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New owner of Woodland Shoppes aims for redevelopment, eventually

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

The new owner of the aging Woodland Shoppes retail center intends to redevelop it, but it’s too early to say when or how.

Developer Himanshu Garg purchased the 5-acre property in January and said he immediately began reaching out to tenants to introduce himself and discuss short- and long-term plans.

Garg said he doesn’t know whether the transformed site will remain one story or be rebuilt as a multistory mixed-use development, but he said he has had initial discussions with City of Carmel officials about the possibilities.

“We want to create something for the future that the community is proud of, but it’s nothing that we’re trying to be quick about,” Garg said. “We want to make sure it’s here to stay and it’s a good product. We are not a redevelopment firm that simply wants to flip it. We’re looking to build something that we’re proud of as well.”

Woodland Shoppes, which was built in 1972, is home to several businesses, including Greek Tony’s Pizza & Sub Shop, Classic Cakes, Indy Anna’s Catering, DIY Pet Wash and Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kids Explore Robotics & STEM Center opened in the center this month.

Several of the existing businesses have renewed their leases since he bought the site, Garg said. He expects it will be at least 18 to 24 months before redevelopment efforts could impact businesses in the center.

Garg said he would like to see existing

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“We would sure love to (work with tenants to stay) if the numbers work out for both parties, but we don’t know what the future plans are and it’s too early to say,” he said.

Current reached out to several business owners leasing space in the center but none agreed to be interviewed for this story.

Nipper’s Grill & Tap, a neighborhood bar that had operated in the center for decades, closed its doors Feb. 28. Owners Steve and Amy Ward previously told Current the time was right to retire and that they couldn’t reach an agreement on extending the lease with the new owner.

Garg said he attempted to work with the Wards to keep Nipper’s open for the foreseeable future, but they declined.

“I offered, on numerous occasions

and even in writing, to purchase the bar so that I could save those jobs and continue the operation while I’m figuring things out,” he said. “The closing of the business has nothing to do with new (ownership) and it has nothing to do with redevelopment.”

The Carmel Redevelopment Commission often works closely with landowners and developers to transform sites. CRC Director Henry Mestetsky said he did not learn about Garg’s lease discussions with tenants until after he had purchased the site.

“The CRC does not have any projects agreed to and have not provided proposals (regarding Woodland Shoppes) to city council for its review and approval,” Mestetsky said. “Hopefully, this site is a redevelopment project one day that adds vibrancy and walkability to the southern central core. But it is not a redevelopment project today.”

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CCS officials preparing for fiscal challenges

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Clay Schools officials are preparing for some tough conversations as they work through several upcoming fiscal challenges.

During his financial report at last month’s school board meeting, CCS Associate Superintendent Roger McMichael said decisions will need to be made in the coming months about a safety referendum extension and how to handle the impact of the 2025 property tax law.

The new law aims to cut property taxes for Hoosier homeowners, but it does so in part by decreasing the amount of funds sent to municipalities and school districts. The district anticipates collecting approximately $2 million less than originally projected in 2026 because of the property tax law, but that total is expected to grow in 2027.

“We can manage it (in 2026),” McMichael said. “That’s why we have reserves, so that we don’t immediately go over the cliff if something unexpected happens or if new legislation has passed.”

CCS has already begun preparing for the larger hit. For example, it did not transfer any dollars from the Operations Fund to the Rainy Day Fund at the end of 2025 as it typically does on an annual basis. The dis-

trict also only extended its teacher contract for one year instead of two because of the uncertainty.

The district plans to place the extension of its safety referendum on the November ballot. The referendum runs through 2027, but a recent change in state law means the district can’t put it before voters when they originally intended.

“With the newest legislation, we either have to renew (our school safety referendum) in 2026 or be without it in 2027,” McMichael said. “I’m sure we won’t plan to do that.”

McMichael said he expects the school board to discuss plans for the safety referendum in the early spring. Currently, the safety referendum rate is 5 cents per $100 of assessed property value.

School board member Kristina Wheeler said she’s often asked by community members what the district has done to cut costs.

“This is a valid question from our community,” she said. “We’ve done lots to tighten our belt, and it does get to a point where — if your home income is cut by 45 or 50 percent, I can only go to Aldi and cut off Netflix and do so many things before it just becomes unmanageable.”

Wheeler asked McMichael to gather information on the total amount of funds the district has lost because of changes in state law over the last 15 years to better

“We all have opinions on what you would cut. That’s a very challenging and difficult process, and it takes quite a bit of time, because everybody does want to be heard.”

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understand the bigger picture. She described the new property tax law as “part of a larger scheme” to “strangle public schools.”

The state has made several major changes in how it distributes funds to public schools since 2010, McMichael said, adding that the most recent adjustments have again left districts looking for ways to raise funds elsewhere or slash budgets.

“We all have opinions on what you would cut,” he

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Polling locations approved

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton County Commissioners approved precinct polling locations and an architecture design and construction agreement for a child care center during their March 9 meeting.

The next commissioners meeting is at 1:15 p.m. March 23 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center.

POLLING LOCATIONS

Hamilton County has 105 polling locations, including several churches and libraries, for this year’s May 5 primary and general elections. There were 111 locations for the 2024 elections.

“We have people who aren’t letting us come to their place anymore,”

Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams said.

Williams said sites back out for various reasons, such as lack of space or parking, security issues if children are around and construction projects.

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The commissioners approved an architecture design and construction facilitation agreement with Halstead Architects Inc. for a child care facility at 18291 Presley Dr. in Noblesville.

The facility will be on the same site as the Hamilton County Public Safety Center, which is under construction.

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“We’ve lost some, we’ve combined some precincts. We grew in some areas, especially Wayne and Washington townships (and) had some annexations.”

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Commissioner Christine Altman said the Indianapolis-based Halstead Architects Inc. was chosen because they specialize in daycares.

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‘Chaotic year’ inspires run

By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com

Carmel resident Deborah A. Pickett has filed to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District seat. Republican Victoria Spartz is the incumbent.

Pickett, a Democrat, ran unsuccessfully against Spartz for the seat in 2024. Spartz received 56.6 percent of the vote and Pickett received 38 percent.

Dylan McKenna and Tara Nelson. Spartz faces Scott A. King in the Republican primary.

“I was motivated to run again because my constituents are hurting and feeling the pain of a chaotic year,” Pickett said. “I feel a great desire to restore order, integrity, decency and competence in Congress. For the past year, we have seen an administration run roughshod over the Constitution, violate laws, grab authority from Congress, insult and threaten allies, withdraw from critical treaties, impose punitive tariffs, and dismantle and defund important agencies and programs.”

Pickett is in a crowded Democratic primary that includes Steve Avit, J.D. Ford, Jackson Franklin, Phil Goss,

The primary election is May 5. Pickett said her policy initiatives include long-term funding for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; humane immigration reform; a regulatory framework for technological innovations; well-funded medical and scientific research; and restoration of environmental protections for public health, among others.

A New York native, Pickett and her husband, Neil, have lived in Indiana since 1984. She served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a noncommissioned officer and worked for the Hudson Institute in Indianapolis, an organization that advised legislators and government agencies.

Pickett has also served on several local organizations in Carmel, including as a parent representative on several Carmel Clay Schools committees. For more, visit pickettforcongress. com.

Candidate aims to impeach Trump

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Carmel resident Tara Nelson, a Democrat, has filed to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I’ve been thinking about running for Congress since last fall,” Nelson said. “I honestly was hoping something would change where I wouldn’t need to run for office again, but I am consistently seeing (President Donald) Trump and his administration violate the Constitution repeatedly, and I think we need someone in office who is going to impeach him and hold his cabinet accountable.”

being kidnapped. I think the people are not the problem — the process is a problem. It shouldn’t take 15 years to get citizenship.”

Nelson is an IT director in the finance industry. She has previously worked for a pharmaceutical company, on global transformation programs and at the Department of Child Services and Department of Revenue.

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

Nelson said her campaign will focus on impeaching Trump along with immigration and health care reform.

“I feel like what’s going on right now with immigration is completely horrifying to see — more warehouses are being bought with our tax dollars for continual inhumane treatment of immigrants, and really just anyone who’s

“To me, (the number of candidates) shows that they’re paying attention to what’s going on, and they also feel passionate about needing to see a change in Washington,” Nelson said. “I’m really glad to see other candidates on the ballot. I honestly would love to see more.”

Nelson ran unsuccessfully for Congress 14 years ago in Indiana’s 4th District against Republican Todd Rokita. For more, visit taranelsoncongress. com.

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Carmel eighth-grade football teams to combine

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Carmel High School coach Kevin Wright knows football is a numbers game.

Studying the data on football participation at Carmel Clay Schools’ three middle schools convinced him the best option would be to combine the three eighth-grade teams into one team, starting with the 2026 season. The players will practice at Carmel High School.

with 11-on-11 (in practice).”

Wright said a smaller roster size affects development.

“Many more kids have to play both ways, so that’s a factor from the safety and fatigue standpoint,” he said.

Wright, who coached the CHS Greyhounds from 2010-14, returned as coach following the 2024 season. He started collecting data about the seventh- and eighth-grade football player numbers from the past five seasons. Wright said he looked at how many kids were playing tackle from third grade on and which elementary school they attended.

“Everything we’re doing right now is all data driven,” he said. “I want to have a great opportunity for our player development. I want it to be safe, and I want our kids to have a great experience.”

Wright said the average number of middle school players was 19 to 27 in eighth grade last season.

“When you have smaller teams, there are some safety issues, first and foremost,” he said. “Somebody might get hurt, someone might decide football is not for them (and quit). Then all of sudden, you are limited in what your practice looks like. If you are playing with smaller rosters, you can’t really go

“So, I think this is an opportunity to reset.”

The player-to-coach ratio will improve for the eighth-graders.

Wright said he looked at what schools in Oklahoma and Texas were doing with football.

Wright said the plan is to have an eighth grade “A” team and “B” team.

“Most kids decide whether they are going to play football after their seventh-grade year,” he said. “So, we better start putting ourselves in a situation where kids are having a really good experience, because in today’s world, it’s very competitive in regards to what opportunities are available to kids at young ages. In a place like ours, we offer everything from your traditional sports to rugby, lacrosse and hockey.”

Wright pointed out Westfield has one middle school while Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern and Noblesville have two middle schools feeding into the high school program.

For now, Wright said the plan is for each middle school to have a seventh-grade team if there are enough players on each roster. Wright said there will be a parents’ meeting to discuss the changes April 13.

“I’m interviewing coaches and we’re setting our schedule,” he said.

Daniel Ross McGillvary, born January 19, 1929, in Mendon, Ohio, passed away leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, intellect, and deep devotion to his family.

Daniel graduated from Purdue University, continuing his academic pursuits with a master’s degree from The University of Akron. He went on to build a distinguished 43-year career as a chemist with Firestone, where his professional path also led him to meet the love of his life, Rose Anne.

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A police chase March 10 ended in Carmel’s Jackson’s Grant neighborhood after a suspect abandoned his vehicle and evaded officers on foot.

The chase began when a Carmel Police Department officer attempted to pull over a speeding vehicle near W. 106th Street and Springmill Road. Instead of stopping, the driver fled northbound and led police on a chase to 116th Street and Keaton Drive, where he exited his vehicle and took off on foot.

“Although he has not been located (as of March 12), there is nothing that would indicate he is a threat to anyone in the area,” said Darby Morris, CPD public information officer.

Morris said the suspect is not believed to still be in the Jackson’s Grant neighborhood.

Pursuit suspect evades police Transportation committee formed

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam has formed a new committee to help ensure the city’s long-term infrastructure investments align with community needs.

The Carmel Transportation Committee will be led by City Engineer Bradley Pease and include two city councilors, Matt Snyder and Jeff Worrell. Five Carmel residents with transportation expertise will also serve: Jamie Ford-Bowers, Jeff Hill, Ruth Hook, Jarvis Jointer and Lyndsay Quist.

“The transportation committee … will provide a vital layer of review for our infrastructure strategy,” Finkam stated. “This initiative ensures that we publish our Capital Improvement Plan with a precise focus on transparency and the responsible management of taxpayer dollars.”

The Capital Improvement Plan helps the city plan long-term infrastructure projects, such as roads, roundabouts and paths, according to Pease.

The city will soon announce meeting schedules and opportunities for community involvement.

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Roundtables inspire lively, respectful debate

Commentary by Ann Marie Shambaugh

In my 20 years covering community news, housing has been one of the few topics that seems to consistently inspire residents to engage with local government.

So, it seemed a fitting issue to explore during the first local roundtable designed to virtually gather residents with differing opinions for a lively — but respectful — discussion. And, from early accounts, it worked.

AllSides, an organization that offers information integrity technologies and services, Project Civility, a Carmel-based nonprofit promoting civil discourse and mutual understanding, and Current in Carmel partnered to present two roundtable discussions March 5 on Carmel’s housing challenges.

Participants provided basic demographic and viewpoint information before being placed into a virtual room with others who didn’t necessarily share their opinions. After introductions, participants discussed questions from a list that appeared on the screen, with the AllSides technology tracking participation and encouraging everyone to share.

The room I observed included participants from different life stages with varying perspectives on how Carmel has handled housing issues in the past and how it should address them in the future. They discussed — and sometimes disagreed about — potentially divisive issues of affordability, density and inventory, pausing to listen while others spoke and treating all with dignity.

Project Civility founder Jeff Worrell initially pitched the idea of bringing the event to Carmel and participated in both sessions.

“It seemed people were engaged and they were having great conversations, raising so many different perspectives,” he said.

Worrell said he hopes to organize another roundtable exploring a different topic in the future.

Ann

Marie Shambaugh

is managing editor of Current in Carmel. You may email her at annmarie@youarecurrent.com.

HSE senior forward finishes career on upswing

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton Southeastern High School senior forward Luke Weemer became a major scoring threat this season.

“Our coaching staff really felt that Luke was a matchup nightmare for our opponents,”

Royals boys basketball coach Bobby Allen said. “He could score inside for us when we needed to isolate him on the block, and he also was one of our best perimeter shooters on the season. I think his consistency late in the year was a big reason why we finished the (regular) season on a seven-game winning streak.”

The Royals topped Westfield 68-61 in a Class 4A sectional opener for an eighth consecutive victory before losing March 6 to No. 1 Fishers 75-65 in the sectional semifinals.

The 6-foot-6 Weemer averaged 13.7 points per game on 54 percent shooting. Senior Landon Osswald led the team in

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scoring at 14.4 ppg. Weemer averaged 11 ppg as a junior.

“I think where I made the most improvement this season was definitely my mental side of things,” Weemer said. “I was much more poised under pressure. I also became a bigger leader stepping into my senior year.”

This was Allen’s first year at HSE. He previously coached at Guerin Catholic. He replaced John Ashworth, who re-

signed after four seasons.

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Weemer averaged 13.7 points per game. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton Southeastern Sports Network)

“(Weemer’s) focus and poise really showed the second half of the season,” Allen said. “For all of our seniors, I think it was a challenge, listening to new coaches and learning a new system, but they deserve a lot of credit for sticking with the process and really learning what it takes to win games against one of the toughest schedules in the state. I think Luke embraced the challenge, and he was a great leader for us this season. We will definitely miss him next year, but I think he was a great example for our young players that will

look to fill his shoes.”

Weemer said it took time to get used to the new coaching staff, but the team was in rhythm during the winning streak. Weemer, whose favorite high school memory was beating Carmel during the winning streak, shot 38 percent from 3-point range.

“Luke has a very confident game when it comes to his perimeter shooting, but his IQ for the game is growing,” Allen said. “We ran a lot of our set plays through him. We liked to get him the ball around the elbow where he then had the ability to read and react and make decisions for our team based on how our opponents were defending us.”

Weemer will play for NCAA Division II Emporia State University in Kansas next season.

Weemer’s older brother, Payton, played his senior season at Fishers High School after the family moved from Illinois. Payton is a junior on the Grand Valley State University basketball team. Weemer’s father, Steve Weemer, played basketball at Eastern Illinois University, and his mother, Megan, played tennis at Western Illinois University.

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Kay Francis Drummond Scott, 82, of Carmel, passed away February 9, 2026. She lived a life defined by loving kindness, dedication to education, and deep devotion to family and community. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and quiet excellence that shaped generations of students, colleagues, and loved ones.

Kay was raised on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where she enjoyed an idyllic childhood surrounded by extended family and a closeknit community. A gifted and engaged student, she graduated from Onancock High School, where she was voted Most Likely to Succeed, edited the school newspaper, participated in theater, and played basketball among many other activities. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia, followed by master’s degrees in English and Education from Ball State University and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Butler University, where she was selected for the inaugural cohort of its Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals. Kay began her career teaching Spanish and English in Accomack County, Virginia, and later taught at a Department of Defense school in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. She went on to serve as an English teacher, Language Arts Department Head, and Assistant Principal at Carmel Junior High School (now Carmel Middle School), where she inspired students through a lifelong love of literature and learning. She cherished opportunities to chaperone student trips throughout Europe and early exchanges with Carmel’s sister city, Kawachinagano, Japan, forming friendships that endured for decades.

She later worked as a consultant for the Indiana Department of Education, traveling throughout the state to support school improvement efforts. Kay often said she found her true calling in Logansport, Indiana, where she served as Principal of Columbia Middle School and Director of Secondary School Curriculum. There, she worked alongside dedicated educators and families, supporting students’ growth and opportunity and forming relationships she treasured throughout her life.

Her leadership was widely recognized. She held leadership roles in the Indiana Association

of School Principals, Indiana Middle Level Education Association, Indiana Principal Leadership Academy. In 2007, she was named the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ Indiana State Principal of the Year and was honored in Washington, D.C., memorably wearing a pink suit among a sea of navy and black.

Kay married the love of her life, Charlie Scott. Their marriage was filled with faith, travel, music, volunteer service, and joyful gatherings with family and friends. Together they attended Carmel Friends Church and hosted many cherished celebrations, including their annual Labor Day party.

Kay found joy in creating beauty and comfort for others. She expressed love through thoughtful notes, carefully wrapped gifts, seasonal decorating, and gardening, cultivating welcoming spaces that brought people together. A lifelong learner and the first in her family to attend college, she believed deeply in education and lived her values through kindness, hard work, and generosity.

She was the devoted mother of Craig Stalcup and Suzanne Stalcup (Justin) Helbig (Justin) and the loving grandmother of Camille Frances Helbig. Through her marriage to Charlie, she embraced Cherisse (Steve) Stevens, Charlie (Sara) Scott, Curt (Carla) Scott, Courtney (Shelly) Scott, Carla Daly, and Anne (Mike) Nicolau, and their many children and grandchildren who brought her immense joy.

Kay will be remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering compassion, and the countless ways she made others feel seen, supported, and loved. Her legacy lives on in her family, her students, and all whose lives were brighter because of her presence.

Family and friends gathered on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10 am in Carmel Friends Church, 651 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032, where the funeral service began at 12 noon.

A Committal Service followed in Carmel Cemetery, 1000 N Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN 46032.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association where her daughter and granddaughter have volunteered for over 4 years in Kay’s honor.

Arrangements entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals.

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Beloved mail carrier soon to retire after 40 years along same Carmel route

By Sara Palmer sara@youarecurrent.com

For decades, Carmel residents have known Barbara “Barb” Crane as a constant on their streets, the mail carrier who showed up at the same time, on the same route, with quiet reliability and genuine care for the people she served.

This May, Crane will retire after 50 years of federal service, including 46 years with the United States Postal Service, marking the end of a career defined not only by longevity, but by the relationships she built along the way.

“I’ve enjoyed every minute of my career,” Crane said. “I really have. It’s given me a good life.”

Crane has carried the same Carmel mail route for 40 years, becoming a familiar presence to generations of families. Over time, she has watched children grow up, families change and lives unfold, often from the sidewalks and front steps she visits every day.

“I feel like my postal customers are family to me,” Crane said. “I’ve seen kids get married, and now they’re having babies of their own and bringing them out for me to see.”

‘SHE JUST GOES OUT OF HER WAY’

Lynn Pont, a longtime Carmel resident who lives in Brookshire North, said she met Crane through her daily mail deliveries, but their relationship deepened years ago when Pont discovered that a close work friend was Crane’s sister. From there, routine conversations grew into a lasting friendship.

Pont describes Crane as consistently dependable and attentive.

“She’s just always been great — always on time, always dependable,” Pont said. “She goes out of her way every time.”

That dedication has sometimes required personal sacrifice. During severe winter weather, Crane, who lives in west Indianapolis, has stayed overnight in Carmel so she could report to work safely and ensure mail delivery continued.

Crane left a lasting impression on Brookshire North resident Gachia Hoefer, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year.

“When I was out walking one day, Barb stopped and asked what was going on,” Hoefer said. “When I told her about the cancer, she said she knew something was wrong and that she had been praying for me. She gave me a hug and told me she loved me. It’s the first story I share when I talk about my cancer journey. Who has such a wonderful mail carrier in their life?”

A STANDARD OTHERS FOLLOW

Inside the Carmel Post Office, Crane is known not

only for longevity, but for setting a standard.

Courtney Burnett, a USPS supervisor of customer service who has worked alongside Crane for several years, said her reliability is unmatched.

“She’s always early — at least an hour before she’s supposed to be,” Burnett said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen her call in. Ever.”

Burnett said Crane regularly signs up for overtime

WHAT NEIGHBORS WILL MISS MOST

For many Brookshire North residents, Barbara “Barb” Crane was more than a mail carrier — she was a steady, caring presence woven into the rhythm of daily life. Several neighbors shared reflections on the small moments that made her impact lasting.

“Barb’s daily boost of kindness will be missed, as she’s become part of our family,” Chris Gahl said. “We appreciate her hard work.”

Gayle Rozmaryn, who has lived in Brookshire North since 2007, recalled how Crane took time to notice people — especially children.

“Our four kids grew up watching for the ‘mail lady,’” Rozmaryn said. “She would always smile and pause to chat with them. If she hadn’t seen some neighbors out in a while, she would ask how they were doing.”

and steps in wherever needed to ensure customers are taken care of, whether on her own route, which has 567 stops, or another.

“There aren’t many employees like Barb still at the post office,” Burnett said. “She’s extremely customer-oriented. She goes the extra mile.”

Crane also has become an informal mentor to newer carriers, offering guidance on everything from procedures to professionalism.

“She sets an example,” Burnett said. “She cares about doing the job correctly and about how the Postal Service is represented.”

That care extends to small, quiet acts of kindness. Burnett said Crane has hemmed her uniform pants since she began working with her and has always refused payment, calling it one of the many quiet ways Crane looks out for her coworkers.

A CAREER BUILT ON WORK ETHIC

Crane credits her work ethic to a childhood shaped by responsibility. Raised on the east side of Indianapolis, she began working at her family’s drive-in restaurant at age 9 and later helped operate a dog kennel after graduating from high school.

She entered federal service shortly thereafter, a decision she said gave her stability and pride.

Early in her postal career, Crane walked her entire route.

“It was a walking route for four years, and I walked 12 miles a day,” said Crane. “It was the skinniest I’ve ever been in my life.”

Many of the residents she served were older adults.

“Sometimes, they just wanted somebody to talk to,” she said.

Over the decades, Crane has seen dramatic changes in technology, vehicles and procedures, adapting without complaint.

“It’s just been a wonderful job,” Crane said. “I really couldn’t have asked for much more.”

LOOKING AHEAD

As retirement approaches, Crane said she plans to briefly rest before finding something new to do.

“I’m not one to just sit around,” she said. “I’ll volunteer somewhere — maybe a hospital or a school.”

For the Brookshire North neighborhood, the change will be felt in subtle but lasting ways — in the absence of daily check-ins, familiar waves and conversations that stretch well beyond the mailbox.

“There’s no one else like her,” Pont said. “She cares so much for everybody on her route. She’s going to be missed.”

Have a good night’s sleep

Commentary by Farah Myers

Sleep is one of our most basic human needs — so why does it slip away from us just when we need it most? Many factors can disrupt sleep, but small, consistent habits can make a real difference. Here are practical lifestyle sleep hygiene tips to help you get back on track.

TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP?

The biggest barrier I see is screens in the bedroom. Your bedroom should be for sleep and intimacy only. When phones or tablets are nearby, your brain stays on alert for notifications and late-night scrolling becomes too tempting. Removing screens helps your mind associate your bedroom with rest—not work, news or social media.

Try putting all screens away at least an hour before bedtime. Use that time to create a calming wind-down routine so your body has space to relax and get sleepy.

TROUBLE STAYING ASLEEP?

If you wake in the night and can’t fall back asleep within about 15 minutes,

get out of bed. Go to another room and choose a quiet, non-stimulating, screen-free activity in dim lighting. When you feel drowsy again, return to bed and keep lights off.

This technique may take time, but the goal is to retrain your brain to associate your bed with comfort and sleepiness. With consistency, falling back to sleep becomes easier.

A SOLID SLEEPER—BUT STILL TIRED?

A common pattern I see is sleeping in on weekends. These shifts create “social jet lag,” like forcing your body to jump time zones every Saturday and Sunday. No wonder it feels draining.

Try to keep your bed and wake times within about an hour of your usual schedule each day. Staying aligned with your natural circadian rhythm often improves daytime energy.

Farah Myers is a double board-certified nurse practitioner at Cool Creek Family Health. Call or text 317-6639932 for more.

big trees now!

Ethics center launches

By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

In a free enterprise system, businesses must figure out what sets them apart. That belief drove Frank Walker to help found the Walker Center for Applied Ethics at Marian University. It focused on advancing ethical practices for businesses.

percent said they were comfortable reporting misconduct versus just 23 percent of those who were likely to leave their company.

Now, at 91, the Zionsville resident is embarking on a new venture with the same goal.

Walker launched the Indiana Center for Business Ethics late last year. The center intends to gather data through employee and employer surveys that can be used to guide best practices in establishing ethical cultures in small businesses.

Walker, who served in a variety of roles for Walker Information, a market research company founded by his mother, believes a company that is more ethical than its competitors will retain more employees and provide a better customer experience.

“Not only is it the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do,” he said.

A survey of 1,000 employees by the Indiana Center for Business Ethics found 74 percent of workers plan to stay at their current job.

Of those who were likely to stay, 69

Workers who believe there are ethical issues are more likely to leave their company.

Melissa Barnes, president of the ethics center, argues it’s a smarter investment to foster a workplace people want to be a part of.

“It’s incredibly costly to bring in an employee,” she said.

Barnes, a Carmel resident, is a former chief ethics and compliance officer with Eli Lilly and former board director of Algonquin Power and Utilities, Inc.

A survey of 300 businesses by the center found there is a perception gap in ethics between leaders and employees. For example, 93 percent of business leaders think their company is highly ethical compared to 74 percent of employees.

This led the center to conclude employees need to experience the ethical values their bosses claim to hold.

By making their research available and easily digestible, it could be used as a way to entice businesses to relocate to Indiana, Barnes said.

“We’d be blessed if people copied us,” Walker said.

For more, visit indianabusinessethics.org.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

VIEWS

Look past the labels

Commentary by Jeff Worrell

I’ve always believed that the best way to understand a complex problem is through a real story. Recently, one landed in my inbox — a sharply worded email expressing deep anger toward my affiliation as a Republican.

As I read it, I realized the writer wasn’t really talking to me. They didn’t see Jeff the neighbor, the fellow Carmel resident or the person they might pass on the Monon. Instead, they were looking through a label filter. They had replaced a three-dimensional human being with a one-dimensional political tag. Once that label was applied, it became the only thing they could see.

This is the starting point of dehumanization. In our digital world, we’ve developed a “digital buffer.” When we communicate through screens, we lose the human face. We lose the subtle cues like eye contact, the slight change in tone or the shared sense of space that naturally trigger our empathy.

Without a face to look at, our brains don’t fully register that there is a living, breathing person on the other end. The

terrible, ugly words flow with ease because the label filter has done its job: it has stripped away the personhood and left only a target. It is a shortcut that allows us to “win” a point without having to do the hard work of understanding a neighbor.

But winning a point at the cost of someone’s dignity is a hollow victory. In Carmel, we have a chance to lead by a different standard. We can choose to look past the labels. We can decide that our community is built on something stronger than a political platform.

As you engage with others this week, especially online, I challenge you to make a conscious choice before you hit “send.” You have to decide what matters most to you in that moment.

What do you choose: The victory of the debate, or the dignity of the dialogue?

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

BLUEPRINT FOR IMPROVEMENT:

Commentary by Larry Greene

This Kingswood subdivision primary bathroom remodel replaced dated finishes with timeless materials, creating a brighter, more elegant space while preserving the room’s generous layout.

THE BLUEPRINT

• The original platform tub was replaced with a freestanding clawfoot soaking tub, creating a lighter focal point beneath the windows.

• Pebble tile flooring and blue-green subway tile wainscoting introduce texture and subtle color.

• Dark countertops and vessel sinks refresh the existing double vanity while maintaining warm wood cabinetry.

• Updated brass globe lighting adds brightness and complements the classic fixtures.

• Natural materials and warm finishes create a timeless, spa-like retreat.

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

AFTER Carmel bathroom remodel bright, elegant

Where creative craftsmanship & community come together! Sip, Shop, Savor Indiana’s Best March 28-29 , Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis

The 14th-annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace is March 28-29 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

It provides an opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind artwork and artisan foods directly from the Hoosiers who make it. Nearly 90 creatives from all regions of Indiana will meet shoppers from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29. All will explain how their work is crafted, and many will demonstrate their creative process. Food and beverage artisans will offer samples.

The Marketplace is in the Agriculture Horticulture Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St, Indianapolis. Show admission is $10 per person, 14 and younger are free. The Fairgrounds charges $10 for parking.

For more information about the Marketplace, a list of participating exhibitors, and links to buy tickets or volunteer, visit indianaartisan.org/spring-marketplace/

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Idol’ alum set for Feinstein’s

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Casey Abrams is known for his upright bass and musical blend of blues, jazz, soul and rock.

Abrams will perform with singer Hunter April 10-11 at Feinstein’s at Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael as part of a series presented by Allied Solutions Center. Hunter’s full name is Hunter Elizabeth, but she prefers to go by Hunter. The series, featuring four acts, opens with country singer-songwriter Maggie Baugh March 20-21. Morgan James will perform March 27-28, and the series closes with Will Hoge May 8-9. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Abrams also performed at Feinstein’s last year.

“It was awesome,” he said. “It looks like such a cool place. I’ll do a bunch of my songs, and I’ll have (Hunter) come out and do some of her songs. We’ll do some nice duets. She’ll put her velvety voice on some of the songs.”

Abrams’ website is caseybassy. com, and social media accounts are @caseybassy, a nod to his playing the upright bass.

“I will do songs that I’ve written about food,” he said. “I’m a really big food person, so I have to do that. There’s a grand piano on stage, so I’ll probably play some piano and a guitar just to shake things up a bit. I’ll be the band for the night.”

Hunter plays a percussion instrument called a cajon.

Abrams performed in the Dave Koz holiday concert last year at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Abrams will perform on Dave Koz’s cruise later this month before the Feinstein’s shows. In June, he is doing a one-month residency in Hong Kong.

Abrams enjoys sharing stories and interacting with the audience.

“I love walking into the audience and making it a 4D experience and you never know what’s going to happen,” he said.

le, he said it might sound crazy, but he wanted to sing with Black. Abrams said the producer didn’t know Black was a singer. They performed Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls.”

Abrams said Black appeared in one of Abrams’ music videos after “American Idol.” Abrams views the overall “American Idol” experience as a positive.

“There was a time where I was, ‘Oh man, get that away from my name,’” Abrams said. “The more I go on, I realize it turned me into a full-time musician, so I have to thank it for that.”

In addition, he launched an “American Idol” weekly podcast in December 2025 called “Idols with Casey Abrams,” where he interviews former “American Idol” contestants and others who have been on reality shows.

Abrams occasionally performs with Scott Bradlee’s “Postmodern Jukebox” band.

Abrams’ most recent album is “Jazz,” and he recently rereleased his live album, “Casey Abrams Live.” He also has released some singles, including the unique “Spin Me Round.”

Abrams finished sixth in the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2012. His favorite moment was performing a song with actor Jack Black, who has a band called Tenacious D.

“I was a huge fan of Jack Black’s band,” he said.

So, when a producer asked Abrams who he wanted to sing with in the fina-

“This is why I love the internet,” he said. “I was on TikTok and I saw a guy filming his dryer with shoes or something in it. It was making a cool beat. So, I did a duet where I played my upright bass over it on the other side of the screen. That took over and all these random people started playing drums or guitar or even rapping over it. Then there was a saxophone player named Augie Bello, who played saxophone over it.”

For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Kelly Kuo loves the music of Finnish composer Jean Siebelius.

So, naturally, he was eager to serve as guest conductor for Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s “Nordic Nights” concert, set for 7 p.m. March 21 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

The program includes two pieces by Siebelius, who died in 1957 at age 91. The second act includes “Symphony No. 2,” which runs more than 40 minutes.

“His ‘Symphony No. 2’ is one of the most famous pieces,” Kuo said. “It’s still a very meaningful work in terms of the contrast of and building off the small kernel of a motif of three notes that fall and then rises into a very triumphant ending that is just majestic and hopeful despite the moodiness and encounter with death earlier in the piece.”

The composition was written while Finland was struggling for independence from Russian rule.

The concert opens with Sibelius’ “Karelia Suite,” which was inspired by Siebelius’ honeymoon in the Karelia region between Finland and Russia.

“It’s more folksy and representative of the people,” Kuo said. “He wrote it as incidental music originally for a pageant and then he took a few of these pieces and turned them into a suite. There’s sort of a rousing march at the end that is like a siege of a castle, if you want to describe it that way, definitely preparations for a heroic defensive bat-

tle. I think people at the time were just looking for reasons to attach their own feelings towards their lives in the face of a lot of oppression and occupation.”

Kuo said the piece was rarely performed during Siebelius’ lifetime.

“But because his music has become so well-known and popular in musical history, it makes sense that this piece has been revived often and it’s now a core piece of the repertoire,” Kuo said.

Davis Brooks, a north Indianapolis resident, has been the concertmaster for CSO for the past two years.

“I love working with (Kuo). He’s one of my favorite conductors,” Brooks said.

Brooks will perform a solo violin piece, “Air — Homage to Siebelius,” by Thomas Ades.

“It’s a piece by a composer I have a lot of respect for,” Brooks said. “He’s a British composer who has written an opera, which is one of the greatest pieces I’ve heard. The name of that piece is ‘The Exterminating Angel.’ It was a film by Luis Bunuel that he transformed into an opera. I actually flew to New York to hear it. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life.”

The piece he is playing by Ades is a very different style, Brooks said.

“The piece was written for Anne-Sophie Mutter, who is one of the all-time great violinists in the world,” Brooks said. “From what I understand, they have a friendship that goes way back, and this was a gift to her.”

Brooks said the piece was written to be played in a calm fashion.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Drowning Girls’ set for stage

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Molly Bellner wasn’t optimistic when she submitted the play “The Drowning Girls” to Main Street Productions as a proposal for the 2025-26 season.

“I was thinking there is no way they would select it, because it’s such a different show than community theaters normally produce,” she said. “Stylistically, it’s so different. It’s not a straight narrative. It goes back and forth in time and flips between the three different women’s stories. I submitted it because it’s something I absolutely loved and was passionate to direct. So, I was thrilled when they did select it.”

“The Drowning Girls” runs March 19 to 29 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. The play is based on the true story of George Joseph Smith, who was hanged in 1915 in England for murdering his three wives in what was called the “Brides in the Bath” murders.

“I say water is our fourth character in the show because we actually have filled bathtubs on the stage,” Bellner said. “This is a physically demanding show for the actors. They’re in and out of the bathtubs wet. They’re in wedding dresses. These actors, pun intended, have jumped in with both feet.”

Bellner said the play is a true crime story, a ghost story, a love story and partly a cautionary tale. The three women each play other roles, including the roles of their husband, police inspector and insurance salesmen and family members.

Carmel resident Sarah Eberhardt plays Margaret, the eldest of the brides. The others are Indianapolis residents Monya Wolf and Jo Bennett.

Eberhardt and Wolf have known each other since attending Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and being in an acting club together.

“(The challenge) is trying to work on the physicality of making your body seem different as you switch between the characters, because with this show we don’t have breaks or stops,” Eberhardt said. “It’s trying to show the physical changes of playing Margaret or playing the male characters or the goofier characters we get to play.”

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.

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Business Manager/Bookkeeper – Carmel Dads’ Club

Location: Carmel, Indiana Status: Full-time, available immediately Carmel Dads’ Club is seeking a dependable and highly organized Business Manager/Bookkeeper to support the financial and administrative operations of our long-standing youth sports organization. This role is essential to our daily operations and requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.

Position

Overview

The Business Manager oversees all financial records and accounting functions for Carmel Dads’ Club, including recreational and travel sports programs, facilities, concessions, and corporate financials. This position reports directly to the President and plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, check writing, and refunds.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive financial records across all sports and departments.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare monthly financial reports, including budgetto-actual summaries.

• Oversee accounting software updates, filings, and year-end reporting (including 1099s).

• Support sport commissioners with financial processes, budgeting, reimbursements, and reporting.

• Assist concession administrators with budgeting, deposits, and financial procedures.

• Manage hardware and software needs related to computers and phone systems.

• Assist with purchasing and vendor relations for office equipment, including copiers and postage meters.

• Prepare materials for monthly Board meetings and annual budget presentations.

• Provide administrative and financial support for special events, including

the annual golf outing. Core Competencies

• Strong integrity and ethical judgment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Proven problem-solving skills with minimal supervision

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Required Qualifications

• Prior experience managing all aspects of business and financial operations

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles

• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills

• Experience conducting presentations

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships internally and externally

• Reliable transportation Work Schedule Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is fully inperson at the Carmel Dads’ Club office located at 5459 East Main Street in Carmel. Benefits

• Long-term, stable employment

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Meaningful impact on the Carmel community through youth sports

resume to: mtrent@carmeldadsclub.org

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

OrthoIndy Westfield orthoindy.com (317) 275-6140

Indiana Spine Group indianaspinegroup.com (317) 228-7000

PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. Tony I. McHerron fad.ecommunity.com/provider/ tony-isiah-mc-herron/186570 (317) 621-7337

Little Village Pediatrics littlevillagepediatrics.com (317) 343-8844

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Divergent Rehab & Wellness, LLC divergentrehab.com (317) 350-4060

Restore Your Core Physical Therapy restoreyourcorept.com (317) 559-2673

PODIATRIST

Westfield Foot & Ankle ( Dr. David Sullivan and Dr. Ken Stumpf ) westfieldfoot.com (317) 896-6655

Prestige Podiatry prestigepodiatry.com (317) 846-4111

PRIMARY CARE (NON-PHYSICIANS)

Cool Creek Family Health coolcreekfamilyhealth.com (317) 663-9932

Katelyn K. Becht, NP healthcare.ascension.org (317) 582-8600

PRIMARY CARE (PHYSICIANS)

FreedomDoc Health freedomdoc.health/ (317) 936-3970

Riverview Health riverview.org/ (317) 773-0760

SPORTS TRAINING / RECREATION FACILITY Roundtripper Sports Academy roundtripper.com (317) 896-2900

Bushido Jiu-Jitsu Zionsville bjjbushido.com (463) 229-6777

WOMEN’S CLINIC

Solid Wellness and Aesthetics solidwellnesswestfield.com (317) 799-0450

Axia Women’s Health axiawh.com/locations/ob-gyn-of-indianacarmel (317) 573-7050

YOGA / PILATES

Inner Balance - Pilates, Yoga and Massage innerbalancepiyo.com (317) 939-2108

Fire & Flow Yoga fireandflowcarmel.com (317) 296-7496

HOME & GARDEN

APPLIANCE STORE

The Home Depot homedepot.com (317) 774-8087

Weston’s Appliance westonsappliance.com (317) 219-7316

BATHTUB/SHOWER REMODELER

Bath & Cabinet Experts bathexperts.com (317) 576-4721

Bath Fitter

bathfitter.comus-en/location/indianapolis/ (317) 280-3152

CARPET & FLOORING STORE

Custom Floors and Custom Stone customfloors.com (317) 844-7740

FURNITURE STORE

RG Decor

rgdecor.com (317) 873-6139

Arhaus arhaus.compages/indianapolis-in (317) 913-9141

GARAGE DOOR COMPANY

Precision Garage Door Service garagedoorindianapolis.com (317) 846-2332

Garage Doors Of Indianapolis doorstoday.com (317) 951-9207

GARDENING STORE/NURSERY

Wasson Nursery wassonnursery.com (317) 770-3321

CLEANING SERVICE - RESIDENTIAL

The Cleaning Crew Indy thecleaningcrewindy.com

Christina’s Complete Clean christinascompleteclean.com

Mop It Like It’s Hot mopitlikeitshot.net/

CLEANING SERVICE - SPECIALIZED

Bowman’s Carpet Care bowmanscarpetcare.com

Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning sanibrightcarpetcleaning.com

CUSTOM CLOSETS

Closets by Design - Indianapolis indianapolis.closetsbydesign.com

Innovative Cabinets & Closets

Keers Electric, Inc. facebook.com/keerselectric

Swann Electrical Systems

Superior Fence & Rail superiorfenceandrail.com/indianapolis

amerifenceusa.com (463) 259-6412

Alice’s Garden alicesgardenindy.com (317) 291-1441

HEAT & AIR COMPANY

Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning airtron.comindianapolis (317) 489-0897

Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing howaldheatingandair.com (317) 255-4328

HOME BUILDER - CUSTOM Old Town Design Group oldtowndesigngroup.com (317) 816-3151

Custom Living customlivingusa.com (317) 626-7393

HOME BUILDER - HIGH-END/ LUXURY PRODUCTION

Estridge Homes estridge.com (317) 669-6200

Fischer Homes fischerhomes.com (317) 348-2500

HOME BUILDER - MASS PRODUCTION/VOLUME Fischer Homes fischerhomes.com (317) 348-2500

Lennar lennar.com (317) 659-3149

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

The Lampliter thelampliter.com (317) 364-4787

Closets by Design indianapolis.closetsbydesign.com (317) 766-9001

HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE Menards menards.com (317) 580-9400

White’s Ace Hardware whitesacehardware.com (317) 846-2311

At Meridian Audiology we give our patients the time and care that they deserve and expect. We are a small private Audiology practice and we promise to provide you with the most up to date testing, information and treatment while listening to your needs and concerns. We provide Hearing Evaluations, Hearing Aid Sales and Service, Tinnitus Consults, Hearing Protection Devices and Adult Auditory Processing Disorder Evaluations and Treatment.

HOME MORTGAGE

Chad Justice-U.S. Bank Mortgage mortgage.usbank.comin/indianapolis/ chad-justice-1051969 (317) 264-2508

Union Savings Bank usavingsbank.com (317) 843-1006

LANDSCAPING

Landmark DBM landmarkdbm.com (317) 220-0722

Vive Exterior Design viveexterior.com (317) 773-9933

MATTRESS STORE

Holder Mattress Company, Inc. holdermattress.com (317) 848-2939

Long’s Mattress Zionsville longsmattress-zionsville.com (317) 769-0594

MINI/SELF STORAGE

Rangeline Self Storage rangelineselfstorage.com (317) 848-2077

MOVING SERVICES

Move Indy move-indy.com (317) 520-1473

Colt Moving coltmoving.com (317) 476-3762

PEST CONTROL

The LadyBug Pest and Wildlife Control calltheladybug.com (317) 601-2873

Scat pest control (317) 758-6300

PLUMBER

Hope Plumbing hopeplumbing.com (317) 207-2733

L.E. Isley & Sons, Inc. isleyplumbing.com (317) 608-0673

POOL & SPAS

Family Leisure

Indianapolis familyleisure.com (317) 823-4448

Barker’s Swimming Pool Center barkersswimmingpools.com (317) 852-8979

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Circle Real Estate circle-re.com (317) 989-0074

Diana McGlothlin, Real Estate Agent atproperties.com (317) 987-7567

REMODELER/CONTRACTOR

Worthington Design & Remodeling worthingtonindy.com (317) 846-2600

Green Square Design | Construct, Inc. greensquareinc.com (317) 431-8056

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Hoosier Village Retirement Community hoosiervillage.com (317) 873-3349

Promenade Trails A 55 & Better Community promenade-trails.com (463) 210-1905

ROOFING COMPANY

Beard Roofing and Exteriors beardroofing.com (317) 689-7663 Indy Rooftops indyrooftops.com (317) 617-3928

TREE SERVICE

Williams Tree Service LLC williamstreeservicein.com (317) 969-9594

ASAP Tree and Crane Services asapindy.com (317) 755-6590

CREDIT UNION

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Indiana Members Credit Union imcu.com (317) 241-8990

FORUM Credit Union forumcu.com (317) 558-6000 CRUISES

Danielle Ott, Hi Ho Vacations hihovacations.com (317) 750-0450

DRY CLEANING/LAUNDRY

Classic Cleaners classiccleaners.com (317) 942-0844

Tide Cleaners tidecleaners.com (317) 516-6750

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Community First Bank of Indiana cfbindiana.com (317) 763-5338

Storen Financial storenfinancial.com (317) 852-7000 FLORIST

Oberer’s Flowers oberers.com (317) 575-1197

Petals & Pollen petalsandpollen.com (317) 260-0374

FUNERAL HOME SERVICES

ARN Funeral & Cremation Services arnmortuary.com (317) 873-4776

Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services ericmdbellfuneralhome.com (317) 892-4242

INSURANCE COMPANY

Hometown Insurance htiins.com (317) 852-2245

Farmers Insurance - McKenzie Crose agents.farmers.comin/ brownsburg/mckenzie-crose (317) 852-5553

LAW FIRM / LEGAL SERVICE

Dillman & Owen Estate & Elder Law applegate-dillman.com (317) 492-9569

The Gibson Legal Group thegibsonlegalgroup.com (317) 721-7978

LIMO / TRANSPORTATION

Avant Garde Limousines, Coach & Transportation avantgardelimos.com (317) 696-2031

Integrity Limousine Service integritylimoservice.com (317) 337-9400

Oinking Acres Farm & Rescue Sanctuary oinkingacres.org/ (317) 225-1761

Humane Society For Hamilton County hamiltonhumane.com (317) 773-4974

PET DAYCARE/BOARDING

K8’s Mo’Tail katelynmayner.wixsite.com/k8smotail (765) 535-8242

Coyne Veterinary Center Westfield coynewestfield.com (317) 953-9944

PET GROOMING

Barkingham Palace Grooming Services barkinghampalacegroomingindy.com (317) 286-7231

Petco stores.petco.com (317) 587-1820

PHOTOGRAPHER

Oh Snap Indy ohsnapindy.com (463) 710-2720

Sarah Lu Photography sarahluphotography.com (317) 670-3589

PRIVATE SCHOOL

Cathedral High School gocathedral.com (317) 542-1481

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church olmc1.org (317) 846-3475

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Artistic Invasion artisticinvasion.com (765) 298-8227

Rose Promos rosepromos.com (317) 858-3872

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carmel Clay School District ccs.k12.in.us (317) 844-9961

Westfield Washington Schools wws.k12.in.us (317) 867-8000

RISK MANAGEMENT

Veracity IIR veracityiir.com (317) 564-8383

SENIOR SERVICES

A Healthcare Advocate ahealthcareadvocate.com (317) 910-8587

Oasis Senior Advisors Carmel oasissenioradvisors.com (765) 535-3844

SERVICES

TATTOO/PIERCING PARLOR

Forever Gallery Tattoo - Kayla Taylor 4evergallery.com (317) 810-1049

Carmel Tattoo INK carmeltattoo.com (317) 571-8282

TRAVEL SERVICES

Danielle Ott, Hi Ho Vacations hihovacations.com (317) 750-0450

Vic’s Vacations vicsvacations.com (317) 389-7869

BICYCLE SHOP

Future Velo Electric Bikes futurevelo.com (317) 810-0940

Bicycle Garage Indy & BGI Fitness bgindy.com (317) 842-4140

BOOKSTORE

Barnes & Noble barnesandnoble.com (317) 844-2501

Black Dog Books blackdogbooksin.com (317) 733-1747

BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR

Brick Street Bridal brickstreetbridal.com (317) 344-0116

The Wedding Studio theweddingstudios.net/ (317) 815-2000

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE

Once Upon A Child onceuponachild.com (317) 846-7011

Plato’s Closet platoscloset.com (317) 768-3122

CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORE

Plato’s Closet platoscloset.com (317) 768-3122

Amanda’s Exchange amandasexchange.shop/ (317) 573-4400

GROCERY STORE

Niemann Harvest Market goharvestmarket.com (317) 343-4718

Zionsville Olive Oil zionsvilleoliveoil.com (317) 973-5583

HARDWARE STORE

Menards menards.com (317) 580-9400

VETERINARIAN

Coyne Veterinary Center Westfield coynewestfield.com (317) 953-9944

All-Star Veterinary Clinic all-starvet.com (317) 896-9993

WEDDING VENUE

The Sixpence thesixpence.com (317) 296-8200

Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection marriott.com/en-us/hotels/indak-hotelcarmichael-autograph-collection/overview/ (317) 688-1700

SHOPPING

White’s Ace Hardware whitesacehardware.com (317) 846-2311

HOME DECOR

Rusted Window rustedwindow.com (317) 205-1716 530 Home fivethirtyhome.com (317) 567-7781

JEWELRY STORE Khamis Fine Jewlers khamisjewelers.com (317) 841-8440

Hupp Jewelers huppjewelers.com (317) 845-0777

MEN’S CLOTHING STORE Frances+Parke francesparke.com (317) 593-5999

Bonobos bonobos.com (317) 975-2984

PET STORE

Speck’s Pet Supplies speckspets.com (317) 272-7738

Pet Supplies Plus petsuppliesplus.com/ PLACE TO BUY MEAT

Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market joesbutchershop.com (317) 846-8877

Moody’s Butcher Shop moodysbutchershop.com (317) 873-1800

WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Frances+Parke francesparke.com (317) 593-5999

EVEREVE evereve.com (317) 218-9225

ADVENTURE TOURISM

Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes koteewi-adventures.com (317) 776-9199

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari holidayworld.com (812) 937-4401

ART GALLERY

Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery indianaartisan.org (317) 964-9455

Carmel Art Education Studio carmelartedstudio.com (301) 693-3827

BOUTIQUE HOTEL/INN

Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ indak-hotel-carmichael-autograph-collection (317) 688-1700

Hotel Nickel Plate Fishers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton hilton.com/en/hotels/ indelup-hotel-nickel-plate-fishers/ (317) 284-3000

CASINO GAMING ESTABLISHMENT

Harrah’s Hoosier Park Casino Racetrack caesars.com/harrahs-hoosier-park (800) 526-7223

Horseshoe Indianapolis caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis (877) 386-4463

DANCE STUDIO

Indiana Ballet Conservatory indianaballetconservatory.org (463) 273-6441

En Pointe Indiana Ballet enpointeindiana.com (317) 645-1448

EVENT VENUE

Fishers Event Center fisherseventcenter.com

Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts thecenterpresents.org/ (317) 843-3800

EVENT/FAIR - COMMUNITY

Westfield Farmers Market westfieldin.gov/433/ Westfield-Farmers-Market (317) 460-4511

Carmel Farmers Market carmelfarmersmarket.com (317) 694-1643

EVENT/FAIR - REGIONAL Indy 500 indianapolismotorspeedway. com/events/indy500

March

Carmel Christkindlmarkt carmelchristkindlmarkt.com (317) 559-6608

GOLF COURSE

Holliday Farms Zionsville hollidayfarmszionsville.com (317) 973-5045

Golf Club of Indiana golfindiana.com (317) 769-6388

HOTEL

Bottleworks Hotel bottleworkshotel.com (317) 556-1234

Conrad Indianapolis hilton.comen/hotels/ indcici-conrad-indianapolis/ (317) 713-5000

LIVE MUSIC - PERFORMANCE

Carmel Symphony Orchestra carmelsymphony.org/ (317) 844-9717

LIVE MUSIC - VENUE

Ruoff Music Center ruoffmusiccenter.net/ (317) 776-8181

Fishers Event Center fisherseventcenter.com

LIVE THEATRE - COMMUNITY

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre civictheatre.org/ (317) 843-3800

Carmel Community Players carmelplayers.org/ (317) 815-9387

LIVE THEATRE - PROFESSIONAL Actors Theatre of Indiana atistage.org/ (317) 669-7983

Things To Do

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre beefandboards.com (317) 872-9664

Things To Do

PICKLEBALL COURTS

The Dink House thedinkhouse.com (317) 564-0303

The Picklr thepicklr.comlocation/keystone-crossing/ (317) 936-3465

SHOOTING RANGE

The Shooting Academy timsshootingacademy.com (317) 399-7918

Atlanta Conservation Club atlantaconservationclub.com

SPA

Renova Aesthetics renovaaesthetics.com (317) 564-8305

Woodhouse Spa carmel.woodhousespas.com (317)