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Mayor launches food access commission

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The snowstorm that shut down much of the city in late January helped inspire Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam to launch a new commission.

She’d recently been surprised to learn that approximately a quarter of students at Carmel Elementary School were eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, an indicator of possible food insecurity at home.

Advisory Commission on Food Access, a board that will meet regularly to hear from experts on food insecurity and those working to address it and examine what the city could do to help residents facing hunger.

With schools closed multiple consecutive days because of the winter weather, Finkam wondered if that meant local children were going hungry.

“Kids (who) rely on school nutrition are already challenged with being away for a weekend, but then (they) had additional days of no school,” Finkam said. “There’s food pantry and food bank resources, but could they get there because of the snow? Is that something we should consider?”

So, Finkam launched the Mayor’s

“This food access space is fragmented, and everyone wants to collaborate, but there seems to be gaps,” said Finkam, who has been a member of the nationwide Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger since 2024.

Finkam tapped City Councilor Jeff Worrell to chair the commission. Additional commission members are expected to be appointed in the coming weeks.

“There are people and families right here in our community who are working hard and still struggling to put food on the table,” Worrell stated in a press release. “This commission is about listening, learning and bringing the right people together so we can better coordinate existing resources and meet real needs.”

The commission is expected to meet monthly at 7:30 a.m. Meetings will be opened to the public, streamed online and recorded for later viewing. The first meeting will likely take place in midMarch, Finkam said.

Several community organizations that address hunger will be invited to participate, including CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, PrimeLife Enrichment, local food banks and veterans organizations, Carmel Clay Schools and others.

“We may find that everything is functioning as good as it can,” Finkam said. “If that’s the case, then our goal becomes very simple. We need to educate, advocate and promote helping families who have food insecurity or challenge to food access. But if we do find gaps, we’ll have everybody at the table to figure out how we can tackle and fill those gaps.”

Those with questions or suggestions regarding the commission are encouraged to email the mayor’s office at mayor@carmel.in.gov.

State recognizes Carmel milestone

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel City Council held an unusually short meeting March 2 to accept state recognition of the city’s 50th anniversary, approve short-term rental restriction suspension dates and announce upcoming meetings and events.

 WHAT HAPPENED: State Reps. Victoria Garcia Wilburn and Danny Lopez presented Indiana House Resolution 29, which recognizes Carmel’s 50th anniversary as a city.

 WHAT IT MEANS: The resolution outlines Carmel’s history as it transitioned to a city and honors the first city council, which took office in 1976.

 WHAT’S NEXT: The city will celebrate its 50th anniversary with recognitions and events throughout the year.

 WHAT HAPPENED: The council approved 2026 short-term rental restriction suspension dates.

 WHAT IT MEANS: On the suspended dates, short-term rentals won’t count toward the maximum number of days permitted per year. In 2026, those dates are April 3-4, April 17-18, April 21-24, May 8-9, May 23-25, July 3-5, July 24-26, Aug. 21-23, Aug. 28-29, Sept. 5-6, Oct. 10 and Nov. 25-27. The dates align with events that attract visitors to the area, such as the Indianapolis 500, CarmelFest and Thanksgiving.

 WHAT HAPPENED: City councilors announced several meetings and events planned in the coming weeks.

 WHAT IT MEANS: Upcoming events are:

11:30 a.m. March 24 – The Carmel Small Business Network will meet at the Carmel Fire Department headquarters to connect and discuss relevant issues.

9 a.m. March 26 – The Mayor’s Commission on Housing and a consulting firm will discuss Carmel’s missing middle housing shortage.

5:30 p.m. April 22 – The Mayor’ Advisory Commission on Senior Living will present results from a communitywide assessment of senior living issues in Carmel.

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Level Up 31 project enters second phase

INDOT’s Level Up 31 construction project at I-465 and U.S. 31 is moving into its second phase.

Traffic impacts already underway include:

• Fulltime inside shoulder closure and intermittent stoppages on I-465 eastbound and westbound from Spring Mill Road to College Avenue and Meridian Street northbound and southbound at the interchange

• A new traffic pattern at southbound U.S. 31 at the I-465 ramp and Meridian Street split

• Southbound U.S. 31 reduced to a single lane between 106th street and the I-465 interchange

In addition, the westbound I-465 ramp to southbound Meridian Street is set to close March 15, and eastbound 106th Street underneath U.S. 31 is set to close March 16. Both closures are expected to last through late spring.

Beginning on or after March 9, westbound 106th Street was set to close underneath U.S. 31 for one week.

A detour for motorists traveling on 106th Street takes them north to 111th Street, which can be reached from Pennsylvania and Illinois Streets.

INDOT encourages motorists traveling from westbound I-465 to southbound Meridian Street to take Exit 125 onto 106th Street, use the roundabout to reenter U.S. 31 southbound/Meridian Street and travel south toward Indianapolis.

Learn more at LevelUp31.com.

Meet candidates running for new Ham. Co. court

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Republicans Christopher Barrows, a Hamilton County court commissioner, Sarah Shields, a Hamilton County magistrate, and attorney Paul C. Sweeney are running for the Hamilton Superior Court 9 judge seat in the May 5 primary election. The newly established court begins Jan. 1, 2027.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?

Barrows: I have found that being a lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, guardian ad litem and judicial officer is a calling for me. I want to use the experience I have gained to continue serving Hamilton County. The best way for me to serve is as judge of Superior 9.

Sweeney: Service. Carmel gave my family a fresh start after my parents’ divorce. After more than 35 years of volunteering, serving as a youth minister and 29 years practicing law, I’m running to become the first judge of Hamilton Superior Court 9 — giving back to the community that gave so much to me.

Shields: I’m currently a Hamilton County magistrate appointed by our elected judges. I love the work I do and wish to serve our community as a judge with my own courtroom and staff. I have well-established relationships throughout the county and am ready for the challenge of building a new court.

WHAT SETS YOU APART?

Barrows: 27 years in Hamilton County courtrooms — the last four years on the bench presiding over Hamilton County’s Child Support Court as court commissioner. That court has a high volume docket with all the administrative duties of a full court.

Sweeney: Perseverance. I’m a magna cum laude IU McKinney law graduate, Martindale Hubbell AV-Preeminent

rated attorney, Best Lawyers in America honoree (2022–present) and senior counsel at Ice Miller.

Shields: As a magistrate, I’m on the bench every day and have presided over every type of case that could be filed in Superior 9: criminal, civil and family law — initial hearings through jury trial. My training and experience make me ready to run a new court on day one.

WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE CAMPAIGN ISSUES?

Barrows: That Superior 9 be ready on Day 1 to serve the legal concerns of the county; be fair and efficient, and that all parties be treated with civility and respect; and be led by experience, integrity and strong community roots.

Sweeney: Innovation: Optimize caseload management Outreach: Strengthen the court’s ties to businesses, schools and underserved communities; Prevention: Expand problem-solving courts, including establishing a much-needed mental health court.

Shields: My vision for Superior 9 is to build a court that is efficient, fiscally responsible and provides access to justice for all.

WHAT DO YOU MOST WANT VOTERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?

Barrows: As a lifetime resident, I and my family love the opportunities and enrichment provided by Hamilton County. I have been able to serve as youth coach, guardian ad litem for children in court, volunteer in the community and on boards like the Westfield Youth Assistance Program and Westfield Education Foundation.

Sweeney: Character. I am a son of God, husband, father and 40-year Hoosier by choice. As a youth minister, theater volunteer and advocate for domestic violence shelters/solutions and legal desert reform, my life outside the courtroom reflects the same servant leadership I will bring to the bench.

Shields: I’m a magistrate, mom and Hamilton County native. As an appointed judicial officer, I’ve earned the trust of our elected judges. As a candidate, I’m working to earn the trust of our voters. I am honored to serve our county and ready to lead a new court.

To read an extended version of this Q&A, visit youarecurrent.com/tag/2026-election.

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Former state senator joins District 29 race

By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

Former District 30 State Sen. John Ruckelshaus is getting back into politics. The Republican is running for the District 29 State Senate seat.

Ruckelshaus previously served in the State Senate from 2017-21. He said crime in Marion County is among his reasons for reentering politics.

“(People) just don’t feel safe going into Marion County at night,” Ruckelshaus said.

Ruckelshaus said ensuring the safety of the state’s most populous county and surrounding communities is important, because Marion County generates a significant amount of state revenue.

“It’s a real motivator to make sure Marion County is successful,” he said.

District 29 includes parts of Boone, Hamilton and Marion counties. Municipalities include Zionsville and west Carmel.

Ruckelshaus said there’s a void in the legislature in terms of advocates for people with disabilities. He has a son who is quadriplegic.

“I really want to … help that community as well,” Ruckelshaus said, adding rising utilities and health care costs also are issues he wants to address, preferably with bipartisan support.

“It’s something we should all work together on,” he said.

Ruckelshaus said he’d like the legislature to focus more on state issues instead of national politics. Other Republicans running for the seat are former State Sen. Mike Delph and V. Roni Ford. David W. Greene Sr., Demetrice Hicks, Kristina Moorhead are the Democratic candidates. Democrat J.D. Ford is the incumbent but is running for the 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The primary election is May 5, and the general election is Nov. 3.

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Recent events inspire congressional campaign

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Dylan McKenna can point to two events in the last year that inspired him to run for Congress.

The Westfield resident had asked a question at a late March 2025 town hall held by U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican, and left “totally unsatisfied with the answer” and “shocked at the way she talked to her constituents.” He began considering a campaign for her seat.

affordability and addressing corruption among federally elected officials trading on inside information.

“I find it personally appalling,” McKenna said. “If I’m fortunate enough to get elected, I’ll be working very hard to make sure that anyone from the president on down has to put all their assets in a blind trust.”

McKenna said he’s a “firm believer that leadership comes from service” and that all people should be treated with dignity and respect.

Then, in January, after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, McKenna felt compelled to jump into Indiana’s 5th District Congressional race.

“I looked around and said, ‘This is really, really bad. This is an emergency,’” said McKenna, a Democrat. “I couldn’t just be a casual observer anymore.”

McKenna, a 1987 Cathedral High School graduate, said his campaign will focus on improving economic conditions for working families, health care

“The country works best when neighbors are helping each other,” he said.

McKenna and his wife, Drew, have three sons. He works in technology sales and is a three-time Jeopardy! game show champion.

In the crowded May 5 Democratic primary, McKenna will face State Sen. J.D. Ford, Steven Avitabile Avit, Jackson Franklin, Phil Goss, Tara Nelson and Deborah A. Pickett.

Learn more about McKenna’s campaign at mckenna4congress.com/about.

Carmel attorney running for judge in new court

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

As an attorney and director at a local nonprofit, Emily Angel Shaw has worked for years to address needs in the community.

The Carmel resident is running for judge of the newly established Hamilton County Superior Court 8 in the May 5 democratic primary election. She believes her background and community ties will serve her well in that position.

“Becoming a judge has been a career-long dream of mine, and one that I realize will come with a significant amount of diligence and dedication,” she said. “I’m up for the challenge, and I’m ready to bring my years of real courtroom experience, sound judgment and deep commitment to fairness to the bench.”

Angel Shaw is the director of family law services at Kids’ Voice of Indiana, a nonprofit that provides support for children. Her role includes advocating for children in family law cases and training others in the field. Since 2014 she has run her own law firm, which focuses on family law matters. She also has experience with probate, criminal and business court cases.

Angel Shaw is a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, the University of Evansville and the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. She earned a Master of Laws in Children’s Rights and Family Law from Ireland’s University College Cork. She and her husband have three children.

Angel Shaw is unopposed in the primary election. She will face Republican Danica L. Eyler in the Nov. 3 general election.

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Lucas appointed to board — Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Lucas Oil President Katie Lucas of Carmel to serve on the Indiana Destination Development Corp. board, supporting the state’s efforts to grow tourism, attract events and strengthen Indiana’s visitor economy. Lucas’ term will run through June 2028. As president of Lucas Oil, Lucas maintains close ties with organizations committed to strengthening Indiana’s status as a destination brand and driving year-round tourism.

UHS student wins poetry contest — Jayda Dawn, a student at University High School, finished in first place in Indiana Humanities’ Poetry Out Loud state contest, held Feb. 21 in downtown Indianapolis. Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the nation. Dawn will receive $200 and advance to the national Poetry Out Loud contest this spring in Washington D.C. UHS will receive $500 for the purchase of poetry materials.

Carmel comedian selected — Carmel High School graduate Sarah Warf is one of three college students selected from across the nation to perform at the Bergamot Comedy Festival March 25 to 28 in Los Angeles, Calif. The festival includes a conference and weeklong intensive seminar on how to make a career in comedy. At CHS, Warf was president of the Rising Stars drama/theatre club and captain of the ComedySportz team her senior year. She is a member of the sketch comedy group Boy in the Bubble Comedy at Indiana University.

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Depth paves way to 12th consecutive state title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Carmel High School boys swimming team is loaded with talent, but coach Chris Plumb loves the way the Greyhounds work as well.

The Greyhounds captured their 12th consecutive IHSAA boys state swimming and diving title Feb. 28 at Indiana University at IU Indianapolis.

“It was an all-around tremendous performance, from top to bottom,” Plumb said. “We had so many guys scoring. We had 22 of 24 individual spots for this meet and 16 made (the) finals. We went 1, 2, 4 in the 200 free and 1, 2, 3 in the 500 free. Those are work events. We’re proud we are winning events that take work to get there.”

Carmel won with 408 points, well ahead of second-place Penn with 247. It was the third year the Greyhounds have scored more than 400 points and was the fourth-highest total in state history.

William Allen, who goes by his middle name of Trent, captured the 200 freestyle in 1 minute, 35.08 seconds and the 500 freestyle in 4:20.02. Carmel junior Yi Zheng won the 200 individual medley in 1:43.92 and senior Carter Hadley took the 100 backstroke title in 48.41.

“It was my first individual title along with winning the 200 medley and 400 relay,” said Zheng, who was second in the 100 breaststroke. “It feels great to stand on top of the podium after such a long season. I’m happy with how I did.”

It also was Hadley’s first individual state title.

Plumb said Allen is an incredible

leader and worker.

“He’s only going to get better, so we’re excited about his continued improvement,” Plumb said.

Allen was on the winning 400 freestyle relay with Hadley, Zheng and senior Lewis Zhang. Hadley, Zheng, junior Jack Street and junior Donald Zhao won the 200-medley relay.

“I’m stoked,’” Allen said. “I didn’t really expect the (record) in the 500. I really wanted to help our 200 free relay. We didn’t win, but I feel like we had a good time. Our relays were spectacular.”

Allen said he was going for the 500 free state record in prelims.

“I overestimated how fast I could go out,” he said. “Next year I’ll definitely go for the record.”

Zhang was second in the 200 and 500 freestyle. Senior William Lathrop was fourth in the 200 free. Junior Austin Bruford was third in the 500 free.

“I’d say it’s the best distance group in the country,” Allen said. “We’re tight, there are guys you didn’t even see swim because our group is so elite.”

Allen said there are probably eight swimmers who can swim the 500 freestyle under 4:40.

“It makes it so competitive that you have a competitive 200 and 500,” he said. “So those guys, if they make the team, they are most likely going to make the top eight (at state finals).”

Allen said the camaraderie is strong in practice and meets.

“Everyone is rooting for everyone, no one is hoping someone else does bad,” Allen said. “It’s a great culture overall.”

The Carmel High School boys swimming and diving team celebrates its 12th consecutive state championship. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

WWHS volunteer has passion for history

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

When volunteer Sharon England unlocks the door of the Barker Cabin at the Westfield Washington Historical Society, her passion for what’s inside the historical building is evident to visitors.

She immediately turns to the artifacts in the cabin and describes their purpose, whom the pieces belonged to in Westfield’s pioneer days, and what the WWHS has done to keep the pieces alive for new generations to learn from.

Teaching also is one of England’s passions. When the WWHS conducts field trips for schools and other guests, England, 78, tells the story of Barker Cabin.

“I just love history, and I love Westfield history, and it was a way for me to learn more about it. I love being with children, and I think, as if you’re well matched as a volunteer, you get more

out of it than you give,” England said.

England began volunteering at the WWHS after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I love watching the kids. I like watching them interact,” England said.

“The children are never repulsed thinking about 11 people living in a cabin, and no bathroom in the same room. They’re just very curious. And I love that. It’s

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Sharon England is passionate about teaching students and visitors about the Westfield Washington Historical Society’s Barker Cabin. (Photo by Todd Golden)

fun to watch. And I love to see that the teachers have prepared them for what they’re going to see, and they ask good questions. It’s just lovely.”

Volunteers are vital for the WWHS, which does not have dues-paying members.

“For the kids, it’s very important for somebody to be enthused and have an

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understanding of what’s in there and how to explain it and have the patience to do it,” Westfield Washington Historical Society President Jeff Beals said. “She’s very available to help out and do just about anything in terms of volunteer work for the Historical Society. We’re totally dependent on volunteers, so it’s important to have people like Sharon.”

The fulfillment for England in volunteering comes in imparting Westfield’s history to a new generation of Westfield children, but she learns a lot from the experience, too.

“I don’t know nearly as much about Westfield as many people do, but it’s fun to learn about it, and I hope that more people will be interested in how unique the history is here,” England said.

CHS swimmer perseveres en route to state title

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Carmel High School senior swimmer Carter Hadley, perseverance has been essential to his entire season.

Hadley suffered a broken ankle on Nov. 1, 2025, and came back to swim in Junior Nationals in December. He missed a month of training.

“I was learning to walk again then learning to swim again and now winning a state championship,” he said.

Hadley captured his first individual state title by winning the 100-yard backstroke in 48.41 seconds in the IHSAA boys swimming and division state finals Feb. 28 at the Indiana University Natatorium at IU Indianapolis.

“He was resilient after his second place in the 100 free to win the 100 back, and he stayed committed in the last 25 (yards) to win,” Greyhounds coach Chris Plumb said.

Hadley said Plumb told him to keep persevering after finishing second in the 100 freestyle.

“I got it done in the 100 back and it meant the world. It’s everything I’ve

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been working for this season,” he said.

As a junior, Hadley finished third in the 100 freestyle and fourth in the 100 backstroke.

“Carter has been so close for two years,” junior teammate Trent Allen said. “I thought he was going to win the 100 free. He got second again, but then

Carmel High School senior Carter Hadley captured his first individual state title by winning the 100-yard backstroke.

(Photo courtesy of CHS athletics)

to see him punch it again in 100 back was crazy. I was screaming and yelling for him.”

Hadley also was a member of the winning 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay.

“It’s just doing everything I can to leave a legacy for myself and passing it on,” said Hadley, who was on two state-winning relays as a junior. “This is probably the closest-knit team and biggest brotherhood I’ve been a part of. It’s just the next man up working to beat each other in practice. That’s where that depth comes from, just wanting to

be the best selves we can be.”

Hadley started swimming in the Carmel Swim Club program when he was 7 years old. His older brother, Griffin, was already in the program.

“I followed in his footsteps my whole career,” he said.

Griffin, a 2021 CHS graduate, swam for the University of Tennessee, graduating in 2025.

“He won state titles on multiple relays, but not individually, so I made it my goal to redeem him,” Carter Hadley said.

Hadley said his younger brother, Blake, who will be a freshman swimmer next season, now can try to top him.

“He’s going a different route. He’s a breaststroke, (specialist) which is abnormal for the family,” he said.

Hadley will continue his swimming career at Southern Methodist University, which is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

“The team culture presented by the coaches and unity on the team is somewhere I wanted to go,” said Hadley, who plans to major in business marketing and minor in sports management.

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 Library After Dark — The Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., will host its fifth annual Library After Dark fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. March 21. The 21-and-older event, planned by the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation’s Young Professionals Group, will include food samples, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, mini-golf course and more. Tickets are $50 or $95 for two. Learn more and purchase tickets at carmelclaylibrary.org/library-after-dark.

 Fish fry Fridays at Seton — The Knights of Columbus Council 12387 Fish Fry will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 13, 20 and 27 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Rd. in Carmel. Cost for the all-you-can-eat pollock dinner is $14 and

includes french fries, apple sauce, coleslaw, a cookie and iced tea or lemonade. A salmon option is available for $17, and New England-style crab cakes are $18. Kids meals are available for $6. Meals may be eaten at the church or picked up to go.

 Northside College Fair — Local high school students have an opportunity to attend the Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. March 11 at the Carmel High School Greyhound Activity Center, 2400 E. Smoky Row Rd.. The free event will provide access to college information and feature more than 100 colleges/universities. Students are encouraged to register for the fair in advance at StriveFair.com.

 Flower Sale to benefit school — Carmel Elementary kciked off its 55th annual Flower Sale fundraiser March 6. The sale supports the school’s PTO and its mission to enrich the educational experience for students and staff. A variety of flowers and potted plants will be available. The sale runs through March 23. Learn more at CarmelFlowerSale.com.

 Election worker portal — Hamilton County has launched an Election Worker Portal to make applying, scheduling and communication easier. The new system helps streamline the application process; keep information secure and up to date; improve communication and training and ensure efficient staffing on election day. For more, visit bit.ly/40dQgqr.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

CHS graduate feels at home on unbeaten Miami of Ohio basketball team

Miami (Ohio) University basketball coach Travis Steele was immediately sold on Peter Suder when he saw him play. The problem was, he was on the opposing team.

“He fits me,” Steele said. “I knew he fit me right when I saw him play. We were playing him when he was at Bellarmine and I was, ‘Man, that guy is a perfect fit for the way that we do things.’ So, I knew it would be a great marriage when he went into the transfer portal.”

Steele was able to convince Suder to come to Miami after he decided to leave Bellarmine University after two seasons. In his second season with the RedHawks, the 2022 Carmel High School graduate is leading the team in scoring, averaging 14.7 points per game.

The 6-foot-5 senior guard is a major reason why the 19th-ranked RedHawks were 30-0 entering the final regular-season game. The Mid-American Conference tournament begins March 12.

“He came from a great program at Carmel High School,” Steele said. “Ryan Osborn is a tremendous coach, and Pete had a ton of success there. He’s been well-coached his entire life.”

Suder’s father, Rick, played basketball at Duquesne University and is a member of the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame.

“So, he had a basketball in his hands at a very early age, and I think (his) IQ is due to that,” he said.

Steele said Suder got strong coaching at Bellarmine from Scott Davenport, who retired after the 2024-25 season.

“They have a great program there and then we were lucky enough to obviously get him here,” he said. “Peter has always been a player who can impact the game in every way from his defense, his rebounding, his passing, his IQ. The only knock on him coming out of Bellarmine was the shooting piece.”

Suder averaged 10.5 points per game on 41.1 shooting percent, and 24 percent from 3-point range as a Bellarmine sophomore. He improved to 48.7 per-

cent from the field, 35.1 percent from 3-point range in his first year at Miami. This season, he took a big step forward, shooting 56.4 percent overall and 42.5 percent from 3-point range.

“I’m getting shots up pretty much every day, whether it’s on The Gun (shooting machine) or with my position coach, Khristian Smith,” Suder said. “Give him a huge shoutout for how much I’ve improved this season.”

Suder also has averages of 3.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds.

“When I came on my official visit here, the coaching staff could see me being a great player here, and they really showed that to me and my family,” Suder said.

Suder couldn’t be happier with his decision to transfer.

“It’s super cool with what we’ve done this year,” Suder said. “The atmosphere with pretty much every home game being sold out, we’re super grateful for it.”

The RedHawks were 14-4 in the

Mid-American Conference in the 202425 season.

“We returned a lot of guys from last season, which obviously helps in today’s landscape of college basketball,” Suder said. “That helps the culture, and the connectivity we have is our superpower. That’s why we’ve been so good at responding to adversity. We knew we were going to be really good, but I don’t think we really envisioned being (unbeaten).”

Suder, who has a major in sports management and a minor in business, said he is going to pursue playing professional basketball.

“Coaching might be it after I hang up my shoes,” he said. “I might become a coach or get involved with some sort of business field.”

ON THE COVER: Peter Suder leads the Miami (Ohio) basketball team in scoring. (Photo courtesy of Megan Walker)

Miami of Ohio basektball coach Travis Steele loves the fact that senior guard Peter Suder and freshman guard Justin Kirby come from winning Hamilton County programs.

“We recruited both those guys because we knew they were winners,” said Steele, who played at Danville High School and Butler University.

Suder played significant roles for the Carmel High School’s Class 4A state championship teams in 2019 and 2021. The 2020 state tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and CHS was 18-6 when Suder was a senior.

Kirby, a key reserve guard for the RedHawks, was on Fishers High School’s 4A state runner-up team last season and 4A state champion team in 2024.

“Indiana basketball is the best in the country, in my opinion, and it prepares you whether you are a coach or a player,” Suder said. “It just prepares you for the next level. There is a huge gym in Carmel and it’s usually sold out for big games, so that type of pressure prepares you for the future.”

Peter Suder has been a major contributor for Miami after transferring from Bellarmine University. (Photo courtesy of Megan Walker)

Justin Kirby has been a key contributor for Miami (Ohio) University. (Photo courtesy of Megan Walker)

DEGREE WELLNESS CELEBRATES OPENING OF FIRST INDIANA LOCATION

Public Health Hero honored

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The Indiana Department of Health selected Hamilton County Health & Education Outreach Coordinator Jim Ginder as its Public Health Hero.

State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver recognized Ginder for his 30 years of service during Public Health Day Feb. 12 at the Indiana Statehouse.

“The best part of my job has always been connecting with people,” Ginder stated. “What an honor it has been to work with incredible colleagues and community partners who believe in keeping Hamilton County healthy.”

Pam Pontones, former Indiana State Department Deputy Health Commissioner of Local Health Services, said Ginder exemplifies what it means to be a local Public Health Hero.

“He’s committed to protecting the well-being of the community through exceptional leadership, education and community engagement,” Pontones stated.

A statewide and national speaker, Ginder is responsible for delivering health screenings, education and consultation across a wide range of public health topics. Under his leadership,

the health education team expanded its course catalog to include offerings such as Safe Sleep and Mental Health First Aid, while engaging more than 20,000 community members through presentations, outreach events and training.

“Jim’s impact on Hamilton County cannot be overstated,” Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster stated. “His expertise is respected across Indiana and beyond.”

Degree Wellness owners Rajan and Janice Bhavnani, left, join Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 21 to celebrate the opening of the company’s first location in Indiana at 1685 E. 116th St., Suite 130, in Carmel. Services offered include cryotherapy, infrared sauna, compression massage and cold plunge. Learn more at DegreeWellness.com. (Photo courtesy of Janice Bhavnani)

From left, State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, Assistant Health Commissioner of Public Health Services Megan Lytle, Hamilton County Health & Education Outreach Coordinator Jim Ginder and former Deputy Health Commissioner of Local Health Services Pam Pontones at Public Health Day. (Photo courtesy of Madi Oliver)

Forever Above helps pet owners grieve loss

By Sara Palmer news@youarecurrent.com

When Bethany Eckert left her longtime nursing career, she wasn’t sure what was next. After nearly three decades in oncology and hospice care, she knew her calling would still involve helping people through loss, she just didn’t expect it would also mean helping them say goodbye to their pets.

Bethany and her husband, Tom Eckert, opened Forever Above Pet Cremation & Memorial Center in 2018 after learning about a friend who had transformed his human funeral home into a pet-focused business.

The idea struck a chord with the Carmel residents, who opened their Westfield facility in 2018.

“The phone started ringing that day,” Bethany said. “And it hasn’t stopped since.”

Forever Above serves clients across central Indiana, working with public and local veterinarians, including some who provide in-home euthanasia. Families can bring their pets directly to the facility or request home pickup within a 50-mile radius.

“We always tell people, ‘You don’t have to put your pet in the car one last time,’” Tom said. “We’ll come to you.”

That personal care defines the Eckerts’ approach.

“We like to think of it as a huggy place,” Tom said. “I can’t ask my staff to hug every client, but we want everyone to feel that warmth.”

Each cremation includes a clay and ink paw print, a fur clipping and a certificate of cremation. Families may choose private or group cremation and request delivery of ashes to their home or veterinary clinic.

Forever Above also offers a VIP service for veterinary partners, allowing clinics to refer grieving pet owners directly to the center.

“It can be awkward for veterinarians when a client calls after a loss,” Tom said. “We tell them, ‘Give them our number; we’ll take care of everything with compassion.’”

Beyond cremation, Forever Above helps families memorialize their pets through local artisans. Clients often commission blown-glass keepsakes, engraved garden markers or portraits.

The center also offers jewelry designed to hold a pinch of ash.

Forever Above Pet Cremation & Memorial Center is at 16462 Southpark Drive, Suite K, in Westfield. For more, visit foreverabovepetcremation.com.

Carmel residents Tom and Bethany Eckert opened Forever Above Pet Cremation & Memorial Center in 2018. (Photo by Sara Palmer)

Melt N Dip eyeing new location on Main Street

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A restaurant specializing in decadent desserts is eyeing an expansion into Carmel.

Melt N Dip filed plans with the City of Carmel in February to remodel patio space in The Olivia on Main at 1111 W. Main St., Suite 165. The space was previously home to Sugar Creek Vineyard and Winery.

The dessert shop opened its first location in Indiana last year on 116th Street in Fishers.

Melt N Dip sells crepes, waffles, cake, fondue, gelato and fruit platters. Drink options include coffee, tea and juices.

Current reached out to Melt N Dip for comment but did not receive a response before publication.

Learn more at MeltNDip. com.

The Farm Sweetgreen opens

By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

Sweetgreen, a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads is open at The Farm along Michigan Road.

The sixth Indiana Sweetgreen opened Feb. 24 at 11555 Sylo Crossing on the Carmel/Zionsville border.

Sweetgreen offers salads, protein plates and warm bowls, with an emphasis on healthy ingredients — organic, when possible.

Samantha Ledesma, area leader for the Indianapolis market, said Sweetgreen works with local farmers to procure ingredients.

“We try to source the best ingredients we can,” she said.

The Harvest Bowl is one of the more popular items on the menu. It is made with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, almonds and rice along with apples, goat cheese, wild rice, organic shredded kale and balsamic vinaigrette.

Seasonal offerings include the Winter Harvest Bowl made with charred balsamic cabbage and maple glazed squash, in addition to the main ingredi-

ents of the regular Harvest Bowl.

Leah Eber recommends the crispy rice bowl, her go-to option. Highlights include blackened chicken, shredded carrots, and cabbage and cucumbers.

Eber, a content creator and health and wellness influencer, was Sweetgreen’s first customer. She said she appreciates the company does not use seed oils.

“I love Sweetgreen and love how they help out the community,” she said. “I feel like they should be everywhere.”

Sweetgreen is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Heart to stop at Fishers Event Center

By Dave Gil de Rubio edtitorial@yourecurrent.com

In 1975, Watergate came to an end with the sentencing of John Mitchell, H.R. Halderman and John Ehrlichman, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft and a little show called “Saturday Night Live” debuted on NBC. And in September of that year, Heart’s debut album “Dreamboat Annie” was released.

Fast forward a half century, and Heart is still around, hitting the road again for their Royal Flush Tour, which will stop at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Fishers Event Center. The string of dates was originally set to be performed last year until lead singer Ann Wilson was diagnosed with cancer. According to sister Nancy Wilson, her sibling underwent treatment and the band is back on the road.

“She’s actually really doing 100 percent great — looking good, sounding good, feeling good,” Nancy said. “She really did all the homework and got herself really well. Now, it’s back to the loud office, back to the rock job. We’re really happy to get out and finish what we started last year. We were really just getting our million thrills on stage every night, and then it was like (sad trombone music). We were getting into our groove big-time until we had to go home and twiddle our thumbs for a few months.”

Over the course of the tour, Heart has brought out several different opening acts, including Lucinda Williams — who opens at the Fishers Event Center concert — and Squeeze, Starship and Cheap Trick, and has played some shows without an opening act. In either setting, the depth of Heart’s catalog allows for a lot of latitude in choosing the songs to perform.

“We’re going to have a real flexible set,” Nancy said. “You could do the rocked-out, big hits at the beginning and then do more acoustic, less rock in the second half or something in-between. It’s nice to have all these cool songs to look at, pick from.”

Although both sisters readily admit that The Beatles’ appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show” were a major inspiration for them to become professional musicians, theirs was a household where myriad forms of music filled the air from the big bands of the 1940s to folk and pop of the day.

“Growing up, the culture was kind of in a late ‘50s/jazzy cornball turn for music,” Nancy said. “(Frank) Sinatra was awesome. We grew up on Ray Charles, Judy Garland, Patti Page and all those late ‘50s guys like that. Harry Belafonte’s ‘Live at Carnegie Hall’ was a favorite and we knew all those show tunes from musicals like ‘West Side Story.’ We were deeply steeped in every style of music from blues and jazz to classical and then The Beatles happened. I was maybe eight or nine years old and it was a message from above.”

That cosmic sign set the Wilson sisters on a path that led to 16 studio albums, 20 Top 40 singles and 35 million albums sold worldwide, in addition to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Although it hasn’t been easy, Nancy doesn’t complain and attributes Heart’s longevity to a combination of discipline and being able to laugh at themselves.

“We have a sense of humor around all the insanity, stress, drama and static that comes with the position we

have as leaders of the band,” she said. “Leadership is not an easy position to be in, and you don’t want to be the leader if you don’t have to, but we are anyway. I think the other thing is just military, dogged, stick-to-it-iveness. Call it a dogged work ethic. Getting there, showing up on time, not being a flakey musician. Being a consummate, reliable and capable musician.”

As for the future, creativity continues to be the fuel that drives Heart forward. Not unlike their heroes in Led Zeppelin, the Wilson sisters love the idea of juxtaposing heavy and light dynamics in their music.

“There is some new material,” Nancy said. “Ann has got a new song we might try from her writing with her Tripsitter (solo band) guys. I have a new song that I want to try maybe with Heart. I’ve tried to push the agenda on the band. Everybody was up for it — an acoustic Heart album being our next idea. That’s one thing as a rock band like Led Zeppelin — we can rock with the best of them — but having the ability to do both of those things, the acoustic part as well as the heavy rock stuff, kind of sets us apart. And people have always asked when we’re going to do an acoustic album. It might be a cool, fun thing to put together.”

For more, visit fisherseventcenter. com.

‘PRETTY WOMAN’

“Pretty Woman” runs through April 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Feinstein’s cabaret presents the Dave Matthews Tribute Band March 12, followed by “The Wizard and I: The Music of Stephen Schwartz” March 13 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc. com.

‘VANITIES’

The Belfry Theatre presents “Vanities” through March 15 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat. biz.

‘SCARLET LETTER’

Civic Theatre presents “The Scarlet Letter” March 13 through 28 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘GET UP, STAND UP’

“Joshua Henry: Get Up, Stand Up” is set for 8 p.m. March 13 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘SONGS OR ENIGMA’

“Gregorian: Pure Chants featuring the Songs of Enigma” is set for 8 p.m. March 14 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘MUSIC & LEGACY OF THE EAGLES’

“The Music & Legacy of The Eagles” tribute act set for 7:30 p.m. March 15 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Heart will perform March 15 at Fishers Event Center. (Photo courtesy of Criss Cain)

Nordic Nights

presented by March 21 - 7 p.m.

the Payne & Mencias Palladium at

Center for the Performing Arts

Welcome spring with Guest Conductor Kelly Kuo and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s fresh program of masterworks by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and Thomas Adès’ Air - Homage to Sibelius.

Jean Sibelius - Karelia Suite, op. 11

Thomas Adès - Air featuring Davis Brooks, violin

Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 2, op. 43

Symphonic Odyssey

April 18 - 7 p.m. At the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts

Join us as CSO wraps up its 2025 - 2026 season with Guest Conductor Kelly Corcoran and takes you on a journey through four exciting and meaningful works.

Antonin Dvořák - Carnival Overture, op. 92

Cristina Spinei - …throes of increasing wonder

Gustav Mahler - Adagietto from Symphony No. 5

Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 5, op. 107 “Reformation”

Films get Oscar nods

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Heartland Film Festival Artistic Director Greg Sorvig has a personal favorite contender at the upcoming Academy Awards.

“I’m rooting for ‘The Singers’ to win Best Live Action Short as it would be the first short film to take home an Oscar that qualified directly through the (2025) Indy Shorts Film Festival,” he said.

The Academy Awards are set for March 15 and will be telecast by WRTV-6.

Indy Shorts Grand Prize and Oscar-qualifying short film, ‘Éiru,’ was not nominated for Best Animated Short Film,” he said. “I was hoping Brendan Fraser might get another lead nod for his acting in the 2025 Heartland Film Festival Opening Night film, ‘Rental Family.’ This won the Narrative Special Presentation Audience Award.”

Sorvig said he hoped for nominations for the Heartland Film Festival’s 2025 Closing Night film, “Nuremberg.”

Sorvig

“This is another year that a major event title at the Heartland Film Festival is nominated for Best Picture and additional categories. ‘Train Dreams’ was our centerpiece film nominated for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography and Original Song,” said Sorvig, a Carmel resident.

Sorvig said he was surprised that Joel Edgerton was not nominated for Best Actor in “Train Dreams.”

“I was also surprised that the 2025

“Our audience also really loved this film as it won the Overall Audience Choice Narrative Award,” he said. “I was surprised the film didn’t receive nominations in the best supporting actor categories, especially for Russell Crowe.”

Sorvig said Heartland Film Festival, which is held each October in Indianapolis, showcased four of the five Best International Film Feature nominees, including the forecasted favorite “Sentimental Value” as its International Closing Night film.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Cole Porter show premiere set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Magic Thread Cabaret founders Dustin Klein and Tom Alvarez feel fortunate to have Ann Hampton Callaway headline a concert.

“She’s a friend of ours and she graciously offered to do a benefit for us and, of course, we are paying her,” said Klein, a music teacher at West Clay Elementary School in Carmel.

Callaway will present the world premiere of “I Get A Kick Out of Cole” at 7:30 p.m. March 20 at The Cabaret in downtown Indianapolis.

“I am excited to hear Ann, one of the most renowned interpreters of music from the Great American Songbook, sing in a premiere of a program consisting entirely of that music of composer-songwriter Cole Porter,” Alvarez said.

Alvarez said it’s fitting the premiere of her Porter show is in Indiana.

“Where better to pay tribute to his work than in the capitol of the state in which this Peru, Indiana, native was born and raised,” he said.

Klein said The Cabaret is a special venue.

“It feels like you are in Old Hollywood; it’s like a glamor venue from the 1930s,” he said. “It’s stellar, and they

bring in a lot of big names, Broadway performers.”

Proceeds from the concert benefit Magic Thread Cabaret’s operational expenses and production costs associated with “Cabaret Latino, Songs of the Americas,” which celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. That concert is set for Oct. 3 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield.

“Our mission is to spotlight central Indiana talent because we feel there is so much talent here that doesn’t get the spotlight,” Klein said of Magic Thread Cabaret, which was founded in 2016.

“We’re kind of an incubator. I coach them musically, vocally, and I serve as the music director and piano accompanist. Tom co-writes the shows and he’s good at marketing. It’s not about us. It’s about trying to help an income stream for performers to keep them in Indianapolis and help coach these young people to pursue their passion. We’ve worked with probably 100 artists, performers, musicians, costume designers and tech people. We have paid them all since we started, but we have to rely on donors and sponsors. Ticket sales only cover, like, 40 percent.

“We also want to inspire. We’re all about diversity and inclusiveness.”

For more, visit magicthreadcabaret. com.

Dustin Klein, left, and Tom Alvarez started Magic Thread Cabaret in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Dustin Klein)

ATI comedy reading set

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

David Taylor Little started out with a radio play on Indiana Public Radio in Muncie in 2003.

“(The station) does a radio drama every year at the holidays, and this was the second time I had written for that,” said Little, a Ball State University associate teaching professor of theater. “Then I kind of set myself the challenge of not writing a musical but writing a piece that has original music in it, and that’s what this play has become. There are five original songs in it, and some are fairly brief.”

A performance of the one-act play was staged at Muncie Civic Theatre in December 2025.

Now, Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “All Out for Christmas: A Showbiz Radio Fable” as part of its Lab Series at 2 p.m. March 14 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Tickets are free with registration at atistage.org.

“I have continued to work on it, so this is the third public draft of the show,” Taylor said.

The premise is Dorothy Sullivan, a major Broadway star, who returns to her hometown of Argyle, Ind., in 1947 to save the local radio station and its annual Christmas broadcast. The radio station owner is her childhood friend, Jack Edwards.

Little said Sullivan brings her New York group with her and they “cause hijinks.”

Jim Rhinehart wrote the music for the songs, and Little wrote the lyrics.

ATI Associate Artistic Director Darrin

“It

Murrell, who will take part in the reading, said ATI was attracted to the story because of its sweet nostalgic depiction of Indiana in the mid-20th century as well as the setting of a small-town radio station with a Broadway connection.

“It felt like a classic comedy film from the era of Katherine Hepburn, Carole Lombard, Lucille Ball, Cary Grant, Bob Hope, Frank Capra, and George Cukor,” Murrell said. “It is a wholesome and comforting look back at a simpler time filled with colorful and endearing personalities and a familiar setting.”

Murrell said ATI had worked with Little as a director for a previous Lab series reading and is eager to work with him as a playwright as well.

“The fact that we are exploring this piece late in its development was attractive as well,” Murrell said. “It has already had a full developmental journey before getting to us, and we hope that this reading will be one of the final steps before it makes its way into the regular seasons of theaters across the country. We felt that this story and script would resonate with our audience and community and be the perfect addition to the Lab Series.”

Cynthia Collins, one of ATI’s co-founders, portrays Sullivan.

Why can’t I DIY?

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

My doctor’s office is not very up to date with magazines. Recently, I had the opportunity to read the last print edition of Newsweek from 2012. Last year, I breezed through Life magazine right before my EKG.

One piece of reading matter that caught my attention was Family Handyman. Here were the cover stories:

• Measure once/ panic twice

• My drill keeps screwing around

• I built a gate and, yes, I nailed it

• Why my door and I are both off our hinges

is a Do-It-Yourselfer. Another entry was titled, “How to Make a Hidden Cutting Board.” I can never find ours when we need it, so I decided to skip that kitchen improvement project.

“The lead story was, ‘Five Great Sawhorse Designs.’ I couldn’t wait to read it, because off the top of my head, I could only think of four.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

The lead story was, “Five Great Sawhorse Designs.” I couldn’t wait to read it, because off the top of my head, I could only think of four. Also, on the cover was, “How to Make a Screw Organizer from a Leftover Piece of PVC Pipe.” I didn’t want to read too much exciting stuff like this since it can temporarily raise your blood pressure before they slap the cuff on you.

I turned to a feature story about what to do if your Gorilla Glue gets hard in the tube, and also one on how to dig post holes in sandy soil. I read both of those carefully. After 46 years, my wife Mary Ellen and I are always looking for something new to talk about. There was a three-page spread on “How to Cure a Sick Ceiling Fan.” What would the fan be complaining of? Periodic dizziness?

One piece was called “Best Advice for DIYers.” I thought it was about how to successfully drink beer and drill at the same time. Then I learned that a DIYer

“Maintaining Your Chimney” begins with a list of what you’ll need to do the job, items found around most houses. You need brushable crown sealer, chimney water repellent and a stainless-steel chimney cap. I had all of that in the garage except for the brushable crown sealer, the chimney water repellent and a stainless-steel chimney cap. Another article started, “Trying to run fish tape through an insulated stud bay can be a nightmare.” You have to have a pretty dull imagination if this is what you have bad dreams about. The regular monthly column was “How to Make Your Own Tools.” The author showed how to take a long flexible piece of tubing and attach a flashlight at the end for working in dark, hard-to-reach places, as in a do-ityourself plumbing project. It was really a neat gizmo, but I ripped the page out and tossed it in the trash. My next colonoscopy is coming up later this year, and with all the cost-cutting in medicine, the fewer doctors who know about this, the better.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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Rituals of familiarity

Commentary by Terry Anker

For thousands of years, we humans have imagined, developed and followed rituals. Some of them are as simple as the daily steps involved in brushing our teeth in the morning. Perhaps it begins with floss. Perhaps not. Maybe we take the top off, apply the paste to the brush and return the lid to the tube and carefully replace the tube to the location and position where we found it. Or maybe we simply drop it to the vanity, lid rolling to the floor and paste oozing out onto the counter. Either way, it is our ritual, repeated each day.

Other rites, routines and practices are more complicated. Certainly, religious and governmental ceremonies are studied — efforts of pomp and circumstance. The most recent U.S. presidential inauguration registered at more than $200 million; and many higher education institutions have a full-time staff, often led by the chief marshal, whose sole responsibilities are to keep and propagate these rituals.

Those more free-spirited among us might imagine ourselves to be devoid of the obligation to the past or to our own absent-minded adherence to these habits. But can anyone really escape our natural proclivity for the familiar? If we started each day with

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2026-00031V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of March, 2026 at 5:00p.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: We are adhering to the Notice to the Public for the Carmel community to ensure transparency and full compliance with the City's development review process regarding the requested variances for the Browne Pool project. The project inolves variance requests related to UDO Section 5.02(B) (pool setback requirements on corner lots), UDO Section 5.02(C)(7) (minimum setback from easements), and Silvara PUD Section 6.1 (maximum lot coverage). With the property being known as 533 Dickson Ln Carmel, IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00031V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Parcel Number: 17-09-34-00-12-032.000

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.

Amelia Zaharako - Plant Studio Landscape PETITIONERS

absolutely no plan for dental care, would we be able to get the job done? Could it be that we simply accept that ritual is a necessary and inseparable component of human existence? If so, could we also accept that even as we dismantle one ritual it is summarily replaced with another — and an imperfect tradition may not be improved by substitution?

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2026-00021V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the Monday, day of March 23rd, 2026 at 5:00PM 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: Meijers is seeking approval for one additional wall sign, when only one is allowed.

With the property being known as 1424 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00021V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Section 26, Township 18, Range 3 Tax Parcel ID: 16-09-26-00-00-015.000.

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 opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Lisa Rains/Sign Solution PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2026-00019 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of March, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Seeking approval for a 6-ft privacy fence when only a Maximum 42-inch fence with at least 25% visibility is allowed in the front yard. UDO Section 5.09(B) With the property being known as 11249 Woodcreek Drive, Carmel, IN 46033

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00019 V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .42 Section 4, Township 17, Range 4 WOOD CREEK Section 3 Lot 125. Parcel No. 16-14-04-01-03-033.000

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.

Eric Dick, Homeowner PETITIONER

ORDINANCE NO. D-2762-25 (AS AMENDED)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 8-37, 8-47, AND 8-48 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE.

Synopsis: Ordinance establishing 15-minute parking space(s) at the beginning of each block along Main Street from Knoll Ct to 1st Ave SE, regulating parking on Range Line from Main Street to 1st Street, and removing inconsistencies and duplications of code.

WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-1-3, within the reasonable exercise of its police power, may by ordinance regulate vehicular parking;

WHEREAS, the City has previously regulated vehicular parking within its corporate limits, such regulation being codified, in part, under Carmel City Code §§ 8-37, 8-47, and 8-48; and

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City now finds that it is in the interests of public safety and welfare to amend the regulation of parking of motor vehicles on City streets.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-37(a) are hereby amended and added, and shall read as follows:

“§ 8-37 Fifteen-Minute Loading Zones.

(a) Fifteen-minute loading/unloading zones are established at the following locations:

(2) The first parking space on the south side of Main Street east of Veterans.

(3) Reserved for future use.

(5) Reserved for future use.

(13) The first two spaces on the north side of Main Street west of 1st Avenue NW.

(16) The second space on the south side of Main Street west of 1st Ave SE.”

Section 3. The following subsection of Carmel City Code Section 8-47 is hereby added and shall read as follows:

“§ 8-47 No Parking Areas.

(a) No person shall park a vehicle at any time in the following locations:

(80) On either side of Range Line Road from Main Street to the East-West alley between Main Street and 1st Street NW.”

Section 4. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-48 are hereby amended and shall read as follows:

“§ 8-48 Limited Parking Areas.

(c) Three-hour parking zones between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday only, are established on the following City streets:

(1) The second space on the south side of Main Street west of 1st Ave SE.

(4) The first nine parking spaces on the north side of Main Street east of 3rd Ave NW.

(5) The first six parking spaces on the south side of Main Street west of the Monon Trail.

(6) The first seven parking spaces on the north side of Main Street east of the Monon Trail.

(7) The first six parking spaces on the south side of Main Street west of Veterans Way.

(8) The first four parking spaces on the south side of Main Street west of Range Line Road.

(44) Reserved for future use.

(45) Reserved for future use.

(46) Reserved for future use.

(47) Reserved for future use.

(48) The first 6 spaces on the north side of Main Street east of 1st Avenue NW.

(49) Reserved for future use.

(50) Reserved for future use.

(f) No vehicle shall be parked:

(3) On either side of Range Line Road from the East-West alley between Main Street and 1st Street NW to Smoky Row for more than two hours between 6:00 a.m. EST and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Saturday only, excepting for any vehicle which properly displays a valid

(46) Reserved

(47)

(48)

(49) Reserved for future use.

(50) Reserved for future use.

(f) No vehicle shall be parked:

(o) A two-hour parking zone between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday only, is established on the north side of Main Street from a point 221 feet east of the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road to a point 1060 feet east of the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road.”

Section 5. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, such repeal to have prospective effect only. However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.

Section 6. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement of same can be given the same effect.

Section 7. The remaining portions of Carmel City Code Sections 8-37, 8-47, and 8-48 are not affected by this Ordinance upon its passage.

Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and signing by the Mayor and such publication as required by law.

PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 2nd day of February 2026, by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

Matthew Snyder, President

Ryan Locke, Vice-President

Jeff Worrell

Teresa Ayers

Shannon Minnaar

Anita Joshi

Adam Aasen

Anthony Green

Rich Taylor

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 3rd day of February 2026, at 10:00AM.

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 3rd day of February 2026, at 10:05AM.

Sue Finkam, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Department: Board of Public Works and Safety

One Civic Square City of Carmel, Indiana 46032

Project: City of Carmel Police Vehicles 2026

IFB-2026-005

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids for the above-described “City of Carmel Police Vehicles 2026” via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, https://procurement.opengov.com /portal/carmelin, until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 and commencing as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers of City Hall. No late bids will be accepted.

The Project consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: City of Carmel Police Vehicles 2026

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

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the portal prior to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. All responses will be publicly posted to the portal. Please call Carmel Police Department (317) 571-2549 to confirm whether any such written questions and/or responses exist.

No bidder may withdraw any bid or proposal within a period of thirty (30) days following the date set for receiving bids or proposals. The City of Carmel reserves the right to hold any or all bids or proposals for a period of not more than thirty (30) days and said bids or proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said period.

The City of Carmel reserves the right to reject and/or cancel any and all bids, solicitations and/or offers in whole or in part as specified in the solicitations when it is not in the best interests of the governmental body as determined by the purchasing agency in accordance with IC 5-22-18-2. Any contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Jacob

Quinn, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER

Docket No. PZ-2026-00017V/ PZ-2026-00018V

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 23rd day of March, 2026 at 5:00 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: Seeking a variance to UDO SECTION 2.10, which states a maximum lot coverage of 35% impervious area; 49% is requested. Seeking a second variance to UDO Section 5.02(C)(7), which a swimming pool, its decking or equipment setback must be at least 3 feet from an easement, 1 foot requested. With the property being known as 931 Auman Drive West Carmel, IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2026-00017V/PZ-2026-00018V.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .00 Section 31, Township 18, Range 4 AUMANS ADDITION Lot 47. 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. Alisa Cox with C-Ray Pools on behalf of owners Robert Vickers and Bethany Covington PETITIONERS

ORDINANCE NO. D-2810-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 8-47 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE

ORDINANCE NO. D-2810-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 8-47 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE

Synopsis: Ordinance amending the regulation of parking under City Code Section 8-47 and adding Weston Drive.

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel (“City”), pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-1-3, within the reasonable exercise of its police power, may by ordinance regulate vehicular parking;

WHEREAS, the City has previously regulated vehicular parking within its corporate limits, such regulations being codified, in part, in City Code Section 8-47; and

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, now finds that it is in the interest of public safety and welfare to further regulate parking on Weston Drive.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, now finds that it is in the interest of public safety and welfare to further regulate parking on Weston Drive.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 2. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-47 are hereby amended and shall read as follows:

“§ 8-47 No Parking Areas.

Section 2. The following subsections of Carmel City Code Section 8-47 are hereby amended and shall read as follows:

(a) No person shall park a vehicle at any time in the following locations:

“§ 8-47 No Parking Areas.

(a) No person shall park a vehicle at any time in the following locations:

(77) On the east side of Clark Street.

(a) No person shall park a vehicle at any time in the following locations:

(77) On the east side of Clark Street.

(78) On the west side of Clark Street within 100-feet north and 100-feet south of its intersection with Breaklines Street.

(79) On either side of Supply Street.

(78) On the west side of Clark Street within 100-feet north and 100-feet south of its intersection with Breaklines Street.

(79) On either side of Supply Street.

(81) On the east side of Weston Drive starting at 325-feet from its intersection with W 106th Street extending 535ft to approximately its intersection with Gettysburg Place.”

(79) On either side of Supply Street. the east side of Weston Drive starting at 325-feet from its intersection with W 106th Street extending 535ft to approximately its intersection with Gettysburg Place.”

(81) On the east side of Weston Drive starting at 325-feet from its intersection with W 106th Street extending 535ft to approximately its intersection with Gettysburg Place.”

Section 3. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, such repeal to have prospective effect only. However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.

Section 4. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement of same can be given the same effect.

Section 5. The remaining portions of Carmel City Code Section 8-47 is not affected by this Ordinance upon its passage.

Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and signing by the Mayor and such publication as required by law.

PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 2nd day of February, 2026, by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 2nd day of February, 2026, by a vote of 9 ayes and 0 nays.

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

Matthew Snyder, President

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

Ryan Locke, Vice-President

Matthew Snyder, President

COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL

Ryan Locke, Vice-President

Jeff Worrell

Ryan Locke, Vice-President

Matthew Snyder, President

Jeff Worrell

Teresa Ayers

Ryan Locke, Vice-President

Jeff Worrell

Shannon Minnaar

Teresa Ayers

Jeff Worrell

Teresa Ayers

Shannon Minnaar

Anita Joshi

Teresa Ayers

Shannon Minnaar

Anita Joshi

Adam Aasen

Anita Joshi

Shannon Minnaar

Adam Aasen

Anthony Green

Anita Joshi

Adam Aasen

Anthony Green

Adam Aasen

Rich Taylor

Rich Taylor ATTEST:

Rich Taylor

Anthony Green

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

ATTEST:

Rich Taylor

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 3rd day of February 2026, at10:00AM. Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 3rd day of February 2026, at10:05AM.

Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 3rd day of February 2026, at10:00AM. Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Sue Finkam, Mayor ATTEST:

Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 3rd day of February 2026, at10:05AM. Sue Finkam, Mayor

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 3rd day of February 2026, at10:05AM. Sue Finkam, Mayor ATTEST:

Jacob Quinn, Clerk

16. Creme-filled cookie

17. Hawaiian island

18. ___-friendly

19. Between half and all

20. Annual basketball event

23. Observe

24. Another Broken ___ Cafe

25. Battleship letters

28. Banned pesticide

30. US 31 road goo

31. Air fryer sound

34. URL starter

36. Equipment

38. Vote in

40. Annual local basketball event

43. Not illuminated

44. Fine spray

45. Bit of hair

46. “___ Haw”

47. “Help!” at sea

49. Business card no.

51. Prefix with lead or read

52. LBJ successor

53. “You’ve Got Mail” co. 55. Annual basketball event

61. Desire

63. Wedding words

64. Like many bathroom floors

66. Dan Patch Stakes pace

67. Lincoln ___ (classic building toy)

68. Orange Muppet

69. Weigh by lifting

70. North Carolina university

71. Ball State VIPs DOWN

1. Actor Mineo

2. Pack tightly

3. “Frozen” princess

4. Hamilton County Court perjurers

5. Cleared a frosty windshield

6. Buddy

7. Space org.

8. Wasn’t colorfast

9. Eye part

10. Chinese menu phrase

11. God of love

12. Marks out

13. Toddler

21. Natural fence

22. White River wader

25. “You bet!”

26. Gem

27. Shoulder wrap

29. Purdue semesters

30. Romantic rendezvous

31. Syringe contents, perhaps

32. Bookstore section

33. Colts figs.

35. Butler frat letter

37. Tuna type

39. Allow

41. “Who’s there?” response

42. Pilfer

48. Recorded and stored

50. Sent skyward

52. “Gone With the Wind” name

54. France’s longest river

55. End-of-workweek cry

56. Fan favorite

57. Aborted, at 7-Down

58. Part of NBA (Abbr.)

59. Forearm bone

60. Bridle strap

61. “Gross!”

62. “Norma ___”

65. ___ Moines?

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