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HAND’s Home Place Duets complete By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A nonprofit working to increase the inventory of affordable housing in central Indiana is celebrating the completion of three duplexes in Carmel’s Home Place neighborhood. Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, also known as HAND, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 29 for Home Place Duets, on the corner of 108th and McPherson streets. Unlike HAND’s other developments, the duplexes will be reserved for those struggling with homelessness or fleeing domestic violence. Renters will sign one-year leases that are renewable as long as they abide by set terms. “It’s difficult to put a time clock on folks as they’re trying to put their lives back together,” HAND Executive Director Andrea Davis said. “We certainly don’t want to impose artificial limits on that.” Potential residents will be referred through nonprofits Prevail, which serves victims of domestic violence, and Family Promise of Hamilton County, which assists those facing homelessness. “Family Promise of Hamilton County is proud to partner with HAND and Prevail on Home Place Duets. Together, we are working to provide affordable housing options for families who are in urgent need of safe, stable housing,” said Alicia Klingerman, executive director of Family Promise of Hamilton County.

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Home Place Duets includes six units spread across three duplexes. (Photo by Brosmer Photographic)

“Last year alone, Family Promise of Hamilton County served 365 families seeking housing support, and that need continues to grow year after year. These numbers represent real families in our community who are working hard to build stable and secure futures.” Prevail did not respond to a request for comment. Approximately half of the $3 million project cost was funded through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan. The COVID-19-era funding program issued $13.2 million to Indiana in 2022 to allocate to projects serving those at risk of homelessness. Home Place Duets also received $350,000 from Hamilton County’s community development block grant program.

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Davis said rent is approximately $2,300, which is equal to the HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for a three-bedroom unit in the 46280 ZIP code. However, tenants will only pay a maximum of 30 percent of their qualifying income. HAND hired custom homebuilder H-E Homes to construct Home Place Duets rather than using a general contractor. “It’s a different level of attention, level of detail,” Davis said. “I’m really proud of what got built, and when people see what is built, it’s going to shatter people’s ideas of what affordable housing looks like.” Davis said tenants could begin moving into Home Place Duets as early as mid-October. Learn more at handincorporated.org.

 Bridge demolition begins – Milestone Contractors began demolishing the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge just south of 106th Street on Sept. 28. The structure was destroyed during August’s historic flooding. Crews are expected to work 10hour days, six days a week, to safely remove the damaged structure. Under the contract, demolition must be complete by Oct. 30. “This is more than just taking the bridge down,” County Highway Director Brad Davis said. “Crews will also restore the slopes along the banks to make the area more stable and safer. At the same time, we’re working to complete the design of the permanent replacement.”

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2 CCS-supporting PACs keep missions distinct By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The 2026 election season is turning out to be quite different for two political action committees supporting Carmel Clay Schools. Newly formed Friends of Carmel Schools volunteers have been busy imploring voters to support a referendum they believe is crucial to the continued success of the district. Support CCS, founded in 2021, has had a much lighter schedule, with its three endorsed candidates running unopposed. Leaders of both PACs said the groups are not directly intertwined. “We actually thought it was really important to keep Support CCS separate from the Friends of Carmel Schools PAC,” Support CCS PAC co-chair Lindsay Ohmer said. Ohmer “Our supporters have gotten to trust us because we have been focused on school boards. While the referendum is going to have a direct impact on that, and there is certainly overlap in the volunteers, we did not want to take our resources and shift on (them) without them being able to agree to that. So, we are very much staying school-board focused.” CCS Superintendent Tom Oestreich, who serves on the Friends of Carmel Schools executive team outside of his administrative role with the district, said the PAC was formed in response to a new state law that requires referendums to be held on even-numbered years during general elections. “That’s typically when our school board races are also run, and so we did not want to confuse anything or combine with anything or any other PACs,” Oestreich said. “We created this brand new PAC to solely focus on the upcoming referendum.” Per state law, public school superintendents are permitted to advocate for referendums so long as public funds are not used to do so. FRIENDS OF CARMEL SCHOOLS URGES REFERENDUM APPROVAL Friends of Carmel Schools is asking voters to approve combining the exist-

ing operating and safety referendums and boosting the rate from 24 cents per $100 of assessed property value to a maximum of 42.74 cents. The rate is expected to phase in over several years to offset property tax revenue losses tied to the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 in 2025. The district expects to collect $120 million less than originally projected over the next eight years because of SEA1, Oestreich said. Without the referendum, CCS officials expect to cut approximately 10 percent of its staff. “We understand property tax reform is needed, but the real question is at whose expense?” Oestreich said. “Right now, it’s at the expense of schools and cities.” Friends of Carmel Schools Chair Chris Gahl, the parent of a Carmel High School student and graduate and an executive with Visit Indy, said he decided to Gahl volunteer with the PAC after learning of the potential “scary” impacts in the classroom if the referendum isn’t approved. “Whether it was in Carmel Clay Schools or not, if you live in this community and you care about its wellbeing in the future, then you should care about this referendum,” Gahl said. Learn more at YesforCarmel.com. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES STILL VETTED BY SUPPORT CCS Although unopposed school board elections means Support CCS isn’t actively campaigning for specific candidates this year, it still vetted Stephanie Flittner, incumbent Jennifer Cashin and Michele Kirby before giving them its support. “It was not a blanket endorsement by any means,” Ohmer said. “It was the same application process that we have always used.” Two Democrats, two independents and one Republican comprised this year’s vetting team, Ohmer said. “It’s really important for us always to remain nonpartisan, but especially this year with candidates having the option to add their political party (on the ballot),” Ohmer said. Learn more at SupportCCS.org.

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Leary sentenced By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Former Indiana University basketball player Todd Leary will spend a year on probation and pay $5,000 in restitution for defrauding a victim who paid him for basketball coaching and other training services that weren’t provided in full. Hamilton County Judge Richard Campbell sentenced Leary Sept. 30. He pleaded guilty to one count of fraud in May, and as a result, nine other counts were dismissed. According to a probable cause affidavit, the Leary victim contacted Leary in January 2024 after hearing him talk on the radio about offering basketball training services. The victim paid Leary for a lifetime training deal for his son and fees to launch an AAU team and secure practice space. He also provided Leary loans for training equipment and travel. Other than nine individual training sessions over 13 months, Leary did not provide any of the other services or repay the loans, the affidavit states. The victim contacted investigators in May 2025. The Carmel Police Department arrested Leary five months later. Leary played 107 career games at Indiana from 1989-94 and was a member of the 1992 Final Four team. He was a color commentator for the school’s men’s basketball radio broadcasts from 2001 to 2009. He also played for Lawrence North High School’s 1989 IHSAA boys basketball state championship team.

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2 Carmel men arrested in sting news@youarecurrent.com Two Carmel men were amound 11 people who drove to the Westfield area to allegedly meet with who they believed to be young girls for sexual activity. The all face felony charges following an undercover operation by the Fishers-based Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children task force. According to a Fishers Police Udoudo Department news release, the arrests took place between Sept. 22 and 24 as each man arrived at a location to meet with the young girls, but were met by undercover police officers instead. “With digital evidence as well as admissions by the suspects, Kaul it was unmistakable that these men were at the location with the intent to sexually abuse children,” the news release stated. “The results of this operation solidify the need to be ever vigilant in the protection of our most vulnerable population.” The following men were arrested and charged with child solicitation, a Level 4 felony. Some face additional charges.

• Lucky Udoudo, 30, of Carmel, who also was charged with attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, Level 4 felony • Arvind Kumar Kaul, 49, of Carmel • Simon Cinzah, 31, of Indianapolis, who also was charged with attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 felony • Ricardo Flores, 43, of Indianapolis, who also was charged with attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 felony; and attempted dissemination of matter harmful to a minor, a Level 6 felony • Jermas McNeal Jr., 36, of Indianapolis, who also was charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest • El Hadji Babacar Ndiaye, 26, of Indianapolis • Sean Conway, 28, of Westfield • David Josue Gomez-Posada, 21, of Texas • Homero Madrigal Arevalo, 41, of Logansport • Darian Foster, 25, of Indianapolis • Michael Podniestrzanski, 38, of Indianapolis The ICAC task force includes detectives from Carmel, Fishers, Greenfield, Westfield, Noblesville, Anderson, Hamilton County Sheriff, Madison County Sheriff and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Vote centers approved news@youarecurrent.com The Hamilton County Election Board voted unanimously Sept. 29 to transition from traditional precinct-based voting to a countywide vote center model beginning with the 2027 municipal elections, giving officials an opportunity to refine the process before the higher-turnout 2028 presidential election. Under the new system, Hamilton County voters will no longer be required to cast their ballot at an assigned precinct on election day. Instead, they will be able to vote at any designated vote center in the county. Hamilton County operates 102 polling sites. Under the approved plan, the county will establish 57 vote centers — more than double the 28 locations required by state law based on Hamilton County’s registered voter population. “This gives voters more flexibility while allowing us to build an election system that can better accommodate Hamilton County’s continued growth,” Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Kreag Williams stated. “Beginning next year, voters can choose the vote center that works best for them rather than being tied to one specific location.” The election board vote marks a change from last year, when the proposal fell short of the unanimous approval required. Ray Adler, the Republican appointee to the election board, voted against the proposal at that time, saying he wanted to see how vote centers worked in Allen County before making a significant change in Hamilton County. “I had concerns last year because this is a major change that will affect hundreds of thousands of voters,” Adler stated. “We’ve had another year to study the process, learn from other counties and strengthen our own plan. I’m comfortable that we’re ready to move forward.” Greg Purvis, the Democratic appointee to the election board, supported the proposal last year and again voted in favor of it Sept. 29. “We didn’t all start in the same place on this issue, but we took the time to work through the concerns and get to a plan we could all support,” Purvis stated.

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Q&A: House District 39 Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?

Incumbent State Rep. Danny Lopez, a Republican, is facing Lindsay Gramlich, a Democrat, for the District 39 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. The district includes parts of Carmel and Westfield. Lopez, 46, who was first elected in 2024, is founder and president of Vincam Public Relations. Gramlich, 39, is president and CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis. Both candidates are Carmel residents. Learn more about Lopez at LopezforIndiana.com. Learn more about Gramlich at LindsayGramlich.com.

Gramlich: Cutting of public school and local services funding from 2025’s SEA 1 legislation, the affordability crisis and the construction of data centers. Hoosiers are being asked to make do with less while paying more, even as big tech companies receive tax breaks. Lopez: As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, I’ll work on Indiana’s budget and continue fighting for investment in mental health, accessible childcare and public health. I’ll continue supporting safe communities and public safety, and I will keep advocating for pragmatic approaches to local tax reform.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Gramlich: I’ve never been good at sitting on the sidelines, because I don’t believe we have to settle. We can find solutions to make life more affordable for Hoosiers, fully fund our public schools and demand responsible regulation of data centers. Gramlich Lopez: Over the past two decades, I have worked in both the public and private sectors, bringing people together to address complex challenges. In the General Assembly, Lopez I have drawn on that experience and on relationships across our community to advocate for local priorities. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE? Gramlich: As a mom and involved neighbor, I worry about childcare, utility costs and the affordability of life every day. And as CEO of a local nonprofit, the families I serve are hit hardest by state funding cuts. The Republican supermajority is not fighting for everyday Hoosiers. I guarantee I will. Lopez: I offer two decades of leadership experience, a strong understanding of policy and relationships across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. I approach issues independently, listen to different perspectives and work across party lines to find practical solutions to address challenges and strengthen opportunities facing our communities.

WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE — IF ANY — TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING? Gramlich: Our public schools are being systematically defunded due to SEA 1, even as private schools continue to receive taxpayer money. It’s a priority of mine to find a bipartisan solution that ensures nobody is burdened by excessive property taxes while properly funding the public schools that make our community special. Lopez: I will push for funding next budget to keep pace with inflation, and Indiana should additionally pursue greater federal flexibility that block grants dollars and incentivizes innovative approaches. We have, apart from that, made several changes over the past several sessions, and schools and educators must now be given the chance to adjust. WHAT CAN THE STATE LEGISLATURE DO TO ASSIST WITH AFFORDABILITY? Gramlich: I will work to fix the problems caused by SEA 1, which has systematically defunded our local services while doing little to deliver tax relief for those who need it. We also need to build new childcare centers, expand access to affordable health insurance and stop abusive utility rate hikes. Lopez: Last session, we passed $1.3 billion in property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners, and I co-authored legislation to expand tax relief provided to our veterans. I supported legislation to tie hospital tax status to patient costs, bring down energy costs and responsibly reduce red tape in home construction while preserving local control.

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Tigers senior develops leadership, offensive skills By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Fishers High School senior soccer player Valentino “Tino” Lapitz has become a major contributor on the field and in the locker room. “Tino has stepped up as a leader in a major way,” Fishers High School boys soccer coach Phil Schmidt said. “We are a young team, and Tino, along with (two other) senior captains Riley Sturgill and Kraidien Bumbala, have provided tremendous leadership.” Lapitz, who also was a soccer captain as a junior, said being elected as a senior class officer for FHS has helped with his leadership. “It’s helped me learn what it takes to be a leader,” he said. “I’ve got more comfortable leading bigger groups of people, so I think that’s a big reason why I might be a better leader this year than last year.” Lapitz has eight goals in the first 14 games for the Tigers (11-1-2). “On the field, he has taken a step forward as a goal scorer and playmaker in our offense,” Schmidt said. “Tino is strong technically and works hard in practice and on his own to improve technically.” Lapitz, a three-year starter and four-year letter winner, played outside back as a sophomore and most of his junior season, so he said he played more of a defensive role. This season, he plays left midfielder and striker. He said a personal goal is to make all-state.

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“But I’m much more focused on the team and really the only goal for this year is to get as far through sectionals as we can,” he said. The Tigers’ last sectional title came in 2020, when they also reached the semistate. Lapitz, who plays for the Indy Premier club team, said he is still uncertain if he wants to try to play at the collegiate level. “I want to do the premedicine route and I might want to do a bigger school,” he said. “It’s just choosing between whether I want to be more academically focused and then doing club soccer, which can still be competitive, or going to maybe a smaller school and playing (Division) II or D III or NAIA.” Lapitz started playing soccer at age 4. “I tried a lot of different sports,” he said. “I’ve done gymnastics. I played hockey for two seasons. I used to do a little bit of tennis.” When he reached high school, he concentrated on soccer. “Uruguay is a big soccer country and my dad used to play there when he was younger, so it was just something my brother and I picked up at a young age,” he said. Younger brother Felipe Lapitz is a sophomore for the Tigers. To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@youarecurrent.com.

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CCS ends 30-year athletic training partnership By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com After 30 years, Carmel Clay Schools is ending its partnership with Ascension St. Vincent for athletic training services. The school board voted unanimously Sept. 23 to pay Riverview Health, part of Parkview Health Systems, $300,000 annually to provide the services instead. The five-year contract includes a 3 to 4 percent increase in the fee each year. CCS Associate Superintendent Roger McMichael said for years the district received a significant discount on the contract with Ascension St. Vincent because the partnership led to “significant referral business.” That is changing with the upcoming closure of the Ascension St. Vincent Sports Performance office at Clay Terrace and other structural changes in the hospital system, McMichael said. “The cost increase was significant

enough that it was appropriate to solicit proposals from other providers,” he said. CCS Director of Community Relations Emily Bauer said the previous agreement with Ascension St. Vincent cost the district $145,000 per year. “Partnering with Parkview yields a better financial outcome for us than Ascension’s proposed increase,” Bauer said. “Ascension has been a great partner to us, and while we trust both organizations to support our student-athletes, we always have to keep fiscal responsibility top of mind.” Per the new agreement, Riverview/ Parkview will provide four full-time athletic trainers at Carmel High School and one at each middle school, access to sports medicine physicians and other clinical resources, and safety training for coaches. The current athletic trainers have been offered positions with the new provider at the same base rate of pay.

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 Early voting opens Oct. 6 — Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Oct. 6. Early voting will begin at the Hamilton County Judicial Center, 1 Hamilton County Square, in Noblesville and the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Additional early voting locations in Carmel, Fishers and Westfield open Oct. 21. Any registered Hamilton County voter who meets the requirements to vote may vote early in person. No application or reason is required. For a list of early voting locations, dates and hours, visit bit. ly/47vCPFU.  CFD open house — The Carmel Fire Department will open its doors to the public for its annual open houses from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Residents of all ages are invited to visit any of the city’s neighborhood fire stations and explore the Carmel Fire Department headquarters, home to the S.A.F.E House simulation facility and the Carmel Fire Buffs Museum. A new addition to the open house is the interactive experiences at the S.A.F.E. House, which is at 210 Veterans Way.  Diwali Festival of Lights — The City of Carmel and Diwali committee will host their third annual Diwali Festival of Lights from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 10. The festival will include a market of 20 vendors, an activity area for children, commemorative teacups, spice spotlights, cultural performances and a Palladiscope finale. Admission is free, and transportation from parking at Carmel High School to Carter Green will be provided. For more information, visit Carmel Diwali Festival’s Facebook page.  CCPR earns national honor — Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation was awarded the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, announced the six national winners at the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on Sept. 30. The award marks CCPR’s third Gold Medal win, making it the first three-time winner in Indiana history, with only four other park agencies in Indiana having won the award. For more on the Gold Medal Awards, visit nrpa.org/goldmedal or aapra.org.

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Saturday, October 17 The City of Carmel celebrated the completion of the College Avenue reconstruction project with a block party Sept. 17 at Rosie’s Gardens & Hughes Landscape in Home Place. The event included live music, free Italian ice and remarks from city officials. The reconstruction project transformed College Avenue into a boulevard and added roundabouts at multiple intersections. (Photos by Arthur Mansavage)

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Commentary by Andrew Wright On Dec. 23, 1956, Charles and Norma Jean Bamberger drove out to the countryside to look for a Christmas tree. Instead, they found the schoolhouse on 106th Street known as the Blue School. After serving as a barn for over a decade, the building was in rough shape, but the Bambergers saw its charm and purchased it the following year. Charles, a home fashion coordinator at L.S. Ayres, and Norma Jean shared a passion for interior design. Soon after purchasing the schoolhouse, they began an extensive cleanup and renovation. They replaced the sliding barn doors with windows and, inside, removed the old lath-and-plaster ceiling and floorboards and chipped plaster from the walls to expose the brick beneath. They built a fireplace on the north wall of what had been the larger classroom, using bricks from an old chimney. A new wall on the opposite side created space for a galley kitchen with an unusual feature — an armoire that opened to form a pass-through into the dining area. The Bambergers constructed two levels of new rooms in what had been the smaller classroom. The upper floor contained two bedrooms and a bathroom for their daughters, while a master bedroom and den occupied the floor below. The school’s library became a bathroom, the stockroom a guest bedroom, and the cloakroom a pantry and laundry room.

The living room in the former Blue School. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Wright)

The family moved into the house halfway through the renovation, which was completed just before Christmas 1959. They enjoyed nine years in the home they had created before selling it to Myron and Marty Frank in 1967. The Franks made additional renovations and filled the house with antiques. For 65 years, the Blue School served as a unique home on what was then one of Carmel’s quietest country roads. After the Franks passed away, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette purchased the Blue School. Today, it stands as a reminder of the neighborhood that built it while awaiting the next chapter in its remarkable history.

Andrew Wright is a Carmel resident and historian at the Carmel Clay History Museum.

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Conference to connect seniors, students By Piper Bailey Piper@youarecurrent.com Carmel’s Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Senior Living is hosting its fourth annual conference Oct. 16. “Intergenerational Day for Seniors: Connecting Generations, Enriching Lives” will bring high school students, older adults, educators and community leaders together for a day of discussion, learning and activities. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University High School, 2825 W. 116th St. Admission is free but preregistration is required. “It’s really (about) how we can contribute to each other and how we can build relationships to build a better community,” said Carol Applegate, chair of the Applegate Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Senior Living. Instead of focusing solely on issues affecting older adults, the conference will explore challenges shared across generations. Topics will include loneliness, intergenerational housing, AI in society, community involvement and wellness. Applegate said loneliness affects younger and older residents, making intergenerational connection an important part of building a stronger community. The conference will feature a keynote address by Carolyn Goerner, a clinical professor of management at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Her presentation will focus on what different generations can accomplish by working together. Applegate said the conference is part of a larger effort to make Carmel an age-friendly community. She believes seniors have knowledge and experiences they can share with younger generations, while students have different perspectives to offer older adults. “Our mission to be an age-friendly community is not to extend our life but to put life into the years we still have available,” Applegate said. For more, visit intergenerationaldayforse.rsvpify.com.

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Author to speak on Cold War spy novel By Mark Ambrogi Mark@youarecurrent.com

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Katherine Reay’s latest novels are immersed in the Cold War spy era. She will give a presentation on her novel “The Undercover Bookshop” at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Carmel Clay Public Library as part of the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation’s Behind the Book author series. The novel is her 13th overall and her fourth involving a Reay Cold War spy. “I’ve been in that genre lately, and I’ve loved it,” Reay said. “There is definitely a little bit of mystery and a little bit of suspense. This is my first book that has really alluded to the classic mystery novel from the ‘queens of crime’ back in the 1920s, Margery Allingham, Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and Ngaio Marsh. So, this book has a lot of allusions to a lot of classic British mysteries as many of my other books had allusions to classic literature. It’s definitely a book lover’s book.” The novel is inspired by the true story of Ursula Kuczynski Beurton, aka Agent Sonya, a German who was spying for the Soviet Union. “She was one of their most famous female spies ever,” Reay said. “She’s an incredibly dynamic character, but I did not want her to be the main character of the story because that’s a different kind of story. She is sort of the main character’s focus.” The story is set in 1950s England in a quaint village. It follows amateur sleuth Gemma Brown, who suspects her baking instructor may be a Cold War spy. The facts of Ursula Kuczynski Beurton’s life are true but her relationship with Gemma Brown is fictional. “I’m very excited to see what people think about Gemma and Ursula,” Reay said. Reay has written 13 books in 13 years. “It’s sort of a second career for me, and I absolutely love it,” said Reay, who previously worked in marketing and development and is based in Paradise Valley, Mont. Reay has just started a tour, which spans several states. For more, visit katherinereay.com. To register, visit tinyurl.com/5t3uzkwx.

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By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com ABC journalist and host of “What Would You Do?” John Quiñones will be featured at the Evening of Light fundraiser dinner Oct. 17 at The Club at Holliday Farms for the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Quiñones will Quiñones speak following dinner. Proceeds from tickets and donations will benefit the museum. CANDLES, which stands for Children of Auschwitz Nazi Deadly Lab Experiments Survivors, was founded by the late Eva Kor, a Holocaust survivor. She was a Mengele Twin, a term designated for twin children who were experimented on by Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele. Kor started the museum, along with her sister Miriam Zieger, to find more twins like themselves. The museum’s goal is to prevent prejudice through education, according to Carmel resident and former board member Michael Skolnick. Genocide prevention is another one of the museum’s causes. “The mission of CANDLES is to empower the world through hope and responsibility,” Skolnick said. Skolnick said Kor resonated with a lot of people for her decision to forgive what happened to her. Quiñones, an Emmy award winner, has hosted “What Would You Do?” for 18 seasons. The hidden camera documents the reactions of people when they witness conflict or crime, not knowing its staged. “(John’s) work asks a question that connects closely with our mission at CANDLES: What will we do when we witness prejudice or see someone being mistreated?” CANDLES Executive Director Troy Fears stated. “We hope our guests leave inspired to make a difference in their own communities.” Tickets are $150 and are available at tinyurl.com/5ycnfnsu. Sponsorships also are available.

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DISPATCHES Carmel residents with ties to various Sister Cities participate in a CarmelFest parade. (Photo courtesy of Andris Brezins)

Celebrating Sister Cities Commentary by Andris Brezins In 2020, I had the honor of being appointed the honorary consul for the Republic of Latvia to the state of Indiana. With this appointment, I immediately saw the opportunity to establish a Sister City tie between Carmel and Jelgava, Latvia, the city where my mother, uncle and grandparents lived prior to World War II. I approached then-Mayor Jim Brainard, and within six months in 2022, we had formed a Sister Cities partnership. Carmel’s longest Sister Cities relationship was established in 1994 with Kawachinagano, Japan. Most recently, University High School and Nagano High School signed a sister school relationship in March, with the first visitors from Japan arriving in August. In 2022 Carmel added Cortona, Italy, as a sister city. In 2023, Cortona Deputy Mayor Francesco Attesti, a concert pianist, performed at the Palladium, introducing Carmel residents to our fourth sister city at that time. Our Sister Cities partnership continued to expand in 2023, with the

establishment of relationships with Rueil-Malmaison, France; Seiffen, Germany; and Visakhapatnam, India. In 2025 Carmel won the Best Overall Sister Cities Program award from Sister Cities International, which is an amazing accomplishment considering most of our sister cities had existed for less than three years. What made us so successful was great leadership in our sister cities organizations, great partners in our sister cities all over the world, but also great community partners that welcomed and included sister cities in their programs and events. When I moved to the area 40 years ago, Carmel was a wonderful place to live and raise children. It is still the same wonderful city with more to offer than ever before. We have a diverse and international community, and have festivals, events and exhibits yearlong celebrating each of the amazing sister cities and international community. From Andris Brezins is chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Board on Sister Cities and president of the Carmel and Jelgava Sister Cities Committee.

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 Side by Side art show – The Side by Side Makers Market for third graders to adults will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Carmel Lions Club, 141 E. Main St. The art show will feature artists of all ages selling handmade creations. Learn more at CarmelArtsCouncil.org.  Class of 1971 reunion — Members of the Carmel High School class of 1971 are invited to a 55th class reunion Oct. 16 at the Carmel Clay History Museum. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided, and alcoholic beverages may be brought in. An additional gathering will be offered Oct. 17 at Woodland Country Club with a planned outdoor buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased by Oct. 7. To learn more, contact Deborah Gangstad at 317-979-4236.  Beekeepers Club meeting — North Central Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the St. Joseph Room at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., a temporary change from the usual meeting location. Topics will include fall and winter bees, managing honey and a note taking app. A free introduction to beekeeping is offered every meeting in a separate room. For more, visit NorthCentralBeekeepersClub.com.

OBITUARY Jason Christopher Brenneman, 42, of Carmel, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 10, 1984 to Richard and Peggy (Johnson) Brenneman in Greenfield, Indiana. Jason grew up in New Castle, Indiana and graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 2003. He then graduated from Purdue University in 2007 with a bachelors degree and was an avid Boilermaker. Jason worked as a financial advisor for Edward Jones and he loved his work. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Chase Bank in Brookfield, Wisconsin and the Hyatt Place in West Palm Beach, FL. He was an incredibly active dad and that was his most important role. He volunteered with the Carmel Dad’s Club (Carmel FC), as a soccer coach, with the M.O.R.E. Group at Carmel Elementary and Carmel Middle School, as well as with the Carmel High School Marching Band. He enjoyed traveling, especially on family trips to Disney World and Disney cruises, as well as trips with his wife to Spain, France, Italy and Australia. Jason is survived by his wife, Jessica Brenneman; father, Richard Brenneman; 4 sons, Jackson, Jameson, Jude, and Joseph Brenneman; siblings, Mary (Dan) Nepstad, Fred (Chrissy) Huntzinger, Paul (Tatiana) York, Rebekah (John) Copas, and Andy (Amanda) York; in-laws, Shawn (Susan) Castle, and Kat (Matt Poole) Castle, and Aunt Bobbie (David) Garver; several nieces, nephews, and cousins including, Austin (Savanna) Campbell,

Bryce (Kenzie) Campbell, Sarah (Alex) Weaver, Brooke (Nick) York, and Savannah York. As well as close friends from elementary school, college (The Purdue Pals) and neighborhood friends; along with countless others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Brenneman; and his grandparents, Ennis & Mildred Brenneman, and Fred & Norma Johnson. While these are the facts of Jason’s life, he was so much more to so many people. Jason was someone you could always count on— whether you needed help moving, someone to help you plan for the future, a late night laugh, or simply a hand to hold through tragedy. He showed up for the people he loved, time and time again. Because of that, his circle of friends stretched far and wide, and everyone who knew Jason loved him. Even in his passing, Jason continued to give to others. Through organ donation, a part of Jason’s legacy will live on by giving others the opportunity for more time, more memories, and more moments with the people they love. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a Celebration of Jason’s life at 4:00 pm, on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. Memorial contributions may be made to GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/ support-the-brenneman-family-through-thisdifficult-time-g7pc2); or Carmel Elementary PTO (https://www.ccs.k12.in.us/pto-ces/ fundraising) for new soccer goals. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

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NO WALKS IN THE PARK Flood damage could keep recently renovated Hazel Landing closed for 2 years

By Ann Marie Shambaugh annmarie@youarecurrent.com Less than a year ago, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation celebrated the long-awaited opening of the Bur Oak Pedestrian Bridge over the White River. Now, it remains closed for the foreseeable future. The bridge appears to be in solid condition, but much of the infrastructure surrounding it on the Carmel side of the river in Hazel Landing Park was destroyed by historic flooding that rushed through the area in mid-August. The edges of the nearby parking lot have crumbled away, and sections of the paved trail leading to the bridge are gone. “Two portions of that trail collapsed. It’s just simply not there,” CCPR Director Michael Klitzing said. “It collapsed into the creek, and I’m sure part of the asphalt is in the bottom of the quarry.” The trail sections washed away when the flooding river reversed the course of Blue Woods Creek and created a new path into the nearby Martin Marietta Carmel Sand and Gravel Pit. In the process, it destroyed the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge over the creek just southwest of the park entrance. Hamilton County is working to expedite replacing the bridge. But for CCPR, patience will be required in reopening Hazel Landing Park. Klitzing expects heavy equipment to travel through the park for bridge and creek repair, causing further damage to infrastructure. Plus, Blue Woods Creek will likely be rerouted. Its new path must be determined before planning to reopen the park can begin in earnest. “We really have to figure out what everyone else is doing before we can completely reconstruct the park,” he said. Klitzing expects it could take up to two years for the park to reopen, and when it does, it will have a different look. The reversal of Blue Woods Creek, a small stream that once ran gently through the park, caused so much erosion that it doesn’t make sense to fill it in again. Officials are considering several options. “Maybe there’s a way that we can work with that new topography and

Signage warns that those who enter Hazel Landing Park will be prosecuted. The park could be closed for up to two years as infrastructure damaged in August flooding is repaired. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

create mountain bike experiences, for example, or some type of other experience,” Klitzing said. He would like to create an interpretive experience along the rebuilt trail

detailing the impact of the historic flood, possibly using ancient stones revealed through erosion. “We’ll consult with geologists and maybe the state museum or other

organizations to get ideas about how can we best interpret this in a way that people can understand visiting the park,” Klitzing said. “We’ll try to make some lemonade out of lemons in this situation.” Repairing the park comes with a big price tag, but Klitzing said he anticipates funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover some of it. He’s also optimistic CCPR will receive up to $30 million through a Lilly Endowment grant to improve Hoosier parks, funds he expects would be used to improve connectivity and access to the White River along public land on Carmel’s eastern border. “Our thoughts are that we’re going to focus on a plan that looks at connecting all of our existing and potential properties within that White River corridor or near it and creating a comprehensive plan for improvements in those areas,” Klitzing said. “We certainly see that benefiting Hazel Landing Park, River Heritage Park and the historic Moffett House.” Visit CarmelClayParks.com for more. ON THE COVER: A portion of a paved trail

in Hazel Landing Park was washed away by an August flood. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

OTHER PARKS AFFECTED Hazel Landing Park suffered the most damage from the August flood, but it wasn’t the only Carmel park impacted. It is, however, the only park still closed. CCPR Director Michael Klitzing provided an overview of the flood’s mark on parks throughout Carmel: White River Greenway: Some sections of the trail were temporarily closed for flooding, but none experienced significant damage. Klitzing said the new White River overlook near the Hannah Wilson Moffett trailhead became a popular spot during the flood because it was one of the few places the public could view the river without being in harm’s way. River Heritage Park: Most of the park was underwater during the flood, but there was little damage once the river receded, Klitzing said. The historic Moffett house within the park experienced flooding in its cellar and crawl space, but a restoration company quickly repaired any damage. Founders Park: Flooding occurred in ponds and streams that connect to the White River, but no significant damage was reported. A section of a trail in the park remains closed for installation of a floating boardwalk, not because of the flood.

Floodwaters at Flowing Well Park in mid-August reached to the top of the bowl near the artesian well. (Photo courtesy of Michael Klitzing)

Flowing Well Park: Cool Creek, a White River tributary, caused flooding in Flowing Well Park. The water level reached the bowl of the well, leading to contamination. The well was closed until testing showed the water to be at a safe level again.

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Indiana Learning Center expands to Hamilton County with students of all ages and educational needs by focusing on individualized support based on each student’s goals, Indiana Learning Center, a private strengths and challenges. The tutors, tutoring organization that provides per- who are independent contractors, desonalized academic instruction sign a plan that works best for for students in kindergarten each family. through senior year, has exThere are no plans for a brick panded to Hamilton County. and mortar facility, with in-perIndiana Learning Center proson lessons often taking place in vides personalized educational a coffee shop or library, accordsupport for students through ing to Balser. private tutoring in math, En“Within five to 10 years or so Balser glish Language Arts, reading we think more families will be and other educational areas, with sercomfortable with online tutoring, and vices available in-person and online. students might change the way they’re Originally known as Junifon Enlightlearning over time,” Balser said. “We enment, the organization, founded in don’t know that an in-person facility is 2022 in Batesville, rebranded as Indiana really productive at this point.” Learning Center in August. In addition Balser said the organization stands to Hamilton County, it also expandout because of its focus on personalized ed to Marion, Hancock and Johnson education and accessibility. In addicounties. tion, tutoring sessions are $30 an hour, Austin Balser, founder and CEO of In- which he says is cheaper than competdiana Learning Center, said the expaning organizations. sion comes at a time when schools are “This is a situation where everybody struggling to maintain a 1-on-1 balance truly does care about the students and with students. their learning,” Balser said. “We also “We wanted to find a way to offer that have a scholarship fund called the Juni1-on-1 instruction outside of that small fon Scholarship, and it’s really used on town we were working in,” Balser said. an as-needed basis. So, if families fill “We now have in-person lessons in 15 out the scholarship application, we use counties, and that’s still growing. We’re whatever resources we have to support looking to add two more districts, prefthem. We’re just trying to make it fierably at the end of 2027, and we’re able nancially accessible to all families in the to do online lessons with anybody in all state.” 92 counties.” For more, visit indianalearningcenBalser said the organization works ter.org. By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

DISPATCHES  Pence Media Group expansion — Carmel-based Pence Media Group has hired Nicole Griffin, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, as a PR + video storytelling strategist. Griffin has 12 years of broadcasting experience, including nine years at WRTV, where she anchored on the evening news for five years.  Delta Faucet Company promotion — Delta Faucet Company promoted Vahan Badalow to senior vice president, supply chain & service. Badalow joined the company in 2014 and has 30 years of global supply chain experience, including at Andersen and Target.

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Danny Lopez is the proud grandson of Cuban immigrants who fled the Communist regime. Danny and his wife Sofia, a professor at Butler, met in high school. They are raising their two children, Daniel and Alexandra, in Carmel. For 20 years, Danny has served in the private and public sectors, working under three Indiana governors, including Eric Holcomb, and with the Indiana Pacers organization.

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DANNY LOPEZ WORKS ACROSS PARTY LINES AND WITH LOCAL LEADERS TO DELIVER SOLUTIONS THAT WORK FOR HAMILTON COUNTY.

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Danny Lopez delivered more than $1.7 billion in property and income tax relief starting this year. He’s committed to long-term property tax reform that controls local government debt and keeps tax bills in check—without simply shifting the burden to sales or income taxes. And Danny will always fight to keep Hamilton County tax dollars here at home, supporting the communities that generated them.

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Danny Lopez is standing up to corporations driving up healthcare costs for Hoosier families. He voted to stop systems from charging hospital-level prices for routine office visits and require large nonprofit hospitals to bring their prices in line with the statewide average. Danny also helped ensure prescription drug rebates count toward patient deductibles and out-of-pocket limits—so families benefit from the savings instead of losing them to corporate loopholes.

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Danny Lopez authored and passed legislation to provide real oversight and accountability for Marion County courts—because decisions made next door directly affect the safety of families here at home. He also voted to give judges more power to keep dangerous defendants behind bars while they await trial. Danny is proud to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by both the Indiana State Police Alliance and the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police.

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Danny Lopez doesn’t make empty campaign promises.

He delivers results.

Danny promised to hold rogue prosectors accountable for failing to do their jobs. This is now state law: House Bill 1006-2005 Danny promised to enhance penalties and bail requirements for violent and repeat offenders. This is now state law: Senate Enrolled Act 324-2025 Danny voted to give judges more flexibility to deny bail for dangerous criminals. Senate Bill 2-2026 and Senate Joint Resolution 1-2026 And he authored legislation to provide real oversight and accountability for Marion County courts. House Bill 1033-2026

Danny is the ONLY candidate in the race endorsed by:

“As Mayor, my first responsibility is keeping Carmel safe. Danny Lopez gets that. At the Statehouse, Danny has repeatedly stood with our police, firefighters and first responders — making sure they get the resources they need.”

- Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam

Vote for Danny Lopez on or before November 3rd!

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Breast cancer treatment advances include focus on quality of life Page 27

BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS A young mother’s battle with breast cancer Page 27 Catherine Foster, right, her husband Brad Foster and their children. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Foster)

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BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS

A young mother’s battle with breast cancer By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

What was supposed to be a routine afternoon attending her oldest son’s kindergarten orientation Aug. 4, 2025, turned out to be a life-changing day for Carmel resident Catherine Foster. En route to the school, the then 34-year-old mother of three received a call from her doctor informing her she had Grade 3 triple-negative breast cancer. “I was completely shocked and very caught off guard,” said Foster, 35. “I feared the what ifs and it really affected me mentally.” Her diagnosis came after she noticed a lump during a self-exam. At 10 months postpartum, she initially assumed it was a clogged duct or a hormonal shift, but she scheduled an appointment with her OB/GYN to be sure. A mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy followed, confirming the diagnosis. Part of her initial shock stemmed from believing her family had no history of cancer, a misconception that evaporated about a month later when genetic testing revealed she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation. The inherited change prevents the gene from repairing damaged DNA, elevating lifetime

Catherine Foster ices her hands and feet and does cold-cap therapy during chemotherapy. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Foster)

risks for several cancers. Although her mother has never been diagnosed with cancer, the mutation was passed down through her maternal grandfather’s side. “Her dad had prostate cancer, her uncle had breast cancer and her aunt had ovarian cancer, and those are all the increased cancers you’re at risk for with a BRCA1 gene mutation,” Foster said. “Since it came from the father’s side, it kind of was missed or dismissed and never led to her getting tested.” The discovery brought a new layer of emotions. “My kids have a 50 percent chance of inheriting this gene,” Foster said. “They usually don’t recommend genetic testing until they’re about 18 because they’re really at no risk right now. With research and fundraising for breast cancer awareness, the hope is that by the time they’re 18, maybe there’s a cure or better steps.”

Facing an intense care plan, including 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a year of infusions of the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Foster said the only way forward was to get through treatment. The physical toll was accompanied by a sense of isolation. While undergoing chemotherapy, Foster missed family milestones, including holiday gatherings and her son’s Christmas program. “Everyone’s around you telling you you’re so strong, so you feel like you need to be strong because they’re telling you that you are,” Foster said. “But the rest of the world was moving on, and here I was in this bubble of treatment and cancer. It’s all consuming. It almost felt like I was sitting on the sidelines, especially when it came to being involved with my kids’ lives.” Amid that isolation, she said a network of support emerged. Neighbors, friends and strangers rallied around her family with meal trains, financial assistance for medical bills and child care. Her friends and husband, Brad Foster, also helped her with cold-cap therapy, which lowers the temperature of the scalp to reduce or prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy. “I didn’t lose my hair during treatment,” Foster said. “That allowed my husband, mom and some of my best friends to be involved with my treatment because they were the ones switching out the caps. I kind of owe it

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to them for saving my hair because it’s a really important job placing those caps and how tight they are.” Foster completed chemotherapy Jan. 20 and underwent a double mastectomy March 3, receiving the news that she was cancer-free after post-surgical pathology showed no detectable disease. As she looks past treatment, she is focused on emotional recovery and regaining a sense of normalcy. “I kind of had my head down and was going through the motions during treatment, and now it’s just kind of like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe that happened,’” Foster said. “I’m trying to process all that, but also getting back to living my life and spending time with my kids, making new memories and trying not to let the thoughts of reoccurrence and cancer consume me. It’s a work in progress.” Foster stresses the importance of selfbreast exams and testing for the BRCA1 gene mutation. She also encourages women to advocate for themselves, and for anyone going through something similar, she said there is life on the other side of treatment and cancer. “It’s OK if it’s not all sunshine and rainbows,” Foster said. “It is a really hard thing to go through, especially so young, and if you’re a mother as well. There’s beautiful life ahead on the other side of all of it.” More of Foster’s story can be found on her Instagram page at @cathkayfos.

Breast cancer treatment advances include focus on quality of life Commenary by Dr. Folasade Imeokparia A breast cancer diagnosis often comes with difficult decisions, and for many women, the prospect of losing sensation after a mastectomy is one of the most overlooked challenges. Physicians at the IU Health Joe & Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center in Carmel are now offering an emerging surgical approach that focuses on preserving nerves during mastectomy and reconstruction, helping patients retain sensation and improve quality of life after treatment. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and while treatment remains focused on effectively removing cancer, patients are increasingly asking how surgery might affect their daily lives long after recovery. Personalized breast cancer care includes helping patients understand their options and make informed decisions based on their diagnosis, treatment goals and personal preferences.

For some patients, a mastectomy, the surgical removal of breast tissue, may be recommended as part of their treatment plan. Traditional mastectomy procedures often involve cutting nerves that provide feeling to the breast and nipple area. While the surgery can be highly effective in treating cancer, many patients experience numbness or reduced sensation in the chest afterward. Nerve-preserving mastectomy is designed to address that concern. When it is safe and appropriate, surgeons identify and preserve important sensory nerves during surgery. In some cases, nerves may be reconstructed using grafting techniques that support nerve regeneration over time. The goal is to help patients retain or regain sensation in the breast, chest or nipple area following surgery. Rehabilitation team members also play an integral role in successful results. Although preserving sensation does not change cancer outcomes, it may have a meaningful impact on

recovery and overall well-being. Maintaining feeling in the chest area can improve comfort, body awareness and a patient’s sense of connection to their body after treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for nerve-preserving mastectomy. Factors such as tumor location, cancer stage and anatomy all play a role. Patients should talk with their breast surgeon about available surgical options to determine the approach that best supports both cancer treatment and quality of life. To learn more about breast cancer care and treatment options, visit iuhealth.org/breast.

Dr. Folasade Imeokparia, breast surgeon at the IU Health Joe & Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center in Carmel

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Breast health at every age Commentary by Dr. R. Thomas Schmidt

ACTUALLY BE DOING?

Breast health looks different at 35 than it does at 55, but one thing remains the same: paying attention to your breasts and preventative screenings can protect your breast health and lower your risk of breast cancer. Breast health isn’t a single appointment. It’s regular screening, knowing what’s normal for your body, understanding your personal risk and everyday habits that add up over time. Life has become incredibly complicated, balancing many important things at the same time. Setting time aside for a annual mammogram is an essential priority.

Many of us grew up hearing that a monthly self-exam was essential. However, that guidance has changed over the years. The American Cancer Society no longer recommends routine self-exams as a screening tool for women at average risk. Instead, the organization now stresses breast self-awareness that focuses on being familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you notice if something changes. What hasn’t changed? If you feel a new lump, see skin dimpling or notice nipple discharge, tell your doctor immediately. The vast majority of women with breast cancer have no risk factors. Mammography is the most effective way to optimize the early detection of breast cancer.

START WITH THE MAMMOGRAM Put simply, a mammogram is an X-ray of your breast. It remains the single most effective tool for catching breast cancer early. Regular mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer in its earliest stages, often before you feel a lump. Experts recommend that women ages 40 to 74 who are at average risk get a mammogram every two years. However, your doctor may suggest a different schedule based on your personal and family history. WHEN IS MORE TESTING NEEDED? You may need further testing, such as an abbreviated MRI, if you have dense breasts. That means you have larger amounts of fibrous and glandular tissue than women with less dense breasts. Dense breast tissue can make it harder to spot a tumor with a standard mammogram. Women with dense breasts have a higher chance of developing breast cancer, so your doctor may recommend additional imaging as a result. Two follow-up options your provider might discuss are: • Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at areas of concern inside the breast. • Breast MRI uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images and is typically reserved for women at higher-than-average risk. If testing finds something unusual, your doctor may recommend a breast biopsy to gather a small tissue sample and check for cancer cells. SELF-EXAM VS. SELF-AWARENESS: WHAT SHOULD YOU

KNOW YOUR RISK Age and being female are the two biggest risk factors for breast cancer, but family history matters, too. Your risk increases if you have: • A first-degree relative with breast cancer • Dense breasts • A known genetic mutation, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 Talk with your doctor or a breast specialist about whether you should begin screening earlier or add breast MRI to your routine. EVERYDAY HABITS THAT SUPPORT BREAST HEALTH You can’t control your genetics or your age, but you can control your lifestyle choices. These tips from the American Cancer Society can help lower your breast cancer risk: • Maintain a healthy weight • Eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains • Stay physically active, with at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. • Limit or eliminate alcohol consumption

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How IWIN Foundation relieves everyday burdens for Hoosier breast cancer patients news@youarecurrent.com For women battling breast cancer, medical treatment is often only half the fight. Beyond doctor appointments and chemotherapy lies the profound physical, mental and emotional toll of a diagnosis — along with the quiet, daily pressure of keeping a household running. Patients face the reality of paying for gas to travel to radiation, putting groceries on the table, or finding childcare when energy is depleted. For 25 years, the Indiana Women in Need Foundation has filled that gap. Founded after a dear friend and co-worker was diagnosed with breast cancer, IWIN remains committed solely to supporting breast cancer patients during active treatment across all 92 Indiana counties. By funding everyday essentials like grocery gift cards, gas, childcare and housekeeping, IWIN works to ensure no Hoosier has to choose between recovery and daily survival.

Guests and survivors gathered in September for IWIN’s annual Pink Soirée Pajama Party. Follow @ IWINFoundation on social media to stay updated on event photos and to sign up for next year’s celebration. (Photo courtesy of IWIN Foundation)

“A breast cancer diagnosis affects far more than a person’s health,” said Erin De Jong, executive director of IWIN. “Treatment can mean missed work, added transportation costs, changes in childcare needs, and the simple reality that everyday responsibilities do not stop. IWIN helps relieve some of those pressures by providing practical sup-

port such as grocery assistance, transportation, housekeeping, and other non-medical services.” According to foundation data, more than 60 percent of IWIN recipients earn less than $40,000 annually, and nearly half experience job disruption or unemployment during treatment. Besides financial relief, the foundation offers a compassionate support system where newly diagnosed women are encouraged and heard by survivors who have walked the path before them. “When we can take even one burden off a patient or family, it allows them to focus more fully on treatment, healing, and the people they love,” De Jong said. “That immediate, tangible support is at the heart of our mission.” Community support powers that mission across Central Indiana. The foundation hosted its annual Pink Soirée Pajama Party fundraiser in September, bringing together 200 guests, including 48 breast cancer survivors, to connect

“When we can take even one burden off a patient or family, it allows them to focus more fully on treatment, healing and the people they love,” — ERIN DE JONG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IWIN and raise critical funds. “Events like the Pink Soirée remind us that supporting someone through breast cancer is truly a community effort,” De Jong said. “What makes the evening especially meaningful is that it creates a visible community of support around our recipients and survivors. When businesses, donors, volunteers, healthcare partners and friends all come together around the same mission, patients are reminded that there is an entire community standing beside them.” For local recipients, that community backing translates into vital relief. “IWIN helped me not stress about feeding my family during my breast cancer journey,” said Jacquee, a recipient from Hamilton County. “Even when we were unsure about what came next in cancer treatment, we knew our family was fed.”

100 HOOSIERS, 100 DAYS CAMPAIGN The IWIN Foundation is calling on local residents, businesses and community groups to step up as “Community Champions” for its peer-to-peer campaign running through Dec. 21. The campaign aims to raise $45,000 to support 100 Hoosiers undergoing active breast cancer treatment. Donations are being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, thanks to sponsors including the Middaugh family and Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino.

Participation is free and takes less than five minutes. Champions simply set up a fundraising page at iwinfoundation.org and share their link with friends, family and networks. “Every gift becomes practical support for a Hoosier who needs help right now,” said Erin De Jong, executive director of IWIN. For details, contact Sue Wynne, operations director, at 317-475-0565 or info@iwinfoundation.org.

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The Grammy-nominated duo blends blues, country and Midwest vibes By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

When Michael Trotter thinks of the Midwest, he envisions lakes and “pure American living.” He also thinks about family. Trotter, one half of the Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty along with his wife Tanya, was born and raised in Cleveland and now lives in Albion, Mich. When The War and Treaty play at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel Oct. 13, they’re extending that family feel to everyone in attendance. “I just want folks to know that their kinfolk are coming to town,” Michael said. “Their favorite cousins are coming, and we’re going to really give it all. They should expect whatever they want to expect, joy, laughter, some heartbreak (and) a lot of rock ’n’ roll.” “And a country baptism,” Tanya said. That’s in reference to the country-blues duo’s newest EP, “Country Baptism,” released Sept. 4. It blends several themes, from reconciling with the past, dealing with ups and downs, happy romances, romances that might not work out and more, all in a tight 25 minutes. Although they draw inspiration from blues, soul, gospel and rock, they

have found in recent years that country music allows them to embrace all of the aspects of their personalities. “We love to have a drink every now and then, we love God, we love having fun,” Tanya said. “And I think one of the places where you can still do that and not be judged is country music. I think it’s a safe place to be able to have faith, family fun, and talk about being beautiful and sex and God all in the same thing.” Tanya is originally from the Washington D.C., area, and the pair met years ago at a show in Laurel, Md. Since then, they’ve combined their powerful voices and poignant songwriting styles into The War and Treaty, a reference to Michael’s time in the U.S. military.

Since 2016, they’ve regularly released music that blends not only their interests in life but their interests in a diverse spread of music. They’ve racked up award nominations including two Grammy nods in 2023 for Best New Artist and Best Roots song for “Blank Page.” The influence of that song, “Blank Page,” will be apparent at the show in Carmel. The song inspired two high school sweethearts in Maryland, Jack Robert and Avery Grace, to form a band together with that name. Fittingly, they’ve grown close with The War and Treaty over the years and will be opening for Michael and Tanya at the Oct. 13 show. R&B singer Jordan Babbs will perform first, followed by Blank Page before The War and Treaty take the stage. The duo have enjoyed playing in Indiana over the years. They fondly recall a coffee shop in South Bend, where they got a good reception several years ago, and Indianapolis has treated them well inside and outside the music venues. Tanya, an avid vintage shopper, had high praise for the vintage shops in town where she has bought multiple scarves in the past. More than anything, they’re excited to connect with audience members. Tickets are available at thecenterpresents.org. Even though their lives have taken them all over the world, they acknowledge that they wouldn’t be who they are today without their time in Michigan and touring around the region. “We don’t get to this path without the Midwest,” Michael said. Married couple Michael and Tanya Trotter are The War and Treaty, a Grammy-nominated blues-country duo performing in Carmel Oct. 13. (Photo by Luke Rogers)

‘CATS’ “Cats” runs Oct. 8 through Nov. 22 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com. ‘JAGGED LITTLE PILL’ Civic Theatre’s production of Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” runs through Oct.17 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org. ‘THE CRUCIBLE’ Main Street Productions presents “The Crucible” Oct. 8-18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhorse.org. ‘HORIZONS’ Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Horizons: The Promise of a Vast Land” is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org. ‘FANFARE & FLOURISH’ Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Fanfare & Flourish” is set for 4 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. ‘INDIGO PARK’ Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers “Indigo Park” tour concert is set for a 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH  Beef and Boards tickets now on sale — Tickets to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2027 shows are now on sale to the public exclusively through Beef & Boards, either via beefandboards. com or through the box office by calling 317-872-9664.

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Fishers resident to direct ‘Cats’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Anne Beck has a special connection to “Cats.” The Fishers resident played Bombalurina in a 2012 production at Gateway Playhouse in Bellpoint, N.Y. Beck, who has directed and choreographed the show three times, is making her Beef & Boards debut as director and choreographer of “Cats,” which runs Oct. 8 to Nov. 22 at the Indianapolis venue. “‘Cats’ is a show that I feel really speaks to a lot of people if they can allow themselves to open their hearts and minds to the fact that it does indeed have some story,” Beck said. “It is a story of forgiveness, rebirth and belonging to your chosen tribe and a sense of belonging. When one betrays and returns for forgiveness, we all have a choice to open our hearts and see the good in someone’s heart, even if they made large mistakes but admitting it.” Beck said she loved the Andrew Lloyd Webber score as a kid. “I would listen to the ‘Jellicle Ball’ on repeat and needed to dance to it someday,” she said. Beck got the opportunity in 2012 in the production that was directed by “Cats” original Mistoffelees, Jacob Brent, and starred the original Old Deuteronomy, the late Ken Page. “It was such a joy to listen and hear all the ins and outs of plot and cat backstories, which makes it super fun for an actor to play and for an audience to watch,” Beck said. “Artistry motivated with purpose is always more interesting for the actor (and) audience connection.” Beck said she enjoys all the songs, but there are two she especially enjoys because audience members can relate their own lives to them. “The ‘Jellicle Ball’ I love because so

Anne Beck is the director and choreographer for “Cats” at Beef & Boards. (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

many can relate it to gearing up for a special night, a special holiday, a concert — something that has that energy of excitement and then the fulfillment of when the time is finally here,” she said. “I also love ‘Skimbleshanks’ because it is so relatable to your favorite uncle or cousin coming to town or friend that just always lights up a room and makes the world better just by seeing them.” Beck said there is always a directorial challenge to focus on story-driven intention where it’s all song and dance with almost no dialogue. “This story is truly Grizabella’s story, one of a glamorous creature who uses fame and talent and beauty in destructive ways hurting those that have loved her and known her a long time,” Beck said. “Every year the cats gather to send off one cat to the Heaviside Layer on the night of the Jellicle Ball. Grizabella shows up very well knowing this event could save her from this current awful life and go to her next. But she must seek forgiveness from a chosen family she hurt very much. Everyone in the audience can identify with making mistakes and needing forgiveness.” As a professor at Ball State University, Beck said she is proud there are 11 Ball State alums in the cast. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

DISPATCH  Pianist to perform at free Carmel United Methodist event — Carmel United Methodist Church’s Music Ministry, headed by David Morton, will hold a community event featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Teresa Walters Oct. 7. The meal will start at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for the concert. The meal and concert are both free, and a free-will offering will be collected for the artist. Please RSVP on the church’s website at: carmelumc.org/events. For more, visit teresawalters.com.

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When Michael Davis arrived at the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir 25 years ago, he thought his work was going to be all about the music. As ISC celebrates its 90th year with an upcoming season entitled “Then, Now, and Always,” Davis acknowledges that his initial thought process was a little off. “What I have learned is that it’s all about the people and the community that’s making the music and doing it together,” said Davis, the ISC’s assistant artistic director. “That was true then, it’s true now, and because of the generosity and the visions that are out there for the organization being around for 90 years plus, makes it that ‘always’ piece.” The ISC’s season begins with not only a celebration of its 90th year, but with free performances in celebration of Davis’ 25th year. The first show of the season is “Mood Indigo” Oct. 10 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis. There are two performances, at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and free registration is available at indychoir.org. Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will perform alongside the choir. The ISC has made an effort in recent years to make its music more accessible to the general public, with initiatives such as a pay-what-you-can structure for some shows to free performances. Executive Director Jennifer Cooper said she believes the most important part of

life is building relationships between people and communities, and she’s honored that the ISC can do that through chorale music. “There are so many ways you can build community,” Cooper said. “There are festivals, there’s sharing food, but for us to be able to share something as human as the voice, it’s so wonderful to use that to bring people together.” The organization has brought multiple generations together, which Davis has seen firsthand. He has seen children of previous musicians come through the program and has been floored at the importance of the organization for these families — and he’s only been at ISC for less than a third of its existence. Other shows during the “Then, Now, and Always” season include the annual “Festival of Carols” in December; a collaborative show with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in January; an anniversary show in early April that includes music from the past 90 years; and a show with musicians from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in late April. This year also marks Artistic Director Eric Stark’s 25th year with the organization, adding another layer of celebration. More details and tickets are available at indychoir.org. While the “Then” and “Now” in the season title are apparent at the performances, “Always” is the word on the minds of Davis and Cooper as they talk about the ISC. “We plan to be here forever,” Cooper said.

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Actor has historical tie to ‘The Crucible’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Ken Kingshill has a unique connection to “The Crucible.” Kingshill has a small role as Judge Hathorne in the Main Street Productions’ presentation of Arthur Miller’s 1953 play “The Crucible” Oct. 8-18 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. The play is based on the 1692 Salem witch trials. Kingshill found out about 15 years ago that he is related to Giles Corey. “At that point, I was like if I ever get an opportunity to be in ‘The Crucible,’ I would want to do that,” Kingshill said. “Giles Corey is famous because he was put to death by weight. They put heavy stones on him, trying to get him to confess. He refused to name names and kept saying, ‘More weight’ and was ultimately killed. He’s kind of a cantankerous old farmer in the show, but he’s definitely a historical figure.” A former Westfield City Council member, Kingshill lived in Westfield for several years before moving to Whitestown. J.B. Scoble, a north Indianapolis resident, plays John Proctor, who defends those accused of witchcraft. “The range of emotions this man has during the show is vast,” Scoble said. “He cheats on his wife, and that’s kind of the undertone of his relationships with the girls. He’s a meaty character, so it’s fun putting that together.” Carmel resident Piper Williams plays Abigail Williams, one of the accusers. “My character is very vindictive,” she said. “I’m seeking out revenge for a lot of the women in the town, especially Elizabeth because I want to be with John Proctor, her husband. So, that’s kind of my motivation for the whole show.” Williams said she played a lot of villainous roles in college, but not in community theater. “I was very excited when I saw the posting for this show. I really knew that’s a role I wanted to go out for,” she said. “She almost loves power more than anything.” A 2020 Carmel High School graduate, Williams teaches first grade at Smoky Row Elementary School in Carmel. Fishers resident Megan Fridenmaker

Back, from left, Daniel Ott, J.B. Scoble, Ken Kingshill. Front, from left, Megan Fridenmaker and Piper Williams perform in “The Crucible.” (Photo courtesy of Duane Mercier)

portrays Elizabeth Proctor. “‘The Crucible’ is a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” she said. “We were supposed to read it my junior year in high school and I was so excited because we were going to read aloud in class ... but we pivoted at the last minute to ‘The Scarlet Letter.’ So, it’s a show I’ve wanted to do for a long time.” The role is the most challenging Fridenmaker has ever had. “It’s really intense content, but for me there is a lot of restraint that goes into portraying that. And Elizabeth, specifically, is just such a complex character,” she said. “There is a quiet strength about her. She’s a very dynamic character. There’s a lot going on in her life and her head, so finding that sweet spot without overdoing it has been a really good challenge.” Shelbyville resident Daniel Ott plays Rev. Hale, who originally supports the accusers. “But as the play progresses, he begins to feel conflicted and doubtful,” he said. “He feels some of the accusations lack merit and he doesn’t agree with how the court and judges are handling the proceedings. He’s very humanitarian.” Initially, he didn’t believe good Christians would lie, especially good Christian children. Miller wrote the play during the 1950s Red Scare, when Sen. Joseph McCarthy accused communists of infiltrating the U.S. government, military, universities and the film industry. The hearings focused on McCarthy and others trying to get witnesses to name names. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.

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Artist explains ‘IndySoul’ sound By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com Bashiri Asad is not simply a soul singer. He’s an IndySoul singer. It’s a term the Indianapolis musician coined, and he’s bringing the brand of music to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael Oct. 9. Every songwriter brings a distinct voice to their music, and the Indianapolis native brings his own flair to every song he writes and performs. “I can only tell stories and speak as someone from Indy,” Asad said. “I can’t do Motown. If I sing a Motown song, it’s going to be IndySoul, because it’s mine for the night. Whether it be an original composition or someone else’s, when I have it, it’s IndySoul music.” His upcoming show at Feinstein’s is entitled “Bashiri Asad: The Ballads.” Asad said he’s looking forward to the themed show. He’ll perform R&B selections going back to the 1980s and will incorporate his original music as well. He strives to form connections with his audiences, and said it’s easy to do at an intimate venue such as Feinstein’s. “It’s one of the best places to have a

Soul singer Bashiri Asad will take the stage Oct. 9 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. (Photo courtesy of R.J. McNeal Entertainment)

conversation with an audience,” Asad said. “If you’re holding court the right way, you don’t need a microphone.” He’s recorded eight albums including 2023’s “The Everyday SoulSinger,” and is working on an acoustic album entitled “Bashiri Asad As Is” that he’s aiming to release in 2027. For tickets, visit feinsteinshc.com/ events. For more about Asad’s music, visit bashiriasad.com or on Instagram at indysoulhead.

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(Above) Members of the Indianapolis Latvian School and the Jautrais Pāris folk dance troupe perform Sept. 27 on the International Stage.

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Bickett to sing at Turntable By Mark Ambrogi mark@youcurrrent.com

This will be a special homecoming for singer-songwriter Taylor Bickett. The 2017 Carmel High School graduate, who is based in Nashville, Tenn., will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at Turntable in Indianapolis. Lisa Curtis will be a special guest. “This is my first time doing a headline show in the Indy area, so I’m just excited to get to do that in a place I think built my love for music,” Bickett said. “Carmel, in particular, has such a beautiful focus for the arts.” Bickett said CHS provided strong support for her focus on music. “I think it just fostered my love for it,” she said. “I’m so grateful for my upbringing, to my parents, and just the community I was raised in.” Bickett’s first full-length album, “Nothing I Can’t Undo,” was released in July. Bickett said the reception to the album has been positive. “I think people are excited to hear certain songs and how they’ll come to

Taylor Bickett, a Carmel High School graduate, will perform Oct. 9 at Turntable in Indianapolis. (Photo by Cooper Smith)

life in the live format,” she said. Bickett said “Wild Dogs,” in particular, has caught people’s attention. “Which is fun because that’s one of my favorite songs on the album,” she said. She views herself as a singer-songwriter with a lean toward indie pop. “I really categorize it more as storytelling,” she said. “If you are a fan of songs that tell a story and a fan of lyrics, that’s where my music shines through. Songwriting is the most important to me.” For tickets, turntableindy.com.

Film selected for festival By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

Eric Pascarelli didn’t want to make a traditional basketball movie. The Carmel filmmaker woke up one night with the idea of making a film that involved basketball, because he knew it would resonate with Indiana moviegoers. But he needed to add some twists. The result was “Method to the Madness,” a 74-minute film that follows a young woman who enters a free-throw shooting contest to honor her late sister. The woman is not much of an athlete, so she gets a coach — one who also doesn’t know anything about basketball but is actually an actor doing research for a role. The Heartland Film Festival selected it for this year’s event, and it will screen three times throughout the festival. Pascarelli, 37, has entered his films for consideration in the renowned Indianapolis festival before but was never selected. “It just felt like I finally made it after all these years,” he said. “I didn’t know

Actors Holly Anspaugh, left, and Daisy Hickey in the Hoosier Gym during a scene in “Method to the Madness.” (Photo courtesy of Eric Pascarelli)

if it would ever happen, but I kept going.” The film will screen three times throughout Indianapolis: Alamo Drafthouse Oct. 9, the Indy Arts Center Oct. 12 and the Living Room Theater Oct. 18. Learn more about the festival and buy tickets at heartlandfilm.org/events/hff. “Method to the Madness” was filmed throughout the area, including The Cat theatre in Carmel and multiple locations in Noblesville such as Pickleman’s Cafe. But perhaps the most recognizable filming location is the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown from the 1986 film “Hoosiers.”

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Editor, Carmel Clay Schools says its projected 2027 referendum tax rate has decreased, but homeowners should understand what that decrease is being compared with. CCS currently collects two voter-approved referendum taxes, 19 cents for operations and 5 cents for school safety, totaling 24 cents per $100 of taxable assessed value. If voters approve the new referendum in November, those taxes would be replaced by a single referendum. CCS initially projected a 2027 rate of 31.94 cents but recently lowered that estimate to 30.39 cents because taxable property values came in higher than expected. While the projection decreased from 31.94 cents to 30.39 cents, the rate would still increase from the 24 cents homeowners currently pay to a projected 30.39 cents in 2027, an increase of

about 26.6 percent in the referendum tax rate. Voters also are being asked to authorize considerably more than the projected 2027 rate. The referendum permits a maximum rate of 42.74 cents per $100 of assessed value for up to eight years. CCS says it expects to begin below that maximum and increase the rate over time as the effects of Indiana’s new property tax law are phased in. For homeowners, the bottom line is that the referendum would authorize a higher tax rate than they pay today, although the exact dollar increase on individual tax bills will depend on assessed value, deductions and new state tax credits. The November vote would authorize a rate of up to 42.74 cents, not guarantee that the district will remain at its projected 30.39-cent rate. Matthew B. Rowe, Carmel

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Editor, Your Sept. 22 edition of Current in Carmel had an article about a couple that was found guilty of insider stock trading. They used nonpublic information they obtained at work to get an unfair advantage over other investors and made hundreds of thousands of dollars. This couple may face fines and up to five years in a federal prison. Yet, if these individuals were congressmen or senators, this insider trading would not be illegal and they

wouldn’t face jail at all! Insider trading using the information they learn as part of the legislative process is a crime for us but for them is just another way to improve their income. Election season is upon us when we choose our representatives. In my opinion, voters should ask candidates if they will pass the bill to make insider trading for congressmen illegal and ask incumbents what their voting records are when it comes to insider trading. Theodore A. Nukes, Carmel

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The Boston Tea Party: A civil departure Commentary by Jeff Worrell On a cold night in December 1773, a band of colonists boarded three ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of British tea into the freezing saltwater. History remembers the Boston Tea Party as an act of defiance that sparked a revolution. Often, critics point to it as proof that true change requires tossing civility overboard. Look closer at the decks of those ships, however, and you see something quite different. Not a single crew member was injured. The ships themselves were untouched; only the tea — the specific instrument of an unjust tax — was targeted. And when a padlock belonging to one of the ship’s captains was broken during the raid, the participants returned the following day with a replacement. Before slipping into the night, they even swept the decks clean. That broken padlock tells the real story. What happened in Boston Harbor was not reckless chaos; it was a civil departure. Too often, we are sold a false choice: either endure passive, toothless politeness that ignores real grievances, or embrace burning down the house to get attention. But civility should not be used as a muzzle. It is an internal posNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2026-00133 V, PZ-2026-00134 V, and PZ-2026-00135 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th day of October 2026 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: The petitioner seeks approval for 3 signs located on accessory structures where such signs are prohibited, approval for a wall sign with a width equal to 100% of the tenant's spandrel panel width where 85% is permitted, and approval for an electronic message board where electronic signs are otherwise prohibited. With the property being known as: 1250 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00133 V, PZ-2026-00134 V, and PZ-2026-00135 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 29-09-36-402-006.000-018 The petition may 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. Joe Claderon, & Molly Pedersen PETITIONERS

ture of courage, not compliance. When ordinary deliberation breaks down and laws or practices violate core principles, a civil departure becomes the disciplined alternative to anarchy. A civil departure is civil disobedience properly calibrated. It requires three distinct commitments: Precision: It targets the unjust mechanism directly, refusing to inflict collateral damage on neighbors, property or innocent bystanders. Restraint: It protects the broader civil fabric. Like replacing that ship captain’s padlock, it demonstrates respect for community order even while breaking an untenable rule. Accountability: It does not hide in the shadows or dodge consequences. It steps into the light, accepting the friction it causes to awaken the public conscience. We will not solve our deepest divides through polite silence, nor will we heal them through indiscriminate rage. Civility doesn’t mean we always agree to stay in our seats. It means that when conscience compels us to stand, we do so with discipline, purpose and enough respect for our community to leave the deck clean.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2026-00205 SE Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 26th of October, 2026 at 6p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to: Seeking a non-owner occupied short term residential approval On the property being known as: 1225 E 105th St Carmel, IN 46280 The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00205 SE The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel #: 17-13-12-01-07-005.000 The petition may 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. Jacob Gorden PETITIONERS

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Alcohol & Tobacco Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Hamilton County, will hold a public hearing at 9:00 am on October 13, 2026 at the Hamilton Co. Judicial Center, Commissioner's Room, 1 Hamilton Square in the city of Noblesville, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed herein. To watch the hearing, visit https://www.in.gov/atc/public-meetings/local-board-h earings Appointed Board Members: 3 MICHAEL L COLBY 01/14/2019 2 Jay Dorman 12/03/2012 1 Aaron E Batt 07/09/2024 Members serve for one year and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Board member one is appointed by the county commissioners. Board member two is appointed by the largest city or town’s executive. RR2921369 Beer & Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL Rhino Partners Restaurant Inc 2340 E 116th Street Carmel IN D/B/A Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers CHARLES BRASWELL 14463 NORWALK DR Carmel, Secretary CHARLES BRASWELL 11735 HARVARD LANE Carmel, President RR2998391 Beer Wine & Liquor - Restaurant (210) RENEWAL B & O Corporation 29 W Main Street Carmel IN D/B/A Old Town Tavern KEVIN CARMACK 15758 HAWKS WAY Carmel, President DL2927894 Beer & Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL Cicero Market, Inc 99 S Peru Street Cicero IN D/B/A The Market Cicero BRETT C MORROW 2220 W JACKSON DT. Cicero, President RR2929366 Beer & Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ, LLC 29 E Jackson Street Cicero IN D/B/A Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ RR2929319 Beer Wine & Liquor - Restaurant (210) RENEWAL Mejia Miranda, Inc 400 W Jackson Street Cicero IN D/B/A La Cascada Edis Mejia 1430 Woodcliff Drive Anderson, Secretary Edis Mejia 1430 Woodcliff Drive Anderson, President CH2929944 Beer Wine & Liquor - Catering Hall RENEWAL Byrd Enterprises, Inc. 502 East Carmel Drive Carmel IN D/B/A 502 East Event Centre VIRGINIA B BYRD P O BOX 413 Greenwood, President DL2930565 Beer Wine & Liquor - Drug Store RENEWAL HOOK-SUPERX LLC 10401 N MICHIGAN RD Carmel IN D/B/A TARGET STORE # 1366 LINDA CIMBRON 45 BRIDGE STREET Warren, Secretary MELANIE LUKER 9 COLDBROOK DR Cranston, Secretary THOMAS MOFFATT 29 HOMESTEAD CIRCLE Kingston, President ER2929932 Beer Wine & Liquor - Development Dist. RENEWAL LRG Restaurant LLC 201 W Main Street Carmel IN D/B/A Anthony's Chophouse and 3Up RR2937830 Beer Wine & Liquor - River & Lake RENEWAL Social Cantina - Carmel, INC. 350 Monon Blvd, Suite 10 Carmel IN D/B/A Social Cantina RR2938062 Beer Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL Thai Indy Restaurant LLC 12525 Old Meridian St. Ste 140 Carmel IN D/B/A Thai Indy RR2939594 Beer Wine & Liquor - Restaurant (210) RENEWAL Aberdeen Social House LLC 150 W 96th Street Indianapolis IN D/B/A Aberdeen Social House DL2933349 Beer & Wine Dealer - Grocery Store

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Alcohol & Tobacco Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Hamilton County, will hold a public hearing at 9:00 am on October 13, 2026 at the Hamilton Co. Judicial Center, Commissioner's Room, 1 Hamilton Square in the city of Noblesville, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed herein. To watch the hearing, visit https://www.in.gov/atc/public-meetings/local-board-h earings Appointed Board Members: 3 MICHAEL L COLBY 01/14/2019 2 Bradley E Oliver 05/24/2017 1 Aaron E Batt 07/09/2024 Members serve for one year and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Board member one is appointed by the county commissioners. Board member two is appointed by the largest city or town’s executive. RR2993286 Beer Wine & Liquor - Restaurant (210-1) RENEWAL Apple Indiana II, LLC 14711 US 31 North (Westfield) Carmel IN D/B/A APPLEBEE'S

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LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION Pursuant to IC 4-32.3-4-13, the Carmel FOP Lodge 185 Inc is publishing notice that an application for annual bingo activities has been filed by: Carmel FOP Lodge 185 1000 S. Rangeline Rd. Carmel, IN. 46032 Location of Bingo Activities: Carmel Clay Community Building 210 Veterans Way Carmel, IN 46032 Operators: Caleb Hall, Clifton Hoag, Tonya Tilson, Travis Tilson, Blake Lytle, Matthew Broadnax, Carlton Howard, James Morris Officers of Organization: Blake Lytle President, Matthew Broadnax Vice President, Carlton Howard Treasurer, James Morris Secretary Any person may protest the proposed issuance of the annual activity license. Protest letters must be postmarked within fifteen (15) days from the date the posting appears. The Commission shall hold a public hearing if ten (10) written and signed protest letters are received. Protest letters should be sent: INDIANA GAMING COMMISSION Attention: Heather Ahnafield Charity Gaming Division East Tower Suite 1600 101 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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