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CCS expects to raise property taxes By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Carmel Clay Schools is adjusting projected 2027 tax rates as the deadline to approve next year’s budget approaches. The property tax rate is expected to rise, while the referendum tax rate is expected to be lower than projected — assuming the referendum is approved in the Nov. 3 general election. The district has maintained a level property tax rate for approximately 30 years, according to Emily Bauer, CCS director of community relations, but the impact of the 2025 property tax law is causing the district to rework its formula. “Year-over-year tax rates are no longer an apples-to-apples way to evaluate the district’s levy or the impact on taxpayers,” Bauer said. “The levy is the most relevant measure of the amount being raised.” The 2026 levy for the combined operations and debt service funds was $74.5 million. The proposed levy for 2027 is $78.5 million. However, the 2027 levy is expected to be reduced by approximately $3.5 million because of property tax credits, Bauer said. To collect the proposed levy amount,

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Operations $34,954,648 $37,055,998 $37,055,998 0.2827 0.3099 Fund Debt $39,541,905 $41,460,000 $41,460,000 0.3198 0.3455 Service Operating $29,371,514 $47,105,549 $47,105,549 0.19 0.3059 Referendum

Projected 2027 Rate 0.3047 0.3409 0.3039 Source: CCS

CCS expects to set its 2027 property tax rate at 64.56 cents, which is 4.31 cents higher than the 2026 rate. That’s because SEA1 lowers the percentage of a home’s taxable value, decreasing the net assessed value of property in the district. So, the tax rate must rise for CCS to collect the same amount of funds. “Because the 2027 NAV for both funds is lower than in 2026, a higher rate is required to generate the same levy,” Bauer said. “This is an effect we expect to continue under (SEA1).” Although the 2027 NAV is down from 2026, it came in higher than originally anticipated. As a result, CCS plans to drop its 2027 referendum tax rate from 31.94 cents to 30.39 cents. The referendum combines the dis-

trict’s safety and operating referendums and bumps the rate from 24 cents to a maximum of 42.74 cents. The district plans to increase the referendum tax rate through 2031 to offset phased losses from SEA1. The 2027 proposed CCS budget includes a 14 percent jump in teacher retirement funding, an 8 percent rise in health insurance premiums, a nearly 8.5 percent increase in fuel and utility costs, and minimal salary adjustments for staff. The CCS school board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget at its Oct. 7 meeting and is expected to vote on the budget Oct. 21. Learn more at ccs.k12.in.us/services/ business/schoolfinance.

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Two Carmel residents pleaded guilty Sept. 15 in federal court to insider trading charges. As part of the plea, former Cummins employees Fan “Jocelyn” Yang, 35, and her husband, Jing Tian, 36, must forfeit their profits from the scheme. They could be sentenced to up to five years in prison at a hearing set for Jan. 15, 2027, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office press release. Yang worked as a corporate development manager and strategy finance con-

troller at Cummins and used non-public information about the company’s confidential negotiations to acquire Meritor, a Michigan-based automobile component manufacturer, to line her own pocket. Cummins announced the $3.7 billion acquisition on Feb. 22, 2022. “Fan Yang abused her corporate position by tipping confidential, market‑moving information about a multi‑billion‑dollar acquisition, fueling an insider trading scheme that gave herself, her husband Jing Tian, and others an unfair advantage over the investing public,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro stated in a press release. “Insider

trading destroys confidence in our markets. We are committed to safeguarding market integrity and ensuring that individuals who exploit their access for personal gain are held fully accountable.” Yang and Tian used the confidential information to execute securities trades in the U.S. and overseas, with those involved in the scheme generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal profits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In a WeChat message, Yang reportedly stated that their profits would cover the cost of a Tesla without a loan. Current contacted Cummins for comment but did not receive a response.

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City budget videos released By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The City of Carmel is proposing a flat tax rate, several new positions and a 3 percent raise for employees in its 2027 budget. The proposed $153 million general fund budget is 6 percent larger than the amount approved for 2026, but only 1.6 percent larger than the actual amount expected to be collected in 2026. That’s primarily because the city received $5 million more in supplemental local income tax dollars this year than initially expected. Carmel CFO Zac Jackson presented an overview of the proposed budget in a video posted online last week. Instead of holding in-person budget workshops with the city council, department leaders are presenting video overviews publicly available online. Jackson said the proposed budget is impacted by 2025’s Senate Enrolled Act 1, which altered the property tax formula and is expected to lead to Carmel collecting $13 million less next year than projected before the law passed. He said the city’s budget priorities are public safety, the construction of Fire Station 47 and improving efficiency.

“When we talk about modernizing government, maximizing existing assets and protecting the taxpayer, it’s all about how do we provide the best services at the lowest costs using what we already have without asking taxpayers for more funding,” Jackson said. The proposed tax rate is set to remain flat at 77.83 cents per $100 of assessed value. The city is planning to merge its property maintenance and facilities management teams into the Street Department in 2027. Another change — required by state law — is separating much of the revenue collected by the Department of Community Services into its own building permit fund. Jackson and Mayor Sue Finkam will answer budget-related questions from the council during a public workshop set for 1:45 p.m. Sept. 28. The proposed budget will be introduced at the Oct. 5 city council meeting, which will also include a public hearing. The council is expected to vote on the budget Oct. 19. View the budget videos at carmel.in.gov/865/_2027. Submit questions about the budget to budget@carmel.in.gov. The city is updating a budget FAQ online.

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Man accused of voyeurism “(The victim) stated she chased the accused to the exit doors as an unidentified good Samaritan A Carmel man is accused of usTarget employee assisted in (puring his cellphone to take a photo suing) the accused out of the store up a shopper’s dress at a and northbound through department store before the Target parking lot,” the fleeing the scene and affidavit states. attempting to hide the Police set up a perimeter evidence. and began searching for Police arrested John Florencio, whom they reFlorencio, 28, Sept. 11 after portedly found hiding near they found him hiding in a house. Florencio pleaded Florencio a wooded area along 106th the fifth and declined to Street after he allegedly fled on speak with investigators about the foot from the Target on Michigan incident, the affidavit states. He Road in Carmel, according to a was released from jail after postprobable cause affidavit. ing a $5,000 bond. The victim told police she noInvestigators attempted to ticed Florencio using his phone locate Florencio’s cellphone but to photograph up her dress as she were unable to find it. reached for a bottle of honey and Current attempted to contact he appeared to crouch down to Florencio for comment but did not reach for a loaf of bread on a low receive a response. shelf, the affidavit states. Florencio has been charged with The victim allegedly confronted a felony count of obstruction of Florencio and asked for his phone justice and a misdemeanor count and began chasing him as he atof public voyeurism. His trial is set tempted to flee through the store. for Jan. 20, 2027. By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

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Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Victoria Garcia-Wilburn is facing Republican Paul Nix in the Nov. 3 general election race for House District 32, which includes parts of Carmel, Fishers and north Indianapolis. Garcia-Wilburn, who was elected to the position in 2022, is an associate professor, researcher and occupational therapist. Nix, an insurance professional, has not previously held political office. Learn more about Garcia Wilburn at WilburnforIndiana.com and Nix at Nix4Indiana.com. View the full Q&A at youarecurrent.com.

Nix: Affordability, public safety, schools Garcia Wilburn: Affordability. Families are feeling the squeeze from rising costs, and I want to make sure Hoosier paychecks stretch further. Public safety. As someone with law enforcement in my own household, supporting our first responders and keeping our neighborhoods secure will always be a priority issue for our campaign. Ensuring a high quality of life: From access to affordable healthcare, strong community schools and access to economic opportunities, House District 32’s prosperity demonstrates the value of smart local, state and federal investments and partnerships.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Nix: To help shape the state government to serve Hoosiers, and to give our children and grandchildren the best possible opportunities for success. Garcia Wilburn: I’m running for reelection because the families in Nix Indiana House District 32 and beyond deserve a representative who shows up, listens and gets results, and that’s exactly what I’ve done the last four years. As a mother and the wife of Garcia Wilburn a retired law enforcement officer, I know what it takes to keep a family and a community safe and thriving. I’m running because I believe in commonsense leadership that puts neighbors first. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE?

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Nix: Success in life, marriage and business; 52 years married to my high school sweetheart, we raised seven children all thriving and they are raising our 22 grandchildren. Experience, common sense, values. Garcia Wilburn: I’ve spent my career serving this community, not just talking about it. Voters know they can trust me to do the research, ask the hard questions and vote based on what’s right for our district, not party pressure. I listen to Republicans, Democrats and independents alike, because good roads, safe neighborhoods and strong schools aren’t partisan issues.

WHAT CAN THE STATE LEGISLATURE DO TO HELP WITH AFFORDABILITY? Nix: Government needs to tighten its own spending and provide some relief to taxpayers! Garcia Wilburn: The legislature should look more strategically to reforming property taxes without burdening local government, addressing high utility costs beyond budget billing and ensuring large corporations pay their fair share of taxes. The legislature needs to ensure state spending is disciplined so we’re not adding to the pressure families already feel. I also want to see the legislature focus on ensuring access to healthcare for those with disabilities. WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE TO HOW THE STATE FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS? Nix: We will have two property tax bills to consider this next session, which will impact funding for schools. One is House Bill 1288 from State Rep. J.D. Prescott, and Sen. (Ryan) Mishler will be authoring the other. We need to squeeze the fat out of every dollar. Garcia Wilburn: Every child deserves access to a strong education no matter their ZIP code. I want to make sure our public schools, which educate the vast majority of Hoosier kids, are funded fairly and predictably so teachers can plan and parents can trust the system. I also support giving families options that work for their kids while making sure any changes to school funding don’t shortchange our traditional public schools.

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Q&A: Meet the candidates for Hamilton County clerk Compiled by Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

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Two candidates are running for Hamilton County clerk in the Nov. 3 general election. Republican Beth Sheller, who has worked in the clerk’s office for more than 16 years, including the last eight as the elections administrator, will face Democrat Alexandra Wilson, a public servant and lifelong Hoosier who has lived in the district for 2 years. Incumbent Kathy Kreag Williams is not running for reelection. The candidates answered the following questions from Current:

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Wilson: I’m running for clerk because public service should result in the government working better for everyone. As a current child welfare worker, I’ve seen how difficult navigating complicated systems can be. I want to Wilson bring my experience, accuracy, accountability and commitment to accessible government to our community every day. Sheller: I am running for county clerk because I believe I am the best qualified candidate to do the job. I have the expeSheller rience, the training and the drive to be a good county clerk. WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CHOICE? Wilson: I’m well-prepared to serve. I bring legal knowledge, administrative experience and a commitment to public service. My child welfare work, nonprofit administration and management experience have strengthened my ability to lead and solve problems. My paralegal certificate, court internships and professional experience provide a strong foundation in court procedures, accuracy and accountability. Sheller: Experience, experience, experience. This elected position, especially in a county the size of Hamilton County, needs someone with experience in the clerk’s office. I have over 16 years experience in that office. Elections are

Wilson: Approachable court services, accessible elections and accountable government. I want every resident treated with dignity, every eligible voter given a fair opportunity to participate and the clerk’s office to operate with accuracy, transparency and efficiency. My leadership is grounded in three values — integrity, compassion and inclusion. Sheller: I want to oversee the first vote center election in our county. I want to maintain the good service that the clerk’s office gives every single day. I want to be there to organize the clerk’s office when we move together in our new building in 2028. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BRIDGE THE PARTISAN DIVIDE TO SERVE ALL? Wilson: I’m a Democrat, but this is about serving everyone. My child welfare experience has taught me to listen, treat people with dignity and focus on solutions. As clerk, I will prioritize attention to detail, fairness and adherence to the law, providing every constituent with respectful, impartial service regardless of politics. Sheller: We do not have a partisan divide under my direction in the elections and voter registration office. We serve all voters and provide all services to all candidates. WHAT TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADES WILL YOU IMPLEMENT? Wilson: First, I need to understand what is already working. I will conduct a thorough assessment of existing systems, security protocols and public-access tools, then work with county IT and state partners to identify gaps. My priorities will be cybersecurity, reliable backups, auditability, accurate records, accessible online services, staff training and transparency. Sheller: As already stated, I hope to start the vote centers in our county in 2027. This will allow any voter to vote at any location in 2027 and I am beyond excited about this. We conduct elections with the utmost transparency and we do that by maintaining bi-partisanship in every area.

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HSE junior forward always on the offensive By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Hamilton Southeastern High School girls soccer player Sydney May has always been offensive minded. “I’ve always loved to score as long as I can remember,” she said. “When I was younger, if anyone asked me to play defense, it was, ‘No, I just want to score.’ I like making opportunities to score for my teammates, too.” In the first 10 games, the junior forward had 18 goals and seven assists for the unbeaten defending state champion Royals. “Sydney has a passion to score goals,” HSE coach Greg Davidson said. “That she has worked incredibly hard on her technical skills and her 1 vs. 1 attacking techniques is an understatement. She is also such a joy to coach and her teammates absolutely adore her. Her love for the game but her zest for life is infectious.” May scored 11 goals last season and had 16 as a freshman. May and her sister, Sloane May, helped HSE win its first IHSAA girls state soccer title, topping Carmel 1-0 in last year’s Class 3A state final. Sloane May was named the Gatorade Indiana Girls Soccer Player of the Year and United Soccer Coaches 2025 National Player of the Year. “My sister pushed me to be the best version of myself on the field and off the field,” Sydney May said.

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OF THE WEEK MEET SYDNEY MAY Favorite athlete: Trinity Rodman Favorite movie: “Ten Things I Hate About You” Favorite subject: Criminal forensics Favorite vacation spot: Costa Rica Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer player Sydney May scored 18 goals in the first 10 games this season. (Photo courtesy of Brooke May)

“Us winning a state championship together (was) so much fun. It’s definitely one of the best moments I’ve ever experienced.” The Royals are ranked No. 1 nationally in the girls high school division by United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps. “We’re obviously missing a few pieces with the seniors graduating, but I don’t think that takes away from us any bit,” May said. “I think we’ve gotten to be just as good and I think we are capable of winning another state championship with the team we have. There’s a lot of chemistry between us.” May said the team’s senior captains, Hannah Dodge and Sophia Reising, are good leaders. “But other players have stepped up,” she said. “We take a lot of accountability for things.” May, who plays for Indy Premier United during club season, has committed to play soccer for Indiana University, where her sister is a freshman on the women’s team. But that’s the future. For now, she is focused on preparing for another run at a state title. “We’ve had these goals since the start of the season but we’re really putting all the pieces together and figuring it out,” she said. “We’re playing really well together and it’s really good soccer. I’m really excited to see how the tournament plays out.” To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@youarecurrent.com.

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 Fatal accident — A Noblesville man died Sept. 13 in a single-vehicle accident in Carmel. Police responded shortly after 2 a.m. to an accident on Main Street in the median at Lexington Drive near Carmel High School. First responders performed lifesaving measures on the driver, Gary D. Lynch, 37, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.  Planetarium show — The Carmel Planetarium and Carmel High School Planetarium Club will present “The Little Star That Could” at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Carmel High School Planetarium, 520 E. Main St. The show follows a yellow star on a search to find planets to form a solar system. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children, students and seniors. For more, visit tinyurl.com/rjaahzse.  Opera cabaret — The Carmel Symphony Orchestra League will present a luncheon and opera cabaret fundraiser at 11 a.m. Oct. 20. The event will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and performances by Indianapolis Opera singers. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased at onthestage.tickets/show/ carmel-symphony-orchestra-league.

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U.S. Open a fitting end to Ram’s tennis career By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Rajeev Ram always wanted to finish his ATP Tour career at the U.S. Open. After all, some of the 2002 Carmel High School graduate’s biggest moments were in that tournament as he and doubles partner Joe Salisbury made history by winning three consecutive titles (2021-23). Ram and Salisbury reached the U.S. Open semifinals Sept. 10 before losing in straight sets. Afterward, Ram shared news of his retirement with the crowd. “To have that moment out there was incredibly special,” he told Current. “It’s one of those things where we got to the semis and made a good run. Played the semifinal at Louis Armstrong (Stadium), which is probably the court I watched the most matches on as a kid, because it was at the time the center court of the U.S. Open. I was playing with Joe, who I had incredible success with at the U.S. Open.” In attendance were Craig Tiley, Ram’s University of Illinois coach and CEO of USTA; Eric Butorac, tournament director and Ram’s first doubles title partner; and Bryan Smith, his longtime coach. Ram’s mother and wife also attended, along with other family members. “I couldn’t have ever thought my moment could be that great. It could have been after the first or second round. I was so fortunate to get that,” he said. “They showed a nice video. The one person who wasn’t there was my dad. He was the one who started me playing the game. That was hard, as it always is.” Ram got emotional in his address to the crowd when he said he hoped he made his father, Raghav Ram, proud. His father, who was born in India, died in 2019 at age 68 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ram said he never thought he would be playing professional tennis until he was 42 years old. “I thought I’d be lucky to make it to 30,” Ram said. “To still have played this year and played at a decent level is wild to me.” Along with the three consecutive U.S. Open titles, Ram became No. 1 on the ATP Tour in doubles after winning his second one in 2022. The relationships he made are some-

Rajeev Ram, right, shares a hug with doubles partner Joe Salisbury after the Sept. 10 match. (Photo courtesy of USTA photos)

thing he always takes with him. “When you are really in the trenches, that’s when you really get to know people, whether it’s coaches, trainers, support staff and partners,” he said. Ram played a shorter schedule this year, skipping the clay court season, except for the French Open. He had talked with Salisbury in late 2025 about reuniting. They ended up playing seven tournaments together starting in the summer. Ram has been working as a commentator for some tournaments on the Tennis Channel since the middle of 2025. Ram is part of the Christel House team, which builds schools around the world in some of the most impoverished nations, he said. He also promotes tennis through his nonprofit, The Rajeev Ram Foundation. “I’m hoping to be more involved by being more present,” said Ram, who along with his wife splits time in Carmel and Walnut Creek, Calif. Ram won 32 doubles titles and finished with a doubles record of 511-368. His career earnings for singles and doubles is nearly $10.5 million. He had two singles crowns on the grass in Newport, R.I., before giving up singles in 2017. His six Grand Slam titles include the three at the U.S. Opens, the 2020 Australian Open men’s doubles title with Salisbury in 2020 and mixed doubles championships in 2019 and 2021 with Barbora Krejcikova.

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Stephanie Ryan, left, Nancy Meyer and Michele Kirby lead the Greyhound Council. Also pictured is Jennifer Cashin, right, who was a founding member of the group. (Photo by Spencer Durham)

Collaboration key for Greyhound Council By Spencer Durham Spencer@youarecurrent.com At Prairie Trace Elementary, the parent teacher organization offers parents birthday kits — complete with cake, candles and icing — to help children celebrate their special day. PTO co-President Linsday Ohmer picked up the idea from attending Greyhound Council meetings, which feature representatives from all Carmel Clay Schools PTOs. Meetings provide a chance to talk to other PTO leaders and hear from school representatives about what’s happening in the district. “We get to bounce ideas off each other and find out what other schools are doing,” Ohmer said. Greyhound Council launched in 2023 with that idea in mind: Connect PTOs across the district and make them more collaborative. Jennifer Cashin, who joined the CCS school board earlier this year, helped launch the group. Three years after its founding, those leading the Greyhound Council (Cashin stepped down when she was elected) said the group has had a lot of success in what it set out to do. The every-other-month meetings bring people together. Ideas are shared. Instead of creating programs from scratch, PTO reps can talk to one another on best practices. Combining PTO budgets boosts purchasing power, stretching dollars further. “Bringing a legitimacy to PTOs is what Greyhound Council is doing,” said Michele Kirby, one of the founding members. “We’re more than a bake sale.” Other Greyhound Council members include Stephanie Ryan and Nancy Meyer.

Ideas to come out of Greyhound Council meetings include email templates all PTOs can use and translating them for non-native language speakers. Conversations at meetings can lead to small events going districtwide, like a disability awareness program. “It’s really a spot for seeds to grow,” Kirby said. Ohmer said the collaboration helps PTOs navigate problems, because more than likely, another PTO has experienced something similar. “You don’t know what you don’t know,” she said. Group members said they’ve found PTOs more willing to come forward with ideas and issues and the district — which gives presentations at meetings — will reach out to have the Greyhound Council spread the word about events, such as a cybersecurity webinar. Greyhound Council also serves as a facilitator to parents and community members who want to volunteer with the PTOs and the school district. Kirby, who is running unopposed for school board this fall, said one of the group’s goals is to make volunteering easier. PTOs experience a significant amount of turnover. When a student moves on to middle school, for example, their parents usually move with them. That could lead to their former school finding itself without PTO leadership. Legacy documents and best practice lists — other ideas to come out of Greyhound Council collaboration — makes the transition easier for the successor. “It helps the next person to step into the role and not feel so overwhelmed,” Kirby said. “I feel like we’ve made it easier for the next people to step forward.” Learn more at greyhoundcouncil. com.

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CITY COMMEMORATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 ATTACKS Carmel first responders gathered Sept. 11 at the city’s Veterans Memorial on 3rd Ave. SW to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. The event featured a keynote address from Carmel resident Charlie Glesing, who served at Ground Zero in the days after the attack as part of Indiana Task Force 1. The ceremony also included a wreath laying, bagpipes, prayers and the playing of “Taps.”

Retired firefighter Charlie Glesing, a Carmel resident, shares about participating in rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero in the days after 9/11. Glesing, who retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department in 2018, was part of Indiana Task Force 1, a group deployed to New York City in 2001 after the World Trade Center towers collapsed. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Despite health setbacks, Carmel runner completes marathons in 50 states By Piper Bailey Piper@youarecurrent.com After completing her 50th marathon in her 50th state, Carmel resident Emma Tillman was not concerned about her time or pace. The Aug. 16 race in Anchorage, Alaska, left her body aching and her mind in disbelief that her goal of completing 26.2-mile races in all 50 states was accomplished. Surrounded by friends and family, she embraced the moment and reflected on her 17-year journey. “I wasn’t sure that it would ever happen,” she said. It all began in 2009 when Tillman, 46, met fellow runner Lisa French at a road race in Memphis, Tenn. French had a goal of running a marathon in every state and convinced Tillman to join her for a few of them. “I was like ‘I don’t know if I can (run a marathon),’ and she talked me into signing up for my first one,” Tillman said. “Then she had this goal of doing 50 marathons in 50 states, and I was just kind of along for the ride, just going to do a few of them with her here and there.”

Emma Tillman, left, and Lisa French, right, completed their final race in their journey to run a marathon in every state Aug. 16 in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Emma Tillman)

Tillman completed her first marathon later that year and ran two more in 2010. In 2011, however, she suffered a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in her lung, requiring a hospital stay and four months of oxygen at home. She returned to marathon racing in 2014 but later developed chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a condition that affected her ability to run and re-

quired IV fluids and supplemental nutrition. She was able to run a marathon in 2019 but did not run another until the Carmel Marathon in 2021. Tillman sometimes struggled emotionally during the years she was unable to run. “It just seemed like everything was flashing by me really fast,” Tillman said. “My friends all had great careers and jobs and (were) doing athletic pursuits, and (I felt) like the sick person sitting on the sidelines and trying to get back on that train of life.” Rather than focusing on a marathon as she recovered, Tillman started small. On days she did not feel well, she told herself to simply get out the door and walk a block or run a mile. “Give yourself that opportunity to try,” she said. “Things don’t have to be perfect as long as you put yourself out there and start and keep trying.” Throughout her journey, French remained by Tillman’s side. The two planned races around their careers and other commitments, sometimes flying out Thursday, working remotely Friday, running Saturday and returning Sunday. Tillman is an associate research

professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She also occasionally runs alongside friends in the Carmel Runners Club and Salt n’ Spice Run Club. Five to six mornings a week she runs alongside a retired attorney she met on a trail. “It’s not always about the miles,” Tillman said. “It’s more about the friendships and the conversation and just the mental break of doing something outside of yourself. To be able to connect with other people through physical activity is great for me.” Illness also changed Tillman’s perspective. Once a self-described high achiever, she learned to stop comparing herself to others and focus on what makes her happy. Completing 50 marathons is not the end of Tillman’s journey. Her next goals are to break her half-marathon personal record and eventually run a marathon in less than four hours. ON THE COVER: Emma Tillman crosses the finish line at the Anchorage RunFest Marathon Aug. 16 to complete her quest to run a marathon in all 50 states. (Photo courtesy of Anchorage RunFest)

EMMA TILLMAN’S 50 STATE MARATHON JOURNEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Dec. 5, 2009 — Memphis Marathon — Memphis, Tennessee March 21, 2010 — ING Georgia Marathon — Atlanta, Georgia May 15, 2010 — Brookings Marathon — Brookings, South Dakota July 27, 2014 — San Francisco Marathon — San Francisco, California Feb. 10, 2019 — Mercedes Marathon — Birmingham, Alabama April 3, 2021 — Carmel Marathon — Carmel, Indiana Oct. 2, 2021 — Shawnee Marathon — Marion, Illinois Oct. 24, 2021 — Ann Arbor Marathon — Ann Arbor, Michigan Nov. 6, 2021 — Bowling Green Marathon — Bowling Green, Kentucky April 3, 2022 — Go Saint Louis Marathon — Saint Louis, Missouri May 1, 2022 — Flying Pig Marathon— Cincinnati, Ohio Aug. 14, 2022 — Tunnel Vision Marathon — North Bend, Washington Sept. 25, 2022 — Heartland Marathon — Omaha, Nebraska Oct. 2, 2022 — Twin Cities Marathon — Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Oct. 16, 2022 — Des Moines Marathon — Des Moines, Iowa Nov. 13, 2022 — Madison Marathon — Madison, Wisconsin Feb. 4, 2023 — Mississippi River Marathon — Greenville, Mississippi March 5, 2023 — Little Rock Marathon — Little Rock, Arkansas March 18, 2023 — Asheville Marathon — Ashville, North Carolina May 4, 2023 — Red Island State Marathon — Warwick, Rhode Island May 5, 2023 — Old Colony Marathon— Westfield, Massachusetts May 6, 2023 — Nutmeg State Marathon— Hartford, Connecticut May 12, 2023 — Maple Leaf Marathon— Fairlee, Vermont May 13, 2023 — Granite State Marathon— Nashua, New Hampshire May 14, 2023 — Pine Tree Marathon — Portland, Maine

26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

Oct. 2, 2023 — Portland Marathon — Portland, Oregon Nov. 19, 2023 — Philadelphia Marathon — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dec. 9, 2023 — Kiawah Island Marathon — Charleston, South Carolina Jan. 14, 2024 — Louisiana Marathon — Baton Rouge, Louisiana March 17, 2024 — Shamrock Festival — Virginia Beach, Virginia April 20, 2024 — Garmin Olathe Marathon — Oletha, Kansas May 26, 2024 — Coeur d’Alene Marathon — Coeur d’Alene, Idaho June 1, 2024 — Fargo Marathon — Fargo, North Dakota Oct. 5, 2024 — St George, UT Marathon — St George, Utah Nov. 3, 2024 — Las Vegas Marathon — Las Vegas, Nevada Dec. 7, 2024 — Rehobath Beach Marathon — Rehobath Beach, Delaware Jan. 19, 2025 — Maui Oceanfront Marathon — Maui, Hawaii March 30, 2025 — B&A Trail Marathon — Severna Park, Maryland May 4, 2025 — Colorado Marathon — Fort Collins, Colorado June 21, 2025 — Zip Code 07662 Marathon — Rochelle Park, New Jersey June 22, 2025 — Xcelsior Marathon — Valley Cottage, New York Sept. 27, 2025 — Jackson Hole Marathon — Jackson, Wyoming Nov. 2, 2025 — Marshall University Marathon — Huntington, West Virginia Nov. 23, 2025 — Route 66 Marathon — Tulsa, Oklahoma Nov. 30, 2025 — Space Coast Marathon — Cocoa, Florida Dec. 14, 2025 — Phoenix Marathon — Phoenix, Arizona Jan. 3, 2026 — State 47 Las Cruces Marathon — Las Cruces, New Mexico Jan. 11, 2026 — Chevron Houston Marathon — Houston, Texas June 28, 2026 — Missoula Marathon — Missoula, Montana Aug. 16, 2026 — Anchorage RunFest — Anchorage, Alaska

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ceutical-grade salt and dispenses it into the air. Benefits include reduced inflammation and respiratory issues, according to Winslow. Red light therapy is believed to stimulate cellular repair, boost energy production and speed recovery. Humans and pets can experience red light therapy in the pet spa, which features specialized vests with the technology for pets and a seating area for people. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the pet spa helps soothe pets, improve oxygenation and boost tissue repair, Winslow said. “Most dogs will calm down pretty fast when they get on the (PEMF) mats because they like that frequency through them,” Winslow said. “We can choose frequencies, and frequencies will do different things. It can help to grow bones or help ligaments.” Those visiting the pet spa enter through the back of the building to avoid encounters with other guests. The 30-minute pet spa services are offered on the hour, allowing plenty of time to clean and reset the space between users. The pet spa is in a space previously used for the Carmel Salt Caves sauna. Winslow donated the sauna to the Carmel Fire Department last year. Learn more at halopetspas.com.

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Nonprofit supports women in finance nesses and communities.” Dettwiler said helping young women understand the wide variety of careers For more than a decade, Executive available in finance is an important part Women in Finance has connected and of the organization’s mission. supported women across central IndiThe Executive Women in Finance ana’s business community. Awards grew from that mission. The nonprofit fosters mentorLater this month, EWF will ship, leadership development celebrate those efforts during its and professional connections second annual Executive Womfor women at every stage of en in Finance Awards. their careers while encouraging For years, the organization’s the next generation of womawards committee identified en entering the profession. members for recognition Dettwiler Membership is open to women through local and national busiworking across a wide range of financial ness awards. As EWF celebrated its 10th fields, including banking, accounting, anniversary, leaders decided to estabcommercial real estate, wealth manage- lish an awards program of their own, ment, insurance, law, treasury managerecognizing women whose leadership, ment and corporate finance. mentorship and professional achieveFor Erin Dettwiler, a senior managments reflect the organization’s values. ing director at First Merchants Bank This year’s awards will recognize and co-chair of the Executive Women in recipients in four categories: Woman Finance Awards Committee, one of the of Distinction, Career of Excellence, organization’s strengths is the relationEmerging Leader and Excellence in ships it creates through mentorship. Mentorship. Collectively, the categories “I believe that mentorship helps recognize women at different stages women see what’s possible,” said Dettof their careers while honoring leadwiler, a Carmel resident. “Finance can ership, professional achievement and be a challenging and highly competitive mentorship. profession, and many women benefit Dettwiler said the awards also adfrom hearing firsthand how others have dress something she has observed navigated career opportunities and throughout her career. work-life demands.” “I feel like women don’t raise their Her connection to EWF dates back to hand,” she said. “They never feel like the organization’s beginnings. When a they deserve to win these types of colleague proposed creating an organiawards.” zation focused specifically on women in Instead, nominations often come finance, Dettwiler joined the original from colleagues and fellow memsteering committee. bers who recognize one another’s “There’s nothing like this in Indiaaccomplishments. napolis,” she recalled thinking. She “Recognition matters because it helped launch what has become a comshines a light on accomplishments that munity of approximately 165 members. might otherwise go unnoticed,” DettEWF emphasizes mentorship and wiler said. “Many women in our market university outreach, connecting stuare making extraordinary contribudents with experienced professionals tions to their organizations and comwho can introduce them to career opmunities without seeking attention for portunities, internships and leadership themselves. When we celebrate those pathways within the finance industry. achievements, we not only honor the “I hope they see that there is a place individual, but we also create visible for them in finance and a community of examples for others to follow.” women ready to support them,” DettWinners will be announced at the wiler said of the organization’s work Sept. 30 awards ceremony in Carmel. with college students and young profesFor more about Executive Women in sionals. “Finance offers incredible opFinance, visit ewfindiana.org. portunities to lead, build relationships and make a meaningful impact on busiBy Sara Palmer newsyouarecurrent.com

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What was Indy’s song of the summer? By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com When DJ Jim Cerone looks out over a crowded dance floor, he sees dozens of people with distinct musical tastes. Each person has a separate list of favorite songs on Spotify, or different tunes they know from their catered TikTok feed. “Then you put 200 of those people in a room together at a wedding reception and they don’t want to listen to someone else’s favorite,” Cerone said. “They just want to listen to theirs.” Gone are the days when everyone listened to the same radio station and knew the same handful of songs. We’re having fewer shared cultural experiences thanks to streaming services and social media algorithms, whether it’s television, movies, news sources or the oft-romanticized song of the summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, more people are outside listening to music blare from bars, restaurants and open windows on passing cars. Whether it was “Every Breath You Take” by the Police in 1983, TLC’s “Waterfalls” in 1995 or Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” in 2012, there is usually one song that stands above the rest in terms of popularity. Today, it’s much more difficult to identify one song that most people grew to love this summer. Based on which chart and which medium you consult, whether it’s Spotify or YouTube or Top 40 radio, you might get a different song atop the list. By and large, though, Indianapolis listeners — like much of the country — had Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” on repeat. Langley’s catchy country tune was this summer’s top song in Indianapolis based on Spotify and YouTube, according to Spotify Charts and YouTube Charts. Top 40 Indianapolis station WZPL played Olivia Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” more than any song from the beginning of June to the end of last month – with “Choosin’ Texas” coming in third.

‘RING OF FIRE’ “Ring of Fire” runs through Oct. 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. LOU GRAMM Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HOME, I’M DARLING’

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” was the most streamed song on Spotify this summer in Indianapolis. (Graphic by Alex McCarthy)

Spotify’s Local Pulse weekly list tracks songs that are uniquely popular in a city compared with other regions. This summer, “12 Steps” by Dexter and the Moonrocks, featuring Treaty Oak Revival, appeared on the list 12 out of 16 weeks. Westfield-based DJ Ty Mendenhall said he thinks “Choosin’ Texas” is popular in part because it has a classic, straightforward sound. “It’s got a really simple arrangement,” Mendenhall said. “It kind of reminds me of something from the late ‘80s, early ‘90s with the way it sounds. But for whatever reason, it really took off with everybody.” Not only is that classic sound popular, but older songs tend to still make up the majority of both Mendenhall and Cerone’s setlists. The music that everyone can agree on, both DJs said, is music that came before the age of fractured listening. “I could pull up a playlist from 2007, 2010 and there’ll be some of the same songs I played last night,” Mendenhall said. Songs such as The Killers’ 2004 rock song “Mr. Brightside” remain popular,

both on dance floors and on streaming services. Of the 16 weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day, “Mr. Brightside” was in the Spotify top 10 in Indianapolis 15 times. Cerone acknowledged that most of his jobs are working weddings, so sadder songs like “Choosin’ Texas” aren’t generally on the playlist. He said people often request Dean’s songs and pop singer Zara Larsson’s “Midnight Sun.” Larsson’s music in particular seems to have risen to prominence thanks to its usage on TikTok and Instagram, he said. Listeners who request popular TikTok songs don’t want to listen to the whole tune, Cerone said. They want to listen to the part of the song they like from TikTok and then move on, which is leading to DJs shortening the songs they play, Cerone said. While “Choosin’ Texas” ruled many of the charts, it’s getting harder to definitively identify a beloved song that will transport everyone back to summer 2026 whenever they hear it. And if you’re trying to please a large group with a playlist, good luck. “It’s harder than ever to DJ,” Cerone said.

Carmel Community Players’ production of “Home, I’m Darling” runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz. CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL The Carmel International Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

DISPATCHES  Farrell’s cabaret series continues — Actor-vocalist Don Farrell, a co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana will continue with the “Blé After Dark” monthly cabaret series at Blé French Bistro in Noblesville. He will make his third appearance Sept. 25 in “Autumn Leaves,” followed by “Midnight in Paris” Oct. 30 and “Home for the Holiday” Nov. 21. For more, visit bit. ly/4xwckLd.  Carmel on Canvas issue awards — The City of Carmel announced Indianapolis resident Melanie Wissel was the grand prize/best of show winner in the professional division of last month’s annual Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Paint Out. Wissel earned $3,000. In the Non-professional Paint Out division, Sepideh Motevasel of Carmel won $500 for first place.

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TO OUR TALENTED ARTISTS!

2 Dimensional Faith Blackwell Alex Deriy David Frohbieter Blake Gore Ezra Hughes Coreen Johnson Raegan LaCava Kimberly Lyon Patti Paris-Owens Caitlin Penny

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William Colburn Noah & Greg Gowen Barbara Helene Lisa Jolley Sheryl & John Penrod Nicholas Ricaurte Anthony Slichenmyer

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Fiber

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Amy Chi Judy DeGan Karen & Thomas Markgraf Tim Peters Sarah Shaw Thomas Zamiar

Peter Brown Stephen Brucker Mia Johnson Robert Lagestee

Susan Fleming Lisa Green Elizabeth Holliday Nancy Kingsland Kim Lawson Christine Ochs-Naderer Beth Two Stix

Theresa Applegate Hannah Ehlman Janeth Hemmerling Kurt Kerem Kabatas Martin Taber

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Anna Afshar Cheryl Barnes Jerry Brem Abigail Brewer Kwang Cha Brown Linda Clayton-Behr Morgan Daniel Zhen Zhong Duan Veronica Dundee Erikan Ekefrey Abigail Emmert Cindy Evitt Shelley Feeney Randall Harden John Wayne Jackson Michael Janosky

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(cont.) J.Timothy Lancaster Kenneth Lewis Bettina Madini Kwame Boama Mensa-Aborampa Heather Miles Sean Miller Holly Osburn Emma Overman Anne Parks Traci Pearce Randy Sorrell Jenny Spires Taylor Walker Emily Winkel Peter Wu

This list is just a portion of the artist featured at the festival this year! Visit carmelartsfesival.org for more information and the full list.

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Ed Bladen Chris & Kim LaRue Donald & Kimberly Markham Jeffrey Mead Noah Mynes Cameron Oehler Nadia Ogle Joshua & Marie Parrish John & Jin Powell Robert Schafer Aimee & Jon Wesling

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‘Jagged Little Pill’ aims to challenge, entertain

Heavy topics on stage remind viewers that they’re not alone By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

Nothing about “Jagged Little Pill,” the musical based on the 1995 Alanis Morrisette album of the same name, is a typical musical theater production. The show, which runs from Oct. 2-17 through Civic Theatre in Carmel, examines heavy topics including drug addiction and sexual assault. The show will be presented at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, and tickets are available at civictheatre.org. Abigail Okerson plays the lead role of Mary Jane Healy, a mother who seems to have it all together on the outside but is battling many issues internally. Okerson said she hopes some of the women in the audience come to the show and see a little of themselves in her character. “They are going to look down the barrel of probably something they’re actively dealing with,” Okerson said. “And (my goal is) just to let them know that it is OK, maybe not to act out in some of the ways that she does throughout the story, but you can lean on your family and loved ones, and there are others going through it.” Besides getting that cathartic and healing experience, attendees also will hear music from Morissette’s biggest album, including “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “Head Over Feet” and others. Michael Lasley, Civic Theatre’s executive artistic director, said there’s been a concerted effort in recent years to bring edgier productions to the Civic Theatre. He said the annual fall show is a little more bold and unusual than what they’ve historically offered. Recent fall productions have included “The Color Purple, “Rent” and “Kinky Boots.” Brent Marty, Civic’s director of music and education, pointed out the educational value of these kinds of shows. “We do feel a responsibility to educate in a way, or just to bring stories that they may not otherwise encounter on their own,” Marty said. “You know,

From left, Deisrae Brown, Rex Wolfley, Abigail Okerson and Cole Hurt star in “Jagged Little Pill.” (Photo by Joshua Hasty)

they come to Civic and they see ‘Annie’ and they go, ‘I’m gonna go back to Civic.’ And then they come to see this and they go, ‘Whoa, I’m challenged a little bit.’ Or that’s what we hope. We want to challenge.” While the music and the story provide the backbone for that experience, the performers have taken their roles very seriously. While Okerson plays the lead, 22-year-old Bridget Dean also is taking on a heavy role. Her character, Bella, is a sexual assault survivor and grapples with that during the show. Dean hopes people can learn from her character’s journey. “I feel very fortunate to be able to bring light to that situation and to let them know that it’s OK and it’s not their fault, but also it is just as important to bring awareness to the situation,” said Dean, a Noblesville High School graduate “Your journey doesn’t have to be ‘right,’ or what you think society needs it to be.” Noblesville nonprofit Prevail, Inc., which supports survivors of domestic violence or sexual abuse and assault, has partnered with Civic to provide support to the actors in the show but to also host a talk after one of the performances for people who are interested in learning more about handling the trauma of a violent experience. Okerson, 32, said the cast has bonded through the difficult scenarios their characters face and they’re closer than a cast usually is. She’s looking forward to the shows so they can share that bond with audiences as well. “Not every show is like that,” Okerson said. “Not all shows are created equally. The pride in the show is probably my biggest takeaway thus far, and I can’t wait for others to feel it.”

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Festival attendees participate in the Young at Arts section at Carmel International Arts Festival. (Photo courtesy of CIAF)

CIAF’s Young at Arts grows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel International Arts Festival’s Young at Arts section keeps growing. “We heavily expanded the Young at Arts section last year and are thrilled to return this year with an even larger and more engaging area for the 2026 festival,” said Andrew Murray, a Carmel High School arts teacher and Westfield resident. “Overall, we are incredibly excited to provide a wide range of activities and experiences for kids and families at the Carmel International Art Festival. I tried to blend together a mix of experiences where kids will get their hands on a wide range of different art materials and processes.” The arts festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Murray, who also served as the coordinator of the area last season, said the stamp-making and ceramic wheel-throwing demos are the only booths returning this year. “Carmel artist Scott Osborne and Carmel High School ceramic teachers will be on-site throwing ceramic vessels throughout both days of the festival,” Murray said. “If you want to see the incredible world of ceramics, swing by and check out the pros at work.” The other booths are a collaborative butterfly mural, stamp-making station, Shrinky Dink station, tiny artworks station and polymer clay creation station. “At our tiny artworks station, kids will be able to create their very own 1-by-1-inch artwork using markers, paint, pen, and more,” Murray said. “All finished artworks will be given a mat frame and kids will be able to take their work home with them.”

At the polymer clay creation station, Murray said CHS students will help kids sculpt creations from a variety of templates. He said the artists can take their design home when they finish, or leave it on display for the festival. “At our print-making station, kids will be able to make and take their very own stamp,” Murray said. “Design your own, or use one of the many templates we will have available.” Murray said children can join CHS Art Club in being creative with Shrinky Dinks, flexible sheets that when heated in the oven shrink to small hard plates. “Kids will be able to use their imagination — and the power of the Shrinky Dink — to create earrings, pins, keychains and more,”Murray said. ENTERTAINMENT ACTS SET The Sept. 26 Main Stage entertainment acts are 10-11:30 a.m.: Tim Brickley & The Bleeding Hearts; 12-1 p.m.: Kanaka Jams; 1:30 - 2:30 pm - HP; 3-4:30 p.m.: Touch of Grass and 5-6 p.m.: Ten Branches. Sept. 27 Main Stage: 10-11 a.m. Hippie Dream; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Island Mixtape; 12:45-1:15 p.m.: Tim Wright; 1:45-3:15 p.m.: On the Record and 3:45-5 p.m.: Phone Club The West Stage acts Sept. 26 are 10-11 a.m.: John Alvarado; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Indiana Ballet Conservatory; 1-2:30 p.m.: Laughing Jack – Irish Sea Shanties; 3-4 p.m.: Jeremiah Cosner; 4:30-6 p.m.: The Gene Markiewicz Band. Sept. 27 West Stage: 10-11 a.m.: Eliott Ferguson 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Central Indiana Dance Ensemble; 1-2:15 p.m.: Kenny Phelps Jazz Trio: 2:35 - 3:35 p.m.: Cole Woodruff and 4- 5 p.m.: Sarah Hund. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

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CCP to stage dark comedy By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Nicole Amsler had never seen a production of “Home, I’m Darling” in person. But she had friends who have performed in it in other cities and said she believed it would be a good fit for Carmel Community Players, which will present the show Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. “It’s a dark comedy satire,” said Amsler, the show’s director. “We feel like we’re in the ‘50s and then we find out it is actually the current day, and Johnny and Judy are just pretending to live in the 1950s. So, that’s the way they choose to live. They don’t have children. Judy is a housewife and adheres to everything 1950s, how you cook, all the values. Johnny works in real estate, but he wears 1950s clothes and only eats 1950s food. But cracks start to form.” A Noblesville resident, Amsler added two 1950s-style commercials to the show to allow for scene changes. Zionsville resident Lori Ann Gerdisch plays Judy. “I feel I have a lot in common with Judy because I am university educated like Judy and I was lucky enough to stay home with my kids,” Gerdisch said. “Even beyond my kids, I choose to stay home and be a housewife, if that’s even a term right now. I’m (a)Type A (personality). I think (the time) when my mom lived or my grandmother lived was kind of fun and fantastical.” Gerdisch acted when she was younger but shied away in high school because her school presented musicals and she can’t sing. “I did all my training in Chicago and did some small roles in film and TV and now I’m back in community theater,” she said. Gerdisch said the biggest challenge is learning about the mannerisms and the cadence of the speech of the 1950s. Judy’s decision to act like a 1950s housewife creates issues with her mother, Sylvia. “We still have the same problems as the 1950s, but people tended to turn a blind eye (then),” she said. “It’s the perfect blend of fun and seriousness.” Fishers resident Kevin Smith has the role of Johnny. “I had never heard of the show before but read the premise of it and got

Kevin Smith, right, and Lori Ann Gerdisch, appear in “Home, I’m Darling” at The Cat in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Amsler)

pretty excited,” Smith said. “There is something quaint about that time, and it’s kind of romanticized. It’s been fun to explore that and just kind of put it in the juxtaposition of modern day.” Smith, 48, took a 30-year hiatus from performing to raise his family and build a business before returning to the stage nearly two years ago. He has been in three productions for Mud Creek Players. Barbara Babbitt, who lives in Broad Ripple in Indianapolis, plays Judy’s mother. “I did not know the play but saw the character description for Sylvia and was intrigued,” she said. She asked Amsler to email the script. “I just thought it was terrific,” Babbitt said. “It’s a very well-written play and I just kind of fell in love with the role of Sylvia. She is at odds with her daughter. In her own ways, she is trying to convince her to snap out of this. It doesn’t seem healthy to her. It seems like a waste of all her potential to just be hanging around the house.” Babbitt trained and performed in shows in Chicago. But after earning her master’s degree from Northwestern University, she lived in New Jersey for 25 years and only appeared in one play. She has lived in Indianapolis for 1 1/2 years. “This is my first full production in Indy,” she said. “This is a fun way to wet my whistle for Indy theater and get back in the game a little bit.” For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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daughter and executive producer Kelly Stewart-Harcourt; and “It’s a Wonderful Life” actress Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu The Heartland International Film Fes- Bailey). The Oct. 14 Centerpiece Screening tival’s premieres have a special thread features “Wild Horse Nine” from this year. Martin McDonagh and Search“The neat thing is that a lot of the premieres have famous light Pictures. John Malkovich, faces in (them), so it might be Sam Rockwell and Steve Busour most star-studded slate (of cemi star in the black comedy premieres),” Heartland Film Arabout CIA agents Chris and Lee. “John Malkovich travels the tistic Director Greg Sorvig said. world with symphonies and he “Some of the talent includes Sorvig introduces songs,” said Sorvig, a Heather Graham, Joel McHale, Carmel resident. “He’s actually coming Rel Howery, KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, to (Carmel’s) Allied Solutions Center for Haley Joel Osment, Patrick Warburthe Performing Arts on March 18 with ton, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Holloway, the Vienna Academy Orchestra. I would Penelope Ann Miller and a lot of other put money on that he will be nominated people.” for an Oscar and he has a really good The festival, which runs Oct. 8 to 18, shot at winning.” will showcase 24 World/U.S. premieres The Academy Awards are set for among the 100 feature films, with 260 March 14, 2027. screenings at Indianapolis theaters. Closing Night (Oct. 18) features “The Apa stars in the Opening Night Debut” from Jesse Eisenberg and A24. show and world premiere of “JIMMY,” The musical comedy starring Julianne the true untold story of actor Jimmy Moore and Paul Giamatti. Stewart. Many of the film’s team are For the film schedule and tickets, visit expected to attend, including director HeartlandFilmFestival.org. Aaron Burns; lead actor Apa; Stewart’s By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Interactive show planned By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

For 41 years, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir has performed for audiences and received applause in return. At the choir’s Sept. 27 show, that dynamic is going to change. “So many times when you do go to a performance, when you do go to a concert, you just sit there and you absorb,” Executive Artistic Director Josh Pedde said. “And we don’t want them to just sit and absorb. We actually want them to participate in some sort of way.” In a new twist, attendees are going to learn from and participate with the performers on stage. Pedde will lead the audience members through some simple exercises. The show, entitled “GROWTH,” will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. Performers will range from elementary to high school, and will let the audience in on what they’re learning. As audience members see the performers improve from the September show until the final show of the season

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will include audience participation at its upcoming show, “Growth.” (Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir)

May 16, they will have a better understanding of how the performers have developed. The exercises for the audience will be simple, Pedde said. Attendees don’t need to start singing in the shower or doing vocal exercises to prepare. “They don’t need to do anything special to be ready,” Pedde said. “We will provide all the magic for it.” To learn more about the ICC and purchase tickets, go to icchoir.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) is considering the establishment or amendment of separate residential housing development programs (collectively, the “Programs”) in certain portions of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”) in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14-53, as amended, as part of (i) amendments that the Commission is considering to the existing declaratory resolutions and economic development plans for the Old Town Economic Development Area, the North Illinois Street Economic Development Area, and the Flora Economic Development Area within in the City, and (ii) an economic development plan that the Commission is considering for a proposed new economic development area in the City, to be known as “146th and Towne Economic Development Area”. Notice is further given that representatives of the Commission, as governing body of the City’s Department of Redevelopment, will conduct a public meeting in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14-53(d)(3), on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (local time), in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, at which time those in attendance will be afforded an opportunity to learn more about, and express their views regarding, the proposed Programs. CARMEL REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

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it is want of courage, or of principle.” It seems that we need to stand for something, or we’ll fall for anything. Most of us have come to accept, even embrace, the obligation. We defend our principles over hill and dale. Friendships and families are disrupted. Duels are fought. And wars are ignited, each claiming a principled underpinning. But is it enough to understand the homophone or is there more? In the heat of the moment, can we discern between our principles and our opinions? Are they different?

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