below: Docket No. PZ-2026-00062 V: The Highpointe on Meridian PUD Section 3.4 Hours of Operations: Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Facility hours of operation are restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays and the Request seeks permission for expanded hours of operation for the proposed Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Facility.
The Petition may be examined at the Carmel City Hall or via the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laser Fische.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposal, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
Bric Butler, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 571-2417
Email: bbutler@carmel.in.gov
ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT: CAH Developments, LLC: Jim Shinaver, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC
11350 N. Meridian Street, Suite 320
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 844-0106
City of Carmel, Indiana
Department Board of Public Works and Safety One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032
Project: 26-ENG-04 Range Line Improvements
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana will receive sealed bids for the above described “Range Line Improvements” via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin, until 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.
All bids and proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the proposal forms provided with the plans and specifications, which will include the non-collusion affidavit as required by the State of Indiana.
A bid bond or certified check in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid must be submitted with each bid. A one hundred percent (100%) performance and payment bond will also be required of the successful bidder. It is intended that actual construction of all work divisions shall be started as soon as practicable, and each bidder shall be prepared to enter promptly into a construction contract, furnish a performance bond, and begin work without delay in the event the award is made to him. The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:
This project involves the reconstruction of a portion of the northbound lane of Range Line Road from Executive Drive to City Center Drive. The project includes the removal of existing full depth pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and drive approaches. The project includes the construction of on-street parking spaces, infiltration basins, raised crosswalks, lighting, and a HMA multi-use path.
Contract Documents and drawings for the Project can be found in this solicitation and the attachments section. The specifications are attached and set forth in detailed documents on file via the City of Carmel e-Procurement Portal using the link below.
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/carmelin. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of drawings and Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of drawings and Contract Documents.
This Project will be funded by the City of Carmel. A Non-Mandatory pre-bid conference for discussions of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on May 6 at 1:00 P.M. in the Caucus Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (One Civic Square) and offered virtually. Virtual meeting instructions available on the City's e-Procurement Portal. Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 298 485 042 062 72 Passcode: 6td7ew67
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29848504206272 ?p=yiUXYaALTY1vhikzLf
All prospective bidders are invited to attend the pre-bid conference. The pre-bid conference is Non-Mandatory.
For special accommodations needed by handicapped individuals planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please call or notify the city of Carmel, Engineer’s Office, at (317) 571-2441 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.
No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period. The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2. Jacob Quinn, Clerk
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6. IMPD crisis team
10. Fishers Farmers Market curly cabbage
14. Steal
15. Type type
16. Tehran’s country
17. B’s Bagels choice
18. Footnote abbr.
19. Numerical prefix
20. Fancy a passive young fowl?
23. IND screening org.
25. Apt. units
26. Pine Tree State
27. Siesta
29. Unconscious state
32. Immigrant’s subj.
33. ___ Hari
34. Mean-spirited
36. Bet money on 4 o’clock or 5?
41. Inclined
42. Notre Dame ACC foe
44. The Friendly Tavern, e.g.
47. Wedding vows
48. Big name in small planes
50. Exposed
52. Costa del ___
53. Give the boot
54. Indiana Lt. Governor... and an anagram of 20and 36-Across
59. White River angler’s need
60. Civil Rights org.
61. Brings together
64. Art Deco artist
65. Eurasian range
66. Chowed down
67. Shapiro’s loaves
68. Pacers’ easy two-pointer
69. Weighty DOWN
1. Recipe amt.
2. Piercing tool
3. Panini bread
4. Mayberry boy
5. Ed Martin Nissan model
6. Blueprint data
7. “___ liberty and
justice...”
8. Trendy berry
9. Magic Hat Barber Shop powder
10. Eiteljorg Museum tribe
11. Peyton and Eli’s dad
12. Ancient Romans
13. Tooth covering
21. Mellencamp sound booster
22. Retailer famous for its Blue Light Specials
23. Film buff’s channel
24. Bygone Swedish auto
28. Table salt, to a chemist
29. Weeps
30. Like much music of the ‘90s
31. So-so
34. “Yikes!”
35. Puppy sounds
37. IU basketball hero
Smart
38. Roll of bills
39. Naughtiness
40. Sicilian volcano
43. Camel kin
44. Type of leather jacket
45. Indy Zoo’s Flights of Fancy, e.g.
46. Quote
48. Indiana State Fair critter
49. Old Testament prophet
51. Fixed prices
52. Move sneakily
55. Modem speed unit
56. Light brown
57. Family group
58. WFYI donor gift bag
62. Squirrel’s snack
63. 33-Across, for one
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