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Reactions mixed to suspension of Catholic priest

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com It was anything but a typical Sunday morning for the parishioners of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel FAITH who attended July 5 morning services.

Protesters and counter-protestors gathered near the entrance on Haverstick Road to express their disgust and support, respectively, for the Rev. Ted Rothrock, a longtime pastor at the church who was days earlier suspended by Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Bishop Timothy Doherty for writing a June 28 article that called leaders of Black Lives Matter “serpents in the garden” and “maggots and parasites at best,” among other things.

The dozens of people protesting Rothrock’s comments outnumbered the handful of counter-protestors throughout the daylong event, which was cut short in the late afternoon because of thunderstorms. A Carmel Police Dept. spokesman said the event did not lead to any “arrests or incidents to report,” although at least one counter-protestor walked around with a rifle and verbally sparred with protestors from across Haverstick Road.

Carmel Against Racial Injustice organized the demonstration, which it called the “Gathering for Equality, Justice, and Healing.” CARI co-founder Ashten Spilker said many parishioners visited with protesters throughout the day to talk about the issue, which has been painful for both sides.

“The ones who did find the courage to come over and speak with us, most of them were kind and ended up leaving with a greater understanding,” Spilker said. “The general tone was even if they were sad to see (Rothrock) suspended, they don’t condone the statements he made.”

Scott Cunningham, who has attended the church since it was founded in 1981, said the protestors were gone by the time he attended the 5:30 p.m. service. He said most parishioners are deeply hurt by the situation involving Rothrock and continue to support him. As a leader of the parish, Ro-

Protestors display signs as parishioners arrive July 5 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church for morning services. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

The Rev. Mark J. Powell, executive director of the Christian Democratic Caucus within the Indiana Democratic Party, shows support for the Rev. Ted Rothrock as parishioners arrive for services July 5 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.

throck is a “family member” to parishioners, Cunningham said.

“The parishioners are struggling with the events because it hurts. It’s devastating.

We are trying to reconcile the information that has been put out there as well as the decision by the bishop (to suspend Rothrock). It’s a difficult pill to swallow,” Cunningham said. “It is very hard to overcome the despair, but I think that the parish is beginning to heal and come to terms with the situation, building trust in God that He

will draw us to his ultimate conclusion on this issue.”

Cunningham said Rothrock is not a racist and that he worked to “bridge gaps” in the community and build supportive relationships with other faith leaders.

“Father Rothrock’s goal for his parish is to be the most welcoming it can be. In the Catholic faith all are welcome,” Cunningham said. “You can’t make strides in that area and then also be a racist and be exclusive. That is just simply not in (Rothrock’s) nature.”

Rothrock was positioned to become pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, but now his next assignment is undecided. Doherty explained his decision to suspend Rothrock during a July 5 homily at Seton, which also was posted on the church’s website.

“The serious consequences of that article are still playing out among us and in the wider community,” Doherty stated. “I chose the suspension provided for in church law.

The suspension offers me an opportunity for pastoral discernment for the good of the diocese, of St Elizabeth Seton Church, and for the good of Father Rothrock.”

CARI is calling for Doherty to permanently remove Rothrock from pastoral service.

Rothrock issued an apology last week, in which he stated, “It was not my intention to offend anyone, and I am sorry that my words have caused any hurt to anyone.”

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Mayor authorized to close venues

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McDermott said contracts with performers include force majeure clauses that Jeffrey McDermott made an unusual reallow parties to back out of contractual quest of the Carmel City Council at its July 6 obligations when circumstances occur that meeting. are beyond their control, such as CITY NEWS The president terrorism, floods or war. and CEO of the Some force majeure clauses don’t Center for the Performing Arts include pandemics, but all of them asked the council to give the mayor cover the shutting down of a venue authority to temporarily close it. by a governmental agency. That’s “This ordinance as proposed why McDermott asked the council might seem counterintuitive, why to approve the ordinance outlining McDermott we would be asking for this council a process for the city to shut down to support the ability to shut us down,” performance venues to protect public health.

McDermott said. “But in fact, that is what “Some artists around the country have we’re doing for very specific reasons.” been challenging force majeure clauses, The ordinance, approved 8-0 on first read- because they are not specific enough,” Mcing by the council, gives the mayor authorDermott said. “That is something we do not ity to shut down city-owned performance want to face.” venues to protect public health. The mayor McDermott said the center hasn’t encounmust notify the city council at least 24 tered the issue yet, and he wants to ensure hours before the closure is set to occur, and it won’t be a problem in the future. the council can override the decision.

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A group gathers atop the Veterans Way parking garage July 6. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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Council bans garage loitering

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The Carmel City Council approved an ordinance at its July 6 meeting that prohibits loitering in public parking CITY NEWS garages and lots.

The new law is in response to large groups of young people congregating on top of city parking garages, particularly the 700-space Veterans Way garage near Carmel City Center.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, two Carmel residents expressed safety concerns about allowing the gatherings to continue. Diana Prickett, who lives near the garage, said she has seen people walking along the ledge and pretending to fall off of it.

“I’m scared to death as a parent that something’s going to happen, and I don’t want to watch it,” she said.

The amendment prohibits remaining in a parking garage or a vehicle parked in one for more than 15 minutes, an amount of time “reasonably necessary to either park and

exit a motor vehicle or to enter a motor vehicle and exit the parking garage,” the ordinance states. A first-time violation can lead to a $50 fine, with subsequent violations in a calendar year incurring a $150 fine.

City attorney Douglas Haney, who drafted the ordinance, said enforcement will be at the discretion of Carmel police.

“Several police officers have told me the kids who are congregating up there say, ‘There’s no sign. There’s nothing you can do,’” Haney said. “This gives a tool to the officers to do something.”

The council suspended the rules and approved the amendment on its first reading.

“We’re at a crisis point where somebody is going to get hurt,” said councilor Bruce Kimball, who asked the council to take quick action on the matter.

At the request of the council, Haney will research if and how the ordinance could be applied to privately owned parking garages in Carmel. Depending on his findings, the council could amend the ordinance to include all parking garages in the city.

Bicycling is no longer permitted on the sidewalk in one of Carmel’s busiest areas.

The Carmel City Council CITY NEWS approved an ordinance July 6 that prohibits bicycling on the sidewalk along Main Street between 1st Ave. East and 4th Ave. West. Bicyclists must walk their bikes if they choose to remain on the sidewalk in this area.

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First-year councilor Adam Aasen, whose family owns Donatello’s Italian Restaurant on Main Street, said he is thankful the city finally addressed the issue.

“As a business owner on Main Street, I can attest this isn’t just a few bikes every now and then. This is happening on a regular basis,” he said. “We’ve been there 10 years, and it’s always been an issue.”

Violators may be fined up to $10 for a first offense, $25 for a second offense and $100 for subsequent offenses.

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The Carmel Clay Public Library will soon have a temporary home.

In September, the library UPDATE will move into the former Marsh supermarket space in Merchants’ Square at 2140 E. 116th St. It is expected to operate there for approximately two years until a major renovation and expansion project is completed at its main campus at 55 4th Ave. SE. CCPL is budgeting $500,000 to convert the former grocery store into usable space for the library. The monthly rent will be approximately $41,500.

“That build-out will be minimal with safety and basic functionality as the primary concerns,” CCPL Communications Manager Christy Walker stated in an email. “There will not be meeting or study room space in the temporary location. While some space will be designated for programming, the COVID-19 situation means we likely won’t be doing programming right away when we open the doors.”

CCPL Director Bob Swanay previously said the former Marsh building was his top choice for a temporary location because of its size, central location and parking capacity. The 81,300-square-foot building has been vacant since Marsh went out of business in 2017.

The $40 million expansion and renovation project at the library’s main campus will include a parking garage, increased program space, outdoor spaces and relocating the Digital Media Lab to the main library building.

The library’s service population has doubled since 1999 when the main building opened.

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COVID-19 cases on the rise

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Data analyzed by Regenstrief Institute, a research organization, indicated the number State officials confirmed Indiana COVID-19 of COVID-19 hospitalizations has remained cases are rising during a July 7 steady, Box said. The institute press briefing. analyzed data from 47,329 disPANDEMIC Indiana State tinct COVID-19 positive tests since Health CommisMarch 1 logged by ISDH’s databases sioner Dr. Kristina Box said hospiand Indiana Network for Patient talized COVID-19 cases in the state Care-Research. increased from 595 on June 26 to Of the cases analyzed, 11,727 (25 667 on July 7. The state’s seven-day percent) positive patients visited an Box average positivity rate also rose emergency department, 7,333 (16 perfrom a low of 4.1 percent on June 18 to a cent) were hospitalized and 1,540 (3 percent) high of 5.9 percent on July 4. were admitted to an intensive care unit.

Box said the state expected the number Herd immunity of total cases to increase as more Indiana Box said the state is far from establishing residents are tested, but she also said she herd immunity — when enough of a populahoped that would coincide with a decrease tion has antibodies to stop its spread – and in the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases, it is likely not a viable plan for combating which, after mid-June, also has increased.

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265 homes planned near 146th St.

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com A neighborhood with up to 265 dwellings on 56 acres has been proposed in northwest Carmel.

DEVELOPMENT Ambleside Point, on the south side of 146th Street east of Towne Road, is planned to include two- and three-story townhomes along 146th Street with single-family houses to the south. The homes on the perimeter of the neighborhood are expected to be priced in the $400,000s, with homes on internal lots — described in a planning document as similar to those in the Village of WestClay — priced in the mid-$300,000s. Townhome prices are expected to start in the high $200,000s.

The petitioner is seeking to rezone the land from S-1 Residential to a Planned Unit Development, which allows for various housing types in one project. The site is designated in the city’s comprehensive plan as very low-intensity residential, but developer Steve Pittman of Carmel-based Pittman Partners said the proposed neighborhood makes sense because of the development

The Ambleside Point neighborhood is proposed to contain townhomes and single-family homes.

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“We look at this as a mixed-use residential, for-sale community,” Pittman said. “We think that it shows a really good transition from lower density to the south to higher density as we get closer to 146th Street.”

The site is surrounded by 146th Street on the north; the Autumn Wood Farm subdivision to the east; and the Saddle Creek

subdivision to the east, south and west. A 16-acre undeveloped agricultural parcel also borders the site to the west.

Pittman said he initially thought the site would be a prime spot for commercial development, as the City of Westfield has zoned land immediately north for that use and 146th Street has become a major Hamilton County thoroughfare. But City of Carmel planners were emphatic that the site contain only for-sale residential structures, Pittman said.

Ambleside is proposed to maintain an existing woodlot on the west side of the property. It is planned to have an internal common area, walking paths and a minimum of 25 percent open space.

Pittman said the land has belonged to the Hoffman family since the 1800s.

“They’ve owned the property for an extremely long period of time,” he said. “There are probably not a lot of properties around here that have been owned that long by one family.”

If approved, Pittman said he hopes construction on Ambleside will begin by May 2021 and continue for approximately three years.

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“Because of the pandemic, the timeline has been delayed and its operations would The 2020 census was originally planned have been underway by now, but they have for spring, but the COVID-19 pandemic been put on hold,” Swarens said. “There are has pushed it to three ways people can self-respond, PANDEMIC October. and when we talk about the self-reHowever, U.S. sponse rate in Hamilton County, Census Bureau media specialist Tim that is people who have done that Swarens said the response so far on their own by one of those three in Hamilton County has been strong. ways. People can self-respond “Which is a good thing,” he said. through Oct. 31, which is an exten“So, we are encouraged by that.” sion of the original deadline beSwarens Indiana’s self-response rate cause of the pandemic. was 66.3 percent as of press time. Hamil“We will at some point send census takton County’s self-response rate was 74.8 ers and numerators into the field to visit percent. homes where nobody has responded, but The self-response deadline for the centhe dates for that have not been determined sus has been pushed to Oct. 31. Residents because of the pandemic.” should have received requests to fill out Census takers originally had been schedthe questionnaire in their mailboxes in the uled to go into the field in May. spring. They can submit responses by mail, For more, visit 2020census.gov. online or by phone. If responses are not re-

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Carmel runners relieved proposed parking lot won’t affect course

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com Many local runners and former members of the Carmel High School cross country program are breathing a sigh SCHOOLS of relief after district officials said they do not plan to replace part of the team’s training ground in Greyhound Park with a new parking lot.

Carmel Clay Schools recently unveiled plans to spend $106.5 million for upgrades to its performing arts facilities, athletic fields and natatorium, among other projects. Part of the overhaul proposed at a May school board meeting includes a parking lot near the southwest corner of 136th Street and Stadium Drive that would replace parking spaces eliminated because of the projects. City code requires that the lost parking spaces be made available elsewhere, although CCS can request a variance.

Chuck Koeppen, a 37-year CHS cross country coach whose teams won 22 state cross country titles during his tenure, said the proposed parking lot would replace a large section of a 1K course that runs through a grassy area south of 136th Street where the teams frequently practice.

“It’s one of the few (open areas) that’s

From left, former Carmel High School cross country runners Tom Ohlman, Andy Cowen, Vincent Georgescu, former CHS cross country coach Chuck Koeppen and former CHS cross country runner Jon Ferency pause at Greyhound Park. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

left,” Koeppen said. “You don’t want everything to be asphalt and concrete. If they put asphalt in here, where does it end? You’d think the school would want to keep something like this.”

Koeppen, who owns property that borders

CHS and is used as part of the 1K loop, reached out to CCS officials to express his concerns. In an email to Current, CCS Supt. Michael Beresford said the proposed plans are “very preliminary” and that the district now plans to look elsewhere to add parking spaces.

“The parking lot noted on the plans was basically a placeholder in case we are required to replace parking spaces lost to new construction. We will be meeting with city officials as part of the planning process and discuss parking options to determine if CCS will be required to maintain the current number of spaces,” Beresford stated.

“If required, we will look for other available options for the spaces, not the cross-country course.”

Koeppen, who left CHS in 2008 to coach at IUPUI, and some former cross country runners had launched a petition to urge school officials to move the proposed parking lot elsewhere.

Carmel Cross Country Alumni Association President Jon Ferency, who graduated from CHS in 1985, said altering the 1K loop would be a loss for the entire community. The Westfield resident said he and his wife and two children often run on the course along with other members of the general public.

Koeppen brings the IUPUI team to train there, as well.

“This is like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for cross country,” Ferency said. “Everybody knows about Carmel cross country and they want to be part of it. That’s why they want to run here.”

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Village will be 6 feet apart. Volunteers will wear masks and gloves during check-in and awards ceremonies. The post-race party, The sixth annual 8-Hour Dream Endurance which includes live music and a cookout, Race is unique in many respects. Take the has been canceled, per Butler mandate. start of the July 18 race The race includes a long course EVENT at Butler University, for (5K or 3.1 miles) and short course (1.9 instance. miles). Oliver said a lot of strategy “There are opening ceremonies is involved. with a kickoff and a start, but you Carmel resident Gabby Behr is a don’t have to start when the gun captain of a Carmel Runners Club goes off,” race director Todd Oliver team for the second consecutive said. “Nobody will be running eight year.

Oliver hours consistently. People stop “I love the teamwork aspect of and take 30-minute breaks. People change this race,” she said. “It’s great to spend the clothes and people eat. People have left the day with a group of friends, cheering each course and come back and restarted. We other on and seeing how well we can all do have people that are planning to start an as a group. Relay races are a perfect opporhour or two hours late because they know tunity to be competitive while still working they are not going to go for an eight-hour together.” period, but there is a certain distance they Behr is on a six-person team competing want to achieve.” for the Run Club Cup Club Championship.

Carmel Road Racing Co., which presents The solo event is sold out with 185 runCarmel Marathon, also manages the endurners. Team registrations (five to six runners) ance race. Oliver said the race is using the are still available.

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Residents of the Hunters Glen Condominiums usually have a prime spot to view the CarmelFest parade. There was no parade this year, but approximately 20 residents still spent the morning in lawn chairs along Carmel Drive to celebrate Independence Day. “We decided since they canceled the parade we were going to come out here and wave our flags anyway, because today is our nation’s birthday,” Hunters Glen resident Larry Schultz said.

A group of runners that typically travel the parade route before the main event begins decided to continue their tradition for the 10th consecutive year. Only this time no parade followed. The group sported patriotic running gear and carried American flags, as usual.

“We’re hoping there will still be some people out enjoying the Fourth of July,” said Andy Cowen, a former Carmel High School cross country runner who coordinates the event.

The Carmel Farmers Market was open for its regular Saturday hours July 4. Visitors enjoyed a flyover and watched children participate in a kazoo parade.

The City of Carmel held three simultaneous fireworks displays throughout the city at 9:45 p.m. to promote physical distancing.

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Correction — In the July 7 edition of Current in Carmel, the hospital system where Dr. Tracey Ikerd works was incorrect. Ikerd works at Ascension St. Vincent.

2020 graduates — Carmel residents Amelia Happel, Tayrn Lopez, Kyra Caldwell, Raquel Garcia, Catherine Smiley and Annie Goldstein are among the 720 Indiana Connections Academy 2020 graduates. Indiana Connections Academy is a K-12 virtual charter school authorized by Ball State University that offers students statewide a tuition-free, public education option.

Robbery suspect sought — Carmel police are seeking information about a robbery that occurred July 7 in the 600 block of E. 96th Street. Police said at approximately

10 a.m. the victim saw a black male stealing items from the victim’s work truck. When approached, the man pointed a gun at the victim and drove away in a white Ford van. No one was injured in the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carmel Police Dept. at 317-571-2500.

Golf fundraiser — The Evan R. Hansen Legacy Foundation will hold its second golf outing on July 25 at Pebble Brook Golf Course in Noblesville. The foundation was established to carry out philanthropic activities in memory of 2015 Guerin Catholic graduate Evan Hansen. Visit erh32.org to purchase tickets or sponsorship for the golf outing.

4-H Photo Challenge — The 4-H Photo Challenge is open to youth in third through 12th grade. Participants should take photos fitting the monthly theme and submit entries online at bit.ly/hamco4hcameracorp by the last day of the month. Monthly themes for 2020 include: July — Let Freedom Ring; August — Fairs. Festivals, Fun; September — Community; October — Sunset to Sunrise; November — Occupations; December — Holiday Happenings.

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idea to completely ban chokeholds, for example, because in some cases it may be the only way officers can protect themselves or members of the public in a deadly situation.

“There’s a danger in saying, ‘No matter what,’” Barlow said. “It puts citizens at risk. It puts officers at risk.”

CPD is working to update policy in other areas, such as releasing information on incidents where officers use force in real time rather than compiling a single annual report on all incidents for the year.

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A few weeks after the TV news story aired, CPD refuted the station’s methodology. Data released by CPD stated that the Black population is as high as 11 percent during daytime working hours in Carmel — much higher than the 2.5 percent total population as reported in the story — and that Black drivers receive 20 percent of traffic tickets, not more than 33 percent, as reported. But city officials believe more information was needed to get an accurate picture and determine if there is truly a problem.

CPD has hired North Carolina-based Dolan Consulting Group to complete a yearlong study on the demographics of people driving in Carmel, which includes residents, workers and those just passing through the city. Dolan looks at traffic accident data — a type of incident not initiated by police

‘Danger’ in some demands

In the meantime, Barlow said CPD has been meeting in recent weeks with representatives of different organizations seeking police reform.

One of those groups is Carmel Against Racial Injustice, which was recently founded by three Hamilton Southeastern High School graduates. CARI supports a petition seeking several changes in local police policy, including: • Prohibiting the use of chokeholds or other methods of restraint that can cut off oxygen to the brain.

• Establishing civilian oversight boards with representation of communities disproportionately impacted by policing.

• Recruiting, retaining and promoting applicants from historically underrepresented groups.

• Developing a long-term plan to divert some funding from law enforcement to community-based and racial justice initiatives.

Barlow said CPD already does many of the things demanded in the petition, but there are some areas in which he’s not willing to compromise. He doesn’t think it’s a good

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— to determine the makeup of people driving on Carmel streets. It will break down the data for certain areas of the city and certain times of day.

The $45,000 study began July 1 after being delayed from its original start date in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic’s change to normal traffic patterns. CPD expects to have a report from Dolan by the end of 2021, and Barlow expects the results will show what he’s suspected all along: CPD does not discriminate.

“I can sit here all day long and beat my fist and say, ‘We’re doing it right,’ but let’s show that we’re doing it right,” Barlow said.

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As the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Dept. has led to worldwide calls for law enforcement reform, Carmel Police Dept. Chief Jim Barlow is thankful nothing like that incident has happened here. And he aims to keep it that way.

But he also knows that his department has made headlines in recent years for the wrong reasons, such as a 2019 local TV news story that reported CPD tickets Barlow Black drivers at a rate nearly 18 times higher than white drivers. That was followed by a petition launched in June that claims racial profiling and discrimination by CPD is “both long-standing and disturbing.” The petition has been signed by nearly 3,500 people.

Barlow said he found the TV news story “insulting.”

Although he strongly disagrees with its methodology and conclusion, he knows CPD has work to do to build trust with many members of the community — during a time police departments are already facing increased scrutiny.

“The perception is as damaging as the reality,” Barlow said. “We don’t want to have that perception. We want everyone to come here and feel comfortable.”

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CPD chief addresses discrimination allegations, reform demands

Barlow said CPD has been focused on increasing the diversity of its police force for years and requires its officers to complete regular training on the many cultures and religions of Carmel residents. Information from CPD shows that the percentage of female officers has remained near 9 percent since 1997, but in that time the number of non-white officers grew from 3 percent to 13 percent.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said the city has gone to great lengths to promote transparency in its police department, becoming one of the first local departments to mandate dashboard cameras in police cars more than 20 years ago.

CPD began requiring officers to wear body cameras in 2019.

Brainard also pointed to CPD’s accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, which requires agencies to meet a variety of standards of excellence.

“Our police department is a really good department,” Brainard said. “It can be better, of course, but we don’t have the systemic problems we see in other (departments) across the country. We’ve been way ahead of the curve.”

Barlow acknowledges CPD isn’t perfect, but he said improvement will come as officers take time to listen to the residents they serve and vice versa. During a recent demonstration against police brutality, several officers — including Barlow — marched with protestors to show their support for improving law enforcement locally and nationally. As they marched, they discussed their perspectives and tried to learn more about each other.

Barlow said he’s invited protesters to come on ridealongs with officers to get a better understanding of what police do.

“Then decide if they’re good or bad,” Barlow said. “As much as it’s important for us to learn our community, I think it’s important for the community to learn what this job is, too.”

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Time to stop blaming Black community

Commentary by Terry Anker These long, hot afternoons provide terrific opportunities to catch up on a good book or movie indoors — and many of us partake. In a particularly oldschool kind of a way, this past weekend delivered a handful of Clint Eastwood films. Two with him as an actor and two as a director. Overall, they were good fun. As the weather turned to storms and our current circumstances tend to keep us home, abundant time allowed for the luxury of watching the extra features often included with DVDs and even some online services. Both of the modern flicks, “The 15:17 to Paris” and “Richard Jewell,” told the stories of the filmmakers and the true-life protagonists in the movies, often labeled as “Boy Scouts” in passing.

The first recounts the events of three young Americans who stop a terrorist while on vacation heading to Paris. And we remember Richard Jewell as the hapless hero who saved countless lives in a bombing at the Atlanta Summer Olympic Games in 1996. Needing a quick solution to restore confidence in the public and to avoid global shaming, the media and FBI found a convenient scapegoat in the law-and-order Jewell. After wrongly initiating what would become a gratuitous public spectacle, the government arrested the actual bomber with a full, if not boastful, confession. Jewell died of heart failure at age 44.

The actors and crew posited that Jewell was too much of a “Boy Scout” to be believed. Scouts and their parents will remember that a Scout aspires to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. The cynicism of the government’s agent might reflect experience. But might not it also reflect that one who lives a life without character cannot imagine another where it is not only imagined, but lived?

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

Taking a parenting victory lap Commentary by Danielle Wilson We’ve done it, friends! My husband Doo and I have successfully launched our fourth and final child into the world HUMOR of licensed automobile drivers.

We’re still two cars short, our insurance is about to go through the roof and I probably won’t sleep for the next few years worrying about her on roundabouts, but this is certainly a major milestone in our parenting careers and one that deserves commemorating — for me, especially.

Having served as the primary chauffeur at Chez Wilson since 2001, the ability to hand over a set of keys to our youngest little darling when she needs to go to work/ school/dance/Castleton is literally a dream come true. She may be loving her newfound independence, but I am luxuriating in it!

And when I think about the road we’ve traveled to ensure that our offspring are now somewhat autonomous humans, I’m amazed that Doo and I are both still fairly

normal, high-functioning people. We survived potty training, preschool antics, PTO politics, picky eaters, sibling fights, middle school drama, what feels like thousands of soccer, volleyball and basketball games, scary rashes and ER runs, “sex” talks, family vacation shenanigans, adolescent poor-decision-making, a brief stint with Master Yoo’s Taekwondo, teenage heartbreak and heartache and an orthodontics bill that arrived monthly for nearly a decade. Raising kids has not been easy; it is not easy. But we persevered, and here we are, basically on the final lap of that Parenting 500. Sure, they live at home and none of them have secured long-term employment, but they all now have the tools necessary to go into the world and adult. We did it!

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Raising kids has not been easy; it is not easy.

But we persevered, and here we are, basically on the final lap of that Parenting 500.

Editor, The piece by Matt Rowe is a Facebook post, at best. Your decision to publish the biased pouting of a “pull up your bootstraps,” out-of-touch writer is completely tone deaf.

Fatherless homes? Poverty? Drug addiction? These are social results of systemic racism, not moral failings. Mr. Rowe is clearly uneducated on the root causes of these problems and has chosen to cherry-pick data to support his beliefs.

The Black Lives Matter movement is not just about police aggression/killings. That issue is the tip of the iceberg and heavily supported by data showing Blacks are far more likely to be stopped by police for no reason whatsoever.

There is so much work to be done in America, and people like Matt Rowe have nothing to add to the conversation. “It’s THEIR fault” is a tired narrative whose end has come.

Please catch up with the rest of us.

Lori Fulk, Carmel

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Systemic racism is the true problem Commentary by Sumi Maun A recent column in Current In Carmel (“Face the truth, not a false narrative” by Matt Rowe) claimed “we cannot support the false narrative that the police, OPINION as institutions, are inordinately targeting and killing black men.” The author goes on to spout statistics that attempt to prove his point.

There are many fallacies in his argument, and it would be easy to spout even more statistics that refute his outdated stereotypes of Black communities. But statistics are irrelevant without context.

That article’s most glaring omission is a reality that is often glossed over: Systemic racism is the root cause of economic, educational and societal inequalities in America.

We all believe that we are not racist; however, that is simply not true. Racism is commonly seen as an overt hatred of people based solely on skin color. But racism is more complex than that. It exists when Black people cannot get loans as easily as others, causing many to live in impoverished urban areas with limited transportation, limited health care and increased policing. It exists when Black children then have to attend poorly funded schools, resulting in subpar graduation rates and educational outcomes.

But what about those of us who “don’t see color?” Well, even that thinking is inherently racist and problematic

because we are overlooking the unique, intrinsic qualities within each cultural and ethnic group that should be celebrated while turning a blind eye to the injustices that some of these groups face, injustices that we should be fighting against if we truly want to consider ourselves “not racist.”

So yes, we all have shades of racism in us, but it doesn’t mean we are bad people. And admitting that systemic racism exists doesn’t mean other groups haven’t faced difficulties or hardships; it just recognizes that Black people have additional institutional barriers impacting their livelihood.

Eradicating the repercussions of systemic racism will take years, but we can act in small ways to help the cause. We must acknowledge that implicit bias exists within ourselves and within society. We cannot subscribe to fragmented research that erroneously suggests racism is a perception rather than a reality. This is not a partisan issue that exists to divide our community; this is a moral issue, and we all need to be on the same side for progress to occur.

We all have shades of racism in us, but it doesn’t mean we are bad people.

LETTER

Column expressed narrow, ignorant views Editor, Matt Rowe’s commentary and views are narrow and ignorant and should be called out as such. He is twisting science like a creationist, and yet, his denial that the police target Black Americans is countered by his own disproportionate statistics. His need to call out the Carmel school superintendent’s statement of support for the protests reveals his own fragility.

Catherine Hughes, Carmel

Sumi Maun is an independent strategy consultant, focused on serving the health care and education industries. She earned her MBA from Harvard Business School after graduating from Northwestern University with a B.S. in industrial engineering. Sumi is a Hoosier native and lives in Carmel with her husband and two sons.

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Life in a suburban New York Petrie dish Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Carl Reiner has passed. By now, you have read countless accolades about this comic genius and have seen dozens HUMOR of examples of his work. I have little more to add, except that Carl Reiner’s creation, “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” had a special significance in my life.

In the comedy series, the Petries’ suburban home was portrayed as being in New Rochelle, N.Y., my birthplace and home for 30 years. It’s a bedroom community of 60,000, 20 miles north of New York City. Not only was I born and raised there, but I went back after college to New Rochelle High School to teach from 1969 to 1978.

All my adult life, when I’ve mentioned my hometown, the first thing people say is, “Oh, that’s where Rob and Laura Petrie lived.” Of course, they didn’t really, but lots of other famous people did, and below are some of my favorites.

Don Hewitt, creator and producer of “60 Minutes,” attended New Rochelle High School in the late ’30s and is considered the best-known graduate of all, according to a list compiled by one alumni association.

Everyone else whose name appears in this column was on this list, as well, except me. I am unofficially considered the most famous person ever to teach sophomore English at NRHS.

All my adult life, when I’ve mentioned my hometown, the first thing people say is, “Oh, that’s where Rob and Laura Petrie lived.” Of course, they didn’t really, but lots of other famous people did, and below are some of my favorites.

Willie Mays, the New York Giants center fielder, and arguably the greatest player of all time, lived in New Rochelle for several years. I was a Dodgers fan, but I admired the “Say Hey Kid” and would drive past his house all the time with the hopes of seeing him. How many times did I catch a glimpse?

Let’s just say I batted zero.

Dave Berg had an apartment in New

Rochelle. He was a cartoonist for Mad Magazine and creator of the series titled “The Lighter Side of…,” which skewered life in suburbia. I didn’t know him, but I called him one day out of the blue and asked him to talk to my writing class at the high school.

When we met, he told me I reminded him of Alfred E. Neuman. Other than that, I am glad I called.

During one parent/teacher night, a distinguished-looking man came into my classroom and told me his son was my student and that he had some concerns about how I was teaching my writing course. I expressed polite shock. He introduced himself as E.L. Doctorow. I realized he was the novelist who wrote “Ragtime,” an international bestseller. I had not connected the surname with his son. Now, I felt like Alfred E. Neuman.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The three children of Dr. Lyree Mikhail and her husband, Dr. Peter Marcus, were concerned for their parents’ health when the coronavirus pandemic shook GIVING BACK up the United States in mid-March.

Mikhail is an obstetrician-gynecologist at IU Health West Hospital, and Marcus is an OB-GYN at Ascension St. Vincent. Their children were dismissed from their Purdue University dorms because of the pandemic and came home to conclude the semester virtually.

“There was a lot of fear at the beginning for me and my husband with us both on the front lines,” said Mikhail, whose family lives in Carmel. “They were scared, and they also were upset with disruption in their lives. I had a heartto-heart conversation with them about the fact we are fortunate people. We have work, a home, we have food and we are safe. They are relatively healthy. The best thing to do would be to make a commitment to the rest of society, and perhaps working in health care might be the best way to do that during the time of COVID.” The three decided to work as patient care assistants.

Maggie Marcus, 23, works in the postpartum unit at IU Health North Hospital. Nate Marcus, 21, and Bridget Marcus, 19, are in the labor and delivery unit at IU Health West.

Maggie graduated from Purdue with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology this spring.

“I’m deciding whether I want to continue with a master’s in social work or continuing on to get a bachelor’s in nursing degree,” Maggie said. “I’m planning on staying full time or just part time if I go back to school. When my siblings do go back to school, they are planning to work at least on weekends. We all plan on doing it in the fall, if not even longer.”

Maggie said she is taking patients’ vitals and drawing blood as well as performing secretarial duties such as answering phones and documenting newborn birth notifications.

“I’ve always been interested in helping people and working with families or children,” she said. “Working at IU North has definitely

Maggie Marcus, front, pauses with her family, back, from left, Bridget Marcus, Nate Marcus and Dr. Lyree Mikhail. (Submitted photo).

steered me toward nursing.”

Mikhail is proud of her children for their sacrifices.

“They work nights and weekends and will continue to do so indefinitely while they are college students and young adults,” Mikhail said. “That is a lot. Many of their friends have been supportive, somewhat shocked they would give up their nights and weekends.”

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June home sales — The Carmel residential real estate market was quieter in June 2020. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the average home sale price in Carmel was $441,024 in June, down .2 percent compared to June 2019. Carmel homes also left the market slightly slower, spending one more day on the market than this time last year. However, the average price per square foot for a home in Carmel continued to increase, up 5 percent to $161.06, compared to June 2019.

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Guests attend a previous Sip n Shop event. (Submitted photo)

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By Calina He news@currentincarmel.com The annual Sip n Shop event will return July 16 at Clay Terrace from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The Vino Mobile Bar is hosting EVENT the event for guests to shop more than 60 local businesses, enjoy wine and listen to live music.

“This will be the first event that most of our vendors will be showcasing at in 2020 due to COVID-19,” Vino Mobile Bar founder Jenn Kampmeier said. “Our event will provide a fun night of shopping, being with friends and enjoying a life timeout. Anyone 21 and up can come.”

Kampmeier said precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Masks are going to be optional at the event because we cannot require them to be worn, and there will be hand-sanitizing stations throughout the building,” she said.

“We will be having one-way signs on the floors.”

Kampmeier said the first 25 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary glass of wine and a small flower bouquet.

“We’ve been so cooped up with COVID-19 recently, so this is an opportunity for people to come out and shop,” Kampmeier said.

“The purpose of the Sip n Shop is for guests to grab a friend and to do some local shopping to benefit local businesses.”

Learn more vinomobilebar.com/sip-nshop-events.html.

DISPATCHES Former chief joins Veracity — Former Carmel Police Dept. Chief Tim Green has joined the staff of investigators at Veracity IIR. Green retired from CPD in 2017 after 35 years of service. Carmel-based Veracity IIR’s team of former FBI agents investigate Green fraud, theft, hacking, negligence and other matters.

New showroom — Glass House Gallery is set to open a showroom in September on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Rd., featuring product lines carried by Lorenzo Finestre and Franklin Window and Door. Lorenzo Finestra was originally set to open a showroom on the second floor of the design center but decided to partner with Franklin Window and Door for a combined space when the ground floor space became available.

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Fishers resident takes on challenge of the Beast in Wisdom Builders Theater production

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Peter Fulton certainly doesn’t feel he was typecast in one of the title roles in “Beauty and the Beast.”

MUSICAL “The most challenging part about playing the Beast is being angry,’’ Fulton said. ‘I’m a pretty cool-headed person, so it feels unnatural to grunt and yell at everyone.

Also, it’s been a challenge learning to yell without damaging my voice.”

The Fishers resident portrays the Beast in the Wisdom Builders Community Theater’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” July 24 to Aug. 1 at The Auditorium at The Annex, 300 N. 17th St., Noblesville.

Fulton, a 2019 Colonial Christian High School graduate who is attending IUPUI, is making his first appearance with Wisdom Builders Community Theater.

“Actually, I had never thought about playing the Beast,” said Fulton, who was selected for the 2019 Songbook Academy summer intensive. “I didn’t audition for any specific character, so I was pleasantly surprised when the director called me back for a lead role.”

In contrast, Abby Emerick had definitely thought about playing Belle.

“Belle has always been my favorite Disney princess and it’s always been a dream role of mine,” she said.

A 19-year-old Whitestown resident, Emerick said “Be Our Guest” is her favorite song “I love the music, choreography, and it’s just a really fun song to be on stage during,” she said.

Emerick, a cosmetology graduate who works at a salon in Carmel, attended Wisdom Builders Co-Op for homeschooled students. She had previously performed in Wisdom Builders musicals.

Carmel resident Daniel “Huffy” Tolbert plays Lumiere.

“Lumiere is absolutely a fantastic role for me,” Tolbert said. “During auditions, I thought it would be the best fit for me,

“Beehive, The 60s Musical” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis.

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“The Last Five Years” Carmel Community Players, The Cat, Carmel.

From July 17 to Aug. 2. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

Dave & Rae Summer Concert Series, Lawn at Clay Terrace, 7 p.m. July 16. Free. For more, visit clayterrace.com.

The Cosmic Situation Noblesville Summer Concert Series, Dillon Park, 7 p.m. July 16. Free. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org.

Abby Emerick and Peter Fulton rehearse for their roles in “Beauty and the Beast.” (Submitted photo)

although I would have been happy with any role.

“I love all the songs, but my favorite might be ‘The Mob Song.’”

Tolbert’s wife, Robin Tolbert, plays Babette, the feather duster.

“I have never seen Tolbert ‘Beauty and the Beast’ performed on stage but have long loved the movie and have been interested in performing the musical for many years,” he said.

Noblesville resident Nick Haskins is cast as Haskins Cogsworth.

“Unlike other comedic characters like Lumiere and Chip, he doesn’t seem to realize how overdramatic he tends to be, which makes him easy to laugh at,” Haskins said.

“At the same time, he also has a big heart and the best intentions for his prince and companions. We’ve done a lot of work to reconcile his big, exaggerated reactions with his genuine moments of sincerity in a way that feels right for the character. So far, I’m happy with the result.”

Haskins views “Beauty and the Beast” as a classic.

“It might be the best animated movie Disney has ever made, which is pretty high praise,” Haskins said. “It’ll be exciting to see how everything translates from the screen to the stage.”

Haskins, 22, has been part of Wisdom Builders Community Theater for several years.

“Many of the show’s cast members return from our previous shows, such as ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ and ‘Around the World in 80 Days,’” Haskins said. “Each of the leads have done an incredible job with their characters, and the ensemble is very committed to making this show the best it can be.”

The cast members began their first table read at the end of January.

“However, due to quarantine, we had to continue our rehearsals over Zoom,” Fulton said. “This was difficult, since it was near impossible to sync up our lines or practice musical numbers. In late May, we began in-person rehearsals outdoors.”

The performances are at 7 p.m. July 24, 25, 30 and 31 and 2 p.m. July 25 and Aug. 1.

Tickets are $10. For more, visit wbtheater.com.

Songbook Academy sets virtual lineup editorial@youarecurrent.com For the first time, the Great American Songbook Foundation will provide streaming online coverage of key MUSIC events from its annual Songbook Academy summer intensive, the nation’s only youth music intensive focused on the timeless standards of pop, jazz, Broadway and Hollywood.

During the 11th edition of the intensive, 40 select high school vocalists from 16 states will receive instruction and mentoring from arts educators, Broadway stars and other entertainment professionals, including five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein, founder of the Songbook Foundation; pianist/arranger Scott Bradlee, founder of Postmodern Jukebox; Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress Ashley Park; Tony Award-winning singer/actress Faith Prince; and nine-time Grammy winner Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer.

The events will stream live on the Songbook Academy Facebook page and be posted for later viewing on the Songbook Foundation’s YouTube channel. For a list of events, visit currentnightandday.com

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Author shares love of sharks, baseball Editor’s Note: Mark Ambrogi has known Michael DiVitto Kelly for nearly 50 years. He is a younger brother of Current Publishing Inc. publisher and Carmel resident Brian Kelly

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Michael DiVitto Kelly figured the adage “write what you know” fits.

“So, I thought I’ve always loved the film ‘Jaws,’ BOOK and I’ve always been a Cincinnati Reds fan,” Kelly said.

Kelly, who goes by DiVitto Kelly as an author, got an idea while watching YouTube clips of the Reds’ 1975 World Series victory against Boston.

Kelly came up with a way to include those two loves in his book, “Summer of the Shark,” which was published by World Kelly Castle Publishing and released in June.

Ryan Sullivan, a 12-year-old from the fictional town of Madison Hill, Ohio, spends the summer of 1974 with his grandfather at Martha’s Vineyard. They attend Red Sox games and are hired as extras for the movie “Jaws” as it’s being filmed there.

The next year, he and his grandfather share their love of baseball during the World Series, and “Jaws” makes its debut.

“It was a lot of fun writing this story because it was

bringing back memories of living in Cincinnati,” said Kelly, who grew up in Cincinnati before moving to Florida at age 13. “It’s a coming-of-age, youngadult story. By near the end of the story, he’s 13 and meets a girl who is a Reds fan. As an adult, he recounts that 1975 was his favorite year.”

Kelly researched the games and the making of “Jaws” to make the book historically accurate.

He previously wrote “Globster,” which was released in December 2019 by World Castle.

“The publisher is pushing it to be made into a movie,” Kelly said. “It’s horror mixed with a little humor.”

A librarian, Kelly is a papier-mache artist and plays bass guitar. He became more interested in writing while serving as editor of the Seminole Tribe of Florida newspaper.

The book is available on Amazon.com.

Carmel illustrator shares tips

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Mike Jenneman is eager to share his artistic expertise with children.

Jenneman, a graphic designer and photographer, ART illustrated his first book, “Scooter The Mischievous Elf,” in 2019.

Jenneman will be the Artist for the Day for the Carmel Arts Council’s Art in the Garden from 3 to 7 p.m. July 18 at the garden setting, which is adjacent to the CAC’s Children’s Art Gallery, 40 West Main St. The program was scheduled to debut July 11 with Carmel artist Scott Osborne.

Jenneman Jenneman is providing coloring pages of his illustrations from the book. He began doing it when he and author James B. Dworkin visited classrooms.

“I took four pages from the book and made them into coloring pages and would hand them out,” he said. “The kids loved it. They could take it home and color them, so I thought this would be a good social-distancing thing.”

Jenneman is going to supply pages of eyes, ears, noses, mouths and hair.

“It helps the kids if you look at a character, you don’t have to draw that person exactly,” he said. “You can make your own character by saying, ‘I’m going to pick out this

pair of eyes and you draw those eyes.’

The same thing with ears, nose and mouth. You can place them on there.

It’s almost like a Mr. Potato Head. That way it’s easier for kids and anyone to draw a character.”

Gavin Goode will be the featured artist for the Aug. 8 session. The artists for Aug. 15, Sept. 12 Mike Jenneman’s illustration of scootand 19 are yet to be er. (Submitted illustration) determined.

“This program has been in the planning stages since late winter,” CAC Gallery Coordinator Donna Tutwiler said. “The original plan was developed to enable artists to showcase and demonstrate their art, help children learn and create art as well as bring awareness to the Carmel Arts Council, the Children’s Art Gallery and CAC programs. Unfortunately, out of concern for the health and welfare of our visitors and volunteers, the Carmel Arts Council made the decision to scale back the original plan due to Covid-19 restrictions.”

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The French onion slider, left, and the corned beef brisket slider. Typically, three sliders come per order. (Submitted photo)

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Commentary by Anna Skinner Address: 9755 Fall Creek Rd., Indianapolis What to get: Corned beef brisket sliders Price: $12.49 Anna’s take: I tried two of AJ’s Bar & Grill’s famous sliders — the French onion ($11.49) and the corned beef brisket. Three sliders come per order. You can’t mix and match, but they are generous portions.

The corned beef brisket sliders include house-roasted corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on toasted buns. The French onion is like the soup but on a bun with beef, caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese.

I also tried the soup trio, which includes sampler sizes of Kevin’s Kicked Up Chili, tomato bisque and cream of mushroom and a breadstick. For something more filling, try Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Cajun Meatloaf ($16.99), which is a pound of chargrilled meatloaf with a little bit of spice. It’s served with garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Reimagined laundry room in Fishers Commentary by Larry Greene

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3. Oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, including faucet and cabinet pulls, complete the look.

4. The porcelain tile floor — laid in a classic herringbone pattern — is the stunning finishing touch on this remodel.

THE CHALLENGE This 2011 home is in The Woods at Thorpe Creek neighborhood in Fishers. The original layout of the laundry room was not well designed — the washer and dryer extended so far into the room that it was difficult to maneuver to the cabinet and sink area.

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Fairy chimney churches near Goreme, Turkey. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Touring fairy chimneys Commentary by Don Knebel

In short order, the community has begun to respond to Current Publishing’s voluntary-pay program. Current is extremely grateful for the donations already received in support of independent, local journalism.

Considering the financial fallout of COVID-19, contributions help Current keep its staffing in place and at the levels of compensation to which the team has become accustomed.

It’s heartening that many have donated so soon.

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Current is a long way from where it needs to be, but this is a wonderful, elevating start. If you are considering a donation, please understand no amount is too small.

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Cappadocia, a region in central Turkey, is famous for its out-of-this-world topography. It also is famous for the TRAVEL churches and their magnificent frescoes that have long taken advantage of that topography.

Cappadocia lies on a plateau formed when volcanic eruptions from the Taurus Mountains produced layers of hardened lava. Through time, wind and water differentially eroded the lava layers, producing thousands of cone-shaped structures called “fairy chimneys.” For at least 2,500 years, residents of Cappadocia have hollowed out these fairy chimneys to create their homes, the lava providing excellent insulation and protection from enemies.

Cappadocians have been important to Christianity from its earliest days. The Book of Acts (2:9) reports that Cappadocians were present in Jerusalem during the first Pentecost. In the fourth century, theologians known as the “Cappadocian Fathers” helped articulate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. One of them, Basil of Caesarea, encouraged the establishment of monasteries in Cappadocia, where Christian ascetics could practice their

faith in solitude. Eventually, up to 600 small churches were created inside the fairy chimneys for use by Cappadocia’s monks. Artists covered the interior walls of many of the churches with colorful frescoes illustrating important biblical and church events.

Today, 11 of the finest of Cappadocia’s monastic churches are open to the public as part of the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984. Because of the absence of natural light inside the fairy chimneys, many of the frescoes are very well-preserved and others have been meticulously restored. Some of the frescoes were created in the eighth century, when Byzantine Iconoclasts outlawed images of the divine. But most of the frescoes date to the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries, when it was again permissible to portray Jesus.

Scenes of St. George slaying the dragon are common, as are pictures of important biblical figures.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel. com. You may contact him at editorial@youarecurrent.com.

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DISPATCHES Keep ants out of the house — Where you see one ant, you’re bound to see others.

That’s because ants leave a scented trail that other ants follow. To eliminate the scent trail, mix one part vinegar with three parts water in a spray bottle, and then spray wherever you’ve seen ants in the past. This will stop outdoor nesting ants that entered the house to forage for food. If the ants are nesting inside the home, you will have to use ant bait to kill them.

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Legal Notice Carmel Dad’s Club (5459 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with the new building, parking lot, detention pond, and site improvements project located at 5459 East Main Street, Carmel, Indiana 46033. Storm Water Runoff from the project site will discharge to the White River. Questions or comments regarding the project should be directed to David Ford of CTI Construction at (317) 573-6022.

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Source: Cooking.Tips.Net NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00097 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of July, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Installation of private residence inground pool.

At property being known as (address): 255 1st Street SW, Carmel, IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2020-00097 V UDO Section 3/64.

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 16-09-25-16-06-004.000 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.

Al & Kourtney Hassanein PETITIONERS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00107 V NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer will conduct a meeting on the 27th day of July, 2020 at 5:00 o’clock p.m., at the Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, to hold a Public Hearing regarding an application identified by Docket Number PZ-2020-00107 (“Request”). The property that is the subject of the Request is located at 9675 Randall Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240 and the property is generally located east of and adjacent to Randall Drive and north of and adjacent to East 96th Street and is identified by the Hamilton County Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 16-14-08-00-05-004.000 (“Real Estate”).

The Real Estate is zoned B-3 Business and SFHA/Special Flood Hazard Area. The applicant, Napleton Carmel Imports, LLC dba Napleton Kia of Carmel, (“Applicant”) proposes off-site floodplain compensatory storage at 2201 E. 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 which is a different property than the subject Real Estate.

In order to provide this off-site floodplain compensatory storage on a different property, the Request seeks a variance from the Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.10 and City Code Chapter 10, Article 5, Chapter 5 A.11(a) and (b) which requires floodplain compensatory storage to be located on-site.

A copy of the Request that is described above and the accompanying plans are on file for examination at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317-571-2417.

All interested persons desiring to present their views on the Request, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Joe Shestak, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN. 46032 Phone: (317) 571-2417 Email: jshestak@carmel.in.gov APPLICANT Napleton Carmel Imports, LLC dba Napleton Kia of Carmel 1 Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 600 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Jim Shinaver, Attorney Jon Dobosiewicz, Professional Land Planner Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-0106

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00105 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of July, 2020 at 5:00 pm in The Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: the project proposes to construct a restroom building at a public park; the Petitioner is requesting a variance to Ch. 10, Art. 5, Ch. 5 (B) (7) (e) – a variance to allow an indoor electrical panel to be lower than the Flood Protective Grade but above the Base Flood Elevation at property being known as: 5100 East 116th Street Carmel, IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00105 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID Parcel #17-10-33-00-00-021.004 and #16-10-3300-08-050.001. 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.

Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation PETITIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00109 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of July 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application for construction approval for a 47’ x 30’ garage with covered porch.

At property being known as 949 W 136st, Carmel IN 46032.

The application is identified as Docket No PZ2020-00109 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: 17-09-27-00-00-008.004 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.

Yvelina Ivanova PETITIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING OFFICER Docket No. PZ-2020-00086 SE Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of July 2020 at 5:00p.m. in the Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, One Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Special Exception application to allow short term residential rental of up to three bedrooms of the four bedroom house at property being known as 131 Beechmont Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. The real estate being affected by said application is described as Tax I.D. parcel no. 1610-30-02-07-018.000. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00086 SE. This petition may be examined at the Office of the BZA (Camel DOCS Dept.) and in Laser Fische online. 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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00108 Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of July 2020 at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Caucus Rooms, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: This request is to allow a commercial sign for an upper story tenant in the Monon & Main PUD, Z-519-08, Section 2.12.A. This request will allow placement of a second new sign for my non-profit kitchen At property being known as 246 W. Main Street The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00108 The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Monon & Main Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 2D; Tax Parcel 16-09-25-02-08007.000 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.

Soori Ardalan PETITIONER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-0083 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on the 27Th day of July, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel, IN 46032) will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: Request a Lot variance coverage of 38.7% on a max lot coverage of 35% on a to be built singlefamily home property.

With the property being known as (address): 508 Mendenhall Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-20200083 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: (Insert Legal Description OR Tax ID parcel number(s): Silvara PUD Z-55311, Section 6.1 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.

Sigma Builders, LLC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Docket No. PZ-2020-00104 V Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer meeting on the 27th day of July, 2020 at 5:00 pm in The Carmel City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a Development Standards Variance application to: the project proposes to construct new parking and sidewalks at a public park; the Petitioner is requesting a variance to Ch. 10, Art. 5, Ch. 5 (A) (10) – to allow non-permeable pavement systems in Special Flood Hazard Area at property being known as: 5100 East 116th Street Carmel, IN 46032. The application is identified as Docket No. PZ-2020-00104 V. The real estate affected by said application is described as follows: Tax ID Parcel #17-10-33-00-00-021.004 and #16-10-3300-08-050.001. 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.

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Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the Bid to insure the execution of the contract for which the bid is made. In case the Bid is not accepted, the bid bond will be returned to the Bidder, but if the Bid is accepted and the Bidder shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract with the Owner within ten (10) days after the time s/he has been notified of the acceptance of its Bid, the said bid bond shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages for the failure to do so.

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A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder as determined in the sole discretion of the Owner.

Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Specifications.

Proposals shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (latest revision) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder, fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after closing time scheduled for the receipt of bids.

The Bidding Documents do provide for a liquidated damages clause to insure timely completion of the Project.

The Owner reserves the right to accept any Bid, to reject any or all bids, to reject bids that do not meet the qualifications outlined in the Bidding Documents and/or to waive any formalities or irregularities in the bidding process or bids received where such acceptance, rejection or waiver is considered to be in the best interest of the Owner as determined by it in its sole discretion. The Owner further reserves the right to reject any Bid where evidence or information submitted by the Bidder does not satisfy the Owner that the Bidder is qualified to carry out the details of the Bidding Documents. The Owner further reserves the right to reject all bids should the Owner determine in its opinion, based on bids received, that the contemplated construction costs is not economically feasible.

All requirements as indicated in the Bidding Documents shall be met by successful bidders.

By: TriCo Regional Sewer Utility Wesley J. Merkle, PE, Engineering Manager

CLAY TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA NOTICE TO BIDDERS Owner: Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana 10701 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 Project: WEST PARK – THE CORE Notice is hereby given that Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana, (the “Owner”) for the Carmel/ Clay Board of Parks and Recreation, will receive sealed bids for the above referenced Project at the Hensel Government Center (“Hensel Center”) located at 10701 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46280 until 1:00 PM local time on August 6, 2020 and as soon as practicable thereafter on the same date, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the public meeting room of the Hensel Center. The outside of the sealed envelope in which the Bid is enclosed, shall be clearly marked “BID: WEST PARK – THE CORE”, and as otherwise set forth in the Bid Documents. Any Bid received after the designated time will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for discussion of the Project, the bidding requirements and other important matters will be held on July 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM local time at the picnic shelter adjacent to the main parking lot at West Park located at 2700 W. 116th Street and, weather permitting, shall conclude with a site tour within West Park where the Work is to be performed. Prospective bidders are encouraged, but not required, to attend the pre-bid conference. For special accommodations needed by individuals with disabilities planning to attend the pre-bid conference or public bid opening meeting, please notify Jacob Blue at (608) 327-4420 or jacob.blue@smithgroup.com at least forty-eight (48) hours prior thereto.

In general, the Work for the Project consists of site improvements including demolition and clearing; grading; playground installation including safety surface; restroom and picnic shelter renovation; splash pad; roadway and trail improvements; and landscaping; all as set forth in the Contract Documents for the Project which, except for those items not included due to timing, size or other factors, have been assembled into a Project Manual and includes the Bid Documents. The Project Manual and any and all full size drawings may be examined at and obtained from the office of Eastern Engineering Supply Company, 9901 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038; Phone: (317) 598-0661. The plan charge will be listed on the online plan room. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or cash. NO DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. Make checks payable to Eastern Engineering. All payments and costs of Contract Documents and related supplemental materials are non-refundable. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets, whether hard copy or electronic, of the Project Manual and drawings and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in Bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets.

Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Project Manual, must contain the names of every person or company interested therein, and shall be accompanied by: 1. Properly and completely executed Form 96 (revised 2013) prescribed by the Indiana State Board of Accounts which includes a financial statement, a statement of experience, a proposed plan or plans for performing the Work and the equipment the Bidder has available for the performance of the Work; 2. Bid Bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount, including any alternates, with a satisfactory corporate surety or by a certified check on a solvent bank in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be evidence of good faith that the successful Bidder will execute within ten (10) calendar days from the acceptance of the Bid, the Agreement as included in the Project Manual. The Bid Bond or certified check shall be made payable to the Owner.

3. A non-collusion affidavit complying with the requirements of Ind. Code §36-1-2-4.

Owner reserves the right to hold any or all Bids for a period of not more than sixty (60) days after the date on which the Bids are opened and, for such sixty (60) day period, all such Bids shall be in full force and effect. Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for the receipt of Bids but no Bidder shall withdraw a Bid within the sixty (60) days after the actual opening of the Bids. All Bid Bonds and certified checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by the Owner upon selection of the successful Bidder and execution of the Agreement, and provision of the required Performance Bond and Payment Bond.

In the event that the total amount of the contract awarded to the successful Contractor is $300,000 or more, the successful Contractor must be qualified under either Ind. Code § 4-14.6-4 or Ind. Code § 8-23-10 before doing any work on the Project.

A Performance Bond and Payment Bond with good and sufficient surety, acceptable to the Owner and Architect/Engineer, shall be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Agreement. The surety of the Bonds may not be released until one (1) year after the Owner’s final settlement with the Contractor. Retainage will be as required by Ind. Code § 36-1-12 et seq.

All out-of-state entities must have a certificate of authority to do business in the State of Indiana.

Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State, State of Indiana, Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Owner reserves the right to (1) cancel this solicitation pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-18-2 and/or (2) reject any offers, in whole or in part as specified in the solicitation when Owner determines in accordance with applicable Indiana law that such action is in the best interests of the Owner. Owner reserves the right to delay the opening of the Bids pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-1-12-4. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Owner reserves the right to waive any of the terms, conditions or provisions contained in this Notice to Bidders or the Bid Documents or any informality, irregularity or omission in the bid process or in any Bid which waiver is deemed in the Owner’s discretion to be to the advantage of the Owner and which does not afford any Bidder a material competitive advantage over other Bidders. A contract for the Project shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose Bid does not exceed the funds available for the Project. The Owner shall have the right to accept Alternates in any order or combination or accept on the basis of the Base Bid alone, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Bidding Documents, and to determine the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder on the basis of the sum of the Base Bid and Alternates accepted. Questions regarding this Project should be directed to Jacob Blue by email only at jacob.blue@smithgroup.com.

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SALE MOVING SALE

11025 Gunwale Dr Indianapolis, In 46236 July 16 -July 18 from 8am – 3pm

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SKILLED CARPENTERS!

UPSCALE HOTEL AND SPA FOR DOGS IN CARMEL SEEKS ADDITIONAL STAFF:

Looking for job security? Simpson Construction Services has so much work that it must hire five people for residential remodeling NOW. The skilled carpenters we select will have strong abilities in bathroom remodeling, but also with respect to kitchens, decks, basements, wood and tile flooring, doors and windows, interior and exterior painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical, siding and room additions. Again: Only skilled carpenters need apply.

For immediate consideration, call Gary Simpson at 317.703.9575.

Join our School Family!

Full time and part time groomers with 2 years of experience.

Must have proper training on all breeds.

Also seeking Front desk receptionist, daycare/ hotel attendants.

Our staff works as a team and we require a team minded spirt, client driven satisfaction, detail oriented, professional, and a dog loving candidate.

Full time and part time position available.

If you meet this criteria, we want to hear from you.

Email your resume to: Kim@HappyDogHotelandSpa.com

BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL

is hiring part and full time teachers for the 20-21 school year. We are a small, family centered program serving our community.

Must be at least 18, responsible, dependable, and willing to learn. Contact Jessie at jpike@fbcindy.org for details.

YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE!

Call Dennis O’Malia 317-370-0749

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July 14, 2020

Current in Carmel

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Onward

On . . . our masks.

On . . . our caring attitudes.

On . . . our attention to next steps.

Ongoing are the safety measures that continue to be in place, because we are looking

onward to better tomorrows.

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