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By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Ongoing developments in downtown and Grand Park and the 2027 city budget were among the topics Westfield Mayor Scott Willis addressed during his July 16 quarterly town hall meeting.
The Park & Poplar mixed-use development kicks off this summer. The $123 million project will include office spaces, retail, restaurants, apartments and brownstone residential units.
Willis said the project is scheduled for completion in 2028 and is one of several ongoing and upcoming developments in Westfield’s core.
“A lot of things are coming to life in our downtown area,” he said. “Why should you care? It’s going to provide a lot more restaurants in our downtown area. Because we’ll have people living and working in our downtown. It’s going to bring in more restaurants and more activities for families in the area. But also, it finally provides a solution for parking.”
A Planned Unit Development for the project was approved in spring 2025. Part of the agreement calls for a $22 million, 523-space parking garage and a pedestrian plaza to be paid for by the city, with $11 million generated by tax increment financing.
Willis said parking garages are a key component to development, adding that the community will be careful when choosing which projects to support.
“We are not creating a Carmel,” he said. “I love Carmel. It’s a fantastic city. I like Fishers. I like Noblesville. We will be very unique to those communities. We’re going to have a lot of green space, a lot of walkable activities for the families. Yes, we will also have some components of what we were accustomed to see in other downtown areas — that is the model for developing a downtown today — but we’re going to be uniquely Westfield.”
Construction on the city’s downtown Park Street improvement project kicked off in mid-May and Willis said the street will become a walkable destination for residents, with live music, public outdoor seating and plenty of restaurants. The street already is known as
“restaurant row,” and Willis said even more options are expected to open. Plans call for the brick-paved road to be closed to vehicle traffic in the evenings Thursday through Sunday, to provide a pedestrian-plaza atmosphere.
“It’s just going to be a fun place to gather and spend time with your friends and enjoy the food,” he said. “That’s going to be done this summer or this fall.”
Willis noted that landscaping for the project likely will be ongoing through spring 2027. He said the city has similar plans for nearby Jersey Street, including brick pavers and pedestrian amenities, along with a modern art project that celebrates Westfield’s history.
“I’m not an art guy,” Willis stressed, “Oftentimes, I look at art, I scratch my head and say, ‘I’m not sure how you got that, but OK.’ But this was one you could actually look at it, you could put the story together.”
Indiana artist Aaron S. Coleman has been selected to create the public sculpture to honor the city’s Underground Railroad heritage. Called “Hold the Stars,” the art piece will be made with white oak and stainless steel and will be installed at the Grand on Main development.
The artwork features two hands cupped together surrounding a lighted representation of the Big Dipper constellation, which was used by escaping enslaved people to help find their way north.
The city is moving forward with creating a Grand Park District, which will create a walkable sports-centered development zone next to Grand Park Sports
Campus. Willis said the development will benefit the whole community.
“We want people living, working and playing inside of Grand Park,” he said. “That will bring more restaurants to Grand Park. That will bring more tourism options for those who come into Grand Park, and — guess what — you’re not fighting kids with cleats in the restaurants or fighting the traffic that comes every weekend into Grand Park because of all the activities happening there.”
Instead, he said, Grand Park visitors will stay in the district for meals and other activities.
Keystone Construction will build the first mixed-use development in the district, with restaurants and retail on the main level and apartments above. A parking garage is included in the plan, he said, because the development will be built on what’s now a parking lot.
Willis said Keystone plans to build a second, similar mixed-use project after the first is complete. For more, visit westfieldecdev.com/grand-park-district.
Preliminary planning for the city’s 2027 budget has begun, Willis said, and he will review each department budget before the spending plan is presented to the public and to the Westfield City Council.
“Just a reminder — we use zero-based budgeting,” he said. “I brought that in when I became mayor. What zero-based budget? At the beginning of each year, everybody’s line-item budget goes to $0 and they have to re-justify every dollar
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they spend.”
Willis said the fiscal impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1 has not been fully felt by the community. He said there was some revenue reduction this year, mitigated in part by growth that will lead to a slight increase in 2027 revenue.
“But in 2028, we fall off a cliff,” he said. “We’re anticipating about $8 to $10 million — not $8 to 10 million more; it’s eight to $10 million less — and right now, I don’t know how we’re going to deal with that. Legislators keep saying they’re going to make some tweaks, so we’re trying not to overreact.”
However, he said, the city is looking at cuts now, just in case those tweaks don’t happen.
“We can’t just chop our knees off in one year and take that cut,” he said. “We’ve got to start easing into it, start adjusting how we function as a city. But what I commit to every single one of you, is, we’re looking at the budget from the lens of if this directly impacts our residents, we don’t cut it.”
The City of Westfield has been awarded a $121,500 grant from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Program to support technology upgrades for the city’s new Emergency Operations Center, part of the new Westfield Police Department headquarters.
WPD’s new $35 million headquarters is under construction, with completion expected in 2027.
The grant funds will be used for updated communication tools, digital displays, secure access technology and other equipment for Westfield police, fire, emergency management, Informatics Department and regional partners to share information and coordinate effectively during emergencies, according to a news release.
“This investment will help ensure our public safety teams have reliable technology and timely information when every second matters,” Mayor Scott Willis stated. “As Westfield continues to grow and host major events, we must also continue strengthening
our ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies. We appreciate the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s support of this important project.”
The EOC will serve as a central location for coordinating responses to severe weather, public safety incidents, cyber threats, large-scale events and other emergencies. The grant-funded improvements will make it easier for multiple agencies to work together, view the same information and make
informed decisions in real time,
news release stated.
The project also will strengthen the city’s technology systems by improving reliability, protecting sensitive information and reducing the risk of interruptions during an emergency.
The State Homeland Security Program provides federal funding for state and local agencies to prepare for, protect against and respond to terrorism, natural disasters and other major emergencies.
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The City of Westfield is renewing a contract with StreetScan USA, which scans city roadways, rates their condition and provides an online platform for the city to prioritize projects.
The city’s Board of Public Works approved the contract, pending legal review, after a July 22 presentation by Director of Engineering Michael Pearce, who said the city contracts a new scan every two years to update condition ratings on all of the city’s roadways.
“We are due for a new scan this year,” he said. “The total cost of the scan is $60,380, (which is) in line with what we’d expect to pay as we grow and continue to add 10 to 15 miles of street a year to our system.”
A licensing fee to use the related software adds another $16,000, which Pearce said is comparable to other systems.
“It’s a nice online software, because you can track all of the previous maintenance you’ve done on those roadways,” he said. “You can plan future maintenance. It’s a color-coded system based on condition, so you can see where our roads that are in more need of attention are easily. You can filter those down through the system and just focus on those, specifically. So, it’s worked well for us.”
Pearce said before contracting with Massachusetts-based StreetScan, city employees did the work manually.
“Our staff would drive every road in the city every year and give a condition rating,” he said. “As we get to over 300 centerline miles of road, that becomes a bigger and bigger job for us. So, there’s a lot of benefits from a staffing standpoint to have something like this.”
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A new development in Westfield is moving forward after a rezone was introduced July 27, with plans calling for up to 270 new homes on 127 acres on the west side of Eagletown Road south of 186th Street.
The Westfield City Council reviewed the proposal for the Eagle West neighborhood in first reading during its July 27 meeting. Ryan Collingwood, associate city planner with the city’s Community Development Department, told the council that the development would offer single-family homes for sale, with a central amenity space, a tree preservation plan and trails that connect to existing public trails.
Jon Dobosiewicz of Nelson & Frankenberger, representing developer Pulte Homes, told the council that the development would include about 45 acres of open and green space and two lot types — one for homes with front-loading garages and one for homes with side-loading garages.
Dobosiewicz said the proposed homes would have between 2,300 and 3,300 square feet of living space, and would sell for between $450,000 and $600,000. Neighborhood access would be through entry points on Eagletown Road and 186th Street.
Plans call for multiuse public paths along the various roads and internal paths within the development, according to the project narrative.
“An amplitude of amenities are provided within Eagle West to create a welcoming and connected community environment,” the project narrative stated. “A centralized pool and pool house as well as pickleball courts, a playground, dog park and gathering
shelter have been designed to enhance the community.”
A public hearing on the proposed rezone request was scheduled for Aug. 3 in front of the Westfield Plan Commission, with a Plan Commission workshop set for Sept. 21. The commission is expected to vote on a recommendation Oct. 5, with the rezone tentatively returning to the council Oct. 12.
Some councilors expressed concern that they hadn’t been told about the proposed development before it was placed on the agenda. They noted that they usually meet individually with developers ahead of time to discuss projects.
Dobosiewicz said he had met with councilors about the project the previous year, but Pulte chose to hold off on it while the city went through its comprehensive plan process. He added that he still could sit down with councilors to discuss details.
Fill the Bus event set – Culver’s of Westfield at Grand Park will host a Fill the Bus event supporting Options School of Westfield. People can donate school supplies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the restaurant, 17651 Sun Park Dr.
‘Mothers’ Room’ planned at Colts Camp — Holiday Rambler, an RV manufacturer, will host a “Mothers’ Room” at Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, giving nursing mothers an air-conditioned, private space at the event.
The Mothers’ Room RV will be next to the Colts Kids Camp area across from the Play 360 field. The Westfield Milk Bank will provide supplies and brochures for anyone who may be in need of Milk Bank services.
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A proposal to establish a city court system was introduced to the Westfield City Council July 27, part of the city’s move toward becoming a second-class city in 2028.
The ordinance calls for the City Court of Westfield to start Jan. 1, 2028, and be presided over by an elected city court judge. However, Chief of Staff Danielle Carey-Tolan told the council that the ordinance is the first of many steps the city will have to take before a city court is officially established.
— some city courts are cost-neutral, others bring in less revenue than they generate.
Willis added that other Hamilton County mayors strongly encouraged him to move forward with a city court. Although adding a city court is not a required part of becoming a second-class city, he said it makes sense for the community.
“(It) gives us 18 months to thoughtfully plan and implement the courts — and that’s everything from the facilities, technology, staffing and also coordination with the Indiana Office of Court Services,” she said. “Again, this does not mean that we’re creating a court yet. There’s still a lot of things that we have to do between now and adopting. But this is just the first step to do that”
Mayor Scott Willis said approving the ordinance indicates that the council is interested in moving forward with the idea.
“It makes no sense to do this if you guys don’t want a city court,” he said. “So, before we invest all this time and energy to put the wheels in motion, this is step one. Do you want a city court or not?”
Councilors expressed interest, but also wanted more information, such as the benefits, the costs and where the court will meet. Willis said some of those questions will have to be answered as the city moves through the process. He said there is a cost, but the court also generates revenue
“We’ve lost some cases that, if it would have been (in) a Westfield City Court, I’m pretty confident we wouldn’t have, especially around zoning and enforcement of our rules,” he said. “We’re relying on Noblesville to do what they think is right and — not that I have a problem with Noblesville — but it’s a whole different city with a whole different set of ordinances. So, I think emphatically, (it’s) the right direction for our city. I still need to understand a little bit better the costs. We’re still flushing some things out, but on the surface, to me, it’s a yes.”
Carey-Tolan said the ordinance would have to be approved by fall to ensure a judge position is on the ballot in 2027. The ordinance specifies who can run for that position.
“To be eligible to hold the office of city court judge, the person must be a resident of the city during the term of office and must be an attorney in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Indiana,” the ordinance states. “The city court judge shall be elected by the voters of the City of Westfield and shall serve a term of four years, beginning at noon Jan. 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.”
The ordinance will return to the council for a vote at a later date.
Movies in the Plaza — The final Movies In The Plaza event is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Grand Junction Plaza, with a screening of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
FiA North Indy to host meet-andgreet — Females in Action, or FIA, is a national nonprofit organization active in 24 states. The groups host free, peerled outdoor workouts for all women, all
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ages and all fitness levels. The North Indy group meets at 7 a.m. Saturdays at Dillon Park Disc Golf and 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Westfield-Washington Public Library parking lot for a walk. The North Indy group will host a coffee meet-ngreet from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 22 at Epic Coffee, 7249 E. 146th St. in Carmel for women to learn more about the organization.
By Samantha Kupiainen news@currentinwestfield.com
In 1980, a 7-year-old boy from Arizona, Chris James Greicius, was battling leukemia, and his illness ended up changing the path for millions of children facing critical illnesses around the globe.
Greicius wanted to someday be a police officer, and his community came together to make his wish come true. Today, that organization has expanded and operates a nonprofit organization, Make-A-Wish, to help grant the wishes of other children with critical illnesses.
Westfield resident Scarlett Bir, 6, is one such child. At age 3, she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor, which has required a mix of chemotherapy and radiation. At the onset of her diagnosis, Scarlett’s aunt submitted her name and story for consideration to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
everything they need to simply enjoy the trip and their time together. If the child needs special accommodations, MakeA-Wish plans for that, too. Volunteers work behind the scenes to make it all happen.
“We serve any child with a critical illness,” said Leslie Hurst, Vice President of Advancement at Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. “Any other background on the child with a critical illness, such as socio-economic background, doesn’t matter. As long as you are a child with a critical illness within that three-state area, within our chapter, it is our vision and our mission to grant life-changing wishes for any child with a critical illness.”
Wish recipients meet with a Make-AWish “wish granter” so the child can tell them their one true wish. Bir’s wish was to visit Disney World and, along with her family, she went in May 2024. Bir’s diagnosis limited what she could do, but her family found ways to make the visit safe.
“We did all of the character meals and she rode all the rides,” said Sam Bir, Scarlett’s mom. “We made it a ‘yes’ trip for her. We let her do whatever she wanted. We would give her a little bit of redirection if it was something outrageous, so we wouldn’t have to say no.”
Make-A-Wish takes care of all the planning and logistics for each wish, ensuring a child and their family have
Bir’s trip with Make-A-Wish served as the family’s transition outside of their “bubble.” While Bir was going through treatment, the family spent much of their time at the hospital or at home, not venturing too far for fear of her getting sick because she was immunocompromised.
“We didn’t come back with a single illness,” Sam said. “It gave us confidence to do things in the world again. If we can survive Disney World, we felt like we could do anything. After that, we came back and she had a good MRI. It was her best MRI she’d had.”
Often, Make-A-Wish impacts the whole family, not only the child whose wish was granted.
“A wish can restore hope and it can strengthen families and create joyful memories that last long after the wish itself,” Hurst said. “You forget how you take your health for granted until you don’t have it and then it impedes everything that you want to do. It positively impacts the entire family, not just the wish kid. The entire family is impacted by one child’s critical illness.”
For more, visit oki.wish.org/sayyes.
Beekeepers club — North Central Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Cool Creek Nature Center in Westfield, 2000 E. 151st St. Meetings are free for all levels of beekeepers north of Indianapolis. Those interested in becoming beekeepers are welcome. Learn more at facebook.com/groups/ncbclub.
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The City of Westfield’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the city’s first Wind and Wonder Day, a free community event set for 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at Freedom Trail Park, Field 3, 500 Deer Walk Trace.
“Wind and Wonder Day will be a breezy afternoon of creativity and fun, featuring multiple activity stations inspired by the whimsical theme of wind,” a city news release stated. “Attendees are encouraged to explore at their own pace, enjoy the outdoors and engage in hands-on experiences for children and families.”
Activities will include:
• Decorate and fly colorful kites
• Create colorful pinwheels
• Build simple windchimes with beads, strings, bells and craft materials
• Fly paper airplanes
• Play with bubbles and giant bubble wands
Kite-making materials will be provided, but participants also can bring their own kites.
“Wind and Wonder Day is a great example of the creativity our Parks and Recreation team brings to Westfield,”
Mayor Scott Willis stated. “I am especially proud that this new program was developed by one of our interns, giving her the opportunity to turn an idea into a meaningful experience for our community.”
Planning and development of Wind and Wonder Day was led by Recreation Programming Intern Adria Van Ostrand.
“I have enjoyed the opportunities this internship has given me to give back to the community,” Van Ostrand stated.
“It will be incredibly rewarding to see all the effort that I put into this project pay off. I hope Wind and Wonder Day becomes a Westfield tradition that families look forward to.”
For more, visit westfieldin.gov/ windandwonder.
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The Westfield Washington Public Library has expanded its Library of Things with a new Teen Library of Things, a collection of hands-on kits designed to spark creativity, exploration and lifelong learning for teens.
The new Teen Library of Things offers teens ways to discover new hobbies, develop practical skills and explore interests. The new collection includes kits for those interested in drawing, SAT prep, board games, escape rooms and photography.
“When selecting the kits for the Teen Library of Things, we wanted to create a collection that reflects the interests of today’s teens while encouraging creativity, curiosity and lifelong learning,” stated Mindi Glenn, Teen Room supervisor. “Our hope is that every teen can find something that inspires them to try something new without having to purchase the materials themselves.”
Located in the teen department on the second floor, patrons can browse kits in person or online. Teen library
Teens can check out kits to explore interests through the new Westfield Washington Public Library Teen Library of Things. (Photo courtesy of WWPL)
cardholders can check out one kit at a time for one week.
The Westfield Library Foundation provided funding for the new collection. Executive Director Erin Downey stated that it’s important to make learning accessible beyond traditional books.
“We’re excited to help bring the Teen Library of Things to life and make these hands-on learning opportunities available to teens in our community,” Downey stated.
For more, visit wwpl.lib.in.us.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Posh Picnic always features unique concepts.
Fittingly, the latest category to encourage creativity is called Outside the Box, said Sandra Pirkle, who handles publicity for the Coxhall Guild.
The eighth annual Posh Picnic is set from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Coxhall Gardens Cripe Pavilion tent at 11677 Towne Rd. in Carmel. The event, for adults only, is a fundraiser to benefit the Coxhall property and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation.
The challenge is for the guests at each table to design their own tablescape to be judged. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, whether casual or elegant, along with drinks of their choice. The early setup period is 2 to 4 p.m. Music will be provided by MGS DJs.
The other three judged categories are People’s Choice, On the Road Again and Most Posh.
Janice Trosky and Tina Malone are the event’s co-chairs.
Trosky said silent auction items include two tickets and a parking pass for the Indiana University football team’s Sept. 5 season opener; an annual pass to the Indianapolis Zoo for two adults and dependents; a foursome of golf at Wood Wind Golf Course; two nights in the Pullman car at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Indianapolis; and an Indiana Fever jersey signed by Caitlin Clark. Trosky said proceeds will go toward several projects.
“We are hoping to contribute to replacing the playhouses in the Children’s Garden,” Trosky said.
For more, visit coxhallguild.com.
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
A federal court case filed in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana sheds some light on a recent FBI raid of Westfield resident and developer James Andrew “Andy” Card.
Card, 62, founded Card & Associates Athletic Facilities, LLC., which developed the Pacers Athletic Center in Westfield, Finch Creek Fieldhouse in Noblesville and the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, among other projects. The raids took place July 16, the same day that the court case was filed — a civil action accusing Card of wire fraud and asking for the forfeiture of Card’s multimillion-dollar Florida home.
disbursements was transferred to an account called “CA Mishawaka Fieldhouse LLC,” which had two authorized signers — Card and his wife.
“The representations in the disbursements request(s) were materially false and made with intent to defraud the City of Mishawaka and others, as Card and the business did not in fact use all the funds disbursed … as payments or reimbursements for legitimate project costs,” the complaint states. “Instead, Card and the business caused certain funds … to be used for Card’s personal use and benefit.”
The Marco Island waterfront home is jointly owned by Card and his wife Martha. The court filing alleges that the Cards purchased the home by redirecting funds meant for the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, which he was developing for the City of Mishawaka, just east of South Bend.
The $38 million fieldhouse was funded through city, state and municipal bonds, with the bond debt paid for through tax increment financing. The project also received a $5.2 million state Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI, grant.
The court filing states that a development agreement was signed in January 2023. In April 2023, a disbursement of about $2.9 million was made to a Card & Associates account for “architectural services, developer services and reimbursements, crossroad engineers and pre-engineered metal building.”
Another disbursement was made in May 2023 of about $2.4 million for similar expenses. On two separate occasions, about $4.3 million of those
The complaint alleges that investigators traced funds meant for the fieldhouse through various accounts, and records show those funds eventually were used to pay for about $2.7 million of the Marco Island home’s $6.625 million purchase price.
Card released an email statement July 18, expressing hope that he will be “vindicated” as the case proceeds.
“Nothing is more important than the health and happiness of my family,” he stated. “I am, however, temporarily relinquishing control of the development division at Card and Associates and will manage operations (as CEO) for current facilities only. My professional reputation is paramount to me. I am hopeful I will be fully vindicated.”
Card & Associates was one of the firms under consideration in 2023 for operation and management of Grand Park in Westfield, but was not selected. In 2022, Card also expressed interest in purchasing Grand Park.
The company also submitted a proposal in 2023 to develop a Noblesville event center and parking garage, losing out to Patch Development. That project became The Arena at Innovation Mile.
Card & Associates’ website and social media are no longer active.
World Food Championships tickets on sale — The world’s largest live cooking competition will take place Oct. 15 to 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Three hundred international chefs, home cooks, pitmasters and culinary teams will compete live across 10 championship categories. The Indianapolis Pizza Festival will take place Oct. 17 in concurrence with the event. A special combo ticket will grant visitors access to both events. For more, visit worldfoodchampionships.com.
By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com
Buyers in the market for a luxury home can explore a unique option at Holliday Farms.
This month, The Agency, a luxury real estate company, will host tours for The Reverie, a new, 11,366-square-foot custom home at 4430 Elmscott Ridge. It has views of the seventh fairway on the Club at Holliday Farms’ Championship Golf Course.
The three-story home built by Scott Bates Custom Homes and designed by Goldberg Design Group has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and four half-bathrooms. High ceilings are a dominant feature. It has an in-home spa, water circuit, a waterfall that goes into a resort-style pool and a 20-foot entertainment wall.
Traci Garontakos, managing partner for The Agency’s Indianapolis office, and listing agent for the property said an in-home spa is a larger wellness trend for luxury homes and buyers.
“People no longer want to go to a gym,” she said. “They want it in their home.”
The Reverie is this year’s Dream Home by Indianapolis Monthly, an annual event that showcases popular trends and designs in residential home building. And unlike most years, the home is not spoken for.
The Reverie is on the market for $10.975 million
and will be move-in ready in October. It will be fully furnished. Furnishings are by Dare 2 Design. Kitchen appliances are Gaggenau, and the cabinetry is Doca.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a buyer,” Garontakos said.
Outside, there are retractable screens from Zionsville-based Phantom Screens. Landscaping is by P.J.E. Lawn Care & Landscaping.
“All the designers had free reign to show you what they can do,” Garontakos said.
Garontakos said the home is designed for the busy, high net-worth buyers who don’t have time to build a home themselves.
The Agency will use its national and global reach to find buyers. The Agency has 185 locations worldwide.
“We’ve made a name for ourselves in the new construction space,” Garontakos said.
Tours of the 2026 Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home are open this August. Learn more and buy tickets at indianapolismonthly.com/dreamhome.
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Area students studying to become teachers are among the more than 300 recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, a state program that supports future Indiana educators.
The scholarship program was established in 2016 and awards a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 per year — up to $40,000 total — to high-achieving high school and college students who commit to teach in an eligible Indiana school for at least five years.
This year, more than 1,000 students applied, representing more than 300 high schools in 90 of Indiana’s 92 counties, according to a news release.
Local recipients are:
• Claire Huntzinger, Hamilton Southeastern High School
• Claire Roehm, Hamilton Southeastern High School
• Claire Stuber; Fishers High School
• Jeran King, Fishers High School
• Madelyn Miller, Fishers High School
• Sarah Maudlin, Fishers High School
• Abigail Perkins, Carmel High School
• Kendall Wien, Carmel High School
• Meghan Weishaar, Carmel High School
• Nolan Peterson, Carmel High School
• Addison Thompson, Noblesville High School
• Hallie Martz, Noblesville High
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
In its first year, the Unified 4-H program was a success at the Hamilton County Fair July 16-20, according to organizers.
Unified 4-H is a new program in Hamilton County designed to make 4-H more inclusive for youth in third through 12th grade. The program follows a mentoring model similar to Unified sports programs, pairing youth participants — champions — with experienced 4-H members or trained volunteers.
Champions participated in two fair showcase days, displaying projects ranging from cake decorating, gardening and scrapbooking and showing livestock like rabbits and sheep.
Kathleen Bohde, 4-H youth development extension educator, said the program has been considered for many years.
“We have been researching how other counties have implemented a program similar to this,” Bohde said. “Last year, we were able to do some site visits to Hancock County’s Poss-Abilities program, and we wanted to then bring it back here to Hamilton County. The timing was just right for us to launch this program.”
Twenty-three mentors and 15 champions participated in the program, which is supported by the Love Like Lucy Fund, a memorial fund honoring the life of late 4-H member Lucy Koch, a Westfield resident who died in 2024.
“Lucy Koch was a third-grade, firstyear 4-H member before she passed away,” Bohde said. “We wanted to celebrate her legacy as a 4-H’er by utilizing her memorial funds to be the catalyst behind the start of the program. It has
been a great honor to celebrate and remember her in that special way.”
Chandra Manges, a Unified 4-H committee member, said the program had many successes in its first year. Her daughter, Kendall, was a mentor.
“Kendall is president of Champions Together at Fishers High School, and several of the kids from Champions Together were excited to be part of the Unified 4-H program,” Manges said. “They had come to see Kendall at the fair years prior to support her, so now we got to tell them they were a 4-H’er just like her, and they were so proud to exhibit a project.”
Bohde said plans are underway to expand project offerings and start the program earlier.
“We want to create 4-H opportunities for kids with all abilities to learn and grow so they can thrive in their community,” Bohde said. “Unified 4-H isn’t about changing who someone is. It’s about creating opportunities for every young person to discover what they can become. Adding the program with mentorship alongside youth has enriched our programs and created more culture for us to be accepting to all as we have always been in the past.”
For more, visit extension.purdue. edu/news/county/hamilton/2026/04/ unified-4-h.html.
By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
The defendants in a civil suit that alleges unchecked bullying of a student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Carmel have requested a judge reconsider a decision to allow the adult plaintiffs to use a pseudonym.
Attorneys for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette-In-Indiana; Trudy Schouten Young, diocese superintendent of schools; the Rev. Richard Doerr, OLMC pastor; OLMC Principal Timothy Fletcher; and OLMC Assistant Principal Deanna Cotter filed the motion to reconsider June 30.
The lawsuit, filed by the student’s parents, accuses OLMC officials and the diocese of failing to adequately address and prevent intensifying harassment of their son that became sexual in nature. The parents are identified as James Doe and Julie Doe in the suit.
The defendants argue that pseudonymity is an “extraordinary, disfavored exception” and that the plaintiffs’ seeking media coverage of the case is a contradiction to “any desire for privacy.”
“They demanded publicity, actively seeking widespread news coverage that not only broadcasted their complaint’s most ‘sensitive’ allegations to the general public, but added counsel’s inflammatory commentary going so far as to invoke Jesus’ name in support of their claims — thus implicitly accusing
Defendant of not only legal negligence, but also religious malfeasance and hypocrisy,” the motion states.
The defendants do not object to pseudonymity for the student, because he is a minor. Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued in their response to the motion that identifying the parents would naturally identify the student.
“Plaintiffs brought a matter of genuine public concern to light while doing exactly what the law encourages: protecting a child from being personally identified as the victim of sexual harassment and assault,” the response states. “The Diocese’s motion would punish that responsible course by exposing the very minor the Court has protected by making his parents’ names public.”
Current contacted the diocese for comment on the motion but did not receive a response before time of publication.
Tammy Meyer, an attorney for the plaintiffs, described the defendants’ motion to disallow pseudonyms as “deeply disappointing.”
“Families should never have to fear that seeking justice will expose their children to even more trauma,” Meyer stated. “If schools respond this way when parents speak up, other families may think twice before reporting bullying. That should concern every parent.”
A hearing on the motion to reconsider pseudonymity is set for 10 a.m. Aug. 5 in Hamilton County Superior Court 2.
American Senior Communities earn high rating — American Village Assisted Living, a member of American Senior Communities, has earned a deficiency-free annual state inspection from the Indiana State Department of Health for its assisted living services. A deficiency-free survey is the highest rating a senior care community can earn. American Senior Communities has facilities throughout central Indiana. For more, visit ASCCare.com/AVAL.
Ascension St. Vincent named top hospital — Ascension St. Vincent in Fishers and Carmel were named to Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals by State list. Clin-
ical outcomes, adherence to best practices, value of care and patient experience were all considered. The Ascension St. Vincent hospitals were two of 253 facilities nationwide that earned five stars. Thousands were evaluated.
Golf fundraiser nets $120K — Riverview Health Foundation announced that it raised more than $120,000 during the 34th annual Heartfelt Thanks Golf Tournament at Pebble Brook Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit patients and programs across Riverview Health, supporting the Foundation’s mission as it marks its 50th anniversary. For more, visit donate.riverview.org.
By Hannah VanLandingham hannah@youarecurrent.com
Parks and Recreation became its own department within the City of Westfield in January 2024. A little more than two years later, it has launched a successful internship program, designed to provide students with meaningful work experience.
Adria Van Ostrand and Charlotte Greer are this year’s Parks and Recreation summer interns. The program is coordinated by Westfield Markets Manager Molly O’Connor, who also is the interns’ supervisor.
“This summer was the first one that we introduced a more structured (and) formal internship program, with the intent to give both of them hands-on experience that would be meaningful for their career,” O’Connor said. “(We have been) giving them more ownership over the work that they are doing, and they both have taken those responsibilities and run with (them). They’ve both been doing a really excellent job.”
Van Ostrand is studying hospitality and tourism management at Indiana University, where she will be a junior in the fall.
Greer will be a senior in the fall, studying hospitality and tourism management and event and meetings management at Purdue University. Last year, she interned with the Westfield Welcome Team, getting the chance to work on-site at many events throughout the summer.
in June; “Red, White and Bloom” and “Dog Days of Summer” in July; and two upcoming themes — “National Farmers Market Week” Aug. 6 and “Par-Tee at the Market” Aug. 20. The “Dog Days of Summer” theme at the market was particularly successful.
Greer worked behind the scenes this summer for events with Parks and Recreation, getting to plan events and work out logistics.
“It’s fun for this internship, focusing on one event and seeing the logistics and what goes on behind the scenes, rather than just being on-site logistics and worrying about what’s happening at the event itself,” she said.
Greer’s work has focused on theme nights with the Westfield Farmers Market, planning six themes throughout the summer, such as “Race to the Market” in May; “Sweet Summertime”
“‘Dog Days of Summer,’ Molly said, was probably one of our biggest markets to date that she’s seen, which was very nice to be a part of,” Greer said. “For that (event), I contacted vendors. We had two mobile dog exercise vans … that was super cute, and just a bunch of adoptable dogs, therapy dogs and other organizations that were sharing information and stuff like that.”
Contacting vendors and working on the logistical side of event planning has been a new and exciting experience for Greer, offering learning opportunities throughout the process.
“I think it’s really interesting to do all the little things and (see) how it comes together,” she said. “Getting to
be a part of that hands-on experience, rather than just showing up and it being ready for you, like (instead of) ‘Oh, put this decoration here,’ (figuring out) why is the decoration going there? (It’s) been fun to figure out the back end of that.”
For more about Westfield Farmer’s Market theme nights, visit westfieldin.gov/ Westfield-Farmers-Market.
Van Ostrand has also been hard at work, planning Wind and Wonder Day, a community event set for Aug. 8 focused on celebrating the power of the wind through creative crafts and activities.
“I really like the whimsical part of it. I feel like that’s been a pretty big trend recently, so that’s been really nice,” Van Ostrand said. “Molly was saying that they’ve been wanting some kind of wind program, so I was like, ‘OK, well that works hand-in-hand,’”
Van Ostrand planned for activity booths as well as free play — kite decorating, paper airplane flying, pinwheel decorating, bubbles and wind chime decorating. She also worked with ven-
dors for the event and arranged for Kona Ice to be present as an option for those in attendance.
“It’s just a very chill (event). Families (can) come and work at their own pace, or bring a picnic, or bring their own kites and kind of just hang out there,” she said.
Like Greer, Van Ostrand enjoyed working with the logistical side of event management and looks forward to seeing the results of her hard work.
“I like being able to take the lead… I think that’s been really beneficial,” she said. “But I think my favorite part will be when it actually is happening, and seeing everything put together and being like, ‘Wait, I was the one who did all this,’ which will be really nice.”
For more about Wind and Wonder Day, visit westfieldin.gov/ windandwonder.
The intern program has proven a success and the department plans to continue with it in the future.
“We could not have possibly had two better interns this summer,” O’Connor said. “I could not be prouder of both of them. The growth that I’ve seen in both of them from week one to today has been incredible. They’ve been treated like actual members of our team since day one, and the work that they’ve been doing has been really impactful to the day-to-day operations of our team.”
ON THE COVER: Westfield Parks and Recreation summer interns have helped plan theme days at the Westfield Farmers Market, set for Thursday evenings at Grand Junction
• National Farmers Market Week
– Aug. 6 at Grand Junction Plaza
• Wind and Wonder – 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at Freedom Trail Park, Field 3, 500 Deer Walk Trace.
• Par-Tee at the Market – Aug. 20 at Grand Junction Plaza
Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant chain Birdcall is expanding into the Greater Indianapolis area, with site selection in process in the Carmel-Fishers-Westfield corridor.
According to Birdcall, a multi-unit franchise agreement for five restaurants has been signed for the Indy metro area.
“Leading the development is Nikunj Patel, an experienced franchise operator and owner of multiple Nekter Juice Bar locations in the Chicagoland area,” a news release stated. “He is partnering with an accomplished multiunit, multistate restaurant group with a proven track record of successfully developing and operating dozens of franchise locations across the Midwest.”
In addition to Hamilton County, areas in the southern part of the metro area are under consideration.
“This partnership represents exactly where Birdcall is headed,” stated Justin Livingston, vice president of franchise development. “Nikunj has built an impressive business of his own and shares our passion for operational excellence and thoughtful growth.”
The restaurants will feature Birdcall’s signature atmosphere, with modern design, artwork, family-friendly dining spaces and self-order kiosks, according to the news release.
The menu features chicken sandwiches, hand-cut tenders, gluten-free nuggets and salads, alongside a vari-
ety of sides, specialty milkshakes and house-made sauces and dressings. The franchises also will offer draft beer and house-made margaritas.
Birdcall’s expansion into Indianapolis is part of the company’s plans to open nearly 100 restaurants in the Midwest over the next five years. Initial growth efforts will focus on Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin, with Indianapolis representing its first franchise development agreement in the region.
Birdcall operates a combined 17 restaurants in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas, with more than 20 additional locations in development nationwide.
For more, visit eatbirdcall.com.
Golf outing set — Westfield Young Professional Council will host its 4th annual golf outing for all skill levels Aug. 26 at Wood Wind Golf Course. The event is your chance to network with other young professionals of Westfield and Hamilton County while enjoying golf. For more and to register, visit westfieldchamberindy.com and click on the chamber events tab.
Former governor launches AI transition initiative — Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Rhode Island Gov.
Gina Raimondo recently announced the launch of RAISE US, a nonpartisan national organization that will partner with governors, employers, workers and training organizations to help the American workforce transition to an AI economy. For more, visit raiseus.ai.
Open mic nights at Grand Junction Brewery — Grand Junction Brewery, 1189 E. 181st St., is holding open mic nights at 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Participants can perform music, comedy, poetry or spoken word.
Column by Dr. Kennedy Penny
A stye — also known in medical terms as a hordeolum — is a common, often uncomfortable bump that develops along the eyelid. It occurs when one of the tiny oil glands near the base of your eyelashes becomes blocked and infected.
Although a stye can look alarming, it’s typically harmless and responds well to simple treatments. Still, guidance from an optometrist can make the healing process smoother.
Most people first notice a stye as a tender, red bump that may cause swelling, tearing, itching or a gritty sensation in the eye. In many cases, it resembles a small pimple. Although it can create discomfort, a stye rarely affects your vision. The majority develop externally, at the lash line, but there also are internal styes — on the inner eyelid — that can be more painful and may take longer to heal.
Optometrists play an important role in managing styes. During an eye exam, we evaluate whether the lesion is truly a stye or another condition that
may look similar, such as a chalazion, cyst or even an eyelid infection requiring urgent care. We also assess underlying issues like eyelid inflammation or gland dysfunction, both of which can increase the likelihood of a stye reoccurring.
Treatment usually begins with warm compresses that are applied for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day. This helps soften the blocked oil and encourages natural drainage. Your optometrist also may recommend gentle lid hygiene techniques, such as using a warm, diluted cleanser designed for the eyelids. In some cases — especially when the stye is persistent, unusually painful or accompanied by spreading redness — antibiotics may be prescribed. There is good news — with proper care and early attention, most styes resolve quickly.
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Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in north Indianapolis, part of Community Health Network, announced a new milestone in the early detection of lung cancer after performing its 1,000th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure using the Ion Endoluminal System.
Robotic bronchoscopy allows physicians to navigate deep into the lungs with enhanced precision and stability to biopsy small or hard-to-reach nodules, according to the announcement. Earlier and more accurate diagnosis of lung cancer gives patients more treatment options and improves survival rates.
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the dedication of our clinical team and their commitment to detecting lung cancer earlier, when it is most treatable,” stated Dr. Tom Schleeter, vice president, physician executive, CV Product Line. “Each procedure represents a patient who gained access to
advanced diagnostic care at a critical point in their health journey.”
Community Heart and Vascular Hospital is among more than 900 Ion programs across the United States and ranks in the top 50 globally for patient impact and top 10 in the north central region, according to the announcement.
For more, visit eCommunity.com.
Commentary by Larry Greene
Along Ironwood Golf Club in Fishers, this kitchen was reworked with brighter finishes, smarter storage, and a more inviting everyday layout.
• White cabinetry and quartz surfaces brighten the room while preserving a timeless, tailored look.
• A large green island adds contrast, seating and generous workspace at the center of the kitchen.
• Relocated appliances and expanded cabinetry improve function, storage and movement throughout the space.
• Patterned tile, open shelving and dark hardware bring warmth and personality.
• The refreshed layout now feels cohesive, comfortable and better suited for daily cooking and gathering.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy. com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke gets tremendous joy when he looks out over “Skynyrd Nation.”
“Our fan base is usually (age) 8 to 80,” he said. “They come to hear ‘Simple Man,’ ‘What’s Your Name” or ‘Tuesday’s Gone,’ ’Sweet Home Alabama’ and ‘Free Bird,’” Medlocke said. “Every night, the songs take on a little bit of a change to keep it fresh. I just love entertaining the audience and making them feel great.”
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner are co-headliners on the “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour, which lands at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center. Six Gun Sally is the opener.
“We go last every night,” Medlocke said. “They wanted it that way. (Foreigner) didn’t want to follow ‘Free Bird.’”
Medlocke, 76, played drums with Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1971-72 and left to rejoin his group Blackfoot. He returned to Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1996 as a guitarist at the urging of original member Gary Rossington, who died at age 71 in 2023.
“I love to see the audience feeling good and being happy about it,” Medlocke said. “I have often said this, if it wasn’t for the fans, we might be digging ditches or doing whatever else.”
Medlocke said the music Lynyrd Skynyrd created in the mid-1970s was remarkable. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, one of the primary songwriters, was killed in a 1977 plane crash along with two other band members Steve Gaines and sister Cassie Gaines, two pilots and the band’s road manager. Rossington and other band members Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Billy Powell and Artimus Pyle were seriously injured.
“I always called Ronnie a Southern poet. He just had that gift,” Medlocke said. “Ronnie could paint a picture in front of you that you could see with words and he was just a genius in my book.”
Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie’s younger brother, has been the band’s lead singer since 1987.
Medlocke rejects any talk of Lynyrd Skynyrd being called a cover band.
“Johnny and I feel we are Lynyrd Skynyrd and we can lay claim to that,” he said. “We’ve talked about it and we’d like to take it on to another three to five years, and then after that, you never know. As long as everyone keeps their health and does what they need to do, we’ll keep going forward.”
Medlocke said he has excellent physicians.
“I’ve adopted a certain protocol for eating, taking care of myself and getting as much rest as I can,” he said. “I can’t stand being idle. I have to be doing something, creating music on the side and writing songs for soundtracks. Then my other passion is the sports world. I’m heavy into fishing and that keeps me going.”
It seems natural that Six Gun Sally would open for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner.
The band, which formed in 1992, draws inspiration from Southern rock and classic rock of the 1970s.
“It’s a great opportunity to showcase
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke began his second stint with the band in 1996. (Photo courtesy of Vector Tour Marketing)
our music and our band,” said Dave Barbe, the bandleader and drummer. “I’ve loved Lynyrd Skynyrd since I was a kid and still love them now. Our music fits well. The audience is receptive to us.”
Aimee Jane Williams, the lead singer, joined the band in 2024.
“I feel so blessed,” she said. “I wasn’t there for the hard, hard work that the guys put in to get to the place we are now. I think our music is better than ever. It felt like a dream come true to join in with these guys after many years.”
Barbe said Williams has a threepronged attack.
“She sings well, looks well and writes well,” he said.
Six Gun Sally’s set includes some original songs and covers, such as the Allman Brothers’ “Ramblin’ Man” and Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to Love.”
“We love the way Aimee does Janis Joplin’s ‘Piece of my Heart,’” Barbe said.
The band opens its set with its latest single “Sittin’ Pretty.”
“It’s the perfect song to come out to, it’s just fun,” Williams said. “Sometimes, some of the best songs are written so quickly and we’re laughing the whole time.”
‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’ “The Play That Goes Wrong” runs through Aug. 23 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Eric Baker & Friends present a Huey Lewis tribute Aug. 7 and “Sweet Caroline, The Life and Music of Neil Diamond” Aug. 8 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
Carmel Community Players will present “Native Gardens” Aug. 7 to 16 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.
Gladys Knight’s concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘Sylvia’ wins Indy Shorts honor — The 2026 Indy Shorts Film Festival concluded July 26, with a record number of filmmakers in attendance (350), world premieres (37) and short film programs (40). The Indy Shorts presented more than $35,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers at the July 25 Awards Brunch. The Indiana Spotlight Documentary Audience Choice Award and a $500 cash prize was awarded to “Sylvia,” directed by Carmel filmmaker Ashton Gleckman. The Indiana Spotlight Narrative Award and a $1,000 cash prize were presented to director Bella Ray Rosales for the film “Lottie Baby.” The Hoodox Indiana Spotlight Documentary Award and a $1,000 cash prize were awarded to director Jason Whalen for the film “Finding A Way: Revitalizing Nature in America’s Heartland.”
By Hannah VanLandingham hannah@youarecurrent.com
Carmel Community Players is not afraid to make a statement with its next production.
“Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías is a comedy focused on two married couples who live on either side of a shared fence. The show tackles heavy issues like class, race and immigration in a light-hearted manner, encouraging the audience to enjoy the humor as well as reflect on the issues presented.
“This is very character-driven, extremely, and they hit on like diversity; just about everything gets in there, but somehow no one’s really offended or anything,” director Lori Raffel said. “I read it, and I just fell in love with it. It’s very funny (and) it touches everything that’s going on today, everything.”
The play runs Aug. 7-16 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.
The show is performed by four lead actors playing the Butleys, an older couple who have lived in their house for quite some time; and the Del Valles, a younger Latino couple who have just moved to the area.
Oscar Otero portrays Pablo Del Valle, an immigrant who grew up affluent, who states that he only became a minority after his move to the United States.
“I’ve never played a Latino on stage before, and to do a show that’s very centric on Latino roots and background and identity really made me want to do the show,” Otero said.
For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
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Editor,
As a clergyperson serving the Jewish community in Indiana and working alongside other faith communities in our state, it is painful to see Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s call to ban the public Islamic call to prayer for several reasons.
First, such a ban runs contrary to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees the right of all religious groups to freely exercise their faith. The call to prayer is part of Muslim practice and has been for centuries.
“Have we not all one father? Hath not one God created us all?” While we differ in important theological ways, we share a belief in one God and a moral obligation to treat one another with dignity and respect.
“American values guarantee freedom of religion; Christian values urge followers to “love their neighbor.”
Mr. Beckwith’s call to ban an Islamic practice goes against these values.”
– JANICE ROGER
Secondly, Mr. Beckwith is fueling the fires of fear that plague our country. The divisiveness that already exists is made worse by his misrepresentation of what the call to prayer actually says. It does not translate as words of death and destruction; it means, “Allah is great; there is no god but God; Mohammed is the messenger of God; hasten to prayer.” These are central tenets of Islam. There is no mention of Sharia law in these words.
Finally, because Mr. Beckwith presents himself as a man of God, I find it difficult to understand why he disrespects his Muslim neighbors. “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” is a foundational ethical principle of Christianity, found in Leviticus 19:18 and Matthew 22:39. In Malachi 2:10 we read,
A statement from Mr. Beckwith’s deputy communications director stated, “Lt. Gov. Beckwith will always stand up for American values and refuses to apologize for saying Sharia Law has no place in this country and that America is now and always should be one nation under God.” American values guarantee freedom of religion; Christian values urge followers to “love their neighbor.” Mr. Beckwith’s call to ban an Islamic practice goes against these values.
I am embarrassed by the actions of our lieutenant governor and hope that our legislature will not enact such a ban — ever!
Janice Roger, Carmel, cantor emerita, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation
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