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As Connor Haynes’ oldest child neared kindergarten, she was pleased to see that the Hamilton Southeastern Schools handbook stated that parents could opt their children out of using a district-provided iPad as part of their educational experience.
But then she learned the handbook was outdated. It hadn’t yet been updated to reflect a change in school policy that requires students to use the digital device.
like to opt their children out of being assigned a digital device for learning but don’t have a choice. She said the trend toward moving learning online started more than a decade ago but was accelerated by the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, Haynes isn’t sure whether she will enroll her child in HSE or choose another option when the time comes. In the meantime, the Fishers resident is advocating for more technology choices for parents and students, locally and beyond.
“I didn’t feel like I wanted my child to go to a school where, as a 5-year-old, they’re handed an iPad and almost given the messaging that, ‘You need this to learn. You need this to survive in this world,’” Haynes said. “It felt very opposite of what I had been learning and had been told from the early childhood specialists.”
HSE isn’t the only local school district that does not allow parents to opt their children out of using a 1-to-1 device. Noblesville Schools don’t allow a full opt-out, although the district’s director of communications Marnie Cooke said technology use is “more minimal” at the elementary level and that students can choose paper assignments when available. Carmel Clay Schools also does not provide an opt out, but the district will “work with any families concerned about device usage,” according to Emily Bauer, the district’s director of community relations.
Zionsville Community Schools and Westfield Washington Schools did not respond to a question from Current about whether students could opt out of digital device policies.
Emily Cherkin, a mother and former teacher who advocates for EdTech reform through her business, The Screentime Consultant, said she is increasingly hearing from parents who would
“When remote learning happened, and oneto-one devices had been purchased and all this curriculum had been contracted and licensed, it became, ‘We have to justify it, because we’ve spent all this money,’” Cherkin said. “You’re basically locked in now, and to take it out is going to be incredibly disruptive and probably very expensive. So, now what you’re finding is that schools are really doubling down.”
Cherkin, who lives in the Seattle area, is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed in 2024 against PowerSchool, which provides cloud-based software to K-12 schools, including CCS, Noblesville Schools, Zionsville Community Schools and WWS. The lawsuit accuses PowerSchool, which was purchased by Bain Capital in 2024, of selling student data to third parties without proper consent. Litigation in the case is ongoing.
Haynes hasn’t taken her cause to the courts, but she is hoping to make a difference locally. To connect with other parents concerned about technology in the classroom, she launched the Analog Kids Facebook page, and recently coordinated a screening of a documentary about technology in schools, followed by a group discussion.
To present the screening, Analog Kids is partnering with Smartphone Free Childhood U.S., a nonprofit that provides resources and support for parents throughout the U.S. who want to “change the norms” for children regarding digital technology use,” said Emily Boddy, a member of the nonprofit’s leadership council.
Boddy said Haynes is on the right track.
“The best thing parents can do is find other parents. That’s a really good first step,” Boddy said. “It’s really hard to be the only one. It’s easier when there are two of you. It gets easier with every parent who joins and starts advocating with you.”
“I didn’t feel like I wanted my child to go to a school where, as a 5-yearold, they’re handed an iPad and almost given the messaging that, ‘You need this to learn. You need this to survive in this world.’”
– CONNOR HAYNES
Boddy said she started volunteering with the organization because of her concern about the impact of digital devices, which she said have been linked to declines in mental health, shorter attention spans and children spending less time outside or interacting with peers.
“Those things are really worrying, not just for me as a parent, but for me as somebody who’s living in the world with people who are going to grow up to be adults,” Boddy said. “More broadly, I want people to be engaging in the world in really healthy ways, and I think the overuse of digital technology is impeding on that.”
Haynes, who grew up in Carmel and graduated from Heritage Christian School, is also concerned about the long-term, global impact of an increasing reliance on technology in the classroom, and she knows it’s not easy to reverse course. However, she’d like to see local districts take some first steps, such as reinstating digital device optout policies and prohibiting student cell phone use during the entire school day.
She hopes it’s a conversation local districts are willing to have.
“I’m not in education. I’m a nurse by trade, and a parent,” Haynes said. “So, whatever we do has to be very collaborative.”
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During the Oct. 27 Carmel Clay Schools board meeting, CCS Assistant Superintendent Amy Dudley provided a summary on the new way the ILEARN test is being administered to students this school year.
At the end of the 2024 Indiana legislative session, as part of House Enrolled Act 1243, ILEARN — a state-mandated assessment system that is intended to measure achievement and academic growth for students in grades three to eight — was changed to a “through year assessment” system. The change began this year.
Previously, ILEARN was administered at the end of the year as part of a “summative” system. That summative test will still be conducted, but there will be checkpoints throughout the academic year where student progress is measured.
Dudley said checkpoints occur in nine-week windows. For CCS students, those windows are from Sept. 15-Nov. 14, Nov. 17-Feb. 6 and Feb. 9-April 10. There is then a summative assessment from April 13 to May 8.
The checkpoint tests do not count toward the final ILEARN summative test. They are designed to help teachers and parents mark progress. There are 20 to 25 questions, subjects based on grade level.
“It’s a computer-adaptive assessment. So, the students start (with) below (standard questions) at the first check point,” Dudley said. “Then they move up into the approach
ing (standard), and then at (standard), and in some cases, above standard (questions).”
Board member Greg Brown asked Dudley her opinion of the ILEARN changes. She said school districts can learn the “academic vocabulary” used in the checkpoint assessments.
“On ILEARN when they’re talking about math, they talk about an equation,” Dudley said. “Some of our elementary school teachers may refer to that as a number sentence. We need to make sure we’re using the correct academic vocabulary.”
Dudley said the test can be difficult to interpret.
“When we look at the results that we have seen for our teachers, it has a lot to be desired so far,” Dudley said. “You might have a student that says their overall score in vocabulary is that they are above benchmark in this area. And in some cases, the student didn’t receive any above benchmark questions, and you’re like, ‘OK, so how did they get that?’ And it’s all about that they got the standard score.”
Board member Jon Shapiro, while acknowledging that ILEARN is state-mandated, raised questions about the system in a dialogue with Dudley.
Polished Brash Toastmasters open house — The Polished Brash Toastmasters will hold an open house from 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at Delta Faucet headquarters at 55 E. 111th St. The open house is to encourage people that are interested in public speaking or getting better at public speaking to visit the club. The mission of Polished Brash Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communications and leadership skills,resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Spotlight On Art event — Spotlight On Art Benefitting Children will hold a charitable fundraising event that will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Spotlight on Art is dedicated to raising essential funds and awareness for three impactful community organizations — Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, Children’s TherAplay, and Prevail, Inc. Fifty percent of all artists’ proceeds support local youth. Tickets are $75. For more, visit prevailinc.org/events/ spotlight-on-art-benefiting-children
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Carmel Clay Schools Board of Trustees discussed a day change for its 2026 school board meeting schedule.
Starting in 2026, it was proposed for meetings to move from Mondays to Wednesdays. Although it was a discussion item and not subject to a vote, board members and CCS administration seemed united in their view that the day should change.
“This was brought to us by the administration,” CCS Board President Kristin Kouka said. “Monday evenings can be harder in many respects for a lot of administrators, specifically at schools with kids coming back from the weekends. Wednesdays are just a better day.”
CCS Superintendent Tom Oestreich cited more reasons for the possible change.
“It allows the administration to be as responsive as we can to the school board instead of (considering matters) over a weekend,” Oestreich said. Kouka said the board typically re
ceives the agenda for a Monday meeting on the previous Wednesday. She said by the time the board formulates questions it’s Friday and that creates a gap with the weekend.
Having meetings on Wednesdays also avoids religious holidays that fall on Mondays.
“With a Wednesday move, all of our meetings will be on Wednesdays,” Oestreich said.
The proposed meeting schedule for 2026 is as follow:
• Regular sessions – Jan. 28 (reorganizational meeting), Feb. 25, March 25, April 29, May 13, June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16.
• CCS workshop sessions will take place every month except May, July and December.
• Workshop sessions – Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 15, June 10, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4.
• The 6 p.m. meeting time is not proposed to change.
The change could be considered at the next regular CCS meeting Nov. 24.
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
A Carmel nurse practitioner was arrested Oct. 23 after a multiagency investigation found evidence that she overprescribed medications and was writing fraudulent prescriptions.
Katherine Curtis, 34, is facing 29 felony charges, including corrupt business influence, identity deception and multiple counts of possession of a narcotic drug, dealing in a controlled substance by a practitioner and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or deceit.
The investigation began eight months ago when employees at several local pharmacies alerted the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department they suspected Curtis had been writing fraudulent prescriptions. IMPD began looking into the matter with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Curtis owns Reclaim Wellness, a medical spa, on N. Pennsylvania Street in Carmel. According to a probable cause affidavit, Curtis previously operated a business called Mind and Body Healthcare but recently rebranded it, likely because pharmacists became suspicious of her prescribing practices.
Investigators allege that besides overprescribing medications, Curtis wrote prescriptions using the identities of other nurse practitioners.
“From May 2025 to August 2025, there was a revolving door of nurse practitioners that were hired and resigned,” the affidavit states. “It was suspected that since no pharmacies would fill for NP Curtis, she would use these nurse practitioners whose names were not familiar to the pharmacies to get prescriptions filled.”
The affidavit includes a list of 10 nurse practitioners and a physician hired by Curtis since May 29. All of them left the business within weeks, with several only working there for a couple of days.
On Oct. 20, the Zionsville Police Department responded to the Kroger Pharmacy at Boone Village after receiving a report of two suspected fraudulent prescriptions. After the alleged patients arrived to pick up the medications, police interviewed them and found both worked at Reclaim Wellness and had been instructed by Curtis to pick up the prescriptions and return them to her. In exchange, Curtis would pay for the spaces they were renting at Reclaim the following month.
The medications had been prescribed by another nurse practitioner at Reclaim Wellness, but the nurse practitioner told police she had not written the prescriptions nor examined the patients.
Investigators discovered Curtis had allegedly written several prescriptions using the other nurse practitioner’s name — including to herself — without her
consent or knowledge, the affidavit states.
The investigation determined that within a five-day span, Curtis collected more than 1,100 tablets containing oxycodone from pharmacies in Indianapolis, Westfield, Avon and Muncie.
“This many tablets obtained by one person, in this short time frame, does not indicate they are being consumed for personal use but rather intent for distribution,” the affidavit states.
IMPD, the DEA and Carmel Police Department served search warrants at Curtis’ Carmel home and office the day of her arrest. At her home, they discovered an empty Ketamine vial and a used syringe in the bathroom trash can, which indicated Curtis was self-administering the drug, the affidavit states. Police also found Ketamine vials in a safe in Curtis’s office.
The Reclaim Wellness office was dark and locked Oct. 27. Current left a voicemail seeking comment from the business but has not received a response.
“Prescription fraud undermines the trust placed in healthcare professionals and puts our community at serious risk,” IMPD Chief Chris Bailey stated. “I’m proud of the diligent work by our IMPD task force officers, the DEA, the Carmel Police Department and our other local partners who worked together to uncover this scheme and ensure accountability. IMPD remains committed to holding individuals accountable who misuse their positions of trust.”
Curtis has been released on $200,000 bond.
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Indianapolis resident Christopher Hendren Jr., 29, was arrested by the Carmel Police Department Oct. 22 after an alleged domestic dispute involving a pregnant victim at an apartment at Carmel Village Green.
Hendren was charged with two counts of domestic battery involving a pregnant woman, two counts of kidnapping, one count of strangulation of a pregnant victim and one count of criminal confinement with bodily injury. All are felony charges. Hendren also was charged with two counts of resisting law enforcement, both misdemeanors.
dren let go when he noticed how much he was hurting the victim.
The victim ran to the front door of the home to flee. Hendren allegedly grabbed the victim by her bra strap and dragged her to the bedroom. He let her go, and when the victim tried to go to the front door again, he allegedly repeated the act of dragging her to the bedroom.
Hendren allegedly told the victim, “I am not going to stop choking you until you stop screaming.” When the victim screamed to express concern over the health of her unborn baby, Hendren allegedly returned her phone and let her call his mother to take her to the emergency room.
Hendren is being held in the Hamilton County Jail on a $50,000 bond. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by CPD, Hendren was arrested after CPD spoke with the victim in the hospital Oct 22. During an escalating argument, Hendren allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat and began to choke
CPD went to the address of the incident to try to speak with Hendren.
After being told by a CPD officer to stop Hendren allegedly ran to a rear patio door to escape.
After a foot pursuit, Hendren was apprehended by CPD and arrested.
According to court records, a pretrial hearing date for Hendren is scheduled
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Carmel-based Merchants Bank of Indiana opened its Merchants Capital headquarters Oct. 24 at 420 Third Ave. SW.
The five-story, 110,000-square-foot building was dedicated by Merchants executives along with OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell and Carmel City Councilors Adam Aasen and Jeff Worrell. The building is just west of the Merchants Bank at 410 Monon Blvd., which was built in 2019. A skybridge over the top of 3rd Avenue SW links the buildings.
Merchants’ Chairman Michael Petrie, one of the company’s founders and Vice Chairman Randy Rogers spoke at the dedication.
“With this new building, we will be able to grow our efforts in financing affordable housing in the United States of America, which is what we started out to do 35 years ago and is what we’re continuing to do today,” Petrie said. Petrie also noted that Merchants has invested in several Carmel projects, such as the North End and the Railyard at Midtown.
“You’ve helped strengthen the very fabric of what makes Carmel so special,” Russell said. “This expansion isn’t just a sign of your company’s success.
It’s a reflection of the confidence you have in this community.”
Aasen and Worrell lauded Merchants for its charitable work in Carmel and elsewhere.
“Thank you for being a charitable partner to so many organizations and just thank you for believing in Carmel,” Aasen said.
Worrell said he has worked closely with Merchants, which was one of the sponsors of his Project Civility Summit in September.
“What our community can be most thankful for is not the beautiful architecture, not the contribution to the Carmel skyline, but for what is growing inside these walls,” Worrell said.
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The Carmel Plan Commission held a public hearing Oct. 23 on a proposed townhome development on Illinois Street.
The five-building planned unit development — Illinois Street Townhomes — would be on a 4.4-acre parcel of land near the corner of 106th Street and Illinois Street. The development would include 28 three-story townhomes.
Three buildings would be on the north side of the property and two on the south side. The square footage of the units was not listed or discussed.
Attorney Jon Dobosciewicz, land use professional at the law firm Nelson & Frankenberger LLC, represented developer Pulte Homes of Indiana. He said the townhomes’ anticipated price range would be $500,000 to $550,000.
Plan Commission members had several questions and suggestions about the project.
Because the strip of land is narrow, there would only be a sidewalk on one side of the development and garages would be directly accessed from the street that would be built to serve the townhomes.
As proposed, there would no provision for a tree line between the two sets of buildings, although there would be trees around the southern edge of the property.
“When you have front-loading garages, your entire streetscape is concrete. It’s driveways, paths and streets and you run out of room to have a tree line,”
Plan Commission Member Christine Zoccola said.
Plan Commission members expressed concern about a residential property
being wedged into the U.S. 31 corridor. Noise was one concern — Zoccola asked whether the townhomes would be built with extra sound buffering. Dobosciewicz said the possibility could be explored.
Three of the buildings would be very close to the property line just south of the Forte Orthopedic Research Institute. An artist’s rendering of the project showed no tree line between the northernmost townhomes and Forte’s complex.
“So, if I’m in the north row of townhomes, I’m looking out at Forte?” Plan Commission Member Dubbie Buckler said. “There’s not going to be any kind of barrier there? Yuck.”
Throughout the presentation, Dobosciewicz said Plan Commission concerns would be relayed to project managers of the development.
The project will be reviewed at the Nov. 4 Plan Commission committee meeting. It would then go to the full Plan Commission for a vote Nov. 18.
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Carmel native Shaan Mishra had a two-episode run on the popular TV game show “Jeopardy!”
After winning the Oct. 24 episode, Mishra finished second Oct. 27.
Mishra advanced on the Oct. 24 show in memorable fashion. He did not lead at any point until the game ended.
Devlin, meanwhile wagered $8,401 and slipped into second place.
In the Oct. 27 episode, Mishra once again trailed the entire game. His dollar total fell into negative territory at one point in Double Jeopardy.
Mishra trailed by $7,200 going into Final Jeopardy. The champion and leader, Tom Devlin, had $22,800 going into Final Jeopardy.
The category for Final Jeopardy was “Relics” and the answer was, “Missionary Wiliam Ellis reported in 1825 that his bones were preserved and were considered sacred by the people of Hawaii.”
Mishra, who was in second place going into Final Jeopardy, shook his head as if he was convinced his question was wrong. He listed “Who is Cook???,” and was correct, as Capt. James Cook was the answer. The other two contestants answered incorrectly.
Mishra had $15,600 going into Final Jeopardy but wagered none of his total.
However, Mishra rallied in the last half of Double Jeopardy to raise his total to $4,800. He trailed leader Aaron Levine by $9,800 and Morgan Walker by $5,400.
The Final Jeopardy category was “On The Map” and the answer was, “An official American viticultural area spanning multiple states includes this eastern island where you’ll find the town of Chilmark.”
Mishra correctly wrote “What Is Martha’s Vineyard?.” He wagered $4,000 and his total increased to $8,800. Walker answered incorrectly and her balance dropped to $2. That gave Mishra hope he could advance again.
However, Levine also answered Martha’s Vineyard and Mishra finished second.
Mishra, 22, won a total of $18,600 in his two appearances. He won $15,600 as champion Oct 24 and $3,000 for finishing second Oct. 27.
Carmel State of the City — The Carmel State of the City address is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at Payne & Mencias Palladium. Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam will outline her vision for the future at this annual event, presented by Ascension St. Vincent Carmel. Tickets cost $25 and are available through Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts at bit.ly/3IlpuHn
Foster Success Taste of Thanks event — Foster Success — an Indianapolis-based national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care are educated, housed, financially stable and employed — invites the public to celebrate the holidays with its third annual Taste of Thanks event Nov. 6 in support of the FriendsGiving campaign. The event will be at Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion, 12156 N. Meridian St. in Carmel. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event concludes around 9:30 p.m. Taste of Thanks kicks off the annual FriendsGiving cam
paign, which supports Foster Success programs such as the Basic Needs program to ensure every young person has the tools and resources they need to achieve self-sufficiency. tinyurl.com/yjj8us6t.
Community Shred-It And Recycling Day – Carmel Utilities will take part in the Indianapolis-wide Community Shred-It And Recycling Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at Creekside Middle School, 3525 W. 126th St. in Carmel. Residents can drop off bulk items with proof of Carmel residency required. Bulk items not accepted include yard waste, household hazardous waste, ammunition, prescription drugs and items containing freon, such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioning units. TV and computer screens are accepted for a $20 charge per screen. Donations support Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School senior safety Isaac Nelson has all the skills to match his attitude.
“He’s got the metrics,” Greyhounds football coach Kevin Wright said. “He’s fast, he can jump, he’s big, he’s strong. He’s projected as a hybrid player at the next level, so maybe he’ll play linebacker, maybe (safety). What stands out to me is his work ethic and who he is.”
Nelson, who has committed to continue his football career at Wake Forest University, played his first two years at Heritage Christian before transferring to Carmel as a junior.
“He committed himself to the weight room and getting faster,” Wright said. “He’s a team captain, so the peers have recognized the work he has put in.”
Nelson saw action both ways at Class 2A Heritage Christian, also playing tight end.
“Ultimately, I liked defense the most,” he said. “Heritage is a great school, but obviously Carmel has more resources and great opportunities for
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more coaching and development.”
Nelson said he had to get used to the speed of the game at the Class 6A level.
“I feel my knowledge of the game has gotten better,” he said. “I didn’t play football until high school. When I came here, the coaches were super understanding, and I learned a lot about the game really fast.”
His main sport when he was younger
Senior safety Isaac Nelson has been a key contributor to the Carmel High School football team’s success.
(Photo courtesy of CHS athletics)
was soccer, but he also played basketball and competed in track and field.
“I gave up basketball to focus more on football and track,” he said. “When I started playing football, I just fell in love with it.”
He competed in track last year for CHS, finishing fourth in the 100 meters in 10.51 seconds at the IHSAA state meet in June.
“Those short sprints translate to football the most, so I like to work on those,” he said.
Carmel took an 8-1 record into the Oct. 31 Class 6A sectional against Harrison. The Greyhounds were 3-7 in 2024.
“I feel like there is a new energy in this locker room and a new set of beliefs we have,” Nelson said. “The big goal is finishing strong. I feel like we don’t have success unless we do well in the postseason.”
Except for suffering a high left ankle sprain against Fishers in the season opener, the season has been fun for Nelson. Wright said Nelson tried to fight through the injury but finally had to sit out two games. Wright said he has been 100 percent in recent weeks.
Nelson, who has 36 tackles this season, said he will likely play linebacker at Wake Forest, so he’s watched a lot of film of his favorite athlete, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis.
“The way he approached the game and his work ethic really inspires me,” Nelson said. “He was just a dog on the field.”
Nelson said he fell in love with the Wake Forest coaching staff and campus. The Demon Deacons play in the ACC.
“I also love the ACC in general,” he said. “It’s a great competitive conference and you get to play in front of a great fan base.”
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
The Carmel High School band, the Marching Greyhounds, finished second at the Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional finals Oct. 25 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Avon (92.7 points) edged CHS (92.05) to win the Super Regional championship. CHS won a finals caption award for music for its show “La Arena.” Avon won caption awards for visual performance and general effect.
Blue Springs, Mo., (90.4) placed third.
Area bands Fishers (88.1) finished fourth, Brownsburg (87.2) was fifth and Noblesville (81.9) was 13th.
The Super Regional is a two-day event. On Oct. 24, CHS advanced to the finals by finishing second in the preliminary round. It won caption awards for music and general effect in the prelims.
Fishers was third in the prelims.
CHS has one BOA competition left as it will take part in the Grand Nationals Prelims Nov. 13 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brownsburg, Fishers, Lawrence Township, Noblesville and Westfield also will compete in the Grand Nationals schedule.
“La Arena” includes music by Ennio Morricone, Joaquin Rodrigo and Ernesto Lecuona.
The CHS drum majors are Mia Cline, Jayce Davis, Bella Gulden, Annabelle Inskeep and Ansley Thornton. The band is directed by Chris Kreke.
CHS will return to Indiana State Music Association competition Nov. 1 when it will take part in the Class A semistate at Ben Davis High School. Hamilton Southeastern, Lawrence Township, Noblesville and Westfield also are scheduled to participate.
IDC LUXE Layers Design Showcase set – The Indiana Design Center will host the 2025 LUXE Layers Design Showcase Nov. 12-13 at the IDC, 200 S. Range Line Rd. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 and 4 p.m. Nov. 13. The event is designed to inspire and be the resource for home design, remodeling and custom building projects. Advanced tickets are required and cost $25 per person plus tax. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Habitat for Humanity Women Build program, To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/mr35ejjz
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The 2025 Hamilton County Tax Sale, a public auction where the county sells liens to properties with delinquent taxes, was held last month at 33 N. 9th St. in Noblesville.
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Hamilton County Director of Communications Tammy Sander said it brought in a little more than $131,000 in delinquent taxes and was the smallest sale in recent history.
Forty-four parcels of property were listed this year, which Sander said is down from the typical 80 or more. Twenty-three liens were sold at auction.
Adjustments, Real Property and Settlement Manager for Hamilton County Sadie Eldridge credited the drop to the efforts of Hamilton County Treasurer Susan Byer, who works with taxpayers before their properties reach the sale list.
“I’ve been with the county for 17 years, and this year’s tax sale was unlike any I’ve ever seen,” Eldridge stated. “Susan goes above and beyond to reach people — she calls, emails, even knocks on doors if she has to. Her compassion and persistence have made a tremendous difference for Hamilton County residents.”
Byer, who was elected treasurer in 2020, said she takes the work personally.
“I never want to take someone’s home,” Byer stated. “When I can’t reach someone through the usual channels, I’ll go out and visit them. It’s especially important for our older residents who might not understand what’s happening with their property. We offer tax sale agreements to help people make monthly payments and get their taxes back on track.”
Homeowners have exactly one year from the sale date, until Sept. 25, 2026, to redeem their property by paying the full debt, plus interest and fees, or risk permanently losing the title to the tax lien buyer.
Quilt show — The Mudsock Quilters Guild will present its annual quilt show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Fishers, 13450 E 116th St. More than 300 quilts will be on display, made by guild members over the course of the year. At the conclusion of the show, quilts will be donated to Community North Hospital for distribution to people who are hospitalized over the holidays. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Entry is a $5 cash donation. For more, email pritchettm1959@gmail.com.
Brooke’s Place fundraiser set — Brooke’s Place will host its 13th annual Legacy of Hope Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 13 at Ritz Charles in Carmel, with a goal of raising $250,000 to support grief programs for children, teens, young adults and their caregivers. The breakfast is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. For more and to register, visit brookesplace.org/events/ loh25.
Sip n’ Shop in Westfield — The 10th annual Holiday Sip n’ Shop vendor market takes place at Roundtripper Sports Academy, 16708 Southpark Dr., Westfield, from 6 to 8:30 p.m Nov. 14. The event will feature more than 70 local business owners, live music, wine, beer, nonalcoholic beverages and food trucks. Goods for sale include holiday-themed gifts, services and products. The event is sponsored by Vino Mobile Bar in Carmel. Learn more at facebook.com/ vinomobilebar.
CCA Gallery holiday open house –The Center For Creative Arts will host a holiday open house from 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at CCA Gallery at 111 W. Main St., Suite 135 in Carmel. Admission is free. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with art, music, and festive cheer. The gallery features unique, handmade artwork and gifts created by 40 local Indiana artists. Holiday treats and warm drinks will be available and there will be the chance to enter a raffle for a $25 gift certificate. They will also have the chance to win a mystery gift-wrapped item, created by one of our artists, by drawing under the tree. For more, visit ccaartgallery.com or follow @ccagallery on Instagram and Facebook.
By Samantha Kupiainen news@youarecurrent.com
Mother Nature wasn’t an issue this time as the Diwali festival of lights took place Oct. 23 at Carter Green in Carmel. The festival was originally scheduled for Oct. 18 but was rescheduled because of lightning.
“We got hit with the storm,” said Anita Joshi, a Carmel city councilor and chair of the festival committee. “I’ve told people, we’re just going to bring light out of the darkness, and we are going to embrace the spirit of Diwali, and we’re going to bring that light forward to everybody.”
Diwali is a major Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It’s also celebrated in Jainism and Sikhism. Traditionally, Diwali is a five-day festival.
The Carmel event included nearly a dozen food vendors, 15 live performanc-
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark David Reed, 62, of Carmel, Indiana. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Mark passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep. He was born on November 13, 1962, to the late David and Elizabeth (Little) Reed in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Carmel High School in 1981 and being a legendary member of the “Bowlskis” group, Mark went on to study at Indiana University as a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity, where he was famously known as “Mongo Man”. Mark retired as Partner/Owner of Manufacturers Marketing Incorporated (MMI) in December 2024.
the National Hockey League. Expressing his love for sports, he enjoyed supporting his sons as members of the Carmel Ice Hounds hockey program. He loved spending time outside in nature and had a true heart for all animals. Including his grand-dogs, grand-cats, and especially the neighbor’s cat, which became one of his special little friends, “Frank” aka Francois. His lake-life mentality and passion for boating would heavily influence his family to take yearly family vacations to their favorite destination Lake Leelanau, MI.
es, cold spark fireworks and henna.
More than 5,000 diyas and ladoos were passed out as free giveaways to attendees. Diyas are small oil lamps and
are the symbol of Diwali, and ladoos are spherical Indian sweets.
The 2024 Diwali festival took place at Midtown Plaza but was moved to Carter Green this year because of rising attendance.
“We changed the location because we had such an amazing turnout last year at Midtown that we simply couldn’t accommodate all of the people who wanted to come and enjoy the festival,” Joshi said. “We moved to Carter Green, which obviously is a much larger footprint to allow for more people.”
Joshi’s favorite part of the festival was the community coming together to celebrate the holiday with joy.
“I love the lights, I love the decor, the lighting, and just really the sense of community coming together to celebrate,” Joshi said. “That’s truly my favorite part, to see the community come together and really celebrate the holiday with just such joy. This is for the Carmel community. This is for everyone in Carmel. This is a truly cross-cultural event, and we have lots of things that everyone can enjoy.”
During college, Mark met the love of his life, Wendy, in the summer of 1982, and married on July 20, 1985. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. One of the greatest achievements in his life was becoming a father to 3 beautiful children, Brian, Scott, and Kelli. He was devoted to being the #1 fan, supporter, and mentor in their lives.
As a professional “foodie”, Mark was a big fan of Guy Fieri and the show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Mark enjoyed watching NASCAR and Indy Car racing and was always prepared to watch the Indianapolis 500. He was an avid fan of Indiana University football and basketball, the Indianapolis Colts, and
Mark is survived by his wife, Wendy (Noakes) Reed; sons, Brian Reed (Kelly Janowski), Scott (Aleesa) Reed, daughter, Kelli Reed (Brandon Price); brother, Greg Reed (Amanda Duncan); Sister-in-laws Angela (Ernie) Ford, Michelle (Todd) Taylor, Penny (Michael) Thomas; Several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Open House took place on Saturday October 25, 2025. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pets for Vets – (https:// form.jotform.com/PetsforVets/one-timedonation) or the Hamilton County Humane Society – (https://www.hamiltonhumane.com/ how-to-help/memorial).
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.
Wundernacht returns — Wundernacht, an adults-only evening at the Christkindlmarkt, will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19. The ticketed event will include complimentary food and drink samples from vendors, specialty cocktails, photo opportunities, and special entertainment. Plus guests have the first chance to shop all the merchandise available from gift huts. For more, visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/get-involved/ wundernacht.
Jingle and Mingle style show — The Jingle and Mingle Holiday Luncheon and Style Show will take place Dec. 4 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the fundraiser concludes at 1 p.m. Fashions from Tangerine Cards and Gifts will be included. Visit alindy. org/holiday-luncheon.html for more information.
Exhibitor registration open for 500 Festival Indy Mini Expo — Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2026 500 Festival Indy Mini Expo, held in Hall A at
the Indiana Convention Center from 4 to 8 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 1. The expo serves as the official kickoff to the Indy Mini weekend and the packet pickup location for all participants ahead of the May 2 IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. For more, visit tinyurl. com/3cfuupmu or contact Michael Spagnolli at mspagnolli@500festival.com.
Salvation Army volunteer opportunities – The Salvation Army has several volunteer opportunities scheduled for the fall and the holiday season.
The Salvation Army also seeks volunteers to ring bells at kettle stands at area Walmart, Kroger and Hobby Lobby locations from Nov. 10 to Dec. 24 for twohour shifts. Volunteers are also sought for the Angel Tree program. Volunteers are needed from Nov. 12-26 on various dates and to assist with setup from Dec. 1-4 and Dec. 8-11 with distribution help needed from Dec. 16-19. Those interested can email kathy.dallacosta@usc.salvationarmy.org or call 317-224-1010.
The second Diwali festival of lights took place Oct. 23 at Carter Green in Carmel. The festival was delayed by five days because of lightning on the original Oct. 18 date. The festival was presented at Carter Green for the first time.
Carmel native Leah Boehme Marone drew on more than 20 years of clinical experience to write her debut book, “Serial Fixer: Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems.”
Published by Broadleaf Books, the nonfiction book will be released Nov. 11.
As a licensed clinical social worker, speaker and wellness consultant, Marone, a 2000 graduate of Carmel High School, has held more than 20,000 therapy sessions across three continents, drawing from that global experience to
Her “Support, Don’t Solve” framework challenges readers to replace the impulse to “fix” others with empathy-driven support without overextending themselves. In many high-pressure fields, such education, health care and leadership, she said the pattern of rescuing others can lead to burnout and
“We’re so quick to problem-solve, fix, or prematurely relate rather than just executing the features involved in supporting,” Marone said.
Marone’s private practice in Charlotte, N.C., focuses on helping high-achieving individuals, athletes, executives and educators navigate anxiety, performance pressure and boundary challenges. She also consults with organizations, delivering workshops and keynotes on wellness, resilience, and burnout prevention.
“In my work with educators, professionals, other clinicians, and people in highly empathetic fields, I was seeing
burnout and compassion fatigue left and right,” Marone said. “It became about showing people they can still be good leaders and caregivers without carrying everyone else’s struggles.”
Marone shared parts of her own internal struggles in “Serial Fixer”, tackling perfectionism, shame and self-judgment alongside client narratives.
“As a clinician, it’s not something we often do,” Marone said. “But I realized people need to know their therapist is human, too.”
Marone will return to Carmel Nov. 5 for the book launch at MacArthur Books in the Village of WestClay, near her family’s local roots.
“Serial Fixer” is available for preorder through major book retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and at Leah Marone’s website, serial-fixer.com.
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Launched in 2022, the Carmel Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Unit has quickly become a critical arm of its public safety service.
The CIU provides crisis intervention and stabilization services to the community through what it calls, “a collaborative co-response model, involving both mental health professionals and CPD officers,” according to the unit.
The CIU has four employees: two CPD officers and two mental health professionals. The officers – Lt. Katy Malloy and officer Todd Robbins – go to the scene of police calls where a mental health specialist would be deemed to be appropriate. The clinical social workers – Hannah Cowles and Jody Kennedy – also go on calls and provide mental health assistance to those who seek it long after a police call is made.
Cowles and Malloy have been with the unit from the start. Kennedy and Robbins joined CIU in 2023. Robbins said when officers respond to a call that is deemed appropriate for CIU intervention or covers an area where the officer might lack expertise, they contact the unit
Malloy and Robbins also monitor the police radio and can respond on their own if they feel their services are needed.
“Jody and I are partners, so Jody will go with me,” Robbins said. “So, then (we) will have a plain clothes officer along with a social worker. We’ll go to the scene and do a variety of things. A lot of times, if an officer doesn’t know what resource to use, we can kind of be the catch all for that.”
Once the process is initiated, the social workers become involved with follow-up and outreach.
“Katie and I still have families that we’ve been working with since 2022,” Cowles said. “Once that initial call for service is made, that’s where we’re able to pick up, because we have the bandwidth in time to continue working with them until we have some kind of resolution or a treatment plan is in place.”
Cowles said the social workers’ component of the CIU is to be “resource brokers” for those who need its services.
“(CIU has) relationships within the county, not just with therapists, but other organizations,” Kennedy said. “Shepherd’s Center, Prevail, Good Samaritan, we’ve built relationships with all those people. Sometimes what people are needing are resources for their families.”
The frequency of cases depends on the day, but the unit is always busy because of ongoing follow-up work. CIU staff are available at all hours.
“All of us have people who have our cellphone
numbers,” Robbins said. “We’ll get calls at two in the morning. We’ll get calls because they don’t know who to call. We may not have answers right away. But I think a lot of times we’re a sounding board, and we can give them some reassurance that someone does care and that someone is trying to do something to try to help them.”
Outreach is also part of the CIU’s mission. CPD officers often hand out cards with CIU contact information for those who seek help.
“For so long, there weren’t these resources,” Malloy said. “There was not something that we could offer
an individual. It was, ‘Best of luck to you.’ And it really feels incomplete to walk away from a situation and really not be able to help somebody.”
CIU services also are available to officers.
“We are one of the few police departments in the state where if an officer needs to talk to a clinician in five minutes, they can do that,” Malloy said. “They can get that immediate assistance right away.”
The CIU also has a therapy dog, Macy, who lives with Malloy. Macy does public work but is also valuable internally as part of the CPD’s officer wellness program.
“She will go to debriefs, interact with officers. I always tell people that Macy has her own clients. She’s a therapist you don’t have to talk to,” Malloy said.
The efforts of the CIU are appreciated by CPD Chief Drake Sterling.
“We are proud to have the dedicated men and women of our Crisis Intervention Unit leading the way in compassionate, professional mental health response,” Sterling stated. “The CIU has quickly become a model program throughout the state—one that reflects our department’s commitment to innovation, empathy, and community care.”
The Crisis Intervention Unit is a relatively new extension of the Carmel Police Department.
Clinical social worker Hannah Cowles joined the then-nameless department in 2022 and was joined shortly afterward by CPD Lt. Katy Malloy.
“It really started with an idea about incorporating the social worker into public safety,” Malloy said. “I don’t even know that it was called the crisis intervention unit. I think that’s something that (Cowles) and I discussed.”
Few police departments in Indiana have the equivalent of a CIU. Cowles, a Carmel resident, was drawn to work with CPD based on earlier career experiences.
“When I was in grad school 20 years ago, I did my clinical internship at a police department in Illinois and
loved it,” Cowles said. “I thought it was the most amazing experience. And so ever since that opportunity, I’d always kind of kept my eyes open for that kind of work here in Indiana, but it just took a while for Indiana to kind of catch up to what Illinois had been doing since the ‘70s.”
The CIU name came about shortly after Cowles and Malloy began working together.
“Police departments love their (acronyms). so CIU, we thought, was the best way for us to present ourselves as the crisis intervention unit,” Malloy said. “That way officers would be able to easily identify us with the work that we do and also easily communicate that to the community about what we do.”
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Since 1925, when Helen Keller challenged members of Lions Clubs International to be “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness”, the international service organization has made a commitment to help prevent eye problems in children.
One hundred years later, Lions Clubs volunteers provide vision screenings for students at area schools.
“Part of our pillar is vision. That’s how the Lions Club got involved with schools,” said Lions Club member Jason Randlett, a past president of the Carmel Lions Club.
Through mid-November, Lions Clubs volunteers will conduct vision screenings at Carmel Clay Schools — part of a broader effort in Hamilton and Boone counties coordinated by the Zionsville Lions Club. Randlett estimated that 44,000 children at more than 40 schools in the two counties are screened by Lions Clubs volunteers.
State law requires vision screening for children in first, third, fifth and eighth
grades. Every school nurse is required to process the screenings. For many years, Lions Clubs volunteers have performed the screenings inside the schools.
“We come in and we set up these machines called Optecs,” Randlett said. “The Optec Machine allows the student to look into the machine, read, and we can test down to 20/20 and as high as 2,100.”
Randlett said the service the Lions Clubs provide takes work off the hands of school nurses and provides a cost benefit to school districts that contract nurses from a third party.
“We try to get it done in two hours. It’s something that would take a school nurse probably six months on her own,” Randlett said. “The most important part, besides the fact that we’re doing this, we’re also the follow-up system. If a child cannot afford glasses, the school will refer them back to the Lions Club and we will help that student get a vision screening and glasses.”
Randlett said about 40 percent of the 90-member Carmel Lions Club assist with the screenings.
To volunteer, visit carmellions.org.
Gear up for the ultimate celebration of local commerce with our Small Business Saturday Guide! This dedicated section, which will publish on November 25, is our audience’s go-to resource for finding unique, thoughtful gifts and supporting independent entrepreneurs during the biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year. Readers will explore a curated selection of unique, must-have items, unbeatable local offers, and insider tips for making the most of their Small Business Saturday shopping experience on November 29. Reach a vast, community-minded audience by securing your spot in this special edition, distributed to 126,981 households eager to seize the savings in Brownsburg, Carmel, Fishers, Geist, Noblesville, North Indy, Westfield and Zionsville via U.S. Mail.
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& thank them for their courage & commitment in protecting our country & safeguarding our freedoms. To those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we are forever indebted.
Commentary by Matthew Darrah
Small businesses anchor the U.S. economy: they make up 99.9 percent of all firms and employ about 46 percent of private-sector workers. Since the mid-1990s, they’ve generated roughly 60-plus percent of net new jobs — a reminder that when small firms thrive, communities do, too.
Yet behind every “open” sign is an owner juggling tight labor markets, rising costs, new technology and shifting customer expectations. That’s why local partnerships — from chambers and mentors to community lenders — matter more than ever.
One example with local impact is 1st Source Bank. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Indiana District recognized 1st Source as the state’s Community Lender of the Year in 2024 among community banks under $10 billion in assets— an indicator of steady small-business support statewide. On the ground, responsive, relationship-driven banking helps owners stay focused on hiring, inventory, and service — keeping dollars circulating locally and strengthening main streets.
Consider Uptown Cheapskate owners Brad and Lesli. As they built out their new location, their banking relationship funded and financed the project and stayed close through uncertainty — helping them navigate shifts in costs, timelines and approvals. The result wasn’t just a completed build — it was local construction work, permanent jobs, new foot traffic and more dollars moving through the neighborhood economy.
What do owners say they need right now? Clarity and speed on financing options that fit their stage of growth; digital convenience without losing a real person who understands the market; and community connection — partners who show up at grand openings, site visits, and local events to spot issues early and share practical, timely advice.
Bottom line: Lead with community impact. When local partners work alongside small businesses, the payoff shows up in jobs, vibrant storefronts, and dollars that stay close to home.
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Worthington Design & Remodeling is hosting two free seminars in November for homeowners who are considering a kitchen or bath remodel and want help with planning.
The first session is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Worthington’s Meridian-Kessler showroom, 5912 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. The second is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the business’ Carmel showroom, 99 E. Carmel Dr., Suite 100.
Each 90-minute session walks homeowners through the stages of remodeling, from setting a realistic budget and timeline to designing a space that fits their lifestyle. Worthington’s team members will share practical advice on layout, materials and design trends, followed by a Q&A.
“Whether you’re updating your first home or your forever home, under-
standing the process makes all the difference,” stated Larry Greene, president of Worthington Design & Remodeling. “Behind every remodel is a reason to live better. Our goal is to help homeowners shape that vision into something real and lasting.”
Each event includes light snacks, refreshments and giveaways. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 317-846-2600.
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
An aspiring entrepreneur with an interest in women’s fashion apparel, Christy Becker recently opened knell Boutique in Carmel.
The store, at 110 W. Main St., opened Sept. 2.
“I guess as a kid, I always thought maybe a shoe store would be something fun to do, but I never did anything to make a career out of it,” Becker said.
An Evansville native who attended North Central High School, Becker was a stay-at-home mom who occasionally worked part-time jobs in the retail clothing business.
“My husband was thinking about retiring. And I’m like, ‘Oh no, I know we both can’t stay home,’” Becker said. “So, he encouraged me (to start a business). He said I always wanted to do it. Why wouldn’t I do it?”
Becker identified Carmel’s Main Street as the ideal location.
“I felt like Main Street has some super great small stores — Independent
boutiques, but not a women’s clothing store,” Becker said. “And so, I felt like this was the perfect spot. I just felt like there was space missing for a store like this – (a store) that would provide the opportunity to introduce women in central Indiana with different lines and brands that you don’t see every day.”
According to knell’s website, brands include 3.1 Phillip Lim, Agolde, Citizens of Humanity, Closed, Jerome Dreyfuss, Falliero Sarti, Guest In Residence, Kujten, Maria McManus, Rag & Bone, Rohe, Sea, Smythe, TWP, White & Warren and Lisa Yang.
“The store is meant to look like a New York showroom,” Becker said. “Simple, clean, minimalistic and let the clothes speak for themselves.”
Becker said the community response has been positive so far.
“Somebody says it every day that they’re thankful for bringing knell here, that we needed this on Main Street, which are great words,” Becker said. “They’ve been very kind.”
For more, visit knellboutique.com.
By Dave Gil de Rubio editorial@youarecurrent.com
For John Legend, 2025 represents the junction where his creative past, present and future meet.
Although last year was the official 20th anniversary of his 2004 debut “Get Lifted,” this year’s tour finds him hitting the road full force with a 10-piece band to commemorate a collection of songs that reflects that seminal part of his life when he was in hardcore hustling mode.
“This is the true celebration of the 20th anniversary of my first album and first tour,” said Legend, who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Fishers Event Center. “It’s really celebrating 20 years of my relationship with my audience and the connection we’ve built over all these years. And it all started with this album. I decided I would do a tour in celebration of that album and really in celebration of all of it thinking about the journey we’ve been through that started with this album. We’re doing songs from throughout my career as well, but we’re focusing on the entirety of “Get Lifted.” I also do some storytelling about the making of the album, what I was inspired by and some of the other artists that were kind of in my orbit and inspired me.”
Legend recalled the journey to getting the album off the ground.
“Most of that album was recorded when I was still trying to get a record deal,” he said. “I was working by day as a management consultant and then going to the studio at night, playing gigs and open mics around Philadelphia and New York at night and on the weekends. I was kind of burning the candle at both ends, being rejected by every major record label. I was really working hard and fighting to be heard and seen, believing that I had something special to offer, but not having it come to fruition at the moment when I thought I was ready — having to
keep working for years to finally get to the place where the gatekeepers were ready to let me through the gate.”
As results reflect, Legend has arrived in the subsequent two decades. Besides seeing “Get Lifted” go double-platinum and earn him three Grammys out of eight nominations that year, the Ohio native has gone on to become an EGOT (winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). He also spent a decade as a vocal coach for the NBC reality competition “The Voice” and expanded into publishing (Get Lifted Books) and cosmetics (founder of Loved01, a skincare brand for melanin-rich skin). But it’s his role as family man in which Legend
takes the greatest pride, having been married to Chrissy Teigen since 2013. Legend took inspiration from his role as a father to the point where he released 2024’s “My Favorite Dream,” his 10th studio album and first collection of children’s songs.
The album was, outside of a handful of covers, all original material solely penned by him. “My Favorite Dream” notched a pair of 2025 Grammy nominations. Written on the piano next to Legend’s kitchen, Legend said the songs were “directly inspired by the things we say to our kids and inspired by the energy and love we feel in our home every day. I just sat at the piano and wrote some songs rooted in that.”
Legend asked indie folk multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens to produce “My Favorite Dream.”
“I reached out to Sufjan Stevens, who is one of the artists I’ve loved for 20 years or so, and I thought he would be perfect for producing and arranging the album,” Legend said. “The only hitch was that I’d never met him before or spoken to him before. And so, I had to find him and his information and reach out to him and hope he didn’t think this was a ridiculous idea. He was interested, but wanted to hear the music first, so I sent him all the simple demos I did on piano and vocal of the songs. He loved the songs, felt inspired by them and felt we could do something special together, so we did it.”
Legend is delighted with the final product.
“I’m truly so proud of it. It’s one of my favorite albums I’ve made, and I am so happy with how it came out. It’s exactly what I hoped and beyond when I was hoping that Sufjan would want to do this with me,” he said. “When he got his hands on it and added his unique musicianship to it, he made it the dreamy album that I wanted it to be.”
For more, visit fisherseventcenter. com.
“Tootsie” runs through Nov. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Carmel Arts Council presents dinner and “Dueling Pianos” Nov. 5, followed by “Esque: Burlesque” Nov. 6, “Divas of the Songbook” Nov. 7 and “Sweet Caroline: The Music of Neil Diamond” Nov. 8 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. except for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “Young Frankenstein” through Nov. 9 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Lisa Loeb and Joan Osborne will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 p.m. at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
“The Voice of Whitney Houston: A Symphonic Celebration” is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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Indiana Wind Symphony presents “With Hearts of Gratitude” concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.
Feverup Presents “We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance and Light Show” at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at Hendricks Live! in Plainfield. For more, visit hendrickslive.org.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Evan Hackney knew he wanted to be the title character in “The SpongeBob Musical.”
“I wanted it really badly,” Hackney said. “I didn’t drink milk for a week, so my voice would be good for the audition.”
Hackney will play SpongeBob in the Carmel Middle School’s production, which is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 15.
“The show and the role are bright and bubbly,” said Hackney, an eighth-grad er. “The atmosphere is so happy and so vivid.”
Eighth-grader Selah Kruse plays Kar en the computer.
“I get to show a character that I usu ally don’t — being evil,” Kruse said. “I think the humor is really dry and super funny. I really like that part.”
Eighth-grader Jhett Quinn plays Pat
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert has a fitting theme for a performance two days before Veterans Day.
“With Hearts of Gratitude” will include patriotic songs and marches. The concert is set for 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
The concert opens with Robert Jager’s
“Esprit de Corps,” which was written for the United States Marine Band.
“That piece is probably Jager’s most famous piece next to his original composition for the band, which was called the ‘Third Suite,’” IWS Music Director Jay Gephart said. “He ended up writing a lot of band music throughout the years, but nothing came to this particular level.”
Gail Robertson, who will make an IWS debut, is the euphonium soloist for “Up All Night” by Eric Knechtges.
Robertson is the visiting professor of euphonium at Indiana University and associate professor of euphonium and tuba at the University of Central Florida.
“Gail and I were in college together at Indiana University several years ago,” Gephart said. “We played in a graduate student tuba quartet together.”
Another piece in the first act is
“Hymn To The Fallen” by film composer John Williams. The piece is from “Saving Private Ryan.”
Robert Russell Bennett’s “Suite of Old American Dances” concludes the first act.
“Bennett is an American composer who is known for his orchestrations of many well-known Broadway shows by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers,” Gephart said. “‘Suite of Old American Dances’ is a very light-hearted composition.”
The second act opens with Morton Gould’s “Fourth of July.”
“It sounds like a musical version of fireworks,” he said.
The second act includes “Proud to Serve,” which is a medley of all the service songs.
“Of course, we’ll recognize any veteran who is in the audience by having them stand when their service song is played,” he said.
The concert closes with John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.
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Whitney Houston’s voice moved generations of fans, and through a collaboration between The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Primary Wave Music, and Park Avenue Artists, it has now returned to the stage.
“The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,” which debuted in August 2024, brings Houston’s legendary vocals to concert halls across U.S. cities. The tour will stop in Carmel for an 8 p.m. Nov. 8 concert at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
The concert transports fans into Houston’s musical world, as live orchestras perform alongside Houston’s vocals and rare footage. Audiences experience the power of Houston’s voice in a live setting, with a fusion of technology and artistry that celebrates her enduring legacy.
To bring the unique performance to life, The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and its creative partner, Park Avenue Artists, needed isolated vocals from Houston’s songs. However, many of her
“The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration” is set for Nov. 8 at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
key original multitrack recordings are no longer available, presenting a significant technical obstacle for the project, according to a news release.
To overcome the challenge, the partners turned to Moises, an AI-powered music platform with stem separation technology that isolates individual instruments and vocals from recordings. Using Moises’ advanced algorithms, Park Avenue Artists successfully extracted Houston’s vocals from her songs.
“This project demanded exceptionally high-caliber stem separation, something Moises leads the industry in achieving,” Moises CEO Geraldo Ramos. stated. “We had to isolate Whitney’s vo-
cals from fully mixed recordings without compromising the emotional power of her performance. A concert like this simply wouldn’t have been possible five years ago, before stem separation technology reached the precision and fidelity we’re now able to deliver.”
“We knew this had to be done right,” stated Pat Houston, executor of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “Moises and our partner Park Avenue Artists elevated the idea with the heart, care, and creative excellence that Whitney
always embodied.”
Ross Michaels, co-president of Park Avenue Artists, stated: “This project demonstrates how legacy artists and their estates can create meaningful experiences for music lovers through the thoughtful use of AI technology. ‘The Voice of Whitney’ is the first of several planned collaborations that will use AI to illuminate new dimensions of an artist’s work.”
For more, visit thecenterpresents. org.
Editor,
I’ve been following discussions about the State of Indiana’s idea to do a midcentury redistricting of our congressional districts, and it’s a really bad idea that would have devastating consequences.
Redistricting right now would be an unnecessary use of taxpayer money. We just went through this process in 2021. The maps were drawn by Republicans. Nothing has changed to justify redoing it again. Every dollar spent redrawing lines is a dollar not spent on schools or roads.
We will be rushing into decisions with very little data and very little time for public input. The last redistricting included town hall sessions throughout the state where the public could weigh in. Will that happen this time?
Beyond the cost, the idea itself makes little sense. Indiana already has seven Republican members of Congress and two Democrats. That’s 78 percent of the seats for a party that received about 58 percent of the vote in the last presiden-
tial election. That’s already a healthy majority and trying to squeeze out every remaining competitive district probably isn’t possible and it’s just plain wrong. The maps would have to be severely gerrymandered to reach 9-0.
Districts should make geographic sense and keep communities of interest intact. Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around.
What’s most disheartening is hearing some say, “Well, other states are doing it, so why shouldn’t we?” Two wrongs don’t make a right. Indiana shouldn’t mimic the worst political habits from elsewhere. We should set a better example of fairness and responsibility.
Finally, I truly believe that a variety of viewpoints representing our state isn’t a bad thing. Having different ideas and experiences in the room leads to better decisions and a stronger democracy. Indiana is diverse in thought, and our congressional map should reflect that, not erase it.
Adam Aasen, Carmel City Council president
Editor,
As we pay our second property tax installment due Nov. 10, it’s worth noting that in April, lawmakers passed Senate Enrolled Act 1, describing it as “property tax relief.” In reality, it’s a shift away from businesses and onto homeowners. The law gives companies major breaks on business equipment and machinery, removing millions in taxable value that once helped fund schools, police, and local services.
Senate Enrolled Act 1 also gives new tax breaks to people who rent out homes, classified as non-homestead properties under the 2 percent cap. A typical landlord could see a large portion of their property value excluded once the deduction is fully phased in, saving hundreds each year while collecting the same rent.
The state controls who is taxed. Cities and counties don’t decide that. They only set the rate to raise enough money to keep local services running.
When the state exempts more business property, the local tax base
shrinks. To make up the difference, local officials raise rates on the remaining taxpayers, which means homeowners end up paying more.
Many of these changes are phased in over the next several years, meaning the gap will keep widening and local governments could face growing revenue shortfalls.
“Tax relief” sounds nice until you look closer. Indiana’s system shouldn’t reward those with the loudest voices. It should protect the residents who actually live here.
Brandon Wenger, Carmel
PUBLIC NOTICE
Crider & Crider, Inc. (4806 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with the Crider Office located at 10910 Creek Way in Zionsville, IN 46077. Run-off from the project site will discharge to Eagle Creek. Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company, Inc. at (317) 359-5411 or by email at krisholeyfield@fawilhelm.com.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT RESTRICTED FUND (#257)
Ordinance D-2798-25
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 17th day of November will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2025: $62,500 from the Opioid Settlement Restricted Fund (#257) To Opioid Settlement Restricted Fund (#257): Line Item 4359047-Grants $62,500
The source of revenue for the above is the Opioid Settlement Restricted Fund (#257). Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.
Jacob Quinn,
Clerk
Docket No. PZ-2025-00229 V, PZ-2025-00230 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 24th day of November, 2025 at 5:15 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 applications for an existing pergola:
UDO Section 2.08: Minimum 10-ft side yard setback required; 5-ft, 2-in requested, and UDO Section 5.02(B)(1): Minimum 25-ft setback of an accessory building behind front line of a principal building required; 1-ft in front of principal building requested.
With the property being known as: 13515 Dallas Court, Carmel, IN 46033.
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00229 V, PZ-2025-00230 V.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage .66, Section 29, Township 18, Range 4, FOSTER MANOR, Section 1, Lot 20, Parcel No. 16-10-29-02-05020.000
The petition can be examined on the City’s website through Public Documents- Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Yueling Chen & Qin Fu, owners’ PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2025-00219 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of November, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Allow for the continued placement of an existing private ice rink, together with existing and planned hard surfaces, which collectively provide lot coverage of approximately 60% (maximum 35% lot coverage permitted)
With the property being known as: 1705 West 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032.
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00219 V.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:
Part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, described as follows:
Begin at the Northeast comer of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 3 East; thence South on and along the East line of said West Half 293.0 feet to a point; thence West parallel with the North line of said Quarter Section 160.0 feet to a point; thence North parallel with the East line of said West Half 293.0 feet to the intersection with the North line of said Quarter; thence East on and along said North line, 160.0 feet to the place of beginning, in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Parcel No. 17-13-04-00-00-047.000
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.
James Irsay Arena, LLC
PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2025-00195 UV, PZ-2025-00223 V, PZ-2025-00227 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of November 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Sq., Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Use Variance and Development Standards Variance application to:
Seek approvals for the following variances for a proposed bakery and artisan kitchen in an R3/ Residential district:
Use Variance (UDO Section 2.11): To permit bakery and kitchen use where it is not a permitted use.
Development Standards Variance (UDO Section 2.12): To permit a maximum lot coverage of 41% where a maximum of 35% is allowed.
Development Standards Variance (UDO Section 3.14(B)): To waive the requirement for interconnected internal driveways between adjacent commercial lots.
On the property being known as: 625 E. 106th St., Carmel, IN 46280
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00195 UV, PZ-2025-00223 V, and PZ2025-00227 V.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: College Plaza, Lot 37
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.
PETITIONERS
Euna Baek & Young Hwan You
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2025-00218 SU
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 24th day of November, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers,1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Use application to: Allow for continued use of an existing private ice rink on property zoned S-1.
With the property being known as: 1705 West 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032.
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00218 SU.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:Part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 3 East, described as follows:Begin at the Northeast comer of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 3 East; thence South on and along the East line of said West Half 293.0 feet to a point; thence West parallel with the North line of said Quarter Section 160.0 feet to a point; thence North parallel with the East line of said West Half 293.0 feet to the intersection with the North line of said Quarter; thence East on and along said North line, 160.0 feet to the place of beginning, in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Parcel No. 17-13-04-00-00-047.000
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.
James Irsay Arena, LLC
PETITIONERS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2025-00235 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 24th day of November, 2025 at 5:15 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: UDO Section 5.02(B)(3): The combined square footage of the ground floor area of garages and/or accessory buildings shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the principal building; 130% requested.
With the property being known as: 11581 Larkspur Ln, Carmel, IN 46032.
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00235 V.
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 1.00 Section 5, Township 17, Range 3 LARKSPUR PHASE I Lot 17
The petition can be examined on the City’s website through Public Documents- Laserfiche.
All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.
Kevin Schluchter
PETITIONER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER
Docket No. PZ-2025-00233 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 24 day of November, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Sq., 2nd Flr., Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to:
The combined square footage of the ground floor area of garages and/or accessory buildings shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the principal building, 118% requested.
With the property being known as:10592 Lakeshore Drive East (Briar Creek, Lot 72)
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00233 V .
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 0.44, Section 8, Township 17, Range 4, BRIAR CREEK, Section 1, Lot 72
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.
Wesley McIntyre PETITIONERS
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS CARMEL, INDIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND (FUND#101) Ordinance D-2799-25
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the City of Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of the City of Carmel, at their regular meeting place at Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on the 17th day of November 2025, will consider the following appropriation in excess of the budget for 2025:
$50,000.00 from the General Fund Operating Balances (Fund #101) To
General Fund (Fund #101): Line Item 4359000– Special Projects (Parks Department 1125)$50,000.00
The source of revenue for the above is the General Fund (Fund #101).
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2025-00220 V & PZ-2025-00221 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 25th day of November 2024 at 6.00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers Room, 1 Civic Sq, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Docket No. PZ-2025-00220 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(3) – The combined square footage of the ground floor area of a private garage and/or accessory building shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the principal building; 364% requested.
Docket No. PZ-2025-00221 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(1)(a) – Accessory Buildings shall be set back 25 ft behind the front line of the Principal Building; approximately 60 ft in front of the Principal Building requested.
With the property being known as: 4370 W 126th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00220 V & PZ-2025-00221 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 1.21 Section 30, Township 18, Range 3, Parcel No. 17-09-30-00-00-032.000.
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.
Applicant, and ePlan/ProjectDox contact: Rob can be contacted at 317-999-5541 and rob@bespokein. com. 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.
Robert & Sarah Cooper - PETITIONERS
Sponsors: Councilor(s) Aasen and Taylor
ORDINANCE NO. D-2780-25
(AS AMENDED)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 3-44 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE
Synopsis:
An Ordinance amending Section 3-44 which removes the requirement that the Common Council publish notice for zoning map changes. The Plan Commission already publishes notice for zoning map changes.
WHEREAS, Section 3-44 designates public hearing and public notice requirements for changes to the Official Zoning Map, Annexations, and Text Amendments to the City Code Chapter 10; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to remove language requiring the Common Council to publish notice for changes to the Official Zoning Map as such notice is already provided by the Plan Commission of the City of Carmel.
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 subsection of the Carmel City Code Section is hereby amended to read as follows:
Ҥ3-44 PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ORDINANCES CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, ANNEXATIONS, AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 10.
(a) Every recommendation of an ordinance changing the official zoning map and/or annexation of real estate to the municipal corporate boundaries and/or a recommendation for a text amendment to the City Code, Chapter 10, shall be placed on the agenda of the Common Council as a public hearing.
(b) Notice of the public hearing on an ordinance seeking to change the official zoning map shall be given in conformance with Indiana law. Notice of the public hearing on an ordinance seeking to annex real property into the City’s corporate boundaries shall be given by the petitioner in conformance with Indiana law. The cost of such notices shall be the responsibility of the person requesting the hearing. It shall be the responsibility of such person to provide proof of the publication of the notice required herein to the Clerk at least two (2) business days prior to the hearing date.
(c) All legal notices for recommendation of annexations shall include a common address. A general description, when no such address exists, of the location of the parcel identified in the petition that is easily recognizable by the public.
(d) The public hearing shall be conducted before the Common Council in the same manner as all other public hearings are conducted before the Common Council.”
Section 4. 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 5. 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 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, this 6th day of October 2025, by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
Adam Aasen, President Matthew Snyder, Vice-President
Rich Taylor (Not Present) Anthony Green
Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers
Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke
Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 7th day of October 2025, at 11:15 A.M
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 7th day of October 2025, at 11:30 P.M.
Sue Finkam, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Prepared by: Ted Nolting
Kroger Gardis & Regas LLP
111 Monument Circle, Suite 900 Indianapolis, IN 46204
ORDINANCE NO. D-2781-25 (AS AMENDED)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 8-37 AND 8-46 OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE Synopsis: Ordinance regulating the use of public parking spaces.
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 regulation being codified, in part, under Carmel City Code §8-37 and § 8-46; 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 property.
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 subsection of Carmel City Code Section 8-46 is hereby added, and shall read as follows:
“
§ 8-46 General Parking Restrictions.
(e) No person shall park a vehicle in any public parking space in any manner that crosses any of the public parking space’s lines or markings or so that the vehicle is not entirely within the parking area allocated for a single vehicle, excluding vehicles having an overall length in excess of twenty (20) feet that are temporarily parked during the actual performance of a bona fide commercial service, construction, or delivery to an adjacent property. This subsection shall only apply where the applicable public parking space’s lines or markings are visible.”
Section 3. The following subsection of Carmel City Code Section 8-37 is hereby added, and shall read as follows:
Ҥ 8-37 Fifteen-Minute Loading Zones.
(22) The first two spaces on the south side of 2nd Street SW west of Monon Boulevard.”
Section 4. 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 Sections 8-37 and 8-46 are 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 6th day of October 2025, by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL
Adam Aasen, President Matthew Snyder, Vice-President
Rich Taylor (Not Present) Anthony Green
Jeff Worrell Teresa Ayers
Shannon Minnaar Ryan Locke
Anita Joshi
ATTEST:
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 7th day of October 2025, at 11:15 A.M.
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 7th day of October 2025, at 11:30 A.M.
Sue Finkam, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jacob Quinn, Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Docket No. PZ-2025-00222 V
Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 25th day of November 2024 at 6.00 p.m. in the Carmel City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers Room, 1 Civic Sq, Carmel, IN 46032, will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Docket No. PZ2025-00222 V UDO Section 5.02(B)(1)(a) – Accessory Buildings shall be set back 25 ft behind the front line of the Principal Building; approximately 60 ft in front of the Principal Building requested.
With the property being known as: 4444 W 126th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077
The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2025-00222 V
The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Acreage 4.70 Section 30, Township 18, Range 3, Parcel No. 17-09-30-00-00-036.000.
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. Applicant, and ePlan/ProjectDox contact: Rob can be contacted at 317-999-5541 and rob@bespokein.com. 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.
Robert A. Cooper of Bespoke Construction, LLC. on behalf of Janine Zee-Cheng, ownerPETITIONER
0.19 acres at 31 1st Ave NW, Carmel, IN 46032
Parcel # 16-09-25-12-02-027.000
0.20 acres at 0 1st Ave NW, Carmel, IN 46032
Parcel # 16-09-25-12-02-028.000, as further described:
Lots numbered 3 and 10 in Simeon Hawkins Addition to Bethlehem (now Carmel), an addition in Hamilton County, Indiana, as per plat thereof, recorded in Deed Record 30, Page 441 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana excepting therefrom the following described property which was conveyed to the City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission by Quitclaim Deed recorded on March 2, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007012511 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County Indiana:
A portion of the property of the Carmel Civic Square Building Corporation
A part of Instrument Number 9006320
May 28, 2006
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East of the Second Principal Meridian, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana and also being a port of Lots Numbered Three (3) and Ten (10) in Simeon Hawkins Addition to Bethlehem (now the City of Carmel) recorded in Deed Book 30, page 441 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeastern corner of Lot Numbered Three (3) in said Simeon Hawkins Addition; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds West (Basis of Bearings assuming the East Line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 25, Township 18 North. Range 3 East to be North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East) 10.00 feet along the eastern line of said Lot 3 to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description (all of the courses contained within this description are parallel with or perpendicular to said eastern line); thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds West 52.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds West 19.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds East 17.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds West 90.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds East 35.00 feet to the eastern line of said Lot 10; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds East 109.00 feet along the eastern lines of said Lots 10 and 3 to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.095 acres (4,138 square feet), more or less.
AND
0.09 acres at 0 1st Ave NW, Carmel, IN 46032 16-09-25-12-02-028.001, as further described:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 18 North, Range 3 East of the Second Principal Meridian, Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana and also being a port of Lots Numbered Three (3) and Ten (10) in Simeon Hawkins Addition to Bethlehem (now the City of Carmel) recorded in Deed Book 30, page 441 in the Office of the Recorder of Hamilton County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeastern corner of Lot Numbered Three (3) in said Simeon Hawkins Addition; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds West (Basis of Bearings assuming the East Line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 25, Township 18 North. Range 3 East to be North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East) 10.00 feet along the eastern line of said Lot 3 to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description (all of the courses contained within this description are parallel with or perpendicular to said eastern line); thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds West 52.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds West 19.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds East 17.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds West 90.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 13 seconds East 35.00 feet to the eastern line of said Lot 10; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds East 109.00 feet along the eastern lines of said Lots 10 and 3 to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.095 acres (4,138 square feet), more or less.
AND 0.03 acres at 0 Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 16-09-25-12-00-001.000, as further described:
PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, CLAY TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 10 in Simeon Hawkin’s Addition, the plat of which is recorded in Deed Book 30, Page 441, in the Office of the Recorder of said Hamilton County; thence north 89 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds east a distance of 10.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 14 in the original plat of the Town of Bethlehem, the plat of which is recorded in Deed Book “E”, Page 512 in said Recorder’s Office; thence south 00 degrees 01 minute 47 seconds east, along the west line of lots 14 and 13 in said original plat of the Town of Bethlehem, a distance of 131.11 feet to the southwest corner of said lot 13; thence south 89 degrees 12 minutes 04 seconds west a distance of 10.00 feet to the southwest corner of lot 3 in said Simeon Hawkin’s addition; thence north 00 degrees 01 minute 47 seconds west, along the east line of said lots 3 and 10 in said Simeon Hawkin’s addition, a distance of 131.12 feet to the point of beginning.
AND
0.15 acres at 40 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032 16-09-25-12-02-026.000, as further described:
Part of lot 2 in Simeon Hawkin’s Addition to Bethlehem, now Carmel, described as follows: Begin 25 ½ feet west of the southeast corner of said lot and run west 48 feet; north 132 feet; east 48 feet, south to beginning point, in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Section 25, Township 18, Range 3, Simeon Hawkins lot Pt 2
Subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Notice is given hereby that The City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission (“CRC”) will open and consider written offers of purchase (the “Proposals”) of the parcels of real estate that are depicted as Parcel # 16-09-25-12-02-027.000, Parcel # 16-09-25-12-02-028.000, Parcel # 16-09-25-12-02-028.001, Parcel # 16-09-25-12-00-001.000 (partial), and Parcel # 16-09-25-12-02-026.000 (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Parcels”). The Parcels are approximately 0.19, 0.20, 0.09, 0.03, and 0.15 acre in size.
CRC will open the Proposals at 6:30 p.m. local time on November 19th, 2025, as part of a Meeting called by the CRC to be held at the Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 (the “Public Opening”), unless a Special Meeting is called at a date differing with proper public notice. The Proposals shall be submitted to CRC at One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 (“City Hall”). The deadline for submission of Proposals is 5:00 p.m. local time on November 19th, 2025, (the “Receipt Deadline”). At least five days before the Public Opening, interested parties will be able to obtain from the CRC Offices information concerning the room in which the Public Opening will occur.
The offer by CRC of the Parcels for sale is made on the conditions set forth below (the “Conditions for Acquisition”).
Permitted Use: Shall be any mixed-use development with preference given to for-sale condominiums. The project shall (a) have architectural and design characteristics commensurate with the design of other redevelopment projects on Main Street; (b) provide adequate on-site parking for new uses; and (c) provide Storm Water Management for Parcels and coordinate stormwater management system to include surrounding areas and existing City infrastructure coming from properties to the north, west, east and south.
CRC Contribution: CRC is not committing to make any contribution to, or investment in, the Parcels.
Minimum Offering
Price: $2,450,000,, which is the average of two appraisals.
Earnest Money: A non-refundable deposit of $5,000.00 (all of which shall be applicable against the purchase price for the Parcels).
Parcel Condition: The Parcels are being offered on an “as-is” basis.
Current Conditions: The Parcels currently serve as parking lots, vacant office, and parking garages.
Due Diligence: The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs of due diligence with respect to the Parcels, including, without limitation, costs to: (a) obtain title insurance, a survey, and new or updated environmental reports; and (b) perform tests and inspections.
Acquisition Date: The sale and purchase of the Parcels shall occur
on or before December 17, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), at which time, the successful bidder shall: (a) pay to CRC the purchase price; and (b) acquire fee simple title to the Parcels.
Additional
Requirements: The successful bidder must satisfy the following requirements:
(a) the purchase price shall be paid on the Closing Date; (b) all Proposals shall include proof of available funds; and (c) commit to using the Parcels for the Permitted Use.
Preferential Features: The CRC will give preference to a plan that incorporates surrounding parcels, includes condominiums developed as flats, and includes complementary architecture.
Proposal Requirements: Each Proposal must comply with the requirements of this Notice.
CRC has caused to be prepared the exhibits listed below (the “Exhibits”), and CRC will make all of the Exhibits available at the CRC Offices for examination and use by all interested persons. This Notice, together with the Exhibits, constitutes the “Bid Package”.
Exhibit A Instructions to Bidders
Exhibit B Form Proposal
Exhibit C Outline of Project Agreement
Requests for information concerning the Bid Package or requests for access to inspect the Parcels should be directed to: Henry Mestetsky, Executive Director, Carmel Redevelopment Commission, 580 Veterans Way, Carmel, Indiana 46032; telephone: (317) 819-7207; e-mail hmestetsky@carmel.in.gov. RFP Materials and Exhibits referenced will be made available at this office prior to bids due.
CRC reserves the right to: (a) consider or reject without consideration any Proposals that do not satisfy the Proposal Requirements; (b) reject any or all Proposals; and (c) make an award to the highest and best bidder, as described more particularly in the Bid Package, even if the Proposal submitted by the highest and best bidder does not satisfy all of the Conditions for Acquisition. In determining the highest and best bidder, CRC shall take into consideration the following:
(a) The purchase price for the Parcels, as proposed in each Proposal.
(b) The general business reputation of the bidder.
(c) The experience of the bidder with respect to the operation of projects similar to the bidder’s proposed Permitted Use of the Parcels (the “Similar Projects”).
(d) The proposed pro forma, site plan and abuilding massing.
(e) The record of the bidder with respect to the operation of Similar Projects in compliance with plans, permits, and laws.
(f) The current ability of the bidder to operate the Parcels in compliance with plans, permits, and laws.
(g) The financial resources of the bidder and its principals.
(h) The financial resources of the bidder’s equity investors.
(i) The extent to which the Proposal incorporates the Preferential Features.
Satisfaction by the bidder of the Proposal Requirements, compliance of the bidder with the Conditions for Acquisition, and satisfaction by the bidder of any additional requirements of the Bid Package.
(j) Any other factors that CRC determines to be important in carrying out and serving: (i) the Conditions for Acquisition; (ii) the legal purposes of CRC; and (iii) the interests of The City of Carmel, Indiana, and its residents, from the standpoint of both human and economic welfare.
A successful bidder will be required to execute a binding Project Agreement with CRC that is acceptable to CRC and that commits the bidder to: (a) satisfy the Conditions for Acquisition; and (b) fulfill the commitments made by the bidder in its Proposal. The Project Agreement shall include the terms and conditions outlined on Exhibit C to the Bid Package.
A bid submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each:
Beneficiary of the trust; and
Settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.
Dated: 10/28/25 and 11/04/25 The City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission
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